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		<title>A Nurse’s Role</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[While doctors perform the actual medical procedures, nurses are there every step of the way.  Nurses are there to hold the patients hand through the entire ordeal. Nurses are there to soothe the patient and make them feel as comfortable as possible throughout. Nurses set the tone and the mood.  If the nurse is calm, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center">While doctors perform the actual medical procedures, nurses are there every step of the way.  Nurses are there to hold the patients hand through the entire ordeal. Nurses are there to soothe the patient and make them feel as comfortable as possible throughout. Nurses set the tone and the mood.  If the nurse is calm, patient and relaxed this feeling will carry through between the doctors and other staff members involved, and more importantly the patient.  If the patient sees that the nurses and doctors alike are calm and confident in what they are doing they will be less apprehensive and trust them more.</p>
<p>Nurses get their hands dirty.  They don’t have the liberty of sitting on a high pedestal and let those on the lower rung perform their tasks.  Anyone that chooses to go into the <a href="http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm">nursing </a>field knows that they will not only be performing job that they enjoy doing. <a href="http://www.tech-rfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Nurses.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-25" title="Nurses" src="http://www.tech-rfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Nurses-300x178.jpg" alt="Nurses ICU Scrubs " width="300" height="178" /></a> A big part of the job is performing task that you may not prefer, taking care of the patients every day need.  You will get dirty.  That’s one of the reasons that medical scrubs are required.  While on the topic of medical scrubs, I recommend that one of the requirements of a nurse should definitely be that they get a hold of <strong><a href="http://www.medicalscrubscollection.com/store/pc/ICU-by-Barco-c114.htm">ICU scrubs</a></strong>.  These scrubs are stain resistant as they are made of the unique arc release fabric. So, although you will be getting down right dirty, it won’t affect the way you look.  Your scrubs will stay as good as new throughout the day. As a nurse you got to look great.  You need to look professional.  You play a very important role; you need to dress the part.</p>
<p>A <a href="http://www.healthecareers.com/nursing-jobs">job as a nurse</a> is a position that will bring endless satisfaction.  You will find so much satisfaction from giving proper care to your patients. Being a nurse is not like what it used to be.  Doctors throw so much more responsibilities on nurses these days.  In addition, nurses in a hospital have a huge responsibility. Patients used to be in the hospital for a much longer period of time.  For example, when a woman gives birth, they are only in the hospital for two day.  Not so far back, maybe 20-30 years ago, women stayed in the hospital for an entire week after having a baby.  This carries through with all hospital stays. Therefore when people are in the hospital they are need of receiving a lot of care.  They are not there to just recuperate.  When they do not require extreme care they are sent home. For a nursing position, there is no slouching on the job.  There is so much responsibility with this role which also brings so much satisfaction.</p>
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		<title>A day of fun in Connecticut</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Connecticut boasts many great places for fun and excitement for adults and children alike.  Just about whatever it is that you are looking to do you will find in Connecticut.  One of the many advantages that you will enjoy with all the activities that you do in Connecticut is the relaxed atmosphere you will find.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center">Connecticut boasts many great places for fun and excitement for adults and children alike.  Just about whatever it is that you are looking to do you will find in Connecticut.  One of the many advantages that you will enjoy with all the activities that you do in Connecticut is the relaxed atmosphere you will find.  It’s close enough to <a href="http://nyc.gov">New York City</a> that it’s easy enough to get there, but far enough to feel as though you are out of town. Connecticut is much calmer and quieter than New York which is something that you will enjoy when you wish to get away from it all and enjoy some wholesome fun.</p>
<p>There are many great ideas for a day trips in Connecticut and many places to stay overnight.  You will find lots of <strong><a href="http://www.stamfordplazahotel.com">hotels in Stamford</a></strong>, Mystic, and Hartford etc.  You will able to enjoy elegant suites at affordable prices compared to the New York City prices that you are used to.  A great place to get started at is The Mystic Aquarium in Mystic Connecticut.  This world renowned aquarium is located right at your doorsteps.  You will want to devote an entire day to seeing Mystic because of it size and because you will find yourself wanting to spend hours viewing the underwater world through the glass panels.  This will make for a great learning experience while having a blast for both children and adults.</p>
<p>Next make sure to check out Quassy Amusement Park. The park is located in Middlebury Connecticut upon the shores of Lake Quassapung.  Quassy Park is one of the oldest amusement parks of its kind in the country. Quassy offers everything from small roller coasters to large slides and lots of arcade games as well.  Best of all it’s an affordable amusement park.  You can spend a full day there while only spending about twenty dollars.  Then there is Foxwoods Resort and Mohegan Sun, Hammonasset Beach, Sleeping Giant State Park and more. Is that enough ideas for you to get you started on a trip to Connecticut?  This State has so much to offer; why not check it out.</p>
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		<title>Ordering Intuit Quickbooks Checks Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:39:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What are the things that you need to confirm before clicking that “add to cart” button when you order quickbooks checks online? Here are a few tips for you: 1. Verify the legality of the online printing company. We all know that the Internet is a world of extreme tricks and scams, so it’s better [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What are the things that you need to confirm before clicking that “add to cart” button when you order <a href="http://www.techchecks.net/quickbooks-checks.asp">quickbooks checks</a> online? Here are a few tips for you:</p>
<p>1. Verify the legality of the online printing company. We all know that the Internet is a world of extreme tricks and scams, so it’s better for you to double check the name of the printing company at Better Business Bureau or any other agencies that can confirm the legality of their business operations.</p>
<p>2. Select a layout that is professional-looking and formal. Although customizing your personal checks and making them look quite unique can be very impressive, don’t forget to retain the professional look of each check to save yourself from breaking the “rules” of financial institutions when it comes to check designs.</p>
<p>3. Confirm the design and layout you have chosen with your bank or another financial institution you transact with. Sometimes, there are selected designs which are not approved by banks, leading to a waste of money. To avoid this, better show your bank a sample of the personal check you are planning to use.</p>
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		<title>Cash for Gold: The Best Place to Sell Gold</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:18:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When gaining cash for gold, you must be aware of the most suitable gold buyer to transact with. Here are the top places where you can get cash for gold according to your preferences: 1. If you want to go through the traditional way of exchanging cash for gold, then you might as well choose [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When gaining cash for gold, you must be aware of the most suitable <a href="http://www.captaincashforgold.com/gold_buyers.html">gold buyer</a> to transact with. Here are the top places where you can get cash for gold according to your preferences:</p>
<p>1. If you want to go through the traditional way of exchanging cash for gold, then you might as well choose to sell your scrap gold in pawnshops and jewellers. These places offer the lowest possible prices for your gold, yet they are often reliable from the start till the end of the transaction.<a href="http://www.tech-rfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/gold-buyers.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-13" title="gold buyers" src="http://www.tech-rfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/gold-buyers-300x194.jpg" alt="gold buyers " width="300" height="194" /></a></p>
<p>2. If you are okay with any price set by the buyer as long as the transaction is smooth, fast and convenient, then choose for an online gold jewellery shop or a gold buying company. Online gold buyers would provide competitive high prices, which is definitely a blessing for all gold sellers.</p>
<p>3. If the price is what outweighs the time element, then exchanging cash for gold through auctions (e.g. eBay.com) is indeed a good option to choose.</p>
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		<title>Are You Considering  Sending Your Kids To Sleep Away Camp</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:30:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In order to send your children off to sleep away camp properly you need to give yourself enough time to plan accordingly.  Most camps send out a packing list.  The packing list will tell you exactly what you need to send your child to camp with.  This is a good list to go by.  It [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In order to send your children off to sleep away camp properly you need to give yourself enough time to plan accordingly.  Most camps send out a packing list.  The packing list will tell you exactly what you need to send your child to camp with.  This is a good list to go by.  It lets you know about how many t-shirts to buy etc.  However I always come up with other important things they “need” to take along – a fan, a first aid kit, and stationary – for all of the letter writing&#8230;  Then there is another list from the kids of their “necessary” take along items like an IPod, sports equipment, spending money, food, drinks etc.</p>
<p>One thing is for sure that whatever it is that they are taking along with them, aside for all the junk food, everything must be labeled.  If there is any chance of having the items coming back home at the end of the summer then you must label everything.  Labels are easily available online.  You can choose from iron-on labels or sew on labels.  It’s your choice. I prefer the <a href="http://label-land.com">iron on labels</a>.  They are so simple to attach.  By applying the pressure of the iron atop of the label for a couple of seconds, the label will be attached securely.  I have found that these labels stick to the clothing, laundry bag, caps, linen and all types of fabrics securely and for a long time. Even after washing the clothing numerous times the labels stayed attached and looked as good as new.  You can choose to include personal information on the labels such as your family name and phone number and even include camp name and bunk id.  I would suggest also purchasing waterproof stickers to attach to many other personal belongings such as water bottles, cameras, shoes and slippers.  It take a lot of time effort and money to send your child off to camp, therefore it’s worthwhile to plan and prepare accordingly.</p>
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		<title>Does your company have technology that could be of interest to the US Army?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an effort to reach non-traditional providers of products and services, the US Army has engaged InSitech, Inc. to lead an innovative and more proactive approach to identify and contact companies that have technologies relevant to current military program needs. The Army is especially interested in working with small businesses that have not contracted extensively [...]]]></description>
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<p align="justify">In an effort to reach non-traditional providers of products and services, the US Army has engaged InSitech, Inc. to lead an innovative and more proactive approach to identify and contact companies that have technologies relevant to current military program needs. The Army is especially interested in working with small businesses that have not contracted extensively with the Department of Defense in the past.</p>
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Through this website InSitech is seeking responses to the Requests for Information (RFI’s) listed below by topic. InSitech is under contract with the Army to administer this RFI process, review the responses, rate the responses, and brief the appropriate Army staff on the responses.</p>
<p>If you would like to have your company considered, please click on a topic of interest below. Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) about InSitech’s RFI process can be found <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20120119054853/http://www.insitech.org/RFI-FAQ.pdf">here</a>.</p>
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<p align="justify"><strong><a id="Points" name="Points"></a>Important Points to Note about the RFI Process</p>
<p></strong>Responses to RFI’s are at the discretion of the Respondents. There is no guarantee of selection or funding, and neither the RFI’s nor their responses obligate the U.S. Government or InSitech in any way. Furthermore:</p>
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<li>These RFI’s are for market research; the objective is to determine whether promising technologies and technology development partners exist</li>
<li>Responses to the RFI’s may be evaluated by InSitech and the U.S. Government</li>
<li>Based on the U.S. Government’s evaluation (and through possible follow-on discussions with selected respondents), the U.S. Government may decide to fund programs around promising technology areas (if any) via a U.S. Government issued solicitation</li>
<li>Respondents to these RFI’s may be specifically invited by the U.S. Government to respond to a U.S. Government issued solicitation on these topics with a proposal</li>
<li>Respondents to these RFI’s may also be specifically presented with other opportunities to partner with the U.S. Government through mechanisms such as Collaborative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA’s)</li>
<li>US and non-US companies are invited to respond to these RFI’s.</li>
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<p align="justify"><strong><a id="Topics" name="Topics"></a>Current RFI Topics</strong></p>
<p align="justify">The current RFI Topics are listed below along with a brief description of the RFI goal for each.  <strong>The response deadline for all of these topics is March 12, 2010.</strong>  Please click on an RFI topic of interest to  initiate your response for that topic.</p>
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<td valign="top" height="60">1. <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20120119054853/http://www.formspring.com/forms/?736071-KWCPx6K77J">Optimization of Thermal Batteries for Munitions by Modeling</a></td>
<td valign="top" height="60">Seeking analytical approaches such as battery modeling techniques to optimize battery design/performance.</td>
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<td valign="top" height="60">2. <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20120119054853/http://www.formspring.com/forms/?803389-KWCPx6K77J">Innovative approach to Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC)</a></td>
<td valign="top" height="60">Seeking compact, novel mechanisms to control a projectile in flight and increase target hit probability.</td>
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<td valign="top" height="60">3. <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20120119054853/http://www.formspring.com/forms/?803391-KWCPx6K77J">Fuze Electronics Miniaturization</a></td>
<td valign="top" height="60">Seeking designs and/or techniques that can provide significant reduction in volume of circuit card assemblies.</td>
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<td valign="top" height="60">4. <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20120119054853/http://www.formspring.com/forms/?803401-KWCPx6K77J">Semi-Active Lasers (SAL) Designator / new Laser-like &#8220;marking&#8221; technology</a></td>
<td valign="top" height="60">Seeking lasers with capability to lase multiple targets uniquely and rapidly.</td>
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<td valign="top" height="60">5. <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20120119054853/http://www.formspring.com/forms/?803402-KWCPx6K77J">Networked Munitions Batteries</a></td>
<td valign="top" height="60">Seeking compact battery sources for extended-life, autonomous applications.</td>
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<td valign="top" height="60">6. <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20120119054853/http://www.formspring.com/forms/?803392-KWCPx6K77J">Disposable Radio</a></td>
<td valign="top" height="60">Seeking inexpensive data communications devices for use in dispersed munitions networks.</td>
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<td valign="top" height="60">7. <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20120119054853/http://www.formspring.com/forms/?817995-KWCPx6K77J">Solid State High-Energy Switch and Capacitors</a></td>
<td valign="top" height="60">Seeking higher performance solid state electronics devices for high energy applications.</td>
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<td valign="top" height="60">8. <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20120119054853/http://www.formspring.com/forms/?803393-KWCPx6K77J">Rifle Energy Harvesting</a></td>
<td valign="top" height="60">Seeking emerging or novel approaches to generating power for use in low power devices from the heat and/or recoil motion of a soldier fired rifle.</td>
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<td valign="top" height="60">9. <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20120119054853/http://www.formspring.com/forms/?803394-KWCPx6K77J">Thermophotovoltaic (TPV) Cells and Capacitors</a></td>
<td valign="top" height="60">Seeking TPV technology to capture and utilize electrical energy drawn from in-flight heating of projectile nose cones.</td>
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<td valign="top" height="60">10. <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20120119054853/http://www.formspring.com/forms/?803396-KWCPx6K77J">Personnel Detection Technology</a></td>
<td valign="top" height="60">Seeking replacements for mechanical trip wires utilized in dispersed networked munitions.</td>
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<td valign="top" height="60">11. <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20120119054853/http://www.formspring.com/forms/?803397-KWCPx6K77J">Novel Substrate Dual Color Focal Plane Arrays (FPA&#8217;s)</a></td>
<td valign="top" height="60">Seeking materials to enable a unitary FPA sensitive to both mid and long wave infrared.</td>
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<td valign="top" height="60">12. <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20120119054853/http://www.formspring.com/forms/?803398-KWCPx6K77J">Hex Chrome Replacment</a></td>
<td valign="top" height="60">Seeking metal coatings that do not utilize hex chrome in the processing but achieve equivalent anti-corrosion and other performance characteristics.</td>
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