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By GRANT SCHULTE, Associated Press
Updated 3:05 pm, Friday, April 5, 2013
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska lawmaker known as a master of parliamentary rules attempted to force a vote Friday on his proposal to repeal a new sales tax law for cities, filing a rare motion to pull his stalled bill out of committee.
The move by Sen. Ernie Chambers was also unusual because it aligned the...
CRETE, NE - The Saline County Republican Party hosted a meet and greet event on Wednesday with Charlie Janssen, candidate for Nebraska Governor. Republican Liberty Caucus Chair Laura Ebke introduced Charlie to the crowd of 40 Republicans gathered at the 9th Street Grill in Crete for the first of many events the county party plans to host for candidates in the 2014 Elections.
Charlie spoke briefly on his background as a US Navy search and resuce swimmer in the first Gulf War and as founder of RTG Medical, a staffing company located in Fremont that employs more than 300 people nationwide. He took questions for 45 minutes on his record in the legislature and his platform for Governor, including issues like immigration, tax reform, voter ID laws, and gun rights.
"Principles matter to me. We may not always agree, but you will always know where I stand," Janssen...More
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In a March 30 editorial on my bill to repeal state-funded prenatal health benefits to illegal immigrants, the Hub offered the kind of baseless and derogatory attack common to a political campaign ad, not a reputable news organization.
The editorial suggests that I am famous for my "dislike" of people "unworthy to be in the United States." This is an appalling insinuation. Leaders from the Hispanic community who have sought a dialogue with me have found no greater advocate for legal immigration than myself.
However, like most Nebraskans, I have zero tolerance for those who break or disregard our laws. I believe illegal immigration...
By Martha Stoddard, World-Herald Bureau
Published Thursday March 28 / Updated at 7:15 AM
LINCOLN — The Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee has killed a bill that would have cut off publicly funded prenatal care for the unborn babies of illegal immigrants.
Committee members voted 6-0, with one member abstaining, on the motion to kill Legislative Bill 518.
State Sen. Charlie Janssen of Fremont, who introduced the measure, said Thursday he was disappointed by the vote.
He said he had hoped the committee would give newly elected lawmakers the chance to weigh in on the policy, which was passed over the governor's veto last year.
"It's still going to be an issue across Nebraska," Janssen predicted.
But committee members said it makes fiscal and moral sense to provide care for babies who will be American citizens at birth.
Prenatal care can prevent those babies from being born prematurely or suffering disabilities,...More
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We require a multi-talented programmer to work with us in real time on current site and create a new site, which we see as an important way forward. As an integral part of the team you will contribute & advise to all areas where improvements can be implemented, be flexible in meeting today's requirements as well as work and plan medium to long-term aims & objectives.
PHP each section of the site and document all changes to ensure that administration of the site is easy and simple. Speed of implementing improvements and new applications/ideas will ensure more long-term relationship. The site is multi-mysql database based in perl-cgi. The site owners have a very good knowledge of programming and the sites but seeking to collaborate with programmers who have vision as well as technical skills. There is much to do and we are looking to pay up to $750 per month and this will be based on the quality as well as speed of the work.
Bringing new ideas and implementing them to success will also provide NEW opportunities for further revenue earnings from an already successful working business and site. We are not looking for automated replies, but honest, decent and hardworking programmers who can work within a team with the site owners.
Prolonging implementation of agreed applications will be recognised and not accepted and nor will excuses for non-availability, non-contact or pretending to work on coding for very long periods. We are looking to provide incentives to the programmer to complete projects so they continually gain too. We are an honest company that look to ways to bring long-term relationships and rewards to everyone involved. This is truly a joint teamwork effort that will ensure long-term rewards as well as short-term gains.
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- Jaguar XF voted 'Best Saloon' in Medium-Full-size category
- Jaguar F-PACE takes second place in the Large SUV category
Berlin, 9 November 2016 – Jaguar has won Germany's top car award, the Golden Steering Wheel. The Jaguar XF was voted 'Best Saloon' in the Mid-Full-size category, ahead of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Volvo S90. Jaguar had further reason to celebrate in the Large SUV category, with the F-PACE taking second place.
The Jaguar XF defines the segment with unrivalled design, luxury, technology and efficiency, underpinned by class-leading driving dynamics and refinement. With the recent addition of all-wheel drive, the XF offers greater confidence in its all-weather traction and has exceptional total cost of ownership, with class-leading residual values and running costs.
Dr Ralf Speth, Jaguar Land Rover CEO, accepted the Golden Steering Wheel for the Jaguar XF and commented:
"Winning this prestigious Golden Steering Wheel award in the most demanding automotive market and the toughest premium segment in the world, means a lot to Jaguar Land Rover. The Golden Steering wheel confirms all the efforts of the Jaguar Land Rover team in delivering special, solid products with distinct character that excite the senses.
I want to thank the experienced readers and seasoned expert jury for their appraisal – and especially the JLR team."
Jaguar's first performance SUV, the F-PACE, took a strong second place in the large SUV category. It is designed and engineered to offer the agility, responsiveness and refinement Jaguar is renowned for together with everyday usability that delivers the Ultimate Practical Sports car. The F-PACE has been fantastically received and is Jaguar's fastest-selling vehicle ever.
For the 41st Golden Steering Wheel Awards, 36 new models competed in six categories. In the first round of voting, millions of readers of Auto Bild and its sister publications in more than 20 European countries, together with the readers of Sunday paper Bild am Sonntag, selected their favourites. After the votes had been counted, the 24 finalists were determined. A 67 strong jury consisting of racing drivers, chief editors, designers and other car experts, thoroughly tested the new models comparing driving dynamics, connectivity, designs and operating costs.
Jaguar XF
Launched earlier this year, the second generation of the Jaguar XF is available with a variety of powertrains, including two 6-cylinder engines and several variants of the new 4-cylinder Ingenium diesel engine. The choice of powertrains ranges from the 2.0-litre diesel with 132kW and CO2 emissions of 114g/km, to the 3.0-litre 6-cylinder petrol variant with 280kW with a top speed of 250kph.
Jaguar F-PACE
Jaguar's first performance SUV, the F-PACE went on sale in April this year and has already become the fastest-selling Jaguar ever, achieving global sales success and receiving numerous global awards. It offers six powertrains, from the 4-cylinder 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel with 139g/km efficiency producing 132kW/430Nm, to the 3.0-litre 280kW supercharged petrol V6 engine taken from the F-TYPE.


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World Cup Kicks Into Action This Summer
Every four years, soccer fans are treated to the largest soccer competition in the world. Suitably called the World Cup, the tournament includes many of the world's best soccer playing countries. The hype leading up to the event is tremendous. Countries have been playing throughout the past year in order to secure a spot in soccer's most cherished tournament.
Nike and Adidas capitalize on the importance of the World Cup by releasing special World Cup cleats and jerseys. Radical fans snatch up the new cleats and jerseys to support their home country.
While baseball and football is only really found in the United States, soccer is the most popular sport in the world. In the 2010 World Cup, over three billion people watched at least part of the tournament. Countries go head to head in an attempt to bring home the beautiful trophy and a sense of pride to their country.
This summer's World Cup will take place in Brazil, and will start on June 12, 2014.
USA's bracket is unfortunately a pretty tough one, including Ghana, Portugal and Germany. Portugal and Germany are close to the best in the world and Ghana beat them in the 2010 World Cup. USA is going to have to play its best soccer if they want to advance.
First, USA will play all three teams in their bracket. The top two will play each other to see who gets to advance into the next round. From there on out it is single elimination. The loser goes home, pride tarnished and empty handed.
USA's strategy this year has been to go younger. Landon Donovan was cut from the roster this year because, as a veteran, he was not able to keep up with the younger talent. Many soccer fans were surprised to see that one of USA's biggest stars was cut for this year's World Cup. Donovan has played in two World Cups and holds the American record of five goals in World Cup matches. Veteran goalie Tim Howard was kept on the roster and will continue to play as one of the best goalkeepers in the world. This will be Howard's third World cup and the young team looks to his leadership and experience on the big stage.
Clint Dempsey and Michael Bradley are two crucial players for USA. Dempsey is the team's captain, and anchors the midfield as an outstanding passer and finisher. Bradley also is a midfielder, and his creative mind and eye for his teammates make him a dangerous player.
Favorites Lionel Messi and Christiano Ronaldo will no doubt have a big impact on the tournament. Messi plays for Argentina as a striker, and his ability to cut through defenders and finish make him a nightmare for anyone wearing the opposite jersey. Messi has scored 371 goals for his club team Barcelona, a team record. Ronaldo plays at the forward position for Portugal, and holds the record of 49 goals for the team. Can these big time stars carry their team to a championship?
Since it only happens every four years, the players must diligently train to make sure they are ready for their shot at a world championship. The world is watching these talented players represent their countries and the stakes couldn't be higher. This summer will be full of intense soccer played at the absolute highest level.


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Every good story needs a good-old villain, whom we can hate to the core. In order to turn the story into a live audio and visual treat, we would need awesome actors who can deliver the role without hesitation. Delivering the role without hesitation is tough for an actor who portrays a villain character since we all want to be a hero and don't want to be a villain.
Here is the top 5 list of the evergreen actors who have played so well in Hindi serials that they have gained so many haters.
1 Gufi Paintal
A story which is known to everyone does not get much applause. Even so, BR Chopra's Mahabharat serial received grand success. Gufi Paintal, had much to do with this success as he portrayed the role of epic villainous character – Saguni. He played his role so well people began to think that this was how the real Saguni might have been. The hesitation-less acting of Gufi Paintal has gained the number one position among the list of evergreen vamps of Hindi serials.
2 Karanvir Bohra
Karanvir Bohra portrayed the role which instantly created hate among all the housewives – the role of an abusive husband. Karanvir Bohra played the character of Viraj, an obsessive husband of the protagonist in the serial "Saubhagyavati Bhava." As an obsessive husband, Karanvir was mainly hated for torturing his wife, Jaanvi who was loved by all the watchers who watched this serial.
3 Urvashi Dholakiya
In the world of Hindi Serial, where men conquered the role as villains, Urvashi Dholakiya came in like a storm and swept with her the hate of many Hindi serial fans. She was specifically known for playing the character "Komolika Basu" in the serial "Kasauti Zindagi Ki". As per the story line, Komolika went after the property and money of Anurag Basu. With her extraordinary acting combined with a cunning and daring look, she soon earned the hate of Kasauti Zindagi Ki – watchers.
4 Akashdeep Saigal
Akashdeep Saigal holds the pride as one of the Hindi serial villains male as of today. He is well-known for playing the villainous role in "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi." In the story line, Akashdeep Saigal as Ansh Gujral was set to destroy the Virani's family. The story had many twists and turns, but it was Akashdeep Saigal's excellent acting which gave a boost to the serial.
5 Vishwajeet Pradhan
Vishwajeet Pradhan gained his entry into this list because of his daring acts and the well-written storyline in "Maryada Lekin Kab Tak." Vishwajeet played the role of Brahmanand Jhakar, a corrupted higher official in the police department. His misbehavior towards women combined with corruption made him one of the most hated villains of Hindi serials.


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Isolated thundershowers are expected across the Cayman area for the next 24 hours as the upper level flow supports localized showers over the Cayman area. Radar image show isolated showers in and around the Cayman area moving west.
Saturday (18 August) we'll see partly cloudy skies becoming cloudy at times with a 30% chance of showers and possible thunder. Temperatures will rise to the low 90's °F. Winds will be east to southeast at 10 to 15 knots. Seas will be slight to moderate with wave heights of 2 to 4 feet.
Similar conditions are expected through Sunday (19 August).


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I have controlled my diabetes by a planned food program and discontinued the medicines. Sometimes I eat more than usual. Can I take Xenical and 25mg of Acarbose at those times? If I stay on a strict diet, can I skip my metformin? My doctor says that metformin's effect can last for a few days.
I know my patients here in the United States would prefer to be off of medications. However, metformin is such an effective drug that I don't recommend that strategy. The American Diabetes Association does not recommend that diet alone be used without metformin therapy because the risk of progression is too great. Type 2 diabetes has a story line. It may not start off serious enough to require regular medication. However, with time, the disease usually progresses. The ability to hold the sugars down now, with metformin, may impact your diabetes and decrease the absolute progression or the rate of progression and decrease your exposure to high blood sugars over your lifetime and, hopefully, spare you from the complications of diabetes. My recommendation would be to continue the metformin under the direction of your physician, along with your dietary restrictions.
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This course is designed to develop high intermediate level translation skills from English to Japanese. Students have an overview of the considerations that the translator should take into account when approaching texts. Particular attention is paid to understanding the sentence structural differences between English and Japanese, cross-cultural differences in stylistics, making the appropriate choice of words and phrases, and further advancing students' expressions in the Japanese language. Although the focus is on acquiring translation skills, exposure to authentic Japanese materials enhances students' communicative competence in their four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) as well as deepen their understanding of Japanese culture.
Prerequisites: JAPN 311 with a minimum course grade of C- or equivalent.


text: [UPDATE: both videos have been removed] I'm really not sure what to think of this one, so I'm asking for some insight. This video pretty much explains the theory, and it comes straight from Dutchsinse. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDKpyD1jPOM The Vimeo video he was playing is here. http://vimeo.com/53220123 Not attaching "Debunked" as I'm too unsure to say so. Mick, you can change it whenever you feel it has been addressed.


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Answer phones to respond to general customer service inquiries. Project a professional company image through phone interaction. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under general direction: Answer phones and respond to customer requests Identify, research, and resolve customer service issues using the computer system Assists customers regarding eligibility issues Provide claim status information and determine claim benefits Perform various job functions to support the overall functionality of the department Refund Requests/Stop Payment Requests Printing queued documents Returning x-rays to providers Prep consultant review packets Numbering claims Provide accurate call documentation in the AQDen computer system Follow-up on customer service inquiries not immediately resolved Recognize document and alert management of trends in customer service Recommend process improvement Maintain patient confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA guidelines and requirements Perform other duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A WORK ENVIRONMENT Typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: The incumbent must possess: High school diploma or GED required 1-2 years customer service experience Proficient computer skills including MS Word and Excel Excellent verbal and written communication skills PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to meet the following physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation: Use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment; Talk to other employees/clients and hear them; See and be able to read, write, and interpret written documents; Occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds. Uses computer, keyboard, monitor, telephone and other office equipment.
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If you don't want to use DBA_JOBS* views to determine if a job has completed, you will need to modify the job to alert you somehow.
Do this via UTL_SMTP, insert a row in a table that you check periodically, something like that.
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Here is a real inspirational site Inlay Arts. It is a site dedicated to showing the finest inlay, marquetry and parquetry from around the world. The site is filled with stunning images of the best work from top wood artists. The quality of the work as well as the photography is amazing. As someone who has struggled from time to time with the intricacies simplest of inlay work some of the stuff shown on this site really blows my mind!
The site features a gallery of many top wood artists portfolios including the likes of Aaron Radlow, Silas Kopf, Patrik Edwards, David J Marks and many more. As well as having a blog featuring furniture by many others. If your interested in inlay, then this is a site you should not miss.
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2nd Take Vision – Mission and Core Values
The 2nd Take Vision
We are an environmentally-friendly, quality Fashion Franchise Retail Group, operating in beautiful boutique store environments. We offer exclusive, unique and eclectic second-hand designer wear at affordable prices. And because of our tried and tested Franchise business blue print, which gives our Franchisees in depth know-how, effective training, tools, systems and unwavering business support, to ensure immediate and ongoing business success and sustainable profitability, your closest 2nd Take store is no more than 30 km away from you in South Africa.
The 2nd Take Mission
- such high standards of services and products that when you think of quality second-hand goods, you think 2nd Take.
- re-evaluating ourselves and our market environment with a view to kaizen improvement to our products and services.
- access to training materials and business tools for our Franchise Partners and staff members enabling us to remain a step ahead of our competitors.
- creating win-win scenarios and maximum benefits in all our business dealings.
- for our customers with quality goods at a fraction of normal retail prices
- for our suppliers with money back for items they no longer want
- for our Franchisees with a chance to own a successful and profitable business and a part of a powerful enterprise
- for our colleagues with a secure, fun and rewarding work environment
- for our interns with valuable, practical work experience
- for the environment with a reduced human footprint through recycling
- for many charities with our ongoing and generous clothing donations
The 2nd Take core values on which we base all our actions:
I take full responsibility for all my interactions with customers, suppliers, franchise partners and colleagues and follow the principle: "If it's to be it's up to me". I know I am responsible for my actions and the results I create in all areas of my life and take courageous ownership of it!
.I always strive for exceptional quality and to add value in all I do.
Whatever the situation, I consistently apply the same high quality standards to all I do and I constantly improve and innovate. I never take short cuts and always try for ways to do more with less.
I focus on co-operation and solutions in all I do. I am flexible and do what is necessary to achieve 2nd Take goals. I ask for help when I need it and happily give it when someone else is in need and build lasting relationships with all 2nd Take stakeholders.
I allow abundance in all areas of my life and easily, both give and receive it. I create abundance for others and accept that abundance in my life is a mirror of my actions.
I create an atmosphere of fun and happiness around me and choose to focus on the positive and joyful things in life. I enjoy and appreciate my life and live it to the fullest.
At 2nd Take we know that we are only as good as our weakest link. We are fiercely committed to work tirelessly to bring each product, service, team member and Franchisee to excellence and always strive to innovate.
I am committed to 2nd Take's Vision, Mission and Culture and contribute above expectations to the Business Success of all who partner with 2nd Take.
2nd Take is the largest consignment second-hand clothing retailer Franchise group in South Africa with boutique shops in Cape Town, Pretoria and Bloemfontein, as well as a convenient online store. 2nd Takestocks exclusive designer brands and high street labels, often not available for purchase anywhere else in South Africa.
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- The descriptions given for why each tribal leader contributed to the failing of the Shouting Congress start out pretty reasonable: Hurricane is used to an environment of superiors or inferiors (plus hating Earth Ponies), and thus has trouble working with equals. Aurum, meanwhile, is stuck having to pander to his court's outrageous demands in order to keep them loyal, demands which only piss off Hurricane. Then we reach the reasons for Puddinghead, which are summed up rather simply:
- The eyewitness account of Smart Cookie being "elected" as Puddinghead's Secretary.
- Puddinghead founded the Army of the Alfredo Sauce in order to protect the Republic from the "Evil Lich-Queen of the Cuttlefish of the Damned" living in Lake Trot. Which is ridiculous, since, as according to the in-universe author's notes:"...there is no evidence either archaeological or modern or even in Folk Lore that there was ever an undead ruler of Cuttlefish at Lake Trot, of the infernal sort or no, mostly due to the fact that Cuttlefish are in fact marine and not freshwater dwelling."
"The Lich-Queen's Stallion-Slave shall die tonight, for it has munched the wee men, and 'napped my good li'l Cookie."
- Become a Brick Joke when, according to Clover's recounting, Puddinghead arrived in the cave on the night of the Warming and gave this as an "explanation" when Smart Cookie asked what she was doing there.
- Heck, "Army of the Alfredo Sauce" as a name for an army is worthy of its own entry.
- During one of the side stories, when an upset Clover tells Hurricane that her father's died, he comforts her, saying she obviously loved her father a lot... only for Clover to say that her father ignored her and her brothers for everything except for using them as political tools. Hurricane's response?"Oh. Well in that case, he was a total dick."
- "Once you go Earth, you'll always want girth".
- See Bizarro Episode on the YMMV page.
- In the otherwise depressing side-story about Princess Platinum's death, when Count Pyrite is murdered by his son and his son's Pegasus lover. As the two are trying to dispose of the body, Pyrite's wife enters the room... and begins chiding the two on the mess they've made.
Star Burst:' No way in Hell, dadHurricane: That's my colt.
- Meanwhile, after Clover and Cookie's reactions to Platinum's death, Hurricane asks his son (who with a small amount of legal wrangling could be declared King of the Unicorns, which is part of the reason Platinum killed herself) if he wants to be royalty. Star Burst thinks about it for a second:
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Initially, we were formed to collect information about Spencers Wood through trades from Kelly's directories, deeds, census information, enclosures (this covered at least three enclosures, or areas of land), interviews with local families, photographs, maps, news cuttings etc. until we had so much material that we thought we ought to share it with local residents; and so the idea of a book evolved.
The book was started off by Zoe Nelson, a local artist and taken over by Barbara Debney. The result was our 2000 book "Our Village of Spencers Wood" which was reprinted in 2001. The book was a huge success and is now unfortunately sold out, see the More from Our Village of Spencers Wood page for our future plans.
Since then we have worked on a further four pieces of research which have resulted in two additional books being published (one is currently underway). In 2012 we were approached by Three Mile Cross Methodist Group to publish their Chapel history, as it was closing.
More from Our Village of Spencers Wood – Now Available for £13! – via email/post/locally at the Post Office in Spencers Wood, or Budgens in Three Mile Cross
A History of Three Mile Cross Methodist Church (published in 2013) – now available.. email us for a copy! At a reduced price of £4!
The History of Lambs Lane School 1908-2008 – still available
Celebrating the Centenary of Ryeish Green School – still available
Our Village of Spencers Wood – out of print
We are a non-profit making organisation. To raise funds for the initial book we held open-days, showed films and talks by Doug Noyes about Reading, held table top sales, etc. We also took loans to help and repaid them when the books were sold. Because of these events we collected more memorabilia and the area grew to include Three Mile Cross and Grazeley. We now have much information about these areas, as well as Shinfield, Swallowfield, Beech Hill and Riseley. We also have some artefacts from defunct organisations which we display on various occasions and at local events (look at our blog for a list of future events where you can meet us).
The proceeds from the first book were donated to the running of the group. Any additional monies from the sale of the first book, were donated to the Village Hall to help with their refurbishment of the disabled toilets. The Lambs Lane Book proceeds were split between the publication of the book, restoration of the Bell Tower at the School and funding the research for the next book on Ryeish Green School.
The proceeds from the Ryeish Green book were split between a disabled charity, and will be used for publication of the "new Village book" (yet to be named!).
Future research will include :- a) The enclosure of Spencers Wood needs collating and writing up; b) The making of a central archive; c) Appealing for more memorabilia for other schools in the area such as Riseley Common School, Beech Hill School, Grazeley School, Spencers Wood School (the Library as it is now); d) the United Reform Church (which has closed), Three Mile Cross chapel; e) Any memories of the shops and trades that used to be here.
As a group we enjoy sharing some events with other societies in the area and these societies also produce books. Shinfield Parish has produced a book about its character statement which is really a history book, incorporating the residents' views of what our parish is like. It is diverse and interesting.
We regularly contribute to The Loddon Reach, and we often put appeals for certain information in there. We carry many of our articles in our blog.
Please click on the links above for more information on individual pieces of research.


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The Dolphins will conduct a 110-play public scrimmage at 2 o'clock Saturday, then run off another 40 plays Monday night to wrap up their public workout at Sun Life Stadium, coach Tony Sparano said Thursday.
While it had been anticipated Saturday's workout would be entail a scrimmage, Sparano hadn't made any official announcement of his plans until now.
Last year an overflow crowd watched the offense take on the defense in the closest simulation to game conditions prior to the start of the preseason next week. A number of those fans had to be treated for heat-related conditions, so fans should be sure to hydrate and limit extended exposure to the sun if possible.
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With the crisp Autumn air comes crazed men (and women) everywhere glued to their TVs watching ginormous athletes chase around a pigskin. And let's face it, we all enjoy every minute of it.
SO, with football making it to the forefront of our weekends, I figured it's only fair to allow it in our classrooms! Thus, Fantasy Speechball was born!
Use this with any high-frequency words you may be teaching in your classrooms. We utilize the Tier 2 vocabulary in my school placement, so each child will be choosing 3 of those words for their team.
The rules are simple, hear the word, report back, get the points. Use the word? Get double the points. By Super Bowl (or sooner) the team with the most points wins the "Golden Word"!
Download this great activity on my TpT site HERE.


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Staining and sealing decks can be a tedious job; it's one of those jobs that no one really wants to do. Think you can go without staining or sealing that deck for another year? Think again; here in St. Louis, wood destroying insects like the subterranean termite and the carpenter bee love unfinished woods.
Termites are hungry insects; they feed on wood (with a preference for soft woods) and they have no trouble tunneling into wood that has no finishing product applied to its surface. If you have not stained, varnished or painted your wood deck or siding, your home could be susceptible to termite damage. Termites cause over $5 billion in damages to homes and businesses in the U.S. every year and coverage for this damage is typically not covered by your basic homeowner's insurance policy. Signs of termites include wood that looks like it is rotting, mud tunnels along walls and foundations, and wood that looks to be sagging. You may also notice termite damage if you knock on the wood and it sounds hollow. When you apply a stain, paint or varnish to your wood surface, you can make the wood much less appealing to hungry termites. Take the time to finish your deck to help prevent it from weather wear and to make termite control that much easier to achieve.
Carpenter bees do not actually eat wood; they burrow into the wood to make their nests. The female carpenter bee burrows into wood in the spring and summer months to lay their eggs and when the winter comes, they hide away in these burrows. Carpenter bees will often return to the same burrows, year after year, causing more and more damage every year. Carpenter bee burrows have been known to be up to 10 feet long and can, over time, cause significant amounts of damage. The presence of these insects inside your home's structure can also invite other damage from the hungry (and destructive) beak of the wood pecker that is searching for bee larvae. Female carpenter bees can deliver a nasty sting if they are bothered, but these insects aren't generally known to be aggressive. Males can be more aggressive, but they don't have stingers, so they aren't considered dangerous. Carpenter bees are incapable of clinging to smooth or glossy surfaces, so varnishing or painting your wooden surfaces will greatly reduce the risk of carpenter bee burrows appearing in your home's structure.
Carpenter ants will enter wood surfaces to create their nests, but unlike the carpenter bee, their nests are not typically contained to one area. Carpenter ant nests can be extensive, with tunnels spreading through the wood in many different directions. Sometimes carpenter ant damage is mistaken for damage by termites; these insects both damage wood but for different reasons. When it comes to termites vs. ants, termites ingest the wood that they tunnel into, while carpenter ants only hollow wood out to make their home.
Staining unfinished wood surfaces is a great way to help prevent infestations from these wood destroying insects; however, if you have an existing problem they can be very difficult to eliminate. If you live in the St. Louis area, or in Ballwin, Chesterfield, Florissant, Saint Charles or anywhere else in Mid-Missouri, call Rottler Pest & Lawn Solutions today. We are a local St. Louis pest control company that has been providing quality and effective termite solutions and pest control services since 1956. Our Term-Alert™ termite treatment program provides effective termite protection for your home or business. Contact us today for your free termite inspection.
This blog was originally published on November 17, 2011, but we have updated it to reflect the most recent and accurate information available in helping you combat frustrating wood-destroying insect problems.


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Clams & Hams -- Woodmark Clambake on the Lake
Friday, July 12, 2013 from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM (PDT)
Event Details
The Woodmark is serving up "clams and hams"at the Third Annual Woodmark Clambake on the Lake! Savor traditional clam bake fare, along with Seafood stews, Mac and Jack fish and chips, and slow smoked pork. Enjoy live music from Renegade Stringband, scrumptious seafood, local beer and wine, and good company.
Price of admission includes one drink ticket for our house beer or wine and all you can eat clam bake. Tickets are available at the door.
Click here to see a video of our first Clambake in 2011.
Have questions about Clams & Hams -- Woodmark Clambake on the Lake? Contact the organizer
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Friday, July 12, 2013 from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM (PDT)
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Public relations, the Harrington College's quickest-growing major, offers you a properly-defined program in strategic communication led by skilled practitioners and distinguished students within the discipline. Essentially the most downloaded articles from Public Relations Review in the final 90 days. A public relations profession can take you from publicising a new movie, to launching a social media campaign, to enhancing relationships with customers, to growing a government security campaign.
Utilizing conventional and digital media (freed from charge) to teach and inform public plenty about relevant issues and stories which are worthy of sharing and that have an effect on individuals. College students analyze and develop their writing, reading, speaking, listening and interpersonal skills.
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Category Archives: Birthday
Early Halloween Birthday Card
I was asked to make a birthday card for a little chap who's birthday is on Halloween. Our sponsor over at the Crafty Bloggers Network this month is Stitchy Bear digital stamps and I found this really cool little guy to work with:
Cya there stamp by Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps coloured with Spectrum Noir pencilsPatterned paper
Stamps Away Alphabet stamps
Sizzix dies and stamps
1st challenge of the year at Crafty Bloggers Network
For this month it is the boys turn over at Crafty Bloggers network with a theme of All about Boys and our sponsor is Just Some lines here is my card
Stamp from Just some lines
Blue and red card from stash
Empbossing folder
White WOW embossing powder
Paper Punch
Happy Birthday Hubby with Clarity Stamps
It my Hubbies birthday today and I made him a card with my new Clarity stamp shape set, its the first time I tried making the clouds in the sky so it took me 3 attempts to get it how I wanted it but I am very pleased with the results.
Crafty bloggers network inspiration Monday
A new card this week for Crafty bloggers network using the kit from our wonderful sponsor this month, Sarah Hurley
Through the mask with SplodgeAway
As some of my regular readers may know I am on my yearly trip down to my Mum's and having great fun sharing our hobby of papercrafting.
This week over on the SplodgeAway Blog is all about using different mediums with your masks, what do you like to use with yours? I have used all sorts of things with my masks, modeling paste, paint, glue, they all work great. For this weeks project I painted my cardboard with some watercolour paints that used to belong to Dad, then inked through a Funky frame mask with perfect medium and embossed with clear embossing powder. I used some glitter glue through the floral framer mask to create some texture on the left then I paper pieced one of my new Prima doll stamps with some scraps from Mum's stash. I stamped over the clear embossing with the leafy swirl stamp from Clarity Stamps
Here is the result – a wall hanging for my Cousin's wife for her birthday (Happy Birthday Nikki)
Favourite Technique with SplodgeAway and the Gelli Plate
This week on the SplodgeAway blog myself and my fellow DT members are sharing our favourite things to do with our masks, one of my favourites is using them with my Gelli plate.
The masks are great for this, they clean up really well afterwards too. The effects you can create with them are great with both first and second prints. Go on, have a go, its great fun, even your kids can have a go, but beware its messy and adictive!
Here is a card I made using the Hex-o-Star Mask and a topper from a CD by La Pashe.
P is for Pretty in Pink
Hello from a sunny Scotland (well it is whilst I am writing this post – bet it wont be when it goes out, but I can live in hope) Today is time for a new challenge over at the ABC challenge blog and I have made a fairly simple card using an element kit I am about to start selling. Our sponsor this fortnight is My Favourite Things who do a fabulous range of Die-namics dies amongst other things.
Inking and brayering with the SplodgeAway mat
This week over on the SplodgeAway blog is SplodgeAway mat week and my fellow DT members are showcasing their use of the mat. I have my mat out pretty much all the time as there aren't many things that I don't use it for, it is just so versatile and helps you blend in so well. Here is a card I have made for my Sister in Law's birthday (its ok, she doesnt read my blog – well not that I know of anyway!) I used my mat to brayer the background and then I used the blending tool and the mat to blend the inks on the topper. All the stamps except for the greeting are from Clarity Stamp Company.
Hunkydory meets Friday Sketch
Hi there bloggers, today it is my turn to make the sketch over at the Friday Sketch Challenge so here it is:
I have made my Mum's Birthday card so lets hope she doesn't read this (I don't think she will as last time I spoke to here she didn't have a working PC) I used the Hunkydory Lovely Ladies collection for the topper and the two panels. I stamped the background of the card with a free stamp from the Craft Stamper magazine.
A Spaceman came traveling
I made this card for my Nephews birthday using the Hunkydory Family Blockbuster that I bought from Create and Craft recently.
The sketch I used is this weeks one over at the Friday Sketch Challenge which is sponsored by the lovely Stamp Fairy, we have a gift certificate up for grabs so why not have a go.


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Inverted Vertebrae Sketchbook
Perfect for the artist who likes to travel, our sketchbooks are portable and compact. Unlike most travel sketchbooks, Vulture Gear sketchbooks use thick drawing paper, perfect for watercolors and ink media. We marker tested our pages and they held up to sharpies with no bleed through, though dark chisel tip drawing markers may show through slightly on the other side. Best of all, the paper is sustainable, recycled, and uses no virgin wood fiber.
The hand sewn book binding allows the book to lay completely flat for drawing across both pages in a spread. Did we mention the binding itself is gorgeous? Wow your friends not only with your amazing artwork, but make them jealous of the sketchbook itself! This book uses our raccoon vertebrae pattern, a classy black and white look. Each book is handmade, so each one is just as unique as you (meaning sewn structure cover pattern may vary slightly from book in photo).
When you purchase this product $1 will benefit the WNC Nature Center which is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and focuses on animal conservation, species survival, and connecting people with the animals of WNC.
This item will ship via USPS Priority Mail within 1-2 business days!
- PAPER TYPE: Acid free, archival quality, 100% recycled (25% Hemp), tree free, 70lb (180 gsm) drawing paper.
- 78 Pages (counting front and back).
- SIZE: Outside dimensions are 5.75" x 7.25", Pages are 5.5" x 7"
- COVERS: Inner book board is acid free, paper covering is printed in the U.S. using water based inks on FSC certified paper.
- STRAPS: Imitation leather book straps are 100% cotton based and a renewable and sustainable book material.


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What Do Women Want For Valentine's Day?
On Valentine's Day husbands and boyfriends usually arrive home with roses and chocolates. Retailers push for these traditional Valentine's gifts, but the truth is that most women would be more impressed by something simpler and unique. Steer away from the … Continue reading


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Hagelschuer is powered by Stöckel steam boilers - more than 120 years available for rent
We rent steam boilers, which we provide in case of breakdowns, necessary repairs, conversions, reconstructions or generally for provisional steam or heat generation at favourable conditions.
The boilers have a licence as mobile steam boiler installation and are provided in working order with fittings, feed pump, firing system as well as control units and safety appliances.
Due to the different possiblities of utilization and equipment variants, we unfortunately cannot supply you with a catalogue containing all available installations - with a total capacity of more than 400 MW. The attached survey, however, shows you our performance range.
The rental charge range between EUR 25,00 and EUR 600,00 per calendar day; depending on capacity, maximum working pressure, equipment of the boiler and the rental term (minimum rental term 30 calendar days). Delivery of the boilers is ex our works in Darmstadt. Our boilers are transported by the Deutsche Bahn on rail as well as by means of lorries and/or low loaders on the road.
Assembly, start of operation and disassembly of the boilers is carried out by our chief operators. We require that the necessary amount of assistants is provided by our customers, that the pipeline connections are available and that the boilers are not operated without protection against damaging weather conditiones. There are also completely containerized installations available.
The lessee is responsible for operation, maintenance, insurance and TÜV acceptance, which are not included in the rental fee. If necessary, we can also submit an offer for a combined transportation-, assembly- and machine-insurance.
These statements are for your initial information. We would be pleased to submit to you a brief tender if you send us the enclosed request for a quote. AT ALL EVENTS, we recommend that you record our address so that it can be easily found if needed.


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Today I spent a good portion of the day in the studio. It's been a long time. The Holidays, travel to both families, a cold, then the flu. Ugh. Today I felt almost normal. I worked out, (a limited exercise set) I spent time in the studio and I even took the T to meet Alex for dinner in Cambridge. It was almost a full day.
My time in the studio was incredibly stressful and rough, but also strangely fulfilling. I'm working on some new ideas for the restaurant Menton and my process for new ideas is incredibly painful. I'm hyper critical and I hate everything I make. In a day or two, I'll be able to look at things objectively. There's a lot of potential in the things I'm making, but it's a painful process trying to make it all happen to order.
I'm tempted to make a comparison to the pain of childbirth, but I think I'll refrain lest the moms in my life beat me about the head and shoulders.
For the record, I kinda hate the covered bowl, but only a little. Which means it's actually probably pretty good. Something about the lid needs a little adjustment. Menton is a great restaurant and my pieces need be as great as their food is.


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Last March, when the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society vessel The Steve Irwin docked in Hobart, Tasmania, it was met by two dozen members of the Australian Federal Police. They were there to confiscate hundreds of hours of videotape, launching an investigation into what was one of the most intense and dramatic campaigns ever conducted by the Sea Shepherds against Japanese whalers in their 30-year history. It was a life-changing experience for those on the boats and will be an extraordinary television series for audiences when WHALE WARS returns for a new season, premiering on June 5, 2009, at 9PM (ET/PT). Those seized tapes -- shot by seasoned video journalist Ashley Dunn and others -- and more footage comprise the second season of Animal Planet's WHALE WARS. What follows is Ashley's account of those harrowing months at sea.
When I was approached by Animal Planet to shoot another season of Whale Wars, I was excited, nervous and apprehensive all at once. Shooting season one was the most difficult but rewarding job I had ever had but also the most dangerous. And this time the Japanese were expected to be better equipped and much more aggressive toward the Sea Shepherds. I knew the whalers did not consider the media on board The Steve Irwin off limits. We were tarred with the same brush as the Sea Shepherds -- all of us labeled "eco-terrorists."
In addition to the obvious risks, shooting another season meant being away from my wife and two young children for 13 weeks. Fortunately, they're incredibly supportive of what I do, so I headed off for another real-life game of battleship in the Antarctic Ocean.
The living conditions on The Steve Irwin are basic, to say the least. There were four of us guys sharing a room no bigger than 20 foot by 10 foot for 10 weeks. The bunks were very small -- I felt like I slept with my knees up around my ears. Not that we slept much anyway. Going 40 hours without sleep was a regular occurrence when the Sea Shepherd crew was in the midst of a confrontation with the whaling fleet.
And to top it all off The Steve Irwin is an all-vegan ship. I am not a vegan and struggled with the change in diet. My energy levels dropped and I lost a lot of weight and muscle tone.
Not long into the job my worst fear became a reality. Rough seas don't worry me but ice scares me to death. The Steve Irwin is not ice-rated which means it should never try to bang its way through the stuff. Yet, the ship ended up getting caught in a massive ice field and what followed was about 10 hours of terror. Not just for the Sea Shepherds but for our media crew as well -- especially me!
It was like a bad dream. I knew two days before we got stuck in it that it was inevitable. But we're a documentary crew so we have no input into how the ship is operated. Sure enough we found ourselves surrounded by ice almost as far as the eye could see. It was like placing the ship on the world's largest ice-skating rink. 9/10th ice. 1/10th visible water. Not good!
That day we spent a full eight hours filming the crew's reactions to the unfolding drama. All the while, I was convinced the hull was going to be torn open and we would be forced to abandon ship. I didn't necessarily feel like we were going to die, but I thought we would be spending at least 10 days standing on an iceberg or in a raft waiting to be rescued. The whole time I was filming I was so angry at the situation that it was very hard to hide my feelings. I was down in the rope locker getting shots below the water line of the hull flexing and bending as it pushed through the ice. I was the first cameraman to leave when I realized that if the hull breached, we would surely drown before we could climb back up the 30-foot ladder. I bailed out and began getting my "abandon ship bag" together. I notified the rest of my team that enough was enough and I was getting ready to abandon ship, if necessary. Some time later, our Director of Photography emerged from below telling me he too thought it was time to get out of there and he began getting his gear ready. Luckily, we managed to somehow make it through the ice but that was just the start of the journey.
My role as cameraman was to be in the inflatable boats or the helicopter during any conflict with the whalers. Being in the boats can be pretty dangerous as the Sea Shepherds get very close to the harpoon vessels and the 8,000-ton factory ship. In the midst of all this chaos, the whalers hit us with water canons, throw metal objects at us and bombard us with Long Range Acoustic Devices (LRADS), which emit an incredibly loud, ear-piercing sound wave designed to disorientate and make you feel ill.
In a war situation, the unwritten law is that cameramen are neutral and "off limits" to soldiers. In this battle, the whalers saw us as fair game. During the filming of these confrontations, I was hit at least five times by water canons. I can only describe it as like getting hit with a baseball bat. They bruise and cut you and destroy cameras. Two of mine were taken out by water cannons. Luckily I managed to salvage the tapes. The footage is amazing but the cameras were destroyed. On that particular day, I was in the Delta for eight hours filming the action in below-freezing temperatures, completely drenched, dodging water canons, metal objects and the LRAD. Needless to say, that night I took a hot shower regardless of the fact that it was not my shower day!
The next confrontation with the whalers found me hanging out the side of the helicopter. It was a memorable day because the whaling fleet was being extremely aggressive towards The Steve Irwin and it was amazing to see and film it all from above. It was also the day that the pilot and I were hit several times by the LRAD. It really upset the pilot because he was afraid he'd lose control of the helicopter and ditch it in the sea. We spent six hours in the air filming the confrontations, which involved both the Sea Shepherds and the whalers attempting to prop foul each other. The entire whaling fleet was engaged with The Steve Irwin, which gave us a great opportunity to get some close-up shots of the Japanese ships and their crew. It was extremely cold being in the air for so long with no door on the helicopter. In fact, it was very difficult to hold onto and operate the camera, but with the adrenaline pumping, I didn't realize just how cold I was until we touched down to refuel.
The day the whalers actually began whaling in front of us was definitely the most traumatic one for the Sea Shepherds and media crew. I was on night shift when we discovered the whalers had killed a whale at approximately five a.m. I managed to get a shot of the whale being transported up the slipway of the processing ship. Within minutes the entire Sea Shepherd crew were woken and made aware of what had happened. The ensuing confrontation lasted for over 14 hours and culminated in the ramming of two harpoon vessels. Everybody was in shock and very emotional, including our media crew, but we all had to keep filming. We were given positions throughout the ship and told to "role on everything!" which we did for the next 14 hours.
After being awake for nearly two days, my producer told me to get some sleep once things had settled down. I reluctantly agreed but said I wanted to be awakened if things ramped up again. Before I climbed into my bunk, I stepped out onto the back deck with my camera to see where the harpoon vessels were. That's when I saw one of them, with a whale tied up alongside, make a run at The Steve Irwin while trying to get the whale onto the processing ship. I started rolling and positioned myself with some of the deck crew. The whalers were throwing metal objects from their ship at the Sea Shepherds. Eventually, the inevitable collision happened -- tearing a hole in The Steve Irwin's hull. The action and the reactions were incredible. The whole day was extremely traumatic and I wondered "what the hell is going to happen next?"


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The Art of Paris: Inside the Opening Day of the City's Major Contemporary Art Fair
Paris' major contemporary art fair, Foire Internationale d'Art Contemporain, kicked off Wednesday, and one of the busier booths belonged to a Belgian gallery called Sorry We're Closed.
The gallery's owner, Sebastien Janssen, said he sold 13 artworks during the fair's opening day, including five totem-like sandstone sculptures by Stefan Rinck priced around $7,400 apiece. "I'm doing much better than I expected," Mr. Janssen said.
Few galleries have sold out, but a steady crowd of browsers and bargain hunters from across Europe and the Middle East have turned Fiac into a surprisingly upbeat affair, dealers say. Inflation fears and a strong euro convinced European buyers to seek out a few artworks, particularly modern and classic contemporary pieces whose values haven't fallen as far as newer works amid the recession.
A handful of New York collectors like Estrellita Brodsky and Adam Lindemann have stopped by, but by and large Americans have been eclipsed this time around by European-based collectors like Antoine de Galbert, Fatima Maleki, Griet Dupont, and Claudia Cardinale.
The fair, located inside the Grand Palais exposition hall near the Louvre, closes Sunday.


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License Plate Letter Metal Sign
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Hit the road, and take decor inspiration from your travels! License Plate Letter Metal Sign features the look of a single letter cut from a license plate. Hang this letter on your wall with other letters to spell out names, phrases, and more. Cruise down the highway of style!
- Length: 6"
- Width: 1 3/4"
Hanging Hardware: 2 - Hole Cut-Outs (5 5/8" Apart from Center to Center)
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March is National Reading Month, and Celebrity Baby Trends and Simplay3 have the perfect giveaway to celebrate! We're sharing our love for books and the joy they bring and giving one U.S. winner the Sharing Library (SRP $149.99). This is a very cool way to share books and all kinds of things with friends and family (and help the environment, too – think RECYCLE!). And, it's made in America by American workers.
Created of durable, double wall plastic for years of maintenance-free use, this little library is a low-cost, easy-to-assemble book exchange solution. A raised, ribbed floor and hinged door with magnetic closure keep items safeguarded from the weather. Clear plexiglass lets you see what's inside.
Create a drop-off space indoors or outdoors. Whether it's books, food items, letters to Santa, or mittens and scarves for those less fortunate, this is a smart, economical option for a drop-box exchange.
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Worship Committees
Worship Committees
High Holy Days Committee is tasked with planning for the High Holy Days. Beth Am gathers for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, this year at the Redemption Bay Area Church in San Jose. Committee members support our clergy by calling congregants to invite them to accept honors for the High Holy Day services and by helping to staff the tables outside the venue, welcoming congregants and visitors during the High Holy Days, handing out prayerbooks and tickets, and answering questions. Members may also assist with ushering during the High Holy Days services, help worshipers in need of wheelchairs or other special assistance, and help ensure that member participation runs smoothly during the services. Most of the High Holy Days Committee's work is coordinated via e-mail and phone contact. Contacts: Tina, David and Debby.
Shabbat Committee focuses on ways to enhance the experience of Shabbat throughout our membership by 1) educating the congregation about Shabbat, 2) enhancing the Shabbat experience and hospitality already in place at Beth Am, 3) encouraging our members to enhance their Shabbat experiences at home, and 4) giving members the tools and inspiration to observe Shabbat. The Shabbat Committee consists of members who care about deepening their own experience of Shabbat and helping others to discover how special Shabbat can be. Contact: Louise and Aly


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Blackmore RoadDoddinghurstBrentwood, Essex, CM15 0HUTel: 01277 821699
The practice was founded in 1960 and has since expanded so that it now consists of four partners and twenty staff.We moved into our new purpose built building in 2012 and from this we aim to provide family medicine of the highest standards for the benefit of our patients.
As well as a source of information about our practice, the staff & the services we provide, we hope you use the website as a useful resource with links to other reliable websites for health related information. If there is topical health information we will also add this to the website.
We are currently experiencing delays in stocking some medications due to supplier manufacturing problems.
In order to prevent a delay in fulfilling your prescription, we ask that you submit your repeat prescription requests
2 weeks before your medication is due to run out.
Thank you for your co-operation.
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Dispensary Opening Hours
From 1 May 2018 our Dispensary will be open from 8.30am-1pm and 2pm-6.30pm Monday to Friday.
Please remember we close early for staff training the first Tuesday of each month. See dates below.
The surgery are waiting for the completion of 4 extra telephone lines to enable patients to get through more easily
GP Extended Access Hub
To access this service please contact us as normal to book an appointment in the HUB - the opening times are as follows
Monday to Friday 6.30pm to 8pm
Saturday 9am to 3pm
Sunday 10am to 2pm
For further information please download the ACE patient leaflet here. ACE Ltd Patient leaflet
The GP Extended Access Service is provided by Accountable Care Enterprise Ltd (ACE) which is wholly owned by the GP practices in Brentwood, working together on behalf of practices, patients and staff to deliver safe, effective and responsive healthcare services.
Tuesday 4 February 2020
Tuesday 3 March 2020
The surgery will be closed from 1.00pm on these dates and will re-open as usual at 8.30am the following morning. If you need to speak to a doctor during this time please phone the surgery and you will be re-directed to the Out-of-Hours service.
Going to Basildon Hospital as an in-patient
If you are going to admitted to Basildon Hospital it is important that you bring your medicines with you in an NHS green bag. You can get your green bag from Reception.
Please contact reception if you want to sign up for this online service. To register for this service will need one photo ID and one proof of address
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