Archive for November, 2008
November 29th, 2008
From both sides now: crossover effects influence navigation in patients with unilateral neglect.
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From both sides now: crossover effects influence navigation in patients with unilateral neglect.
Unilateral neglect is a challenging disorder that pervades a range of behaviours following stroke and hampers recovery. Although a preponderance of clinical studies measure performance on a range of bedside assessments, including line bisection and power wheelchairs, power wheelchairs cancellation tasks, there have been calls for studies to embrace more relevant functional measures. Here, for the first time, we present data from two separate tasks that characterise the performance of seven patients with unilateral neglect when navigating a power wheelchair. The tasks involved negotiating an obstacle course and steering a central path between gaps of different sizes. Results from the obstacle course confirmed the clinical observation and predicted bias of contralesional errors. However, the second task revealed a robust “crossover” effect. Patients deviated to the ipsilesional side for large gaps but deviated increasingly contralesionally when steering through small gaps in behaviour that was analogous to that previously shown on line bisection tasks. Contrary to being seen as an unintuitive finding, further analysis of these errors suggests that patients are giving disproportionate weight to the location of the ipsilesional object when plotting a midline course between two objects. Our results provide a platform for further studies to investigate the modulation and rehabilitation of this important skill.
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November 28th, 2008
Psychic chat online Information
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Psychic chat online Information
The problem with treating an agoraphobia free psychic chat rooms is that the only real way to overcome the attack is for the person to attempt to push their limits. This is the reason why many agoraphobics tend to get worse before they get better. It is easy for an agoraphobic to ignore their problem, since all they have to do is not travel beyond their limits but unfortunately while being easy to ignore, agoraphobia also tends to be the most stifling of the symptoms that can arise from chronic panic disorder.
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November 27th, 2008
Wheelchairs, walkers, and canes: what does Medicare pay for, and who benefits
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Wheelchairs, walkers, and canes: what does Medicare pay for, and who benefits
Medicare’s role in the distribution of mobility-related assistive technology has not been well documented, yet rapid growth and regional variation in spending, and concerns over “in-the-home” coverage criteria, highlight the need for facts. Using the 2001 Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey, we find that 6.2 percent percent of beneficiaries obtained mobility assistive technology under the Medicare durable medical equipment (DME) benefit. These beneficiaries were disproportionately poor, disabled, and users of both acute and postacute services. Average per item spending ranged from $52 for canes to $6,208 for power wheelchairs and power wheelchairs. Among beneficiaries who acquired such technology through the DME benefit, these devices comprised just 2 percent of overall Medicare spending.
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November 27th, 2008
cocaine rehab malibu Modalities
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cocaine rehab malibu Modalities
Several detox dallas options are available to address inmates’ needs and situations in the correctional system. Therapeutic communities (TCs) are intensive, long-term, self-help, highly structured, residential detox doctor malibu modalities for chronic, hardcore drug users. Pharmacological maintenance programs involve the long-term administration of a medication that either replaces the illicit drug or blocks its actions. Pharmacological applications include the following:
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November 27th, 2008
Energy Efficiency Funding
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Energy Efficiency Funding
For more than 20 years, DOE’s I&I program has funded more than 500 energy efficient inventions with nearly 25 percent of them reaching the marketplace. Cumulative sales for those products total nearly $710 million.
DOE’s NICE3 program provides funding to state and industry partnerships (large and small business) for projects that demonstrate advances in energy efficiency and clean production technologies like advanced window blind and window shade systems. State and industry partnerships are eligible to receive a one-time grant of up to $525,000. The industrial partner may receive a maximum of $500,000 in federal funding. The non-federal cost share must be at least 50 percent of the total cost of the project.
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November 27th, 2008
Mini Blind Contract Price Control
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Mini Blind Contract Price Control
There will be no provision in this contract for any increase or reduction in the contract prices for any installation for a state agency or public school without approval from the Division of Purchase and Contract.8. Substitutions
Substitutions are not permitted without prior written approval of this division. Failure of the contractor to comply with this requirement may result in the removal of the contractor from the contract.
Transportation Charges:
All goods shall be delivered FOB DESTINATION for all orders equal to, or greater, than the minimum order, when shipped to a single destination. Orders for less than the minimum order will be shipped prepaid, with transportation charges added to the invoice as a separate item. Transportation charges levied by the contractor for orders equal to, or greater than the minimum order, when shipped to a single destination, may be cause for removal of the contractor from the contract. In instances where the contractor makes partial shipments of an order to one destination which is equal to, or greater than, the minimum order, all shipments of the order shall be sent FOB DESTINATION with NO additional transportation charges.
Term Contract No. 870A
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November 26th, 2008
What is an free psychic readings, and how can I deal with one?
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What is an free psychic readings, and how can I deal with one?
An free psychic chat rooms is characterized as a free online psychic reading that is induced due to unnatural levels of . This can be related to anything, the attacks are not just limited to major stressful events or concerns.
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November 21st, 2008
Who Certifies drug addiction dallas Treatment
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Who Certifies drug addiction dallas Treatment
Who will certify treatment? Training personnel to act as managed care reviewers has been a common problem for both the AOD and mental health fields. Dual disorder review will require co-trained personnel who have either certification or some sort of documented training in both areas. Since even finding co-trained staff who can operate dual disorder treatment programs is a problem, where will these extra co-trained staff come from? The field of psychiatry has been increasing its requirements regarding addiction and now has available a national board subcertification in addiction psychiatry. Each field must persistently move toward better training, at all levels, in the other field.
Comprehensiveness
What are comprehensive dual disorder treatment services? A seamless set of services is needed, ranging from prevention to highly secure locked units capable of dealing with clients who have violent psychoses accompanied by alcohol withdrawal. But how comprehensive can such a system afford to be? For example, will inten sive case management, sober residential placement, and integrated vocational rehabilitation be considered as core services for persistently mentally ill, dually disordered persons? Currently, many such individuals in HMO-type systems rapidly use up their limited AOD and mental health benefits, then devolve to the public system. How comprehensive will private and HMO-type services be, and who will bear the costs if such services are inadequate for complex conditions?
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November 21st, 2008
Considering powered mobility for individuals with stroke
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Considering powered mobility for individuals with stroke
power wheelchairs and power wheelchairs is an option that provides many disabled individuals with a means of locomotion. Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability in this country. Unfortunately, there is currently a lack of published material that expounds on power mobility as it relates to clients who have had a stroke. We will present the benefits and considerations for choosing power wheelchairs for this client population. A brief review of seating and mobility evaluation and funding considerations is included with an emphasis on specific issues concerning stroke clients. Finally, a call for further research on this topic is presented.
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November 21st, 2008
The ANSI/RESNA wheelchair standards: sample evaluation and guide to interpreting test data for prescribing power wheelchairs
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The ANSI/RESNA wheelchair standards: sample evaluation and guide to interpreting test data for prescribing power wheelchairs
This study is a joint project of ECRI and the National Rehabilitation Hospital, supported by a grant from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR, U.S. Department of Education, Agreement No. H133E80016). ECRI is the first independent laboratory to test power wheelchairs and medicare power wheelchairs according to the standards of the Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America (RESNA), now known as the Association for the Advancement of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology (AART); these standards will ultimately be distributed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). We tested 10 power wheelchairs, which are similar in size and configuration, from seven manufacturers; all units are intended for adult use. Our testing showed that none of the sample wheelchairs are ideal for all environments in which these devices are typically needed. Each unit has advantages that should be carefully considered when specifying a power wheelchair. Numerous factors are involved in prescribing power wheelchairs, and learning the subtle differences in features and performance of a particular model and how they will affect the user is difficult. In addition, acquiring objective information about power wheelchairs from manufacturers is not typically easy. Considering these factors, and because the standards on which we based our testing do not generally provide criteria for passing or failing models under test, we did not rate the units. The purpose of this article is to present the data collected in our study, using wheelchair performance characteristics based on some parts of the ANSI/RESNA wheelchair standards, as an example of what prescribers can expect to receive from manufacturers and to provide guidance in interpreting and applying the data in writing power wheelchair prescriptions. Thus, this article provides an overview of the types of problems faced by those who specify power wheelchairs for users, the problems faced by the users themselves, and the components that are most susceptible to damage during use.
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November 20th, 2008
Curved Window window treatments
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Curved Window window treatments
If curved window coverings are desired, a radius of curvature may be given with the +/-r option. If given as +r, The curvature is upward (which is the usual configuration). If the option is given as -r, then the curvature is downward. The radius indicates how far from each slat its effective cylindrical center resides. Each slat will be broken into as many polygons as is necessary to keep the delta changes in angle less than 10 degrees. (Note that this may result in a rather large number of polygons.)
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November 20th, 2008
Department of Labor Meth Treatment Malibu Initiatives
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Department of Labor Meth Treatment Malibu Initiatives
The Department of Labor has a number of initiatives to promote meth problem malibu, including key initiatives with the mine industry, small businesses, and labor unions. To promote more programs across the country, the Department of Labor and ONDCP designated October 1622, 2006 as detox doctor malibu Work Week.
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November 20th, 2008
How can I help my Friend who is Struggling with Substance Abuse?
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How can I help my Friend who is Struggling with Substance Abuse?
Encourage the person to acknowledge the problems and seek help for themselves. Suggest a professional evaluation with a licensed physician, preferably at a medical center thats equipped to treat addiction problems and psychiatric conditions. If the person is reluctant, do the legwork yourself - find the facility, make the appointment, offer to go with the person. A little encouragement may be all it takes. If you talk to the physician first, be honest and candid about the troubling behavior. Your input may give the doctor valuable diagnostic clues.
There Is Hope
As a relative or friend, you can play an important role in encouraging a person to seek professional diagnosis and detox dallas. By learning about dual diagnosis, you can help this person find and stick with an effective recovery program.
The more you know about dual diagnosis, the more you will see how substance abuse can go hand-in-hand with another psychiatric condition. As with any illness, a person with dual diagnosis can improve once proper care is given. By seeking out information, you can learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of dual diagnosis - and help someone live a healthier or more fulfilling life.
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November 20th, 2008
Government Fundign for Substance Abuse Treament in the US
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Government Fundign for Substance Abuse Treament in the US
Funding substance abuse alcohol rehab services for individuals can come from a variety of public and private sources, including Medicaid/Medicare, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and private insurance. Although public and private insurers pay for most health care in the country, coverage for cocaine rehab malibu is often limited or not always included.
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November 14th, 2008
Window Treatment Inovations Funding
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Window Treatment Inovations Funding
Among the projects selected for funding are:
Advanced Processing Technology of Electrochromic Windows: A process to develop new film patterning techniques for energy-saving smart windows. The process improves visible light transmission and reduces glare, while retaining a clear view and increasing thermal comfort. Also, encouraging innovation with window discount blinds and shades to help increase energy savings.
An Indirect Route for Ethanol Production: A process to develop fuel ethanol from renewable resources to achieve savings of 80 percent in energy consumption. The process helps U.S. farmers create a market for corn supplies and increases national energy security.
Manufacturing Ceramic Products from Fiberglass Waste: A low-cost energy method of completely transforming fiberglass waste into a dense ceramic product that can be used for window mini blinds, shades, as well as other uses. The process could eliminate the need for disposal of 260,000 tons of fiberglass waste annually.
Near-Infrared (NIR) Veneer Strength Sensor for Forest Industry: Use of NIR sensors instead of ultra-sonic technology allows testing for veneer wood strength before drying. The NIR technology will improve process efficiency and reduce product waste, and is expected to save about $23,000 annually in energy costs.
The Force Modulator: A durable sheet metal technology for the steel industry that allows proper control of press forces during part forming.
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November 14th, 2008
The Hephaestus Smart Wheelchair System
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The Hephaestus Smart Wheelchair System
The Hephaestus Smart Wheelchair System is envisioned as a series of components that clinicians and wheelchair manufacturers will be able to attach to standard power wheelchairs to convert them into “smart wheelchairs.” A prototype of the system has been developed and mounted on an Everest and Jennings Lancer2000 wheelchair. The prototype bases its navigation assistance behavior on the behavior developed for the NavChair Assistive Wheelchair Navigation System, but the underlying hardware and software are being designed to facilitate commercialization. This paper describes our design goals for the Hephaestus system and discusses the current status of the system prototype as well as plans for future work for power wheelchairs.
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November 14th, 2008
Use and Depression
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Use and Depression
Research that has been done into addiction finds that most addicts use rehab los angeless or consume alcohol to escape the reality of their world because of depressing situations, stress, or overall inability to cope with pressure. drug rehab los angeles treatment centers these days are found to suit addicts because they tend to be located outside of city life, n the beach, in the mountains, surrounded by sun and water having the appeal of a vacation or an escape which is exactly what the addict looks for in getting high.
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November 14th, 2008
Marjor Cities are Criticle Areas in Alcohol Problem Malibu Intiatives
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Marjor Cities are Criticle Areas in Alcohol Problem Malibu Intiatives
Initiative to coordinate the efforts of communities to educate about crystal meth rehab malibu in the areas most in need. Meth rehab malibu benefits communities everywhere, but Americas large cities are particularly hard hit. Targeting substance abuse in these cities can bring about a measurable decline in the Nations cocaine withdrawal malibu problem.
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November 14th, 2008
When Drugs Take Over
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When Drugs Take Over
Although addiction unquestionably begins with a voluntary act of using a drug, continued use can become involuntary, ultimately to the point that behavior is driven by a compulsive craving. The compulsion results from a number of factors, including dramatic changes in brain function produced by prolonged exposure to the drug. This is why addiction is considered a brain disease. It is this compulsion that causes most of the problems surrounding addiction. Once addicted, it is almost impossible for many people to stop the spiraling cycle of addiction on their own without detox los angeles.
This compulsiveness is the root of the enormous health and social problems associated with drug abuse. Understanding that addiction is a consequence of fundamental neurological changes means that a major goal of detox malibu must be either to reverse or to compensate for those brain changes. Fortunately, research and remarkable scientific advances over the past 25 years have increased understanding of the voluntary acts of drug abuse and the compulsive nature of dependence.
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November 14th, 2008
Treatment Resources
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Treatment Resources
Every addict responds positively to the 12-steps, especially those who have been in treatment multiple times. drug addiction los angeles addiction and alcohol abuse are life threatening diseases and loved ones are generally not willing to give up hope if the first attempt at treatment proves to be unsuccessful. For this reason, alternative treatment centers and philosophies have become more popular. In these centers, counselors and therapists can approach addiction through holistic measures, acupuncture, religious, and gender specific treatment. Most rehab los angeles treatment centers, no matter what the philosophy, operate with a very structured program, always focusing on the source of the addiction and relapse prevention through life skills.
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November 14th, 2008
What is Dual Diagnosis detox malibu?
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What is Dual Diagnosis detox malibu?
What is Dual Diagnosis?
A person who has both an alcohol or drug problem and an emotional/psychiatric problem is said to have a dual diagnosis. To recover fully, the person needs detox santa monica for both problems.
How Common Is Dual Diagnosis?
Dual diagnosis is more common than you might imagine. According to a report published by the Journal of the American Medical Association:
Thirty-seven percent of alcohol abusers and fifty-three percent of drug abusers also have at least one serious mental illness.
Of all people diagnosed as mentally ill, 29 percent abuse either alcohol or drugs.
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November 14th, 2008
Real-time head movement system and embedded Linux implementation for the control of power wheelchairs
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Real-time head movement system and embedded Linux implementation for the control of power wheelchairs
power wheelchairs has become very important for our quality of life. A loss of mobility due to an injury is usually accompanied by a loss of self-confidence. For many individuals, independent mobility is an important aspect of self-esteem. Head movement is a natural form of pointing and can be used to directly replace the joystick whilst still allowing for similar control. Through the use of embedded LINUX and artificial intelligence, a hands-free head movement wheelchair controller has been designed and implemented successfully. This system provides for severely disabled users an effective power wheelchairs control method with improved posture, ease of use and attractiveness.
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November 3rd, 2008
Cleaning up after Mini Blind Installations
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Cleaning up after Mini Blind Installations
Upon completion of installation, vendor shall clean up and dispose of all debris occasioned by his work. All debris is to be removed from premises and rooms shall be left broom clean. If existing blinds are removed, disposal of such should be at the direction of the using agency and if desired, the responsibility of the contractor. Disposal of discount blinds may be off-premises, at the direction of the user.
14.B. Labels
All mini blinds sold under this contract shall be labeled inside the headrail with CONTRACTORS name and date of shipment. If the contractor installs blinds, the date of installation must be shown in place of the shipment date. Failure to identify discount blinds will result in rejection by Quality Assurance Inspectors and invoices will not be released until such omission is corrected.
15. Quality Acceptance Inspection
Installations in excess of $2500.00 are required to have a Quality Assurance Inspection.
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November 2nd, 2008
Testing Prevails Inspight of Complaints
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Testing Prevails Inspight of Complaints
Company management also believes cocaine rehab malibu testing fosters greater awareness about cocaine treatment malibu and alcohol abuse, and that employees are taking these lessons home and sharing them with their families and friends. Today fewer employees test positive for meth treatment malibus and alcohol, safety records have improved, and the majority of employees back the program.
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November 2nd, 2008
Over $500K Budge for Cocaine Treatment Malibu
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Over $500K Budge for Cocaine Treatment Malibu
In October 2005, the district received grant funding in the amount of $558,689 (over a 3 year funding cycle) from the U.S. Department of Educations Office of Safe and meth treatment malibu Schools. The grant allowed the district to reinstate a more comprehensive meth problem malibu testing program and evaluation. The population served by the current grant includes about 969 student athletes at El Camino High School and 436 student athletes at Oceanside High School.
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November 2nd, 2008
Life After Detox
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Life After Detox
Once detoxification is completed, its time for dual drug rehab los angeles; rehabilitation for the alcohol or drug problem and opiate detox malibu for the psychiatric problem.
Rehabilitation for a substance abuse problem usually involves individual and group psychotherapy, education about alcohol and drugs, exercise, proper nutrition, and participation in a 12-step recovery program such as Alcoholics Anonymous. The idea is not just to stay off booze and drugs, but to learn to enjoy life without these crutches.
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November 2nd, 2008
Helping Kids Choose Not to Drink
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Helping Kids Choose Not to Drink
This year, addiction treatment malibu and the coalition launched a social norms marketing campaign in one middle school and three high schools. The goal of the campaign is to inform youth and parents that the majority of teenagers in Upper Bucks choose not to drink. In fact, a survey of 8th, 10th, and 12th graders combined found that two out of three had not used alcohol in the last 30 days. The social norms campaign addresses the reality that the majority of youth over estimate how many of their peers engage in underage drinking. The coalition recruited 65 youth from 3 high schools to form what they call the Street Team to help plan and implement the project. Additionally, local businesses donated services and products to the campaign.
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November 2nd, 2008
California Helps Students In Meth Drug Rehab Malibus
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California Helps Students In Meth Drug Rehab Malibus
Addiction medicine malibu Testing in Oceanside, California Helps Students in alcohol drug rehab malibu.
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November 1st, 2008
Company to Install and Deliver Mini mini blinds
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Company to Install and Deliver Mini mini blinds
A blinds Company will complete delivery and installation within 20 to 30 days after receipt of order.Contract Shading Systems will complete delivery and installation within 20 to 40 days after receipt of order. In the event the delivery is not received within the contract delivery period, the contractor maybe held in default in accordance with paragraph 1, DEFAULT AND PERFORMANCE BOND in the North Carolina General Contract Terms and Conditions, and the state may procure the articles or services from other sources and hold the contractor responsible for excess cost occasioned thereby. It is important that agencies make the contract administrator aware of any delivery or installation problems.
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November 1st, 2008
The Ripple Effect of meth treatment malibu Testing
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The Ripple Effect of meth treatment malibu Testing
Superintendent Ken Noonan says the meth problem malibu testing program has had numerous long- and short-term benefits for students. In addition to the immediate benefit of keeping students above the influence and safe while on the playing field, the program may help kids us the detox doctor malibu.
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November 1st, 2008
Many Areas getting help with meth rehab malibu
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Many Areas getting help with meth rehab malibu
ONDCP also works to support areas of the country that are particularly hit with cocaine withdrawal malibu.
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November 1st, 2008
Drug alcohol drug rehab malibu
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Drug alcohol drug rehab malibu
alcohol drug treatment malibu for drug abuse and addiction is delivered in many different settings, using a variety of behavioral and pharmacological approaches. In the United States, more than 11,000 specialized drug alcohol rehab facilities provide rehabilitation, counseling, behavioral therapy, medication, case management, and other types of services to persons with drug use disorders.
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November 1st, 2008
Mini Blind Installation Inspection Requirements
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Mini Blind Installation Inspection Requirements
If re-inspection is required, it is the contractors responsibility to submit an inspection request, in writing, to the Quality Assurance Inspections Office. Such requests may be faxed to 919-715-7058.The minimum charge per blind is based on 12 square feet. Aluminum Slat window treatments price includes all colors, slats and tapes. FOB any destination in NC.Colors: Contact the contractor for color chart.Accessories: Additional charges for accessories apply equally and alike to all base prices offered above. Pricing for each item includes installation of the accessories, where applicable. All agencies are urged to remove existing window coverings and/or shades and hanging brackets prior to installation by contractor.
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November 1st, 2008
Real-time head movement system and embedded Linux implementation for the control of power wheelchairs
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Real-time head movement system and embedded Linux implementation for the control of power wheelchairs
medicare power wheelchairs has become very important for our quality of life. A loss of mobility due to an injury is usually accompanied by a loss of self-confidence. For many individuals, independent mobility is an important aspect of self-esteem. Head movement is a natural form of pointing and can be used to directly replace the joystick whilst still allowing for similar control. Through the use of embedded LINUX and artificial intelligence, a hands-free head movement wheelchair controller has been designed and implemented successfully. This system provides for severely disabled users an effective power wheelchairs control method with improved posture, ease of use and attractiveness.