text:
13 members3 Comments 1 Like
72 members31 Comments 4 Likes
226 members8 Likes
275 members7 Likes
Laura has not received any gifts yet
Laura do you still have the tennis social going on? Let me know when you can, I am always interested in meeting new tennis partners to hit with. You can email at firstname.lastname@example.com if that is easier.
Hi, I'm Mark, the founder of Tennisopolis, the world's largest and most active tennis network. Please share Tennisopolis with your friends by supporting our Facebook page. Click here for a Guide to Meet Tennis Partners.
Have a look at our introduction page which will help you navigate the massive network which now has over 44,000 members and 650 local tennis groups.
Friend me,
Mark, The Mayor of Tennisopolis
© 2020 Created by Mark / The Mayor. Powered by


text:
Antidepressant may hold promise for PTSD
Researchers at the Yale School of Medicine have called it "the magic drug," able to halt severe depression and suicidal thoughts in patients within a matter of hours.
Ketamine - used as an anesthetic in human and veterinary medicine - has emerged in the past few years as a promising, rapid-acting antidepressant. When administered intravenously at low doses, it can lift symptoms of deep depression within hours, for seven to 10 days. Typical antidepressants take a month or more for full effect.
As recent studies have confirmed ketamine's effectiveness, researchers are now testing the drug on two conditions that have defied medicinal magic: post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol addiction.
"The findings so far on ketamine (as a fast-acting antidepressant) have been very consistent. The question now is, where do we go with this?" said Dr. John H. Krystal, chairman of the Yale School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry and chief of psychiatry at Yale-New Haven Hospital. "The research is moving in two directions: In what settings would we most want to get people better quickly - and how do we extend the benefits of ketamine" beyond one-dose experimentation?
As part of this stage of study, researchers at Yale, the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, Mount Sinai School of Medicine and other institutions are involved. At New York's Mount Sinai, Dr. Dennis Charney and colleagues are testing whether a single dose of ketamine can reduce core symptoms of PTSD, a debilitating anxiety disorder that afflicts an estimated one in five combat veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
"Better treatments are needed for PTSD because of the seriousness of the disorder, and available treatments are generally only partially effective," said Charney, dean of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and a leading neurobiologist, formerly at Yale. Only two drugs have been FDA-approved for treating PTSD - Zoloft and Paxil - and neither is effective in a majority of patients.
Ketamine works on the glutamate pathway in the brain - a different mechanism than selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Zoloft and Paxil.
"Since glutamate pathways are involved in memory and mood regulation, treatments that target glutamate pathways should be tested for efficacy in PTSD," Charney said.
Four years ago, researchers from the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research reported that ketamine given during surgery to soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with burns on their bodies had an unexpected effect: Those who received the drug had a lower prevalence of PTSD than soldiers who did not. For those receiving ketamine, the prevalence of PTSD was 26.9 percent, versus 46.4 percent for those not receiving ketamine.
"Although traditional thinking has been to associate ketamine administration with increased incidence of PTSD, these results question that relationship," the Army researchers said. "In fact, it seems that ketamine may decrease the prevalence of PTSD in the combat burned patient."
New class of antidepressants?
Ketamine caught the attention of psychiatrists more than a decade ago, when researchers at the Connecticut Mental Health Center discovered that the drug, in low doses, appeared to give patients quick relief from depression. In 2006, a study by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) confirmed that 70 percent of patients with treatment-resistant depression experienced rapid symptom relief with a single intravenous dose of ketamine.
While none of the patients had serious side effects, NIMH researchers cautioned at the time that ketamine was unlikely to become a widely used treatment for depression because of potential side effects, including hallucinations, at higher doses. In the 1990s, ketamine emerged as a popular street drug, known as "Special K."
In recent years, Yale researchers have mapped the mechanism by which ketamine works: It blocks the N-methyl-D-aspartic acid
(NMDA) receptor, operating on the glutamate pathway in the brain in a way that appears to restore synapse connections that may have deteriorated under stress and depression. The drug actually causes a release of glutamate by other receptors.
"The studies we've done suggest that (ketamine) changes the morphology of the brain, after it's out of your system," said Dr. Gerard Sanacora, director of the Yale Depression Research Program.
Now, a number of drug companies, as well as academic institutions, have seized on the glutamate system to test new antidepressant medications. One of the drugs being tested by Yale researchers is Riluzole, which is FDA-approved to treat Lou Gehrig's disease but has shown benefits in treating depression. Pfizer, AstraZeneca and other companies are testing other drugs that modulate glutamate.
Ketamine, which is sold as a generic and under the brand names Ketalar and Ketaject by Pfizer, is the subject of multiple trials.
"As of right now, the initial studies are promising in concept. But in terms of bringing ketamine to clinical practice, we still have some important unanswered questions," such as whether repeat doses work over time, Sanacora said. On the other hand, he said, if glutamate-altering drugs are shown to be effective, "they could be available fairly quickly. We could be looking at a new class of drugs in the next five years."
Chasing glutamate
in alcoholism and
suicidal behavior
Ketamine also has drawn interest from researchers studying alcohol addiction - largely because of findings indicating that the drug's negative effects are blunted, and positive effects more pronounced, in people with a family history of alcoholism.
Researchers at Yale and the West Haven VA are now conducting a study to gauge the effects of ketamine on mood and alcohol consumption in patients who suffer from both depression and alcohol dependence.
Dr. Ismene Petrakis, chief of psychiatry for the VA Connecticut Healthcare System and principal investigator on the study, said, "The thinking is that alcohol is a little like ketamine, so if you drink for many years and you're blocking your NMDA receptors, your body might compensate."
Krystal, of Yale, who began studying ketamine in relation to schizophrenia in 1989, said some hospitals and psychiatric facilities are now administering the drug on a "compassionate use" basis, when all other antidepressant treatments have failed.
A pilot study by Yale researchers found that a low dose of ketamine "rapidly reduced" suicidal thoughts in 20 patients who showed up in the emergency room with severe depression and suicidal ideation. A second study, by NIMH researchers, had similar results.
The Army has announced plans to launch a multiyear study to evaluate the effectiveness of a range of medications that are being prescribed "off-label" to treat PTSD.
As more veterans return home with PTSD, researchers say science needs to catch up - quickly. Krystal and others are hopeful that glutamate might be a new frontier.
"One of the challenges we have in the PTSD field is that there has been so little study of medications," Krystal said. "As prevalent as (the disorder) is, there is just not much research out there. That has to change."
This story was reported under a partnership with the Connecticut Health I-Team (www.c-hit.org).
Stories that may interest you
Boston poised to enter third phase of economic restart
Boston is scheduled to enter the third phase of its coronavirus economic restart on Monday, a week after most of the rest of Massachusetts
Connecticut state parks close gates after reaching capacity Sunday
Several Connecticut state parks closed their gates before noon Sunday after quickly reaching their visitor limits
Virgin Mary statue at Boston church vandalized
Boston police are investigating vandalism to a statue of the Virgin Mary outside a Roman Catholic church in the city
Bridgeport mayor sues Delta Airlines over dog bite
Bridgeport's mayor has gone to court over a dog bite he suffered on a flight
Catholic Church taps virus relief plan for at least $1.4 billion in federal aid
Connecticut has been on a better COVID-19 path than most states. Here's why that might be.
Southeastern Connecticut voters weigh in on presidential election

subset: commoncrawl


text:
"NASA's Curiosity, a 2,000-pound super-rover, has found proof that water was on Mars, ranging from ankle to waist deep. This is based on images showing what looks like an ancient gravel stream bed, with Curiosity using one contaminated drill bit.
The evidence of water on Mars is not new evidence, as NASA has found previous signs of water on the Red Planet. NASA's rover Spirit had discovered sulfate-rich soil beneath the Martian surface, which suggested an earlier presence of liquid water. Also, NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbit probed and found water ice in areas that were far away from the Martian polar caps. "


text:
Friday, July 31, 2009
Hot Morning on the Green
These three friends & I went golfing this morning. Well, they golfed and I caddied :P I did putt a few holes, but for the most prt I drove the cart around and cheered the girls on. Afterwards we went in for drinks and lunch. It was a great excuse to spend time with these friends, whom I haven't seen since the end of June. We made it an earlier time in order to get out of the worst heat of the day. Fore!!
Posted by Faye at 2:29 PM 0 comments
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Oh How they Grow....
Above, as my Blog header, I have posted a Collage of two of my Grandchildren. I cannot believe how much they are growing and changing. I love who they are and the different personalities they each have. They spent the July 1st weekend at their Great-Gramma's place, riding horses and having a very fun time. One thing that totally floors me is that their Great-Gramma still heaves bales of hay and rides her horses. She keeps a huge garden and lives off of the veggies all winter. She is still so active it puts me to shame :P
Anyhow, I just wantd to brag about my wonderful, smart grandkids :) My son just dropped off the memory stick with these pics, so I can develop some ad update my frames.
Posted by Faye at 1:24 PM 1 comments
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
A/C on a Hot Summer Drive
Gwillim Lake Provincial Park
"Winds whispering through the pine forests, waves lapping at the shoreline, Gwillim Lake Provincial Park provides a peaceful outdoor experience. Set in the picturesque Rocky Mountain Foothills on Highway 29, a half-hour's drive from Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge and the massive Northeast Coal development, visitors can enjoy canoeing, kayaking, swimming, hiking, fishing and a viewpoint that provides a panoramic vista of the superb Rocky Mountain scenery."
Yesterday Hubby & I joined Dad & Mom in their lovely Jeep Campass and drove out to Tumbler Ridge, BC and then on to Gwillim Lake Provincial Park. My brother, Sis-in-law and two kids are camping at the park and that was a good enough excuse for us to drive out on such a lovely hot summer day to go see them. I had never been to Gwillim lake before and would have happily joined my Nephew and Niece in n the water had I known it would be so nice for swimming :)
Posted by Faye at 2:16 PM 2 comments
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Tips on Cooling off....
Not a cloud in the sky....thermometer is pointing to over 30c....shade is the only comfortable place to be....or in the car with the A/C on :)There seems to be many ways to cool off on a hot summer day....
....is this even legal?? And wouldn't it be hard on the butt??(never mind other unmentionables)....just asking :P
....ahhh, the sprinkler....always a good way to cool off...lol
....and of course, swimming in the ocean...just be careful "who" you swim with :)
Posted by Faye at 5:54 PM 1 comments
Friday, July 24, 2009
Dog Days of Summer
It's a matter of perspective, based upon our geographical location, at what point on the thermometer we call "hot". If I were to say to my friend living in the Thompson/Okanagan region of BC that it's 29c, she would snort and say that it's 38c there, so what am I calling hot?? Now, I live in North-Eastern BC, and she lives Central-Southern BC....and in this province, that can make a huge difference!! So, for us here today, it's crept up to 29c and it's hot ot there, baby!! :P
Posted by Faye at 1:54 PM 1 comments
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Hump Day!
Posted by Faye at 5:44 PM 0 comments
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Up in Smoke 3
Finally some good news...one of the three fires burning is 60% contained allowing 6,000 people to return to their homes. With the collective efforts of firefighters, water-bombers and helicopters significant headway is made on the biggest blaze threatening homes.
"We have no reason to believe they were deliberately set. Given the weather conditions and the fire weather indices, the dryness of the fuels, the ease of ignition there's a number of human-related fire causes," says Wayne Schnitzler of West Kelowna Fire Rescue
The weather here remains sunny and quite pleasantly warm. We don't get the temperatures of the Interior of BC, but it's up to 28c, which is good enough for me :)
I have completed my domestic chores and plan to sit outside for a bit to read and enjoy the breezy sunshine and sip my cup of coffee....ahhh, the joys of a summer day :)
Dancing With God
When I meditated on the word Guidance,
I kept seeing 'dance' at the end of the word
And I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing.
When two people try to lead, nothing feels right.
The movement doesn't flow with the music,
And everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky.
When one person realizes that, and lets the other lead,
Both bodies begin to flow with the music.
One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back
Or by pressing Lightly in one direction or another.
It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully.
The dance takes surrender, willingness,
And attentiveness from one person
And gentle guidance and skill from the other.
My eyes drew back to the word Guidance.
When I saw 'G': I thought of God, followed by 'u' and 'i'.
'God, 'u' and 'i' dance.' God, you, and I dance.
As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust that I would get guidance about my life and once again, I became willing to let God lead.
My prayer for you today is that God's blessings
And mercies are upon you on this day and everyday.
May you abide in God, as God abides in you.
Dance together with God,
Trusting God to lead and to guide you through each season of your life.
This prayer is powerful and there is nothing attached.
If God has done anything for you in your life,
Please share this message with someone else.
There is no cost but a lot of rewards; so let's continue to pray for one another.
And I Hope You Dance !
~ sent by a friend
Posted by Faye at 1:59 PM 0 comments
Monday, July 20, 2009
Up in Smoke 2
"So far, 11,000 people have been told to leave their homes, while another 6,000 are on evacuation alert. Some are staying at a local community centre or in hotels, while others are bunking with friends and family." CTV News
Sad to say, this fire keeps growing...it's creating a lot of unrest, fear and lack of sleep among those on Evacuation Alert. I must admit I cannot even imagine being in a situation like this. It just saddens me to think of all the loss and damage of so many families.
Posted by Faye at 11:59 AM 2 comments
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Up in Smoke
Sis years after the last big forest fire in West Kelowna, another fire broke out yesterday forcing 10,000 people to evacuate, BC Hydro shut down power to 4,000 homes, as of last evening 9 houses burned to the ground,the key highway through Kelowna to the Okananagan and the Connector highway to Merritt was closed,and so far, it appears the fire is spreading. CTV News reports "At least 45 firefighters, six helicopters, and eight airtanks were engaged in fighting the lastest fire on Saturday. Another 40 firefighters were reported to be on their way to the area." I pray that this wildfire is contained speedily so, unlike the wildfire of 2003, 239 homes are not destroyed again.
Posted by Faye at 3:43 PM 1 comments
Saturday, July 18, 2009
One group I couldn't get enough of was Heart, who started up in the 70's and have been around up until recently. One big highlight of recent years is that Ann sang with Carrie Underwood on American Idol. One thing I so admire Ann Wilson for is, that after years of battling her weight, she went in for a Lap-band and has taken steps to a healthier woman. Typical of the Hay-days of bands is that there are so many drugs, parties and late nights, making it almost impossible to exist without an addiction of one or more vices.
Posted by Faye at 12:04 PM 0 comments
Friday, July 17, 2009
Another hot summer day...fans blowing...ice-cold water... coconutty sun block...great 60's & 70's tunes to listen to...perfume breezes blowing in thru open windows...ahh, summer :)
As the work week winds down, take some time to take in deep breaths of summer's fragrant oxygen.
"Listen to the Exhortation of the Dawn!
Look to this Day!
For it is Life, the very Life of Life.
In its brief course lie all the
Verities and Realities of your Existence.
The Bliss of Growth,
The Glory of Action,
The Splendor of Beauty;
For Yesterday is but a Dream,
And To-morrow is only a Vision;
But To-day well lived makes
Every Yesterday a Dream of Happiness,
And every Tomorrow a Vision of Hope.
Look well therefore to this Day!
Such is the Salutation of the Dawn!"
Posted by Faye at 1:36 PM 0 comments
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Flip-Flops and Lunch
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.
Fran Lebowitz
We drove out to have lunch with my parents today. Thursday has become our usual day to visit with them and we enjoy it. Hubby brings the lawn-trimmer and tidies up the yard and also does whatever small thing that Mom needs a hand with.
Today I brought along a fresh-from-the-garden lettuce salad and added cheese, hard-boiled eggs and some fragrant herbs. Mom served up some leftover Stroganoff, so lunch was delish :)
In case you hadn't noticed....I've changed the look of my Blog to a more summery feel. I love flip-flops!...they're the best invention ever!! I remember wearing them all summer long growing up and still do today....although the ones now seem to be far cushier on the feet. And remember those jelly shoes?? I saw they are out again...go figure!! Oh....and guess what I saw as well, the other day....a gal wearing shoulder pads and had her hair up in a banana-clip...you know what??...somethings should just stay out of fashion when they go out of fashion!!
Posted by Faye at 5:19 PM 3 comments
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Wordless Wednesday
Posted by Faye at 4:41 PM 1 comments
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Perfect Day for a Lemonade Stand
A phone call from my daughter-in-law, offering us fresh lettuce and herbs from her garden took us out to their place this aft. Lo and behold, there on the road curb side were our grandkids, 11 year-old Tyson and 7 year-old Kaylie, selling lemonade and a few other little items, such as ankle bracelets, simple kid's bracelets and such that their Mom makes to sell at the Farmer's Market. Well, even though we had not brought our camera (shucks, because it certainly was a Kodak moment) didn't mean we didn't support our local economy :) Hey, it's a sunny, hot day and I had spent a lot of time in the sun this morning, so ice cold lemonade was a refreshing drink and then Grandpa opened his wallet and contributed a nice hefty tip, for which I picked out several ankle bracelets for gifts.
What better use of time for kids on summer break and bored with life....and it's a fun way to sneak in some math practice ;)
Posted by Faye at 5:17 PM 0 comments
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Isaac Rosenfeld:
In every dispute between parent and child, both cannot be right, but they may be, and usually are, both wrong. It is this situation which gives family life its peculiar hysterical charm.
In talking with a friend last evening, I have come to the conclusion that most families have that "peculiar hysterical charm". I think the word "dysfunctional" could apply to every family on earth, because, don't we all have someone in our family we call a little odd or a poop-disturber or doesn't get along with another sibling?? It is in having those members in a family unit that makes each family unique....or maybe more common than we care to admit. But one thing is certain;
Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family:
Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one. Jane Howard
Posted by Faye at 12:12 PM 1 comments
Saturday, July 11, 2009
My Son's Warped Sense of Humor....
As my Hubby was going thru his e-mail archive and found some e-mails that our son David had sent him. This is what he posted in his Blog:
I was going through my email archives and stumbled across some old email my son David, now deceased sent me. In the message his humor shone through, and once again I had a good laugh. This is SO David...HOW TO TICK PEOPLE OFF...
1. Leave the copy machine set to reduce 200%, extra dark, 17 inch paper, 99 copies.
2. In the memo field of all your checks, write "for sexual favors."
3. Specify that your drive-through order is "TO-GO."
4. If you have a glass eye, tap on it occasionally with your pen while talking to others.
5. Stomp on little plastic ketchup packets.
6. Insist on keeping your car windshield wipers running in all weather conditions "to keep them tuned up."
7. Reply to everything someone says with "that's what you think."
8. Practice making fax and modem noises.
9. Highlight irrelevant information in scientific papers and "cc" them to your boss.
10. Make beeping noises when a large person backs up.
11. Finish all your sentences with the words "in accordance with prophesy."
12. Signal that a conversation is over by clamping your hands over your ears and grimacing.
13. Disassemble your pen and "accidentally" flip the ink cartridge across the room.
14. Holler random numbers while someone is counting.
15. Adjust the tint on your TV so that all the people are green, and insist to others that you "like it that way."
16. Staple pages in the middle of the page.
17. Publicly investigate just how slowly you can make a croaking noise.
18. Honk and wave to strangers.
19. Decline to be seated at a restaurant, and simply eat their complimentary mints at the cash register.
21. type only in lowercase.
22. dont use any punctuation either
23. Buy a large quantity of orange traffic cones and reroute whole streets.
24. Repeat the following conversation a dozen times.
"Never mind, it's gone now."
25. As much as possible, skip rather than walk.
26. Try playing the William Tell Overture by tapping on the bottom of your chin. When nearly done, announce "No, wait, I messed it up," and repeat.
27. Ask people what gender they are.
28. While making presentations, occasionally bob your head like a parakeet.
29. Sit in your front yard pointing a hair dryer at passing cars to see if they slow down.
30. Sing along at the opera.
31. Go to a poetry recital and ask why each poem doesn't rhyme.
32. Ask your co-workers mysterious questions and then scribble their answers in a notebook. Mutter something about "psychological profiles."
Posted by Faye at 3:46 PM 0 comments
Friday, July 10, 2009
I'm listening to a 60s radio station and have lights on in the house because it's very dark and rainy out my door. I have windows open even though some rain is blowing in simply because it's so warm and humid. The thunder is gently rolling and there are thunderstorm warnings for tonight and tomorrow. The day started out sunny and lovely but the really dark clouds rolled in.....now I'm glad we're not camping.
Posted by Faye at 5:43 PM 0 comments
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
I found these questions over at Cheryl's Blog and thought I'd answer them too:
Two things that have made me laugh out loud since last I posted:
1. Hubby acting all silly.
2. Some goofy vacation pics.
Two favorite fast food restaurants:
1. Burger King.
2. Pizza Hut
Two snacks that are really good that you might not know about:
1. Cheryl mentioned Nutella on croissants....I like it on toast :)
2. Movie theatre popcorn(I rarely go to the Theatre, but did so a week ago and loved every kernal)
Two favorite Summer t.v. shows:
1. The Bachlorette
2. "The Closer"
Two things I'm looking forward to in the next week:
1. Visiting my parents and showing them all our Ontario vacation pics
2. being outside in my yard
Two lessons I've recently learned:
1. People are not looking for you to judge their behavior or decisions, but just offer support, whether we agree or not. We all need someone to talk to.
2. Forgiveness frees us more than the person who has offended.
Two goals I have for the coming days:
1.Getting some serious scrapbooking done
2. To enjoy each summer day, as summer is so short here.
Two "fun" things I've spent my money on recently:
1. Vacation to Ontario
2. A few new tank tops I so desperately needed.
Two things I'm dissapointed about:
1. that my one son has to struggle thru a divorce right now....it's brutal!
2. I'll miss going to a friend's wedding.
Two sounds I hear right now:
1. Hubby listening to a podcast in the other room.
2. The garbage truck stopping by to pick up the garbage.
Now join in if you'd like. Answer all of them, answer the ones you like, ignore them completely, comment on my answers. But whatever you do, have a wonderful Wednesday! And oh yeah...
Two things I will say to you in closing:
1. Have a great Day!!
2. Remember to Laugh....it's as good as medicine to your heart!
Posted by Faye at 1:26 PM 1 comments
Monday, July 6, 2009
A Few Neat Things
A few sights we saw in various areas, along with the hotel rooms we stayed in. You'll see that giant Moose...that is mosse Jaw's mascot standing tall at the Tourist Info.
Posted by Faye at 5:40 PM 1 comments
BBQ Fun Day
Some fun moments at the End of School Awards & BBQ functions for the kids. I threw in one of Hubby having a little snooze....it was so hot, that we got worn out :)
Posted by Faye at 5:29 PM 0 comments
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Ontario Trip - Part 2
Posted by Faye at 12:44 PM 2 comments
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Ontario Trip - Part 1
Posted by Faye at 9:04 PM 0 comments


text:
Michael Douglas's son Cameron was no amateur when it came to dealing methamphetamine, using code names and disposable phones and meeting buyers in posh hotels, according to a complaint filed by New York investigators.
Douglas, who was arrested after state investigators flipped former pals and associates, sold a huge amount of crystal meth over the last three years, reported People magazine. The 31-year-old son of an Oscar winner and grandson of Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas carefully referred to the drug as "bath salts" and "pastry" in text messages to buyers, People reported.
A 10-page complaint filed by the New York State Drug Enforcement Agency charged Douglas worked out of fancy hotels in New York and Los Angeles and used FedEx to move money and drugs across the country.
The sometimes actor, producer and deejay used his one-time assistant to make introductions to potential buyers. The assistant and two alleged customers became cooperating witness for the state after they were arrested. One participated in a sting that led to Douglas' arrest, according to the complaint.
Douglas conducted much of his business though rented mailboxes and was always careful to use code words in his text messages and phone calls, according to the complaint.
"When I send the pastry out to you," he said to one of the cooperating witnesses on July 22, according to the complaint, "you can send me the paper work for, you know, the next order."
On another occasion, after allegedly providing what appeared to be crystal meth, he asked the cooperating witness, "Did you get a chance to uhhh…Like smell any of the salts?" Adding, "I was so excited for you to take a bath and see for yourself."
Douglas, who was charged with cocaine possession in 2007, was first arrested at age 17 for DUI in his hometown of Santa Barbara. He faces a possible life sentence, and a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison if convicted of the latest charges.


text:
In the race to scale transistors down to the smallest possible size, the relevant research attracts a lot of money and hype. Unfortunately, the hype often obscures the real nature of any breakthroughs and completely ignores the unsolved problems associated with the technology. This time, it is the turn of nanowires to get over-hyped. Nanowires hold the promise of creating transistors and diodes on a very small scale simply by joining wires together.
Unfortunately, there are a few stumbling blocks in the way, which are best explained by taking a quick look at how a normal transistor is put together. Normal semiconductors work by making alternating layers of materials that have an excess of electrons and materials that have a deficit of electrons. The interaction between the different layers creates a barrier that can be raised or lowered by changing an applied voltage, which in turn controls the amount of current that can flow through the device. Even though there are other ways to make transistors, the key message is that transistors require two different materials to be joined up in a controlled fashion, with a precise layer thickness.
Research, described in an article published by Nanoletters, demonstrates nanowires with both an excess and a deficit of electrons. This is an important stepping stone towards the development of nanometer scale electronics, but it is not quite the breakthrough advertised because it offers no insight into how to solve the other problems. The transistors manufactured by the collaboration between the University of Washington and Stanford are made by blobbing the two different wires on gold pads and hoping that they stick. As they stick, some wires will bridge the gap between adjacent pads, forming the junction required to make a transistor. The result is that every transistor is made from an unknown number of nanowires, all connected in parallel between two gold pads. This means that the researchers can't control the switching characteristics of the transistors at all. Worse than that, the gold pads must be lithographically patterned, meaning that the total size of the transistor is the same as that for a normal semiconductor.
In short, a nice piece of chemistry that may prove to be useful in the future. However, we will have to wait for an engineering break through to fulfill its promise.
Nanoletters, 2007, DOI: 10.1021/nl071495u
Nanoletters, 2007, DOI: 10.1021/nl0627036


text:
The Village of Ponte Alla Chiassa
The village of Ponte Alla Chiassa belongs to the municipality of Arezzo, in the province of Arezzo, region Toscana.
>>>COVID-19<<< Data about spreading of Covid-19 in Ponte Alla Chiassa are not yet available.
For the province of Arezzo, to whom Ponte Alla Chiassa belongs, on 2020-07-01 are reported 676 cases. In the previos day there were 676 cases, thus having a variation of 0 cases, i.e. 0.00% with reference to the number of cases reported in the previous day.
Please follow this link for updated information on Covid-19 including new cases and percentage changes for the whole of Italy, regions and individual provinces
The village of Ponte Alla Chiassa is 5,82 kilometers far from the same town of Arezzo to whom it belongs.
To the municipality of Arezzo also belong the localities of Agazzi (4,69 km), Alpe di Poti (13,25 km), Antria (5,28 km), Badia San Veriano (17,57 km), Bagnoro (5,11 km), Battifolle (10,11 km), Battifolle - Ruscello - Poggiola (9,31 km), Bossi - Cellaio (7,44 km), Bottega (14,63 km), Buon Riposo (5,93 km), Campi (14,01 km), Campoluci (5,50 km), Campriano (8,19 km), Casa al Cincio (12,69 km), Casa alla Sisa (6,11 km), Case sparse (-- km), Ceciliano (2,45 km), Chiani (6,50 km), Chiassa (7,38 km), Chiassa - Tregozzano (5,18 km), Chiassa Superiore (7,44 km), Collungo (16,72 km), Donatiella (14,09 km), Dosso (8,46 km), Frassineto (13,43 km), Fusatone - Molin Bianco (3,60 km), Giovi (6,16 km), Giovi - Ponte alla Chiassa (5,76 km), Giovi d'Arezzo (5,94 km), Gorgone - Marmorino (6,04 km), Gragnone (7,48 km), I Ponti (8,34 km), I Sadotti (3,62 km), Il Busco (7,03 km), Il Matto (7,46 km), Il Torre (5,34 km), Indicatore (7,68 km), La Costa (8,09 km), La Filandra (3,11 km), La Pazienza (8,25 km), Le Lastre (13,19 km), Le Poggiacce (6,74 km), Lentignano (-- km), Libbia (4,57 km), Marcena (8,70 km), Meliciano (10,66 km), Misciano (9,61 km), Molin Bianco - Pian d'Usciano (12,85 km), Molin Nuovo (16,70 km), Molinelli (7,70 km), Monte Petrognano (4,75 km), Monte Sopra Rondine (9,21 km), Montione (2,71 km), Muciafora (6,98 km), Mugliano - Fattoria Mugliano (9,92 km), Olmo (5,74 km), Osteria Nuova (10,99 km), Palazzetti (2,97 km), Palazzo del Pero (13,16 km), Patrignone (3,54 km), Peneto (8,87 km), Petrognano Basso (6,16 km), Pian dei Boschi (7,28 km), Pieve a Ranco (18,57 km), Pieve al Bagnoro (5,03 km), Poggio Ciliegio (14,57 km), Poggiola (7,72 km), Ponte a Chiani (5,80 km), Ponte Buriano (8,91 km), Ponte Buriano - Cincelli (9,06 km), Pratantico (5,36 km), Pratantico - Indicatore (7,58 km), Puglia (3,59 km), Puliciano (9,45 km), Quarata (5,86 km), Ranco di Frassineto (14,56 km), Rigutino (11,03 km), Rondine (12,31 km), Ruscello (9,25 km), Saccione (5,52 km), Salceta - Formicheto - Osteria (15,63 km), Salceta Sant'Agata Terrine (16,95 km), San Cassiano (15,61 km), San Fabiano (3,71 km), San Firenze - Fonte di Sala (6,76 km), San Giuliano (7,88 km), San Giuliano d'Arezzo (3,62 km), San Leo (3,85 km), San Polo (5,01 km), San Zeno (6,49 km), Sant'Andrea a Pigli (7,95 km), Santa Firmina (4,02 km), Santa Maria alla Rassinata (-- km), Scopeto (6,54 km), Sereni (6,35 km), Staggiano (1,55 km), Stoppedarca (6,42 km), Stroppiello (3,62 km), Talzano (9,23 km), Terrarossa (8,16 km), Torrino (9,52 km), Tregozzano (4,98 km), Venere (6,46 km), Vitiano (12,32 km).
The number in parentheses following each village name indicate the distance between the same village and the municipality of Arezzo.
Please notice that in what follows no statistic nor population data are available at the moment: the same are available for the Italian places having al least the status of municipalities ad for most of the villages too.
The distribution of the most commun family names is equally unavailable.
Please find in what follows:
- The banks in Ponte Alla Chiassa, when available.
- The parishes in Ponte Alla Chiassa, when available.
- The pharmacies in Ponte Alla Chiassa, when available.
- Weather and weather forecast for the municipality of Arezzo, to whom Ponte Alla Chiassa belongs.
- Hotels in Ponte Alla Chiassa and its surroundings.
- Free ads in Ponte Alla Chiassa and in its province and region too.
- Map and road map of Ponte Alla Chiassa.
- A selection of videos about Ponte Alla Chiassa.
In the hamlet of Ponte Alla Chiassa there is no bank.
Please look at the closest banks in the town of Arezzo, to whom Ponte Alla Chiassa belongs.
The parishes in Ponte Alla Chiassa
There are no parishes in Ponte Alla Chiassa.
Please look at the closest parishes in the town of Arezzo, to whom Ponte Alla Chiassa belongs.
Where to stay in Ponte Alla Chiassa and its neighborhoods
Hotels, Resorts, B&B in Ponte Alla Chiassa and its neighborhoods.
You can arrange the results by number of stars, by popularity, by distance or even by the guest review score choosing among young couples, mature couples, families with young children, families with older children, people withfriends, or solo travellers.
Free ads in Ponte Alla Chiassa
Most recent free ads in Ponte Alla Chiassa, municipality of Arezzo, province of Arezzo, Toscana region, updated at 11:31:48, 02 July 2020. Place your free ad on Ponte Alla Chiassa: no registration needed. Place your free ad.
Up to now there is no free ad placed in Ponte Alla Chiassa
|Most recent free ads in the province of Arezzo
|cerco un vecchio amico
|Prestito affidabile e legale
|Cerco parucchiere il 25 agosto
|Most recent free ads in the region Toscana
|Affitti Scandicci e dintorni
|cerco un vecchio amico
Map and road map of Ponte Alla Chiassa
Look at the interactive map of Ponte Alla Chiassa and get the road maps, the satellite maps and the mixed ones too. Interactive maps of Ponte Alla Chiassa also allow an immediate view of: bar,restaurants,pubs,pizzerias,dancing,night clubs,banks,jewellers,beauty centers,hair stylists,supermarkets,pharmacies.
Just fill in the free text search box placed on top of the map with any of previous categories and then press enter.
Please feel free to use the same free text search box placed on top of the map to find any kind of business activities you're interested into.
Videos about Ponte Alla Chiassa Arezzo, Arezzo, Toscana
Several videos about Ponte Alla Chiassa, Arezzo, Arezzo, Toscana.
A first video is shown: clicking on the PLAY button the video will start.
Inside the video window there are several commands and a Playlist button: .
Press the Playlist button to access the complete listing of the available videos, along with their titles. It will suffice to scroll through the list using the cursor to select any of the videos.
Once the video started you can use the and buttons to scroll through the videos. Each video can be displayed in full screen.


text:
Stateside Skates has been one of the most influential forces in the action sports industry for over a quarter of a century.
We design, manufacture and distribute action sports products around the world including freestyle scooters, roller skates, ice skates skateboards, longboards and skate protection under our own, exclusive brands.
Over the years we have stayed ahead of global market trends, ensuring we deliver the right products to our customers in all markets.
Our philosophy is to lead, not to follow. We are a productive and vibrant British company with a young design team and an emphasis on product and development.
A lot of time and effort has been spent improving the quality of every item we sell, from the components to the packaging.


text:
Straight Tripping
We're only a few missions into the Unreal Tournament III campaign, not tremendously far, but far enough to have heard a speech from series regular Malcolm that plunged beyond parody and irony into some bizarre b-boy timewarp.
There's a full single player campaign going here, jammed into a universe that for most people is only home to brutal space tournaments. As a result, flags are no longer ordinary flags, they're FLaGs, which have something to do with power(?). Also, the cores are… something? And respawners… I don't know. I really enjoy fluff, which probably comes as no surprise. There is a lot of really fantastic science fiction that deals with the kind of deathless society that actual respawning would create - Richard Morgan's Altered Carbon is a must. But the part at the beginning? Where you kill your own sister ten times, searing the flesh from her bones as a tutorial? I don't know. I'm not sure the game needed its underpinnings exposed to this level. I think it's actually harmed it. If you have ever attended a sporting event, you know that people consider sports to be sufficiently epic. There's a story, written in that universe, that takes the tournament and the rest of the themes introduced seriously. It's just not done here.
Not that it matters, of course: this is the Unreal Tournament you already know and love, or don't love, at any rate it's Unreal Tournament. I was surprised to see how well the game scaled to my older hardware when I played the demo, but the deja vu was overwhelming and I couldn't withstand it for very long. Playing the game on the PlayStation 3 actually injected some novelty into the proceedings, without the feeling that you're giving up much in the visuals department. When we play the PS3 online, like many other people we typically don't speak - we don't have the mics available - but that's easily remedied. I think getting on and playing through the campaign mode cooperatively would be a hoot, though, marking the first time a game on that platform has pulled our group away from the nightly 360 ritual.
Mod support on the PS3 has been a remarkably elegant PR maneuver for both Sony and Epic, scourging Microsoft's tender, unguarded flank with a profound populist message. Never mind that the PS3 version didn't actually support mods at launch, and even now that they are patching in their campaign promises you can't just download mods from the PlayStation browser and use them directly. Mods need to come over on memory cards for some inexplicable reason. Indeed, gamers lured by the promise of the $400 forty gig machine (or those who purchased the twenty-gig, as I did) don't even have the slots to use mods built in. Oh, you weren't aware? I'm sure they'll be glad to hear that.
(CW)TB out.


text: Chocolate toxicity Chocolate contains theobromine, a compound that is a cardiac stimulant and a diuretic. When affected by an overdose of chocolate, a dog can become excited and hyperactive. Due to the diuretic effect, it may pass large volumes of urine and it will be unusually thirsty. Vomiting and diarrhoea are also common. The effect of theobromine on the heart is the most dangerous effect. Theobromine will either increase the dogs heart rate or may cause the heart to beat irregularly. Death is quite possible, especially with exercise. After their pet has eaten a large quantity of chocolate, many pet owners assume their pet is unaffected. However, the signs of sickness may not be seen for several hours, with death following within twenty-four hours. Cocoa powder and cooking chocolate are the most toxic forms. A 10-kilogram dog can be seriously affected if it eats a quarter of a 250gm packet of cocoa powder or half of a 250gm block of cooking chocolate. These forms of chocolate contain ten times more theobromine than milk chocolate. Thus, a chocolate mud cake could be a real health risk for a small dog. Even licking a substantial part of the chocolate icing from a cake can make a dog unwell. Semi-sweet chocolate and dark chocolate are the next most dangerous forms, with milk chocolate being the least dangerous. A dog needs to eat more than a 250gm block of milk chocolate to be affected. Obviously, the smaller the dog, the less it needs to eat. Onion and garlic poisoning Onions and garlic are other dangerous food ingredients that cause sickness in dogs, cats and also livestock. Onions and garlic contain the toxic ingredient thiosulphate. Onions are more of a danger. Pets affected by onion toxicity will develop haemolytic anaemia, where the pets red blood cells burst while circulating in its body. At first, pets affected by onion poisoning show gastroenteritis with vomiting and diarrhoea. They will show no interest in food and will be dull and weak. The red pigment from the burst blood cells appears in an affected animals urine and it becomes breathless. The breathlessness occurs because the red blood cells that carry oxygen through the body are reduced in number. The poisoning occurs a few days after the pet has eaten the onion. All forms of onion can be a problem including dehydrated onions, raw onions, cooked onions and table scraps containing cooked onions and/or garlic. Left over pizza, Chinese dishes and commercial baby food containing onion, sometimes fed as a supplement to young pets, can cause illness. Onion poisoning can occur with a single ingestion of large quantities or with repeated meals containing small amounts of onion. A single meal of 600 to 800 grams of raw onion can be dangerous whereas a ten-kilogram dog, fed 150 grams of onion for several days, is also likely to develop anaemia. The condition improves once the dog is prevented from eating any further onion While garlic also contains the toxic ingredient thiosulphate, it seems that garlic is less toxic and large amounts would need to be eaten to cause illness. The danger of macadamia nuts Macadamia nuts are another concern. A recent paper written by Dr. Ross McKenzie, a Veterinary Pathologist with the Department of Primary Industries, points to the danger of raw and roasted macadamia nuts for pets. The toxic compound is unknown but the affect of macadamia nuts is to cause locomotory difficulties. Dogs develop a tremor of the skeletal muscles, and weakness or paralysis of the hindquarters. Affected dogs are often unable to rise and are distressed, usually panting. Some affected dogs have swollen limbs and show pain when the limbs are manipulated. Dogs have been affected by eating as few as six macadamia kernels (nuts without the shell) while others had eaten approximately forty kernels. Some dogs had also been given macadamia butter. Luckily, the muscle weakness, while painful, seems to be of short duration and all dogs recovered from the toxicity. All dogs were taken to their veterinary surgeon. Pets owners should not assume that human food is always safe for pets. When it comes to chocolate, onions, garlic and macadamia nuts, such foods should be given in only small quantities, or not at all. Be sure that your pets cant get into your stash of chocolates, that food scraps are disposed of carefully to prevent onion and garlic toxicity and that your dog is prevented from picking up macadamia nuts if you have a tree in your garden. Other potential dangers Pear pips, the kernels of plums, peaches and apricots, apple core pips (contain cyanogenic glycosides resulting in cyanide posioning) Potato peelings and green looking potatoes Rhubarb leaves Mouldy/spoiled foods Alcohol Yeast dough Coffee grounds, beans & tea (caffeine) Hops (used in home brewing) Tomato leaves & stems (green parts) Broccoli (in large amounts) Raisins and grapes Cigarettes, tobacco, cigars


text:
Laurie Guevara-Stone is the Writer/Editor for Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), where she writes blogs and articles on all the issues that RMI addresses.
Laurie has over 20 years of experience in renewable energy technologies. Prior to joining RMI, Laurie was the International Program Manager for Solar Energy International (SEI), where she organized renewable energy trainings around the world. She also wrote articles for environmental magazines including Home Power, Solar Today and Mother Earth News, and published SEI's monthly e-newsletter. Laurie has extensive experience working on and documenting renewable energy projects throughout Latin America.


text:
- You're a quilter, crafter, sewist, or someone very interested in one of these things.
- You're online.
- You like to take (and share) pictures of your crafty creations.
QuiltAlbum is an easy-to-use way to store important information about your quilts – when they were made, who designed them, what methods were used, etc. – and to keep photographs you have taken of your quilts. So you will always have a stored memory of your quilts even if you give them away to family or friends.
QuiltAlbum also provides easy tools to print out those photos and information – as pages to be kept in an album (or a three ring binder!); as greeting cards in a wide variety of formats; or even as images to use on personal business cards you can use with your friends!
You have spent many hours creating your quilts. Now you owe it to yourself and your family to create a lasting and complete record.
Now, I've installed and played with the software myself. Though I think the interface design is a bit traditional and could stand a few new "skins" to appeal to the younger, modern quilter, the functionality is there. And that's what matters, right?
ETA: And yes, it does run on both Mac & PC!!
Here's just one screen shot to give an idea of the software's functionality:
I think it's a fantastic idea for quilters of any age to begin keeping a record to chronicle our quilting journeys. And in today's day and age, digital is the way to go. Think of all the quilts you make and give away as gifts. Don't you want to hold on to the memories of making that quilt? QuiltAlbum offers a powerful, easy-to-use interface for us to begin keeping that electronic record of our creations.
Want to learn more? Visit QuiltAlbum on Facebook, or sign up for their newsletter.
Sound interesting? Well, I have a copy of QuiltAlbum to give away to one lucky reader. Yeah, that's right -- I have TWO giveaways open on my blog right now. I'm cool like that.
But before we get to the giveaway ...
Having never done one of Pat's blog hops before, I didn't realize that answering a few fun questions was part of the deal. So, are you ready to get to know a little more about me?
- What one item do you really want to add to your studio and why?
Ever since Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs postedpictures of her quilting studio, I've been dreaming of having a pair (not one, but a pair) of large cutting tables floating in the middle of my studio. Oh, to have that space, storage, and flexibility! My second dream item would be a big closet with a killer built-in storage system.Photo courtesy of Anne Sutton.
- What color would you paint your living room if you had to do it right now?
I would definitely go with a shade of grey. I'm really digging grey right now as my neutral of choice, and I think I've finally convinced Mrs. QD to let me paint a room grey. Does anyone have good suggestions for a specific shade?
- Share a little know fact about yourself .. with a bit of detail please.. wink!
I've got two interesting tidbits to share. First, I went to high school with TV's Webster. Yup, that's right -- Emmanuel Lewis himself, in Brooklyn NYC. (ETA: oh, yeah ... and my classmate and lacrosse teammate was Adam Richman from Man vs. Food. Thanks for the reminder, Rachel!)
Second, when I worked at Kraft Foods, I starred in several internal sales videos ... dressed as Mr. Peanut. Yup, I donned the Mr. Peanut costume on several occasions. I think I made a great Mr. Peanut!
- What is the last piece of fabric you bought?
Nothing too exciting here. I recently picked up a few yards of Moda Bella solid in the Feather color. I've recently discovered this shade -- somewhere between white and grey -- and I love it. It's going to be the sashing for a quilt I'm working on using Sunkissed.
Other recent purchases: charm packs of "Basics" by Basic Grey for Moda, and some of the non-novelty prints of Basic Grey's "Max & Whiskers" line. Oh, and I stocked up on the turquoise and orange grunge fabrics that are part of that line. D'uh ... WINNING!(Photo
stolenborrowed from Rachel, who has the same great taste as me!)
- Your favorite candy to find in your Easter Basket?
Oh, this one's easy. Cadbury Mini Eggs. Fo' shizzle.
And now for the fun part. Simply leave a comment on this post and I'll pick a random winner on April 6th. Increase your chances of winning by visiting the other stops on the blog tour and entering their giveaways:
Rachel Griffith
Benita Skinner
Linda lum deBono
Vanessa Christenson
Geta Grama
Michele Foster
The Queen Bee herself, Pat Sloan
Good luck! Be sure to check back on April 6th to see if you've won a copy of QuiltAlbum. And big thanks to Pat, both for inviting me to be part of the blog hop and for the showmance! ; )


text:
by Headspace
The Headspace app has been downloaded more than 30 million times. It will teach you the life skill of meditation in just 10 minutes a day. Here on the Orange Dot, you'll find stories, advice, and features that will support you on your journey to a healthier, happier life.
Andy Puddicombe
Sometimes it's hard to admit your parents were cooler than you.
Heather Sundell


text:
make ground on (someone or something)(redirected from make ground on something)
make ground on (someone or something)
To encroach on the success or popularity of someone or something; to advance or prosper at the expense of someone or something else. The fledgling social media website has been making ground on the established leaders in recent months. An underdog at first, the presidential nominee has gained ground on her opponent, making this election much closer than anyone would have anticipated.


text:
Bullfighting: The Facts
seems hard to believe that in this so-called civilised age, a most vicious
and cruel spectacle of blood continues to flourish in Spain and certain
other countries. Bullfighting is barbaric and should have been banned
long ago, as bear-baiting was.
Read more
PETA Activists Fill Sky With Blood
Around 100 supporters of PETA and AnimaNaturalis gathered in the centre of Pamplona, Spain, ahead of the Running of the Bulls.
Read more
Spanish Matador Ivan Fandino Dies In Bullring In France
A matador has died after being gored in the chest by a bull, becoming
the second Spanish bullfighter to die in the bullring in the past year.
Read more
Spanish matador fighting for life in hospital after being gored three times in bullring
Pablo Belando was carried out of Madrid's world-famous Las Ventas bullring
after being mauled in his chest, leg and buttocks.
Read more
Petition for a Bullfighting Referendum
Petition on Change.org by Luis Quilis Cartagena, Spain calling for a
referendum to decide whether to continue this barbaric tradition.
Read more
Matador Victor Barrio's bullring death reignites bullfighting debate
Barrio, a household name in Spain, died after being mauled by an 83-stone
bull in the first bullring death since 1987.
Read more
Men accused of rape at Pamplona bull-running festival
All of the men come from Seville and were visiting Pamplona for the San
Fermin festival which attracts thousands of people from all over the world.
Read more
Bullfighter and runner die, two others gored in Spanish bull festivals
A bullfighter and a man participating in a village bull-run were killed in Spain on Saturday 9th July, while another two men were gored by the animals at the world-famous festival in the town of Pamplona. Read more
Gruesome moment female matador holds severed ears of bull aloft
Lea Vicens, picador, held the severed ears of a bull to a cheering crowd at a bullfight during the Feria de Nimes fighting festival in the south of France. Ms Vicens was in her home town at the five-day bullfighting festival. Read more
European Parliament Votes to End Subsidies for Bullfighting
On 28th Ocotober in the European Parliament, 438 out of 687 MEPs voted in favour of an amendment that would stop over €100 million in EU agricultural subsidies from being used to raise bulls for bullfights. Read more
Spanish bullfight called off after three matadors are injured
A bullfight in Madrid had to be called off after three matadors were seriously injured. The 12th fight of the San Isidro festival was stopped after two bullfighters were gored and a third tossed into the air. Read more
Flaming-horned bull gores man to death during Spanish festival
A flaming-horned bull trampled and fatally gored a man on Saturday during a festival in eastern Spain. Large balls of flaming wax are traditionally affixed to the beasts' heads before they are let loose to rampage in such festivals. Read more
Matador gored to death at summer festival
A matador became the fourth Spaniard to die during a festival in three days when he was gored during a bullfight. Miguel Ruiz Perez, 29, lost his balance during an exhibition involving athletes and bulls in Navarra, Spain. Read more
Activist Jumps into Bullfighting Ring to Comfort Dying Bull
In an extraordinary act of bravery, an animal rights activist jumped into the Malagueta bullfighting ring to comfort a dying bull in Malaga, Spain. Virginia Ruiz was able to lay her body over the bull and shield him before being hauled away. Read more
R.I.P. Tony Moore (Fight Against Animal Cruelty Campaigner)
On Friday 27th December 2013 Tony Moore, co-founder and chairman of Southport based animal rights charity "Fight Against Animal Cruelty in Europe" (FAACE) died from lung cancer, aged 79. Read more
Poem about the matador Christian Montcouquiol
Christian Montcouquiol was a matador who hanged himself in 1991 after
being paralysed by a bull.
Read more
Photo from Enquirer Magazine
A terrified bull tried to jump over a six feet high fence in a vain attempt
to escape his tormentors.
Read more
Álvaro Múnera - Bullfighter who quit
Article taken from snopes.com about this photograph showing the collapse of Torrero Alvaro Munera, as he realized in the middle of his last fight ... the injustice to the animal. From that day forward he became an opponent of bullfights. Read more
Spanish state television drops bullfighting as too violent for children
Radiotelevision Espanola (RTVE) has pledged not to show bullfighting on its channels given that the evening corridas usually occur during peak viewing times for children. Read more
Bull Killed After Jumping Into Spectators
Disturbing video was released on Wednesday after a bull jumped into the arena of the Tafalla bullring in Spain and trampled spectators. The bull charged and tossed everything in his sight, leaving 40 people injured. Read more
The Fleeing Bullfighter who saw Sense
Footage of Mexican bullfighter Christian Hernandez fleeing the ring last Sunday at the first sight of the slaveringly piqued slab of beef in the opposite corner has become a global internet hit. Read more
Catalonia Votes to Ban Bullfighting
Already faced with a rapidly ageing fanbase at home and widespread incomprehension and rejection abroad, Spanish bullfighting has suffered another major setback after the Catalan parliament voted to outlaw it completely across the region. Read more
Man gored to death at running of the bulls in Pamplona
A charging bull gored a young Spanish man to death at Pamplona's San Fermin festival, the first such fatality in nearly 15 years. Nine others were injured in a particularly dangerous and chaotic chapter of the running of the bulls. Read more
11 year old matador is victim of child abuse
A bullfight which featured an 11 year old matador has been described as "child abuse". Michelle Lagravere tortured and killed 6 calves in Mexico on Saturday 24th January 2009, despite animal rights campaigners trying to have the fight stopped. Read more
UK: Stop Funding Bullfights with Taxes - The Petition Site
Every year, £110 million of taxpayer money is given to Spanish farmers who use their pastures to raise fighting bulls. Under the guise of "Common Agriculture Policy," these federal subsidies are the key support that keeps the bullfighting industry from financial ruin. Rejecting bullfighting is about more than revenue: it's about rejecting torture. Stop funding cruelty with our taxes. www.thepetitionsite.com
The Joy of Toro
The Joy of Toro (bull of fire) is a grotesque spectacle that draws protests and boycotts of tourism worldwide. However, it remains Medinaceli occur annually in the province of Soria, Spain. Read more
Visit.guide-spain.com promoting bullfighting
The website entitled visit.guide-spain.com shows various places of interest throughout Spain, such as bullfighting events, the running of the bulls, churches, monasteries and cathedrals. They have requested comments on these places for their Facebook page, so comments condemning bullfighting, the running of the bulls and fiestas involving animal cruelty could be made. Also comments calling on the church to condemn these atrocities could be made on the church, cathedral and monastery pages.
Tell UNESCO: Bullfighting isn't culture, it's cruelty
Petition to UNESCO, sponsored by Humane Society International, against France and Spain trying to protect this cruel bloodsport by getting it listed as a form of "cultural heritage". A UNESCO "cultural heritage" listing would give a veneer of respectability to the torture of animals for public entertainment and mean subsidies may be made available to financially safeguard the future of bullfighting. Link to petition
Bullfights declared Intangible Cultural Patrimony of France
The Ministry of Culture decided to list bullfights as immaterial heritage of the country last Friday. This is a first step to candidate bullfights to Intangible Cultural Patrimony of the World. Please send letters of protest to the President of Republic, Prime Minister and Ministry of Culture. Click here
Mock bullfight at the Glastonbury Festival
According to British media reports there will be a mock bullfight staged by a Portuguese bullfighter in a newly built bullring at this year's Glastonbury Festival. Click here
Petition to UNESCO
Please sign the following petition to send to UNESCO Against the Declaration of Bullfights as World Intangible Cultural Heritage. (This petition is in Spanish, English and French) Click here
Protest in Bilbao
Animalist associations along with more than 200 animal activists were united in front of the Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao in protest against the bullfighting acts that are being celebrated during the Great Week of the Vizcaya capital. Click here
Protest against Frank Evans booksigning
Frank Evans was due to sign his his autobiography entitled "The Last British Bullfighter" at Waterstones in Liverpool and Manchester this month. However, after a flood of e-mails from protestors, Waterstones cancelled these events. Click here
Demonstration in Toredisillas
On September 13th 2009 there was a demonstration in Toredisillas against
the torture and spearing of a bull to death, which is an annual event
in this village.
To read more Click here
Nude Spanish Embassy Protest 2009
On Tuesday 23rd June, 2009 a demonstration (organised by People for the
Ethical Treatment of Animals) took place outside the Spanish Embassy in
London, to coincide with the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona.
To read more and see photos Click here
Written Declaration for an EU wide ban on bullfighting
Four MEPs presented on the 15th of January a Written Declaration for
an EU wide ban on bullfighting as well as a ban on subsidies to bull breeders.
The elapse time will be the 15th of April 2007.
For more information Click here
Running of the Nudes 2007
An activist from the UK writes an account of her trip to Pamplona for
the Running of the Nudes event - read
For more information click here or visit their website: www.runningofthenudes.com
Qatar Airways promotes bullfights
Qatar Airways, Thailand branch is advertising flights to Madrid, Spain,
using a photo of a bullfight.
For more information, a sample letter and addresses to write to click here
The"Paseo Del Buey" (Stroll of Ox) in Queretaro, Mexico
This cruel celebration is dedicated to the Virgin of a small town and
takes place on the 5th February, at Villa Corregidora, Queretaro, Mexico.
This is organized by the Franciscan monks and entails a week of dances.
For more information, a sample letter and addresses to write to click here
Hanging of Greyhounds in Spain
With the conclusion of Spain's hunting season, the hanging of the galgos/greyhounds
begins. And once again the world bears witness to dead dogs, dangling
from wire nooses, inches above the ground. Every year tens of thousands
of Spain's hunting and racing dogs meet a crude and senseless fate after
brief lives of loyal service.
For more information, a sample letter and addresses to write to click here
Protest Against the Returning of Bullfights to Lisbon
After being closed for 6 years the bullring of Lisbon reopened after
renovation work on the 18th May. A small shopping mall was built under
the bullring with shops, bars and restaurants. This cost 60 million euros.
For more information, a sample letter and addresses to write to click here
Campaigns Against Bloody "Fiestas" in Spain
Details on some of the Fiestas in Spain (Bull with ropes - Benavente,
Coria's bull - Coria, Bull with Spears - Tordesillas, Fire Bulls - Medinaceli).
For more information and addresses to write to click here
Protest Against Bullfights in France
Several villages and cities in France hold bullfights and other popular
fiestas that abuse bulls.
For more information, a sample letter and addresses to write to click here


text:
Gentilozzi and Jaguar RSR Racing tour England
GT racing legend and former co-cheif executive of the ChampCar World Series, Paul Gentilozzi is taking a break from a gruelling development program to feature the XKR in the largest dedicated trade motorsport exhibition in Europe. The race car will be on display at the Jaguar booth alongside a production model XKR, XFR, and the fastest Jaguar ever – the Bonneville XFR prototype, which Paul drove to 225.675 mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats in 2008.
Jaguar asked the Michigan-based RSR team to help create a race car to compete in GT2 racing in 2010. The Jaguar engineering and design teams, based in Coventry, have jointly developed the car from a standard road-going XKR with the RSR team.
Paul Gentilozzi piloting the new Jaguar RSR XKR GT through the "Corkscrew" turn at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Image Credit: Scott Coursey/RallyBuzz
The new Jaguar RSR racing car makes its European debut this week at the 2010 Autosport International at the NEC in Birmingham, UK. It is the first and only chance for the public to see the stunning new XKR GT in the metal before it heads back to the US to compete in the entire 2010 American Le Mans Series (ALMS) in North America.
The competition car uses the standard Jaguar XKR lightweight aluminum monocoque together with additional steel reinforcements and safety structure developed by RSR. The 5.0-litre V-8 engine boasts 550 horsepower at 7000 rpm and a maximum speed of 180mph.
The Jaguar RSR XKR GT made its racing debut during the Petit Le Mans event at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia, in September 2009. The car took its first green flag in the American Le Mans Series season finale at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in October and is set for a full-season championship effort in 2010.
Mike O'Driscoll, managing director of Jaguar Cars said: "Our designers and engineers have taken the best of our standard road-going XKR and with Paul Gentilozzi's motorsport expertise created a first-class competition car. Paul and his RSR team are confident that they can compete against some serious competition in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS).
Speed shot of the new Jaguar RSR XKR GT getting ready for the 2010 ALMS racing season. Image Credit: Scott Coursey/RallyBuzz
RSR principle partner Paul Gentilozzi will be in attendance at Autosport International. Gentilozzi said of his attendance: "Jaguar is so intertwined with British motoring history making this a fantastic opportunity to debut the Jaguar RSR XKR GT racecar internationally. Having our new GT racecar and the Bonneville prototype XFR on display at the biggest motorsport exhibition in Europe with the production cars that made these possible is such a great way to showcase our dedication to the Jaguar brand and to motorsports."
After taking centre stage at the car show, the Jaguar RSR XKR GT will visit "home" by making stops at Jaguar headquarter sites in Whitley and Castle Bromwich in the UK. "It will be incredibly exciting to take the Jaguar RSR XKR GT back to the team at Jaguar who worked so hard to make this dream a reality," added Gentilozzi. "A picture may be worth a thousand words, but seeing this car in person is priceless."
Aside from his role as team owner, Paul is one of the drivers for the #33 JaguarRSR XKR. Next up? The ALMS Winter Test February 22 – 23 at Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Florida and Season Opener – the 12 Hours of Sebring, March 20.
... notes from The EDJE
(ht: Jaguar GT racing car makes European debut - WheelsUnplugged Automobile Industry News)


text:
The New American Home 2011®
Cutting-edge energy efficiency and stunning contemporary design are the keywords for the 2011 edition of The New American Home®, America's premier show home and construction technology laboratory. The New American Home offers real-world demonstrations of the latest concepts in architecture, construction techniques, new products and lifestyle trends.
Las Vegas builder Blue Heron and architect Danielian Associates collaborated with interior designer Robb & Stucky Interiors to create a home that is elegant, functional, and efficient, and green - the home scored at the gold level under the NAHB National Green Building Program.
"The New American Home has been a leader in green building for years, but this latest edition is built to be the most energy-efficient home in the history of this series," said Bill Nolan, chairman of The New American Home Task Force. "Builders, architects, engineers - anybody with an interest in housing construction will be fascinated by the natural gas-powered heating and cooling system, the photovoltaic cells and the solar water heating. Even the insulation in this home is exciting.
The New American Home 2011®-By MicrosoftCall it wonderfully chic-modern or just an overpriced piece of Microsoft spending, the New American Home by Microsoft is definitely worth a closer look. Sure, it may cost about more than many of us will make in our lifetime, but where else are you going to find 10 Toshiba flat panel televisions, a 16-zone Nuvo distributed audio system, towel warmers, and automated everything controlled by your phone? A closer look at this technological marvel, after the jump.
Share on :
The New American Home 2011®
Reviewed by juragan asem
Published :
Rating : 4.5
Published :
Rating : 4.5


text:
Summary Report for:
29-1062.00 - Family and General Practitioners
Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in the general population. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.
Sample of reported job titles: Board Certified Family Physician, Family Medicine Physician, Family Physician, Family Practice Medical Doctor (FP MD), Family Practice Physician, Family Practitioner, Medical Doctor (MD), Medical Staff Physician, Physician, Primary Care Physician
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
- Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
- Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
- Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
- Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
- Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
- Deliver babies.
- Operate on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems.
- Train residents, medical students, and other health care professionals.
- Prepare government or organizational reports which include birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.
Technology Skills
- Accounting software — Billing software
- Calendar and scheduling software — Scheduling software
- Electronic mail software — Email software
- Information retrieval or search software — Medical reference software
- Internet browser software — Web browser software
- Medical software — Allscripts Professional EHR; e-MDs software; Medical procedure coding software; MEDITECH software (see all 18 examples)
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used
- Acute care fetal or maternal monitoring units or accessories — Fetal monitors
- Auditory function screening units — Auditory testing equipment
- Automated external defibrillators AED or hard paddles — Automated external defibrillators AED
- Binocular vision test sets or accessories — Vision screeners
- Blood collection syringes
- Cervical collars or neck braces — Cervical collars
- Clinical incubators or infant warmers — Infant warmers
- Colposcopes or vaginoscopes or accessories — Colposcopes
- Cryosurgery equipment or accessories — Cryosurgical units
- Desktop computers
- Diagnostic or interventional vascular catheters or sets — Angiocaths
- Dictation machines — Dictation equipment
- Electrocardiography EKG units — Electrocardiography EKG machines
- Electronic blood pressure units
- Electronic stethoscopes or accessories — Electronic stethoscopes
- Electrosurgical or electrocautery equipment — Electrosurgery units
- Eye charts or vision cards — Snellen eye charts
- Fetal or gynecological ultrasound or echo units — Fetal doppler units
- Floor grade forceps or hemostats — Splinter forceps
- Glucose monitors or meters — Glucometers
- Infant scales — Baby scales
- Intravenous tubing with catheter administration kits — Intravenous IV equipment
- Intubation forceps — Adult Magill forceps
- Laryngoscopes or accessories — Laryngoscopes
- Long term continuous electrocardiography EKG or holter monitoring systems — Holter monitors
- Medical acoustic stethoscope or accessory — Mechanical stethoscopes
- Medical exam or non surgical procedure gloves — Medical examination protective gloves
- Medical oxygen masks or parts — Neonatal airways; Oxygen masks; Patient airways
- Medical staff isolation or surgical masks — Medical masks; Protective face shields
- Medical suction cannulas or tubes or accessories — Suction catheters
- Medical suction or vacuum appliances — Suction machines
- Medical tuning forks
- Medical ultrasound bone densitometers — Ultrasound bone density scanners
- Medical ultrasound or doppler or pulse echo or echography units for general diagnostic use — Ultrasound imaging scanners
- Mercury blood pressure units — Manual blood pressure units
- Microscope slides
- Nasogastric tubes
- Notebook computers — Laptop computers
- Ophthalmoscopes or otoscopes or scope sets — Ophthalmoscopes; Otoscopes
- Orthopedic splint systems — Orthopedic splints
- Otological instruments or accessories — Ear curettes
- Oxygen therapy delivery system products accessories or its supplies — Oxygen administration equipment
- Personal computers
- Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers — Personal digital assistants PDA
- Pulse oximeter units — Pulse oximeters
- Reflex hammers or mallets — Neurological hammers
- Resuscitation masks or accessories — Neonatal resuscitation masks; Valve mask resuscitators
- Specimen collection container — Laboratory specimen containers
- Spirometers or its accessories or its supplies — Spirometers
- Surgical clamps or clips or forceps or accessories — Cord clamps; Dressing forceps; Ear forceps; Mosquito clamps (see all 5 examples)
- Surgical curettes or loops — Dermal curettes
- Surgical gloves
- Surgical lasers or accessories — Medical lasers
- Surgical scalpels or knives or blades or trephines or accessories — Surgical scalpels
- Surgical scissors — Episiotomy scissors; Operating scissors; Umbilical cord scissors
- Surgical suction machines or vacuum extractors or ultrasonic surgical aspirators or regulators or accessories — Vacuum extractors
- Suture needles
- Suture removers — Suture scissors
- Tablet computers
- Tourniquets
- Vacuum blood collection tubes or containers — Evacuated blood collection tubes
- Vaginal exam specula
- Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
- Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
- Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
- Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
- English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
- Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
- Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
- Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
- Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
- Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
- Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
- Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
- Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
- Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
- Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
- Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
- Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
- Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
- Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
- Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Work Activities
- Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
- Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
- Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Detailed Work Activities
- Immunize patients.
- Prescribe medications.
- Prescribe treatments or therapies.
- Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
- Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
- Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
- Record patient medical histories.
- Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
- Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
- Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.
- Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
- Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
- Care for women during pregnancy and childbirth.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
- Supervise patient care personnel.
- Operate on patients to treat conditions.
- Design public or employee health programs.
- Direct healthcare delivery programs.
- Train medical providers.
- Prepare official health documents or records.
- Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context
- Exposed to Disease or Infections — 100% responded "Every day."
- Freedom to Make Decisions — 97% responded "A lot of freedom."
- Telephone — 89% responded "Every day."
- Contact With Others — 90% responded "Constant contact with others."
- Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 83% responded "Very important results."
- Face-to-Face Discussions — 80% responded "Every day."
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 78% responded "Extremely important."
- Work With Work Group or Team — 84% responded "Extremely important."
- Consequence of Error — 88% responded "Extremely serious."
- Coordinate or Lead Others — 75% responded "Extremely important."
- Deal With External Customers — 66% responded "Extremely important."
- Physical Proximity — 81% responded "Very close (near touching)."
- Structured versus Unstructured Work — 65% responded "A lot of freedom."
- Frequency of Decision Making — 87% responded "Every day."
- Letters and Memos — 53% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Electronic Mail — 61% responded "Every day."
- Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 77% responded "Every day."
- Time Pressure — 15% responded "Never."
- Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — 45% responded "Every day."
- Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — 43% responded "Moderate responsibility."
- Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — 61% responded "Moderate responsibility."
- Duration of Typical Work Week — 41% responded "40 hours."
- Frequency of Conflict Situations — 51% responded "Once a month or more but not every week."
- Spend Time Sitting — 40% responded "More than half the time."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
|Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
|Related Experience
|Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
|Job Training
|Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
|Job Zone Examples
|These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include pharmacists, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, neurologists, and veterinarians.
|SVP Range
|(8.0 and above)
Interest code: IS Want to discover your interests? Take the O*NET Interest Profiler at My Next Move.
- Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
- Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Work Styles
- Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
- Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
- Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
- Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
- Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
- Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
- Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
- Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
- Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
- Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
- Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Work Values
- Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
- Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
- Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
Related Occupations
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wage data for Family Medicine Physicians.
|Median wages (2019)
|$98.84 hourly, $205,590 annual
|State wages
|Local wages
|Employment (2018)
|126,600 employees
|Projected growth (2018-2028)
|Faster than average (7% to 10%)
|Projected job openings (2018-2028)
|State trends
|Top industries (2018)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data and 2018-2028 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2018-2028). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- Aerospace Medical Association
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- American Academy of PAs
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
- American College of Physicians
- American Medical Association
- American Osteopathic Association
- International Society of Travel Medicine
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Physicians and surgeons
- Society of Teachers of Family Medicine


text:
The star of Auntie Mame, His Girl Friday, Gypsy, and scores of other memorable films and Broadway shows, Rosalind Russell came into her own during Hollywood's Golden Era and was paired with many of the luminaries of that time, including Joan Crawford, Cary Grant, and Kirk Douglas.
Long an advocate for those with disabilities, late in life this unique and pioneering talent was struck with severe rheumatoid arthritis, which derailed her career. Thereafter, Russell championed the needs of millions also suffering from the disease.
Whether considered for her sophisticated comedy roles or dignity under duress, her humanity shines through. Narrated by Kathleen Turner, this insightful and warm profile comes on the occasion of the approach of the 75th anniversary of her breakthrough role as Sylvia Fowler in The Women (1939) and the 55th anniversary of her most famous role as Mame Dennis in Auntie Mame (1958).


text:
Meatball & Wine Bar, CBD
Meatball & Wine Bar
135 Flinders Lane
(Formerly Breadwell Cafe)
"Wanna go for meatballs for lunch?"
Is it possible to answer this question in a negative way? Do you really want to be friends with someone who doesn't like meatballs? (there are fish and veg options, so there are no excuses! =p )
Luckily, Ms K was happy to come with to Meatball & Wine Bar for a quick lunch during the week. We sat on long benches at a communal table - look, I love sharing food and the communal approach, but these long benches seemed a little impractical for both diners and waiters. However, I also love to see what other people are ordering and if they are enjoying their food, so thumbs up for spying ability on the shared table/bench.
Enough griping, onto the food: choose from different type of meatballs (beef, chicken, fish and veg - some with more trimmings in the fillings than others) plus a tomato, creamy or herby sauce. You can then pick an accompaniment - such as pasta or greens as below, or you can have them as mini burgers (sliders) or as a hero sanger.
We also shared the Fish, dill and lemon meatballs (which possibly contained potato too). These were made with shredded fish meat (rather than cooking minced raw fish - as a fishball in a noodle soup might be made for example), and were delicate and light. Great with the asparagus too.
Our advice, skip the desserts, stick with mains!
Spy report: the cured meats and giant mozarella balls are next thing to try here! Looked pretty awesome at the next table. I am also keen to try the jerky (what is ninja jerky do you think?) and breakfast balls are coming soon, curiouser and curiouser.
The Meatball bar filled quickly during our time there, and it was a 90 minute wait the Friday night before, so be prepared to wait at peak times or head out for an early lunch.