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Systems within the Cell

We've examined how protein synthesis started, and came about but for it to come about, the most important need is for raw materials. And in order to participate in protein synthesis, these raw materials need to go through certain processes, to be refined to bring them to a usable state. For example, plastic and many other products are made from oil, but first the oil must go to the refinery, and through many chemical processes, in order to bring it to a state that can be used for production.

The same sort of technology, though much more highly developed, is found in the cell.

The Laboratory in the Cell

Nutrients entering the cell are broken down as a result of a series of extensive chemical reactions, resulting in their becoming raw materials that can then participate in new syntheses. In this way they can be used in totally new ways-not just as amino acids to form proteins, but many other chemical substances that the cell will use in many ways.

1-Exocytic Vesicles
The budding vesicles of the Golgi body carry the substances they contain towards the cell membrane. The substances that the cell doesn't want or for which the body has no need are ejected from the cell.

2-Golgi Body
Transported proteins and lipids are stored here, and classed according to their duties. Substances are then stored in cell organelles as needed.

3-Transport Vesicles
Vesicles deliver proteins and lipids to the Golgi body, where they will be stored.

4-Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
Many proteins are produced by ribosomes found on the surface of the rough ER. Lipids, on the other hand, are synthesized on smooth ER. Both substances are either secreted out of the cell or stored.

5-Endocytic Vesicles
Forming as buds on the cell membrane, they import substances from outside the cell. When they arrive at the lysosomes, digestive enzymes break them down, along with their contents.

Containing digestive enzymes, they produce basic raw materials the cell needs by digesting macromolecules arriving from outside the cell. The vesicle that enters the cell transports substances to the lysosomes.

Just like lysosomes, they contain digestive enzymes that break down substances such as fats and hydrogen peroxide.

sitoplazma, hücre, hücre organelleri

a. Cell Membrane
b. Rough ER
c. ER

Figure 4.3
Proteins are built according to DNA instructions. In the nucleus, synthesized RNA receives from the DNA the relevant instructions needed for protein synthesis. It takes these instructions to the ribosomes and carries out protein synthesis on these organelles. Proteins synthesized on ribosomes found on the surface of the endoplasmic reticulum are deposited at the endoplasmic reticulum for transport.

One organelle within which these processes are carried out, and which resembles a highly developed chemical laboratory, is the lysosome. Approximately 36 different enzymes in the lysosome have the duty of digesting different nutrients. For example five enzymes take part in protein digestion, four participate in the digestion of nucleic acids, 15 in the digestion of polysaccharides, six have a role in the digestion of lipids, two in the digestion of organic sulphates, and four different enzymes take part in the digestion of organic phosphates. Consider just one enzyme's chemical structure, physical characteristics, complex processes and incredible speed with which these processes are carried out, and then realize that there are 36 different enzymes that have duties in an organelle only 1 micron (a thousandth of a millimeter) in size, and it becomes clear how great a miracle this all is. Such powerful digesters cooperate with each other in such harmony without harming each other or the cell as a whole.

Transport Within the Cell

Products made in the cell and their raw materials are transported through channels called endoplasmic reticula (see Figure 4.1). The ribosomes that carry out protein synthesis are generally placed near this transport line, just as factories are built close to the highway and docks for easier delivery of raw materials.

endoplazmik retikulum, gücre, granüllü, ribozomlu

1. Smooth ER tubes
2. Vesicle
3. Newly formed vesicle
4. Budding vesicle

5. Ribosomes on the endoplasmic reticulum
6. Cisternal spaces between the rough endoplasmic reticulum
7. Cross section of rough ER tubes

Figure 4.1
A) The endoplasmic reticulum, which facilitates transport of substances within the cell
B) Rough endoplasmic reticulum (with ribosomes)
C) Cross section of rough endoplasmic reticulum (with ribosomes)

The Cells' Packaging System

Clearly, every detail in the cell has been especially created by a superior intelligence. For another example of this, look at the packaging facilities within the cell.

One of the most important aspects in manufacturing any product is packaging and transporting it to the consumer. Food especially must be packaged in such a way to keep it from spoiling for as long as possible. While modern technology has found solutions to this problem only in the last few decades, every one of the trillions of cells contains a superior packaging, transportation, and storage system that has been around for thousands of years, ever since man was first created.

golgi cisimciği, golgi, hücre, hücre organelleri

1. Budding vesicle
2. Cisternal spaces

Figure 4.2 Electron micrograph of Golgi body

This packaging system is carried out within an organelle called the Golgi body (see Figure 4.2). It accumulates secreted substances, then packages them into small vesicles where they are either stored as needed, or exported out of the cell.

hücre, organel, hücre organelleri

Figure 4.4
1. Plasma membrane: control of material exchanges, regulation of cell-environment interactions
2. Golgi complex: modification, distribution and storage of substances
3. Lysosome: digestion, breakdown
4. Endoplasmic reticulum: isolation, modification, and transport of proteins and other substances
5. DNA and genetic control
6. Mitochondrion: energy production
7. Nuclear membrane
8. Nucleus

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Enzyme Technology

Many technologies have been inspired by structures in nature. Cameras and lenses have been developed by mimicking the features of the eyeball, and helicopters have been designed based on features of the dragonfly. There are many things in nature that continue to inspire technology on a chemical level.

Yet there are also natural substances that we make direct use of in our daily lives. One example is enzymes. Enzymes have been prepared for us in a ready-made form in nature and are directly used in industry. The detergents we use in our homes every day are an industrial product developed as the result of the existence of enzymes. Proteases head the list of enzymes used in laundry powders. Their presence is important because, as you now know, proteases are enzymes that break down proteins during digestion. Therefore, they can easily remove protein stains—stains such as grass, blood and egg—from your clothing. The protein in these substances generally make these stains adhere tightly among clothing fibers. But these enzymes degrade the proteins causing the stain.

The enzyme lipase, which breaks down fats, also works in detergents, helping dissolve fat or grease stains. Attaching to the fat molecules on clothing, they break them down and convert them into amino acid components.

Enzymes are also used in the manufacture of textiles. During the weaving of cotton and cotton-mix fabrics, the long fibers that comprise the cloth are coated with an adhesive substance to prevent them from breaking during weaving. The substances employed are starch and starch by-products. Yet once the weaving has been completed, the fabric has to be freed from that starch for subsequent stages.

This can be performed using such harsh chemicals as acids, alkalines and oxidants, but today this is an easy matter with enzymes. Amylase breaks down the starch without damaging the fabric. One advantage of this procedure is that it is eco-friendly. The waste water that results is less toxic.

Use is also made of enzymes in improving color quality of fabric. The hairs, or fibrins, that form on the threads are broken down and minimized by enzymes. The enzyme catalase is used for fabrics that are bleached with hydrogen peroxide as pre-treatment before dying. As you'll remember, catalase is a fast-working enzyme, and so even a small amount of it is sufficient to eliminate the hydrogen peroxide.

In addition, enzymes are also employed intensively in processing sugar, animal feed, and fruit juice and manufacturing paper and leather. For example, various problems arising during the production of fruit juices, particularly apple juice, can be resolved with the help of enzymes. Apple juice contains huge quantities of starch, and is cloudy in its fresh-pressed state. If transparent apple juice is desired, that starch has to be broken down—which is effected by introducing starch-dissolving enzymes.

But how are enzymes obtained from the natural world? Allah has created a great means of doing so: micro-organisms. Any single micro-organism possesses more than 1,000 different kinds of enzymes—a great blessing placed at mankind's industrial disposal.

Scientists collect and study different micro-organisms from different parts of the world in order to obtain different kinds of enzymes. This research continues under the microscope until they find an enzyme that performs the desired task. Then the organism that produces that enzyme is altered genetically so that it will produce larger quantities of the enzyme. Subsequently, enzymes are extracted by fermenting the micro-organism. The wastes that emerge as a result are used as fertilizer.91 In addition, enzymes can also be obtained from plants, the pancreases of large livestock, and the digestive organs of chickens and oxen.

Utilizing knowledge and technology, humans have expended enormous efforts to find ways of carrying out these processes. For dissolving starch, for example, rather harsh conditions were formerly necessary. A large number of chemicals were employed, but the resulting industrial products were not wholly what was desired, and the resulting waste products were generally toxic. However, enzymes work just as if tailor-made for the task. Acting at the site, they locate the relevant starch and entirely do away with it, leaving behind the amino acids and other constituents, all of which can be safely returned to the natural environment. No human technology can endow a protein with the ability to attack a specific substance and break it down. They cannot teach it to attack a single fat molecule on a piece of cloth, nor cause it to act in a certain temperature range in such a way as to fulfill people's needs. They cannot make the resulting waste products assume a form that can be recycled and reused.

Human beings cannot even produce the correct sequence of the amino acids that make up a protein. Therefore, to perform all these tasks they use ready-made natural enzymes which have been placed at mankind's disposal. The more research is performed, the more enzymes are discovered, literally gift-wrapped inside micro-organisms as major labor-saving devices, easily located where any scientist can obtain them.

This blessing is bestowed by Allah. It has been given to make life easier, as a beauty and a blessing. It is Allah Who creates them in micro-organisms, Who gives them their own particular characteristics, Who permits them to be discovered, and Who gives us the ability, knowledge and means with which to study them.

Everything in the heavens and earth belongs to Him, and the religion belongs to Him, firmly and for ever. So why do you fear anyone other than Allah? Any blessing you have is from Allah. Then when harm touches you, it is to Him you cry for help.
(Surat an-Nahl: 52-53)

91 Bilim ve Teknik (Science and Technique), Tubitak Yayınları, October 1999, pp. 74-80

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Over the noise of bouncing basketballs on the hardwood floor, Rontes Williams remembers the first question he asked after the bullet lodged in his back.

“Why did you just shoot me?”

The world was in slow motion. His ears were ringing. Everything went blank.

That moment on March 23, 2013, would lead the 14-year-old from Pearl to here — playing wheelchair basketball at the Baptist Healthplex in Clinton on a Saturday afternoon. Each player in a Mississippi WheelCats jersey has a different story. A few escaped accidents that could have killed them. Others were born with conditions that will prevent them from ever standing up.

Their paths to becoming WheelCats vary, but they are all on the team because Lisa and Dave Elliston and their son Jonathan moved to Mississippi from Nashville in April 2013. Jonathan has a rare bone condition called fibrous dysplasia, meaning his bones are very soft. The weight of his own body could break his leg bones. Jonathan has been playing wheelchair basketball since the age of 8.

Last fall the Ellistons found five players and created the state’s only team in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association for children ages 5 to 18. It would be a building year, the Ellistons thought. Most of the kids had never played basketball or any type of sport before. A few had never met another kid in a wheelchair. They focused on finding more players and got funding from the nonprofit Metro Area Community Empowerment so the children wouldn’t have to pay to play.

The Mississippi WheelCats finished the season second in the Southeastern Conference behind the defending national champions from Georgia. Never doubt the WheelCats.

Williams was trying to push the gun away in March 2013. His friend was playing with it.

“They said it wasn’t likely for me to be able to walk again,” Williams said. “And I said I was going to be able to walk again. And it kind of went my way from there on out.”

He went from a wheelchair to a walker. From a walker to two crutches. From two crutches to one. Williams said he expects to stop using the crutch in two weeks to a month. His therapist suggested joining the WheelCats. He discovered a whole new world in wheelchair basketball.

“It’s surprising to see people go fast down the court,” Williams said, smiling at nearby teammates on the court. “Making it. Air balling it.”

That trash talk leads to teammate Jordan Drake grabbing the back of the wheelchair and pulling Williams back onto the court. Soon the two teammates are comparing speeds in a mad dash across the court from hoop to hoop.

Practice ends with the team being divided in two for a blue versus white scrimmage.

KJ Fields shows up a little late for practice. The coaches give him a jersey and he subs into the game for an exhausted mom who had been filling in to even the teams.

Instantly KJ is everywhere. Calling for the ball. Passing to teammates. Shooting his signature hook shot. He zooms up and down the court with the speed that has made the staff at his elementary school issue the 8-year-old speeding tickets.

Parents Kelvin and DeeWanda Fields like to keep KJ moving. If he sits too long, he starts to think about the accident.

When KJ was 6 years old, he was driving a go-kart near his family’s home in Mount Olive. He was trying to cross the road to go to a relative’s house when a woman driving a Nissan Maxima hit him.

Shattered pelvic bone. Collapsed lungs. Pinched spinal cord. And a 50 percent chance of ever walking again.

On his first day of physical therapy, KJ pushed his wheelchair all the way there. The therapists and doctors said they’d never seen a kid do that before.

He was the second player to join the WheelCats.

The young players and their parents all say they don’t need sympathy or pity; they’re just regular kids playing basketball.

Go back to Jonathan Elliston, who is sitting on the sidelines for this practice. The one whose family started this entire thing. The one who had his 13th surgery — one for every year of his life — a few days ago.

The rubbery residue from the IV tape is still stuck to his arm. He says his leg feels like it’s bubbling. He doesn’t know how many stitches are in his outstretched leg under the wraps because he hasn’t looked. The pain medicine has, he admits, made him a little loopy.

But on this Saturday afternoon, his main objective is to yell jokes and take playful digs at his teammates from the sidelines.

As practice winds down, he entertains a teammate’s giggling little sister.

“Technically, we’re not ‘normal,’ ” Jonathan says, making large air quotes with his fingers and rolling his eyes at the word.

“But I have no idea what that means.”

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The Department of Homeland Security has launched the “Stop. Think. Connect.” public cybersecurity awareness campaign — a national initiative that promotes simple steps the public can take to increase their safety and security online.

“We all share a responsibility to prevent cyber attacks and increase our nation’s resilience to cyber threats,” said DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano. “The ‘Stop. Think. Connect.’ campaign will help equip the public with simple information to keep themselves and their families safe and secure on the Internet.”

“Stop. Think. Connect.” is a national public education campaign designed to increase public understanding of cyber threats and how individual citizens can develop safer cyber habits that will help make networks more secure.

The campaign fulfills a key element of President Obama’s 2009 Cyberspace Policy Review, which tasked DHS with developing a public awareness campaign to inform Americans about ways to use technology safely.

“Stop. Think. Connect.” includes cyber forums hosted in collaboration with the National Centers of Academic Excellence to bring together diverse groups of community, private and government participants for dialogues on cybersecurity issues; opportunities for members of the public to get involved and help spread the word by leading or hosting campaign activities; and a coalition for public and private sector organizations.

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Tips from the public Monday (September 30) led to the arrest of a man and three women during a burglary in progress in Hilo.

At 2:45 a.m. Monday, South Hilo patrol officers responded to a report of a suspicious truck at a home on the 2000 block of Ainaola Drive.

Responding officers found a 36-year-old Keaʻau man, Raylad Brown, and three women, 37-year old Linda Kamahele of Hilo, 38-year old Lorilei Brown of Keaʻau and 39-year old Jeraldine Brown of Keaʻau, with a pickup truck containing items from the property and the house.

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Kamahele was released pending further investigation.

Raylad Brown and Jeraldine Brown also were not charged in connection with Monday’s burglary pending further investigation. However, Raylad Brown was charged with shoplifting in an unrelated case. His bail was set at $1,000. Jeraldine Brown was charged with theft and contempt of court in connection with outstanding warrants. Her bail was set at $12,500.

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Pros: Good sound that is far more balanced than most at this price point, good build quality, did I mention the low price?

Cons: Could use some more clarity throughout the spectrum, more accessories might be nice

I've been out of the loop for a while when it comes to budget IEMs. Back in the day, the low priced options were simply not very good. I remember paying $40 for the V-MODA Bass Freq as a workout IEM because I liked the massive impact, though it was obviously not an "all purpose" type IEM. I used them with my Creative Zen Micro Photo which I believe was $300 for the 6GB model, just to put things in perspective. I knew things had improved since then, but I didn't realize just how much IEM you could get for so little money.

The IEM in question is the Nuforce NE-600X. It sells for $25 and comes in several colors - the housing is always black and silver, but the cable is available in red, green, or black. Nuforce also has a version with an inline mic called the NE-600M. The one I have is standard, no mic, with the red cable. Specs are as follows:

Driver Size: 11mm
Impedance: 32 Ohm
Frequency Response: 20 to 20kHz
Rated Power: 10mW
Max. Input Power: 40mW
Sensitivity: 100dB+/-3dB
Connector: 3.5mm 3-pin stereo plug

Weight (without packing): 12.5 grams
Length: 110 cm (43.3 inches)

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As can be expected for $25, the NE-600X uses a dynamic driver. The housing is what I'd call fairly "generic" - I don't mean that in a bad way though. It has a good size to it and does not attempt to reinvent the wheel. I was able to get an excellent fit using the standard medium sized tips, which seem to be of somewhat higher quality than some other bundled tips I've seen. Some of them are so thin that they will practically tear when you handle them; not so with the NE-600. The housing has what appears to be a fairly large vent in the rear. Looking closer, I don't think it actually goes through. Instead, there is a tiny little port on each housing next the "L" or "R" symbol. Isolation is on the lower side because of this, as is the case with many similar dynamic IEMs. These also do best (for my ears anyway) with a somewhat shallow insertion. I can usually just shove them in quickly and get a great seal right from the start. I like not having to fiddle with them much.

The cable seems a bit on the short side compared to what I'm used to. It's a flat cable which is relatively tangle resistant if not completely tangle proof. One thing I like is the slider: when did universal IEM makers suddenly decide it was not necessary to have these? The last "budget" IEMs I've owned, from Meizu and HiSound, both lacked this feature, so I'm glad to see it here. The Y split and angled 1/8" plug are both fairly basic, low key affairs. They get the job done without being fancy and seem durable enough. Wearing the cable up over the ear is possible (contrary to what I has assumed based on the flat cable) and is actually rather comfortable. It does make the super-fast insertion a bit more complicated though, and the short cable becomes that much shorter. The cable does seem pretty microphonic when worn down, but going over-ear takes care of that nicely.

As with all the gear I review, I burned in the NE-600X for over 100 hours. At times I paired these little IEMs with associated equipment costing over 100 times the price - a comical mismatch to be sure. But most of the time I used a more sensible approach: Sansa Clip+, Hisound RoCoo D, iHiFi812, iPad, etc. Honestly the NE-600X does not require extensive amplification to reach its full potential. It sounds about as good as it will ever sound from the little Sansa player.

The sound did not blow me away at first, but I'm used to far more expensive IEMs so that's not surprising. What did surprise me was that I could listen to them for long periods of time and not be too fatigued. The sound is somewhat U shaped, with exaggerated lows and a slightly tipped up top end. More boost applies to the bass than the treble though, and the mids remain fairly present so as not to be majorly unbalanced. Many of the low priced IEMs I've experienced are vastly more colored than this, so it's actually a pretty tame bass boost in comparison.
Most cheap IEMs use dynamic drivers, and often times they are fairly large. That means bass reproduction is usually a strength compared to other frequencies - especially when the mids and highs are a muddy, recessed mess. The NE-600X does impress with solid lows, but in this case they don't outshine the rest of the spectrum. The bass does bleed into the mids a little but not as bad as many other cheap IEMs I've used. I did find the overall presentation enjoyable if somewhat unremarkable. No, they aren't the last word in articulation or clarity, but they aren't bad either. They sort of succeed by doing a lot of things pretty well, and not doing anything particularly poorly. Remember - we are talking about $25 IEMs here. That's less than the weekly coffee budget for a lot of people.

I tried all types of music with the NE-600, and nothing stood out as a particular weakness. As far as strengths, they seem to do well with more dynamic tracks that call for a lot of gusto. The new Tron soundtrack by Daft Punk sounded great, as did Immersion by Pendulum. I think my favorite album though was 7th Symphony by Apocalyptica. Track 10, titled Rage of Poseidon, sounded fantastic - if I had to guess, I would have sworn I was listening through an IEM costing at least $75 or so. Bass had depth and rumble but remained controlled, and I got a good sense of texture from the crunchy guitars. Very nice.
Weaknesses? Sure. Obviously these are not going to have the same incisive clarity as a more expensive IEM. Vocals don't quite have that lifelike breathiness, and you miss a bit of shimmer on the top end of cymbals and other percussion. While the frequency response is admirably full, you don't get a correspondingly high amount of articulation. To put it another way - resolution is pretty good, transparency not as much. But none of this is really a glaring error. They sound good enough to where my cynicism is mostly kept in check while listening. No, these won't compete with my entry level custom IEMs. But that's an unfair comparison since those generally start in the $300-400 range and quickly move north from there. Taken as they are, the NE-600X is pretty good.

I'm not an expert in budget IEMs, but I dug up a few things to compare. First I tried an old set of V-MODA Bass Freqs ($40). They sounded comparably terrible. The bass had good impact but was grossly over-exaggerated, and the rest of the spectrum was muddy and unclear. These have not held up well with age.
Next I tried a set of JVC FX-33 Marshmallows ($40). These were closer to the NE-600X but still lacking in some clarity in the highs, and the bass was still too boomy. They also didn't fit my ears as well either. These used to be a somewhat common budget recommendation, but again the NE-600X outclasses them.
Moving up in price, I tried the Hisound Popo ($59), which sounded incredibly recessed in the mids compared to the Nuforce. The Popo has satisfyingly tight bass that unfortunately leaks too much into the mids for my taste. Sometimes it is enjoyable but other times I wish it were more controlled. The highs on the Popo seem a little more rolled off compared to the NE-600X, which has a nice bit of sparkle without going too far. The Popo does take the lead in terms of soundstage though - its biggest strength in my opinion. And its wood body is far more attractive than the plastic of the NE-600. Still, I'd tend choose the Nuforce more often than not, even without considering the price disparity.
Lastly I used the Meizu EP-40 ($40). I really like these IEMs. They offer more refined lows and seem faster than the NE-600X. Vocals are more transparent and the entire presentation is more cohesive. In many ways, these are the better IEM. The one drawback is with the upper mids - the EP-40 strives for greater detail but is sometimes comes across as peaky and grating. So no matter how good they sound, on some tracks they become annoying, despite their other good qualities. The NE-600X, while never soaring quite as high, remains consistently enjoyable from song to song. Less important (but still worth mentioning) is the fact that the NE-600 can be quickly and easily inserted. The Meizu takes some effort to get it right.
At $25, the NE-600 is clearly not intended to blow you away with amazing sound. And it probably won't. What it does do is offer a performance that is unobjectionable, and even enjoyable, for a very low price. Folks new to the IEM game could do substantially worse for the money. And for people who already own some more expensive models, these would make an excellent backup pair. They are suitably "fun" sounding without veering too far into unbalanced territory, and have no flaws that I'd consider fatal. I've had better sounding IEMs, and cheaper IEMs, but nothing that can beat the NE-600X in their price range. In a world of ever-advancing technology and correspondingly ever-increasing prices, I like seeing releases like this. Definitely recommended for what they are.

Pros: build quality, strong bass, small size

Cons: short cord, flabby bass

For a comparison of the NE-600X vs 700X vs 770X, see here:

This is the entry level IEM from Nuforce, a company better known to us headfiers for the uDac and HDP.  I'm keeping this review short as I will be writing up a more complete comparison with their other iems at a later point.

- Driver: 11mm

- Impedance: 16 ohms

- Frequency Response: 20-20k Hz

- Rated Power: 1 mW

- Max Input: 3 mW

- Sensitivity: 100 dB +/- 3dB

- Weight: 12.5 g

- Length: 110mm (43.3 in)

- No frills packaging, though the box is surprisingly sturdy and reuseable unlike the typical throwaway plastic boxes of today.

- Apart from the three tips, no accessories whatsoever which was a little disappointing. I would have been happier with a cheaper/flimsy plastic box and have a provided case to put the IEM into

Build Quality:

- I'm actually quite happy with the build quality on these. They feel relatively solid, decent strain relief, and the flat non-tangling cable is excellent.

- The cord is quite prone to microphonics when worn down, but is barely noticeable when worn over-ear.

- I have a lot of trouble with getting iems to fit me due to my small ears, but had no trouble with these.

- I can wear them up or down with no issue

- The cable is a tad short, especially if you're wearing it over-ear.

- Average as far as iems go. There's a large port on the back which I'm sure lets in all sorts of noise, and also makes them highly susceptible to wind noise.

Sound Quality: (I hate trying to describe sound in absolutes, so I'll just give the basics)

- Despite the average sensitivity, The low impedance makes these very susceptible to noise from any device. Even on my fuze there was a very low background hum. Not really noticeable when playing typical music, but if you listen to a lot of soft recordings this might be an issue unless you have an amp with an exceptionally low background noise.

- The sound is very bass tilted, but definition is lacking since the bass and midbass bleed heavily into the midrange; I do not know for certain if this is due to the tilted bass or slow decay in the bass region (or possibly both), or simply lower end drivers

- Midrange quality is decent. At this price point I wasn't expecting much, and I pretty much got what I was expecting.

- Prone to distortion at high volumes, as well as clipping (likely due to exceeding the current limits of a portable device due to the low impedance)

- Overall honestly not too impressed with the sound (perhaps I've been spoiled with higher end gear), but keeping in mind the low price I could still genuinely recommend this to someone on a budget

Bottom line:

- Bass oriented consumer/top40 sound

- Excellent build quality

- Good band for the buck

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Death Notice

Donald F. Hullopeter, 81, born June 28, 1931 in Tracy, MN, passed away January 16, 2013 at McAllen Medical Center in McAllen, Texas.  Ric Brown Family Funeral Home of Mission, Texas is in charge of arrangements.

Jessie Mercie, 27

Jessie J. Mercie age 27 of Vesta, MN died Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the Sanford-Tracy Area Medical Center in Tracy, MN.  Services were held Thursday, January 31, 2013 at the Tracy Alliance Church. Interment will be at a later date.  The Almlie Funeral Home of Tracy handled the arrangements.

Online condolences may be placed at

Jessie James Mercie was born March 11, 1985 to Lonnie and Donna (Guza) Mercie in Marshall, MN.  He was dedicated to the Lord as a baby and rededicated to Jesus on January 3, 2012.

He attended grade school in Milroy, MN and later high school in Marshall.  After school he moved into Milroy, MN and over the years worked several jobs in the area.  His last employment was as an elevator maintenance man for CHS in Marshall.

He was a current member of the Believer’s Church in Marshall.  He enjoyed sports cars, electronic gaming and will always be remembered for his kindness and tender hearted spirit.  As a result of his illness Jessie became a patient of Sanford-Tracy Medical Center, where he died Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the age of 27.

Jessie is survived by his parents, Lonnie and Donna Mercie of Vesta, MN; two sisters, Lacie Jae (Jared) McChesney of Russell, MN and Emmie Lou Mercie of Ghent, MN; two nieces, Jayda McChesney and Ava Mercie; two nephews, Aiden and Jedadia McChesney; his paternal grandmother, Frances Mercie of Marshall, MN; his maternal grandmother, Bonnie Guza of Minneota, MN; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

His paternal and maternal grandfather’s, George Mercie and Joe Guza and one uncle, Jerry Mercie preceded him in death.

Gloria Zabel, 70

Gloria J. Zabel age 70, of Tracy, MN died Tuesday January 29, 2013 at the Prairie View Healthcare Center in Tracy.  Services were held Monday, February 4, 2013 at the Tracy Lutheran Church.  Interment was in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Balaton, MN.  The Almlie Funeral Home of Tracy handled the arrangements.

Online condolences may be placed at

Gloria Jane Zabel was born May 29, 1942 to Phil and Eldora (Stebritz) Chase in Algona, IA.  She attended school in Howard, SD and Fairmont, MN, before graduating from Howard High School.  She received further education in Early Childhood Associates Development Certification and worked for WCA-Head Start for twenty nine years.  She then also worked for HIS in Tracy, MN for another eight years.

On October 13, 1962 Gloria married Vernon Zabel at Trinity Lutheran Church in Balaton, MN.  They made their home on the family farm near Garvin, MN and to this union four children were born, Ardis, Richard, and twins, Joel and Jane.  In 2002 they moved into Tracy and as Vernon’s health failed, Gloria was a loving care giver to her husband for many years.

She was a member of the Tracy Lutheran Church and was very active in the church women’s groups, taught Sunday School, served on several boards, helped with many smorgasbords and pot luck meals, and enjoyed quilting with the ladies on Do-Days.  She and her husband also were involved in 4-H and managed the Lyon County 4-H Food Stand for two years, while their children were active in 4-H.  Gloria also enjoyed spending time with family and friends, reading, doing crossword puzzles, bible studies and attending church activities.

In August of 2012 Gloria became a resident of the Prairie View Healthcare Center in Tracy, where she was received into heaven peacefully on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at the age of 70.

Gloria is survived by her mother, Eldora Chase of Pipestone, MN; two daughters, Ardis (Robert) Baumgartner of Lynd, MN and Jane (Charles) Sabinske of Walnut Grove, MN; two sons, Richard (Annette) Zabel of Pierre, SD and Joel (Mary) Zabel of Garvin, MN; six grandchildren, Susan (Dylan) Dowling of Murdo, SD, Jeremy and Robert Zabel and Misty Scott all of Pierre, SD, Joel Aaron Zabel of Garvin, MN and Rheanne Sabinske of Walnut Grove, MN; two great grandchildren, Ella Nora Zabel Dowling and Kendall Vernon Dowling, both of Murdo, SD; one sister, Carol (Kenneth) Thompson of Galena Park, TX; two nephews, Brandon Richards of Galena Park, TX and Travis Thompson of Pierre, SD; many cousins and friends.

Her husband, Vernon, his father, Phil Chase, maternal grandparents, Sandy (Anna) Stebritz, praternal grandparents, Christian (Rosa) Chase, father and mother-in-law, Walter (Mabel) Zabel, one brother-in-law, Bruce Richards and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, preceded her in death.


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Select Research Summaries on Nurse Staffing Levels and Patient Outcomes

At the first Nurse Staffing and Patient Outcomes workgroup meeting, members of the workgroup indicated that it would be useful to have information from existing studies on this topic. The Minnesota Department of Health has conducted an initial scan of the literature to identify the most recent meta-analyses and literature descriptions on the topic, and identified several papers that may be of use to the workgroup. Those papers are listed below as well as a document with a summary of key points.

Overview of Literature Reviews on Nurse Staffing Levels and Patient Outcomes (PDF: 24KB/1 page)

Blegan MA. (2006). Patient Safety in Hospital Acute Care Units. Annual Review of Nursing Research; 24:103-125.

Kane RL et al. (2007). The Association of Registered Nurse Staffing Levels and Patient Outcomes: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Medical Care; 45:1195-1204.

Clarke SP and Donaldson NE. (2008). Nurse Staffing and Patient Care Quality and Safety. In: Hughes RG, editor. Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. Pub. No. 08-0043. Chapter 25. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Rockville, MD.

Unruh L. (2008). Nurse Staffing and Patient, Nurse and Financial Outcomes. American Journal of Nursing; 108:62-71.

Shekelle PG. (2013). Nurse-Patient Ratios as a Patient Safety Strategy: A Systemic Review. Archives of Internal Medicine; 158:404-409

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Re: Am I the Only One With Unsuppressed TSH?

my primary tumor was 1.6cm w/ 4 involved lymph nodes and I know what you're saying about treatment, as that's what I've read but, here's what my doctor said, coming from USC in Los Angeles. she said anywhere else in the nation, I would have treatment, they (USC) is the only place currently thinking that there is not that much difference in the outcome. maybe that's the case for my stage4 papillary carcinoma, follicular variant, I don't know. (maybe I have too many other medical conditions that might compromise things?)That's all I can remember, as she said it's something that will be followed closely and the TSH suppression was very important, along w/ the Tg results. At least that's my understanding.
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BabyHopes0816 10-28-2011 10:44 PM

TTC & Obese

I joined this website for support, and having someone with my similar situation to talk to.

I am 23 yrs old, and extremely overweight. All of my life i've been obese. As i got older i also got heavier. My paternal family are all obese, which doesn't help me at all. I got married two years ago in Dominican Republic and moved to DR, weighing about 250, i stayed in that country for two years and i gain about hundred pounds. Now i am back in the US, my husband and i have been trying to get pregnant for the same amount of time we have been married two years, and nothing. My GYN assured me weight at the time about 340lb i could get pregnant, and i will get pregnant. I of course felt great hearing this, and having a GYN, so reassuring and positive. I know i need to lose weight, so i join weight watchers a month ago starting weight at 338 now a month later i'm at 333. I feel good about this and all.. My GYN referred me to a fertility specialist, which at the time i was excited because i thought my dream of become a mother would soon be reality. But when i got to the specialist he just laughed laughed and laughed, and told me my problem was that i was obese, and had to get surgery done in order to lose weight. Going to this so called specialist destroyed me. I felt horrible when this guy laughed at me for being obese, making fun of me for wanted to conceive. I still feel sad about it, kind of depressed because some how my hopes of becoming a parent are slowly disappearing after visiting this guy.

I look forward to hearing from anyone could who could relate or have advice, or any words of encouragement!

Thanks in advance,
Liah :p

sanandreas 10-28-2011 10:50 PM

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I am so sorry he treated you like that. There is no excuse for any medical professional to act like that. Yes, you do need to lose weight, but he could have discussed that with you in a way that didn't embarrass you and make you feel so bad. I hope you can find a doctor with a little more sympathy that can help you instead of hurting you. HUGS

BabyHopes0816 10-29-2011 12:20 AM

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Thank you, Sanandreas, I really appreciate it. :)
What hurts more, is that I tell him I've lost 5lbs since i've been in Weight Watchers, only month but 5 lbs is something. And he just laughs at me and goes "yeah and thats nothing" and didn't stop laughin, mean while he had a big popped out belly. Seriously, althought I am perfectly healthy, other then being obese I understand I have to lose weight. I went to this doctor for him to put me on a treatment in order to concieve, not for him to tell me over and over again the ONLY way I could lose weight is having this surgery. If I want surgery ill talk to my regular doctor, not a fertility specialist. I was expecting him to greet me professionally, you know ask me my name, my medical history are whatever. I went in with my mom, and he thought my mom was the patient until I told him I was the patient as soon as I told him, he was like laughing hard saying oh no you are obese continues laughing none stop. That was his greeting. He didnt ask me my name, just my age, he didnt introduce himself, he claims that my GYN, isn't a MD, and never heard of him. Didn't bother asking me from what clinic I was referred to him, he just assumed it was the one he said. You know been to alot if doctors in my 23 yrs of life, in different areas of NY, and a different country,and all these doctors i've consulted with always introduced them selves politely, and asked me about me,they set there and listen to why I was visiting them, then after I talked and explained whatever reason, they examined me, asked the normal questions any pain or whatever, explained to me what they were going to do and why, and if I was ok with it. And they were serious had serious face expression and tone of voice, there were times they smiled just a bit, but not laughing out loud, as if watching a comedy. Shouldn't I report this dude?

sanandreas 10-29-2011 07:54 AM

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If your regular doctor referred you to him, I would at least let your regular doctor know what occurred. As far as reporting him elsewhere, I am not sure where you would go about doing that. Nor do I think it would probably do any good. But then maybe someone else here has had an experience with that and can give you better advice than I can.

kristi1986 12-08-2011 10:27 AM

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I can definitely relate to how you are feeling because I'm experiencing a similar situation. I'm a big girl always have been but have managed to put on more and more weight over the past few years all while adding up to 450lbs on the scale. I'm 27 and my weight has just got completely out of control, and quite honestly even though I've always been big and have been aware of it, I never really felt as big as I am. I have an amazing boyfriend who doesn't see the fat me, he sees everything but that, and I have the most loving compassionate friends who see the me on the inside, I really am a lucky girl...but I think because my weight was never an issue to others it hasn't been an issue to me if that makes sense. My boyfriend and I want children as well and have talked about it for years, but we decided it would be best to begin a healthy lifestyle and lose some weight first, we both starting losing weight, I lost 15 lbs last month and was feeling good about myself and my journey ahead, but I always find some way of getting discouraged and then I gain it back.

I recently went to the dr. for some leg pains I was having and I had a Dr. similar to yours where all they could focus on was my weight and bringing me down. I'm very comfortable discussing my weight with others, I don't get angry or play the blame game, but when you feel attacked or made fun of for such a thing it hurts. I think its very important to find a Dr who you feel comfortable with and who feels comfortable with an obese patient. As far as having a baby and being overweight, of-coarse its possible, I know lots of people who are overweight and are proud parents of very beautiful healthy babies so don't feel discouraged. I think losing some weight or just making better choices can help us become pregnant, but don't think it cant happen because it can : )

BabyHopes0816 12-09-2011 10:33 PM

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Thank You, Kristi!
I am not going to lie, i too at times feel discourage about losing weight, and believe me after i went to go see that doctor, i felt worst then horrible! But thankfully i found the doctor i've been looking for! Dr.San Roman, he to me is the best, even though i've only gone once; for a consultation, I feel that this doctor is going to help me achieve my dream of becoming a parent.:D, He spoke nothing but positive things, and only told me I'll need to lose a few pounds which i have already lost 7lbs. He wants to see me at the end of December - early January for our first IUI cycle. I feel so good about everything as of now. Hopefully, in this new year i will become pregnant. Kristi, the only motivation you need to lose a few pounds is the thought of becoming a mother, and thought of having your child in arms everyday. That is my motivation! You're friends and boyfriend are supporting you throughout all this, so have them join a gym with you and go a few times a week. Or if not work out at home and do some walking around your neighborhood for a half hour. It would sure help. Best of wishes to you and your boyfriend!

vonbon1 04-23-2012 03:50 PM

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Hya Honey, I'm so sorry that awful doctor laughed at you, that's awful.
I'm not trying for a baby, I'm too old for that :D, but I had a very similar experience with a surgeon a couple of years ago. I had to have an operation , I have a condition that can cause blindness, at the time I was going blind, the surgeon told me it was my fault because I was obese, and that if I wanted to keep my sight I should lose the wieght.

I was hurt at first, not for very long though as I soon became very angry at this arrogant man.
I know for a fact that this isn't true, yes if I lose some wieght my condition would be less severe, but he had no right to say such a thing to me.

The way I see it is, you are who you are, do not let ignorant people upset you. I know this may not be much help to you but I just wanted to reach out to you, to let you know you're not alone. :):) vonbon1 xx

Kaji 07-04-2012 02:02 PM

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That first 'doctor' doesn't deserve the title. Unfortunately medical professionals are as prone to personal bias as the rest of the population, but it's their job to rise about that and help you. You deserve to be treated professionally and courteously and have your health problems taken seriously, regardless of your weight.

There are plenty of obese mothers in the world, and plenty of smaller women who have trouble conceiving. Weight only plays ONE role in your fertility, it's far from the whole story. But they say that if you can manage to lose 10% of your bodyweight you'll give your body a real boost and greatly improve your chances of conceiving.

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Shirley Mueller, M.D.

(67MS, 71MD, 74R-Pediatrics, 76R-Neurology, 77F-Neurology, 78F-Pediatrics, 78F-Internal Medicine)

What is your hometown?

Waukon, Iowa

What is your official title?

Since 2006, I have been the President and CEO of MyMoneyMD, LLC, a company that provides clarification and guidance to individuals who choose to self-invest.  This followed my seven year on-the-job training at investment firms, and passing various related exams, after leaving the practice of medicine in 1995.  Prior to that, I worked for ten years as a practicing neurologist and before that I was a tenured associate professor at Indiana University.  While at Indiana University, I was Chief of Neurology at Wishard Memorial Hospital.

How/when did you become interested in science and medicine?

As a teenager I saw a movie about a woman medical missionary in China.  The selflessness she had, plus the exotic life she led, appealed to me.

What interested you to pursue a career in medicine and medical education?

It is true, no doubt, that blowing up a tube of radioactive material in a microwave in Donald Heistad’s (67R-Internal Medicine) lab was not an achievement, but it was unique.  If we start there, the rest of my career can’t compete because it was usual - NIH grants and committees, plus lots of research papers.

Is there a teacher, mentor or UI Carver College of Medicine faculty member who has helped shape your education?

I was fortunate enough to be able to do research in the cardiovascular laboratory with Donald Heistad who taught me how to give an excellent research paper.  Also, Dr. Mel Marcus, now deceased, was a terrific role model even though he was not my major mentor.  He could say what he thought, which may not have been flattering, and laugh his way through all those serious sentences which made the recipient feel comfortable even though he/she was being criticized.  This ability is rare and extraordinary.

How or why did you choose the University of Iowa for your education and medical training?

As I said, my world was limited. The University of Iowa had in-state tuition and Loyola, where I was also accepted, was private and more expensive. Therefore, it was prudent for my mother, who had extremely limited means, to send me to the less expensive school. She sacrificed greatly to do this and I am extremely grateful.

What kind of professional opportunities or advantages has your University of Iowa medical training provided?

First of all, the education was great.  I felt comfortable in my knowledge of neurology wherever I went.  Secondly, my research training was superb and allowed me to obtain funding and be on committees that I otherwise would not have been able to

What still resonates with you today about your training at Iowa?

That it was excellent; the best I have encountered. While on the faculty at Indiana University I had many chances to compare. For me, it's Iowa all the way. I can't imagine being taught any better than I was while there.

Please describe your professional interests.

As part of my company, MyMoneyMD, I write about decision making - obviously a function of the brain. This is an outgrowth of my neurological background. In fact, I will be giving an invited lecture in Paris this fall about the neuropsychology behind decision making.

What are some of your outside interests?

I am very interested in porcelain that was made in China during the time span 1580-1780, and was exported out of the country to Europe. I write and speak about the subject, both abroad as well as in the United States. It was a savior for me when I was working full tilt in private practice; it relaxed me. Now, it is still an important part of my life.

Do you have an insight or philosophy that guides you in your professional work?

Earlier it would have been to work hard, but as I age I see the benefit in having fun (as much as possible).

What is the biggest change you've experienced in medicine since you were a student?

When I was a student and just starting out in medicine, a doctor was respected and his or her words were important to patients. Now, it seems most people are practicing medicine to some degree for themselves. This appears to be because of a level of distrust toward the medical establishment, plus the volume of information on the internet.

What one piece of advice would you give to today's medical students?

I am no expert, but my impression is that now the practice of medicine has to be done for love, not money. Additionally, if you don't enjoy medicine, figure out what you can do that you will give you pleasure and do that at least part time.

What do you see as "the future" of the medicine?

I'm afraid I'm bleak for the immediate future. Since there is always reversion to the mean, I hope in the far future that medicine will be seen for what it is: a noble calling to help others. To me, that is so much better than so many other professions.

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Bret Davis, LSAC Complete Survey for This Doctor: Bret Davis, LSAC, Patient Survey, Provo, UT, Substance Abuse Counseling

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Injury and Violence Prevention

Prevent unintentional injuries and violence, and reduce their consequences.

Injuries and violence are widespread in society. Both unintentional injuries and those caused by acts of violence are among the top 15 killers for Americans of all ages.1 Many people accept them as “accidents,” “acts of fate,” or as “part of life.” However, most events resulting in injury, disability, or death are predictable and preventable. The Injury and Violence Prevention objectives for 2020 represent a broad range of issues which, if adequately addressed, will improve the health of the Nation.

Why Is Injury and Violence Prevention Important?

Injuries are the leading cause of death for Americans ages 1 to 44,1 and a leading cause of disability for all ages, regardless of sex, race/ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. More than 180,000 people die from injuries each year, and approximately 1 in 10 sustains a nonfatal injury serious enough to be treated in a hospital emergency department.1

Beyond their immediate health consequences, injuries and violence have a significant impact on the well-being of Americans by contributing to:

  • Premature death
  • Disability
  • Poor mental health
  • High medical costs
  • Lost productivity2

The effects of injuries and violence extend beyond the injured person or victim of violence to family members, friends, coworkers, employers, and communities.

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Understanding Injury and Violence Prevention

Numerous determinants (factors) can affect the risk of unintentional injury and violence.

Individual behaviors

The choices people make about individual behaviors, such as alcohol use or risk-taking, can increase injuries.3

Physical environment

The physical environment, both in the home and community, can affect the rate of injuries related to falls, fires and burns, road traffic injuries, drowning, and violence.4, 5

Access to Services

Access to health services, such as systems created for injury-related care, ranging from prehospital and acute care to rehabilitation, can reduce the consequences of injuries, including death and long-term disability.

Social Environment

The social environment has a notable influence on the risk for injury and violence through:

  • Individual social experiences (for example, social norms, education, victimization history)
  • Social relationships (for example, parental monitoring and supervision of youth, peer group associations, family interactions)
  • Community environment (for example, cohesion in schools, neighborhoods, and communities)
  • Societal-level factors (for example, cultural beliefs, attitudes, incentives and disincentives, laws and regulations)6

Interventions that address these social and physical factors have the potential to prevent unintentional injuries and violence. Efforts to prevent unintentional injury may focus on:

  • Modifications of the environment
  • Improvements in product safety
  • Legislation and enforcement
  • Education and behavior change
  • Technology and engineering7

Efforts to prevent violence may focus on:

  • Changing social norms about the acceptability of violence
  • Improving problem-solving skills (for example, parenting, conflict resolution, coping)
  • Changing policies to address the social and economic conditions that often give rise to violence

Emerging Issues in Injury and Violence Prevention

While not included as objectives in Healthy People 2020, there are several emerging issues in injury and violence prevention that need further research, analysis, and monitoring.

For unintentional injuries, there is a need to better understand the trends, causes, and prevention strategies for:

  • Motor vehicle crashes due to distracted driving
  • Injuries related to recreational activities

In the area of violence, there is a need to better understand the trends, causes, and prevention strategies related to:

  • Bullying, dating violence, and sexual violence among youth
  • Elder maltreatment, particularly with respect to quantifying and understanding the problem

1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS) [Internet]; 2010 Mar 4 [cited 2010 Apr 1]. Available from:

2Finkelstein EA, Corso PS, Miller TR. Incidence and economic burden of injuries in the United States. New York: Oxford University Press; 2006.

3Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Injury fact book 2001–2002. Atlanta: CDC; 2001.

4Runyan CW, Casteel C, Perkis D, et al. Unintentional injuries in the home in the United States, Part I: Mortality. Am J Prev Med. 2005;28(1):73-9.

5Doll LS, Bonzo SE, Mercy JA, et al., editors. Handbook of injury and violence prevention. New York: Springer; 2007. Chapter 14, Changing the built environment to prevent injury; p. 257-76.

6Mercy JA, Mack KA, Steenkamp M. Changing the social environment to prevent injuries. Chapter 15 in Handbook of injury and violence prevention (pp 277-94). Doll LS, Bonzo SE, Mercy JA, et al., editors. New York: Springer; 2007.

7Gielen AC, Sleet DA. Injury prevention and behavior: An evolving field. Chapter 1 in Injury and violence prevention: Behavioral science theories, methods, and applications (pp 1-16). Gielen AC, Sleet DA, DiClemente RJ, editors. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass; 2006.

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Key Features

HEC Paris’ Master in Management (MiM) is the international students’ gateway to the prestigious Grande Ecole program and its fantastic world of opportunities.

HEC Paris Master in Management key features

World-Class Student Body

The Grande Ecole program is designed for high potential students from all backgrounds with little or no professional experience who are driven to become influential leaders in tomorrow’s world.

Our 2014 intake included students from more than 40 nationalities, with half coming from outside Europe.

The HEC Paris Grande Ecole Master in Management program is designed for high potential students from all backgrounds with little or no professional experience

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A Unique Two-Phase Curriculum to Boost Your Career

The Grande Ecole curriculum is divided into a generalist phase and a specialization phase. The first phase concentrates on business fundamentals, while the second one focuses on acquiring an expertise (chosen according to the professional goals of the student). The nature of the specialization determines the Master’s degree that the student will finally receive: Management, Management & Business Law, Management and Public Affairs.

The unique structure of the curriculum enables students to acquire both an excellent grounding in general management and expertise in a specific field. We firmly believe this combination is the key success factor in training future leaders and making a lasting impact on the careers of our students. In fact, our graduates combine the rare ability to grasp the ‘global picture’ in all situations with the deep understanding that only experts can truly reach.

The program consists of:

  • in M1: mandatory foundation courses in general management, electives and a managerial behavior seminar
  • in M2: a specialization, an optional certificate and an in-depth research paper.

Moreover, the Grande école program perfectly balances the development of practical leadership and professional skills with the more theoretical requirements of a research paper (which is linked to a specialization). Students are trained to become decision-makers, while focusing on the academic specialization that they choose in light of their professional goals. With the diversity of courses and specializations available, students can develop expertise in several areas of business administration, shape their career plans and also prepare their entry into the business world through company internships.

A Wide Range of Specializations

In M2, students have access to a wide range of specializations, which determine the Master’s degree that the student will finally receive:

  • Master in Management: Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Financial Economics, Quantitative Economics, Entrepreneurship, etc.
  • Master in Public Affairs: Public Policy, International Relations, Diplomacy
  • Master in Business Law
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  • Master in Journalism (taught in French only)
  • Master in Media, Arts & Creation (taught in French only)
  • Master in Cognitive Sciences (with ENS Ulm)

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Exceptional International Academic Opportunities

The Grande Ecole program offers numerous international opportunities such as :

  • International exchanges among a wide network of partners on all continents (including Babson College, Cornell University, Fudan University, London School of Economics, Stockholm School of Economics,…)
  • Double Degree programs in Management with leading institutions such as the MIT (USA), FGV (Brasil), GSOM (Russia), IIM Ahmedabad (India), Tsinghua University (China), Keio Business School (Japan), ESADE (Spain), University of St.Gallen (Switzerland), Bocconi (Italy), TUM (Germany).
  • Double Degree programs in Public Affairs with the following institutions: Georgetown University (USA), MGIMO University (Russia), Freie Universität of Berlin (Germany, program taught in German), SciencesPo Paris (France).
  • Double Degree programs in Business Law with Georgetown University (USA) or Paris 1 – Panthéon-Sorbonne (France, program taught in French).
  • The CEMS joint degree, as HEC Paris is one of the co-founder of the CEMS alliance.

HEC Paris is also the co-founder of two global alliances (CEMS and PIM), and an active member of the GNAM (Global Network for Advanced Management, founded by Yale University).

The HEC Paris Grande Ecole Master in Management program offers numerous international opportunities

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9 Optional Certificates to Enhance your Expertise

On top of their Major, MiM Students will have the opportunity to complete one of the nine HEC Certificates and deepen their knowledge in a specific area of business. At the very end of the MiM curriculum, our Certificates aim to provide our students with a more in-depth perspective and a firmer grasp of the topic they choose, ideally propelling them into the business world after completion of their study.

Certificates entail the equivalent of 100 contact hours, and include projects, as well as other business assignments:

Top Career Opportunities

Graduates from the MiM program will find themselves with a wealth of opportunities and choices regarding their career path. Destined for success with 98% finding employment after 3 months in a diverse variety of sectors.  A popular choice for HEC MiM graduates is consulting or financial services but graduates can follow a multitude of routes, ranging from real estate to high technology. Opportunities are also global for MiM graduates with 39% finding a job outside their home country.

Students at HEC benefit from the schools international network, great connections with companies and excellent career department. The career service helps our students formulate and achieve their professional projects through services such as the 6-step career roadmap and the numerous career events organized on campus.


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Jupiter's Hyde Park enters new era with new pilot at the helm

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After 10 successful years, financials star Philip Gibbs is handing the reins of the Jupiter Hyde Park fund to Guy de Blonay at a time of dramatic change across the entire financial industry

The last few years have been a tumultuous time for all those in the finance industry, to put it mildly, and an extraordinary period for anyone investing in and trading financial stocks.

Guy de Blonay and Philip Gibbs

With valuations crashing and bail-outs aplenty, the banking industry has seen a dramatic reshaping of its landscape in the wake of the financial meltdown of 2007 and 2008 - and the restructuring of the global financial system is still gathering pace.

The turmoil has presented a wealth of opportunities for long/short equity managers focused on trading the financial sector, but not all of these specialists have been correctly positioned to reap the rewards.

One of the sector's undoubted star managers is Philip Gibbs, who leads Jupiter Asset Management's financials team. Known for his bold and distinctive approach to equity investing, which relies on his ability to make the right macro...

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What does the bar show me?

oz8hp posted 2 years ago in General
When marking a tablename there is displayed like a smalle progressbar on the right hand side with the tablesize written on top of it - what does this progressbar show me?
I haven't been able to get any info about this anywhere so now I have to ask here.
jfalch posted 2 years ago
percentage of apc used by this table to space used by whole database ?
oz8hp posted 2 years ago
Sounds plausible
dodfr posted 2 years ago
Nope, I don't think so.

If you look each column (row count and size count) you will have one that is 100% filled by green bar and it is the biggest count/size number, other green bars have % width calculated on this biggest count/size value.

So if you have the biggest record count that is 500 on table "TB1" then it will be get full filled green bar, and if there is a 250 records in "TB2" then green bar width will be 50% as 250 is 50% of the 500 max record count.

If all count or sizes are equal then all green bars will be 100%.

Of course I can be wrong but if you look I think my explanation is correct.
ansgar posted 2 years ago
dodfr is rightsmileNever thought about that in percentages yet. I had introduced that to have a visual hint to the used disc space in a database.

Probably not known by many users: Once you have clicked/expanded all databases in your session, the top root node will show you the overall used space on your server.

You can however disable these size bars, in Tools > Preferences > Miscellaneous.

dodfr posted 2 years ago
Cool, do I win something @ansesmile?

btw : I finally received my first answer's notification in my mailbox (notifications never worked before) did you change something in the forum mail sending engine ?
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Nope, nothing changed here. Oh, I just drank two beers, but I don't think that had any effect on the mail systems :)

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The Coquitlam Farmers' began in 1997 as a small summer market with a few vendors, and has grown to boast a weekly Sunday market from May to the end of October; and a twice a month Winter market from November to March. Each week you will find a diverse mix of vendors, kids crafts, local entertainment, and strong involvement by community groups who provide education to the public on local programs and services.

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Flea market finds!

Assorted flea market finds Sunday was the Alameda Flea Market and, as always, we were there in full treasure-hunting mode! This time we spotted some fabulous paper goods and crafting supplies..

Wall paper and favor cup

Love this vintage wall paper -- we can't wait to use it to line some envelopes! We also found these little paper cups, lined with pleated crepe paper -- such a cute idea for containing favors!

Buttons and Fabric

And these buttons and fabric would be so fabulous for crafting projects!

Paper Elephants

Paper elephants! We can imagine using them as favors or place cards for a baby shower (slip the guest's name in the elephant's trunk!)

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Tantrum Kids Boutique

Hey San Francisco peeps! If you haven't been into Tantrum in Cole Valley yet then you must go take a peek! One of the most unique and well done kid's shops in the city! They have mid-century modern inspired toys, home goods, & other finds at a price you can't resist. They even feature us and other local letterpress & we couldn't be more proud to be amongst such visual bliss!cute kids clothes kids store san francisco san francisco kids store kids clothing store tantrum boutique


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The Friends of Hemlock Gorge

The Friends' Bridge

Volunteer to help restore the Friends' Bridge!

Very near the "Stone Barn" in Hemlock Gorge Reservation is a small stream that leads up to new pond. In the industrial era of the Gorge, this was a holding pond in which water for power was stored for use during dry periods.

At one time there was a 'Z' shaped bridge that spanned this small stream, leading from the foot of the "Devil's Den" cave to the steep embankment on the opposite side of the river. The bridge enabled visitors easy access to some of the most attractive paths in the reservation. We believe that this bridge was constructed during the time that the Reservation was a recreational area called ECHO BRIDGE PARK, well described by Ken Newcomb in his Walking Tour of Hemlock Gorge.

We have a good idea of what that bridge looked like from turn of the century postcard images that have come down to us. Two of those are shown here, the one to the right facing Newton and the lower one taken from the Newton shore.

The Friends' Bridge c. 1900

The Friends Bridge

The Friends of Hemlock Gorge are hoping to reconstruct this bridge in the near future.

The project is being spearheaded by Brian Yates, Hank Lysaght and John Mordes.

We now have measurements of the area, a site plan, and some preliminary design sketches.

Some time ago, the Friends learned of this actual photograph of the Bridge available through the Library of Congress American Memory Archive. The original is at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Click on the photo to view our high resolution version. Click here to see the photo at the Library of Congress site.

The photo was called to our attention by a visitor to our site, Mr. Steve Clark, a descendant of one of the early families of Newton Upper Falls, and we extend our thanks to him.

Photograph of the Friends' Bridge

We invite your comments, your input, and your participation in this community project.

This page last modifiedThursday March 04, 2010

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