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For many years, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has supported research into medical informatics, which deals with effectively organizing, analyzing, managing, and using information in health care.
Some of the computer systems being used today that resulted from this research are described here.
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Background Computer Systems Improve Quality of Care and Reduce Costs Computer Systems Improve Medication Management and Reduce Costs Computers Enhance Self-management of Chronic Disease AHRQ Research to Fight Bioterrorism and Improve Patient Safety AHRQ-Funded Research on Medical Informatics Conclusion References For More Information
New health care technologies, medications, treatments, and procedures are being developed rapidly, and clinicians are expected to incorporate them into their daily practices. Clinicians are also expected to assimilate both old and new knowledge, apply that knowledge to their patients, remember each patient's individual health status and background, and communicate quickly with patients, hospitals, and other providers.
In the past, meeting these expectations has often been difficult because systems to organize, store, and retrieve medical and patient information had not been developed. But today, computer systems exist that can help clinicians meet each of these challenges.
Medical informatics deals with all aspects of understanding and promoting the effective organization, analysis, management, and use of information in health care.1
For over 30 years, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has supported research on informatics. Computer systems and applications, many of which are still being used today, were developed and tested through AHRQ-funded research. AHRQ has funded numerous studies on medical informatics, detailed elsewhere.2
This report describes only a select few of the computer systems that are relevant to the problems clinicians face, such as improving the quality of patient care and patient safety, preventing medical errors, reducing costs, helping patients manage their conditions, and minimizing the impact of a new enemy—bioterrorism.
Traditionally, the process of organizing, storing, integrating, and retrieving medical and patient information has been paper based. But paper-based systems are inefficient for managing enormous amounts of medical and patient information that can affect patient care. For example:
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The COSTAR system creates and stores an electronic patient record that includes information from the medical history, physical examinations, laboratory reports, diagnoses, and treatments.7 Developed in 1968 at Massachusetts General Hospital2 and still in use today,16 COSTAR helped to improve quality of care by reminding physicians of guidelines in clinical practice.3 Not following guidelines can lead to complications. For example, rheumatic fever (which can later cause damage to the valves of the heart) can result from an untreated strep infection.17
In an AHRQ-funded study within a primary care internal medicine clinic, 13 guidelines were incorporated into the COSTAR program to remind physicians to perform specific screening and preventive measures (Table 1). As a result, physician practice improved significantly for 10 of these 13 health maintenance measures between 1992 and 1993, and 7 out of 10 continued to show significant improvement in 1997.7
Source: Morgan MM, Goodson J, Barnett GO. Long-term changes in compliance with clinical guidelines through computer-based reminders. Proc AMIA Symp 1998;493-7.
The RMRS helped Wishard Memorial Hospital in Indianapolis improve preventive patient care and save money. This system stores over 30 years of patient data from emergency department visits, hospital stays, clinic visits, lab test results, and imaging studies. It generates flow sheets and reminders, and captures physician orders.5
Two AHRQ-funded studies showed that computer-generated reminders increased preventive care measures. Between April 1983 and January 1984, physicians and hospital house staff at Wishard Memorial Hospital's General Medicine Clinic received computer reminders during patients' clinic visits and/or monthly performance reports generated after the clinic visits for patients whom the computer identified as needing certain preventive care, such as colon cancer and tuberculosis screening, pneumonia vaccination, medication for high blood pressure, antidepressants, Pap smears, or mammography.9 When compared to physicians who did not receive performance feedback reports or computer reminders, physicians who did receive such reports or reminders:
A study funded in 2001 by AHRQ showed that physicians who received RMRS computer-generated reminders had higher ordering rates for four preventive therapies than physicians who did not (Table 2).8
Source: Dexter PR, Perkins S, Overhage JM, et al. A computerized reminder system to increase the use of preventive care for hospitalized patients. N Engl J Med 2001;345(13):965-70.
Another AHRQ-funded study indicated that automatically showing clinicians their patients' previous test results reduced duplicate testing by 16.8 percent and test costs by 13 percent. Over 16 weeks, during patient clinic visits, the results of some patients' past tests would appear on a computer screen. Physicians who received this computer display ordered, on average, 8.5 percent less tests for patients than physicians who did not receive this information. The result was an average decrease of 13 percent in charges for laboratory tests (Table 3).4
Source: Tierney WM, McDonald CJ, Martin DK, et al. Computerized display of past test results. Ann Intern Med 1987; 107(4):569-74.
Additional AHRQ-sponsored research revealed that the RMRS saved $3 million annually on inpatient tests and medications. When physicians ordered a test or medication on the computer system, the computer displayed the cost of the test and whether it had been ordered previously, made medication recommendations, gave warnings about dangerous drug interactions, and showed the patient's active orders, allergies, diagnoses, vital signs, and test results. Total charges were less when physicians had access to this information than when they did not (Table 4).18
Source: Tierney WM, Miller ME, Overhage M, et al. Physician inpatient order writing on microcomputer workstations. JAMA 1993; 269(3):379-83.
The RMRS also improved access to patient records by emergency departments, helping to reduce fragmentation of patient information.5 AHRQ and the National Library of Medicine funded the initial development of the Indianapolis Network for Patient Care (INPC).19 The network includes an active surveillance component that incorporates patient data from 11 hospitals in the Indianapolis metropolitan area.19 Using INPC, Wishard Memorial Hospital linked its RMRS patient database with two other hospital emergency departments.5
When patients were seen in the emergency departments of the other hospitals, the computer system matched their data with Wishard's patient data based on name, date of birth, sex, and other information.5 When a match was found, the computer system then printed a patient report that contained a medical history, past hospitalizations and clinic visits, immunizations, and laboratory results.5 At one of the hospitals, simply providing this printed report saved $26.00 in patient costs per encounter.5 The cost of providing the patient report was estimated at 20¢.5
The HELP system was developed at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT, with AHRQ support. This integration of clinical informatics with the business of health care delivery provides a model for the Nation. HELP is currently distributed commercially by 3M Company. The HELP system provides decision support programs such as the automated antibiotic consultant, which helps physicians select the best antibiotic for patients.2 The computer-assisted decision support programs in the HELP system allow physicians to directly order antibiotics at bedside terminals, resulting in improved drug selection and reductions in adverse drug events and costs.
In one AHRQ-funded study, the automated antibiotic consultant program recommended the appropriate medication regimen for hospitalized patients 94 percent of the time, compared with the 77-percent success rate for physicians. The average cost for 1 day of therapy selected by the antibiotic consultant was $41.08 per patient, compared to $51.93 for the antibiotics prescribed by physicians. The majority of physicians who used the antibiotic consultant said they would recommend it to other physicians (88 percent), felt that it helped them select the proper antibiotics (85 percent), and believed that it improved patient care (81 percent).10
LDS Hospital researchers showed that from 1988 through 1994, the computerized decision support system helped physicians use antibiotics more effectively and appropriately, reduced costs and adverse drug events due to antibiotic therapy, and decreased antibiotic use overall (Table 5). Even though more patients received antibiotics, the price of acquiring antibiotics for the hospital increased, and the number of Medicare patients admitted to LDS Hospital increased, by 1994 the percent of total medication dollars spent on antibiotics had decreased.11
Source: Pestotnik SL, Classen DC, Evans RS, et al. Implementing antibiotic practice guidelines through computer-assisted decision support: clinical and financial outcomes. Ann Intern Med 1996; 124(10):884-90.
Another study showed that from 1994 to 1998, 91.4 percent of the patients hospitalized in the LDS Hospital intensive care unit received at least one course of antibiotics. Over this time period, however, the overall length of stay, incidence of adverse drug events, and mortality rates decreased (Table 6) and the antibiotic decision support program helped to control development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. For example, the inappropriate prescribing of vancomycin (the antibiotic that is effective against Staph aureus bacteria) decreased.20
Source: Burke JP, Pestotnik SL. Antibiotic use and microbial resistance in intensive care units: impact of computer-assisted decision support. J Chemother 1999;11(6):530-5.
Developed in 1975-76 at Stanford University School of Medicine with funding from AHRQ (then the National Center for Health Services Research), the ARAMIS database includes about 17,000 patients with arthritis as well as older adults without arthritis. These patients are followed for life, and researchers are continuing to conduct studies on their diseases, care practices, medical and surgical treatments, and costs.12 The ARAMIS Post-Marketing System (ARAMIS-PMS) follows, studies, and evaluates the effectiveness, toxicity, and value of therapies for rheumatic disease once these therapies are in use by the general public.12 Specifically, these studies examine whether or not a drug works outside of clinical trials, identify additional toxicities, assess patient satisfaction, and investigate cost-effectiveness.12 For example, the ARAMIS-PMS used ARAMIS data to help evaluate the relationship of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and gastrointestinal (GI) complications such as upper or lower GI bleeding, gastritis, ulcers, and gastric outlet obstructions.21,23 These studies found that the risk of being hospitalized was greater for patients taking NSAIDs than for patients who did not take NSAIDs.21,23 Another study showed that 81 percent of patients hospitalized for GI complications who had been taking an H2 antagonist (a medication to prevent GI symptoms) such as cimetidine, ranitidine, or famotidine (Tagamet, Zantac, and Pepcid) or antacids, had no apparent signs or symptoms prior to being admitted.21,22
Developed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, CHESS is a system designed to be used on a personal computer in patients' homes, especially patients suffering from a life-threatening disease such as breast cancer, HIV infection, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, or alcoholism.13 An AHRQ study of HIV patients who used CHESS showed that they had fewer hospitalizations and a higher quality of life than patients who received only standard medical treatment.13 The CHESS computer tools for AIDS patients include:
The AHRQ-funded study that evaluated the HIV/AIDS module of CHESS showed that, compared to patients who received standard care, patients who used the CHESS program for 2 to 5 months had:
Although CHESS patients and patients who received standard care had the same number of visits to their physicians and the emergency department, CHESS patients were better prepared with questions for their providers during their visits so their visits were 15 percent shorter. They also had 47 percent more telephone calls with their providers because they felt more comfortable about calling. Patients who received only standard care had 50 percent more hospitalizations than the CHESS patients. When CHESS patients were hospitalized, their hospital stays were 39 percent shorter. During the time of the CHESS study, hospitalization costs for AIDS patients averaged $1,485 per day. While using the CHESS program, participants lowered their hospitalization costs by $728 per month. After the CHESS program was removed, participants continued to average a reduction of $222 per month in hospitalization costs.13
Through the SBIR program, 2.5 percent of a Federal agency's extramural budget is set aside for small business research and development of products that can be commercialized for public benefit.24 Through this funding, AHRQ has sponsored the SBIR research program "Developing Tools to Enhance Quality and Patient Safety Through Informatics."25 Contracts awarded under this program include proposals for developing tools that patients can use at home to monitor their health, methods for electronic sharing of patient medical records, Internet-based communications between patients and providers, handheld devices for patients and providers, and decision support applications for patient self-care, patient safety, and chronic disease management.25 Several of these programs have developed prototypes of devices that have the potential to improve patient self-care and self-monitoring.
For example, the Diabetes Assistance Self-care Program for Youth (DASPY), funded through AHRQ's SBIR program, is an Internet-based program designed to help young patients with Type 1 diabetes control their blood glucose and medication regimens. AHRQ-funded research showed that these young patients preferred using an electronic program rather than a paper-based program (Table 7). Using a handheld device, patients entered the date and times they checked their blood glucose and took insulin.26 The device alerted patients that their blood sugar was too low or too high. It was programmed to ask the patients questions at the end of the day about their consumption of carbohydrates and how they felt physically. Patients transmitted data from the DASPY device to their physicians every 2 days. Patients reported that the electronic log was more fun to use, made it easier to send information to their physician, and was less likely to be lost than the usual paper log.26
*Note: Totals may not add to 100% because of missing data.
Source: Sharma S. Web-based tool for diabetes self-care. Final report. Watertown (MA): New England Research Institutes; 2001. Contract No. 290-00-0025. Sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
AHRQ funded the development of a weight scale and a glucose monitor that automatically capture, store, and transmit patient data electronically using a wireless network. This allows patients to send important medical information without having to manually input data. Therefore, physicians can immediately detect changes in the patient's condition. The device can also be programmed to alert both the patient and the physician if the patient's weight or blood sugar levels exceed an established threshold, leading to faster and better treatment than simply waiting until the next scheduled appointment, which could be months away.27
Two other studies that AHRQ is funding involve medical devices that use wireless Internet technology to monitor blood pressure and pulse oximetry.14 Pulse oximetry, a measurement of the amount of oxygen in arterial blood,28 is often used in patients with congestive heart failure to determine how well the heart is working to provide oxygen.14 Because patients with congestive heart failure often retain fluid, blood pressure measurements also help indicate how well the heart is functioning. A rise in blood pressure is often associated with a rise in fluid retention. Once the devices take a blood pressure or pulse oximetry measurement, the readings are automatically sent via E-mail to a central computer.14 If the patient's measurement exceeds preset limits, the computer system alerts the health care provider via voice mail, pager, facsimile, or E-mail.14 By making this communication between the patient and the provider automatic, changes in the patient's health status can be detected quickly.14 The health care provider can also give feedback or instructions by sending the patient messages that appear on the medical device.14 This technology allows the devices to be used either in the home or while traveling by taking advantage of cellular technology—the same technology that is used for cell phones.14
One advantage of wireless medical devices is that they can be located in any room in the house. For example, the weight scale can be kept in the bathroom, where most patients weigh themselves. The devices can be located anywhere as long as they are within 35 feet of the telemedicine patient station, which can then relay the patient's information to the providers.27
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Smoky Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
If I had to choose just two things to make in the slow cooker ever, it would be brisket and pulled pork. I'm a huge fan of these BBQ favorites and though I don't have a smoker at home to make authentic versions, slow cooker variations are pretty good themselves. Especially now that I have fallen in love with liquid smoke.
Let me tell you, getting me to use liquid smoke has taken years of psyching myself up. Chalk it up to a bad experience as a child (Note: you should never use a whole bottle at once. Just don't.) But I am totally in love with it now and not afraid to use it. Liquid smoke adds a lovely smokiness to dishes without the smoker.
Now, about this brisket. It's got a nice sweet-smokiness to it, courtesy of the whisk-and-go sauce on it. It's just six ingredients (plus water) whisked together. But since it's homemade, you can totally control the flavor — if you want it sweeter or more molasses-y, go ahead! Just taste and add until you have the sauce you want. Super simple.
As for the brisket, you just season it with salt all over and then it's ready for the slow cooker. Put it in, pour on the sauce and cook.
This sweet-smoky beef brisket is great on sandwiches (add a little cheddar!), nachos and wraps. But it's also fab with BBQ classics like sweet potato fries and macaroni and cheese. Don't forget the cornbread too.
- 3 lb beef brisket
- kosher salt
- 6 oz can tomato paste, plus 1 can water
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 tbsp liquid smoke
- 1 tbsp honey
- salt and pepper, to taste
- Rinse and pat dry the brisket. Salt well all over with kosher salt. Place into the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the tomato paste, water, molasses, liquid smoke, honey, salt and pepper. Pour over the brisket.
- Set the slow cooker to high and cook for 4-5 hours until fall-apart tender. Or cook on low for 8-10 hours until fall-apart tender.
- Pull the brisket out and break apart with two forks into shreds. Return to the slow cooker and stir with the sauce. Serve. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Category: Beef, dinner, Recipes, Slow-Cooker
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A Statement of Work is a written description of an agency requirement, used in the acquisition of supplies or services. State and agency requirements state that objective and requirements be described in a manner which promotes full and open competition to the maximum extent possible. It is best to state the requirements in terms of functions to be preformed, the performance required, or the essential physical characteristics of the requirement. This will allow the vendor or supplier to express the items, services and a combination thereof in the best manner to satisfy the agency and its customer for a Best Value determination. The SOW is often used in complicated acquisitions and service requirements. Typically, the SOW is the heart of the solicitation process which can in turn become the heart of the final order or contract.
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A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound, and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease..
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words GEORGE FULLERTON
It has certainly taken longer than expected for The Skints to reach their current status as one of the finest live acts on the UK circuit, but following tours with the likes of You Me At Six and Less Than Jake, their resulting fanbase from these shows finally warrants the long awaited headline tour the band will have been dreaming of.
Openers Captain Accident & The Disasters have no problem in instantaneously converting the audience's friendly vibes into a platform for their eclectic mix-up of ska and reggae. As the impressive openers mix up the tempo, main support act The Drop choose to exhibit what they do best; eight-piece dub reggae anthems which soothe away any midweek worries with their easy, accessible sounds. There is no doubt that this band are masters of their genre, as their hypnotic sound sustains the crowd's attention and leaves the mounting capacity lapping up every offering.
In a typical fashion, just as you thought the night couldn't be topped, The Skints make way onto the second night of their already mostly sold out headline tour, with a packed out venue screaming for their first offering. As soon as Mindless kicks in, the crowd are under their spell like an army of softly swaying reggae zombies. Bassist Jon Doyle orchestrates the crowd through his hypnotic side-to-side rocking, while he effortlessly supplies the hearty basslines which make up part of this quartet's rich sound.
Their fusion of harmony-fuelled delicate reggae and upbeat rap-led ska manages to demonstrate just how in control they are, as even Parly B plays an integral part in the night, featuring on several tracks such as latest single Rise Up. This tour brings many special landmarks for The Skints, but most importantly; they have found a level which they suit best. There are no obvious egos in this band, just the same bewildering talent continuously building on their previous accomplishments. The Skints may just be the best UK band you'll see this year.


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News & Events
- Diary of A Wimpy Kid
- Julian and Co
- Layla Grayce
- Maxi Cosi
- My American Girl
- Nurf giveaway
- Patemm
- Tastefully Simple
- There's Something in The Water
- Time Flies When You Are Having Fun!
- Yo Gabba Gabba Live
- This Week's Picks
- This Week's Calendar
- Teen Scene
- Plan Ahead
- A Little Night Music
- Boot camp winner announced!
- Days Ago Timers
- Fun DVDs for Little Ones
- Go Go Squeez
- Gummy Lump winner
- Laptop Lunches
- Little Kids Bubbles
- No More Six O'Clock Scramble for this lucky winner
- Select Comfort
- Stella & Dot
- Wiggles winner!
- Yantra Mat Winner!
- Zoku
Diary of A Wimpy Kid
Win the DVD!
I don't see a lot of movies in the theater each year, but I did make it out to see Diary of A Wimpy Kid. This was a great movie that our entire family enjoyed. My older two had read the entire series and they were dying to go see it. I wasn't expecting too much from it, but I think I may have ended up liking it more than anyone.
Maybe it was because my oldest is now headed off to Middle School this fall, but it ...
Julian and Co
I have found a great necklace that you will love! Simple and wonderful, Julian & Co. has created a keepsake necklace for moms, the Galleria necklace. I received one to review and I absolutely love it. Engraved in a circle are each of my children's names. Very pretty and dear to me. In addition to pieces for moms, there are creations for dads, babies and children, which make perfect gifts for many special occasions.
I love how Julian & Co came to be. Tania's baby was born prematurely at 29 ...
Layla Grayce
$50 Gift Certificate
A lucky Macaroni Kid reader will be the recipient of a $50 gift certificate compliments of the lovely and luxurious Layla Grayce. Have you heard of Layla Grayce? It is the amazing online retailer of a remarkable collection of items for home, women and children. To enter, please go to Layla Grayce and take a look around. Find something you like on their site and send me an email telling me how you would spend the $50 gift certificate to [email protected]. You MUST be a subscriber to Macaroni ...
Maxi Cosi
Are you in the market for a fantastic infant car seat? Look no further! Mico from Maxi Cosi is the answer. I received a Mico car seat for review and it is everything you could ever want in a high end infant car seat. This is made for ages birth to 12 months. Lightweight, convenient, and comfortable for the baby, Mico is also very good looking. It comes in a variety of color combinations, which isn't crucial to picking out a car seat, but it does make it more ...
My American Girl
She's the doll you create--and bring to life online! Who is she? My American Girl! I received a doll to review this past week and she is wonderful! She is a doll that girls can relate to, as she is contemporary. The really cool thing about this doll is the online feature. Through innovative online tools, girls can create their own doll with an interactive website for those ages 8 and up. Each doll is as unique as the girl creating her. Each My American Girl doll comes with ...
Nurf giveaway
I nursed my babies, but I always had to have a big blanket with me at all times to do so. It was something that took up a lot of space in my bag, but it was a necessity for my comfort. Not exactly stylish and not all that handy considering the blanket could fall off my shoulder at any time.
Reno Rose has developed the ultimate solution for nursing moms or even those who are fashion savvy. The Nurf is a stylish scarf that you can use to accessorize ...
Kinoban giveaway
There are several items every parent needs. Things that make your life easier with squirmy babies. What are your essential items when you leave the house? Diapers, bottles, wipes, changes of baby clothes? Yeah, definitely. Do you ever get tired of frantically searching for just the right item when you need them in that big bulky bag of yours? I thought so. Here is a fantastic solution for you.
"The patemm® pad—a smart, stylish and practical solution to the diaper bag—is a patented, award-winning design that makes changing ...
Tastefully Simple
Win a $50 Gift Certificate
Want to win a $50 gift certificate to spend on Tastefully Simple products? Cyndie Decowski, Independent Consultant has generously offered one lucky Macaroni Kid reader a gift certificate to try out the items of their choice up to $50! How fun! Tastefully Simple offers a wide selection of convenient, easy-to-prepare foods designed to help people spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the rest of their lives.
How do you enter to win? Email me with Tastefully Simple in the subject line to [email protected] . If ...
There's Something in The Water
Zuvo Giveaway
So, rumor has it that there are some issues, as of late, with the drinking water in Clinton. Whether you live there or not, it makes you stop and think about what is really in the water we drink everyday, right? Well, water is a necessity and having to boil water to drink it doesn't sound like a great long term solution. Water bottles get expensive very quickly, too. Not to mention the environmental factor of using all those water bottles. Zuvo sent me a water filtration system to ...
Time Flies When You Are Having Fun!
Can you believe this is the very last week of July? Just a few weeks left of summer before school is back in session! I hope you have been having a great summer and having lots of fun with your kids and families.
One of the things I love about summer is just playing outside with my kids in the evening. Our family loves to run around outside, chase fireflies, ride bikes and scooters, and just chat. Taking walks through the neighborhood are great times to hear everything my kids ...
Yo Gabba Gabba Live
Win tickets!
Does your child love Yo Gabba Gabba? Why not go see them live? One super lucky Macaroni Kid reader will receive a family four pack of tickets to go see Yo Gabba Gabba Live in Philadelphia on August 29th at the 5:30pm showing!
How do you enter to win? Email me with Yo Gabba Gabba in the subject line to [email protected] . If you want 5 more chances, have a friend subscribe to Macaroni Kid and put your name as the reason they heard of us. You will ...
Tuesday, July 27 through Wednesday, July 28 - Regal Family Film Fest
Where: Regal Cinemas--Phillipsburg, NJWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: everyoneHow: show upCost: FREE
Tuesday, July 27 through Tuesday, October 12 - Storytime at Barnes and Noble
Where: Somerville Barnes and NobleWhen: 10:30 AM (every Tuesday morning)Who: everyoneHow: show upCost: FREE
Tuesday, July 27 through Thursday, August 26 - RVCC Planetarium for Kids
Where: Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium Street address: 118 Lamington Road BranchburgWhen: 2:00 PM (Tuesdays and Thursdays)Who: (for families with kids ages 6-12)How: show up or callCost: Admission: $6 per personFor more info: Phone number: 908-231-8805 Website: www.raritanval.edu/planetarium
Wednesday, July 28 through Wednesday, September 1 - Free Movies on the Green
Where: the green newar Connections Cafe in Turntable Junction FlemingtonWhen: starts at duskWho: everyoneHow: show upCost: FREEFor more info: rain or shine, if the weather is bad, the movie will be moved inside
Wednesday, July 28 through Wednesday, September 1 - Movies with Ice Cream
Where: 299 S Main St (near the Firehouse) Raritan TownshipWhen: after duskWho: everyoneHow: show upCost: movie is freeFor more info: 7/28 The Wizard of Oz 8/4 Finding Nemo 8/11 The Cat in the Hat 8/18 Alice in Wonderland (2010) 9/1 Grease for more information call 908-284-1233
Wednesday, July 28 through Wednesday, September 1 - Story time
Where: Clinton Book Shop 12 E. Main St ClintonWhen: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: everyoneHow: show upCost: FREEFor more info: www.clintonbookshop.com
Wednesday, July 28 through Thursday, July 29 - Family Stages "Toad's Escape"
Where: NCB Library 65 Halstead St Clinton, NJ 08809When: 10:30 AM (1:30pm)Who: for ages 3 and upHow: pick up tickets beginning July 22ndCost: FREEFor more info: www.hclibrary.us
Wednesday, July 28 through Tuesday, August 24 - RVCC Planetarium
Where: Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium Street address: 118 Lamington Road Town: BranchburgWhen: 3:00 PMWho: for families with kids ages 6-12How: show up or callCost: $6 per personFor more info: Phone number: 908-231-8805 Website: www.raritanval.edu/planetarium
Thursday, July 29 - Storytime at Barnes and Noble
All children love being read to. Every storytime, we explore a new theme. Join us for stories and activities and foster a love for reading in your little one.
Somerset Shopping Center, 319 Route 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, 908-526-7425
Where: Somerville
Somerset Shopping Center, 319 Route 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, 908-526-7425When: 10:30 AM (every Thursday morning)Who: all childrenHow: show upCost: FREEFor more info: 908-526-7425 www.barnesandnoble.com
Thursday, July 29 through Wednesday, August 25 - Rockin Rocket Ride RVCC Planetarium
Where: Venue: Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium Street address: 118 Lamington Road Town: BranchburgWhen: 2:00 PMWho: for families with kids ages 3-8How: show up or callCost: Admission: $6 per personFor more info: Phone number: 908-231-8805 Website: www.raritanval.edu/planetarium
Thursday, July 29 through Wednesday, August 25 - Tyco to the Moon RVCC Planetarium
Where: Venue: Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium Street address: 118 Lamington Road Town: BranchburgWhen: 3:00 PMWho: families with kids ages 5-10How: show up or callCost: Admission: $6 per personFor more info: Phone number: 908-231-8805 Website: www.raritanval.edu/planetarium
Thursday, July 29 - Rock Band and Wii @ the Library
Where: Hunterdon County Library Lower Level FlemingtonWhen: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (every Thursday)Who: Everyone, however it is library policy that anyone under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adultHow: show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: http://www.hclibrary.us/events.htm
Friday, July 30 through Friday, September 3 - Special Open Gym @ Kidz Fun Zone
Where: Kidz Fun Zone 843 State Route 12 Suite B3 Frenchtown, NJ 08825When: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PMWho: children up to the age of 10How: show upCost: $7.00 per child for members, $9.00 per child for non-membersFor more info: www.kidzfunzone.net
Friday, July 30 through Thursday, August 26 - Laser concert at RVCC Planetarium
Where: Venue: Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium Street address: 118 Lamington Road Town: BranchburgWhen: 3:00 PMWho: for families with kids ages 6-12How: show up or callCost: $6For more info: Phone number: 908-231-8805 Website: www.raritanval.edu/planetarium
Friday, July 30 through Friday, September 3 - Come Together
Where: Main St, East Main St, and Lower Center Streets ClintonWhen: 7:00 PMWho: everyoneHow: show upCost: FREEFor more info: 908-713-1134
Friday, July 30 through Friday, August 27 - Summer Skies RVCC Planetarium
Where: Venue: Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium Street address: 118 Lamington Road Town: BranchburgWhen: 7:30 PMWho: ages 8 to adultHow: show up or callCost: $6For more info: Phone number: 908-231-8805 Website: www.raritanval.edu/planetarium
Friday, July 30 through Friday, August 27 - Rock Laser Concerts RVCC Planetarium
Where: Venue: Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium Street address: 118 Lamington Road Town: BranchburgWhen: 8:30 PMWho: for ages 8-adultHow: show up or callCost: $6 per personFor more info: Phone number: 908-231-8805 Website: www.raritanval.edu/planetarium
Friday, July 30 through Friday, October 22 - Friday Night Fireworks
Where: Riverfront, LambertvilleWhen: 9:30 PMWho: everyoneHow: show upCost: FREE
Saturday, July 31 through Saturday, August 28 - Live Music at Liberty Village Outlets
Sat, July 31: Emily Rose
Sat, Aug 7: Barynya
Sat, Aug 14: Fe
Sat, Aug 21: Hofbrauhaus
Sat, Aug 28: Siesta Key All Stars
Where: Liberty Village Premium Outlets 1 Church Street Flemington, NJ, 08822When: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: everyoneHow: show upCost: FREEFor more info: 908-782-8550.
Saturday, July 31 - Booksigning with Lisa Eichlin
Where: Book Garden in FrenchtownWhen: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: everyoneHow: show upCost: purchase of book
Sunday, August 1 - Children's Programs
Where: meeting room of Flemington Free Library, 118 Main Street, FlemingtonWhen: 10:30 am Tuesdays for 3-5 years, 10:30 am on Wednesdays for 2-3 yearsWho: 3-5 years/2-3 yearsHow: Call (908) 782-5733, or visit [email protected]Cost: freeFor more info: parents or care-givers invited to stay
Thursday, August 5 - Preschool Storytime
Where: Washington Library 20 West Carlton Avenue,
Washington, NJ 07882 (Warren County)When: 10:30 amWho: 3-5 year oldsHow: Phone: (908) 689-0201Cost: FREEFor more info: Closed over Memorial Day weekend
Thursday, August 12 - Summer Bedtime Stories
Where: NCB Library 65 Halstead St Clinton, NJ 08809When: 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM (register beginning 7/29/2010)Who: ages 2-5 accompanied by an adultHow: register ahead www.hclibrary.usCost: FREEFor more info: next bedtime story will be 8/5/2010 (register beginning 7/29/2010)
Sunday, August 1 through Thursday, February 17 - Bouncy Booktime
Where: Lambertville LibraryWhen: 10 am and 11amWho: 4 months to 4 yearsHow: 609-397-0275Cost: FREE
Monday, August 30 - Teen Rock & Read
Where: Warren County Library - Northeast Branch 63 Route 46 Hackettstown, NJ 07840When: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PMWho: Ages 13 and upHow: Sign-ups required, either call the library at 908-813-3858 or email Kelly at [email protected]Cost: FREEFor more info: 908-813-3858 or email Kelly at [email protected]
Tuesday, August 3 - Lego Build
Where: Bridgewater Commons Mall--Lego StoreWhen: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMWho: ages 6-14How: show up early!Cost: FREEFor more info: http://stores.lego.com/en-us/StoreEvents.aspx
Saturday, August 7 - Home Depot Kids Workshops
Where: your local Home DepotWhen: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: ages 5-12How: show upCost: FREE
Sunday, August 8 - Spinning, Weaving + Fiber Arts Day
Where: Peaceful Valley Orchards, 150 Pittstown Rd., Pittstown, NJ 08867When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: everyoneHow: show upCost: Free admissionFor more info: [email protected] 908-730-7748
Saturday, August 14 - Build and Grow at Lowes
Where: your local LowesWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: everyoneHow: show upCost: FREEFor more info: http://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/Home.aspx
Tuesday, August 17 - The Wiggles Live!
- Having fun with your favorite wiggly pal as they sing and dance through the audience.
- Starting the fun at home by creating a Wiggles sign and/or dressing up as your favorite character.
- Yelling "Wake up, Jeff!" whenever the lovable Purple Wiggle falls asleep onstage.
Where: IZOD Center East Rutherford, NJWhen: n/aWho: everyoneHow: purchaset tickets online http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/69/705291?brand=izodcenterCost: variesFor more info:
Saturday, August 21 - Diaper Swap at Clothesline
Clothesline 44 Main Street CalifonWhen: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: everyoneHow: show up or register to trade or sell your items by August 1stCost: variesFor more info: Cash only for gently used swap items. Cash and cards accepted for new items.
All are welcome to mingle, browse, meet other moms and learn about cloth diapering. Kids are welcome as well. Refreshments will be provided. If you wish to sell or trade your items, please register before August 1. More info or to register contact Alison at [email protected] or 770-313-3772
Sunday, August 29 - Yo Gabba Gabba Live!
Where: The Mann Center of Performing Arts Philadelphia, PAWhen: n/aWho: everyoneHow: purchase tickets onlineCost: variesFor more info: http://www.yogabbagabbalive.com/
A Little Night Music
Winner & Special Discount
Congratulations to Patricia O. and Kristie T., each a winner of a pair of tickets to go see A Little Night Music! Can't wait to hear about the show! Have fun!
Tony®, Golden Globe- and Grammy Award–winner Bernadette Peters and Tony®, Drama Desk- and Emmy–winner Elaine Stritch star in the first Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's and Hugh Wheeler's Tony Award®–winning masterpiece A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, directed by Tony Award®-winner Trevor Nunn.
Based on Ingmar Bergman's film, Smiles of a Summer Night ...
Boot camp winner announced!
Amanda H. is the very lucky winner of a FREE month of Flemington Fat Burning Boot Camp! Have fun, Amanda!
Flemington Fat Burning Boot Camp meets at the Little Gym in Flemington.
Days Ago Timers
Win it!
Ever go to see what is in the fridge only to find something that you're not sure just how long it has been in there? Wondering if it is safe to eat or whetherit is time to toss it? Well, there is a gadget for that now! Days Ago timers were created to keep tabs on just how long it has been since you opened a container and now you will know how long it is good for. Especially great for jars of baby food or milk, all you ...
Fun DVDs for Little Ones
We received two very fun DVDs from HIT entertainment to check out and my four year old couldn't be happier! I guess it has been a while since I have watched a Thomas & Friends DVD and I was pleasantly surprised at how the animation quality had changed. My four year old is a huge Thomas fan and was so excited to see episodes that he had not seen before. This is a great addition to a Thomas lover's DVD collection!
Fizzling fireboxes! Steam along with four all-new adventures ...
Go Go Squeez
Go Go Get Some!
My kids love applesauce and they are always on the go. Just this past week, I was packing up lunches for them for soccer camp when I realized that containers of applesauce weren't really very convenient for their outdoor camp. So often, the contents of those containers end up on their shirts when they attempt opening them. Then you have to deal with spoons and if those fall on the ground, yuck! Never a good thing! But they love applesauce, so what am I supposed to do?
As I ...
Gummy Lump winner
The winner is Jennifer N.! Have fun with the great toys coming your way!
I love wooden toys, there is something so nice about them. High quality and long lasting, I always gravitate toward them. We were sent a Melissa & Doug wooden food set, courtesy of Gummy Lump, to check out and it is really great. This set has everything you need to create your own cupcakes from baking to decorating. Your little bakers will love pretending to create their own yummy confections with this set. Gummy Lump is an ...
Laptop Lunches
It's that time of year, whether we want to admit it or not. We are gearing up for Back to School. I know we all want to do our part to be green and less wasteful. A great place to start is with our children's lunches.
This past year I don't even want to know how much waste came from daily lunches, baggies and juice boxes being discarded daily. This year, I plan on thinking ahead and avoiding all of that. I came across Laptop Lunches and ...
Little Kids Bubbles
Winner and new giveaway
Winner chosen for the Little Kids Bubble Friend--check your emails!
Now let me introduce you to the Little Kids Bubble Lite! Combines the pre-schooler's (ages 3 and up) love of flashlights with bubble blowing! Dip the wand into the dipping tray and press the button for tons of illuminated bubbles! Includes a dipping tray and 4 oz. of Little Kids No Stain, No Dye, Non-Toxic premium bubble liquid. One lucky Macaroni Kid reader will get to try this with their own bubble fiend!
To enter Email me with Bubbles ...
No More Six O'Clock Scramble for this lucky winner
Lucky winner is....Fernanda L.! You will be cooking some great meals in no time!
Be sure to check out www.sixoclockscramble.com for more from Aviva Goldfarb!
I have a large family, with four growing, active boys in it. They get hungry and when they do, I don't have much time to act. Those days that I don't have a plan absolutely kills me. Because I am so busy, I am finding that I don't have a plan more often than not. Not a good thing ...
Select Comfort
Back to School
Is it too early to utter the words "back to school?" Let's face it, it's mid-July and before you know it, you'll be buying school supplies for the kiddos. And, those moms and dads who are sending their kids off to college, may be purchasing futons, mini refrigerators, bikes, and bedding for dorm mattresses. As parents prep for back-to-school, there are things every parent should know about sleep + kids + college.Check out the link below to several helpful articles about kids and sleep, along with a coupon ...
Stella & Dot
Special offer for Macaroni Kid Readers!
Stella & Dot Jewelry - Not your Mom's Tupperware Party!
"A company inspired by and created for strong women- just like you."
If you haven't already heard of Stella & Dot jewelry, it is the latest addition to the
home-party circuit, using independent stylists to sell gorgeous, fun jewelry at an
affordable price (in fact, half of the entire line is under is $50). Best of all, it is a
great way for anyone (moms especially!) to earn extra income while setting their
own schedule.
Stella & Dot, named after its founder ...
Wiggles winner!
Do you have Wiggles fans in your house? Do they want to see Sam, Jeff, Anthony and Murray and the world famous Wiggly dancers, as well as Wiggly friends Wags the Dog, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus and Captain Feathersword live in concert? That's what I thought! Well, one super lucky Macaroni Kid reader has been chosen to win a four pack of tickets to go see the August 17th-2:30pm showing at the IZOD Center! Who is the lucky winner? It is Deborah--check your email! Congratulations!
Come ...
Yantra Mat Winner!
Our winner was chosen and it is Tara M.! Congratulations!
When the end of the day comes we are ready for bed time for these sweet kiddos of ours. Bedtime for them means time to unwind and relax without interruption. But, chances are good we have had an entire day of craziness and sometimes it is hard to really relax. I have a really great way for you to relax for real now! I was sent a Yantra Mat, a European acupressure spike mat, to try out. What is it ...
Quick Pop Maker
I remember growing up making ice pops from scratch. I absolutely loved it. It was something we did every summer. But since I have become a mom, I have yet to see something easy to do the job right. Until now, that is. I was sent the Zoku to check out and it is everything I wanted to have in an ice pop maker. You can freeze the base and when the base is properly frozen, you can pull it out and pour your homemade ice pop concoctions (the possibilities ...
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awarded | Yearling |
Apr 9 |
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Dark themes in IDE with multiple monitors
A Visual Studio port is available, though you have to decide upfront which theme you use, either the dark or light one. Switching can't be done on the fly. |
Mar 23 |
answered | What conventions or frameworks exist for MVVM in Perl? |
Jan 27 |
awarded | Yearling |
Jun 27 |
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Why is Mercurial considered to be easier than Git?
@awe I tried out Git Extensions about a year ago but found it totally useless because it was very slow. Has this improved? |
Jun 21 |
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What are the downsides of RoR?
One thing that surprised me occasionally was that lots of gems out there which seemingly appear to be independent from RoR turn out to only be used with RoR, and not in standalone. Very curious to why this is. PS: I'm not a Ruby programmer, so I might have gotten the wrong impression. But I did stumble upon this a few times. Sadly I've got no examples at the moment. |
Jun 10 |
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How would you assess a programmer's Github profile?
Why forking projects if you're not going to contribute to it? This seems to happen a lot over at GitHub. Is it to make sure the source code doesn't disappear when the original author decides to delete the repository? |
Jun 7 |
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Is it "normal" for people to not work?
Nice answer. I'm in that second group as well and more and more I find myself having moments where I'm writing code without compiling. But when I do it's mostly flawless and compiles in a single run. I love those moments. |
Jun 1 |
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Software License: Open Source, but no distribution (for free or for profit)
"Means you can't call it Open Source": Not true. Open Source doesn't equal free code. See my comment to the OP. |
Jun 1 |
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Software License: Open Source, but no distribution (for free or for profit)
Software can be perfectly open source when the source code is provided after the purchase but prohibits the user from selling it. Open source doesn't have to mean it's free. One example is BlitzMax. You get the full source code upon purchasing, but you're not allowed to distribute it. Changes can be shared amongst other users in their dedicated forums which are shielded from non-registered users. |
May 23 |
awarded | Civic Duty |
May 14 |
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Increase motivation in Our Project's Wiki with achievements?
Perhaps you should be moving to a mailing list manager instead? |
May 13 |
answered | Increase motivation in Our Project's Wiki with achievements? |
May 11 |
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Does it make sense to have a single tab interface?
All modern web browsers will show you a single tab when you've only got 1 website opened :-) |
May 5 |
awarded | Critic |
Apr 15 |
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Code licensing question. Client stole my code
OSI also has a list of licenses opensource.org/licenses/category |
Apr 15 |
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Code licensing question. Client stole my code
@JackLeo Creative Commons licenses aren't really meant for source code. |
Apr 14 |
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How should I design a PHP class autoloader?
Switch server :-) |
Apr 13 |
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Procedural Code vs OOP code
"as far as you can" sounds so very wrong to me. Use what you need, don't use paradigms for the sake of using them. |
Apr 7 |
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What superstitions do programmers have?
Most superstitious things that have been mentioned are really just weird ticks/quirks someone has. |


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Kim Kardashian's Wedding Anniversary Passes & Kris Humphries' Parents To Divorce
August 20th, 2012 10:26am EDT
While Kim Kardashian probably wished her divorce would be final before her first wedding anniversary on Sunday, her estranged husband Kris Humphries is dealing with another blow in his personal life - his parents are divorcing.
One year after Kardashian married her basketball player son, Humphries' mother Debra filed for a divorce from William Humphries, who owns several Five Guys Burgers and Fries restaurants in Minnesota, according to TMZ.com
Kardashian and Humphries announced they were splitting up after just 72 days of marriage.Divorce proceedings officially got underway last week.
The reality star has since been dating rapper Kanye West, who was summoned by Humphries lawyer to give a deposition in the proceedings.
Related: Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries, Celebrity, Divorce
Photo Credits: PacificCoastNews.com
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New treatments and techniques are helping boost survival rates for ovarian cancer -- and Julie McMullen and Elaine Becker are living proof. Julie was diagnosed with ovarian cancer while she was still in her 20s, and Allegheny Health Network's Dr. Thomas Krivak tailored her treatments in a way that preserved her fertility, with positive results. Elaine Becker, a patient of Allegheny Health Network's Dr. Fredric Price, is a 10-year-plus survivor of ovarian cancer, a disease that killed her mother at a young age. Elaine says "knowledge is power," and her niece, Emily Liszka, is using knowledge about her family background to make decisions about her future. This moving and thought-provoking segment from WQED-TV may change how you look at ovarian cancer.
Treatment for Ventricular Tachycardia
Heart specialists at Allegheny General Hospital have joined a select group of physicians nationwide who offer a new, minimally invasive therapy called epicardial ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation.
One of the leading causes of sudden cardiac death, VT is an abnormal, rapid heart rhythm that starts in the heart's ventricles and is caused by tissue that disrupts the heart's electrical system. The condition makes the heart considerably less efficient, and without treatment it can lead to heart failure and cardiac arrest.
Although a number of treatment options exist for VT, including medications and surgical intervention, epicardial VT ablation is a promising option for patients whose heart rhythm disturbance originates close to or on the surface of the heart – an area called the epicardium.
Epicardial VT ablation involves directing a catheter to the epicardium via a small puncture in the skin near the lower end of the breast bone. Radiofrequency energy (low-voltage, high-frequency electricity) is then applied through the catheter to the targeted area to ablate, or burn off, the abnormal tissue so that it is no longer capable of generating or conducting electrical impulses.
"We are very excited to have this newer, advanced capability for treating some of our patients with VT," said William Belden, MD, an AGH electrophysiologist. "Epicardial VT ablation is a sophisticated technique that requires considerable experience and skill to perform safely, but for those patients who are good candidates, it can be an extremely effective and minimally invasive cure for their disease."
According to Dr. Belden, medications are often used to treat VT; however, only about half of patients treated medically experience sustained relief and many drugs cause serious side effects. The condition can also be treated by placing an implantable defibrillator in the patient's chest to shock the heart back into normal rhythm when necessary.
"The variety of treatment options available to patients with VT and other heart rhythm disorders, such as atrial fibrillation, underscores the importance of seeking care at the most experienced, capable and best-equipped medical centers," said Christopher Bonnet, MD, director, AGH Division of Electrophysiology.
Under Dr. Bonnet's leadership, AGH's nationally recognized Cardiovascular Institute is one of the region's preeminent programs for the diagnosis and treatment of heart arrhythmias. The Institute's team of cardiologists and cardiac surgeons provides state-of-the-art testing (including electrophysiology studies, electrocardiograms, holter monitoring and more), medical therapy (the newest generation of drugs to treat irregular heartbeat), interventional therapy (procedures such as hybrid ablation, radiofrequency ablation and pulmonary vein isolation), device therapy (implantable pacemakers and defibrillators) and surgery (both open-heart and minimally invasive techniques).
In addition to pioneering the use of epicardial VT ablation locally, AGH doctors are also among just a handful of specialists in the country performing hybrid cardiac ablation to treat atrial fibrillation. The groundbreaking technique combines catheter ablation with minimally invasive surgical ablation to more fully penetrate and treat all layers of the cardiac tissue causing the irregular heart rhythms.
"Cardiac ablation is a viable treatment alternative that helps many patients with arrhythmias resume a normal, symptom-free life," said Dr. Bonnet. "Whether done surgically, percutaneously, via the new epicardial approach or with some combination of the three, it is a proven therapy that leading heart care centers like AGH perform on a routine basis."
AGH's heart rhythm disorders team includes Drs. Belden and Bonnet; electrophysiologists John Chenerides, MD, Kenneth Judson, MD, and Amit Thosani, MD; and cardiovascular surgeons Robert Moraca, MD, and Thomas Maher, MD.


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Tourism locations targeted for development
Indonesia develops 16 priority destinations
Among Indonesia's hundreds of attractions, the government has identified 16 priority destinations to be developed in the coming years, said Minister for Tourism and the Creative Economy, Mari Elka Pangestu, recently.
The 16 destinations include
target="_blank">Lake Toba in North Sumatra,
target="_blank">Pangandaran in West Java, the
target="_blank">Prambanan areas in Central Java, Yogya-Sleman in Yogyakarta, the
target="_blank">Semeru area in East Java,
target="_blank">Lombok and the
target="_blank">Rinjani volcano,
target="_blank">Flores in East Nusatenggara,
target="_blank">Wakatobi in Southeast Sulawesi,
target="_blank">Toraja in South Sulawesi, the
target="_blank">Derawan islands in East Kalimantan, in addition to
target="_blank">Pulau Weh
in Aceh, the
target="_blank">Togean islands in Central Kalimantan, the
target="_blank">Thousand Islands and
target="_blank">Old Batavia - both in Jakarta, and
target="_blank">Bali's southern and northern coasts, as well as around
target="_blank">Mount Batur.
"As a short-term plan, we have picked 16 out of 80 locations as pilot projects on how to manage the tourism sector comprehensively and coordinate with other sectors such as the Public Works Ministry, Transportation Ministry, and local governments. The biggest challenge is collaboration with local government. The most extreme case is Lake Toba in North Sumatra, because 10 regencies and cities are involved.
In Flores, 8 regencies have to team up to develop the island, including Komodo. Improving tourist locations is very difficult if there is no collaboration with locals. This is the real challenge.
The target is not only to increase the number of tourists visiting the country, but to inspire good quality tourism and make them stay longer.
Moreover, Indonesia needs to relate the development of tourist attractions to special interest tourism such as cruise ships and the MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions, exhibitions) industry.


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Inspiration is rarely caught, but now I'm full of enthusiasm around the clock. So before going to bed I somehow got the idea to create a key rings, using the symbolism of suits (also you can use it for your phone). Once I made it I had the idea that it reminds me of theme "Alice in Wonderland." Hope you like it!
I made it of polymer clay. It took me some time to shape and then bake parts in the oven.


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At the Texas Library Association last week I had the pleasure of meeting Lee and Sachi LeFever from Common Craft. Those names might not sound familiar, but I just bet that you have seen their work. Those short explanatory videos


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What will the Federal Government waste the taxpayers' money on next? It goes without saying that the government bureaucrats in Washington will find creative ways to utilize the money coming from the Stimulus. After all, the American people thought that the funds would create more jobs and help boost our economy, but unemployment numbers continue to rise (and will continue to rise, especially if the "finalized" health care reform bill is passed). However, the American taxpayer would be livid to know what exactly the stimulus will be boosting…pet projects. Let's just take a look at the pet projects that will be created under the stimulus. Thanks to Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) for uncovering these projects.
- How does an "Almost Empty" Mall being awarded an energy grant sound? Price tag: $5 Million
- If you're interested, Digital Television Advertising Agency will create three jobs…but you better apply fast, as they will be gone in a flash. Price tag: $5.9 Million
- If working for a Digital Television Advertising Agency does not float your boat, then how does researching in the development of supersonic corporate jets sound or studying the learning patterns of honeybees sound? Price tag: $4.7 Million for the corporate jets study and $210,000 for studying honeybees
- It looks like the Stimulus will also create a program to control household appliances from a remote location. Awesome, huh? Price tag: $787,250
- How would you like to climb aboard the wine train and get your groove on? Price tag: $54 Million
- Perhaps, while you are on the wine train, your children can watch anti-capitalist, socially-conscious puppet shows. Entertainment with a cause…yeah right Price tag: $100,000
- Do you live in Buffalo? If so, the Stimulus will create a job in your city that involves journaling your malt liquor and marijuana usage. I guess this will help soothe you after the horrible 6-14 record of the Buffalo Bills. Price tag: $389,357
- Lastly, how does a visit from Bobber the Water Safety Dog sound? I hear he is quite the hit at birthday parties. Price tag: $21,116
What other wasteful programs will the government spend the taxpayers' money on next? I guess we will have to wait to find out.


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Obituary : Thelma E. Fraser
Thelma E. Fraser, 85, of Oak Bluffs died on Tuesday morning, Nov. 25, in the Martha's Vineyard Hospital. She was the wife of William T. Fraser who predeceased her in March of 2008. She was the mother of Scott Fraser of Oak Buffs, B. Grant Fraser of Princeton, N.J., and Maureen Block of Bath, Maine.
Her funeral service will be private and a memorial service will be held in the spring. Donations may be made in her memory to the MSPCA, P.O. Box 2097, Edgartown, MA 02557. Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road, Oak Bluffs. Visit ccgfuneralhome.com for online guest book and information. A full obituary will follow in a future edition of The Martha's Vineyard Times.


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Impossible Cube Optical Illusion is one of those impossible object optical illusions that can really mess with your mind. If you look at all the edges of this cube they seem to cross over each other in a way that just doesn't hmake sense. A similar but simpler one is the Impossible triangle Optical illusion (only easy cause it shows you how its done ) So any ideas how this imposable square is done?
Hey cool – I can be the first dumbass to say "photoshopped" since that seems to be the trend on this site.


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Description | 28 images. Harbor series (Long Beach Harbor), Los Angeles Harbor), Series by John McDowell, 23 August 1953. Vincent Thomas (Assemblyman); General scenes.; Supplementary material reads: "Chernus captions -- Harbor series. (For future use, Negatives to Riblett). #1 and #2: Long views of undeveloped land owned by Harbor Department -- along San Pedro shore of Los Angeles Harbor's main channel. #3 and #4: Assemblyman Vincent Thomas examining loose timber and gaping hole in San Pedro's 60-year-old onetime lumber wharf -- now abandoned except for mooring of harbor tugs. #5 and #6: Long view of 60-year-old onetime lumber wharf -- now owned by Harbor Department but undeveloped. #7: Long view of new San Pedro Fish Market facilities in Los Angeles harbor. #8: Long view of boats tied up at Fisherman's Wharf. The wharf and fish market are only new structures in San Pedro section of the harbor in the last 40 years. #9: A tanker heads down main channel past San Pedro's undeveloped waterfront. #12: Long view North from San Pedro ferry building, showing dilapidated docks along city's waterfront. #13: View of ferry coming into San Pedro. #14: Shot of ships at now Matson Terminal. #15: Long view of Bascule drawbridge, with new Commodore Hei, Lift Bridge in the background. These two spans are the only land connection between Terminal Island and the mainland. #16: Dilapidated docks in Los Angeles Harbor, adjacent to Hammond Lumber Co. wharves on Terminal Island. #17: Freighter Harry Luckenbach loading at Berth 228-E On Terminal Island".; Supplementary material continues: "Chernuscaptions -- Harbor series. #18: Ancient wooden wharf of Outer Harbor Dock and Wharf Co., leased from Harbor Department on 50-year lease which expires in 1956. The section shown includes Berths 51 to 55. Wharf is 50 years old. #19: Another view of Berths 45 to 51 along decrepit docks leased by Outer Harbor Dock and Wharf Co. in San Pedro. #20: Vacant stores on 6th Street, San Pedro's main shopping district. There are 78 vacant stores in central shopping district, 250 throughout the entire downtown area. #21: Long view of nearly deserted 6th Street, San Pedro, on what should be a busy Saturday afternoon. #22: Freighter Fairland loading drums of asphalt at busy Long Beach Harbor, where oil revenues in last 15 years has built a port that is threatening to outgrow Los Angeles Harbor. #23: Exterior view of Port of Los Angeles' Foreign Trade Zone, a new harbor installation in San Pedro's outer harbor. Here foreign ships can land cargo duty-free for repackaging and re-shipment out of U.S. The enterprise, however, has been losing money. #24 and #25: View of large empty stores on 6th Street in San Pedro's downtown shopping district". |
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N'Klabe is a Puerto Rican Salsa group formed in 2003.
1 History,
2 Members,
3 Discography,
4 References,
5 External links,
N'Klabe was formed in 2003 by Félix Javier "Felo" Torres. They have released several albums, including their debut album, Salsa Contra Viento y Marea, in 2004.
Through their career, N'Klabe has collaborated with Salsa singers like Gilberto Santa Rosa, Víctor Manuelle, Cheo Feliciano, Ismael Miranda, Luisito Carrión, Brenda K. Starr, and Rey Ruiz, among others. They've also collaborated with reggaeton artists like Voltio, R.K.M & Ken-Y, and Jowell & Randy.
In 2006, there were rumors of a feud with fellow Salsa singers NG2, after they made some comments that were apparently directed at N'Klabe in one of their songs. Felo, from N'Klabe, said "They can't harm us, because they are no competition".
In 2008, N'Klabe began an international promotional tour, organizing presentations in Peru, Colombia and the United States. In Lima, they performed before a crowd 35,000. In 2008, they played in Switzerland. They've also participated at the Salsa National Day in Puerto Rico, and were part of the concert from the Fania All-Stars.
In their album La Nueva Escuela, the group pays tribute to Salsa veterans like Lalo Rodríguez, Jerry Rivera, Luis Enrique, Eddie Santiago, and others.
Somewhere between 2008 and 2009, Ricky and Héctor left the group. In February 2009, Anthon Ibañez joined Felo. They then decided to choose their third member from the finalists of the sixth season of the show Objetivo Fama. Eventually, they chose José Rubén Ruíz as their third member, and started to work on their next album.
After some time, Anthon left the group and was replaced with Roberto Karlo Figueroa.
In November 2011, N'Klabe released the album Aires de Navidad through NuLife Entertainment and Sony Music Latin. The album debuted in the Top 5 of the iTunes Top Latin Album list, along with Romeo Santos, Pitbull, Jenni Rivera, and Vicente Fernández. The title song also peaked at No. 1 in the Billboard's Latin Tropical Airplay. This was the group's third song to reach that spot, after "Amor de una Noche" and "I Love Salsa". It is also one of the few Holiday songs to peak at No. 1 on Billboard, and the only group of Salsa to do it in recent years.
N'Klabe reached No. 1 with their single, "La Banda" on Billboard's Latin Tropical airplay in May of 2012. The song is the lead single from their new CD/DVD La Salsa Vive set for release June 26.
Félix Javier "Felo" Torres (b. 5 November 1979),
Jose Ruben "JR" Ruiz,
Roberto Karlo Figueroa
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The Canvasback cargo liner fits beautifully and protects the cargo space and back of a Subaru WRX and WRX STI. Loved by dog owners, gardeners and sport enthusiasts, the Canvasback cargo protector keeps the floor and back of the seats protected from dirt, water, scuffs, pet hair, etc. Available in a variety of colors including fun prints like Hawaiian, Camouflage and Tan Plaid. This liner covers the cargo area floor and up the back of the second seat bench. Zipper allows for slit seating. This vehicle has a variation of carpet in the cargo area. We need to know how much carpet there is from the side of the 2nd seat where the latch is to the top of the back of the seat. It will either be about 1 1/2 inches or 3 inches measured from the plastic around the bar to where the carpet hits the fabric on the back of the seat. Please call if questions. Picture of the latch is below and has the smaller spacing of carpet.This is a nice,tight liner! Comes in 1 piece.
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New Lung Cancer Guidelines Recommend Screening for High-Risk Individuals
Older, heavy smokers should have CT scan (May 7)
New evidence-based lung cancer guidelines from the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) recommend offering low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scanning for lung cancer screening to people with a significant risk of lung cancer due to age and smoking history.
Published as a special supplement to the May issue of the ACCP journal Chest, the guidelines cite evidence to show that lung cancer screening can reduce lung cancer deaths among individuals who are at increased risk of developing the disease. The guidelines also document the advances made during the past 5 years in the treatment of tobacco use, including the benefits of tobacco cessation programs, in patients with lung cancer. According to the guidelines, the most effective deterrent to acquiring lung cancer is the avoidance of tobacco products.
For individuals at increased risk of developing lung cancer, the guidelines recommend offering LDCT scanning to screen for lung cancer in the context of a structured, organized screening program. The recommendation is based on a systematic review of the data, which show an important reduction in deaths from lung cancer when screening is done in an organized program. This is a change from the prior edition of the guidelines, released in 2007, when such evidence was not available, the ACCP says.
Treatment procedures detailed in the guidelines include the benefits of minimally invasive surgery whenever possible, as well as the benefit of treatment at specialized centers. Today, patients with limited lung function also have treatment options, such as stereotactic body radiosurgery, which is similar to using a global positioning system (GPS) to deliver a laser-accurate strike to a tumor. Molecular-based targeted chemotherapy can also shut down the cellular engine that drives a tumor's growth. The guidelines also make it clear that a sophisticated approach to symptom control and palliative care can markedly improve both the quality and quantity of life for patients with lung cancer.
For those with advanced disease, a major concern is palliation. In the past, the approach to palliative care was largely empiric, but as summarized in the guidelines, a large body of research has led to the development of a more formal evidence-based process. Many tools are available for managing cancer symptoms as well as for facilitating the process of end-of-life care. The data also demonstrate that early inclusion of a palliative-care team in the management of advanced lung cancer has meaningful quality-of-life benefits for these patients.
Sources: ACCP; May 7, 2013; and Chest; May 2013.
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Mack went on to have various other jobs, and did his first open mike slot in 1994, while studying at Brunel University. Within 18 months he was a full time comedian.
In 2005 Mack presented They Think It's All Over, a sports based comedy panel game, formerly presented by Nick Hancock. However, it proved to be the show's final series. His first sitcom Not Going Out for BBC One with Tim Vine premièred on 6 October 2006. The show returned for a second series in September 2007. It has won a Rose d'Or and RTS Award.
He is currently a team captain on the BBC One panel show Would I Lie To You?. He was also guest host on Have I Got News For You? on 23 May 2008.


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