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I am toying with putting pointers to strings inside a double array. It's very hackish of course, but I want to better understand what's going on the compiler level.Code:#include <stdio.h> #include <stdlib.h> #include <string.h> int main(int argc, char ** argv) { char * s = malloc(6 * sizeof(char)); s[0] = 'h'; s[1] = 'e'; s[2] = 'l'; s[3] = 'l'; s[4] = 'o'; s[5] = '\0'; double * buf = malloc(3 * sizeof(double)); buf[0] = 1.23; buf[1] = 4.56; buf[2] = 7.89; printf("%s %p %zu %u\n", s, s, strlen(s), sizeof(char *)); printf("0 %p %f\n", &(*(buf + 0)), *(buf + 0)); printf("1 %p %f\n", &(*(buf + 1)), *(buf + 1)); printf("2 %p %f\n", &(*(buf + 2)), *(buf + 2)); memcpy(&(*(buf + 1)), &s, sizeof(char *)); printf("%p\n", &buf[1]); printf("%s\n", buf[1]); /*printf("%s\n", (char *) buf[1]);*/ printf("%s\n", *((char **) &buf[1])); free(buf); free(s); return 0; }
In the sample code above I am allocating and populating a double array, and on row 32 I write a pointer to a string to an array item instead of a double value (on my system a char * pointer and a double has the same size, 8).
That writing part seems to go fine, but I get some warnings and errors when I try to deference the array item.
I would expect row 37 to be equivalent to row 36.
But they are not equivalent, row 37 generates a compiler error and warning:
test.c:37:5: error: cannot convert to a pointer type
test.c:37:5: warning: reading through null pointer (argument 2)
What does this mean?
For row 37, I am casting the item in the double buffer to char *, which is the correct type for a string is it not?
And row 36 generates this warning:
test.c:36:5: warning: format '%s' expects type 'char *', but argument 2 has type 'double'
So why can't I cast the item value correctly like I do on row 37?
When the array item is referenced on row 38 however, the code compiles without warnings.
Is that the correct way of dereferencing the array item?


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West Brom still hope to clinch the signing of a defender before tomorrow's transfer deadline – but face strong competition from Everton for possible target Bryan Oviedo.
West Brom still hope to clinch the signing of a defender before tomorrow's transfer deadline – but face strong competition from Everton for possible target Bryan Oviedo.
Baggies boss Steve Clarke remains keen to recruit a left-sided stopper in the final 24 hours of the transfer window.
But Everton are ready to challenge them for Oviedo's signature should the Baggies opt to chase a late deal for the FC Copenhagen man.
The 22-year-old Costa Rica international is one of several targets still in the Baggies' sights as they monitor developments in the final hours of summer business.
And he now looks increasingly likely to leave the Danish capital after Copenhagen failed to reach the group stages of the Champions League.
Everton, however, are also considering a last-ditch bid after having a previous offer rejected.
Blackburn full-back Martin Olsson remains high on Albion's list of targets but Rovers' asking price could scupper the chances of a deal with the Sweden international still having two years left on a five-year deal.
And Argentina international Cristian Ansaldi, of Rubin Zazan, has also been the subject of an enquiry from the Baggies, who are keen to add back-up to first-choice left-back Liam Ridgewell.
Ansaldi, who has also been linked with big-spending QPR, can also operate at right-back.
Meanwhile, striker Peter Odemwingie has been hit by claims from Nigeria international manager Stephen Keshi that the Albion man ignored his phonecalls when he sounding out players for his latest squad.
"I called he didn't pick up, I called, he didn't pick up," said Keshi. "And he did not return my call.
"I sent him a text, he returned the text that he would call me the next day. Up till this second, he did not call back.
"I guess he is not in the mood to play for Nigeria and I cannot push him to play."
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Andriole has been involved in water polo as a player and coach for more than 30 years, and has played nationally and internationally during that time. In 1995, he was a founding member and player/coach of KAOS Water Polo based in Los Angeles. From 2011 until taking the position at MIT in 2014, he was the head coach of West Hollywood Aquatics Water Polo, and also coached at Westside Aquatics in Palisades, California.
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U-18 MNT Closes Out South America Trip with 2-2 Draw Against Chile
SANTIAGO, Chile (July 29, 2010) -- The U.S. U-18 Men's National Team rounded out its trip to South America with a 2-2 draw against Chile in in Santiago Bruera Stadium in Santiago, Chile. Mike Matkovich's side twice went down a goal, but both times battled back to equalize behind a goal and an assist from Real Salt Lake's Luis Gil.
The hosts opened the scoring in the 31st minute, wiht Alan Lutecke finishing a shot that ricocheted off of an American defender and bounced to his feet. Just inside the box, Lutecke finished low to give his team the early advantage. It wouldn't last long, however, as Gil fired a powerful free kick that smacked off the bottom of the cross bar and bounced over the goal line to make it 1-1.
Minutes after halftime, Jesus Villabolos dipped a shot from just outside the penalty area that curled into the far post past U.S. 'keeper Ryan Herman to give Chile a 2-1 lead. But in the 76th minute,
a good individual effort from Gil found Jonathan Top streaking down the field. Top ripped a shot from about 20 yards out that would seal the draw for the Americans.
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Match: U.S. U-18 MNT Team vs. Chile U-18 MNT
Date: July 29, 2010
Competition: Friendly
Venue: Santiago Bruera Stadium; Santiago, Chile
Kickoff: 3:30pm local time
Attendance: 450
Weather: 52 degrees, cloudy
Scoring Summary: 1 2 F
CHI – Alan Lutecke 31st minute
USA – Luis Gil 33
CHI – Jesus Villalobos 51
USA – Jonathon Top (Luis Gil) 76
USA: 1-Ryan Herman; 7-Michael Ambrose (2-Alec Cochran, 89), 6-Bryan Gallego, 10-Jordan McCrary, 14-Boyd Okwuonu; 15-Jalen Robinson, 17-Daniel Metzger, 12-Sean Okoli (23-Miguel Lopez, 53), 19-Victor Pineda (13-Amadou T. Dia, 59), 17-Daniel Metzger (3-Sean Davis, 69); 20-Jonathon Top (11-Zachary Batteer, 86), 8-Luis Gil (capt.).
Subs not used: 16-Daniel Garcia, 18-Andrew Wolverton
Head Coach: Mike Matkovich
CHI: 1-Dario Melo (12-Javier Bazan, 46); 5-Felipe Ratamal (16-Martin Cortes, 76), 4-Valbert Huerta, 3-Nicolas Mancilla, 2-Cristian Bravo (13-Cristian Poblete, 67); 7-Jesus Villabolos, 8-Bryan Rabello (15-Ariel Paez, 71), 6-Sebastian Leyton; 10-Nicolas Maturana, 9-Felipe Mora (14-Alejandro Contreras, 81), 11-Alan Lutecke.
Subs not used: 12-Nicolas Angelicola.
Head Coach: Cesar Vaccia
Stats Summary: USA / CHI
Shots: 8 / 9
Shots on Goal: 5 / 6
Saves: 4 / 3
Corner Kicks: 2 / 6
Fouls: 11 / 15
Offside: 0 / 1
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Actress/Model Veena Malik who is currently in Dubai with her London PR team sealing deals for 2012 has come out to confirm that she will not strip for Hollywood'
I have my principles in work and do that which suits my personality and style
"I would never strip for any industry, this is absoloutely silly comments coming from press and media and mostly, it upsets me and my fans, i'm an actress and everyone in this industry is doing what the role requires, i will act according to my role needed but this doesn't mean I forget my values" said Veena Malik.
Veena who is looking forward to the release of her debut item song ' Channo' in Nitin Manmohan's - Gali Gali Chor Hai which hits TV promos in the next few days is looking forward to 2012 and making her mark in bollywood.
"I have three films out this year, plus swayamvar and other projects. I have had many offers from international publications which require a bold shoot which we have refused. I have my principles in work and do that which suits my personality and style"
Veena will also be going to Pakistan to see her family and has made amends with her father ''Every father has the right to tell their child off if they think they are wrong, my father is no different but now my dad has cooled down and we are totally fine, i'll be seeing them all in a few weeks, which I am excited about''
Malik's films Zindagi 50/50, Daal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai, Mumbai 125Km – are all set to be released in 2012.
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DALLAS – Jim Hermes, a long-time poultry specialist with the Oregon State University Extension Service, has been appointed to chair the Polk County Extension office in Dallas.
Hermes is also serving as temporary staff chair of the Lincoln County Extension office in Newport until a permanent staff chair is appointed.
A veteran Extension educator, Hermes began his career with the OSU Extension Service in 1987. He earned his bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in avian sciences and genetics from the University of California at Davis.
"Hermes' experience and background in delivering Extension educational programs will be a wonderful addition to our talented Extension staff in Polk County," said Deborah Maddy, assistant director of the OSU Extension Service. "He will be a valuable resource and an excellent leader for our Extension outreach education efforts there."
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Key Hire Adds Operational and Financial Leadership Experience, Positions Agency for Growth and Global Expansion
May 08, 2014, 08:13 ET from Rosetta
NEW YORK, May 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Publicis Groupe customer engagement agency Rosetta today announced that it has appointed Ariel Marciano as its new Chief Financial Officer. Marciano brings Rosetta extensive experience in leading digital agency operations for numerous Publicis Groupe agencies, and positions the agency for an aggressive global expansion strategy. The agency opened its European headquarters in London last year and expects to open additional global locations within the next two years.
Marciano has developed strong ties to Publicis Groupe leadership over the course of a career that has included Chief Financial Officer assignments for ZenithOptimedia France, Starcom France, Vivaki France, Razorfish France, Digitas France and as Head of Group Consolidation for Publicis Groupe. Most recently he oversaw all financial operations for ZenithOptimedia France, Starcom France and Vivaki France, including team organization, improvement of agency profitability and cash generation, review of regional and global client contracts and delivering cost synergies between media entities in France. He also played a key role in the integration of both Digitas France and Razorfish France into Publicis Groupe after each was acquired.
Marciano takes over from Rich DeMilt who served as Chief Financial Officer for Rosetta since 2008 and helped guide the agency through a period of rapid growth, a number of key acquisitions and its assimilation into Publicis Groupe. Marciano will report directly to CEO Tom Adamski and functionally to Jean-Michel Etienne, Publicis Groupe CFO. He will be based in the agency's Princeton, New Jersey office.
"Ariel's proven record of leading financial and operational teams at global agencies, combined with his deep knowledge of the Publicis Groupe network, make him uniquely qualified to help lead the next stage of growth for Rosetta," said Adamski. "I chose him for this role so that we can elevate the role of the CFO in our performance and involve him in shaping the operational fabric of our agency. I'm pleased to welcome him to the team."
"I am delighted to be joining Rosetta at such an exciting stage in its evolution and look forward to being a part of its growth and expansion as the world's leading customer engagement agency," said Marciano.
Rosetta has made a number of key hires to its leadership team since Adamski took over as CEO in 2013, including Chief Strategy Officer Scott Sorokin, Chief Technology Officer Joe Lozito, Global Chief Creative Officer Lars Bastholm and Managing Partner Eric Healy. The agency is positioned to enter a period of rapid growth on the back of its proprietary engagement engine offering that integrates data, intelligence, customer experiences and optimization to create personalized engagement programs.
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Perseid Meteors streaking to Earth! WARNING: You may get mooned.
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The Perseid meteor shower is caused by debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle. When Mother Earth zips through the debris field, specks of that comet slam into our atmosphere and are consumed in flashes of light. Some are brilliant, others are faint lines of light. They are all called Perseids because they fly out of the constellation Perseus. Your little one calls them shooting stars. Me too.
"The meteor shower is already underway. According to the International Meteor Organization, worldwide observers now are counting more than a dozen Perseids per hour with more to come on August 12-13 when Earth passes near the heart of the debris stream." NASA SCIENCE
Swift-Tuttle's debris zone is so vast our planet spends weeks travelling inside the debris zone . Go outside at this very moment if it is night - no matter what moment it is within a week of August 13 - and you might see a Perseid. More likely than not--you won't. You will just feed hungry mosquitoes.
Here's Why: The peak of this year's Perseids is August 12-13, but you being 'mooned' by a heavenly body - our moon- is much more likely than seeing stars streaking. Our full moon will outshine all but the brightest players of this year's shooting star display. But do not give up too soon. You may get lucky and spot a brighter fireball or two despite moon shine. And since the Perseids can be seen in small numbers for several weeks on either side of the peak night, you might try to view a few when the Moon isn't quite so full a few days after the peak period.
My Tips: Lunar glare wipes out a good meteor shower so if I was you - and I am not - I would head for the darker countryside tonight in hopes of seeing meteors streak into our atmosphere before they are drowned in moon glare. I'm lucky. No street lights in my neck of the woods. (Meteors are almost impossible to see near city lights. ) If you do not see any during moon glow in the middle of the night, get back outside just before dawn rise when the moon is sleepy and wea andsettle in a lawn chair with coffee and bug spray. You may see a few! But I'll be happy with my night meander regardless, and celebrate the whinny of screech owls from my pines, the hum of zillions of crickets and perhaps the trill of a treefrog, the deep song of a bullfrog or sharp yip of a coyote -- and of course the full moon exposure on a sultry summer night--------.
There is no bad night in the world of nature!
And there is a bonus:
"Before dawn is also the time of the International Space Sation flyby. All week long and into the weekend, the International Space Station will be making a series of early-morning passes over the United States. The massive spacecraft glides silently among the stars, shining so brightly that moonlight and even city lights have little affect on its visibility. You simply cannot miss it if you know when to look. Check NASA's ISS Tracker for local flyby times." NASA@SCIENCE
If I had planned ahead I would be at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore sitting on a sand dune on the shore of Lake Michigan, one of the best places in Michigan to enjoy the streaking in the sky or the glow of being mooned, or just celebrating the wonders of nature and Mother Earth.
Note to self: Mark my calander for Perseid 2012.
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They started the season of Survivor: Caramoan — Fans vs. Favorites in very different places. On the Fans tribe, Reynold Toepfer found himself on the outs pretty much immediately after trying to form a young hotties alliance that simply didn't have the numbers. Over on the Favorites beach, however, Andrea Boehlke, made an immediate power play against her former fellow Redemption Island cast member and New York City pal Francesca Hogi, sending her former friend home and putting herself in the middle of the dominant alliance.
But both Reynold and Andrea ended up in the same place and on the same episode — the jury. Both were voted out on Wednesday's double elimination episode of Survivor, and both called in together to a preview edition of Entertainment Weekly's new SiriusXM radio show EW Morning Live, hosted by yours truly and Survivor: Amazon champ Jenna Morasca. (The full EW Radio channel launches on SiriusXM after Memorial Day.) Now, you too can hear that conversation as part of this week's InsideTV Podcast.
We asked Andrea all about backstabbing Francesca and the online war of words that followed. We talked to Reynold about handing his immunity idol over to Malcolm. We spoke about being blindsided (Andrea) and blinding people through the power of mustache (Reynold). And you can hear it all by clicking on the audio player icon below.
But that's not the only dynamic reality duo we have on tap this week! America's favorite fake receptionist and elevator operator Amanda Miller and Adrian Acosta from All-Star Celebrity Apprentice stopped by our SiriusXM studio to share all the secrets from outside the Boardroom! Why does Amanda have approximately 3,271 pairs of scissors on her desk? Does Adrian's elevator actually go anywhere? And what do they have to say about the celebs that have populated their reception area and elevator? Amanda and Adrian reveal all!
To listen in on the whole thing, just click on the video player below. You can also download the entire podcast right here. Or, since we're on iTunes, you can subscribe for free and take the podcast with you. No iTunes? No problem. And to send a question to the InsideTV Podcast team, follow us on Twitter @InsideTVPodcast. But first, are you sorry to see Reynold and/or Andrea go? And do we need to see more of the secret lives of Amanda and Adrian on Celebrity Apprentice? Hit the message boards and let us know.


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How is Rati in her real life? Tell us something about your childhood?
I was a biggest prankster during my childhood days, which I have enjoyed to the fullest. However after I entered the 6th standard it wasn't a lot of fun. I was born in Assam, lived there for seven years and then moved to Patna followed by Delhi. It was a great journey. The best part about it was playing with friends everyday.
Did you ever think of being an actor while you were a child?
We dream a lot in our childhood days (laughs). What we want to become when we grow old is something that changes all the time. We set our goal according to the subject that interests us. I dreamt of becoming a pilot (laughs). I had always thought since my childhood days that I will be doing the kind of work for which I don't have to work under any boss. I never wanted to do office work. I always thought of becoming a pilot or starting up a business. Scientist toh banne se rahi because I was least interested in Science and Maths. I used to get the lowest marks in Maths (laughs). I was more inclined towards Arts. I used to dance and organize events during my school and college days. Sushant Singh Rajput's elder sister used to be my classmate and we both were best friends.
We both were inclined towards singing, dancing and organizing events together. Now I feel that because of that I am here today. We used to imitate people a lot. I used to watch some daily soaps too after coming back from school but now I cannot. I had honestly never thought of becoming an actor since I was a lot into singing and dancing.
How did Hitler Didi happen to you?
God has given me the bestest gift till date. After Miley Jab Hum Tum, I purposely sat at home for 9 months doing nothing because I didn't want to work that time for 2-3 months. I used to get calls for the same bubbly character which I played in Miley Jab Hum Tum. I want to do something new this time. I signed a Star Plus show that time but the show couldn't go on air due to some reasons. After singing the Star Plus show, I got a call from this production house and I gave the look test and got selected. I thought that I got the best character that too solo. I had always wanted to essay a solo character. It's a single character and a challenging one along with a novelty factor. Women have always been portrayed as weak in TV soaps but this is something different and a strong character so, I thought that this is the best character that I can play.
How difficult was it to get into the character of Indira?
Initially when the show started, India never smiles. However, off-screen I am a person who has a smiling face at all times. It was little difficult for me to play the character in the first few days, subtly without making it feel over dramatic. I had to work on this character and now I have got involved in this character and people are scared of me in real life too. People have begun to consider me as Hitler in real life too (laughs).
Which show according to you has proved as a turning point for your career?
I guess, it is Hitler Didi! I would rather say Miley Jab Hum Tum too because I got recognition from that show. When I got a call for Hitler Didi, it was something which I had to prove on-screen. I have always wanted to be known because of a character not because of a story or a show. I thank God that Hitler Didi was a turning point for my career.
What interests you other than acting?
I sing a lot. Music is my passion. I don't like reading books all the time but I love to listen to the music all the time. I shop a lot too. I have also started cooking; I can say that I have become a good cook now (laughs). Whenever I get a gap of 2-3 days, I love to experiment on cooking and interior decoration.
How do fans react when they see you?
They get very excited to see me off-screen. They start questioning me about the story and the general question an actor has to answer back. I am blessed that I have become popular because of the audience. Wherever I go, even in Mumbai which is a place where an actor hardly gets noticed by the people roaming around, I have got recognized. People react so much when they see me and that overwhelms me.
How does your hometown welcome you?
They are very proud of me and now they call me 'Bihar Ki Beti (smiles), which for me is a big achievement. I love it.
What are the challenges that you have faced in the industry?
I have never got anything in my life very easily. I have always struggled since my childhood days to get something. I work with a funda of 'Der Aaye Durust Aaye; jo milega achcha milega.' I really follow this principle in life. My life has never been simple and even today it isn't. Whatever has come in my life has come very late but I believe that whatever and whenever it will come it will be good.
How did you decide to come to Mumbai? Has the journey from Patna to Mumbai been easy for you?
I took a time of one month from my dad to prove myself like any other actor. I struggled a lot and my parents are unaware about it. I used to feed myself with biscuits and go to Mahalakshmi for giving 10-15 auditions per day. I wanted to prove myself to my dad soon because I had limited amount of money with me at that time after coming to Mumbai. I used to save money. Sometimes, I used to just walk rather than taking a bus or a train to save money. Luckily, I got a show within 2 months and I started working.
A big dream of yours which you fulfilled recently?
I recently bought a flat however it is not my dream home. I am content as of now.
Any secret of yours that your fans are unaware of?
Let it be a secret na (laughs). My life is very simple and open. I never keep something as secret but recently I have been called as a 'Tantrum queen' and someone having a 'Diva attitude.' So, the secret is that I am not a tantrum queen and I never carry a Diva Attitude. That's my secret and people still think that I am a tantrum queen (laughs).
Are you active on any of the social media?
No, I am not. I am so scared of social networking sites because all my accounts have been hacked but I am looking forward to join some in the coming months if time permits, because fans will feel bad if I won't reply to them So, I have thought to join some when I will be free for at least 1-2 months. My friends and family also complain about me not keeping in touch with them due to lack of time. So, I will do it for sure when I will be free.
With whom do you bond the best on the sets?
We have a healthy working environment on the sets. They pamper me a lot and everybody is a sweetheart here. I get along well mostly with Rituraj and Smita apart from others on the set. Rituraj gives us lots of energy because being at such an age, he always laughs like a kid.
What kind of rapport do you share with your on-screen daughter Shruti?
Shruti is a sweetheart and a darling kid. She is very naughty and the biggest prankster. We scold her and pamper her too. If anyone scolds her then they regret it later on. She looks very cute and behaves cutely too.
Do you dream for Bollywood?
Who does not? Whoever comes in this industry, does dream for Bollywood. Let's see; if it's written in the destiny then it will happen.
So, what kind of role you would like to play in future?
It is not that what I dream about will come my way. Whatever seems challenging and you believe you can do it, is a dream role for you. The role should be challenging and different. Anything with an innovative mind and idea is a dream role for me.
Message for your fans?
Keep appreciating my work which works as a boost for me. I always say that criticism is welcome from your side. I am always open for the questions you want me to ask. I am always there for you all to answer back. My audience and fans are my strength. I am here because of you all . Keep praying for me.
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Every employee at Brandon Regional Hospital has the power to affect the quality of patient care, whether you have direct contact with patients or work behind the scenes to keep the hospital running smoothly.
We recognize and honor those employees who make a difference - employees who demonstrate exceptional service, teamwork, compassion and dedication to the hospital and the people we serve.
Laurie Van Damme, RN
Labor & Delivery
Laurie has the reputation of being:
- amazing
- approachable
- compassionate
- considerate
- cool-headed
- dedicated
- efficient
- fair
- great
- helpful
- knowledgeable
- outgoing
- professional
- supportive
- team-player
- wonderful
And that's just in her work life. In her personal life, she is committed to her church helping orphans and the elderly. As a single parent, she has sacrificed many personal hours to the families of hospital patients that have experienced the loss of an infant. She created Brandon Regional's first Bereavement Program, which includes a beautiful keepsake video of the baby for the family, a caring pamphlet explaining the grief process, as well as an annual Remembrance Ceremony held in the baby's honor.
Laurie is not only the Brandon Regional Hospital award recipient but also the national award recipient from all the HCA facilities. This is such an honor for Laurie as well as our hospital. Laurie is the first national winner at Brandon Regional Hospital and within the West Florida Division.
Congratulations, Laurie, as Frist Humanitarian (Employee) Award recipient - locally and nationally!
Blas Monje
Purchasing Coordinator, Pharmacy
Blas is an asset to the Pharmacy and hospital. He is constantly reviewing the inventory to ensure that an adequate supply is on hand. He maintains records and communicates what has to be ordered, what was ordered or why an order was not received. Blas is resourceful when a medication needs to be borrowed or loaned. He trains the staff on the Acudose and does most of the troubleshooting when problems arise. Blas is very easy to work with and makes each individual feel special.
Congratulations, Blas, as the Employee of the Year recipient!
Imelda Babiera, RN
Medical/Surgical Unit
Imelda is always quick with a smile and a positive attitude. She is a strong preceptor with emphasis on the basics and keeping it simple so as not to confuse the issues. She is a motivator for the staff. Imelda consistently displays behavior that enhances the public image of the organization as evidenced by professional care of patients and courteous behavior toward the public and co-workers. Imelda fosters a sense of team work and collaboration in the department. She demonstrates a thorough knowledge of work practices and performs well in stressful situations. Imelda provides leadership to accomplish the goals of the department.
Congratulations, Imelda, as the Nurse of the Year recipient!
Tim Humberson
Auxiliary President
For years Tim has been an active member of our h2u group and recently became involved in the Brandon Hospital Auxiliary to the point of obsession. He seems to be here a minimum of five days a week, working harder than most working people. The Golden Years have become more of a full-time volunteer basis than what was originally planned.
The reality is that Tim just can't stop leading people - it's in his blood! He is a leader that people naturally want to follow, because of his tremendous work ethic. His dedication to the patients of the hospital makes him seemingly unstoppable. His co-workers say that he is a caring, dedicated and exceptional hard worker.
When there is personal free time, he uses it to assist sending deaf children to camp every year. Recently, Tim received a standing ovation from the Marketing Department for all the hard work that he does every day in honor of the hospital.
Congratulations, Tim, as the Frist Humanitarian (Volunteer) Award recipient!
Jill Benford, RN
Cardiovascular Services Director
Jill is charismatic, passionate and consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty to drive high-quality patient care.
She embodies the characteristics of this award by fostering teamwork, communication and collaboration across departments and between colleagues and physicians as demonstrated by consistently achieving high employee, physician and patient satisfaction scores. It is quite common for even one of our more challenging physicians to pay Jill a compliment for a job well done, even pulling a senior team member aside to acknowledge her for her effort and fortitude.
Jill persists in raising the performance of our organization. She is always looking for, suggesting, and implementing ways we can do better across Brandon Regional. She not only has a strong clinical acumen, but is an exceptional teacher and mentor. She shares her gifts with others and has a knack for describing complex clinical processes to an "average Joe." She is a person with tenacity. She is absolutely committed to "getting the job done" and does so with a positive attitude. She is dedicated and accountable and certainly incorporates "play" in her work. Her laugh is contagious and frequent and is held in high esteem by the employees, colleagues, physicians, and senior team members.
Jill is recognized for her numerous contributions to our facility, and her inspiration to patients and employees alike. As one of the true "daughters" of the organization, we are proud of her and all of her accomplishments as she has grown up with and through the ranks of the hospital over the last twenty-some odd years.
Congratulations, Jill, as the Leadership of the Year award recipient!


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Drums & Tuba
Forging the distance between school marching band and obscure art rock is Drums & Tuba, a New York-based trio that takes guitar, drums and tuba to a new sonic plateau - and a new stereotype for tuba players.
Formed in Austin in 1995 by health store employees Tony Nozero (drums) and Brian Wolff (tuba), the eclectic then-duo began crafting ''stripped-down marching band'' style melodies without the pomp and circumstance often associated with polyester uniforms andpep rallies.
By 1997, guitarist Neal McKeeby signed on and Drums & Tuba began incorporating hearty riffs, digital delay machines and other electronic equipment into their sound.
The resulting tunes won't be found on any typical parade route.
Think of a marching band manned by art students and philosophy majors and you're in Drums & Tuba's key.
This week, the three-man band brings the stadium sound to Tasty World in support of its latest full-length, ''Mostly Ape'' and ''Gas Up, Blow Up,'' a collection of studio outtakes.
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When: Doors at 9:30 p.m., show starts at 10 Tuesday, Oct. 7
Where: Tasty World, 312 E. Broad St.
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As illusory as an infant's smile and harder to duplicate than a lightning strike, men have tortured themselves and suffered persecution from others for their inability to make their lady love COME. Apparently a San Francisco cult has been established devoted to the O. That may all be unnecessary with the discovery that the female orgasm has an awful lot in common with a baby's smirk.
In three letters, both can be attributed to G-A-S. That's right! When your precocious little cherub screws up her tiny angelic face in what appears to be total bliss at, of course, the apparition of your lovely parental puss, it's probably just a bubble. Female Orgasm researcher, I.Kant Makem Spunge has announced that his lifelong quest for the cause of the female O has led him to the conclusion that it is a myth:
"There is no such thing. The best I can figure out is that these gals get really uncomfortable from overeating and then there's a gaseous build up. Some fat fucker bouncing up and down on them long enough and, guess what of course they feel R-E-L-I-E-F!"
Dr Spunge will now turn to disproving the male ejaculation in his next book entitled: Its Just Sweat!


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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller now owns the highest possible rating, with a 99 overall on Madden NFL '16.
After the Denver Broncos' 24-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers, several players had their ratings adjusted by Electronic Arts.
Drops could have cost Panthers wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr., who saw his rating go from 82 to 81. Defensive tackle Kawann Short's rating went from 96 to 95. Michael Oher and Mike Remmers watched their ratings slide to 76 and 75, respectively.
"On the other end of the spectrum, the big stage might have proven to be too much for the Carolina Panthers – particularly Ted Ginn Jr.," the EA Sports website said of Ginn. "He had a few key drops which stalled the offense, so this week he drops -1 OVR (81)."
The Panthers did have some positive swings in ratings with Jared Allen and Kony Ealy. Allen's rating increased by one, going to 83. Ealy is now rated at 80 overall.
The Broncos' Derek Wolfe is now a 91 overall. Running back C.J. Anderson is now an 85 overall. Sylvester Williams increased his rating to 77 overall.
"It's been decided," the EA Sports website said of Anderson. "The Denver Broncos are Super Bowl 50 Champions. While it was a defensive battle between both teams, the one bright spot for the Broncos' offense would have to been C.J. Anderson. His tough ball running and ball security earned him a +1 OVR (85)."
Miller is the top rated player in the game that participated in the Super Bowl. Panthers quarterback Cam Newton owns a 98 overall rating.
Click here for the complete Madden NFL 16 end of season roster update in spreadsheet form.
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski also have 99 overall ratings.


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Modeling the Impact of New Information on Consumer Preferences for Specialty Meat Products
As the demand for organic and natural food grows in the U.S., studies show that consumers would and do pay more for these foods than their traditional counterparts. However, the question remains as to whether consumers really understand the differences between organic and natural products versus common products. The USDA provides an official definition of organic, but there is no official definition or certification for natural products. The general lack of knowledge among consumers concerning organic and natural products can be misleading and hence, there is a need for a better understanding of how consumer pre-existing knowledge and new information regarding organic and natural products influences consumer purchasing behavior. In this study, we research the effect of providing consumers with information regarding organic and natural production processes in four separate stages on their willingness to pay (WTP) for various natural/organic meat products. Through the use of survey data collected in-person during the fall of 2007 Nevada, in which 597 surveys were completed, we examine the impact of consumer perceived knowledge of organic and natural grass-fed production processes on their WTP, whether or not new information/knowledge will modify their WTP, and the degree of modification across meat types and cuts. Meats examined vary from high-end to low-end cuts and across various meat types, such as pork and beef. The modeling will include a multinomial probit model to measure WTP and also consider the modeling issues that arise when updated preferences are included. The results of this study will be important for researchers looking to model updated consumer preferences. The purpose of our research is twofold. First, we wish to observe whether or not advertising and other promotional methods truly influence consumer demand and willingness to pay for these specialty meat products. These results will likely be important to the role of marketing and the way in which information is provided to consumers on organic and natural production methods and the potential positive effects of those methods. Additionally, the paper will show how consumers purchasing experiences and pre-existing knowledge might influence their reaction to the same information.
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Dublin Writers Museum is situated in the heart of Dublin, at 18 North Parnell Square.
As the name suggests, this museum specialises in displays and information about writers from Dublin's past. The collections include coverage of authors such as James Joyce, Samuel Beckett, Oliver Gogarty and many others. The collection is quite broad, there are two main rooms in the museum, the first focuses on authors from around the nineteenth century, and the second focuses on authors from the twentieth century.
It is worth noting, as I did find this a slight disadvantage, that there is no mention of more recent writers from Dublin, as the museum only contains displays on those who have died. This does mean that there weren't, at least when I visited, any displays on current Dublin writing talent, which would have been interesting.
Entry to the museum costs 7.50 Euros, with concessions at 6.30 Euros and children are charged 4.70 Euros. A family ticket is available, which saves some money as against buying the tickets individually. Compared to other locations in Dublin, this seemed quite reasonable. Young children however might soon get bored, but older children may well be interested in some of the exhibits.
The exhibits are wide-ranging, and include items as diverse as Samuel Beckett's original phone to a series of personal letters written by William Yeats, from pens used by authors to paintings that the authors owned. All in all, a real sense of the lives of these writers, and the time in which they lived. The museum also has a large library of books, some early and rare editions, as well as letters and hand-written texts from the authors.
You are given an audio guide to the museum, which is available in a range of different languages. You can stop and start this at will, but if you don't stop it, it will last for around forty minutes. This audio guide is included in the price of admission, and I advise that you take advantage of it.
The commentary was interesting, and it was positive to see the effort that had gone into producing the guide in so many different languages. My knowledge of Dublin and Irish authors was very limited, so I found the audio guide essential for getting the best level of understanding of the museum.
I didn't go in the museum cafe, but one is present, called the Chapterhouse Cafe. It looked popular however, and there looked like the usual fare of sandwiches, coffees and tea, and so on. The building the museum is situated in was formerly two different houses built in the eighteenth century, and the architecture and layout of the buildings is interesting in its own right, with numerous period features.
When I visited the museum, the opening days were Monday to Saturday, although it's best of course to check these before visiting. The museum has its own web-site at http://www.writersmuseum.com/ which has further information and contact details. The museum also has a bookshop on-site if you are inspired to read more from the authors who have featured in the museum.
Overall, this was an interesting museum that was well worth a visit. I'd suggest that a visit takes a couple of hours, and the information is laid out clearly, with a number of interesting exhibits. Worth a look, especially if you have an interest in the works of Irish authors, and to understand the context within which they wrote.


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Wedding Toasting Etiquette
Whether you're the bride, groom, best man, maid of honor, a mother, a father, grandparent or close friend - wedding toasting is important, touching, and even a little nerve-wracking for the speaker. If you're going to propose a toast at the next wedding you attend, you want everything about your speech to be perfect. So pay close attention to proper
wedding toasting etiquette
10 Rules of Wedding Toasting Etiquette
Be Prepared. A good toast is one which you have a good idea of what you are going to say. Don't wing it!
Tell Them Who You Are. In a room of 100+ guests, many won't know your relationship to the bride or groom, no matter how many years you may have known them.
Be Yourself. You were picked because the bride and groom love you. Don't try to be someone you're not. (If you're not normally a comedian, don't try to be today! If you're sweet, then keep it that way!)
Keep it short. If your speech is too long, you will lose people's attention. Keep it within the 1-5 minute range.
Keep it real. Avoid common quotes or sayings. Explain why you are happy for the couple, what you hope for them in the future and sincerely congratulate them.
If in doubt, leave it out. The toast is no time for stories that only you will understand, past experiences, old flames, swearing or sexual references. Keep it PG.
Toast the couple, not the individual. Today is their day, make sure to toast them both. It's not an ode to your 20 years of friendship. And maintain eye contact with the couple.
Tell a story. That everyone can relate to. This isn't the time for inside jokes not everyone will understand.
Don't pass the mic. The toast was meant only for you to give.
Wrap it up. Ask the guests to raise their glasses and congratulate the newlyweds.
When To Give A Wedding Speech
First things first: you don't want to stand up at the wrong time and be humiliated in front of all the guests. It's a good idea to research the order of
wedding toasts
prior to the rehearsal dinner and the wedding. Often the DJ or MC will announce when the toasts are during the wedding ceremony. Leave the toasting for when it is announced, this way you will have the full attention of all of the guests.
The rehearsal dinner is just as important as the wedding and consists of just as many toasts.
Toasting At The Rehearsal Dinner
The best man toasts to the bride.
The bride toasts to the groom.
The groom toasts to the mother of the bride.
The father of the bride toasts to the groom's parents.
Toasting At The Wedding Reception
The best man toasts to the newly wedded couple.
The groom toasts to his new wife and her family.
Both the fathers of the bride and groom toast to the couple.
The bride and the groom toast to each other.
Common Wedding Toasting Etiquette Questions Answered
1. Who toasts and when?
The mic at the wedding is reserved for your VIPs - Best Man, Maid of Honor, Sibilings and Parents; the rehearsal dinner is a better option for cousins and friends.
If you're just a friend or family member wishing to give a toast to the couple, wait until everyone else has finished their toast and sat back down.
2. When Is The Right Time To Have Toasts At The Reception?
You don't want speeches ruining the flow of your evening, so it is important that they are given at the right time.
Seated Dinner: The father of the bride / father of the groom should speak before the first course, the best man and maid of honor before the second course, and the bride and groom as the meal is concluding but before guests have gotten up from their seats to mingle and dance. This way the speeches don't take too much time and you have everyone's attention.
Buffet Receptions: Catch their attention just after your guests enter the reception right after the cocktail hour. You could then do all toasts consecutively (just make sure they are quick), or save half for later, right before or after the bride and groom cut the cake.
For either type of reception, just make make sure everyone's
champagne flutes
are still full. You don't want guests raising empty flutes!
3. Do We Need Champagne?
While champagne is traditional, it's also expensive. You can successfully toast with whatever the guests have in their hands (water, soda, beer, wine). It is not necessary or mandatory.
Have a question about wedding toasting etiquette? Email us!
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China Releases First National Climate Change Assessment; Proposes Increased Prices on Energy Products
27 December 2006
|Ministers release the assessment on climate change.
China's Ministry of Science and Technology and six other ministries jointly issued a preliminary report on the country's first national assessment of climate change and its impacts. The full assessment will be fully released in 2007.
According to the report, China's average annual temperature will increase between 1.3° and 2.1° C by 2020. By the middle of the century, average temperatures will rise by as much as 3.3° C and by 2100 by as much as 6° C.
Work on the report began in December 2002 by the Ministry of Science and Technology, the China Meteorological Administration, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Development and Reform Commission, the State Environmental Protection Administration, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Water Resources, State Forestry Bureau. State Oceanic Administration, the National Natural Science Foundation and other 12 departments worked closely together on the report.
The report is divided into three parts: the history and future trends of climate change; adaptation to the impacts of climate change; and the socio-economic evaluation of the mitigation of climate change. The main conclusions of the report are:
Greenhouse gas emissions from human activities is leading to the increasingly serious problem of global climate change. In addition to the increases in average annual temperature, average annual precipitation may increase. Regional differences in precipitation patterns will become more obvious, and the north will likely show a marked increase in rains.
However, with the average increase in temperatures also comes an increase in evaporation, further aggravating the water shortages in the north. Extreme weather and climate events will increase in the future.
China's agricultural and water resources, forests and other natural ecosystems are vulnerable to the effects of global climate change. The report highlights the vulnerability of the coastal zone and coastal ecological systems to the adverse effects of global climate change, and notes that these may be exacerbated by natural disasters.
The report states that China needs to make a positive contribution to the protection of the global environment.
The assessment concludes that it is now necessary for China to deal with global climate change as a new driving force, and to promote new energy technologies, energy conservation and resources.
The report asserts that developing with global climate change policies and measures to achieve sustainable development in China is of great significance, and must be tackled by government at all levels.
Further study is required on the scientific and technical issues, and to study the feasibility and effectiveness of certification.
China's 11th Five-Year Plan period has the monitoring of global environmental change and countermeasures"as the key tasks for scientific and technological work, as well as the strengthening of energy-saving technologies, renewable energy technologies, nuclear technology, efficient use of clean coal technology and carbon dioxide capture and storage technologies.
Separately, and the day after the public release of the report, China News reported that the State Development and Reform Commission (SDRC) approved a pricing scheme on the consumption of energy products. After soliciting ideas from various local departments, SDRC will submit the scheme to the State Council for approval. Once the scheme is approved by the State Council, it will mean that prices of energy products will change greatly in 2007.
Based on this scheme, the pricing reform will start in energy products related with water, petroleum, electricity, natural gas, coal and land resources consumption. Garbage treatment and sewage water disposal fees will also be raised. The scheme differs from previous ones in that the costs of reducing and controlling environmental pollution and the inevitable costs paid after natural resources are depleted are both calculated in setting the new price.
The scheme aims to promote energy conservation and the comprehensive use of energy products, so that the prices can reflect the scarcity of resources that make these products. It also wants to convey the message that those who pollute the environment will need to pay for the pollution.
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It is really reassuring to find that a country that will be using more energy than the United States is addressing the main concerns of its impact on not only China but also the global community. We will have to watch to see how their efforts will impact other countries and the price of energy and energy products (electricity, fuel, solar and wind energy products, hybrid and other fuel efficient cars, etc.)
I look forward to perhaps better cooperation from the U.S. Government as more and more countries become proactive in addressing the climate impact of our large population. We won't be proactive much longer if we don't join the effort soon.
Well, well. Somebody believes that corrupted large corporations and/or individuals in China will do as their USA counterparts have done for many decades.
Very interesting. We will see how two very different administration styles approach the application of regulations to slow climate changes.
Who is going to measure the degree of corruption in both countries?
Will voluntary reporting be used?
As much as the autocratic government in China has been criticized, this democracy-suppressing regime has an enviable record of successes in some very tough problem-areas such as population control, drug problem, corruption, etc. and the managed economic growth has been of explosive rate. The ruthlessly-enforced one-child family policy has completely halted China's explosive population growth, unlike India and other parts of the third world. Deep-rooted nationalism and strong loyalty to its cultural heritage have been the driving force in all of the above achievements, the same driving force in Japan's stellar economic success. I would expect that China will be able to achieve a large part of the environmental goal that they are setting.
Likewise, the European Union have been holding their own thanks to their increase unity and cohesiveness with some help from rising nationalism in Europe as well.
Sadly, the same cannot be said of America who has been losing much of its nationalism and national loyalty since its peak in WWII, with a slight resurgence since 911, but since has also been waning. Perhaps the largest-ever influx of economic immigrants in the 20th century, seeking more material wealths and materialism, more than any other values in life, has diluted the once-strong American patriotism. Without a strong national identity and loyalty, we have seen a decline in America's industrial and technological prowess. Thus came the ME generation and the lawyer-ruled society, ever-increasing litiginous for personal gains while forget to do what's good for the country or for the world!
Perhaps in the fight against global warming, it is important to incite a sense of loyalty and group awareness against selfish interests.
China adopted their infamous 1 child policy in 1979.
The problem with this is enforcement.
Concerns regarding sustainability have shifted from population growth to the consumption/savings ratio.
The Malthusian catastrophe may now only be avoided by a significant shift towards sustainability in consumer preferences/public policy. We need to get a blip from Washington DC on this radar soon!
Roger Phan:
One must admit that your assumptions are basically correct. Democracies (especially those with very strong lobbies) do not have a good track record with anti-pollution enforcement.
A closer look at how West Virginia coal mines (mountain razing) and Alberta Tar Sands activities are managed give a good idea where we're going with pollution controls.
Will China do better? Let's hope so.
Roger Pham wrote: Sadly, the same cannot be said of America who has been losing much of its nationalism and national loyalty since its peak in WWII, with a slight resurgence since 911, but since has also been waning. Perhaps the largest-ever influx of economic immigrants in the 20th century, seeking more material wealths and materialism, more than any other values in life, has diluted the once-strong American patriotism.
Roger, the last time Americans got nationalistic and patriotic, we invaded a country that had nothing to do with 9-11, despite lies to the contrary. The lies continue as Bush conflates Iraq with radical Islam by calling it the "central front in the Long War". Samuel Johnson had it right when he said "Patriotism is the last refuge of scoundrels". Patriotism and nationalism are the root of much evil. Why don't you talk up racism, while you're at it? There's not a dime's worth of difference between racism and nationalism.
Harvey D wrote: One must admit that your assumptions are basically correct. Democracies (especially those with very strong lobbies) do not have a good track record with anti-pollution enforcement.
Say What? Compare the environmental track record of the US and Europe with the Soviet Union in the 1980s. That said, I agree that powerful lobbies, a misinformed populace and a timid press are detrimental to a democracy. We have all three in the US, all contributing to our slow fall from primacy. Still, the air is a lot cleaner here, and we haven't had a river catch on fire in a long time.
Thanks, George, for your heartfelt feedback.
I believe that there is a clear distinction between nationalism and racism. A nation can be made of people of different races or ethnic groups, but can be united by a common ideology. Nationalism is loyalty to that nation which represents an ideology acting as a common bond to unite all the people in that country, regardless of race. In WWII, American soldiers are of multi-racial background, yet are quite united to fight for the cause of freedom and humanity, which represents America's ideology. The Muskogee airmen (Black) and the American Indians (for example, in the movie Windtalker) who served in the US armed forces have proven that point. It was Hitler who gave a bad example to a pathologic style of nationalism that illogically blended it with racism.
It was my observation that in the Orient, there is much stronger emphasis on nationalistic indoctrination in formal school education than in America. Perhaps American educators have the same fear that you do! However, please rest assured that patriotism merely referred to as loyalty to the fatherland, or motherland if you are a Russian! Your mom or dad could be of any race, it's loyalty to the land that brought you up, that fed you and nurtured you that mattered.
The future of America depends on those American who cares about the future of this land. About protecting its environment! About protecting the developmental health of its growing generation! About preserving its racial harmony! About eliminating its energy dependency! About eliminating its looming budget deficit and trade deficit that may eventually lead to economic collapse...leading to social unrest...and then...racism will raise its ugly head!
For all the comments against China, at least it admits there is an impact on the climate and is willing to take a stand. The U.S. refused to admit that the problem was real, and then after slowing agreeing with other countries is not taking any leadership role to address it.
Most governments have issues that prevent them from reaching their goals, but at least China is putting SOME energy to addressing global climate change.
As for controlling population, I think that any country will have trouble telling a billion people what to do.
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