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Link building techniques involve complex tasks. But there are lots of SEO firms that can perform such tedious tasks for your convenience.
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Link popularity is one of the largest factors in determining rank. Link popularity = measure of quantity and quality of links. All the major search engines use link popularity in some format. It's considered an off-page factor because the value is determined by another page. If the link sits on your page, it's content.
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The College of Charleston has received a $1.4 million award from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
The award is part of a national $50 million initiative that will enable schools to work together to create more engaging science classes, bring real-world research experiences to students, and increase the diversity of students who study science.
This is the second grant the College has received from the HHMI competition, which is held every four years. The College of Charleston grant is one of 43 awards selected from among 182 proposals that were ranked by a panel of leading scientists.
The College's award was presented to Pamela Riggs-Gelasco, Program Director and Chair of the College of Charleston Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Beth Meyer-Bernstein in Biology and Mark Hurd in Psychology were also part of the proposal team and helped lead efforts in the 2008 award from HHMI.
"This new award will allow us to expand novel efforts to teach science that have already proved successful, as well engage more students in meaningful research experiences," said Mike Auerbach, Dean of the School of Sciences and Mathematics. "It is also exciting to see the establishment of a new public lecture series that will help make scientific advances accessible to the local community."
The College's 2012 program centers on the use of High Impact Learning Experiences (HILE) to enhance undergraduate science education, with mentored undergraduate research being a central component. In addition, new senior capstone courses in emerging interdisciplinary areas and new laboratory experiences in freshmen and biology labs will be developed. Opportunities for service learning in key courses and the new public lecture series are also planned.
"What happens during the undergraduate years is vital to the development of the student, whether she will be a scientist, a science educator, or a member of society who is scientifically curious and literate. HHMI is investing in these schools because they have shown they are superb incubators of new ideas and models that might be replicated by other institutions to improve how science is taught in college," said Sean B. Carroll, vice president of science education at HHMI. "We know that these schools have engaged faculty. They care deeply about teaching and how effectively their students are learning about science."
"Collaboration is a vital activity that drives science forward," said HHMI President Robert Tjian. "We believe that collaboration among institutions can have a similar catalytic effect on science education, and we look forward to seeing these schools work together to develop new science and teaching programs that inspire their students."
To read the press release from HHMI, click here.


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Im posting some delayed telecast today. Tidak ada siaran langsung for the past few days since everybody in the family was away with flu 😀 My girls, Sarah and Syaza had it first, then Razin. Last-last kena lah pulak kat saya.. Ish. But today, Alhamdulillah semua dah okay. The girls are back to school and I am back, feeling much better to work.
As I was saying earlier, the delayed telecast is this. On Saturday last, 18 April 2009, our Layla Sukayna (anak buah Hani ler nih, anaknya si Anjang) had her cukur jambul. Meriah sungguh the kenduri that morning with the Marhaban and all.
It has been quite awhile since we attended any majlis cukur jambul. Sarah was overjoyed with all the hiasan that they did to the buai and snapped some photos. Lets share them.
Later in the evening on the same very day, daddy took the whole batalion and myself to the Pesta Buku in PWTC. Huge crowd. My juniors were super thrilled and astonished looking at the tons of books there. Hmmm.. dan sememangnya 'berpesta' sungguh la budak-budak itu semua membeli dan membelah all sorts of books there. Sori eh dad.. 😀
The best part was, we took the LRT to PWTC. Dan, seperti orang jakun budak-budak itu bila naik LRT. Razin went and embarrased me right in the middle of the crowd in the LRT, when he screamed, "Ibu look! ada bas lagi satu kat sebelah"…
My poor boy! 😀 (LRT di sangkanya bas)…. hahahha.


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After just two weeks in office, it's clear that Trump and his administration are the rank amateur fascists we feared they were, with no understanding of the U.S. Constitution or the principle of divided government with checks and balances.
Trump is just an empty suit, after all, with his power being manipulated by shadowy behind the scenes malevolent and seditious bad actors. Nothing new here for a Republican administration. We saw similar situations with Reagan and George W. Bush. They were both bumbling incompetents controlled by cadres of evil self-serving war mongers.
It's hard to imagine Trump lasting for his entire term, but in any case, it's a dark time for America.


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I came across this cool site the other day. I'll be the first to admit, I am a total geek over packaging. Unique and cool packaging gets me every time! So when I saw the goodies on this site I went a little gaga. (not lady gaga-ish or anything...I'd never ever ever ever wear a dress made of meat!) This sunny weather we've been having lately just screams PICNIC and so does this first photo! How fun with this little box lunch be to share with a friend? Check out GARNISH, you won't be sorry! The site not only sells cool packaging but has awesome ideas how to use it! BTW, this is NOT a sponsered post, I just think it's a cool site and love how most everything is so GREEN!
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Monday was a super busy day. Chris and I both had lots of errands and stuff around the house to do. I had to tutor at 6:30 and didn't even think about dinner until about 4:45 when I realized that Bitsy was going to want dinner at 5:30 and I had no plan!
For a few minutes I did the classic kitchen shuffle. Freezer..fridge…pantry…repeat. Waiting for inspiration to strike. We had been working hard all day, and it was a crisp early fall day. I wanted something hearty and delicious. But, I needed something that was relatively quick and didn't make too much of a mess as I was going out shortly after dinner.
I remembered this amazing Ina Garten recipe I made when Chris and I were dating. It was so good but, as with many of Ina's recipes, time consuming. It seemed to take HOURS the last time I made it and that just was not going to happen.
I threw together a bunch of stuff we had on hand and made a pretty darn good replica of Ina's recipe in time for Bitsy's dinner time at 5:30. I made it up as I went, so this is not super detailed but here is an approximation.
I did all of this in a deep skillet with a lid, starting on the stove and finishing off in the oven.
First off, preheat your oven to 375*.
Over medium heat, saute a chopped onion in olive oil and a little butter. While the onions are cooking, partially cook 1-2 potatoes in the microwave (the dish won't cook long enough to cook them through if you put them in completely raw).
Add thin sliced carrots to the onions and cover so they soften.
We had a leftover roasted chicken on hand. I cut up everything that was left on it and added it to the skillet. We also had a ton of leftover veggies that I added. I did green beans, butternut squash and a little bit of corn. Peas would work well too, really whatever you have on hand. When the potatoes finished I rough chopped them into bite sized pieces and added them to the skillet.
Once all of the veggies were in the skillet, I added salt and pepper, skim milk, and some cornstarch to make a sort of gravy-sauce for everything. We didn't have any gluten free gravy in the house, but if you do or if you don't have to eat GF it would be even quicker to just add a little chicken gravy to the skillet.
I just let the whole thing simmer for a couple of minutes while I mixed up dumplings (or maybe they were biscuits?, I don't know). Again, I didn't measure here. But it was about 1.5c of GF flour (or regular if you're not GF), 1 tsp baking powder, 2 tsps baking soda, an egg, 2 tbsps COLD butter and a sprinkle of salt and pepper in the KitchenAid until combined. I slowly added cold milk until it was the right consistency to form into balls. I made it into 5 balls that I smooshed a little bit and added to the skillet.
I put the whole skillet, uncovered, in the oven until the dumpling/biscuits were golden brown. About 10-15 minutes. Then I served it straight from the same skillet.
It was a HUGE hit! I was very pleasantly surprised. It was more than enough for the 3 of us plus lunches for Chris at work the next couple days. This may become a staple in our house!


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Hope in The Midst of Loss
By Beth Weikel
Publisher: Wesleyan Publishing
Published: October 31, 2015
Amazon Synopsis:
Sorrows visit all of us in many forms: job layoffs, doctor reports, divorces, foreclosures, prison sentences, natural disasters, or deaths of loved ones. Whatever the circumstance, it is in these places that our souls long for a light that will pierce the looming hopelessness. Author Beth Weikel compassionately leads her readers along the pathway of loss--one that she herself has traveled many times--and into the hope that passes all understanding. Through engaging stories from her own and others' experiences, she shines the light of God's Word upon a well-worn path of suffering. Her poignant and moving devotionals allow readers to press through their darkest journeys, sometimes asking themselves and God the hard questions, and finding the answers that only his Spirit can reveal.
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About the Author:
Beth has been the mother of two talented and godly sons, and is the grandmother of a curious and outgoing seven-year-old, Ian's son, who was nearly eight months old when a roadside IED killed his daddy during his second tour in Iraq, while doing his command with Ghost Troop.
Beth been a pastor's wife, published writer of articles and features and editor of a Christian newsmagazine, a secondary English teacher in public school for over twenty years, a volunteer in ministry efforts and civic affairs that support healthy community. Since her retirement from full-time employment, she has rediscovered time to enjoy her continuing interest in art, photography, music, gardening and design. Dave and Beth each facilitate small group discipleship studies, travel to teach workshops, and provide resources and training online (www.lifefromloss.com. and www.byhisdesignonline.com).
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Plenty of branded equipment is available on the market. You can choose a stepmaster 4600cl, a state of the art climbing machine that simulates the stair climbing experience, or a Cybex 600A Arc trainer, a sturdy machine that makes for low impact works outs. Depending upon you personal space and needs, you can find the ideal home gym equipment of choice.
First of all, while using this machine you will feel your whole body working out, sweating, burning calories. Great! That is called a Cardio workout. What that means is that, as if you were using a recumbent bike, you'll be exercising your whole body on a same action. This is the kind of workout you get when you do aerobics, or when you jump, or run.
For example, the Fold-Away Cardio Stepper offers a full aerobic workout and a full range of functions to increase your strength and endurance. When you finished just fold it up. Easily stores under a bed, in a corner, or a closet.
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This was a delicious bake, use homemade or store bought bechamel sauce.
Broccoli and Smoked Mackerel Gratin (from The Guardian)
(Serves 4)
200g broccoli
375g smoked mackerel
2 large tomatoes, quartered
500ml bechamel sauce
4 handfuls fresh breadcrumbs
4 tbsp grated parmesan
Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Add the broccoli and leave to cook for 3-4 mins until bright and still a little crisp. Drain and cool under cold running water, then set aside. Set the oven at 180C.
Remove the skin from the smoked mackerel and break the flesh into large pieces, removing any bones as you go. Put the smoked mackerel, drained broccoli and tomatoes into a shallow ovenproof dish or baking tin.
Pour over the béchamel sauce, scatter with the breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Bake in the oven for 45 mins or so, until crisp and bubbling.


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Mathematics Department Speaker - Dr Hannah Fry
Friday, 06 May 2016
Lunchtime Talk: Friday 6th May 2016
Time: 12.50-1.30 in the Lecture Theatre
Speaker: Dr Hannah Fry, Mathematician and Presenter
Open to: A level Maths Students, Year 11 Maths Sets 1,2,3, Year 10 Sets 1, 2A and Year 9 Set 1
Presdales Maths department is very excited to invite students to join us to hear a former Presdales pupil, Dr Hannah Fry give a lunchtime talk. Several Maths teachers remember her from her student days at Presdales and Miss Clarke got back in contact after seeing her recently on TED Talks, the BBC and Radio 4. She is only too pleased to be invited to talk in her former school - and we're sure that she will be a highly interesting and entertaining speaker. There will be an additional Q&A for Year 12/13 students until 2pm.
You are welcome to attend and may bring a packed lunch into the lecture theatre.
Mrs Rugg-Gunn
Head of Maths
For more information please see:
TED Talks:
Hannah Fry: The mathematics of love
Hannah Fry: Is Life really that complex?
BBC Radio 4:
The Curious Cases of Rutherford and Fry (5 episodes available on iPlayer)
BBC2 Horizon: How to Find Love Online, broadcast Monday 25th April 2016 9pm
Calculating Ada: The Countess of Computing, broadcast September 2015
Dr Hannah Fry is a lecturer in the Mathematics of Cities at the Centre for Advances Spatial Analysis at UCL. She works alongside a unique mix of physicists, mathematicians, computer scientists, architects and geographers to study the patterns in human behaviour - particularly in an urban setting. Her research applies to a wide range of social problems and questions, from shopping and transport to urban crime, riots and terrorism.


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The archers were for the most part without armor, in their pourpoints, with their hose rolled down, with hatchets and axes hanging from their belts, or long swords. Some were completely barefoot, and some wore hunettes (huvettes in Waurin) or cappelines of boiled leather, and some of osier reinforced with iron (sur lesquelz avoit une croisure de fer: covered with pitch or leather in Waurin )Jean Le Fèvre and Jean Waurin were both present at that battle, and both wrote chronicles that described what happened at Agincourt. Their accounts were not independent: they essentially compared notes after the battle and their two versions of what happened were very similar. I have translated Le Fèvre above, with significant variations in Waurin noted.
Hunettes/huvettes and cappelins were head defenses. Huvettes could be made of boiled leather, but also iron, scales and plates, and were sometimes described as small and round. Cappelins seem to have been a sort of helmet favored by infantry and light cavalry. Le Fèvre and Waurin seem to be describing some of the English archers wearing small helmets with lower, less pointed crowns than the bascinet of the contemporary man at arms.
Le Fèvre de Saint-Remy, Jean, and François Morand. 1876. Chronique de Jean Le Fèvre, seigneur de Saint-Rémy, transcrite d'un manuscrit appartenant à la bibliothèque de Boulogne-sur-Mer. Paris: Loones.


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|The island of Fatu Hiva is spectacularly beautiful with jungle greenery beginning at the water's edge, and narrow ravines, deep gorges and luxuriant valleys close to sheer cliffs that plunge straight down into the splashing surf. The Bay of Virgins, with its rock curtains Catholic missionaries said were formed as veiled virgins, encloses Hanavava Bay. White patches of goats and sheep look down from green mansions above the quiet harbor. Large, tasty shrimp live in the rivers and rock lobsters are plentiful. Dried bananas are a specialty of Fatu Hiva, as is Umu Hei Monoi -- a delightful blend of flowers and herbs. Sculptors carve miro, tou and sandalwood, plus coconuts and basaltic stones. Artisans still produce tapa cloth made from tree bark and painted with designs their ancestors wore as tattoos. Omoa is one of two villages inhabitants live in. A narrow path winds over the mountains between the villages, offering a challenging hike and panoramic views. The Catholic church in Omoa is one of the most picturesque scenes in any Marquesan village.
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Homemade Granola Bars
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- 2 1/2 C. old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 C. whole peanuts, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 C. honey
- 1/4 C. unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/4 C. packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 C. dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 C. pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 C. golden raisins
- 2 T. mini chocolate chips
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Heat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of a 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with aluminum foil. Lightly oil or spray with cooking spray. Add oats and peanuts to a small baking sheet then bake 5 minutes. Stir and bake another 3 to 5 minutes until lightly toasted. Transfer to a large bowl. Then, combine butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and the salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until butter melts and the sugar completely dissolves.
Pour butter mixture in to bowl with toasted oats and peanuts. Mix well. Let cool about 5 minutes then add cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and golden raisins. Stir to combine. Transfer oat mixture to lined pan then use a rubber spatula or damp finger tips to firmly press the mixture into the pan. Scatter chocolate chips over pressed granola mixture then use a rubber spatula to gently press them into the top. Cover then refrigerate at least 2 hours. Remove block of granola mixture from pan then peel away aluminum foil. Cut into 12 bars.


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Station Cafe & Kitchen is an ode to the 'third place concept'. Created for our guests to enjoy an inviting and appealing facility where they can enjoy delicious fresh cooked food, a selection of the finest local craft beers, some great coffee and tea in a friendly and welcoming environment.
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This gift guide is perfect for your friend who loves cooking, your mom who always makes the best food, or for the person who is always hosting parties! I hope you can use this gift guide to find them the perfect present!
01. Everyone needs a cute serving tray for gatherings - $40
02. Any baker would love these copper measuring spoons - $20
03. The perfect recipe box for storing all of their favorite recipes - $35
04. This cheese board is perfect for a small party with friends - $58
05. A simple kitchen timer will prevent them from burning anything - $9
06. Let them whip up so tasty soups with this immersion blender - $32
07. How cute are these mason jar measuring cups? Perfect for the baker! - $13
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09. Wood serving spoons are an essential in any kitchen - $12
10. This cocktail shaker is so gorgeous and would look great on a bar cart - $30
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The Vampire Diaries Synopsis, Photos: Back to 1912...Matt Richenthal at . Comments
Kick back and get comfortable, Vampire Diaries fans. The CW has released a slew of new photos from the next all-new episode, "1912," along with the installment's official synopsis.
As previously reported and depicted, the outing will feature Cassidy Freeman as Sage, a woman from Damon's past. A fighting woman from his past, we should say, as shown here:
What takes us back to the early 20th century? According to the network description...
The present-day murders in Mystic Falls remind Damon of a similar crime spree a century earlier. In flashbacks to 1912, Damon recalls a beautiful vampire, Sage, who showed him a whole new way to exist. Sheriff Forbes warns Damon not to get involved in her investigation, but Damon is convinced she's going after the wrong suspect.
Elena and Matt resort to breaking and entering in their search for evidence to prove Dr. Fell is a murderer. For reasons known only to her, Rebekah becomes interested in locating one of the town's oldest landmarks. Finally, Elena comes to a new understanding of the path her life has taken, and Damon makes an emotional confession to Stefan.
Ponder those teases and then browse around many more images from the episode below:
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Internationally, the parent company's corporate support is directed to supporting children's health, education and sustainability initiatives worldwide. It's hardly surprising that Samsung Canada likes to stress innovation for its employees. After all, it sells leading edge devices, TVs, home appliances, and much more. But the company isn't just talking about its cohort of research and development techies. Samsung wants every employee whether in sales, marketing, finance, legal, customer service or any other role to be innovative in their work. "We're the kind of company that is very future forward," says Christine Greco, Vice President Human Resources and Corporate Affairs. "Nothing stays the same for very long in our organization." That makes for a very stimulating environment at Samsung's Mississauga, Ont. "Individuals who are inspired, inventive and passionate thrive at Samsung," says Greco. "Our workplaces are full of energy, and have a very positive and creative vibe. And you can be creative in any of our roles." Every year, the South Korean based parent company runs a global employee survey that in part measures "how creative and inventive you can be in your job, how you've been able to grow yourself and therefore grow the organization," she says. Samsung Canada has begun training louis vuitton purses prices on special tools for employees to use themselves and in teams to foster innovative thinking. These include company wide and division level workshops on Systematic Inventive Thinking, as well as hosting external speakers for employees to hear about future trends in technology beyond Samsung's own products. "We're starting to give people really unique tools and ways to think differently around challenges they're facing," says Greco. "If you're an HR professional or a brand marketing leader on a consumer electronics product, you have different challenges. But these tools and external insights can be used to foster new thinking and approaches," For the R Lab team in suburban Vancouver, innovation is a way of life. Yet Zhibin Niu, a server louis vuitton purses damier azur specialist working on the Samsung Pay and Samsung Knox systems, still finds that the company is impressive in its ability to come up with breakthrough solutions, not just on technology but in managing processes. "People here are very open to new ideas," he says. Empowerment, too. China born Niu joined Samsung two years ago after earning a Master of Software Systems degree at the University of British Columbia. "I have been given a lot of trust," he says. "I really appreciate it." Samsung Canada is also keen to provide a comfortable and progressive work environment for its employees. Beyond old style casual Fridays, its headquarters policy is now "dress for your day" casual in the office if you prefer, business dress if you have clients to see. "It's been very well received," says Greco. Work times are also becoming even more flexible. During the summer, employees could leave at noon on the Friday before a long weekend. Opportunities to work from home have been expanded. There are improved benefits, including support for eldercare in a partnership with Toronto's Bayshore HealthCare. Samsung has also introduced a peer to peer and manager to employee recognition program called U r Awesome. Through an online and mobile app, the recognition can be social or offer points to be redeemed for an array of product or service rewards. From benefits to casual dress, says Greco, "it all goes to the culture we want to enable, so you can be innovative and creative." This article appeared in the magazine announcing this year's Canada's Top 100 Employers winners, published November 7, 2016 in The Globe and Mail. This article was prepared with the financial support of the employer, which reviewed but did not write its contents. Donna Francis has plenty of reasons to like working at Samsung Canada. There's the strong training and development, the volunteer opportunities, the emphasis on innovation, the global environment. And then there's U r Awesome. Samsung's online recognition program lets employees and managers give each other reward points when someone has been a big help to them or done a great job. It's known internally as one of the ways the company lives its values. For Francis, her accumulated 50,000 points in November 2014 translated to a $500 louis vuitton neverfull nm mm Visa card. Less than two years later, she was back up to 68,000 $680 and thinking about home furnishings for Christmas. Pretty nice bonuses. Does that mean Francis is an especially popular colleague? "Those rewards are not at all uncommon," says Francis, a Human Resources Business Manager at the company's Mississauga, Ont. headquarters. "I'm not even on the high end." U r Awesome also allows employees to give each other a social shout out for being helpful in smaller ways sending over a report quickly, say, or helping prepare for a meeting. "It's so timely," says Francis. "And it's really appreciated by people. Often I get a response back by email saying, thank you so much. It changes their demeanor for the whole day." Recognition is a big part of the environment at Samsung Canada, says Christine Greco, Vice President Human Resources and Corporate Affairs. "The program has had amazing uptake around 90 per cent usage," she says. "We're pretty proud of that." There are additional rewards for Bright Ideas that employees submit. If that's not enough, people can also be recognized with Samsung Dollars to use to buy company products, and all employees receive 500 Samsung Dollars at the holiday season. "Our employees have a big passion for our products," says Greco. "Providing a way for them to acquire them is important because they are our best brand ambassadors." And building that kind of engagement is what Samsung is all about, she notes. "Employees who are passionate, creative and driven thrive at Samsung," says Greco. "Our people want to contribute to a company with a future focus." Samsung has about 380 employees in its Mississauga headquarters, concentrated mainly in sales, marketing and supply chain roles. They also work in corporate functions from finance to communications, and there is a small cohort of tech professionals in the Quality Assurance group. For Francis, the modern headquarters building is another of the attractions. Workspaces are open concept, with variable height desks and plenty of meeting areas. There's an onsite gym with free lunchtime classes. And the "dress for your day" policy allows employees to wear casual clothes if it suits their responsibilities. "If you're feeling comfortable, your productivity level will be better," she says. Francis joined Samsung in 2011 as a co op student and rose steadily to her current position as an HR partner for four employee groups. She says she was given opportunities to work on a variety of projects, and offered increasing responsibilities in a short time. "The ability of Samsung to recognize my talent and skill sets quickly was very impressive," she says. "I wasn't told, you have to wait a year before you can try new things. It's more like, 'you take the reins let's see what you can louis vuitton neverfull price do with this.' The support structure is there for people to thrive." She also appreciates the 60 hours of training and development that employees are strongly encouraged to take each year. Then there is global mobility if it suits their roles, employees may be able to work in offices from New York to Korea. As for volunteering, on Samsung's Day of Giving this year, Francis joined her colleagues in helping out at a local YMCA camp.
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These days it seems rare to read a wine column in an English newspaper that doesn't recommend English wine, often English sparkling wine. I've enjoyed most of the few I have tried and thought we'd start our four day break with a glass or two. We've got some old friends who live near the Chapel Down vineyard in Tenterden and the Pinot Reserve 2008 (£24) came from the on-site shop, bought when we were down a few weeks ago. I always prefer sparking wine/champagne (come the revolution people saying 'fizz' will be taken out and shot) with some bottle age – even laying down non-vintage is worthwhile if you have the patience – and the benefits are evident here. Very well made with a fine mousse, evident in the photo. A pinot noir/blanc mix, complex nose, slightly sweet with a dry finish. Very classy and as good as a comparably priced champagne. Lasted well into a second day.
The Pichon Condrieu 2010 (WS £26, no longer available) is actually approaching the end of its conservative WS designated drinking window (2012-15) but tasted very good and will last a while yet. Lots of stone fruit, powerful, some acidity with a hint of bitterness that added to the balance. Rich mouth feel. Another wine that drunk well on day 2.
Finally, when looking for a lighter wine for Sunday night, what better than a village burgundy? Low alcohol, not much taste. Little to say about this wine. In fact I nearly didn't bother blogging it hence the outside photo – the bottle was retrieved from the recycling. It's a Nuits-St-Georges Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Robert Chevillon, 2007 (13%) from a WS 2007 mixed burgundy case. About £23, no longer available. Bought when I knew even less about burgundy than I do now (2007 was not a good vintage). Drink by 2013 was the WS advice and it's clearly not going to improve. Their sparse note 'sweet, soft, strawberry-like fruit' tells it's own story. Shy nose, just about recognisable pinot taste.


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The colours were chosen to give the contrast between the eye-popping green and the soft grey of the poles. The green is close, but not quite blue enough here.
I found it difficult to judge where to put the blocks in relation to each other. You can see that the lines are not quite aligned. and the blocks to not lead on from each other but leave a gap between.
You can just see the last block which only has 2 layers.
This was a more successful print, in that the colour was better, and the joins are less apparent.
I like the way Payne's Grey looks when diluted - a lovely subtle blue grey.
You can see that I tried graduating the intensity of it for the left hand column, which is interesting and could be useful, but unfortunately turned out a little blotchy initially.
The pink showed through a bit more than I intended here, and I think in fact should be a little darker.
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My screen was ruined by my taking so long over this, and not being careful to add screenprinting medium every time.
So I used the screen to make some prints:
|The screen block for this print was the glue left over after I took the stencil off.
The shadows above were contact prints from the screen afterwards.
I think it looks very attractive, and the grey gives it an antique look which I could use some day.
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SPUC welcomes US exposure of one child policy crimes Westminster, 1 April 2003--The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) has welcomed a US State Department report which details the latest evidence of China's brutal one-child policy. The 2002 report on Human Rights Practices in China released yesterday states that China's "imposition of a birth limitation policy coercive in nature that resulted in instances of forced abortion and forced sterilization" equals "violence against women". The report also revealed that the policy is enforced by a massive 83 million population control officials, and confirmed that the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) was complicit in coercive enforcement of population control in China. SPUC political spokesman Anthony Ozimic commented: "The evidence in this report demonstrates that not only has UNFPA and the British government failed to reform the one-child policy, but that Chinese government organs funded by UNFPA and the British government are consolidating this system of gross violations of human rights. UNFPA has funded both the State Family Planning Commission (SFPC) and the China Family Planning Association (CFPA), which is the local branch of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). Britain and the EU funds both UNFPA and IPPF and supports their complicity in Chinese population control. "The report confirms that the one-child policy violates women's bodily integrity by forcing women to have IUDs inserted and subjecting them to compulsory quarterly tests to ensure that these abortifacient devices remain in place. The policy is sexist, because couples are allowed to have more than one child if their first child is a girl but not a boy, and only then in some rural areas. And the policy is racist, because ethnic minorities are under pressure to limit births to the same number as the majority ethnic group", said Mr. Ozimic. Mr Ozimic continued: "The report also confirms that "it continue[s] to be illegal in almost all provinces [in China] for a single woman to bear a child", that "unplanned pregnancies must be aborted immediately" and that penalties for non-compliance include "the destruction of property. "Collaboration with China's population programme and with bodies which support it such as UNFPA constitutes complicity in crimes against humanity. European governments must follow the United States' lead in withdrawing funding for UNFPA if they wish to avoid being prosecuted for such crimes", concluded Mr. Ozimic.


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The Neighborhood Living Room
The Neighborhood Living Room studies ways how a museum could build a more dynamic and participatory audience relationship. The vision is that a museum could be integrated as a part of the community and act as a living room for citizens. The methods to be used are based on applied arts, community theatre, applied music education, social media, mobile technology and cultural production.
Art based methods will work as a tool for promoting communal spirit between residents and as a driving force for a unique city life based on the original elements of the district.
In our case the museum is "The Museum of Technology", which is the only general museum of technology in Finland. The target group is the Arabianranta district residents from children to elderly people. Location of the Museum of Technology is in Helsinki just beside Arabianranta district. Our goal is to create an inspiring and encouraging design environment, where people, tradition and innovation go hand in hand. Arts and technology based solutions provide fascinating possibilities to build bridges between the museum content and the local environment.
A main target of the Museum of Technology is to build a more dynamic and participatory audience relationship. In this process, the key challenge is to develop a museum that would be like a living room of the local area. Modern museums are much more than just exhibitions inside their walls. In the field of technology and innovations, the history can be seen everywhere in the built environment. Social media and mobile solutions provide fascinating possibilities to build bridges between the museum content and the local environment.
In the first phase we will reach the target group with help of social media and co-operating with the very active Neighborhood Association called Artova. By combining Metropolia's culture production, facilitation expertise using participatory art methods, IT-technology expertise, Museum's expertise on audience education and Artova's direct contacts to citizens living in the area we are in the excellent position to reach people and ignite new, innovating ideas. We will use participatory art methods and workshops in couching residents. Art brings residents to meet each other, helps them to explore different phenomena, handle their experiences and discuss about their dreams and hopes in building a common living room. Art based methods will work as a tool for promoting communal spirit between residents and as a driving force for a unique city life based on the original elements of the district.
The second phase concentrates visualizing and sharing ideas. We will involve media artists to work together with residents in making the ideas more visible and audible. During this phase media artists and residents will create together new soundscapes in order to create relaxed atmosphere in the living room, and visualize how the neighborhood living room should look like in order to feel at home. At the same time virtual living room opens the door in the social media asking new ideas from those people who haven't been able to participate so far.
The third phase will demonstrate the ideas and the results of the workshops in Museum exhibition that is open to public. These results of neighborhood engagement would be available for artists, event producers, art managers, etc. At the same time through the exhibition we will propose new skills for museums and art professionals for reaching new audiences and organizations to improve deeper development of activities.
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Let's hope the Mets' front office shows more fight, more spunk and aggressiveness in dealing with Francisco Rodriguez's contract than it did in addressing their myriad of holes in the offseason.
Since this one is about saving money, bet on it.
In a punkish rage, Rodriguez hit the 53-year-old father of his girlfriend and tore a ligament in his throwing hand, and consequently will be lost for the season.
No matter the igniting words, Rodriguez was out of control did not act like a professional, but a thug. With a history of confrontations on the back of his personal baseball card, Rodriguez had know his behavior was under examination.
When Rodriguez left the clubhouse for the Family Lounge in search of his father-in-law, he was thinking of his own feelings and not his teammates or the ramifications of his actions.
Because of that, he put himself in the position where he could not physically live up the obligations of his contract and be ready to pitch.
The Mets need to hammer that point home, along with the message there is accountability and standards in this organization.
There will be a fight from the Players Association, but so be it. The Mets should go in this knowing it could get messy, but also knowing they are doing the right thing.
If Rodriguez were hurt in a game, not be able to pitch again, he'd get every dime even though he couldn't perform.
But, Rodriguez was hurt committing assault; he was hurt breaking the law.
Rodriguez is to make $11.5 million this year and next, and has a $17.5 million vesting option with a $3.5 million buyout. The option kicks in if he finishes 100 combined games in 2010 and 2011, or 55 games in 2011.
But, these are the Mets and nothing is ever that season. Complicating matters is that Rodriguez pitched a 1-2-3 inning Saturday without apparent difficulty.
The Mets are saying Rodriguez was injured in the fight, but there are no reports of him getting treatment from the time of the incident to when he pitched.


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The Stereogum Editorial Internship is an exclusive program that accepts a small number of applicants each semester. The program is open to students currently enrolled in journalism and/or creative writing programs. Interns will work out of Stereogum's offices in Midtown Manhattan.
The internship offered here is multifaceted. The right applicant will be involved with all aspects of the site's editorial and production process, which includes (but is not limited to): assisting writers and editors with research, transcription, and reporting; assembling posts in the site's admin; curating photo galleries; setting up video and audio streams; vetting new artists for coverage; assisting in curation and assembly of live events; and of course writing for Stereogum.
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When this story was originally shared through a public email list for preachers Rev. Pamela J. Tinnin was pastor of Partridge Community Church-UCC, the only church in Partridge, KS, USA (population 250).
"Last week I spent some time in the waiting room of a social service agency in Hutchinson. Except for the large woman with bright red hair who sat behind the desk, there was only one other person there, a thin woman who looked to be in her early forties. In blue jeans worn white at the knees and a sleeveless cotton blouse, she looked tired, her eyes sunk deep in the sockets, her hair lying in damp curls. I was waiting to talk to one of the staff people about a project I'm trying to organize, a volunteer chaplaincy program for people who find themselves homeless and in dire straits.
Glancing over, I saw that the woman was looking out the window at the street, her eyes sad, her hands held still in her lap, her feet in the scuffed tennis shoes side-by-side, flat on the floor.
I picked up a year old Readers Digest and began flipping through the pages, past the ads, past the jokes, past the uplifting stories. To be honest, at that moment, I didn't have the energy to take on anyone else's problems and she looked like problems came in the door with her. Early that morning I'd had some bad news from California. Pretending to read, all I could think of was how little I could do for the woman sitting across from me, much less my family, almost 2,000 miles away.
Just then a whispery, rough voice said, "Are you in trouble?" I looked up, and then behind me, thinking the slender woman was talking to someone else, someone who'd come in when I wasn't looking. But when I turned back she was still waiting for me to answer. "Me?" I asked. "In trouble?"
She ducked her head then, like she was embarrassed, but answered. "Your face…you look like something bad has happened…like you feel really lost."
I couldn't speak for a minute and could feel myself flush with shame, me thinking all the time she had wanted something from me. Then to my surprise, I told her what had happened, told her how hopeless I felt, told her how more than anything I kept hoping for a miracle. She moved closer and sat down in the next chair. She told me not to give up hope, that miracles do happen. "About five or six years ago I got into smokin' dope; then it was cocaine and meth…my husband left me…then he went to court and took my kids away," she said. "I thought my world had come to an end…I didn't believe in anything…not my family or friends…not even God," she said, and smiled a funny smile that only curved one side of her mouth.
I didn't know what to say, so I just kept quiet and patted her arm.
"But you know, just when I'd almost given up, I met some folks who gave me another chance," she said. "They gave me a place to live; helped me get a job. Pretty soon, I'm gonna get my own place…try to get my kids back, least part of the time. Don't you worry," she said, "things work out."
"But you don't understand," I said, "I'm a pastor…I'm supposed to have answers…I'm supposed to be the one who knows how to help everyone, how to fix things."
"The way I look at it," the woman said, smiling this incredible smile that seemed to light up the small room, "that's the work of all of us … we all got to help each other … who else is gonna do it?" And she tipped her head then and winked. "This is a hard old world," she said. "We got to be there for each other. Don't you think that's the good Lord's plan for things?"
Just then a woman in a suit, a clipboard in her hand, came through the door and said, "Mrs. Holcomb?"
The woman in the worn jeans stood, reached down and slung an old blue backpack onto her shoulder. She stepped past me, then turned back and hugged me hard. I could smell the shampoo she'd used and I glimpsed five tiny silver hoops in a neat row along her ear.
"Good luck," I told her, "and thank you…thank you."
She walked away and I sat there thinking how easy it is to look at someone and not even see who she is … not even see that she's a unique and amazing child of God, someone who has come into our life to give us a blessing. None of us has a lock on God's grace; none of us — pastor or president or homeless person — no one is more special than any other. In the First Letter of Peter, Chapter 2:9, it says, "…you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people." It doesn't say some of you … it says you, as in all of you. That woman in the waiting room was right … each of us is called to care for each other — it's the work of all of us. As she said, "We all got to help each other…who else is gonna do it?" It is pure arrogance to think that one person is called to be all things to all people. When we falter, someone else will reach out a hand and help us walk on down the road. Then there will be the days when our turn will come and hopefully we'll be the ones to reach out that helping hand. Sometimes this is a hard, old world and "we got to be there for each other."


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Built in 1983, the Arahura has made more than 50,000 crossings and clocked up 5 million kilometres in her 32 years on the water.
Interislander general manager Mark Thompson says the boat's greatest moment came not long after she launched: "Going to the aid of the Russian cruise ship Mikhail Lermontov (in 1986), helping save over 700 people... she's been a fantastic ship for us."
Former crew and staff, people with fond memories of the Arahura - and perhaps rose-tinted glasses - were aboard the final voyage.
I heard a radio announcer last Wednesday bemoan her departure: "Farewell, old friend, you've served us well." Holy hell, what planet was that muppet on??!! Breakdowns, missed sailings, crashes into wharves etc...just read my blog and be reminded!
The "old friend" is the second inter-island ferry to bear the Arahura name. The earlier one, built in 1905, served until the early 1950s and was sunk by the RNZAF as target practice. We can thank our lucky stars that the current Arahura didn't sink too, the way she performed of late! May the navy to put this one out of its misery, and not inflict it on any other
Now we permanently have one dog to replace another!
And so the Interislander joke continues...
UPDATE: 09 Nov.2015 - Arahura ready for wrecking.


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Hospital Infection Control
Catheter-related UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections)
What are the key principles of preventing catheter-related UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections)?
What are the conclusions of clinical trials and meta-analyses regarding the control of catheter-related UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections)?
What are the consequences of ignoring the prevention and control of catheter-related UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections)?
Summary of current controversies.
What is the impact of catheter-related UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections), and what is the need for control relative to infections at other sites or from other specific pathogens?
What national and international catheter-related UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections) guidelines exist?
What other consensus group statements exist, and what do key leaders advise?
Vascular Catheter-Related BSIs
Mechanical Circulating Support-Related BSIs
What are the key principles of preventing catheter-related UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections)?
1. Limit unnecessary catheterization, using urinary catheters only when indicated. (See
Table I.
Indications for urinary catheterization
|Perioperative use for selected surgical procedures
|Assistance in pressure ulcer healing for incontinent residents
|Urine output monitoring in critically ill patients
|Management of acute urinary retention and urinary obstruction
|As an exception, at patient request to improve comfort
2. Insert indwelling catheters using aseptic technique and sterile equipment.
3. Catheter management
Remove catheter as soon as possible. Daily evaluation of the need for indwelling catheter is paramount.
Use a continuously closed drainage system with ports in the distal catheter for needle aspiration of urine.
Place the drainage bag and connecting tube below the level of the bladder, maintaining unobstructed urinary flow.
Irrigate catheters only when indicated.
Obtain urine samples aseptically.
Practice hand hygiene and standard (or appropriate isolation) precautions according to CDC HICPAC guidelines.
4. Implement infection prevention programs
Healthcare facilities should develop and maintain policies and procedures for recommended urinary catheter insertion indications, insertion and maintenance techniques, discontinuation strategies, and replacement indications.
Educate medical personnel, caregivers, and patients on the appropriate indications, aseptic placement technique, and management of indwelling urinary catheters.
5. Consider alternatives to indwelling catheters including condom catheters or in and out catheterization, where appropriate.
What are the conclusions of clinical trials and meta-analyses regarding the control of catheter-related UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections)?
1. In a Cochrane review, Niël-Weise et al found that there is evidence that suprapubic catheters have advantages over indwelling catheters in respect of bacteriuria, recatheterization and discomfort. The clinical significance of bacteriuria was uncertain, however, and there was no information about possible complications or adverse effects during catheter insertion. The review also revealed more limited evidence that the use of intermittent catheterization was also associated with a lower risk of bacteriuria than indwelling urethral catheterization, but might be more costly. Using intermittent catheterization postoperatively limits catheterization to those people who definitely need it.
2. A Cochrane review in 2006 was aimed at establishing the optimal way to manage urinary catheters following urogenital surgery in adults in order to minimize complications. Despite reviewing 39 eligible trials, few firm conclusions could be reached due to study limitations. Whether or not to use a particular policy is usually a trade-off between the risks of morbidity (especially infection) and risks of recatheterization.
3. A Cochrane review in 2005 evaluated whether certain antibiotic policies are better than others in terms of prevention of urinary tract infections. The authors concluded that there was weak evidence that antibiotic prophylaxis reduced the rate of UTI in female patients with abdominal surgery and a urethral catheter for 24 hours. There was limited evidence that receiving antibiotics during the first three postoperative days or from postoperative day two until catheter removal decreased the rate of bacteriuria in surgical patients with indwelling catheters for at least 24 hours postoperatively. There was also limited evidence that prophylactic antibiotics reduced bacteriuria in non-surgical patients.
4. A prospective, randomized comparative trial reported that the use of external condom catheter drainage for men compared with a short-term indwelling urethral catheter reduced acquisition of bacteriuria and adverse outcomes and was more acceptable to the patient.
5. A randomized study reported that in-and-out catheterization was as effective as the use of an indwelling catheter for management of postoperative retention.
6. A randomized, controlled trial comparing suprapubic and urethral catheterization for men undergoing elective laparotomy reported a similar incidence of urinary infection in the 2 groups. Current evidence is not sufficient to support the routine use of a suprapubic catheter for short-term catheterization to prevent symptomatic urinary infection or other complications.
What are the consequences of ignoring the prevention and control of catheter-related UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections)?
The consequences of ignoring concepts related to catheter-related urinary tract infection (CRUTI) prevention are numerous and include patient morbidity, mortality, discomfort, and financial cost. Some of the most common complications of CRUTI include cystitis, pyelonephritis, gram-negative bacteremia, prostatitis, epididymitis, and orchitis in males. Less commonly, patients may develop septic arthritis, endocarditis, vertebral osteomyelitis, meningitis, and endophthalmitis. These potentially preventable complications lead to prolonged hospital stay and tremendous financial costs (see "role and impact" below). It is estimated that each episode of CRUTI costs at least $600, and each episode of urinary tract–related bacteremia costs at least $2800. Furthermore, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services mandate on preventing hospital acquired conditions has included CRUTI as one of the ten categories that Medicare will no longer offer reimbursement for treatment. The mortality associated with CRUTI is quite alarming. Each year, CRUTIs lead to more than 13,000 deaths.
Summary of current controversies.
Prophylactic antibiotics in patients with urinary catheters - A cochrane review by Niël-Weise et al found weak evidence that antibiotic prophylaxis compared to giving antibiotics when clinically indicated reduced the rate of symptomatic urinary tract infection in female patients with abdominal surgery and a urethral catheter for 24 hours. There was no evidence regarding the rates of allergic reactions or other side effects from the antibiotics, nor about the chance of developing bacteria with antibiotic resistance. Currently, routine antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with urinary catheters is not recommended.
Antiseptic or antimicrobial-impregnated catheters - The CDC reports antimicrobial-impregnated catheters (such as silver-alloy coated catheters), may decrease the risk of Catheter-related UTI. However, current data on the clinical benefit of such devices are also limited. CDC recommendations state that antimicrobial/antiseptic-impregnated catheters should be considered only if the CRUTI rate in a facility is not decreasing despite implementing and documenting adherence to the core strategies to reduce the risk of CRUTI. Certain high-risk patients may also benefit from these catheters, but more research is needed.
Screening catheterized patients for asymptomatic bacteriuria - Routine screening of catheterized patients for ASB is not recommended. Such screening may be warranted in certain clinical situations.
What is the impact of catheter-related UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections), and what is the need for control relative to infections at other sites or from other specific pathogens?
Urinary catheters are ubiquitous in nearly all health care settings, but they are most often used in acute care hospitals (including ICUs); long-term care facilities; and in persons with injured spinal cords. At some point in their hospital stay, 12-16% of hospital inpatients will have a urinary catheter placed. With their common use, come significant morbidity, mortality, and cost. Catheter-related UTI is the most common healthcare–associated infection (HAI) in the United States and worldwide. In the United States, UTI accounts for 40% of all HAI's with the majority of infections (80%) resulting from an indwelling urinary catheter. Indeed, in catheterized patients, the daily risk of acquiring a UTI varies from 3% to 10%. Even when comorbid conditions and other factors are accounted for, the data suggest that catheter-related infection portends a nearly threefold increased risk of dying.[16] In the United States alone, more than 13,000 deaths per year are linked to CRUTI.
Not to be overlooked, the financial burden of CRUTI is immense. In 2007, Klevens et al estimated the incidence and financial impact of the top five healthcare associated infections in the Unites States. There were approximately 450,000 CRUTI's; which was over 1.5 times greater than the next most common HAI, surgical site infections (see
Table II.
Average attributable per patient costs of HAI by selected sites of infection (low estimate)
The CDC has estimated the average attributable per patient costs of HAI's by selected sites of infection and reports that Catheter-related UTI has the lowest cost in comparison to the other most common sites of HAI (see
Table III.
Estimated number of HAI's by site of infection
|Major site of Infection
|Estimated Number of Infections
|Healthcare-Associated Infection (all HAI)
|Surgical Site Infection (SSI)
|Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI)
|Ventilator-associated Pneumonia (VAP)
|Catheter-related Urinary tract Infection (CR-UTI)
|Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDI)
What national and international catheter-related UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections) guidelines exist?
Guideline for Prevention of Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections, 2009
IDSA Guidelines
NHSN - National Healthcare Safety Network
SHEA/IDSA Practice Recommendation: Strategies to Prevent Catheter‐Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Acute Care Hospitals
Institute for Healthcare Improvement Prevent CAUTI How-to guide
APIC Guide to the Elimination of CAUTI
What other consensus group statements exist, and what do key leaders advise?
There are numerous guidelines regarding the prevention of CRUTI. The most important common thread in these guidelines can be summarized in the following CDC recommendation: "The most important risk factor for developing a catheter-associated UTI (CAUTI) is prolonged use of the urinary catheter. Therefore, catheters should only be used for appropriate indications and should be removed as soon as they are no longer needed." The SHEA/IDSA consensus guidelines echo this recommendation stating; "The duration of catheterization is the most important risk factor for development of infection. Limiting catheter use and, when a catheter is indicated, minimizing the duration the catheter remains in situ are primary strategies for CAUTI prevention.". The SHEA/IDSA consensus guidelines also contain a summary of the evidence-based recommendations from published guidelines. (See
Table IV.
Summary of recommendations from published guidelines for Prevention of Infections Associated with Short-Term Indwelling Urethral Catheters (adapted from SHEA/IDSA guidelines: Strategies to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections in acute care hospitals.Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2008 Oct; 29 Suppl 1:S41-50.)
|NHS Epic 1 Project
|NHS Epic 2 Project
|Ensure documentation of catheter insertion
|Ensure that trained personnel insert catheter
|Train patients and family
|Practice hand hygiene
|Evaluate necessity of catheterization
|Evaluate alternative methods
|Review ongoing need regularly
|Select catheter material
|Use smallest‐gauge catheter possible
|Use aseptic technique/sterile equipment
|Use barrier precautions for insertion
|Perform antiseptic cleaning of meatus
|Use closed drainage system
|Obtain urine samples aseptically
|Replace system if a break in asepsis occurs
|Do not change catheter routinely
|Perform routine hygiene for meatal care
|Avoid irrigation
|Cohort patients
|Ensure compliance with training
|Ensure compliance with control measures
|Ensure compliance with catheter removal
|Monitor rates of CAUTI and bacteremia
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Lo, E, Nicolle, L, Classen, D, Arias, KM, Podgorny, K, Anderson, DJ. "Strategies to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections in acute care hospitals". Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. vol. 29. 2008 Oct. pp. S41-50.
Niël-Weise, BS, van den Broek, PJ. "Urinary catheter policies for short-term bladder drainage in adults". Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005 Jul 20.
Phipps, S, Liim, YN, McClinton, S, Barry, C, Rane, A, N'Dow, J. "Short term urinary catheter policies following urogenital surgery in adults". Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006. pp. CD004374.
Niël-Weise, BS, van den Broek, PJ. "Antibiotic policies for short-term catheter bladder drainage in adults". Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005 Jul 20. pp. CD005428.
Saint, S, Kaufman, SR, Rogers, MAM, Baker, PD, Ossenkop, K, Lipsky, BA. "Condom versus indwelling urinary catheters: a randomized trial". J Am Geriatr Soc. vol. 54. 2006. pp. 1055-1061.
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Baan, AH, Vermeulen, H, van der Meulen, J, Bossuyt, P, Olszyna, D, Gouma, DJ. "The effect of suprapubic catheterization after abdominal surgery on urinary tract infection: a randomized, controlled trial.". Dig Surg. vol. 20. 2003. pp. 290-295.
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The second corporative project of the Cuesta group, "Pride of my Land", was launched earlier this week and highlighted the provinces of Barahona and Pedernales as alternative destinations for Dominican Republic holidays.
"Pride of my Land", the second corporative project carried out by the Cuesta Group was launched earlier this week at the Casa San Pablo auditorium and invited guests to discover the delights of tourism, food and inhabitants of the south-western provinces of Barahona and Pedernales.
The project was displayed to strengthen national self-esteem and highlight the regions as additional destinations for Dominican Republic holidays for travellers.
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Develop has reported that Microsoft delivered their final keynote speech at CES yesterday, where Microsoft announced the Kinect platform will be coming to the Windows platform on February 1, 2012.
The Kinect was initially released for the XBox 360 on November 4, 2010. Since then, the device has been used for many motion-based games. However, soon after release, many found several other uses for this seemingly humble gaming device. The Kinect has gone on to be used in a variety of research applications and other real-world scientific uses. Microsoft gave some details in regards to the Software Development Kit (SDK):
"Developers who have existing non-commercial deployments using our beta 2 SDK may continue using beta 2 and the Kinect for Xbox 360 hardware.
To accommodate this, we are extending the time of the beta 2 license from June 16, 2013 for three more years, to June 16, 2016.
However, we expect that as Kinect for Windows hardware becomes readily available, developers will shift their development efforts to Kinect for Windows hardware in conjunction with the latest SDK and runtime."
During Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's speech at CES, he also announced that 18 million Kinects have shipped for the XBox 360.
Analysis: This has its pros and cons just like with anything else. The pros: Kinect can be used without having to use 3rd party drivers; it has a voice recognition feature that will be used in Mass Effect 3 and will hopefully appear on the PC as well; and this could be used with Windows Media Center for gesture-based control of your programs without having to use a remote. The cons: Office space is limited for gaming, so I doubt many will be able to use many of the gestures; and the device might not appeal as greatly to PC gamers, many of whom are attached to their keyboard and mouse. Because of these two details, I doubt it will be profitable.
I'm seriously torn if I want to jump on this bandwagon when it finally comes around. The cost isn't my major concern as it's coming in at $250. My main concern is that I won't utilize it that much before it goes into my drawer of other specialized peripherals that have died. I know that they have a Near Mode, which might prevent it from becoming a paperweight, but it's only as good as the developers who back it up and how the implement it. It'll be interesting to see how this all plays out, but for now, I'll wait to see what happens this time.