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This article examines literature on pain relief in the emergency department (ED). The term 'emergency department' has been substituted for 'accident and emergency' for the purposes of international continuity. Much of the available research paints a negative picture of pain assessment and management in this setting. Hov/ever, there is evidence of positive developments in clinical practice that have the potential to improve the patient's experience in the ED. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the self-testing of digital receiver/exciters (DREX) in radar and communications systems. The Y-factor method for measuring noise figures in the line replaceable units of digital receivers and derivation of excess noise ratio are described. A comparison of the DREX-SM variation is made against the Y-factor baseline in reference to higher attenuation. ADC noise floor contributions are also accounted for.

This article focuses on a cooperative project with the Ellenville Public Library and Museum in Ellenville, New York in which 70 Delaware and Hudson Canal postcards were scanned and processed for an electronic visual resource entitled "Waterways of New York." The project was completed using Greenstone open source software, a digital collection management software suite.

The article presents catalyst characterization data identifying the source of CENTERA catalysts, the newest commercial hydrotreating catalysts from Criterion Catalysts & Technologies LP, activity improvements. It is said that commercial CENTERA DN-3630 catalyst was characterized using Transmission Electron Microscopy, Extended X-Ray Absorption Fine Structure, and Fourier Transform Infrared/Nitric Oxide Adsorption.

Reports on developments related to accounting firms in Australia as of May 4, 2001. Termination of Dennis Maddern's position as managing director of consolidator firm Harts Australasia; Increase in income of Computer Accounting Doctor franchisees.

Presents accounting firm-related news items from Australia, compiled in the week of April 6, 2001. Succession planning at the New South Wales practice of the accounting firm Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu; Possibility of a merger between Arthur Andersen and KPMG; Accounting bodies lobbying for legislation that will allow for broader financial planning advice.

Reports that the Olivier Recruitment Group's winter 2000 survey of Sydney, New South Wales public accounting practices planning an average of 5.2-percent pay raise.

Features the Tenon Group, Great Britain's first listed consolidator of accounting firms. Brainchild of London stockbroker Raphael Zorn Hemsley; Ian Buckley's appointment as chief executive officer; Lines of business; Fees; Problems with small and medium-sized partnerships.

Reports on the planned listing of the Nottinghamshire, England-based accounting firm mergers and acquisitions broker Jobtel. Fee range; Lines of business; British practitioners' criticisms of mergers.

Presents three accounting firms-related news items in Australia, compiled in the week of January 28, 2000. Permanent Trustees Australia's search for east-coast accounting firms to buy; Delay in 50% of Count Wealth Accountants' initial public offering; Software company Xlon's Internet-based cashbook system.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to an article about the contemporary Japanese architecture, by Gabriele Vorreiter-Wajed in the March 1986 issue.