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August 03, 2015
Refrigerated medications need special care; guidelines and regulations help with direction.
In the previous piece we looked at room temperature storage of pharmaceuticals. Many of us are familiar with the requirements of the prescriptions we have filled and take home. Similar information can be found on pharmacy websites. For example, the CVS website FAQs provides the following information for Lisinopril a common high blood pressure medication: Link to Source
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F). Protect from moisture. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Most households maintain these conditions, therefore drug effectiveness and safety are maintained. But what about refrigerated medications or those stored in a freezer in the pharmacy? These require a close look; particularly since regulators often review refrigerated and frozen drug storage conditions during audits.
What types of drugs require refrigeration? Again, the CVS website is helpful here and provides a list of fifty common prescription medications that require refrigeration. The list includes commonly recognized generic and brand names such as insulin, Cipro and Enbrel. Most of those listed are solutions, suspensions, vials or capsules. Link to Source [See The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) 2008 Pharmacist's List publication tited Stability of Refrigerated and Frozen Drugs Link to Source for storage conditions.for an extensive list of drugs.]
While these drugs are for use at home, medical offices and pharmacies store medications to be administered on site such as vaccines. Fortunately the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) has published extensively on safe storage and handling of vaccines for their Vaccines For Children (VFC) program. The CDCs 2014 Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit (Link to Source) specifies storage temperature between 2°C and 8°C (35°F and 46°F). This range is also commonly used for medications other than vaccines which makes a pharmacist's job easier.
To ensure the vaccine's efficacy is maintained, VFC providers must maintain a log of at least temperature readings each day using a certified thermometer. While many pharmacies and medical offices use manual reading and recording, many more are deploying temperature monitoring devices that record temperatures automatically and continuously, even when the store is closed and no personnel are present. Some US states require such devices; check local regulations to determine the requirements in your state. Generally a manual reading and logging is also required even where automatic monitors are deployed, most likely so that staff members will be aware of any out of range conditions since many automatic devices log the data but do not provide warnings or alarms when temperatures are out of range. (Look for more about this in our final piece.)
Figure 1. CDC VFC 2014 Vaccine Storage & Handling Toolkit requirements for refrigerated and frozen vaccine storage temperatures apply to participants. CDC requirements are often adopted by state health agencies for all refrigerated medications.
Figure 2. Temperature log for refrigerated medications highlighting CDC VFC limits.
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Pharmacies, hospitals and medical practices participating in the VFC program are required to take readings with a certified thermometer twice per day, in the morning and evening. Readings are manually recorded on temperature logs. These logs are sent monthly to the CDC for review and action when needed. Some states require automatic temperature monitoring equipment to insure that there are no gaps in temperature logs. Automatic temperature monitoring equipment can be configured to record temperatures every minute, or in any interval. Commonly intervals of 15 minutes are set for pharmaceutical monitoring. Data is sent to state health departments monthly.
In some devices data logs are manually downloaded to a computer hard drive by USB weekly or monthly. Monitoring with such devices with intervals less than 15 minutes can fill up data storage capacity and exceed limits on many devices. WiFi temperature monitors may be able to be configured to automatically download data to a networked computer negating the need to manually download. WiFi and wireless temperature monitoring devices rely on the stability and reliability of the local IT network and electric power grid, and when these services are interrupted, not an uncommon experience, temperature readings can be lost.
Figure 3 (left). Manual plot of twice daily thermometer readings. Figure 4 (right). Sensor Cloud plot of 60 minute interval cellular temperature monitor readings. Link to Source Note the elevated temperature event in the right image would have been missed in a twice-per-day manual plot.
To minimize reliance on manual operation, IT networks and electrical power, leading pharmacies have begun to adopt cellular temperature monitors that communicate when IT networks and power supplies are interrupted. Data is sent via major cellular providers to reliable, redundant data centers, ensuring data integrity. Pharmacists can access data via a web browser and set password controlled temperature alert and alarm limits. Some devices provide email, text and voice message alert and alarm messages to insure harmful conditions do not go unnoticed, on Saturday at 2:00 AM for example. Such an approach represent the leading edge of fault-tolerant operation.
Temperature@lert provides cost-effective, fault-tolerant wireless temperature monitoring solution for organizations of all sizes. Our products and services can help bring a pharmacy, clinic, wholesale, or retail outlet into compliance with minimal training or effort. For information about Temperature@lert's Cellular and Sensor Cloud offerings, visit our website athttp://www.temperaturealert.com/ or call us at +1-866-524-3540.
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July 28, 2015
What has changed in the 18 months since we looked at this idea? Lots!
We have published several pieces in our occasional series concerning energy and data centers, particularly green or non-traditional power options. Topics range from using data centers to heat our homes and businesses to volcano powered data centers, or more properly, geothermal powered data centers. In our December 2013 piece titled Battery Powered Data Centers? We looked at the possibility of operating data centers using then state of the art battery technology. Link to Article The conclusion at that time was although projects were underway, cost and performance data were lacking, therefore proceed slowly.
A demonstration project in Oregon installed a 5 MW array of 1,440 rack-mounted lithium-ion battery modules supplied by Indiana based EnerDel, a privately held company supplying energy storage, hybrid transportation and industrial systems. Link to EnerDel
Figures 1, 2. EnerDel has expanded to the transportation industry as shown in the bus battery pack (Left Image) while Tesla has branched out into the non-transportation sectors with products like the Tesla Powerwall (Right Image).
One company to watch mentioned in the piece was Tesla Motors. The article gave a quick, back of the envelope calculation that a 500 10kW rack data center would need to have 2000 Tesla Model S cars to operate the racks and the remaining data center electrical needs. Such an implementation would have made Tesla Motors very happy and the data center employees who took the Model Ss for a recharging run even happier, no one seems to have taken the leap.
The flagship product is Tesla's Powerwall, a lithium-ion device available in 7kWh or 10kWh sizes. Of course the "zero emissions" claim is for the battery, not the recharging power generation. Tesla foresees the device being used three ways.
Load Shifting - charging during low demand, lower electrical price periods and then powering a home during high demand, higher price periods, saving the homeowner the rate difference. Homeowners will need demand pricing capability for this to work.
Increase Self-Consumption of Solar Generated Power - some homeowners can sell excess power back to the utility, many cannot or do so at rates below incoming power. Powerwall uses could conceivably store and use their own power and realize the full value. State regulations could promote or deter this, stay tuned.
Backup Power - provide power for times when utility power is interrupted. Areas susceptible to ice storms would benefit. An additional feature would be safety versus gasoline powered generators where some individuals have been overcome when generators were operated in unventilated, indoor areas.
As a Boston area homeowner, the backup power is very interesting since my utility connection is via overhead wires located underneath giant deciduous trees whose limbs are challenged by age and the elements. The utility spends the warmer months pruning back trees that get close to the wires from pole to pole, but the overhead canopy covers these wires and the cable to our home with tons of oak and ash, so the chance of losing power somewhere along the miles of tree lined streets is very high.
Figures 2, 3. "Halloween 2011" nor'easter coated trees with wet snow, ice, taking down power lines across the northeast. Because the storm came before many trees had lost their leaves, the amount of snow sticking to the branches increased greatly leading to even healthy trees coming down onto utility lines. Left Image Right Image
One only needs to recall the late October nor'easter that dumped 32 inches of snow on Massachusetts and left 3.4 million homes and businesses without power, in some cases for more than ten days. While daytime temperatures warmed to the low 50s, overnight temperatures were below freezing.
But is Tesla ready for businesses like data centers?
Temperature@lert provides cost-effective, reliable, fault-tolerant wired and wireless temperature monitoring solution for organizations of all sizes. Our products and services can help bring peace of mind to small and mid-sized companies and their data centers with minimal training or effort. For information about Temperature@lert's Cellular and SensorCloud offerings, visit our website at http://www.temperaturealert.com/ or call us at +1-866-524-3540.
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July 22, 2015
Power outages in school cafeterias are without a doubt hectic. Without working stoves and ovens, the ability to feed students what they are expecting, and what was being expected to be made becomes a problem. There are solutions to these issues by utilizing both proactive and reactive methods.
Following the rules of the previous guide is important: toss what needs to be thrown away, and if there was food being cooked and it didn't get completely cooked, get rid of it. It's a hard task to do, but the safety of the students is more important than the budget. So, always remember to:
- Pay attention to the time. Timing is EVERYTHING.
- Cease all cooking and keep warm food out of refrigerators and freezers to avoid rapid temperature increases
- After four hours, food must be discarded if falling between 41 and 140 degrees F in or out of the refrigerators
- When in doubt, throw it out
- Fruits and vegetables can be left out longer than meat
If the power outage continues to last for more than a day and there are orders coming in that day from vendors, if at all possible, be sure to cancel or reschedule those orders. Bringing in more food that could be compromised during the outage will just cause more problems.
If school is still being held in session during the power outage, there are other issues to take into consideration. These issues include feeding students and food preparation.
The lunch rush is a stressful time of the day for cafeteria workers: making sure every student is fed is a vital aspect of the job and important to the school. Without power to make the food, this becomes a major problem.
To avoid this, make use of the ingredients that don't require cooking to make: use any cold cuts and vegetables to make sandwiches and make use of any fresh fruit or fruit cups on hand. This way, food that would be otherwise be sitting in the fridge and possibly having to be thrown away due to the length of the outage is being eaten.
Sherman High School's cafeteria team didn't let a power outage get in the way of feeding their students and making use of the food they had on hand that would otherwise need to be tossed eventually. Only part of the school was affected by the power outage, but the cafeteria suffered without any power, so there were still mouths to feed without power to do so. For breakfast, they made use of the cereal, fruit, and milk that was on hand. For lunch, they were luckily able to grill hamburgers on a grill. This way, they were able to use meat that had the possibility of eventually having to be tossed from the lack of power.
Image 1 – Cafeteria workers of Sherman High School making use of their resources during a power outage
Disaster is avoidable during power outages. Maintaining composure is the first step in keeping a safe environment during power outages. Having temperature monitoring keeps stress levels low and gives you insights about the food in the refrigerators and freezers; this allows you to make sure foods are not reaching temperature danger zones. Temperature@lert's cellular temperature monitoring system will keep updates flowing via text message and phone calls before danger zones are even reached. These alerts give you the ability to take measures without having to guess how long until corrective measures need to be taken. This way, the main priority can be making sure that students are taken care of.
For more on power outages in regards to restaurants, be sure to check back for the third installment of the power outage survival guide series.
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July 14, 2015
How do I know those pills I just bought that were sitting on the shelf are still good?
In the previous, second piece of this series about temperature monitoring and best storage practices in retail pharmacies we looked at the shelf-life of food as it relates to ambient temperature inside the store. In general, shelf-stable food products including canned, bottled and packaged goods are designed to be stored below 85°F (30°C), ideally 70°F (21°C). But what about pharmaceuticals stored at ambient store temperatures, those bottles of pills, capsules, and tablets sitting there on the shelf?
Figure 1. Shelves of pills, tablets, etc. in a modern pharmacy. Link to Image
When pharmaceutical companies develop medications, they examine many factors such as effective dose, side effects, how it needs to be administered (orally, injection, transdermal etc.), effects of overdose, safety, and efficacy. A significant amount of time is spent understanding the effects of storage on the preparation. These studies will determine if the medication is stable at room temperature, needs refrigeration or needs to be frozen, as well as degradation during such storage. How this applies to pharmacies takes us on a journey.
Fortunately room temperature pharmaceutical storage is subject to regulation in the U.S. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations in CFR 21 (CFR2111) defines stability testing for pharmaceutical manufacturers, and notes testing shall be used in determining appropriate storage conditions and expiration dates. (Section 211.166) In 21CFR205.50 the FDA guidelines for State Licensing of Wholesale Prescription Drug Distributors states that all facilities where prescription drugs are stored, warehoused, handled, marketed or displayed to be maintained properly. FDA wording follows in italic.
(c) Storage. All prescription drugs shall be stored at appropriate temperatures and under appropriate conditions in accordance with requirements, if any, in the labeling of such drugs, or with requirements in the current edition of an official compendium, such as the United States Pharmacopeia/National Formulary (USP/NF).
(1) If no storage requirements are established for a prescription drug, the drug may be held at "controlled" room temperature, as defined in an official compendium, to help ensure that its identity, strength, quality, and purity are not adversely affected.
(2) Appropriate manual, electromechanical, or electronic temperature and humidity recording equipment, devices, and/or logs shall be utilized to document proper storage of prescription drugs.
(3) The record keeping requirements in paragraph (f) of this section shall be followed for all stored drugs.
Pharmacy regulations are issued by each state. In general they refer to or mirror the FDA guidelines which often refer to manufacturer's guidelines. In Massachusetts for example, 247CMR9.00, section 901(5) states, While on duty, a pharmacist shall be responsible for proper preservation and security of all drugs in the pharmacy or pharmacy department, including the proper refrigeration and storage of said drugs. Massachusetts 247CMR9.00 for wholesale druggists, section 7.04(3) states,
What this boils down to is the manufacturer's label defines the requirement. The good news is that manufacturers do publish storage conditions for drugs stored at room temperature which is defined by the U.S. Pharmacopeia as between 68-77°F (20-25°C). Take for example a common high blood pressure medication, lisinopril, also sold as Prinivil, Tensopril, Zestril, or Hipril. The image below (Figure 2) is from the information sheet included with Zestril, AstraZeneca's version of lisinopril, and posted on the FDA's site. The data sheet notes the recommended storage conditions for Zestril tablets: Store at controlled room temperature, 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)[see USP]. Protect from moisture, freezing and excessive heat. Dispense in a tight container. Note the reference to USP guidelines.
More importantly, note the data sheet calls for a controlled room temperature. If I walk into a pharmacy that feels hot, I know the drugs stored there are likely to be degrading faster than expected. Fortunately many pharmacies keep limited quantities of any particular drug, so drugs that are in constant demand like lisinopril are not likely to be sufficiently degraded if exposed to elevated temperatures for short periods, Of greater concern are medications that have slow turnover. Pharmacies that regularly run hot can potentially compromise the efficacy of such drugs.
Figure 2. AstraZeneca Zestril (lisinopril) storage conditions, from data sheet. Link to Form
Pharmacy managers and pharmacists are responsible to keep the drugs under their management within recommended storage conditions. Automatic temperature and humidity monitoring systems can provide warnings and alarms when temperatures exceed or fall below the recommended range, providing pharmacy managers and pharmacists with the information needed to correct the issue when problems occur.
Many have tasted wine that has been exposed to elevated temperatures for a period of time, vinegar comes to mind. Likewise, many have tasted bagged popcorn that has been exposed to elevated humidity for a long period of time. If I enter a store or pharmacy that is very warm and humid, I generally will not purchase items where the quality can be compromised. The same goes for prescription and OTC medications. Pharmacy managers, operators, and pharmacists are responsible to maintain an environment that keeps prescription medications within recommended temperatures. Pharmacies who let customer discomfort be the warning that things are too hot or humid are likely to see these customers disappear if the condition persists. Proactive programs to maintain ambient store temperature within manufacturer's specification are good for patient outcomes and good for business.
Temperature@lert provides cost-effective, fault-tolerant wireless temperature monitoring solution for organizations of all sizes. Our products and services can help bring a pharmacy, clinic, wholesale, or retail outlet into compliance with minimal training or effort. For information about Temperature@lert's Cellular and Sensor Cloud offerings, visit our website at http://www.temperaturealert.com/ or call us at +1-866-524-3540.
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June 25, 2015
When dealing with power outages within food service, whether it is at a restaurant or school cafeteria, it can be a stressful situation with many decisions of what to do with food, what is safe, and when to discard. Sometimes during an outage, it's hard to figure out what to do and how to deal with these decisions and whether or not the right one is being made. There are different solutions depending on what kinds of foods are being dealt with, whether it's refrigerated, frozen, or being prepared. To prepare for these solutions, there are simple steps to follow for the guarantee for safe measures to follow.
The first step in dealing with power outages is to take note of when the outage happens, as timing is everything when it comes to food safety. Secondly, cease all cooking that is happening. It's good to note that if a power outage is two hours or less, it is not considered hazardous to food being handled under safe conditions. After two hours, any food that is being prepared, whether it is meat or cut fruits and vegetables, must be discarded. Do not put warm food into the refrigerators or freezers to avoid rapid temperature increase within the refrigerators. If warm foods are warming the area, it will only decrease the time before having to throw foods away. Whole foods such as uncut fruits or vegetables can be quickly put back into the refrigerator if needed and are still safe for consumption.
Once again, timing is everything. When dealing with refrigeration, there's up to four hours of safe time that food will be kept cold during an outage if the refrigerator is not opened or opened minimally. After four hours, food must be discarded, or dry/block ice can be used to maintain the cool temperature for up to two days. If there's no ability to get ice to keep the refrigeration cool, uncut fruits, vegetables, and processed cheeses do not have to be thrown away after the four hours pass, while foods such as meats, dairies, and opened jars should be tossed.
Figure 1: Keeping track of what's in the fridges and freezers during a power outage to ensure safety measures for different foods are being taken.
With freezers, they can keep temperatures for up to 48 hours if minimally opened, and if it's fully stocked. For half full freezers, they can last up for 24 hours, and it's important to group food together to keep them colder for longer. If this happens, ensure to keep the food on its own trays, so if they begin to thaw the juices won't touch the other foods. There are certain guidelines from the FDA for foods that can be refrozen if partially thawed.
Figure 2: FDA standards for refreezing or discarding of food depending on thawing status
It's important to follow these refrigeration and freezer FDA guidelines while dealing with power outages in order to keep a high standard of food quality and safety. If there is ever uncertainty in whether or not a food is still safe, it's better safe than sorry, so when in doubt, throw it out. If the food being prepared hasn't reached the safe consumption temperature, throw it away. There is no way around having to throw half cooked food away during a power outage. Foods in the process of being cooked, especially cut, half cooked vegetables and meats are prone to bacteria and can quickly become harmful.
There are, of course, certain foods that can be kept safely at room temperature. Foods such as butters, hard cheeses, dried and fresh fruits, herbs, spices, breads and pastries can all be kept at room temperature without harm coming to them, although depending on what it is, the quality can decrease. Don't worry if these foods are left out during the outage.
Upon restoration of power, it's important to identify any hazardous foods that still need to be discarded, and check internal temperatures of potentially dangerous foods. If anything falls between being above 41°F or below 140°F, and has been for longer than 4 hours, it must be tossed. If it becomes worrisome that food in the refrigerator needs to be cooled at a faster rate, transfer it to the freezer for faster cooling.
Using a cellular temperature monitoring can help prevent any surprises or temperature rises during an outage. With Temperature@lert's cellular-based temperature monitoring, if there is a power outage, a text message will be sent to notify you of the outage. If temperatures begin rising at an alarming pace, a phone call alert is sent. With these alerts, it gives you the ability to begin corrective actions and prevent losses.
Maintaining a safe environment is easy during a power outage. Following protocols from HACCP and the FDA ensure that there will be no issues upon the power returning. Throw away what needs to be tossed, and keep the fridge and freezer doors shut as much as possible. For tips on how to deal with school power outages, retail store power outages, and restaurant power outages; be sure to check for the next parts of the power outage survival guide series.
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June 24, 2015
Batteries may be ready for home applications, but are they ready for the big time: Data Centers?
In the first part of this two part look at battery powered data centers we found that Tesla recently entered the battery electrical storage market for home applications such as emergency backup and metered energy cost savings. Companies like EnerDel that have active data center projects have been supplying industrial as well as transportation power options while Tesla up to recently has concentrated on the automobile market.
Along with the Powerwall option for households Tesla is also making a play for commercial and business applications. Tesla's announcement provides examples of commercial customers, one being Target. Select stores are conducting pilot studies incorporating Tesla Energy Storage batteries. "David Hughes, senior group manager, Energy Management, Target. "Tesla's cutting-edge technology offers unique benefits to powering these stores, most importantly relieving stress from the electrical grid at peak times furthering Target's investment in designing and operating energy-efficient and sustainable buildings." (Link to Announcement) Here again, managing peak load demand is the goal and savings for large electrical energy users like Target can be substantial.
Figure 1 (Left) shows an artist's concept of an array of Tesla's Powerpack Battery System on the roof of a retailer such as Target. Link to Image Figure 2 (Right) shows the home market Powerwall (left) and the commercial Powerpack (right) for comparison. Link to Image
Each Tesla Powerpack module is rated for 100 kWh. These batteries act like very efficient generators and can supplement the grid when needed as well as take advantage of storing power when rates are the lowest, overnight for example. The Return on Investment (RoI) for the Powerpack would be a function of the difference between peak and off-peak rates in any given location. Alternately, linking the battery array to a solar array would result in "free" electricity for storage, but the cost of the solar array would need to be added to the total RoI. In such cases, the DC output of the solar array could be used directly to charge the batteries, negating the cost of an inverter for the solar piece. Only the battery to AC inverter would be needed.
Still, since companies like Target offer large opportunities for power suppliers, their cost both for grid power as well as battery and solar will likely be significantly lower than smaller enterprises. Someone surely has done the math, but there is no update of the test installation by Portland General Electric's 5 MW EnerDel battery demonstration project in South Salem, OR. Because this is a public project there may be some economics forthcoming, but a search has turned up empty for this two-year old, $178-million project. (Link to Project Website http://www.pnwsmartgrid.org/)
So what about data centers? Amazon Web Services may shed some light here. According to The Verge, "Amazon is using (Tesla) Powerpacks as part of a 4.8 mWh pilot program in Northern California to assist in running its Amazon Web Services platform. That's 480 - 100 kWh Powerpacks. James Hamilton, an AWS engineer, said the technology would make it easier for the company to rely on renewable energy sources. Batteries, he said, would "bridge the gap between intermittent production, from sources like wind, and the data center's constant power demands." Amazon has been working with Tesla for the last year, viewing Musk's new Powerpacks as a way to reach its ultimate goal of "reducing the technical barriers limiting widespread adoption of renewables in the grid."
One thought is lithium-ion battery technology is not without limitations. Looking at the artist's concept drawing (Figure 1) what comes to mind for this New Englander is what that roof would have looked like this past winter when Boston had a record snowfall. Such installations would need to have additional support for the significant battery weight; add to that the weight of 9-feet of snow and there could be real concerns. The second is that lithium-ion batteries don't like hot and cold weather. The graphs below demonstrate the issue of installations in cold and hot climates.
Figure 3 (Left) Li-ion discharge times fall off dramatically at colder temperatures. Link to Source
Figure 4 (Right) Li-ion battery capacity decreases markedly with increasing temperature, as is witnessed by Tesla car owners in Phoenix. Link to Image
Two thoughts come to mind here. First, data centers use large battery arrays as UPSs to bridge the time until the generators kick in. Enabling these UPS arrays to provide additional benefit such as renewable energy storage and smart metering savings can have real benefit to data centers with the right economics. In a power market like Northern California where the grid is stretched to the limit during hot summer days, such an approach could bridge the gap of a brownout voltage cut, reducing any electrical strain on data center electronics. Again, cost vs benefit is needed, but for high risk locations these calculations may look more like life insurance than not.
Figures 5, 6. Amazon data centers in Virginia (Left) and Oregon (Right) may be candidates for battery storage. Left Image Source Right Image Source
While there is hope for some light to be shed publicly on the Portland demonstration project, AWS and its competitors keep their costs and benefits close, so meaningful analysis will be difficult. According to Forbes, the Powerpack cost is $250/kWh which is below the $350/kWh calculated by a Texas power supplier as break even compared to the cost of a new power generator. (Link to Source) For the Amazon project that translates to $1.2 million in cost for the Powerpacks, plus installation and supporting hardware. Future announcements may help data center managers and owners make a meaningful estimate for RoI. Tesla is reportedly sold out on all products, a good sign that this technology offers real benefit. Stay tuned for updates as this story continues.
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June 11, 2015
From the time they walk in the door, consumers and regulators are taking (mental) notes.
I walked into my pharmacy the other day to pick up a prescription. This is a national chain I've been with for the past decade and has served me well through several moves. I like the store, location and staff, most of which are very helpful and pleasant. However, if the store was dirty, too hot or cold, or disorganized I would consider taking my business elsewhere. Let's face it, most of us who live in urban or suburban areas have a wealth of pharmacies from which we can choose. To make sure I'm happy my store of choice sends me an email survey link to make sure I'm satisfied with this store, the staff and their products. And I do fill the survey out; the staff deserves the accolades they have earned.
Figure 1. Modern pharmacies combine traditional prescription and OTC medication sales with convenience plus small department store items to become a full service outlet. (Link to Image)
One thing that would keep me away from any store is if it's too hot. Food, beverage and convenience stores that are too hot are accelerating the degradation of the food and beverage products they sell. More importantly, pharmacies that are too hot and humid are degrading their room temperature medications and lead me to question whether or not their refrigerators and freezers are too warm. These products have clear specifications from the manufacturer for storage conditions, and high temperatures are a no-no.
Let's start with the easy stuff, food stored at room temperature. Food products that do not require refrigeration are called "shelf-stable" foods by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Products include canned and bottled products as well as packaged products such as rice, pasta, flour, sugar, candy treats, baked goods, chips, and the like.
Canned, packaged or bottled food degraded or spoiled will exhibit poor or bad taste, smell or appearance.
For canned goods, the USDA notes, "High temperatures (over 100°F or 38°C) are harmful to canned goods too. The risk of spoilage jumps sharply as storage temperatures rise." Link to Source These products should be stored in a cool, dry place with temperatures below 85°F (30°C). Canned and bottled food and drinks are not required by U.S. law to have date labels, however many do. Be sure to check if the date is "use-by" or "sell-by" to understand its usefulness. Packaged products, those in boxes, bags, etc. suffer even more with increased temperatures since most package materials are porous to oxygen which can degrade contents.
Canned and bottled foods may have a date stamp that can be helpful to insure product quality and safety. This information is based on a defined storage temperature, 70°F (21°C) for example. Links: Left Image Center Image Right Image
To insure food products stored at room temperature are not exposed to elevated temperatures, pharmacies can monitor store HVAC operation with automatic temperature monitors. This can accomplish two things. First, early warning of HVAC problems, air conditioner failure during hot summer days for example, will alert management of problems before they become serious, especially overnight when no one is in the store. Second, management will have a record of store temperature that can be reviewed for HVAC system operation optimization. Stores that run hot and can accelerate food breakdown or spoilage can make adjustments. More importantly, the HVAC controls can be adjusted to help optimize store temperature, potentially saving energy (money) where stores are too cold in summer or too hot in winter months. Most importantly, the customer will not be the one to point out when the store is too cold or hot, making them more likely to return to a well run operation. Customer loyalty is preserved.
Consumers and store personnel may want to take a look at two resources regarding shelf-life of food products. Besides sell-by or best-used-by dates, these guides from two universities with strong agricultural programs provide useful information both while shopping and at home.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln: https://food.unl.edu/safety/chart
Ohio State University Extension: http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/pdf/5401.pdf
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June 09, 2015
We can do most anything, but we can't do that. (With apologies to Meatloaf)
The news caught my eye earlier this week as headlines blared about spiders raining down from the sky in Goulburn NSW, Australia, about 200 km southwest from Sidney. My first thought of course is can Temperature@lert help with that? The short answer is no, we can't do that. But we can do a lot of other things.
Temperature@lert has a Cellular Edition customer that travels around the US in their motorhome with three macaws, following the NHRA drag racing circuit and monitoring their motorhome's temperature while away to keep an eye on their pet's safety. We can keep you from cooking your own goose, but we can't keep spiders from raining down on you.
We can keep this macaw family member safe during his travels in the family's RV, but we can't keep spiders from raining down and covering your trees, grass and house.
We monitor the temperature of animal transport trailers for a big cat rescue organization to help keep the occupants safe by alerting the driver when the air conditioner kicks off. But we can't keep spiders from raining down from the sky, even with lions and tigers and bears at our beck and call. (Okay, not bears, I made that part up.)
Crime labs depend on us to protect their evidence with our ZPoint wireless sensor, ensuring that evidence is not compromised and results are scientifically sound and criminals are kept off the streets. But protecting folks when millions of tiny spiders take flight during their annual migration and rain down on their property? No, we can't do that.
Our customers monitor forensic evidence in crime labs but we can't help with millions of tiny spiders raining down on your yard.
We monitor concrete temperature as it sets during tunnel construction to insure the finished tunnel's structure meets specifications and does not fail before its rated life. Yes, even though we keep the earth from collapsing a tunnel, we do not have a solution when spiders parachute by the thousands from the sky. We still can't do that.
We monitor concrete while it's curing to make sure tunnels, bridges and buildings are safe, but we can't keep your yard spider free when the little creatures decide to take flight.
Why all the worry about spiders raining down from the sky? Recently Australia experienced such an episode when millions of young spiders migrate by "ballooning", casting webs into the air that act like a parachute and lift them airborne. It turns out that this phenomenon is not new or unique, it happens regularly around the world. And if you think you're safe in the US you are mistaken. Texas was the last state to report such an outbreak.
Spider rain happens when tiny newborn spiders decide to take flight to find a new home. This happens all the time but when they all decide to do so at once, the effect is dramatic. The little critters stand on the tips of their tiny legs and shoot a thread into the air. If the wind is strong enough the thread acts like a parasail and takes the spider airborne, delivering it to it's new home. All I can say is I'm glad tarantulas don't exhibit this behavior.
A search for "spider ballooning" on YouTube can lead to several interesting videos describing the phenomenon of "spider rain".
In the mean time, one last image of Australia's spider rain for those who want another thing to worry about. And if you find that spider rain is becoming a global nuisance, just drop us a line and maybe we'll see if we can do something about it. In the meanwhile, you may be well served to carry an umbrella in Australia, rain or shine.
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The 7 principles of HACCP are a series of guidelines that follow the rules and regulations set forth by the U.S. FDA. These are typically associated with the implementation of HACCP programs. The main priority of these guides in food service organization is the safety and protocol to keep food, employees, and customers safe in retail and food service.
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When following the protocols, it's important to examine the personal risks involved. Breaking down what kinds of risks are involved helps form an understanding of what needs to be done. Which of the rules of hazard and safety apply to you? Which apply to what is being cooked? Which parts of cooking, holding, and storage for food preparation need to be examined? An understanding of this not only keeps the employee safe, but those who they work with and the customers in which the food will eventually get to.
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Having information and documentation on file is important for future safety. Knowing past errors, changes, and corrections that have been taken can make it easier to keep track of along with being more efficient for inspections and internal audits of HACCP plans.
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Reply-118#4 - IamSofaKingdom (09/08/2013) [-]
#28 to #4 - WhattheNorris (09/08/2013) [-]
My sister has downs, does that count? I love these jokes
Reply-1#27 to #4 - heartlessrobot (09/08/2013) [-]
I don't know, if you want to see what my face looks like then, you'll have to find the adoption center, where I'll be dropping them off.
#37 to #25 - IamSofaKingdom (09/08/2013) [-]
am I the moral fag? I said I thought it would be funny, not justice.
#21 to #4 - iamsofakingawesome (09/08/2013) [-]
We have relatively similar usernames
#36 to #8 - IamSofaKingdom (09/08/2013) [-]
hurr durr, not like that is what my name was made to intend.
Reply-2#6 to #4 - brobathehutt (09/08/2013) [-]
Besides, that's what abortion is for.
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Most of the time doctors can tell you if your kid is going to have downs.
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That's the problem with this website, too many moral-fags. It's truly the cancer of the internet.
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This post isn't even making fun of kids with down syndrome you ******* .
Reply-23#7 to #5 - IamSofaKingdom (09/08/2013) [-]
and despite both disclaimers I had in front of my comment, people still got offended. Oh well.
#39 to #35 - IamSofaKingdom (09/08/2013) [-]I didn't even say that this joke was making fun of it. The focal point of the joke is people suffering Downs and it just made me think of it. I simply said that the ironic situation indicated in my statement would be found humorous by me and everyone got butthurt. It is the third time it has happened though so I don't even care anymore.
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it doesn't matter how many disclaimers you put in your comment when you say something as stupid as that.
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As stupid as what? that I thought the irony of the situation would be funny? because that is all that I said in that comment.


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|BALBIERISKIS: Kaunas county, Prienai district
Alternate names: Balbieriškis [Lith], Balbirishok [Yid], Balwierzyszki [Pol], Bal'verzhishki [Rus], Balberiskis, Balbirishuk, Balbirshuk, Balkerishki, Barbircheff, Bal'berishkis, Bal'biyerishkis, Balbieriškio, Russian: Бальвержишки. באַלבירישאָק-Yiddish. 54°32' N, 23°53' E, 21 miles E of Marijampolė, 11 miles NW of Alytus. On the left bank of the Neiman River, the town developed adjacent to the large estate established by German lumberman Hanus, who received a plot of land in wilderness of Suvalkija from Grand Duke Sigismund I the Old. The town was granted "the privilege" in 1530 [city privileges] and then lost it in 1776 during Prussia rule [1795-1807] due to diminished population. After Napoleon's 1815 defeat, Blbieriskis became Russian and then part of Suvalki Province where it developed into an important commercial center. 1897 Jewish population: 925. [March 2009]
Yizkors: Pinkasim fun Balbirishuk, Zidik, Yurbarik, Kovne, Vilne, Shnadau, Shkod, Mestislav Hadash, Pruzhani . Pinkas ha-kehilot; entsiklopediya shel ha-yishuvim le-min hivasdam ve-ad le-aher shoat milhemet ha-olam ha-sheniya: Lithuania (Jerusalem, 1996). Lite (vol. 1) (New York, 1951). 2001 population: 1180.
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MASS GRAVES: Prienai northern outskirts; 142; pic. # 215-216. Marijampole, near the barracks; 120; pic. # 159. Source: US Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad
OLD CEMETERY: The Jewish cemetery is in a pasture just off the Alytus-Balbieriskis road, to the right before reaching the town heading north. No road or path exists to the cemetery.
2004: some overgrowth and the archway had lost its plaque. The cemetery is in a pasture just off the Alytus-Balbieriskis road and to the right before one reaches the town heading north. No road or path exists to the cemetery.
There was not much evidence of a Jewish past left, but an existing Jewish cemetery just outside of the town is in a pasture just off the Alytus-Balbieriskis road to the right before one reaches the town heading north. No road or path exists to the cemetery. One must walk through a cow pasture to reach it. A wooden fence encloses the site. The entrance is through a concrete archway had a plaque in Hebrew, Yiddish and Lithuanian reading "Old Jewish Cemetery" that disappeared in 2004. About fifty gravestones date from the 19th and 20th centuries, many with last names. The site is about 1/4 mi (or km?) south of the town, not very visible from the road. photos of gravestones. [March 2009]
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Tom has been a fly fisher for over 35 years, and was a commercial fly tier by age 14. He has fished extensively across North America and has also fished on Christmas Island, the Bahamas, in Kamchatka, and on the fabled English chalk streams. He is credited with bringing Bead-Head flies to North America, and is the inventor of the Big Eye hook, Magnetic Net Retriever, and tungsten beads for fly tying.
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Cool Modern Mediterranean Cuisine at Carmel Cafe and Wine Bar
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LAKEWOOD RANCH - A hip take on Mediterranean cuisine has come to Sarasota. The Carmel Cafe and Wine Bar, located on Cooper Creek Blvd in Lakewood Ranch, combines modern Mediterranean food with technology and atmosphere to create one of the coolest culinary experiences in town.
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Bring the Orca "Lolita" Home – Walk a Mile, Lift a Pint and Show Your Support in Seattle
Meet on Saturday January 17th, 1 pm. Alki Beach Park, West Seattle. Gather at 1:00 p.m. at the Statue of Liberty plaza at Alki Beach Park (intersection of Alki Ave. S.W. and 61st Ave. S.W.). Lots of street parking within a few blocks, but give yourself time to park and walk to the plaza, which […] [Read More]
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Making caring for your dog or cat affordable
Reducing the Cost of Pet Care
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According to the American Pet Products Association we spend over $50 billion annually on our pets. And, since they're a part of the family, the cost of pet care, pet food, and pet supplies must be incorporated into the monthly budget. Just as with all other monthly expenses, finding ways to control spending on pet care is essential to a frugal living lifestyle. However, you do not want to sacrifice the care of your pets. You may be surprised at the healthful and easy ways that you can reduce pet care costs.
Pet food can take a chunk out of the monthly budget, especially if you have numerous pets or large dogs. You can find valuable information concerning the basic ingredients you should look for when buying dog or cat food at PetMD.com. Pet expert Arden Moore emphasizes that protein should always be the main ingredient. Natural pet food is generally more expensive than brands that contain fillers. As all frugal shoppers know, sometimes spending a little more upfront can save money in the long term. Dogs will require smaller amounts of the natural food, and it can also help prevent pet obesity, which can shorten the life of your pet or involve expensive vet bills to handle illnesses caused by obesity.
You can implement your usual frugal shopping techniques to save money on higher quality, natural dog and cat food. Always search for coupons to save money. Look for discounts offered by specific online manufacturer sites. If you can store the food in an airtight container so that it retains its freshness, you can take advantage of promotions and sale prices at pet supply stores.
It's very tempting to want to spoil your pet by giving it treats. However, treats can be expensive and can also contribute to weight gain. Rather than pay high prices for small bags of treats, use "people food" as a treat. Apples, carrots, boiled eggs, green beans, and dehydrated sweet potatoes are a few alternative treats for dogs. You might want to try unsalted, unbuttered popcorn, small amounts of cheese or yogurt, and boiled eggs with your cat. As a word of caution, not all "people food" is safe for dogs and cats so check out a reliable source for a list of unsafe foods. An excellent, simplified list of human food that is safe or unsafe for dogs and cats can be found at Pet-Health-Care-Gazette.com.
Vet bills can take a chunk out of your budget. In some cases, you can be proactive in preventing these bills. As mentioned, a healthy diet can reduce the risk of obesity and numerous other health related issues. You can comparison shop for routine veterinarian care. Be sure the vaccinations you're getting for the pet are necessary. Indoor pets are not subjected to the same situations as outdoor pets so some vaccines may not be necessary. Pet organizations often offer low cost spay/neuter programs or vaccines at a reduced cost. One easy way to prevent high vet bills is to take measures to assure the pet's safety.
Just as with children, you need to protect your pets from poisoning. That means keeping hazardous products securely locked away so that there is no chance of the pet getting into a poisonous substance. This includes everything from cleaning products to prescription medications. Plants can be toxic to pets. Be sure to check the list of poisonous plants before adding them to your home or landscape.
Pets depend on you to provide a safe environment. This includes protection from traffic and outdoor predators. Cats are the safest when kept indoors at all times. Dogs are safest in a fence or on a leash. Older pets may require a few extra safety measures. Aging dogs may need a ramp to reach their favorite corner on the sofa. A fall from the height of an adult bed or sofa could result in a broken bone or hip injury to an aging Chihuahua, Dachshund, or other small breed dog so it may be necessary to confine them to safe places when you can't be with them.
Many financial planners and advisors do not feel that pet insurance is a wise expenditure. The policies involve numerous restrictions and reimbursement often requires a deductible. Pre-existing conditions and genetic problems are often not covered. It is quite possible to spend more in insurance premiums than you will pay in vet bills. A frugal alternative to pet insurance is to establish a pet fund where you set aside a certain amount of money each month for unexpected or annual pet care cost.
Pets are wonderful companions. You can manage the cost of their care by frugally shopping for food, supplies, and veterinarian services as well as by taking simple steps to ensure their safety.
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Posted By Bob Ingle On January 21, 2013 @ 3:32 pm In Uncategorized | Comments Disabled
One of my favorite parts of the Inaugural speech: "But we reject the belief that America must choose between caring for the generation that built this country and investing in the generation that will build its future."
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#1 Comment By Jim On January 22, 2013 @ 8:32 am
Great rhetoric. But it fails basic math. Those of us who will have paid in for 50 plus years before getting a chance to receiving something back will get pennies on the dollar. Entitlements are going to drag us down unless we face them head on. I can accept that I won't receive my "fair share" if we fix the problem now so that my children don't have to face it. The President is going to worry about everything but.
#2 Comment By Shoregrrl On January 22, 2013 @ 4:04 pm
Yes, the line brings a tear to the eye, but what SPECIFICALLY is Obama going to do to make sure that the entitlement programs don't go bankrupt?
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Pilots and Copilots. Who are These Mysterious People?
Dear Associated Press (and most other media outlets):
I wish you would pay closer attention to use of the phrase "the pilot" in your stories. This is one of those commonly repeated tics that always gets my goat, resulting in pedantic, vaguely neurotic rants like this one.
Most recently we have Monday's story about the hijacked -- if that's the right word -- Ethiopian Airlines 767. The article by reporter John Heilprin was headlined COPILOT HIJACKS ETHIOPIAN PLANE, and begins like this:
"Locking the pilot out of the cockpit, an Ethiopian Airlines copilot hijacked a plane bound for Italy on Monday and diverted it to Geneva, where he asked for asylum."
A week or so earlier we had the tale of the hapless and apparently quite inebriated Ukrainian fellow who attempted to hijack a Turkish jetliner to Sochi, Russia. The crew of the 737 fooled the man into thinking they were landing in Sochi, when it fact they'd diverted to Istanbul, where he was taken into custody.
I say "the crew," but the news stories kept making reference to "the pilot," which is where I have the problem.
Associated Press: "The pilot tricked him and landed in Istanbul instead." New York Times: "The pilot then alerted the authorities in Turkey." My next door neighbor: "That was one smart pilot."
Except, of course, there were two pilots. There were two pilots in the Turkish plane, and two pilots in the Ethiopian plane. There is always a minimum of two pilots in a jetliner cockpit -- a captain and first officer -- and both of these individuals are fully qualified to operate the aircraft.
The first officer is known colloquially as the copilot. But a copilot is not an apprentice; he or she shares flying duties with the captain more or less equally. The captain is officially in charge, and earns a larger paycheck to accompany that responsibility, but both are capable of flying the aircraft -- copilots perform just as many takeoffs and landings as captains do -- and both are part of the decision-making process.
With respect to reporter Heilprin's story about the Ethiopian plane, use of the term "pilot" to describe the captain suggests the first officer was, by definition, something other than -- and presumably less than -- an actual pilot, and this is simply false. The stories from Turkey don't mention a second pilot at all.
Journalists take note. I'm not sure if the AP has a style guide for these things, but normally this is nothing a simple "s" can't fix: "the pilots." Alternately you could say "the cockpit crew."
Or, if a differentiation is needed, I'd recommend use the terms "captain" and "first officer." Just beware that either pilot may be at the controls during a particular incident. In fact, while protocols are different carrier to carrier, it's not unusual during emergencies or other abnormal situations, for the captain to delegate hands-on flying duties to the copilot, so that the captain can concentrate on communications, troubleshooting, coordinating the checklists, etc.
Do I seem sensitive about this? That's because I'm a copilot.
A copilot becomes a captain not by virtue of skill or experience, incidentally, but rather when his or her seniority standing allows it. And not every copilot wants become a captain right away. Airline seniority bidding is a complicated thing, but suffice it to say a pilot can often have a more comfortable quality of life -- salary, aircraft assignment, schedule and choice of destinations -- as a senior copilot than as a junior captain. Thus it's not terribly uncommon for the copilot to be older and more experienced than the captain sitting next to him.
It varies country to country, airline to airline, but in the U.S., captains wear four stripes on their sleeves and epaulets; copilots wear three.
There used to a third station occupied by the second officer, also known as the flight engineer. I spent four years as a flight engineer on a cargo jet in the mid-1990s. Once upon a time planes also carried navigators. The last known navigator in these parts was the old Howard Borden character from the "Bob Newhart Show."
Long-haul flights, meanwhile, carry augmented crews that work in shifts.
And lastly, getting back to the hijacking in Turkey for a minute...
Clever as it might seem, that Istanbul-as-Sochi trick isn't new. Such a ruse dates at least to the 1970s, when hijackings were very common. More than one Eastern or Pan Am crew hoodwinked a skyjacker into thinking Miami was Havana.
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Patrick Smith is the host of www.askthepilot.com. He was voted one of the 25 Best Bloggers of 2013 by TIME magazine. His new book is COCKPIT CONFIDENTIAL: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AIR TRAVEL
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When Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins broke up, we were all kinds of devastated, but instead of wallowing, Sarandon took the opportunity to have what looks to be a kind of amazing identity crisis. Sarandon started hanging out with a 33-year-old ping-pong pro who says "we spend a lot of time together -- a lot of time" and started a ping pong club with the guy. She also got a couple tattoos! [Huffington Post]
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Following on from the first ever, fully endorsed Chris Kamara t-shirt, we're now delighted to bring you the 'Unbelievable Jeff' cardinal red t-shirt, again with Kammy's unbelievable approval - what a guy! Mind you, Jeff hasn't seen it yet.
This t-shirt features an instantly recognisable silhouette of Chris Kamara, along with trademark headphones, together with the words Unbelievable Jeff, synonymous with Chris when reporting back to Jeff Stelling in the Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday studio.
This t-shirt is made from Ultra Cotton™ and is pre-shrunk, with seamless double needle collar, taped neck and shoulders, double stitched sleeve and waist hem, and a quarter-turned body to eliminate centre crease. The colour is cardinal red and this may differ ever so slightly from the colour of the image above.
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Chris Kamara is very much a cult hero, a supporters' favourite, someone who provides us with match reports bursting with terrace-like enthusiasm as he 'beavers' away under the headphones. We hope you enjoy this first ever official Kammy 'Unbelievable Jeff' t-shirt.


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Sony Xperia TL
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The Sony Xperia TL is a high-end device set to release for AT&T's network, exclusively. It features some of the best specs we have seen in any Sony Android smartphone, so it is definitely worth a look. This bad boy packs a 1.5 GHz processor, 13 MP camera and Android 4.0, all very well paired by a stunning 4.6-inch HD Reality Display.
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Though it has been available via Sony's PC companion software since the beginning of the month, AT&T today has announced the over-the-air rollout of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for the Sony Xperia TL. The new software version implements all the enhancements of the Jelly Bean version of Google's mobile OS, including advanced notifications, Google Now, […]AT&T Sony Xperia TL receiving Android 4.1 update
AT&T's Sony Xperia TL is getting its taste of Jelly Bean just a few weeks after its international counterpart, the Sony Xperia T, received the new software. According to users over at XDA, the update is now appearing via Sony's PC companion software for installation via sideloading. Users can expect a smoother software experience with the […]LG Optimus G, Sony Xperia TL now available from AT&T
The LG Optimus G and Sony Xperia TL are now available through AT&T. The devices can be found online and in stores, and pre-orders should be arriving at doorsteps today. The handsets serve as their respective manufacturer's flagship Android devices for the second half of the year and both feature hardware that includes an HD […]Sony Xperia TL available Nov. 2 at AT&T for $99
James Bond's own Sony Xperia TL will hit AT&T's shelves on November 2nd for $99. The phone, which is featured in the newest Bond flick Skyfall, gives you plenty for your dollar with a 4.6-inch 720p display, 13MP camera, dual-core processor and NFC capabilities. Apparently it's the perfect compliment of specs for performing spy reconnaissance and taking […]Official: Sony Xperia TL headed to AT&T's 4G LTE network
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Divine Dining
Fall is here, but there is one sign of the season I recognize above all others. It is not leaves crunching underfoot in my yard (and miraculously multiplying each day), nor is it pumpkin spice in everything from coffee to soap. No, there is one glorious sign of this favorite season of mine that outshines all others: butternut squash appearing in the grocery store.
Normally, I celebrate that glorious gourd by roasting it with rosemary and folding it into creamy, cheesy risotto. However, this year, I decided to think outside the box (and inside the shell, as it were). What a delicious decision! I roasted my butternut in scrumptious little cubes, which is always the best way to make that squash sing. But then I turned it into a fantastic filling with cheeses, garlic and shallots and stuffed that into pasta shells.
As if that wasn't divine enough on its own, I then took fresh fragrant sage and fried it in browned butter and drizzled that nutty, salty sauce over the top of those butternut-stuffed baked shells. Move aside risotto, there's a new fall favorite in town. You absolutely must try this recipe — it's the best way to celebrate the advent of autumn.
Spinach and butternut squash stuffed shells with sage brown butter
Serves 4.
1 small or 1/2 a large butternut squash, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 inch cubes*
4 shallots, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1/4 cup frozen spinach, cooked and squeezed in a paper towel to remove all liquid (or fresh spinach finely chopped)
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese (live a little!)
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon lemon zest
14 large pasta shells
1/2 stick salted butter
8-10 sage leaves, torn
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
olive oil
*Butternut squash can be tricky to cut up. Here's my foolproof way:
1. Cut the narrow neck of the squash from the round base.
2. Peel the squash by running a sharp knife in a sawing motion down the sides to cut the tough skin away from the flesh.
3. Cut the round base in half and scoop out seeds with a spoon.
4. Cut the squash into 1/2 inch thick slices lengthwise, then cut those into 1/2 inch strips
lengthwise, and cut widthwise into 1/2 inch cubes from the strips.
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Toss butternut squash, shallots, garlic, a generous drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper together and roast on a rimmed sheet pan, 20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until tender and beginning to caramelize. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta for 9 minutes. Drain well, and place on a large plate, each shell separated, to cool. In a small bowl, combine cooled butternut squash mixture, spinach, cheeses, nutmeg, egg and lemon zest. Fill each shell with a generous tablespoon full. Bake in a 400 degree oven in a baking dish (get thee some Carolina pottery) until shells are golden brown at edges, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare that simple but flavorful sage brown butter. Heat butter and sage in a small skillet on medium-high heat until sage is crispy and butter is foaming and lightly browned. Remove shells from oven and drizzle sage butter over them while still hot. Happy fall, y'all!
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Minister of Health Dr. Alexandre Manguele launches 'Facts for Life' behavior change communication framework
MAPUTO, Mozambique, 7 April 2011 – In a well-attended ceremony at the Ministry of Health on 6 April this year, Mozambican Minister of Health Dr. Alexandre Manguele launched the Facts for Life (known in Portuguese as 'Saude e Vida') handbook and behavior change communication framework.
The Facts for Life handbook consists of essential life-saving messages for families and communities and provides a coherent communication framework to convey these messages. The Minister was joined by senior officials at the Ministry of Health, as well as by Mr. Jesper Morch, UNICEF Representative, and Dr. El Hadi Benzerroug, WHO Representative.
Dr. Benzeroug, who spoke on behalf of the UN Resident Coordinator in Mozambique, emphasized that Facts for Life is a joint effort by eight different UN agencies, including UNICEF and the WHO, in support of the objectives of the Mozambican Government.
"Today, we are launching this book on behalf of all Portuguese-speaking countries," Dr. Benzerroug said in his speech. "In the name of the UN, we are asking everyone to join forces behind this initiative, in support of the dissemination of the messages that are contained within the Facts for Life handbook. Mothers and fathers and other caregivers need this information to save and improve the lives of the children in their care."
The Minister of Health explained that Facts for Life is an instrument that should be used to present messages and essential information about health, education and other important topics at the community level. Such messages could be reinforced by dedicated, focused and coherent communication campaigns. He thanked the UN Resident coordinator and the UN system for producing the handbook and expressed the wish that it would be widely used by health workers, educators, other officials, civil society organizations and others.
"In effect, in the interaction between the Government and the population at large, communication functions as a vehicle for education, ensuring that the most distant communities are reached with messages about health, which in turn contributes to the well-being of society," said Minister Manguele.
"In this regard, we recognize the communicators, who in a persuasive manner help messages reach the population in the service of public health," the Minister added.
Facts for Life has been translated into 215 languages, and more than 15 million copies of the handbook have been printed and distributed at the community level. In Mozambique, UNICEF has printed 15,000 copies of the 4th edition in Portuguese for distribution to and use by both government and non-government partners. The effort is a joint UN initiative under the auspices of the Delivering as One framework, the UN system's process to coordinate and integrate its activities across multiple agencies and programs.
The event at the Ministry of Health also marked World Health Day (WHD), which falls on 7 April each year. The focus for this year's WHD is antimicrobial resistance, that is, resistance to drugs that help fight microbial infections of humans. Antimicrobial resistance and its global spread threaten the continued effectiveness of many medicines used today to treat the sick, and at the same time it risks jeopardizing important advances that have been made against major infectious killers, such as malaria.
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I have been going to the amazing restaurant for as long as it has been open. The consistency and quality of this place just never fails. I always bring friends and have yet to have a single person just blown away. I of course have a favorite appetizer and entree but Im not telling you cause i dont want it to be sold out every time I go:) this place will not disappoint
Posted by Theresa on 04/09/2011
The Service was great, the food was good, that is cold and hot food. We had several in our party at the time and woud return.
Posted by disappointment on 01/31/2009
First, I went to Chloe only to have their pumpkin ravioli because Mercato doesn't have their pumpkin linguine on their winter menu. I thought, okay, I'll try someplace new. First off, the restaurant is cold. We were left freezing by the door. Then, it was obvious that there are some regulars (probably those who wrote most of these reviews) - they all got seated before me and my GF. She was left freezing by the door for a half hour. When we were finally seated, it was forever before they opened our wine. The waitress saw it was a white wine, but didn't bring a chiller like she did for others. The bread came with this really bland hummous. The stuff you get out of the jar from Walmart has more taste. Then, of all things, the pumpkin ravioli was out for the day. I ended up getting this quarter-size calzone type thing that was filled with cheese. It had a flaky crust but it too was bland. My date had the chicken pot pie which was also reminiscent of Walmart-caliber food.
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This restaurant is adorable, first of all. We got there early, so there was no wait, but we were very pleased that we had been early as it looked by the time we were leaving as though people were waiting to be seated. The food was delicious, from the bread and hummus before the appetizers, to the super-yummy Chloe salad and the spicy, warm, gooey baked feta, to the ravioli, to the cheesecake. One among us who had salmon was impressed by the eggplant that came with the salmon, but disappointed by the salmon itself. Overall, we had a wonderful meal at Chloe, and I'd be excited to come back and try other things on the menu.