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Can't fix stupid
June 26, 2013 1:40pm
STOP THAT BUS!!! Before it leaves town with HUNK, we should decide who else needs to be on that bus. It should probably include the HR director who was also responsible for the deceitful way they chose the Special Ed director. As most people know by now, they chose the least qualified for the job & when she was questioned, her response was "there just wasn't any applicants with strong special ed background"...REALLY? Maybe school board members need to ask to see the applications. Also, I understand the new curriculum director was a HS buddy of HR director. Also, this bus should include the new Finance director, after all, he is a buddy of HUNK, and if his character is anything like HUNK's, can we really trust him with our finances??? I think maybe all new hires at the administration office should be re-looked at by the school board & if they can't be trusted to do this job, maybe TEA needs to come and help FISD out of this mess. The driver of the bus could be Beaver Wallace, I believe he is qualified for that job.
What I want to know is where has the Assistant Super been during all this? I agree with "Cloud 9" maybe someone needs to ask Ken Barber, someone with integrity, to come back temporarily to get FISD back on the right track.
This is a plea to all school board members, if you are only here for status symbol, resign now and let someone who really cares take your place. If you want to be a part of the rebuilding of FISD, don't be afraid to ask the tough questions. NOW is the opportunity to lay out all the cards, re-shuffle, and re-deal!
Here's to bringing honesty, respect and confidence back to FISD!!!!!
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A St. Helena man has been arrested in connection with a fire
that destroyed a home on Legree Road yesterday afternoon.
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office say 32-year-old Willie Antonio Aiken was arrested last
night and charged with one count of arson. Aiken is believed to have intentionally set the
fire that consumed the home of his ex-girlfriend, 39-year old Aldrena McKinnon.
Deputies responded to the reported structure fire on Legree Road just
after 4:30 pm yesterday. Upon arrival, the home was fully engulfed in flames.
No one was inside the home at the time the fire broke out, and no injuries were
A child living at the home, who had been visiting a family
member across the street, advised that she had gone home to get something and
found Aiken inside. Aiken reportedly told the child to leave, which she did.
However, she went back in a few minutes later and noticed Aiken pouring an
unknown liquid onto the floor of the laundry room. She then saw Aiken striking
matches and throwing them into the liquid, so she immediately left the home.
Witnesses reported seeing Aiken leave in a green Chevy
Suburban, taking a rarely-used pathway, and moments later smoke was seen
pouring from the home. Deputies made contact with Aiken at a family member's
home on Clarence Mitchell Road.
Aiken was interviewed and eventually placed under arrest.
Additionally, the Sheriff's Office is also investigating a
vehicle fire that occurred yesterday evening and is believed to be associated
with the arson. At approximately 3 pm yesterday, Aiken reported that his 2013 Buick
Century was missing, and that he believed it had been taken without his
permission by McKinnon's 15-year old son.
The vehicle was found just after 5 pm yesterday in the
parking lot of the Gloria
Potts Community
Center on Seaside Road, also fully engulfed in flames. The
vehicle sustained extensive fire damage, leaving it a total loss.
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the home and/or vehicle fire is asked to contact Investigator Cpl. B. Disbrow at
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Holly Fulton Spring 2013.
I love love love this jacket because it reminds me of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's rose pattern. Lose the hat though. -RS (Image via Vogue.com)
Fashion week has flown across the pond to London, where designer Holly Fulton was one of the first to show her Spring 2013 collection.
Recently back from a trip to Socal, it was evident Fulton had a beachy feeling that she melded with bushels of English roses. There was also a distinct Art Deco via Miami element that adorned the girlish looks, but when done in super simple silhouettes (t-shirt dresses, swimwear) and paired with stripes, was quite successful.
Here's the thing, most of this collection was not particularly my taste per se. There was a lot of pink and baby blue and soft yellow with roses upon roses piled on top every which way. It gave me a bit of a toothache in fact. However, that doesn't mean it was bad; on the contrary, for this sort of thing I thought she did an outstanding job and showed a very well balanced, nicely merchandised collection. I'd have tweaked the styling slightly (some of those hats were just plain frumpy) but overall it was a rather good show. -RS (Images via Vogue.com)
Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig designed a collection heavy on Indian influence and light on creativity for Marchesa Spring 2013. The colors were dark- deep reds, dark peacock blues, lots of gold- and there was draping and more draping and sari-inflected wrapping alternated with midriff tops that would make excellent Bollywood costumes. -RS (Images via Vogue.com)
Taylor Tomasi-Hill, NYFW street stylin' all day. -RS (Image via Vogue.com)
The second half of the Oscar de la Renta Spring 2013 show was devoted to party dresses, long and (very) short. The pale pink tea-length dress with black embroidery is the kind of classic ODLR that SJP will wear with a bright shoe, while the hot pink feathered mini dress immediately calls to mind Anna dello Russo.
In between were beautiful gowns in soft and bright colors mostly with full skirts and plenty of fancy. An exception which stood out (and not in a good way) was the simple black sheath with gold belt that seemed to have wandered in from a Donna Karan show by accident. All in all, this collection was vibrant and fun and beyond the sort of trends to which other designers frequently bow. -RS (Images via Vogue.com)
Oscar de la Renta opened his Spring 2013 show with a selection of ladylike dresses and separates in a bouquet of luxurious fabrications. There were embellished prints, laces, and lots of gorgeous handwork.
Then came a suite of prim calf-length dresses in marigold yellow, turquoise and seafoam, many with coordinating jackets. While some looks were certainly geared towards the women who have been clients for decades (the ivory passementerie set in suit par example), they were shown alongside fresh takes on the brand's standby's that will appeal to the daughters and granddaughters as well. -RS (Images via Vogue.com)
The jewels at Oscar de la Renta Spring 2013. -RS (via vogue.com)
All hot pink + turq at Oscar de la Renta Spring 2013. -RS (via vogue.com)
For Spring 2013, Phillip Lim showed an outstanding collection filled with references to grunge and early 90's styling- but in a good way!
Trousers sat low on the hip with long sleeved shirts tied atop them (like I did in middle school), there were exposed midriffs, and there was plaid. But not just any plaid; Lim took the ubiquitous Nirvana/Pearl Jam-era plaid flannel button-down and instead turned it into shift dresses and tops in silk with beaded embellishment to create the pattern. There was also a gorgeous botanical-esque floral print that popped up all over and will surely be hugely popular.
While colors stayed in the neutral ranges for most of the looks (apart from the bright multi of the floral), there were some significant moments such as the hot pink moto jacket and overalls- the former more successful than the latter. -RS (Images via Vogue.com)
Inspiration to Runway: Lela Rose Spring 2013.
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Wouldn't happiness bring about professional and personal stagnation?
I have not met a human being who does not want to be happy. However, following the argument brought forward by Shawn Anchor, unhappiness is the main driver for continuous personal and professional development, i.e. we are never satisfied with what we have.
In this scenario, would't happiness bring about professional and personal stagnation.
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Aug 28 2012: The idea that human beings create better out of some degree of suffering is age-old. Nietzsche practically made this a corner stone of his philosophy. There is a seeming counter-argument that says that people only create the truly worthwhile when inspired. Inspiration and suffering are opposite conditions. Can the two be reconciled?
Perhaps unhappiness can lead to inspiration. When we are unhappy we can be strongly motivated to do what we see as potentially fulfilling us, and this can drive us to intense focus, hard work, and productivity - even excellence.
Yet surely there is a better way. The idea that we have to be at least a bit miserable to "do well" is a dismal idea and reflects a fundamental confusion about human motivation. Yes, we are motivated by the prospect of improvement in our state of being when unhappy. But a need for some form of unhappiness or suffering as a motivator only occurs from a certain state of consciousness.
When we start off in life we are highly egocentric. Our concern is with our wants and needs, our happiness, and our safety. Other people have significance only insofar as they affect our perceived happiness and safety. But with emotional maturity comes true empathy, connection to others, and deep care. The recognition of how deeply we care leads to a sense of devotion to the world and it's collective well-being, and this gives rise to inspiration. The beauty of an idea or effort is seen in terms of it's significance to the world. The potential impact is then sufficient to drive us to greater heights of achievement. And the pursuit of excellence is then characterized by joy. This is what it means to live a life of purpose, and it requires an inner shift based on the recognition of how much we really do care, and how impassioned we actually are about other people.
Generallly by the time we are adults we are so emotionally scared that this care and commitment is obscure to us, and so we need to heal to find it. Or so it was for me.
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2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl cyclohexyl(hydroxy)phenylacetate
Validated by Experts, Validated by Users, Non-Validated, Removed by Users,
Redirected by Users, Redirect Approved by Experts
[ACD/IUPAC Name]
Benzeneacetic acid, α-cyclohexyl-α-hydroxy-, 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester
[ACD/Index Name]
Cyclohexyl(hydroxy)phénylacétate de 2-(diméthylamino)éthyle
[ACD/IUPAC Name]
Cyclohexyl-hydroxy-phenyl-acetic acid 2-dimethylamino-ethyl ester
2-(dimethylamino)ethyl cyclohexyl(hydroxy)phenylacetate
[ACD/IUPAC Name]
Dimethylamainoethyl 2-cyclohexyl-2-hydroxy-2-phenyl acetate
Predicted data is generated using the ACD/Labs' ACD/PhysChem Suite, for more information see their website.
Predicted data is generated using the US Environmental Protection Agency's EPISuite, for more information see their website.
Log Octanol-Water Partition Coef (SRC):
Log Kow (KOWWIN v1.67 estimate) = 2.71
Boiling Pt, Melting Pt, Vapor Pressure Estimations (MPBPWIN v1.42):
Boiling Pt (deg C): 391.05 (Adapted Stein & Brown method)
Melting Pt (deg C): 140.21 (Mean or Weighted MP)
VP(mm Hg,25 deg C): 2.33E-008 (Modified Grain method)
Subcooled liquid VP: 3.39E-007 mm Hg (25 deg C, Mod-Grain method)
Water Solubility Estimate from Log Kow (WSKOW v1.41):
Water Solubility at 25 deg C (mg/L): 560.6
log Kow used: 2.71 (estimated)
no-melting pt equation used
Water Sol Estimate from Fragments:
Wat Sol (v1.01 est) = 3638 mg/L
ECOSAR Class Program (ECOSAR v0.99h):
Class(es) found:
Aliphatic Amines
Benzyl Alcohols
Henrys Law Constant (25 deg C) [HENRYWIN v3.10]:
Bond Method : 3.51E-009 atm-m3/mole
Group Method: Incomplete
Henrys LC [VP/WSol estimate using EPI values]: 1.670E-011 atm-m3/mole
Log Octanol-Air Partition Coefficient (25 deg C) [KOAWIN v1.10]:
Log Kow used: 2.71 (KowWin est)
Log Kaw used: -6.843 (HenryWin est)
Log Koa (KOAWIN v1.10 estimate): 9.553
Log Koa (experimental database): None
Probability of Rapid Biodegradation (BIOWIN v4.10):
Biowin1 (Linear Model) : 0.5152
Biowin2 (Non-Linear Model) : 0.6466
Expert Survey Biodegradation Results:
Biowin3 (Ultimate Survey Model): 2.2195 (months )
Biowin4 (Primary Survey Model) : 3.1995 (weeks )
MITI Biodegradation Probability:
Biowin5 (MITI Linear Model) : 0.3819
Biowin6 (MITI Non-Linear Model): 0.1500
Anaerobic Biodegradation Probability:
Biowin7 (Anaerobic Linear Model): -1.3279
Ready Biodegradability Prediction: NO
Hydrocarbon Biodegradation (BioHCwin v1.01):
Structure incompatible with current estimation method!
Sorption to aerosols (25 Dec C)[AEROWIN v1.00]:
Vapor pressure (liquid/subcooled): 4.52E-005 Pa (3.39E-007 mm Hg)
Log Koa (Koawin est ): 9.553
Kp (particle/gas partition coef. (m3/ug)):
Mackay model : 0.0664
Octanol/air (Koa) model: 0.000877
Fraction sorbed to airborne particulates (phi):
Junge-Pankow model : 0.706
Mackay model : 0.842
Octanol/air (Koa) model: 0.0656
Atmospheric Oxidation (25 deg C) [AopWin v1.92]:
Hydroxyl Radicals Reaction:
OVERALL OH Rate Constant = 103.7058 E-12 cm3/molecule-sec
Half-Life = 0.103 Days (12-hr day; 1.5E6 OH/cm3)
Half-Life = 1.238 Hrs
Ozone Reaction:
No Ozone Reaction Estimation
Fraction sorbed to airborne particulates (phi): 0.774 (Junge,Mackay)
Note: the sorbed fraction may be resistant to atmospheric oxidation
Soil Adsorption Coefficient (PCKOCWIN v1.66):
Koc : 1074
Log Koc: 3.031
Aqueous Base/Acid-Catalyzed Hydrolysis (25 deg C) [HYDROWIN v1.67]:
Total Kb for pH > 8 at 25 deg C : 3.552E-004 L/mol-sec
Kb Half-Life at pH 8: 61.829 years
Kb Half-Life at pH 7: 618.289 years
Bioaccumulation Estimates from Log Kow (BCFWIN v2.17):
Log BCF from regression-based method = 1.389 (BCF = 24.49)
log Kow used: 2.71 (estimated)
Volatilization from Water:
Henry LC: 3.51E-009 atm-m3/mole (estimated by Bond SAR Method)
Half-Life from Model River: 2.915E+005 hours (1.215E+004 days)
Half-Life from Model Lake : 3.18E+006 hours (1.325E+005 days)
Removal In Wastewater Treatment:
Total removal: 3.86 percent
Total biodegradation: 0.11 percent
Total sludge adsorption: 3.75 percent
Total to Air: 0.00 percent
(using 10000 hr Bio P,A,S)
Level III Fugacity Model:
Mass Amount Half-Life Emissions
(percent) (hr) (kg/hr)
Air 0.0358 2.47 1000
Water 15.1 1.44e+003 1000
Soil 84.6 2.88e+003 1000
Sediment 0.198 1.3e+004 0
Persistence Time: 1.88e+003 hr
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TAKE NOTICE that the Mission Economic Development Corporation of the City of Mission, (the "MEDC"), shall convene not earlier than 60 days after first publishing this notice and shall consider authorizing a Budget Amendment to the FY 2011-12 Budget, as hereinafter described, pursuant to the provisions of V.T.C.A. Local Government Code Sections 505.001 et seq. The MEDC is authorized on behalf of the City of Mission, Texas to undertake the Project or Projects by paying the cost of the Project or Projects with sales tax revenues authorized under said Local Government Code sections.
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Chapter 2
Quality System and Description
2.1 Graded Approach to Research Projects
Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) must be prepared to document QA/QC requirements for all research projects that involve the collection, generation, use, or reporting of environmental data (e.g. laboratory and field measurement projects, modeling projects, method development projects, etc.). A QAPP must be prepared before a research project begins. For QA planning purposes, a research project begins as soon as a TLP is prepared to collect data/information to support Agency decisions or for inclusion in research products (e.g., reports [both paper and electronic], journal articles, symposium/conference papers, extended abstracts, computer products/software/models/databases, or scientific data). Before proceeding with the collection of this data/information, a QAPP applicable to the project's QA category must be prepared. As part of the planning process for a research project, it may be necessary to perform preliminary work to gather information used to define its scope. This preliminary work must comply with the requirements specified in ORD Policy 13.4. Data collected during this preliminary work cannot be published.
The NRMRL quality system utilizes a "graded approach" for establishing appropriate requirements for QAPPs for various types of research activities. Under the graded approach, the intended use of the data and the visibility of the research effort dictate the required level of quality. For example, the quality controls of a fundamental research program are different from that of a regulatory compliance program because the purpose or intended use of the data is different. Once a graded approach has been applied to the components of a quality system, a graded approach is then applied to the documentation required by that system. The graded approach utilizes four (4) QA categories for research projects.
The four QA categories are:
For both Category I and Category II projects, NRMRL follows, in its entirety, the R-5 document for QAPP preparation developed by EPA's Quality Staff (QS) (40 pp, 120 KB). Guidance for Quality Assurance Project Plans, EPA QA/G-5 (PDF) (111 pp, 401 KB) (EPA/240/R-02/009) December 2002 may be used to help address these requirements. If a particular R-5 requirement does not apply to an individual Category I/II project, the TLP provides a brief explanation for why the specific requirement does not apply. The Quality Staff has developed other guidance documents that maybe used in developing QAPPs. These documents are: Guidance for Geospatial Data Quality Assurance Project Plans, EPA QA/G-5G (PDF) (106 pp, 1.42 MB) (EPA/240/R-03/003) March 2003; Guidance for Choosing a Sampling Design for Environmental Data Collection for Use in Developing a Quality Assurance Project Plan, EPA QA/G-5S (PDF) (178 pp, 1.02 MB) (EPA/240/R-02/005) December 2002; and Guidance for Quality Assurance Project Plans for Modeling, EPA QA/G-5M (PDF) (121 pp, 615 KB) (EPA/240/R-02/007) December 2002. For projects of QA Category I or II involving design, construction, and/or operation of environmental technology, the requirements in ANSI/ASQ E4-2004: Quality Systems for Environmental Data and Technology Programs - Requirements with Guidance for Use, 2004, American Society for Quality (ASQ), Milwaukee, WI, 2004, Section 7 (Part C) and Guidance on Quality Assurance for Environmental Technology Design, Construction, and Operation EPA QA/G-11 (PDF) (86 pp, 244 KB) (EPA/240/B-05/001) January 2005, will be followed.
For Category III and IV projects, a subset of applicable R-5 requirements is utilized (see Appendix B). The outlines of NRMRL QAPP Requirements for various project types are condensed from typically applicable sections of R-5 and are intended to serve as a starting point when preparing a QAPP. Requirements are included for projects involving measurement research; secondary data; method development; modeling; software development/data management; and design, construction, and operation of environmental technologies. (In some cases, these types of projects may be designated Category I or II; additional requirements in R-5 would then be applicable.) As guidance, the requirements in Appendix B include short descriptions of the applicable types of research. These lists and their format may not fit every research scenario, and QAPPs must conform to applicable sections of R-5 in a way that fully describes the research plan and appropriate QA and QC measures to ensure that the data are of adequate quality and quantity to fit their intended purpose. Some research may not neatly fall into just one of the project types listed above and may combine features of more than one subset of requirements. For such a project, the EPA TLP should consult with the division's QA personnel to determine the most appropriate QAPP requirements.
The required QA category and associated QAPP requirements are determined by the EPA TLP at the beginning of a project, with the concurrence of the Division QAM. This is documented on the forms discussed in Chapter 4 and Chapter 7 in this QMP.
The graded approach applies to other aspects of the quality system. The following table summarizes these requirements for the different QA Categories.
*Additional sets of requirements may also be required depending on the nature of the project.
2.2 Quality-Affecting Activities
NRMRL's data generating research and testing activities always require QA oversight. However, NRMRL also performs other functions that may not always be attributed to project-specific efforts; certain aspects of NRMRL's operations, such as the use of in-house data and software systems, may be inherently part of projects and the quality of these systems is often not addressed in a QAPP. Establishing quality policy for these types of activities and monitoring these activities is typically performed through the development of SOPs, and in other cases, facility manuals. In addition, some generally accepted laboratory practices need to be implemented to ensure that a minimum level of quality is established in each laboratory. The list of minimum requirements for laboratory research activities is presented in ORD Policy 13.4. These requirements are a significant aspect of NRMRL's Laboratory Competency Implementation Plan.
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Inspired by the upcoming Blu-ray and DVD release of Curse of Chucky, the eponymous scare-zone will bring the terrifying pint-size doll, possessed by the spirit of a notorious serial killer, to life. Having made special appearances at past "Halloween Horror Nights," this is the first time the sinister doll has commanded his own scare-zone to shock and terrify guests for his amusement.
The Purge, a thought-provoking thriller from director and writer James DeMonaco (Assault on Precinct 13, The Negotiator) and producer Jason Blum (Paranormal Activity, Sinister), stars Ethan Hawke (Sinister, Training Day) and Lena Headey (Game of Thrones) as a husband and wife engulfed in the madness of a lawless night, The Purge will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack with DVD, Digital including UltraViolet, and On Demand on October 8, 2013, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
Curse of Chucky, the newest installment of the chilling Child's Play franchise, comes exclusively to Blu-ray and DVD on October 8, 2013, from Universal 1440 Entertainment, a production entity of Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Also available on Digital on September 24, 2013, Curse of Chucky reunites franchise creators Don Mancini and David Kirschner twenty-five years later, as the deadly legacy continues and Chucky resumes his disturbing reign of terror, delivering more of the blood-curdling scares and bone-chilling twists that have cemented his place as one of the world's most legendary horror film icons.
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Whom eradicated veils or walls, destroying snobbery and tradition
Refusing blindfolds or suppression,
Spitting on stagnation and casting blue-prints aside,
Should we sacrifice comic liberty for Sachs's pride?
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Posted Fri Oct 31st, 2008 2:09am Post subject: brand/ross
Would you not consider men like Pablo and Oscar,
Whom eradicated veils or walls, destroying snobbery and tradition
Refusing blindfolds or suppression,
Spitting on stagnation and casting blue-prints aside,
Should we sacrifice comic liberty for Sachs's pride?
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Posted Fri Oct 31st, 2008 2:16am Post subject: brand/ross
I heart something about it but what did they exactly do wrong?
I am what I am
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Posted Fri Oct 31st, 2008 5:56am Post subject: brand/ross
My opinion: What is the purpose of having a pre-record if you aren't going to censor it for content?
I'll admit I won't be crushed if Brand goes but I am partial to Ross.
I used to be EternalStudent on these forums until the switch over. So don't get excited..I'm not someone new and exciting. I'm just me :P
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Posted Fri Oct 31st, 2008 6:22am Post subject: brand/ross
Thousands of people decided to be shocked hours after the programme was broadcast. Can you be shocked in retrospect or is thisjust another example of the Daily Mail fan club worrying about 'values' again?
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Posted Fri Oct 31st, 2008 9:30am Post subject: brand/ross
I have to say that I am amazed of what extent this story has been pushed. I say pushed because that's exactly what has happened. The initial amount of complaints was 2.... two!!!!!! As the Daily Mail ran out of other juicy stories of celeberties with trout lips and who cried on the X factor, then somehow they managed to get their greedy hands on that material. What happened next was mass hysteria, the like that could be compared to Northen Rock scandal or stories of Steve Jobs death that sent the share prices downhill...
What is my point here?? Well, I think the amount of complaints have risen now to 30,500 and this is thanks to media and the way they have fed the public. I am more than sure that majority of those people have not watched Brand/Ross shows and are just out there to have a rant. They moan that those guys are overpaid, obnoxious and worthless... well, how about footballers?? Moreover, they moan that they are paying the license fee and they do not want to see that kind of things on the air... well I'm sure that Market kitchen, Bargain hunt, Escape to the country, Spendaholics and other shows are really where you want to spend your license fee money since they are enterntaining, worth the money, appealing to everyone and very educating. They already get full range of questionable quality shows that they can choose from, leave now something for the ones that apechiate something else. Everything does not have to be appealing for everyone and you don't see me complaining about all the crap that comes from the channels day in day out.
What amazes me even more is that the girl has gotten so much space in the papers and web to advertise her Satanic Slut work and she is so proud of her work(?), though in my opinion just humiliates Sachs even more. I wonder how their Christmas will be.. maybe she performs a lapdance for all the family members.
As far as Sach goes, then I saw the interview where he said he doesn't collect apologies, but afterwards demanded that apologies should be made to his wife, daughter, Satanic slut... (dog, cat, neighbours). Like push me pull you..
What I don't understand is why they aired the show in the first place... The program manager (?) agreed with Sachs to redo the show and get a proper interview and then went ahead and aired the unagreed material. That was incredibly unwise in the first place. But to let go Lesey Douglas.... that I'm too upset to even talk about...
I do want to say that Ross/Brand were incredibly childish and of course this goes bit beyond humor, but it never deserved the attention that the media has given to it and the bubble it has created. I am a big fan of Ross and I was dissapointed, even more because his way of interviewing has become more indepth.. listen the one with Helen Mirren, Simon Schama, Dennis Norden... fantasitic.. But I fear that when he comes back thn things will not be the same....
And then there is Andy... Andy Davies who made such fantastic duo with Jonathan.. I hope he likes the holiday.
I'd say that is enough and I better end this one.
I do apologise if my English is not up to schatch.. I'm not native, so there might me mistakes in the text.
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Posted Fri Oct 31st, 2008 12:15pm Post subject: brand/ross
I wanted to vote "other" for an apology but no was the closest. I think there are few external things to take into account here. For one thing we are in the middle of a depressing recession and people are looking for any story which is not economics related. For another, the media love a witchhunt. They've failed in the last couple of weeks to get rid of Osbourne the politician and so they have cast their net over to Ross and Brand who conveniently appeared. I've not listened to their show, only read transcripts (which were no doubt edited to highlight the worst bits) but what I saw was not humourous. In fact it was just nasty. They should both be very sorry for it and apologise IMO, but the moral outrage and thousands of people sending in belated complaints is just ridiculous. They should really put their energies to better use.
That would be me.
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Posted Fri Oct 31st, 2008 3:11pm Post subject: brand/ross
I can't watch English TV (BBC) here, but I was rather surprised when I read an article about this matter in a German newspaper! That does not happen very often.
And fryfan20, it seems that the Dutch press mentioned it too.
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Posted Fri Oct 31st, 2008 3:14pm Post subject: brand/ross
I can't watch English TV (BBC) here, but I was rather surprised when I read an article about this matter in a German newspaper! That does not happen very often.
And fryfan20, it seems that the Dutch press mentioned it too.
yes there did mention it.
I am what I am
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Posted Fri Oct 31st, 2008 5:57pm Post subject: brand/ross
I know I'm flying in the face of the noisy minority, but I'm seriously considering complaining to the BBC myself as this incident has morphed into a poll and I'm sick of the neotrendies. I'll have a stab at explaining why:
1. I do not need to have listened to this broadcast to have an opinion. As it happens I did listen and thought it was so obviously wrong a child could have worked it out. But like a huge percentage of the population, rightly or wrongly, I would never have been bothered to officially complain. It is immaterial how many complained initially and how many at a later date if the reports on what was said are correct people are complaining for the right reasons
2. Whether or not the Daily Mail 'broke' the story is irrelevant. If it happened, it happened. Look for conspiracies and ye shall find
3. The silly rational behind the defending of this incident from the likes of trehvi are typical. A nonsensical rant with his poor 'Mass hysteria Northern Rock and Steve Jobs scandal' analogies (I think one was actually a scandal wasn't it!) or the references to 'the girl' being in Satanic Sluts as though in some way she deserved it, she may well have, but they didn't ring her! Trehvi and others – is it right to ring up a 78yr old man and tell him you or your mate f***ed his granddaughter - no Daily Mail, no 'if you don't like the show, you can't comment', no 'only 2 complained until someone told the country', no other rubbish. Is it right or not?
4. If it is right, where we going to stop? Maybe ringing old folk up and pestering them until they die. It's seems to fit the criteria set here that if someone likes it, it's OK
5. If it isn't right haven't we got to work out how responsible someone is for their actions and whether if you pay them £6 million a year they should be more or less responsible. The editorial control is another issue, live or recorded the message was left.
I like Ross, I'm the same age and have watched him on and off since his UK version of the Letterman Show on C4. I also like Brand, his Ponderland and live shows are highly amusing. But this was very wrong.
The incident has exploded for a number of reasons. Firstly it's a story about the media and the BBC, so every other competitive TV channel will run it (you'll note the BBC were very quiet about it to start with). Secondly, there is a battle between the BBC, the Press and the viewers. There are a lot of dissatisfied customers out there and a lot are using the complaints procedure in this instance to make a point.
One last point, if I made a call like this to the grandfather of an ex girl friend and he complained to the police, I'd be in trouble. Rather like if I set a business up and conned people out of money with an 0898 scam I'd go to prison....... anyone else think that TV people live in a different world to the rest of us
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Posted Fri Oct 31st, 2008 11:45pm Post subject: brand/ross
One last point, if I made a call like this to the grandfather of an ex girl friend and he complained to the police, I'd be in trouble. Rather like if I set a business up and conned people out of money with an 0898 scam I'd go to prison....... anyone else think that TV people live in a different world to the rest of us
Yes. If you did that, the police would phone you and tell you not to do it again, and you'd say sorry, and that would be that. You wouldn't lose your job.
The response needs to be proportionate - and any punishment meted out to the series producer whose responsibility the broadcast was. You don't fire the talent for saying fuck. If that were the case, Never Mid the Buzzcocks and Have I Got News For You would have been off the air years ago.
And also yes - TV people DO live in a different world than you and I. Comedians have by and large worked at their schtick for ages before getting their breaks. The reason they get their breaks is that they try new things. Trying new things involves risks. And don't please respond by saying that this never used to happen - in the early seventies, such as Manning and Davidson used to get away with jokes about entire races of people.
In short - this "incident" is nothing of the sort. It was just a crap joke that backfired. Nothing new - it happens every day. No need to go all "butterfly on a wheel" with Brand & Ross.
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Video Surveillance Reality Check: Part 5
Industry thinkers weigh in with current perspectives on surveillance industry trends
Patience is still in order as it will likely take until 2011 for a critical mass of cameras and recorders to support standards. It may not be a major factor for real world deployments next year but it is likely to be soon.
While the economy and the disappointment of video analytics has weighed down video surveillance, megapixel, hybrid DVRs and standards are all driving the technology to greater heights that should lead to improved security over the next few years.
About the author: John Honovich is the founder of IPVideoMarket.info, a website dedicated to video surveillance. John researches and writes extensively for IPVideoMarket.info, providing ongoing and timely analysis of new technologies and emerging products. Prior to founding IPVideoMarket.info, John was a successful manager and engineer working closely with security managers to develop video surveillance solutions. As director of product management for 3VR Security, John helped design and deploy industry leading video analytic and facial recognition software for the banking and retail market. As general manager of Sensormatic Hawaii, John lead large scale military and critical infrastructure deployments of video analytics, IP video and wireless video surveillance. Before entering the physical security industry, John was a senior engineer designing IP Video over DSL networks for telecommunication carriers.
Previous articles in this series:
- Video Surveillance Reality Check, part 1, by Dr. Bob Banerjee of Bosch Security Systems
- Video Surveillance Reality Check, part 2, by Ari Erenthal of B&H Photo/Video
- Video Surveillance Reality Check, part 3, by Guy Apple, NVT
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Tina Fey Plays Sarah Palin In Return To 'SNL'
"30 Rock" star Tina Fey returned to "Saturday Night Live" last night for the NBC show's season premiere, playing her political lookalike, Governor Sarah Palin. Since Palin entered the national scene as the running mate of Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, the bespectacled brunette has earned a number of comparisons to Tina, who handled the governor's Alaskan accent and folksy style with gusto.
Appearing alongside Amy Poehler as Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, the pair offered "A Nonpartisan Message" to America about sexism in the campaign.
The sketch satirized such topics as foreign policy and Palin's religious beliefs.
"I can see Russia from my house!" she said, adding about global warming, "I believe it's just God hugging us closer."
But Tina wasn't the only guest star — Olympic champ Michael Phelps hosted the show and performed in a variety of sketches, calling it "the ninth greatest moment of my life," following his eight gold medals at the Beijing Games.
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Scientists warn of tourism threat to Antarctica
Antarctic scientists warned Wednesday that a surge in tourists visiting the frozen continent and new roads and runways built to service research facilities were threatening its fragile environment.
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(Phys.org)—Using underwater video cameras to record fish feeding on South Pacific coral reefs, scientists have found that herbivorous fish can be picky eaters – a trait that could spell trouble for endangered reef systems.
Home aquarium species a potential threat to California waters
Citizen science reveals that protected areas allow wildlife to spread in response to climate change
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So When Is A Lie A Lie? (update)
Or is this just "cynical manipulation?"
President Obama in Elkhart, IN today (email transcript – Fed. News Svc) in answer to a question by Helen Castello, a person in the crowd attending the rally:
So — so we may — we may debate– we — we can debate, you know, whether you'd rather have this tax cut versus that tax cut or this project versus that project. Be clear, though, that there aren't — there aren't individual pork projects that members of Congress are putting into this bill. Regardless of what the critics say, there are no earmarks in this bill. That's part of the change that we're bringing to Washington, is making sure that this money is well-spent to actually create jobs right here in Elkhart.
No earmarks huh? Does President Obama really know that? Or even believe it?
Here he is addressing the House Democrats in Williamsburg last Friday night:
Then there's the argument, well, this is full of pet projects. When was the last time that we saw a bill of this magnitude move out with no earmarks in it? Not one. (Applause.)
We report. You decide.
But you have to wonder how Ms. Castello, who gushed all over Mr. Obama, must now feel knowing he lied to her face about earmarks knowing full well, as indicated by his remarks to Democrats, that the bill indeed included earmarks?
Hope and change.
UPDATE: Here's a link from a local TV station in Indiana which validates the first quote (although they end up paraphrasing Obama).
Rangel to Be Cleared?
Given the vaunted status of tax cheats amongst the Democrats, you're all shocked, I'm sure:
House Ways and Means Chairman Charles B. Rangel predicted, on C-SPAN's Newsmakers program that aired Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, that his multitude of ethics woes would soon disappear. "I think that next Tuesday you will see a break in this and as soon as the Ethics Committee organizes they ought to be able to dismiss this," National Journal's CongressDaily quoted the Rangel as saying.
If so, it's hard to imagine that the Select Committee on Ethics will have devoted anything more than a cursory glance at the various issues raised. Consider just one aspect, for which documents are in the public record: Rangel's financial disclosure forms. We took a look at his filings going all the way back to 1978, the first year members were required to disclose information on their personal finances, and found 28 instances in which he failed to report acquiring, owning or disposing of assets. Assets worth between $239,026 and $831,000 appear or disappear with no disclosure of when they were acquired, how long they were held, or when they were sold, as the operative House rules at the time required.
This is all according to Charlie, of course. Much like the Obama team clearing itself of any inappropriate behavior in the Blagojevich troubles, taking Charlie's word here would not be advisable. However, he seems to know that something is coming, and considering that Speaker Pelosi made little to no effort to support the investigation, we shouldn't be surprised if Rangel walks away from this with his Chairmanship still intact.
Most ethical Congress ever!
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Old Habits? Or Business as Usual?
Please ignore the outrage you hear from Congress about Citi almost buying a new airplane. Apparently that's an inappropriate expenditure, but this is appropriate:
New York's Charles Rangel and five other Democratic members of the House enjoyed a trip to the Caribbean sponsored in part by Citigroup (see above) in November – after Congress had approved the $700 bailout for financial firms (including Citigroup).
The members no doubt will object to the terms "junket," but that shoe fits. The National Legal and Policy Center, a watchdog group, has asked Neil Barofsky, the special inspector general for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to investigate the Nov. 6-9 excursion to the island of St. Maarten.
It was called the Caribbean Multi-Cultural Business Conference, but "the primary purpose … for most participants appeared to be to take a vacation," said the NLPC. And not only was the timing lousy, but "corporate sponsorship of such an event was banned by House rules adopted on March 1, 2007, in response to the (lobbyist Jack) Abramoff scandal," the group pointed out.
Joining Rangel on that trip were Donald Payne of New Jersey, Sheila Jackson-Lee of Texas, Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick of Michigan, Bennie Thompson of Mississippi and Donna Christenson, delegate from the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Your "most ethical Congress ever" hard at work watching over those Wall Street fat cats.
Hope and change.
Irony – It's Becoming A Democratic Exclusive
Tom Daschle a few years ago [pdf]:
Make no mistake, tax cheaters cheat us all, and the IRS should enforce our laws to the letter.
Tom Daschle today:
"Daschle spokeswoman Jenny Backus said he had known since June 208 that his luxury car and driver provided by wealthy Democratic donor, longtime friend and business associate Leo Hindery might be taxable, but never expected the amount to be such a 'jaw-dropping' sum and 'thought it was being taken care of' by his accountant."
Of course he did. Let's get real here – he never really checked or cared until he found out he was in line to take a cabinet post with the most ethical administration ever. And then suddenly it was both important and a priority.
Say "hi" to Tim Geithner for us, will you Tom?
Hope and change.
[Via Don Surber]
An "Honest" Mistake
I've come to understand that Democrats don't like tax cuts, but even more importantly, they don't like paying taxes. This time its Obama's HHS nominee, Tom Daschle. Apparently Mr. Daschle was absolutely clueless that he should have been paying taxes on a car and driver which was provided at taxpayer expense:
After being defeated in his 2004 re-election campaign to the Senate, Daschle in 2005 became a consultant and chairman of the executive advisory board at InterMedia Advisors.
Based in New York City, InterMedia Advisors is a private equity firm founded in part by longtime Daschle friend and Democratic fundraiser Leo Hindery, the former president of the YES network (the New York Yankees' and New Jersey Devils' cable television channel).
That same year he began his professional relationship with InterMedia, Daschle began using the services of Hindery's car and driver.
The Cadillac and driver were never part of Daschle's official compensation package at InterMedia, but Mr. Daschle — who as Senate majority leader enjoyed the use of a car and driver at taxpayer expense — didn't declare their services on his income taxes, as tax laws require.
During the vetting process to become HHS secretary, Daschle corrected the tax violation, voluntarily paying $101,943 in back taxes plus interest, working with his accountant to amend his tax returns for 2005 through 2007.
Now I'd expect to be told this is just an "honest" mistake, much like Tim Geithner's. And of course, the same people who defended the tax cheat who is now Secretary of Treasury, are defending Daschle:
"The president has confidence that Sen. Daschle is the right person to lead the fight for health care reform," White House deputy press secretary Bill Burton said. "In preparation for his nomination, Sen. Daschle and his accountant identified some tax issues and fixed them. They filed amended return with the IRS and made payments with interest. Sen. Daschle brought these issues to the Finance Committee's attention when he submitted his nomination forms and we are confident the committee is going to schedule a hearing for him very soon and he will be confirmed."
Jim Manley, a spokesman for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., added: "Sen. Daschle will be confirmed as secretary of health and human services. He has a long and distinguished career and record in public service and is the best person to help reform health care in this country."
When did Daschle "identify" these tax problems? It appears only after the distinct probability that Obama would win and that he'd be serving in Obama's administration. Suddenly he was concerned:
Daschle reimbursed the IRS $31,462 in taxes and interest for tax year 2005; $35,546 for 2006; and $34,935 for 2007, a Daschle spokesperson said, adding that Daschle had asked his accountant to look into the tax implications of the car and driver five months before Obama won the presidency.
It wasn't important in 2005, 2006 or 2007. It only became important when not paying them stood in the way of a possible job in the administration.
The Daschle spokesperson told ABC News that the senator, facing questions from the committee, has said "he deeply regretted his mistake. When he realized it was a mistake he corrected it rapidly."
Yup, some real ethical giants are going to be running the ship of state aren't they?
Hope and change.


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Naughty Birds Wallpaper from Emery & Cie
Is that a roll of wallopaper with color matched paint???
That looks FANTASTIC.
I agree with you, DahliaCactus. The effect is stunning. Then I HAD to go look at their images, and the first one is with gray:
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I haven't posted one of these in a while, and I figured I had better post this one before Marvel's House of M finishes and it gets too dated to really enjoy.
I'll warn you, this one is presented as part 1 on a series, with any luck I will have another one made soon.
Hope you all like it, and I can't wait for your feedback.
Rated 3.5 / 5 stars September 11, 2005
Good Cartoon, Could Be A Little Longer
The cartoon was great. However, I thought it was a little short. I do love how you had Tony Stark acting after he got drunk.
I love how you do parodies of certain things that happend at Marvel (events that most people hated). I hope you do more than just X-Men. I would love to see one of these cartoons involving other characters like Spider-Man: The Clone Saga or Daredevil becoming the Kingpin.
Rated 3.5 / 5 stars January 1, 2006
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Good Job
The characters and graphics were pretty good and original, but the proffesor looked like tin tin with no hair, which isnt actually bad.
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Nice parody...
I love the House of M saga so far. If it's as good as hyped, I can't wait till the end! :)
I really love how you make fun of X Men. The Phoenix Endsong one was hilarious. You're a cool guy. This flash was great. Keep it up! :D
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NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase say the loss from a highly publicized trading blunder a couple months ago is more than double the original $2 billion estimate.
The bank now says the loss is about $4.4 billion.
On a conference call this morning, CEO Jamie Dimon (DY'-muhn) is telling Wall Street analysts: "We don't take it lightly." Dimon says the bank has closed the division of the bank responsible for the bad trade and moved the remainder of the trading position under its investment banking division.
Overall, JPMorgan says it earned $5 billion, or $1.21 per share, for the second quarter, which covers April through June and includes the bank's disclosure of the trading loss on May 10.
The bank also says it is reducing its net income for the first quarter by $459 million after discovering information that "raises questions about the integrity" of values placed on certain trades.
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Below we have updates on all that is currently available to pick with the weather finally turning in our favour, making a gentle stroll around the farm possible rather than a mad dash between the showers, as has often been the case this summer! As we enter into the bank holiday weekend we open our 4 acres of established apple orchards for 'pick your own'. Also butchery news with 'New Season' Tregothnan Estate venison this weekend and an early heads up on our forthcoming great sausage taste...
This weekend we have ready to pick; Katie, a crisp and juicy blushed apple originating from Skandinavia and Greensleeve, a very juicy, crisp green apple from a cross between Golden Delicious and James Grieve. It is a little early for the Bramley cookers but you could pick a few of the larger ones and with the orchard being surrounded by our large cultivated blackberries laden with fruit their couldn't be a better time for that pie!
Also just starting are our long awaited Runner Beans, which are very late this year due to the bad summer. Strawberries and Raspberries are still picking in reasonable quantities and it is your last chance to get the last few Red or Whitecurrants hanging from the bushes before they drop of to feed the birds!
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It will be on sale this weekend having been hung for the perfect amount of time that should make for a very tender and flavoursome animal. Pete our butcher will be available to assist with your desired cut along with myself, or one of our chefs always on hand to give some interesting tips on cooking and presentation. It will also be featuring on our restaurant specials menu over the next two weeks as we have another animal arriving next week. My favoured recipe at the moment would be Medallions of Venison set against our own mint and parsley butter crushed new potatoes with our fine green beans served under a rich whiskey cream sauce with portobello mushrooms, this dish has had great reviews in the restaurant over the last 2 days !!
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Quality 101: Quality Management Improvement Program in a Single-Specialty ASC
By Gayle R. Evans, RN, CNOR, MBA, CASC
Managers and administrators agonize over the requirement to implement a meaningful quality improvement program in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC). It is especially trying in a single-specialty center where there may only be one or two physicians. Accreditation agencies consider the following programs part of the quality management program:
- Quality management (using a specified process)
- Risk management
- Physician peer review
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) requires that at least two physicians are part of their quality improvement (QI) program. The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) requires the use of clinical practice guidelines for the surgery center. The quality program for the ASC should be consistent with the mission of the organization. Areas to be evaluated should include cost, patient care, and administrative functions of the center. The quality improvement program should review processes that are high-risk, high-volume or problem-prone to monitor. It is the responsibility of the governing body to monitor the QI program. The program should use rate-based indicators; these are the rates of occurrence which demonstrate a trend, exceed established thresholds, or are significantly different than indicators in other institutions. A second indicator is adverse-incident based. Adverse incidents are indicators that require an individual case review for every occurrence.
To improve the existing processes of patient care, to continuously measure the effectiveness of that care no matter the size of the surgery center, and to effectively develop the program tools to monitor the ongoing activities of the center are critical. These actions are especially important when one staff member has to perform many roles and cannot effectively remember the activities of one week, much less the activities within a quarter, when identifying frequency of occurrence. Tools that may be used in a center to track data in an ongoing manner include:
- Variance tools
- Patient satisfaction surveys
- Critical indicator monitor
- Peer review
Variance Tools
Variance tools are simple documents that allow a manager to monitor a trend. Indicators are identified to monitor the quality and appropriateness of important aspects of care. Indicators will identify high-volume, problem-prone, and/or high-risk processes. The indicators are objective, measurable, and based on current knowledge and clinical experience. Collaborative and specific indicators of both key processes and outcomes of care are designed, measured, and assessed in order to develop a study of their results. Indicators measured in a variance tool include but are not limited to:
- Procedure delay (patient is late, physician is late, or instruments are not sterile)
- Patient delay (lab work is not ready, patient is late, consent forms are not signed, there is a patient emergency, or the patient is a noshow)
- Instrument/equipment delay (instruments are not sterilized, there is an equipment malfunction, there is a break in sterile technique, or equipment is not available)
Patient Satisfaction Surveys
Each patient will be given a patient satisfaction form at discharge and asked to complete and return it in a manner that is effective to successful retrieval. These forms will be monitored each month and a report given in quarterly meeting. The center should examine the process of collecting these surveys, aiming for at least a 10 percent return rate. The center should set its goal for achieving a specific return rate; these forms are critical because they reflect patients' opinions of your center.
Critical Indicators
Critical indicators can be used to review specific functions in the surgery center process. Critical indicators are effective to evaluate specific items that cannot be tracked by any of the other tools, such as:
- Extended stay in recovery
- Extended length of surgery
- Use of reversal
- Excessive nausea and vomiting
- Return to the operating room
Peer Review
Peer review is the most misunderstood process, especially in a small center. It is the physician's responsibility to perform peer review and the center's responsibility to report the results. Choose a reasonable number of charts for random review. In addition to the random review, peer review should include any patients who have experienced unusual occurrences such as hospital admission, elevated blood pressure, return to the operating room, excessive pain, etc. Peer review consists of looking for reasonable care given by the physician, using their documentation as a guide; this is why physicians need to review physicians.
The QI Process
All staff members must participate in the quality management and improvement process. Medical staff will be an integral part of the process and will have representation on the quality management and improvement committee. The facility's quality management and improvement program will use appropriate analysis tools and statistical reporting to evaluate identified indicators. Reevaluation of quality improvement studies should occur consistently. Asimple QI process can be explained by using the "FOCUS PDCA" strategy for improving organization performance:
Find a process to improve
Organize an effort to work on improvement
Clarify current knowledge of the process
Understand process variation and capability
Select a strategy for improvement The cycle that can be used in the ASC is:
1. Determine data needed to monitor the improvement in the process
2. Determine indicators for the improvement-monitoring plan
3. During the planning process several issues should be resolved:
- Why is this idea being monitored?
- Who will be involved in the process?
- What do they need to know to participate in the process?
- What are the timetables?
- How will the process be implemented?
- What are the success factors?
- How will the process and the outcomes be measured and assessed?
- Collect and analyze data on improvement in the process
- Make improvement changes/actions when indicated and appropriate
This step involves implementing the pilot test and collecting actual performance data
- Establish decision/review points to determine the effectiveness of changes
- Assess the effects of improvements
- Analyze the improvement results
This step involves analyzing collected data during the process to determine whether the improvement action was successful in achieving the desired outcome(s). Actual test performance is compared to desired performance targets and baseline results achieved using the established process.
The team meets on a regular basis to determine what was learned. Tests or actions are repeated, if necessary, to ensure improvement. This step involves taking action:
- If the pilot test is not successful, the cycle is repeated. Once the actions have been shown to be successful, they are made part of the standard operating procedure
- The effectiveness of the action will continue to be measured and assessed to ensure that improvement is maintained
- Report all activities to the governing body
All actions implemented will be restudied within a specified period of time to evaluate effectiveness.
- Study will be reopened as determined by committee
- The quality management and improvement process will be a part of orientation and annual training of employees
All quality management and improvement activities will be reported to the governing body.
- The governing body will take appropriate action on the quality management and improvement activities as necessary
Annual evaluation of the quality management and improvement program should occur to determine the effectiveness of the program as part of the total surgery center appraisal. A written report of this evaluation is submitted to the governing body. This report includes:
- Identified opportunities to improve care
- Corrective actions taken to resolve issues identified and make improvements
- Educational programs related to continuous quality management and improvement activities
- Program changes planned as a result of the annual evaluation (changes in scope, organization, objectives, etc.).
Gayle R. Evans, RN, CNOR, MBA, CASC, is founder and president of Continuum Healthcare Consultants, Inc. and Quality Surgery Centers.


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Ryan Malone (born December 1, 1979) is an American professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Ryan Malone was drafted in the fourth round, 115th overall by the Penguins in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.
Malone was born near Pittsburgh, where he attended Upper St. Clair High School in Pittsburgh for two years. He played hockey during his junior year at Shattuck-St. Mary's in Faribault, Minnesota, a school later attended by Zach Parise and Sidney Crosby. During his senior year, Malone played with the Omaha Lancers of the USHL and attended Millard North High School.


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Mustard Magazine Michael Palin Interview
Psychedelia: oh nice thanks! it reminds me of the family tree in the dnays and 1948 dvd's but plus cute drawings :p
That was my first though too when I got this magazine and saw that!
love dvd extra stuff, they should make the dvdboxes bigger and fill 'em! like the box with the inflatable parrot. maybe an inflatable Michael? that would sell :O
They actually had a 16 Ton boxed set available at one time that came with all that stuff! Minus the blow up Mikey that is.... Oh I would have to sell my body for THAT!
Oh cool! I wanted that set but it was only region 2 and at the time I had a crap DVD player that was not multi-regional!
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