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It was a typical end to a long, busy night. The employees were hanging around, having cocktails and waiting for their well-earned tip outs. The Television that hung in the corner was showing the Braves game. A few of the guys had placed bets between themselves on the game and were anxious to see if they were going to have some extra money in their pockets.
Brock was sitting at the end of the bar relaxing with a Captain Morgan and Coke. Nick was keeping him company. "So, How'd your first day go?"
Brock seemed very pleased with himself, "Piece of cake. This place isn't in as bad of shape as they think. Even through the standards around here are very high. I'm still sure I can get it organized in no time."
"That's good to hear."
Jolie stopped at the bar and put her belongings on a bar stool. As she was pouring herself a cold glass of water, she looked at Nick and Brock and skeptically wondered what was going to be organized.
Brock turned to her. "Hi, I'm Brock Anderson." He put out his hand.
She paused, looked at his hand, and then shook it. "Jolie Sanbell. Nice to meet you." She was hoping this was going to be brief. She was not in the mood for small talk. All she wanted to do was get a breath of fresh air as soon as possible.
"So, I hear that you have been more or less running things around here."
She did not answer him. Was he trying to be snide? That comment could have been taken in a couple of different ways. It had been a little over four months that Jolie was running both "Fred's" the martini bar, and "Max's" the upscale restaurant, since Fred's manager moved out of state. She knew the load of running both places could be overwhelming, but she felt she could handle it and she did. It was from years of taking on too much responsibility. The company, as much as they would have liked to keep a manager's salary in their pockets and not hire help, they knew the work would burn out a person and business would decline, so they found someone just as capable as Jolie to help run the bar. Of course she kind of felt she was not doing a good enough job if she needed help. Inside she knew it was not true.
"Are you taking off for the night?" Brock asked
"Yes, finally." She sighed and thought to herself, 'How can he not tell I don't want to talk to him?'
"Everyone's going for a drink. Are you going?"
Turning from him, "I hadn't planned on it."
"I want to go, but my car is in the shop. " Jolie gave him a sideways glance. 'Why is he telling me this?'
"Well, I am sure any of these guys can give you a ride."
"They can't, they're about to leave and I am suppose to see Mr. James before I leave."
She thought this guy is too much. "I know the taxis are a little expensive around here, but I'm sure you could afford it.
He held his hand up. "God woman, you just won't bite, will you? I want you to give me a ride, so we can talk a little. I know you're the backbone to this place and I could use your advice."
"Oh, " Trying to figure him out, "I will give you a ride, but that's it."
"Are you sure? I don't want to put you out." He had a gorgeous smile. And he shined it like he won something.
"No." She hesitated. There was someone she did not want to see anymore, that would be there at the usual after work watering hole.
"No, you don't want to go." He looked sad.
"Oh, no, no I meant no, I am sure. It's fine; I'll give you a ride. That's it." She managed a smile.


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Relatives have reacted with horror to news that tissue samples, which could include hearts, lungs and other organs, were taken from at least 65 staff over a period of 29 years.
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It is not known whether families of the deceased, who were mostly from the Sellafield plant, were properly informed about the practice, which was carried out to establish if the workers had radiation damage.
Launching the inquiry, Trade Secretary Alistair Darling insisted that living relatives of those involved are told "sensitively" over the next few days.
But it will take months to discover the full facts about the tissue sampling which went on from 1962 to 1991.
BNFL is expected to have to check medical records for 20,000 staff to discover the full extent of the problem.
The inquiry will look into the medical records of 57 workers at Sellafield, six at Aldermaston in Berkshire, one at Springfields in Lancashire and one at Capenhurst in Cheshire, who had transferred from Sellafield.
British Nuclear Fuels (BNFL), which operates Sellafield in Cumbria, said in most cases the tissue was taken following a coroner's request – suggesting at least some information may have been available to families.
But it said that in a handful of cases no record of consent exists at all.
In an emergency statement to the House of Commons, Mr Darling said the families of workers "wanted answers".
Michael Redfern QC – who conducted the inquiry into the Alder Hey hospital scandal where body parts from more than 850 infants were stored secretly – has been asked to carry out the investigation.
Gerald Walker, 52, whose father Roland Walker began work at Sellafield in the early Fifties and died at 69 in 1989, said: "This issue needs to be investigated. I knew my father had a post-mortem but nothing was mentioned about retaining any organs. I would be very angry if I found out that one of my father's organs was taken."
The widow of another Sellafield worker described the practice as "arrogant and cold-hearted".
The 58-year-old, from Whitehaven, said: "I don't even want to think that my husband could have been one of those people. It is too horrific to consider after all these years."
The tissues were taken to Sellafield, Britain's largest nuclear plant, from all the sites after post-mortem for examination and kept in freezers.
BNFL said the tissue was destroyed during analysis.
It added: "Files exist at Sellafield for 65 cases. In 56 of those cases the sampling was done associated with coroners' post-mortems or inquests.
"In five other cases it was done under instruction from other legally correct bases, such as family solicitors.
"For the remaining four cases there is no record of instruction or consent although this does not mean appropriate requests were not made.
"There is no tissue stored on site today and taking samples for radiological analysis ceased in 1992."
Mr Darling told the Commons it was "assumed" the requests were made to help establish the cause of death of as part of a coroner's inquiry.
"But we cannot be sure of that because there is not an audit trail," he said.
"It is clearly important to establish why these requests were made.
"The records held by BNFL do not disclose whether the next of kin knew of these examinations and analysis. That needs to be established.
"Most cases appeared to come following a coroner's request. It is possible, therefore, that in some cases there was such knowledge.
"But it is not clear that even if they had known about the analysis, they would have been aware that data was used as part of wider research studies. It will be necessary to examine the coroner's records."
The UK Atomic Energy Authority will also look at data from its former research sites at Dounreay, Windscale (as Sellafield used to be called), Harwell and Winfrith to discover if similar tissue sampling took place.
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Long known as the puppy mill capital, the province of Quebec unveiled new regulations today around animal breeding.
The Agriculture Minister François Gendron said the aim is to ensure that cats and dogs are bred and sold humanely. "And we make a significant step to improve the welfare of companion animals in Quebec," he said in this press release.
Sounds like good news, right? An image overhaul for the better – and safer rules mean protecting the countless helpless animals from horrifying conditions like this?
But a slightly deeper read of the new regulations reveals huge flaws to experts. Alanna Devine, director of animal advocacy for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, told the CBC that there are ways to get around the permit rules: a person could still own 13 female dogs and one male, and not need a permit.
Though one small step in the right direction was made: gas chambers will no longer be an acceptable form of euthanizing animals in the province, according to the CTV story. It's a good move– but one that is shockingly overdue.
But what's worse – the process for the permit simply involves filling out some paperwork, with absolutely no inspection of the home or premise.
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You don't have to look very far to see my own personal views on dog breeding (although I did have to bend, when I learned how it can be done strictly and passionately.)
The world has too many dogs in poor conditions, and too many people looking to make a quick buck from living creatures. (If you want to be inspired by a Canadian's efforts to change this, read about Dominique Rousselle.)
While dog breeding itself won't ever be outlawed, Quebec could have taken real, actionable steps to create a better life for its animals – tracking the pets, instituting random inspections of people selling animals, and a licensing process that requires some real effort.
Instead, it's just going to charge puppy mill owners to apply for a meaningless permit – the province itself making a quick buck.
The new law doesn't equate to any real change for the most vulnerable creatures in Quebec – so one has to wonder, aside from a press release and a thinly veiled attempt at an image revamp, what's the point?
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October's 2008 GOP straw poll (Update: Bumped overnight)
posted at 10:22 pm on October 11, 2006 by Ian
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Good grief. I look at the choices here and find nothing appealing. Tancredo is the best of the lot, but that's not saying a lot. And why does Newt Gingrich keep showing up in these things?
Bellicose Muse on October 10, 2006 at 11:03 PM
> And why does Newt Gingrich keep showing up in these things?
He has to be thrown in; we don't have a lot of choices!
Alex K on October 10, 2006 at 11:05 PM
McCain's negatives say a WHOLE LOTTA SOMETHIN'!!
SouthernGent on October 10, 2006 at 11:12 PM
Newt Gingrich would be a great choice if he could win. He is smart, intellectual, a true conservative, and best of all articulate. We need a president who can do what Hannity, Rush, Laura Ingraham, Michelle Malkin, etc. do on a daily basis–convince Americans about the merits of conservatism.
President Bush, while being a good president overall, has been woeful at public relations.
Actually, McCain went up in my book today with his criticisms of President Clinton's North Korean policy. I also believe McCain can win a general election. He is a conservative on foreign policy and is pro-life.
januarius on October 10, 2006 at 11:19 PM
januarius, I don't think I would hold up Hannity as a wellspring of well-articulated conservatism. He is basically a talking-point machine who comes across worse the more you hear him… at least for me.
The others I'll go with… but, even Rush–who I love and listen to most days–has gotten to the point where he sounds angry most of the time (not that I blame him, really). When he isn't like that, he can win some people over, but lately those moments are few and far between.
DaveS on October 10, 2006 at 11:44 PM
Heh… sorting results by RINO produces a div-by-zero error. That either means that there aren't any self-proclaimed RINOs, or the PHP interpreter has a low opinion of them.
DaveS on October 10, 2006 at 11:46 PM
januarius, I don't think I would hold up Hannity as a wellspring of well-articulated conservatism.
I got you 5 by 5 on that one, good buddy. And on the Rush comment, which hurts a lot because he's the only reason I'm on this site; I owe my entire worldview to Rush. But you nailed it, Dave.
Hannity is a waste of our valuable air…
Jaibones on October 10, 2006 at 11:50 PM
PS The poll is amazing. How on earth does McCain run for President in that environment? He is utterly despised.
He is thisclose to Hagel, who will lose his next election, no matter what office it's for…
Jaibones on October 10, 2006 at 11:53 PM
I'm actually surprised at how well Gingrich is coming out in this poll. I'd like to see Gingrich get back into the scene. If we could get an intellectual conservative out there, the Dems wouldn't know what to do. Even their intellectuals are morons (Chomsky, Vidal, etc)
DaveS on October 11, 2006 at 12:01 AM
It's good to see Texans are really going for Giuliani. Maybe we aren't so lousy with social cons after all.
If he can win Texas, he can take other southern states too.
Mark V. on October 11, 2006 at 12:31 AM
Well, he may be able to win among Texans who read this subset of the blogosphere which has presented the poll… but that's something.
DaveS on October 11, 2006 at 12:38 AM
How 'bout this…a Giuliani/Gingrich ticket. Should make the debates enjoyable.
What…? No fans of Savage here?!?
Wedge Plissken on October 11, 2006 at 1:26 AM
What on earth ever happened to last month's straw poll?
I never saw any analysis of it after it ran… it just sort of disappeared. Now we have another?
Ha! The net hates McCain and Frist! That's great.
My ideal ticket? Brownback/Gingrich. Brownback for his foreign policy and Gingrich for his domestic policy and his understanding of how to move Congress. As long as Brownback doesn't go too far right on social issues he'd be fine. I agree with anti-abortion and anti-embryonic stemcells, but prayer in school and curbing the "adult" nature of music, movies, and television is a bridge too far. Kids can pray if they want already and let the market sort out entertainment. If he can keep from throwing the churches red meat (they're gonna vote for him anyway) I think he would have a real shot. Plus he's a real-life honest-to-G_d spending hawk and we really need that right now.
The Apologist on October 11, 2006 at 4:04 AM
Gingrich is unelectable. Right now the last thing the GOP needs is a candidate with scandal baggage, and Newt has that. Are we forgetting his ethics violation(s)? Also, Newt is a values-oriented conservative, but he cheated on his wife. Et too Giuliani. You can bet that would get thrown out there by those damnable political hit squads known as 501 groups.
Gingrich is articulate and offers very credible apologies for conservatism. But he comes with too much baggage and, because of his political career, is probably considered too devisive.
BTW, are any of the choices in this poll completely free of any accusations of scandal, past or present? I believe Romney is, but am unsure about the rest.
Bellicose Muse on October 11, 2006 at 6:38 AM
I guess being a Goldwater conservative I need to classify myself as a RINO.
Alan on October 11, 2006 at 7:46 AM
Baggage be damned, put someone up who articulates the conservative agenda and has a plan.
Campaign on conservatism, sell it, and don't forget what happened when "foleygate" hit via the MSM. Investigations will find the dirt. Skunk the responsible.
Next election will have everyone in line to vote, no matter what the [email protected] say or lose this time.
tormod on October 11, 2006 at 9:01 AM
Newt Gingrich was the Speaker of the House who was charged [by democrats] of committing over 300 crimes. He went to court on at least 3 of those charges, and was found to be innocent of them all. That alone would be quite a message to run on, and I'll vote for him over the rest if given the chance.
Pick any conservative candidate and I'll show you the one who liberals will smear, no matter the accuracy of those.
Newt is a smart guy and an action oriented guy. He would probably upset many people, but he would be fun to watch. He is a world class debater, and would give the mush-mouth dems hell. He had better watch out for the skirts, though.
Shmo on October 11, 2006 at 10:08 AM
For a bunch of homophobe, anti-abortion nazis we conservatives sure love Giuliani!
I always get a kick out of how the left portrays us as not being open-minded. Those folks make me laugh every day.
SouthernGent on October 11, 2006 at 10:38 AM
Bellicose Muse is correct.
Guiliani would make a terrific attorney general, because he has the background, the leadership, and he doesn't care what anyone thinks of him personally. But despite the "America's Mayor" image from 9/11, which he earned thoroughly, he isn't a real conservative. I'd hold my nose if he was the VP on a ticket.
Newt Gingrich is a secretary of state perhaps, maybe chief of staff, but the LLL would have a field day with him in a national campaign. They would try to remind us about the ridiculous, failed, "Contract with America". Of course, the reality is that a good portion of the Contract was accomplished, and in spite of Clinton, who as usual later claimed credit for getting those things accomplished as if they were his idea. But we all know where reality falls on the moonbat scale.
George Allen is a good man, and is marginally acceptable, but I get the impression that the Democrats think so too, and have been clobbering him for months on everything that comes to hand. On a national stage, there may be more negative than positive in the publics mind.
The list should begin and end with Tancredo as far as the Republicans are concerned. Now cue the chorus of "no name recognition". That election is 25 months from now.
I flat guarantee that less than 10% of the people who frequent HotAir knew the name William Jefferson Blythe Clinton in October 1990. If you did, then you lived in Arkansas or Tennessee. When I first heard that the dufus governor or Arkansas was running for the Democratic nomination, I couldn't believe it. I'd been stationed at the Naval Air Technical Training Center in Memphis for about three years. At the time, Arkansas was the butt of many jokes in the mid-south region. The state had bumper stickers which said "Thank God for Mississippi!", because the Arkansas public educational system was 49th in the country, ahead of Mississippi.
After his first term as governor, Clinton was popularly voted out because of his failed policies, rising taxes, and continuous scandals (he had immense training in being Slick long before the White House). But two years later he was returned to the Arkansas Statehouse, and in late 1991 he decided to run for President. He had much less name recognition then than Tom Tancredo does now, be assured. Add to this that Clinton's presidential campaign actually unravelled in early 1992 with bad showings in the early caucuses, as well as the first "Bimbo eruption". And yet, he somehow managed to turn it around and secure the nomination.
Sorry for the history lesson, the point is simple. Don't avoid the most qualified conservative because you think he isn't famous enough yet.
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Freelancer on October 11, 2006 at 10:48 AM
Tancredo? Meh. He's the epitome of a one-issue candidate, and he's a legislator, not an executive.
Gingrich is unelectable. Right now the last thing the GOP needs is a candidate with scandal baggage, and Newt has that. Are we forgetting his ethics violation(s)?
Newt was exonerated of those ethics violations, so please quit repeating the MSM/liberal narrative. No wonder they spend so much time manufacturing charges against powerful conservatives – even many of our own will fall into line with their wishes.
His extramarital affairs are another issue, but can you really think the libs have any chance of effectively running against Newt on that? He should at least get consideration for being on the ticket, and he is clearly the smartest guy in the field. I would love a Romney-Newt ticket.
I like Rudy too, but I'm still waiting to see him take a harder line against lawless open borders and to be a bit more supportive of the 2nd amendment.
Brownback is a non-starter with me for his open-borders advocacy. I've put my last two presidential votes on someone who won't enforce the borders, my '08 republican primary vote will definitely go to someone who does.
I know this is not a scientific poll, but nevertheless I am greatly encouraged by what it shows about the blogosphere's opinion of McVain. He's spent the last 6 years sticking the knife in the back of conservatives and now, at least according to this poll, they are ready to return the favor. Karma's a bitch, ain't it, Johnny Boy?
thirteen28 on October 11, 2006 at 12:53 PM
I know this is not a scientific poll, but nevertheless I am greatly encouraged by what it shows about the blogosphere's opinion of McVain. He's spent the last 6 years sticking the knife in the back of conservatives and now, at least according to this poll, they are ready to return the favor. Karma's a bitch, ain't it, Johnny Boy?
Hee hee.
Sorry. I just enjoyed the same thing and am glad to see others share my mirth.
Tancredo? Meh. He's the epitome of a one-issue candidate
That's one issue more than the rest of em.
Perchant on October 11, 2006 at 10:56 PM
I take that back. McCain's got issues.
Perchant on October 11, 2006 at 11:02 PM
There is good reason that Newt is leading the pack, and for you who don't really know Newt you can learn about the man here, and here. BTW, Newt married the women he had affairs with. Some call that love [I call it masochism], but others say it depends on what 'is' is.
Newt will be great in 08!
My favorite candidate gets ignored, even though she came in second in last week's Marist Poll and at a straw poll taken in Iowa.
Lothar on October 11, 2006 at 11:56 PM
I think the Noot will surprise some of you pundents. There's Bush and then there's the AntiBush. Newt is the AntiBush, articulate, masterful at debate, task oriented, and with enough marital scandal behind him to win the respect of pederast lovin' Democrats everywhere.
Mojave Mark on October 12, 2006 at 12:37 AM
Thirteen wrote:
Newt was exonerated of those ethics violations, so please quit repeating the MSM/liberal narrative. No wonder they spend so much time manufacturing charges against powerful conservatives – even many of our own will fall into line with their wishes.
I am not a parrot of the left and happen to prefer the elected men and women of our government to walk the straight and narrow. From Newt's Wiki:
All charges were eventually dropped following an investigation by the Republican-led House Ethics Committee. However, Gingrich admitted to "unintentionally" giving inaccurate information to the House Ethics Committee during the course of the investigation. The committee did not indict him on charges of intentional perjury. The matter was settled when he agreed to reimburse the Committee $300,000 for the cost of prolonging the investigation. The payment was described as a "cost assessment" and not a fine by the Committee.
The Governor of my state, Ohio, admitted to "unintentionally" failing to divulge perks, which led to a misdemeanor conviction on ethics charges for him. Whether either or both of these men simply forgot to divulge pertinent information is debatable, but the stain of their actions remains.
While Gingrich railed against Bill Clinton for his sex escapades he was doing the same thing himself. That is called hypocrisy. Reading Newt's Wiki brought back several remembrances of him, none of which are good (his attempt to misrepresent the HEC ruling, the attempted coup against him as SotH, his 28% approval rating, the lost seats under his leadership, etc.). He's not all bad by any means, and he has some very strong traits. However, he also has some very poor character issues in his past, and those alone would preclude me from voting for him.
Bellicose Muse on October 12, 2006 at 12:37 AM
Count me firmly in the Gingrich camp. The man understands war and military strategy. He also understands better than anyone out there who and what our enemy is. He'll be a kickass Commander in Chief, and that'll send the moonbats into lunar orbit. It'll be fun to watch.
RedWinged Blackbird on October 12, 2006 at 8:47 AM
Ugh, why can't I get a constitutionalist as a choice?
My thoughts exactly. This nation could use a statesman the caliber of James Madison right now, but I don't see any on the horizon. While it's only my personal opinion, I don't see any GOP candidates whose names invoke excitement with me. Looks like I'll be voting 3rd party again in '08.
Bellicose Muse on October 12, 2006 at 10:12 AM
I sumbit again that the closest thing to a constitutionalist on that list of choices is Tom Tancredo, with Fred Thompson as VP. He prioritizes issues along the same lines as Michael Savage; borders, language, culture.
Don't make the mistake of thinking Tancredo isn't a leader. Reagan wasn't believed to be a leader even after 6 years as governor of California.
I'm seriously thinking of started a barrage of letters to all of the heavy-weight talk radio hosts to begin plugging Tancredo at every opportunity.
Gingrich unfortunately wears his past political difficulties as the explosives belt of a suicide bomber, and the liberals hold the detonator. As I posted before, he'd make a good Secretary of State, and wouldn't that heat the Democrats' hatred to boiling?
Serendipitously, Fred Thompson has been sitting in for Paul Harvey this week, and I've been enjoying his commentary immensely.
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Mumbai, Sep 1: The inaugural Indian Badminton League (IBL) was won by Hyderabad Hotshots here on Saturday (August 31). Saina Nehwal-led Hyderabad beat Awadhe Warriors 3-1.
Also read: 10 facts about the champions Hotshots
Saina was the star of the tournament as she remained unbeaten. The "Queen of Indian Badminton" won all her seven matches. She was the only player to remain undefeated throughout the league, that started on August 14.
Again, Saina demolished upcoming star PV Sindhu. This time, in the final, she won 21-15, 21-7.
For the victory, Hyderabad pocketed Rs 3.25 crores. It was a tournament to remember for Saina as she was also adjudged the "Player of tournament." She received a cheque of $1,000 with the award.
The first edition of IBL was well received by the fans. There were six city-based franchises with the top four making the semi-finals.
Here are the pictures from the final.
Hyderabad Hotshots players with the trophy
Hyderabad Hotshots' players celebrate with the trophy after beating Awadhe Warriors 3-1 in the final. Hyderabad pocketed Rs 3.25 crore for the win.
Saina Nehwal unbeaten in the league
Saina Nehwal waves to the crowd after defeating PV Sindhu. Saina remained unbeaten in the league, claiming seven wins.
Warriors' Srikanth wins
Awadhe Warriors' K Srikanth celebrates after winning against Hyderabad Hotoshots' Tanongsak Saemsomboonsuk.
PV Sindhu lost to Saina again
PV Sindhu could not match Saina Nehwal. She lost both her matches to Saina in the inaugural IBL.
The big cheque
Hyderabad Hotshots' Saina Nehwal receives Rs 3.25 crore cheque after winning the league.
Saina is 'Player of the tournament'
Saina Nehwal proved she is the best woman badminton player in India. She remained unbeaten in IBL and won the "Player of the tournament" award. She received $1,000 cheque.
Men's doubles action
Awadhe Warriors' Markis Kido and Mathias Boe play shot against Hyderabad Hotoshots' Goh V Shem and Wah Lim Khim.
Tanongsak Saemsomboonsuk in action
Hyderabad Hotoshots' Tanongsak Saemsomboonsuk plays a shot against Awadhe Warriors' K Srikanth.
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"American Idol" ratings down, but ad sales seen up
By Jill Serjeant
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Fox television heads into the year's biggest advertisement sales period later this month with questions about the future of its ratings champ "American Idol," but a better economy, among several factors, should buoy the show's ad revenue, experts said.
Viewership has slipped on the singing contest, and its hold on the No. 1 position in U.S. TV is being challenged. Fan buzz among America's music-loving youth seems to have shifted to musical "Glee," and at the end of this season, top "Idol" star, judge Simon Cowell, will leave the program.
Fox executives told Reuters there will be no announcement on Cowell's successor when the network presents its 2010-11 programs to advertisers at their annual "upfront" presentation on May 17, nor before the "American Idol" finale on May 26.
But like a struggling contestant getting a "judge's save" on "Idol," which gives that person another chance to compete, viewer-based advertising is being propped up by signs of recovery in the ad market, as well as by "Idol's" continued dominance over most of its rival TV shows, analysts said.
"I don't think they will be able to get sky-high prices. But advertisers still need mass audiences, and although the show is getting fewer people watching, they are still getting the biggest crowd you can get," said Brian Steinberg, TV editor of Advertising Age.
Currently, "Idol" is averaging 24.4 million viewers a show, down 7.5 percent from 26.4 million in 2009 and well off 2006's high of about 30.8 million.
Executives at Fox, a unit of News Corp. say the slide is not unusual for a 9-year-old program and add that in the 18-49 age group prized by advertisers, it is down just 8 percent and still 72 percent ahead of its nearest rival.
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1. Re: B2B setup for the xml gatewayAnuj Dwivedi--Oracle Oct 22, 2012 9:57 AM (in response to 922138)
I have few questions ,i want to send data from one TP to another through xml gateway and both the sides we need xml payload and we are using the custom doc protocol .First of all you need to deploy a composite with AppsAdapter which should pull messages from XMLGateway and then transform it to the B2B message format (if formats are different). This composite should pass the transformed message with required B2B headers to B2B. At B2B, you need to create and deploy the agreement.
Do i need ecs file for this ?No. For custom XML documents, you do not need ecs, instead you should have the XSD of the XML.
I want to add custom headers (remote TP need those ) ,how to add those if i don't use .ecs file ?If you want to include the headers in the payload then corresponding XSD should have the elements defined for it. If you want to add HTTP transport headers then in HTTP channel you need to provide the headers in Additional Transport Headers section.
Please refer -
2. Re: B2B setup for the xml gateway922138 Nov 13, 2012 3:19 PM (in response to Anuj Dwivedi--Oracle)Anuj,
Can you please tell me with an example how to do that in both the cases ..
1) Headers in the payload
2)Transport headers
3. Re: B2B setup for the xml gateway922138 Nov 13, 2012 4:44 PM (in response to 922138)Anuj,
I have to add
Transport headers
4. Re: B2B setup for the xml gatewayAnuj Dwivedi--Oracle Nov 14, 2012 3:00 PM (in response to 922138)Currently B2B does not support OXTA transport so one possible option is to use java callout with generic HTTP transport. Create a transport callout which should add these headers in the message and then use that callout in the channel of your remote TP. Please refer -
I do not remember the complete details but I think for one of the customer a patch was delivered for OXTA. Please log a SR with support and check about it. Still I will recommend to go with java callout option.


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Torn Front Driveshaft Boot.
Ok Guys, I need some advice.
I took my 2012 JKU Sport into the shop for a couple of things. One big reason being that when I changed the oil I saw that the "Boot" on the Front Driveshaft immediately in front of the transfer case had a tear in it.
Coming down our snow covered hill in 4 wheel drive (two days after I saw the torn boot) I was using my breaks and when the anti-lock kicked in I heard the front driveshaft rattling... not good. So I mentioned both those things to the service manager when I dropped it off.
He called and said that the whole front driveshaft assembly would need to be replaced. He said that because of the tear in the boot the grease/lube had all leaked out, and so it had worn something loose... He wasn't sure exactly what it was that was specifically loose, only that the whole section needed replaced.
I've called my insurance, and I'll be paying out of pocket because they'd consider running over a branch a "collision" a I have a high collision deductible. AS far as I know it could've been a branch or something like that in the road. I don't know how I could've done it. I've taken it off road, but never "offroading". I don't remember ever hitting anything that would've caused the tear.
Estimate: ~$600 Parts. ~$100 Labor etc.
What would you all suggest? Is there a good way to get it rebuilt, or to replace it with something better? The Sales manager said that he couldn't find a cheaper aftermarket part for it.
What would you guys do?
And I don't really have any need for anything other then getting it back the same functional place that it was before this. As in, I'm not looking to put on 35's or regearing, or lockers or anything like that.
Thanks for your advice.
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He's correct. One Option would be to find a takeoff on here or CL.
Very easy to replace yourself for around $100
No lift ?
I would think If not modified the boot failed, shojld be a warranty issue.
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Adams driveshafts are around $350 for a front That is a double carden but pinion angle needs to be set as well.
If you want to drive to southwest Michigan ill sell you my stock front ds for $100. ;)
That's reDQulous! :confused: :facepalm:
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Nope, no lift. I wouldn't mind a lift, but I haven't come up with the money.
And thanks for the advice, I'll check CL.
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I looked around. I see them all the time.
I have my stock front and a rear spare but for a 2 door.
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Auto/man ?
On JKO
I drive a Manual.
I'm in SE Ohio.
You think someone would ship a front DS?
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The search continues lol
Mine was shipped front Cali.
If it's the slip joint boot then you can just do nothing. Mine ripped off years ago and I've had no ill effects. Many others have done the same.
If you like you can squirt some grease down among the splines. I sometimes shoot some 5th wheel grease in there because it's really sticky and won't fly all over the place.
$350 for an Adam's driveshaft and be done with it.
So Adam's WILL work well? Those other two posts confused me and I thought the other guy was saying that they wouldn't work well...
What about something like Tom Wood's driveshafts? Are they any better then the Adam's?
Tom Wood's Custom Drive Shafts 52301 9800 - Tom Wood's Front 1310 Drive Shaft for 07-13 Jeep® Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited JK - Quadratec
Ok Guys, So I found a "New" takeoff front driveshaft on ebay for $250, free shipping...
Is it worth just going with that one, or is the Adam's or Tom Wood's "Much Better" and worth the extra $$$ ?
And what if I were to get a 2" lift later on? Would it be better to have a certain aftermarket DriveShaft?
Thanks so much guys!
Most after market shafts use the same parts to build them. Adams includes shipping.
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He was probably talking about the slip boot. Aftermarket shafts don't have them.
I have no problems with my ADAMS front shaft. Easy to install and can run at a higher angle w/ double cardens (u-joints)
Both ADAMS and TW are very reputable company's.
Adams being much less expensive.
I would do a aftermarket shaft for $75 more.
The front was $325 shipped. I ordered from Stomper off road.
I think there's more going on here than a torn slip boot. As said before, many are running stock shafts with the boot removed. I tore my rear boot and just cut it off.
I'd recommend removing the driveshaft then drive it to see if the noise is gone before spending money only to realize there's more wrong.
I you look at many of the aftermarket shafts you'll notice they don't even include a boot for the slip joint.
If you broke the boot on the end that covers the CV joint (smaller, round, flat) then you do have to replace the shaft.
Yeah, I wheel it all of the time. We got it to go wheeling, so it sits in the garage until we take it out.
Most aftermarket shafts I've seen had a wiper seal inside the cap on the female half of the slip joint. Helps keep grease in and dirt out. Less glorious version of the boot.
You can buy replacement CV shaft boots on driveshaftparts.com for $25
Still looking for a front factory shaft,i have one for a 2013 jku front,rubicon,auto,contact me if interrested.
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1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to the field of surgical devices, and, more particularly, to an indwelling catheter for draining the urinary bladder, with the proximal part of the catheter being self-retaining in a manner that minimizes bladder irritation and leaves essentially no residual urine in the bladder.
2. Prior Art
A urinary bladder drainage tube is used in certain patients who have had major surgery and/or trauma, or in any patient unable to urinate. There are many causes of an inability to urinate, these causes differing with age and sex. For example, a small child may not be able to urinate because of some congenital abnormality that obstructs the bladder neck or urethra. In females, inability to urinate occurs in neurological diseases, or after major abdominal or pelvic surgery.
It is often desirable to drain the bladder continuously after major surgery or trauma, at least for the purposes of monitoring renal function by measuring the hourly urine output. It is desirable to continuously drain the bladder by an indwelling urinary catheter in those medical conditions in which the measurement of hourly urine output is important for the timely and appropriate care and well being of the patient.
It is further important to drain the bladder by an indwelling urinary catheter after prostate or bladder surgery. Diverting the urine and blood promotes healing and helps to prevent blood clots from accumulating in the bladder, thus potentially causing more bleeding and severe pain.
Continuous bladder irrigation is used following certain bladder or prostate surgeries. This is achieved by instilling fluid continuously into the bladder and simultaneously draining the bladder using a type of urinary catheter called a three-way catheter. One port serves as a fluid injection port into the bladder, while the second port is for continuous drainage of the bladder contents into a urine collection bag. The third port incorporates a valve mechanism by which the catheter balloon is reversibly inflated once positioned inside the bladder to keep the tip of the indwelling urinary catheter in place.
In certain patients, the bladder must be drained for many years, as in some debilitated patients, or those with neurological or spinal cord lesions. If the bladder is not adequately drained the pressure in the bladder increases and the pressure likewise increases in the ureters and kidneys, causing the kidneys to become obstructed. Unrelieved bilateral kidney obstruction may lead to renal failure within a few weeks. Therefore, the use of an indwelling urinary catheter is quite important, and can be life saving both in acute and chronic or long-term settings.
There are some serious drawbacks to the standard indwelling urinary catheters now available. The widely-used Foley catheter has a retention balloon that is inflated when positioned inside the bladder and which rests on the most sensitive areas of the bladder, the trigone and bladder neck areas. The size of this retention balloon varies between 5 and 30 cc's and the general practice now is to inflate the catheter balloon with 10 to 30 ml's of water. The weight of the Foley catheter balloon when filled with water ranges between 10 and 30 grams. This weight often causes pain and bladder irritation, generally known among urologists to provoke very painful bladder spasms.
In addition to its weight, the balloon is situated below the drainage opening of the Foley catheter, so residual urine inevitably collects in the bladder around the balloon. The amount of residual urine that collects around the balloon averages between 3 and 10 mls. The presence of residual urine promotes infection and is a further source of bladder irritation. Furthermore, in rare instances, the balloon may be inadvertently inflated inside of the urethra, causing trauma to the urethra and resulting thereby in pain, bleeding and possible stricture formation within the urethra.
Pre-grant publication 2002/0143292 is directed to a conformable balloonless catheter system, an indwelling catheter with a proximal end that includes a retention portion made to expand without having to be inflated. One of the preferred embodiments allows for at least one slit on an upper side of the catheter tube and a head member that when pulled down by a stylette moving longitudinally inside the catheter causes a bulged wing portion that holds the catheter safely and painlessly within the bladder. As seen in FIGS. 11-14, traction on the stylette 50 causes the slit walls 68 to move radially as the proximal tip is pulled distally, thereby causing the catheter tip to assume a mushroom-type retention form while providing apertures for the drainage of urine. This is a complex catheter system that uses a stylet introducer with a a magnetic cycling valve and a screwing mechanism to open the retaining element. The use of a stylet to introduce the catheter into the urinary tract and bladder is dangerous and potentially traumatizing. The urethra is S-shaped when the penis is flaccid and becomes L-shaped when the penis is stretched or when erect; using a straight wire stylet thus could perforate the urethral wall, a most serious complication. Furthermore, catheters are usually inserted by nurses but prevailing standards of care and insurance constraints do not allow nurses to use a stylet to insert a urinary drainage catheter because of the associated risks of urethral trauma and/or perforation. It is not practicable to have a urinary catheter system that relies on a stylet for placement since nurses, who are the healthcare providers most widely relied on for catheter insertions, are not permitted to use them.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,349,029 is directed to a balloon catheter drainage system, a catheterization apparatus with a retention balloon to be expanded when the proximal end of the catheter is in the bladder. The balloon, when expanded, comprises a plurality of wings or loops that function in cooperation with at least one opening or aperture which communicates the interior bore or lumen of the catheter with the bladder so that the bladder wall cannot occlude the aperture. The design of this Patent system is such that substantially little or no residual urine remains in the bladder. With reference to FIGS. 2-6, the openings 16 are both above and below the inflatable arms of the retention element of the catheter. Furthermore, the reversibly inflatable anchoring element at the catheter end has something of a steering wheel-type shape which prevents the bladder walls from obstructing the apertures, and when inflated accomplishes the retention of the catheter within the bladder. The ring 22 is attached to the catheter shaft 17 by a plurality of spokes 23. As such, this reference Patent system includes inflatable horizontal elements as well as draining apertures, both distal and proximal to that reversibly expandable element. Second and third embodiments are reflected in FIGS. 5 and 7, where the balloon 69 has three individual loops 71 that are reversibly fillable with fluid for expansion, thereby both exposing and opening the drainage apertures 67 and 83 to accomplish the emptying of the bladder with minimal or no residual volume. In contradistinction to the present subject Patent system, this catheter system replaces the stylet with a second catheter so that the retaining part remains closed; once the retaining part is inside the bladder then the second catheter, acting as a soft stylet, is withdrawn. This system is meant to be a totally closed system to obviate the chance of catheter-related infections. Furthermore, unlike the present subject patent application, the retaining parts are inflatable. The structure of this system is complex and very expensive to manufacture.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,649,092 is directed to a catheter very similar to the present urinary catheter system. A wire or flexible member 30 is fixed to the inside proximal tip 28 and, when pulled, causes the catheter's closed end 14 to foreshorten, thereby radially displacing the "outwardly projecting portions 20" to an open configuration seen in FIG. 3-6. In contradistinction to the present subject catheter system, this reference system needs a stylet at least for its insertion. "A stylet (not shown) is inserted in tubular member 12 and its forward end is brought to bear against the rearward end of plug 24. The stylet is moved forwardly with respect to the tubular member, causing portions 20 to be extended due to their flexibility, and the catheter and stylet are inserted in a body passage to the desired location, such as into the bladder. The stylet is then removed, allowing the parts of the cathter to return to the position shown in FIG. 1." (Column 3, lines 22-32) The present invention does not use a stylet, for reasons already discussed.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,938,530 is directed to a retention-type catheter for drainage of a urinary bladder. This system is closest to the present invention insofar as its retention means consist of radially displaceable strips 11, defined by longitudinal and circumferentially spaced slits 10, which are displaced by foreshortening the catheter's proximal end. Unlike the present invention, the foreshortening is accomplished by sliding an inner secondary tube 6 within a primary tube 1, as illustrated in FIGS. 2, 3, 4. The use of a tube-within-a-tube system compromises the drainage catheter lumen and obstructs the drainage of urine. The urinary drainage system of this reference is both complex and expensive to manufacture.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,397,699 is directed at a retaining catheter having resiliently biased wing flanges, similar in certain ways to the present subject invention. The retaining flanges 4 are opened and closed by use of " . . . a relatively stiff stylet 8 . . . " (Column 3, lines 61-62) unlike the present subject catheter system. The problems and dangers associated with the use of a stylet are discussed above.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,575,371 is directed to a urinary catheter system with a retention member in the form of a reversibly expandable balloon. In this system, the expandable balloon is situated below the drainage inlet opening so that in its inflated condition a portion of the catheter tip projects past the balloon and prevents contact between the wall of the urinary bladder and catheter tip thereby minimizing infection and local tissue trauma. As may be seen in FIGS. 2-5, the retention balloon when fully expanded distends past the tip of the catheter. The embodiment of FIG. 5 reflects also that the retention balloon is bi-lobed with reversibly expandable balloon chambers 3′ and 3″ arranged on opposite sides of the catheter tube and which in their expanded condition project in front of the tip 2. This Patent system uses bowl-shaped balloons for retention of the urinary drainage catheter that prevents contact between the catheter tip and the bladder mucosa, thereby reducing or obviating infection and/or tissue trauma. In contradistinction to the present subject Patent system, this reference system provides for a catheter drainage hole above the retaining element, thus allowing residual urine to collect with the attendant risks of infection and bladder inflammation.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,108,595 is directed to a retention catheter system that is characterized by pre-formed mushroom-like tips that are either split or fenestrated so as to allow for the drainage of urine. This invention encompasses a catheter comprising an outer tube having one or more mushroom heads and an inner tube that is longitudinally slidable within the outer tube and serves both as a conduit for fluids as well as a means for reversibly extending the mushroom head. With reference to FIGS. 1-5 especially, the inner tube 12 can be slid longitudinally with respect to the outer tube 11 so as to cause the detent 23 to engage with a detent opening 26, at which time those portions 22 of the outer tube 11 are extended radially to provide a plurality of ring-like extensions 27 that serve to anchor or retain the catheter in the bladder, as well as to provide openings for bladder emptying. In the embodiments reflected in FIGS. and 8, drainage slots 59 are formed in the outer tube 53 and are arranged helically along the outer tube 53. Despite some similarities to the present subject Patent system, this reference system is a drainage tube with a sliding mechanism of action, designed to be inserted surgically, and inappropriate for transurethral placement.
Thus, there exists a need to replace the current indwelling urinary catheter balloon retention system with another system that is safer, less irritating and leaves essentially no residual urine.
Accordingly, it is an object of this invention to provide an indwelling elastomeric hollow tube for urinary bladder drainage that overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art.
It is a further object of this invention to provide a hollow elastomeric tube, and a method of aspirating the bladder after surgery and in certain medical conditions.
It is a further object of the this invention to provide a hollow elastomeric tube and method of irrigating the bladder in certain urological conditions.
It is a further object of the this invention to provide a hollow elastomeric tube that can have sufficient stiffness to be inserted into the bladder through the urethra without the need for a stylet.
It is an important object of the this invention to provide a hollow elastomeric tube that has means for being retained within a urinary bladder which minimize the contact area of the catheter with the bladder wall and permit complete drainage of the bladder without obstructing the outflow of urine.
It is a further object of this invention that when positioned within the bladder, the tip of the indwelling urinary drainage catheter can be reversibly opened by means that deform the catheter tip into a retaining mushroom shape in non-continuous contact with the bladder wall, and furthermore, permits all the urine to drain from the bladder.
It is still a further object of the this invention that the retaining mushroom-shaped tip of the new catheter can be opened while in the bladder by using either a control wire or a spherical or transversely positioned elongated balloon that is reversibly inflatable with less than 5 mls of water (or air or other fluid) through a valve mechanism.
Referring now to the drawings, a urinary drainage catheter of the prior art is seen in
A self-retaining urinary drainage catheter system, generally designated as 10 in
The catheter system 10 is self-retaining by action of the retaining means, the reversible and radial displacement of the flexible tube slit portions 18 to a first configuration 16. When the catheter system 10 is in use, the closed proximal end 12 and the plurality of flexible tube slit portions 18 are located within the urinary bladder, the open distal end 13 lies outside the urethra, and the section of catheter between the closed proximal end 12 and the open distal end 13 is located within the urethra. The catheter 10 is maintained in its proper position within the bladder by the displacement of the flexible tube slit portions 18 in a reversible and radial fashion so as to form a mushroom-shaped proximal end. The first configuration 16, wherein the flexible tube slit portions 18 have been radially displaced, prevents the catheter 10 from being moved out of proper position since the first configuration 16 has a larger diameter than both the catheter's predetermined outer diameter 40 and the normal diameter of a cysto-urethral orifice. The closed proximal end 12 with the plurality of longitudinally directed slits 15 can assume a second configuration 17 as seen in
When the flexible tube slit portions 18 have been radially displaced to the first configuration 16, as seen in
In order to insert the self-retaining urinary drainage catheter system 10 into the urethra and bladder of a patient, the plurality of flexible tube slit portions 18 must be in the second configuration 17 as seen in
Once the catheter 10 is deemed to be in proper position, the means for reversibly and radially displacing the plurality of flexible tube slit portions 18 to the first configuration 16 is activated. By displacing the flexible tube slit portions 18 so that the proximal end 12 assumes a mushroom shape with a larger diameter than the predetermined outer diameter 40 of the catheter system 10, the flexible tube slit portions 18 abut in a non-continuous manner against the inside wall of the urinary bladder, thereby having a significantly smaller area of contact with the bladder wall than the area of contact when using the retention balloon of a typical Foley urinary catheter system seen in
In one preferred embodiment of the subject Patent system, illustrated in
Another preferred embodiment of the self-retaining urinary drainage catheter system 10 is seen in
The reversibly inflatable balloon 30 of
In a preferred embodiment of the urinary drainage catheter system, the reversibly inflatable balloon 30 is given a substantially spherical form 301 seen in
In another preferred embodiment depicted in
While the present invention has been shown and described in terms of a preferred embodiment thereof, it will be understood that this invention is not limited to this particular embodiment and that many changes and modifications can be made without departing from the true spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. In addition, as used herein and in the claims, such words as "distal", "proximal", "top", "bottom", "side", and the like are used in conjunction with the drawings for purposes of clarity, and it will be appreciated that they do not limit the device to a particular orientation.
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|Fee payment
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Effective date: 20160815


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Welcome from Missouri. And you bought a good weapon.
This is a discussion on Hello from Minnesota within the New Members Introduce Yourself forums, part of the Welcome To DefensiveCarry.com category; Hello. I'm a 31 year old guy from the Minneapolis area, and I've been lurking and reading for the last few weeks. I have to ...
Hello. I'm a 31 year old guy from the Minneapolis area, and I've been lurking and reading for the last few weeks. I have to say, I really like this site, and I've already learned a lot from the posts and stories I've read.
I've always enjoyed target shooting, and had planned to buy a pistol, but just never got around to it. That changed in a hurry, though, when a guy followed my girlfriend (6 months pregnant at the time) back up to our apartment, while I was at work, and knocked on the door for 15 minutes when she wouldn't answer (he turned out to be a mentally slow guy who was harmless, but it was still a huge eye opener). I got her some pepper spray and one of those aerosol air horns, but it made me realize just how little the average person thinks about self defense.
I purchased a Springfield XD45 Bi-tone 4" service, a few months ago, and have around 500 rounds through it so far. I'm taking my CCW class on Saturday. I'm also planning on picking up a 1911 of some sort next year (always wanted one).
I took my girlfriend to the range, not long after our son was born (he's a month old now), to show her the basics; she did really well with the XD.
Anyway, hello again, and I'm glad to be a part of DC.
Welcome from Missouri. And you bought a good weapon.
Howdy from No Dak
"[T]he people are not to be disarmed of their weapons.
They are left in full possession of them."
Zacharia Johnson (speech in the Virginia Ratifying Convention,25 June 1778)"The best we can hope for concerning the people at large is that they be properly armed." ~Alexander Hamilton
Hello from SE Minnesota.
"The Army and the Navy are run like traditional military services. The Air Force is run like a corporation. But the Marine Corps is a religion." Navy Admiral
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Lex et Libertas Semper Vigilo, Fortis, Paratus, et Fidelis!
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Welcome to the forum
Politicians are like diapers, they should be changed often and for the same reason. ~ Robin Williams ~
Welcome from Tennessee!
Welcome to Tennessee, the patron state of shootin' stuff.--SHOOTER
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EOD - Initial success or total failure
A real man loves his wife, and places his family as the most important thing in life. Nothing has brought me more peace and content in life than simply being a good husband and father.
Welcome from Rocky Top Tennessee
When you accept mediocrity you sow the seeds for future failure.
One should never confuse good fortune with good training.
Illegitimus Non Carborundum. In God we trust.
Greetings from the south metro suburbs.
Welcome from IL
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NRA Personal Protection In the Home Instructor
--- Some of the friendliest people I have ever talked to are gun owners and shooters and according to the gun activists we are the mass murders and felons of the nation???
Welcome from Tennessee!
I'm too young to be this old!
Getting old isn't good for you!


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About this Bachelor's Degree
Medical laboratory science is a scientific health care discipline in which professionals diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease.
Approximately 70 percent of patient medical decisions are based upon the data obtained from laboratory testing performed by medical technologists/medical laboratory scientists.
These professionals are required to perform testing in many disciplines--including microbiology, chemistry, immunology, hematology, immunohematology and molecular biology--with sophisticated biomedical instrumentation and cutting-edge technology.
Technologists conduct pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical scientific testing of patient specimens. The pre-analytical phase includes selecting the appropriate specimen and tests with the physician. The analytical phase is the actual testing procedure. The post-analytical phase involves reporting and interpretation of laboratory data.
These professionals must be able to evaluate and interpret laboratory results, communicate effectively with other health care professionals and the patient, analyze and improve laboratory services, effectively utilize laboratory resources and perform workforce education.
Student Learning Outcomes / Program Objectives
- Students will develop cognitive skills that will allow them to successfully perform in a clinical laboratory.
- Students will develop psychomotor skills that will allow them to successfully perform in a clinical laboratory.
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A keysafe is a small box which is secured to the outside of your property in a discrete location. You will then be able to store your keys safely. The keysafe Forestcare uses is secured by design and is the only model on the market which is approved by the Police and the insurance industry.
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Roasted pistachios coat our Nut-crusted Chicken with Herbed Carrots. This quick and easy dish. Fresh orange juice and tangy Dijon combine for a flavorful quick and easy dinner.
- 1/2 cup shelled, roasted, salted pistachios, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard or spicy Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
- Citrus-Herb Roasted Baby Carrots
How to Make It
Preheat oven to 425°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place pistachios in a shallow bowl. Whisk together mustard, orange juice, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a second shallow bowl. Coat 1 side of each chicken breast with mustard mixture, and dip coated side of chicken in chopped nuts. Place chicken, nut sides up, on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and nuts are lightly browned. Sprinkle chicken with orange zest, if desired. Serve with Citrus-Herb Roasted Baby Carrots.


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Published: 19th Feb 2014
Nearly nine in ten Britons have used the internet, new research has revealed.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its Internet Access Update for the fourth quarter of 2013, which reveals 87 per cent (44.3 million) of people in the UK have now been online. This represents an increase of 1.2 million compared to a year earlier.
Some 6.7 million adults have never accessed the web, which is down by 700,000 on the end of 2012. More than half of these people suffer some form of disability, with only 3.1 million non-disabled adults having never gone online.
Internet use is almost universal among 16 to 24-year-olds with 99 per cent of this demographic having been on the net. The figure drops to just 36 per cent for people aged 75 and above.
Men are more likely to use the web, with 89 per cent of males having been online compared to 85 per cent of women. This is a pattern that has been evident ever since the ONS began releasing internet access figures in 2011.
On a regional basis, the most internet users can be found in London, where 90 per cent of the population have logged on to the web. The figure is lowest in Northern Ireland, where only 79 per cent of people have been online.
The ONS found internet use is largely consistent across ethnic groups, although people of Pakistani descent tend to use the web less, with only 83 per cent of this group having done so.
While the vast majority of people in the UK have used the internet, many are reliant on poor quality connections. The problem is most severe in rural areas where access to fast broadband is either very limited or completely unavailable due to the remote location of communities.
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Sale the land plot, which is located close to the city center of Riga. Surrounding structure consists of 19th -20. century residential buildings. For sale is offered 2 story masonry apartment buildings. In general, part of the city with excellent infrastructure development, a positive development perspective — the surrounding neighborhoods experiencing active apartment buildings. Easy access, 150 meters away is a public transport stop, Ziedondarzs. Vehicle flow is low intensity. Provision of road is satisfactory. Plot configuration is rational and adequate maintenance of existing buildings and new housing development. All communications.
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went 4-0 in NBA yesterday, only had 1 3* and didn't post, my bad fellas. Was busy with football, and didn't get around to it. Need to just post, because it is unfair to people who look at my picks, to post one day and not the next. That being said lets sweep these 2
3* Philly +15.5
3* Atl + 13.......I do not think Draymond will play, as they don't want this to linger. So when that is announced, line might come down a little, so I am playing it now. BOL fellas
looks like he went through full shootaround, and will play. ALready went to 13.5. Maybe you see if yoy get 14. I played 13 already. BOL fellas.
Tough to go against the Warriors at this point given the historic level their offense is performing at right now. Atlanta is definitely a capable team but their offense has looked brutal these past few games. From my view Howard just doesn't fit their system as well as Horford did. We'll see what happens but I'm going with Golden State tonight.
ya, I am a Warrior fan, and the team is definitely clicking right now. Atlanta is a solid team, and their defense is good. I rarely lay double digits in the NBA. Look for ATL to keep it close.
Thanks for the picks. Interested to get your rationale for picking Philly. 2nd game of a back to back, having to go on the road against a top tier team, coming off a grueling game on Sunday, and no Joel Embiid screams take the Raptors and lay the points.
You guys may be right. Follow or fade. This is what I played personally . Had 3* on Rockets yesterday, and didn't post it. Was upset with myself. Just gonna post what I play .
I was looking for a play yesterday and liked Rockets...damnit lol! Anyways I'm riding tonight let's cash!
Good Luck 2nt "WCT".
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He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.
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Thank you fellas, lets get it !
Should have followed my own advice *smh*


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Restore Capabilities of VMware Backups
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Backing Up Enterprise Applications: Transaction Consistency Is Key
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VSphere 5 Changes for Backups and Administration
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Name: rapper Prophetic, a.k.a. David Baldwin
When started: I've been involved with some form of music my entire life.
Latest project: A mix tape called "Mo Profit Mo Problems," which is a follow-up to my album, "Mo Profit Mo Progress."
Name back story: I heard it in a Nas song and just ran with it!
Describe your style: I'm usually in my own world when I make music, so the sound is very authentic to me and my perspective.
People say you sound like: People say I sound like Jay-Z. Some have said Lupe Fiasco. Some have said Common or Tali.
Sell yourself in 30 words or less: New-generation hustler and artist. Pharrell-tested, Jay-Z approved. (Milwaukee native D.A. Wallach of Chester French gave Prophetic's CD to Pharrell Williams of the Neptunes, who reportedly shared it with Jay-Z.)
Day job: I work at a nursing home doing floor tech work and maintenance.
First gig: A talent show for the Upward Bound program. Everybody liked it, but I know I couldn't have been too good. I was super-nervous.
Worst gig: Marian College (in Fond du Lac). There was no sound system, so we had to use a boom box. I forgot my lines about three times. It was horrible because I got paid for it, and I felt like I didn't deserve it. I learned a valuable lesson about practice that day.
Song you've written that you're most proud of: "Entrepreneur," off the "Mo Profit Mo Progress" album. It's touched a lot of people, got me in touch with very important people and is a song that best describes my personality.
Last CD you purchased: A local artist here in the city, Slim Brown. The last major-label CD was Kid Cudi, "Man on the Moon."
Five CDs for a desert island: Reflection Eternal, Shuggie Otis for the late nights and one of Michael Jackson's albums to brighten my mood. "Reasonable Doubt" (Jay-Z's debut CD) to keep my determination up, and gospel so I know God hasn't forgotten about me while I'm stranded.
Influences: Frankie Beverly, Al Green, Amy Winehouse, Corinne Bailey Rae, Nas and Scarface. The list is endless.
Artist you'd most like to work with: Pharrell, Lady Gaga, Coldplay and T-Pain.
Why do you do this? I have a passion, and I represent a city that basically has no voice when it comes to hip-hop culture.
Where do you see yourself in five years? On screen, in your iPods, in big-time meetings with suits and ties.
Next gig: Shows in Los Angeles and New York starting late January.
- Geraud Blanks, Special to the Journal Sentinel


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A Lone StarMature
This is a piece of erotica. It is graphic by nature, but artfully so. Feel free to give feedback, and enjoy!
It wasn't the first night Star had awakened still reeling from the intensity of a dream. Yet, here, she found herself yearning to feel what she had imagined. The mystery was enough to arouse any woman, but now she found herself indulging in the throws of fantasy.
Star wasn't one who sought danger, but she could no longer deny enjoying the thrill. She lay in the warmth of the sheets and closed her eyes, his face still lingering in her memory. Her body was exposed and vulnerable. Star shuddered at the thought of his kiss, smooth and powerful. He was in command, and she was his captive. Star let her fingers trail across her nakedness, snaking between her soft breasts. She shivered, her nipples hardening. She could almost feel his lips as he had sucked, lightly caressing the erect tender flesh with his teeth. Her fingers worked their way down, quickly finding the moist place between her legs.
Rolling her clit with an index finger, Star felt a surge of pleasure lapse through her. It was delicious. She was wet with anticipation. She rubbed the hood with speed, sending spasms of passion rippling through her lithe frame. Remembering his warm slick tongue licking, as she had held his head. Star stroked the delicate bud, arching her back in ecstasy. Her breath quickened as she moaned with pure sin. As the intensity of delight increased, she grabbed at the sheets. Her sensitive breasts aching for his rough touch. Star kept circling her clit, occasionally sliding a finger into the wetness pooling inside her lips. The sensations were growing, she was on the brink of climaxing. The first orgasm flooded through her body and jolted her to the second. With strengthened stimulation she continued to cum multiple times, the lustful energy coursing through her. Drenched in sweat Star slowly opened her eyes, sighed, and returned to a sleep infused with dreams of her lover...


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Treatment of autism business. I have domains (2) but have lost website. Need a new moderately simple website developed and set up with web host. Also need to be able to edit the information on the website easily, without using special programs. I have the text and logo to be used. Site will be about 5-7 pages with email (contact us) and a downloadable pdf file capability. No payment services needed on the website.
I have attached one page .htm file from the prior website. I have most or all of the pages, but do not remember how to upload/use them on the [url removed, login to view] setup was too complex and unwieldly for my purposes, then disappeared from the web.
I need someone to help develop a modern website similar to my previous one, get me set up with a webhosting service, and provide a way for me to do minor edits as needed. If this goes well, I may need one or two additional sites set up.
Thank you,
Gerald E. Harris, Ph.D. BCBA-D
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