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Ecological Theory and Processes (Leader: Peter Vesk, UoM)
We tackle strategic, fundamental ecological science questions that are expected to inform environmental decisions. Ecology is the science of the patterns and processes determining species abundance and distribution and interactions between them and the environment. It would be foolish to advise managers and policy makers about how to manage ecosystems without understanding the critical features of those ecosystems that affect decision-making. Full details of this theme HERE
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MacDonald JA, J Carwardine, LN Joseph, CJ Klein, TM Rout, JEM Watson, ST Garnett, MA McCarthy and HP Possingham (2014) Improving policy efficiency and effectiveness to save more species: A case study of the megadiverse country Australia. BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION 182:102-108
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Foster CN, PS Barton and DB Lindenmayer (2014) Effects of large native herbivores on other animals. JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY 51(4):929-938
Lindenmayer DB, PW Lane, MJ Westgate, M Crane, D Michael, S Okada and PS Barton (2014) An Empirical Assessment of the Focal Species Hypothesis. CONSERVATION BIOLOGY 28(6):1594-1603
MacDonald JA, J Carwardine, LN Joseph, CJ Klein, TM Rout, JEM Watson, ST Garnett, MA McCarthy and HP Possingham (2014) Improving policy efficiency and effectiveness to save more species: A case study of the megadiverse country Australia. BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION 182:102-108
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McDougall AS, JR Bennett, J Firn, EW Seabloom, et al (2014) Anthropogenic-based regional-scale factors most consistently explain plot-level exotic diversity in grasslands. GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY 23(7):802-810
Tingley R, M Vallinoto, F Sequeria and MR Kearney (2014) Realized niche shift during a global biological invasion. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 111(28):10233-10238
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Valentine LE, R Fisher, BA Wilson, T Sonneman, WD Stock, PA Fleming and RJ Hobbs (2014) Time since fire influences food resources for an endangered species, Carnaby's cockatoo, in a fire-prone landscape. BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION 175:1-9
Banks SC, GH Cary, AL Smith, ID Davies, DA Driscoll, AM Gill, DB Lindenmayer and R Peakall (2013) How does ecological disturbance influence genetic diversity?. TRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION 28(11):670-679
Beyer HL, R Ung, DL Murray and MJ Fortin (2013) Functional responses, seasonal variation and thresholds in behavioural responses of moose to road density. JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY 50(2):286-294
Bruton MJ, CA McAlpine and M Maron (2013) Regrowth woodlands are valuable habitat for reptile communities. BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION 165:95-103
Burgess S, M Bode and D Marshall (2013) Costs of dispersal alter optimal offspring size in patchy habitats: combining theory and data for a marine invertebrate. FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY 27(3):757-765
Butt N, L Pollock and C McAlpine (2013) Eucalypts face increasing climate stress. ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION 3(15):5011-5022
Canessa S and K Parris (2013) Multi-scale, direct and indirect effects of the urban stream syndrome on amphibian communities in streams. PLoS ONE
Caplat C, PO Cheptou J Diez, A Guisan, BMH Larson, AS Macdougall, DA Peltzer, DM Richardson, K Shea, M van Kleunen, R Zhang and YM Buckley (2013) Movement, impacts and management of plant distributions in response to climate change: insights from invasions. Oikos 122(9):1265-1274
Catford JA, RJ Naiman, LE Chambers, J Roberts, M Douglas and P Davies (2013) Predicting Novel Riparian Ecosystems in a Changing Climate. ECOSYSTEMS 16(3):382-400
Cattarino L, CA McAlpine and JR Rhodes (2013) The consequences of interactions between dispersal distance and resolution of habitat clustering for dispersal success. LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY 28(7):1321-1334
Crase B, A Liedloff, PA Vesk, MA Burgman and BA Wintle (2013) Hydroperiod is the main driver of the spatial pattern of dominance in mangrove communities. GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY 22(7):806-817
Cunningham RB , DB Lindenmayer, M Crane, DR Michael, PS Barton, P Gibbons, S Okada, K Ikin and JAR Stein (2013) The law of diminishing returns: woodland birds respond to native vegetation cover at multiple spatial scales and over time. DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS 20:59-71
Driscoll DA, SC Banks, PS Barton, DB Lindenmayer and AL Smith (2013) Conceptual domain of the matrix in fragmented landscapes . TRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION 28(10):605-613
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Dudaniec RY, JR Rhodes, J Worthington Wilmer, KE Lee, M Lyons, F Carrick and CA McAlpine (2013) Using multi-level models to identify drivers of landscape genetic structure among management areas. MOLECULAR ECOLOGY 22(14):3752-3765
Fleming PA, Anderson H, Prendergast A, Bretz M, Valentine LE and G Hardy (2013) Is the loss of Australian digging mammals contributing to deteriorating ecosystem functioning?. MAMMAL REVIEW 44(2):94-108
Heard GW, MA McCarthy, MP Scroggie, JB Baumgartner and KM Parris (2013) A Bayesian model of metapopulation viability, with application to an endangered amphibian. DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS 19(5-6):555-566
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Hobbs RJ (2013) Grieving for the Past and Hoping for the Future: Balancing Polarizing Perspectives in Conservation and Restoration. RESTORATION ECOLOGY 21(2):145-148
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Hobbs RJ, ES Higgs and C Hall (Eds.) (2013) Novel Ecosystems: Intervening in the New Ecological World Order. John Wiley & Sons, USA. 380pp.
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Hobbs RJ, ES Higgs and CM Hall (2013) Defining novel ecosystems. p58-60 in: Hobbs, R.J., Higgs, E.S. & Hall, C.M. (Eds.) Novel Ecosystems: Intervening in the new ecological world order. Wiley, Oxford
Hobbs RJ, ES Higgs and CM Hall (2013) Introduction: why novel ecosystems? Pp. 3-8 In: RJ Hobbs, ES Higgs, CM Hall (Eds.) Novel Ecosystems: Intervening in the new ecological world order. Wiley, Oxford.
Hobbs RJ, ES Higgs and CM Hall (2013) What do we know about, and what do we do about, novel ecosystems? Pp. 353-360 in: RJ Hobbs, ES Higgs & CM Hall (Eds.) Novel Ecosystems: Intervening in the new ecological world order. Wiley, Oxford.
Hornoy B, A Atlan, V Roussel, Y, Buckley and M Tarayre (2013) Two colonisation stages generate two different patterns of genetic diversity within native and invasive ranges of Ulex europaeus. HEREDITY 111(5):355-363
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Hulvey KB, RJ Hobbs, RJ Standish, DB Lindenmayer, L Lach and MP Perring (2013) Benefits of tree-mixes in carbon plantings. Nature Climate Change 3:869-874
Jellinek S, KM Parris and DA Driscoll (2013) Are only the strong surviving? Little influence of restoration on beetles (Coleoptera) in an agricultural landscape. BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION 162:17-23
Kelly LT, R Dayman, DG Nimmo, MF Clarke and AF Bennett (2013) Spatial and temporal drivers of small mammal distributions in a semi-arid environment: The role of rainfall, vegetation and life-history. AUSTRAL ECOLOGY 38(7):786-797
Kelly LT, R Dayman, DG Nimmo, MF Clarke and AF Bennett (2013) Spatial and temporal drivers of small mammal distributions in a semi-arid environment: The role of rainfall, vegetation and life-history. AUSTRAL ECOLOGY 38(7):786-797
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Kennedy PL, L Lach, AE Lugo and RJ Hobbs (2013) Fauna and novel ecosystems. p. 148-122 in: RJ Hobbs, ES Higgs and CM Hall (Eds.) Novel Ecosystems: Intervening in the new ecological world order. Wiley, Oxford
Kent R, O Levanoni, E Banker, G Pe'er and S Kark (2013) Comparing the Response of Birds and Butterflies to Vegetation-Based Mountain Ecotones Using Boundary Detection Approaches. PLoS ONE
Lindenmayer DB and GE Likens (2013) Benchmarking open access science against good science. BULLETIN OF THE ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 94:338-340
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Lindenmayer DB, W Blanchard, L McBurney, D Blair, SC Banks, D Driscoll, AL Smith and AM Gill (2013) Fire severity and landscape context effects on arboreal marsupials. BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION 167:137-148
Lukoschek V, M Beger, D Ceccarelli, Z Richards and M Pratchett (2013) Enigmatic declines of Australia's sea snakes from a biodiversity hotspot. BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION 166:191-202
McCarthy MA, JL Moore, WK Morris, KM Parris, GE Garrard, PA Vesk, L Rumpff, KM Giljohann, JS Camac, SS Bau, T Friend, B Harrison and B Yue (2013) The influence of abundance on detectability. Oikos 122(5):717-726
Seabloom EW, ET Borer, Y Buckley, EE Cleland, K Davies, J Firn, WW Harpole, Y Hautier, E Lind, A Macdougall, JL Orrock, SM Prober, P Adler, J Alberti, TM Anderson, JD Bakker, LA Biederman, D Blumenthal, CS Brown, LA Brudvig, M Caldeira,C Chu, MJ Crawley, P Daleo,, EI Damschen, CM D'Antonio, NM Decrappeo, CR Dickman, G Du, PA Fay, P Frater, DS Gruner, N Hagenah, A Hector, A Helm, H Hillebrand, KS Hofmockel, HC Humphries, O Iribarne, VL Jin, A Kay, KP Kirkman, JA Klein, JMH Knops, KJ La Pierre, LM
Shackelford N, RJ Hobbs, NE Heller, LM Hallett and TR Seastedt (2013) Finding a middle-ground: The native/non-native debate. BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION 158:55-62
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Smith AL, CM Bull and DA Driscoll (2013) Successional specialization in a reptile community cautions against widespread planned burning and complete fire suppression. JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY 50(5):1178-1186
Smith AL, D Blair, L McBurney, SC Banks, PS Barton, W Blanchard, DA Driscoll, AM Gill and DB Lindenmayer (2013) Dominant Drivers of Seedling Establishment in a Fire-Dependent Obligate Seeder: Climate or Fire Regimes? ECOSYSTEMS 17(2):258-270
Vesk P (2013) How traits determine species responses to environmental gradients. JOURNAL OF VEGETATION SCIENCE 24(6):977-978
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10 Fantastic photos from FTIsland's 2015 FThx Tour in Los Angeles
Korean rock band FTIsland ended their 2015 FTHX global tour with two stops in the United States. On Friday, January 30, members Lee Hong Ki, Choi Jong Hoon, Lee Jae Jin, Choi Min Hwan, and Song Seung Hyun rocked Club Nokia in Los Angeles to the point that you could feel the floor shaking beneath your feet while standing in the crowd. To honor that amazing show, here are 10 fantastic pictures of the group during their performance.
See FTIsland's Hong Ki in Modern Farmer:
Bonus shot: Hong Ki wants to stare into your soul!
I enjoyed the fact that the group started strong, with a classic rock band feel, before eventually slowing down with an acoustic segment. The group was overwhelmingly humble and gracious, with Hong Ki stating at one point that he did not understand how international fans from US could know of them "because they are just a little rock band from Korea." The most hilarious moment of the night was when Hong Ki wanted to talk to the crowd, but no one could translate from Korean to English, so through several people all phrases went from Korean to Japanese to English.
Which photo was your favorite? Were you able to attend either of the band's US shows? If so, what was your favorite moment from the concert? Let me know all of your thoughts in the comments or tweet @Hallyu_Tanya. More photos from the show will be available on my blog!
Tanya, also known as HallyuTanya, is owner of K-pop/K-drama blog HallyuKnow. You can also follow her crazy adventures on Twitter and Instagram!

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As I've previously mentioned, I am using David Hartwell's The Dark Descent in my "Murder, Madness, Mayhem" class. It's one of my all-time favorite anthologies -- beautifully organized, with a selection of stories from various genres and eras, many of the stories allowing all sorts of discussion-fueling comparison, making it not just a great read, but a particularly valuable teaching tool.*
I had the students read "My Dear Emily" on the same day they were to read J. Sheridan Le Fanu's "Schalken the Painter" and Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper". The idea was to talk about gender roles in the stories, since we've been talking about how writers use various elements in their fiction -- setting, plot, character, etc. (this course is, after all, supposed to be partly an intro to lit class). The students have become, even in a short time, more attentive readers, and now I'm trying to throw in some of the interdisciplinary elements required of the class, hoping to get the students to look at the texts as, among other things, cultural artifacts, since one of the main questions fueling the course is: Why would anybody write this sort of stuff? What do representations of murder, mayhem, and madness do, and why are they so common in so many different sorts of art? How do writers represent violence, and are there moral implications to those representations?
"Schalken the Painter" and "The Yellow Wallpaper" lend themselves well to such discussion, but though "My Dear Emily", a vampire story first published in F&SF in 1962, and reprinted various times (see the comments at this entry at Ellen Kushner's LiveJournal -- note Graham Sleight's information about the two endings; here I'm discussing the original magazine ending, since that's what's included in The Dark Descent, but I expect I'll be writing more about this story in the future...)
"My Dear Emily" has been well discussed from a feminist viewpoint by Jeanne Cortiel, so I won't venture into that territory here -- what interests me about the story at the moment is its use of pronouns.
I've had a strange relationship to Russ's writing, and much of that strange relationship comes, it seems to me, from exactly that -- her writing. Even in her earliest work (and "My Dear Emily" is relatively early), she is an extraordinarily precise stylist in a manner comparable to Thomas Disch and Samuel Delany, and I find myself responding to her work in a way similar to how I seem to respond to Disch -- a passionate admiration for some individual short stories and an inability to appreciate many of the novels. In fact, the techniques that hold my interest within the condensed space of the short fiction may be what prevent me from appreciating the longer fiction. The precision and care of Russ's prose, the intelligence of her formal structures, the intellectual rigor of her purpose -- these qualities carry me through certain stories, giving a real intellectual pleasure, while in a novel-length work they suffocate the pleasure I am able to draw from them, making the reading more dutiful than enjoyable.
But let's talk about pronouns. "My Dear Emily" opens with an excerpt from a letter (datelined "San Francisco, 188-") from a person who states, "I am so looking forward to seeing my dear Emily at last" and who refers to himself as "her dear Will". After the letter, the first sentence is, "Emily came home from school with her bosom friend Charlotte." The two are on a train (with Emily reading "Mr. Emerson's poems"). They talk about "savages" and being carried off, and our first moment of possible confusion occurs:
"The New England look," Charlotte snaps resentfully. She makes her opera-glasses slap shut.Grammatically, the "she" in the dialogue tag of the second paragraph refers to Charlotte, but if we are used to the convention of starting a new paragraph for each new speaker, it's entirely possible that we will, on a first reading, assume it is Emily speaking about an engagement of Charlotte's.
"I should like to be carried off," she proposes; "but then I don't have an engagement to look forward to. A delicate affair."
Soon, Emily cuts her finger on the opera-glasses, causing her to get some blood on Emerson's poems, a moment rich with all sorts of symbolism that I'm going to ignore right now, because there follows a space break and a new scene that begins:
He wakes up slowly, mistily, dizzily, with a vague memory of having fallen asleep on plush.Here we might say, echoing Beckett, "Who he?" Readers build possibilities in their minds at this point, and probably settle, provisionally at least, on Will, since he is the only man whose name we know at this moment in the story. The writing in this section is quite different from the writing in the first section -- two long paragraphs finishing with a short final one, as opposed to the short paragraphs of mostly dialogue in the first part of the story. The writing is interior, subjective, a bit overwrought, describing the thoughts of someone apparently buried alive, someone who rises only after the sun vanishes. The last paragraph is a marvelous mixing of tones:
"Alive!" he cries, in triumph. It is -- as usual -- his first word of the day.The first sentence echoes the classic line from Frankenstein (the movie) and would not be out of place in a 19th century gothic novel. The second sentence is rather humorous because of the change in tone, the recontextualization of the exclamation from something apparently extraordinary to something routine.
The next section begins with the sentence,
Dear Emily, sweet Emily, met Martin Guevara three days after she arrived home.On a second reading, we will know that the "he" of the second section is this very Martin Guevara, a man both dangerous and attractive (perhaps even revolutionary). On a first reading, though, we are stuck in limbo. The story will continue to present some moments of confusion, because though we have all of the necessary information, often, even up to the end, we don't yet know that we know what we need to know, nor do we know how to apply it. Emily and Martin Guevara talk to each other at a church supper (Emily's father is referred to as the Reverend), and their dialogue is enigmatic:
"The lady of the house," he says.It's wonderful dialogue -- sharp, intriguing, full of subtext. Emily seems to know Martin Guevara, to have encountered him before, to know something of him, to be used to his ability to appear and disappear with the stealth of a cat. She becomes upset. "Sweet William has to lead her to bed." Guevara, "head framed in an evening window", finds his way in:
"I'm back from school."
"And you've learned--?"
"Let me go, please."
"San Francisco is a lovely city. I had ancestors here three hundred years ago."Pronoun trouble again. Who she? Emily? Charlotte? It's entirely possible that I have missed a subtlety, or am reading too much into this, but I don't think the question of this antecedent is ever solved. I'm inclined to think Guevara is referring to Charlotte, but it's also possible that, for his own nefarious reasons, his own pleasure in confusion, he has decided to talk to Emily about herself in the third person, to suggest some disassociation of personality.
"Don't think that because I came here--"
"She doesn't," he whispers, grasping her shoulder, "She doesn't know a thing."
Later, after Guevara has nuzzled Emily's "abused little neck", the word "vampire" appears for the first time in the story:
"Stop it!" she whispers, horrified. "Stop it! Stop it!"(We had learned earlier in the story that while Emily likes to read such things as Emerson's poems, Charlotte likes popular novels.) In the sentence "Charlotte's books have not prepared her for this," the antecedent to "her" is Charlotte -- and yet in the context of the story, it makes more sense for the antecedent to be Emily. It may simply be sloppy writing, but Russ is a fastidious writer, and it makes sense to me that this moment would be one more where pronouns and antecedents are in flux, where the antecedents are either/or and both/and. Throughout the story we are given little pushes to confuse Will/Guevara and Emily/Catherine.
But a vampire who has found a soul-mate (even a temporary one) will be immoderate. There's no stopping them.
Charlotte's books have not prepared her for this.
Guevara frees Emily from Will. (And, perhaps, from will -- or at least the will of the society of her day, the will to marriage, the will to domesticity.) In their conversation at the church supper, Emily says to Martin, "If I had your trick of walking like a cat, I could get out of anything." Guevara replies, "I can get out of anything. Out of an engagement, a difficulty. I can even get you out of anything." Emily clearly does not want to be engaged to Will (earlier: "'I love Will dearly.' She wondered if God would strike her dead for a hypocrite."), and here Guevara seems to offer the escape of vampirism. Will infantilizes Emily, seems oblivious to her intelligence and strength, while Guevara engages her intelligence (comparing it, favorably to Charlotte's, who, he says, has "a plentiful lack of brains"), even if ultimately she is just a source of sustenance for him. And ultimately, yes, that is what she is -- despite all his talk of vampirism being the most passionate sort of love and desire, his conversion of her to undeath is a rape -- a sexualized violation of her will (if not her Will). At the end of the story, the other men in Emily's life (her father and Will) destroy Guevara by exposing him to the sun. Emily seeks refuge with Charlotte, who has herself become a vampire, and who warns Emily at an important moment not to go home -- though Emily does not recognize her, because Charlotte wears a veil. She lifts her veil, revealing herself, and then, at the end of the story, Emily flees, seeking help:
--She knows where she can get it. Three hundred feet down the hill in a valley, a wooded protected valley sunk below the touch of the rising sun, therre she runs through the trees, past the fence that separates the old graveyard from the new, expensive, polished granite -- Charlotte is her friend, she loves her: Charlotte in her new home will make room for her.The pronouns and antecedents now all work together: "She loves her" is true of both Emily and Charlotte. Assuming Emily's optimism and trust are warranted, and there's no reason not to assume so, both women will, in fact, make room for the other. The help and safety offered by the men was an illusion; sometimes tempting, sometimes confusion, but always violent and destructive. A clear understanding of the relationships proved impossible: too much was hidden, too much was unspoken, too many words wouldn't quite line up. Charlotte will, Emily expects, resolve this for her. Their knowledge will align. Their words will make sense together.
*Some folks have asked which stories I'm using. I'd love to use them all, but alas need to fit in a bunch of other texts as well, so I had to make some painful choices, and, because of length or because of needs for comparison, I ended up having to throw out some of my favorite stories in the book. (To somewhat make up for this, I gave the students a paper assignment in which they have to write about a story of their choice that we aren't reading for class.) Anyway, the stories, in the order that we read them, are: Stephen King, "The Reach"; Harlan Ellison, "The Whimper of Whipped Dogs"; Nathaniel Hawthorne, "Young Goodman Brown" (which I got to teach in the town where Hawthorne died!); Lucy Clifford, "The New Mother" (if you haven't read this story, read it -- utter weird genius); Shirley Jackson, "Summer People"; Clive Barker, "Dread"; William Faulkner, "A Rose for Emily"; Flannery O'Connor, "Good Country People"; Edgar Allan Poe, "Fall of the House of Usher"; J. Sheridan Le Fanu, "Schalken the Painter"; Charlotte Perkins Gilman, "The Yellow Wallpaper"; Joanna Russ, "My Dear Emily"; Charles Dickens, "The Signal-Man"; Joyce Carol Oates, "Night-Side"; Fritz Leiber, "Belsen Express"; Robert Bloch, "Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper"


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Char-Broil 2- Burner Grill has 35,000 BTUs and 8,000 BTU side burner. This grill has a durable porcelain-coated lid, firebox, grates, and piezo push button ignition. It has 530 total sq. in. of cooking area available. Easy-to-clean side shelves with molded handles and tool hooks.
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- 35,000 BTU main burner and 8,000 BTU side burner
- Porcelain coated wire grilling surface
- Durable porcelain steel lid and firebox
- Piezo push button ignition
- Easy-to-clean plastic side shelf with handles and tool hooks
- Full front panel with condiment basket
- Assembly required
- Protect your investment with a grill cover (sold separately)
- Don't forget the propane -- available at our in-store propane exchange centers


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Highlands reserve is an executive community based around a 5 star golf resort close to Disney and all of the attractions It really is a lovely home and with a large secluded pool and spa has something for everyone. There is a large pool deck for fun in the sun and with 2 lounge areas, large flat screen TV's, DVD etc , this villa is fully equipped. All linens, towels kitchen equipment are included in the price. We are close to the I-4 Highway for great access to Wet and Wild, Universal Studios, Seaworld etc and the beaches are just 60 mins away
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I know gimmicky is the wrong word to describe something that's quite obviously been lovingly fashioned with much care and no small amount of craftsmanship, but with an alcoholic content that could put an elephant to sleep, this is sadly only ever going to be an occasional diversion - for me anyway. Having just sampled my first Stone Ruination IPA this side of the pond, I have to say that whilst I did enjoy it, never in a million years is it going to get me hooked or change my drinking habits for that matter.
And this 7.7% debutant, priced at a whopping £5.50 a pint incidentally, is a baby compared to what's coming, namely Sierra Navada Bigfoot and Dogfish Head's 90 Minute IPA, both apparently only just short of 10%! Now whilst the town will be full of students desperate to show off their drinking prowess come September - at least until the money runs out - you do have to wonder who this expensive, head-cracking stuff will seriously appeal to.
I mean we've all been drinking American hopped beer for a long time now, and the aromas and flavours suit the British brewing style very well. Fantastic ranges of single hop beers have bought a new appreciation for pale ale and as a result a generation of converts are helping turn the tide back in favour of our cask heritage. Every brewery, pretty much without exception, has jumped on the band wagon to a greater or lesser extent, with an increasing number concentrating on the newer hop varieties to the exclusion of all else. And in many pubs these days, finding a beer untainted by ingredients from the States or New Zealand, can often be hard work.
We already have the taste then, but without the strength. Now to my way of thinking that should be game over/job done. Can anyone honestly consider them anything other than a bit of a novelty, especially when sat on the same bar as Thornbridge Jaipur and BrewDog Punk IPA? Is it really necessary, or even appropriate to showcase these beers? Well yes, of course it is, and though I shalln't be making a habit of staggering home after less than an hour in the pub, I am nevertheless hugely appreciative of getting the opportunity to try them - but then I'm not the one trying to sell them. I just hope in all seriousness that this isn't a gamble too far by The Grove and that the curious will come from far and wide to give this latest initiative a try. Only time will tell, and I guess if it doesn't work out, it may all be a distant memory by Christmas.
In the meantime much praise goes to Ian Hayes and his enthusiastic (to say the least!) staff for continuing to push the envelope (as our American cousins might put it) by bringing us some of the finest beers from around the world, and of course for providing Huddersfield's demanding drinkers with what amounts to an on-going year round festival, whilst waiting for everyone else to organise theirs! It goes without saying that if I could be granted a renewable liver, I might easily end up spending my entire beer budget at The Grove, working my way through the endless bottled range and back again before pouring myself down the hill to bed each evening. Realistically, I know I'll be back to my usual few halves of the somewhat less exotic this time tomorrow and wondering just what all the fuss was about!


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|Picture taken from Fast Company
Meet the Biggest Threat to Google, AOL, and Microsoft: Ronald Reagan.
Michael Reagan (former radio host and adopted son of) claims that his new email service "Reagan.com" will stop the monopoly of "left-wing" Internet companies.
For $39.95 a year, you can get your own @Reagan.com-email address and help Michael Reagan who wants to "end the left-wing's dominance of email service providers".
"Every time you use your e-mail from companies like Google, AOL, Yahoo, Hotmail, Apple and others, you are helping liberals," Reagan wrote at the time. "These companies are, and will continue, to be huge supporters financially and with technology of those that are hurting our country."
Read the article from Fast Company and have a laugh. I still agree with the very first comment:
is this for real? this reads to me like an onion article. - Mat William


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Yo Yo Honey Singh in 'Zorawar'. Zorawar Punjabi action romantic film. The film features musical artist Honey Singh, alongside actresses Gurbani Judge and Parul Gulati.
Zorawar is the story of the emotional voyage of a young Indian fighter, Special Agent Zorawar Singh and his search for his lost father. Zorawar traces his father to Durban and flies into the city to try and resolve the mystery. After years of working as a policeman. He goes back to Punjab and discovers he's father captured by Genghis Khan. He actions back in time to make things right.
The trailer of upcoming movie "Zorawar," starring Yo Yo Honey Singh. "Zorawar" is a Punjabi action romantic film that will nearby the popular singer as a soldier.
- Yo Yo Honey Singh as Special Agent Zorawar Singh
- Gurbani Judge as Zoya
- Parul Gulati as Jasleen
- Pawan Malhotra as Tejpal Singh
- Mukul Dev
- Achint Kaur
Yo Yo Honey Singh in 'Zorawar':
#Zorawar shall be revealed this weekend! Are you excited to see him? pic.twitter.com/nfXyvyheyJ
— Zorawar – Film (@ZorawarTheMovie) April 30, 2015
Here's the new poster of #Zorawar! 3 days to go for the trailer… excited? pic.twitter.com/5hH68gORPc
— Zorawar – Film (@ZorawarTheMovie) March 7, 2016
1st official poster of my film "Zorawar" OUT NOW.@VinnilM @PTC_Network @RAJIEEMSHINDE Designed by @rdmdesigns pic.twitter.com/SNAMx4Gq3x
— Yo Yo Honey Singh (@asliyoyo) August 18, 2015


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All adult games for the tag : Charlie (16 videos)
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McCain and "Democracy"
I meant to get to this sooner, but have been too busy writing about...McCain. Just in that book format thing, and not the blog.
In any case, obviously what he said on MTP yesterday has been making the rounds, because frankly it was outrageous. Apparently, the Iraqis only have a "quote parliament," as opposed to a parliament. You see, they don't agree with McCain on our troops being there, so they're to be afforded no respect, like the 60%+ of Americans who disagree with him.
So from now on, when we see the "prickly" side of McCain, I think this image I was sent (created by SilentPatriot over at Crooks & Liars, and appropriately named, The Straight Jacket Express) should simply suffice:


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Here's a look at what I'm reading this month…
Thanks to a recommendation by Sarah of Library Hospital, I recently finished reading The Shuttle by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Fans of Downton Abbey will enjoy this story of an American heiress marrying an impoverished English manor lord. I thought it a charming and delightful if improbably titled novel.
Last night I finished The Man Who Was Thursday by G.K. Chesterton. Um…let's just say it's an odd book. Very strange indeed. I think maybe I enjoyed it? To be honest, I'm not sure. Have any of you read it? What did you think?
I am currently reading The Unfolding Mystery: Discovering Christ in the Old Testament by Edmund Clowney in preparation for Bible study this fall and also because I find it interesting.
I'm also begun reading A Woman's Wisdom: How the Book of Proverbs Speaks to Everything by Lydia Brownback. I picked this one up at The Gospel Coalition Women's Conference and what I've read so far I really like. My friend Jessalyn at Desiring Virtue has chosen this title for her September bookclub.
Speaking of bookclub, some of my blog friends are reading Small Wonder: Essays by Barbara Kingsolver. I pretty much stink at online bookclubs so I haven't decided if I'll join the fun or not. I may grab the book from the library just so I can eavesdrop on their discussion with some degree of intelligence. 🙂
Some books I'm looking forward to reading, should the library inventory and/or book budget allow, include
- Opening Moves: The Bowers Files by Steven James. I'm a big fan of the Patrick Bowers series.
- The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling. Aren't we all excited about this one?
So what are you reading this month? Have you read anything particularly good lately? I'm always on the lookout for recommendations, particularly for that exceptionally good fiction read.
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Posted On February 24th, 2013 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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Ralph Piena, 82, of Waialua, an Army veteran, died in Aiea. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by wife Floserfida "Flo"; son Rowland K.; daughter Kim Banks; brothers Randy W., Harold and Clarence; sisters Jean E. Piena and Eunice C.L. Kasaoka; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Services: 11 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha or casual attire.
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AthleteSpeakers has built very close direct relationships over the years with top athletes, agents, publicists and managers. We specialize in assisting small, medium, and large companies as well as event planners with booking athletes like David Ortiz for speaking engagements and appearances at trade shows, golf outings, casinos, conferences, conventions, and corporate events. For years, companies have turned to AthleteSpeakers to get David Ortiz's booking fee, appearance cost, and booking agent contact information.
Known as "Big Papi" by all, David Ortiz is loved and adored by fans across Major League Baseball and revered in his home country, the Dominican Republic. A nine-time All-Star, six-time Silver Slugger Award winner, and three-time World Series Champion, Ortiz is considered to be the best Designated Hitter in the league today and arguably the best all-time, holding all-time records for home runs (386), runs batted in (1,261) and hits (1,783) by a DH. Ortiz played his first six big league seasons with the Minnesota Twins and has played for the Red Sox since joining them in 2003. During his decorated career he has earned the Edgar Martinez Award seven times as the leagues best designated hitter, led the American League in homeruns in 2006 and twice led the league in RBI in 2005 and 2006. In 2014 he signed a one-year, $16 million contract with the Red Sox. Known for his big personality and power at the plate, he is one of the most popular players to ever play the game.
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1. Be kind to everyone.
2. Look after your mental health.
3. Be honest always.
4. Never put anything in writing you wouldn't say aloud
5. Don't trust everyone you meet.
6. Nobody cares about you more than you should care.
7. Keep fit.
8. Keep a diary of operations and techniques.
9. Organise yourself.
10. Drink enough every day and never miss more than one meal.
11. Remember this is just work.
12. Forgive yourself your small mistakes and forgive others theirs.
13. Don't walk away from the operating table with any regrets or concerns. Deal with them there and then and walk away happy.
14. People die.
15. The nurses should like you, but if they all like you all the time you are probably going wrong.
16. You don't have to justify your choices to anyone. If you walk away from this and do something else or if you decide you want to be professor of surgery, both choices are equally valid and worthwhile.
17. Don't shit on your doorstep. Take it from me, it never ends well.
18. Your professional reputation will come from what you do and how you do it, it takes time to build but seconds to destroy it.
19. When you need help, ask for help.
20. There is no shame in not knowing something.
21. Always be truthful in your professional life.
22. Consent people with plenty of time and due care, preparing for surgery is important and consent should be done just as well and carefully as the operation is performed.
23. Sometimes your best won't be good enough.
24. You won't like all the patients you meet.
25. They won't all like you either, recognise that when it happens and step back.
26. Be especially kind to yourself, be your own best friend.
27. Find people you admire and watch how they work.
28. Same for people you don't like, pinpoint what you don't like and avoid doing that.
29. You can still be you and be a surgeon.
30. Some patients will touch your heart and stay with you forever, remember them and the lessons they teach you.
31. Don't trust the sigmoid for an anastomosis.
32. Don't fuck with the pancreas
33. A cut blood vessel has two ends
34. The operation can't be said to have gone well until the patient is discharged home and you have seen the pathology results.
35. When you feel like crying, have a cry and then wipe the mascara, give yourself a hug and carry on.
36. You are not as good as the last operation you did, so don't crumble when something goes wrong.
37. The natural history of most things is that they get better with time.
38. Apart from appendicitis, that usually gets worse.
39. You are more than just your work, don't let it define you.
40. Be kind and nice to juniors, they might overtake you and anyway they will spread your reputation wherever they go.
41. Don't dislike pretty female medical students, they are the future and need to feel welcomed.
42. Have a daily routine for where you keep your watch and rings, it's unprofessional to flap about at work looking for lost jewellery and wastes time when you should be working.
42. Always, always have money on your person to buy food and drink. You don't know how badly wrong your day can go and having change at 10pm can make or break you.
43. Caffeine. You will need caffeine.
44. Alcohol, this you don't really need. Never drink when you are sad, or if you are operating next day.
45. You will never stop learning or improving, it's a lifelong process. Enjoy it.
46. There is always going to be someone better than you.
47. Very few surgeons think that they are average surgeons, half of them are worse than average. Have insight into where you are.
48. Wearing makeup and pretty shoes and reading Grazia as well as the BJS are all perfectly acceptable.
49. Not wearing makeup is also acceptable. Your female surgeon friends should be cherished and respected for who they are.
50. Rise above the stuff that doesn't matter.
51. You will carry with you and become a product of all of the people who train you and mould you. That's a gift and a joy to be a part of.
52. Remember that being a trainee is a transitory role, don't be a dick.
53. Don't lose your temper, ever, in a professional setting.
54. Hospital politics requires years of practice, listen and watch but stay out of it until you are well established.
55. Organise the rota if you can, it is worth the hassle.
56. Don't disrespect LTFT trainees or people on maternity/paternal leave, it might be you one day.
57. Stand up for what is right.
58. It should feel good and make you happy at least 50% of the time.
59. The purpose of a ward round is to make the patients feel cared for and safe, not just to ensure they are cared for and safe.
60. When you feel you've made a mistake or had a complication do a ward round, it makes everything better.
61. Don't trust a surgeon who isn't happy and relaxed in theatre.
62. Don't trust an anaesthetist who never questions any of your decisions.
63. The anaesthetist is your friend.
64. Lead the team in a way that feels comfortable to you.
65. Don't try and be someone else.
66. Don't hide your intraoperative problems from the anaesthetist.
67. Remember that you are lucky to live in this world, in this time, to do this job and be so privileged.
68. Smile and enjoy it. You have worked hard.
69. Foster good relations with other specialists, you never know when you might need them.
70. Don't do drugs, ever.
72. Treat your seniors with respect, even if you don't respect them that much.
73. Be prepared to be the subject of gossip, you will be talked about; good and bad, accurate and inaccurate.


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VIDEO: Outlander trailer released at Comic-Con 2014
The new Outlander trailer, just released from Starz at Comic-Con on Friday, has us so excited we're shaking in our kilts.
Starz's Outlander trailer: Claire Randall's fallen through time >>
The 1:30 trailer was released during the Outlander panel at Comic-Con this year, which featured executive producer Ronald D. Moore, bestselling author of the book Diana Gabaldon and cast members Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Tobias Menzies, Graham McTavish and Lotte Verbeek.
Moore is clearly excited and proud of his new story. In fact, he showed up to the Comic-Con panel in a kilt. Gabaldon praised the executive producer. "I said this is the only thing based on my work that I've ever seen that didn't make me turn white or burst into flame," the author told the audience.
Katherine Heigl to star in Diana Gabaldon's Outlander? >>
Dress-up at the panel isn't the only fun this show is having. Starz has also set up a castle and standing stones as a showpiece on the Comic-Con exhibit floor, complete with people dressed up in period attire.
The series follows Claire Randall (Balfe), a married combat nurse in 1945, who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743. Aside from her life being instantly threatened in this new world, Claire is also pushed into an unlikely love triangle spanning centuries when she is forced to marry Jamie Fraser (Heughan), who Starz describes as a "chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior." We'd say, from the looks of the trailer, Heughan definitely fits that bill.
Black Sails review: The hunt for pirate treasure is on >>
"I don't think of it as a man's show or a woman's show," Moore said during the panel, according to Hypable. "It's just a ripping good yarn."
Watch the full trailer below.
Outlander premieres Aug. 9 on Starz.


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Lord Byron Quotes About MemoriesQuotes about: Memories
Near this spot are deposited the remains of one who possessed beauty without vanity, strength without insolence, courage without ferocity, and all the virtues of man, without his vices. This praise, which would be unmeaning flattery if inscribed over human ashes, is but a just tribute to the memory of Botswain, a dog.
They say that Hope is happiness But genuine Love must prize the past; And Mem'ry wakes the thoughts that bless: They rose first -- they set the last. And all that mem'ry loves the most Was once our only hope to be: And all that hope adored and lost Hath melted into memory. Alas! It is delusion all-- The future cheats us from afar: Nor can we be what we recall, Nor dare we think on what we are.
It is singular how soon we lose the impression of what ceases to be constantly before us. A year impairs, a luster obliterates. There is little distinct left without an effort of memory, then indeed the lights are rekindled for a moment - but who can be sure that the Imagination is not the torch-bearer?
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- Born: January 22, 1788
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Infection Control Feature: Stuffy Situation
Flu shots, proper hand hygiene and even 'sneeze etiquette' can make a big difference in reducing the spread of the fluGermophobes must be having a hard time summoning the courage to read a newspaper these days with all the ramped-up coverage of diseases. Consider the following developments in just the last couple of months:
• Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) outbreaks are on the rise and spreading outside healthcare institutions.
• An infection linked to Legionnaire's disease is believed to have caused the deaths of two New York nursing home residents.
• Threats of West Nile Virus – a mosquito-borne pathogen lethal to children and the elderly – remain omnipresent.
• Resistant strains of Clostridium difficile, or C-diff, have been reported in Canada.
• The threat of an avian influenza pandemic continues.
On top of everything, the regular flu season has arrived. And while that bug is seen mostly as an inconvenience compared to the above threats, infection control specialists say it is a mistake to take seasonal flu lightly.
Not that long-term care facility administrators do. On the contrary. They are keenly aware that their residents are among those at the greatest risk of serious complications from the flu.
"They are very aware and very concerned," said Pat Rosenbaum, RN, infection control practitioner and board member for the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. "They have done a great job publicizing the importance of immunizations – flu programs are a big part of what an infection control practitioner does in long-term care."
Procedurally, facilities have streamlined the immunization process by getting permission at the time a resident is admitted. This process alone has saved countless hours of staff time, Rosenbaum said.
"Getting permission for each resident to be vaccinated every year has been a formidable challenge in the past," she said. "But now many facilities get approval upon admission, which has helped a lot. It saves the tremendous amount of energy it takes to track down each resident's family members every year."
Immunizations don't end with residents, either. In fact, getting employees vaccinated is at least as important, and sometimes more difficult to do, Rosenbaum said.
"Use creativity to get the staff immunized," she suggests. "Some facilities will have raffles for employees that get shots, which is a good incentive."
Flu shots are just one piece of the staff-hygiene equation, however.
"Equally important to flu immunization is the establishment and adherence to policies related to healthy work practices in healthcare settings," says Lucille Levine, RN, a consultant for Stratham, NH-Based Disposables Delivered. "Hand washing, respiratory hygiene and not succumbing to the pressure of going to work when ill are also vital."
The perception that sick employees are dedicated troupers whose determination should be admired is actually harmful, Levine contends.
"The expectations and pressure for caregivers to cover additional shifts during flu-like illness exacerbate an epidemic," she said. "Instead, they should be quarantined, as should outside visitors."
High senior mortality
The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that an average 36,000 Americans die from flu-related complications each year. Mortality is highest among the elderly. Experts believe hospitalizations due to flu complications are highest for infants and seniors.
The flu threat diminishes significantly with immunization, however. CDC officials say when the match between the vaccine and circulating flu strain is close, vaccination can be 30% to 70% effective for seniors living outside nursing homes. Within nursing homes, the CDC maintains that the flu shot can be 50% to 60% effective in preventing hospitalization or pneumonia, and 80% effective in preventing death from the flu.
Taking your best shot
Disease specialists contend there should be plenty of flu vaccine available for the 2007-08 flu season. Even so, providers should be aware that use of two popular antivirals, amantadine and rimantadine, are each being discouraged by the CDC because the most common flu strain, Influenza A, has built up a resistance to them.
Flu shots are an effective weapon against infection, but Levine concedes that they are not a magic bullet.
"In fact, flu shots typically provide protection against three strains of influenza virus which are anticipated to predominate the flu season based upon prevalence and virulence of viruses during the southern hemisphere's winter," she said. "The concept of universal precautions needs to be practiced. Flu shots may provide a false sense of security for some. There are many aggressive bacterial illnesses and viruses that pose a daily threat much greater than the flu."
While medical science has made strides in developing effective vaccines for flu prevention, "good old-fashioned etiquette" remains a reliable tactic in preventing the spread of disease, Rosenbaum said.
Because the flu is most commonly spread by air or droplet, methods such as sneezing into the crook of the arm (rather than an uncovered hand) might be crude, but they are effective, Levine agrees.
Boosting hand hygiene
The introduction of alcohol-based sanitizing gels as an alternative to soap and water hand washing has greatly improved compliance among staff, infection control specialists agree.
This is a significant step forward in the fight against pathogenic outbreaks, aid Patty Taylor, RN, vice president of healthcare marketing for Akron, OH-based GOJO Industries.


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Global Respiratory Monitoring Devices Market 2015 Industry Growth, Size, Trends, Share, Opportunities and Forecast to 2013
Press Release • Jan 09, 2017 04:00 EST
Global Respiratory Monitoring Devices Market: Snapshot
Factors at the forefront of driving the demand in the global respiratory monitoring devices market are the rising number of cigarette smokers and a worsening air quality on account of rampant pollution. Further, a burgeoning geriatric population highly susceptible to lung diseases has also pushed up the demand in the market. Countering its growth, however, are the steep prices of newer, sophisticated respiratory monitoring devices, particularly advanced spirometry devices. They are much more expensive than peak flow meters or even pulse oximeters. This has somewhat dampened the demand for improved products leveraging better technologies. Further, dearth of skilled personnel to install advanced respiratory monitoring devices is also creating a gap between demand and supply in the market.
Expanding at a healthy CAGR of 8.2% from 2015 to 2023, the global market for respiratory monitoring devices is predicted to achieve a value of US$2.79 bn in 2023.
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Widespread Prevalence of Asthma and COPD makes North America Market Leader
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) pegged chronic lower respiratory disease (COPD) as the third main cause of death in the U.S. in 2014. As per its findings, about 15.7 million people, which is about 6.4% of the nation's population, were afflicted with COPD in 2014. Numbers were equally alarming for asthma cases. In fact, North America has the maximum cases of COPD and asthma and this has been the single-most important factor driving robust uptake of respiratory monitoring devices in the continent, thereby catapulting it to the leading position in the global market. The market in North America is slated to attain a value of US$266.0 mn by 2023.
Europe is another dominant market on account of the widespread prevalence of cystic fibrosis. Asia Pacific is proving to be a promising market too due to solid pace of development of healthcare and medical devices industries in the region. Other factors positively impacting its market are the strong economic growth in the densely populated countries of China and India, rising instances of respiratory illnesses, increasing government aid in healthcare development, and soaring popularity of medical tourism. The market in Asia Pacific is expected to register a healthy CAGR of 8.5% from 2015 to 2023.
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Hospitals Generate Maximum Revenue due to Better Respiratory Monitoring Devices
Depending upon end users, the global market for respiratory monitoring devices can be segmented into laboratories, hospitals, and home use. Among them, hospitals lead the market with maximum share. Going forward too, it is predicted to retain its dominant share by exhibiting a stellar CAGR of 8.3% from 2015 to 2023. In terms of revenue, hospitals are slated to attain a value of US$1.89 bn by 2023. This is because of the large number of patients opting for treatment in hospitals for different respiratory problems. The trend is most noticeable in developed countries where hospitals have advanced respiratory monitoring devices for diagnosing modern strains of respiratory diseases.
In terms of product, the market can be classified into peak flow meter, spirometer, capnograps, and pulse oximeters. The global market for respiratory monitoring devices is dominated by a few players who hold a sizeable chunk of the market share. A host of other smaller players compete with each for the remaining share. Some of the prominent names in the market are CareFusion Corporation, Smiths Medical, and ResMed, Inc. On account of the presence of both large and small players, the global respiratory monitoring devices market is highly competitive. This market is dynamic too as it is characterized by rapid technological development.
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Named after Olympic champion Sir Murray Halberg (ONZ) the Halberg Awards is the country's pre-eminent event to honour and celebrate New Zealand sporting excellence.
The Awards are also the major fundraising event for Sir Murray's charity - the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation - which aims to enhance the lives of physically disabled New Zealanders by enabling them to participate in sport and recreation.
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Caitlin O'Connor is a model and actress probably best known for her appearance in Maxim Magazine as their "Helpful Hottie" (in which she gave advice) and one of the "top ten hottest girls in America." Her measurements are 33C-27-34.
Her nicknames are Cait or Caitie. Though she was born in Los Angeles, she was raised in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.
Related: The 30 Hottest Women From California.
In high school, she was voted "Most Likely to Become Famous." She was also, unsurprisingly, a cheerleader.
Caitlin O'Connor got into modeling affer being encouraged to enter beauty pageants, and later became a finalist in the Miss Pennsylvania USA contest. She later attended UCLA as an English major, where she modeled for the UCLA's Bruin Bearwear. (One of her jobs included working at Disneyland where she was a princess.)
Since then, she has appeared in over 100 music videos and has had assignments on shows from The Ski Channel, Fox News and AfterBuzz TV.
The best city she's ever been to, she said, was New York City. "Although I'd never move there permanently, it's an amazing city to visit. Its allure goes deeper than the transient nature of LA. New Yorkers are real and their city is full of spirit."
Aa for grooming mistakes guys make, Caitlin O'Connor said, "I'm not too picky about grooming as long as you shower and wear deodorant." Her biggest turn-on in a guy is "energy. Men who are confident, intelligent and genuine catch my eye first. I love men who wear glasses." She added in a separate interview, "I love men who are driven, have goals and have a passion and zest for life."
Her advice for guys on how to approach her is to "smile, be friendly and don't be sarcastic. I can take a joke, but I find that a lot of men crack too many jokes when they first meet a girl. It can throw a girl off."
Her favorite hobby is collecting classic cars and studying Old Hollywood. "I love the glamour of that era. She also loves amusement parks, roller coasters and the circus.
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The temperature outside was in the 30s, but the dozen or so mobile food vendors who gathered at Syracuse City Hall today were already thinking of summer food.
From a new bacon-only food truck to the venerable Bob's Barkers hot dog stand, these food-on-the-go entrepreneurs were there to find out where they can set up next year.
"It's definitely nerve-wracking," said Pam Dwyer, owner of the Lady Bug Lunch Box, one of the city's oldest food trucks.
This is the annual city "hot dog lottery," in which city officials draw names from a box to determine the order in which vendors can choose their spots. The permits are for day time hours on city property. To participate, vendors must put down a $500 deposit.
The city's been doing this for sidewalk carts -- mostly hot dog vendors -- for more than 20 years. But the recent rise in food trucks in the Syracuse area has added a layer of complexity.
Now the lottery awards on-street parking spots for the food trucks along with the sidewalk permits. The food trucks are allowed to occupy the equivalent of two parking spaces in seven designated spots.
The drawing gave the first choice today to one of the trucks -- Bacon Brothers -- an enclosed trailer whose menu is composed entirely of foods that have bacon as an ingredient.
With that top pick, co-owner Chris Dambach chose a spot in Armory Square, adjacent to the Museum of Science and Technology. (It's a spot that has been occupied by the PB&J food truck in recent years).
"I hope it's going to be a great spot -- it should be since it's right in Armory Square," said Dambach, an Iraq War veteran who also operates a landscaping business in North Syracuse.
Bacon Brothers will also operate from 9 p.m,. to 3 a.m. on a private parcel near the corner of Franklin and West Fayette streets "to cater to the bar crowd," Dambach said. Since that space is on private property, it was not part of the lottery.
For Dwyer, who started parking her truck in the city in 2001, the new year will bring a change in location: She decided to give up her old space near Firemen's Park on East Fayette Street and chose a spot in the 700 block of South State Street, across from the Onondaga County War Memorial, and near the Everson Museum and county office buildings.
"It's time for a change," said Dwyer, who was also worried that potential road construction along East Fayette Street could harm business. "Maybe I can pick up some new customers."
The spot she picked was used for a part of last summer by the Fresh Crepe Co., a food truck offering sweet and savory crepes.
For many of the hot dog vendors, participating in the lottery enabled them to secure spots they've had for years. Louis Letizia, for example, was able to return to his Louie's Dog House Spot on the Warren Street side of Hanover Square, while Paul Waleski grabbed the spot near AXA Towers at Warren and Madison streets that has been the long-time home of Tall Paul's Dog Cabin.
Bob Luongo secured his Bob's Barkers spot on Irving Avenue on the University Hill, but he took a risk. He didn't enter the lottery, but since no one took his location he was able to grab it after the other vendors had made their choices.
That's what many vendors do: The city awarded just 8 of the nearly 40 spots today. Anyone wishing to claim one of the other available spots should contact the city finance commissioner's office.
These are the mobile vending spots award by the city of Syracuse Monday:
• Gary Kimber (Roadside Cafe), near Onondaga County Courthouse and Civic Center. (cart).
• Mourad Benhassen (Pinnochio's), rear of Syracuse University's Bird Library. (cart).
• David Noce (Numero Uno), northwest side of Columbus Circle. (cart).
• Louis J. Letizia (Louie's Dog House), Hanover Square, near Warren Street. (cart).
• Paul J. Waleski, (Tall Paul's Dog Cabin), corner of Madison and Warren streets. (cart).
• Chris Dambach (Bacon Brothers), adjacent to Museum of Science and Technology in Armory Square. (food truck).
• Pam Dwyer (Lady Bug Lunch Box), 700 block of South State Street, across from War Memorial. (food truck).
• Bob Luongo (Bob's Barkers), 900 block of Irving Avenue. (cart).
• Saad Amer (no business name available), East Side of South Warren Street, near Centro bus terminal. (food truck).


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Authorities say a police bomb unit is removing items from a car with Massachusetts plates that was pulled over in the city of Niagara Falls.
Trooper Jeffrey Bebak says Friday that a state police bomb disposal team is using a robot to remove items from the car that was stopped earlier in the morning. Bebak says two men are being questioned by police but he has no other details.
The robot was seen removing three packages from the car and depositing them next to the vehicle. The street has been blocked off.
The Buffalo News reports that police say the car was occupied by brothers who had what appeared to be proper Massachusetts identification.
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Interview with Director Anne Kauffman
What are some of the elements of Becky Shaw that drew you to it?
I find the characters in Becky Shaw incredibly delightful and extremely slippery. Each one, in their own way, is reprehensible but impossible to dismiss. One of the first things I look for in a play are characters who are complex and contradictory, characters whose intentions are not easily defined. And, these characters are full of contradictions, they're mysterious and brash and vulnerable and outrageous. Their desires and demands and philosophies drive the plot instead of the plot driving them, and for me, that's thrilling theater.
You mentioned both dioramas and paper dolls as being inspirations for the set design you worked to create with Mimi Lien--how do these things inform the world of Becky Shaw that you're creating?
Gina's inspiration for this play are 19th century novels such as Vanity Fair. These are novels about women and class, and I was trying to remember how, as a child, I was introduced to class, and how we recognize class in the United States. In our country, class is mostly defined by the haves and the have nots. Yes, 'royalty' of sorts does exist in this country, but really, it's driven mostly by economics and access. So, I was thinking a lot about accoutrements rather than blood-lines. In a way, stuff is the most visible sign of economic status in this country. We all start out naked and adorn ourselves, which is where the paper doll idea came from. The diorama is an extension of the paper doll idea in a way. I was very drawn to a permanent exhibit at the Phoenix Art Museum when I was a child. There was a room that had tiny dioramas of drawing rooms from different Western European countries from 17th to the 20th century. These drawing rooms were furnished according to a particular socio-economic reality. The boxes were all the same, but the way they were adorned differed drastically and I was absolutely mesmerized by the sumptuousness or blandness of each environment. The dioramas were behind glass and there was a brass bar at about ankle height for small children to stand on to peer in. I could never get enough of that exhibit, I wanted to climb inside the worlds and live there, but was always kept at arms length from the rooms due to the barrier of glass and the labels with the relevant information about a particular room placed beneath the scene. I like this idea for Becky Shaw; I was intrigued by the idea that we might observe the unfolding of this drama inside categorized rooms as though it were a kind of social experiment.
Interview with Playwright Athol Fugard
In August, Wilma Dramaturg Walter Bilderback was lucky enough to arrange a phone interview with Athol Fugard to talk about his new play, Coming Home, which opens the Wilma season. Although he is best known for his plays chronicling the pernicious effects of apartheid on his native South Africa, Fugard has remained active as a playwright: he has written at least six plays since the Wilma produced My Children! My Africa! in 2007.
Coming Home to New Bethesda
Coming Home is unique among Fugard's plays as a sequel to an earlier play. Valley Song was the first play Fugard wrote after Nelson Mandela's African National Congress party was voted into office, replacing the white apartheid government, and Valley Song reflects the mood of the time. "It was a moment of incredible euphoria in South Africa with great hope for the future, and I was not immune to that," Fugard says. "I thought, you know, 'My God, I'm going to actually see it happen in my lifetime'."
Valley Song is perhaps Fugard's most wholeheartedly optimistic work. The play is set in New Bethesda, a small town where Fugard owns a home, "no more than about 40 to 50 miles from the village where I was born." Since buying the house, Fugard has set several of his plays in New Bethesda, beginning with The Road to Mecca, nearly 25 years ago.
Fugard wrote himself into Valley Song as The Author, and played the role in early productions. The other characters bear the names of real people from New Bethesda; One of these was Oupa ("Grandpa"), the caretaker on Fugard's property. "He was my first and my closest friend in New Bethesda. When I bought my first property there, I inherited Oupa! Because he had been looking after that land and planting on it and harvesting the fruit and the vegetables for years, years, years before I even put my eyes, set my eyes on it. And…I had to come to terms with him. In a kind of a way I always felt that as long as he was alive that land would be his as much as it would be mine."
The other character is Veronica, Oupa's granddaughter, who he's raised since she was a child. She was the real inspiration for the play. "Veronica was a real young girl who I knew and who dreamt about going to the city and I realized she could be an embodiment of the hope that we all had. And so Valley Song is about that. Valley Song is about the fact that the world, our world had changed, taken a dramatic one hundred and eighty degree turn in its identity and was going to try and forge a new identity for itself. For me, Veronica was an embodiment of that belief that the miracle had happened" and his belief that "we would be able to hold on to it and be bold and go forward." Valley Song was an international hit: "it was a beautiful experience watching audiences respond to that hope."
So why did Fugard decide to re-visit Veronica and Oupa more than a decade later? "Democracies have a lot to learn as we discovered," he says. "it did definitely make strong strides towards being the democracy we had dreamt of but with time a debit side to the balance sheet began to emerge."
Like her namesake, the real Veronica left New Bethesda for the city, hoping to become a singer. Fugard doesn't know what happened to her, but she and Oupa stuck with him as symbols of those early, euphoric days. "I made people hope with Valley Song. And it bothered me that, in terms of my country, that message of hope—unconditional hope—was no longer valid. So to get the record straight I had to bring Veronica back to the village and write a play called Coming Home."
Interview with Set & Costume Designer Anne Patterson
How did the design process begin?
I felt pretty strongly that we had to have this very, very realistic home where the action is…At the same time I feel that Fugard's writing is so incredibly poetic that I felt that there also needed to be something in the set to reflect that. And I also felt that it was important knowing that this home would probably be quite grim, depressing, that there was some sort of visual counter to that because as sad as the story is, there is definitely hope, and love and a real light within it. So I also looked at painters and sculptors for inspiration.
How did you land on Wolf Kahn for inspiration?
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But the news was actually first on WTSP:Kriseman: if the Rays leave, and the Rowdies get an MLS Team... the Trop site could be a soccer stadiumhttps://t.co/zfkDtmv8UI— WDAE (@620wdae) August 1, 2017
The Twitterverse went nuts. And word trickled up to MLS:#10Investigates spoke to Kriseman & Baker (last week) about potential of #Rowdies stadium at Trop site. Full story: https://t.co/wMSfpzf1uk pic.twitter.com/vTK6jRiYRI— Noah Pransky - WTSP (@noahpransky) August 1, 2017
Except did anyone realize Kriseman wasn't suggesting the Rowdies play in the Trop, but at a new, large stadium next to it, surrounded by new mixed development?Here is the @MLS statement in response to Mayor Kriseman on @620wdae on @TampaBayRowdies and the Trop (per @sbelsole) @BN9 pic.twitter.com/OWwReGWOwl— Chris Torello (@TorelloSports) August 1, 2017
Bill Edwards says he's not interested:CONTEXT: The @Kriseman comments about Rowdies at Trop site suggested a new MLS stadium there could help team surpass 20,000 seat capacity. https://t.co/kzVAAN3ki4— Noah Pransky - WTSP (@noahpransky) August 1, 2017
So there's that. Good idea to put on the table, Mayor Kriseman, but it seems to be pipe dreamin'. Maybe just like the idea that two major-league teams could thrive at the same time in St. Pete.STATEMENT FROM @TampaBayRowdies Owner BILL EDWARDS #COYR @BN9 pic.twitter.com/uj0wLPnNF1— Chris Torello (@TorelloSports) August 1, 2017
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Johnson to pitch in Hagerstown tomorrow in first rehab start
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Dave Johnson will make his first start on rehabilitation assignment tomorrow night for the Hagerstown Suns, who play at home against the Williamsport Mets in a Class AA Eastern League game.
He basically will be on his own in his first step toward recovery from an injured groin muscle.
"He knows a lot about himself," said pitching coach Al Jackson. "This is not his first time around the block. He can go as long as he can, whatever feels good to him."


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LONDON (MarketWatch) — Who is the most powerful individual in the financial markets? The chairman of the Federal Reserve could make a fair claim. So could the governors of the banks of Japan and England. The chief executive of Goldman Sachs can make a lot of waves if he chooses to, and so can Warren Buffett, or the Saudi oil minister.
But measured by what they can actually do, the most powerful person will soon be the president of the European Central Bank, the Italian banker Mario Draghi.
In the last few weeks, we have seen an extraordinary expansion of the European Central Bank's powers. It can now set interest rates, control financial markets, and effectively dictate tax and spending policies across what remains — despite its current difficulties — the world's largest single economic bloc.
But history suggests that when you concentrate too much power in a single pair of hands, and even worse when the person who wields that power is not limited by any form of accountability, the results are catastrophic.
In the medium term, handing so much power to Mario Draghi will end in tears.
In the last few weeks, the ECB has vastly expanded its influence over the lives of the continent's citizens. Back in the summer, Draghi promised he would do "whatever it takes to save the euro." What it took, it turned out, was a series of measures to put himself in charge of everything.
Step one was the bond-buying plan, the so-called OMT, or open market transactions.
By intervening directly in the market to buy the bonds of any country that runs into trouble, the ECB will effectively have the power to turn on and off the financing of national governments across the euro zone. If they need help, countries will have to apply to the ECB for aid, and submit to strict conditions. Issues, such as labor laws, breaking up monopolies, privatizing industries, setting pension and welfare payments, and deciding on tax rates and state spending programs, will all have to be negotiated with officials from the ECB.
Step two, taken at an otherwise low-key summit of European Union leaders last week, was to create a banking union, with the ECB as the lead regulator. So Draghi and his team will now take on responsibility for controlling banks right across the single-currency area as well. Nothing will happen in the financial markets for 17 countries without it getting the nod from Frankfurt.
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Add in the task of setting interest rates, and the new powers make the ECB president by far the most powerful figure in the financial world.
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke only gets to set rates for the United States. He doesn't decide how much Alabama can spend on roads, or whether Boston needs to loosen up its trade union laws. Likewise, the governors of the Bank of Japan or the Bank of England are mere clerks by comparison. Neither can do anything apart from decide interest rates and print money, although the Bank of England is getting back power to regulate the City of London.
Even most political leaders often don't have the kind of power the ECB president is being handed. They have parliaments and parties to answer to. They face regular elections. Read their memoirs, and the constant complaint is how little power they have, not how much.
But the ECB president will suddenly be able to control not just interest rates, but pretty much all the key economic variables for the world's biggest economic area.
Is that wise?
True, it is understandable. The euro turned out to be a half-finished house. The design put together a decade ago was about as solid as an ice cream left out in the sun.
The cracks appeared first in Greece, then spread to Portugal and Ireland, and still threaten a cascading sequence of bank runs and depressions. The whole thing has had to be patched up in a hurry. A single economic government is being created in a crisis. The ECB is the only institution ready and willing to step up to the plate and take on the responsibility for finishing the job.
Handing so much power to the ECB may not be a great idea. But it is a whole lot better than doing nothing and letting the currency area fall apart.
The trouble is, there are two big challenges ahead.
One, the ECB doesn't have the competence to use its new powers well.
How is it realistically meant to regulate banks and financial markets from Cyprus to Brittany? As we have surely learned in the last five years, regulating banks take years of skill and experience. The bankers are very clever, and move fast, and will find new ways of playing the system all the time.
As a rule of thumb, the more experience the regulator has, and the closer to the action they are, the better. But the ECB has zero experience, and is a long way from every market except Germany's.
Worse, can it really decide the right levels of public spending from Porto to Tallinn? Heck, even the ECB's own forecasts are not that great.
It was only last year that the bank was putting up interest rates, even as the euro zone was heading into a recession. It can cut spending here, demand privatizations there, and bust up unions somewhere else. But it has about as much chance of getting everything right from a big tower in Frankfurt as the Soviet planners did from an office in Moscow
Two, the ECB isn't elected or accountable to anyone. A fiscal deficit is being replaced by a democratic deficit. Will people accept a banker in Frankfurt they didn't vote for permanently making all the major economic decisions that impact on their lives? Maybe. But you wouldn't want to count on it.
The euro zone is fixing this crisis — and is to be commended for that. But only at the expense of setting up an even worse crisis in the future.
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