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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not adequately protect the privacy of people's personal health information and hinders important health research discoveries, concludes a new report from the Institute of Medicine.
Congress should authorize the development of an entirely new approach to protecting personal health information in research, separate from the HIPAA Privacy Rule, said the committee that wrote the report. This new approach should apply privacy, data security and accountability standards uniformly to information used in all health-related research regardless of who funds or conducts the research.
If policymakers decide to continue relying on the current rule to protect privacy in health research, the committee recommends a series of changes to improve the rule and the guidance that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) gives on how to comply with it. Recommendations in the report include:
- Encryption should be required for all laptops, flash drives, and other portable media containing such data given the potential for these items to be lost or stolen.
- HHS and other federal agencies should develop a new approach to regulation that focuses on best practices in privacy, security, and transparency. The new framework should facilitate use of health data in which personally identifiable information is removed and should provide legal sanctions against unauthorized re-identification of individuals. It should provide ethical oversight of research in which use of personally identifiable information without individual consent is necessary. This oversight could be accomplished by local ethical review boards that assess proposed projects on a case-by-case basis, or institutions could be certified at the federal level to carry out this kind of research, having proved they have policies and practices in place to protect data privacy and ensure security.
- HHS should make it clear that people can grant permission in advance that samples or data collected from them for one research project can be used in future research. And the agency should simplify and clarify the criteria for making decisions about waiving requirements to obtain permission from every patient whose personal health information will be used in study.
The study was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, American Society for Clinical Oncology, Burroughs Wellcome Fund, and C-Change. Established in 1970 under the charter of the National Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Medicine provides independent, objective, evidence-based advice to policymakers, health professionals, the private sector, and the public. The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council make up the National Academies.


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Drunk Driving Decreasing but Drug Use Increasing
According to a survey released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, fewer Americans are drinking and driving, but one in six drivers are driving while on drugs during the weekend.
The data was released on Monday, July13 from a survey conducted in 2007. The survey showed that 2.2% of drivers were legally driving drunk, with a blood alcohol level of .08% or higher.
The first time this survey was conducted was in 1973, where the data showed 7.5% of drivers had a blood alcohol level of .08% or higher. This survey was also conducted in 1986 and 1996.
Although the Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is pleased to see the drunk driving battle is successful, he point out that "alcohol still kills 13,000 people a year on our rads and we must continue to be vigilant in our efforts to prevent drunk driving."
The same survey also found that 16.3% of drivers on the road on weekend nights tested positive for drugs. This was the first time the survey checked for drug use while driving.
The most commonly used drugs by drivers were marijuana at 8.6%, cocaine at 3.9% and over-the-counter and prescription drugs at 3.9%.
"This troubling data shows us, for the first time, the scope of drugged driving in America and reinforces the need to reduce drug abuse," said Gil Kerlikowske, director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
The 2007 survey included the answers of almost 11,000 drivers who entered random survey sites set up across the country to questions drivers who agreed to participate.
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More Evidence Shows Nanoparticles In Sunscreen Do No Harm
More research shows that nanoparticles in cosmetics, including sunscreen, do not penetrate the skin's surface. This study, announced today, again contradicts the unscientific claim long espoused by anti-nanotech activists — and repeated often by an unquestioning media — that nanoparticles in sunscreen penetrate the top layers of skin and could cause harm.
As I wrote in my Sept. 14 NanoBot post — "Nanotech In Sunscreen: What's The Harm?" — this assertion has been repeated so often that it is often mistaken for fact.
Now, according to a news releases from the University of Bath in the UK, "even when the skin sample had been partially compromised by stripping the outer layers with adhesive tape, the nanoparticles did not penetrate the skin's outer layer, known as the stratum corneum."
Professor Richard Guy from the university's Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, supplies us with more-direct, unambiguous language.
"So, while an unsuspecting consumer may draw the conclusion that nanoparticles in their skin creams, are 'carrying' an active ingredient deep into the skin, our research shows this is patently not the case," Guy said in a news release.
The research was published in the Journal of Controlled Release.
Of course, facts have never been a strong part of anti-nanotech activists' agendas, so I doubt this study will be cited in these groups' own "research."
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Currently I can hard code the header.xsl in cruisecontrol to show anything I want (e.g. browser type), but I'd like to also see the version of my app testng is running against. The version number is situated on the first page of my app under a div class. Is there a way to have cruisecontrol set the value into the header.xsl from grabbing the testng report?
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Should Doctor Who Adopt a Darker Tone?
Mark McCullough investigates.
Should Doctor Who adopt a darker tone? It's a question I have seen asked increasingly often by fans, but one whose answer may not be as simple as most would think. My stance on the matter is that the show should maintain the tone which it currently utilises so well. However with the introduction of Peter Capaldi as the lead role, many fans would tend to disagree. I have seen several suggestions that the era of the Twelfth Doctor should be a more gothic one which would suit an older grittier Doctor. With the recently released teaser material, specifically the darker TARDIS interior, it is looking increasing likely that this wish will be granted.
What do we mean when we say we would like the show to become darker?
Put this question to someone who mentions their aspirations for the show and they tend to struggle giving a precise reply. General the answer will come back with exploring more adult themes within the narrative of the show. A popular answer would be that a companion should properly die at some stage. On this point I find myself wholeheartedly agreeing. If you look at the companions we have thus far, each and every one of them have ended up better off for having met the Doctor. Rose has a complete family for the first time in her life, not only that but she also has her own personal human version of the Doctor. Martha is now fully qualified with a husband and is doing what she loves. Donna too has a husband and is a lottery winner; she also has no memory of her time with the Doctor so from her point of view her life is so much better than before.
The Ponds perhaps come out the worst, although their decision of a normal life or life with the Doctor was made for them. What's more they are able to settle down and adopt a child in the absence of being able to have their own. What I think this shows us is that the companion role has become devoid of a certain risk factor and we as viewers have become complacent that our beloved companion will eventually get their happy ending. In fact companion deaths have become a bit of a joke recently with Rory dying a countless number of times and Clara an infinite amount across the Doctor's timeline. So perhaps it is time that a companion met a rather more permanent end and restores some danger and suspense to the companion role.
When it comes to the darker concepts there are numerous avenues which could be perused. These include: torture, mutilation, infertility, divorce, suicide, retribution, kidnap, murder, genocide and revenge. Perhaps that reads as just a random list; however the astute readers may have instantly picked it up as a list of concepts from a three episode stretch of the show. The stretch of episodes in question is Asylum of the Daleks to A Town Called Mercy. I hope this illustrates my point that I feel what most fans are calling out for is already present within the show. Perhaps I have been rather selective with my choice of episodes, however if you look across the span of the revived series, more and more dark concepts will spring out at you. This then begs the question, if the show already displays such attributes, why are people calling out for it to adopt an even darker tone?
Why I think the show is fine as it is.
When you analyse the show, you will note that the tone is generally light hearted and friendly. Naturally as an established family show, it needs to have this nature so that it can appeal to young and older fans alike. This is why an altercation to the most prominent tone of the show provides too much of a risk for the writers to attempt. Go too much in one direction and you open the possibility of alienating either set of viewers. This is particularly prominent with the arrival of an older Doctor who may be more difficult for younger fans to engage with. To couple this with a shift to a darker toned show could lead to these viewers becoming disengaged with the show. This is certainly not a desirable situation as the show does not want to lose viewers.
The era of the Eleventh Doctor was arguably one of the most balanced in terms of tone. The character himself was the youngest and most energetic Doctor, yet he was capable moments of cold hearted brutality. The feel of his entire story (particularly in Series Five) has been likened to that of a fairy tale. This is something I feel which actually heightened the moments where the show took a darker turn. This is probably due to the stark contrast they provided in comparison to what we had been accustomed too. Using Dinosaurs on a Spaceship as an example, we go from a fun romp on a spaceship, to genocide and the Doctor exacting the ultimate punishment in retribution. This is how I feel the show is strongest, a perfect blend of both elements. Ideally I would hope that Series Eight would adopt a similar tone.
I will admit, that it is a difficult topic to address as it is very much six of one, half a dozen of the other. There are so many potential arguments for stories with a darker tone; however it always comes back to the same problem, maintaining the balance of the show. I would like to see some of the ideas that have been suggested become a reality, but it cannot be at the cost of what makes the show what it is today. What are your thoughts on the conundrum? I look forward to reading them in the comments section.


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The premiere of Ravenswood is just around the corner, so before you immerse yourself into the creepy little town, check out these promo photos of the cast! ;
Sure, we already know Pretty Little Liars' beloved Caleb Rivers will be moving to Ravenswood permanently, but get to know the rest of the cast. From foster kid Miranda to twins Luke and Oliva, this town is full of interesting people. ;
Check out the ;synopsis for the ;Ravenswood ;series premiere ;below. ;
"After opting to stay in Ravenswood to help out new pal Miranda, Caleb begins to rethink his decision, especially after he meets Miranda's cold and unwelcoming uncle Raymond (Steven Cabral). Caleb also has some unpleasant interactions with local resident Luke (Brett Dier), who is struggling to deal with a recent family tragedy and its ensuing scandal, which has also swept up his twin sister Olivia (Merritt Patterson)." ;
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Pence, Charles H. and Ramsey, Grant (2012) A New Foundation for the Propensity Interpretation of Fitness. [Preprint]
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The propensity interpretation of fitness (PIF) is commonly taken to be subject to a set of simple counterexamples. We argue that three of the most important of these are not counterexamples to the PIF itself, but only to the traditional mathematical model of this propensity: fitness as expected number of offspring. They fail to demonstrate that a new mathematical model of the PIF could not succeed where this older model fails. We then propose a new formalization of the PIF that avoids these (and other) counterexamples. By producing a counterexample-free model of the PIF, we call into question one of the primary motivations for adopting the statisticalist interpretation of fitness. In addition, this new model has the benefit of being more closely allied with contemporary mathematical biology than the traditional model of the PIF.
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Child Soldiers Global Report 2001 - Djibouti
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Mainly covers the period June 1998 to April 2001 as well as including some earlier information.
- Population:
– total: 629,000
– under-18s: 302,000
- Government armed forces:
– active: 8,400
– paramilitary: 3,000
- Compulsory recruitment age: no conscription
- Voluntary recruitment age: unknown
- Voting age (government elections): 18
- Child soldiers: unknown
- CRC-OP-CAC: not signed
- Other treaties ratified: CRC; GC/API+II
- It is not known if there are under-18s in government armed forces due to lack of information on the minimum voluntary recruitment age.
Sporadic clashes between government military forces and the FRUD armed wing, mainly in the Djibouti-Ethiopia border areas, have been reported.
National Recruitment Legislation and Practice
Military service is not compulsory and recruitment is apparently only on a voluntary basis.602 No information is available regarding minimum recruitment age or current recruitment practices. The army is mainly composed of members of the Issa, the dominant Somali clan in Djibouti.
- Front for the Restoration of Unity and Democracy (FRUD)
On December 26, 1994, a peace agreement was signed between the government and the Afar guerrilla movement, the Front for the Restoration of Unity and Democracy (FRUD). The FRUD reportedly included many young men and boys.603 An armed faction of the FRUD (FRUD-Dini), which was opposed to the peace process, has continued military activities against the government with attacks on military posts and mine planting mainly in the Djibouti-Ethiopia border areas.604
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603 Coubba, A., Djibouti, Une Nation En Otage, January 1997.
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After the morning's trading, the Nasdaq is trading down 0.5%, the S&P 500 is down 0.2% and the Dow has risen 0.1%. The basic materials sector is the category of stocks that accounts for companies involved with the discovery, development and processing of raw materials. This sector includes the mining and refining of metals, chemical producers and forestry products. The basic materials sector is sensitive to changes in the business cycle. Because the sector supplies materials for construction, it depends on a strong economy. This sector is also sensitive to supply and demand fluctuations because the price of raw materials, such as gold or other metals, is largely demand driven.
These are the biggest movers in the Basic Materials sector (XLB) (+0.4%):
|Market Cap
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|A. Schulman Inc (Nasdaq:SHLM)
|$597.1 million
|WD-40 Company (Nasdaq:WDFC)
|$802.9 million
|Domtar Corp. (USA) (NYSE:UFS)
|$3.33 billion
|American Vanguard Corp. (NYSE:AVD)
|$761.9 million
|LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE:LXU)
|$684.2 million
|Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE)
|$5.21 billion
|Freeport Copper (NYSE:FCX)
|$32.77 billion
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A. Schulman (Nasdaq:SHLM) rose a significant 10.2% to reach $22.29 per share. So far today, the company's volume is 294,523 shares. As a stock moves up or down, it is important to pay attention to the trading volume. This indicates the level of interest: the higher the volume, the more the interest. Profit-margin ratios help us to keep score, as measured over time, of management's ability to generate profits and manage costs and expenses. There are three key profit-margin ratios: gross profit margin, operating profit margin and net profit margin. SHLM has a low gross profit margin of 14.7%. Investors should track gross profit margin ratios over several years in order to see if earnings are consistent, growing or declining. SHLM's operating margin of 2.8% and net margin of 2.2% are low relative to its gross margin.
A company's value as an investment is more easily estimated using valuation ratios such as the price to earnings (P/E) ratio, the price to earnings growth (PEG) ratio, the price to sales (P/S) ratio, the price to book (P/B) ratio, and the dividend yield. In a nutshell, the price/sales ratio shows how much Wall Street values every dollar of the company's sales. The P/S ratio for SHLM is 0.35, which is relatively low. The lower the P/S ratio, the more reasonably price the stock, all else being equal. All things being equal, a low P/S ratio is good news for investors, while a very high one can be a warning sign.
WD-40 (Nasdaq:WDFC) has decreased to $48.21 per share, a 4.4% fall. With 116,284 shares changing hands so far today, the company's volume is 1.8 times its current three-month average. A stock's volume conveys how excited investors are about it. There are many tools investors can use to evaluate a stock, including margins. Margins, quite simply, are earnings expressed as a ratio, or a percentage of sales, and this allows investors to compare the profitability of different companies, while net earnings, which are presented as an absolute number, cannot. The gross profit margin for WDFC is 49.5%. Investors trying to assess a company's ability to continue to pay its fixed expenses even if its business declines may want to evaluate the operating margin ratio. WDFC has an operating profit margin of 17.1%. While ratios such as price/earnings (P/E) or price/book value look at the relative attractiveness of a stock, the net profit margin ratio focuses on company performance rather that stock market valuation. Net margin is 10.3%.
Investment valuation ratios can be very useful in estimating whether a stock price is too high, reasonable or a bargain investment opportunity. The debt ratio measures the leverage of a company, and a company's leverage is a good way to assess risk. WDFC has a low debt ratio of 37.6%. A low debt ratio means the company has more available cash flow. As with all financial ratios, a company's debt ratio should be compared with the industry average or similar companies.
Domtar Corp (NYSE:UFS) is down 4.1% to reach $75.13 per share. This morning, the company's volume is 232,042 shares. This is 0.7 times the current daily average. High volume indicates a lot of investor interest while low volume indicates the opposite. Calculating the profit margin is a great way to gain insight into aspects of how well a company generates and retains money. Instead of measuring how much managers earn from assets, equity or invested capital, profit-margin ratios measure how far a company stretches its total revenue or total sales. UFS has a low gross profit margin of 24.1%. This may mean that the company is struggling to control production costs, or that a low amount of earnings is being generated from revenues. Compared with its gross profit margin, UFS' operating profit margin of 7.8% and net profit margin of 4.7% are low.
Understanding investment valuation ratios allows the investor to assess the true value of an individual stock. The debt-equity (D/E) ratio is a leverage ratio. The debt-equity ratio of 32% is relatively low. A low D/E ratio may be a sign that the company is not taking advantage of leverage to increase its profits. This easy-to-calculate ratio provides a general indication of a company's equity-liability relationship and is helpful to investors looking for a quick take on a company's leverage.
American (NYSE:AVD) is currently trading at $28.39 per share, a 3.7% increase. This morning, 98,072 shares have been traded, which is less activity than yesterday's volume of 160,392 shares. Volume is used to evaluate how meaningful the price movement of a stock is. Profit-margin ratios can give investors deeper insight into management efficiency than earnings alone can provide. Gross profit margin, operating profit margin and net margin are commonly used margins. The gross profit margin for AVD is 45.8%. The operating profit margin is a rough measure of the operating leverage a company can achieve in the conduct of the operational part of its business. Operating profit margin for AVD is 16.5%. Ideally, a company's profit margin should be stable or rising; declining profit margin should be cause for concern or further investigation. The company's net profit margin is 8%.
Investors can make use of valuation ratios to estimate whether a stock is fairly valued. The capitalization ratio measures the debt component of the capital structure, or capitalization of a company (i.e., the sum of long-term debt liabilities and shareholder equity) to support operations and growth. AVD's capitalization ratio is 18.2%, which is relatively low. Investors generally consider a company with low debt and high equity levels is a good quality investment. Prudent use of leverage (debt) increases the financial resources available to a company for growth and expansion.
Rising 2.3%, LSB Industries (NYSE:LXU) is currently trading at $31.34 per share. This morning, the company is trading a volume of 33,526 shares. When a stock price moves up or down, watching the volume is a good way of identifying how significant that shift is. Margin ratios highlight companies that are worth further examination. LXU has a gross profit margin of 28.5%. Relative to its gross profit margin, LXU's operating profit margin of 12.1% and net profit margin of 9.5% are low.
A wide array of ratios can be used by investors to estimate the attractiveness of a potential or existing investment and get an idea of its valuation. The price/earnings to growth (PEG) ratio compares a company's P/E ratio to its earnings-per-share growth rate, which tells you whether or not you are a good value when purchasing a stock with a high price/earnings ratio (P/E ratio). LXU has a PEG ratio of 0.94, which is consistent with the industry average. Because of the adjustment for earnings growth rate, the PEG ratio is somewhat more useful than many formulas for comparing companies in different industries.
Celanese (NYSE:CE) has risen 2.2% to hit a current price of $34.01 per share. So far today, the company's volume is 805,386 shares, 0.4 times the average volume over the last three months. Price change alone is not enough to know how a stock is doing. Volume is an important secondary indicator used to confirm trends suggested by price movement. Margin analysis is a great way to understand the profitability of companies. CE has a low gross profit margin of 23.6%. Since gross profit margins tend to stay stable, sudden changes may indicate financial fraud, accounting irregularities or problems in the business. CE's operating margin of 6% and net margin of 9.5% are low relative to its gross margin.
It is important for an investor to estimate the value of any potential or existing investment; valuation ratios make this easier. One of the favorite tools of many value investors is analyzing price/book value ratios, as it provides a measure of the underlying value of a company's assets as compared to the valuation of its equity. The P/B ratio for CE is 3.45, indicating that the stock is trading for more than its book value. This may be a sign that the company is overvalued. All else being equal, a stock with a low P/B value ratio is more attractive than a stock with a high ratio. SEE: Investment Valuation Ratios: Price/Book Value Ratio
The company's volume for the morning is 6.4 million shares. This is 0.4 times its average daily volume. Volume is an important indicator in technical analysis as it is used to measure the worth of a market move. If the markets have made strong price move either up or down the perceived strength of that move depends on the volume for that period. The higher the volume during that price move the more significant the move. Profit-margin ratios help us to keep score, as measured over time, of management's ability to generate profits and manage costs and expenses. There are three key profit-margin ratios: gross profit margin, operating profit margin and net profit margin. FCX has a gross profit margin of 49.7%. The operating margin ratio can also be useful for tracking an individual company's performance across time, where an increasing ratio is good and a declining ratio may provide cause for concern that a company's business model is weakening. FCX's operating profit margin of 37.7% is low relative to its gross profit margin. Net profit margin compares net income with sales. Net profit margin for the company is 19.3%.
Valuation ratios like the price to earnings (P/E) ratio, the price to earnings growth (PEG) ratio, the price to sales (P/S) ratio, the price to book (P/B) ratio, and the dividend yield are useful in determining how attractive a potential or existing investment is. One of the most important estimates of stock market valuation is the price/earnings ratio (P/E ratio). FCX's P/E ratio is 8.7. A high P/E ratio indicates a stock that is expensive, while a low P/E ratio indicates a stock that is cheap. SEE: The P/E Ratio: A Good Market-Timing Indicator
The Bottom Line The nature of the market is such that stocks will have good days and bad days. It is important to weigh current activity against historical performance when making any investment decisions. However, these fundamental metrics must be analyzed with historic data, industry information in addition to firm specific financial statements.


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Mitt Romney was wrong when he said 47 percent of the country would not vote for him because they believe in government entitlements. It appears that after the election, the number is higher than 51 percent.
All the neo-libs are praising the changing demographics of the country. The goal of progressives for the past 100 years has always been to get as many people on some kind of government assistance as possible, because then they will never vote against their policies.
The president keeps telling us anyone who makes over $250,000 a year is a billionaire or at least a millionaire. Actually he should use the term quarter-millionaire to be politically correct.
The 18-to-35-year-old demographic is overwhelmingly liberal because that's what they are taught from the first grade on. With this election, they have made America's bed. They just don't realize how long they will be lying in it.
By taxing the so-called rich, you will take away the incentive to become rich.
So whether you want a direct handout or not, that is what you voted for and you can't back-pedal from that.
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Hi. I was recently the victim of a serious assault which is about to come to court. I was served with a witness summons to appear and give evidence on behalf of the d.p.p as tp whay happened on the night in question. The defendent is charged with section 4 assault causing actual bodily harm as he completely severed my left ear with a stanly blade. The whole incident was caught on cctv as well as theit being 4 or 5 eye witness statements. My question is this; the summons which i recieved and the name of the victim (me) in which the defendant is charged with attacking is an old surname belong to my step father which i went by when growing up. I was registered in schools and hospitals under this name but was advised to use my proper surname on that of my birth cert and passport. The gardai visited me in hospital to take my statement and as such began proceedings under the name i was admitted under., if the judge sees this error will the case thrown out as technically there is no such person and will the defendent get off on this technicality. I am aware this often happens when people are trying to cover up previous conviction but i have no such criminal history or charges and the defendent is a career criminal and the attack was unprovoked. Can this clerical error be rectified now as the trial will beginin october? Thank you for your help
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I'm going to be a new, single, first time mom in March and I couldn't be more excited! My friends are already asking what's on the new baby wish list. Well I started looking at the tons of items available on the different registries and I got a little overwhelmed.
So figured, who better to ask than all the people on the Parents Network. If you could pick one item that you absolutely couldn't do without during pregnancy, at childbirth and as a new parent, what would it be? (Well, in all fairness, it could be 3 separate items since all three scenarios are different.)
Look forward to hearing your responses!! Michelle
2. Fisher Price Cradle Swing -- It soothes the fussy baby.
3. Medela Seemless Nursing Bra -- A nursing bra the looks and feels like a real bra. Adriane
at birth: if you will be in a hospital, it's nice to have a couple of friends prepared to redecorate the room. My friends did this for me using fabric, art prints, statues, flowers, and music. It changed everything--no longer a clinical experience. At home or in the hospital, the presence of a doula makes a big difference.
with baby: baby sling and nursing pillow. Or...a postpartum doula for a few weeks would be very nice--someone to come in and help with the baby, food, the house--as you will be tired. Ann
But, perhaps more in the spirit of your question: I found a sling indispensible during the newborn period especially. Some parents and babies prefer a Bjorn, but the point is that a way to carry a baby who can't be put down while also fulfilling your need for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or to use the bathroom, etc. is very important. This is also where help comes in, if you have friends from whom you can borrow these items to experiment with what works for you and baby.
During labor, we had assembled quite a number of supposed labor aides, and none of them mattered a bit; for me, in labor, help really was the only must-have item. I highly highly highly recommend using a doula.
Indispensible for pregnancy? LOL, has to have been Tums for me.
Congratulations on your pregnancy! another new mama
post delivery my cousin arranged for all family and friends who were interested to bring meals. she scheduled 3 or 4 a week and we were getting meals well into the second month - it was a god send! I've also heard of people asking for time rather than gifts. as a single parent that could be especially useful. time to hold the baby while you do other things or just take a break.
ok last thing, the one actual item we've used more than anything else is our baby carrier. we have a Bjorn but slings can be just as good once you get used to them and they can be used for longer because they are more versatile as the baby gets older. Ilona
My baby was high-need and had a challenging temperament from the beginning. He screamed at the top of his lungs every time he was not in my arms,for instance when I changed his diapers (which is about a dozen times a day at the beginning!). What saved my sanity during diaper changes was the black and white mobile (you can find it at any baby store such as Baby World, not at big chain stores.) The store clerks will know immediately what you are talking about. It has geometrical figures and it looks very simple, but it's absolutely mesmerizing for babies for the first 4 to 6 months. My son stopped crying as soon as I hanged this simple mobile above his changing table. It was like magic.
The baby bjorn, once he could look outside (when he could hold his head up) was another life-saver, since he also screamed whenever I tried to go outdoors with him in the stroller. He did not like being in the Baby Bjorn for the first couple of months,when looking towards my chest.
In terms of you post-partum period, getting outside help for meals and house-cleaning is the best gift you can give to yourself. If you can't afford paying for it, ask your closest friends/family to cook double batches whenever they can and bring you half of what they cook to freeze when they visit you. Or you can ask for payed cleaning services as gifts from a few close people (instead of getting 10 receiving blankets or sheets when you only need a few). I did not have any of this and I certainly felt it in exhaustion and depression as the days went by. Good luck! Anon
Brest friend breast feeding pillow. way better than the boppy.
Carrying systems: sling, bjorn or snuggli (snuggli is better when they are older, more support) and stroller you can take a decent walk with. I used all three, and later the back pack.
Friends to bring you meals on preappointed days. Your shower organizer can coordinate this.
newborn sacks (leg free infant wear, for speedy changes w/o sleepless fumbling)
soothies (pads for nipple soreness)
lansinol (for soreness too)
happy I had these!
And though you didn't ask, thought I'd go ahead and tell you that the one toy you can't live without when baby's about 18 months or so: Legos. My seven year old STILL spends hours with her Legos. The three year old loves them as well. Good luck, Mamma! SlingMama
For childbirth, if you're having a c-section, the best gift you could have is to make sure that the bed you'll be staying in for several days while you recover has a ''pull-up'' bar to help you get yourself out of bed without using your abdominal muscles. My bed did not and I sure wish I'd thought to ask for one in advance.
For a newborn baby, get a ''bouncy seat'' with toys and vibrating action like a ''Kick & Play'' or similar. Babies love it right from the start so that they can see everything, and it's a safe place to strap him or her so that you can do important things like go to the bathroom or take a shower. The baby will be able to use it until age 6-7 months, probably, so you'll get lots of use out of it. Also a great thing to take along if you're travelling anywhere.
Good luck!
A sling and directions how to use it. Infant Tylenol and a thermometer. A snap-n-go stroller and infant car seat to start. An umbrella type stroller (Kolcrafts are good and cheap) for later and a Britax Roundabout car seat for later. A baby monitor. A pack-n-play. A nursing stool. Books: Marc Weissbluth's ''Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child'' E. Pantley's ''No-Cry Sleep Solution'' H. Karp ''Happiest Baby on the Block'' An Avent Isis Breast Pump and An Ameda Purely Yours Breast Pump. A good nursing chair and pillow.Good luck and enjoy! katwoman
For smaller items I couldn't do without: a body pillow during pregnancy and a Baby Bjorn and vibrating bouncy seat for infancy. Lauren
1. Glider Rocker (can be expensive, but soooo worth it. I spent, and still spend, hours in that chair) 2. Baby Emery Boards (you will NOT want to go anywhere near those tiny fingers with clippers for at least a month) 3. Baby Bjorn (I know some folks swear by slings, but they were only a source of frustration for me) 4. Fisher Price Kick & Play Bouncy seat (I only name the brand and type because we had several and none came close to that one) 5. The unfortunately named My Brest Friend nursing pillow (we also had two Boppys -- worthless) 6. Bassinet on wheels (ours also doubled as a moses basket -- she slept in that thing for the first 2 months, everywhere around the house) 7. PJs and clothing that snaps or zips ALL THE WAY from neck to toes. (Gap and Carters were almost the only ones who had this very, very important feature) 8. SIDE-snap t-shirts (so you don't have to pull them over baby's head -- you wont break it's neck, but you will feel like you might. Terrifying for a new parent!) 9. The Pampers wipes in the pop-up tub (if you are using disposable wipes). All the others were incredibly frustrating to get out of the box/container/package for my inexperienced fingers. 10. Lots and lots and lots of urp cloths (we used cloth diapers for those).Congrats on your new adventure! Lisa
New Parent: There are tons of things that I found necessary, but other than my breast pump (my preemie wasn't able to breastfeed), none essential. Beyond diapers at the beginning the one thing I needed the most were onesies for the baby (helped keep up the diapers) and blankets for swadling her. But later on many things proved very important: the vibrating bassinet, when the baby wouldn't calm down any other way, a rocker, when she had to be rocked to sleep,the stroller, etc. etc. anon
1. Pregnancy: Underwear that fits and a jog bra
2. Birth: Over-rated! The only thing you ''need'' is to have someone help you remember what to do in order to ease your pain/transitions. My sister had this whole fantasy created, where she wanted to listen to classical music and drink champaigne.... When it came right down to it, none of that mattered. We did have my father take B&W and Color photos before and after the birth, and I really love those.
3. Babyhood: A Snap and Go (the car seat snaps into the stroller base). I like the Graco Brand they sell at Rockridge Kids the best. A vibrating bouncy seat (our babies loved to sleep in there, when they would not sleep anywhere else) and a water bottle with a straw, for me to drink water out of while I nursed. Have a Great Time!
I always can't imagine a newly-babied universe without some sort of baby carrier. Early on (the first month) a sling is fantastic, but after a month the Baby Bjorn is so handy (I almost cried when my wee ones got too heavy for it.).
Other stuff is nice and handy and helpful, but I wouldn't call a changing table a ''must have'' item. I would not have made it, or so it seems, without a nursing pillow and a baby carrier. Um, I guess I would call an infant seat a must have item, but...well, you know that. mg
those, along with ''The Breastfeeding Book: Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Your Child from Birth Through Weaning'' by Martha Sears, RN and William Sears, MD, are the three *must have* itemsi would suggest! ricky
1) pregnancy - a really high-quality expensive pair of shoes that will not make you feel fat, ugly or matronly, but will provide your feet with a little room to grow and swell. Mine were low kitten-heeled Mary Janes that were/are so cute, only I knew were comfortable.
2) childbirth - you need the perspective that given 9 months of pregnancy and 18+ years of parenthood, this is only a few hours of your life. That and the $300 extra it will cost for a private room, and you're set. Try not to obsess.
3) parenthood - for the new baby days, a good comfortable chair you don't mind spending serveral hours a day in. It doesn't need to be a glider - I liked my overstuffed armchair & ottoman. If you need to recommend something smaller that your friends can afford to buy you, I would ask for gift certificates for cleaning or cooking services. The rest (newborn clothing, toys, gadgets) you will get by the truckload anyway.
Best of luck!!! mom of three (with cute shoes)
2) Boppy Pillow: Great to put baby on while nursing sitting down in chairs or in bed. You can purchase, separately, a removable cover that zips off for easy cleaning. Also wonderful to lay baby on with gym swinging overhead to play with and entertain. You can actually buy boppies that convert to gyms - I highly recommend that one!
3) Zooper ''Z-street'' Stroller: We've turned so many of our friends on to this lightweight, manuverable, good looking stroller. It comes in a variety of colors. Allows for most car seats to fasten in safely/easily, and it very quickly/painlessly folds up into the size of an umbrella stroller! It has been the only stroller we've needed because when our baby was new he'd be in the car seat, and as he grows, the stroller grows with him. Like most newer car seats, it has a five point harness belt that keeps our little tiger safely secured, especially when he doesn't want to be! It also comes with a sunscreen and rainscreen. The top shade has a window to allow for peeking. Only thing I don't like is how the seat adjusts back (you'll see what I'm talking about if you check one out)and like most smaller-type strollers, the handle doesn't switch from one side to the other (to keep baby out of sun) - but not enough to regret buying it (for less than $200, 1.5 years ago.) Good luck! sepee
Every time I travel and there isn't one around, I'm always glad to get home to mine. Makes it much easier to restrain a squirmy toddler during a diaper change. anon
Tall mirrors on wheels are available at Alta Bates, but not everyone knows that (the nurses won't necessarily ask you if you want it). I love that I got to see my babies come out--we had a camera but ended up not really using it, in all the excitement.
Fans are not readily available at the hospital. My first was born in VERY hot weather, so I brought one with me and everybody (doctors, nurses) commented on how much they appreciated it too! (One of the doctors said my room was the most comfortable in the building.) The problem is that many of the windows don't open, so this really was vital to my comfort. Violet
For your childbirth I would strongly recommend a doula. Your girlfriends wonÂt be able to wrap one up for your shower but they can contribute to the cost. Others may have another opinion but even if you have a very strong companion for your birth I have found that a doula is worth her weight in gold.
If I had to pick something for the first few months after childbirth I would have to say lots of swaddling blankets, lots of onsies, lots of one piece 'jammies (the basics), of course the car seat (the one with the zig zag handle) and the stroller, and someone to help you. Maybe your friends could take turns coming over to help you cook or clean or run errands during the first month or two so that you have more time with the baby.
Now that IÂve said all this I do think a good nursing pillow, if you will be breastfeeding, is a necessity. I know many like the Boppy but I preferred the My Breast Friend. Its more stable, stays in place if you have to stand up, and is more comfortable for me than the Boppy. DonÂt buy it new you can get it for 40 - 50% less at a used store like DarlaÂs in El Cerrito, Bearly Worn in Walnut Creek, Play it Again in San Rafael, etcÂ
Forget the overpriced cute outfits, the stuffed animals, the wipe warmers, and the hooded towels, etc You can get that stuff later if you want it at a used store at a fraction of the price. You can also get those cute overpriced crib sets (bumper, sheets, cribskirt, etc...) at the used stores. I know this doesnÂt answer your exact question (The ONE must have item) but it's what comes to mind. S.W.
I could not survived those 8 long months (my guy came a little early!) of pregnancy without it. It's also great now to prop him up as he's learning to sit all by himself! (*sigh*...he's growing up so fast!) I also used it those first few weeks as a breastfeeding pillow when it was still kinda akward. (but then I got my boppy...another ''must-have'').
Good luck and happy sleeping. Get it all in now, because you're not gonna get much later! snoogle-mama
During childbirth: a DOULA--I cannot imagine my labor without one. Our Doula was Joan Taylor (510) 482 8927, and she was fantastic.
As a new parent: a sleep sack, a ''My Brest Friend'' nursing pillow by Zenoff (way way better than a Boppy), a gymini, a bouncy chair and a portable/travel swing (you can get it at Target -- it folds down for easy travel, but is a great swing with lights and music -- our baby loved it, and we were able to take him all sorts of places in it). If you have those five things you can survive through 8 mos easy.
Also, you should totally take advantage of the used baby clothing stores on College Avenue (Lora's Closet and the other one, name escaping me, across the street from the Cotton Company near Rockridge Bart). They have fantastic clothes, but also all the other items you need too. I regret buying everything new -- total waste of money! Good luck with your new baby!
Pregnancy: Good moisturizing cleanser - i like the Shi Kai body cleanser you can get at trader joe's or berkeley bowl - it made a huge difference for me - couple that w/ a pleasant sugar scrub - i like the tangerine from trader joe's - and a huge percentage of your stretch marks will disappear!
Just post Birth: the # of a lactation consultant if you are breastfeeding - if you are in berkeley find the # of the city lac consultant that will come for free! I know several first time mommies that had a hard time the first few weeks and didn't think they would need a lac consultant (including me) and wouldn't have gotten through without them.
First 6 months: Fisher price rocking chair - it will last longer than a bouncy chair because your toddler can use it!
Good luck! What you will really need the most is a lot of patience and belief that you are doing a great job as a new mom! anon
Circle Saucer....it's great to have a safe place to put them down for a moment. We've got a lot more use out of this than I thought...My three year old still climbs into it to play.
Baby Bjorn
Good stroller....check out the MacClaren. They are worth every penny. We went the cheaper route and it broke. The only friends I know who still use their original stroller are those who invested in a MacClaren
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The REGARDS-Sepsis study will identify individual and community-level risk factors for sepsis, as well as strategies to prevent sepsis and reduce its high mortality. Emergency Medicine and Public Health researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) are conducting this 5-year study which is supported by a grant from the National Institute of Nursing Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is Sepsis?
Sepsis is a dangerous syndrome of systemic inflammation triggered by serious infections such as pneumonia, kidney infection, cellulitis and meningitis, among others. Sepsis may injure vital organs, resulting in shock and death. Sepsis is a major threat to the health of US communities, resulting in 570,000 emergency department visits, 750,000 hospitalizations and 215,000 deaths in the US annually— more than from acute myocardial infarction, lung cancer or breast cancer. As depicted below, a "belt" of excess sepsis mortality exists in the Southeastern US.
What is the REGARDS Study?
The NIH-funded REasons for Geographic And Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study is one of the largest ongoing national cohort studies of community-dwelling individuals in the US. Encompassing representation from all regions of the continental US, the REGARDS study includes 30,000+ individuals >45 years from across the nation. The purpose of the REGARDS project is to understand why people in some parts of the country develop more strokes than people in other parts of the country, and why blacks develop more strokes than whites.
Please visit www.regardsstudy.org for more information about the REGARDS study.
What is the REGARDS-Sepsis Study?
Current clinical initiatives focus on the acute resuscitation and care of individuals suffering from sepsis. However, very little information exist to identify the individuals most vulnerable to this life-threatening condition. The REGARDS-Sepsis study will address this knowledge gap by determining the clinical and sociodemographic risk factors for sepsis onset and death in the REGARDS cohort.
Grant Support:
NIH-NINR R01 NR012726 (REGARDS-Sepsis Study)
NIH-NINDS U01 NS041588 (Parent REGARDS Study)
UAB Lister Hill Center for Health Policy Intramural Pilot Grant (no number assigned)
UAB Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences Intramural Pilot Grant (no number assigned)
UAB Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences (NIH-NCCR & NCTAS UL1TR000165)
REGARDS-Sepsis Principle Investigator
Henry Wang MD, MS, MPH
Professor and Vice Chair of Research
Department of Emergency Medicine
UAB School of Medicine
REGARDS-Sepsis Co-investigators
George Howard, DrPH
Professor and Chair
Department of Biostatistics
UAB School of Public Health
Monika Safford, MD
Division of Preventive Medicine
UAB School of Medicine
Russell Griffin, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Epidemiology
UAB School of Public Health
Nathan Shapiro, MD, MPH
Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Research
Department of Emergency Medicine
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Harvard Medical School
UAB Department of Emergency Medicine Core Staff
- Joel Rodgers, MA, Program Manager
- Jordan Morgan, MPH, Program Coordinator
- Hallie Blunck, MD, Research Assistant
- John Donnelly, MSPH, Student Research Assistant
- Lisa Hwang, MPH, Research Assistant
- David Otuada, MPH, Research Assistant
UAB Department of Medicine, Division of Preventive Medicine
- David Rhodes, MPH, Director of Operations (REGARDS Study)
- Sharon Jackson, Clinical Trials Specialist
Contact Information
|Mailing Address:
|University of Alabama School of Medicine
Department of Emergency Medicine
619 19th Street South, OHB 251
Birmingham, AL 35249
|email@example.com or email@example.com
REGARDS-Sepsis Publications:
- Wang HE, Szychowski JM, Griffin R, Safford MM, Shapiro NI, Howard G. Long-term mortality after community-acquired sepsis: a longitudinal population-based cohort study. BMJ Open. 2014 Jan 17;4(1):e004283. PMCID: PMC3902401.
- Wang HE, Griffin R, Judd S, Shapiro NI, Safford MM. Obesity and risk of sepsis: a population-based cohort study. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2013 Dec;21(12):E762-9. PMCID: PMC3795990.
- Wang HE, Shapiro NI, Griffin R, Safford MM, Judd S, Howard G. Inflammatory and endothelial activation biomarkers and risk of sepsis: a nested case-control study. J Crit Care. 2013 Oct;28(5):549-55. PMCID: PMC3814035.
- Wang HE, Shapiro NI, Safford MM, Griffin R, Judd S, Rodgers JB, Warnock DG, Cushman M, Howard G. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein and risk of sepsis. PLoS One. 2013 Jul 23;8(7):e69232. PMCID: PMC3720576.
- Singhal S, Allen MW, McAnnally JR, Smith KS, Donnelly JP, Wang HE. National estimates of emergency department visits for pediatric severe sepsis in the United States. PeerJ. 2013 May 21;1:e79. PMCID: PMC3661074.
- Wang HE, Shapiro NI, Griffin R, Safford MM, Judd S, Howard G. Chronic medical conditions and risk of sepsis. PLoS One. 2012;7(10):e48307. PMID: 23118977.
- Wang HE, Gamboa C, Warnock DG, Muntner P. Chronic kidney disease and risk of death from infection. Am J Nephrol. 2011;34(4):330-6. PMCID: PMC3169360.
- Wang HE, Devereaux RS, Yealy DM, Safford MM, Howard G. National variation in United States sepsis mortality: a descriptive study. Int J Health Geogr. 2010 Feb 15;9:9. PMID: 20156361.
- Wang HE, Weaver MD, Shapiro NI, Yealy DM. Opportunities for Emergency Medical Services care of sepsis. Resuscitation. 2010 Feb;81(2):193-7. PMID: 20006419.
- Wang HE, Shapiro NI, Angus DC, Yealy DM. National estimates of severe sepsis in United States emergency departments. Crit Care Med. 2007 Aug;35(8):1928-36. PMID: 17581480.
News Media
- USA Today: U.S. 'stroke belt' may also be 'sepsis belt'
- Birmingham News: UAB doctor looks for reason behind high sepsis rates across the South
- Science Daily: Chronic Conditions Offer First Clues About Risk for Fatal Sepsis
We appreciate the dedicated and hard work from the following individuals who have assisted with the success of the REGARDS-Sepsis study.
Dylan Addis, MD
Abena Afriyie, MPH
Bryant Allen, MD
Mathias Allen, MD
Aseem Bharat, MPH
Adam Blakeney
Edmond Box
Karen Brown, MSHA
Bonnie Browne, MPH
John Mark Chestnut, MD
Austen Christen
Jason Crowell, MD
Diana Dean
Randolph Devereaux, PhD, MSPH
Mary Beth Epps, MPH
Tiffany Gaither
Kelsey Harnish
Victoria Hartley
Sharon Jackson
Seth Jarrell
Suzanne Judd, PhD
Andrew Kuklinski
Daniel Lloyd
Alan Lucas, MD
Sohil Makwana, MD
John-Ryan McAnally, MD
Rhonda McDavid, MBA
Paul Muntner, PhD
Edwin Mwakalindile, MD
Su Nguyen, MD
Connor Ojard
Kristina Osborn, MD
Holland Pierce
Stephen Powell, MD
Thomas Clark Powell, MPH
David Rhodes, MPH
Mollie Scheib
Sara Singhal, MD
Jason Skelley, MD
Albert "Sonny" Sledge, MD
Buck Smith, MD
Katie Smyrski, MPH
Ross Steinhilber, MD
Yvonne Storey
Sean Vanlandingham, MD, MBA
David Warnock, MD
Born Zheng, MD


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These passes can be obtained, at a nominal fee, at the 'Information Counter' situated immediately on entry of the 'Departures Hall'. Terms & Conditions apply. Top Bank & ATMs You will find a number of international and local banks offering ATMs for cash withdrawal, transfers, and deposits. Located on the first floor of the Main Dome, the Emirates NBD Bank operates from 9am – 9pm and is accessible to both passengers and airport visitors. It allows you to carry out full transactions for those last minute banking needs. A number of banks have placed their ATMs at convenient locations throughout the airport to ensure that you can complete your transactions quickly and hassle-free. Below is a list. 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Top Communication facilities One of the hassles of flying from one country to another is that sometimes you can't make calls on your phone. If you've arrived earlier than scheduled or your flight has been slightly delayed, how can you get in touch with the person waiting to greet you after immigration? There are numerous telephones installed all over the airport so you have easy access to them. Local calls within Sharjah are free and cash and credit card telephones are available at Departure, Transit, and Arrival Domes for international and UAE calls. We also offer easy-to-access email and internet facilities for passengers and visitors to the airport. Top Customs Like any other airport, Sharjah International Airport has some customs allowance for some items you may choose to carry. Personal Effects: Free of charge. Duty Free Allowances: 2,000 cigarettes – 4000 cigars – 200 kg tobacco Alcohol (non-Muslim adults only) 20 litres of wine and 20 litres of spirits. Commercial Imports: Generally 25% on the invoice value of the goods. There is no export duty or limit on goods leaving the country. Top Duty Free Shopping Sharjah International Airport offers an impressive selection of duty free shopping. Duty Free is available for both arriving and departing passengers. World renowned brands are on offer at prices that are unmatched in most airports of the world. Top First & Business Class Lounges Well-appointed lounges ensure excellent service & facilities to the Business & First Class traveller. Top Food Court What better way to pass time than to get a bite to eat? Sharjah International Airport offers a variety of foods in its food court so even the pickiest of eaters will be happy. Your children will not whine that they're hungry but can't find anything that they like. Whether it's a healthy meal you're looking for or you want to satisfy a junk-food craving, you'll find it in the airport's food court. We have made available to you a variety of cuisines where you can get a full-fledged meal or just a snack and drink at very reasonable prices. Pass by once you have finished from customs and see what we have to offer. For more information Please visit Dining Page. Top Hala Services Arrive or depart in style and comfort at Sharjah International Airport with Hala's unique range of services. Hala exists to make every step of your journey simple, straightforward and hassle free, providing fast track check in, immigration and boarding as well as porterage services, luxurious lounges and extensive visa support services. Indulge yourself and book one of unique Hala services for your family or guests. Find out more about Hala Services Top Kids play area Sharjah International Airport is renowned for its family friendly ambience. We have conveniently located dedicated play areas for your children to make your flying experience as pleasant and comfortable as possible. You can feel safe leaving your child to play with our reliable staff keeping a watchful eye out for them while you visit our Duty Free Shopping area, eat, pray, or go to the business centre to catch up on last-minute work. Top Medical clinic In the unfortunate event you are not feeling well, the airport has on-site a medical clinic in its Main Dome for passengers and visitors that require special medical assistance. It is open round-the-clock, even on weekends and holidays. The clinic is well-equipped and run by highly-trained and experienced professionals who will deal with you in a friendly, caring manner. The clinic's mission is to promote and maintain the health of aviation staff and safeguard the wellbeing of passengers Top Money exchange centres There is nothing worse than being in a foreign country and not having the right currency. Sharjah International Airport has taken into consideration this essential service and placed a number of currency exchange providers in the Arrivals, Departures, and Transit areas of the airport to make your life easier. Top Mosque Finding a place to pray while travelling can be a nightmare, but not at Sharjah International Airport. You don't have to worry about missing your prayers because we have male and female prayer areas located at the Airport Main Passenger Terminal Transit Area and at the Departure Area on the ground floor. There are also mosques located in both the East and West Cargo Terminals 3 and 4. Top Sharjah Airport Travel Agency (SATA) Sharjah Airport's Travel Agency offers quality and reliable services in airline reservation ticketing, holiday packages, UAE & World Wide visa packages, as well as umrah services, among others. The agency is owned by the government of Sharjah's Department of Civil Aviation and is one of the fastest growing travel agencies in the UAE with its main office in the centre of Sharjah city, and nine branches spread around the city, with plans to open branches in other emirates soon. SAATA has a forward-thinking strategy and is constantly analysing and evaluating airline services to offer the best possible services to its clients. SATA is distinguished from other travel agencies by its experienced employees who are carefully recruited and professionally trained, and the agency's mission to provide quality services that exceed customer satisfaction. Located on the first floor of the Main Dome of Sharjah International Airport, our travel office is accessible to all. You can visit our SAATA website to learn more about the packages we have to offer. 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Our dedicated and well trained staff provide the following services: Security check, luggage claim, and arrival or departures procedures Passport checking Customs inspection procedures for incoming guests To enjoy the VIP services you can book through the internet. Terms & Conditions : Reservation service before 48-houre of your flight by filling all the information in the form. In the event that your travel itinerary changes, you are requested to inform us at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled time of the flight arrival or departure, in order for us to make all necessary arrangements. The VIP Lounge is not responsible for missed flights as a result of guests coming to the lounge late or where the visa documentation to the destination is insufficient, incomplete or incorrect Payment should be within 24 hours before flight date. 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As we move into the second decade of the 21st century, only The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and maybe The Beach Boys, U2 and several other bands are famous on a world-wide scale. But for a short period 100 years ago, a group of eight jobbing musicians became just as famous – though almost nothing was known about any of them.
They were called heroes and were celebrated with concerts, statues and plaques, and their pictures – all from different sources, since they were never photographed together – graced posters, books, postcards and sheet music. They were the band who entertained passengers on the maiden voyage of the Titanic and played as the lifeboats were launched and the water began rising.
In late 2011 there were sensational news reports about the recovered violin of band leader Wallace Hartley, who had strapped it to his body, and apparent plans to tour the instrument around the world before giving it up for auction. Fortuitous timing indeed for author Turner, who found evidence of the violin and concludes that water damage alone should ruin any chance it's genuine, though maybe the especially-buoyant lifejackets kept it out of the freezing sea?
Record-breaking auction items aside, this book purports to be the first that examines the background of these eight band members, and as such is certainly an exhaustive (and at times perhaps rather necessarily straying off-course) investigation, with pictures of childhood homes and work/leisure places, solid trawling through Government records and a lengthy look at the parents and siblings of the men.
In today's digital, downloadable, auto-tune music world it's hard to imagine how much classical music was a revered entertainment in the early 1900s, and how feasible it was to earn a career as a live musician. Turner evocatively brings to life those long-gone days of tea rooms, pier concerts, "smokers", church events and the role that music (live and in the home) played in everyday life.
All the men in the band were from musical backgrounds, and all worked for brothers CW and FN Black, a monopolistic agency who booked musicians for the countless cruises around the world (this was an age when the ship was king, and is again brought to life in the book). The chance for adventure and travel was irresistible to many musicians, and a job on Titanic – for the tips alone, as they mainly played in the First Class section – was highly prized.
Of course, as the world knows, it didn't turn out that way. The band famously played as the Titanic slowly sank into the sea, and this book looks rather deeply into whether it really was "Nearer, My God, To Thee" that the band played, and even whether they were told to play and keep everyone calm, or their religious backgrounds (again, another antiquity of the age) made them feel it was their responsibility.
Only three of the eight bodies were recovered, and woven throughout the narrative are the ifs and maybes (expected in such tragic tales); if only the HMS Hawke hadn't collided with the Olympic and bought up the launch date of Titanic, or if one bandsmen hadn't been replaced with another at the last minute.
There's also a discussion of the aftermath of the sinking. Hartley's burial (he was the only one returned to England) became a focus for the public and saw 30,000 people lining the route, yet since they weren't employed by White Star Line and Black's insurance didn't cover this kind of unique event, there was no legal recourse.
Many of the dependents of the bandsmen suffered emotionally and financially – some even notoriously receiving bills for burial and uniform repairs – and a largely inconclusive legal wrangle ensued that in relation to the "memorial funds" that were established as a knee-jerk reaction to the disaster. Turner covers this bitter-tasting element of the story in some detail, and it's depressing to think that 100 years later those in need in similar circumstances are still often left twisting in the wind.
In early April 2012 the 1997 blockbuster film starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio will be re-released in 3D, the moving scenes of the band playing in the face of death again shining a light on these musicians. The Wallace violin may be worth a fortune (none of which of course will go to the descendants), but now there's a way for people to read about Wallace, Georges, Roger, Theo, Percy, Fred, Jock and Wes, and the night they became the most famous musicians in the world.


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I've always thought barn doors were awesome and wanted to put them somewhere in our house, but didn't know where. It finally hit me that barn doors over the existing patio doors in the basement would serve two purposes; the first being for privacy and second for security. The barn doors fit over the existing blinds that we have installed on the patio doors, but I am thinking of taking them off because no sun ever hits the windows due to the deck covering the patio just outside. You can read more about how we made the barn doors here: http://www.diydesignfanatic.com/2013/01/diy-barn-doors.html
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I recently finished reading Ann Patchett's State of Wonder which I thought was terrific and much better analyzed by Jon Fine in an earlier blog than I could do here. I will say, however, that any contemporary author who can lift a line almost verbatim from Casablanca and put it comfortably into an Amazonian setting deserves everyone's respect.
And, speaking of movies… I wasn't as enraptured by The Artist, which has recently been released on Blu ray and DVD, as the rest of the world seemed to be, but that, in itself, is not a particularly unusual phenomenon. If Ms. Patchett deserves admiration for rekindling memories of a line of dialog from a great film from the past, the producers of a black and white, silent film in the 21st century deserve something approaching canonization. The goal of a movie from a producer's standpoint is to make money and nothing about The Artist was very promising from that standpoint. Still, you remove the gutsy aspect from the equation and what you are left with is a derivative movie with a cute dog in it.
The geriatric plot has to do with the decline of a major silent star's career when the talkies come in, which is paralleled by the ascension of a bright and bubbly newcomer who adores him. If that sounds a lot like the three (and counting) versions of A Star is Born — themselves movies of wildly varying distinctions — it should. So what looks superficially brave and original is just a rehash of a rehash and not a particularly inspired one at that.
Historically, the success of the plot has been dependent upon the charisma of the stars enacting it. Judy Garland carried it off brilliantly, Barbra Streisand foundered badly, and Janet Gaynor peddled her by-then patented brand of sweetness to 1937 audiences that were beginning to weary of it. Their leading men were, respectfully James Mason (who matched Garland every step of the way), Kris Kristofferson (who disliked Streisand, to put it mildly), and Fredric March.
Jean Dujardin, the much-lauded star of The Artist, resembles Mr. March and he projects the same hammy competence that sustained March's career over the span of several decades. Berenice Bujo has the bubbly aspect of her character, aptly named Peppy Miller, down pat. It is still Uggie that remains in the mind, mostly for all the wrong reasons.
A film so fiercely inoffensive was a shoo-in for an Oscar and The Artist collected a total of five. It is certainly far from the Academy's worst choice. It will probably be lodged somewhere in the middle of the list of Best Picture selections at a point equidistant from the nadirs of The Greatest Show On Earth, Out of Africa, and Forrest Gump, but barely in sight of All About Eve, Gone With the Wind, and The Godfather. Its immediate neighbors might be The Apartment and My Fair Lady and there is worse company to be lodged between.
The Artist just served to remind me of the title of one of Peggy Lee's biggest hits — "Is That All There Is?" But, come to think of it, there are worse things to be reminded of.
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SIZE: One Size Set of 3, each about 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (11.5 x 11.5 x 11.5 cm)
CORRECTIONS: None
14 stitches = about 4 in. (10 cm)
EXACT GAUGE IS NOT ESSENTIAL TO THIS PROJECT. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size
specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be
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