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1 CHAPTER V: DISPOSAL OF WASTES CONTAMINATED WITH INFECTIOUS AGENTS These biohazard waste disposal guidelines are designed to not only protect the public and the environment, but also laboratory and custodial personnel, waste haulers, and landfill/incinerator operators at each stage of the waste-handling process. Generators of biohazard waste in the laboratory must ensure that the labeling, packaging, and intermediate disposal of waste conforms to these guidelines. "Decontamination" means a process of removing disease-producing microorganisms and rendering an object safe for handling. "Disinfection" means a process that kills or destroys most disease-producing microorganisms, except spores. "Sterilization" means a process by which all forms of microbial life, including spores, viruses, and fungi, are destroyed. A. WHAT IS REGULATED BIOHAZARD WASTE The following items are usually considered to be regulated biohazard waste. 1. Microbiological laboratory waste (cultures derived from clinical specimens and pathogenic microorganisms, disposable laboratory equipment that has come into contact with the cultures, etc.). 2. Samples containing recombinant or synthetic DNA 3. Tissues, bulk blood, or body fluids from humans. 4. Tissues, bulk blood, or body fluids from animals that have the potential to carry an infectious agent that can be transmitted to humans. 5. Sharps (needles, broken glass, etc.). Organisms carrying regulated recombinant DNA and exotic or virulent plant and animal pathogens also require decontamination before disposal. The following are usually not included in the definition of infectious waste, but should be placed in containers such as plastic bags prior to disposal to contain the waste. If these items are mixed with infectious waste, they must be managed as though they are infectious. For this reason, you should segregate regulated biohazard waste from other waste. 1. Items soiled or spotted, but not saturated, with human blood or body fluids. Examples: blood-spotted gloves, gowns, dressings, etc. 2. Containers, packages, waste glass, laboratory equipment, and other materials that have had no contact with blood, body fluids, clinical cultures, or infectious agents. 19
2 3. Noninfectious animal waste, such as manure and bedding, and tissue, blood, and body fluids or cultures from an animal that is not known to be carrying an infectious agent that can be transmitted to humans. B. PACKAGING OF WASTE Laboratory materials used in experiments with potentially infectious microorganisms, such as discarded cultures, tissues, media, plastics, sharps, glassware, instruments, and laboratory coats, must be either handed off to a contractor licensed as an infectious waste treatment facility, or be decontaminated before disposal or washing for reuse. Collect contaminated materials in leak-proof containers labeled with the Universal Biohazard Symbol; autoclavable biohazard bags are recommended. There are several ways this is dealt with at UC: 1. Many labs and buildings collect biohazard waste in red bags and/or red bins with the biohazard symbol. This waste is picked up by people from Environmental Services or Environmental Health and Safety and is ultimately carried away by an outside group (e.g., Stericycle) where it is managed as regulated medical waste and it is decontaminated off-site before it is disposed in the environment. 2. As an added precaution, some labs choose to autoclave their bags first before it gets picked up as in (1) above. 3. For labs that choose to autoclave their own biohazard waste and discard in the general waste afterward, it is necessary (and legally required by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency) to periodically test your autoclaves with bioindicators or an equivalent. Please contact the Office of Biological Safety if this is an option that your lab wants to use. Uncontaminated sharps and other noninfectious items that may cause injury require special disposal even if they need not be decontaminated. Sharps need to be collected in rigid puncture-proof containers to prevent wounding of coworkers, custodial personnel, and waste handlers. If a package is apt to be punctured because of sharp-edged contents, double bagging or boxing may be necessary. C. METHODS OF DECONTAMINATION Choosing the right method to eliminate or inactivate a biohazard is not always simple. The choice depends largely on the treatment equipment available, the target organism, and the presence of interfering substances (e.g., high organic content) that may protect the organism from decontamination. A variety of treatment techniques are available, but practicality and effectiveness govern which is most appropriate. Biohazardous waste should be decontaminated before the end of each working day unless it is to be collected for treatment off-site. In the latter case, the waste should be packaged 20
3 and stored until the scheduled pick-up by the off-site contractor. Biohazard waste should never be compacted. Ordinary lab wastes should be disposed of as routinely as possible to reduce the amount requiring special handling. 1. STEAM STERILIZATION Decontamination is best accomplished by steam sterilization in a properly functioning autoclave that is routinely monitored with a biological indicator such as spores of Bacillus stearothermophilus. The tops of autoclavable biohazard bags should be opened to allow steam entry. For dry materials, it may be necessary to add water to the package. Usually a standard autoclave cycle of 121 o C, 15 psi for 45 minutes to an hour is sufficient, the nature of the waste in a batch should determine cycle duration. For example, if the waste contains a dense organic substrate, such as animal bedding or manure, a longer cycle may be necessary. Since there is a practical limit to the time that can be spent autoclaving waste, in such a case alternative treatment options may be more effective and economical. However, as with most generalizations, it is difficult to prescribe methods that meet every contingency. Such decisions are best left to the personnel directly involved, provided they are well informed and prepared to verify the effectiveness of the treatment. Use extreme caution when treating waste that is co-contaminated with volatile, toxic, or carcinogenic chemicals, radioisotopes, or explosive substances. Autoclaving this type of waste may release dangerous gases (e.g., chlorine) into the air. Such waste should be chemically decontaminated, incinerated, or sent to a hazardous waste landfill. Consult Environmental Health and Safety at (773) for more information. 2. SEWAGE TREATMENT Most fluid waste, including human blood or infectious cultures that have been decontaminated by the appropriate method, can be discarded by pouring into the sanitary sewer, followed by flushing with water. Care should be taken to avoid the generation of aerosols. The routine processing of municipal sewage provides chemical decontamination. However, if the fluid is contaminated with infectious agents or biological toxins, it must be rendered safe by chemical or autoclave treatment before sewer disposal. 3. CHEMICAL DISINFECTION Where autoclaving is not appropriate, an accepted alternative is to treat material with a chemical disinfectant that is freshly prepared at a concentration known to be effective against the microorganisms in use. The disinfectant of choice should be one that quickly and effectively kills the target pathogen at the lowest concentration and with minimal risk to the user. Other considerations, such as chemical 21
4 compatibility, economy and shelf life, are also important. Allow sufficient exposure time to ensure complete inactivation. Halogens such as hypochlorite (household bleach) are the least expensive and are also highly effective in decontaminating large spills. Their drawbacks include short shelf life, easy binding to non-target organic substances, and corrosiveness, even in dilute forms. Household bleach is typically diluted 1:10 to 1:100 such that the available halogen is approximately 0.05%-0.5% (chlorine concentration of 500 ppm ppm). A 1:10 dilution of household bleach is generally effective for most biohazardous agents (the exceptions are prions and certain biological toxins). If a hypochlorite compound is used as a disinfectant, it is recommended that the decontamination step is followed by a wipe-down using 70% alcohol or water to mechanically remove corrosive residue. Also, be aware that using chlorine compounds to disinfect substances co-contaminated with radioiodine may cause gaseous release of the isotope. Alcohol (ethanol or isopropanol), usually used at 70%, is effective against vegetative forms of bacteria and fungi, and enveloped viruses, but will not efficiently destroy spores or non-enveloped viruses. Please note that 70% alcohol is the optimum concentration. 100% alcohol is less effective than 70%. Characteristics limiting its usefulness are its flammability, poor penetration, presence of protein-rich materials, and rapid evaporation, making extended contact time difficult to achieve. It is important to be aware that common laboratory disinfectants can pose hazards to users. For example, ethanol and quaternary ammonium compounds may cause contact dermatitis. Further information about chemical disinfectants can be obtained from the Office of Biological Safety. Large volume areas such as fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, or rooms may be decontaminated using vapors or gases such as hydrogen peroxide, ethylene oxide, chlorine dioxide, or peracetic acid. These gases, however, must be applied with extreme care. Only experienced personnel who have the specialized equipment and protective devices to do it effectively and safely should perform gas decontamination. Properties of common classes of disinfectants are summarized in Table 3a and 3b. 22
5 Phenolic Compounds Fungi Bacteria (Grampositive and negative) Table 3a. Active Against Spores Lipid Viruses Mycobacteria Nonlipid Viruses Dilution Optimal working concentration v 1-5% Hypochlorites % free chlorine (1:10 dilution of household bleach) Alcohols v 70-85% Formaldehyde a % Glutaraldehyde b + + 2% Iodophores % +++, good; ++, fair; +, slight; -, nil; v, depends on virus. a above 40 o C. b above 20 o C. Table 3b. Inactivated by Toxicity Stable? a Corrosive? Flammable? Protei Hard Detergen Ski Eyes Lung >1 week n water t n s Phenolic + + C Y Y N Y Y N Compounds Hypochlorites C Y Y Y N Y N Alcohols N Y N Y N Y Formaldehyde Y Y Y Y N Y/N Glutaraldehy Y Y Y Y N N de Iodophores A Y Y N Y Y N +++, good; ++, fair; +, slight; -, nil; C, inactivated by cationic detergent; A, inactivated by anionic detergent; Y, yes; N, no; Y/N, depends on physical form and other conditions. a Stability may be effected by exposure to light and/or air. Adapted from Laboratory Safety Monograph. A Supplement to the NIH Guidelines for Recombinant DNA Research, pp National Institutes of Health, Office of Research Safety, National Cancer Institute, and the Special Committee of Safety and Health Experts, Bethesda, MD (January 1979). 23
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Congratulations to Paddy Kelly, Cullentra, who was last Monday's winner of €562 in our 50/50 draw. 2nd prize of the Christmas hamper went to Joe Rooney, Rathcline, and 3rd prize of a €25 voucher for Terry's butchers went to Joe Coghlan, Bornacor. Thanks to everyone who bought envelopes to make it the most successful draw so far. The draw takes place every Monday night and envelopes only cost €2.
The New Year's draw will take place on Saturday January 31st in Adies. Prizes are as follows: 1st prize - 1500, 2nd prize - €750, 3rd prize €500, 4th prize €250, 5th prize €200, 6th prize €200, 7th prize €200 and 8th prize €200. Tickets cost €10 and are available from any member of the executive.
The first round of the U21 Hastings Cup between Longford and Galway will take place at 2pm in Clonbonny on Saturday January 3rd. With this being the start of the football season it would be great to see a large crowd turn out in Clonbonny to support Longford.
Membership is now due for the coming year. Players' registration fee is €50 and non-playing members is €20. Players are asked to pay their registration to Brendan Rhatigan or James Hanley. Player registration is compulsory and players must be registered before they can play. Non playing members can pay their fee to Peter Skelly or Denis Crinigan.
The minor club will hold another EGM on Saturday January 3rd 2015 at 6pm in the clubhouse. It is imperative that the club form a new executive as all current executive members will be standing down. We again urge all parents and grandparents who have children from the ages of 4 to 18 to attend.
Finally we would like to wish everyone a happy and prosperous new year. Here's to success in the Intermediate championship, at minor level and for the ladies in 2015. Let's hope it's a winning year that won't be forgotten on all fronts!
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Spanish Holiday
Finding a resort that caters for children, teens and adults is often a tricky task. However, families holidaying at La Manga Club in Murcia will find no shortage of activities on offer to keen everyone occupied.
Children aged 13 and over will find a wide range of things to do during their stay.
As well as brushing up their skills by enrolling on a course at one of La Manga's sports academies, they can try their hand at water-based activities on the Mar Menor.
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Located in the sun-soaked area of Murcia, La Manga Club is the ideal place to try your hand at scuba diving.
The resort is bordered by the Mar Menor - Spain's largest saltwater lagoon - and within easy reach of several popular coves and beaches.
Based at La Manga from Easter until November, the Adventure Divers team offers a range of courses, with something to offer people of all ages and abilities.
The most popular option is the open water course, which lasts between three and four days.
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One of the best things about taking holidays in Spain is having the opportunity to try new things.
Guests staying at La Manga Club will be spoiled for choice when it comes to the range of activities on offer, including a host of water sports.
As Spain's largest saltwater lagoon, the Mar Menor is the ideal place to enjoy activities such as sailing and canoeing.
The calm, non-tidal waters are around six degrees warmer than the surrounding seas and no deeper than six metres at any point.
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As well as making use of the sports and leisure facilities on offer at the resort, guests holidaying at La Manga Club can relax and indulge in some pampering.
The complex is home to a luxury health spa that offers a range of sumptuous treatments, including body therapies and massages that are guaranteed to leave you feeling revived and rejuvenated.
A scrub is an ideal choice for those with dry and dull skin. The exfoliating treatment helps to improve circulation and banish dead cells, leaving the body looking softer, smoother and more radiant.
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Families holidaying at the Mar Menor Resort will find plenty of activities to enjoy and attractions to explore throughout their stay.
For a great day out with the kids, why not take them to the nearby go-karting track?
Located around 30 minutes away from the resort, La Manga GoKart is home to three different circuits, with each designed for different age groups.
Youngsters can drive around the simple children's track, while teenagers and adults can experience karting in the advanced areas.
The vehicles used by La Manga GoKart are well maintained and guests are provided with all essential safety equipment before they venture out.
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Located in the south-east of Spain, Murcia is easily accessible for UK holidaymakers and is served by several budget airlines.
The area is renowned for its spectacular landscapes and is home to Spain's famous Mar Menor. Europe's largest saltwater lagoon, it is extremely popular with water sports enthusiasts and is around six degrees C warmer that the sea that surrounds it.
Families visiting Murcia will find no shortage of places to explore during their stay.
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Guests holidaying at La Torre Resort in Spain can get their holiday off to a relaxing start by booking in for a treatment at the exclusive Thai Room Spa.
There are a range of therapies on offer, including traditional Thai massages that focus on the body's energy map and acupressure points.
Guests looking for a treatment that provides complete relaxation can opt for the Thai Room Ultimate, which lasts for 90 minutes and involves a massage using fine cloth pouches filled with coriander and cloves.
A range of revitalising facials are also available at the spa, as well as manicures, pedicures, exfoliating body scrubs and luxurious foot massages.
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Brits planning to take a break at La Manga Club this year may be interested to learn that the resort has launched a new Funlandia programme aimed at families.
A host of special activities will be laid on for guests during the Easter holidays, May half-term, summer and October half-term.
Family members of all ages are catered for, with soft play areas for toddlers and disco sessions for teens.
A number of sports matches and tournaments will be taking place, as well as movie screenings and a bingo night.
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Guests holidaying at La Manga will be spoiled for choice when it comes to dining, with more than 20 bars and restaurants to choose from.
For a truly memorable meal, holidaymakers can head to the resort's flagship Amapola Restaurant.
The menu features a range of tasty Mediterranean-inspired dishes, with many options made from locally sourced ingredients.
These include fresh fish and seafood from the nearby Mar Menor, as well as ox-meat from the Sierra de Guardarrama, rice from Calasparra, tomatoes from Mazarroon and cured cheese from Zamora.
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Germans have the most cash to splash when it comes to holidays, new research has revealed.
A poll by travel search site Skyscanner found that travellers from this country spend more than $90 billion on flights to Spain and other destinations.
Holidaymakers from the US spend the second highest sum, while Brits pay out around $68.5 billion for their breaks abroad.
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The legend of Hip Hop production that is Pete Rock released his 'Petestrumentals' album in 2001, and has now announced the release of its follow-up with new track 'One, Two, A Few More'. The track is so Funky it might as well have featured on the Shaft soundtrack, with plenty of plodding bass, Jazz guitar and a pitched-up vocal sample. The album will feature tracks from the 1990-95 era, as well as some more recent, previously unheard beats – don't watch the lettering on the album art though! Stream the first single below via SoundCloud.
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Finding time to geek out is incredibly challenging.
Weekends of my idyllic youth were spent at the family coffee table eating a bowl of Lucky Charms and watching Goonies play continuously. I'd rewind the VHS tape to review the most amazing scenes, scenes that captivated my imagination.
I'd then run outside and recreate the movie with my friends.
Later, I'd take on the role of a princess-rescuing plumber squishing Goombas, or – more often than not – turn City Engineer and build LEGO Things. Sometimes I'd watch Goonies and build LEGO Things, sometimes I'd spend all day playing SMB. Sometimes I'd play outside with my friend from morning until night, high adventure our Prime Directive.
I never spent a moment of my youth away from some creative endeavor, however: If I consumed some bit of pop culture, I digested the exciting parts, adjusted and molded it around own universe and repackaged it as my own Creation.
I can't tell you how many times the Ghostbusters and the Goonies fought off would-be pirate ninjas.
With machine guns.
My childhood ritual of film, games, LEGO and play were foundational in shaping my Inner Geek. The challenge, though, is continuing to nurture my Inner Geek. And with so many amazingly geeky things out there, it's screaming to be unchained! And yet the demands of life are generally at odds with being a geek. Finding the time to geek out becomes a challenging exercise.
I now channel my Inner Geek to one of Master Geek Instructor. And what better students than my own children: We play outside, watch geeky movies and play the most amazing video games. We play board games. We build crafts. We Create.
As with developer mentoring, I find it much more rewarding to share the hobbies and interests of my Restless Inner Geek with the impressionable minds of my children: They could use a healthy dose of creativity.
As my parents did with me, I wish to instill in my children a sense of wonder and excitement about the world around them. Let Discovery, Adventure, Creativity and Constant Learning be their guide.
Finding time to geek out is incredibly challenging, but sharing my own experiences and creativity with my children makes the challenge so much more rewarding.


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Make the most of a weekend in Hoi An roaming the charming streets and markets of the Old Town, taking part in superb cooking classes, and having a private dinner with the backdrop of a rice field.
Upon arrival at Danang Airport, you will be picked up by our staff and start your way towards Hoi An. Your guide will come to meet you up and transfer you to hotel.
Secluded rice field dinner
After you check-in at your hotel, we will continue with our program. Cam Thanh Village is now an urban ward of Hoi An city. Surrounded by peaceful villages, idyllic rivers and lush water coconut palms. Take a short drive away from the hustle and bustle in downtown to Co Co river. A rowed basket boat ride will bring you to the floating stationary bamboo raft. Indulge yourself in a relaxing BBQ meal while enjoying sparkling river with the sunset on the horizon, a cool breeze, and immerse water coconut jungles. Transfer back to hotel afterwards.
Overnight at the hotel.
|Danang → Hoi An
|29 km
Walking city tour
Between the 17th and 19th centuries, Hoi An was a prosperous trading port. Today, this World Heritage-listed ancient town boasts well-preserved buildings, pedestrian streets and unique cuisine, allowing visitors a glimpse of its illustrious past. The narrow lanes are ideal for a guided walking tour. There is plenty to visit including the old merchant's houses with influences from Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese architecture; the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge; the Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation with outstanding wood carvings; and the colorful market with stalls brimming with local specialties including silk, which can be turned into fashionable garments within a day or two. Lunch at Banana Leaf Restaurant.
Private red bridge cooking school experience
Set in three acres of lush tropical gardens, Red Bridge cooking school is one of the highlights of the culinary scene in Hoi An. Meet up with your chef at Hai Cafe in the old town for a brief introduction and a welcome drink. Meander through Hoi An's central market with your chef to enjoy the sights, sounds and aromas. This is your chance to learn about how to select fresh produce and ingredients essential for Vietnamese cuisine. Embark on a 20 minutes boat trip to the school. Get your camera ready as the cruise offers glimpses of local river life. Upon arrival visit the school's herb garden before enjoying a private hands-on cooking class. After the lesson, sit down and eat what you have created in the lovely restaurant overlooking the river.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, setting off from Hoi An ancient town, guests will take the river aboard a local bike ferry and head into the morning of Cam Kim island's fishing port, stopping at a traditional boat builders yard before setting off to explore the relaxing island villages.
Vespa tour
Zig-zagging through breathtaking scenery of rice paddies and farmland, taking stops along the way to learn from friendly local families the art of mat weaving, farming and how to make (and eat) the perfect banh dap (rice cracker). Riding into a small village we stop at a local café to fuel up on local drip-coffee, gearing up for an adrenalin pumping 300m bamboo bridge river crossing to the opposing landscape of the sea-board side of the island making our way to Duy Hai market and harbor.
Here, the local ferry crossing takes guests to the water coconut palm fringed Cam Thanh and beyond to Tra Que Fishing Village for a fish cracker stop, before our final seafood lunch on the shores of the beautiful Ha My beach. Transfer from your Hoi An hotel to Danang airport for your flight for next destination.
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Yayoi Kusama, "Infinity Mirrored Room, The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away," 2013.
The Canada stop will be one of your last chances to see the Japanese artist's immersive "Infinity Mirrors" installation.
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This unique exhibition, Kusama's first major North American tour in 20 years, traces the Japanese artist's trajectory from her early surrealist works to recent paintings and sculptures, highlighting recurring themes of nature, fantasy, utopia, dystopia, unity, isolation, obsession, detachment, life, and death.
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I've just stepped into the front door. I'm dizzy and want to collapse onto the hardwood floor.
There are days, no – there are moments, when my emotional temperature shoots off the
thermometer or the scale is about to topple with one more added weight. I'm exhausted from
exhaustion. I walk to my kitchen to pour myself some juice and the glass slips from my hands
towards the floor. Shards of glass fly into a dozen pieces. An added weight has knocked the
scale off balance.
Like Sisyphus, there were brief moments of possible glory as I would near the top of the hill.
Then, in anticipation and eventual disappointment, the stone would roll back down and my
efforts would be to waste. Songs are born during these dark times. I have made a decision
that would affect all future events in one passing moment. Like all impulsive decisions, the
reasoning behind my action consisted of a network of life experiences, mental breakdowns,
fatigue and heartbreak. I had always made it a point to search high and low for God. I had to
know, what was my life for? It is often said, a genetic predisposition and unfortunate life
experiences make an equation for melancholic tendencies throughout life. The uncontrollable
desire to commit murder was a shadow that exposed itself in various interludes of night and
day, light and darkness. I had heard it ad nauseum: the whys, whats, dos and don'ts. What
will be the weapon of choice?
Swallow. Gulp. Swallow. Gulp. The mathematical equation would soon equal sixty. I closed
my eyes, and whispered, "Being and not being. Let me erase these evil thoughts from my
head and sleep perchance to dream." There was a name I had for that imaginary place as a
child. It certainly wasn't a utopia. Would it be possible to relinquish myself from the
contract I once signed in utero? I'm not much a fan of existential dilemmas. My ears are
humming a gentle A flat minor. I crawl to the bathroom on all fours and sit myself on the
toilet in deep regret. I'd feel better if I could excrete all pain, poison and flush.
I sit and wait another ten seconds. Eventually, I make my way from the bathroom to
the room where my mother lay down her head to sleep. I sit on the carpeted floor beside her
bed and begin to weep. She hears nothing in her peaceful slumber. I want to run and bury my
face into her, but I don't. I want to ask her if she will take me back to the sky where I was
born and let me start again. But this time around, allow me to choose a different head. I
imagine myself in front of a jury, admitting to my crime. "Are you guilty or not guilty?" I
reply, "I am guilty of murder in the 180th degree." My mother rises to excuse us from the
courtroom. "Your honor," she says, "can I have a brief moment with my daughter?" I stand
to meet her and she takes me down to her wine-colored car. I sit myself next to her in fetal
position and pull my seat back. As she drives, I peer out of the window and suddenly long to
be outside. The palms move in slow motion, the morning sun beats against my right cheek.
"Why did you do this? I didn't raise a criminal." she says. "Well, I'd like to ask myself the
same question."
Fast forward: mid experiment. Blood drawn from veins and arteries; plastic tubes down my
throat to coat my stomach with charcoal. "It's too late to pump," I hear the nurse saying as
she inserts another prickly monster into my wrist. "Will you just stop that damn humming in
A flat minor?" I yell back. Madre mia, I can barely hear myself through that constant
droning. The Doctor walks in, and says, "The verdict is in. You've been convicted of the
Crime. You need to follow us." Nurses begin their inflow into the room, they're ready to
restrain and whisk me away.
Damn, it's 4am. I must have fallen asleep. I'd like to close my eyes and rethink this
existential blunder. I'm a lot safer right here in my bed. In three hours I'll be waking up and
jumping in the shower. Another push and shove through the rush hour train below the streets
of Manhattan. I'll have to clench my teeth to hold myself back from joining the ranks of the
rats scurrying their way through the metal. Something of a vacation from this festering
quagmire. Self-annihilation is a lonely mission. It won't be long until I'm negotiating my
own destruction. Time is money, I'll have to go to work and wait for night to fall. Again. As I
stand on the subway platform and take my emotional temperature I get a mild 99.1
Fahrenheit. It will be a better day. Besides, putting an end to the fevers that reflect conflict
and difficulties – could it be giving up what is good in being human?
Currently resides in Manhattan after numerous moves from Hawaii, Switzerland,
Paris, Tokyo, Washington DC, and Chicago (resulting in a highly schizoid form
of identity). Professional life has been just as neurotic; from political
writing in DC to HIV/AIDS research in Kenya to teaching third grade in a failing
New York City public school. Am presently jumping around between temp
assignments and trying not to become a slave to corporate Pax Americana, writing a
newsletter for children (The Daily Jingle) and working on a book. Recently
discovered that writing helps my sanity.
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The Western Health Care Leadership Academy kicked off in sunny Hollywood on Friday, bringing Tinseltown a little star power of its own.
The 18th annual event drew in more than 570 participants, with guest speakers including Pulitzer Prize-winning author Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D.; New York Times bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell; California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom; Texas Congressman Michael Burgess, M.D.; and California Secretary of State Alex Padilla.
Gladwell, the first keynote speaker at the event, spent his talk illustrating the difference between two conflicting types of problems: mysteries and puzzles — a distinction originally made by national security expert Gregory Treverton.
According to the theory, puzzles occur when there is not enough information to solve a problem. Mysteries, on the other hand, arise when there is more than enough information. Tackling a mystery thus becomes a matter of sifting through the abundance of data, rather than uncovering new information to reach a conclusion.
"This is a crucial distinction because we live in a world [where] most of our institutions and most of our disciplines and most of our expectations and regulations and such are set up on the expectation that what we face are puzzles," Gladwell said. "And [Treverton] says, 'look, we don't face puzzles anymore. The signature problems of the modern world are all mysteries.'"
Gladwell applied the distinction to historical events, stating that the Cold War was a puzzle propelled by a general lack of information, but the 9/11 attacks were a mystery that occurred in the wake of information overload.
However, the distinction can also be applied to medicine, he said.
In past generations, a doctor was a collector of information. Now, a doctor has to be an analyst of information.
Modern physicians must take a different approach to solving the information-laden problems of today, and that requires good judgment and understanding, he explained.
In other words, it requires being a good mystery solver.
"Now here's the question," Gladwell said, looking over the crowd of physicians. "Does the world treat you as puzzle solvers, or does it treat you as mystery solvers?"
Gladwell added that the physician's role today is "infinitely more complicated" and demands more than checking boxes and solving algorithms. So does the doctor-patient relationship, he said.
"We, and by 'we' I mean all patients, are terrified," Gladwell said. "We're entering a world we don't understand, that is full of all kinds of questions we didn't know existed four or five years ago. We want to walk into an office and have someone talk to us and look us in the eye and reassure us and give us guidance and understanding and nurturing and support."
Gladwell's presentation drew rapt attention throughout his 40-minute segment and received high praise from those who attended the Western Health Care Leadership Academy, an event spearheaded by the California Medical Association.
In the end, he emphasized the need for physicians to stand up for themselves and say that the nature of their profession has changed.
"You need to stand up to the world and say, 'we're not dealing with a puzzle anymore,'" Gladwell said. "We're dealing with a mystery."
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Data 360
Activating Tech Talent in LA
DataU is helping Los Angelenos get the tech skills they need to get high paying jobs!
Common Sense
Closing the Digital Equity Gap for Underserved Latino Families with Common Sense
Common Sense will work with public school districts and community organizations in LA to provide trainings and resources that help underserved Latino families and kids thrive in the digital age.
Crayon Collection
Crayon Collection: prevent waste in landfills; increase arts education in low income schools.
Every child deserves a crayon. Crayon Collection aims to reduce waste in landfills by collecting gently used crayons that never decompose and distributing them to the kids that need them the most.
Mentoring Adolescents for Personal & Professional Success
Educating & empowering high-school dropouts incarcerated youth+otherwise disengaged 16-24yr humans.
High School for Recording Arts (20 years) is teaming up with Mentoring Adolescents for Personal & Professional Success (MAPPS), a choice-based human development program leading youth to productivity
Harlem Lacrosse - Los Angeles
Every Angeleno is an all star on our team. Help HL - LA build our home field advantage!
HL-LA engages families, communities, businesses, law enforcement, school partners, and athletes of all backgrounds to provide kids most at risk of dropout with personal pathways to future successes.
City of Los Angeles Information Technology Agency
GoDigital! LA's Digital Literacy Program
This project focuses on erasing the Digital Divide in Los Angeles' underserved communities. The project will provide education about the importance of engaging online and how to do so safely.
Proyecto Jardin: A Project of Hunger Action LA
Healing City Soils and Sowing Seeds for Tomorrow
We are activating the regenerative power of our earth mother to heal broken hearts, restore city soils, and feed mind, body and spirit through meaningful education, soulful work, and radical hope.
The People of Change
HIP Through Science: bringing quality and hip STEM Education to our urban communities.
HIP Through Science is looking to expand efforts that educate youth in the communities of South LA in the STEM fields, we plan to add 1000 additional youth served in the next three years.
Girls Academic Leadership Academy (GALA)
Launch Her Future: Empowering Los Angeles Girls
GALA paves the road for high school girls to engage in project based learning and real world problem solving while supporting them as they become the leaders and innovators in STEM fields of tomorrow.
Lola Techsystems, Inc.
Lola software makes learning possible.
Lola software helps students with learning differences access rigorous curriculum and stay focused by: breaking routines into manageable tasks, providing visual timers and enabling a messaging system.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles
Mentoring College Success with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater LA
Big Brothers Big Sisters of LA's College P.A.C. Program (Preparation, Access, Completion) provides underserved youth with mentoring support to finish high school, graduate college, and start careers.
Center for Innovation in STEM Education (CISE)
Next Generation Science Standards: Empowering Teachers to Empower Students for the Future of STEM
We empower teachers to prepare and inspire students for the future of STEM through dynamic training and mentoring on the state adopted, industry recognized Next Generation Science Standards.
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Saturday Science Academy II: Preparing the Next Generation of STEM & Health Care Leaders
Saturday Science Academy II prepares underrepresented preschool through 12th grade students for careers in Science and health care through an engaging curriculum and hands-on STEM activities.
Two Bit Circus Foundation
STEAM Carnival in South Los Angeles
Robots, fire and next-gen inventions - STEAM Carnival - a Trojan horse to interest kids in Science, Tech, Engineering, Art & Math careers. Young inventors in South Los Angeles step right up!
Los Angeles Service Academy (LASA)
Students Engaging Los Angeles
How do LA's youth experience LA and how do they imagine LA's future? LASA invites them to consider how they are problem-solvers and visionaries of both the LA of today and of tomorrow.
All-In Urban Summer Academy
Supporting Homeless Youth Beyond the School Year, Are You All-In?
All-In Urban Summer Academy keeps Compton and Venice youth on track for the school year by providing academic and social enrichment, as well as mitigating traumas associated with homelessness.
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The EU-funded MaRINET2 project has launched its second call for applications on January 15, 2018. Successful applicants will receive free access to a world-leading network of testing and research infrastructures. The call is open to offshore energy technology developers, including wind, wave and tidal energy at system and component level. It is open until February28, 2018.
MaRINET2 is a €10.5m Horizon 2020 funded project which supports offshore renewable energy R&D activities. It provides free-of-charge access to a network of 57 world-leading research facilities across Europe through a series of competitive calls.
MaRINET2's first call provided €1.3m funding to 34 technology development teams. The second call will further expand this R&D activity and help secure Europe's position as the global center of excellence for offshore renewable energy.
MaRINET2 Project Coordinator, Dr. Jimmy Murphy, University College Cork said: "MaRINET2 is an important driver of offshore renewables R&D in Europe. Europe's offshore renewable testing facilities are second to none globally, and MaRINET2 puts these facilities at the disposal of technology developers to help test and validate their concepts".
"The first MaRINET2 call was very effective in providing support to technology developers around Europe, many of whom are in the middle of their testing programmes right now. We will look forward to expanding this with in the second call", concluded Dr Murphy.
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We are in our pre-planning phase for our 2008 hoshin kanri (policy deployment) here at Gemba. That means we start by reflecting on 2007 and the progress made so far. Without airing too much dirty laundry, here are three of the lessons learned from Gemba's 2007 hoshin kanri efforts, and some things we're thinking of doing to adjust.
There was not a safe environment to make problems visible. In a factory or hospital it is easy to quantify safety losses because people can be injured or killed. We need to go beyond physical safety, particularly in a knowledge work environment. In office work or management, emotional or professional safety can be at greater risk. Is it safe to openly identify problems, mistakes, and gaps in performance? Does the company culture create fear or a sense of security that problems will be exposed and addressed? Or do people feel attacked and either defend their position (guard against removal of root cause) or resist passively?
For example when you accept people into your organization who say "I don't think I need to be coached," at any level, this should be a huge red flag. It is a clear violation of standard working practices for someone working in a Lean company to say "Don't expose my problems." What we've learned is that you must coach these people, and if change does not occur, show them the door. This not a people problem, it's a process problem. From the HR / hiring standpoint, we didn't make sure the people we had fit our culture. More importantly, our culture was not robust and inclusive enough to bring these people along.
Two countermeasures: increasing the visibility of standards and problems while creating a safer environment to address these problems.
We lacked discipline in creating good problem statements. It took several forehead-slapping moments while working with clients this year before I realized that forming good problems statements does not necessarily come naturally to members of the general population (e.g. non-kaizen teachers). So in hindsight, without seeing this gap and addressing it through practical training, it is no surprise that we continue to struggle to write down good problem statements, do nemawashi and other consensus-building communication, and drill down to the root cause as a team. We attempt to solve problems statements containing bias in the form of causes, solutions, and conjecture, because this is so much faster and works quite well to fix the problem, in the short term. But neither kaizen nor hoshin kanri are about the short term.
A countermeasure: more work as a team on getting better at the first step of the problem solving process.
Too many objectives. I can't believe we fell for this one… How many objectives is too many for a hoshin plan? Textbooks on hoshin kanri will tell you to limit the top-level breakthrough objectives to 3 – 5 at most. The logic of focusing on the "vital few" in Peter Senge's words is impeccable, yet it is too easy to tuck in a few more objectives disguises as strategies under those 3 – 5.
In 2007 Gemba had 2 top level objectives, but so far we have failed to put adequate resources towards these to achieve our goals. I won't get into the reason why, but suffice it to say that one should have no more top level objectives than one's resources will support. In the words of one of my TPS sensei, "Don't worry so much about prioritizing your many actions. Do this one thing now."
A countermeasure: More catch ball, towards a realistic matching of resources and objectives.
We still have a few months to go in 2007 and we're still chopping away at our hoshin objectives, such as they are. Lessons learned through struggles with Hoshin Kanri at Gemba this yearwill make us a better company in 2008.
We are in our pre-planning phase for our 2008 hoshin kanri (policy deployment) here at Gemba. That means we start by reflecting on 2007 and the progress made so far. Without airing too much dirty laundry, here are three of the lessons learned from Gemba's 2007 hoshin kanri efforts, and some things we're thinking of doing to adjust.


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Our Better Places ("OBP") is a collaborative program between its director, Diana Perez, and the non-profit organization Outdoor Connections. OBP is centered around three tenets, Education, Conservation, and Outreach. As an organization we want to educate people via first-hand experience about the impacts of climate change in the most susceptible areas around the world, and how to help mitigate the detrimental impacts of such changes.
We believe that through first-hand experiences, people can develop a more intimate understanding of the problems that climate change brings. Our programs cover topics like coastal rehabilitation, youth education and development, habitat restoration, and more. Together, we can leave a better world for the people of tomorrow than what was left for us.


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My visit to Quincy, California got me to experience the American cultural I had not experienced before. I met Amy (our host) in Kampala while she was visiting Uganda and participated in lecturing at a training conducted by African Graduate Entrepreneurs. I connected with her LinkedIn with plan of contacting her in case I needed further clarity on the topic she discussed – which for some reason I do not recall but I suspect it had something to do with business plan writing.
We left for Quincy from Reno on 3rdJuly with a plan to spend weekend so we learn from Amy about grant writing and take a much-needed break from Reno. This was coincidentally the famous 4thJuly weekend, which is a 'big deal' in America as I later learned. Our first stopover was at Graeagle, which opened the Independence Day celebrations – a big part of the American culture. The activities there were family friendly with children and some adults swimming in the pond, camp fires and people roasting mash mellows (too sweet for my taste buds). With several cars parked, I noticed that a lot of them were campers/caravans something common in America.
Since this was 3rd July, everyone waited in anticipation for fireworks as it got closer to mid night. The excitement reminded me of the New Year celebration excitement back home. The fireworks and ululations from the ground were a sign that the people present were grateful for their country and in a way honoring the fore fathers who were involved in setting it up. We had conversations around the country and several questions about our own countries.
The next day in the evening after a day trying to work on our proposals with almost no success, together with our host we visited another home where they had a barbecue. After the barbecue with different people, we visited the High Sierra Music Festival in Quincy. This festival seemed to be a highlight for the residents who get to host people making an extra buck from the music festival attendees and also 'spices' up their social life. The show gave me a perspective of America than I had not experienced before. It had mostly young people and some surprisingly older people that chose to explore and relieve the days of their youth.
I must say what an experience it was, a real immersion into a different face of the American culture. I watched in awe numerous hippies that I had only heard about from reference in some news articles. This was a good spice up of the otherwise seemingly quiet Quincy. That marked the end of our Quincy weekend with amazing hosts and great countryside with spiced up exposure of some of the American culture.


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The state-owned company Belorusneft increases oil production in Ecuador. It happened after the Belarusians drilled 4 new wells. On this portal neft.by said the head of the foreign economic activities of "Belorusneft" Andrew Bohan.
In 2013, Ecuador had established a subsidiary "Belorusneft", JSC "Service oil Ecuador S. A. Aquaservis". From March 2015, this company is under contract with "Petroamazonas" performs a complex of works on production optimization, enhanced oil recovery and exploration in the field, the Armadillo.
At the end of last year, production was at the level of 270 tons per day. To increase production almost in 2 times was due to the four wells drilled in 2019.
"Since the beginning of the year the volume of daily oil production increased by more than 200 tons. Now in all ten wells we mined per day 500 tons," said Bohan.
Recently Belarusians have drilled 10 wells at the field the Armadillo. Despite the fact that this facility is new and therefore high exploration risk, all wells drilled in Ecuador, the Belarusian oilmen, came to efficient operation. Therefore, this production growth is estimated at "Belorusneft" as a great success. The success of the entire team of geologists, seismologists, engineers working in Ecuador and Belarus.
This year "Belorusneft", as the previous one, I think it is important from the point of view of development of oil fields in Ecuador. In 2019 it is planned to drill two more wells and complete the construction of the entire ground infrastructure for the preparation of oil and water on the Deposit of the Armadillo. The depth of the wells drilled in Ecuador, up to 3.5 km.
It is fair to say that the preservation of the Belarusian company production levels in Ecuador at current levels, the annual volume could reach 182 thousand tons. In Belarus, Belorusneft annually produces about 1.65 million tons of oil and two oil refineries processed about 18 million tons of raw materials.
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Chatham House in London, since 1920 a (safe) meeting place for dignitaries to discuss world issues, is soon to be back in the news.
The unique setting was originally conceived as a place for Anglo-American discussions with the goal of preventing war, a noble cause that arose out of the very recent memories of the horrors of War I.
One of the important elements of the institution is something called The Chatham House Rule, which states:
"When a meeting, or part thereof, is held under the Chatham House Rule, participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed".
The idea is to free participants to speak freely as individuals; people who if otherwise speaking publicly would be representing an organization, church, or government. The Rule has actually been invoked worldwide, but has Chatham House as its source. And at Chatham House, it is taken very seriously. What is fascinating about the Rule is that it places a moral burden on participants that can only be enforced through censure.
My first thought is: This would be a really great idea for synods to adopt. Thinking about tinkering with, say, your Doctrine of the Ministry statement? It might be a good idea to gather interested parties to Have At It for a week or two under the Chatham House Rule. What happens in Chatham House stays in Chatham House!
You could call it the Let Down Your Hair Rule, except that would be more American than Anglo. And speaking of hair-letting:
It is under the Chatham House Rule that the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, will soon be celebrating a "secret" communion service with gay clergy and their partners.
The Times of London has the story here.
In light of the fact that Archbishop Williams will soon be attending the gathering of Episcopal bishops in New Orleans to try to save that communion from splintering, and in light of the fact that he's sent out hundreds of invitations to next year's Lambeth Conference but isn't getting many back because he's invited the Americans, this latest is simply amazing. To the worldwide Anglican communion it will be like setting a match to a very dry, very large copse of wood.
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Sunday, October 2, 2016
Orphan (2009)
Starring: Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Isabelle Fuhrman
The Movie:
The last year has been troubling for Kate (Vera Farmiga) and John (Peter Sarsgaard) after the loss of their baby. Kate quickly turned to alcohol shortly thereafter. Since her daughter Max (Aryana Engineer) nearly died after falling through thin ice, while Kate was inside drinking instead of watching her, Kate decided to seek out therapy and is now doing better. The couple decide to adopt a child to fill the void in their lives. While at the orphanage, they meet and fall in love with the secluded, nine-year old Russian girl, Esther (Isabelle Fuhrman). Eventually, Kate quickly realizes her family has been a mess since Esther came into their lives, feels like Esther is manipulative, and starts seeking out her past history to the surprise of John who refuses to believe anything is wrong.
Interesting, dark, disturbing, twisted, and intense - just a few words to sum up my thoughts on "Orphan". This thriller is definitely the most interesting I've seen in a couple years, its' not like other thrillers involving a family. The twist in the plot, being when we find out Esther is really a near-40 year old woman with growth hormone disorder making it possible to look like a nine year old girl.
Usually child actors are painful to watch, but 12- year-old Isabelle Fuhrman gives a terrifying, chilling performance that is worthy of praise. Aryana Engineer debuts as the deaf little sister, Max is adorable and steals the life of the movie in almost every scene she's found in. Jimmy Bennett, who plays Daniel, the brother, portrays a middle child who's jealous of not being the center of attention and torments his siblings. The intensity of Esther getting the little sister involved in her murders, and threatening Daniel in the middle of the night will send shivers down your spine, a perfect combination to a great thriller.
Although this may be the greatest thriller of the decade, it's psychological terror is not recommended for children or the weak at heart. The basic idea is nothing new, but if you're looking for a horror movie without any cheap scares this one will keep you on the edge of your seat. The extremely well done performances by the child actors is enough of a reason to at least give this one a rent.
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Located on the East End of St. Croix, alongside the Tamarind Reef Hotel and Marina, Tamarind Reef Beach affords beautiful views of both Green Cay and Buck Island. This small stretch of well maintained beach boasts rows of towering palms and amenities galore. Tamarind Reef Beach has every possible amenity you could need. Between the hammocks and cabanas for lounging, the great snorkeling just off the beach, and the activities available from the beach shack – you'll need at least one full day to spend at Tamarind Reef Beach. Parts of the beach can be a little rocky, so watch where you step.
Head east out of Christiansted and follow East End Road. You will see signs for Green Cay Marina and Tamarind Reef Resort. At the Tamarind Reef Resort and Green Cay Marina signs, turn left up a small hill past an unmanned guard shack. Follow this residential road and follow signs for Tamarind Reef Resort and Green Cay Marina. The entrance to both is on the right hand side. Immediately after entering the marina, turn left to continue on to Tamarind Reef. You will see the resort ahead. Parking for the beach is on the right hand side along the water.
Chairs are available for rental for non-hotel guests. Be sure to check with the beach shack attendant.
Aside from ample parking, Tamarind Reef has two restaurants – a casual open-air bar & restaurant just steps off the beach and a fine dining, air-conditioned restaurant and bar overlooking the marina. A beach shack offers snorkeling equipment rentals, kayak rentals, souvenirs for sale, lounge chair rentals, and a friendly face to help you out. A beautiful ocean-front resort offering 38 well appointed rooms. A spa offering hair, nail, and body treatments as well as massages on the beach. A full service marina offering over 150 slips, public restrooms, shower and laundry facilities.


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