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[1:17] <PiBot> traeak: in Parker, CO on Fri Nov 18 17:53:00 2011. Temp 16??C. Condition: Partly Cloudy, Humidity: 11%. Later 16??C - 1??C. Condition: Clear
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[1:23] <Anpio> PiBot: you create a vacuum...
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[13:53] <mdavey> Lovely article about attempts to kickstart a new BBC literacy project: http://www.agent4change.net/policy/curriculum/1280-milestone-or-millstone-bbc-and-computer-literacy.html
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[15:23] <ukscone> mdavey: yes read that yesterday -- very interesting
[15:25] <ukscone> mdavey: i watched a programme from 2008 lastnight -- brits who made the modern world -- the last episode was about elite and david braban and ian bell
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[15:48] <PiBot> IT_Sean| Well hello Sean. How are you today?
[15:53] <ukscone> morning IT_Sean
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[16:24] <IT_Sean> morning ukscone
[16:25] <ukscone> ugh raspberrypi.org is down
[16:34] <IT_Sean> that's not good
[17:12] <ReggieUK> why is it not good? have they released it yet?
[17:13] <ukscone> ReggieUK: nope but well it has been about an hour so far normally it's back up within minutes at the longest
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[17:56] <IT_Sean> raspi dot org is back up
[17:58] <ukscone> yup been up for about 15mins or so
[17:59] <IT_Sean> well thanks fer tellin us
[17:59] <IT_Sean> :p
[17:59] * IT_Sean is away: LUNCH
[18:07] <mdavey> what's changed? what's changed?
[18:08] * mdavey feels that Raspberry Pi fans become more like Apple fans every day
[18:12] <ukscone> mdavey: how so?
[18:12] <ukscone> other than we are all annoying b******s
[18:13] <ukscone> ah i see -- nah we aren't like apple fans because we aren't concerned with pretty
[18:13] <ukscone> we are bloody annoying though
[18:13] <ukscone> sometimes i want to hit myself with a clue by four
[18:17] <mdavey> Oh its one of the tricks that Apple pulls to get publicity. Instead of updating their site live, they 'take it down' and put a placeholder page up http://ewandoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Apple-Store-Down.gif to build publicity whenever they make a major announcement.
[18:17] <friggle> don't suppose I met anyone here at the svc2uk event in Cambridge yesterday? (I was at the raspberry pi stand)
[18:18] * mdavey didn't know about it
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[18:18] <ukscone> friggle: i was with you in spirit -- didn't you see my astral body trying to steal the raspi?
[18:18] * mdavey is thinking about doing a Cambridge beermeet for R.Pi people in the next couple of weeks
[18:19] <friggle> ukscone: I was probably too busy worrying about the materialised bodies considering stealing the raspi
[18:19] <ukscone> mdavey: do it in oxford -- there are better pubs there :) /me ducks
[18:19] <ukscone> friggle: alot of people crowding round trying to half inch it?
[18:20] <friggle> nah, everyone was wonderfully behaved
[18:20] <ukscone> friggle: what s/w were you showing off?
[18:21] <friggle> ukscone: scratch, productivity stuff, hd decode and 3d rendering. Nothing new at the moment I'm afraid
[18:21] <friggle> I got it booting pleasingly quickly to the command line for a faculty demo earlier in the week but didn't get a chance to show that off
[18:23] <ukscone> how long to boot to command line?
[18:23] <ukscone> (and what class sd card)
[18:24] <friggle> 6.5 seconds without kernel modifications. Roughly the same across class 4/6/10
[18:24] <friggle> I know you can do much better though, it was just a quick hack
[18:24] <ukscone> nice
[18:24] <friggle> and it's rather a lot nicer when plugging it in and showing off live than waiting 30-40 seconds
[18:24] <ukscone> the gpu does it's stuff pretty quickly then
[18:25] <ukscone> so we can pretty much discount it as a bottle neck for booting
[18:25] <friggle> it does. /proc/uptime tells me ~1.65 seconds. I'm not entirely sure at what point it starts counting though
[18:25] <friggle> obviously I can reduce the overall boot time by reducing the size of the kernel, which the GPU must copy to RAM
[18:29] <mdavey> friggle: which distribution?
[18:30] <friggle> mdavey: minimal busybox+uclibc userspace
[18:30] <friggle> it's enough to launch the playerx and samurai 3d rendering demos though (well, with a script to chroot into a dir with the proper libs)
[18:30] <mdavey> okay, nice
[18:31] <ukscone> anyone happen to have a line editing function for SDL1.2 by any chance?
[18:32] <mdavey> is that from opemembedded profile, or direct from busybox?
[18:32] <mdavey> *openembedded
[18:32] <ukscone> need some simple widgets for number, text (line) and text (multiline) entry
[18:33] <mdavey> ukscone #sdl ?
[18:33] <friggle> mdavey: I was using Rob Landley's rather fantastic Aboriginal Linux project. It really was a quick hack to see how it would work. Much more time was spent fussing about how to get digital output on the lab projector system which is sadly analog inputs only :/
[18:33] <ukscone> i could ask in ther ei suppsoe but last time i went in there i was told use one of the gui libs but they are too big for what i need and most aren't arm friendly
[18:34] <ukscone> i like aboriginal, it;s really handy for just knocking up a quick binary when you need one
[18:36] <vgrade> did someone mention beer
[18:51] <mdavey> aye
[18:52] <mdavey> thinking maybe Thurs. 1st December
[19:00] <vgrade> ok, i'll check to see if I can get a pass
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[20:02] <ukscone> stupid cross compiler
[20:03] <ukscone> well stupid scratchbox2 really but do as i say not what you feel like doing
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[20:56] <ctyler> Surprised nobody's started a betting pool on when the Pi will ship.
[20:57] <Anpio> what would be your pick for a over/under bet date?
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[21:00] <ukscone> ctyler: my guess is dec 12th at 9am uk time
[21:02] <ctyler> ukscone: yeah, that seems a pretty reasonable guess. hmm.
[21:04] <ctyler> Board design was sent on Monday, probably back next week. A few days of testing and then press the GO button, two weeks for first batch back.
[21:04] <ukscone> it's far enough away that there could be a couple of test runs first and not too late that it'll hit the royal mail throwing mail away because they can't be bothered to deliver it period
[21:05] <ctyler> I'll add a couple days and say the 15th at 9 am UK time.
[21:05] <ukscone> ctyler: you wouldn't happen to have a code fragment for line editing using sdl1.2 would you?
[21:05] <ctyler> ukscone: no, sorry!
[21:07] <ukscone> no worries, just it's driving me nuts atm
[21:21] <ukscone> ok got a semi working one for the test on x86 -- should be no problem to cross compile, do need to make some mods to it as it's been 2 years since i touched this bit of code
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[21:47] <ctyler> Any pythonistas in here with some cycles free to do a Pi-related project?
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I have moved
You can mostly find me here these days instead. I'll do cross-posting for a while longer though.
Friday, June 22, 2012
More pictures
I wanted to share two more pictures from Isabel's graduation. All the kids in her school from the Preschool grade (6 year olds) to 5th grade (11 years) graduated together in the school yard.
The day was clear but windy and more than a few of the parents there probably felt a little chill.
I find few things feel more comforting than seeing our blue and yellow flag against a blue summer sky while listening to kids singing our special summer graduation songs. I admit I got something in my eye when they sang.
I would post pictures here of the gathered kids but I want to respect their privacy so I chose not to.
Instead you get this picture of a grumpy little sister - not sure why she was cross or even if she was. Whenever she is with Rickard she asks if he can carry her and I think he will until she stops asking. She's getting too heavy for me to carry around but Daddy will comply for a while longer.
Penned by Lattemama

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Tradition, Pride, Success
The Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) would like to remind students and parents about the Digital Learning Days policy that the school system has in place.
The GCPS 2018-19 school calendar includes make-up days to address school days missed due to inclement weather. In addition to these days, GCPS also has the option of making up days missed due to inclement weather using Digital Learning Days. Should a decision be made to cancel school, students, parents, and staff will be notified via SchoolMessenger of the closing and if the day is a Digital Learning Day.
** To ensure that you have opted in to receive text notifications from Gwinnett County Public Schools, text Y to 67587 from your mobile phone.
** Please read and file the attached document on how Digital Learning Days work for students.


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Israel's population is aging quickly; the share of seniors in the population, especially those aged 70 and over, is projected to double by 2035. Due to this, functional impairment — which is naturally higher among the elderly — is expected to rise 16 percent faster than growth in Israel's population. This will increase the need for in-home as well as institutional long-term care. The changing ratio between age-groups — more people aged 70 and over, in relation to those aged 15-69 — is expected to increase the long-term care challenge as well as the burden on households and on the economy as a whole.
This paper discusses the main challenges currently facing long-term care in Israel: (A) the lack of universal coverage; (B) the multiplicity of authorities charged with overseeing and managing the sector; and (C) the lack of preparation for the changing demographics of the future. This paper also looks at current Israeli government proposals for regulating the field, and points out the inconsistencies and weaknesses in those proposals.
The health indicators of Israel are high, while relative spending on healthcare is low. The enactment of the National Health Insurance Law (NHIL) in 1995 entitled all Israeli residents to free or nearly free health coverage via access to a socially determined "basket" of medical care. However, the NHIL recognizes that universal health coverage (UHC) transcends "the numbers," or shares of population coverage. According to this law, UHC also embodies a series of qualitative attributes. This paper highlights the UHC attributes achieved in the Israeli healthcare system, beyond population coverage: equitable coverage, progressive contributions, access depending solely on medical need, accountability, and free choice. It also demonstrates particular implementation and continuance challenges: the lack of a firm state commitment to equitable UHC, leading to persistent disparities across Israel.
This introductory chapter is divided into several sections. The first part is about developments in financing of Israel's healthcare system. The second part discusses several of the stated goals for improving the system, as they are outlined in the Ministry of Health Plan for 2016 (Ministry of Health, 2016b):
• Increasing access to services and choice in the public system (Goal 1.1 in the plan)
• Preparing the healthcare system for the aging of the population (Goal 4.1 in the plan)
• Adjusting the healthcare system to changes in the characteristics of the population due to chronic illness (Goal 4.3 in the plan)
Avialable in Hebrew here.
The health of the Arab Israeli population is improving, along with that of Israel's Jewish population. In terms of life expectancy and infant mortality rates, the Arab Israeli population ranks highest in the Arab and Muslim world. However, there are still sizable gaps in infant mortality rates (4 per 1,000 live births) and life expectancy (4 years) between Jewish and Arab Israelis — especially Muslim Arabs. Moreover, these gaps are not shrinking in absolute terms; with regard to life expectancy, particularly for men, the gap is actually widening.
The relatively high incidence of congenital disorders in the Arab Israeli population may explain the infant mortality gap between the sectors. This gap is a major factor in the life expectancy disparity between the two populations, and in the disparity's persistence. Additionally, a relatively high incidence of road accidents and chronic, smoking-related lower respiratory disease among Arab Israelis may explain the growing life expectancy gap between the two populations, especially for men. Diabetes also appears to be a major cause of mortality that distinguishes between the Arab Israeli and Jewish populations — accounting for a 2.25-fold difference in fatality rates.
In general, the socioeconomic advancement of Israel's weaker populations, and the narrowing of economic gaps, with all of its implications for healthy behavior and healthcare services, will help reduce the average health disparities between the two groups, since the Arab Israeli sector is disproportionately represented in the country's weaker populations. This long-term mission requires intensive preliminary activity on the part of the state to improve accessibility to healthcare services, especially to medical specialists, in Israel's geographic periphery, through allocation mechanisms (risk adjusted capitation and investment) and incentives (specialist wages).
At the same time, the particular cultural issues and needs of Israeli Arabs and the various sub-populations among them cannot be ignored. Attention should be focused on quality care, including prevention, of risk and mortality factors that characterize the Arab Israeli population — congenital disorders, accidents and smoking-related diseases. No less important is a focus on obesity and diabetes. Community clinics in Arab Israeli areas should be invested in to implement this care. Regarding challenges in medical access related to language, the large-scale presence of Arab Israeli employees in the Israeli healthcare system should be utilized across the system's entire array of professional services, to improve the health status of this population.
English version available here.


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Following today's release of think tank Reform's report: The Future of Public Service Identity, detailing the advantages of blockchain to public services, Reform researcher Maisie Borrows writes for Glint on how data technology could best be put to use for UK citizens
Blockchain has not yet reached its potential in public services. This is especially true for identity management. Whether applying for a benefit or filling in a tax return, identity is crucial for accessing public services. A person must be able to prove they are who they say they are, accurately and reliably. Government can wrongly deny someone access to service if they cannot provide proof of their identity. This is unfair to the citizen and contributes to inefficient identity management across the globe. One recent example is the Indian 'Aadhaar' identity card, which has been criticised for restricting hundreds of thousands of people from accessing services they are entitled to such as free school meals and pensions.
The common way to prove identity in the UK is through a paper-based, photographic document, such as a passport or driving license. This form of identity proof, however, is not secure. Documents are prone to loss or theft, and this can lead to identity fraud which is now an endemic problem. Clearly, the way government stores identity data could be made more secure, as state databases create a "single-point of failure" whereby all identity information stored in that database can be stolen if a criminal can hack into it.
It is little wonder that public trust in government data management is low, with 46% of the population not trusting government with their data in some instances. Indeed, one recent survey revealed that the second most popular reason for why people do not trust government with their data is because government are perceived as not good at keeping data safe and secure.
A further frustration for citizens is the inconvenience in inefficiency. Government databases hold fragments of a person's identity with no single mechanism to access or update information about an individual. As a result, different government agencies request the same information from citizens multiple times, without the means to cross-check data already received. The independent think tank Reform analysed 25 identity authentication forms including passport applications, tax credit applications and job seekers' allowance and found that three quarters of forms requested National Insurance numbers and 68% requested bank details. This wastes time for citizens and the probability for error increases.
A Reform report published today argues that blockchain technology is a solution to these identity management challenges. Blockchain technology can be thought of as a chain of computers, which store the same data across multiple encrypted databases. It's inherent source diversity is its strength because it can create a secure public service identity, protected and accessible, drastically improving the experience of verifying identity to access a public service. In comparison to today, when an individual has multiple identity documents, this new model would enable an individual to hold their entire identity in one place.
This one place would be their smartphone. Citizens would prove their identity via an identity app and would be able to consent to government sharing their data, for example with health services, with just one swipe. In practice, if a citizen wanted to travel through the UK border, they would receive a notification on their smartphone that the Border Force wanted to access their personal information. The citizen would then review this request and, if happy, grant the Border Force instant access to the necessary pieces of information in compliance with the data minimisation principles of data protection regulation.
A blockchain network would be built across several government department databases. In contrast to well-known permissionless blockchain networks, such as Bitcoin, this model would use a permissioned network meaning government would have authority over the system. Government would own the network and would decide who else could access and join it. Given the sensitive nature of public service identity, this would be the most suitable design.
Government would codify the rules of the blockchain network into smart contracts. Smart contracts would not only ensure government departments are compliant with data protections but also allow government databases to be accurate and up-to-date. This would be transformative, allowing departments to hold the "one-version of the truth" of a citizen's identity across all public services. Zero-knowledge proof algorithms could be added to smart contracts and would allow more control over personal data. For example, these zero-knowledge algorithms would allow a citizen to confirm that they have a UK address without having to give over full address details.
As mentioned earlier, trust is at a premium when it comes to government handling of data. Giving choice over how much data to share could be a powerful tool to improve public trust in government. Critically, this would mean the relationship between the citizen and the state would radically change: The citizen would become the controller of their identity and government the verifier. This proposed model is largely aligned to the evolving trend in data protection legislation, in which control of personal data is moving to rest with the individual. Increasing control of personal data empowers citizens to hold government to account for how their data is used to improve public services.
Government must prioritise resolving the current identity management challenges given how vital identity is for accessing public services. Blockchain technology is an enabler to a better identity model, fit for the future. A single public service identity, underpinned by blockchain, would mean a far more efficient, secure and fairer system for everyone.
Maisie Borrows is a researcher at the independent think tank Reform.
A pdf of The future of public service identity: blockchain can be found here


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Are You Ready?Singularity Computers
We have decided to make you all wait a little longer, but don't worry there are videos coming up within the next week about this project. We are delaying the release by 7 days. This is because we are going to be able to deliver much sooner than we originally planned so we are making some changes to the release. After 3 years of development it is very important to us that everything is perfect and ready.


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Follicular Adenoma- Thyroid
Benign tumor of thyroid
Gross: Solitary encapsulated tumor of variable size. Cut section it is solid and fleshy. The adjacent thyroid tissue will usually be compressed.
Microscopy: It is a very well encapsulated tumor, enveloped by a thin fibrous capsule.
The tumor is composed of closely packed follicles. There are different patterns like
a.Normofollicular ( the follicles will be of normal size)
b.Microfollicular ( the follices will be very small. Also called fetal type)
c.Macrofollicular ( the follicles are large and colloid filled )
The lining epithelial cells are low cuboidal to columnar and have a regular nuclei.
The surrounding thyroid will show compressed follicles.
Note that there should not be any tumor tissue within the capsule or within the blood vessels in the capsule or outside the capsule ( which differentiates from follicular carcinoma)


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The 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Finals start tonight with the Tampa Bay Lightning facing off against the Washington Capitals. The other series, featuring the Winnipeg Jets vs the Vegas Golden Knights, begins tomorrow. Here are some notes, the schedule and my revised predictions for Round 3.
Notes & Stats:
- Last season, Washington lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second round (again), Tampa Bay and Winnipeg missed the playoffs and Vegas was preparing for the expansion draft. What a year this has been.
- The Lightning have returned to the East final for the third time in four years. In the last 20 years, only seven other teams have advanced to the conference final three times in a four-year span: Chicago Blackhawks (2013, 2014, 2015), New York Rangers (2013, 2014, 2015), Los Angeles Kings (2012, 2013, 2014), Detroit Red Wings (2007, 2008, 2009), New Jersey Devils (2000, 2001, 2003), Colorado Avalanche (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002) and Dallas Stars (1998, 1999, 2000).
- The Jets won the WHA championship, called the Avco World Trophy, in 1976, 1978 and 1979. They made the finals in 5 of the league's seven seasons. In 1979, the Jets defeated Wayne Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers.
- Since joining the NHL for the 1979-80 season, the Jets have never advanced past the second round of the playoffs. This includes the Atlanta Thrashers who relocated to Winnipeg for the 2011-12 season. (The Arizona Coyotes made it to the Conference Finals in 2011-12, only to be defeated by the Kings.)
- Finally, I have always watched the Stanley Cup Playoffs faithfully, regardless of the teams playing. The NHL playoffs are unlike any other sport. I can't remember the last time I missed them. But between Sportsnet and the NHL officiating, my patience is wearing thin. This season has been the worst and I don't know how much more I can stomach. The level of officiating seems to be at an all-time low, with all teams impacted by officials who seem to believe they are above the game. They are affecting the outcome of games, including here in the playoffs. And since Rogers took over games from CBC and TSN, the broadcasts are unbearable to watch. From Ron MacLean and Kelly Hrudey to Jim Hughson and Craig Simpson. The commentary and analysis is so biased now. I'll be thinking long and hard about renewing my subscription to Rogers NHL Live. I love hockey. Always will. But I have no respect left for Rogers and Sportsnet.
(P1) Vegas Golden Knights vs (C2) Winnipeg Jets – WINNIPEG in 6
(A1) Tampa Bay Lightning vs (M1) Washington Capitals – WASHINGTON in 7
Before Round 1 – BOSTON over WINNIPEG
Before Round 2 – BOSTON over WINNIPEG
Before Round 3 – WASHINGTON over WINNIPEG
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EcoWeb is an IT company that creates web and mobile applications for customers (national and international companies), provides social media services, and also develops it's own online projects, especially economic strategy games. Our Mission – help our customers have a professional online presence, sustained by the latest technologies in this field. And create economic strategy online games for youth and other users interested in economy
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At Dougherty & Associates, we serve a wide range of individuals, ages, lifestyles, and families. And, we currently serve clients in at least 12 states across this great country, so no matter where you may be, we can help, and that is particularly true in this age of iphones, Skype, and email.
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Every one of our clients is an individual with unique situations and objectives. For that reason, we have no cookie-cutter formula for how to design portfolios; every account is different. You may be a younger family saving for retirement and utilizing IRAs. You may be getting ready for retirement or already there and need to utilize your savings for monthly income. We help you manage this entire process and most importantly, we keep an eye on the target: where do we want to go and how are we doing in our efforts to get there?
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At WordTech International we have gathered an in-house team of over 170 linguists, editors, proofreaders, localization engineers, DTP specialists, and over 1000 native-language translators worldwide. Our translators not only offer mastery and accuracy in translations, but also provide an in-depth knowledge of local language and cultural influences, further ensuring that nothing is lost in translation. Every translator must pass a strict qualification process which includes a subject-specific language test, verification of their past experience, a reference check, and a trial period in which prospective translators are screened not only for language proficiency, but also for technical knowledge, their ability to follow instructions, and on-time delivery. Only the best translators are retained in our database of active linguists.
Translation, editing, and proofreading (TEP) into all the major languages is completed by our certified bilingual and trilingual translators. Delivery of 2,500 words per day per individual translator is our standard. If you need faster service, we can assemble an appropriate team and deploy productivity tools that allow for a quicker turnaround.
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BELLINGHAM, WA, Nov. 10, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research presented at a national conference by well-known breast cancer expert Cary Kaufman, M.D. documents pioneering work with a small three-dimensional marker that improves the treatment of breast cancer.
Dr. Kaufman is the first surgeon in the Pacific Northwest to use the BioZorb™ marker. He presented findings on his experience at the 2015 Breast Cancer Symposium, held last month in San Francisco.
The BioZorb marker is sutured in place during lumpectomy surgery just after the cancer is removed. In a lumpectomy, the cancer and a small amount of breast tissue surrounding the tumor are removed as part of breast conservation therapy. This is then typically followed by several weeks of radiation to the breast, to help prevent the cancer from returning.
The BioZorb implant is the first device that identifies in a fixed, 3D manner where the tumor was removed. By doing this, treatments and follow-up after surgery can be more precise. There are other benefits for patients as well, including better cosmetic outcomes.
"Our patients are happy with the results because the marker helps to maintain the appearance and contour of the breast after surgery," Dr. Kaufman said. "Even though the marker is small, it adds some volume where tissue was removed during surgery, and we've noticed that this makes a significant difference."
The implant structure is designed to dissolve slowly over time, and Dr. Kaufman notes that this appears to be helpful in the healing process. "We have also seen that over the course of a year or so, healthy tissue grows into the space where the device was placed. The implant itself dissolves during this extended period of time, leaving behind small clips to permanently identify the area for doctors to follow."
By sewing the marker into the "ghost space" where the cancer was removed, Dr. Kaufman said, the surgeon can be more effective in communicating to the radiation oncologist exactly where the cancer was located. This in turn makes it possible for the radiation oncologist to be more confident in aiming the radiation treatments.
Optimal radiation targeting is important to insure the radiation is delivered to the area most likely to have a recurrence, and also to protect nearby healthy tissues from being inadvertently exposed to radiation.
The BioZorb device consists of a spiral structure made out of bioabsorbable material that holds six titanium clips. The spiral slowly dissolves in the body over the course of a year or more.
The tiny marker clips stay in place so the surgical site can be identified for long-term monitoring.
At the 2015 Breast Cancer Symposium, Dr. Kaufman reported on 36 consecutive cases from May 2014 to June 2015, in which the marker was placed during a lumpectomy. He also noted positive results in follow-up mammograms: "We see in these mammograms, six months and 12 months after surgery, that there is a very nice resolution of scar tissue and very accurate identification of where the breast cancer was."
Dr. William Hall is a radiation oncologist at the PeaceHealth St. Joseph Cancer Center who provides radiation treatment to many of Dr. Kaufman's patients after surgery.
"The marker allows us to identify the surgical site and have even more confidence that we are hitting the target with radiation treatment," said Dr. Hall. He noted that the marker can be used with several different methods to deliver the radiation. In some cases, patients are able to have radiation treatments that are significantly shorter than the usual six-week treatment period.
"It's also very useful with younger patients who have dense breasts," he said. "Sometimes with younger women, it is hard for us to see where the actual tumor was removed. Having BioZorb implanted during surgery provides a nice target for us, especially in these cases."
Dr. Kaufman reported that he had an unusual opportunity to see how the marker helps restore tissue within the breast after a lumpectomy.
"In one case, we were able to see the area where the marker had been placed almost a year earlier. It was very interesting, because we observed the growth of healthy fibrous tissue into that space," he said. "The marker had provided a lattice where the tissue had been removed. The process of tissue in-growth helps to add volume and achieve a better cosmetic outcome."
Dr. Kaufman is Medical Director of the Bellingham Regional Breast Center and a nationally recognized expert on the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. He is also the Principal Investigator on a national clinical registry designed to advance the scientific and clinical understanding of the BioZorb marker. The new registry records the growing number of breast cancer treatments in which the marker is used. "Scientific presentations about the marker have been quite encouraging, and the registry will enable us to see various aspects of physicians' experiences more clearly," he said.
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Customizing a Duvet
Source: Martha Stewart
Although Martha knows antique linens, the purpose of the buttonholes along the edge of one of her favorite antique linen sheets remained a mystery until she came across a picture illustrating the sheet's use. After Martha discovered what it was meant to be—a decorative, detachable sheet that lines the duvet's underside—she came up with some unusual duvet-cover-and-sheet combinations, all of which can also be used without the duvet insert in the summer.
To attach the linen sheet to a beautiful deep-green damask-covered duvet, Martha affixes mother-of-pearl buttons along three edges of the cover's underside and several inches from its topmost edge, aligning the buttons to the sheet's buttonholes. The sheet's end flap folds over the top of the duvet cover so that its beautiful lace cutwork is visible, while the color of the buttons contrasts slightly with the sheet's.
For the first of her two variations, Martha uses grommet eyelets and grosgrain-ribbon ties to secure a flannel sheet to the underside of a brown-ticking duvet cover. Then, for a Cobblefield-tartan duvet cover, she develops a technique that allows her to show off a pristine nineteenth-century American homespun sheet: She sews 1-inch grosgrain ribbon loops onto the sheet and attaches corresponding buttons to the duvet cover; the buttons and ribbon loops will be concealed, but to show a little more of the unusual sheet, which is made of flax, Martha allows its excess width to extend beyond the edges of the duvet.
When customizing your duvet, use as long a sheet as possible to ensure a generous flap. Keep in mind that manufacturers' lengths vary, even within one brand. For twin- and full-size duvets, use a sheet one size larger than the duvet; since queen- and king-size sheets are the same length, use a queen-size sheet and a king-size sheet for queen- and king-size duvets, respectively. You can also use any homespun, flannel, or antique sheet or linen you may have at home.
Except in the case of the third example (Martha's Cobblefield-tartan duvet cover), the width of the sheet should equal the width of the duvet, plus 1 inch for a seam allowance. You need only cut one side of the sheet, then hem it: Turn under the raw edge 1/2 inch, and press; repeat this process, creating a double fold. Stitch close to the inside edge.
Use this method to attach a sheet designed for this purpose, like Martha's antique linen one. Sew buttons, at places corresponding with the buttonholes on sheet, around three edges of the underside of the duvet cover and several inches from the cover's topmost edge; attach.
Green damask available at local fabric-supply stores.
Cobblefield plaid at Ralph Lauren Home, 212-642-8700 for store locations.
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Install 6 small grommets, equally distanced, along the top edge of an ordinary sheet (Martha uses flannel): With a pencil, mark the points where you want the grommets to be positioned; at each spot, make a tiny slit with the tip of a sharp pair of scissors. Fit the top section of the grommet into its base, insert the grommet tool, and tap with a hammer. Make sure you place the first and last grommets near the side edges of the sheet. (If your sewing machine has an eyelet stitch, you can substitute eyelets for grommets.)
Sew a ribbon onto the duvet at each point that corresponds with a grommet: Fold 8-inch lengths of ribbon in half, then hand- or machine-sew the ribbons to the duvet along the fold.
Insert one end of each ribbon through each grommet, and tie into a bow.
Make simple ribbon loops out of 3/8-inch-wide grosgrain ribbon of the same color as the sheet (the length of the ribbon pieces will depend on the size of the buttons you're using). Fold each ribbon into a triangle, with the raw edges meeting at the top of the triangle.
Position the loops on the underside of the sheet's top edge, on or near the hem stitching (about 3 inches in from the edge of the sheet). Before you sew the loops in place, pin them to the sheet, making sure the buttons will be able to pass through easily without slipping out.
Fold the raw edge of each loop under slightly, and hand-sew it to the sheet. Make sure the raw edges of the loops face the sheet.
Sew ribbon loops along the perimeter of the homespun sheet at evenly spaced intervals, a few inches in from the sheet's edge (determine the amount of the overhang by comparing the measurements of the duvet and the sheet). Sew buttons on the underside of the duvet cover to correspond with the loops.


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I built a fully operational blogging website in the Amazon Web Service "cloud". I had no operational need to do so. The web site was without a purpose. It was "Just another blog" with no basis for publishing anything important.
I did write and publish a few random articles like I do here. The sole purpose for establishing the website was for the experience of working with a fully functional "cloud" based server. I succeeded.
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Career Development
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At Danshell we believe that everyone in our teams has a valuable contribution to make to the health and wellbeing of the people we support. Whether that is a registered nurse, a support worker, or a student nurse.
We offer placements for student nurses at many of our services and work hard to support them as they begin their career in learning disability nursing. We are signed up to the standards of the Preceptorship Charter and ensure we guide preceptorship nurses as they begin their nursing career through supportive and focussed mentoring. We actively work hard to attract nurses who have a true passion to follow Learning Disability or Mental Health career pathways by providing a learning environment that is both inclusive and supportive.
We are proud to have a significant number of nurses who have remained with Danshell throughout their careers. Many of these nurses have achieved Senior Nurse, Charge Nurse, Deputy Manager and Service Manager nursing posts through working hard, pushing themselves through study, hands on experience, and development opportunities, as well as coaching and support from their mentor.
We have a dedicated team of Consultant Nurses who are led by our Director of Quality & Governance. This ensures all of our services receive support and advice from a professional nursing leadership team. Having such exceptional nursing leadership across the organisation means we are invited to lead and participate in a range of national and regional initiatives and networks for nursing.


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Beginning in late 2001, I have contracted for Robert Stephen Consulting. RSC provides products and services to companies that use
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A major project I've undertaking for RSC is that of making a web verion of an Archibus desktop component. This project, on the Sybase database, is written with .asp on the server and as much work as possible brought to the client interface for processing in Javascript to facilitate porting the web app to other languages in the future.


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Dr. Yiwen ZHANG
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Academic and Professional Qualifications
- Ph.D. (Management) Arizona State University 2013
- Ph.D. coursework (Management) University of Florida 2008-2011
- M.S. (Clinical Psychology) Peking University 2007
- B.S. (Psychology) & B.A. (Economics) Peking University 2005
- Organizational Leadership (MBA)
- Current Directions in Human Resource Management (MBA)
- Principles of Management
- Cross-Cultural Management
Research Interests
- Leadership
- Work Stress
- Employee Engagement
- Self and Identity
- Personnel Selection
Selected Journal Publications
- Zhang, Y., Zhang, Y., Ng, T. W. H., & Lam, S. S. K. forthcoming. Promotion- and prevention-focused coping: A meta-analytic examination of regulatory strategies in the work stress process. Journal of Applied Psychology.
- Rubenstein, A. L., Zhang, Y., Ma, K., Morrison, H. M., & Jorgensen, D. F. forthcoming. Trait expression through perceived job characteristics: A meta-analytic path model linking personality and job attitudes. Journal of Vocational Behavior.
- LePine, M. A., Zhang, Y., Crawford, E. R, & Rich, B. L. 2016. Turning their pain to gain: Charismatic leader influence on follower stress appraisal and job performance. Academy of Management Journal, 59: 1036-1059.
- Zhang, Y., LePine, J. A., Buckman, B. R., & Wei, F. 2014. It's not fair…or is it? The role of justice and leadership in explaining work stressor-job performance relationships. Academy of Management Journal, 57: 675-697.
- Kammeyer-Mueller, J. D., Rubenstein, A. L., Long, D. M., Odio, M., Buckman, B. R., Zhang, Y., & Halvorsen-Ganepola, M. D. K. 2013. A meta-analytic structural model of dispositional affectivity and emotional labor. Personnel Psychology, 66: 47-90.
Major Competitive Grants
- Principle Investigator: General Research Fund (GRF) of Hong Kong Research Grant Council (#17522816), 2016-2018, HK$ 387,000
- Principle Investigator: Early Career Scheme (ECS) of Hong Kong Research Grant Council (#27503015), 2015-2017, HK$ 599,748
Honors and Awards
- Research Output Prize, University of Hong Kong, 2014-2015
- "Dare to Care" Doctoral Scholar Award, Arizona State University, 2013
- Distinguished Graduate, Peking University, 2007


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"It's due to old age." We hear or say this statement all the time. Still, in many cases it's simply not true. For example, forgetfulness isn't an inevitable consequence of aging. In fact, many older adults are sharp as a tack. What's more, some research shows diseases such as Alzheimer's may be delayed or even prevented.
So let's look into some common assumptions about aging that are false. We'll discover that no matter what your age, you can live, love and work just as well as the younger generation. In some cases, mature adults actually perform better than people half their age. Also, we'll catch up on some healthy aging tips along the way.
Most People Go Senile As They Age
This may be the most common aging myth of all. The reality is that 8 out of 9 people over age 65 are not affected by Alzheimer's dementia. Other types of dementia can be caused by a variety of disorders. Still, the overall prevalence of all forms of dementia is 13.9 percent for individuals over age 71. This means the majority of those over 71 do not have any form of dementia at all.
The reality is that dementia is not caused by age; it's caused by disease. For instance, a wide variety of metabolic, infectious and traumatic disorders can cause dementia in anyone at any age. Even though Alzheimer's disease is more common among older adults, it is by no means inevitable.
Keep The Brain Healthy
As far as avoiding dementia goes, some research shows there are ways to keep your brain healthy. The major risk factors for developing Alzheimer's disease are:
- Advanced age
- Genetic predisposition
- History of head trauma
- Lack of exercise
- Obesity
- Smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke
- High blood pressure
- High blood cholesterol
- Poorly controlled type 2 diabetes
- A diet lacking in fruits and vegetables
- Social isolation and depression
If you look closely at the list of risks, you don't have to think too hard about what can be done to prevent Alzheimer's. Diet and exercise are critical, as is maintaining active social connections. Neurons (brain cells) are kind of like people. They are happy when they are active, well nourished and have plenty of connections.
It's Too Late To Quit Smoking Or Drinking
It's tempting to think that it's too late to quit bad habits. Do we really believe this, or is it just an excuse to continue unhealthy practices? The truth is, it's literally never too late to improve your lifestyle choices. For example, quitting smoking at any time in your life may be beneficial.
One research study looked at 160,000 persons over age 71 and asked them about their health habits. The results showed that even quitting smoking at age 60 can increase your chances for survival and add years to your life. The reason is that the effects of smoking are cumulative.
As soon as you quit smoking you stop doing damage to your lungs and blood vessels. Plus, your body's defense mechanisms do their best to repair as much of the damage done as possible. If you keep smoking though, your body has to fight off the current attack and has less chance of recovery. The same logic goes with other unhealthy habits such as excessive alcohol use. In other words, it's never too late to quit.
Older Adults Don't Need Exercise
This is the flip side of the "it's too late to quit smoking" myth. Exercise at any stage of life can be beneficial. First of all, staying active may decrease your chances for heart attack and stroke. Even more, regular exercise gives you immediate benefits such as:
- More energy and endurance
- Increased strength
- Improved balance
You don't have to run sprints to enjoy the benefits of exercise. In fact, moderate intensity walking might be just as beneficial as high-intensity running. Brisk walking helps a lot when it comes to preventing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and coronary heart disease.
If you haven't been exercising at all, it's best to start gradually. Maybe take a 10-15 minute walk two or three times a week. Then build up over the next several weeks to where you're taking a brisk walk 5-7 times every week. Also, if you decide to start a new exercise program, it's a good idea to consult with your doctor first.
Everybody Has Aches And Pains As They Age
This aging myth does have some fact behind it. Nearly 50 percent of adults over age 65 have been diagnosed with some kind of arthritis. Still, if we turn this one around, it means that about half of adults over age 65 have not been diagnosed with arthritis. So while aching joints may be more common as you age, it's by no means universal.
There is some evidence that you can prevent arthritis. Not all scientists agree on this, but none of the recommendations are harmful and may provide other benefits. Some ways you might avoid arthritis, and the reasons why, are:
- Eat fish high in omega-3 fatty acids – Anti-inflammatory aspects may reduce joint damage.
- Control body weight – When joints carry a lighter load, they last longer. Overweight persons may be at a 4x risk of developing arthritis.
- Regular exercise – Keeps muscles around the joints strong. Low impact exercise, such as swimming or cycling, may be best.
- Avoid injury – If you injure a joint, you have a much higher chance of developing arthritis in the injured joint later.
As You Age You Lose Interest In Sex
While there may be a decline in libido (sex drive) as people age, many other factors can impact this process. It appears that the frequency of sexual activity depends a lot on health, not just age. In fact, some sources state that interest in sex normally continues up until age 70. The loss of libido can be related to other health issues as well, such as depression, medications and chronic illness.
Exercise, controlling blood pressure, keeping a healthy body weight and avoiding smoking all go a long way in maintaining healthy sexual body function. Sound familiar?
Older Adults Can't Work As Well
This idea can't be any further from the truth. Take a look at this list of high-powered CEOs that are all over 75.
- Warren Buffett – Chairman, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway- Age: 85
- Sheldon Adelson – Chairman, CEO of Las Vegas Sands – Age: 81
- Roger Penske – Chairman, CEO of Penske Automotive Group – Age: 78
- Leslie Wexner – Founder, Executive Chairman, CEO of L Brands – Age: 78
- Alan Miller – Executive Chairman, CEO of Universal Health Services – Age: 77
- Aldo Zucaro – Chairman, CEO of Old Republic International – Age: 76
Older adults are a critical and vibrant asset to the successful workplace. Wharton School of Business Management Professor Peter Cappelli says "Every aspect of job performance gets better as we age." Cappelli bases his statement on research he conducted looking at economic, demographic and psychological factors.
Older workers have been shown to score high in leadership, detail-oriented tasks, organization, listening, writing skills and problem solving – even in tech heavy areas like computer science. Research out of the North Carolina State University revealed that more mature programmers had command over a wider variety of topics than the younger generation. Older techies also responded to questions better and were more skilled with certain newer systems.
When You Get Old You Become A Burden To Society
This is perhaps the most untrue – and most unfair – myth about aging. Perhaps it's also a sad commentary about our modern throw-away culture. With age, characteristics like wisdom, patience and compromise are acquired. In many circumstances, the mature adult acts like glue to keep things together. They are a steady voice that calms fears during crisis. In many families, the grandparents are a source of comfort and stability to many children and grandchildren.
Plus, as you age, you acquire many more contacts and can draw upon your track record to leverage these connections.
Exercise And Diet Are Critical
Sure, this message may sound like a broken record, but the results can be astonishing. For example, the mental capacity of an active, healthy 75-year-old may actually be superior to that of a sedentary 40-year-old. One of the reasons for this is that the human brain is resilient. This means your mind has strength and flexibility at the same time. However, it requires care to maintain this characteristic.
It's kind of like an old baseball glove. It fits perfectly and works better than a stiff brand-new mitt. If you take good care of your brain and body, you'll be fielding all kinds of challenges with great skill and dexterity.
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The history of the tournament goes back to 1936 where it was played in Copenhagen for the first time under the name "International Championships of Denmark". The inspiration for this kind of tournament came from abroad. Danish players participated in international championships in different countries in Europe and the Badminton Association of Denmark (BAD) was convinced that we should have a tournament like that in Denmark too – Denmark Open was born!
The Danes weren't very hospitable the first year – they won all five categories – but it changed in the years to come since more and more foreign players came to Denmark to participate in the tournament.
The Second World War put a stop to this new invention in Danish badminton. For five years Denmark Open waited in the dark and finally, in 1946 the tournament was back – the foreign players weren't. Many countries were so affected by the long war that it took years before they resumed sending players to Denmark.
In 1967 and for many years to come the finals were played in K.B. Hallen in Copenhagen. Still, the preliminary rounds were in the beginning played at other sites but later on the entire tournament was played at one place.
In 1986 BAD took a decision to move the tournament to different Danish cities. Aalborg was the first city to profit from this and The Denmark Open has been played in many Danish mayor cities ever since. Besides Aalborg, Vejle, Farum, Aarhus and now Odense have each hosted the tournament for several years.
During time the name of the tournament has changed. Until the 1990'ties the tournament was called The Danish Open. Due to collaboration with a sponsor (Realkredit Denmark) the tournament then took on a new name and has kept the name The Denmark Open as part of the title ever since.
The Denmark Open is the tournament in Denmark with most prestige and highest price money. The Danish players have taken the title several times. Morten Frost has taken a total of eight titles – seven in a row! – and profiles like Tonny Ahm, Kirsten Thorndahl, J. Hammergaard Hansen, Erland Kops, Finn Kobberø, Svend Pri, Flemming Delfs, Lene Køppen, Poul-Erik Høyer, Thomas Lund, Camilla Martin and Peter Gade have all won the tournament. The Danish players are always very motivated to perform as good as possible on home soil with a big crowd cheering for them.
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Fireworks on Guy Fawkes Day
'Shock and Awe' is perhaps the best description for the pre-Guy Fawkes Day sacking of three key ministers by the ebullient President Chandrika Kumaratunga. More fireworks are likely to follow on Guy Fawkes Day proper (today) and the days ahead.
It came as a shock no doubt but it was inevitable. When the PA led by President Kumaratunga was defeated in December 2001, political theorists spoke of the necessity of co-habitation. The Island, however, had grave doubts and we noted that the co- existence of President Kumaratunga and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe would be like 'the peaceful co-existence of fire and dynamite'.
Even though the economic and political policies of both leaders are basically no different their personalities are mutually incompatible and rivalries great. And the build up was coming to ahead. Most political analysts were of the opinion that the reason why a head-on clash did not occur earlier was because both parties were financially exhausted to face another election. The two year interregnum seems to have given them a respite.
This country, we have said an umpteen number of times, has suffered very much because of the confrontationist policies between the two leaders. We have said in our editorials that the only solution is to go to the polls—holding parliamentary elections, a presidential election or preferably both. Since there seems to be no possibility of some degree of co-operation coming through, the political crisis we are going through is perhaps for the best.
At the time of writing, parliament has been prorogued, the president having taken upon herself the portfolios of Defence, Media and National Security. The budget will have to be postponed. And thereafter what she proposes to do is anybody's guess.
Will she appoint a caretaker government and if so will UNF ministers agree to take office?
This move of prorogation will also stall moves of impeaching the Chief Justice, which appears to have initiated the crisis this week.
It does appear that dissolution of parliament soon is inevitable and parliamentary elections are likely to follow. Going by recent experiences at the polls, a government in power, particularly with the armed forces and police under it, has definite unfair advantages over the opposition. Whether this will happen or not every citizen who wants democratic practices should observe, and foreign observers should do their utmost to prevent a repetition of past election abuses.
This confrontation takes place at a time of great expectations of many—those who believed that the 'Peace Process' could be revived. And it did seem it was about to take off with the LTTE announcing its proposals for an 'Interim Administration'. This newspaper, however, expressed great reservations. One reason for our doubts was about the LTTE's inclinations to give up terrorism and abide by democracy. The other, time and again, we stressed, was that a solution was not possible as long as the two main political parties could not reach consensus on the resolution of the North-East conflict. Only yesterday we said in our editorial: 'The matter of selection of negotiators should not be left to the prime minister and the government in power alone. The Opposition, particularly the SLFP and other minority parties should be included if there is to be a durable solution'.
While going to the polls seems inevitable, it is indeed a pity that this confrontation took place at a time when the economy was picking up. From negative growth in the last election year a growth of around 4 to 5 per cent has been recorded and the stock market is booming. The climate is ripe for influx of foreign investments but all this will slow down or even come to a halt—temporarily we hope.
President Kumaratunga in a statement issued yesterday has said these decisions were taken by her in 'national interests'. Certainly in the north and east, some of the moves made by the LTTE not only violated the Cease- fire Agreement but also endangered national security, such as the smuggling in of shiploads of armaments. Having taken on the duties of the Defence Minister, it will now be her onerous task to maintain such security not only in the north and east but the whole of the country.
It is also regrettable that these events should have taken place on the eve of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's meeting with American President George Bush. Whatever his critics may say he has achieved much in cultivating a good relationship with the leader of the most powerful nation in the world and such a relationship to this country in a perilous situation, is invaluable.
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Who wants to fuss.. it's too hot... so here's another cold soup recipe which I love. It's blueberry borscht. It's refreshing, easy, and healthy... like me!
2 medium sized beets, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces
1 pound of blueberries
4 cups water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup red wine
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Throw everything into a stock pot and boil for 20 minutes, or until beets are tender when pierced with a sharp knife. Remove cinnamon stick and puree everything else in a blender till smooth. Chill well. When really cold, taste and adjust seasoning (salt, pepper, and sweetness). Serve in chilled bowls, and garnish with a tablespoon of sour cream and a few whole blueberries. So simple!


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Story by Mark Hertzberg
Mike Rupnow is retired. Tell that with a straight face to anyone who looks at his calendar.
Sports were a recreational and competitive outlet for Mike Rupnow when he grew up. He played baseball, basketball and tennis at Menominee Falls North High School.
Sports became his profession in 1983 when he moved to Racine as activities director at Park High School.
Now Rupnow enjoys sports as retirement careers, following his retirement as activities director of J.I. Case High School in March 2011. He had served as principal of Knapp School, and as a sub-school principal at Park before going to Case.
His only firm plan following retirement was to continue to referee baseball, basketball and football. The other stuff just happened. Consider this schedule juggling act: Rupnow may be called to substitute teach or administrate at a Racine Unified school during the day, before working as an usher at a Milwaukee Brewers night game, before waking up at 5:30 a.m. the next morning for his twice-weekly stint changing pin placements on the greens at the Ives Grove golf course on Highway 20.
Rupnow began officiating baseball and basketball games in 2000, after Nick, the middle of his three children, graduated from high school. He added football to the mix last fall. He officiates the three sports throughout southeastern Wisconsin.
A Brewers fan, he attended 20 games a year. Conversations with two ushers led to his applying for a job as an usher. He worked 50-60 games at Miller Park each of the last two seasons. Rupnow thinks that both his love of the game and his past career helped him get the job. "I had a chance through my background in athletics and supervision in athletics, working with people, adults and kids, and I'm a fan of baseball. I enjoy watching and talking baseball," he said.
Finally, there is his job on the golf greens. "I found a way to be able to play golf the least expensive way I can. I can pay less than the average guy (by working at the golf course). That's living the dream, too!"
Rupnow's perspective on officiating changed once he donned his own black and white jersey.
"As a parent and former coach, I would get upset with officials, but it's really changed my perspective on officiating. My first time as an activities director (at Park), I was not an official. My second time (at Case), I was an official, and I had a different perspective on their job and the difficulty of their job."
He was concerned with how his coaches represented their school. "I would tell coaches to back off. Not in the heat of a contest, it would be afterwards in our discussion. I certainly appreciate a person's passion for the event and the job, and what they are trying to do, but I would try to get them to remember they are representing the school and are a model for the kids.
"School is an educational setting, and we try to develop character in the kids and try to get them to respect officials and what they do."
As a referee, he knows that perfection, or the perception of perfection, can be elusive, "You always say you're going to make 50 of the people happy at the games. When both coaches come up and say to you, 'Good game, thanks,' and so forth, I guess that's the most satisfying thing you can get. Maybe you'll walk to your car and parents will say, 'Good job, ref,' but not real often.
"Typically you kind of remember the negative stuff more than the positive. When you know you blew a call and you didn't get it right, it's embarrassing. It kind of gnaws at you for days. You don't get every one right. You know you made a bad call."
His job as an usher carries no such worries. His satisfaction comes from greeting and helping fans, "when you're greeting fans entering, and when they are leaving, thanking them for coming, making them feel like they are important arriving and leaving." Sometimes he will offer to take family pictures for fans with their cameras. "It's kind of a feel-good thing for me."
The occasional rowdy fan can be challenging, but he draws on his school experience. "It can be a hassle when people are drunk and you are trying to get them to not stand up in front of other people. If two fans are going at it, like Cubs-Brewers fans, you try to get them to tone it down so it doesn't get physically aggressive. You try to defuse the situation as best you can, before turning it over to a supervisor or a police officer. It's kind of like a hallway at a high school."
Rupnow does not have to commit to a schedule as an usher for the Brewers more than a month in advance. He appreciates that flexibility, especially after a Cubs usher told him that ushers who work at Wrigley Field have to commit for the whole season in February. He was able to work all of the 2011 championship games at Miller Park. An avid fan, he occasionally peeks at the action while working. "It's hard to do the job and not watch the game. You really have an interest in the game, I have to admit that."
He is happy to break 90 when he golfs after work at Ives Grove. In his spare time, he plays tennis more often, whether indoors in winter or outdoors during the summer.
Rupnow occasionally still has panic dreams about the job he retired from two years ago. As for the present, "People ask me, 'How's life?' I will use that phrase, 'I'm living a dream.' "


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Set amongst vineyards in private grounds of 3.000 sq.m., close to the sleepy inland village of Romiri, Giraleas' village provides a comfortable base for both relaxation and exploration away from the high season crowds.
The ten comfortable studios and the five Villas offer comfort, privacy and a feeling of a countrified location. Laganas, 5 km away, provides a contrasting element of day and night entertainment for those who want it along with the longest (9 km) sandy beach on the island. The family owners of the village run a grocery shop next to the studios and provide a caring yet unobtrusive service for their guests.
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A small road that bears off the main country road leads to the five bungalows at "Giraleas village". Three are of 40 sq.m. and two of 60 sq.m. and all are surrounded by lawn terraces and colourful bushes. All living areas open out on to shaded terraces and private courtyard.
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Each of the three 40 sq.m. Villas comprises a well-furnished open plan living room with a double sofa-bed, a double bedroom area, a rather smart kitchen (complete with full cooker and large fridge-freezer) and an attractively tiled bathroom.
– Each accommodates up to 5 persons.
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A Preliminary Comparison of Functional Analysis Results when Conducted in Contrived versus Natural Settings
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Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, v41 n3 p441-445 Fall 2008
A preliminary evaluation of the correspondence between functional analysis outcomes across settings was conducted with 2 children who had been diagnosed with autism and who engaged in challenging behavior. Differences across settings (a therapy room and a classroom) were demonstrated in ABAB reversal designs. Three potential patterns of results that may occur when comparing functional analyses across environments are described, and one possible explanation for the occurrence of discrepancies between environments (differing learning histories within separate environments) is offered. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Evaluation, Autism, Behavior Problems, Reinforcement, Stimuli
Society for the Experimental Analysis of Behavior. Available from: Department of Applied Behavioral Science. Kansas University, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045-2133. Tel: 785-841-4425; Fax: 785-841-4425; e-mail: behavior[at]mail.ku.edu; Web site: http://seab.envmed.rochester.edu/jaba/index.html
Author: Lang, Russell; O-Reilly, Mark; Machalicek, Wendy; Lancioni, Giulio; Rispoli, Mandy; Chan, Jeffrey M.
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