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- Sam 1 still slowly degenerating after being revived; after a while he starts looking like something out of 28 Days Later.
- Sam 1 in his last stages of degeneration. Vomiting blood, a tooth falling out... even blowing his nose is extremely bloody.
- Both Sams fighting. It's... really disturbing, especially since Sam 1 bleeds a lot just from a little bit of damage.
- The whole plan that Sarang has for the clones. Three years isolated on the moon, then he dies and they replace him, as if nothing happened, and repeat the cycle. Who knows how long they would have done this for. At least he has a Robot Buddy to help keep him sane...
- The clone corridor is divided into individual sections with 16 'drawers' each. About twelve or so are visible before the corridor blurs in the distance. Provided they're all used, 12x16x3-year contract means there is more than half a millennium of Sams up there. Even accounting for accidents and clones decaying early, it seems Lunar Industries is pretty sure of themselves...
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to reduce the degree of stigma experienced by all members of the Army Family, stigma still exists and we must continue to work to reduce and eliminate it. You just saw several Soldiers, DA Civilians, and Family members who got help to deal with stress and other issues that were overwhelming them. With the right help, most people can resolve problems with depression, stress, and anger, build their resilience, and get on with their lives. Discussion -What is stigma, and why does it sometimes keep Soldiers and members
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-In the video, DA Civilian Aaron says, "There are many people who think if they have suicidal thoughts, and tell anybody about it, it's the end of their career; which is simply not true." Do you agree with that statement?
-Do you feel there is a stigma associated with taking medications for depression, anxiety, etc.? Would you take medications for depression and anxiety if you needed them? Spark One of the greatest barriers to preventing suicides is a culture that shames Soldiers into believing it is not safe to seek help. Stigma can render suicide prevention efforts ineffective unless elements are incorporated into the program to counter these destructive attitudes Army leadership has been seeking ways to reduce the stigma that has been associated with seeking behavioral health care. What are some of the things you know about that the Army has done? What are some of the things leaders can do to help Soldiers, DA Civilians, and Army Family members who have these fears so they feel comfortable seeking help? How many of you would be reluctant to get help if you needed it? Why? We must all continue to work on reducing the stigma associated with getting help so that everyone feels comfortable asking for help. Seeking help is not a sign of weakness. It takes courage and, in fact, is a sign of strength. Encourage unit activities that let people get to know each other and let you know them.
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Be approachable.
Let everyone know they can call you 24/7. Different
perspectives What can leaders do? Walk around every day to see how things are going.
Know your people. Don't just talk about work; ask about their personal lives. What the DoD and Army Are Doing to Reduce Stigma Stigma Reduction Campaign Plan. Both the Department of Defense and the Army are in the process of developing a stigma reduction campaign plan that synchronizes efforts across agencies and leverages DoD's existing Real Warriors Campaign that was launched in 2009 to encourage help-seeking behavior among Service members and veterans. Behavioral Health (BH) Providers. The Army has increased the number of BH providers, embedded them with brigade combat teams in theater, and is co-locating them with primary health care physicians to provide comprehensive medical treatment and share treatment plans. Rapid Action Revision of AR 600-63, Army Health Promotion. This regulation underwent a four-month review by the Army Suicide Prevention Task Force (ASPTF) and a rapid revision to incorporate a number of policy changes, including replacingthe term "mental health" with "behavioral health"; requiring commanders to refer Soldiers who are undergoing disciplinary action and have multiple risk factors present to appropriate services to mitigate risk; mandating that commanders publish a suicide prevention policy (e.g., full-participation in behavioral health screenings, importance of reducing stigma, and unit program elements) and implement health promotion, risk reduction, and suicide prevention programs and encourage participation in behavioral health screenings and treatment. NIMH Army STARRS. The Army provided funding for the National Institute of Mental Health Army Study to Assess Risk and Resilience in Service members (NIMH Army STARRS). This is the largest study ever undertaken on suicide and mental health among military personnel. Army STARRS will identify, as rapidly as possible, modifiable risk and protective factors related to mental health and suicide. It also will support the Army's ongoing efforts to prevent suicide and improve Soldiers' overall well-being. Body Suicide Prevention Awareness and Training. The Army has increased emphasis on suicide prevention awareness and training, with a number of programs. Revision of DA PAM 600-24, Health Promotion, Risk Reduction, and Suicide Prevention. This revision made a number of changes, including outlining the commander's responsibility to reduce stigma associated with needing or seeking behavioral health treatment, and building a command climate that encourages self-care and help-seeking behaviors. A common misconception is that most suicides are directly caused by the stress of combat or deployment. It's not that simple. The total Active Duty Suicides for calendar years 2001-2010 was 1,026. Of those suicides, 419 Soldiers (41%) were never deployed, 227 Soldiers (22%) died during deployment, and 380 Soldiers (37%) died post deployment. Even in cases where combat stress was a factor, it was not the ONLY factor. Risk factors are personal factors or life events that increase stress for people especially when multiple risk factors are involved. People experiencing these events may need increased support or counseling to deal with them. For a few people these increased stresses may lead to depression and the potential for suicide. - Family reintegration and changes in roles after deployment
-Financial problems (debt, uncontrolled spending, etc.)
-Work or unit or mission challenges
-Other types of work stress like changing jobs or changes of leadership
-Balancing the demands of work and home life-Legal issues
-Family issues, such as pressures as care-givers, dealing with a spouse who is deployed, or reintegrating after deployment
-Relationship issues (pregnancy, divorce, infidelity, etc.) What are some of the other risk factors that you have observed or have heard about? Leaders must know their people well in order to recognize the risk factor they are experiencing and warning signs of suicide and act appropriately. Warning Signs -Increased alcohol and/or drug use or abuse
-Isolation and withdrawal from social situations
- Giving away possessions
-Expressing feelings of sadness, hopelessness, anxiety -Making a will or otherwise finalizing personal affairs
-Sudden or impulsive purchase of a firearm or obtaining other means of killing oneself such as poisons, medications Go Don't Unnoticed know the -Noticeable changes in eating/sleeping habits and personal hygiene
-Talking or hinting about suicide, expressing a strong wish to die or a desire to kill someone else
-Obsession with death (e.g., in music, poetry, artwork, letters)
-Change in mood (e.g., depression, irritability, rage, anger) Many stress factors can increase the risk of suicide. They include:
-Failed intimate relationship or relationship strain
-Previous suicide attempts
-Family history of suicide, suicide attempts, or depression
-History of depression or other psychological illness
-Significant loss (death of loved one, loss due to natural disasters, etc.) -Poor social skills, difficulty interacting with others
-Drug or alcohol abuse
-Violence in the home or social environment
-Access to means of suicide (particularly handguns in the home)
-Disciplinary or legal actions (Article 15, UCMJ)-Serious medical problems or physical illness
-Work-related problems
-Excessive debt and other financial problems-Severe, prolonged, and/or perceived unmanageable stress The previous factors can be complicated by intense feelings or emotions. Some individuals consider drastic measures to stop these feelings. Strategies to lower the risk of suicide should address risk factors as well as the intense reactions, which may include:
-Loneliness, a feeling of being alienated. Loneliness can also stem from a feeling of being disconnected from a higher power. Connections with other people and with a higher power can reduce stress and disappointment.
-Worthlessness, a feeling of not being valued.
- Hopelessness, a feeling that the future holds no escape from negative circumstances. Awareness of resources can alleviate hopelessness.
-Helplessness, a feeling of having no control over a situation.
-Shame, which may follow a negative legal or judicial action. In the Army, first-line leaders have the responsibility to:
-Foster a climate of trust and support
-Minimize the stigma of seeking help by
demonstrating by attitude, words, and actions that they tolerateand encourage help-seeking behavior
-Take a personal interest in each subordinate Soldier's personal life and provide support as needed
-Understand their responsibilities regarding suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention
-Teach suicide prevention to all personnel assigned
-Establish, publicize, and enforce a no-tolerance policy for belittling, shaming, hazing, or otherwise humiliating those who need or seek help
-Encourage the battle buddy system, fostering a sense of active concern and support for each other
-Make sure that all personnel understand the ACE (Ask, Care, Escort) method of peer-to-peer intervention
-Encourage activities that promote resilience in Soldiers, DA Civilians, and Family members Questions?
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What? The greedy buzzards at Centocor aren't already making ENOUGH money on Remicade? Sheesh!
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Posted 10/8/2008 6:46 PM (GMT -7)
Before I stopped the Remicade earlier this year I heard the same thing... it's a shame. My GI's office had a nice infusion room, but now it's just sitting there empty and everyone has to drive to an alternate office (that is really far away which is great when you're doped up on benadryl) or go to the hospital to get it. I would be REALLY interested to know how much each vial of Remicade ACTUALLY costs to MAKE. I bet with research, trials, freebies, advertising - with every cost to Centacor calculated - I bet that each vial of Remicade still only costs about
$200 bottle. That's me being generous too. I wouldn't be surprised to find out that each vial really only costs $0.50
Bah. Greedy buzzards is right.
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Currently running on Humira and Hope.
(miscarried at 13 weeks, now waiting to heal before trying again)
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Posted 10/8/2008 7:12 PM (GMT -7)
Find out what the difference is and if it is worth paying out of pocket for. I just found out that my dentist is not a preferred provider on my husbands insurance (I had my own plan before), but the difference between getting a new dentist and staying with the one I like was only $8!!! I am sure yours would be a lot more but it might be worth asking. Sometimes you just can't put a price on comfort. And if your doc knew you were that loyal they might discount the difference for you.
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Posted 10/9/2008 2:58 PM (GMT -7)
Each vial costs the doctor $570. With what the insurance company pays that leaves about
$60 to pay the nurse and for the use of the room.
Remicade and 6MP
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Posted 10/9/2008 3:59 PM (GMT -7)
When Remicade was the only biologic approved for Crohn's, and it was showing great promise in gving patients relief and possible remission, some GIs decided to
open their own infusion centers. Insurance companies reimbursed the practice for the medication cost less the patient's co-pay if any. Depending on the insurance plan, doctors agree by contract to accept specified reimbursement for the "delivery" of the medication. This usually includes the IV solution, personnel to oversee the patient for a set time limit, etc. The set reimbursement varies widely between insurance plans. Where my GI lost about
$100 on each of my infusions, his contract with another insurer might be more generous and net him enough to cover that deficit plus a little extra.
What is happening now is a couple of things. Remicade iis no longer the only biologic. Fewer patients are using Remicade. Private GI infusion centers are not as well utilized so the salaries of the personnel might not be covered by the fewer insurance reimbursements. Doctors will only continue to absorb such a loss for a short ime. In addition, the cost of biologics increases approximately 7-8% a year. Depending when the insurance contract was executed, the doctors might not recoup even the cost of the medication.
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Posted 10/9/2008 4:04 PM (GMT -7)
Why does the price of biologics increase every year, Ides? That seems almost counterintuitive.
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Posted 10/9/2008 7:06 PM (GMT -7)
Very informative Ides. I'm very interested in the same question Ivy asked. Why do biologics go up?
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Currently running on Humira and Hope.
(miscarried at 13 weeks, now waiting to heal before trying again)
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Posted 10/10/2008 5:11 AM (GMT -7)
The same or similar reason as to why groceries, clothing, most anything we need or buy goes up when the price of oil per barrel goes up? And when there is a valid excuse to raise prices I'm sure very few resist the temptation to tack on just a shade more profit to the "justified" raise in price.
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I was on Remicade for 3 1/2 years at 10/kg every 4 weeks. It blew me away every time that I received my bill that my insurance company was billed. Some months it was $10,000 and other months it would go as high as $18,000, even though my dose never changed. I did notice that the price went up as soon as Humira began to be used. My Brother-in-law works for Abbott and it is amazing how much money they have made since they purchased the company that created Humira. We were just talking about
this last night because I was approved to start Cimzia and had never heard of the company that CIMplicity. He said that most of these medications are created by smaller companies and then sold to the bigger drug companies when they become approved by the FDA. In my own opinion, I think that the reason that Remicade is going getting more expensive is because it is becoming more widely used for other disease and conditions besides M.S. and Crohn's disease. I am sure that it will not take long for Humira and Cimzia to follow this trend. It is all supply and demand, and of course the fact that when someone becomes dependent on a medication, they can raise the price.
One of the neat things with Cimzia is the fact that they will pay for the first 3 infusions for anyone that is approved to try it. I also just got a card in the mail today that gives me a discount on my copayments for the first 6 months and could possibly be extended for up to a year. For those receiving Remicade, I have found that that it was actually cheaper for me to receive my infusion in the infusion therapy center at my local hospital, rather than going to my doctor's office. When I did it at my infusion therapy center, I only had to pay for the copayment of the center($25 through my insurance) and did not have to pay a dime for the actual medication or premeds. This probably all depends on your insurance, but I would look into it and see. As for the cimzia, they are making me receive it through the homecare network because I am one of the first to get it in my whole state.(possibly the first according to the Pharmacist that is helping me)
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|Nov 20, 1984
|Filing date
|Mar 14, 1983
|Priority date
|Dec 30, 1980
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|Oleg J. Atkov, Anatoly V. Popov, Nurmukhamed M. Mukharlyamov, Vladimir F. Baranov, Jury N. Belenkov, Alexandr N. Frolov, Nikolai G. Odintsov, Galina A. Fomina
|Original Assignee
|Atkov Oleg J, Popov Anatoly V, Mukharlyamov Nurmukhamed M, Baranov Vladimir F, Belenkov Jury N, Frolov Alexandr N, Odintsov Nikolai G, Fomina Galina A
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (20), Non-Patent Citations (2), Referenced by (48), Classifications (14), Legal Events (6)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This application is a continuation, of application Ser. No. 221,283, filed Dec. 30, 1980 now abandoned.
The present invention relates to medicine and is concerned more specifically with apparatus for taking cardiograms, comprising an echocardiograph and an electrocardiograph and adapted for simultaneously taking an electrocardiogram and an echocardiogram.
It is common knowledge that most reliable findings are obtained when taking an echocardiogram and an electrocardiogram at the same time and that accurate and reliable fixing of the echosignal sensor with respect to the point involved in the examination process is decisive for accuracy and reliability of the examination findings. However, the cardiologist with previously known devices has to move the echosignal sensor, press it against the patient's body and keep it in position with the help of his hand alone, which of course fails to provide adequately high accuracy of positioning and fixing the echosignal sensor, especially in view of the fact that the cardiologist's hand is liable to become fatigued in the course of examination performed. Furthermore, such a way of fixing the sensor fails to provide examination when the patient being examined is to perform some physical exercises. Ultimately, inasmuch as each of the electrocardiographic sensors is fixed individually, the examination time is much extended.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an accurate positioning and fixing of the echosignal sensor of an echocardiogram taking apparatus comprising an echocardiograph.
Another object of the present invention is to provide higher accuracy of examination findings when taking echo- and electrocardiograms.
One more object of the present invention is to cut down the examination time.
Finally, among other objects we shall note providing a possibility of taking precision-accuracy measurements with the patient performing various physical exercises.
The aforesaid and other objects of the present invention are accomplished due to the fact that provision is made in an apparatus for taking cardiograms, comprising an echocardiograph and an electrocardiograph, for a device for positioning and fixing the sensors of echosignals and electric signals connected to the echo- and electrocardiographs. The device incorporates a base with means for its arranging and fixing on the patient's body within the zone under examination, a movable carriage, two mutually perpendicular guidways for mounting and for guiding movement of the movable carriage. Retainers are provided on the carriage to lock it in a required position on the guideways. A swivel head is angularly adjustable on said carriage and has a socket for accommodating the echosignal sensor. The head is so made that when it is swivelled to an angle the center of rotation of the socket coincides with the center of rotation of the head itself and both centers are permanently situated at the same common point, said base having at least three sockets for accommodating the sensors of electric signals.
Advantageous features of the device discussed above reside first and foremost in the provision of precision accuracy of positioning and fixing the echocardiograph and ECG sensors attainable due to a possibility of accurate two-coordinate traversing of the carriage carrying said echosignal sensor, as well as precision-accuracy angular displacement of said echosignal sensor and its fixing at a preset point.
On the other hand, high-accuracy examination findings are attained due to a rigid coordinate linkage between the sensors at the instance of taking electrocardiograms. It is also worth noting that the proposed device is capable of high-precision measurements when the patient under examination performs various physical exercises. It is likewise obvious that the sensor positioning time is much reduced, whereby a total examination time is cut down as well, since all sensors are mounted on a common base.
According to one of the embodiments of the present invention the swivel head incorporates a hemispherical case with flat bases to be mounted on the carriage and with a hole in the central portion for a sleeve serving to accommodate the echosignal sensor, as well as two part spherical members carrying said sleeve and embracing the latter, one from outside and the other from inside. The part spherical members are mounted with a possibility of being brought together or apart so that when brought apart said members can be swivelled along with the sleeve to an angle with respect to a preset point, while when brought together said members and the socket are fixed rigidly in position. Such a constructional arrangement of the swivel head enables the echosignal sensor to be moved accurately with respect to a preset point within solid angle and to fix said sensor reliably through the entire examination process.
In order to provide reliable pressing of the echosignal sensor against the patient's body it is expedient to make use of a cup-mounted spring with one of its ends acting against the cup end and with the other, against the sleeve.
To provide convenient replacement of the echosignal sensor the swivel head may be made detachable.
In what follows the present invention will be illustrated in a detailed description of specific embodiments of a device for positioning and fixing echosignal and ECG sensors adapted for use in an apparatus for taking cardiograms provided with an echocardiograph and an electrocardiograph to be read in conjunction with and with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
FIG. 1 is a sectional view of one embodiment of a device for realization of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a plan view of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a view along line III--III of FIG. 2, on an enlarged scale;
FIG. 4 is a view of a swivel head with a multibeam sensor used with a modification of the device of FIG. 1.
Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2 one can see that in apparatus, according to the present invention, for simultaneously taking echo- and electrocardiograms, provision is made for a device 1 adapted for positioning and fixing an echosignal sensor 2 and sensors 3 of electric signals, said sensors 2 and 3 being connected to an echocardiograph and an electrocardiograph (not shown in the drawings).
The device 1 comprises a base 4 which mounts mutually perpendicular guideways 5 and 6, the guideways 6 being stationary, while the guideways 5 are traversable along the guideways 6, whereby a carriage 7 can travel in two mutually perpendicular directions. Graduated scales "S" are carried by parts of the guideways 5 and 6. Retainers 8 and 9 are provided for locking the carriage 7 in place. The carriage 7 carries a swivel head 10 incorporating a hemispherical case 11 graduated on its outside surface, said case 11 having a flat base mounted on the carriage and a hole in the central portion thereof for passage of a sleeve 12, said sleeve serving as a socket for accommodating the echosignal sensor 2. Two part spherical members 13 and 14 embrace the case 11 from outside and inside, respectively, and carry the sleeve 12. The members 13 and 14 are mounted with a possibility of being brought together and apart so that when brought apart said members can be swivelled along with the sleeve 12 with respect to a preset point in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the carriage. The center of rotation of the sleeve 12 coincides with the center of rotation of the head itself, and both centers are permanently situated at the same common point. When said members are brought together, the sleeve and the members 13 and 14 are rigidly fixed in place due to the fact that shaped cams 15 loosely set on pivots 16 are turned till meeting stops 17. An axial spring 19 is mounted in a cup 18 screwed onto the member 14 outside of the sleeve 12, said spring positioned with one of its ends against the end of the cup 18, and with the other, against the sleeve 12, thus exerting a constant force pressing the echosignal sensor 2 to the patient's body.
The swivel head 10 is made detachable and is mounted on the carriage 7 by inserting rods 20 (FIG. 3) into holes provided in the carriage 7 until balls 21 retained within the holes and biassed by a spring 22 catch the respective recesses in the rods 20. After removal of swivel head 10, a swivel head 23 with a multibeam sensor 24 (FIG. 4) is set in position in a similar way. The sensors 3 are fixed in position on the base 4 through metallic holders 25 (FIG. 1) made fast on the base 4 by screws 26, said holders serving both as current leadouts of the sensors 3 and as means for connecting these to the electrocardiograph. The holders 25 are made from a current-conducting metal and have a special shape making possible their use as a support for fastening on the patient's body; they are electrically insulated from the base through gaskets 27 and bushes 28. The sensors 3 themselves are secured on the holder projection under the base so as to be pressed to the patient's body. The other portion of the holder, projecting upwards with respect to the base 4, has a slot 29 for passage of the belt when fastening the device on the patient's body and a contact socket 30. The contact sockets 30 of all the sensors are connected to a common socket 31, which is adapted to be connected to the electrocardiograph.
The device of the present invention operates as follows.
The echosignal sensor 2 is fitted into the sleeve 12 and oriented vertically, the members 13 and 14 are brought together by turning the cams 15 till they meet the stops 17, and the device is made fast on the patient's body within the area to be examined, using belts (not shown) passed through the slots 29. Then the wire leads of the electrocardiograph are connected to the socket 31 through an appropriate cable, whereupon the swivel head 10 is lightly forced upwards from the carriage 7 and removed, after which a lubricant is applied to the patient's body within the square area over which the echosignal sensor will be moved. Next the swivel head is mounted onto the carriage by bringing the head rods 20 in register with the holes in the carriage, which is attained by lightly pressing the head until a characteristic click is heard.
Thereupon the members 13 and 14 are brought apart by moving the cams 15 down, and the cardiologist, while holding the cup 18, searches for a required examination point by moving the carriage 7 along the guideways 5 and 6, at the same time observing the echosignal sensor readings from the monitor. Then the carriage is fixed at the thus-selected point using the retainers 8, 9, and examination is carried out by displacing the members 13, 14 with respect to the hemispherical case 11, said members being connected, through the cup 16 and the sleeve 12 to the echosignal sensor 2, so that the members 13 and 14 describe a solid angle round the point in question. As soon as the desired zone of examination is located, the members 13, 14 are brought together by turning the cams 15 till they meet the stops 17, and further examination procedure is carried out without touching the echosignal sensor.
In order to replace the swivel head carrying a single-beam echosignal sensor with the swivel head 23 carrying the multibeam echosignal sensor 24, one must force the former head out of the carriage and bring the rods 21 out of the holes in the carriage, then take out said head and mount the head 23 instead.
While a specific and preferred embodiment of the present invention has been disclosed hereinbefore, it will be understood that various modifications and versions may occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
Thus, for instance, the shaped cams may be substituted by spring actuated buttons with rollers. However, in any case the above-discussed embodiment of the present invention is by no means limitative on the scope of the invention as defined by the claims that follow.
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text: 'The plan was not to fall in love Logan Wentworth's career means everything to him. To win a promotion and upstage his colleagues, he needs to get himself a fiancée —fast. He asks his friend, supermodel, Daisy Roberts, the outrageous task of becoming his fake fiancée to advance his career. Daisy's career has plummeted—she wants to say no, but she's in a tight spot. Logan's request to pretend to be his fiancée has some perks. After all, he's a hard-nosed lawyer with a body built for passion and can strike a deal with the devil and win if he chooses. And this silver-tongued devil can talk her into anything. Logan's strategy backfires when the promotion requires he keep his "fiancée" for real. But Daisy doesn't want a Mr Right for now and will only settle for a Mr Right for forever. Can Daisy prove to Logan that love is far more important than a career? ' (Publication summary)


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CEO commitment to sustainability thwarted by economic climate
Despite a top down approach to sustainability, more than two thirds of chief executives (67%) believe that business is not doing enough to address global sustainability challenges, according to a survey by the United Nations Global Compact and Accenture.
The report is the largest study of top executives ever conducted on sustainability and details the views of 1,000 chief executives.
Entitled Architects of a Better World, the study demonstrates broadening awareness on the part of global business of the opportunities presented by sustainability. Fully 78% of surveyed ceos see sustainability as a route to growth and innovation, and 79% believe that it will lead to competitive advantage in their industry. However, ceos see the economic climate and a range of competing priorities creating obstacles to embedding sustainability at scale within their companies.
"With thousands of companies, from market leaders to small enterprises, committed to responsible business practices, we can see that there is enormous momentum. Now, we need policymakers, investors and consumers to send the right signals to spur the next level of corporate sustainability action, innovation and collaboration," commented Georg Kell, executive director of the UN Global Compact.
See the full story in the October issue of Ethical Performance.
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On the surface, at first glance, in no way, shape or form should Carlos Baldomir belong in the same ring as Floyd Mayweather.
Well, maybe as a sparring partner.
The 35-year-old from Santa Fe, Argentina, has nine losses on his résumé, and we are not talking about the brightest lights in the sport when we pore over those losses.
Alberto de las Mercedes Cortes. Sergio Ernesto Acuna. Soren Sondergaard.
None of those gentlemen, with all due respect, is likely to make his own nation's boxing hall of fame, let alone the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, N.Y. But they've all beaten Baldomir, who is slated to meet the sport's undisputed standout, Floyd Mayweather, on Nov. 4 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
But if you dig a tad deeper, you should note that Baldomir's last loss, to Cortes, came way back in 1998. Since then, the Argentine is unbeaten in his last 21 bouts.
It is his last two victories, against Zab Judah in January and against Arturo Gatti on July 22, that have propelled Baldomir (43-9-6, 13 KOs) from the ranks of the unknown into his current state: the Cinderella Man of 2006.
At a press conference at Tavern on the Green in New York's Central Park on Wednesday afternoon to hype the Nov. 4 show, which will be presented on HBO pay-per-view, the media were informed that Baldomir already has had a stellar year.
If he were to take the rest of 2006 off, he would still garner votes in the Boxing Writers Association of America's year-end awards runoff as Fighter of the Year, based on his stunning upsets of Judah and Gatti. Maybe he didn't fall to the depths of Jim Braddock before his ascension, but Baldomir's rise from anonymity is still remarkable.
One marketing exec at the press conference raised the point that Baldomir hasn't risen as far from the pack of interchangeable pugs as one might expect. Early odds in Las Vegas have Mayweather installed as an 8-to-1 favorite over Baldomir.
Braddock was a 10-to-1 'dog when he beat Max Baer in 1935 at Madison Square Garden for the heavyweight championship.
In fact, Baldomir has seen the movie, according to Scott Woodward, an exec at Sycuan, his promotional outfit.
Woodward, a few months back, asked Baldomir what he thought of the flick and the boxer answered briskly: "It was my life, Scott."
Can a substantial underdog with nine losses against nondescript opposition have a snowball's chance in hell against Mayweather (36-0, 24 KOs), a masterful boxer with a superhero's hand-eye coordination, who has never lost as a pro?
Baldomir, through interpreter Javier Zapata, cautioned those who think his hot streak will come to a screeching halt on Nov. 4.
"Before I fought Judah, I said a few times I was going to win," he said. "Before I fought Gatti, I said I was going to win. I will win this fight and surprise the world again. I will continue winning."
Mayweather, with the healthy, earned level of confidence that comes with never having lost, begged to differ. His promoter, Dan Goossen, said that PBF whispered to him as Baldomir proclaimed his intent to continue his molten streak, "Don't worry, I got your back. I'm gonna beat him."
I'm not looking past Baldomir," the 29-year-old Michigan native stated when his turn came at the podium. "I'm not like Judah, going to come half-ass. I'm not Gatti, going to stand there and take punishment. He's fighting the best, not the second- or third-best. They're not pound-for-pound."
No they're not, but the fashion in which Baldomir handled Judah (unanimous decision win for Judah's WBC welterweight title belt) and Gatti (TKO9 win done in dominating fashion) has to count for something.
Two men who have helped craft the event seem certain that Baldomir is no easy mark, a late-bloomer whose momentum will quickly halt at the sonic hands of PBF.
Mark Taffet, the HBO PPV wiz, described Baldomir as the "biggest and toughest Floyd has ever faced." Goossen said that PBF will need to muster "every ounce of his greatness to overcome Baldomir's tenacity and ferociousness."
Boxing historian Bert Sugar was on hand and thinks that Baldomir's size may be a strong factor in the November matchup.
"Baldomir's hard to handicap because we've only seen him twice, really, and he has nine losses," Sugar said. "But he can cut off the ring and he was born at 147 pounds. As Floyd has gone up in weight [he debuted at 131 pounds in 1996], his knockout percentage has dropped. [Mayweather has been taken the distance in six of his last 11 wins]. I think Floyd should only be a 4-to-1 favorite."
Baldomir is in Sugar's camp on the KO matter. He told ESPN.com, "If he hits me, he won't hurt me. In this division, he won't hurt me."
In fact, Baldomir brims with confidence. After he takes care of Mayweather, the Argentine said, he has a wish list for 2007.
"Next is Antonio Margarito or Oscar De La Hoya," Baldomir said, "whoever brings the most money."
Michael Woods, the news editor for TheSweetScience.com, has written for ESPN The Magazine, GQ and the New York Observer.


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Phiaton's new Moderna MS 200 earphones ($149) sound good and have great sound isolation, sure, but what's more important is how good they look plugged in to your new iPhone 5.
The Dry Bag Protects Your iPhone From Water, Dirt, And Sand While You Frolic At The Beach [Review]
With a built-in waterproof headphone jack, BioLogic says their $20 Dry Bag will keep your iPhone safe, clean, and dry in dirty conditions and in water up to three feet deep — all while letting you use your iPhone like you normally would.
I was wary of the claim, so decided to put it to the test.
Charge-Up Two iPhones On-The-Go With Verbatim's Dual USB Power Bank [Review]
At this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas, the only thing I was hunting down more than free drinks and after-parties, was power outlets. Yes sir, I love my purdy white iPhone 4S, but on days of heavy use, I find I need to charge it two times or more before the day is through.
The Dual USB Power Bank from Verbatim (about $65), provides a a massive amount of portable power that should keep anyone from outlet-hunting in the inky-shadows of Vegas convention halls. But the question is, how does it perform while charging two connected devices or the power-hungry new iPad?
Which Industries Could Apple Conquer Next? We'll Tell You On Our All-New CultCast
Apple has already conquered the world of PCs, mobile phones, tablets, and soon, television. But Steve Jobs had aspirations of dominating more than just the world of computers, and on our newest CultCast, we'll tell you where we'd love to see Apple head next.
And then: we've been iffy on ever seeing an iPad Mini, but we now have reason to believe that the mystical device will indeed see the light of day. Don't buy that Kindle Fire just yet!
All that and more on The CultCast. Go on and hit the 'ol subscribe button here, or download Apple's brilliant new Podcasts app and effortlessly stream The CultCast whenever you'd like!
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The GuitarJack Puts Ten Thousand Guitar Effects Right In Your Pocket [Review]
There are no shortage of gadgets out there that allow you connect your guitar to your iPhone, putting the power of The App Store at your guitar's disposal. But if you're looking for the best of what's around (see what I did there?), Sonoma Wire Works' GuitarJack ($150) has a mixture of beauty and talent you'd do well to consider.
LifeProof Unveils a Whole Line of Adventure-Crazy iPhone 4/S Mounts
Some gadgets love the rugged outdoors; the iPhone, with its sensitive, water-fearing innards, is more of a house gadget. Awww. Then LifeProof stepped in to change that when it launched its $80 water-, dirt-, snow- and shockproof case last summer. Now, the company has unveiled a line of four modular mounts that fit the LifeProof case, turning the iPhone into an electro-Leatherman.
Kogeto Ships Dot, 360-Degree Panoramic Vid Camera for iPhone With a Twist
This is pretty wild: the Kogeto Dot ($80) is a 360-degree lens that snaps onto the back of an iPhone 4, shoots 360-degrees worth of video; then a player in the cloud (if you upload the clip) or on your iPhone 4 in the form of Kogeto's free Looker app (if you keep the clip on your phone) allows you to play the app and change to any viewpoint in a 360-degree circle during playback.


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SWITCH launches an online magazine
Launched on 1 April 2014, SWITCH demonstrates again the sophistication of simplicity, through their professional and passionate approach to online communication.
For the online magazine, SWITCH rendered the technical implementation and the CMS, while getunik created the information architecture, all front-end templates and the magazine design. By supplying a creative framework, getunik provided SWITCH with a set of building-block components, with which the company could build a number of different types of online pages.
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This is a great investment opportunity in Greenville that puts you within walking distance to shopping, post office, parks, etc. This building has 4 units that have both indoor front and back entrances for each unit and a 4 stall carport to park with additional areas to park. All of the unit are rented out and the income is $2536 per month. With the owners paying electric & gas approx $440 per month, taxes approx $335 per month, and maintenance approx $1000 per yr.
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Testing first. There are many ways to test for gold purity, ranging from mass spectrography (you need a university in your pocket for that), refining (you need a furnace), various electronic testers (too expensive unless you're a professional) or you can by a few acid solutions and a touch stone from your local jewellers supply. This is what I have used over the years and it has seldom let me down. (you cannot buy these online as they are very powerful acids and shipping these by mail is banned AND don't get any on you!)
TOUCH STONE TESTING. The acid solutions are marked with the karat gold you are testing. You must have samples of known gold to compare with if you use a touch stone. (A touch stone is a ground black glass sheet ot the like). You take your unknown piece and rub it on the touch stone leaving a mark. You then rub known karat golds next to it and then apply the acids. The unknown gold (generally the mark disappears) will react the same as one of the known golds. And thus the unknown becomes known.
I personally use the next method as it is more accurate.
ACID TESTING THE ITEM DIRECTLY. Because you are only rubbing surface gold onto a touch stone, you are not testing what's really inside. It may be just thick plate. What you need to do is go through the surface of the gold by using a file or blade in an INCONSPICUOUS place. A good place in the case of a chain or bracelet is to do it inside the links or clasp where there is already a lot of wear. File into it a small amount and then place a drop of, say 9K acid, directly on the cut. If no reaction then it is at least 9K. Use the next highest acid (say 14K). No reaction then try 18K acid. No reaction? Then you know it's a least 18K gold. The reactions you normally see are as follows. If the cut goes brown then it's gold but less than you acid strength. Try a lesser acid until no reaction. That's your karat. If it goes green and may bubble, it's got copper in it and is plated gold. If the acid goes milky white and the metal black, it is silver. The only reaction you want to see is a brown tarnish on the gold….All else is NOT solid gold. Remember you want to test well below the surface.
FAKE GOLD. Things to look for that should raise your suspicions.
Look for discolouration. Plating wears and the metal beneath may show. Inspect between the links and near the clasp where the piece rubs the most. If in doubt, test.
Anything lacking known hallmarks should be questioned. There are a number of reasons that the marks may not appear. The piece may have been repaired. A ring may have been resized. A piece may be worn enough to rub away the hallmark. If in doubt get an unconditional guarantee and then test.
Look at the links. ALL gold jewellery has EVERY link soldered closed. Gold is a precious metal and NO self-respecting jeweller would leave links open so you could lose the piece easily. If any link is unsoldered, test.
Most fake gold pieces are heavy. I have yet to see a lightweight counterfeit. That's because it's only worth forging heavy pieces. No point in breaking the law for peanuts.
Many other tests only come from experience. A few are a bit strange but are enough to raise your suspicions. Gold is a very heavy metal and over the years you learn the "feel" of it. I can generally tell if it's ok by the weight in my hand. Gold is a soft metal. With high karat gold (22K,24K) you can leave a mark with your teeth. I'm sure you've all seen it on TV. It works but don't try it on 18K or less if you like your teeth.
Many have suggeted a magnet is a good test. I have yet to encounter gold plated steel jewellery so I don't think that test has much use. However it is simple so you might as well.
An interesting one is the smell test. When people say they can smell gold they may not be far wrong. If your hands are sweaty, rub the gold jewellery vigorously in the palms of your hand. If it's plated you may smell a strong acidic metal smell. That's the electrolytic reaction of your salty sweat on the plated metal. None of the last few are to be relied on…. but at a pinch?….
So the best thing is to buy a gold testing acid kit. It will have full instructions. Next, make sure you get a guarantee as to the gold you are buying. Check it yourself if you feel confident or have it checked by a professional.
In 25 years of dealing in secondhand jewellery, I have only had a few pieces that were counterfeit. It's not that common. The internet may have changed that.
Hope that helps.
Please have a look at my other guides on gold jewellery to expand you knowledge, and remember, this is not professional advice, it's a guide only. If you want professional advice, you'll have to go to a qualified expert.
Edward Vabolis


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Afghan Officials Say NATO Air Strike Killed 4 Police Officers
April 04, 2013
by VOA News
Local officials in eastern Afghanistan say a NATO helicopter killed four Afghan police officers and wounded at least two civilians during an attack on militants late Wednesday.
Authorities in Ghazni province say the incident occurred in Deyak district. NATO officials say they are investigating the claims.
Last week, an air strike by a NATO helicopter supporting Afghan security forces killed nine suspected Taliban militants, as well as two civilians, in another area of Ghazni province.
Civilians casualties have long been a source of contention between Afghan President Hamid Karzai and the international coalition fighting in Afghanistan and has prompted NATO in the past to alter its strategies in order to further limit collateral damage.
However, international reports studying casualty rates throughout the 11-year Afghan war blame insurgents for a vast majority of civilian deaths.
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Industry leaders are cautioning agents working Toronto's west end, warning them about a seemingly ideal client intent on luring them to vacant properties.
Four months after having its hand slapped by TREB, this online brokerage is closing its doors.
easy as it goes - no need to make snap descisions - this will level off - don't let your Client rush to get caught in ugly Financial positions -` everyone should have a cushion and time to think and re-organize
There are more places than Alberta feeling the pinch of the "falling barrel". So many city & towns across this country with tradesmen and workers commuting to places like Ft. Mac, Grande Prairie and oil/gas projects are feeling the insecurity. Here in BC we are feeling it already with sales slowing down. As little as the "little green people" like it, the oil industry was what was pulling our economy out of the recession over the past 5-6 years! Money always comes out of the ground in one form or another (mining, oil, agriculture, forestry), and is what starts the economy of a country to grow.
On the whole, Estate Agents do a good job at helping you buy and sell houses. But they are also geniuses at squeezing every possible penny from you or making you settle for the sale that's best for them.but am helping you buy best in cheap.MICHEAL MONTRIEF
The event will also feature a panel of industry experts and a presentation on the state of the Hamilton-Burlington housing market
A local realtor in Mississauga donated $23,000 on July 24 to benefit the family of 5 year old Erica Castrillon
EXIT Realty Corp. International will be part of Habitat for Humanity Canada's biggest build project ever