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"In August 2006, Dental Health Australia was formed as a not-for-profit organisation aimed at creating and maintaining recognition for the importance and relevance of dental health and dentists to our wellbeing, the economy and society".
In the early 1960s, before Australia's drinking water supplies began fluoridation, Australians had very poor oral health with the average number of decayed, missing or filled teeth (DMF) in 15-year-olds was 16 (that's 50% of the 32 permanent teeth humans usually have.)
Average tooth loss of Australians before fluoridation was extreme with 50% of adults over the age of 40 wearing full upper and lower dentures.
This was the key reason why, fifty years ago, the founders of DHA established its predecessor, the Dental Health Education and Research Foundation.
In August 2006, Dental Health Australia was formed to increase public awareness of the fact that the mouth is the 'Gateway to the Body'.
As of March 2012, artificially fluoridated drinking water is provided for 70% or more of the population in all states and territories, resulting in the dramatic reduction of the number of decayed, missing or filled in teeth in 15-year-olds from 16 to two.
However, there is still much work to be done as 27% of adults over 65 have no natural teeth.
Nature intended teeth and bones to last a lifetime. Teeth are the hardest elements of the body but they do not receive the care and attention they deserve from our community.
Bringing oral and general health together for all Australians
To enhance the reputation of the Dental Profession and to encourage understanding by the Australian community that regular visits to a dentist are vitally important. This minimises the threats of tooth decay and gum disease and reduces the discomfort and cost of treatment of these diseases.
Careful oral hygiene and better control of diet to reduce the consumption of foods high in sugar, sweets and drinks not containing fluoride can protect the teeth and gums but regular, ideally six-monthly, visits to a dentist are important for the removal of plaque from the necks of teeth.
GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Bridging the gap between Medicine and Dentistry
The separation of the fields of Medicine and Dentistry exacerbates the fact that the mouth is the only part of the human body not covered by Medicare.
Successive Liberal and Labor governments have wrestled with this divide, unable to envisage how Australia could afford the cost of dental treatment considering the widespread need in our community.
As a result, many Australians generally avoid dental treatment for two perceived basic reasons: pain and cost.
DHA is focused on shifting current public attitudes to Dentistry away from fear of pain and cost, to an understanding that Dentistry is a vital part of human health in line with the Medical profession in every respect.
Recent signs that the gap is beginning to close are encouraging. The placement of the School of Dentistry within the Faculty of Medicine at Sydney University is a significant move to bringing the two disciplines into closer alignment.
The modus operandi of the Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, in which the widest range of Medical and Dental academics and specialties are combined for the benefit of all, is another excellent example that the divide between professions can be bridged.
DHA also takes an active role in advocacy. The founders and other key leaders of DHA, work with the Australian Dental Association and other professional bodies to encourage the community, governments and media to promote appreciation and understanding of the role of dentists in maintaining the oral and general health of the community.
Bottled water and soft drinks +F – With Australian Dental Association NSW support, DHA has initiated a marketing program aimed at creating a range of bottled water and soft drinks containing fluoride (F) to enable consumers to choose these products in preference to those deficient in fluoride. LEARN MORE >>
Oral health in Aged Care – Over the past four years DHA has succeeded to demonstrate the importance of improved oral health initiatives in residential aged care facilities of The Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution (RFBI). LEARN MORE >>
The increasing need to improve oral healthcare within Aged Care residential facilities has led to DHA to initiate a new project with CINCH Video to develop a series of online learning modules and videos aimed at educating both registered nurses and personal carers on the importance of maintaining the oral health of residents. LEARN MORE >>
Peter Lazar
AM, BA, FICD, LFPRIA
Peter is an Honorary Member of ADA NSW Branch and an Honorary Fellow of the International College of Dentists. These recognitions stem from a long communication career in Oral and General Health Promotion.
Beginning in marketing and advertising, Peter Lazar was appointed inaugural Director of the Dental Health Education & Research Foundation, University of Sydney. He assisted the dental profession to win the campaign to introduce fluoride into Sydney's and other water supplies.
His innovative education programs for schools and for the general public prompted other professional associations in Medicine, Pharmacy and other disciplines to seek his creative skill.
In 1970 he founded Professional Public Relations (PPR), which grew from a one-man consultancy to a staff of 100, with offices around Australia and New Zealand. Clients included major public companies, government agencies and not-for-profits with many in the health area.
In 2007 he was made a Member of the Order of Australia for service to business, to communication, dental health education and to the community through aged care, health, cultural and social welfare organisations.
John J Cooney
OAM, BDS, FICD, FADI, FPFA
John Cooney has been a practising dentist for over 50 years having started his practice in Edgecliff in 1973.
A member of the Australian Dental Association for over 50 years, John has served on the ADA Council and been involved in many dental health committees including the Dental Health Education and Research Foundation of Sydney University.
The Foundation's projects have included the promotion of water fluoridation, the Wrigley's Puppet Theatre for primary schools, education in secondary school science subjects, dental student exhibitions, and ADA presentations at regional and national conferences.
John was also instrumental in the formation of a Schools Canteens Committee with NSW Health and Education Departments to engender better dietary measures in NSW schools.
John has been a lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry at Sydney University, a member of the Australian Society of Paediatric Dentistry and has served on a panel of honorary dentists for the Spastic Centre of NSW including as Chairman for 23 years.
"DHA is planning to provide a modern communications and marketing method to 'turbocharge' community education and awareness whilst driving dentist's
reputation, communication capability and patient relationships"
Dental Health Australia
DHA is an independent, not for profit, oral health organisation, dedicated to improving the nation's oral and general health because there is no health, without oral health.
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The taste of the world, which has veered so often, is constant enough to fairy tales. The children to whom and for whom they are told represent the young age of man. They are true to his early loves, they have his unblunted edge of belief, and his fresh appetite for marvels. The instinct of economy so works that we are still repeating to the boys and girls of each generation the stories that were old before Homer sang, and the adventures that have wandered, like the wandering Psyche, over all the world. We may alter now and again the arrangement of incidents, but these always remain essentially the same, and of all the combinations into which they can be fitted, the oldest combinations are still the favourites.


The study focused on the Downtown Core Study Area but also looked at potential strategic development properties within the City's larger "Secondary Plan 7, Downtown Brampton Secondary Plan" boundary. This broader area allowed for analysis to identify trends or properties that were likely having a significant impact on development within the study area itself.
Our team delivered a high-profile presentation of key findings at the BDDC annual general meeting, attended by the Mayor of Brampton, business and community stakeholders, and the media.


The BC Uncorked Food & Wine Festival is a champion for British Columbia wine and food artisans. The tasting creates a compelling experience by hosting the festival in the intimate setting of the Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club with over 45 first class BC wineries in attendance. Also featured are quality, wine friendly gourmet offerings from first-rate local restaurants, gastro-pubs and caterers. The event also enlightens the wine enthusiast by offering an exclusive Master Class prior to the general tasting that adds to the pleasure of enjoying the world class wines of British Columbia.
The upcoming festival is being held on Saturday, March 11th with your choice of ticket; general admission for $65 + GST per person (7pm to 9:30pm) or the Master Class Package for $109 + GST per person (4:30pm to 9:30pm).
The Master Class will feature key principles joining us from the Okanagan to showcase the age-ability of BC wines. Guests will have the opportunity to sample wines from winery libraries and compare them to current releases. Special guests include JAK Meyer from Meyer Family Vineyards, Leslie D'Andrea from Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery, Lauren Skinner from Painted Rock Estate Winery, Eric von Krosigk from Summerhill Pyramid Winery, and Sandra Oldfield from Tinhorn Creek Vineyards.


From La Paz I headed down to Santa Cruz, Bolivia`s southern city, and then caught a bus to Santa Cruz in the South of Bolivia.
Santa Cruz was warm and tropical, and the trees were covered in lush broad green leaves. I found my way to the bus station and booked my ticket to Ascuncion, the capital of Paraguay. I approached the bus ride with some trepidation. I had read some online reviews where it was frequently referred to as a `bus ride from hell´. One former passenger desribed it as a 28 hour bus journey from hell where the bus stalled in the mud for hours and he nearly broke down crying at times on the way. BOOK A PLANE he urged in all caps. But flights were nearly as expensive as flights to New York, and the bus is a fraction of the price, so the bus it was. I stocked by bag full of drinks and snacks, charged my kobo and I braced myself as I settled in to the bus, an older model that rattled and squeaked as we set off from the bus station.
Before long I drifted off to sleep and woke in the morning for our Bolivian exit border post where we went through the usual formailities and then we were off again. When we go to Paraguayan border the guard looked at my passport like I was someone from another planet, I guess they don`t get many New Zealanders in these parts of the woods. But before long we were off again. The Paraguayan countryside is green and lush. My Lonely Planet informs me that Paraguay has about 675 bird species. I counted about 14 species from my bus window.
I napped and read, and the afternoon rolled around. I was surprised when we parked up and started unloading in Ascuncion at just before 5pm. We were well ahead of time, the journey had taken only 21 hours. I headed to my hostel and settled in. It was lovely, surrounded by tropical plants and it had a pool. The journey to Ascuncion had been perfectly fine.
I spent the next day in leafy Ascuncion getting through some chores. Asuncion has the most lovely climate, it was balmy, and there are lots of lovely trees for shade and cool breezes that stop it ever becoming too hot. In between my errands, I also stopped in at a small museum in the ´casa de la independencia´. This is the building where the fiesty Paraguayans had decided to become the first country on the American continent to declare their independence. There was also a lot of colourful street art in Ascuncion. After getting organised for the day I sorted out my bus ticket for the following day, a shorter trip this time, to Paraguay´s neighbour Brazil!


Ladies and Gentlemen, 250K is up for grabs!!! Are you going to be the lucky person that wins this? I see videos of people on instagram or youtube just dancing without pay...oya now you can win money just by entering this competition oh...don't sleep on Okada.
Anybody can enter as long as you can dance, you have internet and can upload it to YouTube: it's free for all!
The competition will run till the end of March ( more details will be communicated later) so hurry!
You stand a chance to WIN stand a chance to win that lump sum of N250, 000 and be featured in the upcoming video by a top music video director later this year!
Send your booty or muscle shake to the Farabale song by Spanobelle www.reverbnation.com/spanobelle/song/19991666-farabale and upload the video on Instragram or You Tube with the caption 'Spanobelle -Farabale Booty/Muscle shake'...Daazaaall!
Guessing you have to be in Nigeria rit?
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IMT Ghaziabad students get leadership lessons at 2 days Personal Growth Lab
Monday, July 18 2016
IMT Ghaziabad conducted a two-day Personal Growth Lab (PGL) for the students of PGDM 2016-18 on July 9 & 10 at its campus
This is the first time an innovative pedagogy was introduced to explore the leadership potential among the students of the recent batch Dr Ravikesh Srivastava, Dean IMT Ghaziabad
IMT Ghaziabad India's premier AACSB accredited management school conducted a two-day Personal Growth Lab (PGL) for the students of PGDM 2016–18 on July 9 & 10 at its campus.
IMT with a distinct focus on Innovation, Execution and Social Responsibility, organized the programme as part of the ongoing endeavours for realigning the programme philosophy and delivery. With IMT's vision of "contributing to the development of business and society through excellence in grooming leadership, entrepreneurial talent and research", PGL is one of the several initiatives which have taken off this academic year.
The Human Resources and Organisational Behaviour faculty team of IMT Ghaziabad with Dr Bindu Gupta, Dr Hardik Shah, Dr Seeta Gupta, Dr. Suryatapa Kar and Mr Janmejoy Patnaik conducted a two-day PGL for the PGDM 2016-18.
Key Objectives of PGL:
Profiling to help students know their strengths and weaknesses,
Providing feedback to enhance self-awareness without lowering self-esteem,
Self-disclosure and peer/group sharing to help fine tune or correct one's self image,
Individual and group goal setting through a combination of feeling, self-observing and ruminating, and
Creating a roadmap for self, including career choices.
The PGL is a fusion of multiple psychometric instruments, experiential activities, and games which provide students deeper insights for building and sharpening their competencies for personal and professional effectiveness. PGL enabled students to observe, understand and interact with 'the self' and setting the roadmap for their career choice/s. The outcomes of the PGL were 'Personal Profiling and Milestone Planning', identification of the areas of development and an action plan for the same. This workshop will be followed by one-on-one coaching sessions with each student to monitor their progress and help them work on the action plan.
Commenting on this initiative, IMT Ghaziabad Dean Dr Ravikesh Srivastava said, "This is the first time an innovative pedagogy was introduced to explore the leadership potential among the students of the recent batch. This pedagogy is more on the side of 'Being' and 'Doing' rather than 'Knowing' that is facilitated through hands-on experiential activities. It will lead to understanding the students' strengths as well as gaps (if any), in order to work in a more structured way for the next two years."
IMT Ghaziabad is a top ranked business school with more than 35 years of legacy. It has been consistently ranked among top 10 by various credible ranking agencies like Business Today, Business World, CRISIL among others. It has the most extensive and exclusive industry partnerships in the B-school arena today. IMT offers its students the best-in-class management education and industry knowledge. The Institute transforms its students into global business leaders who are capable of handling big roles within business, social, economic, political, and cultural contexts.
The academic and research environment at IMT Ghaziabad attracts the most competent, qualified and experienced faculty from both academia and industry. The institute today has a strong team of 60 highly qualified, research-oriented, full-time faculty members with a strong desire for learning. To enhance the cross-cultural learning of the students, IMT also has 9 adjunct faculty members from the USA, UK and India. The faculty at IMT Ghaziabad keep themselves abreast of the latest developments in content and pedagogy of management education and Executive Learning and Development (ELD).
IMT Ghaziabad appoints Dr Ravikesh Srivastava as Dean Academics
IMT Ghaziabad Commences 37th PGDM and 7th PGDM-DCP batches 2016-18; organizes 7 day orientation
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IMT Ghaziabad: Admission opens for 2 year PGDM Distance Learning and 1 year PGDM (executive)
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IMT Ghaziabad: Offers 2 more days to XAT 2016 takers to apply; closing on Feb 4; CnPI begins Feb 6
Stay tuned to MBAUniverse.com for more updates on IMT Ghaziabad

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One of the things I've learned over time is to be observant. If you want to be a good communicator, you look at body language, facial expression, sound of the voice and any unusual quirks. If you want to create a believable character as an actor you need to study that character and observe someone just like him. Same is true when you're writing. If you have a story to tell it should be three dimensional and lifelike. When an artist takes up his brush, he is in command, but the subject he's painting may not always turn out as planned, unless the artist has really clear eyes. That ability allows him to paint in personality along with an image.
We go through life forgetting to look around and smell the roses. Many years ago, when my children were still in high school, I took a part time job in our small town. I'd drive the short trip each day and would always come upon the same fellow, riding his bike with his Golden Retriever leashed tightly to the handlebar. This furry creature kept up with him and seemed to enjoy pulling him in his own direction, rather than letting the man follow his own.
There were days when the man walked the dog unleashed. The pup would never go far from his master, except when the man threw a stick out ahead of him. He then scurried as fast as he could to retrieve it and return to the master's side. The scruffy looking fellow would pat him on the head and pass the stick again.
These two were inseparable. You could tell that they cared deeply for one another. Occasionally I'd seem them in the park. The man would be eating a sandwich and sharing it with his sidekick. The man seemed hungry, but the dog waited patiently for his portion. His mouth began to salivate. It was as if he could taste that sandwich before he even got some in his mouth.
There was no way of my knowing that the man was blind, but as I observed the two together, it became quite apparent that he was. The dog had taken the place of his eyes and took the man where he needed to go and enjoyed his friendship. The man relied on the dog for leading him. The dog relied on his master for love and friendship. All he asked was a little sustenance once in a while.
If I had let that whole story go unnoticed, I would've missed out on the treasure within. We all need someone to rely on when we need help. These two depended on each other and had a strong bond.
We can depend on someone to help us when things are going bad, or we need a friend or confidante. We have a straight line of communication to that One. He invites us to be His own, because He loves us with an unconditional love. Dogs seem to possess that same kind of love. They're forgiving, faithful, forget past mistakes, love us and bring us joy. God loves us even more. He never wanted man to be unhappy, anxious, lonely or desperate.
Give him a call the next time you need help. All you need to do is pray.
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did you take Gage out to ride a bike???
actually tried to write porkulent, but spell check had other ideas. I guess it's not really a word.
I love this! Love our 🐕 and 🐩, too!
I know, I thought it was really cute. Our dog will be twelve this May. He's winding down, like we are. Our daughter had to put one of her dogs down last week. It's so hard to say goodbye to our furry friends.
Kathy, have you seen this cute video, God and Dog?
So sweet. Actually I may have been telegraphing that very thought when I wrote this piece. I was thinking about the spelling of God and dog too.


Homemade face masks can get you a youthful skin.
These include mud mask, banana mask and more.
These are made from completely natural, non-toxic ingredients.
It is a natural way of returning skin's radiance.
Amidst our daily chores, it becomes difficult to keep up with a skin care routine but such a routine ascertains perfect shape and appearance of skin. Besides daily skin care routine, you need homemade facial for a glowing skin.
Homemade facial for glowing skin is an excellent alternative to give skin a boost. Moreover, these facials are made from completely natural, non-toxic ingredients. So, you don't have to worry about side-effects or risks.
Here are some homemade facials for glowing skin that will keep you looking and feeling great for years to come.
Take half of a ripe avocado and mash it up. Add a quick squirt of honey and a teaspoonful of plain organic yoghurt. Apply the mask to the skin on your face using your fingertips or a clean foundation brush and leave on for at least 60 minutes. It is one of the best facials if you want a glowing skin.
You need a spoonful of honey and one mashed banana to make this home facial for glowing skin. Combine the ingredients and mix them well. Apply the mixture either with your fingers or a brush. Let it sit on your face for about 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
All you need is a tablespoonful of plain yogurt and juice of one orange. Combine the ingredients; dip fingers into the mixture and smoothen it out onto face. Keep the mask on for 10 minutes before rinsing with cold water.
Mud face mask is the traditional homemade facial for glowing skin. Take 2-3 tablespoonfuls of fuller's earth in a small bowl. Pour some water and combine it with fuller's earth. Make a thick paste and apply it to the face. You can also add a few drops of coconut oil, almond, olive or baby oil. Apply the mud mask and let it dry. Rinse it off thoroughly with warm water.
Chop papaya into small pieces and blend it. Combine mashed papaya with 2 spoonfuls of oatmeal, 2 eggwhites and the juice of 1 lime. You can also use honey and a few crushed almonds instead of oatmeal and egg whites. Mix the ingredients and apply the mixture to your face with your fingertips. Make sure you avoid the eye area. Let the homemade facial for glowing skin set for 10 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.
Homemade facial masks are better, natural ways to give your skin its radiance besides enabling skin tightening. All of the aforementioned home facials for glowing skin are gentle enough to be used often.


Asset-building has been defined as "an anti-poverty strategy that helps low-income people move toward greater self-sufficiency by accumulating savings and purchasing long-term assets." Individual assets are the total resources a person holds, and can include anything from cash savings to home equity.
Unfortunately, many people experiencing homelessness have few, if any, assets, and some people are not aware of the assets they do hold. At times, inadequate assets are a direct catalyst for an episode of homelessness.
The brief explores two strategies for helping individuals who are homeless achieve financial security, a critical step towards housing stability.
Both the examples of Banking and Asset Building Initiatives can provide individuals who are homeless with the skills and knowledge they need to use any income or potential income to be financially secure.
Click here for the brief.


The Foundation, which is funded by ScottishPower, has partnered with Glasgow Caledonian University's (GCU) award-winning widening access initiative which reaches out to 28 partner schools to deliver Advanced Highers at its city-centre campus.
Above: Gabriella Rodolico Gibson (AH Biology teacher), with pupil Jessica Agyei-Akwa.
The funding will provide up to 40 additional places in Biology and Chemistry for 17/18 and will, along with existing backing from the Scottish Funding Council and Glasgow City Council, support two additional members of teaching staff.
Skills in STEM-related subjects are championed by the Scottish Government as a key requirement to drive growth in the economy. Careers in STEM can range from healthcare and medical, engineering, life sciences and construction to design, tourism, retail and financial services.
The Advanced Higher Hub began as a partnership between GCU, Glasgow City Council, and the Scottish Funding Council. It celebrated a pass rate of 88% yesterday [August 8] and has recorded outstanding results of 90% in 2015 and 91% in 2016. It was awarded the SQA Pride o'Worth Award for Centres as well as the Partnership of the Year at the Scottish Qualification Authority-run awards. It is the first university to employ school teachers on its campus and year-on-year it has achieved outstanding results.


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Zionism, Genocide and the Colonial Tradition in Contemporary Syria
ISIS "is genocidal by self-proclamation, by ideology, and by actions." – US Secretary of State, John Kerry. [1]
"If we had to choose between ISIS and Assad, we'll take ISIS." – Former Israeli ambassador to the United States, Michael Oren,...
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"What the U.S. really wants is not the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula but the Americanization of the Korean peninsula." [1]
After successfully concluding negotiations with China to craft a new raft of international sanctions against...
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Seeing the government in Damascus as too far to the left, Washington has been trying to orchestrate a regime change in Syria since at least 2003
Documents prepared by US Congress researchers as early as 2005 revealed that the US government...
US Role as State Sponsor of Terrorism Implied in US Congressional Research Service Report on Syria Conflict
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The implication of a report written for the US Congress is that the United States is a state sponsor of terrorism in Syria. At the same time, the report challenges widely held beliefs about the conflict, including the idea that the...
In Syria Petition, an Odd "Left' Abandoned Concrete Analysis for Demagogy
It's difficult enough for the Left to make any headway against the formidable forces arrayed against it without some of its members abandoning concrete analysis and coherent argument in favor of fantasy and appeal to emotions.
In May 2013...
The 'Anti-Imperialist' Who Got Libya Wrong Serves Up The Same Failed Analysis on Syria
Paris Match: Many people say the solution lies in your departure. Do you believe that your departure is the solution?
Syrian president Assad: What was the result (of NATO policy when they attacked Gaddafi)? Chaos ensued after Gaddafi's departure. So, was the departure the solution? Have...
Suppose a respectable opinion poll found that Bashar al-Assad has more support than the Western-backed opposition. Would that not be major news?
In the view of Syrians, the country's president, Bashar al Assad, and his ally, Iran, have more support than do the forces arrayed against him, according to a public opinion poll taken last summer by a research firm that is working with the US...
Aspiring to Rule the World: US Capital and the Battle for Syria
The idea that the United States has "interests" abroad is an affront to democracy and geography. How can a country have interests, and not only that, but vital ones, in every corner of the world, unless we ignore geography and the idea that the people who live in a...
Violent Islamist Insurgents or Rebels? It Depends on Whether They're Helping or Hindering the US Plutocracy
"Syria is home to a violent Islamist insurgency. Syria's jihadists have carried out hundreds of attacks on security forces." That's one way of describing what's going on in Syria, though it clashes with the accustomed view of the Western news...
The International Dictatorship of the United States, Its Friends (Amnesty International, ISIS and the Nusra Front) and Enemies (Hassan Nasrallah, Cuba and Ana Montes)
In a speech delivered in the southern suburbs of Beirut on October 23, 2015, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, a resistance organization rooted in Lebanon's Shia community, presented a description of US imperialism that largely...
Why Palestinians Attack Israelis
To paraphrase Karl Marx, however infamous the conduct of the Sicarii Palestinians, it is only the reflex, in concentrated form, of the Zionists' own conduct in the land they've usurped from their attackers.
If the BBC reported on the royal family like it did on North Korea
By Adam Taylor
You wouldn't expect a BBC report on Queen Elizabeth II's birthday to suggest that "it was a birthday celebration, but it felt more like a cult meeting in adoration of the leader." Nor would you expect talk of "fearsome missiles"...
Why the Trans-Pacific Partnership Equals a U.S. Aircraft Carrier
The U.S. political elite is never entirely secretive about its aims. It spells them out, maybe not always clearly and maybe sometimes elliptically, but it is fairly open in declaring its objectives and how it intends to achieve them. When she was...
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Nedved: Depay is one of the names that Juventus evaluating
Juventus chief Pavel Nedved confirms they are in talks with Barcelona striker Memphis Depay, but he is 'only one of the names we are evaluating.'
was asked if the team needed to move more quickly to make a deal for another striker. The vice president told
before the trip to Sampdoria, "We don't need to speed up the process. That's never a good idea."
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to end his contract by mutual agreement, but he has not yet agreed to personal terms with Bianconeri.
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, who is now with Olympique Marseille. "I agree that Depay can play with Dusan Vlahovic instead of him. He can also play with Moise Kean or as a winger, but he's not the only player we're looking at.
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NASA Saturn Probe Will End Mission in Epic 'Grand Finale'
NASA's Cassini spacecraft will zip between Saturn and the planet's innermost set of rings repeatedly during the final phase of the probe's mission in 2016-2017.
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NASA has chosen a name for the dramatic final phase of its Saturn-studying Cassini mission, with a little help from the public.
Starting in late 2016, Cassini will zip between Saturn and its innermost ring a total of 22 times in a mission phase now known as the "Cassini Grand Finale," which will end in September 2017 when the probe intentionally dives into the gas giant's atmosphere.
The spacecraft's handlers had been calling this upcoming period "the proximal orbits" because Cassini will be so close to the planet, but they felt this apellation lacked pizzazz. So in April, they asked the public to vote for names provided by mission team members or suggest monikers of their own.
More than 2,000 people took part, NASA officials said. The team took the public's input into account, then decided to go with the "Cassini Grand Finale."
"We chose a name for this mission phase that would reflect the exciting journey ahead while acknowledging that it's a big finish for what has been a truly great show," Earl Maize, Cassini project manager at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, said in a statement.
Cassini launched toward Saturn in October 1997 and arrived in orbit around the ringed planet 10 years ago yesterday (June 30). The $3.2 billion mission — a collaboration involving NASA, the European Space Agency and the Italian Space Agency — also dropped a lander named Huygens onto Saturn's huge moon Titan in January 2005.
Cassini has made a number of important discoveries during its 10 years at Saturn. For example, the spacecraft detected plumes of water ice blasting from geysers at the south pole of the moon Enceladus, suggesting the Saturn satellite harbors an ocean of liquid water beneath its icy shell.
The Cassini Grand Finale should ensure the long-lived mission goes out with a bang, NASA officials say. During the 22 super-close orbits, the probe will map Saturn's gravity and magnetic fields in detail, assess how much material is in the planet's iconic rings and take up-close pictures of Saturn and the rings.
The mission team will ultimately steer Cassini into Saturn's atmosphere to ensure that the spacecraft doesn't crash into (and possibly contaminate) the moons Titan and Enceladus, which may host indigenous life of their own.
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Will tomosynthesis reinvent the X-ray?
por Gus Iversen, Editor in Chief | November 11, 2015
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There are also cost benefits. Craig points out that on average an X-ray costs a hospital roughly $70 whereas an MR exam may be in the range of $1,000 to $1,500. Other imaging exams may be superior for visualizing soft tissue, but for high resolution images of dense structure and bone, or seeing inside the chest cavity, there's nothing like X-ray. It produces the majority of medical images for just about any hospital, and that's not likely to change anytime soon.
Fluoroscopy is on the move
Fluoroscopy, a moving image X-ray, is essentially as old as radiography itself. Yet while X-ray has firmly cemented its place as an essential part of medical imaging, fluoroscopy's success has been somewhat hampered by other advancements. According to Craig, fluoroscopy's usage fell off in the last five to seven years. "Certain procedures are migrating out to other modalities, be it CT or the bigger interventional cath or vascular labs, where image quality is better because of the technology," she says. Recently however, it seems to be undergoing a resurgence in popularity. At Hennepin County Medical Center, Taber says that a lull in fluoroscopy exams came to an end roughly three years ago.
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"We're doing different types of exams now, so it's not so much the barium contrast exams, but it's more joint injections, pain injections. It seems like we're doing more arthrograms with MRI follow-up," she says. For Heidi McIntosh, marketing manager for Global X-ray Solutions at Carestream Health, dynamic flat panel detectors deserve credit for the uptick in fluoroscopy. "Moving from image intensifier to the flat panel detector has made fluoroscopy rooms more valuable because it allows them to be able to do both fluoroscopy and also radiography," she says.
Her company recently introduced the DRX-Excel and DRX-Excel Plus to meet the needs of clinicians who want the versatility to do both exams with a single system. It's Carestream's first foray into fluoroscopy, and she says part of its advantage is that it's a remote fluoro room instead of a patient-side (or nearby) room. Patient-side fluoroscopy has the image intensifier or detector above the patient and the X-ray source below — but a remote fluoroscopy room flips that around so it's the same as a r with the image capture happening below, explains McIntosh.
According to Niepel, Siemens is the only OEM that currently offers dynamic flat panel detectors for patient-side fluoroscopy systems. That system, the Luminos Agile Max, can also be customized for radiographic procedures.
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The day of urban sports discovery called URBAN SPORTS DAY (3rd edition) will take place on Saturday, July 21th, 2018 on the dyke of Bénerville sur mer and Tourgéville from 11 am to 7 pm.
3rd exhibition of old cars and swap meet in Blonville-sur-mer. Have a stroll among nice car bodies and legendary cars and jump back to the past enjoying the pillars of car history.
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Banks Insider Time Machine
2007 Banks Purchases Automotive Balancing Service
Founded by Bill Fisher as Electronic Balancing Company in 1953, the firm originally took on industrial applications (fans for refrigeration, air conditioning, and industrial machines) as well as automotive and aircraft engine-balancing applications. Cecil Welch, Fisher's childhood friend, joined the firm shortly thereafter. As the workload increased, Fisher turned over all of the automotive work to Welch, who set up shop in Lynwood at 11019 Atlantic Avenue. It was 1956, and Automotive Balancing Service—the very first high-performance engine balancing shop—was born.
Welch and his company were very involved in the formative stage of the Southern California drag racing scene in the 1950s and early '60s. The ABS client roster included such luminaries as SEMA's founding President Ed Iskenderian, Mickey Thompson, Phil Weiand, Carroll Shelby, Dean Moon, Tommy Ivo, Connie Kalitta, Don "The Snake" Prudhomme, Keith Black, Louie Unser, Ed Pink, Fred Offenhauser, Kenny Parks, and Roy Richter. Others include Edelbrock, Toyota Racing Division, the Nethercutt Museum, Harrah's Automotive Museum, Mondello Boats, Hallett Boats, and many Indianapolis racecars. Client brothers Bob and Bill Summers set a land-speed record of 409.277 mph with their famous four-engine, naturally aspirated Goldenrod in 1965. Coincidentally, it was Al Teague who broke the Goldenrod's record 26 years later.
Cecil Welch passed away in 1964. His son, Alan, took over the business and relocated ABS to a shop in South Gate.
Gale Banks' association with ABS goes back to 1958, when Banks owned a nearby speed shop in Lynwood. Gale chose ABS to ensure the precision balancing of his high-performance auto and marine engines. After that, ABS balanced the Banks engines for many of Gale's record-breaking speed runs at Bonneville, including World's Fastest Passenger Car (268 mph in 1986), the World's Fastest Piston-engine Automobile with Al Teague (432 mph in 1997) and the World's Fastest Pickup Truck, the Banks Sidewinder® Dakota (222 mph in 2002). Banks purchased ABS in 2007 bringing all of the equipment to the Banks campus where it operated for several years as an independent shop under the Banks umbrella. Due to the need to concentrate on military opportunities, Banks elected to shutter the company to pursue the formation of Banks Technologies. This Banks subsidiary would come to handle the creation of the military-grade DT-866 Duramax engine that now powers the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV).
Although Automotive Balancing Service is now gone it will always have the history of being a part of California hot rod movement, and helping forward thinkers create some of the most powerful and efficient engines on the planet.
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Adventures in Hollyhood
By PopMatters Staff / 11 April 2007
Winning an Academy Award changes lives. Actors receive better scripts, directors better movies, and producers better percentages. If Adventures in Hollyhood is to be believed, Oscar-winning hip-hop groups move to L.A. and chronicle their lives on MTV.
The show details the adventures of the Memphis crunk outfit, Three 6 Mafia, as they set out to "make it big in Hollywood," according to the group's never-quiet leader Juicy J. The first African American rap group to take home an Oscar when "It's Hard Out Here For A Pimp" won Best Original Song, the crew asserts they mean to "strike now, while the iron's hot."
You might wonder about that hotness, given that the Oscar triumph was a full 15 months before Hollyhood's debut episode last week. In the hot-one-minute, ice-cold-the-next world of celebrity, Three 6's window already looks closed. The truth is that it's not their fault: MTV kept the show on the shelf for months, so now it all looks dated.
This became clear when Juicy J and his partner DJ Paul met their first potential clients: Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, and the cast of Jackass Two. The motley gang of fools wanted Three 6 to write a song for the movie's soundtrack, and gave them less than a week to work more of that Oscar-winning magic. Returning home from the first meeting, Juicy offered some typical Three 6 insight into the songwriting process: "When we think of Jackass, they are crazy, they are idiots. Ahhhh." The writing, at least as depicted in the show, proceeded along these less-than-traditional lines. Could a group work less hard?
Against odds, Three 6 managed to eke out a demo. And surprise: the song, "Gettin' Fucked Up," which features Saliva front man Josey Scott on vocals, provided the only convincing moment in the episode, which was otherwise littered with typical reality TV show fare. Juicy J and DJ Pat arrived at the Dickhouse office, and played the recording for the assembled Jackassers. By the end, everyone in the room was bumping his head to the beat. Knoxville especially loved it, embracing the band members one by one. It looked like Three 6 had another hit. Juicy, always ultra-confident, announced, "We might get a second Oscar out of this," as he left the office.
Aside from wondering if this is how decisions in Hollywood are made — did the hug seal the deal? — and wishing Hollyhood provided more insight into any kind of creative practice, this listening session is special. Watching Juicy pitch the song before he played it, nervous and self-assured at the same time, provided a window into the inner workings of an industry with which MTV viewers are fascinated. For just a scene, the outsized personalities we're accustomed to seeing on TV receded, and something approximating "real people" emerged. In that room, it was an old story — one group hoping another few will accept them — and it made for compelling viewing.
This scene, as effective as it was, does raise a question: why did MTV hold off before debuting Hollyhood? (The network pushed the show back at least once, as it was originally scheduled to premiere in mid-March.) The "Gettin' Fucked Up" scene would have been somewhat relevant four months ago, when the movie opened, and might have benefited from tagalong advertising. Now, Jackass Two is long forgotten, and "Fucked Up" along with it.
The most likely answer has to do with the rest of the premiere episode, which was definitively boring. The members of Three 6 ogled girls ("Hey ladies, can I have your number?" Project Pat hollered at some joggers from the window of the Rolls), and pronounced that L.A. is "nothing like Memphis." The welcome "party" they threw was a total bust. One guest, an elderly white woman, told Three 6 they should appear on Leno, slow down their songs, and wear suits. Perhaps the boys enjoyed mocking her at the time, but as "entertainment," the scene is neither charming nor interesting. They only come off as dicks.
It's not hard to see that the very premise of Hollyhood is ridiculous, designed to wring yet another dollar out of the Oscar win. Why would the group need to be in L.A. at all to "make it big?" They can collaborate and create on the internet, they can cut deals over the phone and fax, and for face-to-face meetings, Juicy and Big can always hop on a charter plane to the Left Coast. They are heroes in Memphis. The reality show might highlight contrasts between their aesthetics and those of entrenched Hollywood, but really, that idea is old too.
At the beginning of the premiere episode, Juicy J explained his grand scheme to Big Triece. He wanted to drive cross country in the Rolls, pull up on Rodeo drive, and announce Three 6's arrival. Triece considered this plan, looked at Juicy and said, "That shit happens every day in L.A." The same can be said of Adventures in Hollyhood: this shit happens every day on TV.
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I am using firefox.

A: Use this function:
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A: In Firefox there is currently no way to do this (and there are bugs filed in bugzilla tracking this defect)
By "no way to do this" I mean that you can use the function Dreas gave but you will be limited to adding a bookmark that will default to the sidebar.  The end user will have to manually un-check the "open in sidebar" option.

A: Ask on one of the Mozilla user groups (probably mozilla.dev.tech.xul or mozilla.dev.tech.xpcom). You could conceivably create the right XPCOM object to access the browser's bookmark manager -- this requires enabling privileges (the user will have to explicitly approve this). Not portable to other browsers (obviously) and perhaps not a great way of doing this.
Most websites I've seen that facilitate bookmarking (Jesse Ruderman's bookmarklet page is a great example) just ask the user to drag the appropriate bookmark to the bookmark folder of their choice, and this seems so much more straightforward/simpler than trying to automatically add something to the bookmarks.

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Stop Living in Email!
November 6, 2018 Luise
Think outside the inbox. Email was not designed for today's collaboration.
How to save 66% of your time searching for content in Microsoft Teams
September 11, 2018 Matthew
Microsoft Teams as a Single Pane of Glass
Have you heard of Microsoft Teams? It's somewhat new to O365 and is gaining traction. I've been using it for a while now and am really liking it. Naturally, it's a hub for teamwork and provides built-in tools and functionality for storage and collaboration. Unfortunately, most of that functionality is limited to content that resides in O365. Which is a bummer, because people have content everywhere. You ask, "But doesn't Microsoft Teams provide the capability to 'add cloud storage?'" Yes, it does, and we'll get to that shortly. Don't forget about content that exists outside of the supported cloud platforms. What about content stored locally on-premises, in a homegrown application, or in a legacy solution? It's unfortunate; there's no way to access that content in Teams.
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The "Mic Drop" on File Migration Speed
September 6, 2018 Russ
I have been manning conference booths and speaking at technical conferences for over a decade, usually covering the topic of migration in some shape or form. Recently, I served as eye candy (lies) at a technical conference in Las Vegas. Typical stuff: giant marketing cloths behind me making wild-ass claims of ridiculous file migration speeds, up to 60TB per day.
Surely this is the work of some funny-math executed by a sales VP and then begrudgingly incorporated into a booth banner by some young, inexperienced marketing person. Except that it's not, and we don't do inexperienced!
Anyway, a crazy thing happened at this event no less than three times! Basically, an intelligent and wise technical type person walks up and basically calls "BS." Literally. Two of them actually said to me, "I call BS, tell me how this is possible."
I want to set the record straight on how we legitimately achieved a peak transfer rate of 60TB/day for a recent customer.
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Navy To Investigate Whether Damaged Destroyer Was Hacked
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Ryan Pickrell China/Asia Pacific Reporter
August 22, 2017 11:12 AM ET
The U.S. Navy's investigation into the latest fatal collision at sea will consider the possibility of cyber intrusion.
After the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John McCain collided with a tanker more than three times its size Monday, killing several American sailors, some observers raised the possibility that the U.S. warship might have been hacked. The collision follows several other maritime mishaps, including the deadly USS Fitzgerald crash two months ago.
"There's something more than just human error going on," Jeff Stutzman, chief intelligence officer at Wapack Labs and a former Navy information warfare specialist, told McClatchy.
"That's is certainly something we are giving full consideration to but we have no indication that that's the case—yet," Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson explained at the Pentagon Monday. "But, we're looking at every possibility, so we're not leaving anything to chance."
"We'll take a look at all of that, as we did with the Fitzgerald," he added, according to the Washington Free Beacon.
The four-star admiral clarified on Twitter that there is currently no conclusive evidence to suggest that a foreign actor penetrated the ship's electronic systems.
2 clarify Re: possibility of cyber intrusion or sabotage, no indications right now…but review will consider all possibilities
— Adm. John Richardson (@CNORichardson) August 21, 2017
China is the prime suspect for the cyberattack theory, as the USS John McCain recently conducted a freedom-of-navigation operation in the South China Sea, angering Beijing.
China was also critical in the wake of the latest accident, asserting that the U.S. Navy is "becoming a hazard in Asian waters."
"The US Navy, which likes to claim its presence can help safeguard 'freedom of navigation' in the South China Sea, is proving to be an increasing hindrance to ships sailing in Asian waters," the state-run China Daily reported. "Anyone should be able to tell who is to blame for militarizing the waters and posing a threat to navigation."
"It's sad to see the Chinese use this loss of life as a way to advance their area interests," a Navy official explained to the Free Beacon.
The accident involving the USS Fitzgerald was blamed on poor seamanship and flaws in keeping watch, but more details are pending. In response to the recent string of incidents at sea, the Navy is conducting multiple reviews and investigations to identify the root cause of a serious problem that is costing the lives of American sailors.
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We have measured the stable isotope ratios of carbon in a suite of recent cave deposits (<200 >years) from the San Saba County, Texas, USA. The methodology for dating these deposits using excess 210Pb was recently established [Baskaran and Iliffe, 1993]. The carbon isotope ratios of these samples, spanning the time period ∼1800–1990 AD, reflect the carbon isotope ratio of atmospheric CO2 for the same period. The pathways by which the δ13C of atmospheric CO2 is imprinted on these speleothems can be explained using a model developed by Cerling (1984). The results suggest that the carbon isotope ratios of speleothems can be used to develop long-term, high-resolution chronologies of the δ13C of atmospheric CO2 and, by implication, the concentration of the atmospheric CO2.
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Baskaran, M. (1993), Speleothems as proxy for the carbon isotope composition of atmospheric CO2, Geophys. Res. Lett., 20(24), 2905-2908, doi:10.1029/93GL02690.


The Lord really worked things out well for this issue, and everything has come together so smoothly! As I type this, it is only the 16th of April, and the issue is basically ready to have the masters printed.
Lord willing, we'll be able to make the copies this week or next, and get them to all the subscribers by the end of the month.
Who are you patterning your life after? Your answer to this vital question determines your whole way of life.
Are you looking for ideas on how to have an effective quiet time with the Lord each day? Here are three pages of very insightful, practical answers from readers. The response to this question was so good that we're extending the question another issue to give everyone a chance to participate.
With a humble spirit, Jennifer shares of her own struggles with pride, and how she is learning to overcome them.
A true story of how God taught Emilee the importance of humility.
"Charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up..." (1 Cor. 13:4). Cheri shares several analogies that will help you remember the value of following Christ's example of humility.
A skillful pianist shares how God has taught her to use her talents only for His glory and praise -- "That God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ..." (1 Peter 4:10-11).
Amanda shares many "gems from God's treasure chest" in this excellent article on pride.
Tammie tells how peacocks appear to be prideful, and shares many insightful Scriptures on the subject.
In this chapter of my "autobiography" I tell about my first time to meet a penpal face to face, and some new friends we made just as they moved away. Three photos and diary excerpts are included.
This first installment of a fictional story will keep your attention! Lovely illustrations by Theresa W. add much to it.
Jana's column is back! This time she shares from her heart just how very much God loves each of His precious daughters.
This is the final installment of Mrs. C's fascinating life story and testimony; don't miss it!
The true story of how God brought a family through a very difficult time in their lives and drew them closer to Him through it.
In this issue, Jessica D. tells us of two inspiring books she read.
"Marilgold and Calendula -- surprise! They're one and the same!" Erika shares many uses for these diverse herbs, and includes four helpful recipes.
In this issue we get to meet Amanda O. and her family. Amanda shares four photos with us, as well as two of her favorite poems.
As a grandmother, Mrs. Y. shares from her heart of the importance of a daily quiet time with God, and what she has found to work well for her. "Oh, to see things from His perspective!"
Are you looking for a fun activity to do with your younger siblings this spring and summer? Here's the perfect idea! :-) Adrienne shares precise instructions for this unique project.
In this issue, recipe columnist Theresa Whitson shares more of her Grandma's tried-and-true recipes that you are certain to enjoy!
This issue's readings are found in the books of Numbers and Deuteronomy. You'll be amazed at all the insight that can be gleaned from these too-often neglected books.
An well-written article showing the importance of humility before God.
An excellent, convicting list of characteristics of proud and of broken people. Which describes you best?
You're sure to find at least a couple quotes here to help you better understand pride and humility.


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Mechanicsburg is outside of Harrisburg, PA. That caused quite a bit of confusion when the show was originally posted as being in Harrisburg.
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Ethics in Information Technology
Undergraduate Course, Spring (2012, 2013, and 2014)
Ethics in IT
This undergraduate-level course addresses a different aspect of ethics in information technology, including Privacy, Computer and Internet Crime, Freedom of Expression, and Intellectual Property. We also discuss the impact of of information technology on productivity and the quality of life.
Intended Learning Outcome
In this course, students learn to make broad-minded, objective, and ethical decisions based on technical savvy and sense of ethics.
Introduction to Course: Introduction to Ethics in Information Technology, Course Organization/Contents, Textbooks.
An Overview of Ethics: Definition of Ethics, The Importance of Integrity, Difference between Moral, Ethics, and Laws, Ethics in Business World, Why Fostering Good Business Ethics is Important, Improving Corporate Ethics, Creating an Ethical Work Environment, Including Ethical Considerations in Decision Making, Ethics in Information Technology.
Ethics for IT Professionals and IT Users: Definition of Professional, Are IT Workers Professionals?, IT Professional Relationship (Employers, Clients, Suppliers, Other professionals, IT users, Society at large), IT Professional Codes of Ethics, IT Professional Organizations, IT Certification, IT Government Licensing, IT Professional Malpractice, Common Ethical Issues for IT Users, Supporting the Ethical Practices of IT Users.
Computer and Internet Crime: IT Security Incidents: A Major Concern, Why Computer Incidents are so Prevalent?, Types of Exploits, Types of Perpetrators, Federal Laws for Prosecuting Computer Attacks, Implementing Trustworthy Computing, Risk Assessment, Establishing a Security Policy, Educating Employees, Contractors, and Part-Time Workers, Prevention, Detection, Response.
Privacy: Privacy Protection and the Law, Information Privacy, Privacy Laws, Applications, and Court Rulings, Financial Data, Health Information, Children Personal Data, Electronic Surveillance, Export of Personal Data and Access to Government Records, Case Study: Google, Key Privacy and Anonymity Issues, Identity Theft, Consumer Profiling, Treating Consumer Data Responsibility, Work Place Monitoring, Advanced Surveillance Technology.
Freedom of Expression: First Amendment Right, Obscene Speech andDefamation, Freedom of Expression: Key Issues, Controlling Access to Information on the Internet, Anonymity on the Internet, Defamation and Hate Speech, Corporate Blogging.
Intellectual Property: What is Intellectual Property?, Copyright, Patents, Trade Secrets, Key Intellectual Property Issues: Plagiarism, Reverse Engineering, Open Source Code, Competitive Intelligence, Cybersquatting.
Software Development: Strategies for Engineering Quality Software, The Importance of Software Quality, Software Product Liability, Software Development Process, Capability Maturity Model Integration, Key Issues in Software Development: Development of Safety-Critical Systems and Quality Management Standards.
The Impact of IT on Productivity and Quality of Life: The Impact of IT on the Standard of Living and Worker Productivity, IT Investment and Productivity, The Digital Divide, The Impact of IT on Healthcare Costs, Electronic Health Records, Use of Mobile and Wireless Technology in the Healthcare Industry: Telemedicine and Medical Information Web Sites for Laypeople.
Social Networking: What is a Social Networking Web Site?, Business Application of Online Social Networking, Social Networking Advertising, The Use of Social Networks in the Hiring Process, Social Shopping Web Sites, Social Networking Ethical Issues: Cyberbullying, Cyberstalking, Encounters with Sexual Predators, and Uploading of Inappropriate Material, Online Virtual World: Crime in Virtual Worlds and Educational and Business Uses of Virtual Worlds.
Ethics of IT Organization: IT Workers in the US, Offshore Outsourcing, and Whistle-Blowing.
Ethics in Information Technology 3rd Edition, by George W. Reynolds
The bookis a highly anticipated revision that will help readers understand the legal, ethical, and societal implications of information technology. The third edition offers updated and newsworthy coverage of issues such as file sharing, infringement of intellectual property, security risks, Internet crime, identity theft, employee surveillance, privacy, compliance, social networking, and ethics of IT corporations. This book offers an excellent foundation in ethical decision-making for current and future business managers and IT professionals.
Case Studies in Information Technology Ethics 2nd Edition, Richard A. Spinello
This collection of 42 high-quality, well-researched case studies on information and computer ethics addresses the most salient ethical issues of the information age, and illustrates the key concerns of computer specialists and information managers today. It engages readers who are novices in computer issues -and those who are more involved- in an exciting discovery process. The cases encompass areas such as privacy, free speech, intellectual property, Internet access, and policy discussions-and feature the Microsoft trial, the Napster case, the FBI's Carnivore technology, and the AOL Time Warner merger. For managers, executives, and IT professionals who work in the field of computer technology, and for use in corporate management education programs.
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The Effectiveness of Topical Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (PHMB) Agents for the Treatment of Chronic Wounds: A Systematic Review
Introduction: This is the first systematic review to explore the evidence on PHMB and determine how effective this topical agent is for the treatment of chronic wounds. Materials and Methods: PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, the Cochrane library, and Scopus were searched for relevant articles published from 1946 to February 3, 2014, with no restrictions on publication status. ProQuest was searched for relevant dissertations, editorials, and conference abstracts. Non-indexed journals were searched and companies that manufacture wound care materials containing PHMB were contacted for unpublished data. Only randomized controlled trials available in English were included. Bias was assessed using the CONSORT document for all included studies. After inclusion and exclusion criteria were determined, four reviewers (ET, SK, SG, RD) independently reviewed each title and abstract of the literature search results to determine whether the paper should be included for this review. When disagreements on study inclusion emerged, reviewers resolved them through discussion. Results: Of the 1,725 articles identified in the search, 6 met inclusion criteria. Four studies reported wound healing. Two of these studies evaluated changes in wound surface area and the other two evaluated wound bed evolution with variable results. In five studies, participants randomly assigned to PHMB topical agents showed significant improvement in bacterial control compared to control groups. Five studies reported pain reduction from the use of PHMB agents. Discussion: There were a small number of eligible studies found, but the interventions, outcome measures, and outcome reporting varied greatly, making meta-analysis impossible. PHMB agents were shown to promote healing and reduce pain more effectively than control treatments. Conclusion: The existing evidence shows that topical PHMB may promote healing of chronic stalled wounds, reduce bacterial burden, eliminate methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and alleviate wound-related pain.
Eliot To, MClSc-WH, DCH, Chiropodist, St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Rebecca Dyck, RN, MClSc-WH, St. Catharines, Ontario, Stephanie Gerber, RN, MClSc-WH, Chronic Disease Manager, Fort Frances Family Health Team, Fort Frances, Ontario, Shauna Kadavil, MClSc-WH, BScOT(C), Occupational Therapist, South Health Campus, Calgary, Alberta, Kevin Y. Woo, PhD, RN, FAPWCA, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario
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Ready for Jennifer Aniston to really, really get your hopes up for a Friends reunion? Because she did so during her appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show today. The host asked her whether a Friends reunion was a possibility and if she'd reprise her role as Rachel Green. "Ohhh-kay. Why not?" Aniston started. "You know what, because, listen, I told you this: I would do it. We have a lot of—The girls would do it. And the boys would do it, I'm sure. Listen, anything could happen."
"Even if someone can't do it…?" DeGeneres asked her. (David Schwimmer, who played Ross Geller on the show, said last January that he really doubted a reunion or reboot would ever happen. "Look, the thing is, I just don't know if I want to see all of us with crutches [and] walkers," he said at the time.)
"Yes, I can do it," Aniston replied. "I can do it by myself. Who needs the other? Those are just—they take me down," she joked.
This isn't the first time Aniston has hinted that a Friends reunion could happen. Last February she did, telling Ellen DeGeneres that "anything is a possibility, Ellen. Anything, right? I mean, George Clooney got married."
In terms of other cast members' thoughts on the reunion, most just don't see it happening. Schwimmer had his doubts. Generally, the girls seem more open than the boys, but everyone has trouble imagining it.
Lisa Kudrow, who played Phoebe, has gone both ways. In 2017, she said she was open to it although she didn't envision it becoming a reality.
"I don't see it happening. It would be fun, but what would it be about? Think about it." Kudrow said, via E!. "The thing we liked best about the show was that they were 20-somethings and they were their own family. Now, they all have families, so what are we going to watch?"
Last year, she leaned more toward the it's not happening side. "They're rebooting everything," Kudrow started during an appearance on Conan. "I don't know how that works with Friends, though. That was about people in their twenties, thirties. The show isn't about people in their forties, fifties. And if we have the same problems, that's just sad."
Matt LeBlanc, who played Joey, was a no. When asked about a Friends reboot on the Steve show in 2018, he said, "Like, 'Old Friends'? Personally, I don't think so. I've talked to the writers about it. That show was about a very finite period in your life, between 20 and 30, when you're out of school but your life hadn't really started yet and your friends are your family, and you're kind of finding your way. When that period is over, it's over."
Courteney Cox, the show's Monica, is down but also can't envision the plot. "People ask us all the time, ;Will we ever do a remake?' That was a story about these group of people that are friends in their 30s who are finding themselves. I don't know if there's a way to redo itI just don't see it happening," she said last year, via People. "Even though I would do anything to be in a room with all of those people acting and having a great time. But I don't see it happening."
Matthew Perry, who played Chandler, is very against the idea of a reboot. "I have this recurring nightmare—I'm not kidding about this. When I'm asleep, I have this nightmare that we do Friends again and nobody cares," Perry said in 2017. "We do a whole series, we come back, and nobody cares about it. So if anybody asks me, I'm gonna say no. The thing is: we ended on such a high. We can't beat it. Why would we go and do it again?"
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The Top Persona 5 Treasure Demons
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Persona 5 Treasure Demons are rare. They are unique in that they are named for historical, ceremonial stones or luxurious jewels. These rare creatures will occasionally appear when you open a shiny treasure chest. Treasure Demons begin appearing on May 18th onward, but you can only acquire Treasure Demons that are the same level as your persona or lower. While Treasure Demons appear at random, they are more likely to appear in bad weather. You can also increase the odds of finding one through an infiltration item known as the Treasure Trap.
8. Regent
Weakness: Psychic or Nuclear
Visible hovering over a large pink diamond, a Regent is the lowest-level treasure demon in Persona 5. The demon is named for a 141-carat diamond that originated in India. It became famous after it was purchased by Regent Philippe II.
Regent is a forced encounter in Madareme's Palace, so it will always be the first treasure demon you encounter. Morgana will be mysteriously drawn to the vase in which Regent hides. Once Regent appears, it will only stick around in the fight for two turns. Kodama and Makami are two early game personas that are able to exploit the demon's weakness to psychic and nuclear; otherwise, your best bet is by using Lucky Punch to knock it down.
7. Queen's Necklace
Weakness: Guns
At level 15, Queen's Necklace has the second-lowest level of any treasure demon. This treasure demon is named after the affair of the Diamond Necklace, an infamous scandal that led to the downfall of Marie Antoinette as well as the beginning of the French revolution. Queen's Necklace can be found in Kaneshiro's Palace and is easily knocked down by guns. It is potentially your first chance to obtain any revival skills.
6. Stone of Scone
Weakness: Curse
The Stone of Scone is a treasure demon that is seen floating about a rectangular rock with chains and a groove in the center. The rock represents the Stone of Scone, which is better known as the Stone of Destiny. This stone was used through Scotland's history as the site where royalty was coronated. The treasure demon is immune to all attacks other than Curse. You'll want to stick with lower-level curses if possible, as stronger curses are capable of one-shot killing the demon (which will cost you your chance to fuse with it.) These treasure demons can be found in Futaba's palace as well as Mementos when the weather is bad.
5. Koh-i-Noor
Weakness: None; Must Land Critical Strike
In history, Koh-i-Noor is known as the largest colorless diamond ever mined in India. The incredible stone weighed in at 186 carats but was rumored to curse any member of the British royal family with bad luck if they wore it. The treasure demon of the same name can be found in Okumura's Palace. It will also occasionally appear at random at Mementos' Path of Adyeshach on floors 1 through 4, 6 through 8, and 10 through 12. Unlike weaker treasure demons, Koh-i-Noor has no glaring vulnerabilities. Your best bet on capturing it is through a critical strike.
4. Orlov
At level 30, Orlov is one of the stronger treasure demons. Orlov is named after an enormous Indian diamond said to be more than 190 carats. The diamond sits in a scepter which was named by Empress Catherine the Great. You will find Orlov in Niijima's Palace as well as on Mementos' Path of Sheriruth floors 1 through 5, 7 through 9, and 11 through 13. Because Orlov does not have an natural weakness, your best bet is to knock it down with attacks that have a high critical rate. This includes lucky punch and miracle punch.
3. Emperor's Amulet
Better known as the Talisman of Charlemagne, the Emperor's Amulet contains a True Cross as well as what is alleged to be the hair of The Virgin Mary. This treasure demon can be found in Shido's Palace. Once Shido's Palace is cleared, you can only encounter it on Mementos' Path of Sheriruth on floor 7 through 8 as well as 11 through 13. Emperor's Amulet has know weak spots, so your best chance is to focus on critical hits.
2. Hope Diamond
One of the world's most famous diamonds, the Hope Diamond has been changing hands among the world's elite for over 400 years. The diamond is best known for the rumors that it is cursed due to allegedly being plucked from the eye of a Sita statue in India before being to sold. The second most powerful treasure demon, Hope Diamond can only be found in Mementos' Path of Sheriruth on floors 7 through 9 as well as 11 through 13. What's more, Hope Diamond will only appear after Shido's Palace is cleared. Like most powerful treasure demons, it has no weaknesses but can be captured with a critical hit.
1. Crystal Skull
The most powerful of all the treasure demons, Crystal Skull takes its name from a set of 13 pre-Columbian artifacts. Legend has it that when all 13 crystal skulls are together they will reveal the universe's secrets. As rare as it is powerful, you can find Crystal Skull on Mementos' Path of Sheriruth on floors 7 through 9 as well as floors 11 through 13. Crystal Skull only appears after you clear Shido's Palace. The treasure demon has no weaknesses but will flee in a few turns if you aren't able to roll a critical hit. You should use skills with high rates of critical hit like Lucky Punch and Miracle Punch against Crystal Skull.
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Pick a day of the week to prepare your meals and stick with it! We have found that most people choose Sunday because that is when they have the most time.
Create a grocery list of your three favorite proteins, three favorite vegetables, and three favorite grains or fruit.
Pick a day of the week to get your shopping done.
Get a set of these three compartment containers.
Eat at the same times everyday.
In the past Niall has struggled to find a job that appreciates him and his excellent work ethic. Between the members of this community and his high level of responsibility, Niall has found a job that he likes and takes pride in.
Golden Rule 1: wear long socks to prevent the rope from burning you!
Golden Rule 2: the pinch is everything! Without the pinch, you will loose tons of energy very quickly!
Golden Rule 3: MAKE SURE YOU CAN COME DOWN!
Do you look at the board and then ask yourself: is that english? Then this one is for you! Don't worry. We were all there at one point!
The WOD is always written on the board.
This workout consists of 3 rounds of 5 Pull-ups, 10 Push-ups, 15 Air Squats.
This means that you will complete as many rounds of 5 Pull-ups, 10 Push-ups, and 15 Air Squats as you can in 12 minutes.
Once you complete the 20 Sit-ups, 10 Thrusters, and 5 Burpees the workout is over.
This means that you will do sit-ups for 20 seconds and then rest for ten seconds for a total of 4 minutes.
You will perform only 2 squats every minute for a total of 10 minutes.
This means that you will work up to one challenging set of 5. The goal is to complete one set of five squats as heavy as you can for the day.
You will complete 3 sets of 5 reps on the bench press.
You will complete 5 sets of 3 reps on the bench press.
Rx: You completed the workout as prescribed without modification.
The Rx weight is always written in the parentheses to the right of the movement. If you Rx'd this workout, you were able to complete the squats at the prescribed weight of 95 for the men and 65 for the women AND you ran the 100 meters.
Scaled: We modified the workout to fit you!
Many people struggle with the pull-up and that is ok! In this case we would modify the pull-up to fit your abilities. No matter what the movement is, we can help you modify it!
PV: "a great example of what we love to see in a community member"
PV has been a member of CrossFit Bethel since the beginning! This mother of two works hard, has big goals, and is a great example of what we love to see in a community member (kind, welcoming, honest, hard working,...). From the very beginning, PV has had a great attitude, taking on any challenge that we throw her way!
This is a letter from Jack who is currently at Bootcamp... Army Bootcamp! We appreciate everything that you are doing Jack. HOOAH!
As a coach at CFB, I have been asked all kinds of questions, but never has anybody asked me: what I am looking for in a great community member?
… Until Chris, one of the newest members of our community did!
This is a loaded question, which is why it has taken me over a week to process and answer.
Before I tell you what I think, take a look at the list below.
Have respect for the facility and others!
After a week of thinking and digesting this question, I have developed, what I consider to be, our core values. I believe each value and expectation on this list boils down to one of our three core values: Humble, Happy, and Honest.
Honest people are: self-aware, disciplined, work hard, don't cheat, are consistent, and are coachable.
Humble people: are kind, participate, lack an ego, want to make themselves better, don't complain, listen more than they talk, and have a willingness to learn.
Happy people: are fun, compassionate, have a good attitude, take pride in the gym, make you feel like you belong, enjoy being around others, have respect for the facility and others, support, care for, & encourage others, and always welcome the new member!
We have been operating under these values for a long time now, but writing them down has really sealed the deal on what we expect from a great community member.
Is this a lot to expect from somebody? From an average person… probably, but from a CFBer, it is not. The reason why we are still here with a thriving community is because we have stuck to our core values, never once deviating (even though they were never written down before)! This is a testament to the people who make up our community.
Because we are a product of the people we spend the most time with, I have chosen to spend most of my time here.