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After two years on Broadway, the troubled superhero musical Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark will reportedly close in January.
This comes via The Wall Street Journal, whose sources have said the show will re-open in Las Vegas in 2015. Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark has a notorious history, which began when numerous cast members injured themselves before the show opened in June 2011, and ended when director Julie Taymor left the production after a public spat with the show's producers, who eventually revamped her entire production.
This all being said, the musical has enjoyed popularity in the last couple of years, at one point earning over $1 million per week. The only problem was, as Variety notes, the show cost $1.2 million to produce each week, making it a disaster for investors. As sales have declined, producers expect better success with fresh audiences.
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HOLLY SPRINGS --Police say a 1 ½-year-old boy died Sunday afternoon after being struck by an all-terrain vehicle that his father was operating in their back yard in Holly Springs.The child died at Duke University Hospital, shortly after the accident happened. He was airlifted to Duke from WakeMed in Raleigh.
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My sexy Red Power Ranger pics!Posted by Tidosho in Cosplay, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Power Rangers
I finally found them amongst a 3 year old backup! I loved this costume! It wasn't mine, but belonged to Tina, a lady friend of mine. Her son loves Power Rangers, so she bought this outfit custom made, dressed up as Red Ranger, and surprised her son on his birthday at his Power Rangers themed birthday!
It's made up of several pieces, all bespoke and custom made, which include:
1. Padded white bodysuit, to pad you out a bit and makes you look muscly!
2. The main Spandex full body bodysuit, which covered feet, arms and stopped at the neck
3. The amazing helmet, which is made of fibreglass, with plastic see through visor (you can see out but not in!) plus the separate boots and gloves, followed by the belt.
It was so amazing to wear! I felt as sexy wearing this as I do my Superman costume, except this costume is very very warm and sweaty if you're doing Power Rangers action role play in it! Here I am wearing it for an event I think was in Edinburgh, I don't remeber exactly it was a while ago:
The second pic is of me chilling in it after gulping down a much needed cup of water! That helmet and undersuit padding were very warm, it was a warm day, and there were lots of hot cosplay chicks around, some paying me a lot more attention than normal because I was dressed up!
See the padding round my neck? That was all over my body. I had to go commando under the whole outfit, added clothes and underwear would have sweated me even more!! It made me look all macho and manly… My muscles are naturally better now, but they weren't as defined then! I haven't seen Tina in a while, and don't even know if she wears or even has it anymore (Power Ranger Chicks FTW!!), but that was one of the best experiences of my life!


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This lesson is one of my favorites because it combines three important concepts for students. Color theory, use of a new material (oil pastels) and art history learning about Picasso. Students are always impressed when they are finished and proud of what they have accomplished. I have done this lesson in both 3rd and 4th grade, but 4th seems to be the sweet spot for success with this lesson. You can use other shapes to trace in the middle (circles were just easiest). In the past I have used a leaf, or, to up the creativity factor or work on contour line, you could have students make their own tracer shape/design.
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There are several ways of traveling with a Dachshund. You can travel both by car or plane and in some cases by bike. Whichever way you decide to travel, remember to make it as comfortable as you can for your Dachshund. If you are not going to take them with you on the road you will need to have someone else take care of them; this could be either a friend, family, or boarding facility.
When traveling with a Dachshund in the car always remember, never to leave them in the car unattended. Cars can heat up very quickly, even in the shade with a window open, and can kill your Dachshund. Soon after getting your Dachshund you will want to take them on some car rides so they get accustom to being in a car. This will help a great deal when having to transport your Dachshund. If you are using a crate at home this is the best method for in the car. If your Dachshund seems to be nervous in the crate then there are a couple other options. You can purchase a restraint system that looks like a harness; it will work with your seatbelts. This will allow your Dachshund to see and be by you, but not jumping around the car. If you have a passenger with you they can hold your Dachshund. Something new that has come out is doggie booster seat for in the car. They are like a child's car seat but for your dog. The seat boosts them up so they can see out the window. You can also clip their harness to the seat so they cannot roam the car. You do not want them running free in the car because it is very dangerous; if you stop fast they could get hurt. Never let your Dachshund ride on your lap, you need to have 100% on your attention on the road. Always remember when traveling with a Dachshund you will need to make several stops so they can stretch their legs and go to the bathroom.
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Traveling with a Dachshund is a lot of hard work whether you are taking them with you or are preparing for them to stay behind. I know you will do what is best for them. Make your Dachshund as comfortable as possible and your trip will go a whole lot smoother and be fun!
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#KnowYourProfessors: Paul Berry, Finance and Accounting
What do you think the benefit of a double major in Commerce and another discipline?
I think business pervades all studies whether we realize it or not, for example an artist is essentially a small business owner. I think some of the best work in business studies are often by academics who were not necessarily business people. There have been a number of academics with economics or sociology backgrounds that have had an impact on management thought. Cross-disciplinary studies hold a lot of value.
When making a decision, what do you think is the most important consideration?
I think how it will affect the people involved, particularly the students.
Was there an experience in any of your classes that you found very rewarding?
I had a number of students over the years that have really stood out. One student, Charles Chang, did his thesis on the issue of accounting and options. The thesis itself was related to a conference that was organized the following year in Montreal. I asked Charles if he would be interested in submitting part of his thesis to the conference. I helped him set up the chapter of his thesis as an academic article. He submitted it and it was accepted. The conference was very interesting, as it involved both academics and industry participants. The thesis was very relevant at the time as a lot of big businesses in the United States that were failing because they were using options without full knowledge about them.
Why did you decide to teach at Mount A?
When I graduated from Mount Allison, at first I had no intention of returning. Initially I worked for a bank and then I went to Queen's to complete their MBA program. My second year, a faculty member from Mount Allison came to campus to conduct interviews; they were looking to hire three new professors that year as they were expanding the program. Bill Miklas, the Associate Dean, encouraged me to apply. The funny thing was, Bill had done his undergraduate degree at Queen's and now thoroughly enjoyed teaching there. Eventually I was offered the position and signed a two-year contract. I ended up enjoying the job so I stayed.
#KnowYourProfessors: Dr. Nauman Farooqi, Finance and Entrepreneurship
In your courses, like Entrepreneurship where you have students start and run an actual business, you use experiential learning to teach the students. What inspired you to start using experiential learning in your classes?
Many years ago, I took over my family business from my father who passed away and I was very confident that I could take that business places. About a week into the job I realised there was a huge difference between the theory and the practice of business and it does not necessarily translate into the real world. In my later role as a professor, I tried to bring business experiences into my courses so that students could see how theory relates to practice.
How did you come to teach finance?
My 'claim to fame' for teaching finance courses is because I have a PhD in Finance. My 'claim to fame' for teaching entrepreneurship is because I was an entrepreneur and got burned badly. One of the great things about teaching at Mount A is that it's small enough and has a liberal arts focus so you can really teach what you're passionate about and that enthusiasm really translates well for the students. I call myself an accidental academic. When I finished my MBA, I had the option to either work at Citi Bank or avail myself of a scholarship to get my PhD in the US and I chose to get my PhD.
How did you end up at Mount A?
It was a match of interests. I was teaching overseas and looking at opportunities in Canada. The plan was that I was going to move to Canada for the summer and keep on exploring the opportunities and if things didn't pan out then I'd move back to my job. The first day that I landed I checked my email there was an offer from Mount Allison. I said 'hmm that's interesting' and ended up saying yes. It was just a one-year position. After the year was done I had actually accepted a tenure track position at another Canadian university but the head of the department at Mount Allison told me he wanted me to stay, a week before I planned to leave. He ended up moving heaven and earth and I ended up staying.
Originally I wanted to move on and do something else but after two years I realised I like the town; I like the University, I don't want to go anywhere else.
#KnowYourProfessors: Dr. Judith Holton, Management
Why do you think it is important to feature books focused on humanity in the strategy courses?
Business is people, organizations are people. We really have to keep that in mind. It's one thing to develop strategies and plans and put them in place but we always have to remember that people enact strategies and their actions impact those strategies whether overtly or covertly. There is always an informal channel in organizations and much of what gets done often occurs through the informal channels not the formal channels. We might call these informal connections networking or just getting together with friends and colleagues, having a coffee at work or a conversation at a hockey game. These connections are where employees try to make sense of what is happening in their organization and how they are going to respond. So, how they perceive and make sense of a situation can have a significant effect on an organization's planned strategy.
Was there anything a student ever said or a realisation a student ever had that really struck you as very interesting? Or was there a time you really learned something from a student?
I learn from students all the time. As one example, I recently changed the format of the leadership class to focus on values. Articulating shared values is an important criterion for effectively mobilizing commitment and energy in an organization so I felt it was important for students to explore their own values and how these might influence them as leaders. It was a bit of an experiment. I wasn't sure how comfortable students would be in sharing their values and whether or not they would make the connections to leadership development and effectiveness. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how receptive students were to this kind of self-exploration. We had fantastic conversations exploring and comparing individual values, where these values had originated and how they might impact on their approach to leadership.
There was one student who participated in a 'pitch' competition where she had to prove why she would be a valuable asset to a company. When she came back from the competition and said, "guess what, I won", she told me that she had used her values as the basis of her pitch. She explained that the judges were struck by how authentic her presentation was and how different it was compared to the more conventional 'packaged' pitches that students tend to use to promote themselves. It was really gratifying to see how she had made that deeper connection. Having her spend some time thinking about: Who am I? What do I value? Why is it important to me and because it is important to me, needs to be a part of who I am in an organization? That struck a chord, we need a lot more of this in organizations where people can be open and honest about who they are. To do that, you first have to know who you are. When you can then find other people who have those same values and you can make those connections, the impact that can have in an organization is profound. When we look at successful organizations it is often the ones that has a strong values base, a strong statement of who they are and why. I think all of that really confirmed in my mind the importance of a values-based leadership course.
What is Grounded Theory and can you give me an example of it?
Grounded theory is probably the most frequently cited methodology in social sciences. Academics in disciplines as varied as management, medicine, nursing, and education use grounded theory. The idea of grounded theory is that rather than basing your research on established theory and going out and collecting your data to confirm or elaborate on the established theory you instead go out and collect your data first, being as completely open as you possibly can to what is really going on. You don't start with a pre-framed question or any preconceived ideas. You remain open to discovering a main concern to emerge in the data and a pattern of behaviour that explains how that concern is managed or resolved.
In one study I completed I wanted to see why high-level managers participated in certain activities outside of work. I thought it was about professional development but what I found from my interviews was that these managers were most concerned about the impact of change and its effect on the people in the organizations they work in. This was a bit frustrating because the interviews didn't seem to link to what I thought would be my research topic. But using grounded theory and staying open to the main concern of these managers, I discovered that the persistent and unpredictable nature of change in organizations was experienced as dehumanizing the workplace and that these managers used these 'outside' activities to rehumanize their work and their work environments by re-igniting their passion for work that they enjoyed. The side benefit for their organizations was that it also fostered renewed energy, creativity and innovation - a win-win!
You recently had a book published. What inspired you to write it and why did you choose Classic Grounded Theory?
I used Classic Grounded Theory with my PHD thesis. Grounded Theory is frequently cited as one of the most used research methodologies in the social sciences but there is also a lot of confusion around it because of the different variations of Grounded Theory that have been created. People often think they are using Grounded Theory when they are really only using parts of the methodology; not the full package. I was fortunate fairly early in my PhD to attend a seminar given by one of the men who created the original methodology - Dr. Barney Glaser, who continued to mentor me informally. I started helping him with seminars and we eventually started writing together, particularly about the challenges that people new to the methodology have in learning Grounded Theory. Dr Glaser has published over 15 books on Grounded Theory but his press - Sociology Press - is not as well-known as some of the major academic publishers. I didn't know anything about his press until I found his 1978 book, Theoretical Sensitivity , in the library of my UK university. He had established a very rudimentary website for advertising his books and seminars but I kept saying to him "you need to set up a page to sell your books online." That was 2004 and he was so skeptical about using PayPal but he now sells his books all over the world this his website.
However, I still felt there was a need for a book through a major publisher that would take its place among all the other versions of Grounded Theory that they were promoting. This idea was something I had started working on maybe 10 years ago. I would take notes at seminars and save emails from PhD students who contacted me for advice and help. All this became my data for the book. Then I met Isabelle Walsh, my co-author. We first met online in 2013. She had never met Barney but she had learned Grounded Theory from his books. We had had similar experiences in realising that there were a lot of variations in the books on Grounded Theory so we were attuned in that way. She uses both quantitative and qualitative data in her theory generation where I use only qualitative date. I thought her expertise in using quantitative data would be a valuable addition to the book so when Sage made the offer to me to go ahead and write the book I said I wanted to bring in a co-author. That proved to be another interesting and valuable learning experience for both of us as we then had to sort out some differences in perspectives. It was a very interesting dynamic to write together and a great sense of accomplishment when it was done. It's just starting to get out there, I've just seen the first review. It's from an academic in Norway and the review is very favourable.
What other research interests do you have?
My research has always been about looking at the connection between people and their organizations; how individuals impact upon the organizational effectiveness and how organizations impact upon the health and well-being of individuals. My Masters thesis was about building trust and collaboration in virtual teams. In my PhD research, I became fascinated with why extremely busy managers always seemed to make time for what I called 'side of the desk' projects. These were usually informal projects and activities where they connected with other managers often outside their own organization. I used Grounded Theory to explore what was really going on and developed a theory of rehumanizing knowledge work through fluctuating support networks, explaining that these very busy people make time for informal networking as a means of actually coping with really hectic work environments where persistent and unpredictable change often leaves them feeling less valued and less passionate about their roles and their work. The rehumanizing process that they experience in these fluctuating support networks helps to restore their sense of being respected and valued and re-ignites their passion for work. The process also has benefits for the organization as it fosters energy, creativity and innovation.
I have continued my interest in the impact of change on organizations; particularly, how to mobilize energy for change in complex systems such as health care and leadership development needs for middle managers.
#KnowYourProfessors: Dr. Jane Mullen, Management
What made you pursue workplace safety as a research topic?
As with all of the research topics that I choose they usually extend from a family member or a friend's experience at work. My interest in workplace safety started with my curiosity about their early work experiences and what really intrigued me were the stories about the workplaces that really didn't prioritize safety, it was all about productivity and efficiency. I would hear about family members and friends who had been injured at work or experienced a close call. A common theme that would come out of these conversations was that a supervisor had a really strong role to play. That's how my interest in workplace safety came to be.
How do you think case competitions benefit student's learning?
We explore concepts and theories in the lectures and I try to link the concepts to examples in organizations. Providing students with an opportunity to work with organizations to solve issues brings an experiential element to the course. They are able to work closely with the organization to solve current issues and provide their recommendations. Students see firsthand when working on a current organizational issue that when it comes to applying concepts learned in the classroom it is not always so neat and tidy. It is also important for students to make the connection between research and practice to ensure their recommendations are grounded in empirical evidence. Overall, there are so many added benefits, not only the application of theory but also making those connections with the people in the organizations.
With such a focus on safety workplace culture, how do you think leadership training will change?
If leaders do certain things, then we can expect positive safety outcomes. Through research we know that this relationship exists but the question now becomes how do we design and implement effective safety training interventions. In terms of research, I am now focusing on identifying what the specific things organizational leaders can do to help build a positive safety climate and I am designing effective safety leadership interventions that help leaders incorporate safety into their daily practices.
What is the most memorable thing from teaching - is there something a student said once that really changed your thinking or really taught you something?
I learn so much from experiences with our international students. The perspectives that international students offer are so interesting and add considerably to discussions in class. We have great conversations about how and why cultural context is important when exploring a theoretical framework in the organizational behavior course.
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#KnowYourProfessors: Dr. Rosemary Polegato, Marketing
We celebrated the 5th annual Sackville Culture Days. How did this project come to be? What do you see as the value of experiential learning?
In 2010, the NB Task Force asked me to participate in a new national program called Culture Days, which aims to provide all Canadians with opportunities to participate in, and appreciate, all forms of arts and culture. I immediately thought of an unconventional "inside out" model for a student project - a project that moved from inside the Commerce Department out to other departments and off-campus. Students in the Arts and Culture Marketing course organize an event in which students in Drama, English, Fine Arts, and Music share their talent with the people of Sackville at ten downtown businesses while they shop, eat, and pick up their mail.
The event is lively and fun, and a fantastic way to celebrate the business and creative talents of Mount Allison students. It also taps into a perfect storm of ingredients for experiential learning, a rich mixture of learning-by-doing, book learning, and reflection. The project models collaboration within and outside the University. Students practice soft skills, as well as manage schedules and a budget. Learning is hands-on, deep, and memorable.
What do you think makes Mount Allison grads special?
When I interviewed here, I was very impressed with the Mount Allison students I met. I continue to be impressed with their energy, multiple talents, and diversity. They make teaching a joy! Every day, I get to interact with young people who are willing to work with each other and me to resolve business issues; to complete a wide variety of assignments, papers, and projects; to discuss, write about, and present ideas; and to participate in community-based learning.
They are willing to explore beyond their comfort zone both inside and outside the classroom. Commerce students are involved in volunteer activities, student governance, wellness activities, varsity sports, part-time work, drama, music - the list is endless. They take opportunities to connect academic work to their other interests. Mount Allison grads not only know about business theory and practice; they also have a good grasp on their strengths, interests, and what they want out of a career and life. They are interesting, well-rounded, young adults.
Your specialty is arts and culture marketing, what sparked that interest?
That spark has always been there! My interest in creative expression evolved to dove-tail with my interests in business. My seven years of mainstream graduate study in business included courses and projects related to retailing, non-profit and service organizations (e.g., museums), the apparel industry, and of course, the creative side of marketing.
My good fortune was that about ten years ago, the University started to gravitate towards highlighting the creative arts. The concept of a centre for the arts was percolating, for example. Music and fine arts students were taking marketing courses, and Commerce students were choosing course projects and thesis topics on the arts sector. I was ready and I was excited! I introduced two courses on the arts and culture sector. Also, my research interests moved towards audience development and the role of the arts in teaching and learning. It was a seamless transition that complements my teaching in Consumer Behaviour, International Marketing, and Sustainable Marketing.
#KnowYourProfessors: First Edition - Brent White, Accounting
What was your experience like working with the Auditor General?
Having worked at the Office of the Auditor General for over twenty years, I had a variety of interesting experiences. One thing about working on value-for-money (VFM) audits, it's almost like starting a new job every fall, kind of like going back to school. You would have to build up a knowledge of the organization you were auditing in order to determine which areas were most significant, (or material as we say in financial auditing) and where key risks resided. You were learning, so to speak, which gave you the "new job" sensation.
Another thing that was a big positive in working with the Office of the Auditor General was the quality of the people I worked with. We had a number of very committed staff who took their jobs very seriously. They were really interested in doing the right thing to promote accountability of the government and its agencies.
A third thing I should mention is that I had the pleasure of working for a number of years with one of the finest leaders, and best human beings, I have known. Auditor General Ralph W. Black, FCA showed tremendous leadership during his tenure (1993-97). He brought an excitement to the Office that was so evident. The day he announced his retirement, you could have heard a pin drop. It was like someone had told you a good friend died; a sense of great loss.
What do you think about the future of accounting?
It's difficult to predict the future of course. One of the big things in accountancy in Canada right now is the merger of the three accounting bodies (CA, CGA, CMA) into one new designation—the CPA. I wonder about this. In my opinion—and I think we may see this already beginning to happen—the new CPA designation will find other designations will rise to compete with it. The history of accounting is instructive here, but it seems that as accountants we show too little interest in our history.
What brought you to MtA?
I came to Mount A because it offered a chance for a career change and a new challenge at an opportune time in my life. I had been teaching part time for 10 years or so at UNB and I liked it. I had just completed a research—based masters at Queen's and I enjoyed the research. And along came one of my fellow CA's one day at coffee break, telling me about this opportunity at Mount A. Nice fit.
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EP7EO: Care Delivery System(s)-Describe and demonstrate two (2) improvements in the practice setting that occurred as a result of the use of internal experts or external consultants.
External Consultants
Jersey CityMedicalCenter developed a strategy to lower medical device and equipment costs while reducing the amount of environmental waste that these supplies generate. Reprocessing companies offer services that reduce the purchase of new devices which can generate significant cost savings for healthcare facilities. The approach with reprocessing is to convert single use devices (SUDs) into reusable devices. These reprocessed devices typically cost 50% less than the cost of a new device.
A team was assembled to review the potential initiative. Primary issues that the team focused on included:
The FDA rulings have closely monitored reprocessing centers and have carefully regulated what can and cannot be reprocessed. They have established guidelines related to quality, safety and accountability. The MedicalCenter determined to find a company that would meet our high standards of quality and safety. The team included members from the three departments that would be the most affected; Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Operating Room and Gastrointestinal Laboratory. The following were the team selected:
Nurse Champions were selected from the units to monitor the process as well as report problem areas. Lists of noninvasive devices were selected, for example, tourniquet cuffs and pulse oximetry clips and some invasive items such as, biopsy forceps, trocars and orthopedic shavers. Mr. Mueller, our consultant assisted with the educational roll-out to the units and with the physicians. The nurse champions, as well as Mr. Mueller would trouble shoot problem areas.
The outcome of this venture resulted in a cost savings that progressed over a two year period, as well as an environmental savings. Review the graphics below:
The second graphic is for the current twelve month period to September 5, 2012. Comparing the two reports, JCMC increased its overall reprocessing in just two years from an estimated savings of $161,811.00 in 2010 to $271,277.00 today. A small portion of this increase was represented by discovering new product categories within which to reprocess, such as the EP Laboratory, however, the bulk of the savings growth came from the determined efforts of nursing and staff to take the existing program to the next level. For example, in the two year period OR staff collection of energy devices such as Ligasure and Harmonic scalpel have more than doubled while trocar collection increased six-fold, representing an increase in annual savings of almost $50,000.00 from just these two categories alone.
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A trial was developed to evaluate a newly modified insulin drip protocol in a small sample of medical and surgical intensive care (ICU) patients prior to house wide implementation of the protocol. The American Diabetes Association and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists jointly recommend higher thresholds for the initiation of insulin therapy and a higher target glucose range for critically ill patients. A multidisciplinary approach was taken to modify the current critical care infusion protocol to achieve the target glucose range of 140-180 mg/dL. The revised protocol was expected to be more sensitive to patients with prolonged elevation in blood glucose. The objectives of this trial were:
The Internal Consultants for this process were Sandy Liu Pharm D and Nan Rao Pharm D. These two pharmacists round with the medical team, provide services to the nursing staff and assist with various clinical projects. They have assisted in the development and implementation of many clinical guidelines and protocols at the MedicalCenter.
The interdisciplinary team consisted of:
The insulin infusion protocol was modified based on the following factors: current glucose target recommendation, consideration for insulin resistance, ease of use and adaptability. The published protocols were reviewed and the Davidson Protocol was selected for adaptation. The physician order sheet (Appendix 7EO-A) and the nursing infusion records (Appendix 7EO-B) were revised to incorporate the new protocol. Guidelines were also developed and used as a reference for the clinical staff (Reference 7EO-A).
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A ICU patients with non-diabetic ketoacidosis were eligible for inclusion in this trial as deemed appropriate by the physician. If a patient met the criteria for inclusion the critical care physician placed the patient on the protocol by initiating the Adult Insulin Intravenous Infusion Coverage Orders. Extensive education was performed on the usage of the protocol prior to the trial.
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The trial led to further revisions of the protocol and guidelines. Modifications to the protocol include:
A power point presentation was developed and presented to the critical care staff to further decrease any potential errors. House wide implementation of the new protocol began in early 2011. The involvement of the nursing staff and critical care physicians contributed to a successful and sustainable change of the revised insulin protocol into 2012.
"I am more comfortable using this evidence-based insulin drip protocol as opposed to the former insulin protocol. This protocol has successfully maintained our patients' glucose level closer to the recommended range, as opposed to the previous protocol which I was always vigilant for hypoglycemia. This new protocol has also been useful in establishing a therapeutic glucose range in a timely manner."
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Fractora lasers involve using radio-frequency lasers to create improvements to skin tone and texture, providing anti-aging benefits and a more radiant appearance.* RF energy is delivered to the skin through a number of pins, which produce localized heat and small microlesion dots. The heat promotes collagen production for skin rejuvenation and an improved appearance.*
The versatile fractional treatment provides results up to 1mm in depth. Fractora can be used to treat areas with deep wrinkles, fine lines, scars, or red and brown skin.* The RF energy is applied in a controlled manner to remodel deep collagen and provide a cosmetic improvement.*
Fraxel Laser Treatment targets aging and damaged skin by creating small wound-like sensations that penetrate the outer layers of the skin. This triggers natural collagen production and skin cells. They are applied gently and do not result in extensive downtime for patients. The healing process will also progress very rapidly.*
Cleared by the FDA, Fraxel treats the following conditions:
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Fraxel improves your appearance by treating the skin one fraction at a time.* The laser produces thousands of tiny and deep columns in the skin, known as microscopic treatment zones. This reduces old pigment cells while penetrating deeper layers in the dermis. While the microscopic zone is targeted, the surrounding tissue is left unaffected and intact.*
Patients will see their skin heal faster and enjoy new, healthier, and tighter skin tissue.* An effective treatment period is between 3 to 5 sessions.* You will prepare for treatment by having a pain management plan developed by your doctor.* The treatment area will be cleaned and applied with a topical anesthetic ointment. The procedure for a full face will require 20-25 minutes.*
After treatment, you may experience a mild sunburn sensation for one hour and minimal discomfort.* The skin will also exhibit a pinkish color for 5-7 days.* You can wear make-up or shave soon after treatment and then return to your regular activities on the same day.* The new skin will develop within 24 hours, the entire process involves*:
Bronzing – The skin will have a bronze appearance between 3-7 days
Flaking – Old skin will exfoliate as new skin emerges. This creates very fine invisible flakes.
Sunscreen – Wearing sunscreen is recommended to protect the skin from sun exposure
The body will continue repairing dermal tissues until you see a healthy, younger looking appearance.*
*Individual results vary. Photos and reviews do not guarantee outcomes and no prediction of outcome is implied. Individual healing characteristics and unexpected complications can affect the outcome of any surgery or procedure.
Fraxel® Laser Treatment is designed to target aging and damaged skin by creating microscopic "wounds" within the targeted areas that penetrate well beneath the skin's outermost layer. In this way, Fraxel® Laser treatments trigger the body's own natural production of new collagen and skin cells. And because Fraxel® Laser Treatment combines the impact of ablative lasers with the gentleness of non-ablative lasers, healing occurs so quickly that there is very little downtime for patients.*
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Fraxel Laser Treatment produces thousands of tiny but deep columns of treatment in your skin, known as microscopic treatment zones. This treatment targets old epidermal pigmented cells. It also penetrates deep into the dermis. Just as important, though, are the areas of skin the Fraxel laser leaves untouched. For every microscopic zone the laser targets and treats intensively, it leaves the surrounding tissue unaffected and intact. This "fractional" treatment allows the skin to heal much faster than if the entire area were treated at once, using the body's natural healing process to create new, healthy tighter tissue to replace skin imperfections.*
At your initial consultation, your physician will determine the best treatment plan for your desired results. Clinical studies suggest that on average, an effective treatment regimen is 3 to 5 sessions, spaced about 2 to 4 weeks apart. Depending upon your condition and schedule, you and your physician may choose to space treatment sessions even further apart. Results are immediate and progressive. Optimal improvement is usually visible in about 2 to 3 months. Because Fraxel Laser Treatment spares healthy tissue, it is effective even on delicate skin areas, such as the neck, chest and hands.*
Fraxel Laser Treatments can be performed with only topical anesthesia and procedures are designed with your maximum comfort in mind.
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Fraxel Laser Treatment can be performed right in your doctor's office using only topical anesthesia in most cases. If you are having a significant area of your skin treated, your doctor will develop a pain management approach to maximize your comfort during the procedure.*
The treatment area will be thoroughly washed prior to the procedure. A topical anesthetic ointment is applied to the treatment area approximately 60 minutes prior to treatment in order for the anesthetic to take full effect. The procedure takes between 20 to 25 minutes for a full face. The anesthetic ointment is washed off immediately after the treatment.*
What Happens After Treatment
You will experience a mild sunburn sensation for about an hour and then minimal discomfort. The skin will have a pinkish tone for 5 to 7 days. This is a normal sign that the skin is deeply healing. Swelling is minimal and generally resolves in 2 to 3 days.*
You may apply make-up or shave soon after treatment. Some patients are able to return to routine activities, including work and social obligations, the same day of treatment. Others require a little more time, depending upon their skin condition and treatment. Please consult your physician to understand how Fraxel Laser Treatment will fit into your schedule.
New epidermal skin develops within 24 hours. The process of skin repair involves*:
Bronzing: Your skin will have a bronze appearance that lasts anywhere from 3 to 14 days, depending on your treatment level.
Flaking: Your skin will naturally and vigorously exfoliate as new skin replaces dead tissue. Flaking is similar to that of minor sunburn, but without the associated pain. Use of a moisturizer will mask the appearance of flaking.
Sunscreen: Be sure to use sunscreen at least twice daily to protect your skin from sun exposure during both the healing phase and for several months after treatment. Apply a moisturizing sun block with an SPF of at least 30-plus. For added protection, use wide-brimmed hats when in direct sunlight.
Over the following weeks and months, the body repairs the deeper dermal tissues that have been affected by the Fraxel treatment, producing longer beneficial changes associated with a healthy, youthful appearance.*
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections may improve the signs of aging skin.
PRP injection therapy is a non surgical option to rejuvenate your skin using your own blood. Platelets contain more than 7-8 different growth factors which in turn stimulates the growth of your own blood supply and collagen at the injected sites.*
It takes approximately 4-6 weeks to see the maximum results and may last almost 2 years.* This procedure has been used for many years in Europe and it is FDA approved.
PRP is a non-surgical treatment that uses components of a patient's own blood. These platelets are injected into skin to stimulate collagen and revitalize blood supply.*
Concentrated platelets contain large reservoirs of growth factors that have the potential to greatly reduce the normal and natural aging process.*
Dr. Towhidian combines PRP Therapy with Microneedling by administering the PRP before and after the needling process. Micro-Needling creates a channel for the PRP to absorb better and deeper, therefore; optimizing healing time and results. Using this technique, his patients have seen immediate firmness, radiant and much younger looking skin and less fine lines and sun damage.*
There is no need to worry about nodules or inflammatory response of your body because there are no foreign objects involved. Slight bruising or swelling might occur, which are temporary and will disappear after 2-3 days.*
Dr. Towhidian also uses PRP injections to provide scar reduction, and skin tightening.
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Even with my previous Linux installation, after I set up my scanner, I had to perform a manual step to re-enable my modem – I never got around to figuring out how to automate it. I recently re-solved this problem with the new installation (which has a new complication), and did figure out how to automate it.
The issue (which I understand better for the effort) is that both the modem and the SCSI card for the scanner are Plug-n-Pray ISA devices. The isapnp programs under Linux can detect both, but something is always a little off. I suspect that some of the problems stem from using a PNP process on a bios set for 'PNP OS not installed' It's possible that flipping that option would have made the solution easier, but I didn't want to pull the rug out from under my Windows98 installation.
Here is what was happening (note: kernel 2.4.27 on Debian):
-The BIOS, set for non PNP, was configuring as much as it could at boot time, and making it look like built in hardware. It could not, however, configure the third-party add-in SCSI card, so that was unavailable.
-The modem card is configured to look like COM1/serial port 2. Initially this works fine because the BIOS configured it just like the second serial port
-Now I want to use the scanner. In order to use the card, I have run one of several ISA-PNP processes to automatically or manually configure it. This automatically configures the SCSI card okay, but moves the modem – the address it was using appear to be assigned to a built in serial port, so the PNP process thinks they are unavailable. I can't get online. Now that I understand this better, a possible solution would be reconfigure either the dialup software or the ttyS, but moving hardware bothers me a bit.
A message like "LSR Safty Check Engaged!" shows up on text terminals when you try to access the modem.
Info gathering:
cat /proc/ioports
cat /proc/interrupts
(neither of these necessarily show everything)
cat /proc/isapnp (may not exist until kernel ISA PNP is run)
setserial /dev/ttyS1 (or your device; this where the system will try to access the serial ports)
stty -F /dev/ttyS1 (actually attempts to talk to the UARTS; tells you if the setserial information is pointing at a valid device; you will probably get the 'safety check' message if not.)
-The kernel I'm using now has built in ISA-PNP support, but it doesn't have a configuration file, whereas the manual one does. I figure out the configuration file and then edit the startup script to run even though the kernel has ISA-PNP support. The modem works on startup.
I'm using the isapnptools package. 'pnpdump' produces a template configuration file, and by commenting/uncommenting/editing various sets of options, you can set up how things should be configured. I put the modem back on it's right settings, and moved the SCSI card interrupt (which was overlapping with my real serial port and disabling my trackball.)
ISAPNP cards can't be configured while they are active. So it is necessary for the configuration file to do each card once without the settings and with (ACT N) to deactivate them, and again with the proper settings and (ACT Y). The modem address still apper to be in use, so it necessary to change the conflict responses from FATAL to WARNING. Once you have the settings working, they go in /etc/isapnp.conf
There is already a script to run 'isapnp /etc/isapnp.conf' during startup in /etc/init.d/isapnp, but the first thing it does is check for kernel isapnp support. I commented out those lines so it would run.
-Now I try to install the module for the SCSI. It knows that it is an ISA-PNP card, so it has a dependency on the kernel's ISA-PNP module. Which gleefully comes along and reassigns the modem to different address, because the correct address still appears reserved.
modprobe -n -v sym53c416
Shows what the SCSI card module depends on.
-A little editing of the module configuration disabled the kernel's ISA-PNP support, so it appears to be working.
Add a file called /etc/modutils/options with one line:
options isa-pnp isapnp_disable=1
And then run update-modules.
My system seems to have alternate unused module system, possibly for a 2.6 kernel I was expirimenting with, in which case it looks like the file needs to be /etc/modprobe.d/options
The name of the SCSI card module goes into /etc/modules so it loads on startup.


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How to apply - Interested candidates need to send their application in prescribed form along with all needed documents at the following address – The Director,NIMHANS,Post Box No – 2900,Hosur Road,Bengaluru – 560029
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Doug Compton
Agriculture officials in Northern California are urging farmers and gardeners to stock up on pesticides or chickens to combat an outbreak of grasshoppers.
Tehama County officials told the Red Bluff Daily News they were being swamped with calls from farmers seeking pesticide permits to save their crops from the pests.
"It's not the worst I've ever seen, but it's early yet," said Doug Compton, a county biologist for the past 28 years.
"Right now, they're swarming around so it's hard to walk around without breathing them in, but they haven't done any feeding damage yet," Compton added. "There's not a whole lot you can do."
Compton said his department has been suggesting mowing a barrier around lawns as a way to discourage infestations or even bringing in some chickens to eat the unwanted visitors.
Otherwise, he said, all a person can do is wait for summer weather to heat up and drive the hoppers away.
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Nicola Evans. (Nikki)
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I am at the beginning of searching for both my birth parents. Currently, I only have some information on my birth mother. Her name is Allison and at the time of my birth her surname was James. She was born on the 31st October 1953, which would make her 50 this year. She was one of eight children and her parents were Margaret & Thomas (surname unknown) they lived in the Mountain Ash area, possibly in 'Rheola Villas'.
I was born on Friday, 29th June 1979 in the Heath Hospital, Cardiff. My birth mother put me up for adoption early on in the pregancy as she was divorcing her then husband and I was born with a physical disability. The last piece of information I have of her is that she left South Wales and moved to Oxfordshire in 1982, where she later re-married.
If anybody reading this has any kind of information (no matter how insignifcant it may seem), please, please contact me as I'd like to find her & possibly my birth father, someday.
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The Paleo Diet has certainly garnered a considerable amount of attention since it was first introduced years ago as a weight-loss method. The diet itself is based on the idea that humans from the Paleolithic era which came before the advent of agriculture ate only the foods that could be hunted or gathered in their surroundings. Therefore, the modern Paleo Diet is restricted to foods such as the following:
- Seafood, poultry and grass-fed meats.
- Fruits, vegetables and nuts.
- Seeds, eggs and the like.
Basically, any processed foods along with dairy and grains are discouraged from the diet program. The result has been that many thousands of people who have gone on the diet have lost weight. However, it is not without its drawbacks.
Pros of the Paleo Diet
There are certainly a number of advantages to the diet itself, starting with the emphasis on fruits, vegetables, and lean meats if desired. Many doctors and nutritionists recommend that we consume such food products in healthy amounts which offer many benefits to the body.
Given the effects of gluten on the body, particularly from those who respond poorly to the presence of this substance in their intestinal tract, this is the perfect diet to avoid it altogether.
Low in Sugars:
By avoiding processed sugars, the diet manages to avoid one of the easiest ways to pack on the pounds. In addition, the sugars that are consumed in the fruits and vegetables are often not as fully absorbed because of all the fiber which carries most of them through the digestive system without being absorbed by the body.
Easy Diet to Follow:
Here, you do not worry about counting calories or guessing about what is the appropriate portions of food that you must consume. By avoiding most of the foods that people tend to overindulge, the diet itself makes it easy to monitor as long as you stick to the food groups.
Cons of the Paleo Diet
While the Paleo Diet may seem like the perfect way to live, there are some considerable drawbacks which make it rather hard for many people to follow.
Fatty Meats:
While the diet does include lean meats such as poultry and fish, it does not restrict the consumption of meats loaded with fat. Considering that even today's grass-fed animals are larger and have more fat in them than their Paleolithic counterparts, it does make it less compatible with the intention of the diet itself.
Lack of Micronutrients:
There is a lack of certain micronutrients such as Vitamin D and calcium in the diet. However, that can be overcome using supplements to boost either of these deficiencies and make it more palatable to stick to this program.
Perhaps the biggest threat to the diet itself is that it is so restrictive that many people simply want to have processed sugars, grains and the like which means that after a couple of months the Paleo Diet becomes history.
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The Seattle Center is located on 74 acres of land. There are 500 public program activities, and over 5,000 shows and events annually! Home to the world famous Space Needle, Experience Music Project, The Pacific Science Center, there is something to do for people of all ages. Over 12 million people come to The Seattle Center each year! With exhibitions and events everyday of the year, this is a destination you will not want to miss on your next Seattle vacation!
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This composition is Mendelssohn's most important stage works and a great favourite..
Since his first Philadelphia Orchestra apperarance in 1937, Rudolf Serkin has been a frequent and favourite quest of the Philadelphia Orchestra and its dynamic conductor , Eugene Ormandy.
Mendelssohns Symphonies nos. 4 and 5 were composed within a short period of time and the highly individual form of the movements are proof positive of the young geniuss never-ending source of ideas.


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Ever heard a song that you thought was fantastic and wanted to hear more artists/songs like it? Want new artists recommended to you not based on who bought their albums in combinations with one you liked (a la Amazon), but rather on their musical similarity to your favorites?
Pandora.com has what you've been looking for. Enter an artist and/or song and it will produce a radio station of similar songs based on their intrinsic musical qualities (melody, beat, etc.). As you listen you can improve and tweak the system by saying whether a given song matches what you're looking for.
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How do I create a MapR Academy account?
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To create a MapR Academy account, follow these steps:
- Go to learn.mapr.com
- At the Login pane, click the option to register shown here:
- Enter the email address that will be associated with your account:
- Complete the account creation form:
- Once you've submitted the form, you will need to verify your email account by checking your email.
- Then, click the link provided in your email and set your password.
Return to your Profile page by clicking in the upper right corner. From there, you can update your profile settings and view the status of all courses you have registered for.
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National Techie Day
Happy National Techie Day! Since inception in 1999, this day has been used to celebrate technicians in the workplace. Rymax would like to say thank you to all of the invaluable technicians that assist us on a daily basis, in addition to showcasing some of the most exciting and innovative products, available through Rymax, that every Techie is sure to enjoy.
- Quadrone Omega Oversized Camera Drone
- The Oversized quadcopter is ideal for fun and recreation. , A perfect way to play with aerial photography. With its built-in 2.0 megapixel camera, you can take photos or shoot videos from anywhere on the road. The gadget is equipped with live streaming from the drone to the 4.5″ LCD display screen attached to the remote control. The 6-axis gyroscope provides stability and allows for 360-degree turns, flips and rolls. Also included is a landing gear and corner crash guards to protect the blades. The Omega Oversized Camera Drone flies up to 300 feet away, so don't be afraid to take your fun to new heights! Click here to learn more about Quadrone's skyrocketing technology.
- Singlecue Gesture Control TV and Entertain Devices
- Feel the magic at your fingertips with this smart device. Our exclusive partner, Singlecue, elevates the future of smart home technology automation to new levels with their proprietary connected interface. This streamlined command center allows users to have total control over their various smart devices and home entertainment consoles with the lift of a finger. Singlecue's advanced motion-sensing technology translates hand-motions and gestures into media commands, transforming fingers into remote controls. From entertainment consoles and streaming devices, to overhead lighting and smart climate controls, users are given freedom at their fingertips to experience modern magic. See Singlecue in action for yourself here!
- 360fly FlyView Mobile VR Viewer
- Experience the exciting world of virtual reality entertainment with this easy-to-use mobile viewer. The 360fly allows you to view footage from your camera in virtual reality mode. Simply look up, down and side-to-side for immersive entertainment! The FlyView is compatible with Google Cardboard 2.0 (not included) and works in conjunction with select Apple® iOS and Android™ devices with 4.5" to 6" displays to create an engaging virtual reality experience. Additional features include dual adjustable lenses for a clear viewing angle and button operation to format footage to VR viewing mode with just a touch. To transform your camera footage into a virtual reality, click here!
- ROLI Seaboard RISE 25-Key
- This gadget is at the forefront of technology for any musically inclined techie, offering the ability to perform a keyboard-style instrument with more expression than ever before. The RISE features a 25-note USB controller with embedded processor, in addition to a soft silicone surface that enables you shape sound through touch. The RISE offers five dimensions of touch – strike, press, glide, slide, and lift – to create your own notes and develop unique playing techniques and sounds. RISE is extremely portable to take on the go and supports wireless MIDI via Bluetooth®. Discover all of the capabilities of the Seaboard RISE 25 here!
- Nest Cam Outdoor
- The Nest Cam Outdoor is a security camera designed to allow users to keep an eye on their homes when they are away to ensure everything is safe and secure.. Partnered using a smartphone or tablet, Nest Cam automatically knows when you're away and offers you a 130-degree wide-angle view of your home. As one of the most advanced security cameras on the market, Nest Cam utilizes 24/7 live streaming in 1080p and advanced night vision for pinnacle protection. Plus, Nest Cam knows you can't always be watching your phone. When users sign up for Nest Aware, its partnered software, users can receive automatic alerts on their phones regarding suspicious activity, and can track and rewind previous recordings. See for yourself here!
Join us today in celebrating all of the techie's out there, and contact Rymax today for more information on how you can add these cutting-edge, innovative products into your incentive program.


text: Over the past years we have been taking the Startups Club Demo Day to one city and conducting a pitching competition which involved 10 startups. This year we decided to take it one step further and launched the Demo Day in 10 cities across India. As a consequence, we had 94 startups pitching to us across the 10 cities. Out of these 94, 12 made it to the Finale in Chennai which we held last weekend. The winners from each of the cities that we went to, and a couple of wild-card entries. The finale was a grand affair and what a finale it was. Despite circumstances not being ideal, more than 300 people turned up at the event and we were supported greatly by our Pioneer Members who as usual came from different cities to take part in the Demo Day. The competition was intense on the third day of the event, as each of the startups went all out to convince the jury which consisted of Mr. Mahesh Bhalla, Mr. Michael Marks, Mr. Nagaraja Prakasam, Mr. Venugopal Ganapathy and Mr. Prajakt Raut. After close to four hours spent listening to the pitches, Vicara Tech won and took the prize money of Rs. 5,00,000. The company is founded by two engineering college students, Adarsh Warrier and Abhishek Satish who are in their final year. The company has created a product which enables, gesture based interactions with computers. The device is worn on the hand and works using various sensors along with Bluetooth-LE connectivity. This helps overcome many of the problems that are encountered while using extremely high tech products such as the Myo Band, Kinect and Leap Motion. Their palm-sized device essentially maps track-pad gestures to respond to hand movements and hence does not even require the developer to make any changes to their programs to enable this controller. Most of the applications that have trackpad based gesture recognition built in, would be compatible with the device from day 1. They have gone through 7 prototypes in a short span of 7 months and during this phase have been able to perfect this device to a great extent. The jury was unanimous in picking this company as the winner over 11 others who were the winners in their respective cities. The other companies that got mentioned by the jury were Appaie, Renaura, C9Ads and Saathi Pads.


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Press releases, media advisories, and statements are formal communication tools that your group can use to get its messages out to media. Think of them as the type of communication you have with reporters that goes out on your organization's nice letterhead stationery.
Ideally, they're just one way that you're in touch with your media contacts. Pitching stories in more conversational emails and staying in touch in other ways are key to building relationships. (See: Tips From Journalists: How To Build Great Connections with Media.)
Reporters and media professionals have different feelings about these conventions. Some reporters kind of dislike them. Their inboxes are already swamped with so many press releases, they prefer a quick personal note more than anything. Some reporters really appreciate them; the press release puts all the information they need in one place, so they can grab quotes and background from them quickly for their story on a busy day. As you build your relationship with reporters, you can get a sense from them what they prefer.
Either way, these are great tools to have your toolbox.
Here are the tools we're going to cover in this training:
- Press releases
- Media advisories
- Statements
- "Available For Comment" emails
- Using social media to communicate with the press
- Important tips to make your releases and statements go far
Examples: We've included real-life examples throughout from the Indivisible Project and from Indivisible groups, because these things rarely end up following a neat template in real life, and we wanted to reflect that.
A press release is a communication, no longer than one page, that gives a reporter some of the basics they'd need to write a story about something: background about what's happening, quotes from relevant people, and contact information they can use to find out more.
Here are a few times where a longer traditional one-page press release is the right choice:
- Announcing an ongoing series of events or unveiling something;
- Reporting back about the highlights of something that's already happened;
- Announcing a new program or partnership;
- If your goal is to invite media to attend an event, you'll want to send a media advisory. (See below.)
If your goal is to be quoted in a story about breaking news, you'll want to send a statement or an "available for comment" email, or both. (See below.)
Here's the most basic structure of a press release:
Date that the release was sent out
Contact: Name / Email / Phone
Optional Sub-title
CITY WHERE AN ARTICLE THIS ABOUT THIS WOULD BE TAKING PLACE - Summarizing sentence about what's happening.
Paragraph of 1-2 sentences of background.
"First sentence of a quote," said Person. "Second sentence of a quote."
Paragraph of 1-2 sentence of more background, making the argument more that the topic is important.
[OPTIONAL] "First sentence of a quote," said Person #2 (or Person #1 again.) "Second sentence of a quote."
Paragraph of bigger-picture context about the topic, including your organization's history of involvement on this issue.
ABOUT Group: 1-2 sentence boilerplate description
Here are some real examples from us at the Indivisible Project and from Indivisible groups:
A media advisory is an invitation to media to attend something. Just like an invitation to a party, it might have a few sentences of text about what's going on and what will make the event exciting to attend, and then it spells out very clearly the details. The convention is to literally write "WHO: WHAT: WHEN: WHERE: "
Media advisories are especially useful for broadcast TV and radio newsrooms, who get heaps of them every day and need to be able to sort through them fast to decide where to send people to cover what.
Here's a real-life example:
A statement is typically just a quote, without the additional background information a press release provides. The purpose is to give people something they can cut and paste into an article quickly. These are the right choice when you are reacting to breaking news, and you don't need to present a lot of extra context about what's going on.
Available For Comment / Available For Interview
This is typically used when news breaks and you want to be part of the story fast. It's often a great way of saying "We're available!" without taking the time to write out a statement.
This is a good choice if you have a handful of key reporters in your that you've worked with before on a specific issue, and are confident they'd be interested in getting your take. This is also a good way to get the attention of a new reporter who covers this issue but that you haven't worked with in the past -- by sending a personalized note as opposed to BCCing them on a statement.
Send these emails ASAP after a breaking news event. Let reporters know why they should want to talk to the person you're making available, what their hook is to the breaking news, and provide the spokesperson's availability with as much detail as possible, as well as a reliable point of contact to arrange an interview. Link to a bio or previous coverage of the person.
Some reporters may prefer to talk with you over quoting from a press release or statement because they're more likely to get unique content from your conversation, while multiple reporters could get the same quote if they just use your press release. Even keeping this in mind, note that it's OK to read something over the phone if you're not comfortable giving an in-depth interview. It's OK to say that you are ready to share a comment about this situation, but aren't prepared to talk about other topics right now.
As we said, all these communications are just conventions. The fact is, today, statements made on Twitter and Facebook are starting to often serve a similar function as a way for getting information out to the press. (See: our current president.)
This is a double-edged sword.
On the one hand: reporters will often happily cover statements that you post on Twitter and Facebook. That can be a good approach when you have something longer or more casual to say, and it has the advantage that there's no need to reformat and reinvent the wheel. If your group's going to run with this strategy, just make sure you're reaching people on your press list who aren't big social media users. (For example, you can send an email saying "FYI, we just posted this reaction to the President's DACA announcement on our Facebook page.")
On the other hand: as a reminder, reporters may be checking your social media accounts, whether you'd like them to or not. Periodically, in addition to whatever policies and privacy settings your accounts have, it's a good idea to scroll through your account and think about what a reporter would see, checking for any distracting or negative material--including the comments section. Definitely do a check like this before directing reporters' attention to an announcement you've made on your social media accounts.
Here are some important things to keep in mind:
- Timing matters: When will reporters need to have this information in order to be able to use it? A beautifully crafted press release that comes in too late doesn't do much good.
- Before you start writing, give yourself and your teammates a deadline for hitting "send," and stick to it. Build in time for teammates to look at it, as needed.
- If you're getting the word out about upcoming an event, check out the example timeline in this training on pitching events.
- If you're reacting to breaking news, a reporter may be working on publishing a story online within the hour, so getting a statement to them quickly could mean the difference between being included or not. Consider sending a quick email to specific reporters you're in touch with to let them know "FYI, we'll have a statement coming shortly."
- Make your press releases user-friendly:
- Paste the text of your release into the body of an email so that reporters can easily cut-and-paste the text into their stories. If you'd like to attach a PDF version also, that's fine: PDFs often look nicer and more consistently formatted. But make sure a reporter can grab what they need easily.
- Be careful of sending big attachments. A few photos are OK. To send a whole album's worth, send a link instead. To send a video, upload it to Facebook, YouTube or another site and send a link. You can mention in your email that the full original file is available on request.
- Consider adding a press releases section to your website. It can be handy for reporters to have as a reference.
- Have a friend do a last editing check for typos.
- It's OK to add other content that's essential to telling the story: While it's nice to be able to know how to put together a simple press release in a traditional format, it's OK to add attachments, links and other additions to your release if they're relevant. (Keeping the main body of it to one page is a good goal.)
- Will you be holding a vigil in an especially beautiful spot, with significance to your story? Include a photo.
- The moderator of your candidate forum isn't a famous name, but runs a really great podcast? Include a link to a cool recent interview.
- Let's say your group is visiting your MoC's office to talk about health care, and a couple parents will be bringing their kids along. Is that too small a detail? Not at all! -- think about including that in the "WHO" section of your media advisory.
- Let's say your group is issuing a statement reacting to a naive thing your MoC said about North Korea. The group leader who is being quoted in the statement has a family member who's serving overseas in the military? Definitely, mention that in there. (If they're OK with it.)
Before you hit send on a press release, think about how you'd explain the events going on to a friend, and the details you'd highlight to them. Is there something missing? Don't let the formality of the format get in the way of telling an interesting story.


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Tiger Army's "Dark And Lonely Night" Music Video PremiereAugust 18, 2017
Juxtapoz is premiering Tiger Army's video for their new song "Dark and Lonely Night." The new video, which is inspired by the iconic photography of Troy Paiva, complements the classic tone and style of Tiger Army.
Nick 13, founding member and frontman of Tiger Army, shared his experience working with Troy Paiva and Casey Curry to create the video:
"I've long been a fan of the nighttime photography of Troy Paiva. In my mind, his aesthetic of midcentury decay combined with an otherworldly, nocturnal feel has many parallels with Tiger Army's music. I've wanted to do a music video inspired by his work for at least a decade. With Troy as a consultant, director Casey Curry rose to the challenge of translating the initial visual inspiration between mediums. The techniques, which involve extremely long exposures and light painting, made this far more challenging than a move from still photography to video might initially suggest. Casey brought an incredible eye as both a director and a photographer in his own right, along with many creative elements and the technical know-how to make things happen when there was no roadmap. The visual has always been of distinct importance to this band; I couldn't be happier with the realization of this longtime wish of mine."