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Posted on 15 January 2008
Sure it's great to find free, fun things to do in Las Vegas. But sometimes, it just gets better.
Someone wants YOUR opinion. Better yet, they want to pay you for it.
There's a research firm looking to reward tourists and locals who agree to evaluate such things as new TV shows, movies, consumer products or test food. Consider that in as little as 20 minutes, you could be in and out with some extra money. If this sounds good, then go to a Test America Preview Studio.
Test America Preview Studios operates three centers in Las Vegas, all on the Strip, in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood (formerly the Aladdin), in the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian and at the Fashion Show Mall. All are open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
I went by the center at the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood location this past Sunday to check it out for myself. I walked up at 1:45 pm and was immediately greeted by a recruiter named Mark. (He said to mention that he was cute.) He quickly told me that they were looking for females to evaluate a men's fragrance and give feedback on some cheese. He told me how much they were paying and quickly escorted me up stairs to the testing center. Here I was quickly interviewed by another associate and completed a very short questionnaire. By 2 pm I was escorted into another room lined with computers and given a vial of a men's fragrance to smell and give feedback on the computer survey. Eight minutes later, I was finished.
I walked back to the lobby and was asked if I also wanted to give my feedback on a new movie. I said, "sure" and went back into the room of computers and watched a new movie trailer and answered questions about it. That took another 13 minutes.
My third item to evaluate was four samples of spreadable cheese. I tasted each and gave my opinion on the computer and also signed up to be added to their list of candidates for future focus groups.
By 2:55 pm, I was out the door with three checks totaling $14. Not too bad for about an hour out of my life. It was actually kind of fun! I also found out that I can go back every 90 days and do it again.
The parent company of Test America Preview Studios is CRG Global. CRG Global has been listening to the opinions of consumers since 1989, but has only had a presence in Nevada since 2005 when it opened its first Test America site along the Strip. They quickly discovered how well visitors to Las Vegas mirror America.
The firm's analysts say the only inconsistency they have to take into account is the disproportionately large number of Californians among the roughly 60,000 people who visit their Las Vegas testing centers each year.
Tourists to Test America's centers may be in for an unexpected treat. Among the products they test are menu items for various restaurant groups. The Miracle Mile Shops location includes a commercial-size kitchen and executive chefs and their teams come in to cook and test these menu items.
One chain recently wanted to determine the popularity of a new steak sauce. Guests were treated to full steak dinners simply to determine whether they liked the sauce. On other occasions, visitors have been paid to taste-test sandwiches and other new food creations. The over-21 group is sometimes asked to try new wines and beers.
Guests receive various amounts for their participation, depending on the length of time spent and the type of product.
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I tried a new product, and even saw a tv pilot. I thought it was fun, and if they ever wanted shows tested online I'd be one of the first participatients
They will be holding a paid survey open tomorrow, Friday March 23, 2012 for $75 to females only that qualify for the survey, there will be an undetermined amount of surveys where women within a certain age range can qualify for. They assure there will be something for women of all ages and most women will qualify for all the surveys.


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Pic3D Lenticular Lens for Making 2D Displays Stereo 3D Capable
Pic3D is another product in the form of a thin plastic sheet that you can attach to a 2D display to make it able to display stereoscopic 3D content without any hardware modification or additional hardware (no 3D glasses are required), you will of course need a special software player to be able to play the content in 3D. Pic3D has been developed by a Japanese company called Global Wave and although it has been announced a while ago, it is still only available on the Japanese market only. Pic3D comes in the form of lenticular sheets for different devices and screen sizes that when applied turns ordinary 2D displays into autostereoscopic 3D ones. Currently the Pic3D supports only for playback of 3D movies, and although the software players accept Side by Side input, the output of the device is neither row or column interleaved, but the lines are actually kind of angled in order not to have that much noticeable loss of resolution and detail in 3D mode, but more about that in a bitâ?¦
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The Pic3D is also available for some laptops as well as for desktop monitors. The mobile computer versions are designed for laptops with a screen size of 12.1-inches and resolution of 1280Ã?800 pixels (available for 4725 Yen or about $61 USD) as well as for 15.6-inch laptops with a resolution of 1366Ã?768 pixels (available for 6300 Yen or about $81 USD). The models for desktop monitors are intended for 21.5-inch Full HD displays and for 23-inch Full HD displays with a prices of 14700 Yen and 15750 Yen respectively or about $190 USD and $203 USD which is already quite a bit expensive. There are actually 3D monitors that you can buy for that much, although not autostereoscopic 3D ones, but still 3D-capable using passive 3D glasses. On the image above you can see a sample output from a Side by Side 3D video being played with the PC version of the video player that you need to use with the Pic3D attached to your screen. The video player for Windows can also benefit from some improvements in the interface and getting video controls while playing back the content, I've also noticed that it does consume quite a lot of system memory when playing back 3D videos.
Pic3D's approach is a bit different as compared to some of the other similar products, although their product is in the form of a thin plastic foil, it does not completely stick to the display of the device, so you can easily remove and reattach it when you want to. The company also claims that trough their filter the 2D image displayed on the screen will be left unaffected, so even with the filter applied the display should be quite useable when playing back normal 2D content. Pic3D also promises higher brightness, so after being applied it should reduce the maximum level of brightness of the device by just about 10% and is supposed to provide wide viewing angles of up to 120 degrees, so it does sound really promising. There are however some limitations that you should also be well aware ofâ?¦
You should know that on mobile devices such as the iPhone or iPad, where you can easily rotate the screen you will not be able to use the 3D mode in all orientations, it will be available only in the landscape mode (the player locks it in when started). The same also applies for the versions of the product for laptops and desktop monitors, but there you are not very likely to rotate the monitor anyway, so it isn't that much of a limitation for them as for the mobile devices. Furthermore there is no support for playing back of 3D photos using the Pic3D for the moment and you are also not able to play games in stereo 3D mode. Due to the non standard image input for 3D that the Pic3D screen filter uses you are not able to feed it with such output from an application such as iZ3D or DDD TriDef 3D in order to play your favorite games in stereo 3D mode for example. Maybe the developers of the product will do something about the current limitation of only being able to play Side by Side 3D videos using their product, but for now this is not making their product way too attractive for anything other than maybe Apple's mobile devices. Still and interesting product to watch, especially if/when it also becomes available outside of Japan as wellâ?¦
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Camping World Truck Series race with a dominating performance at Phoenix
International Raceway.
Clint Bowyer, the pole sitter, led the first 43 laps, but during a round of
pit stops under the first caution, Busch beat Bowyer out of the pits and then
ran in front for the remaining 107 laps.
Busch notched his 25th victory in just his 87th truck start. He has now won 87
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"All in all, it was a good day and a good night," Busch said. "We were good in
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He also won at Phoenix in 2007.
Prior to the 150-lap race, Busch already had a busy day at the flat one-mile
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Nighthawk is a cowboy from the rough bunch
Bat lash is also from Jonah Hex's Rough bunch
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A former soldier in the Sinestro Corps, Meershom was one of the Sinestro Corpsmen until he became a Bronx OutLawz
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Former Sinestro Corps Soldier of Sector 108 & Became a member of the Bronx OutLawz
Momaw is an Ithorian who is deeply attuned to the force & became a member of a member of the Bronx OutLawz.
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Devaronian Sith, part of The Bronx OutLawz
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Sorry to hear that. Its sounds like you bought your bike with the guards already attached. Even though this is the case, I feel responsible. We did not specify the Permatex gasoline resistant adhesive to use, as such I can replace the left guard for you at no charge. just pay shipping. We make these in runs based on orders. its on the schedule to make some more in the near future. Just send me a pm and Ill get a replacement lined up for you.
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Track events always have their beginner level drivers out there trying to learn the ropes and get racing experience. However, if you're going to rep your Camaro and give the crowd a little something to cheer about, maybe you should sort of know the basics of driving. A bright yellow Camaro failing to attempt donuts isn't hard to overlook. Yes, people make mistakes and feeling the pressure to show off things often go wrong. You're not alone, buddy.
Everyone knows the famous "Bumblebee" Camaro from the movie Tranformers. The bright yellow muscle car stood out giving car enthusiasts something to drool over, you know, besides Megan Fox.
That particular yellow color became really popular following the movie with many wanting their own black and yellow "Bumbleebee", no matter the model. The Camaro was reintroduced for the 2010 model year and as soon as it became more and more available, it was like the transforming Bumblebee was pretty much everywhere.
Here's one of those hardcore fans trying to bust out a little entertainment for the crowd but while trying to do so, he sort of doesn't come through with it. What's worse is after he tries many times to get it, the second after he leaves an experienced driver in a Ford GT shows him up with a mean power slide.
Here's just a little advice for our fellow Chevy driver, though. Give it a little practice and take it back out and try again. Give the people something to cheer about!
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Rating: 5.0
By Sara Kimberley, campaignlive.co.uk, Thursday, 11 October 2012 08:00AM
The retailer is conducting a review of the business through The Haystack Group, which comes ahead of an expected increase in advertising activity.
The bulk of Harrods' current spend is across radio, press and outdoor advertising, according to Nielsen. Radioville is the incumbent on the radio business and PHD handles Harrods' media account, which will be unaffected by the review.
The move to appoint a new advertising agency comes as the retailer looks to build a long-term presence in the growing luxury-store market.
Last year, the Qatar Holding-owned department store launched a transactional mobile site and online magazine as part of a raft of new digital initiatives to push the brand internationally.
Harrods also set up a media arm to sell advertising opportunities across its assets, including its Knightsbridge store. Harrods Media sells space on digital screens in-store, as well as in shop windows, posters and displays, lift wraps, Harrods Magazine and its iPhone app.
The department store posted record pre-tax profits of £125.3 million in the year to 28 January – a 15 per cent rise.
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The Countess and her clown/servant, Lavache, discourse on the subject of the "court," where he is shortly to be sent on an errand.
This comical interlude has a threefold function: (1) as a bridge, (2) as an emotional and thematic gloss on the scenes either side of it, and (3) as a simple entertainment in itself. Remember, Shakespeare's comic actors were given room for improvisation, and hence a scene like this one, obliquely satirizing courtly manners, could be largely visual in the person of the clown preparing himself to make an appearance before a group of courtiers. While practicing the art of foppishly affected speech — the inanely repeated "universal answer" to every question is "O Lord, sir!" — the clown is no doubt also training himself physically, in highly artificial, dance-like movements. This, Shakespeare seems to be saying, is the world to which Bertram wants to attach himself.
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Townsend House was founded in 1874 by William Townsend MP, who, after two terms in office as Mayor of Adelaide set about fulfilling his ambition to establish a "Blind Asylum in the City of Adelaide".
William Townsend arrived from England on 2nd August 1853. From a humble background of being unable to write, and having worked as an assistant to a Potato Merchant, he established his own business and developed a strong interest in politics. He actively participated in developing the framework of the 1855 Constitution and became the sitting Member for Sturt in 1857, a position he held until his death in 1882. He was a lay preacher in the Congregational Church and an active philanthropist of his time.
It was this spirit of philanthropy, combined with his determination and concern for people less fortunate than himself that led to him establishing Townsend House. As a strong orator of his time, he was able to gain support through speeches in Parliament and the community, to establish The Institution for the Blind, Deaf and Dumb.
William Townsend established a Public Committee with himself as Chairman to raise the funds needed to build an institution to house and protect the "afflicted".
The committee comprising prominent citizens of the day raised money through philanthropy, Government funds and citizenship.
Thus began the history of Townsend House. Built originally as an institution and charitable trust it provided a place of refuge, education, and boarding facilities. It was set in the rural area of Brighton and was largely shut off from the rest of the world.
This information is intended to provide a chronological time line of Townsend House. It will take you through from the time of its inception to its current role of supporting people to live independently in the community.
In 1849 the Calton Hotel was built on the original site of The Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute, now known as Townsend House.
By 1850 the Calton Hotel changed it's name to The Grace Darling Hotel. It consisted of a 13-room establishment, with a cottage and brick stables on a 24 acre property, extending from Brighton Road to the Beach. The Hotel is known to have much of a chequered past, as well as being home to historical events that celebrated the establishment of Brighton.
The venue was chosen for a celebration banquet following the laying of the foundation stone of St. Judes Church.
In the year 1855 it hosted the first meeting of the District Council of Brighton.
In 1856 The Grace Darling Building ceased to operate as a hotel and in 1857 it became home to 103 children as an Industrial School. Despite Government spending of £1,127 on improvements, conditions were so bad that the children were removed and the building closed. A plaque now stands on this historical site.It became evident that a purpose built home was necessary to provide a home for the"destitute". In 1865 William Townsend discovered that there were 34 totally destitute blind people living in the State and proceeded to establish an Institution, that was to be "primarily an asylum, a place of refuge to protect the afflicted from a world in which they could not cope".
On 26 June 1872, William Townsend, Member for Onkaparinga proposed to the House of Assembly that it would: "be desirable to supplement by an equal amount any sum raised by public subscription for establishing an asylum for blind and idiotic persons" The word "idiotic"was removed and it was determined to associate the blind with the deaf and the resolution was passed.
In 1874 The South Australian Institution for the Blind, Deaf and Dumb was established. The Grace Darling Building and surrounding land was leased and purchased 2 years later by the South Australian Institution for the Blind, Deaf and Dumb.
The need to establish larger premises was identified and the Hon. Thomas English was asked to prepare plans for the Institution.
Townsend House is a two storey stone building built in the Victorian Gothic style, it is 154 feet long and 33 feet 6 inches tall. The building commenced in 1876 and was completed in 1878 for a tendered cost of £4,289. The foundation stone was laid on 24 November 1876, in a lavish ceremony by Miss Jean Townsend, daughter of the founder. A time capsule containing coins, newspapers of the day and a list of attending dignitaries was laid. The time capsule was opened in 2001 at a dinner celebrating 125 years of Townsend House. The contents are now on display in the foyer of the main building. Testimony to the fundraising abilities of William Townsend and the committee it had a balance free from debt of five Pounds.
The building was completed in 1878 and 24 children were immediately admitted. Education, it was said, was offered "of an ordinary school type". Children could board as either normal boarders, or as parlour boarders for an extra £40 – £45 per annum. Parlour boarders lived separately from non-fee paying pupils. By 1880 however, all boarders were entirely without means.
A road to the beach was constructed, which later became a bitumen road (Smith Avenue) in 1935. Dr Schomburgh, Director of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens donated about 100 trees including pines and gums.
In 1883 half an acre of land fronting Brighton Road (northern corner of the property) was offered to the government for a sum of £50 for the first official Post Office. The Brighton Post Officer has many of the original photos of Brighton on display. Enrolments continued to grow creating an even greater need for accommodation at Townsend House. A generous bequest in 1883 made possible an addition to the main building named The Anderson Wing, after J.G. Anderson a commercial traveler who made the bequest. The addition was built on the northern side of the main building, it was two storey's made of stone and erected in parts. When it was completed in 1886 it comprised a large school room, dining room, 2 large dormitories, bedrooms for teachers and a pantry with a separate staircase for the boys.
In 1884, The Industrial School for the Blind was established in North Adelaide to cater for adults who were blind. Nine pupils were transferred from Townsend House to the new school, where they received training in trades such as brush and basket making.
The establishment of the Industrial School for the Blind reflected changing community attitudes to the role of institutions, to be less of an asylum for the destitute, to providing education and training.
The need to expand the Institution necessitated the purchase of a further 15 1/2 acres of land. The adjoining property north east of Townsend House bordering Wattle and King George Avenue was purchased. This enabled the establishment of a farm to provide work and sustenance for people living on the property. The property continued to grow with eight acres bequeathed to the Institution by former Mayor of Brighton, Joseph Downing.
20 acres of wheat and 3 acres of Lucerne were being cultivated. Large areas were devoted to growing fruit and vegetables, while cows and cattle were also maintained on the property. The farm was operated until 1963. The philosophy of the day now meant that it was considered beneficial to educate pupils in a trade. Boot making was first taught in 1892 and woodwork was introduced two years later. Girls were taught laundry work, needle work, knitting and table waiting. By this time all boots, shoes, dresses and underclothes were made on-site.
1893 A small single storey wing was erected at the rear of the main building to provide a kitchen, scullery and laundry. Two store rooms and a cellar were added in 1902. The wing was demolished in 1969.
1894 By this time Townsend House catered for a total of 146 children. Building work continued to meet the additional demands on the institution. In 1894 a single storey stone and brick carpenter's workshop was erected.
A small isolation hospital (now known as the Harold Raymond Building) was built to the north of the Main Buildings. It comprised two wards and a nurse's room. This was enlarged in 1913 by the addition of two more wards to cater for infectious disease and convalescence. This is one of the few remaining buildings on the property and has been refurbished to accommodate Townsend House Community Services.
The Colton Wing to the south of the Main Building was erected in 1902. This completed the original plan for the institution by the architect Thomas English. The tender for £2,000 by D. J. Hervett was accepted and the building was completed in 1902. The building was 65 feet long and 46 feet wide. This now allowed for classes to be taught in separate rooms rather than being taught together in the one space.
The Institution installed its first telephone in 1903.
New playrooms and toilet, accommodation for staff and classrooms were built at the rear of the main building. The remains of the playroom have been converted to a garage.
This year saw the introduction of better lighting. Kerosene lamps were replaced by acetylene at a cost of £224/10/-.
A building committee was established to plan a gymnasium and a new residential building for senior boys and male teachers. Extensions to the Harold Raymond Building were completed. The total cost for this work was£10,000. The Government contributed £5,000, Sir Edwin Smith donated £2,000 and £3,000 was raised through public subscription.
The Barr-Smith Gymnasium was erected in memory of George Barr-Smith. It measured 75 feet x 40feet and was fitted with a platform. The Lady Smith Building was built to provide teaching and residential accommodation for children who were deaf. It comprised 12 classrooms and ancillary rooms on the ground floor.
No major building work was to take place now for 55 years. In 1915 legislation was passed making the education of blind, deaf, mute and mentally defective children compulsory between the ages of six and sixteen. Onus was placed on parents to provide education and fines were imposed for non-compliance. The need for charity and benevolence, which accompanied the founding of the Institution, continued, as did their zeal to offer education and training to children.
By this time the Institution was in need of additional financing and began to sell land as a way of raising money for services. Six Esplanade frontages, 13 adjacent sites and 31 blocks facing Brighton Road, Railway Crescent and Wattle Street, were sold. In 1925, 289 Deaf and 129 children who were blind had been admitted to the Institution. The majority of adults went on to maintain themselves in the community. The Institution prided itself on the fact that no pupil had ever been excluded or refused because of the parent's inability to pay fees. School fees were charged but a means test was applied to the free and assisted pupils. Official Collectors were employed to seek donations from the public.
Bores were constructed and an irrigation scheme devised to make the Institution independent of water restrictions. Physical welfare of the children was receiving increased attention and a cricket pitch and tennis courts were laid. The Annual Report stated that the Twinkles Club, donated a gramophone and 20 records, a wireless set with a loud speaker and a Baby Pathe Cinema machine with 6 films for children. The first integration of children in to mainstream education, who were deaf, occurred in 1929. Two boys attended Goodwood Central School to learn woodwork and metalwork. This number increased to six in 1932. The trend to integration was to have a major impact on the Institution in the future. Families were urged to ensure that children who were Deaf received an education; The Education Department supported children to be admitted to the Institution to be properly taught and trained. Accommodation continued to be provided with some boarders returning to their family home on weekends. Throughout the years of schooling, children were encouraged to manage individual garden plots for which the Institution gave a prize for the year's effort.
Smith Avenue was constructed to give access to the beach.
In 1936 Mr. Harold Raymond was celebrated in the Annual Report for his work as Organiser of the Institute. Harold Raymond was a violinist who had been trained and educated at the Brighton School as a lad.
His company toured the state giving concerts to raise funds. The report stated: "Since taking over this work five years ago, something like eight hundred concerts have been held and a great deal of money raised thereby. The Board of Management is deeply grateful to all who have assisted Mr. Raymond and his party in this special work, his hotel and boarding house proprietors, also private householders for granting hospitality and accommodation, printers, ticket sellers and hall committees, petrol station proprietors, subscribers and various personal workers of whom there are too many to enumerate. The board and Mr. Raymond are optimistic regarding the future and can assure the general public that the 1937 variety Presentation will maintain its present high standard and good quality. They also trust that the entire public will again do its share in assisting this worthy cause. Tour for 12 months: net receipts of £286."
The institution continued to focus on education of children who were Blind, deaf and Hearing Impaired, being proud of their success and engaging new ideas and technology to support their goals. In 1938, a paper titled "Work With Multitone" was presented by a teacher from the Sydney Institution. The paper stated that it had improved children's speech, who were "partially deaf or for those with varying degrees of residual hearing". One was ordered and eventually arrived from England. The Multitone was a group instrument fitted with eight separate earphones. The unit allowed each child to be fitted individually allowing the child to control their own tone and volume. As a result, a hearing aid class was formed at the school.
Music appreciation, reading, physical drill was also included in education. Manual work was encouraged for the boys and the girls were taught domestic duties, such as cooking, sewing, ironing, knitting and darning.
A block of land giving access to the property from King Street was purchased. This was later sold. The Insurance Companies Society sponsored moving pictures each month for the children.
Between 1940 and 1941, there was a German Measles epidemic in Adelaide. This saw a substantial increase in the number of children who were deaf in the community. As a result, admission age to the Institution was dropped from 6 to 5, then to 4 years and a kindergarten was formed. The long standing issue of manual versus oral teaching of deaf children came to the fore again. While the institution moved to meet these needs dissatisfaction grew and planning was undertaken to develop a separate school for Oral teaching of the deaf. Concern continued by the School regarding the late admission of children to the education system. The name"Institution" was raised as a probable cause of anxiety for some parents who were unaware of the nature and scope of the work of the Institution and its goal of educating children. A name change at this time though, was seen as difficult to introduce due to the "legacies" received by the Institution.
The Harold Raymond Building was no longer used for infectious disease and was converted to a private residence.
An avenue of trees (Canary Island Pines) was planted along a roadway 50 feet wide leading from Colton Avenue to the Main Building. This corresponded with the main driveway from King George Avenue, which did not then extend through the grounds. The trees did not survive and the proposed name, Neill Avenue, has never been used.
In 1945/46 a new Oral Kindergarten was established at Gilberton. Children who were deaf and used the manual method of signing continued to be educated at Townsend House.
In 1946 the school changed it's name to Townsend House Schools for deaf and blind Children. Thelegal body, the Institution however, retained its name.
The institution recorded serious financial difficulties for the first but not last time in this year.
The momentum to integrate children who had a disability in to the community was growing and in 1952, a further two oral classes for children who were deaf opened at Kilkenny Primary School. This was followed by the establishmentof a partially deaf unit at Woodville Primary School and a similar unit at North Adelaide. The Cannon Report of 1953 recommended that the School for Deaf conducted by the Institution become a special public school under the Minister of Education. This however took ten years to implement. At this time the school was separating children who were deaf and being taught orally and manually. Children who were taught orally were housed in the Nursery School and Main Building. Children who were taught manually, were accommodated and taught in the Lady Smith Building. Each section had its own staff, dormitories and facilities. Numbers attending the institution continued to increase. From 1945 – 1955 the total intake to the School for the Deaf was 46. In 1967, 71 children who were deaf and 30 children who were blind were enrolled.
New curricula including secondary subjects were developed and an?extensive range of evening activities were offered to residents. These included Boy Scouts and Girl Guide Troops, socials, dancing?sport and clubs. Music and typing lessons were conducted out of school.
A new department was opened, catering for young deaf children and located in the Harold Raymond Building, which had previously been used by the Superintendent Mr. Barkham and his family. The building was re-planned and refurbished to offer class and residential facilities, as this was a nursery infant school it was seen as an opportunity to give oral training to the young deaf children. A fire prevention system was installed throughout the schools with flashing lights and warning bells, set off by a rise in heat.
The cost of running the Institution again necessitated the sale of land. This time, land in Smith Avenue at the rear of the school was sold.
The Howard Report into the financial affairs of the Institution was commissioned by the Minister and reported in 1961. The report commented on the Institutions deteriorating financial position, but did not recommend that the Government assume responsibility for the schools.
New dormitory accommodation was provided in the Nursery Centre.
A deputation of the Board of Townsend house approached the Minister to request that they be relieved of the responsibility of educating the children.
The government assumed direct responsibility for the education of students. The farm was closed down. A dual system of control operated, with the Education Department controlling the School and the Institution controlling the residents and the grounds.
Between 1963 and 1976 there were major changes in the approach towards educating the deaf. The emphasis changed towards mainstream education. Education was moved off site, while children remained in boarding house and residential facilities at Townsend House.
11 acres of land to the east of King George Avenue was sold to the Education Department for£125,000. Finance from the sale of property was used to build the cottages.
The Grace Darling Building was demolished. A plaque remains.
The Barr-Smith Gymnasium Hall was gutted by fire. The exterior walls were all that remained and it was demolished. This was a tragic loss to the Institution. In 1966 The Speech and Hearing Centre was established at Brighton Primary School. 12 pupils and 2 teachers transferred. Residential students continued to reside at Townsend House. The question of upgrading the residential facilities was reviewed and it was decided to close the dormitory style accommodation to self contained cottages.
Seven residential cottages were built at the eastern end of the site and a new oval was constructed. Five cottages were allocated to children who were deaf and two allocated to children who were blind / vision impaired. The land for this purpose was released from closure of the farm and funding was made possible by the sale of 11 acres. With the introduction of the cottages each being run autonomously, the role of Superintendent was superfluous and the position ceased after 95 years.
The Education Department assumed responsibility for repairs and maintenance of buildings used for education while Townsend House continued to maintain the grounds.
New school buildings were built behind the main building to the design of Architects Berry, Gilbert, Polomka, Riches. The new school complex was built by the Institution at a cost of $1.1 million, funded by Townsend House and assisted by Government Grants and the Myrtle Chalk bequest.The school consisted of 3 independent schools: 1. The S.A. Schoolfor Blind Children 2. The S.A. School for deaf Children. 3.Pre-School for Hearing and Hearing Impaired Children.
The Board of Townsend House announced that on completion of the proposed new school, the old buildings would be demolished as they were "obsolete and of no further use". Further to this, the Board felt that there was no money for the rehabilitation of the main building. This decision touched an emotional cord with the local community and lead to the placing of a ban by the builder's laborers on any demolition. Numerous "Letters to the Editor" ensued, as did community bitterness towards the demolition. As a result The City of Brighton, Community Centre Committee was formed.
In mid 1975 the Board of Townsend House decided to proceed with the demolition of the main building. This provoked further outcry from the local residents who considered the building to have historical and architectural importance. A deadlock situation lead to the matter being referred to the South Australian Government.
In July 1976 a Report by The Committee of Enquiry in to the future of the old buildings at Townsend House was commissioned. A total of 27 submissions were received from individuals and organisations. Of the 27 submissions, 8 were from the Board of management and staff (pas tand present), 4 were from persons who were blind, 4 were from educational institutions and 11 were from community groups, organisations and the general public.
"TOWNSEND HOUSE DYING"… "Townsend House is dying of shame and neglect" read a heading from the local Guardian on Wednesday July 5th 1978. Mr. John Mathwin MP spoke out against what he described as the ruin of a valuable community facility.
The Guardian again reported on October 3rd 1979 that the demolition of historic Townsend House had begun. A demolition tender had been let and workmen had begun preparing the site. Only the central building (Townsend House) was to be retained. The Anderson and Colton wings, Lady Smith building and a number of minor out-buildings were demolished. The former hospital and later Deaf Nursery School was converted to a craft centre through a grant of more than $30,000 from the institution. Hodgkinson, Mathews & Partners, Architect undertook external renovation work on the Main Building, and in February 1979, it was recommended that the main building be entered on the State Heritage Register. Townsend House was retained along with the Harold Raymond Building. Redevelopment and landscaping of the property was undertaken, including the relocation of rubble from the demolished buildings. Undertaken by Hodgkinson, Mathews & Partners, Architects.
In 1985 Townsend House began the first stage of Community Services, with the introduction of the Early Childhood Support Services – Blind and Vision Impaired. Residential facilities remained. The Harold Raymond Building was utilised for the Early Childhood Support services, along with housing The Visiting Teacher Program from Townsend School.
In 1987 Townsend House developed the Time for Carers Program. Time for Carers, focused on the northern region of Adelaide and supported families of children who had a disability living at home rather than in institutions.
At 5:30 on Saturday 16 April 1988, the building was the target of vandalism and a fire was deliberately lit causing $400,000 worth of damage to the Main Building. Six fire units and 36 fire fighters attended the blaze, which rushed from the basement to the first floor. In this, the Central Staircase was destroyed.
In 1989 Federal funding was provided to allow part of the main building to be restored. LeMessurier Architects began a staged process of restoration and adaptation of the main Building at ground floor level.
Following dissolution of the LeMessurier Architects partnership, Bruce Harry & Associates continued the restoration and adaptation of the Main Building completing the ground floor and half of the first floor. A new driveway was laid and landscaping took place. A slate fountain was donated, sculpted by Sylvio Apoonyi and built by C & M Thompson, the fountain is placed in the central lawn area in front of the main building.
The Gymnasium within the new school complex was rebuilt following a fire.
The Main Building, the Harold Raymond Building and the outside shell of the former girls' playroom are all that remain from the institutions earlier history. The cottages and school buildings represent the more recent history of the institution. The new school complex is leased by the education department and comprises Townsend school for the blind / vision impaired and Kilparrin, a Teaching and Assessment Unit for children who have a dual sensory loss and additional disabilities. On 17 December 1999, residential facilities closed at Townsend House. This was due largely to changing community attitudes, fewer registrations and the high cost of running accommodation. Townsend House was successful in gaining funding from The State Government Disability Services office to develop a community based program for children aged 0 – 12 years who were deaf or hearing impaired. The cottages were no longer used for accommodation by Townsend House and were leased to the Education department, private persons and as a base for Townsend house Community Service staff.
Following the allocation of a substantial grant from the Centenary of Federation Fund, restoration was completed on the main Building and the Harold Raymond Building. A model to provide Community Services to children living with their families in the community was presented to the Board and accepted. The model based on community inclusion provides a range of therapeutic, training and recreational programs to support education and recreation leading to independence in life. In October 2000 EDS Computer Company held their State Global Volunteers Day at Townsend House and together with 150 of their staff redeveloped the garden beds in the circular lawn, and garden adjoining Townsend House. The fountain in the circular lawn was completed with a donation along with garden urns.
Townsend House Community Services grew from strength to strength developing and providing programs for children who had a sensory impairment and their families. The Board approved support to children and young adults up to the age of 25 years. Townsend House opened its doors to greater involvement with blind sporting bodies, and affiliated organisations supporting people who are deaf and hearing impaired. A very strong welcome was offered to promote the inclusion of people who have a sensory impairment to access the property for reunions, activities and functions. Through a Federal Cultural Heritage Grant, Townsend House was able to be renovated. The official opening of the building took place on 7 December 2001 when the Minister for Ageing and Disabilities, Mr. Robert Lawson QC officiated at the launch of The Can:Do 4Kids Townsend House Foundation.


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Tulane's record moves to 7-4. The Spider's record falls to 4-7.
Daniel Puckett scored a career high 12 points and grabbed five rebounds for the Greenies and freshman Kevin Sims scored 10 points. Matt Wheaton contributed 8 points for the Wave.
Gomez led Tulane with 8 rebounds, and Wheaton added 7 boards.
In the second half the Green Wave led by as many as 19 points before Richmond rallied to cut the lead to 4 before Puckett pulled the Greenie's bacon from the frying pan by scoring 5 points in the closing minutes, as the Wave fought off the Spider's rally.
Richmond did cut the Tulane lead to 4 points in the final minutes, but could come no closer.
The Spiders were led by Brian Morris who scored 12 points despite going 3-of-8 from the floor. David Gonzalvez and Peter Thomas scored 10 points each for the Spiders.
Tulane was hot early, hitting 14 of 22 of their shots from the floor in the first half to build a 40-24 halftime lead. For the night the Green Wave hit 56.1 percent of their shots from the floor. The Wave hit 45 percent from beyond the arc, although senior Chris Moore hit only one of his six three-point attempts.
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A new video has been created describing anatomically how a person pops the ear open when it feels clogged or under pressure. Also explained is what happens anatomically when the clogged ear is very difficult if not impossible to pop open; a condition called eustachian tube dysfunction.
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April 18, 2012
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Video on Ear Clogging and What Happens When They Pop Open (or Don't)
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Fauquier ENTDr. Christopher Chang is a solo private practice otolaryngology, head & neck surgeon specializing in the treatment of problems related to the ear, nose, and throat. Located in Warrenton, VA about 45 minutes west of Washington DC, he also provides inhalant allergy testing/treatment, hearing tests, and dispenses hearing aids. Google+ Christopher Chang, MD Bio
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- AnonymousApril 18, 2012 at 3:47:00 PM EDT
There is another option for eustachian tube dysfunction, that may be right for you, it's called eustachian tube dilation. I had it done 6 months ago and it worked instantly. My tubes are still open. This is a new procedure that may be another option for people suffering with EDT. If you google under videos,"new treatment for Eustachian Tube Dysfunction" you can see the actual surgery. This is a devasting problem for many people. I got better, i hope others do too. Check it out. It may help.ReplyDelete
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Hair Myths and facts: Uncover what's good and bad for your hair
Myth: Not cutting your hair will make it grow faster.
Although you might notice a gain in length if you go without a trim for an extended period of time, that won't last long. If hair is not trimmed regularly, the ends will eventually get weak and begin to split and break. This process leaves the hair looking brittle on the ends and perhaps even shorter. It may even seem like your hair has stopped growing, when in fact your hair is still growing at the same speed as before — only now it's breaking off at about the same rate.
Fact: Hair grows faster in summer than in winter.
It's true! The summer sun and heat stimulate blood flow in your head and scalp, which nourishes hair follicles and enables hair to grow faster — about a quarter inch faster — than in the cooler winter. Hair normally grows at an average rate of about a half inch a month.
Myth: You have to shampoo every day to keep hair clean and healthy.
In fact, shampooing too much can rob your hair of the natural oils it needs to stay healthy. When you do wash your hair, rub shampoo in close to the scalp and then bring it quickly through the ends. This process helps to avoid dry and brittle ends, and is especially helpful for those with long and/or color-treated hair.
Fact: It's normal to lose some hair every day.
It's considered normal to lose between 50 to 100 hairs a day. Increased hair loss could be the result of stress or illness. If stress or illness is not to blame, you may simply need a haircut — hair that goes untrimmed is more likely to split and break off.
Myth: It's best to brush your hair when it's wet.
In fact, hair is more fragile when it is wet. Handle hair with care, brushing and combing gently when wet. It is best to style hair when it is somewhat dry.


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Jon Cooper: We've Gotta Be A Better Faceoff Team
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Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper spoke to the media after today's morning skate. He addressed last night's loss and today's upcoming game.
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"I thought our group played pretty well. It was an electric atmosphere. I don't now if we could have drawn up a worst case scenario to get scored on in eleven seconds. It was so loud in there all they did was extend the cheer."
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Snapdragon 800-packing Galaxy S4 Advance hits France
The Snapdragon 800 version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 (model number I9506) made its way to Europe last month when it landed in Germany. The availability has expanded slightly and the phone is now available in France as well.
There the phone has been dubbed Galaxy S4 Advance (rather than S4 LTE-A or other similar monickers) and is available in black and white.
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Advance has several advantages over the international Galaxy S4 a more powerful processor (Krait 400 cores at 2.3GHz over Krait 300 at 1.9GHz), better GPU (Adreno 330 over 320) and support for faster 4G LTE (up to 150Mpbs).
French users can grab it for 70 (after rebate) with a 2-year contract with Orange (70 a month) or get it SIM-free from Amazon at 630. Note that these prices are for the 16GB model.
For comparison, a 16GB Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 (that's the Snapdragon 600 version) is much cheaper at 450 SIM-free.
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Houston, Texas (PRWEB) November 13, 2013
Tripwire, Inc., a leading global provider of risk-based security and compliance management solutions, today announced the results of research comparing risk-based security management in the industrial sector to that of other industries. The survey data is being shared at the eighth annual American Petroleum Institute Cybersecurity Conference.
The survey, conducted in April 2013 with the Ponemon Institute®, evaluates the attitudes of 1,320 respondents from IT security, IT operations, IT risk management, business operations, compliance/internal audit and enterprise risk management. One hundred eight industrial sector respondents from the U.S. and U.K. participated in the industrial controls portion of the survey
"With the rapid escalation of critical infrastructure cybersecurity threats, industrial control organizations have a lot to do," said Dwayne Melancon, chief technology officer for Tripwire. "It is encouraging that they are embracing a risk-based view of their operations at a higher than average rate, but this is not enough to protect them against determined attackers. It is imperative for this sector to get a handle on system hardening and configuration management practices to improve security and reliability."
Key findings included:
However, the study revealed that the industrial sector is less effective than other industries in deploying risk management controls and communicating effectively about security. Additional findings included:
"Even though industrial sector organizations are actively considering security risks, they must also improve their willingness to elevate key risks to the executive level," Melancon continued. "Security risks must be considered in context with overall business risk or the entire organization's success will be in jeopardy."
For more information about this survey, please visit: http://www.tripwire.com/ponemon/2013/#industrial.
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Tripwire is a leading global provider of risk-based security and compliance management solutions, enabling enterprises, government agencies and service providers to effectively connect security to their business. Tripwire provides the broadest set of foundational security controls including security configuration management, vulnerability management, file integrity monitoring, log and event management. Tripwire solutions deliver unprecedented visibility, business context and security business intelligence allowing extended enterprises to protect sensitive data from breaches, vulnerabilities, and threats. Learn more at http://www.tripwire.com, get security news, trends and insights at http://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/ or follow us on Twitter @TripwireInc.


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Anaheim, CA (PRWEB) April 03, 2013
Crescent Moon Yoga, a recognized leader in functional and stylish fitness accessories, is responding to the dramatic growth in Barre method exercise by adding new spring colors in pink, purple, red and royal blue to its best-selling line of ExerSocks.
Crescent Moon created the original 'grippy-style' ExerSock, in 2002. The ExerSock is designed to provide non-slip traction, a cushioned sole and anti-bacterial protection without the weight and bulk of a sneaker. The lightweight and flexible design of the ExerSock is perfect for low impact workouts such as Barre, Yoga and Pilates. The non-slip ExerSock is also a sanitary and practical solution for other indoor sports, hospitals, nursing homes and for business travelers to work out in a hotel gym.
"We love being at the forefront of the fitness market," said Summer Meddock, Sales & Marketing Director for Crescent Moon. "The new ExerSock colors are stunning and complement our growing collection of innovative fitness accessories."
The ExerSocks are available for purchase by the pair (SRP - $9.99) or in a 3-pack (SRP $24.99). ExerSock colors include Black, White, Gray, Pink Ribbon, Purple, Red, Royal Blue and Pink. This summer Crescent Moon will continue the growth of the ExerSock brand with the launch of the new 'Sorbet Collection'.
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I make a conscious mental check of my muscles periodically when sitting at the computer or at a table discussion. As a child when I was even shorter than I am now, I sat with only the balls of my feet touching the floor because I couldn't reach the floor from my chair. This evolved into a habit. I must remind myself to keep my feet flat on the floor and to relax my shoulders as well. Periodic stretches at my desk help relieve this tension as well.
Exercise can be a great tool for dealing with stress, keeping your moods in check, and giving the happy feelings.
I walk before eating lunch at work. It is very motivating and sometimes a co-worker will join me!
When my kids interrupt me, I feel a great deal of stress. If I am cooking or cleaning, I feel they are interrupting my job. I reduce my stress by remembering that THEY are my job! So when you are interrupted at home or work remember the interruptions are part of your job, too.


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ATLANTA - Anti tumor necrosis factor therapy increases the risk of developing varicella zoster virus infections, including shingles and chicken pox, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Atlanta.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that causes pain, stiffness, swelling, and limitation in the motion and function of multiple joints. Though joints are the principal body parts affected by RA, inflammation can develop in other organs as well. An estimated 1.3 million Americans have RA, and the disease typically affects women twice as often as men.
Varicella zoster virus is a common viral infection. The initial infection typically occurs in childhood, causing chicken pox, and reactivation later in life results in herpes zoster (shingles). The body's immune defense against both chicken pox and herpes zoster relies on immune pathways that may be impaired by anti-TNF therapy - theoretically predisposing people who take anti-TNF therapy to varicella zoster-associated infection.
Using the British Society for Rheumatology Biologics Register—a registry that tracks the progress of patients with severe rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic conditions who are taking anti-TNF therapy—researchers recently looked at the association between anti-TNF therapy and varicella zoster infections.
They studied 11,864 people with RA who were undergoing anti-TNF therapy and compared them to 3,666 patients who were undergoing treatment with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (commonly called DMARDs). They began recruiting patients in October 2001 and continued to monitor them until the first episode of herpes zoster infection (which is caused by varicella zoster virus), death, or the end of 2009, whichever came first. A patient's health was monitored through questionnaires filled out by the patients and their physicians, and a varicella zoster infection was attributed to anti-TNF therapy if diagnosed while a patient was actively receiving the drug (up to the date of the first missed dose).
During the study, 322 herpes zoster infections occurred in the patients taking anti-TNF therapy and 46 infections occurred in the DMARD group. A greater proportion of the cases in the anti-TNF group were severe (defined as herpes zoster being a primary reason for hospitalization, requiring intravenous anti-viral medication, or being multi-dermatomal). Furthermore, 12 cases of chicken pox, presumably initial infection with the varicella zoster virus, were reported in the anti-TNF group and none in the DMARD group. These results suggest that anti-TNF therapy may be associated with both primary and recurrent infections with the varicella zoster virus.
"Anti-TNF therapy conferred more than a twofold increase in the risk of developing shingles in our dataset when compared to traditional DMARD therapy," explains James Galloway, MD, MBChB, MRCP, MSc; clinical research fellow; BSR Biologics Register; ARC unit; University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom, and lead investigator in the study."Chicken pox was also observed more frequently in the anti-TNF cohort, although absolute numbers were small. This supports a recent similar observation from the Spanish Registry - BIOBADASER." Dr. Galloway adds. "The clinical message from this study is to be vigilant for shingles with anti-TNF therapy."
Dr. Galloway also suggests that the study's findings raise two important questions that warrant further research: Is there any value in screening people for immunity to the varicella zoster virus, and what role does vaccination have in preventing the VZV-associated infections?
TNF-antagonists (anti-TNF therapy; among drugs called biologics) are a class of drugs that have been used since 1998. Overall, they have been given to more than 600,000 people worldwide. These drugs are given to lessen inflammation by interfering with biologic substances that cause or worsen inflammation.
The American College of Rheumatology is an international professional medical society that represents more than 8,000 rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals around the world. Its mission is to advance rheumatology. The ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting is the premier meeting in rheumatology. For more information about the meeting, visit www.rheumatology.org/education. Follow the meeting on twitter by using the official hashtag: #ACR2010.
Editor's Notes: James Galloway, MD, MBChB, MRCP, MSc will present this research during the ACR Annual Scientific Meeting at the Georgia World Congress Center from 9:00 - 11:00 AM on Monday, November 8 in Halls B1 & B2. Deborah Symmons, MD will be available for media questions and briefing at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, November 9 in the on-site press conference room, B 212.
Learn more about living well with rheumatic disease as well as rheumatologists and the role they play in health care. Also, discover how the ACR Research and Education Foundation's Within Our Reach: Finding a Cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis campaign is accelerating RA research.
Presentation Number: 421
James Galloway
(University of Manchester, Manchester)
Alison Moseley
(University of Manchester)
Lousie Mercer
(University of Manchester)
Will Dixon
(University of Manchester)
Bo Fu
(University of Manchester)
Andrew Ustianowski
(University of Manchester)
Kath Watson
(University of Manchester)
Mark Lunt
(University of Manchester)
BSRBR Control centre consortium
(University of Manchester)
Kimme Hyrich
(University of Manchester)
Deborah Symmons
(University of Manchester)
On behalf of the British Society for Rheumatology Biologics Register (University of Manchester)
Introduction:VZV infection is highly prevalent with 95% of adults showing seropositivity. The initial infection typically occurs in childhood causing chicken pox. Reactivation later in life results in herpes zoster (shingles). The immune defence against both chicken pox and herpes zoster is T-cell mediated. Anti-TNF therapy interacts with this pathway and hence theoretically predisposes to VZV associated disease. The aim of this study was to compare rates of herpes zoster in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients treated with anti-TNF agents or non-biologic disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs); and to compare the rates for the individual anti-TNF agents.
Methods: The BSRBR was established in 2001 to evaluate the safety of anti-TNF therapies etanercept (ETN), infliximab (INF) and adalimumab (ADA) in patients with RA. The anti-TNF treated cohort was recruited alongside a comparator group with active disease (DAS28 >4.2) treated with DMARDs. Patients were recruited between 01/10/2001 and 30/06/2008 and followed up by consultant and patient questionnaires. For this analysis patients were followed until the first episode of herpes zoster infection, death or 31/12/2009, whichever came first. An infection was attributed to anti-TNF if diagnosed while the patient was actively receiving the drug (up to the date of the first missed dose). A Cox proportional hazards model was used to compare rates between cohorts and adjustment was made for differences in baseline characteristics including age, gender, disease severity, disease duration, baseline steroid exposure and co-morbidity using an inverse probability of treatment weighting propensity model.
Results: (see table)
Three hundred and twenty two herpes zoster infections occurred in the anti-TNF cohort: IR 7.8/1000 (pyrs) (95% CI 7.0, 8.7) and 46 in the DMARD cohort (IR 4.0/1000 pyrs (95% CI 3.0, 5.4) (Table). The adjusted hazard ratio for herpes zoster was 2.2 (95% CI 1.4, 3.6). A greater proportion of the cases in the anti-TNF cohort were severe (defined as herpes zoster being a primary reason for hospitalisation, requiring intravenous antivirals or being multidermatomal) 6% vs 0.02%. A similar pattern of risk was seen for each anti-TNF therapy with no statistical difference between etanercept and the monoclonal antibodies. In total, 12 cases of chicken pox infection were reported in the anti-TNF cohort and none in the DMARD cohort.
Conclusion: Anti-TNF therapy is associated with a significantly increased risk of VZV associated disease. This information would support the evaluation of VZV vaccination in an RA population.
Table. Baseline characteristics and incidence of VZV infections.
Disclosure: James Galloway, nothing to disclose; Alison Moseley, nothing to disclose; Lousie Mercer, nothing to disclose; Will Dixon, nothing to disclose; Bo Fu, nothing to disclose; Andrew Ustianowski; nothing to disclose; Kath Watson, nothing to disclose; Mark Lunt, nothing to disclose; BSRBR Control centre consortium, nothing to disclose, Kimme Hyrich, nothing to disclose; Deborah Symmons, nothing to disclose; On behalf of the British Society for Rheumatology Biologics Register, British Society for Rheumatology: Research grants.
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David Wolman deals with handedness as if it is entirely self-contained (5 November, p 36). It is not. A person's handedness is strongly influenced by accommodation or adaptation to the environment in which he or she exists.
There is also internal accommodation to the rest of the body. Probably the biggest influence here is "eyedness". (To determine eyedness, ask a person to look at an object through a tube and note which eye they use.) In my case I am left-handed but right-eyed. So when I fire a rifle, for instance, I have to choose between my eyedness, which requires that I should operate right-handed, or my left-handedness. In fact I shoot right-handed. This type of accommodation contributes to making me more "mixed-handed" than I would otherwise be.
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Come observe a series of flourishing restored wetlands, and the shorebirds and ducks that pause or stop here on their annual migrations.
The over 1700 acres of this shoreline park provide a variety of recreational choices, as well as the opportunity to see a number of different restored wetlands
The Cogswell Marsh, near the southern end of the shoreline was formerly a commercial salt pond. It was restored to the Bay in 1980 when the outboard levee was intentionally breached to let in tidal waters. Since then, salt-water marsh plants and animals have re-colonized this 250-acre site.
The Oro Loma Marsh near the northern end of the shoreline, is a tidal salt-water marsh at its western end, and a seasonal freshwater marsh fed by rainwater at the slightly higher elevations at its eastern end.
The 145-acre Hayward Marsh is also a restoration, but this one is fed with treated freshwater from the nearby wastewater treatment plant so supports a different mixture of vegetation. Islands were created in the interior of the marsh basins to provide protected nesting sites for birds.
The Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center is located at the southern end of the shoreline, just north of Route 92. It is operated by the Hayward Area Recreation and Parks District and provides displays explaining the natural and human history of area.
The 5 miles of unpaved shoreline trails provide easy bike rides and walking or running trails with excellent views of the bay.
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BURLINGTON, Vt. - Want to watch live streaming concerts in Vermont? There's a new web space that is going to make that a possibility.
Wednesday CCTV announced a new collaborative project called the "Civic Cloud." Nonprofit and public web developers will be able to use the service to bring Vermonters access to all kinds of events and information in their communities.
Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center already wants to use the space for educational games and others say the possibilities are unlimited.
"We recognize that the cloud represents an opportunity for basically an infinite horizon of creativity and construction of applications that help us accomplish our mission and we're intensely grateful to be a part of it and to have any relation to the extremely talented people who are helping build it," Big Heavy World's Jim Lockridge said.


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