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Created in 2005 as an incubator under the auspices of the University of Orleans in Chevilly, France, and headed by Ludovic Landemarre, Ph.D., Glycodiag specializes in glycobiology, finding bio-markers for the cosmetic and pharmaceutical markets. Using raw materials and their extracts as a starting point, Glycodiag looks at polysaccharides and studies how skin changes are dictated by sugar component changes. Activities such as finding "mimic" polysaccharides and finding the bio-marker that would show efficacy of a natural anti-microbial or antiaging substance are also on the firm's agenda. Glycodiag works in partnership with the smallest research firms and the largest manufacturers in beauty.
Said to be the largest cosmetic R&D site in Europe, about 55 hectares of development space for perfumes, makeup, skin care and perfume derivatives comprise the headquarters of LVMH (St. Jean de Braye, France). Executive vice president of R&D Eric Perrier notes that the firm creates about 20 patents a year; current count is about 300 patents. Much emphasis is placed on actives and fundamental research, but its largest goal is to be innovative, partnering where necessary. "We do not have 'Not Invented Here' syndrome," Perrier notes. In fact, the second largest budget item for the research area is outside research. LVMH works with partners in Cosmetic Valley and universities across the globe to do advanced research. The company will maintain these partnerships while building its own state-of-the-art research center designed to allow it to tackle problems in skin biology and botanical ingredients.
Alban Muller, who is familiar to some readers as the president of Alban Muller International (Vincennes, France), has another life at another location. L'Herboretum in Saint-Ay, France, is an island of biodiversity that both preserves the multitude of plants and animals contained within and teaches others about the birds and bees (and bats and chickens) and the flora at L'Herboretum. Many of these plants have a role in cosmetics, as do some natural animal products such as honey (an apiary is tucked into the property).
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Alain Saintrond, president of color cosmetic supplier Créations Couleurs in Dreux, France, notes that business is picking up dramatically. "We had a record August [2009]," he says, "and our biggest challenge is getting our suppliers to deliver [more quickly]." Saintrond has just completed another building in Dreux; it is designed with workflow efficiency and GMP in mind. It also houses a training center, which, according to Saintrond, is drawing the top manufacturers to learn about color ingredients. Créations Couleurs' new line of fine-milled, high color content ingredients was launched at the Beyond Beauty show in Paris.


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Today brings additional intelligence about spring bonuses at Sullivan & Cromwell (on the heels of yesterday's report). This information has broad relevance within Biglaw because it's clear that spring bonuses won't happen on a large scale unless S&C moves. Four managing partners have already made clear to Am Law Daily that they won't pay out unless they're forced to do so. Any such forcing would presumably be done by S&C, which was the first mover behind last year's spring bonus trend.
From the perspective of associates, there's good news coming out of S&C, and there's bad news. Which do you want to hear first?
We'll start with the good news: Sullivan & Cromwell will be paying spring bonuses this year. This is what it strongly suggested in its 2011 year-end bonus memo, and this is what senior chairman H. Rodgin Cohen strongly hinted at when I asked him about it on Monday. In a lunch meeting yesterday with midlevel associates, firm chairman Joseph Shenker confirmed the news.
The meeting took place in New York, but other offices participated via teleconference. An S&C source reports:
Joe was asked directly over the T1 connection by someone in the LA office if we were getting spring bonuses. After giving the old saw about how spring ends in June, Joe said we're getting bonuses, but the size has not been determined. However, they will be smaller than last year's because of the uncertainty in the economy right now.
I would add that Joe didn't seem pleased that someone asked and, after being fairly convivial during the session, turned to Rodge with a glare after answering the question and also asked someone to confirm that the question was from the LA office.
A few comments. First, it's pretty funny that Shenker "glare[d]" at Rodge Cohen. Even though Cohen is now "senior chairman" as opposed to chairman, he's still the biggest rainmaker at S&C, the god of financial institutions M&A. His bank mega-mergers play a huge role in filling the coffers at 125 Broad Street. This year might not be off to a great start for the M&A world, but Rodge Cohen is not someone to be glared at lightly.
Second, I think that "L.A. associate" should have passed himself off as a Palo Alto or D.C. attorney.
So the S&C spring bonuses will be smaller than last year's generous amounts. How much smaller? We asked our tipster for input:
No idea as to size, but I recall that it in 2009, when the economy was just coming off the market lows of March, the firm paid a paltry bonus of like $500 for first years and couple grand for third years. I would think this will be higher, but maybe not by much.
Looking back at our report on the 2009 S&C spring bonuses, it seems that they started at $500 for first-year associates and topped out at $8,500 for the most-senior associates. That's a far cry from last year's scale, which started at $2,500 for first-year associates and maxed out at $20,000 for the most-senior associates.
For associates at firms other than S&C, small spring bonuses at S&C could spell big bad news. Spring bonuses are not a new thing at Sullivan; the firm paid them in 2008 and in 2009, not just in 2011. But, for the most part, other firms matched only in 2011, when S&C's spring bonuses were sizable. As far as I can recall (please correct me if I'm wrong), spring bonuses did not spread much beyond S&C in 2008 and in 2009. So if S&C pays modest spring bonuses this year, then other firms might not feel compelled to match.
What should S&C do? I'd suggest that they be as generous as possible and pay sizable spring bonuses (and not just because we enjoy covering the subject here at Above the Law).
First, big spring bonuses will improve morale among existing Sullivan & Cromwell lawyers. Second, they will enhance the reputation and appeal of S&C among potential recruits.
Third, large payouts will increase the likelihood of other firms feeling obligated to match. And from the perspective of S&C as a firm, wouldn't it want rival shops to incur these compensation costs as well? Wouldn't it be in the interest of an elite and thriving firm like S&C to force other firms — perhaps financially weaker firms (cough cough, Dewey) — to pay up or suffer the reputational consequences?
Readers, what do you predict will happen?
Earlier: An Oracular Utterance from Sullivan & Cromwell on Spring Bonuses
Sullivan & Cromwell Spring Bonus – 2009
Associate Bonus Watch: Sullivan & Cromwell Pays Generous Spring Bonuses!
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Bibliographic information: von Reumont BM et al. The first venomous crustacean revealed by transcriptomics and functional morphology: remipede venom glands express a unique toxin cocktail dominated by enzymes and a neurotoxin. Molecular Biology and Evolution, published online October 16, 2013; doi: 10.1093/molbev/mst199


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Technology: Ka-Ching! Using Technology to Improve Fee Collection – International Staff
by Douglas Schoenberg
Collecting and processing payments — your camp's financial health depends on it! It can also be a time-consuming and burdensome administrative task. Fortunately, it's an area where the smart use of technology can provide dramatic benefits.
Effective Accounts Receivable and Billing Systems
The first important technology for managing and collecting fees is an effective and efficient accounts receivable system. Today, most camps use some sort of computerized accounting system but still struggle to manage payments with a spreadsheet or general-purpose database. Such general-purpose programs often lack critical features for camps such as the ability to:
- Maintain a complete payment history.
- Produce simple invoices that can be printed or e-mailed.
- Generate aging reports of who owes money and for how long.
- Automatically calculate and post standard fees.
- Quickly post payments and produce bank deposit slips.
- Audit when and by whom transactions were posted.
- Track canteen deposits and charges separately from other charges and payments.
Even with a good accounting system, fee collection can be time-consuming, but offering parents the ability to pay electronically can dramatically reduce the workload.
Electronic Payments
Offering electronic payments makes sense for most camps, because you can collect payments more quickly and with less effort. Parents love the convenience as well as perks, such as airline mileage, that credit cards provide. Electronic payments can encompass not only credit and debit card payments, but also payments by direct bank account debit via the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) network.
Electronic payments can be pre-authorized to be made automatically when due, or parents have the option to initiate each payment. Parent-initiated transactions can be processed by your staff or directly by parents online.
Pre-authorized Versus Parent-Initiated, One-Time Payments
Pre-authorization indicates that parents agree to have their payments made automatically when due, thereby reducing the work for both parents and camp administrators.
To manage pre-authorized payments most effectively, you will need software that provides for the following features:
- Securely encrypts and stores credit card or bank account data.
- Automatically generates and sends for processing transactions when due.
- Allows for amounts that can vary, based on balance and payment plan selected.
- Handles both credit cards and EFT transactions.
- Integrates with your accounts receivable system.
While pre-authorized payments are the best way to ensure timely collections, electronic payments also make parent-initiated payments more convenient.
Online Versus Staff-Processed Transactions
Collecting the Correct Payment Amount
The simplest approach is to use a physical or electronic invoice to communicate the charges and amount due. Some systems even provide a "pay online" link within electronic invoices to take parents to a pre-filled online payment form.
For staff-processed transactions, integration with your accounts receivable system makes it easy to ensure the payments are processed for the full balance due.
Reducing the Risk of Human Error
Real-time authorization where the card number, expiration date, and available funds are validated immediately is critical for online or staff-processed transactions. This way, any data entry error or need for a different credit card can be identified and corrected immediately.
Of course, the best solution is eliminating the need to enter the credit card data each time. Since parents usually use the same credit card or bank account, the solutions that allow saving the account information so it doesn't need to be entered each time, achieve this. The challenge is doing this in a way that is secure and protects this sensitive data.
Ensuring Data Security
The credit card industry continues to impose tighter rules on the handling and storage of credit card data. In brief, any credit card data that is to be stored must be secured. In computer terms, this means both password protected and encrypted, with similar protection of paper records that include credit card information. Any online payments have to be processed on secure Web-servers (note: you can tell if the site is secure by seeing if the Web address starts with "https:", not just "http:").
Keeping a list of parents' cards to process or using e-mail to receive credit card data are bad practices that put parents' information at risk and expose your camp to fines.
Maximizing Administrative Efficiency
To eliminate the need for any double entry of payments, you'll want processing solutions that post the payment automatically to the parents' ledger in your accounting system. Non-integrated solutions not only mean more work, but also increase the potential of human error.
Here are a few other features to look for to simplify payment administration:
- Payment receipting via printed or e-mailed receipt
- Ability to review completed (as well as non-completed) payment transactions
- Ability to issue any necessary credits/refunds
- Online tools for reporting and analysis of transactions
Pitfalls to Avoid
Credit Card Terminals
Physical credit card terminals were designed for face-to-face retail transactions and are ill-suited for processing camp payments because:
- They require keying of card data, which is time-consuming and error-prone;
- They don't provide a method to securely store card data for future transactions;
- They require separately keying payment data into your accounting system – this also creates the need to reconcile amounts between systems; and
- They don't provide e-check (EFT) processing.
Stand-Alone Processing Solutions
Many of the benefits of electronic payments diminish if you use payment-processing solutions that do not integrate with your accounting software. Typically, they require you to:
- Enter and maintain the same contact information in two places;
- Don't ensure that amounts paid match balance due; and
- Reconcile transactions between multiple systems.
Non-Secure & PCI Compliant Systems
If payment account data is stored on your computer, it is critical that it be encrypted to protect it from unauthorized access. An even better method is for account data to be stored on a PCI compliant server maintained by your processing service, with a solution that allows you or your parents to initiate charges to the stored account without needing to re-enter the data.
Hopefully, you now have a better understanding of how convenient and efficient processing of electronic payments can truly be for both parents and camp.
Douglas Schoenberg is CEO of SofterWare Inc. He has spent over twenty-five years working with technology for camp administration and pioneered the use of electronic fee collection for camps. He has written numerous articles and presented at dozens of national and regional camp conferences. He can be reached at 800-220-4111 or email@example.com.
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I love the iPad, obviously, and I assume since you are visiting "TheiPadFan" that you do too. While the iPad isn't heavy it's not easy to hold for hours on end. It also isn't the most drop-friendly gadget and protecting it is something many users find themselves wanting to do. Add to that a desire to stand it up or prop it up for easier keying, and a great deal of iPad owners find themselves in need of cases or stands. The Apple Smart Cover was designed to protect the screen and allow for propping up in many ways, but it's not the best solution out there for heavy users. The SlateShield for iPad 2 is a case that is designed to work in variety of ways, and protect the device as well.
The SlateShield ($54.95) is made from a hard plastic and the inside is lined with a felt that allows one to slip the iPad into it without worrying about scratches. There are cutouts for all the necessities, such as speaker, headphones, dock, volume, etc. On the back is a hand-strap that allows users to slip a hand in and get a nice firm grip on the iPad and hold it for hours without having to struggle. Your hand just sits flush against the back and makes holding it, for long periods or just a short read, simple and easy. The strap is adjustable for different hand sizes and even better it rotates 360° to allow for the perfect viewing angle in portrait, landscape, or anything in-between.
In addition to the hand-strap, the back has built-in stand. The stand allows the device to sit on a hard surface, propped up in landscape or portrait, as well as the standard typing angle users have come to find very useful.
The only downside to the case is the lack of protection on the screen. And while it won't work with a Smart Cover, I'd recommend getting a screen protection shield to ensure the screen stays nice too. The SlateShield is otherwise very durable and I recommend it for users who use the iPad for small grouped presentations while in the field (maybe coaches too), or those who really want an easy way to hold the iPad while moving around. Watch the video below for more info!


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An all-purpose boot for when you're on the go, the Field & Stream® Men's Buck Hunter 600 AP winter hunting boot is ready for big adventures. With 600g of Thinsulate® insulation, you'll stay warm all day, while a sturdy TPR shell protects against the elements. The 900D nylon upper offers lasting support and durability, and the rugged outsole is designed for exceptional traction on all challenging surfaces.
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Rated 3 out of 5 by BGood Ended up returning the boots Purchased a pair for my son and myself, to play in/shovel snow, and ended up returning both pairs. We ordered a size larger than normal which was a good call as the 600g insulation is thick. We returned the boots because you could feel a 'line' running from heal to toe in the bottom of the boots. I don't think is was a defect, as it was in both pair of boots, rather just how they were designed. February 19, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by pa great perfect fit for my needs in showing snow. warmth is good and will work with heavy socks. February 18, 2015
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Laz This product is perfect for the cold winters in the Northeast. The boots are very comfortable and warm. I spend a lot of time in the woods and my feet were never cold. February 17, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by chubbsTHEdestroyer Field & Stream Buck Hunter Boots The boots were a great price at Dicksportinggoods.com and the shipping was amazingly fast. The boots themselves are good, but I too noticed the seam in the insulation of the right boot when it is on. Others have mentioned this issue as well. The seam is at the bottom of the insulation and feels kinda weird when you are walking around. Buy a size bigger than normal, as the insulation is very thick. I usually wear a size 12, but purchased a size 13 and even that is a bit snug. Once the insulation gets compacted down a bit the boots will be perfect. February 17, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Wholelata great snow boot Great boot for snow. Comfortable, Keep feet dry+warm February 17, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by 9021peter no problem with probuct and the was right review many hunter boots at dicks store. Plus ebay. This shoe was on sales and the price was right. Just put the boot into practice with the resent snow fall all was good my feet never got wet or cold. Thank you for the purchase February 17, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Conquistador This approach has great features a special day traction and a insulation I used his boots on February 13 two February 16 on temperatures below zero's and walking on ice was perfect boobs keep your toes and feet warm perfect grip on the ice on the snow so I will recommend those boots to anybody who would likes to go hunting or camping February 16, 2015
Rated 1 out of 5 by jak did not fit...advertized sizes are way off....beware!! poor quality boots...advertised sizing actually is 2 sizes under your actual size. I ordered a size 12 and could not get my size 11 foot in them...customer service then sent me size 13, and again they were too small...i wasn't surprised when they told me they were sold out of size 14. February 15, 2015
Rated 3 out of 5 by dubs You get what you pay for These boots runny very small. My husbands a 9.5 and I got him an 10, and it was still too small. I ended up getting him a 12 and they fit.. He says that the boots do not hold heat very well. Once your feet start to sweat he says that there's no getting them warm again. Not bad for the price though. They're good for kicking around in. I probably wouldn't recommend them for winter sports though. February 10, 2015


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When Alva Striplin decided to run for the Leon County School Board, she thought she was running for an open seat.
"I think anyone in Tallahassee would tell you don't run against an incumbent, you have no chance of winning," Striplin said.
But the Deer Lake Middle School teacher is staying in the race despite the unexpected entry of incumbent Forrest Van Camp.
At first Van Camp, who's the current board chair, decided not to run due to health issues.
But when he overcame that problem sooner than expected, he changed his mind.
"I never wanted not to run, but my health my family and my grandchildren come first," said Van Camp.
By Van Camp's own description, the school board job includes oversight of Superintendent Jackie Pons.
But less than a month after entering the race, Pons and his wife held a fundraiser for Van Camp collecting about $50,000.
It's more money than Van Camp says he raised in his two previous school board races combined.
"Having the support of the superintendent doesn't change my behavior or how I feel or how I act on the board at all," said Van Camp.
"We need to be talking about education, how to better our schools, we don't need to be involved in political favors or payback for each other," Striplin said.
"Always support all of our incumbents and I've offered the same type of activity for any one of them," said Pons.
But Pons' own attorney Ron Meyer told us it was fair to question that practice.
"If Mr. Van Camp gets elected, I suppose that works out," Meyer said. "Well if Mr. Van Camp didn't get elected that mght be awkward, awkward, but not illegal," he said.
Van Camp has raised about $68,000, Striplin about $19,000 or about a $50,000 difference.
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Frebble is a wireless accessory that lets you hold your loved one's hand from anywhere in the world. Read more
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Frebble is a wireless accessory that lets you hold your loved one's hand from anywhere in the world.
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Sometimes a reassuring squeeze of the hand can be the best feeling in the world, and with Frebble your loved ones can feel that tactile support, no matter where in the world you all are.
For a granddaughter calling grandma with special news, for a husband far away from a wife, for distant grown daughters who crave the comfort of their mother's touch, for a best friend who wants to let her friend know it will all be ok, Frebble connects – as simply, subtly and as powerfully as though the person was right there with you.
While there are many ways to see and hear your loved ones through the power of the internet, the tactile element has been missing – until now. With Frebble, you can cut through the distance and share that smallest gesture – the squeeze of the hand – that means so much.
How Frebble Works
Connect to your loved ones through the squeeze of a hand, no matter where they are in the world. When you hold a Frebble device in your hand and squeeze it, your loved one will feel your reassuring touch in real time through their Frebble – no matter where you are talking to them from. Frebble is designed to fit perfectly in your hand and simulate the touch of holding and squeezing another person's hand, and having that feeling reciprocated.
When you squeeze your Frebble, the corresponding Frebble in your loved one's hand will gently apply pressure to the back of their hand, simulating what they would feel if you were holding hands right next to each other. When combined with a video chat service such as Skype or Google Hangouts, the experience is truly amazing. The miles fall away and for times when words are not enough, Frebble says it all.
We live in a hyper-connected world, and yet sometimes a simple reassuring squeeze of the hand – that shorthand of love and support – is what's needed most. Frebble makes that possible wherever you and your loved ones may be.
When Frebble is used at the same time as video-chatting, the experience is exponentially improved. You can now see and hear and feel the touch of those you care most about no matter where they are. Frebble users will be able to see which friends are online through the myfrebble.com website.
Technical Stats
Designed to fit perfectly in your hand, Frebble provides the tactile sense of holding hands. When one user squeezes the device, the Frebble device on the other end applies pressure to the other user's hand, simulating the feel of a gentle hold of the hand. Frebble is recharged through a micro-USB cable and currently works with Google Chrome version 24 or higher or Firefox version 16 and higher. Android and iOS apps for smartphones and tablets will also be available by the time it is delivered to Kickstarter supporters.
It features 2 pressure sensors at the front to register squeezing, 2 vibration motors on the side to enhance the haptic experience, 1 squeeze bar integrated in hand enclosure to replicate holding hands, a multicolor LED to indicate connection and communication status, Bluetooth Low Energy (4.0) communication and a rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery.
Frebble will be molded out of impact-resistant plastic with rubberized padded areas for added gripability. It is about 5 inches long and the battery will last for 4 hours of use (much longer on standby), and will be recharged with a micro-USB cable.
The Team
Frederic Petrignani - Co-founder, CEO
Passionate entrepreneur, obsessed with extending the human sense of touch across space and time.
Johny Gorissen - Software Engineer
Expert in various programming languages. Helps building the social touch application and platform.
Roel van Deventer - Hardware Development
Born and raised in the Netherlands. Expert in industrial design. Responsible for designing and sourcing the hardware components.
Frebble's History
The idea behind Frebble has been around since 2003 when creator Frederic Petrignani was getting his MBA at the Rotterdam School of Management. A bar outing one night with fellow students, many far from home, led to a discussion of how it would be great to be able to hug or hold hands with loved ones across the internet.
What could have been a throwaway comment lit a spark for Frederic and his passion and commitment for finding a solution to that problem began.
Ultimately he founded Holland Haptics in 2012 to design and develop 'tactile feedback' - or haptic - devices. (Haptic is from the Greek word for touch.) After kicking around a few other ideas, Frederic and his team settled on the current design and began working to professionalize the early concept.
Current Status
We already have functioning prototypes and have tested Frebbles with a number of users. Through this research we have found that children find it really entertaining as a livelier added dimension to video calling.
The design is finalized, and components have already been selected. Kickstarter funding will be used to pay for the manufacture of the first production run, from which backers will receive their products.
Next Steps
We have a shortlist of initial manufacturers and expect to make the selection soon. Our goal is to have the final CAD drawings ready by July 2014. From that moment, it will be another 10 weeks or so for production of the entire Kickstarter batch.
The team is so excited about Frebble that they've already begun planning improvements and additions for later generation products!
The Power of Touch
There is a wealth of research showing that physical touch has a wide range of physical and emotional benefits. When people are deprived of touch for long periods of time, it can cause anxiety and depression.
Some of the benefits of touch include:
- Alleviating loneliness and creating a sense of connectedness.
- Relieving tension and helping with relaxation.
- Helping to relieve pain or to alter the perception of pain.
- Helping to manage stress.
- Bringing a sense of well-being.
Touch is even more important for a child's development. It is a critical component for building healthy attachments to parents and other caregivers. Touch often communicates more than words – such positive emotions as love, gratitude and sympathy can all be communicated with touch, and children who learn to share these emotions are more likely to be cooperative in their interactions with others.
Special Thanks
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VanBerlo - www.vanberlo.nl
Risks and challenges
All components in the Frebble have been chosen, and the selection of the manufacturing, assembly and handling supplier is nearly done. The delivery date estimate is based on the information the supplier of choice has provided us so far.
However with any big project such as Frebble, there are always challenges to be overcome. There are the known complexities of manufacturing and delivery, especially when done on separate continents, as well as unexpected events that may come up. In the case an issue does arise, we will do our utmost to minimize the impact on you, our backers, and we are committed to keeping you informed about our progress every step of the way in the months following the successful campaign.
You will be among the first in the world to 'hold hands' with a loved one at a distance, and we look forward to receiving your feedback on the experience!
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We originally had a different name for the product but it ran into multiple issues. We brainstormed for new names and ran a survey with more than 100 shareholders. Frebble was the best option that could be turned into a verb. I joke that it is a combination between Frederic and Pebble, the Kickstarter poster child, but this is not the actual origin at all.
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Frebble uses haptic technology, or 'tactile feedback' (haptic is from the Greek word for touch) to mimic the sensation of hand-holding through two remote devices. Once the Frebbles have connected to each other through the internet, when one user squeezes their device, the other user will feel the sensation of their hand being held.
Frebble is the brainchild of Frederic Petrignani who founded Holland Haptics, a Netherlands-based technology company in 2012. Frederic and his team collectively bring several decades of executive experience in finance, IT and business management to the company.
The initial seed for Frebble was planted in Frederic Petrignani's mind when he was studying for his MBA at the Rotterdam School of Management. A night out at a bar with fellow students, many far from home, led to one of those "wouldn't it be great if..." discussions. In this case, it was "wouldn't it be awesome if there was a way to hug or hold hands across the internet." What could have been a throwaway comment lit a spark for Frederic and his passion and commitment for finding a solution to that problem began. The paradox of today's hyper-connected world is that somewhere along the way we neglected the most important human sensory connection – touch. The Frebble seeks to remedy that.
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My sources tell me that the FX horrorama American Horror Story is one of the craziest shows on TV since Larry King went off the air. This clip would seem to bear that out, with a lot of creepy imagery and people acting strange. Also, the name of the clip is "Smoldering Children," which is sort of nice. Anyway, the show airs Wednesday nights at 10:00 PM ET/PT, but DON'T WATCH IT ALONE. Unless, you know, you're the only person in your house who wants to watch it.
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Projects are typically undertaken within changing business environments, so it's inevitable that during the life of your project, there will be some element of change required. Whether a customer requests a change to their requirements, management request a change in priority or team members request a change in roles, you will need an effective Change Management Process to minimize the resulting impact on your project.
Change Management is the process of monitoring and controlling changes within a project.
By managing the implementation of change, you can:
• Reduce the impact of changes to the project
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• Control the cost of change within the project
Change Management is comprised of the following processes:
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Identify Change: The first step in the change process is to identify the need for change. Any team member can suggest a change to the project, if he or she believes it is needed to keep the project producing deliverables to the customer's specified requirements. After identifying a need for change, the team member records relevant information on a Change Request Form (commonly called a CRF), describing the change, and identifying drivers, benefits, costs and likely impact of the change on the project. The CRF is forwarded to the Project Manager for review and approval.
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Review Change: The Project Manager investigates the change to identify the reason for it and its impact. Then he or she decides whether it is critical to the successful delivery of the project. Changes which are not critical to project delivery should be avoided whenever possible to prevent "scope creep" (i.e. the gradual increase in scope throughout the Project Lifecycle).
If the change is deemed critical to success, the Project Manager either approves the request or seeks approval for the CRF raised. In some cases, the Project Manager has the direct authority to approval minor change requests; however, in most cases the Project Manager needs to seek CRF approval from the Project Board.
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Approve Change: The Project Board reviews the details in the CRF to determine whether or not the change should be implemented. Based on the level of risk, impact, benefits and cost to the project, it may decide to decline, delay or approve the change request.
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Implement Change: The Project Manager approves all changes, which are then are scheduled and implemented accordingly. After implementation, the Project Manager reviews the effects of the change on the project to ensure that it achieved the desired outcome, when the change is then closed in the Change Register.
Throughout the Change Management Process, the Project Manager can monitor and control changes to the project by keeping this Change Register up-to-date.
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New Earth Community Farm
Surrounded by acres of untouched land, Harbin Residents plant watermelon to celebrate Earth Day. The New Earth Community Farm at Harbin's Oneness Institute is just taking off. Soon, we'll see the fruits of their labor at the Harbin Market and Restaurant. We are incredibly proud of the Farm and grateful to the earth for providing what we need to thrive.
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The newly constructed Grove Cottages at Harbin Hot Springs have opened for guest retreats. Located above the meadow camping area, Each features a queen size bed, private toilet, sink, shower, ceiling fan, air conditioning. Double doors open to an outdoor deck. Twin fold-out foam mat is available. Reserved parking space. ADA accessible.
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Good things come in small packages, as is the case with our swags and sprays. Smaller than a wreath, but with all the same elements, these festive swags and sprays fit on smaller doors, are perfect for posts, mailboxes, balconies, stairways or anywhere you need a little spray of holiday color.
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Crash closes Immokalee Road in Golden Gate Estates
Two drivers were hospitalized with minor injuries after a crash Friday afternoon in Golden Gate Estates.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said Herve Jean-Mary, 56, of Naples, was waiting behind a stopped school bus unloading children on Immokalee Road near Friendship Lane when a pickup driven by Eriber Maldonado, 26, of Immokalee, rear ended him.
Both drivers were wearing seatbelts, and alcohol was not suspected as a factor in the crash, according to a trooper's report.
Both drivers were taken to Lee Memorial Hospital to be treated for minor injuries. Maldonado was cited for careless driving.
Both lanes of Immokalee Road near Everglades Boulevard in Golden Gate Estates are closed due to an overturned vehicle.
Collier County sheriff's officials said the crash occurred near Davenport's Nursery, 19404 Immokalee Road. Florida Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched at about 3:50 p.m.
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The NARS Guy Bourdin Holiday 2013 Collection
The NARS Guy Bourdin Holiday 2013 Collection is a brand, new limited edition collection of color from NARS. The NARS Guy Bourdin Holiday 2013 Collection is a rather massive collection so this post will cover all the color cosmetics launching with the release and I'll follow up shortly with the gift sets and palettes.
Note: After careful consideration and research I have decided not to cover or review the NARS Guy Bourdin Holiday 2013 Collection. Guy Bourdin was a controversial pulp photographer and some of his images are controversial, morbid, and offensive to women. Being a women myself I've decided to cease coverage on this collection! Thank you for understanding!
Take a look!
NARS Cosmetics is thrilled to reveal the limited edition NARS Guy Bourdin Collection for Holiday 2013. As a child, NARS Founder and Creative Director François Nars discovered Guy Bourdin's work in the pages of French Vogue. It was then that Nars was first inspired to become a makeup artist. Today François Nars honors Bourdin's legacy with an entire limited edition collection for Holiday 2013 displaying bold uncompromising color and high-impact finishes in shades that launch us into his intriguing, high-fashion world.
With 17 shades, the Color collection features four nail shades, three blushes (1 may look familiar – Exhibit A is highlighted due to its relevancy), and one new formula seen in the form of five eyeshadows and five lipsticks – the Cinematic formulation was created exclusively for the NARS Guy Bourdin Holiday Collection. Eyeshadows have a velvety soft texture that glides on smoothly for high-impact color and statement-making effects. Cinematic Lipsticks impart brilliant, glossy shine with intense color saturation. Creamy and comfortable, Monoï butter and Vitamin E offer moisturizing and antioxidant/anti-aging properties, ensuring lips look well cared for and colorful. The Color collection launches on October 15th at NARS boutiques and www.narscosmetics.com.
NARS Guy Bourdin Cinematic Eyeshadow (New Formula) $24
- Wishful Thinking (Macaw blue)
- Rage (Electric orchid)
- Bad Behaviour (Deep pewter)
- Cambodia (Pink copper)
- Mississippi Mermaid (Champagne)
NARS Guy Bourdin Cinematic Lipstick (New Formula) $26
- Future Red (Cherry)
- Short Circuit (Fire Coral)
- Last Tango (Dusty rose)
- Goodbye Emmanuelle (Hot pink)
- Full Frontal (Rose violet)
NARS Guy Bourdin Blush $29
- Exhibit A (Matte, vivid red)
- Coeur Battant (Magenta)
- Day Dream (Peachy pink)
NARS Guy Bourdin Nail Polish $19
- Tomorrow's Red (Scarlet flame)
- Follow Me (Deep Fuchsia)
- No Limits (Bright pink violet)
- Union Libre (Blossom pink)
Anything you see from this collection that you're loving?
Do share!
10/1/13 10:07 meganlisa:
I love it all. I've been shying away from Nars for a while….it was all I wore at one point and I got bored. But these colors are gorgeous. Will you be reviewing them?
10/1/13 10:08 Usha:
omg..where is that rumoured 6 blush kit? 😛
It is a sad day i was hoping 2 see that!!!
10/1/13 10:35 Caroline:
Wow, this looks like a gorgeous collection! That blue eyeshadow is AMAZING. And despite my insanely fair skin, I'm weirdly drawn to that Exhibit A blush! Maybe it would work with a light hand…? Thanks for the preview!
10/1/13 10:39 JackieG02:
I only want the eyeshadow, Mississippi Mermaid, solely for the name.
10/1/13 11:30 Cindy Ramirez:
This looks like a beautiful collection! Between the lippies, blush, and eyeshadow. Can't wait to see swatches.
10/1/13 11:46 amy:
All of the shadows, except the copper. Well, unless they're cream formulas, then I'll be skipping the entire collection…
10/2/13 0:05 Loren:
Damn, you mean Sephora won't be carrying them? NARS charges SO MUCH for International shipping to Canada
12/23/13 22:05 HabouredBeauty:
People are being so dramatic over the Guy Bourdin stuff. I am a woman and one that was both raped and beaten and I have no problem with Bourdin stuff. If anything I feel it brings some of those things to light. Not talking about those issues is the problem and anything that sparks the conversation is what matters. I am so sick of people saying "I am not going to review this because his stuff is offensive to women", actually by not talking about it people are doing more harm than good. Rather than taking the controversial pictures and turning it into an empowered discussion people are just refusing to talk about it, which is kinda of sad actually….too bad, the collection is gorgeous.


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Is the UO prepared for zombies?
No one expects a zombie apocalypse. But the University of Florida is making sure officials are ready for a night of the living dead, just in case.
The school has a plan for responding to the undead on its Web site among outlines for dealing with hurricanes and pandemics, The Associated Press reports.
On Valentine's Day 2009, students from the University of Oregon documented zombie activity near campus in a report for KVAL.com.
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Home › Forums › General Topics › Got Deals? › Region Specific Deals › San Diego – 94.1 FM J&J Morning Show Drama Club Thread › Re: San Diego – 94.1 FM J&J Morning Show Drama Club Thread
Drew P
C'MON Crystal read the whole thread! Bashing Laura is what we do here:bash: Once you get the hang of it, it's pretty fun! She gives us so much ammunition too from her stuffy nose to drinking at kid's parties to pleading poverty while she is making six figures and married to a pilot.
What do you think she needs our help with tomorrow?
For non-listeners=on the radio today they made an announcement several times that Laura needs the listeners help, like when she tried out for the chargers and went on Regis….
My guess:
If everyone listening sends in just one dollar she will able to get that new belt she's been drolling over, because we all know how broke she is :rolleyes:
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If the most exercise you get is surfing from the comfort of your sofa, we've got just the thing to keep you limber whilst you sit back and enjoy feeling active without the effort.
When it comes to athletic achievement, I can't help but feel eight hours a day down the gym, on the track or in the pool is it bit of a waste, when the greatest training tools of all may well be found under your TV.
So with that in mind, and in the spirit of a season of super-human endeavour, Red Bull is proud to present the Alternative Video Game Summer Sports Spectacular.
Boxing – Batman: Arkham City
He might not be a strict observer of the Queensberry Rules, but the Dark Knight's pugilistic prowess knows no bounds as he biff-bosh-sock-pows his way through the shadowy streets of Gotham.
Fencing – Infinity Blade II
Once you've mastered hacking a 50ft sword-wielding demon down to size, a five and a half foot teenager in a silly white mask won't feel nearly as intimidating.
Athletics – Canabalt
It's often said athletes produce the run of their lives to win a big race. Well, try actually running for your life in the racing equivalent of the 10,000m hurdles.
Beach Volleyball – Dead Or Alive Xtreme 2
Popular, for reasons that escape me at present, with male spectators, there's no risk of a UK washout on Tecmo's paradise island of pouting pretties.
Archery – Minecraft
Hitting the bullseye is so much easier when you have giant pixels to aim at, and you can build the target as big as you like.
Shooting – Sniper Elite v2
If you think blasting a clay pigeon in the middle of a cricket pitch is pressure, try being a World War II sniper for the afternoon.
Football – FIFA Street 3
If you're going to chuck a team of multiple nations together, in which only three players over the age of 23 are allowed, no-one's going to take it seriously. But, as EA's backyard boot-around proved, you don't even need a proper pitch to make football fun.
Equestrian – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
After mounting Epona and charging across the green, green grass of Hyrule to battle Ganon's dark forces, hopping over a few bits of wood in Greenwich Park is unlikely to trouble you.
Canoe Slalom – Grand Theft Auto IV
The problem with canoe racing is all that annoying paddling. Grab a boat with a motor and you can keep your hands free for important stuff. You know, like guns.
Gymnastics – The Amazing Spider-Man
If you can swing between skyscrapers in a lycra bodysuit, you can probably dangle from some bits of ribbon tied to a gym ceiling.


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|National Institute on Drug Abuse
Wednesday, October 2, 2002
Brain Power! is based on the National Science Education Standards, which encourage scientific exploration, development of hypotheses, and interactive work and presentation. NIDA is also in the process of developing materials for children in kindergarten and the first grade, as well as those in the fourth and fifth grades.
Brain Power! is available online from the NIDA web site, www.drugabuse.gov. Limited hard copies are available free of charge for second and third grade teachers. Publication # BPPACK can be ordered from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD 20847-2345, or call (800) 729-6686.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse is a component of the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIDA supports more than 85 percent of the world's research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction. The Institute carries out a large variety of programs to ensure the rapid dissemination of research information and its implementation in policy and practice. Fact sheets on the health effects of drugs of abuse and information on NIDA research and other activities can be found on the NIDA home page at http://www.drugabuse.gov.
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Written Answers - Health and Safety Regulations.
Tuesday, 8 November 2005
Dáil Eireann Debate
707. Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to any potential breach of health and safety regulations due to overcrowding at various schools throughout County Kildare at either primary or second level; her plans to address same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33235/05]
Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin): In accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989, it is the responsibility of school management authorities to have a safety statement in place in their schools. Schools are obliged to identify possible hazards, assess the risks to health and safety and to put appropriate safeguards in place.
It is open to school management authorities or individuals to make direct contact with the Health and Safety Authority on matters of concern to them and the Department would not necessarily be aware of such communications. Where they are issued, notifications from the Health and Safety Authority are sent to the management authorities of schools in the first instance.
In practical terms, individual school authorities are best placed to assess the detail of their own health and safety requirements. Provision is built into the school building programme to enable schools address urgent health and safety problems. Primary schools are given an annual allocation, currently amounting to €3,809 plus €12.70 per pupil, under the grant scheme for minor works which can be used entirely at the discretion of school management to address basic health and safety issues relating to school infrastructure.
The summer works scheme was introduced during 2004 which provides capital grants for small scale refurbishment works at primary and post-primary schools. The level of funding that is provided is based on the cost estimate provided by the school's design team at application stage. Responsibility for the delivery of the projects is entirely devolved out to the schools and their design teams.
The scope of works covered under this scheme is intended to address health and safety issues in all schools as well as improvement works to the existing fabric of the buildings. A total of €31 million was spent in 2004 on 292 primary projects and 158 post-primary projects under this scheme. The 2005 programme provides for 452 primary school projects and 289 post-primary school projects that will be grant-aided at a total cost of circa€70.5 million.
The Department also sets aside a contingency sum each year to deal with emergency works in primary and post-primary schools, including health and safety works. Urgently required health [1274]and safety works relating to asbestos removal, radon mitigation or dust extraction may be grant-aided under the remediation programmes operated by the school building section of my Department.
In addition to the summer works scheme, I have made a number of announcements regarding the 2005 schools building and modernisation programme. This year alone, €270 million will be allocated to primary schools and €223 million to post-primary schools for building works. This represents an increase of 14% on the 2004 allocation.
The new Schools Building and Modernisation Programme 2005-2009 will be underpinned not just by a significant increase in overall funding but by major improvements in the administration of the funding. Devolving more funding to local level through the summer works scheme and the small and rural schools initiative will allow schools to move ahead more quickly with smaller projects.
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Diamond Youth release "Orange" behind-the-scenes video
August 21, 2013 by Michele Bird
Diamond Youth have posted behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot for "Orange." The band's new EP of the same name is available now via Topshelf Records. Fans can check out the video below. Tell us what you think!


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I had been wearing a sew in for about 3 months. My hair was so damaged. I wanted the weave out and wanted to work on my own hair. I could not believe the difference in the two photos. I started pre-pooing 3x's a week, using BT, Indian Oils, and wearing it in a ponytail everyday.
I decided to get braids for the remainder of the month and wear them until at least the middle of June. We are going to travel and I don't want to have to deal with what is a massive fro underneath the permed hair. By the way, I LOOOOVE my fro! Anyway, I am using Ovation and Mega-Tek for the next few months. It so hard to see growth with my daily protective style, so by wearing these braids, I will get to see it coming in and also get to see how quickly the two are working for me. Wish me luck!
So it's almost time for me to go back to work.....NOOOOOOO!!!! I enjoy being off and now it's almost over. Anywho, I am going to Hawaii in a couple of weeks and got another sew-in. I have been using Ovation and Mega-Tek the entire summer. I have had growth, but am not able to post pictures because my son put my phone in the toilet, soooooo. Anyway, I am working on geting a camera so that I can update. I am really happy with the growth I have received from the combination of the two products I am using.
This folder will chart my growth for using this product. I have been using it for a while and have seen growth. Right now, I am in another weave and am trying to wear it until the 1st of November. That will be my one full year of transitioning for me. I pray I can make it without having to take the weave out. It is convinent having the weave. I continue to co-wash at lest twice a week. I apply the product daily using a color applicator. I had been mixing it with oil, but now I've started using straight Mega-Tek on my nape and the front of my hair and use the mixture I made with oils between the braids of the tracks. On the parts I put the product on straight, I also put some Carefree Curl/Coconut Oil mixture on it. I will place photos in here in November of my starting pictures as well as comparison shots of the products for the next two months. Here's praying for a gain of at least 3 to 4 inches. Well I'll go ahead and claim 4!I updated this alblum and must say I am very pleased with the results. I bought a half wig and will wear it during the winter months when my hair is not in a bun. I thought I would get it blown out, wear it a week, shampoo it and then cut off the perm parts. I think I'll see how long I can hold out before I do that. Maybe I can make it until spring. We'll see!
In Jaunary, after a blow out and being disappointed with the way my hair looked in the back in the middle I cut off all of the permed hair. I had been growing it out for about 15 months so I had a fair amount of hair. I was still shocked at how it reverted back to my head. I also found that what worked for my permed hair did not work for my natural hair. My natural hair does not care for a lot of prodcuts. Since it is cold, I decided to get another sew in and wear it for a while. I won't get another blow out until my birthday in April. I'm trying keep this in until the end of March or at least for 8 weeks. Maybe it will be easier for me to do this time because my hair is all natural now. Who knows? That's my plan for now. 8-8-09I'm adding some pictures of my puff from July 2009. I really couldn't tell how big it looked from behind. I'm still in love with my natural hair! I will probably get it straightened again in January 2010. I have had braids and a sew-in for the summer.
I have been wanting to know what my hair would look like straight since I've chopped off all of my permed hair. Well I'm really happy with the results so far. Before I went to get it done, I put my powders (paste) on it, sealed it with some alma and coconut oil and went to the gym for 3 hours. I went to the sauna for about 30 minutes and let the powders permiate through my scalp. Once I returned from the gym, I showered and rinsed the paste. I then put some hello hydration on it more coconut oil and some alma oil gold on it and went to the shop. It was a good visit. It didn't take much to detangle my hair and she used the red rollers. When she was finish blowing it out she showed me what it looked like from behind. I have layers! There was no more see through hair. I'm so happy. My hair looks so much thicker now. I can hardly wait to see how much length I have at the end of the year. I'm going to wear it out for a few days, get my ends trimmed and then get a sew in for a month.
So next month will make two years since I last had a perm. I bc'ed in January 2009 and have been loving my natural hair. I have been wearing sew-ins and even had micros for a month. My hair is so thick and it is getting massive. The bigger, the better I say. I will get my entire head of hair straightened in January to celebrate my 1 year bc date. I have been using Ovation/Megatek. I will use up what I have and go back to only doing my tea rinses, oiling my scalp with coconut/castor oil mixture, and sealing with coconut oil. As of today, I think I'm going to wear my hair out for the next 2 weeks, then get another sew in until the end of the year. This past sew in lasted me 7 1/2 weeks. I was also happy to see my ends looking very healthy. I always get a trim before I go back into a sew in. Oh and I couldn't really get the roots straight and really didn't care since I was just doing a quick length check. So even though it shows it stopping right at the mole, it's about 1/2 more length hiding in the shrinkage. I will use the mole to check length each time and try to find the length shirt I ordered. Oh and I coated my hair in coconut oil and used Chi flat iron spray on medium sized sections before I attempted to straigthen with my baby bliss on about 14 setting.
I haven't posted new pictures in a while. The last post was September 22, 2009. The very next day, my fiance was involved in a hit and run on his motorcycle and died of his injuries 16 days later. Needless to say, I was devastated. I ended up getting my hair blown out for his funeral, but did not even think about taking photos. For New Years Eve, my sister in law asked me to go out with them. I got my hair straightened for that event and did take some photos, but not any of the length in the back. Before I wet my hair again after the party, I took lots of shots of the growth. The only problem is the battery in my camera is dead and I don't know where the charger is. My life has changed so much since September 23, 2009. I'm back into my hair now and am currently in a sew in until the middle of April. I'm wearing the Brazilian Remi that one of the girls on The Long Hair Care Forum posted. It is by far the best hair I have had sewn in. I will post pictures soon.
May 2011 UpdateI was wearing a sew-in for about 10 weeks. I started taking MSM 1,000 mg twice a day along with Kreel oil and vitamin D. I also used a mixture of MT, Boundless Tresses, and MN. I only added the MN to the mix a little of over a week ago. I would co-wash at least three times a week if not more. While I didn't see much growth in length, I did notice it was very thick. Before I got the last sew-in, I had my ends trimmed to even it all up. I'm not sure how much she took off. I will continue using my mixture, taking my vits, and get some type of protective styling near the middle of the month to last for a month or two.
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The Amazing Race: Do It Like a Madman
(S13E05) "His haircut makes him look like Teen Wolf." - Either Kelly or Christy about Dallas.
Kelly and Christy's impressions of Dallas not withstanding, I think that Dallas and Toni are the best son and mother team ever to be on The Amazing Race. Of course, the only other mother and son I can think of was a few years back and they had issues. Dallas might not know where New Zealand or Cambodia are, but he's got a great relationship with him Mom. I'm cheering on Teen Wolf and the Wolf Mother! But how did they make out tonight? Read on!
Read the darned clues!
What is with Kelly and Christy? Once again tonight, they didn't read a clue -- well, to be more precise, they just started following people and didn't bother to pick up their clue! After shooting a couple of baskets in the Detour, it dawned on them. "Duh, were we supposed to get a clue for this?" I just don't understand how this team makes it to the Pit Stop each week, usually not even next to last, and squeaks on by. True, in their favor, they really go for it with gusto. But one of these weeks their gusto is going to lead them the opposite direction of their clue.
Then there's the Frats
Andrew didn't know where Cambodia is. I'm not sure geography courses in the schools are up to par. I can understand with new countries, changing name countries ... but Cambodia has been around for a long, long time. These guys don't always follow clues correctly and can usually manage to screw up even when they do read a clue right. Between their bickering, these buddies couldn't even get the hang of pumping gas with a hand pump into a cylinder. Dan's supposedly "intense" while Andrew likes to cruise. Well, Andrew found out he can't pump gas like a baby, eh?
About those other teams ...
I'm running so hot and cold on Tina and Ken that I'm not sure how I feel about them. They seemed to take folks passing them at times tonight in stride. But I know that both have a wicked nasty side to them. At least they didn't come in first again. Nick and Starr still call Ken and Tina "Mom and Dad." Starr seems to have had a miraculous recovery from her injury in the last leg.
I was liking Ty and Aja a lot more tonight. Until the end of the show, that is. He made me snicker when he said he wouldn't trade her in for a Porsche. Aja was very upbeat despite the fact they knew they were far behind due to the late start and the flight choice. Then there's Sarah and Terence. Just when I think he's so needy, she turns whiny as he goes strong (with the boat breakdown). They still rub me the wrong way.
The challenges
I got a kick out of the tasks in the Village Life Detour, especially when either Kelly or Christy actually thought they had to take the woman's teeth from the dentist. I would have thought that the Village Life choice would have been more time-intensive than the Working Life one, but I guess I'd be thinking wrong.
As for the Roadblock, I couldn't believe how lost Tina got herself Nick hiding his sculpture relief clue under his t-shirt while the other teams all stared at him was like watching a shoplifter try to walk out with a Butterball turkey in t-shirt!
In both the Detour and the Roadblock, we viewers were the winners, taking in the history, scenery, and modern day culture of a country so far removed from our own. While there is poverty, there is also a rich culture and some breathtaking architecture. Now, I'm not so sure what cultural significance a floating basketball court has, but there you go.
The Pit Stop Order for reference
1. Nick and Starr -- won a trip to St. Jean
2. Toni and Dallas
3. Terence and Sarah
4. Ken and Tina
5. Kelly and Christy
6. Andrew and Dan
7. Ty and Aja -- Philiminated
I think we must be coming due for a non-elimination leg soon, don't you? Phil announced at the end of the show that Terence and Sarah would have a 30-minute penalty for receiving a speeding ticket. Instead of receiving the penalty at the Pit Stop, they will delay their departure from it. I found that all a bit odd even though he said it wouldn't change the outcome of the Pit Stop order. I'm wondering what kind of time differences they had. I know in starting out the leg, it was about nine hours between first and last to depart.
|Nick and Starr
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|Toni and Dallas
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|Terence and Sarah
|13 (3.0%)
|Ken and Tina
|19 (4.4%)
|Kelly and Christy
|16 (3.7%)
|Andrew and Dan
|11 (2.6%)


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7 Ways To Prevent Identity Theft in Medical Offices
I previously wrote about the proposed FTC "Red Flag" regulations that will make doctors responsible for verifying photo IDs and protecting patient identities that no one yet knows how to possibly deal with. Â
Here's some immediate practical steps you can take  —Seven steps you can take to thwart medical identity theft and minimize its impact on patients:
- Verify the patient's identity. Ask for photo identification and compare it to the insurance card. Make a copy of the ID the patient presents, and flag any characteristics of new patients that could help you to identify that patient later.
- Don't assume information in the medical record is correct. For example, double check the patient's blood type. If the patient's type does not match the information you have in your file, then that is a strong indicator that you are dealing with an imposter.
- Keep patient records secure, as required by federal law and any specific laws in your state.
-  Be prepared to honor requests from patients to correct medical records resulting from identity theft, help them determine how and where the medical identity theft occurred, and obtain accountings of any disclosures of their information as permitted by HIPAA. If you are hesitant to remove data from the medical record, create a second file and 'red flag' that more than one person may be using the same name.Â
- Watch your employees. Conduct background checks to filter out applicants involved in financial crimes. Beware of employees who inappropriately access patient files and loiter in areas where they should not be.
- Have written policies on document destruction. Shred documents before putting them into a dumpster.
- Assist victims of medical identity theft. A patient who had his/her identity stolen might be half-way across the country. They are going to be upset but a helpful attitude can go a long way towards assuaging a patient's anger. Keep a contact list handy and take time to answer their questions. Â