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Is It 'Anti-Orthodox' To Seek A Safer Community?
Editor & Publisher of The NY Jewish Week.
It is sad, if not maddening, when this newspaper is labeled "anti-Orthodox" for its reporting on scandals and other disturbing incidents in a segment of the community whose culture places a high value on policing itself.
Such accusations are not new, but they have ratcheted up significantly in recent days following the tragic death of young Leiby Kletzky of Borough Park, and The Jewish Week's report and Editorial (July 22 issue) calling into question the role of the much-respected community watchdog group, Shomrim, in terms of its procedures and relations with law enforcement authorities.
The headline last week of an Orthodox magazine, Ami, used the word "slander" in referring to our reporting on Shomrim. Rabbi Avi Shafran, director of public affairs for Agudath Israel of America, wrote in Ami, where he is editor at large, that The Jewish Week "seems bent on viewing and portraying the charedi community with" a "jaundiced eye."
Marvin Schick, an expert in the field of Jewish education who writes a paid-for column in The Jewish Week, goes further in his criticism, proclaiming in a blog that "Orthodoxy-bashing is alive and well" at The Jewish Week, which he said has reached a new low in offering up "a vile exercise in group libel."
We generally choose not to respond to such charges, trusting that our readers can judge for themselves over time whether or not we are biased in our coverage. But such inflammatory rhetoric should not go unchallenged.
It should be noted that The Jewish Week, chastised for alleged insensitivity, published a full-page article on the large-scale communal search for Leiby in our July 15 issue ("Volunteers Scour Borough Park For Missing Child"), which went to press while the youngster's whereabouts were still unknown.
The following week's issue featured on Page 1, in addition to the Shomrim story, a lyrical essay, "Lamentations: Loss of a child, of a shul, haunts the city," by Associate Editor Jonathan Mark, that included a description of his shiva call to the Kletzky family, and a Media column, "Haredi Sensitivity," that praised Hamodia, a "Torah Jewry" newspaper, for its sensitive coverage of the tragedy.
In addition, last week's issue included a Page 3 report, "Helping Families Ease The Mourning Process," highlighting the volunteer efforts of Misaskim, the independent Orthodox group that assists families (including the Kletzkys) during shiva.
Would such a range of coverage be found in a publication bent on "Orthodoxy bashing"?
The crux of the matter, though, goes deeper, to the role of a community newspaper. We believe it is to report as fully and accurately as possible, seeking to combine journalistic integrity with Jewish values, with a duty to expose as well as a need to protect.
In this case, we sought not to expose Shomrim but to raise legitimate concerns about its practices in the hopes of better protecting the community.
Rabbi Shafran, in his critique, acknowledged that Shomrim's practices and relationship with the police – issues raised by concerned members of the NYPD sensitive to the community — may need to be addressed. But he maintained "it is not a matter that deserves to be exploited by any reputable publication."
We took comfort in a letter written to Ami magazine from a reader, Faigy Klein, who noted that "the relationship between the Shomrim was not exploited, it was explored, and every thinking person is free to draw their own conclusion."
She asserted that our report "had nothing to do with vilifying the charedi community and everything to do with the quest for the truth," and suggested that Ami take up investigative reporting and "find out the truth and possible mistakes which were made in the Leiby Kletzky case … and the lessons learned from all this."
Similarly, Binyamin Flamm, another reader writing to Ami, called the magazine's report "a full frontal attack on The Jewish Week, unwarranted and irresponsible."
He wrote: "It is far from libelous to say that within 'strictly Orthodox' communities there is a general sense of taking care of issues internally before going to the secular authorities, if at all. I don't think the leaders of many of these communities would argue this point and some would be proud of it."
Flamm concluded his letter to Ami: "It is a disservice to your readers to attack a publication that tries to shed some light on a troubling incident which deserves a thorough review."
I write these words virtually on the eve of Tisha B'Av, commemorating the destruction of the Temples in Jerusalem and attributed by some sages to the belief that the Jews of that time were engaged in sinat chinam, or causeless hatred, one for the other.
I note with a deep sense of irony and a heavy heart that our critics no doubt ascribe such feelings to The Jewish Week. We do not see it that way. Far from it, and we harbor no such feelings in return.
We and our critics may disagree over tactics and strategy, particularly in terms of calling the police rather than a rabbinic authority when abuse is suspected – and immediately, when a child goes missing – but we share the same goals.
It has been said that the antidote to causeless hatred is causeless love, caring for our fellow Jews beyond measure or reason. Perhaps on the way to reaching that idealistic level, we can all focus on what connects rather than divides us, and how best to protect and strengthen the community that is our common heritage and our future.


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James Swisher is a collaborative healthcare leader and advisor who brings more than 20 years of experience in hospital and homecare operations and performance improvement. Coupling his experience with extensive certifications in engineering, Lean Six Sigma, and project management, James is skilled at identifying and addressing the root cause of issues to gain meaningful and sustainable improvements in operational efficiency and cost.
James served as Vice President of Support Services for a multi-hospital system, overseeing 14 departments, including Biomedical Services, Engineering Services, Environmental Services, Food & Nutrition Services, Hospitality Services, and Security Services. He understands the important role these critical services play in the patient experience and in a hospital's bottom line. James's support services team consistently led the health system in patient satisfaction, operational efficiency, and cost management. In addition, he has operational leadership experience in Supply Chain Management and Pharmacy, where he led an organizational clinical quality value analysis program, partnering with physicians to select and implement optimal therapeutic solutions and significantly lower costs. James also has experience in overseeing an enterprise Project Management Office, managing a portfolio of both large scale projects and focused healthcare services improvement efforts. And, with experience as a successful chief executive for a homecare company, James understands that healthcare extends beyond the four walls of the hospital.
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which I reviewed in 2012.)
Throw into the mix the experiences of Irishness, of homosexuality, and of the grinding travails of a workaday life, and you've got a potent concoction of captivating tales. The most captivating for me was the story "The Name of the Game," about a suddenly widowed woman named Nancy who discovers that her dead husband has left behind a large amount of debt from their third-rate supermarket business in small-town Ireland. To dig herself out of her financial hole, Nancy scrounges to launch a chip shop and an off-license, and the two businesses prove to be a roaring success. Too much of a success, as it turns out, since it drives a wedge between her and high school-aged son Gerard, who wants to take over the business from her the minute he graduates. But Nancy's plan is to sell the businesses to wipe out their debts and then move the family to Dublin to create better opportunities for her children. The scene in which Gerard learns of her true plans is as heartbreaking as it is chilling.
There are other stellar pieces in this book. The collection opens with the story "The Use of Reason," about a professional thief who finds himself in the possession of an expensive piece of art that he struggles to liquidate into easy cash. I also enjoyed the piece "A Song", about a musician son named Noel who discovers that his estranged mother, a much more famous musician, is playing in the small Irish club he is in. This story has a companion piece, "Famous Blue Raincoat" (a reference to the famed Leonard Cohen song), told from the perspective of that mum, a woman named Lisa, who has abandoned her musical career and the son (Noel) that she had long ago to launch a new family. The story roils back to her musician days and what it cost her sister Julie, who was also in the band. Both stories touch on this idea of how family connections may not be the strongest in our lives, or strong enough to endure the artistic dreams that we hold to be more important.
Not every story in Mothers and Sons engaged me. After such a lively combination of tales in the first half of the book, I must confess to flatlining through "A Journey" and "Three Friends." But then Tóibín came roaring back with a great closer, a story called "A Long Winter," about a family's search for its missing mother who went wandering into a massive snow storm after she was called out on her hitherto undisclosed drinking problem. The grief that her son, the narrator, goes through as he realizes that she is most likely dead and her body won't be found until the spring thaw, is truly gripping. This story touches on themes of disclosure and how far we can push the ones we love until we've pushed them too far. It was a strong, and strongly understated, finisher for what was (for the most part) a deeply immersive and harrowing collection of short stories.
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Job Title: LPN Inpatient | Fort Yates Dialysis | Fort Yates
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Department : Fort Yates Dialysis
Job Schedule: Full Time
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Hours Per Shift: 12 hr
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for patients of all ages. Functions in a structured care setting and adheres to the policies and procedures established by Sanford.
Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the patient in the relevant clinical setting and possess the ability to perform testing to assess data reflective of the patient's status and to interpret appropriately the information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to the age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed. Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for nursing to provide patient care and treatment. Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients. Functions within the scope and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Sanford Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.
Adheres to legal regulations and organizational policies when discussing patient health information.;Responsible for promoting a safe environment for patients, families, staff, residents, and visitors and working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary health care team to provide the best outcomes for patients.;Promote a safe and therapeutic environment by providing appropriate monitoring and surveillance of the care environment.;Participate in health teaching developed by a licensed practitioner or registered nurse.;Participate and be part of a healthcare team to conduct focused nursing assessments and contribute to the plan of care.;Observe patients, document and report changes in patient condition, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and take any necessary action.;Implement interventions that are assigned, ordered or prescribed by licensed practitioner or registered nurse.;Establishes and maintains productive working relationships within and outside of own area.;Communicate relevant information with patients and health team members to ensure quality and continuity of care.;
Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements of the department and facility.
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For those of you who are still grappling with leftover turkey, here is another recipe that you might want to try. I think it is just about the ideal after-turkey-dinner recipe because it contains turkey, mashed potatoes, and green beans. I'm not sure where this recipe came from, but it's very tasty.
Green Bean and Turkey Casserole
2 cups cubed cooked turkey or chicken
2 cups fresh or frozen cooked green beans
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/3 cup milk (plus additional for moistening mashed potatoes)
approximately 2 cups cooked mashed potatoes (make extra the day of your feast)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup French fried onions (from can or bag)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix turkey, green beans, soup, and milk. Pour into a two quart greased casserole dish. (If you have a little leftover stuffing you can add this too.) Moisten mashed potatoes with a little milk and whisk to fluff them up. Spread on top of turkey/green bean mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake about 25 mins. or until bubbly. Top with french fried onions and return to oven for about 5 more minutes. Enjoy!
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Mayor Nirenberg and City Council Ride Barge to River Walk Inaugural
More than 600 people gathered at the Arneson River Theatre in the late afternoon heat to watch the outdoor inaugural celebration.
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More than 600 people gathered at the Arneson River Theatre in the late afternoon heat to watch the outdoor inaugural celebration.
In a ceremony preceded by a handshake with outgoing Mayor Ivy Taylor, Ron Nirenberg was sworn in as mayor of San Antonio Wednesday morning.
Ivy Taylor will not be remembered as a mayor who had a vision and and carried it through to fruition.
San Antonio's new mayor and six new City Council members will be officially inaugurated on Wednesday, June 21 at the Arneson River Theatre.
The Northside was considered a stronghold for Taylor, but Nirenberg captured a majority in dozens of precincts that favored Taylor in the general election.
There are a number of issues this Council faces as soon as its members return – The fiscal year 2018 budget discussions, for example, begin in August.
William "Cruz" Shaw ousted incumbent Councilman Alan Warrick (D2) in Saturday's runoff while Roberto Treviño (D1), narrowly held on to his seat.
Early vote totals for Saturday's runoff election show Councilman Ron Nirenberg (D8) ahead by 7.6 percentage points, 53.8% to 46.2% respectively.
Skipping the runoff election wasn't a hard decision.
In the initial May 6 ballot, fewer than one in 10 voters were under age 34, though they represent more than a third of San Antonio's voting age population.


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Summary of Recommendations to USAID
To foster local capacity development, one needs to "water" the local contextual garden. In this respect USAID can:
Foster relationships between and among local development players and serve as an energetic leader facilitating communication. So much effort is wasted and time lost because this CSO does not know what that NGO has already done and both are ignorant of business efforts that more or less duplicate what they already tried.
Support debate and research on major issues related to the enabling environment for civil society.
Establish trained Mission-based capacity development teams that remain in place for at least five years at a few USAID missions (probably those that show real interest in being involved). A labor-intensive effort, the team could play many roles. These would emerge from the contextual circumstances themselves. They could play roles such as "collaborator," "sounding board," "disturbance generator," "rescuer," "talent scout". Roles like these are borrowed from the Grantcraft effort that the Ford Foundation started.
Safeguard this effort from political shifts. Effort should be taken to protect this (Implementation and Procurement Reform Objective Two) effort from shifting political priorities, funding uncertainty and the procurement constraints that typically govern USAID's partnerships. Because trust is such an important element of many local relationships, it is critical that this initiative and lure of funds not be replaced by a new priority in a subsequent administration.
Rebrand. A re-branding of the 'Local Capacity Development' initiative might help to build trust within local communities. For example:
- Consider developing a new logo/branding strategy for this effort that separates it from USAID's traditional branding (and the reputation that comes with it in certain countries).
- 'Local Capacity Development' might imply a Western-centric notion of capacity. Consider renaming it to better reflect whose definition of capacity is being developed.
- Instead of 'donor' and 'recipient', try using terms that reflect equal roles in the partnership.
Maintain relationships even after awards have ended. In capacity development work, donors might build into their projects a "safety valve" -- an individual from the project who remains on offer as a resource for the entity even after the project has ended. This affords the organization the opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions as their capacity development process continues; and allows the donor to learn about what worked and what did not.
Reports & Findings
Main Report
The broad conclusions of the Learning Agenda research project tend to go against the tide of the development assistance industry. This final report ends with scores of recommendations under different headings, from changes needed in overall culture of the agency to procedures in human resource development.February, 2014
New Directions in Local Capacity Development: Embracing a Systems Perspective
Organizational network analysis of relationships in a country's development ecosystem.November, 2013
Summary of Recommendations to USAID On Local Capacity Development
Three-page document outlining key principles for local capacity development observed from the research, strategies to get there, and more. References resources and measurement schemes to aid in the process of capacity development approaches.February, 2014
USAID's Local Capacity Development Efforts: Past and Present
Since the 1990s, USAID has placed increasing emphasis on developing the technical and organizational capacities of local organizations. In the second decade of the 2000s, USAID is moving to funding local organizations directly rather than through sub-grants with U.S. NGOs.August, 2013


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"No one has yet realized the wealth of sympathy, the kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of the child. The effort of every true education should be to unlock that treasure." — Emma Goldman
REACH Leadership STEAM Academy is a college preparatory elementary school which is dedicated to bridging the socioeconomic, racial, and digital divide for underserved youth. Our dedicated and highly trained teaching staff is committed to preparing our students for success in college and equipping them to meet the demands of a global society. We are committed to developing confident, articulate leaders who will use their life experiences and education to create positive changes in their own lives and within their communities and beyond.
Central to our mission is the unwavering belief that if given the proper tools, all students can succeed in school and in the most competitive colleges and universities. REACH believes that all students must be prepared for higher education and equipped with the skills and the choice to pursue it at the highest levels.
As a nurturing learning community, REACH Leadership STEAM Academy (REACH) cultivates and empowers global-literate students who have the knowledge, critical thinking skills, and attitudes to become influential contributors in an ever-changing global society. REACH believes in a student-centered approach to learning that encourages all students to become compassionate, innovative, and intelligent thinkers who are knowledgeable about themselves and the world around them. To prepare students for success in competitive four-year colleges and universities, REACH has created a focused learning environment that cultivates students' characters and academic skills.
Over 80% of the jobs created in the next decade will require a strong Math and Science background (National Science Foundation, 2011). STEM integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics across curricula. It engages students with project-based learning, encourages them to solve authentic problems, asks them to work collaboratively with others to build real solutions, teaches higher-order thinking skills, and builds life-long learners. Students in STEM programs significantly outperform others in Math and Science on standardize state tests (Satchwell & Loepp, 2002).
STEAM = STEM + the Arts. STEAM is the framework in which REACH approaches learning. REACH provides a well-balanced education with an increased focus in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art, & mathematics. Our goal is to heighten awareness of STEAM fields and stimulate student interest in pursuing STEM + Art related fields in high school, college, and beyond.
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Charter Schools are K-12 public schools of choice that are held to high standards of accountability in exchange for operational autonomy, flexibility, and innovation. Charters are independent organizations which are publicly funded. Students attend school free of charge.
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Stranger Helps Florida Couple With Car Troubles, Then Surprises Them With This
September 14, 2017
An act of selflessness and generosity towards a Florida couple staying in Tennessee to ride out the storm is touching the hearts of many.
The Old Mill restaurant, TN
Deanna Feist and her husband have been staying in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee to avoid Hurricane Irma.
A few days ago, the couple were on their way to a restaurant for lunch when their car battery died.
The kind stranger who helped them gave them much more than a jump.
Feist wrote on Facebook:
"As we were headed to lunch at The Old Mill restaurant, all the lights in our dash came on, from airbags to tire pressure. After We shut the car off, it wouldn't turn on again. We asked the gentleman in the car next to us if we could get a jump, he happily helped us out.
As I went inside to put our names on the waitlist, he told my husband he was the manager and he would get us in right away. His name was Mo, and he had been running the restaurant for 23 years. He got us a table, and our lunch came out quicker than could be expected.
As we finished up, our waitress put an envelope on our table and said it was from the manager, and that our meals were on the house. Inside was a voucher for free meals, $200 cash and a letter."
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The letter reads:
"You are probably here to escape the Hurricane Irma. My brother lives in Tallahassee, Fl. I am saddened to see such devastation in this beautiful state. I hope everything will turn out ok for you guys. Enclosed please accept my gift to you in case you need to buy a battery for your car. Also I am enclosing a meal ticket so you can come back to eat here. Good luck and Thanks for visiting my restaurant.
Mo Tamaddoni, General Manager."
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Hi fellow Quilters,
Just wondering if you've ever experienced any heavy handed promotion of guild members' businesses at Guild meetings. At one Guild I used to belong to, one long armer was very aggressive about hijacking Show and Tell to run basically in person commercials. There were other members who also ran long arming businesses who were much more discrete and never seemed to run out of customers.
I also wonder if your Guild is a nonprofit organization, does this type of practice set up a conflict of interest for the operation of the Guild? Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with business owners being active members but I resent being a sitting duck for someone's hard sell at a meeting I'm attending for my hobby.
Thanks for giving this some thought.


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With his Southern drawl and soulful production, Mississippi MC Big K.R.I.T. has been called the natural successor to Southern hip-hop legends like Outkast, UGK, and Scarface. K.R.I.T. saw his profile skyrocket following the release of his debut mixtape K.R.I.T. Wuz Here in 2010 and the follow-up Return Of 4eva in 2011, both of which drew universal critical acclaim from the likes of XXL, Pitchfork, HipHopDX and more. Now, for the first time ever, Return Of 4eva is available in physical form, fully remastered with CD-quality audio and including the exclusive bonus track "Shake Junt."


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Police investigate death of infant, injuries to 2nd baby in Lyman
LYMAN, N.H. (AP) � New Hampshire authorities are investigating the death of an infant and serious injuries to a second child at a home in Lyman.
The state attorney general says police received a 911 call shortly before 5 a.m. Wednesday from a couple reporting that their 4-month old son was in medical distress.
The child was taken to the hospital where he was declared dead.
Police say the infant's sister, who is also 4-months-old, was found to have serious injuries and was hospitalized.
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Blade DT Josh Wade will visit Illinois, New Mexico
Bladensburg defensive tackle Josh Wade is planning official campus visits to Illinois and New Mexico, but does not have a favorite among the nine schools to offer him a scholarship, Mustangs Coach Derek Tyler said. Wade, who is 6 feet 2 and 255 pounds, also holds offers from Louisville, West...
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Woodson DB picks Virginia Tech
Adeboye Aromire had pretty much decided in April that he wanted to go Virginia Tech. On Friday, the H.D. Woodson rising senior cornerback phoned Hokies assistant coach Kevin Sherman and committed to Virginia Tech, sending another of the Washington area's top players to Blacksburg....
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If shows like MasterChef and My Kitchen Rules have taught us anything, it's that there's no substitute for learning cooking skills on-the-job.
A chef's apprenticeship involves knowledge and skills being developed in a restaurant with customers, and under the personal guidance from executive chefs.
Despite the skills shortage of chefs in New Zealand, there are currently 311 chefs training on-the- job in high end hotels, boutique eateries, and popular brand name restaurants.
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In particular, the ServiceIQ's New Zealand Cookery Apprenticeship has apprentices learning the vital basics to complex techniques.
Tamara Johnson started her career by completing the chef apprenticeship program and winning the ServiceIQ Apprentice Chef of the Year 2013.
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ServiceIQ CEO Dean Minchington said the government is demonstrating great commitment to training for this industry.
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ServiceIQ offers three core hospitality apprenticeships covering catering, food & beverage and chef training.
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You know what's annoying? Having to get dressed in the mornings. Picking out clothes can be so ugh.
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The holidays are a wonderful time of year for family gatherings, reflection on what we have and the spirit of giving. But the holidays can also be a time of stress and sadness for those who are caring for family members, who are struggling with health problems, frailty, dementia and loss. As a caregiver you may feel overwhelmed, frustrated, depressed or resentful as you envision a perfect holiday that never happens. However, there are measures you can take to enjoy the holidays.
First: know that you are not alone.
A recent study by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP found that 44.4 million Americans over age 18 are providing unpaid care to an adult. According to the survey provided by the National Family Caregivers Association:
- The typical caregiver is a 46-year-old woman who works and spends more than 20 hours per week caring for her mother.
- Female caregivers provide more hours of care and provide a higher level of care than male caregivers.
- Almost seven in ten (69%) caregivers say they help one person.
- Many caregivers fulfill multiple roles. Most caregivers are married or living with a partner (62%), and most have worked and managed caregiving responsibilities at the same time (74%).
Second: find help.
There are many resources available to a caregiver. Some of these include family members, friends, homecare providers, and geriatric care managers.
Most family members and friends are willing to help, but don't know what to do. It is important to communicate with them about what kind of help you need and let them know specifically what they can do.
A good source for professional advice is a non-medical home care agency. Many offer free consultations and provide home health aides to assist your loved one with such things as bathing, dressing, shopping, household chores, transportation, companionship and much more. A home care agency may also help you coordinate adult day care or other community services.
You may wish to pay for a formal assessment and care plan from a professional geriatric care manager. Care managers are valuable in helping locate resources, finding money to pay for care, coordinating care amongst family members, and providing advice on issues, which you may be struggling.
Lastly: take care of yourself first in order to give effective and loving care.
You need to take care of yourself by keeping your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual self balanced. There is joy and respite in balancing all of these areas in our life. This is what makes us efficient and happy. Here are some ways for you as a caregiver to take care of yourself:
- Maintain a positive attitude. Take time to be grateful for everything that is good in your life. There is always something. Adjust your expectations for the holiday season. If you aren't expecting that perfect holiday family picture, then you won't be angry and frustrated that it isn't something you have right now. It is always possible to change your attitude and perceptions, but it is not always possible to change your circumstances.
- Eat healthy food and be sure to get some exercise. Drink more water, cut down on sugary snacks, pick up some vegetables and fruit for on-the-go snacks. Walk or do marching in place. Run or walk up and down stairs if that is all the time you have right now.
- Forgive and let go of frustrations, anger, resentment and guilt. Get counseling, talk to a friend or family member or simply write down the negative feelings to get them out of your system. Never take your anger and frustrations out on those you care for.
- Take time to do something you enjoy every day. Laughter is a great stress reliever. Find something funny to read or get on the internet and find a funny video to watch.
- During the holidays, be easy on yourself. If you enjoy holiday activities, then get out there and do them. Ask someone to help with your caregiving duties even if it is just for an hour or two to shop or to see a concert or movie.
Being a "perfect" caregiver during the holidays does not have to look like the perfect on-screen holiday family. How you handle your circumstance will be the key to creating your own peace, happiness and cheer during the holiday season. The holidays can be a time of reflection on good things. Your attitude and a little care for yourself can make a big difference in the care that you give in the coming year.


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The Flyers–Penguins rivalry is a rivalry between the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins in the Metropolitan Division of the National Hockey League. It began in 1967 when the teams were introduced into the NHL's "Next Six" expansion wave. The rivalry exists due to divisional alignment and geographic location, as both teams play in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Flyers lead the series 146–93–30.[2] The Flyers and Penguins have met in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 3 of the last 6 seasons, strengthening the rivalry.[9]
The first meeting between the Flyers and Penguins occurred on October 19, 1967 in the first ever game at the Philadelphia Spectrum.[10] Flyers goaltender Doug Favell stopped all 17 Pittsburgh shots and Bill Sutherland scored the lone goal 2:59 into the 3rd period for a 1–0 Flyers win.[10]
The rivalry was not as strong in earlier years, as the Penguins struggled in the NHL until the arrival of Mario Lemieux in 1984–85. The Flyers achieved just the opposite, winning back-to-back Stanley Cups in 1974 and 1975. When the NHL realigned divisions prior to the 1974–75 season, the two Pennsylvania teams were moved to separate divisions. The Penguins spent the next seven seasons in the Norris Division and became the Flyers division rivals once again upon joining the Patrick Division in 1981–82.
Most notably during this era was the Penguins' 42 game winless streak at the Spectrum. From February 7, 1974 through February 2, 1989 the Penguins were 0–39–3 at the Spectrum.
After years of under performance, the arrival of Lemieux in Pittsburgh gave the Penguins respectability in the league. In 1988–89, the Flyers and the Penguins met for the first time in the playoffs in the Patrick Division Finals. The Penguin's upstart talent pushed the Flyers to the brink of elimination, but lost to the Flyers in seven games.
The series proved to be a turning point for both franchises. The Flyers missed the playoffs for the next 5 seasons, while the Penguins became an annual contender with such stars as Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Ron Francis and Larry Murphy. The Penguins peaked with two Stanley Cup Championships in 1991 and 1992.
The rivalry continued during the 1990s with the arrival of Eric Lindros in Philadelphia, which gave the Flyers a counterbalance against Lemieux. But further divisional realignment split the teams up again in 1993–94 and the Penguins spent the next five seasons in the Northeast Division. Lindros and Jagr were tied for the scoring lead in 1994–95, but the Art Ross Trophy was given to Jagr for scoring more goals than Lindros. Lindros won the Hart Memorial Trophy that season as MVP, with Lemieux winning it the following season in 1995–96, with Lindros as first runner-up. During that same season, the Flyers won the Eastern Conference's crown by 1 point in the standings, despite Pittsburgh having 49 wins while Philadelphia having 45 wins. The two teams met again in the playoffs, in the 1997 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. The Flyers won in five games and Lemieux retired for the first time at the end of the series. After Game 5, Lemieux skated around the ice and received a standing ovation from the Philadelphia crowd. He had previously received a standing ovation from the Philadelphia crowd in March 1993 after returning from radiation treatments.
One of the most memorable moments of the rivalry occurred during the 1999–2000 season, when the two teams met in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. A season after the Penguins joined the Atlantic Division, the Flyers had won the division and the 1st seed in the East, while the Penguins snuck into the playoffs as the 7th seed. Despite this, the Penguins jumped out to a 2 games to none lead in the series, winning both games in Philadelphia. The Flyers won Game 3 in overtime, but NHL history was made in Game 4. Tied at 1, the game stretched to five overtime periods and set the record for the longest game played in the modern era of the NHL. Keith Primeau's goal at the 92:01 mark of overtime (152:01 overall) gave the Flyers a 2–1 win and a 2–2 split in the series.[11] The outcome energized the Flyers and demoralized the Penguins, as the Flyers went on to win the next two games and the series.
The rivalry between the two teams lost its luster in the years leading up to the 2004–05 NHL lockout as the Penguins struggled on and off the ice, dropping to the bottom of not only the league standings but the attendance rankings as well.[12]
In 2006–07, the Penguins defeated the Flyers in all eight matchups between the two teams, and Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury became the first goalie to defeat a team eight times in a season since 1967–68. The Flyers have swept the season series twice, winning all four games during the 1980–81 season and winning all seven games during the 1983–84 season. During the 2007–08 season the Flyers won five games and the Penguins won three of the games in the season series. The series was highlighted by an 8–2 win by the Flyers and a 7–1 win by the Penguins. The Penguins and the Flyers faced off in the 2008 Eastern Conference Finals, won by the Penguins in 5 games for the Penguins' first-ever playoff series win against the Flyers. A year later in the 2009 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals the Penguins beat the Flyers again, winning the series 4–2 on their way to winning the Stanley Cup.
In the 2010–11 season opener, Philadelphia traveled to Pittsburgh to open the Penguins new arena, the Consol Energy Center, on October 7. Rookie goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky made his NHL debut, leading the Flyers to a 3–2 victory.[13] Flyers forward Daniel Briere scored the first NHL goal in the new building, and Penguins forward Tyler Kennedy scored the first Penguins goal.
On July 1, 2011, the Flyers signed Jaromir Jagr to a 1-year, $3.3 million deal and Maxime Talbot to a 5-year, $9 million deal.[14][15] Talbot scored both goals in the Penguins' Cup-clinching Game 7 win against Detroit in 2009.[14]
On April 1, 2012, the Flyers and Penguins were involved in a late-game skirmish at Consol Energy Center. The game, which the Flyers won 6-4, was highlighted by Flyers coach Peter Laviolette and Penguins assistant coach Tony Granato standing atop the boards and engaged in a verbal altercation.[16] Both were eventually fined by the NHL.[17] On April 7, the Penguins defeated the Flyers for the first time in six tries at Consol Energy Center, winning 4-2.
The teams met again in the 2012 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, their 3rd meeting in 5 seasons. The Flyers won the series in six games, surprising the hockey world, as the Penguins were heavily favored to win the Stanley Cup.[18] The teams combined for an NHL-record 45 goals in the first four games as well as combining for 309 penalty minutes throughout the fight-filled six-game series. Many NHL players and media personalities commented that it was the most engaging series they had seen in a long time.
The Penguins-Flyers rivalry is often regarded as the most intense in the league. The rivalry has been named "The Battle of Pennsylvania". Both teams have very loyal fan bases that practically cut the state in half. The eastern half of the state consists of mostly Flyer fans, while the western half consists of mostly Penguin fans. Both teams regularly sellout their arenas, Consol Energy Center and Wells Fargo Center respectively. At most games, derogatory chants will sound towards the opposition. Several fights have broken out between fans, the most recent coming after the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The rivalry is hot ticket in both cities; most of the time it's the most anticipated matchup of the season.
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The word "tranquility" spoke to me.
Another junk mail index card I made:
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In this episode Garrett and Eric sit down to discuss the current status of Garrett's ideas for a final theory based on a mysterious object called E8, perhaps the oddest of mathematical symmetries to be found in the universe.
Garrett and Eric have held each other in mutual "contempt" for over a decade. By vacationing together and staying in each others' homes, they had hoped to hone and deepen their mutual disgust for each other's ideas. However, as the theoretical physics community moved away from actually trying to unify our incompatible models of the physical world, it became intellectually unmoored, and drifted toward a culture of performative Cargo Cult Physics. The antagonists were thus forced by necessity to develop a begrudging admiration for each other's iconoclasm and unwillingness to give up on the original dream of Einstein to unify and understand our world.
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|I Just Wanted to Tell You That Loperamide WILL WORK: A Web-Based Study of Extra-Medical Use of Loperamide
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Many websites provide a means for individuals to share their experiences and knowledge about different drugs. Such User-Generated Content (UGC) can be a rich data source to study emerging drug use practices and trends. This study examined UGC on extra-medical use of loperamide among illicit opioid users.
A website that allows for the free discussion of illicit drugs and is accessible for public viewing was selected for analysis. Web-forum posts were retrieved using web crawlers and retained in a local text database. The database was queried to extract posts with a mention of loperamide and relevant brand/slang terms. Over 1290 posts were identified. A random sample of 258 posts was coded using NVivo to identify intent, dosage, and side-effects of loperamide use.
There has been an increase in discussions related to loperamide's use by non-medical opioid users, especially in 2010-2011 Loperamide was primarily discussed as a remedy to alleviate a broad range of opioid withdrawal symptoms, and was sometimes referred to as "poor man's" methadone. Typical doses ranged 70-100mg per day, much higher than an indicated daily dose of 16mg.
This study suggests that loperamide is being used extra-medically to self-treat opioid withdrawal symptoms. There is a growing demand among people who are opioid dependent for drugs to control withdrawal symptoms, and loperamide appears to fit that role. The study also highlights the potential of the Web as a "leading edge" data source in identifying emerging drug use practices.
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May 29, 2013 12:27 PMBy Michael Wright The Southampton Town Board on Tuesday approved an amendment to the town's ethics laws that will prohibit Town Police officers from serving as officials or committee members of any political party.
"The effort here is to take politics out of police work," said Councilwoman Bridget Fleming, who authored the bill. "To the extent that we become aware of a potential conflict or any shortcoming, I believe we have the duty to change that."
Some within the Town Police Department, including the town officers' union and a former police chief, have alleged that political affiliations have deeply influenced departmental decisions on promotions and officer assignments, and that members of the Town Board attempted to quash and deflect disciplinary charges against a department officer, Lieutenant James Kiernan, who is a Republican Party committeeman.
Republican Councilwoman Christine Scalera nodded to the turmoil of the last 18 months and said that she would support the amendment if it would remove suspicions about actions within the department, or with regard to disciplining an officer.
"It is important to make clear that my remarks are meant in no way to legitimize any of the frivolous assertions made over the last year and a half regarding any perceived conflict over decisions made, or not made, as having anything to do with any political affiliation—because it is patently untrue," she said.
"I feel, in our society governed by laws, it is intrinsic and fundamental that residents have faith and trust in our law enforcement agencies and those who manage them," she continued. "If this amendment serves to reinforce the idea that our decisions are being made properly ... then this is a good thing."
Last year, former Police Chief William Wilson Jr. filed an ethics complaint against Ms. Scalera and fellow Republican Councilman Chris Nuzzi, claiming that they should have recused themselves from the discussion of disciplining Lt. Kiernan because the committeeman had played a role in selecting them as candidates for office. The complaint was determined to be unfounded by the town's Ethics Committee.
After a seven-month suspension Lt. Kiernan returned to duty last fall, and attorneys for the town and the lieutenant settled on a still-undisclosed punishment for the charges against him. His attorney, Ray Perini, has since requested that Lt. Kiernan's record be expunged of any accusations of wrongdoing.
The lone vote against the ethics code amendment on Tuesday came from Councilman Jim Malone, a Conservative Party member, who has said that he felt barring officers from serving on political committees restricted their First Amendment right to free speech and association. Mr. Malone tried, in vain, to get other board members to agree to a last-minute change to the amendment to make it apply only to officers who joined the town force after its passage and not force current officers to cut or curtail their political involvement.
"I don't believe that any employee of this town should make a choice between ... paying their mortgage and being involved in the political process," Mr. Malone said. "If I can't trust [a police officer's] judgment to not cloud their politics and their job then they shouldn't be wearing the gun in the first place."
Once it takes effect, the new law will immediately impact two current officers: Lt. Kiernan, and part-time police officer Michael Tessitore, who is also a member of the Town Republican Party Committee.
Steeper Fines
Also on Tuesday night, the Town Board resolved to greatly stiffen the fines facing property owners who repeatedly violate the requirements of the town's rental law.
After hearing concerns from a small group of residents and landlords, the board adopted the new fine structure and some other amendments to the rental law, but pledged to immediately revisit some of the guidelines those seeking to comply with the rental law are held to.
The latest round of amendments increase the potential fines for property owners who are found to be violating the rental law—which restricts the length of time a house may be rented and imposes a variety of occupancy limits and safety requirements—to as much as $30,000 for a second offense.
"The intent and the thrust here is that there is a cost-of-doing business approach that is unacceptable," Mr. Malone said of repeat offenders who pay fines that are minuscule compared to the profits they reap from illegal rentals. "To those who make this part of their business practice, it ain't going to work for you anymore."
About a dozen homeowners, however, took the opportunity to complain to the board that the standard of safety code compliance that they are being forced to meet in order receive a rental permit and renew it every two years is unfairly onerous. The homeowners said that as fire and safety codes have evolved they have been forced to repeatedly make upgrades to their homes in ways that typical homeowners would never be aware of if they didn't seek a new certificate of occupancy. Some said they had been repeatedly forced to pay to replace fencing and upgrade decks and safety detectors because codes had changed.
"The Building Department inspects for every single code in existence today, not the code when I built the house 12 years ago," said Quogue landlord Joseph Gazza, who said at one point he owned as many as 50 rental properties throughout the town.
Board members acknowledged that it might be a good idea to enforce the health and safety codes that were in effect at the time the most recent valid certificate of occupancy was issued.
Another homeowner, Kris Harden, said the burden on a large number of renters whose rental practices have never caused problems seems to outweigh a relatively limited problem.
"If I understand this correctly it's because too many people come to a house?" Ms. Harden said. "I've never seen that. I'm sure it exists, but not that it is so endemic, so much that every single one of us has to suffer."
Supervisor Anna Throne-Holst acknowledged that the law technically requires even those who have never had problems to comply with laws meant to head off the illegal practices of a few.
"The intent of this is not to hurt good people like you," the supervisor said to one of the homeowners. "We have property owners who abuse this. If you are not violating rental permit law and are a good landlord in that way, that's part of why we never had to knock on your door."


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Known alternately as the Corporate News Network, the Communist News Network and the Clinton News Network, CNN, a channel that less inquisitive minds have decided is the "centrist" and "balanced" news channel between a right wing Fox and a left wing MSNBC, committed what can only be described as an act of terrorism and intimidation.
The story goes something like this; a 15 year old kid created a gif – for you non-tech savvy Luddites, a gif is a constantly moving image loop thingy that resembles a short film that lasts for a couple of seconds before looping again – that was pulled from a brief clip of Donald Trump's appearance on a World Wrestling Federation event from a decade ago. In the gif, the Donald and some other wrestler get into it in true, funny 'n' fake wrastlin' fashion. In fact here is the gif.
Pretty funny, eh? So funny, in fact, that Donald Trump re-tweeted it. Well, apparently CNN didn't think so. They were so butthurt by the tweet that they decided to find the kid who made the gif, contact him and threaten to dox him. Don't believe me? They blatantly say so themselves.
CNN is not publishing "HanA**holeSolo's" name because he is a private citizen who has issued an extensive statement of apology, showed his remorse by saying he has taken down all his offending posts, and because he said he is not going to repeat this ugly behavior on social media again. In addition, he said his statement could serve as an example to others not to do the same.
CNN reserves the right to publish his identity should any of that change.
That's right; CNN bullied a 15 year old kid into making a public apology for a gif in which Donald Trump pulls a phony wrestling move against a phony opponent in the most well known form of phony sports entertainment. Their reason?
The Committee to Protect Journalists said in a statement this week that the tweet "undermines the work of the media in the U.S. and makes it more dangerous." CNN said in a statement that the tweet "encourages violence against reporters."
Their claim is that he advocated violence against the press. First of all, as I JUST SAID, the kid used pro-wrestling, a phony form of violence, the kind where nobody ACTUALLY gets hurt, to make his point. In fact people get much more seriously hurt in professional American football games. I wonder if they would have thought he was advocating violence if Donald Trump was dressed in football gear and tackled a player from an opposing team. But secondly, and more importantly, it was a form of SATIRE and ALLEGORY. He didn't LITERALLY want Donald Trump to pummel members of the press.
I know the mainstream media is full of leftist retards, but surely THEY understand the concept of allegory. I mean, when I was 12 years old, listening to the Corrosion of Conformity song "Dance of the Dead", where the singer goes, "if the system had one neck, you know I'd gladly break it", I knew even THEN that he wasn't advocating breaking the necks of ACTUAL PEOPLE.
But who knows? Maybe they ARE that stupid. So, I decided to find out by doing a little experiment that I hope will turn into a popular hashtag. I've decided to find violent imagery from various horror movies, real crime photos and whatnot, slap the CNN logo onto it, post it all over Facebook, Twitter, Reddit and Instagram (actually I don't have a Reddit or Instagram account, but I know many other people who do) and see what happens. The image at the very top was pulled off of the cover from the 1992 Gwar LP, America Must Be Destroyed. Now, Gwar have had their own problems with censorship in the 90s, where they were charged with obscenity in their hometown of Richmond, VA during one of their shows, so I wonder how they feel about the CNN incident.
Are they full-on advocates of free speech, or do they only believe in free speech when attacking "acceptable" targets like Republicans, the Christian right and the Catholic church? I mean, I already know how they feel about Donald Trump (hint: they hate him), but would they be so bold as to do one of these?
Who knows? What I do know is that, if CNN feels that a gif of Trump body slamming someone in the phoniest sport of all time is advocating violence against the press, then they'll have a field day when they see their logo slapped onto images such as this:
I bet you can come up with something way better in Photoshop or Microsoft Paint. But either way, the point of this little exercise is to be as gruesome, tasteless and violent as possible. After all this IS a form of alleGORY. And make sure to attach the hashtag #destroyCNN whenever you post your demented creations online because CNN is the enemy of free speech, and it must be destroyed.


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