Hello, my dear friend', Laura shrieked as she sat down on her desk.
'Your favourite friend just left her job', Laura sighed and waited for Annie's response.
As Annie was saying the words, Laura knew that that was exactly what she needed to do. She had been dying to go on a retreat for so long, but something had always come up. A few years ago, her grandfather had unexpectedly died just before she was about to go on a retreat in Spain and so she had travelled instead to be with her family in Sweden. The year after, she has decided to go and do some volunteering in Africa. That had proved to be an amazing and eye-opening experience that Laura wouldn't change for the world, but it had also meant that she didn't have money for the retreat that year.
'That would be so brilliant', she screamed at Annie and stood up, already giddy with excitement. 'I just need to look for a suitable one! As soon as the job ends after the notice period in two weeks' time, I will go on one!
Now both of the girls were laughing out loud. Annie herself had trained to be a marketing expert, but after having worked flat-out fourteen-hour days for big cosmetic companies, she had reached her limit, quit her job and, after some soul searching, become a masseuse who wrote the monthly horoscope for the Taiwanese Vogue. She, out of all the people, knew what it was like to be searching for what one was meant to be doing during one's lifetime.
'And how are things with Hakim?' Annie asked cautiously after they had both calmed down.
Laura knew that Annie was absolutely right. And she knew that she had known deep down herself that it wouldn't last with Hakim, no matter what. They had shared fun times and special moments together, and she knew that she had meant a great deal to Hakim. But when it came down to it, he didn't have the backbone to stand against his parents who were arranging a marriage for him back in their homeland in Pakistan. Deep down, he wasn't man enough to stand on his two feet.
'What about you? Any exciting news?' Laura wanted to change the subject. She didn't even want to talk about Hakim any more.
Annie sounded blissfully happy as she said it, Laura thought. She could definitely achieve the same level of happiness that Annie was radiating.
'Oh, I can't wait to see you!' Laura smiled.
As they rang off, Laura had the biggest smile on her face in ages. Everything was going to be just fine. Even the moon and the stars are shining down on me, she thought as she looked out of the window at the big, bright full moon, laughing down on her.
This entry was posted in Uncategorized on November 18, 2014 by Buna School of Music.


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Republicans say less than 6% of Biden's plan is traditional infrastructure. BofA says it's more like half.
Ayelet Sheffey Apr. 16, 2021, 3:40 PM
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images.
Bank of America says about half of Biden's infrastructure plan is traditional, or physical, infrastructure.
This contrasts with the GOP argument that less than 6% of Biden's plan goes to roads and bridges.
The bank added that nontraditional infrastructure will take longer to prompt economic growth.
The leaders of the Republican party have argued that President Joe Biden's $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan funds too many things that aren't physical, or traditional, infrastructure, saying that less than 6% of its spending goes to rebuilding roads and bridges.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell slammed the plan the same day Biden unveiled it, calling it a "liberal wish-list," and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy released a statement to similar effect. Both floated the 6% statistic, and House Minority Whip Steve Scalise recently said that "over 90% of the bill they're proposing has nothing to do with roads and bridges," calling it "Soviet-style infrastructure."
Bank of America has done its own calculations and a team led by Joseph Song found that "about half of the $2.2 trillion in spending should be considered traditional 'infrastructure' spending." The bank said that investments in broadband and the electric grid qualify as traditional infrastructure – things that Republican lawmakers don't include in their definition.
Ultimately, the bank said it expects Biden's plan to boost growth and lead to better productivity, offsetting the higher taxes Biden proposes and the potential "crowding out effect" of higher public spending potentially displacing investment by the private sector.
According to the bank's report, traditional infrastructure – transportation, buildings, water, broadband, and more – should impact economic growth quickly in the US, while nontraditional infrastructure, like education, training, and research and development, will take more time to boost the economy.
What's in the American Jobs Plan, via BofA Research. Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget
Bank of America separately wrote in its Friday municipal report, by a team led by Ian Rogow, that it believes an infrastructure package this large will help boost GDP, while noting that Moody's largely agrees.
While Rogow's team sees Biden's proposed corporate tax hike to 28% as a potential "drag on growth," it said the proposed $400 billion in clean energy tax credits should help reduce the tax burden for some companies.
McConnell also opposed Biden's 28% corporate tax hikes, calling the plan a "Trojan horse for the largest set of tax hikes in a generation," and Insider reported on Thursday that a group of Republican senators are drafting their own infrastructure plan – one that would cost between $600 billion and $800 billion, to be funded without any corporate tax hikes.
However, JPMorgan said on Thursday that the US corporate tax rate should be increased to catch back up to other world economies, and Biden has remained firm on increasing the corporate tax rate, saying in a speech last week that the tax hike would level the playing field for large companies and average Americans.
He said: "I'm not trying to punish anybody, but damn it, maybe it's because I come from a middle-class neighborhood, I'm sick and tired of ordinary people being fleeced."
Ayelet Sheffey

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Eurostat: Two Bulgarians Commit Suicide Per Day
Society | July 17, 2018, Tuesday // 13:20| views
On average, two Bulgarians per day take their own lives, as in 2015 the number of suicides in Bulgaria was 682, of which 523 men and 159 women, show data from Eurostat's suicide analysis on the Old Continent for the year in question. This means that 9 Bulgarians per 100,000 people took their lives alone in 2015, with an EU average of 11 per 100,000.
The number of Bulgarians who committed suicide has been decreasing over the years, compared with 714 in 2014, and the peak was in 2011 and 2012, when 800 and 811 Bulgarians killed themselves respectively according to data from the National Center for Public Health and Analyzes (NCPHA), quoted by BTA.
Last year NCPHA worked on the project "Improved mental health services", whose main goal is to reduce the number of suicides in Bulgaria by about 10 per cent.
The project is supported by the Norwegian Financial Mechanism and the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area, as it is mainly working to raise awareness in society about the anxiety and depression that underpin suicide attempts.
Annually, about 3000 Bulgarians try to take their own lives as the ratio of unsuccessful attempts to the successful ones is approximately 4:1.
Nearly half of suicide attempts, as well as the successful ones (about 45 percent), are due to family conflicts, according to experts from the NCFPH.
A second leading reason for the Bulgarians to make an attempt to take their own lives is severe mental disorders - about 12 per cent of suicides. Next: heartbreak - 8 percent of cases; severe physical suffering - 7 per cent; severe financial difficulties - 5 per cent. Only 1-2 percent of the suicides in our country are because people lost their work.
There are more than 56,000 committed suicides in the EU in 2015, accounting for about 1 percent of all deaths in the EU - over 5 million.
Most suicides per capita are recorded in Latvia - 30 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Following are Slovenia - 21 cases, Lithuania and Hungary - 19 cases per 100,000 others.
The lowest share of registered suicides per capita is registered in Cyprus - 4 per 100,000, Greece - 5 per 100,000 and Italy - 6 per 100,000.
In absolute terms, the highest number of suicides was recorded in Germany (10 200) and France (9 200), followed by Poland (5 400), the United Kingdom (4 700), Italy and Spain - 3 600 suicides.
The statistics of our neighbors is quite different: in Greece there are 529 suicides (5 in 100 thousand), in Romania - 2 225 /11 in 100 thousand/, in Serbia - 1 064 /15 per 100 thousand/ and in Turkey - 1 532 suicides - or 2 per 100,000, according to European Statistics.
Overall, more men in the EU commit suicide - almost 8 out of 10 suicides - refer to men and only 20 percent to women. Another characteristic of suicides in the EU is the fact that about 30 percent of them are between the ages of 45 and 60, or every third suicide person in the EU was potentially at the height of their lives and in working age, Eurostat reports.
Tags: suicide, Bulgaria, eurostat
COVID-19 in Bulgaria: 4389 New Cases in the Last 24 hours
Arriving in Bulgaria: Children aged 12 to 18 from Red Zone countries must present a PCR test
Highest mortality in the EU: 88% more deaths in November in Bulgaria
Gardeners: There are not enough seasonal workers
American expert: It depends on Bulgaria whether it wants to return to Russian control
Weather in Bulgaria: Cloudy with Max. Temperatures between 3°C and 8°C


Padur is a village situated in Tirunavalur Block of Viluppuram district in Tamil Nadu. Positioned in rural region of Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu, it is one among the 65 villages of Tirunavalur Block of Viluppuram district. As per the administration register, the village code of Padur is 633687. The village has 1354 families.
According to Census 2011, Padur's population is 6135. Out of this, 3125 are males while the females count 3010 here. This village has 711 kids in the age bracket of 0-6 years. Out of this 377 are boys and 334 are girls.
Literacy rate in Padur village is 60%. 3720 out of total 6135 population is literate here. Among males the literacy rate is 69% as 2187 males out of total 3125 are literate however female literacy rate is 50% as 1533 out of total 3010 females are educated in this Village.
The Negative side is that illiteracy rate of Padur village is 39%. Here 2415 out of total 6135 individuals are illiterate. Male illiteracy rate here is 30% as 938 males out of total 3125 are uneducated. In females the illiteracy rate is 49% and 1477 out of total 3010 females are illiterate in this village.
The number of employed person of Padur village is 3121 however 3014 are non-working. And out of 3121 occupied person 919 peoples are entirely reliant on farming.


See how ingeniously chaotic this bet selection is, both on the table, but much more importantly on the (European) wheel.
It favors the Tiers a bit but is nonetheless very well balanced.
The point here is to be chaotic and not evenly distributed.
If you want even distribution just bet Red or Black.
This system is better played with negative type of progression.
I have used it, and found a positive progession is working well. 1 up on a win. The winnings are very often in a row. It cover a bit much of the table, which is a cost during a losing streak, so I would not use negative progressions. One up on just the winning chip is to consider as well.
The king of the game!
It means, we can play this trick, in a variety of ways. We are basically covering 20 numbers with different bets.
Nothing can perfectly beat a random session but luck. If someone claims perfection in every session, he is either a fool himself or think all to be fools.
Gambling is buying hope on credit.
Thank you Esoito for bringing this up.
I used this for a short time as well and like Ralph used a +1 progression on a win. Good results but it was costly at times when the numbers went against me.
It s normal to have a lot of wins when you bet 20 numbers.
And normal to lose at rapid rate when it goes against, we never win enough on our streaks.
"""And normal to lose at rapid rate when it goes against, we never win enough on our streaks."""
This bet selection is no better than any other.
Wheel doesn t know the order of the pockets.
So if the bet is on pockets that are next to each other, or with 1 gap or with 2-3-4-5etc gaps or mixed, IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE.
It s all about how many pockets you cover and what the(unfair) payment on a win is...and this doesn t change.
Both works or not. Many methods are "good" because they are so even distributed on the wheel, other because they are a sector.
We know sectors on the wheel behave the same as the occur on the table.
In order to say that something is working, it mustn t have the part "sometimes it doesn t work"
If it can lose, then it s not working.
If anything which can not lose could be found, the casino games would adopt changing the rules. It is game not free money.
""" still there is gamblers who keep regular profits ..."""


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When Love Comes to Town ...
It's "A Four Letter Word"
Here's a look at the fun trailer for the new gay comedy "A Four Letter Word." The film is directed by Casper Andreas ("Slutty Summer") and stars Jesse Archer ("Slutty Summer," "Boy Culture"), Charlie David ("Dante's Cove," "Kiss the Bride") and Virginia Bryan ("Slutty Summer") and won QCinema's Best Gay Feature Audience Award. Coming to the Chelsea Clearview Cinema in Manhattan on March 28.
For more information, visit the official site here.
Naked Truth: Be honest, how do you like your Genre? (OhLaLaMag)
Stepping Up: Ellen Degeneres gets emotional shining light to the murder of a gay teen named Larry King in Oxnard, Calif. (BoyCulture)
Kim Kardashian 101: If you're wondering what goes on in the minds of people looking to get famous by "leaking" a sex tape of themselves, look no further. Here are the IM transcripts of blogger JJ Jaxson's conversation with Perez Hilton on how to break into the "business." (Isn't there a class about this he could have taken at Santa Monica College?) (Queerty)
Peebos: Waiter, there's a beard in my steak. (UPI)
Body Slam: The "Tom Brady is the next Calvin Klein underwear model" rumor is making the rounds again. Tom's a handsome guy, but let's face it: he's no Jason Sehorn. (DailyNews)
Tali-banned: Prince Harry tries to do something worthwhile and everyone's gotta ruin it? (AP)
The Victims We Know So Well: Boy George appeared in court to deny he falsely imprisoned a male escort. I think he did it rather honestly. (AP)
SeventiesBack: At last, your Justin Timberlake in a Speedo and pornstache fantasy comes true. (HunkDuJour)
Don't Stand So Close to Me
Barack Obama's open letter to LGBT voters yesterday sure went a long way to undo the early Donnie McClurkin damage. But what do we make of this? Obama strikes me as the type to be pretty straight forward. Would he really be so scared that the right wing nutjobs out there would later seize upon a photo of him with "that mayor" and use it against him? I guess the answer is yes, although I guess that's what politics is all about: Avoiding controversy when you can and then pandering to people when you need them. Obama is certainly not alone here (Hillary and John are just as bad). Unfortunately, it's the idea that Obama is not "one of them" that makes him so appealing to people, yet as this and the Rezko case show, for better or worse he's just another politician.
The Buck(ley) Stops Here
Hottie Robert Buckley keeps me coming back into the "Lipstick Jungle." Everyone's calling him a Scott Speedman lookalike -- what do you think?
Posted by Kenneth M. Walsh at 9:10 AM 11 comments
'Sex' and the Spoilers
Jesus Christ. As if all of the photos from the set around Manhattan hadn't spoiled the "Sex and the City" movie for us all, this trailer pretty much eliminates any need to even rent see it. Watch at your own risk ...
Labels: sex and the city, video
Razr Sharp
It must be awful to be David Beckham, aging so horribly and all. (WireImage)
News in Brief(s)
Did you catch Logo News reporter Itay Hod interviewed by Demetri Martin on "The Daily Show" last night? Couldn't find the clip, but found exercising for you instead.
Music Box: Romeo Void
Filling my Romeo Void
While 48 percent of American teenagers reported buying not one CD in 2007, this old fart spent the year adding lavishly to my collection, with my Amazon purchases reaching new highs in '07. While shopping online last night I came across quite a surprising and wonderful find -- the debut Romeo Void album (1981's "It's a Condition") and singer Debora Iyall's sole solo release (1986's "Strange Language") on compact disc for the first time ever -- packaged on one disc from the good people over at Wounded Bird Records.
Although I had long ago gotten my vinyl of these two gems ripped to disc, an official release (complete with "White Sweater" b-side bonus track "Apache") was what I'd always dreamed of, and if the band actually gets some royalties out of their great work, so much the better. I share this with you because I figure that if I -- one of the band's most psychotic fans -- hadn't even heard about this monumental release (apparently it came out last summer), then I doubt many others have either. Hopefully this will help spread the word to other fans of this often overlooked San Francisco band that was truly one of the highlights of the American New Wave scene.
"Benefactor"/"Never Say Never" EP -- which I wrote about here. The only way this CD reissue of the band's second album along with the "Never Say Never" EP thrown in as bonus tracks could have been better is if it had included the "Never Say Never" 45 b-side "Guards." (That rare track can, however, be found on the fun Sony compilation "Never Say Never: Hits, Rarities & Gems.")
"Instincts" -- the band's third and final album, featuring their one Top 40 hit, "A Girl in Trouble (Is a Temporary Thing)," and the dance club favorite "Say No."
"Never Say Never"
"A Girl in Trouble (Is a Temporary Thing)"
"Say No"
Super bonus! Here are MP3s of Romeo Void's unreleased 1993 reunion demos. The label didn't show much interest, but hardcore fans will love them:
"If I Was Your Cat"
"Stormy Eyes"
"Two Rivers"
"Safe Place"
Debora Iyall can be contacted via Instagram here!
Labels: debora iyall, music box, romeo void, Song of the Day
He Likes Us, He Really Likes Us! Check out Barack Obama's open letter to LGBT voters. (Towleroad)
St. Elmo's Fire Burns Out: Rob Lowe gets a $1 million for his memoirs, then decides not to write 'em. Bummer, 'cause that's a sordid tale I'd have loved to have read. (NYObserver)
Who's Your Daddy? Rugby hunk Ben Cohen recreates Spencer Rowell's iconic "Man and Baby" photo to dreamy effects. (Queerty)
It Seems to Me I've Heard That Song Before: The track list to Madonna's upcoming "Hard Candy" album is revealed and some of the titles sound awfully familiar to me. (BoyCulture) In a related story, the camel toe is back for another round of promotions too. (BoyCulture)
As you may have heard:
Sarah Silverman is f**king Matt Damon ...
And Jimmy Kimmel is f**king Ben Affleck ...
Thursday Ad Watch (02/28)
What I'd give to run into Taylor Kitsch wearing Dockers (oh, Daddy!), although Dylan Walsh I could believe wears 'em ... Never a dull moment over at Dolce & Gabbana ...
Official (212) hottest man ever Dominic Figlio lets his hair grow out for 2(x)ist, alongside JP Calderon ... this boxer has nothing to hide for Ray Ban ...
How friendly is Versilia? Click here to find out ... Mr. All-American for Joe's Jeans ...
I really do not believe people wear Guess clothing anymore, but their ads still are everywhere (no complaints here) ...
I'm not sure if this is an ad or not, but I'm definitely sold on tighty whities on these boys ...
This week's eye-catching advertisements
The Figlio Special
How I love Dominic Figlio, let me count the ways ... see more examples of why I think he is without question the hottest man I've ever blogged about here.
Labels: Dominic Figlio
Page 1 Consider (02/28)
Speak Softly and ...: It sure looks like University of Illinois track star Andrew Zollner has an unfair advantage when it comes to the pole vault. (FantasticsMag)
Refugee of Gangland: Could the Margaret B. Jones story be just the comeback role Lindsay Lohan has been looking for? She certainly could pass for 33. (NYT)
Clinton Campaign Getting Icke: First the Obama terrorist photos and now this. (NYT) Meanwhile, the Obama campaign is lavishing some of its cash advantage on LGBTs with targeted ad buys in Ohio and Texas, leading up to the critical March 4 primaries in both states. (Advocate)
Planet Gay: If you're a fan of indie comics, be sure to check out Brian Andersen's So Super Duper!
Jesus Would Not Approve: For years, the Dobrich family, who are Orthodox Jews, listened to Christian prayers at school potluck dinners, award dinners and meetings of parent-teacher groups and were OK with it. They were used to being one of the only Jewish families around did not have problems with Christians or others. But then at her daughter's graduation a minister's prayer proclaiming Jesus "as the only way to the truth" nudged Mona Dobrich to ask the school board to consider more generic and less exclusionary prayers. Sounds incredibly reasonable -- and restrained -- to me. Wait till you hear what happened to her and her children. (NYT)
Prosecutor Sticks It To 'Em: The prosecution in the murder trial of two men accused of killing gay porn video producer Bryan Kocis says it has received new evidence from the FBI. (365Gay)
Artificial Sweetener: How big of a scumbag do you have to be to steal from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation? (NYT)
Dragon Slayer: A high school hockey coach in Halifax has been told he won't be leading the team next season after a parent complained about offensive material printed in the team's program. Many of the players' bios in the program for the Lockview High Dragons include sexually suggestive language or other offensive material. For example, one makes a crude reference to a player's desire to visit pop singer Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch, while another says a team member will "drop his pants for a quick buck." (CanadianPress)
Tran-it Suit: The New York State supreme court ruled last week that employees of the New York City Transit Authority are not exempt from the city's Human Rights Law, allowing a trans woman to proceed with a discrimination suit, according to a press release from Housing Works. (Advocate)
OMG! The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release of a trove of documents that revealed how Mayor Kwame M. Kilpatrick of Detroit and city lawyers tried to cover up Kilpatrick's extramarital affair with his chief of staff, as well as text messages that could expose the mayor to perjury charges. (NYT)
Those Who Can't ...: The Black Crowes want MAXIM to apologize for trashing its new album without listening to the whole thing, but did they really need to? (AP)
Now I see why Owen Wilson tried to off himself ...
Eye Just Don't Know
I'm really upset to report that my eye problems have returned. My ophthalmologist still cannot properly diagnose the situation with my right cornea, and has arranged for me to see a specialist at the famed New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. At this point I find myself pretty terrified at what they may find wrong with me, although not knowing is probably even worse. I'm praying my eye will be OK again soon and that I might even get a meeting with Dr. Renee Richards out of the deal. I will let you know how it goes Friday.
Corn-Fed Candidate: Hubba hubba. Meet Scott Kleeb, a Democrat who's running for the U.S. Senate in Nebraska. Now here's a candidate I could get behind. (OfficialSite)
Natural-Born Citizens Need Only Apply: Is the Panama Canal Zone-born John McCain even eligible to be president? (ImmigrationProf)
You Don't Say Say Say: It looks like Michael Jackson's pedophile funhouse, Neverland Ranch, really is going to be auctioned off. But besides Jeffrey Epstein, who would want to buy it? (AP)
Posthumous Snub: I guess I'm not the only one who noticed that Brad Renfro was dissed by the Academy Awards from its tribute to those who died in 2007. (AP)
It's So Prisoner Cell Block H: A killer who sued to have a sex change claims her body is becoming more masculine again because she's being denied treatment in prison as she awaits a ruling in her bid for the surgery. Michelle Kosilek, formerly known as Robert, said that for months she has not been allowed to have court-approved hair-removal treatment or access to a specialist to discuss her testosterone levels. Kosilek was sentenced to life in prison in the 1990 murder of his wife. Kosilek said the slaying was self-defense after she poured boiling tea on his genitals. (AP)
Sour Note: Justin Timberlake will induct Madonna into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Is this their way of saying they don't think she really belongs there? (AP)
Trouble Brewing: Starbucks around the country closed for three hours yesterday during prime time for an espresso "re-education camp." That's all well and good. But is there any way the employees could start listening to the customers the first time they order so every drink doesn't have to be remade causing the line to wrap around the block every day? For some reason I can remember every person in the joint's order, but the people working there -- you know, being paid -- can't. (NYT)
Neutering Law: Shouldn't philandering horndog Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa of Los Angeles be more concerned about his own sperm deposits than those of cats and dogs? (AP)
Gas, Food, Lodging: Looking to plan your next big trip? Check out The New York Times Travel Show this weekend at the Jacob Javits Center. (OfficialSite)
Not Everyone Loves a Parade: A 25-year old man convicted of plotting to throw Molotov cocktails into a gay pride march last July in the Croatian capital has been sentenced to 14 months behind bars. (365Gay)
Holy Martina Navratilova: Now the breakup between opera-singing heiress Halina Avery and her real estate agent ex, Molly Caldwell, is playing out in a stinging legal fight that could lead to splintered same-sex couples being treated no differently by the courts than a husband and wife going through a divorce. (NYDN)
Talking the Tawk
Years ago, I got into a HUGE argument discussion with a bunch of my native New Yorker friends/coworkers over how to pronounce certain words. It all started when Matt (from Westchester County) insisted that "Carrie" and "Kerry" were two entirely different-sounding names, and before long "Mary" and "merry" and "Sherrie" and "Shari" were on the table along with a slew of other words. I was completely thrown for a loop. These were fellow wordsmiths, yet they didn't agree with me. I became indignant and things started to get tense (well, for me at least). I maintained that the supposed distinction was nothing but their regional accent, while New Jersey born Seimond and Brooklyn-bred Alisa backed Matt and insisted I was nuts. Well, kids, it took nearly a decade. But amNewYork finally tackled the subject this week, and I'm pretty sure youse are going to have to admit that I was right all along ...
Music Box: The Lemonheads
"Into Your Arms" by The Lemonheads
By the time I finally began to get over my post-'80s music shock (Bananarama is still the bomb!) and started to pay attention to "the new breed," the 1990s were pretty much over. That left me with a number of blind spots, but two bands that did make my radar were The Lemonheads (dreamy Evan Dando was undoubtedly to thank for that) and the ridiculously cool and talented Breeders (I was even one of the 10 people who showed up to see the Kelley Deal 6000 live at the Black Cat back in D.C.).
Jump ahead to 2008 and both of these bands are slated to make concert appearances here in New York in the next few weeks. In case you're wondering, yes, I'll be putting on the ole flannel shirt and pushing my way to the front of the stage and loving every minute of it all. I've got a lost decade to catch up on, you know ...
"Cannonball" by The Breeders
Labels: Breeders, music box, Song of the Day, the lemonheads
Faith * Family * Freedom
When you think conservative Republican values, think Manlove.
Please send resume and 8x10 headshot to:
Office of Senator Larry Craig
ATTN: Mark Foley
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Idaho Senator Larry Craig is currently seeking intern applications for the summer term, which runs from May to August. The application deadline is March 15, however if more time is needed for the application process, please contact Senator Craig's office for an extension. Craig offers paid internships within the Washington, D.C., office. Preference is given to Idaho applicants attending Idaho schools who are in their junior or senior years of college (including graduating seniors).
'"Interns have the chance to be an essential part of a working congressional office," said Craig. "They participate in the legislative process as well as ensure that constituent services run smoothly. For those interested in politics, it is an incredible opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at how our government functions while serving the people of Idaho."
Interns are paired with staff members based on experience and interests, in order to best utilize their talents. They are also expected to fulfill some administrative duties such as answering phones, sorting mail and greeting constituents.
Show Me the Moonie!
Saw this on my brother's blog, a memo from a former colleague of his at the Washington Times (yes, the one owned by Sun Myung Moon, where Bill worked from 1989 to 1997), his successor's successor as copy chief, is making the rounds in the blogosphere:
From: Patrick Tuohy
Subject: Style changes
Here are some recent updates to TWT style.
1) Clinton will be the headline word for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton.
2) Gay is approved for copy and preferred over homosexual, except in clinical references or references to sexual activity.
3) The quotation marks will come off gay marriage (preferred over homosexual marriage).
4) Moderate is approved, but centrist is still allowed.
5) We will use illegal immigrants, not illegal aliens.
(Be sure to read what my brother has to say about No. 3 here.)
Sporting Goods: Zach Parise
Meet Zach Parise, a 23-year-old from Minnesota who plays left wing for the New Jersey Devils. His nickname is "Zach Attack," to which I say bring it on!


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Urban Transport Group frustrated by sidelining of city region role in rail reform consultation
The Urban Transport Group has expressed its frustration that city regions have been sidelined in the Government's consultation on legislation to implement rail transformation, which closes for responses today.
In its response to the consultation, the group (which represents England's largest city regions) said:
"The Urban Transport Group welcomes many of the proposals in this consultation and the ambition to simplify the management of the rail network and allow for longer term and integrated planning. However, the consultation is silent on the integration of rail with the rest of the transport network, especially in the city regions.
"… the authorities and groupings involved in specifying and managing the passenger rail network will have no statutory or formal status or role in any part of the new structure. Given this, the Government should reconsider and give city region transport authorities a clear and statutory role in the new railway framework, so that their expertise and knowledge of local communities can be fully used in managing, planning and developing the rail network, and further devolution of services and infrastructure can be agreed where appropriate, and rail can become part of wider integrated transport networks.
"Overall, the framework in this document is highly centralised, and there are no clear routes set out through which communities, and those representing them, will be able to influence the management and future of rail services, stations and infrastructure in their areas."
Jonathan Bray, Director of the Urban Transport Group, said:
"Although there has been significant engagement throughout the rail reform process, it is frustrating that when it comes to the documentation that the role of city regions is ignored or side-lined. Especially so when one in three journeys are made on partially or fully devolved rail services and when devolving responsibilities for rail to devolved authorities and administrations has been one of the few rail success stories of recent years. So much so that the format by which London and Liverpool City Region have successfully managed their local heavy rail services has been adopted in national rail reform.
"If it is to succeed, rail reform needs to look outwards to people and places and not become an introverted exercise. Railways are not an end in themselves and in the city regions they need to form part of wider integrated public transport networks and our role in making that happen needs to be recognised."
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RE: Upcoming Church Christmas Bazaar with Book Signings and Craft Sales Scheduled.
The first annual Christmas Bazaar at Madison Church of the Nazarene scheduled from 11 AM until 7 PM, Friday, Dec. 2, and from 8 AM until 4 PM, Saturday, Dec. 3 is sponsored by ABC's Ministries, Debbie Smith Crafts, Ken Binkley Signing, Louise Amburn Crafts, and the Madison Church of the Nazarene Crafters. A mini cafe is planned where hot coffee, hot spiced cider, etc. may be purchased.
In addition to the mini Christmas Café, Author Pamela K. Orgeron (Pam), General Partner for ABC's Ministries, will have a limited number of her new books The New ABC's of Life for Children and Adults: Short Stories, Essays, and Poems Promoting Christian Concepts (ABC's Ministries, 2016) and We Survived Sexual Abuse! You Can Too! Personal Stories of Sexual Abuse Survivors with Information about Sexual Abuse Prevention, Effects, and Recovery! (ABC's Ministries, 2016) available to sell and sign as requested.
ABC's Ministries, Louise Amburn and Debbie Smith will be selling Christmas and other crafts. ABC's Ministries will be offering a special on their Christmas ornaments. Buy 10 to 19 ornaments, and get a 10% discount. Buy 20 or more ornaments, get a 20% discount.
Pam is not the only author amid the Madison Nazarene Church congregation. Ken Binkley, author of I Still Remember, also will have copies of his book available. For those who are stock car racing fans, don't forget to come by the Christmas Bazaar to purchase a copy of Ken's book, which document's his life story and much of the history of stock car racing in Nashville.
Homemade cakes and pies also will be among the items for sale at the Christmas Bazaar. For those who don't like to or can't bake, these take home desserts would be great to keep in your freezer and bring out for Christmas dinner.
Additionally, CDs of hymns from The Kahler Family (Pastor James Kahler; wife Deanna; son Bradley; and, daughter Jenna) will be available for purchase. Pastor Kahler is pastor at the Madison Bible Holiness Church.
Please help us spread the word. Everyone is welcome to attend the Christmas Bazaar at Madison Church of the Nazarene.


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For Black Women, Police Brutality And Sexual Harassment Go Hand In Hand
By Zeba Blay
There is a moment in the McKinney, Texas pool party video that's both horrifying and absurd: when Cpl. Eric Casebolt manhandles, violently restrains, then sits on top of an unarmed, 15-year-old, bikini-clad black girl as she cries for her mother.
The absurdity, of course, lies in how unnecessary and over-the-top Casebolt's behavior is (earlier in the YouTube clip, he barrel rolls across a lawn for no reason in particular). But the horror emerges from the undertones of sexual violence in that instant. Casebolt pulls the girl by her hair, forces her face against the ground and presses his knee into her back -- all while she pleads for him to stop. Here's a grown man, forcing a young girl into submission against her will. The video acts as a prime example of the inherent reality of both physical and sexual harassment against black women and girls at the hands of cops.
The scene is reminiscent of a video that went viral last year. The clip featured 51-year-old Marlene Pinnock being punched repeatedly by California Highway Patrolman Daniel Andrew. Equally as problematic as his brute force was the compromising and dehumanizing position the patrolman had her in. Andrew straddled Pinnock as he beat her, with her torso and bra exposed. Pinnock later reached a settlement in the case, with Andrew never charged, and his sexual harassment never acknowledged.
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Online campaigns like #sayhername and #blackwomenslivesmatter have attempted to highlight the discrimination black women face from police. And yet, while awareness is growing, a meaningful discussion has yet to begin about the oft-present undercurrents of sexual harassment.
It's unsurprising, as there has been very little research about the connection between police brutality and sexual assault. According to the Cato Institute, over nine percent of the reported police misconduct in 2010 was sexual assault -- second only to the use of excessive force. Of that percentage, women of color are undoubtedly impacted.
For example, stop-and-frisk, the controversial policy that's been overwhelmingly viewed as a form of racial profiling, has affected black women just as it has affected black men. In 2012, Harlem Heights resident Crystal Pope relayed to theGrio the deep embarrassment and confusion she felt while being frisked by cops who stopped her while searching for a rapist on the loose.
"They patted around my waistline and butt. They were so aggressive," Pope said. "It was all so intense and very upsetting."
It's that same deep embarrassment that's painfully visible on the face of the teen girl in the McKinney video. Casebolt's behavior, as in all cases of police brutality, was not about protecting and serving. It was about dominance, ego, and authority, and when confronted with a young black girl it manifested itself through a sexual and physical aggression that was patently inappropriate -- but unsurprising. There are some who will say that it is a "reach" to accuse Casebolt of sexual assault. But in the case of a grown man physically dominating a 15-year-old girl, it's hard to see how else it can be described.
Black female bodies have long been sites of trauma, carrying not only the weight of the past, but present stereotypes that dehumanize and sexualize young girls before they even hit puberty. Casebolt did not think he was restraining a helpless teenaged girl, but a "black woman," with all the stereotypes and stigma that includes. This, it seems, was justification enough for her treatment.
As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen of Casebolt will even be charged. But as outrage spreads, it's important that the victimization, humiliation, and inherent sexual harassment that takes place in the video does not go unchecked. Even now, supporters have come out for both the police force in McKinney and Casebolt, who has been suspended --- with pay. Owners of the pool where the incident occurred put up signs thanking the police for keeping them safe.
But what about the safety of the teenagers at the pool, for the young girl who was brutally restrained despite having nothing to do with the initial disturbance? We should show concern for them, too.
#SayHerName Vigil
Zeba Blay
Senior Culture Writer, HuffPost
Black Voices Sexual Harassment Sexual Assault Police Brutality Race
The mother of Shelly Frey, Sharon Wilkerson, speaking for her daughter lost to police violence.
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Kim Ki-sung ( born May 14, 1985) is a South Korean professional ice hockey left winger. He is currently a free agent having last played for Anyang Halla of Asia League Ice Hockey (ALIH). Ki-sung was voted the "Young guy of the year "(Rookie of the year) in his first season in Asia League Ice Hockey.

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Milton Rokeach (né le  à Hrubieszów - mort le ) est un psychologue américain.

Après des études au Brooklyn College et un doctorat (Ph.D) à l'Université de Californie à Berkeley, Rokeach devient professeur de psychologie sociale à l'Université d'État du Michigan et à l'Université d'État de Washington. En 1984, il reçoit le Kurt Lewin Memorial Award de l'American Psychological Association.

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 The Open and Closed Mind, 1960
 The Three Christs of Ypsilanti, 1964 - en français Les Trois christs, Gallimard, 1967
 Beliefs, Attitudes and Values: A Theory of Organization and Change, 1968
 The Nature of Human Values, 1973

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Naissance en décembre 1918
Décès en octobre 1988
Étudiant de l'université de Californie à Berkeley
Décès à 69 ans


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The aim of the present study was to investigate the incidence of adverse events (AEs) during intra-hospital transport (IHT) of critically ill patients and evaluate the risk factors associated with these events.
This prospective multicenter observational study was performed in 34 intensive care units in China during 20 consecutive days from 5 November to 25 November 2012. All consecutive patients who required IHT for diagnostic testing or therapeutic procedures during the study period were included. All AEs that occurred during IHT were recorded. The incidence of AEs was defined as the rate of transports with at least one AE. The statistical analysis included a description of demographic and clinical characteristics of the cohort as well as identification of risk factors for AEs during IHT by univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses.
In total, 441 IHTs of 369 critically ill patients were analyzed. The overall incidence of AEs was 79.8 % (352 IHTs). The proportion of equipment- and staff-related adverse events was 7.9 % (35 IHTs). The rate of patient-related adverse events (P-AEs) was 79.4 % (349 IHTs). The rates of vital sign–related P-AEs and arterial blood gas analysis–related P-AEs were 57.1 % (252 IHTs) and 46.9 % (207 IHTs), respectively. The incidence of critical P-AEs was 33.1 % (146 IHTs). The rates of vital sign–related critical P-AEs and arterial blood gas analysis–related critical P-AEs were 22.9 % (101 IHTs) and 15.0 % (66 IHTs), respectively. All data collected in our study were considered potential risk factors. In the multivariate analysis, predictive factors for P-AEs were pH, partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood, lactate level, glucose level, and heart rate before IHT. Furthermore, the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score, partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood, lactate level, glucose level, heart rate, respiratory rate, pulse oximetry, and sedation before transport were independent influential factors for critical P-AEs during IHT.
The incidence of P-AEs during IHT of critically ill patients was high. Risk factors for P-AEs during IHT were identified. Strategies are needed to reduce their frequency.
Chinese Clinical Trial Register identifier ChiCTR-OCS-12002661. Registered 5 November 2012.
Intra-hospital transport (IHT) is an inevitable and important part of intensive care unit (ICU) care. IHT is frequently required to perform diagnostic or therapeutic procedures for critically ill patients. Transported patients have more significant illnesses than patients not requiring transport . Additionally, adverse events (AEs) during IHT occur commonly, and transported patients have significantly higher risks than non-transported patients in the ICU [1–3]. The decision to transport a critically ill patient is based on an assessment of the potential benefits and risks . Knowledge of the incidence of AEs and risk factors for AEs during IHT is essential for scheduling safe ICU patient transport.
The overall incidence of AEs during IHT of critically ill patients reportedly ranges from 1.7 % to 75.7 % [5, 6]. Several explanations have been proposed for this wide range. One explanation is the different types of patients studied. Patients studied include those in the medical ICU , surgical ICU , anesthesiological ICU , neurological ICU , and emergency department [9–11]; mechanically ventilated patients [2, 3, 12]; and patients going to different transport destinations. Another explanation is the different definitions of AEs used among various reports. The most commonly used AE classifications are equipment/staff- and patient-related adverse events (P-AE) [12–14]. However, there is no standard definition of respiratory or circulatory AEs. A third explanation for the wide range of AEs during IHT is the different time periods studied. AEs related to IHT can occur during transport or secondarily even on the following day. Finally, the wide range may be explained by different programs used to limit AEs. This includes the use of specialized transport teams during IHT  or the use of designed transport checklists by acting nurses before the patients are transported .
To our knowledge, this is the first multicenter observational study to comprehensively identify the incidence and risk factors of AEs during the IHT of different ICU patients. These findings will help train a cadre of IHT personnel to perform safer ICU patient transport.
A prospective multicenter observational study was carried out in 34 closed ICUs (with staff members formally trained in critical care) in China during 20 consecutive days from 5 November to 25 November 2012 (Fig. 1). All consecutive patients who required IHT for diagnostic testing or therapeutic procedures during the study period were included. The study design and informed consent form were both approved by the medical ethics committee of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University (the organizer institution). The study was registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Register as ChiCTR-OCS-12002661.
No specific protocol, including special staff training, was used to manage critically ill patients before or during IHT. The risk or benefit of IHT for critically ill patients was assessed by the in-charge ICU physician. Patients who were transported to the operating room or the general ward after diagnostic testing were excluded. Written informed consent was obtained from the patients or their guardians or family members.
Each participating ICU had a written procedure for data collection. All data were collected by trained observers from each participating ICU using a case report form. The observation period was divided into three parts: pre-IHT, IHT, and post-IHT. The pre-IHT period was defined as the time before the patient departed for IHT, and the post-IHT period was defined as the time after the patient returned to their ICU bed. Each period was measured with a maximum error of 5 minutes. All data in the pre-IHT period was established as baseline information.
Patient characteristics were collected immediately after the patient was enrolled in the study. The severity of illness was determined using Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II scores obtained on the day of transport. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score was evaluated on the basis of the patient's last condition before transport if the patient had been sedated. IHT characteristics such as the transport destination were also recorded. Arterial blood gas analysis findings [pH, partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (PaO2), partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood (PaCO2), bicarbonate, lactate level, and glucose level] were reviewed during the pre-IHT and post-IHT periods. Transport monitors were used to collect vital signs [systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, mean arterial pressure, heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR), and pulse oximetry (SpO2)] every 5 minutes during the entire observation period. The vital signs and arterial blood gas analysis findings were categorized according to severity [15–17] (Fig. 2).
All AEs that occurred during IHT were recorded, regardless of whether a treatment was performed. AEs were classified as equipment- and staff-related adverse events (E-AEs) or as P-AEs. A P-AE was defined as any event that affected patient stability. A vital sign–related or arterial blood gas analysis–related P-AE was defined as an AE associated with detection of abnormal or more severe monitored parameters during the IHT period and the post-IHT period. A critical P-AE was defined as a vital sign or arterial blood gas analysis parameter with more severe abnormality detected (category 2 or worse), as well as other life-threatening events such as airway obstruction, accidental extubation, cardiac arrest, malignant arrhythmias, and others. Different AEs might occur during one transport. The incidence of AEs was defined as the rate of transports with at least one AE.
The sample size was calculated using the formula n = z 2 α/2π(1 − π)/δ2 (where α = 0.05, z α/2 = 1.96, π = 50 %, and δ = 5 %). Because the known incidence of AEs from previous studies of ICU patients during transport varies from 1.7 % to 75.7 %, we calculated the sample size as 384 IHTs with the assumption that 50 % of patients would experience an AE. We anticipated that 10 % of the data would be missing, which increased the target IHT sample size to 422.
Statistical analysis was performed using SAS software (release 9.13, serial 989155; SAS Institute, Cary, NC, USA). Quantitative variables are reported as mean with standard deviation or as median with 25th and 75th percentiles. Qualitative data are described as values or percentages. A P value <0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Possible risk factors for P-AEs during IHT were identified first by univariate logistic regression analysis. Those with a significance level <0.05 were included in a stepwise multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results are reported as the odds ratio (OR) with 95 % confidence interval (CI).
In total, 376 critically ill patients were enrolled during the study period (Fig. 3). These patients underwent 448 IHTs. Seven IHTs were excluded because of a lack of data documentation (n = 2) or a patient age <18 years (n = 5). Thus, 369 critically ill patients with 441 IHTs were included in the analysis. Fifty-six patients underwent more than 1 IHT, including 42 with 2 IHTs, 12 with 3 IHTs, and 2 with 4 IHTs. Thus, 72 IHTs were not the first IHT for that patient during that ICU stay. Patient and clinical characteristics before IHT were determined (Tables 1 and 2).
Patient IHT characteristics were evaluated (Table 3). In total, 433 IHTs (98.2 %) were to only one location, most commonly for computed tomographic imaging (380 IHTs, 86.2 %). Other destinations included ultrasonography (18 IHTs, 4.1 %), radiation treatment (8 IHTs, 1.8 %), magnetic resonance imaging (7 IHTs, 1.6 %), endoscopy (4 IHTs, 0.9 %), and angiography (4 IHTs, 0.9 %). Only eight IHTs (1.8 %) were to more than one location. Eighty-three IHTs (18.8 %) were emergent. The majority of IHTs (438 IHTs, 99.3 %) were carried out successfully. Three patients were not transferred successfully, owing to serious AEs (airway obstruction, accidental extubation, and a low SpO2 of 60 %, respectively). A minority of IHTs were performed between 5:00 pm and 8 am (27 IHTs, 6.1 %). The median duration of IHT was 25 minutes (25th–75th percentile range 20–35 minutes).
Table 4 shows the incidence and types of AEs during IHT. The overall incidence of AEs was 79.8 % (352 IHTs). The proportion of E-AEs was 7.9 % (35 IHTs). Most of these involved a disconnected monitor power source or monitor power failure (11 IHTs, 2.5 %), disconnected or depleted oxygen supply (9 IHTs, 2.0 %), or unexpected delays during transport (8 IHTs, 1.8 %). The rate of P-AEs was 79.4 % (349 IHTs). The rates of vital sign–related P-AEs and arterial blood gas analysis–related P-AEs were 57.1 % (252 IHTs) and 46.9 % (207 IHTs), respectively. Other P-AEs comprised mainly anxiety (66 IHTs, 15.0 %), agitation (49 IHTs, 11.1 %), resistance to ventilation when intubated (54 IHTs, 12.2 %), and pain or discomfort (27 IHTs, 6.1 %). The incidence of critical P-AEs was 33.1 % (146 IHTs) (Table 5). The rates of vital sign–related and arterial blood gas analysis–related critical P-AEs were 22.9 % (101 IHTs) and 15.0 % (66 IHTs), respectively. The majority of these AEs involved RR abnormality or more severe (54 IHTs, 12.2 %), HR abnormality or more severe (31 IHTs, 7.0 %), PaO2 abnormality or more severe (30 IHTs, 6.8 %), and lactate level abnormality or more severe (28 IHTs, 6.4 %). One accidental extubation and one airway obstruction occurred. No patient experienced cardiac arrest during the study period.
When a vital sign–related P-AE was defined as an AE associated with detection of abnormal or more severe monitored parameters only in the post-IHT period, the rates of vital sign–related P-AEs and critical P-AEs were 29.5 % (130 IHTs) and 11.8 % (52 IHTs), respectively.
Univariate and stepwise multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors present before or during IHT that were related to an increase in P-AEs in critically ill patients during transport. Comparisons were made between reference category and each of the remaining groups per characteristic.
Table 6 shows the risk factors for P-AEs during IHT. Patient characteristics did not significantly affect the occurrence of P-AEs during transport. Univariate logistic regression analysis showed that the APACHE II score and vasoactive drug support before transport were associated with P-AEs during IHT. More specifically, patients with an APACHE II score ≥20 had a significantly higher incidence of P-AEs than did those with an APACHE II score ≤11 (P = 0.02). More P-AEs occurred in patients with a pH, PaCO2, lactate level, glucose level, HR, and RR in severity category 1 or 2 than in severity category 0 (P < 0.05). However, after adjusting for potential confounding factors through the multivariate analysis, only pH, PaCO2, lactate level, glucose level, and HR were independent influential factors for P-AEs during IHT (P < 0.05). Significantly more P-AEs occurred in patients with these parameters in severity category 1 or 2 than in severity category 0 (P < 0.05). Ventilation and transport characteristics were not associated with P-AEs during IHT. There was no evidence that patients receiving analgesia or sedation had more P-AEs during transport.
Risk factors for critical P-AEs during IHT are shown in Table 7. Univariate logistic regression analysis identified pre-IHT parameters or transport characteristics associated with P-AEs during IHT (P < 0.05), namely weight, APACHE II score, GCS score, number of catheters, PaO2, lactate level, glucose level, HR, RR, SpO2, sedation before transport, vasoactive drug support during transport, and emergency transport. In the multivariate logistic regression analysis, APACHE II score, PaO2, lactate level, glucose level, HR, RR, SpO2, and sedation before transport were independent influential factors for critical P-AEs during IHT (P < 0.05). Furthermore, patients with an APACHE II score ≥20 had a significantly higher incidence of critical P-AEs than did patients with an APACHE II score ≤11 (P = 0.01). A significantly higher rate of critical P-AEs occurred in patients with a parameter pre-IHT (PaO2, lactate level, glucose level, HR, RR, and SpO2) in severity category 1 or 2 than in severity category 0 (P < 0.05). Ventilation, night transport, multiple IHTs of one patient, and transport duration were not associated with critical P-AEs during IHT.
To our knowledge, this is the first prospective multicenter study of the incidence and risk factors for AEs during IHT in both medical and surgical ICU patients, including both mechanically ventilated and non-ventilated patients. Three previous reports of IHT of ICU patients contained more transports than our study. One observational study was carried out in a cohort of 452 IHTs of 226 adults and infants from 3 anesthesiology ICUs in Austria . In total, 4.2 % of IHTs were associated with a critical incident. Kue et al.  reported an AE rate of 1.7 % in a retrospective study of 3358 IHTs by a specialized transport team in the United States. AEs included hypoxia and alterations in blood pressure. Furthermore, a multicenter cohort of 1782 mechanically ventilated adult ICU patients with 3006 IHTs experienced 621 AEs (37.4 %). The authors of that study compared 1659 transported patients with 3344 patients who were not transported . Pneumothorax, atelectasis, ventilator-associated pneumonia, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and hypernatremia were reported as complications that occurred more frequently in the transported population. A longer ICU stay, but not a higher mortality rate, was found in transported patients than in non-transported patients. No risk factors for AEs were reported. Perhaps an approach integrating multiple vital signs derangements in one score, such as the Modified Early Warning Score, might be helpful as a predictor. Additionally, AEs have been reported in many studies with more critically ill patients during inter-hospital transport [18–23] than we included in our study, but few data have documented the risks [24–26]. Although these findings were derived from studies on inter-hospital transport, they may also apply to IHT .
Reported rates of transfer-related AEs vary among different studies, not only because of differences in incidences but also because different definitions were used . How to more reasonably define vital sign–related or laboratory work–related AEs is unclear. First, conditions of critically ill patients are prone to change even without transport. It is difficult to tell if these changes would have occurred if the patients had remained where they were. Second, no definition perfectly distinguishes whether such changes are actually adverse or simply represent physiologic variability among patients. Third, sicker patients are more likely to deteriorate during transfer . Therefore, even a minimal change in vital signs or laboratory work might be clinically important.
Vital signs and arterial blood gas analysis findings were classified according to their severity in our study, and changes in severity categories were used to define vital sign–related and arterial blood gas analysis–related P-AEs. However, not all of the above-mentioned problems can be solved by this definition. We believe that a consensus on the definition of transfer-related AEs must be reached in the future to allow for appropriate comparison of AE rates.
In this study, we evaluated 369 adult critically ill patients with 441 IHTs. The overall incidence of AEs was 79.8 %, and 33.1 % of IHTs were associated with a critical P-AE. These findings are similar to those in some previous reports [9, 12–14] but greater than those in the largest studies evaluating IHT of ICU patients. These results are noteworthy, such that physicians should pay greater attention to the safety of critically ill patients during IHT.
A greater number of clinical characteristics were assessed in our study than in previous reports. The high AE rate found in our study is attributable to the definition of P-AE. First, vital signs were monitored and noted every 5 minutes during transport; thus, more transient events might have been captured than in previous studies . In total, 57.1 % of the IHTs were associated with vital sign–related P-AEs, and 22.9 % of the IHTs were associated with vital sign–related critical P-AEs. However, if changes in these variables during the IHT period were not detected (vital signs were observed or collected just before and after transport, like in most previous studies), the rates of vital sign–related P-AEs and critical P-AEs were 29.5 % and 11.8 %, respectively. More than half of the vital sign–related P-AEs might not have been identified. Second, the careful observation of arterial blood gas values before and after IHT may also have contributed to the high AE rate, assessed in few previous studies [12, 27]. The incidence of arterial blood gas analysis–related P-AEs was unexpectedly high (46.9 % of IHTs). Additionally, AEs during IHT related to lactate (42 IHTs, 9.5 %) and bicarbonate (36 IHTs, 8.2 %) levels have not been reported previously. Patient glucose levels during IHT were described in only one recent report . The rates of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia in this study were 3.38 % and 23.75 %, respectively. The percentage of glucose level deterioration was 8.8 % (39 IHTs) in our study, and a low rate of critical glucose level deterioration was found in our patients (6 IHTs, 1.4 %). These occurrences may be secondary to interruptions in nutrition support or insulin therapy during transport.
Identification of E-AEs is important because such AEs can lead to P-AEs. The incidence of E-AEs in the present study (35 IHTs, 7.9 %) was lower than rates reported in previous studies (11–34 %) [13, 28]. Most E-AEs were related to a disconnected power source or power failure of a monitor, a disconnected or depleted oxygen supply, or unexpected delays. These AEs were associated with insufficient preparation before IHT that did not take into account potential risk factors. Careful preparation of equipment before transport and assistance by well-trained personnel during IHT should minimize these problems.
Accurate assessment of the risk/benefit ratio of each transport is the key to reducing AEs during IHT of critically ill patients. Physicians should consider both the indications for and risk factors associated with IHT.
Adult ICU assessment models of illness severity have been used to predict patient outcomes for three decades [29, 30]. Several researchers have evaluated the predictive value of AEs during transport of critically ill patients. The Therapeutic Intervention Scoring System score is reportedly associated with the occurrence of AEs during transport . The Simplified Acute Physiology Score II and Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score have not been reported to predict AEs during transport [3, 25]. Disease severity as assessed by APACHE II scores was correlated with a higher risk of physiologic deterioration . In the present study, the APACHE II score on the day of IHT was not an independent influential factor for P-AEs during IHT, but patients with an APACHE II score ≥20 had a significantly higher incidence of critical P-AEs than did patients with an APACHE II score ≤11. Further work is needed to evaluate the use of illness severity scores in predicting AEs during IHT.
The use of artificial airways was not associated with P-AEs during IHT by logistic regression analysis. Ventilated patients experience physical discomfort, anxiety, and hemodynamic instability and might be at higher risk for P-AEs during transport. However, our study showed that mechanical ventilation was not a risk factor for P-AEs during IHT, in contrast to previous reports [6, 26]. This result may be because of the lower incidence of E-AEs in our study or because ventilation settings were not analyzed in this study. Better characterization of these risks in patients requiring ventilation is needed.
Excluding the bicarbonate level, arterial blood gas analysis parameters before transport were significantly related to P-AEs or critical P-AEs during IHT in our study. These variables have not been studied as potential risk factors for AEs during IHT of ICU patients. Strauch et al.  reported that patients who died within 24 h after inter-hospital transport had a lower pH. Patients with an abnormal pH and PaCO2 were more prone to developing P-AEs during transport, and PaO2 was an independent influential factor for critical P-AEs. Blood lactate concentrations have been widely used as an indicator of disease severity [32, 33], and elevated lactate clearance is reportedly predictive of lower mortality in critically ill patients . A high lactate level (≥2 mmol/L) before transport was a predictive factor for P-AEs or critical P-AEs during IHT of the patients in the present study. Additionally, a glucose level <4 or >10 mmol/L before transport was identified as a predictive factor for P-AEs or critical P-AEs during IHT.
Patients with physiologic instability before transport had a higher incidence of AEs during inter-facility transport . Abnormal vital signs are reported to be strongly associated with adverse outcomes . Our study found that vital signs were associated with P-AEs during IHT; this has not been described in previous studies. Patients with an HR <50 or >110 had more P-AEs than those in a safe severity category. Furthermore, RR and SpO2 were both influential factors for critical P-AEs during IHT. However, blood pressure was not found to be related to the occurrence of P-AEs in our study.
The duration of transport is also reportedly associated with AEs during transport of critically ill patients [26, 31]. IHT should be coordinated with the destination to shorten travel time and delays as much as possible. However, our results showed that a long IHT duration was not a significant risk factor for P-AEs, which is the same result found by Seymour et al. . Unlike a similar study , emergency transport was not found to significantly increase the risk of P-AEs in our patients. Night transport and multiple IHTs of the same patient at different times were not risk factors for P-AEs during IHT, as previously described [3, 6]. These transport-related factors must be further investigated with more IHT cases.
Anxiety or agitation was recorded in more than 25 % of transports. Pain, discomfort, and resistance to ventilation when intubated occurred in about 19 % of IHTs. These AEs were perhaps due to inadequate analgesia and sedation in our patients. Patient sedation before transport is a well-described risk factor for AEs during IHT , but sedation was associated only with critical P-AEs in our study. Further research on this association is needed.
Various maneuvers have been reported to improve patient IHT outcomes. Transport monitors are not routinely used during the IHT of ICU patients in China, although recommendations for their use have been published . Transport monitoring is an essential part of IHT. Manual ventilation of critically ill mechanically ventilated patients can be performed safely during transport . However, transport ventilators provide more reliable and stable ventilatory support than do manual ventilators and are preferable for IHT . Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation is increasingly being used in patients with acute respiratory failure in the ICU setting . The authors of one study reported that dedicated non-invasive ventilators allow better patient–ventilator synchrony than do ICU and transport ventilators . Availability of a medical emergency team can also improve outcomes after AEs . Use of resistive heating has been shown to be effective in maintaining the core temperature of ICU patients during IHT .
Recommendations for the IHT of critically ill patients have been published [4, 35, 41–44]. These recommendations cover pretransport coordination and communication, care of patient equipment, patient monitoring during transport, preparation of the patient before transport, documentation of transport, and training of caregivers involved in the transport processes. However, hospitals should implement policies and procedures to mitigate the risks associated with IHT in practice .
This study has several limitations. The impact of IHT on patient outcomes, such as the ICU or hospital length of stay and mortality rate, was not evaluated. Risk factors for E-AEs during IHT were not analyzed, owing to the inadequate case numbers. Because more than 50 % of the data for pain scales and sedation scores before or during transport were missing, their predictive values for AEs were not assessed in our study. Patient diagnosis, electrolyte levels, use of neuromuscular blockade medication, use of nutritional support, fluid therapy, use of infusion pumps, ventilator modes and settings, and accompanying personnel were also not evaluated as potential influential factors for P-AEs. Finally, standardized methods to transport patients, such as the use of transport protocols or well-trained transport teams, may reduce the incidence of AEs during transport. These programs used in the ICUs that participated in our study might have been important influential factors for AEs. However, the information was not recorded, and further research is needed.
To our knowledge, this is the first prospective multicenter study to comprehensively identify the incidence and risk factors of AEs during the IHT of different ICU patients. A high P-AE rate was found in our patients. Risk factors for P-AEs during IHT were identified. These included abnormal pH and PaCO2, high lactate levels, and specific glucose levels before transport. Critical P-AEs were associated with the APACHE II score, PaO2, lactate level, glucose level, HR, RR, SpO2, and sedation before transport. Strategies designed to minimize AEs during IHT are needed in practice.
The incidence of P-AEs during IHT of ICU patients in this multicenter study in China was very high.
New risk factors for P-AEs during IHT were abnormal PH and PaCO2, high lactate levels, and specific glucose level before transport. Critical P-AE was associated with APACHE II score, PaO2, lactate level, glucose level, HR, RR, SpO2, and sedation before transport.
Strategies designed to minimize AE during IHT are needed in practice.
Liu Jia and Hongliang Wang contributed equally to this work.
A comment to this article is available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13054-016-1260-2.
We acknowledge all participating ICUs for providing data. We also acknowledge Jiangsu Singch Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. for funding this study.
LJ and HW conceived the study, oversaw all aspects of the study, designed of the study, analyzed the data, and drafted and revised the manuscript. YG assisted in study design, performed data acquisition, and helped to draft the manuscript. HL helped with the acquisition and interpretation of data and revised the manuscript. KY participated in the design of the study, carried out data analysis, and helped to draft and revise the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Kaijiang Yu is the president of Chinese Society of Critical Care Medicine, and president of the third Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University.


50th birthday parties are a huge moment in a person's life! You can combine a 50th birthday party them with a dog birthday party theme to create a custom party for the dog lover in your life turning 50!
We all love our pets and treat them like little people, so encourage friends and family to bring their well behaved dogs and enjoy these ideas for 50th birthday party ideas that involve dogs!
Throwing an adopt a dog party is the perfect dog theme for someone who loves to be a part of their community, help homeless pets, and do something to make the world a better place.
Get together with your local animal shelter, pet adoption store, or even a local vet. Let them know you are a local dog love and would love to throw a get together that is a celebration as well as a chance for others to see and meet local dogs that need adopting.
This is a fun way to share your love of dogs, let other's know there is a need out there, and have a great birthday celebrating as well as helping.
If the dogs can not visit during your party then ask for videos of the dogs. Many local TV cable channels show these, so you can have the videos of needy pets playing at the party. Ask for any gifts to be donation to the local dog or animal shelter!
Why not throw a regular old birthday party with artist. Invite the (well behaved) dogs along to the party. Let your birthday party guests know if they have a social dog that can behave well around adults, children, and other dogs, that they are more than welcome to bring them to your birthday party!
Be sure to have human cake as well as dog friendly treats. You can have simple dog biscuits or bake elaborate dog friendly treats yourself!
Be sure to have plenty of water bowls around to keep your furry friends cool while they are at the birthday party!
Finally, a fiftieth birthday party is big deal, so why not splurge for a little entertainment? Look for local dogs that can perform in your area. These can range from Frisbee dogs who like to see and be seen at local dog shows ot dogs that can perform tricks, like jumping through hoops and so forth.
Search for these online and check with your local vet! You will be surprised at the number of over achieving performing dogs in your area!


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CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 41
RE:   S.B. No. 590
S.D. 1
H.D. 1
C.D. 1
Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say
Speaker, House of Representatives
Your Committee on Conference on the disagreeing vote of the
Senate to the amendments proposed by the House of Representatives
in S.B. No. 590, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO RESTRAINING AND PROTECTIVE
ORDERS,"
having met, and after full and free discussion, has agreed to
recommend and does recommend to the respective Houses the final
passage of this bill in an amended form.
The purpose of this bill is to provide uniformity among and
consistency between the penalty provisions for violations of
domestic abuse protective orders.
Your Committee on Conference finds that the penalties for
violating temporary restraining orders and protective orders must
be standardized to assure adequate and appropriate consequences
for those who choose to ignore a court order designed to prevent
further harassment, threats, and violence.
Therefore, your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1)  Adding that a violation of a temporary restraining
order must be a knowing or intentional violation within
section 586-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), in order
to be consistent with all other orders granted pursuant
to chapter 586, HRS;
(2)  Conforming sections 586-11 and 580-10, HRS, by
including similar language presently contained in
section 586-4, HRS, relating to mandatory fines and
sentencing;
(3)  Making a conforming amendment to section 601-3.6, HRS,
relating to the spouse and child abuse special account
by including reference to sections 586-11 and 580-10,
HRS; and
(4)  Making technical, non-substantive changes for the
purposes of clarity and style.
Your Committee on Conference is in accord with the intent
and purpose of S.B. No. 590, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, as amended herein,
and recommends that it pass Final Reading in the form attached
hereto as S.B. No. 590, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1.
MANAGERS ON THE PART OF THE        MANAGERS ON THE PART OF THE
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PAUL T. OSHIRO, Co-Chair           AVERY B. CHUMBLEY, Co-Chair
SYLVIA J. LUKE, Co-Chair           MATTHEW M. MATSUNAGA, Co-Chair
ERIC G. HAMAKAWA, Member           LES IHARA, JR., Member
SOL P. KAHO`OHALAHALA, Member      WHITNEY ANDERSON, Member
MARILYN B. LEE, Member
EMILY J. AUWAE, Member


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When time passes after a national tragedy, new outrages fill the vacuum of attention. And attention on the first thing goes largely silent.
In the case of Sia's "The Greatest," the video brings the Orlando Massacre back in to full view—and is a masterclass in filmmaking, songwriting and choreography. I said the same about Adele's "Hello" in that it pushed the bar higher in terms of multi-pronged excellence. In this case, though, Sia is on a mission to keep attention on an attack that's all but faded from people's Twitter timelines.
This video also is an homage to the directorial and editing longshot—where the camera trains on the subjects for an entire scene or scenes. In today's cinematic storytelling, it's all but banished to the dustbin of history—just ask Paul Greengrass giving me a Bourne migraine. Not in this video though.
I wrote a recap post of artists who paid homage to the Pulse nightclub shooting, and will continue to report on artists working to change and elevate conversations. In this case, though, Sia takes us a step further by spurring us to contemplate which awards this song and accompanying video will win.
Although I've had my issues with CBS News recently, this 9/11 piece has got to be one of the finest examples of TV journalism since Scott Pelley's report on Deepwater Horizon (which has been adapted for the screen). The 15th anniversary of 9/11 brought up many feelings in me, as a native New Yorker, and the event has been politicized in disgusting ways.
But Martha Teichner's report above is as elegant as it is poignant; storytelling with open-ended maturity. And mark my words: it will win awards.
While we're on the subject of journalism, Keith Olbermann has always been a personal hero—he was one of the earliest and loudest critics of the Bush administration and the invasion of Iraq. He's back just in time for Election 2016 with a gig with GQ Digital.
Remembering Chris "Crusty" Haddle today with this little ditty from back in January. He used to imitate the band *NSYNC's video choreography and we'd even do it during tennis matches. This is a fantastic cover, too, so make sure to check it out.
What if x-rays could speak?
That's the question posed by "Love Has No Labels," a spot by The Ad Council from Valentine's Day 2015. As predicted by AdWeek, the spot won a Creative Arts Emmy for Outstanding Commercial. It's the first such win by a PSA in Emmy history, according to AdWeek.
The reactions from people in the crowd are just as resonant as the people on stage.


Yvan Hamel is Senior Vice President, Product Development at Lumenpulse. In this role, he oversees the management of the product development program, product design, mechanical and optical engineering with a view of testing and improving the full Lumenpulse line of products.
Mr. Hamel has over 25 years of experience in design and product development in the lighting industry, and management of large-scale projects. This experience enables him to lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers and technicians, as well as supervise research and development projects. Prior to joining Lumenpulse, he was Operations Manager at Lumec-Schreder and Senior Project Manager in Product Development at Lumec.
Greg Campbell oversees technology innovation, intellectual property portfolio management and collaboration with the company's product development team. Previously, Mr. Campbell helped manage the product development roadmap and innovation strategy in his role as Electrical Engineering Manager at Philips Color Kinetics.
Prior to joining Philips Color Kinetics, he served as an embedded systems engineer at BNS, where he focused on bringing intelligent solutions and innovative products to market. Mr. Campbell is the author of a number of patents related to solid state lighting technology innovation.
Mr. Campbell holds a Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Patrick Robitaille is the VP of Sales, Canada for Lumenpulse. Mr. Robitaille is responsible for the marketing and sales activities for Lumenpulse brand in Canada. With over 15 years of experience in the lighting industry Mr. Robitaille brings a wealth of technical knowledge, creativity, strategic business development, and leadership to this role.
Prior to this role, Mr. Robitaille held several sales and marketing related positions at Luxtec, including Sales Representative, Sales Operation Director and General Manager. Luxtec, a subsidiary and representative agent of Lumenpulse which, under Mr. Robitaille's management, became one of the most successful specification grade lighting agency in Canada.
Sébastien Jegado is Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the EMEA and APAC regions. In this role, Mr. Jegado is responsible for the sales and service teams, as well as the creative direction and development of the company's marketing efforts, including brand strategies, in these regions.
Mr. Jegado joined the Lumenpulse Group during its founding in 2006 and has occupied various positions that have aided in the company's global growth. Most notably, Mr. Jegado acted as the Quebec market's Account Director before opening the Lumenpulse Group's office in France in 2014, where he managed the group's distribution partners throughout Europe.
Mr. Jegado graduated from the SKEMA Business School in Lille with a Master's Degree and received his MBA from HEC Montréal.