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Confused about biopsy results
I am new to this and am hoping to find some answers. I have an autoimmune blood disorder for which I was given Cytoxan for a period of 2 years back in the 1990s and for 18 months in 2009-2010. My Hgb, WBC and PLT count began to decrease in 2010 so they switched me to Imuran.
They still did not come back up so my hematologist did a bone marrow biopsy which showed :
"clear dysplasia and dyspoiesis in the red cells and platelets. There is no increase in blasts. Cytogenetics and FISH are negative but the Genzyme pathologist also concurred with the obvious dysplasia morphologically. HLA typing ordered for further use as her MDS progresses."
I was recently sent to a BMT center for a consultation for a bone marrow transplant. They ordered another BMB because they had some question about the MDS diagnosis.
This one read:
"Hypocellular bone marrow (10%-20%) cellularity with trilineage hematopoiesis; mild erythroid atypia and ringed siderblasts." It goes on to say "These findings are not inconsistant with MDS including refractory anemia with ringed siderblasts, but by themselves are not diagnostic."
The Dr. at The BMT center said that everything points to MDS but there is not enough info to make that diagnosis and he wants me to come back for another biopsy in 6 months.
From what I have been reading, this is what MDS is. Can anyone help further explain the results of my biopsy and what all these terms mean?
Sorry this post is so long. It's a lot of info to take in.
Last edited by Coping1 : Sat May 5, 2012 at 10:52 PM.
There are two parts to the bone marrow biopsy. The first part is the aspirate, where they take liquid from your bone to test for changes in your cells and DNA. The second part is the trephine, where they take a core sample of your marrow to test also. If the two tests match, that usually is pretty indicative of a diagnosis. The problem with hypoplastic marrow is that there aren't very many cells in the trephine sample and it can be hard to determine if it is MDS or AA sometimes. I would ask your doctor if the trephine and aspirate both showed dysplasia and if the trephine sample of the marrow was a good quality sample.
It's good that you don't have an increase in blasts, blasts are immature white blood cells that increase in people with leukemia.
Dysplasia and dyspoiesis means that your cells are abnormally shaped and aren't maturing properly. Trilineage hematpoiesis means that all three precursor blood cells (platelets, red and white cells) aren't functioning normally.
Negative cytogenetics and FISH test must mean that you don't have any genetic mutations, which is also a good thing.
Knowing what your blood counts are may help too.
Don't be afraid to ask your doctor what it means, I make my hematologist explain these terms to me so I can understand when I read my test results. Hope this helps a little for you.
Best of luck
25F, Dx RCMD MDS 1/2012, on wait and watch for who knows how long
Thanks so much for your reply. Part of the problem was that my BMT doctor called me with the results (he is out of town) and I didn't have the report in front of me when I was talking to him. I asked them to send me the actual report which brought up more questions when I read it.
My local hematologist believes that I do have MDS and feels that I do need a BMT. I have an autoimmune blood disorder which is triggered by infections and I was hospitalized 5 times in 2010, 5 times in 2011 and twice this year with sepsis and various infections because of my low white count.
The BMT specialist is afraid that a transplant may be too risky if my blood disorder flares up during the process. He says he thinks that I probably do have secondary MDS from two rounds of cytoxan but that it could be AA or hypoplastic MDS and he wants to be sure before he decides on a treatment plan and right now wants to watch and wait and do another BMB in 6 months.
In the meantime every little infection I get turns into a big deal with potential hospitalization.
My last counts were:
When I read about all the other treatments they seem to lower the wbc even more so I think this my be why my doctors don't feel these options would be a good alternative for me.
It's frustrating but from what I have been reading on this forum it looks like a lot of people are in a "watch and wait' mode.
Thanks again for your explanations. Something gets lost in the translation when you google some of these scientific terms
It seems like your white count is the lowest and most severe cytopenia. Have you asked your doctor about white blood cell growth factors? I don't really know much about growth factors, I'm sure other members on the forum could help you with that. I would think your doc would want to raise your white count and neutrophils so you could avoid being hospitalized again.
It must be hard to have two doctors giving you conflicting opinions. Maybe you could seek another opinion from a different doctor?
Wait and watch mode is frustrating, but it does seem to be what hematologists recommend for many of us with bone marrow failure because it is most prudent when the treatments make you feel worse than you feel without them. It is true that many treatments initially make your counts worse too.
Googling for translations is certainly difficult! I have tried myself and have gotten very confused. I also happen to be lucky that one of my friends at Uni is a medical doctor and is researching cancer, so he reads everything to me and breaks it down to layman's language. I'm glad if I could help you translate.
Kind regards,
25F, Dx RCMD MDS 1/2012, on wait and watch for who knows how long
I do take Neupogen whenever my ANC gets below 550. When I get an infection all of my counts bottom out so I get RBC transfusions, and platelets along with daily neupogen.
I have just seen my BMT doctor one time so I think he is just now trying to get a handle on my situation-my 1st BMB was done locally last June, the second last month was done by him ay Vandy.
However, he point blank told my husband and me that a BMT could be disasterous if I had a flare of my blood disorder during the process-that my morbidity chances would be greatly increased. When talking about it with my local hematologist, she said that I can't keep getting septic, that these infections are going to kill me. We have been through a lot together over the last 28 years, so I feel like she has my best interests at heart.
I went to CLeveland Clinic last year for my blood disorder and we are now trying prophalactic antibiotics and monthly IVIG and plasmaphersis which has been helping somewhat, so I am hoping that if we could get the blood disorder under better control maybe that would give us a window of opportunity to treat whatever may be happening with my bone marrow.
Cleveland Clinic were the 1st ones to bring up to me the possibilty that I might have MDS, but my local hematologist said that she had been suspecting it for a while.
Do you mind telling me how you were diagnosed and how long it took to get a firm diagnosis?
~Thanks so much
It took probably a year for my doctors to take me seriously. I was in and out of the doctor's office constantly, had several UTIs, an ear infection, bronchitis twice, and the flu with a fever of 103.3. My white count was low, but still in 'normal' range. Then over the summer my platelets dropped significantly from 220s to the 80s, but my doctor kept insisting it was just 'stress'.
I moved to London in September, had my blood checked by a GP here and they immediately sent me to a hematologist. I saw the hematologist the next week, they did a full viral screen, blood smear and a ton of other tests that all came back negative.
My first BMB showed hypoplastic marrow, less than 5% cellularity in the trephine and no evidence of dysplasia. The aspirate showed normal cellularity with dysplasia of all lineages. So they couldn't tell if I had AA or a hypoplastic-MDS at that point because the two tests conflicted with each other. I decided to wait a month and a half for the second BMB so I could do it under sedation because it hurt me quite a bit the first time around.
Two weeks after my second BMB, my hematologist said that both the trephine and the aspirate showed trilineage dysplasia keeping in line with MDS. The second sample was also hyperplastic instead of hypoplastic. Hematologist said it was normal for bone marrow to have patches of hyper-cellularity and patches of hypo-cellularity.
So basically from the point where my doctors noticed that my blood counts were low to the point of firm diagnosis was about 6 months. It was my own decision to wait another month and a half for second BMB though.
So you could find that in your next biopsy there may be more cells and it may be easier to obtain a more definitive diagnosis. Obviously your case is complicated by your blood disorder also.
When it comes down to it, I would ask if the specific diagnosis makes a difference with regards to your treatment and the decision to have an SCT. My hematologist explained to me that treatment for AA and MDS are basically the same as you can have either ATG or an SCT.
It sounds like your infections are really awful, I'm so sorry.
25F, Dx RCMD MDS 1/2012, on wait and watch for who knows how long
I think this is the biggest difference that my doctors have-my local hematologists doesn't feel that a specific diagnosis makes a difference in the long run, but the doctor at Vandy does.
I really do have confidence in both doctors, just in different ways......it's just that one has known me forever and gets the big picture, while the other is just getting to know me.
I think I just have to have patience, but as you know that is hard to do. I had a good heart to heart talk with my local hematologist a few days ago and she said we are just going to take things a few months at a time.
The hardest part is knowing that the bone marrow damage was caused by the cytoxan that was given to me for my other blood disorder and even if I have the BMT, it will do nothing to help my original blood disorder.
What a crazy cycle.......
Thanks for your input. It really does help to hear what others are going through.
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porcelainbyAntoinette posted a topic in Clay and Glaze ChemistryHi Guys, I am looking for answers everywhere........Maybe I will find it here......... I have mixed up a iron red glaze that I did not mix for a while. I used ingredients that is 10 years old and older. The end result was a flat brown instead of the rich red brown that it was before. I repeated the recipe, thinking I made a mistake, ending up with the same results. Then I thought maybe I used the wrong recipe and compared it with similar recipes getting to the conclusion that I did not make a mistake. So someone said the problem is the iron that changed over time. This was the first time I heard that in all the 36+ years I am in clay. Is that true and if so, can I fix the iron, or do I trash it? I assume that if that is true, it has to do with the oxidation process. Then someone mentioned the bone ash - artificial versus real, which raised the question with me if the bone ash may "expire", since I used the real thing. As I said: I used the exact same materials that I used on porcelain before. All these (except the silica and maybe the Custer) came from batches that I had in my studio for the best part of 15-18 years. (yes I have some valuable materials.....) The recipe is no secret, it is similar to many others available online, but the reason I want to do it again is because over time some of the plates that I glazed with it, wore off, which told me that there is maybe not enough silica in this recipe. So I want to alter it some, but first need to make sure I have the color right. Ralph's Terracotta. Custer F. 41 Talc 9 Bone ash 13 Lith Carb. 2 Kentucky Ball clay 13 Silica 13 Add: Iron ox 9 Ideas please........... PorcelainbyAntoinette TeachinArt
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A Question About Flashing Slips
Polydeuces posted a topic in Clay and Glaze ChemistryHey y'all, I've been lurking for awhile but haven't done much posting yet. I was curious about flashing slips. I have a converted gas kiln (which works very well and I got a lot of really good info from another thread in this forum -- thanks!) and am still relatively new at mixing glazes. (Slowly) Developing practical understanding! I really love the look of flashing slips and would love to incorporate them into my work. Though, being that this kiln was converted from electric and is made up of soft insulating brick, I'm a little concerned that atmospheric firings will flux down the bricks, so I haven't messed with it. The kiln's brick wasn't in the best shape to begin with, but I put some love into it and would rather not be wasteful. So I'm curious if y'all have any ideas about circumventing the notion of atmospheric firings to achieve a flashing effect? Might one spray ash on the surface of the slip? Mix more soda ash into the slip? Make a solution and simply brush it on top? Are any of these methods viable? I anticipate being advised to use saggars, which I'm not crazy about as the kiln just barely breaks through a "medium class" for top-loaders -- not a whole lot of space. Hopefully can circumvent the use of them, too. Holding my breath over here for a guru's advice! Thanks! Kevin
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Glaze Melding
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Glaze Spray Booth Exhaust Fan
djk_brook posted a topic in Equipment Use and RepairThe exhaust fan in the ceramic glaze spray shed has failed at my local Arts Center. The fan had an open motor and the spray had clogged up and shorted out the motor. What the old one is is a 10 inch inline duct fan. That unit is no longer being manufactured so I need to get it replaced with something comparable. I have seen some fans available on the internet but they are different and are very expensive. So, I'm checking with others on this forum for recommendations. I'll either be looking for an affordable replacement fan for the old one that failed. Or come up with some other DIY solution for exhausting ceramic glaze in a spray booth. Recommendations?
I am asking for suggestions for matte white underglazes or engobes. I would also consider making my own engobe out of my white stoneware clay body but I don't know how. I've never done that. I need it to be able to be painted on bisque ware under my Clear Bright from Laguna. I have tried: - Duncan Concepts white underglaze. It flares up and comes through the clear glaze. Yuck. That's not going to work. - Dune White engobe from Laguna. If applied too thickly it forms micro cracks along the edges. Since this is filling in carving .... I thought I would try Amaco's Velvet White but it says it is only food safe if I use it with their clear. I have extensively experimented with the Clear Bright and my clay bodies and I am not willing to change it. I have been making a series of highly decorated pie plates with carving and slip inlay. I paint wax on a leather-hard piece and then carve through to the clay, then paint it with white stoneware slip. The problem I am having is that the two most recent pieces I've made this way have been horribly pitted, tiny air bubbles formed when I painted on the slip and they did not show up until after it was fired. I thought I had them filled with the glaze but after glaze firing about 20 pits were still open, making a high-investment piece completely unusable. I want to try just carving it plain and painting on/wiping off an underglaze or engobe after it is bisque fired. This is not the item with the issues, this is another one that I made with the same technique.
What Does 100% Mixable Mean
irenepots posted a topic in Studio Operations and Making WorkWhen a manufacturer states that a specific line of glazes is 100% mixable, and that each of these glazes is food safe on its own, can I assume that means that if I layer or mix colors in the same line the glaze is still food safe? Applied and fired according to their instructions of course. I'm really agonizing over glaze safety and no, I don't want to make my own glaze. The prevailing wisdom, and what the manufacturer's say, seems to be that once different food safe glazes come in contact with eachother, all bets are off as to the food safety of that glaze. This makes sense to me, but I'm seeing all sorts of combining going on in utilitarian ware. Beautiful combining. I don't think everyone is sending their stuff off to the lab for testing. Or maybe I'm wrong. At this point I'm using single glazes anywhere food touches. I'd appreciate any guidance and suggestions. Thanks Irene, trying hard not to contaminate anyone or make any enemies
I finally made the commitment to making a large batch of my standard white glaze in order to move beyond the size limitations of a 5 gallon bucket and the nuisance/mess of transferring glaze from said 5 gallon bucket to shallow bins for plates. I was hoping to find a 15 gallon bucket with an available bucket dolly, but no such bucket appears to be on the market. I ended up going with a standard 20 gallon Brute garbage barrel. I mixed up three 10kg batches of my glaze, which amounts to about 12 liquid gallons. It fills to just above the halfway line of the barrel (the barrel tapers out toward the top). In addition to sitting low in the bucket, there is an annoying trough around the perimeter of the barrel's floor where the barrel dolly locks into place from the underside. I anticipate this trough will make stirring up the glaze adequately a challenge. So I'd like to make the 20 gallon barrel act more like a 15 gallon barrel with a flat bottom. My idea is to pour concrete into the bottom of the barrel to fill the trough and raise the floor of the barrel up by a few inches. I've never worked with concrete before, so in doing some research I learned that it is porous. So my question is: Will the porosity of the concrete matter? Will the concrete absorb one or more of the glaze ingredients in higher concentration than others... will the presence of the concrete throw off the chemistry by trapping one ingredient disproportionately? Will the concrete break down over time? If it is not safe to have the glaze in direct contact with the concrete, my plan B is to cut sheet PVC to the exact shape and size of the concrete slab and seal it in the barrel on top of the concrete. Thoughts, recommendations, warnings and alternative ideas will be appreciated. PS I know the easiest answer is to make up another 10kg batch or two of the glaze, but it's and expensive recipe and I'm out of materials.
What Is Wrong With This Glaze?
Danilyn22 posted a topic in Clay and Glaze ChemistryHi. I was looking for a nice white liner glaze and I came upon Turners White in a CAD article. It said it was good with cone 6 and cone 10 and mixes well with Mason stains. Sounds perfect to me, The glaze called for soda ash which I was out of. I called my local pottery shop and he had Minspar 200 which he said should work well as a sub. So I tested it at Cone 6 and it came out very underfired looking. It was dry and cracked This is the recipe I made Dolomite 10 Whiting 9 Minespar 200 25 Custer Felspar 20 EPK 18 Talc 6 Silica 12 BEntonite 2 Zircopax 8 (I used Zircopax plus) Is Minspar 200 a good Soda Felspar? Could it have been Zircopax Plus instead of just Zircopax? What can I do to fix this glaze for cone 6 firing. Thanks
What Exactly Is Shino
yappystudent posted a topic in Studio Operations and Making WorkDoes this simply mean a glaze speckled by the clay body? I've Wikipedia'd "Shino" and the best I can figure out it's an old Japanese technique using a white glaze which speckles over a red clay body, originally on tea bowls as part of rustic pottery aesthetic. Wikipedia branches off into a lot of info about shino that seems to spiral around getting more ever more complicated, at least to my beginner's ears. However I've heard the term "Shino" glaze bandied about seemingly loosely with modern glazes while watching youtube videos. They didn't look much like the ancient Japanese utensil ware referenced. The glaze wasn't always white, and there was no clue as to what they meant. I don't even think it was speckled. The nearest pottery shop has "Shino" glazes for sale not all of which are white. Of course I asked them what shino was and got an eyeroll. I'd like to learn once and for all what it means.


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Get in touch with your local press and help spread the word about charity marathon, The MoonWalk London! Unite with WTW and raise breast cancer awareness
As your excitement builds ahead of The MoonWalk London and The MoonWalk Scotland, it's the perfect time to get in touch with your local press to tell them all about your fantastic challenge!
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Charles Toth, chair
Developmental Biology
Associate Professor
- Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1993
- B.S. University of Toledo, 1987
Courses taught:
- BIO200 Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics
- BIO320 Developmental Biology
- BIO416 Immunology
All blood cells are created by the pathway of hematopoiesis, which is the differentiation of pluripotent stem cells into fully formed mature blood cells. In adults, hematopoiesis occurs in the bone marrow by the directed differentiation of these stem cells. The genes and proteins associated with blood cell differentiation are an important topic of research. Previous research has determined a gene locus, c-myb, which is involved in hematopoietic differentiation. This gene is predominately expressed in progenitor cells of adult bone marrow and is regulated by the transcription factor family NF-kB. My project is to study hematopoiesis using human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC). From these stem cells, formation of embryoid bodies and treatment with specific growth factors will produce hematopoietic stem cells that can be studied for changes in gene expression.
Recent Publications:
- Toth, C. and Connelly, R. A Bioinformatics experience course. 2006. Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges. 21(6): 100-107.
- Ingham, R. R., Gesualdi, D. A., Toth, C. R., Clotfelter, E. D. Effects of Genistein on Growth and Development of Aquatic Vertebrates. 2004. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 72:625-631.
- Zavada, M.S., DiMichele, L., and C. Toth. The demi-lichenization of Tremetes veriscolor II. The transfer of fixed 14CO2 from the algal epiphyte to the fungus. 2004. Northeast Naturalist. 11(1): 33-40.
- Toth, C.R. and Coffino, P. Regulated degradation of yeast ornithine decarboxylase. 1999. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 274:25921-25926.
- Toth C.R., Hostutler, R.F., Baldwin, A.S. Jr., Bender T.P. 1995. Members of the NF-kB family transactivate the murine c-myb gene. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 270(13):7661-7671.


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18 students from Ain Shams University finish their participation in the Second Workshop on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in China
18 Ain Shams University students completed their participation in the second workshop on innovation and entrepreneurship held in the People's Republic of China under the auspices of the Chinese government, the Khanban Foundation, the Southwest University of China and the Science Valley of Chongqing Province, which lasted from June 18 to July 5. Prof. Dr. Esraa Abdel-Sayed, Director of the Confucius Center at Ain Shams University and head of the university delegation participating in the Innovation Workshop announced this.
She explained that the students had received an intensive program in the field of innovation and entrepreneurship, which included lectures on product marketing, establishment of companies and how to register them, as well as in various Chinese handicrafts and tea making methods, by lecturers from the Chinese businessmen and the owners of the largest companies of the Science Valley and executives in the field of Marketing to a number of leading Chinese companies and professors specializing in entrepreneurship.
The students also made field tour visits in Zhongqing Province, as well as training in kungfu and bow.
The students presented three innovative projects, which won the admiration of the jury of seven experts from the Valley of Science. The Chairman of the Jury asked to adopt one of these projects and implement them on the ground by Egyptian-Chinese experiences.


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Spa Manager Cover Letter
Spa Managers coordinate daily operations in beauty spas and make sure excellent services are delivered to customers. Essential job responsibilities of a Spa Manager are recruiting and training staff, maintaining inventories, administering payroll, conducting promotional campaigns, updating records, solving customer issues, ordering supplies, developing work schedules, adhering to health and sanitation standards, and monitoring financial transactions.
No formal education is compulsory for this job, and most cover letter samples in our collection reveal the following Spa Manager abilities:
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Dear Ms. Hauer:
When I learned of your search for a new experienced Spa Manager, I quickly decided to send you my resume outlining my background and credentials. With more than nine years of strong experience overseeing facility operations, staff recruitment, and customer service excellence in high-end spas, I am confident in my ability to substantially contribute to your goals and ensure top-notch guest experiences.
My expertise lies in managing comprehensive responsibilities encompassing operations, team leadership, and customer service. From recruiting new employees, administering facility budgets, and maintaining equipment/supplies to orchestrating special spa events, recommending products and services, and responding effectively and professionally to customer inquiries, my skill set is certain to be a strong match for your needs. Furthermore, I excel at prioritizing tasks, supervising staff, and implementing effective communication and organizational procedures to propel spa success.
Highlights of my experience include…
- Ensuring a welcoming and inviting atmosphere for all customers and guests while promoting spa products, treatments, and services as Spa Manager for the Luxury Calls Salon & Spa in New York City; increasing spa operations from 28% to 119% of budget within first year of hire.
- Surpassing previous year's sales by 37% in 2014 and exceeded annual sales goal of $3.9M by 12% by effectively leading a cooperative team of administrative, retail, and technical spa staff to continuously outperform retail sales, service sales, and guest service goals.
- Planning and executing all local marketing, PR, and promotional spa events and initiatives, including a holiday gift certificate sales incentive and an invitation-only VIP service evening.
- Developing and implementing numerous ideas and initiatives regarding cost control, inventory management, internal process improvement, employee relations, and guest satisfaction.
- Recruiting, hiring, training, mentoring, and managing between 60 and 85 employees while driving and maintaining world-class hospitality and spa service standards.
- Effectively responding to and resolving escalated and/or delicate customer issues including special needs, requests, or complaints.
My skills in spa operations and staff management position me to excel in this role, and I am confident my additional strengths will readily translate to your facility. The chance to offer more insight into my qualifications would be most appreciated.
Thank you for your consideration; I look forward to speaking with you soon.
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November 8, 2017
MHA Today is provided as a service to members of the Missouri Hospital Association. Additional information is available online at MHAnet.
In This Issue
CMS Updates Appendix A
IV Fluid Shortage: Missouri's Current Status And Mitigation Efforts
CMS Announces Change In Meaningful Use Attestations
HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Names New President & CEO
Regulatory News
the latest actions of agencies monitoring health care
Staff Contacts: Sarah Willson or Jim Mikes
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a revised version of the advanced copy of the Revisions to the State Operations Manual, Appendix A, which addresses the definition of a hospital according to standards of Medicare. The revised version clarifies questions asked of Medicare since the original release of the guidance. Updates to the memorandum are in red italicized font.
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Nationally, mitigation activities continue in an effort to remedy the ongoing shortage of small volume parenteral solutions to include the 50 and 100 milliliter injection bags of sodium chloride 0.9 percent, dextrose 5 percent and intravenous (IV) nutritional products. Yesterday, the American Hospital Association wrote a letter to the Food and Drug Administration asking for action on both short- and long-term mitigation strategies.
Missouri Hospital Association continues to monitor the current IV fluid shortage in an effort to provide timely and appropriate information to our members and generate potential mitigation strategies. Last week, MHA initiated an ongoing query in EMResource to assess the statewide impact of the shortage. Of the 125 hospitals responding, 50 percent are reporting adequate supply, 25 percent have implemented conservation strategies, and 25 percent are experiencing or anticipating a shortage.
Hospital purchasing managers are strongly encouraged to maintain open lines of communication with their supply chain vendors and conduct appropriate projections planning to identify in advance when critical shortages will occur and disrupt the delivery of care. Baxter Healthcare Corporation also provided a summary of their production recovery efforts to their customers.
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Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals attesting to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will submit their 2017 Meaningful Use attestations through the QualityNet secure portal. Hospitals attesting to CMS must have an active and updated QualityNet account before submitting MU attestations.
Eligible hospitals and CAHs who are attesting to CMS and are new to the QualityNet system must enroll to create an account and select the MU option. Existing QualityNet users need to select the MU option in their QualityNet accounts. A step-by-step guide to enrolling in QualityNet and adding the MU option to an account is available.
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CEO Announcements
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Chris Klay was named president and CEO of HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese, Ill., effective Sept. 11. He replaces Paulette Evans, who retired after having served as president and CEO since October 2014. A list of CEO changes is available online.
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Hello everyone. I am doing a project in my university to create a game similar to Guitar Hero or Rock Band. I wish someone could give me advice on how could I sync the song and the falling notes So far I have two ideas of how to do it:
1) Create a long strip(guitar neck) with notes placed on it and this will be faling down. I see the problem that the placement of the notes and perfect sync with the song can get a bit tedious and not to mention that the string would be quite long.
2) Create all notes separately and each one would have an attribute of time with in order to control the time at which it begins to fall.
I dont know if they are good or bad ideas, but that's what I have so far. I would like you to help me by giving ideas or talking about methods known for this kind of games. The game should be able to run smoothly, for obvious reasons, so I give the most optimal solution. Obviously there is a background animation that should be taken into account.
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Getting drunk in your old workplace which has now been converted to a pub is pretty insane. Especially when it's a heritage building so they have kept a significant portion of the inside the same… Amazing! We were sitting in the nativity area haha. I wish I had a camera… I want to go there and get drunk all the time! I am hoping we will make it a monthly thing. Woo my first facebook event was a success haha. I am still tipsy this morning.. how does that happen? I am much nicer to everyone at work hahahaha.
Oh yea and they played a couple songs from our OPEN ROAD compilation… Brown Eyed Girl! Tear, that song gets me. Open Road was the best cd by far in our collection. But I do have an appreciation for Frank Sinatra thanks to the Christmas Store, hugely, and even 'Viva Las Vegas' and 'The Gambler' and other songs like that!
Updating this sign every night was my second favourite part of the the job. The first being PERSONALIZING ORNAMENTS. I have this weird thing for penmanship. Decorating trees as your job was pretty sweet too!!!!!!
Grr I hate how wordpress compresses your photos now. Pre-drinking for Sarah's bachelorette party!
at prism, after my one and only experience at a strip joint. I look funny in this picture.
And Julie… let's not even go there. SIGHS. Too bad Sarah and Birkley made her a lesbian and she cut her hair… I hope she is alive in France!
At this moment in time I am realizing how weird it is I do not speak with my office mate. I mean, he is a middle aged dude, what do we have to talk about, but I feel like talking to him right now but I also feel I can't! Strange.
IT IS ONLY 9 AM????? This is going to be a sloooowwww day. I have finally run out of work to do. Haha.


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"When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for the moment." — Georgia O'Keeffe (as quoted by The Rev. Martin Bastian during his eulogy for Sally McQueen Squire).
Sally McQueen Squire — my very close friend and business partner, publisher and mentor — died peaceably in her sleep in the wee hours of Sunday, June 24, just a few days before her 83rd birthday. A group of us were planning to celebrate with a small party on Tuesday.
I've been trying to write something in this blog about Sally.
But it's hard.
Kathy Huber did such an incredible job in her Houston Chronicle article, "Gardeners Mourn Loss of Bulb Lady." Kathy really captured all the remarkable achievements of Sally's life.
But for me, perhaps the most incredible achievement was how she talked all of us into planting tulips.
As you can see from her book cover above, Sally loved tulips.
Never mind that it's too hot here for them. Sally spent hours, days, probably years en toto, patiently explaining to incredulous gardeners that we MUST refrigerate tulips at least 4-6 weeks before planting on New Year's Day.*
Never mind that tulips won't come back here. They have to be planted anew each year. Neither our winters nor our soil ever get cold enough for these Holland bulbs to replenish themselves for another year's blooms.
Never mind. Sally's love of tulips — and her aura as a gardener who "knew her stuff" — was such that she convinced all of us that we could and should plant tulips here. Even us lazy gardeners.
And so we do — despite the extra work, the short life, the replanting every year.
I thought of Sally's tulips when the Rev. Martin Bastian of St. Mark's Episcopal Church opened his eulogy for Sally with decidedly horticultural analogies.
Then he quoted Georgia O'Keefe with that wonderful observation above.
"When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for the moment."
And suddenly I realized how true that is.
We plant tulips — despite the hassle — because Sally convinced us and, by example, we convince others that the experience of looking at a tulip flower is worth it all.
Sally made us all see what she saw when she looked at a tulip.
Looking at a flower — any flower really — absorbs all our senses — even if for only a second or two.
Even if we don't touch it or smell it, softness of texture is there, the promise of fragrance, the beauty of color. Even our sense of hearing shuts down for an instant.
The world disappears, problems are forgotten. What else on Earth can command — even if only for the blink of an eye — such total and complete absorption?
Sally helped us broaden our love of, and appreciation of, flowers, especially her beloved tulip. Think of how many totally-enjoyable moments she helped add to our lives.
What a lady.
(* In her many talks, Sally handed out her "Planting by the Holidays" info sheet, a guide to when to plant what, geared to familiar holidays. I'll post it three days from this post.)
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Available on CD — Brenda's sold-out book, "Lazy Gardener's Guide" — a monthly gardening guide for the Greater Houston area based on her 40+-year Chronicle column. Mail checks ($20) payable to Brenda Beust Smith to Lazy Gardener's Guide on CD, 14011 Greenranch Dr., Houston, TX 77039.


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A Walk through the History of English Literature in South Africa
The main function of any museum is to educate the public in regard to history and the people that helped shape it. At 87 Beautfort Street in Grahamstown, South Africa, is a museum that is dedicated to documenting the past while promoting the future. It is the National English Literary Museum. It serves as an establishment that collects, publishes and educates. Not only does it promote the English language in South Africa, but it also focuses on the brilliant minds that have contributed to the literary world through their talented expressions and perspectives that have spilled over into breathtaking poetry and literary works.
In 1972, the National English Literary Museum was established and now boasts a staggering collection of literary work. English works by South African writers, irrespective of their first language, have been added to the more than two hundred and fifty thousand records. The collections are also not limited to poetry or novels, but include plays, diaries, biographies, children's books, journals, proofs, private correspondence, essays, memoirs and travelogues. Some the collection has been published in order for the work to reach a wider audience, both locally and abroad.
The museum also has a large variety of exhibitions and invites the public, along with schools and other educational institutions, to take a fascinating glimpse into the literary realms of the country. Thousands of manuscripts can also be found at the museum, which includes works of legendary writers such as Athol Fugard, Eric Pringle, James Ambrose Brown, Sarah Gertrude Millin and Reid Skinner. The National English Literary Museum has also undertaken a new project, to collect works done by black writers. It started in 1995 and is known as the Bibliography of Creative Writing and Literary Criticism by Black South Africans from 1800 to 1990. Previous censorship of black writers had left a large void in the documenting of South African literature, which the museum has undertaken to rectify. The museum has always had a policy of collecting material and literary works without prejudice, and hopes that even though some of the work done by South Africans has been lost forever, a repeat of the past can be avoided by promoting poetry, writing and literature to the youth of today.
All works collected by the museum are available to interested parties and the museum gladly shares its knowledge and pride in the authors of South Africa. It is a rare opportunity to discover the beauty of words and the imaginary worlds it opens doors to.


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We finally found Paradise!
This was our fifth year to visit Orange Beach. We have stayed at other places in the past but none have compared to The Pass 509. The condo was all we hoped for and much more with the most beautiful views of the gulf and bay on the large balcony. All 7 in our party were pleased with our accommodation and are all so eager to come back next year. The boat slip made our daily boating excursions so easy and fun. Coming back from a day on the water to two cool and inviting pools was absolutely wonderful. Thank you Demetri for all you did for our group! You sir helped make our vacation stay "The Best Day Ever" each and eve ry day! Everyone especially enjoyed the key lime pie. We can't wait to stay next year! See you then!
Visited on "August - 2019
Great condo overlooking the pass
Great condo, well appointed. Central to almost everything. The only minor inconvenience is getting in and out due to the turn located at the bottom of the bridge. I'd recommend it to anyone.Joseph C.
Visited on "July - 2019
Awesome views from the condo. The best in Orange Beach! Condo was huge and clean. Metri was very helpful.
Visited on "May - 2018
Great Place. Good Value
We had two families, 10 people. Still plenty of room. Inside was awesome. Very clean and modern and comfortable. Balcony views were very nice. Balcony a tad loud from traffic, though we were there the busiest week of the year. Pool was fantastic. Boat slip was ideal as we brought our 20 foot pontoon boat with us. The Security Guards were very nice to us. Metri was our contact and was really terrific to work with. I would definitely recommend this place.Mark B.
Visited on "June - 2019
Dream Vacation for Father's Day and Grandfather!
Celebrated Father's Day and took my father-in-law. He loved it! My husband was so excited that he could have his father there. The condo was so roomy that family of 4 and father-in-law and his wife never felt overcrowded! Giant kitchen to cook everyday but we also enjoyed The Gulf restaurant across the street and Cobalt across the bridge. We all enjoyed watching the boats come in and out of the Pass in the morning and the evening. I'm a runner and absolutely LOVE running that bridge/has a runner/walker safety lane to cross! The water was almost crystal clear in June! My husband loved the paddle boarding! Condo was easy to work with security on our paddle board storage. Great access to Cotton Bay and Perdido Key. You have access to go right into the Gulf for fishing! Thank you Pie Guy, Demetri!!!Patricia B.
Visited on "June - 2019
Perfect Getaway
This vacation unit has to be one of the best places we have ever stayed at. The unit was absolutely gorgeous. The unit was very spacious and the views from balcony was breathtaking. Getting up early was a must to watch the boats leave the bay and head out into the ocean. The staff and security was very friendly and helpful during our stay. This unit is a must for big families. The owner was awesome as well. We enjoyed the key lime pie he left for us. We can't wait to get back for another week in this perfect condo.John P.
Visited on "July - 2019
Fantastic Place to Stay!
The condo was perfect for our large family. And Metri made everything so seamless for us.
Visited on "June - 2016
Great location!
Across the street from favorite restaurant (The Gulf)! Best location for paddle boarding, kayaking, and boating on lagoon to Gulf! Across water/bridge to another great restaurant, Cobalt! Condo is very spacious and well-equipped. Thanks to Demtri we also have everything we need and any suggestions! LOVE THE PIE:)Patricia B.
Visited on "June - 2016
Another Great Stay at the Pass!
This was our 2nd trip back to the Pass and, as expected, we had a great trip. Metri was wonderful and we are already planning our trip back for next year!Adam M.
Visited on "June - 2017
Beautiful place!
We shared the condo with another family and we all fit comfortably. We had beautiful views of the Gulf and all of the boats on the lagoon. We saw dolphins every day on the beach behind the condo!!!Jill S.
Visited on "April - 2017
We had a wonderful visit in an outstanding condo! Everything was perfect; the location, the layout of the condo, and the hospitality of DemitriCharles S.
Visited on "February - 2017
Annual Kirkland Birthday trip
we had our children and grandchildren and had a ball!It is great for us because we stay on the water. This is our second year at this unit; there has been no updating so it is a bit tired. When we arrived the ice maker was broken-a major inconvenience for us--it should have been repaired or replaced for our stay. Even though this unit is roadside it has a great gulf and pass view we love the property and we love the location. I just wish the furnishings were freshened up and everything was in good working order. We certainly will consider this property as we plan for our 2018 trip.Dawn K.
Visited on "July - 2017
Views from every window
We enjoyed Thanksgiving weekhere. There were 9 adults in this unit and we never felt cramped. Everyone enjoyed watching the different boats going by, dolphin, and even the Blue Angels! Every window has a view of the water and there is more than just a gulf view. Watching the sunrise every morning was spectacular. We will definately stay again!Tyler H.
Visited on "November - 2017
Nice large condo in a great location
Lots of room, clean, nice location to beach access, restaurants, shops etc., wonderful gulf and inlet view from large balcony, very visible security team which is a plus, plenty of parking, comfortable beds and all around good place to stay. Note that the media room is basically an extra bedroom. It had a pull out sofa for the kids (I didn't try it out but the kids slept great on it) and sliding doors for privacy. Metri, our rental contact, was eager to help us if something came up. To sum it up, 509 is a place that I would book again.Rob B.
Visited on "June - 2018
loved the condo and location
Could not use the pools too cold first time we rented a condo and could not use the pools.Deborah S.
Visited on "September - 2014
Burnette Getaway
We were really really pleased with the condo complex and unit. In the morning it was nice having coffee and watching the boat traffic out of the Pass. It was truly laid out well and we loved all the sunshine coming thru all windows and of course the view. The location was perfect for Orange Beach, it was very close to everything. We would definitely come back.Kaye B.
Visited on "May - 2015
Family Time
The condo was really nice except it could use some new living furniture. The complex is quiet, well kept, easy to get to things and the people are very friendly. The condo is large, room for everyone to spread out and not be crowded. We had 9 people, 6 adults, 2 teenagers and 1 10 year old, plenty room.Richard M.
Visited on "November - 2014
My vacation
The condo we rented was beautiful and very well furnished. We had an excellent time and would rent again from this company. Metri was very helpful when we had a small water leak in the ice maker. The key lime pie he left for us was an added bonusKaren H.
Visited on "August - 2015
Unit 509
Loved our pleasent and enjoyable stay at the Pass. Very nice. Thank you for the key lime pie a real treat to start our stay.
Visited on "March - 2015
Fun in the sun
We spent the first week in October in Orange Beach staying at Pass #509. The property was easy to get to and clean. Our group included four adults and four children and there was plenty of room for all of us.
Visited on "October - 2014
Beautiful and Serene
There are no words to describe the beauty and serenity of this condo and its location. We spent a lot of time on the balcony watching the boats pass through. There is a small private beach and we enjoyed sitting out there every night counting the stars. This condo is truly a home away from home with everything you could possibly need. We loved our week here and we can't wait to return.Pam D.
Visited on "September - 2014
great time
what a great time and very clean and nice pictures don't do it justiceBrandon B.
Visited on "May - 2015
A great getaway!
Our two families stayed at The Pass#509 during our Easter break. We were very impressed how clean the condo was and we loved all of the space for our two families. We enjoyed our wrap around balcony and the view of the ocean truly was breathtaking. We appreciated the peacefulness of the condo and were glad it only has 6 floors. The people we spoke to outside or in te elevstor were friendly and welcoming. However, no one was more welcoming as Metri. He gave us a warm welcome and gave a real personal touch to our stay! We enjoyed the key lie pie from him along with the advice on the area as far as entertainment, restaurants and beaches. The kids swam in the pool everyday, usually more than once! Most of the time the kids even had the pool to themselves! We would pack a beach bag and head to the beach over the bridge. One day we drove to one of the public beaches in Gulf Shores, but most of the time we went to the beach near us - it was less crowded and convenient. There are bathrooms there too. Oh, I should mention that onenight we grilled out on the lagoon side. It was so pleasant eating outside. As we were enjoying our meal in the tiki hut, all of a sudden, a family of dolphins started jumping right in front of us! We were so excited! A few more perks: you can walk to great restaurants like The Gulf and Fiddlefish. You can even walk to the catholic church and get your hair or nails done at the Aveda salon nearby. All in all, we had a fabulous time and can't wait to return next year! Thanks, Metri and owners for sharing your home with us.Wendy D.
Visited on "March - 2015
sun and fun
we had a 4 bedroom condo that was great, the beds were comfortable, only bad thing is the bottom sheet was not for a high mattress and the corners would come off during the night. the 2 chairs in the living room need replacing. The manager Demetious was great, he was there when we needed something taken care of. we are sorry we are not able to stay there in 2017 as they rented it before we were able to confirm before we left. We enjoyed the pool and workout room.
Visited on "February - 2016
Family Vacations
Five sisters and two brother in laws enjoyed the beautiful sites, foods of Orange Beach, Alabama for our yearly sister vacation. We enjoyed the beautiful condo, swimming in the pool and laying on the white sandy beaches, not to forget the wonderful shopping, watching the dalphins and just spending time with each other. Can u believe five sisters can get together, stay seven days and not get mad. It was a great trip for us. Great eating placees and also the fresh seafoods were wonderful.Demetria was great. He had everything in order even a great lime pie. He even Helprin us when my sister's car tore up. Have to thank him more than we can say.Look foreword to coming back and have already told our friends about ur condo and the wonderful service we received. Thanks again.Gladys S.
Visited on "August - 2015
This is the place to stay!
i love The Pass. The view from every window is beautiful. This place is well stocked in the kitchen equipment. It is very comfortable and was just what we needed. Demetrius, the property manage was very accommodating. He delived a key lime pie upon check in. He is always just a phone call away. If you are heading to Orange Beach and need plenty of room for 8-10 people, this is your place. There is an indoor and outdoor pool which is an added plus. This location is easy to get in and out.Bama T.
Visited on "November - 2015
The Pass
We had a very pleasant stay at the PASSAGE and would recommend it to friends and family.
Visited on "March - 2016
our stay in paradise
the unit was beautiful and WHAT A VIEW!! Dimettri was wonderful and quiet helpful. our only problem-the NOISE from the traffic was HORRIBLE! we could not sit on the balcony and visit or just read a book. and we found it to be a bit expensive. we paid more than we ever have before-and we have been coming down from mi for over 20yrs. over all we loved it and enjoyed our stay very much.Gloria I.
Visited on "March - 2016
Vacation with Family
This condo was wonderful. It was very clean and was very roomy. The view was wonderful We were notified and kept informed by Demetrious. He was wonderful. He even left us a pie in the refrig to welcome us. he called to check and make sure everything was to our liking. Afterwards he even had to mail our daughter her laptop and look for something my husband thought he had left. I would definitely recommend this condo!!April F.
Visited on "May - 2016
Til we Return
Fantastic stay in "509". The views from condo are the best in area. The condo manager is without doubt the best we have ever dealt with. Great restaurants and shopping are within walking distance of just a short drive. Looking forward to returning in 2014!David R.
Visited on "February - 2013
Visited on "November - 2012
Very Nice
Everything was great except that one night we have some one complain that we were making to much noise at 8 PM, when quiet time is after 10 PM. All we were doing is playing a board game with family, very disappointed.Margaret S.
Visited on "March - 2013
Waters Vacation 2013
We enjoyed our stay at the Pass In August 2013 very much. Our 3rd visit.We had plenty of room and our host Demetrious was there when we had a small problem. He took care of everything very professionaly, was always courteous. The kitchen was nice and we cooked a few meals and found everything we needed there.We love the place and hope to go back th the same place next year.Thanx Demetrious! You're the man!Raybon and Myrtle WatersRaybon W.
Visited on "August - 2013
Vow Renewal Celebration
It was wonderful. Having the boat slip really made it special and what can be said about the views other than exceptional!Melissa F.
Visited on "March - 2014
Family Reunion
Beautiful condo with awesome views with a wrap around balcony. The condo was big enough you could have a family reunion. It sleeps at least ten people easily. Loved it and thanks!!Debra A.
Visited on "August - 2013
Very relaxing
We had plenty of room for everyone. The condo was well stocked with everything we needed. Demetrious was very helpful and the pie that he gave us was great. Our fire alarm went off, it was defective,we called him and he came over and installed a new one. There was a problem with one of the TVs and he bought a new one and replaced it. We had a very relaxing family vacation. We will probably go back to the Pass. The only thing I missed, was the location and not being able to hear the waves.Richard M.
Visited on "December - 2013
Exceptional Space
The space of the rental was exceptional but there a lot of little things that needed repair. One of the rooms had leakage from the ceiling and overall I thought it had water damage issues. The space was the best part of the condo...if you are looking for a place with a lot of space then this is the property for you assuming the repairs will be made soon inside and outside.Gloria M.
Visited on "November - 2013
July 2014 Beach Vacation
The location was nice and the property manager was very nice and helpful
Visited on "July - 2014
I had a very good time there! Would recommend it to anyone.Fred R.
Visited on "May - 2014
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It's time for another episode of Bitch Popaganda! Tune in as Ann, Kjerstin, and Kelsey discuss Erica Jong's Times op-ed "Is Sex Passé?," Ann Powers article for NPR "Pop's Punching Bag: Hating the Black Eyed Peas" (and how we feel about the Peas in general), and the new FX show Wilfred.
Transcript (.doc) You can listen to the podcast right here, or you can subscribe to Bitch Media on iTunes to download it and listen on the go. (The episode is also available at archive.org.)
Bitch Faves:
- Kjerstin suggests reading advice columnist Dear Sugar at the Rumpus.
- Ann likes if we don't, remember me, a Tumblr for animated gifs (which she predicts will become the new paintings).
- Kelsey is into Arrested Westeros, a website for those of us who love Arrested Development and Game of Thrones.
Previously: It's the Finale Countdown!, Those Were the Days Edition
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Great episode!
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I found y'all not too long ago, and have been catching up. I love it!

I agree with y'all that Erica Jong's article was myopic. In my Video Game Development class there was a section concerning generation demographics. The author wrote that during Generation X the birthrate was at an all-time low and it was common for families to be divorced (a shocking concept at the time) and for there to be mixed families. Generation X kids were "latchkey" and independent, working at after-school jobs.

I wonder if that at all ties in -- for those who relate -- with the current trend of women demanding more control in motherhood. To me it seems like a natural progression, every oppressed group's demands and interests change as society does, and as their wins and losses are evaluated. I was listening to NPR's pop culture happy hour podcast and one of the hosts mentioned second wave's feminism was mostly concerned with claiming the masculine and being seen as just like men in regards to ambition and guile and cut-throat businesses -- think Glen Close in the show Damages, lots of power suits -- now I think the focus is shifting to embracing characteristics that are often attributed to "the woman" like home, hearth, family. It's about tearing down gender roles and respecting everyone's identity.

So I think the Generation X kids, with their own collective experiences and connections, are mostly super into parenting and discovering the right method for raising a better tomorrow you know, since theirs were so shitty. So those kids, now the Millennial Generation (also the book's term) -- born 1982-2002 -- are bridging social justice and generational concerns since the Baby Boomers fucked us all up. There is a quote from the textbook by Kay Hymowitz from "It's Morning After in America" that says:

During the last 10 years, most of the miserable trends in crime, divorce, illegitmacy, drug use, and the like that we saw in the decardes after 1965 either turned around or stalled. Today Americans are consciously, deliverately embracing ideas about sex, marriage, children, and the American dream that are coalescing into a viable...normality. What is emerging is a vital, optimistic, feamily-centered,...and yes, morally thoughtful citizenry,...[M]arketers who plumb people's attidues to predict the trends are noticing something interesting about "Millennials," ... they're looking more like Jimmy Stewart than James Dream. They adore their parents, they want to succeed, they're optimistic, trusting, cooperative, dutiful, and civic-minded. "They're going to rebel' by being, not worse, but better."

Mothers demanding acceptance of breastfeeding in public, reverting back to anti-capitalist parenting techniques, finding mates which will assist with parenting without the need of cookies and, yes, wearing man-repelling slings -- because fuck the kyriarchy -- makes complete sense to me. I don't know though, my view is limited and privileged at best, so I'm likely not seeing the full picture.

Sorry for the long comment first out! I get pensive this time of night. I look forward to the podcasts, and I've gotten 2 subscritions so thanks so much for all the great material!


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Visit Lincoln confirms new chief executive
Mike Timson will join Visit Lincoln as chief executive in October 2019. He brings 24 years of tourism and leisure experience to the role, as well as considerable business management skills which will be used to grow the company.
"I'm delighted to take the role," said Timson. "I'm a forward-thinker with a strong business sense. One of my key objectives is to demonstrate the importance of Visit Lincoln to businesses, stakeholders and the local community- by pulling these together we will succeed in growing the city further.
"Tourism is worth £203 million to the city of Lincoln and £1.4bn to Greater Lincolnshire, and I'm looking forward to working with the team and the board of directors to increase local revenue and attract more domestic and international visitors. I also want to grow the Visit Lincoln brand and continue the Place Marketing strategy to attract more investors into the city through partnership working."
Timson first moved to Lincoln in 2002 and will relocate back to the city with his family after his career moved him to Norfolk and Aberdeen. As well as being an experienced marketer and business leader, Mike is also a PGA Professional Golfer.
Since establishing as an independent Community Interest Company last year, Visit Lincoln has seen unprecedented growth across its marketing, partnership and digital activity, with turnover increasing by 40% last year.
"We were looking for a CEO who can lead Visit Lincoln into its next chapter success,'' said Mark Hollingworth, chairman of Visit Lincoln. "And Mike ticked all the boxes."
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Phoenix Society volunteers give with their hearts and offer the many hands needed to make World Burn Congress an inspiring and healing week for all in attendance. Many give countless hours on top of their busy work and home lives to quietly work behind the scenes and make it all happen. We honor and value their contributions and would like to extend our deepest thanks for all they do.
"Our fingerprints don't fade from the lives we touch" – Tyler Hawkins
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Last week, a jury in a St. Louis, Missouri court found in favor of defendants Johnson & Johnson and Imerys Talc in the most recent trial involving talcum powder and ovarian cancer. This was the fourth such trial in which plaintiffs alleged that their illnesses were caused by long-term use of J&J's Baby Powder, claiming the company was aware of the risks and failed to warn consumers.
The lawsuit was brought by a Tennessee woman who attributed her ovarian cancer to having used the product for 36 years.
The first three cases resulted in judgments in favor of plaintiffs. So far, J&J has been ordered to pay out approximately $195 million to cancer victims and their families. Currently, there are over 2500 more lawsuits pending against the New Jersey-based health care products company.
The plaintiff's counsel in this case expressed his disappointment in the outcome. He said, "We continue to maintain that the association between genital talc usage and ovarian cancer remains an issue of public health and demands that consumers be warned of the specific risks."
On the other hand, defendant J&J is pleased about the verdict, which they call "consistent with the science, research, clinical evidence and decades of studies by medical experts around the world that continue to support the safety of cosmetic talc." Imerys weighed in as well, thanking the jury for "following the science that establishes the safety of talc."
It isn't certain what science the defendants are referring to. On March 5th, a Washington D.C. television station featured a guest on a news program called "Full Measure." The guest, Deane Berg, contracted ovarian cancer at age 49 after using J&J Baby Powder for over 30 years.
She was the first to bring suit against J&J. At her trial was a medical expert, gynecologist Dr. Daniel Cramer, who has studied the connection between talcum powder and ovarian cancer for 25 years. Her attorney also introduced into evidence Ms. Berg's pathology report, which included slides clearly showing talcum embedded in her ovaries. There was also a letter written to J&J in 1997 by a company consultant. The letter stated that nine different studies showed a "statistically significant association between hygienic talc use and ovarian cancer," adding that:
"...anybody who denies this, risks that the talc industry will be perceived … like … the cigarette industry: denying the obvious in the face of all evidence to the contrary."
Then, in 2004, a prominent talc producer contacted the Food and Drug Administration, advising that the use of talc be phased out and that a warning be issued because of the "possible connection" between talc and ovarian cancer. So far, the FDA has taken no action.
Interestingly, while there is still no warning on containers of commercial baby powder, there has been such a warning on industrial talc for more than ten years as a warning to workers who handle the material: "Perineal [genital] use of talc-based body powder is possibly carcinogenic to humans."


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Family – here is one I made earlier
Brief description
We will return to 1970's Blue Peter and make some 'really useful' items.
Course Outline
Who is the course aimed at?
For adults and children, who want to learn together. Parents or guardians with their school aged children. Adults must be accompanied by up to 2 children.
Course description in brief
Using cardboard, sticky back plastic and an old sock, among other things, we will make a Clanger, a useful container and teleport bracelet from Blakes 7.
By the end of the course I will have learned:
- What Blue Peter was like in the 1970s and how to craft nostalgic decorations from recycled materials.
Do I need any skills, experience or qualifications before I join the course?
No previous experience required
What equipment will I need for the course?
None needed, but bring a bag to take all your goodies home in.
What materials will I need for the course?
No, all materials are included
What activities will I take part in and how will my course be structured?
The tutor will demonstrate all activities. There will be a range of techniques and challenges for all abilities.
What will be expected of me in terms of personal or time commitment?
If you want to participate in all activities, you should attend the full session. However, we have a flexible approach where young learners are concerned.
How will my learning be assessed and reviewed?
Not applicable
What could I go on to do after I have finished the course?
There are a number of seasonal craft sessions on Saturdays. Your tutor will be able to advise you at the end of the course or you can speak to our student advisor
How will I say what I think about the course?
You can talk to the tutor on the day or make an appointment with the curriculum manager.
Available timetables for this course
Please make a note of the course Ref for the course you are interested in.
|Course Ref
|Hours per week
|Course Dates
|11 Jul 2020 to 11 Jul 2020 (1 Sessions)
Course Funding
Swarthmore provides a variety of courses some of which are subsidised by public funding.
Courses with course codes marked by 'LCC' and 'CityC' are subsidised and have age restrictions.
- 'LCC' and 'CityC' courses for those aged 19 and over.
- 'LCC' courses are supported by Leeds City Council for Leeds Metropolitan area residents, priority given to those living in disadvantaged areas, people not in employment and/or in receipt of benefits, those with low skills, no qualifications, disadvantaged groups or individuals with specific needs e.g. lone parents, BAME groups, adults with LDD.
For information funding and eligibility see the 'costs' page.
Unless stated otherwise - all courses take place at Swarthmore Education Centre Leeds
What next?
To enrol in a course complete the enrolment form on the download page using the correct course reference (Course Ref) from above.


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Bored with the 'Hat Game'? Tired of 'Mafia'? Too old for 'Spin The Bottle'?
Well, worry not, because Brede McDermott and I have invented the perfect parlour game. It needs no dice, boards, playing pieces or chips. No gambling is involved. It will not make people cry like 'Psychiatrist' or drunk like 'I've Never'.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am proud to introduce to you your new favourite game, 'The Mirror Crack'd'.
If you are unfamiliar with the work of Agatha Christie, spoilers may lie ahead.
Welcome back, the rest of you. Right. Here are the very simple rules of the game.
2 players, a timekeeper, and some onlookers.
PLAYER ONE is Marina Gregg (Elizabeth Taylor, Claire Bloom, Lindsay Duncan)
PLAYER TWO is Heather Badcock (Maureen Bennett, Judy Cornwell, Caroline Quentin)
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At any point of his or her choice after the fifteen seconds, PLAYER TWO must mention the words 'German Measles'. The moment the words 'German Measles' have been said, PLAYER ONE must immediately look away from PLAYER TWO, and stare at a fixed point in the distance for fifteen seconds. PLAYER ONE must at this point have a completely neutral expression- no smile, no laughing, no anger, no regret. His or her gaze must remain fixed. The neutrality of PLAYER ONE's expression will be adjudicated by the ONLOOKERS, and the fifteen seconds timed by the TIMEKEEPER. During this time PLAYER TWO can continue speaking, saying whatever he or she wishes.
If PLAYER ONE maintains the fixed neutral expression for fifteen seconds, the mirror is crack'd, and PLAYER ONE gains a point, and vengeance. If PLAYER ONE's expression flickers (for example by laughing) then PLAYER TWO doesn't drink the poisoned cocktail and gets to stay alive (and also a point).
There are possible extra rules, but I will spare you those for now. They mainly involve poisoned hay fever remedies.
Anyway. Try it. It is the best game ever.
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Once-Doomed Bear Cub Now at St. Louis Zoo
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Boo Boo, the 3-month-old bear cub who created a brief rabies scare after nipping college students, has a new home - the St. Louis Zoo. Meanwhile, conservation officials are investigating how the bear was allowed contact with humans in the first place, in apparent violation of state law.
Zoo spokeswoman Susan Gallagher said Wednesday that Boo Boo will be quarantined for 30 days while veterinarians perform various health-related tests and a nutritionist works with his diet. After that, a determination will be made if he should remain at the St. Louis Zoo or be placed in another zoo.
Boo Boo was part of a petting zoo brought to Washington University during finals week. His bites broke the skin of 18 students, but state officials are confident he doesn't have rabies.


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News and notes on the votes from the May 22 meeting from the Town of Estes Park Board of Trustees.
Ordinance 9-18, rezoning from commercial heavy to commercial outlying for 920 Dunraven Street, passed unanimously.
Ordinance 10-18, rezoning from estate to residential multifamily for 260 Stanley Avenue, passed unanimously.
Resolution 10-18, supporting immigration reform, passed unanimously.
Memorandum of understanding with Rocky Mountain Performing Arts Center as presented was defeated 4-3. The memorandum passed 6-1 with an adjustment that the final location of the site may be adjusted based on results from the Town's Master Planning Study.
Resolution 11-18, supplemental budget appropriation, passed unanimously.
The Moraine Avenue bridge construction contract revision passed unanimously.
Resolution 12-18, supplemental budget appropriation to begin implementation of the Downtown Parking Management Plan recommendation, passed unanimously.
Trustee Patrick Martchink was appointed as the representative to the Larimer County Regional Transportation Funding Task Force unanimously.
Follow the Friday edition of the Trail-Gazette for a full story on the May 22 meeting.


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