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I just heard this phrase for the first time a few weeks ago. Apparently there are so many of us out there dealing with the squeeze of small children and aging parents that we've acquired a special nickname.
According to the Pew Research Center, we are middle-aged folks with a parent over 65 and a minor child. I personally have a 77-year-old father with significant health issues on one side, and a three-year-old plus five-month-old twins on the other side. In sandwich terms, it seems analogous to one of those gigantic three-layer burgers, with bacon and cheese.
The bottom layers would be my parents, my foundation. They made me and they continue to hold me up. The top layers would be my kiddos. They complete me and also smoother me at times. By any standards, it's a helluva sandwich to live in and I have definitely found myself struggling lately.
Having an aging and/or ill parent is both scary and sad. I've spent nearly my entire life worrying that something bad might happen to my father, who I love like crazy. Now, something bad has and will continue to happen for the rest of his life. He may have many good days, months, even years ahead of him, but he will always be sick and I will always feel my heart skip a beat when my younger brother calls unexpectedly. In fact, my brother and I have taken to opening all of our phone conversations with "Dad's okay . . .," because we know that we are both living in a state of constant worry.
And there is sadness along with the fear because I don't want to not be my daddy's little girl anymore (double negative there, sorry). I know I'm no longer little but being with him, or even just thinking about him, means I get to be a daughter, not a wife or a mother, if only for a few minutes. It's a role that I relish and it brings me to tears to think of losing that piece of my identity; that I will only be my daddy's girl in the past tense.
At the same time, I feel as though I can't give my father the full attention and love he deserves right now because I need to be fully present to care for my children. I am the mom, and a wife, and I have to be there for my family. My children are too young to understand what is happening or recognize my need to care for my father and myself. They just know that they need me to be there for them, constantly and consistently.
I was able to get away for a few days earlier this month to visit my dad, but even then, I brought one of the kids with me. The three of them together is just so much for one person. I got to go to the hospital and see my dad and touch him (as much as the restrictions around his care would allow), but then I would go home and need to put H down for his nap or get him ready for bed. All I wanted to do was curl up on the floor and cry for hours; instead, I changed jammies and read bedtime stories and then crawled into bed beside my boy, too exhausted to do anything else but sleep.
At the time, part of me wished that H was not there, so I could completely wallow in my grief. So that I could fall apart without worrying about how that would look to and affect him.
However, my smarter half recognized that having H with me was a good thing; it kept me grounded because I had to care for him. I wasn't allowed to be pulled under by sadness and grief because there was someone else that needed me.
While I am most definitely part of the sandwich generation, there are many who have it worse then me. I am not financially responsible for my father, my mother is well, and I have three wonderful siblings and many other family members and friends supporting my father. We also have a village helping us to raise our three little ones.
Also, I am not without fault in bringing about these circumstances. My father had my younger brother and I relatively late in life and then I waited until my mid-30s to have my own children.
So, through a series of actions and acts of fate, I have come to live in my sandwich. My heart is squeezed between my father and my children. And while it sometimes feels like I am being pulled in two, I think, more often than not, their squeezing is actually holding my heart together.


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Scouting Haiti with Zack Snyder
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This was the one and only time I scouted by Learjet. Director Zack Snyder and I were scouting Haiti for a Royal Caribbean commercial. We shot most of it in Grenada, but had to do a few essential scenes in Haiti. A very comfy way to travel.

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Welcome to Friday's For The Love of Food, Summer Tomato's weekly link roundup.
This week Big Food and EU eliminate plastics and waste, rubber and wood found in Tyson nuggets, and portion control still wins the weight loss game.
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Links of the week
- A coalition of giant brands is about to change how we shop forever, with a new zero-waste platform – This is amazing. I so hope it succeeds. (Fast Company)
- The End Of Plastic Cutlery, Plates And Straws: EU Market Says Goodbye To Single-Use Plastic Products – The EU is also making some big changes to cut back on plastic waste. Amen. (Forbes)
- Rubber and Wood in Chicken Nuggets: Why 120,000 Pounds Were Recalled – LOL I thought rubber and wood were what nuggets were made out of anyway. Seriously though, this is why you should avoid processed and industrial food. (NY Times)
- There's Arsenic And Lead In Many Brands Of Fruit Juice. Should You Be Concerned? – It's extra dangerous for children and pregnant women (aka developing nervous systems). (NPR)
- For Real Weight Control, Try Portion Control – Good reminder. (NY Times)
- Who decided we should all take 10,000 steps a day, anyway? – In case you were wondering. Personally I use it as a benchmark because personal experience has shown me that it's effective. (Washington Post)
- Germs in Your Gut Are Talking to Your Brain. Scientists Want to Know What They're Saying. – So interesting. (NY Times)
- Cleaning New York's filthy harbor with one billion oysters – This makes me so happy. (CNN)
- First Mood, Then Weight (#BellLetsTalk) – Make sure you know your order of operations. (Weighty Matters)
- Beet, Fennel, & Radicchio Salad with Feta & Pine Nuts – Did I mention I love winter salads? (Yummy Beet)
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This week Monsanto pays for causing cancer, Roundup found in most oats, and salt proven mostly safe.
Next week's Mindful Meal Challenge will start again on Monday. Sign up now to join us!
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Links of the week
- Jury rules Roundup carcinogenic, Monsanto malicious: awards $289 million to plaintiff – Big news this week: Monsanto has been found accountable for giving a man cancer with its chemical glyphosate (aka Round Up). 1.8 billion pounds of this stuff are used worldwide every year. Certainly Monsanto will appeal, but this is a huge victory for consumers and farm workers. It's also worth reflecting on the fact that the man who got cancer was the groundskeeper for a school, where kids play. He was spraying 20-30x/year from a 50 gallon drum for 2-3 hours per day. (Food Politics)
- Report Finds Traces of a Controversial Herbicide in Cheerios and Quaker Oats – Man, this is a bummer. Even a significant portion of the organic samples they tested had glyphosate. I eat a lot of oats and don't know yet what I'm going to do with this information. (NY Times)
- Food Quality Trumps Variety, Experts Say – Newsflash: If you increase the variety of your food by adding more processed industrial foods, you're doing it wrong. It's still important to eat a greater variety of vegetables, grains, seeds, nuts, legumes, fungi, sea plants and animals, animal products, parts and organs for optimal health. You should be even more resourceful if you eat a restricted diet (e.g. vegetarian, gluten-free). (NY Times)
- How to eat mindfully in the real world — and that doesn't mean distraction-free – Excellent article and perspective on mindful eating. (Washington Post)
- Pass the salt: Study finds average consumption safe for heart health – Another large study adds to the evidence that salt itself doesn't appear to be dangerous unless consumed in very large quantities. Processed foods of course contain insane amounts of sodium, and they are bad for you for a zillion reasons. But if you generally eat real foods, you don't need to worry much about salt. (ScienceDaily)
- Exercise linked to improved mental health, but more may not always be better – Don't be obsessive, but the optimal amount of exercise for wellbeing is still quite a bit more than most people get. (ScienceDaily)
- Dear Mark: Is Farmed Salmon Worth Eating? – A nice reminder that perfection doesn't always need to be what's for dinner. (Mark's Daily Apple)
- 'Fat-burning' foods and other scientific-sounding nutritional trickery – Yup. (Washington Post)
- Why Sitting May Be Bad for Your Brain – One more part of you sitting is bad for. (NY Times)
- Burmese Style Vegan Coconut Curry with Cauliflower – A delicious looking curry (with some baby pics thrown in for good measure LOL). (Snixy Kitchen)
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Make real-time public transport information public, free and useable.
Adoption of public transport is still relatively low in Klang Valley and other metro areas. What are the key issues we face in commuting by public transport? We summarise the main problems, propose some solutions and suggest some minimum standards.


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Arcana Coelestia 4471
'Word,' as in Psalms 119:6-17, stands for doctrine in general. 'The Word,' as in Psalms 147:18, signifies divine good united with divine truth. 'Word,' as...
'Hamor, the father of Schechem,' represents the truth of the church among the ancients. 'Hamor, the father of Schechem,' signifies the good of the church...
In Genesis 12:6, 'Abram's passing through the land unto the place Shechem' signifies a new state of the Lord when the celestial aspects of love...
Marriages in the Bible represent the union we all can have between the desire for good and the understanding of truth (or an understanding of...
Arcana Coelestia (Elliott translation)
4494. Verses 25-29 And it happened on the third day, when they were in pain, that two of Jacob's sons, Simeon and Levi, Dinah's brothers, each took his sword, and came with confidence upon the city, and killed every male. And they killed Hamor and Shechem his son with the edge of the sword, and they took Dinah from Shechem's house, and went away. The sons of Jacob came upon the slain, and plundered the city, because they had defiled their sister. Their flocks, and their herds, and their asses, and whatever was in the city, and whatever was in the field, they took. And all their wealth, and all their young children, and their women, they took captive and plundered, and everything that was in the house.
'It happened on the third day' means that which is continuous even to the end. 'When they were in pain' means evil desires. 'That two of Jacob's sons, Simeon and Levi' means faith and love. 'Dinah's brothers' means the truths and goods of that Church. 'Each took his sword' means falsity and evil. 'And came with confidence upon the city, and killed every male' means that they utterly destroyed the truths of doctrine of the Church among the Ancients. 'And [they killed] Hamor and Shechem his son with the edge of the sword' means the Church itself. 'And they took Dinah from Shechem's house, and went away' means that they took away the affection for truth. 'The sons of Jacob came upon the slain, and plundered the city' means that all his descendants destroyed that doctrine. 'Because they had defiled their sister' means that they had violated the truth of faith. 'Their flocks, and their herds' means that they destroyed rational good and natural good. 'And their asses' means the truths derived from these. 'And whatever was in the city, and whatever was in the field, they took' means every truth and good of the Church. 'And all their wealth' means all factual knowledge which they had acquired for themselves. 'And all their young children' means all innocence. 'And their women' means charity. 'They took captive and plundered' means that they seized them and perverted them. 'And everything that was in the house' means everything of the Church.
原作者: New Christian Bible Study Staff
In Genesis 12:6, 'Abram's passing through the land unto the place Shechem' signifies a new state of the Lord when the celestial aspects of love first appeared to Him which is what Shechem signifies. This is the first stop in the land of Canaan, when coming from Syria, or Haran. Jacob, when he returned from Haran to the land of Canaan, in the same way, came to Shechem, as in Genesis 33:17-20, where Shechem signifies the first dawn of light. So also in David's Psalms 60:6-8 and 108:7-9, where Shechem signifies the same thing. Shechem was made a city of refuge, as in Joshua 20:7, and a city of priests, as in Joshua 21:21, and that 'a covenant was made there,' in Joshua 24:1, 25, implies the same significance.
(参考: Arcana Coelestia 1441, Genesis 12:6)
'Shechem,' as in Genesis 37:12, signifies earliest basics of the doctrine concerning faith. The earliest basics are also the common, or general, principles of doctrinal things. These common, or general, principles are what are received first. Special, or particular, principles follow afterwards.
(参考: Arcana Coelestia 3704, Genesis 37:12)
'Shechem' the son of Hamor, as in Genesis 34:2, signifies the truth of the church from ancient times.


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Doyles on the Beach Restaurant at Watsons Bay, an institution on the Sydney dining scene was the venue for the 2015 Christmas Party. Approximately 200 guests were expected.
The weather was fine though with a temperature of 41 degrees it was a little on the warm side, if you live in Dubai that is, so for the rest of us it was just very hot.
A prelude to the party and transport to Doyles was a harbour cruise from Pyrmont. Once on board we were offered champagne, beers and in what I think was a nice touch, terry towelling headbands for those that had a propensity to perspire profusely.
Upon arrival at Doyles it was straight to the bar for more refreshing beverages with an array of delicious food options being served shortly after we had settled in.
Any suggestion the chefs were taking advantage of the sweltering conditions by sticking all of the food out in the sun for 20 minutes to cook is simply incorrect. They only did this with the mushroom risotto and it was for 10 mins max. I watched Masterchef so I know what happens to an overcooked risotto.
M made a speech and announced we had won the record of the year. Huh? Since when are we into music? So is it an ARIA, Grammy? My mistake I am afraid, it is common knowledge my hearing is extremely dodgy, M actually said we had another record year which is a fantastic effort so congrats to all.
A band provided the entertainment with S proving to be king of the dancefloor. He was first up there very early on and set the standard looking like a cross between John Travolta (younger readers just google Saturday Night Fever) and Usher ( older readers he is a contemporary US R&B/hip hop artist). S exerted himself so much that his shoes were shredded and are no longer fit for use. Note: this is an unsubstantiated rumour started by me.
Speaking of shoes, as the night progressed and after standing for hours, sore feet became an issue so shoes were discarded with bare feet on a packed dance floor being the way to go and that was just the guys!
While S and the guests were busy busting moves, a buster of a different kind, this one a southerly, arrived mid-evening delivering strong winds and a welcome drop in temperature.
By 11pm it was time for a return cruise to Pyrmont, so was the night over? Nope. Focus now shifted to the after party at the Watershed Hotel at Darling Harbour, though after 6 hours or so of revelry it was more difficult for some to focus than others.
A healthy turnout lobbed and a good time was had by all with the proceedings finally winding up at about………. I have no idea coz I left at 1am.
Planning for 2016 will begin in the New Year. Possibly an overseas destination. Note: Another unsubstantiated rumour started by me.
Kudos goes to the organising committee for another well organised and very enjoyable Christmas Party.
Best wishes to all DP staff and their families for a safe, happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.


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Oh look, an official at Southend Council has banned some protestors from wearing 'Scrap the Cabinet' t-shirts to a public meeting. One of them went topless in protest.
While one of the councillors said "To make them take the T-shirts off is ridiculous beyond belief," an official took a different line.
Council facilities manager, Gary Cullen, said banners, placards and leaflets were banned at the Civic Centre 18 months ago for "safety reasons".
Oh yeah? You'll have someone's eye out with that t-shirt, etc etc….
What was it I said in a post this weekend?
A clever variation on the 'appearing to support it' wheeze is when you say you support something, but include a clever and seemingly considerate caveat that allows you to do the opposite.
Ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce you Southend's caveat get-out clause: Elf 'n' Safety.
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We offer a service experience that accommodates youth through adults, and includes students in the experience, and provides opportunities for them to serve.
In addition, Bridgetown Student Ministries provides periodic nights out for our Students to have a fun time while developing deeper relationships with God and each other.


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She is the UK's leading female internet marketer, a super affiliate, well known for having a reputation as being straightforward, trustworthy, and ethical, and carries the name Sarah Staar.
Sarah started her internet marketing career in 2003 with a website she built for the fun of it. The site was a listing of the best broadband Internet TV stations in the UK of the day. As an affiliate, she soon began selling the products of some of the advertisers on her internet tv stations directory while also using Adsense. Through this site, she began generating a small income of around $600 a month.
Since then she has grown tremendously and is now an SEO consultant for various companies in the UK and a director of a company whose speciality is video production for the internet. She is also the creator of over 30 best-selling internet marketing products and an affiliate marketer generating a monthly income of more than $10,000 a month from affiliate marketing alone.
Regularly conducting coaching classes and workshops for her students on the internet, Sarah teaches the same techniques she uses in her business every day. Her style of teaching is as such that allows everyone at every level to understand the lesson clearly. Her strategies have been tested many times over by numerous newbies who have since gone on to become quite successful in making money online.
Having a track record that speaks louder than words, she is highly qualified to teach in several areas and on various subjects of internet marketing. Her video tutorials are both free and paid ones and are of such high value that it can prove to be quite a challenge distinguishing between the two.
From my own experience with her, I would say she immediately psychologically translates every serious-minded individual that comes in contact with her to a higher level. She does this by revealing simple truths. However, the responsibility lies with us to act upon those truths by taking massive action. For, as the saying goes… 'You can lead a horse to the river, but you can't make him drink'.
Seeking to shorten the process that leads to success in anything can be costly in terms of time and money – you must go the distance. What you can do though, is to seek out someone who has gone on before you to guide you and save yourself the time-consuming tryals and errors that they have experienced, and this is where Sarah fits in.
Her video tutorials are going to provide you with relevant information that you can apply right away to begin building your business. She continuously monitors the various social media platforms and search engines for changes in algorithms and other areas and immediately makes changes to her training material when necessary.
The numerous transcripts and videos are very professionally done and easy to learn and apply. The advantage of using these products and becoming a member of her Licensing Partner Team is that you eventually acquire the same knowledge that she has. Some of this knowledge she receives at various mastermind events where top marketers share strategies and ideas. Below is a video of Sarah interviewing one of her mastermind group members, Christopher John Payne as she tests drive the Tesla S model car. I hope you enjoy it!
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This past week was a lot of work and some car loan stuff. Work was decent...being that busy is quite the change, but it went well. Had some good convos with a coworker regarding the situation with our commission. It was good to get the truth of the matter out there, and it even gave me a "push" to actually try to get to where I want to be. The week was good (aside from possibly losing a qualified ... (more)
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Black dresses for sale (HT and another); Laceup Platforms
I have these remaining items for sale. Serious buyers only. I accept non-credit card PayPal or PayPal balances only. HOWEVER, if buyer is willing to pay the 4% fee, I will also accept credit cards. Payments need to be made within three days, or your item will not be mailed until I'm back home for winter break. :) If you are serious about buying, leave a comment including what type of PayPal you a ... (more)
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Another Series Win
Funny game, baseball. For all the blogosphere bluster, the Yanks-White Sox season series brought forth a draw. The Yanks won the first two games of this series playing smart. Mussina is tough to beat when he?s on, and Chacon has been a revelation. Is he really this good, and just has been stuck in the high altitude where ... (more)
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If you live in the United States and carry a credit card, read this now. Checking over the blogroll tonight I happened across this: Dating the Next Recession over at Moore's Lore. I was appalled - maybe I've been living under a rock, but I had not heard anything about this. Nothing. Zero. Zilch. On October 1st,2005 the Comptroller of the Currency has mandated that minimum credit card payments go ... (more)
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SALE! These bags HAVE TO GO :(
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there are two colo(u)rs in my head
The pod people kids are /away this week, and Anne was out most of the day, so after I ran a bunch of errands, unsuccessfully shopped at the mall for the coolest watch in history, and did my laundry and the dishes . . . I rewarded my Big Boy behavior with a little online poker. I've been playing the $22 SNGs at PokerStars.com for a while (thanks to the Sit-N-Go chapter in the 3rd edition of Lee Jo ... (more)
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Going Overseas - Alone..(Bula Fiji!)
Fiji trip _ the Ultimate LeiFriday 12th ? Bon Voyage!DB saw me off at the airport and after a teary goodbye, I set about my impending trip to the Yasawa Islands off Fiji ? to relax and regroup my thoughts.7.30pm - Checked into the Mocambo Hotel in Nadi on the mainland, Viti Levu.Cried for Pete ? especially after seeing all the couples in this hotel!Saturday 13th ? Bula! (& the joys of Crab Racing ... (more)
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Best pen for signing cards
What's the best pen to sign the back of a bank/credit card with that won't smudge or fade? I've tried fine-tip Sharpies, but they smudge over time. I've also tried cheap Bic ballpoint pens, but they fade away. Before I experiment on a new card with something like a good gel pen, does anyone have any tried-and true advice?
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New Program Creates $50,000 Cash and Rewards for Salems Best Little Roadhouse Restaurant as Featured in Portland (PR Web)
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Jump$tart and Your Credit Card Companies Remind Parents Back-to-School Means It's Time for 'Credit 101' (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The Jump$tart Coalition� for Personal Financial Literacy and one of its national partners -- Your Credit Card Companies are reminding parents that back to school is an important time for parents to discuss wise money management with their school-age children.
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Keeping your Home Wireless Cost Down
So I have seen people going in the retail stores and talking to sales people about getting a wireless network installed and next thing you know they are standing in the check out line with all kinds of stuff like Wireless Router with Speed Boost, Wireless Cards with Speed Boost or SRX etc, Firewall Software, Anti Virus and they end up spending easily a good $300 to $400 for a simple Home Wireless ... (more)
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Welcome to my main blog - Confessions of a Quackbuster. You are also welcome to visit my main website, which is "Alternative" Medicine, Quackery, Health Fraud The Other Side of the Coin My other projects can be found in the sidebar. Please visit and link to them. "Skepticism is the first step toward truth." - Denis Diderot This Table of Contents is in chronological order, from ... (more)
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DA's Sleazy Witness (April 4 2005)
DA's Sleazy Witness D.A.'s Sleazy Witness Former Neverland employee turned porno "authority" to testify that he saw Michael Jackson molest Macaulay Culkin at ranch APRIL 4--In a bid to convince jurors that Michael Jackson sexually molested Macaulay Culkin and screened X-rated movies for other boys visiting Neverland Ranch, prosecutors are expected to soon call as a government witness a ... (more)
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51st ANNUAL MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS FACT SHEET
51st annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, the 18th of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Professional competitors in four categories earn points leading to 2005 POWERade world championships. Sportsman competitors in seven categories earn points leading to 2005 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series world championships. Sport Compact competitors in one championship class will ea ... (more)
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Well, I hope this qualifies. The whole point of Four Brothers is to stress the fact that some bonds are thicker than blood, so I'd argue this fic is pretty incestuous. ;) Title: A Hustle Is A Hustle. Author: serpentigena Fandom: Four Brothers . (Obvious Spoilers if you haven't seen the movie) Pairing: Bobby Mercer/Jack Mercer slash. Wordcount: 3,424. Rating: Very NC-17. Warnings: Dubious consent, ... (more)
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How Do I Choose The Best Arthritis Medicine?
How Do I Choose The Best Arthritis Medicine? By Stephanie E. Siegrist Are you spending a fortune on prescription arthritis medicines? Are they helping? Are you concerned about side effects? You may think a particular drug is a miraculous godsend. Yet, someone you know may take the same dose only to experience little relief and life-threatening side effects. All of the choices can be confusing. Th ... (more)
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Many Americans are watching their credit reports
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Who We Are
Roger Bizzotto
Roger Bizzotto, Associate Director of Facilities Management at UBC's Okanagan campus, has been with OUC/UBC since 1994. Roger originally hails from Windsor, Ontario, but was raised in Vancouver until he moved out to the Okanagan in 1994. He has his Bomi International certification in Facilities Management Administration, and Trades Qualifications in Power Engineering, Pipefitting, Gasfitting and Plumbing. As our multi-talented leader, Roger also plays a bit of electric guitar and enjoys jamming with his garage band on Friday nights. Roger isn't one to shy away from a challenge, and enjoys the diversity in his duties, resolving the challenges his role presents, and most of all the people.
Martin Gibb
Marty Gibb is our Manager of Engineering & Utility Services, whose areas of responsibility include supervising the Facilities Engineers, Electricians, and Fire, Life & Safety Technician, as well as overseeing numerous renovations on campus. Marty has his Trade Qualification as an Electrician, as well as his 3rd Class Power Engineering, and is dedicated to ongoing professional development, most recently attending a course in Managing at UBC's Okanagan campus. Marty is originally from Victoria, and came to the Okanagan from Red Deer where he worked in the petrochemical industry for 8 years. Marty is known as the teller of humorous stories at the office who loves to laugh, undoubtedly why his favourite reason for working at UBC is the people.
Colin Richardson
Colin Richardson, our Energy Systems Manager, is one of our UK imports, hailing from Leeds, England. Colin is our Geothermal expert on campus. With a BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, as well as over 20 years experience in industrial instrumentation and controls, Colin is well-suited to pioneer the Geothermal project at UBC's Okanagan campus. He particularly enjoys the diversity of challenges and the routines involved with his role, and is happy about the range of people that he has been able to meet through his position and with being active around the entire campus.
Derek Mahoney
Derek Mahoney, BA, is our Manager of Landscape and Contract Services at UBC's Okanagan campus and is the most recent addition to the Facilities Management team. Derek is a UBC Graduate with a Bachelor of Arts and was also a member of the varsity soccer team. Derek is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of maintenance and landscape services for the UBC Okanagan Campus, providing leadership, coordination, oversight, direction, and supervision for our eleven Facilities Services Workers and Support Services Assistants in addition to contract custodial and landscape service providers. In his free time, Derek enjoys cycling, golfing and, most of all, chasing his two-year old daughter around the park.
Our Teams
Energy Team
Steve Casey, Glen McIntyre, Colin Richardson and Terrence Nimegeers
Glen McIntyre is our UBCO Energy specialist. He finds and implements energy saving strategies, particularly those that are supported by FortisBC incentives. Prior to joining the UBCO team, Glen worked as an energy and mechanical design consultant. Glen is a professional engineer and has a M.A.Sc. in mechanical engineering and a B.A.Sc. in engineering physics.
Terrence Nimegeers is our BMS Technician. Terrence hails originally from the edge of the boreal forest in the far reaches of Saskatchewan. As a graduate of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Saskatoon's SIAST Kelsey campus, Terrence carries 15 years experience in the engineering world, more recently specializing in building control systems. He says UBC Okanagan is a great place to work on a world class campus.
Facilities Service Workers
These are the faces of our team that sets up for various events, helps staff and faculty move offices, replaces burnt out bulbs, and helps keep our beautiful grounds clean. Facilities Service Workers from left to right: Alfonso, Kevin, Don, Mike and Robert (Coordinator).
Support Service Assistants
This is our most diverse crew doing everything from plumbing, irrigation, painting and carpentry, to specialty signage installations and snow removal. Support Service Assistants from left to right: Duane, Chris, Bruce, Mike, Alan (Coordinator) & James
Our talented team of Electricians keep our power, lighting and fire systems on campus running smoothly.
Pictured from left to right: Brodie, Matt & Dave.
Our dedicated team of Engineers maintain and repair our heating, cooling and ventilation systems throughout campus. Shown above from left to right: Kirt, Craig, Ken (Coordinator), Connor and Dale.


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Baseball has certainly had its fair share of "iron men," including two of the most notable in history with Lou Gehrig and Cal Ripken, Jr. Consecutive starts streaks happen in every sport, and with a 162-game schedule in baseball it seems a bit easier to amass monster stats if you can stay healthy – although some argue that it's even harder to do.
The point: the NFL, with monsters posing as men colliding with one another at incredible speeds, rarely produces an ironman, especially at the quarterback position. Whether it's something as simple as an ankle spur or something severe as a broken jaw or torn ACL, QBs go down quicker than Vern Troyer on a pint of whiskey.
But then there's Brett Favre.
As of right now, Brett has started an astonishing 285 consecutive NFL games – 309 straight if you count the playoffs. And what's maybe even more astonishing is that Favre owns countless passing records in the NFL. This means that he doesn't hand the ball off and strafe his way out of danger. He's a pocket passer who sits in there, delivers the ball downfield, and takes 300 pounds of punishment at a go.
Last year with the Vikings, at age 40 no less, Brett had his most impressive season as an NFL quarterback and came within a few bad calls and a couple missed opportunities from facing off against the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl. He'll be a ripe 41 this year with Minnesota, and many experts are predicting that his body won't hold up to the pounding.
Firstly, let's all collectively hope that these "experts" aren't also trying to play black jack. After all, they're the same ones claiming Favre's retiring every time he doesn't emphatically say he isn't. They're the same ones claiming Favre's best days are behind him when, like something truly majestic and unexplainable, he seems to perform better as the hilltop approaches.
Realistically, Favre was getting 5:1 on retiring for good after the NFC Championship game all but ended on his interception (maybe really before that due to the beating he took at the hands of the Saints' defense). Just last month, he was back to around 5:3, after the new surgery and piqued interest.
Now that he's back, though, it's all about whether or not Brett can stay healthy through the season.
With the type of offensive talent the Vikings have with their hard-knock O line and, let us never forget, AP in the backfield, Brett doesn't have to do much. Even though he still did a lot last year, the Vikings running game can always work out as a crutch. So this bodes well for his chances to at least start every game pending anything drastic. He's around 8:6 there.
With some tough defenses on the schedule, including a first week romp with the Saints, the key to Favre's health, obviously, is the O line's effectiveness in protecting him. However, it's popping off at about 5:1 that they can't through the entire season, and about 8:1 that Favre can't take the same type of punishment he's known for.
But if the past few years have proven anything, it's that you should never bet against Brett. Even if you find odds 20:1 for a 16 game season, don't be shy about putting the money down. I mean, we're only talking about Brett Favre here. You might strike lucky like a huge online casino bonus by sticking with the NFL's ironman.


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What is Enfleurage? A scenting processes that uses solid fats (in this case chocolate) to capture the fragrance exuded by flowers, spices and other botanicals. This technique originated in 18th century Southern France by perfumers who were finding new ways to capture the delicate scents of flowers. Today, we use this technique to scent chocolates by resting them in our favorite aromatic tea blends and herbal infusions.
Three tins of Woodblock chocolate, each scented with a different Smith Teamaker tea offering. Includes Enfleurage No. 1 featuring single origin Ecuadorian Balau chocolates scented with Masala Chai Enfleurage No. 2 featuring single origin Peruvian chocolates scented with Big Hibiscus, Enfleurage No. 3 featuring a blend of Ecuadorian-Peruvian chocolate scented with Peppermint Leaves from the Pacific Northwest.
Each tin contains 3.75oz, approx. 35-40 chocolates depending on their size.


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Real name: Jamie Lee Curtis
Birthdate: November 22, 1958
Status: Married
Partner: Christopher Guest
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Jamie Lee Curtis (born November 22, 1958) is an American film actress and an author of children's books. Although she was initially known as a "scream queen" because of her starring roles in many horror films early in her career, Curtis has since compiled a body of work that covers many genres. She has received an Emmy Award nomination and two Golden Globe Awards. Her 1998 book, Today I Feel Silly, and Other Moods That Make My Day, made the best-seller list in The New York Times. She is married to actor Christopher Guest (Baron Haden-Guest) and, as the wife of a Baron, is titled Baroness Haden-Guest and therefore could be styled The Lady Haden-Guest, but she chooses to use neither the title nor the style when in the United States.
Curtis was born in Los Angeles, California, the child of well-known actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. Her paternal grandparents were Jewish immigrants from Hungary. Curtis's parents divorced in 1962 and her mother then married Robert Brandt. Curtis has an older sister, Kelly Curtis, who is also an actress, and several half-siblings (all from her father's remarriage), Alexandra, Allegra, Ben, and Nicholas Curtis (who died in 1994 of a drug overdose). Curtis attended both Westlake School in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills High School, but graduated from Choate Rosemary Hall. Returning to California in 1976, Jamie attended the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. Jamie considered majoring in social work, but left after a semester in order to pursue a life in acting.
Curtis' film debut was in the classic 1978 horror film Halloween, playing the role of Laurie Strode, the only teenage character in the film who is not killed. The film was a major success and was considered the highest grossing independent film of its time, earning status as a classic horror film. Curtis was subsequently cast in several horror films, garnering her the title of a "scream queen". It's been stated that the filmmakers had no clue who her parents were at the time they cast her.
Working with illustrator Laura Cornell, Curtis has written a number of critically-acclaimed children's books. These include:
- When I was Little: A Four-Year Old's Memoir Of Her Youth, published September 1993.
- Tell Me Again About The Night I was Born, published August 1996.
- Today I Feel Silly, and Other Moods That Make My Day, published September 1998, which was listed on the New York Times best-seller list for nine weeks.
- Where Do Balloons Go?: An Uplifting Mystery, published August 2000.
- I'm Gonna Like Me: Letting Off a Little Self-Esteem, published September 2002.
- It's Hard to Be Five: Learning How to Work My Control Panel, published September 2004.
- Is There Really A Human Race?, published September 2006.
Curtis married actor Christopher Guest on December 18, 1984, becoming Lady Haden-Guest when her husband inherited the Barony of Haden-Guest in 1996, upon the death of his father. The couple have two adopted children, Anne Haden Guest (born 1986) and Thomas Haden Guest (born 1996). Both children are entitled to use the honorific The Honourable before their names, because of a Royal Warrant dated 30 April 2004 that addressed the status of adopted children of peers. However, the Haden-Guest title will be inherited by Christopher Guest's heir presumptive, his younger brother, Nicholas, since a peer's adopted children do not have succession rights.
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Minerals of New York
By Linda Tancs
Gems and minerals are just one of the many ongoing exhibitions at the New York State Museum in Albany, New York. Its collection includes specimens from several notable sites throughout the state, including 93 mineral species from the Balmat-Edwards mining district in St. Lawrence County (the only locale where tremolite is found), super garnets (the official state gemstone) from the Barton Mine in the Adirondack Mountains and Herkimer diamonds from Herkimer County, New York. In fact, the state museum has the world's largest and most complete collection of New York minerals. Established in 1836, the facility also boasts the distinction of being the oldest and largest state museum in the country. Admission is free.
A Revitalized River in California
By Linda Tancs
The Los Angeles River is a 51-mile waterway, meandering from the San Fernando Valley to the Pacific Ocean in Long Beach. For more than 20 years various groups have been working to transform this California treasure into a continuous 51-mile recreational zone. Two recreation zones, Elysian Valley River Recreation Zone and Sepulveda Basin River Recreation Zone, benefit nature lovers with flourishing wildlife and natural habitats. Any member of the public is welcome to walk, fish, canoe and kayak in the recreation zones free of charge. You do not need a permit unless you are part of an organized group. Private vendors also offer guided trips at each of the locations as well as kayaks for rental.
Georgia's Civil War Capital
By Linda Tancs
The city of Milledgeville, Georgia, takes its name from John Milledge, governor of Georgia from 1802 to 1806. It's one of five capitals in the history of the state, the others being Savannah, Augusta, Louisville and the present capital, Atlanta. Besides Washington, D.C., it's the only city actually designed to be a capital city, a decision that was made in 1804. Beginning in 1839 and ending in 1868, the Old Governor's Mansion served as home to 10 governors and their families, including during the tumultuous Civil War period. Other attractions include the Old Capital Museum, located in the building where Georgia legislators voted to secede from the Union, and Andalusia Farm, a former cotton plantation and the home of celebrated author Flannery O'Connor.
Moon River
By Linda Tancs
It's as if the moon dropped into a river. That's what the giant ice disk in the middle of the Presumpscot River in Westbrook, Maine, looks like. Garnering worldwide attention, the rotating phenomenon is 300 feet in size, arguably the biggest ice disk on record. Take that, crop circles.
A Tribute to the Marines
By Linda Tancs
A public-private partnership between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, the National Museum of the Marine Corps is a tribute to U.S. Marines. Its purpose is to view the history of America through the eyes of the Marine Corps and to discover what it's like to be a Marine. The facility houses approximately 1,000 artifacts that range in size from tactical attack aircraft to individual blouse buttons from the Civil War. Another highlight is the Legacy Walk, which provides a quick initiation into the rich and storied history of the Corps and connects the museum's seven primary exhibit galleries. The museum is located in the town of Triangle, Virginia, just 36 miles south of Washington, D.C.
The Galápagos of North America
By Linda Tancs
Channel Islands National Park is just off the southern California mainland, but in many ways it's worlds apart. Lightly tread by tourists, the isolation of this chain of five major island groups has resulted in a globally significant biodiverse environment that some refer to as "the Galápagos of North America." Its paleontological record shows evidence of extinct species such as pygmy mammoth, flightless sea duck, vampire bat and giant deer mouse. Among the living are rare birds, over two dozen species of whales and the largest colonies of seabirds in southern California. Santa Cruz Island, the largest, sports sea caves like Painted Cave, one of the world's largest and deepest caves. Although the mainland visitor center in Ventura is readily accessible by car or public transportation, the islands are only accessible by park concessionaire boats and planes or private boat. Advance planning is highly recommended.
The Door to Sicily
By Linda Tancs
The Greeks founded the Sicilian city of Messina and named it "Zancle," a reference to its sickle-shaped natural harbor that provides a main point of entry for visitors. Just three miles across the Strait of Messina, its most famous attraction is likely the astronomical clock. Be there at noon for the movement that lasts about 12 minutes. The clock's figures include a roaring lion and crowing rooster. Afterwards you can visit the tower for amazing views of the city.


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Terre Des Hommes Netherlands (January 2015-March 2015) - Lead Consultant: Child Protection Systems Mapping in Turkana Kenya
Plan International (February 2015-March 2015) - Lead Consultant: Evaluation of Policy and Legislative Environment for Child Sex Exploitation in Kenya
Plan International (July 2014-September 2014) - Lead Consultant: Baseline Survey on violence against children in five counties in Kenya
Mars Catalyst and Wrigley East Africa (February 2014-December 2015) - Team Leader: Annual and Quarterly Surveys on Entrepreneurs enrolled for Project Maua across Kenya.
CESVI (March 2014-May 2014) - Lead Consultant; Offering technical support to a baseline study for the project titled Stop Violence to Children: Putting "Justice" Back into the Kenya Juvenile Justice System
Kinder not hilfe, Germany (December 2013-March 2014) - Lead Consultant; In-depth Assessment of the Impact of Draught in Kenya in 2011, on Women's Self Help Groups in Kitui, Meru North and Nyeri.
Save the Children Kenya (January- March 2014) - Lead Consultant; Labour Market Assessment on Youth in Mandera County
School to School International (USA) (Feb 2013-March 2013) - Lead Researcher in the Kenya Private Sector Survey on Opportunities for Youth in agriculture/Horticulture, Hospitality, Transport, BPO/ICT and Retail Sectors in Kenya.
School to School International (USA) (February 2011-March 2013) - Evaluation Coordinator in the NINAWEZA Youth Empowerment Programme implemented by the African Centre for Women Information and Communication Technology and funded by the International Youth Foundation and Microsoft.
Centre for Development Consultants Limited (CDCL) (June 2012) - Researcher On higher education financing in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, as part of a study on sustainability of Health revolving fund
HEIFER Project International (Dec 2013-January 2014) - Team Member, Evaluation of the Smart Extension and Support Services (SESS) project in Kenya and Uganda
East Africa Daily Development Project (March 2013-April 2013) Consultant: Management and Coordination of data collection for the East Africa Daily Development Project Evaluation
Ronto Investments/ Tango USA (Dec 2012-Feb 2013) Research Associate: Team leader in the Feed the Future program baseline survey.
CARE USA (Nov 2012-Dec 2012) Research Associate: Team Leader in an Evaluation of the Family Planning Results Initiative Project implemented by CARE Kenya and Funded by CARE US
Kenya National Alliance of Street Vendors and Informal Traders (KENASVIT) (June 2012-Aug 2012) Evaluation Consultant: Evaluation of the organisation activities under the 5 year strategic plan 2007-2012.
Women in Informal Employment, Globalising and Organising (WIEGO) (April 2012- Dec 2012) Quantitative Survey Researcher: Consultant in carrying out the Informal Economy Monitoring Study targeting street vendors and Waste Pickers in Nakuru Kenya
Coordination Office-Nairobits (EU-KNH Project) (April 2012- May2012) Lead Consultant: Midterm Evaluation of the Poverty reduction among vulnerable youths through an empowered vocational training in Nairobi slums and Laikipia East District.
War on Want (UK) (February 2012- April 2012) Lead Consultant: Baseline Survey on Reducing Poverty amongst and discrimination against Street vendors and Marketeers in Kenya Project


text: HAN Messages Montana Health Alert Network CDC HAN Website Montana's Health Alert Network (HAN) promotes the sustainable development of modern Internet-based data communications capacities in a manner that will support the emerging Public Health Information Network (PHIN) architecture. These capacities include Internet and e-mail access for Local County Health Departments and Tribal Health Agencies. Building an Internet-based tele-communications infrastructure to advance the rapid dissemination of information between the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and Local County Health Departments, Indian Health Services and Tribal Health Agencies. Thus improving disease surveillance, and supporting Public Health Worker training in association with Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) and the public health workforce development efforts associated with the Public Health Improvement Task Force. The Department of Public Health and Human Service's (DPHHS) Emergency Notification System sent out the following Health Alert Network messages to Local County Health Departments, Tribal Health Agencies and to their respective health partners in Montana. The HAN messages contain vital public health information that either originated at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), DPHHS or at the local level. DPHHS routinely forwards this information on to all of the local health jurisdictions in Montana when it is determined that the information could potentially affect residents in Montana. DPHHS HAN UPDATE 2020-15: Update on Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Posted 4/1/2020 2020 HAN Messages DPHHS HAN ADVISORY 2020-14: Severe Illness Associated with Using Non-Pharmaceutical Chloroquine Phosphate to Prevent and Treat Coronavirus Disease 2019(COVID 19) Posted 3/30/2020 DPHHS HAN UPDATE 2020-13: Update on Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Posted 3/26/2020 DPHHS HAN UPDATE 2020-12: Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID -19) Posted 3/18/2020 DPHHS HAN UPDATE 2020-11: UPDATE to Montana COVID-19 Posted 3/17/2020 DPHHS HAN UPDATE 2020-10:Information and Guidance about Global Travel on Cruise Ships, Including River Cruises, due to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Posted 3/16/2020 DPHHS HAN UPDATE 2020-9: Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Posted 3/11/2020 DPHHS HAN UPDATE 2020-8: Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Posted 3/9/2020 DPHHS HAN UPDATE 2020-7: Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Posted 3/4/2020 DPHHS HAN UPDATE 2020-6: Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Posted 3/2/2020 DPHHS HAN UPDATE 2020-5: COVID-19 Outbreak Update and Updated Guidance Related to Evaluation of Patients Under Investigation PUIs Posted 2/28/2020 DPHHS HAN UPDATE 2020-4: Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Posted 2/3/2020 DPHHS HAN UPDATE 2020-3: Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan, China Posted 1/22/2020 DPHHS HAN ADVISORY 2020-2: CDC Notification of Elevated Influenza Activity: Influenza B/Victoria and A(H1N1) pdm09 Viruses are the Predominant Viruses Posted 1/14/2020 DPHHS HAN ADVISORY 2020-1: CDC Notification of Outbreak of Pneumonia of Unknown Etiology (PUE) In Wuhan, China Posted 1/13/2020 2019 HAN Messages DPHHS HAN INFO SERVICE 2019-19: Guidance for Using Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Ebola in the United States Posted 12/18/2019 DPHHS HAN ADVISORY 2019-18: Hepatitis A in Montana Posted 12/5/2019 DPHHS HAN ADVISORY 2019-17: Hot Tub Displays and Legionella Risk — Guidance for Environmental and Public Health Practitioners Posted 11/19/2019 DPHHS HAN ADVISORY 2019-16: Recommendations addressing the significant increase of Gonorrhea and Syphilis in Montana Posted 10/28/2019 DPHHS HAN ADVISORY 2019-15: E-Cigarette Public Health Advisory Posted 10/10/2019 DPHHS HAN UPDATE 2019-14: EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE UPDATE 3 Montana Pandemic Flu Event and Activation of MCM Posted 10/10/2019 DPHHS HAN UPDATE 2019-13: EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE UPDATE 2 Montana Pandemic Flu Event and Activation of MCM Posted 10/9/2019 DPHHS HAN UPDATE 2019-12: EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE UPDATE Montana Pandemic Flu Event and Activation of MCM Posted 10/8/2019 DPHHS HAN ALERT 2019-11: EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE Montana Pandemic Flu Event and Activation of MCM Posted 10/7/2019 DPHHS HAN UPDATE 2019-10: Severe Pulmonary Disease and Vaping Posted 9/4/2019 DPHHS HAN ADVISORY 2019-9: Severe Pulmonary Disease Among Adolescents And Young Adults Who Report Vaping Posted 8/28/2019 DPHHS HAN ADVISORY 2019-8: Nationwide Shortage of Tuberculin Skin Test Antigens Posted 6/10/2019 DPHHS HAN ADVISORY 2019-7: Pertussis Activity in Montana Posted 5/7/2019 DPHHS HAN ADVISORY 2019-6: Increasing Risk from Synthetic Cathinones in Montana Posted 4/30/2019 DPHHS HAN ADVISORY 2019-5: Influenza Season Continues with an Increase in Influenza A(H3N2) Activity Posted 3/28/2019 DPHHS HAN UPDATE 2019-4: Widespread Outbreaks of Hepatitis A among People Who Use Drugs and People Experiencing Homelessness across the United States Posted 3/26/2019 DPHHS HAN ADVISORY 2019-3: Increasing Threat of Measles in Montana Posted 2/7/2019 DPHHS HAN ADVISORY 2019-2: Increase in Fentanyl-related Overdose and Fatalities in Montana Posted 2/6/2019 DPHHS HAN INFO SERVICE 2019-1: Third Case of Rifampin/Penicillin-Resistant Strain of RB51 Brucella from Consuming Raw Milk Posted 1/24/2019 2018 HAN Messages DPHHS HAN UPDATE 2018-10: Outbreak of Life-threatening Coagulopathy Associated with Synthetic Cannabinoids Use Posted 12/10/2018 DPHHS HAN ADVISORY 2018-9: Advice to Clinicians about Leptospirosis in U.S. Travelers Returning from Northern Israel Posted 9/10/2018 DPHHS HAN ADVISORY 2018-8: Increase in Number of HIV Diagnoses Among Persons Who Report Injection Drug Use Posted 7/24/2018 DPHHS HAN UPDATE 2018-7:Rising Numbers of Deaths Involving Fentanyl and Fentanyl Analogs, Including Carfentanil, and Increased Usage and Mixing with Non-opioids Posted 7/16/2018 DPHHS HAN UPDATE 2018-6: : Continued Syphilis Transmission in MSM and Women Posted 6/14/2018 DPHHS HAN ADVISORY 2018-5: Outbreak of Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) Infections among Persons Who Use Drugs and Persons Experiencing Homelessness Posted 6/12/2018 DPHHS HAN ADVISORY 2018-4: CDC Recommendations for Managing and Reporting Shigella Infections with Possible Reduced Susceptibility to Ciprofloxacin Posted 6/7/2018 DPHHS HAN ADVISORY 2018-3: Outbreak of Life-threatening Coagulopathy Associated with Synthetic Cannabinoids Use Posted 5/25/2018 DPHHS HAN ADVISORY 2018-2: Multi-State Outbreak of E. Coli 0157:H7, Including Montana Posted 4/13/2018 DPHHS HAN UPDATE 2018-1: Continued Syphilis Transmission in Montana, Including increasing impact on Women Posted 3/13/2018 Archived HAN Messages HAN Messages that are over two years old are held in an archive at the State of Montana PHEP office. The list below contains basic information on HAN messages that have been archived. If you need a copy of a HAN that has been archived please contact the HAN Coordinator below or call Montana PHEP @ (406) 444-0919. Archived HAN Messages Gerry Wheat DPHHS HAN Coordinator Phone: (406) 444-6736 E-mail: email@example.com


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Capital acts as a buffer against losses and as protection for depositors when a bank is struggling financially. It follows then that when it comes to measuring an an institution's financial stability, capital is key. When looking at safety and soundness, the higher the capital, the better.
Coffee County Bank scored above the national average of 13.13 points on our test to measure capital adequacy, racking up 14 out of a possible 30 points.
A bank's Tier 1 capital ratio is a widely used measure of this buffer. Coffee County Bank's Tier 1 capital ratio was 14.86 percent, higher than the 6 percent level considered adequate by regulators, but lower than the national average of 25.65 percent. The higher the capital ratio, the better the bank will be able to weather financial downturns.
Overall, Coffee County Bank held equity amounting to 11.59 percent of its assets, which was lower than the national average of 12.03 percent.
This test's purpose is to estimate how the bank's reserves set aside to cover loan losses, as well as overall capitalization, could be affected by problem assets, such as unpaid mortgages.
A bank with extensive holdings of these kinds of assets could eventually have to use capital to absorb losses, decreasing its buffer of equity. Many of those assets are also likely to be in non-accrual status and thus aren't earning money, resulting in lower earnings and potentially more risk of a future failure.
Coffee County Bank fell short of the national average of 37.49 on Bankrate's asset quality test, racking up 36 out of a possible 40 points .
A helpful indicator of asset quality is the percentage of problem assets a bank holds compared to its total assets. As of December 31, 2017, 1.25 percent of Coffee County Bank's loans were noncurrent -- in other words, they were more than 90 days past due or were in non-accrual status. That's above the national average of 1.01 percent.
Banks keep a reserve known as an "allowance for loan and lease losses" to deal with troubled assets . The size of that reserve can be a widely used indicator when evaluating a bank's ability to manage problem assets, especially when compared to the total amount of problematic loans. Unfortunately, the FDIC did not provide information on Coffee County Bank's loan loss allowance in its most recent filings.
A bank's profitability affects its long-term survivability. Earnings can be retained by the bank, increasing its capital cushion, or be used to deal with problematic loans, potentially making the bank better prepared to withstand financial trouble. Obviously, banks that are losing money have less ability to do those things.
Coffee County Bank scored 30 out of a possible 30 on Bankrate's test of earnings, better than the national average of 15.12.
Return on equity, calculated by dividing net income (profit, essentially) by the total amount of equity, is one important way to measure a bank's earnings. Coffee County Bank's most recent annualized quarterly return on equity was 22.51 percent, above the national average of 8.10 percent.
The bank recorded net income of $4.5 million on total equity of $20.8 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. The bank reported an annualized return on average assets, or ROA, of 2.60 percent, above the 1 percent deemed satisfactory in accordance with industry standards, and above the average for U.S. banks of 1.00 percent.
Bankrate.com's Safe & Sound Ratings provide a star rating system to evaluate the current financial status of financial institutions. The information gathered about banks, credit unions and thrifts is updated as set forth in the Terms of Use of Safe & Sound Ratings and Reports. The Safe & Sound Ratings information is grouped by categories of banks, thrifts and credit unions.
Bankrate.com evaluates the financial condition of institutions and assigns a one- to five-star rating for each with five stars representing the highest rating. Institutions with satisfactory performance will generally receive a rating of three or more stars. The majority of institutions fall into the three- to four-star range. An institution with an "NR" rating may be too new to rate or may have limited the publicly available information in their regulatory filings. The "NR" is not an indication of financial strength or weakness. The Safe & Sound rating is believed to be reliable, but the information is not guaranteed. In addition, events since the information was collected may have altered the institution's financial condition.


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The latest in an annual series of monographs about issues facing K-12 leaders in education technology has been published by the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN). Major concerns this year: online safety, emergency planning, digital identity management, Internet2, and standards and trends aimed at facilitating technology integration. The material also takes a look at the role of chief technology officers (CTOs) in K-12 school systems.
One monograph, titled "Safety and Learning in the Era of Social Networking," explores potential problems for users of social-networking sites on the internet. Such sites might have great educational potential, the monograph notes, but students might think–erroneously–that they are posting information about their interests, activities, and other personal details solely for their friends.
The monograph says students need to understand that their postings are usually accessible by anyone who uses the internet. It cautions that online social networking can create virtual bookmarks that could come back to haunt today's young people later on, such as when they are in college or in a job.
Another monograph, "Emergency Planning for IT, Data, and Communications Needs," addresses the fact that, with so many schools relying on technology for daily functions, school leaders also must be aware of related vulnerabilities. The article aims to help school leaders develop emergency-response and data-recovery plans.
Meanwhile, a compendium entry titled "The Highly Qualified CTO" provides an overview of standards, education, and support for ed-tech leaders. While last year's edition explored the emerging role of such leaders, this year's delves into requirements and resources that define and support the CTO position. It also looks at how the position can differ from one school district to another, and it examines ways to help CTOs become effective leaders in technology, school administration, instruction, and business. A monograph titled "Inventing the Next-Generation Internet" discusses Internet2 and how schools can benefit from its advanced technologies.
Keith Krueger, CoSN's chief executive, said this year's compendium is "loaded with 'need to know' information" for ed-tech leaders, including anecdotes describing best practices and lessons learned in the field. He called it "a great guide" for those "interested in leveraging technology to make a difference in teaching and learning."
PDF versions of this year's monographs, as well as those from four previous annual editions, are available to CoSN members without charge. Non-members can purchase copies of individual monographs or complete compendiums through CoSN's web site.
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Your body is your lifelong friend; you do absolutely everything together every second of every day.
Studies have shown that giving love, attention and compassion benefit both the receiver AND the giver. Imagine the double impact you can have by offering your body daily doses of love, attention, compassion, interaction and bonding.
Take a few seconds every day, no matter where you are, to build an attentive, compassionate relationship with your body.


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Category : Bird Food
Safflower seeds are a useful but relatively uncommon type of birds but because of their great nutrition and which birds eat them, they are gradually growing in popularity among backyard birders.
How to Feed Safflower Seeds
Because many birds that prefer safflower are larger species that require adequate perching space, safflower seeds are best offered in large hopper, tube, or platform feeders. Any feeder that can accommodate whole sunflower seeds will also be suitable for offering safflower seeds.
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