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Good stuff Mr. Conley. I would only add not to expect forgiveness or at least don't do it to expect something in return. Do it because you know you've hurt someone
I'm pretty good at apologizing and I think it's primarily because of two reasons:
That means I get a lot of practice apologizing. I've logged way more than 10,000 hours perfecting my craft, so by Malcolm Gladwell's measurement, I'm pretty much the world's foremost expert on apologies. The fact my wife is a loving and forgiving woman doesn't hurt, either.
More than 25 years experience has shown me there are eight essential elements of an effective apology:
1. Accept responsibility for your actions – If you screwed up, admit it. Don't try to shirk your responsibility or shift the blame to someone else. Put your pride aside and own your behavior. This first step is crucial to restoring trust with the person you offended.
2. Pick the right time to apologize – It's a cliché, but true – timing is everything. You can follow the other seven guidelines to a tee, but if you pick a bad time to deliver your apology, all of your hard work will be for naught. Depending on the severity of the issue, you may need to delay your apology to allow the offended person time to process his/her emotions. Once he/she is mentally and emotionally ready to hear your apology, make sure you have the necessary privacy for the conversation and the physical environment is conducive to the occasion.
3. Say '"I'm sorry," not "I apologize" – What's the difference? The word sorry expresses remorse and sorrow for the harm caused the offended person, whereas apologize connotes regret for your actions. There's a big difference between the two. See #4 for the reason why this is important.
4. Be sincere and express empathy for how you hurt the other person – Along with saying I'm sorry, this step is critical for letting the offended person know you acknowledge, understand, and regret the hurt you caused. Make it short and simple: "I'm sorry I was late for our dinner date. I know you were looking forward to the evening, and being late disappointed you and made you feel unimportant. I feel horrible about hurting you that way."
5. Don't use conditional language – Get rid of the words if and but in your apologies. Saying "I'm sorry if…" is a half-ass, conditional apology that's dependent on whether or not the person was offended. Don't put it on the other person. Just man up and say "I'm sorry." When you add the word but at the end of your apology ("I'm sorry, but…") you're starting down the road of excuses for your behavior. Don't go there. See #6.
6. Don't offer excuses or explanations – Keep your apology focused on what you did, how it made the other person feel, and what you're going to do differently in the future. Don't try to make an excuse for your behavior or rationalize why it happened. If there is a valid reason that explains your behavior, it will likely come out during the apology discussion. But let the other person go there first, not you.
7. Listen – This is perhaps the most important point of the eight and one that's often overlooked. After you've made your apology, close your mouth and listen. Let the offended person share his/her feelings, vent, cry, yell, laugh, scream…whatever. Acknowledge the person's feelings ("I understand you're upset"…"I see I disappointed you"…"I know it was hurtful"), but resist the urge to keep explaining yourself or apologizing over and over again. I'm not suggesting you become an emotional punching bag for someone who is inappropriately berating you; that's not healthy for either party. But many times the awkwardness and discomfort of apologizing causes us to keep talking when we'd be better off listening.
8. Commit to not repeating the behavior – Ultimately, an apology is only as effective as your attempt to not repeat the behavior. No one is perfect and mistakes will be made, but a sincere and earnest apology includes a commitment to not repeating the behavior that caused harm in the first place. Depending on the severity of the offense, this may include implementing a plan or process such as counseling or accountability groups. For minor offenses it's as simple as an intentional effort to not repeat the hurtful behavior.
So there you go. The Great 8 of giving effective apologies, honed from years of groveling…err…apologizing for my mistakes. What do you think? Are there other tips you would add? Feel free to leave a comment with your thoughts.
Good stuff Mr. Conley. I would only add not to expect forgiveness or at least don't do it to expect something in return. Do it because you know you've hurt someone
Excellent advice, Randy. The movie line from "Love Story" that said "Love means you never have to say you're sorry" is one of the worst myths perpetrated on a gullible public. Thanks for setting the record straight.
Great list! I love these tips. Apologizing is such an important skill. I wish it were taught more often. I really appreciate the emphasis on compassion and listening. That's key!
I love Randy Conley's work.
Randy, I've shared this article and also have linked to it on my site on the Recommended Writers' page.
This is very good list of techniques to remember and use when one takes ownership for ones behavior. The photo of open hands (welcoming) and not closed (fisted) hands or pointing fingers has a positive visual effect as well. A possible addition to your list that I keep I mind – it's not about being right; it's about doing right. I will share your 8 Essentials of an Effective Apology with students attending the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program at Anamarc College in El Paso, Texas.
Thanks Andy, for commenting on the photo. You're right. The open hands speak volumes about the attitude we should have and maintain when apologizing to someone we have offended.
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This explanation about effectively and correctly, saying the words "I'm sorry" is well stated and gets right to the heart of mending the hurt spouse, when one often intentionally and unintentionally, hurts the other. My husband sadly, understandably,
holds numerous grudges against his own father, and the one issue that still strains their relationship today, is his father's obvious refusal to say to anyone the words "I'm sorry". It continues to put and keep emotional distance between them even now. When my husband opens up to me about, even now, he tears up from the hurt that has festered in his heart and mind. His belief is that his dad has nevered said "I'm sorry" to anyone in his long life because of his pride. I tend to agree with my husband due to the fact that I have witnessed and felt similar frustration and hurt feelings because my husband suffers from the same kind of arrogant pride.
My husband will at least say he's sorry, but 99% of the time it is not effective with me and others closest to him because it's often followed by statements such as "if your feelings are hurt", "now, can you just let it go" and the word infamous word "but". When the word "but" comes out of his mouth so do numerous reasons and unacceptable excuses. Most of his excuses directly point the blame at me, which not only hurts, but it also adds fuel to the fire. What almost always follows is a fight that leads to both of us bringing up past mistakes, irrelevant to the present issue.
This article hit the nail on the head, in that, it gets to the heart of how to say "I'm sorry" in a meaningful way that shows sincerity, a desire to change an attitude or habitual behavior that is hurtful to the other person, takes responsibility for one's actions and fully acknowledges and shows real concern for the other person's feelings.
I look forward to sharing your article with my husband. My hope is that he does not get offended when I ask him to read the article and take your advice to heart, learn from it and apply it in the future if his attitude, words or actions hurt me. I too, make frequent mistakes that hurt him as well and will follow your advice, as a guide to saying "I'm sorry" to my husband and anyone I offend.
Thank you so much for your well explained step by step guide to making amends with others.
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Randy do you feel there is a difference between just saying sorry vs I'm sorry. Just only saying the word sorry to me doesn't sound sincere. Am I wrong in thinking this.
I enjoyed this article
I think you missed one point and that is taking the blame for ignorance. No guess is better then the wrong guess. One of the points I make is knowing you hurt your wife or girlfriend but having no clue how you hurt them. Say that you are sorry you hurt them but admit you don't know how. Then like you said shut your mouth and listen. This problem can come up in the early stages of setting up a relationship. It can also come up in the parent child relationship as I have seen it with my brothers and my dad and my sisters and my mom. I talk to them and they have said how hurt they were by the parent but never say anything to the parent they just wait around for this bolt of lighting to strike the parent and for them to start apologizing. Ignorance is not bliss but can lead to some of the deepest hurts.
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I don't ever recall being taught how to properly write out an apology. All the points are straight forward and make perfect sense. Its a humbling experience and the temptation towards justification is strong it these steps keep one focused on fixing the mistake. Thank you – Paul P
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Halo 4 will get mapmaking support under the Forge toolkit that has long followed the series. A panel today at Rooster Teeth's RTX event in Austin, Texas revealed the new Forge's feature set.
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SPOILER ALERT! I didn't think it was possible, but McKinley High got even MORE entertaining than before…keep reading to get the inside scoop on the season premiere of Glee!
I'm not going to lie — I thought Glee had lost it's charm by the end of last season, but just like creator, Ryan Murphy, promised, the award-winning Fox show is coming back with a vengeance. I was at the screening and premiere party last night in Los Angeles and the first episode of the second season is the best EVER. Seriously…here's why:
- Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch) has competition — both literally and figuratively! Actress Dot Jones joins the cast as the new female football coach, Beaste, and gives Sue a run for her money both at the high school and in the comedy realm.
- The person who you'd least expect to see be a cheerleader tries out for the Cheerios…and it's NOT Puck (Mark Salling). Even Sue's #1 sidekick, Becky, can't help but crack up.
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- Forget guest stars! The premiere episode actually focuses on the true Gleeks, which is a welcome change. Watch out for Harry Shum Jr. (Mike Chang), his big new story line and his HOT abs. (Cory Monteith, who?) Plus, Heather Morris (Brittany) has the FUNNIEST one liners. I didn't think they could get better, but they did.
- THE MUSIC ROCKS. Well, this is an obvious, but I loved seeing other characters besides Mr. Schuester (Matthew Morrison) rap. Opening with Jay-Z's "Empire State of Mind" and Lady Gaga's "Telephone" = sheer brilliance.
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Have Numerous reasons to visit Hanoi: From art to food, history and spas, Australian traveller Lance Richardson points out
The Hanoi traffic is an alarming introduction to the Vietnamese capital, though locals are acclimatized to the chaos. Visitors should be wary of hiring a motorbike straight off the plane – instead, jump on the back of a taxi bike for a thrilling tour through the Old Quarter and a crash-course in road rules. A good rule of thumb: when you can walk across the street without flinching, only then is it time to contemplate a rental.
More propaganda can be found in the fascinating Museum of the Revolution on Tong Dan Street. Charting liberation movements from 1858 to 1945, there's next to no explanations accompanying anything. But the assorted objects offer a curious window onto an alternative reading of significant 20th-century events, including a small padlock supposedly used by Australian workers to lock the parliament building in support of the Vietnamese revolutionary movement.
The infamous "Hanoi Hilton" – dubbed thus by American prisoners during the Vietnam War – was constructed by the French in 1896 over the top of Phu Khanh Village. Its history is long and grisly, only selectively recounted in the several rooms that remain of what was once a much larger site. Cells occupied by life-like shackled mannequins are particularly evocative, the soundtrack accompanying a guillotine and a grandiose shrine to "patriotic prisoners" less so. Like the Museum of the Revolution, a full understanding of what happened here requires additional reading.
Besides the motorbikes, few things define Vietnam like the food. To visit the country without hunkering down on a footstool for a bowl of "pho ga" (chicken noodle soup) is like visiting Italy and abstaining from pasta. There are plenty of restaurants aimed at tourists in Hanoi – skip them. Find a vendor on the footpath and follow a few rules. Choose from the food you can see, not from a menu. Offer a fixed amount of money before asking for the price, thereby heading off the inevitable overcharge.
The French colonialists left more than an infamous prison and several guillotines: they left a Vietnamese baking culture that has, over the years, permeated Australia through its immigrant communities. Numerous bakeries in the Old Quarter sell a familiar line-up of almond bread and baguettes (and the famous "Vietnamese sandwich"). For interest, compare these offerings to traditional pastries called "banh", which are glutinous rice mixed with various savoury ingredients, wrapped in leaves and boiled in a square or moon shape.
For the more adventurous gourmands, a short drive out to Le Mat, the "snake village", delivers an unforgettable meal. Choose an attractive snake, haggle a price, then sit quietly as your selection is flayed at the table, its blood and bile dripped into shot glasses filled with rice wine. Men should swallow the heart (for virility). When the dishes arrive, chew very slowly (for snake bones). Yes, it tastes like chicken.
There is so much liquid in Vietnamese food it sometimes seems like locals never need to drink but these three exceptions can be found nearly everywhere. Tea is particularly popular, with lotus tea a specialty. Coffee comes in several types, with "Ca phe sua da" a delicious shot over sweetened condensed milk served with ice. Rice wine, with an alcohol content of 18 percent to 25 percent, should be treated more like vodka. It is impolite to refuse if you are a dinner guest. Or a breakfast guest, actually.
The heart of the Old Quarter is Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword) Lake, which, despite its toxic green colour, offers a pleasant respite for pedestrians from the frantic game of Frogger that constitutes the rest of the traffic-heavy area. The 18th-century Ngoc Son Temple, on Jade Island, can be reached via the beautiful Huc Bridge but another lesser-known haven is Balcony Bar, overlooking the lake from its first-floor nest of fairy lights on Le Thai To Street.
Seen in their original setting of 11th-century villages around the Red River Delta, "the puppets that dance on water" would have seemed a spectacular and magical display of human ingenuity. In the tiered theatre on the edge of Hoan Kiem Lake, the musicians and puppeteers look bored and slightly bemused by the modern addition of fog machines. A final sequence, in which a carp is transformed into a graceful dragon, makes it worth the US$3 admission fee.
Vietnam's first university and a monument to scholars, the Temple of Literature was built in 1076 and is featured on the back of the VND100,000 banknote (US$4.50). Though it has been reconstructed numerous times over the centuries, the Confucian mainstay preserves a classic architectural style with a citadel, courtyards and large lake. It remains one of Vietnam's most popular historical sights.
A government company founded in 1959 and situated in the Old Quarter, the Tuong Theatre aims to preserve traditional styles of acting, dancing and music, such as Nha Nhac, a musical genre designated an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2003. The theatre offers performances every Thursday and Friday night, combining five scenes from Tuong plays (with English subtitles).
An unexpected gem, this recently renovated institution examines Vietnam through the lens of its female population, including their war efforts, participation in the struggle for independence, marriage customs and traditional dress. One notable exhibition features photographs taken by poor Hanoi street vendors, trained to use a camera so they could document the process of setting up businesses in Soc Son district.
Everything in Asia is cheaper, right? It depends. "Non la" (conical hats) and army caps with the iconic red star are affordable souvenirs and fakes are everywhere. For genuine Levis, Adidas, Gucci or North Face, however, prices aren't significantly different to those in Europe and Australia. For the real deal, try the Cho Hang Da market.
Just when you think the Old Quarter couldn't possibly hold any more stuff, it surrenders Hang Giay and Hang Dao streets to a seemingly infinite line of illuminated orange stalls every Friday and Saturday night. Much of the material on sale is an extension of the surrounding shops but the festive atmosphere is infectious. Think wallets, Buddhas, plush buttons and wall lights shaped like teapots. You can even find greetings cards with a pop-up Sydney Opera House.
Karaoke may have originated in Japan, but its blend of shamelessness and self-abandon is universal in appeal. It seems like every moderately sized city in Vietnam has its fair share of karaoke parlours, even if the government considered a karaoke dancing ban in 2009 (linking it with drugs and prostitution). In Hanoi, try Cua Dong Street in the Old Quarter. Be careful of hidden costs, though, and ask for a room inspection before agreeing to pick up the microphone.
When the urban jungle of Hanoi proves too exhausting, a good salve can be found in the form of an overnight sleeper train heading north to Lao Cai, gateway to Sapa and its indigenous mountain villages. Each carriage on the train functions as an independent company, with differing levels of quality and service. Prepare for a bumpy ride but the destination is worth the trip.


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last year, no Worcester County high school senior will miss graduation next
month because of Maryland High School Assessment (HSA) requirements.
County public school
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for graduation and one of those students will complete a Bridge project in time
to graduate. The other student, said Stephanie Zanich, coordinator of
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addition to the HSA.
This year, 391 seniors
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Most students pass each
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Worcester schools have
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projects, according to Zanich.
"The teachers are
jumping in there and helping them on their free time," said Board member Sara
D. Thompson.
According to Zanich,
Worcester County seniors have one of the best HSA pass rates in Maryland.
"We're probably one of
the highest," Zanich said.
The school system faces
changes and challenges on assessments in the future, Walker warned, despite
doing so well on the HSAs currently.
While students are
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increasing every year and must be met by 2014 across the board, Walker said.
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major challenge … it's important to keep in mind, with each passing moment we
get closer to 2013-2014," said Walker.
While the new federal
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assessments could change.
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In a recent magazine interview, Nicole Richie gushed about her favorite stylist tip: How to make curls with a flat iron.
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4 Things to Not Say to Someone with Psoriasis
When you have psoriasis, coping with other people's reactions about your disease can be even more challenging than dealing with your own feelings. That's why if your loved one has psoriasis, it's important to know which words are best left unsaid. This way, you won't unintentionally say something negative that hurts the person. Don't know what's off-limits? Follow the tips below:
"You look great."
Someone with psoriasis may not look good all the time, and this person knows when it's one of those days. Your compliment may be perceived as insincere, fake and disingenuous.
"I love your outfit."
Or specifically compliment your loved one on something else, such as a necklace. That way you'll make your loved one feel good. And giving a specific compliment will let the person with psoriasis know that your words are genuine.
"My friend is going through that, too."
Everyone's experience with psoriasis differs, so you may provoke unnecessary anxiety by detailing what someone else has been through. Sure, you're likely just looking for a way to connect with the person with psoriasis. But you don't want to make this person more anxious about the situation.
"My friend is going through a similar issue. I'm happy to introduce the two of you."
People with psoriasis often feel isolated and like no one understands what they're going through. They'll likely appreciate talking to someone else with the condition to compare treatment notes, discuss doctors, etc.
"I know how you feel."
You're saying this statement with the best intentions, expressing your compassion and sympathy. But unless you've had psoriasis, you don't really know how this person feels. It may also make this person think detailed health information is off-limits.
"I'm here for you" or "I don't know what to say but I'm sorry you're going through this."
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The La Sals and Abajos can have monsoon rains, usually mid July through September and are somewhat similar to the San Juans or the Mogollon Rim, but the monsoon isn't quite as strong.
The Uintas have thunderstorms in July through early September and are similar weather wise to the Colorado mountains.
The Southern Wasatch can have thunderstorms, but not nearly to the extent of the Colorado ranges, the Mogollon Rim or the Uinta Mountains. Although they do happen occasionally, thunderstorms are rare enough in the Wasatch that the afternoons are probably the most popular time of the day to be on top of a peak.
Although the Southern Wasatch (or the rest of the Wasatch for that matter) have much less thunderstorms than the Uintas or the Colorado ranges, they typically get a lot more snow and are much wetter in the winter. Unlike much of Colorado, Arizona and much of Southern Utah, summer is by far the driest season in the Wasatch. See the below weather chart for Alta, for example:


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[Note: This is the next in a series of blog posts about small cars with big technology. The kind of convenient, technology-based features once only found in expensive luxury cars have finally found their way into smaller, cheaper vehicles. While I'm not an automotive reviewer, I will write a bit about performance, comfort, fit and finish, but the emphasis here will be on the technology found in these cars. You can read the previous entries here. – D.S.]
When I began this series of reviews of small, inexpensive cars with big technology, I was anxious to get my hands on the Kia Soul, and not just because I was interested in buying one to replace my 2001 Ford Mustang. It seemed like the kind of vehicle that defined the category I was reviewing.
After all, Kia markets this to young, savvy urbanites. It's inexpensive but nicely appointed, with a good sound system and decent in-dash tech as key selling features. I drove the 2013 Soul Exclaim in July, and while I indeed liked it, a teeth-rattling ride and less-than-stellar MPG numbers dampened my enthusiasm.
But hope was on the horizon. Kia redesigned the Soul for 2014, reportedly taming the ride and upgrading the tech. When a 2014 review vehicle came available, I jumped at the chance to follow up.
Kia loaned me another high-end, loaded Exclaim model (designated as the "Soul !"), with a sticker price of $26,195. That's a bit higher than I'd like – I try to keep the cars in this series under $25,000. I'd probably go for a Soul Plus model, outfitted with the right packages for around $21,000. It's a lot of car for a relatively small amount of coin.
The redesign of the Soul's skin smoothed out its lines, made it slightly longer and a little wider. It's definitely recognizable as a Soul, but it looks a little more refined – and as a result, doesn't quite have as much character as the original. My wife, who didn't like the style of the original, thinks the 2014 looks better, but only because it seems more "generic", she says.
I still love the overall look, particularly the sleeker wraparound headlights and LED-based, tall tail lights. As I wrote in the 2013 review, the Soul's appearance is nothing if not polarizing.
The 2014 Soul Plus and Exclaim models are powered by a 2.0-liter, 164-horsepower, 4-cylinder engine that sports nearly identical specs to the 2013 version. The base Soul has a 1.6-liter, 132-horsepower, 4-cylinder engine that's slightly less powerful than last year's. The base Soul is the only model available with a standard transmission – the two upper trims have a six-speed automatic. Given how much fun a six-speed standard was in the Fiat 500L I reviewed in September – which is a very similar car to the Soul – that's too bad. I think pairing the more powerful engine with a smooth-shifting manual would be big fun.
The Exclaim I drove had respectable power, but also an odd quirk. When I mashed down on the gas for quick acceleration, there was a brief pause – just a beat – before the engine obeyed. This didn't present any problems with highway on-ramps, but it was annoying when it happened. When I stomp the gas pedal, I expect instant gratification.
The Soul Exclaim came with leather seats and a so-called "panoramic" moon roof that extends nearly the entire length of the car. Its cover rolls into a compartment in the back, like a window shade. (This feature is also available on the Fiat 500L, though not the model I drove.) The seating was firm and comfortable in the front and back, and there was plenty of legroom in the rear. The front seats are both heated and ventilated, the latter would be a big help after getting into a Soul parked under a ferocious Houston summer sun. The cool air on my back felt good as I headed home after an evening at the gym, too.
The ride was indeed much improved over the 2013 model, but it still felt truck-like on rough pavement. The Exclaim I tested had 18-inch wheels – I'm curious to see what the ride is like on lower-end models with smaller tires (16- and 17-inch wheels are available on the lower-end models).
Wind and road noise were minimal, and overall the car felt solid on turns. You're able to change the steering wheel's resistance at three settings – Normal, Sport and Comfort. I stayed with Normal and Sport most of the time, as Comfort came close to feeling mushy.
For 2014, Kia has increased the size of the touchscreen to a whopping eight inches, the largest dash display I've tried so far. That's bigger than an iPad Mini or a Nexus 7 tablet. Having that much visual real estate makes it easy to see at a glance what's going on, whether you want to see what artist is playing on the Sirius XM radio, or need to check your location on the navigation system's map.
The touchscreen is very responsive, and the computer powering it is peppier than in any other car I've tested so far. Often, automotive touchscreens don't respond right away when tapped, and their processors can be maddeningly slow. That was not the case with the new Soul's screen, which was a joy to use.
Kia's calls its in-dash tech Uvo, and the 2014 Soul has a complete reworking of the operating system that powers it. Previously, Uvo used Microsoft software, but now it's Android-based. It still looks like an automobile operating system – you wouldn't recognize it as Android – but there are some subtle differences that show its roots as designed-for-touch software. For example, if you want to reorder the screen of apps that are available, you can drag-and-drop them into position.
As in the previous Soul, the 2014 model's touchscreen controls most of the car's cabin systems – climate, audio sources, Bluetooth, navigation and more. The interface is intuitive and simple. A separate, smaller LED screen sites between the analog speedometer and tachometer, providing trip-meter, MPG data and a second view of turn-by-turn directions.
The 2014 Soul is the first car I've tested that has decent voice recognition. Previous tested cars, including the 2013 Soul, are so bad at processing speech that the feature is pretty much worthless. That's not the case with the 2014 model, which got voice commands right about 75 percent of the time – an excellent ratio. Not only that, but when speaking street names and cities while navigating, it almost always did so correctly.
How good was this text-to-speech feature of the navigation system? I was stunned when, on an overnight drive down to Corpus Christi, the car said the name of Refugio correctly. (It's pronounced "re-FYUR-ee-o".) I was floored. Sadly, I did not have a chance to drive it down Houston's Kuykendahl street.
Unfortunately, you can't use your smartphone's Internet connection to provide data to the Soul's Uvo system. However, it can get some information, such as traffic and weather, via the Sirius XM service – which you'll have to pay for after the free trial period ends. When you do, it's worthwhile – the traffic info, for example, will alert you to problems on your route and will offer to reroute you automatically well in advance. It also can pull in the Pandora music service, again without using your tethered smartphone.
As with the 2013 model, Kia hypes the Soul's sound system and enhanced lighting. The higher-end Soul comes with an optional, beefy Infinity audio system and, of course, the trademark, cheesy lights around the front door speakers that pulse in time to music. To my ears, the sound in the 2013 Soul was better, but I'm not complaining – the 2014's sound is still excellent. One improvement: You no longer have to use a special adapter to connect an iOS device to the included USB port in the Soul.
The model I tested was equipped with the keyless remote and push button start. When you lock the Soul, the side mirrors fold in. When you return to the vehicle and get close enough, the car senses the remote key fob and the side mirrors fold out. I got the feeling the Soul was greeting me when I walked up to it.
As with the previous Soul, there's not much space in the rear hatch until you fold down the back seats, and then you've got a decent amount of storage. The option package in my review unit added multiple power outlets, including one in the right side of the rear hatch. Clearly, this is a vehicle designed for tailgating.
I would have fallen hard for the 2014 Soul but for one big drawback – its gas mileage was disappointing. It's rated 23 in the city and 31 on the highway, but the best I could eke out in town was 19 MPG. On my road trip to Corpus Christi, I maxed out at 29 MPG.
The Exclaim model has an optional feature that, like some hybrid cars, will shut down the engine at stop lights, restarting it when you hit the gas. But the city-MPG rating with this feature included is only 24 MPG, so it likely wouldn't have helped that much.
Were it not for the gas mileage, the 2014 Soul might have topped my wish list. It's an excellent car at a great price, but this kind of gas mileage is a deal killer for me.
Memo to Kia: I'd be very interested in a hybrid Soul, which might help with the mileage issue. Maybe we can talk again in 2015?


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court documents including
of the Court briefs in support of our lawsuit
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links to information and commentary about the HHS Mandate and in
particular, the Priests for Life case against the mandate.
Priests for Life Attorney Robert Muise, Co-Founder and Chief
Counsel of the
American Freedom Law Center stated,
"This case with Priests for Life is the lead case for the
non-profit religious organizations challenging the mandate
similar to how Hobby Lobby is the lead case for the for-profit
companies challenging the HHS mandate."
Hobby Lobby CEO David Green
expressed his solidarity with Priests for Life and
the other religious, non-profit groups.
Fr. Frank,
I know that it is particularly appropriate that Priests for Life has been fighting this mandate, since the very purpose of the organization is to oppose the very activities that the mandate supports, particularly abortion.
Please count me in as someone who stands with Priests for Life and let the media and members of Congress know too!


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What is the price (in US Dollars) of SharePoint 2010 Enterprise Edition, with the 5 user cals?
I can't seem to find this pricing anywhere. Whenever I ask one of the "local" resellers, the response is always that "we need to come in and have a discussion"; it's like a well kept secret.


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The GNOME development community has announced the official release of version 2.22 after six months of development. GNOME is an open-source desktop environment that supplies a complete user interface and an assortment of programs for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. GNOME 2.22 will be featured in Fedora 9 and Ubuntu 8.04, which are both scheduled for release next month.
GNOME 2.22 includes some important new architectural features and a handful of significant new programs. Among the most important enhancements in GNOME 2.22 are the GVFS virtual file system framework, which brings improved network transparency to GNOME desktop applications, and the PolicyKit framework, which provides improved support for secure privilege elevation.
Several new applications have also been added in GNOME 2.22, including Cheese and Vinagre. Cheese is an open-source clone of Apple's Photobooth application which enables user to take pictures with a webcam and transform the images with various filters. Vinagre is a remote desktop client that supports multiple simultaneous connections and can use Avahi to find computers running VNC server software on the local network.
Evolution, GNOME's messaging and calendar application, finally gets support for using remote Google calendars. Users can now access and manipulate Google calendars directly through Evolution's user interface. GNOME's Totem video player also got some nice improvements, including better subtitle handling and support for searching and playing YouTube videos. There are a bunch of other subtle improvements throughout the desktop environment as well, like the new international clock feature, which was added to the GNOME clock panel applet.
Some features that were proposed for inclusion GNOME 2.22, like the Empathy messaging client, were not ready in time for the release and have been deferred until GNOME 2.24. Other features that are currently planned for version 2.24 include the Nautilus column view and a new version of the Ekiga VoIP client.
Compiling GNOME is more trouble than its worth, so users who want to adopt the new version will probably want to wait until it is included in distributions. Users who want to test it now can download the latest alpha release of Ubuntu 8.04 or Fedora 9. Watch for our comprehensive review of GNOME 2.22, which is coming soon. In the meantime, check out the release notes if you want more details.


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A trip to Oita is tantamount to a long soak in the Beppu baths. The mountainous, coastal prefecture of Oita is renowned for having more onsen than any other prefecture in Japan, most of which lie in the city of Beppu on the west coast of Kyushu, recognizable by its pungent sulphuric aroma and the clouds of steam that puff up across the hillside. Away from the Beppu hot springs await mountains, waterfalls, and temples, so don't hesitate to explore Oita a little further.


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Redeem: to get or win back; to free from what distresses or harms; serving to offset or compensate for.
The San Juan Broncos finally got redemption this baseball season by beating a game Parowan Ram team 3-1 on Saturday at the 2010 2A state baseball finals. The win came one year after losing a 10-run lead to an inspired Kanab Cowboy baseball team in the 2009 2A state finals.
After a season of bashball, the Broncos used defense and pitching to go undefeated through the double elimination tournament.
In a season where they averaged over 13 runs a game while racing to a 17-2 record, at the state finals the Broncos rode the strong pitching of aces Nache Nielson and Peyton Black to the team title.
Nielson earned two of the three victories, including the final over Parowan in relief, to run his season record to an imposing 13-1.
Allowing only 17 hits by their opponents, Nielson and Black provided the inspiration while the Bronco bats were quieted. Opposing pitchers only allowed the Bronco batsmen 19 hits in the tournament, but it was just enough to get the victories.
Black was particularly impressive in a 2-1 semifinal redemption win over the Cowboys, allowing only four hits in a complete game performance that saw him rack up 11 strikeouts. Black, you see, was the losing pitcher in last year's game. His record this year was a sparkling 6-1.
In the title game, the Broncos jumped to an early lead when Benny Royer led off and eventually came around to score. The Broncos loaded the bases with no outs, but could score only one run.
Payton Black struck out four in the early innings while shutting out the Rams. Nielson came in for relief and the Ram were able to tie the score 1-1.
In their last at bats, the Broncos moved two runners around the bases to lead 3-1 and then held on for the win and the state championship.
It wasn't just strong pitching, hitting and defense that helped the Broncos; baseruning was also a strength. In an earlier game the Broncos saw a lead over Parowan evaporate when the Rams tied the score late in the game.
With the game on the line, Randy Bowers got on base, and pitch runner Trey Macdonald advanced to third base. Nache Nielson slid hard into second and broke up a potential double-play, thus allowing Macdonald to score and the Broncos to win the game.
In the final game, Bronco catchers threw out three Parowan baserunners, including two throws by Nache Nielson and a third by Taj Eldredge.
Hoping to bring home a softball title as well, the Broncos ran into a motivated and eventual state champion Grand County Red Devil team in the semis, losing in an international tiebreaker in eight innings, 3-2, to put them in the one loss bracket.
Another sizzling team, the Lady Wildcats of South Summit, then ended the Lady Broncos season, sending the Broncos to third place with an 7-5 victory.
Abby Bayles led the way for the Broncos on the mound, allowing seven hits in three opening round Bronco wins, 10-0 over Milford, 13-0 over Parowan, and 3-1 over Enterprise. She also blasted a home run in the win over Parowan.
Three other Lady Broncos also homered in the tournament, Briona Laws, Jolene Kirk, and Brooke Lyman. Named to the all tournament team were Laws, Bayles, Kirk, and Felicia Flavel. Also named was Janessa Bowring from Monticello.
Speaking of Monticello, the Lady Bucks had a fine showing at the tournament as well, losing a heartbreaking 12-11 game against Beaver in the first game, before winning three times in the grueling one loss bracket, 18-3 over Kanab, 5-2 over North Summit (a game where three Lady Bucks, Bryanna Kershaw, Bowring, and Mercedez Slade hit home runs), and 15-13 over the Rams from Parowan.
But, it was those same Lady Wildcats from South Summit who ended the Broncos season that brought the Buckaroos 2010 softball year to a close, 6-0, leaving the Buckaroos tied for fifth place. Mercedez Slade closed out her stellar softball career with a 6-2 season record on the mound.
With their fourth state baseball championship in hand, the 2009-2010 Broncos also completed an amazing double for the third time, winning the state football and baseball team titles in the same school year.
It first happened in 1989-1990, when the Broncos beat the Hurricane Tigers in football before capturing the baseball crown the following spring.
In 2000-2001, the Broncos beat the South Summit Wildcats in the famous Travis Shumway-bowl in football while besting the Beaver Beavers in baseball.
In 2005-2006, the Broncos were second in football to Grand in the memorable blocked punt bowl, but first in baseball, besting the Gunnison Bulldogs.
As for their part, the Lady Broncos also have a strong fall sport, spring sport connection. In 2007-2008, the Lady Broncos beat North Sevier to win the state title in volleyball, and then beat Juab 5-2 to capture their only state softball title.
In 2005-2006, the Lady Broncos were first in volleyball, beating Richfield and second in softball to Manti, while the 2008-2009 season saw the gals from Blanding finish third in volleyball and second in softball, again to Manti.


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In an effort to spread the good practices that TDD (test-driven development) can bring to your development, John Cleary has proposed what he's calling this "12 TDDs of Christmas" for the end of the year. The goal is to get you doing TDD, one piece at a time, and seeing the benefits.
So here is the challenge. Starting Wednesday 26th Dec and for the following 12 days I'm going to do just one kata per day. I'm calling it the 12 TDDs of Christmas and it would be pretty cool if a few other people out there took up the challenge with me 0 fancy it?
The 12 days started on December 26th, so there's a little catch up work to do, but you're not too far behind. The "katas" are short problems to solve that only require a bit of code to get working. The idea, though, is that you practice with the test-first methods and use these examples as the assertions.


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Event List
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- When:
- 28.05.2014 - 01.06.2014
- Where:
- Ardfern - Near Lochgilphead
- Category:
- Sesshin
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- Venue:
- Ardfern
- City:
- Near Lochgilphead
Ardfern (Gaelic: Aird Fheàrna) is a village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It lies on the south coast of the Craignish peninsula, facing Loch Craignish. It has a small, close community, and features a church, fire station, school, craft center with tea room, village shop, public house (The Galley of Lorne), and yacht center. It lies between the towns of Oban to the North and Lochgilphead to the South. On the east side of the Craignish Peninsula is Nether Lorne, Argyll. OS Sheet 55 804043 56 10.8N 05 32.3W
Population is approxamtly 400 year round residents, many more during the holiday season.
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Cowboss necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 2 diseños de 1 diseñadores freelance.
New beer label requires Classic logo for their "Natural Spring Water" Premium line of products, brewed without genetically modified organisms.
Wallace Springs Brewing Company
Something which could be used on a business card and be cast into something like a belt buckle or stamped onto a bottle, bottle cap or the like. The version used for cards, letterhead or web page could have some colour but it should also work without the colour. It would be nice if it would enlarge to a size which would work for a sign. I envision something really simple indicating water ( coming from underground - does not have to be shown ) running somewhat downhill in a brook with rocks in the brook (grass or bush floor, with maybe some taller plants on the sides) and some trees or tree overhanging the brook. I would like to see the pic. in an oval or round format such that the name can wrap around it.
Should work for Wallace Springs Brewing Company or Wallace Springs Brewing.
A design I am particularly fond of is at
- Item 1...Pretty much wide open for your interpretation.
Item 2...Any colours should be realistic
Item 3...Simple design but realistic without extreme detail.
Item 1...Do not want it to look cartoonish.
Item 2...Do not want the wood burnt look.
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Laboratory Animals: Consensus Reports
The division produces 60-70 reports per year. These reports are unique, authoritative expert evaluations. Each report is produced by a committee of experts selected by the Academy to address a particular statement of task and is subject to a rigorous, independent peer review. The experts who volunteer their time participating on study committees are vetted to make sure that the committee has the range of expertise needed to address the task, that they have a balance of perspectives, and to identify and eliminate members with conflicts of interest. All reports undergo a rigorous, independent peer review to assure that the statement of task has been addressed, that conclusions are adequately supported, and that all important issues raised by the reviewers are addressed. Thus, while the reports represent views of the committee, they also are endorsed by the Academy.
Animal Models for Assessing Countermeasures to Bioterrorism Agents (2011)
Transformational Medical Technologies, a component of the Department of Defense, funds the development of medical countermeasures to protect warfighters against potential biothreats such as emerging infectious agents and toxins and future genetically engineered biological weapons. Because these pathogens are potentially lethal or cause debilitating diseases in humans, it is ethically impermissible to test the effectiveness of medica... More >>
Guidance for the Description of Animal Research in Scientific Publications (2011)
The publication of research articles involving animal studies, central to many disciplines in science and biomedicine, should include adequate and specific information to enable other researchers to interpret, evaluate, and reproduce a reported study. Considerable variation in the amount of information required by scientific publications and reported by authors undermines this basic scientific need; insufficient information does not facilitat... More >>
Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (2010)
This seventh update to the National Research Council's Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals integrates recently published data, scientific principles, and expert opinion to recommend practices for the humane care and use of animals in research, testing, and teaching. The Guide is an internationally accepted primary reference on animal care for the scientific community. Previous editions have served as the basis for accreditation o... More >>Report in Brief
Recognition and Alleviation of Pain in Laboratory Animals (2009)
Minimizing and alleviating pain in laboratory animals without compromising the methodological integrity of a research project is important both ethically and legally. Fortunately, recent scientific progress has expanded the understanding of pain and increased the ability to prevent and alleviate it in laboratory animals. This report, developed by a committee convened by the National Research Council at the request of the New Jersey Associatio... More >>Report in Brief
Recognition and Alleviation of Distress in Laboratory Animals (2008)
Many scientific advancements in biomedical research would not be possible without the use of laboratory animals. Proper care of animals used in research has been an ongoing priority for the scientific community, and there are many laws and regulations that govern the use of animals in research. It has become more widely recognized that animals may experience distress in a laboratory setting, and that this distress may interfere with the animal'... More >>Report in Brief


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How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Hydromorphone belongs to the family of medications known as opioid analgesics (narcotic pain relievers). It is used to treat moderate to severe pain, including pain after surgery. High concentration injectable forms of this medication are only used to treat severe pain for people who need higher than usual doses of hydromorphone.
Hydromorphone works on the brain to increase the ability to tolerate pain. Hydromorphone begins to work within 30 minutes for oral (by mouth) forms, or within 5 minutes for injectable forms.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
How should I use this medication?
The usual adult dose of hydromorphone taken by mouth is 2 mg to 4 mg every 4 to 6 hours as required. The oral liquid may be diluted in fruit juice or other beverage if desired. Rectal suppositories are often used at night, with the usual dose of 1 suppository every 6 to 8 hours.
The usual adult dose of hydromorphone when given by injection is 2 mg given under the skin or into a muscle every 4 to 6 hours if necessary. When given by injection in the hospital, your doctor may inject the medication slowly into a vein.
For high-concentration hydromorphone injection, the dose will depend on the dose of other opioid medications that you are currently using. Your doctor will determine the dose that is appropriate for you.
It is important to use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take or use it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take or use a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Store this medication at room temperature and keep it out of the reach of children. Protect the ampulees and vials from light.
This medication is available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms listed here. The forms available for the specific brand you have searched are listed under "What form(s) does this medication come in?"
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
Each mL of sterile solution contains hydromorphone HCl 2 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: citric acid and sodium citrate. Preservative-free.
Oral Liquid
Each mL of clear, unflavoured, syrupy liquid contains hydromorphone HCl 1 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: glycerin, methylparaben, propylparaben, and sucrose. Sucrose: 0.5 g/mL.
Each tablet contains hydromorphone HCl 1 mg (green), 2 mg (orange), 4 mg (yellow), or 8 mg (white, scored). Nonmedicinal ingredients: lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, D&C Yellow No. 10 Lake and FD&C Blue No. 1 Lake (for 1 mg), D&C Red No. 30 Lake, and D&C Yellow No. 10 Lake (for 2 mg), D&C Yellow No. 10 Lake (for 4 mg). Tartrazine-free.
Each mL of sterile solution contains hydromorphone HCl 10 mg, citric acid 2 mg, and sodium citrate 2 mg, in water for injection. No added preservatives.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Hydromorphone should not be taken or used by anyone who:
- is allergic to hydromorphone, other opioid (narcotic) pain medications (e.g., morphine, codeine, oxycodone), or to any of the ingredients of the medication
- has acute asthma or other obstructive airway disease
- has acute respiratory depression (slowed breathing)
- has increased intracranial pressure (increased pressure inside the head)
- has pulmonary edema (fluid buildup in the lungs)
- has severe central nervous system (CNS) depression (e.g., slowed nervous system)
What side effects are possible with this medication?
Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor.
The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking this medication. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.
- constipation
- dizziness, lightheadedness, or feeling faint
- drowsiness
- dry mouth
- headache
- loss of appetite
- nausea or vomiting
- nervousness or restlessness
- nightmares or unusual dreams
- trouble sleeping
- weakness
Although most of the side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not check with your doctor or seek medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
- blurred or double-vision or other changes in vision
- decrease in amount of urine
- depression or other mood or mental changes
- difficult or painful urination
- fast, slow, or pounding heartbeat
- frequent urge to urinate
- increased sweating
- irregular breathing
- itching
- shortness of breath, wheezing, or troubled breathing
- skin rash
- stomach cramps or pain
- swelling of face
- trembling or uncontrolled muscle movements
- unusual excitement or restlessness
Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:
- cold, clammy skin
- confusion
- fainting
- hallucinations (seeing, hearing or feeling things that are not there)
- "pinpoint" pupils of eyes
- seizures
- severe drowsiness
- signs of a severe allergic reaction (hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, throat, or tongue)
- slow heartbeat
- slow or troubled breathing
Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication.
Are there any other precautions or warnings for this medication?
Before you begin taking a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should take this medication.
Dependence: As with other opioid medications (narcotics), this medication may become habit-forming if taken for long periods of time. Misuse of hydromorphone usually is not a problem when it is used appropriately for pain relief. Withdrawal symptoms (e.g., body aches, diarrhea, nausea, nervousness, restlessness, runny nose, sneezing, goose bumps, shaking, shivering, nausea, stomach cramps, fast heart rate, fever, sweating) may occur if hydromorphone is stopped suddenly. People who are taking this medication for a long time and no longer require it for pain control should stop the medication gradually, as directed by their doctor.
Difficulty breathing: Hydromorphone can cause serious breathing problems. If you experience slowed breathing or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention. People with lung problems, head injury, and those who are taking other medications that can slow breathing are more at risk for experiencing this. Make sure you follow the instructions on how to properly use this medication. If you have any questions, contact your doctor or pharmacist. People with chronic lung conditions (e.g., bronchitis, emphysema, asthma) should discuss with their doctor how this medication may affect their medical condition, how their medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Drowsiness/reduced alertness: Hydromorphone may reduce the mental or physical abilities required for the performance of potentially hazardous tasks such as driving a car or operating machinery. Do not drive or operate dangerous machinery while using this medication unless you have determined that the medication does not affect your ability to do so.
Kidney function: People with reduced kidney function should discuss with their doctor how this medication may affect their medical condition, how their medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Liver function: People with reduced liver function should discuss with their doctor how this medication may affect their medical condition, how their medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Low blood pressure: Hydromorphone can cause low blood pressure, which may be severe. If you experience severe dizziness, especially when standing from a lying or sitting position, contact your doctor.
Medical conditions: People with abnormal heart rhythms, reduced adrenal function (e.g., Addison's disease), low thyroid, inflammation of the pancreas, enlarged prostate, gallbladder disease, alcoholism, or urethral strictures should discuss with their doctor how this medication may affect their medical condition, how their medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Stopping the medication: Do not suddenly stop using his medication since withdrawal symptoms may occur. These symptoms include body aches, diarrhea, nausea, nervousness, restlessness, runny nose, sneezing, goose bumps, shaking, shivering, nausea, stomach cramps, fast heart rate, fever, and sweating. Your doctor will advise you on how to safely stop taking this medication if you no longer require it for pain control.
Tolerance: Hydromorphone may lead to tolerance when used for long periods of time. Tolerance means that your body gets used to the medication so that more medication may be needed to produce the same pain relief. Your doctor will recommend the dose of hydromorphone that is most appropriate for you. Do not change your dose or the way you are using this medication on your own. Speak to your doctor if you have any questions.
Pregnancy: This medication should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking this medication, contact your doctor immediately. Infants born to mothers who have been taking hydromorphone for long periods of time or who are physically dependent on hydromorphone will also be physically dependent on the medication and may experience breathing difficulties as well as withdrawal symptoms.
Breast-feeding: Hydromorphone passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are using hydromorphone, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding
Children: The safety and effectiveness of using hydromorphone have not been established for children.
Seniors: Seniors may be more sensitive to the effects of hydromorphone.
What other drugs could interact with this medication?
There may be an interaction between hydromorphone and any of the following:
If you are taking any medications that have a sedating effect, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:
- stop taking one of the medications,
- change one of the medications to another,
- change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
- leave everything as is.
An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.
Medications other than those listed above may interact with this medication. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications that you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.
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"Chaos reigns with this president," according to Hawaii Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono. In an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper Monday afternoon, Hirono said she has "a lot of questions" about the president's claim that U.S. troops will be leaving Syria "like, very soon."
SEN. MAZIE HIRONO (D), HAWAII: Aloha.
TAPPER: What do you think, should President Trump pull U.S. troops out of Syria?
HIRONO: This is yet another example of the president's incoherence and it's clear that he thrives in chaos. We haven't heard from General Dunford. We haven't heard from General Mattis yet. This is -- this is really on a par with the kind of incoherence that the president exemplifies on a daily basis, and I think in this instance, he's again reacting to what's happening with the Mueller investigation that threatens to close in on him and his associates every day.
TAPPER: Well, what do you think should be done? Should the U.S. pull out of Syria? Or do you think that the U.S. troops need to stay there at least until the Pentagon feels ISIS has been defeated?
HIRONO: I have a lot of questions about Syria in terms of, what does winning against ISIS mean? What are we going to leave Syria to if we exit?
And, yes, I agree with your prior commentator that Russia and Iran benefit from the situation. How does that help our country, et cetera? So there are a lot of unanswered questions about what pulling out of Syria soon means.
And that's probably why we haven't heard from people like General Mattis, our secretary of defense.
TAPPER: You're on the Senate Armed Services Committee. What kind of briefings has the White House and the administration given you on President Trump's plans on Syria?
HIRONO: He hasn't given us any briefings or anything that comes from any thought process that he's engaged in. And this is a surprise utterance from him yet again.
And so what we have heard were things like General Mattis back in November saying that we need to provide a diplomatic route to stability in that part of the world, in Syria. Same thing echoed by Secretary Tillerson, who is out.
And so here comes to president, as you noted, that at a time when the Department of Defense is prepared to send dozens more of our military people to Syria, that he comes out with this. And it has taken everyone by surprise. Again, chaos reigns with this president.
TAPPER: I just remember a lot of Republicans being very critical of President Obama when he announced a date certain to start withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan.
HIRONO: Yes.
TAPPER: And the argument was, well, all the enemy has to do is just wait out President Obama, and then they can start taking over again.
HIRONO: Yes.
TAPPER: Obviously, ultimately, President Obama left troops in Afghanistan, around 9,000 or 10,000.
Do you have those same concerns about this announcement by President Trump?
HIRONO: I know that this announcement was yet again shoot from the hip.
And in the Middle East, that's very dangerous to shoot from the hip, going in, coming out. We need to be very clear about what our goals are. And we haven't gotten that from this administration, nor this president.
So, what does winning look like? What does leaving Syria look like? The entire Middle East is very complicated. And we should understood what is going to happen, what the consequences may be before we shoot from the hip.
And unlike the president, the rest of us do not shoot from the hip. That would be totally irresponsible, and it would not support our national security interests at all, in my view.


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That's why you need AirBop. You can add push messaging to your app in hours instead of weeks (or months). Focus on what makes your app awesome and leave the push messaging details to us. You'll be glad you did!
Don't reinvent the wheel. When your development team needs to add GCM push notifications to your Android app, AirBop is the way to go. We are the missing "Application Server" for integrating Google Cloud Messaging (GCM).
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To send GCM push notifications, you need a server platform that can keep track of millions of users and devices. You need it to perform at the highest level possible, and scale along with your app. Implementing a service like this is difficult; getting it right is even harder. Making it able to handle thousands of users per second, securely and robustly, is a feat.
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Joe and Susie were a young married couple of equal age. They weren't always smart with money, but they worked hard and built up a nest egg of $300,000.
Later in life, when Joe was 67 years old, he developed Alzheimer's disease. At first, it wasn't too bad. Susie used some of their nest egg to hire a homecare specialist to help with Joe a few hours every day. But as his condition worsened, Joe had to go into a nursing home.
Sadly, after five years in the home, Joe passed away from old age. Susie, now 72, is healthy as can be for a lady her age but works full time because her husband's stay in the nursing home devoured most of their nest egg.
What you've just read is sad, but it happens to thousands of people every year. However, you can keep it from happening to you.
No one likes thinking about it, but as people age or become ill, they might need help doing daily tasks like getting dressed, bathing, and more. Long-term care (LTC) provides people with those services. Unfortunately, long-term care is really expensive. Most health and disability insurance won't cover it but long-term care insurance will.
According to the American Association of Home and Services for the Aging, 69% of people will need some form of LTC after age 65. I'm a huge fan of this insurance. If you become ill, it ensures that your spouse will have enough money to eat and your kids won't be burdened with huge payments. Not having LTC insurance can be a $300,000 to $400,000 mistake.
Now you may be thinking, But Dave, won't the government pay for my long-term care? They will if you qualify for Medicaid, the government program designed for people who truly don't have any money.
A lot of times people try to cheat the system and move all the assets out of their parent's name and get the government to pay for LTC. Doing that is called fraud—a federal crime and the government will prosecute you! Also keep in mind that the government is already having trouble paying for those on Medicaid. Do you really want to count on the government to pay for your LTC? I say no way!
Only buy LTC insurance when you turn 60. When you turn 60, the probability of having to stay in a nursing home increases dramatically. On your 60th birthday, buy it immediately!
However, if you have parents who can't afford LTC insurance and you can afford the payments, then you can buy it for them.
New study adds to recent research that examines the merit of snowballing debts and how small victories provide encouragement to pay others.From Seattletimes.com
Buying a used car can be both a scary and expensive experience. Here are seven ways to be better prepared when shopping for a used car.From Huffingtonpost.com
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Purchasing's Mission: The Purchasing Department's mission is to provide direct support to the educational mission of the University by assisting departments in obtaining products and services of a high quality, at the lowest cost, and in the time needed. Purchasing administers relative contracts and leases; manages assets from acquisition through disposal and achieves the mission by processing orders, generating agreements and leases along with tracking equipment in an efficient manner and within the constraints of state purchasing requirements, UCA's Purchasing policies, and the highest ethical standards. Meeting the needs of the University community is the focus of the department's efforts.


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(Phoenix, Ariz. -- September 21, 2010) Attorney General Terry Goddard, in cooperation with the Peoria Police Department, today announced an 84-count indictment charging 14 individuals who were fraudulently filling stolen drug prescriptions.
Two of the ring's leaders are Tyler Jensen Deane, 24, of Peoria and Leanne Dureivage, 31, of Gilbert.
They were charged after an investigation by the Peoria Police Department and Attorney General's Office found that Dureivage had stolen blank prescription pads from the health care provider she worked for and sold them to Deane. Deane recruited 12 others to participate in filling the prescriptions for oxycodone, which he then sold. Dureivage, who ordered the prescriptions, would also answer the phone if the pharmacy called to verify the false prescriptions. The group was responsible for obtaining at least 5,000 pills with a street value between $79,000 and $159,000.
Deane and Dureivage were charged with participating in a criminal syndicate, fraudulent schemes and artifices, money laundering, forgery and drug charges. The others indicted, who are not named because they have not been served, face forgery and drug charges. If convicted on all charges, Deane and Dureivage could be sentenced to more than 20 years in prison.
"These offenses amounted to a serious abuse of prescription drugs, which is often overlooked problem in Arizona," Goddard said. "Together with the help of the City of Peoria, the Attorney General's Office has, with this indictment, shown its commitment to stopping the illegal flow of these drugs."
"Good law enforcement agencies find partnering with other law enforcement the best way to conduct investigations," said Chief Larry Ratcliff of the Peoria Police Department."Our department finds it a great pleasure to partner with the Attorney General's Office and will continue to do so. By coordinating with the AG's Office, we were able to bring together the investigative skills to handle a complex case and shut down a prescription drug forgery ring whose operation had obtained a large amount of very dangerous and highly addictive drugs."
The case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorney Generals James Parker and Steve Duplissis and was investigated by the Peoria Police Department.
A copy of the indictment and photos of the two named defendants are attached. For more information, contact Press Secretary Molly Edwards at (602) 542-8019.


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[Physics FAQ] - [Copyright]
Updated November 1998 by Stephanie Gragert.
Updated January 1998 by PEG.
Original by Philip Gibbs September 1996.
It is well known that the first derivative of position (symbol x) with respect to time is velocity (symbol v) and the second is acceleration (symbol a). It is a little less well known that the third derivative, i.e. the rate of increase of acceleration, is technically known as jerk (symbol j). Jerk is a vector but may also be used loosely as a scalar quantity because there is not a separate term for the magnitude of jerk analogous to speed for magnitude of velocity.
In the UK jolt has sometimes been used instead of jerk and may be equally acceptable.
Many other terms have appeared in individual cases for the third derivative, including pulse, impulse, bounce, surge, shock and super acceleration. These are generally less appropriate than jerk and jolt, either because they are used in engineering to mean other things or because the common English use of the word does not fit the meaning so well. For example impulse is more commonly used in physics to mean a increase of momentum imparted by a force of limited duration [Belanger 1847] and surge is used by electricians to mean something like rate of increase of current or voltage. The terms jerk and jolt are therefore preferred for rate of increase of acceleration. Jerk appears to be the more common of the two. It is also recognised in international standards:
In ISO 2041 (1990), Vibration and shock - Vocabulary, page 2:
"1.5 jerk: A vector that specifies the time-derivative of acceleration."
Note that the symbol j for jerk is not in the standard and is probably only one of many symbols used.
As its name suggests, jerk is important when evaluating the destructive effect of motion on a mechanism or the discomfort caused to passengers in a vehicle. The movement of delicate instruments needs to be kept within specified limits of jerk as well as acceleration to avoid damage. When designing a train the engineers will typically be required to keep the jerk less than 2 metres per second cubed for passenger comfort. In the aerospace industry they even have such a thing as a jerkmeter; an instrument for measuring jerk.
In the case of the Hubble space telescope, the engineers are said to have even gone as far as specifying limits on the magnitude of the fourth derivative. There is no universally accepted name for the fourth derivative, i.e. the rate of increase of jerk.  The term jounce has been used but it has the drawback of using the same initial letter as jerk so it is not clear which symbol to use. Another less serious suggestion is snap (symbol s), crackle (symbol c) and pop (symbol p) for the 4th, 5th and 6th derivatives respectively. Higher derivatives do not yet have names because they do not come up very often.
Since force (F = ma) is rate of increase of momentum (p, symbol clashes with pop) it seems necessary to find terms for higher derivatives of force too. So far yank (symbol Y) has been suggested for rate of increase of force, tug (symbol T) for rate of increase of yank, snatch (symbol S) for rate of increase of tug and shake (symbol Sh) for rate of increase of snatch. Needless to say, none of these are in any kind of standards, yet. We just made them up on usenet.
Now class, repeat after me. . .
Momentum equals mass times velocity!
Force equals mass times acceleration!
Yank equals mass times jerk!
Tug equals mass times snap!
Shake equals mass times pop!!


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Tai chi may be a safe alternative to conventional exercise for maintaining bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women. Bone mineral density is one of the key indicators of bone strength. Low BMD is associated with osteoporosis, a bone disease characterized by reduced bone strength that can lead to fractures, which are a significant cause of disability in older people.
Exercise is an important component of osteoporosis prevention and treatment. Tai chi is a mind-body practice that originated in China as a martial art. It consists of slow and gentle body moves, while breathing deeply and meditating (tai chi is sometimes called "moving meditation").
Peter Wayne, Ph.D., and colleagues conducted a systematic review of research looking at the effect of tai chi on BMD. They found that tai chi may be an effective, safe, and practical intervention for maintaining BMD in postmenopausal women. They note that the evidence is preliminary because the research they reviewed was of limited scope and quality, but enough evidence of effectiveness exists to warrant further research.
The authors further note that the benefits of tai chi appeared similar to those of conventional exercise. However, tai chi may also improve balance, reduce fall frequency, and increase musculoskeletal strength.
Peter M. Wayne, Douglas P. Kiel, and David E. Krebs, et al.. The Effects of Tai Chi on Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review.. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation..2007
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