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WARSAW, Poland, Sept. 22 (UPI) -- A museum at the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland has banned British Holocaust denier David Irving from giving a guided tour there.
A spokesman for the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum said Irving can visit as an individual, the Warsaw Business Journal reported. Irving, who is leading a group on a tour of Holocaust sites in Poland this week,
will be "closely monitored" at Auschwitz, Bartosz Bartyzel said.
Irving's itinerary reportedly includes Treblinka, the most notorious Nazi death camp. He has said Treblinka remains "genuine" and Auschwitz has been converted to a "Disney-style tourist attraction."
Irving does not deny that thousands or even millions of Jews were killed during World War II. But he denies Jews were killed systematically on the orders of Adolf Hitler.
"I am baffled by the reaction I've had in Poland because they should be very grateful that I am here," he told The Daily Telegraph. "Here I am lecturing to the revisionists and setting the record straight. I am saying to those who believe that not a hair was harmed on the head of the Jewish community that you couldn't be more wrong."


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HOLY COW! Has anyone bought a new mattress lately?
We purchased a new mattress and box spring yesterday, and its been along time since we bought one.
Wow, I feel like I am sleeping 20 feet off the ground. When did they start making the mattresses so thick? My dogs can hardly get up on the bed. I was considering using a child rail last night so I did not fall out of bed!
Mary Margaret
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One of the most comfortable mattresses I ever slept on was a thick (5 or 6 inches?) foam rubber one on a wooden platform in a hotel in Bangkak, Thailand. Guess this is one place where size doesn't always matter.
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Hi Mary,
We recently bought a trundle bed and did see the others, I was amazed, you almost need a step stool to get into bed, but gosh, they do feel confy :-)
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MM, yes, we bought one in August, and you're right - you almost need a step-stool to get into bed! fortunately, we are both tall people, but the poor dog and cat had trouble adjusting! Love that pillow-top though, SO comfy!
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I too bought a new pillow-top mattress 6 months ago,and have found it VERY hard to find sheets.I was told by the mattress company that 18" SHOULD fit,after trying 3 different sets in the 18,I had to go up to the 21-22".And they fit! Wonder when the sheet makers are going to start making more sheets to fit these monsters! And I hope they make them in patterns,so far only found the solids.Sheets or cruise...hmmm...both so costly..think I will take the cruise and wash my sheets more often!!
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Keith and I haven't bought a mattress in a long time, but we do have a pillowtop. I always regretted buying it. It's an Eastern King, meaning that it's six inches longer than a California King, and it's always been difficult to find sheets for it. For years now, I've bought them when we go to Phoenix to visit Keith's brother and his wife. And yes, sheets are expensive, always were. It's a mystery to me why mfgrs haven't kept up with the size changes.
And speaking of size changes, furntiure these days is huge! I plan to have my family room sofa reupholstered for yet a fourth time, because I can't find a sofa to fit the space. Designers seems to think we all live in palaces.
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We bought a top and bottom pillow top, after my surgery. We has a motionless water bed, I didn't want to give up, but, boy oh boy..comfort, AND height...When we got a Yorkie last summer, I was convinced this teeny pooch would never be able to jump on the bed, and almost convinced hubby to get a pet ramp, they make for this purpose well, guess what..he did it!!!
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Interesting thread. I did want to comment on the sheet situation thought. I am from the US and after moving to Canada, I decided I wanted new sheets. Guess what! A queen size bed in the States is not the same size as one in Canada! I had to go back to the States to get sheets to fit my bed.
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Hey Trip. I have two Yorkies. One has no problem getting in bed at night, but poor little Lucy makes about three attempt before making a good landing. (Little gal bounces off the side for a few times if I'm not right there to pick her up and help). Don't you just love Yorkies!!!! Happy Sailing
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Daneen, how cute are they?? I will post a picture, or I should say I will have someone post a picture:) When Remy sees a dog or cat on tv, he goes right up to the set and barks. He has the sweetest disposition to.How about yours ?
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I have a Jack Russel and if another animal comes on the TV she will actually run up to the TV and bite it. She is about two and a half years old now, and we still think it is hysterical when she does this.
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My little Yorkies have the best disposition too. I have raised three litters and believe me it is hard to let them go. I always make sure they go to good homes and have turned people down because I didn't feel comfortable about them getting one of my puppies. I have the Mommy and I kept one of her smallest puppies from her first litter three and a half years ago because people wanted to buy her and breed her. I could have marked her papers so they couldn't have registered them AKC, but so many people are registering CKC now a days. She was the sweetest little thing, her name was Dink. We lost her last summer due to a vary rare disease that they still can't tell me what it actually was, it was something to do with her immune system going haywire and her body tried to destroy itself. I had her to a specialist 110 miles from here and ran up quite the Vet bill, in the end we had to put her to sleep because she was suffering so bad. Her body literally was eating itself. Now I just have the Mommy and the only puppy she had in her last litter. Mommy is done with having puppies and I'm thinking about breeding Lucy when she is old enough, she is only 1 1/2. I would post a picture and show them off but I don't have a scanner nor do I know how to post pictures, I don't even have a digital camera. We also have a Sheltie (he is my daughters and she is away at college) and he thinks he is a little lap dog too. Shelties are wonderful dogs as well, he is very gentle and grew up with little Lucy. He played with her from the time they were pups and has always been very gentle with her. Well I'm running out of space, and you know how we Yorkie owners can talk and talk about our little dogs. Funny how the topic of mattresses got us to this! Happy Sailing P.S. Wouldn't it be great if we could bring our dogs with us when we cruise? (Afterall they wouldn't take up much room) LOL
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Daneen that is so sad about your little Yorkie. I know that had to be very difficult for you all. I actually could take my Jack Russel with me on the cruise as she is an assistant dog for my hearing difficulty. However, she has been trained to bark whenever anyone come near our door, because I can't hear doorbells and if I am not close enough to the front door I would not hear them knocking either. So, if she were along I doubt anyone in that area would get any sleep at all.
If you want to post pictures or have them on your computer then all you need to do is have them developed onto a CD whenever you take your film in. It is not costly to do that at Walmart and they come out wonderfully. Then you can easily add them onto your postings.
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Tamie, your dog is adorable:) Your arm is lovely too):):)
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Hey, I never once said I was the photographer or even a good one at that LOL. Actually, I think my 9 year old stepson took the picture but don't hold me to that.
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I still have the old fashioned type mattress/box spring and am having one heck of a time trying to find a new set! I really don't care for the pillow top business and so many of them are so squishy!!! I stopped looking right before the holidays, now I'll have to start up again, I guess!
After I finally find one, then I'll be searching for sheets I'm sure as some of my real old sets don't fit my current mattress that well. I hate the thought of buying new sheets, seems very silly when I have alot as it is.
Decisions, decisions!
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We just bought a new set from Costco, Sealy pillow top and boxspring for $400!!. After looking around and going into sticker shock from the stores, we finally found this set and let me tell you, every night when I climb into bed I say "hello bed" and sink in! Best mattress I have ever owned, and the height is great since I am tall. Almost a regal experience when I climb in, and it discourages the kids from jumping on it!
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Have you sailed Holland America lately? We sailed the Oosterdam in Oct., and they have the EuroTop mattresses aboard. The bed is really, really high, but oh so comfy...After returning, the lovely Mrs. Jones is looking for a new bed.....
Happy sailing,
I have bought a memory foam mattress recently and I am enjoying my comfortable sleep on it :)
When I moved here to Florida from NH I did not have a bed to bring with me. My last job in NH was as a live in housekeeper. They gave me a twin bed to sleep on and it had a plywood platform with a 2 inch pad for a matress. I was at that job for 11 months when I left for Florida. During that time I had noticed that I was having a problem with my right hip. After 2 days on the road and sleeping in hotels along the way I noticed that my hip was feeling better. I decided that I was going to get a good mattress when I got here. I went to Mattress Firm and got a great queen size mattress. I was shocked when I looked at the price of nearly $1200 for the set. The salesman then told me the set was 50% off. I bought it. I thought it was a great deal. I have not regretted it one bit. My hip still has it's moments but not the pain I suffered in NH. I love the pillow top.
Sorry I haven't been posting as usual but it's been due to circumstances beyone my control.
Funny, but I just bought a new bed and mattress. Fran and I had a gigantic four poster King and it just was getting too much for me to get up and into. I was shown one of those memory foam mattresses but no way I was getting one of them.....or so I thought.
I lay down on one and the guy said I wouldn't like it as it was memory foam. Maybe so but it was unlike any I'd ever stretched out upon but I couldn't take the heat they build up. He said I didn't have to. It had one of those gel envelopes that keep you cool. This was not to mention it was an electric bed with an upper works that raised and lowered with a little switch. Since I read voluminously, that was it. To boot, it was Queen sized as opposed to King so that I liked as well (less to make). I said I'd take it. It was not only on sale but they were involved in another promotion where they paid the sales tax! So I got a 1,600 dollar bed for a little under a grand and couldn't be happier. Of course the bedroom looks as if you could park a tractor trailer in it but ask me if I give a rat's patooie. Thus far, I've sept like the proverbial log. I'm right now looking forward to snuggling into it with my book and my three furry children. I do hope it continues to provide the happiness it has thus far.
Hope all your tests turned out alright Keith. All of you are, lest you forget, still in my nightly prayers.
I have a pillow-top and have laid a 3" memory foam on top of that. So nice!
Working at camps most of my life I have literally purchased thousands of foam mattresses. It seems the most comfortable normal foam mattress is at least 5" thick firm foam.
o.k., I'm way behind the times. What does "pillow top" mean? Built in pillow?
I'm in the market for a new mattress and need information! Have learned a lot from this post, but still not sure what "pillow top" means! (I'm a blond).
A couple of years ago I got rid of the worst mattress ever made. It was from the Original Mattress Factory. Within a year the pillow top started to indent and stay indented. The OMF told me that if it wasn't a permanent 2" indentation that didn't go away when I flipped it then they would replace it otherwise I was stuck with it. Well, we had to flip the huge king size mattress once a week or we felt like we were sleeping in a canyon and it really bothered both of our backs and hips. The OMF would not honor the warranty after two years, even when someone came out. The "inspector" really didn't like me when he left. I may have burned my own bridge because I did get pretty mad when he told me to keep "flipping" the mattress. I told him to flip it.
We then purchased a VERY expensive Select Comfort with adjustable head and leg. Sort of like a giant hospital bed. It's ok but not worth the money we paid. Next mattress is going to be a good old fashioned Sealy or other mattress.
Take care,
Pillow top mattresses are no flip as well as most mattresses now days, the quality seems to have really gone down with mattresses. I've gone through three mattresses since October and the one I did keep is still a little too soft. It seems they are just too hard or too soft, although they come extra firm, firm, cushion firm, plush and extra plush. You can find certain furniture stores that sell good old fashion two sided mattresses but you will pay a little extra however I think worth it.
In 1999 I purchased an Orthopaedic mattress from a well known company . The bed is as firm today as it was then .
For me firm is to hard for my hips but plush is to soft for my lower back....I guess that makes me Goldilocks?rofl
If you want to learn about mattresses take a look at: www.txbed.com.
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I'm interested in applying for the Awards Programme, how do I apply?
All applications must be submitted online using our online application form. During each applications cycle all relevant information is provided in the Awards section on our website.
What is the closing date for applications?
2017 Awards and The Academy applications were closed on March 29th. Applications will re-open in 2018.
Can I submit a paper version of the application form, or e-mail you a copy of my form?
No. All applications must be submitted directly online using the online application form.
What happens when I submit an application?
Once all the applications have been submitted, a review process will take place. For a full breakdown of the review process and associated timelines for each programme, please click here.
How do I know which Award programme to apply to?
Before you begin the application process, you can answer a series of questions which will determine the Programme that your project is suitable for. You will then be directed to the appropriate application form.
What happens when I submit an application?
Once all the applications have been submitted, a thorough review process will take place. For a full breakdown of the review process and associated timelines, click here.
What will happen if I forgot to include something in my application form?
All required questions in the application form are marked with an asterisk*. Once you have submitted your application you will not be able to amend it. Please be sure to review your work carefully before you submit it.
Must I meet all of the eligibility criteria to be eligible for an award?
Yes, you must meet all of the eligibility criteria associated with the Award you are applying for.
How long will it take to fill in the Awards application form?
While everyone will be different, in general we advise that it takes approximately 5-6 hours to complete the application form, depending on the level of detail being provided. Trying to do all of this in one sitting is tough though, so we advise completing the application form in sections, making use of all the time available to complete the form.
Can I meet with somebody in SEI to discuss my application?
For obvious reasons we unfortunately can't help people when it comes to filling in their applications – although we're happy to clarify anything about the process if it's unclear. What we would recommend however, if you are looking for feedback on your individual application, is to share it with some friends, colleagues and board members, to get their insights into the quality of your answers.
I've already started my application form, how do I log back in to edit it?
During the applications period you'll find a page on the SEI website called 'Apply Now' – under our Awards section. From there you can click through to login to edit your application.
Are the Elevator and Impact Awards still available to apply to?
No. The Awards Programme has replaced both the Elevator and the Impact Awards. The Awards Programme is available to Social Entrepreneurs at various stages of development, from those in the early stages of their projects to those who are more established and are looking to scale their impact.
How many social entrepreneurs will become Awardees in 2017?
Up to 8 social entrepreneurs will be selected as Awardees.
How many applicants will be selected to participate in The Academy in 2017?
15 applicants will be selected.
What do I get if my Awards application is successful?
All Awardees will receive direct unrestricted funding of €10,000 and a support programme from SEI worth in excess of €15,000. Awardees of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland are also entitled to receive a series of pro-bono supports from several partner organisations, ensuring that each of our social entrepreneurs receive the best professional services available at no cost to them or their organisations. Awardees are also provided with access to numerous free/low-cost training courses and workshops to help develop both themselves and their organisations further.
Do I have to be the originator of the idea or have been directly involved since the beginning of the project to apply to the Awards?
No, you don't necessarily have to be the originator of the idea, but you should currently be the main driver and decision maker of the project with the skills to drive it forward. You should be passionate about the work you do and have an entrepreneurial spirit.
What do you mean by 'Ireland'?
The term 'Ireland' refers to both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Projects based in Northern Ireland must be able to replicate their model and/or extend their impact to the Republic of Ireland.
My idea is for a project outside Ireland, am I eligible?
No. If your project activities only take place outside Ireland and the communities benefiting from your activities are outside Ireland then you are not eligible to apply.
My project has activities both in Ireland and abroad, am I eligible?
If a significant proportion of the work you do takes place in Ireland and if you can clearly demonstrate the societal benefit which these activities bring to the communities you work with in Ireland, then you may be eligible to apply, provided you meet the rest of the application criteria.
I am not living in Ireland, can I apply?
No. The Awards Programme is only open to social entrepreneurs living in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Why must an idea or project you support be 'new or better'?
Ireland still suffers from a number of entrenched social problems. At Social Entrepreneurs Ireland we believe new and improved thinking is needed. However, these types of ideas often struggle to garner support, particularly in the early stages of their development. Therefore, we support projects that tackle these issues from a different angle, improving on what is already being done or introducing a completely new solution altogether.
If I am selected, how much time must I commit to the Awards Programme?
The Awards Programme is tailored to meet the needs of the individual social entrepreneur, with the programme structure agreed at the beginning of the Award. The time commitment for each Awardee will be slightly different, but on average 3 days per month. During the most intensive period of the Award (September-December) it could increase to 5 days per month. It's important to note that the Programme will require significant input from the Awardee.
If I am selected, how much time must I commit to The Academy?
Over the course of the 5 month programme, there will be 5 days of trainings and events, with core programme elements to take place on 30th May, 29th June, 4th September (subject to slight change). In addition, participants will be expected to take part in several learning group sessions with their fellow participants.
If I am selected to receive an Award, why must I commit to participating in the Awards Programmes?
The support structure is at the heart of the Award. It comprises both funding and a tailored support programme designed to help social entrepreneurs to maximise their impact and accelerate their development. Awardees must commit to participating fully in the programme to gain the benefits it offers.
What sectors or project areas do you support?
We are not limited to any specific sector or area to support, and are open to supporting projects in any sector, once the potential for societal change can be demonstrated. In the past we have supported projects in a wide range of areas
including education and learning, children and young people, older people, mental health, people with disabilities, the environment, community development and new communities.
At what stage of development should my project be to be eligible to apply to the Awards Programme?
The Awards Programme caters to social entrepreneur-led projects at various stages of development, from early stage to growth. Your project must have moved beyond the idea/conceptual stage, with activities up and running that relate directly to the problem you are trying to address. We are looking for projects with the desire and potential to scale beyond their current reach and impact.
My project is up and running – which SEI programme is for me?
If you have started to run activities and meet the remaining criteria for the Awards Programme, then it is for you. If you are in the very early stages and do not meet all criteria for the Awards Programme, The Academy may be more appropriate for your stage of development.
How can the Award be spent?
The financial support provided by Social Entrepreneurs Ireland is unrestricted. While there are some broad constraints to how the unrestricted funding is spent (for example we will not fund illegal activities) we consider the Awardee to be the person best suited to decide how their project can benefit from the financial support. The unrestricted funding may be used, for example, to fund the salary of the social entrepreneur or specific initiatives. Personal expenses incurred while working on the project may also be covered by the unrestricted funding.
What are the reporting requirements for Awardees?
Awardees are required to submit reports throughout the period of their Award, along with a summary report at the end of the Award period. This report outlines progress made and actions completed against the Awardee's project plan, along with a financial breakdown of the donation monies.
What types of organisations do you support (charities, social enterprises, for-profits) on your Awards Programme?
We support social enterprises and charitable organisations, of any governance structure (e.g. limited by guarantee, limited by shares etc.) Through our Awards Programme we also support early-stage organisations that have yet to decide which legal structure is most advantageous to their social mission. While we support organisations structured as both 'not for profit' and 'for profit', we only support social entrepreneur-led organisations that can convince us that their social mission is at the core of what they do, regardless of their legal structure.
How do I know if I am a social enterprise?
The Government commissioned Forfás report defines social enterprise as "an enterprise that trades for a social/societal purpose, where at least part of its income is earned from its trading activity, is separate from government, and where the surplus is primarily reinvested in the social objective". From SEI's perspective you can be considered a social enterprise if most, if not all, of your income is planned to be generated from trading activities and where most, if not all, of any profits you make are reinvested back into the social mission.
Can I apply to other funds and the Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Awards Programme?
Yes, Social Entrepreneurs Ireland realises how tough it can be to raise the necessary funds for a project, particularly in the early stages of development. As a result, we have no issue with applications being made to other funding opportunities that may arise.
I have previously applied for an Award from Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, can I re-apply?
Yes. However, we would only recommend reapplying if your project or idea has made significant progress since you last applied for an Award.
Can I apply to the Academy and the Awards programme?
No. You can only apply to the programme that is most relevant to your project's stage of development. Click here for more information on the eligibility criteria for each programme.
I am a past recipient of support from Social Entrepreneurs Ireland – can I apply to the Awards Programme?
You cannot apply to the Awards Programme with the same project that you received an Award for previously. You can however apply to the Awards Programme with an entirely new and separate project/organisation. If you instead wish to take the project you received an Award for to the next level, and are interested in becoming an Impact Partner, you can express your interest to us from May 2017.
I have submitted my Awards application. When will I know whether I have been successful?
We will let you know whether you have been successful in reaching the second stage of our application process by mid-May 2017. The complete timeline for the awards process is available here.
I have submitted my Academy application. When will I know whether I have been successful?
We will let you know whether you have been successful by early May 2017.
If my application is successful, when will the Awards Programme begin?
The programme will begin in July 2017.
If my application is successful, when will The Academy begin?
The programme will begin in May 2017, and run until September 2017.
How is Social Entrepreneurs Ireland funded?
Social Entrepreneurs Ireland is funded by a range of private foundations, corporate partners and individuals. For more information, please visit our Partners page.


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Al Bustan Palace InterContinental Muscat has announced today its official reopening, following extensive renovations to the entire property.
The scope of the hotel's restoration work encompassed a comprehensive upgrade of the property which included the lobby, beach and garden area, sports facilities and the majority of its guest rooms and suites. In addition, the hotel will house an international concept restaurant VUE by Shannon Bennett, the first restaurant outside Australia for the worldwide acclaimed chef.
"This is the result of a great deal of hard work, incredible craftsmanship and fastidious planning. Al Bustan Palace InterContinental Muscat is an icon in luxury accommodation and this reopening is a major milestone in the hotels 23 year history," said Tony Zamora Director of Operations IHG Oman and General Manager, Al Bustan Palace InterContinental Muscat. "Each aspect of this reformation has been carefully coordinated and observed to ensure guests are in-awe from the moment they walk through the door."
Over 97 percent of the original employees have returned to the hotel after fulfilling roles at other IHG properties throughout the Middle East, Asia and Europe during the renovation period. An additional 278 jobs have also been created, providing employment to over 24 nationalities, the majority of these Omani nationals.
"Our staff is our most valuable asset. From the outset their wellbeing during the renewal has been our first priority. Where possible we reassigned staff across IHG's extensive worldwide hotel network. It is incredible to see that so many of our staff has now returned a testament to our strong company culture and work environment," said Zamora.
A main feature of the hotel has to be the bespoke, cascading crystal chandelier unique in its design and created to set-off the intricate and elaborate detailing of the newly designed atrium.
"InterContinental Al Bustan Palace Muscat has over the years become a national landmark that complements the country's heritage. Its unique design and culturally rich atmosphere has created an authentic experience for guests, a characteristic that the InterContinental Hotels and Resorts brand is world famous for. The extensive work performed on the property emphasises the group's commitment to provide guests with premium hotels and luxury accommodation that is second to none," said John Bamsey, Chief Operating Officer, InterContinental Hotels Group, Middle East and Africa.
Every facet of the hotel has been carefully remodelled with the smallest detail receiving attention. Of the time and commitment required to transform this incredible hotel the lead design architect leading the project Aiman Sadek, Design Principal, Heitz Parsons Sadek, said, "This has been both a challenging and exciting project for myself and my team. Tasked with implementing the design for Al Bustan Palace InterContinental Muscat we are confident that we have created a visual masterpiece and that guests will be able to enjoy the grandeur of this iconic property from every perspective."
Owned by the Government of Oman, the Al Bustan Palace InterContinental Muscat's design offers a distinctive blend of historical Oman fused with contemporary concepts, creating a holiday destination that reflects the individual culture of the country.
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With Senate Bill 163, Senator Lance Russell (R-30/Hot Springs) is trying to drag us away from transparency in campaign finance. With House Bill 1200, Speaker of the House G. Mark Mickelson (R-12/Sioux Falls) is trying to drag us toward more transparency.
Where SB 163 tries to strike the requirement that organizations funding independent political ads disclose their top five donors, HB 1200 would require organizations and PACs sinking more than $25,000 into ballot question campaigns or independent political ads.
HB 1200 exempts from that disclosure 501(c)3 non-profits, organizations "from which any part of the net earnings inures to the benefit of a private shareholder, partner, member, or person," and donors giving less than $5,000.
But even that moneybags-targeting restriction twists the knickers of Pat Powers's moneybag sponsors the Koch Brothers:
South Dakotans have the right to support causes they believe in without fear of retribution, and HB 1200 would remove that protection.
The IRS has determined that citizens who make charitable contributions to 501(c) issue advocacy organizations are entitled to anonymous free speech, because of the sensitive nature of the issues that these groups advocate for or against. Several court cases have upheld this right.
HB 1200 would force all 501(c) organizations to either spend less than $50,000 on their issues, which would limit their impact, OR to place the names, addresses, and employers of their supporters on a searchable government database. Imagine if everyone knew your name, home address, employer, and the amounts you donate to your favorite charities!
When other states have tried legislation similar to this, it resulted in cases where people lost their jobs because their beliefs were different than their employers.
We are better off as a state when more people engage in political discussion, not less. Transparency is important for our government. Private citizens deserve privacy [Americans for Prosperity, "Don't Allow Your Free Speech to Be Silenced," retrieved 2017.02.21].
Note that the Koch Brothers are responding to the original text of the bill, not the amended form currently pending in House Judiciary that exempts 501(c)3 non-profits. And HB 1200 silences the speech of no one reading their propaganda, and it only reveals the identity of rich donors who give more $5,000 in one year to a group other than a 501(c)3 that engages in political speech. The Kochs just don't want us to know when they and their rich friends are spending money to influence our politics.
If it bugs the Koch Brothers, it's probably good policy. The Kochs and other rich donors targeted by HB 1200 are insulated by their wealth and power from "retribution" far more than we regular citizens are insulated from the predations of rich special interest groups in our political process.
House Judiciary takes up HB 1200 again tomorrow (Wednesday) at 10:00 a.m.


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Windlesham House, the New Sussex Hospital
Photographer unknown. Photo from 'Step Back in Time Photograph Library' Queens Road, Brighton
Dr Louisa Martindale
Photo by Adrian Hancock from portrait by Frank O Salisbury reproduced by kind permission of B & H NHS Trust 2006
From residence to workhouse to hospital to residence
In the past ten years there have been changes in use of buildings in the town centre, which have often been converted into living space from schools, factories, warehouses and hospitals. Older people remember, but many, even those living in the new apartments, are not always aware of what went before. One such is Temple Heights on the corner of Windlesham Road and Temple Gardens, on the westernmost edge of our area.
The three Martindales - Louisa, Louisa and Hilda.
This is the story of the Martindales, a widowed mother and two daughters, but mainly of the elder daughter, Dr Louisa Martindale. The Martindales were a formidable trio, mother Louisa, daughters, Louisa and Hilda. The widowed Mrs Louisa Martindale moved from Lewes to Brighton in 1885 so that her daughters could attend the High School for Girls, founded by the Girls' Public Day School Company, and be educated on what were then considered by many to be lines 'fraught with considerable risks'.
Both girls did well: Hilda became the Senior Lady Inspector of Factories but it is the elder daughter, Louisa, who left her mark in Brighton.
The first woman doctor in Brighton ... and a new dispensary for women and children
Louisa studied medicine and eventually set up practice as the first woman doctor in Brighton.
There was a great demand for women and children to be seen by a woman doctor and so her mother, Mrs Martindale, set up a Dispensary for Women and Children in 1911. The all female staff, including Dr Louisa Martindale, were heavily overworked, with some 8000 patients from all over Sussex being seen annually. However they could not cover the more serious medical and surgical cases needing in-patient treatment which still had to be sent to the County Hospital.
As there seemed no chance of a medical woman being put on the staff there, the Louisa Martindales, mother and daughter, and others, took an adjoining house and opened a small 12 bed hospital for medical and surgical cases with Dr Louisa, the senior surgeon. Mrs Martindale was a great fundraiser, very well connected and passionate about the needs and rights of women.
Windlesham House, after a few initial difficulties ...
More space was needed and in late 1918 the New Sussex Hospital Management Board was set up with premises at 4, 6 and 8 Ditching Road. Negotiations were under way for the purchase of Windlesham House, later called Sussex House, from the freeholder, Mrs Scott Malden, but even when all seemed secure, access was denied because of the presence in 1919 of a group of elderly men from the workhouse who were still in residence. They had been moved there when the workhouse in Elm Grove had been requisitioned for use as a military hospital for the period of the Great War 1914 – 1918. Their return to base was delayed after the Guardian refused to go back until all had been made good ie returned to its pre-war and sometimes old-fashioned state.
... became the New Sussex Hospital, or the women's hospital as it was known
Eventually Windlesham House was free and the New Sussex Hospital moved in. There were 84 beds including 12 private wards for those 'patients unwilling to enter the free wards of public hospitals and unable to pay nursing home fees'.
In its heyday it had medical and surgical departments, eye, throat, ear departments, a dental clinic, pathological, X-ray, electro-therapeutic and massage departments. It was recognised by London University and was the first hospital in Sussex to realise the necessity of providing small single wards at 'four – five guineas' a week; it was under the care and protection of qualified medical women, among whom, Dr Louisa Martindale, who came down from her home in London to operate there twice a week. Often known locally as the women's hospital, the New Sussex was closed in 1980 and became a day centre for psychiatric patients.
By 2002 the buildings had been sold, conversion into flats had begun and Temple Heights were born.
The portrait of Dr Louisa Martindale used to hang in the boardroom of the New Sussex Hospital, presiding over the interview of new appointments of medical staff; it is now locked away in Millview Hospital. Maybe it should be again on view?
To find out more, read Women's hospitals in Brighton & Hove 1899 – 1920 by Val Brown and, if you can find them: A Woman Surgeon by Louisa Martindale, From One Generation to Another by Hilda Martindale .
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Had a great day, and the weather made the riding all the more fun.
Really, really good to see you out Tony.
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May 08, 1930 - December 11, 2012
LEONA M. REBERT, 82, of 17079 Lomax Road, Prophetstown, IL, died Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center, Prophetstown, IL.
Leona was born May 8, 1930, in Sterling, IL, to Paul and Clydia (Vittitow) Lane. She attended Prophetstown schools in Prophetstown, IL. Leona married Gerold E. Rebert on October 15, 1948, in Prophetstown, IL. He died October 2, 2007. She enjoyed spending most of her time as a homemaker and raising her children. She later worked for the Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center in Prophetstown. Leona was a member of the Leon United Methodist Church in Prophetstown. She enjoyed music, played the accordion when she was younger, and was active in the church choir for several years. Other hobbies included flower gardening, spoiling her pets, writing letters, and traveling with her husband, Gerold. Above all, Leona enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Survivors include two daughters, Connie (Ron) Bruder of Rock Falls, IL and Corinne (Chuck) Abell of Rock Falls, IL; two sons, Rodney Rebert of Prophetstown, IL and Roland (Dorothy) Rebert of Poulsbo, WA; eight grandchildren, Chad (Lisa) Abell, Christopher (Christy) Abell, Cynthia (Todd) Slock, Troy Bruder, Tracy (Brandon) Garcia, Tammy (Jeff) Koehler, Shane (Anna) Rebert, and Jason (Sarah) Rebert; seventeen great-grandchildren; one sister, Audrey Wright of Sterling, IL; several aunts and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Gerold.
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OFFICIATING: Rev. Rolland Hayag - Pastor at Leon United Methodist Church - Prophetstown, IL
VISITATION: 4 to 6 P.M., Friday, December 14, 2012 at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home, 320 Lafayette Street, Prophetstown, IL
INTERMENT: 2:30 P.M. Saturday, December 15, 2012 at the Emmert Cemetery - Nachusa, IL
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I have been asked to post a few "David Brin Classics".... some of my older riffs and rants… here online for a new generation to share and ponder. I've been mulling which ones. Then the topic of the Second Amendment and gun control recently came up. Along with the observation that some liberals are starting to nurse fantasies of needing to be armed, themselves, in the era that they see coming down the road.
Of course, at one level, this topic is a special example of one of my frequent complaints, that many issues in modern life are artificially posed as either-or, zero-sum choices between one rigid position and another. I have always felt that Gun Control is especially tipe for "off-axis" compromise solutions. Indeed, it might make a great test for one of my Disputation Arenas. It also serves to demonstrate the poisonous effects that addiction to self-righteous indignation will always have upon intelligent, pragmatic discourse. But that's another topic.
For now (and with a present day afterword), let's go back to an article first written in 1992 and updated circa 1998...
==Guns and the Insurrection Myth==
The issue of guns in America is intransigent. True believers on both sides hold fixed positions, portraying their opponents in the darkest possible terms. Enforcement of the Brady Law has thwarted thousands of ex-cons and criminals from acquiring arms without seriously inconveniencing legitimate gun buyers, but this hasn't led to a new era of pragmatic compromise.
Unfortunately, as logical as all this sounds, it won't ever be tried. Because it fails to address the underlying reason why NRA members resist even mild forms of gun control.
To understand why, try asking even moderate and reasonable gun owners about their underlying nightmare. They'll explain the scenario that drives them to sleepless anxiety is fear of confiscation. To a great many gun owners, any new law, however benign, is simply a step down the proverbial slippery slope, leading inevitably to seizure of all firearms by the state.
Activists on the other side are too quick to dismiss gun aficionados as macho know-nothings. In fact, many NRA members express a coherent philosophy based on a deeply American distrust of government, coupled with a belief that citizen firearm ownership may yet prove to be a bulwark against dictatorship, even as it was in Jefferson's day.
Are they foolish to think this? Throughout history, there has been a tendency for governments to grow ever more remote and overbearing, until citizens face a choice between submission or rising to teach their would-be masters a lesson. Many on the left today forget that they once had insurrection fantasies of their own, back when Richard Nixon's paranoid agenda seemed bent on stripping political opponents of their rights. There has always been a notion, at the back of the American psyche, that our leaders don't oppress us because they know we might fight back.
No, I'm not arguing that this insurrection scenario is likely or plausible! Certainly we all pray to never see it tested. Those few who declare that it looms on the near horizon are, for the most part, out of touch with common sense.
My point is that the mere existence of such an option, no matter how remote, affects the basic power relationship between government and governed. Jefferson argued that an implicit threat of rebellion counterweighs the natural tendency of states to grab power. It can be argued that this hasn't changed in two hundred years.
Whatever its fallacies or merits, this rarely-discussed mythos is crucial to understanding why millions resist gun control in general, and weapon registration in particular. Innumerable gun owners are deeply convinced that their opponents' real agenda is to compile a comprehensive list of private weapons, so that some future bureaucracy will know exactly where to confiscate every firearm not already in state hands. Talk to them as I have, and don't be too quick to call them crazy.
==The Militia Rifle==
Here is a possible compromise, one of many. Moderate gun owners just might accept reforms that treat most personal weapons like motorcars -- including registration, mandatory training, licensing and insurance -- if they were also offered some surety against the dreaded slippery slope. This could consist of a grand compact permanently setting aside one class of firearms from oversight.
Traditional bolt-action rifles and simple shotguns are rarely used by criminals, impulse murderers, or children. They are hard to conceal, slow to reload, difficult to bring to bear in close quarters, and not much help to hit-men or muggers. They have produced victims, to be sure, including some famous ones. Still, these basic firearms wreak havoc at a minuscule rate compared to the carnage spread by other weapons favored by criminals for concealment and rapid fire. They are also the firearms most appropriate for hunting, target shooting and home defense.
Oh , there is one more place where the bolt-action rifle proved itself -- on the battlefield. It was the primary weapon of most armies in both world wars. One criminal using such a rifle can be taken out by any SWAT team. But events in Bosnia and Chechnya have shown that it takes artillery and bloody-minded ruthlessness to root out large bands of dedicated neighbors, supporting and covering each other with hunting rifles.
If matters ever reached total civil war in America, with napalm and carpet bombing, a civilian militia would crumble, no matter how well armed. But in a borderline case, where soldiers and commanders refuse to stomach bombarding citizens, ten thousand men and women with simple rifles just might force a tyrant to negotiate. Maybe. At least it's a scenario believed by millions.
Okay, such talk about protecting a citizen's right to a "militia rifle" may sound romantic -- even bizarre to some -- but radicals on the other side are just as quixotic to imagine they will ever rid this society of all personal weapons. Nothing is more likely to cause civil war in America than a full bore effort to achieve a total ban. Neither side has a monopoly on unreasonableness.
Perhaps we should try listening to each others' fears, instead of simply ridiculing our opponents. It may be the only way to move beyond slippery slopes and silly extreme-scenarios toward the kind of pragmatic problem-solving that we are best known for in the world.
One thing is certain -- the present situation is intolerable. We need a compromise on gun control. If moderate gun owners will accept a constitution-level guarantee, keeping the least harmful class of weapons unregistered and forever safe from confiscation, we might finally see automobile-style regulation of handguns, semi-automatics and the other true engines of death that make life needlessly perilous in a decent civilization.
AFTERWORD January 2007:
Of course this was written in an earlier, somewhat more innocent age. A time when it was the far-right wingnut jobs who spoke of "black helicopters" and not regular joe soldiers in Iraq, whispering about "Blackwater Helicopters." A time when the Army Reserves and National Guard were still in their homes, at their jobs, training on weekends and fulfilling the "well-ordered militia" role, instead of being squandered in a foreign adventure, leaving us all wondering what stands between us and peril, if a surprise disaster hits. A time before power began consolidating so heavily among a few thousand golf buddies, that the actual "aristocratic control ratio" may soon be worse than it was when the Founders rebelled against King George and his cronies.
Under those circumstances, might any decent person... even a liberal... ponder a fresh view of the "insurrectionary recourse," at least in fantasy?
It bears pondering, and not just by liberals and moderates. The top aristos may want to start wondering... do they really want to head down a path that starts to alienate... and even radicalize... a well-armed and super-educated middle class? Over the long run, is that really smart or wise?
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Bottas: I can match Maldonado
5 June 2013 – Williams driver Valtteri Bottas believes he is currently performing at the same level as teammate Pastor Maldonado. Both drivers have yet to score a point for Williams this season but in the drivers' standings Bottas is ahead of his teammate based on better race finishes.
"I think my performances relative to Maldonado have been pretty good," Bottas said in an interview with the official F1 site. "Maldonado is experienced - it's already his third year at Williams - and I would say that I match him more-or-less. I can't really point at one particular thing that I've learned from him, but of course you pick up things, especially at a track like Monaco that I didn't know before this season. I was reading his data very carefully to see how he was doing it.
"In terms of the rest of the season, I have set a target for myself to improve as much as I can as a driver; to get better in the races and to give better feedback on the car. We have a lot of work to do together but there is no doubt in my mind that the results will come."


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Speaking with the Nikkei newspaper today (translated by Bloomberg) Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata hinted that the Wii U would likely be priced at more than ¥20,000 ($250) in Japan when it goes on sale next year. Iwata reportedly said that Nintendo is unlikely to sell the new console for the same price as the Wii, which launched at $250, as did the 3DS.
Bloomberg reports that Nintendo Co.'s stock fell to its lowest level in more than five years after the unveiling of the Wii U. This was due to analysts questioning the company's ability to repeat the success of the Wii -- especially with the new split focus on attempting to woo both hardcore and casual gamers simultaneously.
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It highlights the significance of time. Procrastination means intentionally delaying a thing/ duty. Resorting to such dilatory tactics can be compared to thieving time duration. This proverb 'Procrastination is the thief of time' was told by Edward Young. When a man who can complete a work in an hour, purposely delays and takes more time means, his intention is obvious.
He not only wastes his time, but other's time also. If he is working in a system, then die wastage is more like current charges. About die importance of time a lot have been told by many. Any thing spent can be earned and the loss made up. But when an hour or a day passes, it would not come back.
Stressing this vital aspect, Holmes had said, "Pick my left pocket of its silver dime. But spare die right, for it holds my golden time!" According to Holmes, he was ready to sacrifice his silver, but not time. He rated time on par with the gold. Valiant of this proverb, 'Time and tide wait for no man!'
A student who wastes a lot of time and reads his lessons just a day before die examination cannot fare well. Instead, if he reads the lesson taught on die same day means, he can simply revise die portion before the exam. This way he would never get confused.
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From acoustic folk to world music, indie rock to electronica and cult heroes to bright new talent, we present the Bazaar edit on the contemporary music scene . Follow our blog and check out our playlists on Spotify
Who: Rainy Milo
What: Hazy jazz infused hip-hop beats with stirring vocals akin to Amy Winehouse
Where: London
When: Milo started performing and writing from the age of 14, surrounding herself with like-minded creative people and getting involved with her local music scene. Her debut EP Limey was released late last year, and had record labels falling over themselves to sign the soulful songstress. Proving that she was serious about her sound, Milo declined their offers, feeling she wasnt ready and choosing instead to focus on developing her artistry.
Why: At the tender age of 17, Rainy Milos sound is incredibly mature, her smoky vocals upholding a pure and unadulterated emotion that belie her years. She retains her London accent throughout her honeyed melodies, giving her music a raw and authentic edge. Comparisons to Lily Allen, Adele, Rita Ora and Amy Winehouse can all be made, but one things for sure, this South-East Londoner has a panache that is all her own. With dreamy electro jazz beats and rhythms, her style is more similar to Morcheeba or Zero Seven with an added hip-pop overtone.
The highlight of the mixtape is the incredible Bout You. Milo provides a mysterious and pensive vocal over some funky jazz riffs provided by producer by BLCK RSSN. The track recently made it on to Gilles Petersons Brownswood Bubblers compilation series, which was a welcome endorsement from Peterson, one of the most knowledgeable veterans in the UK music industry. Other notable tracks include Dont Regret Me and Come Up and See Me, a stripped-down, decelerated take on Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel's Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me).
Not only a talented singer-songwriter, Milo could give the It-girls of the moment a run for their money in the style stakes too; expect the fashion set to take note of her quirky London look in the months and years to come.
Verdict: Rainy Milo has only begun to show what shes capable of, and with a start of this caliber, it will be exciting to see how her sound and style will develop with time. Watch this space.
Watch Out For: Rainy will play a set alongside a number of fellow up-and-coming artists at The Garage in Highbury and Islington on the 28th of March. Enjoy the £5 ticket price while it lasts, it wont be long until youre paying big bucks to see Miss Milo in action.


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Islet Transplantation Eliminates the Need for Insulin InjectionsDecember 15th, 2010
Islet cells are sugar-sensing cells in the pancreas that release insulin in order to maintain normal blood sugar levels in the body. In type 1 diabetes, the cells can no longer make insulin because the body's immune system has destroyed them. Type 1 diabetics must take daily insulin injections, usually a complex combination of short and long acting insulin.
Islet cell transplantation involves removing insulin-producing cells from a donor pancreas and transferring them into a person with diabetes. It's a non-surgical procedure in which the donated cells are inserted through a needle directly into the liver. Scientists developed the procedure in the 1960s, but the first islet transplantation attempts didn't take place until the 1990's. To everyone's disappointment, only 8% of the first transplants were successful. The problem was the same faced in other organ or tissue transplants - the recipient's immune system recognized the islets as foreign invaders, and attacked them. Adding to the problem, the anti-rejection drugs in use at the time interfered with insulin's effectiveness.
Canadian researchers at the University of Alberta (U of A) made a major breakthrough in 1999. Using sophisticated islet collection and preparation techniques and improved anti-rejection drugs, they achieved an impressive initial 100% success rate for the first month. But most of their patients eventually had to return to insulin injections as the transplanted islets lost their ability to function, although taking lower doses.
Over ten years later, islet transplantation is still an experimental procedure. Rejection issues remain, and it's difficult to obtain the typically 1 million islet cells needed for one procedure - the equivalent of two pancreases. Islet transplants are currently being performed at 17 research centers across the US, but are not widely available. The procedure is normally restricted to type 1 diabetics between the ages of 18 and 65 who have had diabetes for more than 5 years and have trouble with blood glucose control, resulting in serious complications.
In a successful islet cell transplant, the donor islets make insulin and release it into the patient's bloodstream. They also monitor and stabilize blood sugar levels, eliminating the need for daily insulin injections and frequent blood sugar monitoring. But islet transplant patients must take strong anti-rejection drugs for the rest of their lives, many of which have serious side effects. Unfortunately, most patients need more than one transplant to produce enough insulin that they can stop taking insulin injections. Although islet transplants still fall short of a cure, a successful procedure improves the quality of life of the patient, and lowers the risk of serious long-term diabetes complications such as stroke, heart disease, kidney disease, and eye and nerve damage.
Progress continues to be made towards better anti-rejection drugs, and improved methods to transplant the cells. Researchers are also attempting to obtain donor islets from other sources such as animals, and even trying to grow islet cells in the laboratory. The University of Wisconsin Health Centre claims about 80% of patients receiving an islet transplant have been able to stop taking insulin completely, and that those that still need insulin injections achieved better glucose control. As the procedure is still so new, the longest known period of insulin independence following a US transplant is 4 years. The pioneering U of A program reports that 15-20% of their patients remain insulin independent for 5 years after treatment, and these results are improving.
In the meantime, most Type 1 diabetics will continue to control their condition with diet, exercise, lifestyle changes and a combination of short and long acting insulin, and to follow the developments in islet transplants with great interest.


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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates that 20 million people have chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD is especially prevalent in patients with hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, in ethnic minorities, in the elderly, and in people who have relatives treated with dialysis. Current recommendations indicate that these patients need to be identified and managed aggressively to decrease progression of CKD. Achieving this goal is a challenge to all health care providers.Currently, CKD is staged based on estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) ranging from Stage 1 to 5. Each stage has unique issues that require attention. To help you detect these patients, the laboratory at CMMC is now reporting estimated GFR (eGFR) with each serum creatinine level ordered. GFR is usually accepted as the best overall index of kidney function in health and disease. A persistently reduced GFR is a specific indication of CKD. Below 60 ml/min/1.73 sq. meter, the prevalence of complications of CKD increases, as does the risk of cardiovascular disease. The National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP) of the National Institute of Diabetes and Diseases of the Kidney (NIDDK), National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and American Society of Nephrology (ASN) recommend estimating GFR from serum creatinine using the MDRD Study equation. This equation uses serum creatinine in combination with age, sex and race to estimate GFR and therefore improves upon several of the limitations with the use of serum creatinine. The MDRD Study equation has been rigorously developed and validated, is more accurate than measured creatinine clearance from 24-hour urine collections in most patients. NKDEP has provided a very informative website on the subject that will address many of your questions: NIH NKDEPTwenty-four-hour urine collections may be required to estimate GFR in the following conditions:
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Fetal Fibronectin testing is now available through the laboratory at Rumford Hospital. Fetal fibronectin is useful in assessing the risk of preterm delivery in women who are 22-35 weeks pregnant. There is a greater than 99% chance that delivery will not occur within two weeks of a negative test for Fetal Fibronectin. Fetal Fibronectin is measured from a vaginal swab specimen collected prior to digital examination or manipulation of the cervix. The specimen can be tested immediately, or a refrigerated specimen can be tested within 3 days of collection. If you think your practice may use Fetal Fibronectin testing, your staff will require a short course in proper specimen collection. Please contact Michael Eng, M.D. at 795-2338 to arrange training and delivery of specimen collection materials.
Central Maine Medical Center's Laboratory, assisted by the CMMC Communications Department, has developed an online informational resource for CMMC's laboratory scientists and those who use their services.The website features a extensive Laboratory Test Info database and provides clinicians with essential information about the many services offered by the CMMC Lab, including a General Information section, specific instructions regarding Specimen/Collection, and a Contact Us directory.Questions/comments about CMMC Laboratory services should be addressed to CMMC's laboratory director at 795-2330.Questions/comments about the website's content should be directed to Matt Twomey at 795-2330.Questions/comments about the function of the website should be directed to Darlene Ryder at 795-2196 or email@example.com
The VAP Cholesterol Panel is orderable. Mnemonic is: VAP CHOLThis should not be ordered in conjunction with a Coronary Risk Panel.
A new orderable group test for cord blood gases has been added to the order entry system. The group includes: pH, pCO2, pO2 and Base Excess. It is listed as Blood Gas, Cord on Millennium and will soon be incorporated into the newborn Caresets.
To download the Greiner Tube Conversion Chart click here.
CMMC Laboratory is now performing MRSA Screening by PCR. This technique offers a faster turn around time than the traditional culture method. To view the MRSA Screening Flowchart click here.
RANDOM URINE MICROALBUMIN/CREATININE RATIO: As of Tuesday, June 26, 2007, we will discontinue screening samples for macroalbuminuria with a "dipstick" procedure. As of this date, all urine microalbumin/creatinine ratio determinations will be analyzed directly on the chemistry system without prescreening. If a sample demonstrates an albumin concentration > 18 mg/dL, the following footnote will be appended to the result: ADDITIONAL FOOTNOTE INFORMATION FOR URINE MICROALBUMIN/CREATININE RATIO: The absolute albumin concentration on this random urine sample exceeds 18 mg/dL which suggests that macroalbuminuria is present in this sample. Therefore, a microalbumin determination may not be appropriate. A 24-hour urine collection for quantitative protein excretion is suggested if clinically indicated. Sample Processing Note: Please note that samples submitted from remote sites should be poured off into a leakproof sample transport tube with an appropriate barcoded accession label.
CMMC Antibiotic Susceptibility Report (Antibiogram) is now available on this website. This data is derived from isolates in the January - December 2006 timeframe for patients registered at CMMC. It does not include data for patients registered at Bridgton or Rumford Hospitals.Data is presented categorically by patient population and type of sample in both screen and printer friendly formats. You may navigate to this page by clicking the "Interpretive Information" button on the right side of the home page, or click here.
On Monday, September 24, 2007, all CMHC laboratories will convert to a new calibration for serum creatinine determinations. Reference ranges and serum creatinine results will be slightly lower. This change is being made to align our creatinine methodology to recommendations made by the National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP). NKDEP is an initiative of the National Institutes of Health, designed to reduce the morbidity and mortality caused by kidney disease and its complications.The following changes should be noted:
Matt Twomey, LIS Manager at CMMC, delivered a presentation at the annual fall Northeast Laboratory Conference in Portland, Maine. The presentation described the CMMC lab introduction of autoverification using the Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Fusion 5,1 chemistry system and the Sysmex Alpha hematology system.To download a copy of the presentation, click this link.
Johanna Ward, Transfusion Services Manager at CMMC, delivered a presentation at the annual fall Northeast Laboratory Conference in Portland, Maine. The presentation described "A Collaboration between The American Red Cross and Central Maine Medical Center" to establish a Blood Donation Center. To download a copy of the presentation, click this link.
On September 19, 2007, the revised Maine HIV testing statute comes into effect. LD 429 amends some of the requirements for HIV consent and counseling to allow for routine HIV testing. These changes will simplify the testing process and allow providers to more easily comply with the Revised Recommendations for HIV Testing of Adults, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women in Health-Care Settings published by the US Centers for Disease Control in September 2006.The highlights of the revised Maine statue are:
As of November 11, 2007, we have changed the decimal precision for serum creatinine from hundredths back to tenths. Background Information: In September, 2007, we changed serum creatinine to report to hundredths in an effort to reduce the error that rounding introduces in the eGFR equation. Soon after making this change, we received a number of comments from providers that this made the review of creatinine data more difficult and that the added precision in the creatinine was of limited clinical value. After weighing all of the pros and cons in the issue, we have decided to return the creatinine decimal precision back to tenths. Reference ranges will be rounded accordingly.
The Maine CDC has announced a mumps outbreak in Southern and Central Maine. These confirmed cases are the first confirmed cases in Maine in over a decade. Maine CDC is advising physicians to be on the lookout for mumps symptoms and to collect samples for laboratory testing. Oral swabs for Mumps RT-PCR AND serum for Mumps IgM antibody should be submitted for testing. Sample collection instructions may be found on our website: Mumps Outbreak Alert 11-20-07 .Follow this link Maine CDC Health Alert Network System (HAN) for more information from the Maine CDC.
On November 30, 2007, all CMHC laboratories will convert to a new Coronary Risk Panel. This new panel configuration addresses several issues:
On Monday, December 17, 2007, several reference ranges for commonly ordered tests will be changed. This change is based on a "Normal Study" that was perfomed at CMMC. To view the list of changes, click this link. Please feel free to contact a member of the pathology team if you have any questions on this.
CMMC Laboratory will be converting the cardiac Troponin assay to a higher sensitivity method on February 7, 2008. This new assay is manufactured by Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Corporation and represents a significant improvement in sensitivity and low end precision over the previous assay. Reference ranges for this new troponin assays will change. The new upper reference limit (URL) of 0.03 ng/mL is based on the 99th percentile of a normal population. The following interpretive information will appear on test reports.INTERPRETIVE DATA FOR TROPONIN-I: Upper Reference Limit (URL).........less than or equal to 0.03 ng/mLMyocardial injury is reflected by an increased troponin level above the 99th percentile of a normal reference population. Myocardial injury cannot be reliably ruled out until at least two successive samples, obtained over no less than 6 hours yield completely negative results.Myocardial infarction is diagnosed when myocardial injury exists in the clinical setting of acute myocardial ischemia.Increased troponin concentrations may be found in conditions other than AMI that can result in myocardial damage. These conditions include, but are not limited to: sepsis, congestive heart failure, hypertension with left ventricular hypertrophy, hemodynamic compromise, myocarditis, mechanical injury including cardiac surgery, defibrillation, chronic renal failure and cardiac toxins.Additional Interpretive Information:In the setting of a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a PCI-related myocardial infarction may be considered when there is a troponin increase of greater than 3 x 99th percentile URL (0.10 ng/mL) in addition to clinical evidence of ischemia. In the setting of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), a CABG-related myocardial infarct may be considered when there is a troponin increase of greater than 5 x 99th percentile URL (0.17 ng/mL) plus either new pathologic Q waves or new LBBB, or angiographically documented new graft or native coronary artery occlusion, or imaging evidence of new loss of viable myocardium.
Rubella Antibody, IgG for immune status determination will change slightly due to a methodology change and updated testing guidelines. The qualitative result classifications will now be either: Negative, Low Positive or Positive. Our previous method identified an "Indeterminate" category for Rubella Antibody levels between 5-10 IU/mL. Results in this category will now be qualitatively classified as negative for immunity.INTERPRETIVE INFORMATION FOR RUBELLA ANTIBODY, IGG will be as follows on test reports:Negative - Less than 10 IU/mL - Patient is presumed to be not immune to Rubella infection.Low Positive - Between 10 and 14.9 IU/mL - Antibody levels >/= 10.0 IU/mL are considered to be an indication of Rubella immunity.Positive - Greater than/equal 15 IU/mL - Antibody levels >/= 10.0 IU/mL are considered to be an indication of Rubella immunity.
Viral hepatitis is an infection caused by one of five distinct viruses. The most commonly identified types in the United States are Hepatitis A virus (HAV), Hepatitis B virus (HBV), and Hepatitis C virus (HCV). All three viruses can cause acute illness characterized by nausea, malaise, abdominal pain, and jaundice. HBV and HCV can also produce chronic infections that are associated with an increased risk for chronic liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma.As of April 2008, CMMC laboratory will offer a panel of tests appropriate for the evaluation of acute or chronic Hepatitis B & C. This panel will be performed in-house.Hepatitis B/C Panel:
As of April 28, 2008, the CMMC Laboratory will no longer be performing the Semen Analysis Procedure.The Central Maine Fertility Center at 287 Main St., Suite 201, in Lewiston will continue to perform this analysis. We recommend that patients in need of this procedure, call the fertility coordinator, Louise Michaud, at the Fertility Center at 795-7180 or 795-5787 or toll free at 800-978-0315 to schedule an appointment. Please be advised that an appointment must be made before any specimen for analysis is collected and delivered to the Fertility Center. Specimens that arrive without an appointment will not be tested.The CMMC laboratory will continue to evaluate post vasectomy specimens for the presence of sperm.
Thanks to all the wonderful volunteers who cheerfully help us out in the laboratory. Your dedication and commitment to our organization is heart-warming! Even when the snow is deep and the weather doesn't cooperate, you folks are always here to help. We appreciate that! To all the volunteers who help deliver lab samples - Thank you! To Richard and Herb who file slides in histology - Thank you! To Matt for all the help with the website - Thank you!
Beginning July 28, 2008,CMMC laboratory will replace the BNP test with NT-proBNP. NT-proBNP is one of two well established peptides of cardiac muscle origin, BNP being the other. BNP and NT-proBNP provide similar information regarding the development of congestive heart failure (CHF).BNP is an active natriuretic and diuretic peptide hormone. NT-proBNP is a hormonally inactive peptide which is secreted in an equimolar amount as BNP in response to neurohormonal or mechanical stimulation. Both have been used with other cardiac markers to stratify risk in coronary syndromes and they may also be useful in the emergent discrimination of heart failure from non-cardiac causes of dyspnea. Assay values of both BNP and NT-proBNP are age dependent; both increase as renal function declines. Both are good markers for the diagnosis and prognosis of CHF. Numeric values for the two assays are significantly different.The following interpretive information will appear on NT-proBNP reports:
Written by Matthew T. Twomey, MT(ASCP) August 8, 2008 As of Monday, September 8, 2008, a new myocardial marker profile will be introduced for the diagnosis and evaluation of acute myocardial infarction. Troponin Profile will consist of sequential Troponin-I determinations at timed intervals. When ordered, samples will be collected immediately (baseline), with subsequent samples collected at three and six hours after the initial order. Troponin-I will be analyzed using the current high sensitivity method that was introduced in February, 2007 (CLICK here to view related article). The current Myocardial Profile consists of a sequence of samples collected at baseline, 3 hours, 6 hours and 12 hours; samples are analyzed for Troponin-I and total CK with reflexive determinations for CK-MB. As of September 8, 2008, all order sets that are routinely used for evaluation of myocardial infarction/injury will be changed to reflect the new Troponin Profile. CK and CK-MB will no longer be included in the profile. Clinicians may add additional tests to the Troponin profile order set as needed. Order sets that include the Troponin Profile will include optional (unchecked) orders for 9 hour and 12 hour samples for troponin. While this is not normally required in routine assessment of myocardial infarction, additional orders may be selected if clinically warranted. This change builds upon a number of improvements that have been introduced in the past year at CMHC laboratory facilities for the assessment of myocardial injury. In February, 2008, CMMC Laboratory introduced the high sensitivity troponin assay on the Vitros EciQ analyzer (Ortho Clinical Diagnostics). In July, 2008, Rumford and Bridgton Hospitals introduced the same troponin assay on the Vitros EciQ in an effort to enhance and standardize the troponin assay across all CMHC laboratories. These changes bring our laboratories into close alignment with recommendations made in the expert consensus document by the Joint ESC/ACCF/AHA/WHF Task Force for the Redefinition of Myocardial Infarction1. More importantly, these changes have improved the sensitivity, specificity and timeliness of myocardial marker measurements at the CMHC laboratories in an effort to provide state of the art cardiac services to our patients.
When this change is implemented, the following important points should be noted:
Matt Twomey, LIS Manager at CMMC, delivered a presentation at the annual fall Northeast Laboratory Conference in Portland, Maine. The presentation focused on Integrating HIV Testing Into Routine Care and the use of the Ortho Vitros HIV 1,2 Antibody test.To download a copy of the presentation, click this link.
Written by Matthew T. Twomey, MT(ASCP) October 23, 2008Johanna Ward, Transfusion Services Manager at CMMC, presented a poster at the 2008 AABB Annual Meeting held in Montréal this October. The presentation described "A Collaboration between The American Red Cross and Central Maine Medical Center" to establish a Blood Donation Center. To download a copy of the poster presentation, click this link.
CMMC Laboratory has received a number of calls and questions related to the recent influenza outbreak. The most accurate and up-to-date information is available from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) websites: US CDC H1N1 Influenza and Maine CDC Home Page . Testing for influenza is available through Maines CDC laboratory, the Health & Environmental Testing Laboratory (HETL) in Augusta, Maine. CMMC laboratory will refer samples to the HETL for testing as appropriate. Collect TWO SWABS for all influenza testing - All samples submitted for routine influenza testing should include TWO SWABS in the event that follow-up testing at the HETL is required. Updated collection instructions are provided on the CMMC LabHelp website: Influenza Sample Collection Additional testing performed at the HETL will be reported separately.
Written by Matthew T. Twomey, MT(ASCP) December 22, 2009As of Tuesday, December 22, 2009, our blood culture analyzer will be upgraded to a Bactec-FX System. This instrument uses the same technology for rapid detection of positives as our older Bactec analyzer. Collection techniques and culture media will be identical with this upgrade.
Due to numerous outbreaks of Bordetella pertussis currently thoughout Maine, testing demand has increased significantly for Bordetella pertussis at the state public health lab. In order to increase sample throughput and provide more timely results for clinicians, HETL will temporarily suspend offering Bordetella cultures effective immediately. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test method will be used routinely for all samples. While culture is important early on in identifying outbreaks, the PCR method provides superior senstivity, turnaround time and does not require the use of specialized culture media. HETL will resume offering culture to clients when specimen volume returns to baseline levels. June 6, 2012
Heparin plasma sample will no longer be accepted for quantitative analysis of digoxin. The CMMC Laboratory was recently notified by the manufacturer that analysis of heparinized plasma samples of digoxin using the Ortho Diagnositics product VITROS DGXN may give falsely elevated levels. If a heparinized plasma sample is used, the false positive bias may be sufficient to indicate incorrectly that the patient is in the therapeutic range for digoxin. If a serum sample is used, assays results are unaffected. Heparinized plasma samples will be rejected and a request for a serum sample will be made.
In order to facilitate the standardization of reticulocyte counts derived from various automated methods and the manual method, the instruments used at Central Maine Medical Center have been recalibrated. This recalibration results in a change in our reference range for patient greater than six months. Ranges for newborns through six months of age have not changed.


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"Let them try and shoot at women and children."
The real world isn't anything like the fantasy that the Western left has constructed. This is what the world was like until the last hundred years. This is what most of it is still like. This is what destroying American power leaves the world open to.
At first I assumed that the audio might have been tampered with, but the same statement is up on the RT propaganda site of the regime. Putin wants people to hear this and understand it. It's the equivalent of Khrushchev's shoe.
Putin: Listen to me. Listen to me carefully. I want you to correctly understand me.
If we reach that decision, only if we reach that decision, it will only be for the defense of Ukrainian citizens, let anyone from the military dare shoot at their own people which we will be behind, not in front but behind, let them try and shoot at women and children.
Let me see who in the Ukraine will give such an order.
RT has the official Putin line and this is how it presents it.
"We are not going to a war against the Ukrainian people," he said. "I want you to understand it unambiguously. If we do take a decision, it would only be to protect Ukrainian citizens. Let anybody in the military dare, and they'd be shooting their own people, who would stand up in front of us. Shoot at women and children. I'd like to see anyone try and order such a thing in Ukraine."
The RT translation makes it sound as if the Ukrainians will voluntarily act as human shields, but in fact Putin never says the "their own people who stand up in front of us" part on the video. He only states that "we will stand behind them".
This is what a Post-American world looks like.


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Simply having a big billboard with your company's logo plastered all over it won't cut it anymore in today's market, especially for tech companies who are constantly fighting for brand appeal. Companies that are struggling to build a presence should take a page out of Qualcomm's recent ad campaign if they really want to make use of all that marketing dollars.
Marketing has always been one of those hit and miss thing for a lot of companies, but Qualcomm's latest stunt may just be a hit. Check out this video of the chip maker's method for embedding its brand into the minds both the young and old alike.
What does Qualcomm make again? Beats me.


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Bible college students in Karnataka worked hard to clean the streets of any debris and clear away trash and weeds.
All around Karnataka, India, on August 15, Gospel for Asia-supported missionaries celebrated Independence Day by serving their country. Within each region, teams were created to reach different areas of the community.
A Women's Fellowship team visited an orphanage on the outskirts of a city and taught the children songs, stories and dances. Treats and small gifts were passed out to nearly 150 children.
A group of Bible college students swept the main streets of one town and cleaned a local market, while another group conducted a special program at a nursery school.
The local officials noted the Christians' love for their country while they served, offering words of encouragement and appreciation for their dedication, reported a GFA field correspondent.
A local jail also received a visit from GFA-supported pastors, who shared the love of Jesus with the inmates.
GFA-supported missionaries gladly presented hospital patients gifts of food and the Word of God.
"The team received very encouraging responses from the inmates and authorities," our correspondent noted.
Later, the pastors headed to a nearby hospital to spend time with the patients, praying for them and sharing the hope of the Gospel. They also distributed fruits and treats while there.
Bridge of Hope students in Karnataka also celebrated India's independence by conducting ceremonies where they hoisted the national flag and listened to local leaders speak about the need for being good and responsible citizens of their country.


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Juicy J let fans know the producers on his upcoming album and they are some of the heaviest hitters in the game.
He may have never went away, but Juicy J has been experiencing a resurgence of sorts with handling some producing of big tracks and releasing his own. Now the Memphis Three 6 Mafia alum is gearing up for his next album and he's revealed that there are some huge producers on the project.
Taking to Twitter, Juicy rapped off producers on the project which will include "Bandz" producer Mike Will Made It, Lex Luger, Young Chop, The Weeknd, Crazy Mike, Baby E, Edan, Danny Boy, Timbalande, Dr. Luke, and of course Juicy himself.
Producers on my album: juicyj,mike will, lex Luger, young chop ,crazy mike, dr Luke ,baby e,Timbland ,Edan ,danny boy theweeknd, & more— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) July 6, 2013
As Wiz Khalifa let fans know a few weeks ago, Stay Trippy will be dropping in late August, and looking at this roster of hit-makers, expect it to be ripe with bangers.


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I heard an interesting podcast on the way to work this morning: Jason Van Orden's notes from the Frederator.
Jason said Fred Siebert recommends that you find what you're passionate about, and then pursue it online via blogging or other social media. You'll be amazed by the number of people you meet and network with. These people will help take you beyond where you could go yourself. They will help you overcome your weaknesses and broaden your perspective.
Also, Siebert says to follow these three principles with blogging:
Seth Godin has some of the same points on his post on how to write a blog post, but adds some more criteria — basically making your posts thought-provoking.
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Four United Nations helicopters taking off from a fortified base in Abyei were shot at Tuesday by northern gunmen as President Omar al-Bashir struck a defiant tone against international condemnation of his army's occupation of the town at the weekend.
A U.N. spokeswoman said that 14 shots were fired at the helicopters, but none hit the helicopters and no one was injured.
The contempt for international opinion that this attack on the U.N. shows was echoed by President Bashir who is defying calls to withdraw from the disputed town and territory.
"Abyei is northern Sudanese land," he declared in a speech in Khartoum. He added that his troops would respond to any "provocation" from the south.
Bashir also poured scorn on U.S. warnings that his invasion and occupation of Abyei could keep Sudan on the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism and jeopardize debt relief negotiations and the lifting of sanctions.
"Sudan is not greedy for the carrot of America, and does not fear from its stick," Bashir said.
Further evidence of the destruction wrought by the north's assault on Abyei was revealed by the Satellite Sentinel Project, founded by Hollywood actor George Clooney and Sudan activist John Prendergast.
"This latest attack by the Khartoum regime demonstrates that the lack of consequences for such offensive actions will ensure that they continue," warned Prendergast.