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Managing Change to Follow OSHA-PSM Standard
Management of Change Is Not a Form. It's a Process
Handling changes to process applications is never particularly easy, but when safety gets involved, it's a whole other ball game. Properly managing all the needs, variables and requirements inherent in altering any process safety system takes a calm, logical and almost obsessively methodical and well-documented approach. This is needed to overcome the uncertainties and potential dangers that can arise when high-stakes applications are maintained, repaired, updated or replaced.
"Hazards involve equipment failures, human errors, unforeseen chemical reactions or any situation that increases operating risk, such as potential deficiencies in safety management systems. Hazards can be introduced when change occurs, when modifications to a facility's operation are made, or when replacement equipment doesn't meet the design criteria of equipment being replaced," said Ulric Roy, Invensys Operations Management's lead engineer for Triconex safety systems, at a presentation this week at the Invensys North America Client Conference in Houston. "Other changes occur when operating procedures are modified, site staffing changes, or a company reorganizes. Changes that aren't carefully controlled increase operating risk and can directly cause or lead to catastrophic events."
To help eliminate or mitigate these risks, make sure new hazards aren't introduced and ensure that human and environmental safety aren't compromised, Roy said. "Consistent and effective management of change (MOC) is the most important element of the process safety management (PSM) program. It's the most difficult activity to implement, and it requires solid dedication from highly experienced resources and rigorous management commitment."
Roy added that maturation of MOC programs in industry has been very slow, but today there is more support that inspires confidence. "For the past 20 years, most of the initial chemical industry MOC implementation activity has been driven by regulatory influence," said Roy. "Since 1989, a lot of industry experience and guidelines have been developed, and computer technology has helped garner acceptance of new tools, like the risk-based process safety (RBPS) system approach. However, the crucial element is reliable performance. Your MOC process should be flexible and aim for ways to continuously improve."
Roy explained that a MOC process is an organized, systematic effort that includes administrative procedures for the review and approval of changes before they are implemented. "Your PSM program shall define the MOC elements in detail. You define where the MOC process applies—the physical areas of the facilities, such as fence-to-fence, the phases of the process life cycle and the source of changes, such as hardware, software, procedures, personnel or organization," he said. "A MOC process should be designed to fit your organizational structure, culture and workforce, and it should be revised periodically to ensure adaptability."
However, Roy cautioned that a MOC process that is circumvented or used in a parallel environment with no widespread acceptance and commitment is worse than having no MOC process. "An effective MOC process demands a significant commitment from line management, departmental support organizations and employees," said Roy. "Success begins at the top, when management demonstrates leadership and commitment by making sometimes-hard decisions in favor of safety."
To manage risk by eliminating it, Roy described MOC's main goals as:
- Eliminate MOC deficiencies in safety management systems.
- Reduce quantity and magnitude of risks.
- Expand MOC into each phase of the process life cycle.
- Expand MOC into non-traditional changes.
- Make the MOC process more fault-tolerant and resilient to circumvention or human error.
- Reduce the number of PSM audit findings.
- Monitor MOC performance on-site and from a central location, where resources are specialized and cost-effective.
- Achieve better MOC results with fewer resources, if possible.
To accomplish these goals, Roy added that users must manage a variety of types of changes in their process applications. These types include changes to process equipment, process controls, safety systems, site infrastructure, operations and technology, preventive inspection maintenance, procedures and staffing. Likewise, they also must use MOC in each life-cycle phase of their equipment, application or facility. These phases include R&D, conceptual, design, detailed engineering design, procurement and construction, start-up (atypical operation), normal operation (typical operation), maintenance and turnaround, extended shutdown (atypical operation) and decommissioning.
"MOC is not a form. It's a process," said Roy. The seven steps in the MOC process include:
- An employee originates a request for change (RFC).
- PSM personnel independent of the RFC originator review the request to identify potential risks (adverse impacts) and list the process safety information (PSI) elements that may need modification.
- Based on this review, a facility manager approves or rejects the change.
- If the change is approved, it's implemented.
- The PSI is modified to reflect the change.
- Before start-up of the change, affected personnel are informed and trained if necessary.
- These activities must be completed prior to pre-start-up safety review (PSSR).
"The MOC process is the gatekeeper—a trackable sign-on/sign-off sheet—of most other documents," added Roy. "But you define where the MOC process applies in your PSM program, as well as the phases of the process life cycle, and the source of changes, such as from hardware, software, procedures, personnel or organization."
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Pimp My Artwork 070: Deer Woman
She was the myth slipped down through dreamtime. The promise of feast we all knew was coming. The deer who crossed through knots of a curse to find us. She was no slouch, and neither were we, watching.
— from "Deer Dancer" by Joy Harjo
This work came by music, by a melody, lingering and swirling. I've often talked about the song "Don't Come Back" by O'death and the importance of it to my work. Sometimes you find a band and the music just gets you and you get them, and somehow each of you has received a key to the others mind.
I had been walking around Roosevelt Island again. I like to call it Blackwell these days as the name seems to fit. I had been thinking of creating a new piece but was unsure of the direction, as my mind shuffled through thoughts so did my ipod. "Don't Come Back" had eased it's way through the headphone and into the locked parts of my subconcious. Slowly the images came, one by one, like being haunted by small ghosts of time.
. . .but I imagined her like this, not a stained red dress with tape on her heels but the deer who entered our dream in white dawn, breathed mist into pine trees, her fawn a blessing of meat, the ancestors who never left. - from "Deer Dancer" by Joy Harjo
I had been deer haunted. Images of antlers, pulling animal cards, seeing them on the California highway, and jewelry with antlers showing up at my door. Everywhere deer, and here this song, putting the images together. As a totem deer means gentleness, as a myth she is a power being, part deer, part woman luring men too lustful to their graves. But none of these stories particularly pertained to this deer woman that day. She came as an image, a poster, a sunrise, and connection to a melody. She was born through music and when I showed the drummer of that band he basically said the same.
There is a common Southeastern story that teaches us of our origins: that we were born of ancestors who came from the stars and mated with the people born from the earth, from the Mounds that still exist in the southeast today. We are descendant of earth and stars, and being born from the earth and sky we are on a relentless move westward, to the land of sunset. We chase the Sun, who is female and whose power is regenerative and creative. As we move westward, away from our traditional ancestral homelands, removed by force and by will, we are taught that the stories move with us. - Paula Gunn Allen in her collection of stories Grandmothers of the Light (Beacon Press, 1991)
And within the last couple of days "Deer Woman" has found a new home with much adored friend Nicole Fiorentino of Smashing Pumpkins. The moment she told me she loved it was the moment it slipped away from my fingers and out into the ether. I couldn't be happier.

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Ady Pennock insists former £5m striker Lee Hughes isn't joining Forest Green for a pay day
5:07pm Tuesday 7th January 2014
By Ashley Loveridge
5:07pm Tuesday 7th January 2014
By Ashley Loveridge
FOREST Green boss Ady Pennock insists former £5m Premiership striker Lee Hughes isn't joining Rovers for the cash.
Pennock landed the 37-year-old former West Brom and Coventry City striker on an 18-month deal, moving on a free transfer from League one Port Vale after signing on a free transfer from Notts County last January, and has netted a further three this season.
"The good thing is he's come here to play and not for the money, which is a breath of fresh air because we've got this tag of being the 'money-bags' of the Conference, " Pennock told the NLP.
"We know that players think they are going to come to Forest Green and get X,Y and Z. That's not going to happen anymore."
Hughes started his career with non-league Kidderminster Harriers before winning a £350,000 move to boyhood heroes West Bromwich Albion in August 1997.
He finished as the Baggies' leading scorer for four seasons running, and a total of 86 goals in 155 starts earned him a £5m move to Coventry in 2001.
He returned to the Hawthorns just 12 months later for precisely half that figure, and though he couldn't prevent relegation, he helped West Brom bounce back to the top flight in 2004.
Hughes was jailed after being found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal crash in November 2003, eventually serving half of a six-year sentence before returning to football with Oldham Athletic in 2007.
A loan spell at Blackpool was followed by a switch to Notts County in July, 2009.
Hughes scored 30 times in the league as the club won the League Two title and finished with 67 goals in 113 starts for the Magpies.
Pennock revealed the signing happened after his assistant Dave Kevan called Hughes to enquire about another player.
"Dave knows Lee from Notts County and rang to ask him about another player at Port Vale. Lee said 'What about me? I'm not really playing at the minute', and it went from there.
"Hughsey is a massive signing for us. He's a top professional and will score goals for us like he has for whichever club he's been at-and I want to see that stupid dance he does when he scores."
Kevan, who worked with Hughes at Notts County, insists Hughes has qualities both as a player and a personality.
"He's a clever player whose movement is good, whose intelligence is good, who uses his body well and who uses his strength well.
"He plays with his brain and he's adapted his game as he has got older."
Hughes is no stranger to Nailsworth after playing against Shortwood United in the FA Cup in November.
Vale manager Micky Adams explained the lure of first-team football prompted Hughes' decision to leave.
He said: "We had a chat and Lee wants to play regular first-team football. Obviously with the emergence of Jordan Hugill we don't want to block that avenue to him.
"The thing is he wants to play regular football and I can't give him a regular place so he is joining Rovers on an 18-month deal, which he is happy with.
"We wish him well and we thank him for his contribution since he has been here, not least of all his goals in the promotion-winning season and certainly the big highlight for me was his three goals against Burton.
"He is a fantastic kid, he's not what the perception of him is, he has been terrific and I wish him well. I have got great things to say about him."
Meanwhile, Pennock has snapped up teenage left-back Jerome Binnom-Williams from Premiership outfit Crystal Palace.
Pennock has used his close friendship with Palace boss Tony Pulis to broker a deal that will see the 18-year-old remain at the New Lawn until February 1.
A graduate from the Eagles' Academy, he made his Palace debut in their 2-1 defeat to Bristol City in the Capital One Cup last August.
Pennock revealed Williams would have made his Rovers debut on New Year's Day, had the fixture not been washed out.
Pennock said: "We're really pleased to get Jerome on board, and Palace believe he's got a big future.
"Ed Asafu-Adjaye has done a great job at left- back, but with Chris Stokes being out injured, Jerome will give us another option."
Rovers are set to play Hereford United in the BT Sport televised clash at the New Lawn on Thursday, kick-off 7.30pm.
Rovers welcome Grimsby next Tuesday, 7.45pm.
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RMV employee faces federal charges of producing false driver's licenses
Federal prosecutors today charged a Registry of Motor Vehicles employee with conspiracy to defraud the government, alleging that he produced false driver's licenses while working at the Revere office.
In its case against 24-year-old Alexander Brewer, of Boston, the Department of Justice alleges that from December 2011 to December 2012 he knowingly issued Massachusetts driver's licenses to people who presented Puerto Rican identifications that did not belong to them.
Brewer accepted legal Puerto Rican identification documents from people whom he knew to be falsely claiming someone else's identity, a Department of Justice statement said.
Brewer faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison, three years probation, and a $250,000 fine.


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CORSHAM'S Steve Bullen thinks his side's new 'old heads' won't allow his side to get carried away after their season-opening victory over Taunton St Andrews last weekend.
Pete Dennett's side got their Premier One campaign off to an ideal start with a 60-run triumph at Station Road.
Bullen, who starred with the bat alongside the returning Michael Coles while Jonathan Parker tore through St Andrews with figures of 5-25, hailed a fine start to the season for Corsham.
"We were chuffed to pieces with the result – it was a very good win," said Bullen.
"We thought that getting 220 on a wettish deck would be a good score, so we were really happy to get to 250. After that, we bowled really well to see it out.
"Michael Coles was great, with Toby Davies as a good foil for him, and Jon Parker got a five-for too. The players we've brought in, like Mike and Simon Crampton, have knitted us together as a unit.
"But they're old heads with a lot of experience too, so they'll make sure that we take every game as it comes and don't get ahead of ourselves."
After being put in to bat first, Coles got Corsham up and running with 55 off 51 balls while Bullen weighed in with a knock of 47.
Ashur Morrison (35), Paul Robbins (22) and skipper Dennett (19) all also contributed to Corsham's tally.
St Andrews' Luke Poole claimed four wickets while Lloyd Alley took three but their efforts couldn't prevent the hosts posting 251 as they were skittled in the penultimate over.
The visitors' James Regan offered up the strongest resistance as he hit 78 while Kevin Parsons made 36 but the five-wicket haul of Parker piled the pressure on St Andrews.
Alley (19) and Martin Jenkins (12) were the only other batsmen to hit double figures for the Somerset outfit while Corsham's Robbins took 2-27 as St Andrews' ten wickets fell for 191 after 44 overs.
Captain Dennett said: "Seventy per cent of the performance was really good, which is what you expect with people still finding their form at this stage. Because of the weather, we couldn't get a game in last week so this was effectively our third match.
"If anything, it was good for the new guys to show the talent they can bring to the team. We look strong on paper but at this stage, everybody is talking about who they've signed and it takes a month or so for things to even out properly."
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Viaero Wireless failed Tuesday to get approval for cell towers in North Platte to provide seamless coverage to customers.
This time around, Viaero hoped to build two towers. One would be at Eighth and Willow, inside a residential area, a couple blocks from the Union Pacific railroad main line. The other was slated for at corner of West E and Sherman, near the First United Methodist Church.
The towers would be 20 feet shorter than the tower the company proposed in May, but the shorter height did not stem the tide of protests.
Earlier, the North Platte Planning Commission voted to not recommend the permit. They said that the tower would not be in harmony with the character and normal use of the area.
At the last minute, the application for the tower at West E was pulled from the council agenda, even though it is the heart of the coverage area that Viaero needs, according to the company's application. The property owners the church asked that the request be removed from consideration.
Residents near Eighth and Willow expressed fear of damage to property values and detrimental radiation effects over the long term. Residents noted the tower would be near a school and expressed concern for the health of the children.
In the application, Viaero said the tower was needed to provide 4G coverage -- a high capacity coverage that allows smart phones to function like computers.
Viaero said the tower could increase property values because smart phones will carry more data, 911 calls and responses would improve, and the coverage would benefit both residents and businesses, promoting economic development.
But residents who spoke were all opposed.
Roy Welch, 315 W. Seventh, said he is just three years away from retiring and I want to feel sure that Im going to make that with good health. I dont want my property value to drop and I really dont want this big tower just outside my back door.
During discussion, Councilman Jim Carman said he put himself in the place of the residents, and he would not want a tower near his house.
I must consider the feeling of those that live in that neighborhood too, Carman said.
The council voted 8-0 against the application.
Bulletin Editor George Lauby contributed to this report.
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Passport to Texas, TPWD's radio series of weekday, 90-second stories is broadcast on about 100 Texas stations. Airing the week of July 26-30, Eagle Scouts and state parks are becoming a partnership of merit. Plus, anglers fishing for new license options will get their wish when buying them this year.
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According to a release by Amherst College it is the "most complete collection of Native American literature and history in existence," and it's now at the college's Frost Library in Amherst, Massachusetts.
The collection includes items ranging from religious pamphlets from before the United States existed to first-edition crime by noted novelist Martin Cruz Smith.
"This collection is significant because it is a collection of works written by Native Americans," College Librarian Bryn Geffert said in a story about the collection. "It presents a unique opportunity for Native American Studies scholars here at Amherst and elsewhere to mine the most complete collection ever compiled by a single collector."
The Younghee Kim-Wait '82 Pablo Eisenberg Collection, so named to honor the financial support of alumna Younghee Kim-Wait, who helped make acquiring the collection possible.
The 32 boxes holding some 1,500 volumes written from the 1700s to the 21st century astounded Native American Studies scholars at Amherst, who began the task of unpacking the boxes.
"Since the collection arrived, it is difficult to describe how it has felt—like suddenly being amidst a seemingly infinite living sea, a literary and intellectual tradition that I have been studying and teaching, immersed in, my whole life," said Lisa Brooks, associate professor of English and American Studies at Amherst College, and co-chair of the Five Colleges Native American Indian Studies program, in the college's story.
"It is one thing to know it exists, to write about the authors, the networks between them, to teach them in classes, to once in a while, hold a first edition, signed by the author, in your hands," Brooks added. "It is another to experience that immersion, physically surrounded by these books—some of them hundreds of years old, in perfect condition—and to see that vast network all around you, to visibly see the connections between them, to hold one book after the other in your hands, the pages opening before you, inviting you to know, to understand more."
It's been emotional for Kiara Vigil, an assistant professor of American Studies at Amherst.
"I was brought to tears upon finding an original handbook of the Constitutional by-laws for the National Council of American Indians, created and founded by Gertrude Bonnin in 1926," Vigil said in the story. "Bonnin's life and writings are central to my first book on turn-of-the-20th-century Native intellectuals. As far as I know no other archival collection, including those that have Bonnin's personal papers, have a copy of this particular document."
Michael Kelly, director of archives and special collections at Amherst, says the collection has got it all—even hundreds of items you won't find at Harvard or Yale.
"The comprehensive nature of the collection is what makes it special. We have the Native American authors you've heard of and for every Native American author you've heard of there are two dozen you haven't heard of whose books we also now have," Kelly said in the story.
See a full list of the collection here.
And the collection is already being incorporated in the curriculum. Brooks plans on teaching a course focused on Native American literature and intellectual traditions, and Vigil is planning a seminar course called History of the Native Book.
Read the full story by Amherst College's Peter Rooney, here.


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THE folk at Tala Private Game Reserve claim it's Durban's finest game reserve and is possibly the finest within easy reach of Durban – barely an hour away in the quiet farming community of Umbumbulu/Eston.
The reserve is not huge – a tad over 3 000ha – but has diverse environments (acacia thornveld, open grassland and sensitive wetland) and a good variety of game, including kudu, giraffe and the rare sable antelope.
On entering, we almost immediately spotted hippo, impala and zebra and later came across white rhino. Possibly because there are no predators, such as leopards and lions, the animals seemed relaxed and we were able to get up close.
Tala is great if you're a birder because there are over 380 species.
There are also several distinctive and remarkable plant species. The fiery aloe is in full bloom in winter and the smell of the fragrant wild sage on a dewy morning left a lasting impression.
It was so quiet at night that we were lulled to sleep early and slept soundly. We were woken each morning by a bird pecking at its reflection in the window.
The accommodation at Tala is spread over the estate with a mixture of rondavels and cottages. There's a central lodge with a restaurant and bar.
We were ensconced in luxury Leadwood Lodge. Built, by a team of artisans, from locally sourced shale, Leadwood Lodge was the dream home of Tala's original owner. The décor is an eclectic blend of antique and African.
The lodge and its six luxury cottages were designed with nothing straight or painted and the result is a wonderful mix of earth, water, glass and hardwoods under towering thatch, all tucked away in privacy.
Apart from Leadwood there are the four-star Figtree, Paperbark and Mahogany lodges – all different in design, three-star Aloe Lodge and self-catering rondavels, A-frames and fisherman's cottage. Day visitors can picnic at rock pools.
Tala is popular for weddings and conferences – it even hosts its own bridal fair – and there is a plethora of venue options, including the grand and aptly nicknamed "government house".
It's not only the accessibility that makes Tala popular but also the service. The staff all live on the reserve and have a vested interest, that shows in their attention to detail and willingness to help.
The food is of a high standard and the restaurant is beautifully positioned on the hill with fantastic views of the reserve.
Tala is a great, convenient escape from city life. If you are after a quiet, relaxing time surrounded by nature, this is one of the easiest getaways, with options for every budget.
Unless you're celebrating your special day, do not expect the intrusion of loud music and TV sets (there are only two on the reserve).
Do expect well-informed and educational game drives or walks, comfortable conversation with sundowners in hand, followed by delicious repasts and peaceful nights.
Tala is currently upgrading facilities and services under new general manager Sean Lubbe.
The Education Centre is being revamped and will reopen in October. Even Leadwood and other lodges are having unobtrusive, sensitive overhauls.
For information and reservations, call 031 781 8000, e-mail [email protected] or visit www. tala.co.za. Be aware that the park does not accept cash – only credit or debit cards.


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NYC DUELING PIANOS Comes to Webster Hall, 12/14
The musical nightclub phenomenon NYC Dueling Pianos is proud to announce its triumphant return to Manhattan. Having played to ecstatic sold-out crowds across the country, the critically-acclaimed interactive concert is preparing to settle into its brand-new home at the famed club Webster Hall (125 East 11thStreet, New York, NY 10003). Tickets are now on sale for all performances beginning December 14, 2012.
NYC Dueling Pianos has over the years become an experience integral to New York City nightlife. Each electrifying performance is unique, as the audience controls the show lineup to create a customized, non-stop musical thrill ride down memory lane. You'll be dancing, laughing, and singing along to your favorite rock 'n' roll hits of all time: "Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi, "Great Balls Of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis, "Uptown Girl" by Billy Joel, and more!
Whether you are a party of two or twenty, New York City's NYC Dueling Pianos is the place to be. The dynamic, one-of-a-kind atmosphere makes it the perfect place to celebrate your birthday, anniversary, or bachelorette party in rockin' style. Audiences continue to include both tourists and New Yorkers alike, so you're guaranteed to walk away from the experience with new friends, great stories, and blurred memories. Don't miss out on the phenomenon!
NYC Dueling Pianos plays Fridays at Webster Hall (125 East 11th Street, New York, NY 10003) beginning December 14, 2012. Doors open at 7:30pm and the music starts at 8:00pm. All tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.nycduelingpianos.net, by calling 855-733-2929 toll-free, or in-person at the Webster Hall box office when doors open at 7:30pm. Groups of 10 or more can be purchased by calling 855-733-2929 toll-free. Each paid admission to NYCDueling Pianos allows you to party all night at Webster Hall for free.


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In Wednesday's column, I referenced the decline of foreign direct investment (FDI) flowing into the U.S. About 85% of the FDI flowing into the U.S. comes Europe and is used to manufacture goods for U.S. consumers. It's also quite volatile.
The decline of FDI into the U.S. this year is not principally because of European investors diverting capital from the U.S. to China. It reflects the state of the economy throughout Europe and the U.S. In addition, there were and are concerns about the U.S. fiscal cliff, as well as the monetary, fiscal and tax policies that would be impacted by the results of the U.S. elections....437 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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Topic: Information about Allergy to Chemo Agents in General
Most often,for the infusion reactions, double the iv dilution volume (ie:from 100ml to 250ml or from 250 to 500ml or 500ml-1000ml;or increase the infusion time of the chemo(ie: from 30 min to 1hr or from 1hr to 2-4 hr) will be enough to solve the problem.
Pre-med with dexamethasone(a steroid) with Zofran or Emend(an anti-emetic) will also provide protection of n/v as well as for allergic reaction to a certain extent. Benadryl Iv and famotidine(pepic) Iv are also given if needed to prevent allergy in the future.But if after the above adjustments to the chemo therapy and still having allergic problems the following will help understanding of the problem.
According to Clinical Pharmacolology."anaphylactoid reactions such as flushing ,wheezing,tachycardia,itching,abdominal or back pain and nausea are not uncommon.There is an increasing incidence of hypersensitivity(allergic) reactions in patients receiving repeated courses of cisplatin and usually develops AFTER>/=6 courses of cisplatin;reactions may occur up to 3 days after therapy ----."
There are other chemo therapy such as Gemzar/Xeloda or combinations of 5Fu and molecularly targeted drugs (ie:Tarceva);MoAbs such as Avastin;also Erbitux to name a few that can be used instead for CC.
Desensitization (which involves readministration of the implicated drug),in this case,cisplatin ,performed by allergists or experienced oncologists who handle desensitization protocols by themselves before could be of value if continuation of cisplatin's potential benefit of further treatment ,and there are no other reasonable alternatives exist.
Cross-reaction(that is a patient who is sensitive to cisplatin or carboplatin may tolerate the other agent without the need for desensitization.---May,2011 uptodate.com
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Paul's been REALLY bad lately.
let me guess that wasn't a choke either? how many games have we lost this year with an amount of awe-inspiring stupidity
Toughest loss of the season.
pacers looked dead tired late in the game. I understand why frank brought the starters back so early in the 4th, but IMO it cost us the game late. Also give the Celtics defense a lot of credit - very good defense, second game this year where they took us out of what we wanted to do
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We can blame the game on missing 3's if we want but we can't ignore the fact that Boston completely shut down everything we wanted in the 4th quarter. Hill just made two tough threes, a fastbreak dunk, and an actual good set which got George open. That aside, none of our post players could get into position, while Hill and PG couldn't penetrate off the dribble at all.
Awful, just awful execution in the end of the game, with some ominous signs.
I just posted in the game thread that their b-ball IQ collectively got lowered in the 2nd half. It was sooooo bad, I felt it needed to be reiterated here.
In the end, this game wont matter. Still tough to swallow though.
There is no NBA player named Monte Ellis.
Disappointing and pathetic at the end. We didn't score a single point in the last 4 minutes.
Inexcusable loss. Boston is an old team playing a back to back and they made all the crucial clutch plays down the stretch.
They are a better team than us right now even though the record is worse. They know how to get it done when it counts.
Vogel got schooled by Doc tonight.
Inexcusable effort and execution down the stretch.
Terrible, terrible loss.
Am I the only one who is wondering why there was a no-call on the last second pass to PG for the potential tie when that's the exact same contact and foul that lost us the game in Denver?
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Screaming at my TV for the Pacers to go 2 for 1 in the last 40 seconds, but of course we fail miserably at managing endgame situations yet again. So frustrating. First 3 quarters were reasonably played. Fourth was a head-shaker throwing up bricks without much attempt to get in the paint and to the foul line.
Wish we played better. Celtics deserve the win though.
How about a timeout at anytime there? Coach? Frank? Anybody?
How can you be so sure? There is a team that is only a 1/2 game behind us...
"We've got to be very clear about this. We don't want our players hanging around with murderers," said Larry Bird, Pacers president.
Pathetic game management, pathetic shot selection, pathetic give away loss.
"Just look at the flowers ........ BANG"
Games like this show that the Pacers are still not ready for primetime. They can't drop games like this and be the #2 seed.
Because we got screwed in that game. We already know that was a bad call. Celtics shouldn't get penalized for a bad break we got before. Eye for an eye makes the world blind.
There is no NBA player named Monte Ellis.
Too bad we can't be on National TV every game. Still undefeated this year.
There is no NBA player named Monte Ellis.
Love Frank, but Doc draws up a masterful play and all we have is a lob to a flat footed PG. If you're gonna lob, run the guy off a screen or something!
I'm going to go ahead and say I hope the end up in the opposite bracket come playoff time, because they would beat us in a 7 game series.
There is no NBA player named Monte Ellis.
This one is basically on West. 2 turnovers, 0-1 FG, 2 bad defensive plays...all in 90 seconds.
He's incredible. He wasn't tonight. This was a major choke job, but you have to move on to the next one.
Also, why even go for the lob? There's no way they were going to execute that. Should have just went for a catch and shoot from above the arc.
Even more frustrating seeing Paul Pierce smiling and saying "it's over" before the Celtic's play and then being right.
"We've got to be very clear about this. We don't want our players hanging around with murderers," said Larry Bird, Pacers president.


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Monday, September 25, 2017
Sleep Disorders
Biting my tongue in sleep
I constantly bite my tongue while I sleep and its getting worse. It doesn`t happen every night, but 2 to 3 times a week. Can you tell me what should I do or what can be done?
Just like biting your tongue accidentally while awake, you may do the same during sleep. A disproportionately large tongue or a crowded or misaligned set of teeth can result in excess tongue injury during wakeful time, as well as during sleep. However, mainly three conditions can lead to tongue biting exclusively during sleep. These three conditions are nocturnal (nighttime) seizures, rhythmic movement disorder of sleep, and bruxism (also known as teeth grinding). I will go over each condition in more detail.
Seizures (especially generalized ones) are typically associated with erratic uncontrollable limb movements, and loss of bladder and bowel control. Frequently, with a generalized tonic-clonic seizure, tongue biting occurs. However, seizures can be very quiet as in the case of frontal lobe epilepsy. Seizures are usually followed by a period of confusion, also known as a "post-ictal" state. The usual way to diagnose a nocturnal seizure disorder is to perform prolonged brain wave monitoring along with a sleep study with simultaneous video recording. If a seizure disorder were to be diagnosed, treatment consists of controlling the seizure focus (usually with medications), and this will take care of the tongue biting. If tongue biting is your only nighttime symptom, I would suspect a seizure disorder to be less likely than the other potential causes.
Another type of undesired event that may occur during sleep is the stereotypical movements of the head, trunk and extremities. These activities have been well described in healthy children and are called rhythmic movement disorders. When severe, these repetitive movements may appear as head banging, body rocking or leg rolling and can rarely result in injuries including fractures, and brain and eye injures. Although uncommon, repeated tongue injuries have been described as a consequence of rhythmic movement disorders.
Bruxism is characterized by tonic and rhythmic activity of the masticatory (chewing) muscles that is accompanied by a loud and grating or clicking sound. Repeated tongue nibbling during sleep has been reported in association with bruxism.
For rhythmic movement disorders and for bruxism, medications may control the movement and therefore the injury. If medications fail to stop the tongue biting, an inter-dental plate that sits between the teeth can be designed by a dentist to prevent jaw closings during sleep, therefore preventing tongue injury.
Additional information, and an examination, will be needed to accurately diagnosis the cause of your problems. A close examination of your mouth and probably a sleep study are indicated as part of the evaluation. Please discuss this issue with your physician. A referral to a sleep specialist may be indicated based on the findings.
Additional information regarding sleep, and a listing of sleep centers near you, is available at the website of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. I wish you best of luck.
Ziad Shaman, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
School of Medicine
Case Western Reserve University


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Dr. Duane Vandenbusche's
First Year Experience
Convocation from Fall 2015
Western is hosting one orientation session for all first-time freshman* and transfer students with less than 24 credits. The 2016 Orientation dates are August 17 to 21. Over the five days, students will rotate through four blocks of programming, which include: a Headwaters 100 (HWTR 100) service learning project; introduction to academic resources; "Life at Western" to learn about college life and the social issues that come with it; and Wilderness Pursuits trips or walking tours of the local communities. Activities also include programs for families and guests, a welcome barbecue and evening events hosted by student clubs and organizations. In addition, six Wilderness Based Orientation (WBO) trips will be offered through Wilderness Pursuits prior to orientation week. Learn more about Orientation here.....
(*This applies to any student entering Western who has not lived on a residential campus before.)
Headwaters 100 First Year Seminar
First-year students to Western will be enrolled in the HWTR 100 First Year Seminar, which is integrally tied into and begins meeting during Orientation to provide students with a seamless transition into the campus and community culture. During the seminar, students will examine the "place" surrounding Western and the community. This is a discussion-based seminar that may include convocations, community service projects, workshops and field experiences. Academic themes include an introduction to the liberal arts, community sustainability, and the social, natural and cultural surroundings of the region. Academic support services and other resources for students will also be stressed during the seminar. Learn more about the Headwaters 100 First Year Seminar here....
Living/Learning Communities
Residence Life will implement eight living/learning communities in the residence halls that are based on areas of student interest. Living/learning communities build a more academic culture at Western by integrating academics into the residential environment.
Exploratory Program
Facilitated by the Academic Resource Center, the Exploratory Program assists students who are unsure of their major course of study. The program will provide undeclared students with a personalized action plan and investigative opportunities regarding majors. In addition, the program gives undeclared students a sense of "place" and belonging as they explore a major and profession matched to their skills, values, interests, and abilities. Learn more about the Exploratory Program here....
Wilderness Based Orientation (WBO)
The purpose of Wilderness Based Orientation (WBO) is to provide an opportunity for you to meet other new students and make meaningful connections, build friendships and get to know the incredible recreational opportunities that Gunnison has to offer before you begin your first semester here at Western. Find out more at www.western.edu/wbo.


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US Sen. Tom Udall, D-NM, has received "more than a couple hundred pieces of correspondence," mostly from New Mexicans, conveying concerns about invasive Transportation Security Administration procedures for airline travellers. Approximately a dozen of them reference the Albuquerque International Sunport, according to Udall spokeswoman Marissa Padilla.
The Sunport was one of the first airports to have a full-body scanner, and now has four. Airport Public Information Officer Daniel Jiron says the airport has heard minimal concerns over TSA policies. As for the national "opt out" of body scans day, which some anticipate could slow travel the day before Thanksgiving, Jiron says, "We'll just have to see how it goes. We just recommend people get here early."
Santa Fe's small municipal airport is scheduled to receive a new X-ray machine and other equipment, but is unlikely to host a full-body scanner. Airport Manager Jim Montman notes, however, that Santa Fe's airport follows the same TSA procedures implemented elsewhere, including full-body pat downs, as necessary. Still, he acknowledges, "we do get a lot of comments from people that they like flying out of Santa Fe because they are always dealing with the same counter people [and] the same TSA employees…"
Udall, on Nov. 19, requested a public TSA procedures hearing in December. "…[Sen.] Udall believes we must continually work to strike the proper balance of ensuring airline security and respecting the privacy and dignity of the traveling public," Padilla writes.


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Triplette needs to stop smoking crack before games.
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Triplette needs to stop smoking crack before games.
Hahaha it's not even funny anymore. **** off
Jeff Titlett can go straight to hell.
It really does appear that way.
What's the motive though? The Bengals are two games ahead of the rest of their division.
They aren't exactly a must see TV team either.
Counting triplett, they should be flagged for tooany players on the field every play
Come on Luck we need a miracle
I'm serious. This needs to be investigated. Kravits needs to step up and raise thisissueI
Triplette absolutely needs to be fired. Intentional or not, he's getting a reputation for horrible calls.
Special teams has been even worse than the defense today. Inexcusable.
What good does punting do there?
This defense is ****ing pathetic
On at least three of the TDs the player wasn't even touched. Absolutely no resistence.
Well there's always that but I guess I was thinking of playoff seeding etc.
Bright side: I don't think KC is really that good at all
I don't think so either but I think they're good enough to beat us they almost did last season and they were the worst team last year.
I think we can do It


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Welcome to Forbes for January 28th, 2013 from Audible. This edition contains seven feature articles.
In the cover story, we'll tell you about, "Airbnb and the Unstoppable Rise of the Share Economy" -- Consumers are building multibillion-dollar marketplaces for sharing cars, homes, bicycles, driveways and tools. In looking for a better deal and extra income, they're reshaping business.
Also, "Kobe and LeBron Top List of the NBA's Highest-Paid Players" -- NBA owners intended last season's lockout to reduce player salaries and increase parity between small- and large-market teams. While overall player costs are down, the stars are still raking it in.
Next, "The Celtics Score: How Boston's Value Doubled to $730 Million in Just 10 Years" -- The Boston Celtics generated an estimated $19 million in operating profit on revenues of some 143 million last year versus the league averages of 12 million and 123 million. And they're doing it without owning the building they play in, one of the toughest tricks in pro sports.
We'll also tell you about, "The Billion-Dollar Bet on Jet Tech That's Making Flying More Efficient" -- United Technologies CEO Louis Chenevert took the biggest gamble of his career on something called a geared turbofan. Now his very big bet is paying off in a very big way.
Then, "Once Upon a Soda" -- Consulting firm Starlight Runner helps movie directors like James Cameron–and big brands from Coca-Cola to Mattel to Pepperidge Farm–keep their stories straight.
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KINGSTON, N.Y. -- The city's Fire Department has had changes in its upper command.
Capt. Mark Brown has been promoted to deputy chief to fill a spot vacated by the retirement of Loren Wangstad Jr., according to Deputy Chief Wayne Platte.
Brown became a Kingston firefighter on Aug. 30, 1986. He has served as training officer for the department and will continue in that position as deputy chief, Platte said.
Wangstad joined the department on Feb. 23, 1987. He served as head of the Hazardous Materials Unit. Wangstad retired on Jan. 28.
Lt. Thomas Gleason has been promoted to captain. He was originally appointed to the fire department on Feb. 15, 1997.� Gleason will now serve as the head of the Hazardous Materials Unit.
Additionally, the fire department's mechanic, John Heppner Jr., has retired after serving in that position for nearly 15 years. He was appointed on Feb. 14,� 1998, and retired on Dec. 28, 2012.
In another matter, Lt. Matthew Koch completed a four-week First Line Supervisor's Training session at the New York City Fire Department's Academy at Fort Totten.
Koch is an 11-year member of the fire department. He became a lieutenant on June 15, 2012.


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Yo Adrien
Bucks newcomer a model of relentlessness
I overheard a conversation the other night during which Milwaukee Bucks Head Coach Larry Drew was being taken to task for the extended playing time he has been allotting to Jeff Adrien.
The same individual later knocked the value of the National Basketball Development League, in which Adrien spent part of his first three seasons of professional basketball.
Bio and Stats
The premise was that any substantial minutes that players such as Adrien and Tony Mitchell are receiving are stunting the development of the Bucks' young nucleus.
Hearing these perspectives made me long for the days when Milwaukee had some of the most loyal and knowledgeable fans in the National Basketball Association.
They supported the team the Bucks had on the floor through thick and thin and treated the players with respect.
They appreciated those players' displays of sheer hustle, drive and determination and let them know about it.
They didn't constantly second-guess the team's management or its coach.
When they did express their perspectives on the team, they usually had something intelligent to say.
Maybe we need more retro nights.
Since the Bucks acquired Adrien along with Ramon Sessions from the Charlotte Bobcats in exchange for Gary Neal and Luke Ridnour on Feb. 20, Adrien has been absolutely relentless.
Those who have been paying attention have called him an enforcer, a warrior, a throwback.
He has earned every one of his minutes and made his teammates earn theirs rather than inheriting them.
Drew recently called him a pitbull – in the most complimentary sense of the word.
"Playing with physicality is something that is a part of my everyday speech before the game and before practice, and that is who Jeff is," Drew said. "He is an undersized '4,' but I coached an undersized '4' last year in Atlanta in Ivan Johnson.
"Both guys are very similar in that they play hard, compete, and treat every shot as a missed shot. They are not afraid to get in and bang around or hit anybody. That is something I have been preaching from the beginning and he certainly brings that to the table."
Sheer numbers can't come close to quantifying the element of toughness Adrien has brought to the Bucks, but the 6-foot-7-inch, 245-pound forward's statistics have spoken volumes of their own.
Adrien grabbed 10 or more rebounds in five of his first eight games with the Bucks, averaging 9 points and 8.9 rebounds through eight contests. He established his NBA career high with 15 points against the Sacramento Kings on March 5 and eclipsed that two nights later with his first Bucks double-double, totaling 20 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks against the New Orleans Pelicans.
And his 21.5 minutes per game to that point in the season were earned. They weren't a matter of entitlement based on his draft position (he wasn't selected in the 2009 NBA Draft following four seasons at the University of Connecticut), his potential or where he might fit into somebody's picture of the Bucks' future.
When the 28-year-old Adrien learned that he had been traded to the Bucks, he came to Milwaukee taking nothing for granted, intent on making the most of his opportunity.
"Getting traded from a playoff team to a bottom team in the rankings, I didn't know what to expect," he said. "But guys have been welcoming, helping me out off the court, going out. It's been great being in Milwaukee so far.
"It would definitely be a blessing to be a part of a team that's growing, that plays hard every night. It would be great. It would be a blessing in disguise, really."
Not surprisingly, Adrien didn't arrive in Milwaukee with any preconceived notions of the Bucks or what role he might play on his new team.
When asked what impressions of the Bucks he had before they acquired him, Adrien's response was telltale.
"I didn't really have any," he said. "I hadn't really watched any games. Being here now, it's a group of guys that like to play basketball and play hard. That can carry over to the end of the year. We can finish out on a positive note.
"Some people might think we aren't playing for anything, but I believe we are. I don't think anybody wants to finish last. If it happens, so be it, but we're definitely trying catch Philadelphia. That's our playoffs."
Adrien made his mark at the collegiate level, becoming the first UConn player to amass over 1,600 points and 1,100 rebounds in a career. He ranks third in Huskies history in rebounds (1,126), sixth in games played (133), eighth in field goals (602) and 14th in scoring (1,603 points).
Adrien's mere presence in the NBA, however, wasn't something that many expected. He had to travel the low road and pay his dues to get there.
He began his professional career in 2009 with the Spanish league's Leite Río Breogán in Lugo, Galicia.
He made the Golden State Warriors' 2010 opening-night roster after going to their training camp as a non-roster invitee. He played 15 games before being waived, and spent most of the 2010-11 season with the NBDL's Rio Grande Valley Vipers and Erie BayHawks, averaging a combined 18.3 points, 11.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steals.
Adrien made the NBDL All-Star Team and was voted the NBDL's Impact Player of the Year by the league's coaches after helping the Vipers to 18-4 following his acquisition from the BayHawks.
He played a total of 83 games with the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets and Charlotte Bobcats spanning 2010-2013 before being dealt to Milwaukee.
He has clearly been a man on a mission since his arrival, and he has developed a keen awareness of what he brings to a team.
"I know what I've got to do to play in this league – play tough, rebound, help out my teammates," Adrien said. "If I do stuff like that – dirty work – they'll keep me around.
"I don't mind doing it."
Adrien considers himself blessed to be with the Bucks. He enjoyed the recent visits to Milwaukee by Glenn Robinson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, two of the franchise's all-time greats.
"Since I've been here, I've found there's a lot of history with this franchise," he said. "When they brought back 'Big Dog' Robinson in my first game here, that brought chills to my body seeing him out there. I used to watch him growing up. I remember his rookie year, with Jason Kidd and Grant Hill. It was a blessing seeing Kareem.
"Those are legends."
Here's hoping there will always be room on the Bucks roster for a student of the game who earns his way and his keep there and counts his blessings every day.


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LEADER of Hampshire County Council Ken Thornber has announced plans to employ an extra 1,000 apprentices over the next five years.
The Tory chief said the drive to get young adults working was "probably the most exciting initiative we shall ever take."
He also announced plans to award 10 university scholarships a year – 50 in total - to young people from poorer families.
But a leading opposition councillor criticised the proposals as part of a "pre-election package" – and said 200 apprentices a year was "not a big number in a county the size of Hampshire."
Speaking at a meeting of the full council in Winchester yesterday (Thursday), Mr Thornber said: "We all know of the plight of our young people and the scarity of jobs for them. I can now announce what is probably the most exciting initiative that we shall ever take. Hampshire County Council will employ as apprentices 1,000 young people over the next five years as our contribution to reducing their unemployment."
The council plans to employ 200 apprentices a year aged 16 to 25.
A report to Cabinet in December will include more details, including costs. Funding will be in the budget for 2013-14.
Mr Thornber said the council would offer places to young people from a wide range of backgrounds with "all academic or vocational abilities."
And it would continue to fund a special apprenticeship scheme for vulnerable care leavers which has won praise from Ofsted.
The new apprenticeships come after the council axed 1,500 jobs as part of £100m spending cuts over the past two years.
Councillor Keith House, leader of the Liberal Democrat opposition group, said the apprenticeship scheme was part of a "pre-election package."
He said: "This is 200 apprentices a year, not a big number in a county the size of Hampshire. But Liberal Democrats welcome all action to create jobs especially from a council with a reputation for losing rather than creating jobs."
Peter Terry, regional organiser for Unison in Hampshire, also cautiously welcomed the scheme but wanted more details.
He said: "Generally apprenticeships are something we welcome so long as the young people are not being exploited and there is the prospect of full-time employment."
The union boss said it was important the apprenticeships were new posts and not used to replace trained staff.
Despite massive job cuts, the county council is still among the largest employers in Hampshire with 37,000 full and part-time employees.


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The passion of the equine practitioner
Once veterinary students reach their third and fourth years of study, externships often provide motivation to choose a particular career path. For those pursuing equine practice, though, the personal passion for their subjects starts long before that. Each of the following four promising veterinary students attributes a personal passion for equine medicine to an early association with horses.
It's a family business
Michael Rogers is a fourth-year veterinary student and president of the student chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) at Oklahoma State University's (OSU's) College of Veterinary Medicine. Rogers found his passion early, helping his grandfather with the family business raising Quarter horse racehorses as a young boy. When the family was away, he'd help in the evenings by checking on the horses, especially the foaling mares.
"The various wet labs — to be able to put some of that classroom knowledge to work, to get your hands dirty — they have hooked me," says Rogers.
Besides his extensive experience with horses, Rogers also credits the people at the national AAEP office for influencing him to pursue a career in equine medicine. Both the student and national AAEP groups encourage students to get involved and understand all the options the profession offers.
"There are quite a variety of aspects to equine practice," Rogers says. "Even if you do concentrate in one area, there is always a sick foal or a stallion to take care of."
Rogers expects to intern at OSU while his wife pursues her degree at the College of Veterinary Medicine there. She is three years behind him, so that gives him time to complete the internship while she goes to school. OSU also offers two equine theriogenology residency positions, another potential goal for Rogers after completing his internship. Eventually, he plans to work as a large-animal practitioner, probably in a rural community.
Loss drives the pursuit for medical answers
Natalie French, a third-year student at the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine, also counts an early association with horses as a strong influence in her career choice.
"I was one of the lucky ones," French says, "able to grow up on a farm with horses. So that's pretty much where my passion began." French began riding lessons at age 5, and by 7 she had a pony on the Georgia family farm. She was always the one in the family to take care of the horses, cleaning their stalls every day and feeding them morning and night, until she went to college.
French also showed horses in the hunter-jumper discipline throughout the Southeast. "I got to see a lot of what it takes to maintain horses, at home and on the show circuit," says French. "I grew up with a strong passion for the sport, and for the animal, itself."
While an undergraduate at the University of Georgia, about an hour from her parents' farm, French was fortunate enough to keep up with her riding, showing at least a dozen times a year. Her ultimate goal, though, was always veterinary school.
"That's been a goal of mine since I started with the horses, back when I was 7 or 8 years old," she says.
"It was a very traumatic experience," French says. "When I look back on it, it's sometimes hard to think about, but it really drove me toward pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine. Not only because of his loss, but as he was going through this, I was so passionate about figuring it out — reading the journals about his condition. After that, I was hooked on the medicine and science aspects. That kept me pursuing a career in veterinary medicine."
When French wasn't accepted into veterinary school directly after her undergraduate years, she began debating whether veterinary medicine was right for her. She looked into human medicine, working for a physician during the summer, but realized that was not what she wanted. That experience put her back on the veterinary track.
"I'm glad I did it because it let me know what my passion really was," says French.
She continued her pursuit of veterinary school by working for small-animal veterinarians since there were not many equine practices in her locale. Similar to her brief experience in human medicine, working as a small-animal technician helped her determine her ultimate goal.
"I enjoyed it, but I knew that the horses were calling me," says French. Before making her decision, she talked to senior students of equine, mixed-animal and small-animal disciplines. "After that I kind of knew that an equine practice was where I wanted to go," she says.
French now presides over the AAEP student group at the University of Georgia. She aspires to work with performance horses but also loves "the everyday backyard horse practice." She is also considering training in equine acupuncture, as she has seen its use and benefit to performance horses.
French also is considering pursuing an internship. "I don't think at this time that I want to pursue a residency, but you never know," she says. "I may find something along the way that might influence me in that direction. I'm trying to keep my options open."


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SALINAS, Calif. – As he ended his six-year run as mayor of Salinas, Dennis Donohue unveiled an economic development initiative for sustainable agriculture in the region.
Donohue, who's also a radicchio grower and president of Royal Rose LLC, made a farewell speech to community leaders at Maya Cinemas in Salinas Dec. 14, just days before Joe Gunter succeeded him as mayor. He did not seek reelection.
"I leave office with one central message," he said. "The vision still has its time. Our time is now to turn the corner and move toward peace, but peace only flourishes with prosperity and opportunity."
Donohue praised the Community Alliance for Safety and Peace and other groups for their efforts to combat Salinas' longstanding gang problem. The economic need, as he sees it, is to link the valley's agricultural industry to technological and investment resources in nearby San Jose.
The new initiative, the Steinbeck Innovation Cluster, is the creation of Donohue and John Hartnett, an entrepreneur and investor with San Jose-based SVG Partners. It will back youth training, business startups and research.
"The world's innovation experts have been focused on smart cities," Hartnett said in a news release. "We're shifting that focus to smart farms. We see a future for precision agriculture, viticulture and aquaculture in which our farms and watersheds will become centers for innovation that will change the way we address the world's water, energy, waste and labor challenges."
The cluster has a memorandum of understanding with California State University, Monterey Bay and a partnership with Hartnell College to develop research programs.
The city of Salinas and a task force of public and private partners, the 20-member Steinbeck Committee, began working with Hartnett and Donohue on the initiative in May. In January the cluster will start the area's first Kauffman Foundation entrepreneurship program.
The group's board includes seats for the city manager of Salinas and local business representatives. Donohue will represent the Grower-Shipper Association of Central California on the board.


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I have a Pre XPD with an X Power, Kef IQ5SE speakers. I'll be upgrading the speakers next year, but have some funds now and wondered if i'll see more improvement if I add a PSXR to both pre and power amp, or should I add another X power and run both in Mono ????
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"How much is an education really going to cost?" Muskingum University offers online Net Price Calculator
"How much is an education really going to cost?" This question is among the most important faced by college students and their parents. "Unfortunately, most students don't receive final information about costs until the very end of the college search process," explains Jeff Zellers, vice-president for enrollment at Muskingum University. "So it is difficult to know whether to explore a particular institution when the cost question is such an unknown."
"Muskingum University can do better than that," said Beth DaLonzo, senior director of admission and student financial services at Muskingum. "We have a way to help you out by providing tools to estimate the cost of a high-quality education, well in advance of the formal financial aid process. Those tools allow prospective student to estimate their financial aid eligibility and potential costs at Muskingum University.
The Commitment and Family Cost Estimator, a look-up table, is a quick and easy way to get a general estimate of the cost to attend Muskingum. The Net Price Calculator involves a more thorough look at a student's individual circumstances with questions that mirror the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
"We want to emphasize that these tools are designed to provide an estimate of financial aid and costs. The results are as accurate as the information that is provided. The estimate applies only for the upcoming academic year, though financial aid awards usually remain consistent throughout a student's career if family financial circumstances remain about the same," said Zellers.
To see the Commitment and Family Cost Estimator and the Net Price Calculator, click here.
Muskingum's history of demystifying the financial aid process includes its innovative $4,000 price reduction in 1996.
For more information, contact the Muskingum University Office of Student Financial Services at 800-752-6082.
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A Solano County Superior Court jury on Monday found a rural Dixon man guilty of maintaining a public nuisance following a trial over his rooster operation.
Neftali Rivera Sr. had been the focus of two jury trials over complaints about his Clark Road farm. The trials were specifically targeted at complaints from neighbors irked by the amount of crowing and smells coming from Rivera's property between January and February of 2011.
On Monday the jury found him guilty of one misdemeanor count of maintaining a public nuisance, but acquitted him of a second misdemeanor charge of disturbing the peace, by way of loud noise.
Jurors heard testimony from neighbors, code compliance officers and saw numerous photos of Rivera's property and audio recordings made of the crowing.
In December, Rivera was on trial for the same charges, only that jury returned without a unanimous verdict and a mistrial was declared.
Rivera has lodged multiple civil lawsuits against Solano County since the Solano Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance in April 2011 limiting property owners to four roosters without an exemption from the county agricultural department. The ordinance was in response to cockfighting and noise concerns.
In April, Rivera and his son, Neftali C. Rivera Jr., filed a civil lawsuit in Solano County Superior Court that claimed they purchased their 80-acre parcel of land in 2001 with the intent to raise chickens. For about a decade, the pair raised "chickens for hobby, pleasure, show, poultry, eggs and for sale," according to the court filing.
The pair claimed their ownership of 60 roosters and 40 hens complied with the then-existing land-use regulations permitting up to 100 roosters, or "crowing fowl."
The outcome of that lawsuit is still pending.
In the misdemeanor criminal matter, Judge Alesia Jones ordered Rivera back to court on March 18 for sentencing.


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Is the Inbox Out for Mobile?
Is the Inbox Out for Mobile?
As consumers continue to adopt mobile in more aspects of their daily lives, marketers are close on their heels. However, even the most data-centric marketers find it challenging to analyze a key mobile touchpoint: email.
One reason is the way customers interact with mobile email. Often the mobile email experience doesn't extend much farther than the inbox list. "A lot of people simply aren't opening emails on their mobiles devices," says Craig Vore, insights manager at digital marketing company Outsell. "They see the email in their notification bar and wait until they're at a desktop computer to actually view the message."
Take Android users, for example. According to the developer dashboards page for Google's Android, more than 35% of Android devices run version 4.1, also known as Jelly Bean—the first version of Android to include email previews in the notification bar by default. Smartphone users don't have to open their emails when they can triage them using a preview screen. Given Android's substantial 80% mobile market share, according to market intelligence company IDC, more than one third of target customers on the most popular mobile operating system aren't actually opening emails on mobile—if at all.
Even if recipients fully open an email message on their mobile device, results might be skewed. Marketers often gauge open rates by image downloads, but Android doesn't download email images by default, potentially leading to dismal mobile email metrics.
Email analytics in a mobile world
Where does this leave marketers? They can't afford to ignore the Android platform, given its massive market share, nor can marketers rely on iOS's default image download feature, which can favorably skew email performance. Perhaps open rate is less than ideal for measuring mobile email performance.
"Open rate measures the quality of your subject line and the quality of past messaging," says Christopher Lester, director of the concierge team at email marketing services provider Emma Inc. "Unless opening the email is the call-to-action, it's a lost analytic."
Dave Michaud, VP of product marketing at Oracle Eloqua, echoes this sentiment. "Open rates are not only an unreliable metric regarding mobile devices; they're unreliable on other devices, as well, due to user preferences on email clients," Michaud notes. "Today's modern marketer needs to consider all mobile touchpoints, such as email, SMS, MMS, social, and apps."
In fact, in terms of mobile email, marketers have precious little content real estate to engage their users. "You've got the subject line. That's it. About 14 to 16 words," says Jerry Jao, CEO and cofounder of customer retention solutions provider Retention Science. "That first paragraph is where your money is going."
This is one reason marketers may increase their use of email to drive customers to mobile apps. "The email-to-app exchange investment needs to increase," says Quinn Jalli, SVP of digital marketing technology at Epsilon. "Apps can store payment and other information, and can be a one-stop shop for users."
Clearly marketers have options, but what of analyzing the performance of these mobile marketing efforts? If open rates aren't an effective success measure, what about clickthrough rates or other engagement metrics? "Even click-through rates are less telling than they used to be," Jalli says. "Not all clicks are equal. Where does that click come from?"
The ultimate shift, according to Emma's Lester, lies in where marketers place their efforts. "A lot of businesses are looking for the next answer instead of learning their audience," Lester explains. "You have to pay attention to what your audience is doing, not these averages. Stop holding yourself to open or click rates."


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DAY 9 – SUNDAY, MAY 19Cam Maclise (F) – Brooks Bandits
Kevin Bailie (G) – Summerside Western Capitals
This spot could very easily have gone to Christopher Caissy, who scored the overtime winner and was in on all three Summerside goals in its semifinal victory over Surrey, but Caissy would not have had a chance to be the hero were it not for Bailie, who backed up his Top Goaltender selection at Friday night's awards banquet with a 50-save performance, leading the Western Capitals to the championship game. Bailie's best arguably came in the opening minutes of overtime, when he turned aside three point-blank chances by the Eagles, but he was spectacular for the entire 77 minutes of action, stopping 12 shots in the first period, 10 in the second, 13 in the third and 15 more in overtime for his second 40+-save performance against Surrey this week.
Philip Fife (F) – Truro Bearcats
It must be something about playing the Summerside Western Capitals in high-profile games that brings out the best in Philip Fife. For the second time in less than two weeks Fife scored a breakaway winner to lead the Bearcats over the Western Capitals, helping Truro to its first victory of the RBC Cup and keeping Summerside out of second place in the preliminary round. On May 5, Fife converted a breakaway in double overtime to give the Bearcats a 3-2 win and the Fred Page Cup. It was almost a carbon copy goal on Thursday night, with Fife shrugging off a Western Capitals defender and going high to the blocker side. The only difference was the goaltender – Fife beat Kevin Bailie in the East Region final, and scored on Jacob Riley on Thursday.
Michael Santaguida (G) – Surrey Eagles
He wasn't always busy, and he wasn't spectacular, but he was perfect. Michael Santaguida turned aside all 29 shots he faced Wednesday afternoon, becoming the first goaltender to shut out the Minnesota Wilderness and help the Eagles remain the only undefeated team at the 2013 RBC Cup with a 5-0 victory. Santaguida made eight saves in the first period, 10 in the second and 11 in the third for his second shutout of the national championship and seventh in 25 playoff games. Surrey is the first team to post multiple shutouts in one preliminary round since the Eagles themselves did it en route to the national title in 1998, with current head coach Matt Erhart patrolling the blue line.
Mike Dietrich (F) – Minnesota Wilderness
With the Wilderness needing a win to keep alive its hopes of taking part in Saturday's semifinals it was captain and leading scorer Mike Dietrich who stepped up. Dietrich opened the scoring just 3:43 in, speeding away from the Truro defence and converting a shorthanded breakaway, and added three assists, including helpers on the game-winning and insurance goals in the third period, to help Minnesota earn victory No. 1, and clinch a playoff spot after Summerside beat Brooks. The win put Minnesota in the record books – it's the first time an American team – the Wilderness play out of Cloquet, Minn. – has won a game at Canada's National Junior A Championship.
Adam Tambellini (F) – Surrey Eagles
Eagles captain Brett Mulcahy may have been the hero, scoring the overtime winner to beat Summerside, but Surrey would not have even reached the extra period were it not for the efforts of Adam Tambellini, who was in on all four of his team's goals in regulation time, scoring twice and adding two assists. The younger brother of 2001-02 national Junior A player of the year and former NHLer Jeff Tambellini, who played in an RBC Cup himself with Chilliwack in 2002, Adam saved his best for the third period, setting up Devon Toews for the 4-3 marker on an Eagles power play before sending the game to overtime with his second goal, batting the puck out of mid-air with 4:25 remaining.
Demico Hannoun (F) – Surrey Eagles
The honour could have gone to any one of a number of Eagles after a seven-goal performance in their tournament debut – Michael Stenerson had a goal and four assists, Brady Shaw had two goals and a helper, Devon Toews and Craig Wyszomirski had two assists each in a 7-0 Surrey win over Truro – but it's Demico Hannoun who gets the nod. The North Delta, B.C., native scored a pair of goals in the first 12 minutes, both on the power play, added an assist in the opening frame as the Eagles took early control, and rounded out his hat trick to cap the scoring in the third and lead Surrey to its biggest offensive output of the playoffs in its first game on Junior A hockey's biggest stage.
Cam Maclise (F) – Brooks Bandits
Brooks' leading scorer in the regular season and playoffs, Cam Maclise was once again front and centre for the Bandits' offence in their RBC Cup debut on Saturday, scoring three times – all in a five-goal second period – and adding an assist to help the AJHL champions rout Truro 7-1. Maclise converted on both halves of a 5-on-3, scoring 22 seconds apart, and finished his hat trick with a beautiful individual effort nine minutes later as the Bandits showed why they were ranked No. 1 in for 22 consecutive weeks during the regular season. The hat trick was Maclise's fourth of the year – second of the playoffs – and he recorded four points for the third time this season, the first since Nov. 23.


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Cindy Marchionda Returns to The Beechman, 11/21
Following the great success of her spring engagement, dynamic singer Cindy Marchionda returns by very popular demand to The Laurie Beechman Theater on Saturday, November 21st with her sensational show, "live at the beechman!" at 8:00 pm.
The Laurie Beechman Theater is located inside The West Bank Cafe' at 407 West 42nd Street (between 9th & 10th Avenues) A convenient parking lot is located on the block. There will be a $20 music charge and a $15 Food/Drink minimum. MAC members pay a $15 music charge. For reservartions, call (212) 695 6909.
Weaving personal and public events from her life over the last two years, the show touches on everything from new beginnings, dental bills to poignant personal trials. The eclectic songs include a diverse list of acclaimed songwriters including, Jamie Cullem, Jackson Brown, Leiber & Stoller, The Indigo Girls, John Mayer, Randy Newman, The Beatles, Maltby & Shire and Johnny Mercer. The show is directed by Andy Gale with Ray Fellman as musical director/arranger and Frank Wagner on bass. Joel Abels and Michael Sheridan will sing back-up vocals.
Cindy Marchionda has had an expansive career. She is a Jeff Award winner whose musical theater credits include "The Apple Tree" at City Center Encores, "The Wizard of Oz" with Eartha Kitt and Mickey Rooney at Madison Square Garden, and Lincoln Center's "West Side Story Suite" with the New York City Ballet directed by Jerome Robbins. She has also appeared Off-Broadway in "Our Sinatra" as well as co-starring in national tours of "A Chorus Line," Arena Stage's "Damn Yankees", The St. Louis Muny's "West Side Story," "On the Town," "Man of La Mancha," and the one-woman revue "Early One Morning." She was honored with the Joseph Jefferson Award (Jeff) for playing the title role in "Kiss Of the Spider Woman" at The Apple Tree Theatre in Chicago.
Back Stage Bistro Award winning pianist/arranger Ray Fellman was also honored by the Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC) in 2007. He was worked extensively in cabaret, appearing at the Oak Room at The Algonquin, Feinstein's at Lowes Regency, Jazz At Lincoln Center, and numerous local venues in Manhattan where he has worked with Kristy Cates, Alison Fraser, Lauren Kennedy, and Karen Mason. He has been on the staff at NYU. Other New York and national musical credits include "The Tutor," "Reluctant Pilgrim," and the Storefront Theatre's "New Mondays" (Bill Russell and Emily Skinner), "No Reservations" (Brandon Cutrell with Karen Mason and Shoshanna Bean), Utah Festival Opera Company, The Opera Company of Brooklyn, and Mid-America Productions at Carnegie Hall.
For many years, Andy Gale has been associated with the long-running Off-Broadway hit "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" and directing productions from Allentown to Australia. Among numerous theater credits, Andy also staged Audra McDonald's solo appearance with The Boston Pops on PBS. In cabaret, he has worked with Julie Reyburn, Frans Bloem, and Jennifer Naimo ("Jersey Boys"). He is currently working on "Last Will And Testament" with playwright Jennifer Houlton.


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It is the biggest WWE pay-per-view of 2014, WrestleMania XXX, which emanates from the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, April 6th, 2014.
WWE Creative will hopefully try to get as much of the talent on the card in the coming weeks, which will no doubt be very difficult as so far two matches have already been announced: Randy Orton versus Batista for the WWE Championship
The road to WrestleMania XXX begins at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as the 27th annual Royal Rumble pay-per-view commences on Sunday, January 26th, 2014.
And so without further delay, here's what the projected card will be like:
I don't expect A.J. Lee to be defending
With news that the WWE has reportedly announced the dates for its 2014 pay-per-view schedule (http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/2...wwes-2014-ppvs), now good definitely be a good time to predict which cities would make a very good location for each PPV. And so without further delay, here is my projected 2014 WWE pay-per-view schedule:
After a lackluster Battleground pay-per-view which saw no WWE Champion crowned, the WWE heads to South Beach for the fifth annual Hell in a Cell pay-per-view on Sunday, October 27th at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida.
And so without further delay, here's what to expect:
Will a WWE Champion finally be crowned?
Following the WWE Championship match
In honor of one of WWE Magazine's recurring articles "WWE Alternate Realities" which ponders certain "what if" situations on what would happen if vice versa won so and so and not the other?
And so, here's how the situation would happen if Randy Orton won the WWE Championship via a quick 3-count at the Night of Champions PPV and not Daniel Bryan?