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Trace child's hand onto yellow construction paper, twice each hand. Have student cut out hands. Take round black circle from construction paper and glue all hands to back of (this is the center of the sunflower) finish by adding a green stem.
Draw or cut tree trunk with branches from brown paper. Take popped popcorn and sprinkle with powered tempra paint color of choice. Have students glue popcorn onto tree. The popcorn becomes the blossoms on the tree.
We used red which turned out pink and blue. It was fun.
Take a bunch of flower pedals and place them in a large bowl. Cut out some contact paper into the shape of a flower. Let the children place the flower pedals on the cut outs. Once finished, used another piece of contact paper to seal it off so no flowers come loose. Add a steam cut out from green paper if you want.
Using coffee filters have the children color the outside of the filter with markers. Then fold the filter into in half 2 times and place it into a cup of water. When the colors blend together, take out of water and lay flat until they dry. When dry pinch the filter in the middle of the inter circle and using a pipe cleaners attach in the middle of the circle and you have a flower!
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Marion, AL. - The Marion Military Institute's Athletic Department will be collecting canned/non-perishable food items November 29th in the foyer of the William R. Ireland Athletic Center. This is an annual event sponsored by the MMI Tigers and will benefit local families during the upcoming holiday season.
Tiger fans and supporters can receive free admission to two upcoming home basketball games with a canned/non-perishable food item. MMI will host Coastal Alabama Community College Saturday, December 2nd, at 3:30 p.m. and Enterprise State Community College Saturday, December 9th.


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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene is currently seeking a BC/BE Pediatrician to join our collegial and community-centered pediatric practice. This is a full time position that offers you a 4-day workweek with a call ratio of 1:6 that includes 1 in 6 weekends. Call responsibilities includes newborn hospital rounding, attending deliveries, and low acuity pediatric admissions. Cheshire Medical Center delivers about 400 babies per year and has 35 to 50 pediatric admissions per year. We have 24/7 phone nurse triage. Outpatient office hours are 8am to 5pm on weekdays and 10am to 12pm on Saturday mornings (which is covered by the on call pediatrician).
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We have strong ties with Children's Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD) and Geisel (Dartmouth) School of Medicine. We collaborate on best practices with the CHaD primary care groups across communities in NH. We have access to pediatric sub-specialists at CHaD including a shared EPIC medical record and E Consults for all pediatric sub-specialists. In addition, there is opportunity to teach Dartmouth medical students and residents.
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Following the announcement on Sunday of the first details about DC Comics' new imprints for young readers and middle-graders, the publisher has released the full list of titles and creative teams for the fall launch of DC Zoom and DC Ink.
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You can find the upcoming titles and creative teams for DC Ink, which is geared toward young-adult audiences, below:
BATMAN: GOTHAM HIGH – Melissa de la Cruz (ALEX & ELIZA, BLUE BLOODS series, WITCHES OF EAST END series)BATMAN: NIGHTWALKER – THE GRAPHIC NOVEL – Marie Lu (LEGEND series)TEEN TITANS – Kami Garcia (BEAUTIFUL CREATURES series)UNDER THE MOON: A CATWOMAN TALE – Lauren Myracle (INTERNET GIRLS series, KISSING KATE)WONDER WOMAN: TEMPEST TOSSED – Laurie Halse Anderson (SPEAK and CHAINS)
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BATMAN TALES: ONCE UPON A CRIME – writer and artist: Derek Fridolfs, Dustin Nguyen (BATMAN: LI'L GOTHAM)BATMAN: OVERDRIVE – Shea Fontana (DC SUPER HERO GIRLS series)BLACK CANARY: IGNITE – Meg Cabot (THE PRINCESS DIARIES series)DEAR JUSTICE LEAGUE – Michael Northrop (TOMBQUEST series)GREEN LANTERN: LEGACY – Minh Lê (DRAWN TOGETHER)SUPER SONS – Ridley Pearson (KINGDOM KEEPERS series)SUPERMAN OF SMALLVILLE – writer and artist: Art Baltazar & Franco (TINY TITANS)SUPERMAN SMASHES THE KLAN – Gene Yang (AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER series, NEW SUPER-MAN), will be released as periodicals first, then collected
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"Superheroes are more popular than ever so it only makes sense to bring these DC characters to an entirely new generation of young readers," DC Entertainment President Diane Nelson said in a statement. "The first comic books created decades ago were for kids, and as the business evolved and matured, it became more focused on adult readers. DC Ink and DC Zoom present an exciting new opportunity to grow our publishing business and ensure beloved stories built around iconic characters like Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman are endeared as part of the fabric of childhood for years to come."
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Heavyweights collide as Smith-Warner square off in club cricket classic
Mike Whitney can't remember anything like it in his 18 years as president of Randwick Petersham Cricket Club. And he doesn't think it will ever happen again, such are the peculiar circumstances that conceived the occasion.
Best poke your head into Coogee Oval on Saturday, in that case, as David Warner (Randwick Petersham) and Steve Smith (Sutherland), plus a very handy supporting cast, clash in a 50-over match that could see more than 2000 fans at the ground. On average, Whitney said, they would be lucky to get 50.
The downside of the Cape Town saga has been blindingly obvious; Smith, Warner and Cameron Bancroft were banished from the top echelons of the game and Cricket Australia has been decimated by the damning review into their cultural standards, or lack thereof.
But the presence of Smith and Warner in Sydney grade cricket has been a welcome shot of vitality for the lower tiers of cricket, which rarely see the likes of Warner and Smith, who have both found a way to embrace the upside of their exile.
"I cant remember two current players that have been captain and vice-captain of their country, still playing the game, and playing in a grade cricket match at a suburban ground. Throw in Watto (Sutherland's Shane Watson) as well. It just doesnt happen these days. It may never happen again in Sydney grade cricket," Whitney said.
"Its got a great feeling about it and out of the negative of Cape Town … which has been phenomenal, look at the carnage that has created … the positive has having these blokes back in grade cricket.
"I cant talk for Steve Smith but I can imagine hes been doing exactly the same as Dave has been doing for us, which has been amazing. Just the people turning up at the ground, the buzz around training. Hes playing great … hes averaging 100. Hes finding the boundary, dont worry about that."
For the former Test players, it will be somewhat of a lost summer. While those in the baggy green engage in red ball contests with the touring Indians and Sri Lankans, Smith and Warner will be campaigning at small grounds for much smaller stakes.
For those playing alongside them, however, it will be a summer they will never forget.
"Our young players in first grade have been mesmerised that a player of his [Warner's] calibre is sitting in the dressing-room and hes been fantastic," Whitney said.
"Theyll never, ever, ever forget this summer. They are still two of the best players in the world and we are going to see them at Coogee Oval.
"People ask me all the time about David – I cant say anything more than hes been a model citizen for Randwick Petersham. Prior to this, he wouldnt have played more than a handful of games for us over five or six years."
For Warner, the match against Sutherland and his old skipper Smith will be provide a welcome buzz in what will be an otherwise low-key summer. Whitney said the club was making sure he remained in a good head space, with Warner in regular touch with the club's operations manger Bill Anderson.
"[Anderson] is very close to David and talks to him regularly. I dont annoy the players too much, David has enough on his plate without the president of the club ringing him three times a week," he said.
"But if there is a drama, I send him a text right away. Hes one of our players and we have a duty of care. We dont treat him any differently to anyone else at the club.
"They know they made a huge error in judgment but they are paying for it. The good side is theyve been able to come back to club cricket. Ive been the president for 18 years and Ive never know anything like this."
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Cedarville University School of Pharmacy will host a policy forum on healthcare legislation with State Representatives Rick Perales and Bob Hackett along with Antonio Ciaccia, director of government and public affairs from the Ohio Pharmacist Association. The event, open to the public, will be held on Thursday, Feb. 5, in the Health Sciences Center in Room 107 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
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Auckland City is one of my favourite places and one of the locations where we did the shoot (Myers Park) holds quite a few memories for me as I lived right next to it for a little while.
The natural, sleepy theme was something different and it was awesome to be captured as myself and nothing more or less.
I didn't really put too much thought into my outfit, I just wore what I would wear on a regular day. I was comfortable.
In terms of personality, I think I'm a whole lot weirder than what I give off when you first meet me. And the way I look, I would describe as colourful? I don't really have limits when it comes to colour coordination. Everything goes!
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Even women who are insured face uncertainty in coverage, higher premiums, greater out-of-pocket costs and occasionally outright discrimination.
The Trump administration is also still looking for ways to dismantle the Affordable Care Act (ACA), most recently rolling back the birth control mandate that previously required every employer to cover contraceptives for employees. The rollback allows companies to stop covering birth control for their employees if it goes against their "strongly held religious beliefs."
While these new rules haven't affected every woman in the U.S., the situation has reopened the debate on the role women's healthcare plays in gender equality.
With insurance coverage for women's healthcare a hit or miss depending on your location, insurance provider and employer, many women are wondering what the potential costs could be if they aren't covered.
The cost of preventative healthcare for women
No matter your political opinions regarding the state of the U.S. healthcare system, no one can deny the astronomical costs associated with women's preventative healthcare.
For women who are uninsured or have minimal insurance coverage, preventative healthcare such as contraceptives, STD testing, cancer screenings and overall reproductive health care can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars out-of-pocket. This means many are unable to afford basic medical care for women-specific issues like effective birth control methods, genetic testing or fertility treatments.
Perhaps the most common (and most controversial) form of preventative women's healthcare is birth control. Contraceptives are used for more than just pregnancy prevention; many abstinent women still utilize birth control to regulate their menstrual cycle and combat hormonal fluctuations.
With many options on the market, costs can vary widely depending on what method you choose.
Cheaper options such as oral contraceptives (commonly referred to as the Pill) or the Depo-Provera shot can cost between $200 and $600 per year without insurance. While many doctors recommend generic versions to help patients cut costs, those generic drugs can occasionally cause undesirable side effects.
Contraceptive implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs) run between $800 and $1,000 for those without an insurance provider that covers the device or procedure. These devices are typically more effective, have fewer side effects and usually last between three and five years, making them more cost-effective in the long term than some other options. The high upfront costs, however, can put a major financial strain on any budget.
Vaginal rings are actually the most expensive form of common contraceptive methods, with brands such as NuvaRing costing patients up to $1,000 per year.
These costs don't even include what doctor's offices or clinics may charge for appointments, tests or consultations that are often required for women seeking birth control.
Annual checkups, STD testing and cancer screenings*
Typically, insurance covers annual checkups, STD testing and cancer screenings. Under the ACA, yearly pelvic exams that often include Pap smears and cervical cancer screenings are fully covered by insurance.
However, for those without insurance or for those who have a plan predating the ACA that requires a high deductible before coverage kicks in, it can cost anywhere between $50 and $200 per exam, test and screening. The costs vary depending on what state you live in and which doctor's office you schedule an appointment with.
Breast health*
Coverage availability and out of pocket costs are varied for breast health checkups, screenings and preventive measures.
Mammograms are almost always fully covered by insurance, but they cost $250 out of pocket on average for those without an insurance plan.
According to BreastCancer.org, testing for PALB2, BRCA1 and BRCA2 costs between $300 and $5,000, depending on where you go to get tested and how extensive the genetic test. Preventative surgeries for those with a high risk of breast cancer, determined through genetic testing or an evaluation of family history, can cost between $15,000 and $55,000 for those without insurance coverage.
Preventative surgeries such as mastectomies aren't always fully covered by insurance, either. Even women with premium insurance plans can end up paying 20 percent or more of the overall cost for mastectomies and similar procedures. Others may have expensive deductibles to meet before insurance fully covers medical costs. Some insurance providers may not cover any of the costs if they deem that the surgery is not a medical necessity.
Fertility treatments*
Many women turn to fertility clinics to help preserve their ability to have children when they are diagnosed with cancer or at risk for cancer. Fertility treatments such as freezing your eggs can be expensive whether or not you have insurance coverage.
According to National Public Radio, harvesting eggs costs around $10,000, freezing and storing your eggs costs approximately $500 per year and IVF treatments to become pregnant when you're ready to unfreeze your eggs can cost $5,000. That is a huge financial undertaking for women without insurance, and even women who have insurance plans can end up covering a percentage of those costs themselves.
Hormonal therapy for postmenopausal women*
According to the Mayo Clinic, hormone replacement therapy for menopausal and postmenopausal women can help prevent bone loss and protect long-term health. However, insurance companies may not deem hormonal therapy a medical necessity, meaning even women with insurance coverage may end up paying for it out of pocket.
Costs associated with hormone therapy vary depending on the type of therapy you choose and the regimen your doctor recommends. On average, women can expect to spend $1,500 a year for consistent treatment.
Managing payment options for women's healthcare
For unexpected or larger medical costs, some might consider using a credit card to help them afford costly medical expenses. However, using a credit card to pay for large medical expenses can harm your credit score and cost you more in the long-term because of higher interest rates.
While small monthly costs such as The Pill might make sense to charge, there are other options available for paying for preventative healthcare measures out of pocket.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
If your employer offers health plans, you probably have access to an FSA. Patients can contribute up to $2,650 each year to pay for copayments, deductibles and other healthcare costs. Some employers also contribute to employee accounts.
This money is not taxed, helping patients save money on healthcare.
Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood offers affordable women's health care, including wellness visits, contraception, STD testing, cancer screenings and more. If you don't have insurance, Planned Parenthood may have alternative payment plans available to you. Many women also qualify for free for low-cost services at Planned Parenthood centers.
Medical credit cards
Medical credit cards offer a payment plan option for patients by offering "no-interest" promotional periods based on how much you charge. For example, if you charge a $1,000 IUD on a medical credit card with a six-month promotional period, you could pay off the debt interest-free for less than $200 a month.
However, for those who don't pay off their debt within the promotional timeframe, deferred interest and higher APRs can end up costing patients.
CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP)
If your yearly income is at or below 250 percent of the federal poverty level, your insurance doesn't cover screening exams or you meet certain age requirements, you might qualify for free to low-cost healthcare services from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
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This week at TBE we are proud to bring you the 2nd installment in our "Day in the Life" video series. This week, we follow Cosme Salazar, a 2nd year student from Houston, TX who moved to Chicago with his wife and three children. Come join Cosme for a bike ride down Lakeshore Drive, a day at Harper Center, and an evening hanging out with fellow LEAD facils!
In today's blog, we check back in with Nupur to get her reflections on recruiting, and in particular recruiting as an international student, especially now that she has landed her dream summer internship in Singapore!
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Now that on–campus recruiting season has started to slow down, I thought it would be a good time to reflect on the recruiting process as I experienced it, particularly with regard to international recruiting as that's the path that I've pursued. I am happy to report that I'll be headed back to Singapore to work at one of my top choice consulting firms. I thought it might be helpful to break down the process of landing a position abroad in the different phases that I experienced while at Booth: the pre-school season, fall quarter networking, interview season and (everyone's favorite part) the offer process. =)
The pre- school season:
Living in Singapore, I was invited to pre-MBA networking events by firms in Singapore as soon as I registered my interest in consulting with Booth. The larger consulting firms who have offices globally are well networked in their recruiting efforts and make a concerted effort to reach out to future MBAs from a few key global business schools. This was my first engagement with my future employers, and was integral as it allowed me to meet the individuals that I subsequently reached out to once I arrived in Chicago. One of them even gave me a profile of my interviewers before I had my actual second round interviews.
Fall Quarter Networking:
During the fall quarter, international recruiting comprised of three parallel efforts. First, the mega consulting firms with scale and global presence typically brought representatives from various international offices to Chicago. It was really great to see so many firms make the special effort to send staff all the way out to Booth to get to know us better! In fact, all of the major firms I was interested in hosted Southeast Asia networking nights/dinners where I was able to meet more partners, principals and consultants to learn more about the firm's global presence. For the smaller firms, I typically reached out to the Southeast Asia recruiters through their Chicago counterparts. Finally, During December break, the Asia Pacific student group organized a trek for students to meet recruiters in Singapore. While I did not go on the trek myself, a few of my classmates did and they found the interactions extremely useful.
Interview Season:
The application process for all consulting firms is the same and you specify your office choices on the application form. After that, the shortlisting of candidates for closed lists (by the office you applied for and the Booth recruiting teams) begins. International location recruiting for me and all my other classmates happened off-campus. Some of us had first rounds in Chicago at the firm offices, by partners and principals from the region/office we had applied to who had flown down for the recruitment process, while others had their first and second round interviews in Boston, New York, Mexico City etc depending on the office you applied to. I had my first round interviews in Boston, New York and Chicago. Almost all the firms gave their decision on the same day within a couple of hours and then second round interviews were held the same afternoon or next day. The second round decisions with offers were also made within the day.
Offer Process:
As soon as the firm makes you a verbal offer, expect congratulatory notes by the Booth recruiting teams and other people from the office you have applied to, especially alumni who want to both congratulate you and show you how you can make the most of the internship experience. I was floored by the number of people who were willing to help me and speak to me about their summer experiences at their firms. Sell weekends are an opportunity to get to know the firm better where representatives from the firm at various levels candidly share their experiences and the value that the firm has brought to their careers. They are usually at the office where you have been made an offer and it is the time you get to meet all the other candidates who will become part of your summer class. In my case the offeree weekend was held in San Francisco and was combined with the offerees from China and Australia.
I know that my friends who applied to offices in Latin America and Europe had similar experiences. In fact for quite a few of them, representatives from their office proactively reached out to them and helped with case prep sessions. The career services team also proactively seeks international internship opportunities and blogs about them. I know I kept a close watch for all Asian postings.
Now that I've accepted the offer, I'm very excited about the summer that lies ahead and am looking at making the most of what is left of my winter quarter at Booth. Post-recruiting season was kicked off with Winter Formal which was a masquerade ball this year and an absolute blast! I'm now looking forward to spring break and traveling with my classmates.


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Orange County residents displaced due to a natural gas leak at a well site at the end of Gulf Road off FM 408 in the Orangefield area are still waiting to get back into their homes while crews work to make the area safe for their return.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office reports emergency responders evacuated some local residents after a business alerted them of a natural gas leak on Wednesday, June 25, at about 8:45 a.m.
Close to 2,000 people attended Orange County's 20th annual Cops N Kids Picnic at Claiborne Park on June 20 for some summer fun, the Orange County Sheriff's Office reports. Children at the event were treated to tours of emergency vehicles, shown tactical equipment used by SWAT, allowed to get up close and personal with some alligators, a snake and even a tortoise, and had plenty to eat and drink from various booths set up on the park grounds.
A burglary suspect evaded deputies during a high-speed chase on Monday, June 9, that ended in what appeared to investigators to be a rollover wreck in a stolen SUV.
A shooting in Orange County on Saturday, June 7, started with a disagreement and ended in the death of one Vidor resident, deputies report.
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Deputies seized close to 350 pounds of marijuana after a high-speed pursuit, the Orange County Sheriff's Office reports.
Thursday, May 22, 2014, around 7:20 a.m., the Orange County Sheriff's Office investigated a report of a stolen travel trailer from the 3100 block of Texas Avenue near the Bridge City area of Orange County. The travel trailer had been parked on the previous date near a business that had video surveillance.
A man impersonating a peace officer reportedly stopped a Bridge City man on Friday, May 9 at about 9 p.m. on Interstate 10 East on the Neches River Bridge near the Orange County line, deputies reports. Investigators are looking into the report but want citizens to be on the alert for the possible pretender.
An elderly man who had been attacked in his home on May 8 reports he was beaten into unconsciousness by an unknown man when answering a knock at his front door.
Orange County Sheriff's deputies responded to an altercation between two men involving a machete on May 1 at about 4 p.m., OCSO reports.
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Travis Atkins didn't hesitate the June morning when he saw the insurgent reach for a suicide vest underneath his clothing. With his fellow Soldiers mere feet away, Atkins knew he had to act quickly before the enemy's bomb detonated.The staff sergeant wrapped his arms and body around the insurgent to shield three Soldiers from the brunt of explosion.
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Sgt. (R) Daniel Cowart was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the nation's second highest medal for valor, during a ceremony conducted March 20 on Fort Hood.Cowart, a former member of 3rd Armored Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, was originally awarded the Silver Star for his actions in May, 2007 in Samara, Iraq, but following a comprehensive review of awards by the Army, it was upgraded.
By Staff Sgt. Mary Junell
KURE BEACH, N.C. - Children of National Guard services members have a unique experience. They are not fully Army or Air Force brats as children of active duty service members call themselves, but they do have to deal with their parents being away for training one weekend a month, annual training in the summer, and other missions or deployments they are called to support. A group of North Carolina National Guard children recently had an opportunity to spend time with kids just like them during the Sleeping With the Fishes event March 23, at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
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WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy announced updates to uniform policy, grooming standards, uniform item availability and mandatory possession dates for new uniform items in NAVADMIN 075/19, released March 25.
Highlights include:
A command/unit logo shoulder patch is now an option for wear on the left shoulder pocket of the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type II and III in place of the Don't Tread On Me shoulder patch.
By Sgt. 1st Class Jon Soucy, National Guard Bureau
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Provisions allowing Guard members to transfer some or all of their Post- 9/11 GI Bill benefits to their spouse or children are set to change, limiting the timeframe Soldiers and Airmen can transfer those benefits.
"You have to have a minimum of six years [in service] in order to be eligible to transfer benefits, and after 16 years you're no longer eligible," said Don Sutton, GI Bill program manager with the Army National Guard, describing the changes set to go into effect July 12.
By Stephanie James
We all know being in a military family doesn't come without some complications. And the key to surviving is flexibility. Whether your spouse is deployed for months, you have to cancel family vacations/plans last minute, or you and your family are constantly uprooting your lives to live at the newest duty station, it's all part of the lifestyle. Well you're not alone, and we are all searching for tips to make our time under contract a little easier. Below are a few helpful tips to prepare you and your family for your next move!
By Erinn Burgess, IMCOM
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany -- Now through April 19, military spouses can apply for the opportunity to earn a free financial counselor accreditation to help them find employment at any military installation or in the civilian sector.
The FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship Program offers this career-enhancing credential to military spouses so they may in turn provide financial counseling and education to fellow members of the military community.
The program provides a clear pathway for participants to obtain an Accredited Financial Counselor designation, said Jennifer Chambers, a Baumholder military spouse who is currently enrolled in the program.
WASHINGTON -- All four military services of the U.S. Department of Defense are preparing a joint Tenant Bill of Rights in an effort to ensure service members and their families have safe, quality homes and communities, and clear rights while living in them. It is intended to increase the accountability of privatized housing companies by putting more oversight authority in the hands of local military leaders.
All three service secretaries have seen firsthand and reviewed problems in housing units, and the Tenant Bill of Rights is intended to help remedy them by both protecting and empowering service members and their families.
The Tenant Bill of Rights will be enforced through renegotiated leases with the privatized housing companies. The Bills of Rights will be implemented in the coming weeks.
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Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, captured the essence and importance of reading with this simple quote. Whether it is learning the art of how to read or reading to learn important information, engaging children to read is key. The fundamental skill of reading can be difficult for some children. Finding ways to make the reading experience enjoyable can influence a child's reading success.
By David Vergun
WASHINGTON -- Lt. Col. Saunya N. Bright has been in the Air Force 18 years. During that time, she said, the food in military dining facilities has improved dramatically in terms of nutritional value and healthy eating choices.
Bright, a dietitian with the Air Force Medical Support Agency in Falls Church, Virginia, spoke at a Pentagon health fair yesterday and offered some tips to good eating.
By Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels,
CAMP PENDLETON, CA -- With its vast training areas and prime location along California's shorelines, Camp Pendleton is well known for producing the finest fighting forces on the West Coast. What Camp Pendleton might be less known for, however, is that it has been a backdrop to some of America's most famous films. Throughout Camp Pendleton's history, multiple movie producers have utilized its training grounds over Hollywood sets to recreate authentic war scenes of our Country's most famous battles.
"[Working with the entertainment industry] gives us an opportunity to showcase assets and capabilities that are available to production companies," said U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Katesha Washington, Entertainment Media Liaison Office (EMLO). "It allows us also to accomplish our mission of telling the story of Marines."
WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it will celebrate the start of Women's History Month in March with a kickoff event on March 6, from 2-4 p.m. at the Women in Military Service for America (WIMSA) Memorial in Arlington, Virginia.
Sponsored by VA's Center for Women's Veterans, the event will feature 15 women Veterans representing all branches of military service in a 2019 campaign titled "Trailblazers: Women Breaking Barriers," celebrating the contributions of women Veterans in honor of Women's History Month and continuing through the rest of the year.
By Cheryl PellerinDoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, March 30, 2017 The Veterans Affairs and Defense departments are introducing to service members who have Servicemembers Group Life Insurance an online enrollment system called the SGLI On-line Enrollment System that enables active duty and eligible reserve and National Guard members to manage their group and family coverage online.
SGLI provides $400,000 in automatic life insurance coverage to service members when they enlist. SGLI members get automatic coverage for dependent children and non-military spouses under the family SGLI program.
By Carla M. McCarthy, Center for Information Warfare Training Public Affairs
PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- Sailors continue to benefit from the Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-line (COOL) program with the latest Navy COOL app update uploaded to app stores, March 28.
With more than 24,000 downloads so far, the app matches the most recent information found on the Navy COOL website.
By Rhonda Burke on March 28, 2017
While in high school, Josiah Hernandez came to a difficult crossroads in his young life. Twenty credits short of graduation and struggling with academic and self discipline, he dropped out. Just a few months later, in search of direction, he found the U.S. Department of Labor's Job Corps program.
Job Corps was a second chance for Josiah. He used it to set his life on a path toward prosperity.
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cory Asato, Navy Public Affairs Support Element Det. Northwest
SILVERDALE, Wash. (NNS) -- Marine Corps Security Force Battalion (MCSFBn) graduated its newest batch of junior noncommissioned officers (NCO) at the command Corporals Course, March 17.
The mission of the course is to provide the Marine corporal with the education and leadership skills necessary to lead Marines. The local battalion chooses to send Sailors integrated into their platoons through the course, as well, promoting unit cohesion and leadership abilities.
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Navy junior officers interested in serving as a White House social aide can now apply through April 30.
The White House social aides have supported presidents and first ladies since the administration of President Theodore Roosevelt, and are represented by all branches of the military. They help manage guests who attend social functions at the White House, and also facilitate interactions with the president and first lady.
By Jessica Myers DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, March 22, 2017 — The selection of the 2017 Women's History Month theme, "Honoring Trailblazing Women," falls in perfect harmony with the centennial anniversary of the first enlisted woman to enter into military service. The Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services and the Veteran Affairs Center for Women Veterans co-hosted an event at the Women in Military Service for American Memorial yesterday, celebrating the historic enlistment of Loretta P. Walsh, March 21, 1917, exactly 100 years ago to the day.
In the spring of 1917, the United States began preparing for the inevitability of war. However, men were not enlisting in sufficient numbers. On March 19, 1917, Navy Secretary Josephus Daniels determined that women could be enrolled in the U.S. Naval Reserve Force and issued an order authorizing their enlistment.
By Lisa Ferdinando DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, March 23, 2017 — Karen Pence, the wife of Vice President Michael R. Pence, honored military women today as part of events for Women's History Month.
"We just wanted to say 'Thank you,'" she told three dozen service members at an afternoon reception at One Observatory Circle, the vice president's residence at the Naval Observatory here.
By Luke Murren March 22, 2017
The jobless rate for all veterans edged down to 4.3 percent in 2016 from 4.6 percent in 2015, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' recently released annual Employment Situation for Veterans. This continues a downward trend from the peak of the recession in 2011, and brings the veteran unemployment rate near pre-recession levels.
Some highlights from the 2016 report include:
By Suzanna Brugler, Naval Supply Systems Command Global Logistics Support, Deputy
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Naval Supply Systems Command Global Logistics Support (NAVSUP GLS) Household Goods (HHG) added 15 more webinars to its series of live, interactive webinars that assist Sailors and their families in facilitating military moves, March 10.
The total number of webinars offered since Jan. 10 is 65, up from the original 50 scheduled early this year.
VA's rule establishes presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure to contaminants in water supply at Camp Lejeune VA to provide disability benefits for related diseases
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) regulations to establish presumptions for the service connection of eight diseases associated with exposure to contaminants in the water supply at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, are effective as of today.
By Jeremy Beale/Staff Writer, Marine Corps Base Quantico
Forty-seven year old, retired Marine Maj. Shalisa Davis, returned to Quantico Marine Corps Information Operations Center, where she works, after becoming the first African American woman to finish seven marathons in seven days across seven continents.
Pushing through sleep-depravation, physical exhaustion and illness, Davis ran over 183 miles, thus completing a seven part marathon series.
By C. Todd Lopez March 6, 2017
WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- The standard issue combat boot most Soldiers wear today, the one most commonly worn in Iraq and Afghanistan, is great for sandy dunes, hot dry weather, and asphalt. But it's proven not so good in hot and wet environments. So the Army has developed a new jungle boot that some Soldiers will see this year.
In September, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark A. Milley directed the Army to come up with a plan to outfit two full brigade combat teams in Hawaii, part of the 25th Infantry Division there, with a jungle boot. The Army had already been testing commercial jungle boots at the time -- with mixed results -- but didn't have a specialized jungle boot, so Program Executive Officer Soldier, headquartered at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, had to get a plan together to make it happen.
By Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Liah Kitchen 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., March 2, 2017 — Transitioning out of the military can be a difficult and stressful time for service members. Many go back to their hometowns to be with their families, while others find work in the area of their last duty station.
Planning for life after the military is one of the key elements in a smooth transition. For retired Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Junior Hamilton, this means exchanging his uniform for business attire.
WASHINGTON - Military Outreach USA, a partner of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), recently launched a program to encourage communities to connect with local VA facilities and help VA provide support to homeless or recently homeless Veterans and their families.
The Adopt-a-VA program, which began in February, connects individuals and community organizations, such as schools, faith-based groups and businesses, with a local VA Homeless Program case manager at the VA Medical Center or community-based outpatient clinic in their area to help meet Veterans' non-medical needs.
By Donna Cipolloni, Naval Air Station Patuxent River
NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md., March 3, 2017 - Following the last of the female yeomen leaving active duty at the end of World War I, only a small number of Navy nurses represented their gender in naval service. But World War II would change all of that. In the early 1940s, the Navy prepared to accept not only a large number of enlisted women, but also the first female commissioned officers who would supervise them.
On July 30, 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Navy Women's Reserve Act into law, creating what was commonly known as the WAVES — Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service — a division of the U.S. Navy created during World War II to free up male personnel for sea duty. Little did anyone know that the resulting influx of women in the U.S. Navy would last far beyond the World War II "emergency" for which they had been recruited.
By Mika Cross on March 2, 2017
Imagine if you drove trucks for the military in some of the world's most dangerous and challenging terrain, in every kind of weather, day and night. After years of serving your country, you decide you want to go home, be closer to family and get back to work.
As you begin to transition from service, you make a surprising discovery: Suddenly, it doesn't matter that you were promoted three times, won service medals and logged hundreds of thousands of miles driving. Employers require you to re-certify and re-train for the very same work you performed in the military. Even though you've got the skills, it's hard to get a foot in the door. For too many veterans, this is a real problem.
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Lockwood, Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- "How can history inform our maritime strategy today?" Your answer to that question may be the basis for an entry in the Chief of Naval Operations 2017 Naval History Essay Contest, recently announced in NAVADMIN 024/17.
According to the message, CNO Adm. John Richardson directed the contest to further understanding of how lessons from history inform the Navy's way ahead.
By Kristine M. Sturkie, Navy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) -- Beginning Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, military exchange online shopping privileges will be extended to all honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. military.
The Department of Defense announced this policy change as a way to recognize the contributions of service members who served in the military and to thank them for that service.
Congratulations! You just found out your next duty station is in a land far, far away. Your excitement for new adventures may be tempered by questions about what life will be like in a new location and how you'll get your family there. The good news is that there are resources available to assist families just like yours. Start with a Military OneSource spouse relocation and transition consultation. The consultant can:
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Many service members and their families benefit from the multitude of state laws passed each year. Who is responsible for working at the state level to address the specific needs of military families?
The answer to that question is the Defense State Liaison Office. The DSLO, located in Washington, D.C., was established in 2004 by the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. At that time, the department did not have processes to resolve state issues for service members and their families. DSLO was established to "level the playing field" and remove barriers for service members and their families. As the department continues to transform service member and family support programs, DSLO also provides an opportunity to forge new ways of addressing requirements and aligning support with the programs implemented by states and communities.
Would you like to spend time whitewater rafting, hiking, rock climbing, winter camping, backpacking, exploring the environment, running ropes courses, or practicing wilderness skills? What if you could do these activities with other military youth just like you?
Military teens (14-18 years old of Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, and Retired personnel) will have an opportunity to participate in adventure camps scheduled May 2016 through February 2017 at little to no cost. These high energy, high adventure, and high experience camps are planned across the United States from Washington to New York and the states in between. This is the perfect chance for you to experience the outdoors as you never have before!
When school's out for summer, it's helpful to have some activities planned to keep your kids busy, engaged and having fun. Department of Defense summer camps may be a great addition to your child's summer lineup. Make it a summer to remember by checking out these potential camping experiences:
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By Jim GaramoneDoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, March 1, 2017 Even after 100 years, the world still feels the effects of what was known at the time as The Great War.
The current situation in the Middle East owes much to the divisions imposed on the region as a result of World War I. The U.S. civil rights effort grew out of the segregation and discrimination African-Americans were subjected to as they strove to serve their country in combat.
WASHINGTON — Researchers know of aspirin's benefits in preventing certain ailments — from cardiovascular disease to most recently colorectal cancer. But while the link to those two conditions was made, researchers also questioned how and if this "wonder drug" could work to ward off other types of cancers.
Thanks to a team led by Dr. Vinod Vijayan at the DeBakey Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Houston and Dr. Lenard Lichtenberger of the University of Texas Health Sciences Center, new studies verify their theory of cancer-prevention benefits based on aspirin's effects on platelets—blood cells that form clots to stop bleeding. The findings appear in the February 2017 issue of Cancer Prevention Research journal.
By Mark DeWolf March 1, 2017
This Women's History Month, we're taking a look at women's contributions to the U.S. labor force. Here are some noteworthy statistics we've rounded up!
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By Ed Barker, Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center Public Affairs
PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- Career-minded officers interested in developing language skills and regional cultural knowledge are encouraged to apply for the fiscal year 2019 (FY-19) Olmsted Scholar Program, announced Feb. 17 in NAVADMIN 038/17.
Currently available to unrestricted line, Information Dominance Corps and Supply Corps officer designators, the Olmsted program is a unique scholarship opportunity offering two years of graduate study using a foreign language, while providing overseas cultural and travel opportunities and often leading to a graduate degree at a foreign university.
by Senior Airman R. Alex Durbin633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs
3/27/2015 - JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS. Va. -- Following recent changes to Department of Defense Basic Housing Allowance policies, U.S. Service members living in privatized base housing will no longer automatically receive renter's insurance through property management companies.
Since privatization, Service members who live in military housing communities were automatically provided renter's insurance through the terms of their lease agreement with property management companies who were compensated through monthly BAH allotments for rent, utilities and renters insurance.
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, March 23, 2015 - Defense Secretary Ash Carter recognized several U.S. service members today for their service in Afghanistan and their families for their sacrifices as he hosted the Afghan president and chief executive here.
During a Pentagon center courtyard ceremony, Carter, alongside Secretary of State John F. Kerry, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Afghan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, paid tribute to U.S. troops, their families, civilians, and thousands of contractors who have served in Afghanistan.
DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, March 12, 2015 - Operation Freedom's Sentinel is now a qualifying operation for award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, according to a Defense Department news release.
In a memorandum signed yesterday, Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Jessica Wright approved award of Global War on Terrorism Medals for Operation Freedom's Sentinel, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2015, the release said.
By Lisa FerdinandoDoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, March 10, 2015 - They greeted troops in places including Afghanistan, Bahrain and Diego Garcia, performed on an aircraft carrier as jets took off for missions in Iraq and Syria, and saw the Korean demilitarized zone where American troops serve.
The Vice Squad USO World Tour took participants literally to the front lines where members of the U.S. military serve to protect America, said Navy Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr., the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
DALLAS - The Army & Air Force Exchange Service knows that for Soldiers and Airmen, there truly is no place like home. With this in the mind, the Exchange is offering one lucky winner a home makeover valued at $18,000.
The $18,000 Home Makeover Giveaway is part of the Exchange's Because of You program, a yearlong effort to recognize and reward service members for their sacrifice and dedication to our country. One grand-prize winner will receive:
From a National Center for Telehealth and Technology News Release
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash., March 27, 2014 - Children in military families move six to nine times between kindergarten and high school, and a mobile app launched in December can help them cope with leaving a familiar place for the unknown.
The Big Moving Adventure app lets children create a Muppet friend to help them through the moving process.
Searching for: Families who are currently insured by USAA for a new television commercial. Especially seeking multi-generational families with USAA
By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Mar. 24, 2014 - As the United States continues to support the search for the Malaysian Airlines Flight 370, the Navy is sending a towed pinger locator, as well as a Bluefin-21 autonomous underwater vehicle, to Perth, Australia, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said today.
The pinger could be used to locate the missing airliner's black box, while the autonomous underwater vehicle has sophisticated sonars that could be used to locate wreckage. Malaysian officials said evidence points to the plane crashing in the Indian Ocean west of Australia.
From a TRICARE News Release
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Mar. 24, 2014 - Walk-in service at TRICARE service centers in the United States is ending April 1.
TRICARE officials said the change reflects "the always growing number of TRICARE beneficiaries who most often now turn to a laptop or cell phone when they have questions about their health care."
By J.D. LeipoldArmy News Service
WASHINGTON, Mar. 19, 2014 - Twenty-four U.S. Army veterans from three wars -- World War II, Korea and Vietnam -- received upgrades to the highest military decoration for uncommon bravery and gallantry at a White House ceremony yesterday.
President Barack Obama presented posthumous Medals of Honor to family members and representatives of 21 of those soldiers, and draped the sky-blue ribbon and five-pointed star-bearing medals around the necks of the three living veterans from the Vietnam War.
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March 18, 2014
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing from the Vietnam War, were recently accounted for and will be buried in a group burial ceremony.
Army Staff Sgt. Lawrence Woods of Clarksville, Tenn., will be buried as part of group on March 21, at Arlington National Cemetery, in a ceremony honoring the servicemen who were lost in an aircraft crash on Oct. 24, 1964.
From a Social Security Administration News Release
WASHINGTON, Mar. 18, 2014 - Social Security claims from veterans with a Veterans Affairs Department disability compensation rating of 100 percent permanent and total have a new process that will treat their applications as high priority and issue expedited decisions.
Carolyn W. Colvin, acting Social Security commissioner, said the new process is similar to the way the agency currently handles disability claims from wounded warriors.
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These past few months have been very exciting for the Tsunami Rose Design shop!
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Daisy Collins, owner and designer has been hard at work on 3 new printable journals, we are here to show off "Christmas Gift" which is her Christmas themed journal.
About "Christmas Gift" Printable Journal
A vintage grunge themed printable journal kit that is packed with vintage Santas and grungy vintage Christmas images. There is a lined journal page that you can print on the back of all of your papers and make them double sided! Perfect to organize your Christmas pictures and memories.
There are endless possibilities on what you can do with this kit, print as many times as you need. There are different ways to bind the journal, we are here today to show you ours!The best way to print these pages out is on white card stock, but you can also use other types of papers. They are all high resolution files and are meant to print in excellent quality on most printers.
The files can be uploaded to a USB and taken to a printer accessible computer anywhere. File to be sent will be PDF but I will be more than happy to send JPGs in a zip file.
Christmas Gift Printable Journal Includes:
- (16 pages)that print 32- 5x7 Shabby chic themed pages
- (4) Pages of shabby chic themed pockets and inserts
- (1) Page of shabby chic themed double sided journaling cards
- (1)Page of shabby chic themed cut outs
- (1)Full page lined back page (for even more journaling)
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- (1)Page of 5 half page postcard pockets
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Neers Test
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Top Contributors - Rachael Lowe, Tyler Shultz, Ben Kasehagen, Scott Buxton and Kim Jackson
This test is commonly used to identify possible subacromial impingement syndrome.
The examiner should stabilize the patient's scapula with one hand, while passively flexing the arm while it is internally rotated. If the patient reports pain in this position, then the result of the test is considered to be positive.
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See test diagnostics page for explanation of statistics.
Two recent systematic reviews each performed a meta-analysis to determine the appropriateness of performing the Neers test for identification of subacromial impingement. The first article by Hegedus and colleagues[2] investigated publications from 1966 to Oct 2006 while the subsequent follow up article investigated publications from Nov 2006 to Feb 2012[3]. The following results were shown.
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- ↑ Dutton, M. (2008). Orthopaedic: Examination, evaluation, and intervention (2nd ed.). New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hegedus, E. J., Goode, A., Campbell, S., Morin, A., Tamaddoni, M., Moorman, C. T., Cook, C. (2008). Physical examination tests of the shoulder: a systematic review with meta-analysis of individual tests. British journal of sports medicine, 42(2), 80-92.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Hegedus, E. J., Goode, A. P., Cook, C. E., Michener, L., Myer, C. A., Myer, D. M., Wright, A. A. (2012). Which physical examination tests provide clinicians with the most value when examining the shoulder? Update of a systematic review with meta-analysis of individual tests. British journal of sports medicine, 46(14), 964-978.


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This card was made to fit two different challenges. The colors were selected by my friend Samantha at Scrapmaster's Paradise for her Color Challenge.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_F2xy-y_rNxE/Slt7Q6mNR0I/AAAAAAAAD94/rEn7GM5_KCo/s1600-h/colorcombo6.jpg This week's colors are fun and challenging. I don't have Rich Razzleberry yet, so I substituted for it.
The other challenge is from my friend Heather at Oz-Some Stamps for her weekly card sketch challenge (this is last week's sketch - http://stampez.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/06/monday-sketches-its-back.html).
The pattern paper is SU Urban Garden (a favorite). The stamps are TAC's Swirly Gigs and SU's Bird on a Branch (the sentiment).
If you haven't checked out either of these blogs, you are really missing out!


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Bikini Beach Beach Survival Guide
If you heading to the beach for the first time or want make your day at the beach, and day after, more enjoyable, I have some tips and tricks I've picked up along the way:
Stay save in the sun. Before your spread out the beach blanket and spread on the suntan lotion, there are a few things you might want to know about summertime skin. A little colors probably OK, but you don't want to burn!
What you will find our this page:
What to do about jellyfish
While the Jellyfish looks not only beautiful but harmless, its tentacles are an entirely different story. The tentacles are long, spindly appendages that hang from the underside of the jellyfish. When they come in contact with the skin the result is a red welt and severe pain. Gently wash the area with a mild soap and water, then apply liberal amounts of meat tenderizer (MSG, Accent) to the still wet area. Benadryl will help lesson the reaction. If the reaction worsens see a physician
Are some people more likely to sunburn?
Yes, the most susceptible are people who are fair skinned, tan poorly, have red or blonde har or are blue-eyed.
Everyone should use sun block!
There is evidence that sun blocks help prevent skin cancer, sunburn and retard the aging affects of the sun. Get a sun block with he highest number if you are one of those most likely to burn, preferably 15 or greater. If you are less likely to burn then use a sun block that has a lower number. It takes at least one ounce of sun block (the amount that would fit into one of those coffee scoops) to cover your effectively from head to toe.
Sun blocks should be applied at least once and hour while you're in the sun.. more often if you are perspiring or swimming. Remember that even those sun blocks that claim to be waterproof, wash off or thin out and need to be re-applied. Apply the sun block 15 to 30 minutes before going out in the sun. After you have been out in the sun for a while, say about 1 hour, you should seek a place in the shade to let your skin neutralize. During this time, 10 minutes should be sufficient, it is wise to re-apply sun block. Even if you already have a tan, you can still burn if you don't keep using sun block. Always take it along and always use it.
Where should & shouldn't I use a sun block?
Use sun block with a higher protection factor on those areas that need extra protection. The tip of the nose, ears, collarbone, top of the feet and shoulders. Don't be tempted to sue sun block on the lips - most of them contain alcohol, which can be drying. Use only those products designed for the lips. Keep all sun block and sun medications away from your eyes.
When is the sun the hottest?
The sun is the most damaging between 11am and 3pm. also, remember to take care of your eyes and head in the sun. Wear a good pair of sunglasses to ward off the sun from your eyes and wear some kind of protection on your head - the looser the covering the better.
Medication and the sun
Be aware of certain medications you are taking. Some can make you more sensitive to the sun. Some examples are: Tetracycline, diuretics, and major tranquilizers such as thorazine or stelazine. They have the potential to cause bad burn from an amount of the sun that would not ordinarily be harmful because they have substances that cause the skin to absorb more of the sun's radiation.
Sunburn Relief
What should you do if you have a bad sunburn? My first answer is avoid it! It's ruined many a vacation for a member in my family. So if you get one, take a cool bath, not ice cold, no bath salts, oil or bubble bath. Take it easy on your skin, no scrubbing, no shaving. use a soft towel and pat the skin dry. Try a sunburn remedy or first-aid spray, one with lidocaine or benzocaine (quick pain relief.) use a light moisturizer and a dusting of powder (eases chafing.) STAY OUT OF THE SUN! If the sunburn is severe or if you blister, feel faint or nauseous, see a doctor immediately!
Kids Corner - Help for Kids
Most parents don't realize that 80 percent of skin damage occurs in the first 20 years of your life. So it's up to us parents to start our kids on a lifetime of protective skin care.
Your Child in the Sun
Babies under a year old should be kept out of the sun. Use light weigh, light-colored clothing, and always cover the head with a hat.
Use a sunscreen with a protection factor of 15 for the best results. Apply liberally and often. Don't use sun block with a protection factor of more than 4 on babies under 6 months. There is a possibility that the skin may absorb the chemical and the child's system may not be able to eliminate it.
Use Extra caution around reflective surfaces
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Be sure to give plenty of fluid. Small amounts sipped from a a spoon are best. Do not give milk! Do not give solid foods! Clear liquids stay down best. Try water, ice chips, flat ginger ale, diluted Gatorade or Popsicles.
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HUNTSVILLE - A paperwork glitch delayed the anticipated Monday release from prison of a man who admitted to killing his two stepsons in 1986.
Attorneys for Edward E. Graf Jr., 62, and some of his relatives had waited all day outside the Walls Unit prison in Huntsville in anticipation of his release.
However, Graf's attorneys said late in the day that prison officials hadn't received documents from the parole board that would have allowed Graf's release. They say they're now uncertain when he might get out.
The delay was "extremely frustrating and very disappointing," said Walter Reeves, one of Graf's attorneys. However, Michelle Tuegel, another of Graf's attorneys, said the release is "a good thing," even if it comes in two weeks. "We can all hang in there," she said.
Graf pleaded guilty last week in Waco to two murder counts as jurors deliberated in a retrial. An appeals court had overturned his original conviction. The plea deal carried a 60-year sentence but counted his 28 years already served. The combination of "good time" made him immediately eligible to apply for parole.
Texas' highest criminal court had granted Graf a new trial after a panel of fire experts concluded that arson investigators who testified against him at his first trial were wrong.
Graf's parole under the Super Intensive Supervision Program is to last for 32 years, until he turns 95.
Clare Bradburn, the mother of the boys killed in the fire - Jason Graf, 8, and Joby Graf, 9 - wanted her ex-husband to remain in prison for the rest of his life. But she said she finds comfort in the fact that he admitted he killed her sons and that he will be under the highest level of supervision by parole officials.
Graf must wear an ankle monitor with GPS capabilities, will have a strict curfew and must fill out a detailed weekly schedule.
District Attorney Abel Reyna said wherever Graf goes, he will "wear the badge of a child killer."


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This is how it feels to hear #AllLivesMatter
A few of my friends have confessed to me that even though they support #BlackLivesMatter efforts, they don't really understand the problem with also asserting that #AllLivesMatter. Well, there's an analogy going around that I think does a good job of trying to put it into perspective: Imagine you're out to dinner with your friends, […]
#BlackLivesMatter is about fighting racism, not racists
#BlackLivesMatter is not about trying to take down or challenge every individual racist in our country; that's impossible. It is not about proclaiming that all white police officers are racists; that's ignorant. It is about combating institutional racism in our country; that's doable.
How much should race factor into interracial friendships?
Is it worth ending a friendship when one friend disrespects the collective struggle of the other friend's race?


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What's better than Christmas? Christmas in LA when the weather in Texas is freezing. My family and I went to Palm Desert and Los Angeles over the break, and hit all the touristy spots. We flew in and out of LAX even though we were going to Palm Desert first, because that airport regularly cancels. We went to visit my grandparents and aunt and uncle there, which was really nice. Although there are not many things to do in Palm Desert other than take pretty pictures and golf, it was nice to relax. I also splurged on a Gucci belt, so obviously felt the need to take a thousand pictures. Everything is really gorgeous in that area, so I had a photoshoot with my siblings and we did some adventuring around.
We were only there for a little bit, then we rented a car and drove to LA. I would 10/10 recommend using airbnb. This particular host rents out penthouses to people on airbnb. It was cheaper than a nice hotel would have been, but with stunning views. Our first day in LA, we drove over to the Santa Monica Pier and spent a few hours there. Although I have been a few times, I really enjoy this every time I go. The booths and performers on the pier are hilarious, and the carnival activities are really fun- especially with a family. We also took some pictures under the pier and walked along the beach- it is a great way to spend a few hours. (P.S. my fun leggings can be bought here!)
After the pier, I made my family try poke bowls, which were not entirely a hit… haha. I still recommend poke places- especially where you know the fish is fresh. A good rice, salmon, tuna, avocado, seaweed salad, and (I tried something new) mango combo is delicious! Once we were done with Santa Monica, we headed over to the Getty Museum. Although it was super cool, we didn't realize that we would get there just an hour before it closed. I had no idea how huge it was, and so we barely were able to cover any ground. So I would recommend giving yourself a few hours to tour it- all the art and architecture was unbelievable. We also got lucky with a gorgeous sunset (which shows up in the youtube video here !!). Dinner was at Bottlefish, which my grandparents suggested to us. I do not have enough good words for this place! The service was incredible, and the food too. If you ever make your way over there, I would suggest trying some of their oysters, their lobster avocado toast, and dumplings!
Our second day started out with a fun angel wings sign and a gorgeous hike (ish) to look at the Hollywood sign. Unfortunately, I did not do my research beforehand, and literally google mapped us to 'the Hollywood Sign'. Don't do this! Google different places you can see it from, because we accidentally went to the Griffith Observatory where they told us it was a 6 mile total hike. That is not ideal for our group. We eventually left and went to Lake Hollywood Park, where we only had to walk for maybe ten minutes to get this view.
We were nice and ready for our smoothies we got afterwards, at Urth Caffe on Melrose. They are so yummy always and the area around it is so cute. I got a strawberry mango smoothie and a blueberry muffin, which shockingly seemed relatively healthy. Really good shopping and some fun walls like the one below!
Finally, we wound up shopping on (where else?) Rodeo Drive for the last few hours of our day. Parking is always ridiculously expensive and we didn't buy much, but the people watching and sight seeing can be the best part. The store designs and structures are always gorgeous, and my personal favorite is YSL. We were exhausted after that, so that was the rest of our trip! An unexpected surprise was that we were not done. Our flight was leaving at noon, and I found this ah-mazing shooting space on Peerspace! We coordinated with Carol, who owns and decorates Ragdoll Pink Palace AKA the cutest pink space ever. We had to be super quick to make our flight in the morning, but still got some really fun shots. Would totally recommend her space.
Up next, headed to London/Paris/Florence with my dad! Make sure to follow the blog to stay updated 🙂


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Vettel fills in for injured Coulthard
Toro Rosso driver Sebastian Vettel has been driving for the Red Bull Racing Team today as he filled in for an injured David Coulthard. Coulthard tweaked his neck yesterday and he had to rest to prevent further damage. The Scotsman will undergo treatment on his neck and shoulder today with the intention of returning to action tomorrow


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High concurrent call volume in large call centers can easily exceed the capacity of a single Asterisk server. The upper limit on the call processing capability of Asterisk is influenced by many factors including "codec" conversions and enabling call recording. For very large call volume, the contact center ACD will require multiple Asterisk servers setup in a cluster to handle the maximum concurrent calls. There are a two important considerations for a clustered Asterisk setup.
- Calls can land in any of one the multiple Asterisk servers within the cluster and the call center ACD should be capable of maintaining the call position for proper skills based routing and distribution within the different queues setup for the overall operation.
- The call center software should have a load balancing component that can effectively distribute the incoming calls to the Asterisk servers in the cluster to balance the load.
The ACD will manage call routing and distribution within the contact center software using Asterisk as the media server for voice. Queuing, routing and distribution are the main tasks of any contact center ACD. In a cluster, this ability extends to all the calls in all the queues, irrespective of the Asterisk server these calls land on. The ACD applies skills based routing treating the installation as one entity, irrespective of the number of Asterisk media servers used for land incoming calls.
Load balancing is essential for distributing incoming calls to the servers in an Asterisk cluster. In the case of a single SIP trunk from Telco, the load balancing mechanism has to be in place to distribute the calls among all the servers. The Load balancing SIP proxy has to be set up in a High Availability mode to ensure redundancy.
Q-Suite offers a powerful and feature-rich contact center ACD that can scale to use multiple Asterisk servers as the media server in a cluster. It also has a High Availability Asterisk SIP proxy that performs load balancing, among other functions.


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Dave Vogt
Dave was born and raised a pastor's kid in Silver Springs, MD. His family moved to Orange, VA when he was just 11 years old, and it was there he got a taste of "the country life". Dave felt a call to ministry which led him to Hampton, VA to attend a Master's Commission program. Through this program he had the opportunity to travel all over the US and the world preaching the gospel of Jesus, as well as earning a ministerial degree. Dave's best take away from his time in Master's Commission is his wife, Laura. Together they have three awesome children, Madison, Micah and Piper. God called them as a family to pastor at Antioch Church in 2014 and HE has been faithful every step of the way. Dave loves pastoring but if there is ever a time you can't find him, chances are he's either fishing, coaching little league, teaching scouts, or spending time with his family. Dave is passionate about the Word of God and connecting with the community around him. He is currently furthering his ministerial degree through West Coast Bible College and Seminary.


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Our real-time image processing has two key benefits; firstly, the media playback can be optimised instantly for a specific purpose. For example if the aspect ratio of the rendered media does not match the display this can be corrected in seconds and does not required a trip back to the editing suite. Adjust the colours, saturation or contrast instantly to add extra punch to your content. Or simply trim a few seconds off the beginning or the end of a clip. All those tasks can be highly beneficial when out in the field.
Secondly, the benefit of real-time processing is that users can build interactive systems where the media changes in response to external triggers. Let the user start the playback by, for example, breaking a light barrier, or in response to an RFID reader in a shop. Many third-party sensors can be used to build an immersive experience.
- Real-time control of many parameters
- Control geometry, colour, in and out points and playback speed instantly
- No need to re-render content
- Build interactive installations allowing visitors to trigger or modify content
- Integrate into complex systems using external control (i.e TCP/IP)