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Remember Jordan, uber glamour model of the 90s? I just went to see her re-incarnation Katie Price in conversation with Alain de Botton, hosted by The School of Life (Katie Price and Philosophy, 16 November 2016).
TSoL is 'devoted to developing emotional intelligence through culture' and the idea of this public chat was to 'discover what drives someone to surrender a big part of their identity to the public, what happens when they do, and what we might all learn from the life of a figure in a constant media storm.'
By way of introducing his guest, de Botton dwelt on the unconventionality of having a glamour model and entrepreneur talking at an organisation normally associated with academics and intelligentsia, and said his colleagues had laughed when he suggested Price as a candidate. In the audience, I felt immediately uncomfortable: wasn't Katie 'intellectual' enough for TSoL? I began to suspect that this evening may be a stunt as opposed to an authentic revelatory conversation about narcissism and the hunger for celebrity in popular culture.
Katie came on stage - all long blonde hair, make-up and over the knee high-heeled boots - looking very much the 'celebrity', glass of white wine firmly in hand. The juxtaposition was clear - we didn't need Alain to point it out further. He did all the same, and Katie asked the audience 'why are you all laughing?' Actually, we weren't all laughing.
After some introductory questions where it was established that Katie didn't want to talk about politics or religion, and that she saw herself as very 'open', chatty and amusing company (she partly puts her success as a model down to 'having a personality'), Alain produced a box of cards.
On sale at TSoL these cards ('100 Questions: Love Edition') are 'designed by leading experts' to quiz you in a searching and provocative way about relationships. Most of de Botton's selection were slightly sexual in nature.
"After a long pursuit, you realise that someone is as keen on you as you are on them. What feelings does this bring up for you?" he asked Price. The questions were similar to those quizzes in womens' mags that are supposed to reveal your personality, but succeed only in either making you laugh or belittling your intelligence. I couldn't help wondering whether de Botton would have reached for the same box of cards with Stephen Hawking sitting opposite him.
Price responded well, gamely quizzing de Botton right back. She made her interlocutor blush asking him the risqué question he'd just asked her: "Would you entertain group sex or a threesome?' (She has, but not nowadays, and he loves 'the idea but would worry about the practicalities').
Overall, however, I got the impression that Katie hadn't really thought things through. There were a lot of contradictions in her statements about herself, and although she's clearly had a life full of diverse and unusual experiences, I was left wondering how much this life had changed the worldview of the 17 year old trainee nurse who was made into Jordan by a hungry media.
For example, Katie loves the doctors and nurses of the NHS and thinks they should be paid a lot more ('they're saving our lives!'), but with the next breath proclaims she hates paying tax ('they're robbing us!') leaving us to wonder where the medics' wages would come from.
She's proud of her own openness about her extensive use of plastic surgery and Botox, and lives in a reality where she bets 'the person sitting next to you has had a bit of Botox and that, but they lie about it'.
I look at the person next to me and doubt it very much. But then those image-conscious, youth-worshipping circles are the ones in which Katie operates, and always has.
Author of 17 books, Katie also freely admits that she doesn't write them all herself but contributes 'ideas'. She's scathing of celebrities who claim to write their own books, or create their own products, when in fact they have little to do with the goods they lend their names to. Price is nothing if not honest about her career, and the extent of the fakery involved. She seems happy to be exploited as long as she's making money. She thinks winning Celebrity Big Brother was "probably rigged" and has little faith in media reports judging by the lies that are regularly printed about her own life. In Price's World there is little Truth in the public arena: life's taught her that the concept exited the stage years ago, pursued by a Paparazzo.
Katie's good fortune is built on consumerism. 'If Coca-Cola or L'Oreal want me I wouldn't say no, would I?', and the best thing about being famous is the 'free stuff,' she tells the audience.
Price delivered lots of amusing one-liners, the event becoming more of a show than an in-depth look into her motivations and wisdom. The cards didn't help.
Asked what a typical night out was, Katie explained that it was 'watching The X-Factor at home with the family, with the neighbours round', as, at 38 and with five kids, she wasn't into clubbing anymore. "Last time I went I was like, 'is it me or is it really dark in here!'"
The one moment which felt thoughtful and poignant, where Katie wasn't playing for laughs or to her public persona, was an insight she shared, during the audience Q&A. She told us that had she known during her pregnancy with her eldest son Harvey, that he would be born blind and then have complex developmental problems, she would definitely have aborted him. But, now, having been his mother for so long, she wouldn't dream of aborting for those reasons. Life has taught her that terrible things are not always as terrible as you think. As she spoke about this, her face changed momentarily.
This moment aside, both Price and de Botton seemed to want to keep the conversation fairly jokey, fairly superficial, and Price even chastised the audience for asking 'tame' questions.
I left amused but ultimately disappointed. I had expected something more insightful, dare I say 'deeper', from the conversation. More fool me. Katie was quoted on the publicity leaflet as saying "No-one will ever work me out", and she turned up and spoke true to her image, right on-brand. We didn't get to know the real Katie. However, from de Botton's blushing and willingness to engage with Price as a publicity stunt to be exploited, I came away with more questions about Alain and his motivations than Katie.


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text: Maytag Clothes Dryer MD-22 USER'S GUIDE Congratulations on your purchase of a Maytag dryer! Your satisfaction is very important to us. Read this manual for best results. It contains instructions to acquaint you with proper operating instructions and maintenance. Save time and money. If something should go wrong, we suggest consulting the "Before You Call" section. It is designed to help you solve basic problems before consulting a service technician. If you have questions, write us (include your model number and phone number) or call: Maytag Appliances Sales Company Attn: CAIR® Center P.O. Box 2370 Cleveland, TN 37320-2370 1-800-688-9900 USA 1-800-688-2002 CANADA 1-800-688-2080 USA TTY (for deaf, hearing impaired, or speech impaired) (Mon.–Fri., 8am–8pm Eastern Time) Internet: http://www.maytag.com Part No. 6 3404560-0502 Table of Contents Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Controls at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Dryer Exhaust Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Guide de L' Utilisateur . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Guía Del Usuario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 MCS Part No. 33002715 ©2002 Maytag Appliances Sales Co. Important Safety Instructions WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your dryer follow basic safety precautions, including the following: WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death. • Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch. • Do not use any phone in your building. • Clear the room, building or area of all occupants. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbors phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. 1. 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Foam rubber materials when heated, can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion. 3. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children. 4. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment. 5. Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving. 6. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather. 7. Do not tamper with controls. 8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out. 9. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended for dryer use by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product. 10. Clean the lint screen before or after each load. 11. Keep the area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from lint accumulation, dust and dirt. 12. The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel. 13. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is not grounded adequately and in accordance with local and national codes. See installation instructions for grounding this appliance. 14. Do not sit on top of the clothes dryer. WARNING! FIRE HAZARD Do not place into your dryer items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable oil or cooking oil. Even after being washed, these items may contain significant amounts of these oils. The remaining oil can ignite spontaneously. The potential for spontaneous ignition increases when the items containing vegetable oil or cooking oil are exposed to heat. Heat sources, such as your clothes dryer, can warm these items, allowing an oxidation reaction in the oil to occur. Oxidation creates heat. If this heat cannot escape, the items can become hot enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking or storing these kinds of items may prevent heat from escaping and can create a fire hazard. All washed and unwashed fabrics that contain vegetable oil or cooking oil can be dangerous. Washing these items in hot water with extra detergent will reduce, but will not eliminate, the hazard. Always use the "cool down" cycle for these items to reduce the items' temperature. Never remove these items from the clothes dryer hot or interrupt the drying cycle until the items have run through the "cool down" cycle. Never pile or stack these items when they are hot. What you need to know about safety instructions Important Safety Notice & Warning The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposures to such substances. Users of this appliance are hereby warned that the burning of gas can result in low–level exposure to some of the listed substances, including benzene, formaldehyde, and soot, due primarily to the incomplete combustion of natural gas or liquid petroleum (LP) fuels. Exhaust ducts should be kept free of obstructions and properly exhausted dryers will minimize exposure. IMPORTANT: Because of continuing product improvements, Maytag reserves the right to change specifications without notice. For complete details, see the Installation Instructions packed with your product before selecting cabinetry, making cutouts or beginning installation. Recognize safety symbols, words, labels Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating appliance. WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand. CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury. WARNING CAUTION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 Controls at a Glance Step 1 Select Temperature To select the correct temperature, turn the temperature control to one of four choices; Regular, Medium, Low or Air Fluff. DRYER TEMPS LOAD TYPE Regular For sturdy cottons or those labeled "Tumble Dry." Medium For permanent press, synthetics, lightweight cottons or items labeled "Tumble Dry Medium." Low For heat sensitive items labeled "Tumble Dry Low" or "Tumble Dry Warm." Air Fluff Tumbles without heat. Used for sensitive loads or items needing freshening. Step 2 Select Signal End of Cycle Signal Shortly before the cycle is complete, an audible signal will sound. During the cool down portion of the Permanent Press cycle, the audible signal will sound intermittently. Step 3 Select Cycle To select a cycle, rotate the control dial to the desired setting. When using an IntelliDry cycle, the control dial should point between "More Dry" and "Less Dry" for most loads. Loads of larger or bulkier size may require the "More Dry" setting to completely dry the load. The "Less Dry" setting is best suited for lightweight fabrics or for leaving some moisture in the clothing at the end of the cycle. Regular IntelliDry The Regular IntelliDry cycle is designed to dry loads such as towels, underwear, t-shirts, jeans, etc. 3 Step 3 Cont. Permanent Press IntelliDry Special Options The Permanent Press IntelliDry cycle is designed to dry wrinkle free cottons, synthetic fabrics, double knits and permanent press fabrics automatically. It minimizes wrinkling by providing an unheated cool-down period at the end of the cycle. Damp Dry is located on the Time Dry Air Fluff section of the dial. It is designed to partially dry items and can be used with any temperature selection. Damp Dry will provide 20 minutes of tumbling time, followed by 5 minutes of cool-down tumbling. Time Dry Air Fluff Wrinkle Release will release wrinkles from items that are clean and dry but only slightly wrinkled, such as from a crowded closet or suitcase, or from sitting in the dryer too long after the cycle has ended. Wrinkle Release provides 10 minutes of tumbling followed by five minutes of cool-down tumbling and can be used with any temperature selection. This cycle can be used to regulate the drying time. Use with Air Fluff, Low, Medium or Regular temperature settings. For timed drying, turn the control dial until the pointer points to the proper time setting in the Time Dry Air Fluff cycle. NOTE: Using the Air Fluff temperature setting will require a longer drying time. Step 4 Press Start Push this button to start the dryer. The dryer door must be shut for the dryer to operate. If the door is opened during the cycle, the Start button must be pushed again to resume the cycle once the door is closed. NOTE: The dial can be turned in either direction to select a cycle. Once started, the dial will not advance at a specific rate during the IntelliDry cycles. At first the dial may not advance at all. Toward the end of the cycle (when the load begins to dry) the dial will advance at a more regular rate and much more quickly. This is normal operation. Check the Moisture Sensor... Indicator lights in the moisture sensor will display when an IntelliDry cycle is in operation. The top light will blink on and off. As loads dry, there will be longer pauses between each blink. No lights will display during Time Dry. The bottom light in the monitor will remain on until the cool down portion of the cycle starts. During cool down the dryer continues to tumble the load in unheated air to help minimize wrinkling. NOTE: The top monitor light may not blink when small loads of heavy, bulky items are dried, such as large rugs or sweaters. 4 Operating Tips Clean the Lint Filter Load the Dryer Properly • After each load. • Place only one washload in the dryer at a time. • To shorten drying time. • To operate more energy efficiently. • Mixed loads of heavy and lightweight clothes will dry differently. Lightweight clothes will dry, while heavy clothes may be damp. • Add one or more similar items to the dryer when only one or two articles need drying. This improves the tumbling action and drying efficiency. • Overloading restricts tumbling action, resulting in uneven drying as well as excessive wrinkling of some fabrics. • When drying large, bulky items such as a blanket or comforter, it may be necessary to reposition the load during the cycle to ensure even drying. NOTE: Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place. Care & Cleaning Control Panel Cabinet Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive substances. Wipe off any marks with soap and water. Use an appliance wax once a year if desired. Tumbler Dryer Exhaust System Remove any stains such as crayon, ink pen or fabric dye from new items (such as towels or jeans) with an allpurpose cleaner. Then tumble old towels or rags to remove any excess stain or cleaning substance. Once these steps are done, stains may still be visible, but should not transfer to subsequent loads. Inspect and clean once a year to maintain optimum performance. The outside exhaust hood should be cleaned more frequently to ensure proper operation. (Refer to the Installation Instructions for more information.) 5 Dryer Exhaust Tips WARNING — Plastic or nonmetal flexible duct presents a potential fire hazard. Do Don't Read the installation instructions and the user's guide. Let a poor exhaust system cause slow drying. Do Let your dryer exhaust the air easily. Don't Restrict your dryer with a poor exhaust system. Don't Do Use 4 inch diameter rigid metal duct. Tape all joints, including at the dryer. Never use lint-trapping screws. Do Keep duct runs as straight as possible. Use plastic, thin foil, or non-metal flexible duct. Don't Use longer than necessary duct runs with many elbows. Don't Do Clean all old ducts before installing your new dryer. Be sure vent flap opens and closes freely. Inspect and clean the exhaust system annually. Allow crushed or clogged ducts and vent. 6 Before You Call Check the following if your clothes dryer... Doesn't Run • • • • Be sure the door is shut. Is the electrical cord plugged in? Has a fuse blown or the circuit breaker tripped? Push the Start button again if the door was opened during the cycle. Doesn't Heat • • • • • Has a fuse blown or the circuit breaker tripped? Select a heat setting, not air fluff. Check that the gas supply is on for gas dryers. Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct. Dryer timer may have moved into the cool-down portion of the cycle. Doesn't Dry Properly • • • • • • • • • Check all of the above, plus . . . Check the exhaust hood outside the house, does it open and close freely? Check exhaust system for lint build-up. Ducting should be inspected and cleaned annually. Use rigid 4" metal exhaust duct. Do not overload. 1 wash load = 1 dryer load. Sort heavy items from lightweight items. Large, bulky items like blankets or comforters may require repositioning to ensure even drying. Check the washer to be sure it is draining properly to extract water from the load. Clothes load is too small to tumble properly. Add a few towels Is Noisy • • • • • • Check the load for objects such as coins, nails, etc. Remove promptly from dryer. It is normal to hear the dryer gas valve or heating element cycle on and off during the drying cycle. The dryer should be level and installed on a solid floor. Be sure the rubber feet are installed on the leveling legs. A clicking noise may be the timer advancing. It is normal for the dryer to hum due to the high velocity of air moving through the dryer drum and exhaust system. Control Knob Advances Slowly • This is normal operation for an IntelliDry cycle, especially at the beginning of cycle. Once the load begins to dry, the control knob will start to advance. The rate of advancement will be slow at the beginning of the cycle because there is more moisture in the load. As the load becomes more dry, the control knob will advance more quickly. Dries Unevenly • Seams, pockets and other similar heavy areas may not be completely dry when the rest of the load has reached the selected dryness level. This is normal. Select the "More Dry" setting if desired. • If one heavy item is dried with a lightweight load, such as one towel with sheets, it is possible that the heavy item will not be completely dry when the rest of the load has reached the selected dryness level. Sort heavy items from lightweight items for best drying results. Has an Odor • Household odors such as from painting, varnishing, strong cleaners, etc. may enter the dryer with the surrounding room air. This is normal as the dryer draws the air from the room, heats it, pulls it through the tumbler and exhausts it to the outside. When these odors are present in the air, ventilate the room completely before using the dryer. For further assistance contact Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance: U.S. 1-800-688-9900 or Canada 1-800-688-2002 U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080. 7 Maytag Clothes Dryer Warranty Full One Year Warranty For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Limited Warranty After the first year from date of original retail purchase, through the time periods listed below, the parts designated below which fail in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor, mileage and transportation. Second Year – All parts. Third through Fifth Year – Dryer tumbler. Additional Limited Warranty Against Rust-Through Should an exterior cabinet, including the door, rust through during the one year period starting from the date of retail purchase, repair or replacement will be made free of charge. After the first and through the tenth year, repair or replacement will be made free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor, mileage and transportation. Please Note: This full warranty and the limited warranty apply when the dryer is located in the United States or Canada. Dryers located elsewhere are covered by the limited warranty only, including parts which fail during the first two years. Canadian Residents This warranty covers only those dryers installed in Canada that have been listed with the Canadian Standards Association unless the dryers are brought into Canada due to transfer of residence from the United States to Canada. The specific warranties expressed above are the ONLY warranties provided by the manufacturer. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state. TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE To locate an authorized service company in your area contact the Maytag dealer from whom your appliance was purchased; or call Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance. Should you not receive satisfactory warranty service, please call or write: Maytag Appliances Sales Company Attn: CAIR® Center P.O. Box 2370 Cleveland, TN 37320-2370 U.S. 1-800-688-9900 Canada 1-800-688-2002 U.S. Customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080. When contacting Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance about a service problem, please include the following: (a) Your name, address and telephone number; (b) Model number and serial number (found on the front panel of the door opening) of your appliance; (c) Name and address of your dealer and the date the appliance was purchased; (d) A clear description of the problem you are having. (e) Proof of purchase. What is not covered by these warranties: 1. 2. Conditions and damages resulting from any of the following: a. Improper installation, delivery, or maintenance. b. Any repair, modification, alteration or adjustment not authorized by the manufacturer or an authorized servicer. c. Misuse, abuse, accidents, or unreasonable use. d. Incorrect electric current, voltage or supply. e. Improper setting of any control. Warranties are void if the original serial numbers have been removed, altered, or cannot be readily determined. 3. Light bulbs. 4. 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Mark's Musings: A multidisciplinary team is crucial to eating disorder treatment
Complex illnesses require a comprehensive approach to treatment. Eating disorders are complex neurobiological illnesses that have both psychological and physical manifestations. Because eating disorders are multidimensional, it is imperative that a multidisciplinary team of eating disorder specialists conducts treatment for optimal care.
Therapists provide the necessary psychological interventions and support to address the psychological manifestations of the illness, helping clients understand the eating disorder and related conditions, change behaviors and establish new ways of managing the relationship with self and others. Therapists are also the primary coordinator of the multidisciplinary team, connecting the team and maintaining the plan of treatment.
Due to the neurobiology of an eating disorder, it is impossible to get well without proper nutrition intake. Dietitians are crucial because clients suffering from eating disorders are unable to nourish themselves in a way that matches their nutritional needs. Dietitians work with clients to shift nutritional restriction, excess or chaos, to a more balanced pattern, helping clients develop the necessary skills of nutritional self-care. For adolescent clients, family involvement for weight restoration is vital and has been shown to be the most important factor for success. In fact, whenever possible, family or other supporters should be included in a client's treatment — no matter their age or eating disorder diagnosis..
Given the medical risks of eating disorders, such as dehydration, osteoporosis, heart failure and even death, a strong medical provider (family medicine doctor, internist, or pediatrician) is necessary. Because anxiety or depression may be present and because a very high percentage of deaths occur due to suicide, a psychiatrist should also be part of the team.
Care, therefore, demands a multidisciplinary team that includes, at a minimum, medical, psychological, psychiatric and nutritional components, along with family and other supports. If any of these components are missing, treatment will likely be less successful.
And when it comes to the treatment plan, normalization of nutritional intake and weight restoration or management should certainly not be the only goal. As treatment continues and weight restoration is reached and maintained, additional psychological concerns and skills needed to maintain changes require particular attention, intervention, and practice to promote recovery and prevent relapse.
So, it's important to remember that a multidisciplinary care team greatly increases the chance of success for clients undergoing eating disorder treatment. The composition of that team may change several times throughout their journey to recovery, but having experts to partner with the client and family to address each aspect of treatment is key.
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Penn State kicker Joey Julius opened up this week about his struggle with binge eating. In response, The Emily Program's Dr. Jillian Lampert discussed binge eating disorder and men with eating disorders in a recent interview.
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Know when your open enrollment period begins and ends.
- Enrollment varies at workplaces, but for most it's a 30-day period in the fall.
- For state health exchanges, open enrollment for 2017 begins November 1, 2016 and ends January 31, 2017. December 15, 2016 is the last day to enroll in or change plans for coverage to start January 1, 2017. Details about enrollment can be found at healthcare.gov.
Re-examine your benefit needs.
- Learn the nuts and bolts of each plan available to you so you can pick the one that best fits your needs.
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- Consider a flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA). Both health funds save you money to pay for certain medical expenses tax-free.
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Kate Engberg, Office Manager, St. Paul, MN
Kate Engberg became an office manager at The Emily Program last summer. She had heard about The Emily Program from a friend who experienced great success in our treatment program. She wanted to be a part of something bigger and make a difference.
"While I don't have direct contact with clients in my role, I know the work I do helps the staff do their jobs to provide excellent care for clients," she said.
As the office manager at The Emily Program's administration building, Kate spends her days overseeing the office and providing support to ensure the day-to-day operations run smoothly and effectively. She is constantly on the lookout for ways to maximize our buying power by reviewing our accounts and contracts, which allows us to minimize our non-service-related expenses.
As The Emily Program continues to expand, Kate says one of her biggest challenges is finding ways to grow without changing the heart of the program.
Learn more about Kate and why we think she stands out!
TEP: What's the best part of your job?
Kate: I would have to say being around and interacting with my co-workers is the most fun! Everyone is so passionate about making The Emily Program the best it can be.
TEP: How have you made a difference at The Emily Program?
Kate: I hope I can continue to improve processes and make sure everything runs smoothly.
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In St. Paul, MN: Tues., October 11: Begins at 6:30 p.m. at 2265 Como Avenue • St. Paul, MN 55108
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In Case You Missed It: Highlights from the Blog
Some Things I Like About My Body
"Ask Emily" - Coping with Diabetes and an Eating Disorder
Eating Disorders Coalition Roundtable at the White House
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Amber Savage is recognized as one Australia's leading DJ's. Appearing on the scene in 2000 as a 19 year old, she has gone from rising star to become a household name. Best known for her tough music style and vibrant personality, Amber tours Australia regularly and headlines the biggest clubs and events around the country.
Frequently quoted as "The Queen of Hard Dance", she's now also making a strong push into House music. Her tough style is still prevalent – she is after all savage by name, savage by nature - but when playing house it comes across in her driving basslines and funkier sound. This new moniker satisfies unquenchable thirst for music and allows her the freedom and creativity to play an alternative style and as "Miss Savage" she has been rockin the country with the fattest and funkiest electro and dirty house music to grace the sound systems of some of Australia's most well known and best loved venues.
Amber is a Sydney based DJ and in January 2005 became a permanent resident at Australia's biggest and most well known club night - Sublime at Home. Another milestone in Amber's career was the announcement of the 2004 Technics ITM Top 50 Australian DJ Poll in which she soared an astonishing 30 places up the list from her result in 2003 to become 11th in the country. This year's most recent poll has placed her at #5 and officially secures her spot as the country's leading female DJ.
In fact, as the biggest party on the planet "The Berlin Love Parade" made its return this year, Amber was one of the lucky few that were invited to play on a float representing Australia!
No rest for the wickedly talented though, as Amber has also been busy in the studio, making her own distinct mark on music for the dance floor and releasing her debut solo original track on vinyl late 2005 titled "Within You". More recently she has co-written her next big trancer "Apocalypse" with Archie, released on vinyl in July 2006.
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I swore when I started this blog that I wasn't going to do writerly posts! However it was my turn to do an activity for my local writers group and this one went so well I wanted to share it with the world or at least the few hundred of you lovelies who read my blog. So as the saying goes the best laid plans of mice and women go by the wayside.
As a writer one of the biggest handicaps can be a fear of failure. Our imaginations are called to boldly go on a life long mission where no man, woman, dog or even alien has ever gone before. We are there to delve into the deep recesses of our minds and pick out the bits of lint that others would discard but we can maybe use to feather our nests – can I get any more clichés into one post? It's said that a writer needs to write a million words to get good at what they do.
When I am tackling the first draft or I have writers block I find it useful to write a stream of consciousness from the point of view of the characters, but sometimes Anya Kimlin steps in. For the writerly activity on Tuesday everyone in the room did it from their own point of view rather than the characters and it produced anger, introspection and humour.
Here is an example from Black's Nest:
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I am John Glass Black. I am forty eight and the son of Ian Erasmus Black. I am a psychiatrist who works at… a clinic somewhere in the middle of nowhere near Umber Bridge where both myself and my dad live. I am bored. So bored. The clinic only deals with pampered souls with first world problems so why do I stay at the job? Well I have a mortgage, three kids and a wife from who I am normally separated… why did we separate… I had a one night stand that produced a fourth child… was there anything special? Why not throw in a demon or two... I also stay at the job because of the stuff that Dr Innes, my boss, likes to keep secret. The stuff that happens below stairs… OK so what happens below stairs hmm… I'm a doctor so it makes sense it will be medical… it has to be exciting and Anya's been watching MASH lately so battlefield surgery it is… why is it secret? Where is the battle. It has to be something worth keeping secret… I know… fairies, bloody fairies… just fairies? Why not have other species of fairies and what can I do to make them special… they have to be more Torchwood than Tinkerbelle… surgeries smell, battlefields smell… fairies smell of marshmallows but… hmm through in decomposition, rotting roses, compost in that it can't be too "nice"… leathery wings… those wings… ooh could they be the source of power…
It's still not finished and needs a final edit but it turned into:
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When an intelligent mind is bored out of its box that is when world changing thoughts happen.
Dr John Glass Black ___ (letters after his name)__ sipped his whisky and stared at the screen of his laptop. The reports were three weeks late. Next to him, beetroot and salad cream bled on to a plate from a half-eaten sandwich. He was rapidly becoming a stereotype, a psychiatrist with more issues than his patients and to celebrate the realisation he drained his glass. His head ached and he tried to get excited about PTSD caused by a bout of acne, trauma caused by plastic surgery going wrong and the various addictions of the great, good, noble and basically anyone else with enough cash to be treated at St Dymphna's.
A beeper on the desk disturbed him from his boredom. He blinked and shook himself. His brain realised what had happened and he sprung into action, standing up and plucking his suit jacket from the back of his chair he left the room without a single thought for the paperwork that was yet again neglected. He put his jacket on as he walked; it was a bespoke tailored affair because when he wore off the peg clothes they looked they were still on hanger.
There is no writing that can't be rewritten, tweaked or improved upon. LET IT FLOW, BABY!!! it's the first step on the road to literary greatness.
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Q: Didn't you used to be called "The Only Scream In Town"? Are you the same people?
A: NOPE! We are a completely new haunt run by new management with completely new scares! Many of the best actors from the previous haunt have returned, but the rest is all new!
Q: Then why is the name similar?
A: We do this haunt in honor of our fallen comrade Olek Golinowski who passed away of a sudden heart attack before the start of the haunt season two years ago. It was Olek who came up with the original name for the haunt, and while we wish to separate ourselves from the former residents, we also wish to carry on his legacy.
Q: Is it scary?
A: We like to think so, but everyone is scared of something different. Come on by and judge for yourself!
Q: When are you open?
A: We open Friday, October 6th and run Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through to the 29th. We are NOT open on Halloween this year. We will however also be open for a SPECIAL event on Saturday, November 4th with limited tickets that you'll want to be on the lookout for. Check our "Hours" page and/or Facebook page for up to date information and specific times! We are outdoors so we may be limited by mother nature.
Q: How much are tickets and can I buy them at the door?
A: Tickets are just $15! Ticket booth opens at 7pm each night, and runs until close or until we sell out! Want to make sure you've got tickets for the evening? Buy them online ahead of time, or visit The Only Game In Town and pick them up at the front counter!
Q: Do you offer group discounts?
A: Yes! For groups of 20 or more, call our box office or email us for group bookings.
Q: Are there discounts for children or the elderly?
A: Unfortunately no, the reason for this is because we do not encourage the little monsters to come and be too scared to come back when they're older. We also do not want to encourage anyone who is not physically capable to endure the sensory overload of our attractions. We are more concerned about the safety and mental health of our customers than we are about making a quick buck!
Q: Are the attractions at The Scream CT handicap accessible?
A: For the most part, yes. We do not recommend anyone in a wheelchair attempt the attraction, however crutches or braces should be fine.
Q: What do you guys offer the community?
A: We offer a safe environment for people of all ages to come and have a great time! We are HUGE on giving back to our community, and will be donating a little bit from each ticket purchase to help out our chosen charities for the year (see "Charity" page). Our goal is not just to make you pee yourself, but to help out our community and give back! Our actors are entirely volunteer, some are students earning community service hours for scholarships and credit while others are adults with boring normal day jobs who just enjoy helping us help others while making you scream like the little girl you are! Although we intend to terrify you, we consider this place a safe haven for everyone and anyone to come and have a great time in a controlled and safe environment.
Q: How many people can go through the Haunt at a time?
A: Groups no larger than 6 may enter at once. However, the ticket taker may use his, her, or its, sole discretion to split groups or add to a group.
Q: I'm having a special event such as a birthday or anniversary, is there anything extra special you can do for me?
A: Absolutely! Depending on what you'd like we can take you on a backstage tour, let you be one of our monsters and scare your friends or guests, go in as many times as you'd like. Anything is possible, just ask, we can create any custom package that you desire!
Q: Are you open even if it rains?
A: Unfortunately no... Check our Facebook page or contact us directly for updates.
Q: What if it's TOO scary?
A: There are no refunds if you cannot make it through or cannot even enter after purchasing your ticket, and at any time you may ask one of our actors to escort you out. We have MANY emergency exits in our attractions and can get you out in a timely manner should you feel too scared.
Q: Photos?
A: We will have a FREE photo area while you wait in line! One of our staff will gladly take a FREE picture of you and your friends with our camera and will post it to our social media networks for you to tag and share! However, once inside any of our attractions, you may not use photography of any kind.
Q: Can I drink or smoke while in The Scream CT?
A: Absolutely not! We are technically a "F.E.C." or "Family Entertainment Center", smoking is not allowed under any circumstance on our property, even while waiting in line! And don't even THINK about consuming alcohol in, or around our park, and drinking before you come will get you a one way ticket right out of the park! No one under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance will be allowed into the building, never mind into the attractions!
Q: Will actors touch us?
A: Absolutely not! If you don't touch them, they won't touch you. However, due to the nature of a dark and very active environment, please be reasonable when an actor may accidentally rub or bump against you, it is never intentional and they have all been trained and briefed in how to interact with you safely, likewise, we can also forgive you should you get really scared and back up into one of our props or actors, contact is inevitable in some cases, we do our best to prevent it and ask that anyone who does make contact to handle it maturely and reasonably.
Q: Will we get wet?
A: We will never destroy your clothes! However, a couple of our props and animations may or may not have a water spitter. Chances are you will NOT even get wet, if anything, it is about as harmful as the water misters that keep your vegetables "fresh" at your local super market. So don't put up a fuss about it ya pansies!
Q: Is it safe?
A: Yes!!! We have taken every measure imaginable to ensure the safety of our customers and employees alike. We are in a safe location, with an incredible video surveillance and security system, as well as wide walkways with many secret exits that our actors know about in case we need to escort anyone out in a hurry. However, this is an entertainment center that will TEST the limits of your FEARS, and common sense is advised. We are not responsible for your stupidity, and don't try anything stupid because you are being watched by our video system no matter where you are in our park. If you try anything stupid, we will not only find you, but we will escort you out and will have a nice free ride to jail waiting for you. So be smart, scream loud, and everyone will get to go home with only our controlled nightmares haunting you.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: We do not recommend anyone under the age of 14 entering our attraction. HOWEVER, we have seen some 6 year olds act braver than their parents at times, and we've seen boyfriends scream worse than their girlfriends. If you are young, it is up to your parents to decide whether or not you belong here, and if you are a pansy and know that you are a pansy, we are not responsible for you soiling your undies when you go through and act like a total pansy. Ya pansy.
Q: What if I have a medical condition?
A: If you know or think you may have a medical condition, you have been warned about the fog, mist, strobe's, intense smells and sounds, and should use your best judgment. If you are pregnant, don't be stupid and go through, if you have a heart condition, use your head and don't go through, if you are prone to seizures, going through is absolutely DUMB. We can't always see your physical ailments or impaired mental health right away, so please use common sense and don't be stupid, you have been warned not to go through if you have or may have ANY sort of medical or mental condition that may make this haunted house your last, we don't want you or your family to come crying to us when you get hurt. You should have known better! You assume any and all risks and liability by entering, end of story.
Q:What if I lose something inside the attraction?
A: The Scream CT is NOT responsible or liable for any lost or stolen items. We can not search the haunted house during regular operating hours, but will be more than willing to take your information and search for any lost items once the park is closed. We will have a lost and found on site for you to check, and will discard of any items in the lost and found if not claimed after 30 business days.
Q: How does The Scream CT compare to other haunts in the state?
A: The Scream CT is UNIQUE. We are NOTHING like any other haunted houses. Maybe it's just us and our love of haunted houses, but we recommend visiting AS MANY in the area as you can. They all have unique themes, props, actors, and scares, and we share a close relationship with our neighboring haunts!
Q: I really like scaring people, can I join up?
A: Definitely! Click here to download the volunteer form, fill it out, and either bring it to us at The Only Game during regular business hours or email it to us at: firstname.lastname@example.com


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Lubartow overviewLubartow is known for its gardens, museums, and art. You can take advantage of tours in the area. Take in some of the area's local culture at Lublin Country Museum and Skansen. A stop at places like Lublin Old Town and Stary Cmentarz Lublin will create some memories. If you're looking for a family-friendly getaway, Lubartow is for you.
Where to stay in LubartowWhether you're planning to stay for a night or for the week, the area around Lubartow has accommodations to fit every need. Search for hotels in Lubartow with Hotels.com by checking our online map. Our maps display the areas and neighborhoods around all Lubartow hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area. The best Lubartow hotel deals are here with our lowest price guarantee.
How to get to LubartowFly in to Lublin (LUZ), 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from downtown Lubartow.
What to see around LubartowArt and museums are highlights of the area, along with cultural places like:
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- • Skansen
- • Chewra Nosim Synagogue
- • Grodzka Gallery
- • Labirynt 2 Gallery
- • Lublin Old Town
- • Stary Cmentarz Lublin
- • Lublin Museum
- • Chapel of the Holy Trinity
- • Dominican Priory
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R.T. Clown is a preferred, licensed, insured & approved Company Picnic Services Vendor for Los Angeles, Orange & Ventura County's Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine as well as City of Long Beach and surrounding areas. This is a Special Event Requirement for any Company Picnic held in a Public Park facility, in the Los Angeles, Long Beach, Orange County and Ventura County parks. We are experts in Park logistics & Picnic Permit Coordination ~ this experience is invaluable for a smooth & successful Events! NEWS: Take a look at our latest Newsletter: Summer Company Picnics
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RTClown was founded in 1985 by former Broadway musical performer, Robin Charin, and has coordinated over 35,000 successful events, including company picnics, kids birthday parties, holiday parties and corporate event.
Our planning includes every service imaginable from Specialty Entertainment to Party Planning and Event Coordination. Our 85% repeat business rate speaks for itself. We specialize in unique Events, Company Picnics (Los Angeles, Long Beach & Orange County)
Our Entertainment including magicians, musicians, jugglers, unicyclists, caricaturists, D.J.'s, strolling players, psychics, puppet and children's shows, animal acts, catering and more!!! We have done Events for clients and audiences from the L.A. Kings to Tobey Maguire.
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Start clowning-around & applaud for Robin Charin, CEO and Owner of R.T. Clown, Inc., as she is nominated for LA Business Journal's '2017 Outstanding Female Business Leader' Award.
On June 23, 2017, the 25th Annual Los Angeles Business Journal's Women's Summit & Awards was held at the JW Mariott Los Angeles from 7:00am to 1:30pm. The Event is a day of inspiration, education and empowerment inspired by local executives who share their expertise while honoring outstanding achievements by women who make a difference throughout Los Angeles.
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For Robin Charin, owner of Robin The Clown, Inc., everything is a production.
At her wedding, she was not walked down the aisle. Instead, she was carried down the aisle like a queen in 18th century England, inside a sedan chair. It took six people to hoist her chariot atop the poles: three ex-boyfriends, a gay couple and her nephew.
"It looked like an Alice and Wonderland throne," she recalled.
Charin's justice of the peace was a John Wayne lookalike. She had a walking puppet theater and her emcee was a friend from Texas with a heavy southern accent who cracked jokes throughout the wedding.
Charin started her Manhattan Beach (in Los Angeles County) -based company R.T. Clown Inc., a private and company party planning business in 1985. She was recently a nominee at the Los Angeles Business Journal Women's Summit for the 2017 Outstanding Female Business Leader award.
"Robin has such a wealth of experience and is so creative," Christopher McElroy, a jack of all trades at Charin's company, said. "She's all over her business and on top of everything."
Though she didn't win the award, Charin said "like the Oscars, it was an honor just to be nominated."
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Murder and Mystery at the CNEAugust 23 2018 - 6:00 PM
Peter Edwards interviews UK best-selling novelist Peter Robinson about his new novel Sleeping In The Ground — a chilling and suspenseful murder mystery — at the CNE. Set in Yorkshire, the story follows the investigation of the chilling murders that occurs during a wedding and requires the unravelling of psychological puzzles.
Toronto Lit Up: Ted GlennSeptember 13 2018 - 7:00 PM
Join Dundurn Press and the Toronto International Festival of Authors in celebrating the release of Ted Glenn's Riding into Battle: Canadian Cyclists in the Great War.
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Guadalest. This stunning Mountain town is located just inland from the town of Altea on the Costa Blanca of Spain. The town has a rich history and dates back to the 12th Century during the Moorish occupation of Spain. The Moors invaded Spain in 711 AD, and its thought that by only 715 AD the Moors had settled in Guadalest and began the construction of its Castle and town.
This picturesque town attracts over 2 million visitors a year and is the second most visited Castle in the whole of Spain. What gives this town its beauty and charm is that the Moors carefully constructed its Castle and town high on the Mountain here, and then carved a 10m long tunnel through the rock, making this the only access and exit point for the town.
Through this tunnel you find the main town square, the grave yard, the bell tower and the main Castle, plus many houses which would have belonged to many different important people though out guadalest's history.
This fortified town was originally built with defence being a priority, they done such a good job in fact, making use of the natural geography of the land and their brilliant construction skills, that Guadalest was one of the last remaining Moorish strongholds.
Located in the Guadalest valley, the views from Guadalest are simply wonderful. Looking south from the towns square you see the highest peak on the Costa Blanca, the Aitana, then looking to the north along the Mountainous ridge line of Serrella you feel dwarfed in this land of Spanish Mountainous countryside. Then look to the east and you will see the magnificent Mediterranean Sea and the famous costal town of Altea.
Guadalest Reservoir is also another great attraction, sitting just below the town, its serene, turquoise waters and magnificent Dam and is definitely worth a visit.
With a population of just under 200, Guadalest has an almighty 8 different Museums, from "Salt & Pepper" Museums to its Micro-Gigantic Museum.
There is also an abundance of outdoor actives in this area, from Rock Climbing to Mountain biking.
Outbound Adventures also organise many different walks in the area, Guadalest Reservoir being one of them, not to mention if you want to see this amazing town from above, why not try Tandem Paragliding over this amazing town, a memory never to be forgotten thats for sure.


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Romblon Province is a cluster of twenty islands lying in the Sibuyan Sea, at the center of the Philippine archipelago. The Cabanbanan Dive Resort is located on Romblon Island, one of the three major islands (Romblon, Sibuyan, Tablas). Until now, the island remains off the tourist beaten track.
Romblon,Romblon (on Romblon Isl.) is the capital of the province Romblon is also called "Marble Country" and experts say that their marble are equal to Italian marble in quality.
CABANBANAN DIVE AND BEACH RESORT lays on the northern coast of Romblon Isl. It is accessible by boat from Romblon,Romblon (Town of Romblon Isl) within 20-30 minutes. There is no road to the resort.
If you have a reservation at the resort, or if you're going to stay at least one night, we will pick you up for free with our boat (CABANBANAN DIVERS) in Romblon Town at the Moro Pier. Please text us 24 hours in advance:
Tel. 0910 283 76 12
Tel. 0920 711 54 51
Some other small outrigger boats at the Moro Pier might carry you for P. 300 to Cabanbanan


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The angular metal body with the large all-terrain wheels in a cool look give this Mini Jeep Wrangler its authentic character. The spare tyre on the rear is engraved. Made from a die-cast metal with hard rubber tyres, Siku Mini vehicles are great for playing with or collecting.
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Included in this package are up to four dives per week with an Underwater Africa researcher to collect data on a multitude of sensitive marine fauna and flora, including large marine fauna present on the reefs, corals, sensitive reef fish, and pelagic game fish, as well as whale sharks feeding on the surface on the way to the dive sites, at least three trips to our estuary protected areas per month, for monitoring purposes.
Trips into the local communities to disseminate work or to experience a Mozambican village, scientific talks, educational and swimming sessions with local children working in conjunction with local instructors. Working on conservation and research documents to be passed to the local communities, collecting data on artisanal fishermen catch.


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Shenzhen Saiaodi Electronics Co., Ltd.
Information about the company tested and proven on-site.
Company-supplier verification services: China Credit Information Service (P.R.C.) Ltd. [CCIS (PRC)]
Business license (registration number): 440306103221128
Date of issue of the license: 2008-03-13
License expiration date: 2058-03-13
The registered capital of the company: RMB 1,000,000
Company Name: Shenzhen Saiaodi Electronics Co., Ltd.
Country / Territory: China (Mainland)
Registered address: B, 4/F, Building 5, Fourth Industrial Zone B, Shuitian Community, Shiyan Street, Baoan Dist., Shenzhen, Guangdong, China (Mainland)
Year of Incorporation: 2008
Authorized Legal Representative / CEO: Qiuling Li
Legal Forms of Business: Limited Liability Company
Issuing Authority: Market Supervision Administration of Shenzhen Municipality
Operational Address: 4/F, Building 5, Xinyongfeng Industrial Zone, 4th Industrial Zone, Shuitian Community, Shiyan Street, Baoan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China (Mainland)
Full Name of Applicant: Ms. Qiuling Li
Department of the Company: Sales Dept.
Position in company: Manager
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For kids growing up in the 1970's and early 1980's, your sources for sports licensed products were a bit limited. At that time, there were no fan shops at the mall and the industry was still in its infancy before exploding later in the 1980's. We certainly didn't have the internet to use to find our favorite team's jersey. If you were a fan of your local NFL team, your only real source for merchandise was at your team's stadium concession stand or at an obscure sporting goods store tucked into a small corner of your metropolitan area.
The one place kids knew that they could find all of their favorite sports team gear was the Sears catalog. Each year I would wait with ridiculous anticipation for the Sears Christmas catalog to arrive at our door. The Sears catalog could always be counted on to contain the greatest collection of sports licensed products that a kid could desire. Sears would always have the perfect replica jersey, jacket, beanie hat or pajamas to satisfy your need to support your team.
You could even find items like push-pins, pennant collections and even Electronic Football player sets. The Sears catalog was like a gift from sports heaven. I blame the Sears catalog for feeding my sports logo obsession as a child, but I couldn't wait to see what was new each year and add it to my list of must-have items. I'm sure many of you had a pair of those classic NFL pajamas!


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Appointments and General Information
General X-Ray and most CT Examinations:
- No appointment(s) needed.
MRI and Ultrasound Examinations:
- Appointment(s) needed.
- Please call us to book your appointment.
All examinations require a REFERRAL from your GP or specialist.
Please bring any previous films with you for comparison.
All Medicare eligible examinations will be BULK BILLED.


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Reyah has been in puppy heaven with her surrogate family during our time in Ecuador. They took excellent care of her and she fell into an easy routine of eat, sleep, play, sleep, eat, sleep, repeat. Reyah likes humanity, us included, but her dominant love is fetch. I would put this pup and her passion for retrieving up against ANY dog. Bring it.
She had regular play time while we were away, but the yard was smaller so she didn't run the crazy distances she was accustomed to with us. She graciously compensated for this by sleeping extra. In other words...our chocolate lab looked more like a Tootsie Roll when we picked her up than she had been before. Time for boot camp.
Since our return Reyah has begged to play almost constantly. She runs miles each day, usually in her beloved game of fetch. The wide open areas of the children's home (Geoff's family's house) and my folk's house give her free reign to run as long as she can.
Reyah suffered her own variety of culture shock her first few days back with us; conflicted between a desperation to play and being so sore from her increased activity that she could barely stand up. It was pretty sad, but she's over it and looking much leaner! She's now ready for competition - there will be no chance for the upcoming show down with my brother's yellow lab. Look out Molly.
Missing Ecuador; thankful for our time in Texas with family and friends; looking forward to the next adventure.


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The IPL typically represents media frenzy, glamour and excessive of vices that supersede the sporting domain of the event; the event is taking cricket lovers for a ride as the glitterati topple the sporting paradigm of the game of cricket. IPL is packaged in a way that even those population segments that might not be hardcore cricket fans are glued to their television sets allured by the clamour of celebrities, glamour and the hysteria that goes with it. The money-spinning potboiler that the IPL is, it undoubtedly speaks of a very efficient and hot business model with all the right proportions of the marketing mix embedded in it. But with the largesse comes the cost. And the cost is the game of cricket itself. The unearthing of betting scandals, players' complicity in spot-fixing, underworld kingpins' involvement and monetary misappropriation are all turning the premise of what was supposed to be a perfectly innocent game – the game of the gentlemen.
The IPL model follows (or at least was supposed to follow) the EPL, NBA and NFL models. They are all professional sporting events with billions of dollars involved within them. However, the critical point to note here is that they are not primarily business models converted to sporting events. But precisely the opposite! The EPL and NBA are inter-club tournaments where the clubs represent sporting tradition and loads of sporting pedigree. Their sporting heritage speaks volumes of their commitment towards the sports they represent and the same is evidenced within the domain of their respective games and tournaments. The IPL, on the other hand, has become something more than a cricket tournament, but something less than a major world league. It is a new career option for the many hopefuls but no more bears the inherent spirit associated with cricket.
From the very onset, the event has been mired in a spate of scams and controversies. It's a far cry from the supposed role-models EPL and NBA. On the one hand, where sporting leagues internationally are trying to adopt more of a socio-capitalist model and are increasing their accountability towards the sporting world and society at large by promoting sports and holistic development across the world, the IPL has unfortunately gone the crony way! Obviously, the lack of a free-market structure has given IPL and its stakeholders all the possible avenues to distort the essence of a business model and still stay in the market. What else can better describe this than the ownership pattern of the league? There has always been a link between IPL and BCCI with respect to ownership and management. In the beginning, Lalit Modi served as the Chairman and Commissioner of the Indian Premier League and also was the Vice President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)! Similarly now, Mr. N. Srinivasan, who is the President of BCCI, concurrently is the owner of Chennai Super Kings! Such ownership not only questions the verity and transparency of the system but also allows the promoters to misuse official power and positions. It's like the Chairman of the Football Association (FA) owning a club in EPL; or David Stern, the Commissioner of NBA, also having management control in USA Basketball, the official basketball association. And with recent reports confirming that BCCI Chief N Srinivasan's son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan is being questioned by the police for his alleged spot-fixing role and his deep connection with the now arrested Vindoo Dara Singh, another alleged spot-fixer, this complicity of BCCI in IPL mismanagement has come completely out in the open.


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Capital Bikeshare Starts Limited Service in Montgomery County After Blizzard
After record snow falls across the region forced many commuter services to close, daily commutes are starting to return to normal. Bike riders in Montgomery County can now return to the streets once again. Capital Bikeshare announced on Wednesday that it would start to re-open bike stations in Montgomery County.
Stations in the County will open on a rolling bases. Capital Bikeshare officials urged commuters to use caution when traveling on bikes since many sidewalks and roads remain icy or partially covered in snow.
You can check the status of bike stations across the County by visiting Capital Bikeshare's website, or by downloading the Spotcycle app.
#SERVICEALERT: We have resumed limited service in Montgomery Co as of 2pm. Stations systemwide open on rolling basis https://t.co/wMLpNAiGpT
— Capital Bikeshare (@bikeshare) January 28, 2016
If you choose to ride today, please use extreme caution in areas that may be icy. That includes cleared stations! #bikes can
— Capital Bikeshare (@bikeshare) January 28, 2016


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Examples of use program "How do you do?"
While working on the creation of this application, we, the developers, had more and more new application fields. We asked people who took part in testing applications to write what kind of applications of the program being developed for them are the most attractive and important. That's what came out of it:
- First of all, this program is for our parents who, in spite of our adulthood, still consider us little boys and girls. They are constantly worried about us and worry when we do not answer to their phone calls. The reasons may be quite commonplace. For example: you are in a shower, you was summoned to the boss , you forgot the phone at work or vice versa, at home. If parents called us several times, and we could not answer the call, they will receive an SMS-message with the phone location. In my opinion, this greatly simplifies the situation.
- Mistrust, betrayal, lies … It's very sad, but unfortunately, it is not uncommon in family life. By installing this application on your phone and on the phone of your wife or husband , it is certainly unlikely will save your relationship from infidelity or cheating, but ,in any case, it will be an incentive that it would be an answer on your phone call . After all, if you call a few times and it will be no results, you will receive an SMS-message with the coordinates of your honey.
- Quite by chance we can leave or forget your cell phone somewhere. You call to your own number, hooters go. But you can't hear the call nearby. We are in a panic! May be, it was stolen? And if it was stolen, then why the phone is still working? That's when the application "How do you do?" is very useful for us . In fact, after several unanswered calls we receive SMS-message with mobile phone location coordinates. You will be pleased to know that our moby, for example, was left in the office or at our friend's house.
- We all have friends. Everybody has. It happens so that after a hard day you have set your phone into silent mode and forgot about it. It happens! And your friends are looking for you and are worring about you. Our application will slightly reduce the level of anxiety of this situation and will help to save your nerves! Your friends can just show the lowest persistence, they can call several times – and that's it! Our application will inform by itself those whom you trust about where exactly you are: at home, in a relaxed comfortable atmosphere, or you relax in the club drinking your favourite cocktail under the roar of music. Next it's up to your friends to decide:to go to you and make you a company or with a clear conscience to leave you alone, realizing that you are OK.
- Installing a new application on your child's phone, you can always know exactly where he is and what happened to him. Calling several times, in return you will receive an SMS-message with the location coordinates of the phone. Nextit's up to you to decide. But you have been warned and advised of, and that's why you are cool and can make decisions on the "cool head."
- Deaf person can not hear the phone ring. It's a fact. Our application will help relatives and friends always to know where is the man and what happened to him. Just call a few times and that's it. In return you will receive a SMS-message with location coordinates of the phone. Next it's up toyou to decide.


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Freeman Eary 1/16/01
Pat,I have been trying to contact you for a long time. I need help with the Aery,Eary,Arey and all the other spellings. I know you have done a lot of work on the John A Aery family in Carroll Co. Ar. What I need help with is the 2nd wife of John A. and Susan Catherine [Ferguson] Aery. They married Oct. 23. 1881, a few months after his 1st wife died and they had a daughter Sept. 23, 1882 in Carroll Co. Her name is Trixie [Aery] Hendrex. She is my grandmother. She married Jacob Calvin [a twin] Hendrex Nov. 27, 1904 in Mayes Co. I.T. My dad was their first child, Merle Elmer Hendrex b Oct. 16,1905, I.T. I was the only child he and my mother had. He married Ada Bertha Cushing b April 18, 1910, Shawnee, Ok. I went to Carroll Co. Ar. and found the marriage lic. but since they won't let anyone copy the marriage books I had to settle for a copy that, I guess, LDS or some group made. It is a good copy. She told my mom that she was an orphan and we weren't sure what she meant, but she was just that.John died in 1887 and her mother died in I think, late 1896. I say that because Albert Jackson Edmondson/Edmonson was appointed her guardian Jan. 20, 1897. I can't find anything about any siblings, and I guess I don't know how to look up some things I'm sure I need. Debra Aery in Chelsea told me that you and your husband might be able to help me. I have had a terrible time getting a correct e-mail, and I couldn't get in on your Aery/Eary---website. If this makes any sense to you, please help. Charlotte Seikel 18406 Rock Creek Rd. Shawnee, Ok. 74801 or my e-mail. Charlotte


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Telling Amy's Story
Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention
Told by the detective who led the case review, Telling Amys Story follows the timeline of a domestic violence homicide that occurred in central Pennsylvania on November 8, 2001. While we will never be able to change the ending to Amys story, we hope that its telling can change outcomes for the millions of victims, survivors, and loved ones affected by domestic violence everyday. Produced by Penn State Public Broadcasting, Telling Amy's Story will be broadcast on PBS stations nationwide beginning June 1. Companion materials will be available to help you SHARE this film, DISCUSS it with others, and REFER those in need to domestic violence resources. Learn more about the project at http://telling.psu.edu and http://www.facebook.com/tellingamysstory


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The specification for Junior Cycle English focuses on the development of language and literacy in and through the three strands: Oral Language, Reading, and Writing. The elements of each of these strands place a focus on communicating, on active engagement with and exploration of a range of texts, and on acquiring and developing an implicit and explicit knowledge of the shape and structures of language. There is a strong focus on the oral dimension of language, including the vital importance of learning through oral language. This makes the English classroom an active space, a place of 'classroom talk' where learners explore language and ideas as much through thinking and talking as through listening and writing. While the learning outcomes associated with each strand are set out separately here, this should not be taken to imply that the strands are to be studied in isolation. The student's language learning is marked by a fully integrated experience of oral language, reading and writing.
To give further emphasis to the integrated nature of language learning the outcomes for each strand are grouped by reference to three elements:
In its strands, elements and outcomes, the specification for Junior Cycle English mirrors the specification for the integrated language curriculum for primary schools. This affords a significant continuity of experience for language learners when they make the transition from primary to post-primary school. This is supported by the development of a sub-set of learning outcomes for First Year to take account of and to provide for continuity with learning in primary education.
Significantly, too, there is strong continuity with English in senior cycle. This is especially evident in the learning outcomes which emphasise the students' growing sense of the writing process, their awareness of audience and purpose, their development of genre awareness, and their growing ability to make links, however informal, between texts they study.
Figure 1: The elements of English showing the components as interactive and interdependent
The elements describe a three-fold focus for language learning as a systematic development of communication skills, learning language by exploring and doing, and building up an understanding and awareness of how language works across a wide range of contexts.
Engagement with text/s is central to the development of language and literacy and it is important to recognise that the term text applies to more than communication in written formats. All products of language use—oral, written, visual, or multimodal—can be described as texts. Multimodal texts combine language with other systems for communication, such as print text, visual images, soundtrack and the spoken word. It is essential that over the three years of junior cycle students have a wide and varied experience of texts that stimulate, engage, inspire and challenge them.
Junior Cycle English has been designed for a minimum of 240 hours of engagement across the three years of junior cycle. In planning a course the teacher will take account of the need to provide a wide range of opportunities for students to have meaningful and stimulating language experiences across a broad range of contexts. For example, a year's work might be organised around themes and/or central texts with other texts studied in broad contextual relation to them. A course would be expected to include many opportunities for students to create their own texts in response to those studied and as part of their general language and literacy development.
It should be remembered that the language skills being developed by students in junior cycle English are for the most part unconstrained skills that need to be frequently revisited and reinforced. Therefore, care will be needed to find a balance between choosing a sufficiently broad range of texts and providing learners with a variety of language experiences and opportunities to develop the range of skills envisioned in the learning outcomes. In support of this aim two lists of texts will be provided:
The following guidelines should be used to inform choice of texts.
First Year
A studied novel, with on-going, sustained reading of novels throughout the year
A variety of drama extracts to suit appropriate learning outcomes
A variety of non-literary texts including texts in oral format
A number of short stories
At least 10 poems
Second and Third Year
From the list of prescribed texts students must study two novels and two drama texts. (An extract from a play or extracts from one or more plays may be used as one of the drama texts. The extracts may be chosen from outside of the list of prescribed texts. The extract or extracts selected by schools should provide students with a broad experience of the dramatic form.)
Students intending to take the Final Assessment at Higher Level should study the full text of the prescribed Shakespearean drama during second and/or third year.
A film chosen from the prescribed list of texts or a biography or travel text or documentary
A selection of poetry (a minimum of 16 poems over the two years)
The list for second and third year refers to specific texts in the case of novel, drama and film. In categories where specific texts are not prescribed, texts are referred to by genre or type only and teachers will have freedom to choose specific examples. In addition, a further list of indicative texts, including suggestions made by teachers, is available to support teachers in their selection of suitable material at the link below.
List of indicative and prescribed texts