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Amelia Morgan: We must recognise that people can change – not just lock them up in jail
Venture Trust is delivering collaborative and effective community-based interventions for people caught up in the Scottish criminal justice system.
The work we are doing was recently featured in The Scotsman.
Evidence shows community sentences are more effective at reducing reoffending than short prison sentences and outside of prison people can access the services to help with rehabilitation.
Collaborative and sustained support does break the cycle of offending and reduces the social harm and financial costs for individuals, families and communities. Often it is poverty, inequality and adverse childhood experiences and the trauma resulting from domestic abuse, addiction to drugs and alcohol that underpins offending behaviour. These issues need to be addressed and can be best addressed outside of prison for many people. Scotland can create safer communities by being bold. Investing for the long term - in services which work - is fundamental to build confidence for victims of crime, sentencers and the public, and will result in making communities safer.
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Is there any hope for Saving Hope?
Written by : JeromeWetzelTV published Sunday 8th July 2012
On this week's Saving Hope, "Out of Sight," Dr. Alex Reid (Erica Durance, Smallville) is almost shut out of an important surgery, a double hand replacement, because she falls asleep during a meeting. Her new boss, Dr. Kinney (Wendy Crewson, 24, ReGenesis), thinks Alex has lost her edge, grieving over fiance Charlie (Michael Shanks, Smallville, Stargate SG-1) in a coma, and assumes Alex is close to a total crash and burn. But Alex has Joel (Daniel Gillies, The Vampire Diaries) to look out for her, and with his help, she is able to prove herself again.
Saving Hope isn't very good. It's also not bad. It's one of those medical shows that hangs out in the middle ground of watchable, but not appointment television. This is probably a death sentence, especially combined with the fact that it's airing on NBC in the summer and has lost ratings almost every week. It's hard to be sad about the impending demise.
On the face of it, it seems like a series worthy of taking a chance on. Staffed with a cast of sci-fi and CW actors, an intriguing move, the show's conceit is that Alex mourns Charlie, while Charlie hangs out as a ghost. But Charlie isn't helping Alex solve cases, which has so been done before. Rather, the best parts of the show involve Charlie trying to figure out how he might wake up by talking to other dead people and coma patients, and Alex struggling to hold on to herself while missing him.
In "Out of Sight," these plots seems to come to a head. Charlie meets someone who has been asleep for about thirty years, and this patient encourages Charlie to move on with his "life," as it is. Charlie, instead, decides to do the opposite, redoubling his efforts. At the same time, Alex is also told to move on, but the second she forgets about Charlie for a moment, she is overcome with grief and returns to his side.
The problem here is that such strong co-dependence is not attractive. Yes, everyone wants to be inspired by true love. And viewers are expected to continue to root for the pair because we see them both on screen every week. However, with the stories taken separately, they both really should begin to find a way to live without one another. It's folly to hold out this false hope, and put one's life on hold for an indefinite member of team. At least, until Charlie wakes out of his coma or finds a way to communicate with Alex, and then the series may take on a different tone. I'm not anxious for this day simply because it may fall into that helping each other solve medical cases formula, which is not at all fresh.
Saving Hope also relies relatively heavily on the patients. They are not the entire story, as there are some romantic triangles and hooking ups going on. Which is like early Grey's Anatomy, with a cast of characters that just aren't as interesting. There is no sense copying something if you can't rise to the level of the original. Saving Hope fails to do so.
Even worse, in "Out of Sight" Dr. Tolliver (Glenda Braganza, Men With Brooms) admonishes Maggie (Julia Taylor Ross, Silent House) by telling her to "Look for horses, not zebras." This phrase instantly calls to mind the recently ended show, House, which is another medical show superior than Raising Hope. If you are a young series, still struggling to define your identity and build your fan base, you do yourself no favors by making viewers think of shows similar and better than yourself.
In summary, Saving Hope is not terrible. But it's not great either, and many of the choices being made for the series are not doing it any favors. It it is going to last or earn any type of support, it needs to figure out what it wants to be, what will set it apart from its peers, and commit to it fast.
Saving Hope airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on NBC.
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Make Eat Get Read Go – July '15
July is a busy birthday month for us so unsurprisingly all of this month's MEGRG centres around birthday celebrations.
Sugarpaste rabbits
When it comes to a first birthday cake you can't go wrong with rabbits. The original plan was to fashion some out of marshmallows but last-minute ended up making them from good old sugarpaste. They are relatively simple to make, even when made bleary-eyed at 5am.
The Boot, Repton
We ate at The Boot's canal side sister pub, The Dragon, a few months back. The Boot opened a few months back after an impressive refurb. All of our usual Sunday lunch venues couldn't fit in a table of 7 so we chanced The Boot and I'm glad I did. Their roast dinners were very tasty, possibly one of the best I've had in a pub. Their puddings need refining, but we'll certainly be back. They also have a microbrewery on site and in between Hubs, my dad and brother they managed to try all the brews from their brewery.
Carly Dodsley Kissing Birds print.
I met Carly Dodsley at the Summer Fabulous Places event at the beginning of the month. I was drawn to her framed Kissing Birds illustration and peacock plate. It's all made & designed in the heart of pottery – Stoke on Trent. Her current Ornithology collection is right up my street given I have a weakness for art and crafts featuring birds. Her illustrations remind me of some graphics used on pottery in the 1950s/1960s. There is something about her work that makes me think it's worth investing in. Maybe a future gem?
Homemade Memories
I've read Kate's Little Loaf blog for a good few years so when I heard she was bringing out a book I was really pleased. I received a copy for my birthday and oh my, what a treat. Not a cookbook you want to look at when dieting. Find out how to make your own Bounty bars as well as a naughty grown up version of Angel Delight called Butterscotch Devil's Delight. I think this will have to be one of the first recipes I make from the book.
Fabulous Places with VIP ticket
I've been going to Fabulous Places events since they began in a small country hotel in the Derbyshire Dales. Now they hold markets three times a year in Derby Roundhouse. For my birthday Hubs bought me a VIP ticket to their Summer Market and spending money for the event along with very important Me Time. The ticket included a goody bag, discounts from many of the stalls and most importantly free cake and Prosecco in the VIP lounge. This is the first time I've been to the event as a VIP but there's no going back for me!


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IS-2 - Soviet heavy tank of the Great Patriotic War. Abbreviation: IP means "Joseph Stalin" - the official name of the serial Soviet heavy tanks registration 1943-1953 gg. Index 2 corresponds to the second production model of the tank of the family. During the Great Patriotic War together with the designation of the IS-2 on an equal use of the name IS-122, in this case, the index means 122 caliber main gun machine. IS-2 was the most powerful and most heavily armored tanks of the Soviet production of the war, and one of the best tanks at that time in the world. Tanks of this type played an important role in the battles 1944-1945 period, particularly distinguished themselves during the storming of cities. After the war JS-2 have been upgraded and were armed with Soviet and Russian army until 1995. Also, the IS-2 tanks were supplied to several countries and participated in several post-war armed conflict.


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Nhat Tan Bridge - Focus: Monitoring
VSL's monitoring equipment forms the 'nervous system' of Vietnam's longest cable-stayed bridge.
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Nhat Tan Bridge - Focus: Monitoring
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Saving a structurally deficient parking structure by replacing the post-tensioning.
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Rach Mieu Bridge - Focus: Monitoring
VSL' s contract for monitoring and the provision of technical assistance for a major cable-stayed bridge.
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Rehabilitation, strengthening and protection of concrete structures all require thorough investigations, clearly defined procedures, expert execution and systematic quality control. Through its wide range of construction and engineering services, VSL provides engineers, contractors, consultants and owners with the specialist advice they need. VSL's experienced specialists can inspect and assess civil engineering works, buildings, bridges and industrial structures both to determine present condition and to initiate any measures found necessary for restoration to full service condition. In many cases, the team of VSL experts will also undertake the project management for the rehabilitation work, liaising with the contractor and/or owner.
VSL offers a wide range of specialist services in each of the main areas of structural investigation, repair, strengthening and protection for bridges, office buildings, residences, industrial buildings, factories, warehouses and historic structures.
VSL's products and services
VSL provides services in structural diagnostics and the monitoring of concrete structures:
- Inspection, assessment and diagnosis of structural deterioration
- Assessment of the causes, risks and consequences involved
- Use of state-of-the-art equipment and inspection techniques to detect defects before any significant damage can occur
- Monitoring schemes, including definition and design, implementation, operation and interpretation.
Advantages of VSL's services
- The experience of an international specialist, to anticipate and analyse structural deterioration
- State-of-the-art systems and technologies to remedy defects
- Provision of integrated turnkey services worldwide within the VSL network
Contributing to sustainable solutions
Precise assessment of critical potential damage at an early stage allows adequate preventive measures to be implemented before the damage become too costly to repair or before the state of the structure's deterioration demands demolition.
Repairs and regular preventive actions serve to extend the life span of a structure, which leads to financial savings and reduced wastage of materials.
How it works
There are many inspection and assessment methods and these are usually divided into destructive and non-destructive. Within these two categories, VSL provides a full range of services:
Non-destructive methods
Visual inspection/ mapping
Visual inspection provides information about the general condition of the structure and involves mapping of the observed concrete distress (eg cracking, spalling and delamination).
Visual inspection/mapping
Acoustic impact survey
Acoustic impact testing of a concrete structure involves mechanical sounding of accessible concrete surfaces with a hammer while listening for audible changes in tone. A metallic ring means that the concrete is sound while hollow 'drummy' areas are identified as unsound. Unsound areas are then typically marked on the exposed concrete surface with marking paint or a lumber crayon.
The locations that have been sounded are usually documented on condition survey drawings to assist in estimating construction repair costs.
Ferroscan pachometer survey
Ferroscan pachometer surveys are used to determine the diameter, orientation, spacing and depth of embedded reinforcing bars. Reinforcing steel configurations detected during the survey can then be compared to the designed reinforcing details.
The technique also indicates 'clear' areas where concrete core samples can be taken without risking cutting into the steel reinforcement during the extraction process.
Ferroscan pachometer survey
Schmidt/rebound hammer test
The Schimdt/rebound hammer test provides a quick assessment tool to ascertain the quality of the concrete in situ for correlation with a programme of taking samples. The test is performed in accordance with the ASTM C-805 standard method for rebound testing of concrete hardness. This non-destructive testing can be used to determine the consistency of the concrete throughout large concrete structures.
Schmidt/rebound hammer test
Ultrasound Pulse Velocity (UPV) testing
Ultrasound Pulse Velocity (UPV)
Testing using the ASTM C-597 Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) technique employs low-frequency mechanical energy for rapid evaluation of the relative quality and compressive strength of hardened concrete. The test method is based on the physical laws of elastic stress wave propagation in solids. A repeated pulse is generated and applied to one face of the test object by means of a transmitting piezoelectric transducer. The pulses pass through the concrete member and are detected at the opposite boundary by a receiving transducer. Relative quality and homogeneity of concrete is evaluated by statistical comparison of pulse velocities measured at grid points established on a concrete structure. Relatively low measured pulse velocities may indicate low concrete strength and reveal the presence of defects such as cracks, deficient concrete consolidation or voids.
Ground Penetrating Radar scanning
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) scanning is a quick, easy, safe and effective way to locate buried obstructions (eg rebar, tension cables, conduits and voids) in concrete structures prior to drilling, cutting or coring.
Impact echo test
The impact echo test involves applying a short-duration stress pulse to the concrete surface. The pulse from the impact is reflected back from defects and external boundaries to the receiver. It is an effective method for detecting large voids or delamination in plate-like structures where these defects are parallel to the test surface.
Half-cell potential survey
This survey involves measuring the electrical potential of an embedded reinforcing bar relative to a reference half-cell placed on the concrete surface. The comparison is used to indicate the likelihood of corrosion activity.
Half Cell Potential Survey
Destructive methods
Destructive methods require the collection of samples, including concrete cores taken using wet rotary diamond core drilling techniques and concrete powder samples obtained by using rotary hammer drill powder extraction. Once samples have been extracted, the holes are patched with shrinkage-compensating repair mortar.
The following laboratory tests may then be conducted on the extracted samples:
Carbonation depth
Carbonation depths are determined using a modified phenolphthalein pH indicator solution sprayed onto freshly fractured concrete surfaces. Visual observation of the resultant sprayed surface colour tints indicates the existing concrete environment and current susceptibility to corrosion activity.
Chloride ion content of hardened concrete
Chemical extraction test results determine the chloride ion level within the concrete. The detected level is an indicator of the potential electrochemical corrosion process of the metal embedded within the concrete mass.
Compressive strength testing
Core Sample Extraction
Test results provide strength values and are an indicator as to the relative quality of the concrete.
Structural appraisal and diagnosis
Structural remedial work demands thorough diagnosis of damage and deterioration as well as a full assessment of the causes, risks and consequences involved. VSL employs state-of-the-art equipment and special inspection techniques to detect any defects in concrete, reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete structures before any significant damage can occur. Close cooperation with material testing institutes and structural designers together with the use of the latest investigation techniques enables VSL to prepare precise and comprehensive reports, covering topics such as:
- Inspection and surveillance of concrete structures
- Condition evaluation of concrete structures
- Root-cause analysis
- Design of repair strategies
- Order-of-magnitude costing
Plant Condition Management System™
Plant Condition Management System™
The Plant Condition Management System™ (PCMS®) is a multi-phase approach developed to address deteriorating civil infrastructure proactively before the occurrence of any safety-related incidents, diminished structural integrity or reduction in industrial capacity/production. An interdisciplinary team of VSL personnel uses the LQQ (Locate, Qualify and Quantify) method to conduct a condition survey to determine areas of concern, highlighting safety, structural and durability issues. VSL evaluates the cause of any concrete distress that is readily apparent, establishes repair priorities, provides conceptual recommendations and produces order-of-magnitude costs for the associated repairs.
Condition evaluation survey
Condition evaluation, Sungei Damuan Bridge Brunei Darussalam, 2006)
A condition evaluation survey is a detailed assessment of a deteriorated concrete structure and is used by VSL to evaluate the causes of existing distress in reinforced concrete and to provide conceptual repair recommendations and an order-of-magnitude repair cost. The basic tools used in the survey include:
Non destructive methods:
- Visual inspection/mapping
- Acoustic impact survey
- Ferroscan pachometer survey
- Schmidt/rebound hammer test
- Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) testing
- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) scanning
- Impact echo test
- Half-cell potential survey
Destructive methods:
- Carbonation/pH test
- Rapid chloride ion test
- Compressive strength test
DeMon: VSL's full-service monitoring package
Monitoring of the cable-stayed Peldar Bridge, Columbia, 2002
DeMon is a combination of services provided by VSL to bring the data from the monitoring (instrumentation and inspection) of the structure to the desk of the owner and the designer in the simplest way. It consists of 'back end' and 'front end' modules. The back end, DeMon Site, is a software package installed on site to collect and filter the data from any type of sensor. The front end, DeMon Server, is a secure web server for processing the data and allowing authorised people to access their project data in real time from anywhere. Added services such as real-time alarms and back analysis can also be included. p>Reports can be generated by the DeMon system for distribution as electronic or printed documentation between all the interested parties.


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Before blogs begin, product flatlays are fashioned and social media feeds are made scroll-worthy, the team at Melbourne Social Co believe all great brand awareness efforts have one thing in common – a digital marketing strategy.
A roadmap to guide online communications for a designated period of time, a digital marketing strategy is a transparent document used to outline a brand's online goals and objectives, followed by the digital marketing methods recommended to achieve these.
Without a proportion of your business's marketing budget dedicated to online exposure, your brand's product or service is about as easy to find as a needle in your industry's haystack. At Melbourne Social Co, our digital marketing strategies demystify the steps to social media success and how to increase your brand's visibility – both online and offline.
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RENO — In an emergency situation, a Nevada Army Guard Mustang can be a horse's best friend.
That fact was clear April 25 here at the Army Aviation Support Facility during a horse rescue training session that included the 1/189th Ground Support Aviation Battalion (nicknamed the Mustangs), the Washoe County Regional Animal Services office and the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. The event marked the first time a Nevada Army Guard helicopter participated in large-animal rescue training.
Throughout the day, Mustang 88 a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, crewed by 1/189th Soldiers worked with animal rescue crews hooking-up different sling harnesses containing horse mannequins to simulate real-life situations. Teams rotated until all were comfortable working under the helicopter.
The interagency training stemmed from Pets Evacuation and Transportation act signed into law on October 6, 2006. The law requires each state to include animal rescue in its emergency plans.
"The Federal Emergency Management Agency mandates every state and county include pet rescue in its emergency plan," said Berry Brode, the director of Washoe County Animal Services. "Here in northern Nevada, people have a lot of horses; therefore, we need to train in large-animal rescue techniques"
Although the WCAS staff trained for several days in other rescue techniques, the aviators completed their requisite training in one day.
"We are a last resort called in only in extreme circumstances," said Chief Warrant Officer 5 Daniel Walters, an instructor pilot. "For soldiers, this is similar to common long-line or sling-load training. But these civilian animal rescue workers need to experience what it is like operating under a helicopter."
"We conduct inter-agency training so that everyone recognizes each agency's respective capabilities and what we can do together." said Bobby Smith, operational supervisor for Washoe County Animal Services. "The joint training with the Guard provides knowledge of each other's skill sets and allows us to conduct safety training when working with a helicopter."
The primary focus of the training was the safety of the human rescuers during a rescue.
"The safety of the people is more important than the safety the animal," Brode said. "The importance of this training is to have certified personnel available if a horse requires rescue.
"If all other options have been exhausted, we will call for the Nevada National Guard or Nevada Department of Forestry to assist with the rescue. And those personnel will be familiar with the rescue techniques."


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Colazal uses are concerned mainly with treating the symptoms associated with ulcerative colitis. These symptoms can include diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and abdominal pain (or stomach pain). The medicine may also be used in combination with changes in lifestyle or diet. Colazal can be given to children as young as five years old. Off-label Colazal uses can include the treatment of Crohn's disease.
An Overview of Colazal UsesColazal® (balsalazide disodium) is a prescription medicine that has been licensed to treat ulcerative colitis. It is part of a group of medications known as aminosalicylates.
Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that leads to inflammation and sores in the lining of the large intestine and rectum. It commonly causes abdominal pain (or stomach pain), diarrhea, and other symptoms (such as rectal bleeding or extreme urgency to have a bowel movement). At this time, the causes of ulcerative colitis are not fully understood. Although ulcerative colitis complications can be quite severe, there is only one ulcerative colitis cure -- surgery. Other than surgery (see Ulcerative Colitis Surgery), ulcerative colitis treatment options can include the following:
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EU rewrites plans to scrap mobile roaming charges
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European officials are rewriting detailed plans on how to bring data roaming charges to an end in countries across the EU.
Last year, the European Parliament agreed that extra costs faced by EU travellers using a mobile phone would be scrapped in June 2017.
Detailed plans announced this week suggested that charges would only be banned for 90 days a year.
That draft has now been ripped up and new plans will be published soon.
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An interim limit on roaming charges has been in place since April, with a full ban anticipated by June 2017. From that point, users within the EU will be charged the same as they would be in their home country.
The aim of the ban, in part, is to prevent EU consumers being caught out by huge bills when downloading films or other data during their European holidays.
There have been a number of cases when mobile users have been landed with bills for hundreds of euros or pounds.
Critics of the ban suggest the loss of revenue for mobile phone companies could push up prices in general, including prices for non-travellers.
The European Commission drew up plans which suggested that the full ban would in fact have a time limit.
The proposal would have let companies charge roaming fees to consumers who used their phones abroad for more than 90 days in a year or for more than 30 days in a row.
Commission spokesman Alexander Winterstein said that, on average, EU citizens spent 12 days abroad per year.
"Roaming charges are going to disappear entirely by June 2017, period," he said.
But he added that, on the instruction of Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, the draft proposal of exactly how that would happen would be withdrawn and a new version would be produced.
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The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr is the next Chapter of ZeniMax Online Studios' award-winning online RPG, The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO). For the first time since 1994's The Elder Scrolls: Arena, players and their friends will trek the arid plains as well as the skooma-producing grasslands of Elsweyr, the homeland of the cat-like khajiit race. The all-new adventure brings with it the Season of the Dragon, introducing the commanding winged beasts to ESO for the first time. In this journey, you're no Dragonborn, so you'll need to work with your fellow heroes and powerful allies to take the dragons down and protect Tamriel from the ever-present fire-breathing threat.
The Season of the Dragon is a year-long interconnected adventure for the epic and award-winning ESO story, spanning all four updates in 2019, including the Wrathstone DLC dungeon pack, the Elsweyr Chapter, the Q3 DLC dungeon pack, and the Q4 Story DLC. Along with the interconnected story comes the dark and mysterious – yet highly anticipated – Necromancer Class, massive Dragon Attack world events, quality-of-life updates, and much more. With around 30 hours of new story content to experience, The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr brings entirely new experiences to ESO, presenting veterans and those new to the game with astounding new stories and content.
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- Adventure in the Desert Environments of Elsweyr - In Elsweyr, you can travel across the savanna grasslands, scorching deserts, and palatial cities as the Province tangles with invading Imperial forces and menacing dragons. You can interact with its many colorful and varied residents, including moon-sugar farmers, Imperial occupiers, and wandering nomads. In this new Chapter, you'll be able to truly dive into the life, history, culture, and mythology of the Khajiit people and their homeland. Elder Scrolls veterans may recall exploring the province of Elsweyr in The Elder Scrolls: Arena as well as its outer edges in The Elder Scrolls Online's regions of Reaper's March and Khenarthi's Roost.
- Dragons Wreak Havoc upon Elsweyr - The Dragons have returned to Tamriel. Unleashed upon the world by the unwitting Abnur Tharn, the great Kaalgrontiid and his followers stalk from the skies and threaten to burn down the ancestral home of the Khajiit.
- An All New Class - Necromancer - With this dark, mysterious new Class – the game's first new class since 2017's Morrowind Chapter – players will be able to command the dead and cast powerful elemental spells to overcome your foes and bolster defenses. The Black Arts at your fingertips, manipulate the flesh of involuntary souls to take on those that stand in your way. With the Necromancer, death itself is a weapon.
- Massive New World Events - With the new dragon menace threatening Tamriel with a ferocity unlike anything you've faced to date in The Elder Scrolls Online, players must work together to quell the massive Dragon Attack world events. With no Dragonborn in sight, it's up to the combined power of you and your fellow heroes to protect the inhabitants of Elsweyr by banding together and slaying as many dragons as possible.
- A New Elder Scrolls Online Chapter for Everyone - The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr builds on ESO's Chapter structure introduced in the ESO: Morrowind Chapter in 2017. Chapters deliver massive amounts of new content and features that are equally accessible and fun for both existing and new ESO players.
- New Players - New players can jump right into The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr and start a character in a fresh tutorial and starter area, without needing to play previous ESO content. Since the original base game is included with The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr, new players also have access to hundreds of hours of additional adventures throughout Tamriel. New players get immediate access to the full base game, Summerset and Morrowind chapters, with any Elsweyr digital pre-purchase.
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The rosters for the World Baseball Classic were officially released yesterday, and six Toronto Blue Jays players will represent their respective countries.
Roberto Osuna and Marco Estrada will suit up for Team Mexico in March. Both pitchers had fantastic 2016 campaigns for the Blue Jays, and it is no surprise that they were offered to play for Mexico. The two pitchers will play in a designated pitcher's pool and can be subbed in and out of games throughout the tournament. After allowing four runs on seven hits over three innings in the 2013 World Baseball Classic, expect Estrada to both play more innings, and allow less runs. As for Osuna, expect the now 22-year-old to pick up where he left off this past October.
Marcus Stroman and J.A. Happ will dawn the red, white and blue, and represent the United States. Stroman will serve as a regular starter, while Happ will be a part of the designated pitchers pool. This means that Happ will not be eligible to pitch in the first round, but can be substituted onto the roster for later rounds if they advance. Although the Blue Jays don't have notable bats of American or Mexican descent, the two countries both brought in two Blue Jays pitchers, and three of them contributed to Toronto having the lowest ERA in the AL last season.
Dalton Pompey will represent Team Canada, and will presumably play centerfield. Pompey, a player who rarely stays on Toronto's roster for large portions of the regular season, will compete for both Canada this March, and for a spot on the Blue Jays roster after spring training. Russell Martin, who was reportedly going to serve in the infield for the red and white, will not participate because of insurance complications after his recent knee surgery.
While Martin wishes he had been able to participate with Team Canada, former Blue Jays outfielder Michael Saunders decided not to participate and opted out of his initial agreement to play. Saunders recently signed a one-year $9 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. This decision can either mean that Saunders is nervous he will get injured and once again start the season on the DL, or he simply believes he is 'too good' to play for Team Canada.
Jose Bautista, who recently re-signed with the Toronto Blue Jays, will play for the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic won the WBC Championship in 2013 defeating Puerto Rico in the championship. Former Royals right-hander Yordano Ventura, and former utility infielder Andy Marte both passed away on January 22nd. Although it is unknown whether Ventura was going to pitch for the Dominican Republic or not, and that Marte never represented his country during the WBC, expect Bautista and his teammates to commemorate both athletes this March.
Minor league pitcher Jordan Roman will play for Team Italy. Roman, who played Single-A last season with the Lansing Lugnuts, a team in the Blue Jays organization, will Join an Italy team that has overachieved in the past. In 2013, Team Italy upset Mexico 6-5, and stunned Team Canada, with a 6-2 victory in 2009. Roman will represent Italy with former Blue Jays infielder Chris Colabello, and ambidextrous pitcher Pat Venditte.


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The chief of the Golden Sword lodge gets hauled off by masked riders, and is never seen again. His son, Bai Yu Lung (Kao Yuen) resolves to find him, and travels to the frontier in his search. While there, he befriends Ngai Jin Gung, a beggar/thief who turns out to be a beautiful woman (Cheng Pei Pei). It must have been confusing for wandering swordsmen back then, what with the sheer volume of cross dressers. At last they discover that the masked riders belong to the Dragon Palace, an all-woman kingdom that naturally must have an all-male slave labor camp. Our two heroes show astounding prowess early in the picture, capturing an opponents sword with chopsticks; defeating the villainous "Three Cripples" (led by a one-eyed Ku Feng) in only 10 stances -- but by the end they are almost totally ineffectual against the Dragon Palace, making the final reel drag considerably compared to the fast-paced action that came before. At a time when director Cheng Cheh was seeing great success delivering "staunch masculinity" to audiences hungry for it, Lo Wei kept the fighting swordswoman alive in Hong Kong Cinema in a series of films starring Cheng Pei Pei, THE GOLDEN SWORD being just one -- not the best by a long shot, but good enough for a marginal recommendation.
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iPhone App Turns Music Discovery Into Addictive Game
If you feel the need to compete in every sector of your life, you're in luck — because a new iPhone app that melds gameplay with music discovery just hit the scene.
AudioVroom [iTunes link] — born from the energy drink-fueled morass that is Music Hack Day — is an app powered by music intelligence platform The Echo Nest and packed with jams courtesy of 7digital that lets you interact with your radio stations — and your friends.
"Our inspiration came from our desire to share music with each other, but due to the copyright issues and limitations of file-sharing, we came up with the idea, almost two years ago, to stream music in subscription format and simply exchange preferences, which is completely legal," says co-founder Marcos Lara.
Upon installing the app, you can choose to let it dig through your iTunes, better tailoring future listening to your preferences. Then, much like Pandora, you can search for artists and create a radio station of similar bands, which you can then rate: "love," "wtf?" and "fail." (You get 6 skips per hour, folks.) Loved songs are added to a list for easy re-listening, and stations are also catalogued for later use.
Every time you rate a song, you get points, which you can use to listen to still more music. Everyone starts out with a cache of 1,000 points upon download (you can also buy points — $40 per year garners you unlimited listening).
Points are key to AudioVroom if you want to keep listening for free, and a lot of point-garnering is about interacting with others, both online and in the "meatspace."
Digitally, you can add friends by inviting people via your phone's contact list or via email (we yearn for Facebook integration), and IRL, you can add friends by bumping phones. Bumping also transfers your friends' favorite songs to your device and creates a playlist based on your mutual preferences.
Like any good social game, you can also score badges via bumping: "First Bump" occurs when you bump with your inaugural friend, and scores you 250 points, "Slow Dance" is meted out when you bump with the same person four times, which nets you 100 points. "Shake Baby, Shake" means you've bumped 10 times, and garners you 500 points.
Moreover, you can search for nearby DJs and check out what they're listening to, tapping into their playlists and adding your own jams. Co-founder Marcos Lara plans to try out a new feature called "DJ Mode" at San Francisco Music Hack Day this weekend. DJ Mode creates a station based on the preferences of everyone in the room with AudioVroom installed and allows all users to manipulate the playlist. Right now, users can only "join" said DJ sessions; "host" capabilities are coming soon.
As it stands, this app seems more like an aural game than a venue in which one would actually linger in order to listen to music. We can see if being a hit at parties and among music-loving groups of friends, but not really a go-to for the passive listener (for one, it lacks caching, which is rather essential for a mobile app — but Lara says that could come later).
However, that might be okay. There are tons of music subscription services out there, and not many based on fun and interaction (with the exception of Rdio). Therefore, AudioVroom's allure lies in differentiation.
Lara and fellow founder Sanem Alkan have managed to score an undisclosed amount of funding from angel investors for SocialGenius, which was founded to distribute the app, so we'll see what future iterations of AudioVroom have in store.
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On softly tanned deer leather artistic patterns are drawn with vivid lacquer. "Inden", originally born in Koshu, the current Yamanashi Prefecture, is a rather unique and somewhat peculiar piece of craftwork inspired by the spirit of "samurai". It separates itself from most traditional Japanese artifacts, which are usually beautiful, calm, simple and sentimental in nature.
The history of Inden goes back some centuries, making an appearance in "The Chronicles of Japan" (or Nihon-shoki), the oldest history book in Japan. In the Shosouin house in Nara, where treasures of extreme value from the 7th and 8th centuries are stored, lay the Inden "tabi" socks (though contemporary ones are mostly made from cotton, they were made from leather back in time), and in the Todaiji temple one can find Inden papeterie.
Takeda Shingen, famously known as the most powerful feudal warlord of the Warring States period, is said to have established the status of Inden as a part of samurai armor. Born in 1521, Shingen took a liking to the light and powerful Inden, used it in his own armor and organized for its production to center itself in Koshu. It was the beginning of the history of Koshu Inden. "Shingen-bukuro", a deer leather bag big and sturdy enough to hold an entire set of body-armor, was named after Takeda Shingen.
In the 17th century, Uehara Yuhichi, the first president of Inden Workshop, which had begun its business back in 1582, came up with unique techniques to draw patterns on deer leather with lacquer – a revolutionary change in the world of Inden which used to be just the making of patterns with colors by smoking straw or pine resin. Also, the geometric design from India (or Indo in Japanese) was adopted (denrai in Japanese) in its pattern, which is said to be the reason why its name, "Inden," was established. In addition to its practicality, Inden started to get attention as the cutting edge of fashion, with its adopted samurai taste appealing in this age of peace. In the 19th century, Inden acquired its own status as the local specialty of Yamanashi, as its products received an award at the National Industrial Exhibition, which led to the production of more modern items such as handbags as the demand increased. While its samurai influenced design is appealing in itself, you will find further samurai spirit in its truly durable nature, as it never gets torn no matter how many times you throw it down.
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As long as there are stories about the dangers associated with the smoking-cessation drug Chantix, there will be references to Carter Albrecht, who was on the drug the night he was shot to death on September 3. Take, for instance, this story from the Los Angeles Times posted this afternoon, about the Federal Aviation Administration today banning pilots and air traffic controllers from taking Chantix. That's because the Pennsylvania-based nonprofit Institute for Safe Medication Practices has released a study detailing "multiple safety problems" associated with the drug.
Indeed, the white paper lists "a wide spectrum of injuries, including serious accidents and falls, potentially lethal cardiac rhythm disturbances, severe skin reactions, acute myocardial infarction, seizures, diabetes, psychosis, aggression and suicide." Which is what Carter's roommate, bandmate and best friend Danny Balis said way back in September, before the government began paying attention. And the Los Angeles Times reiterates today: "Chantix gained notoriety last fall when a Dallas-area rock musician named Carter Albrecht was shot to death as he pummeled a neighbor's door in the middle of the night. Albrecht's family and his girlfriend blamed the 34-year-old musician's outburst on his taking Chantix." --Robert Wilonsky
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VGP – The World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN) is expected to attract the participation of around 800-1,000 delegates, including high-ranking leaders in ASEAN and other nations in the region, representatives from large-scaled organizations and world and regional leading corporations.
The information was released on August 6 at the fourth meeting of the organizing committee for the WEF ASEAN to review the preparation for the event scheduled for September 11-13.
With the theme "ASEAN 4.0: Entrepreneurship and the Fourth Industrial Revolution", the forum will covers 60 sessions, including sideline activities such as a forum on innovative start-up, a festival on Vietnamese culture, a business summit, and a fact-finding tour to Ha Long Bay in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh.
At the meeting, sub-committees reported the preparations on connectivity, logistics, reception, communications, culture and security and health, proposing measures to tackle obstacles and difficulties to ensure the organization of the event.
Deputy Minister Bui Thanh Son highlighted the meaning of the WEF ASEAN 2018 as one of the nation's crucial diplomatic events in 2018, asking sub-committees to make efforts to complete preparatory works in August 2018 to ensure the success of the event.
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In order to ensure that every single customer on your list has given their permission for you to email them, you should have customers opt-in to your list twice before you send the first email. While it may seem cumbersome, it solidifies their interest in your emails, and will prevent any issues with spam issues and complaints.
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At Girls & Football SA is an award-winning organisation in South Africa that focuses on creating safe spaces for girls and young women to develop through sport, media and education. Through their unique programming, Girls & Football SA team has designed workshops dedicated solely to the development of girls and young women.
They us football to raise awareness around and tackle the challenges girls and women face in South Africa. The high numbers of HIV/Aids, sexual harassment and sexual assaults are devastating, but South Africa is also facing an under reported challenge - 'corrective rape', which is effecting the livelihood and safety of lesbian women in the country.
'Corrective rape' is the term used to describe when men rape lesbians in what they see as an attempt to 'correct' their sexual behavior. As Founder and Director Jos Dirkx explains, "Lesbian girls or women of any age can be targeted in such an attack. As a result, many girls and women feel it is unsafe to have a 'different' sexual orientation, and they also feel that society struggles to accept lesbian women, despite South Africa's progressive constitution and the legalization of gay marriage which came into effect in 2006 when the Civil Union Act came into force". She goes on to state that, "Although corrective rape does happen, it's important to recognize that change is being made by many young South Africans, and various organizations and individuals that believe in safety and equality".


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What a coincidence – I just got a green lace dress which I plan to wear with a black blazer. 🙂 Love outfit #2 as well, great for family get-togethers!
The holiday season has officially arrived, and you know what that means – lots of excuses to get dressed up! Whether it's a big family gathering, a night out with friends, or a formal cocktail party, it's always nice to a have a few outfit ideas on hand for those holiday festivities.
Here are four holiday outfit formulas that are easy to put together, but will keep you looking chic and polished:
Outfit #1 – Sweater + Sequin Skirt
Product Info: Sweater – H&M, Skirt – Boohoo, Flats – ASOS, Clutch – Macy's, Necklace – Nordstrom, Lipstick – MAC in "Prepare for Pleasure" | Hair Photo: Elle.com
This outfit is the perfect mix of textures and styles. Pair a fancy, eye-catching sequin skirt with a cozy emerald sweater for a festive yet comfortable look. Pointy-toed black flats are a classic addition, but keep things trendy with a studded collar necklace. Finish off the ensemble with a neutral clutch, twisted bun, and rich red lips.
Outfit #2 – Sleeveless Blouse + Cardigan + Dark Wash Jeans
Product Info: Blouse – Target, Cardigan – Dorothy Perkins, Jeans – Old Navy, Shoes – Target, Earrings – Lord & Taylor, Headband – Modcloth
Want to look cute and stylish at a more casual gathering? Grab your nicest pair of dark wash jeans, then pair them with a dressy sleeveless blouse in a rich jewel tone. Layer on a simple, cozy cardigan, and dress things up with a pair of leopard pumps. A sparkly headband and cute gold stud earrings polish off the look.
Outfit #3 – Lace Dress + Black Blazer
Product Info: Dress – H&M, Blazer – Wallis, Shoes – Aldo, Tights – Topshop, Earrings – Accessorize, Clutch – Topshop | Hair Photo: Elle.com
A lace dress in a rich, dark color is always a good choice for a holiday party. Pair it with a fitted black blazer (this one has cool leather detailing and zipper pockets). Keep your legs warm with black tights, which go perfectly with these high heel black booties. Accessorize with jeweled earrings and a black-and-white clutch. Style your hair with a few loose waves, and you're ready to go!
Outfit #4 – Sheer Blouse + Black Pants
Product Info: Blouse – H&M, Pants – Gap, Shoes – DSW, Clutch – Kohl's, Necklace – Forever 21, Mascara – Drugstore.com | Hair Photo: Elle.com
Every girl should have a pair of black pants in her closet – they're the perfect base for a dressy look. Pair them with a sheer blouse and red wedge heels for a classic combo. Add some sparkle with a silver chain necklace and metallic clutch. Go for a bold eye look with some mascara, eyeliner, and eyeshadow (smokey eye, anyone?), paired with beautiful wavy locks.
What holiday events are you dressing up for this year? What do you think of these looks? Which outfit is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!


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Wednesday, May 22,2013
'A particular genius'
Pianist Sergei Kvitko's road to Carnegie Hall
by Lawrence Cosentino
Sergei Kvitko strangled his water bottle and looked at the clock. It was just before 7 p.m. on April 30, and he was due on stage at 7:30 for a grueling solo piano concert at Michigan State University's Cook Recital Hall.
That night, the hall was sold out and people were turned away. (A second concert, a week later, was added.) But Kvitko wasn't smiling. Before a concert, when no one is around, he often addresses the floor thus: "Why the fuck do I do this to myself?"
Racing the biological clock, Kvitko was marking his 45th birthday by training for a debut recital on Thursday at Carnegie Hall. He was hustling down his self-imposed "road to Carnegie" Midwest tour, with 14 stops in two months, with typical Kvitko overkill.
Kvitko isn't a career pianist, but when he plays, he leaves sweat — and occasionally blood — on the keyboard. His signature piece, the epic "Pictures at an Exhibition," is a hallucinogenic promenade in an imaginary gallery where visitors are sucked into the art on the walls. No Kvitko recital is perfect, but they are overpoweringly real, part artistry, part confession, part bullfight.


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People often ask what it takes to get a POS/ERP system integrated with their website. This article is meant to demystify this process and shed some light on what's involved in getting your website synchronized with your POS or ERP data.
Project Management Website (BaseCamp)
Every new client is set up in our project management website with a tool called BaseCamp (from 37Signals). Everyone involved in the project is set up with their own account which includes the ability to read, post messages, ask questions and follow along with the project. Oftentimes, stores will be working with other agencies, designers and developers, and they can be added as well. Finally, we also like to include one or more representatives from the POS/ERP company or Value Added Reseller.
The goal of this website is to improve communication for everyone on the team and provide an easy-to-use tool to keep track of project deliverables, to-do items and messages. Modern Retail has found this tool to be far superior than other mechanisms, like e-mail, where messages can be misplaced or left unanswered. BaseCamp creates an open and collaborative environment because everything is accessible by everyone, and all parties are included.
Team Members
Every integration project is assigned at least two team members from Modern Retail:
- Project Manager
- Integration Engineer
Engineers and developers are amazing at what they do, but let's face it, they aren't always the best communicators. That's why we assign both an engineer and project manager to every integration project. This allows the developer to do what they do best, freeing up the project manager to give the customer some personal attention and make sure the communication keeps flowing.
Installation varies from project to project based on what POS/ERP system is being used and the e-commerce platform. If an installation is required, Modern Retail is happy to perform it for you. We can also give you instructions to install yourself, using your own IT staff or agency. The decision is up to you, and we're happy to accommodate either approach.
Data Validation
What is data validation you might ask? Well, Modern Retail is going to take a look at the data coming over from your POS or ERP system before we start passing it over to your e-commerce platform. We do this because, in some very rare cases, the data coming out of the POS or ERP system can't be used. Generally, this happens when people are using the system in an unsupported way, making the data coming out of the POS or ERP system invalid or corrupt. If you are one of these rare individuals, Modern Retail will either tell you what's wrong with the data so you can work with your POS or ERP company to fix it, or we can return your setup fee. However, Modern Retail believes this is a far better approach then sending dirty data over to your website, which no one wants.
An essential step in any system integration is to make sure it actually works. Working together, we will test your POS or ERP integration to make sure products are flowing up to your website, and order and customer information is flowing down to your POS or ERP system.
Most of our integrations require very little training. However, we're here to help answer any questions you may have about your integration. We want to make sure you feel comfortable and understand how everything works before turning you over to our support department.
After your integration is up and running and has passed acceptance testing, you will be turned over to Modern Retail's support organization. For more information about how Modern Retail handles ongoing support and upgrades, please read:
Modern Retail has performed nearly two thousand integrations over the years, and our goal is to make this process as painless as possible on you and your business. If you should ever need anything during your integration process, please contact your project manager through BaseCamp. If your integration is already up and running and you need help, please submit a Support Request, and our team will lend you a hand. Thank you.


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It's terrific to watch Matthew McConaughey in a movie where he isn't immature, outrageously cocky, silly, trying hard for laughs or all of the above. Actually, he's quite terrific in The Lincoln Lawyer as Mick Haller, street smart criminal defense attorney, who cruises around in the back seat of an older model Lincoln. Haller is self-assured and not exactly perfectly ethical and McConaughey imbues him with a nice touch of seriousness and caring. It's probably the most effective he's been on screen since way back to Lone Star.
The Lincoln Lawyer is the story of Louis Roulet (Ryan Philippe) who is accused of severely beating up a prostitute. Roulet is a wealthy SoCal 'kid' who drives a Maserati and a Range Rover and sells real estate as part of his mother's business. Roulet engages Haller as his defense attorney. Telling much more would give away too much of the plot's intrigue. Suffice it to say, as Haller instantly suspects, there is a good reason Roulet engages an attorney who home offices in the back seat of a Lincoln town car instead of a big time Beverly Hills defense attorney. The yarn unravels bit by bit as we learn the answer to this question.
There really is nothing at all new in the accused criminal/courtroom drama happening in this movie. The courtroom scenes contain at least two really silly parts that anyone who has watched Law and Order would know would not happen, a biker gang is always handy to have on speed dial and the ex-wife as an assistant district attorney is just so convenient for Haller. (And the ex-wife post-coital outburst at Haller for being a criminal defense attorney comes completely out of nowhere.). Yet, overall the film is executed very well, contains great, well-delivered dialogue and keeps you entertained.
Director Brad Furman has made a good looking, stylish film dipped in a nice urban LA feel. Except for a sex scene with a truly godawful music overlay and no heat whatsoever, every scene is engaging. Furman chose to tone down McConaughey's movie star good looks, a wise choice for this role.
The supporting cast raises the film's overall quality and effectiveness too. Philippe is perfectly shifty as Roulet. A particular standout is William H. Macy as Franklin, Haller's investigator. Macy sports long, unruly hair, an impressive mustache, the perfect best friend vibe and believable street cred. Also, showing up are Marisa Tomei (the aforementioned district attorney ex-wife), Josh Lucas (the prosecuting counsel), Bryan Cranston (in a too small role as a cop investigating a murder) and Frances Fisher (Roulet's mother).
Whether you will like this film completely depends on whether you like the genre. This is not high art but if you like the criminal element film with a smart guy thinking either on his feet or in the back seat of his car, The Lincoln Lawyer will please you.
Rating: 6.5 out of 10
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Total manual traceability with Meditrax
Meditrax is the first level quality assurance system for accreditation purposes. With Meditrax you can record the location, time, date, machine number and person responsible for specific actions, linking every process and making it possible to trace back to any information needed in case of irregularities.
Meditrax is the complete manual traceability and quality assurance solution that enables you to protect your patients and your facility by making it easy to document all steps in the sterile supply flow. The solution is easy-to-use and provides the same basic functionalities as an electronic solution.
Key Benefits
Document the full instrument reprocessing cycle
A complete manual traceability solution, Meditrax uses fit-for-purpose records, labels and pens. These specially-designed materials enable you to enter and retrieve detailed data about single instruments and instrument trays within the sterile supply workflow - from patient to washing and packing, sterilization and back to the patient again. Meditrax is your manual tool for documenting the full traceability circle.
Increase patient safety and protect against hospital acquired infections (HAIs)
According to the World Health Organization, millions of people are affected by HAIs every year. Documenting your instrument reprocessing with Meditrax helps protect your patients from irregularities in the sterile supply workflow.
High quality, long-term archiving of CSSD data
All Meditrax products were specifically designed to work in the challenging environments of the central sterile supply department's washers and sterilizers. High quality materials means your records will be well preserved even after 10 years, with detailed accounts of all processes, responsible employees and patients involved.
All records, labels and pens are made out of durable materials to ensure years of use and a lasting archive of critical information.
Traceability that protects your staff
By documenting that every process has been completed according to local sterile supply reprocessing guidelines, Meditrax helps protects your CSSD staff from potential liabilities. When an individual item requires attention, Meditrax is designed to record any non-conformance issues and all associated details.
Key Features
An easy-to-use instrument tracking system
Meditrax offers intuitive processes that make it easy for your CSSD to get started with traceability.
Your first step in instrument traceability
Meditrax is an easy-to-use manual traceability solution that is designed to ensure quick recording of processes and intuitive use by staff. The simplicity of Meditrax makes training and hospital implementation easy.
Meditrax makes an ideal first step when it's time for traceability in your CSSD as it clearly establishes the concept and introduces the steps to tracking both single instruments and instrument trays.
Materials developed for the CSSD
Meditrax provides a broad portfolio of products specially designed for the CSSD environment.
Water and temperature-resistant materials
Meditrax's records, labels and pens were specially developed to endure the challenging conditions of the sterile reprocessing. With our special waterproof records and pens, you can rest assured that traceability documentation will hold up inside washers and sterilizers without being damaged.
Audit and non-conformance modules
Meditrax supports the auditing of all sterile reprocessing.
Your archive for sterile reprocessing reviews and error reports
Meditrax offers modules for daily and weekly audits. The archived logbooks allow you to access relevant records if required at a later date, and they also support external audits and quality management.
The non-conformance module helps you control all medical devices that might have been rejected during the sterilization process. It also logs the corrective action taken by the department and person responsible.
Quality Assurance
Audit-quality documentation of the CSSD.
Ensure compliance in your sterile supply workflow
Meditrax's sterile supply records not only provide traceability for your hospital but also quality assurance through documentation for external and internal audits.
Meditrax is based on the ISO 9001 standard of quality management systems and has been used in hospitals throughout the United Kingdom and Australia for over a decade.
Explore the world of sterile supply management and the many ways in which Getinge can help you establish structured workflows that improve the hospital experience for patients, staff and management.
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Sterile Supply Management
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Sterile Supply Management
T-DOC Endo is Getinge's endoscopy traceability solution that manages and documents the complex handling and reprocessing of your endoscopes.
Hospital Wide
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Located between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara on California's famous "Strawberry Coast," Oxnard is a seaside destination that offers activities for every kind of traveler. Area attractions include Oxnard Heritage Square, Mission San Buenaventura, Channel Islands National Park and the bustling Channel Islands Harbor featuring shopping, dining, boating and direct access to unlimited beach activities including swimming, surfing and body-boarding. With its oceanfront location, recreational activities and inviting views of the dazzling Pacific Ocean, the Oxnard marina is a great place to stay and enjoy the leisurely lifestyle of Southern California.
Casa Sirena Hotel & Marina
Centrally located in the Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard, Casa Sirena Hotel & Marina offers 176 guest rooms with modern amenities in a seaside setting. Guests enjoy stunning views of the Oxnard marina and tranquil gardens from private balconies and patios while staying only steps from the numerous recreational options of the Channel Islands Harbor and nearby beach. Fine dining is available at the Lobster Trap Restaurant, which also serves Sunday brunch, and a complimentary continental breakfast is offered on weekdays. Casa Sirena Hotel & Marina 3605 S. Peninsula Rd. Oxnard, CA 93035 (805) 985-6311
Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Hotel & Resort
Situated on the beach just steps from the Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard, the Mediterranean-style Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach is an all-suite hotel offering luxury accommodations and deluxe amenities including a swimming pool, tennis courts, a fitness center, meeting space and on-site dining at the award-winning Capistrano's Restaurant. Additionally, guests enjoy a complimentary, cooked-to-order breakfast every morning. Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Hotel & Resort 2101 Mandalay Beach Rd. Oxnard, CA 93035 (805) 984-2500 embassysuites1.hilton.com
Hampton Inn Channel Islands Harbor
Overlooking the Channel Islands Harbor marina, the Hampton Inn Channel Islands Harbor provides comfortable accommodations and deluxe amenities including the signature Cloud Nine Bed Experience, high-speed Internet and complimentary breakfast. Guests have easy access to local attractions and the beach while enjoying the hotel's swimming pool, fitness center, tennis courts and a children's playground during their stay. Hampton Inn Channel Islands Harbor 3231 Peninsula Rd. Oxnard, CA 93035 805-985-1100 hamptoninn.hilton.com
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Important Contact Information:
The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences provides students with curricular and co-curricular programs on topics such as writing for publication, conducting effective research and networking with faculty members in order to enter either academia or industry. Contact Carla Lee Johnson, Interim Director for Student Services by phone at 817-735-2649 or by e-mail at email@example.com.
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Do you have an exciting business idea you would like to develop? Do you have an existing business you would like to expand? Do you want to win seed money? Join Raptor Tank, a business pitch competition at Montgomery College!
Orientation dates:
Thursday, October 19, 8:30-9:30 a.m. in HU 133
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Art & Sole by Jane Weitzman // Wallet // Fragrance // Flats
Mother's Day is around the corner and the best present for a mom in my opinion is something classic. I get my love for shoes from my Mom, so I just know she would adore Art & Sole by Jane Weitzman, that features 150 fantasy art shoes from the Stuart Weitzman collection.
A nice wallet in her favorite color, this is something useful that I'm sure she would use a lot.
Again it doesn't have to be Chanel No 5, but just a bottle of her favorite fragrance.
Last but not least, a gorgeous pair of flats. These are sophisticated and hell I need a pair for myself. (this and this would also be awesome options as well)
A peek at Art & SoleA copy of Art & Sole was gifted to me, all opinions are my own as always 🙂


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Wrigley is adding an exciting new flavour to its STARBURST® candy portfolio this January. Packed with juicy great tasting fruit flavours, STARBURST Very Berry is the latest variant to join the existing £18.5m portfolio. Available in four mouth-watering flavours – Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry and Cranberry – STARBURST Very Berry is available in single (45g), hanging bag (150g) and sharing pouch (192g) formats, including price marked pack options.
Berry flavours have a proven track record of driving growth in to the sugar confectionery category so new STARBURST Very Berry will help retailers' cash in on the fast growing flavour trend. STARBURST flavour variants have proven to be 89% incremental to the brand , and the launch of STARBURST Very Berry is projected to drive nearly £4 million in retail sales as Wrigley looks to drive category growth.
Designed for great stand out on shelf, the distinctive STARBURST yellow remains prominent whilst a splash of dark purple frames the pack to highlight the deliciously juicy berry flavours inside. Also available with a price flash on pack, retailers will be able to offer consumers even more value with a £1 RRP PMP hanging bag and 49p RRP PMP single pack format.
A wide range of engaging POS material is available to retailers looking to support the launch, whilst Wrigley's dedicated field force will be on hand to share merchandising advice with retailers. Hundreds of cash and carry depots will also be supported with off shelf cardboard activation to encourage product trials in store.


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a series of posts
The real wan
so anyways its up to u if u wanna watch it
but just giving it a 2/5..
better buy dvd lol =)
anyways continuing with the previous post
i got the pics of the car that was burnt like mad
and made the basement a living hell dat day
here are the remains of the Ford Lynx
and it was a students car
thats scary =X
She is light...
but has the trouble of locking =X
camwhorers =D
my muscles look big O.o lol
amazing! haha
this pic is hillarious..
as we were pointing at the lift
it suddenly opened...
and we laugh like crazy
pastry class...
nikki and her friend doing cheese cake
the cake
Crazy after class =D
he cried!! =D
we ordered a whole lot of food
and i'll let the rest of the pics explain =)
Me and Eunice
Couple 2: Ejinn & Josh
Chung with his half a chicken =)
Chia with the carbonara
the table
the other side
Josh and his Carbonara
the table
Mervyn slurping his spaghetti down
Josh and Chung
the whole table
the ice cream cake
who says guys cant camwhore in toilets? lol
Merv giving his b'day speech =D
he tries to blow!!
The couple =)
My wife and I
the family =)
Guess what? we are all 'j's
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Me and Merv
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Causes of Incontinence
Urinary incontinence isn't a disease, it's a symptom. It indicates some underlying problem or condition that likely can and should be treated. A thorough evaluation by your doctor can help determine what's behind your incontinence.
The ins and outs of bladder control
Except when you're urinating, your bladder muscle stays relaxed so that it can expand to store urine. The relaxed bladder gets support from increasing contractions of your pelvic floor muscles. Your bladder and pelvic floor muscles communicate with each other to help hold urine in the bladder without leaking.
When your bladder is full, it sends nerve signals to your brain. In response, and at an appropriate time and place, you relax your pelvic floor muscles and your bladder contracts, allowing urine to pass through the urethra and out of your body.
Causes of temporary urinary incontinence
Certain foods, drinks and medications can cause temporary urinary incontinence. A simple change in habits can bring relief.
Easily treatable medical conditions also may be responsible for urinary incontinence.
Urinary incontinence can also be a persistent condition caused by some underlying physical problem — weakened pelvic floor or bladder muscles, neurological diseases, or an obstruction in your urinary tract. Factors that can lead to chronic incontinence include:
Women produce less of the hormone estrogen after menopause, a decrease that can contribute to incontinence. Estrogen helps keep the lining of the bladder and urethra healthy. With less estrogen, these tissues lose some of their ability to close — meaning that your urethra can't hold back urine as easily as before.