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The ongoing Dieselgate scandal has thrown Volkswagen into an administrative, public relations, and financial crisis. But while many residents of Planet Earth seem eager to shove Volkswagen under the bus, the automaker received a vote of support from 45 entrepreneurs and investors, who asked California not to punish the German automaker.
Except, their plea comes with a very, very big catch.
These days, it's pretty obvious that the cars of tomorrow will rely on electricity rather than fossil fuels, but it took Volkswagen a long time to see the writing on the wall.
While many of its competitors spoke eagerly of their electrified cars, Volkswagen was busy digging in its heels, insisting that "clean diesel" was cheaper and better for the environment. The company's former Audi chief (now head of Cadillac) called the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt "a car for idiots", and the brand put the brakes on its own electric car program for a while.
Oh, how things change.
In September, of course, we learned that Volkswagen engineers had equipped more than 11 million diesel vehicles with software designed to cheat on emissions tests. Why? Because those folks couldn't figure out how to meet strict emissions regulations here in the U.S.
Now, Volkswagen has changed its tune. It's finally, reluctantly begun to turn away from diesel and focus more energy (pun intended) on electric vehicles.
Watching Volkswagen spin out of control, you'd think electric car evangelists like Tesla CEO Elon Musk might be consumed with schadenfreude. But yesterday, Musk and 44 others signed an open letter to the chair of the California Air Resources Board, Mary Nichols, asking that Volkswagen not be required to repair diesel vehicles registered in California.
Say what? It's true, but there's a stinging catch:
"The VW emissions scandal is mainly the result of physics meeting fiction. In the simplest terms, we have reached the point of de miminis returns in extracting performance from a gallon of diesel while reducing pollutants, at least at reasonable cost. Unsurprisingly, and despite having the greatest research and development program in diesel engines, VW had to cheat to meet current European and U.S. standards. Meeting future tighter diesel standards will prove even more fruitless."
The letter goes on to argue that fixing Volkswagen diesels will be expensive and impractical. Many owners won't even bother to have their cars repaired because they know that the fix will diminish their performance.
What do Musk and Co. propose? As it turns out, they have a rather thoughtful alternative plan, which includes these four steps (emphasis ours):
1./ Release VW from its obligation to fix diesel cars already on the road in California, which represent an insignificant portion of total vehicles emissions in the State, and which cars do not, individually, present any emissions-related risk to their owners or occupants
2./ Instead, direct VW to accelerate greatly its rollout of zero emission vehicles, which by their very nature, have zero emissions and thus present zero opportunities for cheating, and also do not require any enforcement dollars to verify
3./ Require that this acceleration of the rollout of zero emissions vehicles by VW result in a 10 for 1 or greater reduction in pollutant emissions as compared to the pollution associated with the diesel fleet cheating, and achieve this over the next 5 years


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The Wall Street Journal recently wrote a page 1 story on real, live Japanese men who take vacations with their virtual girlfriends. With no need for an actual human counterpart, this Nintendo-powered "LovePlus+" virtual dating experience is perhaps the ultimate apotheosis of high tech social media in rendering the human "social" component obsolete.
The predilections of this subset of Japanese salarymen aside (let alone what would-be Delaware Senator Christine O'Donnell might think), technology and social media have actually brought the rest of us closer together through myriad new ways to exchange information and ideas, forge common ground and really, actually connect with each other out in cyberspace.
Websites, webcasts, webinars and wikis. Podcasts and portals. YouTube, LinkedIn and Skype. Blogs, vlogs, VOIP and video conferencing. Flickr, Facebook, FaceTime. Twitter (which itself modestly notes, "is without a doubt the best way to share and discover what is happening right now"). And this is just the beginning of a tiny sliver of what's out there, of course. The explosion of social media platforms and other meaningfully interactive Internet environments has created unprecedented ways for people and the organizations they form to communicate, collaborate, share and connect today. The human experience lost by first generation "talking at you" web platforms – modeled more on traditional broadcast and mass media than on an understanding of how to harness the power of interactive media – is quickly being redefined with new and dynamic social media platforms that lead the way in rehumanizing the online experience.
Still, the value of open dialogue, exchange and interaction offered through face-to-face, in-person interactions has never gone and will never go away. Why? Even with revolutionary advances, human communication and understanding still depend on immersion and context that often can't be captured even by new social media, as fantastic as it may be. Despite all the ingenuity and advances of virtual interaction, face-to-face communication and human-to-human connection remain essential for people and organizations to share information, bring ideas to life, forge common ground, inspire allegiance and deepen relationships among employees, partners and customers.
This may be the dying polemic of an old guy, but all the non-verbal communication – body language and facial expressions, from the arched eyebrow to the eye roll to the wink, as well as the tone and significance of raised pitch versus an ironic aside – can easily escape notice, let alone scrutiny in the virtual world. Because what we experience is sensory rather than strictly analytical, the consyntagmatic meaning of the most well-crafted communications can fall short, regardless of the emoticon appended to an email or text message.
New ways have emerged and evolved to create experiences that better educate, engage and immerse to influence the rational, emotional and self-expressive needs that guide human behavior. As technology advances, a range of multimedia alternatives create new approaches for delivering compelling communications that are both interactive and informative in live environments. A smart, well-crafted message delivered across live multimedia platforms creates opportunities not only to inform and engage, but also the chance to inspire. An effective and efficient in-person communicative event that enables people to see, hear, touch and feel can be as crucial to organizational change and forging common purpose as an enterprise-wide technology transformation. And it's not about pumping music, smoke machines and pyrotechnics (although they can have a role, too).
In the brave new world of social media and beyond, face-to-face communication and interaction will remain fundamental to connecting people, communicating goals, forging strategies, setting expectations, implementing organizational strategy and developing the shared purpose that undergirds long-term success. Tony King noted in the Financial Times, "In this wonderful world of multimedia, no matter what twists or turns technology will take, one thing will remain self-evident, content is king." This quote from 1993 is now 17 years old, but the premise remains true for both whizbang new social media and old school non-virtual (to wit, in person) interactions. Compelling content matters today more than ever to create interactions that engage, educate, excite, and yes, connect . . . even if only with your virtual girlfriend.

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Discussion in 'Lawn Mowing' started by DieselDeere, Oct 26, 2003.
What side catcher will easily empty into a garbage bag?
I have an accelerator xl aluminum catcher and was looking for the same thing. I found them at home depot . Husky 55 gal clear bags. They fit over the rear opening of the catcher by sort of stretching the bag over the opening. The bag stays on by itself. I then simply remove the catcher from the mower and invert it. Everything falls perfectly into the bag, no spilling and the bag has just enough room left over to tie it up.
Are you suggesting to take off the rear door, using the bag that is put over the back as the "back door?"
I don't have an Accelerator (sp?) catcher, but have looked at their web page. I see the catcher has a back door that is removable. I have a Grass Gobbler (yea -- so heavy, but it is what I started with several years ago), and perhaps the same idea would work as you suggest. Gobbler has a removable rear door.
I have a few places that require bagging with my Exmark. I am able to leave the bags at the curb for trash haulers, so need to put clippings in plastic bags. Presently, I use 33 gal barrel, lined with a plastic bag. But, getting clippings from the catcher to the barrel is sloppy and time consuming. I also use a cloth bagger (lighter than the Gobbler), and it is more difficult to dump clippings into the barrel - great for dumping onto tarps!
I have the same problem. I like to put clippings into trash bags but I have not found a good solution yet. This is definately something that needs attention. I guess its time to quit looking for existing ideas and actually design what I need.
Sounds like a good winter project starting to form.
Roger, when my catcher fills up I stop my mower, remove the rear door to the catcher and stretch the 55 gal plastic bag over the opening. I then lift the catcher off of the mower and turn it upside down. The 55 gal bag stays on by itself because it is on the rear of the catcher pretty tight. I had the same delima as you about how to dump my leaves/ clippings in an efficient manner. This method solved it for me. I will be happy to explain further. Just let me know if you have any questions.
Good info ... I understand. I'll have to try this method with my Gobbler.
I've really struggled with this issue. I get very upset about the time spent - mower is idling, not moving forward across the grass while I'm fiddling with bags. I made good progress this season, finding the right barrels, right bags, way to hold the bags, way to tie them, where to place the barrels, etc. My consolation in spending some time is that I'm not hauling away the clippings -- yea!!
This season, I have left nearly 700 bags at the curb (working on 10th box of 70 bags).
Holy clippings bagman! You should defintely give my method a try. No barrels. No walking over to the barrel. I keep 3 or4 bags in my pocket so Im ready to empty my catcher immedately.
Locutus- What size bagger do you have?? How well do those 55 Gallon bags hold up with all the weight?
I really need a solution to this problem and it sounds like you have found it! I hope that all these catchers have the same size rear end so that the bags will fit the one I need for my Scag.
Jimbo, I have the exgcxl which I think stands for Exmark Grass Catcher extra large. I have yet to rip a bag. I was surprised at the strength of these bags. They are husky clear 55 gal bags at home depot. Peter at the accelerator forum on this site would be able to answer your question concerning the size of the rear openings, although I would quess they would be the same if you get the xl size. Happy to answer any more questions you may have.
Jimbo, I had also considered using some sort of bugee cord to hold the bags on while dumping the catcher if the bags didnt fit as tightly as they did.


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Looking back over the years Bill Bolton said, "I'm proud to be a part of history and have lived to experience the level of competition and fan support we see in women's basketball today; all of this was made possible by the young players and coaches who are now considered pioneers of the game. They had the desire to achieve greatness despite the hardships they faced during that era."
The majority of those coaches, now considered pioneers of the game, went on to establish winning records and national championships with many players they recruited at the B/C Camps. Michelle Edwards, one of the greatest players at the University of Iowa, admits that she had a "very good childhood". Growing up she had never ventured away from until she left for the highly touted B/C All-Star Camp, she said, "It was an experience that turned my life around athletically." A relatively unknown prep star Edwards was named Most Valuable Player at B/C Camp and that led to a wide range of interest from coaches across the country. Edwards said, "No one knew who I was when I went to B/C Camp, but afterwards, I ended up getting letters from every college you could think of." The coaches who were the pioneers of women's basketball and recruited heavily from the talent at B/C were Vivian Stringer, University of Iowa; Leon Barmore, Louisiana Tech; Linda Sharp, Southern Cal; Pat Head-Summit, University of Tennessee; Marianne Stanley, Old Dominion; Joann Rutherford, University of Missouri; Rene Portland, Penn State; Andy Landers, University of Georgia; Jody Conradt, University of Texas; Van Chancellor, University of Mississippi; Joan Bonvicini, Long Beach State; Chris Weller, University of Maryland; Joe Champi, Auburn and Kay Yow, North Carolina State – to name a few.
Bill Bolton said, "I saw the attendance of the women's game reach capacity crowds at schools across the nation like the University of Tennessee. Today, these young athletes have an opportunity in the U. S. to go on to the pros and earn good salaries and benefits without going overseas to play. Carol Blazejowski became the highest paid player in the women's pro league earning $150,000. Contracts today far exceed that amount in the WNBA formed in 1997. I think of all the women athletes with skills to be great pro players, but never had the opportunity to play in a league with the fan support and benefits we see in the WNBA today."
In looking back on those moments of memories Bolton thinks of all the athletes and coaches who paved the way for everyone involved in the game today. When the Hall of Famers of that era get together and reflect on their careers it has to be a wonderful feeling for the former B/C All-Star campers and coaches to know they made a difference for everyone who followed. Those special moments are like the end of the movie, A League of Their Own, when all the great players of that league gathered at the hall of fame many years later. It was an emotional experience to remember the greatest days of their lives as they all went down glory road together!


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Chelsea new boy Filipe Luis probably didn't fear starting over in England because he was traveling with Atletico buddies Thibaut Courtois and Diego Costa.
But even if he was riding solo, he would have been quickly integrated into the Brazilian contingent at the club and found a kindred spirit in midfielder Willian – the two players sharing the same birthday!
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Swansea City v Chelsea
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Kick-off: 16.07 BST.
TV: Live, Sky Sports1, Highlights, BBC ONE Match of the Day2.
Swansea (Possible, 4-2-3-1): Vorm; Rangel, Chico, Williams, Davies; Britton, Shelvey; De Guzman, Michu, Routledge' Bony.
Out: Bartley (hamstring).
Chelsea (Possible, 4-2-3-1): Cech; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta; Matic, Ramires; Oscar, Willian, Schürrle; Eto'o.
Test: Hazard (calf).
Referee: Phil Dowd. Matches: 22, R2 Y98.
Betting: Home 4-1, Away 4-6, Draw 11-4.
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Swansea will be hoping that Chelsea are still celebrating their late but successful comeback against Paris St-Germain in the week.
If they are, Swansea could sneak another valuable point, at least, in their quest to remain in the top flight.
If Chelsea hit form again it could be another miserable weekend for caretaker head coach Garry Monk.
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Swansea head coach Garry Monk has reported no new injury worries ahead of Sunday's Liberty Stadium clash against Barclays Premier League title-chasers Chelsea.
The Swans are looking to bounce back from last weekend's 1-0 defeat at Hull.
That result means they are still not guaranteed safety from relegation, and they now face a Chelsea side fresh from booking their place in the Champions League semi-finals.
Meanwhile, Chelsea forward Eden Hazard is likely to miss Sunday's match with a calf injury sustained against Paris St Germain on Tuesday night.
Mohamed Salah and Nemanja Matic are available after being ineligible in Champions League competition, while midfielder Ramires is back from a three-match domestic ban following his dismissal in the controversial loss at Aston Villa.
Demba Ba, who scored the goal which took Chelsea into the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday night, could start a first Premier League game since October after being used mainly as a substitute this term.
Stat of the game: Swansea have lost 16 league games, more than at any time for 10 years, when they lost 17.
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The first small border was from a piece of hand dyed fabric that a member had which when cut in strips allowed us to produce the lovely shaded effect that we achieved.
When I was doing the second larger border I goofed up real good.
I was supposed to do the side strips first -but-moving along in my merry old way I started with the top--duh.
When I realised my mistake (with the help of a friend) I realised that I didn't have enough fabric to cut another strip and we didn't want to have a join in the border so we came up with the idea of putting in a corner block.
I would like to say that I knew what I was doing and it was planned that way but I would be lying and what the heck it has turned out ok in the end.
We finished it off with a dark green binding.
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abortion or not
Im having a hard time with making a decision.Im 5 weeks pregnant and my bf is not ghat suppotive. I already have 6 month old,so I know its going to be hard. After I found out I was pregnant I asked my boyfriend if he saw a future with me and he said no not with the way that things are going. I told him lets.go our seperate ways and then daid whateber you want and left it at that. I then told him that I wanted an abortion out of anger andhe said er k no. Now if he dosent s
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I read your other post too and I'm very sorry that your boyfriend is not supportive. I think the most important thing to remember is that it's not really about him or even about your relationship right now, it's about the life of your little baby. Obviously having two kids 15 months apart will be initially challenging, but it also quickly becomes wonderful and they will entertain each other and be good friends -- it's a built in playmate!
I also think the fact that your boyfriend doesn't want to end the baby's life says he's probably scared and concerned at this point, and hopefully will man-up and take responsiblity for the life you've made together. If he does, great. If he doesn't, and uses this baby as an excuse to end your relationship, he's not worth staying with anyway.
Lastly, I would really encourage you to find a birth control method you're comfortable with that is effective for you after this baby is born. You're obviously in the super fertile club :) and that way you could space out number 2 and 3 (if you want more after this one) until you wanted to be pregnant again.
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I also this it will be great (and hard) to have the children close together. I had two babies close together (one planned, the other not) and they are best friends. I hope you make the right decision and give your son or daughter life and not have it depend on a man's support. I will pray for you..
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A lot of people will tell you that "life" is the "right decision". The right decision is internal to you - it depends on your situation, your needs, your experiences. You need to be able to handle what's coming down the chutes and if that precludes having a baby right now, then you may choose to wait. If, on the other hand, you really WANT to have the baby or you think it would be too much emotional pain to terminate, then the answer is to have the baby and put everything you've got into raising it well.
Everyone has an answer that is based on how they see the world. The way I see it: you and this child are the ones affected by this decision and no one can rightfully tell you what you need to do because no one has your perspective or knowledge of the situation. Examine your situation, search your heart, and perhaps seek the counsel of a family planning professional who will withhold judgement or opinions and support you with facts and options. Make an educated and rational decision if possible to optimize the outcome for yourself and those directly involved.
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The "life is the right decision" view is based on the fact that this baby deserves to be able to live. If the mother cannot take care of the baby she should put the baby up for adoption. Killing the baby for the convenience of the mother is wrong.
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She, on the other hand, has the right to an abortion regardless of your opinion.
Here's mine;
Forcing physiological slavery on an independent adult for the sake of a non-viable entity (no, it's not a baby yet) is wrong. (A fetus is the biological equivalent of a parasite - whether it is permitted to continue demanding bodily resources or not is the choice of the person whose body supports it - in this case, it *is not* you.) Her body is not territory over which your feelings or thoughts have any jurisdiction.
Forcing a woman to grow a child inside her (at a great physical cost/risk) and then give it away (at a great emotional/mental health cost/risk) because she can't afford to take care of it herself is wrong.
Forcing people to bring unwanted/unprepared-for children into the world when so many languish unloved in orphanages and foster care is wrong.
See how morality is a matter of individual rationalization and belief? Why is yours so much more valuable than that of a person who thinks that the mother's needs trump those of anything alive inside her?
Lastly, unless you're putting up the money to help her raise this child or get therapy when giving it away is the emotional equivalent of a nuclear bomb in her life, you really have no business telling her she has to keep the pregnancy.
She has the right to decide, and that's the fact.
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Since when did this site become a debate? I've been seeing this more and more. The reason I love JM is because it usually has a lot of rational calm discussions.. In this board, there are always three options available to those looking for advice.. abortion, keep the baby, or give the baby up. I don't think anyone should ever pressure a woman in the unexpected pregnancy situation into getting an abortion or guilt them into keeping it just based on personal feelings. That being said, people are asking for opinions by posting on here. I think all non-harrassing, pressuring, or guilting responses are valid. I, for example, tend to lean towards keeping a child as I am in the situation now where it is going to be very tough, but once I decided to go into it alone, I am really excited.. nervous, yes.. but excited.. and I have seen many friends and family members who have aborted and did not do it for the right reasons and always regret it since that is an irreversible action.. however, there are always circumstances where keeping the child might not be best.. women in this scary situation doing it alone and feeling unsupported should not be blamed either way. I just really hope this board does not turn into a heated debate. I really think it should be more of a safe haven with no judgement of any opinion.
as for the original post.. I would just say.. was the threat of abortion only out of anger or was it a consideration? Do you have a support group? If you are able to care for another child so close in age and you want to, Id say don't worry about your boyfriends opinion.. Do what you feel is best for you and your child. If bringing another child into that dynamic is something you see possible, then they will definitely be close in age and probably good friends.. but if it is something you just cannot mentally or financially take on at this moment, I'd say definitely look into the abortion option but don't do it alone.. At least confide in a close friend or even the private board here. I have seen some people come out of abortions just fine, but others be truly depressed afterwards as they always ask "what if." A friend would be nice at this moment either way.
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I merely countered opinions with opinions. The only thing that concerns me - the only conviction I have in this matter at all is that the OP should do what she needs to in order to optimize her outcome for her and those that depend on her decisions. She deserves to have her options laid out fairly and to have support for whatever her choices may be (and, folks, remember what your mother taught you; if you can't say anything nice...).
I'm not imposing my moral holdings on anyone, but I reserve the right to defend the vulnerable when people start tossing around words like "right' and "wrong" as though they are in some kind of a position of authority on the matter.
Anyone who states an opinion as an opinion (e.g. "I think abortion is wrong") is operating in the spirit of the thread, but when you start stating beliefs as absolute truth (e.g. "abortion is wrong") your commentary becomes fair game for scrutiny. True facts.
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Both of you should stop seriously.
You made a thread turning badly, worse and did the same thing you are complaining about which does not get people to listen to you and gets them to tune out.
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She asked if she should get an abortion or not. I gave my opinion and reasons for them. I shouldn't have to qualify my opinions by putting "I think" in front of them. Of course it's what I think. If you don't agree with them then of course it's an opinion. If you don't like my opinions that's fine, but I can still have them. How are your opinions better than mine? Because they are your opinions? Because mine seem too black and white? Just because my view on things is not popular does not mean that I should be silenced.
Her best interests are my concern. The emotional turmoil that women go through after having an abortion is horrible. I am trying to save her from that. Yes she would go through physiological pain to keep this baby growing, but her emotional health after having the baby I believe will be much better long-term if she does not kill the baby.
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Late yesterday, Superintendent/President Raj K. Chopra issued a memo announcing that the college has received the much-anticipated report from the Accreditation Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
The college has not yet publicly posted the accreditation report, but a "Town Hall" meeting has been scheduled to discuss the results. The meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. today on the main campus in Room L238 N&S (across from the library).
In other news, the Governing Board took no action at its recent special meeting to evaluate Chopra. Meanwhile, an online survey (see previous post) has gone out to all faculty.
Stay tuned!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
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Follow these seven tips to make your practice senior friendly.
Lindsey Getz, contributing editor
the senior population (persons 65 or older) constitutes approximately 13% of the nation — about one in every eight Americans, says the Administration on Aging. By 2030 — just 22 years from now — this population will comprise 19% of the U.S., reports the agency. As this population continues to grow, you'll likely see more of these patients in your practice. Given their proclivity for hearing loss, cognitive and physical impairments, in addition to ocular issues, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and glaucoma, these patients' office visits can pose challenges, says geriatrician Barbara Messinger-Rapport, M.D., Ph.D., C.M.D., F.A.C.P., director of the Center for Geriatric Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.
Here, Dr. Messinger-Rapport and other senior experts provide tips on how you and your staff can meet these challenges so you can keep your practice running smoothly while providing these patients with the best care.
1 Wait up!
Make sure the tech and/or you personally approach the senior patient and walk with him/her to the exam room when it's time for his/her appointment, says Josepha A. Cheong, M.D., professor of psychiatry at the University of Florida College of Medicine and associate chief of staff education at the VA Medical Center, both in Gainesville, Fla. The reason: Senior patients' speed, in general, is likely slower than yours, and they may have sensory impairments, such as hearing loss, that prevent them from realizing it's time for their exam.
"Oftentimes, the patient's name is called, and the tech and/or doctor has already moved into an exam room, leaving the patient confused or embarrassed because they don't know where to go," she explains.
Along these same lines, ask these patients: "'Can I help you?' when they approach the exam chair," says low vision specialist Ranjoo Prasad, O.D., clinical associate in the department of Ophthalmology at the Scheme Eye Institute at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa. "If they appear physically tired or even start to nod off during the exam, say: 'We'll do as much as we can today, and then we can finish the exam on a different day.'" "Remember that senior patients may have difficulty getting in and out of the exam chair, and can find the comprehensive eye exam incredibly fatiguing," she explains. "So, these small considerations make my senior patients very happy."
2 Invite the "driver" to the exam room
When the senior patient presents with a family member, friend or caregiver, invite that person into the exam room to be that extra ear when it comes to instructions, presenting any information or raising any questions or concerns the patient may not, says Dr. Messinger-Rapport.
Specifically, "ask the patient: 'Who's here with you today?' Once the patient answers, reply: 'We'd love to have _______ come back to the room with us. He/she is very welcome to come,'" she explains.
This way, the patient won't assume it's not permitted, and the doctor won't assume the patient wants to be in the exam room alone, Dr. Messinger-Rapport says.
In cases in which senior patients whom you suspect have cognitive impairments present to their appointments alone, contact their emergency contact person or social worker either during or after the appointment to act as that extra ear, says Dr. Prasad.
3 Adjust the lights
Changes in lighting, an integral part of the comprehensive eye exam, can be uncomfortable for senior patients due to the aging pupil and presence of undiagnosed cataracts, among other issues.
In the parts of the exam in which specific lighting isn't required, say to the patient, "Let me know whether you'd like me to change the lighting for you," says Dr. Prasad.
When light dimming isn't possible, like when using the slit lamp, say to the patient, "Let me know whether this becomes too uncomfortable for you or you become tired, and we can take a break," explains Dr. Cheong.
Communicating with senior patients that you understand their needs and want to do everything you can to meet them creates goodwill and, thus, patient loyalty and referrals, say those interviewed.
|Vision Loss Resources
|• Coping with Vision Loss: Maximizing What You Can See and Do. Authors: Bill Chapman and Dr. Lin Moore (Hunter House, 2001)
• Coping with Vision Loss: Understanding the Psychological, Social, and Spiritual Effects. Authors: Cheri Colby Langdell and Tim Langdell (Praeger, 2010)
• Macular Degeneration: How to Recognize Symptoms, Understand Treatment Options and Live Productively With Vision Loss. Authors: Betty Wason and James J. McMillan (Hunter House, 1998)
• Out of the Corner of My Eye: Living With Vision Loss in Later Life (Large Print). Author: Nicolette Pernot Ringgold (Amer Foundation for the Blind, 1991)
• Aging and Vision Loss: A Handbook for Families. Authors: Alberta L. Orr and Priscilla Rogers (Amer Foundation for the Blind, 2006)
• Dealing With Vision Loss. Author: Fredrick A. Olver (AuthorHouse, 2007)
• Making Life More Livable: Simple Adaptations for Living at Home After Vision Loss. Authors: Maureen A. Duffy and Irving R. Dickman (Amer Foundation for the Blind; 2 Tch edition, 2002)
• Blind and Blue: Coping with the Emotional and Psychological Trauma of Vision Loss. Author: Lynn M. White (Pro-Quest, UMI Dissertation Publishing, 2011)
• Eye Envy: Perspectives into Vision Loss. Author: Michael Stone (Amazon Digital Services, Inc.)
• Macular Degeneration: A Complete Guide for Patients and Their Families. Author: Michael A. Samuel (Basic Health Publications,Inc. 2008)
|American Council of the Blind
Phone: (800) 424-8666 Web: www.acb.org
American Diabetes Association
Phone: (800) 342-2383 Web: www.diabetes.org
American Foundation for the Blind
Phone: (800) 232-5463 Web: www.afb.org
American Macular Degeneration Foundation
Phone: (888) 622-8527 Web: www.macular.org
American Printing House for the Blind
Phone: (800) 223-1839 Web: www.aph.org
Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Phone: (215) 627-0600 Web: www.asb.org
|Council of Citizens with Low Vision International
Phone: (800) 733-2258 Web: www.cclvi.org
Foundation Fighting Blindness
Phone: (800) 683-5555 Web: www.blindness.org
Glaucoma Research Foundation
Phone: (800) 826-6693 Web: www.glaucoma.org
Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind
Phone: (202) 245-7454 Web: www.ed.gov/programs/rsailob/index.html
The Jewish Guild for the Blind
Phone: (800) 284-4422 Web: www.jgb.org
Lighthouse International
Phone: (800) 829-0500 Web: www.lighthouse.org
|The Low Vision Gateway Web: www.lowvision.org
National Federation of the Blind
Phone: (410) 659-9314 Web: www.nfb.org
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Phone: (202) 707-5100 Web: www.loc.gov/nls
Prevent Blindness America
Phone: (800) 331-2020 Web: www.Dreventblindness.org
Phone (888) 245-8333 Web: www.visionsvcb.org
VisionServe Alliance
Phone: (314) 961-8235 Web: www.visionservealliance.org
|• VisionAware: Resources for Independent Living with Vision Loss, American Foundation for the Blind/Reader's Digest Partners for Sight. www.visionaware.org/directory.aspx?action=results
• Perkins Scout: Seniors with Vision Loss: Resources for Independence: www.perkins.org/resources/scout/seniors/
4 Maintain patient eye contact
Senior patients often have difficulty hearing higher frequencies due to aging, explains Dr. Messinger-Rapport. Translation: These patients can hear speaking but often can't differentiate many of the syllables, she says.
"If you turn away from the older adult while speaking, to write in a chart, for example, the patient won't hear what's being said," she explains.
When you maintain eye contact with your geriatric patients, however, you're allowing them to cue in on the sounds, Dr. Messinger-Rapport says.
5 Slow your pace, but maintain grace
Speak slowly, as the senior patient may need a bit of extra time to process what you're saying, explains Dr. Prasad.
"You don't want to assume the patient is hard of hearing and shout, as that can be insulting," she explains. "Sometimes, you just need to say to the patient: 'Please feel free to jump in and let me know if I'm going too fast or whether you need me to repeat anything.' And after you've finished talking, ask the patient: 'Do you have any questions, or is there anything you'd like me to go over again?'"
Remember that tone of voice matters too, says Barbara Moscowitz, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W., geriatric social work coordinator at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston.
"Don't talk down or infantilize the patient," she says. "Your tone should align with the fact that this person is an adult who just doesn't have the same capacity to process information as younger patients," she explains.
6 Reinforce your instructions
Provide written instructions to your senior patients in a senior-friendly font, says Ms. Moscowitz. (Visit www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/making-your-printed-health-materials-senior-friendly.) The reason:
"A lot of times a senior patient may continuously nod their head as if they understand everything you're saying, but in actuality they're not comprehending all the information because they have a deficit in hearing, health literacy, or perhaps short-term memory, for example," she says. "They'll get home and not be sure what they were supposed to do."
In addition, get the patient to repeat your instructions, says Dr. Cheong.
"Say to these patients: 'I want to make sure I've covered all the necessary bases here, so could you take me through the instructions I just gave you?'" she explains. "By phrasing the question this way, the patient perceives that you require the repetition instead of him, preventing him from being offended by the request to repeat."
7 Assess mental health
Screen your senior patients for depression by administering the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), say those interviewed. This is a 30-item self-report questionnaire. (Visit http://en.wikipe dia.org/wiki/Geriatric_Depression_Scale to print it.) A 15-question version, the GDS-SF, is also available. (Visit www.psychtool kit.com/geriatric-depression-scale-short-form-gds-sf.html to print it.) Further, consider giving the patient's caregiver the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) to determine whether he or she should seek an additional assessment for the depression diagnosis. (Visit http://steppingup.wash ington.edu/keys/documents/phq-9.pdf to print it.)
"I often hear from older adults how important it is that they can still read a book or watch some television …"
— Ms. Moscowitz
Also, consider employing a brief screen for cognitive impairment, says Dr. Messenger-Rapport.
"We recommend the 'minicog,' which consists of a clock draw test and a three-item recall," she explains. "Persons who fail should be referred back to their primary care physician for further evaluation and for consideration of a driver evaluation. (Visit http://consultgerin.org/uploads/File/try_this_3.pdf to print it.)
"Loss of vision may be a common part of aging, but to the individual it's life changing," explains Dr. Cheong.
Indeed. Several studies reveal vision loss causes profound depression in senior individuals, in particular.1,2,3 This makes sense, as the major causes of vision loss in seniors (e.g. AMD, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma) can affect vision to the point at which activities of daily living, such as preparing meals, reading, driving and participating in recreational activities are no longer possible.4,5,6 Add the financial strain of treatments, vision-loss-induced social isolation and other age-induced health issues, such as vascular disease and osteoporosis, and many of these patients think their life is no longer worth living. In fact, one study reveals the emotional domain of impact of vision impairment in severely vision-impaired individuals with a median age of 80 was linked with the patient's willingness to trade part of their remaining life for vision gain.7 Also, one study shows that several caregivers of vision-impaired adults experience psychosocial distress, especially among those who have poor social problemsolving skills.8
"I often hear from older adults how important it is that they can still read a book or watch some television," Ms. Moscowitz explains. "Many older adults have lost a lot of friends and family so they really value the ability to look through old photographs. And I hear older adults say time and time again that as long as they can see their grandchildren, they can live with their body 'hurting.' A lot of them define their quality of life by what they can see, so eyecare providers should remember just how precious visual abilities are to this population."
Something else to consider: Studies on depression and AMD and diabetic retinopathy (DR) show the mental condition actually worsens these eye diseases. To start, of 51 subjects diagnosed with recent-onset bilateral AMD, 33% were depressed at baseline; had worse visual acuity and greater levels of both vision-specific and general physical disability than non-depressed subjects.9 Further, an increase in depressive symptoms through time predicted a degeneration in self-reported vision function independent of visual acuity or medical status changes. With regard to DR, patients who had comorbid depression had a significantly higher risk of developing diabetic retinopathy vs. those type 2 diabetic patients without depression.10 Specifically, the risk of incident diabetic retinopathy was estimated to increase by up to 15% for every significant increase in depressive symptoms severity on the PHQ-9.
For all these reasons, it's essential you assess these patients' and their caregiver's mental health. And, should you suspect depression, immediately refer them to the appropriate resources, say those interviewed. In addition to having the names of local psychiatrists and psychologists, have a list of mental health resources. Research shows that support groups, self-management programs and low vision aids have both prevented and decreased depression in these patients.11-17 (See "Vision Loss Resources," page 24.)
If you feel the patient could benefit from resources, hand the resource list to him/her, and say: "Here's a list of wonderful resources. I strongly recommend that you contact one or more of them for additional help," says Dr. Messinger-Rapport.
With regard to treatment-caused financial strains, select drugs that meet the treatment goal, while keeping in mind the patient's budget. Also, visit www.fingertipformulary.com for insurance drug coverage information, and provide patients with information from http://EyeCare America.org, which outlines various patient assistance programs.
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The U.S. population age 65 and older grew at 14.1% between 2000 and 2010, says the U.S. Census Bureau's Age and Sex Composition: 2010. In comparison, those ages 45-to-64 grew 31.5%, those 18-to-44 grew 0.6%, and those younger than age 18 grew 2.6%. Now is the time to get your practice senior friendly. By following the aforementioned seven tips, you have an excellent chance of achieving this. OM
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New York-based Davis Polk & Wardwell and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton advised on the $400m (£229m) Burger King IPO on the New York Stock Exchange announced on Thursday (16 February).
Cleary Gottlieb partner William Gorin led the team advising underwriters JP Morgan, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. Davis Polk advised Burger King, led by partner Jeffrey Small.
Texas Pacific Group, Bain Capital and funds managed by Goldman Sachs are the selling shareholders. The three companies bought Burger King for $1.5bn (£860m) in December 2002, from London-based drinks company Diageo.
Boston-based Bain and New York-based Goldman Sachs each own 31.3 per cent of the company, while Texas-Pacific, of Fort Worth, Texas, owns 35.2 per cent.
Burger King has 11,220 restaurants in 61 countries, and saw turnover of $1.92bn (£1.1bn) for the last fiscal year – about 18 per cent higher than the year before the buyout.
However several franchisee groups have filed for bankruptcy, including Sydran, which operated 226 restaurants, and Ameri King, which operated 329 restaurants.


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The history of the world is full of surprising mysteries. None of us will live long enough to see them all solved. But it's always interesting to have a look at some of the truly bizarre things which lie beneath the surface.
Moa birds were flightless birds that used to inhabit New Zealand, which became extinct around the year 1500. They were killed off, according to one theory, by the Māori people. During an expedition in the twentieth century, scientists stumbled across a very large claw from one of the birds which had somehow been incredibly well preserved for centuries.
The perfect stonework of this ancient temple complex, which was completed without the use of a single drop of mortar, is truly amazing. In some cases, it's impossible to pass even a piece of paper between the stones. Every block, moreover, has a smooth surface and rounded corners. How was it constructed? No one knows.
The Gate of the Sun can be found in Tiwanaku — an ancient and mysterious city in Bolivia. Some archaeologists believe that it was the centre of a huge empire during the first millenium AD. No one has any idea what the carvings on the Gate are meant to mean. Possibly, they have some astrological or astronomical significance.
These caves were gouged out of sandstone by human hands. Such difficult work would have required the participation of thousands of people. Yet there is no mention of these caves, or the methods used to construct them, anywhere in historical records.
This obelisk initially began to be carved straight out of a rock face, but it appears that it began to crack. It was left in this condition, unfinished. Its size is simply staggering!
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text: Jacobs Builds on Smell of Success NEW YORK — What comes first — the fragrance or the ancillaries? For June Jacobs — unlike most fragrance creators — the answer is the ancillaries. In fact, the inspiration for her new scent, launching this summer, comes... WWD Staff NEW YORK — What comes first — the fragrance or the ancillaries? For June Jacobs — unlike most fragrance creators — the answer is the ancillaries. In fact, the inspiration for her new scent, launching this summer, comes from a citrus body lotion that is one of her top sellers. "We knew if that [could be considered] to be our test market, then people would absolutely love the fragrance," said June Jacobs, chief executive officer of June Jacobs Spa Collection. The Collection consists of more than 100 botanical-based products, and Jacobs notes that the collection's citrus-scented line generates sales that triple those of any other scent in the collection. According to industry sources, the citrus product line garnered sales of more than $1 million at retail last year. Looking at the success of that line, Jacobs thought a fragrance would be a natural next step. As she developed the scent, she turned to a logical sampling base to test its success: spa directors and buyers. "We came out with small bottles, which were available to spa directors and buyers to see if they enjoyed the fragrance," said Kimberly Pecoraro, vice president of sales and marketing for June Jacobs Spa Collection. Based on the positive feedback Jacobs received, she decided to launch a full-size fragrance, called Citrus, that will be on counter in June.The juice, created by Takasago, contains top notes of lemon, lime, yuzu, bergamot, orange, mandarin, zesty grapefruit and juicy nectar; middle notes of magnolia, cyclamen, freesia and lily of the valley, and bottom notes of amber, sandalwood and white musk. The fragrance is available in a 1.7-oz. eau de toilette that retails for $60 and a 1.7-oz. eau de parfum for $80. Ancillaries include Citrus Body Oil and Citrus Body Spritz; each retails for $54 for a 3.4-oz. spray bottle. The packaging was designed in France by K Design and the outer packaging is ecru with the name embossed in gold. The fragrance bottle is made of clear glass and the ancillary bottles are frosted glass. Both have the June Jacobs' name embossed in metallic gold and the product's name in dark purple lettering.Industry sources estimate the company had retail sales last year of about $15 million and expect the fragrance to ring up approximately $1 million in its first year at retail.Although distribution is still being finalized, Jacobs plans to keep the fragrance's distribution extremely tight. In its initial rollout, the fragrance will be available at Bliss, The Peninsula Spas in New York and Chicago, Apothia at Fred Segal, The Ritz Carlton in Coconut Grove, Fla., and Canyon Ranch in Las Vegas. To access this article, click here to subscribe or click here to log in. load comments blog comments powered by Disqus


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Dr. Thaddeus Dare, better known as Dr. Dare, was a mad scientist in Loonatics who devised a means of controlling Earth's geology through earthquakes and other subterranean events. He could also create rock monsters, effectively meaning his total powers combined could be considered a form of geokinesis.
When the meteor hit Acmetropolis, he was horribly disfigured, by way of his arm and part of his face becoming rock, and his experiments grew more reckless, forcing the world to send him underground - literally. He performed all of these feats with a staff which could also turn his enemies into stone, which was later revealed to be powered by the Jade Serpent Crystal, an ancient gemstone with a unique atomic structure, containing untold energy. His ultimate intention was world domination by taking everything that's up top to below the Earth's crust so he would live in peace on the surface.
He fired a petrifying beam at the Loonatics which was deflected back at him. His statue-form remains in Acmetropolis Park until Tech's Atomic Phase Departiculator freed him during battle with Sagittarius Stomper . He created new rock robots and steals the Shield of Perseus and altered it so that it had a Gorgon's face and the ability to fire petrifying beams from the eyes on that face, a reference to what happens when you look into a gorgon's eyes.
When he escaped in "Cape Duck" Loonatics thwarted him again and he ended up with the same petrification fate as before when he landed on the Shield of Perseus.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Russia's former world number one Maria Sharapova said she could not wait to return to tennis in April after her drugs ban was reduced to 15 months on Tuesday.
"Tennis is my passion and I have missed it. I am counting the days until I can return to the court," The 29-year-old told her fans on Facebook.
Sharapova, a five-times grand slam champion, was originally handed a two-year ban - backdated to start on Jan. 26, 2016 - by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) in June following a positive test for the drug meldonium.
"I'm coming back soon and I can't wait," said Sharapova who is now free to return to action on April 26 next year.
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It would be interesting to see Luke Kuechly rattled. As of now, it's tough to imagine.
The former Boston College linebacker, a projected first-round NFL Draft pick, changes direction in interviews as smoothly as he does on the field. Kuechly held court for over 10 minutes during Wednesday's Pro Day. Reporters set questions up and Kuechly felled them, with an efficiency more resembling a machine gun than an axe.
In certain instances the 21-year old sounded like he was schooling veteran media members on the Combine and Pro Day processes.
"Each room's kind of different," Kuechly said of February's interviews in Indianapolis. "But they can only meet with you for 15 minutes so they can't get a whole bunch of stuff done. It's a lot of quick background stuff -- where you're from, who your family is -- some teams watch a little bit of film with you. But it's 15 minutes at the end of the day it's snapsnapsnapsnap and you're out the door."
Was New England one of the 18-20 teams he met with at the Combine?
Who from the Patriots did he talk with?
"Everything kind of washes together."
So that interview just melted right into a chitchat with, let's say, Tampa Bay? Sure.
To think about it, Kuechly's cold calm in handling interrogation suits him. He doesn't waste a minute during workouts. Kuechly answered questions about his speed by posting a 4.58 40-yard dash at the Combine.
On Pro Day he worked head-and-shoulders above the rest: cleaner direction changes with a quicker burst, smooth through the hips coming out of breaks. A textbook tackler showing how it's done.
Philadelphia Eagles linebackers coach Mike Caldwell, who directed the group of four linebackers at Alumni Stadium, was likely pleased. Kuechly has been linked to the Eagles for weeks and said Caldwell called him last week to say he'd be in Boston.
But has the flirtation been tempered by the Eagles' recent signing of DeMeco Ryans? Kuechly appeared unbothered by the idea.
"One of my buddies told me about the Ryans deal," Kuechly smiled. "He's a good player."
Completely unfazed. No rambling declaration of why he's still worthy of Philly's Number 9 pick. Just a grin.
Kuechly similarly dismissed a question regarding Pro Day injury concern. Why risk tweaking a knee when you're a first-round lock, anyway?
"When you're playing it's the last thing you think about," he said. "You've got to go out there and do what you've been doing forever and let your body take care of itself. It's not something that goes across my mind really.
"You just got to get out there and do it. Just another opportunity for people to see you."
So it's back to what Kuechly calls "The Waiting Game." To Carolina, to Cincinnati, and back to IMG Training Academy in Florida. He doesn't have many visits planned yet but "that will pick up," he assured.
"That's the weird part right now is you don't really know what your schedule's going to be. I just found out today that I'm going to be going back to Cincinnati on Saturday.
"You live it day by day and kind of see what they throw at you and go from there."
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What kind of activist are you? You are most effective when you're doing what you love, so let's figure out how how you can take what you love doing and use it to create a more sex positive culture.
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Sex Letter Writing Workshop
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DIY Cloth Pad Making Workshop
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Upcycled Pasties Making Workshop
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Embracing Your Sexuality Workshop
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Happy Birthday to Courtney, our fellow salvage sister and creator of The Dot Spot!
In honor of Courtney's birthday, here's a look back at some of her fabulous creations brought to life over the last few years....
Courtney's Famous Fish!
created using reclaimed architectural elements and found fragments - custom fish available
(we have a box here at the shop labeled 'fish guts' for those items that just scream fish!)
ChaCha Bench using vintage chairs and a salvaged oak pew seat
Humidor with vintage cigar labels
Hang your hat, coat, necklaces, or leashes on this knob!
Made with salvaged hardware and reclaimed wood.
Vintage factory carts are popping up in many major catalogs...
Courtney adds a touch of fun with color!
We are thankful to have her creative eye here at 'The Dog'...cheers to many more happy birthdays!