text:
+ Log in or register to post
Results 1 to 10 of 87
Thread: Burning Heretics (IC)
Monday, 25th February, 2008, 07:50 PM #1
Burning Heretics (IC)
You all sit around one of the two large tables in the guilds main room. Piles of crates and broken furniture litter two of the corners while the two back rooms are full of various junk left behind by the previous owners. It has been a week and you have all been slowly clearing the place out but there really is a lot of random stuff and you dont feel like going through it all. Four days ago Wyce contacted you and told you that youd be meeting up with a client. He had already discussed the issue of price but had to be away for a recruiting mission on the day the client wanted to meet. He figured since you were all the ones doing it, you could take care of the client. All he told you was that it was a woman from the Hospitaler guild. Since youre currently rooming upstairs its not all that difficult to
meet with her so you more or less agreed to it. Sandy is seated at the bar with her heads in her hands--passed out cold.
The lady comes in exactly on time and steps onto the new carpet Wyce had bought to make the place look a bit more like a home and less like a tavern. She is dressed in long white robes with gold and blue embroidery on the sleeves. Her face is old and wrinkled and she has a long, silver braid hanging down her back. She rests on a staff crested with a silver version of the symbol on her robe: an open hand with a symmetrical cross on the palm. When she sees you gathered at the table she smiles with a large grin and walks toward you. Greetings, I am Lady Sasha Henwiel of the Hospitaler Guild. I spoke to a Mr. Wyce a few days ago about a job we needed attending too. I do hope you can help me. As she hobbles over to the table you cannot help but notice the large sack clinking at her side.
Edit: Here's a picture of what the inside of the headquarters looks like.
Last edited by Jack of Tales; Tuesday, 26th February, 2008 at 04:39 PM.
- EN World
- has no influence
- on advertisings
- that are displayed by
- Google Adsense
Monday, 25th February, 2008, 08:26 PM #2
OOC I'm not sure if we should start posting here yet or wait for the others to be ready, but if so seeing Sandy passed out on the bar Xavier would carry her up to one of the spare bedrooms, or if none are available, lay her down in his bed before the client arrived. Xavier would hope it would look a little more professional.
Monday, 25th February, 2008, 08:40 PM #3
At your insistence, Sandy allows herself to be dragged upstairs.
Spoiler:OOC: Feel free to wait for the others if you want. I just wanted to have an intro up. We have three players with ready characters and one other who has changes to make/background to elaborate upon. If any others join up later it won't be difficult to squeeze them in or just have them wait for the next game.
Monday, 25th February, 2008, 10:33 PM #4
Acolyte (Lvl 2)
- Join Date
- Apr 2005
- Posts
- 4,637
ø Ignore moritheil
Alatheil Dawnmist, wiz 3, uninjured
"Greetings, Lady Sasha," Alatheil responds, automatically rising from her seat. "I do hope we can help each other." Upon reflection, it's not the most diplomatic thing to say, but it's out before she can take it back.
The elf is plainly dressed in clothing suitable for travel, but a careful eye would note the quality of the filigreed rapier hilt at her belt and signet ring on her hand as perhaps setting her apart from a normal traveler. Apart from the ring, she wears no visible jewelry. An abnormal number of bulging pouches hang from her belt, and a few more have been sewn into her jacket.
Last edited by moritheil; Monday, 25th February, 2008 at 10:43 PM.
Will save or clickOriginally Posted by edhel
I, for one, welcome our new petunia overlords.
Originally Posted by Malum
It was a war of attrition. The players had a set amount of hit points vs. the FB who had unlimited hit points.
Originally Posted by K
Anything with 'Elven' in the name does more damage.
Originally Posted by Nifft
I have great respect for "realism" in its natural habitat ("reality"), but I find it out of place in D&D, and on this board in particular.
Invasion! OOC IC RG
The City Arcana
Hall of the Dwarven Lord
Tuesday, 26th February, 2008, 02:35 PM #5
Defender (Lvl 8)
- Join Date
- Oct 2006
- Location
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Posts
- 4,971
ø Ignore covaithe
"Well met, Lady Sasha," Geraint says, also rising and offering his hand in greeting, his voice deep and confident. "Welcome to the home of the Redtol Wyverns. I hope you'll pardon the decor; we have only recently taken possession of the building, and Vincent made it clear that your request was important enough that we should see you immediately. Please, sit down. Now, what can we do for the Hospitalers?"
Last edited by covaithe; Tuesday, 26th February, 2008 at 02:36 PM. Reason: different color, one that I can actually see
My games
Check out Living 4th Edition, a community-run 4e D&D living world open to all. Now open for character and adventure submissions!
Tuesday, 26th February, 2008, 04:05 PM #6
Xavier the Bold - Rogue2/Fighter1 - HP: 24/24
While returning downstairs and seeing their client already there, Xavier will feel embarrassed and disappointed in what he perceives as unprofessional behaviour and attempt to move as discreetly as possible to avoid interrupting (Move Silently (1d20+8=28) ). If/When their patron looks at Xavier, he'll say "My deepest apologies for the lateness of my arrival milady, I hope this doesn't reflect on your opinion of either myself or the Wyverns" (Diplomacy (1d20+3=17) )
Tuesday, 26th February, 2008, 04:35 PM #7
The woman looks at each person in turn. She looks you in the eyes and you can see the smile behind them match the one on her face. Her gentle brown eyes hold only worry and it does not seem as if the shoddy surroundings offend her. Mr. Wyce and I have known one another for years. Id be surprised if this place was cleaner then it currently is. Although where is that young lass, Sandra, I believe her name is? She was so kind to me last time I was here.
But anyway, we should get down to business. I have already arranged the payment with Vincent unless any one of you feels the need to renegotiate? A sum of two thousand gold crowns will be paid upon the completion of the task we require completed.
You see, a Church of Rivka has recently been burned to the ground. The priestess, a woman by the name of Elizabeth Barnum, was murdered. Her internal organs were scooped out and tossed about the churchs small cemetery while her head was removed and staked to a nearby tree. Several local farmers who are worshippers at the church have also been found dead. We would send out a patrol to deal with the issue but the current border clashes with both Oor and Dormithar force us to gain outside help. I do hope you understand. I would like you to investigate the matter, prevent more of the local farmers from being killed and bring those responsible to justice.
I do not need to know how you plan to achieve this. Wexens Crossing, the small village where the church was, does not have a local constabulary or judge of any kind. It is more a loose collection of spread out farms with an inn and marketplace in the center. The only problems they ever have are goblins looting barn houses or a farmer or two who tries to sell outside the local guilds rules.
There will be no need to bring proof of your investigation or subsequent...elimination of the problem. I trust Wyce and can trust that any friend of his would be competent enough to know not to cheat one of Keldons Orders. If you have any questions, please ask them now. I would like for you to leave come morning so that no one else is killed."
After finishing her long-winded speech the lady sits back in the chair and looks at the assembled party. She seems pleased to get the words out and to a one you can tell that the issue is of great worry to her. She shuts her eyes briefly, showing a brief sign of tiredness.
Tuesday, 26th February, 2008, 10:01 PM #8
Acolyte (Lvl 2)
- Join Date
- Apr 2005
- Posts
- 4,637
ø Ignore moritheil
Alatheil's eyes harden and she grows grave at the description of the murder. She is quiet for now, letting others ask the first question while she thinks of possible reasons.
OOC : Knowledge checks - can she think of any significance to the details?
Know religion, arcana, nobility (1d20 10=14, 1d20 10=27, 1d20 9=11)
Will save or clickOriginally Posted by edhel
I, for one, welcome our new petunia overlords.
Originally Posted by Malum
It was a war of attrition. The players had a set amount of hit points vs. the FB who had unlimited hit points.
Originally Posted by K
Anything with 'Elven' in the name does more damage.
Originally Posted by Nifft
I have great respect for "realism" in its natural habitat ("reality"), but I find it out of place in D&D, and on this board in particular.
Invasion! OOC IC RG
The City Arcana
Hall of the Dwarven Lord
Tuesday, 26th February, 2008, 10:55 PM #9
Defender (Lvl 8)
- Join Date
- Oct 2006
- Location
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Posts
- 4,971
ø Ignore covaithe
Geraint Beldarane, Favored Soul 3, 24/24 hp
Geraint's face is somber as the lady relates the details of the slaughter. "Dreamer guard their rest," he says solemnly when she finishes. "This is a terrible tale you bear, my lady, and my comrades and I will waste no time doing our utmost to see the survivors protected and the culprits... dealt with, but... Truly, this is shocking. Can you think of any reason that anyone would bear ill will towards the followers of Rivka? Was there no explanation, no threats against the rest of the populace?"
oocWould we have any idea where Wexen's Crossing is? If not, Geraint will want to inquire about its location, of course.
My games
Check out Living 4th Edition, a community-run 4e D&D living world open to all. Now open for character and adventure submissions!
Tuesday, 26th February, 2008, 11:26 PM #10
While he awaits the response from Geraint's questions, Xavier will lean back in his chair and try to digest the news. He'll also attempt to recall anything he might have heard locally about the town and rumblings of trouble (Knowledge(local) (1d20+5=9) ).


text:
A mother who is breastfeeding may also need to be treated if she has a fungal infection on her breasts. This will help decrease the chance of re-infecting the infant. Candidiasis (sometimes called moniliasis or a yeast infection) is an infection caused by yeast on the skin and mucous membranes. When the infection occurs in the mouth, it is called thrush. If an infant has thrush, there is a chance that the infant also has a yeast infection in the diaper area.
Thrush is caused by a fungus called Candida albicans. It occurs commonly in the neonate and infant. Older children with thrush often have another health problem that causes the condition to develop. The following are some of the factors that may increase the chance of the infant developing thrush:
Antibiotics. Antibiotics can cause yeast to grow, because the normal bacteria in tissues are killed off, letting the yeast grow unhampered.
Steroids. Steroids may decrease the child's immune system and decrease the ability to fight normal infections.
Poor immune system. If the infant has a poor immune system and an inability to fight infection from another chronic disease, he or she is at an increased risk for developing thrush.
The following are the most common signs and symptoms of candidiasis. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
In the mouth (thrush):
The tongue becomes white
White patches on the cheeks or throat (these white lesions do not scrape off easily)
In the diaper area:
Very red lesions with well-defined edges (lesions may be raised)
Sores that have pus in them
Yeast infections in the diaper area usually have additional lesions away from the diaper area (i.e., on the stomach or thighs). A boy's scrotum may also be affected.
The symptoms of candidiasis may resemble other dermatologic conditions or medical problems. Always consult your child's physician for a diagnosis.
The diagnosis of candidiasis is made by your child's physician after a thorough history and physical examination. After examining the lesions, the physician may perform cultures of the lesions to help verify the diagnosis and to help in selecting the best treatment.
Candidiasis is highly treatable with medicated ointments and other interventions. Treatment depends on the site of the infection. Specific treatment will be determined by your child's physician based on:
Your child's age, overall health, and medical history
Extent of the disease
Your child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
Expectations for the course of the disease
Your opinion or preference
Treatment may include:
Anti-fungal medication that is applied on the lesions in the mouth
Oral anti-fungal medication
In the diaper area use an anti-fungal diaper cream
Keep your child's diaper area clean and dry. Let your child's bottom be exposed to air for approximately 15 minutes, several times throughout the day.
A mother who is breastfeeding may also need to be treated if she has a fungal infection on her breasts. This will help decrease the chance of re-infecting the infant.
The third-party content provided in the Health Library of phoebeputney.com is for informational purposes only and is not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease, or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your physician. If you or your child has or suspect you may have a health problem, please consult your primary care physician. If you or your child may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 or other emergency health care provider immediately in the United States or the appropriate health agency of your country. For more information regarding site usage, please visit: Privacy Information, Terms of Use or Disclaimer.
© 2014 Phoebe Putney Health System | 417 Third Avenue, Albany, Georgia 31701 | Telephone 877.312.1167
Phoebe Putney Health System is a network of hospitals, family medicine clinics, rehab facilities, auxiliary services, and medical education training facilities. Founded in 1911,
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (the flagship hospital) is one of Georgia's largest comprehensive regional medical centers. From the beginning, Phoebe's mission and vision
has been to bring the finest medical talent and technology to the citizens of Southwest Georgia, and to serve all citizens of the community regardless of ability to pay.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Squabbling Egyptian Labor Party Meets to Choose Leaders
BY Mohammad Baali
Albawaba.com - Cairo
The executive committee of the Egyptian opposition Labor Party has chosen Mahfouz Azzam to be party deputy head and Talat Remaih, the current party secretary general, as editor-in-chief of the party newspaper Al Shaab.
The selections were made at the committee's meeting on Friday evening.
The executive committee meeting was not attended by the party head, Ibrahim Shukri, whose differences with the party's secretary general, Magdi Hussein, recently came to the fore.
The rift has become particularly evident ever since Shukri's unilateral announcement of the selection of Hamed Zaidan as Al Shaab editor-in-chief in place of Hussein, who held the post until Friday evening.
The executive committee is reportedly dominated by the Islamist-oriented group led by Magdi Hussein, which includes Azzam and Remaih.
Shukri has been trying to reach a deal with the Egyptian government to exclude the Islamist group from the party leadership in exchange for the cancellation of the year-old ban on the party.
The party was banned upon a decision from the party affairs committee at the Shura Council, which is dominated by members of the ruling National Democratic Party.
The decision followed a campaign launched by Al Shaab newspaper against the Egyptian Ministry of Culture, after the ministry reprinted the novel Walima Li Aa'shab Al Bahr (A Banquet of Seaweed) by the Syrian writer Haider Haider.
The government move sparked violent demonstrations at Al Azhar University, during which the students shouted slogans accusing the government of sponsoring and spreading atheism. Hundreds of students, citizens and policemen were injured in the clashes – Albawaba.com
Top Headlines
- Squabbling Egyptian Labor Party Leaders Might Bury the Hatchet
- Dismissed Egyptian Labor Party Leader Refuses to Go Quietly
- Leader of Egypt's Banned Labor Party Denies Rift Rumors
- Consultations Underway in Egypt to Choose Successor for Late Opposition Party Leader
- Egyptian Journalists End Hunger Strike after Government Compromise


text:
Vestax S-1 Premium Stage Controller is in fact a turntable turned guitar shape. Designed for the DJ who no longer wants to be hidden behind a set of turntables, the S1 utilizes CDs and MP3s instead of vinyl (duh) to mix and scratch. We should point out that these wacky devices are made to order only, and any color can be specified. Vestax will only produce 20 units and if that doesn't sound like a ploy to sell, I don't know what does. Check out the product page for full details, and should cost $3000, but not clear where you can actually buy.
S-1 Stage Controller [RedFerret]


text:
7 Germs That Kill
Germs may be too small to see, but don't let their size fool you: Certain bacteria and molds are terrifying, causing more than 100,000 American deaths each year. To make matters worse, these microorganisms tend to mutate, becoming impervious to the drugs we've developed to defeat them. How can you spot killer germs before they colonize, invade, and multiply? Read on as we reveal the seven scariest germs,and what you can do to protect yourself. According to the Infectious Diseases Society, these potentially lethal microbes have exhibited the most harmful drug resistance.
Deadly Microbes
These dangerous, antibiotic-resistant bacteria are often spread between medical equipment, sinks, and even food, so hospital patients are a high-risk group. And infection can occur in several sites throughout the body, including the heart and blood, bones and joints, central nervous system, eyes and ears, urinary tract, lungs, and skin.
Fortunately, most hospitals have programs in place for the prevention of nosocomial diseases (infections contracted by patients while under medical care).
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Klebsiella infections most commonly occur in people with weakened immune systems and underlying diseases, as well as hospital patients. Some of the most common hospital-acquired infections caused by Klebsiella include surgical wound infections and infections of the blood, and if not treated early enough, both can progress to shock, or even death.
Transmission of Klebsiella infections can be reduced through strict adherence to hospital protocol, including frequent hand-washing.
The O157:H7 strain is linked to the 2006 E. coli outbreak of fresh spinach in the United States.
Fortunately, the likelihood of O157:H7 transmission can be reduced by carefully cleaning fruits and vegetables, thoroughly cooking meat, and washing your hands after using the bathroom.
Typically not dangerous for healthy people with strong immune systems, certain antibiotic-resistant enterococci (like VRE) can cause life-threatening infections in those with compromised immune systems-specifically the very young, very old, and very ill. To date, hospitals are the most documented source of VRE in the United States, according to the CDC.
Careful hygiene is an important part of avoiding transmission of VRE, especially if you're a home caregiver. The CDC recommends washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom, handling soiled clothing, or preparing food.
The bacteria are often spread through skin contact and are harmless until they enter the bloodstream. Then they can cause infections as deadly as pneumonia, meningitis, or septicemia.
Overuse of antibiotics has led to the emergence of drug-resistant forms, such as methicillin-resistant Staphlyococcous aureus (MRSA), which can be treated with vancomycin, though recent strains that are less responsive to that antibiotic have surfaced.
To protect yourself against MRSA, which causes 19,000 deaths annually according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, wash your hands frequently, use antibiotics properly, avoid sharing items that come in contact with the skin, and keep wounds clean and covered.
Most types are harmless, but for people with weakened immune systems or lung diseases, certain specimens of Aspergillus can cause aspergillosis, a group of infections that can be deadly. In 50 to 90 percent of cases involving invasive aspergillosis (the most severe form), the outcome is death, especially if the illness develops drug resistance and the patient suffers from another disease such as AIDS or cancer.
Fortunately, a medical breakthrough came in 2005 when British researchers were able to decipher Aspergillus's genetic code, which will potentially lead to more effective treatments.
As with Aspergillus and MRSA, A. baumanni is especially dangerous to people who are already ill. Causing pneumonia, meningitis, and blood and wound infections, it has a mortality rate as high as 75 percent.
A. baumannii infections are often treated with polymyxins or imipenem, an antibiotic that carries a risk of seizures.
Germs may be too small to see, but don't let their size fool you: Certain bacteria and molds are terrifying, causing more than 100,000 American deaths each year. To make matters worse, these microorganisms tend to mutate, becoming impervious to the drugs we've developed to defeat them. How can you spot killer germs before they colonize, invade, and multiply? Read on as we reveal the seven scariest germs,and what you can do to protect yourself.
According to the Infectious Diseases Society, these potentially lethal microbes have exhibited the most harmful drug resistance.
Sign Up for Free Newsletters
Ask Your Doctor the RIGHT Questions!
the most from your doctor visit.
Emailed right to you!
The Ask Your Doctor email series
may contain sponsored content.
18+, US residents only please.
Explore Original Articles About...
Get the MOST from QualityHealth
- Stories
- Video
- Top Searches
- 1. Arthritis Management: Nature Heals
- 2. 5 Digestive To-Dos
- 3. Men: Should You Shave It or Leave It?
- 4. Today's Top Fitness Trends
- 5. Sugar and Osteoarthritis : The Link
- 6. Can't Afford Your Hospital Bills?
- 7. Stay Energized All Day Long
- 8. Phobias: Who Has Them and Why?
- 9. What If Your EpiPen Fails?
- 10. 5 Costly Medical Billing Mistakes
- 1. Hotter Temperatures Linked To Kidney Stones
- 2. Summer Bug Bites: What to Look For
- 3. Skin Health Advice with Dr. Kenneth Beer
- 4. Summer Safety Tips That Every Parent Needs To Know
- 5. Sugar and Your Immunity System
- 6. Do Weight Loss Supplements Work?
- 7. 5 Super Foods for Spring
- 8. The Hazards of Reusable Bags
- 9. How to Avoid Ingrown Hairs
- 10. Health Tip: Constantly Change Shoes
- 1. 4 Common Treatments for Epilepsy
- 2. What Does a Urogynecologist Do?
- 3. GERD Without Heartburn? It's Possible
- 4. Graston Technique: Can It Work on You?
- 5. Music Therapy Can Help Autism
- 6. 8 Ways to Fight MS-Related Fatigue
- 7. Can You Still Bleed After Menopause?
- 8. Be Your Own Health Care Advocate
- 9. Why Is Syphillis on the Rise?
- 10. Ideal Weight vs. Happy Weight
The material on the QualityHealth Web site is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a physician or other qualified health provider. See additional information.


text:
Does Preop Midazolam Maintain Blood Glucose Norms in the Non Diabetic Perioperative Period
- Full Text View
- Tabular View
- No Study Results Posted
- Disclaimer
- How to Read a Study Record
This research is being done to investigate if patients who receive a commonly used sedative drug, known as midazolam, are likely to have high blood sugar levels during the stressful period during and immediately after surgery. A sedative drug is used to relax a person without making them sleepy. This drug is also helpful in reducing the memory of the stressful experience before the anesthesiologists administers anesthesia. Everyone has glucose or sugar in their blood stream. This sugar gives energy to our organs to allow them to work. Since high blood sugar levels may be associated with complications like wound infections, the investigators research is being done to find if patients who receive a sedative medication prior to their surgical procedure have lower blood sugars during the surgery then a patient who does not receive the sedation. The investigators would like to know if the administration of this commonly used drug will help patients maintain a normal glucose level during a stressful period.
Other: Normal saline
Drug: Midazolam
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Single Blind (Subject)
|Official Title:
|Does the Administration of Preop Midazolam Assist in Maintaining Blood Glucose Norms in Non-diabetic Patient During the Perioperative Period
- maximum perioperative blood glucose level [ Time Frame: Perioperatively ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Assess subjects state of anxiety prior to administration of drug or placebo [ Time Frame: Preoperatively ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]State Trait Anxiety Inventory for adults Form Y-01 and Form Y-2
|Study Start Date:
|June 2011
|Study Completion Date:
|August 2012
|Primary Completion Date:
|August 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Placebo Comparator: maxium intraoperative glucose level
half of the patients will receive placebo prior to entering the OR
Other: Normal saline
Normal saline 2cc. one dose prior to OR
Active Comparator: maximum glucose level intraoperatively
half of the patients will receive Midazolam prior to entering the OR
Drug: Midazolam
1-2.5 mg
Other Name: Versed
Detailed Description:
Surgery performed during general anesthesia induces a stress response partially through a catabolic energy state. As a result, serum glucose may rise to levels which have been associated with major morbidity and mortality. In patients undergoing cardiac surgery, typically "tight glycemic control" strategies are used to prevent hyper- and hypo-glycemia in the perioperative period, before the effects of perioperative hyperglycemia begin to emerge. In one study a high percentage of patients in the control group had intraoperative blood glucose levels over 225. After one hour of surgery: 20%, after two hours: 28%, after three hours: 31% and in the post-anesthesia recovery room: 52% of patients. These high levels of glucose could be associated with significant post-operative morbidity such as wound infection and pneumonia as shown in the cardiac surgery population.
Glucose alterations induced by psychological stress have been studied in rats but not in humans.
Midazolam is a short acting benzodiazepine that depresses central nervous system. It is indicated for anxiolysis, amnesia and sedation. We hypothesize that the administration of midazolam may be beneficial in suppressing the catabolic energy state, maintaining normal glucose levels during this stressful period. This commonly available inexpensive drug, which is tolerated well by the majority of patients, may be useful in maintaining normal glucose levels and minimize adverse postoperative outcomes, such as wound and urinary tract infections and pneumonia.
We propose a prospective, single blind (subject only) randomized study to measure glucose levels in non diabetic patients undergoing both ventral and inguinal hernia repair. Patients scheduled for hernia repair will be approached on the morning of surgery (on E yellow) and following the completion of the informed consent process, a preoperative capillary glucose reading will be performed via the portable Abbott Freestyle™ Glucometer. Subjects with a preoperative reading of greater than 110 will be excluded from the study. Prior to the administration of any medication, we will ask all subjects to complete the State Trait Anxiety Inventory for Adults (STAI Form Y-1 and Y-2). This is a research instrument for anxiety in adults. It is comprised of 40 questions at a 6th grade reading level. It is designed to differentiate between the temporary condition of "state anxiety" and a long term personality trait. We will determine whether the subjects' perioperative glucose level correlates with the his/her score on the STAI.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 80 Years
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Non-diabetic preoperative fasting blood sugar level of 110 mg/dL or less.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Fasting blood sugar > than 110mg/dL
- Subjects who are pregnant
- Subjects who do not speak English
- Subjects who are on steroids prior to admission
- Hypersensitivity to midazolam
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01641653
|United States, New Jersey
|University Hospital
|Newark, New Jersey, United States, 07101
|Principal Investigator:
|Vasanti Tilak, MD
No publications provided
|Responsible Party:
|Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesia Investigator initiated, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01641653 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|December 8, 2011
|Last Updated:
|December 9, 2013
|Health Authority:
|United States: Institutional Review Board
Keywords provided by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey:
Nondiabetics undergoing hernia repair.
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Adjuvants, Anesthesia
Central Nervous System Agents
Therapeutic Uses
Pharmacologic Actions
Hypnotics and Sedatives
Central Nervous System Depressants
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Anti-Anxiety Agents
Tranquilizing Agents
Psychotropic Drugs
Anesthetics, Intravenous
Anesthetics, General
GABA Modulators
GABA Agents
Neurotransmitter Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 18, 2014


text:
Changes related to "How to check if a specific API is supported in Java ME"
This is a list of changes made recently to pages linked from a specified page (or to members of a specified category). Pages on your watchlist are bold.
No changes on linked pages during the given period.


text: PC Connection has the Satellite L350D-03G (PSLE8C-03G019) 17.1-inch Notebook for a solid price. This notebook features a 2.1GHz Athlon 64 X2 processor, 3GB of DDR2 RAM, 250GB hard drive, DVD burner, ATI Radeon 3100, WiFi b/g, Vista Home Premium 64-bit and 6.9lb weight. It's $499 + free shipping = $499 shipped!


text:
Security is a very important issue for all of us here at County Bank and customer education is also important. Today's security issues can be both challenging and frightening at times. We have included the following information for you to get a better understanding of some of the security issues that we all face from day to day.
On April 7, 2014, security researchers announced they had uncovered a bug or flaw in a key safety feature of the Internet—OpenSSL software, called the Heartbleed Bug.
County Bank takes our responsibility to process transactions safely, securely, and reliably very seriously. County Bank Online Banking is NOT vulnerable to the Heartbleed bug.
For those of you who use Yahoo mail, we strongly advise you to change your password for Yahoo mail. When this was first announced, it was reported that they were vulnerable. We also recommend that you change any password associated with any other web based email service.
To investigate if a website may be effected by this bug we suggest going to https://www.ssllabs.com/ssltest/index.html and typing in the webpage without the www (ex: yahoo.com). This will run a scan of the address associated with that site and display results. After the results are displayed click on the blue ipaddress in the left column to display the specific results. Underneath the grade it gives there is a green box that says whether or not the site is vulnerable to the heartbleed bug. If it is vulnerable do not go to the website until it is safe to do so. If the site is not vulnerable, we suggest as a precaution to change any passwords associated with that site.
This link is a description of what exactly the heartbleed bug is and does:
Important Information Concerning the Target Data BreacH
Target has experienced unauthorized access to payment card data regarding debit and credit cards used in its U.S. stores between November 27th and December 15th 2013.
Because ensuring your financial security is a top priority for us, we are monitoring this situation closely.
For now, County Bank can assure you:
We are not, at present, aware of any fraudulent activity, specifically related to this occurrence, on our customers' accounts .
County Bank has a state of the art fraud monitoring and detection service working 24/7 to identify fraudulent transactions on our customers' cards.
We strongly encourage you to monitor your accounts online by using our online banking service. If you are not currently enrolled, you can easily enroll online. To assist you in monitoring your account activity, you may also utilize the notify me alerts within our online banking service.
If you do notice any suspect transactions on your account, or if you have any questions, please notify us immediately by calling your local branch or our Call Center at 226-9800.
Social Engineering (Coming Soon)
Financial Information Protection
FTC Offers Warning, Advice on Tax-Related Identity Theft
Did you know that your Social Security number can help an identity thief get a job, or the tax refund that should be yours?
The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, cautions that thieves can use a stolen Social Security number to apply for a job or file for a tax refund under a false identity. The FTC advises that, if you think this has happened to you, or if you get an Internal Revenue Service notice indicating a problem, contact the IRS immediately for help with your tax return, any refund, and protecting your IRS account from identity theft in the future.
The FTC also recommends three steps to minimize the potential damage from identity theft:
Read the FTC's Tax-Related Identity Theft to learn how to uncover and deal with this problem, how to avoid phishing scams, and how to contact the IRS. For more information, visit the FTC's identity theft website.
The Federal Trade Commission works for consumers to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices and to provide information to help spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint in English or Spanish, visit the FTC's online Complaint Assistant or call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357). The FTC enters complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to more than 2,000 civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad. The FTC's website provides free information on a variety of consumer topics.
Special Alert
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has received numerous reports of fraudulent e-mails that have the appearance of being from the FDIC.
The e-mails appear to be sent from various "@fdic.gov" e-mail addresses, such as "firstname.lastname@example.com," "email@example.com," or "firstname.lastname@example.com."
They have subject lines that read: "FDIC: Your business account" or "FDIC: About Your Business Account."
The e-mails are addressed to "Business Customer" or "Business Owner" and state "We have important information about your bank" or "…financial institution." They then ask recipients to "Please click here to find details."
They conclude with, "This includes information on the acquiring bank (if applicable), how your accounts and loans are affected, and how vendors can file claims against the receivership."
These e-mails and the link included are fraudulent and were not sent by the FDIC. Recipients should consider the intent of these e-mails as an attempt to collect personal or confidential information, or to load malicious software onto end users' computers. Recipients should NOT access the link provided within the body of the e-mails and should NOT, under any circumstances, provide any personal financial information through this media.
Financial institutions and consumers should be aware that other subject lines and modifications to the e-mails may occur over time. The FDIC does not directly contact consumers in this manner nor does the FDIC request personal financial information from consumers.
For your reference, FDIC Special Alerts may be accessed from the FDIC's Website at http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/SpecialAlert/2012. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through email, please visit http://www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.
Questions related to federal deposit insurance or consumer issues should be submitted to the FDIC using an online form that can be accessed at http://www2.fdic.gov/starsmail/index.php.
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
Paper copies of FDIC Special Alerts may be obtained through the FDIC's Public Information Center, 1-877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200).
Washington, D.C. (September 1, 2010)—September is National Preparedness Month, and with the onset of the Atlantic hurricane season, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and County Bank have some tips to help individuals put their financial documents in order to prepare for a hurricane or other natural disaster.
"While the first priority is the physical safety and well-being of you and your family, knowing that your banking and financial papers are safe gives you one less thing to worry about during times of duress," said Jim MacPhee, ICBA chairman and CEO of Kalamazoo County State Bank in Kalamazoo, Mich. "Storms like Hurricane Earl are reminders that everyone needs to prepare ahead of time for a possible natural disaster. Having a financial preparedness plan will protect you and your family from the long-term effects hurricane or flood damage may cause to your financial documents."
ICBA and County Bank offer the following tips to help consumers prepare before an emergency occurs:
� Keep marriage and family records, including adoption papers, property deeds, birth certificates, wills, insurance policies, passports, Social Security cards, immunization records, credit card account numbers, car titles or lease contracts, bank and investment account numbers and three years of tax returns in a bank safe-deposit box. Put each of these documents in a sealed plastic bag to keep out moisture.
� Make and safeguard additional official copies of critical documents such as birth certificates, adoption papers, marriage certificates and the deed to your home for safekeeping and notify a trustee, close relative or attorney where your important financial information is located.
� Keep names and contact numbers for executors, trustees and guardians in a safe place, either in your safe deposit box or with a close relative.
� Take an inventory and keep a list of household valuables. Taking photographs of these items can help as well.
� Start and regularly contribute to an emergency fund that can cover at least three to four months of expenses. This fund should be separate from your savings or investment account.
� Include extra cash in your home emergency kit, which should include a three-day supply of water, food, a first aid kit, can opener, flashlights, radio and extra batteries.
� Identify the records that you keep only on computer. They may not be available if electrical power fails, so make a printout and safeguard them or back them up to an external device or web storage facility
� The web can serve as a supplement or back up to paper copies. Scanned or other electronic documents can be attached to e-mails and stored in your e-mail account or with secure online back-up services.
� If you feel flood insurance may be necessary to protect your home, start shopping around. Contact your insurance agent or visit FEMA's website at http://www.fema.gov for more information.
"If you have any questions about how to better prepare for a natural disaster, please ask us," said Dave Gillan, Senior Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer of County Bank. "We are here to help you better understand how to organize your finances, important documents and valuables before a crisis strikes."
For more information and resources, including a copy of an Emergency Financial Preparedness Guide, visit the consumer education and resources section of www.icba.org. For additional information about the National Preparedness Coalition, visit www.ready.gov.
Pandemic Preparedness
County Bank encourages you to prepare yourselves and your family in case of an influenza pandemic. You can access Family Disaster Planning by clicking on the link http://www.flu.gov or http://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources;
It is important to be prepared in advance of a pandemic. Maybe you don't want to purchase all the supplies at one time. Try purchasing a little at a time, rotating your supplies over time with newer purchases.
If County Bank is forced to close one or more branches, branch closings will be listed on our bank website and posted at all the branch locations. Along with other closings, look for branch closings on your local television or radio stations. Don't worry, you will still have twenty-four hour access to the bank through your online banking and XPRESS Banking at 302-226-9523 or 302-226-9526. You will have access to your cash through any local ATM. Use your local County Bank ATM for fee-free service.
Stay Healthy
� How to Clean and Disinfect Surfaces at Home and in Public Places (CDC)
Take common-sense steps to limit the spread of germs. Make good hygiene a habit.
1. Wash hands frequently with soap and water.
2. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
3. Put used tissues in a waste basket.
4. Cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve if you don't have a tissue.
5. Clean your hands after coughing or sneezing. Use soap and water or an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
6. Stay at home if you are sick.
7. Eat a balanced diet. Be sure to eat a variety of foods, including plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole grain products. Also include low-fat dairy products, lean meats, poultry, fish, and beans. Drink lots of water and go easy on salt, sugar, alcohol, and saturated fat.
8. Exercise on a regular basis and get plenty of rest.
Important NACHA Phishing Alert
On 11/12/09, a NACHA Member Communication informed members that NACHA is being targeted in a phishing e-mail which contains a link to a Jabber/Zeus Trojan malware download. This malware can steal login credentials and can lead to an account compromise.
If your institution or customers receive this e-mail, DO NOT click on the link!
NACHA has posted an article on their home page at http://www.nacha.org.
Below is an example of the phishing email:
= = = = = Sample E-mail = = = = = =
From: nacha.org [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com] Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 10:25 AM To: Doe, John Subject: Rejected ACH transaction, please review the transaction report
bank account holder, The ACH transaction, recently initiated from your
bank account, was rejected by the Electronic Payments Association.
Please review the transaction report by clicking the link below:
Unauthorized ACH Transaction Report (this is how the link is presented)
Sanitized link: hxxp://nacha[DOT]org[DOT]fffazsa[DOT]org[DOT]uk/ACHNetwork/Unauthorized/report[DOT]php?transaction_id=3D00149589098593&reference=
= = = = = End of Sample E-mail = = = = = =
Financial Institutions should communicate with customers regarding this phishing attempt, particularly commercial customers with ACH privileges.
E-mail Claiming to Be From the FDIC – October 26, 2009
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has received numerous reports of a fraudulent e-mail that has the appearance of being sent from the FDIC.
The subject line of the e-mail states: "check your Bank Deposit Insurance Coverage." The e-mail tells recipients that, "You have received this message because you are a holder of a FDIC-insured bank account. Recently FDIC has officially named the bank you have opened your account with as a failed bank, thus, taking control of its assets."
The e-mail then asks recipients to "visit the official FDIC website and perform the following steps to check your Deposit Insurance Coverage" (a fraudulent link is provided). It then instructs recipients to "download and open your personal FDIC Insurance File to check your Deposit Insurance Coverage."
This e-mail and associated Web site are fraudulent. Recipients should consider the intent of this e-mail as an attempt to collect personal or confidential information, some of which may be used to gain unauthorized access to on-line banking services or to conduct identity theft.
The FDIC does not issue unsolicited e-mails to consumers. Financial institutions and consumers should NOT follow the link in the fraudulent e-mail.
Internet Banking Login


text:
Google: It's About Strategy, Not Products
Maxwell is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.
Remember when Michael Jordan left the basketball court to play baseball? As an avid Bulls fan, I was a little perturbed. Not that I thought he shouldn't retire – after all, the man had helped them win three championships at that point and had every right to go out on a high note. It was more about him doing something different rather than considering the same game in a different venue such as coaching basketball. I wanted to tell him, "Basketball is your game. Stick with what you do. We will miss you – but at least it will make sense."
Now, I want to say the same to Google (NASDAQ: GOOG). The company's initial focus of being the dominant web search engine has allowed them to branch into similar services along the same vein, such as email service, the Google Docs office suite, and now the Google+ social networking service. The company isn't content with staying put in their 'game' and is seeking to tap the tablet market. While I predict that what they sell might not find favor with consumers, the way they are selling will secure revenue stability and stock performance.
What Has Happened
Large tech companies such as Google and Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOO) have traditionally had limited success trying to compete with their own innovations. This is the case because, just as in physics, effort spread over a wider area has little impact in contrast to focused force onto a small one. Both tried creating their own social media products but neither became as widely accepted as Facebook (FB) because that's all Facebook does.
This hasn't stopped Google from trying. The company has acquired an assortment of strategic products that have panned out; the $1.65 billion purchase of YouTube was before user-generated video platform was popular for marketing. It's takeover of Blogger was also ahead of the game. These examples show that Google has a track record of smart growth decisions. But these are all additions to its main service – a search engine.
Google's first attempt at getting out of the computer was when it acquired Android in 2005 with hopes of entering the phone business. The focus on the patents rather than the actual handheld phone made Google's Android operating system the smart choice by a large variety of handset makers, including Samsung and HTC.
Staying with this strategy would have been good – but not good enough for Google. Even though it could keep Android as an "open" platform, it hoped to make a special phone with bells and whistles that could better compete against Apple's iPhone. In 2010 it launched the Nexus One, a co-branded smartphone built by HTC. The 'Google Phone' was canned after only a few months due to lack of interest by consumers.
But Google still wants to play 'baseball' as evidenced by its recent move. Google reportedly plans on selling co-branded tablets running its Android operating system. The tablets will be manufactured by partners such as Samsung and Asus and bear the Google logo.
While tablet specifications are on the hush-hush, it is not anticipated to have any groundbreaking features. It will, however, attempt to create a seamless integration of all things Google, including the new Google 'Play', a digital content service from Google which includes an online store for music, movies, books, and Android apps and games.
What Will Happen and Why
It is said that Ray Croc, the man behind fast food giant McDonalds (NYSE: MCD), once asked at a lecture to college students, "What business am I in?". The students quickly answered, "The hamburger business!" Ray smiled and corrected them by saying, "No, I'm in the real estate business." McDonald's makes its money by buying/selling commercial property, as well as renting the property to franchisees and collecting a franchise fee. In essence, McDonalds could sell anything, and even if the product flopped, McDonald's would still survive.
This concept is why Google will succeed no matter what 'game' it plays or no matter what it offers.
First, almost 95% of Google's Revenue comes from advertising. Companies see how much Google is used for almost everything and want to ride that wave to market themselves. Google has capitalized on this to create a rock solid foundation of revenue it can use to try and tap new markets such as phones and tablets.
Second, Google's method for creating new products and market entry has proven successful in eliminating risk. Its 'buy vs. build' strategy allows it to be more profitable than other companies attempting to create their own tools/products. Take Yahoo! as an example. Yahoo has focused on generating applications and software in house, and has paid the price with steadily lost market share over the past couple of years.
Finally – and this is the true brilliance behind Google's strategy – it will sell these products on its own platform. It plans on launching an online store to sell co-branded tablets running its Android operating system. It will also sell other tablets such as the Samsung tablet.
In other words, Google has followed McDonald's path and has invested in the 'real estate'. By opening an online store, it doesn't matter what it sells, it will still generate revenue. More revenue from its own products, to be sure, but again, it will get paid regardless. What is more, just like the Nexus phone, it really won't matter whether the Google tablet actually overtakes Apple's iPad. It is simply another way for Google to spread the exposure and acceptance of its Android operating system. If the product fails, the platform will still remain.
Google has set up multiple streams of income with almost no risk or chance of failure.
Apple, the largest company in the world by market cap, considers Google to be one of their primary rivals not because of the products it sells, but because of its strategy. Google is unafraid to face head on its competition with Facebook for online advertising dollars. It will also give the iPad a run for its money. And even if it fails, Google still will have seen some revenue that would offset cost.
Google has earned its top-ranking and investors would be wise to jump into Google stock. Its strength of leadership and strategic decisions will ensure solid performance.
The Motley Fool has no positions in the stocks mentioned above. StockCroc1 has no positions in the stocks mentioned above. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.


text:
Don't be scared. Don't believe you're all alone.
So my brother just walked into my room and just gave me $55 worth of Amazon gift cards that he got for his birthday but never redeemed.
Now watch me waste it on useless crap.
Okay, well, apparently it's a 100% chance of rain during the day and only 50% at night.
But what defines night?
Cause Chewbacchus is at 5:00 or 5:30ish.
So idk…
Either way.
I'll be a pretty boss Eleven with rainboots and a slicker.
His face turned away from me, my ear pressed to his chest, listening to his lungs settle into the rhythm of sleep. After a while, I got up, dressed, found the Hotel Filosoof stationery, and wrote him a love letter:
My current proposed date for this meet up is going to be Friday, June 17th. Most schools should be out by then and if not, then you wouldn't be missing anything in school anyway. THIS IS NOT FINAL. But let me know if this works for you. I will try to work around most people's schedules to pick a date that works for all.
For the most part, this would just be a meet up so we could hang out in Central Park or something, so I would say we'd meet on the front steps of the Natural History Museum in Manhattan.
I would also like to incorporate a Bad Wolf New York project, if anyone would be interested.
This would most likely begin at 1pm, but again, I can try to change it to fit everyone.
Now, what should I call this meet up?


text:
Icon Definitions & Terminology
Quick Links
14-Day Learning Mode
Barometric Pressure
Learning Mode
Weather Forecast
Wireless Signal Reception IconWeather Trend Arrow
• See Pressure Trend Arrow
Barometric Pressure History Chart
A pressure graph tracks and displays the historical barometric pressure over an allotted amount of time up to the current time. The chart curve represents the rate of change over this allotted time period. An example of a 12-hour barometric pressure history chart is pictured on the right:
The dew point is the temperature at which the air becomes 100% fully saturated with water. The dewpoint temperature will always be lower than or equal to the air temperature. When the air temperature equals that of the dewpoint (a relative humidity of 100%), clouds and fog begin to form. As the air temperature gets cooler, the dewpoint must also fall, causing precipitation as water vapors are rapidly removed from the air. During warmer seasons, the dewpoint temperature can be a good indicator of how humid the outside air feels, as well as with how likely it is to rain or storm.
AcuRite products track a variety of high / low record types: daily, 24-hour, monthly and all-time.
• If the unit has a clock the daily high / low record is the highest / lowest data recorded since midnight.
• As a general rule of thumb, if the unit does not have a clock, the high / low records clear every 24 hours. The time records clear each day is determined by the time the battery was installed. For example, if the battery was installed at 6:00 pm, then high/low records will reset at 6:00 pm daily.
• Monthly high / low is the highest / lowest data recorded throughout the calendar month, beginning on the 1st day of the month and clearing at midnight on the last day of the month.
• All-time high / low is the highest / lowest data recorded since the unit was first powered on or since batteries were installed.
AcuRite's weather and environment products that track indoor humidity feature a humidity level icon, or home comfort icon, to easily convey a low, high or ideal humidity level for your health and home environment. Humidity can have a large impact on your personal comfort, health safety and valuables (learn more). The ideal humidity level, or home comfort, is determined through relative humidity (RH) levels, per the chart below:
LOW Humidity Level
OK Humidity Level
HIGH Humidity Level
The Humidity Trend directional arrow icon will show one of the following three humidity trend directions, indicating potential future conditions:
Learning Mode is a time span during which AcuRite products utilize a unique algorithm to analyze changes in pressure and temperature over time to determine your altitude. During Learning Mode, AcuRite products have a Learning Mode icon on screen. After 14 days, the Learning Mode icon disappears from the display screen. At this point, the self-calibrated pressure is tuned in to your location and the forecaster is fairly accurate, however Learning Mode continues to calibrate for a total of 33.33 days. Learn More
AcuRite multi-variable history charts feature a selectable history mode that tracks and displays the changes in conditions for more than one type of data over an allotted time period. Examples of the type of information that multi-variable charts track include barometric pressure, temperature, humidity and wind speed. You can toggle between the multiple charts. The charts allow you to monitor the rate of change over time up to the current time (typically the last 12 hours: -12, -6, -3, -2, -1, 0). An example of a multi-variable chart is pictured on the right:
Pressure or Weather Trend Arrow
Subtle variations in barometric pressure greatly impact the weather. The Weather Trend directional arrow icon will show one of the following three barometric pressure trend directions, indicating potential future weather conditions:
The Temperature Trend directional arrow icon will show one of the following three humidity trend directions, indicating potential future conditions:
Weather Forecast or Future Forecast
The Weather Forecast icon is a prediction of conditions for the next 12 to 24 hours based on the data observed from your weather sensor.
Forecast Version
Forecast Version
00436, 00615, 00608, 00621,
01050, 01055,
Version D
Version E
00622, 02022, 02026, 02027
Version G
The What-to-Wear icon provides a clothing recommendation based on the data observed from your weather sensor.
Version #1
Version #2
Models: 00526, 00536, 00837
Models: 00827, 00837W
The Weather Ticker automatically streams your real-time weather information and alerts as scrolling text on the display unit. You can customize which messages or data you'd like to be displayed. Standard Weather Ticker messages include a text readout of: forecast, moon phase, indoor comfort, "feels like" temperature, weekly / monthly / all-time high and low records, etc.
Wind chill is a measure of how cold it feels outside. Wind chill occurs due to the loss of body heat when exposed skin is in direct contact with the wind and cold temperatures. Heat is drawn away from the body at a faster rate when wind speed increases.
Current Wind Speed: AcuRite's 3-in-1 sensor and 5-in-1 sensor transmit wind speed data every 18 seconds. Current wind speed is the highest wind speed recorded over that 18 second window.
Average Wind Speed: An average of all wind speed readings collected over the past 2 minutes.
Peak Wind Speed: A rolling value showing the highest wind speed recorded over the past 60 minutes.
Wireless Signal Reception Icon
For easy setup and superior performance, AcuRite wireless products feature signal reception indicator icons. If there are a low number of "bars" present, you may experience no data display ( "--" ) or inaccurate data. In either case, you may need to relocate the display, the sensor or both for improved reception. Keep in mind, wireless products must be positioned away from electronics that may interfere with the wireless communication (such as TVs, microwaves, computers, etc).
If most or all 4 of the bars are present, wireless reception is good and no action is required:


text:
WAMU 88.5 FM in Washington DC just aired an interesting feature by reporter Martin di Caro (pictured interviewing Chris Zimmerman of the Arlington County Board).
It essentially captured that the DC region is one of the top places in the U.S. for transportation mobility options. Compared to many places throughout the rest of the world, however, we still have some catching up to do.
The article focuses heavily on Arlington County's achievements (and gives a nod to Mobility Lab - whoosh!).
For the full story, please head over to Mobility Lab.


text:
DE PERE, Wis. (WTAQ) - An 81-year-old woman has died in a crash in which Highway 41 was shut down for six hours during the weekend.
Louise Krainer of Oshkosh died Sunday from injuries suffered in the Saturday night crash near De Pere.
According to authorities, a car driven by a 28-year-old Pulaski woman crossed the median and hit an oncoming car driven by Krainer's 85-year-old husband. The two drivers were both in critical condition at last word at separate hospitals.
Hobart-Lawrence police investigators do not suspect alcohol or high speed as contributing causes in the accident. They're still investigating.


text:
TW: transphobic language
Dear Assholes, Trolls, and Self-Styled Provocateurs,
Greetings and salutations! I hope this message meets you in good health and good spirits. If you have a moment, I'd like to ask you a few questions. After all, a little self-reflection is healthy now and again, right? That being said, I'd really rather not know the answer to these questions. This is more for you, after all, and for your own clarity. Who knows? Maybe this post will elucidate some of your interactions with the world at large. It's worth a try, right? One last thing: if you don't self-identify as a troll or asshole, this post isn't for you. Feel free to read it, enjoy it, and share it with friends, but know that you're not who I'm talking to.
The first question I'd like to ask you is: why do you do what you do? Personally, I've never been able to wrap my head around it. It could be that I'm biased; in all of my years on this earth, most of the, "assholes," I've met treated me poorly. That being said, almost all of the assholes I've met have ended up in one of two camps: either they are ostracized from a group of friends, or they end up shifting the group's dialogue towards their own brand of, "asshole." Of course, friends, your experience may be different. You might have people who love and care for you, despite your identity. Heck, you might even have people who regularly agree with you. None of that, unfortunately, means that you're not hurting people, or that you don't have the potential to cause pain.
I'm not going to lie to y'all - I have social anxiety. Some days it's very manageable; other days I want nothing more than to curl up under every blanket I can find and cry. There are many reasons for this, including my various identities and the way the world often chooses to interact with me, but in many ways, y'all aren't helping. To use one example among many, I only have so much energy in a given day; I want to spend as much of that energy as possible on positive things. When I encounter an asshole, however, I: have to spend energy figuring out how to get away. Failing that, I have to spend energy on diffusing the situation, if there is no clear way out. When everything is said and done, I have to spend even more energy decompressing from what you've said to me; this is only compounded if I've tried to respond in some way (meaning I've sunk in even more energy). What I'm really saying in all of this is: when you're an asshole to someone, it hurts. Had you considered that?
I have one more question for y'all, but it's a bit more esoteric. Do you realize the impact your attitudes and word choice can have? I'm not talking about interpersonal interactions, here; I'm talking about some of the harmful, hurtful, and oppressive views society puts forth. To clarify: usually, when I see someone self-identify as an asshole, it's used as a cover for some really nasty things. I've had people tell me that their use and defense of the word, "tranny," is okay because, "it's just a joke," and, "that's just how they are." I've heard and read far too many attempts to justify racist diatribes that boil down to little more than, "I'm just trolling!" I've heard some of the most blatantly sexist rants of my life that gleefully ended with, "but I'm just an asshole, so what do I know?" Here's the scary part: even if you don't mean it, just giving hateful and harmful speech a voice helps to justify it. What's more, it's really hard (if not impossible) for outside observers to tell what's just a joke, and what your real opinions are (apologies in advance for the heavy sarcasm).
If nothing else, I appreciate you taking the time to read this. Maybe one day we'll even come to an understanding of sorts. Until then, I hope you understand where I'm coming from a little better, and that we'll all be able to move toward a future that's a little less hostile, a little less abrasive, and a little safer for everyone. Cheers.


text:
"While the sample makes this look like a label, I edited so there is a "to: " line and a from line (e.g. From: Matthew and Andrew). I love these as birthday present gift tags."
"I purchased these labels for packaging to use for my business. I loved the design so much I have since purchased the rest of the matching items to go along with my stickers. Beautiful work from Petite Alma!!"
"It was fun to put my both kids names on this sticker, but I still need to make one of this stickers with only one child name on it it, when they are not going together to B-days"
"I bought these to label my daughter's birthday favors. I have not used them yet, but they are a well made product and I bought the matching invitation. They feel like good quality stickers and look beautiful."
"Excellent quality - make simple presents look more elegant and saves time as no card necessary for all of the nursery school party gifts."


text:
We love our original carrot cake recipe. We've played around with it to reduce the fat without sacrificing the flavor by replacing most of the vegetable oil with applesauce. You can reduce the calories even further by making mini-muffins, but it is hard to eat just one. If you are making "brown bag" lunch cupcakes, underfill the cupcake liners, so the finished cupcake doesn't rise above the liner (see photo). That way you can frost the cupcake and wrap it with plastic wrap, without losing the frosting when you remove the wrapper.
Preheat oven to 325°. Line muffin tins with paper cupcake cups. Peel carrots, chop off ends, and grate finely, which is easiest using a food processor. Sift flour, CINNAMON, salt, baking soda and baking powder together, set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs until well blended. Add sugar, oil, applesauce, carrots, and PURE VANILLA EXTRACT, mix well at medium speed. Add flour mixture and nuts or raisins (if desired). Blend on low speed until just mixed, spoon into cupcake cups, about 3/4 full. Place the pans in the preheated oven, bake for 12 minutes. Switch the pans so the pan from the lower rack is now on the upper rack, and bake for 12 more minutes. Check for doneness–cupcakes should be browned and springy to the touch. Let cool completely before frosting. To prepare frosting: let cream cheese and butter come to room temperature. Blend thoroughly with PURE VANILLA EXTRACT, then beat in the powdered sugar at low speed. Add food coloring if desired; it gives the frosting a nice spreading consistency. If you don't use food coloring, add a drizzle of milk to make the frosting spread more easily if desired.
Yield: 24 cupcakes.


text:
Find a bed and breakfast in Bhutan for your romantic weekend getaway. Intimate b & bs are cozy, romantic accommodations that are perfect for a mini-vacation, honeymoon, or wedding anniversary celebration. You will love the unique charm of our inns in Bhutan. Many guesthouses include complimentary breakfasts and unbeatable hospitality. Browse our bed & breakfasts and plan your Bhutan romantic getaway today!
|Sort By:
Hotels & Resorts Bhutan, Bhutan - 1) Taj Tashi is located in the heart of the city and is close to the business disctrict . It is also close to places of sightseeing interest, shopping
Hotels & Resorts Bhutan, Bhutan - Village Tours and Treks Villages Tour Named National Geographic Traveler Tour of a Lifetime Every year, National Geographic Traveler selects their top 50 tours of a lifetime and this year, we are honored to have been selected to join this group.
Sight-Seeing Tours Thimphu, Bhutan - We are local tour operator base in Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. We are specialized in fit, as well as group tours and travel packages in Bhutan. I would like to take this fine opportunity to introduce you our travel services and furthermor
Sight-Seeing Tours Thimphu, Bhutan - We deliver a various type of tours/travel arrangements to Bhutan,India,Nepal & Tibet.
Sight-Seeing Tours Paro, Bhutan - We organize Student Travel, Senior Travel, Cultural Tours, Trekking, Festival Tours, Pilgrimage Tours, Bird watching Tours, Fishing Trips, Mountain Biking Trips and many others within Bhutan.
Sight-Seeing Tours Thimphu, Bhutan - Mysterious Bhutan Tours and Adventures offers cultural, festival, birdwatching, flora and fauna tours with trekking to the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan.
Sight-Seeing Tours Bhutan, Bhutan - Dondrup Tours and Treks offers all kinds of travels within Bhutan. Travel with us to feel the difference.
Sight-Seeing Tours Bhutan, Bhutan - A and A Bhutan Tours and Treks is a well-established and professional tour operator in Bhutan. Our company will do everything possible to make your stay in Bhutan a truly memorable one.
Cultural Experience Bhutan, Bhutan - Mark your calendar and save the date for the Haa Summer Festival on 9th and 10th July, 2011. The festival is one of the most special events organized in the enchanted valley of Haa which was opened to tourists only in 2002.
Cultural Experience Bhutan, Bhutan - Witness its unique cultural dances in various form.


text:
True Facts About Life I've Learned From Tumblr SJAssholes:
- Racism doesn't exist for Caucasians regardless of what country you are referring too.
- If you must point out hatred, intolerance, or discrimination toward someone who is white, call it "reverse racism."
- Sexism doesn't exist for men.
- No, really. Sexism doesn't exist for men. Any objectification, stereotyping, discrimination, violence, or mistreatment of men is okay because sexism toward men doesn't exist and they are privileged anyway. (Plus, it is pretty fucking funny.)


text:
When Was Hiv Aids First Discovered
Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:
First Human Cases of Two Retroviruses Discovered Among People in Contact With Monkey Meat in CameroonScientists have detected the first human cases of two retroviruses among two people in rural Cameroon who hunt monkeys and other primates, according to a study presented on Friday at the 12th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections ... Read more »
FDA-Led Research Team Discovers an Autoimmune Mechanism for Serious Drug-Induced Adverse ReactionsA team of researchers led by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has discovered a new mechanism for identifying and understanding drug-related autoimmune reactions. In an article available online today in the journal AIDS , the team found that... Read more »
False Information in HIV/AIDS Prevention Study Discovered Two Years Ago, Not Included in Final Study, HHS SaysDespite recent reports that federally funded research on an HIV/AIDS prevention model may have included falsified information, HHS on Friday said that the data collectors involved were discovered two years ago and that the falsified information was... Read more »
Ask the Experts
i discovered i am your son!!!Dear dr Bobsorry for this title but i needed to have your attetion somehow.I have written so many times before but you never answered. I understand that you are a really busy person but please I need your help.I have been a straight male all my life...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS FoundationHello Sonny-Boy,I have a son in Switzerland???? Oh my. That must mean that not only did my condom fail during a concert tour I gave there in the 70s, but also that your "mother" is a strikingly handsome skier-stud named Friedemann. O.K.,... Read more »
Discovering AIDS in Eastern Europe & Cental AsiaWhy did it take so long for AIDS to get to Central Asia and Eastern Europe....
Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.
New York University, School of MedicineIt probably was there all along, but was not being talked about until freedom of information became an issue. DTD... Read more »
Is "Newly Discovered" HIV Pathogenic Mechanism Really New?Hello, Can you please tell me if the recent news that a new self-destruction mechanism, used by HIV... http://www.aidsmeds.com/articles/cellular_suicide_1667_24962.shtml http://www.sciencemag.org/content/early/2013/12/18/science.1243640...is...
Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.
Rocky Mountain CARESHello and thanks for posting.Nope. The IFI16 report from the UCSF group should be distinct from the actin-scavenger system.BY... Read more »
just discovered my fiancee is Hiv positve and am negativeI just discovered my fiancee is HIV positive and i am negative. we started unprotected sex 6 weeks before the test. i am afraid i might have contracted this dieases because i had small nail cut on my penis during this period we had sex. Can i start...
Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.
University of Miami School of MedicinePost-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) should be started as soon as possible following exposure. PEP is not effective if started more than 72 hours post-exposure.If you start PEP after it is likely to be effective in preventing transmission, you can... Read more »
Connect With Others
Researchers have discovered the Achille's heel of HIV
Posted by new2this2010, 1 Replyhttp://www.businessinsider.com/protein-enables-hiv-to-thwart-the-immune-system-2012-7 Read more »
Researchers have discovered the Achille's heel of the HIV virus: VPU protein
Posted by new2this2010, 1 Replyhttp://www.businessinsider.com/protein-enables-hiv-to-thwart-the-immune-system-2012-7 Read more »
it was discovered that i was hiv+ at the end of 93
Posted by AnonymousIt was discovered that I was HIV positive at the end of 93. I
have been with the same partner since 83. We (both) have never
played out side of our relationship. My partner is HIV negitive.
His last check up was the end of 96. The last time we had... Read more »
Clue to Why Human Body Can't Fight HIV Discovered
Posted by new2this2010http://news.yahoo.com/clue-why-human-body-cant-fight-hiv-discovered-235329820.html Read more »
Guides for People With HIV


text:
Home > Post > Post 1 > Post 1 News Release > 2009 News Releases > News Release
News Release
TFC Jay Thomas
Public Affairs Officer
Kentucky State Police
Post 1, Mayfield
(270) 856-3721
Click here to e-mail TFC Jay Thomas
One Arrested in a DUI Injury Collision on KY 453
Date of News Release: 10/30/2009
(Grand Rivers, Ky.) -- A Paducah man was arrested today following an injury accident on Dover Road/KY 453, three miles north of Grand Rivers. Mark Swanson was northbound on KY 453 during a heavy rainstorm when his 1998 Pontiac Grand Am encountered a section of standing water. Mr. Swanson lost control and crossed the centerline, side swiping a southbound 2007 Chevrolet Silverado occupied by Randall and Vicki Henson of Grand Rivers. After striking Mr. Henson's vehicle, Mr. Swanson continued forward and struck a 2007 Hyundai Sante Fe operated by Jacqueline Hatfield of Smithland. Ms. Hatfield was taken by Grand Lakes EMS to Western Baptist Hospital. An unbelted passenger in the Mr. Swanson vehicle, Jerico Nelson of Smithland, was injured but refused treatment at the scene. Mr. Swanson was operating on a DUI suspended license, was arrested at the scene and subsequently lodged in the McCracken County Jail.


text:
Nearby LomoLocations
Bic Camera in Ikebukuro: Walking on Sunshine Dori
Bic Camera is a famous camera store in Japan. It has many branch locations all over the coun…
The Happiest Place on Earth: My Old Photos at Tokyo Disney Land
It might sound weird because I'm a guy, but who cares?! I love Disneyland!
Fun and Trendy Lomo Location: Yanaka Ginza
This Japanese Lomo user met four other photographers from all over the world in Tokyo, 2010.…
The Blade Runner Bar
Have you seen the Blade Runner flick? If not, then I have an assignment for you. Go to your …
Tokyo Tower
The Tokyo Tower is one of the most famous tourist spots in Tokyo.


text:
Compare Products: Check up to four products with to see a side-by-side comparison
Item #: 808PC2
Choose the pastry cover that is the right size and design for you. A dome cover is great for a tray piled with pastries. For easy access, you may choose a cover with an end cut out or one with hinges.
Other Baking Smallwares


text:
Now we're email buddies!
You have chosen to receive our #NAMED_LISTS# newsletters at #EMAIL_ADDRESS#. You will receive an e-mail shortly confirming your subscription. So excited to have you!
Refinery 29
Please upgrade your browser for the best Refinery29 experience. Read more.
They say it's better to do one thing and to do it well, rather than doing many things subpar. Matt Bernson is the exception to that rule. This seasoned NYC-based designer's cult-following shoe label has… read
Our recipe for a major fashion moment goes a little something like this: Mix a street-style It girl with an up-and-coming designer handbag line. Done. And, that's what we uncovered today — stylist Kate… read
You approach your Saturday night look with the same intense strategizing as you do your game plan on how you're getting to the bar, and more importantly, how you're getting home. Because after spending… read
Pssst, Ralph Lauren — and you too, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, and Michael Kors. People are, like, totes talking about your totes. The New York Times' Vanessa Friedman explains the "Online Brand Momentum… read


text:
The invasive plant water spinach is banned in some states — and essential to Asian cooking. In a small village outside Houston, relocated Cambodians are growing and selling it across state lines, hoping to get rich.
Wall Street and Washington conspire to destabilize the U.S. economy, one barrel of oil at a time.
Today, Miami gymnast Danell Leyva begins defense of his national championship title as the country's best gymnast as he inches closer toward his quest of becoming the first Cuban American member of the USA team at the Summer Olympics in London. This 20-year-old is a beast.He is the reigning 2011 wor ... More >>
As the great Goddess Aaliyah once said, "If at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and try again." And that's exactly what a bank robber did this morning in record time. After failing to rob one bank in downtown Miami, he just walked down the street and hit up another.
The Department of Justice has indicted four foreign nationals for stealing more than $1.5 million from bank accounts by using "skimming" technology to help themselves to the bank accounts of customers who used ATMs in Miami, Chicago, and New York City. Mihail Dragici and Ionel Dedlescu, both ... More >>
Marc Sarnoff crosses his fingers, hopes to die, but never tells lies. Wink, wink.Wilfredo FerrerUnited States Attorney, Southern District of Florida99 NE Fourth St., Miami, FL 33132Dear Mr. Ferrer,Banana Republican commends you for cracking down on the scoundrels responsible for the rampant mortg ... More >>
The biggest identity theft case ever. Right here in Miami.
Photo by Bill Cooke Gerald PosnerIn this week's Miami New Times, we write about new evidence that Gerald Posner plagiarized dozens of passages in his 2003 book Why American Slept and in 2005's Secrets of the Kingdom. After the jump, you can check out all the proof. But first, a little back ... More >>
A downtown Miami firm allegedly helped build an $8 billion Ponzi scheme. It could have been stopped.
Flo Rida and Missy Elliott at Sunset Place?
They look, smell and smoke like Cubans. So why not sell 'em that way?
La Comunidad brings the gallery into the agency
Sin Verguenza Warner Latina
Loft insists it's not Ocean Drive and not Maxim -- maybe true, but not by much
Wacky Danish cult leader Mogens Amdi Petersen was a guest on tony Fisher Island until recently; now he's staying with the State of California
A legal battle between developer Ron Bloomberg and Beach officials over the fate of the city's cultural campus has both sides fuming
How some of Miami's brightest lights nearly trashed a piece of local history
African millionaire Foutanga Dit Babani Sissoko opened his checkbook and stole Miami's heart. Not surprisingly, that wasn't the only thing he stole.
For some people, African millionaire Foutanga Dit Babani Sissoko was a dream come true. For others he was a nightmare.
Radio journalist Emilio Milian's persistent denunciations of Miami's exile terrorists almost cost him his life in 1976. Now he's fighting for his career.
A beloved South Beach eccentric fell ill. Then her friends and relatives discovered she had hidden away millions. What does this have to do with Miami Beach? Plenty.
What do Armando Valladares, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Miriam Alonso, Xavier Suarez, Alex Penelas, Steve Clark, and the Miami Herald editorial board have in common? They're just a few of the big names enlisted by accused embezzler Roberto Polo in his fight to a


text:
Yesterday's Humor
Submitted by fyl on Tue, 2012/07/17 - 05:54.
Yesterday I made another visit to the dentist using my typical "walk 5.5km to the fast bus" approach. It seems that every time I do this I end up talking to someoe about something different. That is, from the perspective of a local or a creative explanation of something.
Well, I had a few of those conversations both on the walk, on the bus and in Estelí but the humor came from a little boy, probably about five years old. He said, and this is precisely -- no translation involved
What's happening, Gringo?
- fyl's blog
- Login or register to post comments