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Your eardrums are thin pieces of tissue deep in your ears. The space behind the eardrum—called the middle ear—is connected to the back of the nose by a tube. This tube, called the eustachian tube, allows air to fill this space and fluid to drain from the middle ear.
But sometimes these tubes don't work properly. This can occur because of allergies, colds, or interference from structures in the back of the nose called adenoids. As a result, fluid can build up behind the eardrums. This can cause pain and hearing loss. Sometimes an infection can also occur deep in the ears.
During ear tube insertion, a doctor places a tiny tube into the eardrum to let fluid escape from the middle ear. It also lets air enter the middle ear through the eardrum. By the time these tubes come out, the body's natural passageway from the middle ear to the back of the nose may be working better. But sometimes another tube will need to be replaced.
The tubes are made of various materials. The doctor may insert tubes that fall out on their own after six months to a year. Another kind is made to stay in place longer, and the doctor may need to remove them later.
Sometimes, surgeons also remove the adenoids during the same surgery.
This procedure is especially common in children, but adults can also require it. A doctor may want to do the procedure if your child has had fluid in the ear for several months. It may also be necessary if he has had a long-running ear infection or gets these infections often.
Some people may need tubes if their ears or mouth aren't shaped normally. People may also need tubes if they've had ear injuries caused by changes in air pressure. This can happen from flying or scuba diving.
Possible risks of this procedure include:
Problems related to anesthesia, such as breathing trouble or reaction to medications
Scarring of the eardrum
Hearing loss
A hole in the eardrum that doesn't heal after the tube comes out. This may require another procedure to repair it.
The tube may come out too early. Or it may stay in place too long, requiring the doctor to remove it.
There may be other risks, depending on your child's specific medical condition. Be sure to discuss any concerns with the doctor before the procedure.
The doctor will want to check on your child's health and hearing before the procedure. Be sure to discuss any medications or supplements your child is taking, and mention any allergies.
Your child will need to avoid eating or drinking anything after midnight before the surgery. He or she will usually need to arrive a few hours before the surgery.
Children are put to sleep with anesthesia so they aren't aware of the surgery or feeling pain during the procedure. Older children and adults may be able to handle the procedure without being put to sleep.
The doctor makes a very small hole in the eardrum using a small scalpel. Next, the doctor uses a suction device to pull fluid out of the middle ear through this hole. Then the tube is placed into the hole. The entire procedure usually takes less than 15 minutes. The hole will usually heal on its own without stitches.
Your child will go to a recovery room to wake up, and may feel sleepy and irritable for an hour or two after waking up from the anesthesia. Noises may seem especially loud for a while. In most cases, your child will be able to go home the same day.
The doctor may suggest that your child use special ear drops for a few days after the surgery. During this time, you may notice fluid coming out of the ear. Your child can resume normal play the next day, and can start eating normal food as soon as he or she feels like it.
Your child may need to take care to keep water out of the ear while the tube is in place. As a result, you may need to put an ear plug or cotton ball covered in petroleum jelly into the ear before your child swims or takes a bath.
Be sure to keep any follow-up appointments so the doctor can check on your child. Call the doctor if you notice:
Drainage from the ear that smells bad, is thick, or has a yellow or green color.


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Noah saw it coming
As an advertisement for the virtues of planning, it often has been mentioned that Noah built his ark before it started to rain. The same strategy should apply for Colorado anglers waiting for all that snow to melt. In a Wednesday story, I laid out the rationale for visiting free-flowing rivers such as the Arkansas well in advance of runoff, which could begin in early May this year from an abundant low-elevation snowpack.
It's all well and good to get our licks in before runoff, but it's equally important to have an action plan for that extended time—perhaps 2½ months—when rivers will be high and roily. For many, the alternatives are structured around trout-rich reservoirs such as Spinney, the North Park lakes or Antero, should it survive a battle with winter kill.
Some look to big-fish alternatives such as lake trout or northern pike; others turn their attention south to warm-water favorites such as Pueblo or the irrigation impoundments of the far southeast, where this same runoff offers the promise of badly needed refreshment.
Yet another option lies in this very rush of runoff. Think of high water as an opportunity rather than an impediment and you might be set for a different sort of stream experience. Heavy flows serve to push trout to the edges, where they actually are compacted into eddies or pockets of quiet water.
Find a stretch of shoreline amenable to walking and you might be in for fast action. Best part is, you won't find many fishermen in your path.


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This is the third post in a series about a survey of conference attendees and how they handle the materials and information gathered at such events. Here are the links to Post 1 (Survey Results Overview) and Post 2 (Questions 1 & 2/Attendance & Note-taking).
The third question of the survey asked respondents if they visit vendors at conferences. Only five of the 85 overall respondents said they did not. Really, who can resist all those shiny new pens, and those pins with the flashing LED lights?
Next, respondents were asked what they do with the swag they pick up from vendors when they get home. Their choices (and more than one could be selected):
- I try not to pick up vendor swag
- I only pick up what I know I'll use
- I give it to my kids
- It's in a drawer
- Other (please specify)
Forty-nine people claimed they only pick up what they know they'll use — well, they're less impulsive than I am. I always come home from conferences with a crick in my neck from carrying my conference bag full of pamphlets, notepads, magnets, erasers, rulers, you get the idea.
Fifteen people said they don't pick up vendor swag (and, presumably, five of them were those who don't visit vendors at all). A handful of people said they give it to their kids and/or have it stuffed in a drawer.
Thirty-three respondents had other ideas or uses for vendor swag. A few of them donate the items they pick up to their local genealogical society, library or other local organizations. A couple of folks admitted to using them for stocking stuffers. One respondent said, "Toys go to my husband who gives them to neighbor kids, so my husband is a superstar."
Others divvy up their haul among their coworkers when they return to the office or use them as door prizes or giveaways. One respondent gathers so many tote bags at conferences, she Freecycles them twice a year.
Additionally, many folks admitted that they end up tossing most of what they gather, some as soon as they get back to their hotel room.
Stay tuned for the responses to the next question — how folks organize everything else they bring home from a conference. Read more at the links below:


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A school bus takes Sandy Hook Elementary School pupils home from a temporary school Thursday, Jan. 3, the day they returned to classes after the killings of 20 classmates in December.
Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., where a gunman killed 20 children and six adults in December, should be torn down and replaced with an entirely new school, the task force charged with determining its future decided Friday night.
A task force of elected officials has recommended tearing down the elementary school where 20 first-graders and six educators were killed in December, and then rebuilding the school. The proposal will go before voters to decide. TODAY's Jenna Wolfe
The 28 members of the Sandy Hook Elementary Building Task Force, voting unanimously, rejected alternatives under which the current school would have been be renovated or a new school would have been built at a new location, NBC Connecticut of Hartford reported. Voters must approve the plan before it can go into effect.
Three weeks after the Dec. 14 shooting, pupils returned to classes at a former middle school seven miles from Sandy Hook. Relatives of victims of the shootings and other parents had been vehemently opposed to renovating and reopening the existing school.
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"I will chain my body to it and to protest if they try to reopen it," said Erica Lafferty, daughter of Dawn Hochsprung, the school's principal, who was among those killed, told NBC Connecticut after no decision was made at a meeting last week.
"It should be knocked down," Lafferty said. "There should be some type of long-lasting memorial. I don't want people to walk into the building and say, 'Oh well, that's where Erica's mom got gunned down.' That's not OK."
Officials have estimated the cost of renovating the current facility or building a new school at $47 million to $59 million.
"Just tearing it down and building a new school in the same place is one of the solutions that would make the most sense," said Peter Caracciolo, the father of a Sandy Hook pupil.
Daniel Krauss, whose daughter is a second-grader, told The Associated Press he was pleased by the panel's recommendation.
"It's been a place for learning, for kids to grow up and it's going to go back to that," he said.
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Research Internship (GSR 718)
All matriculating students in the Graduate Social Research Program must complete 6 credits of a supervised internship. The internship may take place in an approved private- or public- sector research agency and must entail the execution of a research project applying research methods. The content and scope of an internship should be similar to work performed by an entry-level research assistant and must be supervised by a qualified research specialist.
Students may register for GSR 718 ("Research Internship") during the fall or spring semester for internships accomplished during the fall, spring or summer months. The process of identifying and obtaining approval for an internship should be initiated at least one semester in advance.
First Steps: Once you have chosen an area of application, or defined an area for yourself, set up a meeting with the internship advisor in your area to discuss internship options. Students are responsible for finding their placements, but your internship advisor is an important resource for you. Advisors can help you to clarify your internship goals and requirements, and recommend organizations that can suit your needs.
It is strongly recommended that students who are uncertain about where they might intern should first schedule an Exploratory Meeting with the Program Director to explore placement options. When meeting with the Program Director for this purpose, students should furnish a current resume and a completed GSR Internship Assessment Form which is designed to evaluate the student's academic and professional interests and identify appropriate placement settings.
It is not necessary for students who have already identified an internship setting to furnish a resume or GSR Internship Assessment Form. However, all students must submit an Internship Proposal, developed in consultation with and signed by the intern's supervisor.
The Proposal: Once you have decided to pursue an internship opportunity, check with your internship advisor to ensure that it meets our criteria. Once you are offered the position, you must write up a proposal, usually about 2-3 pages, including the following information:
- The learning objectives the student seeks to accomplish
- A brief description of the student's role and responsibilities
- A brief description of any special project to be completed
- The method by which the intern's supervisor will monitor and evaluate the student's work
- Contact information for the intern supervisor and the academic internship advisor
- Performance targets
- The time commitment (hours per week, total number of weeks)
- The anticipated internship start and completion dates
- Rate of compensation (if any)
- Signature line for supervisor and advisor
The Internship Proposal must be approved by the Program Director before students can register for GSR 718 and initiate the internship. This usually means working out the details with your area internship advisor, and then submitting a copy of your proposal, signed by both your placement supervisor and your internship advisor, to the Director for the class permit. Furthermore, students should consult with their area internship advisors prior to initiating the internship, as those faculty members may have additional expectations.
Time commitment
Internships may be conducted on a full-time basis for one semester (14 weeks) or a part-time basis for two semesters (28 weeks).
Research and Training
Internships must be research-oriented. Students need to be involved in project planning, data collection, data analysis or other research activities. The internship site must be prepared to provide oversight and training, as needed. This training may include specific software tools, coding techniques, or help with analysis procedures.
Performance Evaluation
A student's performance in the internship will be evaluated based upon:
- The total number of hours worked
- An evaluation from the student's internship supervisor and, if applicable, faculty supervisor
- The submission of a Research Internship Report
Credits Earned
Students who have successfully completed the internship will receive 6 credits toward the MSSR degree. Grades will be given in the pass or fail format.
Internship Report Guidelines
Upon completion of an internship, every student is required to submit an Intern Report in addition to any other materials specified by their internship advisor(s). The Report is intended to provide a systematic and concise evaluation of the internship from the intern's point of view and should include a discussion of at least the following items:
- Discussion of the agency/institution within which the internship took place including:
- Lines of reporting (who is responsible to whom and for what)
- Decision making processes insofar as the student's assignments were concerned
- Description of work/services carried out/provided by agency/institution
- The learning objectives the student outlined at the outset of the internship and how well those were achieved
- A description of the student's role and responsibilities including job title, if any
- A description of any special project that was completed
- The method by which the intern's supervisor monitored and evaluated the student's work
- The internship start and completion dates
- The time commitment (hours per week, total hours)
- Rate of compensation (if any)
- Extent to which prior research training at Hunter proved sufficient with respect to the internship. Students are encouraged to identify the courses offered in the Graduate Social Research Program which proved most helpful for the internship
- Working relation between intern and agency supervisor
- Problems the intern might have encountered in the internship, including the extent and quality of supervision
- Extent to which the internship is thought to be helpful for future work with respect to (a) knowledge acquired, (b) contacts established, (c) work experience gained.
- Suggestions regarding the internship process and/or setting for the Internship Coordinator.
The Intern Report is a critical component of the internship experience. The Report is complemented by an evaluation of the student's performance by the professional that supervised the student's work.
Note: Internship credits will only be granted when the required Intern Report as well as the evaluation of the student's performance by the internship supervisor has been received by your area advisor, with copies to the Program Director.
Companies & Organizations
Some of the companies and organizations that have sought GSR students and alumni for jobs and internships:
|ABC Inc. -Walt Disney Company/ ABC (NOW)
Addiction Services Agency
Administration for Children's Services
American Management Association
Applied Research Center - ColorLines Magazine
Asia Society
Baruch College Seek Program
BCT Partners
Box Project
Braun Research
Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law
Brookdale Center on Aging
Commission on Human Rights
Community Service Society-Nat'l Coalition for the Homeless
Cornell Medical College
Covenant House New York
Criminal Justice Agency
Daytop Village
Department of Community Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Department of Family and Social Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Yeshiva University
Department of Oncological Services, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Drug Abuse Control Commission
Einstein College of Medicine
Essence Magazine (Time)
Eviction Intervention Services
Family Studies Unit-a div. of UCLA
Food Bank of New York
GfK Roper Consulting
Greenwich House
Harlem Dowling West Side Center
Harris Interactive
Health Research Training Program (HRTP), New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Henry Street Settlement
Human Resources Administration
Hunter College Office of Institutional Research
Immigration and Health Initiative, School of Health Sciences, Hunter College
Jupiter Media Matrix
Katharine Gibbs School
Lighthouse International
Marist College
|Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)
MRI Interactive Narcotics & Drugs Research Institute
National Center for Children in Poverty
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
New York Police Department
New York University School of Medicine
Norman Hecht Research
NPD Group
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide
Planned Parenthood of New York City
Population Council
Public Broadcasting Station (PBS)
Publishers Clearing House
Qualidata Research Inc
Real Simple & All You Magazines (Time)
ReliefWeb, UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Ruder Finn
Schulman, Ronca and Bucavales, Inc. (SRBI)
Social Indicators Survey Center, Columbia University
Stanton-Heiskey Foundation
Strategic Information Unit, Direct Marketing Association
Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association
The Alan Guttmacher Institute
The Council on Economic Priorities
The Guidance Center
The Housing & Community Development Network of NJ
The Population Council
Transportation Alternatives
United Neighborhood Houses of New York, Inc.
United States Census Bureau
United Way of NYC
Urban Justice Center
USA Cable Networks
Vera Institute
Washington Post
Women's City Club of NY
Yonkers Youth Service


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TweakTown Blu-ray Import Buying Guide Update
Long time readers may recall the 'Guide to Buying Blu-rays from Overseas' from late last year. Whilst I originally intended the articles to become a regular series, the spectacular crash of the Australian dollar compared to the greenback meant imports were no longer as financially feasible as they were. Well, the good news is that the dollar has recovered somewhat and we have a massive amount of titles to catch up on!
So welcome to the next instalment, covering some of the best import titles to have been released over the last few months. Pending some other financial meltdown, I'll endeavour to do a few more as the release schedule heats up in the final two quarters of 2009.
Studio: Universal
Country of Origin: United States
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Region: A, B, C
Released to Australian cinemas a matter of less than a fortnight ago, director Henry Selick and author Neil Gaiman unleash their first collaboration, the dark fairytale Coraline. Utilising the craft of stop motion, which Selick used to great effect with the classic Nightmare Before Christmas, the 2002 novella comes to life, with every frame bursting with the highest quality of craftsmanship. Whilst the film may not be suitable for the youngest of audiences, older children and above will enjoy. The technical quality of the film's presentation and audio track is second to none.
The Blu-ray release also comes with a wealth of high quality extra features, including picture-in-picture video tracks featuring artists recording the voice tracks and storyboard comparisons. However, the best feature is the 3D version of the film (also included in the package are four pairs of 3D glasses). Unlike most 3D features that use anaglyphic 3D (red and blue glasses), Coraline uses pink and green glasses which is far more suited to the colour scheme of the film and makes for the best 3D experience in the home that I've yet seen.
Audiences that enjoyed the aforementioned The Nightmare Before Christmas should definitely apply.
Watchmen: Directors Cut
Studio: Warner Brothers Home Entertainment
Country of Origin: United States
Purchase: DVDPacific.com
Region: A, B, C
When I recently took a look at the Australian Blu-ray release of the theatrical cut of the film, I made reference to the fact that the import version featured a 24 minute longer 'Directors Cut' version, which Australian audiences are being made to wait for. Well, not if you have a credit card.
Overall, I found the directors cut to be a slightly more satisfying film, despite an objectionable (at least to me) length of just over 3 hours. Character motivation is somewhat elaborated upon and the film is allowed to breathe a little more, even though I found that it exacerbated a film that already slumped somewhere in the middle. One of the major boons for this version of the Blu-ray is the beefed up extras package, including the technically stunning picture-in-picture commentary track hosted by Director Zach Snyder, missing off the Australian version.
Watchmen fans owe it to themselves to pickup this version of the film, probably in combination with the local release.
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A bunch of ads have been appearing in my firefox browser; when I view the same page with other browsers they do not appear.
I can provide a screenshot to help illustrate my problem. Every page I load has numerous ad boxes embedded into the page from "Ads by Browse to Save". Does anyone else have this problem? Is this something that firefox added to their browser or do I have a malware problem? (I see no option to post a screenshot of the problem, as is advised on the community help homepage. Maybe I will have that option once my question is posted.)
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Hi franklr, many sites use Flash both for actual content as well as ads. It's hard to use much of the web if you have the Shockwave Flash plugin disabled.
In case there is an extension involved, did you also check this list:
orange Firefox button (or Tools menu) > Add-ons > Extensions categoryRead this answer in context 6
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- Shockwave Flash 11.6 r602
- Adobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape 10.1.6
- 5.1.20125.0
- VLC media player Web Plugin 2.0.2
- NPRuntime Script Plug-in Library for Java(TM) Deploy
- The QuickTime Plugin allows you to view a wide variety of multimedia content in Web pages. For more information, visit the QuickTime Web site.
- Adobe Shockwave for Director Netscape plug-in, version 11.6
- The plug-in allows you to open and edit files using Microsoft Office applications
- Office Authorization plug-in for NPAPI browsers
- Firefox 20.0.1
- User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 6.1; WOW64; rv:20.0) Gecko/20100101 Firefox/20.0
- Support URL: http://support.mozilla.org/1/firefox/20.0.1/WINNT/en-US/
- Browse22save 3.8 (email@example.com)
- SearchNewTab 1.0 (email@example.com)
- Troubleshooter 1.1a (firstname.lastname@example.com)
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I think I see where it is from your system details:
orange Firefox button (or Tools menu) > Add-ons > Extensions category
If there is no Remove button, then it is an externally added extension and you may need to visit the Windows Control Panel to get rid of it. (But go ahead and at least disable it now.)
Does that work?
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That worked! I can't thank you enough. Never would have found that on my own. Problem totally solved.
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Thank you for installing the Troubleshooting extension that gathered that information. In the old days, we would be asking you to poke around on your own and this made it much easier to resolve it quickly.
I have also been getting these unwanted ads. I went to "Add-ons manager" in Firefox where I found about ten add-ons. First I disabled all of the add-ons, and went to a page where the ads had appeared; The ads were now gone. Next, I enabled each add-on, one at a time, until the ads re-appeared on that page. I assumed that this last add-on was the culprit. I alternately disabled and enabled this add-on to verify that it was the only one that caused the ads to appear. The only add-on that caused the ads to appear in my Firefox browser ver. 22.0 was "Shockwave Flash ver. 11.7.700.224".
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Hi franklr, many sites use Flash both for actual content as well as ads. It's hard to use much of the web if you have the Shockwave Flash plugin disabled.
In case there is an extension involved, did you also check this list:
orange Firefox button (or Tools menu) > Add-ons > Extensions category
Thanks for the suggestion. I had only checked for ads that appeared in news articles on BBC.com. I re-enabled Shock Wave flash, went to extensions and "disabled" all of them that gave me the option. The ads returned. I guess I'll just keep Flash disabled until I run up against an application that needs it.
I tried the extension link from Toolbar and disabled one extension found there. Then I went to a website where these ads/boxes have been appearing and sure enough...there they are. they make one absolutely batty and I'm desperate to be rid of them! I'm going to try to post a screen shot of them. Red boxes are mine added in photo editing software. Disabling Shock wave flash did nothing to eliminate these irritating boxes.
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Hi bettywest, you only have one extension -- or you only felt comfortable disabling one of them?
Could you also try Firefox's Safe Mode? That's a standard diagnostic tool to bypass interference by extensions (and some custom settings). More info: Troubleshoot Firefox issues using Safe Mode.
You can restart Firefox in Safe Mode using
Help > Restart with Add-ons Disabled
In the dialog, click "Start in Safe Mode" (not Reset)
Any difference?
Can you check that your proxy settings have not been changed? You can view those here:
(WIN) orange Firefox button (or Tools menu) > Options > Advanced
(MAC) Firefox menu > Preferences > Advanced
On the Network mini-tab, click the "Settings" button. If it's not currently set on No Proxy, try that.
I have the same problem and has been trying to block it, and it slows down my browsing.
Hi encycster, did you try Firefox's Safe Mode as described in an earlier post?
Jscher, I tried to do the other thing, initially the ads vanished, but as I tried to reopen the browser, these ads are really giving me frustrations. it slowed down my surfing time.
safe mode not yet, because safe mode also has other problems. i cannot risk my laptop to do that as my software
Not Windows Safe Mode is meant, but Firefox Safe Mode.
Firefox Safe Mode is meant for troubleshooting purposes and disables all extensions and disables a few other features as well.
This won't affect your computer.
You can use one of these to start Firefox in Safe Mode:
- On Windows, hold down the Shift key while starting Firefox with a double-click on the Firefox desktop shortcut
- On Mac, hold down the Options key while starting Firefox
- Help > Restart with Add-ons Disabled


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Amarantus BioScience Licenses LymPro Alzheimer's Disease Diagnostic Blood Test
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Amarantus BioScience, Inc. (OTCQB: AMBS), a biotechnology company discovering and developing treatments for diseases associated with protein misfolding and apoptosis, today announced that it has licensed the LymPro Alzheimer's Disease Diagnostic Blood Test (LymPro) from Memory Dx, LLC (MDx), formerly known as Provista Life Sciences, Inc. LymPro originated from the University of Leipzig in Germany and has received over $3 million in research grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
LymPro was designed with the purpose of diagnosing Alzheimer's in its mild to moderate stage, a population of patients currently being tested in numerous clinical studies with amyloid-beta targeting strategies. LymPro works by identifying immune-based biomarkers in the blood of Alzheimer's patients, diagnosing Alzheimer's and allowing physicians to definitively differentiate Alzheimer's disease from other forms of dementia. This patient-specific identification has the potential to become an invaluable tool for Alzheimer's disease clinical trials, where there has been a well-documented history of patient recruitment errors related to inaccurate diagnosis of Alzheimer's. LymPro has completed two Phase 1 clinical studies in over 80 patients, showing 98% sensitivity and 96% specificity for Alzheimer's disease diagnosis. LymPro is ready to move into a Phase 2 validation study. If successful, LymPro can begin generating revenue as a laboratory developed test ("LDT") within 18 months of study initiation through commercial sales and through sales to companies performing Alzheimer's disease clinical research.
"We believe LymPro has significant clinical and commercial potential as a diagnostic blood test for Alzheimer's disease," said Gerald E. Commissiong, President and CEO of Amarantus. "It is clear that the path forward for treating Alzheimer's disease is to identify and initiate therapeutic intervention as early as possible. If proven effective, LymPro could provide physicians with a lower-cost, minimally-invasive intervention and reduce the need for costly brain imaging scans. This license expands our diagnostic pipeline and complements our strategic focus on neurodegenerative diseases. While we are not currently developing MANF for Alzheimer's disease, we believe that the cost-effective definitive identification of earlier-stage patients will create a significant opportunity for Amarantus to evaluate the MANF Program as a disease-modifying treatment in this large, underserved therapeutic indication."
Under the terms of the agreement, Amarantus has agreed to issue two million shares of restricted common stock to MDx, pay a development milestone upon successful completion of the Phase 2 validation study, as well as pay a nine percent royalty on sales. In addition, Amarantus has agreed to retain MDx to perform the necessary validation study to gain Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certification for LymPro. Together, Amarantus and MDx will expand their relationships with large pharmaceutical companies, and will also seek additional grant funding for the further development of LymPro. Amarantus has the right to assign or sub-license LymPro to a third party of its choosing at any time.
"Amarantus represents an excellent partner for Memory Dx because of its scientific focus on protein misfolding and aggregation, which we believe will continue to be critical in developing disease-modifying treatments for Alzheimer's," said William E. Gartner, President and CEO of Memory Dx, LLC. "This agreement with Amarantus is the final step in the transition of Memory Dx from a diagnostic product developer into a contract CLIA lab focused on driving revenues. We look forward to working with Amarantus to advance LymPro and get it into the hands of physicians so we can help address the significant socioeconomic problems caused by Alzheimer's disease."
About Alzheimer's Disease
It is estimated that over 5.4 million people in the United States suffer from Alzheimer's disease and over 300,000 patients are diagnosed annually, with nearly one in eight older Americans affected by the disease. Alzheimer's is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. The estimated cost of unpaid care in the United States is estimated at over $210 billion annually and the total payments for care are estimated at over $200 billion annually, including $140 billion in cost to Medicare and Medicaid. It is estimated that these figures will double by 2050. Amarantus believes the market opportunity for an effective Alzheimer's disease diagnostic far exceeds $500 million annually.[1]
About Amarantus BioScience, Inc.
Amarantus BioScience, Inc. is a development-stage biotechnology company founded in January 2008. The Company has a focus on developing certain biologics surrounding the intellectual property and proprietary technologies it owns to treat and/or diagnose Parkinson's disease, Traumatic Brain Injury and other human diseases. The Company owns the intellectual property rights to a therapeutic protein known as Mesencephalic-Astrocyte-derived Neurotrophic Factor ("MANF") and is developing MANF-based products as treatments for brain disorders. The Company also is a Founding Member of the Coalition for Concussion Treatment (#C4CT), a movement initiated in collaboration with Brewer Sports International seeking to raise awareness of new treatments in development for concussions and nervous-system disorders. For further information please visit www.Amarantus.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the possible benefits of MANF therapeutic applications and/or advantages presented by Amarantus' PhenoGuard technology, as well as statements about expectations, plans and prospects of the development of Amarantus' new product candidates. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the risks that the anticipated benefits of the therapeutic drug candidates or discovery platforms, as well as the risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to the development of Amarantus' new product candidates, including those identified under "Risk Factors" in Amarantus' most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in other filings Amarantus periodically makes with the SEC. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements Amarantus does not undertake to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect a change in its views or events or circumstances that occur after the date of this presentation.
[1] http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_facts_and_figures.asp
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The Simple Guide To Steve Jobs
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Steve Jobs was most probably the most famous business leader the world has or ever will know. He was a visionary and this simple guide is going to try and share some information behind the man who gave us amongst many other things Macs, iPods and iPhones. This guide tries to reflect the simplicity and ease of use that we all know in Apple products. We take a look at his early years and how he was adopted soon after birth, what he was like at school and his early working life at Atari before starting Apple. Started from a garage to become the most valuable company on earth, his departure from Apple and his years in between, before his return and then the meteoric rise of Apple are briefly discussed in this amazing short read.
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Gov. Jerry Brown has spoken frequently and critically of the legislature's tendency to produce too many small, trifling, insignificant bills -- often with little consideration or debate.
"They've given me 600 bills and there's not 600 problems that we need those solutions for," Brown said recently.
But that didn't stop the governor from signing most of them -- and selling his approval of such bills as significant action.
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News from around the country and around the globe
For the last several days, the governor's office has produced press releases that trumpet his signing of dozens of these bills. The releases suggest that signing or vetoing bills has produced real policy change:
"Governor Brown Takes Action to Improve Public Safety and Help Law Enforcement"
"Governor Brown Takes Action to Boost Public Health"
"Governor Brown Takes Action to Improve Education"
"Governor Brown Takes Action to Promote Renewable Energy and Protect the Environment"
And so on.
As political sins go, this is a very minor one.
The press office is putting a happy face on bills, and announcing packages of bill decisions on similar topics in a way that makes life a little easier for reporters. (Thank you). And bills do have impact.
But Brown might consider going a little easier on the legislature bashing, at least for a while. He signed more than 80 percent of the bills in consideration. That's a lot of new laws. And his approval suggests that the governor thought that at least most of what the legislature produced was worthwhile.
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All the places he's been since we've been in control of his good self, at any rate.
Posted by Sony yesterday, the map contains some standard infographic stuff, but also a handy guide to just where Drake's travels have taken him across four games. It's...not that far, really!
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While this approach is simpler and less expensive than traditional homeopathic methods, it runs counter to the underlying holistic intentions of the technique.
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A recent Apple patent for an iSight camera located behind the screen instead of above it sounds like a cool idea—too bad a system just like it has already been invented.
By the director of some of Apple's most memorable commercials, no less! Errol Morris's awesomely-named Interrotron system captures the first-person interviews for his documentaries and commercials by using two cameras with mirrored, teleprompter-like screens in front of them, each with the image of the other person's face.
Apple's patent works the exact same way, and can eliminate the lack of intimacy brought about by looking just above or below the eyes of the person you're cybering with. Of course there's no real promise of this being integrated into a real product anytime soon, as the tech for placing a working camera behind a traditional laptop LCD is still a ways away.
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Richard K. Templeton Receives Akira Inoue Award for Environmental, Health and Safety Excellence
TOKYO, Japan (December 4, 2007) – Richard (Rich) K. Templeton, president and chief executive officer of Texas Instruments Incorporated, is the recipient of the Akira Inoue Award for outstanding achievement in environment, health and safety (EHS) in the semiconductor industry. The award is sponsored by SEMI and will be presented tomorrow evening in Tokyo at the SEMICON Japan President's Reception.
Templeton is recognized for his contributions to EHS leadership at Texas Instruments, which has resulted in the introduction of innovative environmentally-friendly products and processes and operational excellence in health and safety for employees. Templeton is the eighth recipient of the prestigious industry award.
"We recognize Rich Templeton for EHS leadership. Under his direction, TI has made a priority of reducing air emissions, energy consumption, water use and waste while increasing resource conservation and energy efficiency," said Stanley Myers, president and CEO of SEMI. "His commitment to EHS has led to outstanding achievements at Texas Instruments and throughout the industry."
Templeton's commitment led to achievements at Texas Instruments and industry-wide. Those cited by the Akira Inoue Award committee in the selection of Mr. Templeton include:
- TI built the world's first "green" semiconductor manufacturing facility.
- TI achieved the best safety rate in the company's history and the best safety rate in the U.S. semiconductor industry for past three consecutive years.
- TI is leading the industry in providing digital and analog solutions with low power consumption and greater energy efficiency.
- TI received numerous awards and recognitions for outstanding EHS performance and environmental stewardship from customers, media and government organizations.
Rich Templeton has been president and chief executive officer of Texas Instruments since May 2004. He also serves on the company's board of directors, to which he was elected in July 2003. Previously, Templeton was chief operating officer and executive vice president of the company and president of TI's Semiconductor business. He is credited with helping to define and execute TI's strategy to focus on semiconductors for signal processing. Templeton joined the company in 1980 after earning a bachelor's of science degree in electrical engineering from Union College in New York. Templeton is also the immediate past chairman of the Semiconductor Industry Association.
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Past recipients of the Akira Inoue Award include Pasquale Pistorio, former CEO of STMicroelectronics; Craig Barrett, former CEO of Intel Corporation; Farhang Shadman, director of the Engineering and Research Center for Environmentally Benign Semiconductor Manufacturing at the University of Arizona; Saburo Kusama, president of Epson Corp.; Isao Uchigasaki, chairman of the board of Hitachi Chemical Company; Gerald Ermentrout, vice president and general manager of the Electronics Division of Air Products; and Chang-Gyu Hwang, president and CEO of the Semiconductor Business of Samsung Electronics.
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2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet Tiptronic
Wow, Audi's acoustic roof really makes this car quiet on the highway. It may be a bit odd, but I think the highlight of this convertible is the top. It's every bit as quiet as a folding hardtop convertible and you don't have to give up the entire trunk to retract the top. Aside from the potential security issues a soft top entails, why in the world would anyone choose an A5 coupe over the cabrio? I'd opt for the coupe if I were thinking of an S5, though.
Since it's possible to buy an A5 cabriolet with Quattro and the six-speed Tiptronic transmission, the cabrio even makes sense as a daily driver in the winter. The price premium for AWD and a transmission with real gears is a mere $2100 when compared with a similarly equipped front-wheel-drive model with a CVT. Either way you get the excellent 2.0 FSI engine, which is well matched to the A5's personality.
Our test car is almost completely loaded and commands $56,525 but a smartly optioned Premium trim level car will be plenty luxurious for $45,550, if you can live without navigation and Bang & Olufsen sound. At $45,550 the A5 cabriolet makes a lot of sense for those who place a premium on looks and luxury over all-out performance, though the A5 doesn't disappoint in the driving department.
Phil Floraday, Senior Online Editor
The 2010 model year marks the introduction of the 2.0-liter TFSI direct-injection turbo four-cylinder engine in Audi's A5 lineup (both coupe and convertible). In the coupe, this engine is offered either with a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic; both come with standard Quattro all-wheel drive. The convertible, though, offers the 2.0T with a CVT (continuously variable transmission, which you operate like an automatic) and front-wheel drive; or with Quattro and a six-speed conventional automatic. The latter combination is how our test car was outfitted.
Having spent a weekend and some 400 miles with the Audi, I agree with Phil Floraday that the fabric roof is extraordinarily good. I drove the A5 Cabrio in temps as low as 5 degrees and basically forgot most of the time that I was in a fabric-roof convertible. That's how well insulated this top is. Give me a good fabric roof like this any day over one of the newfangled folding metal roofs.
This turbo four is smooth and refined and works well with the six-speed automatic, but rumor has it that Audi eventually will offer this engine with its upcoming new eight-speed automatic, and it will be interesting to experience that powertrain combo, for sure. But as it stands, there's absolutely no problem accelerating onto freeways, passing, and maintaining 80-mph-plus cruising speeds. The burst from 80 to 100 mph is surprisingly quick, especially if you have the transmission in sport mode. There's also a manual gate for the shifter.
Complaints? The cruise control stalk on the left side of the steering wheel is hidden by the steering wheel spoke, and the fancy Bang & Olufsen stereo has some distortion at high volume.
Joe DeMatio, Deputy Editor
Pay attention, all you other automakers. This is how you do a four-cylinder engine. My first stint behind the wheel was a brief highway drive in mild traffic. At the time, I would have sworn that I was driving a V-6 engine. The A5's supreme smoothness and low highway revs give this car highway-cruising comfort that I've never experienced in a four-cylinder vehicle. At 70 mph, the engine is turning at a relaxed 2600 rpm -- a far cry from the 3000 to 3500 rpm that so often corrupt four-cylinder cars. In my opinion, there's absolutely no negative to Audi dropping the V-6 here. Want a faster car? Get the S5.
From a driving standpoint, this A5 2.0T Prestige is more of a touring cabrio than a sporty convertible. The impressive engine refinement is nicely complemented by the fabulous soft top that others have mentioned. Audi says it's sticking with ragtops because they're more affordable and offer better trunk space while offering the same quietness and weather protection of a hard top. The A5 cabriolet is proof that Audi's confidence is built on truth. The A5's largest shortcoming here is steering. Even as a tourer the steering is inadequate. Heck, it hardly measures up to minivan standards in my book.
Eric Tingwall, Associate Editor
This Audi A5 convertible gives you all the warm and quiet comforts of a hard top automobile, with the fun and flexibility of a soft top. I was surprised at how much this model parallels the creature comforts of its hardtop counterpart.
Today I had to make a dreadfully early morning run to the airport to drop off my partner for a sun & fun weekend in Florida. Its dark, it's a nippy 29°F, I don't have enough coffee, and I'm cursing him in my head for leaving me in this frozen tundra of Michigan.
While dropping off curbside, the light bulb pinged in my head... Photo Op! Top down, camera out, and shooting as much as possible before TSA tells me I need to move it. Other cars driving by looking with strange faces. Pictures of a convertible at the airport in February, what's the deal? Then I was reminded when I saw my reflection while taking a photo... oh yeah. Convertible, top down, guy with mohawk, and it's 29°F in Michigan.
I drove off with the top down. The next 45 miles proved to be more awakening than a grande Starbucks with three extra shots! I zipped down the freeway to the office in the subfreezing weather at about 80 mph listening to Lady Gaga jam out "I'm a freak" -- rather fitting, I thought.
Had I taken the time to put up the wind blocker, it might have been completely enjoyable. As it was, I just cranked the heat and the seat heater to high. The most delightful pleasure was having the A5 blow warm sweet nothings down my neck from the seat's built-in air vent at back of my neck and head.
As I pulled into the parking structure and waited for the top to go up, I felt as though I proved my point: everyone dies, not everyone lives. This morning I felt alive!
Kelly Ryan Murphy, Creative Director
My morning with the A5 was even colder than Kelly's, so I didn't have the guts to drop the top, although I was very tempted to try Audi's Mercedes-Benz-style neck-warmer. Even with the top raised, though, the A5 cabrio is a wonderful car, and, as others have mentioned, it's very easy to forget that you're in a soft-top convertible, so quiet and well-insulated is the ragtop. But the most amazing thing about this top, in my opinion, is that it has reading lights for rear-seat passengers integrated smack-dab into the middle of its lining. How awesome is that?! I've never seen such a feature in any convertible. And the back seat is actually big enough for adults. I was also pleasantly surprised by the amount of trunk space.
About the only thing I don't like about the A5 convertible is that it just can't match the pure beauty of its coupe sibling. But that's like criticizing Pavel Datsyuk because he can't hit a free throw.
Rusty Blackwell, Copy Editor
The A5 really does make a strong case for the superiority of a traditional fabric top, but it's an even stronger testament to Audi's phenomenal design and execution. The two biggest convertible weaknesses - sound isolation and top-up appearance, simply aren't an issue here. Neither is structural rigidity. As a result, the A5 is nearly as quiet as any steel-roofed vehicle, emits not a squeak over our frost-heaved roads, and cuts nearly as lovely a profile as the coupe version.
Otherwise, the convertible provides the same near-perfect experience as any other A4/5. That means terrific four-cylinder acceleration, good handling, and a fantastic looking interior. The thick coat of snow and ice on the ground also provided a reminder of why many consumers just love Audi's commitment to all-wheel drive.
David Zenlea, Assistant Editor
There was no top-down driving in the A5 for me, but this Audi softtop is one convertible that won't make you feel shortchanged when the weather doesn't cooperate. The lack of b-pillars create an unhindered lateral view and rear visibility is decent despite the smallish rear window, an unfortunate attribute of most ragtops. Add flip-down rear headrests, Audi, and the view out the rear window would be even better for those days when top down is not an option.
The A5's cloth top itself is a work of art. It's beautifully crafted and rare features like the reading lights over the rear seats demonstrate Audi's attention to detail. And the top's light-colored liner adds visual height and helps prevent the cave-like feeling that is common in many softtop convertibles.
The A5 convertible suffers from some cowl shake and it feels slightly less solid than its fixed-roof sibling but that is to be expected. Regardless, it's still a luxurious cruiser that, whether you're enjoying a top-down sunny day or slogging through the snow, will make you feel special.
Jennifer Misaros, Production Editor
The A5 is an undeniably beautiful car, but it's no surprise that I find the hardtop's styling more compelling than that of the softtop. There's just something a little disjointed-looking about a cabrio with the top up, no matter whether that top is hard or soft. Having said that, if we're talking pure driving enjoyment, I'd have a hard time opting for the coupe over the softtop when the weather is mild. Unfortunately, I happened to drive the A5 cabrio in February, in Michigan, in subfreezing temperatures. Blech. (That would a comment on the weather, not the car.) Happily, I barely noticed the weather as the snug-fitting top kept the elements at bay. With the seat heaters on and with Quattro all-wheel drive, the A5 cabrio actually proves to be a pretty capable foul-weather car. Visibility is decent, although prone to a couple of blind spots (most notably at the rear quarter) that are endemic to convertibles, and the cabin might feel a little claustrophic even to people of average stature, what with the lower headliner. But those shortcomings are more than overcome by the A5's smooth and responsive 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and the exquisitely designed interior.
Amy Skogstrom, Managing Editor
2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet Tiptronic
Base price (with destination): $44,925
Price as tested: $56,525
Standard Equipment:
Quattro all-wheel-drive
6-speed tiptronic transmission
2.0L turbocharged engine
18-inch 10-spoke wheels
Servotronic speed-sensitive steering
Electromechanical parking brake
Electronic stabilizer program
Leather-trimmed power seats
10-speaker 180-watt sound system
Electronic cruise control
Halogen headlights
Front fog lights
Options on this vehicle:
Prestige model - $8300
Comfort package - $2400
Driver assist package - $ 900
Key options not on vehicle:
S Line package - $2450
Sport package - $1450
Audi drive select - $2950
Fuel economy:
20 / 26 / 23 mpg
Size: 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder
Horsepower: 211 hp @ 4300-6000 rpm
Torque: 258 lb-ft @ 1500-4200 rpm
6-speed Tiptronic automatic
Weight: 4034 lb
18 x 8.5-inch aluminum wheels
245/40R18 Michelin Pilot Alpin winter tires
Competitors: Lexus IS-C, Infiniti G37 conv., Volvo C70, BMW 3-Series conv.


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Wealthy black Americans feel better off than they did five years ago, and think the country is better off as well, according to research released last week by Northern Trust.
Black respondents to Northern Trust's Wealth in America survey of people with $250,000 or more in investable assets attributed their positive outlook to market stability and the re-election of President Barack Obama.
Sixty-two percent said they felt better about their personal finances than they did five years ago, compared with 29% of overall survey respondents who felt this way.
Half of blacks surveyed also thought the U.S. was better off, compared with just 18% of total respondents who shared this sentiment.
Black entrepreneurs surveyed also expressed optimism about the future growth of the economy. Respondents noted these plans for the next 18 to 24 months:
- 47% will hire more workers
- 37% anticipate keeping staff levels stable
- 34% intend to invest in information technology
Sixty percent of black business owners identified increasing revenue as their main focus.
Planning for higher taxes and investing in the future growth of the business were of key importance to about a third of respondents. Twenty-one percent were focused on succession planning.
The majority of wealthy black survey participants said 63% of their total household assets came from earned income, while 11% came from investment returns. This compares with 44% and 22%, respectively, in the general population.
"Wealthy black Americans are often first-generation stewards of wealth," Linda Nolan, a Northern Trust managing director, said in a statement.
"Many are business owners who consider their hard work as a key to achieving their financial goals. While many want to grow their wealth, just a small group reports actually having an established financial plan to help ensure they are on track to meet their goals."
Fifty-one percent of high-net-worth black respondents said their primary investment objective was to grow wealth, compared with 16% who said their main goal was to preserve capital.
The survey found that 27% believed it was important to have a written financial plan, but only 11% had established such a plan.
Respondents reported taking these steps to achieve their goals:
- Save more—32%
- Diversify investments—28%
- Work with a financial advisor—18%
Eighty percent of black respondents said they involved their spouse or partner in household financial decisions and at least monthly discussed such financial matters as goals, business planning and charitable contributions.
Sixty-five percent said it was important to speak to their children about their wealth, and 72% reported they had already done so.
The survey found wealthy black Americans continued to contribute to charitable causes, donating an average of 87 hours in 2011. Ninety-four percent cited helping the less fortunate and 93% said contributing to a cause in which they personally believed were the most important reasons for giving.
The top recipients of their donations were human services organizations, educational institutions and religious organizations. In addition, 83% said it was very important to them to help their children develop an appreciation for giving.
Researchers conducted 1,700 online interviews from Nov. 16 to Dec. 17. Thirteen percent of survey respondents were black.
Read Black Caucus Members Balk at DOL Fiduciary Rule on AdvisorOne.


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Charleston Rice Bead Necklace (Key Lime)
Our signature Charleston Rice Bead necklace in a versatile 5' length and is powder coated with a seasonal, neon 'Goblin Green' finish and has a gold plated clasp. These textured chains are a revival of a vintage, flapper style necklace that can be worn doubled, tripled or layered together with other colors and finishes. Brass chain with powder coated enamel finish. Trade them, share them and give them away - a bit of Southern Charm for everyone, everywhere. Each necklace comes in its own drawstring bag. Goblin Green is a Candy Shop Vintage exclusive, not available for purchase at our other retail partners. Made in the U.S.A.


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Call to Speak to an Expert
As an ever increasing number of Americans began to look for ways to age gracefully in their own homes, major organizations across the country took notice and designed a program to help train professionals who can meet the demands of this growing population of aging adults. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Home Innovation Research Labs, and AARP joined forces to create the Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS)1program that teaches individuals across a variety of fields how to best serve those looking to age in place.3
The certification process requires applicants to complete courses in Marketing and Communication Strategies for Aging and Accessibility, Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility, and Business Management for Building Professionals.2 When graduates successfully finish their coursework, they are equipped to assist those looking to age in place with making the best choices based on their individual needs. While the majority of CAPSs are builders or remodelers, there are certified experts across a variety of fields ready to help you with the financial, legal, and practical design issues associated with aging in place. The first step is making an informed decision about which CAPS can best assist you.
Health Care Consultants
For most people, the best place to start exploring the option of aging in place is by speaking with a health care consultant who is responsible for staying on top of the latest trends and technology in order to best serve their clients. A CAPS health care consultant has been specially trained to provide advice and assistance to people who want to age in place. Not only do they offer guidance to individuals, they can also be part of a larger team that works together to identify and implement solutions for aging adults.
Architects and Designers
An Architect who has gone through the training to become a Certified Aging in Place Specialist is an expert in making practical and aesthetically pleasing home modifications that will help customers overcome any physical limitations or challenges. They have the knowledge and experience to use smart design solutions to make your home more accessible and easy to navigate. If you are looking to build a new home that is custom fit to meet your needs, or you need to make significant changes to your existing home, a CAPS architect or designer can help you make the best design choices that will address your needs. All CAPS designers are well versed in the latest, cutting edge equipment available on the market and they are experts when it comes to building codes and standards, which can be a difficult web of information for the average person to wade through. Working with a CAPS architect or designer means having a knowledgeable professional walking you through home modification choices that can allow you to safely and comfortably age in place.
Contractors and Homebuilders
A Certified Aging in Place Specialist contractor or homebuilder can turn architectural designs into reality and may be your first choice if you don't need major renovations. They can easily install home healthcare equipment such as wheelchair ramps, walk-in tubs, and stair lifts that are retrofitted into your existing space. A contractor or homebuilder will first consult with you and a health care professional in order to pinpoint your needs and figure out the best solutions that will fit your budget. In addition, they will oversee any projects and make sure that they are correctly completed in a timely manner.
Lawyers and Financial Consultants
Aging in place has become such a big trend that professionals outside of the building and healthcare industries are also becoming certified aging in place specialists. If you have any financial or legal concerns about how best to finance your home renovations or protect your assets so that you can continue to live at home, there are certified lawyers and financial consultants ready to answer your questions. They may even be able to help you find financial assistance for home modifications through government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. You don't have to try and navigate confusing laws, regulations, and government programs on your own. There are trained professionals eager to help.
1 "Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS) Overview."National Association of Home Builders, 2013. Web. 6 March
2 "How Do I Become a Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS)?"National Association of Home Builders, 2013. Web. 6 March 2013.
3 "Want to Keep Living at Home?"AARP, 2004. Web. 6 March 2013.


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This article first appeared in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report.
U.S. lawmakers soon will have to address privacy issues raised by the use of UAVs in domestic airspace, a recent Congressional Research Service (CRS) report says.
"The prospect of drone use inside the United States raises far-reaching issues concerning the extent of government surveillance authority, the value of privacy in the digital age, and the role of Congress in reconciling these issues ," says the report, "Drones in Domestic Surveillance Operations: Fourth Amendment Implications and Legislative Responses," released Sept. 6.
While UAVs have become a weapon of choice for Pentagon war planners in recent military conflicts, the unmanned systems are on the ascent for operations on or close to U.S. borders as well, the report notes.
"These unmanned aircraft are most commonly known for their operations overseas in tracking down and killing suspected members of Al Qaeda and related organizations," CRS reports. "In addition to these missions abroad, drones are being considered for use in domestic surveillance operations , which might include in furtherance of homeland security, crime fighting, disaster relief, immigration control, and environmental monitoring."
Although relatively few drones are currently flown over U.S. soil, CRS says, the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) predicts that 30,000 UAVs will fill the nation's skies in less than 20 years. "Congress has played a large role in this expansion," CRS says. "In February 2012, Congress enacted the FAA Modernization and Reform Act, which calls for the FAA to accelerate the integration of unmanned aircraft into the national airspace system by 2015."
However, says CRS, "some members of Congress and the public fear there are insufficient safeguards in place to ensure that drones are not used to spy on American citizens and unduly infringe upon their fundamental privacy."
CRS also reports, "These observers caution that the FAA is primarily charged with ensuring air traffic safety, and is not adequately prepared to handle the issues of privacy and civil liberties raised by drone use ."
In assessing the use of UAVs and possible violation of the Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures, CRS reports , "the touchstone of the Fourth Amendment is reasonableness."
A court review of the reasonableness of UAV surveillance, CRS says, "would likely be informed by location of the search, the sophistication of the technology used, and society's conception of privacy in an age of rapid technological advancement. While individuals can expect substantial protections against warrantless government intrusions into their homes, the Fourth Amendment offers less robust restrictions upon government surveillance occurring in public places and perhaps even less in areas immediately outside the home, such as in driveways or backyards. Concomitantly, as technology advances, the contours of what is reasonable under the Fourth Amendment may adjust as people's expectations of privacy evolve."
- By Michael Fabey


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