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MSN: Lady Gaga has inspired an American school principal to tap into his inner Little Monster and dress up as the pop icon for his students. He wasn't born this way, but South Boston principal Justin Vernon seems totally comfortable living the mantra, "Don't be a drag, just be a queen". Head of the innovatively named Roger Clap Innovation School, Vernon told his students that if they read 10,000 books by the end of the school year, he would go Gaga and milk a cow. We're not sure if Gaga herself has ever milked a cow, but hey, we didn't make the bet! Watch the kids' priceless reaction when their glammed-up Gaga-For-a-Day arrives for an udderly bad romance with a cow. We can only hope he steers clear of wearing a meat dress during home economics. On the other hand, arriving to class in an egg would surely make for the best biology lesson ever? A.B. I feel like pulling some shenanigans like this is something that can get you mugged in South Boston. I understand that our schools are in...
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I need ideas!
For Christmas, my cousin and I will be surprising our little cousin with Taylor Swift tickets. I was wondering if you had any ideas as to how we could surprise her. We do not want to just give her the tickets. We want to make her really think and have to guess. Any ideas would be much appreciated.
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RIC student one of four RI Civic Chorale & Orchestra competition winners
Amanda Neves, a junior music performance major at RI College, was named mezzo-soprano winner of the 4th Annual Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra Collegiate Vocal Competition.
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Neves will be one of four soloists featured in J.S. Bach's Mass in G Major in the Chorale's concert on March 3. The other three winners were Virginia Barney of Boston University, John Cinnante of the New England Conservatory and Robert Braketselos of Brown University.
In all there were 29 competitors from 20 voice teachers representing 12 institutions of higher learning in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
The four winners will perform as soloists with the Chorale and its professional orchestra in a concert of Bach compositions titled "Bach is Back" on Saturday, March 3, at 8 p.m. at The Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul in Providence.
Compositions on the program include Cantata No. 4 "Christ Lag In Todesbanden," Mass in G Major (BWV 236), Motet No. 6 "Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden," and the orchestral work Brandenburg Concerto No. 3.
Prior to the concert, there will be a talk by Samuel Breene, RIC professor of music history.
"After four years, we are still astonished by what walks through the door to audition," said Edward Markward, conductor and director of RICCO.
Markward, who is also a RIC professor and conductor of the college's Symphony Orchestra, added: "New England has a centuries-long tradition of choral excellence, and it is a great pleasure to hear that tradition continuing in the 21st century."
The Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra was established in 1957 and consists of approximately 90 men and women from 27 different cities and towns in Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts. The Chorale is accompanied by a professional orchestra, including members of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra. The Chorale strives to ensure a growing and vibrant arts culture through participation, outreach, education, and advocacy.


text: Check out Nancy Ziemans website. She has done them and there is a book I think called Doll Dresses in 30 min, something like that. My DGD is turning 2 tomorrow so this is on my agenda this yr, the doll and what ever I can get made are lined up for her Christmas presents this yr.


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Porch flooring
Hey guys,
So I have a house in the northeast that was built in the 1920's. It has a covered 8' x 24' front porch. The porch is over a small room in my basement that I use as storage. The current porch is painted over tongue and groove. It is in need of replacement because the paint is peeling off and the boards are starting to rot. The porch leaks in a few place only when I get a heavy rain. I am planning on ripping off the old tongue and groove and replacing it with new douglas fir tongue and grove pretreated on all 6 sides with a good semi transparent deck stain. I would love to do a subfloor with roofing material underneath the doug fir, but my front door treshold is level with the current floor leaving me no room.
I understand that tongue and groove isn't meant to be waterproof, but I'm hoping that with the porch being covered, a good water shedding stain and being sloped away from my house it may keep my storage area dry. What do you think? Am I being naive? Is there something else I can do to help my cause (ie. caulking inbetween each board)? Any thoughts and advice is greatly appreciated.
Yes you are being Naive. I have never heard of an open porch that is over the basement. Porches on houses like this were usually built on piers, and the foundation ended at the exterior wall line of the house. Yours is unusual. I guess your best bet would be to cover the joists with tongue and groove plywood, then a peel and stick material like ice dams protection, then install 1 x PT sleepers parallel to the slope, and run your decking perpendicular to the sleepers. You may have to cut down and sister your current joists to gain some depth. You will need a base flashing against the house, and a drip edge outboard, and you want to slope this porch at least a 1/4 inch per foot. Envelope your sleepers to really have a good chance of making it water tight.
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Thanks for the quick response. After removing the old floor I'll have about 3/4" to work with. To cut down the old joist I would be removing a lot of material. I guess this is why you recommend sistering the joists?
Here are some pictures to give you a better idea of what I'm working with. Thanks again.
Nice House. Very unusual having the basement run under the porch like that. Yes that is what I was referring to with sistering joists. You may also wish to consider installing plywood, then EPDM, a drainage board and decorative interlocking pavers instead of wood. Basically builing an inverted plaza deck type system. Google IRMA, Inverted roof membrane assembly for some ideas.
You need to just install new covering. The problem is that the new T&G will be liess than 1" as opposed to the old real 5/4.
anyway, you could also use artificial wood but i wouldn't in this application. I trust the wood to seal better at the joints.
Your porch arrangement is certainly unusual, but not unheard of.:thumbsup:
I think I would use a solid exterior plywood decking material covered with something nice and other than t&g unless you really want that look. Some sort of membrane you can walk on in the color of your choice might work well. You can get it in different colors, textures and thicknesses (artificial tennis court material comes to mind but perhaps something with a bit more class for a porch). Or you could use something like large rubber tiles or something like that. Rubber is easy to lay, maintain and repair. It holds up to weather nicely. Again it comes in all kinds of shapes and patterns.
Google Duradek. This will do what you want, and will not raise the level of your deck.
Thanks for the all the great info. I'm kind of committed to tongue and groove since I already had it ordered and delivered.
I think what I am going to do is rip the old 2x8 joist out and put in new 2x6's. this should drop the floor down low enough to do a subfloor. Currently the joists run parallels to the front of the house, but I'm going to change that so they run perpendicular leaving less than an 8' span. Any thoughts on what to put down on the plywood? Would felt paper work or should I do a rubber roof material?
I am very curious what you ended up doing about your porch. I am currently dealing with the same issue with my porch. About to add a new membrane and sleeper boards under the new T&G fir that will go down. Curious what you did and how it worked out.
You could have used composite T & G or kiln dried after treated fir T & G.
Ya I've yet to see any porch built over a basement not leak. Just a very bad idea to begin with.
Seems like it was common with in the 1920s.
John it would me best if you added your own post. Way to confusing trying to keep the answers straight.
We ended up ripping the old flooring and framing completely off. The framing was made up of 2x8's running lengthwise parallel with the house with a beam in the center. (These were actual 2x8's and not nominal measurements.) We replaced them with 2x6's running perpendicular from the house. That gave me the 2 plus inches I needed to put down plywood with a rubber roof membrane. On top of this I did my 2x4 sleepers with vertical grain douglas fir tongue and groove flooring. I'm happy with the way it turned out and when I get home I'll try to get some pictures.
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Five experts in the animal welfare field will gather at Hudson Valley Community College, on Tuesday, April 19, to discuss the topic Animal Cruelty and the Law.
The panel discussion begins at 6 p.m. and will be in the Bulmer Telecommunications Center Meeting Rooms. Admission is free and open to the public.
The discussion is part of Animal Law, a newly-created Criminal Justice Department course offered for the first time this semester from March 15 - May 12. The course, taught by Valerie Lang, J.D., covers the history of animal welfare legislation as well as current investigation and prosecution of animal cruelty cases.
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First, evaluate your current routine to determine what really bores you. A new variation on your favorite activity—such as cardio-funk or kickboxing instead of step aerobics, or hoisting free weights instead of working on machines—may be enough to reinvigorate a stale routine. If you've always worked out indoors, logging miles on a treadmill, stairclimber or stationary bike, move your workout outside for a welcome change of scenery. Run, hike or bike on trails; swim in a lake or ocean.
When tweaking your routine isn't enough, make bigger changes. Take up an entirely new activity—especially something you never thought you'd do. If you've always stuck to solitary pursuits, sign up for a team sport, such as volleyball, basketball or even doubles tennis. Or tackle something you've always shied away from—indulge your thirst for adventure with a rock-climbing class (starting on an indoor wall, then moving to the real thing as your skills improve).
Working out alone often is an oasis of solitude in a busy day, but maybe you need some company. Exercise companions add a social element to any routine. Ask a friend to be your workout partner—you're much less likely to skip a workout if someone is waiting for you. Just about every sport or activity has a club; to find one, ask around at gyms or local community centers. Keeping up with the crowd also means that you'll be challenged to improve your skills. Ask about organized workouts and fun runs offered by local track clubs, as well as group rides hosted by cycling clubs.
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"On The Bubble" is an animated newscast put on by group of fictional cash-strapped 20-something students in a dorm room at the equally fictional Middle Town Community College.
According to Ad Age, it's also a content play from PepsiCo's Sierra Mist, although there is no brand presence on the site or in the fake newscasts.
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Name and Position of Contact Person:
Penny Smith
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After school program
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Tutor, mentor, supervise children, supervise at "open gym," serve as guest speaker, troubleshoot computer issues, possibly plan activities or start a small interest group.
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Kate Royal
This concert from the Frick Collection features the English soprano Kate Royal and pianist Roger Vignoles. In his review of this concert, New York Times critic Allan Kozinn said: "Ms. Royal produces an attractive, fully focused sound, but her most compelling quality as an interpreter is an ability to offset the polished surface of a trained voice with the passion and the sense of collective memory, however illusory, that folk singers bring to their art."
"Cuatros Madrigales Amatorios," Joaquin Rodrigo
"Quejas, o la Maja y el Ruisenor," Enrique Granados
"Cinq Poemes de Baudelaire," Claude Debussy
"L'Enfant Prodigue," Claude Debussy
"Chants D'Auvergne," Joseph Canteloube
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To Russia with Love: Finland Train Station, Saint Petersburgwritten by neja on 2012-10-26 #places
A train station with a great history. Finland Station is a railway station, which handles transportation to northern destinations including Helsinki and Vyborg. So, if you are arriving in Russia from Helsinki, this is where your train will stop.3 7 Share Tweet
To Russia with Love: Pulkovo Observatory, Saint Petersburgwritten by neja on 2012-10-24 #places
Simply a must! The Pulkovo Obesrvatory has always been among my top favorite places in Saint Petersburg. I can visit it over and over again. After the madness of the big city, it is literarily a breath of fresh air.6 6 Share Tweet
LC-A Anniversary Party @ A2 Club in Saint-Petersburgwritten by lisa-lotte on 2009-07-27 #news
On the 19th of June in the fine Russian city of St. Petersburg (where exactly 25 years ago the first <b>LOMO-COMPACT</b> camera saw the light of day) in the A2 club there was a grand party, which brought together true adepts of analogue photography.3 2 Share Tweet
LC-A Goes To: Saint Petersburg, Russiawritten by chooolss on 2014-06-05 #places
As the iconic LC-A celebrates its 30th birthday this month, we think it's only timely that we look back to Lomography's roots and shine the spotlight on the camera's birthplace, Saint Petersburg. If you haven't been there yourself, or if you have and simply wanted to be reminded of the beauty of the place, we've compiled a few select lomographs taken using no less than the LC-A by our community members!4 Share Tweet
+30ºС: Summer Lomography Exhibition in Loft Project ETAGI in St.Petersburg!written by lomography-russia on 2013-05-23 #news
On May, 29th in St. Petersburg, the Lomography Exhibition "+30ºС" will be opened! The Exhibition has been collected the Lomographic Community Members' best film photos, which features one and only subject: summer, a bright and impetuous season.3 Share Tweet


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POLICE BLOTTER - March 23
Brainerd police
FIRE DANCING — A report at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday of people fire dancing in the street on the 100 block of Birchridge Drive. When officers arrived, the subjects said they are fire performers.
FIGHT — A report at 12:16 p.m. Thursday of a fight taking place behind the Iron Rail, 707 Laurel St.
DISTURBANCE — A report at 3:40 p.m. Wednesday of a disturbance between siblings on Pineview Drive. Juveniles were separated and father returned home to take care of the children.
Brainerd High School, 702 S. Fifth St., Wednesday reported a disturbance with a female student.
A report at 8:20 a.m. Wednesday that Perkins Restaurant and Bakery, 623 W. Washington St., needed assistance with a male who was refusing to leave.
PROPERTY DAMAGE — A report at 10:05 a.m. Wednesday that someone sprayed graffiti on the new building at Bane Park, 1717 S. Seventh St.
SHOOTING — A shooting complaint was reported a 10:43 p.m. Wednesday on the 100 block of H Street.
ARREST — A 22-year-old man was arrested at 8:13 p.m. Wednesday on the 300 block of West Washington Street after a report of a domestic assault.
BURGLARY — Expert Insulation, 1203 Madison St., Wednesday reported a theft and burglary.
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ARRESTS — A 40-year-old man was arrested at 10:24 p.m. Wednesday for making terroristic threats.
A 32-year-old man was arrested at 4:12 p.m. Wednesday in Merrified after a report of suspicious activity.
A 28-year-old woman was arrested at 1:03 a.m. Monday after a report of a welfare check.
INDECENT CONDUCT — A report at 2:16 p.m. Wednesday of indecent conduct on the 20000 block of County Road 3 in Merrifield.
DISTURBANCE — A report at 4:49 a.m. Monday of a group of females causing a disturbance on Pine Street in Nisswa.
THEFT — Bret Jevning Wednesday reported the theft of cords from the seasonal units at Cozy Bay Resort, 23684 County Road 4, Nisswa.
PROPERTY DAMAGE — Lakes Area Lawn Care, 32848 County Road 3, Crosslake, Wednesday reported an employee threw a piece of equipment shattering it.
Ronald Bescheinen Wednesday reported a vehicle struck his mailbox on the 5000 block of Birchdale Road, Brainerd.
BURGLARY — A report at 12:24 p.m. Tuesday of the complainant confronting an individual who was attempting to break into the residence in Deerwood.
SHOOTING — A report at 10:07 a.m. Monday of a shooting complaint in Ironton.
Morrison sheriff
PROPERTY DAMAGE — Florian Gosiak, Little Falls, Wednesday that a green passenger car hit his mailbox and pole.
A report Sunday that a cabin was broken into and several items were taken in Hillman.
FIRE — A report at 6:04 p.m. Monday in Hillman that there was a huge swamp fire and there could be a small structure in danger with the wind. DNR and Pierz Fire Department responded.
A report Friday of a fire out of control along 183rd Street in Little Falls. The resident had a burning permit and the fire jumped the road because of the wind and was burning swamp land.
A report March 15 of a grass fire that was out of control on the 16000 block of 95th Avenue, Little Falls.
THEFT — Danelle Bryniarski, Little Falls, March 15 reported a theft of a calf.
Check the Crow Wing County In-Custody List at http://www.brainerddispatch.com/in_custody.
— Compiled by Jennifer Stockinger, Staff Writer. Follow me on Twitter at www.twitter.com/jennewsgirl.


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KICKOFF TODAY: Will Republican Leaders Back Scandal-Plagued DesJarlais?
Republican Leaders in Congress face a choice.
At 1 p.m. today, Congressman Scott DesJarlais, the Tennessee doctor who encouraged a patient he had sex with to get an abortion and prescribed pain medication to a lover during an affair, is launching his re-election campaign.
Will Speaker Boehner, Leader Cantor and the National Republican Congressional Committee stand by their man or continue sending the message that Congressional Republicans are willing to put their extremist ideology over women's health? Until now, they have been silent.
"Congressman Scott DesJarlais is the latest example of exactly how dangerously out of touch Congressional Republicans are with the values of women in Tennessee and across the country," said Emily Bittner of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. "It's 'family values' Republicans like Congressman DesJarlais who Republican leaders need to take a stand against – or they will be standing with the same Todd Akin, Richard Murdock, Republican War on Women that cost Republicans in 2012. If national Republicans and the NRCC fail to condemn Congressman DesJarlais' campaign today, they will have sent a clear message that Republicans are willing to put their extremist ideology over women's health – again."
Congressman DesJarlais Had Sex with Patients, Encouraged Patient to Get an Abortion, and Prescribed Medication to Patient During an Affair. "A family practice doctor, DesJarlais was forced to empty his war chest when court records revealed a checkered past days before the election. Interviews and documents showed he had sex with two female patients and tried to persuade one to get an abortion. Court documents obtained by the Chattanooga Times Free Press confirmed that the anti-abortion politician supported his ex-wife's abortions in the 1990s; slept with patients and co-workers while chief of staff at a Jasper hospital, bought expensive gifts for his patient-lovers; and prescribed one pain medication during their affair." [Chattanooga Times Free Press, 2/24/13]
In May, Congressman DesJarlais was Reprimanded and Fined for Having Sex with Patients. "Rep. Scott DesJarlais, a licensed physician, was reprimanded and fined by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners for having sex with patients before he was elected to Congress, according to documents released Tuesday […] He was fined $500 for two counts of unprofessional conduct, and is responsible for up to $1,000 in costs for the panel's investigation. He did not contest the findings." [Associated Press, 5/23/13]


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Department of Neurosurgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Journal Club Article: Siddiq F, Chaudhry SA, Tummala RP, Suri MFK, Qureshi AI. Factors and outcomes associated with early and delayed aneurysm treatment in subarachnoid hemorrhage patients in the United States. Neurosurgery. 2012;71:670-678.
In "Factors and outcomes associated with early and delayed aneurysm treatment in subarachnoid hemorrhage patients in the United States," Siddiq et al. analyze a large national database of patients in order to determine which factors, if any, result in early versus delayed treatment of ruptured intracranial aneurysms. Also examined were differences in patient outcomes between the two groups. The authors chronologically present the progression of aneurysm treatment rationale, to the current status where early securement of the aneurysm is essential to minimize the risk of re-bleeding and to maximize prophylaxis and treatment of vasospasm via hypertension. This study is of immense importance to our profession, in that by determining the predictors of delayed aneurysm treatment, we can ideally work toward mitigating those factors and shortening the time to treatment for all subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) patients.
While many studies have examined differences in patient outcomes based on the timing of intervention, to our knowledge, this study represents the first to also look specifically at the factors associated with such timing. A few studies unmentioned in this article, however, have found differences between patient cohorts that are treated early versus late, which we discuss further in Section IX.
In this study, the authors utilize the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) in order to accrue data from 32,048 patients. Appropriate codes were used in order to find patients with aneurysmal SAH who subsequently underwent open or endovascular treatment of an aneurysm. Numerous demographic and outcome variables were analyzed.
Several flaws are noted in the variables collected from the NIS. First is the definition of a "teaching hospital;" namely, "one with an American Medical Association-approved residency program and either membership in the Council of Teaching Hospitals or a ratio of full-time equivalent interns and residents to beds of 0.25 or higher." This definition includes many hospitals without an academic neurosurgery program and neurosurgery residents. Thus, no statistically significant difference was found in the time to treatment of SAH patients between teaching and non-teaching hospitals. It would be illustrative to see whether exclusively analyzing such hospitals with neurosurgery residency programs (or perhaps with inclusion of only Level 1 trauma centers) results in a significantly earlier time to treatment for aneurysmal SAH patients. One would expect a greater likelihood for differences would be found.
The second flaw involves reported use of the 3M Health Information Systems All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Group (3M APR-DRG), which is difficult to interpret. The only neurosurgical article that utilized the 3M APR-DRG cited by the authors was written by the same group of authors. According to the primary reference, the 3M APR-DRG takes into account coded principal and secondary diagnoses, coded procedures, age, sex, and discharge disposition. Thus, the scale is dependent on how conditions are coded and does not take into consideration neurologic outcomes at any point in time, length of hospital stay, etc.
Finally, defining "clinical outcomes based on discharge destination" likely results in inaccurate classifications. In our experience, many patients who have good neurologic outcomes (and good insurance policies) still spend a short amount of time in acute rehabilitation and thus would be placed in the "moderate to severe disability" group. Similarly, terminal patients with diminished neurologic outcomes are frequently discharged home to be cared for by family, and here would be lumped into the "none to minimal disability" group. Judging clinical outcomes based on discharge destination is thus inherently very flawed and the reason why most studies look at neurologic outcome scores after significant periods of time (ie, Glasgow Outcome Score [GOS] at 6 months).
For a crude assessment of the predictors of early versus late treatment of aneurysmal SAH, use of the NIS is adequate. Some inadequacies were mentioned in the previous section. The primary shortcoming of using the NIS is its inherently retrospective nature. A prospective study, even one that results in only a fraction of the total number of patients reported in this study (such as the International Subarachnoid Aneurysm Trial [ISAT], which prospectively analyzed 2,143 patients), would provide more accurate and neurosurgically pertinent information.
The authors found that the predictors of early intervention included endovascular treatment and female sex. Endovascular capabilities certainly allow for more rapid treatment, as the authors acknowledge. While it was statistically significant that women were more likely to undergo earlier intervention (which the authors attribute to aneurysm location and/or number and social factors), the clinical significance is questionable, as females comprised 69% of the early group and 66% of the delayed group (P = 0.01). Patients in the early group had higher in-hospital mortality but survivors were more likely to be discharged home, which the authors attribute to more aggressive treatment of high-grade patients and improved outcomes, respectively. The trend toward more patients in coma/stupor (Hunt-Hess grades 4-5) in the early group lends support to this theory.
A somewhat surprising finding was the higher rate of ventriculostomy in the early group (34% early vs. 29% late; P = 0.001). One wonders whether the lower rate of ventriculostomy (and hence, monitor/control of elevated intracranial pressure) contributed to poorer outcomes and a higher rate of discharge to extended-care facilities in the delayed treatment group.
Patients included in the NIS were more likely to have delayed treatment of their ruptured aneurysms if they were admitted on the weekend. Although this finding is disturbing, it certainly makes sense, given that it is much more difficult to mobilize the necessary teams (surgical, radiological, anesthetic, neuromonitoring, nursing, technical, etc.) during the weekend. Intuitively, treatment was also delayed if patients had pre-existing hypertension, diabetes mellitus, or renal failure. The authors found that patients in the delayed group were more likely to receive gastrostomy tubes and blood transfusions and had longer lengths of hospital stay and subsequent hospital costs, all factors probably attributed to the reported lower rate of in-hospital mortality and lower rate of discharge to home.
In their discussion, Siddiq et al. nicely review the probable explanations behind their findings. They discuss early versus delayed patient outcomes for the major aneurysm trials, namely the Intraoperative Hypothermia for Aneurysm Surgery Trial, the International Cooperative Study on the Timing of Aneurysm Surgery, and the ISAT. They also comprehensively discuss the shortcomings of their study.
The paper is easy to read and is well-organized.
The authors demonstrate good practice of economy of words. One area where more description would have benefited the readers is further explanation of the 3M APR-DRG, perhaps by including descriptive scenarios that demonstrate how a patient gets categorized as a 1, 2, 3, or 4. As it stands, assignment of that number is unclear and appears to be based only minimally on patient outcomes.
A number of studies addressing this very topic were absent from the bibliography of this article. In a prospective study of 550 patients who underwent open clipping of ruptured aneurysms, Ross et al.1 divided patients into early (post-bleed day 1-3), intermediate (post-bleed day 4-10), and late (post-bleed day 11-21) groups. The authors found no statistically significant difference in patient demographics, pre-operative clinical condition, GOS, time to discharge, or discharge destination between the 3 groups. Predictors of poor outcome, regardless of treatment group, were older age and World Federation of Neurological Surgeons grade of 4 or 5. Late surgery was attributed to "delays in diagnosis, transfer, and logistic factors, but not clinical decision."
Using the NIS to analyze 12,023 patients who underwent open aneurysm clipping, Cowan et al.2 compared outcomes in patients treated electively and emergently in hospitals of different volumes (very low, low, high, and very high). For patients treated emergently, very low volume hospitals had higher mortality rates than very high volume hospitals (14.7% vs. 8.9%, respectively; P < 0.001). For all patients, predictors of death included renal disease, older age, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and emergency admission. Patients admitted to the highest volume quartile of hospitals were more likely to survive than if admitted to hospitals of any of the other 3 quartiles.
In a multi-center retrospective study of 411 patients who underwent open clipping of ruptured aneurysms, Nieuwkamp et al.3 found no difference in outcome between early (post-bleed day 0-3), intermediate (post-bleed day 4-7), and late (post-bleed day 7+) treatment groups, if the patients were in good clinical condition at admission. Patients who were high-grade did have improved outcomes with earlier intervention. Statistics were not calculated to compare demographic variables, but similar to the Siddiq et al. study, there was a trend toward earlier treatment in females. Women made up 72%, 67%, and 64% of the early, intermediate, and late groups, respectively.
Finally, in a prospective analysis of 439 SAH patients, Eden et al.4 did not find that race was a factor in time to treatment in the greater Cincinnati area. The authors did find, however, that patients transferred from other facilities were treated more quickly than patients directly admitted to the emergency department, which was thought secondary to delayed triage times in higher-volume emergency rooms. Similar to the Siddiq et al. study, this study found that patients with diabetes experienced a delay in time to treatment.
The 3 tables included by the authors are easy to understand and nicely summarize the study's findings.
A multi-center prospective study, with patients followed by neurosurgeons and data values understandable by neurosurgeons, would help to validate the findings of this article.
We would like to thank Holly Wagner for her editorial assistance in preparing this document.
1. Ross N, Hutchinson PJ, Seeley H, Kirkpatrick PJ. Timing of surgery for supratentorial aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage: report of a prospective study. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2002;72(4):480-484.
2. Cowan JA, Jr., Dimick JB, Wainess RM, Upchurch GR, Jr., Thompson BG. Outcomes after cerebral aneurysm clip occlusion in the United States: the need for evidence-based hospital referral. J Neurosurg. 2003;99(6):947-952.
3. Nieuwkamp DJ, de Gans K, Algra A, et al. Timing of aneurysm surgery in subarachnoid haemorrhage--an observational study in The Netherlands. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2005;147(8):815-821.
4. Eden SV, Morgenstern LB, Sekar P, et al. The role of race in time to treatment after subarachnoid hemorrhage. Neurosurgery. 2007;60(5):837-843.


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5 Rainforest 'Ecosystem Services' That Nourish People and the Planet
By Ioulia Fenton for Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the Planet Program via Living Green Magazine
From wetlands to coral reefs, the Earth's diverse ecosystems support and regulate many of the planet's most critical natural processes. They also contribute important cultural, social, and economic benefits to human communities. These contributions, known more broadly as "ecosystem services," are estimated to be worth trillions of dollars per year.
The world's rainforest ecosystem services—such as increased rainfall, soil stability, and a regulated climate—are integral to the successful production of food in many parts of the world. Rainforests in the Amazon and the Congo, for example, support rainfall in key, surrounding agricultural areas.
Here are five ecosystem services that rainforests provide to people and the planet:
1) Nutrient cycling and soil formation — According to the Rainforest Conservation Fund, many of the world's tropical rainforests live "on the edge," meaning that they receive very few nutrient inputs from the outside and must produce most nutrients themselves. When left intact, a rainforest acts as a closed-loop system, recycling the nutrients it has created; without tree cover, however, these nutrients would be lost and the forest would not survive.
Soil formation is another important and related supporting service. Most rainforests are "wet deserts," located in areas with acidic, clay-like soils that are low in nutrients and that normally cannot sustain much life. Trees and plants maintain soil quality by providing organic material, such as leaves and branches. Their roots anchor the soil and prevent it, as well as the nutrients within it, from being washed away by heavy rainfall. Rainforest soils are thus poorly adapted to agriculture, because once the vegetation is removed, the soil is highly vulnerable to erosion and nutrient leaching.
2) Rain making — Some rainforest services extend across vast geographical areas. For example, the Amazon forest reportedly makes as much as 50 percent of its own rainfall, through a combination of processes. Paradise Earth, a global Paradise Earthrainforest conservation project, explains that the winds moving westward from the Atlantic Ocean carry moisture to the region, which the plants then recycle through transpiration, releasing it into the atmosphere through their leaves. This, and the region's persistent cloud cover, add to humidity and form the basis of precipitation that moves throughout the region. When the moisture hits the high wall of the Andes, the water is deflected to the south, providing important rainfall that supports agriculture and hydropower production in south-central Brazil and northern Argentina. "The newly recognized Amazon rain machine is making a vital contribution to the Brazilian economy through its benefits to agro-industry and some hydro-electric facilities," notes Paradise Earth.
3) Regulating climate and air quality — Rainforests help to maintain balance by regulating numerous natural processes. According to Rainforest Concern, "without rainforests continually recycling huge quantities of water, feeding the rivers, lakes and irrigation systems, droughts would become more common."
Rainforests also help regulate air quality, while locking away carbon dioxide that would otherwise contribute to planetary warming. Unlike humans, trees absorb (breathe in) atmospheric carbon dioxide and produce (breathe out) oxygen. They use the extracted carbon as raw material for growth of their living parts, such as stems, leaves, and roots.
Read the rest of the piece over at Living Green Magazine
Ioulia Fenton is a Food and Agriculture Research Intern at Nourishing the Planet.


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Red Dawn Remake May Finally Hit Theaters Sometime Next Year
The long-delayed remake of the 1984 invasion film Red Dawn — it was first targeted for November 2010 release — will at last open sometime next year, thanks to a new deal between FilmDistrict and MGM.
All together now: "Wolverines!" Don't over-do it, though; while 24 Frames reports an agreement is being hashed out, there's no word on an actual release date.
Starring Chris Hemsworth, Josh Peck, Adrianne Palicki and Josh Hutcherson, the film updates the Cold War classic, replacing the Soviet and Cuban invaders with the North Koreans. Well, first producers replaced the Soviets with the Chinese, but once they realized offending the government of China might hurt the film's international distribution, the villains were changed — through the magic of digital technology — to the North Koreans.


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Blickachsen 11
Contemporary Sculpture in Bad Homburg and Frankfurt RheinMain
21 May - 1 October 2017
In collaboration with Museum Liaunig, Neuhaus, Austria
In 2017, with the eleventh edition of the "Blickachsen" sculpture biennale, we will be celebrating its twentieth anniversary.
It is a good moment to look back on the breathtaking development of the exhibition: from its first beginnings in 1997 in the Bad Homburg Kurpark through a period of rapid and progressive expansion both within the city and beyond, culminating in the establishment in 2013 of the Blickachsen Foundation to secure its long-term future. The Foundation now has overall responsibility for "Blickachsen", organizing the exhibitions in collaboration with the City of Bad Homburg, the Kur- und Kongreß-GmbH and the Administration of the Public Stately Homes and Gardens in Hesse.
I am of course delighted that the project has grown to be such a major event, enabling us to bring so many talented young artists together with leading names in modern sculpture to Bad Homburg and the Region.
I already look forward to "Blickachsen 11" in 2017.
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You may not realize it, but the Travelers Championship (formerly the Greater Hartford Open) in Cromwell is one of the longest-running events on the PGA Tour. Originally named the Insurance City Open, it was first held in 1952 and has hosted some of the sport's most legendary names. It's also been home to legendary names outside of golf. The event became the Sammy Davis Jr. Greater Hartford Open after the entertainer became a fixture in the Pro-Am.
So who are some of the legends who have taken home the Traveler's trophy? You've probably heard of a few of them.
Arnold Palmer
1956, 1960
The legenary Arnold Palmer won for the second time in his career at the 1956 Insurance City Open (as the Travelers was then known). That win would set the stage for a terrific 1957 season that included four professional wins. He went on to capture the 1958 Masters title, and the rest as they say, is history.
Palmer would take home the Insurance City title in 1960, after also winning the Masters and the U.S. Open that year.
In all, he posted 62 career PGA wins and seven major championships. He was named PGA Player of the Year in 1960 and '62 and was elected into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974.
But perhaps his greatest accomplishment is mixing iced tea with lemonade. Now that, my friends, is visionary.


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1. Something Wicked This Way Comes to MOTAT
All Hallows' Eve is set to bring terror to those heading to Western Springs. A Victorian Village is home to some terrifying characters, including the horrifying Miss Havisham in the chapel or the living doll in Willow Cottage. Tomorrow, 7pm-12am. Tickets: Family pass (2 adults and up to 4 children): $60, individual pass: $20.
2. Auckland Tall Ships Festival
Eight ships and over 600 sailors taking part in tall ships festivals in Melbourne and Sydney are in town for the three-day event. Today, tomorrow and Monday, 10am-4pm. Queens Wharf, Quay St. All ages free.
3. Armageddon Expo
For all you hardcore film gurus and pop culture fans. This year's Auckland show will have stars from Harry Potter, The Lord of The Rings, Walking Dead, Doctor Who and Once Upon a Time. There will be amusement rides, a massive gaming area and trading card tournaments - making it a perfect event for the whole family.
Today, tomorrow and Monday, 10am-6pm. ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane, Auckland. Tickets $10-$20.
4. Cult Couture fashion show
A highlight of the annual Southside Arts Festival. Now in its 12th year, it showcases original avant garde designs from up and coming Kiwi designers. Today, 8pm. Vodafone Events Centre, Manukau City. Tickets $25.
5. The Xtra, Xtra Long Weekend at the movies
With Auckland's weather looking a little off it may be the perfect opportunity to spend the day - or night - at the movies.
Event Cinemas on Queen St will be running movies 24 hours a day until Monday; meaning you can catch a movie at 2am, 4am or even 7am. The schedule includes films currently showing as well as old movies such as Jaws, Jurassic Park, Pulp Fiction and Dirty Dancing.
• For more info visit: eventcinemas.co.nz.


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Sept. 6
--Branford: The Alzheimer's Association, Connecticut Chapter, caregiver program on "Keeping the Caregiver Healthy, Family Dynamics and Community Resources," 6-8 p.m. at Orchard House, 421 Shore Drive. A light dinner will be served. To register or for information, contact Maria Tomasetti at 203-230-1777, ext. 14, or email@example.com.
--Cheshire: The Cheshire Women's Club meets, 11 a.m., Senior Center, 240 Maple Ave. Free and open to the public. The program this month will be the Humble Bees, a musical group. Call 203-250-7669.
--Guilford: Craig Hotchkiss, education manager at the Mark Twain House & Museum, will discuss the life and times of Mark Twain in Hartford, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. The presentation will be followed by a 20-minute DVD demonstrating how the Mark Twain House was saved from demolition. Free, all are welcome. Space is limited, reserve your place at www.guilfordfreelibrary.org or by calling 203-453-8282.
--Seymour: Family place playgroup for infants to age 5, 10:30 a.m., Seymour Public Library, 46 Church St. Includes play tme, craft table and circle time. For information, call 203-888-3903.
Sept. 7
--Hamden: Free movie night, "Casablanca," 8 p.m., on the big screen at Town Center Park, 2761 Dixwell Ave. Food for sale includes hot dogs, hamburgers, fried dough, kettle-popped popcorn and ice cream. Call 203-287-2579.
Sept. 8
--North Haven: The Animal Haven is holding a supply drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Choice Pet, 63 Washington Ave. Canned cat food, paper towels, bleach, towels (new or used), dry cat food and canned or dry dog food is needed. Representatives will be on hand with homeless pets and collecting donations. For information, visit www.theanimalhaven.com.
Sept. 9
--Stamford: 45th Ukrainian Day Festival, 9 a.m., on the grounds of St. Basil's Seminary, Glenbrook Road. Pontifical Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 11. Priests will be available to hear confessions. Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the gate. For tickets or information, call 203-269-5909.
Sept. 10
--Derby: "Low Cost & Nutritious Food Shopping and Preparation," 6:30 p.m., Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St. Doris Little of the University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension System will discuss the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. Registration is requested. For information, call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.
--Guilford: Vocalist Rich Moran, accompanied by Judy Webber on piano and Jeff Webber on saxophone, will perform classic tunes from the "Great American Songbook," at 7 p.m. at the Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Free, all welcome, but space is limited. Reserve your place at guilfordfreelibrary.org or call 203-453-8282.
--Milford: The Low Vision Support Group meets, 10 a.m., Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive. For information, call Eileen Torow at 203-878-8904.
--Milford: Women Redefining Retirement meets, 7 p.m., Golden Hill Health Care Center, 2028 Bridgeport Ave. Janine Mahon from "Dress a Girl CT," an organization that transforms pillowcases into dresses for girls in need all over the world, will speak. For information, visit womenrr.tripod.com.
--Seymour: Seymour Historical Society Program on Adolf Hitler's death with state archaeologist Nicholas Bellantoni, 7 p.m. at the Seymour Community Center, 20 Pine St. Free for society members; cost is $3 for nonmembers and $5 per couple. For information, contact 203-881-2156 or email@example.com.
Sept. 11
--Branford: Psychobiographer Fred Biamonte will offer a private glimpse into Edward Hopper's life, focusing on his childhood and his turbulent relationship with his wife, 7 p.m., James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St. Part of the Friends of the Blackstone Lecture Series. For information, call 203-488-1441.
--Milford: St. Mary Guild of Milford annual pot luck supper following Mass at 6:30 p.m. Guests for the evening will be the scholarship and grant winners with their families. All women of the parish are invited.
Sept. 12
--Bridgeport: St. Vincent's "Nutrition for Cancer Survivors," 4:30-5:30 p.m., Elizabeth Pfriem SWIM Center for Cancer Care adjacent to the hospital. To register or for information, call the SWIM Hot Line at 203-576-6158.
--Guilford: Author Gerard Brooker discusses "The Anatomy of a Book," 7-8 p.m. Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. Brooker will share the writing techniques he used in developing the storyline and characters for his book, "There's a Fortune Cookie in my Turtle Soup." Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing. Free, all welcome. Space is limited, reserve your place at www.guilfordfreelibrary.org or by 203-453-8282.
--New Haven: Nationally certified instructor Michaela Hauser-Wagner offers an introduction to the Alexander Technique, designed to maintain and improve the health of the back, 1-2 p.m., New Haven Public Library, 133 Elm St. Like yoga, the Alexander Technique can help with symptoms of repetitive strain injury or carpal tunnel syndrome, backache or stiff neck and shoulders. There is no charge and participants should bring a mat. For information, call the library at 203-946-8835.
--New Haven: Author Jarret Liotta will discuss his adventures in writing and publishing his sci-fi comic novel, "Space Case," as an e-book from 6 to 7:30 p.m., New Haven Public Library, 133 Elm St. Cost is $5 at the door. Free parking is available. Visit www.e-bookwriter.eventbrite.com or call 203-946-8835.


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Lifeline Jungle Gym XT
Suspension training is a form of resistance training that uses the body's own weight to provide resistance when hanging from or otherwise utilizing suspension straps attached to steel frames for fitness center use, or ceiling beams, studs, doors, or wall-mounted anchors for home use. The Lifeline Jungle Gym XT offered by Power Systems is one of the most popular models of this type of home workout equipment.
The Jungle Gym XT comes with two eight-foot, industrial-strength suspension straps with integrated handles that are easy to grip with either hands or feet, depending on the exercises being performed. The Lifeline Jungle Gym also comes with:
- Two integrated easy-wipe handles with Easy-In-Foot Cradles™
- Two carbon-fiber cam buckles for inline adjustments
- Two non-scuff door anchors with two strap-end adjustors
- A Duo-Link attachment to combine the two straps to transform it into a single unit
- Wall poster
One of the key points of this trainer is its flexibility, and its ability to be used in so many different formulations. Unlike competing gym equipment, the Lifeline system allows you to easily change the width of the system to allow targeting different muscle areas. Thus you can use the system in a traditional V-shaped configuration or use a more vertical orientation that resembles the Olympic ring equipment popular in CrossFit training. The Easy-In Foot Cradles are a major selling point if you have ever struggled with getting your feet into the handles of other competing systems. This makes transitioning between different types of exercises easy.
- Portable and easy to set up and use
- Perfect for beginners and expert athletes
- Sturdy, industrial-quality straps and mountings hold you safely no matter what position you choose for exercising
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Another selling point that makes this system among the best exercise equipment we offer at Power Systems is how portable the Lifeline Jungle Gym XT is. It weighs only 1 pound and fits into your suitcase, so you can easily use it in hotel rooms while traveling. You can even use it safely outside by hooking the straps over a tree or climbing frame to enable outdoor workouts. So if you are looking for the perfect piece of low-cost workout equipment for home use or travel, it's hard to do better than the Lifeline Jungle Gym XT.
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Music Man–Grumpy Old (music) Man
I go to see four or five different unsigned bands every single week. That doesn't make me cool, it's my job, it's what I do for a living; I go to shows. What makes me cool is that I show up on time for virtually every one of them. Now that I think about it maybe that's not cool, it's actually the polar opposite of cool. Doesn't matter, the fact is I don't want to miss any part of the show if at all possible. If I'm going to make the effort to see a band, chances are I REALLY want to see them which means I want to be there from the beginning. What if I were to miss the song that got my attention in the first place? What if the singer comes out and does a mind-blowing rendition of Radiohead's "No Surprises"? What then? I'd be a little ticked, that's what.
But what really gets under my skin is when a band says they're going on at say, 9:00, but they don't actually go on until say 10:00. It's ok if it's not really the band's fault. Maybe they're playing the StarBar which routinely runs an inexcusable minimum of an hour and a half behind (I'll save my thoughts on that for another time). But normally the band knows perfectly well that they are not in fact going on at "9", they're just saying that to make sure everyone gets there on time. I know, I was in bands for a long time and I did the same thing. The problem is that when you're out and about trying to catch as many shows as possible, you're sometimes forced to leave another show a tad early just to be sure you make the other one on time. And when that happens nothing is more infuriating then finding out that the band you went to see hasn't even sound checked yet.
It seems like that has been happening more and more, and I'm kind of over it. Bands: The smart, and dare I say "cool" thing to do would be to tell everyone the actual time you are going to hit the stage. If they miss the first half because they were late then that's their problem. Your show should be good enough that people want to get there early for it. Or it should be such an amazing performance that for the rest of the night the person who is late hears about from those who were smart enough to get there on time. Make people want to be at your shows, and don't earn a rep for lying about set times. I know this makes me sound old and crotchety, and perhaps I am, but I've wasted more time watching bands set up their gear during what they told me was their set time than I care to recall. Word to the wise, be honest about when you're going on stage, especially when you're still trying to earn fans.
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man, thats a tough one.
on one hand, i totally agree with you – i hate waiting around, mostly if its getting late and i've got other things going on.
You also know, musicians, like all artists can be flakes sometimes (sometimes?) and schedules aren't the most important thing to them. they also want more people in the audience for when they decide to blow your mind with their rendition of Radiohead's Surprises.
I'm not too sure about the Star Bar thought – last week at Big Trouble I had no problem getting the bands to start at the exact time we'd planned for them to play. 10 to 1045, 11 to 1145 and 12 to 1245. Smooth like butter. I was especially amazed that I managed to do it with possibly the most rowdy frontman in Atlanta on the bill. He had no problem sticking to the schedule.
Honestly, the one and only time a PDS event has gone off schedule at the Star Bar was at the Day of the Dead – but that wasnt the Star Bar's fault – the Constellations forgot a synth and didnt realize it until they were about to go on – it happens and it delayed the schedule by an hour. Sure it pissed some people off, but everyone played and at the end everyone was happy.
I asked them though about it – because I had heard complaints in the past – and honestly, they just said "we delay the set times if we think we can get more people in." As much as it sucks for those of us who get their early, it makes sense – and i think its a great thing that they do for the bands – not to mention they're probably the only venue that doesnt take a cut at the door screwing bands out of money.
OK, thats it. i guess today WAS a day for a rant….
Yeah—it is definitely good for the bands to play in front of as many people as possible–and I certainly don't blame a venue for wanting as many people in as possible (its for alcohol sales not band satisfaction, or maybe it's both)—my blog was directed more at bands (and I know I'm in the minority–hence the name of the blog)–just gets annoying when I miss shows in order to make it on time to another show—btw, I'm a big fan of the StarBar–I go their more then any venue in the city—they almost never run on time–PDS events are usually the only ones that do—its all good though, it's the nature of the beast and I totally understand, I just don't always like it : )
Hmmmmmmmmm, well I WORK in a venue somewhere just about every weekend and I disagree with blaming everything on the bands….. Yes they can be slackers at times but there are also problems that happen which are just totally unpredictable and have to be taken care of before the show starts. Too many to list!
Bands WILL sometimes tell their crowd to come later but it's also ultimately up to the venue and who's running the show as to the start time. It depends if bands drop out at last minute or the day before cause of some bullshit reason, or if a band wants a short set, or any other thing that happens to make the venue change the schedule last minute.
Yes it is pretty much all about the alcohol sales but if a bands crowd hasn't all shown up yet and they want to wait for them, it usually means no one else is coming and they are just being hopeful. Most acts talk a good game about themselves to get booked and give the venue confidence they will bring a crowd. The marketing is pretty much dependent upon myspace anymore and they could give a shit about pounding the pavement and telling everyone they come in contact with about their music….. Most of them are just plain lazy, but I am getting off topic.
There are MANY factors as to why shows start late but if you're going to bitch at anyone, I would bring it up to the room first….. Simple practice is:
For huge national shows get there on time cause the stage manager doesn't fuck around and he could give a crap if the crowd is there or not.
For smaller national acts get there pretty much on time but a half hour won't kill ya.
For Local acts get there an hour late cause they always start an hour later or more than posted time, and I would expect it to run behind cause most local levels don't even know what a schedule is.
i was just playing devils advocate….happy thanksgiving! any good shows this weekend????


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Flower pins
"I just bought these great leather flower pins. I think new and different materials are replacing the Sex and the City, Sarah Jessica Parker big flower pins that she was wearing. They're getting smaller and a little more funky."
Lisa Herzlich, marketing manager, Cherry Creek Shopping Center
"There's not just one thing. I need a whole new outfit, so this is what it would be: A spaghetti-strap flowy top with color or print -- which would be unusual for me, but I'd get it because it'd help update my basic-black wardrobe -- black cropped pants, chandelier earrings, a great tote and hot sunglasses."
Craig Pea and Jay Salas , designers/co-owners, Suavecito's
Lolos, Chuck Taylors
"For us personally, we're pretty simple. But our customers go for Lolos. They gotta have that. Hats are really big, so that's what we stock up on for the summertime. But for Jay and Craig, hell, you gotta have your Chuckies."
BaSheBa Earth, designer, Urban Earth
Crocheted bikini top and matching crocheted big-hole skirt
"That's the bomb for this season, and that's what I've been working on. A beautiful, one-of-a-kind crocheted bikini top and matching big-hole skirt."
Jeremy Silas Ulibarri, designer, Inferno Clothing
White T-shirt
"Rare shoes and a clean, new, white T-shirt. You can never go wrong in the summer if you do this."
Wendy Aiello, owner, Aiello Public Relations and Marketing
Lancme Flash Bronzer
"A fake tan, that's my summer must-have. Lancme's spray-on tan goes on really well; it's easy, and it's a spray, so it distributes evenly."
Nicole Beckett, designer/owner,
Agogo Star
Agogo's Strawberry Sorbet dress
"Featured in the June issue of Cosmo, it just happens to be the dress to have to get Gwen Stefani's cover look. But Cosmo aside, this is my favorite dress, because it is made of light, airy chiffon cut on the bias. Pair it with strappy wedge heels, and a girl is sure to make the scene."
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Sarah is a web designer who's been burning the midnight oil to create a site for a new client. It's a high-profile job for a big brand, with the promise of more to follow, so she sees it as a fantastic opportunity.
It's been a tough week but when she looks at the finished work she feels it has been worth it—it gives her that tingling feeling she gets when she's done something special. She can't wait to show it to the client.
The moment of truth arrives, when the client delivers his verdict:
"Well, I have to say I expected something better than that."
Sarah is crushed. For a moment, she almost starts defending the work and explaining the thinking behind it. But instead, she takes a deep breath and asks a question.
"What is it you're not happy about?"
For the next fifteen minutes she does nothing but ask and listen intently, taking detailed notes and checking that she has understood his concerns.
Eventually, she narrows it down to one specific aspect of the design. When she realizes why he's disappointed, she breathes a sigh of relief—it's a relatively trivial point, and easy to change without compromising her design.
"If I can fix this for you, will you be happy to sign the project off?"
"Sure, if you can change that before my presentation tomorrow afternoon."
Chances are you've been in Sarah's shoes: you produce work you're really proud of, then someone with none of your professional skill, knowledge, or expertise judges it in an instant—often based on vague or subjective criteria. They don't know much about art but they know what they don't like.And as long as they are your client (or your boss) you have to work with them, to help them articulate their response to your work, and find a way to move the project forward.
Which is easier said than done when your work is being judged or dismissed—it's only natural for the criticism to sting. So here are some tips on dealing with this kind of crushing feedback on your work.
1. Take a deep breath—and focus on getting what you wantSarah could have got defensive at the client's first response, but she bit her tongue and took a different approach, because she knew from experience it was her best chance of getting a positive outcome.
Don't react defensively—or aggressively—no matter how hurt, disappointed, or annoyed you feel. Start by taking a deep breath and reminding yourself of your goal.
2. Clarify the feedbackBefore you explain, defend or offer to fix your work, it's essential that you understand exactly what the other person doesn't like about it. This is not easy, given that they may not express their initial reaction very clearly or constructively.
Here are some of the common traits of unhelpful feedback:
Before you can have any meaningful discussion, you need to clarify what they are talking about. You can do this by asking questions:
At this stage your goal is to understand (and help them to articulate) their criteria for judgment, and how exactly (in their opinion) the work fails to meet these criteria. You are not agreeing with them, just clarifying what they mean.
3. Ask solution-focused questionsThe next step is to move the conversation forward to a positive conclusion: either (a) getting the work accepted in its current form or (b) agreeing on what needs changing. Solution-focused questions are powerful tools for doing this.
To ask a solution-focused question, describe a potential solution and ask whether it would be acceptable to the other person. For example, to get a piece of work accepted in its current form, you might ask:
"I know you don't like the look of it, but if I can show you evidence that your customers prefer it this way, will you sign it off?"
Or to agree what needs changing, you could ask:
"So if I change the colors and add the new headline, you'll be happy?"
Your goal is to leave the room with a clearly agreed upon next step towards a solution. They may still be skeptical or unsure, but at least you know what you need to do to get the work accepted.
Originally published on 99U.com.Mark McGuinness is a coach who helps creative professionals create more, suffer less and attract more opportunities. He is the author of the popular blog Lateral Action and the book Resilience: Facing Down Rejection and Criticism on the Road to Success.
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Lady Gaga builds onstage vodka bar
Absolut Vodka and Lady Gaga have joined forces to launch the Absolut ARTPOP Lounge – an onstage bar built into the set which will stage the grammy-award winner's upcoming tour.
Two fans will be picked from their seats at each of Gaga's US artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball concerts to experience the exclusive bar where cocktails such as the "Absolut Gaga" will be served, featuring ginger ale, apple sparkling cider, grapefruit and Absolut.
Fans will also have the chance to win Absolut ARTPOP Lounge tickets to select shows across the country through the #Absolutgaga contest at absolutgaga.com.
Lady Gaga said it was unlike anything she had done before and that the collaboration with Absolut would give fans the chance to "sit inside the stage" at their own bar and creating a "huge rave in the spirit of art and creativity."
Joao Rozario, vice president of vodkas at Pernod Ricard said: "At Absolut, we believe transformative collaborations are the cornerstone of creativity.
"Absolut – a brand with a rich history of innovative collaborations with artists spanning art, music and fashion – and Lady Gaga, a beacon of creativity and individuality, are coming together to add awe to an already inspiring entertainment experience."
The artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball world tour starts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on May 4 followed by dates across North America, Asia, Australia and Europe.
For more information visit livenation.com/ladygaga.


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Four-stroke portable power where you need it
Whether you're a fishing enthusiast looking for an easy way to get on the water, or a yacht owner seeking a handy auxiliary - the F4 offers the ideal solution.
Model Year
F4A 15 in.
Engine Type
4-stroke, 1-cylinder
139 cc (8.5 ci)
Bore x Stroke
62 x 46 mm (2.44 x 1.81 in.)
4,000 - 5,000
Fuel Induction
OHV (overhead valve)
Wet sump
Raw water, thermostatic control
Above propeller
Gear Ratio
2.08:1 (27/13)
Gear Shift
Shaft Length
15 in.
27 kg (60 lbs.)
Trim System
5 positions / 69�
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|Lightweight, Portable Power
|Weighing in as light as 60 pounds, these 139 cc OHV single cylinder four stroke powerhouses offer a CDI ignition system, optimally-balanced crankshaft, long span mounting system, labyrinth exhaust and a host of other features for smooth, quiet power. They even have built-in carrying handles for true portability and convenience.
|Maximum Efficiency
|The carburetor and its setting is factory-selected for maximum fuel efficiency, helping these outboards achieve a 3-star C.A.R.B. emissions rating. Additionally, automatic decompression, built-in auxiliary priming, and start-in-gear prevention help make for easy, safer starts.
|Comfortable, Convenient Control
|With a dynamically-balanced and dampened large twist-grip throttle, 180° steering, and large F-N-R shift handle; comfortable, convenient control is key.
|Easy Operation
|A 1.1 l�see-through fuel tank is built in, with switchable access to a standard external tank for extended range. A tilted, water resistant fuel filler cap and built-in fuel strainer add to both the convenient operation and reliability of these outboards.
|Easy Storage Oil Retention System
|Provides peace of mind when storing or carrying the engine to and from the water. This Yamaha exclusive feature allows for the engine to be stored on either side or on the front grip without any fear of oil leakage assuring the engine is easy to start the first time out.
|Auxiliary Primer Bulb
|A small auxiliary primer bulb is fitted to the fuel pipe before the carburetor in the cowling. By ensuring the delivery of fuel to the carburetor, the engine can be started smoothly even after long-term storage.
|Reliable Lubrication
|A pressurized oiling system minimizes engine wear for extra long engine life.
|Versatile Performance
|A 5-step trim adjustment couples with a 3-step Shallow Water Drive System to help make these outboards perform in various conditions. A splined propeller shaft and an expanded selection of available propeller sizes give you performance that's versatile and easy to handle and operate.
|Yamaha�s Ideal Anti-corrosion Protection
|You need an engine you can rely on. Yamaha outboards are renowned for their durability and how well they hold value. Central to this is the unique YDC-30 aluminum alloy that protects the engine's exterior parts, and a zinc coating, high-quality stainless steel, and 5-stage exterior coating for long-lasting protection inside and out.
*Price, if shown, is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and does not include government fees, taxes, dealer freight/preparation, dealer document preparation charges or any finance charges (if applicable). MSRP and/or final actual sales price will vary depending on options or accessories selected.


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Ku Klux Klan adversary Stetson Kennedy dies at 94
The man who took on the Ku Klux Klan by going undercover and infiltrating the organization has died. Stetson Kennedy died on Saturday at 94. He used radio and books to expose the Klan's work. He published I Rode with the Ku Klux Klan in 1954. The book has also been titled The Klan Unmasked and The Jim Crow Guide.
Kennedy, who was accused of exaggeration and embellishment right up until a few years ago, infiltrated the Klan by using the name of a dead uncle who had been a member.


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My last Harry Pussy post proved pretty popular so, me being Mr. Man-Of-The-People an'all that (hmmm), here's another one...
Released in 1997, several years on from their In An Emergency You Can Shit On A Peurto Rican Whore debut, this LP's officially untitled but has assumed the Fuck You (aka Tour) mantle. It's pretty scarce I think - a friend found the link on Soulseek & passed it onto me, since when I've only been able to excavate the scantest of info (even the mandatory sleeve scan has eluded me, what a sorry state of affairs). Noise-wise it's typically spectacular - the feral opener "Drop The Bomb" is a nigh-on perfect mission statement (all 16 seconds of it), though their D.Bailey-on-Salvia skronk (yes, skronk) has extended out into virtually avant garde territories by the album's close. Bits of Fuck You were compiled on Load's highly recommended You'll Never Play This Town Again compilation (a mere 42 tracks!), which you can purchase here, my dears.
You'll no doubt be aware that, since Harry P's demise, drummer/screamer extraordinaire Adris Hoyos has married The Shadow Ring's Graham Lambkin & apparently (hopefully temporarily?) given up music. Her insane Monostadt 6 CD is still well worth seeking out however (ahem!), as is her initial collaboration with Lambkin, Transmission (both debuted with eponymous releases on Betley Welcomes Careful Drivers around the same time as Fuck You). Guitarist Bill Orcutt recently re-emerged with A New Way To Pay Old Debts, a highly regarded vinyl LP of lo-fi acoustic soloing on Palilalia (500 copies, all gone). The Wire love it & bizarrely seem intent on setting him up as a 21st century Fahey - fingers crossed for a "challenging" appearance on Later... With Jools Holland semi-sharpish! Take cover, etc...
Yeah, you.
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Sears came out to clean air ducts for a quote of $367 but ended up cleaning air conditioner for over $1000.
When they left the Air conditioner was not working. We had to call another company to fix the problem that the Sears technician disabled. Sears technician had trouble communicating in English.
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EXCLUSIVE: Ghana starlet Isaac Donkor agrees Inter Milan contract extension
Ghanaian starlet Isaac Donkor has reached an agreement to sign a contract extension which will see him at Inter Milan until 2017, GHANASoccenert.com can exclusively report.
Donkor has one year left on his current contract and his representative is delighted to announce the youngster's continuous stay at the San Siro.
"We are delighted to announce that we have reached an agreement for the contract renewal until 2017 and became part of the new project Inter,†Donkor's agent Patrick Bastianelli said.
"It's too early to say what will be the future for Donkor: for now he has to work day after day to improve and grow again. "
Donkor made his debut in the Europa League at the age of 17 and could be persuaded to represent the country he plays in rather than the country of his birth.
He has made four appearances under Walter Mazzarri.


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The luckiest chipmunk ever came to our house tonight. It is lucky because it came into a house of 9 cats and managed to make it out alive!
I don't think the next one will be so lucky.
We all know now how the chipmunk moves.
We know its scent.
And someday we will know its taste!
Our orange friend Calvin crossed the bridge.
He was a very fun cat. We love him and his family very much and will miss him.
Rest in peace dear friend
When we first met
We were Kittens in Kontrol
You were my Valentine Friend
You looked so beautiful
We grew up together
Getting older bit by bit
I knew you were the one
I would spend my nine lives with
We played at your house
Hiding from Onyx and Horus
We hid under the bed
And no one ever caught us!
We played in your kitchen
While it was being remodeled
You jumped on top of cabinets
And I nimbly followed
Finally the day arrived
You said you'd be my girl
I couldn't believe my luck
I was on top of the world!
We were two Rock N Roll cats
We danced all night long
I serenaded you with "Lady"
It was our special song
Under the mistletoe
We had our first kiss
A brand new year arrived
It was such sweet bliss
Then one day you were gone
Life just isn't fair
It was too soon for my girl
With the beautiful black hair
I know you are in Heaven
Looking down on me
Watching over our friends
And our families
One day we will be together
Running through the sky
My sweet Angel, My Cinder
I will always be your guy
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GoBank, the mobile-first bank account from prepaid veteran Green Dot Corporation, opened its doors to all comers today.
GoBank updated its iPhone app this morning and noted that invitations are no longer needed to open accounts. Users can also open accounts within the app, without moving to a browser-based process. An announcement was posted on Green Dot's website this morning.
An Android update allowing a similar invitation-less, in-app account opening is coming soon, according to the announcement.
GoBank announced in May that its official launch date would by July 4, Independence Day — the independence being from big banks, CEO Steve Streit said from the stage at Finovate last month.
A new retail partner, Barnes & Noble's college bookstores, was also announced. Rite Aid had been introduced as a partner in May. Both of these chains will carry GoBank account-opening kits along with Green Dot prepaid cards and Green Dot's MoneyPaks.
MetroPCS will distribute the GoBank app across its Android device portfolio.
Perhaps most importantly, the 12th season of the TV show "Project Runway" launches July 18 and will feature a partnership with GoBank.
The GoBank app update also mentions a new disclosure before checks are deposited. This likely relates to GoBank's recent update of its terms of service regarding checks. Specifically, there may be a delay of up to 10 business days before checks deposited via mobile deposit are added to bank accounts. This is described in section 3.d.iii of the terms of service:
iii. Checks Deposited Using Our Mobile Deposit Service. If we confirm receipt of your deposit information on a business day before 4:00 p.m. Pacific time, we will consider that day to be the day of your deposit; otherwise, your Check will be considered deposited as of the next business day. We will make funds from your Check deposits available to you ten (10) business days after the day of your deposit. We may elect to extend the hold period for mobile deposit, for all or a portion of your deposit, for any reason and will notify you if we do so.
We expect another, perhaps more significant, announcement from GoBank on July 4. [UPDATE: A company representative said that this is the launch originally announced for July 4. Since the product was ready early, the launch date was moved forward.]
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