text:
Apple Inc. (AAPL) engineers have been working since 2005 to reinvent TV viewing. Designing the gadget may prove easy compared with convincing media and cable companies to loosen their grip on the television industry.
Sept. 6 (Bloomberg) — Peter Misek, an analyst at Jefferies & Co., talks about the outlook for Apple Inc. He speaks with Tom Keene and Sara Eisen on Bloomberg Television's "Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg)
This battle is nothing like Apple's previous forays into the music and mobile phone spheres, when the maker of iPods and iPhones negotiated with weakened record labels and a fractured wireless industry. Now the stakes are even higher and the competition tougher.
Apple is vying with the likes of Google Inc. (GOOG), Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) to make TVs the digital hub of people's lives in an industry projected to reach $200 billion worldwide by 2017. Whoever wins must first strike deals with media companies or cable providers who have little incentive to cede valuable revenue streams. The result: Apple won't be releasing a new TV product this year, as analysts had predicted, said a person familiar with the company's plans.
"It's not a nice, simple, easy story that Apple is going to come in and turn the world upside-down and we're all going to live happily ever after," said Craig Moffett, an analyst with Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., who has been studying the cable industry for two decades. Moffett added that any notion that Apple could soon unveil its TV system "ignores the business realities that make this such a complicated industry."
In recent negotiations, the main stumbling blocks with cable companies have included a tussle for control over the software that determines the screen interface — the look and feel of the viewer's experience, said people familiar with the discussions. That's also what TiVo Inc. (TIVO)has been offering for more than a decade with its hard drive-equipped set-top box that allows viewers to easily record broadcasts and, more recently, stream Internet fare. TiVo's growth, though, has been stymied by fierce resistance from cable TV providers.
Diverging Interests
Apple, based in Cupertino, California, and cable providers have also diverged on whether a new Apple TV set-top box should be sold directly to customers or leased through cable providers, said people familiar with the talks.
So far, Apple's television effort has been limited to the $99 Apple TV, a small box that streams movies, shows and other content from the Web. Unlike set-top devices from cable providers, it doesn't deliver live broadcasts or record shows.
Since the middle of the last decade, Apple's engineers have been working on a more advanced product to allow viewers to quickly find shows and movies, blending both live and recorded material, the people said. It would recommend content based on interests and work seamlessly with Apple's family of other devices. An iPhone or iPad would double as a remote control, the people said.
Apple rose 0.6 percent to $674 at 10:41 a.m. in New York. The shares had gained 65 percent this year through yesterday.
Broad Deal
Unlike successful negotiations with music companies and book publishers, Apple co-founderSteve Jobs was never able to strike a comprehensive deal to create a product fitting that vision before his death last October. He regularly told Apple executives that unless the company can get more content, especially live broadcasting, Apple's impact on television wouldn't be disruptive, said two former Apple managers.
"We continue to pull the string to see where it takes us, and we are not one to keep around projects that we don't believe in and so there are a lot of people here that are believers in Apple TV," Tim Cook, who took over as Apple's chief executive officer a year ago, said in July.
Following Jobs's death, much of the responsibility for securing content deals has fallen to Eddy Cue, the senior vice president in charge of iTunes, said the people.
User Experience
Apple started talking with cable and media companies when it was building the first Apple TV, released on the same day as the iPhone in January 2007. Before the device debuted, talks withComcast Corp. (CMCSA) fell apart because the cable company wouldn't let Apple control the entire experience, including sharing data and giving access to all of Comcast's video content, according to a person familiar with the talks.
CBS Corp. (CBS) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Les Moonves said in a public appearance last year that he also has rejected different Apple TV proposals.
In some of its most recent negotiations, Apple has focused on cable companies that would give it access to live broadcasting without needing new content agreements. Under such a deal, Apple would release a new product for customers to access their set of channels, paid with a cable subscription, instead of leasing a set-top box from pay-TV operators for a monthly fee, a person familiar with the discussions said. Apple may also lease the boxes through cable companies, another person said. The box would be Internet-connected, similar to Comcast's new X1 interface, which is available in Boston, Atlanta and Augusta, Georgia, the person said.
Customer Links
Walter Price, an investor with RCM Capital Management (NLY) in San Francisco who met with Apple executives recently to discuss their television efforts, said cable and media companies are concerned that a better-designed Apple product will undermine their business model.
"It's a tough problem because the cable companies and media companies are not very enthusiastic about the prospect of Apple creating a better user interface," said Price, whose firm owns $1.9 billion worth of Apple shares.
Cable companies are also concerned about losing their link to customers in the same way Apple overhauled the relationship between wireless carriers and their customers after the iPhone debuted, said Rich Greenfield, an analyst at BTIG LLC in New York.
Regional Rollout
Apple is furthest along negotiating with Time Warner Cable Inc., said the people familiar with the talks. Yet even if Time Warner Cable agrees to a deal with Apple, it wouldn't represent a radical change for customers, who would still pay their monthly cable bill.
Apple may be looking to Time Warner Cable to be its first partner in a similar way that AT&T Inc. (T) helped bring the iPhone to market, one person said. This would be a departure from Apple's traditional strategy of releasing products nationally. Time Warner Cable, like all cable companies, only operates in certain regions. Los Angeles and New York City are its largest markets. Under this thinking, Apple would then expand the service if it proves successful, one person said.
"Unlike other distributors, we are not religiously wedded to absolutely controlling the user interface,' said Robert Marcus, chief operating officer of Time Warner Cable, in a telephone interview. He declined to comment on Apple specifically.
Integrating Content
Without gaining access to new rights, Apple would end up largely replicating TiVo's business model and relying on customers to buy a device based on how it organizes content and combining it with streaming services like Netflix, rather than unlocking content in one service.
"You need an approach where your role in the business aligns with the operator, rather than a strategy where you're looking to insert your brand in a way that diminishes the perception of value of what the operator brings to the table," said Tom Rogers, a veteran of such negotiations as CEO of TiVo, in a telephone interview.
Apple also would like to integrate more on-demand content for viewers to watch when they want, including older episodes of television shows, people familiar with the plans said. For that content, Apple needs to strike deals with media companies such as Time Warner Co., Viacom Inc. (VIAB) and News Corp. (NWSA)
Cable companies have released applications for the iPhone and iPad to allow customers to watch television on their mobile devices. There's a reluctance to go further because giving a third party too much control may lessen the value of the bundles of TV, Internet and phone services that cable companies sell, Charlie Herrin, Comcast's senior vice president of product design and development, said in an interview. He declined to comment on Apple.
"If I'm a cable company, do I really want to let Apple into my house?" said Jason Hirschhorn, the former chief digital officer at MTV and co-president of MySpace.


text:
Audio & Multimedia
Games & Entertainment
Graphic Apps
Home & Hobby
Network & Internet
Security & Privacy
System Utilities
Web Development
Today Most Popular
Downloads Total: 48 419 152 Today: 29 530 658
I downloaded your product....but can\'t get it to work on my vista system.
Good start, keep working on it Hi there;After testing your product yesterday I am impressed with your progress to date. Unfortunately the product did not do what I wanted it to do, or not as easily as I was hoping for so I have now stopped testing it. I look forward to future versions as it looks like the software has plenty of potential.Have a great day!Tom
Excellent Software Functionality I have reviewed many directory programs and which most all of them went so far as options.Directory Report in my opinion covers any thing imaginable to man kind. I like to purchase software with the most informative information. I will say the program performs well. Cordially,Dennis
Good enough but needs a better user interface In my opinion this useful software needs a more sophisticated user interface to gain satisfaction and usability level improvements.First of all the interface should reflect changes user does directly on the file system such as when deleting a folder through Windows Explorer.In second instance I would suggest some tree organization when showing data. Let's imagine when and why a user should use a software like this... I think is the case when you have a huge amount of files and folders to consolidate, perhaps some very old and going by memory doesn't help. In these cases you need ...
Simply OK I used it to measure the amount of space used by each user on the server.
Directory Report Review I wanted to print the directory structure of one of our internal installation CD-ROMs in a tree format. The only option I found so far didn't allow me to out put it in the format I'm uses to. I ususally create the txt file from a tree comand in DOS but couldn't out put hidden folders. I thought I would try your application because it also advertised functionality to use check sums for comparison of data. That would be helpful if I can figure out how to do it. I'm new at Directory printing so I'm struggling with how to ...
i don`t use it it was not exactly what i wanted but it is a good software !
Having found PowerFolder in your list of Mac applications, I downloaded it only to receive a Windows.exe file (tried this twice)
First feelings... Hi, Looking for a synchronization app for a little team, I was puzzled by powerfolder. Easy to install and quite easy to start. On thing which bother me is the lack of a very easy interface, or no tool to do this... so, for very novice PC user, we can hide all the options, buttons, and leave all these struggle to the administrator. Good luck with PowerFolder, Only my 2 cents, HTH. Best Regards, thierry
CPU Usage & Deleted files When i downloaded Powerfolder for the first time i really found it a great product, because it keeps two PC's over a LAN/WAN completely in sync. However since a week or two ago, i upgraded to the recently released version 2.0.0 and now i have a big problem that almost immediatly when Powerfolder starting at both machines on both machines the CPU usage by Powerfolder goes to over 95%. This is not making me happy as you probably will expect, because it dramatically slows down both PC's. Is this a known issue, or am i the first person reporting it. If ...
Opinion Hello: I receive from you somehow can not open the program Artmoney. please help me
Pretty easy to use. Worked fine on new and old games.
So far, tried it on a couple of old games, worked ok.
Art Money - my thoughts I have just put an order in for the full product. The download realy works! I've used this on several programmes now with good results. Looking forward to getting the full version to see how much more I can do with this system!My recomendation - if your struggling with a game and need more cash, etc. get this!
Capture webcams, streaming video, full screen, part of the screen and even video with sound. Seeing is believing! Use Webcam Video Capture to make people witness what you want to convey through an audio-visual medium.
Opinion Hello! I found the product interesting. But it seems that it is not possible to get the same quality/resolution in the recording as in the original. Is there something I have missed? Regards Johan Roll
Demo's bad Since you demo it, I can't even test it. Why not a 15 day trial. After all that work, it basically said, sorry, this won't work unless you buy it. it doesn't do what I wanted - which is to tell me that there are two photos with the same content, only one is bigger version. What is the cost. It didn't say.
Because I have A Macintosh I was not able to I didn't know from the download website that this is only for windows.
It just does not do the job I have tried to retrieve data from a burned dvd, mind you the dvd is not scratched or damaged in any way. CDRoller could not do a thing with this. Disappointing.
More to test Hi Guys,I believe, you should allow for restoration of at least a single file in your demo, in order to prove the superiority of your product. I'm the happy owner of the R-Studio bundle, but once it was not able to resurrect some data from a corrupted CD-R disk, I've decided to try your product. It's proudly shows that it is capable to restore all of my files, but I'm still in doubt, is that for sure? Because, most likely, only the FAT was successfully written to that CD-R!Please advise. One of my job duties is the software ...
Yeah, not going to pay $20 for this!
Good Program It did what I wanted it too. Although I could not save a file untill I purchased it. So I never endedup getting an icon. and me personally $20.00 is too much when I only needed to make one. Program had an easy enough to use though.
i found anydvd did everything i wanted i am very satisfied with the programe.if it was any cheaper i would buy it.living in australia things are a bit dearer when we buy from overseas,your programe is exellent and thanks for your time.
my trail verson expire i brought anydvd 18.104.22.168 it would not let me download it or send me my cd or please refund my money please. thank you;i have no number to get in touch with know one so here is my number;1 313 445 4344
I was asked by a friend to install it on his system after someone re-installed XP on it., he is really clueless and needed help installing it. I installed it and left when he started asking questions about it, after all, if he wants to use it he should find out what it's all about.bye
Opinion. I think it's an interesting product and very useful. Thank you!
Any DVD 22.214.171.124 I can not use the program: "your trial period has expierd"

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Every year more than 12,000 animals come to the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA. Many are in need of food, shelter and medical care. Some are lost and waiting to be reunited with their families.
Your gift will allow us to treat each animal with the compassion and care they deserve.
Tribute/Memorial GiftsDonate online using this form
Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.


text:
Ferrari enters a new distribution partnership with the italian company ABC Spa for the leather goods sector
During the acknowledged key event for new trends in the retail sector, Ferrari is presenting suitcases, small leather goods and a selection of Ferrari-branded clothes and accessories which, thanks to ABC Spa, will be distributed from 2013 in international airports.
This partnership offers maximum visibility for the Ferrari travel line through Shops in Shops, Pop-up Stores and Corners with the Ferrari Store brand in airports and selected specialist retailers in major cities.
Particular attention has been dedicated to the Lifestyle line, designed for customers and collectors from all over the world and fans of Ferrari's road cars.
The Lifestyle line joins the Fan collection, inspired by the world of Scuderia Ferrari racing. It is elegant, luxurious and steeped in heritage and offers clothes for men, women and children, designed with an emphasis on innovation and quality. A host of features are derived from the automotive world: the colours, the details, the fabrics and the leathers which are typical of Gran Turismo interiors.
The architecture of the Ferrari Stores is also new, to valorise the products and ensure a customer-focused purchasing experience. The new architecture is also adapted for the travel retail and duty free concepts, while it has already made its debut on the single-brand distribution chains with the Ferrari Store in Madrid and Munich, shortly to be followed by the opening of the first Brazilian location in Rio De Janeiro.
Historic and iconic images of the Company adorn the walls and frame the accessories and clothing. The concept gives full expression to the products, thanks to the spaces and lighting effects.
Quality materials and clean, light display structures lend the products maximum visibility and highlight their fine workmanship.
The Ferrari Store retail concept was designed and created to offer fans all over the world an emotionally charged purchasing experience, with a unique environment and a range of exclusive products which express the soul and the DNA of Ferrari.


text:
Star Wars Cake with Lightsabers
Jamie here! I love making birthday cakes – and my kids never run out of crazy ideas for what they want on theirs! While they're not always professional-looking, they're fun and special – and they remember every one!
If you have a little one that reeeeally wants a Star Wars Cake – then may the force be with you at birthday time. There isn't much in the world of Star Wars that is easy to bake into a cake – in fact – the light saber cake above looks a whole lot more like light daggers – but hey, it was at least recognizable, which is more than you can say for my attempt at a "Death Star Cake".
Please take a gander at this sad attempt below:
My second oldest proclaimed that this one looked like "A white sea-urchin with a dent in the side". Can I help it if I can't make grey icing to save my life? Or make a spherical cake?
This Star Wars Lightsaber Cake was for my son Thatcher's birthday a few years back – and I thought I'd pull it out of the archives to share!
First: You'll need a sheet cake for the base covered in frosting. (I covered mine in green, but go with whatever floats your boat)
Second: Gather some various cake, candy, cookie supplies to build your light sabers. Here's what I used – at least what I can remember:
- Twinkies (for the handles)
- Candy Bar cut in half (for the wider base of the sabers)
- Pretzel Rods or other long candy/cookie (for the saber length)
- M&M's (for the buttons on the sabers)
Third: Piece together your lightsabers on top the frosted sheet cake and cross them at the tips. Cover them by piping frosting onto them. (Grey/black for the handles and blue/red for the light) I had some trouble making grey again, apparently this is a serious flaw of mine.
Last: You'll need to build out from your candy base to sort of shape the lightsabers – so you may need to pipe a few layers of frosting until it looks just how you want. In the end – you can either line candles along the edges of the lightsabers or just place a number candle at the crux of the two!
Happy Star Wars Birthday!
And don't miss Kasey's awesome tutorial on How To Make a Star Wars Cake – she got super creative with a cookie cake and her son's new set. It's PERFECT for the cute but easy birthday planner!


text:
Monday, November 2, 2015
Thrillist and AM New York has listed Sugar Hill Market as one of the best events in NYC to attend for 2015 but many uptowners already know that! The HB curated boutique market has had some great word of mouth and also awesome shout outs by New York Magazine, Time Out, and New York Daily News in the past. SHM is now on a Holiday schedule with consecutive weekends plan for the upcoming months. The local popup also features new artwork exhibits hanging on the gallery walls which have been popular with collectors visiting the market. Follow the SHM Instagram account for more daily updates on upcoming event: LINK
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Probiotics show potential to minimize C. difficile
(Medical Xpress)—New cases of C. difficile-associated diarrhea among hospitalized patients taking antibiotics can be reduced by two-thirds with the use of probiotics, according to new research published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
"Probiotics are not a magic bullet, but these results suggest therapeutic probiotic agents, as well as some yogurts and probiotic dairy products, may be vastly under-used in some nursing homes and hospitals," says lead author Bradley Johnston, assistant professor in the Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and a scientist and clinical epidemiologist at SickKids Hospital in Toronto.
Johnston led a research team which compiled findings from 3,818 patients in 20 randomized-controlled trials. The trials tracked rates of probiotic use among in-patients and out-patients on antibiotics, and analyzed the rates of diarrheal illness associated with C. difficile. Probiotic powder and capsules, as well as yogurt, were included in the studies analyzed.
"That's why probiotics could be an effective, safe and relatively inexpensive approach to prevent C. difficile-associated diarrheal illness," says Johnston.
"The burden that this illness places on the healthcare system and the impact it has on patients' morbidity and mortality are substantial. Our findings demonstrate that probiotics have the potential to save lives and improve the quality of life of hospitalized patients at risk of contracting C. difficile associated diarrhea," says Stephanie Ma, co-author and chief resident in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at McMaster.
No serious adverse side-effects were associated with the use of probiotics. Projected onto current rates, probiotic prophylaxis would prevent three episodes of C. difficile-associated diarrhea per 100 patients (or 33 fewer episodes per thousand).
"Because C. difficile forms spores, it is difficult to eradicate from the environment. Probiotics can be easily integrated into the diets of hospitalized patients," says co-author Dr. Mark Loeb, professor of Pathology and Molecular Medicine in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, and division director of Infectious Diseases.
While treating and preventing infections, antibiotics can also destroy healthy bacteria in the colon. Probiotics help to reintroduce healthy bacteria.
Older hospitalized adults who are exposed to antibiotics are most at risk of serious C. difficile infection. It accounts for up to half of all diarrheal illness in hospital, and is a significant cause of illness and death in hospitalized adults.


text:
TOPEKA, Kan. -- The Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority announced Tuesday (10/23) that it has partnered with Google Maps in developing an on-line trip planning tool.
Topeka Metro riders will now be able to plan their trip from Point A to Point B by logging on to the Topeka Metro website at www.topekametro.org/riding/trip-planner. Instructions for use can also be found at this link.
Users will enter a starting point, a destination point, and desired departure or arrival time. They will then be directed to Google Maps, where the trip will be mapped, including information on which route(s) to take, estimated time and cost savings related to vehicle use.
A mobile app is also available. Users can go to m.google.com/maps on their mobile device browser and follow the instructions for downloading.
Metro officials said in a news release Tuesday, "Topeka Metro is excited to offer this enhancement to its customers and believes it will be a very useful tool, especially to those that are visiting or new to the bus system. This planning tool gives passengers the freedom and opportunity to plan their trips at their convenience, day or night."
"As part of Google's commitment to develop useful public-private partnerships, we are pleased to welcome Topeka Metro to Google Maps" said Ryan Poscharsky, Strategic Partner Manager at Google. "This partnership shows Topeka Metro's commitment to innovating, serving their riders, and attracting new riders."


text:
Hebrews: For the Person in the Pew
eBook (PDF), 94 Pages
Price: $4.95
This commentary on the book of Hebrews is part of a series of commentaries, each to be published by Quartz Hill Publishing House, and each to be in a concise format. The textual base of the commentary is the venerable American Standard Version of 1901. This English version is really one of the best ever produced and it continues to be valuable even now, over 100 years later. There are no frills here: no extensive footnotes, no lengthy outlines, no overbearing introductions—just the text and what it means.
Available in PDF Format
Ratings & ReviewsLog in to review this item
There are no reviews for the current version of this product
There are no reviews for previous versions of this product
Product Details
- Copyright
- Jim West (Standard Copyright License)
- Publisher
- Quartz Hill Publishing House
- Published
- October 1, 2011
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 94
- File Format
- File Size
- Product ID
- 17566420
Formats for this Ebook
|Required Software
|Any PDF Reader, Apple Preview
|Supported Devices
|Windows PC/PocketPC, Mac OS, Linux OS, Apple iPhone/iPod Touch... (See More)
|# of Devices
|Flowing Text / Pages
|Learn more about ebook formats and e-readers
Your notification has been sent
Lulu Staff has been notified of a possible violation of the terms of our Membership Agreement. Our agents will determine if the content reported is inappropriate or not based on the guidelines provided and will then take action where needed.
Thank you for notifying us. We will email you with the results and/or actions taken as a result of the investigation if you chose to receive confirmation.
We were unable to complete your request.
We were unable to complete your request.
Listed In
More From
see more >
Baruch: For the Person... Paperback:
2 Kings: For the Person... Paperback:
Through the Year with... Paperback:
1 Kings: For the Person... Paperback:
2 Samuel: For the Person... Paperback:
Age Verification
The page you are attempting to access contains content that is not intended for underage readers.
Please verify your birth date to continue.


text:
If you've ever thought about being a game warden for the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, keep reading. The department is accepting applications for the testing and assessment process required of individuals who are interested in entry-level law enforcement positions, more accurately called natural resource officers. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position will be screened, tested and assessed to be included in a pool of qualified applicants who may receive offers of employment.
There are three law enforcement vacancies eligible to be filled immediately, and additional openings may become available during the year. These are permanent, full-time positions, requiring the incumbent to live and work within an assigned area. Duties include enforcement of state and federal wildlife and boating laws and regulations, investigation, assistance to other law enforcement agencies, as well as delivery of a wide variety of other department information and education programs.
A complete application should be submitted electronically to firstname.lastname@example.com or sent to Human Resources Office, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, 512 SE 25th Avenue, Pratt KS 67124, phone number (620) 672-5911. Applicants will be notified if they are selected to participate in the testing process. Potential candidates will have to complete a 1-mile run in 10 minutes or less and pass four written tests covering Kansas wildlife identification, general biological and outdoor knowledge, general wildlife law knowledge test and the Kansas Safe Boater test.
For more information concerning the written tests, minimum qualifications and what must be included in a complete application, go to www.ksoutdoors.com, click on "KDWPT Info," then "Jobs," then "Employment Application & Additional Info."


text:
Eureka Springs can satisfy anyone's appetite for everything from down home southern food to romantic, candlelit dinners. Award-winning restaurants serve savory Czech-German dishes, authentic Italian cuisine and spicy East Indian fare. You'll find Mediterranean, Chinese, Irish, Mexican, Cajun, and Thai as well. You can also dine on a dining car at Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railway.
Find a Room
Pack your bags & we'll provide the bed! Cozy up in a historic downtown B&B or hotel, motel, a romantic private suite or cottage, or a cabin in the woods. And if you want to spend the night in a treehouse, in a cave, or with a tiger in your back yard we have that too!
Things to Do
Experience the history, beauty, and charm of this Victorian Village. With over 100 unique shops & galleries, Eureka Springs is a shopper's paradise. Relax at one of the numerous spas around the city or visit a 500-acre wildlife refuge. Take a 2-hour zipline tour through an Ozark Mountain forest, ride a steam train, or explore an area cavern. In the evening take in a music or magic show or The Great Passion Play.
Sign up for our monthly newsletter to keep up with what's going on in Eureka Springs! View Current Issue...
Eureka Springs 360°
Take a 360° virtual tour of Eureka Springs' mountain bike trails and the surrounding areas.


text:
A quiet weather pattern will continue in South Florida for the next few days before shower and storm chances expand late in the week.
The tropics remain quiet this week with no development expected for the next several days.
For Tuesday, expect morning shower chances, afternoon sun and highs near 89. There's a chance for isolated showers Tuesday night as temperatures hover around 80.
Wednesday will see similar weather to Tuesday, with shower chances early and a sunny afternoon. Thursday and Friday will be mostly cloudy with afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
More Weather Content:


text:
Are you looking for a colourful gift for a little baby or a pampering kit for soon to-be-new-mum? Discover the exclusive collection of named gifts at Named, an ideal place where you can buy good quality children gifts at great prices.
With an exclusive collection of baby baskets, children gifts ideas, albums, baby shower presents, nappy cakes and various named presents, available through our online store, selecting and giving gifts couldn't be easier with Named.
We can help in bringing the joy and happiness to your little ones. If you are searching for some exciting childrens gift ideas, then Named is the solution. With our wide array of choices, the only challenge may be deciding which gift to purchase.
A personal named gift will put a big smile on any soon-to-be-mum's glowing face. A unique named gift gives a personal touch from you to the newborn and will become a timeless part of their childhood.
Named can provide personalised gifts for all those special occasions to add that extra touch!


text:
The Cameron University Department of English and Foreign Languages continues its Visiting Writer's Series with award-winning author Constance Squires on Friday, October 12. Squires, a novelist and short story writer, will read from her works at 7 p.m. in the Cameron Exchange. The event is open to the public at no charge.
A native of Lawton, Squires' debut novel, "Along The Watchtower," won the 2012 Oklahoma Book Award for Fiction and was hailed as "a unique, compelling perspective on the dynamics of a military family, springing from the experience of someone who has been there," by The Library Journal. "Along The Watchtower" is the story of quintessential Army brat Lucinda Collins, a bold, spirited girl who must come face to face with the sacrifices of her military family.
Her fiction has appeared in The Atlantic Monthly, The Dublin Quarterly, Identity Theory, New Delta Review, The Gingko Tree Review, Bayou, The Briar Cliff Review, The Arkansas Review, the Chiron Review and Eclectica.
Squires was awarded the 2007 Matt Clark Prize for Fiction by the New Delta Review, the 2004 Bob Shacochis Award for the Short Story, The Briar Cliff Review 2004 Fiction Award, among others. Recent nonfiction has appeared in Salon, The Village Voice, Largehearted Boy, and on the NPR program "Snap Judgment." Scholarly work has appeared in The Philological Review, and she has also published a textbook for English Composition and Research. Squires holds a Ph.D. in English from Oklahoma State University. She teaches undergraduate and graduate workshops in the short story and the novel for the M.F.A., M.A., and undergraduate programs at the University of Central Oklahoma.
October 8, 2012


text:
As a licensed Real Estate Agent for 10+ years now, I am highly skilled in working with buyers and sellers with their residential real estate needs. I am also certified and experienced to work with sellers of short sale properties with my Certified Distressed Property Expert Designation. I love working with both sellers and buyers of residential real estate and now also can assist commercial clients as well!
Select the Brokers of your choice from the Homendo Brokers Network, you want to share this listing with.
A new Private Market listing notification will be automatically sent to ALL Real Estate Agents associated with your selection.


text:
Two bad drunks
Shia LaBeouf attended a party the other night in Hollywood with his girlfriend. He was seated with Marilyn Manson. Life & Style says he got drunk and started spraying people with water from his mouth. Then he stalked off in a rage, followed by his whimpering date. Page Six also reports that Shia was belligerent with one of Manson's friends. There was some shoving before he was escorted out with his hands behind his head. Which his publicist denies. Their version of the story is that Shia attended the event and chose to leave early and that there was no drama. With Shia around? I am always inclined to believe there's drama. But at least he wasn't trying to punch his way onto a party bus. Which is where we find Matthew Fox.
Matthew is shooting a movie in Cleveland. On Saturday night he tried to board a party bus without. The bus driver, Heather, wouldn't let him on. According to Heather, Matthew was too drunk to process the fact that she wasn't letting him on the party bus because he wasn't invited.
How amazing is this story so far???
Anyway, when denied entry, Matthew allegedly started getting violent with Heather in her chest and crotch area so she put her fist in his face and split his lip. TMZ has a photo of Heather which you can see here. The cops were called and a friend came to get Matthew later and put him in a cab and sent him home.
A party bus in Cleveland? What am I missing in my life???
There has always been a surly streak to Matthew Fox, don't you think? Always. Remember when he was accused of cheating on his wife. Not that the two events have to be related...
It's just, what if Matthew Fox is a bad drunk and not a very nice guy?
You know who isn't a bad drunk and is a very nice guy?
Jon Hamm.
Photos from Wenn.com and Christopher Polk/Gettyimages.com


text:
Shun Kaji 2-Piece Knife Set
- Only at Williams Sonoma
- Monogram
- Exclusive
Easy, hassle-free returns online and in-store for eligible items.Learn More
Earn 5% Back in rewards4 plus free standard shipping3every day when you shop with your Williams Sonoma credit card at Williams Sonoma.Apply Now Learn More
- Summary
This set of two essential knives is a fine introduction to our premium Shun Kaji collection, made exclusively for us in Japan. The knives' strong, razor-sharp blades are created through a blend of new technology and centuries-old handcrafting traditions.
- Set includes a 3 1/2" paring knife and a 6" chef's knife.
- 65-layer blade features a premium SG-2 powdered steel cutting core clad in 64 layers of forged nickel/stainless steel Damascus.
- Inspired by centuries-old samurai sword–making techniques, the blades' construction creates a supersharp cutting edge.
- Paring knife makes small, precise cuts, to peel, trim and core fresh produce.
- Chef's knife has a shorter blade than a standard chef's knife for greater maneuverability.
- Handles are made of moisture-resistant, resin-infused PakkaWood, shaped for comfort and control.
- These NSF-certified knives meet the high-level safety standards for professional kitchens.
- Handcrafted in Japan.
- A Williams Sonoma exclusive.
- Dimensions & More Info
- 3 1/2" paring knife: 3 1/2"-long blade; 5"-long handle; 3.2 oz.
- 6" chef's knife: 6"-long blade; 5 1/2"-long handle; 6.2 oz.
- Use & Care
- Always use caution when handling sharp objects.
- Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as stone, metal or glass.
- It is not advisable to use any knife but a meat cleaver to cut through bone, as other blades can be easily damaged.
- Hand-wash with warm water and a mild detergent; rinse and dry immediately.
- Avoid cleaners containing bleach or citrus extracts.
- Sharpen as needed. With regular use and honing once a week, your knife should not need sharpening more than once or twice a year.
- Sharpen your knife at home using a whetstone or knife sharpener designed to sharpen at a 16-degree angle, or have it sharpened by a professional.
- Store knife in a safe place to protect its edge and prevent injury.
- Shipping
Shipping Information
UPS can deliver most in-stock items within 3–5 business days. UPS is unable to deliver to P.O. boxes.
Shipping Rates
The shipping rate varies depending on your order total and shipping destination. View Shipping Options and Charges.
Next Day Delivery
For an additional charge of $26 per address, we can expedite delivery to most destinations. This service is not available for some oversize items, items shipped directly from the supplier (including perishable and custom-manufactured items), out-of-stock items and items to be shipped outside the contiguous 48 states.
Orders received by 9:00 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday will arrive the next business day; orders placed Friday through Sunday will arrive on the following Tuesday.
Return Policy
At Williams Sonoma, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction are our priority. Upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage; we will arrange for a prompt replacement.
If within 30 days, you are dissatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase for a refund of the merchandise value. An original receipt or gift receipt is required for all returns and exchanges. Returns with a gift receipt will be refunded in the form of a Merchandise Credit for the amount indicated on the gift receipt. Returns with original receipt will be refunded in the original form of payment, cash and check refunds over $100 will be issued as a company check (may take 14 business days from time of request).
For all cutlery returns (knife sets, single knives, cutting boards, knife sharpeners and knife storage), please contact us at 888.922.4108 to initiate the return.
We cannot accept returns on monogrammed, personalized, special-order items, custom upholstery, food, items shipped direct from the vendor or on items damaged through normal wear and tear. Final sale items ending in .97 or .99 cannot be returned.
Made to Order and Final Sale Furniture items are non-returnable and cannot be cancelled once the order is placed.
For returns of items purchased from your Williams Sonoma Gift Registry, we will gladly provide a refund or exchange for the merchandise within 90 days of your event or within 90 days of purchase, whichever date is later. View Full Returns Policy.
- Warranty Information
Learn more about Care, Sharpening, Warranty Policy and Shipping Instructions. View details
- Free Knife Sharpening in Stores

Working with a sharp knife is safer, more effective and much less tiring than trying to cut and slice with a dull one. To ensure top performance, bring your favorite knife into your local store and one of our cutlery experts will give it a fresh, new edge using our precision equipment. The first knife is free; each additional knife is just $5.

Our stores also offer knife demonstrations to teach you the correct grip, positioning and basic knife techniques and can help you find the perfect cutlery for your needs – just ask a store associate for assistance.

- Price Match Guarantee
Williams Sonoma Price Match Guarantee
At Williams Sonoma, we're committed to bringing you the best quality at the best prices.
If you find a lower price on any of our products, we'll match it—guaranteed. Click here for details.
Rated 5 out of 5 by fuentecigar from Something different for my kitchen. These knives were a gift from my son, who is in the Navy. We both share a love of cooking. All of my cutlery is Wustof. I never really saw myself using anything else. If I did, it would still have been in the German school of thought. He encouraged me to try some type of Asian knife. Told him, no; don't think I would be interested. But, he gave these to me for Christmas. I AM impressed! Different from the German profile. But, pleasantly so. Nice Damascus pattern. Extremely sharp from the box. Made sushi with the 6" the day I received them. Very high quality for the abilities of a 60 year old man.Date published: 2015-02-07Rated 4 out of 5 by catsinthekitchen from Excellent sharp knives, lacking quality control These knives are beautiful but I had to go through several to find ones that didn't have a defect in the handle (uneven meeting of the tang & wood) or dimples in the blade. It is incredibly sharp and performs as well as one would expect a knife to for this price but, even giving leeway knowing that the knives are handmade, quality control isn't great. I would buy in store so you know exactly what you're getting. Also, these are much heavier than Shun Classic or Global which gives it a good stable hold (extra weight is in the tang, not the blade), but personally I think for a weightier knife, a German knife is the way to go. My Wusthof Epicures perform just as well for our vegetarian diet, have a thick strong blade that holds an edge & withstands a beating (not as delicate as the Kaji's steel). Don't get me wrong, the Kaji line is impressive but aren't daily use knives for me as expected and, at this price point, took too much effort to find knifes that were satisfactory in quality.Date published: 2013-11-04


text:
Why latex is a good option for heavier individuals?Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
More and more people are becoming aware of latex mattresses. These mattresses are extremely popular because of their comfort and support. Many people around the world admit that latex mattresses are the most comfortable mattress on the market today.
Latex mattresses are made naturally from the sap of rubber trees. The rubber is usually whipped to create a foam-like substance. The foam is then poured into a mold to cure. The Talalay process uses a vacuum and rods to remove all of the air bubbles, distribute the material evenly throughout the mold and to lock in the consistency. The Dunlop process does not use the vacuum or freezing processes but does steam the mold to cure the material. Either way, latex mattresses are durable, natural, comfortable and supportive.
Latex mattresses are probably the best option for heavier individuals. Innerspring mattresses wear down quickly with heavier weight, which leads to coils and springs poking the individual all night long. Memory foam mattresses could be a better option. However, the more weight that is added, the faster memory foam will break down as well. Memory foam loses its characteristics and benefits once it is broken down. Instead of being supportive and long-lasting, memory foam can sag once it is broken down.
Latex mattresses are the best option for heavier individuals because of many reasons. Latex mattresses come with a stronger core than traditional mattresses. They are also much more durable than other mattresses. The typical life of a traditional mattress is between 5-7 years. The typical life of a latex mattress is 20+ years. Latex mattresses incorporate all of the benefits of memory foam mattresses, without any of the cons. Latex mattresses are more breathable and do not come with a disturbing odor the way memory foam mattresses do.
If you need a more durable mattress or want one that will support the entire weight of your body, you need to try a latex mattress. Latex mattresses are the only good option for heavier individuals.


text:
'Mums to be' warned just one glass of wine a week can reduce their child's IQ
Women who drink as little as one small glass of wine a week while pregnant could risk reducing their child's IQ, a study has suggested.
The effect is only felt by children who have genes that make them vulnerable to alcohol, scientists found.
For these children, even being exposed to relatively small amounts of alcohol before birth could have a significant impact on intelligence at age eight.
It is already well known that heavy drinking in pregnancy can severely harm an unborn baby.
But the picture is less clear with regard to light or moderate alcohol consumption.
Some guidelines urge mothers-to-be to avoid alcohol completely, while others suggest a moderate intake is safe.
The new findings, published online in the journal Public Library of Science ONE, suggest that genes have a strong bearing on the effect of alcohol in the womb.
Scientists studied four genetic variants in more than 4,000 children that influence the body's ability to metabolise, or break down, alcohol.
They also questioned mothers about their drinking habits while they were pregnant.
Test results showed a lowering of IQ for genetically susceptible children whose mothers consumed between one and six units of alcohol per week.
A unit of alcohol is roughly equivalent to one small glass of wine, a pint of beer, or a single measure of spirits.
At eight-years-old, IQ was reduced by almost two points on average for each of the genetic variants a child possessed - but only if his or her mother drank while pregnant.
Children whose mothers avoided alcohol completely were not affected, even if they had alcohol-sensitising genes.
Lead researcher Dr Ron Gray, from Oxford University, said: "This is a complex study but the message is simple: even moderate amounts of alcohol during pregnancy can have an effect on future child intelligence.
"So women have a good reason to choose to avoid alcohol when pregnant."
Colleague Dr Sarah Lewis, from the University of Bristol, said the research showed that levels of alcohol that are normally considered harmless can have an impact on childhood IQ.
"This is evidence that even at these moderate levels, alcohol is influencing foetal brain development," she added.
Alcohol passes easily from a mother's bloodstream to her baby via the placenta.
When ethanol alcohol enters the body, certain enzymes convert it to acetaldehyde.
Variations in genes that code for these enzymes mean that some individuals metabolise alcohol more efficiently than others.
In slow metabolisers, peak alcohol levels persist in the body for longer.
No unborn baby, whatever kind of genes it possesses, has an adult's ability to metabolise alcohol.
Dietician Catherine Collins, from St George's Hospital NHS Trust in London, said alcohol was likely to stay longer in the bodies of unborn babies with the susceptibility genes and do more damage.
She added: "What do mums take from this?
"Unfortunately it's a bit of a gene lottery.
"If your child has a particular gene profile, drinking any alcohol in pregnancy will have an effect on IQ - but, and it's a big but - your child may not have one of those identified gene defects, and so the effect is negligible."
Dr Simon Newell, from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, said: "We already know that an estimated 6,000 babies a year in the UK are born with brain damage, physical problems or learning disabilities as a result of heavy alcohol consumption by their mothers while pregnant.
"It is impossible to say what constitutes a 'safe' amount of alcohol a mother can drink as every pregnancy is different, so our advice to mothers is don't take the chance with your baby's health - drink no alcohol at all."
The research forms part of the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (Alspac), which enrolled more than 14,000 pregnant women in 1991 and 1992.
Alspac scientists have been closely scrutinising the health and development of the women and their children since the start of the investigation.
They are currently recruiting the next generation into the study.
Patrick O'Brien, a spokesman for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, told BBC Breakfast that, while the study was important, its finding needed to be kept in context.
He said: "I would like to reassure mothers that are coming to the end of their pregnancy and have had a little bit of alcohol during pregnancy that, even if this is true, it is a very small effect.
"It is a difference in IQ score of 1.8 whereas the average IQ is between 90 and 110."
PA Media


text:
slug away (at something)(redirected from slugging away at something)
slug away (at something)
To continue trying or working diligently (at something); to plug away (at something). I'm really not very good at math, but I've got to keep slugging away if I want to get into an engineering program. John's been slugging away at the new project, but I don't think he's enjoying it very much.


text:
The Problem: Nesting turtles once had no trouble finding a quiet, dark beach on which to nest, but now they must compete with tourists, businesses and coastal residents for use of sandy beaches. United States beaches, popular among humans and turtles alike, are now lined with seaside condominiums, houses and hotels. Lights from these developments discourage females from nesting. If a female fails to nest after multiple false crawls, she will resort to less favorable nesting spots or deposit her eggs in the ocean. In either case, the survival outlook for hatchlings is slim.
Lighting near the shore also can cause hatchlings to become disoriented and wander inland, where they often die of dehydration or predation. Hatchlings, scientists believe, have an innate instinct that leads them in the brightest direction, which is normally moonlight reflecting off of the ocean. Excess lighting from the nearshore buildings and streets draw hatchlings toward land, where they may be eaten, run over, or drown in swimming pools. While it might seem like a difficult problem to tackle, an estimated one third of all lighting in the United States is wasted. With an annual expenditure of about 30 million barrels of oil and 2 million tons of coal on unnecessary lights, the cost of the wasted lighting equals about $2 billion each year!
Species Affected: All species of sea turtles are affected.
The Solution: Reducing the amount of artificial light that is visible from nesting beaches is the first step to reducing light pollution that affects sea turtles. Lights along the coastline need to be shielded, changed, or turned off during nesting season to prevent sea turtles from being disoriented. Coastal communities around the world have passed ordinances that require residents to turn off unnecessary beachfront lights and shield lights from reaching the beach during turtle nesting season. Unfortunately, these ordinances are not always enforced and do not address the larger problem of sky glow that occurs near cities.
* Turn off unnecessary lights visible on nesting beaches or use sea turtle-friendly fixtures that shield the light from the beach;
* Use red or amber LED or low-pressure sodium-vapor lighting (LPS) instead of normal lights;
* Use Turtle Safe Lighting— these red lights emit a very narrow portion of the visible light spectrum, which is less intrusive to nesting sea turtles and hatchlings;
* If disoriented hatchlings are found away from the sea, call the FWC Wildlife Alert number at 1-888-404-FWCC;
* Tint windows that face the beach;
* Close opaque curtains or blinds after dark to cover windows visible from the beach.
Case Study: At Gulf Islands National Seashore, approximately half the nests experienced a high level of hatchling disorientation. In 1999, 33 of 65 nests (51 percent) that hatched had levels of disorientation where at least 25 percent of the hatchlings emerging from the nest cued in on the wrong direction. In 2000, 26 of 58 nests (45 percent) that hatched were disoriented. This 6 percent reduction in just one year exemplifies how educating the public about light pollution can directly benefit sea turtles.
Recently, the Boca Raton Sea Turtle Program began recording every crawl on hand-held GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) units. This technology allows researchers to track how many hatchlings emerged from the nest, the time of emergence, where on the beach the hatchlings are going, and identify possible sources of artificial lighting.
Related links:
* Sea Turtles and Lights
* Artificial Lighting and Sea Turtle Hatchling Behavior
* Turtle Safe Lighting
* Wildlife Lighting : Living with Wildlife
Show your support with a tweet!


text:
Altuzarra Fall 2010 Wows Well-Heeled Crowd with Sutured Suiting and Blood-Red Gowns
>> Joseph Altuzarra may have gone with an intimate presentation at Milk Studios last night, but his guest list packed a lot of punch. The Roitfeld clan was well-represented: Carine, Vladimir, and Julia were all there, with Vlad greeting his sister with a kiss on each cheek; his girlfriend, Giovanna Battaglia, and Julia von Boehm showed up, too. The Trainas were also out in full force: Victoria and Samantha sat next to Chad Muska (there to support girlfriend Vanessa Traina, who walked in the show for the second time and was listed in the program notes as an "advisor") and Alexander Wang, who was relaxing with his show behind him, enjoying a glass of white wine, and chatting to close friend and interior decorator to the models Ryan Korban. And then there was Anna Wintour, attending Altuzarra's show for the first time, who arrived early to have a chat with the designer backstage pre-show; after she took her seat, Carine smiled at Wintour as she passed.
Needless to say, Altuzarra did not disappoint. The designer, who pushed a looser silhouette last season when everyone else was hanging onto the hard-edged look interestingly decided to veer back that way now that everyone else is moving away. Inspired by Edward Scissorhands — the film's theme was played during the show — and the current sexualization of vampires, Altuzarra started out with a stream of black leather — accented with goat hair, slashed and then stitched up suture-style, belted multiple times across the waist, chest, back, wrists, and even thighs; Abbey Lee Kershaw was even suited up in a Catwoman-style leather bodysuit. Then came the blood red gowns, sparkling with Swarovski crystals and ending with Natasha Poly in the sophisticated version of a Little Red Riding Hood cape. The ankle-slashed boots were done in collaboration with Gianvito Rossi, and former Vogue Paris editor (and Carine's former assistant) Melanie Huynh did styling honors. Perhaps Bryanboy put it best when he said of the collection: "It's like raiding Carine's Closet."


text:
Job Description
Job Reference ID: KTF/201/051100
Home Name: The Vale
Location: Bolsover, Derbyshire, UK
Weekly Hours: 33-44
Salary: 8.22 per hour
Posting Expiry Date: 30/04/2020
Great Benefits and job satisfaction
As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK it's important to us to couple great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences. If you're a kind, warm and compassionate person and like to have a positive impact on peoples' lives, then working as a Care Assistant for Four Seasons Health Care will be the right role for you.
You will be delivering quality personal care to each of our residents, your daily tasks will include supporting them with washing, dressing, eating and maintaining their hygiene, as well as ensuring they feel part of life in the home. This will see you providing care, warmth and kindness to help make a difference. You also will develop relationships with our residents' relatives which will support you in understanding their needs more and developing that personal care.
If you are a hardworking team player who wants to work in a thriving community, understand what is important to those you are caring for and make sure their lives are as happy as they can be, then the role of a Care Assistant could be perfect for you. If you possess these qualities then experience of working as a Care Assistant isn't necessary. We provide you with excellent learning, development and support opportunities, to equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the role. The Four Seasons Care Academy offers opportunities via digital learning and practical skills training and a range of career progression routes via our 'Careership' programme
We have various opportunities to suit your lifestyle and ensure your work life balance. As well as a competitive salary we offer:
- 25 days holiday
- Various shifts available including working 3 days on and 4 days off
- Access to the Four Seasons Care Academy
- Discounts and benefits suited to your lifestyle
- Free onsite parking
- Free uniform
Job Requirements
Everyone here is focused on making sure our residents feel settled, secure and right at home from the moment they arrive. As a Care Assistant, that's when you'll know that you've arrived too, as you do this in all sorts of ways. This role could be the springboard towards a career in care management or nursing, although you might love the role exactly as it is. After all, it's incredibly rewarding, and above all, it has the scope to make an even bigger difference to people's quality of life.
It goes without saying that you'll need to be caring, compassionate and empathetic. You'll also need to learn fast and challenge where we could be doing things even better. We have the support and training in place to help you focus on building relationships with our residents, their families and your colleagues. Now we just need you. So, join us, and learn faster, earn faster, make a much bigger difference, faster.
Apply now to begin your journey into creating special resident experiences everyday.


text:
Reebok and Japanese figure maker MegaHouse are teaming up for a limited edition set of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex sneaker. There will be only five hundred pairs in the world. In the world.
For the collaboration, Reebok's Insta Pump Fury was redesigned to look like Ghost in the Shell's Tachikoma — those fictional walker bots.
The shoes go on sale next month in Japan and are priced at ¥21,000 (US$263).


text:
Railroad Regulation represents one of the original areas of responsibility assigned to
the State Corporation Commission when it was created by the Virginia Constitution of 1902. Today, the
Railroad Regulation section works in concert with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to
ensure safe operations of railroads within the Commonwealth.
Railroad Regulation investigates citizen complaints regarding the blocking of rail crossings, conducts
accident investigations, inspects railroad tracks and bridges to promote safe movement of freight and
passengers throughout the state, and inspects rail cars and locomotives to ensure compliance with FRA standards.
Oversight includes two Class I (major) railroads, nine Class II (short line) railroads,
and more than 6,700 miles of track in Virginia.
Statutory authority for Railroad Regulation is outlined
Title 56, Chapter 13, of the Code of Virginia.
Related links & resources include the following:


text:
Does "Obamacare" Go Too Far – Or Not Far Enough?
2012 Stanton/Anthony Conversations at the University of Rochester
The debate over health care reform has become a prominent issue in the 2012 presidential election. But while some accuse the affordable health care act, or Obamacare, of going too far to reform health care, a distinguished voice in the fight for reform says it is actually inadequate to answer many of the problems.
"The president's plan is another giant incremental program that will address concerns in many states, but it is not the solution to the problem of providing fair, accessible care, especially to women, families, and children," said Dr. Deborah Richter, the University of Rochester educated physician behind the initiative for Vermont to become the first single-payer health care system in the nation. "We can't solve any of these major problems without a very different solution—a publically financed health system."
This topic and more will be discussed at the Stanton/Anthony Conversations and luncheon, where Dr. Richter will deliver this year's keynote address on Friday, Oct. 12.
Sponsored annually by the University's Susan B. Anthony Center for Women's Leadership, the event brings together leaders to explore social hurdles women face as they seek to lead in business, academia, and government.
"How to best provide accessible health care to women, families, and children is a central question in our upcoming presidential, federal, and state elections," said Catherine Cerulli, director of the Anthony Center. "This event will provide a wonderful opportunity for our students, alumni, and local community members to learn more about healthcare and be able to participate in the upcoming election with accurate information."
Dr. Richter has been credited with providing the leadership behind Vermont's effort to establish a single-payer health care system. She currently serves as president of Vermont Health Care for All, an organization that educates the Vermont community about the structure and features of universal health care systems. She is a past president of Physicians for a National Health Program and the co-author of Gridlock: The Unhealthy Politics of Health Care in Vermont. In 2011 she was honored as one of Yes! magazine's "Fifteen Extraordinary People Transforming the Way We Live." She lives with her husband in Montpelier, Vt. where she practices primary care and addiction medicine.
Also participating in this year's panel discussion, "Sick of It: Issues of Health Care Inequities in America," is Theodore Brown, Rochester professor of history and public health sciences and medical humanities; Georgetown Law School graduate and advocate Sandra Fluke, and Charles Phelps, provost emeritus and author of Health Economics (2012) and Eight Questions You Should Ask About Our Health Care System (2010). The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Nancy Bennett, professor of medicine and public health sciences, director of the Center for Community Health, and associate vice president at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
According to Bennett, "There's a lot of misinformation being spread around, which makes it vital that we have these conversations to clarify the issues and help people understand the facts behind health care reform."
The 2012 Stanton/Anthony Conversations will take place Friday, Oct. 12 as part of Meliora Weekend. Richter will deliver the keynote speech during a sold-out luncheon at noon on the river level of the Interfaith Chapel. The panel discussion, which begins at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel's sanctuary, is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Anthony Center at 585.275.8799 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Category: Society & Culture


text:
Hey, Spike! views soaring-into-the-sky things
special to the daily
This week's column offers insights to some really high-in-the-sky things.
Of the nearly 1,500 folks who got to see the White House Christmas tree in Dillon, it's likely only two locals got to view the monster standing tall in the nation's capital.
Dillon Valley residents Pooh and Ray Bishop were among those on hand when the Meeker-harvested Engelmann spruce came through town on its way east, with former-U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, D>R-Colo., at the wheel of the tractor-trailer rig.
A chance to visit son Warren, on tour as a lighting and projection specialist with "Les Miserables," gave the Bishops an opportunity to see our state's towering tree again.
Pooh reports those decorations from Silverthorne and Dillon elementary students and Troop 4415 Girl Scouts – columbines, pinecones, horses and town symbols and school logos – successfully made the trip.
"A 70-foot plus tree is a lot to get into a picture," she adds.
The Dillon tree stop was part of the town's first Hibernation Hoedown, directed by Matt Miano, the local event manager.
SDN staffer Jessica Smith's report noted the attendance of Mayor Ron Holland, teacher Cynthia Bolt, Mark Jeffery and son Baylor and school chum Kaleb Moses.
Writing of another road trip, we pull up from the past Spike's interesting journey through North Dakota, along the Enchanted Highway.
If you're in that area sometime, it's worth a diversion.
The Enchanted Highway is a collection of the world's largest scrap metal sculptures constructed along a 32-mile stretch in the southwestern part of North Dakota.
Local artist Gary Greff started building the string of monster artworks in 1989, maintains the project, and plans more in hopes of attracting tourists. It appears to be working.
Last year, Greff opened a motel, which he calls the Enchanted Castle, at Regent, where the Enchanted Highway extends north to the Gladstone I-94 exit east of Dickinson.
Each sculpture has a developed pull out and several have picnic shelters. The highway, passing through scenic farm country marked by intermittent buttes, is a popular pheasant hunting area, and other wild game is abundant.
Here's a list of Greff's sculptures:
• The Tin Family (1991)
• Teddy Rides Again (1993)
• Pheasants on the Prairie (1996)
• Grasshoppers in the Field (1999)
• Geese in Flight (2001)
• Deer Crossing (2002)
• Fisherman's Dream (2006)
• Spider Webs (in progress)
To give you an idea of how large these sculptures are, a gander of the Giant Geese in Flight shows them standing 110 feet high, stretching 154 feet in length, and weighing in at nearly 80 tons.
This sculpture is in the Guinness Book of World Records as the "World's Largest Scrap Metal Sculpture."
Greff left his hometown as a teenager – like many others – and became a teacher and principal in cities across the Midwest. At 40 he returned home to Regent, and in 1992 hatched his plan to save the town.
"Our goal is to change Regent into the metal art capital of the world," Greff tells NPR of persuading neighbors to contribute to the cause. "If nobody tries, we are a community that's going to be extinct. I'm one person who will not let that happen."
Miles F. Porter IV, nicknamed "Spike," a Coloradan since 1949, is an Army veteran,
former Climax miner, graduate of Adams State College, and a local since 1982. An award-
winning investigative reporter, he and wife Mary E. Staby owned newspapers here for 20 years.
Email your social-biz info to email@example.com.
Start a dialogue, stay on topic and be civil.
If you don't follow the rules, your comment may be deleted.


text:
A forum about Atari 16/32 computers and their clones. This forum is in no way affiliated with Atari Interactive.
Moderators: Mug UK, moondog/.tSCc., [ProToS], lp, Moderator Team
Foxxy74 wrote:Just bought an Adat Interface, same guy still got a Milan 040 and a TT on his attic. Im more interested in the TT, but for both machines there is not much software developed? Specific software i mean?
Ektus wrote:My Milan 040 is in daily use (part of the audio setup to listen to radio and for e-mail).
mzry wrote:Ektus wrote:My Milan 040 is in daily use (part of the audio setup to listen to radio and for e-mail).
Hi Ektus, just wondering what software you use for radio and e-mail?
joska wrote:Troll is the most up-to-date mail client now. Yes, it's GUI is a bit peculiar but works very well when you figure it out.
PeterS wrote:I downloaded the latest Troll to give it another try.
I got it to connect to my mailbox then it locked-up and lost all it' settings. Back to MyMail.
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


text:
Ashaji's - Foodie's Hope
This was the first time I ever baked Scones. And loved it as it is. Didn't even get time to cool them :) They were all gone in seconds. Is definitely a keeper. Though while baking them i forgot to brush them with milk or cream as it calls for in the recipe that's why may be it didn't had that nice golden color but taste wise mmmm!!!!...will remember next time.Thankyou Ashaji.
Sandeepa's- Bong Mom's CookBook
Breadrolls are one of my many favorite snacks. When I saw Baked beet breadroll posted on Sandeepa's blog...I was dying to make them. Boy! they were out of this world, so good that I didn't want to share it with my hubby. I guess I brushed too much of egg wash on the rolls that's why they turn too dark, tastewise it was perfect, next will take care while brushing egg wash on the rolls. Thankyou Sandeepa.
Archana's - Spicyana
Archana's Fruitcake, was the best thankyou treat for all my guest on Christmas eve. I had made them in mini loaf pan. Everyone loved it. While baking them the whole house was filled with its sweet aroma. Thankyou Archana for such a wonderful recipe.
Trupti's -The Spice Who Loved Me
Last but not the least, Trupti's Ringana-Batata Shaak i.e brinjal potato subzi. This is a subzi which I cook quite often now whenever I have brinjals or eggplant at hand, its a simple and easy recipe which I love...Thankyou Trupti for this Gujarati subzi which I always relish.


text:
Hey there,
I see Grabone has a deal on Punga Tails today and I thought I might see what your expert opinions are... I mean, likelihood is that I'll grab some anyway but it'd be good to know what to expect.
ETA link to deal: http://www.grabonestore.co.nz/2-punga-t ... th-nappies
Punga tails - thoughts?
Post Reply
1 post • Page 1 of 1
- nikkitheknitter
- TNN nerd
- Posts: 4211
- Joined: Thu Oct 20, 2005 11:55 am
- Location: West Auckland
- Contact:
Punga tails - thoughts?
Mama to the Red Headed Devil Child and newbie arriving late Jan 2015.
Post Reply
1 post • Page 1 of 1
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


text:
For the first nine years after OPI launched in 1989, the bottle design stayed the same. After that there were numerous little changes made almost every year. Size and shape of the bottle varies slightly, as well as print size.
1989 – 1998
The first bottle design was relatively simple. It would list the three major cities, plus the measurement units using uppercase characters. On bottles made before the mid 90s, the print is located slightly lower on the bottle.
This is the transition year where they slightly started the bottle change process. The old bottle style remains, but the labeling is slightly different. They also added the e symbol, which indicates that the packaging and content adheres to European average standards, in other words, to indicate that there is indeed 15 ml in the bottle. The measurement units are now all lowercase characters.
The new bottle design is introduced. Instead of listing the three major cities, it now lists the French and Spanish translations of 'Nail Lacquer'.
2001 – Mid 2001
The German translation of 'Nail Lacquer' is added to the design.
Mid 2001 – 2004
The measurement units are switched around, ml is now listed first.
2005 – present
The measurement units now use uppercase characters again.
1989 – 1999
On the back a warning message and the address are printed, all in uppercase. No warning symbols are printed.
2000 – Mid 2002
The European distributor is now listed on the back, underlined and all uppercase. Two warning symbols are printed. The US address is printed in uppercase, except for 'Hollywood'. Also printed is 'MADE IN USA'.
Mid 2002 – 2005
The zip code is now listed for the European distributor, and the address is no longer underlined. A third warning symbol is added at the end of 2002.
2006 – Present
A fourth warning symbol is added, indicating the shelf life in months. Initially it would say 36 months, but by late 2006 it was changed to 24 months (this is because of the 2006 formula change, more about this below).
The bottle labels seem to have changed even more through the years, so I'll write a little bit about that as well. With a few exceptions, all labels are two-layer labels. The top layer can be peeled off, and the ingredients are listed on the backside of the top layer.
1989 - Mid 90s
The name and color code are printed in the middle. The codes
back then were shorter, and started with OPI instead of NL. The address is printed around the edge, along with the phone number (note the parenthesis around the area code).
My bottles do not have the top label anymore, any help with this is greatly appreciated!
Mid 90s - Mid 2002
The top layer lists the bar code on the top half. The name is printed in the middle, with the production code stamped below. On the bottom half it says PEEL HERE, with the color code in between the two.
The second layer lists the name and code in the middle, and around the edges the address and phone number. Note that the phone number has changed, as well as the formatting.
Mid 2002 – Mid 2004
The production code is now listed above the name. The color code is now printed directly below the name. The bottom layer remains the same.
Mid 2004 – Mid 2006
The name is now printed along the top edge of the label, with the color code below. The production code is printed in the middle, above the bar code. The bottom layer remains the same.
Mid 2006 – Present
The label color changed to green. It is commonly believed that the green label indicates that the polish is B3F (Big 3 Free – free of the major three toxic
chemicals). This is incorrect. The green label only indicates that the polish is free of dibutyl phthalate. Toluene has been part of the formula up until 2007 in
the US. In Europe OPI polishes have been truly B3F since the end of 2006 due to the strong enforcement of the ban by the European union.
The Suede Collection
This collection has a label identical to the green label mentioned above, except it is brown colored. The color codes start with NN instead of NL. These polishes are B3F.
The Designer Series
There are two sets of designer series polishes available. The older ones are not B3F and contain toluene. The top layer label lists the color code first, then the production code. The name is printed in the middle, with Designer Series printed in red. The newer Designer Series polishes have a label that is identical to the regular green label, except it is all printed in a dark red. These are B3F.
Salon exclusives
These are one-layer labels, since US law does not require the listing of ingredients on salon products. The print is black and resembles the bottom layer of the green labels. Since the ingredients are not listed, they MAY contain toluene – although this is very unlikely for newer polishes.
Promo bottles are marked not for resale. These are not very common.
The 'X' Collection
Not much is known about this collection, only the shades that were part of it, and the color codes. The bottle labels are all one layer only, list the production code, as well as two of the warning symbols.
When I got Rainforest, I sent an e-mail to OPI asking if it was the real thing, and what collection it is from. They told me it was released in 2005 as part of the Color Centric collection. The thing that confuses me about this, is that the bottles are obviously older than 2005, and nothing pops up when I Google that collection name. My bottle of Creme de Menthe has the late 90s design, and my bottle of Rainforest has the 2001 design.
Since 2001, OPI engraved all bottles with a 8-digit production code along the upper side of the bottle. There are several different fonts used for this, and not consistently. Sometimes small and narrow, sometimes bigger and rounder. In some rare cases, it is engraved in the cap instead of the bottle.
Since 2008, OPI also stamped a production code along the bottom side of the bottle, matching the code stamped on the bottom label. This stamp can be easily removed by scratching with a fingernail, or using some acetone. So keep in mind that when you got the bottle from an unauthorized seller, it might not have the stamp on the side.
NOTE: The font used for the stamping is related to the font used for the engraving. If the engraving is bigger and rounder, so is the stamping.
In 2006, OPI introduced the Pro-Wide brush. This brush is wider and more rectangular shaped for better nail coverage. The stem is oval instead of round, and has the OPI logo etched near the top.
Even though the chance is very slim, you might have a fake OPI polish in your collection. Luckily, the fakes are really easy to spot:
- The color does not match the description, for example: pink polish in a bottle labeled 'Black Onyx' (I've seen this in an actual store!)
- The color looks off and not familiar. Sometimes OPI bottles are refilled with random polishes and sold mostly on eBay.
- Spelling or grammar mistakes in the print.
- Bottles labeled just 'Pink' or '306'.
The information in this article is carefully compiled from examining my own collection of (hundreds of) OPI bottles, the information provided by the official OPI book 'I'm Not Really A Waitress' and information provided by OPI via e-mail.
Some bottles may still use the old front and back print, while they are released a year after discontinuation of that particular design. Therefore, dating a bottle purely by its design might not be fully accurate. I suggest dating by label AND bottle design for a more accurate result.


text:
Remember this?"Social media: as you can see, we're learning as we go. Thanks for the comments." On March 19th that was the status message on Nestlé's Facebook fan page - which had already been under siege for three days. The message didn't stay up there for long but it was obviously in recognition of the page administrator's poor handling of the comments and criticisms that had been streaming in since the launch of our Kit Kat ad spoof.Those of us following social media/marketing blogs know what happened to Nestlé's online reputation - it quickly became synonomous with words like: "disaster", "kitkatastrophe", "nightmare", "meltdown" and so on. But what did all of those Facebook comments do for Indonesia's rainforests?Those comments you left were the beginning of a string of successes in the long running campaign to protect Indonesian rainforests and carbon-rich peatlands. The strong reaction of Nestlé's customers and concerned people (both online and offline) to the information that Nestlé was buying products from rainforest destruction, combined with the publicity that Nestlé's online faux pas achieved, pushed the company to finally act on evidence we'd presented them over several years. They committed to investigating their supply chains and dropping contracts with companies whose products (palm oil and pulp and paper) were coming from destroyed rainforests and peatlands in Indonesia.This is where notorious forest destroyer, the Sinar Mas group, comes in - an Indonesian conglomerate mainly involved in palm oil and pulp and paper production - but also beginning to enter into coal mining. The Sinar Mas group was an indirect and direct supplier of Nestlé and is involved in the clearance of vast areas of Indonesia's rainforests and peatlands to make way for its palm plantations and pulp and paper operations. These areas not only include habitat for the endangered orang-utan and Sumatran tiger, but also peatlands which are huge natural carbon stores. Because massive amounts of carbon builds up in peatlands over time, when they are destroyed a huge amount of carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere. This - together with the high rate of deforestation - makes Indonesia the world's third largest emitter of climate changing greenhouse gases after the United States and China. Shortly after the Nestlé success on palm oil we released the report: 'How Sinar Mas is pulping the planet' - which focused on the other major arm of the Sinar Mas group's operations: pulp and paper. Through its subsidiary, Asia Pulp and Paper (APP), we showed that the Sinar Mas group was supplying well-known companies like KFC, Carrefour, and Walmart. The response to the report was immediate - within days some of the companies named announced cancellations of contracts with Sinar Mas and around the same time HSBC announced it had sold its shares in the Sinar Mas group. The HSBC announcement came after Greenpeace UK supporters created spoof HSBC advertisements.
Which exposed how the bank was investing in rainforest destruction and over 10,000 people e-mailed the bank directly to complain.What does all of this mean for deforestation and peatland clearance in Indonesia? It means more scrutiny of the Sinar Mas group, more attention to the plight of Indonesia's rainforests and peatlands, and increased pressure on the Indonesian President to live up to his commitments to reduce the country's enormous greenhouse gas emissions by stopping deforestation and protecting peatlands. And part of these latest steps forward was a Facebook fan page fiasco.
Sinar Mas is not well-known outside of Indonesia. It is not an internationally recognized brand. It does not have an active Facebook fan page. It does not disclose full information about its operations to the public and it does not keep its environmental commitments - we recently revealed fresh evidence of this.If you type 'sinar mas' into Google you'll likely find that its reputation for forest destruction has effectively resulted in the company 'Google-bombing' itself. There are links to official Sinar Mas group homepages in the search results of course - but then there are the string of news articles and Greenpeace reports outlining over and over again the environmentally destructive nature of this conglomerate's business and the impacts on Indonesia's rainforests and peatlands.This week Sinar Mas group is releasing an audit into a limited number of its many concessions in Indonesia. This audit is a result of our campaign and we expect that Sinar Mas will have nothing new to say. It has made and broken so many public promises to protect the environment - if it wants people to believe any of its statements it needs to stop promising and start implementing policies that stop the destruction of Indonesia's remaining rainforests and peatlands. Until then Sinar Mas group will still be selling rainforest destruction in its products and Greenpeace will continue to investigate and expose its malpractices and urge other companies to cancel contracts with this group - as Nestlé and Unilever already have.When the audit is released we need to ensure Sinar Mas group gets the kind of scrutiny it tries to avoid - follow us to hear the results and help us keep the spotlight on the plight of Indonesia's remaining rainforests and peatlands:
Neat win! Cudos! I'm writing a paper at the moment, and some links to actual quotes from Nestle' (and afore mentioned subsidiary company) personnel ...
Neat win! Cudos! I'm writing a paper at the moment, and some links to actual quotes from Nestle' (and afore mentioned subsidiary company) personnel actually acknowledging the influence of GP's online campaign to (proposed) changes in practice would be much appreciated!
Cheers -Harves
9 August, 2010 at 19:43
Flag abuse
To post a comment you need to be signed in.
Great! we must keep up the fight. we support you every step of the way.
9 August, 2010 at 22:42
Flag abuse
There is no victory yet if we have to include paper products. APP / Sinar Mas is still supplying tissue products to Nestle Philippines through JJED P...
There is no victory yet if we have to include paper products. APP / Sinar Mas is still supplying tissue products to Nestle Philippines through JJED Philippine brand of Livi.
Nestle Philippines should not patronize APP made products.
12 August, 2010 at 16:32
Flag abuse
I am living in Switzerland and we can see a little start of things changing... Big food distribution companies are gaving up palm oil on many products...
I am living in Switzerland and we can see a little start of things changing... Big food distribution companies are gaving up palm oil on many products so I thought yes we did... but I spent my vacation in Spain and it was horrible... it is totally impossible to buy food if you don't want to buy products with palm oil... so it is clear... we need to keep up the fight!!!!
13 August, 2010 at 0:52
Flag abuse
Nestle is also reported to be responsible for the deaths of thousands of children over the years as can be attested to by those who have continued a b...
Nestle is also reported to be responsible for the deaths of thousands of children over the years as can be attested to by those who have continued a boycott of the company since 1977.
Nestlé is targeted with the boycott because monitoring conducted by the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) finds it to be responsible for more violations of the World Health Assembly marketing requirements for baby foods than any other company.
When mothers in third world countries add contaminated water to the formula babies die. When they water down formula they can't afford when it is no longer given as a free sample, babies die. When mothers are convinced to stop breast feeding and use formula babies die.
Here's the link. Pass the word.
24 August, 2010 at 23:25
Flag abuse
christina skoulikas cool
Hii everyone!!
I'm from Canada and I'm a pretty big Green Peace supporter and Im always spreading their word even though people think im "t...
Hii everyone!!
I'm from Canada and I'm a pretty big Green Peace supporter and Im always spreading their word even though people think im "too into the environment thing" honestly when they tell me that i can explode!!!!!! But naturaly i try to keep a cool head.
ANYWAY i just wanted to know if nestle really stopped buying palm oil from sinar mas?? My familly, and my best friend and i are trying really hard to boycott their products, i just wanted to know, to see if its safe buying their instant coffee again XD
11 September, 2010 at 6:56
Flag abuse
(Unregistered) Jimmy
Approximately 4.2 million tons of wood pallet materials were landfilled in the US in 1995; this equals 1.4% of total waste and 19.6% of total wood was...
Approximately 4.2 million tons of wood pallet materials were landfilled in the US in 1995; this equals 1.4% of total waste and 19.6% of total wood waste landfilled.
7.6 billion board ft. of wood was used to make pallets in 2006 – deforesting an area 10 times the size of Manhattan in just a year.
source: http://www.pallettruth.com/environmental-risks/
25 June, 2012 at 23:02
Flag abuse
1 - 7 of 7 results.
Are you sure to remove this comment?
Are you sure to report this comment as abuse?


text:
Aug 24, 2010 (CIDRAP News) Researchers studying facial personal protective equipment (PPE) data at three Vancouver hospitals found that use of surgical masks and N-95 respirators during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic was seven times greater than earlier supply estimates and tested the plans hospitals had in place.
The group, from the University of British Columbia, found that, right before the peak of the pandemic, the hospitals were down to a 2-day supply of the most commonly used respirator, and one facility had an insufficient supply of masks. Their findings appeared yesterday in an early online edition of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology.
They collected data on patients admitted with flulike illnesses, facial PPE use, and employee absentee rates from Jun 28 through Dec 19, 2009, a time that corresponded to the area's second wave of infections. The three Vancouver Coastal Health facilities included a 644-bed tertiary hospital and two smaller community hospitals.
The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends wearing a surgical mask and protective eyewear within 2 meters of patients with influenza-like illness and an N-95 respirator during aerosol-generating procedures.
During the study period, 865 patients with suspected pandemic H1N1 infections were admitted to the three hospitals, of which 149 had lab-confirmed infections. Twenty-nine were admitted to intensive care units (ICUs), and 25 needed mechanical ventilation. Six deaths occurred. The mean duration of hospital stay for patients with confirmed infections was nearly 9 days, and the mean length of ICU stay was just slightly more than 9 days.
Compared with the previous two flu seasons, eyewear use increased 70%. Compared with seasonal flu periods in 2008 (weeks 27 through 51) and 2009 (weeks 1 through 14, before the pandemic began), mask use grew by 196% and 110%, respectively, with respirator use increasing 107% and 60%.
The hospitals experienced a 3.6-fold increase in absenteeism at the peak of H1N1 pandemic activity, which mirrored the community epidemiologic curve. At the peak of the pandemic, about 10% of salaried employees missed work, of which a quarter had flulike symptoms.
As the burden on hospitals became heavier, laboratory turnaround slowed, which increased the length of isolation days to between 5 and 7 at the peak of the epidemic.
The group said that an important lesson they learned was the importance of having adequate facial PPE reserves. "During the pandemic, supplies of FPE [facial protective equipment] became very tight because of increased demand nationally and internationally, and lead times for ordering increased from days to several months," they wrote.
A directive that the hospitals maintain a 10-week supply of facial PPE for use in the event of a pandemic did not seem to take into account changes in respirator and mask use during a pandemic or the increased use in patients with both suspected and confirmed infections.
For each confirmed patient with an H1N1 infection the hospital used 498 respirators and 494 masks, seven times what they had anticipated. The group said the 1:1 mask-to-respirator ratio likely reflects the aerosol-generating procedures conducted at the facilities. When combining both confirmed and suspected cases, the hospitals used about 10 additional masks and 10 additional respirators per patient each day above what they had allocated.
They concluded that though the pandemic was relatively mild, the impact on healthcare facilities was profound. Future pandemic planning estimates for facial PPE supplies should take into account not just possible severity, but also factors such as supply difficulties, the load of suspected and confirmed patients, lengths of hospital and ICU stay, and the burdens laboratories could face.
Murray M, Grant J, Bryce E, et al. Facial protective equipment, personnel, and pandemics: impact of the pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus on personnel and use of facial protective equipment. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2010 (published online Aug 23) [Abstract]