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Justin O'Brien lectures
In conjunction with the exhibition Justin O'Brien: The sacred music of colour
Justin O'Brien The Virgin Enthroned 1950-51 (detail), National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Felton Bequest 1951 © Estate of Justin O'Brien
Wednesdays 2 & 9 February 2011, 7.15pm
Duration 1 hour
Location: Centenary Auditorium
Related exhibition: Justin O'Brien
Rev Rod Pattenden
Chair of the Blake Society and writer/curator, specialising in religious art
O'Brien and the Blake Prize: when is art religious?
Wednesday 2 February 2011 7:15pm – 8:15pm
Dr Louise Marshall
Department of Art History, University of Sydney
O'Brien's inspirations: Duccio and the art of Renaissance altarpieces
Justin O'Brien Nativity c1949–50 (detail). Private collection, NSW. © Estate of Justin O'Brien
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If you could only have one handgun what would it be?
IF the world's as it should be, all unicorns and rainbows, I'm set for life and my biggest handgun addressable problem is too many stray cats, err, squirrels, a Ruger .22 auto, long barrel, target sights.
IF "We're in Teh End Times!", and I have to survive a 7 year Great Tribbleation wandering through a blasted and mutating apocalyptic landscape with only what I managed to grab in my panicked flight, a Glock 19. It should last as long as I need it. I can scavenge ammo from my fallen enemies, as, surely, the Man 'o Sin's minions will favor the Euroweenie 9mm over the One True Cartridge delivered by the hand of St. JMB.
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How do you know if you are getting the actual number of units (Botox) that you are paying for, when should you notice results and can you tell if the Botox has been diluted? Also, recently at a local MedSpa in Fresno California, I paid $440 for Botox..the nurse left the room for more than a few minutes to get the product and then when asked about "dilution" of the product, advised that there is a "range" of the amount of saline (hopefully preservative free)she uses to dilute the dry form. Is this true, if so, what is the range. Of all the research I've done on the prescribing information, no where does is say to use "anywhere from" 1.0 mlto 2.5 ml. It says to use 1.25ml for a 50 unit vial and 2.5 for a 100 unit vial. Should this nurse be using less than either of these?
Botox Dilution: How to Be Sure You Get the Units of Botox Paid for
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Botox dilution for best results
As you know Botox dosing is measured in biological units, not weight or volume. An honest provider will give the number of units you are paying for regardless of dilution.
Here are a couple of things to keep in mind: Although the on-label dilution uses preservative-free saline, most experienced injectors use preserved because it hurts less and doesn't seem to affect the potency.
Some experts also use different dilutions for different areas to try and control the spread more precisely, though it is debatable whether this is useful.
The recommended dilution on the label is based on the preclinical studies and so the FDA mandates that the label say that; however, adjustments based on clinical experience are the norm.
2.5 cc per 100 unit bottle of Botox is the usual dilution. Avoid bargain prices when it comes to Botox.
Botox can be diluted from 2-3 cc per 100 unit bottle and that is acceptable. Only your doc will know the exact amount of units you get. It takes about 1 week to get the full affect of botox and should last about 3-4 months on the average. Sometimes it works better than usual and sometimes it may not seem to work as well as usual.
It can vary alittle sometimes. Don't go to the cheaply advertised Botox places because they may not be giving you what you need or paid for. You are also paying for the skill and expertise of the doc.
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See a reputable board certified physician to get best Botox results
My simple recommendation is to get your Botox done by a Core Cosmetic Medicine Doctor like a board-certified Dermalogist, Plastic Surgeon, Oculoplastic Surgeon, or Facial Plastic Surgeon (ENT) only and avoid the spas, hair salons and mall quick fix places that dilute Botox and may not even be using a legal form of Botox as there is so littel quality control.
I do all the Botox and Filler injections in my office myself and all the dilutions are done with the patient viewing us...and we show them the real Botox bottle as well
Bottomline, know before you go...and in Medicine and in Life, you get what you pay for!
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Dilution of botox
Botulinum toxin comes in a powder, always, and must be diluted. Physicians legally may perform off-label uses, and many use preserved sterile saline to dilute the Botox. The dilutions range from 1 cc to 2.5 ccs or even more. The number of units given is the absolute variable and this is what is discussed at conferences and medical journal articles when describing Botox injections from site to site and from physician to physician.
Botox dilution
Typically, botox is diluted with 1 to 3 cc's of saline, depending on the injector's preference and the areas being treated. The more concentrated the solution, the more exact the treatment and the less the diffusion or spread. What is important for you is not the dilution, but the number of units being used. The effectiveness and cost of the treatment is determined by the number of units injected. You should have your treatments with someone you trust, preferably a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon who is accountable to their medical licensing college. To whom is a nurse working at a med spa accountable?
Botox dilution can vary
As answered many times on Real Self, the dilution can vary. While the official recommendation from Allergan is to dilute Botox with 2.5 cc of unpreserved saline, nearly all physicians (including myself) stray from this recommendation. Dilutions differ: I personally use a 1 cc dilution in places where I do not want Botox to stray and 2-2.5 cc where I want diffusion.
Thus, the dilution does not matter. What may matter is such factors as where the Botox is obtained, how long it has been in the frig (or even whether it has been in a frig at all), whether it has been drawn up properly, etc.
It is my contention, and from reading my colleagues' answers to this question, that there is superior quality control in a dermatologist or plastic surgeon's office than one obtains in a so-called medi-spa whether run by say a gynecologist or an entrepreneur.
There is a certain amount of trust involved, going beyond the topic of dilution. Are you being charged for the actual number of units that are being placed? In other words, if 18 units are in reality being placed into the glabella, are you being charged 25 units by a less than scrupulous injector. An entrepreneur, or for that matter a gynecologist, dentist or neurologist, has opened up their spa as a business enterprise: to extract as much profit from their customers ( not patients) as possible. Messing around with units, dilutions etc. can lead to greater profits.
The vast majority of dermatologists and plastic surgeons are doing these procedures as a natural outflow from their core ethos: making people look better. The above mentioned business men or physician/businessmen have entered our field to make a buck.
Sure, we all appreciate that dermatologists and plastic surgeons are better at performing Botox injections due to the years of familiarity with the muscle, nerve and vascular structures of the face. There is no argument there. I thought I would advance, another reason that you are better off in the hands of not only physicians, but physicians whose motivation and skills are most likely to give you a good and honest result.
Dilution of Botox
With regards to the dilution of Botox, it can vary, however, only a skilled injector can properly calculate the ratio. I would highly recommend seeking a dermatologist or surgeon that has years of experience and whom is board certified.
Botox dilution - determining the right dilution - seeking the right doctor
Your best insurance for having a proper dilution of Botox is to go to a top plastic surgeon or dermatologist and have your treatment.
Their reputations are your best guarantee of having the procedure done artistically and effectively.
There is no way you can supervise how much saline a doctor is putting into a Botox bottle. If you are even asking this question, you are in the wrong office.
If you go to an unlicensed practitioner or think you can get top notch treatment for $10 a unit in a spa, or get your Botox on a table with stirrups, be prepared for droopy eyelids, facial asymmetries, short acting Botox, frequent "touch ups" and eventually resistance to the effects of Botox.
Botox dilution can vary
I completely agree with the others that in receiving treatments like Botox, you are best off going to a board-certified core cosmetic physician (dermatologist, plastic surgeon). Having said that, the dilution can vary for certain areas in which you are being injected. For example, it would be perfectly reasonable to dilute more for forehead injections where you may want a little more diffusion and less so for the glabella (area between the eyebrows) for a greater effect.
The problem is, you cannot possibly know the dilution this nurse used for your injections unless you were either watching her or did it yourself! Also, the dilutions can vary based on clinical experience and injector preferences and many experienced injectors do not strictly follow the guidelines set forth by Allergan.
The big question is are you happy with the outcome? If not, I would certainly recommend what everyone else is saying that you are better off being treated by a board-certified physician who will at the very least held to a certain standard of ethics.
Botox Dilution
If is impossible to know how much you are really getting, that is why you go to someone you trust. The dilution really does not make a difference, but you just need to know how many units you are getting. That is what matters not how the dilution is done. In general, I inject 20 units per muscle area. Doctors charge per unit of botox injected.
This is why you need to get your plastic surgery procedures and injectables performed by a board certified plastic surgeon.
Learn more: http://www.feplasticsurgery.com/orange-county-botox-newport-beach.php
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Intravenous Anesthesia Versus Anesthesia With Volatile Agents in Elective Craniotomy for Tumors (TIVA)
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|Drug: Propofol + Remifentanil Drug: Sevoflurane + Remifentanil
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|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
|Official Title:
|Effect of Total Intravenous Anesthesia Versus Anesthesia With Volatile Agents on Inflammatory Markers Following Elective Craniotomy for Primary Brain Tumor
- To study inflammatory changes associated with these two different anesthetic techniques [ Time Frame: 24 hours post-operatively ]
- Because of the linkage between cytokines, thrombotic disease, tissue inflammation and brain edema, we plan to monitor a composite outcome derived from occurrence of DVT, PE, new neurologic deficit, postoperative infection and respiratory failure [ Time Frame: 4 weeks after discharge ]
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|September 2007
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|March 2010
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|March 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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Active Comparator: Total Intravenous anesthetic
Intravenous anesthetics (propofol + remifentanil) for maintenance of General Anesthesia
Drug: Propofol + Remifentanil
Administered intravenously during surgery for maintenance of General Anesthesia
Other Name: Intravenous anesthetics
Active Comparator: Volatile Anesthetic
Inhalational anesthetics (sevoflurane+remifentanil) for maintenance of General Anesthesia. Patients receive Sevoflurane as a volatile anesthetic and remifentanil as an IV agent for maintenance of general anesthesia.
Drug: Sevoflurane + Remifentanil
the (Sevoflurane + Remifentanil) arm: Sevoflurane as inhalational agent and Remifentanil as intravenous agent for maintenance of General Anesthesia
Other Name: Inhalational anesthetics
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This is a randomized blinded clinical trial. Patients will be randomized into one of two groups. One group will receive a volatile anesthetic (sevoflurane)while the other group will receive intravenous anesthetics (propofol + remifentanil) for maintenance of General Anesthesia.
The anesthesia team will know the result of randomization at induction. Postoperative data will be gathered by research personnel who will be blinded to the anesthetic method used. Patients will be blinded to the anesthetic they receive until after the 4-week outcomes are collected, when they will have the option to be unblinded.
Peripheral blood samples will be taken a total of 7 times; pre-induction to anesthesia, 15 minutes after surgical positioning, after the tumor is extracted, and at 6,12,18, and 24 hours after emergence from anesthesia.
Patients will be called for follow up every week for 4 weeks following discharge.
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|18 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients undergoing general anesthesia for elective surgical excision of a primary brain tumor
- Age: Older than 18
- New and recurrent cases will be included
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patient refusal
- Emergency craniotomy
- Craniotomy after head injuries or intracranial bleeding
- Patients with active inflammatory processes such as infection or immunologic illnesses known to increase baseline immunologic markers
- Preoperative diagnosis of DVT by lower extremity ultrasound or symptoms
- Preoperative pulmonary infiltrative disease (pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoid, etc.)
- Pregnancy
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00555984
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|Cleveland Clinic Foundation
|Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44195
|Principal Investigator:
|Rafi Avitsian, MD
|The Cleveland Clinic
|Study Director:
|Armin Schubert, MD, MBA
|The Cleveland Clinic
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|The Cleveland Clinic
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|NCT00555984 History of Changes
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|Other Study ID Numbers:
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|Study First Received:
|November 7, 2007
|Last Updated:
|April 19, 2017
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|Study terminated early
Keywords provided by The Cleveland Clinic:
Intracranial tumors
Inflammatory markers
Postoperative complications
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Brain Neoplasms
Central Nervous System Neoplasms
Nervous System Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Brain Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Anesthetics, Intravenous
Anesthetics, Inhalation
Central Nervous System Depressants
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Hypnotics and Sedatives
Anesthetics, General
Analgesics, Opioid
Sensory System Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
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Using cultural probes in ethnographic field studies
Ethnography, cultural probes, field studies
Cultural Probes have recently gained prominence in interactive systems design, where they have been employed to explore the role of pervasive systems in the home of the future. Cultural Probes originated in the traditions of artist–designers (Gaver et al. 1999) and have been deployed to provide 'inspiration' for design activity. Cultural Probes are specifically concerned to explore how future technologies can support the domestic values that motivate and drive the adoption and use of new technology.
We use Cultural Probes as a way of obtaining information from the members of our user groups who are more difficult to research by other means due to the sensitivity of the investigation and the remoteness of the locations and as a way of uncovering or at least shedding light on users social, emotional, and aesthetic values and habits. The probes also provide an engaging and effective way to open up communication channels and foster an ongoing dialogue with users involving them in the design process. The probes have enabled us to overcome some of the distance that inevitably exists between researchers and users and, thereby, to gather a rich set of materials that grounds designs in the lived realities and textures of everyday life.
Sensitivity to the feelings of the participants who agreed to be part of our study required a range of sympathetic data gathering techniques. Some agreed to keep personal diaries of their daily activities. All were also supplied with Polaroid cameras and voice activated Dictaphones in a Cultural Probe pack. In addition to these items, the packs consisted of a disposable camera, photo album, visitors book, scrapbook, post-it notes, pens, pencils and crayons, a set of postcards addressed to the researcher, and a map. These were handed out, much like a birthday or Christmas present, and the use of the probes was explained. The photograph below shows typical contents of a probe.
Biocca L, & Dewsbury G (2004) Housing and Technologies in the EU for Promoting Quality of Life, In Proceedings CDROM of the CIB World Building Congress 2004, Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Canada, May 2 - 7, 2004
Cheverst K, Clarke K, Dewsbury G, Fitton D, Hughes J, Rouncefield M, Sommerville I, (2003) 'Cultural Probes: Eliciting Requirements for Dependable Ubiquitous Computing in the Home' in Stephanidis, C. (ed) Universal Access in HCI: Inclusive Design in the Information Society Volume Four of the Proceedings of HCI International 2003, Lawrence Erlbaum and Associates, London, pp 329-333, ISBN 0-8058-4933-5
Cheverst K, Clarke K, Dewsbury G, Hemmings T, Hughes J and Rouncefield M, (2003) 'Design With Care: Technology, Disability and the Home', in Harper R (Ed) Inside The Smart Home, Chapter 9, pp163-180, Springer-Verlag, London Ltd, ISBN: 1852336889.
Cheverst K, Clarke K, Dewsbury G, Hemmings T, Kember S, Rodden T and Rouncefield M (2003) Designing Assistive Technologies for Medication Regimes in Care Settings, Universal Access in the Information Society (UAIS), Volume 2, Number 3, Springer-Verlag Heidelberg , ISSN: 1615-5289
Cheverst K, Clarke K, Dewsbury G, Rouncefield M, Sommerville I, Blythe M, Baxter G, Wright P (2003) Gathering Requirements for Inclusive Design, 2nd BCS HCI Group Workshop on Culture and HCI: Bridging Cultural and Digital Divides, June 18th 2003, University of Greenwich, England, in Gunter, K., Smith, A and French T. eds (2003) proceedings of 2nd BCS HCI Workshop on Culture and HCI: Bridging Cultural and Digital Divides. pp 65--71. University of Greenwich ISBN 1861661916
Cheverst K, Clarke K., Dewsbury G, Hemmings T, and. Rouncefield M. (2002) "When Geography Matters - Location Awareness and Community Care". In Richard Harper, editor, The Social Shaping of Mobile Futures - Proceedings of the Third Wireless World Conference, pages 69--83. Digital World Research Centre, University of Surrey, July 2002
Cheverst K, Dewsbury G, Fitton D and Rouncefield M (2002) 'Getting the Message': SMS Messaging and Community Care, In Proceedings of the 2nd EQUATOR conference, October 2002
Clarke K, Dewsbury G, Hughes J, Rouncefield M, and Sommerville I (2002) 'Sore legs and naked torsos': Using cultural probes in dependability research' In Proceedings of the 1st DIRC Conference on Dependable Computing Systems, London, November 20th-21st, 2002
Clarke, K. Cheverst K, Dewsbury G, Fitton D, Hemmings T, Hughes J, Rodden T, Rouncefield M, Sommerville I (2003), "Cultural Probes: Eliciting requirements for Dependable Ubiquitous Computing in the Home", in the 10th International Conference on Human - Computer Interaction (HCI International) June 2003 Stephanidis, C. (ed) 'Universal Access in HCI: Inclusive Design in the Information Society' Volume Four of the Proceedings of HCI International 2003. pp 329-333, Lawrence Erlbaum and Associates, London. ISBN 0-8058-4933-5
Crabtree A, Hemmings T, Rodden T, Cheverst K, Clarke K, Dewsbury G, Hughes J and Rouncefield M (2003) Designing with Care: Adapting cultural probes to inform design in sensitive settings. In Proceedings of OzCHI 2003, New Directions in Interaction: Information environments, Media & Technology, 26-28 November at the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. pp 4-13.
Dewsbury G, Clarke K, Hemmings T, Hughes J, Rouncefield M, and Sommerville I, (2004) The Antisocial Model of Disability, Disability and Society, Volume 19, Number 2, March 2004, ISSN 0968-7599
Dewsbury G, Clarke K, Hughes J, Rouncefield M, and Sommerville I (2003) Designing Dependable Digital Domestic Environments, In Proceedings of HOIT 2003, 'The Networked Home and the Home of the Future', April 6-8 2003, in Irvine, California
Dewsbury G, Clarke K, Hughes J, Rouncefield M, and Sommerville I (2003) Growing older digitally: Designing technology for older people, In Proceedings of INCLUDE 2003, 'Inclusive Design for Society and Business', Helen Hamlyn Research Centre, Royal College of Art, 25-28 March 2003, p57-64, ISBN 1 874175 94 2
Dewsbury G, Clarke K, Rouncefield M and Sommerville I (2002) Appropriate home technology: Depending on dependable technology systems, In Proceedings CD ROM of the European Network Housing Research (ENHR) 2002, Housing and Health Workshop, Vienna, Austria, 1 July - 5 July 2002
Dewsbury G, Clarke K, Rouncefield M, and Sommerville I (2002) Home Technology Systems, Housing Care and Support Journal, Pavilion, Vol 5 Number 4, November 2002, 23-26, ISSN: 1460-8790
Dewsbury G, Clarke K, Rouncefield M, and Sommerville I (2004) Depending on Digital Design: Extending Inclusivity, Housing Studies Volume 19, Number 5, September 2004, ISSN 0267-3037
Dewsbury G, Clarke K, Rouncefield M, Sommerville I, Taylor B and Edge M (2004) Designing Acceptable 'Smart' Home Technology to Support People in the Home, Technology and Disability, Volume 15, Number 3, pp191-201 ISSN 1055-4181
Dewsbury G, Rouncefield M, Clarke K, and Sommerville I (2002) Designing appropriate assistive technology for home users: Developing dependable networks. In Proceedings of the CIB Working Group W084 - Building Non-Handicapping Environments "Inclusive Design and Mobility Response in Indoor/Outdoor Public Buildings and Facilities" , Viale Marx, 43 - 00137 Roma, Italy, 21st and 22nd October 2002
Kember S, Cheverst K, Clarke K, Dewsbury G, Hemmings T, Rodden T & Rouncefield M, (2002) ''Keep Taking the Medication': Assistive Technologies for Medication Regimes in Care Settings', in Keates S, Langdon P, Clarkson PJ & Robinson P, (eds) (2002) Universal Access and Assistive Technology, Springer-Verlag, London ltd, pp285-294, ISBN 1-85233-595-5
Kember S, Cheverst K, Clarke K, Dewsbury G, Hemmings T, Rodden T & Rouncefield M (2002) 'Keep Taking The Medication': Assistive Technologies for Medication Regimes in Care Settings, In Proceedings of the 1st Cambridge Workshop on Universal Access and Assistive Technology (CWUAAT) (incorporating 4th Cambridge Workshop on Rehabilitation Robotics), Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom, 25th-27th March, 2002
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Bruce Momjian <pgman(at)candle(dot)pha(dot)pa(dot)us> writes: > Oops. Yep, that is sloppy programming on our part, perhaps my part if I > added those. Anyway, patch attached and applied. I used the proper > struct sizes instead of BUFSIZ. You just broke it. Those buffers are not used to hold struct passwd's, but to hold multiple character strings to which the struct passwd will point; any one of which could be long, but particularly the home directory path. My man page for getpwuid_r says that the minimum recommended buffer size is 1024. > This will be in 8.0. I think we should revert it entirely. A small buffer size risks breaking things unnecessarily, and as I replied earlier, the request to make libpq run in a less-than-8K stack is not reasonable anyway. regards, tom lane
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NEW DEHLI: India has outlined plans to curb government foreign trips as part of an austerity drive and says it is "vigorously" committed to curtailing ballooning spending.
The statement late Friday came as India's currency slumped to a new record low against the dollar with investor risk-aversion amplifying pressure on the rupee, already hit by worries about a slowing domestic economy.
"The government is committed to carry on the process of fiscal consolidation vigorously," junior finance minister Namo Narain Meena told parliament in a written statement.
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said earlier in the week he would introduce "austerity measures" to "convey a signal we are responding to the situation."
Along with the travel restrictions, the government also aims to ban purchases of new cars, except by the military, clamp down on holding conferences at five-star hotels and impose "strict discipline" on hiring consultants.
Other measures are expected to be announced later, government officials said.
The finance minister has ascribed many of India's economic problems to the crisis in the eurozone which has hit exports and prompted foreign investors to pile out of India into the perceived safe haven of US assets.
But the government has also come under attack for its management of the economy with business confidence hit by the sluggish economy, controversial tax rulings, economic reform paralysis and worries over rising welfare subsidies.
India's growth fell to 6.9% in 2011-2012 from 8.4% the previous year with the unruly coalition government unable to agree on steps to further open up the economy to spur expansion.
Even as the government announced the austerity plans, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh invited journalists to travel with government officials to the United States to take delivery of state-run Air India's new long-range Boeing jets.
The government's emailed invitation said "travel, accommodation, etc., will be taken care of by us," drawing mocking newspaper headlines.
"Austerity be damned: Bleeding Air India flies journalists to lavish US trip," said the Daily Bhaskar.
Money-losing Air India, known as the "Maharaja of the Skies" for its turbaned cartoon mascot, is in the grips of a crippling pilots' strike and is an estimated $10 billion in debt.


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I installed W7 from the DVD on Dell Latitude C840. I restarted the machine and "Press any key to boot from DVD . . . " was displayed(the DVD still left in), and then W7 booted from the hard drive. I installed the drivers, changed the settings for W7 for my liking, removed the DVD from the drive and attempted to restart the machine. The W7 failed to boot and error messages displayed were something to the effect that "Hard drive is not detected" and "Optical drive is not detected". If I remember correct the messages did not include "Floppy drive is not detected" (a Floppy drive was present). I re-inserted the DVD ROM and the W7 booted fine from the hard drive.
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Most of America has been dealing with the harsh winter weather in the past few months. All but a few NBA teams have to deal with difficult weather on a daily basis. The Orlando Magic is one of the few teams that has the luxury of avoiding the harsh cold and snowy winter weather, well for the most part.
Recently the Magic played in Detroit and Toronto and had to deal with some difficult weather while traveling. Magic rookie guard Victor Oladipo and former Hoosier is familiar with this type of weather. I asked him if the rough winter weather reminded him of his IU days. See what he had to say:
Below is a picture of the Magic arriving in Detroit on Jan. 27,2014. The picture was shared by Fox Sports Florida's Dante Marchitelli via Twitter.
Not sure how pilots land in this but thank Jesus they do. pic.twitter.com/EqIPp9vLbB
— Dante Marchitelli (@DanteMagic) January 27, 2014
After traveling to Detroit and Toronto, the Magic returned home for one game and will head back on the road and take on the Boston Celtics Sunday afternoon and the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.


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To All: Welcome to the Seattle Postgres Users Group (SEAPUG <blocked::http://www.seapug.org/> ) On May 11th at 7PM in the Orca Conference Room, Selena Decklemann will be doing a talk on Bucardo Replication. Bucardo is a mature replication system for PostgreSQL that supports asynchronous replication for both master-slave and multi-master systems. Originally designed for slow and unreliable networks, it has remarkable recovery ability, an easy to use command-line interface and development is active! Uses for Bucardo include: a slave read-only database, multi-master replication, data warehousing and just having fun moving your data around! Will include overview replication for PostgreSQL in general, a tour of features, a basic configuration walk through and details about how to make your database an active participant in your application ecosystem. We meet the second Tuesday of the month at 7PM at Statistical Center for HIV/AIDS Research and Prevention (SCHARP) <blocked::http://www.scharp.org/> Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (FHCRC) <http://www.fhcrc.org/> 1616 Eastlake Ave E. <blocked::http://www.seapug.org/Locations/1616Eastlake/1616Eastlake.php> Seattle, WA 98102 Please arrive between 6:30 & 7:00 PM, so that we can easily accommodate you, because: 1) The parking garage automatically closes at 7 PM (free guest parking) 2) This is a secure building, everyone will meet in the lobby (and get a which chance to chat with each other) and then we will escort everyone to the conference room. 3) If you do arrive late, have the guard call the conference room (orca), so that we can send someone down to get you. This will get much easier and smoother after the first few meetings. If you are going to be attending please post on the seapug(at)postgresql(dot)org <blocked::mailto:seapug(at)postgresql(dot)org> list or send me a direct email at lalbin(at)scharp(dot)org <blocked::mailto:lalbin(at)scharp(dot)org> I need to confirmation so that I know if we need to wait for someone else to arrive before we start the presentation. Afterword's we will be going to Feierabend <blocked::http://www.feierabendseattle.com/> (German Pub) for a bite to eat / drink and a change to get to know each other. Lloyd Lloyd Albin Database Programmer Statistical Center for HIV/AIDS Research and Prevention (SCHARP) Vaccine and Infectious Disease Institute (VIDI) Public Health Sciences (PHS) Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (FHCRC) 1100 Fairview Ave N., LE-400 P.O. Box 19024 * Seattle, WA 98109-1024 206.667.6477 * 206.667.4812 fax Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm (Pacific) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential, proprietary, and/or privileged information protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not use, copy, or distribute this e-mail message or its attachments. If you believe you have received this e-mail message in error, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. P Please consider the environment before printing this email.
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Family Law
Family Law Questions? Ask a Family Lawyer Online.
The distinction between separate property and community property is important in Texas because separate property can not be divided or awarded to the other party in a divorce case.Separate property is most commonly defined as something: a) owned prior to the marriage, b) acquired as a gift, or c) acquired by inheritance.
The judge must assume that everything the parties own at the time of divorce is community property and, therefore, can be divided. If either party claims something as separate property, that person must identify the item and prove that falls within one of the definitions of separate property.
Texas is a community property state. However, the rules about marital property are different in Texas than those of other community property states.The court can divide the community property in a "just and right" fashion - that means whatever the judge thinks is fair under the circumstances.


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Main Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Resource Guide
Metabolic syndrome is not a disease, but rather a group of risk factors for heart disease.
Elevated blood pressure, abnormal lipid levels, large waistline and a high fasting blood glucose level are all risk factors that can make up metabolic syndrome. According to the American Heart Association, metabolic syndrome affects 35% of adults in the United States. It is important to be tested for these risk factors and have them managed because they put you at a higher risk for a number of serious conditions, including type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, heart attack, and stroke.
What are the risk factors for metabolic syndrome?
What are the symptoms of metabolic syndrome?
How is metabolic syndrome diagnosed?
What are the treatments for metabolic syndrome?
Are there screening tests for metabolic syndrome?
How can I reduce my risk of metabolic syndrome?
What questions should I ask my doctor about metabolic syndrome?
Where can I get more information about metabolic syndrome?
About metabolic syndrome. American Heart Association website. Available at: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/MetabolicSyndrome/About-Metabolic-Syndrome_UCM_301920_Article.jsp#.V1bFWk2FMdU. Updated August 16, 2012. Accessed February 22, 2013.
Gami AS, Witt BJ, Howard DE, et al. Metabolic syndrome and risk of incident cardiovascular events and death: a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2007;49(4):403-414.
Grundy SM. Metabolic syndrome: a multiplex cardiovascular risk factor. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2007;92(2):399-404.
Grundy SM, Cleeman JI, Daniels SR, et al. Diagnosis and management of the metabolic syndrome. Circulation. 2005;112(17):2735-2752.
Metabolic syndrome in adults. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T113812/Metabolic-syndrome-in-adults. Updated March 11, 2016. Accessed September 23, 2016.
Ridker PM, Wilson PWF, Grundy SM. Should C-reactive protein be added to metabolic syndrome and to assessment of global cardiovascular risk? Circulation. 2004;109(23):2818-2825.
Steinberger J, Daniels SR, Eckel RH, et al. AHA scientific statement: progress and challenges in metabolic syndrome in children and adolescents. Circulation. 2009;119(4):628-647.
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If a mole is removed by Shave biopsy and it comes back, is it normal the 2nd removal would show atypical when the 1st one wasn't
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Abnormal cells in a previously biopsied mole
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If a mole is shaved off for a biopsy the resulting healed cells that are left behind could show as falsely atypical to the pathologist because of micro scarring. Even a mole that gets scratched or picked at can look falsely atypical. That being said, the remaining cells could have changed and become atypical so complete removal is recommended. The general rule of thumb that I use is if the remaining pigment returns and extends beyond the previous scar, it's more concerning.
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Bishop Alexander to deliver Fr. John Meyendorff Memorial Lecture at SVOTS
His Grace, Bishop Alexander [Golitzin] will deliver the second annual Father John Meyendorff Annual Memorial Lecture at Saint Vladimir's Seminary here on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
Two years ago, Bishop Alexander delivered the commencement address to the seminary's Class of 2012, speaking on the theme of the priesthood.
An alumnus of the Class of 1973, Bishop Alexander served for a time as an adjunct faculty member at Saint Vladimir's. Later, he taught theology at Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, for 22 years.
The free, public lecture will be held at Saint Vladimir's in the Metropolitan Philip Auditorium, located on the third floor of the John G. Rangos Family Building, with a reception following. More details will be announced as they become available.
The first annual lecture held in honor of Protopresbyter John Meyendorff in 2013 featured Archpriest John H. Erickson, Dean of Saint Vladimir's from 2002 until 2007. Prior to Father Erickson's lecture, Dr. Paul Meyendorff, son of Father Meyendorff and Secretary of the seminary's Faculty Council, awarded a Doctor of Canon Law degree, honoris causa, to Father Erickson on behalf of the faculty and Board of Trustees.
Father John Meyendorff joined the faculty at Saint Vladimir's Seminary as Professor of Church History and Patristics in 1959, holding successive joint appointments as lecturer in Byzantine Theology at Harvard University's Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection and as professor of Byzantine History at Fordham University. He also was an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University and Union Theological Seminary and lectured widely on university campuses and at Church events. He served as the seminary's Dean from March 1984 until June 1992. A prolific author, Father Meyendorff's publications include the critical text and translation of the Byzantine theologian and saint, Gregory Palamas (1959) as well as a number of books in the fields of theology and history.


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Quantum Mechanics in Everyday Life
Quantum Mechanics in Everyday Life
by Dr. Wilton L. Virgo, PhD
Quantum mechanics is the mathematical foundation for chemistry and physics on the microscopic scale. The energies and interactions between atoms and molecules can be described using the mathematics of matrices and quantized angular momentum. The seemingly esoteric mathematical language and quantum behavior of atoms and molecules have directly led to modern technology such as compact fluorescent bulbs, lasers, global positioning system (GPS) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Quantum Mechanics in Everyday Life provides an introduction to the language of quantum and leads the reader to a deeper understanding of familiar, widely-used technology at the atomic and molecular level.
About the Book
What does the angular momentum of a spinning top have to do with the quantum mechanics of chemical reactions?
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Volunteer Airport Ambassadors are San Diego's information source for business and leisure travelers, as well as meeters and greeters at San Diego International Airport. Visible in their green polo shirts with "Airport Information" emblazoned on the back, more than 350 highly trained ambassadors provide free airport information and terminal wayfinding assistance.
Volunteers have specific information pertaining to hotels, rental cars, taxicabs, ride-hailing services, courtesy shuttles, and public transportation. Volunteers staff information centers in the baggage claim area of Terminals 1 and 2, roam the terminals providing mobile information, and drive a courtesy cart in Terminal 2 West to assist passengers who may require mobility assistance.
Assistance is available at these information centers:
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Teen health camp to offer info, career guidance
Teens will learn a variety of emergency procedures and discuss HIV and teen pregnancy during the upcoming 22nd Teen Health Camp at the University of Texas Health Science Center.
Published 5:58 pm, Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Teens will learn a variety of emergency procedures and discuss HIV and teen pregnancy during the upcoming 22nd Teen Health Camp at the University of Texas Health Science Center.
"Our goal is to promote health and health careers among South Texas youth," said Dr. Manuel Angel Oscós-Sánchez, an assistant professor at the university's Department of Family and Community Medicine, which is sponsoring the event.
The camp is open to middle and high school students, and participants will learn how to sew stitches, remove casts, build muscle and lose fat.
There will be two sessions promoting health careers and a medical career lotería game. The Department of Family and Community Medicine faculty and residents will be the instructors during the event, and high school students enrolled in UTHSCA's Teen Medical Academy will assist as facilitators.
The innovative Teen Medical Academy exposes participants to the use of medical equipment and materials as well as the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Teen Medical Academy was established as a branch of the Youth Development Program of the UTHSC National Network of Latin American Medical Students and a slew of other participating organizations, including San Antonio Independent School District's Health Professions High School at Edison.
Local Channel
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- SAPD: Teen shot after dispute with fathermysa
- SAPD: Man crashes stolen truck, hides from policemysa
- Drive-by shooting critically injures 1mysa
- Police: Man fatally shot after exchanging gunfire with suspects familiar to himmysa
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- DUI suspect kills pedestrian on San Antonio sidewalkmysa
- Suspect arrested in S.A. bar fight that left man deadmysa
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- DACA: Carla Martinezmysa
In May, the Teen Medical Academy graduated about 90 high school students from 12 South Texas counties after the nine-month program. Graduates leave with a greater interest in medical and health careers, while also helping raise their SAT biology scores.
Teen Health Camps are held each year in November, February and May.
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What: Teen Health Camp
When: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14
Where: Edison High School, 701 Santa Monica
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Long Hair with Sleekness
The iridescent yet subdued copper tone brings a dramatic element to the simplistic long hairstyle with the laser sharp fringe. For straight hair to be this beautiful it has to be perfectly healthy.
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Quirkiness galore! The recently silent Swede is back with songs about arguments with oneself, following directions and one man's search for Kirsten Dunst.
Jens Lekman announced the completion of a new EP entitled An Argument With Myself to be released September 20th on Secretly Canadian. The indie pop singer songwriter has kept to himself since the 2007 release of Night Falls Over Kortedala.
After a year-long tour and the relocation from his home town of Gothenburg to Melbourne immediately following his return, he spent his time playing shows in back yards and DJing to earn money. The three-time Swedish Grammy nominee has since moved back to Gothenburg and began working on material for a new album.
Apparently the five songs on the EP didn't quite fit into the flow of the rest of the material he was writing, which is why he decided to release them as a separate entity. Hence, An Argument With Myself was born and Jens Lekman fans across the globe can have their Stephen Merritt meets Jonathan Richman fix sooner as opposed to later.
Ostensibly enamored with the less than conventional performance spaces Lekman played while in Melbourne (due to the lack of a work visa he could not legally play in clubs), strange too will be the spaces Lekman plays on the short North American tour that was announced alongside the EP release date. Anywhere ranging from science museums to synagogues, cemeteries to armories, no place is off limits and I'm sure the audience will appreciate the change of scenery.
A show in an armory? Sounds magical, count me in. Unfortunately that one is in Somerville, MA. But those of us in the Bay Area have the opportunity to see Lekman at The California Academy of Sciences on September 29. I wonder if that albino alligator will bust out a duet with Kirsten Dunst for the encore. Now THAT would be magical.
An Argument With Myself comes out September 20th, 2011 on Secretly Canadian. Tour dates are listed below.
09/28: Los Angeles, CA – Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
09/29: San Francisco, CA – California Academy of Sciences
10/01: Seattle, WA – Columbia City Theater
10/03: Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall
10/05: Washington, DC – 6th & I Historic Synagogue
10/06: Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia Ethical Society
10/07: Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
10/08: Boston, MA – Somerville Armory
10/09: Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg


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"The easiest way to determine your likely day of ovulation is to track your cycles for at least three months," says Dr. Shelley Binkley, an OB-GYN in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. "Then, determine the average interval between consecutive first days of your menses, and subtract 14 days," Dr. Binkley says. "This will yield your most likely date of egg release." For example, if you have 28-day cycles, subtract 14 and your egg should be released on Day 14.
You may miss the most fertile time if you time intercourse to occur just after your day of egg release, Dr. Binkley says. The egg can live in the reproductive tract for about 36 hours. Sperm can live there for up to five days. "If you have intercourse for the five days preceding and on your day of ovulation, you maximize your chances of conceiving because the sperm are physically near the egg as it's being released."
Use your body's physical signs of ovulation and pre-ovulation to predict optimal time for conception. Many women with regular cycles produce a clear mucus discharge in the few days preceding and during egg-release, Dr. Binkley says. It's "gooey" and "sticky," which is easy for sperm to penetrate and to sustain them on their way to the egg.
When women rely solely on the calendar to estimate when their ovulation will take place, they're frequently wrong, says Kelly Andrews, founder of Fairhaven Health, which sells natural products for fertility health. "There are many predictive tools on the market—at a variety of price points—that can help you, from fertility monitors to saliva ovulation microscopes to drugstore-brand
ovulation tests."
Women attempting pregnancy need to take a multivitamin with folic acid, which is crucial to the normal development of the baby's spine, Dr. Binkley says. Ideally, start taking the recommended amount of folic acid—.4 milligrams (mg)—three months before trying to get pregnant.
Green leafy vegetables, meats, and fortified cereals are common dietary sources of folic acid, Dr. Binkley says. During preconception and pregnancy, eat a commonsense diet—well-balanced with lots of fruits and vegetables. Avoid fast foods, snack foods, and refined sugars. Also, if you're undergoing fertility treatments, research has found that a Mediterranean diet may boost your chances of getting pregnant.
Try foods such as goji berries and kombucha drinks to boost your fertility, says Dawn Clare, an intuitive coach and alternative healer in Santa Monica, California. Goji berries are the highest rated antioxidant food filled with nutritional value, including protein, minerals, and amino acids. Kombucha drinks also are filled with vitamins and are a natural detoxifier and health aid to support the fertility process.
Sometimes when you stop "trying" to have a baby, you find yourself pregnant. It's not always that simple, but for some people, the stress of sex for conception makes the act ineffective and something to avoid. It's hard to conceive when you aren't having sex!
Orgasms may increase the likelihood of conception. Of course, an orgasm is absolutely necessary for a man to participate in the conception process, and according to some experts, the contractions of the uterus after orgasm help the sperm along. Regardless, the message is loud and clear: Have fun with your sex life!
"Timing intercourse to correspond with your ovulation date is important, but research indicates that couples who make love regularly—at least a few times per week—improve their chances of conceiving sooner," Andrews says.
"The missionary position with the man on top is generally regarded as the best sexual position to use when trying to achieve pregnancy," Andrews says. Positions with the woman on top are generally not recommended for women trying to get pregnant.
If you have a tipped uterus, the best position is having your partner enter you from behind, doggy style. This may provide sperm with better access to the cervix, Andrews says.
Regular lubricants have been clinically shown to harm sperm and impede their progress, Andrews says. Instead, use a "sperm-friendly" lubricant that is specifically designed for trying-to-conceive couples.
Egg whites are a great lubricant option. Really!
The sooner you want to conceive, the sooner you—and your partner!—should stop indulging in alcohol, cease smoking, and limit caffeine, Andrews says. It's not always easy to stop harmful behaviors, especially when they have become addictions. There is no shame in seeking outside help to assist you in your efforts. Ask your doctor or medical provider for a referral.
Maintain your current exercise routine to keep your blood flowing, Dr. Binkley says. But it's not a good time to begin a vigorous exercise routine when you're trying to get pregnant or during your pregnancy. Walking is always a good option.
"If a woman is overweight or underweight, she decreases her chance of conception," Vincent says. "Normal production of estrogen is increased for obese women, and abnormal hormone levels can interfere with conception. Eating snacks like nutrition bars, can help a woman's body be healthy—a healthy, well-nourished body is more likely to conceive than one that is not."
It's important to get enough sleep when you're trying to conceive. Most sleep experts agree that seven to eight hours of sleep each night is a good target for the average adult. If you are falling short of this recommendation, try setting up a bedtime routine that includes a warm bath before bed and some downtime, like reading or journaling, rather than watching television.
Eunice Kan, an acupuncturist in Burlingame, California, believes acupuncture can speed up conception by helping women relax their bodies and minds, and helps to balance hormonal issues, such as irregular cycles, painful periods, and endometriosis. "For an average healthy woman, an acupuncture treatment of one to two times a week ... is a good idea to boost fertility," Kan says.
A common herbal formula used to boost fertility is Si Wu Tang, which consists of white peony root, Chinese angelica root, Chinese foxglove (rehmannia), and Sichuan lovage root (endium). This can be taken after menstruating to help tonify the blood lost monthly and to rebalance the body, Kan says.
Before taking any herbs for conception, consult an expert and your doctor.
Yoga and meditation can help women trying to conceive to attain relaxation. Yoga cat stretches are ideal to get the energy moving in vital parts of the body and reproductive energy centers.
Check out these yoga poses for fertility!
Erase worry from your mind. Worrying about not getting pregnant creates a negative impact on your body, Clare says. Increase your "feel good" endorphins by reading funny and inspirational stories. Enjoy your time as a couple. "Unhappiness puts a large stress on the woman's body and acts as a barrier to conception."


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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Shares of InterMune Inc. (ITMN) are down -3.28% to $50.35 in pre-market trade after the biotech was downgraded to "neutral" on valuation at Goldman Sachs Group (GS).
"We continue to believe Esbriet for IPF will be approved by the FDA on or before the November 23 PDUFA date, and should emerge as the frontline drug of choice. But with ITMN trading +6% our 12-month price target of $49, we now see valuation as fair," the firm said in a note today.
Yesterday, the company's shares closed up 14.44% to $52.06 after it was reported that drugmakers, including Sanofi (SNY) and Roche Holding (RHHBY), are among bidders for the company, Bloomberg reported.
Separately, TheStreet Ratings team rates INTERMUNE INC as a Sell with a ratings score of D-. TheStreet Ratings Team has this to say about their recommendation:
"We rate INTERMUNE INC (ITMN) a SELL. This is driven by a few notable weaknesses, which we believe should have a greater impact than any strengths, and could make it more difficult for investors to achieve positive results compared to most of the stocks we cover. Among the areas we feel are negative, one of the most important has been generally deteriorating net income."
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Dearfoams is a brand that has been known and loved for years. They offer a variety of stylish accessory footwear, slippers and sleepwear products that are the most comfortable in the marketplace. Dearfoams have always been known for soft, warm fabrics and extra cushioning that provides maximum comfort, but they also use a mix of timeless and fashion-forward designs and colors to ensure that every comfort-lover can find a Dearfoams product that fits their personal sense of style.
So, what did I decide? The absolutely adorable pile ankle bootie in cheetah print! The pile ankle booties feature a large folded cuff, tacked with decorative button, with a fun all-over faux fur cheetah print. These adorable faux fur slippers are just perfect! They're cute, they're comfortable, and best of all, they fit my style perfectly.
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Company Overview
Our Values
We Value and demonstrate
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. in everything we do.
Responsibility – We build trust through integrity, accountability and responsiveness to our customers, suppliers, employees and communities.
Empowerment – We encourage our employees to take initiative to continuously improve the quality of our systems, products and customer experiences.
Security – We provide for the security of our employees and organization as well as the safety of our products and environment.
Passion – We choose to perform our roles with enthusiasm, pride and professionalism.
Excellence – We are unwilling to compromise our ideals.
Commitment – We are dedicated to focusing on what is important and leading by example.
Teamwork – We succeed by listening and cooperating with each other. We celebrate the contribution of each member of our team.
Message from President and Chief Operating Officer
Steve Lamb
We are a U.S. based company founded over 30 years ago and are the leader in the specialty surgical table and patient positioning markets. Mizuho OSI is part of an international company, Mizuho Co., Ltd. of Japan, who has more than 90 years of proven innovation in the medical device area, making us a truly global organization.
We share a responsibility and commitment with our healthcare partners to provide cost-effective and innovative solutions that effectively meet the needs of all the surgeons who use our products.
Mizuho OSI continues to collaborate with world class surgical and patient care thought leaders to ensure our products produce the most favorable patient outcomes possible. Our extensive innovative product portfolio and extraordinary services position the company to attract and maintain long relationships with our customers.
On behalf of our employees, I invite you take a few moments to explore our website and learn more about Mizuho OSI.
Steve Lamb
Mizuho OSI History
Our History
• The Company, founded in 1978 by the Moore family as a medical soft goods company in Hayward, California, was known as Orthopedics Systems, Inc. (OSI). Among OSI's early products were orthopedic soft goods including splints and braces.
• The first OSI operating room product, the Andrews Spinal Surgery Frame, was developed in collaboration with Dr. E. Trent Andrews and introduced in 1980.
• During the 1980's, the company developed and produced many products relevant to orthopedic fracture surgery, spinal surgery and sports medicine, including knee arthroscopy, ACL repair and shoulder arthroscopy.
• In 1992, the Spinal Surgery Table was introduced by OSI. The table featured the first use of carbon fiber composite materials in the structural members of an operating table. This construction allowed nurses to easily manipulate the table and provided a radiolucent surgical platform where x-rays could pass through the table to provide a clear image of the patient. In 2008, Mizuho OSI introduced a more sophisticated version of this product, the Axis Table System which achieved immediate success.
• During 2001, collaboration began with Dr. Joel Matta of Santa Monica, CA for development of a surgical table for use in trauma procedures, leading to the production of the PROfx® Trauma Table in 2003. The table also enabled orthopedic surgeons to perform the Anterior Approach Procedure for hip joint replacement. The anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty is a revolutionary method of hip replacement leading to fast recovery and improved stability.
• In 2002, OSI was acquired by Mizuho Ikakogyo Co., Ltd., in Tokyo, Japan.
• Today, Mizuho OSI offers a wide variety of highly specialized surgical tables for spinal, hip replacement, knee replacement and orthopedic trauma surgery, as well as tables for comprehensive imaging required in today's minimally invasive procedures.
• Mizuho OSI is also the nation's second largest supplier of over-bed traction equipment and offers an extensive line of patient care and pressure management products to hospitals and clinics around the world.
• Mizuho OSI products are sold in the U.S. through direct sales representatives and worldwide through authorized international distributors.
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Oh yes. There are no words.
Okay maybe I have a few words. This morning I was exhausted, which has been a near permanent state for some time. So I decided to lay down, just for 5 minutes. I think we all know how that went.
Two hours later I woke up and yep, I had missed my first class. But there was a silver lining. I went outside to empty the recycling when the mailbox caught my eye. What was in there but two tea swap packages! I have so many new teas on my counter at the moment it's slightly ridiculous but I'm so excited! Thanks to jessiwrites and Shmiracles for turning my Monday back around :)
And this tea is amazing. I'm quite sure Butiki could make anything taste amazing. This will be a permanent in my collection.
Having my second steep of this to motivate me to study. But it's making me daydream of summer days at the beach. Oh summer. Beach. Happiness.
The second steep actually turned out well. Still a fair amount of flavour.


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Neutrals Are Serene
Instead of curtains, screens — copied from an old sweet pea trellis — flank the window.
Seaforms by Dale Chihuly inspired the finish of the mahogany cabinets.
Colors in Neutral
A collapsible fireman's ladder hooks onto the stainless-steel rail for easy access to the top shelves. "It's the Vatican of dishes," says designer Mallory Marshall, who keeps her mother's and grandmother's old Wedgwood and ironstone in the pantry.
The old French farmhouse table is set with black ash-glazed pottery by artist Lynn Duryea and white Wedgwood Queensware. Marshall uses antique silver and stemware every day.
Real candles for the vintage lantern.
Marshall mixes black and white, old and new, in her dishes too, and her antique silver place settings look even better with contemporary pottery. "I like to balance on the edge between where we live now and what we love from the past. If you don't mix the two, you don't see the difference."
Black pottery for a black kitchen.
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9th edition of the HRUG meeting
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Holland Rational User Group (HRUG) venue lead by Eric Lopes Cardozo (my colleague and owner of Empulsys), by Lisa Hoven Phillips (a former Rational Software colleague) and John Straathofs who both work at Zyntax. The venue was hosted by Philips HealthCare.
In the context of the selected theme for this meeting (integration), the following subjects where presented:
During the "IBM Rational strategy" session:
Roger positionned in the context of the current difficult economical situation _where their (IBM) customers (in others words you, we) are often asked to deliver software with value of quality, faster and with less budget_ the new set of Jazz-based IBM Rational solutions with a special attention to Rational Team Concert, the Measured Capability Improvement Framework (MCIF). Roger also expresed the fact that over time, the role of Business Partners will be more and more important for IBM since IBM won't be able to handle all the needs in terms of expertise and availabilities in the area of software engineering. He also showed a simple matrix vizualizing which dutch IBM Business pArtners where active in which domains (eg. Empulsys in the Process, Project and Portfolio Management area; Zyntax in the Quality Management area). He also indicated that currently not so many partners where (my term) promoting the Telelogic recently acquired solutions. By the way, based on my current knowledge, it's the same situation in Belgium. Finally, Roger re-affirmed his wish to have at each HRUG venue the presence of an IBM Rational representative who would share with attendees an insight on what we can expect from IBM Rational. Additionally, he also proposed that IBM hosts one of the next HRUG venues in 2010. Thank you IBM!
What I liked in this session? The contribution of IBM (Roger) towards the future HRUG venues and the message of considering customers/partners as being part of the team.
During the "case study presentation" session:
Ling explained a real project case where he was involved with and during which a company throwed over (to CSC) a whole bunch of requirements handled by CSC following their own development methodology (oups, forgot the name!) that had been integrated with RUP using the services of IBM. Shortly, he explained that using IBM Rational RequisitePro they were able to transcript the customer provided requirements as organized specifications (use cases) and trace these towards design decisions and information entities. He also explained that Rational Rose (a very old version) was used to host the modeled information and traced back to specifications in Rational RequisitePro. They also used Rational SoDA to generate reports that included information from both IBM Rational RequisitePro and Rose. He several times mentioned that he wishes CSC would have either more licenses available for these products, either provide access to much recent versions of the products. And... as many Rational SoDA users would tell you, he also indicated the well known SoDA recommendation: "when working with SoDA, a good tip is to save your work every 2 minutes :-)".
What I liked in this session? The merit Ling has to present a case which is not so easy since you're never sure if the facts you present are representative (or meaningful) for the audience.
During the "Performance Management Rational Solutions" session:
Jos very simply explained the importance of being able to perform measurements during a sofwtare development project targeted by software development improvement actions. His statement: "You cannot improve a situation when you cannot measure it". For eaxmple, next to have with RUP an iterative use-case and risk-driven architecture, we should add to it: "a measurement-enabled project lifecycle". By the way, aren't iteration evaluation criteria low-level placeholders for business- and team
What I liked in this session? The way how Jos positionned the need of being able to measure a situation over time to follow-up the aligment of a team towards an improvement path.
During the "Meaning of Agile/Iterative" session:
Julian really captivated my attention during this session! After having presented what most of us would think of which should be the conditions to have a project team able to work in an iterative/agile way (eg. co-loccated, skilled, etc), he presented a simplified OpenUP-issued view of the various roles that should collaborate during a project lifecyle. He indicated that instead of having highly skilled experts, it makes much more sense to have professionnals able to _next to their primary expertize_ *play* one or more other roles. For example, it makes sense that an Analyst also understand and is able to *play* the role of Tester. Related to the simplified view of roles, typically the roles that are adjacents. Julian also explained the migration fo RUP's key principles (former best practices) into practices and the creation of the OpenUP core. Within this core, both Agile and Iterative approaches are combined in order to deliver at strategical level a control over the risk (benefit of the iterative approach) and at the tactical level a control on which value if produced for the end-customer(s) (benefit of the agile approach). Julian then explained that IBM re-integrated in their solution offering the work of OpenUP through Rational Method Composer (RMC) that is based on the Epclipse Process Framework Composer (EPF Composer) and through the practice library. A good resource place for RMC is the blog of Peter Haumer. Doing so, now IBM offers the possibility to any sofwtare development project to start with a core set of practices and _depending the evolution of the project_ add valuable or remove unnecessary practices over the project lifetime. During this session, a good question came up: "What's the difference between OpenUP and EssUP of Ivar Jacobson". The answer is: (1) as similarity, both aim to offer the possibility to get guidance in accordance to the need of a project (typically start with small and extend in function of what is really needed); (2) as differentiator, one (OpenUp/RUP) is based onto a standarized metamodel (UMA of OMG) and the other (EssUp) is based onto a proprietary metamodel. By the way, a blog I like to follow regarding Rational Solutions and maintained by an EssUP promoter is the Mike MacDonagh's blog.
What I liked in this session? The way how agile and iterative differently but complimentary contribute to projects. And I really enjoyed the way how Julian presented, an enjoying speaker to recommend!!


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|By Andy Balaskovitz
Snow standards are set and the garage looks efficientTuesday, Nov. 16 — The Lansing City Council met briefly on Monday to recognize 42-year Lansing resident and president of the Colonial Village Neighborhood Association Anita Beavers.
Beavers, who retired as a nurse in 1996, served on the association board for 10 years —seven as president.
Being the only business Monday on the Council's agenda, Beavers' ceremony was followed by the Committee of the Whole meeting, which discussed the latest draft of snow removal standards and also a breakdown of cost savings related to the planned consolidated service garage.
The latest version of the snow standards stipulates that tax rolls will be updated monthly, rather than every two months, so that means property owners will be notified sooner that they have been charged for snow removal. The major enforcement provision of the new ordinance is to bill people through property taxes.
This was the sole concession made by Chad Gamble, director of the Public Services Department. He presented the first draft two weeks ago at Committee of the Whole and the Council asked him to expand upon it.
Some Council members wanted to see a minimum depth at which citizens had to remove their snow, a clear definition of a "weather event" and a written commitment by the city to be the first to clear its sidewalks.
First Ward Councilman Eric Hewitt asked Gamble to address the issue of snow piled from plow trucks on sidewalks, which is not included in the standards.
Gamble said public service employees are being trained to keep that from happening. The standards say residents are responsible for clearing snow that is inadvertently placed on sidewalks from plow trucks.
To the "magical accumulation number," Gamble said he has spoken with other municipalities with minimum depths that said, "It's a nightmare to enforce."
When prodded by At-Large Council members Carol Wood and Brian Jeffries about what residents should tell their hired snowplow drivers when leaving town — because the standards do not go in depth about when a "weather event" is — Gamble said that's a "business decision" each resident needs to make.
"I would tell them to keep snow from accumulating on the sidewalk," he added.
"We need to tell people things that are reasonable," Jeffries responded. "And that's not reasonable."
City Council President A'Lynne Robinson suggested that "weather events" be announced over the city's Nixle system, like snow days for school.
"That gives us a uniform way of communicating: 'This is a snow event,'" she said.
None of this discussion satisfied Wood, who worries the Council's suggestions for the set of standards has fallen on deaf ears.
"So, we've been given these standards, (we) made a number of suggestions, only one has been applied and you say 'thank you' and that's it?" Wood asked.
Essentially, yes. Gamble agreed to come back before the Council shortly after the first snow event to update them on how the new ordinance is playing out. But these standards are "not necessary for Council's approval," Finance Director Jerry Ambrose noted.
Two Council regulars announced during the public comment period their addresses, followed by a promise that they would not remove snow from their sidewalks this winter, at least until the plows cleared their road.
In other business, the Committee of the Whole heard another cost-savings presentation from Dick Peffley, executive director of water and special projects at the Lansing Board of Water and Light, on the planned consolidated service garage.
The Council had come up with a set of 12 questions following Peffley's presentation two weeks ago to the committee, basically asking for a detailed business plan of how the city would save money.
It appears more than they had originally planned.
A 2005 study predicted savings of roughly $1 million annually through job cuts, inventory reductions and the sale of two surplus properties. Now, Peffley says the city may save nearly $25 million over the next 20 years because of 11 fewer jobs than what was initially planned for in 2005.
The 2005 report predicted 38 staffers were needed to operate a single unified garage, but only 27 work there now.
The total cost to consolidate the two service garages — the Central Garage near the Cooley Law School Stadium will be housed at the Service Garage near Cedar and South streets — is about $4.2 million. Of that, $3.2 million will be paid for through bonds, while the other $1 million will come out of the city's motor vehicle fund.
The city is also exploring the option of sharing vehicles with BWL, but those negotiations still need to be "worked out" by the City Attorney's office.
Consolidation efforts started materializing after the city planned its new single-stream recycling program. Single-stream does not require a sorting facility, which is at the Service Garage at 525 E. South St. That opened up space for combining the fleet from the Central Garage with the Service Garage.
The Council agreed Oct. 25 to sell a third garage, the Oak Park Field Office at 717 E. Shiawassee St. used by the Parks and Recreation Department, to Neogen Corp. for $200,000.


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