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California's New Triple Bottom Line
Click to view photo essay. Photos by Debra Baida.
With the passage of AB 361 on October 9th, 2011, California became the sixth state to adopt legislation allowing the formation of "benefit corporations"—corporations whose purpose is not just to make money but to make the world a better place.
Sponsored by California Assemblymember Jared Huffman, the new law will allow corporations to voluntarily register as Benefit Corps rather than the more traditional LLCs or C corporations. Registered Benefit Corps broaden their goals to include serving non-financial interests, verified by an independent third party. For example, they may provide low-income communities with beneficial products or services, promote economic opportunity for individuals or communities beyond the creation of jobs in the ordinary course of business, preserve the environment, or improve human health. Perhaps even more significantly, the new Benefit Corp status relieves a corporation from its obligation to maximize shareholder profit and be sold to the highest bidder.
California, though following in the footsteps of Hawaii, Virginia, Maryland, Vermont, and New Jersey, now has the most far-reaching benefit corporation legislation to date, especially in the areas of transparency and shareholder protection. According to John Montgomery, one of the attorneys instrumental in passing the bill, AB 361 not only strengthens the definition of a "third party standard" (against which a benefit corporation must assess its social and environmental performance), but it protects shareholders of an existing corporation wishing to become a benefit corporation; as well as shareholders of a benefit corporation wishing to change its status.
I first heard about benefit corporations from my partner, green business owner and photographer Debra Baida. We traveled to Sacramento to witness the historic inaugural filing by leading California sustainable businesses on January 3rd.
As soon as we arrived, we realized that this was more than a corporate boardroom affair. From the lawyers and lawmakers who had fought so hard to legalize the triple bottom line, to the business pioneers and representatives from nonprofit certifier B Lab, which paved the way for this legislation, the electric atmosphere was like a schoolyard on the morning of a field trip—only with suits and ties.
After chatting with a host of business owners about their commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and community building, we marched across the street to the Secretary of State's office, where some of the driving forces behind this movement were giving a pep talk.
B Lab founder Jay Coen Gilbert said AB361 would redefine the meaning of business—from competing to be the best in the world to be the best for the world. Assemblymember Huffman talked about the law's promise to give consumers new choices and investors a way to put their money to work for a better future. Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard expressed his hope that years from now we'd look back on this day and say, "This was the start of a revolution, because the existing paradigm isn't working anymore."
Next we headed for the Corporate Filing Office on the third floor, where our congregation could hardly fit into the filing clerk's office. Yvon Chouinard was the first one to step up to the counter, and with the stroke of a pen Patagonia became California's first benefit corporation.
5 Acts of Creative Disruption
Video: From mic checks in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to flash mobs at Target, expressing dissent has never been more colorful.
Over the next 30 minutes, 11 more company owners completed their paperwork to great applause in the room.
"Before this, if I wanted to sell my company, I was obligated to take the highest price and that was the end of the discussion," said Timothy Yee, co-founder of Green Retirement Plans, Inc., whose business is built upon environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and community commitment. "But now I will consider all my stakeholders and not only stockholders. Any action I take will be done in light of this, and I have legal ground."
This symbolic day was really just the beginning. In the coming weeks and months many more California corporations are expected to file for Benefit Corp status, and other states are poised to adopt benefit corporations into law. New York's legislation goes into effect on February 10th, and similar policies in North Carolina, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Michigan are pending.
The creation of benefit corporations signifies a huge part of the solution that everyone seems to be clamoring for. While it's voluntary—Goldman Sachs and BP are unlikely to file any time soon—it's a way for many companies to show that a different way of doing business is not only possible, but better for the earth, its people, and ultimately, for business.
Debra Baida is a San Francisco-based sustainable living advocate and the founder of Liberated Spaces, a life organizing and coaching firm. She blogs about the intersections of community, environment, simple living, and creativity, at .
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Corporations committed to both profits and people could change the mindset of the business world.
"Reimagining the world was a responsibility for Ray, a gift to a future that is begging for selflessness and vision." Paul Hawken honors the life of a green business pioneer.


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Better late than never I always say. Actually, I don't always say that, and it's not really a good motto to live by, but in this case, it works. I have been meaning to post these images for a few months, but am just now getting around to it (my bad). Last Fall, I was excited to see Director of Photography Michael Wichata's number light up on my phone, as he was calling about a cross country assignment. I love working with Michael because of the thoughtfulness he puts in to his work, and he is really passionate about photography. It makes assignments that much more enjoyable when you work with someone who cares that much. The story is called 'Will I Ever Work Again?' and it covers three people over the age of 55 who felt the effects of these tough times when they lost their jobs and had to try to re-enter the work force at a time when there are more people than jobs.
The first stop was Dallas, TX where I met Alejandra Mendoza, who was let go from her supervisor position at a mid-size bank. It was my first time in Texas, and it was HOT! In the spirt of everything being bigger in Texas, my assistant Oliver and I went to the biggest movie theater in America (so I was told) and saw Captain America. Unfortunately we can't undo that experience.
Our next stop was Ft. Lauderdale, FL. We arrived late Monday night, and shot first thing on Tuesday. Florida was a different kind of heat than I had ever felt before, the kind where you could feel your skin melting off after just a couple of minutes in the sun. This might be why we saw so many people walking to the mailbox, or picking up the newspaper in only their underwear. Mark Krieger was my subject in Florida, and he lived in a really nice gated community on a series of lagoons. When we arrived, there was no one at the gate, and no way to call or get buzzed in that we could see. We couldn't reach Mark either, so after driving around the community looking for another entrance, we decided to park on the side of the road just to the side of the gate. After waiting for a few minutes, a car approached the gate and it opened. As soon as they began moving through, I gunned it and sped in behind them just before the gate could close. Seems a little anti-climactic now, but at the time I felt like James Bond, and it was more than enough to pump us up after several long flights.
After a quick shoot with Mark, it was back to the airport where we experienced the heaviest flash rainstorm I have ever seen on the highway. It came out of nowhere, and we saw 6 crashes over the span of 2 miles. We even got honked at and flipped off for slowing down as we narrowly avoided hitting the car that had just crashed in front of us. Oh Florida… Thanks for the hospitality.
Next it was off to Akron, OH to meet Pam Gaul who recently got a job at Bridgestone Tire Company. The company headquarters was in a really old, half-empty building, and it was one of the coolest buildings I have ever seen, from a photography interest point of view. We got a tour of the empty part, and it was hauntingly beautiful. Much of the furniture was left as-is from decades ago. If only I had more time to explore, there were some really cool rooms to shoot there.
Pam was the inspiration / success story of the article, and her story was really fascinating. After losing her previous job she joined a job club and was coached on interviewing, applying for a job, and personal presentation. It's so interesting, the difference between our own perceptions of ourselves, and how we are actually coming across to others. After a few adjustments, Pam had a great interview and got a job she LOVES at Bridgestone. Not to make it sound like it's just that easy, but it is exciting to see people make positive changes and reap the rewards.
After Akron, we flew back down to Wilmington and then back home to Seattle, just missing Hurricane Irene. That was one bumpy flight!
Here is the link to read the article I shot these portraits for on the AARP website.
Thanks Michael and AARP. This was a fun one.

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3 murder charges against Pa. abortion doc tossed
A judge has tossed out three of eight murder charges against a Philadelphia abortion provider involving babies allegedly killed after being born alive.
Dr. Kermit Gosnell, 72, whose abortion clinic has been called a "house of horrors," still faces the death penalty if convicted of first-degree murder in four remaining infant deaths. The judge also upheld murder charges in a patient's overdose death.
The ruling by Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey Minehart was apparently based on his view that prosecutors had not presented sufficient evidence in the opening phase of the Philadelphia trial that the three babies were viable, born alive and then killed.
In an exchange of impassioned arguments by both sides, Gosnell's attorney, Jack McMahon, had argued that all seven murder counts should be dismissed because none were born alive, having been injected with death-producing drugs during the abortion process, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
Assistant District Attorney Edward Cameron countered that there was adequate testimony from former employees on whether the seven were born alive and that the jury should be allowed to decide.
The rulings came in motions presented after the prosecution completed its case and before the defense began arguing its case Tuesday afternoon.
The defense questioned testimony from staffers who said they had seen babies move, cry or breathe. McMahon argued that each testified to seeing only a single movement or breath.
"There is not one piece — not one — of objective, scientific evidence that anyone was born alive," McMahon said. "These are not the movements of a live child."
Gosnell must defend a third-degree murder charge for the 2009 overdose death of 41-year-old Karnamaya Mongar, a recent refugee to the U.S. who died after an abortion.
McMahon argued that third-degree requires malice, or "conscious disregard" for her particular life.
"She wasn't treated any differently than any of the other thousands of other people who went through there," McMahon argued.
Assistant District Attorney Ed Cameron, in defending the murder charge against Mongar, said it stemmed from the totality of the circumstances.
They included the repeated medication dosages given by medical assistants; Gosnell's absence during most of her visit; and the hour it took to open a locked side door and take her by stretcher to an ambulance.
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The Royal Mail Group has revealed plans to distribute up to 120,000 mobile devices to its staff under a new managed services deal worth up to £300 million.
The 'Postal Digital Assistants' (PDAs) are likely to be made available under a managed services deal, where the chosen vendor will provide, support and maintain a range of 'ruggedised handheld computing devices'.
Royal Mail is planning for a phased replacement of the current handheld PDA estate, which totals some 120,000 devices, and will be distributed across 1,500 sites and 38,000 vehicles within the UK.
The contract will last for a minimum of five years, with the option to be extended by up to another three, and will include the provision of replacement spares, peripherals, accessories and secure storage facilities.
Royal Mail is also expecting the service provider to deliver device configuration management, remote device management, helpdesk and support, reporting, independent testing and applications.
An online notice states: "The contract shall provide an end to end service to ensure that all designated employees have an appropriate device available when needed, providing the required functionality, based on their role.
"The supplier of services will be required to deliver a high level of integration and collaboration with other relevant providers of IT related services to the Royal Mail Group."
It continues: "In order to ensure that the required service levels are provided the Royal Mail Group require this integration and collaboration to be formalised between the supplier of the services for this contract, and the other suppliers engaged in enabling or providing parts of the services related to this contract."
Those interested in participating in the tender process have until 4th January to submit their proposals to Royal Mail.
In other news, the Royal Mail is advertising a number of senior IT job roles on LinkedIn, which require candidates to have managed projects worth hundreds of millions of pounds in the past.
The roles include IT portfolio director for data, head of strategic supplier & contracts management, infrastructure architect, head of mobility systems integration and supplier chain solution architect.


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Slab Heating Mat 240V, 3' x 48', 144 sq.ft., 12.0A
Slab Heat Mats Description
Turn that hard-to-heat area into comfortable living space your family will enjoy. WarmlyYours Slab Heating Mats make it easy to add radiant warmth to concrete floors in room additions, basements, and more. The 240 VAC 3′ x 48′ slab heating mat features a twin-conductor and is cCSAus approved for safety. These mats operate at 12 to provide of heating coverage at 20 watts per sq. ft. WarmlyYours backs our slab heating mats with a 10-year warranty to ensure your satisfaction.
|Watts Per Sq. Ft.
|20 Watts Per Sq. Ft.
Warranty / Certifications
|cCSAus Listed
|10 Year Warranty
|BTU Per Hour
Product Dimensions
|Cold Lead Length
|144 Sq. Ft.
|Heating Element Thickness
|28.8 lbs
|Floor Types
|Installs in concrete
Cabling Specs
|Energy efficient twin-conductor
Example Floor Plan
This is a real example of a floor plan that uses this product. If you want to design your own room or have any questions, please contact us.
Subfloor Newly Poured Indoor Concrete Slab
Voltage 240V
This Floor Plan Includes:
Documents & Manuals
- Slab Heating Installation Manual
- Installing Floor Heating Under Concrete Slabs Step by Step
- Snow Melting & Slab Heating Application Cross Sections
Project Planners
- Floor Heating Request for Quotation Form
- Permanent Fixture Sample Drawing
- Heat Loss Calculation Request Form
Technical Information
Wiring Diagrams
Sell Sheets
Customer Questions & Answers
How much does it cost to run an electric floor heating system?
The answer to this question will depend on a whole host of variables, including, but not limited to, the run time (for supplemental heating, we usually recommend between 4-8 hours per day), the heating system you're using, the total square footage, and your local electrical cost. Typically, the cost is just a few cents a day.
To figure out how much a floor heating system might cost to run for you, make sure to use our interactive Operating Cost Calculator.
How does electric floor heating compare to central or forced air heating?
Typically, electric floor heating is used as a supplemental heat source but in some cases, it can be used as a primary heat source. Electric floor heating is more energy efficient, less prone to spreading dust and allergens, and easier to control from room to room. Air-based heating systems can be used for both heating and cooling and can be a good way to control air quality in the home with regular maintenance.
For a more in-depth answer to this question, check out this blog.
Do I have to replace my floor to install a radiant heating system?
Yes. While there are some systems that can be installed beneath floor joists, most radiant heating systems will need to be installed beneath the floor itself. This is why the best time to install floor heating is during a remodel or as a part of a new construction, when a floor is being installed anyways.
If you're interested in alternative radiant heating methods, check out our Radiant Panels, which are wall-mounted and use infrared technology to provide supplemental heating.
What's the difference between hydronic (heated water tubing) and electric floor heating?
Hydronic systems operate by using heated water pumped through tubing beneath the floor. Electric underfloor heating works with heated cables beneath the floor. Typically, hydronic systems are a good choice for new construction projects and electric systems are better for remodels or single rooms. This is because the high installation costs of hydronic systems (boilers, pumps, etc.) makes them cost-prohibitive for projects like a bathroom or kitchen.
For a more complete answer to this question, check out this blogpost.
How does electric in-floor heating work?
These systems work by having an electric heating cable installed underneath the flooring (embedded or floating, depending on the system and floor type), which is then wired to a special thermostat (either one specifically designed for floor heating, like a WarmlyYours' nSpiration Series control, or a third-party thermostat). When turned on, the heating cable emits heat upward through the flooring which is then radiated throughout the room, heating all solid surfaces.
Do you have any installers in my area?
Please refer to our Dealer/Installer Locator.
Who is qualified to install the cables or mat?
Any trade professional is qualified to layout cables and/or mats; electricians must make the electrical connections and test the wire; you can hire a concrete contractor to install the concrete for you.
What happens if I accidentally cut a wire during the installation?
Stop installation, box out a 3"×3" area surrounding the damaged area and call tech support at (800) 875-5285.
How quickly can I get the slab heat cables/mat after I order?
In-stock items will ship the same day if you place your order before 4:00 PM CST.
What are the power requirements?
The requirements are: 20 watts per square foot foot (with 3" spacing) without a floor covering; or 15 watts per square foot (with 5" spacing of cable only) with a floor covering. To calculate your exact power requirements, multiply the square feet by 20 or 15, as listed above and then divide by the voltage (120V or 240V) to arrive at Amps.
How is the slab heating system controlled?
You can control your slab heating system with any WarmlyYours nSpiration Series thermostat. Depending on the size of your project, you may also need to add a relay or nJoin power module.
What is the layer order I must install it in?
The layers for the full installation are as follows:
- Bottom: 8-10" of compressed crushed rock aggregate (may already exist)
- 2" polystyrene insulation
- 2-3" layer of concrete
- Rebar and/or reinforcing mesh and attach the cable or mat
- Top: Pour a 2-3" layer of concrete as the final flooring surface
Call tech support at (800) 875-5285 to customize this to your unique application.
What is your cost per square foot for the material?
The cost for material per square foot is approximately $8.00-15.00 per square foot.
Where do you install the slab heating cable?
You should install the cable 2-3" below the finished surface, and attach it to rebar and/or reinforcing wire mesh to secure the cable in place.
Do I need insulation when installing a floor heating system over a concrete slab?
When WarmlyYours floor heating systems are being installed on a concrete slab, we strongly recommend adding a layer of insulation over the slab prior to installing the system. While our systems provide up to 25% more heating power per square foot than many of our competitors, the slab will always act as a "heat sink." Some of the heat that would otherwise be transferred to the flooring surface will remain in the slab, causing the floor's surface temperature to be considerably lower. This is true with any floor warming system.
When installed on top of a concrete slab without insulation, it is generally accepted that a radiant floor heating system will take the chill away from the floor and provide a small amount of warmth. Adding insulation on top of the slab and beneath any floor heating system will allow a greater percentage of the heat generated to transfer to the flooring surface. This results in greater efficiency and therefore faster warm up times, higher expected surface temperatures and lower energy usage. The floor will have the capacity to warm to a comfortable temperature, and in some cases can be employed as the primary heat source for that room.
The recommended types of insulation are natural cork, insulated tile backer boards and insulated underlayment, such as CeraZorb synthetic cork.
What voltage does WarmlyYours floor heating systems utilize?
The floor heating systems are offered in both 120 volt and 240 volt for the North American market. A 208 volt breaker panel can also accommodate our 240 volt floor heating system. It is important to note that the energy consumption will be the same: a 240 volt system will not cost more to operate than a 120 volt system. You are billed in kilowatts, and the 120 volt and 240 volt systems use the same amount of kilowatts. WarmlyYours often specifies a 120 volt system in smaller projects while a 240 volt system is typically recommended for larger projects (120 square feet of electric floor heating coverage or more). The benefit of switching to a 240 volt system is the reduction in amperage. Our programmable thermostat can control a radiant floor system up to 15 amps. The 120 volt system will reach 15 amps at 120 square feet of electric floor heating coverage. However, the 240 volt system will reach 15 amps at 240 square feet of electric floor heating coverage, allowing a much larger system to be connected to the thermostat. For installations over 240 square feet, a relay contactor or power modules are needed.
How do I work with my electrician to install WarmlyYours electric floor heating?
While WarmlyYours systems are typically installed by your floor covering contractor, a licensed electrician is recommended for the final thermostat hook-up. With every quote, we provide an Installation Plan layout, together with an electrical plan that has all the info required for the electrician.
What type of flooring can I install along with an electric floor heating system?
WarmlyYours' TempZone™ product is most commonly installed under tile, stone, and marble flooring, but can also be installed under many other popular floor covering options such as hardwood, vinyl and linoleum. We also have our Environ system, which is an electric floor heating product as well and is specially designed for installation under carpet (in the U.S. only), laminate and floating wood. WarmlyYours can accommodate any flooring type with either of the floor heating products that we offer. If your flooring type isn't listed here, just give us a call at (800) 875-5285 and we will be happy to discuss it with you.
What temperature will my heated floor reach?
The temperature of your floor can range anywhere between 75°F to 95°F. The floor's actual temperature will depend on a number of factors including the amount of heat loss that the room experiences as well as the room's configuration. For instance, the warmth contained in a two story entry way would likely be less than that of a smaller, more enclosed area such as a bathroom. In a bathroom that is located on the second floor of your home or over another floor in your home that is typically heated, the temperature of your heated floor should easily reach a comfortable temperature of 85 degrees Fahrenheit, if installed correctly. For the heat loss calculation for your specific room, you can access the Heat Loss Calculator or you can call us at (800) 875-5285 and a Customer Service Representative will make the calculation for you.
What is the total power/amperage that the floor heating system draws and does this system need a dedicated circuit?
The amount of amperage draw depends upon how large the area is that you are heating. For coverage of areas less than 30 square feet, the system will draw less than 3 or 4 amps. If you have a larger area over 120 square feet of heated space, then you may need a larger breaker plus additional controls. No matter what the size of the area you choose to heat, we recommend a dedicated circuit for your system.
If I have extra cold lead wire, can I trim off what I don't need for my installation?
Yes. Unlike the heating cable, the cold lead wires can be trimmed or lengthened with additional lead wire which can be purchased from WarmlyYours.
How will radiant floor heating affect my wood floor?
WarmlyYours nSpiration controls are equipped with an in-floor sensor to precisely control the floor's temperature to comply with the wood manufacturer's temperature recommendation.
How do I know if I am installing my floor heating system properly?
Please keep in mind that you must check your system with a Digital Ohms meter in conjunction with a Circuit Check™. Take an initial reading as soon as you take the product out of the box to verify that it is within -5% / +10% of the values stated on the product's label. This will give you a basis of comparison for future readings. Take a second reading once you have positioned the system to match your custom installation plan. It is also advisable to take an additional reading in the middle of the tile installation, just to make sure that the Circuit Check™ is doing its job. Then, take a final reading when you are finished with the floor installation and are ready to hook up the thermostat.
The Circuit Check™ is a tool developed by WarmlyYours to give you peace of mind and ensure trouble-free installations. Simply hook up the cold leads to the tool while you position the system to match your custom installation plan.
The Circuit Check™ will continuously monitor the continuity of the circuit during the installation of your system and during the installation of your flooring. The Circuit Check™ beeps immediately when a short in the system is detected, alerting you to a potentially damaged cable in the area you are working, before you lay the tile over the floor heating system. The WarmlyYours technical support team is available 24/7 to provide assistance if the alarm sounds, or if you would have any questions during your installation.
Is WarmlyYours Safe and what About EMF?
Our floor heating systems have withstood rigorous safety testing and earned the UL listing. They produce much less EMF than common household appliances like your TV or vacuum cleaner. The EPRI (Electric Power Research Institute) tests all electrical devices and publishes the data. Many common household appliances are tested at a distance of 6 inches. The test results indicate that on average, the EMF emitted for the following appliances, measured in Milligauss (mG) units, is:
Vacuum Cleaner: 300 mG
Microwave: 200 mG
Portable Heater: 100 mG
Dishwasher: 20 mG
Washing Machine: 20 mG
WarmlyYours TempZone™ (Twin): 1.8 mG
How can I determine what I need for my floor heating project and how can I find out what my floor heating system will cost?
You can use the Instant Quote Tool, which gives you many options for your floor heating coverage. Use this interactive tool to design your room online and receive an instant quotation with product recommendations, rough-in and installation kits, cost of your control, etc. Planning your floor heating project is made easy when using our Instant Quote Tool.
Send us your floor plan or fax it to (800) 408-1100 and we will send you a quote, product recommendation and a free custom installation plan for your project.
Can I use a floor heating system as a primary heat source?
Yes, in most cases, a floor heating system can be effective as a primary heat source. However, our TempZone™ and Environ™ systems are most commonly used as a secondary heat source, providing floor-to-ceiling radiant heat to any room in your home where you desire more warmth and comfort.
If you are considering electric floor heating for an addition to your home, such as a sunroom where you have no other source of heat, WarmlyYours offers an innovative online tool which calculates approximate heat loss. This tool can help you to determine if a WarmlyYours' floor heating system will provide your desired comfort temperature throughout the year. You can access the Heat Loss Calculator or you can call us at (800) 875-5285 and a Customer Service Representative will make the calculation for you.


text: Sydney -An Australian man claimed he was put on hold by Qantas Airways for so long he managed to read an entire managerial textbook, with the 15-hour phone call enough time to fly to the United States.Andrew Kahn told Fairfax newspapers he phoned Qantas to confirm plans to travel to New York on Sunday, and was placed in a queue with a recorded message saying someone would be with him as soon as possible."I wanted to find out what exactly they meant would be as soon as possible," said Kahn.After some time had elapsed the Adelaide businessman said he did not want to surrender his place in the queue and left the call rolling while he went onto other things -- "surfing the net and working"."I also managed to read Bazerman & Moore's seventh edition of Judgment in Managerial Decision Making -- more than 200 pages of advanced master's level reading," he said.The call was placed at 7.22pm on Wednesday evening and Kahn said he finally hung up at 11.01am on Thursday without speaking to anyone."I hung up in the end simply because I had had enough," he said, adding that he would never fly with the airline again.Qantas declined comment, although it told the newspaper it had no record of someone being on hold for 15 hours that day and "the longest wait time was 17 minutes".The embattled Australian carrier has endured a turbulent 12 months, with staff strikes prompting it to ground its worldwide fleet for 48 hours last October in a row that badly damaged its reputation.Its investment-grade credit rating has been placed on watch by Standard & Poor's after warnings of a huge profit slump due to stiff competition, soaring fuel bills, the strong Australian dollar and weakening global conditions.


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This information is produced and provided by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The information in this topic may have changed since it was written. For the most current information, contact the National Cancer Institute via the Internet web site at http://cancer.gov or call 1-800-4-CANCER.
AIDS-related lymphoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system of patients who have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which attacks and weakens the body's immune system. The immune system is then unable to fight infection and diseases that invade the body. People with HIV disease have an increased risk of developing infections, lymphoma, and other types of cancer. A person with HIV disease who develops certain types of infections or cancer is then diagnosed with AIDS. Sometimes, people are diagnosed with AIDS and AIDS-related lymphoma at the same time. For information about AIDS and its treatment, please see the AIDSinfo Web site.
Lymphomas are cancers that affect the white blood cells of the lymph system, part of the body's immune system. The lymph system is made up of the following:
Anatomy of the lymph system, showing the lymph vessels and lymph organs including lymph nodes, tonsils, thymus, spleen, and bone marrow. Lymph (clear fluid) and lymphocytes travel through the lymph vessels and into the lymph nodes where the lymphocytes destroy harmful substances. The lymph enters the blood through a large vein near the heart.
There are many different types of lymphoma.
Lymphomas are divided into two general types: Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Both Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma may occur in AIDS patients, but non-Hodgkin lymphoma is more common. When a person with AIDS has non-Hodgkin lymphoma, it is called an AIDS-related lymphoma.
For more information, see the following PDQ summaries:
AIDS-related lymphomas grow and spread quickly.
Non-Hodgkin lymphomas are grouped by the way their cells look under a microscope. They may be indolent (slow-growing) or aggressive (fast-growing). AIDS-related lymphoma is usually aggressive. There are three main types of AIDS-related lymphoma:
Possible signs of AIDS-related lymphoma include weight loss, fever, and night sweats.
These and other symptoms may be caused by AIDS-related lymphoma. Other conditions may cause the same symptoms. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following problems:
Tests that examine the body and lymph system are used to help detect (find) and diagnose AIDS-related lymphoma.
The following tests and procedures may be used:
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following:
After AIDS-related lymphoma has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the lymph system or to other parts of the body.
The process used to find out if cancer cells have spread within the lymph system or to other parts of the body is called staging. The information gathered from the staging process determines the stage of the disease. It is important to know the stage in order to plan treatment, but AIDS-related lymphoma is usually advanced when it is diagnosed. The following tests and procedures may be used in the staging process:
There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body.
The three ways that cancer spreads in the body are:
When cancer cells break away from the primary (original) tumor and travel through the lymph or blood to other places in the body, another (secondary) tumor may form. This process is called metastasis. The secondary (metastatic) tumor is the same type of cancer as the primary tumor. For example, if breast cancer spreads to the bones, the cancer cells in the bones are actually breast cancer cells. The disease is metastatic breast cancer, not bone cancer.
Stages of AIDS-related lymphoma may include E and S.
AIDS-related lymphoma may be described as follows:
The following stages are used for AIDS-related lymphoma:
Stage I
Stage I AIDS-related lymphoma is divided into stage I and stage IE.
Stage II
Stage II AIDS-related lymphoma is divided into stage II and stage IIE.
Stage III
Stage III AIDS-related lymphoma is divided into stage III, stage IIIE, stage IIIS, and stage IIIE+S.
Stage IV
In stage IV AIDS-related lymphoma, the cancer:
Patients who are infected with the Epstein-Barr virus or whose AIDS-related lymphoma affects the bone marrow have an increased risk of the cancer spreading to the central nervous system (CNS).
For treatment, AIDS-related lymphomas are grouped based on where they started in the body, as follows:
Peripheral/systemic lymphoma
Lymphoma that starts in lymph nodes or other organs of the lymph system is called peripheral/systemic lymphoma. The lymphoma may spread throughout the body, including to the brain or bone marrow.
Primary CNS lymphoma
Primary CNS lymphoma starts in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Lymphoma that starts somewhere else in the body and spreads to the central nervous system is not primary CNS lymphoma.
There are different types of treatment for patients with AIDS-related lymphoma.
Different types of treatment are available for patients with AIDS-related lymphoma. Some treatments are standard (the currently used treatment), and some are being tested in clinical trials. A treatment clinical trial is a research study meant to help improve current treatments or obtain information on new treatments for patients with cancer. When clinical trials show that a new treatment is better than the standard treatment, the new treatment may become the standard treatment. Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial. Some clinical trials are open only to patients who have not started treatment.
Treatment of AIDS-related lymphoma combines treatment of the lymphoma with treatment for AIDS.
Patients with AIDS have weakened immune systems and treatment can cause further damage. For this reason, patients who have AIDS-related lymphoma are usually treated with lower doses of drugs than lymphoma patients who do not have AIDS.
Highly-active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is used to slow progression of HIV (which is a retrovirus). Treatment with HAART may allow some patients to safely receive anticancer drugs in standard or higher doses. Medicine to prevent and treat infections, which can be serious, is also used.
AIDS-related lymphoma usually grows faster than lymphoma that is not AIDS-related and it is more likely to spread to other parts of the body. In general, AIDS-related lymphoma is harder to treat.
For more information about AIDS and its treatment, please see the AIDSinfo Web site.
Three types of standard treatment are used:
Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment that uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. When chemotherapy is taken by mouth or injected into a vein or muscle, the drugs enter the bloodstream and can reach cancer cells throughout the body (systemic chemotherapy). When chemotherapy is placed directly into the cerebrospinal fluid (intrathecal chemotherapy), an organ, or a body cavity such as the abdomen, the drugs mainly affect cancer cells in those areas (regional chemotherapy). Combination chemotherapy is treatment using more than one anticancer drug. The way the chemotherapy is given depends on the type and stage of the cancer being treated.
Intrathecal chemotherapy may be used in patients who are more likely to have lymphoma in the central nervous system (CNS).Intrathecal chemotherapy. Anticancer drugs are injected into the intrathecal space, which is the space that holds the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF, shown in blue). There are two different ways to do this. One way, shown in the top part of the figure, is to inject the drugs into an Ommaya reservoir (a dome-shaped container that is placed under the scalp during surgery; it holds the drugs as they flow through a small tube into the brain). The other way, shown in the bottom part of the figure, is to inject the drugs directly into the CSF in the lower part of the spinal column, after a small area on the lower back is numbed.
Colony-stimulating factors are sometimes given together with chemotherapy. This helps lessen the side effects chemotherapy may have on the bone marrow.
Radiation therapy
Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that uses high-energy x-rays or other types of radiation to kill cancer cells or keep them from growing. There are two types of radiation therapy. External radiation therapy uses a machine outside the body to send radiation toward the cancer. Internal radiation therapy uses a radioactive substance sealed in needles, seeds, wires, or catheters that are placed directly into or near the cancer. The way the radiation therapy is given depends on the type and stage of the cancer being treated.
High-dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplant
High-dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplant is a way of giving high doses of chemotherapy and replacing blood -forming cells destroyed by the cancer treatment. Stem cells (immature blood cells) are removed from the blood or bone marrow of the patient or a donor and are frozen and stored. After the chemotherapy is completed, the stored stem cells are thawed and given back to the patient through an infusion. These reinfused stem cells grow into (and restore) the body's blood cells.
Stem cell transplant (Step 1). Blood is taken from a vein in the arm of the donor. The patient or another person may be the donor. The blood flows through a machine that removes the stem cells. Then the blood is returned to the donor through a vein in the other arm.
Stem cell transplant (Step 2). The patient receives chemotherapy to kill blood-forming cells. The patient may receive radiation therapy (not shown).
Stem cell transplant (Step 3). The patient receives stem cells through a catheter placed into a blood vessel in the chest.
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
This summary section describes treatments that are being studied in clinical trials. It may not mention every new treatment being studied. Information about clinical trials is available from the NCI Web site.
Targeted therapy
Targeted therapy is a type of treatment that uses drugs or other substances to identify and attack specific cancer cells without harming normal cells. Monoclonal antibody therapy is one type of targeted therapy being studied in the treatment of AIDS-related lymphoma.
Monoclonal antibody therapy is a cancer treatment that uses antibodies made in the laboratory from a single type of immune system cell. These antibodies can identify substances on cancer cells or normal substances that may help cancer cells grow. The antibodies attach to the substances and kill the cancer cells, block their growth, or keep them from spreading. Monoclonal antibodies are given by infusion. These may be used alone or to carry drugs, toxins, or radioactive material directly to cancer cells.
Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial.
For some patients, taking part in a clinical trial may be the best treatment choice. Clinical trials are part of the cancer research process. Clinical trials are done to find out if new cancer treatments are safe and effective or better than the standard treatment.
Many of today's standard treatments for cancer are based on earlier clinical trials. Patients who take part in a clinical trial may receive the standard treatment or be among the first to receive a new treatment.
Patients who take part in clinical trials also help improve the way cancer will be treated in the future. Even when clinical trials do not lead to effective new treatments, they often answer important questions and help move research forward.
Patients can enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their cancer treatment.
Some clinical trials only include patients who have not yet received treatment. Other trials test treatments for patients whose cancer has not gotten better. There are also clinical trials that test new ways to stop cancer from recurring (coming back) or reduce the side effects of cancer treatment.
Clinical trials are taking place in many parts of the country. See the Treatment Options section that follows for links to current treatment clinical trials. These have been retrieved from NCI's listing of clinical trials.
Follow-up tests may be needed.
Some of the tests that were done to diagnose the cancer or to find out the stage of the cancer may be repeated. Some tests will be repeated in order to see how well the treatment is working. Decisions about whether to continue, change, or stop treatment may be based on the results of these tests. This is sometimes called re-staging.
Some of the tests will continue to be done from time to time after treatment has ended. The results of these tests can show if your condition has changed or if the cancer has recurred (come back). These tests are sometimes called follow-up tests or check-ups.
A link to a list of current clinical trials is included for each treatment section. For some types or stages of cancer, there may not be any trials listed. Check with your doctor for clinical trials that are not listed here but may be right for you.
AIDS-Related Peripheral/Systemic Lymphoma
There is no standard treatment plan for AIDS-related peripheral/systemic lymphoma. Treatment is adjusted for each patient and is usually one or more of the following:
Check for U.S. clinical trials from NCI's list of cancer clinical trials that are now accepting patients with AIDS-related peripheral/systemic lymphoma. For more specific results, refine the search by using other search features, such as the location of the trial, the type of treatment, or the name of the drug. General information about clinical trials is available from the NCI Web site.
AIDS-Related Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Treatment of AIDS-related primary central nervous system lymphoma is usually radiation therapy.
Check for U.S. clinical trials from NCI's list of cancer clinical trials that are now accepting patients with AIDS-related primary CNS lymphoma. For more specific results, refine the search by using other search features, such as the location of the trial, the type of treatment, or the name of the drug. General information about clinical trials is available from the NCI Web site.
For more information from the National Cancer Institute about AIDS-related lymphoma, see the following.
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Israel blocks pasta shipment to Gaza, and tensions boil
JERUSALEM — For more than seven weeks, the international aid group Mercy Corps has been trying to send 90 tons of macaroni to the isolated Gaza Strip as part of a global campaign to help the 1.4 million Palestinians there rebuild their lives after Israel's recent devastating 22-day military operation.
Israel, which controls most of what goes into and out of Gaza, has said no repeatedly.
At first, Israeli officials said that they wanted to make sure that the macaroni wasn't destined for a Hamas charity. Then they said macaroni was banned because they didn't consider it an essential food item.
On Wednesday, days after American lawmakers raised pointed questions about the macaroni ban, Israeli authorities said that they were preparing to give the pasta a green light.
For the international aid community, the dispute is emblematic of the red tape and political maneuvering that have stymied efforts to rebuild Gaza.
"We're at the end of our rope," said David Holdridge, the head of Middle East emergency relief efforts for Mercy Corps. "This is just ridiculous. It's absolutely absurd."
The Israeli restrictions are expected to be a central issue in the coming days when George Mitchell, President Barack Obama's new Middle East special envoy, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrive in the region for discussions about how to help Gaza without strengthening Hamas, its hard-line Islamist ruler.
"Aid should never be used as a political weapon," State Department spokesman Robert Wood said Wednesday in Washington. "We'll try to push to get into Gaza as many supplies as possible."
The macaroni standoff drew the attention of U.S. lawmakers who made a rare trip last week to the Gaza Strip.
"Is someone going to kill you with a piece of macaroni?" Rep. Brian Baird, a Washington state Democrat who joined Minnesota Democratic Rep. Keith Ellison in visiting Gaza, reportedly said after hearing about the aid restrictions.
Along with macaroni, Israel has prevented aid groups that are helping Gaza from sending in everything from paper and crayons to tomato paste and lentils.
As international donors prepare to meet next week in Egypt to discuss a massive, coordinated global rebuilding initiative, Israel is making it clear that it will block any projects that could help Hamas.
Israeli objections are expected to prevent Gaza's residents from reconstructing all the major government buildings that Israeli strikes destroyed, including the Palestinian Authority Gaza City parliament building, the presidential compound on the Mediterranean coast and police stations.
"We want to make sure that reconstruction for the people of Gaza is not reconstruction for the Hamas regime," said Mark Regev, a spokesman for Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.
Ever since Hamas seized military control of Gaza in 2007 — by ousting forces loyal to pragmatic Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas — after it swept parliamentary elections the year before, Israel has effectively frozen most international development work by preventing most building materials from getting into Gaza.
Israel's latest military campaign in Gaza caused an estimated $2 billion in damage. Palestinian Authority officials estimate that 4,000 homes were destroyed and another 17,000 were damaged.
At the upcoming donor conference, the major players are expected to confront the difficult question of how to rebuild Gaza while sidelining Hamas.
Abbas' allies are floating a plan to channel money directly to the thousands of Gazans who lost their homes. So long as Hamas and Abbas remain at odds, Gaza's rulers are likely to resist any rebuilding plans that they see as undermining their power.
Egypt is trying to broker a new round of talks to reunite Abbas and Hamas, but there are few signs that the two sides are prepared to set aside their differences quickly and reconcile. Also, so long as Hamas refuses to renounce its stated goal of destroying Israel, it's likely to continue to face international isolation.
Beyond rebuilding Gazan homes, it isn't clear what will be done to reconstruct the dozens of factories and businesses that Israeli strikes destroyed.
Israel also is concerned that Hamas will seize aid coming into Gaza, as the group did earlier this month, when it took thousands of blankets and hundreds of food packages from a United Nations warehouse in Gaza.
Hamas returned the goods after the United Nations refugee agency suspended deliveries of aid in Gaza, but the incident remains a concern for the United Nations and aid groups who are working there.
Each day, Israeli and United Nations officials sit down together in an office in Tel Aviv, Israel, to debate what the most important things are to let into Gaza: tents for the thousands of Palestinians who don't have homes now or glass to replace the windows that the Israeli attacks shattered? Should shoes take priority over first aid kits? Is it more important to bring in diapers or shovels?
"We're at the stage now where, for all of us in the humanitarian aid community, this is an unacceptable process," said Charles Clayton, the head of the Association of International Development Agencies, an umbrella organization that represents 75 groups. "It's not the details, it's the entire process which is unacceptable."
As U.S. lawmakers visit, Mideast ponders what comes next
Murky result in Israeli election: Top 2 vote-getters claim win
Israeli voters' split decision triggers a political standoff
Olmert to quit, leaving Mideast peace initiative to uncertain fate
Tiring of moderates, many Israelis prefer 'iron fist'
Israeli accused of anti-Arab racism could become kingmaker
Obama's Mideast policies face their first test in Israel


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Soroptimist International of Arbutus is teaming up with the Wilkens Police and Community Relations Organization to give high school seniors in the area a lesson in preparing for college.
But the topic is not a traditional or academic one.
The groups are hosting "Transition to College: Be Safe" at the Arbutus Library April 16 with Sharon Love the keynote speaker.
Love is the mother of Yeardley Love, the University of Virginia lacrosse player who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in May 2010.
Sharon Love will be part of a five-member panel who will speak to how to stay safe in college with particular focus on how to avoid relationship violence.
Love said it is important to raise awareness about the warning signs of a violent relationship before physical abuse begins, in order to ensure a safe exit.
"I think they have to know the warning signs," Love said on April 4. "Stop it before it starts.
"My advice is first to tell my story and how naive we were," she said. "We had no idea ever.
"That was so far off our radar that anything like that could ever happen," Love said of her daughter's murder.
"It would be like thinking we could go to the moon next week. It was off our radar screen. I want to put it on their radar screen," she said.
Love, in partnership with her daughter Lexie Hodges, co-founded One Love Foundation, with its mission to raise awareness about relationship violence by sharing Yeardley's story.
"She went off thrilled with everything new and being away from home. She was studious. She was a great athlete. She had everything going for her. She was on the honor roll. And it happened to her," Love said of her daughter, a graduate of Notre Dame Preparatory School..
Raising awareness is what Arbutus resident Zoe Ann Rohm had in mind when she came up with the idea for the seminar, which will also focus on binge drinking, the buddy system, campus safety and managing stress and mental health.
"My goal is to try and make (high school) seniors and their parents aware of what they can expect when they go to college," Rohm said.
"And to make them aware of what they need to do to be safe," she said.
Rohm said she got the idea after talking to a friend's daughter-in-law, whose daughter is preparing to start college in the fall.
"I said, 'Just make sure, if she has a drink in her hand she doesn't put it down'," Rohm said she told the friend.
"And she said, 'Why?,' " Rohm said, noting her friend's lack of awareness that "date rape" drugs can be added to drinks without the drinker knowing.
"We chatted for a while and I got to thinking, maybe she's not the only mom who doesn't know about that," she said.
That lack of awareness may not be limited to parents, she said.
"I think, even though we think kids know a lot (about safety) today, maybe they really don't," Rohm said.
"And after they get to college, you can't get to them," she said.
Deborah Milani, a senior at Catonsville High School, plans to play lacrosse at University of Maryland after graduating in May.
She said she plans to attend next week's seminar to ensure she will be prepared for what awaits her.
"I know that there's going to be a lot of fun stuff and you're going to be going out," she said.
"But you have to make sure that you know the right places to be and make sure you're always with somebody you trust,' Milani said.
Because Yeardley Love was also a lacrosse player, Milani is especially looking forward to hearing what Sharon Love has to say about staying safe in the world of athletics.
"I read into that story a lot when it happened," she said.
"I know we'll be hanging out with the lacrosse guys," Milani said. "So it relates to any athletes."
She said she plans to balance athletics with her social life by maintaining a strict work schedule during the week and making sure she stays with people she trusts on the weekends.
"You have to be smart. You've just got to be careful," she said.


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In March of 2003, Western Connecticut State University became an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. As an affiliate, the university has unique access to the collections and resources of the Smithsonian.
The affiliation makes it possible for WestConn to:
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WestConn is proud to be one of only two Smithsonian Affiliates in Connecticut. Hunt Hill Farm Trust, founded by the late Skitch Henderson and his wife, Ruth, joined the affiliate program in 2004. Hunt Hill Farm Trust and WestConn regularly collaborate on projects.
Introduced in 1996, Smithsonian Affiliations offers nonprofit cultural and educational organizations the opportunity to have greater access to Smithsonian collections and resources, lending Smithsonian artifacts to museums and cultural institutions across the country.


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Why Davos needs America: Column
This week, 2,500 of the world's top government, business, civil society and intellectual leaders will travel to a remote Swiss city high in the Alps. Among them will be more than 800 of the United States' most senior leaders.
Forty-three years ago, I convened the first meeting in Davos with 400 participants. The objective of the meeting was to bring ideas and insights from the industrial and innovation powerhouse of America to a post-war Europe working to modernize its business and social systems. Although the meeting itself has changed in many ways since that time, one thing remains the same -- free exchange of ideas, dialogue, and an ideal of openness and freedom, for which America has provided a model to the world.
The theme of this year's annual meeting is Resilient Dynamism. These two words represent what the world needs today, namely the ability to respond to the many global risks we currently face, and to seize the opportunities it provides. At the same time, they describe the spirit of the U.S.: its "can-do" attitude of entrepreneurship, problem solving and innovation.
What the world needs now is more America. And it is with this in mind that we welcome the strong participation from the United States.
American leaders come to Davos to share ideas and provide insights on the debates dominating discussions at home, and to gain insight on what the world is thinking, saying and doing. They recognize that the world is complex and interdependent, that leadership is not possible in isolation, and that it is only by engaging in real dialogue that progress is made.
Real dialogue means interacting with those with whom you agree and disagree, with those who are your neighbors and friends, as well as those who see the world from a different perspective, those from different generations, cultures and with different missions. We are all part of the same global community.
Davos provides the opportunity to engage informally at the highest levels, and it provides participants with the opportunity to understand the broader context in which they are operating without being bound to a formal agenda, to expectations of an announcement or decision, or to a set piece ritual of international summitry.
More than ever in these critical times, what happens in America is followed closely by the rest of the world. U.S. leaders in Davos will be sharing the context, the complexities and the strategies that they are taking to their constituents back home. That context helps global leaders develop a deeper understanding of the importance and implications of U.S. decisions.
Perhaps even more importantly, U.S. political and business leaders will be taking the pulse of the world. The U.S. remains the dominant influence in global affairs, but as globalization progresses, even domestic decisions have a faster and more critical impact on the country's competitiveness, its standing within the world, and American soft and hard power.
The stagnating economy, political polarization and the social problems which currently exist in the United States are not only frustrating for Americans, but for all of us who have long admired the country. It is my hope that the "Spirit of Davos" -- meaning unfettered free exchange, the ability to meet with those who come from all parts of society and all backgrounds and the ideal of openness -- will provide some concrete ideas to help with the challenges faced back home.
Klaus Schwab is the executive chairman and founder of the World Economic Forum.
In addition to its own editorials, USA TODAY publishes diverse opinions from outside writers, including ourBoard of Contributors.


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Does anybody know if my wife can get paid for being my caregiver?
Does anybody know if my wife can get paid for being my caregiver?
I dont know a lot about this yet but will as I want my husband to eventually be my paid caregiver. I think it varies by state. In my state they have waiver programs so first you have to be approved for that. My neighbors are both paid caregivers to their nephew and had to go through a training program first. I don't know all the details though.
Are you already getting funded for PCA care through Medicaid Waiver or similar program, or a private insurance company? Who is funding this? I assume you are in NJ, correct?
Each state has different rules for their Medicaid Waiver program, so if that is your funding, you will have to find out from them (or your Independent Living Center may help you). If you have private insurance paying for agency care now, then they likely will not pay for a family member, as they generally restrict you to an licensed agency which sends them reports, etc. unlike a family member or friend doing this for you.
Do you really want your spouse to be doing your bowel and bladder care?? Generally not recommended unless you have no other options.
Everyone has to work these kinds of arrangements for themselves. Generally recommended lifestyles by medical professionals should not rule out the bond between committed partners.
All the best,
gjnl I agree with everything you posted.My wife has been my caregiver since I was injured 1996,i just get my SP changed by my uroligist,this whole process is very conveinient.
I have nurses Monday through Friday 7am to 7pm while my wife is at work then she takes over from 7pm to 7am. She gets paid for 12hrs 7 days a week. I have wc. I don't need nurses for the weekend usually but if I do I just let the agency know. If there is a holiday or we are going on a vacation we cancel the nurses. We let them know ahead of time so they can pick up some extra shifts. It isn't fun having someone intrude your space but unfortunately that is the only way we can do it right now.
In NJ, I think this is the program you are referring to. If approved, you can pay relatives from an allowance.
I only had 5 yrs of 24/7 care exp. for my husband, but agree from what I have seen in other cases that it is an individualized decision.


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The Big 3 will not be participating in this year's biggest advertising event—the Super Bowl. For the last eight years, we could always count on at least one of the American carmakers to run at least one ad during the game. But, this year all three will be sitting on the sidelines.
To me, it represents one of the reasons why the Big 3 is hurting. Sure, the economy is limping along. And yes, Super Bowl ads are very expensive. But, to stop marketing your vehicles at this point is a big mistake.
Many businesses are doing the same thing—advertising is down all over the country–on the Internet, in publications, on TV and radio. But, to halt advertising efforts during rocky economic times is not forward-thinking. Now is actually the ideal time to ramp up your advertising. Audi, Hyundai and Toyota will be running ads. What do they know that the Big 3 can't see?
Why retreat and admit defeat when you can be more aggressive with your advertising and marketing and take a shot at capturing a segment of the market you might not otherwise have a shot at? Things are wide open right now and people are going to have to buy new cars eventually, so why not make sure you're on their radar when they do? When this recession ends (and it will some day) those companies that were proactive in their advertising efforts will come out of it in better shape than ever.
Pulling in the reins on your advertising is a knee-jerk reaction and will not solve anything. If you don't toot your horn and tout your company, who will? This move illustrates clearly that the Big 3 is scared and has lost its confidence in its products. It's a sad day.
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Apple is now shipping its $399 iPad mini with Retina display to gain some traction in the during the busy holiday shopping season.
While sales growth has slowed for the iPad, undoubtedly Apple is hoping that consumers were only waiting for better and diverse models, according to Bloomberg News. Despite the slowing sales, down from 14.6 million in the second quarter to 14.1 million in the third quarter, the iPad is Apple's biggest moneymaker aside from its iPhone.
Right now Apple is competing with rival Android computer tablets from Samsung and Amazon which seem to be evolving weekly.Still, Apple is optimistic about its new products.
"The response to iPad Air has been incredible, and we're excited for customers to experience the new iPad mini with Retina display," Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing said Tuesday.
That said, the $399 iPad mini is the cheaper model, since the 128GB iPad mini will fetch $829. It's also about $70 more than last year's model, but the new Retina display offers high definition viewing.
We're not sure the new iPads will be Apple's saving grace this holiday season, but at least the company rectified the high-definition issue in its iPad mini. For those consumers with an older-generation iPad, it could be a decent replacement gift, but for those with older eyes, smaller may not mean better visuals.


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Former Apple designer Andrew Borovsky talks about what it was like to work for the notoriously secretive tech giant.
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RSA: Your Next Car Might Just Steal Itself
"Your next car might just steal itself." That was the tag line that convinced me to meet with Covisint at the 2012 RSA Conference. Covisint's Chief Security Officer Dave Miller filled me in on how a connected car might be hacked, and how Covisint works to prevent such a hack.
Covisint started out as a service company connecting automakers with parts suppliers. With the emergence of just-in-time shipping in the nineties, the responsibility for keeping parts in stock moved to the suppliers. Each supplier needed secure access to inventory data at multiple automakers; Covisint supplied single sign-on authentication to manage these relationships.
More recently Covisint began mediating the connection between drivers and the OnStar safety system. "You've seen that ad where the businesswoman starts the family car remotely?," asked Miller. "Right—that was us making it happen." The Web portal for OnStar is likewise managed by Covisint.
Millier likened the modern connected auto to a printer. You can send documents to the printer, sure, but you can also log in to check ink levels and otherwise manage the printer. It's the same with a car; you can check tire pressure, oil life, and so on. "The car is the same, just a lot faster," quipped Miller.
You can already unlock or start a car remotely. Some cars can parallel park themselves. Miller mentioned several coming enhancements including the ability to reconfigure the car for fast-starting "sport mode" or switch instead to maximum gas-saving for long trips. So, if it's possible to start a car and control the steering, acceleration, and braking, what's to stop a malicious car hacker or app from stealing the car remotely and auto-driving it to the nearest chop shop?
Covisint is ready with technology to keep that car in your driveway. A security certificate in the on-board software uniquely identifies the car, and each app developer also registers for a certificate. On registration, the car, the app, and the mobile device are all linked in Covisint's cloud database. Only the user who knows the PIN and owns the mobile device can send commands to the car.
That's not all. Commands are sent as encrypted action tokens which can be set to expire anywhere from immediately on use to months later. In theory, there should be no way for a hacker to break this security, but even if he did, he'd gain control of one car. "Hackers don't attack one system," noted Miller. "They'll attack a million computers in hopes of infecting a thousand. Hacking into one car isn't cost-effective."
My car doesn't respond to anything but the occasional swift kick, but I know I'll eventually have a car that's fully connected. I'm encouraged to know that deep thinkers like Dave Miller are already prepared to ensure that car responds to me and only me.
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I am taking a little departure this week from the daily antics of my boys to jump atop the proverbial soapbox.
There are periods of time when bad news seems to dominate daily life, but currently it appears to be at every turn, and I recently was startled by some personal news that continues to trouble me today.
I prefer to maintain a "partly sunny" kind of disposition when possible and try to keep an eye on the big picture, but I admit there are times when life these days can be a bit discouraging. So much so it can be challenging to maintain a positive outlook.
A tremendous amount of negativity persists in the world these days and it's facile to get caught up in it and allow it to affect you. The unimaginable sorrow in Haiti is perhaps the latest example of distressing global news, but most can recall stories closer to home that also tug at the heartstrings. In my world, three situations continue to dominate my thoughts.
In one case, a friend from college posted on Facebook that he had a new phone number with a different area code. When I inquired what gives, he detailed how he and his family lost their home in New Jersey because they were swallowed up by debt. This is happening everywhere but it's particularly difficult to hear when it's someone you know well. It appears my friend simply made some ill-advised financial decisions and is consequently forced to move his wife and three kids into his parents' home in another state. He was fortunate in that his folks were happy to answer his plea for help. However, he had to pull his kids out of school and their recreational soccer leagues and uproot his entire family.
In another situation, a local family was forced to cope with the worst of all tragedies – the death of their son unexpectedly. Thousands came out to support the family in a time of distress, but there's no amount of sustenance that can help with the grief being felt in that house. The sorrow a parent feels in burying a child is incomprehensible to me.
Additionally, another family is coming to grips with its patriarch being in the fight of his life against a deadly disease. From outside looking in, I can see they are fighting to maintain hope in what has to be a terribly challenging time.
These are each somber situations individually. However, hearing details about them all in a span of a couple days was overwhelming. When you combine them all together and truly think about the far-reaching consequences of these dramatic occurrences, it's a lot to bear.
These are facts of life that hurt and impact a lot of people. Not one of them is fair, but that's reality, and life does not always turn out the way we envision, unfortunately.
Surely, some of you reading this have your own individual stories of trials and tribulations. I know I do. The consequences of the economic meltdown have affected us all, making oftentimes the easiest of decisions a bit more contemplative than usual.
Again, even in dark times I aspire to be in the optimistic lot, and I got to thinking about the big picture on Monday while at a funeral for a friend's mother in northern Virginia. At the service and later the graveside ceremony, the family's pain was palpable. Although this was not a tragic loss, as the woman had lived a full life and had been ill for some time, death is always abrupt because of its finality.
While listening to the words expressed by the men of the cloth and watching their impact on the family, I started thinking about all this negativity in the world. While at the grave, I could not help but look around and read the various headstones.
What hit me in the gut was one small gravestone, representing the death of a child. Looking down at this large family marker, shadowed by a smaller one representing the death of the child, I noticed immediately that the father and son died on the same day, sometime in 1979, while the mother's name and birth date was engraved. She was obviously still alive because the date of her death was not yet in stone.
I could not help but hypothesize and wonder what happened. Was it a car accident? House fire? Somehow the mother and maybe even other kids were not involved. Whatever the case, last year was the 30th anniversary of the death of this woman's husband and son, and I could not help but put myself in her shoes. How troubling that must have been and how it must still be difficult to handle.
It was a reminder to me how lucky I am. Perspective is sometimes the best medicine for this harsh world of reality. For me, my family keeps everything balanced in my life. Others may get this same sense of perspective from their pets, art, exercise, movies, reading, surfing, hobbies or whatever.
When I walk in my house and find my wife and my 20-month-old and 11-week-old sons, I get refreshed. On good days and bad days, I know this is what matters most. Whether it's a no-teeth smile from my youngest or my toddler crazily running to me with open arms, they have the ability to erase any negativity I brought home instantly. That's magical to me.
If you have not figured it out by now, I am essentially giving myself a pep talk here, and I hope to encourage all of you to keep your head up and your eyes and ears open.
There's a lot to enjoy in life, and most of the time it's the little things, which can easily pass by if you are not willing or able to take note. We all need to remember there are many roses to smell along this journey called life. It's unfortunate the checks and balances seem to be unfairly tilting toward the unfortunate of late, but there's still a lot to see and appreciate. We just have to look a little harder.


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Posting this in the hopes it prevents others from going through the same hell.
I had been taking Allegra for allergies but it's efficacy was waning so I decided to switch to Zyrtec to see if that might work better. After about two days my nerve pain started increasing, but I didn't make the connection for a few more days. The listed side-effects don't include anything about neuropothy. By last Friday I was at a sustained pain level of 7-8 (scale of 10). Nothing I have on hand would touch the pain including tramadol or diazepam. My next step would've been to bump my lyrica dose to 600mg/day, but, just before I was to try that, my wife put 2 & 2 together and suggested this nightmare started after switching to Zyrtec.
I stopped the Zyrtec two days ago and today I'm finally back to my normal nerve pain level (3-4). I did some searching and found that the FDA has had numerous reports of Zyrtec causing peripheral neuropothy. As a scientist I know the next step would be for me to validate the correlation by repeating my "experiment," but the odds of my willingly risking that pain level again are zero.