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Halliburton Latest Recruitment For Service Specialist I-WellDynamics
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Halliburton Latest Recruitment For Service Specialist I-WellDynamics
Founded in 1919, Halliburton is one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the oil and gas industry. It employs more than 72,000 people, representing 140 nationalities in approximately 80 countries.
Halliburton's fascinating and proud history reveals a continuous focus on innovation and expansion that began with the company's founder, Erle P. Halliburton. After borrowing a wagon, a team of mules and a pump, he built a wooden mixing box and started an oil well cementing business in Duncan, Oklahoma.
Halliburton calls for application from interested candidates to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Service Specialist I-Well Dynamics
Reference Code: NB00233798_EXT_000
Job Details
Why Halliburton? How about global opportunities, interesting work within small cohesive teams, extensive training, and the opportunity to take your career wherever you want it to GO, with all the support and stability of a truly global organization. With more than 60,000 employees in approximately 80 countries, Halliburton is one of the largest and most respected energy services companies in the industry. Since 1919, our customers have relied on our industry-leading technologies, scientific expertise and, most importantly, our knowledgeable and experienced professionals to help them meet the world's demand for energy. Whether you are a new graduate seeking your first job, or an experienced professional looking to make a career change, we have fantastic opportunities across our organization. Are you ready to GO?
Under general supervision, oversees the installation of the least complex SmartWell® completion at the well site in his/her geographic area. Works closely with engineering, applications engineering and service coordinator to prepare and execute comprehensive deployment and testing procedures. Typically acts as shift lead and may supervise up to five (5) employees while performing the same work. Consults with customers concerning SmartWell® completion equipment and services, promotes good customer relations at the well site and ensures customer satisfaction. Performs system integration and/or other tests required by engineering or the customer which require in-depth knowledge of system characteristics, operation and performance. Assists in reviewing the job design and confirms that the job packet includes the proper equipment and processes to achieve the job purpose. Applies technical knowledge and skills to facilitate or troubleshoot operations regarding software, electrical interfaces, communications or completion techniques to solve unanticipated situations. Takes responsibility for commissioning and/or testing or specialized deployment of SmartWell® completion equipment. Demonstrates knowledge of pre- and post-job product and service activities (which may vary by location or crew make-up). Properly maintains assigned service equipment and ensures compliance with safety regulations and procedures. Interacts with third parties whose activities could impact the process of installation to assure proper coordination. Trains service operators in areas of expertise. Conducts and documents all Halliburton HSE related activities at the well site including site assessments, risk analysis, safety huddles and meetings, selectionand use of PPE, etc. Completes all well site and post-job paperwork. Participates in post-job review with his/her job site lead. Job role directly impacts quality of service through personal contributions. Consequences of error are normally detectable and are often recoverable. Promotes safety awareness and environmental consciousness, and complies with all applicable health, safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Promotes and takes an active part in the quality improvement process. Demonstrates customer service, negotiation and leadership skills. Develops his/her knowledge and skills to be able to run more complex and/or a broader range of Smartwell® offerings.
Halliburton is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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Dallas-area cities battle West Nile virus-carrying mosquites
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Jenny Wegley waded into waist-deep water to guide protective tarps over koi ponds at the arboretum Thursday afternoon. The Dallas Arboretum had crews working on August 16, 2012, to cover about 8,000 square feet of ponds with tarps to protect the aquatic ecosystems from insecticide that will be sprayed over the city from airplanes to reduce mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus.
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Definition of sick note in English:
sick note
Entry from British & World English dictionary
A note to be given to an employer, teacher, or person in authority confirming that an absence was due to sickness.
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- Family doctors say they are struggling to cope with the soaring demand for sick notes as suspicious employers insist workers provide medical proof they are not skiving.
- Bradford Crown Court heard that it was only when Brown began to seek sick notes for her absences that her series of lies was revealed.
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In an interview with ET Now, Parul Saini, Director, RBS, gives his views on the market and budget expectations. Excerpts:
I have with me in my hand your India Strategy Report dated 10th of Jan and my compliments, you got the call right. The first line of the strategy report is that at RBS we are bullish on India and we expect Indian markets to appreciate by 25% in the calendar year 2012. Great call, you won the button, but now that Indian markets have appreciated by 22%. What will you advising our viewers or what are you advising your clients?


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State Legislators Refuse to Disclose Income Information to Corruption Panel
The New York state Legislature has refused a request by a state investigative commission to disclose detailed information about the sources and amount of outside income earned by lawmakers, according to a letter sent jointly on Friday by attorneys for the Senate and Assembly.
The requests by the Moreland Commission to Investigate Public Corruption "substantially exceed what New York law authorizes," said the letter to the commission's chief of investigations, Danya Perry. "All information legally required to be disclosed and relevant to any legitimate inquiry has already been disclosed."
State ethics laws passed in 2011 force lawmakers, who are part-time employees of the state, to reveal clients to whom they have personally provided service–or people they refer to their firms as clients–who have business before the state.
In an Aug. 27 letter, however, Ms. Perry told all members of the state Senate and Assembly to provide more comprehensive information about their outside income. Legislators with outside income exceeding $20,000 from any single source other than their positions as elected officials in 2012 were requested to provide the amount of the compensation, the basis for computing that compensation and, in the case of attorneys, a list of clients in any publicly filed criminal matter "in which you are the attorney of record."
"Many of the issues that arise concerning public ethics involve this confluence of public and private activity," Ms. Perry wrote in the letter.
A spokeswoman for the Moreland Commission was sharply critical of the Legislature's refusal to provide the material requested.
"We believe the legislature's position is legally indefensible, ethically repugnant, and disrespectful to the public's right to know," the spokeswoman, Michelle Duffy, said in an email.
"There are a number of avenues through which the Commission can obtain the information being sought, and we will pursue them," she added.


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The Burke County star then did some quick detective work and deduced that the award was going to be his.
Grant, the former Josey star who won titles in high school, college and the NFL, then made it official as he called up Green to receive the 2012 Deon Grant Player of the Year Award.
Green and the rest of the area's best high school football players were honored during the annual All-Area Football Banquet, which was held Thursday night at the Legends Club and was presented by The Augusta Chronicle and the Augusta Sports Council. The event was held in partnership with Queensborough National Bank & Trust Company, American Family Insurance and Augusta Coca-Cola.
"I had a feeling," Green said. "This makes me want to practice even harder."
This season, Green led the Bears to a Class AAAA state quarterfinal appearance. Augusta Christian's Tyler Roberson, the Independent Player of the Year, and North Augusta's Trey Morgan, the South Carolina Player of the Year, were also up for the Deon Grant Award.
But Green, a junior, dominated this season by throwing for 1,399 yards and rushing for 1,827 yards.
He also starred on special teams and made some big plays on defense.
Evans' Jacob Rizner was another individual high school winner on Thursday, as the senior was named the Augusta Sports Council Punter of the Year for the second consecutive season. Rizner averaged 42.5 yards per punt and was also a leading receiver.
After the banquet, Rizner talked with another punter who went back-to-back: Louisiana Tech's Ryan Allen, the winner of consecutive Ray Guy Awards.
"It's really awesome," Rizner said about winning. "It's a big award."


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As much as I love winter it does have a downside– it is accompanied by the dreaded flu season. To combat this, I have created my own ritual for staying healthy all winter long: A daily cup of hot ginger tea, regular visits to the sauna and (my favorite part) a visit to the Schnitzler Beauty Lounge under the roof of the Breidenbacher Hof, a Capella Hotel.
My personal slogan to survive the winter is "Do something good to your body and your body will be good to you!".
I start with ginger tea, because it is really one of the best ways to strengthen your immune system and to feel revitalized. Ginger tea is also said to reduce inflammation, improve circulation and relieve stress. Not to mention, it warms me up from the inside and tastes perfectly seasonal! Definitely a necessary boost to my winter routine.
The sauna also has great health benefits. Like ginger tea, saunas are said to relieve stress, help with circulation and bolster immunity. For me, visiting the sauna is the best way to shut off mentally as well. The heat and humidity leave no space for busy thoughts and I leave feeling brand new. While a trip to the sauna may seem like a luxury, building it into my winter routine is truly priceless.
Of course there is nothing like a visit to the spa to really keep me mentally and physically healthy through the winter months. That's why the changing winter treatments at the Schnitzler Beauty Lounge are a must. My current favorite? The "La Prairie 24-carat gold luxury facial treatment." Just as Dusseldorf glows with Christmas cheer this time of year, so does this treatment! Why? Well, it is a "Pure Gold Radiance" facial treatment. It takes just 100 minutes to leave you fully relaxed and rejuvenated like a brand new person. The experience leaves you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the holiday hustle!
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New iOS 7 accessibility features... foreshadowed by AEGIS research
By Peter Korn on Sep 20, 2013
Apple just released iOS 7, a major update to their mobile operation system. As with the the last several major updates, this release includes a number of significant accessibility enhancements. This time the major emphasis seems to be an features for folks with severe physical impairments. These advances are part of "Switch Control", which comprises two key things:
- A scanning UI that will scan through the interface, selecting the object the "cursor" is over when the user activates a connected "switch"
- A "gesture switch" that uses the front facing camera to recognize certain types of head movements as activating a "switch"
Together these advances allow someone who has extremely limited motor control to completely control their iPhone or iPad - including the ability to make and receive phone calls and text messages. 9to5mac has a nice video showing switch control of an iPad using head movements.
It is particularly gratifying to see Apple commercialize these solutions, as these are two of the things we were researching and developing prototypes for as part of the AEGIS project from 2008 through 2012:
- The Tecla Access software for Android which provides full switch control of an Android device (developed the Inclusive Design Research Centre at OCAD University, one of our AEGIS partners)
- The gesture switch functionality of OpenGazer which uses a commodity web camera to recognize facial gestures such as raising an eyebrow in order to active a "switch" (developed at the Inference Group of the University of Cambridge, another one of our AEGIS partners)
We did extensive user testing of Tecla in the AEGIS project, and the response was overwhelmingly positive. One user told us that they would happily pay many hundreds of dollars for software that would allow them to control a smart phone, and were stunned to find out the software was already in the Android store, available for free. We also did targeted user testing of OpenGazer with users with Locked-in syndrome (they couldn't speak or move muscles beyond those in their face), and there the feedback was also overwhelmingly positive. For one of the women we worked with, there was no other option that would work for her, including $10,000 camera systems that tracked eye movements (but not those of her eyes).
It is an incredible time to be alive and involved in the field of accessibility. Every year brings more and better solutions, at more affordable prices. I can't imagine any other field I would rather be in.


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Make Every Day International Women's Day
For nearly a century, March 8th has been recognized around the world as International Women's Day. I plan to mark the occasion by celebrating the strong, intelligent, caring and joyous women that I am proud to have as family and friends. But I also challenge myself and everyone to go one step further: Use today to take an action in support of equal rights for women and girls.
- Educate Yourself: Read Half the Sky. Check out the Girl Up video to see the mind-bogglingly awful choices faced by millions of women the world over on a daily basis. Learn about the United Nation's take on how empowering women may be a step towards peace. Anything to get smarter about the realities faced by women and girls around the world.
- Support an Organization that Targets Aid to Women and Girls: Make a donation to a group that helps stop gender violence in the developing world. Volunteer at a local domestic violence shelter. Take on a mentor role for a young girl in your community. The possibilities are endless, but the key is to do something positive today to impact a woman or girl tomorrow.
- Remember Your Inner Girl: Most of us grew up with parents, teachers and coaches telling us we can be anything we want to be. I bet Academy Award-winning director Kathryn Bigelow has an adult or two to thank for encouraging her to pursue a career and a life not typically seen as one for a woman. By remembering that girl who thought anything was possible on a daily basis, you won't need an annual event like International Women's Day to remind you that millions of women and girls out there need our help to protect and enhance their human rights.
Half the Sky Live: Insights and Lessons for Making Your Voice Heard
Last night, Jennifer Kushlis and I attended Half the Sky Live, a multi-city simulcast event featuring stories, music, discussion and film to bring to light the struggles women face around the world. Many of us on the Social Impact team picked up a copy of Half the Sky, by Nick Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, when it came out, so Jennie and I were eager to hear insights on the subject from some fantastic women, including Dr. Helene Gayle, Rachel Mayanja, actress Maria Bello and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York.
I particularly identified with Kristof's commentary on how the media can help raise awareness of an issue that affects millions of women around the world.
It's a daunting task, and as Kristof pointed out, when a woman dies in childbirth every minute, how do the media convey that one of those minutes is more "newsworthy" than the next? Part of our job as communicators is to help organizations frame information that resonates with media – whether it's reaching a well-known columnist like Kristof, a women's magazine or a human rights blog. Below are some guidelines that we use with clients trying to earn media attention in this often-cluttered space:
- Focus on stories, not numbers. Dr. Gayle and Kristof agreed that people often get lost in numbers – when talking with media, focus on one compelling story that resonates with your target audience.
- Know your "ask" for readers. What do you want the news story to focus on? Whether it's driving donations, spreading a viral video or facilitating conversation (on Twitter or in the comments section), keep this top of mind when crafting your story and your talking points.
- What makes you unique? The human rights and women's issues media space is crowded. Find one fact that sets you apart from your competitors – whether it's a popular annual event, your inspiring leadership or a vast on-the-ground presence around the world – and make sure the media know this. Capitalize on your assets and tell a story that highlights these differentiators.
Last night was an inspiring evening (thanks to CARE for organizing!) that left me thinking about new ways to help tell the stories of brave women around the world who are working every day to improve the lives of their sisters, daughters and friends.


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Senate committee hears debate on special session anti-abortion bills
On the first day of public testimony for four abortion-related bills, the Senate chamber looked like a scene out of "Mad Men" with women dressed in pillbox hats to symbolize a return to a pre-Roe vs. Wade era.
The Senate Health and Human Services committee took testimony on four bills that would do the following: require that those providing abortions have hospital admission privileges; ban abortions after 20 weeks except if the life of the mother was immediately in danger; require that abortion facilities meet the minimum standards of ambulatory surgical centers; and regulate how doctors can dispense medication like Mifeprex — not Plan B — that terminates early pregnancies requiring that they sign a contract with a physician who will handle any complications.
Dressed in a pink dress and black gloves, Shelby Alexander stood along the perimeter of the Senate floor shaking her head when proponents of the bills discussed the ability for a fetus to feel pain at 20 weeks, a fact disputed in the scientific community.
Alexander was one of about 30 women who dressed up to make the point that women "don't want to go back" to that era.
"If this looks backwards," she said, referring to her outfit. "I ask [legislators] to look at the bills they filed."
Some House members (like avid Tweeter Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, and Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin) followed the debate on the unreliable RealPlayer livestream:
Hegar has said 20-week ban based on studies — 20 mins in, has not named a SINGLE study. #txlege
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ER MD testifies: issues of poverty, social justice, and abortion overlap; proposed regs would significantly increase medical costs.
— Donna Howard (@DonnaHowardTX) June 13, 2013
Testifying in favor of the bills, citizen Sheila Page said that if she could tell from looking at it that a caterpillar being stung by ants was in pain, a more advanced organism would be as well if it were being aborted.
"We all need to sit back and consider the humanity of this question that we're trying to make very scientific," she said. "We're talking about human babies, not a kitten or puppy, not a worm."
Opponents of the bills said the laws would prevent access to abortions, which those in favor said was exactly what the state should be doing.
At the beginning of the hearing, Sen. Royce West, D-Dallas asked Katy Republican Sen. Glenn Hegar, who authored the omnibus abortion bill as well as the 20-week ban, if he found it weird that men were debating the issue.
"We're members of the Legislature and we have the opportunity and requirement to debate any issues on the Senate floor," Hegar said.
One of many men testifying in favor of the bills was Dallas Pastor John Lawson.
"We need to teach these women to conduct themselves in a way that they do not get pregnant," Lawson said, in a booming voice.
During the first three hours of testimony, only one incident caused committee chair Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, to bang the gavel and call for order.
Addressing the committee and its "super-majority of men," citizen Amanda Woog asked the legislators to "please keep your bills out of my vagina" causing the opponents of the bills gathered in the chamber to applaud.
"This is not a gymnasium," Nelson said.
On Tuesday Gov. Rick Perry added abortion to the agenda for the special session, which ends on June 26.
"We have an obligation to protect unborn children, and to hold those who peddle these abortions to standards that would minimize the death, disease and pain they cause," Perry said.
Many right to life groups have commended the addition to the session, but several people at the hearing voiced concern that legislators are debating bills similar to those that failed during the 140-day regular session.
The committee will hold a second hearing on the bills on Friday at 11 a.m. or after the Senate adjourns.


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Dishonored must have been a tough game to pitch, because it truly defies categorization in this modern gaming industry. It encourages exploration, but it's not an open-world game. There are skills and equipment to level up and collect, but it's not an RPG. You'll hold a pistol and a crossbow in your left hand, but it's not a shooter. And though you can play the entire game without killing a soul, it's not a stealth game in the sense that Thief was. Getting spotted or breaking cover isn't an automatic death sentence; it simply means switching gears.
Developer: Arkane Studios
Publisher: Bethesda
Release date: Oct. 9
Price: $59.99
It's set in Dunwall, a "retro-futuristic" steampunk city more than a little reminiscent of a fantastical and dark Victorian-era London. A plague borne by packs of hyper-aggressive rats has devastated the population, leaving the survivors sequestered in their homes guzzling snake-oil elixirs. Corvo, the Empress's right hand (and more, if the rumors are true), has just returned from a months-long sojourn in Dunwall's neighboring nations, his petitions for aid rejected, when the Empress is murdered in front of his eyes by assassins with otherworldly abilities. Naturally, Corvo gets blamed for it and thrown in a cell to await his execution.
Some months later he makes his escape, determined to rescue the Empress's kidnapped daughter by cooperating with a group of underground "Loyalists." He'll accomplish that mainly by eliminating, one-by-one, every treasonous perpetrator of the plot to murder the Empress.
Despite how awesome that sounds, the plot is rather color-by-numbers for the first half, though a second act full of twists and betrayals more than makes up for the slow start. Likewise, the city of Dunwall is drab and sad on top, but colorful and dangerous underneath. On the whole, the plot and setting certainly deserve major points for originality. But it's the emergent, dynamic gameplay, and the endless number of choices it presents you with, that'll keep you engaged throughout.


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In a chat with ET Now, Sandeep Wagle, founder & MD, APTART Technical Advisory Services, shares his views on Castrol India.
ET Now: What is the call on Castrol India?
Sandeep Wagle: Castrol India Ltd is a 'BUY' call with a target of Rs 610 and a stop loss of Rs 568.


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Girls With a Pram
Category: People
Photo and caption by Olga Gubanova
The photo was taken in the most cold and sunless days of Saint Petersburg's winter in January 2012. The similarity of the pattern of a pram and a graffito and almost precise coincidence of red and blue colours in the frame is the miraculous and elegant fortuity. Both girls were very young. Wearing the white hat one turned back to look at me from the end of the wall of this industrial building and her short glance was a bit frightened. May be somebody of her family had drawn it. May be the father of this child. Perhaps she. Graffiti are prohibited in Saint Petersburg.
Location: South-West district of Saint Petersburg, Russia
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What is Everything But The Turkey (EBTT)?EBTT is an event organized by the DCJCC's Morris Cafritz Center for Community Service where volunteers prepare over 20,000 servings of food for the homeless and hungry in the DC area. EBTT runs multiple evenings during the week of Thanksgiving.
Everything...but the Turkey? Why don't we make the turkey?We make the side dishes that are paired with turkeys that are provided by our partner organization, DC Central Kitchen.
I am not Jewish, can I participate?Yes! Volunteer opportunities are open to everyone.
Why is there a $20 charge to participate?This is a tax deductable event participation fee that covers the cost of food and supplies. If you would like to participate but the fee amount is a barrier, please contact Erica Steen at 202-777-3255. Thank you for your support.
Are walk-ins allowed on the day of the event?No, unfortunately we cannot accommodate any walk-ins. Please register online in advance.
Can I bring my children to the event?Yes! Everyone is welcome. We request that children under the age of 16 are accompanied by an adult. Parents/guardians are responsible for ensuring the safety of their children. Please remember that there are knives being used at many of the food preparation stations. Healthy snack bags and stuffing are great stations to sign up for if you are a family with young children.How do I get to the DCJCC and where do I go when I arrive?Please sign in at our check-in tables located in the Q St. Lobby. For transportation information please click here.Is there anything special I need to wear or bring with me to the event?All materials will be provided. Please wear closed-toe shoes for safety reasons. Everyone must also cover their hair. We will provide hair nets but if you'd prefer you are welcome to wear your own hat. You are also welcome to bring your own knives, graters, etc. but the JCC is not responsible for them.
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The Society encourages "...studies and investigations in Science, Art, Literature and Philosophy" through the following activities:
The Society's head office is in Sydney and has an active branch in Mittagong in the Southern Highlands and a branch Orange in the Central West of NSW. Regular meetings are held that are well attended by both members and visitors.
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DEXTER -- Barbara June Gard, 72, died July 28, 2012, at Clearview Nursing and Rehab Center in Sikeston.
Born June 12, 1940, in Disco, Mich., she had lived all her life in Dexter where she worked for the Dexter Hospital, Lucas Florist and most recently as a decorator for Health Systems Inc.
On May 1, 1964, she married Don Gard, who survives at home.
Other survivors include: two sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Kristen Gard of Naperville, Ill., and Darrin and Crystal Gard of Dothan, Ala.; three sisters, Judy Lincoln. Patty Greene and and Norma Crane; one brother, Ron Atherton; her stepmother, Melba Atherton; a stepbrother, David Smith; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Marion Dwain Atherton.
Visitation is scheduled from 11 a.m. until time of services at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter with the Rev. McGhee officiating.
Burial will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.


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The Kept Man
I have been waiting for my husband to die for six years. Martin has been in a coma ever since he knocked his head – hard, of course, it's not as though he just bumped it one day and then was (almost) gone forever – in his studio. First there was an aneurysm, an explosion of sorts in his brain, and then he fell from the ladder he was standing on, fifteen feet up in the air, knocking his head on a painting, another one next to it, the edge of an easel, and finally landing solidly on a paint can, a serene blue oil, that tipped over and spilled forth, mixing with the blood that began to ripple from his head, so when I found him – oh yes, I found him, when I came back from my morning walk on the waterfront, maybe an hour after the fall, but don't worry, if I had gotten home earlier it wouldn't have made a difference the doctors have told me, he was completely fucked on impact – I at first thought he was merely sleeping in a sea of paint, a mix gone bad. (Purple? He hated purple.) It wouldn't have been the first time he had napped on the floor of his studio. He spent nights there sometimes, instead of walking through one doorway, and then another, into our bed.
But then I saw the easel, and the second painting – an impressive piece depicting a woman bearing a strong resemblance to his mother in her younger days; the woman holds a cross made of garish red bulbs, the kind that might line the stage at a strip club, and she has the same peaceful, creepy look, the glazed smile and eyes, and the grey hues in uncomfortable places, that permeated so many of Martin's paintings – which had collapsed on its back on the floor. He wasn't careless like that. All of his work was neatly organized in stacks by year and then subject matter and then title as if at any moment someone might want to catalogue his work, which in fact several someones have since he entered – entered, like through a door, that's the only way to explain it, in one door, though never out the other – his coma.
I kneeled in my summer skirt, yellow, I remember, like a sour lemon candy, my bare knees impressing an outline in the paint next to him, and I touched his head and I tried to turn him but he was heavy and I said, "Martin," and he said nothing, and then I said his name again, but louder, and still nothing, and then I slapped him and he didn't move, and then I said, "Martin Martin Martin." There was the ambulance, and a lot of noise, and me and Martin in the hospital, paint on his face, paint on my knees, the two of us the weirdest people in the room as usual, only this time I didn't have anyone to talk to but myself.
Then came six years of waiting, all different kinds of waiting. Waiting for the doctors and test results and the final word (even though nothing has ever been final, really), is a different kind of waiting than waiting in the hospital lobby for the car service to take you back to Brooklyn at the end of the night, wrapped in a soft, small blanket stolen from his room. Waiting for phone calls to be returned from his parents, who start praying the minute you tell them, or his best friend who can't stop cursing, is different from waiting for phone calls from a lawyer, who is all business and zero hope, or an anxious owner of a small art gallery whose whole life will be transformed. Waiting for visiting hours to start is different from waiting for visiting hours to end. Waiting for the nurse to give him his medicine is different from waiting for the pharmacist to bring yours; the pills that help you sleep through the night. Waiting for him to get accepted into the first nursing home, the first one that will take him, anyone please, take him, is different from waiting for the second nursing home (the one that wins awards, the ones that people whisper about and pray for, like a dream come true this place, they say) to open their doors to him. Waiting for the first doctor is different from waiting for the latest doctor, the one who will tell you what you already know. Waiting for Martin to wake up is a different kind of waiting than waiting for him to die.
Wake up. Die. Wait.


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By Mr. Thomas Peske (AMC)February 11, 2008
CRANE, Ind. Aca,!" An organization learns a lot about itself when challenged beyond its comfort level and Crane Army Ammunition Activity is learning that it has what it takes to succeed. As the activity surges into the second fiscal quarter of 2008, the workers have the pride of knowing they succeeded in meeting its first quarter challenges for an increased workload and looks forward to sustaining the effort.
The challenge placed before Crane Army and Letterkenny Munitions Center is to increase its direct labor man-hour execution in fiscal year 2008. It is a challenge embraced by the workforce to ensure continuing success.
The production scorecard for the first quarter 2008 put CAAA ahead of its planned hours worked and revenues generated. The revenue was more than nine percent ahead of the plan by the end of the first quarter and the direct labor hours were more than 27,000 hours ahead of the plan.
Reflecting on the activityAca,!a,,cs accomplishments, CAAA Commander Col. Charles Kibben said, Aca,!A"I am extremely impressed so far and challenge every Crane employee to continue on this path of excellence for the remainder of the year. They can be justifiably proud of their achievements over the past quarter.Aca,!A?
According to CAAA Resource Management Director Joe Mikac, the efforts for success began early, when supervisors from Depot Operations, Mechanical and Engineering, Resource Management and Navy liaisons coordinated to ensure that the right amount of people and material would be on hand to meet the surging demand.
The increased workload required Crane and Letterkenny to review what carryover projects each would have on their books for FY08, and prepare for additional work. It would call for increased labor hours, equipment and coordinated planning in order to see all the projects completed on time in order to begin the next workload.
Aca,!A"We recognized early on there would be substantial growth. This kicked into motion a detailed planning effort to identify the workload and what would be needed to fulfill those orders. This included identifying the need for additional vehicles, additional forklifts, additional heavy vehicles, going to second shifts, shifting production schedules and working with our partners at Crane Navy Facilities Public Works to increase their level of support in the area of transportation,Aca,!A? Mikac said.
In order to meet the demand of the increased workload additional vehicles of various types, such as standard and crew cab pickups both 4x2 and 4x4, compact pickups and sedans, were required. Also, planners recognized a need for 10 additional forklifts, diesel and electric, ranging from 6,000 to 10,000 pound maximum loads. According to CAAA Equipment Specialist Donna Cox, the additional vehicles have required close working support from Navy Facilities Public Works to ensure they are put in service as soon after arrival as possible.
Since autumn, CAAA has hired more than 70 new employees to fill the direct labor hours, introduced a judicious use of overtime and instituted a grass roots program.
According to CAAA Management Analyst Betty Antal, 12 GS workers volunteered to assist the WG workforce. Before assisting, the volunteers had to first complete training, pass a physical, and pass a drug test, which are the same requirements for all explosives handlers.
The success has required a concerted effort by all employees to not only complete a greater workload, but to do so in a safe manner. The CAAA Safety Office has worked tirelessly to ensure all the employees are properly aware of safety hazards and the work is performed within safety guidelines.
The dedication to the ramp up in work is evident at Letterkenny, as well as Crane. LEMC Chief of Support Division Acting Director Vince Myers said, Aca,!A"The LEMC workforce is willing to do what it takes.....work overtime, volunteering to work in other work areas where they may be needed more than their position of record, and they are volunteering to carryover their use-or-lose annual leave.Aca,!A?
As CAAA and LEMC enter the second quarter, the ability to adjust the original plans remains vital to keeping ahead of schedule. Real time data is utilized to make adjustments in work schedules and shifts in order to remain on track. Weather is also accounted for so that it will not derail the process.
Aca,!A"When we consider what we can reasonably achieve in a month, we do try to plan for things such as inclement weather,Aca,!A? Mikac said. Aca,!A"We push to be ahead of the plan by three or four days, so that if we do have foul weather we have a cushion to fall back on and stay on schedule.Aca,!A?
Through tireless efforts of planning and execution by all of the CAAA, LEMC and their Navy Liaisons, the outlook for the rest of FY08 looks strong and ahead of schedule.
CAAA was established in Oct. 1977 and is a tenant of the Navy Region Midwest, Naval Support Activity Crane. The Army activity maintains ordnance professionals and infrastructure to receive, store, ship, produce, renovate and demilitarize conventional ammunition, missiles and related components.


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Five Plano homes will be included in Saturday's 2013 DFW Solar Tour sponsored by the North Texas Renewable Energy Group.
Homeowners and volunteers at more than 25 homes, businesses and government buildings throughout the area will discuss their experiences with alternative energy in the free, self-guided tour.
Tour sites and descriptions can be found at dfwsolartour.org. Most sites are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., but visitors are asked to check the website for exceptions.


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Hi, this is Pete Markiewicz, a web/interactive design instructor in Los Angeles.
I'm currently exploring the idea of ongoing conversion of physical design to virtual services. This is dematerialization - one of the features of sustainable design articulated by Nathan Shedroff in his great book "Design is the Problem: The Future of Design Must Be Sustainable".
I am pretty concerned about environmental issue and as a designer, I produce always more products and interfaces. My concern is to make a sustainable design.
Have you any articles, videos, papers to suggest (on both theoretical and practical side) ?
Google tells me it doesn't. But I'm convinced that there have to be
certain principles that interaction designers can follow that are
more environmentally friendly than others. I work at a product design
company filled with designers looking to develop products that are
less damaging and more environmentally friendly, but for the most
part, interaction designers are stuck on the sidelines developing
interfaces and screens that don't have any of the material or
manufacturing choices of industrial designers.


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by Melanie Pagan '09 and Cirilo "Lilo" Hurtado '86
Hoping to assist their fellow alumni to "become a Brave again" through volunteerism, engagement, and leadership, Melanie Pagan '09 and Cirilo Hurtado '86 have, along with several other enthusiastic alumni, founded Bradley University Alumni Association's (BUAA) newest affinity group – Bradley Association of International & Latino Alumni (BAILA).
The BUAA approved the new group's charter at their Spring 2013 board meeting, making BAILA the fourth 'official' BUAA affinity group along with the Black Alumni Alliance, Forensics Alumni Network, and Communication Alumni Network. BAILA recognizes that diversity is truly valued at Bradley, and wants to project that value to prospective students and community members.
The mission of the group reflects that: to actively engage Bradley Latino alumni in identifying and positively addressing the issues facing Latinos at Bradley and within Latino communities in the United States and abroad. BAILA will achieve its mission by offering its membership meaningful and sustainable opportunities for networking, collaboration, and advocacy.
BAILA was founded to provide mentors and networking opportunities to current students, as well as to organize meaningful engagement opportunities for all Latino alumni. Students may not always realize the importance of campus involvement and BAILA hopes to help students understand the opportunities that can be afforded to them through involvement. They want students and alumni alike to have the opportunity to be exposed to their culture while having a community to share it with.
During their time at Bradley, Pagan and Hurtado were both extremely passionate about being involved on campus. They participated in various organizations including residential life and Greek life, respectively. Pagan graduated with a major in Art History and a minor in Sociology and is currently working as the Assistant Director of the Multicultural Center at Connecticut College in New London, CT. Hurtado graduated with a degree in Industrial Engineering and is working for ExxonMobil Corporation in Cicero, Illinois.
Pagan and Hurtado both believe that student involvement is a high priority for students at Bradley. They also believe in taking advantage of the resources available at Bradley, because they will shape and mold you into the person you will be later in life. BAILA wants to connect current students with alumni to provide increased networking and mentoring opportunities that may lead to valuable internships, jobs, and ultimately, success!
The group is planning their first major alumni reunion on campus in conjunction with Latino Heritage Month, September 20-22. In collaboration with ALAS (Assoc. of Latino American Students) and the Multicultural Center, the event promises to be full of opportunity, learning, and fun!
BAILA is open to anyone who believes in their mission, and encourages everyone to get involved. For more information, email email@example.com.
Congratulations to the founding members of the newly formed Bradley Association of International & Latino Alumni (BAILA) board of directors. Pictured (L to R): Liliana Barajas '09, Melanie Pagan '09, Cirilo "Lilo" Hurtado '86, Jamie Rasmussen '10, Natja Guzman '94 MSIE '98, Anita Pacheco '91 and Adrian Alvarez '89 (not pictured but called in to the meeting) met on January 5 in Chicago.
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New Politics Forum: Careers in Politics
March 25-27, 2011
Austin, TX
The Junior Fellows packed up and traveled to Austin, their
eleventh trip there
since their founding in 2005. The conference was "Careers in Politics," and
they had the opportunity to learn about jobs at all levels of government, on
campaign teams, in the media, and in non-profits. They also got to do a little
site-seeing and ate at some of Austin's interesting eateries.
The Junior Fellows eat at Alborz, excellent Middle Eastern Food!
Rep Larry Gonzalez & former Congressman Chris Bell
The Junior Fellows in LBJ's Oval Office
Ryan Brim with Sam Houston
Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams
A panel discusses Careers in Politics
Return to Junior Fellow's Home Page
Return to Mike Yawn's Home Page
Go to Junior Fellows' Blog


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Take a sneak peek at the new NIST.gov and let us know what you think!
(Please note: some content may not be complete on the beta site.).
NIST Authors in Bold
|Kar T. Tan; Christopher C. White; Donald L. Hunston; Kristen L. Steffens; Hatlee Timothy; Kristen Hamilton; Vogt D. Bryan;
|Roles of Adhesive and Interfacial Properties on Humidity-induced Failure
|February 21, 2010
|Adhesion loss due to moisture is a fundamental problem in a large diversity of industries ranging from microelectronics and automotive to aerospace. This study investigates the durability of model adhesive joints consisting of a homologous series of poly(n-alkyl methacrylate)s (PAMA) supported on SiOx substrates. This polymer series enables the exploration of subtle chemistry effects on moisture-induced adhesion loss. A fracture mechanics approach based on a shaft-loaded blister test was adapted to measure adhesive fracture energy of the joints exposed to extremes of humidity. Contact angle measurement, and infrared and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic techniques were used to elucidate mechanisms of adhesion loss.
|Proceedings of the 33th Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society, Inc.
|pp. 186 - 188
|Daytona Beach, FL
|February 21-24, 2010
|Adhesion loss, moisture effect, interface, water attack.
|Research Areas:
|Building Materials, Service Life Prediction, Building and Fire Research, Coatings/Sealants


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There aren't too many sports programs that expect to win a state championship every year, but that's the case for Wardlaw, where winning titles is the norm, not the exception.
The Patriots went 6-6 three years ago, and they haven't lost since, putting together consecutive undefeated seasons.
In order to complete the three-peat, a lot of guys are going to need to step up. Wardlaw lost a big senior class, including stand out quarterback Stephen Balentine. And with only 13 players and two seniors, it's going to take a total team effort to keep it going.
Head Coach Chalmers Carr says, "I like the enthusiasm of my juniors. I have two seniors that are solid as a rock. They're going to be great, but my juniors that have been on two state championship teams, they know what it's like, and they don't want to lose that feeling. So, I love what they're doing. They're working hard. We're just down in numbers. We're going to play eight man football with 13, and it's going to be a challenge."
One of the two seniors, Johnathan Graves, is happy with the way the team has come together already, saying, "We just have to keep working. We're out here, and we've been out here for three months now already. We haven't had pads on or anything, but we've been trying pretty hard, and I'm pretty proud of what we've been doing so we just gotta keep up what we're doing."
One thing the Patriots are very confident about is their size. Wardlaw's players were never particularly big in their championship seasons, and Carr says his team's bulk is definitely a good problem to have.


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DOTSERO — Two local families lost everything in Tuesday's fires, and local organizations are scrambling to help.
Gypsum Creek Middle School's parent teacher organization is spearheading efforts to get the families back on their feet. Children from both families attended Gypsum Creek Middle School.
"We are encouraging the GCMS community to donate gift cards so the families can pick up essential items, rather than receive donations that they don't have anywhere to put," said Samantha Gale, president of Gypsum Creek's PTO.
Gypsum Creek's front office staff is already accepting donations, Gale said.
One of the families also lost all their vehicles.
One of the families is staying with relatives in the neighborhood, but both will need to find housing.
"Anything our school community can do will be appreciated by these two families," Gale said.
No one was injured when the fire leveled the two mobile homes in the Dotsero mobile home park.
A woman and her grandson had been out for a walk for about half an hour when a neighbor spotted smoke roiling from under their mobile home and called 911.
The fires jumped from the home where they started and spread to the home directly to the east, pushed by winds from the southwest gusting up to 20 mph.
Firefighters contained the fire to those two homes. The Dotsero park is home to 70 mobile homes.
The plume of smoke was visible from Gypsum, five miles away.
Residents were evacuated from their homes, not being allowed back in until Tuesday evening.


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Based on 642 Ratings for the 2003 - 2009 models.Review this car
By 14000 on Saturday, November 15, 2008
overall rating 10 of 10rating details
"We have been buying Mercedes cars for over 30 years, first was a 1972 280 sel. The 2007 E 350 is the best yet. Power , good gas milage and excellent quality. Much better quality and relioability then the previous E300 we owned. We test drove Lexus, Infinity, bmw the Mercedes was by far the best of them all."
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By TXSavoirFaire on Saturday, July 4, 2009
overall rating 9 of 10rating details
"Purchased a used one with 75K miles. Now have over 100K miles. Only problem was burned out light bulb. Very pleased with ride and comfort. Excellent road car for long trips. Very pleased with fuel economy. Plan to buy a new one when this one hits 200K miles. You can really tell the favorable difference between this and American/Japanese cars."
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By STATE PATROLER on Thursday, September 29, 2011
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 60,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "appearance, construction, fuel economy, comfort, transmission,"
Cons: "A little too soft in the ride, yup the cup holders are inconvenient."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I own a BluTec and drive fast and with a purpose, I enjoy driving! Have owned ML 320's and ML350 Special Edition, a 420, a 190, a 300SL, a 300E, and am happy to say the 300 BluTec is super fun. Tremendous torque, pulls mountains and accelerates uphill like a vehicle with much greater HP. Not a solid cornering vehicle in the mountains at 70-80mph but the stock tire width holds with no problem, takes some getting used to if you've been driving a true sports car. Top end craps out about 130MPH, but give me break that's got to be enough. MPG with the diesel averages 36-37, and on long trips I documented 40MPG. With current fuel prices I figure I'm paying half of premium fuel price per gallon. Inside, with 4 people, we're very comfortable, a 5th person is going to hate life. This is a sharp ride and people comment on it's appearance, but they go nuts when you tell them it's diesel, a common comment is "it doesn't sound like a diesel." With zero unscheduled maintenance the E300 runs flawlessly. One nasty is the $400 to change the fuel filter, but this isn't just any diesel, it's a Benz and that's as good as it gets so take care of the normal maintenance. If you like quality construction and want see it in the flesh, look under the rocker panels on this car, they're galvanized. That's quality."
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By Tim on Monday, October 27, 2008
overall rating 5 of 10rating details
"True it was bad diesel, but the fuel filter failed to contain the contaminents. This caused 2 injectors to miss and cost me $2k to replace them. Not to mention lousy dealer service which is pretty much the norm with cutbacks these days."
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By mike on Tuesday, December 11, 2007
overall rating 5 of 10rating details
"I have had this car for almost a year. I bought this used from a dealership and had no problems the first 6 months. It had 39000 miles the time I bought it. But now I have started having problems with the suspesion system. I hear the squiking noises and I have paid 2 visits to the workshop. I am just fed up with my Benz. Overall, I didn't expect a Benz to give me all these problems having that big of a name out there. I guess the prestige and name is not the same anymore since its been bought by Chrysler."
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App Addiction: Food Makers Hook Kids Using Mobile Games
Your kids' favorite mobile games are also selling them their favorite snacks.
As reported today by the Journal's Anton Troianovski, U.S. food makers are increasingly using mobile games on smartphones and tablets to sell their products — snacks, candy and sugary drinks – to children.
The new technology is less expensive than paying for TV commercials, and there is far less scrutiny of advertising for snacks and candy on mobile devices than there is on TV or the web. Basically, Troianovski reports, these devices have become hand-held billboards.
Troianovski spoke with a number of parents and kids about the games — and the cravings they invoke — and heard various levels of concern. Parents say they like to decide which apps their children use, but some said they don't actually pay that much attention "to how their children use mobile devices."
"The Icee game is definitely a good form of advertising. It definitely works," said Darren Ortiz of Coaldale, Pa., who was visiting New York's Times Square recently with his 11-year-old son, Noah. "But like I said, it's harmless—it's definitely good that they play that versus some of the other violent videogames that are out there."
For Noah, talk of the Icee game triggered a craving for the sweet, fizzy, frozen drink. "When I think about it," he said, "I really want one."
Parents, are you aware of the number of ads for snacks that your kids are consuming while playing mobile games? Do you try to regulate that interaction?


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As I said earlier, the parallel between the Jo Becker/Scott Shane Angler 2.0 story and the earlier series by Becker and Barton Gellman is hard to miss.
But I'm very interested in how the stories are structured differently. With Angler 1.0, the story was very clearly about Dick Cheney and the methods he used to manipulate Bush into following his advice. Here, the story is really about John Brennan, Obama's Cheney, portrayed deep in thought and foregrounding Obama in the article's picture. Indeed, halfway through, the story even gives biographical background on Brennan, the classic "son of Irish immigrants" story, along with Harold Koh's dubious endorsement of Brennan's "moral rectitude."
But instead of telling the story of John Brennan, Obama's Cheney, the story pitches Obama as the key decision-maker–a storyline Brennan has always been one of the most aggressive pitchmen for, including when he confirmed information on the Anwar al-Awlaki strike he shouldn't have. In a sense, then, Brennan has done Cheney one better: seed a story of his own power, but sell it as a sign of the President's steeliness.
The Silent Sources for the Story
I already pointed out how, after presenting unambiguous evidence of Brennan's past on-the-record lies, the story backed off calling him on it.
But there are other ways in which this story shifts the focus away from Brennan.
A remarkable number of the sources for the story spoke on the record: Tom Donilon, Cameron Munter, Dennis Blair, Bill Daley, Jeh Johnson, Michael Hayden, Jim Jones, Harold Koh, Eric Holder, Michael Leiter, John Rizzo, and John Bellinger. But it's not until roughly the 3,450th word of a 6,000 word article that Brennan is first quoted–and that's to largely repeat the pre-emptive lies of his drone speech from last month.
"The purpose of these actions is to mitigate threats to U.S. persons' lives," Mr. Brennan said in an interview. "It is the option of last recourse. So the president, and I think all of us here, don't like the fact that people have to die. And so he wants to make sure that we go through a rigorous checklist: The infeasibility of capture, the certainty of the intelligence base, the imminence of the threat, all of these things."
That is the only on-the-record direct quote from Brennan in the entire article, in spite of the centrality of Brennan to the story.
And I would bet several of the sources quoted anonymously in the section describing Obama's method of counting the dead (which still ignores the women and children) are Brennan: "a top White House adviser" describing how sharp Obama was in the face of the first civilian casualties; "a senior administration official" claiming, in the face of credible evidence to the contrary, that the number of civilians killed in drone strikes in Pakistan were in "single digits."
Note, too, the reference to a memo his campaign national security advisors wrote him.
"Pragmatism over ideology," his campaign national security team had advised in a memo in March 2008. It was counsel that only reinforced the president's instincts.
The memo was written not long after Brennan started playing a more central role among Obama's campaign advisors. But the story makes no mention of his presumed role in it. Further, in describing Jeh Johnson to introduce a quote, the piece notes that he was "a campaign adviser" (it doesn't say Johnson was also focused on voter protection). But it does not note that Brennan, too, was a key campaign advisor, one with an exclusively national security focus.
Nor does the story note, when it describes how Obama "deployed his legal skills … to preserve trials in civilian courts" it was John Brennan making that case, not the Attorney General.
In other words, in several places in this story, Brennan plays a key role that is downplayed.
The Pro-Drone Narrator
Given that fact, I'm really interested in the several places where the story adopts a pro-drone viewpoint (it does adopt a more critical stance in the narrative voice at the end).
For example, the story claims, in the first part of the story, that the drone strikes "have eviscerated Al Qaeda" without presenting any basis for that claim. This, in spite of the fact that al Qaeda has expanded in Yemen since we've started hitting it with drones.
Later, the article uncritically accepts the claim that the drone–regardless of the targeting that goes into using it–is a "precision weapon" that constitutes a rejection of a "false choice between our safety and our ideals."
The care that Mr. Obama and his counterterrorism chief take in choosing targets, and their reliance on a precision weapon, the drone, reflect his pledge at the outset of his presidency to reject what he called the Bush administration's "false choice between our safety and our ideals."
For fucks sake! This article describes how the White House has adopted a "guilt by association" approach to drone targeting. Continue reading
In its short summary of the new NCTC data sharing guidelines, Lawfare said this:
The White House has passed new "Guidelines for Access, Retention, Use, and Dissemination. . . of Information in Datasets Containing Non-Terrorism Information." Read the new guidelines here. The Times tells us that the National Counterterrorism Center can now "retain private information about Americans when there is no suspicion that they are tied to terrorism" for 5 years, instead of the previous 6 months. You can thank Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab for that. The Wall Street Journal and the Post also have the story. [my emphasis]
Actually, no.
I guess you can't blame Michael Leiter for going skiing right after the UndieBomber attack. But when the report on the 14 failures that led us to miss the attack was released, it was pretty clear the National Counterterrorism Center–Leiter's unit–deserved most of the blame.
Leiter wasn't fired. He served over a year longer.
We didn't do the most basic thing we could have done in response to the UndieBomber attack–hold those who failed accountable.
Instead, we're now rolling back Americans' privacy yet again, because those in charge would prefer to trade citizens' civil liberties for actual accountability for failure.
It's easy for folks like Lawfare to blame all this on the terrorist and none of it on the people who failed to defend against terrorism. And ultimately, that means the rest of us pay because Michael Leither chose to ski instead of ensuring we found terrorists.
I trust you will all read Dana Priest and William Arkin's story on the unwieldiness of our Intelligence Industrial Complex. It is good, insofar as it focuses needed attention on a huge problem.
But boy is it itself unwieldy. Today's overview appears to want to be two stories: one on the problem with out-of-control contracting, and one on how that led to the failure to identify the Nidal Hasan and UndieBomber threats.
Moreover, what I find utterly shocking is that today's 5315-word installment includes only this reference to the simmering battle over intelligence reform and the Director of National Intelligence position and tomorrow's confirmation hearing for James Clapper!
"There's only one entity in the entire universe that has visibility on all SAPs – that's God," said James R. Clapper, undersecretary of defense for intelligence and the Obama administration's nominee to be the next director of national intelligence. [my emphasis]
Remember, this hearing is tomorrow. The debate that has led up to it has covered whether or not we need a stronger DNI, whether or not GAO can audit intelligence programs, and whether more than 4 people should be briefed on major new intelligence programs.
Every single one of the issues that has led to tomorrow's confirmation hearing is an issue that goes to the heart of the problems identified in the WaPo piece: the ongoing lack of real value-added analysis to make sense of all the intelligence collected, the opacity and potential waste and fraud of the entire IIC, and the turf battles that contribute to that waste.
So while I'm grateful that this story (and more importantly, the issues behind the story, since the content of today's installment has largely already been reported by Tim Shorrock) is getting as much attention as it is, I'm aghast that the WaPo didn't try to contextualize it by framing the issues in it in terms of Clapper's nomination to be DNI.
The guy the Obama Administration nominated to be Director of National Intelligence seems glib about the utter lack of transparency and oversight in our intelligence world (his predecessor, Dennis Blair, claims in the story he was able to see it all). One after another high level security official are quoted in the story complaining about the lack of central focus on intelligence–precisely the issue that Clapper's nomination won't solve.
If Clapper's nomination is approved tomorrow–and it sounds like DiFi has resigned herself to approving Clapper not because she thinks he's adequate to the job but because the interim DNI is retiring shortly–it will represent success on Obama's part at forestalling efforts to deal in substantive way with the problems identified in the story.
That's the news in this WaPo story.


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Dallas County commissioners to decide settlements in two big federal lawsuits
Dallas County commissioners will vote tomorrow morning on whether to settle two large federal lawsuits that could prove costly for the county.
The county agenda does not say how much money is involved in the settlements.
One involves a lawsuit filed by sheriff's deputies who claim they were moved to less desirable posts, mainly at the jail, after publicly opposing Sheriff Lupe Valdez's successful 2008 re-election bid.
The other was filed by a former inmate who claimed a debilitating stroke he suffered behind bars in 2007 was caused by jail staff not giving him his medication.
Inmate health care at the county jails was poor at the time, according to state and federal inspectors. It was a main reason why the Department of Justice began its civil rights investigation.
The jails today, however, are considered a model for other large jails across the nation. The Revis Ray Loftis case is likely to be one of the last — if not the last — big jail neglect lawsuit stemming from those earlier times when federal regulators called the jails dangerous to the health of inmates.
Valdez, meanwhile, is in the middle of her second re-election effort — this time without a serious challenger. The race is more low key. And although some sheriff's labor groups still occasionally criticize her administration, we're not seeing any big demonstrations or news conferences from them regarding the election.


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Cellular and Network Processes Underlying Behavior and Behavioral Plasticity
A set of fundamental issues in neuroscience concerns the neural mechanisms underlying behavior and behavioral plasticity (e.g., learning). It is generally believed that the ability of the nervous system to generate behaviors arises from the organization of neurons into circuits and that the functional capabilities of these circuits emerge from the interactions among the intrinsic biophysical properties of individual neurons, the pattern of synaptic connections among these neurons and the physiological properties of the synaptic connections. To adapt to an ever changing environment, the performance of these neural circuits must be modified, either by feedback occurring during the behavior or by previous experience.
Our laboratory uses two approaches, one computational and the other experimental, to investigate how neural circuits are organized, what principles underlie their function, and the consequences of sensory inputs and of modulatory influences. Empirical studies utilize the marine mollusc Aplysia, which has a relatively simple nervous system with large, identifiable neurons that are accessible for detailed anatomical, biophysical and biochemical analyses. Computational studies utilize a program entitled "Simulator for Neural Networks and Action Potentials (SNNAP)", which is a general-purpose tool for the rapid development and simulation of realistic models of neurons and neural networks. Currently, we are examining two neural circuits, one mediating a defensive withdrawal reflex and another mediating feeding behaviors. Such analyses of relatively simple neural circuits can contribute substantially to an understanding of basic principles that underlie functions of more complex neural systems.
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OCT 28, 2013 - New York Times
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People involved in the negotiations said an imprint of Penguin Random House would release the singer's memoirs, already a success in his native Britain.
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The Author of the Risale-i Nur
This, the first full-length biography of Bediuzzaman Said Nursi to appear in English, answers in satisfying fashion a need so far unmet. Drawing largely on Bediuzzaman's own works and the accounts of those who either knew or met him, it describes the life, works, and struggle in the cause of Islam of this one the most important thinkers and servants of the Qur'an to emerge in the Islamic world this century. Also giving outlines of historical events, the work sets Bediuzzaman's ideas and activities in an historical context. It describes the enterprising and scholarly endeavours of Bediuzzaman's youth in the cause of the Ottoman Empire, particularly in the areas of education, constitutionalism, and Islamic Unity. And in the Second Part, traces both Bediuzzaman's silent struggle through his collection of written works, the Qur'anic commentary known as the Risale-i Nur, against the irreligion that was officially propagated in the first decades of the Turkish Republic, and the growth of the Risale-i Nur movement. This scrupulous biography, which considers all these subjects in detail, will contribute significantly to making better known to readers of English this major figure of modern Islam, and the movement he founded for the renewal of belief .
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Here Are Some Swimsuit Photos of Iggy Azalea, Because You're Worth It
5/30/2014 10:00 AM PDT, by Emily Trainham
Has there ever in this world been someone as obnoxious but gorgeous as Iggy Azalea? I mean, probably, but we're not talking about all those other hot, annoying people right now. No, because right now, we're talking about some little series of bathing suit photos that Iggy posted to Instagram. You can see a couple up there, of course, and here are a couple more, just because we love you:
Not to be creepy, guys, but this is good. This is real good. Now if she'd just stop talking about how she invented twerking, we'd be golden!
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FEB 05, 2014 - Forbes
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The cliche "there's an app for that" has finally reached teachers whose classrooms are slowly getting overhauled but still need to deal with basic issues like a forgotten permission slip or homework excuse. Already, 600,000 of them are using an app called Remind101, which helps them text families to remind them of students' needs and progress. And while that may seem like a basic problem to solve, the startup's solution is novel enough to have backing from one of the best-known tech venture shops in Silicon Valley.
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Along with prom season comes the usual anger towards "freaking", which is the act of dry humping your partner on the dance floor while listening to really lousy hip-hop music (coming from someone who loves hip-hop). Every year the students get their pants and panties in a bundle when school administrators crack down on student freaking, leading to the common debate of student expression versus school policy.
Let me be pretty clear, I think freaking is dry humping. Kids compare it to every generations form of dancing, and they are pretty much full of it. Elvis swinging his hips around and two fifteen year olds having simulated sex is not the same thing, and teens (like usual) who enjoy arguing this point are looking for an excuse to get a little "excused foreplay".
Well, it looks like Cardinal Newman and Ursuline High Schools in Santa Rosa are the latest group of students who felt like they were the exceptions to the rule. Apparently they were on a prom cruise on San Francisco Bay when students started to complain about the music taste. Throw in a few warnings, a belligerent DJ, and a group to spoiled brat students, and Principal Julie Carver decided that the situation was unruly and out of control, and closed down the whole situation. Students are furious, and rumors of parent lawsuits are popping up here and there. Apparently mommy and daddy don't like shelling out a thousand dollars to a their kid and watch the money go to waste because of school rules. By the way, first hint that something is wrong…………you spent a cool grand on prom.
Students were warned many times to stop, and the rules were that school dances did not allow dry humping on the dance floor. As stated by various sources, it seems like students felt that prom was an exception and shouldn't count as a "school dance". Um, last I remember a prom was a school sponsored event. If the school is attached to it, then the school becomes responsible. Figure it out.
"But senior Brittany Swelam, Ursuline's student body president, said Catholic or not, students are still teen-agers searching out ways to "have fun."
"It's not like we look at freak dancing as some way to be rebellious," she said. "It's just all we know."
Sorry, but your behavior was the exact opposite. The situation was basically a rebellion against authority, and in the end the school did what it had to do. I applaud Ursuline's principal for standing up for what is right for the school and not giving in to the entitled attitude of students. Oh, and memo to Miss Swelam, if you have spent four years at Ursuline and all you know about dancing is how to grind your ass into some guys crotch, I would ask for a refund for that tuition bill.
By the way if you haven't noticed, this problem is not going to go away. Students push the boundaries of what is and is not socially acceptable at school, and schools are going to continue to push back. Once again, parents need to understand that the rules are there for a reason, and spending a thousand dollars for a prom date does not create a new atmosphere of "I get want I want" at the school function.
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The way this works is you go to the following link (http://www.syberworks.com/asicentral/) and register (must be an ASI member) an account, then follow the directions. The lessons are planned out neatly and the interface is extremely user friendly, so you never lose your way. The first track, New Distributor Education, has commenced and the following course and lesson are now available.
Course: Getting Started in the Advertising Specialty Industry.
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Roger moves into US Open quarters
Roger rolled to his fourth consecutive straight-sets victory with a 6-3 7-6 6-3 triumph over France's Marc Gicquel (ATP 79) at the U.S. Open on Wednesday.
The defending two-time champion won the first three games of the fourth-round match without losing a point but the 29-year-old Gicquel settled down and fought gamely.
"I had a feeling that I had to play good today, solid," said Roger. "I was very happy, of course, with the start."
The world number one blasted 15 aces and had 42 winners but Gicquel stayed in the one hour, 46-minute match by committing only 22 unforced errors.
Roger will meet American James Blake in the quarterfinals. The five-seeded Blake downed 12-seeded Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic in another fourth-round match with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-1 win.
"From now on, the players I'm getting are more experienced,'' Roger said in his post-match news conference. "So it's going to be a hard tournament from now on.''
PLEASE WIN!!! As an American, I can say without reservation that you are the best player in the world and I want you to beat Blake so much. Blake is a great guy, but not against you. Good luck. I know you will do it.
It is fantastic to see that you have almost 1000 new members on your website in just the few days since I last logged on....
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is it just me or it really does seem that they are not televising roger's matches at all. i mean, i try to tune in on time but i barely get a glimpse of his matches at all. i mean, i know they cover a lot of match
All our best to you as you take the next step toward your third US Open title!
I have been feeling very comfortable with all your matches in this tournament. Normally, I am really nervous but I have been quite calm this time.
Congratulations on your win and I look forward to seeing you tonight playing James Bla
Many thanks for your blog! I enjoy it. It sure helps keep me informed about Roger.
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~noun. any real or imaginary society, place, state etc., considered to be perfect or ideal for mums
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Menu planning for unenthusiastic cooks
Meal preparation and cooking is a demanding task, because it is such a balancing act. The challenge of striking the right balance between fast food and three hours slaving over the stove, between cordon bleu and cordon bleugghgh (at least as far as the children are concerned), all the while having to stick to a budget, a time constraint, my family's general suspicion of any new dish I concoct, and the fact that there's a only a tin of pears in syrup and a box of Maltesers in the cupboard, does nothing to increase my enthusiasm for culinary duties.
For me, the worst thing about any household task is the decision-making. Having to come up with new, healthy and appealing options for Prima, Secundus and the King on a daily basis by 5.30pm was a task I put off til the last minute because I found it too stressful. I needed someone to tell me what to do. I did, in fact, need a menu plan.
When I researched the menu planning concept on the internet as I am wont to do about all topics, ranging from humanism to homoeopathy, I found that many mums do it this way: write down all the recipes you know that your family enjoys and allocate them to different days of the week. Rotate the menu every two weeks or month, depending on how extensive your repertoire is, so that there isn't too much repetition.
That didn't work for me. Yes, it gave great structure and direction to have specific recipes allocated for each day of the month, but for me, it was too prescriptive. Plus, I don't KNOW a fortnight's worth of different recipes that I can put together, which my family will actually eat. I didn't want to be referring to cookery books every day of the week.
Above is the solution I came up with. I found the free menu planner here, and it makes me happy because it is so cool. Every week is the same. Each day has at least one option for me to choose from. They are very open-ended and can be as complex or as simple as I want, and as store cupboards allow. For example, on Tuesdays, If I feel like doing something from scratch, like home-made Cornish pasties, I will. If I don't, I might just put some jacket potatoes in the oven.
To make your menu planning easier, try using the Menus On A Dime e-books, which include lots of menus and recipes already prepared for you. Not only does this take the stress of decision-making away from me on a daily basis, it even makes shopping easier. Prima and Secundus (mostly) eat whatever I put in front of them and I can try new recipes when I am feeling adventurous or fall back on old favourites when I don't. Finally, an answer to the everlasting question: "What's for tea, mum?"
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How does a green salad sound!!!!! I'm not sure if Prima and Secundus would appreciate the raw food approach! I know the feeling here Ali, being in the kitchen all day. Sometimes I literally am (it has to be said by choice alot of the time). It must be a real challenge to be a full time Mum and chef. We are now tending to buy things in bulk, which although can be a challenge when attempting to squeeze things into cupboards, is a real help when dinner time comes around. You just open the cupboards and there are ingredients aplenty. The menu plan sounds varied and delicious, you have a very lucky family there! Love to all the BaynesX LeeXReplyDelete
Hello Ali, Here's a great Mom (its American) based website that covers all things delicious food - http://www.babble.com/best-recipes/. Some are quick and easy and there is some serious inspiration behind alot of these recipes. Hope it helps with the foodie master plan. Peace and Happiness, leeXReplyDelete
Hi Ali,ReplyDelete
I hope you will join us for The Chef's Challenge... maybe you will win a custom recipe! I know how you feel though. This must be a common challenge for many moms. :)


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Hi Haters: Tweeters Make Fun Of Kendrick Lamar's GQ Cover
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Twitter Reacts To Kendrick Lamar's GQ Cover
All congrats to the main man Kendrick Lamar for his GQ cover. While this is a big moment for him and rap fans out there to see a former independent guy make his mark on the mainstream. However, some people think his choice of outfit is pretty funny. Take a look at the lulz from the haters and friends alike poking some fun at the new king of rap.


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K. A. Jordan is a refugee from the Rust Belt of Ohio, who escaped to the Blue Grass of Kentucky in 1992. She writes and blogs from 'Jordan's Croft' a small farm where she lives with her husband, a retired Army Staff Sergeant and three horses.
She holds a degree in Applied Science, rides American Quarter horses, gardens and can often be found on the back of her husband's Suzuki M109 motorcycle.
She says of her writing: "I write the stories that I want to read, stories written for the head as well as the heart, with complex characters, twisty plots and contemporary settings. There are no 'ripped bodices' in my fiction but you'll find strong women, charming criminals, wounded heroes, mad artists and an occasional haunted motorcycle."
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This is a great book and I will read it over again I can't wait until the next book make sure to read the book Swallow the Moon to.
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Joleene Naylor
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9/11 effect Lindsey's family in many ways and now her restaurant is what keeps the family going; her father grows the produce and even her scatter brained sister helps out now and then - though she usually does more harm than good. Even so, things are going good until her long time cook has to quit to keep an eye on her grandsons.
Lindsey hires Brandon, a good looking, charming, fun guy. But there's something about him just crawling beneath the surface. When Lindsey's mother gets hurt, she has to leave the restaurant in his hands while she helps her recuperate.A new waitress, lost invoices, and mixed up orders are just the beginning of too many problems.
Enter Tag, an ex soldier that her father hires to help around the garden. Though Lindsey doesn't want to trust him, she finds herself getting closer to him. But can she trust him with her problems?
This was a well written book that kept me turning the pages. Without giving away too many spoilers, I found the portrayal of most of the characters delightfully realistic - even the "bad guy" was still likable at the same time that he wasn't, just like real people. Also, I'm not usually a fan of the ex-soldier romances, but I have to say that I found Tag incredibly sexy and I'd go for him ;)
(reviewed long after purchase)
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There aren't many Women's Fiction books out there that have all the elements for me. This book does! Let's Do Lunch is a great romance, but it's also an interesting storyline filled with memorable characters. I was pulled in from the first page and found myself rooting for the characters right away. There are a couple of characters you love to hate, so that means the author has done a great job with them. I'm looking forward to reading more by this author.
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This was an interesting book for me and I'm still a little conflicted on what I think about it. On one hand, it was a great story, great plot, etc. I liked that the author did a fabulous job of making the food and farm become a character in the story. I did not, however, like that it got a little preachy a few times about organic and farming. I really think it took away from the story in many ways.
As with another book I read recently, without giving spoilers, there's a certain element of the story that I thought there was a big red arrow pointing to it as far as the "mystery". It's another of those things of does the author give me too much info or not enough so I don't see it coming AT ALL? Either one and I'm not happy right? *laugh* Poor authors can't win!
The author's writing style is really very good, as I mentioned, she did a great job of making the farming and food a true character in the book, but she also made me feel like I was sitting in the restaurant and watching it all go down, she really does do a great job of pulling you into the story. I loved that.
I'm rating this 4 stars, but it's more 3.5 because I also felt like the book has a bit of an identity crisis. Not only did we have the organic rants, but in some ways it wanted to be a true romance and chicklit book, but also a bit of a mystery. I'm not saying that a book can't be both, but you have to commit to it and I don't feel like the characters really committed to either.
This would be a great read when you are looking for a light and fun book. In spite of my comments above, I did really enjoy it and really identified with main character in many ways.
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Wichita Police are searching for suspects after a stabbing at northwest convenience store.
It happened at the Presto Gas Station at 21st and Ridge around 4:50 p.m. Thursday.
Police said a man was in the bathroom outside the building, when he heard two other men talking about a robbery.
The man came out of the bathroom to confront the suspects. The victim was stabbed in the chest with a pocket knife during an altercation.
The man was taken to a nearby hospital. His injuries do not appear to be life-threatening. He is listed in serious but stable condition.
The man who was stabbed told police that he also saw a suspect flash a gun.
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Friday Diversion: Timber Magnate Offers Up Island for $75 million (Or a Jet)
Here is this week's roundup of real estate news:
Timber magnate Tim Blixseth has offered to trade his private five-acre Turks & Caicos island for another valuable hard asset, such as a Gulfstream G550 or a New York apartment. He will also accept $75 million. (WSJ) To read about more private islands on the market, see WSJ's Relative Values column.
The Blackstone Group's senior managing director Prakash Melwani has paid $27.5 million for an apartment on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue. The seller is Christine Wasserstein, the former wife of financier Bruce Wasserstein. (WSJ)
Novelist John Ridley has cut the asking price on his Manhattan condominium from $13 million to $10 million. Mr. Ridley purchased the condo for $6.65 million in July. (WSJ)
Actress Beverly D'Angelo has listed her 1920s Spanish-style house in Beverly Hills for $2.19 million. (The Los Angeles Times)
The Kardashian Family, of E!'s reality television show "Keeping Up With the Kardashians," has listed the Los Angeles home where the show is filmed for nearly $3.5 million. (The Los Angeles Times)
New York journalist Jimmy Breslin has bought an apartment in Manhattan's Sheffield 57 for $1.65
billion million. Mr. Breslin and his wife Ronnie Eldridge, a former member of New York's City Council, sold their 1,745-square-foot penthouse condo apartment, also in Manhattan, for $3.3 million in October. (The Real Deal)
Television producer Jeff Franklin has listed his Los Angeles home at $6.5 million. Mr. Franklin produced "Full House," "Hangin' With Mr. Cooper" and "Malcom & Eddie." He also worked on "Laverne & Shirley" and "Bosom Buddies." (The Los Angeles Times)
Google Earth has brought a number of New York City buildings to the three-dimensional realm with its latest updates to the site. (Google Eath Blog)


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...I keep writing "June," still. Anyway. Featured story nominations, theme is alternate universe stories, there is one slight change to the rules but not enough to warrant notice, blah blah blah. Um, of note is that I'll be out of the country for ~two months, so depending on how Internet situations turn out, featured announcements for July and August/nominations for September might be a bit delayed or done by someone else.
-You cannot nominate your own story for featured.
-Only nominate one story.
-If an author has written something that has already been nominated for this coming month, please don't nominate one of their stories again.
-If a story has already been a featured story in the past, do not nominate it again.
-If you nominate, please make sure to include the author's name, and the category/link to the story itself will save me trouble later~
-Nominations will be open all month. At the end of the month, six submissions will be drawn out of a (metaphorical and probably virtual) hat and those will be the featured stories.
-There will be no more than one featured story from a given category every month. For example, if the first story drawn from the metaphorical, virtual hat is a Naruto fanfiction, all other nominated Naruto stories are removed from the remaining pool of entries... if that makes sense. "Original" counts as one category.
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Patient Comments: Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat) - Treatments
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Comment from: ncsurmy, 45-54 Male (Patient) Published: May 09
I've been experiencing what I would describe as an irregular heartbeat off and on now since 2006. At first it was just at night when I would lay down to go to sleep. It felt as if my heart was flopping around like a fish lying on the beach that couldn't get back to the water. I would try to relax by taking deep breaths and go to sleep. When I awoke in the morning my heart felt normal. After several months the symptoms went away and I went a few years without having a recurrence. Last year (2011) it came back and was not only when I was lying down. Now it occurs every day and is much worse when I am lying. I've taken my pulse multiple times during an episode and my heart beats 3 to 5 times normally then pauses and the next beat is much more pronounced than the 3-5 beats just before the pause. When I am lying it feels as though my heart is going to jump right out of my chest and it is difficult to breathe. I found myself taking long deep breaths quite frequently. I am a 53 year old male who stopped smoking in 2006. I am not overweight but have high cholesterol.
Comment from: dirtdabber, 65-74 Female (Patient) Published: November 03
I was treated for Mitral valve prolapse for 40 years --then Dr ran a test and now says I have irregular heart beat instead. I have severe episodes causing hospitalization two times last 5 yrs. Just had another electronic test instead of the arteriogram showing that I do have the irregular heartbeat. Dr has me on Bystolic 5 mgs per day and also lisinopril 20 mgs a day for this. My b/p runs high and then low Heart rate sometimes gets below 40 beats per minute. Scary--My Mother had a pace maker which she died from.
Comment from: erniecat1, 45-54 Female (Patient) Published: August 03
I went to the doctors feeling breathless and faint. I was immediately sent to hospital where I was stabilized and given proprananol. A week later I have an urgent phone call from the hospital, telling me to discontinue this medication as I was asthmatic and it could lead to a severe asthma attack. I then was give veramapril, this covered me in a full head and body rash, for which I need steroids and various creams. Eventually after 3 other types of medication, it was suggested that I had ablation treatment. I spent 4 hours awake on an operating table having the procedure and was told that it probably hadn't been successful and I may need to undergo the procedure again. I now have episodes of irregular rapid heartbeats and at other times I get very slow beats. I do have more good days than bad days, but it's still a scary condition even after 5 years of suffering.
Comment from: submission, 45-54 Female (Patient) Published: November 07
I get skipped beats hundreds of times per day and it scares the life out of me. I'm afraid to go to sleep in case I die with heart failure. I'm on bisoprolol but it doesn't help. I've had the heart echo and heart monitor, but they keep saying it's not serious. But it affects your whole life, one shouldn't have to live in fear.
Comment from: rose, 55-64 Male (Patient) Published: April 09
About 25 years ago, three days after given birth to my youngest child, I woke with a thumping heart. It hadn't slowed after 20 minutes, so I rang my doctor, who said it was anxiety. Through the years I've had many more attacks and was even sent to a psychiatrist. I switched doctors. Eventually, I was diagnosed with AV nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT). After years of various medications, I had an ablation, which, although was not a pleasant experience, actually stopped any more episodes. This was great for two years. I didn't need medication until I came down with a flu virus. Within two days, the palpitations came back. I now take 600 mgs a day of disopyramide phosphate, which thankfully works.
Comment from: Kandace, 25-34 Female (Patient) Published: March 13
Hi I am a 25 year old female. When I was 23 my heart started beating very hard and very fast while I was mopping the floor. I was so scared I had someone take me to the hospital where they gave me something to slow my heart. It hasn't happened again until today. It scared me so much that on my way to the hospital I flagged down an ambulance and they had to take me to the hospital. I still have know idea what to do about it myself.
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