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I really liked L.A. Noire.
That being said, I am highly disappointed with it now that I am done. The way they switched characters at the end really took me out of the action. Throughout the game I felt like Cole was a great character, damaged perhaps but that adds to his character.
The main reason I got pissed of when [that thing happened at the end of the Vice desk] was that at 75% of the way through the game, I am just learning that Cole has a wife and two kids. On top of that, he ruins his relationship with them by doing something I would NEVER have had him do if given the choice.
Also, damn you (though I doubt you will see this) Anthony Burch!!!! I was perfectly happy with the interrogation system until I listened to the latest HAWPcast when you actually broke down how it is broken. Of course there were a few instances where I "knew" I was selecting the correct answer only to have the game chime at me in flat notes but it was only a few. I found myself making my decisions based on whether or not the actors faces twitched instead of on the evidence I had collected. Not because that's how I interact with people on a daily basis, but because that's how the game was meant to be played. The facial capture technology in the game didn't actually make the game a realistic interrogation simulation, but rather a proof of concept that happened to be used in a way that the game convinces you is legitimate. For that I should give a give Rockstar and Team Bondi a standing ovation (for successfully making me believe that you can solve crimes based on looking at facial tics) yet I can only feel betrayed.
The combination of this revelation, the plot twist I could force myself to believe, and the total abandonment of the main character completely ruined the game for me, even though the story is still an amazing one. I guess the game deserves props for starting of strong, it's a gorgeous game when you first look at it, with a great story and interesting mechanics. This is a game that people look at and say "Wow this is great, look at the [insert new technology here], ZOMG I am hypnotized by its awesomeness!" and I am not immune to the grandeur of shiny thing however much I wish I were. The more I think about the game, I less I like it, so for now I'll stop thinking about, since I do want to play the DLC.
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Here's the deal, I played Luxor 2 a while ago, and now i have 76 gamerscore for it. I find it really annoying to see my total score have either a 6 or a 1 at the end, call me OCD.
And now that I have one, I don't know how I lived without one.
Twisted Metal, not something I ever got into, and i still can't see a good reason to.
Totally, I try to play a little bit every so often, Yesterday finally unlocked Tim and was more excited than I've been in a while.
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Robot cat started out as a sketch-up model to work out the dimensions and get a feel for how i could mount the servos together an soon turned into quite a complicated project its a work in progress an quite slow moving due to the quantity of custom parts.
i have included the model and pcb files in the attachment 'robot cat files 1.zip'
The Servo body is made from 25mm aluminum box section
it took about 3 hours to build the first one of these hip joints i cut 2 of each part so i can hopefully use them as a template
i will use a 6800mah lipo battery eventually as shown in the sketchup model but for now the nicad will do for testing mockup purposes
the body and hip servo joints coming together
i have included the eagle files for my 48 servo controller using an atmega 2560 microcontroler it is unfinished at the moment but if you want to have a look you will need the microbuilder & sparkfun component library's inluded in the zip file (eagle version 6.1)
as of the actual pc im not sure if i will use a raspberry pi or a via pico itx board for image recognition with open cv and ros if i can ever get my head round it
Nice project and yet another
Nice project and yet another style. Mostly we see hexapods with their specific leg design. That cat leg design is quite interesting.
I am sure MarkusB would love your aluminum brackets...i do love them too.
Please keep posting more details, pictures, videos...we are hungry for that information.
Indeed I do love home made
Indeed I do love home made aluminium brackets. I would love to see it fall from 5m and land on its feet :)
I agree
I don't want to sound negative because this is such a beautiful piece of work and I want it to succeed so badly, but quadrupeds have a degree of freedom in each limb that I don't see here-namely one at the shoulder/hip hemicircumscribing the spine. When you watch a cat navigate a "turn" it usually involves crossing one forpaw across the spine's axis. That's not to say that this beast won't be able to corner, but it might make things more difficult, and it probably won't exhibit some of the cat-like motions you might expect as a result. It will probably almost have to effect some kind of balanced differential gait.
Looks like some precise
Wow! That's just too
Wow! That's just too cool.
Have you figured out what servos you'll use? I think those top leg servos are going to need to be really strong.
Sketch up
That's an amazing sketch! I'm just starting out in making designs for my robots in Sketch Up!

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UNUSED land outside Burton Library could be transformed into a section of First World War trench to teach about the realities of life on the Western Front.
The Ting Tang Theatre Company must raise £4,000 to build the 15-meter-long trench.
The project would be based on Burton soldiers who served with the 1/6 North Staffordshire Regiment, known as the 'Burton Boys'.
The group's creative director – history mad Tom Fermor – said the undertaking could teach children about the conflict ahead of commemorations to mark the centenary of its outbreak in August.
The 33-year-old said: "We are hoping that everyone and anyone will benefit from it,
"It's all very well listing off statistics from the war, but we want to concentrate on the real people and the people of Burton.
"It is those people and their lives that we will concentrate on so it is about creating a living memorial for the people of Burton who helped to securing out future."
Businesses and individuals from across East Staffordshire have been invited to sponsor one of the 1,000 sandbags needed to build the structure for £4 each.
Once this is raised, the first steps can be taken to construct the trench out of timber and corrugated iron on Burton Washland, where it will be built – not dug - due to flood risks.
The eight-foot-high trench will include duckboard walkways, wide enough to allow for disabled access, firing steps and dugouts.
Mr Fermor is hoping to finalise plans with East Staffordshire Borough Council, who he has been talks with over the plans.
Once this happens, it is hoped work could begin early enough for it to be finished by July, though Mr Fermor added the date could be pushed back to September when pupils are back at school.
In order to raise the cash Mr Fermor will be fund-raising in Burton's Coopers Square shopping centre on Saturday, May 31.
Two weeks later, on June 14, shoppers will have the chance to sponsor a sandbag which could include a personalised message.
Mr Fermor said: "We will ask if people want to sponsor a sandbag.
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A borough council spokesman said officers had held talks about the trench, but details about land use and planning permission had not been finalised.


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This Jamie Moyer thing is gonna happen, huh?
Mar 23, 2012, 8:40 AM EDT
As D.J. mentioned the other day, with Jamie Moyer, every outing matters. Well, his latest outing was outstanding: four perfect innings, striking out four. The Giants had a lot of starters in the lineup.
While he had that one really bad start in a minor league game, in nine innings of major league action Moyer has allowed a lone run. At 49, it looks like there's a decent chance that he'll make the Rockies' rotation.
In other news, Moyer had pitched 141 major league games before the Rockies — entering their 20th season — even existed. He's older than the entire regular starting rotation of that 1993 Rockies team is today. The only guy from the regular lineup older than him is Andres Galarraga.
- easports82 - Mar 23, 2012 at 8:50 AM
Good for him. Would love to have a fraction of his career.
On another note, how lousy do you feel as a AAA Rockies pitcher knowing you can't beat out one of baseball's inventors for a job?
- Jonny 5 - Mar 23, 2012 at 8:55 AM
Eff Batman. Jamie Moyer is my superhero.
- Gamera the Brave - Mar 23, 2012 at 11:56 PM
I can't believe Craig gave you a thumbs-down…
(Who else could it be?…)
- larryboodry - Mar 23, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Always liked Jamie Moyer, I hope he wins that spot.
- Old Gator - Mar 23, 2012 at 9:08 AM
Great story. Satchel Paige and Charley Hough, make room….
- bsbiz - Mar 23, 2012 at 9:34 AM
I sing of the arm of a man, who, blessed by fate,
and Tommy John's unrelenting ligament,
retired and came back, left the Trojan shore.
Long labors, both on mound and at plate, he bore,
And in this doubting game, before he won
The Cooperstownian realm, and built the destined town…
- Old Gator - Mar 23, 2012 at 10:49 AM
Loud applause. And a sneer at the illiterate moron who thumbs-downed. Probably just a bitter Phillies…homer.
- mercyflush - Mar 23, 2012 at 9:41 AM
"Well, his latest outing was outstanding: four perfect innings, striking out four. The Giants had a lot of starters in the lineup."
Strong day for Moyer. Can't wait to see how he does against a major league lineup.
- skipperxc - Mar 23, 2012 at 9:47 AM
I will never ever get tired of random "Jamie Moyer is old" factoids. Older than the entire 1993 Rockies lineup and rotation save one guy…that's…wow. Unbelievable.
- ptfu - Mar 23, 2012 at 2:18 PM
Can't top that, though it won't stop me trying.
Jamie Moyer is older than two Hall of Famers: Barry Larkin and Roberto Alomar. Since Moyer's MLB debut, Larkin and Alomar debuted, played their entire careers, retired, sat around for at least 6 years, and were inducted into the Hall. And Moyer's still pitching!
Depending on how the Hall votes in 2013, that list could get a whole lot bigger. Jamie Moyer is older than and debuted before all of the following serious candidates* for the 2013 Hall of Fame:
Jeff Bagwell
Craig Biggio
Kenny Lofton (marginal, I know)
Edgar Martinez
Fred McGriff
Mark McGwire
Rafael Palmeiro
Mike Piazza
Sammy Sosa
Curt Schilling
Larry Walker
If we extend this out to 2014, add:
Tom Glavine
Jeff Kent
Greg Maddux
Mike Mussina
Frank Thomas
In 2015, add:
Randy Johnson
Pedro Martinez
Gary Sheffield
John Smoltz
*Solely in my opinion. "Serious candidates" does not mean "will actually be elected"
TL;DR depending on how long Jamie Moyer hangs on, he could be older than an entire wing of Hall of Famers!
- philsbirdsflyers - Mar 23, 2012 at 9:54 AM
Impossible to root against – gave the Phils several good years. But shifting from one disastrous start to a pitching a gem is not uncommon for him – each outing is very much tied into the umpire's strike zone on that given day. G'LUCK
- freddyboombatz - Mar 23, 2012 at 1:55 PM
I agree on he needs umps. If he aint getting the corners, he gets hit around!
- cur68 - Mar 23, 2012 at 10:17 AM
There are guys half his age pitching now who can't get those results. C'mon Jamie Moyer…
- sanzarq - Mar 23, 2012 at 10:19 AM
I love to root for the crafty old veterans who find some way to hang around, through a combination of talent, luck, guile & determination. I was hoping that Julio Franco would play until he was 50. He almost made it. I'm betting that Moyer does it.
More power to him. I know I'll tune in Rockies games on MLB.TV to watch him pitch.
Way to go, Jamie!!
- bobulated - Mar 23, 2012 at 1:16 PM
Applause to Moyer but I also think this outing was as much about exposing pretty weak hitting Giants lineup.
- racksie - Mar 23, 2012 at 1:37 PM
I'm with Giambi: He hates his family. This guy is just an amazing human being. So they trade Ubaldo, and pick up Moyer? To pitch in the thin air of Colorado? Throwing 82 MPH heat? Dang.
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Stoma care
A stoma is a bud-like structure that is formed when a surgeon stitches the opening of your bowel or ureter (the tube that carries urine from your kidneys to your bladder) to the skin on your abdomen (tummy).
A stoma is an artificial opening of your bowel on the front your abdomen, created during an operation, to collect either faeces or urine.
Stomas that collect faeces are formed by bringing the end of your bowel through your abdominal wall. This can either be your large bowel (a colostomy) or your small bowel (an ileostomy).
Stomas that collect urine are also created from your bowel but from an isolated section. Your surgeon will connect your ureters to the stoma so urine from your kidneys passes through the stoma, effectively replacing your bladder – this is called a urostomy or ileal conduit.
If you have a stoma, waste products will pass through the stoma (which just means opening) and are collected in a reservoir bag, which you place over the stoma on the outside of your body.
A stoma can be either temporary (and reversed later) or permanent, depending on what type of operation you have had and which part of your bowel or urinary tract has been removed. The location of your stoma will also depend on the type of operation you have but it's usually put in the lower part of your abdomen to one side.
A stoma will always be moist and may bleed if you touch it. It may protrude a few centimetres from the surface of your abdomen.
Types of stoma Types of stoma
The main types of stoma are:
- ileostomy – an opening from your small bowel, to allow faeces to leave your body without passing through your large bowel
- colostomy – an opening from your large bowel, to allow faeces to leave your body without passing through your anus
- urostomy – an opening from your ureters, to allow urine to leave your body without passing through your bladder
What are the alternatives? What are the alternatives?
It may be possible for your surgeon to create an internal pouch for bowel waste, which he or she will attach internally to your anus. Your surgeon can create this out of your remaining bowel and it will mean you don't have to wear a bag. This is known as pouch surgery. There are several different types, such as 'J' pouch, 'S' and 'W' pouch. They are complex operations and may not be suitable for everyone. Ask your surgeon if it's an option for you.
Rather than have a urostomy, it might be possible to reconstruct your bladder. However, this type of surgery isn't suitable for everyone – ask your surgeon for more information.
Managing your stoma Managing your stoma
There are several different types of appliance available to fit over your stoma. They are all designed to fit discretely under your clothing, be easy to change, and not to leak or smell.
You will need to empty your bag to remove the waste – a stoma nurse (a nurse who specialises in caring for patients with a stoma) will show you how to do this. The way you empty it will depend on the exact type of stoma you have.
It's a good idea to get into a routine for changing the bag. If you have an ileostomy or colostomy, you may find that at certain times of the day the bag is more active than at others, such as shortly after a meal. Rather than change it then, choose a time when it's relatively inactive, such as first thing in the morning. You won't be able to control when you have bowel movements but you will usually need to change the bag twice per day (but this can depend on the type of bag you use).
As an alternative to wearing a bag, certain types of stoma can be emptied with lukewarm tap water at a time to suit you. This is called irrigation and the aim is to only have bowel movements when the bowel is irrigated, not between flushings. Rather than wear a bag, you wear a colostomy 'plug' or 'bung' over the stoma instead.
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Living with your stoma Living with your stoma
You can expect to return to your normal daily activities after you have fully recovered from your stoma operation. You should be able to return to the same job. However, if your work is strenuous and involves heavy lifting or puts a strain on your abdominal muscles, seek advice from your doctor or stoma nurse about wearing appropriate support. You can return to doing sports – even swimming, as there are special smaller bags you can wear and waterproof shields to protect the stoma.
Many people become much more active once they have a stoma, as their symptoms are relieved.
Occasionally, some of your bowel may stick out of the stoma (prolapse), or become narrowed. This can block the passage of faeces into the bag. If this happens, see your stoma nurse or surgeon. Both of these problems can be corrected with surgery.
If you have a stoma of your bowel (a colostomy or ileostomy), you may notice that it sometimes moves, or 'wiggles' on its own. This is normal, and happens because your stoma is attached to your bowel, which squeezes and relaxes to allow digested food to move through.
In the first few months after your operation, your body will need to adapt to your shortened bowel and stoma. Your stoma nurse will give you information on what's best to eat as you recover.
After you have recovered fully and the stoma is functioning normally, you should be able to eat a normal healthy diet.
If you have had a colostomy, your nurse or surgeon may advise you not to eat foods that may give you wind, such as beans, cauliflower and cabbage or fizzy drinks.
Having a daily portion of cranberry juice, yogurt or buttermilk may help reduce any odour. Your doctor may prescribe you charcoal filters if odour is a problem.
It's important to drink enough fluids and eat foods that are rich in fibre to make sure you don't become constipated. Your large bowel normally absorbs water. If you have an ileostomy and your large bowel has been removed, the faeces coming through the stoma will be watery so it's important to drink enough fluids or you may get dehydrated.
Skin care
Your stoma therapist or nurse will show you how to care for your stoma and the skin around it. A number of different protective pastes, membranes and powders are available. Your stoma therapist or nurse will show you how to use these, and what to do if your skin becomes damaged or sore.
It's best to carry spare bags in your hand luggage when you travel. You may need to carry a special certificate for carrying these. If you're planning a long journey, it's best to irrigate your bag just before you leave, and again when you arrive. If you're travelling to a country where the tap water isn't drinkable, use bottled water for your irrigation.
Help and support Help and support
Having a stoma can have a big impact on your body image. Specialist nurses and stoma therapists can help you at each step of the process. They may assist you with the practical aspects for example, such as helping you to choose the most suitable appliance system, empty the bag and look after the skin around your stoma. Just as importantly, your stoma nurse will support you through the emotional aspects of having a stoma.
There are also patient support groups, which can give you advice and support.
FAQs FAQs
Can I have a baby if I have a stoma?
Yes, you should still be able to have a baby if you have a stoma but it's important to talk to your GP before you get pregnant.
Your GP may suggest that you visit a gynaecologist (a doctor who specialises in women's reproductive health) before you get pregnant. Although most women with a stoma don't have any particular problems, there are some potential difficulties.
Your stoma should work normally during your pregnancy but you may need to drink more fluids. Occasionally, some women get an obstruction in their bowel as they get bigger because as your womb increases in size with your developing baby, it can hold up the passage of contents through your bowel. If this happens, your stoma can stop working and your abdomen (tummy) may become swollen and painful. If this happens, stick to a fluid-only diet and get plenty of rest. This should go away but it's possible that you may need to go into hospital.
It shouldn't be difficult to change your bags during pregnancy but in your later stages, when your abdomen gets bigger, it might be difficult to see the stoma. If this happens, use a mirror.
Sometimes your stoma can get bigger as your skin and muscle stretches with your growing baby, and some of your bowel may stick out into the bag. If this happens, see your doctor.
Most women with a stoma are able to have a vaginal delivery but there are a few factors that can affect how you give birth. If you have an internal pouch, your doctor may advise you to have a caesarean section to prevent anal incontinence. If your rectum (back passage) was removed in a previous operation and there is scar tissue in your perineum (the area between your vagina and the original site of your anus), your doctor may need to make a small cut to enlarge the entrance to your vagina to make your birth easier. Ask your doctor to explain how your stoma will affect how you give birth.
If you have any concerns about pregnancy and a stoma, talk to your doctor, stoma nurse or midwife.
Can I have a stoma reversed?
If you have a permanent stoma, it cannot be reversed. If you have a temporary stoma, you may be able to have it reversed.
Sometimes a temporary stoma is created to rest your bowel, for example if you have bowel cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis or an injury to your bowel. A temporary stoma can give your bowel time to heal.
If your stoma can be reversed, you will have the operation when your bowel has fully recovered from the effects of your initial surgery. The outcome of a stoma reversal operation will depend on exactly what type of operation you had to create your stoma. It will also depend on how much of your bowel was removed and which part. If very little of your rectum remains for example, then it's likely that you will find it difficult to control your bowel movements.
After having an operation to reverse your stoma, it will take time for your bowel function to settle and to get into a pattern – the time it will take will be specific to you but it can often be at least a few weeks. You may have some problems during this time, which may include:
- loose motions or constipation
- needing to go to the toilet to pass faeces more frequently and more urgently
- difficulty telling the difference between passing wind and having a bowel movement
- sore skin around your rectum
Ask your doctor if stoma reversal is an option for you and what you can expect after the operation.
How can I help my child cope with their stoma?
It's important to maintain a positive attitude about your child's stoma. Your child will need a lot of support at first. As time goes by, it's worth encouraging him or her to take on more responsibility for looking after their stoma.
The amount of practical support you need to give your child will vary depending on their age. Babies and young children will need full support, but when your child is older, encourage him or her to take more responsibility for looking after their stoma.
The type of stoma bag that is best for your child will depend on how old he or she is. One-piece flexible or mini-stoma bags are best for babies and young children because of their size and shape. It's also useful to dress your child in an all-in-one outfit to stop him or her fiddling with the stoma bags.
As your child takes more responsibility for looking after their stoma, and when he or she starts school, the most suitable type of stoma bag may change. Speak to your child's stoma care nurse for information.
It's very important to encourage a positive attitude to the stoma from a young age. Cuddling not only helps you bond with your baby, but helps you begin to understand and accept the stoma. As your child gets older and their self-awareness grows, it's important to help him or her fit stoma management with school and social life.
There are a number of support groups, books and activity camps specially designed for children with stomas. Ask your stoma nurse for information on helping your child to care for their stoma.
What is the best way to dispose of a used colostomy bag?
The best way to dispose of a stoma bag is to rinse it after emptying and wrap it in a plastic bag. You can then put the stoma bag in either a clinical waste bin, or a normal dustbin. Some local authorities provide a home collection service for clinical waste – check with your local council for more details.
After your stoma is fitted, your stoma care nurse will help you choose, and then practise, a method of disposing of your stoma bag. If you have a sealed bag, follow the steps below.
- Check you have everything you need including water, soft wipes, a new bag and a plastic disposal bag.
- Empty the stoma bag into the toilet, rinse it using a jug of water or the toilet flush, and wrap it in the plastic bag.
- Seal the plastic bag and put it in either a clinical waste bin or your dustbin.
- You normally shouldn't put your bag down the toilet. However, some bags have liners that you can flush down the toilet.
Wash your hands thoroughly before and after disposing of your stoma bag.
There are several different types of stoma bag available. Talk to your stoma care nurse about which one will suit you best. The different types of stoma appliance systems include:
- drainable bags – you can empty these between changing the bag
- closed bags – you can't empty these between changing the bag
- reusable bags – you can empty and reuse these
- disposable bags – you can flush this type down the toilet (they aren't suitable for everyone, so ask your stoma care nurse if they are an option for you)
Many people with stomas find that disposing of their stoma bags is the most difficult part of their stoma care routine. If you find this difficult, then remember you're not alone, and your stoma nurse can give you help and support.
What products can I put on the skin around the stoma to look after it?
There are a number of different products you can use on the skin around your stoma to protect it, including barrier creams, wafers and gels.
It's very important to protect the skin around your stoma and to repair any damage that may occur from the adhesives that you will use to attach the stoma bags.
To protect your skin, you will need to create a barrier between it and the adhesive you will use to attach your bag. This will also help to protect your skin if the stoma bag leaks. If your skin is damaged, it's important to help it heal. There are various products available to do this, including a skin wafer (sometimes called a peristomal skin wafer).
Skin wafers are a protective layer, often made from fabric. They come in a range of shapes and sizes, and can sometimes be cut to fit your stoma. They can be used to both protect and heal the skin around the stoma, which can be very delicate.
Protective powders are often made from similar ingredients to wafers and rings, and can also be used on broken skin.
Barrier creams, such as zinc cream or a branded cream (eg Vasogen), form a film over the skin to help protect it. However, they aren't recommended if you have broken skin as they don't help your skin heal. If you use a barrier cream, massage it into your skin and wipe away any excess before you attach your stoma bag.
Only use skin gels and lotions on unbroken skin, unless they are alcohol-free. Make sure you allow the gel or lotion to dry before you fit your stoma bag.
Your stoma nurse can give you more information on protecting the skin around your stoma.
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- The Colostomy Association
0800 328 4257
- The Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group
0800 0184 724
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- Stomas of the small and large intestine. eMedicine. www.emedicine.medscape.com, published 29 November 2011
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- What is an ileostomy? IA: Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group. www.iasupport.org, accessed 4 July 2012
- Types of surgery for invasive bladder cancer. CancerHelp UK (Cancer Research UK). http://cancerhelp.cancerresearchuk.org, published 30 December 2011
- Caring for colostomates. Colostomy Association. www.colostomyassociation.org.uk, accessed 4 July 2012
- Living with a colostomy: information for colostomates and their carers. Colostomy Association. www.colostomyassociation.org.uk, published 2007
- Managing your colostomy: irrigation. Colostomy Association. www.colostomyassociation.org.uk, accessed 4 July 2012
- Living with a colostomy: sport and exercise. Colostomy Association. www.colostomyassociation.org.uk, accessed 4 July 2012
- What is a urostomy? Urostomy Association. www.urostomyassociation.org.uk, published October 2008
- Living with a colostomy: healthy eating. Colostomy Association. www.colostomyassociation.org.uk, accessed 5 July 2012
- Diet and nutrition guide. United Ostomy Associations of America. www.ostomy.org, published 2011
- How can I stop my colostomy bag from smelling? CancerHelp UK (Cancer Research UK). http://cancerhelp.cancerresearchuk.org, published 26 September 2011
- Travel advice: having a colostomy should not prevent you from travelling at home or abroad. Colostomy Association. www.colostomyassociation.org.uk, published March 2012
- Bins and waste collection. Direct.Gov. www.direct.gov.uk, accessed 5 July 2012
- Breakaway. Ostomy Lifestyle. www.ostomylifestyle.org, accessed 5 July 2012
- Stoma care. British National Formulary. www.evidence.nhs.uk/medicines, published March 2012
- Pregnancy, contraception, infertility, and the ileostomy and the ileo-anal pouch. IA: Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group. www.iasupport.org, accessed 5 July 2012
- About stoma reversal. Colostomy Association. www.colostomyassociation.org.uk, accessed 10 July 2012
- The Colostomy Association
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TREY COOPER, 33 (Tulsa)
Senior Vice President and Shareholder, Adams Hall Wealth Advisors
Cooper joined Adams Hall almost 11 years ago. "It was my first job out of college, and I plan for it to be my last," he says. As a financial advisor, it's Cooper's job to think of the things that his clients don't. "I make my clients' lives better by changing the way they interact with money," he says. In addition to his career, Cooper is chairman of the board for Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa, co-founder of Luz's Lunch Club, an outreach mission through his church; and a Certified Barbeque Judge through Kansas City Barbeque Society. he says that the key to success is to test yourself daily. "Challenge yourself mentally, physically and spiritually every day," he says.
MOWMT's Board Chair, Trey Cooper, Named One of Oklahoma Magazine's "40 Under 40″
8th Annual Quinn-Rucker "Keeping 'Em in the Green" Event
Search for CEO ends with Calvin A. Moore
After nearly three decades, Meals on Wheels (MOW) will welcome a new leader. Calvin A. Moore will take the helm on August 4. Moore has 14 years of not for profit experience and brings an accomplished resume of organizational advancement and fundraising achievements to MOW.
The search for a new President and CEO began after Dan Rabovsky announced his retirement after 27 years with the organization. Dan and the Board of Directors had just completed a rebranding initiative which resulted in an updated website, logo and other marketing innovations.
"Replacing 27 years of knowledge of an organization would be impossible, but we looked for a candidate who possessed key qualities we felt would continue to advance the organization," said Kathryn Offermann, MOW board chair and member of the search committee. "We are very excited about Calvin Moore and the ideas, opportunities and expertise he will bring to the organization."
Most recently Moore served as the Director of the Tulsa Community College Foundation where he helped plan and execute a $2.5 million capital campaign to build the Nate Waters Physical Therapy Clinic in downtown Tulsa. In 2013 he launched the Believe in TCC Campaign – a themed annual fund, which supports classroom innovation and student scholarships at TCC. Prior to joining the Foundation, Moore served as Associate Director of Development for ORU. He hails from Wiggins, MS, and originally moved to Tulsa in 1999 to pursue his graduate degree at ORU. Moore, a retired U.S. Army officer, served with several units including the 1st Battalion, 279th Infantry Regiment here in Tulsa, OK.
"I am excited to take the next step in my career and consider myself fortunate to join an organization as prestigious as Meals on Wheels," said Moore. "I have watched the organization undergo a major transformation over the last year and feel we can build on its great legacy of service to the community to create some unique opportunities for the future."
Moore holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a Master of Divinity and an MBA from Oral Roberts University.
"We are so fortunate to have spent the last 27 years under the faithful guidance of Dan Rabovsky. Few organizations are fortunate enough to have a leader so committed to the organization and mission as Dan that he devoted the majority of his professional career to it. Dan will be missed, but we are confident he will remain a friend to Meals on Wheels and are excited to see what the future holds."
– Kathryn Offermann, Meals on Wheels board chair
Policy Change Regarding Donations from Recipients
To: MOW Volunteers
From: Dan Rabovsky, Executive Director
Subject: Policy change regarding donations from recipients
I want to inform you of a policy change just approved by the Board of Directors regarding donations from recipients and how it affects volunteers.
In essence the new policy states that no cash donations will be collected from meal recipients by volunteers. We are eliminating the handling of these cash donations.
Further, checks from recipients should no longer be collected by volunteers to be turned in at the site. Instead, any check written from the meal recipient should now be mailed directly to the Meals on Wheels of Metro office. The office will provide self-addressed envelopes to the recipients for this purpose. Recipients may also donate over the phone using a credit card by simply calling the office.
This means that all donations will now be received, deposited, and tracked by and through the single source of the MOWMT office.
All component accounts will now be merged into our main account at the Bank of Oklahoma, but we will maintain an electronic file of each component's funds.
We have made this policy change at the insistence of our auditors, and it will eliminate an on-going issue with internal controls in the audit. This problem has clouded our audit reports and affected our ability to receive funds from some foundations.
I will be making arrangements to meet with each of the component treasurers to begin making the component bank transfers the week of July 28.
A memo with be handed out to the recipients in the coming weeks to explain how to make their donations, and that our volunteers will no longer accept their donations. We will explain that we no longer will accept cash, and we will attach a self-addressed envelope in which they can mail their checks. Each time a donation is mailed to us the office will send an acknowledgement along with a new donation envelope.
All of this will ultimately allow us to implement a system of providing each recipient with a monthly statement, and better track their donations. Importantly, we think this will benefit everyone. It certainly helps by removing the burden of responsibility we have been placing on our volunteers.
Volunteer Mileage Reimbursement Program
Funds were raised at the fall "Keep 'em Rolling" event to encourage and support our meal delivery volunteers in the midst of the current economic gas crunch. The Meals on Wheels Board of Directors recently approved the distribution of QuikTrip gas cards.
If you are a volunteer that would like to participate in this mileage reimbursement program please download and submit the following document: Volunteer Mileage Reimbursement Form.
Coordinators, packers, and drivers are all eligible to participate and may record mileage to/from the home to the volunteer site and any delivery mileage. After 100 miles have been logged, the form may be submitted to receive a $30.00 QuikTrip gas card. Return completed forms to:
Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa
12620 E 31st Street
Tulsa, OK 74146
A New Leaf Clients Recognized
A New Leaf clients, Jessica and Cheyenne, and their job coaches, Krystal & Chealsey, received the Nadine Benton/Marlene Galusha Memorial Award at the Annual Spring Volunteer Event. This award is presented to individuals who perform exemplary volunteer service under personal challenging circumstances.
Yesterday, Tulsa World met with A New Leaf and Dee Dee Dodd, Director of Volunteer Services, to learn more about their volunteer service. To view the video and see why the partnership between A New Leaf and Meals on Wheels is so valuable click here. A slideshow of images from their Southside delivery route can also be seen here.
Thank you so much, A New Leaf!
Volunteer Feedback Survey
If you are an existing Meals on Wheels volunteer, Board Member, or Advisory Council Member please take the Volunteer Feedback Survey below. If you have already filled out a paper-copy at the Annual Spring Volunteer Event please do not fill out another survey online. Only one survey per person please!
Thanks for your participation! We are very interested in your feedback and comments.
Mayor Dewey Bartlett Delivers Meals
On Wednesday, Mayor Dewey Bartlett joined hundreds of Meals on Wheels' volunteers to help fight senior hunger in Tulsa. He delivered meals to several homebound seniors in the Midtown area. Mayor Bartlett participated as a way to call attention to the problem of senior hunger and encourage citizens to step forward and volunteer. Driving the MOWmobile, he was accompanied by AmeriCorps member Amber Kirchman.
A special thank you to the news stations for coming out yesterday morning! Meals on Wheels greatly appreciates your coverage of Mayor Dewey Bartlett and his support of Meals on Wheels. Check out the articles at News on 6 and Fox23.
The need for volunteers is always growing! Become a volunteer driver today!
Spring Volunteer Event
The Annual Spring Volunteer Event was a great success! There were around 130 volunteers in attendance. Volunteers were treated to breakfast by Panera Bread and a wonderful presentation by guest speaker Lori Fullbright, crime reporter from News on 6, about living safely in Tulsa. 2014 recognition awards were also awarded to 19 extraordinary volunteers!
Nadine Benton/Marlene Galusha Memorial awardees: Peg Rinaldi, Jessica & Cheyenne Parker of A New Leaf, and Beth Delamtter
Silver Spoon awardees: Gabe Thambushwamy, Johnnie Ruth Johnson, Dennis Young, Debbie & Jerricka Smith, Regi Craven, Terry Steele, Thomas Hoppman, Jan Keene, and Mary McElwain
Ruth Meck awardees: Sandie Nettles, Mary Fryz, Geri Phelan, and Jean Kelly
Silver Charger awardee: Darryl DeBorde
To end the program, lunch was served and raffle prizes were handed out. Meals on Wheels is incredibly grateful for all of our volunteers. None of this would be possible without you! Thank you for celebrating 44 years of service with us, and we hope to see you again next year.
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Hawks top Knicks in finish marred by fight
Hawks 111, Knicks 102
ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Hawks played like an Eastern Conference postseason contender in building a big early lead on the New York Knicks.
The Knicks then tried to show for the second straight night they also have plans for the postseason.
Joe Johnson scored 34 points and the Hawks turned back New York's late comeback to beat the Knicks, 111-102, on Friday night in a game marred by a late fight that included former University of Memphis forward and Memphis native Shawne Williams.
The Knicks were handed their fifth straight road loss, a day after delivering one of their best defensive efforts in a 93-88 home win over Miami on Thursday.
"They played a great game last night and we knew they would come in with a lot of confidence," Johnson said.
Forward Marvin Williams, returning from a back injury, made his first start since Dec. 29 to give the Hawks their original starting five for the first time in almost a month. Williams may soon face an NBA suspension.
With 43.7 seconds remaining, Williams pushed New York's Shawne Williams in the back, starting a brief altercation that led to each player being ejected and charged with fighting fouls.
Shawne Williams' arms were flailing in the altercation, but he insisted he wasn't throwing punches.
"I don't know what happened, really," said Shawne Williams. "I was basically protecting myself. I was coming across half-court. He bumped me, I bumped him, and he (hit) me in the back of the head. ... I wasn't swinging at him, I was just trying to protect myself."
Marvin Williams was not made available for interviews.
Amare Stoudemire led the Knicks with 27 points.
"It was definitely a playoff atmosphere game," Smith said
Thunder 124, Wizards 117 (2OT)
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Kevin Durant scored 10 of his 40 points in the second overtime, Russell Westbrook added his third triple-double of the season and Oklahoma City kept Washington winless on the road.
Nick Young scored 32 points for the Wizards but missed a potential game-winner at the end of the first overtime.
The Wizards travel to Memphis to face the Grizzlies tonight.
Heat 88, Pistons 87
MIAMI -- Eddie House hit two deciding free throws with 6.5 seconds left, and LeBron James led all scorers with 39 points as Miami rallied late.
Ben Gordon scored 21 points for Detroit, which had a chance to win it on the final play, but Austin Daye's dunk attempt after a pass by Tayshaun Prince bounced off the rim.
Bulls 99, Magic 90
CHICAGO -- Derrick Rose scored 22 points despite two painful stomach ulcers, Luol Deng added 26, and Chicago won for the ninth time in 11 games even though Dwight Howard scored a season-high 40 points for Orlando.
Rose started experiencing heartburn on Monday and still is having difficulty eating, drinking and swallowing. He initially thought he had a stomach flu, but doctors at Rush University Medical Center found two ulcers on Wednesday.
Rose said they're not sure what caused the problem, although he blamed it on spicy food.
Nuggets 117, Cavs 103
CLEVELAND -- Carmelo Anthony scored 33 points, Arron Afflalo had 23 and Denver handed the pathetic Cavaliers their team record-tying 19th straight loss.
Still winless in 2011, the Cavs have also dropped 29 of 30 and are now just five losses away from breaking the NBA record of 23 consecutive defeats in one season, an inglorious mark shared by the expansion Vancouver Grizzlies (1995-96) and Nuggets (1997-98).
J.J. Hickson had 24 points and 14 rebounds for Cleveland, which lost its final 19 games in 1981-82.
Pacers 124, Nets 92
INDIANAPOLIS -- Mike Dunleavy scored 30 points to help Indiana snap a six-game losing streak. Dunleavy shot 12 for 16 from the field and made 6-of-7 3-pointers and the Pacers posted their largest margin of victory this season.
Brook Lopez led the Nets with 28 points. New Jersey had won four of its past five games, but allowed its highest point total of the season.
Bucks 116, Raptors 110 (OT)
TORONTO -- Corey Maggette hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final minute of overtime and Milwaukee handed Toronto its 10th straight loss.
Maggette had 29 points and 11 rebounds, and Andrew Bogut scored six of his 24 points in overtime as the Bucks won their second straight and fourth in six games.
Amir Johnson scored a season-high 24 points and added 12 rebounds for Toronto.
Jazz 108, Timberwolves 100
SALT LAKE CITY -- Paul Millsap scored 30 points, Earl Watson had a season-high 13 assists and Utah beat Minnesota to halt a six-game losing streak.
Andrei Kirilenko added a season-high 27 points and had a key steal in the final minute for the Jazz.
The Timberwolves fell to 10-36 and have lost six straight despite Kevin Love's 32nd consecutive double-double. He had 22 points and 15 rebounds.
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A Demographic Survey and Comparison of Persons Seeking Employment Assistance Through the Job Service Network in the State of Iowa
Dixon, Dennis Richard
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SubjectVocational guidance; Career education; Occupations and race; Vocational guidance--Iowa; Employment agencies--Iowa
The problem. The purpose of this study was to examine any changes in the characteristics of persons seeking new employment opportunities in the state of Iowa. The study included all persons who applied for job-referral assistance at a Job Service of Iowa office during the first quarter of the fiscal years 1970, 1975 and 1978 through 1982. Procedure. Data for the study were obtained from computerized records compiled by Job Service on all applicants during the above periods. The information was gathered by Job Service interviewers, on a standardized interview form, for each client at the time of application for services. Characteristics of age, race, sex, current work status and occupational preference were tabulated. Contingency tests were performed to deternine whether significant changes in the frequency of the variables had occurred during the period covered by the study. Findings. Six null hypotheses were tested for significance at the .01 level and all were rejected when significant changes were demonstrated in the proportion of: all male/ female applicants, (2) male/female applicants within all. nine occupational preference categories, (3) applicants who were employed full-time, part-time or unemployed within all nine of the occupational preference categories, (4) White, Black, Spanish-speaking, American Indian and "other" minority groups within eight of the nine occupational preference categories, (5) person's age: twenty-two or less, twenty-three to forty-four, forty-five to sixty-four and sixty-five and over within all nine occupational preference categories, and finally, (6) the total number of persons seeking assistance through Job Service. Conclusions. The study found that since 1970 there have been significant changes in the characteristics of Iowa job seekers, and that several trends which peaked toward the late 1970's began to decline by the early 1980's. The study concludes by suggesting interpretations which might be drawn from these findings.
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About 10 to 20 percent of all liver transplants performed at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital each year use split-liver transplants.
In split liver transplants, a single liver from a deceased donor is split into two portions with each portion being transplanted into separate recipients – most commonly, an adult and a child. Because healthy liver tissue is able to regenerate, each section of donor liver grows into a full-sized, fully functioning organ within a few months.
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Turns out a shutdown is a great time for politicians to raise money
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) appears at a press conference on September 30, 2013 after the Senate voted to table House legislation to avert a government shutdown by defunding the Affordable Health.
Politicians argued and speechified until midnight last night, when funding for the federal government ran out.
The government shutdown was also an opportunity for them to raise money. Both political parties were sending out e-mails, asking for donations.
"Political crises beget political fundraising," Sheila Krumholz says. She is the executive director of the Center for Responsive Politics. "Any time there is a partisan stalemate or quagmire, politicians and their operatives are going to try to capitalize on that frustration."
They know that their base is watching or listening or tweeting, that they are following what's happening closely, and most importantly, that they are probably passionate about it.
"I suppose it's a reflection of our kind of curious and complex notion of generosity," Ross Baker says. He teaches political science at Rutgers.
According to Krumholz, that may be especially true when their pleas for donations are pegged to a shutdown.
"It is ironic that the money may start flowing to politicians and parties once it stops flowing to government workers," she says. "It's this kind of shift from one side to the other."
And that is a shift that can happen very quickly thanks to the Internet.