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It's ok.It's ok, I would definitely expect more from Burt Bee's. The formula is very light and watery for lotion and and it smells like medicine when first applied but then it smells wonderful after it has dried. Moisturizing? A little. For regular day usage, but not if you have super dry skin. — 5 years, 5 months agoyestfl | 239 reviews
Gud grief!!!While I love the fresh, clean, not to sweet fragrance, I just cannot recommend this body lotion. I got a sample. On application it kind of pills. It is difficut to rub in and feels slimey and sticky--very odd texture. It remains waxy feeling and my hands still felt dry. The main reason I do not like this product is the ingredients. Ingredients are listed in order by the ingredient most preve...read morelant to least. The first ingredient is water which I am guessing is to thin it (water is not hydrating--note how chapped your skin gets from hand washing). The second most prevelant ingredient is cetearyl glucoside which is an emulsifier. An emulsifier keeps the ingredients from separating. The third most prevelant ingredient is fragrance, which I find alarming. This lotion contains more fragrance than moisturizer! It is just listed as "fragrance". It does not specify whether it is synthetic or natural--it is very vague. If it is synthetic, it is not really as natural as it touts itself to be. If it contains natural citrus oils--wow! Citrus oils are known to irritate skin and should be used sparingly if at all, mixed in with beauty products. Sure enough, it made my hands sting and turn red. Glad I did not slather it on elsewhere. I would absolutely not personally endorse it for sensitive skin, or even regular use. If you like the citrusy blood orange scent, Bliss had body butters which have great citrusy fragrance, but also moisturizers and benificial ingredients up much higher on the ingredient list. — 5 years, 5 months agoThorne | 456 reviews
Great Scent, Weird TextureI bought this in Blood Orange, which smells amazing. However, this product does have a weird texture to it and I think I figured out why. While the prior reviewer noted some of the ingredients, she didn't list that it has tapioca starch in the top ingredients. This is frequently used in powders and "liquid powders", especially in replace of talc. I think this is to give it that "I can get dres...read moresed quickly" feeling however, it just feels almost "sticky" (as other reviewers have noted) but not really greasy when first dried, very strange. I do find that once you begin to move around it kind of disappears but you definitely don't feel as moisturized as other Burt's products or other products in general. Now that I've figured it out, I think I will like this in the summer when its really humid out as tapioca helps to keep that fresh and clean feeling on the skin. Hopefully it'll keep me keep perspiration under control. — 4 years, 4 months agojenn8779 | 135 reviews
Great Smell, Eh ProductI bought this because it smelled absolutely amazing, and I assumed it'd be great because it's from Burt's Bees. They usually have really good stuff, but it just makes my hands feel sticky drier. — 2 years, 5 months agoMeggi_Leigh | 2 reviews
Good moisturizerI love the blood orange smell. It was a good moisturizer. It was thick and went on smooth for me. I have no complaints about the product. I really loved the smell. — 4 years, 3 months agocon_sumer | 42 reviews
Yum!I received a sample of this lotion in the mail, and I loved it. It didn't feel thing and watery to me, but that might be because I find thick, creamy lotions to feel greasy. The Vanilla scent I received smelled great, and while I liked it, it isn't a product i would necessarily buy. — 5 years, 4 months agodsgirl4987 | 10 reviews
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stickyi do thank you for letting me try your product, i however don't like the sticky feeling that doesn't go away. The smell is very nice but not enough to deal with the oily stickiness. — 5 years, 5 months agojamielynn_lashbrook_walker | 1 reviews
Thick and not over moisturisizingWhile I do love the fragrance, the lotion is thick so be careful when squeezing it out. You will be rubbing into your skin for awhile. If you have extremely dry skin, I will not recommend for you but those that have normal or slightly dry, it will make your skin feel great. Also, if you are not into fragrance, avoid this. — 5 years, 5 months agoBeautyAmateur76 | 12 reviews
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Not a good moisturizerthe smell is awesome and strong,but it's not that moisturizing,it's too light and feels sticky,would not recommend it for people with dry skin — 5 years, 5 months agohazl | 46 reviews
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The Museum of London tells the epic yet human story of one of the world's greatest cities and its people. And when you visit, you can't miss our Benugo café, just to your left as you go into the main entrance hall. Grab a coffee before you stroll on to the fascinating exhibitions, which include everything from the Mod fashions of the Swinging Sixties to deadly Georgian duelling pistols and the original, incredibly ornate Art Deco-styled lift from the first Selfridges Department Store.
At our cafe, you can enjoy a delicious family lunch, snacks, teas, coffees, juices and cake.
The Museum Of London café is very child-friendly with high chairs available (just ask any of our staff and they will be happy to help you). There's also a café on the lower levels, serving hot-drinks, sweet-treats and snacks.
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Democratic Conference Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins Speaking on 2014 Women of Distinction Resolution
On May 13th, the Senate passed a resolution congratulating the 2014 Women of Distinction in honor of Women's History Month. Democratic Conference Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, who is the sponsor of the resolution, spoke in honor of these accomplished women, saying, "Today is one of those days that we get to celebrate women... who inspire women of the future." Leader Stewart-Cousins then cited several women from New York State whose past accomplishments paved the way for women today, women like Sojourner Truth, Hillary Clinton, Sonya Sotomayor and Eleanor Roosevelt. The Senator thanked those present for being part of this great celebration and concluded, "Let's make sure we uplift, honor and applaud these women."


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This Trance music production tutorial is for all of you FL Studio users out there who are just getting started and want to know how to create automation clips. Since I'm an Apple guy, I can't create an original lesson for you all. I think this video will help you get going![youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCyMQdzliS8[/youtube]
[aside title="Hands Free!"] Using automation to control sweeps, panning, volume, etc is a great way to ensure smooth and consistent changes over time![/aside] Now for all of you who do not have FL Studio, like myself, rest assured that this process is very similar in all DAWs out there. I will be putting something together for Logic, and perhaps Ableton soon ,so stay tuned for that! The process shown in this lesson is quick and easy to understand, so it doesn't require too much time or experience to begin using it in your productions. Automation is one of those things that literally changes the way you work and interact with your sounds!
Starting with a basic trance style lead synth, a filter is applied so you have something to automate. You will also get a few best practice tips along the way, such as identifying you high and low points before getting started on programming your automation clips. Knowing this ahead of time means you can simply set the high and low parameters in the automation tool to make sure you never stray outside those boundaries.
As you can see in the video, you will need a separate automation clip for each and every parameters you want to automate. There is no getting around this, unless you are using a plugin that allows you to use macros, or some type of grouping that let's you assign multiple parameters to a single controller knob (like NI Massive). Some DAWs allow you to copy and paste automation data, which is incredibly helpful. But you should just plan on taking the time to set up each parameter modulation individually.
In the end it is really worth it to get everything exactly as you like it, without settling for anything less. That's what automation is all about. You nay have to set something up one time and then it auto-pilot from that point on. Talk about making your life easier!
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Wine: Castello di Gabbiano Chianti DOCG
Grapes: Sangiovese (90 percent), colorino (5 percent), canaiolo (5 percent)
Region: Tuscany, Northern Italy
Vintage: 2010
Price: $7.99
Availability: All wine retailers, chain stores
In the glass: Gabbiano Chianti is a firm ruby-red color with a semi-opaque crimson core, going out into a bright red to pink rim definition and medium-high viscosity.
On the nose: There is immediate classic red and black fruit with crushed red cherries, red currant trifle and cranberry crush, then some interesting star anise, dry flint and mineral undertones with a touch of herbs.
On the palate: The wine is medium-bodied, which is perfect for the hot summer months, but shows character on the palate with fresh-tasting red berry fruit, predominantly strawberry and red cherry, then wet stone and slight hints of acidity and wood in the background. The wine is easy on the midpalate and goes through to a nicely balanced finish that seems rather uncomplicated by most Chianti standards. It is not a complex wine, but it is excellent for drinking right away and with food.
Odds and ends: Like most great Tuscan wine estates, Castello di Gabbiano was built in the early 12th century and has been producing wine for almost that long. While not able to claim a great uninterrupted lineage in winemaking like the Antinori or the Frescobaldi families, Castello di Gabbiano is producing delicious and drinkable Chianti and classico riserva wines from the best lands in this prestigious winegrowing region. This Chianti is a modern version, much less rustic and way easier to drink. This is a great value if you're looking for something easygoing in the Italian section of your grocery store. It always delivers a great drinking experience. Try it as they would in Tuscany with some pasta Alfredo and drink it now through 2016.
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I made a batch of SMBC monday night, refigerated it and took it out now. Stuck in my KA to rebeat it and it's a glob of white with a whole bunch of oil under it. Can this be saved???
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Let it come to room temperature, then beat it. You can wrap warm towels around the KA to speed up the process.
Good luck!
Not sure, but I always let my SMBC sit out until it gets to room temperature before I remix it
Thanks ladies for the quick responses! I just left it in the KA and beat the heck out of it til it came back to form!!! Ugghhhh sooooo relieved!!!


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Liverpool ready to compete with AC Milan for Fiorentina's Adem Ljajic
LIVERPOOL are poised to make a late bid for Fiorentina's wantaway winger Adem Ljajic, who has been hotly tipped to join AC Milan.
According to reports in Italy Liverpool are the latest club to express an interest in Ljajic who has also been linked with a move to Manchester City, Atletico Madrid and Galatasaray this summer.
Ljajic has been at loggerheads with Fiorentina this summer over his refusal to sign a new contract at the club and AC Milan had hoped to capitalise after already having two bids for the player rejected this summer.
He could still stay at Fiorentina, though there's not much chance of that happening.
The Serbian is set to meet La Viola officials for showdown talks this afternoon and if he still insists he wants to move, the Florence club will be forced to consider letting him leave.
Speaking to Sky Sport Italia last night, Fiorentina president Andrea Della Valle said: "Ljajic? I cannot give any answers right now, but there are several different options available."
And it now seems that Liverpool have emerged as one of those options with Della Valle admitting there is now little chance of the player being persuaded to stay.
He added: "He could still stay at Fiorentina, though there's not much chance of that happening. Next week we will make a decision, so give us a few more days.
"Personally I would like to keep him, of course, but one has to understand the player's intentions and the atmosphere."
Former Manchester United player Ljajic was in exceptional form in Serie A last term, scoring 11 goals in 28 appearances.


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Could Grandpa really know more than we do, or is this psychic monkey going senile?
Staten Island Zoo's famous psychic spider monkey was challenged Monday by the New York Daily News to predict the winner of New Hampshire's Republican primary. His choice? Newt Gingrich, who is currently polling at 8 percent, behind Rick Santorum (11 percent), Jon Huntsman (11 percent), Ron Paul (17 percent) and clear front-runner Mitt Romney (41 percent).
Grandpa, a 40-year-old monkey who's had some accurate foresight when it comes to sports, took his pick from a bunch of bananas, each with a candidate's name written on it. The primate wasted no time pondering: He immediately grabbed for Gingrich, then picked up Huntsman with his other hand.
New Hampshire is known for surprises, so it remains to be seen whether Grandpa has predicted one serious upset. But his female companion, who ate the banana labeled Mitt Romney, might prove that female intuition (or plain old hunger) trumps male psychic ability.
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Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Smoking and Tobacco
Clove cigarettes
I have been accupunchured, hypnotized, etc. I started smoking Djarum Vanilla Clove Cigarettes.
How bad are these compared to regular cigarettes?
According to the American Cancer Society,
"All forms of tobacco are dangerous. Even if the health risks were smaller for some tobacco products as opposed to others, all tobacco products contain nicotine, which can lead to increased use and addiction. Tobacco cannot be considered safe in any amount or form.
Clove cigarettes, also called kreteks, are imported mainly from Indonesia and contain 60% to 70% tobacco and 30% to 40% ground cloves, clove oil, and other additives. The chemicals in cloves have been implicated in some cases of asthma and other lung diseases. Users often have the mistaken notion that smoking clove cigarettes is safer than smoking tobacco or marijuana. But they are a tobacco product with the same health risks as cigarettes."
You can refer to the American Cancer Society's website @ www.Cancer.org, and look under more "exotic" forms of smoking tobacco.
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A quick-thinking lorry driver saved a major road closure early today, driving his Daf 105 into the layby on the A361 near Seend fork where the vehicle burst into flames.
Traffic was delayed from Devizes and Melksham as the road was reduced to one lane as Devizes fire crews fought the blaze.
Driver Daniel Habgood said:" Smoke was pouring out of the front of the lorry and into the cab and I pulled over into the layby where it burst into flames."
The driver had only travelled a few miles from the Devizes depot and was not carrying any load.
Police on the scene reduced the road to one lane to cope with the rush hour traffic with motorists from Devizes, Melksham and Seend each taking it in turn.
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At Rackspace, we are looking at ways to reach our readers in the channels that they like to consume content. This is why we are launching Google+ Video Wednesday, where we will be posting a weekly video of our Rackers giving tips and tricks on how to use some of our products.
Over the next six weeks, the Google+ Video Wednesday series will feature Rackspace Managed Cloud Team Lead Joseph Palumbo. In the video today, Joseph explains how Managed Cloud can benefit you. Subscribe to our Google+ page to view future videos on the importance of cloud load balancers and how to horizontally scale the cloud.


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In terms of cycling's political fortunes, 2012 was a remarkably good year. The Times's Cities fit for cycling campaign [2] has given cycling a huge shot in the arm. Then there was the tremendous successes of Britain's cyclists in the Tour de France and Olympics. Finally, they were also greatly helped by fantastic behind-the-scenes energy from the All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group [3] (APPCG), who are now preparing for an inquiry on Getting Britain Cycling [4].
2011: a bleak pre-Olympic legacy
This is all the more remarkable given how cycling had fared the previous year. This time last year, Cycling England had been abolished, taking with it funding and strategic direction.
To add to our woes, the former road safety minister Mike Penning MP was proposing to allow longer lorries onto Britain's roads, ostensibly on a trial basis. He even told Parliament that his officials had carefully assessed the impact of this trial on cyclists' safety and there was no problem. We asked him repeatedly to publish this assessment, but it has never appeared. CTC's No Longer Lorries campaign [5] did at least persuade the Department for Transport (DfT) to scale back the trial to half its original size, however we were unable to avert it entirely.
We proposed a cross-departmental action plan for more and safer cycling, with cross-party backing so that funding commitments could be made, not just for the current parliament, but for the longer term.
The Times campaign launched
Then, late in 2011, the Times contacted us. We knew that one of their journalists, Mary Bowers, had been very seriously injured in a collision with a lorry – even now she remains only minimally conscious, more than a year after the collision. The Times was planning a campaign on cycle safety [6] and wanted to bounce some ideas off us. We encouraged them among other things to call for 20mph speed limits, cycle safety improvements at key junctions, lorry safety, better data for measuring cycle safety, and (crucially) funding. All of these ideas found their way into the Times's Cities fit for cycling manifesto [7], launched in February 2012.
Political responses
The All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group now swung into action, successfully applying for a 3-hour parliamentary debate on cycling [8]. CTC linked up with the other key cycling stakeholders (Sustrans, British Cycling etc) to ensure MPs were well briefed beforehand. On the day of the debate, the main Commons chamber was virtually empty while around 80 MPs crammed into Westminster Hall, in a truly remarkable display of cross-party support for more and safer cycling.
By now, Number 10 was taking an interest. David Cameron declared his support [9] for the Times's campaign, as did the other main party leaders. Norman Baker MP, the minister responsible for cycling, was also making unexpected progress. Despite previous statements that there would be no new funding for cycling (apart from an uncertain proportion of the £560m allocated to councils via the Local Sustainable Transport Fund), he and the Chancellor between them have since managed to announce [10] £50m for additional cycling infrastructure: £30m for cycle-friendly junction improvements (£15m for London and £15m for the rest of England), £7m for cycle-rail improvements and a further £20m as an additional top-up to be divided between some of the above programmes.
The importance of junctions was gaining wider recognition, not least thanks to a junctions webpage [6] created by the Times – at CTC's suggestion – where cyclists could nominate the locations where cycle-friendly improvements were most needed. 10,000 suggestions came back in no time at all!
There was further parliamentary activity when the Commons Transport Select Committee decided that its ongoing inquiry on road safety needed an additional evidence session on cycling. They invited Jon Snow and Josie Dew (CTCs President and Vice-President) to give evidence [11], alongside the Times's editor James Harding. Their joint call for real Government leadership was strongly echoed by the Select Committee's inquiry report [12], issued 2 months later.
Norman Baker and his officials were also busily engaging with CTC and other cycling groups through the Cycling Stakeholder Forum (which he had set up the previous autumn) and its newly formed cycle safety sub-group. However we realised that there was only so much he could do on his own, as a junior minister from the junior party in the coalition. So, together with Sustrans et al, we drafted a proposal [13] to former Transport Secretary Justine Greening – which was duly supported by the other Forum members – urging the Government to adopt a cross-departmental action plan to encourage more and safer cycling, and to secure cross-party backing for it (as this would in turn enable Government to make funding commitments not just for the current parliament, but also for the longer term). The aim was to ensure that the departments responsible for planning, schools, employers, traffic law and enforcement, outdoor access and sport would also play their parts in promoting cycling – and crucially, so would the Treasury!
Around the UK
North of the border, CTC Scotland's new Chair [14] Chris Oliver was making waves, meeting with ministers and Scottish parliamentarians as well as with Scotland's Chief Medical Officer. In Northern Ireland [15], CTC's lead volunteer campaigner Tom McClelland invited me over to Belfast, together with a representative of the Danish Cycling Embassy, for a frantic day of meetings [16] with ministers, assembly members, government officials and the public. In Wales, CTC Cymru [17] has been very happy to support Sustrans's excellent campaign for an Active Travel (Wales) Bill [18], a model which the Whitehall Government would be well advised to follow.
Here too, issues of funding will still be critical. It remains unclear what funding will be available to implement the laudable aims of the Welsh Bill. In Scotland, the combined efforts of Spokes [19] and other local campaign groups [20], Pedal on Parliament [21], Cycling Scotland [22] and Sustrans [23] as well as CTC Scotland [24], have helped secure announcements of £6m for cycling [25] in October, and a further £3.9m just before Christmas [26]. However as Spokes notes, this only just brings the Scottish Government's commitment to just over 1% of its transport budget [27], way below what will be needed if the SG is to meet its target to increase cycling to 10% of trips by 2020.
London was faring rather better. Towards the end of the year, Mayor Boris Johnson announced plans to spend £913m on cycling [28] over the next 10 years (provided central Government continues to support him!) That's around £13 per head of population, well ahead of most of the rest of the UK, which is a tribute to the impact of the London Cycling Campaign [29]'s fantastic Love London Go Dutch [30] campaign. However Coventry is doing even better still, with around £18 per head - and it's still below the Dutch figure nationally of around £24 per head [31].
Olympic summer
However I'm leaping ahead. The summer brought with it the Tour de France and Olympics, and the media were now talking incessantly about cycling. Remarkably though, this discussion was almost entirely positive! Indeed 2012 has seen a really noticeable reduction in the number of times CTC has been called on to do those interminable interviews about cyclists' behaviour (although there was a brief spike towards the end of the year following the BBC's thoroughly unhelpful "War on Britain's roads [32]" programme!)
We did however have to leap into action when Bradley Wiggins [33] went "off-message" on cycle helmets, when asked about the death of a cyclist near the Olympic park. At the time, Wiggins was still in celebratory mood following his Olympic triumph, and was unaware that the cyclist had been wearing a helmet when fatally injured by a bus. He quickly retracted his statement, while CTC and British Cycling both gave copious interviews, stressing that it is far more important to prevent cyclists' injuries occurring in the first place. As Chris Boardman said: "If there's a gunman in the street, you don't give out flak-jackets to the public, you need to stop him shooting."
Time to 'Get Britain Cycling'
As autumn came and normal political life resumed, cycling was on the agenda at the three main [34] party [35] conferences [36], in fringe meetings and in ministerial or shadow-ministerial speeches. At the same time, CTC was launching "Cycletopia [37]", showing that a visionary transformation of cycling in Britain isn't a far-off pipe-dream – it merely requires some current examples of UK best practice to become the norm in towns and cities throughout the country.
By now, the APPCG were keen on the idea of a parliamentary inquiry [38] on how to "Get Britain Cycling", and the Times agreed to fund it. CTC led on drafting a parliamentary Early Day Motion (EDM679, Get Britain Cycling [4]), tabled by the APPCG co-chairs, supporting the inquiry and the Times's campaign, and the need for a cross-departmental action plan to encourage more and safer cycling. As we go into the New Year, EDM 679 has now risen to be the EDM with the 4th highest number [39] of MPs' signatures in the current session of Parliament. If your MP hasn't signed yet, please urge him or her to do so [40].
The inquiry evidence sessions will take place in January and February, with its report due out in April. But the really interesting news to watch out for in the New Year emerged at a recent conference in Leicester on Active Travel. When the Times's transport correspondent Philip Pank asked Norman Baker whether he had backing from No. 10 for his cycling aspirations, the minister reminded the audience that all 3 party leaders had voiced support for the Times's manifesto, before adding that the Prime Minister or Deputy Prime Minister would have more to say on cycling in the New Year.
Traffic justice: an idea whose time has come?
It is obviously a matter of great sadness that this year's flurry of activity was prompted in large part by Mary Bowers' traumatic injury [41]. It was all the more upsetting that the lorry driver was eventually acquitted of dangerous driving [42] (although he had previously admitted the lesser offence of careless driving) and that another driver was acquitted the same day [43] in relation to another cyclists' death.
We did however have the chance to raise our concerns about the legal system's frequently inadequate response [44] to bad driving offences, in a meeting with Helen Grant MP, the Home Office minister responsible for victims of crime. Our joint meeting [45] – which also involved British Cycling and road crash victims' charity RoadPeace – provided yet more grounds for optimism that this long-neglected issue may at last receive some serious attention from Government in the year ahead.
Still, Mary's colleagues – notably features writer Kaya Burgess as well as Philip Pank – have risen to the occasion quite magnificently, with the full support of outgoing Times editor James Harding. His departure is a great loss, CTC has thanked him for his leadership in initiating the Times's campaign, and we very much hope it will be sustained under his successor.
Looking ahead to 2013
We look forward to contributing to the Times-backed "Get Britain Cycling" inquiry, and to re-launching CTC's Stop Smidsy campaign [46] to strengthen the legal system's response to bad driving. We also plan to strengthen our support for local campaigning: this too will be a key battle-ground for the future.
Above all though, we look forward to whatever Messrs Cameron and Clegg may have to say about cycling in the New Year. Of course, we already know we will then have to battle away for the funding to get the 'fine words' put into practice throughout the country, and to ensure that this money is well spent. I trust we can count on your continued support, as we look to seize on these and every other new opportunity that may arise over the course of 2013. Let's keep those wheels turning!


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Kasey Malotte, BA, Pharm.D.
St. Barnabas/Duquesne University Pharmacy Resident
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July 2012
Pharm.D. - University of Maryland, Baltimore (2013)
Concentration - University of Maryland, Baltimore (2013) Geriatrics and Palliative Care
B.A. - Chapman University (2009) - Chemistry
Research Interests:
The impact of palliative intervention by an on-site clinical pharmacist on patient satisfaction and outcomes in a skilled nursing facility.
Personal Interests/Hobbies:
I enjoy traveling. I have visited several countries in Central and South America as well as parts of Asia and Europe. I love to cook with my husband and family. I also enjoy various outdoor activities such as soccer, beach volleyball, water-skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, etc.
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Litigation: Are lawsuits the newest commodity?
Several publications, including The Economist, The Wall Street Journal and Crain's Chicago Business, have recently highlighted the increase in third-party litigation funding.
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Until recently, space activity in the U.S. was exclusively the stuff of federal agencies—namely, NASA and the Department of Defense—and a few commercial space-based communications providers.


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What's in your wallet? Do you have a written list of the medications you take? If not, it might kill you, as it does thousands of people each year. Lack of an accurate medication list also makes it much more difficult to choose Medicare prescription drug coverage. The Medicare open enrollment period is in effect now, and ends Dec. 7.Medicare Part D — prescription drug coverage — is a crucial and complex part of an often confusing process for many Medicare-eligible seniors. There are myriad factors in making choices about Medicare, the federal government's health-care plan serving mostly those age 65 and older. But whatever a person's situation, seniors taking medication on a regular basis can make better choices for themselves by taking the time — or asking for help — in compiling that list of medications. Having an accurate, up-to-date, and legible list of medications in your wallet or purse can be crucial if you end up in an emergency room, alone and unconscious. But just being awake isn't always enough. "It's a big problem," said Dan Hyman, head of Internal Medicine at Cooper University Health Care in New Jersey. Even when they are conscious, Hyman said, "people are sick, upset and don't remember or forget to tell us." The nonprofit and independent Institute of Medicine estimated in 2006 that there were 1.5 million "adverse drug events" a year, but guesses that the true number might be higher. Many of those are in hospitals, but many others are in homes. A study in the Lancet estimated that 7,000 people die each year from medication mistakes. Cooper gives patients in its system wallet-sized cards listing their medication, but Hyman said getting updates and information from out-of-network doctors remains a challenge. Jeanmarie Perrone, an emergency physician at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, said a "great proportion" of the people arriving at the emergency room can't remember off the top of their head what medications they take, assuming that they are conscious upon arrival. "They are trying to be helpful," she said, "but saying, 'It's a red pill,' doesn't help us at all." Tremendous progress has been made in recording patient information in electronic records, but sharing and updating of information is still lacking, especially when patients get prescriptions from multiple doctors who are not in the same health-care system. There are websites, computer programs, and apps for smartphones that can help patients keep track. But those appliances, along with taping it to the refrigerator in the kitchen, have limits. For emergency purposes, lists should include the drug name, dosage and how frequently the patient takes the drug. If there is room on the list, the reason for taking the drug, and the prescribing doctor's name and phone number can help. Knowing all of that can help patients have more intelligent conversations with doctors. Is the brand-name drug the best one or can a cheaper generic suffice? Each list should also include over-the-counter medicines, vitamins or supplements that a person has taken recently or uses on a regular basis. The Institute for Safe Medication Practices, led by philly.com health blogger Michael Cohen, has a link on its website to eight pages of medications that are easily confused with another drug of a similar name. "The reason you are seeking care might be related to an adverse effect of a medication you're taking," Cohen said by email. "Also, current medications may impact treatment decisions. Another reason is to avoid duplicate dosing and drug interactions. For example, the doctor might want to prescribe a drug that is in the same class as one you are already taking or may interact with a current medication." Perrone said patients frequently forget to mention one of the most commonly prescribed medications for seniors — blood thinners — and that could change emergency room treatment because of fears of internal bleeding. The Camden (N.J.) Coalition of Healthcare Providers, which is famous in health-care circles for innovative approaches to improving care and reducing costs for some of the most expensive patients, has nurses visit homes. "Sometimes we see a real mess, with piles of duplicate and outdated medicine," nurse Jason Turi says. "We try to help them with pillboxes and lists and understand why they are taking them, inspect the medicine and communicate the list to providers." "The pie-in-the-sky dream," Cooper's Hyman said, "is if you're here visiting from California and part of a health plan there, I can access your list of medications and see the report from the doctor you saw last week."
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Rare treat: fresh chickpeas
Two summers ago, when we started this one-block diet, I dreamed of growing something I'd had from a street vendor in Turkey: fresh chickpeas. He sold them off the back of a little wagon, a huge bundle festooned with pods. I sat and popped them open, one by one, gobbling the sweet, almost peanut-like morsels inside.


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Yes, dungarees. That's our weekly wishlist today. We love these versatile overalls, as the Americans like to call them. Take step back to the 1940s (when women wore them in the factories), or the 1970s, when they really came into their own, and embrace a different denim item in your wardrobe. Short or long, dark or light, there's a denim dungaree style for everyone – and yes, maternity dungarees are on the list!
Comfortable and easy to wear, MAMA's mum-to-be dungarees in soft black denim at H&M (£29.99) are a stylish look for you and your bump. New Look's black dungarees with ripped knees (£26.99) will look perfect with a simple white Tee. GAP's knee-length short dungarees (£22.99, were £39.95) look great with short wellies for perfect festival style.
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New Look's deep denim blue dungarees (£26.99) are a simple style statement to add to your wardrobe this winter. Or maybe GAP's 1969 cross-over back denim overalls (£54.95) are a better fit?
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As many as 7,000 preventable strokes occur each year among patients treated for heart failure (HF) and atrial fibrillation (AF). One problem is inadequate prescribing of the blood thinner warfarin to prevent strokes among patients discharged from the hospital after treatment for HF with AF, according to a new study. Patients hospitalized for HF alone have a 1-year mortality exceeding 30 percent and readmission rates exceeding 50 percent; these percentages are even worse for patients with both HF and AF.
The researchers found that among the patients hospitalized for HF, 20.5 percent had AF upon admission and another 13.7 percent had a prior history of AF. Overall, 64.9 percent of the HF patients studied who did not have problems that prevented the use of warfarin were discharged on warfarin therapy, and this proportion did not increase over the 3.5 years of the study. The percentage of eligible patients receiving warfarin treatment at discharge varied widely among the hospitals, from 0 percent to 96 percent. Furthermore, patients in the South and West regions of the United States were more than 30 percent less likely to be placed on warfarin than patients in the Northeast.
The study analyzed data collected through the American Heart Association's Get With the Guidelines (GWTG) Program on patients hospitalized for HF from January 1, 2005, through March 25, 2008. In total, the researchers analyzed treatment data on 75,534 patients with HF admitted to 255 hospitals participating in the GWTG-HF registry. The study was funded in part by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (HS16964).
More details are in "Quality of care for atrial fibrillation among patients hospitalized for heart failure," by Jonathan P. Piccini, M.D., Adrian F. Hernandez, M.D., M.H.S., Xin Zhao, Ph.D., and others in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology 54(14), pp. 1280-1289, 2009.
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The Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics (CEEM) at the University of Arizona invites applications for the Department Head position. With the rapidly changing technologies and increasing interest in multi-disciplinary perspectives in shaping future cities, civil engineers are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities in the decades to come. The future CEEM Department Head must be an innovative and visionary academic leader who can take the helm and spearhead the continuing transformation of the CEEM department for the challenges of the 21st century. The Department Head is responsible for managing a dynamic department which includes a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, as well as a number of modern teaching and research laboratories and other facilities. Candidates are expected to have extensive research and teaching experience at a level sufficient to qualify for appointment as a tenured Full Professor. A candidate with accomplishments in administrative leadership and team-building is preferred.
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"Only a company in a monopoly position or with a strong lock-in can afford to annoy their customers and MS did that extensively."
Well that's a really good point about MS, at least their GUI problems suggest they've not focussed as hard on customer experience as Apple, and maybe that's because they've not been as pressured to compete. That said, if we consider whether Apple competes - maybe it doesn't, because it's in the luxury goods sector: people queue up to burn their dollars at the fruity altar. So it may be difficult to compare it properly with MS.
You've changed the point I made by omitting "long-run" and "in an either-or scenario". You're right about commercial relationships sides finding a common interest, but that doesn't address the point I made. Your previous post appeared to feature the premise that it was possible for companies to ultimately, i.e. in the long run, put the customer's interests above their own. That's fallacious.
There may be convergences of interests, as you say, but outside of the luxury goods sector, these are fought over fiercely in the marketplace and aren't defined until the customer / seller agree a price between them. The minute it is clear to a company that its activities must ultimately cost them more than they will get back, i.e. no longer be profitable, they're no longer a commercial entity. For this reason, the whole of their existence they must fight the customer to establish price points as favourable to themselves as possible. Likewise the customer.


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Managers who realize the power of delegation are likely more to be effective in their jobs. Some managers avoid delegation either because they believe it is easier to do the job themselves or that the job won't get done correctly. What they fail to realize is that delegation provides the opportunity to get more work done while at the same time empowering, motivating and developing employees. The key to successful delegation is knowing which tasks are suitable for delegating, which employees are receptive and procedures for effectively delegating. Tasks that are routine, developmental and require minor decisions are worth delegating.
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Routine tasks are ideal for delegation because they are performed regularly with little variation. For example, monthly status reports usually require the same type of information in an established format. A manager can give an employee the format, explain information requirements and provide a list of information sources. Given the right direction, employees with good writing skills can compile the report correctly. The manager can provide a previous report as an example and quality control guide. The first time out, employees should be give adequate time to complete a first draft and make revisions.
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Over the course of a work day, managers make many decisions. Some decisions can be easily delegated to employees with adequate boundaries established. For example, a purchasing manager can delegate regularly occurring minor purchasing decisions to a subordinate in her absence as long as guidelines are established on the type and cost of the expenditure. In a manufacturing environment, a quality assurance manager can delegate a level of authority to an experienced technician regarding minor decisions on quality acceptance or rejection.
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Many employees will welcome the opportunity to grow and develop their skills and knowledge to further their careers. Tasks that provide them the opportunity to learn a new skill can and should be delegated. For example, an employee who wants to progress to a management position may be receptive to working on a task that may stretch them a bit but is within their ability to comprehend. An experienced employee could attend a staff meeting for their manager or deliver a project presentation to the management team on her manager's behalf.
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There are certain tasks that are not conducive to delegation. This includes any matters related to discipline, emergency tasks where there is no time to discuss and explain what's needed and tasks where the employee is lacking in skill sets or qualifications. Also, managers should not delegate tasks that are specifically assigned to them by their boss. Delegating these types of tasks will only backfire for both the manager and the employee.


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Dutch rider takes out Olympia World Cup leg
Marc Houtzager brought his year to the perfect close when winning the Olympia leg of the Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping series yesterday.
Riding Sterrehof's Tamino, the Dutchman went fourth in the eight-horse jump-off and clinched it with the smoothest of rides.
Runner-up spot went to Malin Baryard-Johnsson with H&M Tornesch, and the Swedish star has now moved to within sight of a qualifying spot for the series final on her home turf in Gothenburg, Sweden next April. Peter Charles slotted into third, and it was a particularly creditable performance from the man who helped clinch team gold for Great Britain at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Partnering a new ride, the 10 year old French-bred mare Murka's Odie de Frevent, Charles is only just back in action after undergoing surgery in September.
Houtzager said "it looks like London is the place to be for me! I won team silver at the Olympic Games and now I've had my first World Cup win here. It's a great win for me, and it is especially great because it is the last show of the year!"
Course designer Louis Konickx set the riders a tough task. It was his debut at this hugely popular event. Course-building at Olympia demands great ingenuity because the arena is so very tight. "You are afraid you might only get one clear, but also afraid it might be fifteen, so to get eight clear in the first round was perfect!" he said afterwards.
The early starters showed just how difficult it could be, with two of the first three – Britain's Robert Whitaker (USA Today) and Ireland's Cian O'Connor (Ulano) – opting to retire, although second-line Briton, Guy Williams, steered Titus home to show how it should be done.
The course included the now-iconic London Bus wall which adorned the Olympic equestrian arena at Greenwich Park, and this stood at fence five on the 12-obstacle track. But for the majority of the 35 starters it was the double at fence seven and the very last fence on the course, the triple combination, that proved most troublesome.
The latter required a cautious approach, as the one-stride distance between the first two verticals was tight while there was a long stretch to the final oxer. Spain's Manuel Anon and Rackel Chavannaise, Italy's Luca Moneta and Neptune Brecourt, Germany's Max Kuhner and Clintop, Britain's John Whitaker and Maximillian, Frenchman Roger Yves Bost and Castle Forbes Myrtille Paulois and London 2012 individual Olympic gold medallist Steve Guerdat from Switzerland riding Nasa were amongst those who missed out on a place in the second round with a mistake at this one.
Williams was first to take on the clock with Titus, a talented 12 year old gelding who was sold last year to Australia's Edwina Alexander, but who has found his way back to the British rider's yard. And the horse and rider have quickly bonded once again, although with two mistakes in the timed round they left the door wide open for the rest as the jump-off got under way.
Next in was Charles with the mare that was previously ridden by Frenchman Nicolas Delmotte. Light-bodied, athletic and brave, she looks a real prospect and set the target with a clear round in 37.54 seconds that always looked like challenging for a top placing.
The jump-off track asked for both speed and control, with the right-handed turn-back after the remaining two elements of the triple combination proving pivotal as riders attempted to rebalance for the following vertical before pushing on to the London Bus Wall and then turning right-handed once again for the long run to the last.
Baryard-Johnsson's 12 year old stallion has a ground-eating stride and easily raised the game after taking out a stride between the first two fences to stop the clock in 36.63 seconds, but Houtzager's Tamino made it look even easier. Setting off with both speed and rhythm, the Dutch-bred gelding was completely concentrated as he took everything in his stride to break the beam in 34.67 seconds and soar into the lead.
But it was far from over as his Dutch compatriot Gerco Schroder was next off with his Olympic individual silver medal winning ride, the handsome 10 year old London. But a risky turn to the vertical three from home didn't pay off this time out, and then the crowd went wild as Nick Skelton entered the ring with Big Star.
Skelton's contribution to Britain's golden summer has endeared him even more to the hearts of his already-adoring public, and they were willing him home all the way. But Big Star is still only nine years old, and, all week, he found the atmosphere of the Olympia arena electrifying so his veteran rider had to work hard to keep his mind on his job. An unlucky tap at the wall collected four faults, although their time of 35.57 would prove good enough for fourth place when the final two riders, Portugal's Luciana Diniz with Lennox and French rider Penelope Leprevost with Nayana, also faulted.
His win was an ideal early birthday present for Houtzager who will turn 42 on January 9. And he is now wondering whether to alter his plans for 2013 in order to include the Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping Final. "I competed in Lyon (FRA) and had one down and finished 12th and I thought I wouldn't go to the final, but maybe I have to change the plan after today," he said.
Describing his jump-off round, he said "I wasn't sure we could win when we came out of ring but my horse is really fast. I actually wanted to take one more stride to the wall, but in the end I'm very happy. Tamino has had a great season, team silver, three Grand Prix wins, it couldn't be better really and I do enjoy competing here in London. It's such an amazing atmosphere, just like it was at the Olympic Games," he said.
One rider who is determined to get to the Gothenburg final is Baryard-Johnsson, who had plenty to be pleased about with her second placing.
"The big goal for me is to ride in the final. Being Swedish it is very important to compete at home, and I feel my horse is in great shape, better than ever," she said. "I came to Olympia for the first time in 1995 when I was living with John Whitaker – well we lived in the same house – excuse my English!" she added with a laugh. "I love coming back here," she said.
Peter Charles is excited about the future for Murka's Odie de Frevent. "I've only done a couple of shows since I got back (riding after surgery), and we weren't planning to do a World Cup with her, just the Grand Prix, but she jumped really well today," he said.
He is still getting to know the mare, "when you're at that stage with a horse like that, and the mouth is quite difficult and you are trying out new bits, then you don't know fully how fast to go with her. I tried going fast once and she ran away with me!" he said.
"She came in a trade for a lame horse about a year ago. I ride her in a polo pony bit".
"It was a big thing for her to do today. I know she has ability; she does it her own way."
But he has no plans to take her to the final this season. "If I keep her then I'd probably aim her at the World Equestrian Games in 2014," he said.
The Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping Western European League series now moves on to Mechelen in Belgium where the eighth leg will take place on Sunday 30 December.
Result: 11, Sterrehof's Tamino (Marc Houtzager) NED 0/0 34.67; 2, H&M Tornesch (Malin Baryard-Johnsson) SWE 0/0 36.63; 3, Murka's Odie de Frevent (Peter Charles) GBR 0/0 37.54; 4, Big Star (Nick Skelton) GBR 0/4 35.57; 5, Nayana (Penelope Leprevost) FRA 0/4 36.16; 6, London (Gerco Schroder) NED 0/8 35.48; 7, Lennox (Luciana Diniz) POR 0/8 35.57; 8, Titus (Guy Williams) GBR 0/8 38.28; 9, Plot Blue (Marcus Ehning) GER 4/58.18; 10, Castle Forbes Myrtille Paulois (Roger Yves Bost) FRA 4/59.32; 11, 11th and Bleeker (Gerfried Puck) AUT 4/59.60; 12, Reveur de Hurtebise (Kevin Staut) FRA 4/59.75; 13, Tripple X (Ben Maher) GBR 4/60.74; 14, Uptown Boy (Janika Sprunger) SUI 4/61.01; 15, Nasa (Steve Guerdat) SUI 4/61.05; 16, Clintop (Max Kuhner) GER 4/61.21; 17, Rackel Chavannaise (Manuel Anon) ESP 4/61.38; 18, Cedric (Laura Kraut) USA 4/62.2l; 19, Hello Sanctos (Scott Brash) GBR 4/62.46; 20, Maximillian (John Whitaker) GBR 5/64.91; 21, Ornella Mail HDC (Patrice Delaveau) FRA 8/57.19; 22, Oz de Breve (Laura Renwick) GBR 8/58.56; 23, H&M Cash In (Peder Fredricson) SWE 8/59.06; 24, Neptune Brecourt (Luca Moneta) ITA 8/60.34; 25, Hello Sailor (Tina Fletcher) GBR 8/60.64; 26, Verdi III (Pius Schwizer) SUI 8/60.67; 27, Billy Congo (William Funnell) GBR 8/61.31; 28, L'Espoir (Geir Gulliksen) NOR 8/61.61; 29, Papillon Z (Rik Hemeryck) BEL 8/62.26; 30, Der Senaat (Abdel Said) EGY 9/66.09; 31, Erenice Horta (Edwina Tops-Alexander) AUS 12/60.84; 32, Antello Z (Michael Whitaker) GBR 12/63.63; 33, Fresh Direct Kalico Bay (Tim Stockdale) GBR Ret; 33, Ulano (Cian O'Connor) IRL Ret; 33, USA Today (Robert Whitaker) GBR Ret.
World Cup Standings after Round 7:
1. Sergio Alvarez Moya ESP – 75
2. Kevin Staut FRA – 63
3. Roger Yves Bost FRA – 39
4. Pius Schwizer SUI – 38
5. Marcus Ehning GER – 36
6. Jeroen Dubbeldam NED – 35
7. Luciana Diniz POR – 33
8. Penelope Leprevost FRA – 33
9. Malin Baryard-Johnsson SWE – 32
10. Christian Ahlmann GER – 30
11. Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum GER – 29
12. Scott Brash GBR – 26
13. Marc Houtzager NED – 25
14. Edwina Tops-Alexander AUS – 24
15. Denis Lynch IRL – 24
16. Maikel van der Vleuten NED – 23
17. William Funnell GBR – 23
18. Marco Kutscher GER – 23
19. Hans-Dieter Dreher GER – 22
20. Jens Fredricson SWE – 22


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From Animal Showboat to Animal Lifeboat
The Detroit Zoological Society has produced a film by Academy Award winner Sue Marx. "From Animal Showboat to Animal Lifeboat" illustrates the many ways animals in entertainment are exploited and suggests a different course for the future. This film won an Emmy and was co-written and co-produced by DZS Executive Director Ron Kagan. This film is available to view in its entirety on the Zoo's website.


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Obama opposes Minnesota's proposed marriage amendment
President Obama's re-election campaign issued a statement today saying he opposes the proposed state constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriage.
Minnesota voters will vote on the proposal in November.
The statement, from Obama for America's Minnesota Communications Director Kristin Sosanie:
"While the President does not weigh in on every single ballot measure in every state, the record is clear that the President has long opposed divisive and discriminatory efforts to deny rights and benefits to same sex couples. That's what the Minnesota ballot initiative would do — it would single out and discriminate against committed gay and lesbian couples — and that's why the President does not support it."
The president has not commented on the other proposed constitutional amendment on the state ballot: Voter ID.
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India Shuttler PV Sindhu has kept the hopes of India alive as she has defeated World No.2 Wang Yihan of China. PV Sindhu stole the show with her stunning performnace in straight games to enter the semi-finals of the women's singles category at the Rio Olympics.Her father, PV Ramana said that he is happy and at the same time, he is tensed too. Check out the video.


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Politicians viewing air transport as a soft target are the greatest threat to the air transport industry, according to Abdul Wahab Teffaha, secretary general of the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO). Speaking ahead of this week's Dubai Air Show, Teffaha complained that seemingly arbitrary new taxes and fees are placing airlines under terrible pressure at a time when it is already hard to sustain a viable cost structure.
"There needs to be something done about taxes and charges," Teffaha told AIN. "They are controlled by governments and they are unreasonable." In his view, new or increased taxes on air transport pose even more of a challenge to carriers than factors such as rising fuel costs because, he claimed, they tend to come out of nowhere with politicians failing to provide any real justification or logic to support them.
AACO, which formed back in 1965, now has 25 airline members from around the Middle East region and collectively they operate around 767 aircraft. Teffaha is traveling from the organization's Beirut, Lebanon headquarters to attend the Dubai show.
Teffaha's views on Europe's pending inclusion of aviation in its emissions trading scheme (EU ETS) have become well known in recent weeks. "I first said it to The New York Times–that we think EU ETS in its present form is definitely extraterritorial and impinges on sovereignty… regardless of the [European Court of Justice] Advocate General's opinion–the bilaterals between EU states and other countries recognize the sovereignty of other states…and sovereignty is sovereignty, and is not changed unless people agree. And we didn't agree." [On October 6, the European Court of Justice's Advocate General gave a preliminary legal opinion that stated that it is legal for the EU to impose ETS on non-European carriers.–Ed.]
"The EU is now facing the whole world–they don't have the right… they need consensus through ICAO," continued Teffaha. While saying that, "We [AACO members] are complying with ETS at the moment," he added that the solution is "to do it in a structured way and not a patchwork [of schemes].
"Europe needs to understand that the power center of the world is spreading and is not concentrated in Europe and the U.S. anymore, so Europe needs to be much more humble," he warned.
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The Middle East is unusual in having relatively few airports (AACO members serve around 300), as well as large distances and low population densities. This partly explains why regional airlines have not emerged as strongly as they have done in Europe and North America.
So it is the established Middle Eastern operators that dominate and run regional routes, with a further barrier being the fact that deregulation has not yet take hold of the region as it previously did in the U.S. and Europe. Low-cost carriers don't really exist either, and few purport to be LCCs as they are in fact hybrid carriers with complex product offerings and commercial strategies (for example, working with travel agency networks). Examples include Air Arabia, flydubai and Jazeera Airways. Yet compared with Europe and the U.S., this represents very little activity over and above the majors. "The low-cost model in the Arab world is more Jet Blue [the U.S. operator] than Ryanair [in Europe]," said Teffaha.
The lack of deregulation in the Middle East is a market flaw that is firmly on AACO's radar. Teffaha calls it the "overriding principle" and added that "AACO is definitely pushing for deregulation and a change of the regime of strict bilaterals."
AACO's members are working together to mutual benefit, cooperating in areas such as schedule coordination and joint fuel purchasing. The original idea was one that could have seen the formation of a grouping of six core members but after the nature of this was watered down, it was decided that any AACO member could participate.
"We have changed the modus operandi to include all AACO members in the grouping, and our role is to highlight the opportunities," explained Teffaha. "We never wanted to establish an alliance–just to try to maximize the business opportunities for Arab airlines."
Teffaha also said there are "absolutely" opportunities for other airlines such as those in Europe to cooperate with Arab carriers. He added that a third-party analysis company is being contracted to identify all the opportunities and the selection process is almost complete, with two companies shortlisted. "We will sign a contract before our AGM," he told AIN. AACO's 44th AGM will take place Abu Dhabi, from November 28 to 30.
The Eurozone Effect
Despite his resentment of perceived European political arrogance in the regulatory sphere, Teffaha does not deny the inevitable fallout on the Middle East from its neighbor's mounting financial crisis. "The European situation definitely affects AACO carriers as Europe represents the second biggest area for traffic for the Arab world, at around one third," said Teffaha. "So any economic woes affect the Arab carriers across the board.
"It's a very serious crisis," he continued. The latest data we have on capacity of Arab airlines into Europe shows a decline…so 2012 is going to be a very difficult year in Europe and because of the transition in the Arab world [following recent events]. However, we have ridden out storms before."
But with the Middle East's air transport sector in transition, Teffaha concluded by saying, "I hope that we will not be surprised by additional crises."


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Birthday Recap 2017!
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her Catwoman is even better than her Wonder Woman!
And ANY girl that you can say that about is special.
Nah. I think her WW is way better than Catwoman...which is really, really good.
I don't think the wife would want me taking a pic with Wonder woman


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Oasis rooms, made with love and care, offer you all you need to have some relaxing and unforgettable holidays. Each room has the following facilities: private bathroom, air conditioning, TV, fridge, kitchen and terrace. We also offer you free Wi-Fi internet access, luggage storage and free parking space.
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When you arrive at the port of Syros, in a very small distance from the harbour exit, is located the central bus station. Take the bus that goes to Galissas, the route is aproximately 20 minutes. At Galissas you will get off the bus, at the main bus stop near the beach. The bus ticket costs about 1.6 euro.You will take the road aside from a cafe called Mparok, there are signs also for your convenience. You need to walk 300m from there.
Alternatively you can take a cab from the port to Oasis Rooms in Galissas. The taxi rank is located about 200m from the main port st the sea front. Usually during the arrival time of the boats you will find a taxi at the exit of the port. The cost of the route to Gallisas is usually from 10 to 15euros.


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Opening The Door : East Asians in British Theatre
What do casting directors actually look for?
Amanda Rogers - 12 February 2013
This session was called owing to a feeling that casting directors, particularly at major institutions, are unaware of the depth and breadth of East Asian talent available in this country. In particular there seems to be a mismatch between casting directors feeling that they are open and actively looking for diverse actors (on multiple fronts) and East Asian actors feeling that they are never seen for roles, particularly those that are non-stereotypical, or non-ethnic specific.
Initially we discussed the difference between film/tv and theatre. Particularly whether to come in and start the audition in character (seen more as the preserve of film/tv) or whether to go in and chat with the casting director first. Recent experiences with Chimerica highlighted the difficulties surrounding whether or not to use an accent in auditions. In part it was felt that actors should always research the casting directors they will meet first, or discuss any queries (such as accents) with the casting director/director. Casting directors highlighted that in theatre there are fewer overt expectations around Asianity and stereotypes when entering a room. So ask 'can I check with you before I read that I am seeing this right?' There is consideration placed on how people work together, with the audition being a kind of 'mini rehearsal' where it is possible to see technique as well as personality. Emphasis was placed on 'being yourself.'
Casting directors highlighted that they do not use a pecking order of agents, they are open to everybody. On the other hand, they are inundated, and there are various ways of filtering people. So if, for example, a reputable agent says 'look at this person, they're interesting' they will work partly on that basis. The importance placed on training depends on the project and the space – some theatre spaces are technically challenging.
Breakdowns are languages for agents and are not necessarily what casting directors expect. Actors need to push agents to send them for 'all ethnicities' and non-ethnic specific parts. Casting directors were open to seeing East Asian actors as actors, not just for Asian roles. When they watch showreels they are less likely to evaluate performances by simply seeing actors 'being Chinese' – they will look beyond that, they will look beyond bad productions to see a performance, and are unlikely to judge ability simply on the fact that an actor's last show was in fringe theatre, or abroad, whereas the one before was in the West End. More of a concern is if there is an absence of theatre work on a CV as it is harder to judge if someone is good at theatre. "We don't make the judgements you think we might" and there are discussions about every role, including ethnic background.
Discussion also centred on the lack of East Asians cast in non-race specific roles. The phrase came up from that the 'Lack of East Asians cast in non-race specific roles is not a conscious decision, it's a subconscious indecision.' Casting directors challenged this, and stated that they are looking for a range of qualities, that they think about those qualities all the time for every single role. This included a consciousness about using ethnic minority actors, and that the event today was based in a recognition that there needed to be an improvement about this regarding East Asian actors. Casting directors are aware of race and try to redress imbalances. There was a recognition that in U.S. theatre was uncommon to NOT see ethnic minorities in leading parts on stage and that they were in some senses ahead of the U.K in terms of minority representation. Emphasis was placed on needing opportunities, of being given a chance. Casting directors were challenged over the perceived "rule of one" ethnic actor per production.
A big emphasis on the importance of having East Asian initiatives and East Asians need to create more work independently that casting directors can see.
It was suggested also that there is another level of authority above casting directors, including directors and producers, who are more interested in cash returns, margins and stereotypes. Very few shows are star driven enough to make money a driving concern. The idea that these were publicly driven stereotypes was also questioned with the idea that audiences were probably more interested in diversity than was often assumed.
Casting directors look in different places for each show they cast, depending also on who the director wants to work with. There is no fixed formula. They use networks, spotlight and will host an open day with equity for East Asian auditions (see below).
Action points for casting directors:
• There has been a pledge to hold a day of open auditions for East Asians with casting directors from mainstream theatres including the RNT and RSC.
• For breakdowns, add an extra few words to help actors push agents, along the lines of "all ethnicities welcome but especially looking for … including East Asians."
Action points for actors:
• When you put your showreel on spotlight, lose the montage and the hip music at the beginning; just cut straight to the reading. It's you in action that casting directors want to see.
• Use the "oriental" tab on spotlight, many East Asian actors (obviously for reasons of terminology) don't, but casting directors look for it.
• If you write to a casting director, use their name. Express energy and connection in that letter, don't make it generic. Talk about what they are casting and why you want to be in it.
• If you are in something, invite casting directors to come along and see your work. They are hugely busy, but open to it, whether fringe or West End. Importantly, however, you have to feel that it is really good, that you really believe in the project and it is strong artistically. You also have to give them lots of notice (e.g. at least 6-8 weeks).
• Create work!
Resources we might need:
• More time
• More general Equity/spotlight meetings for auditions
• More open days, there are less than 350 East Asian actors on spotlight and could all be seen
• Workshops
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Paul Hyu
22 February 2013
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William Penn Falls to Lynx 2-1 in Overtime
Belleville, Ill.–The Statesmen women's soccer team fell short in extra play for the second time in three games this year as it dropped a 2-1 decision to non-conference opponent Lindenwood-Belleville Sunday.
WPU (1-2), which was outshot 14-10, played even through the first 64 minutes. The Lynx (1-1) finally broke the tie at the 64:20 mark, but Alyce Correia (So., Perth, Australia, Elementary Education) had a quick answer when she scored off a free kick in the 71st minute. It was her first goal of 2014.
The contest remained 1-1 for the last 20 minutes of regulation to force overtime. Unfortunately, 8:03 into the extra session, Lindenwood-Belleville ended the showdown with the golden goal.
Francis Lee (Fr., Fort Dodge, Iowa, Undecided) headed the visitors with four shots, while Correia had three and Camila Parra (Fr., Brisbane, Australia, Biology) finished with two. Kelly Button (Sr., Tucson, Ariz., Business Management) tallied seven saves in the setback.
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But then again, we're not too far off from it either. According to the folks at Gallup, South Dakota came in at Number 4. Here's the skinny:
A majority of Wyoming, Mississippi, and Utah residents identified as conservative rather than moderate or liberal during the first half of 2010, making these the most politically conservative states in the U.S. The District of Columbia had the greatest percentage of liberals, along with four New England states: Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, and Massachusetts.
The chart following the above excerpt shows that 50% of South Dakotans self-identify as conservative. I grant that some of these may no doubt have a different meaning in mind, but still, I'll take it. Now, if those 50% would consider that Ms. Herseth Sandlin should not be receiving their conservative vote this November, well, that's something we can take to the polling booth.


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SHEPHERDSVILLE - On two occasions in the same week, Bullitt County Public School officials were called upon to follow emergency weather procedures.
SHEPHERDSVILLE - A request to abolish the position of assistant county treasurer has been denied once.
MOUNT WASHINGTON – While a rash of violent tornadoes left towns decimated and several dead throughout central Kentucky and southern Indiana on Friday, no widespread damage or serious injuries were reported in Bullitt County.
In a phrase, Bullitt County dodged a bullet.
The storm system that ripped through the region produced only high wind, heavy rain and hail in Bullitt County.
FRANKFORT – As it normally does during the first full week of March in even-numbered years, the Kentucky House of Representatives will vote on its proposed budget this week to run state government.
FRANKFORT – Whether you are a legislator or a voter, it is always helpful to be like Paul Harvey and have the rest of the story.
Another interesting week in Frankfort that has left voters wondering what is going on and what is going to happen.
In the wake of severe storms that came through the Midwest and South, the BBB offers the following tips to help Americans decide where to direct donations to assist storm victims and their families:
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LOUISVILLE - Putting on one impressive defensive performance, the Bullitt East Chargers won and advanced on Sunday in the semi-finals of the Sixth Region Tournament at Bellarmine University's Knights Hall.
Battling a Butler squad that the Chargers had split a pair of games with back in December, Bullitt East gave up 22 points in the first quarter and then held the Bears to just 17 points over the final three frames to secure a 49-39 victory.
Madison Brady was a fourth grade student at St Joseph Elementary in Bardstown. We first met when I was in Betty Carol Riley's classroom last fall talking about America's system of government – Representative Democracy. Madison listened closely, especially when I said that any of them could come up and be a Page in the Capitol during a legislative session.
LOUISVILLE - Saving its best for last, the Bullitt East Lady Chargers put forth a sterling performance on Wednesday in the semi-finals of the Girls' Sixth Region Tournament at Bellarmine University's Knights Hall.
HEBRON ESTATES - North Bullitt's boys' soccer program has been putting a much better product on the field over the past few years.
That success has once again paid dividends after senior Chris Badgett signed recently to continue playing the sport at St. Catharine University in Springfield, Kentucky.
The soccer success is a domino effect. Badgett got an assist with his college decision from former Eagle player Matt Bloom who is now competing in both soccer and golf at St. Catharine.
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