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Skip to comments.CNN: (VA) Hospital Delays Are Killing America's War Veterans
Posted on 11/20/2013 10:09:07 AM PST by kristinn
Columbia, South Carolina (CNN) -- Military veterans are dying needlessly because of long waits and delayed care at U.S. veterans hospitals, a CNN investigation has found.
What's worse, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is aware of the problems and has done almost nothing to effectively prevent veterans dying from delays in care, according to documents obtained by CNN and interviews with numerous experts.
The problem has been especially dire at the Williams Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina. There, veterans waiting months for simple gastrointestinal procedures -- such as a colonoscopy or endoscopy -- have been dying because their cancers aren't caught in time.
The VA has confirmed six deaths at Dorn tied to delays...(deaths) at this facility could be more than 20.
CNN's repeated requests for interviews with the VA have been denied. Even Congress has had its requests for information ignored, Miller said.
"But unfortunately, if they treat members of Congress ... this way, imagine how they treat the average veteran out there," said Miller. "I can imagine the grief they may be going through."
The VA said in a statement to CNN, "The Department of Veterans Affairs is committed to providing the best quality, safe and effective health care our Veterans have earned and deserve. We take seriously any issue that occurs at one of the more than 1,700 health care facilities across the country. The consult delay at Dorn VAMC has been resolved."
The statement added that cases are now tracked daily, and additional staff members were hired.
But sources at Dorn -- both patients and medical staff -- tell CNN that's just not true. The problems continue, and veterans are still facing delays that could be killing them.
(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...
The top. Go for the one who is the head of this administration. OBAMA. Shinseki would just be collateral damage, and wouldn't effect the lives of anyone, but OBAMA's impeachment would.
The Democrats HATE the military, and this is how they repay our warriors for the gift of their lives to us, this Nation.
I think the Va has had problems for a long time.....and just think if they actually enrolled ALL the vets....not just a select few....
This is what "single-payer" looks like.
There are truly some great people working for the VA, but the only people who want government healthcare are those who have never had it.
So much for the efficiency of VA health care often cited by the believers in Big Government's programs.
Oh! CNN doesn't give a care about veterans.
What do they expect to happen? Some wonderful entity is going to fix it?
This is government health care.
And the VA will look like the mayo clinic soon, compared with what CNN's darling obama's Obamacare
CNN? Hmmm, that's odd. A random act of journalism?
I hope you are doing well.
I haven't had to use the VA services since 2002, but at that time the service was great. Appointments, visits, care, etc great. Didn't have to think about anything but getting there.
I understand since Obama has been the alleged leader of this country the service, etc. at the VA has gone to 'H'.
I'm lucky. I got what I needed done when our government was in the hands of Americans.
This is probably part of a calculated move to further reduce VA funding and push veterans into obamacare.
It's far worse than that. It's to kill them off.
There is no question they are next.
Do drs and hospitals not move unless and untill some insurance go-ahead is given?
Are we short of medical people?
Are we overwhelmed?
What gives ?
I'm a disabled vet but haven't been to a VA hospital since my physical when I got out. Fortunately I've been able to get the care I needed elsewhere.
No plans to ever set foot in one of those places except to maybe visit someone.
Goverment health care!
Something's screwy. My last VA colonoscopy was outsourced to a local doctor in my hometown.
A preview of DeathCare for all Americans, IMO.
This needs to be highlighted on Fox tonight and on Drudge.
If a republican were in office, we'd make a movie about this called "Article 99".
I suppose this is a crisis to take the heat off Barry and to try to blame the house and Republicans over funding. Each doctor in the VA has about 1200 patients. It can take a couple months to get an appointment. The treatment is good when you get it.
my two bill's who have Va....neither of them lifers...one served 8 yrs the other 6....have had to wait and wait and wait to get surgeries...one is still waiting...and after many months the other is finally getting his gb out...
The policy is deny, delay, deny, delay, approve. The doctors will then say that if treatment was started sooner, the patient may have recovered. So sorry for your loss.
Wow. Parse that statement out of the VA and think like an Obama. Yes, they believe our veterans are receiving the care they deserve. How despicable!
the problem with our country is that they can't see that the VA and Indian Reservations are totally run as a socialist program with terrible results. The cause and affect of REAL WORLD in America is not see by the low information folks.
Welcome to government controlled health (wealth?) systems.
VA HealthCare meets Affordable Care Act requirements. For Information visit VA's website at www.va.gov/aca or call 1-877-222-VETS (8387).
Taken right from a VA appointment card. I've been calling for the last few days to cancel an appointment for my dad as he is currently in physical rehab due to injuries related to the VA prescribing the wrong medicine to him and not properly following up. By the way they don't answer their phone.
God help us all.
There is a shortage of GI docs to do the scopes. Money was thrown at the issue but administrators didn't do the smart thing and just refer them downtown. Hiring anyone takes months and they didn't find a doc to fill the position.
That's the word on the street anyway.
"Cheaper than Chimps...."
"In all fairness, it was after 2002 when the wars really kicked off (Iraq didn't start until March 03)........."
Curious as to why you think you must be fair with asshats that have no desire to be fair with you, much less anybody that doesn't knuckle under to their abusiveness.
Seems to me the VA is being used today as a pawn in this ideological war against our Constitution thus we the people, and our warriors.
"......and then began to add more and more to the VA's workload"
The Obama Administration chose to cut services to our warriors instead of expanding the VA to serve them. Which is right? I believe the VA should be expanded to serve our military injured, and ill. I believe that should at least make up for the lousey pay, and the lousey situations these people albeit they volunteer for, are subjected to.
I as a veteran, and a taxpayer would love to see so many other departments of the executive, and their supporting bureaucracies of use primarily to Professional Politicians cut out of existance, and if necessary that money sent to put the lives of our veterans back together again.
I as a combat wounded veteran that just went through a medical separation, acknowledged the truth, eg in all fairness, which was we had a larger influx of troops after 2002, and troops were more likely to get injured/wounded once combat operations commenced - vice in peace time.
Further, while a lot of things were cut, the VA had a one year+ backlog of cases and hired MORE contractors to handle the workload. The VA was also put on a timeline by law to handle cases like medical boards. And I know from personal experience as I just completed the process.
Don't get me wrong - much of the VA is like the military's version of the DMV. And I agree with getting rid of much of the fedzilla's largesse like the ATF, DOT, DOE (both), etc
However, if we are going to discuss it and advocate for an increase in VA funding and workers to support wounded and injured service members, we also need to acknowledge why we need to do that.
Further, comparing 2002 to post OIF/OEF is apples to oranges unless you're demonstrating the increase in troops and the increase in casualties.
To add to that, guys that are serving now, and processing out, and in immediate need are the priority.
"To add to that, guys that are serving now, and processing out, and in immediate need are the priority."
Agree. Expand the services. Stay on top of these Democrat asshats that hate the military, and make them do what is right, or vote them out.
I might be out of date to you young whippersnappers as I was US Army about 50 Years ago. Gimme a break, but I do believe in a strong military, and strong support of the military if we are to be free.
My understanding is everyone else (earlier vets) was "supposed" to be "in the system" and "established," so they plus'd up to handle the backlog of guys getting out now.
That said, there was a lot of wailing and gnashing of teeth in the press (surprisingly) prior to the plus up of contractors for the VA.
I might be out of date to you young whippersnappers as I was US Army about 50 Years ago. Gimme a break, but I do believe in a strong military, and strong support of the military if we are to be free.
No worries here, FRiend. I don't fault you. I was just trying to lay out an honest version of what was going on, or at least what is supposed to be happening.
Thank you for your service, and happy belated Veterans' Day.
You're so wrong. I started working with the VA in 1979. It's the SOS now that it's always been.
VA hospitals and VAROs differ widely and wildly in their standard of care, medically and administratively. Dorn is one of the worst I personally know of. There's a commonality within the systems of the poorest run.
Agreed, once you get to a Dr. you can't beat VA docs, it's the getting there that is the problem.
I had a rapidly growing tumor in my leg. VA Dr found that a leftover piece of shrapnel had somehow triggered a rejection response in my leg after 40 yrs. The tumor grew at a fantastic rate doubling in size every few months. The VA surgeon and tumor specialist they called in said it needed to be removed ASAP. Even with their urgent request surgery was scheduled 11 months out. The growth rate would have made walking impossible within a few months. I ended up going to outside the VA system, had it removed within weeks for a 100% service connected issue that VA Docs wanted to fix, but couldn't get the scheduling within their own system.
VA hospitals and VAROs differ widely and wildly in their standard of care, medically and administrative
Yup. Not all of them have the same level of care. Same with non-VA hospitals. Some are great,,,like Johns Hopkins, some are crap, and most fall in between. They have very good care but aren't super great like Hopkins.
"Compare VA Hospitals"
"Are you searching for a VA hospital for yourself or a loved one? Although choosing a clinic is primarily limited by geography, it is important to consider the quality of care and types of services offered by the hospitals. The FindTheBest Smart Rating is calculated from various quality measures, including care outcome, patient surveys, and hospital accreditation. Use the filters on the left or click on a hospital to learn more. All data is from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. View full guide"
...and soon, all 300,000,000 of us can enjoy this level of care.
That having been said, the reports sound very much like what routinely is reported from Canada and Great Britain about their government dominated healthcare systems. If you live in UK, pray you don't get cancer. If you do, you will almost certainly die sooner than you should have to.
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Moodboard Monday: a few things that I did last week originally posted on Instagram. If you're on Instagram, check me out @fab_mrsk.
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Happy Spring everyone! It sure doesn't feel like spring where I am. Back in December it decided to be summer and now Mother Nature is deciding to be extremely windy and cool. Let's hope that the we…
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I will be the first to tell you that I have not, (until recently anyway) had even remotely "good skin." I was never the girl who could just wash her face, throw on sunscreen or moisturizer and go. Like many women, my makeup routine was all about the cover up. Cover the spots with concealer, cover the pores with foundation, cover the foundation with powder. Layers upon layers of…pigmented cover. The criteria for any foundation was always a long list of musts. It must have full coverage, it must be the perfect shade, it must be matte, it must have a matching pressed powder, it must not break me out, it must last all day, it must…it must…it must…it must.
In the past few months, my skin has improved tremendously. This improvement is due mostly to a huge change in my skincare regimen and simply being consistent. Because of this wonderful, amazing, occurrence, for the first time in my life, I didn't have to cover up. For the first time, I was in the market for a light to medium coverage foundation. And as the universe often does for me when I make my intentions known, it was as if the heavens opened up and dropped, what is to me, the perfect foundation into my anxiously awaiting little hands. The Nars All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation in the color New Orleans is a serum based foundation that claims to give a 16 hour, oil free, natural-looking, medium to full coverage with one drop. All I can say is yes, yes and yes! This foundation does not disappoint. And the best part, my hubby has commented on several occasions on how it doesn't look like I'm wearing anything and yet my skin looks so clear. *Insert Happy Dance Here*
As always, I would recommend obtaining a sample of this and any other skincare, especially higher end items before taking the plunge. If you have tried this foundation or you have any questions, leave me a comment down below.
Watch a video review here!
Nars All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation can be purchased at Sephora.com $48
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Over the last few months I have been experimenting with fragrances. Okay, who am I kidding, I have been hoarding rollerballs and samples like they're going extinct, trying to find my new signature scent. I used to be a hardcore Pink Sugar fan, but I have found over the years that either my body chemistry has changed or Aqoulina has done something different with their formula. When it comes to fragrances, I am more of an "If I can eat it, I can wear it" kinda girl. I have never been particularly keen on floral scents or anything "perfumey". Until now! From the moment I caught the first whiff of the Peony and Blush Suede in my In Style magazine, I knew that this yumminess was going to become a permanent part of my rapidly growing collection. I have just never smelled any perfume like it, and although it doesn't smell like dessert, it is intriguing without being over powering like I find most floral based scents to be on me. In addition, it is the first scent that I have ever worn that my Dude continuously compliments me on. And even my son noticed when I switched to this as well. So for what it's worth, P&BS is quite the man magnet for sure. Full disclosure, my 21 year old daughter is not a fan, she prefers sweet scents, like Viktor and Rolf's Flowerbomb. So I would be very cautious if purchasing this for a woman under say, the age of 25. The description according to the Jo Malone website: "The essence of charm. Peonies in voluptuous bloom, exquisitely fragile. Flirtatious with the juicy bite of red apple and the opulence of jasmine, rose and gillyflower. Mingling with the sensuality of soft, blush suede. Luxurious and seductive." My Take: From atomizer to skin, it is definitely floral, definitely Peony. Very subtle, very likable. I don't get too much of the rose and I have no idea what a gillyflower is… BUT, the jasmine and apple notes emerge very nicely during the initial dry down giving off a slightly mouth watering scent that makes one say "mmmm." This fragrance lasts amazingly long on me. Long enough for that blush suede note to shine through. No lie, it is suede/leather like new car smell, but in a fresh clean sort of way. Not the faux leather that you find in some of the mid priced cars, but the actual new car smell that you get from a luxurious vehicle with real leather seats, wood paneling, and plush carpeting. Now I know you're thinking, "Why would I want to smell like new car?" I honestly think this is the "man magnet" part. What man doesn't love the smell of a new car? But aside from that, because clearly its not all about the guys, it is a fragrance that you can also enjoy yourself because you will catch this on your sheets in the middle of the night or every time the wind blows in your direction. Very subtle, very nice, very sophisticated and only offensive to the most sensitive of noses. Coupled with the Jo Malone quality and the fact that this mixes well with other Jo Malone scents, this will definitely be one I will repurchase for years to come. Admittedly, I am late to the Jo Malone Party. This iconic, luxury UK brand, which was founded in 1994 has enjoyed a huge surge in popularity as of late, due in no small part to its prolific presence on YouTube. In addition to unique perfumes, they are also known for body products and home scents as well. I can't wait to purchase one of the candles to see if I will fall equally in love. From the elegant packaging, to the quality ingredients, Jo Malone epitomizes classiness. I so wish I had found (or could have afforded) items from this amazing brand sooner. If you are interested in learning more about the history of the company you can visit their beautiful website here. If you are in the market for a fragrance, I would definitely give this a try, especially if you are not into traditional perfume. The subtle quality and complexity will be sure to win you over. It is bit of an investment. I purchased the 30ml bottle for $60 before shipping from jomalone.com. However, a little goes a long way and stays with you for hours, making this fragrance worth every single penny.
I love all of the wonderful ultra blended, extravagant, eyeshadow looks that I see all over the the place, but is that really realistic for everyday life? Of course not.
In fact for me, a lot of those eye looks aren't even realistic for special occasions. I attempted a cut crease once and ended up looking like I had been in a boxing match. So, going along with my "Simple Glamour" theme for the year, (making the attempt to simplify in every area of my life), one of the areas that I have made significant strides as far as simplicity is concerned, is with my makeup.
I created this look using a simple black eyeliner, the Lollipops Goodbye Moon Eye Pencil that I received in my last Glossybox, MAC Zoom Lash Mascara,
…and the eyeshadow color, Urban from the Urban Decay Electric Palette.
Urban is a beautiful, true purple which really pops on darker skin tones. I used an old MAC flat brush to apply a simple line above my eyeliner. Very subtle, yet effective.
I sculpted my eyebrows with Anastasia's Dipbrow in Ebony applied with my old Smashbox double ended brush that came along with the Smashbox Brow Tech kit. I love Smashbox brushes. I have had this one for years and it is still as good as new.
I finished the look with the NYX Butter Gloss in Creme Brûlée, which is not pictured above because I added the glosses as an afterthought to this post and I left the Creme Brûlée sitting on my vanity. Luckily I had these two beauties rolling around in my purse. They are Peaches and Cream and Eclair. If you haven't tried the NYX Butter Glosses, you are sleeping. Great formula and crazy affordable.
And this is the finished look, with foundation and a little contouring of course. If you're feeling at all, eyeshadow challenged, give yourself a break and simplify, simplify, simplify. You'll save time, aggravation, and even money and still look glamorous in the process.
Have a great day!
I must confess, I am indeed a planner addict. I am all about that planning…no treble…okay, that was totally corny…but seriously, I am obsessed with planning, sometimes too much. The planner that I am currently using is the lovely beauty in the photo above. It is the Inkwell Press Live Well Planner in the classic layout.
This planner, my darlings is definitely the height of elegance and function when it comes to paper planners. I can't say for sure that I have found "planner peace" with this planner because frankly, I have a couple more that I really love too, but it is by far my favorite planner to spend time with. Yes, planners are like your friends. Everybody knows that.
As I mentioned above, this planner is in the classic layout. Inkwell Press planners come in two different layouts, flex and classic. As you can see, with the classic layout, the week on two pages is broken down by days and times and further broken down in vertical columns. The top 3/4 of the page is for the break down of your day, and the bottom 1/4 of the page is broken down for meals, fitness, and home. Of course, being a true planner addict, I use it the way that works for me. There are so many options. NO need to feel limited. As an added note and for general reference, the flex layout is a horizontal layout and isn't broken out by time. It tends to be the most popular layout, but I find the vertical layout to be very easy to use.
A closer look at this current week (week of March 16).
The coolest part of the Inkwell Press Live Well planner has to be, hands down the monthly mission board pages. I have never seen this in a planner before. Not that I have seen every planner, of course, but this seems to be such a unique and unexpected feature. I decided to design my mission board in more of a vision board style because the honeycomb spaces provided kept throwing me off every time I tried to right in them. Also, I am a very visual person, so seeing the photos as opposed to words resonates with me.
I like planning so much, I make my own task flags, quote stickers and other fun stickers. I really just make them for myself, but I am thinking about making them available to the public. Leave me a comment and tell me what you think about that.
The Inkwell Press Planner can be purchased for the base price of $54. There are 5 cover choices, two layout options, and Inkwell Press will periodically personalize the cover depending on the time of year. And right now, You can also receive 20% off your Inkwell Press purchase. Inkwell Press 20% Referral
If you're interested in seeing more details of my Live Well planner, check out the video below.
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It is officially Sprinter, (Spring/Winter)!!! It is too cold to be a Spring day, but not quite cold enough to be considered a Winter day either. This type of transitional weather calls for an "in-between" outfit. Not quite time to bring out the midriffs and daisy dukes, (not that I ever would in public at my age..and weight…and…well…level of common sense) but I wouldn't consider it to be scarf, hat, glove kind of weather either.
The sun is out, but not warm, the ice has melted and things are relatively dry. A perfect day to pair a high heeled bootie with a rolled boyfriend jean and a thinner, more fitted v neck sweater, with long sleeves, of course. After all, the temps haven't crept above 60 just yet.
It is that kind of day where you wouldn't necessarily opt for flip flops, but a cold frosty drink ending in "ccinno" from that favorite coffee place is not completely out of the question, especially if you're all extra hot Pumpkin Spiced or Caramel White Chocolate Latted out.
…and did I mention the booties in all their 3.5″ wonderful patent leather, iridescent yumminess? I wouldn't dare bring these babies out in the wet, cold, yucky snow, even though they are patent leather. BUT, they are absolutely perfect for Sprinter!! No mud or salt to dull the magnificent shine. And you know how we fashionistas luuuurve our shiny things.😉
This is the perfect transition weather to leave the coats and scarves in the car, let a little bit of skin peek out and rock a sexy shiny bootie, if for no other reason than…well…you can. The weather is fabulous today, no reason you shouldn't be too!
Happy Sprinter!!
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The weather is all over the place this Winter. Some days, its colder than a witches boob in a brass bra, and other days it looks like Spring may come early. The best way to combat these crazy erratic temperatures, remain warm and cozy when its freezing outside and cool and comfortable when its toasty inside, is to dress in easily removable, coordinating layers. Here, I layer Black, White, animal print and cashmere. Hopefully I'll be keeping warm, without looking too much like the Michelin Man. I hope you'll give this look a try.
Keep in mind that this look can always be achieved at a fraction of the cost. Take this idea, and modify it to fit your clothing tastes and your budget.
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Today's post features two of Manhattan's iconic buildings. Above the Chrysler Building can be seen looming over the streetscape, illuminated by the street lamps and cabs all reflecting off the wet streets thanks to the evening's flurries. Below, the Empire State Building is wearing its Christmas colors and illuminating the surrounding flurries in contrast to the dark streetscape below.
I rang in the new year with my sweetheart in the New York/New Jersey area. After getting dinner on New Year's Day in the city with friends, I asked (pleaded) for a quick drive past some landmarks to snap a few shots. Always happy to have the chance to shoot!
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EDGAR v4.1 (19 July 2010) In EDGARv4.1 emissions are calculated for (1) direct greenhouse gases, (2) ozone precursor gases and (3) acidifying gases. For each group an overview table presents the status of data available for download. Major differences between v4.1 and the earlier EDGAR dataset v4.0 consist in (a) an update of the greenhouse gases (More info: Main differences between EDGAR version 4.1 and 4.0) and (b) an addition of the traditional air pollutants.
EDGAR-HTAP_V1 (June 2011) The EDGAR- HTAP project compiled a global emission dataset with annual inventories for CH4, NMVOC, CO, SO2, NOx, NH3, PM10, PM2.5, BC and OC and covering the period 2000-2005 using, to the extent possible, official or scientific inventories at the national or regional scale that are likely to be acceptable for policy makers in each region of the world. Thereto the following data sources were selected: EPA for USA, EMEP for the rest of North America, West and Central Europe, and Russia, GAINS for China and REAS for rest of Asia and EDGARv4.1 for the rest of the world. The emission inventories were gridded with the EDGARv4.1 proxy datasets.
EDGARv4.0 (published in 2009) includes country- and sector-specific emissions of the greenhouse gases: CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs and SF6. With a technology-based approach this dataset combines scientific information and data from international statistics on energy production and consumption, industrial manufacturing, agricultural production, waste treatment and disposal and burning of biomass to provide a complete historical emission trend from 1970 until 2005 for all countries in the world in a comparable and consistent manner. The emissions are gridded for each of the gases and all years.
EDGARv32-FT2000 (published in 2005) comprises global anthropogenic emissions for the year 2000 of Kyoto Protocol greenhouse gases CO2, CH4, N2O, and F-gases (HFCs, PFCs and SF6) and of the air pollutants CO, NMVOC, NOx and SO2 (precursor gases for ozone and aerosols). The dataset is based on the EDGAR 3.2 estimates for 1995 and prepared by trend analyses at country level for each standard source category of EDGAR 3.2. (Olivier et al., 2005). Dataset developed by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (MNP, former RIVM)) and the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC).
EDGARv32 (published 2001) provides emission of direct greenhouse gases for the 1970-1995 period and for ozone precursors and SO2 for the 1990-1995 period by country and on 1x1 degree grid (Olivier et al., 2001; Olivier and Berdowski, 2001). Dataset developed by the National Institute for Public Health and Environment (RIVM) and the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO).
EDGAR-HYDE (published 1999). Based on EDGAR v2 and the History Database of the Global Environment (HYDE) global anthropogenic emissions for the period 1890-1990 by 13 world regions and on 1 x 1 degree grid have been constructed (Van Aardenne et al., 2001). Dataset developed by the National Institute for Public Health and Environment (RIVM) and Utrecht University (UU).
EDGARv2 (published 1996) provided global annual emissions for the year 1990 of greenhouse gases, precursor gases and ozone depleting substances by country and on 1x1 degree grid (Olivier et al., 1996; 1999). This dataset was developed by the National Institute for Public Health and Environment (RIVM) and the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) in collaboration with the Global Emission Inventory Activity (GEIA) of the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP).
Originally EDGAR (1992-2004) was developed by the National Institute for Public Health and Environment (RIVM) [later, the environmental division involved was called the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency] and the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) with as driving forces Jos Olivier (RIVM) and Jan Berdowski (TNO). In 2004, in order to facilitate continuation of EDGAR, a new project team has been formed composed of the original EDGAR team members of RIVM, now being part of the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, and the European Commission's Joint Research Centre.
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I really liked this place. Just felt right. Sure there are other places with bigger selections and cheaper prices but the atmosphere is worth a lot I think. Bit out of the way, but will definitely be going back. As Tim said, four taps with one import. Few bottles in the fridge too. Mainly US stuff but with a few Japanese bottles in there too. Barman was very nice and accommodating.
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The North American International Auto Show opened to the media on Sunday in Detroit. The show gives automakers from around the world a chance to trot out their newest models.
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You probably recognize today's #FollowFriday. She contributes to Spin Sucks every couple of months on topics such as introverts and selling, infographics, and the power of paper.
Ladies and gentleman, please meet Unmana Datta.
Unmana is the co-founder of Markitty, which is billed as marketing consultation for the price of software.
A quick story: I spend a lot of time on the road speaking. My biggest client is Vistage, which is an organization of CEOs. Most of its members are running businesses. They know they need to understand the web and it's ever-evolving nature. They know they have to get a grasp on how to use the web to grow their organizations. But, like every executive in the world, they're busy. They travel to see customers. They spend a lot of time networking. They work upwards of 70 or more hours per week.
Trying to understand marketing and communications and how it's affected by social media is interesting to them, but not their core expertise nor do they have time.
What they really need is a place to go that tells them what's working, what's not working, and the types of things they should be asking their teams for more of.
That's what Markitty does.
But I see value in it for PR professionals, too. You can log in daily and it will give you a recap of the previous day, week, or month, what is working, and what to change. It's pretty nifty!
A little bit about Unmana personally:
- She lives in India…yes, we don't focus solely on North America!
- Pune is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats.
- She loves paper and has eight different notebooks she jots notes in.
- She's a professional procrastinator (does that mean she gets paid to do it??).
- She has fantastic taste in art.
- A photo for this very blog made her to-do list!
She can be found all across the web so you can do some really good stalking. Find her on the Markitty blog, on Twitter (personally and business), on Facebook, on Pinterest (!!!), on SlideShare, on Google+, and on LinkedIn.
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58 Comments on "#FollowFriday: Unmana Datta"
Congratulations Unmana!!
biggreenpen Thanks 🙂
I've enjoyed reading your contributions, Unmana, though I've gotten horrible at commenting. :/
Welcome to the Thunderdome. 😀
jasonkonopinski You're fired.
ginidietrich LONG WEEKEND! Wait, what?
jasonkonopinski ginidietrich Hey Jason the person who writes all of Chris Brogan's blog posts and books is on maternity leave I am sure I can get you a job replacing them if you need me to.
jasonkonopinski Thank you, and hello!
Unmana A very happy hello in return. 🙂
Great to see this – have enjoyed getting to know you here on SS Unmana =)
JoeCardillo Thank you 🙂
Loved the "paper" post and getting to know more about you. Congrats, Unmana!
Word Ninja Thank you!
Unmana, Congratulations!! Enjoyed reading your last post and love that you have eight different notebooks. I am a big fan of art too and am slowly building a collection in my home. Although most of my family is from India I dream to one day visit – so much beauty, culture, fabulous food and Bollywood 🙂 . I am hoping one day getting a visa will be a much easier process (was born in India's neighbour). Enjoy the #FF 🙂
LSSocialEngage Oh wow, glad to hear that. Let me know if you make it here!
howiegoldfarb We're global!
@ginidietrich I know You always were with Shonali NittyGriddyBlog who were trailblazers
@ginidietrich I've been to a Vistage meeting with my CEO here in Houston! I had no idea they were a client of yours. Cool.
susancellura Your CEO is a member?! You should have him suggest I speak to his group!
ginidietrich I'd be happy to do so!
So my guess is ginidietrich was lazy and asked Siri the stats about Pune vs going to the wall of Brittanica Encylopedias to look it up herself. Or maybe it came to her when in a trance dancing at a Goa Beach Party for 3 straight days the weekend she was ahem sick..cough.
Nice to meet you Unmana!
Howie Goldfarb Hi again, Howie!
Howie Goldfarb I actually looked it up on Wikipedia!
Nice to meet you, Unmana! I visited your blog. It's very well written and the content is incredible. I am looking forward to following you and learning from you.
jolynndeal Wow, thanks so much, Jo Lynn. I'm very flattered!
Happy #FF, Unmana!! Eight different notebooks is impressive! How did that come to be? I'm always looking to adjust my note-taking from a personal and professional standpoint. Cheers!
Matt_Cerms Actually, it's ten notebooks… I didn't know it was that bad until I counted them for the post!
Congratulations Unmana! I loved the paper post. Have a fun, fun #FF!
susancellura Thanks very much!
Pleasure to meet you Unmana.
Joshua Wilner/A Writer Writes Nice to meet you, Joshua!
Ha! I saw the headline and my first thought was, "Notebook Girl!" That is probably not-right on a couple of counts. So I will recalibrate and think of you as Marketing Person. Congrats!
RobBiesenbach I'm okay with Notebook Girl if I get superpowers. 🙂
Hi Unmana!!! Congrats on your #FF 🙂
yvettepistorio Thanks Yvette!
YAY Unmana!! Happy Follow Friday! 😀
belllindsay Aw, thank you!
OMIGOD. omigod omigod omigod
Thank you SO much, Gini. I don't even know what to say, I'm so flattered!
Hey again, gang! *waves at comment section*
Unmana You're very welcome! It was fun stalking you online and learning more about Markitty.
MediaLabRat Woot!!
Oh, Unmana, those notebooks! I have at least a dozen and I keep buying more. Unfortunately, I worry about sullying them with insignificant notes and end up using a standard college-rule Mead notebook. Apparently the other notebooks are my Deep Thought Notebooks, but they're, curiously enough, empty… Hmm.
KateNolan Thank you, thank you! So glad to know there are more like me 🙂
And hey, Deep Thought Notebooks are essential. And maybe creative fiction notebooks. And journal notebooks? Apart from all the work notebooks, of course!
Unmana KateNolan We are a small, but mighty, force of paper devotees! More notebooks for all! 🙂
KateNolan That. Is. Awesome. I am the same way. LOL!!!
MediaLabRat Thank you. I'm so thrilled! SpinSucks
Unmana LOL!!! You're very welcome! Thanks for all you do for us. SpinSucks
creativeoncall Ha!
Happy #FF! So glad to get to know you better…I never knew one could be a professional procrastinator! I might have to check out that profession! 🙂
lizreusswig I actually wrote that on my Twitter bio back when I had a job and felt like I was getting paid for putting things off! Now I'm not getting paid for putting things off. :p
Unmana lizreusswig My mother is the master at being a professional procrastinator she would be willing to tell it to you over lunch. Because no matter what you do during the day there is always lunch that can be eaten out somewhere fabulous.
Yes! I love to jot my ideas about on paper with a pen and I hope that never goes away. I have different coloured pens for different ideas or I'll use symbols on the corner of the page so I can find the idea again.
aimeelwest Ooh, different colored pens for different ideas is something I need to start doing!
Unmana It makes it much easier to find things, sometimes.
LauraPetrolino Ooh, that's like my different-notebooks-for-everything! Glad to meet you, Laura!
Re: the last FF of September — You know what's even better? It was my birthday a few days ago. Thanks for the belated birthday gift, ginidietrich!
Good Morning! with my ever present coffee cup in hand I say enjoy your FF. I love that you use a notebook I have one in my purse always for catching random ideas. I was just cleaning up and found old ones that still have good ideas!
aimeelwest I'm late here, but thank you! And I love it when that happens — when I come across something I'd written before and reread it and it doesn't make me cringe (because it so often does).
Oh trust me there were some not to great ideas too but I like to focus on the positive when I can 🙂
Enjoy reading Unmana's guest posts, and her co-worker contributed a guest post about Cricket on my "social media sports analogy" blog, so I'm grateful to the Markitty crew.


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TORONTO, ON – (February 29, 2016) - The Ontario Association of Gastroenterology (OAG) believes that "Colonoscopy is probably the best colon cancer screening test, it's just not proven yet," according to OAG President Dr. Iain Murray. "The OAG is concerned that a recent report is being understood as saying 'don't do colonoscopies', and that's an incorrect understanding," Murray states. He adds that colonoscopies promote prevention of cancer, thus supporting the current emphasis in health care on overall wellness, and not just treatment.
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On the occasion of Froggy's parents' anniversary, it's time for the family to head for Chez Yum, a hoity-toity restaurant with tablecloths and flower-filled vases. This means trouble. Froggy only has a few rules to remember--"Be neat, be quiet, and don't put your feet on the table"--but it's absolutely not that simple. Froggy fidgets, shakes salt on his hand and licks it, bangs his spoon on the table, flips his spoon (bonk! oops!), pulls petals off flowers, sucks on sugar cubes (and ice cubes), and then, of course, simply must flop around singing. Just as he's getting down to actually eating, he spies his pretty classmate Frogilina, a guest star from Froggy's First Kiss. This doesn't help matters. As an embarrassed Froggy ducks under the tablecloth, spaghetti and fly sauce goes, well, flying. At that, the whole family gives up and heads to a local diner for burgers and flies. Youngsters will giggle out loud at the oh-so-familiar stunts (and trademark Froggy sound effects) of an irrepressible frog faced with the dreaded Fancy Dinner. This fine addition to the much-loved Froggy series could serve as a lighthearted way to approach table etiquette, but mostly it's just good messy fun. (Ages 3 to 6) --Karin Snelson --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Fans of Froggy will welcome Froggy Eats Out by Jonathan London, illus. by Frank Remkiewicz, featuring the hero in bow tie, suspenders and spats sized to fit his webbed feet. "Be neat, be quiet, and don't put your feet on the table," reminds Froggy's mom as he enters a fancy restaurant with his parents. This is not easy for Froggy, especially when he notices Frogilina at a nearby table. (Viking, $15.99 32p ages 2-7 ISBN 0-670-89686-1; May)
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Froggy goes to a fancy restaurant with his parents on their anniversary, and he is not on his best behavior! He fidgeted, shook the salt shaker, flipped silverware, and ran around the restaurant. When his spaghetti arrived, he began slurping it noisily. That's when he's seen by Frogilina, the pretty girl frog. Froggy is so discombobulated by seeing her that he accidentally pulls the tablecloth and upsets the spaghetti onto himelf, causing further embarrassment. Froggy's parents then basically say "Oh well," and take him to a burger joint instead.
To me, the book sends mixed messages. On the one hand, it seems the author is saying that it's okay to be a kid. But on the other hand, it seems that Froggy gets away with bad behavior, not only without any repercussions, but he even gets a reward!
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Did anyone else notice the typo in the book? Look for the word "hungry" about halfway through. We've enjoyed the Froggy series, but this is a disappointment.Published on April 2 2004
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Science, Society, and the Arts Planning Committee (SSA) (ad hoc, 2015-2017) plans the March 17, 2017, SSA7 multi-disciplinary conference involving Washington and Lee students in the presentation of their academic achievements before an audience of their peers and the faculty. Conference participants may make oral presentations of research papers on traditional academic-conference-style panels, deliver research results in poster sessions, or present creative work. Students may also choose to participate in colloquia organized around common readings proposed by interested students and faculty.
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Pilates is a full-body conditioning exercise program that uses a series of machines and exercises. It works the entire body, both the right and left sides, in unison. It focuses primarily on what Joseph Pilates called the "powerhouse," the group of muscles that begins two inches above and below your navel, then wraps completely around your front and back--kind of like a corset. It also includes your buttocks.
The DVD features the Pilates Beginning Mat Workout, plus a bonus workout and interview with instructor Ana Caban.
"Remember what Joseph Pilates said," instructor Ana Caban says. "'You will feel better in 10 sessions, look better in 20 sessions, and have a completely new body in 30 sessions.'" Pilates has become very popular and for good reason. By working the core muscles (the abdominal and back muscles in the center of your body) you improve strength and posture and develop a lean, long line.
Certified Pilates instructor Ana Caban is a splendid teacher. First she demonstrates alignment and technique for 10 minutes, explaining the cue words you will hear and how to do the basics, emphasizing how to use the core muscles to strengthen the abdominals and back throughout the workout. Then she introduces a challenging 20-minute series of Pilates moves, instructing clearly, demonstrating beautifully, and continuing to advise you about technique, breathing, and form.
Even though this is a beginning Pilates workout, Pilates is never easy, so these moves will feel extremely difficult if you're new to this kind of exercise. For example, you learn to hold your abs tight whatever move you're doing, and you move only the muscles you're working at the moment, using your stabilizing muscles to hold the rest of the body still (much harder than it sounds!). Another participant demonstrates modifications throughout in case Caban's moves are too difficult or your muscles fatigue. If you've been wanting to explore Pilates and you're willing to put in the effort and concentration, this video gets our top rating. --Joan Price --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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I'm not completely new to fitness - I do other activites, like weights, aerobics, and cardio, but I use this video currently for my less demanding days along with an ab stability ball workout. After a few more weeks (about 2 months in total) I will feel ready to be challenged by the Intermediate, but until then, this will definately help me build the balance and stance skills I need to go further into the pilates program.
I recommend this video to anyone new to pilates. This is the video to start with! I should also say that it took me a long time to take up Pilates because I deemed it ....flakey (there, I said it). I was wrong. I am 5'0 tall, and Pilates difinately changes your body type into a sleek, long dancer like frame (yes, even at my height). To optimize its effectiveness, you should do it 3 times a week, and then do cardio 3 times a week (like Taebo, running or walking) to burn off your body fat. Good luck everyone! email@example.com
While the instruction on the poses is good, the progression is very slow and you'll feel like you're lying around waiting for your workout to begin.
The second part of this series (Intermediate Mat Workout) is an excellent workout and the instruction in the dvd is clear enough even if you haven't done this one first.
If your remotely fit and coordinated, I would recommend skipping directly to the second offering in this series.
It is hard at first, I was breathing hard, and hot but afterwards felt wonderful and energized. In fact don't do this too soon before bed or you'll be too zippy to sleep.
I'm now using the Intermediate tape and again doing stuff I never dreamed of.
A great program.
PROBLEM: the production quality for both the video and dvd are really inconsistent. My copy of the intermediate workout has the picture screen changing colors (green to blue to red to yellow) which is really IRRITATING. Some of the editing can be a little sharper on the beginners video. My dvd has picture problems as well. Some friends who also have this version complain of the same things, while some have ok copies. GAIAM needs to address these issues BEFORE releasing their product on the market. Don't buy until they fix it, you might have trouble returning them.
I've since moved onto the Intermediate workout and I agree with the poster who said this one is a lot harder. Be warned! Make sure you can do EVERY stretch before moving on. I made the mistake of moving onto the intermediate workout before I'd mastered the open leg rocker and teaser. I kind of thought I would be doing different stretches than the ones in the beginner workout. Wrong! Not knowing how to do those specific stretches made the 2nd video a lot harder than it should have been. 3 months after starting it I'm finally getting to the point where I can do the stretches without to much difficulty. I'm giving myself another few months before moving onto the advanced workout just to be safe.
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Great beginner DVD. It's was a bit too easy for me, but it's a really good DVD to start Pilates !Published 7 months ago by Marilyn Girouard
Love Ana's pilates workouts. Has modified for very beginner. Only wish the workout was a bit longer. (25 min) Does have a bonus mat workout which I have yet to try...(12 min).Published on March 4 2014 by Sarah Dover
I had this workout on VHS but could not use it on my new tv. I looked everywhere for it on dvd but finally found it here! Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou!!Published on Feb. 10 2013 by Jan Mindlin
I bought this as a first-timer, and found her very easy to follow along to. She has one of her students doing the exercises with her, tailored to beginners or less-flexible people,... Read morePublished on Jan. 17 2013 by Kate
I bought this dvd because I wanted to add some variety to my workouts. The description says that this is instructed by Ana Caban and included an Energy Boost program. Read morePublished on July 14 2012 by SRT
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From "The Ecstasy of Influence: A plagiarism," by Jonathan Lethem in the February 2007 Harper's Magazine.
Appropriation has always played a key role in Dylan's music. The songwriter has grabbed not only from a panoply of vintage Hollywood films but from Shakespeare and F. Scott Fitzgerald and Junichi Saga's Confessions of a Yakuza. He also nabbed the title of Eric Lott's study of minstrelsy for his 2001 album Love and Theft. One imagines Dylan liked the general resonance of the title, in which emotional misdemeanors stalk the sweetness of love, as they do so often in Dylan's songs. Lott's title is, of course, itself a riff on Leslie Fiedler's Love and Death in the American Novel, which famously identifies the literary motif of the interdependence of a white man and a dark man, like Huck and Jim or Ishmael and Queequeg—a series of nested references to Dylan's own appropriating, minstrel-boy self. Dylan's art offers a paradox: while it famously urges us not to look back, it also encodes a knowledge of past sources that might otherwise have little home in contemporary culture, like the Civil War poetry of the Confederate bard Henry Timrod, resuscitated in lyrics on Dylan's newest record, Modern Times. Dylan's originality and his appropriations are as one.
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To be fair to [Mark] Helprin– and 99% of Americans if they could be brought to think about the matter– there really is something apparently weird about the Constitution's design. Given the way we regulate ordinary property, it is completely understandable to be ignorant about the justification behind this weirdness. I spent the first five years as a constitutional law professor with no clue about the justifications for this "obvious inconsistency," as I once described it to my students. "A bit of Karl Marx slipped into an otherwise conservative text," was how it was described to me. So I could well understand the intuition that drove Helprin to write as he did, and can even empathize with how he must have felt to see his breezy reflection on copyright policy explode on the New York Times website, and elsewhere. Helprin was ignorant. But it was an understandable, and forgivable, ignorance. The sort all of us have about most things save those few things we spend time trying to understand. What is not understandable, however, and certainly not forgivable, is everything that has happened since. For in the months since triggering his digital riot, Helprin has been busy penning a book about his digital putdown. And while the ignorance of the essay may be forgiven, the ignorance of the book cannot. There is no excuse for the careless and uninformed screed that Digital Barbarism is. I don't know what this is a story about. It might simply be a story about a single author– angry, self-righteous, and oblivious in his solipsism. It might be a story about bad friends. Friends don't let friends publish books like this. –"The Solipsist and the Internet (a review of Helprin's Digital Barbarism)," Larry Lessig, Lessig 2.0
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