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Flash Furniture Mid-back yellow mesh task chair with chrome base for an elegant look has black nylon arms and features pneumatic seat height adjustment for comfort use. Long working hours are a breeze with the yellow Flash Furniture Contemporary Task Chair that guarantees comfort and support. Upholstered with high-quality foam, this mid-back task chair adds a fresh look to your workspace. This chair's base is equipped with caster wheels for easy mobility from one desk to another while working. It is ergonomically designed and is a perfect choice when you work or read long hours. Stylish and functional, this chair blends with both formal and informal setups.
- Task chair offers ergonomic seating standards
- Mid-back design relieves lower back strain
- Seat Dimensions: 17.25" - 21"H; Back Height: 17"
- Pneumatic seat height adjustment for good posture
- Yellow mesh upholstery for durability and comfort
- Black nylon arms for enhanced comfort
- Chrome base with dual wheel casters for easy movement on carpets
- 2" thick, padded seat and back for maximum support
- Weight rated up to 250 lbs. based on 8 hours of use
- ANSI/BIFMA compliant for safety
- 2-year limited warranty
- Yellow padded mesh upholstery
- Seat size: 17 1/4" - 21"H x 18 3/4"W x 17"D, back size: 17"H x 18 1/4"W
- Assembly required
- Arm height from floor: 25 1/4" - 29"H, arm height from seat: 7"H
- Mid back task chair
- Dimensions: 33 1/2" - 37 1/2"H x 23 1/2"W x 25 1/2"D
- CA117 fire retardant foam
- This chair will add a splash of color to your office for a non-traditional look
|Chair Type : Computer and Desk
|Chair Material : Mesh
|Arm Type : Fixed
|Adjustable Back Height : No
|Seat Glide : No
|Lumbar Support : No
|Office Chair Back Material : Mesh
|Office Chair Caster Usage : Carpet/Hard Floor
|Office Chair Synchro Tilt : No
|Seat Material : Padded Mesh
|True Color : Yellow
|Warranty : 2-Year
|Brand : Flash Furniture
|Weight : 26.00 lbs. per Each


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The campaigns are slowly starting to roll out the big guns, with two of the top Democrats debuting new ads in battleground states today. John Edwards's latest, for example, isn't his first of the season (though it is his first spot in New Hampshire), but it does shift from pressuring Washington about the war to asking Americans "to be patriotic about something other than war."
Jeff Zeleny reported on Senator Barack Obama's new, biographical ads in Iowa.
One focuses on his time in the Illinois Senate:and the other deals with his education and career as a community organizer:Meanwhile, Mitt Romney, now an old hand at primary television advertising, released a new spot last week highlighting his vow to "work like crazy to go to Washington and bring change there."

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Mix JV (Grades 4–6)
Mix JV is a student ministry designed for fourth–sixth graders who want to seek God. Our students are challenged to lead their generation by being the examples that God has called them to be, even at their young age.
At both campuses, Mix JV meets in the Mix JV room every Sunday morning after the worship music concludes. This is a high-energy and uniquely crafted service to engage the students and get them connected with other students their age, as well as to develop them in their walk with Christ.


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Bus Adventure
With clear air and temps in the low 60's, I decided to go for an outing. I walked from our apartment toward Jianguomen Wai Da Bikes for Rent Jie, the main East-West avenue just a few blocks south of home. My plan was to go to the Palace Park and take some pictures. I figured if traffic was bad on Jianguomen Street I'd take the subway, which is extensive, cheap (30 to 40 cents) and easy to use even for a first-time visitor to the city. And renting a bike is yet another option: They number in the hundreds along most main streets, and can be rented using an app.
Traffic was fine, but I opted for the bus--my preferred mode of public transportation. Joe and my friends find this hysterical and atypical because I never frequented public transportation while living stateside. I explain that although it's often slower, the bus allows you to see the sights, identify landmarks and orient yourself geographically. And, although the buses are crowded by Western standards, the riders seem less aggressive than their subway-riding counterparts. Beijing's elderly seem to agree and comprise a good chunk of bus ridership.
Every Beijing bus has at least transit 3 workers on board. There's the driver, there's a person situated at the middle door who calls out each bus stop and ensures you swipe your fare card getting on and off, and then there's a person who role seems to be security and who urges you to not to block the middle door. Whenever I board a bus, I'm with met the curious stares of the fare card monitor, the security person and other riders.
Getting a seat on any public transit in Beijing is a more aggressive version of the children's game of musical chairs. Initially I found it disconcerting, now not so much and I managed to land a window seat. A few stops later my seat mate offered his seat to an old man. I greeted him in Mandarin and he asked where I was from. I responded, "America." He asked if I was in Beijing for work, and I explained that I don't work and had come for my husband's job. This always prompts people to ask about his job. If it's someone I do not know I simply say he works for an American company, rather than the U.S. State Department. (My reasoning will be made clearer a couple of paragraphs down.)
The man wanted to know how long we had been here, if I liked Beijing and Chinese food. I was proud to be able to have my portion of the conversation in Mandarin, and he was clearly pleased to be able to practice his English.
Not surprisingly, this unfolding exchange had drawn the attention of all the nearby passengers. A young woman who'd edged alongside was listening with amusement. He then asked something I didn't understand, and she explained that he wanted to know if America has racism and if I had experienced it. She translated my response; during my life I had experienced racism on occasion, but not very often. The two of them had a brief exchange much of which I did not understand and then she said he thought it was because I was educated.
Then to my surprise he asked if my husband was black. This question caught me by surprise. I said no and then he wanted to know if he was a nice man. I replied, "Ta shi hen hao." ("He's very nice.) It was incredibly frustrating to have a nuanced conversation about a subject as complicated as race and racism limited by my language skills, and our interlocutor had since reached her destination and left us to our own devices.
I was curious about how he learned English, and whether he'd ever been to America. He taught himself English many many years ago English by studying International Phonetics. At that time he'd also applied for a visa to America, then by way of emphasis he took his right hand which he'd balled into a fist and pounded on the palm of his left and said they told him "No!" (Had I revealed that my husband worked at the embassy, the likelihood would have resulted in a series of questions as to why the visa was denied, or how his nephew who studies English could get a visa.)
He began gathering his cart and bag and said he'd be getting off at the next stop; I realized I'd ridden 3 or 4 stops beyond where I'd intended to get off. In Mandarin I told him it had been a pleasure to meet him. He responded in English, "I too," which made me smile. It's this kind of experience with strangers that make for good memories.
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KENYA: Improving organic avocado quality
Avocados from Kenya are seen by some in the trade as a lower quality product compared to Southern Hemisphere supplies from Peru and South Africa according to Anthon Bothma from Eagle Fruit Alliance. "For the past few years the Kenyan producer watched his product being discounted against competitive supplies. Many producers in Kenya farm on small holdings and for many years lacked the knowledge to get a product that will mature perfectly and not loose moisture while being shipped in CA containers, resulting in a lower net weight on arrival in Europe."
Bothma explains that there are no financial subsidies for the Kenyan avocado grower and most of the growers have never been to Europe and have very little knowledge of real market requirements.
Eagle Fruit Alliance has now invested in equipment to test dry matter and oil content percentages right on the farms. "Growers now understand that when the maturity is good for harvesting, they can go ahead, unlike before when these were matters they knew little about," explains Bothma. "Technically speaking avocados from Kenya are grown without chemical crop protection and chemical fertilizers, making it the ideal organic product. This past season also saw a good number of containers that qualified as organically produced and were certified as organic and exported as such with very good results."
With producers now realising the importance of maturity indexes and the trade reporting that Kenyan avocados are now ripening perfectly, there is a new and positive approach taking place says Bothma. HCDA, the Kenyan Government body in control of agricultural matters, is now also putting programmes in place which allows the grower to connect directly with the marketplace and therefore cutting out the many middlemen.
ITC (International Trade Centre) is working closely with HCDA to ensure that no immature fruit is harvested and that the image of the Kenyan product is restored.
"All producers strictly adhere now to the measures laid down by the authorities and for us at Eagle Fruit it is a feeling of pride to see the excitement on farms. These better avocados allowed us to also develop markets in South East Asia while some consignments actually were exported as far as mainland China. All our growers are now registered with ITC and hard at work to qualify for organic certification. The few that made it already as a certified organically grown avocado producers will unquestionably lead the way for others to follow," states Bothma.
The primary restriction is cash flow. Most avocado packers have enough money to finance one or two containers and then have to wait for payment before going ahead to pack the next container.
"Fortunately our trading partners in Europe know this and pay on time which is a great help. Many importers know very well that caring for the supplier secures a better product and consistence in supplies. We now need more importers that want to work with our avocado and allow further development of the good work that is being done already," says Bothma.
With Kenya being on the Equator, we are in a position to have two crops. The main crop starts in March to September, while the 2nd crop starts at the beginning of December until middle February. Half of the crop has now been programmed with importers and Eagle Fruit Alliance will be travelling to Europe at the end of November to secure more clients prior to the start of the new season 2nd crop.
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|Yes. This is from THE DAY.
I watched Lukas as he stepped away from the podium having delivered his Swearing In "MUZUNGU!" speech. He had something or other about our role as proverbial Boda Men (and Women) asking people where they're going and how we can help them get there. I marinated on that for a minute and after several other event formalities we broke into fragments of small talk, photos, and hors d'ouvres.
It's worth noting that this scenario now terrifies me. Small talk. I don't know how to talk about much outside of literature, metaphysics, the doings and transpirings of The Group, and, well, poop.
(It was pencil thin, though completely solid, and very lightly colored the other day. First time in two years it's looked like this. It's incredible!)
Anyways there I am in a linen suit peering through the fog of a hangover and out from a Beatle-ish mop top and over a handlebar mustache which I had carved the previous night. There I am. I saw the Ambassador schmoozing his way in my direction. He paused, gave me a once over, extended his hand and said "When the going gets weird, the weird get going." Yes sir they do. That is indeed what they do. It did get weird and we did get going and now here we are.
And we are weird. Really weird. Not unique, special, different or any other euphemism. That would neuter the description. We're weird.
Just agreeing to come here and do this whole thing is weird enough. How many of your friends took this ever so scenic route after college or retirement? Can you count them off on one hand? We are a self selecting banditry of weirdness, as weird as a troop of monkeys. More weird than a troop of monkeys. We started out weird and for better or worse we've gotten weirder.
For the worse we've become painfully frugal. I'll just say flat out cheap. If it's free we'll eat it or drink it or pack it home on the six hour bus ride. We've developed questionable hygiene practices. Like the opposite of immaculate…de-mamaculate if you will. We've pooped (see there it is again: poop talk) on shoes, buses, river beds, caveras, and Lake Victorias. We've pooped in so many places and so many circumstances that hovering over a hole in the ground seems normal rather than cause célèbre. And after two years in the mosh pits that pass for lines here, we often confuse boorishness with assertiveness; long ago having determined dignity exchanged for "fairness" to be a reasonable bargain.
But our little band has become weirder for the better as well. Perhaps you've become savvy to the complicated truths of the world. Maybe you've become more disciplined in some regards and less uptight in others. Or maybe you've learned to cook or garden or raise a dog. You know your specifics better than me. There isn't much that's universal about the Peace Corps experience. It's a fit custom tailored for you.
But here we are a clan of 29 goofballs, husbands, hippies, warlocks, pilgrims, poofs and gurus sharing 29 iterations of one common experience. We've been away from all those influences from back home. Away from the family and friends, the career, the culture, the comforts; we have been forced to muddle through this whole thing as best as we could.
As only we could.
The things you've said and done and thought these past two years are Who You Are. It's been two years. Nobody can fake it that long. I've never felt more true to myself than I do right now and that's the Grand Universal Peace Corps Truth. And while that authenticity shouldn't be weird it certainly seems to be and that's something we all share.
So I hope we all hold on to what we've found in ourselves. And I hope we don't stop exploring just because we're finishing with our service. I've got the emotional sophistication of a 15 year old boy with a Victoria's Secret catalogue but I hope that if you feel like crying you're not doing it because this is the end and you're going to miss pooping in a hole and talking to your friends about it. Even if the end is hard, you don't want to be in Peace Corps forever. Of that I am certain.
Rather I hope that we can all cherish the past, accept the present and embrace the future. We've got some heavy hitters in our group and I'm so excited to see where we all end up next. I know we'll still travel around…meet people…get into adventures…you know, wander the Earth. Be thankful for the experience but don't linger too long looking back. Look forward to all the awesome things coming our way. Keep going forward, straight on 'till dawn.
In his swearing in speech, Lukas told us that we were Boda Men (and Women) and our job was to ask people where they were going and how we could help them get there. I think that we're spaceships. Really weird spaceships. Tearing through the heavens at the speed of light. And space ships don't come equipped with rearview mirrors.


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Think about going to the Vet and walking out without paying – anything…… That is what a typical Wellness Plan member experiences with a visit to Gentle Vets. For a modest monthly fee, all of your pet's wellness healthcare is taken care of – at the highest level. We want your pet healthy so we have created these plans to help us achieve just that. Data shows that pets on Optimum Wellness Plans live about 20% longer than those not on Wellness Plans. That can mean an extra 2 years of life or more. That is a lot of extra time to have with your pet!
Our pets can't tell us when they hurt or even when they feel poorly. Therefore we need to keep a close eye on their internal systems to detect problems at the earliest possible time. In this manner we can best treat any problems detected – before they become worse or untreatable. One of the best ways to stay on top of problems is frequent physical examinations.
We want your pet to have the very best in veterinary care and we also understand the need to keep veterinary care costs down. Therefore we have developed Wellness Plans to provide the very best in care at significantly reduced cost. The Optimum Wellness Plans provide extremely comprehensive care at a fraction of normal prices. As dental care is absolutely necessary for proper health we even include free dental cleaning with the Optimum Wellness Plans. Since frequent examinations are essential for us to monitor for problems, unlimited office visits per year are included free of charge. But we don't stop there. If your pet has an illness, we discount additional services at up to 50%! We don't want you to be concerned about cost when you think about taking your pet to visit us so we can assure his best health – we want you to come right in!
Look at everything included in our Optimum Wellness Plans:
Unlimited Free Office Visits
50% Discount on Emergency Fee
Comprehensive Physical Examinations (2 per year)
- Otoscopic Exam
- Ophthalmic Exam
- Rectal Exam
- Dental Exam
- Neurologic Evaluation
- Cardiovascular Evaluation
- Weight/Nutritional Counseling
- Coat & Skin Evaluation
- Abdominal Palpation
- Urogenital Evaluation
- Musculoskeletal Evaluation
- Pulmonary/Lung Evaluation
- Teeth Cleaning
- Blood pressure checks
- Thyroid function testing
- Anesthesia for teeth cleaning
- All Necessary Vaccines (Or credit towards titer testing if you prefer)
- Distemper
- Hepatitis
- Parvo
- Leptospirosis
- Bordetella
- Parainfluenza
- Feline Leukemia
- Viral Rhinotracheitis
- Panleukopenia
- Calici Virus
Urine Specific Gravity
Internal Organ Blood Examination
Complete Blood Counts
Blood Collection and Processing Fee
Glaucoma screening
Ear swab and Microscopic Examination
Behavior Counseling
Interstate Health Certificates
Free Spaying or Neutering in young animals (in lieu of dental cleaning)
20% Discount on Most Additional Services
Discounts on Flea and Tick Control Products
Cancellation Policy: You can cancel your policy at any time. All you need to do is simply pay for the services and discounts already received and a small fee for the bookkeeping costs.
Payment is by automatic credit card or checking withdrawal or if you prefer you can pay the annual fee when you sign up.
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Different Types of Myelodysplastic Syndromes
There are many types of MDS and this can be difficult to understand. Spend time talking to your doctor or nurse about this. It's important that you know and understand your exact diagnosis.
There is a generally accepted classification system for separating the different types of Myelodysplastic Syndromes. This system is based on the blood results, the appearance of the bone marrow and any chromosome changes found.
The World Health Organization (WHO) regularly updates this classification based on how the bone marrow looks and the number of leukaemia cells seen. These leukaemia cells are called blasts, which may be increased in some of the types of MDS.
There are six broad types of MDS included in the current classification (2008):
- Refractory cytopenia with unilineage dysplasia (RCUD)
- Refractory anaemia with ring sideroblasts (RARS)
- Refractory cytopenia with multilineage dysplasia (RCMD)
- Refractory anaemia with excess blasts (RAEB)
- Myelodysplastic syndrome unclassified (MDS-U)
- MDS associated with del(5q), including the 5q- syndrome
Low blood counts are called 'cytopenias'.
'Dysplasia' means that the bone marrow cells look abnormal.
'Sideroblasts' are young red cells that typically have a ring of iron granules when seen under the microscope.
Del(5q) is a specific type of MDS where chromosome tests show part of the chromosome five is missing.
'Refractory' means obstinate, and refers to the fact that the low blood count seems resistant to treatment.
Understanding Myelodysplastic Syndromes
This booklet has been written to help you understand more about MDS. Learn more about the different types of MDS in Chapter 5.
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukaemia
In the past, Chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia (CMML) was considered a type of MDS. In CMML, one specific type of white cell is raised in the blood. Bloodwise provides a CMML Factsheet. Other booklets from Bloodwise with loads of useful information are available on their download page: Patient information booklets.
Video: Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukaemia
This presentation is very scientific, but stresses the importance of knowing your exact gene mutations.
Treatments such as Azacitidine are mentioned to be of benefit, but clearly much more needs to be done for patients with this specific type of MDS/MPN overlap disease.
This is also the reason why it is crucial to be seen at a specialist center for MDS if you have been diagnosed with CMML
Dr Martin Wermke explains how iron overload can affect the outcome of stem cell transplant
EPO (Erythropoietin) & other Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs) in the Treatment of MDS
MDS UK Patient Support Group Newsletter – May 2018
We've got seven amazing people riding the Prudential Ride London for MDS UK
MDS Treatment: Prof. David Bowen talks about genetics, where we are now and where we're heading
More Good News: The Cabbage Patch 10 Mile Race
Volunteer With Us
Vidaza / Azacitidine: Learn all about this drug
Jan Buchanan
Living with MDS: Top Tips to Improve Your Quality of Life


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The war entered its fourth year, and there had been no major military operations since November. Momentum was clearly in the North's favor, as the Federals' superiority in manpower and armaments was taking its toll. Southern hopes were diminishing as the Federals relentlessly advanced deeper and deeper into Confederate territory and chances for foreign recognition or more brilliant victories grew slimmer.
The Confederate economy continued weakening, southern discontent with the Davis administration increased, and a Confederate general made a desperate proposal. Federals launched an expedition on Louisiana's Red River and battled Indians west of the Mississippi. President Abraham Lincoln began giving more attention to restoring conquered southern states to the Union.
Last Updated: 4/9/2017
Tagged: Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Reconstruction, Slavery, William S. Rosecrans


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Pro FourStroke 200
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Weekend Warrior.
If you're looking for a more advanced, refined, and enjoyable ride from a performance engine, you'll love the Mercury 250 and 300 hp Pro FourStroke. Pleasingly quiet and virtually vibration-free, they rocket out of the hole and provide unequalled mid-range acceleration and top speed – with style, comfort, and state-of-the-art technology.
Engine Specs
- Engine Type : Inline 6
- Displacement (L) : 2.6
- Full Throttle RPM Range : 5800-6400
- Air induction : Supercharged with charge air cooling and electronic boost pressure control
- Fuel Induction System : Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection (EFI)
- Alternator Amp / Watt : 70 amp / 882 watt (Belt-Driven)
- Recommended Fuel : Unleaded Regular 87 Octane Minimum (R+M/2) or 90 RON 10% Ethanol Maximum 92 octane for premium performance in all conditions
- Recommended Oil : Mercury FourStroke Oil 25W-40
- Engine Protection Operator Warning System : SmartCraft Engine Guardian
- Compatible with SmartCraft digital technology: Yes
- Starting : Smart Start Electric
- Controls : SmartCraft Digital
- Steering : Electro-hydraulic power steering
- Gearcase Ratio : 1.85:1
- Dry Weight * Lightest model available : 635 lbs / 288 kg
- CARB Star Rating : 2
- Gearcase options: 4.8″
- color: Phantom Black
- HP/Kw : 200 / 149
- Shaft Length : 20 in (508 mm) / 25 in (635mm)
Standard Features
Specifications are subject to change without notice
The instant boost of an intercooled supercharged system delivers tremendous hole shot, unrivaled mid-range punch and excellent top speed.
Verado and Pro FourStroke outboards deliver best-in-class fuel economy.
DTS Hot Foot.
Simply push a button to transfer throttle control between the SmartCraft® Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) foot pedal and the panel control. It allows bass boat drivers to keep both hands on the wheel during high-speed runs, and retains the convenience of the throttle lever for docking or loading.
Driving Experience.
SmartCraft® Digital Throttle & Shift provides smooth, instantaneous, predictable and quiet shifting, as well as ultra-responsive throttle control, while true Power Steering (standard on six-cylinder models) delivers precision steering without undesirable steering torque.
Mercury "shadow technology" eliminates the hassle of grappling with multiple engine levers when running with triple or quadruple outboards. Shadow mode controls up to four engines with just two levers from as many as two helm stations.
World-Class Design.
Our long-bolt design anchors the block and cylinder head to the bedplate and eliminates the effects of expansion and contraction. An exclusive oil cooler maintains optimal oil temperature to extend the life of the engine.
In addition, the Verado valve train is maintenance-free for the life of the engine
Smoothest, quietest.
The inherently balanced in-line six-cylinder engine and our Advanced Mid Section (AMS) with perimeter mounts virtually eliminate vibration in the boat. Perfect for sneaking up on fish or cruising on luxury pontoons.
- Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS): Both the 250 and 300 hp Pro FourStrokes feature Mercury's exclusive DTS, which provides an unparalleled level of control and precision. This digital technology also enables Mercury to offer the optional DTS Hot Foot, which allows you to transfer throttle control between a foot pedal and the DTS panel control with a simple push of a button – great for keeping both hands on the wheel during high-speed runs.
- Fight the Fish, Not the Wheel: Unlike standard hydraulic steering systems, the 250 and 300 hp Pro FourStrokes come with true automotive-like power steering, which eliminates the steering torque you can experience with other outboard engines. That lack of steering torque means less driver fatigue, allowing you to save your energy for finishing and not fighting the wheel.
- Supercharged Fishing: The 250 and 300 Pro FourStroke engines are engineered to deliver the enhanced performance (acceleration and top speed) of other Mercury Pro Series engines – including the 250hp OptiMax Pro XS, the most successful and most popular engine on the professional bass circuit. With Verado's supercharged technology delivering unbelievable torque, these FourStrokes provide astounding holeshots and punchy mid-range acceleration, all with outstanding fuel economy.
- They're perfect for: Bass boats; Multi-species boats; Saltwater bay boats; Performance pontoon and tritoon boats


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Clean up the waste: cost savings through cleaner facilities
Clean up the waste: cost savings through cleaner facilities
Indeed, turning a keen eye to current practices and making the departments' daily contributions a key part of the facility's quality assurance initiatives will pay big dividends in terms of competitive advantage, resident satisfaction and —in the realm of housekeeping, especially—infection prevention."One of the most important issues in long-term care is [determining] how to stop the spread of infection," says Brad Reynolds, senior category manager for Kimberly-Clark Professional, Roswell, GA. "Contaminated environmental surfaces must be cleaned properly because they can serve as a reservoir for infectious microorganisms."
In fact, research from New York-based Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths shows that nearly three-quarters of rooms in the healthcare setting are contaminated with MRSA and VRE, with the bacteria often invading cabinets, countertops, bedrails, bedside tables, call buttons, telephones and other surfaces.Aim to be green
Fortunately, simple changes to housekeeping practices can have a big impact. Experts agree that when it comes to environmental services, quality and consistency reign supreme. Dyer, an environmental services veteran of 31 years, credits much of his department's success to weekly team meetings and some "tried and true" cleaning methods that help ensure that corners aren't cut and that every room—and resident—receives the same level of care and attention."Dirt is not 'just dirt' and even a room that appears clean can be contaminated," Dyer explains. "I developed specific steps that take [staff] from Point A to Point Z. This helps ensure that every [employee] on every shift is doing the same things, in the exact same order, each time they enter a room. Through financial metrics, we have been able to see a reduction in the amount of time needed to clean each room while at the same time increasing quality."
Dyer's formula is simple, yet successful: Using broad-spectrum, eco-friendly cleaning products that are effective against various microorganisms and bodily fluids, housekeeping staff start at Point A, which is the farthest distance in the room, and begin to clean by dusting—starting high and working toward the floor.Vertical surfaces, such as window blinds, are cleaned, followed by bed rails, headboards and mattresses (paying close attention to even the underside of the mattress—an oft-overlooked surface known to accumulate dirt.)
"Items at eye level, such as dressers and TVs, come next, followed by the bathroom," Dyer notes. Because bathrooms are hot spots for bacterial contamination, he instructs his staff to begin by wiping down the mirror and medicine cabinet, disinfecting the sink, emptying trash and cleaning the trash can inside and out.Finally, they move to the toilet—first wiping the seat, flush handle and other surfaces (including grab rails and the underside of the bowl, and the base where the toilet meets the floor) with a disinfectant, and then scrubbing the inside of the bowl.
"The last step when cleaning a room should be the floor, and the bathroom floor should be last." Again, in both the living space and the bathroom, it's important to start at the farthest corner of the room and work your way to the front, according to Dyer, who stresses that staff must replace the water in the mop bucket between resident rooms to avoid cross-contamination."If you don't have a set plan when you go in to clean a room, it will either take more time to clean or lead to missed steps and other mistakes. Either way, that's going to be bad news."
Kicking the bucketOne trend that's gaining traction is the shift away from traditional "rag and bucket" cleaning, which has been shown to contribute to surface cross-contamination. Some systems feature a roll of dry, multi-purpose wipes inside a lidded dispenser that can then be saturated with the right chemical mixture for the task (such as quaternary disinfectants, alcohol or bleach). The lid snaps on and the wipes are individually dispensed through the enclosed container system, and then disposed of after each task.
"Not buying pre-saturated wipes keeps costs down and, overall, we see customers using less chemical," Reynolds says.
Jewish Home Lifecare prefers disposable wipes because they're easier to use than a wet rag and bucket, but mostly because they help ensure that cloths won't be reused between resident rooms."From an ease of use and infection control perspective, they're a smart [investment]," he says.
The same can be said for microfiber. Although switching to a microfiber cleaning system involves an initial capital outlay that some long-term care operators may consider cost-prohibitive, studies show that microfiber cloths and mop heads can quickly pay for themselves in reduced chemical consumption and improved, expedited cleaning."Microfiber has come a long way," says Kevin Mast, environmental services segment manager, Direct Supply Equipment and Furnishings. "Fibers can pick up viruses and bacteria and [eradicate] them with minimal chemical and water."
Microfiber also can be laundered. Most vendors tout as many as 500 washings and up to 200 washings with bleach (although the cloths should be air-dried to avoid fiber damage and premature replacement). Color-coded cloths, mop pads, buckets and containers also are available, helping to streamline efficiencies and prevent cross-contamination. For example, yellow can be limited only to toilets, green for general purpose cleaning and red for beds."[Beds] are a major source for C. difficile transmittal, so it's important to isolate them," notes Mark Hoyle, team leader for hard surface cleaning at Rubbermaid Commercial Products.
Wring out more savings
Like housekeeping, laundry operations are often rife with inefficiencies. Focusing on labor and linen costs—on-premise laundry's largest expenses—will garner the most return."If management focuses on these two cost centers first, they will quickly harvest the low-hanging fruit," assures Terry Satchwell, vice president of strategic accounts, Pellerin Milnor Corp.
Failure to maximize existing laundry equipment is among long-term care operators' top mistakes. Many are neither programming their equipment properly nor using the right cycles (washing sheets in a towel cycle, for example). This can contribute to longer cycles, excessive chemical and utility consumption, and damage to linens, laundry experts note. Operators also may fail to understand that a manufacturer's product claims and cycle recommendations might not translate to long-term care applications."There are water savings to be had by cutting out a rinse, for example. However, a chemical company representative likely would not employ this strategy in programming the machine in a long-term care environment, as one rinse is insufficient for fully rinsing chemicals," stresses Randy Radtke, spokesman for Alliance Laundry Systems/UniMac, Ripon, WI. Residual chemicals not only could shorten the linen's life by 50%, but also contribute to skin breakdown, he says.
"It's better to use a washer-extractor that has lower out-of-the-box water consumption and then make small tweaks to fill levels," he reasons.Chemical dilution systems, many of which are offered by chemical companies at no charge or for a nominal fee, present another oft-missed savings opportunity. These systems attach directly onto the laundry equipment, with the pre-programmed amount of chemical automatically drawn into the washer.
"You don't want to have staff eyeballing chemicals because, more often than not, they're going to use way more than what's needed," Mast says.Not running equipment at full capacity is another common and costly mistake. Because short loads waste utilities and chemicals, and kill efficiency by increasing the number of loads, Satchwell suggests operating equipment only after at least two hours of soiled laundry has accumulated.
Teaching staff what constitutes a full load is also critical. Here's a good rule of thumb: Load the washer to the point where a football could slide on top with minimal effort but without much room for movement."If there's more room than that, it's under-loaded. If you have to cram it in, it's too full," emphasizes Steve Hietpas, national sales manager, Maytag/Whirlpool Commercial Laundry.
Over-drying also costs operators much more than they probably realized. Hietpas says many still use inefficient manual timer dryers, as opposed to those with microprocessor controls that sense when loads are dry.But, even dryers with microprocessors won't be efficient if staff aren't choosing the right cycle for each load.
Using washer-extractors with a high G-force will cut dry time substantially. "Spinning more water out in the washer instead of burning it out in the dryer [is best]," he continues. "Heat breaks down linens."
Education essentialEven the best policies, procedures, products and equipment will mean little in the absence of ongoing training and supervision from a skilled, quality-focused manager. Unfortunately, many long-term care facilities fall short, according to Jim Keeley, vice president of corporate compliance, Healthcare Services Group Inc.
One cost-effective, yet under-utilized training approach is sending staff to local, state or national professional association meetings, such as those offered by the American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services. Keeley, who speaks regularly at various association meetings, said these educational sessions are typically not well attended by long-term care environmental services professionals."It's a shame how many administrators don't want to spend the money on these meetings and other training for their frontline staff," he says. "When they do attend, they're like sponges and they come away with so much useful information. If I could tell administrators one thing, it's that dollars spent on training and education will be the best dollars they'll spend."
Vendor training also is essential for ensuring that operators maximize their equipment and product investment, and make the most of labor hours. Many vendors offer free hands-on training, as well as instructional DVDs and other resources, to improve consistency and quality, and help with orientation.The value of quality assurance programs cannot be overestimated, either. Well-trained workers perform and feel better about what they do.


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I come back to doing a blog my life has changed again, isn't it funny how things move so quickly, you get settled and then thump there it is. It's time to create another opportunity and chance for you to take or leave behind. The Community of Keith is vast not just in kilometres but in the people who support it. Though the statistic state it has a population of 1089 and declining you would not think that from the support the Keith & District Hospital gets. Over the last 18 months the 'community' of Keith have helped raised over $350,000 and this figure continues to get added to on a weekly basis.
I ask the question is this enough to sustain the Hospital for the long-term. We know the answer is this is not probably but it may be a possibility. There are many determined not to let it close, there are groups such as the Ladies auxiliary, the Keith Hospital Action Group, the Keith war memorial society and the cog strippers to name a few. Most of the fund-raising events the money is donated to the hospital and more so in the last couple of years than ever before. The Hospital has received money from city folk, people who drive by and from all over the globe.
The community needs to be congratulated by our Government, instead of making this a political story to suit the needs for the day, we would prefer a thankyou keep going what say we match you dollar for dollar. I find myself without a job in the hospital today, it is not really a shock it just makes me feel a bit angry. I want to be there I want to help, instead the finances need to be considered first and this is good management more than anything else. I feel confined now by my own anger, it is only my doing, career opportunities come along rarely in a country town and I thought I had one. Any who it's time to put it behind me and concentrate on fund-raising and keeping the hospital open.


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Posted: 2005-05-12
May 12, 2005
The Right Honourable Tony Blair, M.P.
Prime Minister
10 Downing Street
Dear Mr. Prime Minister:
RE: U.N. Working Group on the draft Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – Response to FCO Letter of January 13, 2005
I am writing again to respectfully request a response from you, as Prime Minister, to the urgent and growing international criticisms relating to the positions of your government in regard to Indigenous peoples' human rights. We are especially concerned that the United Kingdom continues to insist that the collective rights of Indigenous peoples must be excluded or segregated from international human rights law.
The UK government declares that it is willing to recognize our collective rights, as long as they are not considered as human rights under international law. As repeatedly stated by your government:
The UK has a long-held position that, with the exception of the right of self-determination (Common Article 1 of the two International Covenants on Human Rights), we do not accept the concept of collective human rights in international law. … it is important that [collective] rights bestowed nationally remain distinct from individual human rights, enjoyed by indigenous people and all others, which are founded in international law and which provide proper protection to the individual.
Such discriminatory UK positions have potentially devastating consequences affecting over 300 million Indigenous people globally, some 150 million of whom live in Commonwealth countries. In light of the UK's international human rights obligations, we firmly believe that Indigenous peoples are owed a principled and substantiated response. In this important context, the UK and other States should be promoting all of our human rights, consistent with international law and its progressive development.
No meaningful response/ no genuine dialogue
As you may recall, a joint letter, dated September 10, 2005, and accompanying Annex was sent to you and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) last fall. This Joint Submission was entitled "Towards a U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Injustices and Contradictions in the Positions of the United Kingdom". The Submission was jointly made by Indigenous nations and organizations, as well as non-Indigenous human rights organizations, from the different regions of the world.
Since your Office indicated that it did not receive the Submission, two copies were mailed to you, along with my letter of December 15, 2004. In reply, we have received a letter, dated January 13, 2005, from Ms. Judith Mann, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), London.
The January 13 letter from FCO makes no effort to meaningfully respond. It simply states that we " are clearly already familiar with aspects of UK's position " and that it will "set [the UK's position] out again". To date, no substantiated response has been provided to the specific human rights arguments that we have raised in regard to UK government positions. For a number of years now, the same insensitive and obstructive approach has characterized UK positions in the standard-setting process on Indigenous peoples' rights at the United Nations in Geneva. As a result, there has been no genuine dialogue with UK government delegates in Geneva.
Financial assistance not a substitute for a rights-based approach
Rather than reply to our serious and diverse criticisms of UK positions on Indigenous peoples' human rights, the UK chooses to emphasize the financial contributions that it makes to aid Indigenous peoples in various countries. However, such funding – whether it occurs as a form of development assistance, international cooperation or "charity" – is not a substitute for a rights-based approach. As the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Louise Arbour, has recently underlined in the Lafontaine-Baldwin Lectures in Québec City, Canada:
… human rights [must] have meaning for those most at the margins, a vindication of their equal worth and human agency. There will always be a place for charity, but charitable responses are not an effective, principled or sustainable substitute for enforceable human rights guarantees.
Financial assistance from developed States is often a welcomed and essential element in redressing the human rights violations and impoverishment faced by Indigenous peoples. Yet this aid must not be used by States to minimize or justify their refusal to fully recognize and respect our human rights without discrimination. In the absence of a principled rights-based approach, the perpetuation of our dependence on States would likely continue to our detriment. This would severely impede our efforts toward self-sufficiency and impair the exercise and enjoyment of our human rights.
UK positions inconsistent with international law
In the Joint Submission referred to above, we provided you with an in-depth and well-substantiated 166-page analysis that challenges the very foundations of UK positions on Indigenous peoples' human rights. Our overall conclusions are that the UK positions are in many ways erroneous, discriminatory and incompatible with existing UK obligations under international law.
In further support of our analyses and conclusions, I am enclosing a recent law article by Romeo Saganash and Paul Joffe entitled "Indigenous Peoples and International Human Rights: Eliminating State Discrimination". This article was submitted at the Oxford Amnesty Lectures in Oxford, England in February 2005. For your convenience, I have also highlighted in the Annex to this letter some of the basic inaccuracies, incoherencies and double standards that form the bases of UK positions on Indigenous peoples' rights. These positions have gravely eroded the credibility of your government within the WGDD as a committed supporter of human rights.
The U.N. Charter explicitly specifies that its Purposes and Principles require actions "promoting and encouraging respect" for human rights and not undermining them. The duty to promote respect for human rights is to be based on "respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples".
Clearly, the U.N. and its Member States have no authority to weaken our human rights under international law and thereby create a lesser standard. In relation to Indigenous peoples, the creation of discriminatory double standards based on race is a violation of international law, including the Purposes and Principles of the U.N. Charter. It is also a violation of the peremptory norm that prohibits racial discrimination.
Security Council Members must be role models
In the global Indigenous context, the UK is effectively disregarding its international obligations as a Member State of the United Nations. Without credible reasoning, your government actively challenges a central and longstanding purpose of the draft U.N. Declaration – namely, the elaboration of minimum standards particularly in relation to our inherent collective rights. By seriously impeding progress on Indigenous peoples' human rights, the UK government perpetuates our global impoverishment. These debilitating conditions most often result in disproportionate impacts on Indigenous women and children.
As you are well aware, respect for human rights is profoundly interrelated with principles of justice, democracy, peace and security. Rather than ensuring our security, the UK is promoting the insecurity of the world's Indigenous peoples by undermining our fundamental status and human rights.
These actions are wholly inconsistent with the role of the UK, as a Permanent Member of the U.N. Security Council, to promote international peace and security. Clearly, those States who serve on the Council should be role models and strictly abide by the highest human rights standards. Those who are unwilling to uphold the primacy of human rights under the U.N. Charter lose their legitimacy in the eyes of the world as Security Council Members.
Impending opportunity
In April 2005, the U.N. Commission on Human Rights extended the mandate of the WGDD for at least another year. This extension provides all participants with renewed opportunity to ensure a successful conclusion to the current standard-setting process. At this crucial stage, the erroneous and out-dated interpretations of our human rights by your government must be discarded. It is essential to adopt a just and enlightened approach.
We strongly urge your government to support the adoption of international standards that promote the dignity and well-being of Indigenous peoples as full members of the human family. This necessarily entails the unequivocal affirmation of our collective human rights, in a manner that embraces such universal values as diversity, tolerance and non-discrimination.
Respectfully submitted,
Original Signed By:
Grand Chief Dr. Ted Moses, O.Q.
Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)
cc. Mr. Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations
Mr. Koïchiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO
The Honourable Louise Arbour, High Commissioner for Human Rights
Mr. Rodolfo Stavenhagen, Special Rapporteur for the Human Rights and
Fundamental Freedoms of the Indigenous People
Mr. Doudou Diène, Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance
H.E. Dr. Makarim Wibisono ( Indonesia), Chairperson, Commission on Human Rights
Mr. Luis-Enrique Chávez ( Peru), Chairperson-Rapporteur, UNCHR Working Group
Mr. Julian Burger, OHCHR
Mr. Dimitrij Rupel ( Slovenia), Chairman-in-Office, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
Mr. Jean Asselborn ( Luxembourg), President, Council of the European Union
Mr. Josep Borrel Fontelles ( Spain), President, European Parliament
Mme Hélène Flautre, Chairperson, Subcommittee on Human Rights, European Parliament
Rt. Hon. Charles Kennedy, MP, Leader, Liberal Democrats, UK Parliament
Rt. Hon. Menzies Campbell QC, MP, Liberal Democrats, UK Parliament
Ms. Judith Mann, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, UK government
During the past 10 years, only 2 of 45 Articles in the draft U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples have been provisionally adopted in the standard-setting process in Geneva. The following examples illustrate how the government of the United Kingdom has repeatedly impeded significant progress, by unconscionably undermining the status, human rights and security of Indigenous peoples worldwide:
Undermining our status as "peoples"
Discriminating on the right of self-determination
Denial of our collective human rights
Denial of the "pre-existing" or inherent nature of our collective rights
Denial of Indigenous peoples' property rights as human rights
Misuse of the principles of universality and equality
Devaluing treaties entered into with Indigenous peoples
Undermining the integrity of Indigenous peoples' territories, societies, etc.


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Following through on a transformation plan announced last year, MBIA Inc. yesterday said it has restructured its insurance subsidiaries to form a new U.S. public finance-only insurer that will operate separately from its structured finance business.
Bond insurance subsidiary MBIA Insurance Corp. ceded its entire $537 billion book of public finance business to subsidiary MBIA Insurance Corp. of Illinois, which MBIA expects to rename National Public Financial Guarantee Corp. and limit to writing only U.S. public finance business. MBIA has paid MBIA Illinois approximately $2.89 billion for reinsuring the public finance business and also capitalized it with an additional $2.09 billion.
MBIA says the split should signal to investors that it will not be using its public finance book to subsidize its structured finance guarantees, and that it has ample capital to meet its expected claims for all parties. MBIA Corp. will retain all structured finance and international exposures.
"The U.S. public finance market is still functioning, albeit under significant stress and difficulty, and we are confident that our guarantee can help improve the liquidity and performance of this market," MBIA chairman and chief executive officer Jay Brown. wrote yesterday in a letter to shareholders. He first announced initial plans for such a transformation when he rejoined the firm last February.
"Today's move will provide much needed clean capacity for new municipal bond insurance and alleviate pressure in the secondary markets by providing clarity as to the claims-paying resources supporting MBIA-wrapped municipal bonds," Brown wrote
Shareholders reacted favorably to the news, sending MBIA Inc. shares up 29.60% to $4.51.
But rating agencies were less positive on the news. Standard & Poor's downgraded a number of MBIA entities just hours after announcement. It lowered MBIA Insurance Corp. to BBB-plus from AA and MBIA Illinois - which will become the muni-only insurer - to AA-minus from AA, placing it on developing CreditWatch.
Standard & Poor's said MBIA Illinois's capital remains slightly below its double-A standard. MBIA said it plans to capitalize the business in excess of historical triple-A requirements without diluting existing shareholders.
MBIA also said it continues to explore the possibility of getting help from the Treasury Department about potential assistance. Both MBIA and competitor Ambac Financial Group Inc. had asked the federal government for capital injections through its Troubled Asset Relief Program, but Treasury officials earlier this month told reporters it had no plans to provide direct assistance to the monolines.
Ambac last year proposed recapitalizing its former Connie Lee Insurance Co. into a muni-only subsidiary Everspan Financial Guarantee Corp. and had sought federal capital for the entity.
Ambac has said it plans to go forward with a recapitalization of Everspan - even without a federal capital infusion.
New York insurance superintendent Eric Dinallo said in an interview yesterday that both public and private investors will be much more likely to put capital into the company now that it has split its businesses.
In addition, Standard & Poor's also had concerns about the ability of MBIA's new muni-only insurer to write new business. Investors may still be wary of MBIA's past performance and may not accept the moves MBIA is making with its by-laws, corporate governance rules, and structure to shield the public finance company from the rest of the business.
"We could raise the rating on MBIA Illinois if it successfully raises capital and credibly ring fences its operations from MBIA," Standard & Poor's analyst David Veno said in a statement. "However, any rating action based on these factors would most likely remain within the AA category. If MBIA Illinois is not able to raise capital or if legal challenges impair management's restructuring efforts, we could lower the ratings."
Moody's Investors Service later in the day downgraded MBIA Insurance to B3 from Baa1, but put MBIA Illinois's Baa1 insurer financial strength rating on review for upgrade, citing its muni-only focus and strong risk-adjusted capital position.
But the credit agency said the potential for upgrade was "tempered" and the rating was unlikely to move above the A level because of challenges for MBIA Illinois and the financial guaranty industry as a whole. Moody's had said in a November report that a triple-A rating for any stand-alone muni-only insurer was unlikely.
Brown wrote in his letter that the company expects skepticism about the new insurer. In addition to separating the public finance entity, MBIA says it will leverage its experience in the market and work to educate investors.
MBIA said it will move its public finance staff to MBIA Illinois and contract with MBIA or transfer others from the company for other support services.
It remains unclear if the market will accept these efforts. Gary Ransom, an equity analyst at Fox-Pitt Kelton Cochran Caronia Waller who covers MBIA, said he has "very little expectation" for new business this year.
In a research note to investors, Ransom said the restructuring was a positive for investors, but the "next important milestone" will be any capital raises and the eventual ratings the new company earns.
Some participants have said the municipal market is in great need of credit enhancement capacity, as only insurance from Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp., Assured Guaranty Corp., and Financial Security Assurance Inc. adds much value.
Berkshire has written limited primary market business and Assured has agreed to acquire FSA, although both plan to maintain their licenses. With most financial guarantors downgraded due to the billions in losses they racked up through structured finance exposures, just 18.4% of bonds came to the market wrapped by insurance in 2008, compared to nearly 50% in recent years.
Amid the broader credit crunch, all but the highest grade, most liquid credits have struggled to come to market in recent months with spreads remaining wide on lower-rated bonds. The spread between a single-A rated, 30-year general obligation bond and a triple-A rated, 30-year GO bond stood at 83 basis points yesterday, more than doubled since September, although down from over 100 less than a month ago, according to Municipal Market Data.
This lack of available bond insurance has led to suggestions of a number of public and private solutions to bring some form of credit enhancement back to the municipal market. The Municipal and Infrastructure Insurance Corp., co-sponsored by Macquarie Group and Citadel Investment Group, is waiting on ratings and additional licenses before writing new business. A blue-ribbon panel commissioned by the National League of Cities has begun to look into the possibility of governments creation a national mutual credit enhancer.
The MBIA announcement was unlikely to immediately affect House Financial Services Committee chairman Barney Frank's calls for the establishment of a federally supported insurance program for the muni market.
Though the incentives for a federally-supported insurer will likely wane if the private bond insurers reestablish themselves, MBIA splitting off a muni-only affiliate provides "no confidence the industry is coming back - not that we don't wish them well," said one congressional source.
John Colleary, direct of fixed income at CFM Advisors, said an insurer capable of enhancing credits is valuable because there is so much concern about municipalities' budgets.
If MBIA's muni-only insurer is a "strong" double-A, there could be a market for it, according to Michael Camarella, portfolio manager for Oppenheimer Funds.
"It's a positive," he said. "I think it's a home run. The market needs this. People in this business need insurance on insurance. It's just perception."
Dinallo, who has worked to rehabilitate the bond insurance market, said MBIA's plan will help municipal and structured policy holders as well as its bank counterparties, and that both MBIA Corp. and MBIA Illinois will have sufficient resources to meet claims. MBIA has also said it plans to move the muni-only insurer to be a company domiciled in New York.
Dinallo emphasized its especially important to get another municipal insurer running at a time when the federal government has emphasized increasing spending through the stimulus to help state and local governments meet their infrastructure needs.
"What's exciting about this is you have the opportunity for a major bond insurer to move forward and start to do a large number of municipal wraps that wasn't there before," the insurance superintendent said. "There's been a solid clamor for bond insurance, and I hope this will give a push toward that."
Andrew Ackerman and Dan Seymour contributed to this story.
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This video of Chester Bennington 36 hrs before his death will make you cry
I've heard him described as "such a happy, fun guy." When Chester Bennington took his own life at his home on July 20th of this year, everyone was stunned -- even those closest to him. He had always been open regarding his struggles with addiction and depression but had seemed fine. In recent months he tweeted about 'feeling very creative' and writing half a dozen new songs. Were there warning signs that were missed?
This is what depression looked like to us just 36 hrs b4 his death. He loved us SO much & we loved him. #fuckdepression #MakeChesterProud pic.twitter.com/VW44eOER4k— Talinda Bennington (@TalindaB) September 16, 2017
This was days b4 my husband took his own life.Suicidal thoughts were there,but you'd. Never kmow. #fuckdepression pic.twitter.com/2IPXxXJxmT— Talinda Bennington (@TalindaB) September 7, 2017
With pictures and videos like this it seems like he kept the struggles he was having all to himself. How do you help to battle depressive, suicidal thoughts in your loved one when you can't even see them? How brave of Talinda Bennington to share these personal images of her husband & family so we may all have deeper insight into this illness.
Here's Linkin Park's just released final music video with Chester.


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Bob Schieffer spoke with Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) about the upcoming health care reform vote on the Senate floor. Plus; The stars come out for Bill Cosby, who received the Mark Twain Prize for Humor at the Kennedy Center.
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Truth be told, the past five months have been far from easy. The issues I wrote about on Suzannah's blog are still just as present (namely that intimacy is painful) and it's taking a great toll. I feel like damaged goods. I feel distant because we share no simple way to reconnect at our most primitive level. I feel ashamed, tired, and frustrated. But mostly, I feel abandoned by God.
In a separate but related issue, I have neglected to read my Bible or pray the last 5+ months. In an effort to retake spiritual leadership in our house, Jon had been encouraging me on a daily reading plan. Each day involved about 2-4 chapters of scripture. It was the perfect idea--just enough to ease me into it with daily reminders.
But then I got to Genesis.The story of Leah and Rachel consistently begging God for children in an act to outdo the other (so to speak, at least that's how I interpreted it at that moment in time) and God always answering. Where is God in this? Our marriage has been suffering. Lots of petty fights (picked mostly by me), poor communication, lack of intimacy. I have cried out more times than I can count for healing and intervention on my behalf. Radio silence.
Last night things kind of came to a head. I was utterly broken. Jon held me in his arms and let me weep. I finally found the appropriate words to explain why I've been behaving the way I have as of late. I expressed my feelings of abandonment, my jealousy of the way Rachel and Leah's prayers were answered and mine were being ignored.
Then, ever so lovingly, Jon mentioned Sarah and how God waited decades to answer her prayers for a son. He hadn't forgotten her or abandoned her. He loved her just the same. His timing was just different than hers. And look what was born from His promise! Faithful. God was faithful.
Even though the heartache I'm dealing with right now only scratches the surface of Sarah's yearning for a child, I can kind of understand how she must have felt during those years. My new goal is to focus my prayers less on demanding my way in my timing, but rather to be blessed with the patience and hope that Sarah had to exhibit to continue to ask for a son year after year. I know I'll still have 'woe is me' moments, and at those times, I will try to remember Sarah.
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- AnonymousJanuary 22, 2013 at 11:04 AM
Oh, girl, I get this. I was struggling with Sarah recently, too, but I was crying that I didn't want to wait that long! God's timing is so hard to understand and trust, isn't it???ReplyDelete
Wise, Godly husband you do have!ReplyDelete
I am so sorry to hear things have been difficult. Having a new baby is most certainly NOT easy on a marriage. I can't fully relate to your exact scenario but I CAN fully relate to being frustrated with God's timing and feeling abandoned by Him. What I can tell you from experience is that His timing and plans are and always will be perfect (that doesn't mean it's easy to wait). The deepest, most difficult struggles are what yield the most beautiful things. Now that she's here I can say I'm so thankful God delayed in answering our prayers for a baby--I know with every fiber in my being that Ellie is the exact child we are supposed to have.
On another note, might I suggest a devotional called "Jesus Calling." I know as a new mama it is so very difficult finding time to be in the word, and this little (but amazing devotional) has done so much to help.


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Pragun Agarwal was one of the mentors at the Taxi Fabric Workshop, who guided 8 designers and anchored one of the four taxi fabric designs centred around the theme of 'Water - The Elixir of Life'. One of the forecasted trends at #ColourNext17 by Asian Paints. This trend is inspired by water as an element that will see a spur in creative activism among artists & designers.
His team's motivation behind the artwork was to create a stark contrast between two possible worlds - one where life flourishes and flows with water and the other where life is very mechanical and cold, comprising only man-made objects. As a team, they tried a yin-yang kind of rendition and focussed on this contrast, supported with relevant colours, mediums & content.
His taxi was titled 'Pause and Play' because the design's intention was to nudge the viewer to stop and think of how we as humans have affected water as a resource in a negative way. But at the same time the artwork also exhibited the true potential of water, untouched, unfettered, in all its glory. The two different sides of the artwork was about introspecting and contemplating how we can choose a side and still make a big difference.
For Pragun, it was a first time experience mentoring and interacting with 8 talented designers from all over India. Each designer had a unique and interesting take on the concept and execution. Pragun felt the process was very organic and all 9 of them worked together as a team to reach the final outcome. Even though all of them were interested in lettering and calligraphy, given the concept and timeframe, they unanimously decided that they should have a more illustrative outcome. Everyone adapted quickly and the whole process was a very insightful experience.
For Pragun, 'mentoring' means to make everyone comfortable and involved in the whole process. From the concept to the final execution, he tried to make sure everyone had a say and a constructive contribution in each step. The final outcome therefore exhibits a collective effort devoid of any particular style or medium.
The main challenge he faced was to figure how to translate a hand-done/sketched medium onto a digital platform with such a limited timeframe. It was quite a task to scan, get the right resolution and then tweak the colours to match the overall theme. It was quite a marathon by the end of it, but totally worth all the effort!
Pragun is a Graphic Design graduate from the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, He graduated in 2014 and has been working in the field of branding and typography ever since. After three years of working in the field, he is currently working with translating branding into spatial environments. He still doesn't see himself narrowing down and focusing on just one particular area of Graphic Design yet, because he feels there is a lot to still see, explore and apply.
The visual culture of streets all over India is what inspires Pragun greatly as a designer. There is so much to soak in in terms of colour, typography and style, he feels.
To him Taxi Fabric is an amazing platform to promote artists and their work through a unique medium of automobile interiors. He speaks highly of the richness, character and breadth of work that has been done on the project so far. He reports how stimulating it is for him to be part of such a diverse group of artists.
Being a young designer, he feels it is important to collaborate and connect with other designers. Being a small and exclusive community, designers, he believes, have the potential to really elevate their work and make it more meaningful by learning from each other's unique experience.
This Taxi Fabric is supported by Asian Paints Colour Next 2017
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TB 2, MIN 1: Too Little, Too Late
The Twins sure ran into Jake Odorizzi at the wrong time. Over his previous three starts, the right-hander gave up 13 runs over 12.1 innings, but the streaky starter found his groove Tuesday night. Odorizzi held the Twins hitless into the seventh inning, and finished his night having given up just the one hit (a Joe Mauer single) over 6.2 innings to go with six strikeouts.
Colon turned in a quality start of his own, surrendering two runs over 6.2 innings, but lost the duel. One hitter in particular got the best of him. Lucas Duda drove in both of those runs off Bartolo, hitting a solo homer and an RBI double.
The Twins only offense came in the top of the ninth, as the returning Grossman hit a leadoff homer.
It was fitting Robbie provided the pop, as the significant news tonight all revolved around players returning. Along with Grossman being activated from the DL, Jason Castro caught for the first time since Aug. 23. Also, Michael Tonkin returned to the big club, though he did not pitch tonight.
The Twins nearly completed the comeback in the ninth inning. Joe Mauer drew a walk and Jorge Polanco hit a single, putting runners on the corners with one out. Unfortunately, Eddie Rosario (swinging on the first pitch) grounded into a game-ending double play. He hit it hard, but Tampa Bay had him played perfectly.
The Yankees game started in a delay and the Angels had just gotten underway at the conclusion of this game. With a win, the Angels would take possession of the second wild card spot. They are playing Oakland.
Postgame With Molitor
Bullpen Usage
Here's a quick look at the number of pitches thrown by the bullpen over the past five days:
Looking Ahead
Wed: Twins (Aaron Slegers) at Tampa Bay(Blake Snell), 12:10 pm CT
Thu: Twins (Kyle Gibson) at Kansas City (Sam Gaviglio), 7:15 pm CT
Fri: Twins (Ervin Santana) at Kansas City (Ian Kennedy), 7:15 pm CT
Looking Back
Mon: TB 11, MIN 4: Bullpen Lets Game Get Out Of Hand
Sun: KC 5, MIN 4: What Even Is A Swing, Anyway?
Sat: MIN 17, KC 0: What Negative Run Differential?


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Hello, Crafters.
Yesterday was one of those rare days........fortunately.........that I didn't get to spend any time in my studio!
But I did get a lot of other chores sorted out so I can go in there today knowing I'm up to date elsewhere!
This morning I uploaded my video called Botanical Birthday Flower - not a very original name I know but I couldn't think of anything else!
The card in the video is made with Pink Pirouette and Blackberry Bliss - please see the last photograph and details relating to this card towards the end of today's post.
It took several takes to get this video right which meant I finished up with two die cut Pink Pirouette top layers and several Whisper White flowers left over.
I decided to use them by making two anniversary cards in just Pink Pirouette, Whisper White and Silver Foil.
These colours would also make super wedding, Christening and baptism cards.
The process to make this card is exactly the same as shown in the video with the exception of the sentiment and the addition of the silver butterflies.
To make the sentiment, I wiped a piece of Whisper White Cardstock with my Embossing Buddy.
I stamped the sentiment from the Timeless Love Stamp Set in Versamark and then heat embossed in Silver Embossing Powder.
Then I cut the sentiment to size and rounded the corners using the Project Life Corner Rounder.
It was then adhered to my card front using Tombow.
I decided not to adhere it with Dimensionals because I didn't want it to detract from the flowers.
Using the Bitty Butterfly Punch I punched a butterfly in Silver Foil.
I folded it along the body twice to give a small flat surface and adhered it to the sentiment using Tombow.
Unusually for me, I used Rhinestones on this card!
Although I do prefer Pearls, I feel this style and design calls out for Rhinestones - I really don't think this card would pop quite so much with pearls.
I also added a row of three Rhinestones along the butterfly's body.
The Pink Pirouette and Blackberry Bliss card you see here is actually a card I made for a special friend of ours.
I used the Thinking of You sentiment which is from the same stamp set as the Happy Birthday which is Sassy Salutations.
Another major change from normal for me is that there is only the card base and top layer to this card.
I hope you have a lovely Sunday.
Until tomorrow, happy crafting.
Sunday, 21 February 2016
Botanical Birthday Flower Video
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your card is stunning with a touch of silver Jan.ReplyDeleteReplies
Many thanks, Pearl. At least I was able to turn the false starts with the video into something positive. Happy crafting, JanB.Delete
Ooooo!!! I also like it with the silver too, another idea to put in my "to make" file lol. Thank you :o)ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi, Audrey. It never fails to amaze me what a change of colour does! ☺ Happy crafting, JanB.Delete
This is really stunning, Jan! The pink, white and silver ... a great colour mix that I would not have thought of, I confess, but it's just gorgeous! The video was great too ... I'll be casing both! lolReplyDeleteReplies
Hi, Geraldine. So pleased you like them both - have fun CASEing them both! ☺ Happy crafting, JanB.Delete
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Oxford to ban petrol and diesel cars from centre by 2020
New proposals from Oxford city council and Oxfordshire county council could see the city become the first in the UK to ban petrol and diesel cars from the centre. Oxford plans to create Britain's first "zero-emission zone" by 2020.
The area will initially encompass only a few streets in the centre, but will expand steadily outward with larger areas planned for 2025 and 2030. Rather than encouraging drivers to pay a fee, as in London, the city will completely ban all but pure-electric vehicles in a bid to halve nitrogen oxide emissions, which have risen above legal limits in certain areas of the city.
Oxford is the first council to introduce plans of this nature, though the council has said that the proposals are "contingent on technology being sufficiently developed to allow this to be practical".
Oxford has recently won £500,000 of Government funding to install charging points for electric taxis, as well as a further £800,000 for residential electric vehicle charging points, but the council says more will be needed to support the zero emissions zone.
It's not yet clear how local businesses will fare either, with predominantly diesel-powered delivery vehicles a vital lifeline for shops in the centre. Anyone driving a non-electric vehicle in the zone is likely to be fined £60.
A period of public consultation has been launched. Oxfordshire county council councillor Yvonne Constance said: "We want to hear from everyone who uses the city centre, including businesses, bus and taxi firms and local residents, so that we get the fullest possible picture.
"We know that there will be a wide variety of views and we want hear them all. Pragmatism will be an important part of anything we plan but we have set the ambition and now we would like to hear people's views on our proposals."


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We trust our doctors to provide us with the best care possible, but even medical professionals can make mistakes. In the worst case scenarios, health care providers willfully act in a negligent manner, sometimes leaving their patients in worse condition than when they began treatment.
The most common medical malpractice claims include wrongful death, misprescribed drugs, surgical errors, wrong-site surgeries, birth injuries, medication errors, misdiagnoses, and emergency room errors. Medical errors represent the third leading cause of death nationally, and studies have shown that at least 98,000 people die as a result of such errors annually.
In addition to tragic injuries or untimely deaths, medical malpractice also has a financial cost. The annual costs of medical malpractice are $29 billion, which comes in the form of health care expenses, lost income, lost household production, and other costs.
Medical malpractice lawsuit cases are among the most heartbreaking we see at USClaims. Not only have victims lost their faith in the medical community, they're also often required to undergo additional treatment to correct errors. The terror and cost of fixing such errors fall on helpless patients.
If you've been the victim of medical malpractice, you face a long fight. Pursuing your claim will prove costly and time-consuming. Many states cap medical malpractice damages, further complicating your fight for justice.
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Southside Partnership Training Network will be collaborating with the HSE, Rosemount Family Resource Centre and Ballyogan Family Resource Centre to provide ASIST training to staff and volunteers working with community groups in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown.
The training will be for 2 full days at Samuel Beckett Civic Campus, Ballyogan, Dublin 18.
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid. It is suitable for health workers, teachers, community workers, Gardai, youth workers and volunteers. To book a place on this training, please contact Lisa Sieger-Jamison on 087 737 0372.
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Selling Real Estate?
Here's what I'll do for you...
- Act as a "Seller's Agent" exposing you to the best buys in the marketplace.
NYS Law says:
"A seller's agent is an agent who is engaged by a seller to represent the seller's interest. The seller's agent does this by securing a buyer for the seller's home at a price and on terms acceptable to the seller. A seller's agent has, without limitation, the following fiduciary duties to the seller: reasonable care, undivided loyalty, confidentiality, full disclosure, obedience and duty to account. A seller's agent does not represent the interests of the buyer. The obligations of a seller's agent are also subject to any specific provisions set forth in an agreement between the agent and the seller. In dealings with the buyer, a seller's agent should (a) exercise reasonable care in performance of the agent's duties; (b) deal honestly, fairly and in good faith; and (c) disclose all facts known to the agent materially affecting the value or desirability of property, except as otherwise provided by law."
- Evaluate your property and consult with you to decide the best way to get you the MOST money, in the SHORTEST amount of time, with the LEAST amount of inconvenience.
- Promote the sale of your property through a customized marketing plan, tailored to reach the most relevant and qualified buyers through online, social media mobile, print and traditional marketing.
- Qualify buyers before the showing.
- Present all purchase agreements to you and estimate your net proceeds.
- Guide all the inspections, appraisals and contingencies.
- Keep you informed on the progress of your sale through closing.
- Respond rapidly to your calls, mail or messages.


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The Lentini family in Sarasota is a big fan of Amazon and they get deliveries weekly.
"I really enjoy how fast they deliver," said Michael Lentini.
But last weekend they got two surprise deliveries.
The Amazon Flex delivery drivers walked inside of his home. Michael said one of the drivers even walked upstairs.
"You don't really understand the feeling until you find a stranger in your house, what's going to happen - you have no clue," said Lentini.
He called customer service and a representative said they would fix the issue - a logistics supervisor is coming out to speak with the family.
An Amazon spokesperson said some of the drivers are getting confused by the home's layout because the property is bigger than some small condo complexes - there is even an elevator in the foyer.
Lentini said he will continue to use Amazon, but he doesn't want anymore unwelcome guests inside his home.
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[one_half]As one of the last steps in the production chain is the mastering process. Achieved by mastering the music production significantly improve the sonic impression.
Depending on the request by the source material we are including level adjustment and PQ editing, digital jitter removal and creating fades, so that your music still gets the final cream topping.
For the mastering process, we use various technical equipment such as filters, equalizers, compressors, or psycho-acoustic devices of both worlds (analog and digital) of Avalon, Lexicon, Sony, Sonnox, SSL, Universal Audio, Brainworx and many more.
The most profitable way is eMastering, also known as Online-Mastering. This process is easy and fast.
This saves time and money – but this does not affect quality! Your songs will be mastered by the same engineer and with the same equipment.
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Please send your files with the following specification: WAV or AIFF, 16bit, 24bit or 32bit!), 44,1 kHz or better.
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Please do not use any dithering, loudness maximizer, multiband-compressor, or EQs on your Stereo Output. Make sure that nowhere in the stereo mix is clipping or distortion. A headroom of 6 dB (the meter should never exceed -6db) is therefore very useful.
You may also like to send a reference song, so we can get a better picture of your ideas sound.
Do NOT send us WAV or AIFF files via eMail. Please upload your song to our Dropbox using the url below.
If you don't have DropBox yet, you can get your own Dropbox using by clicking the following url: Get Your Own Dropbox For Free!
After we have done the mastering process, you can download your songs easily from our DropBox. Your songs will be in 16bit / 44,1 kHz. In addition we can also send you a Master CD for an additional amount.
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Teacher of Mathematics, Worcester, West Midlands
Closing date:
Start date: Negotiable
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: Permanent
Suitable for NQTs: Yes
We seek to appoint an ambitious, passionate and dedicated Teacher of mathematics. The ideal candidate for this vacancy will be highly motivated and committed to delivering engaging and inspiring mathematics lessons.
We welcome applications from those who are just about to embark on their career and who thrive in a supportive and ambitious environment, as well as from more experienced colleagues who feel they have that something extra to offer, such as an extensive track record in teaching to A-level.
The mathematics department enjoy first class teaching facilities, with each classroom being equipped with an interactive whiteboard and visualiser. Each mathematics classroom is connected to a fantastic lead lesson space. This large space is used for small breakout intervention groups but also has the capacity to teach multiple groups, enabling team teaching. Collaboration is a big focus within the department and the successful applicant will benefit from sharing and contributing to a large bank of excellent resources. All schemes of work are developed collaboratively within the department and are shared in centralised electronic folders. Fortnightly department time is often allocated to team planning and 'lesson studies', where teachers partner up to plan, deliver and observe a lesson to different groups with a particular teaching and learning focus.
The mathematics department has celebrated fantastic progress since the opening of the Academy. We are completely committed to excellence and aspire to be the leading department within the academy. We are dedicated to offering students a positive and enriching experience in mathematics through a challenging and inspiring curriculum. The department strives to provide diagnostic marking and feedback which has a clear impact and presents opportunities for students to make immediate improvements.
The mathematics department is well supported by the school and this allows for extra mathematics interventions to take place for year 11 students. Students are targeted for morning intervention sessions and also for after school support and this has contributed to our strong GCSE results. The department also benefit greatly from being part of a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), which among other advantages, reduces teacher workload and provides more robust and reliable assessment data.
We are now seeking to augment this fantastic team with an equally skilful and committed colleague.
General information
At Tudor Grange Academy, excellent teaching and learning is at the heart of all that we do. Professional development is very important to us and we offer a comprehensive programme of professional learning, to enable you to continuously develop your practice in a school where students fall in love with learning, embrace a growth mindset and are successful. We also have a focus on staff well-being and ensuring that staff maintain a good work-life balance. Informal visits and conversations about the post are most welcome. Please contact Grant Davis, Curriculum Leader of mathematics via the main school reception on 01905 454627 or by email: email@example.com
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Christel Humfrey is a pastor's wife and mother. She has a B.A. in music with a minor in ballet. Against all odds, she fell in love with a cowboy. Together they have three sons and minister in Calgary, Canada.
The Bible has more to say about anxiety than most people realize. If worry is wrecking your life, here are four spiritual truths to fight back with.
As one who's lived with low self-esteem, I know how uncomfortable, even torturous, it can be. But change is possible.
It turns out that you can't live however you want without paying the consequences.
Are you and your significant other on the same page about marriage and children?
You may be surprised what real marriage is like.
Helping young adults mature in Christ and prepare for marriage and family. Learn more
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More about the activists CLE credit units are available.
CLE credit units are available.
This December, OutRight sponsors its annual UN Advocacy Week. During this time, dozens of international LGBTIQ activists come to New York for advocacy meetings with member states and agencies at the United Nations, including some governments that may not be receptive to human rights for LGBTIQ people at home. The week culminates on December 8th, 2017, with OutSummit at the City University of New York School of Law.
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Tell us what you think
The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to providing a first-class service to all our patients. Your feedback is vital to us so that we can improve the areas that need improving and make sure we keep doing the things we are doing right.
Compliments - We are always delighted to receive positive comments about our staff and services and we use these to highlight where things are working well.
Concerns - Sometimes, regrettably, things may not go as planned. You can speak to the person in charge of your care so they can help to resolve the matter straight away. In hospital this will be the ward manager or matron. In the community this will be the health professional dealing with your treatment or their manager.
To make things as easy as possible for you we offer multiple ways for you to give your feedback.
- National Friends and Family Test – feedback cards and links to the website are available in all our clinical services.
- Patient experience surveys - we regularly undertake both national and local patient experience surveys.
- NHS Choices website - ratings and comments can be left on the national website at www.nhs.uk.
Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) – PALS are available to help deal with your compliments, concerns and complaints. A drop in service runs between 9:30 am to 11:30 am and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday, offering the opportunity to talk to the team without the need for an appointment. Alternatively, the PALS team can be contacted Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) from 8.30am to 5pm on 01924 542972, or via email firstname.lastname@example.com
- You can find useful information in our Listening to you, MY Patient, Family and Carer Experience Strategy 2015 - 2018
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Economic Data, Greenspan Damp Market Sentiment
NEW YORK -- Stocks erased intraday gains, finishing lower, as investors reacted pessimistically to economic data and to Alan Greenspan's testimony on Capitol Hill.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 43.45 points, or 0.40%, to 10903.32. The decline was a disappointment after the average traded above 11000 points intraday.
The Nasdaq Composite...