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In this article, I look at overthinking (and its cousin, anxiety) from an evolutionary perspective and offer some practical strategies that have helped me deal with them more effectively.
But first, it's worth defining the term overthinking. I'm talking about repetitive, obsessive, non-productive thoughts that negatively affect your quality of life.
Overthinking is separate from what you might call deep thinking or critical thinking, both of which are productive, under your control, and do not negatively affect you. In fact, I highly recommend thinking both deeply and critically. As you will see, focused, intentional thinking is part of the antidote to overthinking.
The Anxious Ape
Overthinking is often associated with anxious thoughts. Indeed, a useful way to conceptualize overthinking is as one manifestation of anxiety.
But why do we have anxiety in the first place? Where does it come from? What purpose does it serve?
Humans have existed on earth for about two million years. For ninety-nine percent of that time, we've had to contend with very different problems than those we deal with today.
Specifically, our brains have evolved to deal with immediate threats to our survival, not vague anxieties about the future. Our early human ancestors used to be absolutely certain about what they were afraid of, including but not limited to: predators, treacherous environments, and being unable to find food.
But this fear and anxiety served a useful purpose: Those who worried more about threats to their survival stayed alive longer than those who didn't. We are the descendants of those anxious and vigilant Homo Sapiens.
In other words, anxiety isn't a bug in our cognitive circuitry, it's a feature of it.
(If you want to hear more on this topic, I recommend listening to the last 20 minutes or so of my podcast episode with cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman, "Rethinking Reality").
Overthinking is a modern problem.
One of the many unintended consequences of our rapid ecological success as a species is that our brains haven't had a chance to adapt to our new environment. We went from using stone tools to building civilizations in the span of about 70,000 years -- a blink of an eye in evolutionary terms.
As a result, we're no longer certain what to worry about. We are like the winner of an evolutionary lottery who doesn't quite know how to handle our windfall or navigate our luxurious yet unfamiliar new lifestyle.
Today, most of us aren't facing immediate threats to our existence but rather vague anxieties about our relationships, our jobs, and the future.* In the absence of survival-based threats, our ancient problem-solving brain effectively "short-circuits" and goes into overthinking mode.
Our brains are still running the same "survival software" that helped keep us alive for millions of years. The downside is that this software works so well, it continues to look for problems even when there are none.
In order to maintain our mental and emotional health, we can no longer rely exclusively on that outdated survival software; we need to update it. Our modern world requires a different toolkit with different strategies. Below are a few such strategies to help you let go of repetitive, obsessive, non-productive thoughts that negatively affect your quality of life.
Strategy #1: Write down what's bothering you.
I suspect a good portion of what we call overthinking is probably underthinking. Here's what I mean: If you find yourself engaging in repetitive, obsessive, non-productive thoughts, it's likely you haven't precisely identified or fully unpacked what's bothering you.
Often, overthinking is the result of a combination of issues that haven't been fully analyzed.
Identify exactly what you're overthinking about and write it down. This is also a good way to practice becoming the "observer"of your thoughts and increase awareness of the unconscious mental chatter that is often at the root of overthinking. This is a practice Eckhart Tolle talks about in his book, The Power of Now.
You may find, as I have, that simply clarifying your problems in this way is a massive help because it turns vague worries into concrete problems that you can act on -- a truly empowering feeling.
Strategy #2: Examine your worries with finer resolution.
Once you've clearly stated exactly what you're worried/anxious/bothered/unsure about, deconstruct it into its component parts. Here are some questions you can ask yourself to help with this process:
"What am I afraid of?"
The emotions at the root of overthinking are often fear-based, such as anxiety or insecurity.
"Why is this causing me to feel anxious/worried/afraid etc?"
Putting this into words can often help to relieve a good portion of your mental burden.
"What can do about it?"
If you can do something, do it! If you can't, why worry?
"Will this matter a week/month/year from now?"
Applying a different time frame to your perceived problems can often help put things into perspective.
Strategy #3: Practice negative visualization
This strategy comes from the ancient philosophy of Stoicism, which itself is a precursor to modern day Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
In a nutshell, here's what you do. Let's say you're worried about some future event. Ask yourself these two important questions:
"What would be the worst possible outcome?"
"How would I deal with this situation if it happened?"
You might surprise yourself with how effective of a solution you come up with. Most situations are not catastrophic. Having a well thought-out back up plan will relieve a lot of your anxiety and need to overthink.
Even if there is no obvious practical solution, at the very least you can psychologically prepare for the situation. This lessens the "surprise factor" of unpleasant events, which is responsible for much of the mental anguish they inflict. It also gives you a sense of power and control, which are critical ingredients to feeling happy.
Strategy #4: Be aware of cognitive distortions.
After deconstructing your repetitive thoughts using the above questions, you might uncover some negative beliefs you have about yourself, the world, or your situation.
However, these beliefs are often cognitive distortions -- irrational ways of thinking that masquerade as logical but are actually distortions of reality.
When we are in a state of anxiety or depression, studies have shown that our ability to reason decreases significantly. Here are a few cognitive common cognitive distortions to be aware of:
Predicting a negative outcome without realistically considering the actual odds of that outcome (i.e. "If I go to the party tonight, nobody will want to talk with me.")
Thinking in extremes (i.e. You are a total failure or a total success, not taking into account that life is not black and white)
Taking one example of something and applying it to all cases (i.e. You didn't stick to your diet last week so you're probably not capable of making any lifestyle change). One does not follow the other.
For a full list of the different cognitive distortions that lead to this kind of maladaptive thinking, I recommend the book Feeling Good by David Burns. It's about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a useful tool for dealing with all kinds of maladaptive thinking.
The main idea here is to run your negative beliefs through some these filters and you'll start to gain some clarity on your situation and see where you may not be thinking clearly.
Strategy #5: Exercise.
Intense exercise can be an extremely effective tool for getting you out of your head and into your body. It's hard to have obsessive thoughts when you're gasping for breath. On my podcast, I asked Ryan Holiday how he deals with overthinking and this was one of his top strategies. You can listen to that episode here. (Bonus: this strategy also increases your overall health).
Strategy #6: Talk about your thoughts with someone you trust.
This can be used as an adjunct or a replacement to the first strategy I described above. If you are more verbally/socially inclined, this might be an effective option for you.
The feedback you receive from another person might offer the perspective shift you need to get out of your head. Clarifying your concerns with a significant other, friend, family member or therapist can help you realize where you might be getting stuck.
These aren't quick fixes but they are good starting points when dealing with overthinking and, to some extent, anxiety.
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or psychologist and I don't play one on the internet. If you are dealing with clinical anxiety or other mental health issues, this advice should not be construed as a replacement for professional treatment. These are just strategies that have helped me.
P.S. I also recorded a podcast episode about this topic. You can listen to it here.
*Although there are many who still endure survival-related problems on a daily basis, most of us live in relative comfort compared to our hunter-gatherer ancestors.
Ruben Chavez is a writer, personal development educator, and host of The Think Grow Podcast. His Instagram account, ThinkGrowProsper, has amassed over 3 million followers. Along with his blog, these platforms are his way of inspiring and connecting with thoughtful, creative, and ambitious people just like you.


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Restaurants By Cuisine
Mexican Food Restaurants In Bryan
Mapped Restaurants Bryan
Taco Cabana
2410 Briarcrest Dr
(979) 776-0555
Coco Loco
1607 S Texas Ave
(979) 822-3663
Las Mexicanas Taqueria
810a W Wm J Bryan Pkwy
(979) 402-3553
Los Cucos
1521 Texas Ave S
College station
(979) 680-8896
Casa Rodriguez Restaurant
300 N Bryan Ave
(979) 779-0916
Ninfas Mexican Restaurant
1102 Harvey Rd
College station
(979) 693-0506
El Vale
1305 W Wm J Bryan Pkwy Ste 300
(979) 779-6065
MI Cocina Restaurant
326 George Bush Dr
College station
(979) 965-6666
700 Earl Rudder Fwy S
College station
(979) 260-9086
Taco Bell
920 S Texas Ave
Burger Boy
4337 Wellborn Rd
(979) 318-3974
Taco Cabana
701 Texas Ave S
College station
(979) 693-1904
Freebirds World Burrito
College station
(979) 846-9298
La Bodega
102 Church Ave
College station
(979) 822-3663
Maggie's Taqueria
1311 S Texas Ave
(979) 822-0099
Taco Bell
310 Harvey Rd
College station
Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy
840 University Dr E
College station
(979) 260-3400
Ozona Grill
520 Harvey Rd
College station
(979) 694-4618
Taqueria El Tio
911 N Bryan Ave
(979) 775-8054
On The Border Mexican Grill
709 Texas Ave S
College station
(979) 695-2492
Raspas El Payasito
1005 S Coulter Dr
(979) 823-8682
Taco Bell
731 University Dr
College station
815 University Dr
College station
(979) 260-2282
Taco Bell
3501 E 29th St
Pepe's Mexican Cafe
3312 S College Ave
(979) 779-2457
Mexican Restaurants Bryan
The ultra-popular Mexican cuisine revolves around three central ingredients: corn, beans and chilies. Together with meat, vegetables and a unique combination of fragrant herbs such as cilantro and oregano, they give rise to delightfully satisfying meals that can be enjoyed at any Bryan Mexican restaurant. Gobble your way through a multi-textured taco or the softer burrito for a convenient snack or meal on the go, or leisurely savor an intricately-flavored stew together with rice. Polish off your meal with a slice of the decadent tres leches cake or churros dunked into a steaming cup of thick chocolate. Fortunately, Bryan offers authentic and modified versions of these typically earthy dishes from a variety of establishments such as colorful sidewalk stalls to festive restaurants to meet every budget.

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In the preface to his enchanting compilation of Burmese fairytales, legends and myths, Jan-Philipp Sendker explains that he encountered many of these narratives through various trips to Myanmar while researching his novels The Art of Hearing Heartbeats and A Well-Tempered Heart. The stories "exposed the rich mythologies of the various ethnicities of Burma, the spirituality of its people, and the impact of centuries of Buddhist thought."
The Long Path to Wisdom is filled with magic and royalty, nature and reincarnation. The tales tend to be short but dense with meaning and moral. Lessons are learned, wrongs are righted and good triumphs. There's plenty to chew on, chuckle at and savor. They also reflect universal themes, bearing similarities to stories from other cultures. "The White Crow and Love" may remind some readers of Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid. Some tales, like "The Story of Father and His Son," provide mythological explanations for nature. A couple's only son has extraordinary strength, and when he dies, his father advises him to give that strength to the wind and the water. Readers can learn lessons from clever animals such as crocodiles, tigers and monkeys in much the same way as Aesop's fables.
Young and old alike will enjoy traveling through the forests, farms, kingdoms and villages of Burma. The rich landscape is as captivating as the mystical nats (or spirits) that inhabit the pages of this book. Simple writing with complex meaning and rich culture, The Long Path to Wisdom is a great addition to any fairytale collection. --Jen Forbus, freelancer


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Hillary Clinton and Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont will have their first one-on-one face-off in a presidential debate, five days before voters in New Hampshire head to the polls for the primary election.
With the Democratic race tightening, the candidates have agreed to participate in additional debates, and the first one falls on Thursday at 9 p.m. Eastern time. Chuck Todd of NBC News and Rachel Maddow of MSNBC will moderate the event, which will take place at the University of New Hampshire in Durham. Here is how to tune in.
On television: The debate will be broadcast live on MSNBC, a cable network of NBC.
Online: For the digitally inclined, the debate will stream live at MSNBC.com and on NBCNews.com. No cable authentification credentials will be required.
On social media: Facebook and Twitter will be buzzing with commentary about the debate and using #DemDebate will help you stay apprised of that conversation.
On radio: Subscribers to Sirius XM will be able to hear Mr. Sanders and Mrs. Clinton from the comfort of their radios.
And, as always, you can follow along here with our live chat and real-time fact-checking and analysis.


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Rapidly gain new Arabic language skills through intensive language study in Jordan. The program is appropriate for all skill levels, from beginning to advanced.
Develop and expand competencies in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Modern Standard Arabic and Jordanian colloquial Arabic.
You will be fully immersed in an Arabic-only environment. You'll increase your conversational proficiency and improve your pronunciation. You'll develop skills in counting, giving directions, and ordering in a restaurant, and you'll cement new skills by writing and telling stories in Arabic. Ultimately, you'll develop the tools necessary to increase language proficiency independently.
Learn in highly interactive classroom, homestay, and field-based settings.
Classes are held at the SIT center from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM, Sunday through Thursday. The center offers a number of important amenities including a language and cultural library, a quiet study room, wireless internet, and satellite TV broadcasting live Arabic news channels. You'll engage local community members in simple conversations until you can communicate comfortably with native speakers.
Live with a host family in Amman, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
The program explores the interplay of small and large scale technologies, using the refugee population. Amman is a welcoming, relatively small city, and students frequently explore the city by foot. You will discover gleaming white houses, kebab stalls, and cafés with rich Arabian coffee. You'll visit the imposing Roman Amphitheater, built under Emperor Antoninus Pius (138–161 AD). Your Arabic classes will take place at SIT's center in the Abdoun neighborhood, an upscale community in West Amman. Abdoun Circle, a hub for restaurants and cafés, is nearby.
Receive customized Arabic lessons focused on the sites and communities visited and learn to communicate in a variety of situations with native Arabic speakers, incorporating culturally appropriate gestures.
Visit Petra, the Dead Sea, Aqaba, Ajloun, Wadi Rum, Jerash, and the Dana Nature Reserve.
Read, listen to, and analyze stories from the Jordanian press and other Arab media outlets (ARAB 3009 students only).
Critical Global Issue of Study
Migration | Identity | Resilience
Key Topics of Study
Key Topics of Study
- Speaking, listening, reading, and writing Arabic
- Communication in a variety of situations with native Arabic speakers, incorporating culturally appropriate gestures
- Stories from the Jordanian press and other Arab media outlets (ARAB 3000 students only)
- Conversational proficiency as a solid foundation for further learning
- Tools to increase language proficiency independently
Based in Amman, this intensive field-based Arabic language immersion program uses a content-based approach. Students engage in an Arabic-only environment of classroom instruction, field exercises, and homestays to learn Arabic and Arab culture. The emphasis of the course is Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), with additional instruction in Jordanian colloquial Arabic. Students gain an understanding of Arabic diglossia and proper usage of MSA versus colloquial. Students at an advanced proficiency level will have a Media Arabic component built into the curriculum.
The following syllabi are representative of this program. Because courses develop and change over time to take advantage of dynamic learning opportunities, actual course content will vary from term to term. The syllabi can be useful for students, faculty, and study abroad offices in assessing credit transfer. Read more about credit transfer.
- Beginning Modern Standard Arabic – syllabus
- (ARAB1009 / 9 credits / 135 hours)
- Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic – syllabus
- (ARAB2009 / 9 credits / 135 hours)
- Advanced Modern Standard Arabic and Media Arabic – syllabus
- (ARAB3009 / 9 credits / 135 hours)
- The courses are designed to equip students with a proficiency level in spoken Modern Standard Arabic to prepare them to engage in everyday communication by addressing the four basic skills of the language: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Based on in-country evaluation, including oral proficiency testing for non-beginners, students are placed in beginning, intermediate, or advanced classes. Courses are designed not only to help students acquire Modern Standard Arabic, but also to learn Jordanian Colloquial Arabic and attendant cultural aspects of Jordan. Cultural awareness is reinforced through field exercises and the homestay experience. In addition to daily scheduled classes, students participate in field-oriented educational visits to further enrich their language experiences. Courses are also designed to help students gain an understanding of Arabic diglossia and proper usage of Modern Standard Arabic versus colloquial. Students at the advanced level have a Media Arabic component built into the curriculum. This component focuses on the acquisition of specialized vocabulary used in print and electronic media in the Arab world. Students read, listen to, and analyze stories from the local Jordanian press and other Arab media outlets.
Please note that in order to take advantage of dynamic learning opportunities, program excursions may occasionally vary.
Educational excursions outside of Amman reveal Jordan's rich heritage, culture, and geography while providing exceptional opportunities for you to practice your language skills.
North and South Jordan
On a five-day excursion to north and south Jordan, you'll receive customized Arabic lessons focusing on the communities you visit and participate in highly interactive conversations about the places you see. You'll practice Arabic during the entire trip, including during travel.
Highlights of this excursion include:
You will see the extraordinary ruins of ancient Jerash, one of the most impressive and best preserved Roman cities outside of Italy. Here, you may have the chance to attend the Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts, an annual international cultural event featuring famous Arabic poets, singers, and writers. Past programs have included the Moscow Ballet's Cinderella, a flamenco performance by Ara de Madrid, a contemporary dance play by Jollanar from Syria, and a Japanese poetry and music performance by Keiko Koma.
Ajloun is home to the Castle of Ajloun or Qalaat Errabadh (Arabic for "Hilltop Castle"). The fortress was built by Muslims in 1184–85 to protect the region from invading Crusaders. You will spend a night at the Ajloun Forest Lodge, which occupies a large clearing enclosed by oak, pistachio, and strawberry trees and offers beautiful views. Occasionally, one can see as far away as Jebel Sheikh in Lebanon.
The Dead Sea
The Dead Sea is the most spectacular natural landscape in Jordan. In addition to being one of the lowest points on Earth, the Dead Sea is the world's richest source of natural salts.
Wadi Mujib
You can explore Wadi Mujib, a spectacular gorge that enters the Dead Sea. The Mujib Reserve of Wadi Mujib is the lowest nature reserve in the world. This is an optional excursion and will incur a small additional charge.
Aqaba is an important port city dating back to 4000 BCE. Also known as Ayla, Aqaba was once ruled by the Mamluk Sultan from Egypt.
Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum is among the most stunning desertscapes in the world. Here, you will experience the exceptional hospitality of the desert people and Bedouin tribes. You may share mint tea or cardamom coffee in Bedouins' tents or join them by the fire under a starry desert sky.
Petra is a treasure of the ancient world, a UNESCO World Heritage site dubbed one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. After hearing a lecture about Petra, "the Rose-Red City," you will explore the city in small groups to see firsthand the topics of the lecture. The visit will conclude with a debriefing and conversation in Arabic.
Dana Nature Reserve
The dynamic topography of the Dana Nature Reserve extends from the top of the Jordan Rift Valley to the desert lowlands of Wadi Araba. You will see its impressive mountains, the ancient ruins of Feinan, the cliffs of Wadi Dana, and Dana village. You'll discuss and read about the reserve in Arabic.
Welcome to SIT Jordan!
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and Staff
Ashraf Alqudah, PhD, Academic Director
Ashraf holds a PhD in clinical and medical psychology from the College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, and an MA in psychology from the University of Jordan. He specializes in clinical medical psychology and the psychology of chronic pain. His area of research interest includes psychopathology, psychological treatments and psychotherapies, and psycho-social support for refugees and displaced persons. Ashraf is also affiliated with the department of psychology at the University of Jordan in Amman and has worked on projects conducted by a number of health organizations that included Doctors of the World Organization, the War Trauma Foundation, and the Antares Foundation. He is a member of the Higher Council of the Humanitarian Support Network of Jordan and the Jordanian Mental Health Licensing Committee. Since 2008, he has been involved with the SIT in Jordan for years, as lecturer, ISP advisor, coordinator of the Research Methods and Ethics course, and academic director. Ashraf has co-authored a number of articles that have appeared in the Journal of Cybertherapy and Rehabilitation, the Journal of Pain Research, and the International Journal of Psychological Studies. He is currently finishing a research project on stress and burnout sources among NGO workers working with refugees.
Rania Kasab Harfoushi, Program Assistant / Student Affairs
Rania Harfoushi received a master's degree in international business management from the University of Surrey in England and a BA in business administration from Applied Science University in Jordan. She has experience in human resources management and sports management. Her language and cross-cultural skills fit the needs of SIT's diverse student population. Rania is responsible for managing student affairs and helping students cope with challenges they face while studying in Amman.
Riham Al-Naimat, Academic Coordinator and Language Instructor
Riham holds a master's degree in Arabic language and literature from Al-Albayt University. She has been SIT's language instructor for intermediate high and advanced levels since 2010. She was an Arabic instructor at the Jordanian Ministry of Education and at international schools in Saudi Arabia.
I wasn't just studying Arabic this past summer in Jordan; I was living it.
The homestay is an integral part of the SIT experience. During your homestay, you'll become a member of a local family, sharing meals with them, joining them for special occasions, talking with them in their language, and experiencing the host country through their eyes. Homestay placements are arranged by a local coordinator who carefully screens and approves each family. Students frequently cite the homestay as the highlight of their program. Read more about SIT homestays.
Except while on excursion, you'll live with a family in West Amman. This offers you an outstanding window into Jordanian urban culture. For six weeks, you'll be immersed in a different culture and lifestyle and will gain an understanding of your host family's perspectives and values—all while practicing your language skills.
Most homestay families are middle class and enjoy high standards of living while maintaining the customs of a typical Arab home. You will partake in everyday activities such as sharing breakfast, participating in family outings, and shopping. In some cases, you will experience a Jordanian wedding or other traditional cultural activities. All host families are carefully selected.
Cost and Scholarships
Cost and Scholarships
SIT Study Abroad is committed to making international education accessible to all students. Scholarship awards generally range from $500 to $5,000 for semester programs and $500 to $3,000 for summer programs. This year, SIT will award more than $1.5 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students.
SIT Pell Grant Match Award. SIT Study Abroad provides matching grants to students receiving Federal Pell Grant funding for the term during which they are studying with SIT. This award can be applied to any SIT program. Qualified students must complete the scholarship portion of their application. View all SIT Study Abroad scholarships.
Tuition: $7,917
The tuition fee covers the following program components:
- Cost of all lecturers who instruct students in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), Jordanian colloquial Arabic, and Jordanian culture
- All educational excursions to locations such as Jerash, Ajloun, the Dead Sea, Wadi Mujib, Aqaba, Wadi Rum, Petra, the Dana Nature Reserve, and local media centers
- All cultural activities assigned by the academic director
- Health insurance throughout the entire program period
Room & Board: $2,375
The room and board fee covers the following program components:
- All accommodations during the entire program period. This includes during orientation, time in the program base (Amman), on all excursions, and during the evaluation period
- The homestay (six weeks in Amman)
- All meals for the entire program period. Meals are covered by SIT Study Abroad directly, through a stipend, or through the homestay.
Estimated Additional Costs:
Airfare to Program Site
Airline pricing can vary greatly due to the volatility of airline industry pricing, flight availability, and specific flexibility/restrictions on the type of ticket purchased. Students may choose to take advantage of frequent flyer or other airline awards available to them, which could significantly lower their travel costs.
Visa Expenses: $ 60
Immunizations: Varies
Books & Supplies: $300
International Phone: Each student must bring a smart phone that is able to accept a local SIM card with them to their program, or they must purchase a smart phone locally.
Discretionary Expenses
Personal expenses during the program vary based on individual spending habits and budgets. While all meals and accommodations are covered in the room and board fee, incidentals and personal transportation costs differ depending on the non-program-related interests and pursuits of each student. To learn more about personal budgeting, we recommend speaking with alumni who participated in a program in your region. See a full list of our alumni contacts. Please note that free time to pursue non-program-related activities is limited.
Please Note: Fees and additional expenses are based on all known circumstances at the time of calculation. Due to the unique nature of our programs and the economics of host countries, SIT reserves the right to change its fees or additional expenses without notice.
In order to make study abroad more accessible, SIT's partner colleges and universities may charge home school tuition fees for their students participating on an SIT Study Abroad program. If your institution has an agreement with SIT and charges fees different from those assessed by SIT, please contact your study abroad advisor for more details. The SIT published price is the cost to direct enroll in the SIT program. Tuition fees may vary for students based on your home college's or university's billing policies with SIT.


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The Promoting Readiness for Engineering Professions (PREP) Foundation is a non-profit, non-partisan Foundation dedicated to providing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum and other educational resources to students and educators, as well as professional development opportunities for the existing and future engineering and related workforce.
We provide students and teachers with targeted mentoring and support from engineering and related professionals and administer educational competitions, programs, and events. Additionally, we engage in research, studies, and polling to identify and measure program effectiveness as well as workforce training needs.


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Rosery Apparel | Spring 2016
Spring is here in Australia, and over the weekend I added some new spring dresses to the online store. I'm so excited to share these new dresses with you, as I have been working on perfecting the patterns for them for many months. Without any further ado, let me introduce the new dresses!
Here's another Eva dress made from beautiful vintage swan fabric. It is without a doubt one of the prettiest dresses I have ever made. It looks like a ballerina dress! You can find this dress for sale here.
The second new dress style I've been working on is called the Rosa dress. It features a sleeveless bodice with a cute little waist tie that can be tied into a bow either at the front or the back (I'm not sure which way I prefer!). This dress is made from beautiful vintage floral fabric, that's so perfect for spring! You can find this dress for sale here.
Another gorgeous Eva dress, made from a unique vintage rose print fabric in peachy tones. I absolutely adore the fabric of this dress, it's the perfect dress for the warmer months. This one is for sale here.
And lastly, another Rosa dress in a beautiful floral fabric. There was only enough fabric for one of these dresses, available in SIZE 10. If I had more of this fabric I would be making myself one for sure! This one is for sale here.
I hope you like these new spring styles. Let me know which one your favourite is! x


text: Phil Pardell began his music career in 1995 by studying and performing with some of Southern California's best musicians. He moved to Philadelphia in 2003, and in 2007, he graduated from the University of the Arts, with a Bachelors of Music in Instrumental Jazz Studies. During and following his years at UARTS, Phil sharpened his teeth performing with Philadelphia's finest musicians in a variety of styles ranging from avant-garde jazz and Brazilian batucada, to progressive indie rock and shoe gaze. In 2011, Phil moved back to San Diego County, and by 2013 took on a full schedule of students and eventually the role of Music Director at School Of Rock Oceanside. Phil currently makes a living performing, teaching private lessons, and producing/recording music. Phil is co-host to Korey "Kingston" Horn on the Drum Brigade show and podcast. You can catch Phil performing all over San Diego County with a variety of groups including Cassie B Project, JB & the Movers, The Tommy Mitchell Show, Vaudeville Radio, Cathouse Thursday, The BoomTown Stingers, and Charlotte Littlehales. Phil currently resides in the Fallbrook area and is available to teach a variety of techniques and styles, perform, record, or go the the road for your next tour. Don't miss the opportunity to work with this professional, versatile, and enthusiastic musician. Phil is endorsed by Vessel Drums, Haram Drum Sticks, Drum Brigade, and Drum Flip.


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Saturday, January 13, 2018
Appetizing Aperture: 5Church's Rest My Ruby Rest Cocktail
Aromatherapy devotees trust citrus oils and essences to energize and uplift spirits -- two qualities guaranteed to brighten any winter day or night. So why not imbibe those citrusy elements in a cocktail, like "Rest My Ruby Rest" at 5Church Atlanta in Midtown. Lead bartender Keyatta Mincey dry shakes a mix of Reposado Patrón tequila, hibiscus syrup, lemon juice, Peychaud's bitters, 18.21 hibiscus bitters and egg white, reshakes with ice and double-strains the works into a vintage-style glass. Expressed lemon peel and a hibiscus bloom garnish this glass of Florida-ish sunshine.
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Brahman Bull Bronze Sculpture
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This brand new Brahman bull bronze sculpture is a high quality reproduction made in hot cast bronze using the lost wax method. It has been professionally mounted to a solid marble base. The signature "Juno" can be found in its base. We found this lovely piece in England and are proud to display it in our Atlanta furniture store today. It would make a wonderful gift and can be displayed on a desk, shelf, or mantle.
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Oct. 11 (UPI) — Snoop Dogg traveled to Ohio to check out the Cleveland Browns practice ahead of their Week 6 clash against the Los Angeles Chargers.
And it appears he is a fan of the Browns' start to the 2018 season.
The rapper made the visit on Wednesday and has a relationship with Browns coach Hue Jackson, dating back to Jackson's previous coaching stops. Snoop tossed some passes, exchanged pleasantries with Browns players and assessed the team's start to the season, following its 0-16 campaign in 2017.
"Snoop, I have known him for quite a while," Jackson told reporters. "He has been around some other places I have been. I will not say what teams they were. It was good to have him out for a moment. A lot of guys see him on the sideline, and his message was 'Man, you guys are doing some good things, some really good things.'"
"Dawg Pound, you better turn up this week!"
Thanks for stopping by practice, @SnoopDogg! 🐶 pic.twitter.com/NkEwArndN8
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) October 10, 2018
Jackson said that the visit was great and he expects other people to jump on the Browns' bandwagon.
"There are going to be a lot of people that want to come be on this wagon when the wagon gets rolling, and we are going to circle the wagon," Jackson said. "I know that because I did not see any of these people the last two years."
"I am still the same guy. I still knew all of these people prior to this year. We are not going to get caught up in any of that. Our players won't, and that is my message to them. We are going to work, and we are going to continue to get better and see where we are."
Snoop is a notorious Pittsburgh Steelers fan, which is a bit awkward since the Steelers are in the AFC North with the Browns. He stopped by Ohio while on his way to Detroit for his Redemption of a Dogg stage play tour.
.@SnoopDogg in the house! 🐶 pic.twitter.com/hDG02PJHsJ
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) October 10, 2018
"I like a lot of players y'all got on your team," Snoop said during an appearance on Cleveland Browns Daily. "I like what y'all doing. [Jarvis] Landry, [Baker] Mayfield, [Myles] Garrett, [Jabrill] Peppers. It's a bunch of guys I like how they get down."
Snoop's play tour comes to Cleveland on Oct. 28.


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"Some Dreams Live On In Time Forever..."
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Friend of the podcast Linedy Genao shares the unlikely story of making her Broadway debut in the company of On Your Feet!
I booked a Broadway show, my first professional theater job ever, from an open call while working at a bank and pursuing a career in business. My journey to the Broadway stage began almost three years ago, and I still pinch myself to make sure it's real. On Your Feet! literally changed the trajectory of my life. My cast calls me the "Dominican princess," or the "crybaby" since I cried just about every single day out of disbelief that this life-long dream of mine came true.
With a CVS-printed headshot taken on an iPhone 5, and a resume of my high school performances, I walked into the open call of, On Your Feet! feeling everything possible. I was embarrassed, nervous, and a bit out of place yet, at the same time, filled with a sense of confidence because I felt that my passion would shine through. No other show I've been a part of has allowed me to be so authentic. To be, ME! The show was looking for Triple Threat Latina/os who could sing/dance/act and I immediately thought, "Me! Me! Me! They're looking for someone just like me!" All I had to do was be myself, dance/sing the songs I grew up with, and speak the language I first learned, Spanish. The audition was indescribable. I was walking on air.
I've loved to sing since I was little. I sang at my church in Brooklyn, NY, and took any and every opportunity to sing when my family and I moved to Connecticut. When college applications rolled around, I told myself, "If I don't get into the best schools for musical theater, then I'm not good enough to be on Broadway." And guess what? I didn't get into NYU and Ithaca, the "top two schools for musical theater" that I had heard of at the time. Instead, I went to UCONN and completed a degree in business administration, putting theater on the back burner. I thought that maybe it was just meant to be a hobby.
After college, I started working at a private bank in NYC. On my lunch break one day, I decided to go on Broadwayworld.com to look for auditions and there it was, On Your Feet! This was the 4th professional audition that I had ever been to. I figured, hey I have "some" experience with auditioning, so why not give it a shot? They were again, looking for people like me.
I never in a million years imagined that I would get called back to not only be in the original Broadway cast ensemble creating my original track, but to also understudy the lead role of "Gloria Estefan." Yes, A PRINCIPLE ROLE ON BROADWAY! I still can't believe that sometimes. I was shot out of a cannon, leaving the world of banking, without a clue of what lay ahead on this new and incredible journey. This experience has allowed me to be a firm believer of pursuing what may seem like impossible dreams. My dream of being on Broadway turned into being a part of an original Broadway cast performing eight times a week, performing at incredible things like the Tony's, being the first understudy to go on as Gloria, and performing that role over 70 times. I couldn't be more grateful for it ALL.
Given my own crazy experience, I know that you will face challenges and obstacles that you never imagined, but in no way should they discourage you from developing your talents and pursuing your passions. Obstacles and challenges are temporary; they are simply there for you to learn and make you stronger!
Don't EVER let ANYONE tell you that you cannot achieve your dreams. YOU CAN! Continue to dream, continue to learn, continue to find any and every opportunity to showcase your talents, and most importantly, continue to have faith that it will happen when the time is right. If you love something enough, never stop fighting for it. Now, more than ever, I am convinced that the secret to success is perseverance. You don't necessarily need professional training or a degree from a fancy school to be successful. As long as you love what you want with all of your heart, your dream will become a reality. My dream came true and I have no doubt that yours will too!
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The bishops of the Archdiocese of Birmingham are to stay silent this November to raise much-needed funds for projects supporting young people, the Archbishop of Birmingham announced this week. Speaking at the Birmingham launch of the Million Minutes big sponsored silence taking place on Sunday, 6 November, the Archbishop encouraged others to join the bishops by staying silent or to sponsor them.
"Million Minutes is important to us because it is supporting projects and people that are central to our community," he said. "We should leap at the opportunity to be united with the young people of the Archdiocese."
Million Minutes encourages people and groups (not just bishops) to stay silent for up to 24 hours and get sponsored for it. The money raised will be given as grants to local and national projects that help vulnerable or forgotten young people. 750,000 minutes have so far been pledged, with 105,000 pledged at the launch event in Birmingham.
Million Minutes is supporting two local organisations, Alton Castle Youth Centre and the Andrew Robinson Young People's Trust. They will receive a share of the money raised to support specific projects with young people who are especially marginalised. Money will also be made available as small grants to youth and community groups.
Also speaking at the launch, Clive Robinson - father of the late Andrew Robinson and Trustee of the Young People's Trust - said the need among some young people in the Archdiocese was "quite mind boggling", and that the Million Minutes silence would support projects that play a "significant part in tackling the urgent problems of our society."
The sponsored silence will take place on Sunday, 6 November, with primary and secondary schools encouraged to join in between 7-11 November. It is hoped that both young people and adults will stay silent as a powerful message of solidarity.
"This is a campaign of silence which will speak up for young people as well as raising money to support them," said Danny Curtin, a Trustee of Million Minutes. People throughout the Archdiocese and throughout the UK are being asked to sign up online to stay silent and raise money at www.millionminutes.org/stay-silent
And that's not all. Million Minutes invites applications under its Small Grants programme for funding of up to £500 for projects in the UK undertaken by organisations, groups or even individuals who will work to enable young people to do things that transform our world, inspired by Catholic social teaching. Details can be found at http://www.millionminutes.org/grants/


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Family Booted From Stadium After Father Takes Disabled Daughter To Bathroom
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There's a lot of people at a sports match.
A lot of people in one place can be hard to control, so often stadiums have high security measures and a bunch of rules you have to follow. It's fair enough.
But, in cases of emergency or importance, sometimes rules need to be broken. For example: when you have a disabled daughter who urgently needs to use the bathroom.
This exact situation presented itself during an A-league soccer match in Sydney over the weekend. A father allegedly entered a restricted area so his daughter could access the disabled toilet as quickly as possible.
He and his three children were then escorted out of the stadium by police.
Footage posted on social media show's the moment the father, whose name is Rory Carroll, was approached by police during Sydney FC's semi-final clash with Melbourne Victory at Sydney's Jubilee Oval.
In the video, Rory can be heard telling officers he chose to take his daughter to the closest toilet to avoid walking further around the stadium.
"The disabled toilet that my daughter uses is over there, they won't let me take my daughter through," he added.
"That's what this is all about. And I tell you what, you guys want to kick me out because I can't take [her].".
Additional footage shows Rory and his family leaving the stadium with police as surrounding fans "boo" the officers.
In a statement obtained by Nine News, a NSW Police spokesperson said the father and his family were removed from the stadium after a violation of "seating protocols."
"Despite repeated requests by security, the man was unwilling to cooperate," the spokesperson said.
"Police assistance was called, the man was spoken to by officers and after further refusal was escorted from the stadium with his family."
Meanwhile, Rory posted his own version of events online, saying he was "assaulted by security [and] threatened by a senior police officer screaming.
The incident has caused significant backlash online.
All because stadium security couldn't bend the rules slightly for a little girl who just needed to use the bathroom.
Faith in humanity definitely not restored.
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Where To Stay
What's your travel personality? We picked 11 Miami hotels for every type.
Every traveler's looking for something a little different when they plan a trip to Miami. From scenesters to foodies and the best overall value, these are some of our favorite hotels for every travel personality.
1. Best for Scenesters: Soho Beach House
With its exclusive membership and celebrity clientele, Soho Beach House can consistently be relied for a buzzy scene.
4385 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
(786) 507-7900
2. Best for Party People: The Miami Beach EDITION
While there's certainly no shortage of nightlife options in Miami Beach, The EDITION offers one of the most unique experiences for party people. The semi-subterranean Basement nightclub consistently draws an eclectic crowd of tastemakers for its Disco Box dance club, four lane bowling alley and ice skating rink.
2901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
(786) 257-4500
3. Best for Foodies: Fontainebleau
With an Italian restaurant by Scott Conant, two restaurants by Michael Mina (an upscale steakhouse and lounge dedicated to pizza and burgers) and hip London Cantonese transplant Hakkasan, The Fontainebleau is a foodie's paradise.
4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
(800) 548-8886
4. Best Hipster Hideway: The Plymouth
This boutique hotel is tucked away on Collins Park just one block from the ocean. It's home to Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill with a chic indoor tiki bar, as well as a cozy courtyard swimming pool and playful rooms, some with clawfoot tubs at the foot of the bed.
336 21st St, Miami Beach
5. Best Cocktail Bar: Washington Park Hotel
Employees Only opened up a branch of their wildly popular West Village cocktail bar at the Washington Park Hotel, and some of their most talented barmen moved down to maintain the quality of the original establishment. Pop over for expertly mixed cocktails and a tantalizing menu of Eastern European bistro fare.
6. Best for Yogis: The Standard
If it's a wellness retreat you're after, The Standard has you covered with a full schedule of yoga classes, a peaceful hamam spa, plenty of healthy, organic menu options and a hip scene of likeminded mindful locals. There's also cocktails and rosé, so don't worry if that all sounds a little too mellow.
7. Best for Art Lovers: Faena
With two pieces by contemporary master Damien Hirst, a gilded cathedral lobby with neoclassical murals by Juan Gatti and a hotel conceived in collaboration with filmmaker Baz Luhrmann and his Academy Award-winning costume designer wife Catherine Martin, Faena is a masterpiece.
8. Best Way to Explore Brickell: EAST, Miami
As the flagship hotel of Brickell City Centre, EAST, Miami is the ideal launching pad to explore Miami's Financial District. It doesn't hurt that the beautiful hotel is also home to a South American parilla restaurant and the tallest rooftop bar in the city at 40 stories.
9. Best Cheap Hotel: The Freehand
Budget travelers have never checked into such stylish digs. The Freehand Miami is a hostel with both shared and private rooms anchored by the Broken Shaker, easily the city's most essential cocktail bar, as well as flavorful and inventive 27 Restaurant.
10. Best Limited Service: AC Hotel Miami Beach
Over the last few years there has been an influx in affordable, limited service lifestyle hotels in Miami Beach providing even more options for affordable access to the coveted destination. We love AC Hotel for its European-style tapas restaurant and sophisticated bar program featuring a wide selection of gin and vermouth-based cocktails.
11. Best Overall Value : The Confidante
When it comes to overall value, The Confidante delivers on everything you want from a Miami Beach hotel while consistently offering some of the most affordable prices. It gives you an ideally located oceanfront hotel with a stellar celebrity chef-helmed restaurant and a sharp design sensibility.
4041 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
(305) 424-1234
12. Editor's Pick: The Miami Beach EDITION
If money was no object and I could check into any hotel room for the weekend, I'd head straight to one of the two story bungalows at The Miami Beach EDITION. The digs are divine with a spa-like bathroom, a giant balcony overlooking the pool, the most comfortable bed and super soft linens, all in a tranquil white-washed environment that lulls you into deep relaxation. I also adore the poolscape, Jean-George's restaurants and the heavenly spa. Oh, and a little party at Basement never killed nobody.
2901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
(786) 257-4500


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Full Skeleton Memento Mori Memorial Ring
Full Skeleton Memento Mori Memorial Ring
Georgian 15k gold memento mori memorial ring. At the center of this ring under crystal glass stands a full figure of a skeleton, hand painted in miniature. The detail and artistry is unbelievable for being so tiny. Surrounding our friend is a split pearl border and very ornate shoulders and band. The leaves on the shoulders are a subtle green gold while the rest of the ring is a warm yellow gold. In the intricate carvings around the band you can see the inscription "John Thompson Mar 1773" The ring is unmarked but has been tested for 15 carat gold. Ring is in beautiful condition outside and has some minor marks inside from gold testing. The face of the ring measures 7/8" by 1/2". The weight is 7.1 grams. Size is 10 1/2.
Memento mori is the name given to jewelry from the 16th-18th century that was created as a reminder of our impending death. It is a latin phrase which translates to "remember you must die." We love these pieces as they remind us to seize life and live for today. This piece had the additional symbolism of remembering a loved one that passed before the owner.
Please note this ring should not be worn in water or when washing your hands to preserve it's delicate painting.


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Written by Michel Tremblay
Translated by Linda Gaboriau
Directed by Rob Coles
Presented by the London Community Players
Michel Tremblay's well-loved and award-winning play presents the story of one woman, Albertine, at five different times in her life. The older Albertines warn the younger ones of what is to come – "Our fate depends on you," Albertine at 70 says to Albertine at 30. Together, with her sister Madeleine, these five Albertines provide a moving portrait of the extraordinary life of an "ordinary" woman.
This new, updated translation by Linda Gaboriau celebrates this classic Canadian drama that has intrigued and delighted audiences around the world.
"Albertine in Five Times" is produced by special arrangement with Société Québécoise des Auteurs Dramatiques
Albertine at 30 - Alex Catherine Tremblay
Albertine at 40 - Mara Fraccaro
Albertine at 50 - Jane Upfold
Albertine at 60 - Mary Jane Walzak
Albertine at 70 - Fern Tepperman
Madeleine - Alex Attridge
Director - Rob Coles
Producer -Mona Brennan-Coles
Stage Manager - Chris Shoesmith
Costume Designer - Anne Mooney
Lighting Designer - Rob Coles
Set Designer - Mark Mooney
Sound Designer - Lisa Desgroseilliers


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Attendees will learn everything they need to know to sell their food and beverage products at New Jersey farmers markets and will have the opportunity to speak directly with farmers market managers.
Expected Attendees
Caterers, bakers, food truck operators and small specialty food makers
Saturday, March 2nd from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Kearny Point
78 John Miller Way
Kearny, New Jersey 07032
Event Schedule
9:00-9:30 AM Setup
10:00-11:30 AM Attendee Registration/Visits with Farmers Market Managers
11:30 AM -12:10 PM Panel Discussion with Q & A
12:10-1:00 PM Visits with Farmers Market Managers
1:00-1:30 PM Breakdown/Departures
Area farmers markets will have the opportunity to:
Connect directly with new and rising food and beverage businesses that are building followings and delivering on emerging food trends
Share the ins and outs of selling products at your unique event
Participate in a panel discussion to offer tips that entrepreneurs can use to make the most of their farmers market experiences
Receive mention on event promotional materials, event registration site, Hudson Kitchen website and social media platforms
Showcase your farmers market to the New Jersey culinary community, local press and media partners
Hudson Kitchen also will provide each market with a dedicated table, tablecloth, chairs and signage. Free parking.
Participation by at least one market representative; limit two representatives
Arrival by 9 AM to set up your table with promotional materials, postcards, banners, etc.
Promotion of the Meet the Farmers Market event on your social media networks and in your email newsletter
Friday, February 7, 2019
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Adult Homeless Services Request for Programmatic Qualifications is Now Open!
August 17, 2018 | Portland, Or. – The City of Portland/Multnomah County's Joint Office of Homeless Services is seeking applications to qualify organizations to provide a range of services to adults unaccompanied by minor children who are experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness in Multnomah County – listed as RFPQ-26-2019 (1). This RFPQ will be comprised of two stages: Stage I will qualify applicants on organizational qualifications, while Stage II will qualify organizations to provide specific components of Adult Homeless Services.
Stage I released today, August 17, at 8:00 AM. It will be open for approximately 30 days, with a submission deadline of Monday, September 17, 2018 at 4:00 PM. Those who qualify in Stage I will be invited to apply for Stage II upon its release in mid-October.
Multnomah County Procurement Services will be holding a Stage I informational meeting for interested applicants, also known as a Pre-Proposal Conference, on Friday, August 24, from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. It will be held at 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 1st Floor Boardroom, Portland, OR 97214. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to attend.
To apply, applicants must be registered on MultCo Marketplace. For more information and to access this RFPQ, visit Multnomah County's Supplier Portal.


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Normal neurologic and developmental outcome after an accidental intravenous infusion of expressed breast milk in a neonate.
Ryan CA, Mohammad I, Murphy B. Pediatrics. 2006;117:236-238.
The authors present a case study of accidental intravenous breast milk administration to a premature infant. They discuss using both root cause analysis and a professional network to illustrate the value of finding systemic contributions to rare but potentially dangerous mistakes.
Web Resource > Multi-use Website
Better Health for Mothers and Babies.
American Hospital Association.
Maternal harm is a patient safety concern that is increasingly prioritized in regulatory and care delivery environments. This website provides tools, policies, news articles, case studies, and information for patients and families to inform efforts to protect mothers and infants across geographic regions.
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Implementing strategies to identify and mitigate adverse safety events: a case study with unplanned extubations.
Hatch LD, Rivard M, Bolton J, et al. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2019;45:295–303.
The authors describe how the use of statistical process control charts facilitated rapid identification of a cluster of unplanned extubations in a neonatal intensive care unit. They advocate for the use of continuous monitoring tools to help alert teams to possible safety events and improvement opportunities.
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Use of quality indicators to compare point-of-care testing errors in a neonatal unit and errors in a STAT central laboratory.
Cantero M, Redondo M, Martín E, Callejón G, Hortas ML. Clin Chem Lab Med. 2015;53:239-247.
In this study of a single neonatal unit, point-of-care testing resulted in many more quality errors compared to central laboratory testing. More than 45% of the point-of-care tests lacked appropriate patient identification, a problem the authors hope to fix by changing to a barcoding system in their hospital.
Journal Article > Review
Changing practice to improve patient safety and quality of care in perinatal medicine.
Kaplan HC, Ballard J. Am J Perinatol. 2012;29:35-42.
This review details how change strategies can improve safety in perinatal care.
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Perinatal high reliability.
Knox GE, Simpson KR. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2011;204: 373-377.
This review provides background on high-reliability organizations and discusses how these concepts are applied in obstetric care.
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Challenges faced in providing safe care in rural perinatal settings.
Jukkala AM, Kirby RS. MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2009;34:365-371.
This survey of rural hospitals in the southern United States found that hospitals with fewer than 125 deliveries per year were relatively less prepared to administer neonatal resuscitation. As well, one-third of hospitals did not have an established method for transferring patients to tertiary care hospitals.
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Specialty-based, voluntary incident reporting in neonatal intensive care: description of 4846 incident reports.
Snijders C, van Lingen RA, Klip H, Fetter WP, van der Schaaf TW, Molendijk HA, NEOSAFE study group. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2009;94:F210-F215.
Incident reporting systems are one mechanism for hospitals to both identify and potentially prevent adverse events, although they have frequently failed to meet those expectations. This study describes findings from a voluntary system that produced a significant increase in reported neonatal events, many of which were associated with patient morbidity.
Journal Article > Commentary
Mistaken identity of skin cleansing solution leading to extensive chemical burns in an extremely preterm infant.
Mannan K, Chow P, Lissauer T, Godambe S. Acta Paediatr. 2007;96:1536-1567.
This case report describes an incident of harm due to application of the wrong cleansing solution, discusses the risk of neonatal burns, and emphasizes the importance of vigilance to prevent such errors.


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The Bold Series | Amber + Iris Soy Candle
This candle series is made from a special blend of fragrance oils, 100% soy wax, cotton wick, and as always a reusable whiskey glass housed in a custom US made box. Designed in-house and poured in Houston, TX.
Manready has pat themselves on the back because these are some of the best candles ever made!
- Amber + Iris: Nutmeg, Bergamot, Cardamom, Leather, + Vanilla
- Clean Burning Soy Wax*
- Each Candle Hand Poured in Small Batches
- Reusable Whiskey Glass
- Cotton Wick
- 9oz - 40 hour burn time
*Soy wax burns clean, unlike petroleum wax, so it won't leave soot or carcinogens in the air. For the best result, Allow the wax to form a puddle before turning off. Trim the wick to about 1/4" before every burn.
* CAUTION: Failure to follow instructions could result in fire hazard or injury. Keep wax free of matches, wick trimmings, or other flammable materials. Keep wick centered & trimmed to 1/8" to ensure even burning & prevent the flame from becoming too large. Burn only on a stable heat resistant surface for not more than 4 hours at a time. Keep out of drafts. Discontinue use when only 1/2" of wax remains on the bottom. Do not move candle while burning or if the wax is hot. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
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Play "Make it as an Artist"
Crashed 64 times.
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"Welcome to My Garden" - Original
"Welcome to My Garden" - Original
Original Watercolor - 21 x 22"
Painted from my own flower basket, it becon's those approaching to come into my courtyard!
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Insurance Coverage Flexibility for the Omnipod® Insulin Management System
The Omnipod® System is now more accessible than ever, as it is covered under most private insurance plans through either the: 1) medical benefit and/or the 2) pharmacy benefit. Our coverage flexibility differentiates our insulin management system from other insulin pumps, giving patients and their healthcare team the freedom to determine the best way to receive their Pods. The Omnipod® System may also be available through Medicare Part D and Medicaid.
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Depending on the patient's health insurance, the Omnipod® System may be available as durable medical equipment. This requires healthcare providers to submit a Certificate of Medical Necessity alongside our Patient Information Form. Patients' insurance plans will dictate Pod coverage.
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In its 15th year, The Cycle Show attracts around 30,000 visitors and, on average, they spend £1,400 annually on their love of cycling. More than two million people across the UK now cycle at least once a week, which is an all-time high according to British Cycling, the sport's governing body in the UK. Increasing numbers of women and younger adults contribute to those numbers, but the market tends to focus on the "mamils" (middle aged men in Lycra) because they have more disposable income and spend the most on their bikes. However, many designers also have a passion for cycling - not least because more of them are cycling to and from the studio. This is leading to new products and brands that are less about Lycra and more about style and culture. So, I wandered through the show looking for design stories. Here are four that show the breadth of business opportunities and design strategies in this growing market:
Innovating the familiar: Headkayse
Headkayse is a new foldable cycle helmet, created with design input from Bristol-based product design agency Realise Design (www.realisedesign.co.uk). Designer Andrew Redman was so committed that he became a Director of Headkayse to develop the potential. Taking on an incumbent model of product design is no easy feat. Cycle helmets haven't really changed in decades. They are conventionally made from expanded polystyrene in a rigid plastic shell. A soft and foldable helmet offers convenience when it comes to carrying it in your bag, but the flexibility of Headkayse is more importantly about safety. Standard helmets should be replaced even if you drop them on a hard floor. This is because knocks will reduce the shock absorbing capability. In contrast, the Headkayse design will survive everyday knocks without losing any impact protection; it will absorb multiple heavy impacts; and provides softer cushioning at lower speeds to reduce concussion. All very logical, so success will surely follow for this new product. I very much hope so, but in business, do not underestimate how hard it can be to sell something radically new into an established market. A document on the website, written by Andrew, reveals some of the design hurdles that the Headkayse team has already overcome. And while you are at the website, you can pre-order.
Designing entirely new ideas: VeloCityLight
This new product was created by a team from a digital agency based in Edinbugh (www.1partcarbon.co.uk). It's an LED light that sits on the back of a bike and displays the speed it is going. By giving more information to drivers the light acts as a mental stimulus and distinguishes this design from the 'white noise' of other red lights – that makes car drivers think more carefully as they approach and therefore makes you safer. And as an unexpected aside, if you are a more serious road cyclist that trains with friends or colleagues, the VeloCityLight will keep your group informed about the lead speed – this is proving a popular reason to purchase. As often happens in creative agencies, the VeloCityLight was originally one of those 'passion projects' that gathered momentum. But it takes a huge amount of time, skill, and importantly, investment, to develop new products (particularly electronic ones) and after an unsuccessful crowdfunding campaign they put significant funds into this themselves. This type of product development has an added layer of difficulty when it comes to branding and marketing. Many of us like new ideas, but there is a risk that we start Googling for 'one of those lights that shows your speed' because we haven't yet got a specific name for that 'thing we saw on a bike'. It leaves a potential gap for fast-follower competitors and is one of the challenges of being first to market. But from what the team suggested, we will be seeing VeloCityLight more widely in the market soon. Until then, buy directly from their website and support another British (Scottish) design.
New business models: Elephant Bike
If you have seen Toms Shoes, you will have heard of their very successful "buy one, give one" business model where your purchase is matched with a donated product to a developing country. Elephant Bike uses that model and so at first I thought it was certainly interesting and very worthwhile, but not new. However, the Elephant Bike story goes further still. This charity took on the collection, storage and shipping of 20,000 decommissioned 'postal bikes' that could otherwise have been scrapped. Of those, 5,000 were authorised to be reconditioned and sold in the UK for the incredibly good price of just £280. These purchases cover the costs of the reconditioning and the shipping of the remaining bikes to one of the affiliated social enterprises in Africa, where owning a bike can mean securing work, generating an income, or being able to get an education. If that wasn't enough, here in the UK Elephant Bike works in partnership with HM Prisons. Offenders are developing their employment skills by helping the company to refurbish the bikes. They strip the frames prior to professional shot-blasting and powder coating. Offenders are given the chance to attain a certificate in bicycle maintenance, boosting their skills, confidence and likelihood of gaining employment. This is a design strategy that goes way beyond the form and function of the product to the system level of rethinking, recycling and reuse. Circular economy stuff that we need far more of. These very robust bikes that are perfect for around-town shopping can be ordered online and delivered to your door.
Re-styling the clunky: The Oi bicycle bell from Knog
Knog is an Australian company that has been successfully designing bike locks and lights since 2002. They describe themselves as "a team of creative designers and engineers who refuse to conform to anyone or anything". They have one of the more familiar design strategies of taking recognized products to a new level of style, quality and performance that creates 'high value designer goods'. But they go on to explain something that I would agree with: "what we've learnt is that design makes up only about 10-20% of what it is to run a successful brand. The other 80-90% are equally important: marketing/sales, logistics, shipping, public relations, advertising, point of sale, quality assurance and consumer service". When they launched their latest product – the Oi bicycle bell – they chose to run a crowdfunding campaign. It was a phenomenal success and exceeded its target in just six hours. But, in another example of the politics of business, their distributors across the world were not necessarily happy with what they felt was Knog bypassing them and going straight to the consumer. Co-founder Hugo Davison sticks by the decision to take this route. "This will lead to more sales for distributors. Kickstarter was always seen as a marketing tool, not just a fund-raiser. The Kickstarter community adds a lot of benefits. We've been paying a lot of attention to the comments, and some of the improvements will make it on to the final product." That finalised design can now be preordered online.


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AMD Threadripper Gooseberry HEDT World Record
This was a Blender benchmark that I was not familiar with till yesterday, but after running it a few times and looking around the Net, I came away very impressed with our rendering time with Threadripper overclocked to 4GHz across all 16 cores.
Overclocking Threadripper to 4GHz
So this weekend I have been working on testing our new XSPC RayStorm and Bykski waterblocks. (You can see the articles we have written in the last couple of week here, and see a bunch of the videos on the HardOCP TV Youtube channel.)
In a discussion last night, a commenter asked about the Threadripper score at 4GHz using Gooseberry Production Benchmark File. Looking up information on it, this is what I found.
It's about time to share a benchmark for production quality renders - something nice and heavy, taking 8-12 GB memory and requiring an hour to render in a minimal quality!
Blender also links this benchmark on its Demo Files page, so this seems legit, and has this to say about it.
File from the Gooseberry open movie project, heavy render test for big systems.
So after finishing up testing on our XSPC and Bykski waterblocks, I thought I would give our Threadripper a dose of Gooseberry.
Gooseberry Production Benchmark Result
I have screenshotted our results below, but what I think we have is a "world record" for a desktop system. The Cosmos Laundromat does note one render time that is faster, but it is attributed to a 28-core/56-thread Xeon system (1,133 seconds). I look forward to seeing other scores noted in our HardForum discussion thread linked below. (I know we have some Threadripper owners in the ranks.)
Worth noting on the power and temperatures shown below is that this Threadripper system has been dialed in to be stable with running Prime95, using Small FFTs, for over an hour. During those runs CPU Package Wattage exceeds 360W. Given that Blender at the power usage shown below with Gooseberry is about 18% lower than Prime95, I would suggest that we could certainly decrease the vCore and vSOC for the Gooseberry test, which of course is a real-world usage scenario. However, many of us enthusiasts still like to dial in around Prime95 for stability testing, as we like to think that it gives us a "bulletproof" profile that is hard to crash in daily driver usages.
Our Gooseberry render time was 22 minutes 53.09 seconds, or 1,373.09 seconds.
Update: Already bested my score to 22 minutes 27.49 seconds.
Update 2: 22 minutes 18.24 seconds (1,338.24 seconds)
Our score below with monitoring was a just a bit slower, but this was because I was poking around under the hood while the render was running to see what was going on.
The Bottom Line
So all the results I have found for the Gooseberry benchmark are not exactly new and I could not find a more recent database, so maybe we do not have a HEDT "world record" for this. I know our HardOCP readers will hold our feet to the fire on this for sure and I am certainly interested in feedback.
All said, if you are into content creation, this benchmark is proabably a bit more valuable than Cinebench when it comes to actually ferreting out Threadripper advantages.
I look forward to seeing more scores posted in the discussion! Of course I am going to play with this a while and see if we can push past our 4GHz clocks and get the render time a bit faster. But for now, we all have a score to beat. No matter what you say, AMD and Ryzen have made being a computer hardware geek fun again.
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Breaking News: FDA notifies healthcare professionals and patients that information on the cardiovascular risks (including heart attack) of Avandia (rosiglitazone) has been added to the physician labeling and patient Medication Guide.
Avandia (rosiglitazone): REMS – Risk of Cardiovascular Events
February 4, 2011 – As part of new restrictions for prescribing the diabetes drug Avandia, this week the FDA announced that new information has been added to Avandia's physician labeling and patient Medication Guide. In addition to describing the cardiovascular risks – which include heart attack – the drug labels have been revised to state that rosiglitazone and rosiglitazone-containing medicines should only be used:
- In patients already being treated with these medicines
- In patients whose blood sugar cannot be controlled with other anti-diabetic medicines and who, after consulting with their healthcare professional, do not wish to use pioglitazone-containing medicines (Actos, Actoplus Met, Actoplus Met XR, or Duetact).
Avandia was first approved in the United States in 1998 to treat type 2 diabetes by helping control blood sugar levels. The drug has been used by millions of diabetics, but sales have plummeted in recent years as concerns grew about the increased risk of heart attacks and other serious side effects from Avandia. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) faced about 13,000 Avandia lawsuits filed by plaintiffs who accuse the company of failing to warn patients of the drug's heart attack risks. In August 2010, the company announced it had reached settlements in about 10,000 of those suits.


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Archive for mei, 2011
Here comes the summer.
Well where I live it's always summer, but that's beside the point. If you wanna walk around in some very cool t-shirts this season you have to start voting so they'll start printing it. Don't you just love the simple artwork? WELL I DO! And here are the votes of the Design/Intervention jury: Advertenties
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Sika Watertight Concrete enables to construct underground
Walking around the stuccoed streets of Kensington today, you might be in for a surreal sight. The marching rows of Doric columns, pedimental porticoes and dented cornices that define these imposing ranks of wedding-cake mansions have been joined by an unlikely addition to the classical architectural vocabulary.
The past five years have seen sprawling underground leisure lairs excavated across west London. They contain playrooms and cinemas, bowling alleys and spas, wine cellars and gun rooms – and even a two-storey climbing wall. It is leading to a kind of iceberg architecture, a humble mansion on the surface just the visible peak of a gargantuan underworld, with subterranean possibilities only limited by the client's imagination.
This is about a project in Kensington, which is now complete. It has a two-car garage and three main bedrooms with en-suite facilities above ground, together with living areas, guest bedroom, swimming pool, cinema and various other rooms below.
The use of Sika® Watertight Concrete has enabled A P Arcon Construction Ltd to construct an exciting new, partly subterranean mansion, on a strip of previously vacant land between two existing buildings in Kensington. The main bedrooms, entrance and garage space are built above ground, but the main living, entertainment and swimming pool areas are underground, so total water tightness was an essential requirement on the project.
For this reason, A P Arcon chose Sika® Watertight Concrete to construct the below-ground shell of the building. Close to 1,000 m³ of Sika® Watertight Concrete were supplied by Hanson Concrete to create a watertight structure that conforms to BS8102 Grade 3 for habitable space. Around 1,200 skips of soil weighing around 10 tons each had to be excavated to create the working space.
With access being extremely limited, virtually the whole site had to be excavated by hand. Main piles up to 30 m with soft piles up to 7 m in length had to be constructed on the project before excavation could begin. Particular care had to be taken to stabilize the adjoining properties as excavation progressed.
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Arek Palka, Director at A P Arcon commented: "We choose Sika® Watertight Concrete for a number of reasons, including a 50-year track record, a competitive price and warranty. Importantly, Sika supplied good technical backup throughout which gave us added re-assurance on such a complex and difficult project".
Indeed projects like this are very difficult. In other cases, houses began to subside after initial excavations, pulling their neighbors' property down with them. Cracks appeared within the adjacent basements, and the facades sunk to such an extent that door frames shifted and people were trapped inside. That is why good construction materials, which guarantee long-term safety and stability, are essential and Sika's long track record of proven success.
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The ground-based observations were made by the Very Large Telescope of the European Southern Observatory in Chile, and NASA's Infrared Telescope Facility at the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii.
The vivid cloud structures that wreaked havoc across wide swathes of the mid-northern latitudes of Saturn's atmosphere captured the imaginations of amateur and professional astronomers alike, from its first appearance in December 2010 through much of 2011.
But in new reports that focus on the temperatures, winds and composition of Saturn's atmosphere, scientists find that the spectacular cloud displays were only part of the story.
Evolution of infrared hotspots in Saturn's springtime storm
"It's the first time we've seen anything like it on any planet in the Solar System," says Leigh Fletcher from the University of Oxford, UK, lead author of the Icarus paper.
"It's extremely unusual, as we can only see the vortex at infrared wavelengths – we can't tell that it is there simply by looking at the cloud cover."
As the visible storm erupted in the roiling cloud deck of Saturn's troposphere, waves of energy rippled hundreds of kilometres upwards, depositing their energy as two vast 'beacons' of hot air in the stratosphere.
The beacons were expected to cool down and dissipate, but by late April 2011 – by which time bright cloud material had encircled the entire planet – the hot spots had merged to create an enormous vortex that for a brief period exceeded even the size of Jupiter's famous Great Red Spot.
Furthermore, the temperature of the vortex was far higher than expected, some 80ºC warmer than the surrounding atmosphere. At the same time, huge spikes in the amount of gases like ethylene and acetylene were detected.
Looking down on Saturn's storm
Much like the Great Red Spot, Saturn's vortex also cuts off the atmosphere in its core from the surrounding environment, constraining its unique chemistry and high temperatures within the walls of the powerful winds whipping around the edge.
"But Jupiter's vortex is embedded deep down in the turbulent 'weather zone', whereas the vast vortex on Saturn is higher up in the atmosphere where, normally, you wouldn't expect anything like it to have formed," says Dr Fletcher.
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Jupiter's famous vortex has raged for at least 300 years, but after traversing the planet once every 120 days since May 2011, Saturn's large beacon is cooling and shrinking. Scientists expect it to fade away completely by the end of 2013.
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The outburst already caught observers by surprise by arriving during the planet's northern hemisphere spring, years ahead of the predictably stormy summer season.
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