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White as snow or a multicolored hue.
Floating around or stuck to one's shoe.
Flying true, or falling slow,
unknown directions that are easily shown.
Silent and light,
and causes no fright.
Just a bit of wind,
and I go flying with a friend.
Alone I am not much,
but with many a soft touch.
Gathered with friends at night,
I may not be heard.
but my host during light,
you will hear, most assured.

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Wondering where I've been? Me too.
Some people call it being depressed. I should've realized, but I didn't.
After Mom died, I went back to work the next week. Her funeral was Saturday and I went back to work Monday. Looking back, I probably should've taken a little more time off. But I was tired of being in her house. Well, that and family. So I went back to work. My humor came out quite a bit. People would ask me to do stuff and I would tell them. "No thanks, my mom just died." After the first week, I was only allowed to use that excuse once a week. I usually used it to get out of cleaning the coffee mugs. I didn't cry even when patients would ask me about her and they didn't know she had died. Looking back, pretty sure I was still in the shock phase.
Then my house sold and I had to find a house. So that took up some mind time.
Then came Christmas. I thought it was going to be fine since we had a precious new family member. Well, it wasn't. Don't get me wrong. I had a great time with the Teals, but it just wasn't the same. And my poor dad, I think he wanted to cry the whole day. If you knew my mom, Christmas was HER holiday. Every room decorated. Christmas dishes. Even the shelves in the bookcases changed for Christmas. Man, she made it so fun.
(My sister and I joke that she loved Jesus's birthday more than ours. One year she didn't call me to wish me a happy birthday until 9pm. And she mailed my sister a birthday card without signing it.)
Then the snow hit, twice. I was suppose to go to STL the weekend before and spend time with my niece and BFF/SW and her son. But the snow put those plans in the toilet.
Then I got in trouble at work. And pretty much lost it. The ugly cry in front of my boss. I almost quit my job right there. During the ugly crying episodes. You all know, snot and tears mixed. And pretty much looking like a dork. So I took a couple days off work.
I realized I wasn't dealing with the emotions, mostly guilt, about my mom. And they all came out.
It was quite cathartic, big word, eh? And realizing/knowing that I didn't kill my mom because I had given her the pain meds. It's hard to say even on here. But I still feel guilty. Emotionally. But in my mind/medical brain I know I didn't kill her. I know that sounds awful. But I made her so comfortable that I made her stop breathing. I know I didn't do it. It's just coming to terms with that.
Then I'm pretty sure I got mad at God. Didn't pray, didn't open my Bible for months. Crazy, when I could feel His love surrounding me and mom during her illness. I didn't feel like God loved me like I needed to be loved. I needed my mom. Then I heard this song. And God spoke to me and told me, "I love you Sarah, and I love your Mom. That's why I had to take her away from all the pain." And I have to keep reminding myself of that fact, every day.
So that's where I've been. I've been depressed but I'm getting over it. And over myself.
As I told a friend of mine, "Get over it."
And I'm trying . . . .
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
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At the Net: Drewett will be missed by ATP
Philadelphia, PA – The ATP lost its executive chairman and president Brad Drewett on Friday when the 54-year-old Australia native succumbed in his battle with Motor Neurone Disease (also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).
The ATP issued a statement, saying: "We are deeply saddened to announce that Brad Drewett passed away at his home in Sydney, Australia, earlier today. Brad, who served as ATP executive chairman and president since January 2012, had been suffering from Motor Neurone Disease. Our thoughts are with Brad's family on this extremely sad day for them, the ATP and the entire international tennis community. He will be sorely missed by all."
An outpouring of tributes for Drewett followed on social media. The great Rafael Nadal was one of the first to express his sorrow on Twitter, tweeting: "Today is a very sad day for sport and tennis in particular. Our president Brad has passed away."
Former women's No. 1 star Tracy Austin tweeted, "Very sad day for the tennis family losing a wonderful man, Brad Drewett! Prayers & thoughts to his wife & kids! R.I.P."
We first learned of Drewett's condition back in January, when he revealed he was suffering with the terminal disease and announced he would stay on board on an interim basis until the ATP found his successor.
Last year, Sports Business Journal placed Drewett on its list of the "50 Most Influential People in Sports Business." It marked the first time an ATP executive was featured on the list, as he was recognized for his efforts in securing a greater share of Grand Slam tournament revenue for players.
Drewett's diligence led to significant prize money increases from all four Grand Slam events, including Wimbledon's recent announcement that this year it will offer the largest purse in tennis history to players, with the biggest increases benefiting the early round losers. Drewett was also instrumental in growing the sport in Asia and the success of the wildly popular season-ending ATP World Tour Finals.
Drewett began serving in his most-recent ATP roles in January 2012, having previously served as the tour's chief executive officer for the International Group since January 2006. In that role, he oversaw the growth and success of the ATP's operations in the Middle East, Asia and Pacific regions.
As a player, Drewett reached the top 40 in singles and top 20 in doubles before retiring in 1990. He won 181 singles matches, including two titles, and captured seven doubles championships. Drewett was the Australian Open boys' singles champ back in 1975 and reached the quarterfinals in the men's main draw the following year in his Grand Sam debut. He also reached two Aussie Open doubles semifinals and a Wimbledon doubles quarterfinal.
In addition to his work with the ATP, Drewett developed and managed a number of successful businesses in the sport and fitness industry and worked as a television commentator in his native Australia.
Drewett is survived by his wife, Joanne, and four children, Jack, Ally, Joe and Tom.
Brad Drewett ... you will be missed.


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Zama is located at 128 South 19th Street in Rittenhouse Row. Zama brings the rich culinary traditions of Japan to Center City. The restaurant offers more than 30 a la carte sashimi, as well as a wide variety of maki rolls and vegetable offerings. The restaurant also serves a wide variety of Japanese beers, as well as a lengthy list of sakes, wines hand-picked to complement the cuisine, and a full bar.
Chef Hiroyuki "Zama" Tanaka, is one of the Philadelphia's most venerated sushi chefs, and is deeply knowledgeable and passionate about his craft. Chef Zama specializes in updated Japanese cuisine. He is completely self-taught. . Zama was named to Philadelphia magazine's 50 Best Restaurants list and distinguished as one of the Best Sushi restaurants by Zagat. In the Fall of 2013, Zama will open as second restaurant called coZara at 3200 Chestnut Street in Chestnut Square on Drexel University's campus. It will be an izakaya and will serve ramen, donburi, yakitori and dumplings.
Since 2010, beginning with Philadelphia Eagles player Winston Justice and his "Justice For All Roll" that benefited Variety, The Children's Charity, Chef Zama has been reaching out to celebrities and athletes to create collaborative dishes for the benefit of a chosen charity. Zama has partnered with some of Philadelphia's most revered chefs to create signature dishes that blend the guest Chef's cuisine with Zama's refined Japanese cuisine.
Partnerships to date include: Jose Garces, Garces Chirashi for the Garces Family Foundation; Marc Vetri, the Vetri Roll for the VetriFoundation for Children; Michael Solomonov, The Zahav Roll for the Police Athletic League; Pierre Calmels, The Bibou Roll for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; as well as past collaborations with ?uestlove, Bernie Parent, Ryan Madson and Tony Luke. Zama has donated more than $10,000.00 to charities since the inception of the program.


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Weber Grill Buying Guide
There are a lot of different kinds of Weber grills that offer many different features. I've picked the 32 best Weber grills from the simple kettle grill to large full functional Weber grills that can cost well over $2,000.
Pick the grill that is right for you and right for your pocketbook. These grills represent the diversity of Weber grills on the market whether you are looking for one that can smoke, one that can grill like no one's business or just let you cook up a simple meal.
1) Weber 14402001 Original Charcoal Grill | 2) Weber Summit 7371001 Liquid-Propane Gas Grill | 3) Weber 10799 Smokey Joe Grill | 4) Weber 15507001 Charcoal Grill | 5) Weber 60014001 Liquid Propane Grill | 6) Weber Genesis II E-310 Liquid Propane Grill | 7) Weber 63010001 Liquid Propane Grill | 8) Weber 121020 Charcoal Grill | 9) Weber 46110001 Spirit Propane Gas Grill | 10) Weber 62050001 Liquid Propane Grill | 11) Weber 50060001 Q1000 Propane Grill | 12) Weber 67010001 Gas Grill | 13) Weber 66004001 Genesis II LX S-340 Grill | 14) Weber 1141001 Go-Anywhere Gas Grill | 15) Weber 62010001 Genesis II E-410 Grill | 16) Weber 741001 Charcoal Grill | 17) Weber Summit 7370001 S-670 Stainless-Steel Gas Grill | 18) Weber Summit 7170001 Grill | 19) Weber 60020 Charcoal Kettle Grill | 20) Weber 67014001 Genesis II LX E-440 Grill | 21) Weber 15301001 Performer Charcoal Grill | 22) Weber 60010001 Genesis II E-210 Grill | 23) Weber 47100001 Spirit S210 Grill | 24) Weber 47510001 Spirit E310 Grill | 25) Weber 51040001 Q1200 Red Grill | 26) Weber 51060001 Q1200 Grill | 27) Weber 53060001 Q2000 Grill | 28) Weber 54060001 Q2200 Grill | 29) Weber 40020 Smokey Joe Grill | 30) Weber 66014001 Genesis II Grill | 31) Weber 46100001 Spirit S210 Grill | 32) Weber 10020 Smokey Grill |
Buying a Weber grill is an important investment for homeowners looking to cook outside. Weber is a trusted brand in grills, which is important for buyers seeking a product that will last a long time, cook evenly, and just work without a lot of fuss.
What to Look for in a Weber Grill
There are several considerations to make before even looking at grills to buy. Buyers must decide whether they want a propane or natural gas grill, how large they want their grill, the heat rating, burner controls, and other features that may improve the grilling experience. Two common models of Weber grills are Spirit and Genesis, though there are others as well.
Weber Grill Size
If a grill will be mainly used to provide meals for a family of four, a buyer can get away with a smaller version. For a larger family or one that frequently hosts parties, events, or major gatherings, a large grill is in order. Compare main grill grate sizes and see how many burgers, steaks, hot dogs, or other items can be cooked at once. It is also a good idea to compare the size of warming racks and side burners.
On larger properties, it may make sense to have a grill with space for cooking tools, grill accessories, or even other appliances in order to avoid having to make trips back and forth to the kitchen. A work space for chopping vegetables or preparing meat may also be important.
Heat Rating
While propane grills tend to have better heat ratings than natural gas grills, different products have different maximum heat outputs. Heat output is measured in BTUs, but this shouldn't be the only consideration. A lower BTU rating on a more compact, efficient grill may produce higher cooking temperatures than a high BTU rating on a larger one.
Other Features
Weber grills are known for their feature options to make life easier for outdoor chefs. While some of these may not be an initial concern for some buyers, when they realize that it's an option, it may sway their purchase decision.
Burner Control Knobs
The number of burner control knobs varies from two to six. This will allow some sections of the grill to cook at high heat while others can cook at low heat. The more burner control knobs there are, the greater variety of items that can be cooked on the grill.
Side Burners
Some Weber grills offer side burners for griddles, skillets, and pots. This is ideal to keep sauces and soups warm as well as cook side dishes such as mashed potatoes at the same time the chef is grilling meat and vegetables.
Rotisserie Function
Some Weber grills feature a rotisserie stake to rotate and slow-cook meats over indirect heat for even cooking.
Measurement Gauges and Lights
Some grills have fuel gauges, thermometers, and even LED lights to help cooks keep track of their machines or grill at all hours of the day or night.


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20-Inch AR-15 as a Survival Gun
My primary survival rifle is the C15A1 produced by Century International Arms. Using an original surplus M16A1 upper receiver—forward assist, no case deflector, birdcage-enclosed flash suppressor, original triangular handguards, and fool-proof sights, Century added a new 20-inch, 1:9 barrel, a new forged lower receiver, and topped it off with an original, shorter, exactly-right-the-first-time A1 buttstock.
I'm here to tell you, this is the gun I would keep if I could keep only one for civil survival. I keep it absolutely stock, just as it came from the factory , and it rides in my personal vehicle as my primary off-duty arm. With it I can respond to active shooters, barricades, warrant service, or entry. The C15 snaps quickly up to the shoulder, swings like a lively field shotgun, can be carried all day with a basic weight of 6.5 pounds (you gotta love that) and, because of the 20-inch barrel, retains the full ballistic potential of the 5.56 round.
If the Marines hadn't gotten their way in the development of the A2 version in terms of adding the longer buttstock, heavy barrel, and overbuilt sight system (as a corps of riflemen, their reason for the changes wrought was the enhancement of long-range accuracy and so I find no fault with the concept), there would have been much less need for the M4 carbine, which is replacing the full-length rifle in all branches of service.
Other advantages of the 20-inch C15A1 include:
- It is much smoother shooting than M4-type carbines with their short gas tube. There is definitely less abruptness to the operation.
- Heat buildup is not as bad, due to the longer distance that the tapped gasses follow back to the bolt carrier during firing.
- It gives a longer sight radius for iron sight use.
- It gives longer reach with a bayonet mounted.
- There is no fooling with stock adjustment, it is always right.
- If you desire, electronic sights can be mounted on the carry handle or with a forward scout-type system.
- A weapons light can be added with a front sight tower adapter. (Midwest Industries is a great source for these.)


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Let's start with an invisible Venn diagram. More than half of UK households has at least one bike. Almost a quarter of UK households has at least one dog. If you find yourself in the middle of that diagram, then perhaps you'd like to be able to take your pet with you on a bike ride. That's where the Trixie Front Box dog basket comes in.
The old 'hold the lead at arm's length and try not to fall off' technique is not what your reviewer would recommend. You, your bike and your pooch are likely to end up tangled up on the floor. For the larger dog, your best bet is probably one of the trailers designed for kids, or even one designed specifically for dogs.
If your dog is a smaller variety then you could consider a basket. Bear in mind that many cheap front baskets that you can buy would really only accommodate a very small dog indeed – some are only recommended for loads of up to 1kg. Trixie is a German company that makes a wide range of pet accessories including a number of bike baskets. Here we are reviewing the Basic Front Box model (no sniggering at the back, please).
The box comes folded flat but assembly is pretty straightforward. It consists of four sides and a base, all made of something that feels like hardboard covered with a nylon material, and there is a fleecy padding around the top. The ends are simply folded up and the sides are slotted in to form the box, with Velcro holding it all together. There are two carry handles, two webbing straps across the top that attach to the handlebars by means of those clips you find on backpacks, and what looks like a piece of bent coathanger at the bottom to rest on your headtube. More on this later.
A large mesh pocket with Velcro-equipped closure flap is on the front of the box which is handy for a small water bowl, lead and the rest of the pet paraphernalia. A further angled pocket on the side fits a standard bicycle water bottle.
The maximum dog weight recommended for this model is 6kg. If your dog is a bit bigger then you could look at a basket fixed to a rear rack, but you wouldn't want much more than this attached to your handlebars for obvious reasons. When we first used this, our puppy was very small indeed, less than 3kg, and so he rather disappeared inside the box. We used a cushion so he could actually see out. Now he's nearing 6kg and is a little bit cramped but not uncomfortable in the box.
My first impression of the box was surprise at the basic nature of the fixing hardware. I had expected something a bit more, well, mechanical. The straps are presumably intended as a low-cost and flexible solution, allowing it to be fitted to a range of handlebars. In practice, the width of the box (an almost perfect fit between the ends of a 440mm drop bar) means that you can't really fit it to a bike with drops as you can't get your hands around the bars.
If you have a flat bar of the width fitted to urban or commuter bikes, you might also struggle, as the box will rest on the brake levers and stop you using them. In short, the box wouldn't fit on 3 of the 5 bikes in our household.
If you have a wider flat or riser bar as fitted to most mountain bikes today then you're probably ok, but even then the straps can interfere with the gear shifters. A big swept-back bar as fitted to old-fashioned town bikes would probably work a treat though. My guess is that it's for this type of bike that this has really been designed.
When fitted, the straps run across the open top of the box, through some metal loops, around your bars and then down the back of the box. This created a further issue that became more problematic as our dog got bigger. The more load in the box, the tighter these straps would get and because they run across the top of the box, they began to squash it front to back, meaning that it quickly started to lose its shape.
I couldn't help but think that Rixen & Kaul would have engineered a rather better solution for bar-fixing ... and sure enough they do have an equivalent (but more expensive product).
A piece of thick rigid wire is inserted through a flap at the bottom of the box and sticks out of the back in a loop resting on the headtube. This wire is covered by a plastic coating intended to prevent it scratching your headtube. Inside the box is a short leash, fixed to the bottom at each end and with a clip in the middle to attach to your dog's collar, designed to prevent it jumping out of the box.
The box was generally more stable in use than I had expected, but the plastic coating on the wire loop has worn through and started to damage the paintwork on the headtube of the bike. With a dog closer to 6kg, I have considerable doubts about the longevity of this wire loop, and without it the box would simply drop onto the front wheel.
The fixing straps presumably extend across the top of the box to prevent it sagging at the front, but the way the sides started to buckle inwards under the load that they apply left me wondering about how long it would stay in one piece. Looking on the manufacturer's website, it seems as if there is another similar box where the straps do not extend across the opening. I also found yet another version online which seemed to have rigid plastic clamps to fix to the handlebars. This seems like a better solution, although what you gain in rigidity you might lose in terms of being able to install it in 15 seconds.
I also tried fitting it to a rear rack with mixed results. My first attempt was to use the straps to hang it from the side of the rack, but it got in the way of pedalling. Next I tried using bungies to fix it on top of the rack which worked after a fashion, but you had to get them pretty tight to hold it firmly in place and - like with the straps provided - this tended to make it bulge rather worryingly.
But these issues aside, it is a great idea. Our dog loved bike rides and it was really nice to go out together for the day.
My overall impression is that this is designed for short distance trips on bikes with fairly particular handlebars. Our 50-90km rides with the dog left it looking a bit misshapen after less than 6 months. We plan to go cycle touring with our dog, and I just don't think it would hold up to this.
It is fairly inexpensive, so if you just want to be able to take your dog down the shops then it may be perfect for you, but if you want to tour with a dog or even just ride regular longer distances together then you may want to look for something more substantial.
Trixie do seem to offer other similar products, as do Rixen & Kaul and if it was my money I'd probably choose a different box.
They're not the sort of thing that your LBS is likely to hold in stock, so it's not easy to assess whether it'll fit your handlebars - in our experience there's quite a good chance that it won't.
A great idea, but we'd have preferred something a little sturdier for regular riding or touring.
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road.cc test report
Make and model: Trixie Front Box dog basket
Size tested: n/a
Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?
* made of hard-wearing nylon
* can be easily fastened onto the handlebars with nylon straps
* can also be used as a carrier due to handles
* reinforced frame offers more stability
* padded rim
* pocket for treats, keys, etc.
* integrated short lead prevents the pet from jumping out
* reflective stripes for more safety
* with removable padded base plate
* easy to fix to the bike
* space-saving storage
* colour: black/grey
Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?
Size: 38 x 25 x 25 cm
Max dog weight: 6kg
Weight of product: 1.6kg
Looks good to start with, but definitely made to a budget (not unreasonably, given the price). The main problem relates to fixing it to the bars - a better system is needed to allow for more flexibility, something more akin to the fixing for good panniers where the clamps' positions can be adjusted to suit.
As a concept, it's great. We loved riding with our dog as did he. It was more stable on the bike (once we'd found one it would fit) than I'd expected. However, the fact that it wouldn't fit to drop bars or even some flat-bar bikes is an obvious drawback.
Regular use for longer rides would wear this out, no doubt.
Particular doubts over the longevity of the supporting wire loop at the bottom of the box and the design of the strap fixings.
The box is pretty lightweight. Add 6kg of dog and you certainly feel your bike is more ponderous but that's to be expected.
The fleecy padding around the top is a nice touch and there is some padding on the base as well.
Certainly not the most expensive option out there. Whether you need to spend more is likely to depend on how intensively you use it.
Tell us what you particularly liked about the product
It's fairly lightweight and relatively inexpensive. It's lots of fun taking your dog with you on a bike, and a box like this allows you to carry a small dog securely and in reasonable comfort.
Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product
The lack of flexibility for fitting it to a bike was a major downside, and I just don't think its sufficiently hard-wearing for regular use.
Did you enjoy using the product? Yes.
Would you consider buying the product? I'd probably want to spend a bit more and get something more long-lasting.
Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes, for short rides.
About the tester
Age: 33 Height: 6 Weight: 81kg
I usually ride: Boardman hybrid for the daily commute My best bike is: Fixed-conversion Eddy Merckx MX-Leader
I've been riding for: Over 20 years I ride: Most days I would class myself as: Expert
I regularly do the following types of riding: road racing, commuting, touring, fixed/singlespeed, mtb,
Jez spends his days making robots that drive cars but is happiest when on two wheels. His roots are in mountain biking but he spends more time nowadays on the road, occasionally racing but more often just riding.
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Trixie do a bigger box, but it sounds to me like you might need something more like this…
a mate with a jack russell has a trailer can't remember what make it is that is like a little plastic kennel on wheels - he reckoned she really liked it. It's quite enclosed (a lot of dogs like that I think) but roomy enough too - can't find one on Google though.


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c. 1910 Victorian: Folk
The Rushing House
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- Driveway - Dirt
- Porch
- Fireplaces
- Original wood windows
- Wood floors
- Tin Roof
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Originally built by the Kemp family. Later owned and occupied by the Rushing family.
This house includes a long hallway down the middle, a front living room with bay windows, two double fireplaces, pine wood floors throughout most of the house and an unfinished upstairs attic with high ceilings. There is a well on the back porch and a second well outside.
There are also remnants of an old barn and cook's house behind the main house.
The acreage includes a creek and a combination of open and wooded areas. Plantings include camellias, azaleas, a quince tree, and some yearling hardwood trees in the back field.
This property is located in Choctaw County between Jachin and Pennington on Hwy 156.
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This course has been developed for technicians training to become a NZ Transport Agency appointed Vehicle Inspector (VI) or technicians wishing to regain their authority.
It covers:
- Overview of the NZ Transport Agency rules and regulations
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The convention will be held in the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg in October
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The future of the Loess Hills Humane Society's animal shelter in Mills County (21600 221st St.) is in question following a formal announcement last week that the facility has been closed indefinitely, and LHHS has not renewed its animal control contracts with Mills County or the cities of Glenwood and Pacific Junction.
A levee breach along the Missouri River near Percival Thursday morning coincided with the closing of another portion of Interstate 29 in western Iowa.
The interstate was closed Thursday at the Bartlett exit (Exit 24) in Fremont County and detour signs encouraged southbound motorists on I-29 to exit at the Glenwood interchange (Exit 35) so they could head east on Highway 34 to connect with Highway 275, Highway 59 or Highway 71 to continue southbound travel.
After coming out "flat" in a 7-0 game-one loss to Denison, the Glenwood softball team re-grouped and bounced back for a 4-3 win in the second game to split a Hawkeye 10 Conference double-header on Thursday.
The Fremont-Mills baseball team got 11 hits at the plate and 6 1/3 innings of strong pitching from Clayton Wilson on the mound in a 9-2 Corner Conference victory over East Mills on Friday.
With the win, the Knights (12-4, 11-3 in the conference) complete the season sweep of East Mills.
Wilson was dominant at times on the hill, scattering three hits and alowing no earned runs, while fanning seven over 6 1/3 innings of work to run his record to 3-2 on the season. Wilson also helped his own cause with two hits.
The Glenwood baseball team relied on its clutch hitting and some opportunistic offense in a Hawkeye 10 Conference sweep of Denison on Thursday.
The Rams (23-4, 14-0 in the conference) took a 4-0 lead after an inning but found themselves down 5-4 in the fifth inning of game one before rallying for a 14-7 win.
The Rams' bats came alive in the fifth when clean-up man, Taylor Kaufman smacked a two-out single. After Nathaniel Bledsoe drew a walk, Matt Schulz doubled both home to put the Rams up 6-5.
Kendall Fichter and Madison Powers each drove in two runs and Mindy Lorimor allowed just one hit in the circle for Fremont-Mills in a 10-0, five inning victory of East Mills on Friday.
Fichter and Lorimor led the Knights (21-7 overall, 12-0 in the Corner Conference) with two hits each and Melissa Kesterson tripled and drove in a run.
Lorimor faced just one of the minimum and struck out 12.
The Fremont-Mills softball team couldn't solve Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln starter Lauren Hahnsen in a 3-0 loss on Friday.
Hahnsen allowed just four hits and struck out seven.
Lynde Madison, Melissa Kesterson, Kendall Fichter and Sydney Esary each recorded hits for the Knights.
Mindy Lorimor (16-4) took the loss in the circle after giving up seven hits, one earned run and fanning seven.
Sioux City East 2,
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Charlie Ruff came on in relief of starter Jagger Bohrer to 2 2/3 innings of scoreless relief for the East Mills baseball team in a 6-4 win over Villisca on Friday.
Ruff (3-1) fanned five, walked one and allowed just one hit in the win.
The Wolverines (6-4 overall) were led at the plate by Morgan Dalton and Austin Sommer with two hits each. Dalton also drove in two runs.
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HARLAN - The Glenwood softball team won a wild 13-7, 12 inning contest with Harlan before falling 5-2 in the nightcap of a Hawkeye 10 Conference double-header on Thursday.
Glenwood coach Tim Stanton called his team's game-one win a "wild" win that took up two whole pages in his score book.
HARLAN - A pair of complete-game pitching gems by Matt Schulz and Taylor Kaufman carried the Glenwood baseball team to a pair of victories over Harlan last Thursday.
Schulz (4-1) struck out 12 and allowed just four hits and no earned runs in an 8-3 Ram win in game one. All three Harlan runs came via Glenwood errors. In all, Glenwood committed five errors in the game.
In game two, Taylor Kaufman tossed a perfect-game, retiring 21 straight and striking out 16.
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Paul has made clear that believers have been delivered from the Law. Those of us in Christ are no longer under the dominion of the Law as a taskmaster. But that raises questions. Is the Law the problem? Is the Law sin? Paul focuses on this question in the passage before us today. We pray this is a challenging message to you.


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Marshalls may be narrowing its list of possible east-side sites for second store
WICHITA — It was late 2011 when Have You Heard? broke the news that Marshalls most likely would be coming to Wichita.
Since then, the Massachusetts-based discount retailer opened a Marshalls in the former Borders Books space at NewMarket Square at 21st and Maize Road.
A deal to open in Regency Lakes at 21st and Greenwich didn't work out, but local T.J. Maxx employees are telling customers that Marshalls is still looking on the east side and has narrowed its decision to two or three sites.
Parent company TJX Cos. owns Marshalls and T.J. Maxx, which is in Eastgate Plaza at Kellogg and Rock and in the Westgate Market shopping center at Kellogg and Dugan.
It looked like TJX at one point also considered opening its HomeGoods concept in Wichita, but that no longer seems like an imminent possibility. At least not as much as an east-side Marshalls.
No one at TJX is sharing details on possible Marshalls sites yet, but we'll keep you posted.


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Bruce Bartlett emailed me to say that, rather than cancel the sequester as I recommended, we should get the band back together and reconstitute the anything-but-super committee to give it another chance to come up with a deficit reduction plan.
Sorry, Bruce…But I just don't see the need to go there yet again.
How many federal budget commissions, special committees, advisory groups, and private negotiations do we need to fail before we admit they don't work? Think about just the past few years: The Biden-Cantor negotiations, the Obama-Boehner summit negotiations, the B-S (that is, Simpson-Bowles) commission, the anything-but-super committee, the gang of six — fail, fail, fail, fail, fail.
Again? Really?
What about the politics of the current situation is different enough from the last time the anything-but-super committee met and failed that makes anyone think a compromise on taxes and Medicare is more likely? Yes, the sequester that was more than a year away when the committee failed the last time is now only several months from happening. And, yes, the military spending community is far more active now than it was before in opposing at least the Pentagon portion of the sequester.
But a super committee sequel ("The Deficit Strikes Back"?) would have to be given several months and would report after the election during the lame duck session of Congress. Not only would that be a very tight timetable that would be hard to meet, reporting after the election would take away much of the influence the defense spending community would have on the negotiations.
In other words, the sequester would still be the most likely outcome.
And…I don't see how another super committee is going to make the GOP any more likely to compromise. To the contrary, my expectation is that a Romney loss, a failure to take over the Senate or a loss of seats in the House — any one of which seem plausible at this point — is going to result in Republicans being less rather than more likely to compromise on budget issues. It's not at all hard to imagine the tea party wing of the party insisting that any of those failures happened because Republicans were not steadfast enough in their opposition to tax increases and not insistent enough on spending cuts.
In other words, the election is far more likely to result in the GOP doubling down on its tax and spending intransigence rather than the kind of kumbaya moment that would be needed for a reconstituted super committee to actually be super.


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LOUIS VUITTON FIFTEEN GIRLS DESCENDING A STAIRCASE BAG COLLECTIONCategories:Louis Vuitton
'15 models descending a staircase' is the name of this Ad Campaign. And 15 models are carrying the Pre-Fall 2015 handbags from Louis Vuitton.
Our eyes are focused, zooming in on the bags they're carrying…
The highlights…
We do not need to introduce the Petite Malle Shoulder Bag – and we do not need to convince you that it's a must-have as it's inspired by the Classic Trunks.
But what we do want to talk about is the brand-new Louis Vuitton Doc Bag carried by Jingwen. It's a classic bag with a little twist. Designed to carry while dressed in casual styles. You will love it.
The Doc bag is in shiny monogram canvas with black leather frame. And when I look closer, it's actually the iconic speedy bag with a few upgrades. It's made with a rock and modern style in mind, refined with Matter-leather corners (in black but also different colors). It features with removable strap and it's really the modern version of the original Speedy Bag. The strap is also embellished with monogram canvas print, absolutely adorable. We will talk more in details later on.
And for those that are in love with the Almba Bag, the new style (just like the speedy) is made with rock style leather corners and designed in different color. Our bag-intuition tells us that this orange version in combination with monogram canvas is one of the most gorgeous accessories of the Fall 2015 Collection. Tie a shawl around the handles to create a distinguished style. More details coming soon.
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Chanel 3 Girls 3 BagsCategories:Other Brands
The latest Chanel ad campaign, released after the Spring Summer 2015 Collection, is named Chanel 3 Girls And 3 Bags.
3 Girls And 3 Timeless Bags sounds much better.
The Ad Campaign tells a story about the new Chevron Classic Flap Bag, The latest Girl Chanel Bag and the Boy Bag.
Kristen Stewart is carrying the 11.12 Bag, which is basically the Chevron Classic Flap Bag in black on black. This bag is entirely in black, even the hardware and the CC logo on the front flap. The Black On Black edition is very rare, so if you've a chance to take it home, well… do it!
Why is it named the 11.12 bag?
Where does this code come from?
There are numerous discussions about the 11.12 code? Some say it refers to the style code A01112, which is the code for the medium Classic Flap Bag.
Logical right?
Others are saying that the 11.12 is referring to the Classic Flap Bags. The same way that the 2.55 is referring to the Reissue Flap Bags (all sizes, including the 224, 225, 226 and 227).
The 2.55 is named after the release date February 1955. If so, then which date is the 11.12 named after? 11th of December?
It's almost certain that 11.12 is the code for the Classic Flap Bags, including the small, medium, jumbo and large size.
So what do you think?
The second bag is the latest Girl Chanel Bag, which is featured with Vanessa Paradis. The third bag is the Boy Bag, carried by Alice Dellal.


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Recent trends in intermodal transport
At its session on 6-7 November 2012, the International Union of Road/Rail Transport Companies (UIRR) has informed the Working Party as follows:
• The 18 UIRR companies undertake around half of all international intermodal road-rail transport operations in Europe.
• Until 2008 they have recorded annual growth rates of 6–7 per cent. 2009 saw a dramatic decline in traffic (-17%). In 2010 traffic increased again by 8%.
• In 2011, unaccompanied and accompanied transport continued to grow by 6%, amounting to total shipments in the order of 3.21 million consignments or 6.43 million TEU equivalents (5.58 million TEU for unaccompanied and 0.85 million TEU for accompanied traffic). Thus, post-crisis levels had now again been attained in terms of shipments and even surpassed in terms of ton-km.
• In 2011, unaccompanied traffic increased by 8%. Accompanied road-rail transport decreased by 5%, mainly due to very important reductions in national traffic in Austria and Switzerland.
• In 2011, international intermodal road-rail traffic, two-third of which passes across the Alps, increased by 10%, amounting to 3.89 million TEU, whereas national traffic stagnated at 2.56 million TEU.
• In 2011, 94% of intermodal road-rail transport operations were carried out over distances of more than 300 km. The average distance for such traffic was 600 km. In international traffic the average distance went up to 900 km.
• In the first half of 2012, intermodal road-rail traffic continued to grow. However, this upward trend was already slowing down in the second half of 2012 and the performance outlook is bleak as economic growth in Europe is negatively affected by the economic down-turn and the austerity measures taken in several European countries.
• Another factor hampering intermodal transport is the increase in prices for rail haulage in spite of still unsatisfactory performance: Around 30 per cent of intermodal transport trains still arrive later than scheduled and more than 20 per cent are delayed by 3 to 24 hours.
• The traffic interruptions on the Brenner (rehabilitation) and Gotthard (rock slide) in summer 2012 did not seem to have a noticeable negative impact on intermodal transport services, except for accompanied transport (Rolling Road) that was severely hampered by the partial closure of the Brenner route.
More detailed information is available in the 2012 report of the Working Party.


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Lodi, CA
William "Bill" Russell Henton, Jr.
June 12, 1934 - December 16, 2013
William "Bill" Russell Henton, Jr., 79, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on December 16, 2013. Bill was born in Joplin,
Missouri to
William "Buzz" and Marie Henton on June 12, 1934.
He was born and raised in Joplin. Bill and his family moved to Stockton when he was 8 years old. He graduated from Stockton College in 1952 and
married the love of his life, Marlene, in 1955. Bill went to work for Bidwells shortly after college. In 1958 he began his work as an Insurance Agent. Bill retired from Farmers Insurance after 53 years on November 7, 2012.
Bill was thankful for his family and loved spending time with them. When he wasn't spending time with his family he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gambling and golfing.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; Buzz and Marie, son
Jimmy, sister Margie and brother Donald. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 58 years
Marlene, and children; Toni (Jim), Carla (Rick), Bill (Kecia). He also leaves behind the joy's of his life, his 9 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild, brother Jack (Dot), and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Bill will forever be loved and missed by his family and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 2 pm Friday, December 20, 2013 in the Garden of Freedom at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane in Lodi. Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Henton Family. Please sign the online guestbook at www.cherokeememorial.com.


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Tom Daley's announcement on Monday that he is in a gay relationship was met with a deluge of goodwill messages on social media websites – and a prediction from one sports industry expert that coming out could make him an even hotter property for would-be sponsors.
The 19-year-old, who became the youngest Briton ever to win a senior world title at the age of 15 and won bronze in the 10-metre platform at the London Olympics, posted a five-minute video clip on YouTube to tell his legion of fans that, since the spring, he has been dating a man.
He said he was going public with his sexuality to set the record straight after a national newspaper had misquoted him two months ago when he reportedly denied that he was gay.
"In an ideal world I wouldn't be doing this video, because it shouldn't matter," said Daley. "But recently I was misquoted in an interview and it made me feel really angry and frustrated – emotions that I've never felt before when reading something about myself.
Tom Daley competed in the men's 10m Platform during the London 2012 Olympic Games (EPA)
"For me, honesty is something that I really do believe in, and I've always been honest."
Speaking about his gay relationship, Daley said: "Come spring this year, my life changed massively when I met someone and they made me feel so happy, so safe, and everything just feels great. And that someone is a guy.
"It did take me by surprise a little bit. It was always in the back of my head that something like that could happen, but it wasn't until spring this year that something just clicked. It felt right, like I said, and my whole world changed there and then.
"Of course I still fancy girls, but right now I'm dating a guy and I couldn't be happier. I just feel safe and it just really does feel right."
Among the many sports stars and celebrities who took to Twitter to congratulate Daley on his honesty and bravery was Australian Matt Mitcham, the 2008 Olympic 10m platform gold medallist, who is also openly gay.
"Tom Daley is a champion in every sense of the word," said Mitcham. "And it's super cute that he's in love. He should be rewarded with all our support."
Mitcham's own experience of being a gay athlete has not always been positive. In previous interviews he has revealed that his sexuality has been proved a major impediment to attracting corporate sponsors.
But Nigel Currie, director of sports marketing and sponsorship at the leading sports agency brandRapport, doubted whether Daley's high earning potential would be harmed at all.
"I think I it may, in some shape or form, actually improve his marketability because of what he has done and the way he handled it," said Currie. "He's clearly addressed the situation before any tabloid stories emerge. He decided to come out and say what he said and I think a lot of people will respect that.
Daley will be heading to America for a training camp until Christmas
"We live in a modern world and sponsors and brands in general are much more flexible and broad in their views nowadays. In a world where companies are very conscious of their image and their social responsibility, I think they want to appear to appeal to as broad a spectrum as possible, and from that point of view they are not going to let things get in the way that might have been barriers in the past."
Retired basketball player John Amaechi, who became the first NBA player to reveal that he was gay, said Daley had done the right thing in posting his video clip because hiding away and constantly having to use "gender neutral" pronouns when talking about relationships would be detrimental to his performance as a diver.
"If you're really interested in the best and you're someone who operates in business, or in education, or in sport at the very cutting edge, you can't afford to have even a fraction of your energy dedicated to gender-neutral pronouns," he said.
He also praised the Plymouth teenager for being a role model for young people trying to come to terms with their sexuality.
"There are young people who are not in the privileged position of Tom Daley who have been thrown out of their houses for telling their parents that they are gay," said Amaechi. "There are people on the streets now for saying the same things that Tom has said in his video.
Tom Daley with his father Robert in 2008 (Martin Pope)
"The good part is that what Tom has done here is contributed by showing another role model out there who can connect with young people, and now it's up to others out there to carry that on."
Surrey cricketer Steven Davies, who came out two years ago, said Daley's video announcement was "really great news", and something he would not regret.
"I've been there myself, and it is tough coming out," he said. "It's tough for anyone, telling your family and your friends. But when you're in the public eye, it's even more difficult.
"What he will find is that the support is out there, and people don't care any more. He probably won't realise it just yet, but when the dust settles there will be thousands and thousands of people contacting him to thank him for what he has done. Not just young kids but older guys and girls too. I'm very proud of him."


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International candidates:
Those who meet residency/academic requirements of UK students but whose language is not English will need to hold IELTS with an overall score of at least 7.0.
I really want to become a nurse but do not meet your entry requirements. What advice can you give me?
|BSc (Hons)
|Sep 2019
|3 years
|£9,250 per year
|Apply via Clearing
Sorry, this course is not available to international students.
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Your personal statement is a highly important part of your application. It gives you a crucial opportunity to say why you're applying and why the institution should accept you.
Here are the key areas you'll need to address:
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eg Duke of Edinburgh Award, Young Enterprise scheme.
You should also mention your future plans – if you're planning to take a year out, don't forget to give your reasons. Talk about any subjects you're studying that don't have a formal assessment and any sponsorships or placements you've applied for. And don't be scared to add in details about your social, sports or leisure interests.
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We offer a wide range of professionally accredited and vocational courses that require the purchase of, among other things, uniforms, equipment, subscriptions, professional body memberships and DBS checks, and may require you to pay to attend conferences or participate in placements.
The link below provides our estimate of the possible costs associated with key activities on specific courses. Please bear in mind that these are only estimates of costs based on past student experience and feedback. The actual costs to you could vary considerably (either greater or lower than these estimates) depending on your choices as you progress through the course. We set out where we can, based on experience, where these indicative costs are for activities that are optional or compulsory.
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The additional costs listed here are to be used for indicative purposes only and are based on the additional costs for the 2018/19 academic year. The additional costs for 2019/20 will be published as soon as possible.
From 1 November 2017 you may be able to apply for elements of the learning support fund if:
If you've got no idea where to start or just want to check you're on the right track, we've got expert advice and real examples from our students to help you nail your personal statement. You can even download our ultimate personal statement guide for free.
We offer further information on possible undergraduate financial support. This includes the type of loans, grants and scholarships available both from the government and from Birmingham City University.
Student loan finance - have you already studied an undergraduate degree but would like to do a second one in Learning Disability Nursing? You may be eligible for funding.
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
Professional Values and Academic Skills
30 credits
The programme philosophy identifies that nurses need to respond to a rapidly changing health care environment. The change in the nature of nursing and the role of the nurse has led to a desire to clarify the contribution of nurses to patients' experiences, health and well-being (Griffiths et al, 2008). In order to understand the nurse's role it is imperative that student nurses following all four fields of practice develop a strong identity with the profession.
Introduction to Nursing Practice and Decision Making
30 credits
The module will encompass the relevant principles of anatomy, physiology and microbiology to support the development of core nursing skills relevant to all fields of practice. The module is planned with due regard to the issues of care, compassion and communication, organisational aspects of care, infection prevention and control, nutrition and fluid maintenance, and medicines management. These essential nursing skills will be underpinned with a sound physiological basis, particularly with reference to patient observations.
Health in Society
30 credits
Nurses will take a central role in the 21st century in delivering services for those who are sick and in promoting the health and wellbeing of individuals, in particular identifying any barriers that may impede recovery. Therefore:
Learning Disability Nursing Practice 1
30 credits
The learning disability nurse is required to develop essential skills to support people with learning disabilities, such as developing therapeutic relationships, person-centred assessment skills and a range of intervention strategies.
The ethos of this module is to provide the fundamental foundations and concepts for developing and delivering appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes to support people with learning disabilities in a range of environments. This module will enable you to identify and analyse; beliefs, values and frameworks of ideas that enhance the care of people with learning disabilities and will provide you with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will contribute to your development as a Learning Disability Nurse.
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
Professional Values and Evidence Based Practice
30 credits
The focus of this module is to expand the student's knowledge of and ability to apply, nursing values and evidence based practice (PV-EBP). This will be achieved via teaching critical analysis, updating academic writing skills appropriate for level 5, database searching and presentation skills via presenting a group work prepared poster.
Learning Disability Nursing Practice 2
30 credits
The module contributes to the delivery of the philosophy and aims of the programme by promoting the development of knowledge, skills and professional values in order that students can interpret health care needs of people with learning disabilities and develop interventional strategies to meet these needs. This module will also support students in promoting health and preventing ill health.
Nursing in Society
30 credits
This module aims to prepare students to develop their knowledge, skills and professional values to deliver high quality essential and complex care to all service users. It is concerned with human experiences as individuals, families, groups, and communities across the life span.
Learning Disability Nursing Practice 3
30 credits
This module aims to develop a nurse practitioner that is able to meet the changing health needs of people with a learning disability in a variety of setting, both within an inter-professional and personalisation framework. A clear focus in terms of knowledge and skills of the therapeutic interventions available to improve the health status of people with a learning disability with additional health needs.
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
Learning Disability Academic and Practice Enquiry
30 credits
This module will build upon the second year module "professional values and evidence based practice" and furthers students understanding of research-based evidence. In this module students continue to assess the relevance, quality and application of research-based evidence. Students are required to write a literature review, consider the research findings arising from the literature review, propose a nursing practice change based on this literature review findings and then consider issues relevant for changing nursing practice.
Learning Disability Nursing Practice 4
30 credits
This module contributes to the university philosophy and aims of the nursing programme by promoting the concept of client choice, control and empowerment and preparing the student for the delivery of evidenced based person centred care, practised within an appropriate ethical framework.
The learning disability nurse requires the ability to select from a wide and developing range of evidence based therapeutic intervention strategies in order to help meet the needs of individuals with a learning disability who are classified as having complex health needs, including severe challenging behaviour, enduring mental health and profound and multiple disabilities. This module will introduce the student to a range of potential strategies and involve the student in consideration of the processes necessary for the systematic incorporation and implementation of plans of care.
Learning Disability Transition to Qualified Practitioner
30 credits
Transition to Qualified Practitioner is the final module in the nursing programme. The module's learning activities have been designed so that students will draw on their academic and practice experience, consolidate prior learning and gain new personal / professional knowledge to support their transition from student to newly qualified nurse.
The module team will utilise a variety of learning strategies, including video lectures, web-based resources, plenary sessions, individual and group work. Student learning activities will follow core themes and be explored through directed study activities and problem based learning (PBL) sessions. PBL is focused upon the student driving their own learning.
Policy, Politics and Nursing
30 credits
Contemporary health and social care issues are a subject that are threaded throughout the programme. There have been many important changes in the NHS arising from the Health and Social Care Act for example commissioning of services and greater patient/service user choice. The government's response to the Francis Report ("Patients First and Foremost" DoH 2013) and reports from other professional, statutory and regulatory bodies have identified issues that impact on nursing students and their future role as Registered Nurses. This module will help ensure that graduating nurses are politically aware of agendas for change in healthcare, and will encourage the leadership skills to promote core values such as care and compassion. Therefore to ensure there is a focus on an ever changing health and social care services this module will ensure that recent and future policy changes and their impact on patient/service user care are explicit in the programme to ensure students can contribute to the debate around nursing, health and social care.
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) who regulate Nurses and courses that prepare nurses are changing the standards required to be a nurse and as a result there will be a new programme from September 2019.
The course is delivered using a modular approach and divides the content into manageable elements of study and practice learning opportunities.
The first year prepares you for further study and facilitates the understanding of the principles which underpin nursing. This is supported by two placement learning experiences of about 10 weeks' duration each.
In year two there is an increasing field-specific focus. Core modules help to contextualise nursing whilst field specific modules prepare you for the two placement experiences which follow each period of study.
In year three all the modules are Field Specific but there are opportunities for shared learning with the other fields of nursing and you will again complete two placement experiences.
You'll experience a mixture of teaching, self-directed study and practice-based clinical placements, spending half of your time each year on placement.
Upon successful completion you will graduate with a BSc (Hons) Nursing degree worth 360 credits and be eligible to apply for Registered Nurse status with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
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|Time in lectures, seminars and similar
|Time in independent study
|Time on placement
|Written exams
|Practical exams
Star Alumni Helen Goulding graduated in 2005 and is now a Learning Disability Nurse and a Lecturer at Birmingham City University.
The course is aimed at people who wish to study nursing at degree level. Successful completion will enable you to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Mature student Samantha explains why she chose to study at Birmingham City University, what she has enjoyed most about the course and how it has transformed her career prospects.
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) works with partner organisations to set and maintain high standards of nursing and midwifery education across the UK.
This course has been approved and monitored by the NMC to make sure that the education and training on offer meets their standards.
To work as a nurse or midwife, you must pass an NMC approved course at a higher education institution (HEI) in pre-registration nursing and midwifery, leading to registration with the NMC.
If you are interested in undertaking part of your studies abroad, the Erasmus scheme may be of interest to you. It allows higher education students to study for part of their degree in another European country.
It is open to undergraduates in their second year (or above) and offers a unique opportunity to enhance your CV and experience new cultures. If you study with us you will have access to an Erasmus co-ordinator, who can provide information about which institutions we have links with.
Nursing provides the opportunity for lifelong learning and the BSc (Hons) Nursing award forms the basis for progression onto further study.
Many opportunities exist for post-registration and postgraduate study. As a graduate, you may progress to a masters degree, eg Masters in Advanced Nursing Practice, PhD.
A comprehensive portfolio of post-registration courses called Continuing Professional Development is available. These courses allow for academic and/or clinical development.
Many of the courses are taught as part-time flexible modules to fit around your work and domestic commitments.
You'll have the opportunity to take part in overseas trips and visits. For example, nursing students travelled to Pittsburgh University as part of an exchange programme, opening up opportunities to share academic, clinical and cultural experiences.
Filled with state-of-the-art equipment, our SPACE (Skills Practice and Care Enhancement) area is the perfect place for you to practise a wide range of skills at your own pace.
Watch our video to see how access to SPACE has helped our students to succeed.
Once qualified and registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council you can practice in the UK and many countries overseas. As a qualified nurse you could find yourself working within:
The Learning Disability Nurse website shows you careers in this area.
Placements take place across a range of settings. You may experience care in acute, critical care, long-term care and community settings which are related to your Field. During your second year there will also be the opportunity to undertake a placement learning experience elsewhere in the UK or abroad* (*subject to selection criteria).
A placement is your chance to be a part of the working world of health and social care as it really is: your first taste of your career. For most of our courses, it's a compulsory part of your training; it's that important.
Placements help you with your confidence, by putting theory from the classroom into practice. We make sure you get a quality experience and that you're fully supported by a workplace mentor on hand throughout your placement.
OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.
Through our courses we give you the skills and experience needed to get a head start when applying for jobs. But we offer something extra too – Graduate+.
Our unique programme gives you the chance to develop valuable skills outside of the more formal classroom learning. We award points for Graduate+ activities (including firewalking!) and these can be put towards a final Graduate+ award.
98%...of students are in graduate level employment or full time study six months after graduating2016/17 DLHE Response
We are constantly investing in our estate and are currently in the process of spending £260 million on new learning facilities.
We boast up-to-date, innovative facilities that simulate the real situations that medical staff may come across.
These resources are essential in offering students a hands-on introduction to health and social care practice. Much of our teaching is carried out within our state-of-the-art, £30m Seacole Building, which houses cutting-edge learning facilities in the UK.
Take a virtual tour of our skills suites at Seacole
In a sector where new techniques are constantly being discovered, we work hard to ensure that students learn using the most up-to-date equipment available. These include the only mock operating theatre in an English university and a cutting-edge radiography virtual clinical training facility, virtual ward and virtual case creator.
The Home Environment room is the perfect setting for teaching communications skills and allows us to simulate a community setting for our students. It is particularly useful for paramedics, mental health and learning disability nurses and also midwives.
We have been commended by the NMC for our Virtual Home Environment, where students are exposed to a variety of scenarios and problems that they must solve to prepare them for clinical practice. The Virtual Home (Elmwood House) forms part of Shareville, our on-line virtual town which was shortlisted for the Times Higher Education Awards 2011 in the Outstanding ICT Initiative of the Year category.
The Seacole library, based at City South Campus, is one of the UK's largest specialist health education libraries. The state-of-the art facility offers an extensive range of range of information and reference materials set out in a relaxing environment, conducive to studying. There are comfortable seating areas, group study areas, a silent study area and private study rooms.
You will have access to all of the University's libraries, including the main Kenrick Library on the City North Campus, which is open for almost 90 hours a week and holds more than 320,000 books, 2,000 print journals and carries more than 4,000 electronic journals online.
The Seacole building houses a large open access IT Suite which comprises 96 PCs, full colour printers, photocopiers and scanners. Our PCs use the latest Intel i5 core technology, all with:
Our PCs are also designed to support students who may have difficulties with reading and writing, featuring specialised software with zooming/magnification and screen reading capabilities, which may also be customised for individual student needs.
The IT Suite offers extended opening hours and is supported by a specialist Open Access Assistant during term time. In addition to the open access PCs within the IT Suite, there are 12 networked student PCs available within Seacole library.
Helen is currently working as a lecturer in learning disability nursing, mostly concentrating on forensic care and epilepsy. She runs the online epilepsy care module for the dimensions in health care course. She also teaches pre-registration learning disability nurses on the Diploma in Higher Education course about health assessment.
Previously, Helen worked as a community learning disability nurse in Birmingham and also as a forensic nurse where she specialised in caring for women with learning disabilities and offending behaviour.
In her spare time she enjoys playing the violin for local orchestras.


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Clicking the "print" button on a computer at Penn State Brandywine has taken on an entirely new meaning. Sure, students can walk to the nearest computer lab and print out their papers before class, but with the addition of a 3-D printer, undergrads now have the ability to design and create three-dimensional objects.
Brandywine was the first Commonwealth Campus to receive a 3-D printer, supplied by University Park. This revolutionary technology allows students who have designed three-dimensional items in a computer program to actually print out the object, which is created layer by layer out of melted plastic.
Associate professor of engineering Asad Azemi has big plans for the new tool and is excited that Brandywine students have access to this modern resource.
"We are actually building another printer," he explained. "We are hoping to build one, maybe two this semester. We have printed the parts that are required and now we have to buy the electronics and the motor."
Azemi said that having multiple 3-D printers on campus will allow more students to have access to the technology, giving first and second year undergraduates the opportunity to work with the 3-D printer.
"The more resources we provide for our students the more engaged they'll become," Azemi said. "It gives the students enjoyment because it is something they see on their computer monitor and then all of a sudden, they can actually touch that item."
Brandywine sophomore and West Grove native Tyler Storr has spent several hours working with the tool, printing components for the second 3-D printer that the engineering team will build. The electrical engineering major has enjoyed being able to work with such an innovative resource.
Not only does this device support student learning, 3-D printers could also have major implications on the U.S. manufacturing sector and several different medical fields.
"Having access to this resource shows designers what their 3-D models look like in physical space," said Storr. "Being able to quickly put your thoughts from paper to a physical model is crucial in both product development and prototyping for real-world applications, such as the growing medical and prognostics fields."


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Fact Sheet #17L: Insurance Claims Adjusters and the Part 541 Exemptions Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
(Revised July 2008) (PDF)
The FLSA requires that most employees in the United States be paid at least the federal minimum wage for all hour worked and overtime pay at time and one-half the regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. However, Section 13(a)(1) of the FLSA provides an exemption from both minimum wage and overtime pay for employees employed as bona fide executive, administrative, professional and outside sales employees. Section 13(a)(1) and Section 13(a)(17) also exempts certain computer employees. To qualify for exemption, employees must meet certain tests regarding their job duties and be paid on a salary basis at not less than $455* per week.
Insurance Claims Adjusters
To qualify for the administrative employee exemption, all of the following tests must be met:
- The employee must be compensated on a salary or fee basis (as defined in the regulations) at a rate not less than $455* per week;
- The employee's primary duty must be the performance of office or non-manual work directly related to the management or general business operations of the employer or the employer's customers; and
- The employee's primary duty includes the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
Whether they work for an insurance company or other type of company, insurance claims adjusters generally meet the duties requirements for the administrative exemption and are not entitled to overtime pay if their duties include activities such as interviewing insureds, witnesses and physicians; inspecting property damage; reviewing factual information to prepare damage estimates; evaluating and making recommendations regarding coverage of claims; determining liability and total value of a claim; negotiating settlements; and making recommendations regarding litigation.
The status of an insurance claims adjuster, however, does not rely on the "claims adjuster" job title alone. There must be a case-by-case assessment to determine whether the employee's duties meet the requirements for exemption.
Where to Obtain Additional Information
For additional information, visit our Wage and Hour Division Website: http://www.wagehour.dol.gov and/or call our toll-free information and helpline, available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in your time zone, 1-866-4USWAGE (1-866-487-9243).
This publication is for general information and is not to be considered in the same light as official statements of position contained in the regulations.
Note (added January 2018): *
The Department of Labor is undertaking rulemaking to revise the regulations located at 29 C.F.R. part 541, which govern the exemption of executive, administrative, and professional employees from the Fair Labor Standards Act's minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. Until the Department issues its final rule, it will enforce the part 541 regulations in effect on November 30, 2016, including the $455 per week standard salary level. These regulations are available at: https://www.dol.gov/whd/overtime/regulations.pdf.