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*Be open - crossed arms and a scowl will not endear you to anyone. Smile, walk tall and make eye contact with other guests.
*Listen - if you don't listen to the conversation occurring before you, you won't be able to contribute.
*Look interested - if you pay attention to what they are saying you will be more able to read their body language. Don't roll your eyes, look at your watch or let your eyes wander mid-conversation. This is a giveaway of distraction and very rude.
*Speak up - if the music is loud, you will have to increase your own voice volume. Equally, if you cant hear the other person ask them to repeat. Nothing is worse than nodding with a smile to a comment and then finding out that it was actually a very sad statement. Getting them to speak up will avoid this faux pas.
*Don't be a wallflower - you may be shy or you may be tired, but resist the temptation to sit in the corner on your own. You will get so much more out of the event if you chat to a few people and it's easier than you would imagine.
*Don't rush - although it is very honourable to want to speak to everyone at the party, rushing all your conversations will not be rewarding for either you or the other attendees.
*Don't interrogate - this isn't Newsnight, it's a party, so aggressive questioning will have your conversations ending quicker than you thought possible.
*Don't drink too excess - drinking can be socially dangerous. Secrets can be confessed, insults can be dished out and arguments can be started. Bear this in mind when you go to the bar for your fifth drink of the night.
*So there you have it. Making conversation at a party should not be an ordeal. It should be fun. Keep smiling and keep friendly and you will find that any self-conscious falls away as soon as that conversation gets going.
1. The guest comes firstWhen you are in the thrust of party-planning mode, one thought should always come first - the guests. Think about how they are and how that is going to effect the party you are intending to hold. If its only close friends invited, then think about arranging an informal affair. Any event with distant acquaintances or with more of a networking focus should be more formal. Also keep in mind that some of your guests will have special dietary requirements. Plan to serve a range of beverages and food dishes so that everyone is happy.
2. Preparation, preparation, preparationThis might seem a bit like stating the obvious but planning ahead is a wise nugget to keep in mind. If you want to use a special ingredient, make sure you buy ahead of time to guarantee its availability when you need to use it. Getting to the supermarket on the day and finding out that the cut of fish you planned your whole dinner party around is sold out will not get the night off to a good start. The idea is that blips are avoided so that also means getting the majority of your meals or party foods made ahead of schedule. Not only will this allay any host nerves but it will also maximise the amount of time that you actually spend with your guests. When they arrive the food will be ready to serve and you will be ready to party.
3. Think simpleBy all means, if you are an exceptional cook you can plan a food menu that puts Gordon Ramsay to shame. If your culinary skills fall someway short of such ability then keep it simple. Choose dishes that you have served before and that were particularly well received. Plan courses that complement each other. Don't serve too much of any one ingredient. You don't want to overwhelm your guests with too much meat for example, or a three course carb-laden affair. Balance and simplicity will go a long way.
4. Extravagance has its limitsElton John is lauded for his fabulously extravagant parties. You need not aspire to rich such dizzy heights of excess. It's far better for your pocket and for your guest's comfort to keep things appropriate. If it is an informal gathering with close friends you don't need to spend way over budget to impress them.
5. Keep it appetizingSatisfying your guest's appetites is more than just flavour. Both the food and the venue should make good use of colour to stimulate your guests. If you decorate correctly the ambience you intend to create will be easy. Think carefully here. A candlelit room can create a gentle, intimate atmosphere, perfect for your nearest and dearest. Inviting your boss over and wining and dining him to candlelight might not be so appropriate. In all cases, make use of garnishes, interesting glasses and plates and tasteful centrepieces for the tables. These are the things that people notice.
6. It's all about the musicIt goes without saying that a themed party, like a sixties night, should be married with the appropriate music. The evening's soundtrack should go some way to define the mood of the evening. Classical music says grown up and sophisticated, Ibiza chill out tunes says laid back and re-runs of the Macarena say something else entirely. Give this some thought and keep the volume at a level that still allows for conversation.
7. Battle the wine minefieldIt's worth researching wine. Consider what wine you should serve. If your nose is not that of an expert ask in your local wine merchants. They are normally happy to recommend a grape that will suit your food and your budget. Think about picking a range of red and whites as people do have preferences. Don't forget the water - pick up a choice of still and sparkling.
8. Dress to impressIf you want the evening to be black tie, say so. Make it clear on your invitation. If you don't then your guests will simply assume the smart/casual uniform. If you want to make a specific dress code request, keep it clear. No guest wants to spend hours deciphering your mystic and original dress request. If it's casual, keep it casual, if its themed make the theme explicit.
9. Make sure your guests are comingThe RSVP's may not have come flooding in but that doesn't mean that people will not turn up. Guests are sometimes lazy about RSVP'ing, particularly if it means writing a letter. Give them a courtesy email or phone call to save them the hassle. This will help you plan seating arrangements and the amount of food that you will need to serve.
10. Be a gracious hostIf you are nervous, flustered and stressed, keep it under wraps. Guests will be able to sense such emotions and it will make them feel uncomfortable and as stressed as you. If you have prepared well in advance and kept things simple, your party will go with a bang and everyone, including you, will be very happy.
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By Penelope Patsuris
California energy supply levels are dangerously low because thousands of the state's generators are temporarily shut down. Are the electrical plants shut down for legitimate reasons like maintenance, or are the closures designed to limit supply to boost energy costs and utilities' profits? A new investigation could pose big problems for the state's utilities.
With the recent deregulation of California's $20 billion utilities industry, suspicions are running high. "Before we had price caps, but now prices are subject to the whims of our state [power] generators," says Steven Maviglio, California Gov. Gray Davis Gray Daley ' press secretary.* "Power generators are charging $1,000 per megawatt hour, but that costs them about $25 to produce. Typically prices have been in the $100 range."
The California Public Utilities Commission announced it sent inspectors to do surprise spot checks of some facilities on Dec. 5 to assess the legitimacy of the shutdowns. Preliminary results of these efforts have not been made public. But it will be a tough case to prove either way. Meanwhile, corporations like Intel are being asked to cut back on energy use, the hallways in the California State Capitol building are half dark and the Christmas lights on the tree out front aren't on.
So far officials have staved off any blackouts, which normally happen there during the summer when energy use peaks with air conditioning.
"The factors at play here have basically created the prefect storm of an energy crisis," says Maviglio. Energy use is much higher than it normally is at this time of the year in California thanks to a West Coast cold snap. At the same time, thousands of plants are closed for planned maintenance, which is normally scheduled in the winter. Even more were forced to shut down because they'd hit the annual legal limit of pollution.
"Certainly these energy companies want to get the best prices and that's fair," says Michael Lederer, the deputy director of the University of California Energy Institute in Berkeley. "But if they're using their market power to influence price that could be viewed, if not as illegal, than at least something that calls for a regulatory solution."
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The Russell Orchards property, created in 1920, has a long history as a working farm. Comprised of 120 acres of fields, gardens, orchards and barns, the Orchard offers so many family-friendly activities, you'll want to come back over and over again!
The Russell family grows most of what they sell in their farm store, including 25 varieties of apples; 8 varieties of berries; gourds, herbs, honey harvested from their hives, maple syrup tapped from their maples, fruits (like grapes, peaches and pears) and vegetables (like asparagus, lettuce, peppers and squash). When available, visitors to the farm can pick their own produce! The animal barnyard is a great place to feed bunnies, horses, goats and sheep, and look at many species of birds.
The bakery is known for homemade cider donuts hot out of the donut machine, and you can always call ahead to order a handmade fruit pie. Homemade pestos, salsas, tea breads, fruit butters, cookies and granola are also available, all made with fresh ingredients from the farm. The store carries shaker baskets, 'cool kids gifts,' jams and jellies, maple syrup, gourmet teas and coffee, books, and more.
The Russell Orchards winery began in 1988, and now produces over a dozen fruit wines (such as black currant, dandelion, and strawberry-rhubarb) and hard ciders. Parents may want to take a separate trip to the Orchard to attend a wine tasting in the farm store!
The 2006 season opens in April and closes in November, with lots of special events crammed into its calendar. Take part in the Farm Kids programs on Saturdays, or visit during the Strawberry, Peach, and Wine and Apples Festivals. Pick Your Own's are available throughout the year (announced when the berries or fruits are ready for picking), and the fall boasts a concert series, hayrides and cider pressing.
From the South: Take I-95 North to 128 North. Rt. 1A North (Exit 20A) 8 miles to Rt. 133 East. Follow the signs to Crane Beach, Castle Hill and Russell Orchards.
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is this track ready? Ive been to this track and Nice track, fast!!
I meant to ask if this track will be built for night racing? since most of the racing here is at night.
I been wanting to see this track for a long time.. My Home Track also. really looking forward to this one.
I'm looking forward to this track, any news?
Do we get to tape a snake bite kit to the cage in case we go off the back straight?
My home track... Keep us posted!


Doesn't it seem like year after year, more and more decisions we should be making for ourselves, are instead being made by nameless bureaucrats in Washington? They tell us how to spend our money. They tell us how to run our businesses. They tell us how to raise our families. And now, when you thought things couldn't become anymore absurd, they even tell us what kind of light bulbs we can use in our own homes.
Yes, that's right, a recent piece of legislation passed in Washington has outlawed the everyday household light bulb.
I only wish it were. Congress slipped into the recent energy bill a mandate that within four years the everyday incandescent bulb is to disappear from the shelves of your local grocery and hardware stores. In it's place? The fluorescent bulb that for years many consumers have avoided.
The list of complaints about fluorescent bulbs is long. Some are bothered by the higher price, others by the harsher light, others by their lack of adaptability to household fixtures, and still others by concerns over their mercury content.
So on what grounds has Washington justified this unwanted intrusion into our lives?
They say that these high-mercury bulbs will reduce the strain on our energy supply, reduce the carbon footprint, and lead to greater energy efficiency. But there's little to no evidence to back up their claims.
Congress has intruded on your shopping list on a whim; in favor of a fad.
Well, that doesn't sit well with me and I know it doesn't sit well with you.
America was founded on the idea that people are far better able to make their own decisions than the government.
So I've the Light Bulb Freedom of Choice Act, which makes a simple challenge to Big Brother: either Congress' own independent investigative arm, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), marshals evidence to back up the assumptions behind the light bulb ban – or Congress repeals the mandate.
In other words, I'm asking Congress to actually be – hold your breath – accountable to the people. If they are going to intrude into our lives, and control our most basic decisions, the least they can do is have enough respect for the American people to back-up their claims.
Congress is quite right that we have an energy crisis this country. But Congress itself is to blame.
Year after year, Congress has failed to take advantage of clean nuclear power, failed to build new refineries, failed to tap into oil-rich resources in our country, and failed to utilize the genius of private enterprise.
As a result, Americans are dependent on foreign oil from unstable or dangerous regimes – and paying top dollar at the pump for the privilege.
Forcing a fad on the American people isn't a real energy policy. It's eerily reminiscent of Jimmy Carter asking Americans to turn down the heat and put on sweaters in answer to the 70's energy crisis.
What Washington fails to understand is that freedom is not the problem: it is the solution.
America has the ingenuity, resolve and the resources to harvest all the clean and affordable energy we could ever need. But from exploring untapped resources to new scientific frontiers, this future is found not in handcuffing Americans but in unleashing the power of their free will.
Coincidentally, it's the one thing Congress hasn't tried.


You have just intubated a seizing eclamptic woman who is 34 weeks pregnant. As she is being prepped for transfer to the OB unit for an emergent C-section your nurse asks you what medications you would like for post intubation analgesia and sedation.
You have limited recollection of whether Propofol crosses the placenta, and have legitimate concerns about Fentanyl's chances of producing a 'floppy baby' for the OB team on delivery.
The literature on the most appropriate post intubation analgesia / sedation package for late pregnancy patients is limited. The agents we are the most familiar with in the emergency department for post intubation sedation and analgesia are Fentanyl and Propofol. One reliable mantra for post intubation analgesia and sedation is 'Fentanyl is the sauce, and Propofol is the oregano', it would be great to be able to apply this mantra to the pregnant population also.
Analgesia is the primary goal for post intubation care and sedation / anxiolysis is the secondary goal. The pasta sauce analogy emphasizes the need for analgesia first, and sedation second.
A lot of the literature focuses on the best agents for use in a crash C-section where the period of post intubation sedation is anticipated to be short, we also need to know the evidence behind the use of agents for longer term sedation for pregnant patients with medical disease that will not require immediate delivery.
Post intubation sedation / anesthesia for 3rd term pregnant women faces two significant challenges: Decreasing incidence, and the problem of intraoperative awareness.
Opioids have historically only been administered after clamping of the umbilical cord in an attempt to avoid neonatal respiratory depression. There are concerns regarding maternal hypotension with large doses of Fentanyl.
Devroe strongly recommends the use of Remifentanil (Synthetic opioid like Fentanyl, but more potent) in pre-eclamptic and other high risk patients where hemodynamic fluctuations need to be avoided. The use of this agent comes with the risk of neonatal respiratory depression.
The NAP5 authors did find that omission of opioids was a risk factor for intraoperative awareness.
Fentanyl Bottom Line: The use of opiates may reduce the risk of maternal awareness and improve maternal hemodynamic stability, so Fentanyl is a good choice as part of a post intubation sedation / analgesia package for any intubated 3rd trimester patient, and remember that Fentanyl is the sauce, and Propofol is the oregano. The other benefit of Fentanyl is that a reversal agent (Naloxone) exists in the event of significant neonatal respiratory depression after delivery.
Expert opinion supports the use of Propofol as a standard induction agent for general anesthesia in cesarean section in healthy, non compromised patients.  Our sick patients in the emergency department are not healthy and if they require airway management, they are clearly compromised. Propofol in standard doses should be used with caution as an induction agent for critically ill patients, however it can be considered as part of a post intubation analgesia / sedation package.
These studies showed no difference in Apgar scores in the Propofol group, whereas a 1993 comparison of Thiopental, Propofol, and Midazolam showed a reduction in Apgar scores in the Propofol and Midazolam group (see Midazolam, below).
There is limited evidence for Propofol's safety as a long term sedative for pregnant women.
Two studies exist that document the administration of several hours to days worth of Propofol sedation in an operating room / intensive care setting without adverse fetal effects.
32 year old patient at 26 weeks gestation had an 11 hour anesthesia with Propofol and Remifentanil for excision of a vestibular schwannoma. Propofol was changed to Sevoflurane due to the onset of mild acidosis (pH drop from 7.5 to 7.37).
21 year old patient at 9 weeks gestation had a 10 hour anesthesia with Propofol and Remifentanil, also changed to Sevoflurane due to developing acidosis.
Both mothers delivered healthy full term babies. The authors note that they would use Sevoflurane in future elective anesthesia cases.
25 year old patient at 33 weeks gestation had a large intracerebral hemorrhage due to Moyamoya disease. She was sedated with 200 mg/h (approx. 40 mcg/kg/min for an 80 kg pt) of Propofol for 48 hours prior to emergent C section. Delivery was 7 minutes after Propofol infusion was stopped. Apgar scores were 3 at 1 minute and 8 at 5 minutes. The neonate developed respiratory failure 20 minutes later and was intubated for 3 days, making a full recovery.
Placental transfer of Propofol depends on placental blood flow and the concentration gradient between the mother and fetus. The induction dose, and the time from anesthesia to clamping of the umbilical cord probably have an important effect on the concentration of Propofol in the fetus. .
Propofol Bottom Line: For sick 3rd trimester patients, avoiding Propofol as the induction agent and aiming for a low infusion dose is a reasonable strategy for patients with anticipated long intubation to delivery times.
Primate studies have shown both Ketamine,  and Propofol  to cause an increased rate of neuroapoptosis in newborn Macaque monkeys born to mothers that received high doses of these agents prior to delivery. It is unclear if these increased rates of neuroapoptosis are clinically significant, and the doses of Ketamine in these studies were much higher that used in clinical practice (10mg/kg induction, 10-85mg/kg/h infusion for 5 hours). For this reason (and increased airway reactivity) Ketamine is typically avoided on children <3 months of age.
In a randomized double blind study comparing Ketamine and Propofol as induction agents for elective C section  no difference in Apgar scores, time to perform procedure, or the need for Methergine or Oxytocin was found. Most patients were willing to have the same anesthetic technique for the next C section (81.3% propofol, 86% ketamine).
Dexmedetomidine is not an agent that every emergency physician is intimately familiar with, however its use is increasing and we need to be aware of its safety profile for use in pregnancy. Dexmedetomidine is rated category C in pregnancy. Dexmedetomidine is a selective apha 2 adrenergic receptor agonist that has both sedative and analgesic properties, with minimal respiratory depression.  Most studies on Dexmedetomidine have excluded pregnant patients.
There again is limited evidence for the use of Dexmedetomidine in the third trimester, mostly in the form of case reports, and brief post partum case series. Dexmedetimidine has minimal placental transfer, and can modulate the release of catecholamines, so may have a beneficial role when used with patients with eclampsia in controlling blood pressure.
32 year old woman at 38 weeks gestation with mild to moderate preeclampsia. Labor was induced, and an epidural was declined by the patient. Dexmedetomidine infusion was started without a bolus and after 3 hours a Caesarean section was performed due to late decelerations. Ramsay Sedation Scale (RSS) was 2 throughout the infusion (cooperative, oriented, tranquil). Apgars at delivery were 8 and 9.
Machareth de Souza. Dexmedetomidine in General Anesthesia for Surgical Treatment of Cerebral Aneurysm in Pregnant Patient with Specific Hypertensive Disease of Pregnancy. Rev Bras Anestesiol. 2005 Apr;55(2):212-6.
19 year old woman, 27 weeks gestation with a left sided deficit from a hemorrhagic stroke from an aneurysm in the posterior communicating artery, BP 170/110. Dexmedetomidine premedication at 1 mcg/kg over 20 minutes, then general anesthesia with 2.5 mg/kg Propofol, 7.5 mcg/kg Fentanyl, 1mg/kg Lidocaine, and 1.2 mg/kg Rocuronium. Anesthesia was maintained with Propofol 50 mcg/kg/min, Alfentanil 1 mcg/kg/min, and Dexmedetomidine 0.7 mcg/kg/h (decreased to 0.4 mcg/kg/h based on hemodynamic parameters) for 320 minutes. C section was performed at 37 weeks with normal delivery (no Apgars reported).
16 year old woman, 31 weeks 6 days gestation in preterm labor. She developed respiratory failure with initial concern for pneumonia, and was placed on BiPAP for worsening hypoxemia. Dexmedetomidine bolus of 3 mcg/kg/h for 10 minutes, then an infusion at 0.2-0.6 mcg/kg/h was continued to allow the patient to tolerate BiPAP. On ICU day 1 she was transferred to the operating room and intubated for a forceps assisted vaginal delivery. Apgars at 1 and 5 minutes were 7 and 8. Duration of Dexmedetomidine infusion is not stated in the article.
40 women randomized to Midazolam or Dexmedetomidine AFTER C section for eclampsia. Midazolam dosing was a 0.05 mg/kg bolus, then 0.1 mg/kg/h infusion. Dexmedetomidine dosing was a 1 mcg/kg bolus over 20 minutes, then a 0.7 mcg/kg/h infusion. Sedation was maintained to meet a RSS score of 2-3. Dexmedetomidine lowered heart rates at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, and 24 hours more than Midazolam. It also lowered blood pressure at 5, 6, 12, and 24 hours and showed a decreased need for Nitroglycerine infusion (45% vs 90%) and Nitroprusside infusions (2/20 vs 13/20 patients). Duration of ICU stay was 83 hours for Midazolam vs 45.5 hours for the Dexmedetomidine group. There was no difference in additional Propofol or other analgesia requirements.
Dexmedetomidine Bottom Line: Dexmedetomidine is a feasible agent to use as a post intubation analgesic and sedative for those comfortable with its use in the non-pregnant patient. There is evidence to suggest its utility in the patient with ongoing severe hypertension from eclampsia, particularly in the post partum management phase in the ICU.
3 groups of 30 patients received either 5mg/kg Thiopental, 2.4mg/kg Propofol or 0.3mg/kg Midazolam for induction of anesthesia. Anesthesia was maintained with Nitrous oxide and Isoflurane.
Midazolam had a slow induction time, and was associated with lower Apgar scores, and a lighter depth of anesthesia than Thiopental based on EEG pattern, and clinical signs of light plane of anesthesia: tearing, sweating, opening eyes. 50% of the Propofol group and 41% of the midazolam group were found to have a light plane of anesthesia.
Apgar scores at 1 minute were lower in the Propofol and Midazolam group than the Thiopental group. Apgar > 7 at 1 minute was 89% for Thiopental, 46% for Propofol and 51% for Midazolam, 5 min APGAR > 7 rates were 100% for all groups. Neonates whose mothers received Propofol or Midazolam as induction drugs had generalized hypotonus, and were drowsier during the first hour of life compared with the Thiopental group.
Midazolam Bottom Line: Midazolam shows no advantage over Propofol, and prolonged infusions of Midazolam are typically avoided in non pregnant patients due to its long duration of action.
Fentanyl bolus and drip at 1-1.5 mcg/kg/h and Propofol drip at 20-40mcg/kg/min.
Post Peer Reviewed By: Special Thank You to Haney Mallemat (Twitter: @CriticalCareNow) for his critique and feedback of this post.
Cite this article as: Rob Bryant, "Post Intubation Sedation for Pregnant Patients", REBEL EM blog, August 10, 2015. Available at: https://rebelem.com/post-intubation-sedation-for-pregnant-patients/.


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Russia will not participate in Euro 2024, says Ukraine
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The head of the Ukrainian Football Association (UAF) has said that Russia will not be included in the qualifying draw for the tournament.
The Russian men's national soccer team will be effectively excluded from Euro 2024 after UEFA decided to exclude them from the qualifying draw, Ukrainian officials have claimed. UEFA is formally discussing the situation at a meeting of its Executive Committee in Croatia on Tuesday.
Russian teams at all levels were initially banned by UEFA and its global counterpart FIFA in late February, following the start of the conflict in Ukraine. The sanctions prevented the Russian men's team from trying to qualify for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, which is due to take place later this year.
UEFA has since extended its ban to cover the 2022/23 season, although it has not ruled on Russia's possible participation in Euro 2024.
In the build-up to the Euro 2024 qualifying draw in Frankfurt on October 9, UEFA has faced pressure from Ukraine and tournament host Germany to ensure Russia is excluded from the list.
"The Russians have nothing to prepare for," wrote the president of the Ukrainian Football Association (UAF), Andrey Pavelko, in a message on social networks on Tuesday, stating that it had already been determined that Russia would be banned.
"At least until 2024, they will not be in official international soccer competitions," Pavelko added.
Euro 2024 will take place in ten German cities from June 14 to July 14, 2024, with qualification for the tournament starting in March next year. As hosts, Germany will play in the tournament automatically, while the remaining 23 places will be made available through the qualification process. Russia was among the hosts of the last edition of the European Championship, which was a delayed event held in the summer of 2021 due to the pandemic. Saint Petersburg hosted seven matches in total in the special 60th anniversary pancontinental version of the tournament.
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| Y-NH to be smoke-free
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Y-NH to be smoke-free
Florence Dethy 12:00 am, Jan 13, 2009
While Yale-New Haven Hospital makes no butts about its commitment to eradicating secondhand smoke from its premises, the pungent odor of tobacco lingered in the skywalk leading from the hospital's entrance to the attached parking garage this past Saturday.
After nearly a year of discussions, all Yale-New Haven property, including the parking lot, garages and hospital-owned sidewalks, became 100 percent smoke-free on Jan. 1, 2009, garnering mixed reviews from community members — many of whom are complaining about the regulation's infringement on personal rights.
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The policy will likely be extended to the public sidewalks surrounding the hospital, pending approval Jan. 22 by the New Haven Board of Aldermen. The hospital's effort follows on the heels of the statewide Connecticut Hospital Association initiative, launched in November 2008, to get all 29 of its member groups smoke-free by November 2010.
To date, 10 of the association's hospitals, now including Yale-New Haven, have eliminated smoking on their grounds, and at least 1,219 hospitals across the country have put into place similar smoke-free policies, according to Americans for Non-Smokers' Rights, a national lobbying organization.
Remarked Leslie Gianelli, director of communication for the CHA: "Hospitals have been smoke-free inside for some time, but if people can just step outside the hospital and smoke that is really not in the spirit of a smoke-free policy."
ENFORCING THE RULE
Currently, the hospital has established no penalties for those caught violating the ban. Security personnel will ask those caught smoking in banned areas to extinguish their butts.
Nonetheless, some hospital workers interviewed on Sunday said they were less than thrilled about the new rules.
"I don't think they have a right to tell you what or what not to do on public property," said a hospital employee who asked that his name be withheld. After discarding his cigarette in the snow across the hospital's entrance, he conceded that the ban made sense given that the hospital was building a new cancer center.
"The ban will help people who really want to quit, but I think some people just don't want to quit," he added. "If people are going to smoke they are going to smoke." Indeed, even visitors who said they support the ban were found violating the policy almost two weeks after the policy took effect.
Maureen, a visitor to the hospital who also requested anonymity, said she supported the policy as she exited the skywalk and took a puff from her half-finished cigarette.
Tamika Streater, a Yale-New Haven employee who does not smoke, said that a number of her co-workers were upset about the ban, especially given the inclement weather. Now, she said, many are forced to walk as much as a block away from the hospital to smoke, now that the hospital has closed its smoking room — previously located just outside the front entrance.
"There have been a lot of complaints," Streater said. "However, as the weather warms up they'll probably stop," she added.
A CONTENTIOUS ISSUE
On average, 15.5 percent of Connecticut adults smoke — about five percentage points lower than the national average, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Yale-New Haven Hospital Senior Vice President of Human Resources Kevin Myatt wrote in the proposal put before the Board of Aldermen that the measure was put in place out of concern for the health and safety of its employees, patients and families.
Alongside the ban, Yale-New Haven is expanding their available smoking cessation programs for hospital employees who struggle with the new restrictions and are trying to quit.
Originally, the Yale-New Haven proposal was to be expedited through the approval process at a Board of Aldermen meeting held Dec. 8. Though the board unanimously supported the proposal, East Rock Alderman Roland Lemar said he would veto the proposal if it were put to vote without public input. Following Lemar's request, a public hearing was held on Dec. 16 at the New Haven City Hall, but no members of the general public appeared to speak against the measure.
The unanimous support of the board notwithstanding, the measure has polarized community members, with proponents citing the right to smoke-free air and opponents citing the ban's infringement upon smokers' rights.
In the petition to the Board of Alderman, Myatt noted that the hospital annually receives hundreds of complaints from patients and visitors afflicted with respiratory illnesses and from parents of newborns who are worried about their exposure to dangerous secondhand smoke.
"I think what they're doing is great," Yale-New Haven employee Sue Losi, who kicked the habit 22 years ago, said, "but I sympathize with those who are having a hard time."


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Q: C# Hash and Verify JWT using Google KMS We need to hash and verify the JWT token using a custom AsymmetricSecurityKey which uses Google Cloud KMS API to sign/verify the token.
The hash logic is working fine, here is implementation:
public override byte[] Sign(byte[] input)
{
    string projectId = "<PROJECT-ID>";

    string location = "global";

    var locationName = new LocationName(projectId, location);

    // Instantiate a Cloud KMS client.
    var client = KeyManagementServiceClient.Create();

    var cryptoKeyVersion = new CryptoKeyVersionName(projectId, location, "test", "asymmetric-signing-key", "1");

    var publicKey = client.GetPublicKey(cryptoKeyVersion);

    byte[] hashedInput;
    using (var hasher = SHA256.Create())
    {
        hashedInput = hasher.ComputeHash(input);
    }

    var digest = new Digest
    {
        Sha256 = ByteString.CopyFrom(hashedInput)
    };

    var asymmetricSignResponse = client.AsymmetricSign(cryptoKeyVersion, digest);

    var output = asymmetricSignResponse.Signature.ToByteArray();

    return output;
}

I need to know how to verify the signature, I tried many different ways and libs but always fails
Google KMS documentation for creating and validating digital signatures here has no implementation for .NET C#
Appreciate your help!

A: I have found a repo that could be useful for you, it contains examples of KMS for NetCore and AspNet.
This sample requires .NET Core 2.0 or later. That means using Visual Studio 2017, or the command line.
https://github.com/GoogleCloudPlatform/dotnet-docs-samples/tree/master/kms/api
Maybe this link would be useful for your research:
https://medium.com/google-cloud/keeping-secrets-in-asp-nets-appsettings-json-5694e533dc87

A: we're working on getting those samples together and published in our docs (see here). Here's an example:
KeyManagementServiceClient client = KeyManagementServiceClient.Create();
CryptoKeyVersionName keyVersionName = new CryptoKeyVersionName(
    projectId, locationId, keyRingId, cryptoKeyId, cryptoKeyVersionId);

byte[] content = File.ReadAllBytes(contentFile);
byte[] signature = File.ReadAllBytes(signatureFile);

string pubKeyPem = client.GetPublicKey(keyVersionName).Pem;
PemReader reader = new PemReader(new StringReader(pubKeyPem));
byte[] publicKeyInfoBytes = reader.ReadPemObject().Content;
AsymmetricKeyParameter key = PublicKeyFactory.CreateKey(publicKeyInfoBytes);

// The algorithm string to use will vary depending on the algorithm associated
// with the CryptoKeyVersion. `SignerUtilities.cs` in BouncyCastle source
// contains a mapping of algorithm strings.
// "SHA512withRSA/PSS" and "SHA256withRSA" (for PKCS1) are also useful example
// values.
const string algorithm = "SHA256withECDSA";

ISigner signer = SignerUtilities.GetSigner(algorithm);
signer.Init(false, key);
signer.BlockUpdate(content, 0, content.Length);
bool verified = signer.VerifySignature(signature);

Console.Write($"Signature verified: {verified}");

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Q: ASP.NET : sending a soap request in a HTTP post request to a webservice I have a webservice that exposes a function called ADD(int a, int b)
and i am trying to send a request to it without adding a wsdl/reference and then calling the function, In other words, i want to explicitly send a request to the webservice address.
so if i send a POST request  with a well-formatted-soap XML envelope as the message, would that work?

A: If you enable HttpGet and/or HttpPost in your web.config, you can do what you are asking.
Enable ASP.NET ASMX web service for HTTP POST / GET requests


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Bank of Japan shocks markets
by Charles Riley @CRrileyCNN April 5, 2013: 3:42 AM ET
Talk about shock and awe.
Japan's Nikkei reversed early losses and closed 2.2% higher Thursday after the country's central bank pledged to double its monetary base over the next two years.
The yen also weakened against the dollar, and a wave of bond-buying pushed the yield on Japanese 10-year notes to their lowest level since 2003.
The bank's new program is designed to end 15 years of falling prices and help the government meet its 2% inflation target. It is also extremely ambitious.
The BoJ said it would expand its balance sheet by purchasing longer-term debt and more exotic securities like ETFs. The central bank also merged its asset-purchase programs and suspended a rule that prohibited the purchase of long-term debt.
The new purchases will be made at an annual pace of 60 - 70 trillion yen in a rapid expansion of the bank's holdings.
"This is the kind of aggressive easing we are used to seeing from the Fed, and would just love to see more of from the ECB," Kit Juckes, a currency analyst at Societe Generale, said in a research note.
Japan's prime minister, Shinzo Abe, favors aggressive policy moves to drive down the value of the yen, a trend that will benefit the country's exporters.
The idea is that further easing, combined with more government spending on economic stimulus, could push up prices and end years of deflation, leading to more robust growth for the world's third largest economy.
Abe's strategy, sometimes referred to as "Abenomics," got a boost with the successful nomination in February of Haruhiko Kuroda to succeed Masaaki Shirakawa as Japan's chief central banker.
Thursday's policy announcement was the first with Kuroda leading the bank.
Related story: High hopes for Japan's central banker
The new chief had the unenviable task of managing lofty expectations. Abe has made no secret of his desire for more central bank action.
"Kuroda managed to beat already high expectations," said Frederic Neumann, co-head of Asian Economics at HSBC. "The BoJ delivered on all fronts, save the always unlikely purchase of foreign bonds."
Even before Thursday's action by the central bank, markets had responded strongly to Abe's rhetoric.
The yen has weakened significantly, falling more than 20% against the U.S. dollar since the beginning of October. The Nikkei has been on a tear, adding more than 42% since the middle of November.
But Kuroda must play the long game, and achieve a meaningful bump in prices if the momentum is to hold.
"A lot more action will need to follow as deflation is still entrenched," Neumann said.
CNNMoney (Hong Kong) First published April 4, 2013: 3:53 AM ET


1. Chador, Chadar, Chaddar, Chuddar : چادر : (noun) a cloth used as a head covering (and veil and shawl) by Muslim and Hindu women.
Chaenomeles Speciosa : جاپانی گلاب : deciduous thorny shrub native to China having red or white blossoms.
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E-mails ordered released Wednesday could contain evidence that Clinton kept a secret, off-the-books schedule of meetings with foreign foundation donors as secretary of state.
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the State Department to produce the e-mail records of Hillary Clinton's scheduler during her tenure as secretary of state, expanding an investigation being pursued by conservative nonprofit Citizens United into the overlap between Clinton's official travel and her meetings with foreign Clinton Foundation donors.
Citizens United is slated to receive all e-mails sent to and from Lona Valmoro, Clinton's State Department scheduler, in the two-week periods before each of 14 international trips Clinton took during her four years in office. David Bossie, president of Citizens United, hopes to confirm suspicions that Clinton maintained an off-the-books schedule, meeting with Clinton Foundation donors on the taxpayer's dime. "Citizens United wants to know how many overseas dinners Secretary Clinton attended with Clinton Foundation donors that didn't make it on her schedule," he says. Judge Rosemary Collyer, the federal judge presiding over a public-records case brought by Citizens United, was initially hesitant to allow the release of Valmoro's e-mails, and asked the group to provide one example of an off-the-books meeting with Clinton Foundation donors. As part of a joint filing with the State Department on Monday, Citizens United presented the judge with several pieces of evidence suggesting Valmoro deliberately struck from the official schedule a December 6, 2012 dinner in Dublin, Ireland with several Clinton Foundation and Clinton campaign donors, organized by Teneo co-founder Declan Kelly. Though Valmoro was made aware of the Dublin meeting through an earlier e-mail chain, neither Clinton's archived daily calendar nor her detailed official schedule make any note of it.
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Pensions gap between men, women
Answered on June 18, 2013
Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a new European Commission study, The Gender Gap in Pensions in the EU, indicates that Irish women aged 65 years and over receive an average pension which is 35% lower than the average for Irish men in the same age group; her view on the reason for this imbalance; and the efforts being made to address same.
Reply from Minister Joan Burton: The recently published European Commission report, 'The Gender Gap in Pensions in the EU', deals with the gender gap in pensions across Europe and is the first study of its kind. The study reveals that across the 27 EU Member States, women who are currently in receipt of pensions, receive average amounts which are 39% lower than those of men. For Ireland, the report indicates this pensions gender gap is 35%.
The report considers total income received from all sources including State, occupational and private pensions. I am pleased to note that for those on modest levels of income, which would broadly include the State pension, the report details that the gender pensions gap in Ireland is considerably lower at 3.5% compared to the EU average of 48.7%. This indicates that the Irish State pension has been successful in providing citizens with a basic level of income in a more gender balanced manner than our European counterparts.
Number of Medical, GP Cards by county
Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards issued to persons by county in 2012. He also asked the Minister for Health the number of general practitioner cards issued to persons by county in 2012.
Reply from the Health Service Executive: The HSE Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS) is currently not configured to provide the figures in the format requested. Please see attached document showing the number of eligible persons on Medical Cards and GP Visit Cards as at 31st December 2012 by local health office area.
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Farm Assist by county 2008-2012
::: Farm Assist Recipients 2008 to 2012
Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons by county, in receipt of farm assist for each of the past five years.
Reply from Minister Joan Burton: The information requested by the Deputy is collated by my Department annually for inclusion in the Statistical Information on Social Welfare Services report which is laid before the Dáil when published and copies lodged in the Oireachtas library. Furthermore these reports are available to the public at www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Annual-Statistical-Information-Reports.aspx.
I enclose for the Deputy's convenience a tabular statement detailing the number of persons in receipt of farm assist at the 31st of December in each of the years 2008 to 2012.
One Parent Family Payment by county
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Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons receiving one parent family payment by county in 2012.
Reply from Minister Joan Burton: There were 87,918 persons in receipt of a one-parent family payment at the 31st of December 2012. I attach a tabular statement detailing the breakdown of this number on a county by county basis.
Government strategy towards tackling long-term youth unemployment
Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Social Protection her strategy to tackle long-term youth employment.
Reply from Minister Joan Burton: The official labour market figures published by the CSO indicated that the number of young unemployed at the end of 2012 was 59,000, of whom 27,300 were long-term (over one year) unemployed. The number of young long term unemployed represented a fall of 8,300 on the figure of 35,600 at the end of 2011.
In the first instance, the Government's primary strategy to tackle all forms of unemployment is to create the environment for a strong economic recovery by promoting competitiveness and productivity. Economic recovery will underpin jobs growth. Past experience suggests that youth unemployment, which tends to rise relatively rapidly in a downturn, can be expected to fall relatively rapidly during the recovery.
The Government is also implementing a number of programmes to assist young unemployed persons and keep young jobseekers close to the labour market. There are five main approaches being taken to tackle youth unemployment: education, training, job search assistance/guidance, work experience, and encouraging job creation. These actions range across a number of Departments and Agencies and include:
JobBridge internships to date
Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide details of the number of persons who have entered the JobBridge national internship scheme in each of the past three years.
Reply from Minister Joan Burton: JobBridge, the National Internship Scheme, came into operation on 1st July, 2011. The Scheme has made very significant progress in a relatively short period of time. I wish to advise the Deputy that 3,748 internships had commenced as at year end 2011. An additional 9,725 internships commenced in 2012. An additional 4,136 internships have commenced so far in 2013. In total 17,609 internships have commenced to-date.
Invalidity Pension Appeals hold-up
Tuesday, 5 March, 2013
Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in issuing files from the invalidity pension section to the appeals office; if she will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford who requested an appeal on 27 March 2012 and whose file has not yet reached the appeals office; if she will ensure that information between the sections in her Department are passed on within a reasonable amount of time; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton (above): Invalidity pension section has been involved in a business process improvement review and backlog elimination programme. This programme has led to a significant reduction in the number of invalidity pension claims awaiting decision, down from 7007 claims at end May 2012 to 2593 claims at end Feb 2013. In addition, new claims are now processed on receipt with a decision being made based on information provided or, if this is not possible, further medical evidence or additional information is requested and a decision is made on receipt.
As a consequence of the very high number of decisions made in the last 9 months, there has been a corresponding substantial increase in the number of appeals being received. Delays in the preparation of claims for appeal are arising as a consequence and this is regretted. Invalidity pension section is now focussed on reducing the backlog in the appeals area.
Welfare workers scheme for roads
Tuesday, 5 February, 2013
Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on her plans to introduce in 2013 a community employment-type scheme to assist councils in the upkeep of the country's rural roads network; and if she intends to expedite such a scheme in view of the numbers of tourists expected to travel on Irish roads during The Gathering.
Written reply from Minister Joan Burton: The Government, as part of the Budget package for 2013 announced a number of initiatives focused on providing work opportunities for those currently unemployed. The key elements of this package are to add an additional 2,500 places to JobBridge; 2,000 places on community employment; 2,500 to Tús – the community work placement initiative – and the development of a new initiative with local authorities to provide 3,000 opportunities in 2013. This is in line with the commitments set out in the Action Plan for Jobs and Pathways to Work.
The design of the local authority initiative and the nature of work to be undertaken will be determined by local authorities with the input of a range of stakeholders, including those bodies responsible for the delivery of other schemes funded by the Department of Social Protection. Development work on this new initiative has commenced with the local authorities and I hope to be a position to agree a number of pilot projects to inform the design of this important initiative in the coming weeks.
Waterford social welfare recipients
Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Social Protection the percentage and number of people living in Waterford City and County who are in receipt of a social welfare payment; and if he will list each category of payment with the number of recipients.
Reply from Deputy Joan Burton: The information requested by the Deputy is collated, at county level only, by my Department annually for inclusion in the Statistical Information on Social Welfare Services report. Work has commenced on the compilation of data for the production of the 2012 report. However, the most recent data available, at present, in respect of the number of people living in Waterford County and who were in receipt of a social welfare payment is for the year 2011.
This information is listed by each category of payment in these tabular statements.
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Dáil Éireann allocates a certain amount of time on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during which Deputies may ask questions of Members of the Government relating to Public Affairs connected with their Departments, or on matters of administration for whch they are officially responsible. The Taoiseach answers questions on his own Department on Tuesdays/Wednesdays.
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The Certificate in Fine Arts (CFA) in Art is designed for students pursuing the fine arts, but does not transfer to other colleges and universities the way the Associate of Arts (AA) degree does. Students seeking a BA or BFA should see the NSC Associate of Arts degree requirements and the graduation requirements of the university at which they intend to enroll.
Function as a citizen and lifelong learner through attitudes, skills, and knowledge gained in courses in areas of knowledge outside of one's are of focus.
All CFA students must plan their program with the art advisor Lynne Hull. The following procedure outlines the process for this achieving this award.
Although it may be possible to complete this program in two years, it is suggested that it be spread over more time to allow better assimilation of skills and more flexible scheduling. Art courses require out-of-class time, high energy and personal involvement for truly effective learning. The art faculty, therefore, highly recommend that students consider taking no more than two studio courses per quarter.
CFA candidates must complete 85 credits college-level courses (numbered 100 or greater) with a minimum GPA of 2.0. At least 15 credits must be earned at NSC, and the final quarter must be completed at NSC.
Substitution may be made only with the approval of the art advisor and the dean. Students must submit a portfolio of at least eight pieces during their final quarter for evaluation. This portfolio will be evaluated by the art faculty. Final approval and recommendation to award the CFA rests with the art faculty.
See the following PDF file for the complete requirements, a reccommended sequence of courses, and a course planning worksheet.


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STUDENT VISA AND PERMIT STAY FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS IN INDONESIA
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Living in Palembang
Pre-departure Preparation
About Palembang
To Become Foreign Students in Indonesia
Foreign citizens who are abroad and who are already in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia can apply to be a student in Indonesia.
When they are accepted into higher education institutions in Indonesia, they should apply for a visa to the Representative of the Republic of Indonesia where the person resides/lives by bringing acceptance letter statements received from higher education institutions in Indonesia.
Then, foreign citizens who are already in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia and accepted in higher education institutions apply for a residence permit according to statutory regulations by bringing study permit from the Directorate General of Science and Technology and Higher Education Institutions.
Requirements to become a student:
Meets academic requirements to attend tertiary education in Indonesia;
Has a source of funds to finance education in tertiary institutions;
Accepted by universities as students;
Has a study permit from the Secretariat General of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia
Has a student visa or residence permit in Indonesia; and
Has Approval of regulations in Indonesia and the intended tertiary institution.
Procedure to become a student:
Apply directly to the intended college; and / or
Take a college entrance test; and
Arrange a study permit to the Directorate General of Institutional Directorate General of Education and Culture.
Student Visa and Stay Permit for Foreign Student in Indonesia
Foreign citizens who are abroad and accepted at tertiary institutions take care of the student visa to the Representative of the Republic of Indonesia where he lives / lives with an introduction to Telex visa (telex visa will be sent to prospective students after applying online), after that the citizen foreigners who are already in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia and accepted at tertiary institutions to take care of a residence permit in accordance with the laws and regulations using a study permit from the Directorate General of Science and Technology Institutions and Higher Education.
Procedure for obtaining a student visa and residence permit for foreign students
1. Student Visa Requirements, consisting of:
Applicant's identity;
2 (two) pieces of 4 cm x 6 cm photographs;
Passport / travel document that is valid and still valid for at least 5 (five) years: and
Recommended Agencies / Ministry of Education and Culture
2. Requirements for granting a Limited Stay Permit:
Requests and guarantees as well as the guarantor's personal identification;
Photocopy and original national passport or travel document in question which is valid and still valid for at least 2 (two) years 6 (six) months;
2 (two) pieces of the latest color photograph of 2 cm x 3 cm size;
Recommended Agencies / Technical Departments from the Ministry of Research Technology and Higher Education; and
Paying fees in accordance with applicable regulations.
Student Visas & Study Permits (ONLINE Registration)
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How things change and remain the same!
I almost thought we were moving to a new location with all the activity at the mansion this week. Then I discovered that the tables and chairs were going to south Stroudsburg for something called a garden tour.
I was not quite sure what a garden tour was, but I did know where south Stroudsburg was. In fact, some of my relatives lived there at one time. Being a full-time resident of the Stroud Mansion, I thought it was important that I be prepared to share information about this area of our community.
In our vertical files, I found a copy of a 1911 advertisement for the sale of lots in Collins Court in south Stroudsburg. Although most of the street names on the tract plan were different than they are today, I did recognize Broad Street. Amenities to attract potential buyers included macadam roads, concrete sidewalks, sewage, and ornamental trees. I chuckled when I read, "as fast as dirt can fly the estate is being completed." It appeared that the price of $8 to $30 per foot of frontage would catch readers' attention.
I decided I would accompany our MCHA volunteers to this garden tour and find out exactly what it was. First, I was amazed that there was no trolley line from Seventh Street to Park Avenue. Although I am inclined to live in the past, I was pleased to see a beautiful new bridge crossing the McMichael Creek at Seventh Street. The first bridge was built with private funds and subsequently wagons and automobiles were charged a toll of 10 cents. This did not please Stroudsburg residents, and by 1929, the county commissioners with court approval closed the bridge for repairs. When it was opened again, there were no more tolls.
On our trip to south Stroudsburg, there was considerable conversation about gardens. Of course this brought back memories of the LaBar Rhododendron Nursery, 90 acres developed by W.K. LaBar in 1914. People traveled great distances to enjoy the beauty of the nursery, including its breathtaking reflecting pool. The nursery was sold in 1978 and is now the location of LaBar Village.
By the 1950s, south Stroudsburg had matured into a tightly-knit community. Residents provided snippets of their childhood in south Stroudsburg. In the 1940s and '50s, children rollerskated on the sidewalk, played cops-and-robbers in the ravine where Interstate 80 is now, and walked to school. Those that lived on the east side went to Ramsey, those on the west attended Morey. All came home for lunch! In later years they went to high school together.
A strong sense of community is still evident in south Stroudsburg. When the corner of Park Avenue and Bryant Street became an eyesore, individuals such as Holly Gravel, Ellen Phraner, Brad Cooper and many others decided to transform it into a beautiful park. The park has become a center of community cohesiveness, providing a playground for children, a "bring one, take one" book exchange, a center for community activities, and simply a place to contemplate the beauty of nature.
I spent the morning helping sell garden tour tickets in the park's gazebo and then went off to enjoy the delightful gardens on the tour.


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De tār (Perzisch: تار) is een langhalsluit, een tokkelinstrument met vijf tot acht snaren. Het instrument is verbreid van Perzië (Iran), Azerbeidzjan, Turkije, Armenië tot in Georgië.

Het instrument heeft een uit één stuk gesneden houten klankkast met daarop een vel perkament waarop - net als bij een banjo - de kam rust.  De drie snarenkoren worden meestal C-G-C, C-F-C of D-G-C gestemd. De twee hoogste (melodie) koren liggen een kwint of een kwart uiteen.

De tār wordt vooral in lokale traditionele muziek gebruikt.

Azerbeidzjaans muziekinstrument
Iraans muziekinstrument
Turks muziekinstrument
Luit
Tokkelinstrument
Volksinstrument

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Acquiring and properly using today's powerful computing systems is crucial to business success. LaPadula Carlson + Co. Information Technology (IT) Consulting Services can help you make the right software and hardware decisions when installing a new system or upgrading your current system.
Our systematic and thorough IT process includes developing a cost-effective plan, determining software and hardware requirements, and most importantly, properly training staff for efficient system use.
Our IT consultants are experts at dealing with the complexities of network systems. The best way to ensure your business makes a cost-effective decision regarding IT infrastructure is to develop a plan that takes into account current and future needs of your business.
This initial phase of our service is critical to making sure your IT purchases meet your exact needs and contribute to business growth.
With a plan in place, our IT professionals will determine the software required to meet your needs regarding word processing, spreadsheets, data management, graphs, bookkeeping, scheduling and other computing functions.
Depending on your unique situation, we will determine if existing software programs are available to meet your requirements, or if your business requires us to customize or modify software.
Following software selection, our IT consultants will work with vendors to determine the best hardware and operating system to handle your computing requirements. We will solicit bids from a variety of vendors to ensure your business achieves maximum compatibility at minimum cost.
In addition, we will recommend hardware that can expand as your business grows. This will help decrease the amount you will need to invest in future computing systems.
Even with the right software and hardware, your business will not achieve maximum efficiencies without users being properly trained on your system.
LaPadula Carlson + Co. will conduct seminars and training sessions for staff to ensure that all users are comfortable with your systems. In addition, our IT consultation does not end after training. We will be available when you need us to make sure your employees get the most efficient use of your system.


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Tag: patient insights
How to Get Patients to SPEAK UP!
At times, it can be hard for people to say what's truly on their minds. Especially when it comes to speaking with their doctor. I'm sure most of us can relate to the patient in this AbbVie Endometriosis ad (shown below), when her inner person is encouraging her to open up and be more descriptive than the generic answers she's giving the doctor. But the reality is, this is easier said than done. The commercial is part of AbbVie's latest campaign, SpeakEndo, a website whose goal is to help women fully express their symptoms, advocate for their own care and learn from others with the same disorder. We know that patients tend to hold back from telling the whole story, and it's great that online resources such as this platform are being created to teach patients how to convey their feelings to their doctors. But as marketers, we still need to know… what IS the whole story? How can we get patients to open up and tell us what's on their minds (and in their hearts)?
Here at BuzzBack, we're constantly thinking of new techniques that can help patients and HCPs speak up and express how they're really feeling. Our latest health care study explored 10 different techniques marketers can utilize to get the most out of patients. One of these techniques, called Think – Say – Feel, asks patients to share these different layers with us through imaginative play. By asking them "What are you thinking?", "What are you actually saying to the doctor?" and "How are you feeling?" during an imaginary visit with their HCP, we get a multi-dimensional understanding around patients' deeper needs and concerns. Oftentimes, we do see that patients are reluctant or hesitant to share their true thoughts and feelings, but exercises like this give them a safe space to really open up and express themselves.
Want to find out what our Think – Say – Feel exercise taught us about Crohn's Disease? Catch us in Philadelphia on March 27th at the IIeX Health conference where we'll be presenting our study, 10 Effective Techniques to Inspire Patients to Tell All. Can't make it to Philly? Click here to learn more.
Health problems are often an uncomfortable subject to talk about, especially when your disease leaves you in pain and making frequent trips to the bathroom. Crohn's Disease is no walk in the park for patients, and not the most enjoyable topic of conversation. However, when understanding patient experience is key to your strategy you need to get them talking!
But how? It's time to get creative!
We reached out to 300 Crohn's patients to get them to open up about what is likely one of their least favorite things to discuss – their Crohn's Disease. Here's what we learned. . .
Using pairs of circles as metaphors for different types of relationships proved to be an effective catalyst, getting patients to dive deeper into their relationship with the HCP who treats their Crohn's.
While most patients view their doctor as a partner, a significant subset (around 1 in 3) feels a sense of disconnect and room for relationship improvement. Patients are more satisfied when they feel they are listened to, which highlights an opportunity for researchers to be a platform for expressing those feelings.
Tune into our latest webinar to learn more about how to design your study to get your patients to talk to you. Sign up here for Wednesday, December 6th or Thursday, December 7th.
Population Health and Meaningful Use: Where is the patient?
The Meaningful Use criteria for implementation of electronic health record systems will be getting a new set of standards next year. MU offers $30 billion in subsidies to doctors who get their electronic systems up to speed… Previously, doctors have only had to prove installation and usage of EHR to get subsidies; now they need to implement Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) reporting. PQRS requirements are being pitched to doctors as helping them focus on patient outcomes. However, according to the new value model imposed by ACA, doctors will be reimbursed on outcomes demonstrated in PQRS reporting. Medicare reimbursement will be prorated at certain quality levels, rather than given simply for treating a patient, and many insurance companies have adopted value standards as well.
Population health metrics are important from a micro and macro perspective. Some doctors are already using population health. Most are either annoyed or confused by the transition, and don't understand their patients any better after implementation. Doctors really don't have time. Institutions are under-staffed. The imperative goes unfulfilled.
As information technology has evolved, it certainly became possible to analyze massive datasets, and "big data" is all the rage. In addition to the government, others are driving their understanding of patients through massive databases. Big pharma and health insurers are two examples. On the other hand, it is also becoming easier for computers to analyze "soft" data, like written texts, images, or even facial expressions. IBM's Watson famously relies on unstructured data, and IBM is focusing a lot of energy on understanding the healthcare universe. Further out, sentic computing systems are being developed to understand, and respond to, the emotional state of the user.
The incredible growth in social media proves that it is already possible for people to develop and maintain emotionally satisfying relationships via computer interface. Most of the communities are heavily based in visual imagery as the primary vector for communication.
While it isn't possible to replace physicians with computerized simulacra of them (but will this really always be true?), it could be possible to provide patients with a focused forum to engage in rich communication about health and illness. This forum doesn't fulfill the role that physicians still occupy, but enhances it in a way that patients associate the online activities with the provider. This would be a real model of patient engagement.
BuzzBack has long focused efforts on integrating quantitative analysis with "softer" variables. How does the respondent (doctor or patient) feel and think when we let them play with pictures, or ask them to write a story? How do these creative and unconscious processes relate to a drug, disease or medical situation? Then, what happens when we quantify the results of these creative exercises across hundreds, or thousands of people? We have done work like this for pharmaceutical companies to understand how physicians and patients interact with, and feel about, each other. How well do they understand a product promise and what does it mean to them? There are many different contexts and situations where BuzzBack integrates image-based and story-based methods into quantitative studies. These help our clients get a deeper understanding of the customer.
EHR and PQRS certainly perform extremely important tasks. However, they don't really help understand patient motivations and needs better unless system designers find ways to step outside the box of straightforward rational thinking. At BuzzBack we've been stepping outside the box for a while, understanding patient behavior in ways that matter. For example, we've looked at the emotions that drive dialog between patients and physicians in multiple therapeutic areas. Using pictures as a vector to communication of underlying feelings, we've looked at how doctors feel about medication treatments in a variety of disease categories. What works for them, what doesn't, and why do they choose different drug brands? We've worked with both patients and doctors, asking them to tell stories about each other, or to imagine conversations about difficult situations. The results of these studies are usually pretty surprising. We access the kinds of things missing from how the industry at large looks at patients and physicians: as a collection of myriad data points. They "forgot" to build in the vital human qualities, but we're trying to patch the gaps, piece by piece.
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Size (in millions of acres) of the Texas Hill Country wine region, one of the largest American Viticultural Areas. By contrast, the Stags Leap District AVA within the Napa Valley, is less than 1/3000th the size. Although it's said that everything is bigger in Texas, the largest AVA is actually the Upper Mississippi River Valley at more than 19 million acres.
The United Nations recently put what food on its Cultural Heritage List?
A. French baguettes
B. American apple pie
C. Genoa salami from Italy
D. South African ostrich eggs
The French baguette, invented in 1839, was recently put on the United Nations Cultural List. The list celebrates beloved intangible aspects of culture that should be preserved. The move by the U.N. was seen as a sort of rescue. About 400 of France's traditional baguette-baking bakeries disappear each year. Still, the devoted French manage to consume about 10 billion of the long, thin, crusty loaves yearly. Baguettes generally have a diameter of 5 to 6 centimeters (2-2.4 inches) and a length of 65 centimeters (25.6 inches). The baguette was added to the U.N. list in November 2022 along with another cultural food artifact: Ukrainian Borscht.
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stated on June 1, 2021 in a speech in Tulsa, Okla.:
"Two members of the Senate," Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema, "voted more with my Republican friends" than with the president from their own party.
President Joe Biden speaks as he marks the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa race massacre on June 1, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP)
By Louis Jacobson June 2, 2021
Joe Biden wrong about voting records of Joe Manchin, Kyrsten Sinema
If Your Time is short
• Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema support the continued use of the Senate's filibuster rule. This stance imperils the prospects for key elements of Biden's agenda.
• However, on actual votes taken in the Senate, both Manchin and Sinema supported Biden's position 100% of the time.
See the sources for this fact-check
In a speech marking 100 years since a race massacre in Tulsa, President Joe Biden gave a rhetorical nudge to two senators he'd like to see greater support from.
"June should be a month of action on Capitol Hill," Biden said in Tulsa on June 1. "I hear all the folks on TV saying, 'Why doesn't Biden get this done?' Well, because Biden only has a majority of effectively four votes in the House and a tie in the Senate, with two members of the Senate who vote more with my Republican friends. But we're not giving up."
Biden didn't specify which Democratic senators he had in mind, and the White House didn't respond to an inquiry for this article. But observers widely assumed that he was referring to Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, whose words and positions have not always been in lockstep with Biden's.
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., surrounded by reporters at the Capitol on May 26, 2021. (AP)
Manchin effectively killed the nomination of Neera Tanden to be director of the Office of Management and Budget by signaling that he would not vote to confirm her, and he flexed his muscle in the crafting of Biden's relief package, first by voicing concerns about a national $15 hourly minimum wage (a hike that never made the final bill) and then by delaying the measure for hours over the scope of unemployment benefits. Manchin did, however, vote for the bill in the end.
But the biggest issue on which Manchin and Sinema have broken with other Senate Democrats is on the future of the filibuster, the longstanding procedural tool in the U.S. Senate that allows a minority of 41 senators to block action on a bill. Both Manchin and Sinema have generally said they support keeping the filibuster, even though many Democrats in the 50-50 Senate would like to end its use on at least some legislation. Because of the Democrats' narrow margin, Manchin and Sinema's position effectively blocks that option for Democrats.
However, in his Tulsa remarks, Biden was wrong to say that Manchin and Sinema — or any other Senate Democrat, for that matter — "voted more" with Republicans than with Biden.
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stated on December 20, 2021 in an interview on MSNBC's "Morning Joe"
"I represent more, or just as many or more, people than Joe Manchin does."
By Louis Jacobson • December 22, 2021
According to FiveThirtyEight vote tallies through May 28, both Manchin and Sinema have voted 100% with Biden. That's not only a perfect score, but it's a slightly higher party unity score than the ones earned by a number of liberals, including Sens. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., outside the Capitol on Feb. 5, 2020. (AP)
"There is absolutely no way those two are voting more with Republicans" than with Biden, said Utah State University political scientist Josh Ryan, a specialist in Congress.
That said, Ryan added, Manchin and Sinema "won't do the big thing Democrats want to do now, which is get rid of the filibuster. What he really meant to say was, 'Manchin and Sinema are preventing my agenda from passing because they won't agree to changing the filibuster rules.'"
Biden said that two senators — Manchin and Sinema — "voted more with my Republican friends" than with the president from their own party.
Manchin and Sinema support continued use of the filibuster, a position that imperils key elements of Biden's agenda. Manchin also defied Biden on one cabinet nomination and on aspects of the president's coronavirus relief bill.
But on actual votes taken in the Senate, both Manchin and Sinema supported Biden's position 100% of the time. We rate the statement Mostly False.
Joe Biden, remarks in Tulsa, June 1, 2021
Associated Press, "Biden calls out Sinema, Manchin for blocking agenda," June 1, 2021
FiveThirtyEight, "Does Your Member Of Congress Vote With Or Against Biden?" updated May 28, 2021
VoteView.com, DW-NOMINATE ratings for the Senate, accessed June 2, 2021
Heritage Action, congressional vote ratings, accessed June 2, 2021
CNN, "Joe Biden said two Democratic senators vote with Republicans more than their own party. Is he right?" June 2, 2021
Email interview with Josh Ryan, Utah State University political scientist, June 2, 2021
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"Over time there have been 160-some carve-outs to the filibuster."
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Gas prices were "$1.86 when I left" the White House.
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"Even after accounting for rising prices, the typical American family has more money in their pockets than they did last year."
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The House-passed Build Back Better bill is a "government takeover of child care."
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"No economist out there is projecting that (the Build Back Better bill) will have a negative impact on inflation."
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"The infrastructure bill itself is only 10% true infrastructure."
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"During the AIDS crisis, can you imagine if gay men and intravenous drug users … had they been pariahs the way the non-vaccinated are? But it would've been inconceivable."
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Says Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said: "Two doses of the vaccine offers very limited protection, if any."
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"We've brought in more than $81 billion in economic investment, more than four times any previous administration."
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On not seeking a third term.
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A Mack Trucks employee told Joe Biden, "You can't drive anything besides the country into the ground."
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Retired U.S. presidents and members of Congress collect full salaries "for life."
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Video shows Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer laughing at Novak Djokovic after he was stuck in an Australian airport.


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