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FAO workshop highlights sharing of satellite data
Some 50 scientists and engineers gathered at the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation headquarters in Rome, Italy, on 27 April for a workshop to discuss the use of gathering, cataloguing and sharing satellite imagery, spatial databases and interactive maps.
The amount of data acquired by satellites is increasing at an exponential rate, with many images able to be used for numerous applications. Sharing and reusing these data are beneficial for organisations as it allows them to gain access to more information and to decrease costs. In order to share, the data must be collected and catalogued and users must know such collections exist and how to search for them.
The Catalogue/Discovery Services Standardisation workshop – organised jointly by ESA, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Joint Research Centre (JRC) – highlighted current and future standardisation efforts of each agency that is making Earth observation (EO) data available to users together with the relevant geospatial data.
Opening the workshop, FAO Assistant Director-General Alexander Julius Müller said: "Whereas FAO has a record of longstanding and productive cooperation with both the European Space Agency as well as the EU-Joint Research Centre, this is the first time the three agencies meet in one room for a full day to review and discuss common experiences and ways forward to use standardized approaches for locating and using geospatial data."
Maps derived from satellite imagery play an important role in the work of decision makers, sustainable development planners and humanitarian and emergency managers in need of quick, reliable and up-to-date user-friendly cartographic products as a basis for planning and monitoring their activities.
Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES), a joint initiative of the European Commission and ESA, will harmonise in-situ and space-based data to provide timely and quality data at global, regional and local levels. GMES will join all available scientific data on environmental and security issues and customise it to users' specific needs.
GMES will be of great value throughout the developing world because it is able to provide infrastructure information which may not otherwise exist. For instance, by providing and disseminating high-quality data sets of road networks, ports and airstrips, agencies will be able to better deliver food aid.
JCR's Infrastructure for Spatial Information in Europe (INSPIRE), a proposed directive of the European Commission, will deliver integrated spatial information services to the largest possible number of users, including policy-makers, planners and managers at national and local levels and citizens. Such services include visualisation of information layers, overlay of information from different sources, spatial and temporal analysis, among others. JRC's INSPIRE team and ESA are working together to ensure coherence of INSPIRE and GMES developments.
In September 2005, the ESA launched the "Heterogeneous Mission Accessibility -Interoperability (HMA-I) Project". HMA-I will define the necessary interfaces and a generic, service-oriented architecture to ensure interoperability within the GMES Space component comprising a constellation of satellites together with its Ground Segment and the interfaces to the other components of GMES.
Thanks to the HMA project, the interoperability of ESA's Envisat, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites' (EUMETSAT) meteorological missions, the French Space Agency's (CNES) Pleiades, the Canadian Space Agencies Radardsat-2 and the German Space Agency's (DLR) Terrasar-x will be ensured to provide the EO data necessary to allow an operational rollout of the GMES services starting in 2008.


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It's Tuesday, so you know what that means for T-Mobile — T-Mobile Tuesday! So go ahead and redeem your free items in time before their all used up by others. On top of all this, T-Mobile has announced a new promotion that might benefit customers who may be looking for another carrier. Starting tomorrow, July 13th, whether you're a new customer getting four new lines or an existing customer looking to add more lines — up to 12 lines those with Family Match — to the current account with either 6GB or 10GB plans, you'll be able to get a new Samsung device for the entire account.
"This is our best deal ever – a free Samsung Galaxy smartphone on us! And this is a lifeline for the carriers' long-abused customers, who have got to be sick of the rate hikes, the restrictions and the carrier BS," said John Legere, president and CEO of T-Mobile US. "We've found a better way to do wireless at the Un-carrier. That's why T-Mobile customers are the most satisfied wireless customers in America!"
Going into more detail about the promotion, if you are choosing the 6GB plan all four lines will receive the Samsung On5 for free (taxes and any down payments are due upfront) and will receive a bill credit for each device (about $560 in credits altogether; full retail $140) for 24 months as long as the lines are active and in good standing. The usual pretty much.
Specs on the Samsung On5 are:
- Android 5.1 Lollipop
- 5 inch 720p display
- Exynos 3475 quad core processor (1.3GHz)
- 8GB storage, expandable up to 256GB
- 8MP rear camera / 5MP front camera
- 2600mAh battery
As for the 10GB plan, whether you get four new lines or add up to 12, you will receive the Samsung J7 for each line and will also receive bill credits (about $960 altogether; full retail $240) for each device for 24 months. The same thing counts for this data package too, the lines must be active and in good standing to receive the bill credits.
Specs on the Samsung J7:
- Android 5.1 Lollipop (upgradable to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
- 5.5 inch 720p display
- Snapdragon 615 SoC (quad core 1.4GHz & quad core 1.0GHz)
- 16GB storage, expandable up to 256GB
- 13 MP rear camera / 5MP front camera with flash
- 3000mAh battery
The catch to the device credits though is that the plan on all devices will need to stay on the current data feature for 24 months. If one line downgrades to a lower data feature (2GB), all lines on the account will lose out on the credit each month for the phones. That's a bummer for those who may not even want that amount of data, but can't win them all right?
What are your thoughts about this new promotion T-Mobile is offer? Let us know by leaving your comments below, or on Google+, Facebook, or Twitter.Source: T-Mobile


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Probationers in Colorado may not use medical marijuana, even if they have a medical-marijuana identification card authorizing them to do so, the Colorado Court of Appeals has ruled.
The court overturned 18th Judicial District Judge Carlos Samour's decision to allow Leonard Charles Watkins, who was sentenced to six years' probation for felony sexual exploitation of a child, to use medical marijuana.
Senior Deputy District Attorney David Jones of the 18th Judicial District appealed Samour's decision.
"We conclude that the trial court erred in approving such use by defendant," wrote appeals-court Judge Robert Kapelke.
The appeals court found that Colorado's Medical Use of Marijuana Amendment does not permit a court to exempt a probationer from complying with federal law, which outlaws possession and use of marijuana.
"Does the statutorily mandated condition of probation requiring a probationer not to 'commit another offense' while on probation include commission of offenses under federal law?" the court's opinion reads. "We conclude that it does."
The case will be sent back to Samour's court to revise Watkins' terms of probation.
In the meantime, Denver medical-marijuana attorney Sean McAllister said he intends to appeal the case to the Colorado Supreme Court and is in talks with Watkins to represent him.
"The Court of Appeals is undermining Colorado law and trying to enforce federal law on their own," McAllister said. "Judges don't have the expertise to decide what a defendant needs for his health care needs. It should be up to the doctor."
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Welcome to Beach Pediatrics
Our office is conveniently located adjacent to the TJ Maxx shopping center and across the street from Nemo's. The N15 bus stops directly in front of the office, opposite Montgomery Avenue.
Beach Pediatrics would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your loyalty and support. We appreciate you continuing to allow us to meet your child's needs.
Meet the Doctors
About Elise Jonisch, MD
Dr. Jonisch is a board certified pediatrician. She attended Binghamton University and then Milton S. Hershey Medical School at Pennsylvania State University. She completed her Internship and Residency at North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Jonisch has had a private practice in Atlantic Beach, Long Beach and Island Park since 1984. She is married with five children, twelve grandchildren and has two dogs. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, jazzercise and yoga.
About Rina Jonisch Jaffe, MD
Dr. Rina Jonisch Jaffe is a board certified pediatrician. She graduated Binghamton University, summa cum laude and then attended Sackler School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency at North Shore University Hospital. She has practiced pediatrics and adolescent medicine in Long Beach, Island Park and now in Oceanside at Beach Pediatrics since 2001. She is married , with two daughters and a new puppy. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, going to Bruce Springsteen concerts and playing basketball.
About Alisa Minkin, M.D.
Dr. Minkin is board certified in Pediatrics. She attended Johns Hopkins University followed by New York University School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center. Prior to joining Beach Pediatrics, Dr. Minkin worked in private practices in Brooklyn and Queens. She is married with six children and a bunny. In her spare time, Dr. Minkin enjoys cooking, reading , and playing games with her children.
About Lauren Shinder, M.D.
Dr. Shinder is a board certified Pediatrician. She received her B.S. from Cornell University in 2000. She then went on to obtain her M.D. from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY in 2004. She did her Pediatric residency at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore in Bronx, NY. Prior to joining Beach Pediatrics, Dr. Shinder had been living in Houston for 2 years where she worked in a private practice. She has been with Beach Pediatrics since our days in Island Park. When she is not at work, she is spending quality time with her husband and 3 kids, family and friends.
About Christopher Cuccia, M.D.
Dr. Cuccia is a board certified Pediatrician. He received his B.S. at the University of Rochester and then went to SUNY Upstate Medical University for his M.D. degree. His residency was completed at Stony Brook University Hospital in 2006. Prior to joining Beach Pediatrics he was working at a federally qualified Health Center in Mount Vernon, NY. He is married with one beautiful daughter (who rules the house). He enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, biking, running, and reading adventure novels. Yankee games are great too!
About Gerald Schulman, MD
Dr. Schulman has been practicing Pediatrics and Adolescent medicine in Brooklyn NY for over 30 years and now joins Beach Pediatrics in 2019.
He attended CUNY Brooklyn College and then SUNY Downstate Medical School. He completed his residency and chief residency at the Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. He is married with three children and three grandchildren. In his spare time, Dr. Schulman enjoys reading, music, swimming and biking.
Office Policies
Thank you for choosing Beach Pediatrics to care for your child. We welcome you to the practice and look forward to caring for your child. Please take a moment to read through the web site and office policies. Be sure to contact your insurance company (if applicable) to inform them that you have chosen Beach Pediatrics for your primary care doctor.
Our office complies with HIPAA Regulations, also known as patient privacy rights. This policy is posted throughout the office. If you would like a copy please request one from the reception area.
Well Visits:
Our doctors are happy to provide your child with preventive well care. We carefully monitor growth and development and screen for illness and problems with questionnaires, screening tools and lab tests, and immunize against infectious diseases.
Newborns will be seen 1-3 days following discharge from the nursery then,
2 weeks for weight check and the following well visits:
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2 month
3 month
4 month
6 month, then every 3 months through age 2 yrs
2 1/2 year
3 year, then every year until age 22 years
Teenagers will be screened for "teenager issues" and will have time to discuss concerns in private with their physician.
When your child has an annual physical they will be given a New York State health appraisal that is good for one year, and can often be used for school and camp. If you are requesting any camp forms other than during your child's annual physical there is a $5 fee.
Co-pays are due at the time of your visit as required by your insurance company. Mailing out bills is time consuming and costly. If you did not bring payment with you or the responsible party is not at the visit, please call the office by evening with a credit card number, pay on line or bring payment in the next day. If payment is not made within 48 hours, there will be a $10 surcharge added to the visit.
Phone calls:
Our doctors are happy to return your call. Many call backs are made during lunch (1-2) or at the end of the evening session. If your problem is urgent please let the staff know.
Cancellation policy:
Because we like our patients to enjoy prompt visit times, we will confirm your check ups in advance. Please arrive on time and understand that if you arrive more than 15 minutes late, you may be asked to reschedule your appointment. If you need to cancel a check up we ask you to try and give us 24 hours notice. For those appointments not cancelled within this time frame, we regret to inform you there is a $25 charge.
Remember to always check our Facebook page for any changes in our office hours or office closures.
Our friendly staff will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.
Please advise the office of any specific concerns or questions. Thank you.
Our regular hours are:
Please note that our hours are subject to change.
Telemedicine is available daily until 10 pm.
Dr. Jaffe & Dr. Jonisch are available every day for telehealth visits.
If you have an emergency when the office is closed, you can reach one of the doctors by calling our emergency number: 516-431-5206.
As you are probably aware, in recent years the number of different health insurance programs has increased at an amazing rate. Even within one company there may be several programs with varying benefits and requirements. Although our staff keeps as up to date as possible there is no way to ensure complete accuracy at all times with each program's individual provisions. Be sure to contact your insurance directly with any questions regarding your coverage.
Helpful facts to know about your insurance:
☐ Is prior authorization required?
☐ Are you, as the patient or parent required to notify them of hospital admissions or trips to the emergency room?
☐ Is a referral required to see a specialist?
☐ Is there a designated facility for diagnostic testing?
☐ Is there a co-pay for services rendered?
There are times that a service is not covered by your insurance and may be offered within the office for a fee. If you prefer to have these services, please let us know and we will advise you of the cost.
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Change default "max depth" setting for ductwork
Add an option for the default "max depth" value that is used when you insert a new duct. Currently it always starts at 24 and you have to remember to change it if you want something different.
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RewardStream Adds U.S. Software Executive John Tedesco to its Advisory BoardFriday, September 30, 2016
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Vancouver, BC, September 28, 2016--(T-Net)--RewardStream Solutions Inc., (REW.V), a leader in automated referral marketing solutions has announced that seasoned technology leader John Tedesco has joined the Advisory Board.
Tedesco has been building and growing venture-backed SaaS companies for nearly two decades. He is a three-time company Founder/CEO and currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Leadpages in Minneapolis, MN. Leadpages is a leading marketing technology platform that serves 50,000 businesses worldwide.
"RewardStream is very fortunate to have John joining our Advisory Board at this stage of our company growth cycle," said Rob Goehring, Chief Executive Officer of RewardStream. "John's tremendous background in business strategy and helping software companies achieve massive scale will benefit the company as we execute on our growth plan. Most importantly, John's experience in guiding the growth of Leadpages and his exposure to leading marketing technology companies will be a tremendous asset to RewardStream."
At Leadpages, Tedesco is responsible for the overall operations of the company, including sales, product delivery, and client success. Prior to Leadpages, Tedesco was COO at SportNgin, which was recently acquired by NBC Sports, and has spent time at McKinsey consulting, General Electric and founded internet payments pioneer PayMyBills.com at Idealab in California, which was later sold and is now owned and operated by Intuit.
"I am excited to join RewardStream's Advisory Board and provide my input and guidance as the company looks to expand its platform and accelerate growth," stated Tedesco. "The company is well positioned to leverage its technology and incredible client base to become a world leader in referral marketing and beyond."
Tedesco also provides mentorship and guidance to early stage companies via the Minnesota Emerging Software Advisory group, and is an Executive in Residence at the Carlson School of Management. Tedesco also currently serves on the Board of Directors for When I Work, a leading venture-backed scheduling software app.
About RewardStream Solutions Inc.
RewardStream specializes in the execution of automated referral marketing programs that help brands to acquire, engage, and retain their most valuable stakeholders — customers. By utilizing an innovative blend of marketing insight and proprietary technology, RewardStream turns an existing customer base into a powerful new sales channel for all of our clients. RewardStream delivers a scalable, real-time technology platform as the foundation of our client's referral program. The platform provides customer acquisition programs that deliver new, highly loyal customers at very low cost per acquisition rates. Our award-winning marketing solutions have powered loyalty and referral marketing programs across 39 countries for brands including Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile, Envision Financial, Koodo Mobile and more. For more information please visitwww.rewardstream.com.
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Have American's expectations about the presidency exceeded one man's or woman's ability to govern in an increasingly complex society? In answering this question, think about the expectations that President Trump generated during his the campaign. Politifact details the promises made by President Trump and their status. Did President Trump raise the expectations on his presidency?
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Tonight, I was reading a blog post by slowfoodsmama.com entitled "Is Urban Farming Really Farming?" Great post if you're interested, and it caused me to reflect on what makes a suburban yard a "farm."
My tween daughter seems to define farm as "an area of land that is bigger than our yard and has real farm animals like goats or pigs. We do NOT have a farm." So what has caused me to quit calling my land a "yard" and refer to my suburban residence as a farm?
Most importantly, however, is the fact that I want this to be a farm. I want to carry on traditions, homestead, create, grow, and cultivate like a farmer. Why do I need to live on a large tract of land with pigs and goats to be called a "farm?" Suburban farming allows me not only to live the lifestyle I want to lead but also raise awareness about sustainable, affordable, and organic practices that promote the health of body, mind, and spirit.
So next time you're wondering about that house down the street whose yard may not be green and manicured, stop on by. They can share a few stories about their small neighborhood farm and will probably send you home with a sack full of fresh goodies.
A bicycle, compact car, SUV, and bus are all vehicles – they get you somewhere, require effort and investment, and have to follow some of the same basic principles. Though scale is the most obvious difference, there are other different benefits and liabilities. A bicycle might use a lot less fuel, but you can't use it on the Interstate (usually… I rode a good stretch of the shoulder of I-5 several years back). A bus will get a lot of people down the road quickly and relatively efficiently, but it's not so good on backwoods single track.
Similarly, your farm is a farm – on a different scale with similar purposes and under the constraints of similar principles.
I think you some it up best here : Most importantly, however, is the fact that I want this to be a farm. I want to carry on traditions, homestead, create, grow, and cultivate like a farmer.
You hit on another important point as well – the awareness that farming in a neighbourhood creates. We grow veggies in our front yard on a busy urban street. (Our lot is only 33 x 108) After a couple of growing seasons we noticed others on our street sneaking veggies into their flower beds!
Between that and all the veg we give away to passers-by, which always comes with info on the importance of organics & heirlooms our little urban farm has contributed to food security & education of our neighbourhood.


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Whether one delves into the report for a regional perspective or for a bird's eye view of a larger geographical stretch, the document presents invaluable facts and figures, news and views, on all relevant global realities. It also showcases the latest market trends in the sector related to critical parameters such as technology, competition, supplies, capacity, production, price and profit. The report, 'Global Building Thermal Insulation Market', also contains detailed information on clientele, applications and contact information. Accurate forecasts by credible experts on critical matters such as production, price, and profit are also found in this brilliant study. It also provides, wherever applicable and relevant, technical data of products, and sheds useful light on expected commercial production dates and current R&D status.
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Petroleum potential and depositional environments of Middle Jurassic coals and non-marine deposits, Danish Central Graben, with special reference to the Søgne Basin
Henrik I. Petersen, Jan Andsbjerg, Jørgen A. Bojesen-Koefoed, Hans P. Nytoft og Per Rosenberg
The presence of hydrocarbons with typical terrestrial geochemical signatures in the Danish Central Graben has made the search for petroleum-prone terrestrial source rock and intriguing question.
This bulletin gives a comprehensive account of Middle Jurassic coals and carbonaceous mudstones in the Danish sector of the North Sea, particularly those of the Bryne Formation. A multidisciplinary approach incorporating organic petrography and geochemistry, sedimentologu and sequence stratigraphy, provides strong evidence for the petroleum-proneness of the coals and for the close relationship between generative capacity and depositional environment.
Petersen, H.I., Andsbjerg, J., Bojesen-Koefoed, J.A., Nytoft, H.P. & Rosenberg, P. 1998: Petroleum potential and depositional environments of Middle Jurassic coals and non-marine deposits, Danish Central Graben, with special reference to the Søgne Basin. Geology of Denmark Survey Bulletin 36, 78 pp.New data from five wells in the Søgne Basin, Danish Central Graben of the North Sea - West Lulu-1, West Lulu-3, Lulu-1, Amalie-1 and Cleo-1 - together with previously released data from the West Lulu-2 well, show that the cumulative thickness of the Bryne Formation coal seams decreases towards the palaeo-shoreline from 5.05 m to 0.60 m, and that the seams have varying extents. Their overall organic petrographic and geochemical composition reflects the palaeoenvironmental conditions in the precursor mires, in particular the rate of rise in the watertable, principally related to the relative rise in sea level, and the degree of marine influence. Laterally towards the palaeo-shoreline, all coal seams have increased proportions of C 27 steranes and higher C 35 -homohopane indices suggesting stronger marine influence on the coastal reaches of the ancient mires. In each well it is also observed that coal seams formed during accelerated relative sea-level rise (T-seams) are characterised by higher contents of sterane C 27 and higher C 35 -homohopane indices than seams formed during slower rates of base-level rise (R-seams). The most landward and freshwater-influenced parts of the seams have higher proportions of sterane C 29 and the highest Pr/Ph ratios.The coals, with respect to thermal maturity, are well within the oil window, except in the Amalie-1 well where they are more mature. The largest average hydrogen indices and thermally extracted and generated bitumen yields are obtained from the T-seams. However, generally an increase in the hydrogen index is recorded in a seaward direction for all seams. Multivariate regression analysis demonstrates that collotelinite, telinite, the vitrinite maceral group, vitrinite-rich microlithotypes and the TOC content have a significant positive influence on the remaining generative potential represented by S 2 . Pyrolysis-gas chromatography reveals that during maturation the coals will generate from 72.4 to 82.0% oil-like components and only 18.0 to 27.6% gas. However, this does not necessarily imply that all of these oil-like components can be expelled to form a crude oil accumulation. Distribution of C 27-29 regular steranes shows good correlation between extracts of Bryne Formation coals and oils/condensates present in Bryne Formation sandstones.The sum of evidence indicates that the coals in the Søgne Basin have generated and are still capable of generating liquid and gaseous petroleum, but with respect to petroleum generation potential, they are not as good as the documented oil-prone Middle Jurassic coals from North-East Greenland and Tertiary coals from Asia. Mudstones intercalated with the Bryne Formation coals have a similar or lower generative potential as the coals.In areas outside the Søgne Basin, the coastal plain deposits of the Central Graben Group contain predominantly terrestrial-derived kerogen type III or IIb. The thermal maturity of the organic matter ranges from close to or within the peak oil generation range in the oil window (Alma-1x, Anne-3a and M-8 well) to the late oil window (Elly-3 and Falk-1 wells) or close to the end of the oil window (Skjold Flank-1 well). Only a limited generative potential remains in Elly-3, but the kerogen may initially have possessed a good petroleum potential. In the Falk-1 well, a good generative capacity still remains. The kerogen in Skjold Flank-1 may possess the capability to generate condensate and gas, whereas the organic matter in the Alma-1x, Anne-3a and M-8 wells generally exhibits a poor petroleum generative potential.
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This is going to hurt to write, but I'll go ahead and do it, anyway. At this point, in an age where nearly one in three American warplanes is a robot, all that's left to slam the brakes on a runaway drone mentality that's speeding wildly toward autonomous horizons may be the drones themselves.
It sounds ridiculous, but it's really not. I'm not talking about the U.S.'s mushrooming squadron of combat and surveillance drones rapidly evolving into fully aware, fully sentient beings that splinter off into warring factions while also picking off humans from high above – and potentially to no accountability, even if that awful prospect isn't at all out of the realm of possibility. I'm talking about the great irony behind all the breakneck, leading-edge advances of remotely piloted systems: Because they can be so precise in their killings, and are so stoically capable of gathering mountains of extensive and intrusive information, American drones incubate absurd amounts of data during missions, the durations of which operators and control teams must fend off being buried under endless avalanches of data. Call it information overload via hoggish, voracious robots.
And at Creech Air Base in the Nevadan desert, or Langley Air Force Base in Virginia – two domestic drone flight centers – the stakes couldn't be higher. Making sense of the right data sets, or plucking out some nugget of intel before it's swept away in torrents of images and videos and crew correspondence, can mean the difference between successfully knocking out a clutch of suspected terrorists or, in one instance, failing to forward a critical tip that would've prevented American attack helicopters from mowing down 23 Afghan civilians. It's a curious twist in the age of digital surveillance. Too much intelligence can be lethal. Too much intelligence can thicken the cloud of war.
Teams ride torrents of drone data, images, video feeds, and personnel correspondence in 12-hour shifts at Langley Air Force Base in Virgina (via Doug Mills/The New York Times)
The thought, then, of a covert CIA drone nailing a "public" Air Force drone, or vice versa, doesn't sound all that far fetched. Both entities fly drones, though the CIA's doings are more blacked out than the AF's. Both have separate budgets and answer to separate committees. It's almost as if the CIA and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, under which the AF falls, aren't on speaking terms. Intelligence historian Matthew Aid tells NPR that in his book Intel Wars he quotes one ODNI official as saying, "It would be nice if the boys over at the Pentagon let us know what they were up to."
So a non-lethal, friendly-aerial fire between two American sky robots, with at least one vehicle being oblivious to the other's colors, could actually be what forces officials and contractors to just chill for a minute, because we all know that recently expired 55-day "lull" of American drone strikes in Pakistan was a total joke. If for no other reason but shame and embarrassment over shooting down one of its own multi-million dollar stealth craft, a data-deluge gaffe such as this would force the U.S. to realize that continually ratcheting up the unmanned aerial option is only just clusterfucking more and more data flows, and likely wreaking havoc on pilots' stress, attention and overall psychological well being.
OK, yeah, it may still sound silly. But go on, tell me the Pentagon, whose freshly slimmed budget does nothing more than put drones front and center of President Obama's remove-'em-surgically counterterrorism strategy, isn't setting its myriad unmanned aerial vehicles on one crash course or another.
Imagine that. A radical, much needed national reevaluation of a fever-pitch drone meme only made possible by robotic pigs flying through the fog of war, missiles blazin.'
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24 Ways to 24/7 Anxiety Relief
I had this uncomfortable realization recently that managing my anxiety is never done.
I don't mean the way the dishes are never done or shaving my legs is never done. Yes, they're perpetual tasks that never seem to end, but there's always a time in between when the sink is empty and I have smooth legs. It doesn't last long, but it does happen. And even when dishes start piling up and hairs start sprouting, I'm cool with letting it go for a bit.
When I say managing my anxiety is never done, I mean it the way breathing is never done, or loving someone. I'm pretty much always anxious, so managing it needs to be all the time.
24 Ways to 24/7 Anxiety Relief
Some of these I'm already doing; others are things I aspire to. I'm usually intimidated by long lists like this, but it feels less like to-do's and more like ways of living. I feel empowered by that and hope you do, too. (Considering what we know about women and anxiety, empowering ourselves is key.)
1) Get enough sleep
Getting sleepy in the middle of a workday is so frustrating and anxiety-inducing. I used to need a nap pretty much every day. Since getting 8 hours a night, napping is once in a blue moon.
2) Wake up naturally
When I use an alarm clock, I tend to snooze up to an hour because my body isn't ready to wake up at the exact moment the alarm tells me to. Having my sleep constantly interrupted like that is no way to start a peaceful day.
Since I've gone alarm clock-free, I don't always wake up naturally at the same time every day, but it does tend to fall right around 8 hours from when I fell asleep.
By the way, the only reason this way of waking works for me is for three all-important reasons:
- I usually wake up early enough to feel like I'm getting a decent start on the day
- I work from home and make my own schedule, so when I wake can fluctuate as much as it needs to
- I don't have kids
If any of these situations change, the way I wake up probably will, too.
3) Zone out first thing
Before I get the day started, I like to just sit there, wherever "there" might be – in bed, on the couch, on the balcony. At no other time during the day is my mind and body so clear of anxiety, so I like to set a good tone and soak it up. Even if all I take is just 5 or 10 minutes for this, it makes a difference.
4) Quit coffee
I know caffeine causes anxiety, yet I drink 3 or 4 cups of coffee a day. I've quit before and know I can quit again. The question is, when will I stop going back to it, convinced I'll be able to stop at just one cup?
UPDATE: I quit coffee! Here's how I did it (and how you should do it differently than me). I substituted with herbal teas for a while, but never found one I cared for. I've since picked up black tea, so I'm still getting caffeine; just a lot less. I'm considering switching to decaf coffee because I miss the taste so much. I'm just afraid it might be a slippery-slope back to the real thing. We'll see.
5) Eat foods for anxiety
Some vitamins and minerals may help you with anxiety management, including B1, B2, B6, B9, B12, vitamin C, calcium, and magnesium. The question is, what are good sources of these nutrients? I did some hardcore research and here are the foods for anxiety that made my list.
By the way, if you're thinking about incorporating supplements into your diet, keep in mind that it's recommended you check with your physician first. I've had some negative reactions to supplements before, reminding me that a recommended dosage on an over-the-counter bottle of vitamins doesn't necessarily mean it's the right dosage for me.
6) Do yoga
Every time I do it, I wonder why I don't do yoga more often because it feels so good. This morning my body was a tense, anxious mess. I did yoga and felt like I could breathe again.
As it is, I do yoga a couple of times a week, but really want to get this worked into my daily routine. At the very least, I'd love to slip into Child's Pose or Happy Baby once or twice a day, as they are anxiety-relieving miracle workers for me.
UPDATE: I've since discovered that doing yoga every day isn't necessarily a good thing. As Yoga Teacher and Movement Specialist Ariana Rabinovitch explains, we need variation:
"Most yoga teachers tell you to practice every day. But you shouldn't – and at the least, you shouldn't do the same set of poses every day. Why? Because anything that you do repeatedly over long periods of time can lead to a repetitive stress injury (RSI). Even yoga….
"Your body needs variation…. According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) it is ideal to have a balance of cardiorespiratory, resistance, flexibility, and neuromotor exercises."
Personally, I'm shooting for yoga every other day. I don't always get there, but it has helped me get up to three times a week, minimum.
7) Do reiki
In Essential Reiki, author Diane Stein describes it as "a laying on of hands touch healing system."1
I've taken Reiki I and Reiki II and can speak to the power of this practice, which I always find to be anxiety-reducing and I don't just mean when someone else performs Reiki on me. When you complete the training, you can do it on yourself.
As with yoga, Reiki is something I want to do more of and incorporate into my daily routine. It's especially nice after a meditation session.
8) Do cardio
I trained for a half-marathon in 2009. I didn't love the act of running, but I sure loved the way I felt after, like everything in me was exhausted, anxiety included.
I don't know that I'll pick up running again, but I'd love to find some sort of cardio to wear me out like that. Swimming, maybe; we're joining the Y next week.
UPDATE: We have since joined and quit the Y. We just weren't using it enough to get our money's worth. I'm sorry to say, the only cardio I currently get is on the stairs. Though maybe that's not as weak as it sounds. We live on the fourth floor (no elevator) and I'm winded pretty much every time I get to the top.
9) Meditate
I started meditating 15 years ago but got away from it for a long while. It's back in my life now, primarily because I have a meditation partner who keeps me motivated.
My finance, Andy, and I meditate just about every morning. We started out with 5 minutes and have worked our way up to 30 and beyond. It's not always easy or comfortable, but I do believe it helps me stay calmer and more focused the rest of the day.
I'm also loving guided meditations; writing and recording them, too.
UPDATE: Our schedules have changed and our meditation practice has changed with it. It's once in a blue moon these days. I hope we find our way back to it, though maybe "we" is part of the problem. Instead of relying on times when we both felt like meditating, I need to find a practice of my own. Keeping in mind this simple approach to meditation should help.
10) Work with crystals
Crystals have been used for healing for thousands of years. Here's what my fave book on the subject – The Illustrated Guide to Crystals by Judy Hall – has to say about it:
"Specific resonances of crystals transmit energy. Such crystals can be used at a distance or placed on the body. They dissolve stress, remove blockages, support new intentions, and bring harmony into the environment. They neutralize negative energies, draw energy away from an overstimulated area, or reenergize a depleted one. Their effect is pleasant: they induce a feeling of well-being and harmony."2
I have a few crystals I've picked up over the years, some of which I have displayed around the house. I've also meditated with some of them and carried them with me, in my pocket or purse.
Good picks for anxiety relief? Judy Hall recommends Aventurine, Green Calcite, Chrysoprase, Kunzite, Iron Pyrite, and Tourmaline.3
11) Use an essential oil diffuser
I don't have one but would love to start using a diffuser for essential oils that are good for anxiety, like lavender, rose, vetiver, ylang ylang, bergamot, chamomile, frankincense, and clary sage, just to name a few.
There are many essential oils you can use in the bath or on the skin (like rose, which I use as a perfume), but please do your research first. Not all essential oils are safe for application to the body.
UPDATE: My brother got me an essential oil diffuser for Christmas. I started out with an essential oil mix specially blended for anxiety relief. The only thing is, I can't stand the smell. My advice? Choose individual scents you love and mix your own (or use alone).
12) Work in 90-minute blocks with 20-minute breaks
For one, it's based on research. We're just more productive this way.
For another, it takes the guesswork and guilt out of how long you should work and how long you should break.
I like to convince myself I need to work until it's "done" and only break as long as it takes to go to the bathroom or scarf down a meal. What I want to start doing instead is relying on the clock to tell me when to work and when to break – one of few scenarios in which time feels like it's on my side.
13) Sit up straight
My anxiety already causes me muscle aches and discomfort in my solar plexus. Crumpling myself up on the couch in front of my laptop all day long doesn't help. There's a desk upstairs I could use, but I like to work in the living room. (Note to self, get a desk in here!)
UPDATE: I got a desk in here! All it took was for my couch-crumpled laptop use to give me tendonitis in my elbow. Healing it means ergonomic-ing the shit out of my work space, which includes an office chair that is straightening me out.
14) Switch from TV to music while I work
I used to think watching TV while I do non-writing work made it more fun. But in recent weeks I've noticed that dividing my attention between my computer and the TV just might be making me more anxious.
Meanwhile, my record player is collecting dust. At least it was. I pulled out my Mozart records yesterday. There may be nothing to the Mozart effect, but it makes me happy.
15) Take real breaks
The 20-minute kind that feel like refueling, not more work or mindless distraction. Walking, talking, reading, and spending time with our critters come to mind.
16) Only check my phone 3 or 4 times a day
Not my current 3 or 4 dozen. I don't even know why I do it, as it causes me anxiety every time. Will there be an email from this person? A text message from that person? A notification from Twitter that someone has shared my latest post?
As with coffee, I've cut down on this before too, but I always find my way back to compulsive phone-checking all day long. What's it going to take for me to stop? I'm thinking about setting a timer every 3 or 4 hours; will let you know how that goes.
UPDATE: I did not set a timer every 3 or 4 hours. But I did take my Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr apps off my phone. The impact? Huge. All I can check my phone for now is the news and Instagram. (I wish I could remove Instagram, too, but it's only through the app that I can post pics to the site; fortunately, I'm not nearly as addicted to it as Facebook or Twitter.)
17) Pay attention to what I'm doing
When I'm taking a shower, take a shower. When I'm eating lunch, eat lunch. When I'm washing the dishes, wash the dishes. What this takes is mindfulness and conscious effort to slow down and focus on my current actions, not my next actions or thoughts about them. It's hard.
18) Use breathing exercises
Following my breath helps me calm down and stay in the present moment. One of my faves is this: Breathe in for 5 seconds, hold for 5 seconds, breathe out for 5 seconds, hold for 5 seconds; repeat. You can also try these (calming breath exercise, 4-7-8 breathing, alternate nostril breathing, and breath counting).
19) Change my environment
If I'm pacing around the house, lost in a worry spiral, the best chance I have of getting out of it is to change my environment. Because if there's something new for me to see and navigate, it forces me out of my head and into the real world again. Getting out of the house always helps (though my social anxiety rarely makes that easy).
20) Get worries off my chest
I have my worry journal for this, but I don't use it nearly enough. There's the one I publish here on the website (which is also how I create positive affirmations), but I have a worry journal notebook that I should be using to work through the worries that plague me every day, all day long.
I also have people to share with. Sometimes all it takes is saying something out loud – hearing myself say it and having someone else respond – for the darkness and doom of an anxious thought to dissipate.
Learn how to keep to keep a worry journal.
21) Give myself time to unwind before bed
Usually the unwind is in bed. That's fine, as long as I have a good hour or two before I go to sleep. Sometimes we talk. Sometimes we read. Most of the time we watch TV. It works and I love it, my favorite time of the day.
22) Get massages
I'm inclined to be realistic and say once a month — once a week at the most — but if I had my way, it would be every day.
23) Try acupuncture and acupressure
Both can evidently help with anxiety relief. I tried acupuncture for a sprained ankle that wouldn't heal and it did the trick. Now I'd love to see how it might help with anxiety. The same goes for acupressure, which I can learn to do on myself.
24) Take a day off every week
A day when I can do anything, or nothing, or everything (that's not work-related). It can be productive things – like cleaning or gardening – but not expected things. If I feel like shampooing the carpets, great! If I feel like repotting the plans, fantastic! The point is, I don't have to.
I'm not quite there yet, but I'm getting closer. And, in fact, I have a day off planned this weekend in Lake Arrowhead, where the only work I'm at risk of doing is taking new pictures for the website.
What do you think?
Love to hear your thoughts, suggestions, and experiences — with what's already on the list or anything you'd like to add.
Please note, nothing on this list is intended to replace professional help for an anxiety disorder. If you think you might have one, find a therapist and/or support group in your area. I personally found cognitive behavioral therapy to be invaluable for learning how to manage my Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Get the facts about women and anxiety.
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Mobile broadband has reached a turning point, esp. in emerging markets. Although growth and usage patterns exhibit a high degree of variability, mobile broadband traffic volumes have been registering exponential growth. This is attributed to multiple factors – a relative lack of fixed Internet infrastructure, the growing deployment of 3G networks, the accelerated adoption of smart phones, the influx of application stores and the increasing use of bandwidth-intensive applications, such as streaming video by consumers. As per the Ovum Research Report, the small screen devices would account for 1.6 billion connections by 2015, equaling 77% of the total mobile broadband connections in emerging markets.
As an expanding segment of consumers begin to access mobile broadband, more and more telecom service providers are striving to provide a high-performance network to deliver rewarding multimedia experience and encourage long-term customer loyalty whilst supporting market differentiating services. However, the sustained growth in traffic volumes, has the potential to overwhelm network resources, introduce higher latency on the network and negatively impact the overall quality of service delivered to consumers. In addition to the sheer growth in data volumes, the mix of traffic transiting the network has also altered considerably. Wireless networks must scale to support delay-sensitive, real-time multi-play services such as interactive gaming and streaming video. As the strain on the network, driven by subscribers and their applications, is becoming more uneven and less predictable, previous traffic capacity models (based on historical trends and usage patterns) are no longer applicable to scale.
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New traffic-shaping models can enable operators to optimally utilize existing bandwidth and monetize traffic growth. To maintain network performance during peak traffic times and meet spikes in user demand, operators can control bandwidth usage at a per customer level.
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Respiratory disease
How to help patients optimise their inhaler technique
Examining the impact of sub-optimal inhaler technique and how healthcare professionals can support patients in optimising their technique.
Source: Illustration by Javier Trigo
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are common conditions in the UK and inhaled medications are the cornerstone of their management[1]. Good inhaler technique is essential to maximise the benefits of these medications and improve outcomes for the patient. This article considers the impact of sub-optimal inhaler technique and how healthcare professionals can support patients in optimising their technique.
The goal of asthma treatment is for patients to be symptom free and to be able to lead a normal, active life. More information on asthma, its diagnosis, treatment and management has been covered in previous articles[2],[3]. The diagnosis, treatment and management of COPD has also been covered in previous articles[4],[5]. In England and Wales, 45 million prescriptions for inhalers were issued in 2011 at a cost of around £900m[1].
If used correctly, inhalers deliver a smaller effective amount of the drug directly to the site of action in the lungs, with a faster onset of effect and with reduced systemic availability that minimises adverse effects (when compared with systemic administration). Despite this being the preferred method of medication delivery to the lungs, evidence suggests that many patients are unable to use their inhalers effectively[6]. Although study results vary, estimates of inhaler errors include up to 90% of patients using pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDIs)[6],[7],[8] and up to 54% of patients using dry powder inhalers (DPIs)[6],[9]. Inadequate inhaler technique lowers drug deposition to the lungs, wastes medication and may lead to poor disease control, reduced quality of life, increased emergency hospital admissions and higher treatment costs[10],[11]. In 2014, the National Review of Asthma Deaths (NRAD) reported that misunderstanding and misuse of inhalers was thought to have contributed to a significant number of the 195 asthma deaths during 2012[12]. According to the NRAD report, only 49% of patients reviewed in primary care had their inhaler technique checked in the year before their death[12]. Furthermore, 17% of patients admitted to hospital (n=83) did not have documented evidence that their inhaler technique had been checked during their admission[12].
There is increasing evidence to suggest that correct inhaler technique plays an important role in improving medicine adherence[13],[14],[15], clinical outcomes[14],[15], quality of life[16] and use of healthcare resources[14]. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), England's health technology assessment body, guideline for patients with COPD[17] and the British Thoracic Society guideline for asthma[18], both recommend that prior to prescribing a new inhaler, the patient should receive training and education in the use of the device. Both sets of guidelines also advise that inhaler technique should be regularly assessed at each clinic visit[17],[18]. However, recent data suggests that only 7% of healthcare professionals could demonstrate all the correct steps for using a MDI[19].
Correct technique depends on the inhaler type, therefore, patients need to understand the right steps for their own inhaler. It is a good idea for healthcare professionals to learn how to correctly use each inhaler device and to be aware of common errors so they can confidently demonstrate this to patients.
Types of inhaler device
Broadly speaking, there are two classes of inhaler devices[6]: aerosols, which are either solutions containing medications or suspensions of solid particles in a gas, generated from devices (e.g. pMDIs or breath-actuated pMDI); and DPI delivery devices containing drugs in powdered formulation that have been milled to produce particles in the respirable range. DPI delivery devices allow the particles to be separated by the energy created by the patient's own inspiratory flow, compared with the pMDI where the device itself generates the energy[20]. For further information, see 'Table 1: Advantages and disadvantages of the main inhaler types'. See Figures 1–5 for the range of devices currently available.
|Table 1: Advantages and disadvantages of main inhaler types
|Reproduced with permission from[21].
|Metered dose inhalers (MDIs)
|MDI + holding chamber, reverse-flow spacer or spacer
|Dry powder inhalers (DPI)
What are the common problems with inhaler technique and what are their solutions?
Despite the development of several new types of inhaler device over the past 40 years, there has been no sustained improvement in how patients use them[6]. Initiatives trying to improve patient use of inhalers have included: regular training programmes for patients and healthcare professionals; printed instructional material and videos; measures and devices to make inhalation easier (e.g. the development of a breath-actuated MDI and the attachment of a holding spacer to the MDI); and the design of various DPIs. However, a recent systematic review of inhaler technique concludes that incorrect inhaler technique is unacceptably frequent and has not improved over the past 40 years, indicating an urgent need for new approaches to education and drug delivery[6].
All types of inhaler devices have similar efficacy when tested under strict clinical trial conditions[22], however, in the real-life setting of clinical practice, a perfect inhaler does not exist; each has its advantages and limitations (see table 1). For the individual patient, inhalers should not be viewed as equivalent, and device type must become an important variable to consider when planning optimal treatment. Ensuring effective inhalation and drug delivery to the target site depends on many factors, which ultimately impact on patients' response to treatment. In practice, the choice of inhaler device should not only take device-related aspects (e.g. aerosol velocity) into consideration, but also patient factors (e.g. inhalation flow, dexterity, cognition and preferences). With all inhaler types, error rates increase with age and the severity of airflow obstruction[23],[24].
Incorrect inhaler technique is common, regardless of the type of device prescribed. Patients may be given different inhaler types, receive minimal training (if any) and sometimes receive incorrect training on how to use the device. Therefore, it is important to understand the differences between these two types of inhalers, especially regarding how fast the patient inhales (inspiratory flow)[25],[26],[27]. The concurrent use of multiple types of inhaler devices with different techniques can confuse patients. Ideally, patients should be prescribed one type of device or, failing that, all aerosols or dry-powder devices so that the same inhalation technique can be used.
Examples of common inhaler technique errors and recommendations for improvement are described in 'Table 2: Common inhaler technique errors and suggested solutions'.
|Table 2: Common inhaler technique errors and suggested solutions
|Common error
|Explanation and suggested solutions
|Not shaking an aerosol inhaler device before use
|Not shaking the canister properly may lead to inconsistent dosing and poorly functioning inhalers. Shake all inhalers; most dry powder inhalers (DPI) do not need shaking before use.
|Not priming the aerosol inhaler device
|Aerosol inhalers require priming (to check that the spray is functioning) before using for the first time, or if they have not been used for a while (usually five to seven days).
|Not breathing out before inhaling
|Breathing out fully (or as much as is comfortable) reduces the amount of air in the airways and increases the available space for air from the next breath. The result is a deeper than normal inhalation, maximising the opportunity to carry the drug to the site of action.
|Incorrect positioning of inhaler device
Patients should be instructed not to hold a DPI with the mouthpiece pointing downwards during, or after loading, a dose, as the drug can escape. It should be kept horizontal or upright.
The patient should keep their chin up or head slightly tilted back when using the inhaler. It should be placed correctly in the mouth and the lips should form a tight seal over the mouthpiece.
|Incorrect coordination of pressured metered dose inhaler (pMDI) actuation with inspiration
|To deliver the medication to the lungs from a pMDI, the patient must coordinate breathing in with pressing the canister.
|Delay in inhaling drug through a holding spacer device (a device when combined with a pMDI helps to improve aerosol delivery)
|The medication stays suspended in the spacer for a short time only, so if patients fail to take each dose without delay immediately after loading the spacer, a proportion of the dose is deposited on to the inner surface of the spacer and is therefore lost.
|Incorrect inspiratory flow rate: breathing in either too fast or too slow
|The total lung deposition of an inhaled drug is strongly affected by the speed of inhalation.
|Not holding your breath after inhalation
|The 'breath hold' increases lung deposition through the process of sedimentation. By keeping the air still for a few seconds, a greater number of particles will sediment on to the receptor sites because of gravity.
|Multiple actuations without waiting in between actuations
|Very rapid actuations can reduce the dose delivered per actuation.
|Using an empty inhaler
|Patients frequently fail to detect when the inhaler is empty, particularly when using reliever aerosol devices.
|Poor maintenance of inhaler or spacer device
|Spacers should be reviewed every 6–12 months to check that the structure is intact (e.g. no cracks), the outer casing is clean and the valve is functioning.
How can healthcare professionals talk to patients effectively about inhaler technique?
Training of patients by healthcare professionals has been shown to be an effective means of improving technique[28], but it needs to be repeated at intervals, and it is essential that those providing the training are themselves able to demonstrate the correct technique.
A recent study suggested that up to 25% of patients have not received any verbal instruction for the use of their prescribed inhaler[10]. When given, instruction is often rushed, poor quality and not reinforced. Only an estimated 11% of patients receive follow-up assessment and education on their inhaler technique[29]. Inhaler technique has been found to deteriorate over time (possibly after as little as two to three months)[30], so instruction needs to be repeated at regular intervals. In an Australian study, 75% patients using an inhaler for an average of two to three years reported that they were using their inhaler correctly but, on objective checking, only 10% demonstrated correct technique[31].
Figures 1–5 provide a summary of the techniques for the commonly used inhaler devices, and common errors with patient technique, that healthcare professionals can use as a guide before training patients.
Figure 1. How to use a metered dose inhaler (MDI)
Illustration by Javier Trigo
Figure 2. How to use a metered dose inhaler (MDI) with spacer
Illustration by Javier Trigo
Figure 3: How to use an Accuhaler
Illustration by Javier Trigo
Figure 4: How to use a turbohaler
Source: Illustrations by Javier Trigo
It is a good idea for healthcare professionals to learn how to correctly use each inhaler device (see additional resources for useful videos) and to be aware of common errors (see Table 2 and Figures 1–5), so they can confidently demonstrate this to patients. Healthcare professionals should also learn the rationale for each step of the instructions, so they can clearly explain its importance to patients during counselling (see 'Box 1: How to engage with patients to confirm inhaler technique' and 'Box 2: Inhaler technique checklist').
Box 1: How to engage with patients to confirm inhaler technique
- Introduce yourself to the patient;
- Ask the patient if you can discuss their inhaler treatment with them. Do not ask "Can you use your inhaler?" It is better to say "Can you show me how you use your inhaler so that we can see if we can improve the amount of medicine getting into your lungs?" Do not rely on the patient's assurance that they know how to use their inhaler; most are unaware that their inhaler technique could be improved;
- It is worth understanding what the patient knows about their lung condition. Educating patients in correct inhaler use may also improve adherence to their treatments;
- Discuss the inhaler with the patient, explaining what medicine it contains and how it should help their lung condition;
- Describe the steps of using the inhaler device (see Box 2 and Figures 1-5);
- Once you have described the steps, show the patient how to do it yourself;
- After you have demonstrated the optimal technique, ask the patient to show you how they would use the inhaler. Check they are doing it correctly and, if needed, explain how they can improve their technique. Non-availability of ample placebo devices can be a barrier to effective education. If a patient has their own inhalers, then an extra dose of these could be given if it is thought unlikely to cause undue harm;
- Ensure the patient knows how to keep their inhaler clean and in good working order. As every inhaler is different, ask the person to follow the manufacturer's instructions. Also, make sure your patient knows how to recognise that their inhaler is empty or nearly empty;
- Ask the patient if they have any questions or concerns about their medicine and the steps to optimise the delivery to their lungs;
- Repeat instruction regularly. Inhaler technique must be rechecked and education must be regularly reinforced in order to maintain optimal drug delivery.
Box 2: Inhaler technique reminder checklist
- Prepare the device (e.g. remove the mouthpiece cover, open the device, hold the inhaler upright).
- Prepare the dose (e.g. shake all aerosols and load dose for DPIs).
- Breathe out gently as far as is comfortable (not into inhalers).
- Put the mouthpiece in the mouth and close the lips around it.
- Breathe in:
- Check co-ordination of breathing and actuation of MDI
- Think about the type of inhaler device - is it an aerosol device or DPI?
- Breathe in slowly and steadily for all aerosol devices (including through a spacer device).
- Breathe in quickly and deeply for all DPIs
- Remove inhaler from the mouth and hold breath for ten seconds
- Repeat dose (if applicable), replace mouthpiece cover or close device.
Additional resources:
- The Greater Manchester Inhaler Technique Improvement Innovation Project, part of Wessex Academic Health Science Network, has produced a number of videos and podcasts on inhaler technique and how to use specific devices, including:
- Asthma UK has also produced guidance on inhaler technique for patients, as well as a number of videos on inhaler technique and how to use specific devices, including:
Anna Murphy is consultant respiratory pharmacist, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and honorary visiting professor, De Montfort school of pharmacy, Leicester.
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MGM Settles James Bond Copyright Lawsuit Over Universal's 'Section 6'
MGM won't be taking Universal to court over James Bond.
The studio and Bond rightsholder Danjaq have settled their lawsuit over Universal's spy film Section 6, which they'd claimed was "a James Bond knockoff." In court papers filed on Wednesday, MGM and Danjaq dismissed their copyright infringement suit against the studio and screenwriter Aaron Berg.
The parties have come to an agreement, but MGM and Danjaq are reserving the right to sue again if there's something in the film they don't like.
The plaintiffs sued in April, claiming the project, which centers on the historical origins of the British intelligence agency MI6, is a ripoff of the blockbuster Bond franchise. Their lawsuit, filed by O'Melveny & Myers' Robert Schwartz and Quinn Emanuel's Marc Becker, claims that the project's similarities to the Bond films include "a daring, tuxedo-clad British secret agent, employed by 'His Majesty's Secret Service,' with a 'license to kill,' and a 00 (double-O) secret agent number on a mission to save England from the diabolical plot of a megalomanical villain." The project's other similarities to Bond were unsurprisingly never revealed. Both parties' documents were heavily redacted to protect the project's details.
Universal, represented by Bert Fields and Aaron Moss of Greenberg Glusker, responded that the action was premature because the screenplay was still under revision. The studio claimed to have advised MGM that all copyrightable Bond material would be excluded from the final draft.
The studio tried to kill the lawsuit, arguing it shouldn't go forward because Section 6 hadn't been greenlighted. "Threadbare allegations about hypothetical future infringement in works yet to be produced are simply not actionable," its motion to dismiss read. "It would be a patent waste of resources for the parties and the Court to entertain this action at such a premature stage."
The court disagreed. In September, U.S. District Judge James Otero denied the motion, though the reason isn't clear because his order is under seal.
Berg submitted his own motion to dismiss in which he claimed there were no substantial similarities between the works. The similarities were only scenes à faire, or broad tropes like the "diabolical madman" common to "almost any bad guy in any action movie," the screenwriter's filing held.
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Meanwhile, production has begun on the 24th James Bond film, titled Spectre, which will feature Daniel Craig in the iconic role and Skyfall's Sam Mendes returning to the director's chair. It's slated for a Nov. 6, 2015, release.
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