text:
Jenna Merandi, PharmD, MS
Medication Safety Coordinator
Program Director, MS/PGY1/PGY2 Residency in Health-System Pharmacy Administration
(614) 722-2092
*ASHP Accredited
ASHP recognizes the need for generalist, clinical practitioner, specialized practitioner, and manager/supervisor skill sets. The vast majority of residency programs in existence focus on the clinical/specialized practitioner.
Pediatric drug distribution is a specialized area of practice that has all of the challenges of adult drug distribution plus numerous other intricacies. Newly licensed and experienced pharmacists must undergo significant training before they are ready to practice independently in the pediatric setting. Managers may also benefit from training in pediatric environments, where they will learn not only basic management skills, but also the pediatric-specific issues that make this environment both challenging and rewarding.
This program grants the successful graduate a Master of Science degree from The Ohio State University and a PGY1/PGY2 Residency Certificate in Health-System Pharmacy Administration from Nationwide Children's Hospital. The program offers an optional opportunity to complete a Master of Health Administration degree by extending the duration of the residency. The residency has full ASHP-accreditation.
This ASHP-accredited PGY1/PGY2 residency provides the resident with opportunities to become a competent pharmacy clinician while building strong leadership skills in diverse practice environments. The PGY1 component of the residency is fulfilled over 24 months through various administrative and clinical experiences. The clinical experiences include inpatient direct patient care rotations, two longitudinal ambulatory care rotations, and an inpatient pharmacy practice (staffing) component. The PGY2 component focuses on developing essential leadership and management skills through practical health-system pharmacy experiences. The resident will also have three electives which he/she may choose as needed.
The program also grants the successful candidate the Master's Degree in Health-System Pharmacy Administration. The didactic course work is completed through The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy primarily during the first year of the residency. Through extensive clinical, didactic, and leadership experiences, graduates of this residency program will be well prepared to lead pharmacy administrative and clinical services in diverse settings.
To accomplish these objectives, in year one the resident will complete MS course work at The Ohio State University, a longitudinal medication safety rotation, a longitudinal human resource rotation, and two operational audits in addition to direct patient care rotations.During year two the principles learned will be applied to practical experiences.
Year 1
Distributive pharmacy practice—one month training, one month practicing
Pharmacy operations audits
Drug use evaluation
One clinical rotation
Three longitudinal rotations are required from the following areas:
Medication Safety
Human Resources
Ambulatory Care - which is ½ day per week, in one of the following areas:
HIV Clinic
Primary Care
Asthma Clinic
Complex Care
Year 2 - The resident completes twelve one-month rotations:
Six required administrative rotations
Strategic Planning & Leadership
Contract Management & Purchasing
Financial Planning/Budgeting
Human Resource Management
Medication Safety
Operations Management
Pharmacy Informatics
Three required clinical rotations (the resident is not limited to these clinical rotations):
General Pediatrics
Infectious Diseases
Neonatal Intensive Care
Nutrition Support
Pediatric Intensive Care
Cardiothoracic Intensive Care
Pulmonary Medicine
Adult Medicine (at The Ohio State University Medical Center)
Elective Rotations (to complete the required 12 rotations)
Clinical pediatric rotations
External rotations (maximum of two months off-site)
Emergency Department
Other rotations may be developed based upon the resident's interests
In addition to the rotations, the resident will be expected to complete the various projects including, but not limited to:
Master's project with a publishable manuscript
A project to be presented at the Great Lakes Pharmacy Resident Conference or a national pharmacy meeting with a publishable manuscript
Pharmacy operations audits
Journal Clubs
Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee drug monographs
Performance Improvement projects
Residency Advisory Council
Poster or platform presentations at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
Completion of a Teaching Certificate
Longitudinal management of pharmacy interns
Successful candidates will be graduates of accredited pharmacy programs and eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Ohio. The residency begins on July 1 and ends two years later on June 30.
Year 1: Every other weekend
Year 2: Every fourth weekend/Administrative on-call every fourth week
The staffing requirement is subject to change based on departmental needs and resources.
Stipend: Year 1 $48,000 and Year 2 $50,000
Tuition expenses for the MS program paid by Nationwide Children's
Insurance (medical, dental, vision, life)
13 days paid vacation per year
Travel allowance for the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, the ASHP Leadership Conference and the Great Lakes Pharmacy Resident Conference
One year paid membership to a professional pharmacy organization
Access to an extensive library of journals and textbooks
If you are applying for one of the Health-System Pharmacy Administration Residency positions, you must also apply to The Ohio State University Graduate School. Detailed instructions on applying to the MS in Health System Pharmacy program are provided on the MS in Health-System Pharmacy Administration with Combined Residency website.
Please contact:
Mr. Jay Mirtallo
Director, MS in Health System Pharmacy at The Ohio State University
College of Pharmacy
500 W. 12th Avenue, 138A
Lloyd M. Parks Hall
Columbus, Ohio 43210
Phone: (614) 292-6415


text:
This website uses cookies to allow us to see how the site is used. The cookies cannot
identify you. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy
with this
If you want to use the sites without cookies or would like to know more, you can do that here.
Select regions whose content you would like to see
The European Parliament has given its backing to a package of measures which will give businesses the chance to patent their inventions in 25 EU member states by filing a single application.12 Dec 2012
The new unitary patent framework will allow patent protection to be obtained across those areas for a fraction of the current cost, the Parliament and European Commission have said.
Critics have said that the plans would not benefit business. Telecoms equipment maker Ericsson had urged MEPs (2-page / 322KB PDF) to vote against the measures which it said were "seriously flawed" and the UK Parliament's European Scrutiny Committee said that the plans could disadvantage small UK businesses.
The Parliament voted to approve two separate legislative proposals on the terms of unitary patent protection and the language regime to be adopted for the filing and processing of unitary patent applications. It also backed an international agreement agreed to by EU member states on the creation of a new unitary patent court (UPC) system.
The package of measures has still to be formally adopted by the Presidents of the European Parliament and Council of Ministers. In addition both of the regulations and the UPC agreement must be ratified by the UK, France and Germany at least 10 of the other participating EU countries.
The European Commission said that the package would "reduce fragmentation" and that the first unitary patent could be granted by April 2014.
"The figures speak for themselves," Michel Barnier, the EU Commissioner for the Internal Market, said in a statement. "In the United States, in 2011, 224 000 patents were granted, in China 172 000 while here in Europe only 62 000 European patents were delivered. One of the reasons for this difference is without a doubt the prohibitive cost and the complexity of obtaining patent protection throughout the single market."
"The new texts adopted open the way to simplified procedures and a reduction by one-seventh in the costs for our businesses of protecting their innovations in 25 EU countries," he added.
Agreement on the unitary patent proposals was formed after 25 EU member states worked under an enhanced co-operation mechanism to develop the plans. The Lisbon Treaty permits a faction of 9 or more EU countries to use the EU's processes and structures to make agreements that bind only those countries.
Spain and Italy have objected to the other member states' use of the enhanced co-operation mechanism and have asked the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) to prevent the 25 nations pressing ahead with the plans as currently drafted.
In a legal opinion delivered yesterday, an adviser to the CJEU said that the arguments raised by the two countries, which includes that the proposed framework would unfairly discriminate against companies that do not work in German, English or French languages, should be dismissed. The CJEU is expected to rule on the issue next year.
Barnier said he hopes Spain and Italy join the new unitary patent regime "as soon as possible".
Europe-wide patent protection is possible at the moment by validating a patent registered with the European Patent Office (EPO) in each individual EU country. However, the Commission has claimed that this level of protection currently costs an average of €36,000 to obtain, compared with gaining patent protection in the US and China where the cost is approximately €2,000 and €600 respectively.
Under the unitary patent regime businesses that obtain a European patent from the EPO will be able to ask the body to give the protection "unitary effect", the Commission said.
Patent applications will be able to be filed in any language but they must be accompanied by a copy in either English, French or German, the European Parliament said. Patents granted would then be made available in one of the three languages. The Parliament said that SMEs would be reimbursed any translation costs, whilst renewal fees will also be set at a level that benefits smaller firms, it added.
Join My Out-Law
Already signed up to My Out-Law?
Sign in
We see patents as a business tool. Our dedicated team of patent specialists advise clients from a range of industries on how to: secure market exclusivity for their inventions; access new markets through licensing technologies or challenging blocking patents; and, maximise the value of their innovation through strategic patent portfolio management and exploitation.
More about Patents
Partner - Head of IP & Life Sciences
Partner (Patent Attorney, Patent Attorney Litigator)

subset: commoncrawl


text:
No products in the cart.
Why Gluten Free Cosmetics?
Why are gluten free cosmetics important?
It's time to talk about the beauty products women use daily and their safety. Yes, in the United States, the FDA has strict guidelines as to what ingredients are allowed into cosmetics. One would think that means all cosmetics and other toiletries are 100% safe. That is just not true. One ingredient in particular, gluten, is used as a binding agent in many cosmetics and can be quite harmful.
Why Gluten Is Your Enemy?
Gluten is a protein. The gluten protein naturally exists in wheat, barley and rye. Gluten has been on the research radar since the early 19th century. Dr. Mathew Baillie was the first documented to discover that a gluten free diet helped those who suffered from gastrointestinal problems and other symptoms. He was the first known to document the life improvements when not ingesting gluten and the decline once gluten was reintroduced. He explained, "Some patients appear to derive considerable advantage from living almost entirely on rice."
In more recent history, intolerance to gluten has been heavily studied. Wheat allergies have been documented and names have been developed for the condition: GSE or Gluten Sensitive Enteropathy and Celiac Disease. Emerging research points out the differences between the two.
Celiac Disease is a well-defined condition. This lifelong autoimmune disease involves chronic inflammation of the intestines. Predisposed genes have been discovered and the intake of gluten in any form leads to an immune response in the intestines. You can research the technical story on google but essentially your body has a difficult time absorbing nutrients, which leads to a host of symptoms, some indicating very dangerous complications that you may not realize.
Symptoms are generally mistaken for other issues. These would include weight gain, upset stomach, bloating, lactose intolerance, mal-nutrition,diarrhea, skin rashes, nervous bowel syndrome, neurophathies (tingling limbs), dermatitis, [highlight]eczema[/highlight], diabetes,infertility, IBS, reflux, oesophagitis, anxiety, lesions, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, still's disease, depression, IBD, [highlight]precancerous states, visual and auditory disturbances, thyroidosis, the list can go on but the writer will stop here.
These symptoms are easily mistaken for other reasons. You need to listen to your body and pay attention to what you ingest and how your body reacts.
The ONLY treatment is not ingesting gluten.
It is estimated that 1 in 133 Americans have celiac disease. This statistic does not include those with other gluten intolerance issues. Many people are not aware they have gluten intolerance.
Food is not the only source of gluten. Now that you have a basic understanding of gluten intolerance, we can swing circle to your makeup and why gluten free makeup is important.
Why Gluten Free Makeup Is Important
Research shows two things.
1) [highlight]In our opinion through our research, A gluten free diet and life is healthy[/highlight]. There are no known benefits of having gluten or wheat based food in your diet. Your body is perfectly in order without it.
2) Considering gluten can cause so many upsetting symptoms the question is raised "Why in the world would you want this stuff in or on your body"
In the self regulated industry of cosmetics, wheat based derivatives are used as binding agents. The FDA strictly controls the sale of ingredients used in the formation of cosmetics sold in the USA, however, there are of course, zero regulations regarding the use of wheat based binders. According to the FDA, they are perfectly safe. The writer disagrees. The writer knew nothing of GSE before Red Apple Lipstick but has experienced these symptoms after eating a pizza but no symptoms after eating a bowl of rice.
This is why it is important to avoid cosmetics that contain gluten. Avoiding products is something everyone can do. Gluten enters your body via makeup in various ways. You might not open your lipstick and eat it but you do put your fingers and hands all over it. You transfer it to everything you eat. Eye Shadow flakes fall into your eyes and so forth.
Lipstick in particular enters your system easily
Those with highly sensitive gluten intolerance have stated they know immediately upon putting on a lipstick. An almost immediate reaction with stomach pain and tingling arms lets them know they are in trouble that could last for days.
We have heard reports of those who had no idea they might have GSE or Celiac tell us that they have noticed strange reactions from using makeup from other manufacturers.
So what's our motto? Why not just leave it out?
What does Red Apple Lipstick Do About It?
Red Apple Lipstick Inc. is the only company that specializes directly in gluten free cosmetics.
It starts at the source.
All Red Apple Lipstick products are formulated by an award winning team of cosmetic specialists with a 38 year track record based here in the USA.
A cosmetic formula of course begins its life cycle with the end product in mind on paper. The next step is ingredient sourcing. Red Apple Lipstick takes the time to source and purchase only the finest raw ingredients and evaluates carefully the starting point of all ingredients.
With the ingredient list in hand, Red Apple Lipstick then hand manufactures recipes. These recipes, in their final production form are then lab tested by independent laboratories that specialize in testing for the presence of gluten.
All recipes must pass this rigorous testing, over batches to 0 parts per million before they are considered production ready. Batch testing then continues to insure that no gluten is introduced in the manufacturing process.
Rigorous control systems in manufacturing and storage give Red Apple Lipstick the best ability at quality control possible.
What can Red Apple Lipstick NOT control?
Red Apple Lipstick cannot control the packaging used for shipment. If you mailman is eating a hamburger while handling your package, it is possible for him or her to transfer gluten to the outer packaging which then transfers to your hands as you open the package. Wash your hands before handling our products.
Red Apple Lipstick cannot control airborne contaminants once our cosmetics are in your hands. We would not recommend leaving the lipstick open in a pizza restaurant.
Things of this nature are up to you.
[box type="tick" style="rounded" border="full"]TIP: Keep your lipstick clean with alcohol. A small spritzer bottle with alcohol can be used. Spray the outside of the lipstick and let the alcohol evaporate off. This should be done with any lipstick really.[/box]
What do the experts say?
Afton Jones – AKA Gluten Free Makeup Gal has this to offer.
We all know about the gluten free diet. Those who live with Celiac have become serious Gluten Finder-Outers, scanning long lists of ingredients, calling companies and standing firm on the need to live completely and utterly without gluten in their diet.
But what about gluten from other sources? Have you ever thought about getting it from your makeup?
It's true: Gluten in cosmetics is extremely common. Wheat acts as a source of vitamin E, a stickiness/holding agent, while Oats are used for skin refinement and nourishment. It can hide in dozens of complicatedly named ingredients, can contaminate even "naturally" gluten free products and is accepted as a normal ingredient for every type of cosmetic, skincare, hair care and everything else. It is everywhere you look, if you take the time.
Now, gluten molecules cannot penetrate the skin as far as we scientifically know, but some products such as lipstick are actually on, in or around our mouths at all times. At some point or another, it's going into our bodies.
Not only that, but many Celiacs- diagnosed as having the autoimmune disease and not allergic -[highlight]have inexplicable trouble with gluten when it comes in contact with their skin[/highlight], causing what would be medically classified as "allergy" symptoms. Such as terrible rashes, eczema, dry and itching eyes, swelling, bleeding sores and more. As always with Celiac, the exact symptoms vary from person to person.
We do not know why Celiacs have issues with topical gluten. In fact, some doctors flat out deny the possibility. Others, such as Dr. Rodney Ford, simply follow the evidence they see in their practices- which is that some Celiacs do have reactions. Perhaps someday studies will be done that can explain it for us and solve the puzzle. But for now, a quick look into the Celiac community is proof enough. Hundreds of Celiacs have removed gluten from their skincare, hair care and cosmetics and found their acne melted away after a few days, their watery eyes cleared up, or their inexplicable and seemingly random headaches vanished.
But even if a Celiac does not have reactions to topical gluten, allowing it to stay in cosmetics is asking for trouble. Every time you apply foundation, don't let it touch your mouth! When you scrunch styling gel into your hair, wash those hands and wash 'em GOOD before you eat those hot wings. And lipstick? Pfft, forget it! It's over and done with pretty much the instant you put it on.[highlight]If gluten is in your lipstick, it's game over- you've been glutened.[/highlight]
Sadly, very few companies trulyrealize the importance of gluten free makeup. They understand that it's a market and they want to cash in on those desperate to find safe cosmetics. There's nothing wrong with wanting to turn a profit!! But so many companies are quick to claim the "gluten free" label without really understanding what that means. For Celiacs, this is not an issue to be trifled with, especially in the case of products that will certainly be ingested (such as lipstick). [highlight]This is real and this is dangerous.[/highlight]
If you are Celiac, gluten free cosmetics are a must, especially in the case of lipstick and similar products. Lucky for us that Red Apple Lipstick is TESTED gluten free, huh?[/box] [hr]
Connie of dailyforage-glutenfree.com adds (read other articles by Connie)
[divider_flat] [box]
Why do I believe gluten-free makeup is important?
For me it comes down to finally having a better understanding of how our skin processes and absorbs things that we come into physical contact with or products that are applied to it. I had always believed topically applied products to be just that, "topical", and not of any consequence. But then I had some "experiences" and learned a few important things.
Those with severe allergic reactions, as I have experienced and can attest to, can simply touch the offending item and the internal reactions are almost immediate. If I touch anything with iodine, i.e. medical cleansing swabs, shellfish, iodized salt, etc. my eyes begin to itch, my throat begins to close, I experience wheezing and coughing soon to be followed by a sense of greatly reduced thought processes, and tingling in the extremities. And if medical attention is not sought (which would be silly, right?), well the outcome is unthinkable. Simply by touching the offending item![highlight]I began thinking about how If mere skin contact with an offending item can play havoc, the skin must have amazing absorption abilities[/highlight]. Did you know that important heart medications, smoking inhibitors, even pain relievers that are administered in a skin patch form are often more effective than oral medications. This is because the important ingredient can be so readily absorbed through the skin. Hmmm …
Now I realize that not all reactions are as drastic as the type mentioned above. Many people fortunate enough not to have an actual gluten allergy, who perhaps fall into the sensitive or intolerant category may decide that gluten in their makeup isn't something worth the extra money or bother. They experience no reactions, feel no detrimental effect, so why bother with the extra "hassle"? Because the positive results of being gluten-free are potentially being undermined by the gluten-filled products your body is absorbing.
Living a gluten-free lifestyle and being very careful and diligent about everything that I put into my body, including food, medications, gum, etc., I now need to be as diligent with all the products that go onto my body. And my makeup is probably the biggest offender. If ingredients can be so easily absorbed through the skin, then I could be coming into contact with gluten almost all day long. The foundation, the eye shadow, not to mention the lipstick that is constantly being licked by my tongue. [highlight]So why would I allow the gluten, that I so carefully avoid ingesting, to be applied to my skin everyday? I won't any longer.[/highlight]
Safe food is a journey … Thrive![/box] [hr]
Rachel Shaterian of GfreeGal.Blogspot.com adds
Gluten free cosmetics, why they're MY choice!
I have Celiac Disease and I am CRAZY cautious when it comes to my food. From the actual ingredients to the preparation of meals, I want to MAKE SURE what I eat is safe for me. So why wouldn't I carry that caution over into every product I use?
Think about it. I have a disease that prevents me from consuming any food containing gluten. That translates to, I should NOT consume gluten! From this I've concluded that gluten free cosmetics are essential for truly living a gluten free life, especially considering some people have topical reactions (called Dermatitis Herpetiformis) to gluten.
I want my health to be optimal, and while I'm not a doctor, I can say that living a completely gluten free lifestyle is what has healed me. I've taken tests in the past (while eating completely gluten free) that still showed evidence of gluten in my system. [highlight]After changing all "products" (cosmetics, lotions, soaps)[/highlight] to gluten free I can now say gluten is completely OUT of my system! In fact, I got back test results two weeks ago that showed there is officially NO GLUTEN in my system! Woohoo! For me, these test results confirm what I think, that the food you eat and [highlight]the products you use have a direct effect on your health.[/highlight]
I was shocked to see gluten still in my system while I was eating gluten free, yet now it makes sense. You wouldn't spread flour all over your face now would you? How about a "gluten filled" cake mix? Yet, many of us are putting make up on every day that is full of gluten. Spreading that gluten all over our face and wondering why we're still feeling ill. I can tell you from personal experience (through those test results and how I feel), that gluten free makeup is essential for optimal health when living gluten free.
Just think for a minute about your makeup routine. Do you use your hands? I know I do! I don't want to spend a lot of time getting ready, so I often use my hands to put on my make up (I know, bad practices, but it's quick! ). Those are the same hands that I use to make my breakfast and eat with. The same hands that will later put on lotion, and then likely be used to eat a snack without thinking of what my hands have touched. And what about lipstick? Remember that nasty "lipstick" taste you've tasted with some brands…what you're tasting you're ingesting to some degree. It's just like eating a salad after "just taking the croutons off." You wouldn't do that would you? Neither would I.
All I know is that by living a gluten free lifestyle, I am now healed. Try it, change your cosmetics products, and see for yourself.[/box]
Have an opinion of your own? Scroll down and drop a note into the comments box below.


text:
I think all hammers should have a shield. If you strike a metal chisel with a metal hammer it is possible for a small piece of metal to go flying. The results can be a minor cut or loss of an eye. All tools should be used with common sense. If you mistreat the tool it might bite back - just like a junkyard dog. The point is that all tools can be dangerous if used improperly. Nothing will ever get build if we want 100% safety. If you want a Saw Stop - buy one. If on a budget just buy hand tools. Oh, I have had many minor injuries hitting my thumb with a hammer. Had one major injury with a chisel - I was not using best practices. 100% safety would have been to never picked up the chisel.
Don't forget, it was the jury that awarded the money. Many juries are made up of people who are "not" knowledgeable of woodworking procedures. They just think it is the little guy against the big tool company. The jury did not perform their assign responsibility, just like the victim did not perform his safety procedures. I have been woodworking for 30 years and have had one injury. Cut myself using a chisel. And yes, it was my dumb fault.
I have enjoyed the artistic ability and vision of Dave Marks and the practicality of Norm. I have watched everything on Tom that is on the internet. He is an excellent craftsman of period furniture. Through the videos Tom has shown to be full of himself. People watched Norm and Crockett (First host of Victory Garden - Boy have they ruined that show)for their down to earth personality . It is about the shows content, not the host's entertainment value. Tom is a good teacher and craftsman. That is what we want "Tom", not an entertainer, so cut out the self hype and you will be successful.
© 2017 The Taunton Press, Inc. All rights reserved.
Become a member and get instant access to thousands of videos, how-tos, tool reviews, and design features.Start Your Free Trial
Start your subscription today and save up to 56%Subscribe


text:
Senator Saland Calls for Mta Restructuring Similar to Nyra
The MTA's July 1st cry of unfairness in response to the Poughkeepsie Journal's June 23rd Editorial "Dissolve the MTA and Start Fresh" has made it abundantly clear that the leadership at the MTA just doesn't get it. In response Senator Saland said, "The only time the word "unfair" should be used in relation to the MTA is when we are talking about the treatment of taxpayers and transit riders who are continually called upon to support the MTA's ever increasing appetite for spending". In addition to legislation introduced in June, 2012 (S. 7516) to cap MTA spending; eliminate the egregious MTA payroll tax, supplemental license/registration fees and reduce scheduled fare increases, Senator Saland will shortly introduce legislation proposing the creation of a MTA Restructuring Board similar to the NYRA restructuring legislation recently enacted into law.
"This is an agency which manages by "annual crisis," said Senator Saland. "They have relied on crisis management instead of sound management to the detriment of everyone who has to foot the bill. It is an agency fraught with excessive spending, lax internal controls and a corporate atmosphere that has convinced itself that the vast majority of its nearly $14 billion budget is beyond the ability to constrain or manage."
In 2012, the MTA's budget will exceed $13.8 Billion making it larger than the combined operating budgets of all cities (except NYC), towns and villages in the entire State. According to a recent NYS Authorities Budget Office release nearly 4,400 workers of reporting authorities earned more than $100,000 in 2011. In comparison, a look at the MTA's 2010 payroll shows approximately 8,000 employees earning over $100,000 – nearly twice the number of all other reporting authorities combined. This is just one example of MTA spending unnecessarily burdening taxpayers and riders alike. In 2012, the MTA is spending almost $100 million annually just on vice presidents, lawyers, media and government relations staff. It will spend another $24 million annually for outside lawyers working on retainer and this figure excludes legal expertise hired for specialized services such as bond issuances. These examples are just the tip of the iceberg.
"An efficient, cost effective, properly managed public transportation network may well be vital to the economic health of the downstate metropolitan region. That does not, however, require Dutchess and the other so called "quarter pounder" counties – Putnam, Orange and Rockland, to endure being held revenue hostage to the MTA," stated Senator Saland. "The MTA has had more than 40 years to "get it right" and it has failed to deliver year in and year out. It is time to establish a Board similar to that established recently for the New York Racing Association to reorganize the MTA; improve the delivery of mass transportation services; and ensure that taxpayers and riders are treated fairly. For too long the MTA has been fiscally irresponsible and poorly managed."
"I call for the passage of the MTA spending cap (S. 7516) legislation along with legislation establishing a MTA Reorganization Board at the earliest return of the Legislature," concluded Saland. This package of legislation will ensure the delivery of effective mass transportation at service and cost levels essential to the economic vitality of the region while providing greater equity to Dutchess County and the MTA's other most northern counties.


text:
We live in a world that is increasingly becoming data centric. When nearly every activity in the modern business environment leaves some sort of digital footprint, do you find yourself struggling to deal with the vast amounts of data available to you and understand the complexities of your data environment?
They say the devil is in the details and with data being the life-blood of a modern business, it is critical to manage, understand, and work with your data from all angles so that you can better understand the activities within your business, ensure the quality of the data within your systems, identify irregularities, flag possible indicators of fraud, analyze and predict patterns in transactions, and prevent revenue leakage. The Data Management Group at Control Solutions is focused on providing you with the tools and techniques you need to make your data work for you.
Our team of professionals can help you:
- Understand, work with, and ensure the quality within your data environment
- Implement an effective, efficient, cost effective, and sustainable Data Analytics program
- Learn how to better use and apply data analytics technologies
- Build a continuous monitoring solution that is designed to suit your specific needs
- Utilize data analytics to migrate data or validate the migration of data from one system to another
- Automate tests of internal controls to support your ongoing compliance initiatives
- Gain increased visibility into the transactional data within your organization
- Leverage data analytics technologies to increase effectiveness and value of audits
- Improve revenue assurance and reduce the risk of fraud
- Make better use of existing analysis tools within your organization
- Realize the benefits of data analytic technologies without having to invest in software, hardware, and training
- Move towards full continuous monitoring in a phased approach so you can demonstrate value while you continue to grow the program


text:
The Horse of Course
Claremore, OK 74017
Housed in an historic downtown Claremore building, the Horse of Course is the largest specialty tack shop in the...Learn More
Housed in an historic downtown Claremore building, the Horse of Course is the largest specialty tack shop in the...Learn More
The Elk City Pioneer Performing Arts Center hosts plenty of live performances inside its 964-seat theatre, including...Learn More
The Belvidere Mansion is a three-story Victorian mansion built in 1907. The main floor features an L-shaped foyer...Learn More
Built out of a love for all things Route 66, John Hargrove started OK County 66 after he retired. This piece of land...Learn More
In 1991, Oklahoma artist Nick Calcagno transformed the walls of Osborn Drugs, housed in a century-old brick building in...Learn More
Thunder Bay Marina in Afton offers boat slips/docks, boat sales, motor repairs, planned activities, restaurant and more....Learn More
Located in Clinton and situated on lush 15 acres, McLain Rogers Park houses several historic WPA projects. One of the...Learn More
Bell Cow Lake in Chandler has great fishing, trails for horseback riding and a sandy swimming beach. The lake has four...Learn More
Check out wines made from grapes grown in western Oklahoma at the Yippee Ay-O-K Winery in Clinton. This winery...Learn More
Kids flock to Gibson's Farm and Produce in the fall for plenty of pumpkin-themed activities. At this...Learn More


text:
New questions raised about Switzerland's energy strategy.
Switzerland has three nuclear power plants that are showing their age. Following the nuclear accident in Japan, experts have been given about a year to come up with a new risk analysis, that will be used as the basis for political decisions on the future of nuclear energy. (SF/swissinfo.ch)


text:
Erjingtiao Chilli
Last updated by chinatravel at 2017/4/28
This new variety of chilli was chosen as the conference badge of the Sichuan International TV Festival in 1991, which indicates that Sichuan people love chilli. Sichuan has consistently been one of important chilli-producing area. There are great varieties of chilli in Sichuan province, among which "Erjingtiao"chilli bred in and around Chengdu is the best for its glossy and bright red color and its special sweet fragrance. So this chilli has become important seasoning for traditional Sichuan dishes, all kinds of snacks and hot pickled mustard tuber because it can add fragrance, food color and taste.
Recommended Tours:
Top Things to Do in Chengdu
Note: Chinas best alpine ski resort. Season: Mi… >> details
Kuanzhai Xiangzi (Wide and Narrow Alleys)
Kuanzhai Xiangzi (kuan means wide, zhai means narrow, xia… >> details
Brief Introduction Luodai Ancient Town is a town loca… >> details
Giant Panda Breeding and Research Center
On stepping into the Panda Base, one may immediately … >> details
Mt. Qingcheng has been an important Taoist site for c… >> details
Travel Confidently with Us
10,000 Satisfied Customers
50 Years in China Travel Industry
Quick Response within 24 hours
Secured Online Payment
Group Tours with Solo Adventure
No Hidden Fees and No Traps


text:
The Men Who Stare at Goats. "The Men Who Stare at Goats" falls into the politically impotent sub-genre of lightweight satire, of which "Charlie Wilson's War" and "The Informant" are recent touchstones. Based on Jon Ronson's book about the American military's most arcane practices, the movie focuses on an elite unit of special-ops soldiers trained to use psychic powers. George Clooney plays mind-over-matter spy Lyn "Skip" Cassady. Skip allows an adventurous young journalist named Bob Wilton (Ewan McGregor) to tag along with him on a mission into Iraq. Foamy flashback comic set pieces run parallel to a meandering plot in which Skip and Bob get lost and kidnapped, then lost again. Particularly unfulfilling is a dead-end subplot about the military's New Earth Army, led by new age hippie Bill Django (Jeff Bridges). A Viet Nam vet, Django dropped lots of LSD in order to develop the skills of a "warrior monk." Here is satire with all of the edges rounded off, a movie in love with the idea that the U.S. military spends buckets of money on things like generating 12-inch houseflies to ruin the morale of our "enemies." The filmmakers might imagine that they're dancing on the same floor as "Catch 22," but they're much closer to a Steve Martin "Pink Panther" remake. Rated R. 95 mins. (D )
Saw VI. Headache-inducing and featuring one of the worst D-movie performances of the aughts from Costas Mandylor, as Detective Hoffman, the latest "Saw" installment is more of the same torture-punishment-rehab-porn audiences have come to expect. Rated R. 91 mins. (D)
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant. Scattershot and comically unbalanced, "Cirque du Freak" is a wannabe horror movie that feels like it was filmed underwater. Teenage best friends Steve (Josh Hutcherson) and Darren (Chris Massoglia) buy their way into a troop of freaks performing at their local small-town theater. Miscast as the show's vampire-about-town is John C. Reilly, as Larten Crepsley. Steve recognizes Crepsley as an immortal bloodsucker from a book Steve values, because he aspires to undead status. A visit from the nefarious Mr. Tiny and one misplaced psychedelic-colored, giant tarantula later, and the boys choose mutually-exclusive paths into evil. Darren suffers the ultimate insult in order to become a vampire, death, to save Steve from a coma induced by the spider's bite. Steve teams up with Mr. Tiny, whose close ties to a less sophisticated tribe of vampires known as the "Vampaneze" play into his plot to provoke a longsimmering war between the Vampires and the Vampaneze. A pot-shot subplot romance between Rebecca (Jessica Carlson) and Darren turns out to be the most redeeming aspect of this woefully misguided film based on a series of books by Darren Shan.%u2028 Rated PG-13. 108 mins. (C-)
For more reviews visit www.colesmithey.com


text:
Painting front sight
I qualified today for my CCH and while on the range I noticed the background and sight were very similar in color. If I were to put a drop of paint on the front sight sight is that OK? It is a Taurus 650 .357. Would using a marker be better than paint?
Have you considered night sights?
We had a few bolos in the Army that would use charcoal or Sharpies on their sights to reduce glare.
I've used Whiteout on the front sight of .22s before when doing a lot of shooting on silhouettes.
I'd recommend trying a few things and doing whatever works best for you. If the ol' lady has red nail polish laying around the house, slap it on there and see what it does for you.
check out cabelas they have some sight paints that glo in the dark also bright colored paints for day time
i was going to say replace at least the front with a tritium sight. Then i went back and read what gun you have...painting may be your best option
good luck with it
I've painted front sights often. I've used a permanent marker (temp field fix for someone else), a white paint marker and white nail polish.
Cheap quick fix? Visit the model airplane section of drugstore- get a bottle of airplane paint (about $2) bright orange is about as visible as anything. Yeah, night sights are nice- and pricy.
Who cares what it looks like? You have to see the front sight. As in: Front sight press.
when i had my rossi 357 with a 2" barrel what i did was took white out and used as a primer then used a red highlighter for the color, just an idea
|All times are GMT. The time now is 01:21 PM.
Copyright ©2000 - 2017, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.


text:
At Gemvara, we believe that the jewelry you wear should be one of a kind, like you. That's why we make each piece to order, one at a time, just the way you want it. Choose garnet and rose gold or peridot and yellow gold: it's your choice. Mix and match gems and precious metals for a look that's exactly you. It's jewelry for all life's occasions, from a wedding or anniversary to your own personal milestones and celebrations. Choose a Quincenera gift shell treasure her whole life. Gemvara uses only the highest quality materials to craft your sterling silver january birthstone heart jewelry design with meticulous attention to detail. Our precious metals are recycled or responsibly mined. January's birthstone is garnet. Gemvara offers both deep ocher red garnet and purplish-pink rhodolite garnet for January babies. Gemvara is proud to offer sterling silver jewelry crafted in Argentium silver, which is 96% pure, 100% recycled, and resists tarnish up to ten times longer than traditional sterling silver. Our wide selection of sterling silver january birthstone heart jewelry by Jessica Behzad, Tony Rodrigues, Martha Gomez Gutierrez, and other talented designers means you can find jewelry that's exactly your style. You can also shop by style, choosing our Romantic, Bold, or Timeless Hearts Collections. Add a little romance to your life with our expressive heart jewelry styles that are perfect for people in love. Gemvara's fine quality sterling silver january birthstone heart jewelry is designed to be passed down for generations to come, crafted by hand in the United States.
We can help right away. Chat with a jewelry expert now!


text: Sen. John McCain Witnesses Woman Hop Border Fence 3/28/2013 11:39 AM ET During a visit to a town on the U.S.-Mexico border, Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., watched first hand as a woman successfully climbed an 18 foot tall border fence to get to the other side.McCain, along with three other senators, including two democrats, had traveled to the region while finalizing a bill to secure the border and help put illegal immigrants on a path to becoming American citizens.During the tour, McCain posted a tweet that said, "Just witnessed a woman successfully climb an 18-ft bollard fence a few yards from us in #Nogales." The woman was later apprehended by authorities. by RTT Staff WriterFor comments and feedback: firstname.lastname@example.com News America's 10 Worst Cities to Retire Keep An Eye On These 9 Biotech Stocks This Month Pharma Stocks That Grabbed Headlines This Week


text:
TPWD Print-Friendly Page: http://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/releases/print.phtml?req=20041115dMedia Contact: TPWD News, email@example.com, 512-389-8030 [KE]
TPWD Website: http://tpwd.texas.gov
TPWD News Release — Nov. 15, 2004
Passport to Texas, TPWD's radio series of weekday, 90-second stories is broadcast on more than 100 Texas stations. Airing the week of Nov. 15-19, there's a catch to successful trapping and you need the right licenses to do so. Plus, we'll tell you how reproducing a life-like image of your harvested animal takes man-made skill.
For more information, visit the Web (http://www.passporttotexas.org/).
TPWD provides video news reports that run in newscasts on numerous Texas stations, as well as on cable and satellite outlets around the nation.
"Texas Parks & Wildlife" is a weekly half-hour television series seen on PBS affiliates around the state.
For more information about this week's programs and where they can be viewed, visit the Web (http://tpwd.texas.gov/tv).
Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine is always available on newsstands throughout the state and by subscription for $19.95 a year. To subscribe, call (800) 937-9393 or order online (http://www.tpwmagazine.com/).


text:
The detectives investigating the murder of a young boy whose torso was found floating in the Thames today arrested 21 suspected people smugglers who may be linked to his death.
Police believe that the unknown victim - who they have named Adam - had been mutilated in a ritualistic sacrifice linked to ancient fertility rites, possibly by the African black magic "muti" cult. This type of witchcraft is prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, where Adam is thought to be from.
What is a 'Muti' Ritual?
Current Status: Blessed (1)
Seeded on Fri Oct 15, 2010 5:34 PM
keyboard shortcuts: V vote up article J next comment K previous comment


text:
2 arrested in Gulf Harbors home invasion
Authorities arrested two people in connection with a Gulf Harbors home invasion that happened at 4:30 a.m. Sept. 24. According to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, five or six masked and armed people broke into a house at 4049 Headsail Drive, punched and stepped on the people inside and stole money, jewelry, a safe, an iPod and an Xbox. Briana Current and Byron Humphrey, both 18 and of Tarpon Springs, were arrested Thursday at the Tahitian Resort on U.S. 19 in Holiday. Current and Humphrey are both charged with armed robbery home invasion and are being held at the Land O'Lakes jail. Current's bail is $75,000 and Humphrey's is $150,000. Kevin Doll, spokesman for the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, said the case is under investigation and the other suspects remain at large.
Man arrested after shots fired into car
A 23-year-old man was arrested Thursday on a charge of attempted murder. Authorities say Tommy W. Gossett, who lives on Sunshine Boulevard in New Port Richey, aimed a gun at two men inside a car the evening of Sept. 18 and demanded cash and drugs. Pasco sheriff's deputies said Gossett fired several shots into the vehicle as it tried to get away from Aurora Drive and Carnelian Avenue. The two occupants weren't injured. One of the victims knew Gossett and identified him, according to the report. Gossett remained in the Land O'Lakes jail Friday in lieu of $150,000 bail.
Controlled burn set for next week
The state Division of Forestry will conduct a controlled burn next week on the Wiregrass Ranch property south of State Road 54, between Bruce B. Downs Boulevard and Meadowbrook Drive. The burn will start Monday and last five to seven days. It will start in the morning and end around 3 p.m. Residents of Seven Oaks, Meadowbrook and Saddlebrook may see smoke and heavy equipment in the area. Precautions to take include closing windows to prevent drift smoke, staying indoors if you suffer from respiratory problems and slowing down in the midst of the smoke. Anyone with questions should call (352) 754-6777.
Oldtimers annual picnic is Oct. 10
The Elfers Oldtimers annual reunion picnic will take place at noon Oct. 10 at the Starkey Wilderness Park Pavilion B. Everyone should bring a dish to pass. The organizers will serve ribs, beverages and desserts. The group is also inviting anyone who attended Gulf High School when it was the only high school in West Pasco. T-shirts to mark the occasion will be available to purchase. For information, call Joy at (727) 846-8499.
Pasco deaths
Detailed obituaries are published in Section B.


text:
PARIS (Jun. 16)
The landslide victory of M. Pompidou in the run-off election indicated to political observers here that French voters still favor the broad policies of former President Charles-de Gaulle but without the arbitrariness and inflexibility of the 78-year-old general on such issues as the Middle East, Britain's entry into the European Common Market and France's relations with NATO.
M. Pompidou won nearly 58 percent of the vote to defeat interim President Alain Poher and succeed Gen. de Gaulle as President of the Fifth Republic for the next seven years.
On the Middle East, the consensus of informed opinion here is that the new President will edge away from the openly pro-Arab stance taken by Gen. de Gaulle and move closer to true neutrality in the Arab-Israel conflict. These sources say that French public opinion favors Israel and M. Pompidou is far less willing than Gen. de Gaulle to scorn the polls. They also point out that the period of M. Pompidou's Premiership in the de Gaulle Government was one in which Franco-Israeli relations were never better.
But most knowledgeable informants do not see any immediate, concrete moves by President-elect Pompidou such as lifting the embargo on aircraft, military equipment and spare parts which his predecessor imposed against Israel and, ostensibly, against the Arab belligerents in the June, 1967 Six-Day War.
Pro-Israel circles here hope that M, Pompidou may ease the embargo sufficiently to permit the delivery of Mirage V Jets which Israel bought and paid for in full over a year ago but are still being held in a French warehouse. Those hopes appeared to have been dashed last week when M. Pompidou, on the eve of the elections, said he favored a general arms embargo on all the belligerents in the June, 1967 war and thought that no country should supply war materials or equipment to either side.
That statement, in an interview published in the newspaper L'Aurore, was M. Pompidou's most explicit on the Middle East during the campaign. He specifically exempted Lebanon from any arms embargo on the grounds that that country was not a belligerent and was "out of the fight." But he left the door open to ease the embargo on Israel when he said that France would reconsider its embargo policy if it turned out that either of the two sides had received arms from France while the ban was in effect. M. Pompidou said he would study the files to make sure that the embargo was being administered fairly because "there can be no double standard for the parties concerned."
Observers here also believe that M. Pompidou will continue to support the Big Four Middle East talks. Bitterly opposed by Israel, the idea of Four Power mediation efforts in the Middle East conflict originated with Gen. de Gaulle who is credited with having persuaded Washington, Moscow and London to go along with them.


text:
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Intel Z68 Board - ATX, Intel Z68 Express, Socket H2 (LGA1155), 2200MHz DDR3 (O.C.), SATA 6.0 Gb/s, RAID, 8-CH Audio, Gigabit LAN, USB 3.0, PCIe 3.0, CrossFireX/SLI, BluetoothItem#: YYS1-3072959 | Model#: P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
Currently Out Of Stock!
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Intel Z68 Motherboard Product Details
Manufactured by: Asus
Warranty provided by: Asus
UPC No: 610839184484
Mfg Part No: P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
Box Size:
( Length:0, Width:0, Depth:0)
Shipping Weight: 3.5500 pound(s)
Click here for full warranty and support information
- Asus logos are registered trademarks of Asus. All others trademarks and copyrights mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.


text:
Sign In |
My Account |
Wish List | International Orders (Outside USA) | Contact Us
Phone: Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm CST
Sat, 9am - 4pm CST
Store: Tues - Fri, 9am - 5pm CST
Sat, 9am - 4pm CST
CITES export Appendix II Species
This product is currently out of stock.
You will be notified when this product becomes available.
Enter your email to be notified when the product is in stock:
View other Stanhopeinae Species
A rather new species from Colombia with several pure crystalline white flowers. Fragrant. Nice plants can be moved into 6 inch baskets when finished blooming.
Intro:Native to Colombia, this species has unusual crystalline white flowers about 4 inches in diameter. The flowers are very fragrant and have a complex wintergreen scent overlaid with a bit of spice and a hint of citrus.
Light:Low to medium, from 800 to 2500 foot candles. East windows and artificial light culture are ideal. Can be grown out of doors in summer months and best if hung in a tree
P.L. Lights systems are a great way to provide artificial light to your orchids. See our P.L. Lights page for more information on this great product we offer.
Humidity:This plant likes a relative humidity of 50 percent or higher.
The use of humidity trays or room humidifiers is beneficial.
We offer two products that can help increase humidity levels. The humidity tray offered in black or white, and the Mist Maker.
Water:Water as the mix approaches dryness. In winter months water when the mix is dry.
Overwatering can cause several problems such as root rot and infectious bacteria/fungus in the potting medium. One product we offer that can help these problems if caught at an early stage is Phyton 27 bactericide and fungicide.
Fertilizer:We highly recommend using Green Jungle Orchid Food, especially formulated to work with rain, distilled, reverse osmosis water or water low in alkalinity. Fertilize with Green Jungle every time you water if plants are planted in bark. Be sure to flush the mix with clear water only once per month to prevent fertilizer salt build up. For plants in moss or mounted on slabs feed every third or 4th watering as the moss holds a lot of nutrients.
Or use
GrowMore 20-10-20 Ureafree for municipal or well water. Use at the rate of ½ teaspoon per gallon. If using GrowMore with rain, distilled, or reverse osmosis water, add back in 5 - 10% municipal or well water to supply the necessary calcium and magnesium. Fertilize every other watering in the summer and every third watering in the winter.
Another fertilizer offered is: GrowMore 6-30-30 (Cymbidium and bloom boosting formula).Flowering:This plant can flower at any time of year but flowers heaviest from spring through fall. Can also bloom several times a year. The 4-inch flowers are bucket shaped and drip nectar to help trap pollinators (Euglossine bees) and guide them through an opening where pollen awaits to be stuck on their head. Tropical forests are dependant on Coryanthes species as the flowers of these plants carry chemicals that male Euglossine bees rub on themselves to attract female bees for mating. These same bees also pollinate other important forest plants like the Brazil nut tree. No Coryanthes flowers, no bees; no bees, no Brazil nuts; no Brazil nuts, a reduction in monkey and parrot populations. The flower spikes are pendulous and bear usually 4 flowers per spike.Repotting:This plant really prefers New Zealand sphagnum moss and likes either plastic pots or baskets. Repot in spring just as new growths begin.
We offer several different types of potting medium. Here are direct links to what we believe to be some of the best potting mediums available for orchids: Orchids Limited bark mix, New Zealand sphagnum moss, coco husk, coco peat, sponge rock, charcoal, tree fern fiber and cork slabs for epiphytic plants.
Base Price:
Base Price:
Base Price:
About Us Contact Us Store and Directions Orchid Learning Center Shipping Testimonials International Orders Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions


text:
[sing-guh l-soo-ter] /ˈsɪŋ gəlˌsu tər/
Tagged: s
Read Also:
- Singlet
noun 1. a sleeveless athletic jersey, especially a loose-fitting top worn by runners, joggers, etc. 2. a single unit; an unpaired or separate item. 3. Chiefly British. a man's undershirt or jersey. noun 1. (mainly Brit & Austral) a man's sleeveless undergarment covering the body from the shoulders to the hips 2. (Austral) a similar […]
- Single-tape
noun 1. See under magnetic tape. magnetic tape noun 1. a ribbon of material, usually with a plastic base, coated on one side (single tape) or both sides (double tape) with a substance containing iron oxide, to make it sensitive to impulses from an electromagnet: used to record sound, images, data, etc. magnetic tape noun […]
- Single-tax
noun, Economics. 1. a tax, as on land, that constitutes the sole source of public revenue. noun (US) 1. a taxation system in which a tax on one commodity, usually land, is the only source of revenue 2. such a tax
- Single thread
noun 1. (computing) the execution of an entire task from beginning to end without interruption


text:
ET Visits Guy
Guy Fieri welcomed ET's Christina McLarty into his kitchen to show her where all his culinary magic happens.
The chef's home in Santa Rosa, CA not only boasts an expansive kitchen, but also an organic garden and a chicken coop. "If I'm gonna make a career out of food, this is good soil," he raves.


text:
Ensure bank accounts are safe
I have several certificates of deposit. Are they protected by FDIC insurance?
CDs are covered by FDIC insurance if all of your accounts (CDs, checking, money market, savings or any other kind of bank account) added together amount to less than the $100,000 limit per person (plus $250,000 for retirement accounts if you have an IRA at the bank). You can increase the limit through accounts with other people — joint accounts, payable on death accounts. If you are over the $100,000 limit, you can add other people's names to your accounts to increase your insurance or you can move some of the extra money to another bank. If you have $150,000 in a bank in your name only and the bank fails, the $100,000 would be covered, but you might or might not receive full payment for the extra $50,000. This Web site has lots of useful information: www.fdic.gov/deposit.
High gas prices may save lives
Is the use of gasoline in the United States declining because of higher prices?
Statistics show 2007 was the peak year for gas consumption in the United States. But since November 2007, use has steadily declined, and experts now think 2008 will be the first year gas usage has declined since 1991. On the bright side, a recent study indicates this decline in driving may mean fewer people will die in accidents.
Professors Michael Morrisey of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and David Grabowski of Harvard Medical School studied gas prices and deaths from 1985 and 2006, and they think for every 10 percent increase in gas prices, there is a 2.3 percent decline in auto deaths. Morrisey thinks with gas prices at $4 or more per gallon, as many as 1,000 fewer people will die in auto accidents each month. About 40,000 die every year in crashes, so $4 gas could translate to a 30 percent drop in fatalities. Morrisey did caution that the 1,000 figure could be lower because more people are now driving smaller cars, motorcycles and scooters.
Still a perfect day for a wedding
I know 07/07/07 was a popular day for weddings. What about today, 08/08/08?
July 7, 2007, was an extremely popular day for marriages. People like getting married on dates they remember, the number 7 is associated with good luck, and 07/07/07 happened to fall on a Saturday. Today, Aug. 8, 2008, isn't expected to be as popular, largely because it's not a Saturday or Sunday. But the number 8 is a lucky number for the Chinese (who host the Olympics beginning today), and from a biblical standpoint it is interpreted as signaling a new beginning.


text:
By: Matt Horn
December 10th, 2013
After complaints of mismanagement and wasteful spending at Citizens Insurance, the state's largest insurer will now have someone looking over their shoulder.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott and members of the Florida Cabinet announced Bruce Meeks has been selected to fill the newly created post of inspector general for Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the state's largest insurance company and a taxpayer-backed entity.
Citizens' top managers were accused of spending like drunken sailors on trips and conferences. Governor Rick Scott ordered his inspector general to take a look.
"So that we could find a watchdog for Citizens' that would help bring integrity, accountability and honesty," said Melinda Miguel, Florida's Chief Inspector General.
Once the abuses were uncovered Governor Rick Scott started calling for an inspector general after reports of sexual harassment and financial irregularities at the state's largest insurer.
The new watchdog was named Tuesday by the Governor and Cabinet. A thirty year veteran of state government will become Citizens first inspector General. Meeks was not at the meeting.
Meeks will report to the Chairman of the Board for Citizens on day to day operations. He can only be removed from his position by the Governor and the Cabinet.
"The Inspector General is going to hold Citizens' accountable. I proposed this earlier this year and I'm glad the legislature went along with it," said Governor Rick Scott. "Look, we have to hold Citizens' accountable, watch how they spend their money."
88 people applied for the position. 12 were interviewed. The newly-created position was authorized by the Legislature during the 2013 session.
Meeks will negotiate with Citizens on his salary and a start date for the position.


text:
* Prices may differ from that shown
Good compact laptop that is light and easy to carry. Haven't experienced any significant problems with its functionality, running Windows 7 and all the hardware has worked fine for the last year and a half of ownership. Aesthetically attractive and smooth track pad that's good to the touch.
Given it's size and slight frame, however, I suspect it's not particularly hardy. A couple of months ago, a slight crack (hardly visible) appeared at the to of the screen, but it doesn't appear to be growing in size, and certainly does not affect my use of the laptop. The screen does not lock shut when you close the laptop, so it does sustain pressure when packed with other things, potentially leading to such damage. Just something to keep in mind though, that while this computer is build for portability in many ways, it is not the most physically hardy for the money outlay.
Still, none of the hardware components have been damaged otherwise, and the battery life has held up nicely for a year and a half and counting, despite constant use.
A good purchase.


text:
© Joshua Levine and the Imperial War Museum; (P) Random House
"Honored voices from the past"
Excellent book for those interested in the everyman's experience in the Battle of Britain. Highly recommended.
Report Inappropriate Content
If you find this review inappropriate and think it should be removed from our site, let us know. This report will be reviewed by Audible and we will take appropriate action.


text:
Artist description:
Flash Draw Created May 18, 2013 640 x 460px Unless noted Copyright 2013 2Dmegawolfeh.
We encourage you to submit a comment and let the artist know what you think of this drawing. Please log in or join to post a comment.
Post a comment
raegan903 Aug 06, 2013
I LOVE this drawing :D
anim3luver May 18, 2013
really cool style! i like the sketchy black n white look n the interesting character~
Page 1


text:
A man who admitted to six counts of burglaries at Middlesex County churches last year allegedly continued his spree in Atlantic City.
Justin Oram, 25, who is believed to be homeless, was arrested early Sunday morning after he allegedly broke into an Atlantic City church, police said.
Someone called police at about 3:30 a.m. to say a man had broken a window and was inside St. Monica's Church on the 100 block of North Pennsylvania Avenue, Sgt. Monica McMenamin said.
There was about $2,000 worth of damage, Lt. Rodney Ruark said.
When police got to the scene, the witness said the male was still inside, according to the report. A church custodian confirmed that no one should be inside at that time.
K-9 Officer Marinela Pali and her partner, Roxy, searched the building and found the man under a pew, with a large amount of loose coins in the area.
Oram was apprehended by Roxy. He was treated at the hospital for his wounds and is charged with burglary, theft, vandalism, resisting arrest and possession of marijuana, police said.
After Oram's arrest, police found there was another break-in at the New Hope Baptist Church on Lexington Avenue, Ruark said.
There was about $14,000 in damages, but nothing appeared to be taken. Detective Charles Stuart investigated and was able to link Oram to that burglary as well, Ruark said. He was additionally charged with burglary and criminal mischief.
Court records have Oram's last known address as Delran, but it appears he was recently living without a home in Atlantic City. He pleaded guilty last year to six counts of burglary, and was given probation. At least two of those crimes were committed at Baptist churches in Edison, Middlesex County, Ruark said.
Contact Lynda Cohen:
Follow Lynda Cohen on Twitter @LyndaCohen


text:
Vernon Grant's Mother Goose
Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, New York, 1998
The design of this book is simple, yet witty, especially in the handling of the typography. Vernon Grant's whimsical boldly colored illustrations made him "America's favorite children's artist," according to Life magazine. Letters tumbling, lines zig-zagging, and words jumping were a natural outgrowth of his humorous caricatures. To move the eye sprightly from illustrations to rhymes, titles were eliminated in favor of bold type for the first line of the rhyme. The eye finally drops to the folios, which are bracketed by the slanted parallel lines that characteristically adorn Grant's signature in the illustrations.
Collections: 50 Books | 50 Covers of 1998
Discipline: Book design
Format: Book
- Design firm
- Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
- Designer
- Darilyn Lowe Carnes
- Illustrator
- Vernon Grant
- Typeface
- Weiss
- Printer
- Canale Printing
- Publisher
- Harry N. Abrams, Inc.


text:
On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 10:08 AM, Simon Riggs <simon(at)2ndquadrant(dot)com> wrote: > On Tue, 2010-04-27 at 08:59 -0500, Kevin Grittner wrote: >> > An explicit mechanism where Postgres could authoritatively say >> > which files have changed would make many feel safer, especially >> > when other databases also do this. >> >> Why? I must be missing something, because my feeling is that if you >> can't trust your OS to cover something like this, how can you trust >> any application *running* under that OS to do it? > > Good questions. I'm exploring a perceived need. > > I don't think people want this because they think the OS is flaky. It's > more about trusting all of the configurations of all of the filesystems > in use. An explicit mechanism would be more verifiably accurate. It > might just be about control and blame. What I think would be cool, though it's not what you proposed, is an integrated base backup feature. Say your SR slave gets too far behind and can't catch up for some reason (the system administrator accidentally nuked the archive, or you were living on the edge and not keeping one). It would be neat to have a way, either manually or maybe even automatically, to tell the slave, hey, go make a new base backup. And it would connect to the master and do pg_start_backup() and stream down the whole database contents and do pg_stop_backup(). Of course you can do all of this with scripts, but ISTM an integrated capability would be much easier to administer and might offer some interesting opportunities for compression. With respect to what you actually proposed, like Kevin, I'm not sure what it's good for. It might make sense if we know what the use case is but the value certainly isn't obvious. ...Robert
Next: From: Tom Lane Date: 2010-04-27 18:53:16 Subject: Re: testing HS/SR - 1 vs 2 performance Previous: From: Tom Lane Date: 2010-04-27 18:16:18 Subject: Re: Re: [COMMITTERS] pgsql: Make CheckRequiredParameterValues() depend upon correct


text:
Scanner tales: Stories from Braintree police log
Weymouth man arrested during disturbance at South Shore Plaza
A 29-year-old man from Weymouth was arrested on Thursday evening, Dec. 22, after allegedly creating a disturbance at the Champs store at the South Shore Plaza.
Officers spoke with the man, who appeared to be under the influence of some type of substance. A subsequent search uncovered a pill vial containing two Clonazapam pills.
The man initially gave a fake name, however officers soon uncovered his true identity.
The man had two outstanding arrest warrants for a drug offense and unarmed robbery.
The man fought with officers as they attempted to take him into custody, pushing one officer and spitting at several. He also threatened to kill one of the officers, police said. Officers had to use pepper spray to gain control.
Ashley K. Meguro, 29, of Weymouth was eventually arrested and charged with assault and battery on a police officer, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, threat to commit a crime, and possession of a Class C substance.
Three arrested in weekend shoplifting cases
Three individuals were arrested in three separate incidents on Thursday and Friday last week after they allegedly all stole from stores in the South Shore Plaza.
According to police, a 42-year-old woman from Mattapan was arrested Thursday after allegedly stealing two pairs of sunglasses – totaling $240 in value – from LensCrafters.
When she was located, officers questioned the woman about the theft. A witness reported seeing Torres toss some items under a car, which were later recovered by police.
Brenda Torres, 42, of Mattapan was arrested and charged with shoplifting.
Two additional ladies were arrested on Friday afternoon after allegedly stealing $500 worth of clothing from Macy's.
Loss prevention reported that they saw the woman select numerous items of clothing and enter into a fitting room with the items and their handbags.
The women were detailed and brought into the loss prevention office where the stolen merchandise was recovered.
Leah E. Powe, 19, from Dorchester, and Stephanie Charlemagne, 17, of Milton, were charged with larceny over $250. Powe was additionally charged with receiving stolen property under $250 after $120 worth of Sears merchandise was additionally found in her possession.
Two arrested after alleged K-Mart shoplifting
Two women were arrested on Friday evening after allegedly stealing over $250 worth of merchandise from K-Mart on Grossman Drive.
Loss prevention reported the women selecting a handbag and luggage before concealing two toys and a bottle of perfume in them.
The women were detained upon exiting the store and brought to loss prevention, where the merchandise was recovered.
Kerri A. Mylett, 31, of Braintree, and Kristen E. Kelman, 21, of Holbrook, were arrested and charged with larceny over $250. Mylett was additionally charged with two outstanding warrants for theft and motor vehicle offenses.


text:
NanoVibronix develops innovative medical devices based on its proprietary therapeutic ultrasound technology. Our products address a range of clinical applications including catheter related injury and its complications, pain and soft tissue healing.
Targeted "slow release" ultrasound - PainShield® uniquely generates and delivers localized, low frequency, low intensity therapeutic ultrasound by a self adhering patch, placed next to the treated area.
A multi-targeting solution that works against a number of factors that are essential in preventing catheter related complications, while reducing pain and discomfort associated with urinary catheter use.
WoundShield™ is a novel, therapeutic ultrasound product which accelerates wound healing and may also be used to enhance oxygen and topical drugs delivery.
The NG-Shield employs proprietary acoustic technology onto the Nasogastric tube to reduce the trauma and effective friction of the tube and block tube associated pain and discomfort.


text:
Loading Prices..
Angela's Rainbow
Publisher: Chrysalis Books
ISBN10: 0905895746 ISBN13: 9780905895741 Edition: Hardcover; 1989-12-31
Book Details
- Edition Info: Hardcover; 1989-12-31
Buying This Book
We query many merchants so that you can instantly compare prices and availability. You can even check historic prices and subscribe for notifications. For a manual check, clicking on a link will open a new window with a search for this book on the merchant's site of your choice.
- Amazon.com by title or by ISBN - widest selection, reliable service, good prices
- Abebooks.com by title or by ISBN - good source for rare and out-of-print books
- Textbooks.com by title or by ISBN - large inventory of new & used textbooks
- Alibris.com by title or by ISBN - their slogan is "books you thought you'd never find"
- eCampus.com by title or by ISBN - they specialize in textbooks, used and new
- BN.com by title or by ISBN - Barnes & Noble has a wide selection of new and used books


text:
If John Abraham's biceps are being flexed more than usual these days, it is with good reason. Abraham is one of the producers of this season's sleeper hit, Vicky Donor. Let's call it VD for short. The movie is an absolute original as it goes into forbidden territory with an insouciance that is rare in Hindi cinema and entirely disarming, given the subject — sperm donation.
In a country of a billion plus, one would imagine that our last priority (or concern) would be sperm production. Again, given the stupidity of sperms, it is still more surprising that we face something of a shortage when it comes to robust sperms. British scientists tell us sperms have an "appalling sense of direction, crashing into walls and each other in the race to reach the egg." Scientists from the University of Warwick and the University of Birmingham have discovered that those silly sperms "avoid the middle lane" of the female reproductive tract, preferring to hurtle along channel walls. They have eloquently compared the crazy sperms' race to a "demolition derby."
Just as the world is shaking its head and wondering why the blessed sperms are so clueless, comes an Indian movie that tackles the subject head-on. While the broader story revolves around the rather touchy topic of infertility and the travails of couples facing a life without kids, at its core is an entirely clever script that revolves around the strange bond between an infertility expert doctor (marvellously played by veteran Annu Kapoor) and Delhi boy Vicky, a 'vella' (what a terrific acting debut for Ayushmann Khurana) who lives with his hard-working, widowed mother Dolly and his feisty grandmother in Lajpat Nagar.
The experienced and wily doctor identifies Vicky as the perfect donor after spying on and studying the easy-going, cricket-playing young man's laidback lifestyle. The challenge is to convince the hero to donate his sperm (for money, of course), without anybody discovering his secret. The doctor stops at nothing to lure the jobless fellow into his clinic and deposit a sample, the chief inducement being easy cash — some of which is paid upfront, while the rest is handed over only after his robust sperm has done its job and impregnated some grateful recipient. To achieve this objective, the doctor convinces Vicky (with the help of a map that traces Alexander the Great's journey) he's doing something noble and admirable. Absurdly enough, Vicky falls for the trick and starts believing he is a true Aryan, just like Alexander and his soldiers who had impregnated local women, leaving descendants with perfect Aryan sperm behind. The doctor calls Vicky an asli Arya Puttar. Flattered by the spiel, a totally baffled but broke Vicky becomes the doctor's star donor, a prized stud, with an incredible strike rate.
What follows is a madcap caper till the lid is finally blown off poor, exhausted Vicky's cover and his beautiful 'Bangalan'' bride discovers what exactly her adorable husband does for a living. Unfortunately, the discovery leads to shock and revulsion as Vicky is shamed and disowned, not just by his embarrassed and embittered wife, but his mother, neighbours and pretty much all the people who matter to him. The narrative is suitably loaded with choice Punjabi abuses.
One can enjoy the movie as just a quirky comedy if one wishes to. But it is much more than that. The film exposes several prejudices we harbour about sex and sexuality — about marrying a divorcee (Vicky's bride) — a revelation that enrages Vicky's mother, while the whiskey-guzzling grandmother is perfectly cool about it. Then there is a track about Vicky and Ashima's inter-community marriage — a subject that remains a prickly issue across India even today. But at the heart of the film is the touching story about an innocent, somewhat lost, young unemployed guy, a canny doctor, and an entire social construct that refuses to table an issue like sperm donation because of some inexplicable 'shame' involved in the procedure, which in reality brings so much joy into the lives of childless couples. That the subject is treated with humour, understanding and sensitivity is a tribute to the brave team (take a bow, director Shoojit Sircar) which went ahead with an unconventional subject and pulled it off.
One is guessing there will be better awareness of infertility after this movie. But more importantly, the S-word is no longer taboo.


text:
Community Tested
wikiHow to Make a Paper Robin Hood Hat
Three Methods:Creating the HatCreating the FeatherPrintable FeatherCommunity Q&A
Paper Robin Hood hats make the perfect addition to a medieval themed birthday party or an equally wonderful accessory for an afternoon of play. The hats are fairly easy to make and require nothing but green construction paper. Even the iconic Robin Hood feather can be created using nothing but paper, scissors, and glue.
Creating the Hat
1Start with a large sheet of green construction paper. The paper should be 18 by 12 inches (45.72 by 30.48 cm). Sturdier construction paper works better than thin, flimsy color printer paper or newsprint because it holds the shape of the hat better. Do not use stiff poster board, however, since poster board is a little too unforgiving and difficult to fold.
2Fold the paper in half. The new dimensions should be 9 by 12 inches (22.86 by 30.48 cm). Position the paper so that the fold is to your right.
3Draw a curved line starting in the upper right-hand corner. Use a pencil to lightly sketch a curved line from the top right corner, where the fold starts, to a position near the diagonal corner at the bottom left, where the paper opens. Your line should end about 2 inches (5 cm) above the corner to make the brim easier to fold later on.
4Cut along the line. Use scissors to carefully cut along the line. Keep the paper folded so that both sides are cut symmetrically.
5Fold the first half of hat brim. While your paper is still folded, fold along the curved edge. The new fold should start at the upper right-hand corner, where your curved line started, and extend down to the place where the curved line stopped, approximately 2 inches (5 cm) above the diagonal corner at the lower left.
6Fold the other half of your brim. Make a symmetrical mirror fold on the opposite side of your hat so that the brim is even all the way around.
7Unfold and refold the hat. Turn the hat so that the bottom right corner, which had no curve connected to it, becomes the top. The fold or crease between this corner and the corner where your curved edge began form the front crease of the hat. Unfold the hat enough so that the bottom, where the rim now lies, is slightly opened. Bring the back together.
8Staple the hat to fit your head. Adjust the size of the hat by changing how much paper overlaps in the back. Once you have a size that fits your head or the head of whoever will be wearing the hat, staple it in place.
- You can also add a drop or thin line of glue along the back of the hat for added support after you staple it in place.
Creating the Feather
1Start with a yellow sheet of construction paper. The paper should be about 9 by 12 inches (22.86 by 30.48 cm).
2Fold the paper into quarters. First fold it in half, then fold that half in half again. Do not fold it accordion-style. The new dimensions should be 2.25 inches by 12 inches (5.7 cm by 30.48 cm).
3Cut out a feather shape. Leave a small notch at the bottom, where the fold is, to act as the stem. From there, cut out a feather shape, which could also be called a football or half-teardrop shape. Make the feather as long or short as you please.
4Create a fringe along the outside curve. Cut small slits, about 1/4 inch (0.635 cm) long and 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) apart. Only cut along the open curved edge. Do not cut into the stem or the folded spine. Cover the entire outside edge in these slits.
5Separate the two feather halves. The paper feather should open up into two separate, clear feather shapes with fringes on all outer sides.
6Place a dot or thin line of glue in the bottom feather piece. Only use a small amount of glue to prevent the glue from sticking on the feather fringes. Apply the glue to the interior of the fold.
7Replace the interior feather piece. Press the other feather cut-out into the glue and let dry.
8Glue the finished feather onto your hat. The feather should be glued along one side of the brim, starting somewhere around the middle and extending to the back of the hat or slightly past the back of the hat.
Printable Feather
Community Q&A
Ask a Question
200 characters leftSubmit
If this question (or a similar one) is answered twice in this section, please click here to let us know.
- In addition to paper Robin Hood hats, you can also try making Robin Hood hats out of felt. Felt hats are just as simple to make and are also more durable for play.[1]
Things You'll Need
- Green construction paper
- Yellow construction paper
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Stapler
- Glue
Sources and Citations
Made Recently
Did you try these steps?
Upload a picture for other readers to see.
Upload a picture for other readers to see.
Upload error
Awesome picture! Tell us more about it? Click here to share your story.
Article Info
Categories: Paper Clothing
In other languages:
Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 46,735 times.
Did this article help you?


text:
Here is the selected answer for your question:
An eight-year vaginosis sufferer myself, I will show you how I cured my bacterial vaginosis in three days the natural way and helped thousands of women do the same.
I'm about to reveal to you, scientifically-proven secrets that cured my bacteria vaginosis in three days, without any harsh prescription drugs or the never-ending cycle expense of over-the-counter products that don't work, and how it changed my life forever.
Click Here to learn the easy three-step program that targets the root cause of Bacteria Vaginosis in 3 Days.___________________________________________________________
For some reason bacteria keeps appearing in my vagina every time after the treatment for it. The urgency to urinate got so bad that I had to go the ER to c what was going on. About a week ago, a doctor did a pelvic exam and said there was no bacteria there, just yeast from an antibiotic that I had been on for about a week, which was explaining the urgency problem. Well the medicine for the yeast apparently wasn't working, even tho the itching left. So the people at the ER did a urine test and a pelvic exam just like the regular college nurse did, and said there was bacteria there. How that is possible I do not know, after the doctor told me last week that there was no bacteria whatsoever. How the heck bacteria got in there again, I will never understand. But I explained to the ER nurse what had been going on with me, and that I was being treated for bv and strep throat at the same time, and she was nodding as if it was totally understandable. I'm sick of this! Got any home remedies?
Instead of Caress and Dove (which I was told was fine to use) I think I'm going to use Dial soap during this treatment. Is that soap good enough? It's a white bar and it's got in small letters, "antibacterial and deoderant." Altho I just noticed the deoderant part
And I am STD free by the way..lol!


text: On Wed, Feb 28, 2007 at 01:22:34AM -0700, Fernando Perez wrote: > > As you are probably aware (I think you follow the enthought-dev ML) > > Prabhu and I are currently trying to find time to code a nice "mlab" > > interface to mayavi2. Once it has made some progress (expect two to three > > months) it will be much nicer than the current way of using mayavi from > > python. Of course there is the problem that mayavi2 is not properly > > distributed currently. That might change as enthought is currently > > pushing for a modular eggs-based version of their tool suite. > I know, I've been quietly following that discussion with the utmost > interest. I'm hoping it will be ready by Saturday, b/c I'm having a > mini-sprint at my house with some students to port some old CFD code > to the new mayavi. So you have 3 days to finish it :) Well well. Currently the API is not stable at all, and I do not want to freeze it (cf my last about this on the enthougt-dev ML). I can let this project steel even more sleep from me than my work already does, and move a bit forward to try and establish something that is closer to the API that I am aiming to, but even if I a manage to get something out (and when I am to tired I am not terribly productive), I need Prabhu to review it. All I can say is that mayavi.tools.mlab is not currently in its final form and I do not suggest using it, unless you are planning to modify the code you are writing. From the user point of view following the API change should not be a huge amount of work. The changes I would like do to the API are exposed in the mails: https://mail.enthought.com/pipermail/enthought-dev/2007-February/004425.html [[Enthought-dev] Mlab API, and usability] and https://mail.enthought.com/pipermail/enthought-dev/2007-February/004442.html [Enthought-dev] Mlab: contour3d and quiver3d. I am interested on feedback on these propositions, by the way. Gaël


text:
Click here to JOIN ONLINE!
Becoming a member of the Elkhart County Historical Society is a great way to help support and preserve local history. Museum members also receive great benefits, making membership an excellent choice for museum and history lovers.
What Membership Does for You
Reduced admission to select programs, bus trips, and workshops.
Special invitations to gallery openings.
Subscription to the quarterly newsletter, A Sense of Place.
What Membership Does for the Museum
Helps the museum create exhibits about local history.
Contributes to the conservation of artifacts in the collection.
Allows the museum to provide classes on research, preservation, local history, and traditional crafts for adults and children.
Preserves the story of Elkhart County's history and culture.
Download the membership application here and join by snail mail.


text:
Georgetown Police arrest Myrtle Beach armed robbery suspect
Sun, 12 May 2013 18:47:49 GMT —
The Georgetown Police Department arrested Calvin Miles on Friday, who was wanted out of Myrtle Beach.
Miles was found in the Georgetown Housing Authority, according to Georgetown police.
Miles was wanted in connection to an armed robbery on April 22 at the Ocean Plaza Motel.
Three victims told officers that someone knocked on their door at 5 a.m. and said they were Myrtle Beach police.
When the victims opened their door, they said four men forced their way into the room.
One victim was pistol whipped, according to Captain David Knipes with Myrtle Beach police.
The men forced the victims to lie on the bed with their faces down, and another victim was taken into a bathroom and fondled, according to the police report.
Phones, credit cards, purses, wallets, hair straighteners, jewelery, $220 in cash, alcohol and a GPS unit were stolen from the rooms.
One of the men also took a victim next door to the Polynesian Resort at knife point and forced her to withdraw $200 from an ATM in the lobby.
Once the men left the room, the victims went to another room on the property to borrow a phone and called police.
Emoptep Muhammed was arrested on April 24 in connection to this armed robbery as well.
Police are still looking for Dominique Lowell Grant, who is wanted for his involvement in the robbery.
Police believe him and other people possibly involved are traveling in a white Crown Victoria, with SC tags of HWC565, with an orange interior.
Grant, 23, is about 5'8", 175 lbs, with short black hair.
The men are possibly with Shemika Bryant, who is also wanted for Accessory after the Fact.
All are armed and dangerous.
Police found several items that were stolen in another room on the same property.
Miles was charged with several counts of Kidnapping, Armed Robbery, and Burglary.


text:
A few spoons short of a dinner
Ok, so it would seem no one wants to confess how many lipsticks they own… or it will take too long for you to count them. If you want a quick counting item, then I vote go the teaspoons.
I don't know where they go. Teaspoons have an amazing habit of disappearing in my household. I live with 2 cats. I ask you, what would two fat torties want with my teaspoons? They could be with the lost socks… which one would expect to find in the laundry… only I don't have one of those.
Perhaps it's because the teaspoons are so desirable. I can't quite understand why when they sell sets of cutlery, you get knives, forks and LARGE spoons. Of the latter, there appears to be two types. Those that are usable – (should all the teaspoons be missing) – and those which are just physically too large. Despite this I haven't managed to part with the spoons. I look at them and have the 'but I might need them one day' thought. The same goes for that pair of socks which are too tight around your calves, or, worse, the pair that have lost their ability to 'stand up' and they shrivel like the Wicked Witch of the West around your ankle. Of course, no item holding the title 'deserving of the rubbish bin but never quite making it' would be complete without mention of the granny undies. These are the undies that are just that bit too big. That bit too uncomfortable and in my case, if this is not too personal a confession for the web, even that hideous beige granny undies colour. I can't recall what got into me that day. I remember going to buy white underwear. There was no white. I must have had a lapse in judgement and thought… the beige ones aren't too bad. Hmm. Wrong.
What is it about beige that is just, well… beige? I blame Billy Connolly. Before he started on it, beige was just a synonym for cream.
If you are starting to wonder whether there is any real point to this post, then you are clearly an inexperienced reader of my blog. I often wonder whether there is any point to any of them! For this one, it's a case of being in a reflective mood about the really important issues confronting the world. I'm sure that you will agree, that teaspoons and granny knickers sit right up there beside poverty and global warming. Do you not concur?
PS: How delightful. My 'tag' suggestion list includes 'undergarment'. Not undies, or underwear. Nope. 'Undergarment.' How very Victorian!
Posted on October 12, 2013, in Waffle and Nonsense and tagged missing teaspoons, teaspoons. Bookmark the permalink. Leave a comment.


text:
New For 2013
The Shelby GT500 was thoroughly revamped for 2013 with a larger, more powerful engine; an optional adaptive suspension; new styling that improves aerodynamic downforce; a toughened drivetrain; and a claimed 200-mph top speed.
The most powerful Ford Mustang got a massive upgrade for 2013, with a new 5.8-liter supercharged V-8 that pumps out 662 hp and 631 lb-ft of torque. That not only makes it significantly stronger than the previous GT500 (up 112 hp and 121 lb-ft), but also allows Ford to claim the new engine as the world's most powerful production V-8. To tame that forward thrust, the GT500 also gets larger Brembo brakes, a stronger clutch and six-speed manual transmission, butch new bodywork that increases downforce at speed, and options like a limited-slip differential and adaptive suspension. All of that is important given that Ford claims the GT500 coupe can top 200 mph, making it the cheapest car on sale today that can hit that benchmark. And in our testing, the GT500 tore up a quarter-mile drag strip in just 11.78 seconds at 125 mph. Ultimately, though, the GT500 focuses more on all-out power than refinement. We find it trickier and less satisfying to drive than the 580-hp Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. The Ford's interior benefits from racy seats and other dress-up bits, yet it doesn't feel much more special than other Mustang cockpits. As for the Shelby GT500 convertible, the lack of body stiffness erodes confidence each time the car twists, flops, and cowl-shakes over bumps. Still, the Shelby GT500 is the one to have for the buyer who wants the loudest, fastest, most powerful factory Ford Mustang available. Find a straight road, apply pedal to metal, and hold on tight.
Front and side air bags; ABS; traction and stability control; tire-pressure monitors; integrated blind-spot mirrors; and the SOS Post-Crash Alert System are standard.
You'll like:
- Stupendous power
- Race-car noises
- Coupe does 200 mph
You won't like:
- Heavy clutch, stiff shifter
- Firm ride
- Convertible cowl shake
Key Competitors For The 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
- Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
- Chevrolet Corvette
- Dodge Challenger SRT8
Sum Up
Sledgehammer power for the top Mustang.


text:
Outcomes of Anterior Colporrhaphy Versus Graft Reinforced Anterior Prolapse Repair
- Full Text View
- Tabular View
- Study Results
- Disclaimer
- How to Read a Study Record
|Cystocele Uterine Prolapse Urinary Incontinence
|Device: grafted anterior prolapse repair Procedure: sutured anterior vaginal prolapse repair
|Phase 4
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Outcome After Anterior Vaginal Prolapse Repair: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- Recurrent Stage II or Greater Anterior Vaginal Prolapse [ Time Frame: three years ]Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification Point Ba is the most distal position of any part of the anterior vagina between point Aa and the vaginal cuff or anterior vaginal fornix. Better vaginal support is assigned a negative value (ie, if there is no prolapse, point Ba is -3 cm by definition). Vaginal prolapse beyond the hymen, indicating worse vaginal support, is assigned a positive value (this may be equal to the total vaginal length at the maximum). Recurrent stage II or greater anterior vaginal prolapse is defined as POPQ Point Ba measurement equal to or greater (more positive) than -1.
- Operative Time [ Time Frame: perioperative ]Calculated as time from first incision to time of closure of last incision.
- Vaginal Mesh Exposure [ Time Frame: perioperative ]Vaginal mesh exposure defined as appearance of mesh, placed during the index surgery, not covered by overlying vaginal epithelium on postoperative pelvic exams subsequent to the first postoperative exam. May be either symptomatic or asymptomatic. This was not differentiated in the statistical analysis.
|Study Start Date:
|January 2005
|Study Completion Date:
|April 2008
|Primary Completion Date:
|April 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Placebo Comparator: Anterior Colporrhaphy (sutured repair)
Anterior vaginal prolapse repair with anterior colporrhaphy (no graft) using sutures.
Procedure: sutured anterior vaginal prolapse repair
anterior vaginal prolapse repair with suture
Other Name: cystocele repair
Active Comparator: Perigee (grafted repair)
Anterior vaginal prolapse repair with graft
Device: grafted anterior prolapse repair
anterior vaginal prolapse repair with graft
Other Name: Perigee Transobturator Prolapse Repair System
Detailed Description:
Successful correction of anterior vaginal prolapse remains one of the most challenging aspects of pelvic reconstructive surgery. Up to 70% have recurrent prolapse following anterior colporrhaphy. The low success rate has consequently led to widespread use of grafts in anterior vaginal prolapse repair. While both biologic grafts and polyglactin 910 mesh have yielded disappointing results, uncontrolled studies have demonstrated low recurrence rates with polypropylene mesh reinforcement.
The Perigee Transobturator Prolapse Repair System (Perigee TPRS) (American Medical Systems, Minnetonka, Minnesota) is used to repair anterior vaginal prolapse via a transobturator approach. Specially-designed helical needles are utilized to attach either a porcine dermal (InteXenTM) or soft polypropylene (InteProTM) graft to the pelvic sidewall at four points. We designed this randomized control trial to compare the anatomic success rates, effect on quality of life and sexual symptom scores, and rates of adverse events of the Perigee TPRS with polypropylene mesh to that of anterior colporrhaphy.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|21 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- stage II or greater anterior vaginal prolapse requiring surgical correction
- age 21 years and older
Exclusion Criteria:
- less than Stage II anterior vaginal prolapse
- decline participation
- pregnant or contemplating future pregnancy
- prior anterior vaginal prolapse repair with biologic or synthetic graft
- active or latent systemic infection
- compromised immune system
- previous pelvic irradiation or cancer
- known hypersensitivity to polypropylene
- uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
- unable or unwilling to give valid informed consent
- unable or unwilling to comply with the protocol
- scheduled to undergo concomitant Burch colposuspension or pubovaginal sling
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00535301
|United States, California
|Kaiser Permanente
|Downey, California, United States, 90242
|Principal Investigator:
|John N Nguyen, MD
|Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
|Responsible Party:
|Kaiser Permanente
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00535301 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|September 24, 2007
|Results First Received:
|May 4, 2011
|Last Updated:
|April 2, 2015
Keywords provided by Kaiser Permanente:
uterine prolapse
urinary incontinence
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Urinary Incontinence
Uterine Prolapse
Urination Disorders
Urologic Diseases
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Urological Manifestations
Signs and Symptoms
Behavioral Symptoms
Elimination Disorders
Mental Disorders
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
Urinary Bladder Diseases
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Uterine Diseases
Genital Diseases, Female
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017