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Hi, I'm Brandi, the writer and creator of Being Fibro Mom and My Fibro Journal. Aside from my work on Being Fibro Mom, I run a group called Fibro Parenting on Facebook. I've been writing for the Fibromyalgia Magazine since 2016 and recently became the Fibro & Families program director for International Support Fibromyalgia Network.
After six long years of struggling with body aches, joint stiffness, depression, anxiety, severe back spasms, sensory sensitivities and other various ailments, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and chronic pain in December 2012. From that moment, I embarked on my journey to becoming well again and regaining a 'normal' life. Of course, at the time I had no idea what was in store for me along the way. My journey included several successes and many failures as a fibromyalgia patient, but it also led to new friendships all over the world and the creation of a blog that would eventually lead me to become the advocate I am today.
Since my diagnosis, I've tried physical therapy, psychiatrist visits, medications, numerous doctors, and natural living options to find what works for me and my body. With a combination of determination and a strong support system, I have found the best effective natural treatment remedy plan that works for me. There are still flare days, but for the most part, I'm healing.
It's been a long and rough road over the last few years, but I'm here and still standing stronger than ever. Through my journey I have learned that living with fibromyalgia and chronic pain does not have to be merely surviving life, but thriving it! It was after this time that I set my sights on becoming a writer and sharing my journey with other fibromyalgia sufferers.
About Being Fibro Mom
Each time I write, I do it in the hopes of helping fibromyalgia sufferers become fibromyalgia thrivers. My mission is to advocate parents while enduring the hardships of fibromyalgia. I hope to one day help in changing the mantra "you don't look sick" and replace it with knowledge, understanding, compassion, and healing. Bridging the gap between fibromyalgia thrivers and their loved ones is a personal mission and one that I take seriously.
Being Fibro Mom not only gives you the resources needed to understand fibromyalgia and chronic pain, but also how to cope with those crazy kid days, unexpected flare ups, and unpredictable emotional days.
Read my story of fibromyalgia.
My Experience and Current Work
The Fibromyalgia Magazine
After creating Being Fibro Mom in 2013, I have reached many goals and accomplished many goals I didn't realize I had. In addition to writing for various websites, I am a regular contributor to the international magazine The Fibromyalgia Magazine. My articles cover various fibromyalgia aspects with a focus in fibro parenting (parenting with fibromyalgia). Find all my articles here.
Support Fibromyalgia Network
I have the privilege and honor of working closely with other fibromyalgia leaders to form the nonprofit organization, International Support Fibromyalgia Network. As the program director for Families & Fibromyalgia, I am focused on bridging the gap many fibro thrivers experience between themselves and their loved ones. Living with fibromyalgia is difficult, and having a support system is crucial in healing. Together with other fibro thrivers, we are building an effective support network that gives the resources and expertise many fibro thrivers and their loved ones need. Read more about the program.
Fibro Parenting
My closed Facebook group, Fibro Parenting, is focused on any parent or guardian looking for support while parenting with fibromyalgia. Fibro is an intrusive illness that can be complicated enough without the added stress of parenting. Fibro parenting is a creative form of parenting, but does require the support and encouragement from other fibro parents. There are so many of us battling fibro and trying to be the best parent/guardian we can be. Browse all of my fibro parenting articles.
My blog, stories and interviews have been featured
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Maybe you're reading about it less and less. It doesn't seem to be the lead story on many national news broadcasts anymore. But it's still there, festering away like an untreated wound.
The foreclosure crisis and the morass of other problems surrounding persistently problematic real estate prices, unwise loans made to now-bereft homeowners, and predatory mortgage products and practices isn't going away. But this week, at last, there was some news. Unfortunately, the news by and large is that there is little news.
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The New York Daily News just published an Op-Ed noting that 85 days after President Obama announced its formation in an impassioned speech, the new Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Working Group (RM-BSWG) had done virtually nothing. New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who the Co-chairs the group with Colorado U.S. attorney John Walsh, admitted earlier this month that the RM-BSWG had no office space and no staff. So… No one works there yet. (The piece was written by Arnie Graf, co-director of the Industrial Areas Foundation, and Mike Gecan, an IAF trustee. IAF was founded by Saul Alinsky and works as a coalition of nonprofits, in a model similar to Nader's PIRG network.)
Calls made to the Justice Department a few days ago, where the Working Group is legally housed, were fruitless as departmental operators had no clue as to just what the group is, or where it might be located. Reuters, however, had reported a few days earlier that a Justice Department official claimed that "the co-chairs meet formally every week and talk almost every day to coordinate on a range of investigations," and that "about 50 staff members are working on the effort, and the task force has identified separate office space in Washington and will move some personnel there." The Reuters article also noted that the working group "issued more than a dozen civil subpoenas to top financial institutions… [asking] for documents related to mortgage-backed securities offerings between 2006 and 2008."
Really, it's hard to believe these two articles are about the same organization.
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The RM-BSWG includes representatives from the Justice Department, the SEC, the FBI and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, among others. Its mission is to investigate the securitization and marketing of residential mortgages that contributed to the financial crisis. Presumably, this Group is necessary because the much-ballyhooed $26 billion settlement of the lawsuit brought by 49 state attorneys general and the federal government against the five major banks deals only with mortgage and foreclosure process abuses, such as robo-signing.
Under The Settlement, which was finally approved by a federal judge earlier this month, the banks will reduce the principal on loans held by some now-lucky underwater homeowners, refinance certain mortgages at current and very low rates of interest and compensate the winners of the robo-signing lottery, who lost their homes due to improper foreclosure practices, to the tune of approximately $2,000 apiece. That certainly will pay for a 400 square-foot apartment for a family of four for a couple of months. But most importantly, the settlement does not "Release any criminal liability or grant any criminal immunity," nor does it "Release any private claims by individuals or any class action claims."
Bottom line, the Daily News Op-Ed appropriately points out that 12 million homeowners, collectively $700 billion underwater, are in or near foreclosure. Reality check—a $26 billion settlement (only $5 billion of which is in cash) is a relatively insignificant figure given the scope of this disaster. The very existence of the RM-BSWG and the fact that the banks haven't been released from any criminal liability is an acknowledgement of that.
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Let's, for the moment, take the Daily News Op-Ed with a grain of salt, and give the RM-BSWG the benefit of the doubt. For the sake of argument, let's assume that they are working hard behind the scenes—actually, let's pray for that. The politicians who set the group up know full well that perception is reality, and after five years of pain, the fact that the new RM-BSWG has yet to find an office, and that there seems to be no institutional awareness of their mission within government, looks very, very bad. And if this working group really is all hat and no cattle, designed to ameliorate the public for a moment in time which has now passed, let's stop playing games. Close up shop and leave the real work to the class action lawyers. You better believe that they are sufficiently motivated.
I, for one, hope the RM-BSWG is the real deal. With that in mind, I make the following plea: this is a mission that must be accomplished NOW so please get your act together, guys. In the face of such stark reality, the mere appearance of reality is both immoral and unacceptable.

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Recipe Ingredients:
3/4 lb. bacon, cut into 1" pieces
3 T. olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1 cup diced Fontina cheese
2/3 cup shredded Proscuitto
2 egg yolks, beaten
dash hot red pepper flakes
1 lb. spaghetti
freshly ground black pepper
1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Heat bacon pieces in a heavy pan and cook until crisp. Transfer to paper towel and drain. Pour off most of the bacon fat, but do not wash the pan. Add olive oil and onion. Cook until tender. Cook the spaghetti al dente. Drain and then transfer immediately into a hot dish. add all the other ingredients to the spaghetti except the Parmesan cheese and black pepper. Toss vigorously to coat all the pasta. Serve immediately. Pass the Parmesan cheese and the black pepper.
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New stuff…
Danish Teak Secretary Desk and Chair
Stunning Danish Modern Secretary Desk and Chair
This piece is in great condition with very few signs of age and wear.
It features a pull-out desk top, plenty of storage, an amazing wood tone, and beautiful lines!
Danish Dining Set
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern teak dining table with four D Scan Chairs can seat up to six comfortably. Narrow profile, perfect for city apartments or homes with tight space. Beautiful patina to the teak wood. This table features two two 18″ leaf extensions flanking the left and right sides. Slide these two extensions underneath the core of the table top for easy storage.
Danish Teak Desk and Bruno Hansen Chair
50″wide x 21″deep x 28″tall
Frank Reenskaug Pendleton Rocker for Bramin Before and After…
A few months back we purchased this gorgeous teak Frank Reenskaug for Bramin rocker in excellent condition, the cushions just needed a face lift…with some gorgeous Pendleton fabric, check out the flipside.
Remember those 1960's Barrel Chairs?
Remember a few months back when I posted those Mid Century Club chairs in a tattered sea-foam green silk fabric? Well here they are completely stripped, gutted and restored in non other than Maharam Hallingdal fabric.
Heywood Wakefield meets Pendleton
When I was home for the holidays this past year, I picked up an entire Davenport set by Heywood Wakefield during one of many of my thrifting adventures of the season.
I knew I wanted to do soemthing different than my usual to add flare, and compliment those gorgeous arms, so I had the face of one chair upholstered in Pendleton fabric and I could not be more pleased with how well this project turned out!
The matching loveseat will be up next, most likely later this spring…I still have to get it shipped from the Midwest.
Before and After -Dux of Sweden Lounge Chairs
Originally covered in black varnish when purchased. These chairs were loads of work and tons of prep, too much for my work load. So I outsourced these to my go to Furniture Refinisher, Marty.
He did an amazing job bringing these back to life! Refinished in a rich walnut stain, clear satin finish, with new caning and new upholstery, both foam and a Cobalt Blue wool fabric.
This pair is ready to go for another 50 years!
Up next…
Picked up these 1960's club chairs from a nice home in Orinda, CA last week.
These are going to look great in their second life recovered in Maharam's Hallingdal #126 Grey!
Keep your eye out in a few weeks for the finished product!
Danish Ottoman- Kofod Larsen for Selig Imports
AFTER… a little TLC and upholstery
Before & After -Mid Century Lounge Chairs
Purchased these back in December in the MIdwest…
Refreshed with new cushions to boot!


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Maharashtra is the second largest state in terms of population in India where 45.2 per cent people reside in urban areas with an income of over Rs 15,40,000 crore.
However, with the growing urbanisation there is a need to look at the growing healthcare costs as well. The State needs to increase health spending to over Rs 74 billion (Rs 7,400 cr) by 2018, New Delhi-based International Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) said in a statement here.
The State Government has allocated a sum of Rs 2,296 crore to the health sector in 2015-16.
Maharashtra's health budget needs to be a little more ambitious to overcome the lack of public health and medical facilities and fill in skill gaps of huge vacancies in rural hospitals and other centres as well as PHCs, it said.
The state should also look at investing in healthcare IT, which is expected increase by CAGR of 13.4 per cent during 2015 to 2020, IIHMR said.
"According to the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) the average cost of hospitalisation in India has risen from Rs 8,851 to Rs 24,436. The average cost of hospitalisation in Maharashtra alone is Rs 20,475, of which 19.2 per cent people have been utilising the services of public hospitals and 80.8% of private hospitals," IIHMR-Delhi Dean Ashok K Agarwal said.
"According to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the percentage distribution of public health expenditure in Maharashtra alone is 8.70 per cent, the highest after Uttar Pradesh," he said.


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What Will Make You Great?
What Will Make You Great?
Football season is in full swing. As you cheer on your favorite team, imagining you're the all-star quarter-back throwing the game winning pass with seconds left in the fourth quarter. Are you thinking about the guys protecting you on the front line?
Odds are you aren't. You're entirely focused on finding an open man in the in-zone and building the gusto to heave the pigskin 40 yards. Your eyes scan from man to man, and you begin to pull your tired, bruised arm back in anticipation. Your seasoned instinct alerts you to your waning protective front line, and the pressure becomes panic. Ah hah! You see your target in the end zone. As the line growls and bends, you fire a pass that will land you in the history books. Touchdown!
Now, we've all imagined ourselves in varied moments of greatness, but have you stopped to think, "what made it possible for us to become great?" Greatness, much like sports moments that change history, is neither innate nor learned. Greatness occurs in a perfect storm of opportunity and preparation.
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A Wired article caught our attention recently. Written in it was the chance of NSA spying on your iPhone even when it's switched off – a possibility that is scary and debated. While the conspiracy theorists and paranoids talk about NSA's ever-increasingly-scary capabilities in privacy-intrusion, let's take a careful look at what the article posits and what we need to be alert about.
Often, what's written is misinterpreted and misconstrued. And many times, it's easier to do that because the written word is crafted to sound ominous and alarming. Contrary to the ideas floating around the web after Wired published the article, your iPhone is not playing dead when it's switched off. And a malware of the type hinted by the article is really really hard to install on the iPhone
How to Secure iPhone Data from Prying Eyes and Snooping
The Super Paranoid Theory
There's a thin line of separation between being paranoid and being aware of things. It's true that there are exploits in iPhone that can be leveraged but it's enormously hard to have your iPhone hacked into and malware placed in it without your knowledge or suspicion. But there's only so much you can do when someone tells you, "if you're going to be paranoid, you might as well be super-paranoid."
Yes, the NSA snooping is scary as hell and is actually so bad that nothing makes sense. Neither the government nor the agency is ready to accept that what is being done is outside the realms of ethics and legality. There is also the case where NSA has been intercepting packages and installing stuff in gadgets before delivering them. It's pathetically bad.
Having said all that, it's no help getting super-paranoid. But there are few steps that you can take to ensure that your iPhone is safe from prying eyes:
- The DFU Mode + Hard Reset
- Don't Install Random Apps
- Don't Sideload Apps from Outside App Store
- Keep Your Apple ID & iCloud account safe
- Don't Share Location Data with All Apps
- Use VPN apps to browse safely and provide more safeguard to your private information.
The DFU Mode+Hard Reset
In the Wired article, it's mentioned that it's possible to install a malware in the iPhone. When you turn off your smartphone, then, it doesn't necessarily turn it off but only fakes a switch-off.
Yes, that's possible but very highly unlikely unless you give your iPhone to someone who installs a malware that you can almost easily figure out it's there. Remotely installing something on your device is not possible unless it's an app you willingly download.
Still, if you want to make sure you've got things secure; do a DFU mode or a hard reset. Here's how to get into the DFU mode (only useful if you are upgrading the firmware). A hard reset is when you press and hold the power and home button simultaneously till the screen goes blank. (On your iPhone 7/7 Plus, you need to press and hold on your volume down and power ON/OFF buttons at once for about ten seconds until you see Apple logo on the screen.)
Don't Install Random Apps from the App Store
All apps in the App Store are checked for malicious code and content by Apple. The verification system is too strict to let any flawed app to break into the security radar.
Even then, don't install random apps from the App Store. If you come across any new interesting app, make sure to check its review both within the App Store and elsewhere on the web before going on to install it.
Don't Sideload Apps from Outside App Store
I would also recommend you not to sideload apps from outside App Store.
There are a number of interesting apps like GBA4iOS which are worth having a try. But if you want provide more security to your device, avoid downloading such apps.
Keep Your Apple ID & iCloud account safe
The most important part of it all is your Apple ID / iCloud account. This is because it controls your iPhone's Find My iPhone, most of the backup data (including stuff that syncs like Photos, Contacts, Mail, Documents and more). Once someone hacks into your Apple ID, they can access a ton of stuff, erase your data and do much damage.
Change passwords occasionally and have strong passwords. Also, don't let others access your Apple ID.
Don't Share Location Data with All Apps
Many apps require location data. iOS asks for your permission whenever an app requests location data. While it makes sense to share your location data with apps that require it (maps and navigation apps for instance), it is not necessary that you should do so. Only share the data with apps that you trust.
Use Password Manager Apps to Securely Log into Apps
There are a number of top notch password manager apps which allow you to handle passwords effortlessly. You can use them to provide more shield to your master keys and also securely log into apps and websites. Check out this finest list of the best password manager apps and pick out the one that suits your needs better.
Use VPN Apps
VPN (virtual private network) apps are very helpful in safeguarding your private information from hackers. They allow you to use web with the desired security. For instance, you can instantly log into websites using login details with more protection. Head over to this premier collection of the best VPN iPhone apps and choose the one that suits your needs the better.
Your Take?
Without any doubt, iOS device is the most secure. However, there is nothing like invincible thing in the world. Hence, you should be extra cautious and the provide the desired shield to your private information. Have any feedback? Feel free to share your valuable thoughts with us in the comments below.
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Looking for a free, fun way to connect your VBS children to the wider mission of the United Methodist Church? Our Kids Helping Kids VBS Mission Kit works with any VBS theme and gives your children a hands on way to help other children from right here in North Georgia. The kit contents are available here and includes everything you need to easily:
- Teach your children about empathy and compassion
- Teach your children about stewardship
- Help your children understand the needs of other children in the community
- Raise funds for the United Methodist Children's Home through fun, easy to implement ideas
- Create a new generation of Christian supporters for UM agencies and causes
Our Kids4Kids Mission Kit is flexible, works for any size church, and can be customized to fit your needs and resources. The kit includes:
- An informational letter and email to send to parents prior to your VBS explaining the mission
- Fundraising ideas and "how-to" implement them with no hassles
- Flyers to send home with your children
- A link to video resources from UMCH to show during chapel time for inspiration
- Professionally designed flyers
- A (nice!) sticker for each child who participates
- A template for a certificate of participation for each child who participates
You can use ALL the ideas and resources, or you can pick one or two things from the Kit and easily implement those. All funds raised by your children for our children will go directly to help the children, teens, and families we serve in our Decatur campus and in our District Offices, all over North Georgia. So your children will help children in their own community.
We need to empower the children of the North Georgia Conference to be a part of God's work at UMCH! THEY do the fundraising, not you, and not the parents! You can hold a Movie Night, a Car Wash, or take orders for pizza, Chick-fil-a, or any local restaurant for your Friday Picnic Celebration, add a dollar or two, and donate that. Children can play the violin in carpool, sell coffee in the drop off line, or make homemade dog treats to sell to church members. We want to hear about your creative ways to raise money for UMCH! Whatever you do, we know God will bless it!For questions about the Kids4Kids VBS Mission Kit, please contact The Rev. Teresa Angle-Young, firstname.lastname@example.com, 404-327-5837.
You may download the free mission kit here.
Just today, our Coordinator of Foster Care Training, Denise Peacock, wrote this to me:
"I am on call and have turned away 9 children since Saturday–including 3 yr old twins, brothers 5 and 10, a teen mother and her 6 mo old son :(. On a positive note, the three homes approved this year, all had children in them within a week or so of approval and we are serving more kids than at any time in recent years."
As you can see, the need has never been greater. But we are encouraged because of the love you show our children and families, and because we know that together, with God's help, we can bring transformative, healing grace to a hurting world.
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On the 16th of October Bristol City Council hosted the conference Troubled Families Agenda Phase 2: Thinking outside the tick box at the Passenger shed.
The Troubled Families team in Bristol wanted to share the new criteria and vision for phase 2 of the programme 2015 – 2019 and reflect on some of the key themes and learning from phase 1. The underlying purpose of the day was to think outside the tick box and share how to make the collection of information routine and meaningful.
Below you will find attached the agenda and presentations (in PDF form) of the day:
Conference Programe – 16 Oct 2014
1. Emily Ingle – Bristol's Troubled Families Programme; Lessons learnt
2. Gary Davies – Bristol; An early start
3. Emma Jones – Troubled Families programme expansion
4.Honor Rhodes – A relational approach to thinking about trouble – how can we help families best?
5. Gene Feder – Integrating an effective response to domestic violence and abuse into front line
6. Angela Donkin – How acting on the social determinants of health can reduce inequalities in children's outcomes
7. TCCR A short guide to working with co-parents 2012
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9. TCCR_parenting_interventions_briefing
11. How to help families in trouble


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Metropolitan High School Milwaukee, WI Alumni
What is this site?
- Send messages to alumni
- View MHS Alumni Profiles
- Share your memories
- Share photos with others
- Discuss past activities
Famous Alumni
There are currently no Metropolitan Milwaukee, WI notable alumni listed. Be the first to add an MHS famous alumni.
The memorials below are for students of Metropolitan High School that have passed away.
There are currently no memorials for Metropolitan Milwaukee, WI alumni.
- Class of 2004 William Brown
- Class of 2004 Keenan Edgeston
- Class of 2002 Antonio Ross
- Class of 2005 Desire Jackson
- Class of 2006 Shartina Holland
- Class of 2002 Paula Cherek
- Class of 1995 Ceciliana Retamar
- Class of 2003 Cassie Scott Madden
- Class of 2003 James Thomas
- Class of 2000 Jacinda Bishop
- Class of 2008 Jamal Leflore
- Shemia Davis
- Class of 2001 Jessica Justiniano
- Class of 2002 Veronica Flores
- Class of 2003 Christopher Cross
- Class of 2000 Chandra Newton
- Joua Yang
- Class of 1937 Tennyson Tuttle
- Class of 1960 Dieter Berninger
- Class of 2004 Sheila Jones
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The Metropolitan HS alumni site is made so that students and teachers from the Milwaukee high school can reconnect with those that they met while attending high school. You can also find out what other graduates are doing now, share memories with other alumn, upload pictures from Metropolitan HS and find other alumni. If you are an alumn of Metropolitan High you should register now in the alumni directory. We also encourage you to interact with the rest of the alumni on this site. You can find old friends, share photos and stay updated on the latest school news.
Latest Updates from Metropolitan High School Alumni
William Brown has someone searching for them.
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Desire Jackson has someone searching for them.
Plus many more
Most recent: 23 days ago
|Cassie Scott Madden registered as a MHS Class of 2003 alumni. 2015
|Carrie Prather registered as a MHS Class of 1996 alumni. 2009
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Torrisholme Lodge No 5245 held their 'Family Sunday Luncheon' at the Longlands Hotel, Tewitfield, Carnforth, which provided a superb venue and fine dining. The event was attended by over 40 guests who were treat to an excellent meal in delightful surroundings, even the weather played its part, in what turned out to be a gloriously sunny afternoon.
In typically Masonic tradition, a raffle was held to raise money for charities which resulted in £150 being equally divided between the RNLI and the National Deaf Children's Society.


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Middle and High School Clubs
Fall of 2018
Yearbook Club
Led by Ms. Laurie Oksanen
This club is open to 2018-19 yearbook staff members to work on pages, collect quotes, take pictures, and edit pages.
Coloring Club
Led by Mrs. Ilka Gonzalez
This club is designed for students who love to create beautiful coloring pages. It offers a great way to relax while listening to Christian music and drawing beautiful scenes.
Word puzzles
Led by Mr. Wayne Hershberger
If you like to do crossword puzzles and word searches, this is the club for you. Take this opportunity to expand your vocabulary.
Board Game club
Led by Mr. Javier Rodriguez
The goal of this club is simply to have fun. We aim to show the enjoyment one can have while playing with others.
Musicians Club
Led by Mr. Eric Tindle
This club is open to all musicians. Whether your background is in vocal, keyboard, strings, or band instruments, all musicians are invited to join us. We explore areas of interest to the club members. Past clubs have had students creating and performing rhythmic improvisation on buckets, practicing for upcoming FBA or FACCS solo/ensemble performances, and watching videos of great or comical musical performances.
Fishing Club
Led by Mr. Ben Powell
This club's members will enjoy the experience of fishing in the canal adjoining the Westwood Christian School property. Students will enjoy being outside while learning some important techniques about fishing.
I Love WCS
Led by Mr. Sean Fullerton
Students in this club meet together to help support Westwood Christian. We look for projects that we can work on to help make Westwood Christian better.
Girl Talk
Led by Ms. Tiffani Dumpert
We girls know that in our world, there are so many things pulling us in different directions. How do we handle all this pressure? Can we limit it? I mean, do we even make a difference?... Girl Talk is a free space to discuss all the 'girl stuff' in life without the pressure of feeling like you don't fit in and the ease of knowing you are always welcome.
Key to Kindness
Led by Mrs. Jackie Abbott
In honor of former Westwood Christian teacher Mrs. Key who made kindness a way of life, we would like to encourage students to care about others and to give them practical ways to show kindness in everyday life.
Chess Club
Led by Mrs. Lillian Gamarra
This club offers new chess players the opportunity to learn the basics of the game. Those players with more experience will enjoy learning new strategies that will improve their skills.
FACCS Speech and Art Club
Led by Ms. Katie Lynch
This club is an opportunity for students who are interested in acting or art to prepare for upcoming regional and state competitions. Since the club is open to all students grades 6-12 who want to compete, there are lots of opportunities for younger students to learn from their more experienced classmates in the upper grades. Students who want to act will have resources available to help choose a script and a friendly audience with which to practice. Student artists will get the chance to work on drawings, paintings, and other categories in class. Artists will also be able to display their work in February at the annual school art show the night of the science fair.


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I've looked around but can't seem to find any good answers. Would appreciate any pointers.
I don't believe there is a built-in, system wide Keyboard Shortcut. The quickest way to activating the screensaver via the keyboard is either via a "Start Screensaver" command using a launching applications such as Quicksilver, Alfred, or Launchbar.
The quickest way of starting the screensaver using your mouse is via Hot Corners. Open System Preferences, click "Desktop & Screen Saver", click over to the "Screen Saver" tab and click the "Hot Corners" button in the bottom left. There you can specify a corner to roll over in order to start the screensaver.
If you want to start the screensaver quickly, because you want an easy way to lock your computer, a possible answer is located in the high-view "Mac OS X Hidden Features Tips & Tricks" question that remains active.
And specifically, this answer.
shift + control + eject send display only to sleep (great for locking your computer instantly)
Use Automator. Simply open automator and drag in the "start screen saver" action, select "no input" under the "services received" menu, and hit file > save as "Start Screen Saver". This will now appear under System preferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts > Services > General, where you can assign it any hotkey you desire, just as you would any other system action.
from http://osxdaily.com/2014/07/10/set-screen-saver-keyboard-shortcut-mac/
Many moons later, I wanted the same thing and I found a solution. I use BetterTouchTool to manage all of my keyboard/mouse/trackpad shortcuts and configurations. So I created a keyboard shortcut that runs a terminal command when pressed. To launch the screen saver from the terminal, use this command:
open -a /System/Library/Frameworks/ScreenSaver.framework/Versions/A/Resources/ScreenSaverEngine.app
Now you can launch the screen saver with any keyboard shortcut (I use F19).
I agree with Jason's answer - the only built in way to lock the screen (which sleeps the display but does not engage the screensaver animation) is the shiftcontrolmedia eject shortcut.
A free solution would be to use RedSweater's product FastScripts to map your choice of keyboard shortcut to call one of the AppleScripts that are floating around the net to toggle the screen saver engine rather than just let the display sleep. I'd try making a simpler script just to open the engine at the hard coded path if you only wanted to engage the saver.
I am a very happy user of LaunchBar which allows a quick keyboard only method to start the Screen Saver. It's not really a keyboard shortcut in the strictest sense (first you activate Launchbar with it's own shortcut - then key in sss or whatever you chose/taught lanchbar to use for the built in Start Screen Saver action.) Any other commercial "launcher" product should work as well to activate the ScreenSaverEngine app that is hidden deep inside /System/Library/Frameworks/ScreenSaver.framework/......
Drag the app
ScreenSaverEngine.app located in
/System/Library/Frameworks/ScreenSaver.framework/Versions/A/Resources/ into your dock bar, click it and it takes you into screensaver.
Here's a bit of a hack involving the Keychain Access utility that allows you to define a shortcut to lock the screen -- it's five years old and I haven't been able to verify if it still works, though.
Someone else mentioned using BetterTouchTool to assign an shortcut to running a terminal command. I thought I would pitch in that as of my writing this answer, BTT has a native "Start Screen Saver" action which will do exactly what you are looking for.
yeah but you can't mix two buttons because when you release it will prompt login screen – confiq Jun 25 '18 at 12:32
For me it works fine, unless I delay releasing the buttons by nearly a second – as, at least on my Mac, it takes ~1 second for the screen saver engine to start listening for key presses. However, if that isn't your case, on the latest version of BTT there's an option to disable the "On Down" of any keyboard action, so the action is only triggered upon the release the main key (although not the modifier key!). This might be a problem depending on the screen saver – some don't listen to modifier keys. Due to my aforementioned screen saver behavior none of this has been a problem though for me – Skeleton Bow Jun 26 '18 at 2:15
Though, I cannot comment to a specific answer...
The path where the
ScreenSaverEngine app is located has changed on Mojave:
On some computers it is CTRL-SHIFT-POWERBUTTON.


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Losing weight can be quite a challenge yet a lot of people are always looking for ways they can shed off those extra pounds. To cater to the desperation there have sprung up all kinds of tips to lose weight. Yet some of these are just myths, which means those who take them as gospel truth could end up being disappointed.
When in search of a weight loss plan that will work, it helps to get information from reliable sources. Knowing the common weight loss myths also can go a long way in keeping disappointments at bay and upholding only what is bound to reap better results. Below are a few myths about weight loss that you should be aware of:
Myth 1 – No pain, no gain.
It is probably one of the longest serving myths about weight loss, but the truth is that your weight loss journey need not be painful for it to yield results in the end. If you are including weight training, just make it challenging enough for your muscles but not necessarily torturous. Intense exercises should be done in moderation if you want to keep the motivation and energy to keep going.
Myth 2 – Keep off fruits as they are sugary.
They may contain natural sugars, but they are quite high in fiber and other nutrients. Actually, instead of keeping off fruits, you should make them part of your everyday weight loss diet together with plenty of vegetables and fruits. The sugar content in fruits should not be a problem at all for your body. You should be keeping off starches and refined sugars instead.
Myth 3 – Starving is good for weight loss.
If there is one mistake you can make when trying to lose weight, it is to starve yourself. Starving may actually take away some pounds, but it will leave you with lots of health issues to deal with which is really not worth it. It will also be harder to maintain the weight lost in this way. Weight loss is a total lifestyle change. When you go the starving route, then you do not learn the basics that help you in maintaining good weight and making the right food choices.
Myth 4 – You must hit the gym early morning.
Early mornings are considered ideal for working out because people are generally more energized at this time. However, peak time may vary from one person to another and could be a few hours after waking up. If you are not an early bird or if early morning exercises are not practical for you, you can choose any other time of the day as long as you maintain a regular schedule with the workouts.
Myth 5 – Walking is enough exercise to lose weight.
Walking does help you be strong and healthy, but it will not work alone in helping you lose the extra pounds. A weight loss regime that is bound to work incorporates good healthy diet, proper regular exercises and lifestyle changes.
Forget the myths and embrace what really works and you will begin to see positive changes with your weight.


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These days, it seems, another day in Des Moines means another new restaurant. With a constantly expanding and evolving Flavor scene, our metro is capitalizing on all things food and drink and providing the consumer with exactly what they want. In the case of the new Iowa Taproom, a Full Court Press establishment, that means countless taps of all Iowa brewed beers, a food menu that sets them apart and an atmosphere that will keep you coming back. Visit The Iowa Taproom, it is sure to satisfy.
Nestled in the East Village at 215 E Third Street, the brick building draws you in with "All Iowa Beer, One Amazing Place" posted on the windows. Step inside and you will agree this is the place to be. Upon walking in you can't miss the silo FULL of 120 taps from over 25 Iowa breweries, you read that right, 120 All-Iowa craft brews! This includes brews from Millstream Brewing Co., Lion Bridge, Kalona Brew, Alluvial, Confluence, Toppling Goliath and Backpocket to name just a few. With an industrial feel, the environment recycles vintage pieces that translate to modern trends. It's a perfect spot to catch a game or meet for a flight with friends.
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While the Taproom has a focus on highlighting Iowa's Breweries you won't want to miss trying out their delicious food. The Iowa Taproom offers options for every kind of diner. Not your run of the mill appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers and entrées fill the menu. Find a creative spin on your favorite comfort foods.
I recommend starting out with some Kielbasa Fritters, with kielbasa sausage and sauerkraut. Or Taproom Poppers, with sriracha and jalapeno. Both full of flavor and great to share with friends over a flight of beers. They also featured starters like Iowa ham balls, flatbreads and wings with an array of sauces.
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If you brought your appetite I recommend the meatloaf. This hefty portion with mashed baby red potatoes is topped with fried onion rings and will rival your grandmother's meatloaf any day. Choose from any two sides, including sweet potato fries, butter rice or coleslaw when you order a dinner entrée. Or dive into other options like a honey sriracha chicken sandwich, Pasta Primavera or a burger with peanut butter. Are you salivating yet? Like I said, there is something everyone will want to try at The Iowa Taproom.
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They are open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. – Midnight.
Find out more from the Iowa Taproom at IowaTaproom.com.


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People should not fear a superbug epidemic following a recent death, experts say, as there are strict procedures in place to prevent a widespread outbreak.
Experts at the Auckland District Health Board and Environmental Science & Research said people should not worry or feel threatened by superbugs, but make sure that they keep up good hygiene practices.
It comes after reports that a Wellington man, Brian Pool, died while fighting a superbug dubbed KPC-Oxa 48. The strain of bacterium is a kind of superbug - labelled so because of its ability to repel all forms of antibiotics.
The 61-year-old had been in Vietnam working as a teacher when he was hospitalised and then later underwent surgery there.
He was brought back to a hospital in New Zealand where he suffered a stroke that was unrelated to his having the bug - but doctors said his immune system had been weakened by it.
There are various kinds of superbugs that can be contracted during surgery.
Another kind, NDM-1, originated from India. It has been found in bacteria such as E. coli and can cause urinary tract infections, abdominal infections and pneumonia.
Auckland City Hospital clinical microbiologist and infectious diseases physician Dr Sally Roberts said yesterday that there were solid systems in place when dealing with patients thought to have contracted a superbug.
"Most people who acquire a superbug will have got it while travelling in a developing country, such as Vietnam or India ... and then ended up in a hospital there - where they have picked it up.
"When a patient is repatriated to us, that patient is put into their own room and effectively isolated. Our staff also take caution around them and hygiene systems are thoroughly followed."
Dr Roberts said there had been about 30 cases of patients with a kind of superbug admitted to Auckland hospitals over the past five or six years.
She said most of the time, bacteria such as these sit harmlessly in people's systems and are never noticed. But getting sick - or worse - can depend on a person's immune system or the kind of operation performed.
Environmental Science & Research clinical microbiologist Dr Deborah Williamson acknowledged that antibiotic resistance was a major public health threat internationally.
But that was more of an issue - or threat - to developing countries.
"In general, we know that in certain parts of the world, these very resistant bacteria are very prevalent in hospitals.
"New Zealand's certainly not immune to this, but we do have strong systems in place to detect these organisms."
What is it?
* A superbug is a bacterium that is resistant to antibiotics
* It has emerged over time because of the misuse and overuse of antibiotic.


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Warm salad of chargrilled courgettes & salmon
Nutrition and extra info
- Easily doubled
- kcal635
- fat55g
- saturates9g
- carbs5g
- sugars0g
- fibre1g
- protein31g
- salt0.27g
- 4 tbsp fruity olive oil
Olive oilol-iv oyl
Probably the most widely-used oil in cooking, olive oil is pressed from fresh olives. It's…
- juice of 1 lemon
Oval in shape, with a pronouced bulge on one end, lemons are one of the most versatile fruits…
- 2 tsp dried herbes de Provence
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 8 baby courgettes (200g pack), each cut in half lengthways
The courgette is a variety of cucurtbit, which means it's from the same family as cucumber,…
- 2 pieces of skinless salmon fillets (total weight about 280g/10oz), each cut into 3 strips
- 85g bag herb salad, to serve
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fruity olive oil
Olive oilol-iv oyl
Probably the most widely-used oil in cooking, olive oil is pressed from fresh olives. It's…
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp grainy mustard
A condiment made by mixing the ground seeds of the mustard plant with a combination of…
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
A popular and versatile herb, tarragon has an intense flavour that's a unique mix of sweet…
Make the dressing. Measure the ingredients into a jug or screwtopped jar, season to taste, then whisk or shake to mix. Set aside.
Now mix the olive oil, lemon juice, herbs and garlic in a bowl with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the courgette halves in this marinade until they're thoroughly coated.
Heat a ridged griddle pan until very hot but not smoking, or use a good non-stick frying pan instead (but you won't get attractive dark stripes). Sear the courgettes in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until just softened, with dark stripes. Remove and set aside.
Put the strips of salmon into the remaining marinade in the dish and toss to coat, then chargrill on the griddle pan for 1-2 minutes on each side until just cooked through.
To serve, divide the salad leaves between two plates and lay the courgettes and salmon on top. Re-whisk the dressing and drizzle it over everything. Serve at once.


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Rachel Weisz's New Bangs!
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Rachel Weisz got bangs! Mrs. Daniel Craig gave her long dark hair an instant update with fringe that dips slightly below her brow bone, debuting the look in London this weekend. Do you like her new style?
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I checked with Chase and they tell me I cannot switch the rewards program onto the account that I already have open.Did you also ask them if there is any way to improve on the program you have?Similar to you, I previously had a First USA (became Chase) rewards card branded with a company that got taken over, so the company ended the rewards program. Chase switched me over to their Chase Freedom program. My rewards improved if I opened a Chase checking account (plus Chase was running a promotion where they gave me $150 to open an account). To keep the checking account fee-free, I do have to have direct deposit on the checking account, so every paycheck, I have money that otherwise would have gone into savings put into the checking account. The same day, or within the next couple of days (depending on exactly how the days of the month fall), my savings account does a pull transaction from the checking account to get that money, so, at most, the savings deposit is delayed by a couple of days. No muss, no fuss, and I get extra rewards.AJ
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Hurricane Irma
As we continue our recovery and cleanup efforts, please visit the Emergency website for the latest information on openings and closings in Miami-Dade County.
Artificial Reef Monitoring
Numerous artificial reef monitoring projects have been or are being conducted to evaluate the biological assemblages utilizing the artificial reefs.
- Sunny Isles Reef Restoration Onsite Monitoring (2002-03)
- Baseline Limerock Boulder Artificial Reef Study (2006-07)
- Sunny Isles Offsite Mitigation Monitoring (2007-08)
- Spatial Array and Depth Study of Miami-Dade Artificial Reef Modules (2009)
- Bal Harbour Mitigation Monitoring (ongoing)
Sunny Isles Reef Restoration Onsite Monitoring (2002-03)
In 1988, the Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Resources Management restored a 2.5-mile segment of Sunny Isles Beach. An offshore borrow area located between the second and third reef tracks was utilized as a source of sand. During construction, the dredging contractor went outside of the permitted borrow area, damaging the adjacent hard bottom by reducing the physical relief and complexity of the reef.
Miami-Dade County established an advisory committee of artificial and natural reef experts, marine resource analysts, and resource managers to develop criteria for and selection of the artificial reef units to be used in the mitigation. After issuance of a "Request for proposals," the advisory committee reviewed the designs and selected three module designs described below.
The Sunny Isles Reef Restoration (SIRR) project consisted of 50 Dome Modules (D), 20 Reef Replacement Modules (R), and 10 CSA2 Module Designs (M). The D modules were basically hemispheres constructed to mimic a large coral head. The R modules were constructed of natural limestone rock cemented into a rectangular structure. The M modules were constructed from pre-cast concrete with higher relief than the R modules. These modules were deployed in August of 1991 and placed in the impacted area on the eastern edge of the "second reef" at a depth of approximately 60 feet.
This site was monitored by G.M. Selby and Associates for the initial four years post deployment from 1991 to 1995 documenting the colonization and development of benthic and fish assemblages. In 2002, Environmental Resources Management received a matching funds grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) to conduct a follow-up study to document the assemblages utilizing the artificial reef modules 12 years after deployment.
Site Map:
Associated Reports:
Annual reports submitted by G.M. Selby and Associates:
G.M. Selby: 1991-92 (13 MB)
G.M. Selby: June 1994 (5 MB)
G.M. Selby: December 1994 (3 MB)
G.M. Selby: September 1995 (5 MB)
2002-2003 Grant Monitoring Project Report submitted to FWC
Baseline Limerock Boulder Artificial Reef Study (2006-07)
During the last 20 years, limerock boulder artificial reefs have been deployed offshore of Miami-Dade County for a variety of purposes including mitigation and fisheries enhancement. In 2006, the FWC awarded Environmental Resources Management a matching funds grant to conduct a study to examine the previously undocumented fish and benthic assemblages utilizing five of the limerock boulder reefs in Miami-Dade County. The five boulder reefs evaluated included the Golden Beach Boulder Reefs, Arcos Boulder Reef, Anchorage Boulder Reef, Port of Miami Boulder Rows, and Port of Miami Boulder Piles. The "age" (time since deployment) of the reefs ranged between 2 years (Golden Bach Boulder Reef) and 11.5 years (Anchorage Boulder Reef).
This baseline study demonstrated that all five boulder reefs provide habitat that has supported abundant and diverse biological assemblages. The benthic assemblages were dominated by turf algae coverage followed by sponge (Porifera) species and to a lesser extent soft coral (Octocorallia) and stony coral (Scleractinia) species. The fish assemblages on the boulder reefs were often composed of large schools of grunts (Haemulidae) and gobies (Gobiidae). Other common reef fish families were also observed including snappers (Lutjanidae), wrasses (Labridae), damselfish (Pomacentridae), and parrot fish (Scaridae). This study has provided baseline information for evaluating the effectiveness of these reefs in meeting the objectives for which they were constructed such as fisheries enhancement or habitat mitigation and will assist in future artificial reef planning.
Site Map:
Associated Reports:
Baseline Boulder Study Final Report submitted to the FWC.
Sunny Isles Offsite Mitigation Monitoring (2007-08)
In addition to the Sunny Isles Reef Restoration Onsite Project, an offsite project was also established to mitigate for the damage done to reefs during the 1988 beach renourishment project. The Sunny Isles Offsite Mitigation Project involved the placement of a loosely aggregated, single-layered limerock boulder piles and prefabricated concrete and limerock modules in 1993. The reef area is located offshore of Miami-Dade County in 60-65 ft of water in the Sunny Isles Artificial Reef Site. Monitoring has not been conducted at this site to date. Environmental Resources Management received a matching-funds grant from the FWC to begin a monitoring project to document the benthic and fish assemblages on this artificial reef.
The objectives of the monitoring are to collect appropriate data to allow description and comparison of community characteristics, such as abundance and diversity, of the benthic and fish using descriptive and non-parametric statistics. The data collected will provide comparisons of the communities of benthic and fish assemblages utilizing a scattered arrangement of a single-layer limerock boulder and the module reef (opposed to a multi-layer boulder reef with equally spaced modules). This data currently does not exist and is necessary for future monitoring efforts. The goal is for this project to serve as a baseline or starting point for future research involving single-layer boulder reefs as well as a base for comparison to the data collected on a variety of multi-layer limerock boulder reefs in 2006. Monitoring surveys will begin in December 2007.
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Associated Reports:
Spatial Array and Depth Study of Miami-Dade Artificial Reef Modules (2009)
In 2009, the FWC awarded Environmental Resources Management grant funds to conduct a study to examine: 1) Influence of proximity of artificial reef modules (ARMs) on fish assemblages; and 2) Depth of ARMs on both fish and benthic assemblages.
The modules evaluated in this study are located in the Port of Miami Artificial Reef Site A (POM A) and Sunny Isles Artificial Reef Site (specifically the Bal Harbour Mitigation Site [BHM]). The POM A modules were deployed in July and August 1996 and the BHM modules were deployed in May 1999. This study demonstrated that varying spatial arrays (less than 10' centers, 25' centers, 50' centers and 100' centers) and depths (25' and 68') of modules provide habitat that has supported abundant and diverse biological assemblages.
The benthic assemblages on all spatial arrays at POM A and BHM were dominated by turf algae followed by sponge (Porifera) species and to a much lesser extent soft corals (Octocorallia) and stony corals (Scleractinia). The BHM modules had slightly more soft corals while POM A modules had more stony corals, mostly of the species Oculina diffusa. The fish assemblages on all POM A spatial arrays were dominated by the family Haemulidae (Grunts) and Labridae (Wrasse) most commonly of the species Thalassoma bifasciatum (blueheaded wrasse). The family Gobiidae (Gobies) was most abundant on the BHM modules, with Coryphopterus personatus (Masked Goby) being most common.
Other common reef fish families observed include Acanthuridea (butterfly fish), Pomacentridae (damselfish), and Tertadontidea (puffer fish). This study has provided information for evaluating the effectiveness of these reefs in meeting the objectives for which they were constructed (habitat mitigation) and will assist in future artificial reef planning.
Site Map:
Associated Reports:
- Artificial Reef Module Study Final Report submitted to the FWC.
Bal Harbour Mitigation Monitoring Program (ongoing)
In the summer of 1990, a project to renourish the beach of the Village of Bal Harbour was conducted. The beach was renourished with sand obtained from an offshore borrow source located approximately 1.6 miles offshore of northern Miami-Dade County between two hardbottom reef tracts, locally know as the second and third reefs. Biologists from Environmental Resources Management conducted visual surveys of the hard-bottom reefs bordering the borrow area during the construction period. During a routine weekly inspection, biologists discovered severe sedimentation and mechanical impacts to the hardground reef areas bordering the borrow area. The extent and magnitude of these impacts were subsequently documented.
On December 8, 1994, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Miami-Dade County executed a consent order (OGC File No. 94-2842). The consent order detailed the scope, valuation and mitigation of the impacts, and provided a mechanism for in-kind mitigation; requiring the construction of 2938 m2 of artificial reefs. The order also required biological monitoring of both benthic and fish communities over a 20 year period to ensure and quantify success of the mitigation.
In 1995, Miami-Dade submitted a proposal for the mitigation and required monitoring. The mitigation proposal called for an artificial reef site to be constructed with a 150' x 75' area of multi-layered limerock boulders centered in a matrix of 176 concrete-limerock reef modules. Modules within the matrix were to be placed on 25-foot centers. The Bal Harbour Artificial Reef was constructed between the second and third reef tracts, offshore of Baker's Haulover Inlet.
On May 10, 1999, the placement of limerock boulders and artificial reef modules was completed. In partial fulfillment of the consent order, biological monitoring of this site began on October 6, 1999. Monitoring took place on the boulders and modules of the artificial reef site (hereafter referred to as BH Mit) and on adjacent, non-impacted reef areas. These reefs are locally known as Second Reef (west of the artificial reef site) and Third Reef (east of the site); stations on these reefs are known as BH-2R and BH-3R, respectively.
Site Map:
Associated Reports:
- Bal Harbor Damage Report 90-15
- The results for the first five years of monitoring were summarized in report published by the Bulletin of Marine Science-see reference below.
Thanner, S.E., T.L. McIntosh, and S.M. Blair. 2006. Development of benthic and fish assemblages on artificial reef materials compared to natural reef assemblages in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Bull Mar Sci. 78: 57-70.
- The results through Year 18 were summarized in a report submitted to the FDEP.
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There is no better summer grilling protein than a beef steak. No matter which cut you prefer — porterhouse, ribeye, tenderloin — we have a great recipe for a go-to marinade that is inexpensive, simple to prepare, and tastes great on steaks that have been seared over an open flame.
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First, a note on the use of the word rape. I do not mean to trivialize human rape and certainly an individual human rape is far worse than an individual honeybee rape, but as a cultural phenomenon, they are equally evil and, in fact, flow from the same source.
Artificial insemination (AI), known by beekeepers as instrumental insemination, is a practice that is slowly gaining popularity among queen breeders. It will also become more popular as beekeepers realize that poor technique that produces poor queens, not the actual practice of artificial insemination.
In the US, queens purchased by beekeepers generally have not been been artificially inseminated (there are less than 5 commercial sources of AI queens). However, there are about 10 suppliers that use AI on their breeder queens. AI is more popular in other countries. Bee "strains" can be developed through AI (e.g., New World Carniolan) such that even if a particular queen was not artificially inseminated, she is the result of previous genetic manipulation.
AI will likely continue to increase in popularity as it becomes more and more difficult for honeybees to survive naturally. For instance, queens can be bred to be resistant to mites or other diseases (Cobey). The arrivial of Africanized honeybees makes the need to ensure a docile queen even more urgent. AI is also used for more trivial purposes such as to increase honey production or make the queen a different color (Glenn). Additionaly, there is a large amount of research done on AI.
Even if AI occurs only on a limited scale, I still find it disturbing. It violates that whole do unto others bit. Furthermore, it reflects attitudes that I do not agree with. For example, it implies that humans can come up with better solutions than nature, that humans have the right to manipulate other creatures for our own gain, and it is the use of technology to try to solve a problem brought about by technology in the first place.
For more information see the pages of the leading expert on AI--Instructions for Instrumental Insemination or the more detailed short instructions for instrumental bee insemination


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Massage Courses – A Good Source of Earning
People around the world are becoming more and more health conscious, and hence they are taking every step so that they can be healthy and fit! Massage is one of them and hence being a massage therapist is becoming a good profession. Now, the question arises as to which massage course will be the best to undertake. There are different massage courses available, and you must know about them before you choose one.
Massage schools graduate massage therapists
As massaging is becoming an important profession, every year new students are enrolling and getting graduated from the colleges. Students join these colleges to learn more about this art, and after they complete the courses, they start working as professional therapists. What they learn in the course helps them to take it further as a career. They can join any massage institute for their career or start practicing themselves.
During the different massage courses, the budding massage therapist learns about the different massage techniques. Some of them are listed below:
Relaxation Massage Course
During the course, you will get some days for learning techniques that will relax your patient. By learning this method of massage, you will be able to learn the art of helping your patient forget stress and enjoy life. The main aim of this massage is to loosen the muscles of the customers and let them feel relaxed. This is mainly for relaxation and not for resolving any particular health issue.
Therapeutic Massage Course
Therapeutic massage course will let you learn the various massaging techniques with the help of which you will be able to treat different health problems. For instance, if someone has a back pain, with the help of therapeutic massage, this pain can be reduced, and your patient will feel better. There are different types of massaging techniques for each type of problem. While taking the massage courses, you will be able to learn all of them.
Furthermore, before completing any course you have to learn about the musculoskeletal system of the human body. It will allow you to work with more efficiency when you start practicing.
Picking the Massage Therapy Course
Massaging has become common and people visit massage parlors and spa for getting relaxed. Those who have any health issue may need a therapeutic massage as that will help them to reduce their ailment. Now the question arises as to which course will you take up? You have the option of learning any one method of massaging or both. It will obviously depend upon your choice, and some other factors like the time required for completing the course, total fee of the course, career opportunities after completion of the course and others.
You can choose any course based on your ability and choice. If you feel that you can learn the musculoskeletal system and then the massaging techniques for healing the patients, you can go ahead and choose that as a profession. However, if you are not well aware about the anatomy, you can learn relaxation massaging techniques too. There is a high demand for this technique because every day a new spa is getting opened and all of them want to provide quality services to their customers.


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Displaying all 3 1988 Chrysler Le Baron reviews.
1988 Chrysler Le Baron Highline ConvertibleReview
Still Turns Heads — I bought the car new in 1988, have had it painted once. Can do most work myself. No unusual problems. Have thought of buying a new car but keep thinking of how much fun I have at with this for 26 years with low cost.
Pros: Style, gas economy, 5 speed manual, lots of diy.
Cons: Not enough power, rear visibility
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1988 Chrysler Le BaronReview
Generally Dependable And Runs Well. — Generally a good little car but all the electronics are expensive to repair if a problem occurs.
Owner for 1 years, 8 months
Miles Driven per Year:8,000
Pros: Good gas mileage and runs well.
Cons: Electronic components such as HVAC unit, etc. expensive to replace and difficult to find parts.
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Reviews From Other Years
1995 Chrysler Le Baron Reviews
Great All-around Future-classic Drop Top
Lebaron's '87 to '95 classic "wedge" design is still an eye-catcher. Handling is stabile in spite of the missing metal roof structure. Low end torque is plentiful, surprising more than a few sport-s... Read More
Nice Car After Cosmetic Work.
Great performance for engine size. Good gas mileage. It's fun to drive with the top down. Needs new top, paint and interior. Still a good car, last year they were made. We are the only owners, other... Read More
1994 Chrysler Le Baron Reviews
Sexy And Sleek
This car had the mitsubishi 3.0 and had plenty of power. Car drove and handeld pretty well. It was low to the ground though and my seat was busted so those two things did not make for a very comfortab... Read More
Its A Good First Car
It's a really good first car but it needs more horse power. I would like to be able to install some aftermarket hardware in it and hopefully get an increase in horsepower coming from the car. 1994 Chr... Read More
1993 Chrysler Le Baron Reviews
Favorite Convertible.
She is twenty-one now and has retired from her duties as a daily driver. This car was probably the nicest drop top auto an average guy could afford to drive from a time when convertibles were few and ... Read More
I Want To Hate It, But Its Too Damn Good Of A Car.
Performance- It accelerates awesome, handles well, but the tires have too much sidewall flex, brakes tend to fade after hard use, Build Quality- It is built surprisingly well for the era it was bui... Read More
1992 Chrysler Le Baron Reviews
My Third
I continue to love the Chrysler convertibles and look forward to my next one, an inexpensive way to get a convertible in your life, paid $5000 in 2000 with 3000 miles on the ODO. My last one ran to al... Read More
A Beautiful Silver Four Door
This vehicle had 120k miles when purchased. Equipped with a V-6 3.0 liter Mitsubishi engne coupled to a 4 speed auto. Generated 120 hp. Front wheel drive, very stable vehicle, dependable build. Had sl... Read More
1991 Chrysler Le Baron Reviews
Good Car But After 100,000 You're Gonna Be Payin Alot Of $$$
this is a fun car. Honestly even though it's just a commuter car. it will get you from a to b, the top is nice and it not a bad lookin car. I just replaced the transmission though and it eats coolant ... Read More
It Gets Me Around
i love this car its a convartiable drives well gets me around. its a fixer upper when i got it was wrecked had it up to 110 once im always working on it but i love it the car is reliable tho so i do... Read More


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Broomy Hill, Hereford, HR4 0LJ (2 miles, 3 km)
tel: 01989 562988
The Hereford Society of Model Engineers was started in Hereford in 1962, caters for all forms off model engineering and opens to the public on "Running Days".
Kilpeck, Herefordshire, HR2 9DN (8 miles, 12 km)
tel: 01981 570464
Award winning 150 year old inn in the historic village of Kilpeck in the heart of rural south Herefordshire.
Weston's Cider, The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2NQ (9 miles, 15 km)
tel: 01531 660108
A warm welcome awaits you at Westons Cider Mill Nestled amongst acres of apple and perry pear orchards, our 400 year old farmhouse, The Bounds, is the centre piece to a truly unique day out.
Waterworks Museum - Hereford, Broomy Hill, HEREFORD, Herefordshire, HR4 0LJ (1 miles, 2 km)
tel: 01432 357236
The Waterworks Museum at Hereford is quite unique and tells you the story of drinking water whether you just have a general interest, enjoy social history, love seeing big engines working or your kids simply want to have fun.
High Town, Hereford, HR1 2AA (1 miles, 1 km)
tel: 01432 260694
The Black And White House Museum is a remarkably well preserved example of a 17th Century timber-framed building and is situated in the heart of Hereford, surrounded by the commercial centre of the city.
Edgar Street, HEREFORD, Herefordshire, HR4 9JR (1 miles, 1 km)
tel: 01432 340555
The Courtyard is Herefordshire's Centre for the Arts and the leading arts provider in the county, presenting a diverse programme of theatre, music, dance, comedy, film and visual arts.
Hope-under-Dinmore, Leominster, HR6 0PN (8 miles, 12 km)
tel: 01568 797777
The wonderful 15th century Hampton Court Castle and its award winning gardens.
Bishops Frome, Worcs, WR6 5BT (10 miles, 16 km)
tel: 01531 640323
Welcome to The Hop Pocket Family Restaurant at The Hop Pocket Shopping Village at Bishop's Frome – a unique collection of independent shops offering an alternative to both the high street and characterless out of town shopping.
Herefordshire Archive & Records Centre, Fir Tree Lane, Hereford, HR2 6LA (1 miles, 2 km)
tel: 01432 260750
Hereford Butter Market, Hereford, HR1 2AA (1 miles, 1 km)
tel: 07966 378170
Rural Concierge, Liz Hill arranges bespoke and organised tours of Herefordshire and surrounding areas.
Moorhampton Park Farm, Abbeydore, Herefordshire, HR2 0AL (10 miles, 15 km)
tel: 01981 551906
We have been making our award-winning cider and perry commercially for 25 years now at our family-run farm on the outskirts of Abbey Dore in the Golden Valley.
Brinsop, Hereford, HR4 7AX (6 miles, 9 km)
tel: 01432 509 925
Gloriously romantic weddings at Brinsop Court
Hill Barn, Lyde, Hereford, HR4 8AB (2 miles, 4 km)
tel: 01432 278908
H.G.A is a floodlit driving range, with an attached golf school and footgolf centre open to the general public.
Fordshill Road, Rotherwas, Hereford, HR2 6NS (2 miles, 3 km)
tel: 01432 375510
A distinct home, garden and reclamation resource on the outskirts of Hereford.
Homme House, Much Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2NJ (10 miles, 16 km)
tel: 01531 660419
Late 17th century grade I listed summerhouse or banqueting house, also known as the Watchtower.
Wye Valley Visitor Centre, Symonds Yat West, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6DA (10 miles, 16 km)
tel: 01600 890360
Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo offers you the wonderful opportunity to walk with butterflies as they fly amongst the beautiful tropical plants and be at home with these lovely creatures.
Bramley Cottage, Duck Street, Staunton-on-Wye, Hereford, HR4 7LP (10 miles, 16 km)
tel: 08000 148 657
Walking | Scrambling | Rock Climbing | Navigation Skills | Canoeing | Mountain and Road Biking |
Castle House, Castle House, Castle Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2NW (1 miles, 1 km)
tel: 01432 356321
The Castle Restaurant, amongst the finest restaurants in Herefordshire, and Castle Bistro offer the best dining in Hereford and are the domain of one of England's premier female chefs, Claire Nicholls at The Castle House Hotel.
- Claire Nicholls
58 Friar Street, Hereford, HR4 0AS (1 miles, 1 km)
tel: 01432 260692
The Museum Resource and Learning Centre is the central storage facility for the county's museum collections and where collections not on show at the service's sites across the county are stored and cared for.
Gregg's Pit, Much Marcle, HR8 2NL (10 miles, 16 km)
tel: 01531 660687
Established in 1994, we make craft cider and perry from 100% juice of vintage fruit harvested from traditional standard Herefordshire orchards.
Cider Museum, Pomona Place, Hereford, HR4 0EF (1 miles, 2 km)
tel: 01432 354207
Throughout Herefordshire there is a strong tradition of farm cider making. Farmers produced cider to be drunk by the farm labour force during the following year, especially at the busy times of hay-making and harvest.
Hereford Town Hall, St. Owen Street, Hereford, HR1 2PJ (1 miles, 1 km)
tel: 01432 260438
Visit Hereford City's Town Hall and Heritage Suite to see the Mayor's Parlour, the City Charters and silverware dating from 1189 in this very fine building, opened in 1904.
Newton Court Farm, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0PF (8 miles, 14 km)
tel: 01568 611721
Like all good cider stories, it started with an apple and a conversation! That was way back in 2000 and Paul has been obsessed with apples and flavours and making the best cider and Perry ever since!


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