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International Organization
International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement
Years of Data Collection
Phase 1: 1989-1991
Phase 2: 1991-1993
Phase 3: 1994-1996
Purpose In countries throughout the world, demographic, social, and economic changes are driving an accelerating demand for early childhood services. At the same time, a growing body of research is demonstrating the long-term benefits of high-quality early childhood programs, thus increasing the general awareness of the importance of children's early years. These developments point to a need for sound and adequate information on which to base early childhood services. The IEA Preprimary Project is a response to the dearth of information about children 's care and education experiences prior to formal schooling.
Some key questions inspired by current trends in early childhood care and education that have dictated the objectives and design of each phase of the Preprimary Project are as follows:
Phase 1:
What kinds of early childhood care and education services do families use in various countries around the world?
What are factors (socioeconomic, cultural) that influence parents ' choice of early childhood care arrangements for their 4-year-old children?
What are the characteristics of the early childhood care and education settings parents choose for their 4-year-olds?
Phase 2:
What is the "quality of Life" for 4-year-old children in such settings as pre-schools, child care centers, and family day care homes?
How do adults' educational values and expectations for 4-year-olds affect the way they (parents, teachers, caregivers) organize environments and activities for these children and the way they interact with these children?
In any given nation, how does the "quality of life" for 4-year-old children in early childhood settings compare with that of 4-year-old children in early childhood settings in other nations?
What is the relationship between children's developmental status and specific structural features and/or interactional processes of care/education settings?
Phase 3:
What is the relationship between 4-year-old children's experiences in care/education settings and their later developmental status?
What role might early childhood care and education play in preparing children for formal schooling?
The approach of the project has also been governed by methodological considerations about the study of young children and by the multi-disciplinary perspectives that guide public policy in the area of early childhood services. An additional consideration has been the relative lack of knowledge about preprimary service as compared with knowledge about services at other educational levels (elementary and secondary school).
To guide public policy formulation, each participating country's national study will provide timely information tailored to address that country's most salient issues and gaps in knowledge. In addition, the cross-national analyses will provide a valuable comparative baseline. By examining a greater range of variation in early childhood experiences than occurs within any one country, researchers will be able to test the cross-cultural generalizability of country-specific explanations of child development and early school achievement. The Preprimary Project is designed to extend scientific knowledge about early socialization and to provide data to evaluate early childhood models aimed at promoting the wellbeing of children.
Organization and Management Fifteen IEA member countries have participated in one or more phases of the Preprimary Project. Each participating country has established a national research center, appointed a national research coordinator to supervise the study, and assembled additional staff to coordinate data collection and analysis. In its capacity as international coordinating center, the High/Scope Foundation has appointed a research team to provide general supervision of project activities and to provide technical assistance to participating countries. Dr. Leslie Kish, a noted expert in the field of international sampling, works cooperatively with the participating countries and the ICC staff to provide technical assistance with sampling issues.
The international coordinator, deputy international coordinator, and international project center are located at High/Scope. The international coordinator chairs the international project committee, which is comprised of those who put the study into operation (national research coordinators, international steering committee, and international coordinator). National research coordinators meet once a year, or sometimes more frequently.
Design The three interrelated phases of the Preprimary Project are designed to:
Identify and describe the types of early childhood care and education settings used by the families with 4-year-old children
Describe the processes that occur within the context of various types of early childhood settings
Look at the differential effects of these settings on children's later development.
Phase 1: Belgium (French), China (PRC), Germany (Federal Republic), Finland, Hong Kong, Italy, Nigeria, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, and the United States.
Phase 2: Belgium (French), China (PRC), Finland, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Nigeria, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Spain (Catalonia), Thailand, and the United States.
Phase 3: Same countries as in Phase 2. Follow-up of children at age 7, who were observed in Phase 2 at age 4.
Phase 1:
In each participating nation, researchers identified a probability sample of children 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 years old and interviewed their families using a household survey questionnaire. In most countries, multi-stage stratified cluster sampling procedures were used. The Phase 1 achieved sample sizes ranged from 424 in Belgium (Fr.) to 12,835 in China (PRC). In 7 of the 11 participating countries (China, Finland, Hong Kong, Italy, Nigeria, Thailand, United States), response rates were 80% or higher.
Phase 2:
The population of settings included the major types of settings used by families (as indicated by Phase 1 data or by other information sources) and settings of particular interest to policy makers. It was expected that each participating country would identify at least two major types of extra-familial settings for the study. In addition, whenever feasible, countries would include familial care as a type of setting (to include children receiving only this form of care).
To achieve levels of statistical power in data analyses commensurate with likely magnitudes of effects, researchers needed to include a sufficient number of settings. Preliminary considerations suggested that it would be sufficient to sample a minimum of 24 settings of each major extra-familial type, assuming that the total number of children attending each type of extra-familial settings sampled was at least 96. Within each setting selected, researchers randomly chose one or more children for inclusion in the study.
Procedures and Summary of Content
Phase 1: This phase was conducted between 1987 and 1991 and consisted of a household survey of families with 4-year-old children. Researchers in each of the 11 Phase 2 countries interviewed a representative sample of families. In doing so, they used the joint-national project directors-developed instrument, the Parent/Guardian Interview, which asked about the types of formal and informal care arrangements families use for their 4-year-olds.
Other information collected in the interview included the number of different settings attended by children, the reasons families use care/education services, the amount of time children spent in their various settings, family satisfaction with services, family background, and a detailed description of a typical day in the child 's life. The design of Phase 1 allowed researchers to establish a typology of settings and to examine the patterns of use of various settings and to examine the patterns of use of various settings as they relate to a number of variables, such as urban/rural residence and family characteristics.
Funding to complete the Phase 1 data analysis and to prepare the final report were delayed and the timeline was revised by the steering committee and international coordinating center. The final report will be published in Fall 1994 jointly by Pergamon Press and the High/Scope Press.
Phase 2: This phase of the Preprimary Project is called the Quality of Life Study. It is an observation study that nationally and cross-nationally examines the characteristics of settings experienced by 4-year-old children and the relationship between the children's developmental status and their experiences in these settings. The 15 countries participating in Phase 2 observed the major settings identified in their national Phase 1 Preprimary Project.
Three key types of setting processes were addressed through on-site observations during Phase 2: adults' organization of the children 's time, children's activities, and adults' behaviors. The children observed in each setting were assessed with respect to developmental criteria (language development, fine-motor coordination).
Along with the observation and assessment data, interviews and questionnaires were used to collect several other types of information, including: structural characteristics of settings (such as adult-child ratio, group size, management features, staff qualifications, and materials and equipment); family background data (such as socioeconomic information and household composition); and adult perceptions (such as educational values and expectations for children).
Phase 3: The third and final phase of the Preprimary Project is a follow-up study of the children observed at age 4. The 4-year-old children selected for observation and assessment in Phase 2 will be reassessed at age 7, the age when children from all participating countries will have completed at least a year of primary school. The evaluation at age 7 will draw on many sources to gather information about the children, including school records, interviews with teachers and parents, and assessment tests. Through the use of a wide variety of data sources, it will be possible to determine the effects of children's experiences in various settings during the preschool years.
Four general areas will be assessed in Phase 3:
child developmental status (including cognitive, language, social/emotional, and academic)
family background
teacher and classroom characteristics
national curriculum
Using measures and guidelines from national research coordinators, the international coordinating center has developed measures for each of the areas. Participating countries are pilot-testing these measures between January and June 1994 with final measures to be determined in Fall 1994.
Data Collection and Analyses
Phase 1: Researchers in each participating country used household survey procedures to gather data directly from families with preschool-aged children about their use of early childhood care and education services. The data were coded and sent to the international coordinating center where the cross-national data analyses were completed. The finding volume containing a wealth of descriptive information about the use of early childhood services in various countries is being published in Fall 1994.
Additional reporting activities included presentations at the 1990 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association meeting and at the 1992 annual meeting of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Phase 2: Data collection consisted of the following components:
In each early childhood setting selected, observers used the 3 observation systems to collect data on two nonconsecutive mornings.
The teacher/caregiver in each selected setting completed a setting-information about their beliefs about the importance of specific areas of development for young children (expectations).
Data collectors administered 2 to 5 Child Developmental Status measures to each child and administered a family background interview and a "beliefs" questionnaire to the parent/guardian of each child.
With the data obtained through observations, assessments, interviews, and questionnaires, researchers are evaluating the effects of different types of care settings on child development by exploring the relationships among the structural features of settings, the socialization processes occurring in settings, various features of the child's background, and the child's developmental status.
An early Phase 2 reporting activity was conducted at the 1989 annual meeting of the National Association for the Education of Young Children in a symposium co-sponsored with Organisation Modiale pour l'education Prescolaire (OMEP). The Phase 2 findings will be reported in a set of six monographs:
#1 Teacher/parent beliefs about children's development
#2 Provider survey findings presenting data bout the characteristics of group settings in various nations
#3 and #4 Observation system findings. Observation system findings will be the major results used to develop a new view of "quality" in early childhood programs, a view based on process characteristics such as adult/child interactions and adult involvement. The monographs will present findings about the amount of time children spend in different areas of learning, how adults interact with children, and who determines how children spend their time in early childhood settings. Findings will be available for various types of U.S. settings and for different types of settings in other nations, producing a very rich body of data for early childhood professionals and policy makers.
#5 Child assessment findings from each participating nation will be reported. In the United States, these findings will provide information related to the first of the six U.S. national educational goals, which states that "by the end of the decade all children in America will start school ready to learn." Phase 2 will provide information about the developmental status of children in many areas (cognitive, language, social competence) as they enter the formal educational system. With the study's design, researchers will be able to examine the relationship between children's developmental status and their preschool experiences, in the United States and in other countries.
#6 Causal models of the complete set of findings will present the major cross-national findings for Phase 2.
In connection with Phase 2, the High/Scope Foundation is preparing a set of 15 videotapes that illustrate the variety of early childhood settings encountered in various Phase 2 participating countries. Each of the 15 countries is represented by a 45-minute videotape that describes the care/education settings available to families and the nature of children's experiences in each setting. The set of tapes will show how facilities, materials, teaching styles, and program philosophies vary from setting to setting, and from country to country. They will reveal how political, socioeconomic, and cultural differences worldwide impact young children's development.
Phase 2 preliminary data were reported at the 1993 annual meeting of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The international coordinator and international deputy coordinator presented preliminary findings about teacher and parent beliefs about important areas of development for 4-year-old children.
Researchers outlined ideas for an IEA study.
The IEA General Assembly approved the planning group's draft proposal; an international project steering committee was appointed; an international coordinator and a coordinating center were selected.
The international steering committee and international coordinating center completed the final proposal for the three-phase project; the General Assembly approved the proposal.
Phase 2
The Preprimary Project co-sponsored a symposium at the NAEYC annual meeting.
National research coordinators and the deputy international coordinator made presentations at the AERA annual meeting.
The international coordinating center and international steering committee presented Phase 2 (Quality of Life Study) and Phase 3 (Follow-up Study) workplan to the IEA General Assembly. (June)
Phase 1 data collection was completed.
Phase 2 data collection was initiated.
Phase 1 national data analyses were completed.
National project coordinators presented major Phase 1 findings at the NAEYC annual meeting.
Phase 2 data collection was completed in 13 of 15 countries.
Phase 1 cross-national data analyses were completed.
Phase 3 measures were developed for pilot-testing.
Phase 2 reports timeline and contents were revised.
The international coordinator presented the Phase 2 report with policy implications and the Phase 3 proposal to the IEA General Assembly; the IEA General Assembly approved the Phase 3 proposal. (September)
Phase 2 findings were presented at the NAEYC annual meeting.
The Phase 1 findings volume will be published by Pergamon Press and by High/Scope Press.
Phase 2 national and cross-national data analyses are being conducted.
Phase 2 Monograph #1 - teacher and parent beliefs about children's development will be published.
Phase 3 pilot-testing is being conducted.
Phase 3 data collection will begin.
Phase 2 cross-national data analyses will be conducted.
Phase 2 Monograph #2 - group-setting characteristics will be published.
Phase 2 Monographs #3 and #4 - observation system findings will be published.
Phase 2 Monograph #5 - child assessment findings will be published.
Phase 3 data collection will be completed.
Phase 2 Monograph #6 - causal models of the complete set of findings will be published.
How Nations Serve Young Children: Profiles of Child Care and Education in 14 Countries. Ypsilanti, Michigan: High/Scope Press. (1989)
Families Speak: Early Childhood Care and Education in 11 Countries. Report of Phase 1 of the IEA Preprimary Project. Oxford: Pergamon Press and Ypsilanti, Michigan: High/Scope Press. (1994)
Phase 2 findings report will be published 1994-95.
Phase 2 Monograph #1 - Teacher/parent beliefs about children's development. (1994)
Phase 2 Monograph #2 - Provider survey findings. (1995)
Phase 2 Monographs #3 and #4 - Observation system findings. (1996)
Phase 2 Monograph #5 - Child assessment findings. (1996)
Name IEA Preprimary Project -- Phase 1
Description Information about families' use of early childhood services collected using household survey procedures with nationally representative samples of families in 11 countries. Data include types of services used, reasons for using services, cost, problems, and satisfaction with services. A portion of each country's file contains a detailed description of a 24-hour period in the 4-year-old child's life, including where the child was and who was supervising the child. Finally, the data include family background information. (Countries: Belgium, China [PRC], Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Nigeria, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, United States)
To whom available To be determined.
Restrictions To be determined.
By what means available To be determined.
Charge to user To be determined.
When available January 1995 (Phase 1 of the 3-phase IEA Preprimary Project is completed. As the IEA international coordinating center for this project, High/Scope has prepared the database for Phase 1, and will send a copy of the database to IEA headquarters, where it will become part of the overall set of IEA databases.)
For further information about access to this database, contact:
Patricia P. Olmsted
High/Scope Educational Research Foundation
600 North River Street
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48198
telephone: 313/ 485-2000
facsimile: 313/ 485-0704
electronic mail: email@example.com
Funding Each participating country is responsible for locating the funds and other resources necessary to conduct the Preprimary Project nationally. Support to the international coordinating center has been provided by government agencies (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Education), the National Academy of Sciences, and foundations (Carnegie Corporation, High/Scope Foundation, Packard Foundation, Pew Charitable Trust, Spencer Foundation).
Information Sources
Dr. David P. Weikart, International Coordinator and International Project Committee Chair High/Scope Educational Research Foundation
600 North River Street
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48198-2898
telephone: 313/ 485-2000
facsimile: 313/ 485-0704
Dr. Patricia P. Olmsted, International Deputy Coordinator
High/Scope Educational Research Foundation
600 North River Street
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48198-2898
telephone: 313/ 485-2000
facsimile: 313/ 485-0704
e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement Secretariat c/o SVO
Sweelinckplein 14
2517 GK The Hague THE NETHERLANDS
telephone: 31-70-346-96-79
facsimile: 31-70-360-99-51
e-mail: email@example.com
Gordon M. Ambach, U.S. Liaison to IEA
Council of Chief State School Officers
One Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Suite 700
Washington, D.C. 20001-1431
telephone: 202/ 408-5505
facsimile: 202/ 408-8076
e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Bridgman, A.
1989 The IEA Preprimary Project: How a dream became reality. Childhood Education. 65:157-159.
High/Scope Educational Research Foundation
1988 IEA Preprimary Project International Study: Overview, Parent/Guardian Interview, Sampling Information, and Funding Information. High/Scope, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
1990 IEA Preprimary Project. Status reports prepared for the Board on International Comparative Studies in Education. David P. Weikart. September and December.
1991 IEA Preprimary Project. Status report prepared for the Board on International Comparative Studies in Education. Ellyn J. Zeve. April and September.
1992 IEA Preprimary Project. Status report prepared for the Board on International Comparative Studies in Education. Patricia P. Olmsted. January, April, and September.
1993 IEA Preprimary Project. Status report prepared for the Board on International Comparative Studies in Education. Shannon Lockhart. January. Patricia P. Olmsted. May and October.
1994 IEA Preprimary Project. Status report prepared for the Board on International Comparative Studies in Education. Shannon Lockhart. January and April.
International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement
1990 IEA Preprimary Project Phase 2: Quality of Life Study and Phase 3: Follow-up Study Workplan. Submitted to the IEA General Assembly by the International Coordinating Center and International Steering Committee. June.
1993 Activities, Institutions, and People: IEA Guidebook 1993-1994. IEA, The Hague, The Netherlands.
International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement and High/Scope Educational Research Foundation
1986 Parent/Guardian Interview: U.S. Child Care Survey. IEA, Stockholm; High/Scope, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Olmsted, Patricia P.
1992 A cross-national perspective on the demand for and supply of early childhood services. In Booth, A. (Editor), Child Care in the 1990s: Trends and Consequences. Hillsdale, New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Olmsted, P.P., and H. Hoas
1989 Preschool teacher training in Finland, Hong Kong, Italy, and Thailand: Accounts from the IEA Preprimary Project. Childhood Education. 65:283-287.
Olmsted, Patricia P., and David P. Weikart
1988 IEA-Preprimary Project. Presentation to the Board on International Comparative Studies in Education. November.
Olmsted, P.P., and D.P. Weikart, Editors
1989 How Nations Serve Young Children: Profiles of Child Care and Education in 14 Countries. Ypsilanti, Michigan: High/Scope Press.
1993 Families Speak: Early Childhood Care and Education in 11 Countries. Report of Phase 1 of the IEA Preprimary Project. Oxford: Pergamon Press and Ypsilanti, Michigan: High/Scope Press.
NOTE: This study summary was reviewed and edited by Patricia Olmsted at the High/Scope Educational Research Foundation in Ypsilanti, Michigan on June 24, 1994; Olmsted provided database information on December 1, 1994.


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So it's my first time in South America. I'm glad I got the opportunity to head to Chile as it is one of the greatest countries I have been to when it comes to nature. Living in the Town of Viña Del Mar, labeled the 'Garden City' due to having many flowers and tropical trees growing in the middle of winter has a lot of rich history along with the rest of Chile. To my left I have the Pacific Ocean and to my right the ever so beautiful Andes Mountains which can be seen as far as the eye can see. I have two more weeks left but next week I plan to go to the Atacama Desert which is the driest in the world. There I will encounter pink flamingos, steamy geysers and an amazing view of the stars at night. I'll make sure to keep everyone posted. Happy travels everyone!
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./bin/database-writer --spring.config.location=app.properties. This will open the xlr-shell
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A 4-year-old boy identified as Abdulrahman Dalha who was kidnapped at Zangon Rimi quarters in Ungoggo Local Government Area of the state by the Kano State Police Command.
In a statement released and made available to newsmen by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Abdullahi Haruna confirmed the rescue of the boy.
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According to Haruna, "a complaint was received on Nov. 10 at about 1500hrs at Zango Police Division that unknown persons have kidnapped one Abdulrahman Dalha, a four-year-old boy of Zango quarters, Ungoggo LGA of Kano State, demanding N4 million as ransom.
He said the command's Anti-kidnapping team of Operation Puff-Adder was immediately mobilised and directed to track down, arrest and bring the perpetrators to book within 24 hours.
He said the operatives swung into action and arrested the principal suspect at Zangon Dakata quarters while planning to collect the ransom.
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The Police spokesman said the principal suspect, Anas Isa, 22, confessed to the commission of the crime and led Puff-Adder operatives to the house of his aunty at Inusawa village in Ungoggo Local Government Area where the kidnapped victim was rescued.
"His accomplice, Umar Hassan popularly known as Liman of Zangon Rimi, a relative to the victim was apprehended. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigation was concluded," he said.
He,therefore, called on the residents of the state to continue to cooperate with the police by giving timely information for prompt response.


text: Organic solvent syndrome; Psycho-organic syndrome; Chronic solvent encephalopathyThis poisoning is from swallowing or breathing in (inhaling) nail polish.This article is for information only. DO NOT use it to treat or manage an actual poison exposure. If you or someone you are with has an exposure, call your local emergency number (such as 911), or your local poison center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States.Poisonous ingredients include:Toluene Butyl acetate Ethyl acetate Dibutyl phthalate Where Found These ingredients can be found in various fingernail polishes. Note: This list may not be all-inclusive. Symptoms Below are symptoms of nail polish poisoning in different parts of the body. BLADDER AND KIDNEYS Increased need to urinateEYES, EARS, NOSE, AND THROAT Eye irritation and possible eye damage GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM Nausea and vomitingAbdominal painHEART AND BLOOD CIRCULATIONChest painIrregular heartbeat LUNGSDifficulty breathingSlowed breathing rateShortness of breathNERVOUS SYSTEMDrowsinessBalance problemsComaEuphoria (high feeling)HallucinationsHeadacheSeizuresStupor (confusion, decreased level of consciousness)Walking problems Home Care DO NOT make the person throw up. Seek immediate emergency medical care. Before Calling Emergency Determine the following information:The person's age, weight, and condition The name of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known) The time it was swallowed The amount swallowed Poison Control Your local poison center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible. What to Expect at the Emergency Room The health care provider will measure and monitor the person's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Blood and urine tests will be done. Symptoms will be treated as needed. The person may receive:Airway and breathing support, including oxygen. In extreme cases, a tube may be passed through the mouth into the lungs to prevent aspiration. A breathing machine (ventilator) would then be needed.Chest x-ray.ECG (electrocardiogram, or heart tracing).Endoscopy -- a camera down the throat to see burns in the esophagus and stomach.Fluids through a vein (by IV).Irrigation (washing of the skin and eyes), which may occur every few hours for several days.Medicines to treat symptoms.Skin debridement (surgical removal of burned skin).Tube through the mouth into the stomach (rarely) to wash out the stomach (gastric lavage). Outlook (Prognosis) How well a person does depends on the amount of poison swallowed and how quickly treatment is received. The faster a person gets medical help, the better the chance for recovery. Nail polish tends to come in small bottles, so serious poisoning is unlikely if only one bottle was swallowed. However, always seek immediate emergency medical care.Some people sniff nail polish on purpose to get intoxicated (drunk) by the fumes. Over time these people, as well as those working in poorly ventilated nail salons, can develop a condition known as "painter syndrome." This is a permanent condition that causes walking problems, speech problems, and memory loss. Painter syndrome may also be called organic solvent syndrome, psycho-organic syndrome, and chronic solvent encephalopathy (CSE). CSE can also cause symptoms such as headache, fatigue, mood disturbances, sleep disorders, and possible behavioral changes.Sudden death is possible in some nail polish poisoning cases.ReferencesMeehan TJ. Approach to the poisoned patient. In: Walls RM, Hockberger RS, Gausche-Hill M, eds. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2018:chap 139.Wang GS, Buchanan JA. Hydrocarbons. In: Walls RM, Hockberger RS, Gausche-Hill M, eds. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2018:chap 152.BACK TO TOP


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According to Gwen Bell's Best of 2009, today's category is shop…online or offline. Now, I don't do much shopping, probably not as much as I should if you were to really take a hard look at it. But it's just not my thing. I don't prefer to shop. Still, I do the occasional gift buying, particularly for my wife, but sometimes just for me. To that end, I believe I have a couple of recommendations
- Schulz's Florist is the best florist in the city in my opinion. I mean, it's the only one I shop at and my wife is tremendously impressed with their arrangements. Their online presence is currently undergoing renovation, but I've found that the best way to buy flowers is always to go pick them out yourself. The staff is always helpful and friendly and I apparently go there enough that they remember who I am.
- Swag's Sport Shoes is where I do all my running shoe shopping. They're knowledgeable and friendly. And, according to their website, I'm not the only one who thinks so…they're one of the top 4 running stores in the country. I just completed a purchase there last night Aside: Thank you D. for the gift certificate and pictures are soon to follow of the new adidas Supernovae that will carry me to my marathon goal.
Now then, since I last posted, I entered a new age bracket. I turned 35 on Wednesday. There was some fanfare, but as it was an extremely busy day, the excitement was mostly muted. I did, however, have a very nice birthday. To help celebrate that fact, I'm posting here a list of things that I had written down on my thirtieth birthday of things that it had taken me that long to learn. The first 20 are the originals. I've added a few more at the end to cover the last 5 years.For your edification:
20 things it has taken me 30 years to learn
- Pre-drill the damn holes.
- Don't lie…ever!
- You may not be responsible for the whole earth, but you can be responsible for yourself.
- Fractions really are important.
- Write it down…twice if necessary.
- Your parents can teach you most everything you need to know, but you're not going to listen anyway.
- Take pride in the way you look because many people judge you based on that very look.
- Swearing changes nothing…but it does relieve some pressure.
- The batting cage and the shower are the two best places to think.
- Credit is a vicious thing.
- Pick your team and stick with them.
- There is a lot of gray area in matters of religion, politics and ethics.
- Just because you can lift it by yourself doesn't mean you should.
- Don't take somebody's word for it, explore your interests for yourself.
- Health and wealth both contribute to happiness, but you can be happy without one of them.
- Keep the protractor you buy in grade school.
- A good book always beats a good television program.
- Keep an umbrella in your car.
- Being mean doesn't help you or the person you're mean to.
- If you don't want the world to know your secret, don't tell anyone.
- A decent cup of coffee almost always has either chocolate or whipped cream.
- Just because you started the movie doesn't mean you have to finish it, although if you paid for it, you might as well.
- There is no better relaxation than a well-timed nap.
- You can sleep anywhere with a decent pillow.
So there it is, my collective wisdom over the past 35 years. I would say, for the most part, it has been a good three and a half decades and I can only hope that the next 35 will be as good. This is also my last day of work for the year which is very exciting. I'm looking forward to some time off to be spent with family and friends. However, I do hope that this is not the last you've heard of the Conspiracy for the year. Surely there will be more in coming days. Stay tuned!
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(Originally written, as with previous post, 9/16/14. At that time I titled it "The Tongue.")
In the previous blog, the last point I made was Point 4, but I want to start here with that:
Communication is key. Talking—and, more importantly, listening—is uniquely human, what distinguishes humans from animals, at least with regards to leaving legacy. (Animals do communicate, but for the purpose of short-term needs related to survival. Humans are able to think conceptually in terms of future, past, imaginary and theoretical concepts, hierarchy, eternity—in short, outside themselves. We need to relate to legacy with that in mind.)
One point that spins off that, for me, is that, if I'm choosing to look at eternal concepts to find what's significant for legacy, I have to look at God's Word. God invests in the eternal, and two things that are eternal are PEOPLE and HIS WORD. He felt that what he had to say was important enough to write it down, important enough that He would even call the Person He sent as His direct representative THE WORD.
The book of James, chapter 3, talks primarily about the tongue and about guarding it carefully. "You can tame a tiger, but you can't tame a tongue—it's never been done," paraphrases Eugene Peterson's version, THE MESSAGE.
I came up with two sayings which I want to throw into the mix as part of my legacy, specifically about the tongue:
- Blessed is he [she] who has nothing to say and says it. Many people prattle on (I love that word!*) out of nervousness or desire for significance, not realizing that often the greatest gift is silence, the most profound statements those left implied, the most meaningful times those of listening with the heart. A couple, or friends, who grow to really know each other, can sit in silence for long periods, simply enjoying each other's company. The more intimate I am with someone, the less I need to say.
- How do you know when you've said too much? Usually after you've already said it. We can't take back words. The childhood song, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never harm me," is so NOT true! Lincoln called Harriet Beecher Stowe "the little woman who wrote the book that started this great war." Words indeed start wars, and worse.
*A Wycliffe Bible translator—something I aspired to become in my mid-20's—called himself "a word-happy wanderer." I am that. I love words, and sometimes think of certain words that I would love to put into a special category because they are mellifluous (that's one of the words, one that illustrates the concept)—words that somehow capture the imagination, spark the synapses, embed images into permanent berths in my brain. I love making words flow, and I appreciate so much that quality in what I read and listen to. That is a legacy I would love to leave. It starts—and continues—here.


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Sep. 23, 2020
Local government
Sep. 11, 2020
Union consults in advance of negotiationsThe HK Kommunal local government union is consulting members for their proposals on what should be included in the upcoming public sector negotiations. Normally the union organises workplace visits across the country, but this year there an online survey because of the continuing impact of COVID-19. HK Kommunal underlines the importance of the consultation and being able to present a series of demands that have wide support across the membership. There had been some discussion about postponing negotiations and extending agreements for a year but this is not confirmed and so consultations continue and negotiations are likely to start early in 2021 with current agreements due to expire in March.
Sep. 10, 2020
Unions aim for more full-time work in local government negotiationsNegotiations are underway in local government and while unions are aiming for a real pay increase they are also setting their sights on improvements in other working conditions. They want more investment in competence development and training during working time. However, a key demand is for more full-time work. Around two thirds of health and social care workers and 40% of those in childcare and education work part-time. Unions argue that this does not make the sector attractive and that full-time hours are needed to deliver decent pay. They also point to the benefits to the quality of services and health and safety and particularly in the current situation the increase in infection control that would come from fewer shift changes.
Sep. 09, 2020
Union calls for public-sector wide pay riseIn anticipation of annual pay negotiations, the GÖD public service union has written to the government calling for sustained, real increases in pay and allowances for all public sector workers. The union argues that public employees have faced increasingly difficult working conditions as they have responded to the pandemic and its knock-on effects on employment and the economy by maintaining quality public services. The union points out the importance of public services to support Austria as a successful international economy and that a pay rise for the public sector would make an important contribution to domestic demand and economic recovery. The current pay agreement runs until the end of December this year and the GÖD wants a prompt start to the negotiations to ensure that pay increases apply from 1 January 2021.
Sep. 09, 2020
Negotiations get off to disappointing startPublic services union ver.di reports that the first exchange with employers in the negotiations covering 2.3 million federal and municipal workers was a disappointment. The union has set out a series of key demands with the main one being a 4.8% pay rise with a minimum increase of EUR 150 a month. While the employers responded with some positive words about the efforts of public service workers during the pandemic they didn't come up with a pay offer. In fact, they underlined the challenges facing public finances and called for a long-term deal rather than the 12-month agreement demanded by ver.di. The union has launched a photo petition to support the negotiations, the next round of which takes place on 19-20 September.
Aug. 27, 2020
Tripartite agreement includes measures on pay in health and careTrade unions, employers and the government have signed a major agreement which sets out a range of measures for the coming two years. These cover green and energy issues as well as plans to increase unemployment benefit and pensions. Health workers dealing with COVID-19 will see a 30% increase on pay for the period August-December this year, around 6000 employees will benefit. There is also additional funding for municipalities to ensure that the collective agreement covering childcare nurses is fully implemented. This will particularly affect workers in small towns guaranteeing that they receive the minimum rate. The tripartite agreement also sees moves towards ratification of ILO Convention 154 on promoting collective bargaining and initial steps to ratify Convention 151 on labour relations in public services. This could be an important development as currently civil servants don't have the right to collective bargaining.
Aug. 27, 2020
Week of action in health and social care and push for higher minimum wageThe FNV trade union is involved in two major campaigns. The first, running from 1-5 September, is a nationwide action across health and social care in response to COVID-19. The union wants to see proper recognition of the role played by health and social care workers and is calling for better pay and working conditions, reduced workloads and more autonomy for workers. The FNV is underlining the importance of preparing for a second wave of the pandemic and argues that action is needed to make the health and care sectors more attractive to increase recruitment. Meanwhile, the union is running a campaign and petition across local government to establish a EUR 14 an hour minimum wage. Six local authorities have already signed up and the plan is to develop the campaign over the next six months in the lead up to the general election in March next year.
Aug. 27, 2020
Union sets out main demands for federal and municipal bargainingThe collective bargaining committee of the ver.di public services union has agreed on a claim for a 4.8% pay increase (minimum EUR 150 a month) for the upcoming negotiations covering 2.3 million workers employed by the federal government and municipalities. The union is calling for appropriate recognition of the key role that many public service workers have played in response to COVID-19. Ver.di wants a 12-month agreement and demands also include a EUR 100 increase for apprentices/trainees. There are several other elements to the claim covering extension and improvement in the part-time work scheme for older workers, equalisation of working time between East and West, additional holidays and some specific issues related to the health sector, including shift work and Sunday work allowances. The first negotiations take place on 1 September.
Aug. 26, 2020
Confederation calls for new approach to public sector payIn response to a new government development strategy, the OPZZ trade union confederation has emphasised the need to ensure decent pay in the public services and has expressed concern about government proposals to freeze public sector pay in 2021. OPZZ argues that current levels of pay fail to make the public sector attractive to new recruits and there are problems with fluctuating employment levels while workers face increasing responsibilities and workloads. The confederation underlines the link between quality services and quality employment and the important of effective tax, legal, health and other services as a basis for an innovative and competitive economy. It is calling for a new approach to determining public sector pay with a possible link to economic growth.
Jul. 27, 2020
Government confirms pay rise for one in five in public sectorAround 900000 out of the total of 4.4 million public sector workers will see pay increases this year of between 2% and 3.1%. This is ahead of the current inflation rate of 0.8%. While unions have welcomed the increases they have highlighted the fact that many workers have lost out after 10 years of pay freezes or below-inflation rises. The latest pay increases cover the armed forces, judiciary and senior civil servants (2%), police and prison staff in England and Wales (2.5%), doctors and dentists (2.8%) and teachers in England (3.1%). Health unions have called for early negotiations for the next pay increase which is due in 2021 while most social care workers are excluded as they are employed by private companies. Workers in local government are currently voting on whether to accept a 2.75% increase. Unions fear that the government is already looking for more pay restraint in future negotiations.
Jul. 27, 2020
Agreement for municipal and health managersThe Fp Cgil, Cisl Fp and Uil Fpl public service federations have finalised a new collective agreement covering around 15000 managers in local and regional government and the health service. The agreement covers the period 2016-2018 and includes a pay rise of 3.48% which follows the other public sector agreements for that period. Apart from pay, there are provisions covering trade union relations, work-life balance and leave arrangements, including support for women who are victims of violence. The agreement also establishes a joint body to look at innovation and service improvement and there is a commitment to start negotiations on an agreement covering 2019-2021. Only one public sector agreement for the 2016-18 period is now outstanding - the one covering employees of the Presidency and Council of Ministers.
Jul. 13, 2020
Nordic unions coordinate their anti-austerity messageThe main municipal unions in the Nordic region - Fagforbundet (Norway), Kommunal (Sweden), JHL (Finland) and FOA (Denmark) - have called on government and municipal employers to work together with unions to tackle the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. They argue that local and regional authorities need the finance to maintain jobs as well as the pay and condition of the municipal workforce and that these will be crucial to the economic recovery. The unions stress above all that austerity cannot be the answer and that the contribution of municipal workers should be recognised with funding for wage settlements and the services they provide.
Jul. 10, 2020
5% for library workers but no agreement in central governmentWorkers in public libraries are set to get a 5% pay increase in a new collective agreement running from 1 July 2020 to 1 July 2021. A 3% pay rise will be backdated to 1 January and a further 2% increase will follow in January 2021. There will also be an overtime bonus for part-time workers, abolition of youth pay rates and limits on use of temporary contracts. However, the additional payment for Sunday work will be reduced and unions are unhappy about limited notice of rosters. Meanwhile unions have rejected a pay offer for central government workers arguing that a 0.7% pay increase and € 225 lump sum payment are inadequate recognition of the services provided by workers, particularly in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Jul. 10, 2020
Unions challenge government to implement agreementsThe FSC-CCOO and FeSP-UGT have taken the government to task over the failure to implement a series of agreements. Around 200 FSC-CCOO activists protested outside the public services directorate on 9 July over employment, equality and, pay and other issues. The union wants action over jobs to make up some of the 43,000 that have been cut over the past 10 years. They also highlight the failure to properly implement equality plans and are calling for last year's agreement on pay to be put into effect to partially compensate for the 14% fall in purchasing power since austerity measures were in force. Staff in state museums are due to strike on 19 and 26 July over these issues. Meanwhile, the FeSP-UGT federation has highlighted the government's failure to reduce temporary employment which has risen from just under 17% to nearly 21% over the past four years but is much higher in some parts of the public services such as healthcare where it tops 46%.
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Blowing bubbles is not just for kids. We all need to take time out from our busy schedules on a daily basis. Ideally, we should all meditate, or take a walk in nature. But, some of us just can't get this together, so I suggest a 5 min bubble blowing session. Blowing bubbles, releases both physical and emotional tension. It offers us an opportunity to blow our troubles away, even if, only temporarily. We can use the bubbles to visualise our dreams, and aspirations. Apart from anything else, blowing bubbles is just so much fun, and if more adults blew bubbles, they would be a lot calmer. I know I need to blow some more bubbles.
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TGIF…Am I right? It's been a long week and mama's ready to sit back and enjoy her weekend. And part of my fall weekends nearly always involves Gator football. If you didn't already know, Megan and I both went to the University of Florida and take our SEC football very seriously. So, you can bet I'll be watching our boys in orange and blue dominate tomorrow! I wonder if our Moms Do Fall Fashion partner in crime, Baby Shopaholic, will be partaking in game day too? You'll have to head over to her site after you've checked out our game day style and ask her! But before you go, let's talk about what to wear on game day!
There are a couple of different ways you can show off your game day style. You can go literal with it and rock your school's merch like I've done here with this Gator sweater and Gator scarf (I had both my fellow Southern State friends and Northern folks in mind when I decided to share both of these!) OR you could simply style a look that features your school colors in accessory form like Megan and I both did for one of the game days we were together. Either way, it's totally possible to look seriously stylish while rockin' your colors!
In case you missed any of our Moms Do Fall Fashion outfit ideas this week and would like to see some fall fashion beyond our what to wear on game day ideas, I've included them all below! Plus, if you need some game day food inspo to go with your game day style inspo we have that too! Check out our favorite game day appetizer recipes. And don't forget to head over to Baby Shopaholic to see which fall trends she's been crushin' on!
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Psalm 100
A Psalm for giving thankful praise
Another family night. Pumpkin pancakes and cheesey eggs. Jack reads Psalm 100 to the family – slowly, confidently. It is the first time I hear Jack read Scripture. His little boy-voice speaking the Words of God fills my soul to brimming. Eucharisteo.
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Worship the Lord with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
Know that the Lord is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
Enter His gates with thanksgiving
and His courts with praise;
give thanks to Him and praise His name.
For the Lord is good and His love endures forever;
His faithfulness continues through all generations.
After Jack reads Psalm 100, we each choose a bag. We all fill our bag with fragments of joy, tokens of thankfulness from our home. We must offer a prayer of thanksgiving before dropping an item in the bag. Little voices whisper, thank you, Jesus, for my blankie. Jesus, thank you for Lulu's book. Bags of blessings, consecrated with the kisses of family prayers.
We unpack our bags together, sharing the fullness of iridescent grace. We laugh together, re-discover that we have an avalanche of good gifts that envelope us, like pa-pas (pacifiers), toothpaste, Tim Tebow, spiderman, Juice Plus, Prisoner red blend, Mommy's tacky Cubbies shirt, iPhones, Mac n Cheese and Pumpkin Spice K-cups. We pray together. We thank God for our bursting bags, our overflowing hearts. It is there in the posture of united thanksgiving that the Holy Spirit forges sacred steel in this generation.
We are beneficiaries of an infinite luminous mercy – a family bathed in endless grace.
Know that the Lord is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his.
Psalm 100:3.
My heart is full. My life, my family is a Psalm of thanksgiving. All is grace.


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In my journey of package-free grocery shopping, hummus was one of the first things I realized I could cut out and make myself. It's just as delicious, and better for you as it doesn't have any of those preservatives. Not to mention you can get creative with flavours! I'm a fan of a simple garlic hummus, it's so good for dipping veggies and crackers, and I actually love putting it in my salads to add extra protein and eliminate the need for high calorie/sugar-filled salad dressings.
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If you don't have the time to roast your garlic, don't worry – you can just throw in a few fresh bulbs instead! The flavour will be a little more tangy than if you roast it, so it just depends on preference! The flavour becomes more mild when it's roasted, hence why you'd use more if that's what you prefer! For these photos I just used fresh, raw garlic and it still turned out delicious!
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Emergency load reduction is a measure implemented by the System Operator and distribution
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Craving an adrenaline filled adventure that will take you out of your comfort zone? With this incredible coasteering experience for two with Savage Adventures, you can enjoy three hours of swimming, climbing and jumping off rugged sea cliffs. Explore the beautiful region of South Wales, discovering the remarkable Gower Peninsula or the coast of Pembrokeshire from a brand-new perspective. Take the leap and experience a day full of laughter, valour and action.
What's included?
- Adrenaline fuelled three hour coasteering experience for two
- Full equipment hire
- Receive photos/videos taken from the day
What do I need to know?
- Your voucher is valid for two people for 10 months
- It can be used week round, year-round
- Unfortunately, lunch is not included in this experience
- Transport to and from the meeting location is also not included
- All timings are estimates and vary on the group's ability and levels
- The minimum age is 10
- Children aged 10-17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Locations and timings will be arranged during booking due to the flexibility of activities
- All dates are subject to availability
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The men allegedly responsible for attacking "Empire" star Jussie Smollett are having a tough time cracking back into Hollywood. New reports claim Abel and Ola Osundairo are coming up empty in their attempt to secure an agent.
According to reports, the duo have tried for weeks to get representation but keep striking out despite playing "Empire" extras in the past.
We're told they've reached out to about 10 of the top agencies in Chicago and none have been interested in signing them. This especially hurts right now because it's pilot season in the TV biz, and actors like the bros can't even get auditions without an agent. What's worse is Abel actually HAD signed with the Gray Talent Group about a month before his involvement in the Jussie drama became known, and got dropped shortly afterward.
Last month, New York rapper 50 Cent trolled Jussie with an R. Kelly meme.
A few weeks ago, R&B singer and former "Empire" guest star Ne-Yo said he never believed Jussie staged his attack.
Last month, reports emerged about Smollett having his case dropped after initially facing serious jail time.
Smollett, 36, was seen arriving at a Chicago courtroom around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday for an emergency hearing. Following his court appearance, his attorneys released a statement saying that the actor's "record has been wiped clean of the filing of this tragic complaint against him." (NBC News)


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It is no secret that Lake Tahoe may experience a power outage, mostly due to weather conditions, and even though it's unavoidable at times, we know how frustrating it can be to go about your day without any power. We often don't realize how much we rely on power, until it's not accessible. Our team came up with a list of ways to keep yourself entertained and ensure that you and your family are prepared for any unplanned outages.
Go Camping / Build a Fort
Get in touch with nature! We are often so consumed in our electronics that we forget to explore the outdoors. A power outage is a great opportunity to take the family camping since there is no need for any power to do so. Or, if the weather is not looking very promising, try building a fort inside for the kids to enjoy!
Play Games
Although video games may not be an option, there are always traditional games you can indulge in. Invite friends over, and play some card games, charades, or classic board games such as Monopoly and Scrabble. This is a great way to pass the time during a power outage while sharing laughs and making memories!
Get Artsy
Grab some coloring utensils and use this time to explore your artistic side! Draw or paint what inspires you with friends and family. Candles or flashlights can aid in this effort!
Clean and Organize
There is no better time than during a power outage to tidy up the house. With minimal distractions and time away from your electronics, you can clean and organize the things you've been meaning to get around to. You'll also have a nice clean house to enjoy when the power does come back on.
Treat Yourself
Light some candles and get ready to relax. Pamper yourself with your very own spa day. Do a facial with friends, take a bath, or do your nails. There are many things you can do to unwind!
11 Things to Prepare for a Power Outage
We hope you find these ideas worth trying! Now, it is very important to make sure you are prepared for power outages and have all of the necessities you will need to be safe and comfortable. A few things that may be beneficial to have on hand are…
- Batteries
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Did you ever have a day when even though you have Christmas trees to undress and dried up greens to collect, but a good book keeps calling your name? That would be me today. Reading is one of my passions. In fact, I received eight new books for Christmas!
Now don't get me wrong, I like a neat house, and I love to be in my kitchen cooking; however, I also enjoy the adventures that books take me on. You might say, that I am in love with words.
Although I am not a hoarder of books, I am a lover of books and have a nice library of my own. Since, I am in love with many genres, the variety of books is endless.
Books were my saving grace as a young child growing up on a farm. Today, when I see children reading, my heart soars. One day, when I was at Barnes and Noble's, I walked through the children's section and saw a little boy with his nose buried in a book. He was oblivious to everyone around him. I smiled because that was me as a child. I often heard my mother sighing as she called me to complete my chores and me replying, " Just one more page. Please, Mom just one more page."
I love children of all ages. They are a God-given gift. Encourage them to read. Read with them, and read to them. Encourage them to use their imagination. Tell them stories and listen to theirs. I promise the time you spend with them will become memories that will last a lifetime.
If you enjoy reading as much as I do, you might want to consider visiting local nursing homes and reading to the residents. They would love it!
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* A Prowler running track, which will be installed through the centre of the gym – perfect for any prowler pushing, sled pulling or bungee running, along with a variety of other exercises and drills, all of which bring interest to your fitness routine.
* A Ladies Only gym, for women that would prefer a bit more privacy while working out.
Swimming, Sauna & Steam for Fitness and Relaxation
* A 15-metre swimming pool.
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Sydney – 21 April 2017 Leading Australian impact fund manager, Impact Investment Group, (IIG) has entered the Sydney property market, securing options to buy into the iconic project, Central Park, a $2 billion mixed-use master planned development, and a beacon of sustainability in urban renewal.
IIG has entered into Put and Call Options with joint venture developers Frasers Property Australia and Sekisui House Australia to acquire two of the final properties to be built in the Central Park precinct for approximately $190 million. The site, which is partially developed, has already redefined the southern edge of the Sydney CBD, and has become a landmark for its architecture and innovative sustainability features.
On completion, due for mid-2018, IIG will acquire the six-level, 5,413sqm '100 Broadway' commercial office property and the 297-room luxury hotel 'Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park'. IIG has established separate investment syndicates for each property.
100 Broadway and the hotel form part of DUO – a mixed use development comprising two towers of residential, hotel, retail, childcare and commercial spaces, designed by the leading global architecture firm, Foster + Partners and local collaborating architect Architectus.
The Central Park precinct started winning awards in 2009, including the prestigious 2014 LEAF Sustainability Award (Global) and the International Green Infrastructure Award from the World Green Infrastructure Congress. In February this year, the Greater Sydney Commission awarded Central Park its Great New Place to Live and/or Work prize, noting the precinct's investment, innovation and leadership in 'green' and sustainable technology, and its comprehensive community consultation process.
IIG CEO, Chris Lock, said "We couldn't be more proud of our first foray into the Sydney market with these properties. We were waiting to find a building designed to the highest standards in sustainability. We found this in spades in the Central Park precinct."
"100 Broadway will integrate with Central Park's highly efficient systems for power, heating, cooling and recycling water."
"It was crucial to us that the developers are prioritising recycled materials and environmentally-certified products during construction. We love the design's thermal and acoustic features, and its measures for promoting occupant health."
As tenants move in and start operating, IIG will monitor the building's energy use, and work with the companies to reduce their power consumption, which should deliver valuable cost savings.
The properties will draw power from Central Park's two-megawatt trigeneration plant, which is expected to reduce CO2-e emissions by 190,000 tonnes over its 25-year expected life.
Rainwater falling on the buildings' rooftops will feed into Central Park's water recycling factory, along with grey and black water from the precinct for re-use in its laundries, toilets and gardens.
The DUO towers sit on the north-west corner of the Central Park precinct in Chippendale, facing Broadway and are five minutes' walk to Sydney's central train station and bus interchange. The towers are being built above and around the heritage-listed Australian Hotel, built in 1936 and bought last year by hotelier Bruce Solomon and high-profile chef Matt Moran.
Chris Lock, Chief Executive Officer
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Rudi Michelson
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About IIG:
IIG is a leading impact investment fund manager and co-investor with more than $400 million in funds under management across commercial real estate, renewable energy infrastructure and venture capital. IIG's mission is to shift capital towards investments that blend financial returns with deep social and environmental impact. Since establishment in early 2013, IIG has successfully arranged and co-invested in numerous investment syndicates, the largest of which are listed below. IIG is owned by Chris Lock (Chief Executive Officer) and Small Giants, the family office of Daniel Almagor and Berry Liberman. IIG is an active and ethical manager that benchmarks its fees to the long term performance of its assets. IIG is a certified B Corporation and a member of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia.


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Message for "Name a Dog" donation:
Gone too soon, but we were so blessed for the almost eight years we shared our lives and love with our beloved Boxer Boy, Neely. Our hearts are broken and we hope that sharing his name will bring lots of love and a wonderful life to a Boxer in need.
- Ilene Linsky
Message for "Name a Dog" donation:
Neely is doing awesome in his foster home. He is learning sit and some other commands. Neely loves children and enjoys cuddling. He is an extremely sweet boy, despite having a rough start in life. Neely is a really gentle soul. He is looking for his forever home and will be a blessing to any family.
Neely was a stray to the NYC shelter and is estimated to be around 2-4 yrs old. He is a little bundle of mush and very sweet with everyone he meets. Neely is good with female dogs and seems great with kids as well.


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The Evil Within 2: How to Save Your Game
Plug in that communicator.
Saving Your Game in The Evil Within 2
The Evil Within 2 has an auto-save system that lets you restart a level from specific checkpoints, but if you want to manually save your game and start from a safe area whenever you boot it up, you'll have to look for a safe house and a terminal.
Saving your progress can be done from Sebastian's room, or from any safe house you can find around Union. Each of these locations will have a white and red colored terminal where Sebastian can plug in his communicator, and this will allow you to manually save your progress by choosing a save slot. As I mentioned previously, there is also an auto-save system in place, so you don't have to worry about starting from the last terminal if you happen to die in-game. The game will notify you whenever you reach a checkpoint by showing a Saving indicator in the top right corner of the screen. However, checkpoints don't come be very frequently in the game, so you'll still want to manually save your progress at a safe house whenever you can.
Be sure to check back out our wiki for more information on The Evil Within 2.