text:
Redisculous wrote:nothaz wrote:Both my brother and a friend we play with have a putting stance that causes them to step about three feet forward on their putts. I called them both on it today and both got real mad and stuff. My brother started taking a few steps back but was still stepping forward. The thing is they are both interested in tournaments and I would assume this is against the rules even if they were taking steps back. You have to throw from 30 centimeters behind your disc so they would be breaking two rules, right?
Walking past your lie is only legal outside of the circle, and of course you still have to release it with all suppoerting points behind the marker. You can do a walk up to your lie as long as it doesn't make you step past your lie (inside the circle) and you release within 30 cm behind your lie.
Thx for posting.. I got so caught up replying to other posts I never answered the original question that's what I would have told him.


text:
While electronic medical records promise massive opportunities for health benefits, the privacy and security risks are equally enormous.
The Obama administration has set an ambitious goal -- to get electronic medical records on file for every American by 2014. The administration is offering powerful incentives: $20 billion for EMRs included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and stiff Medicare penalties for healthcare providers that fail to implement EMRs after 2014.
EMRs offer huge benefits: Improved efficiency by eliminating tons of paper files in every doctor's office, and improved medical care using the same kinds of database and data mining technologies that are now routine in other industries. EMR systems can flag symptoms and potentially harmful drug interactions that busy doctors might otherwise miss.
But the privacy and security threats are massive as well. When completed, the nation's EMR infrastructure will be a massive store of every American's most personal, private information, potentially abused by marketers, identity thieves, and unscrupulous employers and insurance companies.
Unlocking Benefits, Minimizing Risks
Regulators are attempting to craft rules that would unlock the benefits of EMRs while protecting Americans from the security risks. Healthcare IT pros will be required to implement systems and business processes that conform to these regulations or face lost funding, institutional fines, and even -- in some cases -- personal criminal penalties.
The new regulations come as the healthcare industry faces big privacy problems, going back years. In 2003, a medical transcriptionist in Pakistan threatened to post patient records from the University of California San Francisco's Medical Center on the Internet unless she was paid for her work for a transcription service company hired by the university. The dispute was resolved but many patients were shocked to learn that their records were being sent overseas.
In another breach, two computers that held a disc containing the confidential records of close to 200,000 patients of a medical group in San Jose, Calif., were posted for sale on Craigslist.org. The FBI recovered the information and the medical group informed current and former patients of the theft, according to a 2006 report in the HIPAA Bulletin.
Celebrities aren't immune. Last year, more than a dozen staff at the UCLA Medical Center faced disciplinary charges for prying into the medical records of Britney Spears. The same hospital got in trouble again when employees accessed Farrah Fawcett's medical records after she went there for cancer treatments.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
No kidding. Canada doesn't exactly tend to rile easily, but there are only so many years of flagrant abuse and neglect they can take when their interests are clearly being put on the backburner in favor of assuaging the well-monied environmentalist lefties that have managed to turn the otherwise innocuous infrastructure project into a political firestorm. Via National Journal:
Canada's ambassador to the U.S. isn't sugarcoating the diplomatic weight of the looming White House decision on the Keystone XL pipeline.
Gary Doer told the news service Platts that he's optimistic about winning approval, while warning that rejection would be "perceived as being political" and "definitely strain" U.S.-Canadian relations. He argued that the project has met the various U.S. benchmarks, citing the State Department's environmental analysis released Jan. 31.
"The report basically says that [oil from Alberta's oil sands] either will come down on rail with higher GHGs, and it is now coming down on rail, or it can come down on a pipeline with less GHGs," he told Platts Energy Week TV, using the acronym for greenhouse gases.
"So I guess I would say, based on this report and based on the president's own stated [climate] criteria, that if the project is rejected it would be perceived as being political and not on the basis of the public interest of the United states and Canada," Doer added in the interview that aired Sunday.
"Strained," to say the least. A plurality of the United States' imported oil comes form Canada, a lot of it via already-existing pipelines, but if President Obama really doesn't want to let them build another one, he could have told them that two or three years ago and saved everybody a lot of grief. Canada could have already gotten to work building another pipeline to their west coast to transport more of it to Asia — although Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper still maintains that Keystone XL will eventually be built one way or another.
"It is, in my judgment, a necessary and inevitable victory," Harper said in a Jan. 16 interview as he awaited a State Department environmental assessment of the project. "I absolutely believe that. I can't see how it will be otherwise."
"It takes a lot of energy to repress and to block a decision that is clearly and overwhelmingly in the national interest of the country," he said.
Harper has been openly critical of Obama for repeatedly "punting" on Keystone and interfering with a long-standing and mutually beneficial energy relationship forged in war and codified in peace.


text:
Transapical Transcatheter Treatment Versus Conventional Surgery in Patients With Native Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Full Text View
- Tabular View
- No Study Results Posted
- Disclaimer
- How to Read a Study Record
|Aortic Valve Stenosis
|Procedure: Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation Procedure: Conventional Aortic Valve Surgery
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Randomized Comparison of Transapical Transcatheter Treatment Versus Conventional Surgery in Patients With Native Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Death, CVI and/or renal failure requiring any dialysis [ Time Frame: 1 month ]
- Echocardiographic results, valve performance [ Time Frame: 1 month with subseguent followup ]
|Study Start Date:
|December 2008
|Study Completion Date:
|April 2016
|Primary Completion Date:
|April 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: Conventional Aortic Valve Surgery
Insertion of a biological valve
Procedure: Conventional Aortic Valve Surgery
Operation using heart-lung machine, with insertion of a biological artificial heart valve
Experimental: Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation
Transapical implantation of an Edwards SAPIENtm valve
Procedure: Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation
Insertion of a stent valve using catheter-based technique through a mini thoracotomy
Detailed Description:
The purpose of the study is to compare the new established apical stent valve treatment with conventional surgical intervention using biological valve prostheses in patients with severe aortic valve stenosis.
The Edwards-SAPIENTM Transcatheter Heart Valve (Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine, CA) will be used in the stent valve group. The Carpentier-Edwards-Perimount Heart Valve (Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine, CA) will be recommended for the conventional surgery group.(Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine, CA).
Heart centres in the Nordic region with experience (>10 cases) in apical stent valve treatment and in conventional surgical treatment of high risk patients with aortic valve stenosis. The study will be initiated at Aarhus University Hospital, Skejby, Denmark.
Study hypothesis:
As compared to conventional aortic valve substitution in patients aged >75 years, apical stent valve treatment reduces the rates of death, cerebrovascular insult (CVI) and need of dialysis for renal failure 1 month after the treatment.
Primary clinical end-point:
Combined end-point consisting of death, CVI and/or renal failure with need for haemodialysis, 1 month after index treatment.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|75 Years and older (Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Significant aortic valve stenosis (valve area < 1cm2)
- Age > 75 (years Aarhus University Hospital, Skejby)
- Age > 80 years (other participating centres)
- Operable by conventional surgery AND transapical stent valve implantation
- Expected survival > 1 year following successful treatment
- Accept of participation and in follow-up investigations after adequate information
- Informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Coronary artery disease requiring PCI or CABG
- Earlier cardiac surgery
- Myocardial infarction within 24 hours
- Kidney failure requiring any dialysis
- Ongoing infection
- Acute surgery
- Allergy to ASA or Clopidogrel
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00986193
|Aarhus University Hospital, Skejby
|Aarhus N, Region Midtjylland, Denmark, 8200
|Principal Investigator:
|Evald H Christiansen, MD
|Skejby Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
|Responsible Party:
|Evald Hoej Christiansen, MD, Aarhus University Hospital Skejby
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00986193 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
Skejby 2008-1
|Study First Received:
|September 25, 2009
|Last Updated:
|May 31, 2017
|Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
|Plan to Share IPD:
Keywords provided by Evald Hoej Christiansen, Aarhus University Hospital Skejby:
Aortic Valve Stenosis
Stent Valve
Biological Aortic Valve Prosthesis
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Constriction, Pathologic
Aortic Valve Stenosis
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
Heart Valve Diseases
Heart Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Ventricular Outflow Obstruction
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 25, 2017


text:
03 July 2012
I'm not sure any player shows the stark contrast between the traditional approach to baseball statistics and the sabermetric approach better than Delmon Young.
The traditional numbers on Young look solid. His career numbers (per 162 games) give him a .286 batting average, 16 home runs, and 89 runs batted in. Those numbers in isolation suggest an above average hitter with middle of the order potential.
The sabermetric approach, however, paints a different picture. His career 96 wRC+ tells us that his total value as a batter is actually 4% worse than league average.Delmon's season to date has been a disappointment by any standard, but he has been recording more hits lately. In fact, in his last 29 games played he's knocked out 35 hits. But, unfortunately, his 121 plate appearances during this stretch have been about as Delmon Young as any stretch could be.
The .297 batting average looks excellent, but just one walked mixed in means his OBP is still a paltry .298. So even though Delmon Young has "been hot", he's still managed to make an out in over 70% of his plate appearances.
I don't think anyone's going to deny Young's contact skills. His career strikeout rate is actually a hair better than average, and his batting averages are normally pretty good. The big problem, though, is that his complete lack of a hitting approach saps him of much of the potential in his offensive game (Brennan Boesch has a similar problem). He's a good hitter, sure, but at the same time he's a pretty bad batter.
Instead of working the count and forcing the pitcher to throw a quality pitch inside the zone, Young (and Boesch) prefer to attack right out of the gate. Swinging early in the count isn't bad if you get the pitch you're looking for, but it leads to unnecessary outs if you start swinging at balls out of the zone.
I still believe that Delmon could become a very valuable hitter for the Tigers (or another team down the road), but he needs a complete change in approach to become that player. But that type of a change is unlikely as long as the traditional baseball world continues to place a premium on batting average (and RBI, but that's a different post).
Matt Snyder is the editor of The Tigers Den. He can be reached on Twitter @snyder_matthew.


text:
POP stars, TV personalities and top chefs will join 20,000 fun-seekers on a West Oxfordshire farm this weekend for what must surely be the country's most rarefied music festival.
Alex James, bassist with the Brit Pop band Blur, throws open the gates of his 200-acre farm at Kingham, near Chipping Norton, today, for the start of his Big Feastival – the annual celebration of food and music he co-hosts with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.
Now in its fourth year, the Feastival has grown from an intimate two-day gathering of 10,000 people, to a three-day festival attracting twice that number and with a line-up which rivals many of the country's biggest festivals.
Headline sets come courtesy of superstar DJ Fatboy Slim and smooth jazz pianist Jamie Cullum. There will also be sets by hip-hop star Kelis and De La Soul, Jazzie B's Soul II Soul, Mercury-nominated Laura Mvula and comic Latin-pop act The Cuban Brothers.
Foodie celebs include Masterchef judge Monica Galetti, Dragon's Den star – and Reggae Reggae Sauce creator – Levi Roots, Jamie Oliver's mentor Gennaro Contaldo, Rachel Khoo, Gizzi Erskine, Mark Hix, Emily Watkins of the nearby Kingham Plough, and model-turned cook Daisy Lowe, with stars showing off their skills in a demonstration kitchen.
There will also be presentations by hosts Mr Oliver and Mr James – who as well as running a farm and performing occasional sets with Blur, has launched his own acclaimed range of cheeses.
There will also be appearances by children's TV personalities Justin Fletcher and Mr Bloom, and BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson, who brings along animals from his Cotswold Farm Park, near Stow-on-the-Wold.
"The Big Feastival occupies a really great niche in terms of its size," says Mr James, a father of five.
"We have great music and food and are a fantastic day out for families. That's what I care about and that's what motivates me. I wouldn't do it otherwise."
He adds: "My farm is a big fountain of joy and everybody who comes finds something they love about it. It's a really beautiful part of the world.
"It's been hard work to make something work, and takes 12 months to make it come together, but now we can just let it happen.
"Jamie and I have nine kids between us, and it's not the easiest job to be doing, but it's about all the things I love – and you have a good idea it will pay off.
"I enjoy it so much and am really looking forward to it."
- The Big Feastival runs from today to Sunday. Day and weekend tickets are available at jamieoliver.com/thebigfeastival or on the gate. Camping tickets have sold out.
Top News
Do you want alerts delivered straight to your phone via our WhatsApp service? Text NEWS or SPORT or NEWS AND SPORT, depending on which services you want, and your full name to 07767 417704. Save our number into your phone's contacts as Oxford Mail WhatsApp and ensure you have WhatsApp installed.
Our top stories


text:
See some of the incredible species National Wildlife Federation has helped during our 75 years.
The men and women in our Conservation Hall of Fame paved the way for wildlife protection today.
"Ding" Darling began it all by uniting anglers, hunters, hikers and members of garden and conservation clubs throughout the country to restore and conserve vanishing wildlife.
In 1936, Lynn Bogue created this poster to announce the first National Wildlife Conference.
Ding Darling created the first Duck Stamp for what is now the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
At a time when millions of Americans stood in soup lines and politicians focused on reviving economically depressed communities, the idea of restoring depleted populations of ducks and other wild animals seemed far-fetched, to say the least. But that is exactly what Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist J.N. "Ding" Darling set out to do in 1936 when he persuaded President Franklin D. Roosevelt to convene a meeting in Washington, D.C., to discuss the plight of the nation's wildlife.
At the meeting, Darling urged some 2,000 conservationists from all across the country and different walks of life--including farmers, hunters, anglers, garden club members and other outdoor enthusiasts—to unite into a block that could influence lawmakers. From that meeting, a new organization emerged as a voice for protecting the country's wild heritage: the National Wildlife Federation.
Today, 75 years and many successes later, NWF continues to be the nation's leading advocate for wildlife and wild places.
What We Want is Action
NWF has been a formidable force for conservation since its founding during the Great Depression; today, the organization is grappling with some of the gravest threats ever to wildlife and human survival.


text:
Topic: Introduction and advice needed
Hello - My mother in-law was just diagnosed with Stage IV adenocarcinoma of the biliary tract (we will officially know if its cholangiocarcinoma on Tues. but her Dr. is leaning that way, although there is a chance that the primary origin is pancreatic). Unfortunately, at this time it has already metastisized to her liver, pancreas, gallbladder, small intestines, large intestines, and abdominal wall - all unresectable. She went in for a Whipple on Thurs. but they had to abort due to all the organs her cancer had spread to. Since Thursday she has had a lot of pain, no desire to eat except for ice chips, and drifting in and out of sleeping for 45 minutes conversing and making pretty good jokes for 5 minutes then falling asleep mid sentence. We have really been trying to get her up and walking around but she is really resisting . We should be scheduled for a meeting with a team of oncologists (Abou-Alfa, O'Reilly and Tse) from Sloan-Kettering (hopefully within the next couple of days - contingent upon gettting her released from the hospital which means getting her up and moving).
If anyone can share their opinions on the following it would be greatly appreciated 1)Dr. 2). Food that maybe palatable and tolerated 3)Tricks for getting her up and about. Our family is shell shocked, and I am trying to get as much information behind the scenes as I can.
This site is great. Thanks in advance.


text:
Bio-Based and Bio-Preferred Products
Bio-based products are commercial or industrial goods (other than food or feed) determined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary to be composed in whole or in significant part of biological products, forestry materials, or renewable domestic agricultural materials, including plant, animal, or marine materials.
Requirements and Policy
Procurement of bio-based products is required by Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act (FSRIA) of 2002, Public Law 107-171. It authorizes USDA to designate bio-based products for federal procurement. The overall framework for the USDA program can be found in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 7 CFR 2902. Section 9002 of the 2008 Farm Bill requires federal agencies to purchase bio-based products designated as Bio-Preferred, except as provided at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 23.404(b).
Federal agencies are required to give preference to the item with the highest percentage of bio-based content where purchases exceed $10,000 per fiscal year, as prescribed by 7 CFR 2902.3.
The following sections of Part 23 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) pertain to bio-based items:
- FAR 23.403 requires competitive cost-effective purchases of products that meet reasonable performance requirements and contain bio-based content;
- FAR 23.404 requires agencies to have an Affirmative Procurement Program (APP) that provides guidelines for purchasing items with bio-based content;
- FAR 23.406 requires the insertion of contract clauses regarding the use of USDA-designated items; and
- FAR 23.703 requires agencies to implement cost-effective green contracting preference programs, employ sustainable acquisition strategies, and consider the use of bio-based products.
Executive Orders
Executive Order 13693 - Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade (March 2015)
Federal agencies are required to give preference to bio-based products in the USDA designated item categories. Specifications for procurement must require the use of bio-based products in these designated item categories. Additional designated items will be forthcoming. Visit USDA's Bio-Preferred Program to find additional designations.
Exceptions may be made when:
- There are less than two suppliers available for an item;
- The item is unreasonably priced;
- Delivery costs of the item are excessive; or
- Regular delivery cannot be guaranteed.
Find and Purchase
The Bio-Preferred Program maintains a list of current designated items along with the minimum bio-based content required. The Bio-Preferred Catalog on the USDA's website provides federal and contractor personnel with a searchable database of bio-based products. The catalogue enables customers to compare information on Bio-Preferred products and the companies that provide them.
Bio-based products are available for purchase at GSA Advantage!® and GSA Global Supply™. Bio-based items are identified with the bio-based symbol.
Please note that while the GSA Schedule items with the bio-based icon contain some bio-based content, they do not necessarily meet the minimum USDA Bio-Preferred content standards. Therefore, when purchasing such items off a GSA Schedule, buyers must contact vendors to request bio-based products that meet the minimum USDA content standards. A Bio-Preferred symbol will be added to GSA Advantage! in the near future.


text:
Paro celebrates its 10th birthday with new colors
Paro has already been around for 10 years!
Paro has already been around for 10 years!
AIST's robot seal pup is the "World's Most Therapeutic Robot" according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
Hasegawa's New Laws of Robotics #1: Robots shall be built and used to contribute to human welfare and development.
|Quick links
Robots (alphabetical list)
Robots (chronological list)
Game reviews
TV & Movie reviews
Book reviews
Featured Articles
Privacy Policy
Contact / Tips
The written content on this site is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 Unported License.


text:
The Charlotte Hounds on Saturday lost a heartbreaker to the Boston Cannons in overtime, falling 17-16 in font of 5,111 fans at Harvard Stadium in Boston, MA. Cannons midfielder Paul Rabil was named player of the game for his eight point (5g, 3a) performance, including the assist on Stephen Berger's game-winning goal.
Rabil put the Cannons on the board first, and their lead was pushed to 2-0 after
Brent Adams found the back net two minutes later.
Peet Poillon briefly cut the lead back to one with a rip from short range, but
Mike Stone scored back-to-back goals to close the first quarter with the Cannons leading 4-1.
The second quarter was action packed, as the Hounds opened with three straight goals.
Matt Danowski got the run started,
Brett Schmidt ripped a 2-point goal to tie the game, and
Ryan Flanagan gave the Hounds their first lead, 5-4, with 11 minutes left to play in the half. The teams traded goals – including the second of the night from each Rabil and Danowski – before the Cannons closed the quarter with two straight to take a 9-7 advantage into the half.
The Cannons kept the momentum rolling, scoring two straight at the start of the third to push their lead to 11-7. But the Hounds responded with a five goal run, started by rookie long pole
Mason Poli. Danowski then added his second of the night and
Ryan Young scored back-to-back before goalie
Adam Ghitelman took business into his own hands and gave the Hounds a 12-11 lead heading in to the final quarter.
The lead was short lived though, as Rabil opened the fourth with two straight goals to put the Cannons back in front 13-12. The teams traded tallies before Danowski scored goal line extended to give the Hounds a 16-15 lead with 7:41 left to play in the game. But
Kevin Buchanan – with his third goal of the night – tied the game with less than two minutes to go. Ghitelman and Cannons goalie
Jordan Burke both came up with big saves in the final minute to send the game to overtime.
Tim Fallon won the overtime period's opening faceoff, but the ensuing shot by Danowski went wide and possession went to the Cannons. Rabil set up the game-winning play with a beautiful feed to
Berger - who was acquired by the Cannons at Monday's trade deadline - and he buried his shot to solidify the victory. The Cannons, now 5-5, take over sole possession of fourth place in the MLL standings, while the Hounds at 4-6 remain in fifth position, just outside of a playoff spot.
The Hounds on Saturday July 13 will host the 2013 MLL All-Star Game presented by Moe's Southwest Grill at American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte. Flanagan, Schmidt, Poillon and Young will be representing the Hounds in the game, so
get your tickets now! Regular-season play will resume on July 20, when the Hounds host the Lizards (3-7) in a Saturday matinee.
Tickets are still available for that game as well.
See the
complete box score for this game.


text:
Offa's reformed coinage on light, broad flans is likely to have begun c.760-5 in London, with an awareness of developments in Francia and East Anglia. ... The broad flan penny established by Offa remained the principal denomination, with only minor changes, until the fourteenth century. [Anna Gannon, "The Iconography of Early Anglo-Saxon Coinage," Oxford, 2003]
The English coin was originally set at one-twelfth of a shilling and was of silver, later copper, then bronze. There are two plural forms: pennies of individual coins, pence collectively. In translations it rendered various foreign coins of small denomination, especially Latin denarius, whence comes its abbreviation d.


text:
This tool can be used wherever there is a metal slip joint nut in a tight location. Fits most styles & brands of slip joint nuts. Great behind pedestal sinks, bathtubs, water coolers or under sinks. Also available in an 1-1/2" size. Made in the U.S.A. by Superior Tool Company.
Part #43914


text:
Taylor Swift Says She'll Never Have Another Public Feud After Spat With Nicki Minaj"If there seems to be some kind of misunderstanding, I go to someone's management, I get their number and I text them," Taylor explained.
Demi Lovato Responds After Pink Calls This Year's Video Music Awards 'Gross' And 'Embarrassing'This year's MTV Video Music Awards certainly had their fair share of drama, and it looks like it's not over yet!
Miley Cyrus's Off-Camera Reaction To Nicki Minaj's Speech Might Prove It Wasn't A StuntMany viewers immediately assumed the whole thing was a stunt, but a clip of Miley's off-camera reaction seems to prove otherwise.
Miley Cyrus On Taylor Swift And Nicki Minaj's VMA Feud: Nicki Is 'Not Too Kind, Not Very Polite'Miley Cyrus doesn't make her debut as host of the MTV VMAs until this Sunday, but she's already causing a stir!
Bruno Mars & Ed Sheeran Mock Taylor Swift/Nicki Minaj Feud On Twitter!While fans take sides on the Taylor Swift/Nicki Minaj feud that went down yesterday, they may have missed another VMA-inspired argument!
Demi Lovato Talks Body Image And Her VMA Evolution In New Instagram PhotoDemi Lovato took to Instagram following the VMAs to share a positive message about health and confidence.
Rumor: Beyonce Pregnant And Hoping To Save Marriage With Baby No. 2!Are Beyonce and Jay Z expecting a sibling for Blue Ivy?
Miley Cyrus Lashes Out at Media For Going After Her Homeless VMA Date, Jesse HeltMiley Cyrus wants us to look past Jesse Helt's checkered history, and look towards ending youth homelessness.
Miley Cyrus' Homeless VMA Date, Jesse Helt, Has an Arrest WarrantWhile the homeless teen made quite an impact on this year's MTV gala, his heightened profile has brought lingering legal issues to light.
Report: Miley Cyrus's VMA Date Wanted By Police For Probation ViolationMiley Cyrus was praised for using her VMA win for a positive message, but now, some of the darker elements of Jesse Helt's past are coming to light.
Miley Cyrus Sends Homeless Runaway To Accept Her 'Video of the Year' VMALast night at the MTV Video Music Awards, Miley Cyrus had her version of a Marlon Brando moment.
The 5 Biggest Moments From The 2014 MTV Video Music Awards!The 2014 MTV Video Music Awards took place last night, and though the events were surprisingly tame compared to last year, there were still many memorable moments that took place both on and off stage!


text:
Feel the Energy. Change is Here.
The Global Benefits Conference® is the source for latest trends, best practices and innovations in global benefits for multinational employer groups.
For the fifth year in a row the Global Benefits Association (GBA), the only non-profit employer trade association focused on health insurance and employee benefits on an international level brings you the premier event in global benefits. The Global Benefits Conference® is the largest employer conference in the world dedicated to the global benefits and the expatriate industry.
Leading in Global Benefits Education & Professional Advancement
- 200+ Influential & Inspirational Speakers
- 10+ Dynamic Sessions & Ground-breaking Employer Case Studies
- Earn up to 14 SPHR re-certification credits and 12 continuing education credits for licensed insurance professionals
- Content nationally approved by 50 States
"The speakers are leading employer groups that are really paving the way in employee benefits. I was blown away by the variety of topics being covered and the high caliber speakers featured!"
-Michael Susi, Health & Wellness Manager, LinkedIn
Collaborate with Your Peers and Learn From Industry Experts
Attendees at this year's Global Benefits Conference® will gain the experience and perspectives of some of the top multinational companies including:
The Trend of Going Global
Even though multinational employers operate in diverse international economies, the challenges translate in a common language.
Driven by costs and enabled by technology, companies are aggressively pursuing global markets. Did you know that 75,000 U.S. companies - many of which are leading law firms, insurance agencies and software corporations -- operate in more than one country? Another 9 percent is expected to expand on this growing trend annually.
As the trend of globalization continues, so does the complexity and need for developing a global benefits strategy. During these challenging economic times, effective management processes will be required to leverage benefits solutions more efficiently on a multinational level.
According to a 2009 MetLife Study of Employee Benefits Trends, 59% of U.S. corporations with multinational operations consider "consolidating all benefits administration onto a common platform" to be one of their top priorities — even higher than their peers from U.S. domestic-only corporations (45%).
Among U.S. employers with international operations…
- 71% of those who use multinational pooling feel the benefits they offer are "better than competitors or the best in the industry in meeting the diverse needs of employees." Only 41% of those who do not use pooling feel the same way
- More than half (55%) of U.S. employers with international operations believe wellness programs are a very important benefits strategy
Companies that implement a global benefits strategy may see results on many levels including: an increase in employee retention and loyalty through competitive offerings on a global level; more effective administrative controls and information flows; economies of scale through multinational pooling; and a competitive advantage through local and global recognition as a desirable employer.
The Global Benefits Conference® will address:
The Global Benefits Conference® is fully integrated with the Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress, one of the largest employee benefits and healthcare events in the world.
The EHBC's mission is simple. We provide intense, advanced education through successful and practical case studies presented by the world's leading healthcare and insurance experts. As a passionate industry change leader, our pursuit is to energize opportunity and increase professional advancement.
Join the 2017 Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress, October 2 - 4 in Los Angeles. At the epicenter of healthcare and industry change, the EHBC delivers the most comprehensive insurance & benefits conference and tradeshow.
Customize Your Congress Experience
- The only Plug & Play Agenda in the industry
- 200+ Speakers and Sessions with 3+ days of educational conference tracks
- 6+ unique conference tracks to select content for your business: Healthcare Reform Conference®, Corporate Wellness Conference®, Voluntary Benefits Conference®, Self Funding Conference®, Global Benefits Conference®, Health Insurance Exchange Conference, BenTech Conference
- New conference tracks, events and forums: Corporate Fitness & Nutrition Conference, mHealth Conference, Global Travel Insurance Conference, Wellness Technology Summit, Direct Employer Contracting Summit and much more
- Onsite networking: one-on-one meetings with true partners and business prospects
Global Center of Excellence Medical Network Launched by Global Benefits Association
The Global Benefits Association has announced the launch of a global network of hospitals consisting of centers of excellence to be made available to multinational employers and international...
Published Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:20:59 GMT
1st Euro Asia Global Benefits Conference Announced April 23-27th, 2012 in Izmir Turkey.
The Global Benefits Association (GBA), www.GlobalBenefitsAssociation.com a coalition of Multinational Employers, Insurance Companies, Agents and Consultants announced their first Euro-Asia Global...
Published Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:30:00 GMT
Global Benefits and Insurance Leaders Discuss Best Practices at the 2nd Global Benefits Conference
In two weeks, multinational employers, insurers & agents will converge on the Chicagoland to discuss best practices and new trends in international employee benefits, travel insurance and expatriate...
Published Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:00:54 GMT
The 2nd Annual Global Benefits Conference Announces Standby MD as Bronze Sponsor
The 2nd Annual Global Benefits Conference Announces Standby MD as a Bronze Sponsor in Chicago, IL October 25-28, 2011....
Published Date: Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:00:33 GMT
The Global Benefits Association Has Been Launched
The Global Benefits Association (GBA) is the non-profit trade association for the global benefits & expatriate Industry with its primary focus being on health insurance, employee benefits and...
Published Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:58:15 GMT
The 2nd Annual Global Benefits Conference Announces Hi-Tech Health, Inc. as an Exhibitor
The 2nd Annual Global Benefits Conference Announces Hi-Tech Health, Inc. as an Exhibitor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011....
Published Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:08:35 GMT
The 2nd Annual Global Benefits Conference Announces Vetted International as Silver Sponsor
The 2nd Annual Global Benefits Conference Announces Vetted International as Silver Sponsor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011....
Published Date: Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:43:14 GMT
International Insurance Industry Connects with Medical Tourism Industry in Chicago
The Global Benefits Association will host their second annual Global Benefits Conference in Chicago, October 26-28th, 2011 in conjunction with the Medical Tourism Association's annual World Medical ...
Published Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:08:50 GMT
Global Benefits Leadership Award
This award will be presented at the 2nd Global Benefits Conference held in Chicago, October 26-28, 2011....
Published Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:22:42 GMT


text:
A Study to Investigate the Effects of Heated Humidification During Non-Invasive Ventilation
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified March 2011 by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
Recruitment status was: Not yet recruiting
Recruitment status was: Not yet recruiting
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Information provided by:
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: June 9, 2011
Last updated: June 10, 2011
Last verified: March 2011
- Full Text View
- Tabular View
- No Study Results Posted
- Disclaimer
- How to Read a Study Record
Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is a form of ventilation delivered by a mask and is an important mode of treatment in patients with both acute and chronic respiratory (breathing) failure. Humidification is widely accepted as an essential part of the ventilation strategy in patients receiving invasive ventilation (i.e. via a tube inserted into the mouth), but its role during NIV use is not proven. Consequently, there is a variation in practice with regard to humidification during NIV. Humidification is important in maintaining upper and lower airway mucosal function and patients requiring NIV often report symptoms, such as throat dryness, due to a lack of airway humidity. Success of NIV in the acute setting is dependent on many factors including, patient tolerance of NIV during the acute phase. In patients with chronic obstructive airways disease (COPD), poor tolerance results in NIV failure, which necessitates endotracheal intubation or treatment failure. Furthermore, invasive ventilation increases the risk of a hospital acquired pneumonia, which is associated with a worse outcome. In the long term setting of NIV use, again patients frequently report symptoms due to drying of the airways and adherence to NIV can be highly variable. Adherence in these patients is important in improving both quality and length of life. Humidification devices may be technically effective, but clinicians have concerns regarding potential negative effects of these devices. There is a requirement to evaluate the use of humidification in both the acute and long term use of NIV, particular, in terms of patient ventilator interaction, which will impact on comfort and adherence to NIV. This will effect the overall effectiveness of ventilation. The investigators propose a randomised controlled trial to investigate the effects of a humidification system during noninvasive ventilation.
|Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic Respiratory Hypercapnic Failure Neuromuscular Disease Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
|Device: non-invasive ventilation heated humidification (Fisher-Paykel MR810 and MR850 humidifiers)
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Pilot Study to Investigate the Physiological and Clinical Effects of Heated Humidification During Non-Invasive Ventilation
Further study details as provided by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Adherence to NIV [ Time Frame: up to 8 weeks ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|June 2011
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|June 2012
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|June 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: Humidification
Patients in this arm of the trial will receive humidification with the non-invasive ventilation.
Device: non-invasive ventilation heated humidification (Fisher-Paykel MR810 and MR850 humidifiers)
Heated humidification (Fisher-Paykel MR810 and MR850 humidifiers)
No Intervention: NIV without humidifivation
As per usual practice patients in this arm will not have humidification with their NIV
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- hypercapnic respiratory failure
- age > 18
- requiring non-invasive ventilation
Exclusion Criteria:
- psychiatric illness
- pregnancy
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01372072
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01372072
|United Kingdom
|St Thomas' Hospital
|Not yet recruiting
|London, United Kingdom
|Contact: Swapna Mandal 02071888070 email@example.com
Sponsors and Collaborators
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
|Principal Investigator:
|Swapna Mandal
|Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust
More Information
Keywords provided by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Karen Ignatian, R&D department, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01372072 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|June 9, 2011
|Last Updated:
|June 10, 2011
Keywords provided by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust:
chronic respiratory hypercapnic failure
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Lung Diseases
Lung Diseases, Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Neuromuscular Diseases
Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Respiratory Insufficiency
Respiration Disorders
Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory
Signs and Symptoms
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Sleep Apnea Syndromes
Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic
Sleep Wake Disorders
Nutrition Disorders
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


text:
beyerdynamic GmbH & Co. KGTheresienstr. 874072 Heilbronn - GermanyQuestions regarding Orders, Payment & DeliveryPhone: +49 7131 617-444Product AdvicePhone: +49 7131 617-440Or contact us per e-mail!proaudio @beyerdynamic .com
Studio quality extension cable
Ear cushions softskin, one set
www.bonedo.de 02/2016Title: 7 headphones for FOH peopleAuthor: Christian Boche Translated from the original German article
The DT 770 M is a typical product from beyerdynamic. Regarding the sound it is not exaggerating, but sounds rather pleasantly modest without any hype. The ambient noise attenuation is clearly higher as with its counterpart DT 770 Pro. Therefore, the M version is perfect for FOH jobs. The comfort of wearing is a good compromise between contact pressure and comfortable listening.


text:
Minor in Art History
Art History Minor.............................................................21 hrs
ART 212 and 21 or 213, and five additional upper-level art history courses, with advisor approval; At least six hours must be upper-level courses completed in residence at Murray State University.
The requirements listed above are an example of what is applicable to most students entering Murray State University at the present time. Criteria as they may relate to individual students may vary. The primary source is the Undergraduate Bulletin applicable at the time of the student enrollment.


text:
Guard your lower jaw, the Berserker Predator is on the prowl...
For a great selection of film, comic and TV action figures and collectibles, check out BigBadToyStore.com, BriansToys.com, ToyWiz.com, PastGenerationToys.com, Urban-Collector.com, ToyDorks.com, MonkeyDepot.com, HobbyLinkJapan.com, and Sekaido.com.
To insure your action figure collection, get in touch with our sponsor Collectibles Insurance.
The second Predators MMS 1/6 scale collectible figure from Hot Toys has been unleashed and it is none other than the big daddy of the super Predators himself, the Berserker. If you have not yet seen this film, the Berserker is the darker-skinned predator that wears an ornate skeletal jaw affixed to the lower portion of his bio-mask. The Berserker predator (also known as Mr. Black) is a stronger and more evolved breed of the predator species. This new figure is possibly one of the most anticipated holiday releases from Hot Toys Predators MMS 1/6th figure collection this year and we are proud to present you with this extensive review of the piece.
PACKAGING: The packaging that Hot Toys has developed for this line has a distinctive new-age and sleek look which stands out among other MMS collections. Hot Toys has been sticking to a similar packaging format with most of their recent releases such as I mentioned in my previous Royce figure review (see HERE).
The Berserker Predator is housed inside the same tall rectangular box that features an opening lid. The box also feature a removable black cardboard sleeve that features an angular die cut design with a crimson red transparent film which reveals the figure portrait from the inner box front art. The interior box features a close-up image of the Berserker Predator figure and the back features an image of his bio-helmet in the film. The interior of the front box flap feature a full frontal image of the menacingly powerful Berserker figure.
SCULPT: The MMS Berserker 1/6 figure is the absolute most detailed predator produced by Hot Toys to date. The realistic likeness of the head sculpt is captured flawlessly by artist Joseph Tsang. The option of the interchangeable mandibles and removable bio helmet with attached skeletal jaw significantly sets this particular predator apart from all the other predators Hot Toys has produced today. The Berserker figure also features a newly developed muscular body specially designed for the new predator breed from the film. The finely sculpted texture on the Bersekers scaly skin is rendered with meticulous perfection and precision.
The head sculpt on the Berserker is one of the most complex and beautifully rendered designs mainly because of the significantly different look of the creature in the film and look is captured flawlessly. The body armor pieces on the Berserker look fantastic and vividly life-like. One particular thing about this figure which was a bit disappointing is that the actual production scale is not as larger as Hot Toys stated it was going to be. While is in no way a deal-breaker for me, it would have been great to have Berserker clock in between 15 to 16 inches in height which would have also made up for the much higher price point.
PAINT: The Berserker Predators exceptionally detailed sculpt is equally matched by an amazing paint job consisting of a vivid clash of dark tones and vividly bright colors. The armor pieces on the Berserker have a realistic weathered bronze look resulting in an amazingly cool clash of colors on the figure. The complexity of the Berserkers head sculpt is immaculately decorated with a vast palette of colors which truly brings the piece to life.
Berserkers bio-helmet features the highest level of colored details on any predator figure. The cool and sleek design of the helmet is painted flawlessly and the skeletal jaw portion is features a vividly realistic color and texture that really brings out this piece and sets it in a league of its own among others of its kind.
ARTICULATION: Like all other Hot Toys 1/6 scale Predator figures, the Berserker is not as poseable as the human figures which feature the highly versatile True Type buck bodies but can still be placed in numerous dramatic poses. The Berserker figure features over 22 points of articulation throughout its body which still allows for a wide range of movement.
ACCESSORIES/COSTUME: While the Berserker predator possesses unmatched sculptural attributes, it lacks significantly on its packed-in accessories. This may be particularly due to the fact that the creature does not carry many weapons in the film but I still think that Hot Toys could have included a trophy skull or battle-damaged classic Predator bio helmet since the skull and spinal chord accessory is a re-hash of the one included with 87 MMS Predator. The MMS132 Predators Berserker Predator Collectible Figure includes the following:
* Three interchangeable blades short, medium and large
* One pair of open hands
* One pair of closed fists
* Severed bloody skull with spinal chord
* Display base with movie logo
OVERALL: Once again Hot Toys has managed to satisfy and exceed my expectations with this amazingly life-like 1/6 scale figure of the Berserker predator. Although many collectors might not be able to afford the hefty $200 price point of this Hot Toys figure, it is absolutely worth every single penny and simply the most amazing predator figure released by Hot Toys to date.
Although Berserker is not as big as he was supposed to be, do not let this deceive you as this amazing figure simply has to be seen to be believed. The first of the other-worldly hunters has been unleashed but the remainder of the Predator clan is still in the midst and waiting for their time to come out. Be sure to keep an eye on Figures.com for the upcoming Falconer Predator review in the near future but in the mean time, be sure to snatch up the Hot Toys MMS130 Berserker Predator while you still can.
Review by Jorge Pelaez
Photos by OMG and Jorge Pelaez
Review Sample Courtesy of Hot Toys


text:
...the Butaro center, in the northern part of the country, will be the first to offer comprehensive care — including diagnosis, chemotherapy, surgery, follow-up treatment, and palliative care. — Boston Globe
MASS Design Group is partnering with the Rwandan Ministry of Health (MOH) and Partners in Health (PIH) to build the first permanent cancer treatment center in Rwanda. With the help of Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation funding inpatient facilities, the new Cancer Centre for Excellence will... View full entry
Current tag:
SUBMIT NEWS: submit in 60 seconds!


text:
Rangers Announce Pre-Game Events For Opening Day on March 31
Arlington, Texas -The Texas Rangers today announced the details of the pre-game ceremonies for the club's 2014 season opener on Monday, March 31 against the Philadelphia Phillies at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Rangers' 43rd opener in Arlington will begin at 1:05 p.m. and is a complete sellout.
Highlights of the opening day ceremonies:
CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: One of the top pitchers to ever play the game, a recent first ballot Hall of Famer, and a current member of the Texas Rangers family will perform the ceremonial first pitch honors for the season opener. Greg Maddux won 355 games and four Cy Young Awards in a 23-year major league career from 1986-2008 with the Cubs, Braves, Dodgers, and Padres. The right-hander, who was born in San Angelo, Texas, posted nine seasons with 18 or more victories and recorded at least 15 wins a major league record 18 times. The winner of a big league record 18 Gold Glove Awards, Maddux was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in January, receiving 97.2% of the vote. He is currently in his third year with the Rangers as Special Assistant to the General Manager and has been with the club through the majority of spring training.
Catching the first pitch will be Greg's brother, Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux.
A SPECIAL NATIONAL ANTHEM: On April 11, 1994, the Texas Rangers hosted the Milwaukee Brewers in the first regular season game ever at The Ballpark in Arlington. The pre-game ceremonies featured an unforgettable performance of the Star-Spangled Banner by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra accompanied by Fort Worth resident and award-winning classical pianist, the late Van Cliburn.
Nearly 20 years later, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra under Music Director Miguel Harth-Bedoya will return to play the National Anthem. The FWSO will once again perform on the field as it did in 1994.
"It's a great honor to celebrate this anniversary with the Texas Rangers and recreate that historic moment in memory of our dear friend Van Cliburn," said FWSO President and CEO Amy Adkins.
SALUTE THE FLAG: A large United States flag will be unfurled in centerfield by Soldiers from the Dallas Army Recruiting Battalion and Airmen, Soldiers, and Marines from the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth. A large State of Texas flag will be unfurled on Greene's Hill by members of the Dallas Army Recruiting Battalion. The colors will be presented by Company B of the Texas Rangers Law Enforcement from Garland, Texas.
MORE ACTIVITIES: Following the National Anthem, there will be a flyover of vintage warbirds from the Cavanaugh flight Museum in Addison. Country recording artist Neal McCoy will sing God Bless America during the seventh inning stretch. All fans, 21 years of age and older will receive a Rangers Budweiser Opening Day Magnetic Schedule as they enter the park.
TIMELINE: Globe Life Park in Arlington cash parking lots will open at 8:00 a.m. and ballpark gates will open at 10:00 a.m. on opening day.
REST OF SERIES: The Rangers and Phillies conclude the series with 7:05 p.m. games on Tuesday, April 1 and Wednesday, April 2. Good seats remain for both games. April 2 is the first Nolan Ryan Beef Dollar Hot Dog Night of the season as well as Dr Pepper Autograph Wednesday.
Tickets for Rangers 2014 home games can be purchased at texasrangers.com, by calling 972RANGERS, or at the Globe Life Park in Arlington first base ticket office.


text:
FAQs: Accessibility Upgrades
Section 3409 of the International Building Code requires that the entire accessible route be upgraded completely with the exception for alterations greater than 20% of the project cost.
No. The building code requires the 20% cost limit to be spent upgrading the accessible route. Fire alarm systems are not considered part of the accessible route.
This is only permissible if upgrading the existing restroom requires the removal of a structural system member which is integral to the building's structural integrity and the existing number of fixtures must be maintained.
Yes, provided the installation of the door opener meets the requirements of ICC/ANSI A117.1.
Please contact Building Plan Review via e-mail or telephone at 703-222-0114, TTY 711 or consult the Accessibility Fundamentals publication.


text:
Queen's Blade beauty busts loose...
[B]For a broad selection of import collectibles, visit HobbyLinkJapan.com.
Kaiyodos state-of-the-art, highly articulated Revoltech action figures have become a very hot commodity as of late with a vast array of popular licenses. The innovative Revoltech technology has significantly evolved in the past year with the newly-developed bodies. Today we take a detailed look at the Cattleya action figure from the mature-themed animated series Queen's Blade.
PACKAGING: The extremely busty and curvaceous Cattleya figure is packaged within a colorful window box that features images of the figure in various different poses. The front of the package features the Queen's Blade logo and has a circular plastic window which fully exposes the figure and most of its packed-in accessories. The side panels also include several engineering schematics of the revolutionary Revoltech articulation joints.
SCULPT: This particular figure consists of several individual pieces that can be detached from one another in order to remove her clothing. The body sculpt is very impressive and while the heavily segmented design may not appeal to some, It greatly compliments the articulation joints. Kaiyodo has truly done a remarkable job in capturing the feminine curvature and look of this extremely voluptuous female character. One thing to note is that this figure is not in the same scale as the Yamaguchi series of figures. Another thing about this figure that is different is the fact that it features anatomically correct breast which can be fully exposed or covered up by Cattleyas dress.
PAINT: The color application on Cattleya is precisely applied, clean and vibrant. There is absolutely no visible paint imperfections found on this figure which stands as a demonstration of the high level of quality control Kaiyodo puts into this amazing action figure. The only problem I found with this figure is that the Revoltech joints are of a slight pink color which does not blend in very well with the figures flesh tone. The blend of Cattleyas violet and pink dress contrasting against her exposed flesh-toned body parts results in a sensual and exciting look that will make your male action figures heads turn.
ARTICULATION: The Revoltech joint technology takes articulation to an entirely new level of versatility by allowing this figure to be posed in almost any way you can imagine. There is truly no action figure on the market today that can even come close to the versatility of Revoltech. Thanks to Kaiyodos Revoltech technology, Cattleya can be placed in as many dynamic and risqué looking poses you can think of as. Cattleya has well over 30 points or articulation which offers endless different posing options for the figure but her top-heaviness does not allow the figure to be displayed in aerial poses even with the included display base.
ACCESSORIES: When it comes to accesories, Cattleya does not have many aside from her gargantuan broad sword and interchangeable hands and faces. Cattleya also includes a display base with adjustable rods but unfortunately it does not support the figures weight because of its exaggerated proportions. Thankfully, Cattleyas broad sword does support the figure much better than the stand and holds up the figure quite well in many different poses. The figure has three different faces which can be switched out by removing the frontal half of the head piece and two individual hair pieces allowing you to display Cattleya with or without glasses. The figure also conveniently includes a plastic square container to store all of the figure's parts inside.
OVERALL: I have to admit that I have never reviewed any other figure that comes even close to the poseability and detail that the Cattleya Revoltech figure has. Whether you have heard of the anime series before or not, these figures will appeal mainly to male collectors primarily because of the figures sexuality and revealing outfit. Cattleya will make a great addition to your anime figure collection especially if you are into busty and scantily clad chicks.
Review and Photos by Jorge Pelaez
Review Sample Courtesy of Hobby Link Japan


text:
Welcome to dickblick
, null
not null?
Browse more:
Enriched with honey for a sticky texture and to aid dilution with water, Fragonard watercolors are intense and transparent. Blick offers Fragonard's full range of colors. Fragonard colors are evenly spread across the chromatic range.
Color Swatches created using heavy application/diluted application and were applied on cold press watercolor paper (150 lb) material.
mix of organic pigments
Hooker's Green is a bright olive-green often sold in a yellowish shade and a bluish shade. Its transparency can range from dull and dark to bright and light because lightness and chroma vary based on manufacturer. Modern varieties have a rich, dark tone that provides a great range when mixing. Hooker's Green is particularly good for landscape painting when a larger range of foliage is required. Dioxazine Violet is the best mixing compliment in watercolor form.
The permanence and lightfastness of Hooker's Green varies by brand. As a composite pigment historically mixed from Prussian Blue and Gamboge, its permanence is only fair. Modern replacements for Hooker's Green tend to be mixed with components that have more permanence, such as Phthalocyanine Green, Burnt Umber, and sometimes Hansa or Cobalt Yellow.
Hooker's Green can be hazardous, but the toxicity level depends on the specific pigments used by each individual manufacturer or brand.
This pigment was originally an unreliable mix of Prussian or Iron Blue and Gamboge. Later, it became a more reliable mix of Cadmium Yellow and Phthalo Blue or Green. It was a staple green for 19th century landscape and botanical painters. Most modern Hooker's Green paints are yellow greens with a hue angle around 140, or a mix of Phthalo Green and Burnt Umber.
Lamp black is a very opaque, heavily staining black pigment that does not have much covering or tinting power. It is typically the most opaque black in watercolor form. Though a very pure black, it tends to muddy slightly in mixtures. Natural sources may be brownish or bluish in tone because of impurities. When used in oil paints, it is one of the slowest drying pigments, and should not be used in underpainting or applied in layers underneath other colors.
Lamp Black is very lightfast and absolutely permanent. It is used in all techniques in permanent painting.
Carbon itself is not considered hazardous, however other combustion products that are hazardous are often present as impurities when Lamp Black is produced from natural materials. For this reason, commercial preparations of the pigment should be considered slightly toxic. Avoid skin contact and inhalation. Where such impurities are present, Lamp Black is a possible human carcinogen.
Lamp Black is a carbon based black traditionally produced by collecting soot (known as lampblack) from oil lamps. It has been used as a pigment since prehistoric times. It is the black found in Egyptian murals and tomb decorations and was the most popular black for fresco painting until the development of Mars Black.
Carbon Black, Channel Black, Furnace Black, Oil Black, Vegetable Black. Flame Black is an impure version of Lamp Black. An alternate spelling is Lampblack, in which the first syllable is stressed and the two words are elided to form a closed compound.
iron oxides
Fe2O2 or Fe2O3 • H2O
Mars Orange is a bright, extremely light red and appears almost pinkish when contrasted with darker colors. It has incredible tinting strength and opacity. The synthetic form of Mars Orange is made from iron oxides and is cleaner, brighter, and denser than its ochre-based counterparts.
Mars Orange has good permanence and lightfastness.
Mars Orange has no significant hazards.
The word Mars refers to the Roman god of iron and war. Mars Orange has been manufactured as a pigment since the 17th century.
Your cart is currently empty.
Your cart currently contains N item.
Material Safety Data Sheet
® Pebeo is a registered trademark.
Dick Blick Art Materials®, Blick®, Blick Studio®, and Artists Pick Blick® are registered trademarks of Dick Blick Holdings Inc.
© Copyright 1999-2017 Dick Blick Holdings Inc. All rights reserved.


text:
Visit Accommodations by Willow Brook Lodge in Pigeon Forge, TN
We are excited to announce the launch of our new website. We hope you will take some time and look around and discover all that Willow Brook Lodge has to offer. Whether you are looking for a quiet getaway, a … Continue reading


text:
It's only been 6 weeks since Jessica Simpson cut her long blonde locks off into a sleek new bob, but she headed out to dinner last night with her long hair back in place. Ah, the miracle of extensions. Jessica loves to play with her look, so who knows how look this length will stick around. But we think Jessica looks great either way. Tell us what you think: Do you like Jessica's hair better long or short?
To read more about Jessica in Off The Rack, click here.
Photo: JFX Images(2)


text:
Link Ink: Funko's 'Big Hero 6′ Figures, If Da Vinci Designed Iron Man And A New Movie Avengers Team?
Each weekday, ComicsAlliance brings you a carefully selected variety of links from around the web about comics and comics-related media, including movies, video games, toys, and whatever else might be worth noting. Quite frankly, these are items you may just need to know about to have a productive day. Take a look at today's hand-picked links after the jump.


text:
Cordless Irons
Cordless Phones
Corded Phones
Personal Care
Home Appliances
Microwave Ovens
Rice Cookers
Bread Makers
Electric Thermo Pots
Meat Grinders
Toaster Ovens
Supplies & Accessories
Vacuum Bags
Vacuum Filters
Vacuum Belts
Microwave Accessories
Home Ventilation
Cameras & Camcorders
Business Systems
Fax & Printers
Panasonic NI-WL600
Brand New
Includes One Year Warranty
+ View Larger Image
No Longer Manufactured
Product Details
Panasonic NI-WL600 Cordless Steam Iron
helps take the hassle out of ironing. There is no cord to get tangled or caught on the end of the ironing board, so ironing is quick and easy. The
automatic shut-off system
shuts the iron off if it has been left on the power base for more than 10 minutes.
Easy-to-fill water tank can be removed with just the push of a button and it can be refilled.
Electronic temperature control
feature maintains the selected ironing temperature accurately.
Jet-of-Steam and self-cleaning
helps remove stubborn wrinkles when ironing. It also helps clean the steam vents on the soleplate after ironing. It features
vertical steam
that allows you to direct a burst of steam to hanging garments.
NI-WL600 Features:
Cordless Steam Iron
Stainless Steel Soleplate
For Smooth Ironing
Curved Soleplate
Auto Shut-Off
Adjustable Steam
Pushbutton Steam/Dry Selector
4 oz. Water Capacity
Spray Mist
Jet-of-Steam / Self-Cleaning
Multi-Directional Design
Added Steam Vents
Vertical Steam
Anti-Calcium System
Vertical Steam
Detachable Water Tank
Electric Temperature Control
All-Temperature Steam/Dry Cleaning
Includes Heat-Resistant Carrying Case
The Panasonic NI-WL600 has lots of exciting features for all customers. When looking for Cordless Irons make sure to check out all the Panasonic NI-WL600 has to offer. Also don't forget to purchase a PremiumStore extended warranty for future protection of the Panasonic NI-WL600. PremiumStore sells the Panasonic NI-WL600 as a Brand New item. These are just a few of the reasons to buy a Panasonic NI-WL600 from PremiumStore today!
About Us
Contact Us
Our Guarantee
Privacy Policy
Return Policy
Order Status
All logos displayed on this page are registered trademarks with their respective organizations.
: PremiumStore.com is an independently owned retailer of consumer products.
Copyright © 2017


text:
What to do when your opponent is presenting the smallest of small targets - and successfully getting away with it - and the electorate has stopped listening to you? Answer: Pick a fight.
The politics of picking a fight underlies much of Julia Gillard's strategic thinking lately.
Picking fights helps draw attention to what Labor wants to do, and - at least in theory - might draw Tony Abbott into debating the issues Labor wants to talk about.
Frustratingly for Labor, the Coalition leader keeps dodging the arguments it is so desperately trying to have.
Latest example: Gillard's announcement that the government will insert, as an additional objective of the Fair Work Act, protection for penalty rates and overtime payments paid to employees working shift work, overtime, unsocial, irregular, or unpredictable hours, or on weekends and public holidays.
This, it says, will mean the Fair Work Commission is more obliged to take ''insecure work'' into account when setting minimum awards than it is under the current objectives, which talk about a ''fair and relevant minimum safety net of terms and conditions''.
But more immediately it ensured that the Coalition was asked whether it backs such a legislated objective.
Once again, Abbott refused to oblige by not entering into any detailed discussion. It was more of a ''gesture'' than any real change, he said, and the Fair Work Commission would continue to determine penalty rates as it did now. For good measure, he reassured, the ''pay and conditions of decent, hard-working Australians will be safe under the Coalition''.
The Coalition's strategy has consistently been to avoid the fights Labor is seeking to pick, or to change the terms of the conversation.
Labor, for example, had a fight with the conservative premiers about disability insurance and schools funding, highlighting its policies and allowing the government to question the Coalition's commitment by association. The federal Coalition insists it backs the disability insurance scheme, questioning only the timing of its funding and rejects the rationale for the schools funding changes.
Labor ''cracked down'' on 457 visas, setting up a narrative in which the Coalition was on the side of putting foreign workers ahead of ''Aussie jobs''. The Coalition changed the conversation to asylum seekers, accusing Labor of failing to ''stop the boats'' but attempting to ''stop the brains'' of skilled workers entering on 457 visas.
It's a pattern of punching and ducking, and it's likely to continue.
Frustratingly for Labor, the Coalition leader keeps dodging the arguments it is so desperately trying to have.


text:
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Sports Authority has selected Allurent on Demand to add interactive shopping experiences to their core e-commerce website (www.SportsAuthority.com) and other related brand sites, Allurent reported.
Allurent on Demand is a hosted, software-as-a-service offering that increases customer satisfaction and site conversion by quickly and cost-effectively deploying interactive merchandising widgets to retailers' existing websites including social media sites like Facebook, the company reported.
"We know that our website is critical for both online and offline sales, and that the experience our customers have on our site directly impacts our success," said Clay Cowan, VP e-commerce at Sports Authority. "With Allurent on Demand, we will be able to dramatically improve our online shopping experience and we will have the flexibility and control we need stay in synch with our high-paced merchandising cycles on all of our sites."


text:
Brussels Study Abroad Program Celebrates 30 Years
Spring 2014 marks the 30th anniversary of American University's academic programs in Brussels. In 1984, American University began a small study abroad program for one semester each year. Since then, the university's programs in Brussels have evolved to offering undergraduate study abroad programs on a year-round basis, as well as several specialized graduate-level study abroad programs during the summer months. Today, AU's programs are housed in the Brussels Center, located on the campus of the Universite Catholique de Louvain and are spearheaded by Dr. Jerome (Jerry) Sheridan, CAS/Ph.D. '90, director of the Brussels Center.
Sheridan came to the Brussels Center in July 1991 and has continued to refine and expand the university's offerings in Brussels. The flagship program of the Brussels Center is the European Union program, offered in both the fall and spring semesters during each academic year. The program focuses on security and foreign policy and includes homestay living arrangements and an internship component. Classes are taught by Sheridan and Dr. Jamie Shea, a high-ranking official of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and include guest speakers from organizations all over Europe.
Participants in the European Union program do a great deal of travel throughout the semester, including three class trips. Sheridan plans these trips to align with the foreign policy and security hot spots in Europe at the time so students are exposed to areas and organizations they are learning about in the classroom. Sheridan says his goal each semester is to "immerse students in European politics and transatlantic relations and create advocates for the transatlantic relationship."
Alumni of the program remember their time in Brussels and their class trips fondly, and many stay in touch. Program alumni have pursued careers in international arenas and work at the State Department, NATO, and other prominent organizations. Sheridan frequently meets program alumni in Brussels who are on government business, and he invites them to speak with students.
Alumni who live in Brussels serve as internship supervisors for current students. Those who don't live or work in Brussels can also play an important role in the future of the program. "I love when alumni spread the word about the experience they had here and remind current students that the program is still alive and well," says Sheridan.
As program director for more than 20 years, Sheridan says he has evolved dramatically, both personally and professionally, and he stays in Brussels because he continues to be intellectually engaged. "I love my job," says Sheridan, "It allows me to fulfill my broader mission to draw the U.S. and Europe closer together."


text:
Sunday 13th October 2013
First House
£20.00 - £35.00
In 1980 Mike Lindup co-founded the hugely successful band Level 42. Now in its 33rd year Mike continues to tour and co-write with the band, filling concert halls across the world.
Mike has a thriving solo career with his most recent EP release 'On The One'. He also supports a variety of talented artists such as Dominic Miller (Sting), Da Lata, whilst also touring and appearing on the West End stage with musicals Let It Be & Thriller Live.
Mike will be joined on stage by virtuoso guitarist Alex Hutchings, top groove bassist Yolanda Charles, and original Level 42 drummer Phil Gould. Expect a very special night.
Reviews for "On The One":
"This is a set that demands you stop what you're doing and really listen". RICHARD ALLINSON
"One of Britain's most talented songwriters and performers". LYNSEY DE PAUL
"If only when I opened my breakfast box each morning I could find songs like these, every day would be a good song day". CHRIS DIFFORD
"Mike Lindup is an artist who continues to burn with creativity". JULIAN JOSEPH
Tell us what you think of Mike Lindup and Friends below..


text:
Honors Dedicated Supporters and Philanthropic Leaders Simona and Jerome Chazen Presents Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg with Distinguished Public Health Leadership Award
Jazz Legend Wynton Marsalis Performs; Today Show Co-host Willie Geist Hosts
November 26, 2013 – New York, NY – Lupus Research Institute and the The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation raised over $2 million at its annual Life Without Lupus Gala 2013 to support innovative novel research that can improve care while advancing towards a cure. Nearly 700 members of New York City's philanthropic, government, business, art, music and health care communities joined to help turn lupus research upside down and patients' lives around.
Gala honorees Simona and Jerome Chazen were celebrated as pioneers of the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation and Lupus Research Institute. In accepting the award presented by founder Susan Golick, Simona said, "We first became involved in the organization over 30 years ago when my sister Naomi died of lupus as a young woman. The progress we have seen, particularly over the past decade, gives us great hope for the future."
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg received the Distinguished Public Health Leadership Award in recognition of his many contributions in helping New Yorkers lead healthier lives and for his long-standing support of the organization's work in improving the well-being of people with lupus.
In presenting the award, S.L.E. Lupus Foundation President Richard DeScherer commented, "During his 12 years as Mayor, Michael Bloomberg has led a remarkable agenda to improve the health of all New Yorkers, creating innovative public health models now adopted throughout the nation. His leadership initiated comprehensive health policies that have provided a strong framework and positive climate for government and private sector healthcare agencies to work together to advance sensible and much-needed healthcare practices benefiting the patients and families we serve."
Expressing appreciation, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said, "The Lupus Research Institute deserves a lot of credit. Thinking about their intellectual capacity focusing on this one disease, it gives you great comfort that we're making progress and that, hopefully, sooner, rather than later, we're going to discover what causes lupus, how to prevent it, and how to cure people who already have the disease. On behalf of 8.4 million New Yorkers, I want to say thank you and keep up the good work."
As the world's biggest fundraising event for lupus, the Gala was held against the fitting larger-than-life backdrop of the whales and dinosaurs at the American Museum of Natural History. NBC's Today Show Co-host Willie Geist entertained with wit and style as Master of Ceremonies, while Jazz legend and Managing and Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center Wynton Marsalis literally blew guests away on trumpet.
Wynton said, "It is an honor to perform at an event that advances lupus research to help millions affected by such a difficult disease. It is particularly gratifying to celebrate a couple who shares my passion for jazz and the arts."
Gala 2013 Dinner Chairs were Louise and Sid Banon; Mary Belle; David Chazen; Kathy Chazen and Larry Miller; Jennie and Richard DeScherer and Susan Golick and Alan Wasserman.
New York luminaries supporting the event included opera legend Jessye Norman; philanthropists Leon and Tzili Charney; Jennie and Richard DeScherer; Edward and Arlyn Gardner; Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg; Ninah and Michael Lynne; Phyllis and Bill Mack; Laura and John Pomerantz; Nancy and Fred Poses; Fern and Lenard Tessler and Carol and Michael Weisman.
A live auction conducted by C.K. Swett of Heritage Auctions generated donations for novel science to help people with lupus now and in the future.
Many city and state politicians attended in honor of Mayor Bloomberg including: Former Governor Mario Cuomo and Former First Lady Matilda Cuomo, New York Senator Diane Savino; First Deputy Mayor Patricia E. Harris, NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly; and NY Assemblywoman Vanessa Gibson.


text:
new york, new jersey,boston,goldenstate washington
this was our 5 game win streak? only boston is a quality team in my opinion. so in reality we didnt win but one game over a quality basketball team...... the 5 game win streak was nice, yeah, but i knew the 4 wins were against bad teams... who on any given night could beat any team in this league im sure..... But to think we turned the corner just because we won 5 straight games 4 of which we're against very bad teams dont rise my happiness at all... until this teams gets a desire to win and compete each and every night this team will struggle to win 37 games this year.


text:
George Washington's Day Holiday Schedules
Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director of Public Affairs
703-324-3187, TTY 711, Fax 703-324-2010
Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
Feb. 4, 2008
George Washington's Day Holiday Schedules for Fairfax County Government
Listed below are schedules for Fairfax County government offices and services for the George Washington's Day holiday on Monday, Feb. 18.
County Government – Closed
Courts – Closed
Public Schools and School Offices – Closed
Libraries – Closed
Fairfax Connector – Regular schedule, but no service on Routes 595/597
Fastran – Not in service
Park Authority – Nature centers and historic sites will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Frying Pan Farm Park will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (visitor center will be open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.); Green Spring Gardens will be open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (historic house will be closed); RECenters will be open.
Community, Teen and Senior Centers – Closed*
County Trash and County Recycling Collection – Open; please have trash and recyclables properly set out at curb by 6 a.m. to ensure collection.**
Recycling and Disposal Facilities at I-66 and I-95 – Open
* The Reston Community Center's Hunters Woods facility (2310 Colts Neck
Road, Reston) will be open from
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Lake Anne facility will be closed.
** Residents receiving trash and recyclables collection service from private collection companies should contact their service provider directly to learn of any schedule adjustments for the holiday.
For more news and information, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news.


text:
A four-year-old girl and her three-year-old half-brother are to be adopted after twice being removed from their mother and her partner by Wiltshire Council social workers.
The youngsters were taken into care in 2011, returned home in March 2013, then taken back into care in June 2013.
Their mother and her partner - who is the boy's father but not the girl's - said their care had not been "deficient".
They said any troubling behaviour was more likely to be the result of the children's "confusing and damaging experience" of being in and out of care.
But a family court judge concluded that adoption is in the youngsters' best interests.
Detail has emerged in a written ruling following a hearing in Swindon County Court.
None of the family was identified but Judge Katharine Marshall said the local authority involved was Wiltshire Council.
Judge Marshall said the children were first taken into care three years ago after social workers became concerned about injuries the little girl - whose father is no longer involved with her mother and was not involved in the litigation - had suffered.
She said social workers were also concerned about the "basic parenting skills" of the mother and her partner.
The children had been placed with a foster carers for nearly two years while investigations were carried out.
Experts concluded that damage could have been caused accidentally or related to a viral infection.
And the judge said the children had been returned to their home in March 2013, with social workers providing support.
But in June 2013 doctors became concerned about "extensive bruising" on the little girl.
The children were taken into care again and returned to the same foster carers.
The judge said police had arrested the mother and her partner - but prosecutors had indicated that there was insufficient evidence to support a prosecution.
Social workers had told the court that the little girl had bruises on her face and leg which were "more likely to be inflicted that accidental".
They suggested that injuries had been inflicted by the mother or her partner - or were the result of neglect.
And they argued that both children "suffered significant emotional harm" when in the care of their mother and her partner between March and June 2013.
The mother and her partner argued that the girl's injuries were caused by "normal childhood play".
They said "rehabilitation" had been "going as expected" and said "behaviours displayed by the children" were "more likely to be attributable to this confusing and damaging experience" rather than to the "short period" in their care.
Judge Marshall said the "experience of being removed for a second time" had a "major impact" on the children.
She said evidence suggested that both had "struggled to understand what has happened to them" and were "at times bewildered and confused".
But the judge concluded that both would be at risk of harm if returned to their mother and her partner.
She approved the council's adoption plan - which would see the children remain with the carers who had been fostering them.
The judge concluded that the girl had suffered "significant physical and emotional harm and neglect" - and the boy "significant emotional harm and neglect" - when in the care of their mother and her partner.
Judge Marshall said: "I have no doubt that (they) are genuine in their love for both (children) and have tried to do their best taking into account their own limitations and parenting abilities, and more recently in the extremely difficult circumstances of the children having returned to their care after an extensive period in foster care where they received a very high level of care.
"However, the sad conclusion has to be reached that these parents could not cope, and are simply unable to manage parenting these children to a good enough standard where they would be safe in their care."


text:
Sometimes all you want is a chocolate cake. No fondants and fillers, just simple. And for that you should head to Little Oven in Long Island City, where from time to time, Chocolate Cake ($3.75) appears on the menu. One rectangular-cut piece of dark chocolate sheet cake and a silky buttercream to match. The crumb is tender and moist to the touch, the chocolate neither too intense or light, but an ideal pairing for vanilla buttercream that melts in the mouth. A sprinkle of toasted pistachios to top, and you've got the perfect afternoon nibble. Don't forget the Raspberry-Lychee Soda on your way out!
Little Oven
12-07 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101 (map)
About the author: Originally from Honolulu, Kathy YL Chan writes A Passion For Food, where she chronicles her eats and travels adventures between Hawai'i, New York and beyond. She firmly believes that there is always room for dessert.


text:
Select your newsletters:
ITER Newsline
Keep in touch with ITER through our main news feed, sent weekly.
ITER Magazine
- English
ITER Magazine
- French
Learn more about the ITER Project by subscribing to this quarterly online magazine that is geared toward the general public.
Please enter your email address:
Maurici Galofré Vila, ITER Security & Safety Dept.


text:
When I first heard that Oprah Winfrey was starting her own network — aptly called the Oprah Winfrey Network or OWN — I was expecting something like Lifetime or even The Hallmark Channel. Who knew we'd end up with a cross between Logo and Bravo and CNN?!
OWN is the home, of course, of Lisa Ling's "Our America" series which has had installments so far featuring transgender people ("Transgender Lives") and ex-gays ("Pray the Gay Away"). And today, I saw for the first time a short trailer about "Becoming Chaz," a documentary on Chastity Bono's transition to Chaz Bono which will include interviews with Chaz's gay icon mom, Cher. It premiers in May on OWN
Here's the trailer. I know I'll be watching.


text:
Experts Guide
Show specialties:
View saved experts
Saved Experts
Store a list of UR experts for quick reference.
No faculty bios were found matching your search.
There were no matches for that search. Consider using a related phrase or scan the list of topics. You may also contact Media and Public Relations.
Featured Expert
More search options and features available at directory.richmond.edu.