text:
Vincent Jansen
My research is about the mathematical modelling of biological systems. My main interest is in the modelling of population dynamics and its consequences for evolution. I am currently working on the following projects:
Current Projects
1. Evolution in structured environments
The modelling framework used in Jansen and Mulder (1999), Bonsall et al. (2004) and Jansen and Vitalis (2007) can be generalised to study evolution in patchy environments for a very large class of local dynamics. The model combines within patch dynamics with dispersal between patches which allows for kin or group selection to occur. This model differs from other models for kin selection in that a realistic description of the local dynamics can be given, while at the same time it remains tractable to analysis. This makes it applicable to a wide range of biological scenarios reaching from the evolution of viral genomes to the evolution of cooperation and altruism. The evolution of ecosystem processes, such as nutrient recycling in plant-detrivore systems and the evolution of social behaviour in aphids, are other possible applications of this theory.
2. Spatio-temporal population dynamics
The importance of spatial interactions for the persistence of these populations is increasingly recognised in both empirical and theoretical work in ecology and epidemiology. A key factor in this is the amount of synchrony in populations. If populations fluctuate in synchrony they are far more likely to become extinct over their entire habitat. On the contrary, if fluctuations occur asynchronously they will average out over the population as a whole. Despite the interest in the dynamics of spatially extended systems, few good methods exist to analyse spatial data. In most cases statistical analysis is done on the aggregates of the spatial data, like the spatial averages or spatial variance. In these analyses much of the information about the spatial dynamics is lost and they seem inadequate to fully characterise spatiotemporal dynamics. I am developing a statistical method to analyse spatial data.
3. The population biology and evolution of viruses and phages
At present, most models for the evolution of viruses, such as HIV, concentrate on the evolution in a single host. By combining an explicit description of the population biology of different strains of the virus within a host and a description of the acquisitions of new hosts through infection we hope to capture the two selective forces that drive the evolution of viruses. I hope to gain insights into the processes that shape the genome and characteristics of a virus, in particular its virulence and its competitiveness towards other strains.
4. The epidemiology of infectous diseases
I am interested in various aspects of epidemiology of infectious diseases and have worked on the epidemiology of measles and of meningococcal disease. I am currently involved in an BBSRC funded to model the effect of diseases on pollinators.
5. Systems biology
We are trying to understand the molecular biology of the invasion of Salmonella enterica in cells, by linking models to data that are generated through an ERASYSBIO+ funded project.


text:
Very Good Recipes of Cream from Oishii Treats
There are 3 Cream recipes on the blog Oishii Treats. (1509 on all the blogs)
Click on the title of a recipe or the photo of a dish to read the full recipe on its author's blog.
Coconut Mascarpone Cream Parfaits w/ Angel Food Cake, Strawberries and Blueberries
By Oishii Treats
05/27/12 11:03
Memorial Day is upon us and its a time to reflect, remember and honor those people who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our nations service. As an active duty Air Force member for us personally it's a time to recognize and remember our fallen brothers...
Add to my recipe book
Orange Infused Cupcake w/ a Orange Mascarpone Cream Filling and Dark Chocolate Buttercream
By Oishii Treats
05/20/12 11:49
Hello cupcake where have you've been all my life! I missed out last week on making a weekend dessert due to the sickness. But I made it all up this weekend with this amazing cupcake. I wasn't expecting it to really wow me, the flavor combination sounding...
Add to my recipe book
The Ultimate Cookies & Cream Cupcake
By Oishii Treats
04/22/12 07:16
Starting on Thursday I like to take a poll at work and find out what kind of cupcake I should make on the weekend that I will eventually bring in on Monday to share with everyone. Oreo's were the chosen ingredient this week. I didn't want to make just a...
Add to my recipe book

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Review: Record short looping videos on your iPhone with Cinemagram
Record short looping videos on your iPhone to share with others.
Cinemagram cannot help but get comparisons to Vine. It offers very similar functionality in a very similar interface, but there are a few added features that make it at least worth trying out if you are eager to experiment with as many video creation apps as possible on your iPhone.
Cinemagram looks very similar to most photo/video sharing social networks on iPhone. Open the app and you'll find an option to create your own shared item and menus to navigate the items shared by friends and other users. The home menu by default includes recent and popular shares so you can get an idea of what people are doing with their Cinemagrams. Tap the big orange button and you can record your own. The same rules--"hold" to record and "stop" to move the camera--are in effect here, as in Vine, but after recording you can add a number of filters to change the look and feel of your video, much like Instagram. When done you can share to Facebook, Twitter, or Tumblr, or you can e-mail it to a friend; all videos are then posted to the Cinemagram network. The interface is easy to use, full of features, and sharing is a snap.
Cinemagram has a robust and rapidly-growing audience. Within a day of testing the app, there were 100 users following our account. That speaks well for its growth and the adoption of the technology. Combined with easy-to-use sharing and interaction tools, a unique spin on the looping video craze, and deep Facebook and Twitter integration, Cinemagram is a solid, well-constructed app worth checking out.


text:
Product Description
Available while supplies last.
Free standing transitional fireplace with brilliantly realistic flame in a faux wood mantel with built-in shelving. The ease of use makes this an extremely versatile option for zone heating and the realistic flame gives you the feel of a traditional fireplace. Independent heat and flame controls allow for year round enjoyment. Included remote control increase the ease of use. Built in safety features turn the unit off should it be tipped over so you can rest peacefully knowing you're in good hands with Yosemite Home Decor.
- 120 Volt - 1500 watt/5000 BTU electric fireplace
- Realistic flame display operates with or without heat for year round enjoyment
- No fuel combustion; zero carbon monoxide emissions
- Heats up to a 220 sq. ft. room with ease
- Selectable high (1500W) and low (750W) settings let you adjust the fireplace's heat output
- On demand heat - Great for zone heating
- Easy to reach manual controls
- Remote control for variable heat and variable flame (included)
Materials: | MDF | |
Weight: | 86 Pounds | |
Warranty | One year limited manufacturer's warranty. | |
Fireplace Orientation Narrow your search results based on the fireplace shape and desired purpose. The most popular are corner, wall mounted and portable fireplaces | Fireplace Orientation | Freestanding Fireplaces |
Questions & Answers
There are no questions from the community yet
Customer Reviews
This product has no customer reviews yet
Write an online review and be the first to share your thoughts with other customers
Write an online review and be the first to share your thoughts with other customers
Tag This Product
A tag is a keyword assigned to a product which helps describe the item and allows it to be found by other customers
Add a new tag:
Separate multiple tags with commas
What's this?Additional Details
Mfr Part # | |
Sku | |
Group # | 1456844 |
Category | Fireplaces - 1134 |
Style | Transitional - 15 |
Sales Rank | 1000000 |
Your Recently Viewed Items
You have no recently viewed items. After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to products you are interested in.
Your Recommended Items
You currently have no recommended items. Browse a few more items to give us an idea of what you like.
©1999 - 2015
Copyright notice | Site Map | By using this site you agree to our Terms & Conditions of Use and Privacy Statement


text:
I get this problem with both PyS60 1.4.5 and 1.9.7, in N80/6730c/N97. The problem is demonstrated by the following simple MMS sending code:
import messaging
giftfile = u"e:\\data\\1.GIF"
messaging.mms_send(u"0442077628", u"gift", giftfile)
If I omit the attachment, it works just fine. Succeeding to send a text-only MMS. The GIF is fine, sending it with the phone MMS editor works. It's 16 kB and I got the same problem with a 2 kB attachment..
Could this be that the MMSC is now more strict on the MMS encoding - and something like the Content-Type: for the attachment is missing/wrong? Often (but not with all attachments) if I take the failed message from the sending folder and move it to Drafts, open the message and send again, the phone's editor codes it properly and the resending works. Any ideas what could be wrong in PyS60 and how to fix this?
I'm using same MMS sending code that used to work. But now it starts sending a MMS and about 5 seconds later (after connecting to the operator's MMSC) the phone reports "cannot send message: 0442077628" and the details for the error message say (translated) "Multimedia message: unknown multimedia error".
I found the same problem with .gif, .GIF and .amr attachments (and earlier with vCard/vCal MMS attachments). The same problem happens in both DNA and Sonera networks. In Sonera network the same program used to work this spring. The N80 firmware has probably not updated for ages and 1.4.5 I was using already then so I think it's really the same setup that used to work and now fails. This is nothing sudden or temporary, the problem has now persisted for at least few weeks.


text:
Contact Us
North America Customer Service:
Our customer service department strives to be the best in the industry. Through ongoing training, our customer service specialists develop exceptional product knowledge to answer questions quickly, accurately, and serve you, our customer, more efficiently.
Place warranty claim with our warranty form.
Send our customer service team an email.
Register your grill online.
Find your product manuals.
By Phone:
April 1st to August 31st - Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 8:00pm; Saturday & Holidays 8:30am-4:45pm (EST)
September 1st to March 31st - Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:45pm (EST)
By Mail:
585 Kumpf Drive
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Media Contacts:
For media inquires or to request photos, videos and press materials please contact:
Erin Harrison
Onward Manufacturing Company


text:
Designerware: Linux Foundation T-Shirt Contest
The Linux Foundation is again beating its marketing drum by opening its own store on linux.com. One entry point is a new t-shirt design contest.
The Linux Foundation is again beating its marketing drum by opening its own store on linux.com. One entry point is a new t-shirt design contest.
The new Linux.com Merchandise Store will sell the usual coffee cups, t-shirts, baseball caps and stickers. The store satisfies even the youngest with pink, blue and orange onesies for kids.
You have until April 11 to have your own creative work displayed in the store, to create your own t-shirt motif and submit it to the jury for consideration. The design must be no more than 640 pixels wide and 800 pixels tall and the JPG, PNG or GIF file size must not be more than 1 MByte. The community can vote until midnight, June 6, 2010 for the winning design.
Details on the t-shirt design contest are on the Linux Foundation homepage.
Issue 173/2015
Buy this issue as a PDF
Old Vulnerabilities Are Kept Alive Through Bad Configuration
HP's annual Cyber Risk report offers a bleak look at the state of IT.
Linus Torvalds Announces Linux 4.0
But what do the big numbers really mean?
Microsoft Frees CoreCLR
.NET Core execution engine is the basis for cross-platform .NET implementations.
New Trojan Attacks Linux Servers
The Xnote trojan hides itself on the target system and will launch a variety of attacks on command.
Cisco Releases Annual Security Report
Spammers go low-volume, and 90% of IE browsers are unpatched.
Zero Day Exploits Target Flash
Adobe scrambles to release patches for vulnerable Flash Player.
Intel Unveils Compute Stick
Four-inch-long computer on a stick lets you boot a full Linux system from any HDMI display device.
Obama Proposes Personal Data Notification Law
New statute would require companies to report break-ins to consumers.
TGXf Project Warns of File Transfer through Screen Pixels
Weird data transfer technique avoids all standard security measures.
Industry Giants Announce a Fix for the Password Mess
FIDO alliance declares the beginning of the end for old-style login authentication.


text:
Let's start with safety fire escape on the third floor is pad locked shut and no key is present to get out. The stairs are eroded and dangerous. In our room water was dripping from above, wiring was exposed and drains leaked. Rooms were only cleaned if you went and demanded it to be done. Staff don't care. Water from... More
- Reservation Options:
- TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Booking.com, Agoda and Odigeo so you can book your River Inn reservations with confidence. We help millions of travelers each month to find the perfect hotel for both vacation and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.


text:
What does DPH mean in British Medicine?
This page is about the meanings of the acronym/abbreviation/shorthand DPH in the Medical field in general and in the British Medicine terminology in particular.
Director(ate) of Public Health
Find a translation for DPH in other languages:
Select another language:
What does DPH mean?
- Doctor of Public Health, DPH(noun)
- a doctor's degree in preventive medicine
Discuss this DPH abbreviation with the community:
Use the citation below to add this abbreviation to your bibliography:
"DPH." Abbreviations.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2015. Web. 6 Mar. 2015. <http://www.abbreviations.com/term/1411655>.
DPH also stands for:
- Damage Per Ham
- Day Prospect Hill
- Dechra Pharm
- Delphi Automotive Systems Corporation
- Department of Public Health
... and 8 more »
Nearby & related abbreviations:
Alternative search:
- Search Director(ate) of Public Health on Amazon
- Search Director(ate) of Public Health on Google


text:
Apply a small amount evenly over face and throat with light, upward strokes. Best used following UltraCalming Mist and UltraCalming Serum Concentrate. Use twice daily, morning and night.
write the first review
A unique anhydrous moisturizer that melts gently into sensitized skin to soothe and reinforce the protective barrier. Now formulated with Kiehl's exclusive UltraCalming™ Complex. Contains no artificial fragrance or color. 1 oz.
Copyright © 2015 Bluemercury. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Officials from the New York State Police have released the identity of the individual killed in a road accident in Staten Island, NY on Friday, October 4th, 2013, according to WABC. Police currently have reason to believe William Hemphill was killed when he was struck by a vehicle for reasons currently under investigation as he walked along or attempted to cross Richmond Terrace.
Scene of the Accident
According to the statement released by authorities, William Hemphill sustained massive injuries in the accident and was subsequently transported by emergency response personnel when they arrived. The driver of the offending vehicle has since been identified as Joseph McClean, an off-duty police officer, who currently faces drunk driving related charges stemming from the accident. The investigation into the fatal accident remains active and ongoing.


text: VIDEO Entertainment and Celebrities Oliver Stone Relationships Blake Lively Video Back to Top ▲ Oliver Stone Relationships Blake Lively Video Oliver Stone Relationships Blake Lively Video Blake Lively Submits to an Interrogation Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 0 Shares Oliver Stone interrogates Blake Lively's "O" character about her threeway relationship from the upcoming film Savages. See how she handles the heat in this first of five sizzling exclusive cilps! For more interrogations check out: Lado/ Benicio Del Toro, Chon/ Taylor Kitsch, Ben/ Aaron Johnson, Elena/ Salma Hayek, Or head straight to the Savages Website Comments Show Comments More Like This Promoted Around the Web Special Features


text:
City Council to vote on downtown grocery store
UPDATED 8:16 AM CST Feb 24, 2014It's looking more and more likely that a full-service grocery store is coming to Court Avenue.
Video TranscriptThe Des Moines city council will decide today... if a full service grocery store will be coming to Court Avenue. Kim St. Onge is live for us this morning... downtown on Court Avenue. Steve and Elizabeth, city staff evaluated five different proposals. One of the ideas thrown around was to have a year- round farmer's market...that would include a variety of local vendors and retailers But tonight the staff will only be recommending one of those to the city council. That proposal by Knapp Properties includes a 35 thousand square foot full-service HyVee grocery store. The development on this 2 point 3 acre city- owned parking lot at 4th and Court just west of the courthouse would also include 60 market rate apartments and a parking ramp.... Some local restaurant owners in the area say shopping is what downtown Des Moines needs more than another grocery story, but city staff sticks by their decision that a grocery store is what would be best for the community. 34:19-"IT'S PROBABLY THE MISSING PIECE TO DOWNTOWN, IT WOULD BE A PRETTY COMPLETE DOWNTOWN WITH A GROCERY STORE." 31:47-"AND I THINK THAT ONCE THAT GOES IN, DOWNTOWN IS EVEN GOING TO GROW AND EXPLODE EVEN MORE THAN IT HAS." Councilwoman Christine Hensley says she can't remember a time the council went against what the staff recommends on this type of project... If approved construction could start as soon as this summer. The council is also considering new development plans for the site of the old YWCA at 7th and Grand today. One proposal calls for a six-story, 104-unit apartment building east of Seventh Street and a 794-stall parking garage west of Seventh Street. It also includes retail space and a 125 room hotel. The council will also consider this 70 million dollar plan at its meeting today.
The views expressed are not those of this site, this station or its affiliated companies. By posting your comments you agree to accept our terms of use.blog comments powered by Disqus


text:
Manufacturing in the U.S.A. — an Adtran photo blog
So this week Adtran invited press and analysts down to Huntsville, Ala., for a debriefing on upcoming announcements and a tour, of among other things, its manufacturing facilities that build and assemble enterprise and carrier equipment here on U.S. soil, right in-house.
The company does ship high-volume manufacturing off-shore to contract manufacturing partners, but says managing first-runs and rush jobs locally — with its engineers and designers right in the next building — can actually save money when all costs are accounted for. Further, it gives the company insights into its own products that it claims competitors lack.
U.S-based manufacturing is so rare these days, we thought we would share a look.
Below: a few shots of the Adtran assembly line, where components are turned into boards and ultimately into systems ranging from routers and switches to telco access and transport platforms….
Up next: U.S. manufacturing jobs — live and in the flesh!


text:
Agency Assessments International, London Update
- 100 Pall Mall
- London SW1Y 5NQ
- United Kingdom
- Phone: (+44) (0)20 73213828
About Us
Agency Assessments International (AAI) was started by David Wethey in 1988. We worked then, as we work now, for client companies only - to provide completely objective advice. We have no commercial relationship with agencies. AAI was set up originally to help clients select advertising agencies in the UK and Ireland. In the intervening 23 years our business has expanded dramatically in both size and scope. Our remit now covers the full spectrum of marketing communication agencies including advertising, direct marketing / integrated, promotions, digital, PR, media, design, and brand consultancy. Our services cover all aspects of the agency client relationship and we are recognized experts in this field contributing frequently to conferences, seminars and workshops. We have undertaken numerous European and global assignments, and over the last 10 years over 50% of our revenue was derived from international projects.
AAI is headquartered in London, with partners, associates and affiliates in US, Brazil, Australia, Hong Kong, South Africa, the Gulf, Ireland, and Russia.
David has worked extensively with the Incorporated Society of British Advertisers (ISBA) and the Marketing Society in London, and with several national WFA (World Federation of Advertisers) members. He was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the IPA for services to the Client/Agency Relationship. He was editor and author of the current UK Guide to Agency Remuneration, and co-wrote the EACA/WFA Guide to Pitching and the Agency Relationship. He is writing a book on Decision Making (to be published in 2012, and blogs frequently on www.makingbetterdecsionsbetter.co.uk.
For confidentiality reasons we cannot disclose existing and recent clients. Over nearly a quarter of a century we have worked for many of the world's leading marketing organisations.
Practice Areas
AAI is one of Europe's leading advisory consultancy on advertising and marketing communications agencies. Our core business is to help companies search for and select agencies.
Network Description
Partners in Ireland (AAI), USA (External View Consulting Group), Brazil (SPGA), Russia (AAI), Australia (Clinic)
Local Representation: Middle East, South Africa, Hong Kong
Local Representation
David Wethey Chairman
Brian Sparks Managing Partner UK and Ireland


text:
1474 W. 37 Place December 10 Dear Dr. Odell, After talking with you Monday I was determined to finish this semester at least. Yesterday as I was about to leave for school, my brother returned and related his experience. He made several attempts to board a street car in order to go to work but was prevented from doing so. Whether his experience was just an isolated case or not, I don't know, but I think that it's best to withdraw from school, as I am dependant upon the street car to go to school. I haven't any plans and really don't know what to do, as I am very limited. One thing though, even if I can't become an ordained minister, I will do my best to help and guide others to our Lord - especially people like myself - American citizens of Japanese ancestors. We need spiritual help and guidance during these days. Our faith is truly being tried. Please accept my most sincere thanks for your kind advice and help and will you kindly extend to Dr. Fitch my thanks for his kind counseling. My fervent prayers are for our country. May God grant our leaders wosdom [sic] and strength so that justice, righteousness, and love shall prevail. Gratefully, Sinpachi Kanow
Click tabs to swap between content that is broken into logical sections.


text:
Red Eye may not seem to be your typical Wes Craven movie. It's not really horror, there are no marketable monsters, and unlike... More >>
Must Love Dogs, it should be clearly stated, is not the greatest romantic comedy ever made about a quirky couple who meet at a dog... More >>
Forget Mad Hot Ballroom. The real dance documentary hit of the summer is more likely to be Rize. After all, which do you... More >>
"Somewhere this could all be happening right now," spoke the narrator in the trailer for the first Star Wars movie (thereafter known as... More >>
Kicking & Screaming might be the most predictable movie of the year, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Think about it: How... More >>
If you're expecting a psychological thriller out of Mindhunters, and you buy a ticket for the movie, you will indubitably feel... More >>
"No more soccer!" declares small-time thug Sing (writer-director-star Stephen Chow) as he vigorously stomps on a child's ball. In the context of... More >>
The Ring, Gore Verbinski's 2002 remake of Hideo Nakata's Ringu, offered sufficient closure that it didn't exactly demand a sequel.... More >>
Everyone with a TV set remembers President Bush in the flight suit, landing on that aircraft carrier, standing in front of a "Mission... More >>
If you're looking for an escapist shoot-'em-up action adventure and figure a Bruce Willis flick is a reliable option, think twice.... More >>
Come this time next year, The Jacket may well occupy the slot in movie discourse that Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind... More >>
First, the good news. Uncharacteristically for a February release targeting African-American viewers, Diary of a Mad Black Woman is... More >>
You have to hand it to Sean Penn. Okay, you don't absolutely have to, and if you're a Red Stater through-and-through, you certainly won't... More >>


text:
Bel decorato la romantica Raphael Inn Bed and Breakfast è a soli 4 isolati a pochi passi dal Lincoln Square ea 3 porte al Gettysburg College! La reputazione di Raphael Inn è diventato il luogo di soggiorno per rilassarsi e fuga dallo stress della vita quotidiana. Godetevi le vostre stanze uniquly arredate, ognuna con bagno privato in loro. La nostra Paris Cafe è la nostra sala da pranzo dove potrete gustare la prima colazione e il dessert completa del paese se lo si desidera, come pure! Abbiamo anche un accogliente salotto per leggere o giocare. Venite a godervi la Luna Blu proiettati in Portico ed i nostri giardini esterni!
Valore della struttura
122 Recensioni
5 su novembre 19, 2014
My wife and I have stayed here this Remembrance Week End (Nov. 2014) and last year's Remembrance Week End (Nov. 2013). Both stays have been wonderful. The breakfasts are top shelf with good size portions. The owners are friendly and very helpful. This is the only B&B that we stay at in Gettysburg and we have tired many of the B&Bs in and around town. .
3,8 su novembre 19, 2014
My husband and I recently visited Gettysburg. We were lucky to find a room since it was Remembrance weekend. Alexandra was very helpful and friendly. The breakfasts were huge and very good. Our room had both a heater and a fan and two comfortable chairs. Everything was very clean, especially the bathroom. The two dogs were also friendly and the other guests were interesting. The location is very good, quite near the college.
4,0 su novembre 16, 2014
We, my 17 yo daughter, and I stayed once again at Raphael Inn while visiting my older daughter/her sister at Gettysburg College. Alexandra and George again welcomed us with open arms and a warm and cozy stay. We ate and slept well and thouroughly enjoyed chatting with our charming hosts - we always feel at home there. It was great!
5 su novembre 02, 2014
I stayed at the Raphael Inn (in the Lincoln Room) for 4 nights (Oct. 6-9, 2014) and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The room itself was very well appointed, quiet, and comfortable. The inn is within walking distance of the town square and many of the restaurants, etc., so a very convenient location. The innkeepers, George and Alexandria are excellent hosts who clearly care about their guests and go out of their way to ensure that they meet all of their guests needs. They are very knowledgeable about local restaurants and attractions, and they keep an extensive selection of menus and brochures for the use of their guests. The breakfasts are great and will keep anyone satisfied until dinner time. And, if you like dogs, Heidi and Olive are great - very friendly and well behaved. I will definitely stay here again the next time I visit Gettysburg.
5 su ottobre 31, 2014
We were welcomed by Alexandra upon our arrival with a warm, welcoming smile. She had tea and brownies to welcome us and offered suggestions on where to go, what to do and what to eat. She "introduced" to the California Rose Suite which was perfect with many details to enrich the theme of the room. She gave us keys and we were able to come and go as we pleased. Breakfast the first morning was an egg omelet with fresh vegetables. It was very savory and beautifully presented. The second morning we were served pumpkin french toast. YUMMY! During breakfast George entertained us with his own personal ghost story! They have two very calm dogs: Heidi the Wonder Dog and Olive the Small Wonder. They are fun to play with and watch. We had a good time and recommend a visit to the Raphael Inn.
5 su ottobre 29, 2014
The stay at the Inn was very nice and the owners were super accommodating as I had to leave early on my second day so they provided a "breakfast to go" sack! Job well done across the board! :D
4,2 su ottobre 23, 2014
We stayed at the Rafael Inn and cannot recommend it highly enough. The Inn keepers are really nice, and a great to talk to. They also make an amazing breakfast! The house and rooms are nicely decorated and quite comfortable.
4,8 su ottobre 21, 2014
I have only stayed at one other B & B n the past. I am always a little concerned about how it will go and to meet new people. However, the couple that run this B & B are the greatest. They made us very comfortable right away, the food was outstanding and the service the same. I strongly recommend staying here you will not be disappointed.
5 su ottobre 19, 2014
I recently stayed at the Raphael Inn. Alexandra and George were excellent their local knowledge and advice regarding were to visit and eat was outstanding. The room was very comfortable. Breakfast was exceptional the best I have eaten. The Raphael Inn is conveniently located close to the centre of Gettysburg shops and resturants are within easy walking distance. I will certainly return to the Raphael Inn.
4,4 su ottobre 17, 2014
I have stayed at many B&B's - but this place was the cleanest ever. It is an older home, so the rooms were not grandiose, but it was cozy and comfortable. They are located in a residential neighborhood which we found pleasant to leave the hustle and bustle of town behind. However, we could easily walk to and from town - which we enjoyed - especially after eating our way through Gettysburg. Our room overlooked a lovely a garden. The owners are very conversational and helpful to suggest eateries and activities for their guests.
Harrisburg, PA (MDT) 30 miles
Accesso a internet , Internet via cavo
Aria condizionata, Sveglia , Giochi da tavolo, Ventilatori, Attrezzature per Caffè/Tè, Camino, Asciugacapelli, Ferro da stiro, Radio, TV via cavo/satellite
A basso contenuto di grassi
, Restrictive , Vegetariano , Diabetic
Insieme con la vostra colazione completa del paese si può avere su alcune mattine i nostri classici Cream Scones o Banana Pane, french toast, omelette al formaggio Cheddar o Quiche tra cui bisogni speciali diete e molto altro ancora!


text:
The server on campus has been restored. E-mail, Angel, and the website are once again functioning.
Power was restored to campus at 9:30 P.M. Friday night. The College will reopen with classes resuming on Monday, November 5. We will operate business as usual with all students, staff, and faculty reporting at normal time.
Students can return to campus at any time. The Campus Center and dining hall are open and will begin operating normal business hours on Sunday. The dining hall will follow these hours for Saturday: lunch will be served 11:30-12:30 and dinner will be served from 5-6.
We wish everyone a safe return to AB!
UPDATE as of 6 P.M. on Wednesday, October 31
College administrators met again early Wednesday evening with officials from the Barbour County Office of Emergency Management. Unforeseen developments indicate that it will take longer than expected to have power restored to campus.
Therefore, the College has decided to cancel classes and close campus for Thursday, Nov. 1 and Friday, Nov. 2.
Any student who is able and wishes to leave campus may do so at any time, however we strongly recommend, recommend that students wait to travel until tomorrow due to falling temperatures this evening and threat of roads freezing.
For those students who cannot leave or wish to stay on campus, the Campus Center will continue to be powered by a generator and will be open 24/7. It will continue to serve as an emergency shelter for students, and regular meals, which include hot food options, are being served in the dining hall. The dining hall is running on regular schedule.
Students can use outlets in the Campus Center to charge cell phones and laptops, and may stay inside for comfort until power is restored elsewhere on campus. Erickson is also open to students as another option for students seeking warmer temperatures as its lobby is heated by a fireplace.
Campus Security is able to accept phone calls at the following number: 304-457-6247. They may experience a high call volume, so callers may need to make multiple attempts to get an answer. Please call again. The residence life staff is on hand to speak with parents and establish a connection to students.
The College remains committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of our students and staff members continue to meet on a daily basis to monitor residence halls, food, water, and sanitation needs. Each residence hall is having a meeting this evening to disseminate information to students and answer any concerns. Also, the City of Philippi is a top priority in the state as water and sanitation are dependent on electricity.
More information will be updated and announced when received. The internet on campus is back up and running therefore e-mail and access to Angel and the College's website has been restored.
As noted in the earlier message, the College will be closed, with classes canceled, for Wednesday, October 31.
College officials continue to receive briefings and advice in daily meetings with the Barbour County Office of Emergency Management. Based on today's meeting at 3 p.m., the College continues to discourage students from traveling outside the area based on treacherous road conditions.
Given the widespread power outages in the area, the College continues to make provisions in the Campus Center as an emergency shelter for residential students, and has adequate provision of drinking water and food for students. Temporary Port-o-Lets will be available throughout campus with the potential loss of water for sanitation.
Athletic contests scheduled on campus for the weekend will continue as planned at the present time.
President Creehan, residence life staff, and other college officials are meeting with students during today's dining hour to explain procedures and answer questions.
A decision about campus operations and classes for Thursday and Friday will be made after tomorrow's 3 p.m. briefing with the Office of Emergency Management.
AB administration continues to monitor weather conditions through the Barbour County Office of Emergency Management.
TODAY'S ANNOUNCEMENTS (as of 4 pm, October 29):
Campus operations will continue as usual until further notice.
Faculty and staff who travel out of the area are encouraged to return home as soon as possible. (Class cancellation for this evening remains at the discretion of the faculty.)
The campus community is encouraged to sign up to receive text message alerts through REGROUP here: http://ab.edu/current-students/regroup
In order to allow Sodexo staff living outside the area the chance to travel safely home during daylight hours, E.J. & Emma's at the Cave will close at 5 p.m. today. Dining services will continue as usual.
Students are encouraged to obtain flash lights and items of personal hygiene.
However, provisions have been made for possible short-term loss of power, water, and sanitation. Under these conditions, the following procedures will be in place:
1) With loss of power, students are asked to immediately conserve water: no filling bath tubs or taking showers.
2) Dining services will continue, but may have limited menus and adjusted hours. E.J. and Emma's, as well as Jazzman's, will be closed in the event of a power loss. Please monitor e-mail, Facebook, and Welcome Desk in the Campus Center for updates.
3) Temporary restrooms (Port-O-Lets) will be available at appropriate stations throughout campus in event of the loss of water.
4) Potable water stations will also be made available on campus under those conditions.
Should weather conditions deteriorate and necessitate the cancellation of classes or indicate a longer-term impact, additional decisions will be made about campus operations and disseminated as quickly as possible.
Faculty, staff, and commuter students are encouraged to use discretion in traveling to and from campus, and to monitor e-mail, Facebook, and website for updates.
10-27-12 Announcement:
Given the national reports about the potential impact of Hurricane Sandy on the East Coast region, including West Virginia, the College has taken steps to be prepared for several possible scenarios.
Out of an abundance of caution, the administration encourages students who have returned home during the weekend to use their own discretion about returning to campus for classes the week of October 28.
Current plans are for classes to continue as scheduled for the week. Students are responsible for making contact with faculty members to work out any missed classroom assignments.
Students who are currently on campus should know that the College is prepared to operate as usual, pending impact of the storm on facilities and on our utilities, including water, electricity, and sanitation. The administration is also working to ensure the availability of adequate water, food, and sanitation services throughout the week, should these services be impacted.
We encourage students to act immediately to get gasoline for their cars, as well as bottled water and personal hygiene items. The following website has an appropriate checklist for emergency preparations: ready.gov
The Office of Student Affairs will immediately inform students of ongoing communication plans should electricity and cell phone service be affected.
The College administration will assess the situation on a daily basis out of concern for the safety and welfare of our students, faculty, and staff. The campus community is encouraged to monitor the following for daily updates: Angel, e-mail, and Facebook.
If all electronic media becomes unavailable, the Welcome Desk in the AB Campus Center will have a daily posting regarding College operations, as will the lobbies in the residence halls.


text:
Cancellation Policy
In the event of cancellation or failure of arrival we will endeavor to re-book the room. If we can not re-book the room there will be a charge of 80% of the total cost of the reservation. All cancellations must be in writing by letter or email. We can not give a reduction to temporary absence or early departure, this is standard practice within the Holiday Industry.
Holiday Cancellation Insurance is highly recommended.
Arrival & Departure Times
Philip and Jayne can not guarantee the rooms will be available before 4pm and guests are requested to vacate on day of departure before 10am. please.
Please could you inform us if your arrival time is after 7pm .
Parking is in the quiet lane outside the house.
If you have any special dietary requirements or allergies please inform us at time of booking and we will do everything we can to accommodate you.
We provide soft down pillows, but if you would prefer non allergenic pillows please ask and we can provide you with them.
Children over the age of 16 years are very welcome.
We regret that we can not accommodated pets.
For the comfort of our guests Atlantic House operates a
"NO SMOKING" Policy throughout the house.
Room or Equipment Damage/Exceptional Cleaning
We reserve the right to make a charge for damage to the room and/or equipment and/or exceptional cleaning. This charge will include the full cost of the room if it is rendered unusable for 24 hours.


text:
Top Healthy Recipes of 2012
by Healthy Eats in Healthy Recipes, January 2, 2013
The numbers are in for the top recipes of 2012 and the results reveal that chicken continues to be a winning lean protein choice — with fish not far behind — plus a few comfort food favorites made the list, like macaroni and cheese and breakfast burritos. What will the new year bring? Can we expect to see more kale and chard on our plates alongside the chicken?
10. Apple Muffins: Ellie Krieger replaces butter with applesauce in these muffins which doesn't just make them more nutritious, it also makes them extra moist.
9. Fish Tacos With Chipotle Cream: Pile marinated fish, cabbage, corn and chipotle-spiked yogurt sauce into corn tortillas for an instant fiesta.
8. Herbed Quinoa: Giada DeLaurentiis dresses this quick-cooking, protein-packed grain with a simple herb-and-lemon vinaigrette for a super simple, pairs-with-anything side dish.
7. Three-Cheese Macaroni: This comfort food classic is made with muenster, cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, plus steamed cauliflower for an extra serving of veggies.
6. Chicken Saltimbocca (above): Giada's stuffed chicken sounds decadent, but the calories in this classic Italian chicken dish are kept low by using small amounts of boldly-flavored ingredients like prosciutto and Parmesan cheese.
5. Breakfast Burrito: Start your day with a veggie-packed, hand-held breakfast: whole-wheat tortillas stuffed with scrambled eggs, peppers and onions, beans and cheese.
4. Chicken Parmesan: Baking chicken cutlets instead of frying them helps keep the calories down in this Italian favorite — and it still gets covered in sauce and mozzarella cheese like the original.
3. Chicken Piccata: A normally decadent wine and butter-based meal gets a healthy makeover.
2. Crispy Baked 'Fried' Chicken: The secret to an extra-crispy coating on un-fried chicken: coat the chicken pieces in buttermilk and crushed cornflakes before baking.
1. Salmon Baked in Foil: The #1 healthy recipe of 2012 also happens to be the easiest — baking salmon in foil with herbs and tomatoes ensures that it will come out moist and flavorful, and with zero mess to clean up after cooking.
Have you made any of these recipes? Let us know about your favorites!
Similar Posts
5 Ways to Cook Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are naturally good for you — here are five ways to cook them. ...Comments (
1,066 )-
The Silent Shard…
This can in all probability be really beneficial for some of your respective employment I decide to don't only with my blog site but…
[…]Every the moment inside a whilst we pick blogs that we study. Listed beneath are the latest web-sites that we decide on […]…
[…]Wonderful story, reckoned we could combine several unrelated information, nevertheless truly really worth taking a appear, whoa did a single understand about Mid East has got much more problerms at the same time […]…
[…]always a large fan of linking to bloggers that I like but do not get a great deal of link love from[…]…
[…]usually posts some really intriguing stuff like this. If you are new to this site[…]…
[…]Sites of interest we have a link to[…]…
[…]The information talked about within the article are several of the very best available […]…
[…]Here are some of the websites we suggest for our visitors[…]…
[…]Sites of interest we have a link to[…]…
[…]here are some links to sites that we link to since we believe they are really worth visiting[…]…


text:
5 The best golf game ever!ArcticAce | 05/07/2010 | See all ArcticAce's reviews (2)TW-PGA11 is absolutely greatest golf game ever! I skipped TW-PGA10 and played PGA09 two years before going to PGA11. The game has been improved a lot from v09. I especially liked new Experience & Attribute system and a new Shot Focus system.Instead of earning cash, you now get XP for your actions on the course. That XP can be doled out to attributes just like before, but this year you can reallocate points if needed. Experience & Attribute system is separated into ten different attributes within the four familiar categories of power, accuracy, control, and putting - but also to purchase new items.Show Focus is what allows you to add that extra boost to the ball, increase the spin speed/direction, use your putt previews as well as increase your accuracy which is something I will get to shortly. Be careful with it though, as focus will deplete as you take advantage of that extra boost, or those multiple putt previews to save birdie. Once your focus is spent you will lose all of those abilities until it recharges. Focus will recharge on any shot where an enhancement was not used and will continue to do so over the course of your round. Next time you are thinking of going for the green think of laying up and saving your focus and ensure a solid putt preview because you might not have it.One interesting feature is True-Aim option that can be turned on to take PGA11 to some of the most authentic golfing experience to date. When True-Aim is set to on, the way the game is played takes a more realistic approach to golf and eliminates the Zoom to Aim functionality.When you begin a round using True-Aim the HUD will look similar to that of regular play, although you will notice that the information HUD in the lower right no longer show the swing percentage and hole distance but now only shows the carry distance for the current club selected.At last but not least: Ryder Cup; Choose from the U.S. or European squad and participate in the various competition formats - foursomes where players hit alternate shots, fourballs and singles which traditionally bring the biennial event to a close with players going head to head. When playing The Ryder Cup mode offline, gamers will have the option to swap matches, thus giving you the ultimate control over the outcomes of other matches.
4 4!!!!!!Coopy666 | 13/07/2010 | See all Coopy666's reviews (3)With all EA Sports games I tend to miss out a year as I find nothing much changes from one year to another. The last TW I had was 2009 and must say 2011 is top notch!. The new addition of the Ryder Cup is just brilliant and the new swing feature True Aim.I`m finding it very hard to put this game down at the moment with hours and hours of single player and great multiplayer what more could a golfing fan want. The reason I gave it a 4/5 was of a few things. Once you start a round you have to finish it there is no save option to allow you to come back to the hole where you left of incase you have to nip out for 10 minutes etc. The mulitplayer has a few bugs, one being some people are saying they have a few dissconects and others say they have probs connecting to matches in the lobby..I have only had a couple of times witnessed the lobby issues. My other little moan is that there is one camera angle when you drive off the tee which doesnt show your ball of flight, so for 3-4 seconds your wondering... "where the hell is my ball gone!!" while wating for the words of... "its in the short stuff!" or "its out of bounds!!!". But, this camera angle isn`t used all the time and its no biggy.Best golf game on the market and a must for any golfing fan, you wont be dissapointed!.Tiger does it again!
4 Its good but frustrating!babbage | 21/09/2010 | See all babbage's reviews (8)Its ok,I wouldnt want to spend the full price on it, I brought it when it was on sale. Its very frustrating, your own player starts off rubbish and its hard to level him up because he is so bad. I can see me neeeding to replace a couple of controllers after playing this game as they have flown around the room a few times!There isnt much choice of clubs either, not as much as I expected anyway. They should also have an option where you can create your own courses, so you can go around your own personal local ones, I think that would be great!All in all its good if you like golf, however the putting system is a bit weird.
5 SIMPLY THE BESTstevel64 | 22/10/2010 | See all stevel64's reviews (3)Without doubt the greatest sports game i have ever played and maybe the best game i have ever played.It has everything from great normal gameplay to online genius with loads of extra courses to download and great graphics of the courses, ok some of the players animations are not great but that does not distract, if you have not bought this get it you will not be dissapointed.
4 No Scandal on this little doozy!Davor26 | 24/07/2010 | See all Davor26's reviews (11)Good day to you, I previously had Tiger Woods 10 which was an excellent game, Tiger 11 is excellent as well. One of the new plays this year is the addition of the Ryder Cup I just beat the USA and found it challenging and enjoyable competiting over foursomes, fourball and singles, only drawback is it dosen't show the overall score on the main screen so you don't know how close you are to glory overall good fun and not stinky at all!The Graphics look amazing especially the water on the lakes and rivers yes you heard me right rivers! check out Wolf Creek which is a new course that event donald duck would like! The players graphics are rubbish compared with Tiger 10 Tiger looks nothing like himself, he looked more real in Tiger 10 so thats a downer on this years, It has been a tough 6 months I guess for Tiger what with the revelations etc so I will let him off! Online is good as well. No longer can you always rely on 'putt preview' this time you have a focus circle the more you use of it the less likely you can use putt preview which is good as it makes it harder. Overall another masterpiece with the lacking of some minor things. Good show Tiger!


text:
New Tech Could Significantly Cut Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Mar. 3, 2015 A provisionally patented technology could revolutionize carbon dioxide capture and help significantly reduce pollution ... full story -
Family Log of Spring's Arrival Helps Predict Climate-Driven Change
Mar. 2, 2015 Rare historic records of the changing seasons are helping scientists better understand how woodland trees and flowers are responding to climate change. Scientists used records -- compiled by one ... full story -
Conservation Organizations Need to Keep Up With Nature, Experts Say
Mar. 2, 2015 In order to cope, conservation organizations need to adapt like the organisms they seek to protect, a new paper suggests, arguing that conservation organizations need to be bolder in their adaptation ... full story -
Economic Models Provide Insights Into Global Sustainability Challenges
Feb. 26, 2015 Using models that blend global economics, geography, ecology and environmental sciences is essential to understanding how changes in trade and natural systems in one part of the world affect those in ... full story -
Embrace Unknowns, Opt for Flexibility in Environmental Policies, Experts Say
Feb. 26, 2015 We make hundreds, possibly thousands, of decisions each day without having full knowledge of what will happen next. Life is unpredictable, and we move forward the best we can despite not knowing ... full story -
Interaction of Atlantic and Pacific Oscillations Caused 'False Pause' in Warming
Feb. 26, 2015 The recent slowdown in climate warming is due, at least in part, to natural oscillations in the climate, according to a team of climate scientists, who add that these oscillations represent ... full story -
IPCC Sea-Level Rise Scenarios Not Fit for Purpose for High-Risk Coastal Areas
Feb. 26, 2015 The sea-level rise scenarios of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) do not necessarily provide the right information for high-risk coastal decision-making and management, according ... full story -
Forest Tree Seeds Stored in the Svalbard Seed Vault
Feb. 26, 2015 A new method for the conservation of the genetic diversity of forest trees will see its launch on 26 February 2015, as forest tree seeds are for the first time stored in the Svalbard Global Seed ... full story -
Agricultural Insecticides Pose a Global Risk to Surface Water Bodies, Researchers Find
Feb. 25, 2015 Streams within approximately 40 percent of the global land surface are at risk from the application of insecticides. These were the results from the first global map to be modeled on insecticide ... full story -
Himalayan Ice Shows Chemicals Ban Is Working
Feb. 25, 2015 A unique study of frozen ice cores from the Tibetan Himalayas has shown that international agreements on phasing out the use of toxic persistent organic pollutants are working. "Chemical ... full story -
World's Protected Natural Areas Receive Eight Billion Visits a Year
Feb. 24, 2015 Researchers say that the first study to attempt to gauge global visitation figures for protected areas reveals nature-based tourism has an economic value of hundreds of billions of dollars annually, ... full story -
Climate Science Literacy Unrelated to Public Acceptance of Human-Caused Global Warming
Feb. 24, 2015 Deep public divisions over climate change are unrelated to differences in how well ordinary citizens understand scientific evidence on global warming. Indeed, members of the public who score the ... full story -
World Must Achieve International Water Goals to Preempt Looming Conflicts Born of Desperation
Feb. 23, 2015 A UN report on water and the Sustainable Development Goals underscores the issue's forecast links with conflict, especially in many already-troubled world regions. It also underscores the need ... full story -
Community-Led Marine Reserve Produces Benefits for Fisheries, Conservation
Feb. 23, 2015 The first and only fully protected marine reserve in Scotland is continuing to provide benefits for fisheries and conservation, according to new research. Backing from the local community has been ... full story -
Draft Report Analyzes Policy Options for Hydraulic Fracturing in Michigan
Feb. 20, 2015 Researchers have released a detailed draft analysis of policy options for hydraulic fracturing, the natural gas and oil extraction process commonly known as ... full story -
Fighting Decline of Pollinators in Europe
Feb. 19, 2015 Pollination is crucial to providing food security and wider ecosystem stability. An outstanding challenge is how do we mitigate pollinator declines and ensure a sustainable ... full story -
Methane Leaks from Three Large US Natural Gas Fields in Line With Federal Estimates
Feb. 18, 2015 Tens of thousands of pounds of methane leak per hour from equipment in three major natural gas basins that span Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Pennsylvania, according to airborne measurements ... full story -
Study Recommends Better EPA Labels on Cost of Traditional Vs. Hybrid, Electric Cars
Feb. 18, 2015 Small to mid-sized car consumers would be more likely to choose a hybrid or plug-in electric vehicle over a gasoline vehicle if they know the total cost of ownership instead of simply looking at ... full story -
Satellite Images Reveal Ocean Acidification from Space
Feb. 16, 2015 Pioneering techniques that use satellites to monitor ocean acidification are set to revolutionize the way that marine biologists and climate scientists study the ocean. This new approach offers ... full story -
Tracking Parasites With Satellites
Feb. 15, 2015 Scientists are teaming up to use satellite data to target deadly parasites to help predict patterns of parasitic diseases such as malaria, worms and ... full story
- Family log of spring's arrival helps predict climate-driven change
- Conservation organizations need to keep up with nature, experts say
- Economic models provide insights into global sustainability challenges
- Embrace unknowns, opt for flexibility in environmental policies, experts say
- Interaction of Atlantic and Pacific oscillations caused 'false pause' in warming
- IPCC sea-level rise scenarios not fit for purpose for high-risk coastal areas
- Forest tree seeds stored in the Svalbard seed vault
- Agricultural insecticides pose a global risk to surface water bodies, researchers find
- Himalayan ice shows chemicals ban is working
- World's protected natural areas receive eight billion visits a year
- Climate science literacy unrelated to public acceptance of human-caused global warming
- World must achieve international water goals to preempt looming conflicts born of desperation
- Community-led marine reserve produces benefits for fisheries, conservation
- Methane leaks from three large US natural gas fields in line with federal estimates
- Study recommends better EPA labels on cost of traditional vs. hybrid, electric cars
- Global rainfall satellites require massive overhaul
- Warming pushes Western U.S. toward driest period in 1,000 years: Unprecedented risk of drought in 21st century
- Advent of geoengineering may help lower temperature of debate over climate change
- Methane emissions vary at natural gas gathering and processing facilities
- 2011 Houston heat wave led to significant rise in emergency department visits
- Geoengineering report: Scientists urge more research on climate intervention
- New evidence of global warming: Remote lakes in Ecuador not immune to climate change
- Electricity from biomass with carbon capture could make western US carbon-negative
- Climate change efforts backfire in Brazil's steel industry, doubling carbon emissions
- World thunderstorm 'map' key to assessing climate change
- Many US wells tainted with arsenic
- Chances of saving with solar energy greater for Indiana farms than homes
- Closer look at flawed studies behind policies used to promote 'low-carbon' biofuels
- Evidence from warm past confirms recent IPCC estimates of climate sensitivity
- Madagascar creates shark park
- Project Successfully Maps Out Wildlife Pathways Across the 'Longest Main Street in America'
- Scientists produce roadmap for using evolutionary research, education to guide conservation in Central Africa
- How will ocean acidification impact marine life?
- A third industrial revolution for Norway
- Actions, beliefs behind climate change stance
- Clean technology can partially make up for weak CO2 pricing
- Building a better weather forecast? SMAP may help
- Smothered oceans: Extreme oxygen loss in oceans accompanied past global climate change
- Nordic marine scientists: Showcasing growing pressure on oceans?
- Satellite study identifies water bodies important for biodiversity conservation
- Climate change redistributes fish species at high latitudes
- From tar sands to ring of fire: Forewarning changes to Canada's watersheds
- Global warming doubles risk of extreme La Niña event, research shows
- Climate models disagree on why temperature 'wiggles' occur
- Ethnic minorities, deprived communities hardest hit by air pollution
- Boston's leaky pipes release high levels of heat-trapping methane
- Brazil's soy moratorium still needed to preserve Amazon
- Surprising insights into effects of wood fuel burning
- When it comes to variations in crop yield, climate has a big say
- As trees are cut and climates shift, can the animals of Borneo be saved?
- California's policies can significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions through 2030
- Zolushka, (the russian translation for Cinderella), the tiger, rescued and released back into the wild
- Next-generation sequencing offers insight into how species adapt to climate change
- Endangered chimpanzees may experience drastic habitat loss within 5 years
- A breakthrough approach to addressing the causes of biodiversity loss
- Estimated social cost of climate change not accurate, scientists say
- Rise in mass die-offs seen among birds, fish and marine invertebrates
- Pouring good water after bad: China's water stress set to worsen with transfer initiatives
- Global warming reduces wheat production markedly if no adaptation takes place
- Muddy forests, shorter winters present challenges for loggers
- Shape-shifting may help some species cope with climate change
- Coral reveals long-term link between Pacific winds, global climate
- 'Tipping points' for sea level rise-related flooding determined
- How will climate change transform agriculture?
- The tsunami-early warning system for the indian ocean: Ten years after
- Colorado River Delta greener after engineered pulse of water
- Compact development reduces regional air pollution, may harm local health, risk study finds
- Global carbon dioxide emissions increase to new all-time record, but growth is slowing down
- New tracers can identify coal ash contamination in water
- Comparing state solar policies to determine equation for solar market success
- Composite plane life cycle assessment shows lighter planes are the future
- Soil mineral surfaces linked to key atmospheric processes
- Climate policy pledges are an important step forward but fall short of 2°C
- Professor discusses benefits and costs of forest carbon projects
- Techniques for minimizing environmental impacts of fracking
- Attitudes to climate change depend on people's sense of belonging to the planet
- Nuclear should be in the energy mix for biodiversity
- Global warming's influence on extreme weather
- Inaugural survey of American attitudes about the environment released
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Monday, March 2, 2015
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Monday, February 23, 2015
Friday, February 20, 2015
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Monday, February 16, 2015
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Monday, February 9, 2015
Friday, February 6, 2015
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Monday, February 2, 2015
Friday, January 30, 2015
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Monday, January 26, 2015
Friday, January 23, 2015
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Friday, January 16, 2015
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Monday, January 12, 2015
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Monday, January 5, 2015
Friday, January 2, 2015
Monday, December 22, 2014
Friday, December 19, 2014
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Monday, December 15, 2014
Friday, December 12, 2014
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Subscribe for Free
Stay up to date with ScienceDaily's Environmental Policy News, delivered daily to your email inbox or RSS reader:


text:
Debugging the OpenEMM Bounce Handling Setup
The following is a short summary of things to configure to get OpenEMM bounce handling to work. The problem is mostly setting up the connection from your sendmail setup, through the milter plugin provided by OpenEMM which then communicates with another daemon "bavd" which as I understand it keeps per mail address statistics and writes the bounce results into the DB.
The things that can be the cause for problems are these:
- Your sendmail setup.
- The bav* python scripts not working.
- The bavd daemon not running/working.
- DB access not working
- Missing bounce filter in OpenEMM.
- Missing bounce alias in bav config.
The real good thing is that OpenEMM is so very well documented that you just need to lookup the simple how to documentation and everything will work within 5min... Sorry just kidding! They seem to want to make money on books and support and somehow don't write documentation and rely on endless forum posts of clueless users.
Enough of a rant below you find some hints how to workaround the problem causes I mentioned above:
Setup Preconditions:
- Within OpenEMM a bounce filter has to be configured. Name and description do not matter, it just needs to exist.
- The sendmail setup must have milter running the OpenEMM "bav" filter. So /etc/mail/sendmail.mc should have a line like
INPUT_MAIL_FILTER(`bav', `S=unix:/var/run/
bav.sock, F=T')dnl - The sendmail log (e.g. /var/log/mail.log) must be readable by your OpenEMM user
- Define mail alias matching the bounce filter: Edit your bav.conf-local (e.g.
/etc/openemm/conf/bav/bav.conf-local) and add something like[email protected] alias:[email protected]
with "ext_6" being the sender address and ext_12 the bounce filter address.
Check List:
- Ensure the "bavd" daemon is running (its log file can be found in /var/log/*-<host>-bavd.log)
- Ensure bavd server port 5166 is open
- Ensure mails are passed to bavd (look for "scanMessage" lines in log file)
- Ensure both soft and hard bounces are found (DSN 4.x.x and DSN 5.x.x)
- Ensure the bav filter is running. Check "ps -ef" output for "bav -L INFO"
- Ensure bounces are set your OpenEMM DB instance:
select count(*) from customer_1_binding_tbl where user_status=2;
The meaning of the user_status value is as following:
Value Meaning 1 active 2 hard bounce 3 opt out by admin 4 opt out by user (see OpenEMM Handbuch)
Also remember that hard bounces might not be generated immediately. In case of soft bounces OpenEMM waits for up to 7 bounces to consider the mail address as bounced.
How to make sure that mails are getting thru bavd
Very good article. Just one question
"Ensure mails are passed to bavd (look for "scanMessage" lines in log file)"
Where to look for its configuration. I have checked everything else according to checklist and its seems in place.
Problem is that my maillog shows "unknown user" when i send a "bounced" message back to sender's address..
/home/openemm/conf/bav/bav.conf-local -> [email protected] alias:[email protected]
I am running OpenEMM on CentOS5.
Please guide me for this issue.
Thanking in advance.
Which logfile?
I have the same problem as Mani, I do not know which logfile you mean. I looken into the OpenEMM-Logs and sendmail's maillog, but could noc find an "scanMessage" line. What is going wron, where should I search for scanMessage?
SQL Syntax?
First of all sorry for ma english, I'm an Austrian! ;-)
I have a problem with my Bounces:
When I type
select count(*) from customer_1_binding_tbl where user_status=2;
to check my Hardbounces, I get an Error:
ERROR 1064 (42000): You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near 'database customer_1_binding_tbl
select count(*) from customer_1_binding_tbl wher' at line 1
mysql Ver 14.12 Distrib 5.0.77, for redhat-linux-gnu (i686) using readline 5.1
I don't know what to do, please help, I think the Syntax is right....


text:
Petite Asymmetrical Zip Moto Sweater Jacket
Petite Asymmetrical Zip Moto Sweater Jacket
 We're obsessed with the edgy cute vibe of this chunky moto-style sweater – the oversized collar is hopelessly cool. Oversized funnel collar. Long sleeves. Asymmetrical zip front. Piped trim at placket and zip pockets. Ribbed cuffs and hem. 21 1/2" long.
Style #318520
70% Acrylic, 25% Alpaca, 5% Wool
Hand Wash, Lay Flat to Dry


text:
FOXCONN 975X7AB-8EKRS2H Motherboard Review
Thu, Dec 21, 2006 - 12:00 AM
Jump To:
POV-Ray Real-Time Raytracing
Legit Reviews was e-mailed by one of the developers over at POV-Ray to
see if LR could include real-time raytracing in our performance
analysis of Kentsfield and Quad FX. After spending a bit of time to
get the beta software to work correctly LR has some of the only
real-time raytracing numbers available for Conroe, Kentsfield and Quad
FX platforms.
Once again, a slight edge goes to the Foxconn board. There is so little difference though that you could say the difference is non-existent, and falls within the margin of error.
Questions or Comments? View this thread in our forums!
Jump To:
Comments are closed.


text:
The Palm Beach Hotel, offers a wonderful Imperial Suite, designed and decorated to the highest standards of quality, comfort and elegance.
Here, you can immerse yourself in its magical experiences and enjoy with your partner some truly unforgettable moments.
The Imperial Suite is 55m2 and has a 16m2 large terrace where you can enjoy the beautiful views of the pool, the garden and the skyline of Benidorm.
The Imperial Suite at Hotel Palm Beach do not lack any detail.
Palm Beach Hotel is a modern 4-star hotel, situated in Benidorm, where you can enjoy an excellent stay. This luxury establishment has 299 rooms, 290 of which are double rooms, 8 mini suite and 1 suite imperial.
The wide range of hotels in Benidorm located close to the Levante Beach are very easy to find in this web page. Hotels in Benidorm offer leisure activities which are very close, such as Terra Mitica, Aqualandia, entertainment areas for children, swimming pools, free parking, telephone in the rooms, background music, hair dryer, mini bar etc.,
You can also enjoy the best Mediterranean gastronomic offer and upon previous request also a pic nic breakfast can be provided. The hotel also offers: a wake-up service before 21h, the hire of safes etc.…This all inclusive Benidorm hotels ensures 24-hour private vigilance as the hotel has not only advanced security technology but also provides the maximum level of flexibility and also adapts to the needs of our customers.
Do not hesitate to make your reservation for the Hotel Benidorm, also fitted out as a convention or congress centre due to his lightly and elegance style with its vast entrance simulating the classical Roman Age, where charm, sophistication and luminescence enhance the beauty of the spaces.


text:
Lyrics Depot | |
Lyrics » Lea Salonga Lyrics » TOP OF THE WORLD Lyrics |
Lyrics Depot is your source of lyrics to TOP OF THE WORLD by Lea Salonga. Please check back for more Lea Salonga lyrics. |
TOP OF THE WORLD LyricsArtist: Lea SalongaAlbum: Little Ms.Lea Salonga: Tomorrow Such a feeling's coming over me There is wonder in most everything I see Not a cloud in the sky Got the sun in my eyes And I won't be surprised if it's a dream Ev'rything I want the world to be Is now coming true especially for me And the reason is clear It's because you are here You're the nearest thing To heaven that I've seen Chorus: I'm on the top of the world lookin' Down on creation and the only explanation I can find Is the love that I've found Ever since you've been around Your love's put me at the top of the world Something in the wind has learned my name And it's tellin' me that things are not the same In the leaves on the trees And the touch of the breeze There's a pleasin' sense of happiness for me There is only one wish on my mind When this day is through I hope that I will find That tomorrow will be Just the same for you and me All I need will be mine if you are here (Repeat Chorus 2x)
Related: |
All lyrics are the property of their respective authors, artists and labels. |


text:
How Did the Fraud Against Citi's Banamex Work?
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Citigroup
(C - Get Report) CEO Michael Corbat minced no words after his firm announced that its Mexican subsidiary, Banco Nacional de Mexico, commonly called Banamex, lost about $400 million as a result of receivables fraud.
"I can assure you there will be accountability for those who perpetrated this despicable crime and any employee who enabled it, either through lax supervision, circumvention of our controls, or violating our Code of Conduct. All will be held equally responsible and we will make sure that the punishment sends a crystal clear message about the consequences of such actions," Corbat said in the company's press release.
According to Citigroup, Banamex lent $585 million to Oceanografia S.A. de C.V. ("OSA"), a Mexican oil services company, with the loans secured by accounts receivable. Banamex also had $33 million in loans made directly to OSA or letters of credit issued on behalf of OSA.
OSA had been a "key supplier" to Petroleos Mexicanos, or Pemex, Mexico's state-owned oil company. OSA in Februry was suspended from new Pemex contracts. After Citigroup and Pemex reviewed OSA's accounts receivable securing the loans, "Pemex asserted that a significant portion of the accounts receivables recorded by Banamex in connection with the Pemex accounts receivable financing program were fraudulent and that the valid receivables were substantially less than the $585 million referenced above," Citigroup said.
While it is unclear just how Banamex's loan committee was swindled into thinking that all of OSA's receivables collateral was legitimate, Brian Fox, president of Confirmation.com, provided plenty of insight in a telephone interview Friday afternoon.
"In this case, the company committing the fraud, Oceanografia, misdirected where the confirming documents would be going, or they may have bribed someone on the inside of Pemex to provide fraudulent information," Fox said. Or maybe both. Or maybe someone at Banamex, the lender, was also involved in processing incorrect documents to validate OSA's collateral. "Just relying on documentation from the client [the borrower] would be relying on the lowet level of due diligence, which would be unfortunate," Fox said, adding that it was "unclear if Banamex went to Pemex to verify the receivables during or after the lending process." This type of fraud has happened before, but has become less common in the United States, as lenders and accounting firms move to electronic validation of receivables. According to Fox, receivables fraud "is one of the most common types of financial fraud." Confirmation.com provides "secure clearing house for confirmations where companies will make and respond to requests through confirmation.com, to validate the legitimacy of receivables," Fox said. The privately-held firm has all of the top 10 U.S. banks responding to requests for audit confirmations through its service, and Fox said, "we have 11,000 accounting firms who use us to validate cash and receivables." Since Confirmation.com is guaranteeing the identities of both sides of the receivables confirmation process, creditors and auditors can take comfort in a much lower chance of being swindled than they would have faced using the old paper process, with Confirmation.com taking some liability as part of its service. The financial loss to Citigroup from the fraud reported on Friday was relatively small, with Citi lowering its after-tax net income for 2013 by $235 million to $13.673 billion, and lowering earnings-per-share by 7 cents to $4.35. The bank said it believed the fraud was "isolated," and that it was continuing a review to determine whether the remaining $33 million credit or $185 million in account receivables collateral due from Pemex was impaired. RBC Capital Markets analyst Gerard Cassidy agreed that the loss was small, but pointed out that there could be more consequences for Citigroup during a time fo hypersensitivity among U.S. bank regulators. "The fundamental problem lies more with the controls in place and ensuring that an event like this never happens again. Given the tone of CEO Mike Corbat's communication, we believe Citi is aggressively addressing this issue," Cassidy wrote in a note to clients Friday. "Therefore, we do not believe this issue will be a major impediment to the ongoing business. What may be a more serious issue is how this event may impact the regulators' view of the company's controls," Cassidy added. Citigroup's shares pulled back slightly on Friday, closing at $48.63. Citigroup Burned by Mexico FraudFollow @PhilipvanDoorn
Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
Action Alerts PLUS
Portfolio Manager Jim Cramer and Director of Research Jack Mohr reveal their investment tactics while giving advanced notice before every trade.
Product Features:
- $2.5+ million portfolio
- Large-cap and dividend focus
- Intraday trade alerts from Cramer
Quant Ratings
Access the tool that DOMINATES the Russell 2000 and the S&P 500.
Product Features:
- Buy, hold, or sell recommendations for over 4,300 stocks
- Unlimited research reports on your favorite stocks
- A custom stock screener
Stocks Under $10
David Peltier uncovers low dollar stocks with serious upside potential that are flying under Wall Street's radar.
Product Features:
- Model portfolio
- Stocks trading below $10
- Intraday trade alerts
Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
Dividend Stock Advisor
David Peltier identifies the best of breed dividend stocks that will pay a reliable AND significant income stream.
Product Features:
- Diversified model portfolio of dividend stocks
- Updates with exact steps to take - BUY, HOLD, SELL
Trifecta Stocks
Every recommendation goes through 3 layers of intense scrutinyquantitative, fundamental and technical analysisto maximize profit potential and minimize risk.
Product Features:
- Model Portfolio
- Intra Day Trade alerts
- Access to Quant Ratings
Options Profits
Our options trading pros provide over 100 monthly option trading ideas and strategies to help you become a well-seasoned trader.
Product Features:
- Actionable options commentary and news
- Real-time trading community


text:
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - View original article
Terms | |
Foodborne illness | |
Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) | |
Critical control point | |
Critical factors | |
Food, acidity, time, temperature, oxygen and moisture | |
pH | |
Water activity (aw) | |
Bacterial pathogens | |
Clostridium botulinum | |
Escherichia coli | |
Salmonella | |
Listeria | |
Viral pathogens | |
Hepatitis A | |
Parasitic pathogens | |
Blastocystis | |
Cryptosporidiosis | |
Trichinosis | |
Hand washing for hand hygiene is the act of cleaning one's hands with or without the use of water or another liquid, or with the use of soap, for the purpose of removing soil, dirt, and/or microorganisms.
Medical hand hygiene pertains to the hygiene practices related to the administration of medicine and medical care that prevents or minimizes disease and the spreading of disease. The main medical purpose of washing hands is to cleanse the hands of pathogens (including bacteria or viruses) and chemicals which can cause personal harm or disease. This is especially important for people who handle food or work in the medical field, but it is also an important practice for the general public. People can become infected with respiratory illnesses such as influenza or the common cold, for example, if they don't wash their hands before touching their eyes, nose, or mouth. Indeed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stated: "It is well documented that one of the most important measures for preventing the spread of pathogens is effective hand washing." As a general rule, handwashing protects people poorly or not at all from droplet- and airborne diseases, such as measles, chickenpox, influenza, and tuberculosis. It protects best against diseases transmitted through fecal-oral routes (such as many forms of stomach flu) and direct physical contact (such as impetigo).
Symbolic hand washing, using water only to wash hands, is a part of ritual handwashing featured in many religions, including Bahá'í Faith, Hinduism, and tevilah and netilat yadayim in Judaism. Similar to these are the practices of Lavabo in Christianity, Wudu in Islam and Misogi in Shintō.
Removal of microorganisms from skin is enhanced by the addition of soaps or detergents to water.[1] The main action of soaps and detergents is to reduce barriers to solution, and increase solubility. Water is an inefficient skin cleanser because fats and proteins, which are components of organic soil, are not readily dissolved in water. Cleansing is, however, aided by a reasonable flow of water.[citation needed]
Hot water that is comfortable for washing hands is not hot enough to kill bacteria. Bacteria grow much faster at body temperature (37 C). However, warm, soapy water is more effective than cold, soapy water at removing the natural oils on your hands which hold soils and bacteria.[2] Contrary to popular belief however, scientific studies have shown that using warm water has no effect on reducing the microbial load on hands.[3][4]
Solid soap, because of its reusable nature, may hold bacteria acquired from previous uses.[5][6] Yet, it is unlikely that any bacteria are transferred to users of the soap, as the bacteria are rinsed off with the foam.[7]
Antibacterial soaps have been heavily promoted to a health-conscious public. To date, there is no evidence that using recommended antiseptics or disinfectants selects for antibiotic-resistant organisms in nature.[8] However, antibacterial soaps contain common antibacterial agents such as Triclosan, which has an extensive list of resistant strains of organisms. So, even if antibiotic resistant strains aren't selected for by antibacterial soaps, they might not be as effective as they are marketed to be.
A comprehensive analysis from the University of Oregon School of Public Health indicated that plain soaps are as effective as consumer-grade anti-bacterial soaps containing triclosan in preventing illness and removing bacteria from the hands.[9]
A hand sanitizer or hand antiseptic is a non-water-based hand hygiene agent.[10] In the late 1990s and early part of the 21st century, alcohol rub non-water-based hand hygiene agents (also known as alcohol-based hand rubs, antiseptic hand rubs, or hand sanitizers) began to gain popularity. Most are based on isopropyl alcohol or ethanol formulated together with a thickening agent such as Carbomer into a gel, or a humectant such as glycerin into a liquid, or foam for ease of use and to decrease the drying effect of the alcohol.
Hand sanitizers containing a minimum of 60 to 95% alcohol are efficient germ killers. Alcohol rub sanitizers kill bacteria, multi-drug resistant bacteria (MRSA and VRE), tuberculosis, and some viruses (including HIV, herpes, RSV, rhinovirus, vaccinia, influenza,[11] and hepatitis) and fungus. Alcohol rub sanitizers containing 70% alcohol kill 99.97% (3.5 Log reduction, similar to 35 Decibel reduction) of the bacteria on hands 30 seconds after application and 99.99% to 99.999% (4-5 log reduction) of the bacteria on hands 1 minute after application.[12]
Hand sanitizers are most effective against bacteria and less effective against some viruses. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are almost entirely ineffective against norovirus or Norwalk type viruses, the most common cause of contagious gastroenteritis.
The CDC recommends hand washing over hand sanitizer rubs, particularly when hands are visibly dirty.[13] The increasing use of these agents is based on their ease of use and rapid killing activity against micro-organisms; however, they should not serve as a replacement for proper hand washing unless soap and water are unavailable.
Frequent use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers can cause dry skin unless emollients and/or skin moisturizers are added to the formula. The drying effect of alcohol can be reduced or eliminated by adding glycerin and/or other emollients to the formula. In clinical trials, alcohol-based hand sanitizers containing emollients caused substantially less skin irritation and dryness than soaps or antimicrobial detergents. Allergic contact dermatitis, contact urticaria syndrome or hypersensitivity to alcohol or additives present in alcohol hand rubs rarely occur.[7][14] The lower tendency to induce irritant contact dermatitis became an attraction as compared to soap and water hand washing.
Despite their effectiveness, non-water agents do not cleanse the hands of organic material, but simply disinfect them. It is for this reason that hand sanitizers are not as effective as soap and water at preventing the spread of many pathogens, since the pathogens still remain on the hands.
Alcohol-free hand sanitizer efficacy is heavily dependent on the ingredients and formulation, and historically has significantly under-performed alcohol and alcohol rubs. More recently, formulations that use benzalkonium chloride have been shown to have persistent and cumulative antimicrobial activity after application,[15] unlike alcohol, which has been shown to decrease in efficacy after repeated use, probably due to progressive adverse skin reactions.[16] Purell has been shown to fail to meet the FDA 21 CFR 333.470 performance standards for health-care personnel antiseptic hand washes, not just as a consequence of the decrease in effectiveness with repeated use, but due to a lack of persistence in antimicrobial activity after application and the decrease in effectiveness with heavy soil loads.[16] In the same study, HandClens was shown to meet and exceed the FDA performance standards.
In overview, one must use soap and warm running water, and wash all skin and nails thoroughly.
First one should rinse hands with warm water, keeping hands below wrists and forearms, to prevent contaminated water from moving from the hands to the wrists and arms. The warm water helps to open pores, which helps with the removal of microorganisms, without removing skin oils.[17] One should use five milliliters of liquid soap, to completely cover the hands,[17] and rub wet, soapy hands together, outside the running water, for at least 20 seconds.[18] The most commonly missed areas are the thumb, the wrist, the areas between the fingers, and under fingernails. Artificial nails and chipped nail polish harbor microorganisms.[17]
Then one should rinse thoroughly, from the wrist to the fingertips to ensure that any microorganisms fall off the skin rather than onto skin.[17]
One should use a paper towel to turn off the water. Dry hands and arms with a clean towel, disposable or not, and use a paper towel to open the door.
Moisturizing lotion is often recommended to keep the hands from drying out; Dry skin can lead to skin damage which can increase the risk for the transmission of infection.[17]
Enough hand antiseptic or alcohol rub must be used to thoroughly wet or cover both hands. The front and back of both hands and between and the ends of all fingers are rubbed for approximately 30 seconds until the liquid, foam or gel is dry. As well as finger tips must be washed well too rubbing them in both palms alternatively.
Effective drying of the hands is an essential part of the hand hygiene process, but there is some debate over the most effective form of drying in washrooms. A growing volume of research suggests paper towels are much more hygienic than the electric hand dryers found in many washrooms.
In 2008, a study was conducted by the University of Westminster, London, and sponsored by the paper-towel industry the European Tissue Symposium, to compare the levels of hygiene offered by paper towels, warm-air hand dryers and the more modern jet-air hand dryers.[19] The key findings were:
The scientists also carried out tests to establish whether there was the potential for cross contamination of other washroom users and the washroom environment as a result of each type of drying method. They found that:
In 2005, in a study conducted by TUV Produkt und Umwelt, different hand drying methods were evaluated.[20] The following changes in the bacterial count after drying the hands were observed:
Drying method | Effect on bacterial count |
Paper towels and roll | Decrease of 24% |
Hot-air dryer | Increase of 12% |
[21] provides a directory of case studies on hand dryers vs. paper towels provided by major hand dryer manufacturers such as Excel Dryer.
Medical hand-washing is for a minimum of 15 seconds, using generous amounts of soap and water or gel to lather and rub each part of the hands.[22] Hands should be rubbed together with digits interlocking. If there is debris under fingernails, a bristle brush may be used to remove it. Since germs may remain in the water on the hands, it is important to rinse well and wipe dry with a clean towel. After drying, the paper towel should be used to turn off the water (and open any exit door if necessary). This avoids re-contaminating the hands from those surfaces.
The purpose of hand-washing in the health-care setting is to remove pathogenic microorganisms ("germs") and avoid transmitting them. The New England Journal of Medicine reports that a lack of hand-washing remains at unacceptable levels in most medical environments, with large numbers of doctors and nurses routinely forgetting to wash their hands before touching patients.[23] One study showed that proper hand-washing and other simple procedures can decrease the rate of catheter-related bloodstream infections by 66 percent.[24]
The World Health Organization has published a sheet demonstrating standard hand-washing and hand-rubbing in health-care sectors.[25] The draft guidance of hand hygiene by the organization can also be found at its website for public comment.[26] A relevant review was conducted by Whitby et al.[12] Commercial devices can measure and validate hand hygiene, if demonstration of regulatory compliance is required.[27]
The World Health Organization has "Five Moments" for washing hands
The addition of antiseptic chemicals to soap ("medicated" or "antimicrobial" soaps) confers killing action to a hand-washing agent. Such killing action may be desired prior to performing surgery or in settings in which antibiotic-resistant organisms are highly prevalent.[28]
To 'scrub' one's hands for a surgical operation, it is necessary to have a tap that can be turned on and off without touching it with the hands, some chlorhexidine or iodine wash, sterile towels for drying the hands after washing, and a sterile brush for scrubbing and another sterile instrument for cleaning under the fingernails. All jewelry should be removed. This procedure requires washing the hands and forearms up to the elbow, usually 2–6 minutes. Long scrub-times (10 minutes) are not necessary. When rinsing, water on the forearms must be prevented from running back to the hands. After hand-washing is completed, the hands are dried with a sterile cloth and a surgical gown is donned.
Medical hand-washing became mandatory long after Hungarian physician Ignaz Semmelweis discovered its effectiveness in preventing disease in a hospital environment.[29] There are electronic devices that provide feedback to remind hospital staff to wash their hands when they forget.[30] One study has found decreased infection rates with their use.[31]
Hand washing using hand sanitizing wipes is also recommended by CDC as a convenient alternative during traveling in the absence of soap and water[32] in certain health care settings.[33]
This hygienic behavior has been shown to cut the number of child deaths from diarrhea (the second leading cause of child deaths) by almost half and from pneumonia (the leading cause of child deaths) by one-quarter.[34] There are five critical times in washing hands with soap and/or using of a hand antiseptic related to fecal-oral transmission: after using a bathroom (private or public), after changing a diaper, before feeding a child, before eating and before preparing food or handling raw meat, fish, or poultry, or any other situation leading to potential contamination and see below.[35] To reduce the spread of germs, it is also better to wash the hands and/or use a hand antiseptic before and after tending to a sick person.
For control of staphylococcal infections in hospitals, it has been found that the greatest benefit from hand-cleansing came from the first 20% of washing, and that very little additional benefit was gained when hand cleansing frequency was increased beyond 35%.[36] Washing with plain soap results in more than triple the rate of bacterial infectious disease transmitted to food as compared to washing with antibacterial soap.[37] Comparing hand-rubbing with alcohol-based solution with handwashing with antibacterial soap for a median time of 30 seconds each showed that the alcohol hand-rubbing reduced bacterial contamination 26% more than the antibacterial soap.[38] But soap and water is more effective than alcohol-based hand rubs for reducing H1N1 influenza A virus[39] and Clostridium difficile spores from hands.[40]
In symbolic hand washing using water only to wash hands is a part of ritual handwashing as a feature of many religions, including Bahá'í Faith, Hinduism and tevilah and netilat yadayim in Judaism. Similar to these are the practices of Lavabo in Christianity, Wudu in Islam and Misogi in Shintō.
The phrase "washing one's hands of" something, means declaring one's unwillingness to take responsibility for the thing or share complicity in it. In the New Testament book of Matthew, verse 27:24 gives an account of Pontius Pilate washing his hands of the decision to crucify Jesus: "When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, 'I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it'." Also see Psalm 26:6.
In Shakespeare's Macbeth, Lady Macbeth begins to compulsively wash her hands in an attempt to cleanse an imagined stain, representing her guilty conscience regarding crimes she had committed and induced her husband to commit.
It has also been found that people, after having recalled or contemplated unethical acts, tend to wash hands more often than others, and tend to value hand washing equipment more. Furthermore, those who are allowed to wash their hands after such a contemplation are less likely to engage in other "cleansing" compensatory actions, such as volunteering.[41][42]
Excessive hand washing is commonly seen as a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Hand washing. |
Terms | |
Foodborne illness | |
Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) | |
Critical control point | |
Critical factors | |
Food, acidity, time, temperature, oxygen and moisture | |
pH | |
Water activity (aw) | |
Bacterial pathogens | |
Clostridium botulinum | |
Escherichia coli | |
Salmonella | |
Listeria | |
Viral pathogens | |
Hepatitis A | |
Parasitic pathogens | |
Blastocystis | |
Cryptosporidiosis | |
Trichinosis | |


text:
Ultimate FIX Connectivity Technology & FIX Trading Infrastructure
Catalys provides an integrated FIX platform for operations, infrastructure and trading. Underpinned by our market-leading connectivity technology, it is the ultimate enabler: open-standard-based and centrally managed to truly harness unprecedented levels of performance, data interoperability and business insight.
Solutions for FIX-Based Multi-Asset Trading
Solutions for FIX-based trading of equities, fixed income, foreign exchange and derivatives products – across the pre-trade, trade and post-trade environment.
FIX Solutions for Banks >
FIX Solutions for Brokers >
FIX Solutions for Fund Managers >
FIX Solutions for Hedge Funds >
FIX Solutions for Exchanges >
FIX Solutions for Regulators >
Chief Strategy Officer Michel Balter explores FIX connectivity in Turkey's emerging capital markets.
High Performance, Low Latency FIX Engine
The industry's most compelling references, covering every sector globally, use CameronFIX to connect to buy sides, sell sides, global markets, internal/external systems, and additional counterparties.
CameronTec Group is the global standard in financial messaging FIX engines, infrastructure and tools for the Capital Markets industry.
NEWS: 19 February 2015
CameronTec Strategically Acquires FIX Onboarding Specialist Lasalletech.
NEWS: 22 October 2014
trueEX Adopts CameronTec's FIX Monitoring & Testing Solutions.
Automated Regression Testing Success and What it Means for North American Exchange, Direct Edge.
ListenEVENT: 10 March 2015
EMEA FIX Trading Conference 2015


text:
Three from Xavier earn ITA regional awards May 11, 2009 NEW ORLEANS — Xavier University of Louisiana student-athletes Terry Richardson, Mikhail Vaval and Anastesia Opata received Intercollegiate Tennis Association/NAIA Region IV (South) awards Monday. Richardson, a senior from Ellenwood, Ga., and Stockbridge High School, won the regional men's Arthur Ashe Jr. Award for Leadership and Sportsmanship. Vaval, a sophomore from New Orleans and De La Salle High School, received the regional men's Player to Watch Award. Opata, a junior from Lawrenceville, Ga., and Central Gwinnett High School, earned the regional women's Player to Watch Award. The awards came on the eve of the NAIA National Championships at Copeland-Cox Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala. Xavier's men — 16-6 and No. 18 in the final coaches poll — will play Oklahoma Christian at 9 a.m., and the 15th-ranked Gold Nuggets (18-6) will play Union (Ky.) at 1 p.m. in opening-round matches Tuesday. Richardson is 17-7 in singles and 17-5 in doubles in 2008-09 and the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Player of the Year for the second time in three seasons. He was No. 22 in the ITA/NAIA singles rankings of April 16. "Terry keeps our team together and upbeat, and he is the bridge between the players and the coach," Xavier coach Alan Green said. "He guides us spirtually, leading us in prayer before every match. His 110-percent work ethic filters down to everyone on the team. He has been a big help in scouting the Atlanta area, where he's from, and helping to recruit players to come to Xavier." Vaval is 12-8 in singles and 13-6 in doubles this season, and Opata, a first-team All-American as a sophomore, is 18-5 in singles and 20-3 in doubles. Copeland-Cox Tennis Center, formerly Mobile Tennis Center, will be the site of the NAIA tournaments for the sixth consecutive year. Twenty-four men's teams and 24 women's teams will compete. Both Xavier teams received automatic bids by winning the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference tournaments April 24.
The Xavier Gold Rush and Gold Nuggets compete in Division I of the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) as a member of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC). Xavier fields men's and women's teams in basketball, cross country and tennis.
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Xavier University of Louisiana 1 Drexel Drive Campus Box 92 New Orleans, LA 70125 (504) 520-7329 phone (504) 520-7934 fax


text:
. Alaska . Codes Home
Site Renewal:
We are attempting to get the links in this site back to where they should be. Please take a moment to send me an email with a brief description of any link that does not work so that it will be operational next time you need it. Email: Webmaster
Code Training:
Steve Wisdom from Kenai and Homer has set up a website entitled CodeEducation.com where he offers several online training opportunities nationally and his own WisdomAndAssociates.com site with onsite Alaska offerings
Please send email to email@example.com if you have any questions or would like to add to the contents.