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Posted by vetsbeyondreason in Social Commentary on 14/03/2013
I pity us poor veterinarians. It seems every other profession has managed to come up with some sort of scam designed solely to increase business and profits. The accountants invented GST and quarterly BAS statements to keep themselves busy four times a year, instead of just at tax time. Electricians came up with test and tag. What a waste of time and money that is! I had one test and tag my desk lamp at work. It passed his inspection and was awarded its little tag, even though the lamp was completely non-functional! Veterinarians, on the other hand, invent ways to put themselves out of business. After recommending for years that dogs and cats be vaccinated annually researchers have now discovered that the vaccines are so effective that they only need to be given once every three years.
You won't find the medicos making that sort of mistake. They obviously subscribe to the "no man gets left behind" philosophy because, no matter what the problem is, the GP must be involved. My daughter fell off her horse and injured her wrist. Instead of seeing the appropriate specialist we had to attend the GP, who gave us a "note" which allowed us to then see the specialist. When I broke my nose I also wasn't allowed to see the ear, nose and throat (ENT) guy without first getting my "note". Interestingly the "note" was only valid for 12 months. So, after a year I had to get another referral from the GP, even though I was an ongoing ENT patient. The GP, who is actually a marvellous fellow, was concerned about my cholesterol, so I had it checked. It came back a touch high and he suggested a repeat in four months. Four months later I tried to book it in, but still had to get my "note" from the GP first, before they would consent to take my blood.
It seems to me that GPs spend more time these days writing referrals than they do actual medical work, and they are virtually impossible to contact. When was the last time you rang up the doctor's surgery and actually spoke to the doctor? Not so the veterinary clinic where you will always be able to speak to the veterinarian, unless he has his arm up a cow somewhere. And I can take my little Fluffy-wuffykins straight to the veterinary ophthalmologist to get the grass seed taken out of his eye, without first getting my "note" from the regular veterinarian.
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The tag 'dodgy keeper' was fixed to all female custodians, including Solo - one of the world's top female keepers - after she let the ball slip through her hands to register a goal for North Korea during the United States' 2-2 draw at the group stage.
Solo, 26, said: "When that goal went in it put us down and it could have cost us three points, so I had to immediately re-focus and play the way I had been playing.
"I'm very confident and happy with the way I'm playing, but on a day in the life of a goalkeeper it (conceding a goal) is going to happen.
"I disagree completely with the criticism of female goalkeepers. Physically we're there and generally the standards are high."
Everton's Brown, whose brilliant save late in the game against Germany earned a point that helped England qualify for the quarter-finals, points to key physiological differences between male and female keepers.
"Some aspects of the job are more difficult for female goalkeepers than men, though, especially with the height difference
"There's a lot more goal for us to cover, when you consider the average stature of women goalkeepers compared to men."
England women's goalkeeping coach Keith Rees, a member of Everton's coaching staff in the club's Premiership set-up, agrees with Brown.
"Female goalkeepers have the same technical drills, the same fitness routines, the only difference is height," he said.
"But they also get fewer coaching opportunities," he added.
The women's game is essentially amateur compared to men's football and Rees said: "Rachel only gets a couple of technical sessions a week whereas in the men's game keepers are having these sessions every day."
Brown and Solo will have key roles to play on Saturday, when England take on the world's top-ranked team - twice winners of the trophy - as they bid to reach the World Cup semi-finals for the first time.
Brown said: "We took a lot of confidence out of our draw with America at the China Cup in January and we are even more confident after coming through the group stage of this tournament.
"They're arguably the best team in the world, but we don't fear them and we'll go into the game believing we can win it."
Seattle-based Solo said: "I don't go into games thinking we're the top team in the world, I don't care about rankings or statistics.
"It's a game of soccer and on any given day any team can beat the other team.
"If we're at our best we will win, but I respect the England team greatly and we will have to be at our best to win the game."
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Implications of 300 percent increase in MP's Salaries
With pay and allowances hike of 300 percent for Indian MP's , an Indian member of parliament would be getting 68 times in relation to per capita GDP: while on the same basis a Japanese MP gets 6 times and an Italian MP 7 times. Even an American senator or member of House of Representatives gets 35 times. How strange and unreasonable when India is still having 35 percent citizens who live below poverty line of which atleast 15 percent i.e. half do not have guarantee of two course meal of simple rice and Daal(pulse) or Daal and Roti and quite a number of them commit suicide because of inability to feed themselves and their families because of drought, debt that they cannot repay or just poverty.
It is also well known that more than half the number of MP's in India are crorepatis. Why should they need 300 percent increase in their salaries and perks? Even MP's like Lalu and Yadav demanded forcefully further 10 percent increase besides 300 percent increase already approved by cabinet. To continue to get their support the government of India has acquiesced to their demand though on August 25 when the Bill to hike the salaries and perks of MP's was tabled this 10 percent hike was not included but, it is said that it is likely to be accepted in due course at the time of implementation of this cabinet decision approved by parliament.
Besides the salaries, perks are quite comprehensive, which, too, have been revised and enhanced. Constituency allowance has been doubled from Rs 20,000 per month to Rs 40,000 plus Rs 10,000 pm increase in pension and office allowance of Rs 40,000 pm. This is not all. He gets rent free bunglow with furniture, telephone, internet etc in Lutyens New Delhi on prestigious roads like Aurangzeb road, Ferozshah road or spacious accommodation in roads east and west of Rashtrapati Bhawan with Rs 2 lakh and one lakh per month rental value. All these increases will result in overall expenditure of Rs 142 crores per annum while lumpsum one time expenditure will be Rs 118 crores for paying salary arrears since 15 Lok Sabha was constituted. Hike in pay, allowances etc approved will add to on MP's cost to Rs 37 lakh a year or Rs 3 lakh more each month. In addition an MP will get 34 single air journey tickets a year costing Rs 5 lakh and unlimited rail and steamer travel.
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A home in the country, getting further out of reach for many
Finding an affordable place to live in Gippsland can be a tough ask. And especially so if you are on a low income, or a young person without family support.
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In a series of interviews looking at housing affordability, public housing availability and homelessness, ABC Gippsland has discovered a dire situation facing some members of the Gippsland community who are struggling to find appropriate accommodation.
The issue came to light after owners of Bairnsdale's Applegum Caravan Park, decided to close the park and offer it for sale. Applegum Caravan Park had become a last resort for residents who had struggled to find alternative accommodation in the private rental market.
More than 20 residents were served with eviction notices, and housing support workers suggested the residents would find it difficult to secure alternative housing in the region.
""This issue is pretty pertinent for East Gippsland," says Christopher Beal, the homelessness and support services co-ordinator for Gippsland. "Rental is high, the number of private rental properties is low, we have a small amount of Office for Housing properties which have a very slow turnover, so the options are limited."
The wait for those hoping to get a place in one of Gippsland's 3,600 Office of Housing homes and units is a long one.
Valerie Callister, the Gippsland regional director for the Department of Human Services, says people deemed to be in 'very vulnerable housing circumstances' are given early housing status by the department, but could still wait between 18 to 24 months to be placed in public housing accommodation, whereas those who are deemed to require housing at a lesser priority, wait even longer.
"It's quite a number of years," Ms Callister says.
It's a reality that Michelle Mills experienced first hand, spending 13 years on the public housing waiting list before being allocated a property in Traralgon.
Michelle spent some of that time living out of her car and says she is so grateful to have her own place to come home to these days.
"(It was) very hard. You go to the public toilets to have a wash, wash your hair in the sink. There's barbecue areas on the foreshore where I was staying. You cook your food on the barbecue for free, it's very hard, especially in winter."
People hoping to secure an affordable private rental property in Gippsland also face a difficult situation.
According to figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria it is harder to get a rental property in regional Victoria than it is in metropolitan Melbourne.
"Right across Gippsland, whether it be East Gippsland Shire, Latrobe, South Gippsland, or the Wellington Shire, there has been a reduction in the proportion of homes that are classified as actually affordable. That makes it harder for people looking for those sorts of homes," says the REIV's Robert Larocca.
Young people find it particularly hard to find private rental properties in the East Gippsland region.
Jamie Tozer has given up on finding a place to rent in Gippsland and has decided to relocate to Melbourne.
She says despite having full-time employment and good references, she has been turned down by countless real estate agents and private landlords.
"It's terrible. They don't want to know you unless you have that kind of family thing going on, they don't want to look at you. Unless your parents are helping you finding that house and your parents have gone guarantor you pretty much have no chance of getting a house."
Jamie feels fortunate that when she found herself homeless in East Gippsland she was put in touch with Bairnsdale's Meerindoo Youth Accommodation Service, the only provider of crisis accommodation for young homeless people in the East Gippsland region.
Meerindoo workers Caroline Ritchie and Florence Ryan have seen many young people come and go through the doors of the service's big, old redbrick home on a residential street in Bairnsdale over the years, and they've also heard their fair share of sad stories of how the youth came to be seeking crisis accommodation.
Caroline says most of the kids that end up at Meerindoo do so because of a family breakdown.
Kids can stay at Meerindoo for about 12 weeks before workers try to settle them in an office of housing youth property, but Caroline and Florence say it can be for the young people to find stable and suitable accommodation in East Gippsland as housing options in the region are limited.
"There is no other places for them. There's no housing or youth properties, workers just get burnt out and then new workers come on," Florence says.
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Hillary has a special interest in manual therapy, treating complex pain and dysfunction, consulting, and training. Hillary completed extensive continuing education/training for myofascial/trigger point and treating pain in 2012. The training is approved by the National Association of Myofascial and Trigger Point Therapists. Starting a private practice has been a dream of hers for a long time. She now has the amazing opportunity to help as many people as possible to achieve less pain, return to desired activities, and live life to the fullest.
Through her years of treatment in home healthcare and long-term care, she developed a significant interest in treating clients with memory and safety issues, Alzheimer's, and Dementia conditions. She strives to educate clients, families, caregivers, and facility staff on how to best care for clients to encourage quality of life.
She also has experience training both small and large groups in long-term care settings, business settings, and in the home. This includes presentations, training, and consulting with various long-term care facilities for safe client care, client and staff retention, and employee satisfaction. Business consulting services include injury prevention, workplace ergonomics, body mechanics training, and vocational rehabilitation.
Hillary decided to create Function Therapeutics with the mission of achieving positive results by providing unique treatment techniques, implementing innovative thinking, and fostering dedicated partnerships with clients. She looks forward to meeting you soon!
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Saturday was one of those landmark days that Red Sox fans buried under five feet of snow look forward to so much. This one was the first official workout for the entire team.
And while Opening Day is still about a month and a half away, Sox fans are getting more excited with every day that passes. Fans are excited, players are excited and the guys that own the team and make the decisions, they're definitely excited too.
"We love to win," Red Sox chairman Tom Werner said on Saturday on Red Sox Live. "It was a disappointing season for everyone last year."
After an offseason of impressive changes, however, everyone's ready for the brighter skies ahead.
"There's not a cloud in the sky," Werner said of the Fort Myers weather. "And I don't think there's a cloud in the clubhouse, either."


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Macpac Saros Polartec® Alpha® Jacket - Women's
Why we made this
An active hybrid insulated with Polartec® Alpha® 50 and shaped by soft stretch knit panels for free movement.
Product Description
The Saros range presents hybrid innovation, combining Polartec® Alpha® 50 active synthetic insulation with a soft stretch knit for free movement. Body mapped for consistent core warmth, Alpha® 50 provides greater breathability and is inherently hydrophobic — resisting moisture and drying incredibly fast. Helping to regulate your body temperature in changing conditions, this polyester insulation (made with 72% recycled content) is wrapped in a nylon fabric. The underarm and lower sleeve panels are made from a stretch knit with soft gridded fleece backing for warmth and breathability. The women's jacket has zipped hand pockets and reflective detailing for increased visibility after dark. Regular fit.
Design features
Polartec® Alpha® 50 active insulation — 72% recycled content
Synthetic insulation is wrapped in a nylon overlay
Polyester/elastane stretch panels with gridded fleece backing
Reflective detailing front and back
Zipped hand pockets
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CoolSculpting Before & After - Case 3
Age : 45
Surgeon : Ben Hugo MD
Procedure : CoolSculpting to upper and lower abdomen, waist rolls
This professional working woman from Suffolk was referred to our office by another one of our patients.
In 2010 when we purchased CoolSculpting the patient wanted to be one of the first treated with this new technology after doing extensive research. She had CoolSculpting to her abdomen and waist rolls. Patient is very pleased and can see obvious results from her treatment.
Call Ben Hugo Plastic Surgery at (757) 496-4801 or contact us online to request your personalized consultation.


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Ham and Salad RollsFrom raynaday 11 years ago
- 4 hot dog buns, split shopping list
- prepared mustard shopping list
- 1 cup shredded lettuce shopping list
- 1/4 c. chopped cucumber shopping list
- 2 TBSP. French salad dressing shopping list
- 8 thin slices of boiled ham (from deli or pre-packaged) shopping list
- (The larger rectangle shape works best) shopping list
- 4 dill pickle strips shopping list
How to make it
- Spread both cut sides of hot dog buns with prepared mustard
- In bowl, combine finely chopped lettuce, cucumber and salad dressing.
- Use 2 slices of ham for each sandwich.
- Spoon 1/4 of the lettuce mixture at one end of the 2 slices of ham.
- Top with the pickle strip.
- Roll up ham jellyroll style
- Secure with tooth picks.
- Place on bun.
- Repeat with remainder of ingredients,
- Makes 4 delicious sandwiches
- Make sure your other guests know there are toothpicks in there, we had a "toothpick incident" one time....no one was injured though.....:-)
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We've all seen the plethora of debt consolidation advertising campaigns on TV. There is a great deal of competition in the debt consolidation market because unfortunately, many people are struggling financially and these businesses provide much needed financial relief. Home loans, car loans, credit cards; individuals can get loans from a large range of lenders for practically anything nowadays. The problem is that all these loans are hard to manage and if you fall behind in your monthly repayments, you can end up in a lot of trouble.
The idea behind debt consolidation is that you can take all of your existing debts together and consolidate them into one, easy to manage loan that is simpler and gives you a much clearer understanding of your financial future. For a number of people, there are a range of benefits in consolidating your debts, and this article will take a look at debt consolidation thoroughly and the advantages they provide to give you a better understanding if debt consolidation is a good alternative for your financial position.
The Basics
Debt consolidation allows you to pay off all your current debts with a new loan that generally has different (and in most cases more attractive) interest rates and terms. There are several reasons that individuals use debt consolidation services.
High-Interest Rates
All loans have varying interest rates and terms and conditions, however, credit cards undoubtedly have the highest interest rates of all loans. While credit card companies normally have a no interest period of around a couple of months, the interest rates after this time can escalate up to 25% or higher. If you end up in a position where you're paying 25% interest on your credit card loans, it's likely that your debt will grow much faster than you're able to pay it off. Normally, debt consolidation can provide lower interest rates and better terms and conditions, which can save you a lot of money in the long-run.
Too much confusion with multiple loans
When you have a wide range of debts with varying interest rates and minimum repayments that are due at different times, there's no question that it can be very difficult to manage and can become confusing. This increases the possibility of forgeting a repayment which can give you a poor credit rating. Debt consolidation considerably helps in this scenario by combining all of your debts into one which is significantly easier to take care of and gives you a clearer picture of when you'll be debt free.
High Monthly Repayments
When individuals are encountering multiple debts, it's very difficult to manage your cash flow due to the high minimum repayments required for each debt. In addition to this, different debts have different repayment dates and this can cause individuals to struggle just to make ends meet. If you miss a repayment because you simply don't have the money in the bank, your interest rates are likely to be increased, you can get a bad credit history, and your financial position can go south very quickly. Debt consolidation loans provide one repayment every month, and you can negotiate your monthly repayment amounts based upon the length of time you wish your loan to be.
Having said all this, if you're interested in consolidating your debts, it's paramount that you perform proper research to find the best debt consolidation interest rates and terms and conditions. You'll come across a vast array of debt consolidation companies, some are good, some are bad, and some are outright predatory. Firstly, you'll need to choose a debt consolidation company that has lower interest rates and fees than all of your current debts. You'll also want to take a look at the terms cautiously. Certain consolidation loans can be secured against your home or other assets, and you may be required to pay extra fees such as application fees, legal fees, stamp duty and valuation. The reality is, there is a great deal of homework that needs to be done before you can figure out if debt consolidation is the right option for you.
As you can obviously see, there are a range of benefits associated with debt consolidation for individuals that are struggling financially. Lower interest rates and fees, lower monthly repayments, and less confusion with multiple debts can save you a lot of money in the long-run, and it's possibly better for your emotional well-being too. This article isn't intended to convince you to consolidate your debts, as it all depends upon your financial position. As a result of the complexity and the many variables to consider, it's highly recommended that you seek professional advice so you can at least get an idea of what option is best for you if you're experiencing financial difficulty. In some instances, declaring bankruptcy is a better alternative, so before you make any decisions about your financial future, get in touch with Bankruptcy Experts Toowoomba on 1300 795 575 or visit their website for more details: Bankruptcy Toowoomba


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With 135 different ethnic groups, many wearing distinctive clothing and practicing unique traditions, Myanmar is a mosaic of traditional cultures. Last February I traveled around Myanmar, visiting many of the famous sites, but I found my attention being stolen from the temples and pagodas and directed toward the people. This collection of portraits show the faces of Myanmar's rich and varied culture.
All photos by the author.
This story was produced through the travel journalism programs at MatadorU. Learn more


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Sep 17, 2012
A plane carrying Steve, Senator Ed Hill, and the senator's son & aide is forced down in a storm as it makes its way to an investigative hearing into the senator's conduct during a recent flight. Steve is supposed to testify about the plane the senator was flying, but someone in the group is trying to make sure Steve doesn't make it out alive. Add to this, Oscar is urging Steve to consider the words of his testimony, as the senator was responsible for pushing the funds through that made Steve bionic. Joining John and Paul is thesix1973.com webmaster, Joseph Burns.
Joseph Burns was born in Washington D.C., and grew up there until his family moved to California in the late 70's. A film and TV buff, he attended the Film/Video program at UC Santa Cruz, getting his bachelor's in 1996. After Film School, Joe moved to LA and worked in Post Production. He is the editor of "Skywalker: The David Thompson Story," a one hour sports documentary which aired on NBA-TV and was distributed on DVD by Image Entertainment.
In addition to video editing, Joe has developed websites, interactive CD-ROMs and DVDs. He operates the SMDM fan website "The Six 1973" and is a major contributor/admin at The Bionic Wiki. In 2010, he was recruited to advise Time-Life on The Six Million Dollar Man: The Complete Collection, and was interviewed for the set at the Pasadena Rock N' ComiCon last Spring.
Today Joe lives in San Francisco and is the owner of a very large cat named Fritz.


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The Lesser Trochanter (trochanter minor; small trochanter) is a conical eminence, which varies in size in different subjects; it projects from the lower and back part of the base of the neck.
From its apex three well-marked borders extend; two of these are above—a medial continuous with the lower border of the neck, a lateral with the intertrochanteric crest; the inferior border is continuous with the middle division of the linea aspera.
The summit of the trochanter is rough, and gives insertion to the tendon of the Psoas major.


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On September 6, 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") published final guidance ("Guidance") summarizing its recommendations for medical devices that are connected to each other and to other technology ("interoperable medical devices"). The Guidance finalizes preliminary guidance from January 2016 and is intended to encourage rapid innovation in the marketplace by allowing effective exchange and use of information by and between devices and information technology systems while ensuring safety for patients and users. The goal, according to Bakul Patel, Associate Director for Digital Health in FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health, is to support interoperability that allows "devices talk to each other in a safe and effective way enabling smarter care."
The Guidance notes that device manufacturers must ensure appropriate safety concerns are considered and that reasonable precautions are taken when developing interoperable medical devices to avoid "unforeseen safety and effectiveness issues for the patient, operator, device or system." Examples of these types of safety considerations include the impact of communication failures, which could lead to the exchange of inaccurate, delayed and/or incorrect information, as well as device malfunction, which could lead to patient injury.
The Guidance provides specific recommendations for device design and premarket submissions for device manufacturers, including the following.
- Device labeling should clearly set forth the functional and performance requirements of electronic interfaces and data exchange to minimize risks associated with failure to exchange and/or use data as intended.
- Identification of anticipated users should help direct decisions regarding the electronic interface structure, device design and labeling, as different labeling may be appropriate for different user populations.
- Adequate risk management, verification and validation mechanisms should be included as part of the device design process.
Although FDA guidance is not binding, this Guidance gives insight as to the FDA's current stance on the submission requirements related to information exchange between interoperable medical devices and information technology systems. Patel noted that the FDA's guidance is a "good step towards safer devices, and [the FDA] will continue to work with all stakeholders to adapt along with the technology." This is an area of rapid development, and it is likely that the FDA's views on this subject will continue to change as more interoperable medical devices are developed and the FDA gains experience on the subject matter. We will continue to monitor and report on this topic as information becomes available.
For assistance with medical device questions or other health IT counsel needs, please contact:
- Melissa Markey at (248) 740-7505 or firstname.lastname@example.com;
- Tony Caldwell at (317) 977-1469 or firstname.lastname@example.com; or
- Your regular Hall Render attorney.


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My poor hips are fried. While figuring out how to repair or replace them I'll be taking shorter and easier rides. This morning's ride was back to the duck pond with a thermos of tea Easy 10 miler with just a touch over 800 feet of gain.
My hips may be fried (one a little more then the other) and while hiking and assorted other activities are on hold I can still ride in comfort laid back on three wheels. You gotta love recumbent cycling, so easy on the body and yet so good for it. How sad it is that people can't break away from the herd and explore the world of recumbent cycling. Right now my trike is the only thing that's keeping me active and in good shape mentally and physically.
As long as I take it easy and pop some ibuprofen it looks like I'll be riding my "most excellent" trikes right up until the day my hips are sliced and diced and riding soon thereafter.
|Tea time at the duck pond.
|Starting to warm up, headed home via my favorite shortcut.


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Screencast: Configuring a Flash Professional Project in FDT
Update: This video has been taken down.
Well, I had some free time, with all of the missing Flash Camp Boston I'm doing, so I thought I'd put together a screencast demonstrating how to set up FDT and Flash Professional. This is my first ever screencast, so, forgive the "uh"s, "umm"s, and any tangential rambling. I'm planning on doing a lot of screencasts in the future,
so I'm testing out different software. So, until I figure out what software and screen resolution I want to use, I'm resorting to hacking Jing's embed code. If the video below isn't big enough (and it probably isn't), hit this link to see the full version. Update: I've obtained a license for ScreenFlow (thanks to my boss), and will be using it to do screencasts from now on. I ran over my Screencast.com bandwidth limit, which is actually a very good thing, all thanks to you! The only bad news is that I had to record the SWF in ScreenFlow (yes, because I was too lazy to try to convert it or re-record it), but the good news is that there are no bandwidth issues and it's much more manageable in WordPress now. Enjoy.
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Samantha is an esteemed Physiotherapist with a ballet background and close to 10 years experience. She has acquired vast skills in a range of clinical areas since graduating with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) degree from the University of Sydney. Samantha commenced working as a physiotherapist at Westmead Children's Hospital – treating a diversity of children's based conditions – before moving into private practice where she has developed a strong reputation for providing the highest quality care for her clients, from the elite dancer and sportsperson through to those simply wanting to lead a more comfortable and active life.
Samantha has a special interest in assisting clients to progress from their pain experience to the attainment of their goals by utilising the best evidence-based practices.
Samantha's skill set extends to dance. As a former dance student herself, she understands the importance of preventing injuries, chronic injury management and fixing those niggles fast. Sam understands that providing alternative activities to maintain fitness, strength, and flexibility when an injury occurs is the cornerstone to a dancer's recovery through every part of their lifespan.
Samantha also takes a keen interest in managing, understanding and rehabilitating aerial and pole-dancing clients as these two fitness forms grow in popularity.
Samantha is passionate about continuing education and is currently undertaking post-graduate Masters in the area of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy through La Trobe University. She looks forward to integrating these advanced skills and training into her clinical practice.


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Godly Play
On Sunday mornings at 10:15 am, Saint Matthew's offers Godly Play, a Montessori-based spiritual formation program. Godly Play gives our children - and the adults who teach them - an extraordinary opportunity to deepen their faith in Christ. Godly Play presumes that children have an experience of God, the sacred stories, liturgical lessons and parables told in Godly Play classes provide the foundation for each child to use his or her imagination to deepen their spirituality.
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Preview from the December 2011/January 2012 edition of the Glover Park Gazette:
An urban camping excursion took a violent turn near midnight on Saturday, November 12, after a married couple who live near the National Cathedral decided to spend the night in Bryce Park, the triangular green space bordered by Wisconsin Ave., Massachusetts Ave., and Garfield St. The husband had brought two knives with him, supposedly for the couple's protection, the wife told police. But while the two were lying down, the husband told his wife, "One of us has to die" and attacked her, court documents state. Though suffering from multiple stab wounds and a punctured lung, the wife ran into the street and flagged down a cab driver, who called 911. The husband remained on the scene, though he would not give his name to police. He was arrested and charged with assault with intent to kill. A preliminary hearing in his case was scheduled for November 28. This column does not typically identify assault victims; the husband's name is being withheld to protect the identity of his wife.


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Our Club's Annual "Bear Bogey" Golf Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, September 17, 2017, at Sequoia Woods Country Club (SWCC) in Arnold. Golf check in is 2:30pm with tee time at 3:00pm. The format is a nine hole scramble. This event is open to Ski Club members and their significant other. Dinner follows the tournament at Sequoia Woods at 6pm. Non-golfers are welcome to join us for dinner.
The sign-up deadline is September 12th. We need 24 players signed up by that date to hold the event.
The cost for the golf tournament is:
$30.00 for non SWCC members
$5.00 for SWCC members with cart privileges
$15.00 for SWCC members without cart privileges
The buffet dinner will be served at 6:00pm on the patio. The buffet includes Chef's veggie lasagna, Chicken Marsala over pasta with mushrooms, Caesar salad, bread and butter, and iced tea. The cost of the dinner is $21.00 which includes the tip.
Please send the sign-up form along with your golf/dinner check payable to Bear Valley Ski Club before September 12th. All information is on the sign-up form!
Thanks to our Golf Tournament Chair Andy for organizing this fun event!


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Police use Narcan to save life
|October 1, 2016
On Sept. 30, 2016, at about 8:31 p.m., Middletown Police were dispatched to the area of Foxtail Lane in reference to a report of an overdose. Upon arrival, the 21-year-old subject was found not breathing and unresponsive from an apparent heroin overdose. Officers on scene administered Naloxone to the unresponsive subject. Shortly after being administered the Naloxone, the subject began to breathe and gained consciousness. The subject was then transported to Middletown Emergency Room for further treatment.


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The University of Alabama really, really wants to land prized college football recruit Alvin Kamara in 2013. So much so that they recently utilized one of the most interesting recruiting tactics we've ever seen. They arranged for 105 letters to be mailed to the four-star running back—on the same exact day.
"There were 105 letters from Alabama," says Kamara, who admits that he didn't read all of them. "It's because they want me."
Uh, ya think? Aside from the Crimson Tide, Kamara is also being recruited heavily by Syracuse, Mississippi State, Florida, Georgia, Clemson, and a handful of other college football teams. So it's safe to say he's gotten his fair share of recruitment letters. But, 105 in a single day? That's gotta land him in the Guinness Book of World Records or something.
[via Rivals]
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Dilated Eyes When Exercising
The size of your pupils fluctuates dozens of time during the day in response to changing light. Assuming you're not exercising in the dark, some other factor is at play if your pupils are dilated during a workout. Dilated pupils should be low on your list of worries unless they're accompanied by other symptoms, but taking note of your pupils can give you clues about whether you're exercising as safely as possible.
Pupil Dilation Basics
The round, dark pupils inside the colored iris of the eye are openings that get larger, or dilate, to allow more light into the eye when necessary. Your pupils dilate when you're in a dark place, then get smaller once exposed to light. The pupils will also dilate when you're under a great deal of stress; your body takes stress as a sign of a threat, so it's biologically wired to take in more light so you can deal with the danger. Enlarged pupils can also result from heat stress or drug use, they can be a sign of a medical problem or they can indicate that you are attracted to the person you're looking at.
If your pupils dilate after a prolonged workout on a hot day, it's possible you're suffering from heat exhaustion or heat stroke. These conditions occur when your body is overheated and dehydrated. Dilated pupils alone aren't a sign you have heat exhaustion, but they may go along with headache, nausea, cramps and extreme thirst. If you develop symptoms of heat exhaustion, you must stop exercising and start drinking water and electrolyte replacement drinks right away. If you leave heat exhaustion untreated, it can progress to heat stroke. The symptoms of this extremely dangerous condition can include hot, pale skin, rapid pulse and pupils that not only dilate, but stay dilated when exposed to light. Call for emergency medical help if you suspect you have heat stroke.
Since dilated pupils are your body's natural response to stress and danger, and exercise can help you mitigate stress, you aren't likely to have dilated pupils during a yoga class or jog around the block. However, if your workout is a high-stress one, your pupils may dilate because your body is under pressure. Climbing a rock wall or taking a boot camp-style exercise class, complete with screaming instructor, may send a "fight or flight" signal to your brain. As long as you stretch thoroughly, drink plenty of water and stop exercising if you feel pain or sickness, you may continue with your intense workout, but if you feel anxious during exercising, switch to something more low-key.
Other Causes
A concussion, or brain injury, is usually temporary and commonly accompanied by nausea and dizziness. Dilated pupils can be a sign that your concussion is serious, so if you notice this symptom after knocking heads with someone or getting hit in the head with a ball, get medical help right away. Certain drugs, such as marijuana, cocaine and amphetamines, cause dilated pupils. Never exercise if you're under the effects of drugs. They'll dull your senses and reaction times and increase your risk of injury.
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text: Cell C's head office in Johannesburg. (Gareth van Zyl) RELATED ARTICLES Hands off WhatsApp, say Fin24 users WhatsApp faces possible regulation in SA Fin24 users reject WhatsApp regulation Johannesburg - South Africa's third largest mobile network Cell C says that possible local regulation of over-the-top (OTT) services like WhatsApp could harm the industry and consumers.OTT services - which range from WhatsApp to Skype and Google Hangouts - allow users to make messages and calls over data networks - typically at lower costs than traditional telephone calls or SMS.But local growth of these services prompted top chief executives at Vodacom and MTN last year to call for regulation of OTT services.READ: Vodacom calls for OTT regulation & MTN targets 'free loading' WhatsAppAnd now that call has been taken to the Portfolio Committee on Telecommunications and Postal Services which said in a statement on Thursday that "mobile operators are requesting that Parliament consider passing a policy or regulations of data services on mobile networks such that they generate revenue for carrying the data services on their bandwidth infrastructure".READ: WhatsApp faces possible regulation in South AfricaThe committee has scheduled hearings on January 26 to discuss possible regulation of OTT services in South Africa.However, in light of the upcoming hearings, Cell C is taking a different stance to its rivals on the matter."We strongly believe that this (regulating OTT players) could be to the detriment of the industry and consumer at large," Cell C chief executive officer, Jose Dos Santos, told Fin24 via an email response."Contrary to our competitors, Cell C has been embracing the services offered by OTTs," Dos Santos told Fin24.Cell C provides free access to Facebook and basic internet services through Internet.org. The company also offers unlimited WhatsApp at R5 per month, Dos Santos explained.The Cell C CEO further said his company plans to attend the OTT hearings on January 26."It is key for mobile operators and OTTs to find innovative ways to work together and we look forward to building on our existing partnerships with the OTTs," he added.Cell C is South Africa's third largest operator with 22 million subscribers in South Africa. Read more about: cell c | jose dos santos | regulation share:


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I raved about the first issue of this series, and rightly so. It was a smart, energetic opening that was filled with Skrulls from "Secret Invasion" but wasn't bound by them. I'm glad to see that, after four issues, "Captain Britain and MI: 13" remains a superior Marvel comic.
This issue wraps up the opening story arc, and even with its giant panels of battle and mayhem, Paul Cornell and Leonard Kirk manage to pack a lot into this comic. Over the last three isssues, Skrulls have attacked, Captain Britain has died and come back to life, the Black Knight has fallen, Pete Wisdom has made a deal with the Devil, and. . .
Well, I could go on, but you get the point. Stuff happens here.
And in this issue, we see the climax and the aftermath. And yet Cornell doesn't pack his story with captions or hyper-compressed dialogue. Everything unfolds at the appropriate speed, lingering over the small details -- like John the Skrull's defiance -- when necessary, but opening up the floodgates with violence when needed. Cornell's pacing has certainly improved since his "Wisdom" series, and I liked that one a lot. But it jumped from incident to incident a bit too jarringly, and didn't develop a clear arc throughout its six issues. Here, though, Cornell harnesses his ideas into the service of the story, and he's easily become one of the top five writers at Marvel. I know he's an experienced writer in other media, but he's made the leap to comics quickly, and with style.
This issue opens with a magic-enhanced Super-Skrull battling an Excalibur-wielding Captain Britain (who, if you haven't been keeping up, has not only been reborn, but reborn with a sleek, less militaristic costume). And the issue builds from there, with several climactic moments and a scene on the final page that -- while telegraphed a bit -- was certainly a treat.
What makes this comic work, I think, isn't so much the art, which is fine. It's better than fine. Leonard Kirk does a nice job with everything here -- let's call the style he uses in this series a mix of Alan Davis and Barry Kitson. That sounds good, right? So the art does what it's supposed to, although I wouldn't buy it just to look at the nice panels. It's really the relationships between the characters that makes it all work so well. Cornell had "Wisdom" as a lead-in (although as a MAX series, I'm not sure how that works), but even without those six prequel issues, he clearly distinguishes between the rather large cast almost immediately. Four issues in, we know who's who and what they're all about. We get the relationship between Tink and Pete Wisdom. We see what John the Skrull is made of. We even learn what makes the Black Knight tick, and what kind of person Faiza is. (And, not to spoil anything, but Faiza is a very important addition to the series, as you'll see.) Cornell is good at portraying these characters within a plot that is relatively traditional.
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An interesting article at the Pulse on the DC series Manhunter lead me to go over to the Manhunter message board at DC Comics, and, of course, to a board topic titled "Will this book be collected as a trade?" As an Identity Crisis tie-in, I'm certainly interested, so let me answer a resounding "I hope so," and invite any who're interested to reply like-wise to this topic, and I'll send the petition to DC's Letters to the Editors if I get enough responses. And, for that matter, let's see a trade of the new Firestorm series, too.
At the same time, let me answer the comment of "rjdroll" on that thread, who said "Morons who are possessed with the 'Wait for the Trade' mentality are what is killing this industry." Everyone is certainly entitled to their own opinion, but I'm reminded of what Joe Casey wrote (I think. I could be wrong), that it's not the fault of "wait for trade-ers" if the industry's going bad (if it is at all. Of which I'm not convinced either. But.). Consumers are allowed to want what they want. In a (very) rudimentary form, that's "demand." If waiting for the trade is hurting the industry, it's because comic book companies aren't meeting supply -- that is, maybe the fact that all the (hypothetical) people waiting for the Manhunter trade and not buying the monthly issues will ultimately cause the series' (or Fallen Angel's demise, but if there's enough people waiting for the trade to save the monthly title, that's DC's fault for not coming up with the marketing research and strategy that puts the trade out there, despite low monthly sales. I know I'm talking about something of an overhaul of the comic book industry, but that's not the consumers' faults; that's lack of imagination on the part of the companies. Marvel, at least, seems to have something of the right idea in that you can count on their trade schedule like (most of the time) the Long Island Railroad. They're making trades the means, instead of leaving them for the end. DC's gotten better--highly, extremely better--but they still need to find a way of tapping the trade market with these new, do-or-die titles like Manhunter.
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I live in Ljungskile on the west coast of Sweden. My main interest are behavior, learning and animal welfare, and currently I spend some of my time in Töreboda (Sötåsen Agricultular Highschool) working on a project on behavior management with their smaller animials, staff and students.
I consider myself really lucky, with animal behavior and welfare being both my passion and my profession. Lecturing and coaching is almost as fun as getting to work directly with the animals 🙂 Mostly I've been working with dogs, dog owners and dog training instructors, but nowadays I'm increasingly working with behavior management in other species (mostly pets and zoo animals), and with human learners of course.
I used to work as a teacher (middle school and high school), but giving seminars and writing the agility book eventually took up too much of my time and since 2006 I've been working full time in Carpe Momentum. I'm also a board member in the Swedish Association for Behavior Analysis (www.swaba.se).
Animals have always been an important part of my life, and I was fortunate to grow up with cats, rabbits and horses. Together with beautiful Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Sickan I entered the Swedish Working Dog Club in 1992. We got involved in competitive training right away, first and foremost obedience but also some agility, tracking and other activities.
In 1993 phalène Misty, aka Her Royal Highness :-), entered my life. A phenomenal personality, obedience competitor and agility star (including winning the Swedish Nationals in 1998 and competing in the World Championships twice), she stayed with me until the honorable age of 18,5.
Misty's son Soya (1998-2016) has also had an active agility life; in addition, he has competed in as different venues as blood tracking and lure coursing. Since age 13 he was living a life in luxury with my cousin Karin, where he had been thrilled to get a a new carreer in freestyle (retired at 16…) <3
Currently living with me is "just" border collie Tizla (born – 06), who doesn't have many competitive merits to brag about but instead spends her time teaching me a thing or two about behavior, welfare and everyday life skills. In addition, we of course endulge in play and training just for fun!
So for a long time period I competed most every weekend. Currently that's replaced by giving seminars and workshops – and to my surprise, that actually gives a similar kick 🙂
I have a blog, but it's unfortunately mostly in Swedish. There is however a series of posts in English on "dealing with mistakes", starting here: https://djurtranarskolan.wordpress.com/2013/02/08/what-do-i-do-when-my-animal-makes-a-mistake-part-1-intro/


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Christmas Eve, 2017
Isaiah 9:2-7, Psalm 96, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1-20
Preached by Pastor Anna C. Haugen, Augustana and Birka Lutheran Churches, Underwood, ND
May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord.
Grace and peace to you from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
I have a confession to make. This year, I have not found it easy to get into the Christmas spirit. I have spent a lot of time wondering what difference it makes that Jesus was born, in this world in which so many terrible things have happened. This year, I have not enjoyed the candle-light that comes with Advent and Christmas. The light in the darkness imagery, which I usually find powerful, has been corrupted by current events. Specifically, Charlottesville, and the Nazis who paraded down its streets one night, carrying torches and calling for the murder of anyone they didn't like. Those torches brought light, but only so that they could cast deeper shadows. Which then begs the question: what kind of light are we waiting for? What is the light that shines in the darkness, bringing good news? Which brings up another question: what kind of savior are we waiting for? What kind of savior is this baby Jesus, born in a manger two thousand years ago? Which leads to the final question: what difference does it all make? What does it matter, to you or to me or to anyone, that two thousand years ago a poor Jewish baby named Jesus was born in a backwater village, grew up, lived for about thirty years, before being executed for treason and blasphemy?
There's all kinds of light, and there's all kinds of saviors. If you had asked most Roman citizens in the year that Jesus was born if they needed a savior, they would have said they already had one. Emperor Augustus was the 'savior' of the Roman Empire. That was his official title. They put it on all the money. He saved them from disorder by seizing control and turning the Republic into a dictatorship. He saved them from war by brutally putting down Rome's enemies so that none of them would dare oppose him again. He was the biggest, the best, the most powerful, and so he won control of everything, and 'right' and 'good' and 'truth' were whatever he said they were. If you were one of his supporters, life was pretty good. If you weren't, however, or if you just happened to be one of the masses of people he didn't care about one way or another, life got worse. Emperor Augustus brought light to some people by making the world darker for others. He saved some people by hurting others.
All too often, that's what the world thinks light and salvation are supposed to look like. And when you are scared, or upset, or hurting, or angry, or proud and someone promises you that they will fix all your problems for you, it's very easy to go along with it. To say that if a good life for me and my people means that other people have to get clobbered and hurt, well, it's worth it. To say that the power to hurt and control others is what makes a person or a nation great. To go through life with your fists up, expecting the worst, assuming that anybody who isn't your family or tribe is out to get you and you've got to get them first. To look for the kind of light that you can control and use as a weapon, the kind of safety that's rooted in hurting others before they can hurt you. And it seems like a lot of people are looking for that kind of light and salvation. We've all seen it, in the rhetoric of politicians, in rants on facebook, in the torches and online mobs of white supremacists.
But the light that God gives is not a weapon, and it's not something we can control, and God did not create us to treat the rest of God's creation like enemies, and God's salvation is not based on hurting others before they get a chance to do it to you. God's salvation is not about temporary safety from people we hate or fear. God's salvation is about creating a world where hate and fear are gone, permanently, a world where all people—even those we believe are our enemies—have a good and safe and happy place.
God's light is Jesus Christ, who lived and died without a scrap of earthly power to his name. He was born a poor child in the middle of nowhere, member of a race that's spent most of its existence getting pushed around by just about everybody. He was born in a stable, and while angels heralded his birth, the only humans who took any note were poor shepherds and weird foreigners called magi. And that baby, that savior grew up, but he didn't grow up with power to rival the self-professed savior of the world, Emperor Augustus. Jesus the savior grew up with quite a different power, a different salvation. A power that's about healing and justice for all people, not just those on top of the heap.
Listen to the words of Isaiah: all the boots of the tramping warriors, all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire. All the trappings of violence and hate, all the weapons of oppression, will be destroyed. There will simply be no place for them in God's kingdom. All people will be free, from whatever holds them captive: freed from unjust laws and bullies and abusers, but also freed from fear and greed and hate. That's the salvation that Jesus brings. A world where nobody walks around with their fists up to fight with, but with their arms open to embrace with. And the light he brings is a light for all people who live in darkness. It's a light that obliterates the shadows, instead of making them loom larger. It's a light that brings joy for all people—not just the chosen few, but for all of creation, all humans and animals and rocks and plants and stars.
That's the kind of light and salvation that Jesus brings. It's not just for a few people, it's for everybody. And while the fullness of that light will not be seen until Christ comes again to judge the living and the dead, we as Christians live in response to it. We can't control the world, but we are called to let Christ shape our response to it. We are called to live in the light of that future reality, to live as people who walk in light and not in darkness, people who have seen the salvation of God. We are called to live as people who know that the baby Jesus, born in a manger, has made and is making a real difference in the world and will continue to do so.
The world has a lot of darkness in it, and there are some people who want to make that darkness deeper, or who think that light and salvation and safety belong only to themselves. But we are called to spread the light to all people who walk in darkness. We are called to open our arms to embrace all of God's children in love, as Mary and Joseph embraced their baby boy, as Jesus himself embraced all people who came to him. We are called to live lives of joy, knowing that God has given us light and salvation. We are called to remember that Christ is here, with us, now, this night and every moment of our lives, and that Christ is at work in us and through us even when the world seems darkest.
May we always follow the true light of Christ, and may that light shine forth for all the world.


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Everybody has a good story to tell and here is ours: two expatriated surfers and two passionates of the Island of the Gods – walking barefoot, a flower in the hair, salty lips after a good surf session, the smell of the sea, the tasty street food, and the same dream floating in the air waiting to turn magic into reality.
After the success achieved with Bali Monkey House – Hostel, we dared to start a second project. Aimed at keeping the same idea of good vibes we added to the recipe: more comfort, fun, and surf. Especially surf!
Bali Monkey House – Surf Camp is our treasure. A model house in the heart of Canggu, where we have gathered details from our many trips with a touch of "home". Our aim is to create an idyllic place where friends and family can come together and share a great time.
It is a home for all kinds of travelers! From surfers eager to ride good waves and beginners hoping to catch their first one, to lovers of local cuisine, or sporty people and explorers wishing to discover the island … In a nutshell: travelers that inspire and go with the flow.
We love the culture, environment, and local life of Bali. We have chosen the best aspects to be reflected in every corner of the house, room, piece of art hanging on the wall and ingredient in our kitchen. We want to go the extra mile and provide you with the highest quality of essentials and, maybe, you may never want to leave this place (like us)!