Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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3G wireless technology enables more responsive health care systems
The project participants leveraged their expertise and resources in public health, medical care, technology and training to create an electronic health record system that meets the needs of health care decision makers on varying levels, ranging from midwives to doctors to policy makers.
Results at the conclusion of the pilot phase, which recorded over 12,000 patient consultations, indicate that such a system is not only feasible and improves patient care in rural health clinics, but also has a real impact for decision makers.
Wireless Access for Health utilizes 3G wireless technology to enable a locally developed electronic health record system. In the Philippines, local health care providers compile and report public health data to the Field Health Service Information System (FHSIS), which is the major source of data used for policy analysis and planning.
The Wireless Access for Health project aims to streamline this reporting process by building on and strengthening the existing Community Health Information Tracking System (CHITS), an electronic medical record system developed by the University of the Philippines Manila. CHITS improves patient care and access to public health information by consolidating data captured during patient visits into reports for health care workers in four health units in the Tarlac region of the Philippines.
“The Wireless Access for Health project’s electronic health record system is the appropriate response to the DOH’s need for finding innovative ways of transmitting reliable health data to allow for speedier decision making and action,” said Dr. Esperanza Cabral, secretary of the Department of Health in the Philippines.
The pilot project’s results have been positive at the rural health units in Gerona, Moncada, Paniqui and Victoria.
A process that previously took hours to complete, CHITS now can instantly generate all 23 of the DOH’s FHSIS reports, allowing for improved patient care and more efficient patient visits, as the time needed to search for records is reduced to just seconds.
The ability to easily view, record and share patient information simultaneously across multiple computers within a health clinic allows clinicians to complete patient consultations earlier, resulting in increased capacity to provide further support to community health workers.
“Wireless Access for Health is truly beneficial for the entire public health system, from patients to doctors to health care authorities at the local, regional and national level,” stated Dr. Ricardo P. Ramos, chief of Tarlac provincial health unit.
“The system’s accurate and timely submission of health data is important in helping the government to identify and prevent disease outbreaks across the Philippines.”
Source @ MB
Aquino statement to bolster LTO campaign vs 'wang-wangs'
On Thursday, outgoing Land Transportation Office head Alberto Suansing said President Benigno Aquino III's statement's about the abuse of the devices may hopefully give teeth to the enforcement of the law.
"Mabuti naman at inanunsyo ang bagay na iyan. Ang mga enforcers natin, di na maa-andap (It's a good thing he announced that matter. Our law enforcers would no longer be intimidated)," Suansing said in an interview on GMA News' Unang Hirit.
He added the public could send a text message to 09189447951 to report violators.
PD 96, issued in 1973 by the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos, regulates the use of sirens, bells, whistles, horns and other similar devices.
"The gadgets or devices mentioned above may be attached to and use only on motor vehicles designated for official use by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, National Bureau of Investigation, Land Transportation Commission, Police Departments, Fire Departments, and hospital ambulances," a portion of the law said.
For government officials, only the following are entitled to use vehicles with these devices: President, Vice President, Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Supreme Court Chief Justice.
Read more @ GmaNews
Celtics coach Doc Rivers will return for 2010-11
"Doc is a fantastic coach and leader and I am thrilled he is coming back for the upcoming season," Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca said Wednesday in an e-mail to The Associated Press.
Rivers' decision was first reported in the Boston Herald. Four hours later, the Celtics released a statement confirming Rivers would return.
"Doc is re-energized and enthusiastic about coming back to make another run at winning a championship with the Celtics," general manager Danny Ainge said in the two-sentence statement.
Rivers did not immediately return a message left at his hotel in San Antonio, where he was watching his son, Austin, play in an international under-18 tournament.
The inability to watch his four children play in sports was one of the major things pulling Rivers toward taking time off from coaching. He said at last week's NBA draft that he was hoping there would be some compromise that would allow him to give both his personal and professional lives proper attention.
Rivers lives in the Orlando area in the offseason, and his family remains there.
Rivers' decision does not mean that the nucleus of the Celtics team that won the franchise's unprecedented 17th NBA title in 2008 will be back for a run in 2010-11. Paul Pierce has reportedly said he will opt out of his contract and become a free agent, and Ray Allen is also due to become a free agent on Thursday.
Without them, the Celtics would need to make a big splash in free agency to contend.
Kevin Garnett is under contract for two more years and point guard Rajon Rondo signed an extension last fall that would keep him in Boston through the 2014-15 season. Kendrick Perkins, who could miss six months or more with torn knee ligaments, has one year left on his deal.
Rivers has a career coaching record of 451-380, with a 46-40 playoff mark. With the Celtics, he is 280-212 with a 41-30 postseason record.
He guided Boston to a 66-16 record and the Celtics' record 17th NBA title two years ago. This season, the Celtics returned to the NBA finals before losing in seven games to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Rivers said last week that it was a difficult decision between two families: While he has missed the opportunity to watch his four children — all athletes — compete, he has grown close to the Celtics' players. He called Ainge "one of my best friends."
"You look around the league, and you don't see that," Rivers said after the NBA draft, adding that both players and management have lobbied him to stay. "They've been doing their jobs, I'll put it that way. So have the players. They've been very vocal in their support. But that's good. We're very close."
Source: GmaNews
Geena Davis vs negative media images of women
Off-camera, she is fighting passionately to ensure that women and girls are accurately depicted in the media, warning that they hyper-sexualization and other negative portrayals could roll back hard-won progress in achieving the United Nations-backed Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), eight anti-poverty targets with a 2015 deadline.
Acknowledging the hard work of the UN and other organizations aimed at promoting economic development and curbing violence against women, “we don’t want to see it undermined by a culture of hyper-sexualization or stereotyping of women in the media because it will… start to take away some of the progress if we’re not taking care of the image of women,” she told the UN News Center.
“As an actor, I had the good fortune of being in a few movies that resonated particularly with women, and it really was a lesson for me in the power of media images,” said Ms. Davis, who early this week addressed the opening of the annual high-level segment of the UN Economic and Social Council (Ecosoc), focusing this year on the empowerment of women and girls.
Some six years ago, while watching television programming and movies targeted at children with her then two-year-old daughter, she noticed a marked disparity in the portrayal of men and women.
“I find that to be disturbing because it means that we’re raising generation after generation of boys and girls to become used to the idea that girls hold a lesser position in our society, that they’re less important, their stories are less interesting,” she stressed.
For more than half a century, the ratio of female to male characters has held constant at 1:3, Ms. Davis said, resulting in many people not noticing or questioning the paucity of women in movies and TV shows.
Her research organization, See Jane, has carried out a large-scale analysis of movies and TV shows aimed at children under the age of 11, finding that between 1990 and 2005, there was no improvement in the ratio of female to male characters.
“So it’s not something that’s getting better or improving,” Ms. Davis said, in spite of isolated cases of popular female characters, such as Dora the Explorer. “The general trend is for things to stay where they are.”
Also the mother of two boys, she said that she calls attention to how women and girls are portrayed in programming, asking her children why they think certain characters are girls and not boys.
“It’s getting to the point now where occasionally I’ll lean over to say, ‘Hey did you notice?’” Ms. Davis said, recalling conversations with her now eight-year-old daughter while watching TV and movies.
“Yeah, there’s not enough girls,” her daughter responds. “She’s been very well educated,” Ms. Davis pointed out, laughing.
Source: Inquirer
'Old school' Montreal gangster gunned down
Agostino Cuntrera, 66, and his 48-year-old bodyguard were shot Tuesday afternoon outside an east-end Montreal restaurant said to be owned by Cuntrera.
Two men in a black Chevrolet Impala similar to one spotted leaving the scene were arrested shortly after the slayings. One of them was released while the other is still being held on unrelated charges, police told AFP.
Cuntrera was believed to have taken over the helm of the Rizzuto clan after the 2006 extradition to the United States of crime boss Vito Rizzuto on murder charges, according to public broadcaster CBC.
Cuntrera was described by local media as being "old school," low-key and shy of the limelight. He is the third high-profile Mafioso to be murdered since Rizzuto's arrest in 2004.
Vito Rizzuto is currently serving a 10-year sentence in Colorado for racketeering, related to three underworld murders in Brooklyn in 1981.
In December, Rizzuto's son Nick Rizzuto Jr. was gunned down in broad daylight in Montreal's Notre-Dame-de-Grace district.
An elderly man associated with the powerful Rizzuto mafia was also reported missing in May.
Paolo Renda, 70, had been recently released from prison after a serving a sentence for criminal association among other charges, but did not arrive home one night, police sources said.
His wife -- sister of Vito Rizzuto -- found his car near their home and alerted police, who found the car doors open and keys on the dashboard.
Montreal's Sicilian Mafia is facing new competition for criminal spoils from a Calabrese clan, street gangs, and even Haitian groups, according to crime experts.
Each wants a piece of Rizzuto territory, possibly with the backing of the New York Mafia which cut ties to the Rizzuto family after a falling out over the Brooklyn murders.
Born in Sicily in 1944, Cuntrera moved to Canada in 1965 and helped establish the Rizzuto clan's criminal reign in Montreal. He served five years in prison for conspiracy in the 1978 murder of then crime boss Paolo Violli, who headed a rival Calabrese clan.
Upon his release, Cuntrera started several small businesses in Montreal, including restaurants.
Source: Inquirer
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New Hairstyle trendy mode
I love these stories about celebrities actually taking a role in the world and this one is a great one. Kate Hudson and her star stylist David Babii finally launched the David Babii for WildAid line of hair care products.
Kate did not just become the face behind the line but also took a part at being the guinea pig to the product line which includes natural ingredients like volcanic ash, cupucacu butter, blue algae, wild orchids, and kiwis.
Besides the natural ingredients, the hair care products are also free of sulfates, parabens, and petrochemicals which are bad for the environment. The products do not contain any ingredients derived from animals, are not tested on animals, and a percentage of the profits will be donated to WildAid. Even the packaging will be made from at least 10-percent recycled plastic. All sounds great to mean. Now let’s look at some of the products.
There are a few products now but hopefully the line will grow. The Hydrating Shampoo shown below is made of cupuacu butter, wild orchid, and blue algae which are all natural ingredients designed for moisturizing, shining, and strengthen the hair. The Hair Polish is made of extracts from ten natural ingredients and is designed to add shine and strengthen the hair. The Volcanic Ash Root Amplifier is made of natural ingredients including volcanic ash which is really interesting. I didn’t know volcanic ash had hair enhancing properties. All these products sound great and I definitely will purchase a shampoo and conditioner to try out.
Lacey Brown Hairstyle
Wow I can’t believe how much talk there is about Sarah Palin’s hairstyle and people wanting the same look. I am kind of old school and my Sarah Palin hairstyle belongs to the lovely and talented Lisa Loeb (No Nine Stories) and as she had the look waaaayyyyyyy before. She has the signature glasses and the brunette locks with an upgrade in the highlights. What I also love and recommend is the swept fringe parted way off center and the light curls along the ends of her hair. Enjoy =)It has come to my attention that a lot of women out there do not know how to color their own hair at home properly after reading this article on this lady Charlotte Feeney who sued L’Oreal Inc after her accidently colored her natural blonde hair to dark brown. Supposedly she claimed that the tube was filled with the wrong shade and it was not her error. Come one people, almost all DIY hair coloring kits from the major brands like L’Oreal and Garnier all come with instructions that need to be followed exactly and usually the first two steps are an allergy test and a strand test.
These two tests will make sure you are will not have an allergic reaction to the solution and allow you to see how the color will most likely look on your hair. It is surprising how many women I have asked say they skip these steps. Women should definitely go through with these steps. With so many different colors to choose from, a strand test can really help you decided if that is really the color you want because depending on natural hair color, it might not come out just like the sample on the box.
If anyone needs advice on choosing at home hair color for certain hair types and for matching facial skin tone, check out the articles on home hair coloring which provides helpful tips. Please just follow the instructions and do not go off suing a company without “no facts, no opinions and no standards to substantiate either of the allegations,” tdhat is according to the judge’s verdict on the ca
Katie Holmes Short Crop Hairstyle
All the buzz lately is Katie Holmes new short crop which does look fantastic on her but is not a very short crop. The length is long enough to create lots of playful looks by changing the texture yet short enough to really bring out her feminine facial features. I have to say she has transformed her hair into two great hits, first with the bob and now with this shorter cut. Wonder if Suri will get the same hairdo.Okay, Okay it has been quite a while since my last post but I have great excuse. Cindy, our head gal gave me an assignment which was to watch Shear Genius, a show on Bravo Network, where hairstylists go head to head in these challenges. I actually watched the first season first and loved it and the second season is even better. The first season had some great challenges but I love how the show is even more challenging now, like the blindfold cut and musical chairs. I think this is such an underrated show because of the lack of advertisement so here is my free advertisement for a great show.
Alice and Olivia Charity T-Shirts
When fashion benefits one of our favorit charities, it's always a win-win. Check out these new Awesome T-shirts from Alice + Olivia. 100 percent of the profits go towards the Children's Defense Fund. The idea behind the shirt is to remind that: giving back is awesome. We couldn't agree more.
The shirts are $88 and are available at Alice + Olivia.com.
Britney Spears' Line at Kohl's
When we first heard about Britney Spear's designing a line of Candies' clothes and accessories for Kohl's, we were tempted to laugh. But then, we rememberd how much we like Lauren Conrad's collection, so maybe we should give it a shot. BettyConfidential gives us the inside look at Britney Spear's line for Kohl's.
Ojon Leave-in Glossing Cream
You can find Ojon's Glossing Cream at Sephora, Ulta, QVC and www.ojon.com/. $30 for 4.25 oz.
Kate Gosselin Plastic Surgeon to Refresh Her Look
Kate Gosselin has sparked more rumors she has sought the help of a plastic surgeon to refresh her look.
The Kate Plus Eight star was spotted looking frozen-faced as she shopped for food near her home in Pennsylvania on Wednesday.
Her eyebrows appeared to have developed a much more defined arch and her forehead seemed smooth and waxy, both possible signs of Botox use.
Only last week, reports surfaced that the 35-year-old mother of eight may of undergone a secret boob job early last year around the time she separated from her husband of 10 years, Jon.
Insiders claimed that Steve Neild – the star’s bodyguard – drove his famous client to the doctor’s office when it allegedly took place on March 30, 2009.
However Kate dismissed surgery talk earlier this year, saying: ‘Plastic surgery? Please. Who has time to even think about it, let alone do it?’
But she’s not completely adverse to the idea of a going under the knife.
In 2007 Gosselin had a tummy tuck procedure, which was shown on her TLC reality show, Jon and Kate plus Eight.
One thing is for sure – the once dowdy blonde has given her wardrobe a serious update this year.
The star, who is still incredibly toned following her stint on Dancing With The Stars earlier this year, opted for a very racy look complete with white hot pants, a plunging top and black heels.
Perhaps Kate is hoping to attract a new man.
She was overheard outside the supermarket telling onlookers, ‘I am lonely. I do need help.’
Gosselin told In Touch Weekly magazine back in April that she ‘has no man in her life’, and admitted she was worried that no one will love her again.
Jessica Alba Looks Stunning Black Pleated Skirt and Carried a Leather Jacket
Jessica Alba looks stunning as she leaves her house all dressed up on june,11. Alba, wearing a black pleated skirt and interesting top, carried a leather jacket as she hopped into a limo and headed off to an event.
Short Wedding Hairstyle 2010
Short wedding hairstyles for updo, separate a top section and pull it into a high ponytail, spraying it with hairspray. Make a second ponytail below the first. Separate small sections from the base of the second ponytail and curl the sections with a 1-inch curling iron. Secure the curls with bobby pins, letting the ends fall free. Repeat the process until the lower ponytail is completely curled and pinned.
Cute Short Trendy Hairstyles for girls
Cute Short Trendy Hairstyles for girls
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celebrity long wavy hair styles for blonde hair.This look isn’t about to go out of style anytime soon. Wavy hair is hot, hot, hot.
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In the spring of 2010, the major show court fluffy mess of punk style hair bow can be picked up, punk-style hair big popular these days, bursting with record-high popularity.
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Eva Mendes is commonly seen in long hairstyles, however occasionally she can be spotted wearing loose ponytails, medium-length wavy hairstyle and blonde bob. Eva Mendes invariably wears long and soft wavy or straight hairstyles when she hits the red carpets. Eva looks stunningly sexy in wavy long hairstyles with brown updo and fringes.
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Folks are so diverse in 2010, which means that there's never just one hair style trend that's hot at any given time. All of history is fair game for re-invention. Truly, there's not much that hasn't been done before. Yet somehow, each incarnation takes on a fresh spin, and emerges fabulous.
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Long hairstyle makes the look more sexy and feminine. But in the long run they are difficult to maintain and it takes time to keep looking good, else would go to be damaged if you don’t take good care of them.
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Paris hilton is always headlines for one reason or another and normally it is because for her wild lifestyle.
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During summer, most people would opt for a short hairstyle, and there is a scientific explanation for this. Lesser hair means the head is kept cooler, which explains why during winter, you should wear caps and earmuffs.
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