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I wonder why you have recommended HEX but not the HEK. Is it because of price?
A Surprisingly Successful Dual Driver Headphone: The Enigmacoustics Dharma D1000
The room was crazy loud at CES last year, but even through the cacophony the new dual-driver (dynamic/electret) Enigmacoustics Dharma D1000 ($1190) had something special.
I've heard a fair few dual-driver headphones, and basically they all sucked. Well, maybe that's a little harsh...but just a little. The AKG K340 was a similar headphone, but to my ears not nearly as good sounding as the Dharma. It's hard enough to get one driver to sound good in a pair of headphones, getting two drivers to seamlessly mesh is task fraught with peril. Up above about 5kHz acoustic resonances typically cause the response to surge up and down as acoustic cancelation and reinforcement begin to dominate the sonic landscape in the small ear cups. Add a second driver, and to my mind all bets are off.
And that's what's shocking about the Dharma, it's quite simply the best sounding dual driver headphone I've had the pleasure of wrapping around my head. Let's have a look.
Physical Description
The Enigmacoustics Dharma D1000 is a full-sized, circumaural, open acoustic headphone. This is a dual-driver headphone with a full range 52mm diameter Washi paper coned dynamic driver and an electret (permanently polarized electrostatic) driver, which Enigmacoustics claims comes on at about 10kHz.
This is Enigmacoustics first headphone offering and I must say it has the look and feel of a headphone made by an accomplished manufacturer. The overall construction and materials seem quite good. Leather, chromed steel, and aluminum make up the bulk of materials.
I like the look of the Dharma: its sculpted black metal lines accented in silver and beefy leather headband give it a high-tech stealthy look to me. The cable entry points look like torpedo tubes on a modern sub. The mostly metal construction feels good in the hand and inspires confidence in the build. And big kudos to Enigmacoustics for making the branding subtle. The only logos seem on the Dharma is "ENIGMAcoustics" embossed on the headband and rendered very faintly in a change of finish on the outside of the capsule housing.
Earpads appear to be protein leather. They are circular with an inside diameter of 2.5" leaving ample room around the ear. The pads are attached with a flange that inserts into a groove around the edge of the housing; outside diameter is 4". After-market pads should be readily available. Pads are about 5/8" thick.
The pad cover is unusual (see pictures at right) in that it is not sewn to completely capture the foam insert. Rather, the earpad cover wraps around the pad somewhat overlapping underneath. This may be very cool for DIYers who want to modify the pads as foam replacement is easy, and making perforations for vents on the interior sides of the pad is a ready mod, if one so chooses. (Personally, I'd buy extra pads for the playtime.)
The foam does not appear to be memory foam, or if it is, it's not a high grade. I would characterize the pads as a bit stiff, but not uncomfortably so. Again, DIYers will likely find ways to improve the Dharmas here.
The depth of the earcup is a bit shallow due to the electret driver towards the front of the ear, and what appears to be some sort of acoustic chamber at the rear that my ears just touched. I'd like to investigate the nature of this rear bump further but the complexity of the baffle had me shy away from comprehensive disassembly.
The headband is leather over two chromed steel rods; there does seem to be an internal stiffening part between the two rods. The headband pad is a hammock with elastic straps similar to that seen on the AKG K701 and Philips X2. This is one of my least favorite ways to have headphones adjust to head size. The weight of the headphones, tension of the strap, and caliper pressure against the ears must be critically balanced in order for the headphones to feel comfortable on the head. Enigmacoustics does seem to have gotten this recipe quite close, and the headphones are reasonably comfortable. But the pressure is just a little too strong at the top of my head for me to give really high marks in this area.
The ear capsules swivel within a pair of gimbals. The outer semi-circular gimbal is firmly attached to the headband, and to the top and botton of the inner gimbal. The inner gimbal is attached to the front and rear of the capsule housing. Both pairs of gimbals have a limited movement of about 10 degrees. The outer gimbal has some friction to its movement; the inner gimbal moves more freely. I didn't hear or feel any squeaky stuff; it feels like the friction of the outer gimbal was designed that way. This creates a bit of resistance when donning the headphones that requires just a bit of fidgeting to get them properly adjusted to the side of your head.
The included cable at 3 meters is ample in length for home use. The fabric cover is soft and seems to resist transmission of mechanical noise, but I also found it quite prone to tangling and kinking. The cable is terminated with a standard 1/4" headphone plug. The connectors that attach to the earpieces are the same as those found on the Sennheiser HD 800. I did try an after-market pair of WyWires balanced cables for the HD 800 and they worked fine.
Also included is a hard sided storage box with foam cut-outs for the headphone and a small box to store the cable. (Photo next page.)
Physical Summary
Even though I found the comfort of fit and cable handling as just a bit clumsy, I would characterize the build quality, materials, and styling of the Dharma D1000 as a solid offering at its price/type. To my mind, Enigmacoustics has done an outstanding job in terms of the physical characteristics of their first headphone.
And now, on to the even more complex, paradoxical, and...I guess I can say...enigmatic character of its sound quality.
That makes sense Tyll. I will be waiting for your HEX review. I will be skipping the Dharma...
Concerning the THD+noise, this might be a case where looking at the spectrum generated by just a ~100 Hz input tone could provide more insight. It may be that the type of noise and distortion generated is just not very audible in music.
Could you clarify if this is the Darma from Big Sound 2015 or a final version? I heard there were some changes made.
Placing an open back electrostatic driver closely in front of another driver will cause a lot of bizarre interference between the two. The rear of the electrostatic will fire into the rear driver, and the rear driver(including low frequencies)will fire into the back of the electrostatic. The could be the reason the impulse response has such a hard time settling down. On the other hand, if the electrostatic is sealed in the back, it would cause it's own problems.
The bass, though not particularly well extended, is nicely balanced in the mix with a slight emphasis centering around 90-100Hz. The weird thing is that measurements show that the bass has huge distortion, which starts to rise below 400Hz to reach nearly 10% at 100Hz. Looking at the distortion measurements would have me thinking the bass would be a wooly, murky mess, but it just ain't so to my ears—nor the ears of most folks who listened at Big Sound 2015.
I'm afraid this comment makes me think you need to get a better understanding of harmonic distortion and different types of distortion. THD is not necessarily going to come with a loss of separation between notes or inability to clearly hear what you are expecting to hear—there can still be a very distinct start and stop to sounds and overall focus on the primary tone. Harmonics can instead add pleasing or unpleasant "richness" to the sound, and in low frequencies often makes listeners happy because it adds weight and pressure to bass.
To use an analogy you might not like being used in reference to your listening tests, this is the difference between a car enthusiast's subwoofer and an audiophile's subwoofer.
This may in fact be why you felt the bass was more extended and the headphone tonally flat. Not because it was actually providing clean bass at the correct SPL, but because the increased distortion as the frequency dropped provided additional acoustic energy to boost the SPL while the pure tone that should have been present was lower in amplitude. Or it is the cause of the frequency response rise in lower frequencies. This is precisely what Rillion is alluding to when he suggests running an FFT frequency analysis for a pure tone.
A "wooly, murky mess" of bass is more likely to be a result of high group delay coupled with high reverb / decay.
(Also, after hitting preview I don't see any way to submit the post. I have to hit back.)
You are spot on in these thoughts.
Harmonic distortion and a smeared, incoherent sound could be two symptoms with the same root cause. Such as poor control of the driver. However harmonic distortion should be not be considered the cause of smeared, incoherent sound or a measurement of smeared, incoherent sound.
But that association seems to be what you were stating with:
Looking at the distortion measurements would have me thinking the bass would be a wooly, murky mess....
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Many times after eliciting opinions of the bass performance and getting word back that it seemed okay, I would show the listener the distortion curves.
After reading that, someone is likely to come away with an incorrect understanding of THD+N measurements and how to interpret them. I don't think that's good.
After all this time, i knew there's something wrong with many of tyll's review, and i'm right. He doesn't know that much about how sound travels, though he know the electronics.
I'm not expecting to find a teeny tiny crossover with inductors and capacitors in the headphones, but with no filters present wouldn't there be some cancellation with the drivers overlapping frequencies? Also, bass and treble extension aren't as good as I would expect, assuming that is a key benefit of multiple drivers
It seems that if the drivers summed in phase at the eardrum the overlapping frequencies would be strengthened, and not cancelling. Who knows in these cans of worms though? Your point that this design, employing two drivers for the frequency extremes, should at least have a decent bass response is well taken.
What do you think is significant and of interest to us from these white papers, Seth? What light has been shed here concerning Tyll's distortion measurements ?
I have the same questions that you raised above about driver placement. Could that arrangement have something to do with the distortion measurements? (Yes it could, he said.) Thanks for your thoughts!
...explaining his findings on the audibility of non linear distortions..
I have Dickason's books, and every copy of speaker builder magazine they printed, but never followed Vance Dickason and crew when they started doing voice coil mag. I have been reading others though, and I'm still building systems, so the wave guide stuff is something I've been following. It was interesting to see his findings on the subjective audibility of non linear distortion being directly related to SPL. Is it true then that equal amounts of measured THD (as a percentage of SPL) are perceived to increase with volume? Does it matter where these distortions are in frequency, and in bandwidth (Q)?
About the THD subject; as Einstein said, "We can't measure everything that counts, and not everything we can measure counts." I think, as Geddes states, THD and IMD are too broad and ill-defined to be factors useful in determining subjective quality in transducer response. That is not news. We already have known that the spectrum and Qs of the peaks are the determining factors in the audibility of these distortions. Plots of IMD showing the location of the non linear distortion in relation to frequency are a good tool to show audible spectral distortion. Waterfall plots, and though somewhat less readable, step response and square waves, effectively show frequency response in the time domain. Good tools, those.
And of course the all important SPL/frequency graph! Some day we will be able to present that data as a flat line for flat headphone response. Now there are too many factors that we haven't been able to include in the measurement process. Among these are the individual's ears acoustic interaction with the cans, and that alone is huge. Then there is the realm of the individual's ear/brain interpretation of the same SPLs, which includes hearing acuity and sensitivity, and other factors we don't know about yet, so we can't measure. Hearing, as with all the senses, actually occurs in the brain ultimately. We are just learning about the brain, which is, by far, the most complex thing we are aware of in the entire known universe. Will it be possible in the foreseeable future to connect directly with the brain electrically, via the auditory nerve, replicating and bypassing the ears organs? A wireless implant, not bluetooth ;-) that can be switched into your auditory system (post ear), and switched out for biological hearing would be pretty nifty. That would be the ultimate "headphone" don't you think? Just don't lose your remote.
Nice Review, Tyll. Please try to review one of the Final Headphones, a company from Japan. They make this awesome headphone called Pandora Hope VI, which incorporates Dynamic driver and balanced armature driver technology. They go for around $600 nowadays and will knock a lot of headphones from your Wall of Fame (All Closed backs in fact) if you listen to it. Hope you review one of their headphones if not the one mentioned above, cause they all have this hybrid driver technology.
Am talking about a full fledged review of the PH6 and 4 is not a hi-fi audiophile grade headphone like the PH6. He did a measurement earlier this year but not a review. PH6 from a mobile phone scales as good as an un-modded Sony MDR CD-3000 from a high-end desktop rig and in todays headphone market that is unheard of. Hope Tyl will review it so that more people get to know about it.
Some people will not have comfort problems with these; those with mid to small ears that don't stick out from the head much. Leaves me out.
Tyll, I tried to correlate distorsion measurements and what I hear for sometime. I hadn't figured it out completly, but I found a very interesting paper here :
The paper is pretty old, but what they found is pretty interesting. Did you ever had a look ?
...is that it never seems to integrate with the rest. It stands on it's own, away from the proceedings, like a kid at recess who's too shy to play with the others.
Cool headphone. It's nice to see how the two driver technologies can work together. Hey Tyll, have you got any impressions on the Pioneer Master 1 headphone? I am really looking forward to your review of them.
I am worried however, about the "fine tuning" the AIR studios technical director did, as I have read some reviews on previous Pioneer + AIR studios products (amplifiers and speakers) that were less than satisfactory in my eyes. As I see it, the engineers and designers should get most of the play time when bringing a new product to the market. This should especially be the case for the Master 1, as they are very costly for a headphone.
Health and happiness to you, and thanks for hosting this forum! Looking forward to another fine year of music and the gear to enjoy it on at home. You are appreciated, and would be greatly missed if you weren't doing what you do.
I'll ditto what zobel said. And happy holidays/Merry Christmas to all. This time of year I've been rewarding myself for hard work with long listening sessions. We're all very fortunate to have innerfidelity as a solid resource and Tyll as a reviewer. I am anticipating what the future holds for headphione and speaker technology in the new year!
Yes, I'm very happy I bought them on a Massdrop drop.
Still waiting for Tyll to get his hands on a McIntosh MHA-100, especially to couple with the HE-1000; as almost every person to a rule who has heard the combination says it's the best they ever heard the HE-1000. Now I have to wait for a Sonorous VI review too? -lol
p.s. this is in response to barun432 above.
Hi Tyll, happy almost new years! lol. Your reviews are truly in-depth & awesome! I had a small question regarding 2 particular headphones I was interested in acquiring. Have you done a review on the AKG K 142 HD yet? For the price and it's label as Studio headphones, I was interested in your opinion regarding them. Also, I wanted to get the cult-classic SONY MDR-CD900ST, and was just wondering what you'd think of them? Keep up the amazing work you do for us techie audio geeks, lol. Thanks! ♪
Also, I found IF through YT, lol. Cheers!
I'm a new Dharma owner. I just joined the forum after reading a number of Tyll's excellent reviews. I spent the past year putting together a little two channel speaker system. The "hub" of my stereo is the Nuprime DAC-10H. I was pleased to see Tyll's positive review as a I think it's a great piece of kit. With the DAC-10H balanced HP out, I decided it was time to upgrade my RS1 and purchased the Dharma last week.

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Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2 is an arcade-style flight action game developed by Ubisoft Romania and published by Ubisoft. The game is the sequel to Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X., released in 2009.
The game begins with Colonel David Crenshaw participating in a routine patrol mission in the Middle East. After halting an insurgent attack, a volley of missiles is fired at the Air Force base that Crenshaw was stationed at, with one of the missiles disabling Crenshaw's aircraft, resulting Crenshaw being in enemy captivity. A joint strike force composed of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, and a Ghost Recon squad executes an operation to rescue Crenshaw. In Scotland, Royal Navy Pilot Colin Munro encounters an unidentified passenger aircraft that explodes from an on-board bomb when undergoing training exercise. In Russia, an air force squadron led by Colonel Denisov and Captain Dmitri Sokov engages separatist aircraft but is ordered to retreat from the region after numerous Russian military installations have been attacked.
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Chart veterans Queen have become the first act to sell six million copies of an album in the UK - three decades after it was released.
The rock band have reached the milestone with their Greatest Hits album, which was released in 1981 and has continued to rack up strong sales.
The Official Charts Company, which has announced the milestone, said that as well as sales on physical formats, the album has also been downloaded 124,000 times in the UK.
It has been estimated that one in four British homes has a copy of the album, which includes hits such as Bohemian Rhapsody and Another One Bites The Dust.
Guitarist Brian May said the figure was "incredible". In a video message for OfficialCharts.com, he said: " I just want to say thanks to everyone who has supported us through the years, we hope to continue to serve you."
Martin Talbot, chief executive of the Official Charts Company, said: "Ever since it was first released in 1981, this package of classic pop and rock tracks has been an indispensable item in every music fan's record collection - perhaps the definitive greatest hits album."
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Wayland students join others in promoting TEG
AUSTIN – Athletics may make West Texas' private institutions rivals from time to time, but the schools joined forces on Tuesday in Austin to garner support for a valuable financial aid resource.
Students from Wayland Baptist University joined those from Lubbock Christian University, Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Abilene Christian University, Hardin-Simmons University and McMurry University, also in Abilene, on a trip to the state capitol to visit with legislators about the Tuition Equalization Grant.
The grant provides an average of $2,400 per year to students attending private institutions in Texas based on determined financial need, in an effort to bridge the gap between private and public university tuition rates. For many students, the grant represents a major resource in education funding and allows them to attend a private institution with less need for loans.
Noelia Balderas, a junior secondary education major from Lockney, is one such student.
"I receive a generous amount from the TEG program and without it, I probably wouldn't be able to receive an education at an independent institution," Balderas said. "I appreciate the work of our politicians and their support of programs like the TEG."
Like her counterparts from other schools, Balderas and the Wayland contingency spent part of Tuesday morning visiting with legislators from their areas in Texas. Leigha Messer, a sophomore biology major from Amarillo, spent a few moments with State Sen. Kel Seliger of Amarillo, sharing her appreciation for support of TEG and what it means to her education. Seliger represents Senate district 31, including much of the Texas Panhandle and Amarillo, where Wayland has a satellite campus.
Jeff Vanlandingham, a junior early childhood education major from Childress, visited with State Rep. Warren Chisum of Pampa, who represents House district 88. A married student with three children, Vanlandingham was able to share with Chisum how the TEG grant was helping him complete his education with minimal loans. Vanlandingham said he enjoyed the visit and learning how the state legislature functions.
"The trip to the capitol was an eye-opening experience," he said. "I found out that these guys do this work because they genuinely want to help us out, not for the money."
The whole Wayland group – Vanlandingham, Messer, Balderas and Micah Shuler, junior biology/chemistry major from Azle – spent time visiting with State Rep. Pete Laney of Hale Center, who represents Plainview and the surrounding area. The students urged Laney's support of TEG, a program Laney said was important to Texas students.
"The TEG really gives you a lot of bang for your buck, and you kids are an important part of this process," Laney said, adding his thanks for the students' travels to Austin to share their stories with legislators.
The students were impressed with the visits.
"I enjoyed our visit with Representative Pete Laney. I am encouraged by his appreciation and promotion of higher education," Balderas said. "I have taken a great interest in politics in recent years and being in the atmosphere of Texas politics was a learning experience."
"The trip was important in many ways. It gave us a better idea of how our state government works and what it takes to get something accomplished," said Shuler. "After meeting students from other schools whose education depends heavily on the TEG, I realized the importance of our efforts."
During the quick 24 hours in Austin, students toured the capitol and sat in on parts of the Senate and House of Representatives morning sessions, introduced by their congressmen. They also met with Carol McDonald, president of Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas, for an information session on the TEG and what it means to students, as well as what the legislature has on the table for the grant program.
The TEG was cut for 2005-06 by 14.5 percent and could face additional cuts of around 9 percent in the current legislative session. To receive the TEG, students must be bona fide Texas residents, demonstrate financial need and not be receiving an athletic scholarship or defaulting on a student loan. McDonald explained that TEG actually saves the state money since private school students are not using the $7,000-plus per student allotment by the state.


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The Washington Post is out with a report that a month before Trump secured the Republican nomination, a House leader joked with colleagues that Putin "pays" Trump.
"There's two people I think Putin pays: Rohrabacher and Trump," House Majority Leader and California Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy reportedly said in mid-June 2016, referring to the leading presidential candidate and Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, a Californian Republican known for defending Russia.
Some lawmakers present laughed, to which McCarthy said: "swear to God." House Speaker Paul Ryan told lawmakers to keep the exchange between them.
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on the multi-billion-dollar bridge connecting Westchester and Rockland counties.
"The first step is replacing the Tappan Zee, which has no transit capacity, with a new bridge that is ready to handle mass transit right away as a foundation," Howard Milstein, the Thruway chairman, said in a statement. "At the same time that we are building this new bridge, the mass transit task force will be working on finding the best transit options for local communities."
The panel reads like a who's-who of elected officials in the lower Hudson Valley, including Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, Rockland County Executive Scott Vanderhoef, White Plains Mayor Tom Roach as well as other local officials and state lawmakers. Also included are some of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's top transportation officials, including Thruway Authority Executive Director Tom Madison and Transportation Commission Joan McDonald.
Mass transit has been a sticking point for some on the bridge. Officials such as Astorino have questioned the state's decision to move ahead without incorporating a light rail or other mass transit as the bridge is initially built. Cuomo has countered that each of the potential bridge designs would allow for mass transit to be incorporated at a later date, and have pointed to cost concerns about adding it right away.
"Any discussion of mass transit on the new bridge must consider the needs of county residents, and I am glad to participate on the panel and continue to ensure that our voices are heard," Vanderhoef said in a statement.
The full list of task force members is after the jump.
- Rob Astorino, Westchester County Executive
- Scott Baird, Nyack Chamber of Commerce
- David Carlucci, Member, New York State Senate
- Peter Casper, New York State Thruway Authority
- Harriet Cornell, Chairwoman, Rockland County Legislature
- Jan Degenshein, architect and planner, former Chairman, Rockland Business Association
- Jonathan Drapkin, Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress
- Tish Dubow, Mayor, Village of South Nyack
- Kristine Edwards, New York State Department of Transportation
- Drew Fixell, Mayor, Village of Tarrytown
- Marsha Gordon, Business Council of Westchester County
- Ellen Jaffee, Member, New York State Assembly
- Thomas Madison, Executive Director, New York State Thruway Authority
- Joan McDonald, Commissioner, New York State Department of Transportation
- John Nonna, Board Member, Westchester League of Conservation Voters
- Larry Salley, former Westchester County Transportation Commissioner
- Veronica Vanterpool, TriState Transportation Campaign
- Amy Paulin, Member, New York State Assembly
- Karen Rae, Deputy Secretary to the Governor for Transportation
- Tom Roach, Mayor, City of White Plains
- Mark Roche, ARUP Engineering
- Christopher St. Lawrence, Supervisor Town of Ramapo
- Brandon Sall, Board Member, New York State Thruway Authority
- Mary Jane Shimsky, Member, Westchester Board of Legislators
- Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Member, New York State Senate
- C. Scott Vanderhoef, Rockland County Executive
- Jen White, Mayor, Village of Nyack
- Robert Yaro, President, Regional Plan Association


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YOU Can Bring These Dreams To Life— Nonprofit Blog Carnival
Note From Beth: Blog Carnivals are a themed collection of blog posts. They have been for a long time and some nonprofits, like Momsrising, have been using them as part of their engagement strategy. The nonprofit blog carnival has been going for a few years, created by Kivi Leroux Miller, of the Nonprofit Marketing Guide, in 2006, and Joanne Fritz at About.com took over management of the carnival in 201o. The Nonprofit Blog Carnival is a collection of the best advice and resources that consultants, support organizations, and nonprofits themselves are offering to the nonprofit community through their blogs. Nancy Schwartz hosted this past month's carnival and I'm happy to share her round up as a guest post.
Welcome to the Nonprofit Blog Carnival round-up!
My dad, Manny Schwartz, together with Martin Luther King, Jr., inspired me to ask fellow bloggers to speak out on their big dream for their organization, cause or the nonprofit community this year, and how they'll make it real, as they did in last January's carnival.
This was a tough assignment, being so open ended. I purposefully left it the bloggers to frame it, and so many of them did that so beautifully—most on the theme of forward momentum.
I am inspired and energized by the creativity of these visions and the passionate commitment to getting there. Hope you are too:
More organizations doing more planning is Erik Anderson's dream, to generate small victories and step closer to goal setting, risk-taking and moving the needle.
Joanne Fritz outlines characteristics of her dream nonprofit organization: Stubborn, eloquent and donor focused. Words to live by!
Putting relationship fundraising into action and measuring emotions is Craig Linton's passion for 2013. Bonus laugh here—read the post through to find it.
Empish Thomas shares his dream to change public perception of what it means to be visually impaired (soon to be published in the blog of Atlanta's Center for the Visually Impaired).
"Ditch any stinkin' thinkin' you might have" is one of three wishes Sandy Rees has for nonprofits this year.
Julia Campbell shares her vision of nonprofits breaking out of the way things have always been done, focused on collaboration. "
Lori Jacobwith and Lori Halley share two things—a first name and a dream of sufficient resources of time, talent and treasure (a.k.a. budget).
A no marketing, no money, no mission wake-up call is Elaine Fogel's dream.
Ryan Ozimek is actively bringing his dream to life—to help accidental techies make the right decisions for their organizations.
Penelope Rivas, Communications and Social Media Intern at Volunteer Match, shares her dream for nonprofits to execute more daring and audacious social media marketing campaigns.
An imaginative mashup of old traditions and new vision is Marion Conway's dream, and she sharers some concrete how-tos.
Ken Goldstein dreams of a world where people have a clear understanding of how nonprofits operate, and suggests a reality show as the way to get there. Watch out, Hollywood!
And finally, I want to share my vision for donor-centered, right-thing, right-now marketing and the way to get there.
Thanks to all who participated in this discussion! If you have a dream, or comments on these, please share it here.
Next Up…How to ensure donors make the next giftr
The February Carnival is hosted by bow-tied fundraiser Marc Pitman. He wants to know your recommendations on getting your donors to come back. Get the details here.


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You might, perhaps, have noticed the blog has been slow. You might have found yourself, say, spending scads of money on Thinkgeek or Onlineshoes or Etsy while waiting for a blog post to load. Oh, was that just me? Well, I'll have some happy relatives come Christmas.
But you know what I am talking about, and we've all been frustrated. Well, we have some good news and some not so good news.
The good news: the blogs are migrating! Soon, Someday will be shiny and new and we'll have a new logo and it will all be clean design and fast loading awesomesauce.
The bad news: Instead of some lead time, and waiting until the optimal time in terms of the blog (which would be after the YMA announcements, of course), the server situation is dictating immediate action.
As in, midnight tonight.
Sadly, this means five super exciting posts that are in the works but not ready to go live are now on hold until the migration is over — which could be as late as New Year's. Comments made after midnight tonight might not migrate. Basically, at midnight we go dark, and we're not sure when we'll go back up.
When we do, we'll have The Brides of Rollrock Island (short version? Stunning but pacing not perfect, but did I mention stunning?), The Raven Boys (love! But there are flaws. Although it might still be a top fiver for Karyn), Bomb (Joy is doing that one, and she is obsessing over chapter endings in YA nonfiction right now), Ask the Passengers (Sarah, thumbs up), and Dodger (Sophie loves it!) queued up and ready to go.
So that's where we're at.
On the bright side, although we've got a few books yet to read plus the five I just mentioned stuck in limbo for a week or two, we HAVE covered, in some form, most of the official contender list we put together in September. And we're doing our best to pick away at the write-ins, the books that were added to the list because someone nominated them for the Pyrite*, or they short-listed for the Morris, or made more than one year-end list.
Click through for the list of 93 (!) books that ended up being the long list (auto-contenders, general buzz, and write-ins), color coded and linked. And there's an opportunity to write a guest post on behalf of an as-yet undiscussed book!
And in the meantime, start taking notes for the Pyrite* — we'll be discussing those titles starting as soon as possible after Jan 1, so use this server-forced downtime to really get your arguments for and against all lined up. Remember to consult the RealPrintz P&P, which we, like the RealCommittee, should use to help organize our arguments, and be prepared for some seriously intense discussion. Because we plan to bring it!
And also in the meantime (and thanks to Miriam for the suggestion), you can go ahead and take our new readership poll — we'll post results when we are live again!


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The spectacular Sala Poccetti can be found in the magnificent 16th century Palazzo Capponi, right next to Ponte Santa Trinita in Florence just a short walk from our charming hotels.
This space of extraordinary beauty, with sumptuous frescoes adorning the walls, and the latest technology, provides a magical stage for meetings, congresses, prestigious events, receptions, and gala evenings in Florence.
Our traditional Tuscan Restaurant Borgo San Jacopo and our trendy Fusion Restaurant with its Mediterranean and Oriental delights are at hand to provide outstanding catering services.
The newest addition to our event locations, the Guarnieri room, is the ideal place for either board meetings, training sessions, or even teambuilding.
An ideal location for a business or executive meeting in an intimate and elegant atmosphere, the new Guarnieri room features cutting edge technology and large windows on the Oltrarno district.
The neighbouring Picteau lounge bar and the Michelin-starred restaurant Borgo San Jacopo offer informal lunch proposals or gala dinners, guaranteeing the success of your event.
Live excellence with your dinner guests at starred restaurant Borgo San Jacopo.
Book out Borgo San Jacopo restaurant for private dinners and overwhelm your guests with the Michelin star flavours of Alessio Mori's personal reinterpretation of traditional Italian cuisine, the quality of the hand-selected fresh produce and the prestige of the labels in the cellar. Alternatively reserve our intimate riverside terrace hovering over the Arno offering a romantic vista of Ponte Vecchio and sweep your loved one off their feet.
Our locations offer the ideal atmosphere for intimate weddings or private dining experiences. Hotel Continentale's rooftop terrace "La Terrazza" offers one of the most stupendous 360 degree views in the city, a magical spot for intimate dinners of 2 to 10 persons. Against a backdrop of Florence's storied monuments and the Tuscan hills, you will delight in a culinary journey with wine pairings, specially created for the occasion by Chef Claudio Mengoni.
The petite terrace at Borgo San Jacopo Ristorante, seemingly floating on the River Arno with enchanting views of the Ponte Vecchio, is the prime choice for dinners with up to 6 guests.
To dine on the private terrace of storied Ponte Vecchio jeweller Fratelli Piccini is truly a rare and unforgettable experience. The jeweller has opened the doors to their private look-out point for the first time in 450 years, and guests of the Lungarno Collection are able to reserve it for breakfast or dinner. Spend time inside the atelier and create a jewel or watch of your dreams in collaboration with the most prestigious goldsmiths on the Ponte Vecchio, then celebrate the occasion with a romantic dinner on one of the world's most ancient and celebrated architectural monuments.
The magnificent 16th century Palazzo Capponi, right next to Ponte Santa Trinita in Florence just a short walk from our charming hotels. This space of extraordinary beauty, with sumptuous frescoes adorning the walls is the ideal location for stunning private dinners up to 20 persons with the outstanding 1 Michelin star catering of our gourmet restaurant Borgo San Jacopo.
A peaceful and intimate, yet contemporary and fashionable hideaway in the center of Florence.
Experience this cosmopolitan lounge presenting itself as the private library of a world traveler, filled with rare books, art, fashion and inspiring photography. An elegant and relaxing atmosphere, inviting oriental-inspired contemporary furniture, precious materials and warm colors.
The library is a splendid location for a vernissage, a book signing, a fashion show or an informal breakfast meeting. For lunch or dinner indulge in the exotic creations of the Chef of the Fusion Bar & Restaurant, right next to the library.
Imagine the difference between 'mono' and 'stereo' and the impact a perfectly balanced surrounding may have on your conference, meeting, or dinner amongst friends and colleagues.
The splendid "Dolby Room" on the mezzanine level of the Hotel Continentale is the latest addition to the wide range of meeting and incentive spaces of the Lungarno Collection.
The relaxed atmosphere, the warm colors and inviting furnishings result in an almost tangible perfection, hence the name Dolby. A refined and elegant setting that inspires new ideas and business strategies.
Whisk your guests away on an exotic journey of unusual conflations, contrasting flavours and phenomenal textures they'll never forget.
The perfect venue for funky private dinners and cool cocktail parties, The Fusion Bar & Restaurant transports you to a world of unusual pairings and extraordinary flavours. The contrasting hues of nikkei, the crisp taste of maki and nigiri sushi and zingy cocktails come together in an unexpected medley, stunning your guests' taste buds.
Take your guests on a foodie journey through the best of Italy's regions at Caffè dell'Oro.
Sweep your guests away with private dinners and cocktail parties featuring an up-close view of Ponte Vecchio and creative menus designed by starred chef Peter Brunel. Indulge in light and vibrant reinterpretations of traditional dishes and revel in contemporary twists, harmonious flavours and select cocktails in a vintage atmosphere that will swing you and your guests back to the 50s.
Let the beauty of Florence with its artists and masterpieces set the atmosphere. The stunning "La Terrazza" bar of the Continentale Hotel offers incredible views over the dome of Brunelleschi and the bell tower of Giotto, San Miniato and the Boboli Gardens.
A magnificent one-of-a-kind terrace ideal for your most exclusive events, informal meetings, birthdays or anniversaries, cocktail parties, breakfasts and dinners. The chefs of our gourmet Restaurant Borgo San Jacopo and of our trendy Fusion Restaurant with its Mediterranean and Oriental delights are at hand to perfectly round up this wonderful Renaissance experience.


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Campion Renewal Center, situated 20 miles west of Boston and only a short distance from famed Walden Pond, is located in a peaceful setting that provides plenty of walking trails through the woods and fields. Retreatants enjoy New England's world-famous autumn foliage, which provides a breathtaking natural environment in which to deepen one's relationship with God. The beautiful main building abuts over 200 acres of conservation land. Mass is celebrated in the large Holy Spirit Chapel.
Campion Renewal Center presents individuals and groups with a variety of retreat experiences all designed to enhance faith and prayer development. Open year-round, Campion offers directed retreats of five and eight days, as well as weekends of directed prayer. The center also offers guided and private retreats, 19th Annotation retreats, RCIA retreats, spiritual direction and days of renewal. Directed retreats are offered from October through August with experienced men and women directors who help the retreatant to notice and to respond to God's activity.
Campion's on-site bookstore features hundreds of titles in the areas of spirituality and prayer, as well as icons, cards and children's books.
Campion also hosts nonprofit religious, educational and community groups that hold their own programs consistent with the center's identity and mission. The center's staff is also available for select off-site programs.


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Is it just us, or does going outside this week feel exactly like walking directly into a brick wall of heat? And, even though we're inclined to shade our skin from the sun's blaring rays, throwing on anything more than a wispy tank sounds downright uncomfortable — even with the AC cranked up.
Because a so-thin camisole is just about the only appropriate option, we rounded up a dozen that are cute enough to go solo. From a silky, lace-trimmed style to a mesh-paneled pick that's perfect for work and play, click through to get your hands on the must-have shirt of the summer. The best part? You can keep these picks on call as soon as layering weather comes back around.


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FoxBusiness.com published this deansguide article October 17, 2008
Today's Realtor faces challenges from a suffering economy, unavailability of credit, changing political landscape, and an overall public perception that "all is not well." In the most competitive times in recent history for agents, it is of the utmost importance that a Realtor make the most of every single opportunity. A large number of opportunities are born out of obstacles or challenges within the real estate transaction.
Consequently a Realtor must have a set of processes that bring about solution that can be mobilized quickly in order to head off the worst scenario possible: a totally dissatisfied customer.
10 Steps to Handling Problems
1. Acknowledge Dissatisfaction and agree with the complaint if it is valid
2. Apologize for the problems leading to dissatisfaction
3. Ask Permission to revisit and outline the series of events leading to the disatisfaction
4. Acknowlege Responsibility for the actions leading to disatsifaction if it is valid
5. Provide Multiple Scenario solutions to the problem at hand
6. Ask Your Client if they have an alternative solution you did not name
7. Make Certain that the client has chosen a solution that meets their expectations
8. Outline a Schedule for the actions and the completion of the "fix"
9. Keep Client Informed by providing reports during the process of rectifying the situation
10. Upon Completion ask and obtain an agreement, verbal, that the client is satisfied with the solutions provided and everything involved with the "fix" upon completion
If you follow these 10 tips you will avoid the nasty fall out from "reverse viral marketing" where a dissatisfied client tells many friends, associates, and anyone who will listen their "perception" of your poor performance.


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Sarcomas are rare. It is therefore very important to find physicians who have experience with this disease. These are the criteria a sarcoma centre should fulfill:
- A multidisciplinary sarcoma medical team consisting of all specialties including surgical (orthopaedic, general, reconstructive), medical oncologists, radiation oncologists (radiotherapy), diagnostic radiologists, pathologists, oncology nurses and rehabilitation services.
- Access to thoracic surgical specialists (to treat lung metastases), intervention radiology (e.g. RFA), and genomic testing. Referral networks giving patients access to ILP (isolated limb perfusion) and proton beam therapy.
- At least one group member who belongs to a sarcoma-oriented medical organization, such as the Connective Tissue Oncology Society (CTOS).
- Sarcoma conferences (e.g. Tumor Board), where sarcoma group members meet regularly to discuss patient care issues.
- At least 50 sarcoma patients seen per year.
- MRI imaging available; PET scans desired.
- Patient enrollment in clinical trials.
- Publications concerning sarcoma in peer-reviewed journals.
- Strong support personnel such as social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists.
- Sarcoma support group desired.
Please contact your national sarcoma patient organization for information about sarcoma centers in your country.


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Now that summer is upon us and the celebration of all things American arrives in just two days, our meals make their way outside. Whether you are hosting a vegan party or need to cater to a special diet guest, the following will be your guide to a vegan summer cookout.
Fake Meat
If you are looking for meat substitutes for your bbq, there are many options that can be found at most health food stores, co-ops, and even health food sections at chain grocers. For just your basic hot dogs, try Tofu Pups or Tofurkey Franks. For a German Sausage twist we suggest Tofurkey Sausages, especially the Kielbasas and Beer Brats. If you are interested in replacing the good ol' American Hamburger, your best bet is Gardenburger's GardenVegan or Boca Original Vegan. If Chicken patties are your thing, indulge in Gardenburger's Chik'n Grill or Breaded Chik'n. Finally, for those of you who go for the BBQ Ribs, try Gardenburger's BBQ Ribs.
Grilled Veggies
If substitute meats aren't exactly your thing or would like a side dish with the "meats," here are a few suggestions. We personally love to make and serve vegan shish kabobs! Usually we like to marinate Tofu chunks overnight in a combination of soy sauce, peanut oil, scallions, and garlic. Next chop up veggies into large chunks. A few good ideas for veggies are Green or Red Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, Onions, Mushrooms, and Pineapple. If you place the tofu, veggies, and fruit on a table with the skewers close by, it is fun and entertaining for the guests to make their own kabobs. Also, veggies straight to the grill are always a good standard, especially Corn on the Cob, Onions, Artichokes, and Asparagus. If you don't like your veggies grilled plain, try soaking them in balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
Salads and Side Dishes
A great addition to any grilled food is salad! Some American favorites are Potato Salad or Macaroni Salad. Also, a favorite salad of ours is the Simple Sweet Summer Salad. And of course you can always serve any variation of green salads using your favorite veggies and fruits. Other side dishes you might like to include would be Spinach Dip, 7 Layer Bean Dip, vegan breads, and biscuits. Or if you want more suggestions, check out all our vegan recipes!
The easiest and possibly healthiest dessert you can serve at any cookout is fruit. The best summer fruits that won't spoil outside too quickly are Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Pineapple, Strawberries, Blueberries, and Cherries. But if you are feeling a bit more ambitious you may want attempt cupcakes or cakes. Check out the hundreds of vegan recipes for both on VeganCupcakeRecipes.com. You'll be sure to find something you'll favor in that long list of choices!
We hope these vegan bbq tips will help you plan your holiday cookouts or for future use. So watch those fireworks on a full stomach and make sure you wear sunscreen!


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One last thought about defying stereotypes. When it comes to fitness facilities, stereotypes are everywhere. From the grunting supplement-popping guy in the weight room to the spandex-covered perky woman on the stair climber to the triathlete who comes in your club twice a day and never runs under an 8.0-mph pace on the treadmill, health clubs provide good fodder for those who don't want to exercise. Members like those just mentioned (we all have them; in fact, at most facilities, they make up the base membership and are often the most loyal members) intimidate the "normal" people of the world, hampering many people's best intentions of losing weight and getting fit.
Many fitness facilities are aggressively trying to change the stereotype that exercise and health clubs are only for the already fit by marketing with advertisements that feature average looking people and verbiage that is welcoming to all for reasons of health rather than physical beauty or sports performance. Some fitness-related centers are successfully defying stereotypes.
Time to brag: I teach group exercise at one of them.
Time to be honest: It threw me for a loop.
I currently teach a core training class at a facility that is one-third fitness, one-third yoga, one-third massage therapy. The space isn't very big, but it's calming. The lights are low, soft music plays, a vertical water fountain gurgles. The place exudes serenity. As someone with experience teaching group ex in very high-energy studios with loud music and bright lights, I appreciated the tranquility…but had absolutely no idea how to teach in the environment. The classes I had taught at other clubs were lively and energetic, beneficial to the spirit but rarely described as peaceful.
The facility's owner gave me the freedom to teach the core training class in whatever format I wanted. I could go high-energy cardio (what I knew best) or straight up Pilates or yoga. I couldn't decide, so I spent two weeks preparing a variety of moves suited to both types. After all, I had little idea as to who would come to my class, what they would expect and what would make them want to come back.
That first class was interesting. Most participants wore flip-flops to the class, and no one wore athletic shoes. Everyone brought a mat. Most surprisingly, everyone was male, and none of them listened to Top 40 radio. Talk about defying stereotypes in the group ex room.
I quickly thanked my lucky stars for having the foresight to come prepared and threw together the best barefoot yoga-Pilates-fitness fusion class I could. I played the one CD I owned that had only beats and no lyrics, spent half the class doing standing balance work, the other half doing mat-based yoga and fitness-related core moves, played Enya for a cool down and thanked everyone for coming.
It was by far the most untraditional class I'd ever taught, and it reached a market that is usually completely uninterested in group ex: your average, middle-aged man. And guess what? They liked it. I've kept the fusion format, and they keep coming back each week.
Is it odd that an untraditional class attracted members who don't normally show an interest in fitness? No, it's common sense. Traditional fitness programming and facilities attract traditional members. Untraditional classes, services and facilities attract those elusive untraditional — and many times deconditioned — members. When it comes to defying stereotypes, it looks like our industry needs to stop putting the blame on intimidating members and start taking a closer look at ourselves.


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President Barack Obama on Monday derided the controversy over inter-agency talking points drafted in the wake of last year's Benghazi attack, saying that charges of a politically motivated cover-up are a "sideshow" and little more than a "political circus."
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President Barack Obama talks about the attack on the U.S. embassy in Benghazi, Libya as Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron listens during a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House, May 13, 2013.
"The whole thing defies logic," Obama said at a White House event with British Prime Minister David Cameron. "And the fact that this whole thing keeps getting churned out, frankly, has a lot to do with political motivations."
The president defended his administration against persistent allegations that it tried to disguise the Benghazi attack as a spontaneous riot instead of an act of terror – charges Obama dismisses as little more than a "political circus."
Those accusations again dominated headlines last week, when leaked emails showed that State Department officials suggested changes to the official talking points crafted after the Sept. 11, 2012 incident. That attack on the diplomatic compound left four Americans dead, including Ambassador Chris Stevens. Those changes included the deletion of mentions to specific terrorist groups.
On Monday, Obama said those edits reflected the intelligence agency's lack of immediate clarity about exactly what prompted the attack, which occurred at the same time that a video offensive to Muslims had prompted spontaneous riots elsewhere in the Middle East.
"The whole issue of talking points, frankly, throughout this process has been a sideshow," he said. "What we have been very clear about throughout was that immediately after this event happened, we were not clear who exactly had carried it out, how it had occurred, what the motivations were."
"There's no there, there," he said of the leaked emails, which congressional investigators reviewed earlier this year but which were not reported on until last week.
President Obama dismisses the ongoing controversy over the talking points that the administration initially put out to describe the attack in Benghazi. Watch his entire comments on Benghazi.
Noting that National Counterterrorism Center chief Matt Olsen specifically labeled the assault "an act of terrorism" just days after attack, Obama said Republicans who characterize the administration's response to the attack as anything other than due diligence on the part of intelligence officials are merely trying to exact political damage on their Democratic opponents.
"Who executes some sort of cover up or effort to tamp things down for three days?" he asked.
Despite the president's evident frustration with the GOP's line of questioning on Benghazi, the administration will get little respite from congressional skeptics, who have pledged to keep probing its response to the Libya attack.
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., has asked that Ambassador Thomas Pickering and former Admiral Mike Mullen – the two officials who conducted an independent review of the incident on behalf of the State Department – be interviewed by investigators.
Issa has said that the independent review failed to adequately question top State Department officials, including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Senators John McCain of Arizona, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire have called for a Joint Select Committee to investigate the matter.
The three Republicans said that the president's statements Monday run counter to his public descriptions of Benghazi in the weeks after the deaths.
Obama "repeatedly and specifically refused, in the heat of his re-election campaign, to label Benghazi a terrorist attack," they wrote in a statement Monday afternoon.
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PHILADELPHIA — A new study led by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has found that the risk of hepatitis C-associated serious liver disease persists in HIV patients otherwise benefitting from antiretroviral therapy (ART) to treat HIV.
It has been suggested that ART slows hepatitis C-associated liver fibrosis; however, whether rates of severe liver complications in patients co-infected with HIV and hepatitis C receiving ART were similar to those with just hepatitis C remained unclear.
The study, published in the March 18 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine, examinedelectronic medical record dataof 4,280 patients infected with both HIV and chronic hepatitis C virus who were receiving ART, and 6,079 hepatitis C-only patients receiving care between 1997 and 2010.
It found that the HIV/hepatitis C-co-infected patients had an 80 percent higher rate of decompensated cirrhosis than hepatitis C-only patients. Even when co-infected patients had controlled HIV virus in response to ART, they still had a 60 percent higher rate of serious liver disease compared to those with hepatitis C alone.
"Our results suggest that serious consideration should be given to initiating hepatitis C treatment in patients co-infected with HIV and hepatitis C—particularly among those with advanced liver fibrosis or cirrhosis—in order to try to reduce the risk of serious, potentially life-threatening liver complications," said the study's lead author, Vincent Lo Re III, MD, MSCE, assistant professor of Medicine and Epidemiology in the division of Infectious Diseases and department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at Penn, and an investigator in the Penn Center for AIDS Research. "By taking action sooner, we may be able to reduce the risk of advanced liver disease in co-infected patients."
This Penn-led study is the largest comparison to date of liver-related complications between antiretroviral-treated HIV/hepatitis C- co-infected patients and those with hepatitis C-alone.
Hepatitis C is a treacherous infection of the liver that can remain clinically dormant for years. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that hepatitis C is the leading cause of cirrhosis, liver cancer, and the need for liver transplants in the nation. It is spread through contact with infected blood. Health experts estimate that more Americans die from it each year than HIV. Co-infection with hepatitis C occurs in 20-30 percent of patients with HIV infection, likely due to a shared route of infection.
Liver disease usually occurs in two stages: compensated and decompensated. In the earlier, less severe stage, the liver still can function normally by compensating for the damage. When extensive damage occurs and the liver can no longer function normally, decompensation occurs. The higher rates of serious liver disease found in co-infected patients in the Penn-led study were classified as liver decompensation.
The authors also found that rates of decompensation were higher for co-infected patients with advanced liver fibrosis, severe anemia, diabetes, and non-black race.
In addition to Dr. Lo Re, other Penn co-authors include Michael J. Kallan, MS; A. Russell Localio, PhD; K. Rajender Reddy, MD; and Jay R. Kostman, MD. Brian L. Strom MD, MPH, formerly Executive Vice Dean for Institutional Affairs at Penn and now Chancellor of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, also participated in the investigation.
The study was funded primarily by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (research grant K01 AI070001 to Dr. Lo Re].
Penn Medicine is one of the world's leading academic medical centers, dedicated to the related missions of medical education, biomedical research, and excellence in patient care. Penn Medicine consists of the Raymond and Ruth Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (founded in 1765 as the nation's first medical school) and the University of Pennsylvania Health System, which together form a $4.3 billion enterprise.
The Perelman School of Medicine has been ranked among the top five medical schools in the United States for the past 17 years, according to U.S. News & World Report's survey of research-oriented medical schools. The School is consistently among the nation's top recipients of funding from the National Institutes of Health, with $392 million awarded in the 2013 fiscal year.
The University of Pennsylvania Health System's patient care facilities include: The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania — recognized as one of the nation's top "Honor Roll" hospitals by U.S. News & World Report; Penn Presbyterian Medical Center; Chester County Hospital; Penn Wissahickon Hospice; and Pennsylvania Hospital — the nation's first hospital, founded in 1751. Additional affiliated inpatient care facilities and services throughout the Philadelphia region include Chestnut Hill Hospital and Good Shepherd Penn Partners, a partnership between Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network and Penn Medicine.
Penn Medicine is committed to improving lives and health through a variety of community-based programs and activities. In fiscal year 2013, Penn Medicine provided $814 million to benefit our community.


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Every time the Christmas season approaches, I find myself drawn to gorgeous greenery for holiday decoration. Pine boughs, rosemary wreaths, ivy, palm fronds--almost any greenery can become beautiful holiday decor. I especially enjoy seeing greenery paired with the always-beautiful colour combination of blue and white. It's such a classic look. Gold adds the perfect shimmer. I found some lovely examples of these styles, which I hope you will enjoy as much as I do.
Happy holidays, everyone!
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InnoMed/RespCare Nasal Aire II Petite Prong CPAP Mask with Headgear
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The Nasal Aire II Petite Prong CPAP Mask with Headgear is a slimmer version of the Nasal Aire II by InnoMed. Six sizes of nasal prongs are available to choose from.
Manufactured by InnoMed/RespCare.
Product Features
- Suitable for Adults and Children (Over 40 lbs)
-Can be worn for any duration without discomfort (no uncomfortable pressure points on face).
-User can sleep in any position.
-Virtually leak free. Does not chill the nose.
-Built-in swivel
-Easy to assemble and clean.
Please Note: Size A is the LARGEST size prong. Size E is the SMALLEST size prong.
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All prong sizes are interchangeable with the mask frame.
Nasal Aire Cleaning Instructions
Nasal Aire II Petite is an updated version of the original Nasal Aire. Significant changes include a softer nasal prong section, much quieter exhalation ports, and a redesigned prong shape with a reduced ridge. Comfort, seal and sound are all improved. The Nasal Aire II Petite is a little different in design from the other sizes.
We do not accept the return of this item for any reason other than a manufacturing defect.
Compatibility with Hard Cuffed Hoses
The Nasal Aire II Petite Prong has been found to be incompatible with hard cuffed hoses. The hose will simply slip off of the mask connection. We recommend using the FlexiTube Angle Adapter to secure this connection.
Where do I find the size?
The size of the Nasal Aire II Petite Prong CPAP Mask with Headgear can be determined by the size represented on the nasal prong cushion.
To find the size of the cushion, turn the mask to view the back of the nasal prong cushion. Just below the prongs, locate small text embossed into the silicone material. Once the text has been located, look to the right of the prong. The large, embossed letter indicating the size of the nasal prong cushion is located on the silicone that connects to the tubing on the right side of the mask. If the letter is difficult to read, remove the tubing from the silicone connection points to get a better view.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Are the Nasal Aire and Nasal Aire II prong sizes interchangeable on the mask frame?
- All size prongs will work with both original and Nasal Aire II tubing, but only the Nasal Aire II Petite prongs will work with the Nasal Aire II Petite tubing.
- How can I compare different machines?
- We work very hard to provide many different ways for our customers to compare products. Here are the machine product guides we have created and maintain:
- CPAP Machine Comparison Guide. This guide stacks up every CPAP machine we sell, feature by feature. If you don't know the meaning of a feature, click the question mark for a definition. The links below will take you to the most popular CPAPs, or all CPAP machines we sell.
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- Auto Adjusting Machine (APAP) Comparison Guide. This guide stacks up every APAP machine we sell, feature by feature. If you don't know the meaning of a feature, click the question mark for a definition. The links below will take you to the most popular APAPs, or all APAP machines we sell.
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- BiPAP, VPAP and BiLevel Comparison Guide. This guide stacks up every BiPAP machine we sell, feature by feature. If you don't know the meaning of a feature, click the question mark for a definition. The links below will take you to the most popular BiPAPs, or all BiPAP machines we sell.
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- CPAP Machine Comparison Guide. This guide stacks up every CPAP machine we sell, feature by feature. If you don't know the meaning of a feature, click the question mark for a definition. The links below will take you to the most popular CPAPs, or all CPAP machines we sell.
- Do you have a guide to help me choose the right mask?
- Yes, we created a Help Me Choose guide to help you select the right mask or machine according to your preferences. The guide asks you a series of questions regarding your preferences and your facial features. Based on your answers we provide you with a comparison chart of the masks that meet your criteria. Get started here:
Help Me Choose - Mask
- Are prescriptions required for mask, machine, humidifier, and EPAP purchases?
Yes. Federal law requires we have a valid prescription on file before we ship your mask, machine, humidifier, or EPAP therapy, including Provent and Bongo RX. You will also need a prescription to purchase the Nightbalance POSA device.
We provide many easy ways to get your prescription:
- We can request your prescription for you! When you checkout, just let us know you would like us to request your prescription, or you can log into your account to have us request your prescription.
- Fax your prescription to our toll-free fax number: 866.353.2727, or our international fax number: 713.541.7377
- Email your prescription to email@example.com
- Upload your prescription in your account, under the Prescriptions Section
- Ask your doctor to fill out our prescription form. We have both a standard prescription form and an EPAP prescription form.
For more information on prescriptions, please see our Prescription Section of the Learning Center.
- What are the CPAP, BiPAP, Sleep Apnea, and Oxygen related HCPCS, CPT or billing codes?
- A7034 is Nasal Mask
- A7034 is Nasal Pillow Mask
- A7030 is Full Face Mask
- A7027 is Hybrid Mask
- A7044 is Oral Interface Mask (Oracle)
- A7035 is Headgear for Mask - Any Style
- A7036 is Chinstrap - Any Style
- A7032 is Replacement Nasal Mask Cushion
- A7033 is Replacement Nasal pillows
- A7031 is Replacement Full Face Mask Cushion
- A7028 is Replacement Hybrid Mask Cushion
- A7029 is Replacement Hybrid Mask Nasal Pillow
- A7046 is Replacement Humidifier Chamber
- A7037 is Tubing / Hose - Long & Short Tubes
- A4604 is Heated Tubing
- A7038 is Disposable Filter (White / Paper)
- A7039 is Washable Filter (Gross Particle / Foam/ Black)
- E0601 NU is CPAP Purchase
- E0601 NU is APAP Purchase
- E0470 NU is BiPAP Purchase
- E0470 NU is BiPAP Auto Purchase
- E0471 NU is BiPAP ST Purchase
- E0471 NU is BiPAP Auto SV Purchase
- E0562 NU is Heated CPAP Humidifier
- E0561 NU is Passover or Cool CPAP Humidifier
- E0601 RR is CPAP Rental
- E0601 NU is APAP Rental
- E0470 RR is BiPAP Rental
- E0470 RR is BiPAP Auto Rental
- E0471 RR is BiPAP ST Rental
- E0471 RR is BiPAP Auto SV Rental
- E1356 is Oxygen Concentrator Battery
- E1357 is Oxygen Concentrator Battery Charger
- E1358 is Oxygen Concentrator DC Cable
- E1390 is Portable Oxygen Concentrator
E1399 is Miscellaneous and is used for other CPAP and Oxygen items.
- How often should I replace my mask?
- Medicare allows for mask cushion replacement every three (3) months, and a complete mask system replacement every six (6) months. CPAP manufacturers and vendors suggest these replacement schedules as well.
In our experience, most mask cushions begin to deteriorate after about six months of use. The cushion eventually becomes too soft to hold a seal. The headgear straps lose elasticity and must be tightened more and more to get the same quality seal.
We strongly suggest replacing cushions and pillows as soon as they start to soften. Air leaks may reduce the effectiveness of CPAP therapy and headgear that is too tight may cause facial sores at pressure points. In most cases, replacement headgear is available if it is stretched out or the Velcro worn out.
To see what parts of your mask are replaceable refer to our Replacement Part Finder. Just search for your mask to see all of the replaceable parts.
- How do I care for my mask?
Masks should be washed daily with warm water and gentle soap or baby shampoo. Let the mask air dry. Never use antibacterial soap as it will break down the silicone of the mask cushion. Avoid soaps that include lotion which can coat the mask and cause it to lose its seal. A safe cleaner is the Control III Disinfectant CPAP Cleaning Solution. Remember, going to bed with a clean face will improve your seal and protect the lifespan of your mask.
The best time to clean your mask is in the morning after use. This removes the oils left behind from your skin which can reduce the lifespan of your mask. We recommend using Mask Wipes to make daily morning cleaning easy. The mask wipes are made from materials that will not break down your mask.
For customers who want to completely disinfect their mask and accessories, there's an even better option than wipes. The Lumin Mask and Accessories Cleaner uses powerful UV light to disinfect, killing almost all bacteria almost instantly. It's not a cleaner and doesn't scrub or wash anything, but for simple disinfecting the Lumin works great!
Here are some other cleaning products to help with keeping your mask fresh:
Citrus II CPAP Mask Spray Cleaner
Control III Disinfectant CPAP Cleaning Solution - Home Care Kit
Hurricane CPAP Equipment Dryer
- What does a mask prescription need to say?
- A mask prescription must contain all of the following information:
- One of the following words or phrases: "CPAP Mask", "CPAP Supplies", "CPAP Humidifier", "CPAP", "Continuous Positive Airway Pressure", "APAP", "AutoPAP", "AutoSet", "Auto CPAP", "Auto Adjusting CPAP", "Self Adjusting CPAP", "BiPAP", "BiLevel", "VPAP", "BiPAP Auto", "BiPAP ST", "Synchrony ST", "VPAP ST"
- Your physician's contact information
- Your physician's signature
- The patient's full name
Here are some of our top selling masks:
DreamWear Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear - Fit Pack
ComfortGel Blue Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear
AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear
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- Why might I prefer a nasal prong device?
- Nasal prong masks are similar to nasal pillow masks, however the prong will rest deeper inside the nostril and inflate slightly against the walls of the nostril to seal with pressure. This is different from a nasal pillow mask which creates a seal by resting against the nostril opening.
The use of heated humidification is highly recommended to prevent dryness which may occur when using a nasal prong or nasal pillow device.


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Vulture released this list of "50 Comedians You Should and Will Know".
Marc Maron's new TV show, Maron, premiers this week on IFC and in honor of that Splitsider put out this list of 15 of the Best, Most Defining Episodes of WTF.
The third season of comedy documentary series Modern Comedian premiered this week with an episode featuring stand-up comedian Phil Hanley.
Reggie Watts started a new web series, Life on the Road, which follows the performer while on tour.
Chris Hardwick is going to join the late-night team at Comedy Central in the fall with a new show co-produced by Funny or Die with executive producers Tom Lennon and Ben Garant.
Judd Apatow moderated a discussion between comedy legends Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner and the whole thing is available to watch online.
Chris Gethard made this video for IFC to deal with his scenes from Iron Man 3 being left on the cutting room floor.
The 2013 White House Correspondents' dinner was held last weekend. You can watch comedian Conan O'Brien's entire 27-minute speech and President Obama's full speech online
In response to Zach Braff asking fans to fund his follow-up project to Garden State – comedy news site Laughspin released this article covering "Kickstarter abuse".


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Founded in 1999 by JGI, JIRS aims include the holistic development of students from grade IV to XII by enriching the quality of life. A co-educational, residential school of more than 750 students, we set the highest standards of academic achievement, intellectual growth, ethical awareness, behaviour, sportsmanship and other good qualities to our students.
The school is extremely modern and well equipped with the state-of-the-art infrastructure that goes a long way in facilitating number of services for the students as well as the staff members.
Admissions for JIRS is based on merit and entrance test.
Talk to any of our boarders and ask them why they enjoy boarding at Jain International Residential School and you will be told that it is fun, exciting and that they enjoy being with their friends..
JIRS advocates Sports. The students are provided with ideal opportunities to get involved in sports.
Our photo gallery is chock-o-block full of snaps filled with amazing and spectacular moments experienced by our students and staff.
Explore the captivating world of JIRS.
JIRS is located in Jakkasandra on Kanakapura road, which is about 45 kms from the citadel of garden city-Bangalore in Karnataka in South India. Bangalore is well connected to the rest of the country by air, rail, and road. Regular flights, trains and bus services connect this city to other cities.
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Forget the tablet presented by Jobs this week (I won't even dignify it by placing a link to the damn thing). Looks cool, but it has failures that make it unusable for a pro use (or amateur, as far as I'm concerned). As journalists, we need nothing like the over-hyped iPad. We need a powerful tool to gather, edit and webcast our work. So the challenge is this: let's all chip in and share what device or apps we could use in our everyday job, and that don't exist yet. I bet there's a lot of ideas out there.
So, we could start with a tablet-like multitasking device, with ins and outs for audio, video, usb/firewire, with a decent camera and a cheap table stand so i could use a real keyboard whenever i wanted but keeping the touch screen features. It had to be so resistant that i could stand on it and use it as a scale, with an app telling me how many jogging sessions i missed in the previous weeks. You could say a note-book would do (except for the scale part) but I'm aiming at the tablet format.
I'd like it to be voice controlled, and have a lot of battery life; i could use it as a notepad using a pen on the screen, and have augmented reality features. I'll leave the other features to you.
Well, i have two that would be great for me:
1) a Voice Recognition Audio/Text editor
I hate to transcribe every single word from an audio recording, and I'm also really slow taking notes. So, what about some voice recognition magic, that would get every little word out to text format, while recording the audio, and the timeline for editing that audio would be words themselves. Not getting it? You'd edit the statements like a Word doc, but if you chose a paragraph you'd have the audio associated to that specific bit ready to export. And send it immediately for publishing.
2) A drag and drop device to device file manager
I'm sorry to say, but it's not possible to be with your head in the cloud all the time. I'd like an app that would allow me to connect two devices easily and drag and drop files, extracts from text documents, whatever, just by dragging them from one device to another, no wires, no weird configurations needed.
Well, these were two i remembered when i suddenly woke up in the middle of the night. Have you any other ideas? What would be the perfect digital JournoNotebook of the future, and what apps do you need? Let's put our minds together and if we come up with really good ideas, maybe they'll do it, who knows. The suggestion, i mean , comment box awaits you below.


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CHANHASSEN, MN -- Life Time Fitness will cut 100 jobs at its headquarters in Chanhassen, MN, as the company scales down its expansion plans, according to multiple media outlets in the Twin Cities.
The layoffs are the first in the 16-year history of the company. The jobs that will be eliminated are tied to club expansion, construction, architecture and real estate, representing about 12 percent of the more than 800 corporate jobs at the company. Employees whose jobs were cut will receive a severance.
In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this month, Life Time announced it was reducing the number of clubs it planned to open in 2009 from 11 to six. The announcement reflected similar statements made during Life Time's third quarter earnings call in which Life Time executives cited tightening credit markets and the downturn in the economy as factors in their decision.
"The realities of reducing new club construction plans meant we had to take a tough look at our staffing levels and our cost structure," says Life Time corporate spokesperson Jason Thunstrom.
Life Time opened 11 clubs in 2008 and now has 81 clubs in 11 states.
Life Time's stock dropped 33 cents, or 2.8 percent, to close at $11.48 on Tuesday. The stock had hit a 52-week low of $10.93.


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If a mystery USB stick was found, 76 per cent of workers would plug it into company PCs.
A survey of over 1,000 UK office workers by BlockMaster warned that these workers risk compromising corporate network security with this attitude. Anders Kjellander, CSO at BlockMaster, warned that this statistic was alarming as many viruses on USB sticks can run as soon as they are plugged into a PC.
"Indeed, the Stuxnet worm, the first 'industrial' virus, was well-known for spreading via unsecure USB sticks. Furthermore, even if unprotected USB sticks are not infected with viruses or worms, they can contain sensitive corporate data, leaking important information to external organisations causing harm for the party that lost the device," he said.
The research also found that a fifth of those surveyed had lost unprotected USB drives holding sensitive information, while 85 per cent of lost USB sticks were later found.
Kjellander said: "Organisations need to put technology and policies in place to secure and remotely manage their USB devices. A lost unsecured and unmanaged USB stick can contain sensitive data including customer details, or in the case of public sector organisations: details of patient records, benefits or tax details.
"So it is imperative that organisations put in place a managed secure USB drive solution that automatically protects stored data and allows administrators to centrally manage them to perform policy updates and remotely erase any lost device."


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The definition of an estate in the simplest terms is the sum of the things you own: your home and any other property, your vehicles, your bank accounts, investments, life insurance policies and retirement benefits, and perhaps your business. In other words, you don't have to be wealthy to leave an estate when you die – it's something everyone has. A will and other estate planning documents will simplify the settlement of your estate after your death, carrying out your wishes and perhaps saving on estate taxes.
It's important to review your estate planning documents periodically, especially when there have been changes in your life or economic circumstances, or when tax laws change. Make sure the beneficiaries of your retirement savings plans and life insurance policies are current as well, as errors in beneficiary designations can lead to all sorts of problems, delays, and unnecessary expenses and taxes.
We'd all like to feel that we have plenty of time to draft a will. But, the truth is no one ever really knows how much time they have, and if you do have minor children it's imperative that you not leave their future to the courts to decide. Here are just a few things you'll want to consider:
You need to be aware of many rules when planning financial gifts and inheritances. Your First Midwest Financial Consultant is here to help you with all your estate planning needs, but following are some basic things you should know:
Estate taxes are imposed on the transfer of assets from one person to another upon the donor's death. The current federal exemption is high enough that, for most Americans, there is no federal estate tax liability for assets transferred upon their death. State estate taxes, however, are another matter, as many states have exemptions on non-spousal transfers as low as $675,000. There are a number of strategies that can be used to reduce a taxable estate, including lifetime gifts, transferring assets between spouses, and bypass trusts. High-asset households in particular should seek professional advice.
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