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Campus Health Services Oversight Policy
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For interpretation of this policy, please contact the responsible department: Office of Vice President for Student Affairs -- 909/537-5185
By Executive Order, the president (or designated representative) shall ensure appropriate oversight of all university health services. The purpose of this policy is to outline standards and guidelines for the provision of health services to students, employees, and visitors by all campus entities. The intent is to assure compliance with relevant California State University policy, privacy practices, and federal, state and local laws.
This policy applies to all California State University, San Bernardino departments, programs and auxiliaries that provide health services. Nothing in this policy shall supersede California State University Trustees' Policy or applicable Executive Orders. This policy shall not apply to first aid administered on campus, except by departments or programs that otherwise are considered being health service entities.
Campus Health Oversight Committee (CHOC)
The purpose of the CHOC is to assist the campus president (or designated representative) to oversee and implement the Campus Health Services Oversight Policy.
The Committee shall provide advice to the president (or designated representative) that will help ensure that health services provided to any campus member through the Student Health Center and Psychological Counseling Center (SHCPCC), university athletic programs, academic programs, student programs and auxiliary organizations are in compliance with the CSU Chancellor's policies including Executive Order 943 and the CSUSB Campus Health Oversight Policy. In particular, the Committee will be a valuable advisor on the scope of service(s), delivery, funding, and other critical issues relating to campus health services. The Committee should identify costs (and sources of funds) associated with specific recommendations.
Although the membership of the CHOC may change from time to time as needed, the regular members of the committee shall be comprised of the following:
- Director of Student Health and Psychological Counseling Center
- Associate Vice President of Human Resources
- Director of Athletics
- Director of Child Care Center
- One physician from the Student Health Center
- Faculty, Health Science and Human Ecology
- Director of Recreational Sports
- Director, Community Counseling Center (Psychology Department)
- Director, Services to Students with Disabilities
- Coordinator, Nutrition and Food Sciences Program
- Chair, Nursing Department
- Chair, Kinesiology
- Director, University Police
- Directors of other campus health service-related programs
- Two students representing the Student Health Advisory Committee
In order to conduct special tasks or to adapt to changing campus health service provision, additional members (e.g., full-time faculty from health-related academic programs) of the Committee may be named by the president (or designated representative) or by the Committee.
The Director of the SHCPCC will co-chair the CHOC. The president (or designated representative) will appoint a co-chair from the other members of the committee. The appointed co-chair will serve a two-year term and can be re-appointed.
The Committee will operate under the CHOC Operating Code which will be annually reviewed by the Committee membership.
The CHOC will meet at least three times each year: Once during each quarter of the academic year. More frequent meetings may be called as necessary.
Definition of Campus Health Services
Campus health services shall be defined as the identification, assessment, treatment, and/or referral for any health conditions or concerns which are provided by a department, a program, or one of its auxiliaries, to any member of the campus community. Immunization administration and health promotion are considered health services. Included organizations are:
- University SHCPCC
- Athletic Medicine provided by any athletic staff
- Health services rendered as part of an academic program and under the supervision of an appropriately qualified faculty member, e.g.:
- Kinesiology Department
- Any academic program that provides health services by grants or contract to the community.
- Any other academic program that renders definitive health services, refers to community health resources, and/or documents health services rendered must self-identify in writing such services, on an annual basis, to the president or his designee.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Services for Students with Disabilities
- Community counseling services provided to students in addition to those provided by the Psychological Counseling Center.
- Any applied health services, health diagnoses, counseling or health assessments provided to CSUSB students as part of any academic or non-academic programs.
The above services and programs/departments, and any other similar medical services provided to CSUSB students, are deemed to be covered by the policies defined in this document.
- Each provider's role and responsibility are determined by their professional skills, competence, and credentials.
- Determination of provider qualification will be guided by state law, CSU Classification and Qualification Standards, National Practitioner Data Bank review, professional references, and accreditation agency guidelines.
- Each health care provider must:
- Meet the standards of practice for the service area.
- Practice within the scope of his/her licensure, certification, and training.
- Meet the requirements/minimum qualification set forth by the California State University Board of Trustees and applicable Executive Orders.
- Possess and maintain a valid and relevant California professional license.
- Unlicensed individuals providing health care (e.g., athletic trainers) must do so under the supervision of a physician or other appropriately licensed provider. Such arrangements for supervision must be approved by the Director or designee of the SHCPCC.
- Where there are applicable standards, each area will establish or implement and comply according to the professional group or accreditation body specific to their area.
- Where appropriate, the provider of a service shall be licensed, certified, and trained within the applicable guidelines for the licensure or certification.
- Written policies and procedures shall be maintained that define the scope of services and basic guidelines of practice.
Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management
- All campus activities providing any form of health services to any CSUSB student or employee will ensure a clean, safe, functional and effective environment to reduce the risk of negative environmental outcomes, injuries and the spread of disease.
- Health providers or facilities that stock or provide medications to patients shall establish special security measures to secure and document the dispensing of such pharmaceuticals and over the counter drugs. A professional (licensed) pharmacist shall evaluate processes, procedures, and safeguards to ensure compliance with applicable federal, local, and state laws and regulations.
- Medical equipment and/or devices used shall comply with appropriate safety standards and shall be inspected and calibrated as required by state, local, or federal law or rule.
- The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) shall establish and monitor procedures for the disposal of biohazard waste generated in the course of the provision of health services. Used needles, syringes, and the like shall be stored on site in appropriate puncture and tamper proof containers. Paper and other medical trash shall be placed in appropriately identifiable bags/containers. Disposal of all health services waste shall be done consistent with state, local, and federal laws. The responsibility for determining the need and specifications for a biohazard waste disposal contract with a commercial vendor shall rest with the director of OEHS.
- Campus entities shall consult with the Office of Risk Management to ensure adequate coverage for insurance and liability coverage.
- The president (or designated representative), in consultation with the Director of Public Safety, shall develop campus security policies specific to facilities in which health services are provided.
- Provisions for formal monitoring of the effect of such policies must be established and approved by the CHOC. The monitoring process and results of such monitoring shall be reported to the CHOC, the president or his/her designee, and the CSU Chancellor.
- Only those authorized by the SHCPCC Director shall have access to the facilities. The Director of Public Safety shall, on a quarterly basis, provide the SHCPCC Director the control list for building access.
- The SHCPCC Director, in consultation with the appropriate campus authority, shall authorize facility access at other than routine business hours. An access list shall be maintained and approved by the SHCPCC Director and the CHOC.
- Others may access the facilities if health center staff members are present and medical records, equipment, and pharmaceuticals are secured.
- The Athletic Director, when designated by the president, shall establish comparable procedures for the training room.
- The president (or designated representative) shall likewise designate, as necessary, other campus facilities in which medical records, equipment, or pharmaceuticals are stored and assign security responsibilities appropriately.
Protected Health Information
The Medical Record
Information shall be considered confidential and should be secured in compliance with state and federal laws (Family Education, Records Privacy Act, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, California Information Practices Act {Civil Code Sec 1798.1 et seq, and Confidentiality of Medical Information Act {Civil Code Sec 56 et seq}), and other mandated laws or policies.
Protection and Release of Medical Information
- Medical information is not part of the academic record except as specified in the Family Education Records Privacy Act (FERPA) and other laws that may apply.
- For non-students, the provisions of HIPAA apply if the program is declared a health care component of the University; if not designated as being subject to HIPAA and/or if California law be more stringent, then California privacy laws shall apply.
- Disclosures relating to patients generally may only be made with the specific consent of the patient except for those purposes as excepted by law or court order.
- Procedures for protection and release of personal health information for the SHPCC are outlined in the policies and procedures. Standards for other departments should remain equal to or more stringent as appropriate to these policies.
- Releases under subpoena or at the request of government agencies or law enforcement agencies shall be processed through the Vice President for Administration and Finance and Risk Manager.
- Medical information (i.e. medical records) shall be secured when not in use in either a locked room or locked containers in addition to being in a secured, i.e., locked building. Access to such records shall be limited to the minimum necessary to accomplish the records maintenance function; the president or his designee shall establish such control measures as are necessary to protect such records in a consistent fashion anywhere in the University. Positive control of records, when not stored, will be established.
- When a campus activity engages in the provision of health services, the president (or designated representative) shall identify one individual as responsible for the oversight of the program.
- For the student health center, the Director, is the designated responsible individual.
- The Athletic Director is responsible for the athletic medicine program; and shall designate in writing a physician to exercise medical oversight. Policies and procedures for the athletic medicine program shall be in writing and approved by the designated physician.
- Control and dispensing of prescription drugs shall be subject to review by a professional (licensed) pharmacist. The athletic medicine program shall make appropriate arrangements to consult with a professional (licensed) pharmacist when medications are stored/dispensed by the program; the program shall also make arrangements for periodic review of such medication storage and dispensing policies and procedures by a professional (licensed) pharmacist.
- All service areas shall engage in an ongoing, documented process of review and improvement of its offerings. This process shall include, but need not be limited to:
- Peer Review
- A system for documenting and evaluating unusual occurrences. Any adverse outcome of a health service provided shall be reported as soon as possible to the campus Risk Manager(s). An outcome should be considered adverse if:
- The patient/client reports physical, personal, or financial loss as the result of an action or inaction.
- The patient/client reports harm physically, psychologically, or financially by an assessment, treatment or referral.
- The patient and/or client must seek treatment elsewhere due to an unplanned outcome of a service provided.
- The patient/client may file a claim against the University.
- A regular review of its operation and its compliance with standards of operation and relevant campus, California State University, governmental, and ethical guidelines.
- An assessment of the timeliness and appropriateness of its services.
Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)
The president or designee shall establish a student health advisory committee.
- The Committee shall be advisory to the president or designee and the Student Health Center.
- The Committee shall advise on:
- The scope of service
- Delivery of health services and psychological counseling services
- Funding
- Other critical issues relating to campus health services
- Membership
- Students shall constitute a majority of committee membership. The committee shall be comprised of the following.
- Ex officio members may include faculty and staff.
- One faculty member appointed by the Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate.
- Three undergraduate students and two graduate students appointed by the president of the Associated Students or designee.
- Two at-large student members appointed by the president of the Associated Students or designee.
- Two representatives of the Health Center staff, appointed by the Director of the Center.
- One representative from the Psychological Counseling Center appointed by the Director of that center.
- One representative, student or staff, appointed by the Director of the Office of Services to Students with Disabilities. A student member is preferred.
- The Director and the Associate Director of the Student Health Center (ex officio).
- A student will chair the committee.
- Students shall constitute a majority of committee membership. The committee shall be comprised of the following.
Coordination of health services between Student Health Center and the Department of Athletics.
- Student athletes are regular students of the University and are therefore eligible for medical services from the SHCPCC. The Department of Athletics may fund and/or provide additional medical services to student athletes, including but not limited to services from team physicians, trainers, and the training room.
- The Team Physician and the Director of Athletics and/or designee will develop and maintain policies and procedures that define and guide the scope of practice of health services by athletic trainers, student trainers and student assistants.
- Qualifications, experience, and performance of athletic trainers must be reviewed annually by the Team Physician and Head Athletic Trainer.
Medical Disaster Planning
- The Medical Disaster Planning Unit's primary responsibility is the development of the medical response plan for obtaining medical aid from every possible resource available. This is to include the transportation of injured and/or ill incident personnel, as well as the preparation of reports and maintaining records for reimbursement of costs. This is to be accomplished by using Standard Emergency Management System (SEMS). SEMS is the emergency management organization required by California statute Government Code 8607(a) for emergency response and disaster management in multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional emergencies.
- The president (or designated representative) shall be responsible for ensuring that campus emergency plans include a provision for the training and assignment of Student Health Center staff in disasters that may require emergency medical services.
- The Student Health Center staff shall review medical disaster portions of the campus emergency plan annually.
- The Director of the Student Health Center may make recommendations to the president (or designated representative) regarding staffing augmentations from other campus activities having medical professionals as well as mutual aid from other CSU campuses or in conjunction with the Associate Vice President of Human Resources, recommend the training and composition of staffing teams to include any and all available health resources.
Required Reporting
The campuswide Health Oversight Committee shall complete and submit to the president:
- An annual campus survey assessing the status of all health services provided to the campus including a written listing of all health services provided and areas of potential risk.
- Annual comparative performance measures in the form and manner developed by the CSU systemwide advisory committee to the Chancellor on health services.
- Submit reports of any and all accreditation bodies if performed during the year.
- Submit copies of revisions to the campus oversight policies for approval by the president.
This policy shall be reviewed by the CSUSB Administrative Council and approved by the president.
- Any individual, office, department, service or campus member affected by this policy will be able to submit recommended amendments to the policy.
- The CHOC will be responsible for soliciting, receiving, and reviewing all recommended changes to the Campus Health Services Oversight Policy.
- Recommendations must be made in writing and provide specific revised or new language. Recommendations must be provided to the CHOC at least two weeks prior to the next meeting of the CHOC. The CHOC will carefully review and edit the recommended changes and, if approved, will forward their recommendations on to the president (or designated representative). Recommended changes must be approved by a quorum of the CHOC members. The Co-Chair will only vote in cases of a tie. Recommendations not approved will be returned to the recommending party with a brief explanation as to the reasons.
- The CHOC will forward approved recommendations and changes to the president (or designated representative). When a designated representative is present, this representative will review the CHOC's recommendations and forward them to the president.
- Recommended changes reviewed by the Administrative Council and approved by the president will go into effect as soon as feasible.


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Academic | Agriculture | Boarding
Hurlstone Agricultural High School
Year 7
Schooltv available now
Launch schoolTV on your devices here
This site will empower our community to deal with the challenges our teenagers face.
NSW Public Schools' Finance system changes
Hurlstone Agricultural High School will transition to the new NSW Public Schools' finance system and a new bank account on 16 October 2017.
To ensure a smooth transition, there will be changes to the way we accept payments from parents & carers. Please see attached letter for information.
Letter to Parents re payment changes July 2017
HAHS Bus Bay
Parents please note the school has implemented procedures to promote the safety of students and visitors, especially concerning drop – off and pick up.
Parents are asked to respect these procedures and ensure they stay out of the bus bay, which has been freshly marked and painted so it is very obvious. Ample area is available towards Roy Watts gate for people to safely park, drop – off or pick up and students only have a short walk in to school.
Naming of academically selective high school at Glenfield
As you would be aware the school which will continue to occupy the current Hurlstone Agricultural High School site will change its name as of 2023.
As part of the process to decide on a name the Department of Education is undergoing community consultation.
Attached is a flyer that outlines how you can contribute. School Name Flyer 2016
HAHS BYOD Program
BYOD Information
Information on our BYOD program can be found here:
Minister's announcement regarding Hurlstone
Today the NSW government has announced a master plan to develop and provide enhanced public education provision for Sydney south-west growth corridor and Western Sydney.
The full announcement and further information can be found at the links below.
Boosting agricultural education and schools in Western Sydney
New Hurlstone Agricultural High School
BYOD Policy Release
Hurlstone is pleased to announce our Bring Your Own Device Policy.
All information regarding our policy can be found here
Please contact Mr Rob Craig for further information.
Online Payments
Parents are able to make online payments to the school for Day school amounts owing for students, via a secure payment page hosted by Westpac. Payments can be made using either a Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card. The payment page is accessed from the front page of the schools website by selecting the 'Pay Online' button on the left, under Quick Links.
Items that can be paid include voluntary school contributions, subject contributions, excursions, sales to students and creative and practical arts activities (these include band, drama and dance). There is also a category called Other this is to cover items not covered in the previous headings, Other can be used to make a complete payment of a school invoice. Online Payment Instructions for Parents

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Car broke down on the side of the road? Lock your keys in the car? Have no fear, City Towing is here! Located in the south part of Saskatoon we offer emergency repair service at reasonable rates. Stop in and you will find we have an auto repair shop and sell new and used parts. City Towing is now offering free removal of unwanted vehicles on your property. We go to where you need us!
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2017.2.18 The 12th Hiraseonsen Katteko Winter Fireworks Show
An annual winter fireworks event is held in The Hiraseonsen Area, located just 20minutes drive from the World Heritage Site in Shirakawago.
A variety of fireworks, like Star-Mines, No.3 and No.4 (whose diameters on opening are 60 -130m) are beautifully displayed over the clear night sky and the light reflected by snow are worth seeing as part of the special winter attractions in this area.
Stalls are also located on the site and the hospitable locals will give you a warm and friendly welcome.
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Some jaded thoughts for the new year
Hello All
As I close in on my final days at my corporate job as Director of Media Services, and on the morning after shooting one of the most boring weddings at said corporate job, I have some admitedly jaded thoughts about the Wedding and Event Videography "industry". I have been been in media production for the past 20 years in one respect or the other. From freelance videographer to running a project/commercial recording studio. I have worked on the high end and the low end.
I did a promo for producing content for digital signage last year that I think sums up where I'm going with this. The crux of the piece was...."the good news is the low cost of quality equipment has made it affordable for just about anyone to get in the game. The bad news is the low cost of quality equipment has made it affordable for just about anyone to get in the game".
Some jaded thoughts
- ALMOST EVERYONE uses "all digital equipment and 3 ccd cameras", you don't need to put it in your advertising. It's nothing to brag about.
- A bedroom with a PC running $500 software that you may or may not have actually paid for is not a "state of the art facility".
- There is no such thing as a "cinemagraphic style" when shooting weddings. It's an insult to cinematographers everywhere. You are providing a service. If you want to make movies than don't shoot weddings. That being said, you certainly can provide that service in an artistic and innovative way.
- Get over yourselves, with the divorce rate in this country, more than half of your work will end up in the trash in less than 5 years anyhow. And a majority of the ones that don't end up in divorce will watch what you do once and put it on a shelf.
- When you use copyrighted material in your productions you are breaking the law. Granted, our laws in the US are unfair regarding this. So join a trade organization and fight like the dickens to get the laws changed. I find it appalling that a certain magazine claiming to be "the authority in event videography" would publish articles that brazenly encourage it's readers to break the law. I.E. the Wedding Day Music Video article and others.
- You can dress it up all you want, offer SDE's, trash the dress, spend hours Photoshopping a montage, scatter 20 Irivers(whatever they are) around the church, look like a moron with your Steadicam rig, jockey with the photographer, wear matching Wal Mart vests....It's still a wedding video that when all is said and done you most likely made less than $10/hr doing.
Please take these thoughts with a grain of salt. I've shot over 50 weddings at my job over the last 3 years as well as performing many other duties. I have had a grand total of 8 weekends off during that same time period working an average of 55-60 hours a week. I'm burnt to a crisp which is why I'm getting out. I have seen opulence beyond compare, mostly at weddings where the ceremony itself seemed more like an afterthought than the focus. My new company will be a full service video and audio production facility utilizing my entire skill set to leverage "for profit" business to help non profits achieve their goals with high quality media production. A lofty idea I know.
I wish all of you well this new year and thank you for allowing me to get a few things off my chest. I feel better now.
Mick Haensler
Higher Ground Media (coming soon)
Well, good luck to you.
If it helps, I hope you know that there are some of us out here who not only agree with your criticisms but are trying to make our way in the wedding-world while still avoiding each and every sin you listed. I like to think I'm doing a pretty good job at it so far. (Except for the 3-chip thing...wedding magazines still sometimes tell brides to ask that...I gotta follow the industry here and brag about what THEY say is important!)
I do wonder if I'm only able to avoid most of them only BECUASE weddings are my part time job. I can pursue the type of shooting that I want to do. The brides who like what I do find me and those that want something else go elsewhere. If I had to find enough weddings to live on I might find all those shortcuts you listed more tempting, but for now I can avoid them all. It's not easy (the music-thing is tough to explain to clients) but it's possible.
I never wanted to go full-time because I was afraid I might end up where you are now; tired and sick of it all. I'm sorry you got in too deep!
[Jeff Carpenter] "I never wanted to go full-time because I was afraid I might end up where you are now; tired and sick of it all. I'm sorry you got in too deep!"
Thanks Jeff. I think one of the main issues in the event videography industry is it's near impossible to charge what you're worth. Therefore, most "pros" steer clear of it. The industry is wrought with people who started out thinking it would be a cool thing to get into. There are a handful of companies who do get what they're worth who handle mostly high end affairs. The rest are trying to work their way up to that. Most will not make it because their market won't support it. They end up either leaving the industry or working for peanuts because they "just love doing weddings".
My current guideline rates are $600 a day for field production(not including 2nd camera or a PA) and $90/hour for post. So let's say I do a wedding at these rates. It takes me between 25 and 35 hours to edit, another 2 hours to author, 5 hours for cover and DVD graphics. We'll just say 40 hours post at $90 = $3600+$600= $4200. Add in a 2nd camera at $300 and a third static wide for $150 and we're up to
In my market and many others, that is just way to much for the average bride to pay for an average wedding video. But that is what I need to make to operate a legitimate business with all of the things that go with it and not starve.
So the cycle continues. Newbies enter the market with an entry level price, do entry level work, and deliver an entry level product. Brides think that's what it should cost and that's all they're willing to pay. Joe Pro can't compete at that rate, tries to raise the bar. Either becomes "thee high end guy" in his area, succeeds or gets out. And on and on and on.
Success to all in the New Year. I will not be thinking of you this wedding season as I sail my humble 22' Catalina up and down the Chesapeake Bay.
Mick Haensler
Higher Ground Media
Wow! Here I was, all jazzed up after my first big bridal industry trade show...totally excited about my brand new venture and all of the perspective clients I had the chance to meet, as well as all of the positive feedback I had received on my work. So I come home and log onto CreativeCow to do some reading and perhaps share some of my excitement, and what do I read first? Mick's tirade!! What a giant buzz kill!!
No, just kidding. I wish you the best of luck in your new direction, and it sounds like you're making the right call. I especially loved your line about 'looking like a moron with your steadicam rig' and the 'matching wal mart vests'! Too funny! (do people really wear those to shoot weddings??)
Anyway, like Jeff C. said, there are many of us out here that share your outlook. That was one big reason I decided to get into this after several years of television production...I saw some of the 'riff raff' that was out there, and some of the work they were passing off as 'good', and, most importantly, what they were charging for it!
So, know that there are many of us out here that will continue to fight the good fight. We are over ourselves, we have actual offices and studios with thousands of dollars worth of 'real' gear in them (although I still don't refer to it as 'state of the art'!), and we produce creative and innovative work while avoiding steadicam rigs and wal mart vests! (OK, OK, OK...I must admit that I fall into the 'outlaw' category when it comes to the music thing...but that's the only item on your list! It's also a whole other 'can of worms'...I'm also a musician as well as a huge music fan. Let's just say that I understand the law and I understand that I'm breaking it. I will continue to fight to have it changed, but in the meantime I'm comfortable with my rationalization. If a giant record label wants to come after me for including a copyrighted song (off a CD I purchased) on 4 copies of a DVD I produced for a bride and her family, then more power to them! I'll deal with it and accept full responsibility.)
Again, best of luck with your new direction. Hopefully after some time you'll be able to look back on the fond memories of the past 20 years.
Happy Sailing!!
Jeff Linderman
Some great insights, thanks. I wish you luck with your new business. Make sure you give us a link to your site once you are up and running.
I hear ya.
The wedding business was pretty good up until the dot bomb bust around 2000. After that a lot of unemployed people went out a bought a camcorder and put themselves into the wedding business by lowering prices and quality. Along with that the dee jays got into the act, following the photographers, by offering video on the side for cheap.
So the entire business has been over-saturated and cheapened for the last eight years so much so that the lone wolf videographer is becoming extinct. You've got to have a low paid staff and multiple videographers to charge enough for high end work, and there's very little of that out there.
On the corporate side, things don't look much brighter since the internet has provided a cheap alternative to marketing videos. The manufacturers continue to put out easy-to-use camcorders and the software makers like Apple put out easy-to-use software so that the guy in accounting with a camcorder can produce most of what the company needs. And the rest can go onto the website.
Sounds like you need some business tips if you're making $10 an hour. My brides tell me years later that they view their wedding video several times a year and look at them more than their photos. Do get over yourselves, but do also remember that this work on many levels is far more important many people than any movie they will ever see.
Make the video fun and entertaining so people can actually watch it with their friends without them being bored.
Weddings are about 1/3 of my business but I treat them as something that is very important and NEVER shoot with a single camera.
The reason you put camera specifications is because brides see it everywhere else and they think they know somthething so if you don't have it they won't call. This year it's "HD" and "Blue Ray."
I know you're not really jaded. It's the weasels in the wedding business that bother me. I don't see that in the other 2/3 of my business. It's a one time job so people produce crap and give us a bad name.
Todd R.
Todd Roush
Dreamscape Digital Media
Panny DVX-100's but changing so Sony or Cannon HDV soon.


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Self-Compassion: The Science, Practice & Transformation
This four-week workshop will be offered on Friday mornings, 9:00-11:30 am on May 4, 11, 18, and 25.
In this workshop, participants will:
- Learn how self-compassion is a more accurate measure of mental health than self-esteem.
- Discover the physiological underpinnings of self-compassion.
- Move beyond the myths and misconceptions about this practice.
- Differentiate between self-esteem and self-compassion.
- Gain insight into and perhaps even compassion for your inner critic.
- Understand the three elements of self-compassion and how they are practiced.
- Experience a variety of self-compassion practices that can be cultivated in your own life.
Cost includes workbooks and materials.
The Art of Healing: Mending Emotional Wounds through Creativity
MYTH: "I'm not creative."
FACT: There's no such thing as creative and non-creative people. There are only those who use their creativity or don't. That means YOU are creative and there are countless ways to be creative!
This workshop is about HEARTwork, not artwork.
No talent, skill or expertise required.
Just come with an open heart and desire to be kind to yourself.
Meets Saturday mornings, 9:30-11:30 am, April 21 through May 12, 2018
Participants in this 4-week workshop will tap into their own, unique creativity and explore a variety of strategies to nurture and heal specific emotional wounds. These may include but are not limited to insecurities, shame, loss, the damage inflicted by hurtful words, or even wounds around creativity.
Symbolism is the language of the brain. When we create with our imagination and hands, we can often facilitate healing in a manner that is not available to us through thinking or talking alone.
There will be creative activities at each group meeting as well as assignments between sessions. Cost includes workbooks and materials.
The Daring Way™ for Women
The Daring Way™ is a highly experiential methodology based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown. The method was designed for work with individuals, couples, families, work teams, and organizational leaders. It can be facilitated in clinical, educational, and professional settings.
During the process, we explore topics such as vulnerability, courage, shame, and worthiness. We examine the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that are holding us back and we identify the new choices and practices that will move us toward more authentic and wholehearted living. The primary focus is on developing shame resilience skills and developing daily practices that transform the way we live, love, parent, and lead.
This 8-week group will meet Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:30 pm, May 2 – June 20, 2018.
The cost includes materials and one individual session with Deirdre Staton, LCSW. This session can be used to catch up on material if you have to miss one of the groups or to go deeper with some of the content discussed in the group.
Participants will:
- Clarify individual values and recognize how these help us live with greater courage and authenticity.
- Deepen their understanding of how trust is formed and how to talk about it in ways that deepen relationships.
- Learn how vulnerability is the birthplace of so much of what we want and value in life.
- Develop tools for managing the discomfort of vulnerability and the fears that hold us back in life.
- Learn and practice empathy and self-compassion.
- Explore scarcity, comparison, and shame, and develop the skills needed to increase resilience when facing them.
- Better understand how to cultivate healthier relationships with themselves and others.


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I love my friends. They have always been there for me throughout my life. Whenever I had good or bad tines, I always knew that I could count on them to lift my spirits. I had been a while since I had seen them. The last time that we were all together was at our party to celebrate our graduation from college. We partied hard that night. We had some good times together. I was reminiscing about our old adventures and became depressed. I decided to for a reunion. I wanted everyone to meet at my seaside residences in Hawaii.
Hani was the first female friend that I had. She was always so kind and gentle. I always had a crush on her. She was the first girl that I liked before I was into dating. I always fantasized about us getting married one day. I would love to have her as my wife. I could not wait to see her. I hope she was not married. I would ask her out on a date.
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Rfu president Derek Morgan was an interested spectator at Castlecroft as Northumberland clawed back a two point first-leg deficit against Staffordshire to set up their Tetley's County Shield semi-final against North Midlands at Tynedale tomorrow (3.00).
Coach Danny Hodgson said: "Derek is a former Northumberland player and represented the county when he was a medical student.
"I'm sure he enjoyed it. It was a cracking game and the players worked hard to turn things around."
Northumberland had been trailing 22-24 from the first-leg at Alnwick but produced a much more disciplined performance at Castlecroft, the RFU's centre of excellence for schools and youth at Wolverhampton, to win 29-12.
Tomorrow's opponents North Midlands defeated Leicestershire 32-12 at Leicester Lions last weekend.
Northumberland have problems regarding the Tynedale pair of Paul Boston and Jamie Murray and they are unlikely to face North Midlands.
Hodgson said: "Both are involved in the Scotland set-up, Paul with the Under 20s and Jamie with the sevens.
"Scotland feel they have played enough this season and are reluctant to allow them to be released."
Former Newcastle Gosforth and West Hartlepool player Shaun Cassidy is likely to come in for Murray.
Hodgson was a busy man on Saturday, doubling up his coaching duties with watching players nominated for this year's England Counties squad to tour Romania and France, of which he is assistant manager.
Following the 41- 25 win over Hertfordshire at Hartlepool Rovers, the Durham selectors have named their XV and replacements for tomorrow's County Championship clash against Yorkshire at Driffield:
It is: Craig Stephenson (Westoe); Paul Bruce (Horden), Andrew Turner (Horden), Craig Lee (Darlington), Toro Higuchi (Durham City); Paul Lee (Captain, Darlington), Rob Stewart (Darlington); Dan Miller (Darlington), Tasi Tuhana (Darlington Mowden Park), David Sinclair (Darlington Mowden Park), James Houghton (Blaydon), Richard Snowball (Darlington), Vaha Faveovolu (Darlington Mowden Park), Martin Howe (Darlington), Kelekolo Paino Hehea (Darlington Mowden Park). Replacements: Ben Mason (Westoe), Back tba, Dan Harper (Blaydon), Dan Osslelton (Darlington), Michael Thubron (Horden), Stewart Bennett (West Hartlepool), Jaco Lombarde (Consett District).


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There are not a million of you. And good moms do not teach their children to hate. Hate is un-Christian. Christians follow Christ's teachings. Christ said DO NOT JUDGE, and LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
Christ never once addressed the issue of same-sex relationships. Even if you believe it is a sin to be gay, remember, according to your own Book, LOVE COVERS A MULTITUDE OF SINS.
The Gay people you have attacked lately, Ellen, Carson, and Chas, are kinder, gentler, more compassionate, more generous, and doing more good in the world (therefore putting more God in the world) than any one of you and all of you together.
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The attendance in school and the grades have increased immensely among the female students participating in Dandelion Africas' programs. We met up with Triza and Shanel, two fourteen-year-old girls that are part of the Let it Flow program. We wanted to learn about what Let it Flow means to them.
Let it Flow aims to give all the girls in the program reusable pads instead of disposable ones. A prototype of the pad has been given out to a test group, the participants of the Girls for Leaders program, which both Triza and Shanel* are a part of.
"Now that I have pads I always go to school. Before I missed school, but not anymore. I can be in school and be with my friends." – Shanel
Shanel lives with her father and found it embarrassing to ask for pads and could not speak about menstruation with him. Shanel was forced to use pieces of cloths when she was out of pads. She was uncomfortable going to school whilst having her period in fear of being embarrassed in front of the other students. She felt like staying at home was her only option.
Triza explains that she would not afford to get a sufficient amount of pads on her own. Thanks to Let it Flow she has never experienced a lack of pads.
When we asked the girls which one they preferred, they both quickly picked the reusable ones. With the washable ones they don't have to worry about ever being out of pads.
The girls also explained to us how the program has affected their lives socially. They feel that talking about sensitive subjects such as menstruation in a group has brought them closer to one another.
"Now I can speak about these issues with my friends, something I did not dare to before the program." – Shanel
Not having to worry about sanitary pads has increased the girls attendance in school. This works hand in hand with the Dandelion Africa project Girls for Leaders, which encourages the girls and supports them in their education, and these girls grades have increased remarkably.
On an exam taken at the beginning of the program by the girls they scored an average of 33,4%, this June they scored an average of 70%.
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- July 26, 2017
The Infants' Home is looking for suitably qualified and experienced volunteers to join our Board and Committees.
The Infants' Home presented at the AICD 'Boards Seeking Directors' event in Sydney on 25 July 2017. The Infants' Home Board Directors Mary Verschuer, Carolyn Swindell and Sandra Cheeseman, and CEO Elizabeth Robinson spoke with people interested in joining our organisation as volunteer Board Directors, Committee Members or as Company Secretary.
About The Infants' Home Board and Committees
The Infants' Home Board meets 6-8 times a year (meetings 2-3 hours) at our premises in Ashfield and has an annual full day strategy meeting. There are currently four committees of the Board, and each Director is expected to serve on at least one or two committees. All committees meet quarterly, except Finance which meets six times a year.
We currently have vacancies for two Board Directors, one Company Secretary and several committee positions who serve in an advisory capacity to the Board. We are looking for people with expertise in one or more of the following areas: legal, government relations, fundraising, governance, strategic planning, health or similar.
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With all the attention around the United Way campaign at this time of the year, I wanted to share a personal story about a United Way organization that has captured my heart and has unraveled a new passion in my life these past few years.
Starfire Council of Greater Cincinnati is a social network in its truest form. It's a person-centered organization that focuses people's skills and passions and builds inclusive communities. Being part of a family or a community is something that I believe so many of us take for granted. Starfire works toward connecting people with disabilities into the Cincinnati community in an effort to decrease the separations that are often placed between people with disabilities and the rest of their communities. This is about building relationships to help people with disabilities lead better lives.
I first learned of Starfire when LPK was asked to do their brand identity seven years ago. Since then, I've continued to volunteer monthly and work on their largest annual fundraiser, FlyAway. What I love most is their unique fundraising approach. Starfire members are an integral part of our committee. It's a great opportunity for all of us to get to know each other. We get to hear what is important to people with disabilities, and listen to what they believe Starfire should be and stand for. It gives us all a chance to interact with each other and become engaged in one another's thoughts and ideas.
I am so proud to be a part of Starfire. It's a bond you can't understand until you experience it. I could go on and on raving about Starfire and why you should give some of your time, but you have to actually stop by and see it for yourself. Just do it. Come hang out with us for a day and you'll see how amazing it is. I promise you can't match all the cheerful, open-armed people with an energy level higher than my own (and if you don't know me, my energy level can raise the roof) when you walk through the doors. People you meet there are your potential best friends.
If you love it (and I know you will), the opportunities to get involved are infinite. You can join a fundraising committee, teach a class, take a class, join a Capstone Committee or attend the Conversations, Connections & Collaborations gatherings held monthly throughout Cincinnati. To see an example of some of this amazing work, check out their YouTube channel playlist.
Keep an eye out for our upcoming fundraiser ArtAbility on December 7th beginning at 6:30 pm, and the Final Four FlyAway in March. More details about these events can be found on Starfire's website or Facebook page.
Lastly, a big thank you to United Way, and all those who contribute to their campaign this year—Starfire exists in part because of your generosity.


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In the past, contractual dispute resolution provisions were commonly known as 'midnight' clauses because commercial lawyers only come to discuss them in the closing stages of contract negotiations. Nowadays, taking into account the complications which may arise from badly drafted arbitration clause, they are better referred to as the 8 o'clock in the morning clauses. There is no such thing as a single 'model' or 'all purposes' clause appropriate for all occasions. Each clause should be carefully tailored to the requirements of a given situation, taking into account the likely types of disputes, the nature/ needs of the parties' relationship and... read more
In the past, contractual dispute resolution provisions were commonly known as 'late night' clauses because commercial lawyers and business people only come to discuss them in the closing stages of contract negotiations. They probably copy and paste a litigation jurisdiction or arbitration provision from a previous contract. Or more likely they don't consider the issue at all, so the contract ends up saying nothing about dispute resolution method, which would lead any disputes which may arise to be resolved by litigation (state courts) – not really a favorite alternative in international commercial contracts. This article will review the basic characteristics... read more
As a result of the world economic downturn and the resultant increase in contractual disputes we have seen a number of specialized dispute resolution forums introduced in Dubai, especially in the last two years, to deal with the rising volume and specific nature of real estate disputes. We discuss below in general outline the different forums in Dubai and the circumstances in which they will have jurisdiction. DIFC Courts The DIFC Courts have jurisdiction over matters related to the Dubai International Financial Centre ("DIFC"). The DIFC Courts can hear disputes regarding: - DIFC entities - A transaction or contract concluded, in whole or in part, in... read more
In June of 1985, the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) approved the Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration. Since the approval of the Model Law, international arbitration as a means of dispute resolution has become increasingly more acceptable in all regions of the world. Middle Eastern and Latin American states have abandoned their reluctant positions in respect of the arbitral process and ratified the New York Convention on the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards as well as bilateral investment treaties, thereby compelling themselves to recognize and enforce international arbitration agreements and awards. The adoption of the... read more


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Liverpool and Chelsea have been told to pay £18m for wantaway Paris Saint-Germain attacking midfielder Javier Pastore, according to the reports from France.
The 28-year-old attacker has been looking to leave the Paris Saint-Germain to turn his career back on the tracks.
With the emergence of French wonderkid Adrien Rabiot, and already established stars Marco Verratti, Julian Draxler and Thiago Motta, first-team appearances have been far and few between.
Premier League duo are both long-term admirers of Argentinian. However, they face competition from Serie A giants Inter Milan, according to L'Equipe reports.
Paris Saint-Germain chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi is keen on recouping a decent figure from Pastore's sale to make Financial Fair Play regulations.
The French club stunned the footballing world by completing two mega transfers of Neymar and Kylan Mbappe.
They smashed the transfer record by paying £200m for Brazilian superstar, while Mbappe will make the permanent switch for £177m after the end of the season.
Pastore made the switch to Ligue 1 giants back in 2011 as one of the club's first marquee signings.
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Kerala Classic Holidays
|Duration of visit
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|: Cochin - Munnar -Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Mararikulam - Cochin
Day 01: Cochin
On arrival at Cochin Airport you will meet our tour executive welcomes you and assist you further transfer to hotel. Check in and relax at the hotel. Later in the evening go for harbour cruise in Cochin harbour to see the Dolphins. Overnight stay at hotel in Cochin.
Day 02 : Cochin – Munnar
Post breakfast sightseeing of Cochin visit Dutch Palace (Mattancherry) – Built by the Portuguese and presented to the Cochin Raja in 1555AD. Jewish Synagogue the first synagogue in South India, St. Francis Church (Fort Cochin) – the first church built by Europeans in India and Vasco da Gama was originally buried here and Chinese Fishing Nets – Ancient traditional way for catching fishes in huge nets.
Later drive to Munnar one of the most popular hill stations in India. Check in at the Resort later in the evening walk around the Tea Estate just to feel the Hill station overnight stay at Hotels in Munnar
Day 03 : Munnar
Today you can go for sightseeing Munnar which includes the Raja Mala a top peak of Munnar where you can see Neel Thar (mountain goats), Eravikulam National Park Mattupetty dam, Tea Museum, Echo point etc overnight stay at hotel in Munnar with Kerala Classic Holidays
Day 04 : Munnar – Periyar
After breakfast drive to Periyar (Thekkady) where the famous Wildlife Sanctuary is located. A boat ride in the lake running through the sanctuary provides an opportunity to watch wild animals with Kerala Classic Holidays. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can view wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake check in and Overnight at Hotel in Periyar
Day 05: Periyar
Morning Take a boat ride at Lake Periyar. Later In the evening attend a Traditional Kathakali dance performance. Overnight at Hotel in Periyar
Day 06: Periyar – Kumarakom
Post breakfast drive to Kumarakom a beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves. Check in at the backwater resort and relax the day. Overnight at Hotel in Kumarakom
Day 07: Kumarakom
Early morning visit the Bird Sanctuary and relax in the resort, later transfer to houseboat, embark the houseboat by 12.30PM from the resort jetty. Cruise through the backwaters of Kerala, on the way you can see traditional Kerala village life during Holiday Tour Package. Overnight anchoring at Moonnattinmugham, the meeting place of three rivers Overnight at Air Conditioned Houseboat (Deluxe/ Premium)
Day 08: Alleppey – Mararikulam
Post breakfast disembark the Houseboat at Alleppey by 9.30AM and drive to Mararikulam Marari Beach Resort which is 30 Minutes drive from Alleppey. Check in and relax at the beach. Overnight stay at hotel in Mararikulam
Day 09 - 13: MararikulamMararikulam Day leisure at beach or free for your Ayurveda treatments Overnight stay at hotel in Mararikulam.
Day 14: Mararikulam – Cochin
Depending upon your flight schedule you will be transfer to Cochin Airport for your onward journey with end of Kerala Classic Holidays.


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It is hard not to see the humor in the fact that the not-so-well-regulated militia, that has taken over an empty f*cking bird sanctuary to begin their quest to overthrow the US government, are so desperately unprepared. Especially when the whining Yall Qaeda run, incidentally, by a millionaire and his sons begs to be sent snacks. You know, because the revolution has the munchies I guess.
Facebook has been filled with great memes, and even new groups like Snacks For YallQaeda, all simply to bask in the momentary hilarity of the overpowering ineptitude being shown by what is being called a group of what some are calling Radical Mormon Terrorists weilding some sort of Yehawd. Or simply Vanilla Isis, Trailer Daesh, Yokel Haram, and about a million other snort-worthy nicknames. The snack memes, though, they seriously are winning the internet.
These memes range from the simply funny as hell to now that is what I call Jenga, varieties.
1. Hey, Boss, were out of Twinkies…
2. Supplies to end the standoff.
3. Yes, it is this ridiculous.
4. Thoughts and prayers, and perhaps Bibles:
5. From Lady Grey:
The list of things these people are looking for includes tinfoil, locks, and snacks. Gee, I wonder if there is a little trust problem among the faithful?
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7. This beauty was spotted at Sweet Tears of Teabilly Butthurt:
8. Rancid Butter:
9. Yall Queda be like:
10) Game over, Oregon Trail FTW:
11. Will commit treason for Funyuns:
That is just a sampling of the vast sea of mockery that is social media, at this point. Enjoy, share, and vote for your favorite in the comments! It isnt every day that the extreme right wing gives us this kind of comical relief along with their wars on women, the middle class, freedom, minorities, the Constitution, and anything else they dont agree with.
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Here's my desk chair situation:
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Since work doesn't start for another two weeks, I've decided I'm going to fill my days with crafts & art projects. I figured a new desk chair was the perfect place to start. So...my sister & I headed over to a thrift store this weekend to check out their selection. The first thing I spotted in the store was this:
A vintage swivel chair--on wheels! And for $30? SOLD. {It's pretty much in perfect condition except for a little chip; you can barely notice it though!}
After loading it up in the car & bringing it home, I now had to think of what color to paint it. My room's vibe is summed up in this picture:
I thought about going really bold & painting it a pretty teal/aqua color or yellow; I wanted something that would pop against the white desk. But in the end, I decided to go with one of these shades:
Drumroll please....
"Shy Violet" was the winner!
Our next stop was Home Depot {love that place} to get some brushes, a plastic floor covering, sandpaper, & the paint itself. Once we got home, we got right to work.
After cleaning the chair with a wet paper towel, {it seems this little gem had been in the store for a while...it was so dusty!} we lightly sanded it all down.
Next step: PAINT!
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How to Personalize Learning
A Practical Guide for Getting Started and Going Deeper
- Barbara Bray - Personalize Learning, LLC
- Kathleen McClaskey - Personalize Learning, LLC
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21st Century Learning | Learning Styles | School Change, Reform, & Restructuring
HOW to Personalize Learning
This practical follow-up to Bray and McClaskey's first book, Make Learning Personal: The What, Who, Wow, Where, and Whybrings theory to practice. Teachers will find the tools, skills, and strategies needed to personalize learning and develop self-directed, independent learners with agency.
Discover how to get started and go deeper by building a shared vision that supports personalized learning using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. Also included are:
- Tools and templates such as the Learner Profile, Personal Learning Backpack, Personal Learning Plan, as well as tips for lesson design and PBL
- Lesson and project examples that show how teachers can change instructional practice by encouraging learner voice and choice
- QR codes and links to the authors' website for electronic versions of tools, templates, activities, and checklists
Create a powerful shift in education by building a culture of learning so every learner is valued.
"If you are looking for a step-by-step guide on what personalized learning is and how to implement it, while being inspired and gaining ideas to implement immediately, this is definitely the book to read!"
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|Define Personalized Learning
|Shared Vision
|Shared Beliefs
|UDL Principles and Guidelines
|Access, Engage, and Express
|Develop the Expert Learner
|Who I Am as a Learner
|Learner Profile (LP)
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|Personal Learning Plan (PLP)
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|Key Understandings and Learning Standards
|Driving Questions
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|Assessment AS Learning
|Reflection Makes Learning Visible
|Stages of Personalized Learning Environments (PLE) and Learner Agency
|Crosswalk of Learner Agency Across the Stages of PLE
|Nurture a Positive School Culture
|Build a Culture of Learning
|Redesign the Learning Environment
|Connect the Dots
|Create a Rationale to Personalize Learning
"Many teachers are familiar with UDL, and they may want to try it in their classrooms, but they just don't know how to get started. With this book, educators don't just learn about UDL, they do UDL as they complete a number of activities designed to get them thinking about their most deeply held beliefs about learning and ease them into a new role as the "lead learner" in their classrooms."
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On March 16th we had some special guests from Serenity Life Fitness in Zion come in to empower, inspire and uplift our girls in grades 3-6 through dance and movement! Thank you Coach Toia and Kristy for coming to engage our girls in RHYTHM! Reaching Hearts of Youth Through Health and Movement (RHYTHM) is a dance program that targets spirit, mind, and body of elementary, middle, and high school aged girls. We teach stress management through mind/body exercises as well as provide nutrition tips to fight obesity and poor nutrition. Every class includes dance routines, a built in segment focusing on empowering girls by boosting self-esteem and confidence, and end with a meditative cool down. For more information please visit: www.serenitylifefitness.com.
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Step 3
Place pork on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 8 minutes. Turn and baste pork with sauce; cook 8 minutes. Turn and baste with sauce. Cook 4 minutes or until a thermometer registers 160° (slightly pink). Let stand 5 minutes; cut into thin slices.
Step 4
Place buns, cut sides down, on grill rack; toast 1 minute. Place 3 ounces pork on bottom half of each bun. Spoon 1 tablespoon sauce over each serving; top with remaining halves of buns.
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After losing her beloved husband and daughter and surviving Hitler's Sobibor death camp, Quaker widow Anja Steinberg dedicates her life to helping others and keeping her son safe. As a member of the resistance, she helps displaced Allied airmen get back to their units in England. The journey is rigorous and filled with danger and there is no time for romance. Then American Peter Trent parachutes into her life.
Anja must face facts — her heart did not die with her late husband and true love could be hers again. But will a romance hurt Peter's chance of escape from the Nazis — and endanger her life as well?