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All-time leading scorer Katie Smith retiring exactly the way she wants
A sporting luminary will leave the game Sunday evening. The fanfare may be nominal, the attention outside of those who already follow will be scarce, but there are worse things than that.
In fact, that might be how Katie Smith would prefer it.
"I'm probably a little more under the radar than some," she says.
The all-time leading scorer in women's professional basketball history will call it quits after her New York Liberty finish up their season against the Washington Mystics on Sunday, ending her 17-year career. After winning two championships in the now-defunct American Basketball League, Smith has spent the rest of her career in the WNBA, playing the better part of seven seasons with the Minnesota Lynx before winning two titles with the Detroit Shock.
More than three months after 5-foot-11 guard announced her intention to retire, Smith is comfortable with the decision, even if she never seemed to go out of her way to make it well-known. Rather than a tearful press conference or even any sort of public announcement, Smith simply replied to an innocuous tweet from a friend, nonchalantly slipping in that she playing her last season.
"That's just kind of my personality," Smith says. "Press releases or big to-dos, that's just not really in my M.O."
Of course the online forum also made the announcement easier than having to say the words for the first time at a press conference.
"Part of it too, initially, is that you're a little nervous to say it because saying it makes it true," Smith says. "'Oh yeah, this is really happening.'"
Regardless of the low-key manner of the announcement, word still spread: The player with 7,872 career points, more than any other professional women's basketball player -- she's second in WNBA history with 6,439 points -- would finally be walking off from the court.
She's not going far though, at least if she has her way. Smith wants to coach now that her playing career is ending, a transition she has prepared for during her final seasons. In addition to sharing her veteran knowledge with her WNBA teammates, Smith has also spent the past two seasons as a graduate assistant with her alma mater, Ohio State.
"As you get older, it's just not about you so much," Smith says. "It's always been about the game, and I'm looking forward to be able to try to impart and try to make another basketball player's journey better by something I can say to them or show them or teach them."
But as the baseball notion holds, "The best hitters often make the worst hitting coaches," so too must Smith learn to handle that what came so naturally to her on the basketball court may take more instruction for others to master.
She'll also have to accept that even great coaches cannot directly affect games as much as they would like, especially when the coach is used to being the go-to player with the game on the line.
"Yes, you can tell and you can express what you need to get done, but the bottom line is that you don't have as much control as if you were playing," Smith says. "Being able to affect the game and dictate outcome or have a part in it will be a little hard [to give up]."
Before this can be addressed though, she needs a coaching gig; she's optimistic it will happen, yet, like any job seeker, is still apprehensive.
"I'm excited and nervous for the next part of my life," Smith says. "I've got wheels in motion, but they're not like concrete. So that makes me nervous, but it's also exciting because now all your effort is going to go into this next part."
Despite her nerves, Smith is still confident this is the right time to give up playing. She can still contribute, as her team-high 17 points in Tuesday's 80-76 loss to the Phoenix Mercury indicates. Still, nearly two decades of basketball have taken their toll. Smith is averaging a career-low 6.1 points per game this season, just more than a quarter of her peak of 23.1 points per game in 2001, one of her seven WNBA All-Star seasons. She has not averaged double figures since 2009, and her minutes have fallen from consistent seasons in the mid-30s to 26.5 per game this year.
For her birthday this June, her Liberty teammates gave her a walking cane.
"I think I'm ready," Smith says. "I've been lucky and blessed to be able to say, 'Hey, I'm done,' and not be forced out. I'm ready to be done."
As for what is driving her out, she said it's more the cerebral aspects of the game than physical weariness.
"The mental side of it, being having to perform and show up and be engaged," she says, "that's more fatiguing even than the physical stuff."
That doesn't mean there won't come a time when Smith will want to play again. Old habits, as basketball certainly is for her, don't just leave the system easily. She knows a desire to play again is inevitable, especially with her plans to still be around the game.
When the time comes that Smith starts trying to convince herself to return to the court, she has her counterarguments prepared, mental reminders of the aches and pains that basketball issues on her body -- pains that won't get any easier given that she'll be nearly 40 by the time the next WNBA season begins.
Now, as her career reaches its twilight, she's left with the memories of 29 years of basketball -- the WNBA and ABL titles and accolades; the three Olympic gold medals; all the way back to her first basketball team, an all-boys team she played on with her brother in fifth grade called the Bobcats.
"It was just playing with all my buds on a boys team going shirts and skins, and I always was shirts," Smith says. "They're just your friends."
And even as basketball switched from a recreational activity with friends to a profession, the joy for the game never wavered. That joy paradoxically makes it harder to put her playing career behind and easier to recognize that now is the right time to do so.
"It's sad, but I've been playing professionally for 17 years," Smith says. "I got every ounce of basketball I could out of my body."


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Anyone out there suffer with a Hiatus Hernia?
I am having a serious problem breathing on long distance runs due to the limited movement of the diaphram and the acid reflux is so bad it brings me to a slow walk. I can neither drink nor eat which is obviously not good.
I really need to find a way through it. Any advice wold be good.
I have a Hiatus Hernia Lincsman, I have suffered with it for nearly 22 years. I take a prescribed medicine 30mg Lansoprazole one each morning and Im fine with that. No acid reflux (except if I eat the wrong things mainly Chillis so I dont) and no heartburn.
How was your HH diagnosed? Ive been on the sword swallowing course twice (camera down my throat). But I have to say when I have never had breathing difficulties ever with my HH even when the Docs have tried me on lower doses.
What medication are you on? When my medication changed to Lansoprazole I couldnt take any medication for something like a week to let the other medication clear my system, so I had to rely on Gaviscon. Not a cure but it does help.
Anything minty will help, Polos, Mint tea, hell Ive even eaten toothpaste as a stop gap. If you are not on medication I would suggest you get to the docs as soon as as the long term effects of this can mean that your stomach acid can errode the oesosphgus (not good). But if you do have a HH and its that bad why had your doc not got you on tablets like me?
Tablets like these help to reduce the acid in your stomach but it still needs some careful diet watching and if you smoke that doesnt help. I noticed hell of a difference when I stopped smoking.
Hope that helps a tad anyway
Thanks Rodeo,
I don't really suffer wth acid reflux and heartburn. My issue is that I get a real pain in the hernia area on long runs coupled with a massive bloated feeling. I believe the breathing problem comes from the interference with my diaphram. Because the hernia is above the diaphram it is limiting my capacity to breath. The real annoyance is that it only really kicks in at about 15 miles.
I did a XC marathon last week, got through half way at 1:37 and then at around 15/16 miles I had to start walking as my stomach was so cramped. I ended up walking the last 6 miles because my breathing was so shallow.
I have been given Lansoprazole and yes they get rid of the acid but they do not seem to have an effect on the cramped feeling in my upper stomach area.
I had one endoscopy last year and to be quite honest I have more faith in Gordon Brown advising me, hence I am back with the problem worsened a year later. My GP has told me to take the tabs for 2 weeks and then we will look at the next course of action. Probably another endoscopy and a long wait for nothing!
Did you know that you are only supposed to be on Lanso' for 2 weeks?
Over the last three years I have ben experiencing episodes of dull pain under the ribs after 10 or 20 minutes running hard and serious loss of performance down to walking pace.
Often happens when running down hill and feeling each footfall jolt below my ribs also after a couple of hill running falls and winding. No significant digestive problems and tried Omniprazole without any noticeable improvement. After two minutes rest sometimes able to resume as if it never happened but totally random episodes but annoyingly often in races.
Heart function and ECG appear normal. 64 years old and I know my mother had hiatus hernia. Wary of self diagnosis but coming round to the view that something is affecting heart, lungs and diaphram from lower down. Any advice?

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Welcome to Pomona College!
The faculty and staff of the Colleges are eagerly awaiting the end of summer when you will arrive on campus. There is much that awaits you here in the form of intellectual excitement, new friends, and a lifestyle of considerable independence and freedom. You will grow and change in your four years at Pomona; you will leave here enriched by many experiences. We expect that we will be enriched by you and your contributions here, as well!
The New Student Guide is about living, learning and thriving at Pomona. It is organized into three sections:
1. Academic Life: This includes placement exams, Breadth of Study (general ed) requirements for graduation, and how to register for classes. Your faculty advisor will also assist you with this process.
2. Residence Halls and Campus Life: This section will explain our Sponsor Program, the first-year residence halls, meal plans, and shipping packages to yourself. Later in July, you will receive more information about your room assignment and sponsor group from the Office of Residential Life.
3. Pomona and Claremont Living: Here you will learn about employment opportunities on campus, transportation information, and useful tips about local banks, shopping and the Claremont Village.
For information on things you need to do before you arrive on campus, visit our To-Do List. For information moving in and orientation activities, please visit our Orientation section.
A Note From Dean Feldblum
We understand that leaving home to come to college can be frightening as well as exciting. We want to reassure you that the things you worry about will work out well. Many students are concerned about making friends and fitting in, but this seems to happen naturally before the end of the first semester. Many meet their first friends here in their sponsor groups and Orientation Adventure trips.
Students also worry about their academic success here. You should bear in mind that you have been selected in a very competitive process. Classes here will be more demanding than those in high school and you will have to take more responsibility for completing the assignments, but you can and will do well. We offer Academic Support Services to help.
The whole College looks forward to your arrival.
If you have any questions or wish to receive a mailed print copy of this guide, please call the Dean of Students Office at (909) 621-8017 or email us at email@example.com.
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- Stephanie Psaki, Zulfiqar A Bhutta, +15 authors William Checkley
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BACKGROUND Stunting results from decreased food intake, poor diet quality, and a high burden of early childhood infections, and contributes to significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Although food insecurity is an important determinant of child nutrition, including stunting, development of universal measures has been challenging due to cumbersome… (More)
- Stephanie R Psaki, Jessica C Seidman, +12 authors William Checkley
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BACKGROUND There is no standardized approach to comparing socioeconomic status (SES) across multiple sites in epidemiological studies. This is particularly problematic when cross-country comparisons are of interest. We sought to develop a simple measure of SES that would perform well across diverse, resource-limited settings. METHODS A cross-sectional… (More)
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The 2013-2016 outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in West Africa infected >28,000 people, including >11,000 who died, and disrupted social life in the region. We retrospectively studied clinical signs and symptoms and risk factors for fatal outcome among 31 Ebola virus-positive patients admitted to the Ebola Treatment Center in Moyamba District, Sierra… (More)
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Early childhood enteric infections have adverse impacts on child growth and can inhibit normal mucosal responses to oral vaccines, two critical components of environmental enteropathy. To evaluate the role of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1) activity and its relationship with these outcomes, we measured tryptophan and the kynurenine-tryptophan ratio… (More)
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BACKGROUND Enteropathogen infections have been associated with enteric dysfunction and impaired growth in children in low-resource settings. In a multisite birth cohort study (MAL-ED), we describe the epidemiology and impact of Campylobacter infection in the first 2 years of life. METHODS Children were actively followed up until 24 months of age.… (More)
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OBJECTIVE To describe the frequency and factors associated with antibiotic use in early childhood, and estimate the proportion of diarrhoea and respiratory illnesses episodes treated with antibiotics. METHODS Between 2009 and 2014, we followed 2134 children from eight sites in Bangladesh, Brazil, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Peru, South Africa and the United… (More)
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The winning numbers have been drawn in the Virginia Lottery's New Year's Millionaire Raffle.
Three players won the $1 million top prizes.
The Virginia Lottery says winning tickets were sold at a C-Store in Stuarts Draft, a Food Lion in Clarksville and a 7-Eleven in Great Falls.
There were also six $25,000 winners.
An additional 300 tickets were good for $500.
Winning ticket numbers are posted on the Virginia Lottery's website, www.valottery.com.
Players also can call the lottery's information line at 804-662-LUCK.


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Is Peter Cohen A Fish Out Of Water?by
In the 1980s, Shearson Lehman Brothers Chairman Peter A. Cohen was the quintessential high-rolling investment banker. And when he suffered a downfall--after missteps in RJR Nabisco Inc.'s takeover battle and a final falling-out with American Express CEO James D. Robinson III--there was scarcely a wet eye on Wall Street. Cohen was not the most popular man in the business--and he knew it. "Peter paid huge emotional dues over the past four years," says a friend. "Imagine seeing yourself on the theater marquee every night--and then not getting any scripts at all."
To his friends on the Street--none of whom would be quoted on
the record--Cohen is a brilliant executive. Nevertheless, the talk on Wall Street is that Edmond Safra has given Cohen a job as chairman of Republic New York Securities Corp.--and vice-chairman of Republic New York Corp.--in gratitude for some unspecified favor in the past. "What favor?" exclaims Walter H. Weiner, Republic New York Corp.'s CEO. "If there was a favor," says Cohen, "Edmond could have figured out a less elaborate way of paying it back."
MEDIA MAGNET. Still, even Cohen's friends find it hard to view a man of his lofty ambitions as the head of a conservative bank's securities division. And another as yet unresolved issue is even more fundamental: Will Republic Securities be an aggressive, highly visible new force on the Street? Or, as billed by such top executives as Treasurer Thomas F. Robards, is it mainly designed to serve the bank's existing customers?
Cohen's public image is a sore point. He does not seek publicity--it has not been favorable, after all--but Republic honchos are clearly nervous that he will attract attention. For example, they refused to allow BUSINESS WEEK to photograph Cohen alone--only with other executives.
There are some signs of internecine tensions. Neither Cohen nor Republic New York Securities CEO Louis B. Lloyd have ever been involved in running a prime brokerage. And now, because of approval granted in January by the Federal Reserve, they can engage in any kind of activity, including underwriting and proprietary trading. So how will those broad powers be used? No one is sure just yet, but already, the way Safra's inner circle envisions the future of Republic Securities seems a lot different from the way that it is seen by Cohen and his people.
For example, Jeffrey C. Keil, president of Republic New York Corp., believes Republic Securities is likely to make inroads into discount brokerage, perhaps beginning with brokers in the bank branches, something Republic has already been doing on a small scale. However, Cohen does not think much of that idea, instead talking of expanding in the hedge fund and high-net worth brokerage business. Weiner, Republic New York's CEO, likens the nascent Republic Securities to a "centipede"--a metaphor he is quick to retract.
That's true--for now. But whatever Republic Securities does, if Cohen has anything to say about it, it will be big. "We're still young," says the 47-year-old Cohen. He could be talking about Republic Securities. Or he could just be talking about himself.


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Pixels Parent Review
"Pixels" offers a heroic conclusion for virtual vigilantes and aging joystick jockeys. Still, the extravaganza struggles in plot development and at being a family film.
Movie Review
Video games now span three generations and to celebrate Adam Sandler and Chris Columbus have teamed together to create a film that attempts to attract boomers, gen-xers and millennials all together in one big happy box office busting party.
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In Pixels Brenner is a young guy (played by Anthony Ippolito) living in the video arcades of 1982 with his buddies Cooper (Jared Riley) and Ludlow (Jacob Shinder). Brenner is the master of Space Invaders, Centipede and many of the other popular diversions of his time. Gunning for the world championship gaming title, his hopes of being the best are dashed after he loses to the reigning victor, Eddie (Andrew Bambridge) in a decisive game of Donkey Kong. And thanks to a special promotion by NASA, his failure is recorded and sent into space as part of a time capsule of Earth's culture.
Fast forward to the present day. Brenner (Adam Sandler) and Cooper (Kevin James) are best buddies even though the former is a nerd for hire—a guy who sets up your TV and sound system—and the latter is the current president of the USA. (Yes, this is a Sandler film, so Kevin James as president is well within the realm of possibility…) While on a routine installation call, Brenner meets homeowner Violet (Michelle Monaghan), a beautiful woman going through a divorce. There his still tattered confidence takes another hit after she rejects his advances based on his income level and general slovenliness.
Fortunately fate intervenes when aliens from another world invade Earth with creatures based on those 1980s video games. It seems the VHS tape of the arcade action shot out to the universe was misinterpreted as an act of war. Now Brenner, along with Ludlow (Josh Gad) and Eddie (Peter Dinklage), are given the ultimate joystick challenge by the president himself: Beat the aliens and save the world. Even better, our hero discovers Violet is a defense advisor in the federal government, and a victory will certainly score him big points with her.
Not surprisingly this script follows the usual Sandler template, although the creative game graphics may possibly make the movie the most expensive his company has ever produced. Playing the down-on-his-luck underdog, with an attractive woman by his side, we know without a doubt the outcome will result in a collection of cameo appearances (undoubtedly combed from Sandler's impressive Rolodex), punctuated by copious product placements. Of course there are also the expected sexual innuendos and double entendre that are a staple of Sandler humor and these may create some confusion for parents. After all, here is a fun looking flick with colorful video game characters, which seems perfectly aimed at a young teen audience. So what's up with the PG-13 rating?
While the off color remarks are fewer than what's found in many other Sandler-funded films, they are still a blight on an otherwise creative and entertaining concept, as are scenes of characters drinking to excess. As well you'll hear some scatological terms, along with mild and moderate profanities. In addition, Pixels is full of violence evoking the style of early video games, but it is highly fantastic with animated characters and humans disintegrating into colorful pixelated blocks.
Satisfying the dreams of every young boy and older male who love video games, Pixels offers a heroic conclusion for virtual vigilantes and aging joystick jockeys. Still, the extravaganza often struggles to stay on track—in both plot development and its intent to truly be a family film.Directed by Chris Columbus. Starring Adam Sandler, Michelle Monaghan, Peter Dinklage . Running time: 106 minutes. Theatrical release July 24, 2015. Updated May 13, 2016
Get details on profanity, sex and violence in Pixels here.
Pixels Parents Guide
Many parents have warned their children about the dangers of spending too much time playing video games. What kinds of future careers are depicted for the champion gamers in this movie? What happened to the kid who wasn't very good at the sport? Is that a fair portrayal? How realistic is the idea that the skills acquired while playing will one day be transferable to a real world need?
From the Studio: In Pixels, when intergalactic aliens misinterpret video-feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war against them, they attack the Earth, using the games as models for their various assaults. President Will Cooper (James) has to call on his childhood best friend, '80s video game champion Sam Brenner (Sandler), now a home theater installer, to lead a team of old-school arcaders (Dinklage and Gad) to defeat the aliens and save the planet. Monaghan plays the team's unique weapons specialist. The action-comedy is directed by Chris Columbus from a story by Tim Herlihy and a screenplay by Tim Herlihy and Timothy Dowling, based on the short film of the same name by Patrick Jean. The film is produced by Adam Sandler, Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe, and Allen Covert. Executive Producers are Barry Bernardi, Michael Barnathan, Jack Giarraputo, Heather Parry, Tim Herlihy, Steve Koren, Patrick Jean, Benjamin Darras, Johnny Alves, Matias Boucard, Seth Gordon, and Ben Waisbren. (c) Sony


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If you like quietude, plan a vacation to São Tomé & Príncipe – the second-smallest African country. Both of these are tiny volcanic bumps and are anchored off Gabonese coast. They win the tripper's hearts due to their Portuguese-Creole flavours and relaxed vibes. You'd enjoy more if you have the 'take in easy' mood and these islands are apt for leisure and pleasure!
The laid-back tempo is added with wealthy natural sights-to-see, for example, it has miles of palm-fringed beaches, large swathes of emerald rainforests, high volcanic peaks and amicable fishing villages. You'd get to see the excellent birdlife and endemic plants. In the seasons of turtles and whales, they are attractive to spot out.
Both the island nations have cultural gems, with numerous heritage buildings which date back to the colonial era. They also have impressive plantation estates called roças. The tourism industry is still low-key, but is developing in an ecological perspective and will be carefully controlled. There are a number of locally run resorts, reasonably charged hotels and nature-oriented lodges.
The islands of São Tomé e Príncipe are literally isolated from the busy nations. This also gives you a reason to come somewhere you've never been, and see things you have never seen! The islands are aligned by volcanoes, rugged landscapes and dense forests. The forests tame some exotic birds to watch through.
There are two rainy seasons here – short rains during October and November, long rains during February and May. June to September, are the dry months when the skies stay clear with lot sunshine. The best to visit would depend on what you prefer – clear skies or short rains. On the other hand, December and January bring in numerous birds. Trekking is popular during the dry months, whereas mid-November to early February bring in turtles at the beaches. The whales and dolphins are mostly spotted from August to October.
The picturesque village of São Tomé lies on the equator. It is smattered with colonial Portuguese architecture and national parks. The history of these islands was once dominated by the slave trade and slaved-served plantations. The locals enthusiastically take care of the natural wonders, and that proves their cultural significance. The inhabitants are from Luso-African of Creole and are not very well to do.
The cuisine you'd get here is based on tropical crops, bananas and plantains. They get fishes from the waters and add various veggies to prepare the dishes. You'd see red palm oil being used in most fried recipes. Fruits bats and monkey meat are used in their traditional food culture.


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By Jonathan Shieber 10/17/2007
Looking to commercialize a new filtration technology targeting the multi-billion dollar market for water purification, start-up Stonybrook Purification Inc. has raised $4.1 million in a Series A round of financing.
Investors like Battery Ventures, which led the round for Stonybrook Purification, see plenty of opportunities in the water market, as conditions of water scarcity persist across parts of the nation and the world, and the rise of a global middle class spurs increased water consumption.
"If you study the facts and the data about what's going on with water supplies, there's a severe crisis brewing," said Battery Ventures Partner and new Stonybrook Purification Director David Dreessen. "As you look at that, there are three main opportunities where Stonybrook plays: one is increasing the supply of fresh water; one is water re-use; and the third element is helping decrease pollution."
Other investors including seed financier T2 Venture Capital, and new investors Modern Water and TianDi Growth Capital also believe in the potential of the water market.
Founded in late January 2007 as a spin-out from Stony Brook University, and based on research conducted by university professors Ben Chu and Ben Hsiao, Stonybrook Purification has developed a new way of manufacturing filters that improves the ability of fluids to flow across a membrane.
Existing membrane technologies require a large amount of energy to push water through the filter, and a company that can reduce those energy costs can drop the overall cost of a water purification system, according to investors and executives at the company.
The Stony Brook, N.Y.-based company is currently helmed by T2 Venture Capital Managing Director Victor Hwang.
Hwang said the company hopes to begin commercial manufacturing and selling to customers within the next two to three years. "With this money we hope to be selling to customers," he said.
This year, a number of water treatment companies have received capital from investors in the U.S. and Europe to develop new filtration technologies to lower the cost of water purification and desalination. Khosla Ventures financed Los Angeles-based NanH2O Inc., while Emerald Technology Ventures, Capricorn Cleantech Fund and WHEB Ventures backed Eindhoven, Netherlands-based micro-filtration technology developer FluXXion BV.
"If you imagine membranes as three-layer cakes, competitors like NanoH2O and others have focused on the icing layer of the cake," Hwang said. "We've actually developed a better cake."


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The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act could keep hundreds of thousands of families from losing their home without spending one federal dollar
Congressman Berman voted in favor of legislation today that brings fairness and hope to families who are facing foreclosure. A record 5.4 million homeowners were either behind on payments or in foreclosure at the end of last year, according to an industry survey. It is vitally important that we address our nation's housing crisis. The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act will put in place a key first piece of President Obama's comprehensive Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan. The President announced details of his plan yesterday, including a website, www.financialstability.gov, with an eligibility quiz for homeowners struggling to make their payments.
"This legislation is about fairness. It is about giving families who own one home the same rights to keep their home when they face bankruptcy as the investors and speculators who own two or three," said Congressman Berman. "Without spending one federal dollar, this legislation could keep hundreds of thousands of families across the country from facing foreclosure and losing their homes."
The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act gives bankruptcy judges the ability to modify existing mortgages for families who file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy as an incentive to spur lenders into voluntarily modifying loans. It gives lenders the confidence to modify loans by protecting them from some lawsuits. And it spurs mortgage refinancing by fixing the Federal Housing Administration's Hope for Homeowners Program, reducing fees and offering new incentives for lenders.
Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing is a last resort for many families who are unable to make ends meet in the midst of this recession. It is a strict and intrusive process that forces a family to open their finances up to the scrutiny and management of the courts for up to five years.
This legislation is critical to the overall recovery of our economy. Home prices dropped 18 percent in the last quarter of 2008. More than 14 million homeowners owe more on their mortgage than their home is worth, and they cannot refinance. Many are facing foreclosure through no fault of their own. This is an important step in helping America recover.
Congressman Berman said, "Stabilizing the housing market is central to restoring the American economy. We all stand to lose if we do not stop the steep decline in home prices. In fact, each foreclosed home reduces nearby property values by as much as 9 percent. I am proud to support this legislation that offers a fair approach to our housing crisisand work with the President to help 7 to 9 million American families from losing their homes, and their neighbors from losing value in their homes."
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She can forget today what happened in the past.
She sat in the corner in the back of a quiet dark classroom, a pencil in hand, strawberry blonde hair falling in whisps down the side of her face like a shield, not only protecting her, but hiding her. She ignored the window, she ignored the sound of laughter, cruel or fun it was painful and until it was blocked out it would only bring back memories, past experiances that need not be revived.
A tear slid down her check as they started to seep in, and she held them back as she picked up her pencil. Like always, words flowed out, leading emotions to empty her too full head. Sotries. Tales about sumer and the sun. The ocean and the people one meets on the streets. The reason we are here, and why we can feel so alone at times, yet we all together feel we are alone. She pondered this. Was she alone? Was she the only one? One can only keep so much inside, but for how long? Until what?
A kid ran past the close door, slightly shaking the walls and vibrating the desk, but that wasn't what jerked her to attention. Se paid attention more closely, though unsure if she really wanted to know.
A feeling. A feeling she recognised. A feeling that used to bring her uephoria, and would always be too familliar, one that could bring so much pain. A part of her wanted to block it out, any posibilty of rememberence and to never know. Another part had to know. A part wanted to run away and hide, but she couldn't hide anymore than she did now.
She waited in suspence, sorting through all the feeling inside of her, instincts embedded within her soul, until she found it.
On the countrary, it found her. A shadow appeared in the door. She knew it was him before she dared to look up. The shadow was the right height, same build, same everything, just as it had always been, but she recoiled with recognization. Rememberance was the deepest cruelty, and no physical weapon could be more destructive.
A silnce filled the room to entirely, too loud. She waited, anxiety building up inside, slowly. She didn't dare look up. There was no point, she knew how he looked all too well. Tension grew. She waited for him to say her name, to make a sound, to ruin her again. Silence.
Moments passed. It would have been appropriate for it to start raining, however the sky remained a light blue. It was too perfect for this situation. There needed to be a noise distraction. Something. Anything.
All the noises outside had disappeared. There was a pure silence, one she'd been longing for since the accident, and now that she had it she didn't want it. She'd take anything but this. She peaked at the shadow again, unmoving, unspeaking. How long had it been since she'd seen him last? Her ears rung with the quiet. She wanted to be left alone.
He shouldn't be here, she thought. I want to out of my life. Yet he still stood in the doorway.
A combination f fear, anger, tension, and perhaps boldness errupted inside of her, and she looked up, squarely into his face. If she could gasp, she would have. Realization hit her harder than a physical force could have. She stared, he stared.
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Girvan Dempsey, David Wallace, Shane Horgan and Isaac Boss ran in tries to register Ireland's biggest victory over the ailing world champions and revive their championship title bid.
Ashton said: "I'm very disappointed. I said how we made mistakes against Scotland and Italy and that we'd need to go up two or three gears if we were to beat Ireland. But we didn't do that and were punished by a side that was sharper than we were. They were more physical and fresher."
He added: "We were beaten all over the field, there's no doubt about that. We knew it would be a difficult game but hoped to gain parity or dominance in some areas of the pitch.
"But we were stuffed and we have to take it on the chin. We were outplayed by the better side.
"They were better up front. I thought their forwards played very well. They scrummaged better than in previous games and when you have a line-out like theirs you're well on your way.
"They looked a lot more physical than us and they were more physical in the collisions. I didn't see that result coming.
"I don't feel embarrassed or humiliated. I feel there's a lot of work to do, but we already knew that."
Ireland entered half-time 23-3 ahead but England staged a brief fightback shortly after the interval with debutant David Strettle crossing in the 58th minute. Jonny Wilkinson converted and added a penalty but Horgan grabbed Ronan O'Gara's crossfield kick and touched down to end the revival.
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The History of Sangria
From its humble roots in Spain, Sangria has grown to become a popular, refreshing party drink around the world. In the United States, Sangria was first tasted at the 1964 World's Fair in New York. The Spanish World area served this fruity wine punch to its visitors, and history was made!
Sangria is based on the traditional red wine punch popular across Europe for hundreds of years. The punch base would be claret. Claret is the British term for Bordeaux wine from Bordeaux, France. This red wine is traditionally made from a blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and merlot. Brandy and fruit would be added to the red wine punch for flavor. In the 1700s and 1800s, Claret Cup Punch could be found at parties of all sizes. This would be the drink of choice for Jane Austen heroines, for example.
Going back even further in time, hippocras is a well documented drink concoction enjoyed in the middle ages. This was traditionally a wine with various spices added in - ginger, cinnamon, and so on.
Why the emphasis on wine? Remember that until modern times water was often unsafe to drink. People would bathe in it, wash their horses in it, and so on. Milk was considered a "baby food" only. That meant - even for toddlers - that the only safe liquid to drink had at least some alcohol in it. The alcohol would take care of any bacteria in the drink. Most households made some wine from fruits and berries in the area. It was very natural to "liven things up" by adding more spices, fruits, and other items to the wine to give it a different flavor.
Looking more specifically at Spain, this region was actively planted with vineyards by the Romans when they swept through about 200BC. A very active wine shipping trade promptly began, with the beautiful wines of Spain supplying much of Rome's drinking desires. Red grapes grew very well here and have been enjoyed ever since. The locals named their wine punches, in all their varieties, as Sangria.
Sangria is traditionally a red wine punch. Spanish people from all walks of life enjoy this drink, creating it primarily with Rioja and other Spanish reds. Sangria can also be made with white wine. With white wine the sangria is then known as 'Sangria Blanco' (white sangria) . The Cava (Spanish sparkling wine) producing area soon created a sparkling white version.
In the south of Spain Sangria is often called zurra. This version of sangria is created with peach or nectarine.
Sangria is typically created from red wine, fruit juices, soda water, fruit and sometimes brandy. When making your own Sangria, use a good quality wine, and if at all possible let it chill overnight. This lets the fruit flavors blend into the drink. If you can, use Rioja to get the authentic Spanish flavor, but definitely choose something you like - you're the one drinking it! In the morning, pour your sangria into a pitcher full of ice cubes, garnish with fresh fruit, and enjoy. Traditional sangria pitchers have a pinched lip so that the fruit and other solids do not plop into the glass and splash.
Every restaurant has its own sangria recipe - typically a mix of wine, brandy and fresh fruits, served over ice. It's one of the most individualistic drinks on the market. Don't just buy a mix at the store - have fun and create your own! Sangria's appeal is all about taking your favorite wine, your favorite fruits, and experimenting with them.
I just wanted to comment that parts the Wikipedia entry for Sangria are very suspiciously like my history page, even though I wrote my content many years before Wikipedia came to be :) I guess that's how the web works! :)
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This may mean that under applicable national law the Pharmacies and Doctors are bound by rules of professional conduct and/or by law and that the provision of Consultation and/or the supply of Products may be governed partly by rules and laws in effect in which the Doctors and Pharmacies are located. These Terms and Conditions cover all Services and each of the Pharmacies and Doctors must comply with these Terms and Conditions. For the avoidance of doubt, all supply of Products made from the Pharmacy(s) in the UK is governed by English Law and will be deemed to have taken place in England and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. All supply of Products made from the Pharmacy(s) in other European countries is governed by the law of the European country in which such Pharmacy is located and will be deemed to have taken place in that country and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of that countries courts.
Doctor Services
If a Doctor determines, based on his medical assessment, that you are suitable for treatment, he will issue a prescription, which will be sent to a Pharmacy or in some cases to you directly.
To enable the Doctor to decide whether the Products you order may be prescribed to you without risk, it is crucial that you provide accurate and complete information in the Medical Questionnaire. Omitting any information requested could result in prescription of Products that may damage your health. To avoid damage to your health it is very important that you provide us with all medications you are currently taking, as requested on the Medical Questionnaire.
If you are unable to complete the Medical Questionnaire you agree not to order any Products. Instead, you should check with your regular doctor whether you are taking any medications or any combination of medications that would make the Product contra-indicated or whether there is anything in your medical history that would preclude you from using the Product without risk to your health.
Products may have side effects. You should realize and understand that as a result of use of a Product, you may suffer adverse effects including but not limited the side effects indicated in the information leaflet provided with the Product packaging.
You agree to notify your current doctor and/or pharmacist that you have chosen to use the Product ordered. You should realize and understand that no doctor, nurse, or administrative personnel can guarantee that the Product you order, even if prescribed, will provide the desired results.
Video Consultation
Cooperating Doctors offer online video consultation to you. Dokteronline and Doctors endeavour to enhance availability and accessibility of Video Consultation. Dokteronline is entitled to use the services of third parties in the performance of its services, in any way whatsoever. Dokteronline is not liable for the execution of the Video Connection between Patient and Doctor. Both the Doctor and the Patient are solely responsible for the quality of internet connection.
Dokteronline does not guarantee in any way that a contract is entered into between a Patient and Doctor during Video Consultation and is not liable in the event that no contract is entered into. The Doctor indemnifies Dokteronline in relation to all claims of Patients and third parties with respect to the Video Consultation. The Doctor is obliged to handle Video Consultation with the Patient properly and according to all (medical) standards and prudential standards.
Both Doctor and Patient are required to cancel 24 hours before the Video Consultation in case of illness or other discomfort. If a Doctor is not present at the Video Consultation without prior notice, such Doctor is required to pay a refund. Dokteronline is obliged to inform a Customer when a Doctor is unable to comply with the Video Consultation.
Please note that Patients themselves are fully responsible for informing their absence in time, which is at least 24 hours in advance. Informing later will automatically lead to no refund (in case of a Patient) or payment (in case of a Doctor). When cancelled in time by a Doctor, the Patient receives a refund of EUR 25, - and the Doctor receives no payment. If not cancelled in time by a Patient, the Doctor will be paid for reasons of caused inconvenience. When cancelled in time by a Patient, the Patient may choose another Video Consultation time at customer services. A Patient may also opt for a refund. In case of problems with WebEx (or any other web application required in relation to Video Consultation), Patients will not be refunded and Doctors will not be paid. Dokteronline is not responsible for functioning of WebEx (or any other web application required in relation to Video Consultation). However, Dokteronline assumes responsibility for its Website and/or mailserver. Therefore, problems caused by the Website and/or mailserver of Dokteronline will lead to a refund to Patients and/or payment to Doctors.
Price changes
Dokteronline reserves the right to change prices. Prices at the time of placing an Order are valid throughout the buying process. At times where software or human errors for instance list products with an obvious faulty price, Dokteronline reserves the rights to cancel the Order in which case notifications will be given.
We will ensure that the prices for Consultations and Products are clearly set out on our Website. There are no hidden charges.
Change of Products & Information
Because Dokteronline is not itself providing any products, it reserves the right to change the Product availability at the Provider(s) on the Website and to remove items before a purchase has been registered. We do our best to make sure that all of the Content, photos and product photos are correct. However, as we are only human, we reserve the right that unintentional errors may occur and neither we, nor a Provider is liable for such unintentional errors. Colours on your computer screen are not always 100% accurate. You should always verify whether the Product shipped to you complies with your Order and Consultation before using it.
Prices are stated in EURO only, however, a conversion tool is available on the Website. All payments must be made by credit card, Ideal, direct debit or as indicated on the Website. What service is provided, and with who you will get into a (separate) sales agreement (as the case may be) and who will collects the money, will be indicated during the order process on the Website, the order confirmation and the invoice. Please read the General description of our services chapter of these Terms and Conditions for more information.
In the event the payment method you use fails, Dokteronline, the Pharmacy or Supplier may, without further formal notice of default, charge the extra-judicial collection costs, which will start at 15 euro extra administration cost, all without prejudice to Dokteronline's, the Pharmacy's or Supplier's claim for reimbursement of all judicial costs of collection that may be incurred.
In providing invoice and payment details, you confirm that you are authorised to use these details and authorise us, or our payment service provider or the Pharmacy/Suppliers payment service provider, to take payment in full for the items in your order and any associated delivery fees and any other charges that become due to us under these terms and conditions.
Delivery arrangements
Orders will be shipped by the relevant Provider as soon as possible when received, paid for and approved by a Doctor (for medicinal products). Any delivery times quoted are estimates, based on availability and normal delivery time. Please note that there are some Products that are not shipped to certain destinations, which will be indicated on the Website. Due to FDA regulations, Dokteronline does not offer any service to the USA.
You choose for delivery or not and accept that you will have an agreement with the Carrier of your choice (if any). All Products will be delivered from the Provider. All Products are shipped on behalf of, and at the risk of, the Customer. The Customer indemnifies Dokteronline (as well as the Doctors and Pharmacies) for any and all legal action which might be brought against the Customer, in case of not acting in accordance with the regulations and importation laws applied by the government of the country of destination. You are responsible for all customs, taxes and tariffs, applicable in your country.
You confirm that all Products ordered are for personal use only.
You hereby appoint the Carrier as your agent and attorney-in-fact to perform delivery of the Products from the location of registered seat of the Provider. Upon delivery of the Products to the Carrier, the Provider shall be deemed to have completed its obligations under its agreement(s) and all risk and title to the Products will pass to you.
Cancellation & Returns
Since medicinal products are perishable and of a personal nature in that they have been prescribed to you, and to avoid the risk of any tampering with Products, Dokteronline and/or Provider cannot accept any returns of Products except in the case of defective or damaged Products, or if the wrong Product has been delivered to you. Medicines are exempt from the requirement to accept return.
If the Product delivered to you is defective or damaged or if the wrong Product has been delivered to you, you may either:
The Provider will refund the costs of returning defective, damaged or wrongly supplied Products. In the event of the occurrence of any of the foregoing, the sole obligations of the Provider shall be those set forth in 1) and 2) above. Return address and instructions are included with your e-mail confirmation of Order and dispatch.
For Products that do not require a prescription, you have the right to cancel your Order within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt. In relation to Orders with multiple Products, this will be within fourteen (14) calendar days of delivery of the last Products. This right does not apply to prescription products. However, you will be liable for costs relating to the service(s) already provided. If you may cancel your Order and apply for a refund or in relation to any concerns regarding a damaged/faulty Product, contact Dokteronline through its contact page on the Website. Return of a Product will be at your own expense unless damaged or faulty. All refunds will be processed within seven (7) working days as of Dokteronline agreeing to the refund but may take up to seven (7) working days to appear on your bank or card statement.
The Website's Content is merely intended as a source of general information and is not intended to be diagnostic or therapeutic advice or otherwise a substitute for medical advice. DOKTERONLINE (as well as the Doctors and Pharmacies) IS NOT LIABLE FOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PRODUCTS OFFERED, THE CONTENT OF THE TEXT ON THE PATIENT INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS, INFORMATION TEXTS, DESCRIPTIONS OF TREATMENT METHODS AND OTHER DESCRIPTIONS ON THE WEBSITE, NOR CAN ANY GUARANTEES BE GIVEN IN THAT RESPECT. We do not give legal or medical advice, nor do we provide medical or diagnostic services. Your reliance upon Content obtained by you at or through the Website is solely at your own risk.
Dokteronline (as well as the Doctors and Pharmacies) cannot be held liable for the accuracy of the diagnosis, treatment or medication prescribed or the correct use of the Products. If in delivering our Services to you we fail to comply with these Terms and Conditions, we shall only be liable to you for the purchase price of the Services.
To the extent permitted by law, Dokteronline, other members of our group of companies and third parties connected to us hereby expressly exclude:
By making use of this Website, you declare that you do so at your own risk and accept that all responsibility in connection with the use of this Website rests with you. You are responsible for taking all precautions you believe necessary or advisable to protect you against any damage, loss or hazard that may arise by virtue of your use of this Website.
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold us (as well as the Doctors and Pharmacies) harmless against any losses, expenses, costs or damages (including reasonable attorneys' fees, expert fees' and other reasonable costs of litigation) arising from, incurred as a result of, or in any manner related to:
Should you have a complaint with the service or Product supplied please contact Dokteronline Customer Service at: www.Dokteronline.com/contact
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Any Content you download or print may not be altered in any way and must contain all copyright and proprietary rights notices that were contained in such Content. Any framing of the Website is prohibited. ANY UNAUTHORIZED OR UNAPPROVED USE OF ANY OF THE CONTENT CONSTITUTES COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AND SUBJECTS YOU TO ALL CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES PROVIDED FOR UNDER DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT LAWS.
For repeat users, the Website will require a Password to access your information. You are solely responsible for:
Viruses, hacking and other offences
You must not misuse our Website by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful. You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to our Website, the server on which our Website is stored or any server, computer or database connected to our Website. By breaching this clause, you would commit a criminal offence. We will report any such breach to the relevant law enforcement authorities and we will co-operate with those authorities by disclosing your identity to them. In the event of such a breach, your right to use our Website will cease immediately
We will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by a distributed denial-of-service attack, viruses or other technologically harmful material that may infect your computer equipment, computer programs, data or other proprietary material due to your use of our Website or to your downloading of any material posted on it, or on any Website linked to it.
This privacy statement (the 'Privacy Statement') describes how we handle your personal data.
In our Order form, we ask you to give us certain personal information, which is needed to send through to the Pharmacy and Doctor, if applicable. Please don't tell us things you don't want us to know. You warrant that all data provided by you is and remain accurate. You are responsible for updating your data on a regular basis to ensure that it remains correct and accurate. For information about the use of cookies on our site, please refer to the cookie statement.
Any personal information that you provide is used for the purpose of giving you the best possible information. Registration is not required to use the Website. Nevertheless, to speed up future purchases and avoid retyping your data you may register with Dokteronline and Dokteronline will store your personal data securely with access protected by a user name and password. Dokteronline will verify all new members' usernames and passwords via e-mail. When registering you may opt to receive regular newsletters, marketing information, special offers and website updates from us. If, at some future date, you no longer wish to receive our newsletter or promotional materials you may opt-out of receiving these communications by contacting us at www.dokteronline.com/contact. Once registered, you may at any point check, amend or remove your personal data. By registering or ordering through the Website you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data by Dokteronline.
Doktoronline is committed to appropriate security and confidentiality of personal data. Unless we have your expressed consent, we will not disclose your personal information to any third parties (other than the Pharmacy and Doctor, if applicable). We will not sell, rent or trade your personal information to others for marketing purposes without your expressed consent. We may collect statistics regarding the use of our Website, such as traffic patterns and related Website information, but this information will not include any personal identifying information. Upon removal of your personal data, Dokteronline may continue to provide such personal data on an anonymous basis for the purpose of statistical research by or for the benefit of Dokteronline.
The Doctors and Pharmacy that fulfil your order for Dokteronline are under a legal and/or professional obligation to contact you if they suspect any problems resulting from prescribing or delivering the ordered Product to you. Therefore, the Doctor, Pharmacy or private carrier may contact you directly. These companies do not retain, share, store or use personally identifiable information for any secondary purposes. Dokteronline may in connection with facilitating communication through the platform for the benefit of a doctor process personal data. The doctor admits that in such case Dokteronline is a data processor. The doctor herewith instructs Dokteronline, to the extent necessary, to process the personal data referred to above only in relation to facilitating communication through the platform. If you have any complaints about correspondence received from any individual Doctor, Pharmacy or private carrier please contact us at (www.Dokteronline/contact).
We follow strict security procedures in the storage and disclosure of information that you have given us. This is to prevent unauthorized access or unlawful processing of your personal information.
Dokteronline will only send you e-mails if you ask for more information. We might also use your e-mail address to confirm your Order/request and to respond to any inquiries you make online. We will not pester you if you don't ask for more information!
When you subscribe to our newsletter you can be assured that your personal information and email address will not be sold, exchanged, or in any way shared with third parties. We keep your personal information private, and will only use your email address to send you the newsletters you requested. You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time.
By using our Website you consent that we may collect and use your personal information in the manner set out in this privacy policy. Any changes to our privacy policy will be posted on this Website. Dokteronline is not responsible for and accepts no liability for the content or privacy practices of any linked website which is not owned and maintained by Dokteronline.
If Dokteronline changes its Terms and Conditions or Privacy Policy these changes will be notified on the Website. If Dokteronline decides to use personal data in a manner different from the way specified in its Privacy Statement that was valid at the time the personal data was collected, Dokteronline will notify you by e-mail and request your agreement to the changes.
Children's policy
If you are under 18, you may use our Website only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.
The laws of Curaçao will govern this agreement and you agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the Curaçao courts. Klarna Check Out purchases will, however, be governed by UK Law.
Entire Agreement
This Agreement contains the entire agreement between you and Dokteronline relating to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any other oral or written communications relating thereto. We reserve the right to make changes to this Agreement at any time without advance notice. We agree to post all amended forms of this Agreement on the Website and such amended forms shall be effective immediately upon its posting. It is at all times your responsibility to read the most current form of this Agreement before using the Website to ensure that you agree to the terms and conditions of any amendments made to this Agreement. You agree that these standards for notice of amendments to this Agreement are reasonable. Any use by you of the Website after receipt of notice of amendment to this Agreement shall constitute your agreement to be bound by the terms of the amendment.
Your right to access and use the Website immediately terminates without further notice upon your breach of these Terms & Conditions. We may terminate this Agreement or parts thereof and/or your right to use the Website at any time, with or without cause. We reserve the right to discontinue or make changes to the Website at any time.
All rights stipulated for the benefit of Dokteronline in these Terms and Conditions are equally stipulated for the benefit of any agents, intermediaries or third parties used by Dokteronline for performance of its obligations under these Terms and Conditions.
Assignment and waiver
Dokteronline may assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, in our sole discretion. You may not assign your rights under this Agreement without the prior written permission of Dokteronline. You hereby acknowledge and agree that this is a personal based upon the requirements of your medical condition as set forth in the Medical Questionnaire, and you agree that you will not dispense, sell or in any way distribute the products purchased hereunder to any third parties. Any attempt by you to assign your rights under this Agreement without our permission shall be void. The waiver by Dokteronline of a breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any other or a subsequent breach of the same or a different kind.
If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of the Agreement, or any portion thereof, to be unenforceable, that provision of the Agreement shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to effect the intent of the parties, and the remainder of this Agreement shall be severable, valid, and effect as if such unenforceable provision were not a part hereof.
Except for the obligation to pay monies, neither you or Dokteronline shall be liable in any manner for failure or delay in fulfilment of all or part of this Agreement directly or indirectly owing to any causes or circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including, but not limited to, Acts of God.
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The proposed research investigates the characteristics, information needs, and information management practices of pregnant women and their caregivers to inform the design of health information technologies. Pregnant women have widely varied and important information needs, ranging from medical questions about pregnancy to logistical concerns about hospital policies. Individuals such as spouses may partner in the care of the mother and baby. These caregivers have unique characteristics, information needs, and preferences. Little is known about these needs, whether they are met, or the resources used to manage them. Adequately addressing such needs can improve prenatal care and maternal and fetal outcomes. Patients and families are increasingly adopting health information technologies ranging from Internet web sites to sophisticated patient portals. Such technologies can meet information needs, but concerning racial and ethnic disparities have been observed in their use. Complex social, economic, and cognitive factors are likely to contribute to the willingness to use technologies. Knowledge about patient and caregiver characteristics, information needs, and preferences could guide the design and support the adoption of health information technologies. This project will create an extensive knowledge base of characteristics, information needs, and management strategies of pregnant women and caregivers seen in the group prenatal care setting at the Vanderbilt Center for Women's Heath and at the Junior League Fetal Center at Vanderbilt. The research team will assess characteristics, capacities, and beliefs using validated surveys, interviews, and home visits at intervals during and after pregnancy. Demographics, socioeconomic factors, health literacy, numeracy, stress level, locus of control, technology usage and skills, mood, sleepiness, and home environment will be evaluated. Web site, blog, and micro-blog use will be studied. Information needs, management strategies, and preferences will be determined using sequential interviews and participant journals. This work will describe the types of information needs, the contexts in which they occur, and resources used to meet them. Patterns of needs and management strategies will be defined using the illness trajectory conceptual framework. Participants will be trained to use the MyHealthAtVanderbilt patient portal, and the research team will study how this portal is employed to meet information needs. Characteristics, capacities, and beliefs will be correlated with information needs, management strategies, and portal usage. This study will produce a robust understanding of consumer health information needs, management strategies, and preferences in perinatal setting and will provide broad design guidance for the creation of relevant health information technologies for pregnant women and their caregivers using established human factors engineering and user-centered design methods.
The proposed research project is a comprehensive study to investigate the characteristics, health information needs and information management practices of pregnant women and their caregivers to inform the design of health information technologies. Pregnant women and their caregivers have diverse and important information needs, and an understanding of those needs and how to meet them could improve prenatal care and produce better maternal and fetal outcomes. Patients and families are increasingly turning to the Internet and health information technologies to manage health-related information, and knowledge about patient and caregiver characteristics, information needs, and preferences could guide the design and support the adoption of health information technologies.


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Connecting Microsoft BizTalk Server to IBM Mainframe Transaction Processing and Data Storage Systems
Most enterprise organizations rely on legacy mainframe, UNIX and Linux systems to run mission-critical workloads that support daily operations. Commonly, these heritage systems run a variety of IBM system and application software, IBM server technologies and tools that form the base of enterprise IT investments. A significant challenge to enterprise IT organizations is the need to continually re-invest in these heritage platforms, to extend these systems to new workloads, including: service-enablement, on-line transactions, messaging interchange, business intelligence, workflow and collaboration. In this session, we discuss BizTalk host integration technologies, tools, and best practices that allow you to connect BizTalk to existing line-of-business programs and data, preserving the integrity and performance of vital line-of-business systems, while extending those investments to new solutions.
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Civil society plays a crucial role in protecting refugees – but it too is under threat. Julia Duchrow reports.
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Civil society plays a crucial role in protecting refugees – but it too is under threat. Julia Duchrow reports.
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The refugee crisis has had a profound impact on identity, writes Danny Ryan Youssef in part two of this blog series.
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Open and democratic societies cannot be built on fear and hatred, writes Nick Dearden.
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'We're already dead,' says one refugee. Lydia Noon documents the eviction.