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Google preparing for entry into online television
The company is looking to challenge cable and satellite providers with its Over The Top TV programming service.
According to a report in The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, Google (GOOG) is getting ready to put its considerable financial weight behind an Over The Top (OTT) television programming service.
OTT refers to broadcast on-demand television content delivered on "top" of existing broadband Internet connections.The company has tried before to have conversations with media companies about OTT but the talks went nowhere, according to sources that spoke with The Wall Street Journal.
The problem is that those who own the content already have lucrative deals with cable programmers like Comcast (CMCSA) and Time Warner Cable (TWC), as well as satellite providers such as DirecTV (DTV) and Dish Network (DISH), and fiber optic carriers like Verizon's (VZ) Fios and AT&T's (T) U-verse. They don't want to jeopardize what they already have for something as uncertain as television via the Internet.
Uncertain or not, several other companies are looking into online streaming television packages in addition to Google. They include Intel (INTC) and Sony (SNE), both of which are in the process of developing similar offerings to the one Google is purportedly crafting.
Apple (AAPL) is going a different route, according to The New York Times -- opting instead to seek most of its deals with existing distributors like Time Warner Cable and Comcast to stream their content, as opposed to dealing with media companies directly.
Intel, The Wall Street Journal said, actually plans to launch its OTT service by the end of this year. The company has had discussion with a number of media companies but it is unclear whether any actual deals have been struck. The Intel service, however, does have a name – OnCue.
Sony, according to one media executive who spoke to The Wall Street Journal, may launch its service ahead of the one proposed by Intel. The Sony OTT service would travel broadband connections to Sony PlayStation devices, TV sets and Blu-ray players.
Neither Intel nor Sony was willing to comment on their respective plans to The Wall Street Journal.
Everyone, including Google, Intel, Sony, along with other tech companies interested in OTT, has the same challenge. They have to offer the same or a similar lineup of channels for a better price or consumers will have no reason to switch from their current provider.
Therein lies the rub. Media companies offer their best rates to cable and satellite operators who bring in scores of viewers and sell "bundles" containing popular and unpopular channels alike – one of the biggest complaints against those providers by customers.
In order to get respectable rates, OTT providers may have to accept the same types of bundles making their offerings no better -- and possibly more expensive than those of cable and satellite providers.
Meanwhile, pay-TV providers, The Wall Street Journal said, are now also trying to negotiate their own nationwide streaming rights with media companies.
The New York Times report cited one person involved in talks with Google -- who said the company might end up offering a library of TV shows similar to what Netflix (NFLX), Amazon (AMZN) and Hulu do already, at least initially. But Google, according to other sources, wants to go full bore into actual live online streaming of content.
At the time of this writing, Jim Probasco had no position in any mentioned securities.
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We Gen-X'ers grew up with our lives punctuated by changes in technology. As toddlers, we listened to vinyl records and watched movies on reels, but really we grew up listening to cassette tapes and watching movies on VHS. ("Hey, did you hear the new Guns 'n' Roses tape?") CDs were our first contact with the incredibly dense medium of digital music, which has remained our main source of music even today. DVDs were the video equivalent, being made commercially available in 1997.
That was 14 years ago. Seems like a long time. iPods came out in 2001, I only got one a couple of years ago. Being a musician and music lover, my iPod changed my life. Not only could I create my own life soundtrack, but I could listen to the previous night's band practice while on the bus the next morning. Now I could listen to graduate-level lectures and famous debates and speeches for free. In the audio realm, I was happy as a clam. What could be better!
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Public Health News Roundup: April 18
CDC: Mixed Progress in Food Safety Efforts
A new food safety progress report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows mixed results for the country's safety efforts. While the rate of salmonella infections was down approximately 9 percent in 2013 compared to the previous three years, campylobacter infections—often linked to dairy products and chicken—are up 13 percent since 2006-2008. The CDC also found that vibrio infections, which are often linked to raw shellfish, were at the highest level since tracking began in 1996. "This year's data show some recent progress in reducing salmonella rates, and also highlight that our work to reduce the burden of foodborne illness is far from over," said Robert Tauxe, MD, MPH, deputy director of CDC's Division of Foodborne, Waterborne and Environmental Diseases. "To keep salmonella on the decline, we need to work with the food industry and our federal, state and local partners to implement strong actions to control known risks and to detect foodborne germs lurking in unsuspected foods." The report's data comes from the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet), a group of experts from CDC; ten state health departments; the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS); and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read more on food safety.
FDA: Common Procedure to Remove Uterus, Uterine Fibroids Can Spread Cancer
A common procedure to remove the uterus or uterine fibroids can unintentionally spread cancerous tissue—such as uterine sarcomas—according to a new safety communication from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is discouraging the use of laparoscopic power morcellation. The procedure divides the uterine tissue into smaller fragments in order to remove them via a small abdominal incision. "The FDA's primary concern as we consider the continued use of these devices is the safety and well-being of patients," said William Maisel, MD, MPH, deputy director for science and chief scientist at the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health. "There is no reliable way to determine if a uterine fibroid is cancerous prior to removal. Patients should know that the FDA is discouraging the use of laparoscopic power morcellation for hysterectomy or myomectomy, and they should discuss the risks and benefits of the available treatment options with their health care professionals." Read more on cancer.
Approximately 12M U.S. Outpatients Misdiagnosed Each Year
Approximately 12 million U.S. adults are misdiagnosed each year in doctors' office and other outpatient settings, with an estimated half of those mistakes potentially leading to serious harm, according to a new study set to be published in the journal BMJ Quality & Safety. The overall total means about one in every 20 patients are misdiagnosed. For the study researchers used data from three studies covering a sample pool of approximately 3,000 medical records. "It's important to outline the fact that this is a problem," said Hardeep Singh, MD, the study's lead author and a patient safety researcher at Baylor College of Medicine and at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, both in Houston, according to Reuters. "Because of the large number of outpatient visits, this is a huge vulnerability. This is a huge number and we need to do something about it." Read more on access to care.
Public Health News Roundup: April 15
Urban Gardeners May Be Unaware of Harmful Soil Contaminants
In their quest to consume healthier foods, urban gardeners may actually be unaware of the presence of soil contaminants and how to deal with the issue, putting both gardeners and consumers at risk, according to a new study in PLOS One. Potential contaminants include heavy metals, petroleum products and asbestos, which can result when urban soil is near pollution sources, such as industrial areas and roads with heavy traffic. "Our study suggests gardeners generally recognize the importance of knowing a garden site's prior uses, but they may lack the information and expertise to determine accurately the prior use of their garden site and potential contaminants in the soil," said Keeve Nachman, PhD, senior author of the study and director of the Food Production and Public Health Program with the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future. "They may also have misperceptions or gaps in knowledge about how best to minimize their risk of exposure to contaminants that may be in urban soil." Read more food safety.
Study: 1 in 10 U.S. Adults Have Diabetes
Nearly one in 10 U.S. adults had diabetes in 2010, nearly double the percentage a little more than two decades ago, in 1988, according to a new study in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The study determined that 21 million American adults—or 9.3 percent of all American adults—had either type 1 or type 2 diabetes in 2010. As many as 95 percent of diabetes cases are type 2 cases. "This study also highlights that the increase in diabetes really tracks closely with the epidemic of obesity," said Elizabeth Selvin, the study's lead author and an associate professor of epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. "The diabetes epidemic is really a direct consequence of the rise in obesity." However, the report did find that cases of undiagnosed diabetes were down, indicating new screen techniques are effective. It also found that overall blood sugar control was improved. Read more on obesity.
U.S. Health Care Costs Climbed 3.2% in 2013, to $329.2 Billion
The cost of new medicines, price increases on some branded drugs and patent expirations helped cause the first rise in the overall cost of health services in the United States in three years, according to a new report from IMS Health Holdings Inc., a health care information company. Americans spent a total of $329.2 billion on health services in 2013, up from 3.2 percent from 2012, which had seen a 1 percent decline. However, the report noted that expanded use of cheaper generic drugs—86 percent of all prescription drugs—did help costs from rising even higher. Read more on access to health care.
Public Health News Roundup: April 11
Sebelius to Step Down as Head of HHS
Kathleen Sebelius is resigning as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The formal announcement is expected to come at 11 a.m. this morning, with President Obama to name Office of Management and Budget Director Sylvia Mathews Burwell as the replacement for the former Kansas governor. Sebelius assumed the HHS position in April 2009. Read more on the HHS.
FDA Expands Approved Use of Certain Pacemakers, Defibrillators
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the approved application of certain pacemakers and defibrillators, allowing them to also be used for patients with atrioventricular (AV) block and less severe heart failure. Previously the devices—which provide electrical impulses to the heart through implanted leads in the ventricles—were approved only for people with more severe heart failure as evaluated by their physician using specific criteria. The expansion covers two cardiac resynchronization pacemakers (CRT-P) and eight cardiac resynchronization defibrillators produced by Medtronic. Approximately 5.1 million people in the United States have heart failure. Read more on heart health.
Study: Doctor's 'Bedside Manner' Has Real Effect on Patient Health
The doctor-patient relationship can have a real and significant impact on patient health, with doctors with better "beside manner" also having patients who fare better in efforts to lose weight, lower their blood pressure or manage pain, according to a new study in the journal PLOS One. Researchers reviewed 13 clinical trials, finding that improved patient outcomes were linked directly to doctors who had undergone training to hone their people skills. "I think that intuitively, people think that if you have an open, caring relationship with your provider, that's beneficial," said Helen Riess, the senior researcher on the new study, according to HealthDay. Read more on access to health care.
Public Health News Roundup: April 10
HHS Releases Data Giving Consumers Greater Transparency on Costs of Medical Procedures
The U.S. Department of Health and Human (HHS) services has released of new, privacy-protected data on services and procedures provided to Medicare beneficiaries by physicians and other health care professionals. The new data—which includes payment and submitted charges, or bills, for those services and procedures by provider—provides consumers with more information on how physicians and other health care professionals practice medicine, according to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. "This data will help fill that gap by offering insight into the Medicare portion of a physician's practice," she said. "The data released today afford researchers, policymakers and the public a new window into health care spending and physician practice patterns." The release includes information for more than 880,000 distinct health care providers who collectively received $77 billion in Medicare payments in 2012, under the Medicare Part B Fee-For-Service program. Read more on access to care.
HUD Grants $1.6B to Support 7,100 Local Homeless Housing and Service Programs
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced approximately $1.6 billion in grants to continue support for 7,100 local homeless housing and service programs in all 50 states, as well as Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The grants, which come through HUD's Continuum of Care Program, support programs such as street outreach; client assessment; and direct housing assistance to individuals and families with children who are experiencing homelessness. "Whether it's helping to rapidly re-house families with young children or finding a permanent home for an individual with serious health conditions, HUD is working with our local partners to end homelessness as we know it," said HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan. Read more on housing.
Study: Concussion Symptoms May Be Worse For Girls than for Boys
Concussions may have a more severe and longer-lasting effect for girls than they do for boys, according to new research. Shayne Fehr, MD, a pediatrician at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, tracked 549 patients who sought treatment at a pediatric concussion clinic, finding that girls on average reported more severe symptoms than boys and needed an additional 22 days to recover (56 days for girls, compared to 34 for boys). Approximately 76 percent of the injuries were sports related and the top five reported symptoms were headache, trouble concentrating, sensitivity to light, sensitivity to sound and dizziness. More research is needed to determine the cause of the disparity. Read more on injury prevention.
Faces of Public Health: Dennis Andrulis
In January 2008, the Texas Health Institute received support from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, a policy think tank with a particular focus on people of color, to track progress on efforts to advance racial and health equity through provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Shortly after the ACA became law, new support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the California Endowment has led to a series of four reports that have assessed how well the law has been implemented in a way that addresses racial and ethnic health equity across five topic areas:
- Health insurance and exchanges;
- Health care safety net;
- Workforce support and diversity;
- Data, research and quality; and
- Public health and prevention.
To learn more about the reports' findings, NewPublicHealth recently talked with Dennis Andrulis, PhD, MPH, the Senior Research Scientist at the Texas Health Institute and an Associate Professor at the University of Texas School of Public Health.
NewPublicHealth: How have the reports produced by the Texas Health Institute helped advance what we know about the ability of the Affordable Care Act to advance health equity?
Dennis Andrulis: The reports have provided an update of the progress, or lack thereof, in implementing race, ethnicity, language and equity provisions in the law. Did Congress appropriate dollars to support these provisions? If so, did the appropriations match the original requests and will they continue in future years?
The result is we have mapped out what we believe is a comprehensive overview of about 60 provisions related to health equity. Additionally, we have reported on the content and shape of related new initiatives, innovations, program support and other health care efforts.
NPH: What are some short-term and long-term efforts that your work indicated will help improve some health disparities?
Dennis Andrulis: First we need to have accurate and well-disseminated information about what's in the law and the opportunities to change disparities that it provides.
Public Health News Roundup: February 4
FDA's 'The Real Cost' Multimedia Campaign to Graphically Depict the Health Consequences of Smoking
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a new national public education campaign combating youth tobacco use. "The Real Cost" multimedia campaign—with television, radio, print, online and out-of-home advertising—brings together vivid imagery and compelling facts to graphically depict the health consequences of smoking, such as tooth loss and skin damage. The new campaign, which will run in 200 U.S. markets for at least 12 months, targets the 10 million kids ages 12 to 17 who have never smoked, but are at risk, as well as kids who have experimented with smoking. "We know that early intervention is critical, with almost nine out of every ten regular adult smokers picking up their first cigarette by age 18," said FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg, MD. Each day, more than 3,200 youth under ages and younger try their first cigarette and more than 700 become daily smokers. Read more on tobacco.
HHS Expands Patient Access to Lab Records
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is expanding patient access to health records by allowing patients, or their designated "personal representative," access complete test reports from laboratories. The final rule also eliminates the exception under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 Privacy Rule to a patient's right to access protected health information when it is held by a CLIA-certified or CLIA-exempt laboratory. "The right to access personal health information is a cornerstone of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule," said HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. "Information like lab results can empower patients to track their health progress, make decisions with their health care professionals, and adhere to important treatment plans." Read more on access to health care.
Study: Climate Change Could Mean Significantly More Heat-related Summer Deaths
The combination of climate change and the growing elderly population could mean a dramatic increase in the number of heat-related summer deaths over the next decades, according to a new study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. Using data on weather patterns and death rates from 1993 to 2006, researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and Public Health England, concluded that if no preventive measures are taken then the number of 2,000 annual heat-related deaths in England and Wales will climb 257 percent by the 2050s, while the number of 41,000 deaths related to cold will fall two percent. People ages 75 and older are at the greatest risk. Preventive measures could air conditioning, as well as more sustainable options such as shading and changes in building insulation and construction materials. Read more on the environment.
Public Health News Roundup: January 31
Tips on a Healthy Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl Sunday usually also means super-sized portions of unhealthy foods. Knowing this side of the annual event, gastroenterology experts from NewYork-Presbyterian are offering advice on how to get through game day as healthy as possible. "Fats, spices and carbonated beverages are likely to wreak havoc on the gastrointestinal tract, if not at the time of ingestion, then in the hours that follow," said Christine Frissora, MD, a gastroenterologist at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City. "Pass on the junk food at the Super Bowl party and your body will thank you later." Among the "do" and "don't" tips:
- Avoid spicy foods, which can trigger irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion and acid reflux.
- Reduce dairy intake, or try cheeses that are low in lactose, including brie, parmesan and aged cheddar.
- Beans are challenging to digest, so limit intake.
- Avoid "high fiber" snacks, which can leave you feeling bloated.
- Reduce fat intake, which can lead to indigestion.
- Make sure you provide your guests with nutritional options, such as yogurt dip, nuts, fruits, multigrain or whole-grain crackers and chips, non-spicy guacamole, baked chicken or fish, salads, fresh vegetables, and water with lemon or citrus garnishes.
Read more on nutrition.
Study: One-third of Adults with Chronic Diseases Have Trouble Paying for Both Food and Medicine
One in three U.S. adults living with chronic diseases such as diabetes, arthritis or high blood pressure have difficulty paying for both food and their needed medications—and sometimes both—according to a new study in The American Journal of Medicine. Using data collected by the 2011 National Health Interview Survey, which covered almost 10,000 people ages 20 and older, researchers determined that people who had difficult affording food were also four times more likely to skip medications because of their cost. They also found that 23 percent took their medication less often than prescribed because of the cost, 19 percent reported difficulty affording food and 11 percent said they were having trouble paying for both food and medications. "This leads to an obvious tension between 'milk' or 'med,'" said Niteesh Choudhry, MD, who worked on the study at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. "If you have a fixed income, should you treat or should you eat?" The researchers recommend that patients speak to their doctors about difficulties affording medications and look food assistance programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), as well as food banks, for help with food. Read more on access to health care.
Exercise Can Help Relieve Stress of Work/Home Conflict
Increased exercise can help relieve stress over the conflict between balancing work and family life, according to a new study in the journal Human Resource Management. Utilizing a survey of 476 working adults who were asked about their exercise behavior and their confidence in handling work-family conflicts, researchers determined that people who engaged in regular exercise were also more confident in both their home and work environments. "If, for example, you go for a two-mile jog or walk 10 flights of steps at work and feel good about yourself for doing that, it will translate and carry over into other areas of life," said study author Russell Clayton, an assistant professor of management at Saint Leo University in Florida. "We found that [participants] who exercised felt good about themselves, that they felt that they could accomplish tough tasks, and that carried over into work and family life," Clayton added. Read more on physical activity.
Public Health News Roundup: January 29
NIDA Releases Resources on Identifying, Treating Teen Drug Abuse
As part of the annual National Drug Facts Week, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has released a collection of resources to help parents, health care providers and substance abuse treatment specialists identify teens at risk and help those struggling with drug abuse. The new resources include:
- Thirteen principles to consider in treating adolescent substance use disorders
- Frequently asked questions about adolescent drug use
- Settings in which adolescent drug abuse treatment most often occurs
- Evidence-based approaches to treating adolescent substance use disorders
- The role of the family and medical professionals in identifying teen substance use and supporting treatment and recovery.
"Because critical brain circuits are still developing during the teen years, this age group is particularly susceptible to drug abuse and addiction," said NIDA Director Nora D. Volkow, MD. "These new resources are based on recent research that has greatly advanced our understanding of the unique treatment needs of the adolescent." Currently only 10 percent of adolescents ages 12 to 17 who need substance abuse treatment receive it, according to the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Read more on substance abuse.
Study: Public Transit Drivers Distracted an Estimated 39 Percent of their Time on the Road
Public transit bus drivers spend an estimated 39 percent of their time on the road distracted, according to a new study in the journal Traffic Injury Prevention. Researchers in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham observed and recorded distraction behaviors for three months, then compared them by route characteristics. Interactions with other passengers are the most common source of distraction. Drivers younger than 30 or older than 50, on city streets or highways, or who were driving more than 20 passengers were the most likely to be distracted. Researchers concluded that more needs to be done to educate drivers on the hazards of distracted driving and ways to avoid distractions. Read more on transportation.
Improved Education on Subsidies, Medicaid Could Reduce Number of Uninsured U.S. Adults
The number of U.S. adults who are uninsured could be significantly reduced with improved education on available subsidies and Medicaid expansion, according to the new quarterly Health Reform Monitoring Survey, conducted by Urban Institute researchers with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Ford Foundation. The survey found that 39.3 percent of uninsured adults expect to have health insurance in 2014, and that four in 10 adults who expect to remain uninsured also think they will have to pay some sort of penalty. Read more on access to health care.
Public Health News Roundup: January 17
USDA: Americans Are Eating Healthier
A new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture finds that American diets improved between 2005 and 2010. The report, which relied on responses to the National Health Examination and Nutrition Survey, found that American adults are making better use of available nutrition information; consuming fewer calories coming from fat and saturated fat; consuming less cholesterol; and eating more fiber. Daily calorie intake declined by 78 calories per day between 2005 and 2010. The report also found declines in calories from total fat (3.3 percent), saturated fat (5.9 percent), and intake of cholesterol (7.9 percent). Overall fiber intake increased by 1.2 grams per day (7.5 percent). Read more on nutrition.
ACEP Emergency Care Report Card Gives Public Health a 'C'
Public health and injury prevention received a "C" grade in the new "America's Emergency Care Environment: A State-by-State Report Card." The nation overall received a "D" in the American College of Emergency Physicians report, which looks at the conditions and policies under which emergency care is being delivered, not the quality of the care. Public health and prevention was one of five categories of 136 total measures used to grade the quality of emergency care, along with access to emergency care; quality and patient safety; medical liability and environment; and disaster preparedness. Read more on access to health care.
Mental Health Problems in Middle Aged and Older Adults May be Underreported
A new study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and published in JAMA Psychiatry finds than the number of people in middle and old age with mental health disorders may be higher than previously thought. The study was based on a survey of just over 1,000 adults who were part of a long-term longitudinal study. The participants were asked questions about mental health disorders and then were also given an assessment for the disorders by health professionals. The survey found that while the responders underreported mental health issues, they were fairly accurate when reporting physical health problems. Read more on mental health.
New Interventions Needed to Reduce Underage Drinking
Strategies recommended by the Surgeon General to reduce underage drinking have shown promise when put into practice, according to scientists at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). The approaches include nighttime restrictions on young drivers and strict license suspension policies; partnerships between college campuses and the community; and routine screening by doctors to identify and counsel underage drinkers. However, Ralph Hingson, SCD, director of NIAAA's Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research says that "while progress has been made in addressing underage drinking, the consequences still remain unacceptably high. We must continue research to develop new interventions and implement existing strategies that have been shown to be effective." According to Hingson, new research areas could include more studies of the effects of alcohol on the developing brain, legal penalties for providing alcohol to minors and parent-family alcohol interventions. Preliminary NIAAA research also shows that interventions aimed at strengthening family relationships in the middle-school years can have a lasting effect on students' drinking behavior. Underage drinking is linked to 5,000 injury deaths per year, poor academic performance, potential damage to the developing brain, and risky sexual behavior. Read more on alcohol.
Public Health News Roundup: January 3
Study: Newly Insured Visit Emergency Departments More Often
While some experts have speculated that expanded insurance under the Affordable Care Act would decrease the rate of emergency department visits, a new study in the journal Science indicates that newly insured people actually visit the departments significantly more than people who were uninsured. The study of 25,000 Medicaid lottery participants in Oregon in 2008 found that people who received expanded coverage increased their visits by 40 percent—or 0.41 visits—over a period of 18 months. The visits encompassed all manner of health issues, included issues that could have been treated by a primary care physician and would have been covered by the insurance. Read more on access to health care.
Electronic Media Use During Family Meals Tied to Poorer Nutrition and Communication
The use of electronic devices—including television, music with headphones and texting—by teens during meals is linked to less nutritious food and poorer family communication, according to a new study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In a survey of more than 1,800 parents, researchers asked how often adolescent children used a variety of electronics during family meals, whether they had any rules regarding their use and whether they felt family meals were important; the children were asked questions about family communication, such as how often they discussed their problems with their parents. The study found that two thirds of the teens watched television or movies some of the time, with one quarter watching frequently. Other electronic activities were less common, occurring 18 to 28 percent of the time. About 75 percent of the families had limits on mealtime media. "There is no magic number of how many (family meals) to have, not all food at meals has to be 100% healthy and having electronic media at meals is not all bad (e.g., an occasional movie night with dinner) if it facilitates family time," said lead author Jayne A. Fulkerson. "But, parents can take small steps to have quality time with their children by reducing media use at mealtimes." Read more on nutrition.
Smoking Adds $17 Billion to Post-Surgery Costs Each Year
Smoking-related complications following surgery—for both current and former smokers—add an estimated $17 billion in direct U.S. medical costs each year, according to a new study in JAMA Surgery. The study, led by David Warner, MD, of the Mayo Clinic, looked at surgical patients between April 2008 and December 2009. While the costs for initial hospitalizations was relatively consistent for current smokers, former smokers and people who never smoked, post-surgery costs were an estimated $400 higher for current smokers and $273 higher for former smokers. Read more on tobacco.


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An afternoon of driving three super sedans is like giving the entire world the finger, every single person, all at the same time. SUV drivers may hide behind the excuse of children, pets, or the need to move enormous holiday decorations, but there's no justifying one of these hedonistic gasoline gluttons. You flaunt one for the sheer joy of torque and tire smoke. For this very reason, the reign of beasts like these could be counting down. The EPA and CARB will crush the life out of them and force them into hiding like the American musclecars of the '60s.
With this in mind, we decided to hit the canyon roads and enjoy the big V8s to their fullest while we still had the chance. The BMW M3 and the Mercedes-Benz C63 are the newcomers, while the old guard is represented by the segment's benchmark, the Audi RS4.
Audi RS4One could argue the Audi is the most neutral car of the three. The RS4's age is betrayed by its aesthetics. This isn't a bad thing; the big, muscular flares flexing out the fenders give it a menacing appearance. The lower shoulder line is more elegant and looks less like an armored vehicle than the Benz. The graceful curves and lack of superfluous character lines and strakes make the Audi the staff favorite in terms of looks.
Unfortunately, when pushed to the limit, its age starts to show through the chassis dynamics. With the engine hung way out over the front axle, the sensation is like trying to hustle a 911 down a mountain road, backward. Audi did an amazing job of tuning the suspension to its full potential and it works beautifully, but in the end, it's hard to get around physics. Obviously it likes to understeer in corners. In the canyons you find yourself having to brake late to get the car to rotate. The upside is that it puts down power in ways the other two cars can't. The chassis is completely unflappable in power delivery and the rear-biased Quattro all-wheel-drive system is as good as it's ever been. The front weight bias is an asset for high-speed stability. In long sweepers the car stays planted without wanting to swap ends.
Steering feel is surprisingly good for a modern Audi; most tend to be on the isolated side. There's a nice heft in steering effort that isn't there in an S4. Brake pedal feel is also world-class, the pedal itself always right there at the top of range. The consistent bite and lack of fade gives the driver confidence no matter how hard it's pushed.
The interior is the best of the bunch. Soft surfaces have a depth to them that doesn't feel like a sprayed-on afterthought. The seating position is near ideal, but the seats just don't quite compare to those in the Mercedes. But I'd estimate they're probably half the weight of the Mercedes seats, so maybe that's the trade-off.
Overall, the RS4 is the car that anyone can be fast in. It won't punish you for minor mistakes. It's always comfortable and confidence inspiring. Its look is a perfect balance of muscle and grace, while the interior is comfortable and full of high-quality components. It's not the fastest car of the group, but could be the best all-around package.
Hit*All-wheel grip *high quality materials *bulletproof fitMiss *Heavy front end *hefty initial cost
BMW M3The original E30 M3 was a true homologation special. It appealed to a select few enthusiasts who wanted a raw driving experience. Over the years, the M3 has become more grand tourer than DTM racecar, and this newest version takes it to the extreme. The best car in this group technically, it lacks the ragged edge that makes the other two so entertaining.
The M3's dynamic stability control is the biggest let down in terms of handling. It cuts power when things start getting good, and every time it activates it punishes you for the next three seconds. One tester thought it was the most intrusive stability control he'd felt in years.


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REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - A local chamber of commerce is hosting a free event to reduce its residents carbon footprint.
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce, along with WSFS, are having a Shredding Event on Wednesday, May 1st from 10 AM to 2 PM at the WSFS Rehoboth location, on Coastal Highway.
The free event will take place rain or shine, and Bethany Blues will be there with light refreshments. Attendees will learn about green initiatives, and reduce their carbon footprints. Donations will be accepted to benefit the Destination Station Project.
For more information, call the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce at (302) 227-6446 or visit their website.
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Google users must now be more explicit to find porn
Google users must now be more explicit to find porn
An adjustment to Google search rolled out in the country over several days simplified image search settings from three modes to two, with the default being one that is cautious about revealing adult content.
The change put image search in step with other Google query categories such as video or web and was intended to err on the conservative side if terms could be interpreted in more ways than the simply salacious.
Examples give by Google included "boobs," a word used to refer to nincompoops as well as to women's breasts.
"We want to show users exactly what they are looking for -- but we aim not to show sexually-explicit results unless a user is specifically searching for them," Google said in an email response to an AFP inquiry.
"If you're looking for adult content, you can find it without having to change the default setting -- you just may need to be more explicit in your query if your search terms are potentially ambiguous."
The new Google image search default setting behaves similarly to the "moderate" setting most people had been using at the service, according to the California-based Internet giant.
Google image search settings outside the United States were not changed.
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"He shames me! He knows every date down to a science. He'll be like, 'So Jennifer, what day is today?' And I'm like, 'Oh God, is this a trick question?'"
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It's not too late to enjoy the sights, sounds and culture of the 2011 Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe Festival.
- Get the scoop on the hottest tickets in town from the official Edinburgh International Festival website. Festival ends 4 September.
- The Edinburgh Festival Fringe celebrates creativity in all its guises. Don't miss it – the fringe ends on 29 August.
- What's hot and what's not – read the Guardian's top picks for this year's festival.
- Best joke at the Fringe has been named by digital channel, Dave. Nick Helm won for his joke: "I needed a password eight characters long so I picked Snow White and the Seven Dwarves." See what else he had to say on the British Comedy Guide website.


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Obama campaign's Election Day advice to supporters: Stay calm
**Written by Doug Powers
This probably went a long way toward calming some Democrat nerves, because deep down you know Obama supporters — and everybody else for that matter — are well aware that Stephanie Cutter only speaks the truth:
In a conference call this afternoon, President Barack Obama's re-election campaign had one central message for their supporters when Election Day arrives tomorrow: They should "keep calm," even if they hear snippets of information favoring Republican Mitt Romney.
"My warning, we need to stay calm for much of the day," Stephanie Cutter, Mr. Obama's deputy campaign manager, said, touting thousands of early ballots already submitted by voters. "We've already banked a pretty big portion of our vote."
The fear, she explained, was early numbers leaking before voters have finished going to the polls, creating unnecessary panic and pessimism among Democrats.
Fitting video accompaniment by way of Weasel Zippers:
Earlier, Cutter said the idea of Romney winning Pennsylvania is "not based in reality." Which must mean that the Obama campaign sending Bill Clinton into Pennsylvania to shore up the state they say isn't in jeopardy is also not based in reality.
In other election-related news, NBC's Andrea Mitchell, speaking with Chuck Todd about all the swing-state possibilities, said "if Pennsylvania's in play, it's all over for the president":
Well, sorry Andrea, but Pennsylvania's in play. For some extra bang, Romney will campaign in Ohio and Pennsylvania on the day of the election.
Meanwhile, President Obama is hoping that his role in bridging the gap between Bruce Springsteen and Chris Christie will pull in some of the independent vote.
**Written by Doug Powers
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They paid and stayed. We double-checked.
4.5 Room cleanliness
4.3 Service & staff
4.2 Room comfort
4.0 Hotel condition
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for Everyoneby Tom from IL.
Nice hotel with excellent staff and a nice beach.Posted Apr 17, 2014
Pros: The location, beach, pool and staff.
Cons: Better bug control- the tiny ants.
Location: Shopping and many restaurants and bars are all within 1/2 mile of the hotel. Watersports are available on the beach. Boat cruises from marina.
The staff was very accommodating and friendly. The grounds are clean and well kept. Really enjoyed the beach and swim up bar. The room was modern and clean. We did have a couple issues- tiny (and fast) ants that would get into any exposed sweets left out. The staff sprayed and this helped. We also had a septic smell in the room a couple of times that seemed to be from the AC, but never confirmed it. Didn't last long. Also, the last day, the TV stopped working... but who needs TV on vacation. Location is within walking distance of many restaurants and shopping. Overall, a very nice experience and we will return.
for Business Travelersby MK from LA
Not bad as an hotel, but location is greatPosted Apr 16, 2014
Pros: Location is great near all clubs and restaurants
Cons: Rooms, we were on the 3rd floor and no elevators
Location: The location is great , all the hangouts are nearby , but the hotel is a bit old
The hotel needs to be refurbished, I went to the Sandals, the difference was huge facility and modernness wise
for Everyoneby Robert B. from Midlands UK
Ideal hotel for the beachPosted Apr 8, 2014
This hotel is on one of the best beaches in St Lucia. It is ideally placed for the beach and many restaurants in the surrounding area. It has good facilities and we had a superb week there.
for Getaway With Friendsby Bob J from California, USA
Super hotel with great staff.Posted Apr 8, 2014 on Hotels.com
Perfect in every way. Staff attentive and friendly and hotel in great location.
for Couplesby A verified traveler
will be much better once pool renovations are donePosted Mar 25, 2014 on Hotels.com
keep in mind the following: 1) 1.5 hr drive to hotel from UVF airport. 2) Part of the pool area is currently under construction so you will hear power tools and workers throughout the day. 3) Be prepared to deal with beach vendors and misc people trying to sell you. 4) Many good hotels are in walking distance so that was a huge plus. Staff was super nice and accommodating.
for Familiesby Sandy from Duluth
Nice beach, pool and roomsPosted Mar 21, 2014 on Hotels.com
Our room was very comfortable. Beach was clean and provided plenty of shade. Pool was also very nice. I would recommend this hotel in St Lucia
for Familiesby Sandra from Atlanta
Nice oasis, comfy rooms, okay foodPosted Mar 21, 2014 on Hotels.com
It took 1.5 hrs to travel from UVF airport to Royal resort at a cost of $85. Upon arrival we were assigned a beautiful room, with a very comfortable king size bed, a great bathroom (shower with rain head and spray jets), and a very comfortable living room and balcony. Most of the resort has been updated. The reception area and gym are the only areas that still need renovations. The hotel is within walking distance to many restaurants and coffee shops. We took daily strolls to eat breakfast and dinner. For lunch we ate at the hotel and at spinnakers. We had considered the sister Rex resort that is all inclusive and we were glad we didnt as those guests were coming over to eat at the Royal.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Nice quiet hotelPosted Mar 15, 2014
Great room Beach was not what we expected, lots of boats
for Business Travelersby W from USA
Nice hotel but room service could use an upgradePosted Mar 7, 2014 on Hotels.com
Stayed one night during a business trip. This was my second time staying at this hotel. The rooms are very nice and have been recently renovated. the grounds are in reasonable condition but are not kept up particularly well and there is no special attention given to aesthetics. That said, Beach and Pool are very nice and that's what most people are coming for. I was disappointed with the selection of menu items available for delivery to the room. There were some fantastic dishes available at the restaraunts for dine in but the room service menu had a very limited offering. Also no elevators, so ask for a ground floor if you have any limitations.
Recommendedby Maureen from Canada
Great locationPosted Feb 4, 2014 on Hotels.com
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Royal. The location is well located very close to restaurants and shops. Staff is friendly and helpful and the food at the restaurant was excellent. Our room was comfortable. It has been re-modeled since the last time we were there and while it was nice, there were some issues. For instance, the lighting in the bathroom was very poor. The air conditioning was a little hard to regulate. It was either almost off or very cold. Common areas (e.g.: halls) were a little tired. The pool was lovely and the sun beds were brand new. The beach was great for swimming but very crowded with cruise ship day trippers. There is an area reserved for hotel guests which was an advantage. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.


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One of the High Line Co-Founders has a secret sister featured in the just-published cookbook, "Drag Queens Can Cook!" (sales benefit the Doctor's House, in Cherry Grove, on Fire Island, which provides medical care to residents and visitors alike).
Here he is, at it again. (David Beckham was last seen showing off for the High Line back in February. Compare and contrast.)
The handsomest factories and warehouses around the High Line got a kiss from the city on March 18, when the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) calendered a proposal for a new industrial historic district in West Chelsea. When the LPC calendars a proposal, it has a high chance of being approved. The hearing is scheduled for May 13. Read the LPC's statement about the district after the jump.
There are many people and groups who've helped make this happen, most notably New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, who provided crucial leadership on this initiative, as she has done on so many other important projects in our neighborhood (including the High Line!). State Senator Tom Duane also championed the effort, as did the Society of the Architecture of the City. That said, the historic district was originally the brainchild of a longtime Chelsea resident and Community Board 4 member, Ed Kirkland. Ed has been pushing for this historic district for years -- it's one of many ways this dedicated preservationist and tireless community activist has worked to ensure that the most valuable historic resources of our community are maintained.
We're excited about this district, because it joins the High Line's preservation in demonstrating the importance of preserving industrial architecture and infrastructure. Some of the buildings in the district are among our favorites in the High Line neighborhood, including the Starrett-Lehigh Building, the New York Terminal Warehouse Company's Central Stores, and many others.
Other buildings in the proposed district include: the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Freight Warehouse; the RC Williams Warehouse; the Cornell Iron Works, and the Reynolds Metal Company.
Read the LPC's statement about the district after the jump.
Here's the view today from 17th Street
Demolition has started on Sherrill Hall, the Seminary building that sparked a bitter neighborhood battle in Chelsea last year, when Seminary leaders proposed replacing it with a 17-story building. Scaffolding is up. Signs have been posted about asbestos removal and rat-baiting.
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Danny, I suggest you give it up. You can't change anyone's faith-based belief with "facts." A person of true faith won't suppose they know better than God or can understand His will. So to cite the intolerance, violence, etc in the bible as proof there is no god is a waste of time. For example, a Christian believes God allowed His own son to suffer tremendously at the hands of man. Why would God allow his son to suffer yet go around to prevent everyone else's suffering? There is a purpose for the suffering in this world. Since you have no faith, I doubt that you can grasp this concept.
You equate God's use of the plural "us" to mean that all other beings that existed before earth's creation are gods as well. That is like George Bush using the word "us" when referring to the American people. That doesn't make us all presidents. I'm assuming you know that the bible refers to beings other than man and God (Gabriel, angels, Satan, demons). These could be the "us" to which he refers. It could refer to the Trinity but you already dismissed this because you say it is not mentioned in the Old Testament, thus "out of linear context." I'd counter that just because it wasn't revealed in the Old Testament doesn't mean it didn't exist prior. Read John 1:1-3, John 5:45-47, and Col 1:16-17 and you'd see how the term "us" can be used in Genesis.
Another faulty argument you make is that the whole bible must be taken literally or none of it should be taken seriously. Is this your own rule? If the US Constitution were taken literally, you would have no argument for the "separation of church and state." Those words won't be found in the constitution, or even a close approximation. The Supreme Court had to extract that concept out of the literal wording of the text. By your rule, that invalidates the entire Constitution. The bible is a compilation of many works written over many centuries and translated from many languages. You must reference meanings in the original languages to fully understand the meaning in English. Modern language, or even Old English, often don't provide the perfect word or phrase to communicate something that was easily understood by the ancients.
Finally, your comments to John from Karnes City about his English is a personal attack that demonstrates your intolerance for opposing viewpoints. Furthermore, it invalidates your entire argument. It shows you have a tendancy to dismiss information by picking at errors in syntax, grammar, and translation instead of comprehending the meaning of the text.
You sound like a smart guy. Please turn your energy into a more worthy pursuit. Here's a novel idea: set an example by being one of the few liberal-minded atheists that can maintain an open mind and remain tolerant of other's views.
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Dave Grohl feels Nirvana owes a debt of gratitude to Sound City Studios' rich history. The former Nirvana drummer says that he chose to make his Sound City documentary about the legendary Los Angeles studio -- where Grohl and Nirvana recorded the band's landmark 1991 album, Nevermind -- because it was directly responsible for the group's commercial success.
"There's a story behind every single classic album that was put together behind those doors, and if it wasn't for the people who kept those rooms alive, maybe half of us wouldn't have gone there," Grohl tells BBC News . "Nowhere else would have allowed Nirvana to make a record which sounded as raw as it did. And without that sound, I don't think I'd be here today."
Grohl adds that he hopes the upcoming film will inspire future generations of musicians. "I don't want kids to be confused and think you have to go to college to study music," he explains. "You can just go into an old guitar shop, buy the biggest piece of junk and then write a beautiful song and become the biggest band in the world. These things can happen."
While Sound City recently had its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, the documentary will be shown in a select number of movie theaters across North America, for one night only this Thursday, before being released digitally on the following day. The film's soundtrack, Sound City -- Real to Reel , will arrive at all the usual outlets on March 12.
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Dana White Goes Behind The Scenes For First UFC 137 Vlog. Sad look at the fighters after their bouts a UFC 136 – Edgar vs. Maynard 3.
Best footage on fighting I have ever seen. Thank you.
That is some great stuff. I love it when the japanese did it with pride and dream..There is an element thats missing here, but still really well done and interesting to watch.
Can anyone translate what Aldo said about Florian? Something about being really strong with alot of swearing inbetween..lol
Wow. Both inspiring and very, very sad. The heart these guys put into these fights…wow. I think a documentary focused on these few minutes after fights would be amazing.
The Don Dana white at the end
These vlogs are something else. Pure epicness. Thank you sir.
that was good stuff!
Yeah, that was really cool. I am not sure how after this video anybody can hate on Chael and love Silva but they will.
That was f*cking AWESOME
Yeah that was awesome!!!!!!! Keep it real this is what its like….the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat!!!!
Yea dana is like a sopranos character @ iceberg187
Some intense moments. The agony of defeat…sad to see Melvin Guillard that way but I'm kind of shocked that he went in looking past Loezon…(sorry if I misspelled names)…
Silva (shouting): They will never be! They will never be!
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Silva: I came down here brother, running
Aldo: Thank you brother, thank you brother
Silva: You gonna kill us from the heart (give us a heart attack)
Aldo: Yeah brother, f…, its hard brother !
André Pederneiras: Nobody wants to fall right?
Aldo: I hit him good, he did not fall, I said son of a b….!
it shoulda had some music in the background like sad music and inpiratiional music
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WTF music?
These blog weeks are really good. Even if there is no editing really into it. Definitely worth the watch.
Best behind the scenes I have ever seen.
UFC 137 Vlog… True "Reality TV"
Thanks Dana
Feel bad for Kenny Florian…just kinda sat there sorta mumbling to himself. I hate when I see people talking trash about him….even though he hasn't been able to win a title, he's always been a tough and consistent dude with all his top matches. All his losses didn't come easy to the winner. Giving you props Kenny and I hope you don't retire your still tough as s***!
Did you Chael Sonnen refuse his paycheck at the end?
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No, Streetfighter2, he was merely acknowledging that he understood why Lauzon got the SOTN instead of himself.
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It is a shared fact that Hollywood is running out of fresh ideas, especially seeing that more and more movie makers lately opt to go with remakes, sequels, prequels and some sorts. Nevertheless, as 2009 comes to a close and 2010 creeps closer by the seconds, it becomes pretty clear that American cinema still does have a lot to in stores considering that technology behind movie-making keeps on evolving for better movie experiences.
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Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Double J has still got it! The sultry punk rock veteran is now well into her 50s, but her ability to rock a pair of leather pants and a microphone is without question.
I think that some of the younger set were a bit perplexed by Jett's act, however, as I did overhear one cynic comment: "I don't like Joan Jett enough to stay vertical. I think I might sit down for this set."
Jett at least made an effort to connect with the Millenial Generation, starting her set with a new tune lambasting social media, T.M.I. (Too much information, for those out there unfamiliar with teenage-girl acronyms of the mid-2000s.)
Jett's setlist included a good mix of new stuff, established hits and covers, my favorite being Crimson and Clover.
In between songs, Jett riffed on diverse and compelling topics, from her time spent growing up in Maryland (she's an Orioles fan!), to her desire to be a part of a threesome, to the suckability of brain tumors.
Bonus points for the choreographed fist pumping during Bad Reputation, a song some younger fans might be familiar with since it was used as the intro for Judd Apatow's television series Freaks and Geeks.
There was an awkward moment when Jett's encore ran long and the Dropkick Murphys began drowning her out from across the festival grounds.
I bet there was a fight between them later and someone got their paperboy cap knocked off with a flying leather boot.
Highlights: Bad Reputation, Soulmates to Strangers, I Hate Myself For Loving You
Dropkick Murphys
"Sometimes I was so messed up and didn't have a clue."
Time for the show stopper! Perhaps as a result of spending too many years dealing with disrespectful Red Sox fans at Camden Yards, I'm not a huge proponent of the whole Good Will Hunting/Red Sox Nation scene.
Still, I can appreciate a rocking tune, and I stayed around for the entirety of the Dropkick Murphys 20-song set. It's also kind of refreshing to the ear to go from six hours of guitars and drums to a menagerie of bagpipes, accordions, bozoukis and tin leprechaun whistles.
There was also some good dancing up there on the stage. I assume what I was seeing was an Irish jig of some sort. I just know that it looked like the guy was racking up like 10 million points on Dance Dance Revolution.
A highlight was obviously Shipping Off To Boston, which fellow Bostonites the Mighty Mighty Bosstones joined in on, as well as a wounded veteran, who actually removed his prosthetic leg and used it to encourage the raucous crowd. The band also wished a very special happy birthday to eight-year-old Cameron.
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Hummingbird Highway LLC
A little background:
Not quite 10 years ago, I took my first quilting class. And I loved it. Pretty soon, I was practically making quilts in my sleep. I started designing and writing patterns, then came up with a unique concept for a quilting class series taught at a local independent quilt shop. The idea bloomed and became a nationally recognized program and pattern series. I now run the business full time from my home office and studio.
Tell us about your greatest challenge and how you overcame it:
I leveraged my networking skills to promote my ScrapTherapy pattern series at an industry trade show. The program was picked up by a distributor who required an exclusive arrangement to distribute the patterns. This meant, I couldn't work with any other distributors in the industry. The program bloomed. Separately, I signed a book contract with The Taunton Press, and the program seemed to take on a life of its own. Until, three years into it, the distributor changed direction, and dropped the program. In one sense, this was a good thing – I could be open to other delivery channels. On the other hand, it meant I needed to re-tool my marketing plan and my operations. I finally began working on a business plan and revved up my marketing approach while taking advantage of my networking skills. Now, things seem to be taking hold, but I don't know that I can say that I've overcome the challenge completely! If anything is constant in today's business environment, it's change.
What advice do you have for other women entrepreneurs or aspiring entrepreneurs?
Use your network! Don't be afraid to ask for help, and don't expect an easy path. Surround yourself with a strong support structure. Be passionate, but also be realistic. I've never worked as many hours in my life as I do now. However, the work I do today is more fulfilling by miles than any job I've ever done. Above all, be true to yourself! If it doesn't feel right in your gut, it probably isn't right for you! Shakespeare may have said it best: "To thine own self be true!"
Key take-aways from your experience with the WISE Center or Symposium:
The WISE Center can certainly be a major player in support of an emerging business. The help is there for the asking. It's like any other opportunity – you have to start the conversation. They aren't going to call you up and say, 'Hey, I hear you want to start a business!' Make the first move, it's so easy to make an appointment and sit down and talk about your idea with a counselor. You'll find some practical advice and some advice you didn't know you needed! And some advice you may need to hear even if you don't want to hear it.
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This entrepreneur stuff isn't for sissies! It's a lot of work, but it's very fulfilling. You'll hit bumps in the road that can make the wheels fall off the cart. I've asked myself if it's worth it more times than I can count. In the end it's good to know that you aren't alone, that others travel bumpy roads too. The road has its high spots and the view is amazing!
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