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Okay, this did not fit into that time post, but the actual reason I'd saved that piece I epigraph'd is because it contains this paragraph, which has the biggest RSDI + Soul Society Library energy imaginable:

"[The National Institute of Standards and Technology] is a sort of acropolis of the average, a Parnassus of the prototypical. Nowhere is this more evident than in its Standard Reference Materials (SRM) division. Picture a low-lit warehouse whose metal shelves are stocked with thousands of small jars whose sober labels announce contents like “New Jersey Soil Organics and Trace Elements,” “Oyster Tissue,” and “Domestic Sludge.” Every measurable attribute of these materials has been endlessly scrutinized and calibrated, providing benchmarks for the testing of other things. Steven Choquette, the director of the Office of Reference Materials, calls them “truth in a bottle,” a sample of which can fetch up to four hundred thousand dollars. Lately, Choquette says, the division has been focusing on biopharmaceuticals, and working on NIST’s first SRM for a living material: a Chinese hamster ovary cell line. It is also busily developing “Human Whole Stool” (it’s powdered).

-- In Search of Lost Time, Tom Vanderbilt in Harper's Magazine (April 2023)

New Jersey Soil Organics and Trace Elements??

DOMESTIC SLUDGE!!

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SSI Payment Schedule July: What time are next month's benefits being deposited? https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2024/06/29/668057fc22601dfb228b45df.html

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According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), over seven million individuals currently require assistance with their monthly SSI (Supplemental Security Income) or Social Security Retirement, Survivors and Dependents Insurance (RSDI) benefits. For that reason, SSA has the Representative Payee Program, through which it authorizes family members, friends, government agencies, and other organizations to receive benefits and act on behalf of the eligible individual in communications with the agency. The need for a payee is based primarily on an individual’s capability to manage his or her own funds.

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What is the SNOT22 questionaire and why do rhinologists use it

Quality of life measures in sino nasal disease

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the nasal and sinus cavities. To measure the quality of life (QoL) in patients with CRS, researchers typically use disease-specific QoL instruments that are designed to capture the impact of the disease on the patient’s physical, emotional, and social well-being.

The most commonly used instrument for measuring QoL in patients with CRS is the Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT), which was developed by the Rhinology Research Society. The SNOT 22 questionaire is a validated instrument that asks patients to rate their symptoms, such as nasal obstruction, facial pain, and postnasal drip, on a scale from 0 (no problem) to 5 (problem as bad as it can be). The questionnaire also includes items that assess the impact of CRS on the patient’s daily activities and emotional well-being.

Other disease-specific QoL instruments that are used to measure the impact of CRS on QoL include the Rhinosinusitis Disability Index (RSDI), the Sinonasal Outcome Test-22 (SNOT-22), and the Chronic Sinusitis Survey (CSS). These instruments assess various aspects of QoL, including symptoms, functional limitations, emotional well-being, and social functioning.

In addition to disease-specific QoL instruments, researchers may also use generic QoL instruments to measure the impact of CRS on overall QoL. The most commonly used generic QoL instrument is the Short Form-36 (SF-36), which assesses overall QoL and includes domains such as physical functioning, social functioning, and emotional well-being.

Overall, the choice of QoL instrument used to measure the impact of CRS on QoL may depend on the specific research question, the patient population, and the clinical setting. However, the most commonly used instruments are disease-specific QoL instruments, such as the SNOT 22 questionnaire, which are designed to capture the unique impact of CRS on QoL. Currently, despite some limitations, the SNOT22  are the most widely accepted and researched quality of life tool in chronic rhinosinusitis. The questionaire has also been validated in other sino-nasal disorders. An example of the English version is featured below.

SNOT 22 questionaire translations are availiable for clinical practice and research

The Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT) is a widely used questionnaire for assessing the impact of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) on a patient’s quality of life. As the SNOT was developed in English, it has been translated into several other languages to facilitate its use in diverse populations.

To date, the SNOT 22 questionaire has been translated into more than 40 languages, including French, German, Spanish, Chinese, and Korean. These translations have been conducted using established translation and cross-cultural adaptation processes to ensure the validity and reliability of the translated instrument.

The German Translation of the SNOT22 by Prof Tobias Albrecht

Several of these translations have been validated in clinical studies, demonstrating their utility in assessing the impact of CRS on quality of life in different populations. The availability of these translated versions of the SNOT 22 questionaire has facilitated the use of this instrument in international clinical research, allowing for cross-cultural comparisons of CRS outcomes.

In summary, there are more than 40 translations of the Sino-Nasal Outcome Test, which have been validated and used to assess the impact of chronic rhinosinusitis on quality of life in diverse populations around the world.

Our links to the SNOT22 questionaire PDFs for download:

English

German

French

Korean

Chinese

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www.esowe.com. Ruoyu (Sophie). Born in China. She was a studyinf painting at RSDI, and looking to moving to NYC for grad school. We met last year. __________________________________________ . . . #film #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #portrait #portraitphotography #streetportrait #analogphotography #mediumformat #kodakportra160 #mamiyac33 #sekonicl858d #godoxad200pro #godoxlighting #flashphotography #esowe #nigerianphotographershub #apehouse #esoweimages #sohonyc #rsdi #artstudent (at Soho, N.Y.C) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc0NpcfOTTU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Ares: eight capitalized fonts as Zeus' sons [1/∞]

Perseus: Rockabye

Heracles: Bisect

Argos: MADE TheArtist

Magnes: Gobold

Orion: Modernist Milk

Castor: Rousseau Deco

Arcas: Swistblnk Moalang Melintang

Heleno: Landsdowne

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Trying hard to not be Like That but when clients have thousands in their bank accounts (in both checking and savings) and only report like $700 in social security I get both a little suspicious and jealous and I’m trying to not think about it too much.

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So a lot has been happening.  In december, CountryDad died (probably of Covid but we’ll never know for sure).  There’s lots of estate stuff to figure out (fortunately my cousin Will is executor and I trust him 10000%), but there was one IRA account that CountryDad had separate from the will/estate that had me as sole direct beficiary.

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I’ve known this since the end of December, and I did finally call the company to accept the account and open my own so it can be transferred to me.  I’m not a stocks person, and as a single disabled woman living in poverty on disability- I definitely NEED the money.  But I’ve been terrified because I’m on disability and while I’m a little LESS worried about having to reapply (now that Drumpf is out of office), it’s still been a terrifying thought.

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So today I finally called the investment place again now that my account is officially opened and funded from the ira Dad left me.  The financial advising department is going to give me a call on monday to work through starting to disperse the funds to me and hopefully help me figure out how to do it without getting screwed on taxes next year.

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But I also needed to know the super scary thing.... how much $ can I have without losing my disability beneifts?

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So, I took my meds, took a deep breath and went googling.

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And ya’ll.... YA’LL:

I’m on RSDI (SSDI).  I became disabled in 2012, started disability in 2014, but before that, I was working from the age of 15, paying off and on into ss with my paychecks of course.  AND because my disability was granted based on my medical condition and having paid into the system LONG ENOUGH- my benefits are not dependant on my financial need.  Which means- no amount of assets or investments will end my disability benefits.  

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I’m legitimately sitting here crying in relief.

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Look, the dead dad money is not... insignificant, but it won’t last forever.  I have big things I NEED, that I want to use that money for to make my future more accessible before things get even worse (my pain has taken a big dive since the start of the year and it has definitely scared me a little).  I had reached a point where I decided that if it meant losing my disability- fine, I’ll use the money then reapply when it’s gone- but that was terrifying.

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Well, now that weight is off my shoulders.  I’ll still need expert help with the taxes side of things so I don’t get screwed next tax season- but for the moment, I am so incredibly relieved... 

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my three days bulleted kwento

april 11

we had baccalaureate mass and first and last rehearsal for graduation

nakakairita kasi ang init, ang gulo, ang tagal at nakakagutom ang halos 8 hours naming pag-stay sa coli.

around 3pm nagpunta kami sa bahay ng friend ko para magtapsi at diretso bsu na ako kasi manonood rsdi.

iv of spades live sa bsu nung around 5pm, gago ang wild ng mga fans. nag-amoy mandirigma ako kasi siningit ako ni ate sa unahan para makita ko ng malapitan sina zild, badjao at blaster. ang kinis ni zild hanep gago, galing nila mag-perform. AHHH KINIKILIG AKO KAPAG NARIRINIG KO KANTA NILA HMP pero miss ko si unique huhu

7pm natapos yung performance nila, nagstay ako kasama ng ssc pips kasi iniintay ko kapatid ko para sabay na kami umuwi.

11pm na ko nakauwi kasi kumain ++ kwentuhan with them huy hahahahahahaha sobrang pagod ako wala na akong masabi.

april 12

4am gising na ako para maligo kasi 5am dumating na si jenna.

wala akong kwento, sa mismong grad kasi ang tagal pota 1299 students ang grumaduate. utas na ako bago pa matapos.

sad, grateful and happy at the same time, gago natapos ko na shs. ang saya. pero ang lungkot na matatapos na, magiiba iba na kami ng univs next sy and for sure madami makakalimot hahaha and im so grateful for the people who made me realise na hinding kagaguhan ang pag-pasok sa univ na ‘yon.

SO THIS IS THE REAL KWENTO, nagpunta kami sa sm kasi nga celeb for my graduation and then

GAGO NABANGGA KAMI KAHAPON, YES NABANGGA. di ko na ikkwento kung paano kami nabangga pero gago, yupi si brother john (name ng sasakyan namin). wAZAK ang right side backdoor (gets nyo na lang san part to basta likod ng shot gun seat. lakas ng impact samin kasi nasa likod kami parehas ng ate ko. 

ang dami kong narealize, nagpunta kami sa police station. first time ko magpunta don at nakakatakot pumunta don sa loob, kita ko yung mga preso and i dont know why pero natatakot at naawa ako sa kanila, kita ko kasi na pinapadalhan sila ng food nung mga kamag-anak siguro nila. tapos sunod naman sa public hospital dito sa batangas, kita ko naman yung mga taong sinusugod dun at walang pera na pambayad sa mamahaling ospital. ahh, it made me realise that i should be thankful for what i have right now, na i-appreciate ko yung mga bagay na meron ako ngayon.

ayaw makipag-areglo ng nakabangga samin kasi foreigner sila at gigil na ako kasi mali sila haha pero chill lang kasi hindi naman ako pwede makisawsaw dun heller. so in the end, magfa-file kami ng case sa kanila.

nagpa-estimate kami ng sasakyan at gago, 86k ang magagastos kay brother john huhuhu kawawa ang baby ko. 

7pm na kami kumain ng mama ko, walang lunch diretsong dinner na. nakaka-stress ang buhay hanep, sobrang pagod ko. nagpauli uli kami sa bayan na naka-make up ako at nakauniform plus heels pa ayaw ko na sa life.

sa sobrang pagod ko nagpost lang ako ng pictures at bagsak na ako sa kama zZz

april 13

bitin pa din tulog ko kasi may lakad na naman kami ngayon w friends.

nakakatamad magkwento pero nagvideoke lang kami.

ang saya nila kasama huhu miss ko na sila, sana magkaroon pa kami ng madaming lakads together, yung chismisan at videoke lang. 

hindi ako pinagalitan kahit na ginabi ako ng uwi. 

hindi pa tapos ang araw pero gusto ko na matulog, dami ko pang gawain ang hanggang tuesday hmp

ok dami ko na dada sa life ko hehe

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Wali Kota Banjarbaru, Kalimantan Selatan (Kalsel) Nadjmi Adhani meninggal dunia karena terinfeksi Covid-19. Nadjmi Adhani dirawat selama dua pekan di ruang Isolasi Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah (RSUD) Ulin Banjarmasin. . Kabar meninggalnya Nadjmi Adhani disampaikan langsung oleh Kepala Badan Penanggulangan Bencana Daerah (BPBD) Kota Banjarbaru, Zaini Syahranie. Nadjmi Adhani menghembuskan nafas terakhir, Senin (10/8/2020) tepat pada pukul 02.30 waktu Indonesia Bagian Tengah (Wita). . "Innalillahiwainnailaihi rojiun, telah meninggal dunia bapak Wali Kota Banjarbaru H Nadjmi Adhani, pukul 02:30 Wita di Rumah Sakit Ulin Banjarmasin," singkat Zaini Syahranie dalam keterangan yang diterima, Senin (10/8/2020) dinihari. . Sebelumnya, Nadjmi Adhani mengumumkan dirinya bersama istri terinfeksi Covid-19 melalui video dan dibagikan kepada sejumlah jurnalis. . Video itu direkam di salah satu ruangan Rumah Sakit Daerah Idaman (RSDI) Banjarbaru. . Dalam video berdurasi dua menit tersebut, Nadjmi Adhani nampak mengenakan alat bantu pernapasan. Tak lama setelah membagi video tersebut, kondisinya dilaporkan menurun dan dirujuk ke Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah (RSUD) Ulin Banjarmasin. . Artikel : Kompas — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/3fVGdNn

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Wali Kota Dumai, H. Paisal, SKM, MARS beserta rombongan Anggota Forum Komunikasi Pimpinan Daerah (Forkopimda) Kota Dumai menyambut kedatangan Datuk Bandar Setia Amanah, Gubernur Riau, Drs. H. Syamsuar, M. Si beserta Forkopimda Provinsi Riau di Kota Dumai, Senin (14/06). Kedatangan Gubernur Riau beserta rombongan pada kesempatan kali ini yaitu mengunjungi beberapa lokasi di Kota Dumai dalam rangka kunjungan kerja sekaligus meninjau sejauh mana perkembangan antisipasi kenaikan jumlah Kasus COVID-19 di Riau khususnya di Kota Dumai. Dari Pekanbaru, Gubernur Riau beserta Rombongan menuju Dumai melalui Jalan Tol Permai dan langsung menuju ke Seroja Club House, Putri Tujuh Golf Club (PTGC) Komplek PT. Pertamina RU II Dumai. Disini, Gubernur Riau didampingi Wali Kota Dumai mendengarkan pemaparan terkait Penanganan Covid-19 Kota Dumai Tahun 2021 yang dipaparkan oleh Kapolres Kota Dumai, AKBP Andri Ananta Yudhistira, S.I.K, M.H. Dari PTGC, Rombongan Gubernur Riau bergerak ke Rumah Sakit (RS) Pertamina Dumai Komplek PT. Pertamina RU II Dumai untuk menghadiri kegiatan Peresmian dan Peninjauan Upgrading Fasilitas ICU dan Isolasi COVID-19 di RS Pertamina Dumai. Wali Kota Dumai, H. Paisal, SKM, MARS dalam sambutannya mengucapkan terima kasih atas kehadiran Gubernur Riau dalam kegiatan peresmian ruang isolasi dan ICU di RSPD Kota Dumai. "Semoga dengan peresmian ini upaya kita semua dalam penanganan Covid-19 menjadi lebih baik," ungkapnya. Sebelum Gubernur Riau menyampaikan sambutannya, Pemerintah Provinsi Riau menyerahkan bantuan BHP High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) untuk 3 RSdi Kota Dumai. 3 RS tersebut yang pertama RSUD Kota Dumai menerima sebanyak 6 unit, RSPD menerima 4 unit, dan RS Bhayangkara menerima 2 unit HFNC. Gubernur Riau, dalam sambutannya mengatakan terkait penanganan Covid-19 di Kota Dumai, terjadi peningkatan kasus yang membutuhkan pelayanan isolasi dan ICU dimana RSUD Kota Dumai dan RSPD sudah melebihi ketersediaan tempat tidur Isolasi dan ICU yang ada. "Alhamdulillah PT. Pertamina Medica yang membawahi RSPD menyanggupi dengan tambahan 40 tempat tidut isolasi dan 10 tempat tidur ICU siap dioperasikan mulai hari ini," ucapnya. @diskominfo.dumai #sepdum (di Dumai) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQGHUOzsJ_N/?utm_medium=tumblr

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New Post has been published on https://sydneyentclinic.com/richard-harvey/2023/02/21/what-is-the-snot22-questionaire-and-why-do-rhinologists-use-it/

What is the SNOT22 questionaire and why do rhinologists use it

Quality of life measures in sino nasal disease

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the nasal and sinus cavities. To measure the quality of life (QoL) in patients with CRS, researchers typically use disease-specific QoL instruments that are designed to capture the impact of the disease on the patient’s physical, emotional, and social well-being.

The most commonly used instrument for measuring QoL in patients with CRS is the Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT), which was developed by the Rhinology Research Society. The SNOT 22 questionaire is a validated instrument that asks patients to rate their symptoms, such as nasal obstruction, facial pain, and postnasal drip, on a scale from 0 (no problem) to 5 (problem as bad as it can be). The questionnaire also includes items that assess the impact of CRS on the patient’s daily activities and emotional well-being.

Other disease-specific QoL instruments that are used to measure the impact of CRS on QoL include the Rhinosinusitis Disability Index (RSDI), the Sinonasal Outcome Test-22 (SNOT-22), and the Chronic Sinusitis Survey (CSS). These instruments assess various aspects of QoL, including symptoms, functional limitations, emotional well-being, and social functioning.

In addition to disease-specific QoL instruments, researchers may also use generic QoL instruments to measure the impact of CRS on overall QoL. The most commonly used generic QoL instrument is the Short Form-36 (SF-36), which assesses overall QoL and includes domains such as physical functioning, social functioning, and emotional well-being.

Overall, the choice of QoL instrument used to measure the impact of CRS on QoL may depend on the specific research question, the patient population, and the clinical setting. However, the most commonly used instruments are disease-specific QoL instruments, such as the SNOT 22 questionnaire, which are designed to capture the unique impact of CRS on QoL. Currently, despite some limitations, the SNOT22  are the most widely accepted and researched quality of life tool in chronic rhinosinusitis. The questionaire has also been validated in other sino-nasal disorders. An example of the English version is featured below.

SNOT 22 questionaire translations are availiable for clinical practice and research

The Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT) is a widely used questionnaire for assessing the impact of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) on a patient’s quality of life. As the SNOT was developed in English, it has been translated into several other languages to facilitate its use in diverse populations.

To date, the SNOT 22 questionaire has been translated into more than 40 languages, including French, German, Spanish, Chinese, and Korean. These translations have been conducted using established translation and cross-cultural adaptation processes to ensure the validity and reliability of the translated instrument.

The German Translation of the SNOT22 by Prof Tobias Albrecht

Several of these translations have been validated in clinical studies, demonstrating their utility in assessing the impact of CRS on quality of life in different populations. The availability of these translated versions of the SNOT 22 questionaire has facilitated the use of this instrument in international clinical research, allowing for cross-cultural comparisons of CRS outcomes.

In summary, there are more than 40 translations of the Sino-Nasal Outcome Test, which have been validated and used to assess the impact of chronic rhinosinusitis on quality of life in diverse populations around the world.

Our links to the SNOT22 questionaire PDFs for download:

English

German

French

Korean

Chinese

[opticien2-0]

Sports Direct and Ocado update investors on their multichannel strategies

Sports Direct this week said its focus on the high street had paid off with a “spectacular trading performance” in the first half of its financial year.

The multichannel retailer, a Top50 trader in IRUK Top500 research, reported group revenue of £1.7bn in the six months to October 29, up by 4.7% on the same time last year. Within that, UK sports retail sales of £1.14bn were 1% down on last time. Sports Direct said this reflected a strategy of reducing online discounting and of closing stores as part of its focus on flagship high street stores. Up to 20 new flagship stores are set to open next year.

Net debt also grew as a result of the investment in the high street and in strategic relationships. Premium lifestyle sales grow by 65.5% in the half-year. International sports retail store sales of £343.5m were 4% up on last time, while pre-tax profits of £88m were 22.9% up on last time.

Mike Ashley, chief executive of Sports Direct International [IRDX RSDI], said: “Our high street elevation strategy is currently delivering spectacular trading performance within our flagship stores. We intend to open between 10 and 20 new flagship stores next year.

“Whilst our reported profit before tax has been impacted by fair value adjustments and transitional factors such as the disposal of assets in FY17; our underlying profit before tax remains healthy. We will continue to invest for the long-term and our net debt has increased in line with management expectations.

“We continue to anticipate that growth in underlying EBITDA during FY18 will be within our forecast range of 5% to 15%.”

• Meanwhile, Ocado [IRDX ROCA], a Top50 retailer, said revenue from retail sales reached £373.8m in the 14 weeks to December 3, up by 11.6% in the 14 weeks to December 3. Average order sizes remained stable at £106.11, 0.3% up from £105.83 last time, as inflation rose. Orders were placed more frequently by a growing number of Ocado Smart Pass – charging a flat monthly fee for deliveries – holders, with average weekly orders rising 11.1% to 280,000. Orders handled by its Andover customer fulfilment centre grew by 50% since the beginning of its latest financial quarter.

The 14 weeks also saw Ocado Solutions announce a new partnership with European customer Groupe Casino.

Chief executive Tim Steiner said: “We are delighted that Groupe Casino chose to partner with Ocado Solutions to develop its online food business and we remain confident in our ability to sign more deals such as this in the medium term. We are also encouraged by the progress we have made ramping up capacity at our revolutionary customer fulfilment centre in Andover which has supported further growth in our retail business in the UK. Over the last few weeks, we have processed over 50% more orders per week through the Andover facility compared to the beginning of the period. We are making good progress with the resiliency issues we highlighted with the third quarter results and although there is still work to do we are on track with our plans.

“While we continue to report sector leading double digit sales growth in our retail business, a shortage of capacity, with the lack of drivers in certain locations being the largest factor, restricted our sales growth. While this driver shortage has now been largely resolved, there was some short term impact on average orders per week over the period.

“We continue to work towards the opening of our fourth CFC, in Erith, South East London, in 2018. At scale, Erith will be able to process an additional 200,000 orders per week. Building scale and capacity in the UK will support the sustainable growth of our retail business, enabling us to take further market share in online grocery, and we look forward to the coming year with confidence.”

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