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Taking Mobile Global
With more than 55 million iPads in use around the world and more than 400 million smartphones sold in 2011, companies are increasingly thinking "mobile first" when developing their web and mobile app strategies.
Hotels.com, for example, offers not only a mobile-optimized website but mobile apps specific to both the iPad and iPhone.
Unfortunately, as companies rush to go mobile, they often overlook the importance of maintaining their global reach. That is, their mobile websites and apps don't always support the breadth of languages and localized content supported by their PC-oriented websites.
This article examines this issue and provides questions that every mobile and web team should answer to ensure a successful mobile and global strategy.
Uneven Language Support for Mobile Users
Consider the user experience of an iPhone user who speaks Arabic.
The iPhone natively supports more than 30 languages, including Arabic, so this user enjoys a seamless language experience across Apple apps such as Mail, Safari, and Weather (shown right).
However, when it comes to third-party mobile apps, Arabic support is quite limited. For instance, Facebook may support more than 70 languages on its website, but its mobile app for the iPhone supports only 13 languages and Arabic is not of them. So this user must access Facebook via the Safari web browser, which is not an ideal experience.
Google, however, has been a leader in Arabic language support. It supports Arabic across several apps, such as Google Translate, Google+, and Google Search (shown right).
Inconsistent language support across websites and mobile apps is not unique to Facebook. Companies such as Twitter, FedEx, and eBay all support more languages on their websites than on their mobile apps. And while it's probably safe to assume that companies will eventually bring language parity to their mobile apps, the inconsistency today sends mixed messages to users around the world.
Below is a language comparison of selected websites and mobile apps- The exception here is PayPal, which does exhibit language parity between its website and app. But most companies do not yet support such parity.
Mobile-First Strategies Also Require Language-First Strategies
Historically, companies have viewed their mobile efforts (including both mobile websites and apps) as secondary to the PC websites, often allocating only small teams and meager financial investment to mobile. Many teams simply haven't had the resources to invest in localization.
But with more companies embracing "mobile first" development strategies, they must also budget for localizing mobile websites and apps to support language parity so users have a seamless language experience. While companies are often measured by how many languages they support, they must also be measured by how well they support their existing languages across both PCs and mobile devices.
And if a company can't support all languages across both PCs and mobile devices, it should at least have a plan for when this support will become available.
Sometimes companies will delay language support in a mobile app for business reasons. For example, Amazon has a Chinese online store, but does not yet support the Kindle in China. So it's not surprising that the Kindle app does not support Chinese yet (though the case could still be made for the language for Chinese speakers in other countries).
Companies may also initially support a different mix of languages on their mobile websites and apps than on their PC sites. And these initial languages may be specific to fast-growing mobile markets. For example, Twitter made Turkish and Indonesian support a priority because Turkey and Indonesia have been eager and early adopters of its service.
That said, the languages supported by major mobile apps are generally the same as those supported on PC sites when viewed in aggregate. A study of 25 mobile apps (including ones made by Facebook, Google, Apple, and Twitter) that support five or more languages found that the top 10 languages supported overall, ranked by popularity, were:
- English
- French
- German
- Ialian
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Chinese (simplified)
- Dutch
- Japanese
- Russian
Questions to Ask Before Going Mobile
Language parity is one of many goals to consider when developing a mobile strategy. Here are five globalization questions every mobile team should ask before adapting a website for mobile devices or developing a new mobile app.
- What's the experience for users who don't speak English? This simple question can help teams unearth potential usability issues. Investing the time to understand how users around the world experience a company's websites and mobile apps will go a long way toward identifying and minimizing issues down the road.
- What text can be removed from the mobile app and website interface? When taking a website or app global, expect the text within buttons and menus to expand as much as 100% as text is translated. Also, Asian fonts generally need to be increased by one or two points to ensure legibility. To design an interface flexible enough to accommodate such changes, it's best to begin with an austere mindset.
- How do mobile users get to the language or locale they want? On a PC website, IP-based geolocation is often used to detect the user's location and respond with a location-specific website. But with mobile devices, users can opt-out of sending location information. Companies need to have a visual global gateway in place so users can self-navigate to their localized content. In addition, mobile apps can detect the underlying language setting of the operating system and automatically display the same language interface (provided it is supported). One reason mobile apps are so popular with users around the world is that users generally don't have to select their language; the app simply aligns with the OS language. Many PC-based websites do not leverage language detection, which forces users to "select language" manually when they arrive at the home page.
- How will mobile terminology be managed? Companies often rewrite terminology and phrases specifically to accommodate the limited real estate of mobile devices. A five-word phrase on a PC website may be rewritten as one or two words on the mobile site. And though the meaning may be exactly the same, these separate text strings will require separate translation. Therefore, it's wise to plan for separate terminology databases to ensure that companies are translating the right text strings for the right devices (and keeping translation costs to a minimum).
- What are the bandwidth limits of the mobile site? Companies should know, country by country, the bandwidth that users typically have over their mobile services. When targeting mobile, except for a handful of markets such as Japan and South Korea, assume that users have relatively slow mobile networks. By setting a strict weight limit for a website site, users are much more likely to have a positive experience even with spotty network connections.
More Languages on the Horizon
Right now, the Google Search app for the iPhone supports considerably more languages than the underlying iOS system. However, the language battle between Apple and Microsoft is sure heat up as the Windows 8 tablet, which promises to support more than 100 languages, comes to market.
The additional languages will raise the expectations of users in more countries around the world, so the time to start planning is now. As companies embrace "mobile first" development mindsets, they must also develop "global first" mindsets to ensure a consistent user experience.
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An astounding number of mainstream mobile apps and websites still use IP-based geolocation for services rather than the user's OS/Browser language. It is incredibly frustrating for travellers to be continually switched to text instructions that are not readable. The big companies like Google, Microsoft, Apple are some of the worst offenders.---|||---
Microsoft's Windows 8 did not provide a good example out of the gate with its consumer previews defaulting to miles and fahrenheit everywhere (regardless of user locale), and in some cases not even allowing the user the ability to fix these to more universal metric units. With so many of these companies sitting squarely on the US West Coast, their ability to comprehend or even notice these issues is still staggeringly behind the curve.---|||---
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Also I've found it quite common for error messages to be only displayed in a single language, or for interactions with phone text messages to be monolingual. As an example, last week I was in Germany trying to log into a T-Mobile hotspot. Apart from the portal page being the wrong size for a smartphone user, the text was a mishmash of German and English (my phone language). In order to create an account to login I had to supply my (French based) phone number to get texted with an account code. Unfortunately all the SMS messages arrived with only German text that I could not figure out and all the error messages issued by T-Mobile's webpage as I tried to log in were only in German. ---|||---
Credit card and car parking systems which operate in multiple languages and interoperate with mobile sites and SMS messages are similarly messed up. (As I found a few days later trying to pay for car parking in Amsterdam). ---|||---
Hi John,
Many thanks for the very interesting article. I couldn't agree more on the importance of providing consistent mobile and web offerings. However, I would add that context and user experience go hand in hand when talking about localised language.
A recent study with an African based sample by a colleague of mine observed huge opportunities in emerging markets where the context of use is very different from the mobile service proposition. There are increasing numbers of smartphone users in Africa and although there is support for local language, mobile services is still not widely used. This is because the mobile service is not developed for the local culture and its context.


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At The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, we conduct one of the largest pediatric research programs in the world, hoping that one day we will be able to prevent more children with liver diseases and abnormalities from needing transplants. For those who will still need transplants, we hope to improve techniques and medications to improve transplant survival rates and quality of life for transplant recipients.
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Capturing the End (red) key during a call using Symbian C++
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Capturing the End (red) key during a call
An application can capture the the End key even during an active call using the following kind of code.
Please note that SwEvent capability is needed to make successful calls to the mentioned Window Server functions.
#include <W32STD.H> // link against ws32.lib
#include <e32keys.h>
RWindowGroup& groupWin = CCoeEnv::Static()->RootWin();
TInt endKey1 = groupWin.CaptureKeyUpAndDowns( EStdKeyNo, 0, 0 );
TInt endKey2 = groupWin.CaptureKey( EKeyNo, 0, 0 );
// -> End key can now be processed before the phone application of the device...
// Cancel the capture
groupWin.CancelCaptureKeyUpAndDowns( endKey1 );
groupWin.CancelCaptureKey( endKey2 );
This solution has been tested using Nokia N73 (SW: 2.0620.0.05).


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Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring
Electronic fetal heart monitoring is done during pregnancy, labor, and delivery to keep track of the heart rate of your baby (fetus) and the strength and duration of the contractions of your uterus. Your baby's heart rate is a good way to tell whether your baby is doing well or may have some problems.
Two types of monitoring—external and internal—can be done.
External monitoring
You may have external monitoring at different times during your pregnancy, or it may be done during labor.
External monitoring can be done by listening to your baby's heartbeat with a special stethoscope. More often, external monitoring is done using two flat devices (sensors) held in place with elastic belts on your belly. One sensor uses reflected sound waves (ultrasound) to keep track of your baby's heart rate. The other sensor measures the duration of your contractions. The sensors are connected to a machine that records the information. Your baby's heartbeat may be heard as a beeping sound or printed out on a chart. The frequency and duration of your uterine contractions are usually printed out on a chart.
External monitoring is used for a nonstress test, which records your baby's heart rate while your baby is moving and not moving. A nonstress test may be combined with a fetal ultrasound to evaluate the amount of your amniotic fluid.
External monitoring is also done for a contraction stress test, which records changes in your baby's heart rate when you have uterine contractions. It may be done to check on your baby's health if your baby does not move enough during a nonstress test. It may help predict whether your baby can handle the stress of labor and vaginal delivery.
Sometimes external monitoring is done remotely (called telemetry), without your needing to be connected by wires to a machine. At some hospitals, the sensors can send the information about your baby's heart rate and your uterine contractions to a remote monitor, usually at a nurse's station. Remote monitoring allows you to walk around freely.
Internal monitoring
Internal monitoring can be done only after your cervix has dilated to at least 2 centimeters (cm) and your amniotic sac has ruptured. Once started, internal monitoring is done continuously.
For internal monitoring, a sensor is attached to your thigh with a strap. A thin wire (electrode) from the sensor is inserted through your vagina and cervix into your uterus. The electrode is then attached to your baby's scalp. Your baby's heartbeat may be heard as a beeping sound or printed out on a chart. Internal monitoring does not use reflected sound waves (ultrasound) for monitoring.
A small tube that measures uterine contractions may be placed in your uterus next to your baby. The strength and timing of your uterine contractions is usually printed out on a chart.
Internal monitoring is more accurate than external monitoring for keeping track of your baby's heart rate and your contractions.
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Varietal wines produced from more than one vineyard often create more interesting and complete wines than those produced from a single vineyard. While we often bottle single vineyard designated wines, we take equal pride in our wines crafted from multiple vineyards. This wine is an example of how the many individual vineyard nuances express themselves in harmony with one another … creating a more complex and intriguing wine. This is a deep, rich and intense wine, with a wonderful array of fruit flavors centered on a complex core of dark cherry, wild berry and plum. The lavish, spicy oak elements compliment and add depth … but never overpower the tremendous palate of fruit. The finish is long, clean and refreshing, thanks to its generous acidity.
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The Alfa Romeo 156, manufactured by Alfa Romeo, was introduced in 1997 as replacement for the 155. Its distinctive style with its high curved flanks made it, to some, the best looking car in it's class.
156 GTA Facts
A significant addition to the 156 range was the Sportwagon estate in 2000. Alfa 156 GTA marks the return of the logo that is a legendary part of motoring history: the exterior styling is aggressive and elegant, while the interiors are lavishly appointed with a distinctly sporty feel. The powerful new 3.2 V6 24v engine offers exceptional performance and tremendous handling even in day-to-day driving. A car that can put real pleasure back into driving.
Alfa Romeo 156 won the European Car of the Year prize in 1998, described as having "very refined suspension layout so to offer an impeccable roadholding".
In February 2002 the 156 GTA and SportsWagon GTA were launched. A 3.2l V6 with six speed gearbox, this car was aimed at the Audi S4 performance market. The GTA was subsequently stopped production in October 2005, citing poor sales and the upcoming replacement to the 156, the Alfa Romeo 159.
The brand-new 3.2 V6 24v petrol engine is an evolution of the 3.0 V6 engine already available on the sporty GTV and Spider, with power output increased from 220 to 250 BHP at 6200 rpm. Both the 6-speed manual gearbox and the F1-derived Selespeed transmission considerably enhance the engine's sporting qualities. The car can go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds, with a top speed of 155 mph and average fuel consumption in the combined cycle of 12.1 liters per 100 km, figures that sum up the potential of the new GTA, which boasts a torque curve reaching 221 lbs-ft at 4800 rpm, giving thrilling performance for both sporty driving and everyday use.
The reappearance of the legend represented by the GTA logo comes with a look that cannot hide the potential of engineering that has undergone an almost complete reworking with respect to the new Alfa 156. The Alfa 156 GTA makes a strong visual impact: new lighting clusters, a pronounced central air intake, redesigned mirrors, front spoiler with enlarged air intakes, new bumpers in the same color as the bodywork and larger fenders accommodating the generous 17" wheels. The result is a beautiful yet aggressive car, one that looks firmly anchored to the road.
The sporty feel of the exterior styling also carries over into the inside of the car. The passenger cabin of the new Alfa 156 GTA has several features that stress the car's sporting temperament, such as the wrap-around seats with leather upholstery and with a horizontal pattern on the seat reminiscent of Italian sports car styling of the past, the aluminum pedals and footrest, and the central glove compartment in metalluro.
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Technical competencies
Quantification and costing of construction work
This content is reproduced from the RICS Associate pathway guide.
This competency covers the measurement and definition of construction works in order to value and control costs. It covers the candidate's understanding and involvement with the various methods of quantifying and pricing construction works used throughout a project.
Note: The measurement and costing of works for estimates and cost plans is dealt with under the competency Design economics and cost planning.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of quantification and costing of construction works as a basis for the financial management of contracts.
Apply your knowledge to the quantification and costing of construction works, including the use of appropriate standard methods of measurement and forms of cost analysis. Carry out measurement and costing of works at all stages of the construction process.
Examples of likely knowledge, skills and experience
- the quantification of construction works (including both measurement and definition)
- the various standard methods of measurement
- the costing of construction works
- the measurement of buildings and structures to agreed standards
- quantifying construction works at the various stages of a project
- producing pricing documents, such as bills of quantities, schedules of activities/works, schedules of rates or contract sum analyses
- carrying out the costing of construction works by methods such as tendered rates, quotations or dayworks
You must provide four different documents as evidence for each competency. The list of examples below is not a definitive list but is for illustration only. It is for you to ensure that the documents provide evidence of the knowledge, skills and experience listed above.
Evidence should demonstrate involvement with the preparation of the following:
- manual or computerised take offs/measurement or re-measurement of site works
- pricing documents, such as bills of quantities, schedule of activities/works, schedule of rates, builder's quantities, variation accounts
- valuation of variations using tendered rates, fair valuation/rates for new items of work, quotations, or dayworks
- agreement/negotiation of variations
Documentation must clearly show the candidate's involvement with the piece of work and how he/she dealt with matters, such as:
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- quantity checks
- building up rates from first principles
- inflation
- prime cost and provisional sums
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A Pawcatuck man appeared in New London Superior Court Tuesday to face a charge that he threatened Superior Court Judge John J. Nazzaro during an incident last month in the self-checkout lane of the local Stop & Shop grocery store.
Justin N. Lanoie, 43, of 58 Stewart Road was charged June 23 with second-degree threatening.
Nazzaro, who lives in Pawcatuck, was behind Lanoie in the self-checkout lane with his daughter when Lanoie, who was with his son, attempted unsuccessfully to scan trash bags and toilet paper, according to Lanoie's attorney, Assistant Public Defender Jennifer B. Nowak.
Nazzaro asked Lanoie if he needed help, Nowak said, before apparently thinking that Lanoie was attempting to steal the items. He then identified himself as a judge and told Lanoie that people go to jail for shoplifting, Nowak said.
Lanoie allegedly responded by saying, "Snitches like you end up in cemeteries."
Nazzaro reported the incident to Stonington police, who arrested Lanoie at his home.
Nowak said Lanoie, a single father who has no criminal history, would be applying for accelerated rehabilitation, a pretrial diversionary program that would enable him to get a full dismissal if he stays out of trouble.
Attorney Michael E. Kennedy, the supervisory prosecutor at the Broad Street courthouse where Lanoie's case is being heard, is requesting that the case be transferred to Middlesex Superior Court. He declined to comment.
Nazzaro, who practiced law locally before being appointed to the bench in 2007, presided over criminal cases at the New London courthouse, known as Geographical Area 10 or G.A. 10, from September 2012 to April 2013.
He is now hearing civil cases in New Haven Superior Court.
Nowak, the public defender, said she would oppose the motion to transfer the case at Lanoie's next court appearance, which is scheduled for Aug. 7. She declined to comment further.
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10 U.S. Code § 1480 - Death gratuity: miscellaneous provisions
(a) A payment may not be made under sections 1475–1477 of this title if the decedent was put to death as lawful punishment for a crime or a military offense, unless he was put to death by a hostile force with which the armed forces of the United States were engaged in armed conflict.
(b) A payment may not be made under section 1476 unless the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines that the decedent was discharged or released, as the case may be, under conditions other than dishonorable from the last period of the duty or training that he performed.
(c) For the purposes of section 1475 (a)(3) of this title, the Secretary concerned shall determine whether the decedent was authorized or required to perform the duty or training and whether or not he died from injury so incurred. For the purposes of section 1476 of this title, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall make those determinations. In making those determinations, the Secretary concerned or the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, as the case may be, shall consider—
(2) the hour at which he was scheduled to arrive for, or at which he ceased performing, that duty or training;
In cases covered by this subsection, the burden of proof is on the claimant.
Source(Added Pub. L. 85–861, § 1(32)(A),Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1455; amended Pub. L. 101–189, div. A, title XVI, § 1621(a)(2), (5),Nov. 29, 1989, 103 Stat. 1603.)
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|38:1101(6)(B) (less 1st sentence, as applicable to death gratuity).
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A SWOT analysis is a look at a company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is a great way to gain a detailed and thorough perspective on a company and its future. As the 2013 year begins its rollercoaster journey, I would like to pinpoint on a trailblazer in the oilfield services industry, Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL).
- Solid Revenue Growth: In 2006, Halliburton reported revenue of $22.58 billion; in 2011, the company announced revenue of $24.83 billion, representing a year over year annual growth rate of 1.92%; this trend of solid revenue growth is highly anticipated to accelerate into the future with projections placing 2015 revenue at $33.48 billion (this growth has been a result of an increasing amount of revenue per rig in all geographical regions of the company's business)
- Dividend: Currently, the company pays out quarterly dividends of $0.09, which annualized puts the dividend as yielding 0.99%
- Institutional Vote of Confidence: 74.48% of shares outstanding are held by institutional investors, displaying the confidence some of the largest investors have in the company and its future
- Reasonable Valuation: At the moment, Halliburton carries a price to earnings ratio of 11.58, a price to book ratio of 2.56, and a price to sales ratio of 1.37; all of which indicate a company trading with a reasonable valuation, providing investors with an attractive entry point
- Double Digit Margin: Halliburton presently possesses a net profit margin of 12.10%, representing a strong and profitable company primed for growth into the future
- Geographical Diversification of Business: Halliburton is has a substantial international presence, with its business being spread across the entire globe, and with this geographical diversification comes a greater level of predictability and certainty for investors
- Cash & Equivalents: The company currently holds about $2.1 billion of cash and cash equivalents on their balance sheets, a major strength in the business which could allow the company to reinvest into itself or raise their dividend
- Debt: Halliburton presently holds about $6.2 billion of debt on their balance sheets, a major weakness in the business, as this debt load outweighs its stash of cash
- Margin Compression: In 2007, the company reported a net margin of 22.9%; in 2011, the company announced a net margin of 11.4%; this trend of margin compression is a troubling sign of a withering business losing its pricing power, and this trend is only expected to sustain into the future, with projections placing 2012 net margins at 9.1%
- Vulnerability to Environmental Issues: Oil companies and oil field service companies are notorious for their consistent environmental mishaps, from the Exxon Valdez oil spill to the BP Deepwater Horizon spill, and these disasters are not only harmful to the environment but also to the company's profits as massive fines often follow shortly after the occurrence
- Relatively High Volatility: Halliburton presently carries a beta ratio of 1.56, indicating a company which trades with greater volatilely than the overall market, a major weaknesses for investors
- Dividend Growth: Since implanting their dividend program in 1947, Halliburton has consistently raised their dividend payouts, and this trend is widely anticipated to continue into the future
- Growth in Revenue per Rig: Arguably the most important metric in Halliburton's business is the amount of revenue the company derives from each rig it services, and over the past years this metric has increased across all the company geographical segments, most notably in its North American segment, from $3.69 million per rig in 2008 to $6.46 million per rig currently; and further growth in this metric could provide huge opportunity for the company and its shareholders
- Acquisitions: In August 2012, Halliburton acquired Petris Technology Incorporated, and further acquisitions in the future could introduce new technologies to the company and provide Halliburton with a technological advantage over its competitors
- Increase in Energy Demand: The global demand for energy has exponentially grown over the past years, and further growth in energy demand is inevitable, and with this growth comes the opportunity for Halliburton to meet that rising demand
- Competition: The oilfield service industry is extremely competitive, and the competition to offer the best product for the least amount of money can lead to margin compression
- Government Regulation: Any government regulation that restricts the expansion of the oil industry could directly hamper Halliburton's growth as the companies Halliburton services are held in a headlock
- Decline in Oil Prices: If oil prices were to weaken, the companies that pay millions to Halliburton would hesitate, as at a certain level the endeavor is simply not profitable
Major publically traded competitors of Halliburton include Baker Hughes Incorporated (NYSE: BHI), Weatherford International Limited (NYSE: WFT), Schlumberger Limited (NYSE: SLB), and RPC Incorporated (NYSE: RES). All of these companies operate in the oilfield service industry, and compete with Halliburton. Baker Hughes is valued at $18.62 billion, pays out a dividend yielding 1.42%, and carries a price to earnings ratio of 13.48. Weatherford is valued at $8.78 billion, does not pay out a dividend, and carries a negative price to earnings ratio. Schlumberger is valued at $96.26 billon, pays out a dividend yielding 1.52%, and carries a price to earnings ratio of 17.73. RPC is valued at $2.91 billion, pays out a dividend yielding 2.42%, and carries a price to earnings ratio of 9.80.
The Foolish Bottom Line:
Financially, Halliburton is relatively solid. The company possesses solid revenue growth, a reasonably sized dividend, and a decent dividend. However, the company has recently been experiencing margin compression and carries a debt load that significantly outweighs its cash reserve. Into the future, Halliburton's outlook is packed to the brim with substantial opportunity, most notably due to the continuation of growth in global energy demand. All in all, while Halliburton is relatively volatile due to its strong link to the price of oil, which can turn on a dime, over the long term Halliburton is a solid investment, primed for growth in waves of major rise and declines.
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"WHY is the patient the most under-used resource in healthcare?? How did that happen?" (Follow-up to LIVE TED Conversation July 27)
"e-Patient Dave" deBronkart is an advocate for patients being "E": empowered, engaged in their care, equipped, enabled, educated, etc. As described in his talk from TEDx Maastricht, he beat a near-fatal cancer, supplementing his great medical care by using the internet in every way possible.
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Why is that? How did it get to be that way? Is change valid? Why now, and not 20 years ago? And what can we do about it?
Watch the talk, and come back to discuss. *Your family* will be affected someday.
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Aug 10 2011: An important topic, especially in light of changes in the delivery of health care in the US. Couple points: 1) I suspect some docs must distance themselves from engaging too deeply w/patients to avoid burnout. It's standard to do debriefing in crisis care and mental health care delivery and should be for docs. It's emotionally exhausting. Not that this excuses not listening to patients or collaborating with them - it DOESN'T - but it's a possible defense mechanism. 2) The web has not leveled the playing field btw doc and patient in that most patients do not have the training their docs do. However it does change the power dynamic and makes them more of a collaborator and more able to become the most motivated researcher you're going to find - docs could consider this free labor. 3) Adoption of EHR will be a rough road but I think in a culture where more people are comfortable putting personal info online, it will become more and more accepted and, eventually, a powerful tool for sharing among docs, specialists, patients, researchers, and advocates. 4) less literate patients or people without web access would be served by people willing to be patient advocates (a growing field, BTW) who will assist them in doing some researching and finding resources online. the new social work/case coordination role.
So many implications and food for thought - thanks for the talk. I actually solved my own husband's health mystery when ER docs and PCPs could not - after 4 years of multiple trips to the hospital - through persistent internet research. Now we know what was making him violently ill and how to stop it. Powerful stuff.
Aug 11 2011: Sarah, in short you're pretty much spot-on with everything you said.
I'd love to know more about how you helped solve your husband's tricky diagnosis. Jerome Groopman MD's book "How Doctors Think" (an e-patient essential IMO) cites that autopsy shows 10-15% of diagnoses were wrong (!), and he focuses at length on the complexities and pitfalls of the diagnostic process.
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Aug 11 2011: I'll keep the details private as my husband would not like them shared, but I took the following approach: I searched PubMed and used his symptoms as keywords for a Google Alert. I did a lot of searching online and took a few wrong turns before I figured it out, so people, be persistent! His condition is not one that has been identified in the literature for long (maybe 5 years) and I actually identified it first through an informal chat forum, which led to a journal article. The symptoms sounded so familiar, I emailed one of the authors of the paper. They responded (!) that it sounded like he had the condition and recommended he follow up locally with his doc. Bingo. He is working on getting healthy and his condition has improved.
Along the way we had a lot of frustrating times as docs who can't provide a dx seem not to want to be bothered (or look bad?) and simply treat the symptoms and send him home.
I'm not against docs or hospitals, I think they are in a tough position - IMO they should be paid for prevention and keeping pts healthy, not by the # of prodecures they can rack up (and make pts endure).
It helps that I do public health communications-type work for a living but I am not a medical expert. Having some knowledge of the resources out there and good search skills does help.
Thanks for the recommendation on the Groopman book - I'll look for it!
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Griffin is charged with murder and attempted murder for his alleged role in the fatal shooting of Swoveland on April 9. According to County Metro Homicide investigators, Griffin was involved in a shooting between rival gangs that resulted in Swoveland being shot in the chest and killed while he played in the front yard of his uncle's home on Campeau St. three blocks away.
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Agreed, an excellent column. I always love reading about stuff I didn't know about the Warcraft universe.
While at first glance it seems that some of these correlations are merely coincidental, I wouldn't be so sure. The person painting the big picture ( Chris Metzen, I would assume, as World of Warcraft Creative Director ) is very, very good at what he does. There's truckloads of stuff the guys at Blizzard know about the game world that they aren't openly telling us.
Key word is openly. They aren't openly giving us the whole picture, but they give us enough that tons of stuff can be pieced together from what they do give us. My favorite columns on this site are by far the Tinfoil Hat Editions; while speculative, they tend to point out cleverly concealed hints at things otherwise well hidden. Things that make me smack my forehead and wonder why I didn't notice and/or speculate in that direction before.
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Product DescriptionCotic BFe Specifications
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User Reviews
Date Reviewed: May 22, 2012
Strengths: Handling and poise by the bucket load. Great price. Nicely finished. Plenty of mud clearance even with a high volume tyre. It's every bike you will ever need!
Weaknesses: None whatsoever. A perfect score.
Bottom Line:
Out on the trail it's true character is revealed. The geometry is the same as the Soul and by and large it has a similar feel on regular terrain. It feels slightly harsher at the rear end, and on a longer ride you do start to feel it compared to the comfortable Soul. But when things get rough and steep the BFe sprouts horns and really comes into its own. It's just rock solid. Whereas the Soul starts to feel a little unsure of itself, the BFe just gets on with it. It carves its way through anything, no messing around here. It just bullies its way through anything and challenges you to push harder and harder.
I've tried different forks from 120 to 160 and discovered it happiest at 140mm. They like a short stem, so make sure you pick your size on top tube length as well as standover.
To sum up it's a great frame. If you like the Soul you will love the BFe.
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Price Paid: $300.00
Purchased At: Direct from Cotic
Similar Products Used: Cotic Soul, Dialled Bikes Alpine, lots of steel hardtails over the last 20 years.
Bike Setup: 2x9 SLX drivetrain. Formula the One brakes with big rotors, Joes Enduro times on Hope hubs, Magua Thor 140AM fork, maxxis tyres, Dropper post, Chromag 780 fubars, CK headset.
Date Reviewed: March 9, 2012
Strengths: Stiff bottom bracket area. Smoother ride than my aluminum HT. Geometry. Fairly light for it's intended purpose.
Weaknesses: If it matters, to me it doesn't, it's about a half pound heavier than my aluminum frame.
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid: $600.00
Purchased At: EU Cycle Imports
Similar Products Used: Santa Cruz Chameleon, Specialized Stumpjumper M2, Trek 8500, Iron Horse MT400
Bike Setup: 2011 Cotic BFe, Marzocchi RLO 44 140mm, Hope Tech X2 brakes and floating rotors, Race Face Diabolus 1 70mm stem w/DMR 5 butt steel bars and LS Peaty grips, XTR shifters, Hope headset, XT derailieurs w/short cage rear, Race Face Evolve Sterling crank-triple, Tioga MX pro pedals, Hope EVO hubs with Syncros 28 rims, Control Tech Seatpost w/Selle Italia Flite Gel saddle
Date Reviewed: May 6, 2011
Strengths: Decently light for a steel frame(5.2lbs size:small), stiff while pedaling and still being more compliant than aluminum, great geometry, nice build quality.
Weaknesses: No replaceable derailleur hanger, gritstone color option is really just gloss black powder coat with invisible stickers
Bottom Line:
Thanks Cotic for the dialed geometry
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Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid: $600.00
Purchased At: US Distributor
Similar Products Used: Transition Trans Am
Bike Setup: Small frame, Fox 36 Talas, 823's on Hope Pro 2's, hope V2 brakes, Atlas FR cranks, Sram x9 2x9 w/DRS chainguide, 50mm stem
Date Reviewed: March 5, 2009
Strengths: Geometry.
Weaknesses: None.
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Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Bike Setup: Pike 454 dual air fork with u-turn. Burly but not heavy wheel set. 60mm stem. 710mm bars. 1 x 9 set up with lg1 chain guide.
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Anybody out there ride a cotic BFe? There is one several hours away for sale but it is a small. Usually mediums in any bike fit me reasonably well. My back cant handle being stretched out. I am ~5ft 9in. Unfortunately its not a bike you can go demo here in the US. If I get it I will build ... Read More »
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Well I'm about to pull the trigger and order a Cotic BFE, but I'm wondering if you guys have any another suggestions beside the BFE. It's going to be mostly used for XC riding along with small jumps 4-5 ft drops and just ripping through the streets like a hooligan. I really like the versatility ... Read More »
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The Afro-American is a leading publication in the black press and commits itself to the interests of the African-American community. The issue from Aug. 31, 1963, focuses on the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, held Aug. 28 that year. The headline, "We Shall Overcome! 200,000 Voices Will Be Heard!" illustrates the Afro-American's support of the demonstration and gives the paper a picket-sign quality. The march is praised for giving "birth to a new national conscience." The Afro-American's article, coupled with photos of an activist "Skating for Freedom" and young marchers arriving at the capital, make clear that the civil rights movement was an issue of importance for every U.S. citizen, black or white.
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Joe Hladik
April 4, 2013
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - University of Missouri swimmer Joe Hladik and University of Kentucky golfer Megan Moir have been named the 2012-13 Brad Davis Southeastern Conference Community Service Leaders of the Year, Commissioner Mike Slive announced Thursday (April 4).
The two were chosen by a committee of Faculty Athletics Representatives from SEC universities. Each will receive a $10,000 post-graduate scholarship, provided by the SEC.
"Joseph and Megan are outstanding representatives of their families, their institutions, the Southeastern Conference and intercollegiate athletics," Slive said. "The Southeastern Conference is proud to honor the efforts of Joseph and Megan to make their communities a better place to live."
The SEC Community Service Post-Graduate Scholarship was named for former Associate Commissioner Brad Davis. Davis succumbed to cancer on March 2, 2006. He had been a member of the SEC staff since 1988, first serving as an assistant commissioner until 1994 when he was promoted to associate commissioner.
In addition, the 13 other male and 13 other female recipients for the Brad Davis SEC Community Service Award will receive a $5,000 scholarship, provided by the SEC.
Hladik, a member of the Missouri men's swimming and diving team, is expected to graduate in May 2013 with a Bachelor of Health Sciences with minors in psychology and art.
He has been named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll, earned Academic All-Big 12 honors and has been on the Dean's List during his collegiate career. He also is a member of the Missouri Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
Hladik has donated his time to the MS Society, raising money for research and treatment of Multiple Sclerosis, including completion of a 150-mile bike ride. He also interned at Wellaware Boone Hospital, providing healthcare related resources for hospital patients.
He has volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club of Columbia, the Central Missouri Food Bank, the University of Missouri Children's Hospital and Special Olympics.
Hladik was part of Missouri's record-holding 200 freestyle and 200 medley relay teams, ranks fourth individually at Missouri in the 100 back, was a four-time Big 12 Championships medalist and team captain. He earned All-America honorable mention honors in 2013 as part of Mizzou's 200 medley relay team at the recent NCAA Championships.
A native of Indian Head Park, Ill., Hladik is the son of Joseph and Sharron Hladik.
The 13 additional male recipients are: Cameron Carlisle (Alabama), baseball; Alfred Davis (Arkansas), football; Kyle Owens (Auburn), swimming; Cameron Martin (Florida), swimming; Reuben Faloughi (Georgia), football; Matt Smith (Kentucky), football; Timothy Dasinger (LSU), swimming; Tanner Bailey (Ole Miss), baseball; Sam Williams (Mississippi State), football; Patrick Sullivan (South Carolina), baseball; Herman Lathers (Tennessee), football; Steven Terrell (Texas A&M), football; and Johnell Thomas (Vanderbilt), football.
The 13 additional female recipients are: Tabitha Coleman (Alabama), rowing; Kelci Lewis (Arkansas), gymnastics; Amy Howard (Auburn), soccer; Kelsey Horton (Florida), softball; Noel Couch (Georgia), gymnastics; Natalie Ieyoub (LSU), soccer; Brittany Broome (Ole Miss), softball; Alyssa Hall (Mississippi State), track and field; Allison Heizelman (Missouri), gymnastics; Breanna Radford (South Carolina), track and field; Taber Spani (Tennessee), basketball; Bethany West (Texas A&M), soccer; and Kim Carper (Vanderbilt), bowling.
The SEC Community Service Post-Graduate Scholarship was first presented in 1996. Past Leaders of the Year include: 2012 - Cullen Doody, LSU (track and field) and Leigh Gilmore, Alabama (track and field); 2011 - Barnabus Kirui, Ole Miss (track and field) and Bridget Lyons, Georgia (track and field); 2010 - John Egan, Georgia (track and field) and Krissy Voss, Auburn (gymnastics); 2009 - Andrew Smith, Auburn (basketball) and Brionna Dickerson, South Carolina (basketball); 2008 - William Brown, South Carolina (football) and Brooke Shinaberry, Vanderbilt (lacrosse); 2007 - Brad Boswell, Tennessee (swimming) and Stacey Stevens, Florida (softball); 2006 - Antoine Huffman, Kentucky (football) and Hannah McLeod, Arkansas (gymnastics); 2005 - Jordan Fairclotch, LSU (baseball) and Holly Hodges, South Carolina (diving); 2004 - Michael Boynton, South Carolina (basketball) and Virginia Pate, Georgia (swimming & diving); 2003 - Brett Kirouac, Georgia (football) and Kara Lawson, Tennessee (basketball); 2002 - Eric vanGoethem, Auburn (swimming) and Andree' Pickens, Alabama (gymnastics); 2001 - Lance Jones, Ole Miss (basebal) and Gabby Fuchs, Florida (gymnastics); 2000 - Brett Millican, Georgia (football) and Brooke Riley, Ole Miss (soccer); 1999 - BJ McKie, South Carolina (basketball) and Carrie Kuhnell, Kentucky (soccer); 1998 - Walker Jones, Ole Miss (football) and Nicole Lees, Alabama (soccer); 1997 - Tim Lanier, LSU (baseball) and Andrea Bullock, Vanderbilt (golf); 1996 - Tony Johnson, Alabama (football) and Erin Tenbrunsel, Alabama (volleyball).
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Some people are much harder to portray than others. All those whose livelihood depends on projecting a certain image are almost impossible to portray well. They simply aren't willing to give anything other than that which they want to give, and no good art is possible here. I'm tempted to think that we are all moving a bit into that direction, given we are so used to switching on our photo faces in the presence of a camera (just look at photograph in Facebook albums, and you know what I mean).
It would thus seem that for a good portrait you need a photographer who knows how to take, but you also need a subject who knows how to give. Maybe the art of the skilled portrait photographer lies just there: To find those very people who will be able to give just the right amount. Asking just the right people for the photographic dance or - if you prefer your metaphors a bit juicier - for the photographic coupling.


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NARS Color Wash For Lips and Cheeks reminds me quite a bit of Benefit Benetint. Except if you get it in the shade that I linked to, it has this funky purple/violet undertone to it!
I tried it out at a store and kind of liked it as a lip stain with some shimmery pink gloss over it. The cool undertones with the pink made for a very nice lip color.
Anyway, if you come across it at a store, it is definitely fun to play with. If you want a nice standard rose shade, go with the Benetint! The Nars product also comes in a couple of other shades, but those seem to often be sold out online.
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