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Great Fall Drives
Our guide to more than 170 miles of autumn color — plus where to stop and explore along the way
Fall Drives: Nelsonville to Prattsville | Ohio Route 278
This 22-mile drive takes travelers through Wayne National Forest and some of southeast Ohio's most scenic areas.
Fall Drives: Hinckley to Shalersville | Ohio Route 303
This 28-mile drive takes you through Cuyahoga Valley National Park and the historic town of Hudson.
Fall Drives: Greenfield to the Ohio River | Ohio Route 41
This 71-mile trip through rural southwest Ohio passes through many small towns and offers spectacular views of the countryside alive with color.
Fall Drives: Perrysburg to Defiance | Ohio Routes 65 to 110 to 424
This 51-mile trip follows the Miami River as it passes through small towns and by farm fields.
Fall Flourish
The mum offers a burst of color each autumn, a fact that's celebrated annually in Summit County and across Ohio.
Michigan Winery Weekends
In Michigan's wine country, you'll find a wealth of vineyards — nearly all perfect for taking in the state's vibrant fall colors. Here are three recommendations to get you started.
Autumn Adventures
We asked seasoned hikers throughout Ohio to share what makes some of their favorite trails so special.
Michigan: 4 Fall Favorites
The Great Lakes State bursts with autumn hues this time of year.
Curated Color
Arboreta cultivate and catalog trees for all to enjoy. Witness the beauty of autumn at these six spots.
View Finders
From hot air ballooning to horseback riding, get a fresh perspective on autumn leaves.
Bewitching Blooms
Winter color is just one of this shrub's many attributes.
Bonnybrook Farms, Clarksville
The haunted wagon rides provide a seasonally appropriate chill on Saturday evenings, but there's a full day of fun here, from pumpkin picking to a petting zoo.
Ode to Ohio
Columbus artist Michael McEwan paints his central Ohio surroundings.
Bridges to the Past
For more than three decades, photographer Carl Feather has documented the lasting reminders of a bygone era.
Life's Work
Columbus painter Michael Weisel shares family memories on canvas at the Zanesville Museum of Art.
Handmade History
Windsor chairs date back to early America. Furniture-maker Bob Abel crafts them one at a time at his Newark workshop.
Enchanted Garden
A German Village landscape is an oasis of year-round beauty.
Timber-Framed Treasure
A couple embraces country living in their barn-inspired home.
Joys of Spring
Get a peek at three gorgeous landscapes.


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As a long-time player of UT, I'm always excited to see what's different in the latest version. Unfortunately, it's been a while since we've had a latest version. Fortunately, UT2007's release date is coming within view (said to be early next year, on the PC first) and spiffy innovations are still popping up. The newest twist is the Warfare multiplayer mode, which replaces Assault and combines Assault's features with Onslaught. (Onslaught will still be available, thankfully.)
But more than telling us, they showed us Warfare in action. This game type features two teams with "asymmetric" goals, meaning they won't necessarily have identical objectives. The Axon, traditional sci-fi guys, faced off against the Necris, a gloomy and deadly group of mercenaries. From the perspective of the Axon, we were shown the hoverboard, which every player will have to get them to the battlefront quickly, although they can't use a weapon or shield while riding on it. Meanwhile, the AI kept up an impressive amount of varied and dynamic chatter, although this might have been only for the benefit of the E3 demo.
The map in question was an ice-blasted coastland introduced with one of Epic's patented, sweeping camera roller coasters, but now with theme music and some intense voice over that explains the importance of the area and conflict. Things got crazy pretty quickly as they tend to do in UT, but we saw the 5-man Leviathan in action, including the uber gun so powerful that it can partially destruct parts of the map. And this isn't just a cosmetic bonus, apparently -- they tell us you can actually create obstacles for the enemy. Meanwhile, the Axon objective involved moving an energy ball from one node to another, which suggested a combination of CTF and Onslaught.
The Necris, new to Unreal Tournament, responded with Darkwalkers, which look something like the aliens from Speilberg's War of the Worlds. Like those lumbering monstrosities, the Darkwalkers take a heckuva lot of punishment, but only one blow from the Leviathan's big gun. Speaking of vehicles, we're told that they will be included now in deathmatch and capture-the-flag modes. That's pretty neat. They also plan to have about 40 maps in the retail box, with few overlaps (maps that end up being re-used for multiple game modes).
Perhaps what's most intriguing is how close UT is sticking to its gameplay roots. You still get instant respawns, with nearby weapon racks, and vehicles still look very responsive and fun. And Epic really, really knows how to make Unreal Engine 3.0 look sexy. There was framerate slowdown on more than a few occasions, but they still have months to tweak. UT2007 also has a different way of indicating that you're taking damage. Instead of making the screen turn red or using a full-screen blurry filter, you get a shuddering iris effect that's definitely noticeable but not distracting.
The presentation was a little brief, unfortunately, so we hope to come back soon with some updated impressions. Keep your eyes peeled here.

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The word in Washington is that Donald Trump will deliver a unifying inaugural speech after he accedes — at precisely noon — to the presidency. And that he will pivot to a proper presidential persona.
Certainly the oath Trump is about to take — the affirmation required before he "enter on the execution of his office" — ought to be the occasion of national unity. It's an oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution.
What makes it so unifying is that every officer of the United States — every legislator and judge, not just of the federal government, but of the state and county governments — must be bound by oath to support the Constitution. New citizens, too.
So why are the Democrats so bitter? Why are some 50 members of Congress vowing to boycott the inauguration? Why is California hiring a former attorney general to fight the new administration? Why the incessant weeping and wailing?
The most persuasive theory is that it has nothing to do with meddling by the Russians or James Comey or the crustiness of Trump's campaign or his personal behavior. Rather, it's something other than politics. It's almost psychiatric.
This was an insight I first heard from one of my journalistic mentors, Robert Bartley, editor of The Wall Street Journal. Shortly before he died, he wrote two columns on the anger of the Democrats.
Bartley comprehended that the Democrats' fury went beyond politics and "must have deeper, subconscious roots." His theory was that they were unable to deal with a sense they were losing their "birthright."
What he meant was that, as he put it, "base Democrats think of themselves as the best people: the most intelligent and informed, the most public spirited, the most morally pure." If that's what's at stake, no wonder they're so devastated.
At the time Bartley wrote those columns — late 2003 — the Democrats were gearing up to run John Kerry for president. They seemed as confident of impending victory then as Hillary Clinton was just three months ago.


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The Hon. Ian Macdonald, Senator for Queensland
As one of only two of Queensland's 12 senators resident in north Queensland, my role in the Senate will be to concentrate on north Queensland and on northern Australia. I am Australia's northernmost Liberal representative and part of the area I represent adjoins the border of Papua New Guinea.
The future of our nation lies in north Queensland and northern Australia-an area of enormous diversity, from the cattle and cotton of Rockhampton and the Central Highlands region to the sheep, beef, minerals and oil of the west; from the canefields of Mackay, Proserpine, Ayr and Home Hill, Ingham, Tully, Cairns and Mossman to the tobacco of Mareeba and tea of Innisfail, from the mines of the Bowen Basin to the bauxite of Weipa and nickel of Greenvale; from the frontiers of the nation in the Gulf of Carpentaria and Cape York and the heritage treasures of Charters Towers and Cooktown to the natural attributes which make the Whitsundays, the Mission Beach, Cairns and Port Douglas areas, the Atherton Tableland, the cape and gulf regions-without doubt the world's leading tourist destinations of the future. Northern Australia is, after all, the area which, with only 6.5 per cent of Australia's population, produces 45 per cent of Australia's export income.
It is my honour to have been elected by the people of Queensland to serve their interests and the interests of Australians generally in the Parliament of this nation. It is my hope that I can discharge that honour and trust with the distinction of those senators who have preceded me to this chamber. My brief experience in the chamber and of the Senate has confirmed the important and real role which the Senate plays in the democratic processes of our nation and in the protection of citizens from the excesses of government.
May I at this stage, Mr President, publicly extend to you and to other senators my congratulations on your elections, and also my thanks to you all for your indulgence in permitting me to make this speech at this time. I am conscious of the responsibility that we as custodians of the nation have as we steer our land to the new century.
I have a vision for Australia: a nation continuing its unique style of Australian comradeship, its strength and purpose, its peace, stability and prosperity, while becoming a sophisticated, caring and intelligent leader in the part of the world in which we are geographically placed-an Australia whose basic strengths and endowments enable us to concentrate on social, humanitarian and environmental responsibilities into the next 100 years.
I am an Australian first. I was born here, as were my parents and grandparents, but I have no claim to any rights not enjoyed by all other Australians. As a lawyer, I understand and accept unquestionably the rule of the law, as without it we become a mindless rabble of competing interests where survival is of the fittest. There can be no group of Australians who have the right to defy the law, no matter how just they may believe their cause to be.
While an Australian first, it is as a Queenslander that I enter this Parliament. I am fortunate to have lived in many parts of Queensland as a child and I can say that there are few parts of the State to which my travels have not taken me. But it is north Queensland and northern Australia that is my home. The town of Ayr, the Burdekin district, has been my teacher, my provider since my school days.
I was happy to attempt to repay what the district had given me by serving for almost 12 years as an elected councillor on the Burdekin Shire Council and by helping the less fortunate of our area through my close involvement with Australia's home-grown young man's service club, Apex, for a 15-year span.
The Commonwealth's involvement from the Fraser years in the construction of the Burdekin Dam has guaranteed water for, and the continuing prosperity of, the world's premier sugar-growing area and has secured the small but increasingly important rice-growing and horticultural industries in the area. Water from the Burdekin will ensure that the industrial and commercial capital of the north, Townsville, can continue to expand without ever having to concern itself again with water in what is Australia's dry-or, should I say, sunshine- tropics. The Burdekin delta will be the food bowl of Asia in the years ahead.
After the initial gold rushes of 100 years ago, it was the sugar industry that developed north Queensland-an industry whose history is as fascinating and instructive as its plans for the future. The establishment of Australia's major raw sugar refinery in the Townsville-Burdekin region will bring with it new activity and expertise and a range of by-products and value-added goods to enhance Australia's trading position in the world.
In addition to being the fastest growing regional centre in Australia, Cairns is rapidly becoming the international gateway to our nation. It is undoubtedly the tourist capital of Australia. With Australia's mining capital in Mount Isa, joining Townsville, Cairns, Mackay and Rockhampton, the north already has the infrastructure to lead the way in our relationships with the Asia-Pacific region. Our trade with Papua New Guinea and other Pacific island nations has increased rapidly in recent years, and will continue to do so.
We have the natural resources, the infrastructure, the lifestyles, the peoples, the expertise and the acclimatisation to play an ever increasing part in the lives of the some 250 million people to our immediate north who are geographically closer to us in northern Australia than we are to the 16-odd million of our fellow Australians living south of the Tropic of Capricorn.
Our education and unique scientific facilities in the north will be of enormous benefit to the Asia-Pacific region in the years ahead. James Cook University, the Australian Institute of Marine Science, the Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation and the Institute of Tropical Rainforest Studies are all prominent in matters of real interest to our near northern neighbours.
The space base proposed for Cape York will propel Australia to the forefront of the world's science, technology and learning in this futuristic field. It will bring unparalleled economic and social benefits not only to the area, Australia and the world, but also to the environment and wildlife, which will be absolutely protected, and to the peoples of the area, who will share in the wealth and benefits the space base will bring.
As the world focus turns to northern Australia and the Pacific, it will become more and more relevant to establish our front line defence forces in the north and to properly equip and maintain them. Let us not forget that the only threat ever of invasion to our shores was repelled by our military forces, and those of our allies, operating from bases in north Queensland.
Northern Australia is a great place simply to live in, but there are costs and hardships of living in the very far north and west-difficulties which were once recognised and compensated by a taxation zone allowance. I intend to work to make this equalisation for those pioneering our frontiers relevant again.
The environment is of particular significance to northern Australia. It is part of our lives; we feel it every day. Long after southern newspapers, politicians and pressure groups have ceased to cynically squeeze votes out of the issue, we will still be vitally concerned with the environment. That is why it is just so important that matters of the environment are dealt with in close consultation with the people of the area sensibly and with sensitivity. The flat earth policies espoused by some groups should not be allowed to capture the government of the day. If these groups had been in charge of things in the past, north Queensland would never have been settled. The hysteria and blatant politicism of some groups are repulsive to the many of us who work to protect the environment in which we live.
I think many Australians now appreciate the genuineness and sincerity of the Liberals' proposals for the environment, as their childlike faith in the promises of the ALP and its lackeys at the last election are shattered daily. The Barrier Reef is north Queensland. Its future must never be put in jeopardy by the decisions of man. Land care and prevention of soil degradation, proper management of our rivers and river catchment systems, and sensible management of our tropical wet rainforests-these are the major environmental issues for northern Australia. Sensible guidelines must be established and adhered to so that those developing our nation know that once they have reached those goals their projects can proceed.
Mr President, it is my privilege to represent the Liberal Party in this Parliament: a party of great ideals, principles and philosophies; and a party which has shaped the destiny of this nation and will lead Australia into the next century. Often the Liberal Party is referred to as a conservative party. Do honourable senators know what `conservative' means? The Oxford Dictionary defines `conservative' as `opposed to change'. It was the Liberal Party in Australia that first introduced child endowment, provided the first assistance for aged persons homes, established the Great Barrier Reef marine park, and saved Fraser island. The Liberal Party was the choice of Australia's first ever Aboriginal politician. It was the Liberal Party in Queensland, like its counterpart in South Australia some years before, which virtually voted itself out of office on a matter of principle so basic as accountability and honesty. It was the Liberal Party in Queensland which paid almost the supreme sacrifice for its ideals.
Some, often mischievously, confuse the word `traditional' with the word `conservative'. We certainly are a very traditional party. We have a very traditional commitment to our flag, the family, freedom and democracy. But can a party that has been to the forefront of social, health, democratic and workplace reform be rightly referred to as conservative, as opposed to change? The dictionary definition of `liberal' is, `forward thinking, democratic, broad-minded, committed to individual liberty'. That is why I reject absolutely the label of being a conservative. I am a Liberal. I have been for all my adult life and I always will be.
It is with pride that I take my seat in this chamber contemporaneously with a great Queensland Liberal who stood out as one of the principal players in the drama that unfolded at the time of those real trials of democracy and accountability in Queensland in 1983. It will be my privilege to continue to work with Senator John Herron for the betterment of our State and nation.
The Liberal Party in Queensland has had its ups and downs politically-more down than up in the last decade-but John Herron and I are part of a resurgence which will return Liberal governments for the good of Australia and Queensland in this decade. In an election result which so many so-called expert commentators labelled as a loss for the Liberals in Queensland, the Queensland Liberal Senate representation has doubled and, for the first time ever in Queensland's history, the Liberal Party has four senators and, equally with another party, the largest single representation of Queensland senators in this Parliament.
Queensland is the only State in Australia where the coalition has two senators more than the total of the combined Australian Labor Party-Australian Democrats liaison. The Liberal vote in Queensland in the Senate rose from about 16 per cent to 29 per cent-in many electorates, particularly in North Queensland, exceeding the Liberal vote in the House of Representatives. It will continue to increase to the next election.
I pay tribute to my two colleagues, Senators MacGibbon and Parer, for their carrying of the Queensland Liberal flag in this chamber in the past 13 and six years respectively-at times a very lonely and sobering experience, but one which they have carried out with great distinction and courage. It is of some sadness to me to see today that neither of them could be here for very good
reasons. However, I congratulate them on the efforts they have made over the past years.
I should also like to mention some other dedicated Queensland Liberals such as the late Eric Robinson, Mr John Moore, MP, Sir William Knox and Mr Denver Beanland, MLA, whose loyalty and principle over a period has placed Queensland Liberals in a position where they will be, for the first time, the leading-in numbers-political party in the Sunshine State.
I also want to mention some of the previous Liberal senators whose footsteps I follow in this chamber. The late Dame Annabelle Rankin was a great Australian and Queenslander, a great Liberal and one who, long before it became fashionable, advanced the cause of women in politics. Former Senator Kathy Martin-Sullivan continues to serve the nation in this Parliament in another place. I refer also to former Senator Neville Bonner, who represented Queensland, the Liberal Party and his race with great distinction in this Parliament and whom I fondly recall welcoming to
my home often during his many trips through the Burdekin.
I also make special mention of former Senator Ian Wood, the last and, I believe, only other Liberal senator from North Queensland. Ian Woods was a legend in his own time, firstly as Mayor of Mackay for many years and then as a Queensland Liberal senator. He was always in the news fighting for his constituents, whether or not that suited the Party, most notably crossing the floor against the Government's sales tax on motor vehicles legislation-an even more remarkable event when we remember that his only means of transport ever was a bicycle. Ian Woods assisted me in my campaign recently and often recounted the heady times when he stood alone in the cause of his constituents.
I do not presume that my time in the Senate will have the colour and excitement of Ian Woods. But his ability as a Liberal to cross the floor where the real interests of his constituents transcended his party loyalty is not lost on me. It is a right which few other political groupings tolerate, and I might say a right which has attracted me and many others to the Liberal Party over the years.
During our history, the Australian public has had flirtations with odd groups and individuals, with minor parties which, for a few years, have held some sway in the running of the country. But the intrinsic good sense of Australians has, over the years of our history, seen these parties fade and die as Australians realise that the good of the country demands a democratically elected government that is allowed to govern free of the dictates of grouping which represents such an odd part and view of our peoples.
The Liberal Party provides the opportunities for minorities and people with particular interests and concerns but who have an underlying belief in the individual and free enterprise, to join and play a part in ensuring that the views of all sections of Australia are implemented democratically by a caring government governing for the good of the nation.
Finally, I want to make some reference to my family and friends. Over the years my wife Lesley has shared my efforts, excitements and disappointments-in politics, my career, my activities, my life-with a special loyalty and commitment. The rewards have been our achievements, our ability to help others, and the friends we have made on the way. I publicly acknowledge the support of my brothers and sisters and their children and grandchildren, my tireless helpers in the Burdekin branch of the Liberal Party and my friends, some of whom have travelled long distances at great expense to be here today.
Canberra has been the source of some very sad memories for my family. My eldest brother Neil, an officer in the Royal Australian Air Force, lost his life over Duntroon College in March 1957 while training in the defence of his country. I hope that my connection with the national capital will, for my family, give a happier but equally as proud memory. I know that my aged mother in the geriatric ward at the Ayr District Hospital is with me today in her prayers and will find a happiness of Canberra along with her sorrows of the past.
My late father would have loved to have been here today, and I guess he always thought this might happen. I fondly recall as a child sitting with my father listening to the parliamentary broadcasts on the wireless in the late 1940s, at the time of the bank nationalisation dramas.
My first blooding to politics came when I and my best mate from next door of Irish Catholic parentage fought often over the merits of Liberal and Labor when neither of us quite knew what the terms and names even meant and had no idea of the ramifications of confiscation of private property.
Mr President, my early ideas of politics crystallised somewhat more intelligently in my formative years, when I came to realise that even those who had no inherited wealth or position had the right and the opportunities to succeed in Australia-to be an individual, to do what they aspired to do. I have always considered it a privilege that I had the opportunity to work long hours for practically no pay during the day, whilst studying externally through the Queensland University at night to achieve my profession in life. My parents had no money but I had the opportunity, the health and the encouragement of a caring family.
Australia has been built by those who had the opportunity and seized it-not complaining about what others got or had given to them. It is only by giving the opportunity to succeed, by providing incentive and encouragement to work and produce, by ridding ourselves of the negativeness of high taxation and overgovernment, that we will return to the progress and comparative standards of living we enjoyed in the past. We must again become a nation of contributors rather than recipients.
I am committed to the individual and opportunity. I want to encourage Australians to succeed, to pursue excellence, for success enables us to provide for those whose disabilities deny that opportunity. I believe that Australia's future is assured by encouraging people to attain their fullest aspirations, by seeking to reward effort, for in so doing we strengthen the country and provide a foundation to allow a compassionate and caring society.
So, Mr President, as I do from northern Australia humbly join you in this chamber, it is my hope that my time in the Senate will coincide with a new spirit and enthusiasm in Australia, such as that of our pioneers, and a realisation of our destiny in the Asia-Pacific region. If, in my term, I have made some contribution to that new-born spirit and understanding, I will have succeeded.


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Rochelle Humes has made a deal with her personal trainer not to moan when she works out, and she is only allowed to speak once the exercises have been completed.
Rochelle Humes has made a deal with her personal trainer not to moan when she works out.
The 28-year-old singer and television presenter - who is known for being in the girlband The Saturdays alongside Una Healy, Frankie Bridge, Mollie King and Vanessa White - has vowed not to moan or speak when she is undergoing a gruelling fitness session with fitness expert Peter Mac.
The brunette beauty shared a video of her on the treadmill whilst discussing the terms and conditions of her exercise classes with Peter, which was posted on her Instagram but has since been removed, although the clip has also been shared on Peter's photo-sharing site.
Speaking in the clip Peter said: ''No moaning, no speaking. It's all exercising.''
To which the 'Up' hitmaker - who has Alaia-Mai, three, and two-month-old daughter Valentina Raine with her husband Marvin Humes - replied: ''Can I speak if I'm not moaning?''
However, Peter did not accept the compromise and told her she can ''only'' talk when the exercise has finished.
He said: ''No you can only speak after exercising has finished.''
This news comes shortly after the British star revealed she would be ''honestly documenting'' her ''journey'' to get her stamina back after having a baby and not exercising for one year.
In a previous post she wrote: ''Day 1 back at it with @pmacfitness We are gonna be honestly documenting my journey on getting my stamina back. 12 months no training and a baby, not gonna be easy. I'm still aching from our first session Need to be strong enough to run after 2 children and get back to work. Marathon not a sprint and all that #workingmummy #strongisthenewskinny #strongnotskinny #bethebestyoucanbe (sic).''
Labrinth has teamed up with Sia and Diplo to form a new supergroup: LSD.
The Struts teamed up with Kesha for a red and gold themed music video as part of their collaboration on 'Body Talks'.
Brody Dalle's band dropped their first new music since 2003's 'Coral Fang'.
Sometimes actors are not acting.


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Egan's Chapter 39 Practice Questions:
|Which of the following is not a potential hazard of intermittent positive-pressure breathing?
|A) Increased cardiac output
|Which of the following statements is not true about intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB)?
|D) IPPB should be the single treatment modality for resorption atelectasis.
|All of the following parameters should be evaluated after intermittent positive-pressure breathing therapy except:
|D) temperature.
|All of the following machine performance characteristics should be monitored during intermittent positive-pressure breathing therapy except:
|C) humidity output.
|Which of the following initial flow settings would you select when setting up a continuous positive airway pressure flow-mask system for a patient with atelectasis?
|A) 2 to 3 times the patient's minute ventilation
|In order to eliminate leaks in an alert patient receiving intermittent positive-pressure breathing therapy, which of the following adjuncts would you first try?
|D) Nose clips
|Which of the following patient groups should be considered for lung expansion therapy using intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB)?
|A) I and II I. Patients with clinically diagnosed atelectasis who are not responsive to other therapies. II. Patients at high risk for atelectasis who cannot cooperate with other methods.
|Which of the following positions is ideal for intermittent positive-pressure breathing therapy?
|A) Semi-Fowler's
|Which of the following are appropriate initial settings for intermittent positive-pressure breathing given to a new patient?
|C) Sensitivity 1 to 2 cm H2O below ambient pressure (i.e. -1 to -2 cmHO); pressure 10 to 15 cm H2O; moderate flow
|When checking a patient's intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB) breathing circuit before use, you notice that the device will not cycle off, even when you occlude the mouthpiece. What would be the most appropriate action in this case?
|B) Check the circuit for leaks.
|What is the minimum airway pressure at which the esophagus opens, allowing gas to pass directly into the stomach?
|B) 20 cm H2O
|Which of the following will make an intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB) device cycle off prematurely? I. Airflow obstructed II. Kinked tubing III. Occluded mouthpiece IV. Active resistance to inhalation
|D) I, II, III, and IV I. Airflow obstructed II. Kinked tubing III. Occluded mouthpiece IV. Active resistance to inhalation
|Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for using intermittent positive-pressure breathing?
|C) Tension pneumothorax
|During administration of a continuous positive airway pressure flow mask to a patient with atelectasis, you find it difficult to maintain the prescribed airway pressure. Which of the following is the most common explanation?
|A) System or mask leaks
|Which of the following is NOT a potential contraindication for intermittent positive-pressure breathing?
|D) Neuromuscular disorders
|Which of the following are potential desirable outcomes of intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB) therapy? I. Improved oxygenation II. Increased cough and secretion clearance III. Improved breath sounds IV. Reduced dyspnea
|D) I, II, III, and IV I. Improved oxygenation II. Increased cough and secretion clearance III. Improved breath sounds IV. Reduced dyspnea
|The general assessment, common to all patients for whom intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB) is ordered, should include which of the following?
|D) I, II, and III I. Measurement of vital signs II. Appearance and sensorium III. Chest auscultation
|What is the most common complication associated with intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB)?
|C) Respiratory alkalosis
|Which of the following should be charted in the patient's medical record after completion of an intermittent positive-pressure breathing treatment?
|D) I, II, and III I. Results of pre- and posttreatment assessment II. Any side effects III. Succint but complete account of the treatment session.
|Which of the following are contraindications for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy?
|C) I, II, and III I. Hemodynamic instability II. Hypoventilation III. Facial trauma
|Which of the following are appropriate volume goals for intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB) therapy?
|B) I and II I. 10 to 15 ml/kg ideal body weight II. At least 30% of the inspiratory capacity (IC)
|Prior to starting intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB) on a new patient, what should the practitioner explain?
|A) I, II, III, and IV I. Why the physician ordered the treatment. II. What the IPPB treatment will do. III. How the IPPB treatment will feel. IV. What the expected results are.
|Which of the following are potential complications of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy?
|C) I, III, and IV I. Barotrauma III. Gastric distention IV. Hypercapnia
|Which of the following is false about gastric distention with intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB)?
|D) Gastric distention is a relatively harmless effect of IPPB.
|Which of the following mechanisms probably contribute to the beneficial effects of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in treating atelectasis?
|D) I, II, III, and IV I. Recruitment of collapsed alveoli. II. Decreased work of breathing. III. Improved distribution of ventilation. IV. Increased efficiency of secretion removal.
|What is the optimal breathing pattern for intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB) treatment of atelectasis?
|A) Slow, deep breaths held at end-inspiration.
|A patient receiving +12 cm H2O flow-mask continuous positive airway pressure, you note that the pressure drops to +6 cm H2O during inspiration, but returns to +12 cm H2O during exhalation. Which of the following would likely correct this problem?
|C) Increase the system flow.
|Which of the following are essential components of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) flow system?
|D) I, II, III, and IV I. Blended source of pressurized gas II. Breathing circuit with reservoir bag III. Low-pressure or disconnect alarm IV. Expiratory threshold resistor
|Intermittent positive-pressure breathing is associated with a passive exhalation.
|A) True
|In administering intermittent positive-pressure breathing therapy, which of the following breathing patterns would be most desirable?
|A) 6 to 8 breaths/min, inspiration/expiration ratio (I:E) of 1:3
|The "Administration" of intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB) should include which of the following?
|C) I, II, and III I. Evaluating alternative approaches to the patient's problem. II. Setting specific, individual clinical goals or objectives. III. Conducting a baseline assessment of the patient.
|In terms of machine performance, what large negative pressure swings early in inspiration indicate?
|B) Incorrect sensitivity
|When adjusting the sensitivity control on an intermittent positive-pressure breathing device, which of the following parameters are you changing?
|C) Effort required to cycle the device "on" (begin inspiration).
1. What is lung expansion therapy used for?
2. What is gas absorption atelectasis?
3. What is compression atelectasis?
4. What factors can cause atelectasis?
5. What does atelectasis cause?
6. What are clinical signs of atelectasis?
7. How does lung expansion therapy work?
8. How can you increase the transpulmonary pressure gradient?
9. What therapy decreases pleural pressure?
10. What therapy increases alveolar pressure?
11. What is another name for incentive spirometry?
12. How does incentive spirometry work?
13. What are indications for IS?
14. What are contraindications to IS therapy?
15. What are hazards and complications of IS therapy?
16. How do you teach IS therapy?
17. When is it best to teach IS therapy?
18. What must be done before and after each IS treatment?
19. What are outcomes of IS therapy?
20. What instructions are given for IS therapy?
21. What has to be documented?
22. What is intermittent positive pressure breathing?
23. How does IPPB work?
24. What are indications for IPPB therapy?
25. What are contraindications for IPPB?
26. hazards and complications of IPPB?
27. What is the baseline assessment of IPPB?
28. What are the outcomes of IPPB?
29. What is the administration of IPPB?
30. what has to be documented with IPPB?
31. What is the triple s rule for IPPB?
32. What is PEP, EPAP, and CPAP stand for?
33. what is CPAP therapy?
34. What is indications for CPAP?
35. What are contraindications for CPAP?
36. What are hazards and complications for CPAP?
37. What is the most common problem with PAP therapies?
38. What should be monitored during CPAP?
39. How do you choose an approach?
40. What type of patients are at risk for postoperative atelectasis?
41. What is the cause of postoperative atelectasis?
42. What therapy is physiologically most common?
43. What is monitored during IS?
44. What are symptoms of Hyperventilation during IS?
45. What are two devices used during IS?
46. How does volumetric IS work?
47. How does flow oriented IS work?
48. What do both devices do?
49. What patients benefit from IPPB?
50. What should be included in the preliminary planning?
51. What is the purpose of a cough?
1. Tt is utilized to prevent or correct respiratory complications in postoperative period
2. Gas absorption occurs when mucus plugs block ventilation to selected regions of lung or if there is a significant shift in V/Q, gas distal to obstruction is absorbed by passing blood
3. It is caused by persistent breathing with small tidal volumes and/or certain types of restrictive chest wall disorders
4. Obesity, neuromuscular disorders, heavy sedation, surgery near diaphragm, bed rest, poor cough, history of lung disease, restrictive chest wall abnormalities
5. Decreased FRC, V/Q mismatch, arterial hypoxemia, decreased surfactant production, and an ineffective cough which leads to retained secretions and possible pneumonia
6. History of recent major surgery, tachypnea, fine late inspiratory crackles, bronchial or diminished breath sounds, tachycardia, and an increased density and signs of volume loss on chest radiograph
7. It works by increasing the transpulmonary pressure gradient (which is the difference between alveolar and pleural pressure) the greater the transpulmonary pressure gradient the more alveolar expansion will occur
8. It can be increased by decreasing the surrounding pleural pressure or increasing the alveolar pressure
9. Incentive spirometry
10. IPPB and positive pressure therapies
11. Sustained maximal inspiration (SMI)
12. IS mimics natural sighing by encouraging patients to take slow deep breaths, they provide visual cues to patient when desired inspiratory volume of flow is reached
13. Presence of pulmonary atelectasis, presence of conditions that could cause atelectasis like upper abdominal surgery, thoracic surgery, surgery in patients with COPD, presence of restrictive lung defect associated with quadriplegia or dysfunctional diaphragm
14. Unconscious patients or those unable to cooperate, inability to comprehend instructions, patients unable to generate adequate inspiration less than 10 ml/kg
15. Hyperventilation, discomfort, fatigue or overexertion, pulmonary barotraumas, hypoxemia (if O2 therapy was interrupted)
16. Demonstrate then observe the patient tell the patient to sustain inspiratory effort for 5 to 10 seconds
17. preoperative patients prior to surgery
18. Auscultating breath sounds
19. Absence or improvement of atelectasis signs, decreased respiratory rate, normal pulse rate, resolution of abnormal breath sounds, normal or improved chest radiograph, improved PaO2 and decreased PaCO2, increased SpO2, increased VC and peak expiratory flow, restoration of preoperative FRC or VC, improved inspiratory muscle performance and cough, attainment of preoperative flow and volume levels, and increased FVC
20. Exhale normally, slow deep inspirations, inspiratory pause/breath hold, exhalation is slow and passive, rest between breaths, each treatment should have 10 efforts, most IS orders are ordered q1hr while awake
21. Date and time given, type of treatment, goals reached and number of times, breath sounds before and after, cough and nature of secretions, adverse reactions
22. It uses positive airway pressure, it is noninvasive ventilation, does not provide full ventilation but provides machine assisted deep breaths and stimulates coughing, treatments last 15-20 minutes exhalation is passive
23. Positive pressure is applied to airway transmitted to alveoli and pleural space during inspiratory phase, alveolar pressures rise pleural pressures increase (less negative), gas flows in lungs because of pressure differences, exhalation is passive
24. Patient with atelectasis isn't responsive to other therapies, patient at high risk for atelectasis who can't perform IS
25. Tension pneumothorax, ICP>15mmHg, hemodynamic instability, active hemoptysis, tracheoesophageal fistula, recent esophageal surgery, active untreated tuberculosis, radiographic evidence of blebs, recent facial oral or skull surgery, singultus (hiccups), air swallowing, and nausea
26. Increased airway resistance, pulmonary barotrauma, nosocomial infection, respiratory alkalosis, hyperoxia with O2 as gas source, impaired venous return, gastric distension, air trapping auto-PEEP overdistention, psychological dependence
27. Medical history, vital signs, sensorium and appearance, and breathing pattern and chest auscultation
28. Improved VC, increased FEV peak flow, enhanced cough and secretion clearance, improved chest radiograph, improved breath sounds, improved oxygenation, favorable patient subjective response
29. RT has to explain why the treatment is ordered what the treatment does how it feels and expected results, patient needs to be sitting up or semi fowler, may need nose clip, have to adjust pressure and flow treatment lasts 15-20 minutes
30. Preassessment, postassessment, adverse affects, medication used, settings used, volume achieved, length of treatment
31. If patient has severe adverse reaction stop treatment, stay with patient, and stabilize patient
32. Positive expiratory pressure, expiratory positive airway pressure, and continuous positive airway pressure
33. Patients breathe through pressurized circuit against a threshold resistor at pressures between 5 and 20 CPAP maintains positive pressure during inspiration and expiration where as IPPB only maintains pressure on inspiration
34. Recruit collapsed alveoli, decrease patient work of breathing, improve distribution of ventilation, enhance secretion removal, treatment of cardiogenic pulmonary edema reduces venous return to right heart and consequently reduces filling volume of left heart
35. Hemodynamic instability and patients with hypo ventilation
36. Barotrauma, hypoventilation, gastric distention, vomiting, and aspiration
37. System leaks
38. Monitor for hypoventilation and elevated PCO2 inspiratory flow must be adequate
39. Choose the one that is safest, simplest, and most effective, evaluate level of cooperation, amount of pulmonary secretions, and spontaneous vital capacity
40. Patients with a history of lung disease that causes increased mucus production, chronic bronchitis and cigarette smoking with complications during surgery also patients with a history of inadequate nutritional intake
41. Ineffective cough in postoperative patients because it increases chances of retained secretions
42. Incentive spirometry
43. Patient performance, frequency of sessions, number of breaths per session, inspiratory volume or flow goals and 3-5 second breath hold, effort and motivation, compliance with technique, device within reach and encouragement for patient to do it idependently, new and increasing inspiratory volumes each day, and vital signs
44. Lightheadedness and dizziness are possible.
45. Volumetric IS and Flow-oriented IS
46. Volumetric IS devices measure and visually indicate the volume achieved during SMI they employ a bellow that rises according to the inhaled volume when patient reaches target inspiratory volume a controlled leak in the device allows patient to sustain inspiratory effort for short period like 5 – 10 seconds
47. Flow oriented devices measure and visually indicate degree of inspiratory flow this flow can be equated with volume by assessing duration of inspiration or time
48. They attempt to encourage the same goal for patient a sustained max inspiratory effort to prevent or correct atelectasis one is not better than the other
49. Short term use for patients who are at high risk for atelectasis and are unable to participate in more patient directed techniques such as IS or deep breathing
50. The desired therapeutic outcomes are established the outcomes are based on diagnostic information that supports the need for IPPB therapy outcomes should be explicit, measurable and consistent with indications
51. Secretion clearance or airway clearance


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Chancellor Elliman's Letter
American Cancer Society is honored to announce our 'honoree' this year for our Champions of Hope Gala, Chancellor, Donald M. Elliman, Jr. Chancellor Elliman has been the Chancellor of CU Anschutz Medical Campus since 2012, and has a high-quality reputation in higher education. Most recently, Elliman was the executive director of the University of Colorado School of Medicine's Charles C. Gates Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Biology on the Anschutz Medical Campus. Elliman has served as chair of the Children's Hospital Colorado Board of Directors and co-chair of the campaign to raise funds for the new hospital. His list of accomplishments and assets go on, but he has been and continues to contribute to the Cancer Research cause and has been a vital asset to American Cancer Society. We are very excited for this year's event with a theme of "1933 Chicago World's Fair," on November 10, 2018. We hope to see many people at this event to help us in the fight against cancer. Below is Chancellor Elliman's letter discussing this year's gala.
I am very fortunate to work in an institution that is leading the fight to control and cure cancer. I am surrounded by physicians, scientists and caregivers whose mission is to change the course of diseases. I hear stories every day about remissions and cures that even just a few years ago would have led to very different outcomes.
I am happy to write that the American Cancer Society will be recognizing the important work at its 6th Annual Champions of Hope Gala in November. While they will be presenting the award to me personally, I view this as an honor for all of us dedicated to fighting cancer and saving lives. I hope you will be able to join us.
The 6th Annual Champions of Hope Gala will be a fantastic evening with great food, lively entertainment, exciting games, and auction bidding. The theme this year is the 1933 World's Far, highlighting the Society's accomplishments of the past 100 years and supporting the journey that cancer patients take. It will be a memorable evening attended by over 500 community leaders, ACS donors, and business people – all supporting the fight against cancer.
Both the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the American Cancer Society know that the fight against cancer cannot be tackled alone. We work with cancer organizations, health care facilities, nonprofit organizations, government institutions and corporate sponsors to help achieve our common goal: to eliminate cancer.
Together we are making an impact. I look forward to seeing you at the 6th Annual Champions of Hope Gala on November 10th at the EXDO Event Center in the RiNo Arts District of Denver.
Donald M. Elliman, Jr.
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
2017 Champions of Hope Gala Venue!
The 2017 Gala Committee is so excited to announce we will be hosting this year's event at the historic Mile High Station. Located adjacent to the Field at Mile High Stadium, Mile High Station occupies the former Midwest Steel and Ironworks building. The original building dates back to the turn of the century (1897). At that time the building was a Denver landmark employing hundreds of Ironworkers and craftsmen. During the early 1900's, workers built and shipped large-scale ship sections for use by the U.S. Navy during World War II. Based on the significance of the building and the important role that it played in Colorado's history, the building is under consideration as a Historic building by the State of Colorado's historic preservation Officer.
Today, the building is home to the Mile High Station. The structure has been carefully renovated to preserve much of the original architectural features, including the old-brick exterior walls, "I-Beam" steel structure, and some of the original operational equipment. New features to the structure include an elevated mezzanine, kitchen, beautiful brick bar, custom chandeliers, large patio, plasma TV's, and in-house A/V system.
We look forward to hosting a 4-course plated meal, live entertainment and auction in this great space. For more information on the venue, check out their Facebook page.


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Andhra Pradesh Polycet/ Ceep Result 2017 Declared Available Here
Andhra Pradesh Polycet/ Ceep Result 2017
The State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh (SBTET AP) effectively directed AP POLYCET 2017 examination on 28th April 2017. An extensive number of qualified and intrigued hopefuls who are searching for the inductions into polytechnic schools connected and showed up for the examination crosswise over different examination focuses.
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Name of the Exam: AP POLYCET 2017
Category: Results
Date of the Exam: 28th April 2017
Release Date of Results: 8th May 2017 at 5 PM.
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AP POLYCET is led for induction into different specialized courses accessible in the polytechnics and private building schools of the state. Hopefuls who clear the POLYCET AP exam would likewise require a base qualifier in their SSC examination to be qualified to apply for the selection tests. Check AP SSC tenth Results here.
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State Board of Technical Education Board (SBTET), Andhra Pradesh has proclaimed the CEEP 2017 Results. Competitors who have shown up for the AP POLYCET 2017 Exam can check the outcomes now. Candidates can check their qualification for the further procedure through this AP POLYCET 2017 Results. Qualified hopefuls must download the AP CEEP Rank Cards 2017 in early days.
We have given the immediate connection to check the Andhra Pradesh CEEP Exam Results at its official site too. However, it was a period taking procedure. Along these lines, to spare your time, simply tap on the beneath connection and check the outcomes. Applicants can likewise download the Andhra Pradesh Polytechnic Entrance Test 2017 Score Card from this page.
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Andhra Pradesh polycet examination results and the rank card will be accessible today at manabadi.com, schools9.com, and ap polycet 2017 authority site polycetap.nic.in. The State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh (SBTET AP) discharged the authority CEEP/POLYCET notice and welcomed online applications from the trying understudies who completed their SSC for AP Polycet 2017 examination.


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Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Paula Abdul not on American Idol Season 9
Auditions are underway for the new Season (9) of American Idol but we will not be seeing Paula Abdul this time around. Paula has decided to leave American Idol after being with it for the past eight years from the very beginning. I heard her request for a higher paycheck was not met.
Do you think not having Paula Abdul on the American idol will make any difference? Perhaps three judges - Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi and Simon Cowell - are good enough? Whatever... the show is going on, though viewership has been on the decline from one year to the next.
And I am still hooked on Adam Lambert's version of Mad World. Give it a listen. You may be haunted by it too.
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Maybe she has been receiving death threats for giving vague comments on the contestants. But if that's the case, then Simon Cowell should have been killed long ago for all his anal and outright nasty comments :pReplyDelete
Strange why some people would stop doing something which pays them so handsomely. Perhaps she has found some spiritual enlightenment and realised that making money is not as important as some other issues in life.
Mei Teng, I tend to think she's the kind one in the show. She left - but who knows, she may come back.ReplyDelete
Tekkaus, at least her vote counts.
Shingo, LOL! on the *heart beat*.
My thinking is, recording artistes are constantly being discovered so this type of shows will not run out on its purpose. There will be a few new artistes every year. Not a bad thing.
Chiaoju, I hear you..ReplyDelete
Mockingbird, you sure have a creative mind. LOL!
When one already have millions, what's another million or two. Eh?
Good to have you visit again, MB. How are you doing? Hope all's well.
Hi Bus, perhaps. Let's see whether Ryan Seacrest is able to talk her into staying back.ReplyDelete
Thanks for stopping by.
Robin, embarrassing? I think not when you discover that your salary is waaayyyyy below your peers'. Or maybe she's just tired of doing the same old same old..


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The Wake County school board marked the 60th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education school desegregation ruling by passing a resolution Tuesday that shows "its commitment to building equity and opportunity for all students."
School board members talked about the importance of the Brown ruling and the benefits of attending desegregated schools. The resolution comes as board members are wrestling with how much of a priority to place on achievement/diversity in developing the new student assignment plan.
School board member Susan Evans kicked things off by talking about how much things have changed since she attended segregated schools.
"We all know that no child is born a racist," Evans said. "If we were racist or our families were racist, that was something we were taught. No child is born as a racist.
And so what I've been reflecting on. like as I said, I saw great changes during my lifetime. But even more special is that my children, a generation later who benefited from desegregated schools, are mostly color blind, and I think that's a marvelous thing.
Now I know we've still got a long way to go in completely eliminating racism in our society, but I think it's important for us to acknowledge while the original intent for Brown vs. Board was certainly to provide equal education opportunities for all students because separate was never equal, but I think we should never lose sight of how important the desegregation of our public schools were in eliminating racism in this country."
During the discussion of the resolution, school board member Jim Martin talked about the 1954 ruling still resonating today.
"When one looks at the issues surrounding the need for that ruling, as the news and lots of perspectives show, we have the same need today to pay attention to the very issues that led to that ruling,' Martin said. "In that context, I found it important and insightful to go and read some of the language from the ruling itself and recognize how contemporary it is, and that is the context for this resolution with the final resolve clause reaffirming our commitment to ensuring equity across our school system."
School board member Keith Sutton brought up the findings in the recent " Brown at 60" report issued by the Civil Rights Project at UCLA. Sutton got the board to include wording in the resolution talking about the segregation that Hispanic students now experience and the benefits that students face attending integrated schools.
Click here to view a copy of the resolution, minus the wording that was added at the table by Sutton.


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Brighton Murmurations
A hidden gem of Brighton evenings, the murmurations of starlings that flock above the sea bouncing from Palace Pier to West Pier is hard to forget.
Our poster simplifies their streamline shape close up, but step back and see the unmistakeable flock!
A3 print is posted out flat to avoid curling and creasing. For free collection in Brighton use code COLLECT to pick up from 11 Rugby Road.


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Everblades Slither Past Cyclones, 3-0
ESTERO, Florida – A pair of second period goals proved to be the difference as the Florida Everblades (34-13-2-4) got past the Cincinnati Cyclones (26-23-1-4) by a 3-0 final score in front of 4,446 at Germain Arena on Wednesday night.
Both goaltenders put on a show in the opening period, as Rob Madore (L, 28 saves, 11-12-1-3) and Andy Iles (W, 25 saves, 13-9-1-1) made eight highlight-worthy saves to keep the game scoreless at the first intermission.
The Everblades finally broke the scoreless deadlock at the 4:47 mark when Adam Brace batted a puck out of mid-air and past Madore to make it 1-0. Then, at 17:40, Mitch Wahl buried a loose puck that he unintentionally blocked in front of the net; his tally gave Florida a two-goal cushion after 40 minutes.
The defensive flavor continued in the final period as the Cyclones continued their efforts to tie the game. Unfortunately, Iles was equal to all of the seven shots Cincinnati sent his way in the frame to keep his team ahead for good. Then, at 18:27, Alex Lavoie potted an empty netter to seal a 3-0 victory for the Everblades.
Cincinnati will jump back on the bus and return to Orlando as they prepare for another match-up with the Solar Bears tomorrow night at 7:00pm! Fans can hear the action of the game on the Cyclones Radio Network beginning at 6:40pm ET and watch LIVE at the Game Time Sports Bar and Grill in Cheviot.
The Cyclones will be return to U.S. Bank Arena on Friday, March 13 when they welcome in the Orlando Solar Bears at 7:30pm! The first 2,500 fans through the gates will receive a Cyclones Bobblehead featuring Twister! Call 513.421.PUCK to secure your seats and for more details. Fans can also get the latest team updates throughout the season on Facebook, Twitter (@CincyCyclones), and Instagram!
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We are a multilingual family and despite the fact that my kids are still relatively younger I can see many advantages of getting raised them multilingual. For a begin travelling in Europe is a delight as we manage to communicate in some of the local languages which in turn give us a greater data of the place we visit. At college it has additionally helped my youngsters to learn different languages that have been fully overseas to them like German and Latin. And this are just some of the advantages, I may hold going without finding any disadvantage.
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Some free-trade agreements miss sensitive sectors and topics. China's agreement with the Affiliation of South-East Asian Nations, for instance, permits signatories to categorise four hundred-500 tariff categories as delicate, which means, they are eligible for slower tariff discount. By excluding delicate sectors it complicates life for companies whose provide chains crossing a number of borders.
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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group invites travellers to get more out of summer with two fantastic offers at their luxury hotels worldwide: Luxury Breaks and One More Night.
From exotic resort getaways to cultural adventures in the city, experience some of the world's most sought-after locations with Luxury Breaks. Stay two nights at any Mandarin Oriental hotel worldwide and receive a daily credit of up to USD 300 for dining or spa services, based on the hotel and room category booked. Guests looking to extend their summer holiday at Mandarin Oriental can book One More Night which includes a complimentary third or fourth night based on a two- to three-night stay. Both global offers are valid between June 4 to September 4, 2017.
Both packages are available at the Group's properties located in key city and resort destinations, and provide an ideal way to enjoy Mandarin Oriental's deluxe accommodation and legendary service this summer.
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Friday on MSNBC's "All In," Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) said he boycotted the inauguration of President Donald Trump because there was "an erratic and deranged quality to the things he says and does."
Raskin said, "Donald Trump's oath of office means nothing. He has nothing but disdain for the rule of law and the Constitution. He refuses to divest himself of his corporate concerns all over the world that are doing business with foreign governments. Continuing to collect millions of dollars, presumably, from the Trump hotel which is renting out space every single night this weekend and through the weeks to foreign governments and foreign embassies. He's on a collision course with the Emoluments clause and the whole governmental administration looks like a money-making operation to me despite the fact he said he's going to put America first. He's putting the Trump family first."
He added, "All I know is when I watch that speech, which was the meanest, most low-down insulting inaugural address in American history, I mean deeply divisive and offensive to the Obamas, I felt completely vindicated by it and nobody gave me a hard time afterwards. Most of my constituents were happy I wasn't going. I was hearing from right wingers all over the country. After the speech nobody was complaining anymore. People understood. These are abnormal times. In normal times people go to each others' inauguration regardless of political party. The problems with Donald Trump go way beyond partisanship. The man he acts as though he's completely oblivious to the Constitution, to the rule of law and he, and there is an erratic and deranged quality to the things he says and does. This is a very scary moment for the American republic."
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Ex-Googler Michelle Lee has just been appointed to head the U.S. Patent Office's new Silicon Valley satellite office. The corporate shills are predictably chortling with glee over her oft-aired views on the subject of "patent trolls":
"By 2009, Lee was talking publicly and blogging about how so-called 'patent trolls' were a growing burden for Google, and the tech sector at large. That same year she authored a blog post saying that patent reform was needed "now more than ever." Of twenty patent lawsuits that had been filed against Google, only two were from companies with any products or services.
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"Caroline Dennison, a legal advisor at the patent office, said her hiring was a sign of the office's dedication to better dialogue with the tech sector. '[Lee] has been in the trenches with the non-practicing entities in litigation,' said Dennison. 'She gets it, she knows what's going on. And we couldn't be more thrilled to have her. Director [David] Kappos is committed to this industry, and committed to looking for solutions to this problem. . . . '"
Did you see what happened there? "Patent trolls" morphed into "non-practicing entities"? More »


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Our resident MLB handicapping professional comes off a 2-0 Sunday at SBR. He's providing us with a betting preview article today on the Mets vs. Padres & his MLB pick. This intriguing piece includes his money line selection as well.
Mets fly out West to take on Padres
The Padres host the Mets on Monday at Petco Park in San Diego with the first pitch slated for 10:10 PM ET. According to the MLB betting odds at Bookmaker, San Diego is a -116 money line favorite, and the posted total is 6.5. This will be the first meeting of the season between these teams.
Starting Pitchers
The Mets right-hander Jacob Degrom will be on the mound tonight. He's gone 6-4 in his first ten team starts with a stellar 2.71 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and just short of a 5:1 strikeout to walk ratio. Degrom has been in excellent form over his previous three starts, posting a terrific 1.27 ERA, 0.61 WHIP, and struck out 26 while walking just 1. However, all three of those starts came at Citi Field in New York where he's been lights out in 2015. Unfortunately for the Mets, he's been awful in three road starts this year, compiling a large 6.75 ERA, and allowing 6 home runs in only 16.0 innings pitched. Degrom will be facing a Padres team tonight with a winning percentage of .481 thus far, and he's gone 10-2 over the total versus opponents with a losing record since the start of the 2014 MLB campaign.
The Padres will go with righty Andrew Cashner on Monday. Cashner can certainly be classified as a tough luck pitcher thus far. He's gone 2-8 in his team starts despite posting a stellar 3.00 ERA. Cashner has made one career start versus the Mets and it was an unimpressive outing. It came on 6/13/2014 at Citi Field, and he allowed 4 earned runs on 8 hits in 6.0 innings during a 6-2 Padres loss.
Final Analysis and Money Line Angle
The Mets have gone 6-2 over the total during their past eight games. The Padres are 4-0-1 over the total in their last five, and are 31-20-1 over the number in the first 52 games of the season.
Any National League road team playing in the first half of the season that has an on base percentage of .310 or less, and is facing a starting pitcher with a WHIP of 1.25 to 1.30, resulted in that road team going 50-19 (72.5%) over the total since the beginning of the 2011 season. I like this game to play on the high side of this posted total for one of my MLB picks on Monday.
MLB Pick: Mets and Padres to go over the total of 6.5 at Bookmaker.
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CF diagnostics
- Question
- My 3 and half old son suffer of often breathing infects and long lasting cough.Usually dry cough time to time moist cough. Is possible to have CF when he went through a neonatal screening on CF in 2010 and chlorid swap test two years ago?. Both with negative results.our doctor advices to do chlorid test again. The result of the test was 20. Thanks
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- Dear questioner,
CF is an illness with dysfunctionning of a chloride channel in the cell membrane, resulting in viscous secretions affecting many organs of the body, but mainly the lung and the pancreas. The full picture with pancreatic insufficiency shows fatty, smelly stools and diarrhea, the child does not gain weight and does not grow properly. Some forms of CF do not have pancreatic insufficiency, so lung symptoms are the main ones, like chronic cough, increased mucus production, airway infections, often severe, such as pneumonia. If there is suspicion of CF, a sweat test is recommended. This test should be done in a certified and experienced CF center, using the so-called "pilocarpine ionotophoresis" to measure the chloride concentration in the sweat. If your son's test has been performed like this, a value under 40 mmol/l chloride concentration is negative (40-60 mmol/l is borderline, over 60 mmol/l positive). Together with a negative neonatal screening (of course, theoretically falsely negative values are possible), CF can be excluded if the test was done correctly. For being on the safe side, one could of course do the test again (according to the mentioned standards) and if it shows a value in the same range as before, I would say, CF can be excluded.
You mention as symptoms that your son suffers from breathing infects and long lasting cough, here it is important to know, that little children have many airway infections per year (up to 8 times a year) and sometimes it is hard to distinguish, what is still in the normal range. Furthermore, besides CF, there are several reasons for chronic cough: bronchial asthma, allergies, reflux of gastric acid into the esophagus, germs, immue defects, structural abnormalities of the lung etc. that should also be looked for.
Best regards,
Dr. Daniela d'Alquen (Coordinator of the Central English Archive of ECORN-CF)
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As the retail sales manager of Klein Epstein & Parker, a made-to-measure tailor shop in West Hollywood, Aaron Cordell knows his way around a signature style. "I love love love color and pattern," says Cordell, who can often be found in eye-popping head-to-toe floral three-piece suits. "That is a direct reflection of my personality. I think, when I am drawn to someone else's style, it is their confidence in what they are wearing that I'm drawn to."
We sat down with the West Hollywood dandy to talk about how he found his look, and the transformative power of fashion.
How he's seen fashion change in the past few years:
Just the evolution of a "suit" has changed so much in the last 10 years. People now are able to wear more different things to work that are more expressive and "fashionable" instead of feeling like a uniform.
How he's seen his own style change over time:
I look at the first couple suits I made—the style, the cut, the fabric—and see how much I have grown and developed and changed. It's like a museum collection for myself. My suits are like my armor.
How he came to see fashion as transformation:
I could have graduated early, but I decided to take a whole bunch of art classes instead. I had been working on a silk-screening project that I was using to print on fabric. We had a snow day one week and I remember being so bummed that I couldn't go to school. I thought that it's probably not normal for a teenager to want to go to school, but I should realize that if I was that passionate about something, I should value it more. My parents always said, "Make sure you love what you do for work because you spend the majority of your life there." At that moment, I decided to not pursue a career in psychology and applied to fashion design school. I feel very fortunate that I was able to discover one of my life's passions at such a young age and make a career out of it.
A word of advice to budding fashionistas:
The comment I hear over and over is, "I wish I could pull that off." I always reply with, "Why can't you?"


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I feel like to tell my birth story I really need to start a couple of weeks before I actually gave birth. Starting around week 37 I was having awful pelvic and torso pain. It was hard to move around and I was pretty much in constant discomfort.... walking was a painful task! On Monday (12/1) I saw a doctor that I don't usually see for my 38 week appt and although I was 1 cm dilated she felt the need to tell me that most people have their first baby a week late. Obviously NOT what I wanted to hear, I probably could have punched her. My blood pressure was high that day so she sent me over to labor and delivery for a non-stress test and a few more tests. They talked about potential bed rest but baby and I were fine and they eventually sent me on my way saying I could resume normal activities. Part of me was freaking out about potentially having bed rest but the other half of me liked the thought of being done with work since I was so uncomfortable. However, off to work I went.
On Wednesday (12/3), I started leaking fluid. I called the doctor wondering if it was my water but they thought it was probably just my mucous plug. I got a cold on Wednesday too (awesome timing) and was so totally miserable by Friday (12/5) that I left work a couple hours early. We had some plans for the weekend so I rested on Friday afternoon. On Saturday we made a trip to IKEA (sooo much walking) and went out to dinner with Eliot's parents that night. My cold was getting better but it was still just so hard to walk around.
On Sunday (12/6) we came home and got some things done around the house. That afternoon I started to have some cramps. I thought they may just be Braxton Hicks contractions since I hadn't really had any up until this point. I mentioned it to Eliot and we went to my parents house to make gingerbread houses with my niece and nephews. The cramping didn't go away! My fam asked if they were contractions and I said I didn't know since I never had contractions! We started to keep track and they were definitely consistent but did not have a regular pattern.
We went home and settled in for the night, watched the Patriots game, continued to track, and decided to try and get some sleep to see what the morning would bring...
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Rick Sanchez, the protagonist of Cartoon Network's new hit series Rick and Morty may be called many things: he's rude, he's drunk, and occasionally he's sexist. But to the fan-base who watches his show, his most interesting feature is his resemblance to a certain beloved science-fiction icon: the Doctor from Doctor Who. While I am certainly not the first person to draw attention to the resemblance between these two characters (Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon the co-creators of Rick and Morty, have themselves made reference to Doctor Who as a vague inspiration when they announced the show at a 2013 Comic Con panel), this article will be the first (thus far) to really compare the two. This is a worthwhile subject to explore given that Rick and Morty seems to be completely encompassed by the discourse of Doctor Who, despite the fact that the creators themselves have admitted they are not really Doctor Who fans. As a matter of fact, Justin Roiland was tongue-tied at Comic Con when trying to remember the name of the classic show. It would then seem that Rick is inspired less by the Doctor than by the cultural archetype of the mad scientist—the crazed genius with a shock of white hair, marvelous gadgets, and intergalactic know-how. Both characters are also grandfathers, and they share the same vocation of traveling through time and space to distant and often dangerous science-fiction vistas.
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Late in the 21st century, most human recreation is performed by robots. Every night, the robots go to bars and nightclubs and transmit the experience to their human masters. At the end of the night, the robots must return to their factories to be destroyed. This is not called execution. It's called closing time.
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On Hot Flashbacks, Cool Insights, we like to play the symbols, not lose them as in the title of Dan Brown's latest book, The Lost Symbol. But I found out recently that I haven't lost my touch for inklings! Brown's new book features an organization you've heard a lot about recently on this blog. You may recall our wonderful, two-article series by guest writer Janet Walden about the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) last August. (To flash back, visit IONS: Tools to Change the World and IONS at the Movies.)
Unbeknownst to me—and certainly to Marilyn Mandala Schlitz, President of IONS—it turns out that Dr. Katherine Solomon, the female protagonist in the novel, bears remarkable similarities to Marilyn Schlitz. Dr. Schlitz only found out about her brush with fictional fame on the book's release date. Katherine is a composite of her and some other noetic scientists. Noetic science figures prominently in the story. I thought you'd like to know that life was anticipating art on Hot Flashbacks! Hopefully, you were fascinated enough by Janet's articles on this organization to be cheering with me about its 15 minutes of fame. I am thrilled to have played a small part in the current wave of "positive IONS!" (Have you noticed how the Google ads on this site, keyword-based, think we're talking about positive ion air machines, whenever the acronym IONS appears?)
Because I consider IONS to be one of the most on-purpose and in-integrity organizations dealing with the big issues that bring science and spirituality together, I believe spirited people everywhere should be applauding this depiction of the organization in a mainstream novel that's selling like hotcakes. It's a spirited living breakthrough. Brown's newest book rose immediately on its September 15 release date to #1 on Amazon, sold one million copies overall the first day, and broke nearly all historical sales records for fiction—just for starters! This means that millions of people around the world are being exposed to the merger of science and spirituality through its pages.
Stay tuned for an NBC "Dateline" special, "Secrets of the Lost Symbol," airing October 16 that will focus on the symbolism in Dan Brown's book and feature IONS scientists Marilyn Mandala Schlitz and Dean Radin and the work of IONS.
I feel a part of the excitement of these blessings that IONS is reaping, even if my involvement is "fringe" and from the auspices of a little fish blog in the deep blue sea of millions of them. I thought you might like some links to learn more about how Marilyn and IONS are greeting this surprise gift:
In the Spotlight on IONS Home Page – Follow links if interested in a weekly audio course on the book.
NPR: Woman Read's Dan Brown Novel, Discovers Herself – Marilyn Schlitz wakes up to instant fame
Marilyn Schlitz, PhD: Lead Character in "The Lost Symbol?" – Short You Tube video by Marilyn
I haven't read the book yet, but it's next in my reading queue. If anyone has read it and would like to comment without spoilers--or offer a guest blog review, please contact me.
Since I'm over the Moon for the good fortune of IONS, here's an ending quote by IONS' founder, Astronaut Edgar Mitchell. He is describing his trip home from the Apollo 14 Moon-landing mission:
"Up in my cockpit window every two minutes, the Earth, the Moon, the Sun and the whole 360-degree, panorama of the heavens and that was a powerful and overwhelming experience. And suddenly I realized the molecules of my body and the molecules of the spacecraft and the molecules of the bodies of my partners were prototyped and manufactured in some ancient generation of stars. And that was an overwhelming sense of oneness, of connective-ness. It wasn't them and us, it was...that's me, that's all of it...it's...it's ONE THING!' And it was accompanied by an ecstasy, a sense...OH MY GOD...WOW...YES! An insight, an epiphany."