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Products and Services Turkey Companies Worldwide
Skylark Device and System Co., Ltd.
Designs and manufactures precision medical products, and specializes in electric-therapeutic medical devices and health care products. An ISO9001, US FDA/GMP, CE/MDD,
Manufactures and sells medical supplies, devices and diagnostic systems for use worldwide by health care professionals, research institutions and the general public.
Medical Arts Press
A complete listing of medical, dental, chiropractic, eye care, podiatry and veterinary office supplies. Carries office supplies, filing supplies, postcards, furniture
Custom Kits Company
First Aid Supplies, ear protection, and Sports Tapes and related products. Customizeable first aid kits designed for business, industrial, recreational, and home use.
Color Me Well Publications
Hospital coloring books found in hospitals and emergency rooms throughout the United States. Small Offerings Catholic Greeting Cards also available.
Medizin and MedTech - Verlag
Directory and Database of Medical Equipment world-wide. Multi-lingual.
S.W. Technologies, Inc.
Manufacturer of healthcare products. These products include Elasto-Gel Bacteriostatic Wound Dressings, hyCURE collagen, Elasto-Gel and Hot/Cold Therapy products.
Develops and markets telecommunications products such as nurse call and attack alarms for the healthcare sector. (Scandinavia)
EXACT Sciences Corporation
Offer proprietary, genomics-based technologies to assist early detection and eradication of common cancers. Includes a services overview and a cancer information center.
Kimberly-Clark Professional Health Care
A supplier of disposable medical products including surgical, sterilization, patient care, orthopedic, wound care, and infection control products and protective apparel.
Cirrus Medical Technologies, Inc.
Movement alarms for hospital or medical care of patients.
TeleTriage Systems
Develops telephone triage products and services for healthcare industry, including protocols, training and consulting services.
Thermal recording chart papers for the medical industry, Thermal array recording papers, private label for dealer distribution, and custom printing for OEMs.
Kustomer Kinetics
Manufacturer, distributor, and packager of lotions, pain relieving ointments, and electrode creams.
Allheart Uniforms
Provider of scrubs, Littmann stethoscopes, and numerous medical supplies.
Motion Lab Systems
Supplies research quality, multi-channel EMG systems and software that can be used to record EMG with any motion capture system.
HYPAC, Inc.
A manufacturer of low pressure hydraulic systems, as in power units, cylinders, hoses and accessories.
HydroWorx International, Inc.
Producers of aquatic therapy and fitness pools for commercial, professional and college sports, healthcare, eldercare and fitness markets and residential applications.
Synectic Engineering
Medical product development, engineering, industrial design, device prototyping, pre-clinical and in vivo testing.
Tech Works
Advanced Communication products including Light Signaling, Intercom, Wireless, and Caller I.D. Telephones for Healthcare management and Duress Alarm.
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We have all the essentials now. Things you must have to live in the house. We have chairs and sofas and forks and Tupperware. We don't have Norwegian TV yet, but thats not really an essential, or is it?
The house built in the 90's is inspired by a Bauernhaus. Featured in a German home and garden magazine, it oozes charm. Sitting on its 3 acre lot surrounded by a hedge of pink rose bushes, it's adorable! …and then we went and furnished the darn thing with Ikea. 100% flat pack re-hydrated furniture.
Seems like a shame to me, but thats the deal. So I guess I will just have turn my designing eye away from the style clash and go eclectic, eccentric and do the opposite of what my instincts are telling me.
Well at least they have a Habitat in Dusseldorf so we can clash with a little pizazz.

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The B512GZ controller is suitable for single and multi-stage heat pumps and air conditioning systems. This is designed for industrial & commercial environments such as offices, retail, clubs, hotels, and schools where time clock and timer features are needed daily. The B512 commercial controller is durable and easy to operate.
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text: Before you give way to Patriots' Day, Marathon Monday, and totally no other holiday at all, here's our recap of what happened last week in Boston music. Speedy Ortiz Premiere Foil Deer on NPR Music Northampton-born Speedy Ortiz are quick to claim their sound as "illegally loud," but if there's one thing you'll learn from their newest full length, Foil Deer, it's that they have no problem reeling in the bursts of noisy, fuzzed-out punk rock with an almost unexpected poise and technicality. Though the album doesn't drop officially until tomorrow, you can catch the four piece sitting atop NPR's First Listen alongside the likes of Alabama Shakes, Mew, and Built to Spill. Harvard Square's MayFair Announces Lineup for 32nd Annual Fest The Harvard Square Business Association is gearing up to celebrate local bands, artists, and vendors yet again come May 3rd with its renowned MayFair fest. This year's lineup, featuring groups like Freezepop, The Luxury, Air Traffic Controller, and Grey Season, was hand-picked by the lovely gents at The Sinclair. When All We Love is Lost Drop First Single off Merely a Formality HM Magazine gave readers a taste of Cape Cod last week with "I'll Take Water Sports for 300, Alex," the newest goodie from indie/emo breakout and one-man powerhouse, Dan Colasanto. Under the moniker When All We Love is Lost, Colasanto is getting ready to release his debut full length, Merely a Formality, as a follow-up to last fall's 4-track split with Boston's own sports. The single's music video has everything from fake beards to toilet drummers to kitten calendars, so there's really no excuse not to check it out. Rock 'n' Roll Rumble Cruises through the Prelims Now that week one has come and passed, it's time to separate the rumblers from the rumbled. Here's the short list of your prelim champs: Night 1: Nemes Night 2: Eternals Night 3: The Static Dynamic Night 4: Dirty Bangs Night 5: Zip-Tie Handcuffs Night 6: Soft Pyramids Wildcards: Duck & Cover + Murcielago Recent Album Reviews Yeehaw! – Demotivational Speaker Mix Review: DJ Knife – Strange Brew Recent Show Reviews The Best Monday Night You'll Ever Have: Gregory Alan Isakov Apu-what? Aputumpu Festival (Friday) Rockin' Record Release: Rebuilder Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.


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Each business has its life cycle that it undergoes through the course of its total existence. Biz-Dev is an element gross sales, half marketing, half strategy, half planning, and part administration. During this part money flows stabilize and establishment of selling networks and operational channels are accomplished. Read on to understand the division between gross sales and enterprise improvement, and be taught what components of the gross sales process every group owns.
A enterprise improvement specialist is typically a cross between a marketing and a sales particular person. Many BDCs are set up similarly to closed-end funding funds and are typically public corporations whose shares are traded on major stock exchanges, such because the American Stock Trade (AMEX) , Nasdaq and others.
The type of enterprise development we're talking about right here, however – also known as sales growth – is a specialized gross sales function. Assisted by legal and finance teams, the business growth crew weighs all the professionals and cons of the out there options, and selects the one which greatest serves the enterprise.
Corporate growth is another perform typically interrelated with business improvement. Throughout this section, the business experiences market pressures from all quarters, and are unable to handle them efficiently. Business improvement groups, however, are typically very small, sustaining their small size by working by means of present associate infrastructures.
Business improvement is the creation of long-time period value for an organization from prospects, markets, and relationships. For this reason, it has been tough to discern the distinctive features of the enterprise growth operate and whether or not these activities are a supply of profits.


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Photography is not just a technical pastime. It is an art. While it's important to know how to control your camera, you should take the type of photos you want, rather than boring if technically correct photos.
Here's a technically perfect, awful photo. It's well exposed, there are good shadow and highlight details, the colors are accurate and it's thoroughly and completely boring.
And here is one of my favorite photos I took this year. It was shot with an old movie camera, so the quality is not perfect. There are a few development artifacts, and it's a bit soft. But it is a much more interesting picture than the photo of my light switch.
Well, this is an extreme example, but it applies to all areas of photography. Photography is more than just technical perfection. It's more than just photographing beautiful places or people, and that's what sets art apart from snapshots and good photos of bad ones. The word for something more is composition.
Composition is how you place things
Composition, basically, is how you insert your subject (and everything else) into your picture. It's rare that you can physically position buildings and trees where you want them. Your choice of focal length, aperture and the position you are in drastically changes the way different things appear in the frame.
RELATED: What focal length should I use for my photos?
The composition is the language of photography. How your subjects look relative to each other, additional objects and the background communicates much to the viewer. In the photo below you can see how I spent some time playing with different compositions made up of small rock formations.
I finally decided on the strongest composition because I liked how the balance was rock, sea and sky. All the other compositions put too much emphasis on one thing over the other two.
Since the model is the only real motive, I did not want people in the background to be a picture distraction. To make sure that was not the case, I used a large aperture to get a shallow depth of field to blur it.
On the other hand, in this shot, the relationship between the two Three Restaurant Workers in a break, I used a small depth of field to make sure they were all in focus.
How to see where you place the different parts of your image and how they appear relative to each other as you relay your message to the viewer. Well, I'm not saying that every photo needs a big, world-changing message. But at best, every photo tells a story – even if it's a little story. The most common topics that run through my photos are:
- People are pretty cool.
- Nature is really beautiful.
If you look at most of the photos in my tutorials here on How-To Geek, they fall off into one of those two big buckets. Just because the message is simple does not mean that I'm not trying to convey it. Here is a view of me that combines both.
See how I made Will, the skier, small in relation to nature and used the steepness of the slope, the spray of his skis. and the space he needs to move to show his speed? That's what I mean when I say that composition is the language of photography. It's decisions like these that give meaning to your photos.
Composition Follows "Rules"
The good news is that composition takes years to master, but it follows some basic "rules" – really guidelines.
You've probably heard of the rule of the thirds, and while this is a bit too simplistic to be really useful, there are other, stronger ideas that you can play around with. We'll explore a lot of them in how-to-geek in more detail, but here are a few to get you started.
RELATED: Is the rule of thirds really a photography rule?
The size of the frame is of importance. The bigger something is, the more important it will feel, especially when compared to something that seems relatively small. Take this attitude: If you make me small in the frame, you get both the scale of the mountains and the mountains.
People will first see what's in focus. Although the blades of grass are large and in front of the model, we are attracting our attention because it is the only thing that is in focus.
Natural or artificial lines are a great way to guide the eyes of the beholder exactly where you want them. Just look at how all the guides – I've marked them in pink – are pointing your eyes directly at the model.
A good photo should feel balanced. This can be achieved either by symmetry or by balancing different elements. In this photo, moon and rock have moved well despite drastically different sizes in the frame.
Do not just use the foreground. Also use the background and the background. It gives your pictures a much greater depth.
Color is incredibly important. The brightest, most saturated colors will always attract our eyes. Different colors also convey different moods and emotions. Pale blue is peaceful, while bright reds can be angry or energetic. I wanted a sense of calm in this photo, so I highlighted the almost pastel blue and gold colors.
This is just a small selection of some ways you can use composition to convey different meanings. If you think about it while you're recording, you're well on the way to developing a great eye for photography.
Composition is the language with which you, the photographer, can communicate with the viewer. As you place the various components of your image relative to each other, your photos are meaningful.
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President urged Party of Regions to be logical
He urged Verkhovna Rada to adopt joint statement on NATO
President Victor Yushchenko held a press conference today in Davos, according to the President`s press-office.
First of all President expressed assurance that Ukraine will be admitted to the WTO during organization's General Council meeting in Geneva on February 5-6. "I hope that we can find indisputable reasons [for that] so that February 5 became a grand day for Ukraine", - he said.
V. Yushchenko also informed that during his yesterday meeting with the WTO Director-General Pascal Lamy all technical questions of Ukraine's WTO membership were resolved.
Speaking about Party of Regions blocking the Verkhovna Rada's work in response to recent intensification of dialogue with NATO President urged party's members to be logical.
Emphasizing that Ukrainian side's actions in this question fully meet the legislation, President reminded that the law on national security of 2003, which by the way received positive votes of the party of regions, directly foresees Ukraine's membership in NATO. "I now appeal to the Party of Regions to be logical; the nation should be able to understand this political force's logics", - he said, adding that today's Party of Regions "behavior may be regarded only as populist".
V. Yushchenko also informed that after returning from Davos he wants to hold a meeting with political forces represented in parliament. The meeting's aim shall be preparation of the Verkhovna Rada joint statement proving that the letter to NATO Secretary General of January 11 fully complies with legal norms.
"I have an advise to the opposition: your opinion may be different from that of the government, yet you must respect Ukrainian legislation and the right of the majority to adopt certain laws which comply with this legislation", - said V. Yushchenko.
President also advised not to speculate on the subject of national referendum on Ukraine's membership in NATO, saying that it is not yet an issue of current importance.
"This question shall be of the agenda only in years", he said.


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Going to a new country for the first time can be scary. It can be difficult to find answers to the questions you have before you head out on your trip, or to even know the questions you need to be asking if you've never been. We had an amazing time on our last trip to Costa Rica, so I wanted to give you some Costa Rica travel tips so your adventure can be smooth and stress-free. We received a free hotel stay and meals from Pure Dream Life, but all opinions and advice here are my own.
I'm going to try and cover everything from shopping and food, to driving and things to do (and everything in between). If I don't answer something you're wondering about, be sure to leave your question in the comments for me to answer there.
Before you get to reading, understand the my frame of reference when writing this post is from the areas of San Jose, Liberia, and Tamarindo (North Pacific side). I also traveled with my family (a 2 yr old, an 8 yr old, and my husband), so anything I list can be done with or without a family in tow. That being said, let's get on with the Costa Rica travel tips!
When booking a hotel, there's some important things you need to keep in mind for Costa Rica travel tips. 1. Costa Rica is a second world country. Meaning, it's not as developed as a first world country, but not as poor and impoverished as a third world country. Hotels, even nice Costa Rican hotels, are NOT going to be as nice, generally speaking, as nice American hotels. 2. Pictures can and are edited on a regular basis, so find real world reviews on Google etc before you book your stay. 3. Air-conditioning is considered an amenity, so if it's not listed, the hotel doesn't have it. Hotels are much cheaper there, so you can save money! We stayed in a legit medicinal spa with hand-carved wooden doors for $63/night in San Jose near the airport. It was beautiful, but there was no air conditioning, and lizards came in the restaurant, so prepare yourself for that.
Driving in Costa Rica is…an adventure! Renting a car can be expensive, but is absolutely worth the cost in my opinion. Driving isn't really difficult, but the large majority of roads only have two lanes. Expect to be passed a LOT and often. Watch out for wildlife. Try and get ahead of semi trucks as much as possible, or you'll regret it going up a mountain. If you struggle with being carsick AT ALL, take some meds before getting in the car. If you brought kids, have them chew gum to help with ear popping up and down the mountains. Peppermint essential oil was a life saver for us when it came to being carsick.
Remember that gas is measured in liters, and not in gallons. Also, the age that children need to be in a booster set is up to age 12. Tickets are expensive for violating this if you get pulled over, so try and reserve a booster and/or car seat from your rental company if you didn't bring one with you.
This was something I was super concerned about before I went, but it ended up being a lot simpler than I anticipated. Bring some cash with you, and keep it on your person at all times, especially in big cities. US dollars are typically fine. They will give you change back in Costa Rican Colones, so keep that in mind. Credit cards are accepted at most businesses, BUT, when you haggle with local roadside stands (yes, haggle), it's best to have and use cash. I had more than one deal canceled because when I went to pay I wasn't paying in cash.
In the modern world, electronics and wi-fi are part of our daily lives, so I included them in my Costa Rica travel tips. Something we worried about, with kids in tow, was whether or not we would need adapters in order to charge our electronics. The answer to that is, "No."
When it comes to wi-fi, most local businesses offer it while you're there, but otherwise that will be the best service you get from your phone or smart device, depending on your carrier. I use Verizon and service there was fine, and you can pay $10 a day for a limited amount of data usage, which we did, but WOW it goes quickly. Your best bet is to limit your internet usage to areas with wi-fi, and use texting to communicate outside of that. All you have to do, with Verizon, to activate your service, is call in advance to make sure your plan supports it, and then it should automatically trigger it when you go to use your phone for the first time in Costa Rica.
Whether you plan on shopping for groceries, personal care items, or just souvenirs etc, you will want to know these Costa Rica travel tips for shopping. So as a general rule, buying food really isn't that expensive in Costa Rica. It would do you well to learn some Spanish so you can read signs etc. Prices will also be listed in Costa Rican Colones, so you'll need to convert priced to USD (download an easy money converter app before you travel to make this easy on yourself.)
Haggling with roadside vendors is welcome, but as I mentioned earlier, be ready to pay for those deals in cash (Colones or USD). Again, it would also help in these situations if you could speak a little Spanish.
When it comes to food, you can find just about anything you want and are used to buying in the US in Costa Rica. My kids are picky eaters and I was so worried I wouldn't have easy access to foods they liked etc, but it was so easy. SO many fresh fruits and vegetables, cereals and packaged snacks you're used to seeing, and all at great prices.
Things like personal care items, and beach items are more expensive as a general rule in Costa Rica.
This is my favorite thing to talk about when it comes to Costa Rica travel tips! My husband and I are self-proclaimed foodies. We really like good food, and we have even been known to plan our travels around good food. That being said, we didn't have a single BAD meal the entire time we were in Costa Rica! Everything we ate was amazing, and cooked super well, and we researched ZERO restaurants before just picking them.
A soda is the name for a small restaurant with a limited daily menu in Costa Rica. You'll see these everywhere. Gallo Pinto is the most common Costa Rican breakfast food and it's incredible. It beans mixed with rice, served with a homemade corn tortilla, scrambled eggs, a side of sour cream and juice or coffee. I could eat it every single day.
While many restaurants speak English and Spanish, you will be best prepared knowing some basic menu Spanish. The only place we ate where the employees didn't speak English was, believe it or not, McDonald's.
Depending on the focus of your trip, or how long you plan on staying, will change what you do while you're in Costa Rica. If you're staying in the Tamarindo area, I highly recommend using the awesome people from Pure Dream Life! They speak very clear English (Alexus is from the States), and are super kind and accommodating. They have tons of experiences to choose from like massages, secret beach tours, beach-side barbecues, surf lessons, and surf tours! We used them for multiple of these services and weren't disappointed in a single one.
Coffee and Chocolate tours are really popular, but typically take several hours. If you have kids, make sure it's safe for them to go on the tour you want them to. Chocolate tours are amazing and you get to eat a ton of chocolate – same with the coffee – it's incredible!
Costa Rica is home to a ton of beautiful National Parks and waterfalls. Make a point to go to one or more. They're beautiful and you won't regret it. Wear shoes that you can hike in, as conditions can be slippery! Be sure to check sunset times so you don't get stuck in the dark.
Beaches are obviously a huge draw of Costa Rica. The quality of the beach makes a big difference on how your experience in Costa Rica will be. Each beach will vary on what needs it will meet best for you too, as in, snorkeling, surfing, shell hunting etc.
You can't have Costa Rica travel tips without talking about wildlife. Of course, there's beautiful wildlife like sloths, howler monkeys, butterflies, tropical birds and more. If you're staying in a heavily populated place, you will need to go somewhere a little more remote to see these things, so keep that in mind.
Something I feel wasn't addressed in anything I read while researching for our trip, was the dangerous wildlife. Remember that when you are in National Parks etc, that you are in the animals' territory, and to always keep your eyes and ears open. Dangerous spiders, snakes, and big wild cats like jaguars and ocelots are all present in Costa Rica and you need to watch out for them. Remember they won't just be on the ground, but can be in the trees too. The water can also hold dangers like sting rays and jellyfish, but keep your eyes open, and you should be fine.
I hope these Costa Rica travel tips have helped you feel more confident about your trip to Costa Rica! Costa Ricans are typically very laid back and kind, so expect to have a relaxing, enjoyable time! Have more questions I didn't cover in this list of Costa Rica travel tips? Ask below!


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As promised, here are some more pics from the cruise:
This is the view from the road as we entered the LA Port
Inside our stateroom on the ship. Every night our stateroom attendant created a new towel character like Sebastian to welcome us to our room.
This was taken from our stateroom window near the coast of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Inside Lumiere's Restaurant, one of the 3 on board the Disney Magic.
This is Calvin in the atrium area outside Lumiere's. Notice Mickey's ears in the decor. Notice how my son is wearing a tie. Nice, huh?
This is on the night of "The Golden Mickeys." I include this picture mainly because I have very few photos with Nevin in them for some reason.
Evangeline with Mickey. I have several of Evangeline with ______________.
The two who were left behind. This was taken a week before the cruise on my birthday with some of my gifts on the dresser in the background.
Here's one more of "the gang" on my birthday.
There are more pics from the cruise on my camera phone, but I haven't figured out how to send them to my computer yet. If I ever do, I'll post them.
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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Program Significantly Improves Outcomes
A study published in JAMA Surgery has demonstrated the value of a comprehensive Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program.
Implemented in Kaiser Permanente's 20 Northern California medical centers, the program involved nearly 9,000 surgical patients and resulted in a one-third relative reduction in postoperative complication rates and a 21% reduction in opioid prescribing rates.
In addition, the study showed decreased hospital mortality among colorectal resection patients and increased rates of home discharge over discharge to skilled nursing facilities among hip fracture patients.
"Ensuring patient safety is essential in US surgical care, where millions of inpatient procedures are performed annually and where perioperative complications are common and costly," said lead author Vincent Liu, MD, of the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research.
"All-inclusive approaches to surgery like this ERAS program aim to reduce the stress of surgery, reduce complications and maximize the potential for recovery."
Multidisciplinary Approach
The Kaiser Permanente ERAS program, funded in part by the Betty & Gordon Moore Foundation, was designed and led by a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, performance improvement staff, and patient education staff. The program focuses on improving pain management, mobility, nutrition, and patient engagement.
"In my 24 years as a surgeon, this has been the biggest change in our clinical practice," said co-author Efren Rosas, MD, surgeon champion for Kaiser Permanente's ERAS program.
"For decades, surgeries were guided by commonly held principles including no food after midnight the night before surgery, strong opioids for pain management and bed rest for recovery.
"The elements of an ERAS program — alternative medications for pain control, avoiding prolonged fasting, and encouraging walking — have been shown to reduce complications like blood clots, muscle atrophy, nausea, confusion, delirium and infection."
Focus Areas of the Program
The pain management protocol involves opioid-sparing interventions using pain-relief alternatives including intravenous acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, intravenous lidocaine, and peripheral nerve blocks.
Patients are also encouraged to begin walking within 12 hours of surgery and maintain a daily goal of walking at least 21 feet within the first 3 days of surgery.
Efforts to reduce prolonged pre-surgical fasting include the use of a high-carbohydrate beverage within 2 to 4 hours before surgery. Postoperative nutrition is provided within 12 hours after surgery.
To improve engagement in their care, an illustrated calendar is distributed to patients so they know what to expect from the night before surgery through hospital discharge. An informational video series also was designed to improve patient education and active involvement with recovery.
2 Very Different Surgical Populations
Program implementation started in 2014 and was completed over the course of 1 year among 2 surgical populations: colorectal surgery and hip fracture repair.
A total of 3,768 elective colorectal resection patients and 5,002 emergent hip fracture repair patients were included in the study, as were 5,556 comparison surgical patients for elective gastrointestinal surgery and 1,523 for other types of emergency orthopedic surgery.
ERAS patients demonstrated significant gains after the implementation of the program:
- The rate of early ambulation increased among colorectal patients (34%) and hip fracture patients (18%).
- The rate of early nutrition increased 26% for colorectal surgery patients and 12% for hip fracture patients.
- The total dose of opioids decreased significantly in both surgical groups.
- Hospital length of stay was significantly reduced among colorectal surgery and hip fracture patients.
- There was a one-third reduction in relative postoperative complication rates.
"This study demonstrates the effectiveness of a systems-level approach to an enhanced recovery program implementation, even across widely divergent target populations," said senior author Stephen Parodi, MD, associate executive director of The Permanente Medical Group.
"While prior studies have had limited ability to evaluate program implementation at scale in real-world settings, we were able to evaluate care patterns in over 16,000 surgical patients over a 2-year period. We were able to demonstrate the feasibility of large-scale ERAS program implementation over a relatively short interval because of the collaboration of thousands of clinicians."
Liu VX, Rosas E, Hwang J, et al. Enhanced recovery after surgery program implementation in 2 surgical populations in an integrated health care delivery system. JAMA Surg. 2017 May 10:e171032. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2017.1032. [Epub ahead of print]


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Rutland County Show
Rutland is the smallest county in the UK nestling between Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, only a few miles the A1.
The Rutland County Show is one of the oldest shows in the country. In 2014, we relocated to a new 150 acre showground on the edge of Oakham and have been expanding the show ever since, showcasing Rutland's food and farming heritage and community groups.
The show has a very traditional feel with livestock classes, horse and pony showing, British Showjumping and main ring entertainment as well as a host of other classic show attractions.
Fabulous local food and drink, great shopping and entertainment coupled with free entry for children and free parking ensures visitors a fantastic day out.
The 2018 show will be held on Sunday 3rd June.
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Contact the organisers of this event using the contact details below.
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Holchem Laboratories is a leader in the specialty chemical manufacturing industry, supplying cleaning and hygiene products
to the food and drink industry since 1982. Paul Power, Holchem's Transport Manager based at their Bury office, recently
purchased a second vehicle from Secondhandtrucks after the first proved to be a great success.
We bought our first Scania unit from Secondhandtrucks in 2013 having seen an advert in a trucking magazine and the vehicles jumped out at me. They looked in great condition, were already in our company colours and Matt offered the right kind of price for a Topline, so it was a perfect match.
The truck was presented in immaculate condition, complete with our livery and has been reliable for the company, which is why I got on the phone to Matt when we needed to add a second. We now run both units in the Holchem livery, transporting all sorts from palletised goods to tankers and they do the job well. Ive been really impressed by the quality of both trucks, its been an ideal solution.
I've had no issues with either Scania which you might expect to get from a used truck, they've been spot on. When our other trucks get a bit long in the tooth I'll be getting back on the phone to Matt.


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Author: Sappho
Title: Fragment 16
Source: "Experts from Sappho: a new translation of the complete works: from Sappho: a new translation of the complete works, (Cambridge University Press, 2014) pp.33
Number of lines in passage: 22
Sappho is a renowned poet whose work has lasted centuries. Not only is she the only remembered female poet in all of ancient Greece, but is also the founder of lyric poetry. She is the first person, in written history, to bring about the subjectivity of one's self and life. Her poems are filled with the complex mixture of emotions displayed when you are in love. In this particular poem, Sappho brings up the topic of Helen and the city of Troy. She expresses her desire to admire Helen's beauty rather than the horrors of the Trojan War. She would rather speak of a beautiful woman's glowing face than the death that awaits the fighting men. And like every other man in all of Greece, Sappho prays that she can be admired back. Interestingly enough, many scholars believe that Sappho was gay. Her poems consisted of feelings of love for other women, and so, the term "lesbian" was named after her. Only fragments of her poems still exist today, with only one complete work. Scholars believe this occurred due to the taboo nature of her writing style. She wrote about emotions that were not meant to be spoken about in public, and the feelings a woman "shouldn't have" for another woman. Sappho was a dynamic poet who inspired generations of people to express their feelings through lyrics, poetry, and music. Without her influence our society's lyrical history would be completely different
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Some say an army of horsemen, others
Say foot soldiers, still others say a fleet
Is the finest thing on the dark earth
I say it is whatever one loves.
Everyone can understand this – consider
That Helen, far surpassing the beauty
Of mortals, left behind
The best man of all
To sail away to Troy. She remembered
Neither daughter nor dear parents
As [Aphrodite] led her away
[un]bending… mind
…reminding me now
Of Anaktoria gone
I would rather see her lovely step
And the radiant sparkle of her face
Than all the war chariots in Lydia
And soldiers battling in arms.
Impossible… to happen
…human, but to pray for a share
… and for myself
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Your immune system is your army – it fights for your health and wellness.
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1. NOW Foods C-1000
NOW Foods C-100 is an affordable vitamin C pill that is fortified with a citrus bioflavonoid complex and rutin powder. Rutin is another bioflavonoid that is found in fruits and vegetables.
It is commonly found in apples, buckwheat, citrus, figs, black and green tea. It improves the body's ability to utilize vitamin C, making it synergistically beneficial. It is non-GMO, kosher and produced in a GMP certified facility, making it a good vitamin C supplement overall.
- Affordable
- Vegan and vegetarian
- Fortified with bioflavonoids
- Fortified with rutin
- A powerful source of antioxidants
- Enhanced absorption
What's in it:
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- 100mg citrus bioflavonoid complex
- 25mg rutin powder
Who makes it: NOW Foods is a natural supplement brand that has been around since 1968. Their products are produced in GMP certified facilities and adhere to strict quality control guidelines. NOW Foods is also one of the more environmentally conscious supplement brands – they make an effort to be as sustainable as possible, and they are partnered with The Conservation Foundation.
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2. Dr. Mercola Liposomal Vitamin C
Dr. Mercola Liposomal Vitamin C is a vitamin C pill that utilizes a liposomal delivery system to improve absorption. Liposomal technology helps to allow the body to absorb more vitamin C without gastrointestinal side effects. If you are looking for a strong vitamin C supplement, this might be the product for you.
- Liposomal delivery system
- Powerful vitamin C supplement
What's in it:
- 1000mg vitamin C
Who makes it: Dr. Mercola is a New York Times best-selling author that has created a career around informing and educating consumers about their health. He is an osteopathic physician, which means he is licensed to prescribe medication and perform surgeries in all 50 states. He has a website, a supplement brand, and 9 books under his belt.
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3. Nature's Way Vitamin C-1000
Nature's Way Vitamin C-1000 A is a vitamin C pill that is fortified with citrus bioflavonoids. Bioflavonoids are pigments present in colorful fruits and vegetables that act as antioxidants. The powerful variety of antioxidants helps to strengthen collagen, helping with wrinkles and saggy skin. It also regulates healthy white blood cell function, helping your immune system. This affordable product is a great addition to your health regimen.
- Affordable
- Suitable to vegetarians
- Fortified with bioflavonoids
- Healthy vitamin C dosage
- Powerful antioxidant
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Who makes it: Nature's Way is a collection of nutritional supplement brands, with their most popular product types being coconut oil, herbs, probiotics and vitamins, and minerals. They partner with the non-GMO project, and they are TRU-ID certified; which means their supplement facts authentically represent the supplement ingredients. They were founded in 1969 with all of their products being based in science and traditional medicine.
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4. Doctor's Best Vitamin C
Doctor's Best Vitamin C is a powerful vitamin C supplement that helps to boost your immune system, support your heart, brain, eyes, circulation and all other organ systems. This product can also help to support joint health. It is a vitamin C pill made in Scotland and praised for its high quality and reliability.
As a powerful antioxidant, Doctor's Best Vitamin C will help to prevent cell damage due to free radicals, which provides protective anti-aging benefits. This supplement is also gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan and affordable.
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5. Viva Labs Vitamin C
Viva Labs Vitamin C is a vitamin C pill that is fortified with rose hips and bioflavonoids. It is affordable and offers a powerful dosage of immune-boosting antioxidants that help to reduce inflammation and keep you looking youthful. This is a good vitamin C choice for those looking for anti-aging and immune-boosting vitamin C benefits.
- Powerful antioxidants
- Fortified with bioflavonoids and rose hips
What's in it:
- 1000mg vitamin C
- 25mg citrus bioflavonoids
- 25mg rose hips
Who makes it: Viva Naturals is a wellness brand that was founded in 2011. They formulate all of their products in-house, which includes organic foods, essential oils, and nutritional supplements. Their products are all-natural, clinically proven, third-party tested, certified organic, non-GMO and free of fillers.
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6. Garden of Life Vitamin Code Raw Vitamin C
Garden of Life Vitamin Code Raw Vitamin C is a versatile vitamin C pill. It comes in a split dose and is fortified with an organic fruit and vegetable blend as well as beneficial probiotics. The raw fruit and vegetable blend offers a variety of antioxidant bioflavonoids, boosting vitamin C's anti-aging and immune system benefits.
The addition of probiotics helps to ensure healthy digestion so that you are able to maximize your absorption of this supplement, and all the foods that you eat in a day. It is gluten-free, vegan and non-GMO.
- Fortified with tons of bioflavonoids
- Includes probiotics
- Non-GMO, gluten-free and vegan
What's in it:
- 500mg vitamin C
- 720mg organic fruit and vegetable blend
- 60mg probiotic and enzyme blend (500 million CFU)
Who makes it: Garden of Life is a raw and whole food supplement brand that is one of the top brands in the natural supplement industry. They only use USDA certified organic products and are a part of the non-GMO project. They provide information on their website about the farms they source from as well so that you know exactly where your product is coming from. Their products are manufactured in GMP certified facilities and tested to ensure quality, transparency, and safety.
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7. Twinlab C-1000 Caps
Twinlab C-1000 Caps is a crystalline vitamin C pill that is easy to swallow and assimilate. The crystalline form of vitamin C is a powder. Surrounded by a hard gelatin capsule, it contains only pure vitamin C and is free of common allergens. Twinlab makes their products in their own GMP certified facility as well, allowing them to monitor quality control closely.
- Affordable
- Pure vitamin C
- Free from common allergens
- Manufactured in a GMP certified facility
- Helps boost the immune system
- Powerful antioxidant
What's in it:
- 1000mg vitamin C
Who makes it: Twinlab was founded in 1968 by a man named David Blechman, who had 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. The brand started with the manufacture of the first liquid protein supplement. David started it out of his garage with his wife who was pregnant with twins; naming it Twinlab after them.
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8. Puritan's Pride Premium C-1000
Puritan's Pride Premium C-1000 is a vitamin C pill that is fortified with bioflavonoids and wild rose hips. Rose hips are the edible seeds of a wild rose plant, and fresh wild rose hips are rich in vitamin C, E, K, essential fatty acids, carotenoids, flavonoids, and polyphenols. Rosehip powders help to improve the vitamin C benefits for arthritis prevention and also help to fortify vitamin C with additional antioxidants and nutrients.
- Affordable
- Fortified with bioflavonoids and rose hips
- Helps boost the immune system
- Anti-aging antioxidants
What's in it:
- 1000mg vitamin C
- 25mg bioflavonoid complex
- 20mg rosehips
Who makes it: Puritan's Pride is a dietary supplement company that has multiple brands under its belt including Myology, Aromappeal, and Perfectly Pure. Founded in 1973, they are committed to helping people live healthier lifestyles. They produce products such as vitamins, herbs, essential oils, sport's nutrition products, and even pet products.
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9. Nature's Bounty Vitamin C-500
Nature's Bounty Vitamin C-500 is a vitamin C tablet that can be taken in split doses up to four times daily. It has been laboratory tested for purity and safety, and Nature's Bounty guarantees quality. This tablet is free from artificial color, flavor, sweetener, or preservatives, and it also does not contain sugar, starch, milk, lactose, soy, gluten, wheat, yeast or fish.
- Made in the USA
- Suitable to vegetarians
- Split dose
- Antioxidants
What's in it:
- 500mg vitamin C
Who makes it: Nature's Bounty combines the latest breakthroughs in nutritional science with the best ingredients to help to produce cutting edge natural health supplements. The company contains multiple brands, with Nature's Bounty being their main one. Their other brands include Optimal Solutions, Earthly Elements, and Nature's Bounty Rewards.
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10. BulkSupplements Vitamin C
BulkSupplements Vitamin C is a pure vitamin C powder that is free of sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten or additives. Because it's a powder, you have the ability to measure out your daily dose. That versatility is great for those who would like to stack their vitamin C supplements or control their vitamin C dosage.
It is also great for athletes who like to supplement using protein shakes because it can be easily added to improve protein absorption. Overall, it is a pure, versatile and affordable top vitamin C supplement.
- Pure vitamin C
- Versatile dosing
- Free from sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten or additives
- Affordable
What's in it:
- 1000mg vitamin C
Who makes it: BulkSupplements is a producer of pure supplement ingredients that can be purchased by supplement suppliers and consumers. Located in Henderson, Nevada, they supply over 200 ingredients to consumers and manufacturers using an FDA registered GMP certified facility. All of their products are available in bulk at very affordable prices.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vitamin C Supplements
What Is Vitamin C?
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant vitamin that is considered essential. An essential vitamin is one that must be consumed through diet. Foods that are high in vitamin c include colorful fruits and vegetables, such as strawberries, cantaloupe, spinach, peppers, and tomatoes.
Citrus fruits are also a fantastic source of vitamin C such as oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruit. Although there are many dietary sources of vitamin C, it is easily destroyed through heating and freezing. On top of that, fruits and vegetables grown today are grown in nutrient-depleted soil, resulting in lower nutrient content.
Vitamin C supplements help to ensure that you get enough vitamin C in your diet. For reasons stated above, even people consuming healthy amounts of fruits and vegetables daily may need a good vitamin C supplement. They are available in tablets, chewable, liquids, effervescent, powdered crystallines, and vitamin C pills.
What Are the Uses & Benefits of Vitamin C?
Vitamin C is a very important nutrient that plays a key role in many operations in our bodies. It's important for the immune system, cell repair, wound healing, bone strength, and more.
Some of the most important vitamin C benefits include:
- Skin: Vitamin C can help to improve skin health, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and generally slow the visual aging process. This effect has been observed with supplemental oral vitamin C, as well as topical creams.
- Immunity: Vitamin C can help to strengthen the immune system by improving resistance to certain pathogens. In otherwise healthy individuals, a higher intake of vitamin C may help to slightly lower the duration and severity of the common cold, but the evidence is mixed as to whether or not it can actually help prevent the common cold's occurrence.
- Mineral Absorption: The body needs tons of nutrients and minerals like iron and calcium in order to stay healthy. Vitamin C plays a role in the absorption of some of these minerals, particularly in regard to iron. Thus, getting more vitamin C may help to improve your body's ability to absorb and use iron and other minerals, which can have a variety of positive effects on your health.
- Antioxidant: Vitamin C is an antioxidant, a class of molecules that can help to fight free radicals in the body and reduce the cell damage that they can cause. Because oxidation and cell damage is thought to contribute to many serious health concerns including cancer, it's possible that antioxidants such as vitamin C may help to reduce the risk of many diseases and help to keep the body healthy in general.
- Stress: Vitamin C can help to reduce the physical and psychological effects of stress on the body. A recent German study found that those given vitamin C before being exposed to a stressful situation remained calmer, and various stress markers including the stress hormone cortisol and blood pressure were notably lower than participants who were not given the vitamin.
- Overall Health: Vitamin C is involved in a huge number of processes within the body, and it can greatly contribute to overall health. It's important for the absorption of iron, the formation of collagen, wound healing, the maintenance of bones, teeth, and cartilage, and much more. Although most people eating a balanced diet will get enough vitamin C from food, some groups are more prone to not getting enough.
Vitamin C is one of the most popular supplements, and for good reason. Insufficient vitamin C can lead to several issues, while on the other hand, it is actually impossible to get too much of it, as your body simply excretes the excess.
The most effective vitamin C supplements also help to provide additional antioxidants in your diet.
As a powerful antioxidant, vitamin C has the ability to help the aging process and help improve the function of all of your organs and bodily systems.
Who Can Benefit from Vitamin C?
- Those with Weakened Immune Systems – A weakened immune system is a weakened defense system. It results in a higher risk of sickness, infection and health problems. Your immune system can be weakened by excess sugar consumption, stress, lack of sufficient fluid intake and being overweight. Some people have a more serious condition called an immunodeficiency disorder, which may be present at birth or develop over time. Taking a vitamin C supplement can boost your immune system and keep you healthy, helping to prevent a state of weakened immunity.
- Those with Allergies – Vitamin C can help to regulate your immune system's response to potential threats. This is particularly beneficial to those who suffer from allergies. Allergic reactions occur when the immune system mistakes a safe substance for a harmful substance, resulting in an overreaction to it. Symptoms may include inflammation, swelling, skin rash, nausea, diarrhea, runny nose and anaphylaxis in severe cases. Vitamin C helps reduce inflammation and support the immune system, which can help regulate the symptoms of allergies. It also works to reduce the release of histamine, which is a substance that causes allergic inflammatory reactions.
- Those Dealing with Stress – Cortisol is known as the stress hormone. It is the damaging hormone that is released when stress triggers it, causing harm to numerous functions of the body. The side effects of elevated cortisol levels include weakened immune function, reduced bone density, weight gain, and elevated blood pressure and cholesterol. It can also interfere with your ability to learn and store memory. Taking a vitamin C supplement can help to reduce the physical and psychological effects of stress, improving your overall health and quality of life. This is according to both animal and human studies.
- Travelers – Traveling exposes your body to numerous new stressors, viruses, and bacteria that can weaken your immune system. This can be due to changes in your sleeping schedule and your diet, altered environments, and introductions to new people. It can also be due to traveling in a cramped plane, where the air is being shared by many different people and disease-causing bacteria can survive for up to a week on armrests, seats and tray tables.
- Aging Adults – Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that has beneficial anti-aging properties. It has been shown to decrease oxidative stress in your cells, and it helps to prevent wrinkles and dullness of the skin. It also helps to reduce the stress hormone cortisol, which can wreak havoc on your body over the years. By boosting your immune system, it helps to prevent damaging illnesses, and it also supports your cardiovascular health. As an added bonus, a vitamin C supplement can help to improve protein absorption. As you age, your ability to digest protein and utilize it properly decreases.
- Those At Risk for Arthritis – Vitamin C can help to regulate the immune system, reduce inflammation and support the health of connective tissues and production of collagen. All of these benefits are great for those at risk for rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune disease that is caused by the immune system attacking joints and causing pain, stiffness and inflammation. It can also help to maintain the health of your joints, helping to prevent osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by joint wear and tear.) This means that vitamin C can help to fight against both major forms of arthritis from developing.
- Athletes – Vitamin C can help to aid in athletic recovery. This is because vitamin C is an important nutrient for wound healing, and studies have shown that taking vitamin C supplements with dosages above the recommended daily allowance improves speed of recovery. It also aids in protein metabolism, which improves protein absorption and utilization. Men who take a vitamin C supplement are also supporting healthy testosterone levels by lowering levels of cortisol: the more cortisol you have, the less testosterone you have.
Are There Any Side Effects of Vitamin C?
Because vitamin C is water-soluble, it is well tolerated even in larger doses. However, some people may experience side effects such as heartburn, stomach cramps, headaches, nausea, etc. Talk to a doctor before giving vitamin C to a child, or taking more than 1000mg daily.
How Do I Take Vitamin C?
Vitamin C is water-soluble, so it does not have to be taken with food, but many supplements advise that you take it with a meal. It is available in both natural and synthetic forms in tablets, chewables, vitamin C pills, effervescents, etc. Depending on the form, it can be taken in split doses two to three times per day or a single dose.
Dosage instructions will be found on the product packaging. It's nearly impossible to "overdose" on vitamin C, however, because the vitamin is water soluble and your body will simply excrete the excess vitamin C if you take too much. Side effects are rare, even at larger-than-recommended doses.
Can I Stack Vitamin C With Other Supplements?
Vitamin C can be taken alongside other supplements to improve its overall benefits. Many of the best stacks include supplements that add a variety of antioxidant compounds. Vitamin C can also be taken to improve the absorption of iron.
Overall, some of the best ways to stack vitamin C are:
- Vitamin A – Vitamin A is another vitamin with powerful antioxidant benefits. It is fat-soluble and most important to the function of the immune system, vision, reproductive health, and cellular communication. When taken with vitamin C, it helps to enhance its immune-boosting benefits and antioxidant benefits. This is a good stack for anti-aging, ocular, skin and immune system health.
- Iron – Vitamin C can be taken alongside iron to help improve iron absorption. It has also been shown to reverse the inhibitory effects of certain nutrients and foods that may reduce iron absorption, such as calcium phosphate and tea. Women tend to need more iron than men, and they have a higher risk of deficiency, so this is a good stack for women. It is also a good vitamin C stack for those who are already deficient in iron, a condition known as anemia.
- Zinc – Vitamin C supplements are taken alongside a zinc supplement help to improve wound healing. According to an academic article published in Advances in Wound Care in 2014, vitamin C and zinc are "recommended supplements in patients with wounds due to the central role in collagen metabolism and inflammation." This means that vitamin C and zinc work synergistically to speed up and improve wound recovery. Vitamin C stimulates collagen production, while zinc helps synthesize protein and DNA as well as prevent bacterial infection.
- Protein – Taking a vitamin C supplement along with a protein powder can help to improve the utilization and absorption of protein. This can help to improve your body's ability to use protein to build new tissues, including building muscle. This makes it a good stack for athletes.
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This paper serves as a gateway review of several field and epidemiological investigations conducted across the United States (US) which have been compiled as a special supplement in a January 2011 number of the Clinical Infectious Diseases journal.
Herd immunity after two years of the universal mass vaccination program against rotavirus gastroenteritis in AustriaArchived
This paper describes the epidemiology of rotavirus (RV) in Austrian children before and during universal mass campaign.
Does monastic life predispose to the risk of Saint Anthony's fire (Herpes Zoster)?Archived
The impact of the epidemiology of varicella on zoster epidemiology is still debated.
The impact of haemophilus influenza serotype b resurgence on the epidemiology of childhood invasive Haemophilus influenzae disease in England and WalesArchived
The authors describe the epidemiology of invasive Hib and nontype b H. influenzae infections in children <15 years of age in the United Kingdom from 1994 until 2008, and show that the resurgence in Hib disease during the years 1999-2003 did not affect the epidemiology of invasive nontype b H. influenzae disease in children, which provides further support against serotype replacement.
Toward rubella elimination in Europe: An epidemiological assessmentArchived
The goal of eliminating rubella and preventing CRS by 2015 could be achieved and maintained adopting a comprehensive approach to ensure high vaccination coverage.
Nosocomial transmission of measles: An updated reviewArchived
This review emphasizes the key role of nosocomial transmission in the current epidemiology of measles, especially in countries where measles is largely under control.


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What You Should Know About Cladding This Year
Factors To Consider When Choosing A Wood Connector Iron Face Plate Size
One of the most common questions that both builders and homeowners have when it comes to incorporating decorative or structural iron beam straps with timbers has something to do with the ways on how to choose the right wood connector iron faceplate size for exposed beams. For those of you out there who are thinking of having a new construction project, please be guided about how you will need either an architect or an engineer here since they are the ones who can help specify all the requirements you need for your application, which may include the size, the width and the minimum thickness of iron faceplates. In addition to that, there goes the fact as well that architects and engineers have the ability of specifying the length and the diameter of the fasteners (which can be lags or bolts) that are used in attaching the wood construction tie, determining the structural value of the post beam connection itself. Let us say, it is possible for a bolt to receive a structural grade of eight when it is bolted through the beam using a nut on the other end, however, a lag only has a pull out value that enables it to receive a structural grade of five in structural integrity.
We are sure that many of you would want to know how you can possibly choose the best wood connector iron faceplate size that you can add to your existing beam structure for added support and what we can tell you about it is that you have to start by acknowledging that you are doing a simulation of a structural beam support. With regards to this matter at hand, it would be best for you to select a wood connector iron faceplate size that is large enough so that your structural beam support will come out as something that really has a great value to it. If you want to know how you can get the right size for your wood connector iron faceplate, we suggest that you cut a template out of a paper and then tack it, or tape it or staple it to your beam. It would be best for you to start with two inches wide and eight inches tall or long.
There are other ways on how you can get the best size for your wood connector iron faceplate like using a black poster board or you can opt to paint the template you have with black as this way, you can visualize it much better, and you must not worry about its design since what matters most is the basic size.
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Railway Express Agency v. Virginia (347 U.S. 359)
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Mr. Thomas B. Gay, Richmond, Va., for appellant.
Mr. Frederick T. Gray, Richmond, Va., for appellee.
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The 'Streets Of Compton' Album Is Coming Soon
Last year, Straight Outta Compton brought the music of 1990s gangster rap legends NWA back to the forefront of pop culture and now A&E is showing the city's modern rap scene in the three-part documentary Streets of Compton. The special will feature rapper The Game along with other notable members of the Southern California music scene and in addition to the documentary series, there will be a Streets of Compton soundtrack, produced by The Game. According to Billboard, The Game's Streets of Compton album will be released on June 17, just a few weeks after the series' premiere and one day after the final installment of the film airs on A&E.
In that time, viewers might even get a glimpse into the making of the album, and will get to hear the tracks as part of its soundtrack. So far, there are already two tracks available on SoundCloud that you can listen to for free before the album is released later this month, to give you an idea of its style. The sound is a mix between a throwback to the '90s usually associated with the city of Compton, and the modern, technology-driven style of Compton hip hop, like Kendrick Lamar's music. Take a listen to The Game's "Roped Off" below. (It should be noted that these tracks are very NSFW.)
The sound should be familiar to anyone who's a fan of The Game's "The Streetz of Compton," the song that probably inspired the title of this A&E documentary. And "Roped Off" features Problem and Boogie, two other Compton rappers.
In another track released in advance of the Streets of Compton premiere, "Bad Boy on Death Row," The Game is assisted by Dave East and the two trade '90s references back and forth in a slower, more reflective set of rhymes.
The rest of the soundtrack is still a few weeks away, but iTunes has released the track list for the Streets of Compton album, which has 11 songs, including the two above. Unfortunately, the only tracks currently available the already-released "Roped Off" and "Bad Boy on Death Row." According to the iTunes listings, some of the other artists who will be featured on the album include J3, Payso, AD & AV, and Micah. Billboard credits MC Eiht and DJ Yella as appearing in the the doc, but they may not have any participation in the album, as they're not mentioned in the iTunes preview. When it's released, you can buy the album on iTunes for $18.99.
If you deeply enjoy learning about The Streets of Compton during the documentary, consider picking up the soundtrack when it drops — it should be an authentic representation of the music scene represented in the documentary.
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Leaked emails show the Hillary Clinton campaign plotted to use celebrities to con young Bernie Sanders supporters into voting for her.
The email between Clinton operatives includes a "concept paper" which strategizes on how to "use young elected officials and entertainers to build a 'grassroots' movement of under 40 voters as a vehicle to migrate support for Bernie into activism for Hillary."
The campaign themselves put "grassroots" in quotes, as they know it's a top-down con job.
Clinton strategy for front group to astroturf progressive youth into working for Clinton (see "Attachments") https://t.co/8xO1g2KVCI pic.twitter.com/WpG0g0SSGC
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Mobilize young voter participation for the 2016 election in support of Hillary Clinton
Use young elected officials and entertainers to build a "grassroots" movement of under 40 voters as a vehicle to migrate support for Bernie into activism for Hillary.
Identify young elected officials (YEOs)across the country to become the face of a new organization that is focused on a progressive future. These young elected officials would promote both the organization, the ideas embraced by it and the need for civic engagement with an immediate focus on involvement in the 2016 election. They would be seen as the faces of a new progressivist movement that combines noble goals with political realities resulting in real progress.
The organization would be built around a group of ideas or concepts as opposed to parties or individuals. The ideas should always reinforce the message that the under 40 generation needs to engage politically to shape their own future. Building the New Economy, Creating an Empowerment Society, Transitioning to a Sustainable World, Tearing Down Barriers are all phrases which might be included in the messaging. Support for the Hillary would be included in the messaging but initially as tangential to it, i.e. "if you support these things then there really isn't another choice but her". Over time the messaging would transition more into the actionable item of involvement in the campaign and support for its efforts.
The organization should be built around a Ready for Hillary type model: grassroots driven, limited engagement of the principal, both an organizational and small dollar fundraising component, centered on-line and in venues frequented by under 40's – college campuses, with a big emphasis on community colleges, nightclubs, athletic events, etc.
The group should be branded separately from the campaign so people who engage with it feel like they created and own it as opposed to feeling swallowed by an organization that defeated them. A distinct name, artwork, website, spokespeople etc would be desired.
The program should be launched initially in one state and then expand out. It should be seen as growing and spreading. We want people calling and asking if they can set one up in their state as opposed to forcing the model on them.
The YEO's in that state would announce the formation of their group stating theirs goal to help elect a progressive President and engage young people with a goal of making sure their voices are heard and they are ready to participate. It should feel almost like "we got together and decided to do this on our own". Depending on the organizational model, they could say they all support Hillary and are doing it to help but there are bigger and longer term objectives here, etc. Ideally you could say something like the campaign is providing limited resources but has agreed any funds you raise will be directed into youth outreach.
They would then do a series of event which would be a college campus "town hall" during the day and a club type event that night. The "town hall" with students would be informal with talking with students about goals, dreams, political reality, how government can make things happen, how sometimes it doesn't, etc. It would end in a pitch for them to become engaged politically to build a progressive future. Later in the evening, these YEO's would attend and speak briefly at a campaign event in a bar/club featuring a local DJ or entertainer and has a nominal contribution as part of attendence. The campus event will be used to build buzz for the second event as well as the campaign itself. As momentum grows for the organization, bigger names would be brought in for the "town hall" events as well as bigger artists for the "club" events, furthering the momentum. Eventually, HRC/WJC/CVC as well as VP and Spouse would be integrated into these events but it should be seen as them coming to the "movement" as opposed to them trying to take it over.
– This program be launched by Mayor Andre Gillum in Florida. Goal would be early April
– Target is to have 10 people at launch
– Do events in Miami, Palm Beach, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Tampa and Orlando in April.
– Convene a group of National YEO's in May/June to discuss their involvement.
– Have organization functioning in 5 battlegound states by June 1 – Florida, Colorado, Virginia, North Carolina?
A bunch of celebrities did sign onto her campaign and appeared at the Democratic National Convention, along with Mayor Andrew Gillum.
Katy Perry, Demi Lovato, Lena Dunham, Chloe Grace Moretz, Eva Longoria, America Ferrera and Debra Messing were some of the initial sign-ons with Hillary Clinton. Since then, tons of other hack celebrities have piled on.
Here's Chloe Grace Moretz giving a stupid speech at the DNC calling for young people to "make their voices heard" by voting for Hillary Clinton:
The video is overwhelmingly downvoted and her speech sounds extremely forced, so it doesn't appear their stupid tricks are actually working.
Nonetheless, this is more evidence of how completely fake Hillary Clinton's entire campaign is.
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Hope everyone has joined in with Ginny's yarn along this week, I can't wait to check out new projects and find inspiration for a new read. - I have to confess I am a day late with being away in London.
The beauty of travelling is how much crochet work you can get through on a peaceful undisturbed train journey. I have been experimenting with a new yarn, style craft double knitting, well it's new to me and very reasonably priced which is a bonus as I seem to be getting through lots of yarn at the moment. I am making a little baby blanket as before the end of the year quite a few of my friends will have new grandchildren. I have used mainly trebles and doubles and have just made some crochet circles to add some embellishment down two sides.
I have also just received the first edition of a new magazine called " The Simple Things" which I think I am going to love.
I thought I would share with you the inside cover of the magazine with its ethos ............
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Title: The Unique Contribution of Visual Art Therapy in Work with Victims of PTSD
Master of Arts in Expressive Therapies, Lesley University , Boston. My article: Avrahami, D (2005) Visual Art Therapy's Unique Contribution in Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Journal of Trauma and Dissociation, Vol 6, No.4. The article is the product of theoretical study and work with art therapy with victims of combat stress. It brings a fresh approach which connects between the trauma, brain processes and art healing and it is at the main bibliography list of every PTSD studies. I presented my approach at PTSD conferences here and abroad. A groups of social workers departments from Boston University comes every summer to my PTSD workshops.
This presentation demonstrates visual art therapy as a unique integrative approach to the multidimensional treatment of PTSD. This model offers unique contribution in three major areas: 1. working on traumatic memories; 2. the process of symbolization and integration; 3. providing unique qualities for containment, transference and countertransference. The artistic medium encourages the pictorial expression of the client's inner experience enabling communication with the traumatic memory in its own language – shape, color and sensations. The medium allows dissociated, repressed materials stored in memory as visual images to reach consciousness, to be expressed and encountered. The symbolic image spontaneously emerging in the client's work is the core of the healing process and has the ability to contain and bear the dissociative character of the trauma. Thus symbols evoked in the artistic products of victims help recode the traumatic event and turn a dissociated and isolated instance into an integrated part of the individual's personality, connected associatively to other thoughts, feelings and times. In this way, a coherent biographical continuum is formed and the healing process can occur.


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MMG delivers Priorities 5! Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group comes together for a 22-track project features the MMG roster Rick Ross, Rockie Fresh, Meek Mill, Wale, Stalley, Scrilla and new member Isa Muhammad. Big K.R.I.T., Sam Sneak, Eric Bellinger, Fat Trel, Whole Slab, Talib Kweli & more also make guest appearances on the tape.
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Captain of Scenic Eclipse Announced
Scenic luxury cruises & tours have announced the appointment of the captain of Scenic Eclipse, the world's first discovery yacht, launching August 15, 2019.
Captain James Griffiths has been named as the commander of the new luxury expedition yacht Scenic Eclipse.
"Scenic Eclipse is setting an entirely new standard in the cruise and expedition industry," stated Captain Griffiths, "and she is the first cruise ship to truly combine 'go anywhere/see everything' ability."
Captain Griffiths comes to Scenic with an extensive background in expedition cruising, having served as expedition captain with Windstar and captain of Lindblad's National Geographic Explorer, as well as spending 11 years with Cunard where he was appointed Chief Officer aged 25 on board Queen Mary 2. In a career that has spanned nearly 20 years, Griffiths has worked on 12 different ships, commanding six of them, and visited more than 105 countries.
Captain James Griffiths, Scenic Eclipse
Griffiths was educated in the U.K. and holds multiple degrees and designations from the Warsash Maritime Academy in Southampton, Middlesex University and the Nautical Institute in London, and Lloyds Maritime Academy in Kent.
Interview with Captain James Griffiths
What does it take to become the captain of a luxury ocean vessel like Scenic Eclipse?
It takes around 10 years to get the licences required to command a ship the size of Scenic Eclipse. Working in polar areas requires a very special set of skills, both my second-in-command and I hold advanced polar water certification and have racked up hundreds of days in high polar latitudes in the North and South. I have spent nearly 20 years in the industry, worked on 12 different ships, commanded six of them and visited over 105 countries. Scenic Eclipse will be a truly demanding ship to operate, the complexity of the helicopters, submarine, Zodiacs, and kayaks coupled with her highly advanced technology and the need to offer the ultimate 6-star service, means that I and everyone else involved in the project must be passionate about delivering it.
What sets Scenic Eclipse apart from other ships?
Scenic Eclipse is setting an entirely new standard in the cruise and expedition industry. We are the first cruise ship to house our own helicopters and submarine and will be the first expedition ship in service to comply with the latest 'Safe Return to Port' regulations (that necessitate two independent engine rooms, two independent bridges and multiredundancy in provision areas, galleys and power distribution). In addition, Scenic Eclipse is Polar Class 6, which puts the ship's ice strength above 1A Super – the highest of the Swedish Ice Classes before you become an ice breaker. The ship is also fitted with a 'Dynamic Positioning' system, this allows us to maintain an exact position and heading automatically by making use of the ship's oversized bow thrusters and Azipods. This means that we will be able to avoid anchoring and reduce damage to the sea bed, while ensuring the safest possible approach for our helicopters and Zodiac fleet. To give you an idea of how powerful the Scenic Eclipse bow thrusters are, a normal cruise ship would have around 10- 20% of total propulsive power assigned to the bow thrusters, Scenic Eclipse has 50%.
Where are you most excited to be sailing to with Scenic Eclipse?
Scenic Eclipse is a remarkable ship in every regard. I've worked as captain on the world's largest four masted sailing ship, the MSY Wind Star, which is an excellent warm water ship and the MV National Geographic Explorer, which is a very good cold water expedition ship. But Scenic Eclipse will be a ship that excels in all areas. She will be just as at home moored alongside the most impressive super yachts in the world in Monaco, as she will be breaking ice less than 900 kilometres from the true North Pole. I am very excited to take Scenic Eclipse everywhere, she is the first cruise ship to truly combine 'go anywhere/see everything' ability coupled with stunning super yacht looks and the most luxurious on board amenities, so I know she will bring an incredible 'wow' factor wherever she sails.
What do you think will be the highlight of a voyage with Scenic Eclipse for your guests and for your crew?
I am genuinely excited to see how guests will react to Scenic Eclipse. She is designed to exceed expectations. Everyone will take away something different; perhaps a journey to a shipwreck in our submarine, a flight over a glacier with one of our highly trained pilots in a helicopter, maybe watching the sunrise on the bridge with one of our Deck Officers, or memories of the excellent dining venues. For my crew, I have been delighted how quick the very best people in the industry have been to join me on board Scenic Eclipse. Scenic is not your average multi-national faceless company, it really does feel like a family, so serving our guests on board a ship like Scenic Eclipse will be a career highlight for many.
Captain James Griffiths, Scenic Eclipse
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Open book
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Open Book
A situation in which a bank's liabilities have a shorter term (on average) than its assets. This indicates that it may not be able to meet its obligations when the time comes. It is also called an unmatched book or a short book.


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Finding the right psychologist is a bit like app dating. You hope it'll be a good match, but sometimes you're left disappointed.
So you're worried about a loved one? Knowing how to be a great support to that person can be difficult and take time to figure out. But sometimes just the simplest of acts or gestures can make a world of difference to someone who may be going through a tough time.
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Have you signed - The National Communications Charter
It's a unified approach to mental health and suicide prevention supports coordinated and consistent messaging around mental health and suicide prevention. Click here to access. https://www.bluebeatsmentalhealth.com/
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I have friends who seen to think the former might be a good idea. One in particular I believe would actually like to make someone else responsible for the important decisions in her life. (If she ever reads this she'll smack me up side the head for saying so so publicly…) Being a responsible adult can at times be a little scary. A bit like walking a tightrope without a net. But to me the alternative is far more terrifying: having someone else decide where I should work, where I should live, what kind of car I'm allowed to drive (if any at all) - how I should live my life.
I'm truly glad I had the dumb luck to have been born in the freest nation on Earth! It saddens me that so many who were likewise blessed would trade that freedom for the illusion of security.


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Episode 12: We Go to Prison, Ride a Horse and Shave our Butts
Piri Eddy (comedian, actor, presenter, writer, singer: Chapman St) explodes into the studio equipped with many an intimate story about his balls and the importance of shaving your butt. We chat prison, how it features on TV and why Marcel would be pretty vulnerable in a cell while also talking all sorts of madness featured in this collage. Check it.