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Intelligent Agent Approach for Business Process Management
In recent years businesses around the world have been facing the challenges of a rapidly changing environment due to the development of business market and technology. As a result, organizations are paying more attentions to supporting business process management with the ability to adapt to the dynamic environment. Furthermore, business climate is changing from centralized and closed to distributed and open mainly by virtue of the proliferation of networks. Therefore, an agent-based approach is proposed in this research to manage complex business activities. In this approach, business activities are delegated to a number of autonomous agents. These agents may be human beings as well as machines or software applications. Each of them has awareness of situation and can make real-time decisions on activities.
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Volume (Year): I (2010)
Issue (Month): 2 (December)
Pages: 254-257
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RIO Tinto has sought to cool expectations of a $6 billion takeover bid for its Mongolian bedfellow, despite this week's arbitration result making Ivanhoe Mines a dramatically cheaper target for it.
Ivanhoe shares fell by more than 25 per cent on Canadian markets after an arbitration ruling favoured Rio on two disputed matters between the companies.
Rio owns 49 per cent of Ivanhoe, and the arbiter ruled that stake cannot be diluted by the issuing of further Ivanhoe shares.
Rio has long been expected to raise its Ivanhoe holdings to a controlling stake once a standstill clause expires on January 18, and this week's events have only fuelled those expectations.
On current prices, the remaining 51 per cent of Ivanhoe is worth just over $C6.1 billion ($A5.9 billion), but Rio sought to convince the market yesterday morning that such a strike was not imminent. ''Rio Tinto may seek opportunities to increase its shareholdings in Ivanhoe to a majority position, but currently has no intention of making a full takeover bid for Ivanhoe's shares,'' a Rio statement said.
But Rio said it reserved the right to change its mind, depending on market and tax conditions, and the performance of Ivanhoe's share price.
The companies are jointly developing the massive Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine in Mongolia, and importantly Rio has mine manager status on the project.
But despite that management status - and a 49 per cent stake that ensures success on most voting matters within Ivanhoe - most market observers still expect Rio to pursue the remaining 51 per cent of Ivanhoe when the time is right.
Ivanhoe was yesterday leaving open the prospect of further legal action on the arbitration matter, declaring that its legal counsel were still evaluating ''the implications'' of the result.
The past year has been a successful one on the acquisition front for Rio.
It secured Mozambique-focused coalminer Riversdale, a bigger chunk of Australian-based Coal and Allied, and most recently a controlling stake in Canadian uranium junior Hathor Exploration.
Rio shares closed marginally higher yesterday at $63.16, still dramatically lower than the $88.68 they were fetching in February.

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Pump-and-dump scams used to be relegated to spam and investment forums. Now they've gone major media. But this is hardly the only recent example of disinformation going viral thanks to the new Web-inspired mantra of "it's better to be early and wrong than late and right."
Take Hurricane Sandy. Twitter user @ComfortablySmug thought it would be amusing to tweet out false reports about the New York Stock Exchange flooding or Con Edison cutting off power all over Manhattan -- only to have his tweets repeated by scores of reporters and end up broadcast on CNN. After the fakes got discovered, the perpetrator Shashank Tripathi lost his job as campaign manager for a Republican Congressional candidate (who also lost). Tripathi is not so smug any more.
Or the twits across the pond who gleefully retweeted a BBC report naming a prominent Tory member of Parliament as a child molester -- only to learn later the story wasn't at all true. Now Lord McAlpine is threatening to sue those who retweeted the bogus story; under British libel laws he has an excellent chance of winning.
It happens even when the stories are blatantly fake. For example: The Onion just published a satirical story naming Kim Jong-Un as the "sexiest man alive for 2012." That piece of tomfoolery got picked up by Chinese newspapers and ran as a real story.
Will any of the reporters who fell for the PRWeb release lose their jobs? It's unlikely. Will this sort of thing happen more and more often? Sadly, that's a lot more likely.
Fake stories have become one of the biggest stories of 2012. And that's a real problem.
How do you deal with the disinformation epidemic, besides resolving to never believe anything you see on the Web? Post your solutions below or email me: email@example.com.
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Biz Planner for March 31
March 30, 2013
NORTHERN COLORADO WOMEN IN BUSINESS, monthly networking breakfast, 8-10 a.m., Aims Corporate Education Center, 5590 11th St., Greeley. Speaker: Dawn Todd, founder of The 100K Habit and Wildly Successful Women. Cost is $25, due Monday to Kristi Helzer. Pay online through Pay Pal at http://www.NorCoWIB.com or send a check to Kristi's Kreations, 4113 16th St. Road, Greeley 80634.
GREELEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Young professionals networking, 5:30-7 p.m., Mayeda Family Chiropractic, 1009 37th Ave. Court, Greeley. Free. Detail: (970) 352-3566.
GREELEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, business before hours, 7-8:30 a.m., West Greeley Conservation District, 4302 9th St. Road, Greeley. Chamber members only. Free. Details: (970) 352-3566.
EVANS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, business after hours, 5-7 p.m., Landmark Builders, 3812 Carson Ave., Evans. Free. Details: (970) 330-4204.
HIGH PLAINS LIBRARY DISTRICT, The Five Myths (and Truths) of Investing, 5:30 p.m., Farr Regional Library, 1939 61st Ave., Greeley. Presenter: Financial adviser Nancy Hazelrigg of Waddell & Reed. Free. Details: (970) 506-8536.
JOHNSTOWN-MILLIKEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, business after hours, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 1st National Bank, 100 Johnstown Center Drive, Johnstown. Details: (970) 587-7042.
GREELEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, business after hours, 5-7 p.m., Ehrlich Toyota, 4732 26th St. Members free; nonmembers, $20. Details: (970) 352-3566.
JOHNSTOWN -MILLIKEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Business Expo and Children's Festival, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.., Roosevelt High School, 616 N. 2nd St., Johnstown. Details: (970) 587-7042.
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Jessica Alba is really hot
Ever heard of a little thing called Complex magazine? Yeah, me neither. Which is weird cause my penis and I were talking and, it turns out, Complex magazine is the greatest thing ever. At least based on these pictures they took of Jessica Alba. My penis did make some interesting points about how the shoot woulda been hotter if Alba had been naked, and even though I said, ?Well, that?s true,? you have to understand that chicks getting naked is pretty much my penis? answer to everything.


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Each Landini tractor reflects the passion and dedication of those involved in designing testing and producing this superb range of tractors. The new 6 and 7 series tractors offer the ultimate in style, technology, operator comfort and productivity. Seven models in the range are all powered by the new F.P.T. (NEF CR TAA) four-and six-cylinder turbo engines with multivalve technology and common rail injection system. These engines meet Tier 4 Interim emission regulations using the SCR system, an exhaust gas after-treatment technology that reduces exhaust emission without compromising engine performance. The 6-145, 6-160 and 6-175 models feature self-supporting 4.5L, four-cylinder engines, while the 7-160, 7-175, 7-190 models are equipped with 6.7L, six-cylinder engines located within a rugged chassis which helps reduce noise and vibration levels within the cab. The Roboshift transmission with 24 speeds in six ranges offers a four-speed on-the-go powershift and incorporates electro hydraulic range shifting The 6 and 7 series models with Roboshift transmission come in two versions with different hydraulic systems: Active and Dynamic.The Active version features an open-centre hydraulic system with a flow rate of 88+33 l/min to operate the hitch and steering and up to six mechanical remote valves. The Dynamic version is equipped with a closed-centre hydraulic system that provides a flow rate of 123+44 l/min to the hitch and steering and operates up to seven electro-hydraulic remote valves. The Lounge Cab is a true high-tech control centre that allows the operator to work the tractor with maximum ease and comfort. The cab interior offers the operator a fully sound-proofed, functional ergonomic environment and a high-quality, automotive-grade fit and finish that further enhance the driving comfort.
All models of the 6 and 7 series are powered by the new F.P.T. Tier 4 Interim engines. The 6 series model features a 4.5L, 4-cylinder engine, while the 7 series model is equipped with a 6.7L, 6-cylinder engine. The 6 and 7 series tractors with Roboshift transmission are powered by seven engines with power ratings of 143, 160 and 166 hp for the four cylinder and of 160, 165, 177 and 188 hp for the six cylinder. All engines are equipped with turbocharger and common rail injection system and meet the Tier 4 Interim emission regulations using the SCR system, an exhaust gas aftertreatment technology that reduces exhaust emission without compromising the tractor performance. The SCR technology utilizes a second fluid (AdBlue®) that is injected from a separate tank into the exhaust stream via an injector unit. The fluid reaches the SCR catalytic converter where it reacts with the exhaust gas, thus significantly reducing NOx emissions. The optimised electronic fuel injection and the enhanced combustion efficiency, combined with the SCR system, allow these engines to deliver exceptional power with over 40% torque backup and outstanding fuel economy, thereby making for great flexibility of use.
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ROBOSHIFT TRANSMISSION WITH AUTOSHIFT The Roboshift transmission features 24 speeds in six ranges with four powershift steps in each range. Incorporated is a robotised range shifting and hydraulic power shuttle providing 24 forward and 24 reverse speeds. In addition, a creep speed option provides 40 forward and 40 reverse speeds. The Roboshift transmission is designed to ensure the operator has the right speed for every application and offers a top speed of either 40 km/h in economy mode or 50 km/h where legally permitted. Management of the braking system controls the brake disc oil cooling during transport, this reduces internal losses as well as reducing fuel consumption. Multi disc brakes are fitted to ensure safe positive stopping and long life.
ADDITIONAL ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONS The electronic transmission management offers additional features that can be programmed by the operator via the pushbuttons integrated into the armrest: • Selectable drive off gear. • Range skip shifting. • Speed Matching: automatic powershift selection based on tractor speed. • Auto Powershift: automatic shifting through all powershifts with ECO/POWER modulation adjustment. • De-clutch button. • Shuttle Modulation Control: adjustment of power shuttle response (via instrument panel display).
Two years after the launch of the 6 and 7 series, the Longue Cab has been updated with cosmetic and ergonomic upgrades to improve operator comfort and ease of operation, making long hours in the field as stress-free and comfortable as possible. The new cab retains the same design as the previous version – a four-post frame with flat-deck platform, rear-hinged doors and one-piece panoramic windscreen that provides ease of access to the driving position and unequalled all-round visibility. The Alcantara upholstered swivel seat with dynamic air suspension system and fully automatic height adjustment features an optional backrest ventilation system and a multi-function right-hand armrest that houses the main tractor controls. The new cab also includes several new features as standard including an inside mirror, additional 12V sockets for portable devices, a bottle holder and a blind for the roof hatch. The cab is pressurized to keep a clean, dust-free environment with a sound level of only 70 dBA, while a highly-efficient automatic climate control maintains the desired cab temperature whatever the outdoor weather conditions. To further increase operator comfort, an electronically-controlled hydraulic cab suspension system is available as an option.
LOAD-SENSING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM The 6 and 7 series tractors feature a closed-centre hydraulic system with variable-displacement pump (Roboshift Dynamic version). This means that the pump always delivers exactly the quantity of oil that the system requires, thereby eliminating unnecessary power waste. The system has a total flow of 167 l/min and supplies up to 123 l/min to the hitch and remote valves, allowing for simultaneous operation of all hydraulic functions.
ELECTRONICALLY-OPERATED REAR HITCH With the raise/lower control conveniently located on the multifunction controller and the main settings integrated into the right-hand console, the rear hitch guarantees precise implement operation. Offering a maximum lift capacity of 9300 kg (Active version: 6300 kg), the three-point hitch is Category III and is equipped with lower link draft sensing for accurate implement control.
Argo Tractors S.p.A. (VAT No. 02291970354) is a Company belonging to Gruppo industriale Argo.


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Metallica vs Megadeth – Metal Meltdown [POLL]
The Metal Meltdown is a new feature on the Slaughterhouse. We're going to take bands, musicians and songs, pit them against each other and YOU will decide the winner! In the first ever Metal Meltdown, we're going to take two of the 'The Big 4' thrash bands, Metallica and Megadeth and put them head to head.


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Amanda Seyfried Walks Her Dog in Booty Shorts! (PHOTOS)
Amanda Seyfried! The gorgeous In Time actress was all smiles Wednesday as she took her pooch for a walk around West Hollywood.Looking good
Wearing army printed short-shorts and a tank top, Seyfried appeared to be in good spirits as she hung with her friends and furry pal.
Justin Timberlake for the big In Time premiere! Wonder if Jessica Biel or Amanda's new BF Andrew Joblin will be on the arms of the stars?
Celebuzz will be on the carpet so check back for all the premiere scoop!


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hey all! going on our first plane trip soon and i plan to wear my 6 month old son in some kind of carrier throughout the airport. then it occurred to me that airport security might have a problem with the "package" strapped to my chest.
any advice? anecdotes? carrier suggestions? will they make me take him out of his sling/wrap? also, any general plane trip/traveling advice would be great! keep in mind it's just me and baby so i'm mostly trippin on how i'm going to be able to carry everything...including the baby!
thanks ladies!
Wearing baby in a wrap, they always just squeezed and examined the knot at security. But I did need to remember to take baby's shoes/coat off before putting him on.
When I had dd in a sling, I had to take her out and send the sling through the machine though it could be that they knew the metal ring would set of the metal detector. They also make you take the baby out on the plane for take off and landing (at least Air Canada does - cna't speak for other airlines).
"So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we'll change the world." - Jack Layton
I would just count on having to take baby out of the carrier for security, and for takeoff and landing, no matter what -- if it works out otherwise you can be pleasantly surprised!
I'd take whatever is easiest for you to pop baby into and out of. A ring sling or a hip carrier like the Scootababy would allow you to have the most poppability, while a buckle carrier for back carries would give you the best ability to be hands-free on your travels and for pushing luggage carts, etc.
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In '06 I wore my 2w old daughter 4x through security in a Moby w/no issue.
Boys: 12/94, 1/99, 11/03, 6/11. Girls: 11/06, 10/09, 12/12
My husband works for an airline, so we get to fly A LOT.
- The TSA rules recently changed, so they will make you take the carrier off to go through security. They will also make you take baby out of a carrier for take off and landing, but during the flight the baby can be in a carrier.
- Wear slip on shoes to pass through security easily.
- I would recommend a soft padded carrier - an Ergo or Boba or something similar if your babe is 6months old. If you had a teeny one, then I'd suggest a sling. (You can rock the baby in the sling on the plane, and they will sleep well.) The Ergo is most comfortable for long walking, and it's easy to get baby in/out. (Assuming your baby likes this carrier; some babies don't like to face in. My sister"s son likes to face out, so she uses a Baby Bjorn. She'd much prefer an Ergo though.)
- I would suggest purchasing a car seat bag that is a backpack, such as this one:
(Note: it will accommodate an infant carrier or a convertible type seat, so it will last for years.)
- The car seat bag is BIG. Use it to pack extra items (cloth diapers, blanket, coats, etc.) I usually pack our cloth diapers, and additional supplies in a duffel bag. After I put the car seat into the car seat bag, I put the duffel bag on top of the seat and then zip it all up. Baby items, such as car seats or strollers, do not count as baggage, so you will save yourself some money with check fees - plus it will be easier to carry your luggage. Baby on the front, car seat/diapers on your back, a rolling suitcase, plus a diaper bag on top of rolling suitcase.
- Check as much as possible.
- Don't bother with a stroller. Airlines won't fix it if it breaks, and strollers break often when they are checked.
- A diaper bag does NOT count as a carry-on. You can have a diaper bag plus a carry-on, plus a purse. I like to go light though, so I only pack one large diaper bag and pack everything in it, including wallet and keys.
- Tips for your carry-on:
Pack plenty of diapers. There could be a mechanical/weather delay and you might find yourself one a long layover, possibly overnight if things go badly. Pack plenty of food/snacks for yourself. I like PB&J sandwiches, carrot sticks, protein bars, etc. Things that are easy to eat with one hand.
- One the plane, when babe is tired, I will go back to the galley and slow dance with him in a circle in the Ergo until he falls asleep.
- If you use cloth diapers, you can pack the dirty ones in a zip lock or in a wet bag. We've fallen in love with the Fabulous Wet Bag from Bummis. We use the size Medium. We have one in the diaper bag, and one in the checked bag (full of diapers from the night before.)
Safe travels. :)
We've been on 7 flights with DS so far (7.5 months), and we had to take him out of the carrier and take it off through security every time. We had an Ergo. Just leave extra time for all the fumbling out of and back into the carrier.
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From a wandering generality to a meaningful specific. Life is the study of attention - and - I am now paying attention. Clarity is everything for me now. Letting fear and the hurt guide me to a more nuanced life. I travel with an open heart and will live within the context of appreciation. Blue Sky Thinking
Hope is a river
whose water is desire
whose waves are craving
Passion are crocodiles
Conjecture are birds
Destroying the tree of resolve.
Anxiety carves a deep ravine
And makes the whirlpool of delusion
Makes it difficult to cross
Let aesthetics who cross
To the opposite shores
Exalt, in their Purified Minds
Refrain from taking life,
Never envy other men's wealth,
Speak words of truth,
Give timely alms within your means..
Dam the torrent of your craving,
Do reverence before the venerable
And bear compassion for all creatures..
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
None! I'm hoping to change that ..
According to what I think about the most :
- Traveling - Reading - Writing - Drawing - Music - Film
Among these interests are hobbies, passions, skills, talents, ideas, inspirations
they flow inside me with a lavish and childlike imagination
I am a collector of experiences
- horses
- birds
- writing
- concerts
- cooking
- raves
- reading
- traveling
- drawing
- music
- outdoor activities
- tourism
Music, Movies, and Books
- nu disco - 80's synth - house - dream - Monthly Mixes - this genre has given me much inspiration
Hip Hop
- gangster - old school - east & west coast - Straight up some of the best lessons you can learn come from hip hop. J.Cole and Ace Hood taught me what it means to really HUSTLE. I get what I want.
- From Marina & Diamonds to Brandi Carlie to Explosions in the Sky to Fleetwood Mac - There are so many singles - eps - albums that stand alone for me as defining a period in my life. To begin cataloging a song to life soundtrack - it would sound like ... nothing you've heard before
- miguel - frank ocean - duffy - there are so many amazing songs in this genre. From the soulful classics that tug on your heart strings - to the new age - that blends production and soul that sounds smooth & feels sexy
- Tron Legacy - Pan's Labyrinth - Atonement - Drive - The Fountain - Try reading your best fiction with the Inception soundtrack playing . Its fun
One Amazing Thing I've Done
Trekked to the top of a mountain on shrooms. A whole different level of sensory perception and understanding. Life was simplified to its purest moments and emotions
The city is my playground - Skating on cobblestone in -38 degree wind next to horses overlooking the Saint Laurence river - Felt like I was skating at the turn of the century - Time travel
Rooftop Fireworks and Balcony Parities. Learning to live in the Music. Blazing sunsets full of neon waves and firey hues. It was on the 15th floor that my mind really opened up the world
Lucky enough to appreciate the music scene in Vancouver and Montreal. Outdoor raves in -35 degree weather - Snow and Lights beaming into your eyes - music moves into your frozen body and you . rock . baby
Outdoor concerts - where clouds charter the open sky - and music flows into the sunset (depending on what your on)
Teach, Learn, Share
A transference of energy - I'm always looking to meet new people. I have a natural curiosity. Each person has wisdom to share - like jewels - shimmering in the eyes - a glimpse into lives outside of your own - To make a meaningful connection
Looking to gain some global - minded wisdom and nurture the soul
I share my experience from growing up in Canada - Vancouver & Montreal - I share my knowledge - I share my time - I share my stories - I share my cooking skills =)
I treat people how I want to be treated
Countries I've Visited
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Located only minutes away from beautiful downtown Pittsburgh, our mission as a parish is to serve God through worship and in service to others, to grow in our knowledge of Christ, and to be continually transformed into His Image and Likeness by His Grace.
We want to get to know you better too, and we invite you to join us for any of our worship services, educational offerings and activities. Whether you're looking for a place to worship, inquiring about Orthodoxy, or just have questions about your life, we'd love to meet you.
If you're a first time visitor to an Orthodox Church, we encourage you to read 12 Things I Wish I'd Known: First Visit to an Orthodox Church.
What We believe
When in Orthodoxy, we say we are the 'Church of the Apostles,' we mean it. For an Orthodox Christian, the most important thing is to hold the faith that has been practiced and taught 'everywhere, always, and by all," (St Vincent of Lerins).
Our faith is summed up in the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed written in the fourth century:
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the only-begotten, begotten of the Father before all ages. Light of Light; true God of true God; begotten, not made; of one essence with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became man. And He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered, and was buried. And the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead; whose Kingdom shall have no end.
And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord,
the Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father; who with the Father and
the Son together is worshipped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets.
In one Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism
for the remission of sins. I look for the resurrection of the dead, and
the life of the world to come. Amen.
Parish History
A complete history of our parish was published in 2014 for our centennial by Dr Kristie Bosko Mertz and can be found here.
Our parish has a long and rich history, having been established in 1914 by Slavic immigrants who lived in the area.
By 1913, numerous families in McKees Rocks were traveling by boat every Sunday to attend the only Orthodox church available to them, on the other side of the Ohio River! But their dedication to God and their industrious ways led them to build a beautiful church to the glory of God. Our current building was dedicated in 1917.
St Nicholas welcomed many new families especially during the the great immigration in the 1920's and 1930's who had made the arduous journey from Europe to their new home in America. Much of Pittsburgh's then flourishing industry was built on the hard work and dedication of these people.
As time has passed, the faces and names have changed, but our dedication to and love of God has remained. Today St Nicholas Church is made up of people from every walk of life, from every area of the Pittsburgh region, and from many nationalities. We are the proud home of many families who left the oppression of the former Soviet Union, some of them jailed for anti-Soviet activities and persecuted for the faith. Our parish is also the new spiritual home to many people who have recently entered the Orthodox faith, former Roman Catholics, Protestants, and Pagans, as well as those who used to embrace new age thought and atheism.
Come and join us to experience the beauty and majesty of Orthodox worship and the warmth of the people of St Nicholas.
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church • 320 Munson Avenue • McKees Rocks, PA 15136


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A scrub nurse is a medical professional who assists surgeons and other healthcare experts in the operating room. These nurses are required to "scrub in" to each surgery, which is where they get their name. "Scrubbing in" usually involves thoroughly washing hands and arms with an antibacterial soap, then putting on a sterile mask, hat, gown and gloves so that patients cannot be contaminated when their bodies are exposed for surgery. Nurses who work in this environment are usually responsible for handing surgeons the necessary tools and instruments, as well as monitoring the patient's vital signs.
Scrub nurses usually work as part of a perioperative nursing team, and play a very important role in most surgeries. They are often described as the surgeon's primary assistant. They are responsible for arranging all necessary equipment — scalpels, saws, and suction tools, to name a few — and handing them to the surgeon when called.
The nurse is also responsible for ensuring that all needed equipment is in the room before the surgery begins. He or she is typically tasked with sterilizing instruments and ensuring that they are clean. At the end of the procedure, it is the scrub nurse's job to make sure that all of the equipment is accounted for.
In some cases, the scrub nurse may actually participate in the surgery in limited ways. He or she will often comfort the patient as anesthesiology is administered, for instance, or may hold certain tools in place for surgeons during an operation. The nurse may also be responsible for monitoring the patient's heart rate, blood pressure, or breathing regularity.
Even though scrub nurses are not performing any surgeries themselves, they must nevertheless be very knowledgeable about the procedures happening in their presence. It is often the case that more senior nurses are able to pick and choose their surgeries, and can "specialize" to a certain degree. More often than not, however, they are simply assigned to assist in specific procedures. This often requires a bit of studying to keep up with the latest trends, tools, and techniques in order to be effective.
Most scrub nurses work on a rotation basis in a hospital. Some work in private practice, however, usually in association with a specific private surgeon. For some procedures, particularly those that are voluntary, patients will hire specialists and surgeons who are independent of regular hospital staff. Many of these surgeons employ their own teams of nurses who accompany them and assist with all procedures.
Both hospital and private practice nurses perform the majority of their job duties in a hospital setting, which can make the distinction somewhat arbitrary when it comes to daily tasks. The main difference is in how they are paid and where their main office is.
Training to become a scrub nurse usually starts with nursing school, often at the graduate level — the vast majority of practitioners are registered nurses, or RNs, which typically requires a master's degree. Depending on the jurisdiction, nurses may also have to pass certification or licensing exams before being permitted to work in an operating room. Sometimes these are one-time tests, but in many cases they are credentials that must be renewed every few years.
There is usually a somewhat steady demand for scrub nurses, which means that the job is relatively secure. The work is often grueling, as many surgeries are long, intense, and happen at all hours of the day and night. In most places, though, the pay is quite competitive, and the potential for advancement is generally strong.
Scrub nurses are often joined in the operating room by other perioperative assistants known as "circulating nurses." These professionals typically monitor the periphery of the operating room, ensuring that it remains sterile and secure during the procedure. Circulating nurses are also usually responsible for prepping patients for surgery, and are often nearby when the patients eventually wake up in recovery.
Circulators may also be in charge of communicating with the patient's family members during the surgery and recovery periods. A scrub nurse is usually too preoccupied with the logistics of the procedure to handle these sorts of details.
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Scrub nurses and circulating nurses are both roles undertaken by any qualified theatre nurse. For one procedure, they may act in the scrub role, for the next case they may act in the circulating role.
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could you please describe the difference between a circulatory nurse and a scrub nurse?
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could you please tell me where is the right position for the scrub nurse during operation? Is it beside the doctor or beside the assistant of the doctor?
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Sabinab, I found a brief discription of information on the duties of the theatre nurse.
Theatre nurses are nurses that can either be a scrub nurse or a circulation nurse. They can also perform anesthetic duties in some situations. Aside from operations, theatre nurses are responsible for overseeing the completion of prescribed treatments during the patient's recovery period. They can also be trained to provide post-operative consultations.
A scrub nurse is expected to pass operating equipment to the surgeon upon request and are very knowledgeable about every piece of equipment.
The responsibility of the circulation nurse is to obtain and open packs that are to be used in the operating room. This duty requires the circulation nurse to open sensitive materials that need to remain sterile and in perfect condition prior to any procedure.
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could anyone please describe the roles of a theatre nurse please?
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Quotable: Don't Count Out Buzz Aldrin On "Dancing With The Stars"
"Walking on the moon was a piece of cake. This is a challenge! I've probably neglected my Lightfoot Louie on the dance floor, but I always have a lot to learn. I didn't take up skiing until I was 50 … I come from strong Swedish stock and have been pretty good shape for a while. I walk pretty fast in the airport."
—Buzz Aldrin on why he thinks his odds on "Dancing with the Stars" are better than we gave him [People]


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ATLANTA — Senior quarterback Timmy Byerly accounted for 220 yards and his 51st touchdown as unbeaten Chattahoochee won its first state title, blanking Starr's Mill 24-0 in the Class AAAA championship game Friday night at the Georgia Dome.
Byerly, who finished with 30 passing touchdowns and 21 on the ground this season, scored on a 3-yard run and had 108 yards rushing to go with 112 passing. The Cougars, in their 20th season, had made it as far as the semifinals just once previously, losing to Brunswick in 1999.
Chattahoochee (15-0) held previously unbeaten Starr's Mill (14-1) to nine first downs and outgained the Panthers 318 yards to 195. It was the Cougars' first shutout of the season.
Chase Nelson and Kane Whitehurst also scored touchdowns for Chattahoochee, and Ammon Lakip kicked a 50-yard field goal. Byerly was 7 for 12 passing, with four passes going to Whitehurst for 83 yards.
Lakip put the Cougars ahead with his field goal midway in the first quarter and Byerly made it 10-0 with his touchdown run early in the second quarter.
The field goal was Lakip's 14th of the season and just a yard short of his longest for the year. He booted a 51-yarder to beat Marist 31-28 in the second round of the playoffs and a 27-yarder in the semifinals as time expired to edge Statesboro 22-21.
The only scoring threat for Starr's Mill ended with Ryan Nowicki's missed field goal try from 43 yards out shortly before halftime.
Nelson made it 17-0 after the second-half kickoff, capping an 80-yard drive with a 1-yard scoring run for the Cougars. The drive featured a 32-yard run by Byerly and his 27-yard pass to Whitehurst.
Whitehurst scored on a 12-yard run early in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.
The Cougars dropped down in classification this season after going 3-7 and 4-6 the past two years in Class AAAAA. Starr's Mill also had a bounce-back year under new coach Chad Phillips after going 14-17 the previous three seasons.


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The failed $US1.5 billion Hong Kong public offering of China's XCMG Construction Machinery exposed a lot more than a fragile sharemarket.
A look at what went on behind the scenes in the deal's final days shows just how complex and competitive it is getting to execute a capital markets offering for a Chinese company.
The offering also shines a light on a touchy subject in the investment banking world, a term the industry knows as "hard underwriting", whereby a bank backs a stock offering with its own money.
That term has put more conservative foreign banks and Chinese underwriters at odds, as was the case with XCMG.
"Compared to well-established international banks, we are infants. We need to have a strong selling point to compete with them," said one Chinese banker, who declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the subject.
"It's like when you open a new store, you will offer discounts to attract customers. What we are offering now is a commitment to help companies finish their deals, even in a bad market."
The hard underwriting issue, combined with a plunging Hong Kong sharemarket, a desperate bid to rescue the offer, and an overcrowded line-up of Chinese and foreign banks, paved the way for an ugly end to the deal.
At the last minute, XCMG doubled the underwriter list to a whopping 12 banks, a rare move given a deal of that size. Five of the six banks added were Chinese, while the original list was mostly of foreign banks.
XCMG then cut the deal size from $US1.5 billion to $US1.2 billion, offering a deep discount to lure investors.
Bankers involved with the transaction said the most frustrating part of this was a communication breakdown by the company – centred around hard underwriting – that caused finger pointing and anger among the banks and executives involved.
The two-day roller coaster ride that XCMG underwriters went through last week shows that while bringing China's companies public is a booming business, the headaches and surprises that emerge can be substantial.
The XCMG saga also shows the extent to which banks, despite these complications, are willing to go through to take on fast-growing Chinese companies. The future business and fee potential they bring can be massive, outweighing the grief that can occur along the way.
XCMG and the banks mentioned in the story declined to comment.
Earlier last week, as market turmoil forced bigger rival SANY Heavy Industry Co to postpone a Hong Kong $US3.3 billion offer, XCMG sensed that the only way to save its deal was to get a hard-underwriting commitment from its banks to buy any unsold shares in the offering.
So the company asked the new banks, which included The Goldman Sachs Group and several Chinese firms such as Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, to take that risk and commit to buy at least half the offer, or provide about $US600 million of their own funds to back the deal, according to bankers involved with the transaction.
Most of the new banks agreed, on the impression that the original six had also agreed to a hard-underwrite.
Soon after some of the new banks committed, they learned that the original banks had no intention of backing the deal with their own money. At least one of the bankers involved believed the miscommunication was not exactly an accident.
When word about the misunderstanding spread, banks began to back out of the deal. The transaction soon collapsed.
XCMG originally hired a team consisting mostly of global investment banks including Credit Suisse, HSBC Holdings and Morgan Stanley.
That group warned the company that there was a slim chance of the deal getting through with the Hong Kong sharemarket enduring its worst quarter in a decade, according to people directly involved in the discussions.
But the company believed it could do it and added six more banks, including the international divisions of Chinese giants Agricultural Bank of China, Bank of China and ICBC.
The newly assembled team was more encouraging, with most agreeing to hard underwrite part of the offering at the company's request.
ICBC agreed to commit $US300 million to the deal, sources familiar with the matter said. In return for its commitment, the Chinese banks wanted a greater say in determining the price range, sources said.
When the new banks realised that the others were not hard underwriting, the finger pointing began. One source involved said XCMG and some of the Chinese banks accused the foreign banks of not being committed enough to the deal.
"The issuer blamed the foreign banks for their inability to sell the shares, as well as for their refusal to hard underwrite the deal. It questioned the value foreign banks can bring to the deal if they continued to handle the offering," the source said.
Chinese banks have become more aggressive in their pursuit of underwriting Hong Kong deals – a space dominated by international banks.
In addition to top investment bank China International Capital Corporation, the Chinese market is dominated by Guosen Securities, CITIC Securities and Ping An Securities, with UBS and Deutsche Bank's Zhong De Securities Co joint venture as the top-ranked overseas stock underwriters in China, this year.
"For newcomers to break into the market, they need to offer something that more than compensates for their shortcomings in other areas," said one foreign banker, referring to hard underwriting.
Chinese banks' hard underwriting bids have long irked international banks, which are more hesitant given their tight capital requirements and the risky nature of the transaction.
Chinese banks defend their tactics as being reasonable and even necessary, arguing that it's the only way they can gain some kind of advantage to raise their profile and market share.
"We don't really have a choice here," said another banker at a Chinese bank. "It's not only about competition between foreign and Chinese banks. There is also keen competition among Chinese banks. When your competitors take out their chequebook, we can only follow."
A typical example of Chinese banks winning repeat business through hard underwriting is the $HK1.75 billion ($233 million) Hong Kong IPO of Newton Resources in June.
The institutional tranche of the deal was only 81.3 per cent covered. BOCOM International Holdings, one of the bookrunners, rescued the transaction by taking up the remaining 168 million shares, or 18.7 per cent of the deal, according to a securities filing.
As of September 29, shares of Newton closed at $HK0.96, 45 per cent below its offer price of $HK1.75. Although suffering a paper loss, BOCOM International has in return been given a role in the $US3 billion to $US4 billion Hong Kong IPO of jeweller Chow Tai Fook Enterprises, owned by Hong Kong tycoon Cheng Yu-tung who controls Newton through his company New World Development, according to a source involved in the transaction.
For the international banks, Chinese firms have very limited ability to successfully underwrite many of the larger deals because they don't have global distribution channels.
"Right now we're seeing this increasingly as a competitive tool that the domestic Chinese banks are using to insert themselves in the transactions," said another source at a global bank involved in the XCMG offer.
"But there have been several occasions when this has been tested and pushed, and the actual hard underwriting falls apart, and they pull back the commitment," the source added.


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As oft-documented by MRC - NewsBusters' parent organization - the MSM is quick to label people 'conservative', 'right-wing' and various 'ultra' variations thereon. But the MSM typically turn shy when it comes to the 'liberal' label. In a surprising twist, not only did Katie Couric speak of George Clooney as a liberal this morning, but the Hollywood star didn't hesitate to pin himself as a liberal, and an old one at that. What's more, Katie even suggested that Clooney's advocacy of countless liberal causes might be diluting the brand.
The topic was Clooney's advocacy of international involvement to end the humanitarian disaster in Darfur in the Sudan. Wikipedia entry on the Darfur conflict here. It is notable that although the conflict largely pits Arabs against non-Arabs, the populations on both sides are Muslim. This seems, by the way, to have been something of Celebrity Advocacy Week at Today. As noted here, yesterday it was Angelina Jolie's opportunity to tout her support for universal childhood education [courtesy the American taxpayer].
An aside: Clooney appeared with his father Nick. And while Clooney père is a lifelong journalist, one can see how George came by his acting genes. There was manifestly much of the ham in Nick, with mega-star George surprisingly having to fight for air time.
In any case, toward the end of the interview, there was this surprising exchange.
Couric: "You [George] have been quite vocal on a number of issues: the environment, liberal causes, presidential politics. I am just wondering if you worry that your message is being diluted by kind of focusing on so many issues that people will be like 'there is Clooney again'?"
Clooney: "I try not to go after too many issues. I try to focus on a couple. I made some jokes about the administration over the years because I am an old liberal. I try to pick my fights."
Hmm. So not only does Katie peg Clooney as a liberal, but even intimates that his association with a variety of liberal causes could be a detriment in the current context. Interesting.
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The complementarity foundations of industrial organization
In this paper we review the state of the art of Games with Strategic Complementarities (GSC), which are fundamental tools in modern Industrial Organization. The originality of the paper lies in the way the material is presented. Indeed, the mathematical aspects of GSC are complex and scattered in a literature which spans a long time period and a variety of research fields such as economics, applied mathematics and operations research. We organize a large amount of material in a unified and self-contained way, and concentrate on the intuitions and conceptual points that lie in the background of the mathematical modeling, with special emphasis on the modeling of complementarity. On the technical side, we investigate in details the choice and content of the assumptions. The scope of the paper is to allow the applied researcher to understand the theory, so that she may rapidly develop her own ability to deal with concrete problems.
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Chef Courtney Contos joins us to make some delicious breakfast scones.
Chef Contos is also opening a new store -- the Chef Contos Kitchen & Store -- in Shelburne next month -- for a link to her kickstarter, visit: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1622333205/chef-contos-kitchen-and-store
Maple Bacon Scones
Makes 8
2 cups all-purpose flour (9 ounces)
2 tablespoon granulated sugar or maple sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
7-8 strips bacon, diced, cooked and cooled
1/2 cup half and half
1 large egg white
1/3 cup grade B maple syrup
Glaze: (for a more savory scone, just skip the glaze)
3/4 cup powdered sugar
3-4 tablespoons maple syrup
1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Place baking mat on baking tray and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt and whisk it all up. Using a pastry cutter or two knifes, cut in the chilled butter until the butter is equally small and incorporated. Add your diced bacon, mix well.
3. Using a fork, whisk together half and half and egg white in liquid measuring cup. Then add half and half mixture and maple syrup to your flour. Using a fork stir just until everything is incorporated (do not over mix). Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead a few times to form a solid mass. Pat dough into a 6-inch square about 1 1/4 inches thick. Using a floured knife, cut into four 3-inch squares. Cut squares in half on the diagonal to form eight triangles. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake at 425 degrees for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden. Transfer to a wire baking rack to cool. In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and maple syrup together. Using a pastry brush glaze the scones. The sooner the eaten the better!


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About the performer
Tommy Lasorda
Regarded by many as baseball's most popular ambassador, TOMMY LASORDA is in his 53rd season in the Dodger organization. He was named Vice President on July 29, 1996 after retiring as manager, a position he held for the previous 20 seasons. Lasorda assumed all player personnel responsibilities when he was named the Dodgers' interim General Manager in June 22, 1998. He relinquished his General Manager duties when he was promoted to Senior Vice President on September 11, 1998.
In his current front-office capacity, Lasorda spends much time scouting, evaluating and teaching minor league players as well as spreading baseball goodwill to thousands as he makes more than 100 speeches and appearances to various charities, private groups and military personnel each year.
The 2000 season proved to be memorable for Lasorda. On May 5, he was named to manage the Olympic Baseball Team for the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. His team, considered underdogs by many, won the Gold Medal on September 27, just five days after his 73rd birthday. On November 6, the Tom Lasorda Heart Institute at Centinela Medical Center in Inglewood, CA officially opened.
In 1997, Lasorda was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee in his first year of eligibility. Lasorda's uniform number (2) was retired by the Dodgers on August 15, 1997 and the main street that leads to the entrance to Dodgertown in Vero Beach, Florida was renamed Tommy Lasorda Lane on March 5, 1997. Lasorda also threw out the first pitch in Game 7 of the 1997 World Series.
Lasorda compiled a 1,599-1,439 record and won two World Championships, four N.L. pennants and eight division titles in an extraordinary 20-year career as the Dodgers' manager. He ranks 13th with 1,599 wins and 12th with 3,038 games managed in major league history. Lasorda's 16 wins in 30 N.L. Championship Series games managed were the most of any manager at the time of his retirement in 1996. His 61 postseason games managed ranks him third all-time behind Bobby Cox and Casey Stengel. Lasorda posted a 3-1 record as the N.L. manager in four All-Star Games. He joined St. Louis' Gabby Street (1930-31) as the only managers in N.L. history to win league titles in his first two seasons when he led the Dodgers to titles in 1977-78. Lasorda also managed nine of the Dodgers' 16 Rookies of the Year, more than any other big league skipper in history. He also managed five current major league managers during their playing days: Anaheim's Mike Scioscia, San Francisco's Dusty Baker, Detroit's Phil Garner, Milwaukee's Davey Lopes and New York Mets' Bobby Valentine.
Prior to replacing Hall of Famer Walter Alston as manager on September 29, 1976, Lasorda spent four seasons in Los Angeles on Alston's coaching staff from 1973-76. He spent eight seasons as a manager in the Dodgers' minor league system at Pocatello (1965), Ogden (1966-71) and Albuquerque (1972). Lasorda also spent four years as Dodgers scout after retiring as a player following the 1960 season. An outstanding 75 players Lasorda managed in the minor leagues went on to play in the majors.
Lasorda compiled a 0-4 record and a 6.52 ERA as a left-handed pitcher in parts of three seasons with the Brooklyn Dodgers (1954-55) and the Kansas City Athletics (1956). In all, he spent 14 seasons in the minor leagues from 1945-60 and he served two years in the military from 1946-47.
Lasorda has won numerous awards throughout his career, including being named Major League Manager of the Year by The Sporting News in 1970, Manager of the Year by UPI and AP 1977, Manager of the Year by AP in 1981, and N.L. Manager of the Year by Baseball America and Co-Manager of the Year by The Sporting News in 1988.


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Research Interests:
A general theme guiding my research interests is the idea that attitudes are an important guide for how people interact with their world. Knowing the strength of one's attitude provides us with an understanding of the consequences regarding how people use their attitudes in behavior and information processing. Based on this perspective, my research focuses on three primary areas. The first area concerns the role values play in attitude formation and strength-related consequences. My current work in this area deals with how values affect the processing of persuasive messages. The second area concerns the possible contributions of attitude theory in judgment and decision-making, particularly in understanding numerical anchoring effects. An "attitudinal" approach for numerical anchoring helps explain previous findings and leads to new predictions related to the possible strength-related consequences of numerical anchoring effects. Finally, a third area of research deals with message characteristics in attitude structure and change. In particular, I have been studying how different linguistic markers (e.g., tag questions) affect information processing and persuasion.
If you are interested in being a research assistant for the upcoming semester please contact me at email@example.com.
I am also accepting graduate students for the Fall 2013 academic year. If you are interested in applying, please contact me at email@example.com.


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The exclusive Watch Dogs PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 content that was revealed earlier this year will also be released on PC and maybe even Xbox 360 and Xbox One at a later date.
Originally thought to be wholly exclusive to PS3 and PS4, Ubisoft has now made a small disclaimer on the official Watch Dogs game page on the PlayStation website to highlight that the extra content is just a "timed exclusive."
The extra missions will be available to PC owners at a later date, though the page does not mention the Xbox 360 and Xbox One versions.
The content includes four missions, a character skin, and a hacking boost pack and will be available to PS3 and PS4 owners on launch day, May 27, 2014.
Watch Dogs sees players waging informational warfare in the guise of hacker Aiden Pearce. Set in a sprawling near-futuristic depiction of Chicago, Watch Dogs combines third-person shooting, driving and parkour elements. For more news, features, previews, screenshots and videos, check out PSU's official Watch Dogs' game page.


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The Convenor is elected by the members of the crossbench group. The responsibilities of the position are as follows:
1. To be a conduit of information between the House Authorities and the crossbench group and vice versa;
2. to keep the crossbench members informed about parliamentary business;
3. to represent the group, both in and outside the House;
4. to contribute as a member of several domestic committees of the House;
5. to organise the regular business meetings of the group and to manage it's administration;
6. to ensure the expertise of the members of the group are utilised in select committees of the House.
Lord Hope of Craighead is the current Convenor of the Crossbench Peers.
Lord Hope of Craighead (Convenor 2015 - )
Lord Laming (Convenor 2011 - 2015)
Baroness DSouza (Convenor 2007 - 2011 )
Lord Williamson of Horton (Convenor 2004-2007)
Lord Craig of Radley (Convenor 1999-2004)
Lord Weatherill (Alternate Convenor 1993-95, Convenor 1995-99)
Baroness Hylton-Foster (Convenor 1974-95)
Lord Strang of Stonesfield (Convenor 1968-74)
Born: 19 July 1936.
Son of William and Lillian Laming
Further Education: Durham University (Diploma applied social sciences 1960);
Rainer House (probation training 1960-61);
London School of Economics (mental health course 1964-65)
Married: Married Aileen Margaret Pollard 1962 (died 2010)
Non-Political Career: Nottingham Probation Service:
Probation officer 1961-66,
Senior probation officer 1966-68;
Assistant chief probation Officer, Nottingham City and County Probation Service 1968-71;
Hertfordshire County Council Social Services:
Deputy director 1971-75,
Director 1975-91;
Chair, Independent Inquiry for Somerset Health Authority 1989;
Chief Inspector, Social Services Inspectorate, Department of Health 1991-98;
Review of Management of the Prison Service 1999-2000,
Independent Statutory Inquiry following the murder of Victoria Climbie 2001-03,
Review of Protection of Children in England 2010
Other organizations:
President, Association of Directors of Social Services 1982-83
Lessons from America: the balance of services in social care (1985)
Honours and decorations:
CBE 1985; Kt 1996
Honorary academic degrees, etc:
Four honorary doctorates
Freeman, City of London 1996
Name, Style and Title: Raised to the peerage as Baron Laming, of Tewin in the County of Hertfordshire 1998.
Born: 18 April 1944.
Daughter of Robert A G Russell and Pauline Russell, née Parmet.
Educated: St Mary's School, Princethorpe; University College, London (BSc anthropology 1970);
Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford (DPhil evolutionary models 1976).
Married: Married Stanislaus D'Souza 1959 (divorced 1974) (2 daughters); married Martin Griffiths 1985 (divorced 1994); remarried Stanislaus D'Souza 2003.
Non-Political Career: Ford Foundation resident fellow in comparative physiology Nuffield Institute of Comparative Medicine 1973-77;
Part-time lecturer London School of Economics 1973-80;
Senior lecturer department of humanities Oxford Polytechnic 1977-80;
Founder director and research director International Relief and Development Institute 1977-85;
Independent research consultant for UN, Save the Children Fund, Ford Foundation 1985-88;
Overseas Development Administration research fellow 1988-89;
Executive director Article 19 anti-censorship organisation 1989-98;
Redress Trust:
Director 2003-04,
Consultant 2004-06.
House of Lords: Convenor of the Crossbench Peers, 2007 - 2011.
Procedure Committee: 2005-07,
EU Sub Committee F (Home Affairs) 2005-07.
Honours: CMG, 1999.
Other organisations: Trustee, Zimbiala Trust International House;
Governor, Westminster Foundation for Democracy; CMG 1999.
Supported charities:
The Redress Trust.
Music (Opera, String Quartets, Jazz and Flamenco).
Name, Style and Title: Raised to the Peerage as Baroness D'Souza, of Wychwood in the County of Oxfordshire, 2004.
Born: 8 May 1934. Son of the late Samuel and Marie Williamson.
Educated: Tonbridge School; Exeter College, Oxford
(BA literae humaniores 1956, MA).
Married: Patricia Margaret Smith 1961 (2 sons).
Armed Forces: Second Lieutenant, Royal Signals 1956-58.
Career: Joined Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food 1958; Private Secretary to Permanent Secretary and to successive Parliamentary Secretaries 1960 - 62;
HM Diplomatic Service as First Secretary (Agriculture and Food) Geneva, for Kennedy Round Trade Negotiations 1965-67; Principal Private Secretary to successive Ministers of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food 1967 - 1970;
Head of Milk and Milk Products Division, Marketing Policy Division and Food Policy Division 1970-74; Under-Secretary, General Agricultural Policy Group 1974-76, EEC Group 1976-77; Deputy Director-General, Agriculture, European Commission 1977-83; Deputy Secretary, Cabinet Office 1983 - 87;
Secretary-General, Commission of the European Communities 1987 - 97; Visiting Professor, Bath University 1997 - 2001; Non-Executive Director, Whitbread plc 1998 - 2005.
House of Lords: Convenor of the Crossbench Peers, July 2004 - Oct 2007.
Select Committees: Member: Science and Technology Sub Committee I (Non-Food Crops) 1999-2000; Member: European Union Sub Committee C (Common Foreign and Security Policy) 1999-03; European Union Select Committee 2000-04; Chairman: European Union Sub Committee G (Social Policy and Consumer Affairs) 2003-04.
Honours: CB 1984; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit (Germany) 1991; GCMG 1998; Commander Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Polar Star (Sweden) 1998; Commander Legion d'Honneur (France) 1999.
Other: Four honourary doctorates.
Trusts etc: Trustee, Thomson Foundation.
Charitable / voluntary posts: Co-Chair, Europe 21; Member, Wessex Regional Committee, National Trust 1998-2004; President, University Association for Contemporary European Studies 2000-03.
Name, Style and Title: Raised to the Peerage as Baron Williamson of Horton, of
Horton in the County of Somerset in 1999.
Lord Craig of Radley GCB OBE, David, created 1991.
Convenor of the Crossbench Peers 1999- 2004.
Born: 17th September 1929. Son of the late Major Brownrigg Craig and
Hannah Olivia (Olive) Craig.
Educated: Radley College; Lincoln College, Oxford
(BA Pure Maths 1951, MA).
Married: June, daughter of the late
Charles James Derenburg 12 March 1955 (1 son 1 daughter).
Armed Forces: Commissioned into RAF 1951; Served as Qualified Flying
Instructor on Meteors and as Hunter Pilot in Fighter Command; CO No. 35
Squadron 1963-65; Military Assistant to Chief of Defence Staff 1965-68; Group
Captain 1968; Station CO, RAF College, Cranwell 1968-70; ADC to HM the Queen
1969-71; OC, RAF Akrotiri (Cyprus) 1972-73; Assistant Chief of Air Staff
(Operations) Ministry of Defence 1975-78; Air Officer Commanding No. 1 Group
1978-80, Vice-Chief of Air Staff 1980-82; Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief
Strike Command and Commander-in-Chief UK Air Forces 1982-85; Chief of the Air
Staff 1985-88; Air ADC to HM the Queen 1985-88; Marshal of the Royal Air Force
1988; Chief of Defence Staff 1988-91.
House of Lords: Convenor of the Crossbench Peers, December 1999- July 2004.
Select Committees: Member: Select Committee on Science and Technology
1993-98, House of Lords Offices Committee 2000-02, Finance and Staff
Sub-Committee 2000-02, Administration and Works Sub-Committee 2000-02, Privileges Committee 2000-04, Liaison Committee 2000-04,
Procedure Committee 2000-04, Committee of Selection 2000-04, House Committee 2000-04, Administration and Works Committee 2002-04.
Honours: OBE (Mil) 1967; CB 1978; KCB 1981, GCB (Mil) 1984. FRAeS.
Other: Hon Fellow, Lincoln College, Oxford, 1984; Hon DSc, Cranfield Institute of Technology 1988.
Special Interests: Defence.
Recreations: Golf, fishing, shooting, woodwork.
Clubs: Royal Air Force.
Name, Style and Title: Raised to the Peerage as Baron Craig of Radley, of
Helhoughton in the County of Norfolk 1991.
Born: November 25th 1920. Son of the late Bernard Weatherill and
Gertrude Weatherill (nee Creak).
Educated: Malvern College.
Married: Lyn Eatwell 1949 (2 sons 1 daughter).
Armed Forces: Commissioned 1940 in 4/7 Royal Dragoon Guards; Transferred
to 19th King George V's Own Lancers (Indian Army) 1941-46; Served Burma and
North-West Europe.
Career: Employed in the family business of Bernard Weatherill Ltd,
Tailors of Saville Row, London, W1 1945-70, President of the Company 1992.
House of Commons: MP (Conservative) for Croydon North East 1964-83;
Chairman of Ways and Means and Deputy Speaker 1979-83; Elected Speaker of the
House of Commons June 15, 1983 and chosen again June 17, 1987 until retirement
in 1992. Whip (Commons) Opposition Whip 1967-70; A Lord Commissioner of HM
Treasury (Government Whip) 1970-71; Vice-Chamberlain HM Household 1971-72;
Comptroller, HM Household 1972-73; Treasurer, HM Household and Deputy Chief
Whip 1973-74; Opposition Deputy Chief Whip 1974-79.
House of Lords: Alternate Convenor of the Crossbench Peers 1993-95,
Convenor 1995-99.
Select Committees: Member, Constitution Committee 2000-02; Member, Ecclesiastical
Committee 2000-02; former Member, House of Lords Offices Committee;
former Member of Select Committees on: Offices, Finance and Staff, Administration and
Works, Liaison, Privileges, Procedure, Selection; Member, Joint Committee on House of Lords Reform 2002.
Honours: PC 1980, KStJ 1992; Vice-Chancellor, Order of St John of
Jerusalem 1983-2000; Hilal-i-Pakistan 1993. Freeman: City of London 1949, Borough of
Croydon 1983. Member: Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers, Merchant Taylors,
Councils, Public Bodies: DL, Kent 1992.
International Bodies: Vice-President: Commonwealth Parliamentary
Association, Intra-Parliamentary Union.
Other: Chairman, Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers 1986-88;
High Baliff of Westminster Abbey and Searcher of the Sanctuary 1989-99;
Chairman, Industry and Churches Forum; President: The Institute for
Citizenship, Kent County Scout Association. Hon. DCL: University of Kent,
University of William and Mary USA, University of Denver, Colorado USA, Open
University 1993.
Trusts Etc: Chairman: Industry and Parliamentary Trust 1993 - 2002; Trustee:
The Prince's Trust, Prince's Youth Business Trust.
Miscellaneous: Hon. Bencher of Lincoln's Inn 1988 - 2007.
Publications: Acorns to Oaks, (a policy for small business) 1967.
Recreations: Tennis, Golf.
Sportsclubs: President, Lucifer Golfing Society 1992; Tandridge Golf.
Clubs: Cavalry and Guards, Reform.
Name, Style and Title: Raised to the Peerage as Baron Weatherill, of
North-East Croydon in the London Borough of Croydon 1992.
Born: 19th May 1908. Daughter of late 1st Viscount Ruffside, PC, DL,
Speaker of the House of Commons 1943-51 and the late Viscountess Ruffside.
Educated: St George's Ascot; Ivy House, Wimbledon.
Married: 22nd December 1931, Rt Hon . Sir Harry Hylton-Foster, QC, MP
(died 1965), Speaker of the House of Commons 1959-65.
House of Lords: Former Member of all sub-Committees of the House of Lords
by virtue of her position as Convenor of the Crossbench Peers 1974-95; Member, Cross Bench Parliamentary Group 1965-
Honours: DBE 1990.
Other: Director, Chelsea Division, County of London Branch, British Red
Cross Society 1950-60; President, County of London Branch, BRCS, 1960-74;
Member, Executive committee, BRCS 1966-76; President and Chairman, the London
Branch BRCS 1974-83; Member, Council of BRCS 1977-81, Patron, London Branch;
Member, National BRCS HQ consultative panel 1984; President, Prevention of
Blindness Research Fund 1965-76, Patron 1976-2002; Vice-President, Dorking and
District Rifle Club, Preservation Society.
Awards Granted: BRCS Queen's Badge of Honour.
Special Interests: Social Welfare, Environment.
Recreations: Fishing, gardening.
Born: 1893. Son of the late James Strang, Englefield, Berks.
1920, Elsie Wynne (died 1974) daughter of late JE Jones (1 son, 1 daughter).
Educated: Palmer's School; University College, London; Sorbonne. BA
(London), 1912; Quain Essay, 1913.
Armed Forces: Served in European War with 4th Bn Worcestershire Regt, and
HQ, 29th /div. (MBE).
Career: Entered Foreign Office, 1919; 3rd Sec., Belgrade, 1919; 2nd
Sec., 1920; Foreign Office, 1923; 1st Sec., 1925; acting Counsellor of Embassy
at Moscow, 1930; Counsellor, 1932; Asst Under-Sec. of State in Foreign Office,
1939-43; UK Representative on European Advisory Commission, with rank of
Ambassador, 1943-45; Political Advisor to C-in-C, British Forces of Occupation
in Germany, 1945-47; Permanent Under-Sec., FO (German Section), 1947-49;
Permanent Under-Sec of State, Foreign Office, 1949-53; retired 1953.
Other: Fellow, University College, London, 1946; Chairman College
Committee, 1963-71. Hon. LLD (London), 1954. Chairman, National Parks
Commission, 1954-56; Member, Nature Conservancy, 1954-66; Chairman, Food
Hygiene Advisory Council, 1955-71; Chairman, Royal Institute of International
Affairs, 1958-65.
Publications: The Foreign Office, 1955; Home and Abroad, 1956; Britain
in World Affairs, 1961; The Diplomatic Career, 1962.
House of Lords: Deputy Speaker and Deputy Chairman of Committes, House
of Lords, 1962. Convenor of the Crossbench Peers until 1974.
Honours: GCB 1953 (KCB 1948; CB 1939); GCMG 1950 (KCMG 1943; CMG 1932);
> Deputy Speaker and Deputy Chairman of Committes, House
of Lords, 1962. Convenor of the Crossbench Peers until 1974.
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FDA Advisory Committee
Thank you for the opportunity to present to you today. My name is Karen J. Stewart and I am a registered respiratory therapist. I have been a respiratory therapist since 1971. I am here today as the spokesperson for the American Association for Respiratory Care representing respiratory therapists from around the county.
Respiratory Therapists like all other health care professionals are very concerned about medication errors. In recent years since the elimination of most paper labels on unit dose vials of medication, it has become increasingly difficult to determine the content of the unit dose vials. I will share with you pictures later in this presentation.
Now not only is the print on the vial difficult to read, the size and shape of the vial, contributes to the difficulty.
In 2001 the American Association for Respiratory Care completed a human resource survey. At the time of the survey the average age of a respiratory therapist was 44, another contributing factor in the difficulty of reading the content of the medication vial. While I may have just emphasized the current relative age of the respiratory therapist, and the difficulty the older therapist experiences in reading the labels, I also want to clearly state that deciphering respiratory medication labels is a problem that cuts across all ages of respiratory therapists. The problem is how many medications are labeled, or in the case of respiratory medications not labeled adequately.
The workflow of a respiratory therapist typically includes delivering medications and treatments to a number of patients for a local geographic region of a hospital. The patients that are assigned may have a variety of medications prescribed. Once the medication is checked by a pharmacist for drug interactions, the therapist typically carries the medication with them as they begin rounds. It would not be unusual for the therapist to carry 14 or 15 doses of medications with them. The medications must be under control so many therapists carry medications in a fanny pack.
In some institutions the medication is obtained through a medication delivery system like Pyxsis. In this situation the medication can be placed in a medication drawer specific for a patient or can be obtained from a stock supply of many medications.
Another concern facing respiratory therapists is the lack of bar coding on the vial. Many hospitals are moving toward the scanning of medication bar codes. The driving force for this use of technology is to identify the correct patient, identify the correct medication, confirm the correct dose of medication, confirm the correct route and to record the time of medication delivery.
I am going to read some comments from respiratory therapists that I have received in recent weeks;
• Staff complained about the inability to clearly see the medication
information. For this reason, we switched to a different product that is
individually wrapped in clearly labeled, color-coded foil packaging. The
current situation with raised letter labeling is an accident waiting to
• I complained bitterly when the look-alike vials came out. We did not
leave them for any nurses to confuse. We do not know of any medication
errors because of the look-alike. Doesn't mean it didn't happen. We just don't
• We have had problems with the unit dose Xoponex and Atrovent looking
alike and labeled the same in the clear package. We use the Pyxsis and it
is still a problem.
• One encouraging thing I have seen is differing shapes and sizes on VERY
FEW medications. Since the death of the multi-dose vial of Albuterol, we
have a supplier who sends us 0.5ml UD vials of Albuterol that actually
have a very distinctive teardrop shape and a much smaller size and look
for the actual vial of medicine. Bravo! A similar thing has happened with
the small octagonal UD vials of Pulmicort we get. But still, the most
common medications, Atrovent and Albuterol, and also Levalbuterol,
come in UD vials that one can't tell apart without the eyes of a teenager or
the magnifying glass of an older codger!
• We color the ends with a color code so no one gives the wrong dosage. So
far, this has worked for us but I don't understand why a company would
not place a label that you can see well.
• I have no specifics, but mainly because it can happen without the therapist
realizing it and the side effects are relatively mild. I don't think we realize
how often it is occurring. I helped out on night shift and was amazed at
the difficulty I had. As an over 40 worker, I have come to realize I have to
be cognizant of the shapes and the colors on the vials, because the reading
is next to impossible. This is an important issue. We appreciate your help
and efforts in improving our field. Part of the issue I see is that there
ISN'T any labeling on the vials any more. I remember when the unit dose
(UD) vials had a paper label, with contrasting colors, stuck on to the
individual vial. Ah….there's a rare example of the good old days actually
being good! Nowadays the master goal of cost cutting has apparently
mandated that this practice is long dead. To add to that confusion, the vast
majority of the UD vials come packaged LOOKING exactly the
same…five vials in a row, held on a plastic molding piece. You have to
tear the vials off the molding exactly the same way. A 2.5ml – 3ml vial is
essentially the same size and feel, no matter what chemical is in it, and no
matter what the clear-on-clear lettering says. So now all of us old folks
with changing vision we to deal with clear plastic vials that have color
plastic slightly raised letters as the only labeling, and that labeling is
BARELY 1mm in height!! My God! How much harder do they think
they can make it to see what medication you're about to make somebody
inhale into their lungs???
On behalf of the American Association for Respiratory Care I appreciate the opportunity to share our Association's comments, and those comments of concerned respiratory therapists. Here are a few brief pictures to illustrate what I have presented.
I also have with me some of the inventory from my hospital of the common medications that a therapist will carry while delivering treatments. Missing from the bag of medications is Xopenex, which requires refrigeration.
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen J. Stewart, MS, RRT
For the American Association for Respiratory Care
Employed By: Charleston Area Medical Center
Job Title: Associate Administrator – Medicine Services
Address: 516 Wyoming Street
Charleston, WV 25302
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Three members of the Furnace School reunion, a one-room elementary building, visited the Andreas Sporting Club recently to present two plaques honoring the club's founders.
By agreement of the membership of the reunion, a $500 donation was given to the sportsmen for their needs.
One plaque lists the names of the original chartered members of the club. Similar plaques and donations were given to the Andreas Fire Company in 2008.
The reunion was held at the pavilion and social room of the sporting club, with a pig roast with all the trimmings. It was attended by about 120 former students, three former teachers and guests. A disc jockey provided music and entertainment.
Ernest Guldner organized the reunion.
Plans are being made by the five members of the reunion committee to hold the next gathering in 2011, with a chicken barbecue at the club.


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I loved the simplicity of it, I loved the autonomy of it, and I loved the language of abbreviations that instant messaging has.
And Luke taught me all of the abbreviations: "brb" means "be right back," "U2" means "you too," "g2g" means "got to go."
That is, I almost never encounter students who write "U" instead of "you" or use smiley faces or abbreviations like "LOL."
The characteristic soundings are shown on the chart, with abbreviations indicating the nature of the bottom.
All the abbreviations used in this plate are readily understood.
There are many other signs and abbreviations used in works on the various sciences.
A list of abbreviations to be used was given in the Library journal, Vol.
The list of abbreviations and signs in many of the principal dictionaries may be studied with profit.
Details about abbreviations and reconstructions are given at the end of the text.
Perhaps, after all, abbreviations were sometimes tolerable, and names like Arabella and Constantia were rather long.
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FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - A brief look at Monday's fourth-round play in the U.S. Open at Bethpage Black:
Champion: Lucas Glover closed with a 3-over 73 to finish with a 4-under 276 total for his first major championship.
Second place: Phil Mickelson (70), David Duval (71) and Ricky Barnes (76) tied for second at 278.
Tiger's spot: Defending champion Tiger Woods closed with a 69 and finished at even-par 280, tied for sixth with Soren Hansen (69) and Hunter Mahan (72). This was Woods' seventh top 10 finish in 15 Open starts.
Long road: Glover became the first U.S. Open champion to go through U.S. sectional qualifying since Steve Jones in 1996.
Noteworthy: This was Mickelson's record fifth runner-up finish in an Open, breaking a tie with Bobby Jones, Sam Snead, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. All but one of Mickelson's seconds have come in the state of New York: Bethpage Black, 2002 and 2009; Shinnecock Hills, 2004; and Winged Foot, 2006. He was also second at Pinehurst, N.C., in 1999.
Quoteworthy: "It was a test of patience, that's for sure. It was just heart today." - Glover, as he held the champion's silver trophy.
Key stat: Five players finished 72 holes under par, four more than in 2002 when Tiger Woods won the first Open played at Bethpage Black with a 3-under 277 total.
Next year: The 2010 Open will be held at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California, June 14-20. It will be the fifth time Pebble Beach has hosted the Open: 1972 (Jack Nicklaus); 1982 (Tom Watson); 1992 (Tom Kite); 2000 (Tiger Woods).


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Sen. Rob Portman May Be Considering 2016 Run
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSPD) -- Could an Ohioan be in the mix for the White House in 2016? Sen. Rob Portman was mentioned as a possible candidate in 2012 and then a possible running mate for Mitt Romney. His name has resurfaced again, but this time he's not brushing off the idea.
Portman says the country is in trouble right now.
"The economy has got structural problems. I think we need new policies and new leadership. I think we can do it. We can be sure our best days are ahead of us, but it's going to take some changes," he said.
Portman's believes the country needs fewer regulations that create higher costs and fewer jobs, domestic energy, tax reform, expanding exports, and driving down health care costs.
"If I don't see someone addressing those kinds of issues and providing a hopeful, optimistic future for our country then I might consider it," he said of a presidential run.
He's focused on trying to see that Republicans get control of the Senate this November, so he says any decision won't come until after the election. As of now, he's still planning to seek re-election to his Senate seat in 2016.


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Subject: Mary BEACH, dau of Richard BEACH of Watertown, MA
Date: Tue, 24 Aug 1999 07:56:04 EDT
I'm interested in tracing descendants in the female line of Mary BEACH, b 11
Dec 1641 in Watertown, MA. She married John SMITH. I am descended from their
daughter Abigail, b 29 Jun 1670 who married John WINTER. This family later
moved to Killingly, CT.
Also, if anyone has discovered the maiden name of Richard's wife Mary, I
would be interested in tracing her female siblings. This is for a project on
mitochondrial DNA.
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Charles and Mary Alice Upton of Cambridge celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 15, 2014.
On Aug. 15, 1954, Mary Alice Porter, daughter of the late Harry and Lorena Porter, and Charles Arthur Upton, son of the late William and Hazel Upton, were united in marriage at Mt. Hermon Presbyterian Church.
Mary Taylor and Shirley Douglas, friends of the bride, and Jack Upton, cousin of the groom, and Martin Stock attended the couple.
Mrs. Upton worked 40 years for the Kroger Co., Cambridge.
Mr. Upton worked 25 years for the Kroger Co. and nine years at Penny Fare Supermarkets, both in Cambridge. He co-founded the National Cambridge Glass Collectors Inc., 41 years ago.
The couple have three daughters, Carolyn Saft, Barbara (Rocky) Menzie and Deborah (Ross) Nelson.
Completing the family circle are six grandchildren, Kelly (Jeff) Landin, Craig Saft, Adam (Amber) Menzie, Kaci (Jade) Lowe, Hannah Nelson and Cody Nelson; and four great-grandchildren.
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Critics often blame the city for the remaining eyesores, but in fact, the city has spent some five years and more than $1 million on a consultant to get local residents involved in creating a new zoning plan for El Camino, as well as portions of downtown and the area near the Caltrain depot. Now the plan is nearly complete, but still must undergo a full round of public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council that will continue this spring.
It's become clear that the city will zone the relatively shallow properties on the east side of El Camino, including the shuttered car dealers, for dense housing over ground floor retail. The buildings are likely to be three and four stories, with small parks in between, and feature underground parking. It is not the type of housing that many Menlo Park residents prefer, but developers say they could not make a fair profit on smaller buildings.
But that concern about profits may be undermined by the recently unveiled project across the street at 389 El Camino, a small, bare lot that once was used to sell small trucks for Anderson Chevrolet. In 2008, after purchasing the property, Matteson Companies tried to win approval to build dense housing there. The first effort, to squeeze 48 condominium units on the 1.23-acre site, was shouted down by residents who live nearby on Partridge and College avenues. They charged that the 60-foot-high buildings were out of character and did not blend with the Allied Arts neighborhood, where walking residents and playing children adorn the quiet, tree-lined streets.
Matteson pulled back, and four years later, was able to produce a plan that not only pleased the city, but the neighbors as well. Matteson's strategy was not unique: after many rounds of talks, the company agreed to significantly scale down the proposal, seeking approval to build only 26 homes, including nine two-story single family homes across the back of the site facing the neighborhood, and 17 townhouses around the rest of the property. Three units will be set aside for the city's below-market-rate (BMR) housing program.
In our view, this project shows that despite claims from developers that they need ultra-dense projects to reach their profit goals, smaller designs can succeed and at the same time prove much more appealing to neighbors and buyers.
It's too early to say whether the Matteson project will impact the zoning permitted in the downtown plan, but we are certain the City Council and Planning Commission are paying attention. Even though it took four years, it is refreshing to see developers, neighbors and the city all collaborate on a project that initially was not given much chance of success. We look forward to seeing these homes under construction and perhaps setting the stage for similar projects on the vacant lots remaining across the street.


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When Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger leaves office, he'll be replaced by one of two colorful candidates: either former eBay CEO Meg Whitman (a Republican) or former California governor Jerry Brown (a Democrat). But an even stranger election took place Friday, when a Sacramento baseball stadium gave away 1,250 bobblehead dolls of both candidates. Fans waited in line for two hours, from the right-field gate to the left, in a race to see whose dolls would run out first. When the wacky give-away was concluded, the stadium announced its even wackier results.
And reading the comments at a Sacramento newspaper site, you'd have to conclude that the election was rigged.
"My friend requested a Jerry Brown, but was given a Meg," one apparently-Democratic user complained in the comments section of the article by the Sacramento Bee (joking that "even in a fictional election, she can only win through less than honest means.") But it wasn't an isolated incident, according to another comment left three hours earlier. "[M]y wife and I discovered we were both given Whitman bobbleheads despite having stood in the Brown line. I wonder how many people didn't check until they'd gotten home last night, only to discover they'd been duped."
The couple noticed other irregularities in this crucial Bobblehead primary. "Fans wanting Brown bobbleheads were directed to a single line that was backed up, while Whitman backers had multiple entry lines that were flowing smoothly..." Their observations are confirmed by the Sacramento newspaper, which reports that the Main Gate had run out of Jerry Brown's dolls early - 15 minutes after the giveaway started at 6:00. (And well before the Meg Whitman dolls.) Jerry Brown's campaign manager also suggested on Twitter that in fact, Meg Whitman may have purchased all the remaining tickets for the sell-out game in order to give her bobblehead a more friendly electorate. "Her bobblehead WILL triumph. It's only $$$."
Even before the giveaway started, Meg Whitman may have sneaked a head start. According to the newspaper, Whitman's campaign actually requested that some dolls be set aside for them - before the giveaway even started. Ironically, now some dolls of the former eBay CEO are being sold on eBay, where they're currently fetching up to $42.00. (Though Jerry Brown seems to be winning the eBay election, since the auction of his bobblehead doll has reached as high as $56.) The last time California elected a new governor was in 2004, after a very wild recall election. (Movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger defeated 150 other candidates, including Gary Coleman and porn star Mary Carey.)
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Bacha seeks fourth term as Westmoreland coroner
A Bacha has held the position of Westmoreland County coroner nearly 36 years.
Ken Bacha would like to see his family's dynasty hit four decades.
The 52-year-old Democrat from Greensburg announced this week he would seek a fourth term in office. His father, Leo, served 24 years as coroner before retiring in 2002.
Ken Bacha is one of three remaining Democratic row officers in the county as Republicans seized control of the courthouse two years ago.
"I hope people vote for candidates for the right reason regardless of their party," Bacha said.
As coroner, Bacha said he oversaw an office that has had its case-load jump from about 1,300 deaths in 2002 to nearly 2,300 last year.
Bacha also instituted a policy to conduct inquests into all police-involved shootings, something he said he will continue during a fourth term.
"It puts everything out in the open, no matter how it goes or how bad an officer's shooting can look. I'm going to put it out in the open," Bacha said.
Autopsies will continue to be farmed out to outside pathologists, he said. Dr. Cyril Wecht in Pittsburgh has for decades performed the autopsies for Westmoreland County.
During his first 11 years in office, Bacha said he has computerized records, publicized office findings on social media Internet sites and, along with his four full-time deputies, obtained a national certification as a medicolegal death investigator.
Rich Cholodofsky is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 724-830-6293.