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Every year thousands of workers are unfortunate enough to be injured at work. If the accident was not your fault you may be entitled to pursue a claim.
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University Students Not Allowed to Drink Alcohol
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CSU Chico Implements Total Alcohol Ban for Students
CSU Chico is now officially "dry," with no drinking allowed on or off-campus. University officials hope the new regulations will prevent any more alcohol-related tragedies involving students.
The rules prohibit alcohol consumption in dorms. The first offense means a warning. A second offense results in the eviction of the offending student, who is still responsible for room fees.
Fraternity and sorority houses off-campus are banned from having alcohol, even if members are of legal age.
Freshmen are now required to take a two-and-half hour alcohol awareness course online. The program, called AlcoholEdu for College, surveys students and presents material about the use and abuse of alcohol. First-year students must pass the short course by October 14.
Chico administrators have been trying to shed the university's longtime reputation as a party shcool, which was driven in part by an article in Playboy magazine naming the school as one of the country's foremost party campuses.
With five alcohol-related student deaths in as many years, officials felt that had no alternative to adopting the no-alcohol stance. "I told them last year, no more chances," said CSU Chico President Paul Zingg. "So I think you can read into that."
The university's most recent student-drinking incident occurred last January. Nineteen-year-old Richard Amador, a fraternity pledge, slipped into a coma while drinking vodka provided by a Sigma Chi member.
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The partnership, initiated last fall, extends CP's educational initiative for high school students and veterans into a third city and the first library location.
Our latest crossword puzzle will have particular appeal for fans of a certain public TV show.
The first CFO and chief content officer for the Virginia Foundation for Public Media and Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corp. will begin work next month.
The hire ends a period of transition for AIR, which started when former CEO Sue Schardt abruptly left in August 2018.
"We'll really focus on … a series of topics that are, we think, important to public radio music stations of all formats," said NPR's Mike Riksen.
"As the public media landscape changes, PRNDI must grow and change to be an organization that represents and advocates for journalists across public media."
Five-year-old Azka Sharief "wanted to write a mystery story and read it as a podcast," says WBEZ producer Kevin Dawson. "Of course we were more than happy to help."
This year's TechCon presented the first real-world ATSC 3.0 experiences from several early adopters.
"Working with Jack was exhilarating and incredibly gratifying," said Amy Shaw, Nine Network acting president.
The program has grown to 30 participating libraries since 2014, with an additional 10 launching this year through West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
The Arkansas Educational Television Commission is threatening to sever its relationship with the AETN Foundation.


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Senator wants flyovers at Boilermaker race in 2013
Flyovers were a hit at eight Boilermaker Road Race post-race parties in the past 11 years.
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer hopes to see a ninth this summer.
On January 10 at 3:00 p.m. at the National Distance Running Hall of Fame, Schumer will urge the Air Force to approve an F-16 flyover for the 2013 Boilermaker Race on July 14. Schumer will ask that the Air Force incorporate the flyover into mandated training, which must be done using the military jets and therefore adds no additional cost to taxpayers.
Schumer has already helped Boilermaker officials secure clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration for such a flyover. The flyovers began in 2002 out of the 174th Fighter Wing of Syracuse. They ended in 2009 much to the disappointment of racers and spectators alike. Schumer will recommend four potential local units to the Air Force, and urge that the military take action to revive the tradition at the Boilermaker race.
Schumer will be joined by Tim Reed, Executive Director of the Boilermaker Road Race as well as other Boilermaker officials and Nick Matt, Chairman and CEO of FX Matt Brewing Company.


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MLB Notebook: Petit's record no small feat
On July 22 in Philadelphia, Giants right-hander Yusmeiro Petit -- in his first start since the end of May -- concluded his day having allowed five runs, seven hits and two walks in five innings. But he did manage to finish his start by retiring the last batter he faced, getting Grady Sizemore on a groundout.
As it turns out, that final batter was significantly more resonant than any of the first 23 hitters Petit faced on that -- at the time -- seemingly forgettable day for the 29-year-old.
On July 22 in Philadelphia, Giants right-hander Yusmeiro Petit -- in his first start since the end of May -- concluded his day having allowed five runs, seven hits and two walks in five innings. But he did manage to finish his start by retiring the last batter he faced, getting Grady Sizemore on a groundout.
As it turns out, that final batter was significantly more resonant than any of the first 23 hitters Petit faced on that -- at the time -- seemingly forgettable day for the 29-year-old.
After Sizemore, Petit next came to the mound on July 26 and retired all six Dodgers batters he faced. He followed that relief stint with a six-up, six-down treatment of the Pirates on July 28, rolled through one perfect relief inning against the Brewers on Aug. 7, and then went 1-2-3 in the sixth inning against the Royals on August 10. Nine days later against the Cubs, Petit threw two perfect innings and, for some added panache, fanned the first five batters he faced. Next came a perfect 4 1/3 innings of relief on Aug. 23 -- an outing that concluded with Petit retiring Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche on a groundout in the seventh.
And so from Sizemore through LaRoche, Petit had faced 38 batters and retired them all -- the equivalent to 12 2/3 perfect innings.
Petit passes Buehrle
Making his first start after six consecutive relief appearances, Petit set down the first eight Rockies he faced Thursday in a 4-1 win to extend his streak of consecutive batters retired to 46 (the ninth batter -- pitcher Jordan Lyles -- doubled). And with the 46th out -- a strikeout of Charlie Culberson -- Petit set a new Major League record, surpassing the 45 straight batters retired by Mark Buehrle in 2009.
Buehrle's streak covered outings from July 18-28, with his perfect game sandwiched between two other starts, The lefty retired the final batter he faced on July 18, then 27 in a row in his perfect game, followed by the first 17 in his next start after the perfecto.
Hamilton helps Reds run past Cubs
Billy Hamilton collected his 51st steal of the season -- one of six stolen bases recorded by the Reds in their 7-2 victory over the Cubs.
For Hamilton, the 51 tie him with Hanley Ramirez (2006) for 17th most for a rookie in the modern era. Up next, at 53, are Donie Bush (1909) and Omar Moreno ('77). The same year Bush recorded his 53, Cincinnati's Bob Bescher collected 54 steals to set the still-standing Reds franchise rookie record.
Hamilton is second in the National League in steals behind the Dodgers' Dee Gordon, who has 58. The NL most recently had two players reach 60 stolen bases in a season in 2007, when Jose Reyes had 78 to take the title over Juan Pierre and his 64.
The Reds' six steals Thursday were the most for the club since they swiped six against the Nats on May 10, 2006, and the most against the Cubs since they allowed six in a loss on July 28, 1977. Dating back to 1914, this game marked the sixth time Cincinnati had recorded at least six steals against Chicago, but it was the first time it was done in a victory.
Reds first baseman Todd Frazier (who has hit 22 home runs this season) collected two steals to reach 19. Cincinnati most recently had a corner infielder produce a 20-20 season in 2002, when third baseman Aaron Boone hit 26 home runs and stole 32 bases.
Angels walk off vs. A's
The Angels defeated the Athletics, 4-3, in 10 innings to open up a two-game lead over Oakland for first place in the American League West. With the victory, Los Angeles also improved to 44-24 (.647) at home (the second-best home run record in the Majors, behind the A's .652 mark).
Over the first 53 seasons of Halos baseball, the club has finished at or above .640 at home four times. In 2002, the eventual World Series champions went 54-27 for a .667 winning percentage: one that was matched in 2007. In 1982 and '89, the club played .642 ball at home, going 52-29 each season.
Albert Pujols, who opened the 10th inning with a walk, scored the winning run on Howie Kendrick's sacrifice fly. In his career:
• Pujols owns a .999 OPS when leading off an inning. Since 1973, among players with at least 1,500 plate appearances for this split, that OPS is the highest, ahead of Mark McGwire's .991.
• Pujols owns a 1.004 OPS in "late & close" situations. Since 1973, that mark -- among players with at least 1,200 plate appearances in the split -- is the highest, ahead of Barry Bonds' .990.
• Pujols owns a 1.130 OPS in extra innings. Among players since 1973 with at least 150 plate appearances for this split, that OPS is the second highest, behind Jack Clark's 1.154.
Twins bullish about Dozier's bat
The Twins' Brian Dozier had three hits, three RBIs, two runs and a walk in an 11-5 win over the Royals. During the big night, he collected his 30th double, surpassed 60 RBIs and upped his AL-leading runs scored total to 94.
Dozier has 50 extra-base hits, has swiped 20 bases and drawn 77 walks. The five most recent times a second basemen reached 100 runs, 20 steals, 50 extra-base hits and 80 walks in a season were Ian Kinsler and Dustin Pedroia in 2011, Chase Utley in '09 and Brian Roberts in '07 and '08. The only Senators/Twins second baseman to do this was Chuck Knoblauch in 1996.
Here and there
• In Detroit, Alex Avila produced a game-ending single in the bottom of the ninth as the Tigers defeated the Yankees, 3-2. Just three weeks earlier (on Aug. 5), Avila homered in the top of the 12th for the go-ahead run against the Yanks in an eventual 4-3 victory. Avila is the first Tigers player since Lou Whitaker in 1989 to have multiple go-ahead hits in the ninth inning or later in the same season against the Yankees. In '89, Whitaker had a walk-off homer in the 10th inning against Dave Righetti on June 28, and delivered an 11th-inning go-ahead homer against Eric Plunk in an eventual 6-5 loss on July 6.
• In the Braves' 6-1 win over the Mets, third baseman Chris Johnson went 2-for-4, with both of his hits coming against New York lefty Jon Niese. With the 2-for-3 effort against Niese, Johnson holds a .424 average (39-for-92) against southpaws this season -- the highest average for any player with at least 75 plate appearances against left-handers. No Braves player in the past 40 seasons has finished a year with such a high mark in this split, with the existing high standard (since 1974) for batting average against lefties standing at .415 (Chipper Jones in 2000 and Eli Marrero in '04). The most recent player to have at least 75 plate appearances against left-handers and finish with a batting average of at least .420 in that split was the Giants' Buster Posey, who hit .433 in 2012. Before him, the Brewers' Ryan Braun batted .450 in 2007.
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Fine arts lovers are in for a treat during April at Texas A&M International University. April is full of performances at the University including the TAMIU 2007 Spring Dance Concert scheduled Friday, April 20 at 8 p.m. in the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Recital Hall.
Admission is $5 and free for children ages 10 and under.
"Proceeds assist in the sending the students to conferences throughout the year. Art aficionados will also have the opportunity to view the beautiful artwork of Gloria So. Her paintings will be available for purchase though a silent auction bid. Proceeds from the sale of the paintings will benefit student scholarships in dance," said Bede Leyendecker, assistant professor of dance.
The annual concert will feature performances by the department of fine and performing arts dance students. They will perform dances from various genres including ballet, tap, jazz, modern and flamenco.
The program also includes the awarding of the 2007 Terpsichorean Award.
"This year's Award will be given to Rogelio Rodríguez for his contributions to the aspiring dancers at the University and the recipient of the 2007 Blanche Flores Leyendecker Scholarship will be announced at the concert," explained Leyendecker.
For more information, please contact Leyendecker at 326.2625 or email@example.com or visit offices in CFPA 115.
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Video: SRAM, RockShox back 650B wheel size
New 27.5in fork and wheel, plus lockout, Solo Air and Monarch updates
The buzz in mountain bikes for 2013 is the 650B wheel size, so it's no surprise to see both SRAM and RockShox embracing this. RockShox have used the Sea Otter Classic to release a Revelation 650B suspension fork, while SRAM bring the second key component – wheels, in the form of the Rise 40 650B.
In addition to the 650B products, RockShox have unveiled a new Solo Air spring to replace the Dual Air system for shorter-travel forks, a new cable actuated Push-Loc remote lockout that mimics the operation of the hydraulic X-Loc system, and an updated RT3 damper for the Monarch rear shock.
Revelation 650B: New 32mm chassis ushers in spring and damper improvements
BikeRadar first reported on 650B wheels back in 2007 but it's only now, following the rise of the 29in-wheeled mountain bike, that companies are clamouring to get on board with the 'medium' (27.5in) wheel size. Jeremiah Boobar, RockShox's product manager, told BikeRadar that demand from product managers had put the 650B wheel size in the spotlight and pushed it through a rapid development at SRAM. "Many of the European brands missed out on the initial 29er wave, and they're ready to go all-in with 650B," he said.
RockShox's first 650B fork, and their only one for 2013, will be a Revelation model with a travel range of 100-150mm. It retains the 26in fork's 32mm stanchions but uses 650B-specific lowers with a 15mm through-axle. The new fork, which will be available from June, also serves to usher in RockShox's latest Solo Air spring.
Currently used on the BoXXer downhill fork and mid-range Recon and Sektor trail forks, this will come as standard on the 2013 SID and Reba, and as an option on the Revelation, BoXXer, Lyrik, Argyle, Totem, Sektor, Recon and XC32. The main reason for the shift from Dual Air to Solo Air is that it's a much simpler system for riders to understand.
"No matter what weight rider you are, you're going to get an optimal setup," said Jed Douglas, RockShox's product manager. "You can be an 80lb rider or a 300lb rider but once you set up your fork with the desired amount of sag, you're going to have a balanced positive-negative air spring system with that nice plush feel off the top."
Solo Air doesn't provide the same fine-tuning of feel as Dual Air, with its independently adjustable positive and negative air chambers, but gone too is the hassle that tuning required. The new system simply requires the rider to set their sag; the main and negative springs then self-set thanks to a small rolled dimple low on the inner wall of the left stanchion tube which allows air transfer when the piston moves past it.
RockShox's Jed Douglas explains how the updated Solo Air spring works
While RockShox claim the system is simpler as it has fewer parts – and is thus lighter and more durable than the Dual Air design – our concern is that creation of that inner wall dimple is a difficult process, especially considering a poorly formed dimple will shred the air spring's O-ring seal as it passes over it.
The 650B fork also comes with the option of a new cable actuated Push-Loc remote that mimics the push-push operation of RockShox's X-Loc hydraulic lockout. This is available with a discrete handlebar clamp or a MatchMaker X (MMX) fitting so it can be combined with an Avid brake lever and SRAM shifter. The new lockout is designed to work with the RL and RLT dampers found in Recon Silver, Sektor, Reba, SID and Revelation forks. Claimed weight is 48g, without cable. The Solo Air spring and new Push-Loc will be available in forks shipping in May.
The unique shape of the new Push-Loc remote accommodates cable routing and the space for the push button to recess
Rise 40 wheels: Now in 26in, 27.5in and 29in sizes
RockShox's parent company SRAM are supporting the demand for 650B too, offering the third model in their Rise wheel line in 26in, 27.5in and 29in sizes. "We think it has some potential and we wanted to get on board as soon as possible," said Bastien Donze, SRAM's mountain wheel product manager. "We don't want to recommend a wheel size to a rider. We're a component manufacturer and it's about giving the choice to the rider, and we feel it's our duty to offer the option."
Development of the 650B wheels started in November. Since the hubs are the same used on the 26in and 29in variants, and the 24 Alpina stainless steel spokes are simply a different length, SRAM just had to change the aluminium rim tooling to be able to roll out the middle diameter hoops. SRAM have set production for mid-June, with delivery slated for late July and August, just in time for the fall trade shows. The 27.5in wheels' price has been set at US$550. The front hub is convertible between 15mm axle and quick-release; the rear is available in 12x142mm or quick-release.
650B versus 26in. Is there enough of a benefit to justify the additional middle size? And where does it leave bikes like Santa Cruz's new Tallboy LT?
Monarch RT3 rear shock: Three settings to mirror RCT3 up front, plus new rebound control
RockShox's latest Monarch RT3 shock offers the same three settings as the RCT3 fork damper – open, pedal and lock – each of which can be independently tuned, along with a choice of standard or high volume air cans. It also has a new 'Rapid Recovery' rebound, which we expect to offer a similar benefit to the rebound tuning philosophy introduced with Vivid, which separates the beginning and end of the rebound stroke and control. RockShox give the rider control of the beginning stroke and keep the end stroke control factory set using a digressive tune — specifically a preloaded delta shim to control the deep end of stroke rebound damping — that ultimately allows the shock to recover more quickly from full-travel hits, and puts the rider at the top of the shocks supple stroke more for a better more lively ride.
The result of RT3 on the compression side, according to RockShox, is a shock that has a firmer lockout (something requested by racers and the European market), pedals more efficiently and flows more freely when open than past versions, and is also much more adjustable. They've also separated the three circuits so that they can be tuned accordingly, and so that tuning one setting does not affect the other settings' tunes. "When the OE customer [bike manufacturer] comes to us, we want to have a really tunable rear shock," said Tyler Morland, the company's PR manager. "We're about five times more tunable with this rear shock than the previous model." The 2013 Monarch RT3 costs $274 and will be available at the end of May.
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The first graders made these utterly adorable birds in nests this week.
We first made nests. We used tinfoil to shape a nest-like shape. Then I mixed up some goopy paper-clay and the kids covered their tinfoil nests with the goop. Little sticks, hay and pebbles were added to the goop before it dried.
Here are the steps we used to make the birds.
We used Crayola Model Magic. A big secret I discovered is that if you squirt hand-lotion on the Model Magic while you are using it, it will be stickier and softer! We discovered it one day when a kid put on too much hand lotion while working with Model Magic. So, I squirted hand lotion into the kids hands and handed out the Model Magic. They flattened it into a pancake. Then, we poured a squirt of tempera paint onto the Model Magic pancake. Then, the kids kneaded it to make the color evenly distributed. Yes, this was super messy! At some point of kneading, most of the paint will slick off onto the ball and the paint will be evenly distributed and mixed into the Model Magic. Add more hand lotion as needed.
Next, form a cylindrical-type shape and pull the head up.
Have the kids set their bird on a paper towel and go wash their hands at this step. Then, they should get a little hunk of Model Magic and squeeze it into a triangular beak shape. Squish it onto the head. Then, using an orange marker, color the beak. Use a black marker to color eyes.
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Then, poke feathers into the back for a tail. Kids could add wings if they wanted.
The students who finished early were able to make baby birds or eggs.
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Sorry, Samsung Infuse: Your title as the nation's thinnest 4G smartphone was just considerably trumped. Queen's University's Human Media Lab and Arizona State University's Motivational Environments Research Group have created a paper smartphone – called, ingeniously, PaperPhone – with all the functionality as the bulkier versions in our pockets. "This is the future, everything is going to look and feel like this within five years," creator and director of the lab Roel Vertegaal says. "This computer looks, feels and operates like a small sheet of interactive paper. You interact with it by bending it into a cell phone, flipping the corner to turn pages, or writing on it with a pen."
If you don't believe PaperPhone can do everything your iPhone can, take a look at the video below. It can act as your e-reader or PMP – and obviously, as your phone. And it's not just its width (or lack thereof) that makes it impressive, the phone will flex to your pocket, purse, or wherever you choose to put it.
The PaperPhone prototype has a 3.7-inch Bloodhound electrophorectic display and uses an E Ink processor. It's constructed of thin film bend sensors on the backside of the display. Software applications are triggered by users' gestures – pretty familiar to how the average smartphone operates, except that these gestures aren't limited to a hard, flat screen and users can bend and prod it to manipulate PaperPhone's functions. Byron Lahey, Audrey Girouard, Winslow Burleson, and Vertegaal studied 10 participants' commonly-used movements to implement gesture input recognition into the flexible device. "Bending the: (1) side of display, up/down (2) top corner, up/down (3) bottom corner, up/down" were the most popular gestures.
The researchers admit there's a long way to go when it comes to this technology, but that eventually this type of hardware (yes, it's still technically hardware) will see "mass adoption."


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Hi, this is Sarah's husband, Rob, guest posting today. We're wrapping up another fun yet busy holiday season. Below is my recipe for pizzelles – the Italian cookie that has always been a tradition in my family. Whether you pronounce it "Pete-Zelle" like I do or "Pizz-elle", the light, crunchy cookies always taste like the holidays to me. The recipe is easy, but 1) you need to have a pizzelle iron and 2) you need to have some time – once you make the dough, you gotta keep 'em rolling out of the iron until you're done. I dedicate this post to my father and grandmother, who I wish were around to enjoy these (and maybe provide some tips!) – miss you both! Happy New Year/Buon Anno!
6 Eggs3.5 cups of flour
1.5 cups of granulated sugar
2 tbsp of vanilla
1 cup margarine (or butter) melted
4 tsp of baking powder.
Beat eggs, add sugar gradually, add cooled margarine to eggs, sugar and then vanilla (or almond extract or other flavors – feel free to experiment here. Some of my relatives used anisette and my dad would stick in cocoa powder for a chocolate flavor). Then add flour and baking powder until sticky. The dough should be light yellow in color.
Drop small (quarter/half dollar) sized dollops of dough on the heated iron. Let them cook for 30-45 seconds (every iron is different, you'll probably sacrifice some) and then take them off to cool on a rack. Since they taste like waffle cones, you can take a few of them and fashion them into ice-cream cones while they are warm!


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Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Central banks need to be given full independence in formulating monetary policy and there should not be any political pressure on them, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Duvvuri Subbarao said Thursday.
"The issue of monetary policy independence has acquired greater potency following the expansion of the mandates of central banks and their more explicit pursuit of real sector targets such as growth and unemployment," Subbarao said.
Subbarao's remark was significant as it came against the backdrop of increasing pressure on the RBI from a section of the government and the business community to cut interest rates to boost growth.
The RBI has been maintaining tight monetary policy for the last couple of years due to inflationary pressure even though this has resulted in slowing down the economic growth.
Speaking at the C.D. Deshmukh Memorial Lecture event here, Subbarao referred to the political pressure in Japan in formulation of monetary policy.
"In recent weeks, we have all seen this issue of central bank independence play out in Japan with political pressures on the Bank of Japan to adopt a higher inflation target so as to create more room for growth stimulus. The example of Japan is recent and high profile, but by no means an exception," he said.
Renowned economist and Nobel laureate Joseph E. Stiglitz delivered the lecture organised in memory of C.D. Deshmukh, the first Indian governor of the RBI.
However, Subbarao said the central bank cannot fix the economic problems alone.
"Central banks cannot fix economies by themselves. Governments need to act too from the fiscal side, and monetary and fiscal policies have to act in harmony," he said.
"On top of this, governance needs to improve to inspire the trust and confidence of consumers and investors," the RBI governor added.


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Jose Gonzalez's strike for Guatemala against China PR has been voted goal of the tournament at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Brazil 2008. FIFA.com users had three days after the Final, which saw Brazil dethrone reigning champions Spain, to select a winner from among ten incredible strikes.
The users finally opted for the Central American maestro for his goal in the 10-1 win over China PR. Latching onto a pass wide on the right, Gonzalez showed great close control to bring the ball down and cut inside a defender, before rifling his shot into the top left-hand corner from the edge of the area.
As was the case in the Final, Spain had to be content with a runner-up slot, Marcelo's acrobatic effort against Czech Republic coming second in the voting, ahead of Libya's Fathi Alkhoga, who capped a flowing move with a fine header against Uruguay.
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Infection Control
Frequently Asked Questions - Hand Hygiene
- What is hand hygiene?
- What are indications for hand hygiene?
- What are the different types of hand hygiene?
- How should hand care products be stored?
- Do hand lotions affect the integrity of gloves?
- References
Hand hygiene is a general term that applies to routine hand washing, antiseptic hand wash, antiseptic hand rub, or surgical hand antisepsis.
What are indications for hand hygiene?
Hand hygiene substantially reduces potential pathogens on the hands and is considered a primary measure for reducing the risk of transmitting organisms to patients and health care personnel (HCP). Hospital-based studies have shown that noncompliance with hand hygiene practices is associated with health care-associated infections, the spread of multi-resistant organisms, and has been a major contributor to outbreaks. Studies also have shown that the prevalence of health care-associated infections decreased as hand hygiene measures improved.
Indications for hand hygiene include the following:
- Before and after treating each patient (e.g., before glove placement and after glove removal).
- After barehanded touching of inanimate objects likely to be contaminated by blood, saliva, or respiratory secretions.
- Before leaving the dental operatory.
- When hands are visibly soiled.Before regloving, after removing gloves that are torn, cut, or punctured.
- For oral surgical procedures, perform surgical hand antisepsis before donning sterile surgical gloves.
What are the different types of hand hygiene?
|Routine Handwash
|Water and non-antimicrobial soap (i.e., plain soap1)
|Remove soil and transient2 microorganisms
|All surfaces of the hands and fingers
|15 seconds3
|Antiseptic handwash
|Water and antimicrobial soap (e.g., chlorhexidine, iodine and iodophors, chloroxylenol [PCMX], triclosan)
|Remove or destroy transient microorganisms and reduce resident5 flora (persistent activity)8
|All surfaces of the hands and fingers
|15 seconds3
|Antiseptic handrub
|Alcohol-based handrub4
|Remove or destroy transient microorganisms and reduce resident5 flora (persistent activity)8
|All surfaces of the hands and fingers
|Until the hands are dry
|Surgical Antisepsis
|Water and antimicrobial soap (e.g., chlorhexidine, iodine and iodophors, chloroxylenol [PCMX], triclosan)
|Remove or destroy transient microorganisms and reduce resident flora (persistent activity)
|Hands and forearms6
|2–6 minutes
|Water and non-antimicrobial soap (i.e., plain soap1) followed by an alcohol-based surgical hand scrub product with persistent activity
|Follow manufacturer instructions for surgical hand scrub product with persistent activity7
How should hand care products be stored?
Hand care products, including plain (non-antimicrobial) soap and antiseptic products, can become contaminated or support the growth of microorganisms. Liquid products should be stored in closed containers and dispensed from either disposable containers or containers that are washed and dried thoroughly before refilling. Soap should not be added to a partially empty dispenser, because this practice of "topping off" might lead to bacterial contamination of soap and negate the beneficial effect of hand cleaning and disinfection. Store and dispense products according to manufacturer's instructions.Top of Page
Do hand lotions affect the integrity of gloves?
Petroleum-based lotion formulations can weaken latex gloves and increase permeability. However, lotions are often recommended to ease the dryness resulting from frequent hand washing and more recently to prevent dermatitis resulting from glove use. Yes, the primary defense against infection and transmission of pathogens is healthy unbroken skin. Frequent hand washing with soaps and antiseptic agents can cause chronic irritant contact dermatitis among dental health care personnel. Damage to the skin changes skin flora, resulting in more frequent colonization by staphylococci and gram-negative bacteria. The potential of detergents to cause skin irritation can vary considerably, but can be reduced by adding emollients. Lotions that contain petroleum or other oil emollients should only be used at the end of the workday. If using lotions during the workday, select a water-based product. At the time of product selection, information should be obtained from the manufacturer regarding interaction between gloves, lotions, dental materials, and antimicrobial products.Top of Page
Selected References and Additional Resources
Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN). Recommended Practices for Hand Hygiene in the Perioperative Setting. Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices Edited by Ramona Conner, Lisa Spruce, Byron Burlingame, Bonnie Denholm, Mary J. Ogg, and Sharon A. Van Wicklin. Vol. 1. 2013.
Ayliffe GAJ, Fraise AP, Geddes AM, Mitchell K, eds. Control of hospital infections: A practical handbook, 4th ed. London: Arnold, 2000;115–118.
Casewell M, Phillips I. Hands as route of transmission for Klebsiella species. Br Med J 1977;2:1315–1317.
CDC Update: Universal precautions for prevention of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus, and other bloodborne pathogens in health care settings. MMWR 1988; 37:377–382, 387–388.
CDC. Recommendations for prevention of HIV transmission in health care settings. MMWR 1987;36(No. 2S):1S–18S.
CDC. Guideline for hand hygiene in health care settings: Recommendations of the Health Care Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee and the HICPAC/SHEA/APIC/IDSA Hand Hygiene Task Force. MMWR 2002;51(No. RR-16).
De Haan P, Meester HHM, Bruynzeel DP. Irritancy of alcohols. In: van der Valk, PGM, Mailbach HI, eds. The Irritant Contact Dermatitis Syndrome. New York: CRC Press, 1996:65–70.
Grohskopf LA, Roth VR, Feikin DR, Arduino MJ, Carson LA, Tokars JI et al. Serratia liquefaciens bloodstream infections from contamination of epoetin alfa at a hemodialysis center. N Engl J Med 2001;344:1491–1497.
Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings, 2003. MMWR, December 19, 2003:52(RR-17);1–61.
Kabara JJ, Brady MB. Contamination of bar soaps under "in-use" conditions. Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology & Oncology 1984;5:1–14.
Larson EL, 1992, 1993, and 1994 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Guidelines Committee. APIC guideline for hand washing and hand antisepsis in health care settings. Am J Infect Control 1995;23:251–269.
Larson E, Anderson JK, Barendale L. Effects of a protective foam on scrubbing and gloving. Am J Infect Control 1993;21:297–301.
Larson EL, Early E, Cloonan P, Sugrue S, Parides M. An organizational climate intervention associated with increased hand washing and decreased nosocomial infections. Behav Med 2000;26:14–22.
Larson E, Leyden JJ, McGinley KJ, Grove GL, Talbot GH. Physiologic and microbiologic changes in skin related to frequent hand washing. Infect Control 1986;7:59–63.
Larson EL, Norton Hughes CA, Pyrak JD, Sparks SM, Cagatay EU, Bartkus JM. Changes in bacterial flora associated with skin damage on hands of health care personnel. Am J Infect Control 1998;26:513–521.
Mangram AJ, Horan TC, Pearson ML, Silver LC, Jarvis WR, the Hospital Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee. Guideline for the prevention of surgical site infection [PDF–271K], 1999. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1999;20:247–280.
Ojajarvi J. The importance of soap selection for routine hygiene in hospital. J Hyg (Camb) 1981;86:275–283.
Pittet D, Hugonnet S, Harbarth S, Mourouga P, Sauvan V, Touveneau S, Perneger TV et al. Effectiveness of a hospital-wide programme to improve compliance with hand hygiene. Lancet 2000;356:1307–1312.
Rotter M. Hand washing and hand disinfection. In: Mayhall, C.G., ed. Hospital epidemiology and infection control. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2004:1727–46.
Sautter RL, Mattman LH, Legaspi RC. Serratia marcescens meningitis associated with a contaminated benzalkonium chloride solution. Infect Control 1984;5:223–225.
Steere AC, Mallison GF. Handwashing practices for the prevention of nosocomial infections. Ann Intern Med 1975;83:683–690.
US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 29 CFR Part 1910.1030. Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens; needlestick and other sharps injuries; final rule. Federal Register 2001;66:5317–5325. Updated from and including 29 CFR Part 1910.1030. Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens; final rule. Federal Register 1991;56:64003–64182. Accessed 9/21/09.
US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Enforcement procedures for the occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Washington, DC: US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 2001; Directive Number. CPL 02-02-069. Accessed 9/21/09.Top of Page
- Pathogenic organisms have been found on or around bar soap during and after use. Using liquid soap with hands-free controls for dispensing is preferable.
- Transient microorganisms often acquired by health care personnel during direct contact with patients or contaminated environmental surfaces. Transient microorganisms most frequently associated with health care-associated infections and are more amenable to removal by routine hand washing than resident flora.
- Time reported as effective in removing most transient flora from the skin. For most procedures, a vigorous, brief (at least 15 seconds) rubbing together of all surfaces of premoistened lathered hands and fingers followed by rinsing under a stream of cool or tepid water is recommended. Hands should always be dried thoroughly before donning gloves.
- Resident flora are species of microorganisms that are always present on or in the body; not easily removed by mechanical friction; and less likely to be associated with health-care-associated infections.
- Waterless products (e.g., alcohol-based hand rub) are especially useful when water facilities are unavailable (e.g., during dental screenings in schools) or during boil-water advisories. Alcohol-based hand rubs should not be used in the presence of visible soil or organic material.
- Removal of all jewelry, washing as described above, holding the hands above the elbows during final rinsing, and drying the hands with sterile towels.
- Before beginning surgical hand scrub, remove all arm jewelry and any hand jewelry that may make donning gloves more difficult, cause gloves to tear more readily, or interfere with glove usage (e.g., ability to wear the correct-sized glove or altered glove integrity).
- Persistent activity. Prolonged or extended activity that prevents or inhibits proliferation or survival of microorganisms after application of a product. Previously, this property was sometimes terms residual activity.Back to
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Our son has been so happy and feels clear of his fears since he saw you."
"I just want to say that I love you, that I will do anything to assist you in any part of your life. I'm very happy with you, I'm very happy with your heart. You have a huge, powerful heart, and I want to support you in keeping it open and full of love. This will bring you happiness and bless everyone around you."
"I want you to stand in my life. We are one. I want you to say my name, resonating in our union. You may use whatever name of mine that pleases you most. When you say my name, vibrationally I come close to you and we unify. I am asking you to shift your vibratory frequency by saying my name. Whenever there is any trouble, say my name. Let me come close, very close, unifying in the physical form with you. The vibration of a Divine name dismantles the vibration of fear."
"Whenever you are confused, whenever you are miserable, breathe into the heart, open in the heart, work with the heart, chant names of God that open your heart. All the names of God affect the heart. They are for devotion and Love – all the names. Every single name of God is for nourishing the heart."
"I am the Divine Mother I come in the name of Love. I come in the name of the beauty and depth of you. I want you to recognize your beauty and your depth. I want you to recognize the beauty and the depth of others."
"Love shapes the future more powerfully than anything else because it is the most powerful energy in creation. Its purpose is to create; its purpose is to unfold more love. When you are wanting to shape the future, you must find your seat in Love."
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This year's contest to design the official Festival T-shirt is now open. And, as it's the 40th Anniversary Festival, it's a big one!
The competition will be judged by Michael Eavis. The winner will not only have the pleasure of seeing their design stamped across the chests of thousands, but will also receive two tickets to this year's Festival and a cheque for £1,000.
The competition deadline has been extended to May 8th, to allow for postal disruption due to volcanic ash. Send your entries as hard copy to Glastonbury T-shirt Competition, Q, Mappin House, 4 Winsley Street, London W1W 8HF.
The winner will be contacted by phone or email (so include your details) and their winning design published in the Q Glastonbury Daily newspaper. The judge's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Head over to www.Qthemusic.com for full Terms & Conditions. The 2009 winner is pictured above.


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Cinque Terre
Scott D. Melby 2/21/2008 5:27:31 AMGreat exposure and detail, very nice work!! #859804
Ann H. Belus 2/21/2008 7:15:51 AMGreat shot, DS! #5526116
Joao Martinho 2/21/2008 7:47:35 AMBeautiful place. Good capture of the evening and composition. #5526253
Marina Moore 2/21/2008 12:26:25 PMStunning image!!! Beautiful in every way. :) #5527331
Mike D. Perez 2/21/2008 3:16:43 PMGreat scenery, lighting and colors, DS. #5527908
Tiia Vissak 2/22/2008 11:37:36 AMvery beautiful! #5532240
Michelle Alton 3/22/2008 12:50:06 PMCongrations, D.S., on thie fantastic finalist!
Lynne Morris 3/22/2008 3:40:29 PMWow this is an awesome finalist DS, huge congratulations! #5679247
Marina Moore 3/24/2008 11:45:38 AMCongratulations!!!! Spectacular!!! :0 #5689293
Marina Moore 3/24/2008 6:31:35 PMCan I live there?? Please! Please! :) #5691527
Elida Gutierrez 3/24/2008 8:57:33 PMCongratulations!!!
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Lynne Morris 3/25/2008 12:14:21 AMHuge congratulations on this awesome winner DS. #5693129
Dominick M. Dimacale 3/25/2008 10:29:56 AMCongratulations on your First Place Win!!!
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Becky J. Parkinson 3/25/2008 11:09:43 AMCongratulations on your win. I think this place is one of the most beautiful on earth. I haven't been there for a very, very long time, but I will never forget how beautiful it is. Your photo captures it perfectly. #5696055
Terry L. Ellis 3/25/2008 11:14:43 AMCongratulations on an excellent First Place win, DS! #5696083
Janet McNeil 3/25/2008 2:26:19 PMBeautiful capture- congratulations on your First Place win!!! #5696905
Dianna Murphy 3/25/2008 3:10:21 PMBeautiful, very deserving. #5697121
Brian C. Wallace 3/25/2008 3:39:31 PMOutstanding photo! #5697344
Michelle Alton 3/25/2008 4:39:08 PMAnother congratulations onthis Superb WIN! So well deserved. Gorgeous land/seascape!
RC Fritz 3/25/2008 7:27:54 PMIncredible work. Congratulations! #5698458
Jeffrey Levy 3/25/2008 8:16:10 PMCongratulations on winning this month! Beautiful exposure, colors, and shapes. #5698760
Marcel Eni 3/26/2008 7:29:52 AMI believe this photo make everybody to like the place :). Congrats on your winner ! The light is outstanding ! #5700639
Jodie Potter 3/26/2008 7:40:25 AMWay to go D. I remembered this one right away. #5700687
Denny E. Barnes 3/26/2008 8:17:28 AMCongratulations, D. on your Fist Place Win!!!!
Gretchen H. McCutcheon 3/26/2008 10:16:32 AMGreat Capture! I love how the image is very clear and focused on everything. #5701400
Renata Gusciora 4/4/2008 9:14:51 AMIt can't be a real place.Just amazing.What can one wish more living in such a place!?Great photo. #5743566
Sterling Gingher 6/2/2008 4:13:08 PMVery fine! #6010170
Louise Panther 6/3/2008 4:12:40 AMWow this is extremely eye catching, this would definately be my fav for the year so far.
Roger S. Moore 6/3/2008 6:43:11 AMThis is a beautiful image. When I saw it, I knew that it looked familiar. This photo is very similar to the one Canon has on their website for their 24-105 lens http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=149&modelid=11924. However, your photo is MUCH better than theirs. Congratulations! #6012935
Sisterlisa B 6/3/2008 6:54:00 AMwell deserved first place pick! Gorgeous!!! #6013037
Frank Zipperer 6/3/2008 7:57:04 AMWOW!!! This really deserves 1st place.
Ronna D. Conseen 6/3/2008 10:11:26 AMThere is no comparison to the Canon photo!! Yours is definately the winner!! Congrats on a great shot. Very beautiful color. #6013685
Aarti Kalyani 6/3/2008 12:09:56 PMExcellent photo! Great composition and lighting. This definitely deserves 1st place. #6014160
Yves Rubin 6/3/2008 6:53:00 PMThis is a terrific image of this classic scene. The light is perfectly balanced and gives a wonderful sense of presence. Congratulations!!! #6015261
Kathy L. Clark 6/4/2008 6:19:21 AMI see why this is a winner Deon. It is magnificent in every way. Congrats. #6017085
Debbie C. Hayes 6/4/2008 8:43:53 AMThis picture is fantastic. #6017868
Deon Stephenson 6/5/2008 1:39:29 AMThanks for all the comments, i'm pretty hapy with how it turned out, but I think it was right place at the right time, the light was perfect. I am also lucky that my girlfirend was patient enough to wait around for over an hour whilst I waited for the sun to go down. #6020906
Darlene M Grover 11/21/2010 8:34:48 PMIncredible image...I hope to travel there one day #9056125
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Like defensive coordinator Dave Wommack, defensive line coach Chris Kiffin has been pleased with his players throughout fall camp, particularly the depth bolstered by the return of junior defensive end C.J. Johnson and the addition of sophomore Fadol Brown and freshman Marquis Haynes.
"I don't think it's any secret that we have some depth there," Kiffin said. "We finally have the numbers we want at all four positions. I have been really pleased with the guys. For the most part, it's been guys I thought we could count on. Marquis Haynes is a guy who has surprised as a freshman, but he was here in the spring, so it's no surprise. Him and Fadol (Brown) have both been coming along really well."
One area he looks for marked improvement is the pass rush after a decline in sacks from 38 in 2012 to 20 in 2013. Wommack said earlier this week that they would like to get back to bringing pressure (five or more players) 35-40 percent of the time after bringing pressure around 27-28 percent this past season.
"With Coach (Dave) Wommack, since we have been together, we have been an attack defense that's going to create pressure," Kiffin said. "If you can do that with just your front four, a four-man rush, and still have the ability to pressure in multiple ways, that's the perfect combination for us. I think we're there right now. We obviously haven't done it in a game. There are a lot of variables that go into it. You still have to win first down and be able to get them in passing situations, get a lead, and a lot of those things come late in the game when teams are playing from behind."
In addition to depth, Kiffin also noted the position flexibility along the defensive line, as he looks to play at least eight players in the season opener.
"This year, I challenged the guys to be able to play multiple positions," Kiffin said. "C.J. being able to do that gives us flexibility with Marquis. Bryon (Bennett) being able to do that gives us flexibility inside. John Youngblood, I can't say enough about him. He's a limited-rep guy. He knows the whole defense. He's going to get the job for us, so I can play him at multiple positions. It allows us to do a lot of things."
With the depth and experience at the position, Kiffin and the coaching staff might be afforded the luxury of redshirting the freshman trio of Victor Evans, Garrald McDowell and Breeland Speaks, who have all been practicing with the scout team this week.
"Early on, we had the split practices, and those guys got a ton of reps," Kiffin said. "All three of those guys I'm really happy with. I'm glad we signed all three of them. Victor is a really long guy, Gerrald is more of just a football player, and Breeland is a really big athlete right now. He needs to get his weight down a little but he gives us a lot of things in there. I'm very excited about those three guys' futures. With our depth, we probably won't need to use them right off the bat. That's a good problem to have."
On Wednesday, head coach Hugh Freeze challenged a group of his backup wide receivers to step up alongside the top four players at the position, and from that group, freshman Markell Pack and redshirt freshman Trey Bledsoe have emerged.
Pack joins sophomore Quincy Adeboyejo and junior Cody Core in the rotation at slot receiver, while Bledsoe joins sophomore Laquon Treadwell, senior Vince Sanders and Core in the rotation at outside receiver.
Sophomore Anthony Alford has continued to get reps at wildcat quarterback, in addition to backing up junior Trae Elston at Rover safety, while junior Jeremy Liggins is focusing on three packages where he will line up at tight end.
Freeze had a lot of praise for redshirt freshman Will Gleeson for sky punt stuff and his coming-out punts in Thursday's mock game, while senior Andrew Fletcher remains in the lead for field goal duties from inside 40 yards.
In the return game, junior running back Jaylen Walton, Elston and sophomore cornerback Kailo Moore are in the mix on kickoffs, while Pack and Alford are in the mix on punts.
Hugh Freeze on Jeremy Liggins: "We centered in on three packages for him in week one where he doesn't have to feel like he has to learn everything. He's concentrating on those three. He's getting better and better. He still makes some missed assignments. When he does it right, he's pretty good."
Freeze on C.J. Hampton: "He will back up Cody (Prewitt). We really like the way he's working with his attitude and the way he's coming on. He made some checks to some different looks that the scout team gave, so his reps will pick up even more. We have to make sure he's ready."
Freeze on injuries: "Issac is coming on. He put a helmet on today and did some running around. Monday will be a big test for Issac to see where he is. Mentally, he understands what we're doing. That's the good thing. Collins Moore has a shot. We'll know Monday. They're going to turn him loose tomorrow. Even though it's an off-day, he's coming in and let him run around some and see how he is. He can't practice until school starts because he's not in the 105. He's getting treatment, but Pat feels like he's way ahead of schedule. We'll check him out Monday and see what he does."
Chris Kiffin on Marquis Haynes: "He's a guy right now who can do it all. He's 230 pounds and we move a lot. C.J. (Johnson) has gotten away with playing 230 here for a number of years... Marquis is going to play all downs for us, not just the third down, starting off."
Kiffin on Robert Nkemdiche: "I expect really big things from him. The world is going to be really surprised when they see him play on Thursday night. I would be shocked if he didn't take over the game, from a 3-technique standpoint and what a 3-technique can do in a game. I would be shocked if he doesn't. He's that good. We have guys in place around him to be really good on defense. This year he's really matured."


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Rob Zombie Invites Fans to Help Create Music Video for 'American Band'
Rob Zombie is planning to create a new music video for the track 'American Band' soon, but the horror rock icon isn't stopping at just once clip. Much like Uncle Sam during wartime, Rob Zombie wants you to lend a hand for America! Just create your own music video, and if Rob Zombie loves it enough, your creation may get an official release!
Zombie's newest album, 'Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor,' was released earlier this year to a positive response. The track 'Dead City Radio and the New Gods of Supertown' received a music video accompaniment, with Rob Zombie's cover of Grand Funk Railroad's 'We're an American Band' next in line for the visual treatment.
Rob Zombie reached out to fans through his official website and ShareTheVenom.com, encouraging creative listeners to become a part of Zombie's long history:
Calling all rocking Americans, we want singers, bands, cheerleaders, athletes, hard working, hard drinking, hard rocking people! Send us videos of you rocking out to Rob Zombie's cover of 'American Band'.
Your submission just might end up in a special fan version of the video to be created by Rob Zombie. To take part, post your Americana inspired video to YouTube with the with the title "ROB ZOMBIE AMERICAN BAND FAN VIDEO", then go to http://sharethevenom.com/ and submit your entry using the form at the site. We can't wait to see what you guys submit so GET STARTED NOW!
Important note: racy videos might get blocked on YouTube so they can be uploaded at the sharethevenom.com website directly. There is no direct closing date though please understand the method for submissions can be closed arbitrarily (so get your submissions in now not later!). This is open to Rob Zombie fans across the world.
As Zombie states, there is no definitive deadline for video submissions, so get those entries in as soon as possible!


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Oh no! A chocolate shortage?
My friends Alan and Mimi from Cornwall alerted me to this alarming article in the Independent. Could we be facing a chocolate shortage?
According to the article,
...chocoholics should brace themselves. Fears over a global chocolate shortage have sparked a run on the dark stuff on world cocoa markets that has pushed the price up of cacao beans (used to make cocoa) to their highest level for more than two years [...]
The price of cocoa futures, which is how the beans are traded on world commodity markets, has climbed steadily since last November, reviving fears of the cocoa crisis of 2002 that forced major manufacturers such as Nestlé to hike the price of some of its chocolate bars.
The article even implies that the growing popularity of dark chocolate, which uses proportionately more cacao mass than milk chocolate, could be contributing to the chocolate shortage.
Of course, a price hike is probably not going to affect the buying habits of chocoholics anywhere, and it's highly unlikely we will actually experience a real chocolate shortage. (Imagine the outrage! The riots! Shock, horror!) Would you hesitate to buy your favorite chocolate bar even if it went up in price? I wouldn't.
I've grown to appreciate dark chocolate more and more these days, especially since a lot of small chocolatiers in Switzerland have been cranking out some very interesting chocolates with a vengeance. Swiss chocolatiers were a bit late on the dark chocolate bandwagon but they are compensating for that now.
But I I have to say that, while the dark thrill of high-cocoa content dark chocolate is great, I enjoy milk chocolate just as well. The best milk chocolate, and by that I mean the best Swiss milk chocolate, melts like a creamy, soft cloud in your mouth. The article quotes the head of the Chocolate Society (!) who says, "With dark chocolate you are tasting the cocoa, whereas with milk you are tasting the recipe." I agree with that totally.
The ideal combination is a piece of intense, dark, spine-tingling chocolate, teamed with a creamy smooth milk chocolate, perhaps with a cup of coffee. Excuse me as I make a late-night chocolate run to the kitchen...
a chocolate shortage
I read that article too - how terrible would an actual chocolate shortage be!


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Kristen Stewart walking towards the car in question (X17online.com)
Is Kristen Stewart still seeing her "Snow White and the Huntsman" director Rupert Sanders?
That's the rumor floating around online after Stewart, 23, was photographed getting into a black Acura -- the same kind of car Sanders, 42, drives -- following dinner with friends over the weekend.X17 Online posted pictures that show Stewart getting into the vehicle with someone who "looks suspiciously like Rupert," claims the paparazzi agency site. This report, that Sanders and Stewart saw each other on the same day Pattinson was photographed leaving L.A., alarmed fans.
Stewart was caught having an affair with the married director last July while she was dating her "Twilight Saga" co-star Robert Pattinson. K-Stew and R-Pattz, 26, have since reconciled.
However, sources tell omg! that the man in question is "absolutely not" Sanders. In fact, Stewart and Sanders have supposedly not seen each other since they were caught together last summer.
The photos in question are actually from Friday night (not Sunday, like many outlets are claiming). Stewart was out to dinner with friends at Malo Taqueria in L.A.'s Silverlake neighborhood, near where she and Pattinson live together. This is the same restaurant where Pattinson and Stewart celebrated her 23rd birthday together two weeks ago.
Sources tell omg! that Stewart actually went back to spend time with Pattinson before her boyfriend jetted out of LAX on Sunday.
While things are seemingly fine in "Robsten" land, Sanders's ex-wife, Liberty Ross, is equally as happy. The 34-year-old model is dating (and getting serious with) Jimmy Iovine, co-founder of Interscope Records and "American Idol" mentor.
Next up for the "Twilight" lovebirds: Pattinson is set to begin production on the film "Mission: Blacklist," while Stewart's schedule has recently cleared up after she dropped out of "Focus."


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Fairfield drops District 2 softball title to Westport
Westport came out on top of Fairfield 14-13 Saturday as the two teams wrapped up the Little League District 2 softball championship at Unity Field in Trumbull.
The teams were tied 13-13 after nine innings Friday night before darkness suspended play, and the game resumed Saturday at 1 p.m. Both teams went down quickly in the 10th and 11th inning.
In the bottom of the twelfth, Westport had a chance to put the game away with the bases loaded and one out. But after a mound visit by manager Matt DeSabella, Fairfield was able to get out of the inning with an infield fly and a groundout to third.
In the bottom of the 13th, Westport started the inning off with a single to left field, followed up by a walk. After a sacrifice bunt advanced the runners to second and third with one out, a hit to right field would score the winning run.
Fairfield just could not get the bats going against Westport on Saturday. It was obviously not the outcome DeSabella was looking for, but he said he's very proud of his team.
"I'm extremely proud of them," DeSabella said. "They should all be really, really proud of themselves. They fought really, really hard all day yesterday and all day today. They kept fighting tooth and nail, non-stop."
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Luxury dog friendly holiday lodge in Yorkshire.
Abbey is an East facing lodge at Brompton Lakes in Richmond, North Yorkshire which has an impressive view of both lakes, overlooking a small island and close to the River Swale.
Abbey is a type B lodge with 3 stylish bedrooms, sleeping up to 6 guests in ultimate comfort. Their is a house bathroom and the master bedroom has luxury en suite facilities. The lodge has a spacious kitchen which is well equipped with everything you should need and more on a self catering Yorkshire holiday alongside the open plan living area with a cosy log burning stove, comfy sofas and full height glass sliding doors leading to the large private decking area with outdoor seating and a charcoal BBQ; the ideal place to take in the Yorkshire countryside and watch the surrounding wildlife.
What's Included
- Fully equipped kitchen with electric oven and hob
- Microwave
- Fridge and Freezer
- Kettle, toaster and cafetiere
- Dishwasher, Washing Machine and Dryer
- Tea and Coffee, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets and kitchen cloths.
- Welcome hamper including local treats
- Smart TV, DVD and Sound System
- Log burning stove with unlimited firelighters, matches and logs
- Iron and ironing board
- Luxury bed linen and towels
- Miller Harris toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Outdoor dining furniture and parasol
- Charcoal BBQ
- Private Parking
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Access to Tennis court and Racquets
- Complimentary bike hire, subject to availability
- Access is via a gravel path which has several steps.
- Cots and Highchairs can be provided free of charge
- Z-beds for children under the age of 10 for an additional cost of £25 each.
They say the best things in life are free – rolling countryside, open woodland and even the Brompton Lakes bike service! We've got a range of mountain bikes to suit all ages and can even provide a child seat or a tag along for little ones who are too young to ride, subject to availability.
Enjoy an early morning knock-about with the children or get down to some serious sets, it's up to you – either way, use of our hard surface court, racquets and balls are completely free. One to one or group tennis coaching is also available by our fully qualified and LTA accredited coach.
Ball Games
Why not try out your bowling skills with a game of boules on our special court or enjoy a game of cricket, croquet or rounders in our spacious grassed games area. You don't need to worry about equipment - it's all available to borrow from reception.
Private Dining
Private dining is a wonderful alternative to eating out in a restaurant, making full use of your holiday home and creating an intimate dining experience for guests who would like to take things a little bit easier or celebrate a special occasion. We currently use three different professional chefs who come and prepare, cook and serve a meal of your choice in the privacy and comfort of your holiday home... The service includes providing and cooking the food, setting the table, serving and clearing up after the main course - leaving you free to enjoy the rest of the evening. All you need to do is have a look at the sample menus and then call us on 01748 850 333 to put your order in.
Treatments and therapies
Relax, de-stress and improve your well being with the help of our therapist who can undertake treatments in the comfort of your own holiday home... All you need to do is choose which treatment you want and call us on 01748 850 333 for us to arrange for you.
Capture special moments with a professional photography session in the relaxed and picturesque setting of your own holiday home. We can arrange a photo shoot with an expert photographer in the comfort of your own lodge, with the five star interior and surrounding countryside as a beautiful backdrop. Great if you're here to celebrate a special occasion or even if you just want a high quality memento of your stay. Call us on 01748 850 333 for more details or to arrange your special shoot.
Personal Training
We can arrange individual or group personal training sessions, limited to twelve people, from our highly experienced instructor which can include circuit training, pilates, postural awareness, boxing pad work, kettle bells or pre/post pregnancy training.
Call us on 01748 850 333 to book a session.
Alfresco Adventures
Enjoy the great Yorkshire outdoors with a 3 hour group activity with Alfresco Adventures at Ellerton Park in Richmond, North Yorkshire. Book paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, raft building, archery or rock climbing with your group whilst staying with us!
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We can arrange a special delivery of fabulous flowers for all occasions from our award winning local florist; The Flower Studio in Richmond. Pick from a £30, £40 or £50 bunch to brighten up your stay!
Love Science
Make your holiday go with a bang (and a fizz and a bubble) with our group of experienced club leaders from Love Science who will come to your holiday home and impress any little scientists in your group with a whole host of cool experiments including using electrical launchers to design the perfect paper plane, making amazing colour changing pictures, performing magic tricks, messing around with fizzy acid rainbows and, of course making plenty of slime!
Guest Information
Find out useful information about Brompton Lakes and our personal recommendations of things to do and see in the local area.
Read our Guest Handbook here...
Loyalty Card
A loyalty card can be issued to the lead guest after their third visit to any Holiday at Home property, which entitles the bearer to a 10% discount off all subsequent bookings.
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Brompton Lakes, Easby, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7EJ
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PATIENTS undergoing operations in a new £34million surgical building at Taunton's Musgrove Park Hospital are likely to get a good night's sleep and go home sooner.
The keys to the Jubilee Building, which contains 112 single en-suite bedrooms, were handed over by construction firm Bam to the Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation on Thursday.
Trust chairman Rosalinde Wyke said the health authority had first looked almost 30 years ago at the project to replace outdated surgical facilities in the Old Building, which was constructed during the Second World War.
She said: "We should be very proud of the result. It's been a long project and we're absolutely delighted we've now got it in place.
"It will make a real difference to staff and patients.
"I know that for most patients, single rooms give them privacy and dignity and for many an uninterrupted night's sleep, as well as shortening their stay in hospital."
The first patients are due to be operated on in the Jubilee Building by mid March, with the facility likely to be fully operational by the end of the month.
Senior project manager Steve Power said: "This building is one of the reasons I was interested in coming to work at Musgrove five years ago.
"It's fantastic to see it almost finished and nearly ready for patients to move in."
Sister Donna Ryan said: "It will make a big difference to the patients and will be a huge change for staff as well."
Junior sister Kizzy Hamblin said: "We're very excited and can't wait to move in."
Steve Tapson, regional director for Bam Construction, said: "It's a great sense of achievement. It's a real collaborative project that's had an extremely long gestation period.
"It's very satisfying to see the building completed and everybody's absolutely delighted with it."


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