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Sublingual Misoprostol & Isoflurane During Caesarean Section
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Misoprostol would reduce the uterine bleeding after caesarean delivery, without harmful effects on either mother or baby. The investigators postulated that the use of sublingual misoprostol during isoflurane anaesthesia for uncomplicated caesarean delivery would reduce maternal haemorrhage, uterine atonic effects, and the need for additional uterotonic agents, without harmful effects on either mother or baby. Therefore, the present study was designed to evaluate the effects of preoperative sublingual misoprostol on maternal blood loss, uterine tone, the need for additional oxytocin and neonatal outcome after elective caesarean delivery under isoflurane anaesthesia.
Cesarean Delivery
Drug: Placebo
Drug: Misoprostol
Phase 2
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|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
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|Effects of Preoperative Sublingual Misoprostol on Uterine Tone During Isoflurane Anaesthesia for Caesarean Section
- estimated blood loss after caesarean delivery [ Time Frame: up to 24 hours ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]estimated blood loss (EBL) = pregnancy blood volume (ml) (EBV) x [preoperative haematocrit - postoperative haematocrit] / preoperative haematocrit, where EBV measured as shown in the following formula; (0.75 x {[maternal height (inches) x 50] + [maternal weight in pounds x 25]})
- uterine tone [ Time Frame: 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 20 min, 25 min, 30 min ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]The obstetrician who was blinded to the study group, assessed the uterine tone by palpation every three minutes after delivery of the placenta and rated the degree of uterine contraction on a 10-cm VAS (0: well contracted; 10: completely relaxed).
- need for additional oxytocin [ Time Frame: 8 hrs ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]If uterine tone remained unsatisfactory for 3 min after delivery, an additional 5-unit bolus of oxytocin was administered. The number of patients received oxytocin was recorded
- haematocrit levels [ Time Frame: 24 hours, 48 hours ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]haematocrit levels was recorded before and 48 hours after cesarean delivery
- neonatal outcome [ Time Frame: 1 min and 5 min ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]Apgar score and clinical signs after delivery
- adverse effects [ Time Frame: 48 hours ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]the presence of postoperative side effects such as nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, pyrexia, and shivering were recorded.
|Study Start Date:
|January 2006
|Study Completion Date:
|September 2011
|Primary Completion Date:
|August 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
sublingual two moistened white coated placebo tablets
Drug: Placebo
received sublingual two moistened white coated placebo tablets which looked identical in size, colour, and packing to misoprostol tablet.
Other Name: Group A
Active Comparator: Misoprostol
sublingual misoprostol (400 µg)
Drug: Misoprostol
sublingual misoprostol was given by putting two moistened tablets of misoprostol (400 µg) under the tongue and allowing them to dissolve (Misotac®, Sigma Pharmaceutical Industries, Egypt) (200 µg/tablet).
Other Name: Group M
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 35 Years
|Genders Eligible for Study:
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Inclusion Criteria:
- American Society of Anesthesiologists class I and II
- parturients aged 18-35 years
- uncomplicated singleton pregnancies
- Gestational age >= 36 weeks
- elective caesarean delivery
- refused regional anaesthesia
- requested general anaesthesia.
Exclusion Criteria:
- allergy to prostaglandins
- bronchial asthma
- anaemia
- bleeding disorders
- cardiac diseases
- inflammatory bowel diseases
- multiple pregnancies
- preeclampsia
- placenta praevia
- abruptio placenta
- previous postpartum haemorrhage
- antepartum haemorrhage
- grand multiparity
- uterine fibroids
- intrauterine growth restriction
- fetal abnormality
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01466530
|College of Medicine, Mansoura University
|Mansoura, DK, Egypt, 050
|Principal Investigator:
|Mohamed R El Tahan, MD
|College of medicine, Manoura University
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|Responsible Party:
|Mohamed R El Tahan, Associate Professor, Mansoura University
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|NCT01466530 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|October 27, 2011
|Last Updated:
|November 6, 2011
|Health Authority:
|Egypt: Institutional Review Board
Keywords provided by Mansoura University:
Full term pregnancy > 36 weeks
Cesarean delivery
General anesthesia
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Abortifacient Agents
Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal
Anti-Ulcer Agents
Gastrointestinal Agents
Pharmacologic Actions
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Reproductive Control Agents
Therapeutic Uses
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YIELD: Makes 4 servings
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed several times in cold water until water runs clear
- 3 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil
- 8 scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced on diagonal (about 1 cup)
- 4 ounces fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely diced (about 1 cup or 6 large shrimp)
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 ounces fresh shiitake mushroom, stems discarded and caps finely diced (about 2 cups)
- 4 ounces fresh or frozen peas (about 1 cup)
- 4 ounces ham, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
In medium saucepan over high heat, combine rice and 1 1/4 cups water. Cover and bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff with large fork or chopsticks, then cool. (Rice can be made ahead and refrigerated, covered, up to 2 days.)
In wok or heavy large sauté pan over moderately high heat, heat oil until hot but not smoking. Add half of scallions (reserve remainder for garnish). Add shrimp and stir-fry until shrimp are pink and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add eggs and rice and stir-fry until eggs are just set, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms, peas, ham, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper and stir-fry until heated through and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. Garnish with remaining scallions and serve.
my notes
Nutritional Info
- Calories446
- Carbohydrates51 g (17%)
- Fat17 g (27%)
- Protein21 g (43%)
- Saturated Fat3 g (14%)
- Sodium1,156 mg (48%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat3 g
- Fiber4 g (15%)
- Monounsaturated Fat10 g
- Cholesterol201 mg (67%)

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I wanted it to be right!!
With that said...
What was my inspiration? I found it on Pinterest. It was just a picture and no link to it. So I uploaded it to Google image and sought it out. You can find the information at Restoration Hardware for this 2,500.00 table. Choke! Cough! Why do I have to like everything that is so expensive!!!!
I don't know what it was about this table that I found so appealing. But I starred at it for weeks on my computer. Trying to figure out how I was going to #1 find the money for it and #2 find the space in the tiny home for it!
Then, one day while up in the shop I spotted old left over wood that was left over from making the bathroom sink in Garland and it hit me.... Use it to make the table!!
The bathroom sink table I made in the garland house! I miss it!
So I ran up to the garage and started the project. First cutting and gluing 2x4's together to make them 'look' like the legs. Then gluing the table top together. Then leaving it and not messing with it till the glue was dry. The one thing I would do differently - Make sure NO glue got anywhere near the edges or any area that I would be staining later on.
With the legs dry I started cutting out the section for the cross bar to fit into. Slow work, but fun when you get to chisel it all away! I had to get over my fear of the table saw after I had built the cabinets in the garland house! Eeeek!! Nothing like really really really wanting something to assist you in getting over a fear!!!!
Here is one wall of cabinets I built... This is the office at Garland. (Yes, you know, I miss it!)
Then the sanding.....
And more sanding....
I heard about a technique with Tea and Vinegar and steel wool so having never done that before I headed to the computer to do some research....
My computer tech wanted to assist in the research but got carried away with the paint brush.....
Till she couldn't stand it anymore and started batting at the computer screen trying to get at the paint brush. Yes, Emily, the brush inside the screen is playing with you!!
Who needs fish!!!?
I also stopped in at Lowe's, where I was being waited on by what turned out to be the manager! Note to self, don't make jokes about calling people to get information to the person helping you because if he ends up being the manager he literally picks up a cell phone and makes the call to the person that no longer works there to find out how to do what you want to do!!! I wondered why the female co-worker gave up her phone so quickly when he asked for it. Eeeeekkkk!!!
Finally, armed with the information needed and having put the cat to bed so I could actually 'see' the screen I made the strongest tea I could find and headed up to stain the table.
The tea stain was the first of 4 different techniques I would ultimately do.
I tested my sample piece of wood. You don't spend an entire week sanding a table and not use a test piece of wood!!! I'm just saying!
Having consulted with Hubby we both decided we liked the left and I headed up to apply step 1.
Waiting for it to dry I stepped back down to research how much I needed to mix of step #3. The vinegar and steel wool stage, which was the stage I was most scared of!
I headed down and made 2 mixes. The first being vinegar/water equal parts and steel wool thrown in.
Second mixture was Apple Cider vinegar and steel wool.
I did the 2 different mixes simply because I was reading that they each treat the wood slightly differently. And they were right. They do.
Now we have to let these sit over night. So waiting is something that I have to do! By force! Against my will!! Grrr!!!!!
In the mean time I start on process #2.... Which is burning the wood. I don't own a blow torch so I ended up taking the fire starter wands that you get at the grocery store (like a big lighter) and using those. I went through 3 of them! Just as I finished my neighbor walked down the drive with a small blow torch! Gotta Love timing... and my neighbor!
I have to say I had to close myself up in the dark garage because of the wind, but I like the way it turned out!
I burnt the edges and made some marks along the wood. Each one was just awesome. Adding more character to it. But I am glad I started on a piece that was really hidden. It took a bit of time to get the technique of how and where to hold the flame to the wood.
Back to step #3 and the waiting game.... It's over!!!
Take a look at my test swatch (over the tea stain). The one on the left is the white vinegar, the one on the right is the apple cider vinegar. See the bottom right corner? that's my burn mark, I love how it totally changed the depth of the burn mark and made it look older!
I did learn by looking at the top right corner that drips of any kind are not forgiving in this process!!! So proceed on the next step with caution and once you start, don't stop!
Everyone on Facebook and Hubby (and myself) chose the right. So I was off to the shop again. The mixture has to sit over night to (marinate?) age. I was a little skeptical, I mean the mixture was still clear to me! How is it staining the wood? But, it does the job!
And I love the result!!
Let's stop for just a moment and tell you what happens, I am brushing this mixture on and it looks like I am brushing on water. Nothing really but wet wood and the horrid smell of apple cider vinegar. It's when it dries that the process starts to take effect. You can see on the cross piece above the parts of the wood that are still somewhat clear are wet... as it dries, they turn grey!
And the top of the table! The piece that the store manager was laughing at me about.
Rightfully so! I would laugh also if I was saying what I was saying! "I am going to throw tea on my table and burn it and rub it with a steel wool vinegar junk... but I want to seal it in the end but not change the whole sheen or look, just seal it so someone doesn't spill Marinara sauce on it and stain it!"
I am sure he thought I was a crazy female!
Actually, reading what I said, and was doing to the table... Oh My Gosh I sounded crazy!!!!
But seriously, didn't the table top come out wonderful?
For step #4 we (my new manager friend and I) decided on a danish oil in natural. You can find it at Lowe's. Just under 8.00 a container I got 2. Glad I did because I was near empty on the first one and while I didn't use the second one, I have it if I need to make any touch ups.
So I gathered another foam brush and started slathering it on per the instructions.
I needed to go back to Lowe's and purchase a 1X8 piece of lumber. I was quite upset I didn't have one on hand and while I was going to use the last piece of this wood I had saved up, For the bottom cross member, I put it on and felt it just totally over took the whole piece. While I am glad I waited and got the right size of wood for the bottom of the table, I am a little upset about the staining process. You see, the 'stain' mixture is not an exact science, so one should really start your project and stain all the pieces AT the same time. I on the other hand couldn't, having run out at the last minute with the stain already mixed and being well over an hour away from any Lowe's or store that would carry this wood that I trusted.... I was at the mercy of the stain.
So I took my chance, and sadly, slightly lost. It is said that the stain would get darker as it 'sat'. Whether that happened I don't know, by the time I got the board ready and was staining it the 'stain' was totally deactivating before my eyes. I already had on coat on it and then two and now going for a third and it wasn't changing the color at all. So I oiled it up and used it anyways. I attached it to the table and really needing 2 people to do this attachment, this one person just gave up and let the screws show. I am actually glad I did. You see the board is totally a different color, and this just makes it look like the table is really old and someone along the way, fixed it! Fixed it poorly I might add, but fixed it they did!
So, what do you think?
Does it look exactly like the table that inspired me? Naw, but it's pretty darn close! And what did it really cost me? Using left over lumber I had from a project I did 7 years ago, stains I had literally around the house and shop, I purchased wood plugs at 5.00, extra sand paper at 4.00 and oil at 16.00.
A 25.00 Table? Not bad!!
Now of course if you don't have left over wood that you have hauled from one state to the next (Yes, some thought I was crazy as I loaded the U-Haul with my shop wood scraps) the table will cost you more. But will it cost you 2,500.00? I highly doubt it will even come close to 200.00!! Unless of course you buy the beautiful table in the photo! Of which then I will be totally jealous!
Give it a try at making your own! And send me pictures!!


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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday that on Dec. 1, the Government of Japan approved Rainbow papaya for commercial shipment to Japan.
The Rainbow papaya is genetically engineered to be resistant to the papaya ringspot virus.
The USDA said this announcement marks the beginning of a new chapter for papaya growers from Hawaii.
"The market opening in Japan is great news for Hawaii's papaya producers and even better news for American agricultural exports," said Michael Scuse, Acting Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services. "This announcement will ensure that Hawaii's papaya producers help to drive our agricultural economy by expanding exports, creating jobs, and strengthening our nation's competitiveness."
In the 1990s, an outbreak of the papaya ringspot virus decimated Hawaii's papaya crop.
Scientists from Cornell University, the University of Hawaii, The Upjohn Company and USDA's Agricultural Research Service used biotechnology to develop the Rainbow papaya, which is resistant to the virus.
After receiving full clearance from the U.S. government, the Rainbow papaya was commercialized in 1998.
Now, the majority of Hawaii's papaya crop is resistant to ringspot virus through genetic engineering.
The USDA said the American brand of agriculture is surging in popularity worldwide.
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The agricultural trade surplus stands at a record $42.7 billion.
Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables are expected to be strong to Japan, Canada and the European Union.
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The Community Team at Canonical, led by Jono Bacon, has managed to raise a nice sum of money with the Ubuntu Community Charity Marathon.
The team had to work 24 hours straight and discuss various projects, give tutorials, and answer questions from the community.
Users have been urged to donate money to various charity initiatives: WaterAid, Homeless International, Greenpeace, Oxfam, Little Kids Rock!, and Autism Research Trust.
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Authorities have discovered 28 airplanes in central Venezuela that were presumably being used by drug traffickers.
A security official from central Guarico state says the planes were found inside a hangar on the outskirts of El Sombrero. The town is located in a rural area about 143 miles (230 kilometers) from Caracas.
Hedy Ramirez told the state-run ABN news agency on Sunday that federal police and National Guard troops have taken control of the hangar and impounded the planes while investigations proceed.
The planes are mostly small aircraft typically used by drug runners.
Venezuela is a major hub for traffickers smuggling Colombian cocaine to the United States and Europe.
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Coronado is pretty much built out. There aren't too many vacant lots, except in the last place you would expect to find one - right on the bayfront of Ferry Landing. For the past 15 years there's been an abandoned piece of land between Il Foranio and the Coronado Bay Club, distinguished only by dirt, weeds, and a lonely "for lease sign."
But that may soon change. An experienced restaurateur has signed a letter of intent to build a sushi and steak eatery called An the Bay – a play on the Korean word for "on".
"We're just at the beginning of the process," said George Palermo, general manager for the Ferry Landing Association, which leases the land from the Port of San Diego and sublease it to retailers.
The process could be lengthy one. The Port Commission has to approve the plans and the neighbors will have a say as well. When Il Fornaio was first proposed there was considerable opposition from people who lived at Oakwood, but the neighborhood has changed. Oakwood is now the Coronado Bay Club. The Ferry Landing is bustling.
The original plan called for two restaurants. That didn't happen because the second restaurant, Fleming's Steakhouse, backed out at the last minute.
"That tainted the site. People thought there must be something wrong with the property," said Palermo
"Word spreads, time goes by, there's an economic downturn and the next thing you know 15 years have gone by."
The land set idle primarily of a contractual agreement Ferry Landing Associates, had with the Port of San Diego. It stipulated that only a restaurant could be built there.
The Ferry Landing Association has a forty-year lease (1997 to 2037) that only allows them to build restaurants on the land, said Tanya Castaneda, spokesperson for the Port of San Diego. Leases can be amended, but it requires approval from the Port Commission, she added.
"We did consider it," said Palermo. But there weren't a lot of options. "Retail would have never worked there. There wasn't enough foot traffic."
At one point Lamb's Players considered building a theater there. An oral surgery practice from La Jolla looked at the property, but it was too expensive. "It didn't pencil out for them," Palermo said.
The only business that could be viable was a restaurant, but after the economic downturn in 2007-2009 that became untenable.
A number of restaurants in the Gaslamp went out of business and it was easier and cheaper to move into one of those spaces. Remodeling a restaurant cost about $300,000, building one from the ground up can cost between $4 and $5 million, Palermo said.
In the 15 years the lot has remained empty, the south end of the island has experienced a transformation from tawdry to tony, with up scale condos and high-end trendy restaurants.
The laundromat on the corner of First and Orange is gone and the entire block has gentrified block of dive bars into a restaurant row: Nicky Rottens, Saiko Sushi, Sapori and Coronado Brewing Company. Tartine's is less than a block away. The Ferry Landing itself has two dining venues – Peohe's and Candelas on the Bay.
Soon the district, if all goes well, will be graced with a new eatery and residence and visitor's another dining experience. Palermo has his fingers crossed. For now, everything is tentative. "They may change the name before the restaurant is built," he pointed out. Still after 15 years having a letter of intent is welcome news indeed.
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Nice job, Gloria.
ummm, two Sushi restaurants within 2 blocks of each other? ... hmmm - not a wise business decision in MY way of thinking
An unfortunate side effect may be the end of the weekly Farmer's Market ... something *I* do not want to see happen
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Cars of Futures Past – GM EV1
GM's EV1 electric car. All images courtesy GM Media Archives.
Modern electric cars seemingly fall into the same category as politics or religion, and it's virtually impossible to discuss any of these topics today without getting into a heated conversation. Proponents of electric cars are quick to point out their environmental benefits, not to mention the long-term potential for cost savings based on reduced maintenance expense and the inherently cheaper price of electricity versus gasoline. Opponents, on the other hand, will point out that electric cars are cost-prohibitive to purchase, lack sufficient range or require impractical recharging times. Perhaps it's fitting, then, that the forerunner of the modern electric car (and, some would say, of the modern parallel or series hybrid) would also turn out to be one of the most controversial cars ever created by General Motors: the EV1.
The EV1 started out life as a concept car, the General Motors Impact (which itself was based upon the Sunraycer, a solar-powered race car), first shown at the 1990 Los Angeles Auto Show. Public reaction to the Impact was overwhelmingly positive, which led in part to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to believe that practical electric cars were just years away and in 1990 mandate the sale of Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) from major automakers by 2003. In fact, CARB's stated goal for 2003 was that 10 percent of cars sold by major automakers in the state of California be ZEVs, which meant that automakers had precious little time to develop such vehicles.
The first-generation EV1.
Roger Smith's announcement that GM would build the Impact came as a shock to everyone involved in the concept project. While the technology existed to build a prototype safe enough for the GM chairman to drive onstage at an auto show, it was nowhere near ready for the general public. In the early days of the program, engineers worked with test mules based on everything from the compact Geo Storm to the Lumina APV minivan. Initial designs called for a front-drive configuration with dual electric motors, but this was later dropped for the lighter and more energy-efficient single-motor design that the EV1 would ultimately adopt.
The Impact's body styling evolved in the name of practicality, too. Narrow, stylish headlamps and taillamps were replaced with units more suited to production, and the front fascia was reshaped for better airflow and less drag. The Impact's flowing and organic shape was retained, as were its skirted rear fenders and aerodynamically enhanced magnesium wheels.
Given the need to develop all-new technology relating to battery management, regenerative braking and ancillary systems, the fact that the end product, the GM EV1, made its market debut in a little more than six years is nothing short of miraculous. The initial batch of cars (now called the EV1 Gen 1) was "priced" at $33,995, though consumers could take delivery only via a leasing program. For the first stage of the model's rollout, only Saturn dealers in Los Angeles and San Diego were able to deliver EV1s, though GM spared no expense on marketing and promoting the car. To the eager anticipation of EV1 lessees, deliveries began on December 5, 1996.
The EV1's futuristic cockpit.
First-generation cars were saddled with heavy and relatively inefficient lead-acid batteries that delivered a modest range of about 50 miles per charge, but early adopters were passionate about their futuristic two-seaters. Actor Tom Hanks praised the car's performance on late-night television, while a cinematographer on the Star Trek: Voyager television series produced his own commercials for the car, believing that GM had lost interest in the project after the car's debut. In its first year, 288 customers leased the EV1, and many believe that General Motors was tightly controlling the number of EV1s released to the public. It's no coincidence that the majority of EV1s were leased by celebrities and politicians, giving GM the maximum amount of exposure for its efforts.
The Gen II EV1 was released for the 1999 model year. Major improvements included more powerful (and lighter) lead-acid batteries, giving a range of up to 100 miles; significant weight reduction; a quieter cabin and reductions in the cost of production. A later switch to nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries would give the EV1 an ultimate range of up to 140 miles under ideal conditions, but the NiMH batteries required the use of a 220-volt charging station (and the Magne Charge magnetic induction charging paddle) instead of the 120-volt "convenience" charger, greatly limiting the ability to charge the EV1 on the road.
While lessees were passionate about their EV1s, GM was less so. Though some dispute this, it's widely believed that General Motors was losing significant money on each car leased, likely due to the expense of development and the EV1's low-volume production. Bob Lutz, who would later go on to champion the Chevrolet Volt, estimated that each EV1 assembled cost GM $250,000, yet leased for no more than $550 per month. Furthermore, CARB had softened its stance on ZEVs, eliminating the 10 percent mandate. In 1999, General Motors shuttered the EV1 assembly line, though the automaker continued leasing cars in selected cities (expanded to include Palm Springs, San Francisco, Sacramento, Phoenix and Tucson). In February of 2002, GM notified lessees that it would be taking the cars off the road at lease end, and that owners would have no option beyond returning the cars to the automaker for destruction.
Though critics saw the EV1 as a financial and public relations failure for General Motors, the car pioneered technology that would later prove profitable in both electric and hybrid vehicles. The EV1 debuted the Magne Charge magnetic induction charger for added safety, eliminating the need for metal on metal contact when recharging the batteries. While not the first car to use NiMH batteries (Both the Toyota RAV4 and the Honda EV Plus also relied on this battery technology.), the EV1 did teach GM valuable lessons on battery thermal management, which were later used in the series hybrid Chevrolet Volt's development. The same is true of the EV1's regenerative braking system, which would later be developed for use on a range of GM hybrid vehicles.
The EV1 also contributed much to GM's contemporary car designs. Its frame used aluminum to save weight, a production technique now adopted by GM on select production cars to reduce weight. It came with a tire pressure monitoring system, now a required standard feature of new cars. The EV1 was also one of the first GM models to use an electric power steering system, another feature that automakers have widely embraced to maximize fuel economy on modern automobiles. Even the EV1's aerodynamic shape helped to influence contemporary car design, promoting the use of features like "grille shutters" to reduce drag on cars built specifically for exceptional fuel economy.
Viewed on its own, the EV1 was not a financial success for General Motors. In light of what the car contributed to automotive engineering, however, the money spent on its creation could easily be justified as an investment in the future of the automobile.
Hybrid from a time of transition – the 1916 Woods Dual Power Model 44
In the early automobile age, gasoline competed with electricity and steam. Each had advantages and each had drawbacks. By 1916, though, gasoline engines had improved to the point where they were the most practical alternative. Detroit Electric Car Company, only recently surpassed by Nissan (making the Leaf EV) as the best-selling electric car producer ever, had its peak production in 1914, selling about 4,500 cars. Two years later, that figure had dropped by a third. If you were running an electric car company, like Chicago's Woods Motor Vehicle Co., which had been producing electric cars since 1899, you probably saw the writing on the wall and might have hedged your bets with gasoline power. That may account for the 1916 Woods Dual Power, a clever gasoline/electric hybrid car that was remarkably sophisticated, considering that it was made almost a century ago. It could run on gasoline, electricity or both power sources, it had regenerative braking, and it could also recharge its own batteries.
who literally wrote the book on electric cars. Woods Motor sold about 13,500 vehicles during its existence, which ended only two years after the Dual Power models were introduced.The Woods Motor Vehicle Company was started by Clinton E. Woods, an EV pioneer
U.S. Patent # 1,303,870, was assigned to the Woods company, though there are differences between the vehicle described in the patent and the Woods production cars. Fend also worked with electric car maker Baker, Rauch & Lang.The Dual Power was based on the work of inventor Roland S. Fend whose
Claiming to have the advantages of both gas and electric power, with the disadvantages of neither, the Woods Dual Power was advertised as "a self-charging, non-stalling, two-power car with unlimited mileage [range], adequate speed, and greatest economy." Among the other claimed advantages were 40 percent greater speed than most electric cars, no gear levers or clutches as in gas cars, ease of operation, lessened maintenance and no need for a home charger or a public charging station.
Conventional gas cars, Woods claimed, had to have engines that were more powerful than needed for most driving in order to have enough power in reserve to climb hills and for other demanding situations. The same was said to be true for electric drivetrains, though in the case of electricity, it was the size and weight of the batteries that was a concern.
Early alternative-fuel vehicles take the spotlight at AACA Museum
Photos by Michael Furman, courtesy AACA Museum
It may not look like an example of cutting-edge technology, but the 1930 Rauch and Lang pictured above has an intriguing secret under its skin. Based on a Stearns-Knight, the sedan was one of three cars commissioned by Colonel Edward Howland Robinson "Ned" Green to use a General Electric-designed series hybrid system, one that could have easily entered production (and kept Rauch and Lang in business) had Green continued to fund the project. Instead, it has become a mere curiosity in the history of alternative-fuel vehicles, one of several that the AACA Museum intends to highlight with its upcoming Alternative Energy Vehicles Exhibition.
With rising energy costs leading auto manufacturers to explore a number of alternatives to the traditional gasoline engine – everything from hybrids to electrics to diesels – it's only natural that interest in the history of alternative-fuel vehicles has also increased in recent years. That history extends back further and continued much later into the twentieth century than most casual automotive enthusiasts realize; electric and steam-powered automobiles predated the earliest gasoline-powered automobiles by several decades, while electric propulsion systems remained in use in delivery vehicles through the 1930s, and countless cars were converted to run on wood gasifiers during World War II. From the AACA's press release on the exhibit:
This exhibition will look at the entire history of automobile propulsion beyond the internal combustion engine. Included will be early steam and electric vehicles, plus newer variants produced later in the century. We are also focusing on other "alternative energy" vehicles produced over the years, including wood burners, and other "converted" machines. The exhibition will enter the 21st century with select modern vehicles that aim to offer everything from high mileage, performance, comfort and low emissions all in one affordable package.
Vehicles slated to appear in the exhibit include the aforementioned 1930 Rauch and Lang, a 1908 Studebaker electric, a 1909 Stanley Steamer, a 1912 Baker Electric, a 1938 Walker Dynamotive gas-electric hybrid, a 1956 Citroën converted to run on coal gas, a 1976 Citi Car, and even a 2012 Fisker Karma.
The exhibit will run from March 2 through May 27. For more information, visit AACAMuseum.org.
Four-Links – Brown Dog Welding, Crosley fire truck returned to park, Victor Wouk and the hybrid car, RC UAZ
* As with Bomonster, we've been enjoying the metal sculptures of Josh of Brown Dog Welding over on the H.A.M.B.'s Friday Art Show for some time now, so we thoroughly enjoyed the interview he gave to the Rusty Knuckles blog recently.
Photo by Ray Finger, Star Gazette
* Thanks to Keith on the Crosley Gang mailing list for forwarding this story along: The Crosley fire truck that once ferried kids around Kiddieland at Eldridge Park in Elmira, New York, has been restored and returned to the park, though now as part of a permanent display.
* Based on the story of Victor Wouk and EPA bureaucrat Eric Stork related over at Cars In Depth this week, the history of hybrid gasoline-electric cars could have taken a radically different course were it not for one giant ego from an unexpected player.
* Following up on our mention of radio-control off-road trucks a couple weeks ago, we'll point to this post over at Hooniverse of an incredible scratchbuilt radio-control UAZ 469B built by an enthusiast in Italy.
* And finally, David Greenlees over at The Old Motor took some time out from posting excellent photos of old cars to detail how he machines flywheels for some of the cars he restores, allowing them to use electric starters.
Volt's predecessor: GM's 512-series hybrid, electric and microcar
Enduring Automotive History Myths, No. 467 and 467a: Electric cars, while popular around the dawn of the automotive age, were quickly abandoned when the invention of the electric self-starter prompted the widespread adoption of internal combustion. They have only been recently reconsidered as a viable means of transportation. Gasoline-electric hybrids were similarly abandoned after Dr. Porsche's early prototype, and only recently reconsidered.
If automotive history were solely comprised of production vehicles, we could certainly buy into the above myths. But as we all know, it's in the margins where some of the most fascinating stuff goes on. There certainly were dead periods for production electric and gas-electric hybrid vehicles and other alternate-propulsion vehicles over a number of decades of the 20th century, but an almost endless litany of tinkerers and backyard engineers still messed around with cars not primarily powered by gasoline engines during that time. After all, speculation on the finite nature of gasoline as a fuel began as early as 1907, and if the Depression didn't adequately drive home the lessons of scarcity, then fuel rationing during World War II did. It was the latter influence that led to a minor boom in homebuilt electric cars in the immediate post-war period and that specifically led Ray Russell to build his various wartime hydraulic-drive cars.
Against this background, then, it's not too surprising that a bunch of high-level thinkers got together well before the first oil crisis of the 1970s to exchange ideas and display prototypes of vehicles designed to minimize dependence on petroleum products. As we saw from last year's post on the Symposium on Low Pollution Power Systems Development and on the following post on the McKee-built Sundancer, research into such cars extended back into the mid-1960s and earlier. What's slightly surprising, however, is the fact that GM not only presented a pair of small cars at the event – one electric, the other designed for fuel efficiency – they had actually built the cars a few years prior, well before the general public much cared about such things.
Those two cars actually came from a somewhat larger initiative at GM that resulted in the four 511 and 512 Urban concept cars, all runners, as Tom McCahill demonstrated in the October 1969 issue of Mechanix Illustrated. The sole XP511 car, a three-wheeler, used an Opel 1.1L four-cylinder engine to push around its 1,300 pounds of weight. The three 512 cars, all four wheelers, used gasoline (XP512), electric (XP512E) and gasoline/electric hybrid (XP512H) drivetrains. Built in 1969 for Transpo '72, none of the three directly influenced any production car, though it does appear that XP512H's hybrid technology – possibly borrowing ideas from GM's many years of building diesel hybrid powertrains for locomotives – did show up again in GM's somewhat larger XP833, and GM's research into electric and hybrid powertrains did result in a number of patents, filed from 1960 to 1971 (by no means a complete list; if anybody comes across any more, please add them in the comments):
3,223,908 – Electric Vehicle Control
3,323,032 – Electric Drive System
3,476,999 – Motor Power Supply System
3,477,002 – Electric Drive Motor Logic Control System
3,551,685 – Electric Vehicle Drive System
3,564,366 – Motor Control System for a Direct Current Traction Motor
3,564,369 – Motor Control System for a Direct Current Traction Motor
3,566,165 – Electric Vehicle Drive Motor
3,568,018 – Electric Drive and Brake Arrangement and Method
3,686,549 – Power Control System
What happened to these four experimentals, nobody seems to know. Presumably, GM held on to them over the years, but the GM Heritage Center hasn't replied to our requests for more information about them.
UPDATE (18.April 2011): As Frank the Crank reminded us recently, AMC's all-electric Amitron concept from about that same time period was very similar to the 512 cars.
Nothing New: 7 modern car technologies that are actually 100 years old
I often say, flippantly, that the industry is just now starting to master the technologies of a century ago. That's been more an impression than a statement of fact; I recall seeing many things in early publications and thinking, "Wow, I had no idea they did that so soon," but if pressed, I wouldn't be able to provide examples. Time to remedy that, with a quick survey of some ideas that were before their time.
1. Turbocharging
The idea of turbo-compressing seems to come from the 1890s and became widely known in less than a decade, starting around 1900. By about 1905, centrifugal compression was in use in marine engines and other heavy-duty applications. That same year, Swiss engineer Dr. Alfred Büchi patented an exhaust-driven turbocharger in what we'd consider a modern configuration.
England and France were the hotbeds of turbo research, however, with a large variety of engine configurations and external devices, all creating forced induction. The word "turbo" itself appears more than a century ago, on the English device shown (I haven't been able to learn more about it). Sold as an add-on, we'd probably call it a supercharger today, as it was driven by a shaft from a friction wheel in contact with the flywheel. Actually, we'd probably call it a waste of money, as it couldn't possibly have had any benefit, but the idea was sound.
High exhaust motor, 1912
That's not to say Americans didn't have the idea of turning a turbine with exhaust gas; devices such as the High exhaust motor replaced the flywheel, hypothetically returning force directly to the crankshaft.
Auburn, Cord and Duesenberg, among others, used supercharged forced induction before World War II, sometimes to great success, but exhaust-driven turbocharging had to wait for the Corvair to see mass production.
2. Hybrids
1900 Elektromobile System Lohner-Porsche
This is my favorite early technology, and, no mistake, it is very early. The 1900 Lohner-Porsche petrol-electric – which had a Mercedes or Panhard four-cylinder connected to a dynamo, powering two front-wheel hub motors – is certainly the most famous, but despite repeated efforts, hub motors have yet to see practical production. But there were innumerable others with other solutions, one of which, Rambler, had what seems to have turned out to be THE solution: Integrated motor assist. Read the rest of this entry »


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This year was massive. I had a blast on the blog and I've been lucky to meet so many awesome people. We flip 2011 over with extremely high hopes for 2012. Thank you all for reading, sharing and commenting, you make it all worthwhile!
Get ready for new Fashal, leaks, analysis and of course PLENTY of reviews =D
1- N7W Scandal
This post got the highest individual hits for a past this year. This topic which galvanized so many people in Lebanon, got liked over 700 times on Facebook and was tweeted almost 150 times. In the end, we can all agree that the 14 million USD spent, were a complete waste.
2- The Infamous Sky Bar Blacklist
Though an unpleasant and one I'd prefer to forget, this was one of the most clicked upon posts of 2011. Here's to hoping the summer of 2012 will remove this blacklist entry!
3- The Clash of the Diner Titans: Rd vs Crepaway
One thing this taught me is that we take our diners very seriously. Heck, I even got broadcasts on BBM urging me to vote on "this link" for each candidate. Thousands of votes later though, and completely unexpectedly, this post became one of the most read of 2011.
4- Pier 7 Opening Review
After being purposefully snubbed from the opening, I managed to get in and party and share with the rest of Lebanon the first photos and review of this new seaside club a couple of hours after it opened its door (which do not exist :P)
5- Armin Only in Beirut
One of my life's most epic and emotional and moving nights. With 200+ photos and a video uploaded as soon as I got home the next morning. A fond memore of 2011…
6- The Weekly Leaks: Beirut's Nightlife Hub-To-Be: The Citymall Area
This was the most viewed Weekly Leak of 2011. My unveiling of the prospective locations of Pier 7 and White well before they broke ground in construction. Also includes scrapped plans of the originally planned Pier 7 in the Port region
7- 15 Reasons Why Maryam Nour Should be in a Mental Health Institute
Hilarious, sad and scary! Shared over 300 times on Facebook, this definitely made a lot of people laugh in 2011
8- 3G is Finally Here
The confusion, delays and misinformation made simple and clear in laymen terms which we all can understand, not just IT and telecom people
9- 8 Reasons Why AUB Cats are More Awesome Than You
One of the things my time at AUB has taught me… =D
10- White Beirut Opening Review
The much-anticipated opening of the new White mega rooftop club with the first published photos and review of the club up and running minutes after its sound system and lights went on


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Jason loves to play poker. The only upside for me, is that he gets free stuff! Every month, we get a free buffet. We usually go for lunch since we work in the area. They have a great selection for their salad bar. They have a good sized Asian section and their local dishes are pretty yummy. My favorite feature is their live pasta station. I always get the same thing, but it's SO good (and fresh!). My second favorite thing is this one dessert. It's like a chocolate/vanilla cheesecake/mousse thing. It is AMAZING. If the rest of the food was terrible, I would still go back just for that dessert. The lunch buffet is normally $14.99, which I think is ridiculous for lunch, but since Jason gets a free buffet, it's reasonable for us. This time they had an Oktoberfest theme with some German dishes and since it was Halloween, the staff was dressed up.
There are three things we look for when we go out: Price, Quality, and Service. You have to have at least two of those things or we won't be coming back. Luckily, the Beau has all three (if you count the free buffet).


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Undergraduate Program
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Our undergraduate degree program provides students with the foundations of business that will enable them to pursue a broad spectrum of opportunities. In particular the program aims to provide students with:
• Leading edge education in hotel, restaurant and tourism management
• Individualized attention
• A curriculum based upon industry involvement and academic research
• Integrated work experience
• Career opportunities
• Personal and professional growth
• An open-minded learning environment
The program is 120 credit hours total with 73 credit hours focused upon general business, and hotel, restaurant and tourism education.
HRT requirements consist of 34 credit hours made up by 22 credit hours of core courses and 12 credit hours of electives. A minor in HRT is also offered to other Bachelor of Science students.
For HRT majors, the 12 credit hours of electives provide students with a choice of completing a 9 credit hour concentration area in:
• Hotel and Lodging
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Alternatively, students may take their 12 credit hour HRT electives from any of the courses offered by the School. Curriculum details are provided on a separate insert.
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(Hartville) – A 53-year-old Hartville man was killed Thursday after the vehicle he was driving overturned and hit a culvert off of Route 38 near his hometown.
John Stokes was killed in the 12:41 PM accident that occurred 8 miles east of Hartville and was pronounced dead at the scene by acting coroner Sheriff Glenn Adler. Stokes was taken to Holman-Howell Funeral Home in Hartville.
A passenger in the vehicle, 68-year-old Cathie Hardy of Hartville, suffered minor injuries and refused treatment at the scene.
The death marks fatality number 34 for Troop G for this year, compared to 33 at this time in 2011.


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Why did PCU change its name to Ideal Credit Union?
Our becoming Ideal Credit Union was a thoughtful and strategic move by our management and board of directors. There is no merger, no new ownership and no new management. So what is the reason behind the change? We are very proud of the 88-year history founded by the hard working principles of St. Paul postal worker employees. Over time the credit union grew by referrals and by small mergers that brought in over 200 Select Employee Groups (SEGs). Then several years ago, Postal Credit Union adopted a community charter serving the Twin Cities Metro Area. As a community based credit union, we are simply updating our name, look and feel to reflect today's lifestyles in serving our expanded community.
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Your current account numbers and any loan or deposit obligations will remain the same. You will continue to use the same branch locations, see the same friendly faces, and receive the same awesome service. The phone numbers and branch locations will not change..
A smooth transition
We are diligently working towards our transformation, however it will take several months to fully transition. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we undergo this process. Thank you to all of our valued members, friends, and family for your support. We look forward to doing business with you as Ideal Credit Union.


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La Cantine d'Aznavour Armenian Restaurant: A Hidden Gem in Paris' 9th
November 28, 2014
La Cantine d'Aznavour is not a place you stumble upon; even when you know the address, it's tricky to find. Tucked at the far end of a cobblestone courtyard in the 9th arrondissement, this unusual little restaurant serves traditional Armenian food with a generous helping of hospitality.
Located on the second floor of the Maison de l'Arménie (the Armenian cultural center), the "cantine" looks more like a welcoming church basement. The jury is still out on whether Aznavour is a actually a regular, but other well-known members of the Armenian community have been known to drop in for a plate of meaty Georgian raviolis.
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Memorial Day Recipes — Here's How to Rule the Grill This Weekend [VIDEOS]
Memorial Day Weekend means it''s time to dust off the grill and prepare some delicious burgers, steaks and ribs. Here are a few recipes to get you started.
Memorial Day Weekend means it''s time to dust off the grill and prepare some delicious burgers, steaks and ribs. Here are a few recipes to get you started.
Catching a foul ball at a baseball game is a thrill, but it's a feat this fan looks like he's mastered.
Maybe one of the Ms in MMA should stand for "mercy." Mike Pantangco was recently having his way with Jeremy Rasner in their amateur fight when Pantangco inexplicably tapped out.
There's no crying in baseball. There's apparently no cursing, either.
In the annals of awful crimes, this one is tough to top. Police in Williamson, Illinois arrested a man for trying to steal the wallet of a man while he appeared to have a heart attack at a local bar.
Being a teacher may be a thankless job, but being a substitute may be even worse.
Triple plays are about as common as the Cleveland Indians winning the World Series, so imagine how amazing it would be to see not one, but TWO, pulled off in the same game.
Surveillance video of Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston stealing crab legs from a Tallahassee, Florida grocery store has surfaced.
The sun is now out in full force, and along with the warm weather come certain added risks for our bodies—particularly skin cancer.
This woman can carry more than just a baby in her belly. Meghan Leatherman continued to work out intensely, even though she was nine months pregnant.
You usually only hear about cycling when the Tour de France is going on or Lance Armstrong is doing something drug-related (which is pretty much never, since he finally admitted to doping). However, cycling is in the news now, thanks mostly to the the seemingly never-ending selfie trend.
Safety first? Not when there's good TV on. Nancy Naeve, an anchor with KSFY in Sioux Falls, South Dakota decided to chastise viewers who complained when the station interrupted the season finale of 'Once Upon a Time' last Sunday to report on severe weather in the area, including tornadoes.


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The Administrative Office of the Courts has extended the deadline for a district court judge position in the Seventh Judicial District due to a low number of applicants.
By law, nine applications are required for a district court vacancy in the Seventh Judicial District.
The position will replace Judge Bruce K. Halliday who announced his retirement effective February 2007.
To be considered for the position, candidates must be at least 25 years of age, a citizen of the United States, a resident of Utah for at least three years, and admitted to practice law in Utah.
Information on benefits, judicial retention, and performance evaluation is posted on the Utah State Courts website at www.utcourts.gov under employment opportunities. Application packets are available by contacting Margo Bird at (801) 578-3800 or through e-mail at email@example.com..
Applications should be returned to the attention of Margo Bird, Administrative Office of the Courts, P.O. Box 140241, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-0241, or faxed to (801) 238-7814, by Nov. 24, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.
Utah law requires the Judicial Nominating Commission to submit five nominees to the governor within 45 days of its first meeting. The Governor has 30 days in which to make a selection. The Utah State Senate has 60 days in which to approve or reject the governor's selection.
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What does the modern "well traveled heiress" wear to lounge around her mansion during the summer? That's the question Salvatore Ferragamo was trying to answer last night when it presented its resort collection in New York.
The Italian brand turned the ground floor of the James B. Duke mansion into a runway and invited everyone from Eva Mendes and Ashley Greene to Emma Roberts and Freida Pinto to sit front row. Creative director Massimiliano Giornetti paraded Karolina Kurkova, Karlie Kloss and a slew of other models in front of the assembled stars in a literally sparkling array of gowns, dresses and suits ideal for the beach. Or for the wealthy person who's going to the beach but who has absolutely no plans of getting anywhere near the ocean's spray.
The clothes referenced the 1930s in both style and materials — there were tons of sailor striped tops and decorative art deco touches. Long blazers and even longer gowns swayed easily as they came down the runway. What wasn't made of silk or chiffon was rendered in cashmere, and all of it espoused the kind of easy glamour and luxury you can only find in certain resort towns during the summer.
And really, what more could you ask for from a resort collection? The clothes were made for languid afternoons sipping prosecco and evenings sloshing politely around hotel lobbies near the water. We simply can't imagine them being worn anywhere else.
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Homeward Bound!
Now living happily in Nebraska
On January 29, 2014, HUA rescued 45 dogs from a puppy mill in South Dakota. Some of the dogs went to other groups and the majority of them (about 30) came to HUA. HUA has been working with this particular mill on downsizing and we are pleased to announce that this mill is now shut down!
Because of these collaborative efforts, another 45 dogs are now free. Of the group, only 3 of them are males. All others are females. Puppies were also released. A few three-month-old Japanese Chin pups and four six-week-old pups are in the group. What does all this mean? Female dogs are not needed at the mill for breeding because puppies aren't selling. Efforts in educating the public are working and we must continue to let people know about puppy mills and their connection to pet stores, newspaper ads, internet ads, etc.
Rollie is one of our Dakota Darling Schnauzers. He is a darling little guy, still a little shy but not scared anymore. His beautiful eyes bare his soul. He watches a lot, absorbing his new surroundings and looking amazed at all the fun that is going on. He likes his two Schnauzer roommates and the three of them snuggle up in the most adorable piles. Rollie will quickly capture the hearts of his new family members and he will blossom into a very happy little guy with lots of attention and a little understanding.
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If you would like an opportunity to provide leadership in building the infrastructure to modernize business processes and tools used to manage Ministry programs and implement new solutions, accept this challenging opportunity with the Ministry's Controllership and Accountability Branch, Business Improvement Unit.What can I expect to do in this role?You will: • Promote the development and implementation of business improvement processes and projects in the division• Provide leadership to the operational and strategic planning process, including, balanced scorecards, standardized business improvement tools, guides and staff training tools• Use your analytical skills to develop options for business improvements through program evaluations, research, consultation and the use of metrics• Implement measurable and timely business improvements employing leading business improvement ( e.g. Lean Six Sigma) and project management methodologies• Integrate change management processes into project planning and implementation to deliver sustained business at the program level • Lead internal and external improvement teams and champion the adoption of new business practices across the division• Maintain successful relationships with key stakeholders• Write clear, concise and high quality reports and other materials to support senior management decision-makingHow do I qualify?Technical Knowledge• You have advanced knowledge of and experience with the application of business improvement tools (e.g. Lean Six Sigma) and program monitoring and planning approaches• You understand financial planning processes and can acquire knowledge of government decision-making processesProject Management Experience• You are able to use your project management expertise to lead and successfully conclude projects on time and within budgetChange Management Skills• You are able to use your change management, consensus building, and promotional skills to transition responsibility for ongoing business improvement to operating programsResearch, Analytical, and Evaluative Skills• You can collect, manage, analyze, and evaluate program data• You can recommend resolutions to complex problems and contentious issuesCommunication and Stakeholder Management Skills• You can communicate complex issues clearly and concisely• You can champion, support, and implement ongoing best business improvement practices across the division• You can maintain successful relationships with key stakeholdersComputer Skills• You are proficient with computer and related software products such as VISIO, MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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I got a frozen package of chicken breasts from Trader Joe's the other week. It was a steal of a deal. And the sodium levels were quite low. I couldn't resist, as is usually the case when I step into Trader Joe's. ("I definitely need 3 bags of chocolate covered pretzels, as well as chocolate covered edamame, a giant package of string cheese, and let's just throw those chocolate covered potato chips in there, too")
Well, the low-sodium frozen chicken made up for all that chocolate (maybe — though they're saying that chocolate is good for you now — which I'm beginning to think is the reason I'm not a complete whale at this point in my life).
Let me get back to what I was really saying.
I used this recipe with frozen chicken, which is 100% totally fine to do, just as long as you defrost it before you bake it.
The Trader Joe's package might tell you that you don't have to defrost the chicken before you use it, and I should've listened to my inner brain smarts that said, "um, Megan, this is a lie. You are going to be waiting around for this chicken to be done if you don't defrost it. It will take longer than 30 minutes. This actually has happened to you before. So this is sort of a no-brainer. Will you just listen to yourself for once? Your instincts are usually right, yet sometimes you completely ignore yourself, which can, and frequently does end poorly."
So what did I do? I prepared the chicken, frozen, and sure enough, cooked it for an extra 15 minutes to make sure it was done.
Which is fine, if you aren't starving.
If you're using chicken that hasn't been frozen into a big ice block yet, then you reading this lead-up to the recipe was completely unnecessary, but hopefully entertaining. Because even 2 + years after I've been screwing things up in the kitchen, I'm still far far far away from the term "pro" or "just like grandma" material.
Despite ALL THAT, this chicken tasted good.
Honey Sesame Chicken (adapted from The Healthy College Cookbook)
Serves 4
>> Click here for printable recipe
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 5-6 pieces of frozen chicken breasts — which are usually smaller than the packages that aren't frozen in the meat section)
- 4 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (400 if using partially frozen chicken).
- Spray a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the dish. Warm the honey for 15-20 seconds in the microwave and brush evenly over the chicken.
- In a small bowl, combine the sesame seeds, garlic powder, and pepper, and sprinkle evenly over chicken. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (juices run clear when pricked with a fork).
- Serve over rice or couscous with a side of your favorite greens.
My Two Cents: Okay, so after waiting around for an extra mere 15 minutes for this chicken to cook, it was PHENOMENAL. Honey works magic on chicken every single time. And the sesame seeds add a nice pop of flavor.
The leftovers are great hot or cold. I sliced mine up, tossed it in with a salad the next night, and tossed in some feta cheese to top it all off.
Enjoy! :)


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I was wondering whether shares will become interitable to southbound projects.
Project1 (Share with A, B, C)
Project11 (automatically shared with A,B,C + D)
And Can I also share my Inbox .....
Also will it become possible to add multiple users to a shared task? I see the rationale behind it but it is really difficult and leads to micromgt of teams.
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Hello Alex,
Right now, none of this is possible, but we will consider add some of these features in the future, especially sharing of sub-projects along with the parent project.
The Inbox is a project that can't be shared, but if you'd use Todoist for Business, then you'll see 2 Inboxes:
- My Inbox
- Team Inbox
and the Team Inbox would be one that's always shared automatically with everyone on your team.
As for adding multiple users to a task - if you'd do that, instead of focusing on their work, they'd need to start with redistributing it among themselves, communicate about the progress all the time etc. Therefore, we always recommend to break big tasks into sub-tasks and assign each sub-task to one person who will know clearly that this is their responsibility, will give you an overview of who's responsible for what and of course increase productivity :-)
Please check out this post on our blog where we explain why clear individual assignments can be extremely helpful: https://todoist.com/blog/2014/05/using-steve-jobs-strategy-to-assign-tasks-in-todoist/
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How is it going with the "share sub-project" that would be very nice.


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October 9, 2015
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Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway has laid off 26 employees from its Topeka shops.
BNSF spokesman Steve Forsburg says it's part of a furlough program the company announced last month. It's expected to total 2,500 companywide by the end of the first quarter.
One of the affected workers told 13 News the employees came from all crafts, including electricians, pipe-fitters and machinists. Forsburg says it's all due to the economy. The company has parked 35,000 rail cars and 700 locomotives because of a drop in volume.
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As sure as you can count on a basket-bearing bunny to bring loads of chocolate each and every Easter, you can count on the Brits to dust off their hatboxes and don fancy toppers for Sunday services across the pond.
Yesterday, Queen Elizabeth, The Countess of Wessex, and Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice stepped out at Windsor Castle in all manner of millinery, some subdued and some less so. Like last year, Liz opted for a pale pink ensemble, although this time around she eschewed her feathered cap in favor of one with a big, pink pom pom plopped on the brim.
Eugenie also went with a blush shade, although hers was a smaller style perched on the front of her head, while Beatrice played down her reputation as the royal family's resident headwear risk-taker in an elegant teal and chartreuse cap, and the Countess rounded out the pack in a flamboyant peacock feather fascinator.
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A gentleman from Niagara Falls, NY, was faced with just such a dilemma due to his snack cravings. He wanted some food, but apparently didn't have enough cash to pay for his meal.
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Dementia is a loss of mental ability that affects a person's life and daily activities. There is a loss of cognitive abilities that cause problems with memory, planning, reasoning and behavior. Specific brain diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, cause dementia.
Caring for a person with dementia can be very challenging, especially if it is our mother, father or someone who is very close to us. It may be very painful to see that person lose their independence, not remember who we are, or deteriorate with time.
If you are taking care of a loved one with dementia at home, it is important for you to remember that their mood swings, confusion and behaviors are due to their condition. Acceptance is key. You cannot control or change their behavior because it is a disorder that shapes their lives. However, you can change your behavior and attitude to accommodate their needs, and control their environment to make difficult situations more manageable. Don't forget this is the person you have loved for a long time.
Try to learn as much as you can. The more you know about the condition, the more you will know about what to expect, and the more strategies you will have to handle difficult situations as they occur.
Try to identify the feelings and needs that are triggering the behaviors. Maybe they keep taking things out of drawers constantly because they need to feel useful and productive. If you identify their need, you may be able to provide activities that accommodate said needs.
Make sure that the disruptive behavior is not due to a medical reason. It is possible that the person is experiencing negative side effects from medication, or experiencing pain. Discuss any new symptoms with the doctors; they may be able to provide treatment for problems like hallucinations or incontinence.
Keep your loved one safe. As dementia progresses, the person tends to wander for a variety of reasons. They might be looking for someone or something — food or water — or may need to exercise. You may want to have your loved one wear an ID bracelet, or a GPS location device, and sew ID tags to their clothing. Let your neighbors know about the person's condition so they can contact you if your relative is wandering around. Install locks that require a key, or child-safe plastic doorknobs.
When communicating with the person, make sure you have her attention by calling her name, telling her your name and your relationship to her.
Use a soothing voice, gently touch her to keep her focused, and position yourself at the same level — sit or stand so she can see your face. Talk to her in clear, simple sentences. If she does not understand you, rephrase your question or statement, and give her time to answer. Listen with your ears and your heart. The person may be having a hard time finding the words to respond. Try to identify the needs behind the words.
Explain activities step by step so it is easier to for her to understand and act. Use visual cues — pointing and showing — and help her with activities she can no longer do by herself.
If she gets upset, change the subject or the activity. Acknowledge her feelings so you can connect with her before you suggest the changes.
Remember that things change as the condition progresses, so what works today may not go well tomorrow. To adapt to the changes, you need to be constantly aware of the stages of the disease.
5 things to remember
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• Patience
• Clarity
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Navy ribbed-knit woolSilver buckle-fastening leather-trimmed black canvas belt, inverted box pleat at backDouble-ended zip fastening through front100% virgin wool; belt: 92% nylon, 8% polyester; trim: 100% leather (Lamb)Dry clean
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'Tis the season for formal wear.
From the work Christmas party to your annual New Year's Eve soiree, December is packed with reasons to break out your favorite little black dress or sparkly number.
But there's a lot of choices — both in your closet and at your go-to dress shop. Do you choose understated elegance or go big on the bling for these events?
We asked our Smart fashion bloggers: What's your signature holiday party style?
Brittany Wilson: While a little black dress can go a long way — I wear one to almost every formal occasion — the holidays call for a little more pizazz.
For a formal Christmas party, I might stick with the LBD (or go with this ruched, strapless dress in plum from Calvin Klein — the ruching can help hide any tummy you are sporting after holiday feasts), but pair it with a pair of fun, glitzy shoes like these from Ivanka Trump, or a statement necklace.
But if you go for glitter and glam with one accessory, cool it with the others.
You don't need your shoes, jewelry and purse competing for the spotlight.
For New Year's Eve, opt for a metallic that complements your skin tone.
I like this one-shoulder, silver Grecian-inspired dress from Express.
Pair it with simple black pumps, a cocktail ring and post earrings for a fun, but classy look.
April Trotter: A few years back, I bought the perfect little black dress for my first fancy office Christmas party. With an elegant ballerina neckline, timeless pencil-skirt styled bottom and fun satin bow detail at the waist, it's been great for dressy occasions ever since.
But this is one LBD that's hard to dress down. Unless I'm hitting up a five-star restaurant or a formal evening wedding this holiday season, it will probably stay in the back of my closet.
These days, I'm all about buying pieces that I can dress up for a night on the town but also wear under a cardigan and with a pair of flats for the office.
One recent find that will probably make an appearance this month is this 3/4-sleeve J.Crew Factory Banded Shift Dress, marked down to $59.50. The viridian green is a fun pop of color on bleak winter days. It can be dressed up with a pair of heels and a chunky necklace for evening wear, but the wool blend and longer sleeves will keep you toasty at your desk when paired with a printed scarf, sweater tights and riding boots (freezing offices are a universal problem, right?).
For New Year's Eve, I have my eye on Anthropologie's Intarsia Dotted Sweater Dress, $148, once the perfect coupon arrives in my email, of course. The cute and cozy dress can easily transition from a nice dinner with friends to drinks downtown with little fuss.
A simple black cardigan, tights and Nine West ankle booties, marked down to $59.99, would complete the look that will no doubt make an early 2013 office appearance.
Ashley May: When I'm shopping for a holiday event, I try not to go overboard looking for something with holiday-specific designs. I want to buy something classic and timeless that won't get just one wear.
Also, living in the northeast, I try to keep the weather in mind. If I'm going to have to stomp through the snow in this outfit, I might opt for high boots to go with that dress. And always, I think about a blazer or sweater add-on.
My signature holiday style is avoiding red and green everything.
This season, I'm really into gold. If you heading to a formal party, check out the Pepper Metallic Cocktail Dress from BCBG Maxazria, $338. I'd recommend pairing this with a white blazer (I like the Candice Jacket from BCBG, $208).
But, if you really want to sparkle, do it with black. I'm in love with the Royal Shineness Dress at Free People, $188. It's form-fitting, sexy and has a lovely cutout detailing on each shoulder.
For something more casual and warm, toss on the Suss Frequent Stripe Cardigan Sweater on Piperlime, $369.
I also really like the comfy classic look of the Diane von Furstenberg 'Paryse' Sequin Silk Sweater at Nordstrom, $325.
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Born May 30, 1943, in Gainesville, she grew up in Tucker, where she graduated from Tucker High School in 1961 and from West Georgia College in 1965 with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Later, she earned a master's degree in education from North Georgia College. She taught fourth grade in Fulton County for two years and she taught LA and GA studies for 17 years at Rabun County Middle School. In 1998, Peggy was named middle school Teacher of the Year.
Peggy was a member of Clayton Baptist Church for 45 years, a longtime member of the Anita Roper Circle and a member of the Fidelis Sunday school class.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, George Terry Haslett and LaVelle Jane Reynolds Haslett; her first husband, William Franklin Hamby, DDS; and a nephew, James Henry Glen III.
She is survived by: her husband, Bobby Richard Collins of the home; two daughters, Elizabeth Hamby Becker and husband Robert of Cumming and Gina LaVelle Hamby Chambers of Hiawassee; and five grandchildren, William Henry "Hank" Chambers, 16, Andrew Tucker Chambers, 14, Emily Kaitlyn Becker, 6, and twins Carson and Cole, 4.
Funeral services were held Sunday at the Beck Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Campbell officiating. Burial followed at Rabun Memory Park.
Donations may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692; or to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 4000 Venture Drive, Duluth, GA 30096.
Beck Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. An online guestbook is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.


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By Caroline M.L. Potter
Have the last few years been cruel or kind to you, professionally speaking? Even if your career didn't take a hit, the recent economic tumult may have you quaking in your boots over the future.
"Your career is long," says career coach Deborah Brown-Volkman. "Some people work for 40, 50 or 60 years. Don't get stuck in the here and now when what is happening at this moment is just a small span in a long career. Instead, create a vision to help you move forward."
Claim What You Want
Deciding what you want to do doesn't happen overnight, but the process can be simple, says Brown-Volkman. "All of life's journeys begin with the phrase, 'I want,'" she says. "It's a very powerful phrase, and without it, it's hard to go very far." Brown-Volkman likens your professional journey to a trip, revealing that if you didn't decide where you wanted to go on vacation, you'd likely wind up at a destination you don't enjoy.
Or What You Don't Want
It's hard to say what you want when you're not sure of it. "The reason certain people can't answer that question is that it's too overwhelming," Brown-Volkman says. "But most folks can say what they don't want. They can say, 'I don't want to work for a large company,' or 'I don't want a lengthy commute.' The flip side of what you don't want is what you do want."
Fight the Fear
If creating a vision is so simple, why don't more people do it? "People are lost and afraid now, and they're scared to say what they want because they're afraid of not getting it," Brown-Volkman says. "When it comes to vision, sometimes people won't even say what they want unless they know they will get there or how to get there. But you have to create what you want first and then live into it. It's like a declaration. It takes courage -- and a bit of faith."
Ask Yourself
Are you ready to build a vision for your desired professional destination? Begin by getting it down on paper. "I believe if you write down your vision and look at it on a daily basis, it's more likely it will happen," Brown-Volkman says. "Either consciously or subconsciously, you'll take steps to make it a reality." Start with the following 10 questions:
1. If anything were possible, what would I want to be different in my career?2. What type of job would I want? 3. What would I want to be responsible for?4. What type of boss/coworkers/team would I want?5. What kind of hours would I want to work?6. What type of company would I want work for?7. What sort of culture would I want the company have?8. What city would I want to live in?9. What salary would I want to earn?10. What would I want my approach to stress, my workload and deadlines be?
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Once you have a vision, start exploring new positions that would offer some, if not all, aspects of it. You may have to switch industries or change careers, but you'll lead a more fulfilling professional life."Everybody needs a game to play," Brown-Volkman says. "If you don't have a game, you get stuck in the day to day. The only way out is to say, 'This is what I want next.'"Articles in This Feature:
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