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The Royal Commission is a unique challenge and opportunity for the aged care industry to reflect on and identify areas for improvement, while also strategising for the future. While the government continues with ongoing reform, it is essential that providers are actively engaged in this watershed moment for aged care in Australia. Indeed, while the Royal Commission may eventually make recommendations to government, there is also an immense responsibility for providers themselves to drive positive change, and already there are key areas wherein the most proactive, leading providers are innovating to improve and ensure quality.
The Beyond the Interim Report of the Royal Commission Conference is the first opportunity to unpack the progress of the Royal Commission, including the yet to be released Interim Report. Learn what ongoing reform means for your organisation, and strategise with experts and industry leaders to be on the front foot and deliver the best possible care.
What will you take away from this conference?
- Be among the first to hear the latest updates & insights on the Royal Commission directly from experts & industry leaders following the release of the Interim Report
- Take learnings from the first four months of the new quality standards
- Gain practical & strategic insights from proactive, leading providers who are driving quality improvement beyond compliance
- Unpack key challenges and areas for reform including relationship based care, restraint & dementia
- Explore the potential of innovation to address leadership, financial & workforce pressures, with best practice case studies from diverse providers of home & residential aged care
Chief Executive Officers, Board Members, Executive & Leaders from Home and Residential aged care providers with responsibility for:
- Strategy & Operations
- Governance
- Quality
- Risk
- Compliance
- Clinical Care
Attend to learn:
- Respond proactively & strategically to the Royal Commission Interim Report
- Engage with consumers & strengthen a culture of relationship based care
- Understand ongoing reform & actively improve quality in your organisation
- Explore innovation & leadership for the future of aged care
Agenda Highlights
Day 1
- MINISTERIAL ADDRESS: Exploring the future of aged care in Australia
- PANEL DISCUSSION: Proactively responding to the implications of the Royal Commission
- Understanding the implications of the interim report on future reform from a consumer perspective
- Exploring best practice & learnings for providers from the Interim Report
Key Speakers
COTA Australia
Ian Yates is Chief Executive of COTA Australia, the national peak body for COTAs (Councils on the Ageing) in each State and Territory of Australia. Ian was appointed CE of COTA SA in June 1989 and has played national leadership roles in COTA since 2002.
Ian serves on a wide variety of federal government and aged care sector national bodies. He is a member of the Federal Government's Aged Care Financing Authority; the Aged Care Sector Committee and the Aged Care Quality Advisory Council.
Beyond aged care Ian is a member of the Consumer Advisory Panel to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), a Director of Livable Housing Australia, and a member of the Advisory Board of the ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR).
Ian holds a BA from Flinders University; is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors; is an Honorary Doctor and Emeritus Deputy Chancellor of Flinders University; and was awarded Membership in the Order of Australia (AM) in June 2005.
Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA)
Pat Sparrow is a social policy leader and innovator with expertise in stakeholder engagement and management. She has specific and detailed expertise in ageing policy and aged care, having worked as, and with, a diverse range of stakeholders including consumers, service providers, workforce, health professionals, corporate organisations and Government. This unique '360 degree' perspective ensures that Pat's leadership approach is strategic and nuanced, inclusive and collaborative.
Pat is currently leading Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) toward a new era, as a recently-transitioned national organisation and with the challenges it faces in an increasingly competitive, consumer-driven environment. She is focused on ensuring the organisation has genuine respect and influence among key stakeholders through the establishment of a strong national voice. Pat's breadth of knowledge, depth of experience and constructive approach enable her to achieve results that benefit ACSA members and contribute to the best possible outcomes for older Australians.
Aged Care Sector Committee
David Tune was Secretary of the Department of Finance from August 2009 to June 2014. In this role, he provided advice to the government on all Budget issues, as well as whole-of-government ICT policy, government property management and financial management. David has held many senior positions in the Australian Public Service, including Associate Secretary, Domestic Policy Group in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, where he was responsible for providing advice on a diverse range of domestic policy issues, including industry policy, infrastructure policy, social policy, health policy, environment policy, economic policy and fiscal policy. He was also the Australian Sherpa for the first two G20 meetings in 2008 and 2009.
He began his career in the Australian Public Service in 1976 and has worked in the Departments of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Social Security/Family and Community Services and the Treasury at Senior Executive Service levels on a range of policy matters and program management. From 1986 to 1988 he was seconded to the British Cabinet Office working in the UK Efficiency Unit.
David's other senior positions have included Deputy Secretary of Treasury's Fiscal Policy Group with responsibility for providing policy advice to the Government on all issues involving expenditure. In this role, as well as in Finance and PM&C, David provided direct advice to government and the Expenditure Review Committee of Cabinet over a long period and had a leading role in the preparation of countless Budgets and other Economic Statement.
He was awarded the Public Service Medal in the 2009 Australia Day Honours List.
Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission
Janet is a career public servant who for the last 20 years has held a range of executive positions at Commonwealth, State and regional levels, working in the areas of health and aged care policy, strategy and planning.
After stints in the NSW Department of Health, the Commonwealth Department of Veterans' Affairs and the Commonwealth Department of Health, Janet took up the position of Deputy CEO, and then acting CEO, of the Northern Territory Department of Health.
Immediately before her appointment as inaugural Commissioner of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission in January this year, Janet was Chief Co-ordinator with overall responsibility for leading the Northern Territory Government's response to the Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory.
In 2009, Janet was awarded a Public Service Medal for her contributions to health system policy.
Crisis Prevention Institute
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) delivers specialised training throughout Australia & New Zealand to assist aged care staff to respond safely, effectively and confidently to challenging or aggressive behaviours that may be presented by those in their care or other Individuals.
We have been providing training for over 35 years and have trained over 10 million professionals in a variety of sectors including health and mental care, aged care, social services, security services and education
We remain dedicated to continuing research, developing support, and improving the delivery of the highest quality behaviour management training and resources, serving as an essential agent in creating person-centred approaches to crisis prevention that reduce the need for restraint.
CPI's own MAPA program (Management of Actual or Potential Aggression) is a nationally recognised and leading behaviour management programme that teaches aged care staff the skills to respond safely, effectively and confidently to challenging or aggressive behaviours that may be presented in their work environments
Benefits for your organisation and staff
– Deliver a measurable reduction in the use of restraint and seclusion
– Assist staff get a better handle on individual behaviours identify and respond effectively to challenging behaviours
– Provide staff with verbal intervention techniques for appropriate verbal behaviour
– Provide staff with practical skills to respond safely and compassionately to challenging behaviours and contribute to a positive culture.
– Reduce staff turnover
Standards Wise
Standards Wise is as the name suggests a company focused on helping organisations and people to understand and exceed compliance for human service standards in Australia including the new Aged Care Quality Standards.
In doing so, we provide our clients with a competitive edge and the capacity to deliver higher quality outcomes for their customers.
Australia Wide Provider
Standards Wise operates across Australia supporting small, medium and large organisations, Government, and private business engaged in residential care, community services and/or housing for older people to exceed standards beyond compliance and deliver high quality outcomes for their customers.
We have a wide range of clients in metropolitan, regional, rural and remote areas spread across the country and do not consider any organisation is too large or small. We assisted Australian Unity when they took over 50,000 clients in NSW for home care, support a family owned stand-alone residential care facility in Adelaide, SA of 45 beds, complete gap analysis for a large residential provider with 23 residential care homes and community care sites in NSW and Vic, provide governance advice to Multicultural Aged Care Australia, and review and prepare Aboriginal Services for accreditation.
Customer Focus
We are focused on a customer driven ideology and helping organisations to move from 'good' to 'high functioning' through re-framing their approach to quality assurance, customer service, service models, staffing, governance, risk management, compliance and service delivery.
Our Products and Services include:
• Strategic development
• Governance training and review
• Quality Management Systems
• Risk Management Frameworks
• Gap Analysis against Standards
• Audit Systems
• Policy and document Systems
• Customer Service Training
Cloud Based Quality Management System
We have a best in class cloud based quality management system – QualisQMS which offers a comprehensive solution to creating a accessible document library for all users in your organisation, a risk management system, online audits, incident recording and management, meeting schedules and action lists, and continuous improvement register
Australian Service Excellence Standards Accreditation Body
We are also a licensed assessment agency for the Australian Service Excellence Standards (ASES) to certify organisations at the Certificate and/or Award Level for this nationally recognised quality standards framework aimed at small to medium sized human service organisations.
Contact us
Level 26, 44 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000.
+61 (02) 9089 8881
Wellness & Lifestyles Aged Care Learning
W&L Aged Care Learning is a holistic provider of online training solutions designed for the aged care and healthcare industry. We take a human-centered approach to educate therapists, nurses, carers and family members to improve the care of ageing Australians. W&L Aged Care Learning has recognised the need for an accessible, affordable and easy to use Learning Management System in Australia that is specifically designed for the healthcare and aged care sector.
Our world leading capabilities in e-learning design, learning management systems (LMS) and information management offer aged care providers a new, more powerful way to drive staff training and development. Our comprehensive library of aged care related educational material delivered through a customised LMS drives business transformation and care service excellence.
W&L Aged Care Learning is the only eLearning provider in Australia that offers a 'one-stop-shop' solution. Our W&L Services division has expertise across all areas of allied health in aged care including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, specialist nursing, podiatry, dietetics and speech pathology. These therapists specialise in aged care, deliver services at aged care facilities Australia wide and provide face-to-face training to W&L clients. These are the exact same therapists and nurses who have developed the online training on the W&L Aged Care Learning platform. We aim to consistently produce learning material of the highest standard with customisable options tailored to individual client needs.
MOA Benchmarking
At MOA, you're not just a member, you're part of a team that is committed to making your quality program easier to manage. Whether you're caring for people in their home, a residential service or a retirement home – we have an auditing and quality improvement program that helps you stay on track with your quality improvement goals.
We're proud of the work we've done so far, but feel the future is even brighter; we're evolving our system to improve your user experience through enhanced functionality and better reporting, and we're rolling out new modules that enable you to do more than ever before.
What People Are Saying
"It's great to have a conference with high quality and very knowledgeable speakers focused specifically on this area. Thank you and I look forward to the next one!"Baptistcare NSW & ACT, Governance in Aged Care 2019
Date: 20 Mar 2019 By: Ash Natesh
Boards governing aged care providers are increasingly under scrutiny during this period of immense change for the aged care sector. With the Royal Commission underway, providers are being called at short notice to provide evidence and account for the quality and safety of their service delivery. At the same time, the new Aged Care Safety …
Date: 10 Jan 2019 By: Ash Natesh
As revolutionary aged care technologies are being trialed and implemented across the nation, innovation and research is once again high on the agenda for many Aged Care Providers across Australia. So let's delve into what 2018 had on its agenda? Virtual reality driving simulators to test whether seniors can keep their licenses, apps …
Date: 13 Dec 2018 By: Ash Natesh
We interviewed, Chris Dougherty, General Manager, Human Resources Prescare & Professor Michael Woods, Centre of Health Economics Research & Evaluation, University of Technology Sydney. Here is their Insights on what the challenges and wins the aged care sector has faced in 2018: Chris Dougherty, General Manager, Human Resources Prescare "The largest challenge was the looming …
Date: 13 Dec 2018 By: Ash Natesh
In undertaking his work, Professor John Pollaers OAM (Chairman Aged Care Workforce Strategy Taskforce at Australian Department of Health) uncovered some inescapable truths that impact on how the community views aged care and, indeed, how the industry sees itself. The Strategy that he has set out identifies significant opportunities for the industry and individual organisations …
Endorsers & Media Partners
Welcome to ACSA…
…the strong, proactive voice for not-for-profit aged services providers.
We know how important our members are to the community and the people they serve, and we are passionate about the quality and value of the services they provide, irrespective of their size, service mix or location.
ACSA collaborates with its membership to ensure powerful advocacy for a fair, responsive and caring society that values and supports older Australians.


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Some people travel to relax from the grind of everyday life while others do it to open up their souls and allow all of the things around them to infiltrate and change them.Read More
I guide because my soul breathes the oxygen of adventure. Give me a million more waterfalls before my time is up in this world.Read More
To understand Costa Rica you must understand Pura Vida" the motto and national expression of the country. People say it every day, all day in basically every type of situation and conversation. The term translates to "pure life", and in essence, it signifies that things are not just good, or great, or amazing, but a higher level up, which is Pura Vida.Read More
Monday to Friday, 2 week vacations and the 9-5 schedule will go extinct in our lifetime. I am sure you are over-worked and tired. There is plenty of money in this world, but no matter how you seem to attempt to organize it, there just isn't enough time left over to play, love and enjoy the fruit of our labor. We are working like squirrels, putting our acorns away for some Game of Thrones end of the world winter in the far distant future that doesn't exist.Read More
I'm a road hugger. I've gotten to love roads like never before. My commute now is not to home and work, but to life.Read More
We grind our bodies and souls on the cogs of the nine to five machine for years in order to secure our 'ultimate' future. That future can hold many shapes, it could be a dream house, a dream location, a dream job, a dream financial state of being. We believe that once we 'reach that plateau' we'll be able to live in a higher, happier state of being.Read More
I recently saw a video where a small group of people were lead to a beautiful beach and then were asked to describe their surroundings. Half of the members of the group however, were blind. The ones with no sight went into deep rich lucid detail of what they were seeing, hearing and feeling.Read More


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Petco today released a new "Celebrating Adoption" video featuring platinum selling country music artists Dan + Shay. The pair are experts on the positive impact of the pet and pet parent bond and credit their adopted pups, Chief and Joy, for making their lives on the road feel a little more like home. The latest video builds on Petco's Think Adoption First philosophy, affirming the company's position on increasing awareness of pet adoption efforts and inspiring pet parents to consider welcoming a pet in need into their home.
e found at Petco's adoption event," said Dan Smyers. "Nothing brings me more happiness than to see Chief and Joy wagging their tails, jumping on us and giving us kisses after a performance," added Shay Mooney.
"The love Dan + Shay have for their adopted pups demonstrates the life changing impact adoption has on both pets and pet parents," said David Hallisey, Petco vice president, corporate communications. "The summer season brings an increased demand on animal welfare organizations, so we're happy to share their story with the hope it will encourage potential pet parents to save a life and adopt their new family member at one of our monthly adoption events."
Petco's nationwide in-store adoption events make it easy and convenient for new and current pet parents to find the best pet for their specific needs and learn tips to acclimate their new family member into their home. To date, the Petco Foundation has invested more than $185 million to help more than 5.3 million pets find homes and promote and improve the welfare of companion animals.
That commitment continues this weekend as Petco will host a special Be a Lifesaver Adoption Weekend on July 1 and July 2 in Petco and Unleashed by Petco stores across the country. For more information about local adoption events in your area, visit www.petco.com/adoptions.
To view more videos from the Celebrating Adoption series, featuring notable pet parents including actress Jamie Chung, and singer, actress and dancer Sutton Foster, visit Petco's Think Adoption First playlist. New pet parents are encouraged to check out Petco's Welcome to the Family program, the perfect pet parent starter guide.


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We love seeing photos pop up all over the web and on social media with Gwynnie Bee members sharing their outfits for the week. We're so ready for spring, despite the cold weather (and snow) in some parts of the country this week. Temperatures be darned – color, prints, and warmer weather items still made their way onto our members!
Some highlights from the week:
Girl with Curves shares three ways to rock this striped eloquii dress
Skinny Emmie goes for print, color, and bare legs in some new arrivals (1, 2, 3)
Hems for Her rocks in a colorful, striped peplum dress from eloquii
On Instagram (follow us @gwynniebee), we also saw lots of excited new members! Welcome!
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Government violating SC orders by introducing amendments to laws for commercial use of Aadhaar
The government's doublespeak and constitutional fraud on Aadhaar, the 12-digit "unique" biometrics-linked identification number, continues. First, after passing the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits, and Services) Act as a Money Bill on the false grounds that Aadhaar enables welfare, it encouraged rampant commercial use of citizens' data. Now, when the Supreme Court has reined in Aadhaar by striking down Section 57 of the 2016 Act which permitted the use of Aadhaar by private entities, the government is amending laws to again allow private, commercial use of citizens' Aadhaar-related data.
The Union Government has listed for introduction in the Lok Sabha tomorrow (January 2, 2019) the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018, in the Lok Sabha. There are serious concerns with this Bill as it violates Supreme Court orders as well as citizens' fundamental rights:
The Bill is in contravention of SC judgment - The Supreme Court in its judgment dated 26.09.2018 in Justice K.S. Puttaswamy vs Union of India (the Aadhaar judgment) in WP Civil No. 494 of 2012 explicitly prohibited use of Aadhaar by private parties by declaring Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016, as unconstitutional.This section provided grounds for Aadhaar-based authentication by private entities as well. The present Bill proposes amendments to the Aadhaar Act, Telegraph Act and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act which will circumvent the SC judgment, and allow the continued use of Aadhaar-based e-KYC authentication by private entities for mobile and banking services, respectively.
Bill may allow private entities to continue to hold Aadhaar data in disregard of SC judgment - After the SC judgment, private entities are no longer allowed to maintain any Aadhaar-related data records whatsoever. While the petitioners have been trying to push for compliance on this, the government's latest move may encourage the continued collection of citizens' data through use of Aadhaar-based authentication violating the protections laid down by the Supreme Court.
Privacy and security concerns in Aadhaar remain unaddressed - When private entities were allowed use of Aadhaar-based e-KYC, there were several reports of fraudulent transactions and scamming of citizens' personal data as well as their money. There is no indication that either the finance ministry or the UIDAI has attempted to address these security lapses in the Aadhaar ecosystem. Allowing and encouraging use of Aadhaar-based authentication by private entities will result in further scams and theft.
Bill lacks any stakeholder consultation - The Government has not undertaken a public consultation on the proposed amendments to the various laws. Any Bill on the issue of Aadhaar should not be merely rubber-stamped by Parliament; any proposed amendment must be fairly and thoroughly studied by the appropriate Parliamentary Standing Committee as well.
Government can try to bypass Rajya Sabha - The Rajya Sabha in March 2016 had voted to curtail private sector Aadhaar usage when it debated the original Aadhaar Act, but the government over-rode Upper House's farsighted warnings through the Money Bill route. In the SC judgement, Justice Chandrachud termed this a "fraud on the Constitution." We are concerned that the government may once again take the Money Bill route to bulldoze these amendments through Parliament despite the fact that the proposed amendments do not confirm to constitutional requirements of a Money Bill.
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With these concerns, Rethink Aadhaar, and other citizens and agencies concerned with the rampant expansion and function creep of Aadhaar, has placed the following demands before Members of Parliament on Tuesday.
Oppose the introduction of The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018, in Lok Sabha by Members of Parliament across political parties.
Undertake a thorough and transparent public consultation on the Bill and the amendments and introduce any Aadhaar-related legislation in Parliament only after such a consultation
If the Bill is still introduced, then it immediately be sent to the appropriate Parliamentary Standing Committee for legislative scrutiny and review.
Stop constitutional fraud undermining the Rajya Sabha of allowing this overbroad Amendment Bill to be certified as a Money Bill.
Introduction of a strong, people-centric Personal Data Protection Bill, after adequate public consultation instead as the top priority of the Union Government. Thus far, a Privacy and Data Protection Bill has not even been presented in Parliament, whereas the Supreme Court had accepted assurances from the government that the concerns raised in the Aadhaar matters vis-a-vis data security and informational privacy would be adequately addressed by a soon-to-be-passed data protection law.
We hope that our elected representatives will bear due vigilance and not allow our fundamental rights to be encroached by such ill thought-out legislation.
We urge members of the press to join us in ensuring that the government takes a democratic route for all Aadhaar-related legislation, i.e. undertaking a thorough public consultation and review by a Parliamentary Standing Committee.
For more information, please contact:
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WARNING: ACCELERATED PAYMENT NOTICES ARE COMING! #apn #taxavoidance
Have you used a tax avoidance scheme (DOTAS or non-DOTAS)? You could be one of the 43,000 taxpayers to receive an Accelerated Payment Notice (APN).
What is an Accelerated Payment Notice (APN)?
HMRC are cracking down on tax avoidance. APNs can be issued to individuals and businesses that have used a tax avoidance scheme, and are in dispute with HMRC over whether the tax avoidance scheme works, and so whether they owe HMRC tax. These notices will ask for this tax to be paid upfront within 90 days!
What are we seeing with our clients who have used tax avoidance schemes?
Our clients, that have used tax avoidance schemes (for example, Sanzar Solutions Isle of Man Partnership; DOTAS reference: 90269264) are starting to receive warning letters from HMRC. These are two page letters with HMRC Factsheet CC/FS24 attached which gives further information.
What can you expect if you have received a warning letter from HMRC?
You can expect to receive the Accelerated Payment Notice within 1 to 8 weeks of the warning letter. If you receive an APN, you must make payment within 90 days. If you don't pay you could get penalties of up to 15% of the tax due.
How can I avoid penalties?
It may be possible to avoid these penalties by acting quickly, which includes making representations (if applicable) and arranging a payment scheme.
What happens if I ignore the APN?
If you ignore an enquiry; discovery assessment; Follower Notice; APN; or do not find out about the Settlement Opportunity before 30 June 2015, you could risk getting a bad outcome to your case, which may include substantial penalties.


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Hard Girls releasing 'Floating Now' this week (stream it in full)
Hard Girls — whose members also play in Jeff Rosenstock's band, Dan Andriano's band, Operation Ivy singer Jesse Michaels' band Classics of Love, and more — are following 2014's A Thousand Surfaces with their third album, Floating Now, this Friday (10/6) via Asian Man (pre-order). It was engineered by Jack Shirley (who's also recorded Jeff Rosenstock, Joyce Manor, Deafheaven, and more), and it's a new 12-song dose of their driving, melodic indie-punk. Fans of anything from Superchunk's sugary side to Dillinger Four's more aggressive stuff will likely find something to dig here. A full stream premieres below.
Tour dates (mostly West Coast) are also listed below.
Hard Girls — 2017 Tour Dates
Oct 14 CA San Jose, CA
Oct 15 The Honey Hive San Francisco, CA
Oct 16 The Press Club Sacramento, CA
Oct 17 The Naked Lounge Chico, CA
Oct 20 Atlas Coffee Santa Rosa, CA
Oct 21 1234 Go! Oakland, CA
Oct 22 Sub Rosa Santa Cruz, CA
Oct 23 KFJC Los Altos Hills, CA
Oct 24 Tokyo Garden Fresno, CA
Oct 25 Jerry's Pizza Bakersfield, CA
Oct 27 Acerogami Pomona, CA
Oct 28 KXLU Los Angeles, CA
Oct 29 Recess Records Op San Pedro, CA
Oct 30 Carla's Bakery Moorpark, CA
Oct 31 Tower Bar San Diego, CA
Nov 01 Mod Bar Tijuana, Mexico
Nov 04 Empty Bottle Chicago, IL


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Scripps Hospitals, Department of Psychiatry, San Diego, California - 2002-Present
I am on staff at four Scripps Hospitals throughout San Diego County (Encinitas, La Jolla, Mercy, and Chula Vista) providing consultation and liaison services including psychological and diagnostic evaluations with patients in the emergency departments, medical floors, and intensive care units. I frequently consult a variety of healthcare professionals including physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and social workers regarding psychological, psychiatric, and therapeutic interventions and dispositions. I also collaborate with other hospitals, clinics, drug & alcohol programs, county mental health facilities, and police departments surrounding patient care. Thus, I am intimately familiar with a variety of treatment options and resources throughout San Diego County, working closely with patients and their families facilitating a wide range of treatment options.
Private Practice, Encinitas, California - 2001-Present
I also maintain a clinical and consulting psychology practice providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Please refer to the services section for futrher details on my psychotherapy and consulting practice.
Finally, I have a long martial arts background including practicing and teaching Shaolin Chi Kung (which simultaneously yet effortlessly incorporates Zen training, please see section on Zen for further details). I am not currently teaching martial arts or Kung Fu, nor will actual Chi Kung forms necessarily be part of most of psychotherapy, but learning and practicing mindfulness (Zen) skills such as loving kindness towards oneself and others, smiling from your heart, thankfulness, forgiveness, humility, tolerating discomfort, not battling with yourself over believing you should be somewhere or something different, presence, guilt-free pleasure...just to name a few, are foundational and instrumental in one's overall health. Hence, will be woven into most encounters. Don't worry, you won't even know it's happening :)
University of California, San Diego (UCSD) - Concierge Medicine
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Center on Aging, San Francisco, California
Kaiser Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry, San Rafael, California
Existential-Humanistic Institute (EHI), San Francisco, California
California Psychology Internship Council (CAPIC), Berkeley, California
Comprehensive Child Crisis Service, San Francisco, California
Haight Ashbury Psychological Services (HAPS), San Francisco, California
College Hospital, Costa Mesa, California
CPC Hospitals, Santa Ana & Laguna Hills, California
Pepperdine University Clinic, Orange County Campus, California
Pilgrimage Family Therapy Center, Laguna Hills, California
Orange County Youth and Family Services, Orange County, California
Harbor View Adolescent Center, Long Beach, California
Doctor of Psychology, 2002
Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology, 1995
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 1992
I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) in 1992. During my undergraduate years, I furthered my interests in psychology, philosophy, and martial arts, beginning my initial clumsy attempts integrating East-West perspectives on life and healthcare.
I then pursued my graduate education and training in the clinical psychology graduate program at Pepperdine University, which is considered a leading school in conventional psychology. Upon earning my Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, I opted to transfer my education and further pursue my doctoral training at the School of Professional Psychology Program at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) in San Francisco, which is considered a pioneer for East-West Psychology. Both Pepperdine and CIIS are accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). During both graduate programs and clinical training, I've totaled over 8,000 supervised hours and consider myself humbled to receive such an extensive and varied training experience shaping my current understanding that no one culture has a monopoly on the truth.
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Black Belt in Shaolin Chuan Fa, also known as Kempo.
Certified by Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit, of Malaysia, to teach Shaolin Kung Fu, Chi Kung, and Zen.
Time with family; martial arts (specifically Shaolin Kung Fu, Chi Kung and Zen); surfing, snowboarding, tennis, golf, hiking, camping, and mountain biking; reading and writing non-fiction; playing guitar; and tinkering with technology.


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An Insider's Guide to the Million Dollar Highway
The Million Dollar Highway, a two-lane blacktop between Durango and Ouray, is part of the 236-mile-long San Juan Skyway that squiggles through the rugged San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado. The skyway, a designated All-American Byway, is one of the state's must-do scenic drives with mile after mile of eye-popping scenery. Its twisting Million Dollar Highway section is filled with hairpin turns, exposed sections without guardrails, and some of Colorado's most spectacular views as it spirals over Coal Bank Summit, Molas Pass, and Red Mountain Pass.
The 26 highway miles between Silverton and Ouray follow an old toll road built between 1880 and 1884 by transportation magnate Otto Mears, nicknamed "Pathfinder of the San Juans," to connect the Ouray and Silverton mining districts. The narrow track operated as a freight and stage line until Mears completed a railway from Silverton to the rich mines on Red Mountain Pass a few years later. The Million Dollar Highway, traversing Mears' wagon route, was completed in 1924.
Why is it called the Million Dollar Highway? That's the burning question everyone asks, but there is no right answer. Some say that gold-bearing gravel worth a million dollars was used to pave the road in the mid-twentieth century; others argue that it cost a million dollars a mile to build; and Ouray locals joke that you couldn't pay them a million silver dollars to drive the treacherous highway in winter. Whatever the answer, the truth is that the mountain views from the highway are worth a million bucks.
The 70-mile stretch of highway between Durango and Ouray is the quintessential Colorado road trip that leaves flatlanders white-knuckled as they negotiate tight turns and hug the inside lanes when the highway edges above sheer cliffs. It's a day trip best done after the snow has melted or in September when golden aspens shimmer on mountainsides. Besides steering wheel recreation, the Million Dollar Highway offers lots to do and see. You can explore three Victorian-age mining towns, ride a narrow gauge railroad, trek up 14,157-foot Mount Sneffels, soak in hot springs, hike miles of trails, and ride a jeep over America's highest backroads.
Begin your million-dollar adventure in Durango, the southern gateway to the San Juans. Durango, an old railroad town, began in 1880 as a supply center for miners. The compact town, straddling the Animas River, is still a railroad hub with the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad steaming north for 45 miles to Silverton. The rail ride through the rocky Animas River Gorge is a bucket-list trip that bankrupts the English language. Durango is also one of Colorado's best outdoor towns, with mountain bike trails, fly-fishing streams, rock for climbing, kayaking and rafting, and hiking trails.
The drive, following U.S. 550 and the San Juan Skyway, heads north up the Animas Valley. Trimble Hot Springs makes a relaxing stop with two therapy pools and an Olympic-sized pool heated to 82 degrees. After entering San Juan National Forest, the road climbs past Haviland Lake and its 45-site campground to Purgatory Resort. The family-friendly ski area offers five terrain parks, 1,360 skiable acres, and an average of 260 inches of Colorado powder.
Coal Bank Summit, a 10,640-foot pass, offers views of glaciated Twilight Peak in the West Needle Mountains. The highway then winds up a shallow valley to 10,910-foot Molas Pass and one of those breathtaking million-dollar views. Pull off at an overlook to see sharp peaks spiking the horizon in every direction, with the rugged Needle and Grenadier Mountains looming to the east. Molas Lake, tucked in a hollow below, offers camping, fishing, and hiking. The highway descends steeply for five miles from the pass to Silverton. Use your gears to slow down and don't ride the brakes.
Silverton, tucked in a broad valley ringed by 13,000-foot peaks, is an isolated town, sometimes cut off from the outside world for days during the cruel winter months. It flourished as an 1870s mining camp that boasted 30 mills, two smelters, 37 saloons, and many opium dens, card houses, and brothels like the Shady Lady on Blair Street. Now the town wears its colorful history well. Silverton looks like a movie set when you walk down Greene Street, the main drag, with false-fronted buildings, a 1903 brick jail, perky miner's cabins, colorful Victorian homes, and a gold-domed courthouse. After exploring the town, go hiking and backpacking in the 499,771-acre Weminuche Wilderness Area, take a jeep tour up Cinnamon Pass, or climb at The Stripe and Trainrobber Wall.
The next section of the Million Dollar Highway follows the old Silverton Railway's right-of-way, edging above drop-offs and passing shuttered mines. Five miles up the South Fork of Mineral Creek is South Mineral Campground and the trailhead for Ice Lake Basin, an above-timberline cirque lined with jagged mountains like Vermillion Peak and Pilot Knob. Waterfalls and wildflowers fill the basin in July and August. Another turnoff leads to the Ophir Pass Road, a reasonable four-wheel-drive track over 11,750-foot Ophir Pass.
The blacktop climbs past the ghost town of Chattanooga, destroyed by fires and avalanches in the 1890s, and reaches a left turn onto the infamous Black Bear Road, one of Colorado's most feared 4x4 tracks. A sign warns: You don't have to be Crazy to Drive this Road—But It Helps. The perilous 12-mile jeep trail crosses 12,480-foot Black Bear Pass, then descends to Telluride on a rocky one-way section.
Past the turnoff, the road crosses 11,018-foot Red Mountain Pass in a narrow valley filled with willows and beaver ponds. Pullouts along the highway make good photo stops. Nearby are the wooden ruins of the old Longfellow Mine. The Million Dollar Highway begins twisting down a maze of switchbacks, passing mountainsides pockmarked with abandoned mines like the Mountain King, All American Girl, and Cora Belle, weathered headframes, and ore dumps. Miners dug millions of dollars in silver and gold from the cherry-tinted slopes of Red Mountain. One of the biggest producers was the famed Idarado Mine which bore west through the mountains to Telluride. Pull off the highway to look at the historic mine, but don't trespass on private mining claims. Farther down, the highway enters Ironton Park, a flat valley floor with a sparkling creek. It's the best place for shimmering autumn colors on the drive, with towering slopes splashed with orange and yellow quaking aspens in late September.
The narrow highway drops through Uncompahgre Gorge, an abrupt canyon carved by the Uncompahgre River. Uncompahgre, meaning "hot water springs," is the word the Ute tribe used to describe the area. Travel down the atmospheric gorge slowly as the highway, without guardrails, edges across precipitous slopes hundreds of feet above the raging river. Avalanche chutes close the highway in winter, including the deadly Riverside Slide, an avalanche path now topped with a snowshed. One of the last stops is a scenic overlook above Bear Creek Falls, which plunges 227 feet to the river below.
The highway switchbacks down to Ouray, a picturesque town dominated by mountains, and the northern end of the Million Dollar Highway. Ouray, named for a Ute chief, thrives as a real mountain town with one main street, no traffic lights, three waterfalls, four hot springs, and the famous Ouray Ice Park with hundreds of ice climbing routes. Check out Box Canyon Falls, camp at Amphitheater Campground, take a jeep tour over Imogene Pass to Telluride, and then soak in the 104-degree water at Ouray Hot Springs.
Originally written by RootsRated for Durango Area Tourism Office.
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1. Beverley Klatt 11 Sep, 2017
I traveled the Million Dollar Highway soon after it was constructed, once in a blizzard, once in a blinding rain. Vivid childhood memories.
2. Pamela Humble 18 Sep, 2017
This was a most memorable trip for me! Beautiful scenery. Gods handiwork Is amazing! Love Colorado!
3. Rena Moerman 20 Sep, 2017
Traveled when a child from Farmington NM to Grand Junction. Always loved the drive.
4. vera schmidt 23 Sep, 2017
It's my favorite drive. I did it also last March on my 80th birthday with my son and Jodi I was so happy when it snowed, since I live in FL.
My son lives in Durango and we take that drive every time I visit. Love it the hot tubs too.
5. Ted VanDdenBerg 25 Sep, 2017
I traveled over the beautiful passes and back roads for more then 50 years and I have many hundreds of pictures I've taken in the summer fall and winter. I had a home and family in Montrose and business in Durango
6. Tracie Thor 27 Sep, 2017
Did it and loved every minute. I have so many beautiful photos to show of my adventure! Not to miss
7. Rick Paterno 29 Sep, 2017
This is one of the most spectacular rides in the US. I rode this back in June on a motorcycle with my buddies. Breathtaking!! awe inspiring !!
I've ridden many beautiful roads around the country during my many years of riding…this was a very special ride. Not for the faint of heart on a bike…do yourself a favor and see it for yourself!
8. Greg Bishop 3 Oct, 2017
When our vehicle broke down, I rode the Million Dollar Highway from Red Mountain Pass to Ouray on a 10-speed bike to find help 25 years ago. What an experience in feeling insignificant in the universe.
9. Charlie Jarrel 5 Oct, 2017
I own a house in Ouray about 3 miles north of the second picture. This is a wonderful part of the world.
10. Thomas Campbell 10 Oct, 2017
1992 August I drove my 1990 4wd syncro westfailia camper over Black bear pass , with Teluride in view in low gear standing on brake pedal slipping from one bolder to the next out of control door open if I needed to jump , but I made it to Teluride safe. Wow what a memory!!!
11. Barry Behrens-Nagle 15 Oct, 2017
Summer 2016 - Did the Durango-Silverton RR first. Good fun. Then drove Durango through Grand Junction and on into Utah in our motorhome. Great trip! Beautiful country! Will return…
12. Jeff Matern 5 Dec, 2017
I lived in Steamboat Springs for 7 years in the 70's and always thought Rabbit Ears pass was beautiful, after driving the million dollar highway two weeks ago, it is definitely #1 senic drive in my book. Hopefully I will be back from Minneapolis soon to do it again.
13. Garry H. 31 Aug, 2018
I drove this highway a few years with my wife, daughter and grandkids. My grandson and I really enjoyed it including the places to pull off for fantastic views. But my wife and daughter were very nervous. They ask me to find a another direction to leave Durango and drive to Denver, which I reluctantly did. What a wonderful view of God's beauty. I hope to drive it again soon.
14. Linda Wientjes 6 Sep, 2018
I hope I get to see a lot the Million Dollar Highway.


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Luther and the Psalms: His Thunder
In critical periods of the church, certain books of the Bible have played a pivotal role in shaping the spiritual direction of those history-altering eras. These key biblical books have been used by God to launch reformations and spark revivals. They have strategically defined epochs and birthed movements in the church. One such book is the New Testament epistle of Romans. Another is Israel's ancient hymn book, the Old Testament book of Psalms. These two monumental books of Scripture — Romans and Psalms — uniquely came together in the life of one pivotal figure in church history. Such a man was Martin Luther.
It was these two strategic books — Psalms and Romans — that Luther was predominantly studying and teaching in the years preceding his posting of the Ninety-five Theses. It was these two books of Scripture that radically affected Luther and changed the course of human history. While Romans would principally formulate his doctrine, it was the Psalms that dramatically emboldened him to proclaim God's message to the world. In other words, Romans gave Luther his theology, but it was the Psalms that gave him his thunder. The Psalms gave Luther a towering view of God, so much so that in preaching the gospel, he was ready to fight the devil himself. In so doing, these two biblical books laid the scriptural foundation for the Protestant Reformation.
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A rotating handlebar stem that can be mounted to a standard bicycle to equip riders with space saving capabilities.
A rotating handlebar stem that can be mounted to a standard bicycle to equip riders with space saving capabilities.
Facilitate easy stow of a bicycle by upgrading to a new Zenstem assembly. The rotating handlebar stem that can be mounted to a standard bicycle front fork assembly that equips riders with space saving capabilities for their bike storage needs. The stem is provided with a mechanism for rotating the bicycle handlebar in 30 degree increments from a horizontal to vertical position and even 360 degrees. The user may actuate the fitted quick release (QR) stem clamp to pivot and lock the handlebars in either the riding or stowing positions. Perfect for the bicycle enthusiast or space saving devotee.
In a hunt for a stow-able handle bar product we found that it wasn't readily available as we hoped. With money in our hand and looking to purchase such an item we ended up being turned away because the product wasn't being produced or we failed to get a response after our acknowledgment of our interest. We decided to design our own stow-able handlebar product. After a few prototypes, feedback from bike shops and potential future customers the Zenstem is born. We believe that bike ownership isn't only about time spent on the bike, the ride or performance. It is also about making bike ownership more enjoyable when we are off the bike and making it easier people to own a bike under limited space.
We believe the tactile feedback of a mechanism is very important part of building products. The pivoting action of the stem feels sturdy and snaps into riding or stowing positions with certainty. The rider can feel the rigidity of clamping down and locking down the stem in position.
Our intention is to create a quality product which was achieved using precision CNC machining and 6061 T6 anodized aluminum. It can be installed the same was as with any other standard bike stem using an M5 socket key over a 1.125" diameter fork steerer and fitting a standard 1.25" diameter handlebar mount. The finished product weighs under 1lb.
Why have a hinge? We thought the most obvious function of its design was to have the pivoting action along the axis of the stem. Even though a hinge can designed in a safe manner not having one eliminates any thought of compromise that may happen to such a mechanism. No hinge, no buttons, no problem.
Along with physical testing of the Zenstem on our favorite mountain trails. We used the latest Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulation techniques to make sure we created a device that is not only safe but sturdy and robust.
- Actuate the QR clamp
- Lift the stem
- Turn to desired angle
- Release, it will automatically snap into position
- Close the QR Clamp
- Enjoy!
The Zenstem is more than just a bike stem. Looking very much like a bike stem that can be found on a standard mountain bike which we know and love packed with an intuitive yet simple mechanism, all without sacrificing safety and functionality.
For some, the thought of being able stow a handle bar might have not crossed our minds. For Zenstem owners, forgetting to be cautious when opening the car door inside the garage or forgetting the need to dodge handlebars inside an apartment has never felt better. Reduce the abuse of your bike when strangers knock your handlebars as they pass by. Reduce the fight of entanglement at the populated bike racks. Also great for those commuters who take their bikes on public transit. A useful addition for bike tour operators, who must transport many bicycles in a vehicle to and from the tour site. Once you own a Zenstem you can't live without one.
We hope that our Zenstem owners are conscious about preserving the use and functionality of our stems. We anticipate the high quality machining and materials will last a very long time. We encourage bike owners who trade in their bikes or get a new bike to refit and reuse the Zenstem.
We are an engineering and design team with 35+ combined years of experience who have worked with hundreds of clients in our engineering consulting business. We have developed various intricate products with complex mechanical linkages for the industrial industry. We are very familiar with working with metals including machining, manufacturing processes and strength of materials. We've developed so much for our clients over the years, we thought it was about time we developed something of our own. This is why we need your help to launch this product and eventually bring the Zenstem to a commercial wide available item.
Besides the fact that we're good guys, and we endeavor to provide backers with a product that they will truly love and use, that will enhance their life. We want to give our customers a product that will give them a peace of mind in their riding experience and that can be done by at least making the bike more portable. We're not aiming to change the dynamics of the bike. It will ride the way it rides with both this stem or any other stem but it will enable the rider to store that bike in a lot more places then they would normally be able to. It's a product that we've designed with the consumer market in mind. It's a fun and practical product that we think will enhance the biking experience of just about any rider.
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Rwanda is a country of opportunity. According to The World Bank, Rwanda is the second easiest country in Africa to run a business.[1] Registering your business at the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) can take a matter of minutes.
However, being a foreigner starting a business in Rwanda can be a challenge. Being a foreigner with no business background can be an even bigger challenge.
When Co-Founder and Co-Director, Julie Greene, and I registered The Women's Bakery as a business in Rwanda in August 2015, we had no idea what a wild ride was in store for us.
Since then, we have had to learn the ins and outs of many regulatory bodies including the Rwanda Development Board, Rwanda Revenue Authority, Rwanda Social Security Board, Rwanda Standards Board, Immigration, and the list goes on.
The simple, most important lesson I have learned in Rwanda is that our days are filled with barriers, but almost every barrier also has a solution. Every day, multiple times a day, we need to craft solutions to meet the challenges, regulations, and broken systems that we face.
Let me give you an example.
When we first started filing taxes for our full-time employees we couldn't physically upload the excel template to the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) online portal (which was required to process taxes). I waited 45 minutes for an RRA staff member to help me every day for a week straight. After countless hours talking to a variety of staff members, one was finally able to help me find the root of the problem. This was that the excel file was only formatted for PC computers and not for Macs. As a result, one of the columns in the excel was using the incorrect date format causing the whole document to throw an error when trying to upload it.
We have learned so many lessons in the past two and a half years and we look forward to collaboratively using our problem-solving skills to tackle the million more challenges headed in our direction in the years to come.
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Lily Collins has nabbed the coveted role of Snow White in one of Hollywood's remaking of the classic tale. We can't wait to see what the costumes look like for this fashionable fairy tale. (DHD)
April is distracted driving awareness month in SoCal, so put that phone down and keep your eyes on the road. (LAist)
What is the city of West Hollywood naming after legendary AIDS activist, Elizabeth Taylor? (LAWeekly)
Still dying to know who's making Kate Middleton's wedding dress? Us, too, but until then, meet the wedding party, including all the bridesmaids and flower girls. (E)


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100g soft, mild, creamy goat's cheese
100g hulled strawberries
1 ½ tablespoons of Balsamic Pearls
Toast the bread either in the toaster for larger slices or under the grill for the smaller pieces until lightly golden.
Spread generously with goat's cheese and top with strawberries. Spoon over the balsamic pearls and drizzle over some of the balsamic vinegar from the jar. Serve straight away.


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Fifty four people from 5 continents came together to share their experiences of the 16Guidelines and to deepen, renew, and explore the wisdom of these teachings.Read More
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We are delighted to inform you that Education Universelle France (EUF) is in the initial stages of organising an International 16 Guidelines Retreat Gathering.Read More
This summer our new programme The a.r.t. of Fulfilment began rolling out across the world. We hear from participant Denise Flora and French translator Brigitte Lucas about their experiences with this new course.Read More
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- The only shoes allowed are dark coloured, flat soled leather shoes.
- Trainers/ runners or canvas shoes are unacceptable as part of the uniform.
- At present there is no specified school jacket or PE uniform (PE teachers will advise on suitable PE clothes when classes begin)
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British Heart Foundation
Three major UK charities have today declared their disappointment at the Government's failure to back a Private Members' Bill to ensure all young people are given the opportunity to learn first aid in secondary schools, despite mass public support.
More than 14,000 people have written to their local MP over the past two months, urging them to support the Every Child a Lifesaver campaign, led by British Heart Foundation (BHF), British Red Cross (BRC) and St John Ambulance (SJA) in support of MP Teresa Pearce's Bill.
However, despite swathes of public support and backing from key bodies such as the PTA UK and the Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) the Bill, which went to its first vote in Parliament recently, was talked out by Government backbenchers, meaning it has little chance of becoming law. Approximately 40 MPs turned up to allow the Bill to pass through to the next parliamentary stage.
The charities say that the majority of MPs spoke in favour of the Bill during the debate and the Minister for Childcare and Education, Sam Gyimah's comments did positively acknowledge the importance of emergency first aid skills in helping to save lives. However the Government ultimately showed a lack of willingness to mandate training in all secondary schools.
Teresa Pearce, MP for Erith and Thamesmead who is leading the Bill, said: "The Ministers comments about an 'over prescribed school curriculum' were largely irrelevant…If the Government had taken the time to read the Bill properly they would have seen that this is not what was proposed. We appreciate the increasing pressures put on teachers and want to ensure schools have total flexibility over when and how they teach first aid – whether that be in PSHE or physical education."
"The most crucial thing is that all children have access to learn these vital skills so that no child leaves school without the knowledge or confidence of how to save a life," Ms Pearce added.
Mike Hobday, Director of Policy at the BHF, said: "Every year there are 30,000 out of hospital cardiac arrests in the UK and currently less than one in ten people survive. In countries where cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is taught in schools, survival rates are up to three times as high…These figures speak for themselves and if we are to improve this country's frankly embarrassing survival rates we need to ensure that every child is equipped with these essential skills at secondary school."
Mike Adamson, Chief Executive of the British Red Cross, said; "We are disappointed by the result today, but will continue to work with the Government and schools across the country on the issue…It is vital that young people have the skills and confidence to know what to do in a medical emergency, and ultimately save lives. First aid can be easily integrated into the curriculum and we have a variety of resources to enable teachers to do so."
Sue Killen, CEO of St John Ambulance, said; "We're frustrated at today's result as we believe that the opportunity to learn first aid shouldn't be left up to chance. We will continue to campaign for first aid in schools as parents, teachers and young people all want it. We can promise the thousands of people who made their feelings known that this issue hasn't gone away."
Published on: November 24, 2015
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Giving Thanks, Giving Back/
Thanksgiving is around the corner and for many of us that means loved ones, laughter, and plenty of delicious food. Unfortunately, for many of our neighbors, Thanksgiving can be a time full of stress and fear. According to a recent study, 1.2 million New Jersey households are struggling to meet their basic needs. In other words, more than one third of our neighbors have trouble affording essentials like food, housing, and healthcare. As you can imagine, during the holiday season, it only gets more challenging for families living on a tight budget. Many of our neighbors are forced to make hard decisions to make ends meet, and that can often impact their health and well-being.
Fortunately, our neighbors don't need to face their struggles alone. CUMAC's food pantry provides groceries to more than 2,500 low-income and food insecure individuals per month. Our daily distribution of produce and fresh items reach an additional 4,000 people monthly, which means we're helping keep our neighbors hunger-free and healthy. With the holidays fast approaching, we expect to serve even more clients in the weeks ahead.
As you reflect on your blessings this season, we ask you to please remember those who may be less fortunate. Our team will be working hard to ensure that everyone who walks through our doors this month gets the support they need and we hope you'll join us. What better way to show your gratitude this season than through an act of kindness? Consider giving back this month by making a donation, volunteering your time, or holding a food drive. Together we can ensure that every family in our community has a Thanksgiving to remember!
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A developer wants to create a traditional neighborhood-style development at Route 113 and Telegraph Road in Hilltown.
The development, a mix of homes and retail, is near tiny Silverdale and in walking distance to several existing businesses.
�This is like Hilltown�s Main Street that it would be built on,� said Rob Gundlach, attorney for developer Telegraph Investment Co. �It�s kind of like the expansion of the village in a more orderly fashion.�
The concept plan for the roughly 20 acres includes 30 single-family homes, 14 twins, 18 live/work units and a 15,900-square-foot retail center, according to Hilltown manager Rick Schnaedter.
In order to build what the developer has dubbed �Fonthill Court,� Hilltown would have to rezone the land from rural residential to village center, a designation that allows the �traditional neighborhood development� concept.
Hilltown passed an ordinance allowing this type of development back in 2009. The traditional neighborhood is meant to encourage a pedestrian-oriented community that is more compact, integrated and sustainable. Such developments must be at least 15 acres.
Since the ordinance�s passage, however, the township has not approved any traditional neighborhood developments.
Gundlach said his client believes that none of the land currently zoned for village center would allow for this type of development, since most of it is already built out.
�There are no big vacant tracts that have village center zoning,� Gundlach said.
The land off Route 113 is a perfect candidate for rezoning to village center, he said. It already has access to public water and sewer and is close to other businesses. It�s also near a farmers market.
Two nearby businesses � Hawkeye�s Restaurant and the Hickory Stick, an ice cream parlor that recently opened in an old one-room schoolhouse � have signed a petition in support of the zoning change, Gundlach said. Both existing businesses would benefit, since the development would allow them to tie into public water and sewer, he said.
Supervisor Barb Salvadore said she has heard from some neighbors who oppose the proposed zoning change.
�If you look at it right now, it�s an old house with fields around it,� she said. �That�s what they�re used to.�
However, she is waiting to finalize her opinion until she hears from all concerned parties at a public hearing scheduled for Sept. 18.
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LONDON (CBS.MW) -- Merrill Lynch downgraded U.K. copper miner Antofagasta ANTO, -1.30% to sell from neutral, citing its belief that copper prices will slump next year. "This combined with an OECD lead indicator that is poised to turn negative makes us cautious on leveraged pure-plays like Anto," Merrill said. The broker also noted that it had previously identified Antofagasta as a candidate for declaring a special dividend this year.
Merrill cuts U.K. copper Antofagasta to sell
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Poster and product design would be one of the original reasons that led me on the path through radio and music. When I first moved to Chicago I had to find a way to make money, so I went straight to my design skills and started creating posters for local bands and shows. It wasn't long after that I got involved with music marketing by becoming a marketing ambassador for Machine Shop Marketing.
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As Senior Creative at KSM part of my tasks were print and production. I also created templates to send out for new business as well as assisting with client creative needs in promotions and broadcast.
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As a veganic gardener, your options for fertilizing the soil are different to those of an organic farmer, who uses just about everything under the sun as long as it is not chemical. I don't use any blood and bone, any fish or animal guts or anything like that. Compost is very good if you're […] Read more
Many of our visitors are vegans who want to learn how to grow their own food without the use of animal products. At both of our visitor center locations (Hawaii and New Zealand) our demonstration gardens show the principles of veganic growing in action. It's always a joy to give people the opportunity to reconnect with where the food we eat comes from, especially since the […] Read more
A little while ago, we had the opportunity to host a food preparation workshop tailored to a cancer patient seeking help to turn her diagnosis around…
"Conscious Decadence: Exquisite Treats for Grown-Up Palates" Need a special holiday gift for family or friends? Look no further! Allison's Gourmet is a consciously vegan company, offering organic, vegan and fair-trade sweets of every kind. Baked goods, artisan chocolate truffles, fudge, caramels, toffee, brittle, peanut butter cups, peppermint crème patties, and more; available on their own, […] Read more
What do "humanely-raised", "free-range", "grass-fed", "organic" or "cruelty-free" animal products really mean for the environment?
If you're new to veganic gardening and searching for alternatives to blood, bone and other so-called "organic" fertilizers, then this list of eco-friendly soil amendments will strengthen and support your green thumb.
The vegan ideal represents nothing less than the next evolutionary step for humankind. This quantum leap may seem far-fetched from the position we are in today, but it is within this very change that we will ultimately find our hope for the world of tomorrow.
Nowadays, most stores have a "health food" or "organic" section, but thinking you can simply pick up the first chocolate bar marked "fair-trade," and walk away with a clean conscience, isn't the case.
While I enjoy the quiet reflective time that winter brings, I can't help but dream of spring. Here is a collection of spring/summer photographs from our veganic garden along with simple tips to help you plan out your spring, summer or fall veggie patch.
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text: Share: Comments Print October 9, 2009 at 11:00 AM Heading to the Sounders FC practice game Posted by Jose Romero I will make sure to check on Osvaldo Alonso's status. I presume he is back with the team but I will have an update and as always, some kind of recap and photos and/or videos. How about those Dodgers!? With those hands, Matt Holliday probably wouldn't be a good goalkeeper. And speaking of keepers, I wrote about Seattle's Terry Boss for today. He's a good guy who is really excited to have had this season to work with Kasey Keller and the coaching staff. Around the league, FC Dallas is still hot after another win. Toronto FC could be without three starters this weekend against San Jose. One is midfielder Carl Robinson. Look what happened to this poor bloke, the Toronto Star reports: Midfielder Carl Robinson underwent surgery to repair a fractured bone in his face Thursday after a collision in training Tuesday with a practice player in town in hopes of one day landing a job with the club. "It's a massive loss," coach Chris Cummins said of Robinson, who was expected to start Saturday's must-win game after coming back from an ankle injury. The team MVP in each of TFC's two years in Major League Soccer is gone for the rest of the season. The Akron Beacon Journal has a feature and a QnA with Sounders FC's Steve Zakuani. A sample from that: Q: How has Seattle coach Sigi Schmid made you a better player? A: I think my game is night and day compared to when I first came to Seattle as a rookie to train in January to now near the end of the season, I am a completely different player. He is one of the best coaches, if not the best coach in the league. I learn something new every day training with him. I know he likes the way I play and I like the way he coaches. He never lets me rest, he keeps challenging me, similar to what Caleb does. And the U.S. mens national team can clinch a berth in the 2010 World Cup with a win Saturday over Honduras in San Pedro Sula. USA Today reports that the Spanish feed of the game (over closed circuit) is selling to independent outlets better than the English feed. Comments


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If you are one of those people who ends the day with a sigh, an ever burgeoning to-do list, and a bewildering feeling that time has accelerated beyond your comprehension then this article is for you.
Time. Some argue that time is simply a construct of the civilized world and ultimately has no influence on your general health or well-being. On the other hand there are those who argue that time is indeed accelerating as our planetary orbit shifts alignment with the Cosmos.


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In 2009, ex-radio presenter and a specialist in radio broadcasting, Adrian Davids from Eersteriver in the Western Cape of South Africa, became the first blind student to obtain ICDL certification.
Adrian, who already has numerous qualifications to his name, including audio engineering, radio broadcasting and song writing, decided to embark on the ICDL programme when he heard that the Cape Town Society for the Blind (CTSB) was offering various courses; one of which one was ICDL.
Adrian completed all seven modules of ICDL within a 10-week period.
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Intramural Sports censorship goes too far
Your favorite comedy movie likely has references to drugs, alcohol or sexual innuendo.
Some of the most popular television shows (Breaking Bad, The League) also feature the above. Many top-40 songs reference all of the above.
However, your UCF intramural teams cannot reference those things.
Last year, I joined a football team that was named "Ballz Deep," which was deemed inappropriate. At the captain's meeting, a solid percentage of teams had to change their names because the staff decided the names weren't appropriate.
Why so sensitive?
The policy reads: "Intramural Sports will cancel team registration for any indecent, offensive or inappropriate team names.
Team names may not make any direct or indirect reference to drugs, alcohol, sexual innuendos or defamatory and derogatory terms. Appropriateness of the team name is at the discretion of Intramural Staff."
Last time I checked, college students are adults.
I understand that teams can't make racial slurs or offensive names — that's reserved for the NFL and its Washington franchise.
However, intramural sports not only provide a chance to socialize and exercise, but they also provide a chance to display creativity.
If it's acceptable in a PG-13 movie, shouldn't it be acceptable on a college campus where an overwhelming majority of students is able to legally watch R-rated movies?
Who doesn't enjoy a nice pun?
Perhaps I have an immature sense of humor. Perhaps I'm insensitive. Or, perhaps I am correct.
Part of the fun of intramural sports is trying to come up with a team name. If you can garner some laughs from your name, it should be applauded. A good team name is worth its weight in championship T-shirts.
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Swedish slots developer Quickspin is known for its high-end games library that often contains original gameplay features to keep you on the edge of your seat. It has won countless industry awards, and its website hints at a lack of modesty on that front with swathes of award logos bombarding the screen. As a consequence of its reliability, dozens of casino operators have turned to Quickspin to stack their slots shelves. Delve into its array of online hits with our free Quickspin slots selection and reviews below, or stick around to learn more about this prolific slots specialist.
In this Quickspin slots review, I'll be digging deep into the treasure trove of titillating titles, taking time to tell all about the history and relevance of the company in the online gambling industry as a whole, and divulging which are the best places to play Quickspin games.
The Top UK Quickspin Casinos
Counting the sheer number of Quickspin casinos is no easy task. Some of the biggest clients include Betsson, Casumo, BetVictor, LeoVegas, Dunder and Mr Green. If you have your eyes on playing more obscure slots games then you'll need to browse around a bit, but the biggest hits tend to be found in multiple Quickspin casinos. The company believes its unique craftsmanship is key to why it has been successful, and casinos have undoubtedly been wooed. It claims to have 30 concepts and six prototypes in the pipeline at all times, allied to an annual output of 12 games. As a result, casinos have plenty to choose from and, as long as the quality remains high, expect this trend to develop further.
Quickspin made its aim back in 2013 to grow into the UK market, and they managed to achieve that when they negotiated a multi-year agreement with Gala Interactive, which owns Gala Casino and Gala Bingo. Consequently, Quickspin software is available for them to use willy-nilly, and being involved with such titans of industry has only served to light the fuse on the company's quest for world domination.
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Considering the success this company has garnered, it is somewhat surprising that it has come via a relative paucity of total games. It has produced a mere 38 slots so far, but of these, persistent online punters might recognise a few names. Supernova, Big Bad Wolf and The Wild Chase are popular among slots fans, not just because they are found seemingly everywhere, but they also come with a multi-faceted approach to slots gameplay, incorporating respins, free spins and multipliers galore. Interesting and rewarding bonus rounds are in no short supply among Quickspin slots, and these are often punctuated by cool and crisp graphics and animations that entrench you deeper into richly-themed fun.
The company is ramping up its efforts increase its output, and at the time of writing it plans to release 12 new titles per year. The games it has released average around 95.5% to 97% in terms of the return-to-player rate, which nestles them somewhere close to the industry average, if not slightly higher. Another company moniker is 'we create the world's most awesome video slots', while the team working on them is apparently an assortment of 70 industry veterans who live and breathe slots. Whether its games go as far as to inspire awe is too subjective for a bold affirmation, and you'd need to make your own mind up there. However, to give credit where credit is due, there's a slickness and consistency to Quickspin games that makes them a very safe bet indeed.
What About Quickspin Jackpots and Features?
Sadly for mega jackpot hunters, the Quickspin slots selection doesn't hit the ball-busting progressive jackpot heights of certain other providers like Microgaming or IGT, but it makes up for this with a decent return to player rate and a bounty of special features. You'll find that the games with the biggest jackpots are also the ones you'll probably lose more money on, with RTP rates much lower than the average.
Northern Sky attempts to capture the beauty of the Nordic Aurora Borealis in this colourful and elegant slot game. The whole thing is so easy on the eye that it is also easy to pass the time with this one. Animations, true to Quickspin's reputation, are slick and smooth. Light up the sky with this jaw-dropping slot game.
Sakura – the Japanese word for cherry blossom – oozes from every inch of this beautiful online slot game. The enchanted world features golden dragons, sexy samurais and evil emperors. Think Kill Bill but with even less dialogue and you're halfway there to understanding the idea behind this one.
Based on ancient Egyptian mythology, this expanding reels slot game plays like no other. There are anywhere between 243 to 7,776 ways to win on Phoenix Sun, depending on how many of the hidden reels you have managed to uncover. Strap yourself in and set the reels ablaze!
Quickspin calls this its first 'volatile 10 line game', and there's a good reason for that. The extra reel, if you can call it that, runs around the edge of the regular game surface and can multiply wins and mix up the gameplay. It still has all the style and beauty of a Qucikspin slot too!
Regular features in Quickspin games include an autoplay feature, which varies from ten spins up to as high as 1,000, meaning you don't have to limit yourself to popping the kettle on while your automated spin extravaganza continues in the other room. Whack on the barbeque or get some kip, why don't you? There isn't a filter system to stop spinning upon activating certain game features including some big wins, but the autospins shut down when a feature is hit. Your Quickspin slots experience, on any of its games, is embellished by a Fast Play mode, that ensures you can spin those reels at epileptic fit-inducing speeds.
How Does This Provider Perform on Mobile?
Thirty-two Quickspin games are available on mobile devices. Having won the coveted EGR B2B Innovation in Mobile award in 2017, it's clear that the company is looking towards the future. Any gaming software provider with a shred of common sense nowadays is designing its games with mobile in mind, but clearly, Quickspin is doing it better than most. All games are updated to work with Flash or HTML5, meaning you can play on desktop or on Android, iOS and Windows operating systems. Though we are talking about mobile-compatible versions of slot games, no quality is compromised with Quickspin's mobile products, and on smaller screens, it's possible to say the games look even crisper. Touchscreen functionality is not a big problem when it comes to these slots, and this issue is nevertheless handled with aplomb.
Company Information and History
Software behemoth Playtech acquired Quickspin AB in May 2016, and the first payment of €24 million covered 100% of the shares on a cash-free, debt-free basis, while another €26 million is being paid out on an earn-out basis depending on the company's performance. As a relatively new company trying to challenge the bigger rivals in the industry, the influence and association with Playtech has undoubtedly helped the company grow in stature at a rapid pace. The company has got headquarters in Stockholm and an office in the gaming hub of Malta. With its game-making prowess combined with a steel-solid dedication to customer service and plenty of open channels to get in touch, it's no wonder that Quickspin has been able to climb up the online slot ladder so quickly.
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- ManufacturerQuickSpin
- Software DeveloperQuickspin
- LocatedStockholm, Sweden
- Founded2013
- CEODaniel Lindberg
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- TelephoneN/A
- Employees70
Quickspin says itself that it has "a burning passion for gaming and a love for gambling", which makes it highly convenient that this company didn't turn out to be a laundrette or a post office. The big boys in the industry are aware of Quickspin creeping up and becoming a serious player in the world of slots – especially as regards this developer's penchant for gamified slots and innovative features. With a steady roster of yearly new game releases, this is definitely a developer to watch!


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Our mission is simple. Love. What we have to give, we give away. Beads 4 Beats, born in 2010, aims to support children and families facing terminal and chronic illnesses. We began this journey by selling beads (bracelets) to raise money to support the lives (heartbeats) of our children.
The Power of Community
What we can't do alone, we can do together. We are children, and mothers, and fathers, and siblings. What wouldn't we do for our loved ones? We want to submerge our community in encouragement and support as they fight for their little ones' health.
The community has truly enabled us to do more than we've imagined. From Sophia to Liam, we've supported over ten children and families. We've sat with you in restaurants, sung our hearts out at our benefit concert, written letters to our sweet children, and we've run our heart rates all the way up at our annual EnduRUNce 5k. There is no feeling better than knowing that someone's got your back and that you're supported. That's how our community makes us feel and that's how we aspire to make our families feel. We are grateful that you eat with us at BJ's and Chipotle and at all the amazing restaurants we've hosted fundraisers at. We're overjoyed that you show up to our fundraisers throughout the community and that you donate throughout the year. We're appreciative of every dollar you give that helps us to provide for our sweet kids. It is your support, your registration at our 5k event, your heart and desire to help that makes us feel covered. Because of you, we're able to have the backs of our families!