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Image Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Endeavour Elementary School media room, 2701 N.E. Four Seasons Lane.
Ogden Neighborhood Spring Cleanup and Plant Sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Peter S. Ogden Elementary School, 8100 N.E. 28th St. Plant sale info: Carrie, 360-721-3827.
Central Park Neighborhood Annual Cleanup, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hudson's Bay High School parking lot, 1601 E. McLoughlin Blvd. No household garbage, oil, paint, computers or monitors, TVs, concrete or hazardous waste accepted.
Lincoln Neighborhood Association Tile Painting Party, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Lincoln Elementary, 4200 N.W. Daniels St. Paint a tile to decorate the new community bulletin board. In lieu of regular neighborhood meeting. Reserve a tile: Jenny Brown, 360-693-1947.
Oakbrook Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Oakbrook Apartments community room, 10415 N.E. Oakbrook Circle.
Northeast Hazel Dell Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Clark County Public Works Community Room, 4700 N.E. 78th St.
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After doing a bit of Hibernate Development with GWT applications I have come across the same problem a few times when using and executing Hibernate queries.
"Placing persistent objects, found through a Hibernate query, into a Set to avoid duplicates then in nature that set loses any ordering you specified in your query"
Suppose the following query:
<query name="myquery"><![CDATA[ FROM com.company.persistent.Country AS country LEFT JOIN fetch country.myOtherSet SET ORDER BY country.countryName ASC ]]> </query>
We can call this like so:
List countries = (List)getHibernateTemplate().findByNamedQuery("myquery");
That list will unfortunately have duplicates within it – simple because of our left join fetch.
So we decide that if we put the results in a set like so :
if( countries != null && countries.size() > 0 )
countrySet = new HashSet
It will eradicate any duplicates….but notice in the query we wanted our results ordered by country name. In the original list of countries the order would have been preserved but since we have added the objects to a set we have lost any of that ordering.
This is where the Apache Collections Library can help. If you are using Hibernate I can assume that the Apache Collections library is on your classpath. If so then you can do the following:
List countries = (List)getHibernateTemplate().findByNamedQuery("myquery");
ListOrderedSet countrySet = null;
if( countries != null && countries.size() > 0 )
countrySet = new ListOrderedSet();
Using the ListOrderedSet (it extends java.util.Set)from Apache Collections means our ordering is preserved.
Thank you Apache!!

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12 songs, 61:28 of blistering tight metal.
A set from hell, the greatest hits Megadeth ever put out, played with a fervor unseen by Megadeth in the past.
Kicking off with Holy Wars, this set doesn't let up. It's all the great Megadeth you'd ever want to fit in an hour. The mixing in 5.1 is sick and well divided. The vocals are crystal and right in the center channel at a great level to hear it over the din. The crowd noise could have stood for some better representation during the songs, but is loud and proud all around, the instruments never really come back into the back realm all that much, aside for during the intro to Hangar 18 and Skin O' My Teeth, but there is some presence to be heard. Dave's vocal growl is pristine and comes to life, he's really sober and most of the tracks sound like they did in the studio.
The video quality for DVD9 is amazing and only has a few artifacts normally present with live recordings at 30fps, the color mix is a little off in places, and it just doesn't fell right, but keeping in mind this was originally presented in theaters, the colors can be forgiven because at least they are present. The high definition filming process lets itself be known as the details on the strings are impressive.
The only thing missing during Hangar 18 would have been a visit from James and Kirk and it just turns into a shredfest. But that aside, the crowd goes nuts, enjoys a rain shower, and some great American metal!
Other than the misgivings about it, it's Megadeth in top form, playing to a sold out crowd, and over 100,000 theatergoers worldwide. Couldn't ask for a better Megadeth set to be put on video. Just a longer one.
1. Holy Wars...The Punishment Due
2. Hangar 18
3. Wake Up Dead
4. Head Crusher
5. In My Darkest Hour
6. Skin O' My Teeth
7. A Tout Le Monde
8. Hook In Mouth
9. Trust
10. Sweating Bullets
11. Symphony of Destruction
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Stocks to Watch: Callaway Golf, HealthSouth and More
Some stocks to watch this morning, including Callaway Golf and HealthSouth.
Callaway Golf Co. President and Chief Executive George Fellows resigned from his posts at the golf-equipment maker, as the company detailed a weak preliminary outlook for the current quarter and said it would eliminate jobs. Shares of Callaway, which sells golf balls, clubs and other products and accessories, were down 6.6% to $5.91 after hours.
HealthSouth Corp. said Wednesday one of its hospitals received a subpoena Friday stemming from allegations of improper Medicare and Medicaid payments. The subpoena from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services requested information on patient admissions, length of stay and discharge matters at HealthSouth Hospital of Houston, the company said. HealthSouth said it is cooperating with the department and cannot predict the timing or outcome of the investigation. Shares were down 2% at $25.50 after hours.
Ansys Inc. agreed to acquire simulation-software provider Apache Design Solutions Inc. in a deal totalling about $310 million, broadening Ansys' capabilities in the simulation software sector.
CA Technologies agreed to pay $330 million in cash to acquire privately-held Interactive TKO Inc., saying the software provider's technology will add a new dimension to the company's information technology management offerings.
Moody's Investors Service raised its rating on CenterPoint Energy Inc. to investment-grade after a favorable ruling from Texas regulators earlier this spring set the company up to recoup an estimated $1.8 billion award.
Constellation Brands Inc.'s reported a 52% jump in fiscal first-quarter profit as the alcoholic-beverage company continued a heavy focus on cost-reduction and efforts to streamline its business, offsetting a decline in sales.


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Quednow, B B; Kometer, M; Geyer, M A; Vollenweider, F X (2012). Psilocybin-induced deficits in automatic and controlled inhibition are attenuated by ketanserin in healthy human volunteers. Neuropsychopharmacology, 37(3):630-640.
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The serotonin-2A receptor (5-HT(2A)R) has been implicated in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia and related inhibitory gating and behavioral inhibition deficits of schizophrenia patients. The hallucinogen psilocybin disrupts automatic forms of sensorimotor gating and response inhibition in humans, but it is unclear so far whether the 5-HT(2A)R or 5-HT(1A)R agonist properties of its bioactive metabolite psilocin account for these effects. Thus, we investigated whether psilocybin-induced deficits in automatic and controlled inhibition in healthy humans could be attenuated by the 5-HT(2A/2C)R antagonist ketanserin. A total of 16 healthy participants received placebo, ketanserin (40 mg p.o.), psilocybin (260 μg/kg p.o.), or psilocybin plus ketanserin in a double-blind, randomized, and counterbalanced order. Sensorimotor gating was measured by prepulse inhibition (PPI) of the acoustic startle response. The effects on psychopathological core dimensions and behavioral inhibition were assessed by the altered states of consciousness questionnaire (5D-ASC), and the Color-Word Stroop Test. Psilocybin decreased PPI at short lead intervals (30 ms), increased all 5D-ASC scores, and selectively increased errors in the interference condition of the Stroop Test. Stroop interference and Stroop effect of the response latencies were increased under psilocybin as well. Psilocybin-induced alterations were attenuated by ketanserin pretreatment, whereas ketanserin alone had no significant effects. These findings suggest that the disrupting effects of psilocybin on automatic and controlled inhibition processes are attributable to 5-HT(2A)R stimulation. Sensorimotor gating and attentional control deficits of schizophrenia patients might be due to changes within the 5-HT(2A)R system.
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The Better Sleep Council (BSC) advises sleep-deprived people to turn off the technology switch in order to improve their quality of rest. A survey showed that nearly half of Americans don't get enough sleep and gadgets such as cellphones and tablets are partly responsible for the mass insomnia.
"Simple things like turning off cell phones, not eating in bed and sleeping on a comfortable mattress rank highest on the list of missed opportunities," said Karin Mahoney, director of communications. "Part of the problem is that people think they can push through their lack of sleep without negative effects. Men, in particular, are more likely to believe they can train themselves to function normally on less sleep, but studies show that just isn't true."
Psychology professor Andrew Campbell at the University of Sydney advises individuals to reduce their interaction with electronic devices in a May 3 Telegraph article. "Technology can make you socially isolated because you don't meet face to face …. But nothing is better than seeing a real smile, instead of a text smile." A recent Pure Profile survey found that young Australians aged 35 and under are spending up to 16 hours a day interacting with technological devices such as smartphones and tablets.
The Better Sleep Council recommends that people should reduce electronics use in the bedroom, specifically in the bed. Constantly checking one's cellphone while in bed leads to restlessness. Unfortunately, nearly 80 percent of Americans don't turn off their cellphones when going to bed. Thus, late-night texts and messages can be a source of stress and prevents the relaxation necessary prior to one dozing off to sleep.
Additionally, intense back lighting from high-tech gadgets stimulates chemicals in the brain that adversely affects one's quality of rest. According to BSC, technology users should power off one hour before bed and sticking to hard copies to read in bed with soft lighting.
The sleep council offers this advice: "Buy a $5 alarm clock and exercise the 'power down' feature as part of your bedtime routine. If that's not enough, consider keeping your phone in a separate room. At a minimum, keep it out of reach." Silent digital clocks serve as an alternative for road warriors who frequently stay at hotels.


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Miley Cyrus has for many years been an icon for the young music lovers. As she grew so did her voice, style and antics. She pulled away from that wholesome girl next door look children grew up and learned to love. Now she has taken her personality to another level and had an emoji permanently placed on her lower lip.
An emoji is a picture of a sad kitty that Miley recently had tattooed on the inside of her lower lip according to a news report from People on March 16. The news began to go viral when she posted a photo of her lower lip on Instagram in a close up shot to show off her latest ink. Getting tattoos isn't something new for Miley since she has at least twenty other tattoos over her body already. Many parents don't feel the same respect for the singer as they once did and no longer consider her a good role model for their younger children.
There has been lots of talk from fans about her latest ink decision. The tattoo by itself isn't that big and it doesn't have that artist flair most tattoos seem to emit. This one is dark and hard to see unless you are in close proximity. It is black and a mustard color which really isn't appealing at all on one's lip.
One wonders who is really going to see the tattoo since she poses for so many photos sticking her tongue out at everyone. This may be her new signature look but it isn't ladylike or does it make her attractive or appealing when her tongue is handing out.
This latest tattoo may be a way for Miley to boost her inner self up or just a ploy to get other to look at her more closely. It seems that she had the permanent ink placed on her lip to keep fans looking at her face instead of other parts of her body. With a tattoo this size that thought will be very hard for fans to comply with since it won't be visible at a distance. On the other hand, people who are close to the singer will more than likely stare at the tattoo and wonder why in lieu of looking directly at her whole face and take in what she is trying to tell them with words and facial expressions.
What do you think of Miley Cyrus' latest tattoo?
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Drawing of the side view of the car and vertical shafting showing details of the steam engine including the boiler, cylinder, and crankshaft for William C. Powers' experimental aircraft.
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This week I (Weltall) post the show… lets see how much I break. This week we review Gantz and Eden: It's an Endless World! We also talk about AX. Make sure to check out this great show.
Eden: It's an Endless World! – Read it now.
Gantz – Read it now.
Show Notes
Intro – RIP SLYME – Super Shooter from Gantz
Outro – Neko Mimi Mode by Dimitri From Paris from Tsukiyomi Moon Phase
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Many people think that Life Assurance and an online life insurance are the same things. However, this simply isn't the case at all.
The Difference between Life Insurance and Assurance
Life insurance is a set amount of money that's set aside for a certain person whenever the insured person dies. The insured person can also claim the money themselves if they live beyond a certain age. On the other hand, life assurance is a combination of insurance and an investment. Herein you'll receive money that will be either equal to or more than the minimum amount that was underwritten by the policy's clause or investment valuation. As such, your investment is actually reliant upon how the insurance company performs whenever it comes to investments and growth. Perhaps key man insurance quotes may be of use to you as this post is on a similar topic. You should do a key man insurance search to find out more.
How this works is that every year the life insurance quotes company will add a bonus to the guaranteed value of your policy. There is also an additional bonus that you'll receive at the end of the term, which is called a terminal bonus. So, as time goes by your policy will increase as investment bonuses continue to be added on to it. If you were to die during its term your beneficiary would receive either the guaranteed minimum sum or the annual investment bonuses' accumulated value, whichever is actually higher (or more money).
To put this in even simpler terms, an insurance policy will cover the costs if something might happen to you while an assurance policy pays out if an event does happen. As such, an online life insurance policy is only going to last for a set amount of time and if the event occurs during that time, you'll be paid, otherwise, you won't be paid.
Benefits to Insurance Policies
One of the biggest reasons why people prefer life assurance over life insurance is that the cash is actually being invested, which means that it can make money for you. Of course, you don't have any say in the investment portfolio as it's left wholly in the hands of the insurance company. However, these are usually very conservative investments, meaning that you'll probably earn less than if you were to do the investing yourself.
Receiving a Guaranteed Payout with a Life Assurance Policy
While an online life insurance policy won't always pay out, a life assurance policy will generally pay out whenever you are 65-years-old or upon your death. This will help to guarantee that your family will not only be able to pay for your funeral but that they will also have some form of financial support available when needed. Payments are made every year upon the investment portion after the person turns 65. Until then the premium is invested upon your behalf. Clearly you can now see why these aren't just used for insurance but also as a retirement savings account as well.
For Those Who Are In Need Of Money Now
Anyone who wants to cash in upon the investment portion of their life assurance policy before the time actually comes for them to do so will find that it's something that they really can do. Unfortunately, they will be faced with really heavy penalties though. For this reason, it isn't advisable for you to cash in early on your policy unless you really, truly need to do so.
Today the difference between the two types of policies are actually becoming more and more blurred. This is because both of them are being offered by a lot of different companies who are also adding additional features of one policy to another policy in order to make these policies look a lot more attractive. Of course, it's still important for you, as a customer, to know what the differences are so that you will be able to ask for the right thing and so as to make sure that you are properly prepared for whatever the future may bring.
Hopefully this information will help to clear up things in regards to life assurance and online life insurance for you. This way you'll know for sure which of them would be a better fit for you and what you are in need of. Only then will you be truly prepared for when you get older and are, unfortunately, nearing the end of your time here.


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Pamela Anderson is getting divorced from husband Rick Salomon just a matter of months after they got remarried. TMZ broke the news on Tuesday.
Both Pamela Anderson and Rick Solomon have tried marriage out a few times a piece, even once before to one another. They first married in 2007, but filed for an annulment a couple of months later. The two went on to marry others, with Anderson wedding both Tommy Lee and Kid Rock. Salomon has previously been married to E.G. Daily and Shannen Doherty. Many also are familiar with Salomon due to his very raunchy tape with Paris Hilton.
Why are Pamela Anderson and Rick Salomon splitting this time? The details on that one haven't emerged as of yet. According to Us Weekly, Anderson filed for divorce on July 3. The couple's first marriage was annulled due to allegations of fraud. It isn't known exactly when these two remarried, though Anderson had shared the news in January and they had been spotted together again last fall.
Though so far neither Anderson or Salomon have commented on the split, an Us Weekly insider said that things had been fizzling for a bit. Supposedly Pamela was feeling that Rick was "too nice and boring," and "She regrets ever saying yes."
Pamela Anderson does have a thing for bad boys, that much has been clear over the years, but few would have necessarily guessed that Rick Salomon would be considered one of the good boys. Are you surprised to hear that Pamela Anderson and Rick Salomon have split again?


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Slide Rock State Park is a favorite place for Flagstaff family outings – and it will soon be a favorite of your family, too. Beautiful Oak Creek has carved a slippery slide through smooth red sandstone and families gather here to slide down the natural shoot, wade in the pools or sun bathe on the red slick rock "beach."
Two recommendations: wear shorts over your bathing suit for protection from the sandstone and put water shoes on your feet for greater stability. The chilly waters, a short hike from the parking lot, are a great place to cool off on hot days. Escape the crowds by hiking a short distance up the creek.
The natural water park is located in Oak Creek Canyon in the famous red rock country near Sedona, AZ. Amazing Oak Creek is a favorite for trout fishing enthusiasts, so bring your fishing license and casting rod, too.


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Earlier today, Davidsons – one of the largest firearms wholesale companies in the nation – announced a brand new, exclusive-to-its-dealers "NRA Special Edition" takedown model of the famous Ruger 10/22 semiautomatic rifle, which is quite possibly the most popular self-loading rimfire on the map, and the introduction is sure to raise the hackles of anti-gunners.
Why? Because, according to Davidson's announcement, both Davidson's and Ruger contribute $10 to the National Rifle Association's Institute for Legislative Action, the association's influential lobbying arm. One just might anticipate a buying surge for these guns in the Pacific Northwest, especially if the NRA goes toe-to-toe against the well-financed Seattle-based group pushing Initiative 594, the 18-page gun control measure that was discussed last week in state House and Senate hearings.
Gun owners here might double down if the NRA actually does what anti-gunners have already been intimating in their fund raising appeals by associating the organization with the competing measure, Initiative 591. As NRA lobbyist Brian Judy confirmed to the Senate Law & Justice Committee last week, the association has not taken a position on that measure, putting the lie to assertions that the NRA was somehow behind, or connected with, the I-591 grassroots campaign.
Each rifle comes with a brown cordura case that can be carried in the hand or on the back like a backpack. The case is clearly marked "NRA Special Edition" with the association's official seal logo. The rifle is fitted with High-Viz fiber optic sights and the receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope base, which comes with the rifle. This model has a natural gear camo finish on the stock and a ten-round rotary magazine.
The Ruger 10/22 is known throughout the firearms community as a rugged, reliable and accurate semi-auto. It has spawned a cottage industry of accessory makers who produce replacement stocks and barrels, and large-capacity magazines. Ruger even produces a 25-rounder of its own. As a small game and varmint rifle, the 10/22 has a proven track record, and for recreational shooting and even target work, it has a solid reputation. This columnist has personally used a 10/22 mounted with a scope to shoot the heads off wooden kitchen matches at 25 yards, using a sandbag rest.
Davidson's Kevin Wilson confirmed to Examiner via telephone that this special edition rifle will be available through stocking dealers across the map. Visit the company's "Gallery of Guns" website, locate a dealer near you and order a rifle. There are a number of them in Washington, Idaho and Oregon. The Gallery of Guns also has its own Facebook page.
Davidson's ship's this rifle to the local dealer where the buyer goes through the mandatory NICS check at time of purchase. One simply can't buy this rifle on-line and have it shipped to their door, as gun prohibitionists might have people believe.
The NRA Special Edition package should address the hoplophobia of certain people who get angst at the mere sight of a firearm. That sentiment was clearly defined last week by State Sen. Jeannie Darneille, as reported first by this column.
"I am not a person who handles guns," she stated. "I don't own guns. I don't…they shock me, quite frankly. We're an open carry state and when I see people open carrying their guns, while it may be perfectly legal, it creates a visceral, personal, physical reaction in me as it does in other people…"
Odd that the senator did not seem to react that way when Assistant Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best sat down in full uniform in the front row, with a Glock pistol openly carried on her belt.
Ruger recently made headlines here when CEO Michael O. Fifer stepped up to the plate by submitting a declaration to the federal court in California, in support of a lawsuit being pursued there by the Second Amendment Foundation, against that state's microstamping law. Likewise, Smith & Wesson President and CEO James Debney also submitted a statement to the court, and earlier, attorneys for Glock, Inc. submitted an amicus brief supporting the lawsuit.
By marketing this new NRA Special Edition takedown Ruger 10/22 rifle, with part of the sale proceeds going to NRA/ILA, the two companies are taking a swipe at the gun prohibition lobby the best way they know how.
In the process, they're selling a dandy little rifle package with a great reputation, providing more American jobs and contributing to the economy. When has the gun ban lobby ever accomplished as much?


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GoNOMAD MINI GUIDE
Volunteering for Relief Programs
By Nicole Rosenleaf Ritter, GoNOMAD ALTERNATIVE TRAVEL GUIDE
While rewarding, engaging, and intense, volunteering for a relief program -- whether a two-year stint in the Peace Corps or a two-week journey to bring supplies to a disaster site -- should not be undertaken lightly.
As a volunteer, you can play an integral role in bringing vital skills and assistance to areas that need it, but only if you prepare for the experience and know exactly what you are getting into -- not only for your own sake but especially for the sake of those you are supposed to be helping. Here are some questions to ask yourself:
Why do you want to volunteer in relief assistance?
This is a vital question and should be the first. Are you responding to a crisis because you can't help but feel the desire to help? Or are you motivated by some other need. Be honest in assessing your desire to help. Conditions in relief work are often grueling and heartbreaking: if you aren't convinced of your commitment to help (and ability to withstand the conditions), you might end up leaving before your work is finished.
What are you interested in doing?
Do you want to teach English in a village in Tanzania or farming techniques in rural Ecuador? More to the point, do you have skills you can bring to these pursuits, or can you find a program that will train you to do so? Your first line of research to find a project should be searching yourself for what stokes your passion. You don't want to get stuck doing something that doesn't interest you, especially because conditions are likely to be difficult.
- Where do you want to go?
There is no one "right" place for everyone, so think hard about where will suit you. In your decision process, be sure to consider your skills. While working with wildlife in Uganda may sound exotic, if you speak fluent Spanish and have no background with animals, maybe your abilities could be better utilized in El Salvador. Also, beware of being drawn somewhere by emotion alone. Heartbreaking pictures from the recent Indian earthquake may prompt your desire to hop a flight to New Delhi, for example, but nearly all relief organizations say that in the early days of a natural disaster, untrained and unsolicited volunteers are almost always more trouble than they are worth. In these cases, your desire to help may be better served by opening your checkbook to help those organizations already on the ground.
- How long do you want to stay?
The depth of your involvement in relief work -- regardless of whether you're working in an urban hospital or an earthquake-torn village -- will depend in large part on how long you want to and are able to stay. Many organizations, like the Peace Corps or Doctors Without Borders, have a set time that you must be willing to stay in order to be considered for the program. Make sure you have a clear idea of how long you can devote to the work before you begin your search.
- Can you fund yourself?
The idea of paying to volunteer sounds like an anathema to some people, but the plain fact is that volunteers cost money to support. Many relief organizations simply do not have the money to pay for volunteers' housing, food, and training -- or feel that any money that they would pay for those purposes would be taking away from the people they are trying to help.
That is not to say that all relief work is self-funded, but steel yourself for the possibility that you may have to raise some or all of the money yourself in order to participate. Doing so can be easier than you think. Civic organizations, local governments, and even corporations sometimes fund individual relief work. If you can sell yourself and your project, you should be able to find the money.
- Will you go alone?
If you're planning to travel solo, you can be more flexible about the conditions and situations you're willing to accept. If you're bringing a family -- especially children -- you will want to consider how the placement will affect them and what provisions must be made to accommodate their needs.
Once you've asked and answered these questions for yourself, you can begin to look for a program to serve your needs. When trying to find an organization with which to do your relief work, you should ask a new set of questions:
- What kind of training does the organization provide?
Unless you are already highly skilled or experienced in a certain type of relief work, you will probably need training to be truly useful. You should find out what training is provided, if the training happens after your arrival or before departure, and whether any fee you pay includes the cost of training. If the organization does not provide training, you may want to consider finding one that does. There are few things more unnerving than finding yourself, for example, in front of a classroom in an Indonesian school with 40 expectant faces looking at you and no idea what to do.
- What does the cost include?
In addition to finding out whether training is included in the price of your program, you should ask what exactly your fee covers. Are all meals included? How about overland travel? Health insurance? Get a complete list of included costs and, when planning for your final amounts, don't forget to budget for anything that does not "come with" the price, like souvenirs, host family gifts, personal travel, etc. And find out if your costs are tax deductible.
- What kind of in-country support does the organization offer?
Again, unless you are a highly experienced relief volunteer, you will probably need to have some in-country support, either directly accessible where you are staying or close by. Find out who will be there to help you when and if you have a problem.
- What kind of preparation should volunteers do?
Find out early if you need to get any vaccinations, visas, or language training. Leaving matters like this until the last minute can mean the difference between going and not going -- especially where bureaucracy is concerned. Determine also if your organization can help you with any of these issues.
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TC TO LADY ASHBURTON ; 19 November 1853; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18531119-TC-LA-01; CL 28: 315-316
Chelsea, 19 Novr, 1853—
A bright frosty day; and I am just going out,—with a sense of having altogether failed within doors; which sense is very common with me, and very well grounded for most part.
To show my noble Lady what kind of things consume my small remnant of existence, and drive me into sad humours sometimes,—read and burn (at any rate burn) the two inclosed Notes. It is a melancholy thing to be set up as a general target on which all the windiest fools of the Nation are incited to fire off their nonsense! And that is the main result of "fame," so far as I can see,—blessings on the pretty name of it. And Lord Aberdeen shakes his small canny head; and finds one heterodox. And in fact,—we must be patient, and take the evil along with the good, for they cannot be disjoined.
Here has been an immense operation; the getting of your Christmas Toys together;1 which I can at length certify appears to be victoriously, and with good generalship, done. May they make many a little heart happy; and give one great enough heart a good hour.
Maurice has withdrawn from his Female College too:2 he insisted on being unanimously invited to continue; and there were one or two dissentients to that measure. I hope they have now done with it.
My "work" is quite overset again; lying tumbled into the ditch, wheels uppermost, these two days past. Have pity on me, noble soul! I sometimes do almost pray to you; and I think if you could answer, you would. Respects to Sambo at any rate. This pen is scandalous.— Yours ever / T.C.


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CAREER: Senior corner infielder poised to return to action after sitting out the 2010 campaign following back surgery • Former Meridian Community College teammate of MSU junior catcher Wes Thigpen • Enjoyed another productive summer of baseball playing for Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League champ Bethesda (Md.) Big Train.
2010: Sat out the campaign as a redshirt after undergoing back surgery during the 2009-10 semester break • Returned to Bethesda, Md., for summer league baseball, teaming with Ryan Collins, Cody Freeman and Nick Vickerson for the Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League champion Big Train • Hit .304 with a team-best .494 on-base percentage.
2009: Corner infielder who saw playing time in 20 games • Summer signee out of Meridian Community College who drew seven starts, six at third base and one at first base • Opening day starter at third base against Northern Illinois (Feb. 20) • Doubled in a run in his first MSU at-bat • Also hit safely against North Florida (Feb. 21), Mississippi Valley State (Feb. 25), at Hawaii (Mar. 8) and in MSU's 8-7 win over second-ranked LSU (May 15) • Registered his first multiple-hit game with two singles at Hawaii (Mar. 8) • Hit .182 in his MSU debut season, .125 in league competition • Played in seven SEC games and made his lone league start at Georgia (Mar. 21) • Teamed with Bulldogs Luke Adkins and Cody Freeman on the Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League champion Bethesda (Md.) Big Train team, hitting .366 with a CRSL-best six home runs • Tabbed by Baseball America as that league's No. 8 pro prospect.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Two-year infielding standout at Meridian Community College • Coached by Chris Rose • Earned all-district and All-Region 23 honors as a shortstop after helping lead the Eagles to the 2008 MACJC state championship • Hit .375, Meridian CC's third-best batting average • Also ranked second with 14 home runs • Set school record for times hit by a pitch in a season (41) and career (60) • Hit .407 with 40 RBI, 19 extra-base hits and a .492 on-base percentage en route to second-team all-state honors as a freshman in 2007 • Member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year starting shortstop and four-year letter-winner at Madison Central High School • A two-time all-state honoree, all-district and Jackson area all-Metro pick • Coached by Gregg Perry • Hit .435 and drove in 51 runs as a senior, helping lead the Jaguars to a 28-10 record, a team's fourth consecutive district crown and the North State Championship • A 2006 Clarion-Ledger "Dandy Dozen" selection • Played summer league baseball with the Jackson 96ers, helping lead his team to the NABF World Series title in 2006 • Earned All-NABF World Series and World Series MVP honors that season • High school teammate of 2009 Bulldogs Scott DeLoach and Nick Hardy.
PERSONAL: Born Jarrod Emerson Parks on May 24, 1988 in Jackson, Miss. • Son of Vicki and Marty Parks of Madison, Miss. • Majoring in business administration.


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Jakob, P; Landmesser, U (2012). Role of microRNAs in stem/progenitor cells and cardiovascular repair. Cardiovascular Research, 93(4):614-622.
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs), small non-coding RNAs, play a critical role in differentiation and self-renewal of pluripotent stem cells, as well as in differentiation of cardiovascular lineage cells. Several miRNAs have been demonstrated to repress stemness factors such as Oct4, Nanog, Sox2 and Klf4 in embryonic stem cells, thereby promoting embryonic stem cell differentiation. Furthermore, targeting of different miRNAs promotes reprogramming towards induced pluripotent stem cells. MicroRNAs are critical for vascular smooth muscle cell differentiation and phenotype regulation, and miR-143 and miR-145 play a particularly important role in this respect. Notably, these miRNAs are down-regulated in several cardiovascular disease states, such as in atherosclerotic lesions and vascular neointima formation. MicroRNAs are critical regulators of endothelial cell differentiation and ischaemia-induced neovascularization. miR-126 is important for vascular integrity, endothelial cell proliferation and neovascularization. miR-1 and miR-133 are highly expressed in cardiomyocytes and their precursors and regulate cardiomyogenesis. In addition, miR-499 promotes differentiation of cardiomyocyte progenitor cells. Notably, miRNA expression is altered in cardiovascular disease states, and recent studies suggest that dysregulated miRNAs may limit cardiovascular repair responses. Dysregulation of miRNAs may lead to an altered function and differentiation of cardiovascular progenitor cells, which is also likely to represent a limitation of autologous cell-based treatment approaches in these patients. These findings suggest that targeting of specific miRNAs may represent an interesting novel opportunity to impact on endogenous cardiovascular repair responses, including effects on stem/progenitor cell differentiation and functions. This approach may also serve to optimize cell-based treatment approaches in patients with cardiovascular disease.
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NEW PROJECT: IF WE SHOUT LOUD ENOUGH | WORLD PREMIERE MAY 2013 @ the MARYLAND FILM FESTIVAL
This intimate and entertaining portrait follows the band as they complete their final tour and album, tracing the history and growth of the band and of Baltimore's underground music scene. Meet Nolen, a singer who stutters uncontrollably until he picks up the microphone; Bruce, a bassist who can make his battered instrument sound like an entire rock band; Denny, whose drumset regularly collapses under the force of his pummeling; and dozens of the fans, musicians, and artists who have catalyzed the city's music community. Along the way, the band reflects on why Baltimore has become such a vital and diverse creative breeding ground for the ethos of DIY music and art.
If We Shout Loud Enough is filled with extraordinary performance footage from Double Dagger's last tour, much of it shot from amid the sweaty bodies surging around the band. Featuring interviews with: Dan Deacon and members of Wye Oak, Future Islands, Ruiner, Thank You, and many others.
FOLLOW THE FILM'S FB PAGE and CHECK OUT THE TUMBLR for more details.
We've been cranking out a series of live-ish music videos to promote Thrill Jockey's bands as well as commemorate their 20th anniversay. Here are a few of my favorites:
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Matt Vautour of the Daily Hampshire Gazette has a story and notebook in today's paper following Media Day on how Courtney Jackson and Shane Viveiros have acclimated to new roles in UMass' 3-4 defensive scheme. Jackson, formerly a defensive end, and Viveiros, formerly a safety, are both now linebackers.
"At first during the spring it was a little shaky," Jackson said. "Now that I've gotten used to it, I like it a lot."
"There's a lot more opportunities to run free," he added. "It's a chance to make plays. That's what I'm here to do. Pass rushing is fun. It's definitely where I get my excitement from."
Viveiros agreed.
"I'm excited for it. It's a chance to be in the box more and make more plays. They moved me because I have the ability to play in coverage as well as play in the box," said Viveiros, who added a few pounds in the off-season to prepare for the move. "As long as I can hit somebody. The best part about it is I get to rush, so there's an opportunity to get sacks."


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Alexandra was born in the wild sticks of Eastern Maryland, but moved to the Old Dominion at the tender age of 7. Being the new kid, she was shy, and books were her best friends.
Fast forward several years...college, marriage, child, divorce, and then strings and strings (and strings) of dating Mr. Wrongs (and a couple of Mr. Rights along the way) all led to putting fingers to keyboard and living vicariously through her characters.
Alex loves to ride roller coasters with her teenaged kiddo, eat sushi, watch lightning storms, dance to obnoxiously loud music (especially when it embarrasses the teenager), bake bread, paint...when she has time between writing and work, of course.
Now multi-published and a best-selling author, she's still living somewhere in Virginia, probably napping with her fingers on a laptop, lying on a beach somewhere hoping her stories make you smile.


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Jennifer Howe peace is assistant professor of interfaith studies at Andover Newton Theological School and co-director of CIRCLE: The Center for Inter-Religious and Communal Leadership Education (a joint venture of Hebrew College and Andover Newton Theological School). Rabbi Or N. Rose is director of the Center for Global Judaism at Hebrew College and co-director of CIRCLE. Gregory Mobley is professor of Christian Bible at Andover Newton Theological School and co-founder of CIRCLE. He is an ordained American Baptist minister.
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|p. xi
|p. xv
|p. xvii
|Encountering the Neighbor
|Entering without Knocking
|p. 3
|Water Carriers
|p. 7
|What Would Roy and Alice Do?
|p. 11
|The Hijabi Monologues
|p. 17
|Interfaith Incognito: What a Hindu Nun Learned from Evangelical Christians
|p. 20
|God Is Greater
|p. 25
|My Ever-Present Interfaith Interlocutors
|p. 30
|It Begins with a Text
|p. 36
|Viewing Home Anew
|Trouble Praying
|p. 45
|What the Rabbi Taught the Reverend about the Baby Jesus
|p. 48
|When I Get to Heaven
|p. 51
|An Accidental Dialoguer
|p. 56
|A Monk's Gift
|p. 62
|The Prayer God Could Not Answer: A Métis-Aboriginal Encounter
|p. 68
|How a Daoist Fire-Walking Ceremony Made Me an Episcopalian
|p. 73
|Redrawing Our Maps
|Belief-O-Matic and Me
|p. 83
|Gambling on Hope: One Shared Faith
|p. 86
|"Never Was There a Time…": Crossing Over to Hinduism from Roman Catholicism through the Bhagavad Gita
|p. 93
|Dearly Beloved
|p. 100
|Why Don't You Just Convert?
|p. 106
|The State of the Heart in Multifaith Relationships
|p. 109
|"This War of Words and This Tumult of Opinions": The Beginning of a Dialogue with Mormons
|p. 112
|"Oh How You've Spun Me 'Round, Darling"
|p. 117
|Theological Goosebumps: A Turning Point in My Interfaith Journey
|p. 120
|Unpacking Our Belongings
|Never Again: A Muslim Visits the Nazi Death Camps
|p. 127
|The Lessons We Learn as Children
|p. 131
|Encountering the Muslim "Other" at Harvard
|p. 135
|It's Complicated
|p. 138
|What I Learned in Zenica about Forgiveness
|p. 144
|Learning to See God in Everyone
|p. 149
|The Ambiguities of Liberation and Oppression: Assuming Responsibility for One's Tradition
|p. 154
|All My Relations
|p. 159
|Stepping across the Line
|A Christian Confronts a Zen Roan
|p. 165
|Double-Edged Daggers
|p. 172
|Jesus Appeared to Babaji
|p. 177
|Under the Bodhi Tree
|p. 182
|How We Pray
|p. 185
|The Canine-Buddhist Dialogue
|p. 188
|Otherness and Wonder: A Christian Experiences Moksha
|p. 192
|What Mast Ram Baba Dropped into My Bowl
|p. 197
|Finding Fellow Travelers
|What I Found in the Chapel
|p. 207
|If Muhammad Had Not Spoken
|p. 211
|Sewing in Silence
|p. 214
|The Solitude of Contemplative Life: A Buddhist-Benedictine Friendship
|p. 220
|Holy Chutzpah: Lessons from William Sloane Coffin
|p. 224
|Out Beyond: Forging Resistance and Hope through Multireligious Friendship
|p. 228
|Finding Faith on the Road: Where Deep Commitment and Genuine Openness Meet
|p. 234
|Repairing Our Shared World
|The Heroes IWas Looking For
|p. 243
|A Community, Not Simply a Coalition
|p. 249
|Dwelling Together in the Tent of Abraham, Hagar, and Sarah
|p. 252
|Practicing in the "Temples of Human Experience"
|p. 258
|The Value of a Peso
|p. 261
|A Test of Character
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Fifty in Marrakech
In a strange place, turning fifty and taking it all in, I found myself reflecting back on my photography roots and trying to remember my once honed skill as a younger self street shooting around the city.
Not so long ago or far away after all.
This is an edit of fifty images from seven days in
Marrakech, Morocco from 11/04/11 - 11/11/11
with good friends Jo Pike and Valerie Barnes, my husband Frank Marshal and my camera.
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Home remedies for dark elbows and knees
As summer is already here, it's time to flaunt your beautiful arms and legs in sleeveless and short dresses. But all your pretty dresses and shorts are a waste if you don't have clean and well-nourished elbows and knees. Here're some home remedies to get rid of those ugly, dark elbows and knees.
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- A daily scrub for 2-3 minutes can help remove all the external dirt and also increase blood circula- tion in these often neglect- ed parts of your body.
- Moisturise your elbows and knees as regularly as you moisturise your lips.
- It takes about 15-20 minutes for any sunscreen to give out complete pro- tection, so apply it on your knees and elbows at least 20 minutes before stepping out in the sun.
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Building the creative guild for the world
Tina Roth Eisenberg started CreativeMornings (CM) in 2008. The premise was simple: a Friday morning mini conference with one speaker, breakfast and coffee. Anyone can attend, every talk is recorded, and the events are entirely free of charge. When I met Tina a few years later, her lecture series had gained traction in NYC and a dozen volunteers had started CM chapters in San Francisco, L.A., and Zurich.
CreativeMornings is an organization that now fosters creativity on a worldwide scale. In three years, I've had the pleasure of leading a small HQ team to scale this global community into what it is today:
- 700 organizers coordinating local programs in 104 cities (44 countries).
- Almost 10,000 registered attendees at CM lectures each month
- An archive of 1,600+ talks ranging from David Kelley (founder of IDEO) to Jessica Hische (letterer and illustrator) to Moby (musical artist)
- Established brand partnerships to support a headquarters operation
- A robust application and onboarding process for new organizers
- Webby-nominated creativemornings.com featuring 11 languages and an administrative section for hosts to manage event registration and content
A new online experience
By 2013, CreativeMornings needed an online portal that could bring together its growing library of content and streamline the experience for community members. We launched a Kickstarter campaign which exceeded its goal in 24 hours and continued on to raise $79,374 from 1,200 backers.
Working closely with Erica Heinz for information architecture and Oak Studios through the design and development process, we relaunched creativemornings.com on September 6, 2013. We consolidated 350 hours of talks from disparate video channels, collaborated with dozens of translators, and migrated historical event information from all over the web.
Today, organizers on six continents can manage their events, upload media and interact with community members all in one place.
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We won't get to see "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1" until Nov. 21, but the first teaser came out today. Instead of glimpses into what is in store for movie viewers, it is a creepy, menacing message from President Snow. It actually says more than a variety of movie snippets and sets the tone by a heartless man with power. President Snow (Donald Sutherland) makes it clear that "…if you resist the system, you starve yourself. If you fight against it, it is you who will bleed."
Of course, if you remember from the last "Hunger Games" movie, Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) was captured in the rebellion against the Capitol. Then half-way through this teaser – surprise – Peeta is not just alive, but standing by the side of President Snow.
The new posters for the movie are striking and only up the anticipation for the November release.
Stars include Jennifer Jones as Katniss Everdeen, Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark, Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne, Woody Harrelson as Haymitch Abernathy, Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket, Julianne Moore as President Alma Coin, Philip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee, and, of course, Donald Sutherland as President Snow.
Following is the official synopsis:
The worldwide phenomenon of "The Hunger Games" continues to set the world on fire with "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1," which finds Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) in District 13 after she literally shatters the games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin (Julianne Moore) and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) and a nation moved by her courage. "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1" is directed by Francis Lawrence from a screenplay by Danny Strong and Peter Craig and produced by Nina Jacobson's Color Force in tandem with producer Jon Kilik. The novel on which the film is based is the third in a trilogy written by Suzanne Collins that has over 65 million copies in print in the U.S. alone.
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When you think of 100% whole grain spelt bread, what images come to mind? Bland 1970's era health food? What people with dietary restrictions must resort to? Lots of hard and challenging work? A door stop?
Those were largely my impressions until I found this spelt bread recipe to be as delicious and easy to make as it is nutritious. So when the inspiration strikes to get virtuous with your eating habits without sacrificing sensory pleasure, give this one a whirl. You'll enjoy that flaky, buttery croissant all the more when you rotate this spelt recipe through your bread baking line-up now and then.
A bit about spelt: Spelt is an ancient variety of wheat with its roots in the Fertile Crescent some 9000 years ago. It is more widely used in Europe where it's known as dinkel in Germany and farro in Italy. While higher in protein than commonly used wheat varieties, the nature of its proteins results in less gluten formation when making bread dough. Spelt is renowned for its health benefits. Many people with wheat allergies or sensitivities can enjoy bread made with spelt flour. What really helped make a fan out of me, however, is the mellow nutty flavor that spelt delivers. Read more about the Wonders of Spelt.
Miscellaneous Notes: I've baked this bread several times since making the video and have found a few things you can vary in order to adapt the recipe to your time schedule.
Spacing the stretch and folds out by as little as 10-15 minute works just as well as the 30-60 minutes mentioned in the video. Three or four stretch and folds at 15 minute intervals seems pretty optimal.
Most of the time I mix up the dough in the evening, let it sit out overnight, and bake it the next morning. But I've also mixed up the dough in the morning and then immediately refrigerated the dough in a covered bowl until just before bed time. I then took it out to proof at room temperature until morning. This worked very well too.
You could probably also leave the dough in the fridge for up to a two or three days until you're ready to bake. Since the dough continues to proof in the fridge (just very slowly), you'll want to be careful not to let the dough sit out too long after removing from the fridge or it may over-proof. Since I haven't tried this yet, you'll have to take a good guess on the timing and let us know your experience.
Another relatively minor thing I'm doing differently now than when I shot the video, is I'm leaving the lid on the baker for the entire 45 minutes. I find the crust gets plenty brown and crusty this way.
Recipe Variations: There are, of course, endless ways to vary the recipe. A mix of spelt and kamut flour also produced an excellent loaf. Kamut is another ancient variety of wheat known for its nutritional value and naturally sweet and nutty flavor. The "official" kamut web site has some very interesting information.
Kamut flour has different moisture absorbtion properties than spelt, so if you're playing around with different combinations of grains, you'll also have to adjust the amount of water used. The following worked well:
300 grams spelt flour
230 grams kamut flour
360 grams water
Same as video for everything else.
August 2011 Update: Thanks Brent for this Spelt Bread Recipe variation and how to make it into sandwich loaves. Great picture too!
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Christianity from a Realistic Viewpoint
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Christianity had a long history (though not the longest, by any means). It irks me when people say that the Christians were the only ones who were chosen by God.
I have some things to say.
First of all, Jesus was generally "rising in power", should I say. It was a few years before he died that the Romans decided they needed to do something about it (they did not want him to rule over them). They hung him on a cross, and he suffocated. That's right, it wasn't the Jews. If you're a "true Christian", you should know that it was the Romans all along (not throwing a scapegoat out there, just wanted to reveal the truth) But then you go around, saying that the Christians were still the "chosen ones".
Similarly, they said that Jesus was Jewish. This is true. However, Christianity wasn't formed until after Jesus died, so generally 2010 years ago. Judaism is much older. The only difference between Judaism and Christianity was that Christianity is generally for people who believe in Jesus's followings.
Thirdly, if God only likes Christians, how would he let Jesus reincarnate if he were Jewish? There are also a lot of situations that can be caused with this whole predicament. Good things happen to bad people (Benito Musselini, for example) when bad things happen to good people (Abraham Lincoln, for example). This proves that:
1) God isn't as strong as people make him out to be, and he isn't as powerful as people say
2) God is nonexistent
And finally, if God is everything everyone says he is, can he create something so heavy even he can't carry it?
Ponder that last one for a while.
I hope you read this with an open mind and considered everything I said.http://christwire.org
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Hospitals, convalescent facilities, and other healthcare sites, face tough challenges as they struggle to make a profit while providing consistently excellent care to their patients. Where can healthcare facilities cut costs when everything they do is crucial and every member of the team plays an irreplaceable role in their overall success? This is no more evident than in the recurring strikes by nurses' focus, which tend to be attempts to address staffing shortages and other systemic challenges healthcare providers are grappling with.
The recession may have been officially deemed over but for healthcare companies the road to their recovery continues to be a long one. Hospitals, like other industries, are looking to build upon best practices, become leaner in their operations, and are experiencing success in improving the quality of patient care and related processes without increasing costs. One way in which they are doing this is by tapping the potential cost-savings of utilizing business intelligence (BI). Across industries, companies are using the data BI provides to better understand the trends and patterns in their service areas and refine their business model to optimize efficiencies operationally and fiscally.
For many healthcare providers, this insightful well of information is buried in cumbersome databases, or worse, is nesting in dusty file cabinets. Healthcare providers, strapped for time and resources, cannot afford the personnel it would require to manually comb through this data and extract those insights, which makes utilizing BI tools a central component for improving a healthcare network's business strategy.
What are progressive healthcare organizations doing to get ahead of their data? They have moved away from a process-only orientation and are using BI insight to their advantage. Here are a few of the outcomes utilizing BI can provide healthcare networks and providers:
Extraction of clinical, operational, revenue cycle and other analytics
Generate user-friendly reports and dashboards, tailored to each user's preferences
Access information in (near) real time (versus monthly or quarterly, when valuable time/resources may be lost
Enable administrators to adjust course, while a situation is manageable versus after it requires damage control
Create predictive models that identify trends
Provide workflow automation, which improves efficiency through eliminating redundant or ineffectual actions and tasks
Standardized data formats and eliminate manual data entry, which frees up more staff time.
Automate medical record review thereby improving accuracy of medical record audits
Ensure accurate coding, thereby maximizing reimbursements
Improve efficiency of charge capture processes
Automate audit processes management, enabling users to view timelines and share audit information appropriately and create an audit trail
Better risk management through improved report efficiency (e.g., safety incidents documentation and better coordination internally and to relevant external agencies, e.g., patient safety organizations (PSOs)
Improved personnel efficiency within the HR department
Automating workflows allows healthcare providers to substantially improve and streamline their day-to-day operations, by enabling them to see beyond "crisis mode", anticipate and predict areas of improvement, communicate across a range of stakeholders, and relay information consistently and specific to each shareholder rather than overwhelming them with information they must wade through to determine what's salient to them and their function (Source: http://www.inetsoft.com/products/). And for progressive healthcare providers, this is an invaluable way to move beyond a triage-system of healthcare management (Source: http://mhsinc.com/blog/enabling-business-intelligence-with-workflow-automation/).


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If you love good food and want a place to have some quiet, and eat heartily and healthily, Labana Restaurant is your place to be.
Labana Rustaurant belongs to Labana Hotel located in Kimironko in Kigali city.
The new Restaurant has great chefs that give much of their time to prepare hearty meals to their customers' satisfaction. The Restaurant offers great food on command and it has its special offers.
The Restaurant offers great services alongside great food. The menus are children friendly and you will not regret going there for a family meal.
With a well stocked bar, you will automatically feel at home with different brands of drinks.
The weekends at Labana Restaurant are great with Live Music of country music, Jazz, Rwandan Gisope and various music genres with BBQ where you get to roast your own food.
Labana Restaurant offers different kinds of cuisine. From African to the western cuisines, everything is available to your liking.
For people who like to eat healthily while managing weight, Labana Restaurant is the place to be.


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Columbia University Earth Summit
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The second Columbia University Earth Summit, Driving Collaborative Solutions, will bring business and social leaders together with academics and students to foster the new leadership required by today's complex world.
This one-day event will take place on Friday, March 29, 2013, at the iconic Columbia University Faculty House in New York City.
Along with Keynote speaker Jeffrey Sachs, our Head of US Policy, Evan Juska, will be speaking about finance in the context of the low carbon economy. Other speakers include Dan Esty, the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and John Rappe, Associate Director, EcoSecurities.
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taming Ubuntu packages 32/64
By walterbays on Dec 12, 2007
Thought you had escaped the old package dependency trap? Ubuntu and other Debian derived systems have nice package managers that automate all the dependency checking. But frequently they don't work because I have a 64-bit AMD Athlon and I get errors like this one for Skype:
package architecture (i386) does not match system (amd64)
Of course amd64 runs i386 just fine, but try telling that to the package manager. Well, if you run dpkg manually you can use the --force-architecture flag, but then it's up to you to sort out all the package dependencies. Worse, when you seem to have all the required libraries the executable may fail to run because a dynamic library is only available in 64-bit version and it wants 32-bit.
I finally got Skype running by tracking down all the required 32-bit libraries from http://packages.ubuntu.com/. But it seems there is a tool to make it much easier to manage a 64-bit Ubuntu in a world of 32-bit applications: getlibs. This utility examines an executable and finds all needed libraries. Thanks to Shameel Arafin for his posting that led me to this valuable information.
Indulging myself in a moment of grumpiness: I never have these problems in Solaris! Not on SPARC, nor on x86, nor on amd64. Indeed I never even have to think about whether I'm on SPARC, x86, amd64, or intel64. Grumpiness over, I still like Ubuntu a lot.
Update: Don't fool around with --force-architecture too much on system libraries. My PC wouldn't wake up. Networking and X were trashed, and I reinstalled the OS - quicker fix than troubleshooting. I guess Linux doesn't keep multiple versions of dynamic libraries like Solaris does, and if you get the wrong one you're in for trouble. I expect the getlibs utility, had I found it first, would have saved me from this. And yes, I still like Ubuntu.


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Company collapse won't affect quake claims
Insurers say owners of property damaged by the earthquakes in Christchurch won't be affected by the collapse of Mainzeal.
Mainzeal Property and Construction went into receivership on Wednesday.
Mainzeal was part of a joint venturewith the multinational engineering firm, MWH Global, to repair buildings damaged in the Christchurch earthquake which are insured by Vero, AMP, SIS and AA Insurance.
The insurers said the joint venture is separate from Mainzeal and MWH is continuing the rebuilding work with contractors.
MWH said it is considering taking on some Mainzeal staff who have been made redundant and is talking with the receivers.
Next story in Christchurch Earthquake : Accommodation hit hard by February quake
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You heard it! We're giving away a 3-day live streaming ticket to watch WordCamp San Francisco 2011 live starting today at 9 AM (San Francisco time, PDT)! We've only got one ticket, so who's gonna be the lucky winner? The rules are quite simple.
To enter the competition, all you have to do is:
- Follow Theme.fm on Twitter
- Tweet this post to your followers and hash tag it with #wcsf
- Post a link to your tweet in the comments section below and tell us why you couldn't make it to the conference.
Before the conference starts (at around 8 AM) we'll randomly pick a winner and send you your live streaming info via e-mail, so make sure you use the right e-mail address when commenting.
The winner will be announced as an update to this blog post and of course via our Twitter account as well, so keep an eye on that. There are no restrictions for participation, except of course if you're unable to spend the coming three days (or nights for somebody) watching the live stream, like busy with work or something ;) why would you want the ticket in that case anyway, right?
I'll go first as an example of what kind of comments we're looking for, and don't worry, I've already got my own live streaming ticket.
I could not make it to WordCamp because I'm based in Moscow and when I found out I had a good chance to speak in SF it was too late to apply for a US visa. Bummer! (link to tweet)
Your turn to speak!
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And the winner is … David Decker:
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Congratulations David, you've got yourself a 3-day live stream ticket to WordCamp San Francisco 2011! We'll send you the access details by e-mail and hope you enjoy the show!
For the rest of you don't worry, all the videos will be up and running on WordPress.tv in a couple of weeks but meanwhile you can still follow all the tweets and pics (and maybe videos too!) on Twitter by tuning in to the #wcsf hashtag and of course following @themefm.
But that's not all, we really loved Shawn's "excuse":
As much as I wanted to go, the wife demands that paying the rent is more important than flying out to wordcamp. Either need to train her better or trade her in. She seriously needs to watch some inspiring wp speakers to understand her place. Tried bribing her with breakfast in bed so I could spend the money on the feed, but cheerios didn't count in her mind
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Rachel Melancon released a statement yesterday evening saying, "I want to explain the point that Allen Coats and I are trying to make; We are not saying because of one tragic event that forceps should be banned."
"We are saying that we know the risks, and the bad out weigh the good." She went on to say, "Just like mothers have the choice of using medicine during labor or not using medicine, we should at least get the option of using a metal tool or c-section."
Both Olivia's funeral and balloon release proved that the community stands behind this young couple and supports them through their tragic loss. They are still accepting donations to fund their battle to get The Olivia Law to legislation.
Olivia's parents released a letter to their daughter via Facebook saying, "We are so so so so happy with the turnout of the funeral. So many people came and donated and gave us support. We are standing here at peace because all of you! Y'all are truly carrying our pain in y'all's heart. The balloon release was the most beautiful thing ever!"
They are fighting to have The Olivia Law recognized offering mothers choices in the delivery room concerning the method of assistance they receive or the option of surgical assistance.
Many would like to see forceps banned all together deeming it as an unnecessary, outdated and barbaric means of delivery.
Tracey Gamble left a message the Olivia Marie Coats Facebook page saying, "I also lost my little boy in April 2012 due to the doctor using excessive force with forceps and he cracked he skull and caused him to be brain dead." She went on to say that " if they would have just given me a c section first my boy would gave been hear today."
Many other stories of horrific assisted birth injuries and deaths are being sent to the family, all of which will help in the fight to get The Olivia Law recognized. If you have a testimony letter of your own with forceps injury to your baby, please send a mail to the following address.
Allen Coats
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Bridge City, TX 77611
A lawsuit has been filed by the family against the doctor who ignored requests for surgical intervention and used the forceps instead. There is now a petition on change.org in place to help get The Olivia Law passed.


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JUNIOR (2006) - Started all 20 matches for second consecutive season...one of only four Cougars to do so...scored first goal of Cougar career in 2-1 loss at Portland Oct. 5...scored game winners against No. 18 California Oct. 22 and Arizona Nov. 5...goal against California was a free kick from 35 yards out...totaled 13 shots on the season, eight of which were on frame...named to Pacific-10 All-Conference second team...earned Pac-10 All-Academic honorable mention honors for second straight season.
SOPHOMORE (2005) - Started all 20 matches of 2005...recorded one assist and five shots, placing three on frame...provided assist on game-winning goal in 1-0 victory over Long Island...named OSU Nike Invitational Tournament Defensive MVP after Cougar defense notched two shutouts and held opponents to a combined 11 shots...took one shot, placing it on goal in 1-0 victory over Oregon...named Pac-10 All-Academic honorable mention...selected to the 2005 WSU Athletics All-Academic Team.
FRESHMAN (2004) - Started first three games of the season before being sidelined by illness...worked her way into the WSU defensive line up, making 11 starts in 14 appearances...took two shots, placing one on goal...returned to action against No. 8 Tennessee, taking one shot...recorded one shot, placing it on goal, in 3-1 loss to Arizona...started all five games played in against nationally-ranked opponents.
RECAP - Four year letter winner in soccer and basketball at Aliso Niguel...member of Southern California ODP team...played for Gus Castaneda of West Coast Premier...FRESHMAN year, earned Sea View League honorable mention accolades for basketball...named to CIF Academic honorable mention team...as a SOPHOMORE, named second team all-league for soccer and was CIF southern section semi-finalist....JUNIOR year, earned first team all-league and most valuable offensive player accolades for soccer...both soccer and basketball teams Sea View League champions...earned first team all-league and MVP basketball accolades...as a SENIOR, named Sea View League Athlete of the Year and league MVP in soccer and basketball...named to first team All-CIF in soccer and basketball...Orange County Register Athlete of the Week and All-Orange County first team honoree...named Aliso Niguel Athlete of the Year, Wendy's Heisman Athlete and to Excalibur All-Tournament Team...named to Palm Springs All-Tournament basketball team...team MVP for soccer and basketball at Aliso Niguel.
Born Allison Lee Scurich June 7, 1986 at Mission Viejo, Calif...parents John and Patty Scurich...brother Nick...enjoys snowboarding and playing basketball...pursuing a degree in sport management at Washington State.
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NEW KENT, VA) — Now that "Dogwood Classic" has been decided as the name of the new steeplechase racing & tailgating event at Colonial Downs on April 6th, and vehicle rail spaces are being sold at www.dogwoodclassic.com, a theme for the inaugural running is needed.
The "Classic" staff is asking the "RVA" creative minds to put their thinking caps on and come up with a fun, unique and novel theme for the afternoon races that day.
Submissions will be accepted thru December 9th and the top five will go to a vote on richmond.com. The person who submits the winning entry will win a reserved vehicle rail space at the Dogwood Classic. Entries can be submitted via colonialdowns.com, dogwoodclassic.com and richmond.com.
The theme is incorporated into the way attendees dress that day, how the tailgate parties are decorated, the food and beverages that are served and devoured, the music played, etc. There will even be a tailgate competition that day based on how the tailgate parties carry out the chosen theme.


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RHP Sonny Gray joined the Athletics on Wednesday night and pitched two scoreless relief innings in a 5-0 loss at Pittsburgh after having his contract selected from Triple-A Sacramento late Tuesday night when RHP Dan Straily was optioned to the same club. Gray allowed one hit, struck out three and had no walks. Gray started each of his 49 minor-league games over three seasons but will be used as a reliever by the Athletics. Not surprisingly, Gray said his biggest challenge will be learning how to warm up quickly. The Athletics' first-round draft pick in 2011, Gray was 8-5 with a 2.81 in 16 stars at Sacramento. "I thought he was really good," Oakland manager Bob Melvin said. "You can have some nerves and sometimes that shows up in command -- but he was on it right away."
LHP Tommy Milone (8-8) lasted just 2 2/3 innings and gave up three runs and seven hits with two walks and two strikeouts in a 5-0 loss at Pittsburgh on Wednesday night. Milone needed 80 pitches to get eight outs, including 48 in the third inning. Milone has a 6.33 ERA in his last five starts, giving up 19 runs in 27 innings, though he is 2-2 in that span.
RHP Bartolo Colon told the San Francisco Chronicle on Wednesday that he has not been contacted by Major League Baseball investigators concerning the Biogenesis case and knows nothing about their investigation. Colon was suspended 50 games by MLB last season for testing for high testosterone levels. A second performance-enhancing drug suspension would result in a 100-game ban. Colon is 12-3 with a 2.69 ERA in 18 starts and has been selected to play for the American League in the All-Star Game on July 16 at New York.
CF Coco Crisp broke out of an extended slump by going 3-for-4 on Wednesday night in a 5-0 loss at Pittsburgh. Crisp was 9-for-65 (.138) in his previous 17 games, a skid that had dropped his batting average to .260.
RHP Jarrod Parker (6-6, 4.04) will face Boston on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series. Parker is on the longest winning streak of his career -- 4-0 with a 2.24 ERA in his last eight starts. He also has allowed five or fewer hits in each of those starts for a .172 opponent batting average. Parker is 2-0 with a 1.35 ERA against the Red Sox in two career starts.


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Nice guide m8.
I can confirm that althou it's not shown in the loot table, High Chief Winterfall also drops Orb of Deception - Item - World of Warcraft.
I don't know if i took a SS of it, but ill look when i get back home.
High Chief Winterfall has a 99% chance of dropping Winterfall Firewater which on my realm sells for 30g each.
She has a pretty fast respawn and whaile you w8 for the respawn you can also kill another mobs arround they also drop the firewater, so this is a nice way of getting even more gold while farming the Orb.


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Some things to know about Cassie's video for lead single "King of Hearts":
1. The teaser gave it the Ultra-Cinematic Recut; the video's not really like that all. It's a fairly standard video for what could be a fairly standard, no-BS Nina Sky song. Or to continue the metaphor: it's the sort of song with the phrase "prince of charms," not anything about any sorry knave.
2. The fact that I just called this a Nina Sky song is going to make certain segments of the music-blog readership go apeshit. Or, rather, it would had the fact that this is a Cassie song not already done the same. Hype coalesces in the strangest places.
3. This video was endorsed by Lady Gaga for Valentine's Day. Which means your playlist-making 364 days from now might be that much easier.


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LA Style Watch is a weekly feature that highlights the best spots in Los Angeles County for lifestyle, fashion and shopping.
This week we begin with Alhambra. Alhambra is a town known for its public arts scene and access to the San Gabriel Valley.
There are quite a few hot spots in Alhambra for fashion and style. Here are just a few places to check out while you're in town.
Attic 30 W. Main Street- Lots of trendy kicks, street style and L.A. Swag at affordable prices.
Maria's Fashion 134 E. Valley Blvd.- Great designer selections, especially denim at affordable prices.
Vivian Chan Studio 525 W. Main Street -Modern, infectious clothing.
Top Street Style Locations:
Almansor Park 800 S. Almansor Street - Lovely park to snap photos in.
Valley Boulevard 2881 W. Valley Blvd -Tons of restaurants and cafes to take photos in or in front of.
Downtown Alhambra 104 S. 1st St. - Downtown area with tons of shops, centers and plenty of backdrop for captivating street style shots.


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Before the construction of the major flood control dams along the Colorado River, the water way proved to be very unpredictable. Water levels varied depending upon the season. Steamboats became stuck on sand bars at low water, while at high water the river could become a raging force.
The flood of 1916 was one of the worst ever recorded in Yuma, Arizona. Undermined by a pack of mischievous gophers, the levee gave way on January 16, 1916. Within three hours, the water was four feet deep and flooded Main Street. About that same time, the government reclamation levee broke at the four mile post in the lower Colorado Valley. The town of Yuma seemed doomed!
Yuma residents quick moved to safety on higher grounds or sand hills. To their dismay, so did the scorpions and snakes. Town folk watched as businesses and adobe buildings melted away to mud, and quickly floated past them. There were an estimated total of one hundred homes destroyed or damaged by the raging waters. Some of the homeless were quick to search for building materials left behind and the abandoned Yuma Territorial Prison site.
One of the buildings destroyed was the home of The Sun newspaper. Twenty years of early Yuma history was lost forever as the newspaper office was swept away the rising flood. Thousands of acres of agricultural land on both sides of the river were flooded and irrigation canals were filled to the breaking point.
When it was learned the Catholic Rectory was endangered by the flooding waters, the men in town acted quickly to brace the church with sandbags. Fortunately, there was no record of serious injuries or death during the flooding.
One of the amazing photos snapped during the flood was of the children who stopped to play on the stored undertaker's boxes in the flooded Yuma Streets. Their makeshift wooden sailboats made headlines across the state of Arizona.
Visit historical Yuma at: www.visityuma.com


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Blue Grass Stakes Through the Years [09:46]
A video displaying the winners of the Blue Grass Stakes up to 2007. ... Keeneland "Blue Grass stakes" racing horse
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LOUISIANA DOWNS September 18, 2009 RACE 5 [02:36]
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FAIR GROUNDS, 2009-09-17, Race 4 [01:03]
Entries: Thoroughbred Race, FAIR GROUNDS, 2009-09-17, Race 4: (Pgm-Runner-Jockey-Finish) 1-Leading Patriot (LA), Lujan, A, finished 1; 2-Leaving Jazz (LA), Hamilton, J, finished 6; 3-Lockin Lips (LA), Vazquez, J, finished 2; 4-Starlington (LA), Laws, N, finished 4; 5-Streakin Fast Dash (LA), Beaty, D, finished 3; 7-Hesa Wrangler (TX), Ramirez, J, finished 5; ... horse racing FAIR GROUNDS
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Midshipman - 3-year-old debut - Belmont Park [01:34]
Eclipse Champion Midshipman's 3-year-old debut Friday, September 18, 2009 Belmont Park - Race 3 ... midshipman belmont park horse racing nyra new york richard migliore godolphin stable saeed bin suroor allowance
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LOUISIANA DOWNS September 18, 2009 RACE 6 [01:57]
... "Louisiana Downs" Harrahs "horse racing" thoroughbred "Ax Man" "Francisco Torres" wagering betting "order of finish"
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