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Despite a booming workload, architects failed to get a pay rise this year. Should they go on strike? asks Christine Murray
The AJ100 is an annual barometer for UK architecture, and this year's analysis shows a resilient profession nearing its pre-recession height, at least in terms of the number of architects employed by the top practices. What the numbers don't show is that since this data was collected, jitters have hit the market. In recent weeks a number of AJ100 practices have reported redundancies, including Stanton Williams, Keppie and Farrells.
Some practices are citing Brexit as the root cause of recent malaise. The results of the referendum may cause only a brief economic blip – as our AJ100 analyst Bruce Tether predicts – or have a lasting effect, but one thing for certain is that the timing of the referendum couldn't be worse. The fall in the price of oil, the slowdown in foreign investment and fears of an overheating property market have created a perfect storm.
According to the Financial Times, investors have begun withdrawing cash from real estate funds 'at the fastest rate since 2008', while recent figures from the Home Office revealed an 80 per cent fall in the number of investor visas granted to foreigners in Britain in the year to March – from 488 Chinese citizens to just 35, and from 196 Russians to 34 – as a result of stricter regulations.
Other findings from the AJ100 survey present some unwelcome characteristics of the industry. The economic boom of 2015 – which saw 70 per cent of practices charge higher fees and an increase in aggregate fee income of £131.4 million – was only of real benefit to the upper ranks of the country's biggest practices.
While directors paid themselves more, the jobbing architect earned less, with the salaries of all junior staff declining in real terms when compared to the Consumer Price Index.
More positive to see were minor inroads with respect to diversity. While the practices collectively employed 13 per cent more architects, they employed 17 per cent more women in 2015 than in the previous year, and 24 per cent more black, Asian and minority ethnic architects. There is still a long way to go however – the overall makeup of AJ100 architects is 89 per cent white and 70 per cent male.
It is sad that practices have failed to share the wealth and make meaningful change during this buoyant period in the profession, especially as we now face future uncertainty – or certain economic troubles in the face of a 'vote leave'. Perhaps young architects, like young doctors, need to take a stand on pay.
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Bulgaria's UniHospital Puts Technology at the Heart of Patient Care with IBM
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Sofia, BULGARIA, September 15, 2016 – IBM today announced that the new Bulgarian multi-specialty UniHospital, opened in June, is innovating in patient care via a private cloud based electronic health record services delivered to physicians and patients through a fully integrated and digitized IT infrastructure.
Located in Panagyurishte, hometown of world's famous 24-Karat golden masterpiece of Thracian worksmanship, UniHospital is deemed town's next major treasury – this time in high tech medicine.
Having attracted more than EUR 45 million – the biggest healthcare investment in Bulgaria in the last 25 years, the 310-bed facility features 27 clinics and diagnostic centers with 700+ staff. It hosts the latest technologies in surgery, imaging, laboratory and electronic medical records, including next generation medical multimodal linear accelerators and the unique for the region of South East Europe, robotic digital subtraction angiography system within a hybrid operating room. Eleven separate and fully functional medical systems handle the entire medical process.
"Bulgaria's population is shrinking faster than in Europe and we are lagging behind EU averages in key healthcare indicators. Our country is among top spenders on healthcare (8,4+% from GDP), we have more than 340 hospitals, yet we are in the top 3 worldwide in terms of death rate*. The quality of the healthcare for citizens is poor and this is even more visible in rapidly evolving regions such as Panagyurishte which is also an industrial mining center," says Penka Georgieva, Chairwoman of Patients' Organtizations "Zaedno s teb". "Technology has a significant role to play in transforming healthcare and linking medical expenditure to patient outcomes".*
IBM has designed and together with other vendors, has implemented a solution, which is the first of its kind deployed in Bulgaria. It connects hospital's medical systems and brings data from disparate applications and equipment together to offer a real-time view of patient's condition via a web portal. All patient records, MRI scans and other medical applications are hosted onto a single datacenter, significantly speeding up the full cycle – from the right diagnosis to the right treatment.
"IBM solutions working in UniHospital are a real proof point that the first step towards an intelligent and effective healthcare begins with the digitalization of the entire medical process," says Dr. Lucia Dobreva, Director of UniHospital. "Our hospital hosts world's top medical and imaging equipment, however its value can be fully harnessed only when the design and the performance of the IT infrastructure match that quality. This is a fact at UniHospital and today, for example, our microbiology laboratory can localize an infectious agent within just five minutes, after which doctors can analyze full patient picture to identify the right treatment in less than six hours –a process that in other facilities may take up to three days."
Today, UniHospital is the only one in Bulgaria and in South East Europe to enable simultaneous use of medical imaging during surgery or other invasive manipulations. Its IT infrastructure is capable of handling huge amounts of data. A 15 GB PET-CT scan, for example, is being generated in just a couple of minutes and it needs another couple to be shared across all hospital's clinics. In addition, shortly after it is taken, it can be directly displayed in the operating room where a surgeon can act on it immediately saving patient's life.
"Since the first agreement signed last year, IBM has been delivering a full end-to-end healthcare development roadmap to UniHospital, covering a wide range of healthcare services – from basic hospital operations, imaging and lab services, patient clinical information, to integration of medical systems, data analytics, and discussions about cognitive healthcare," says Igor Pravica, Country Leader, IBM Bulgaria.
IBM solution has enabled new levels of uptime and stability, increased agility, faster and better patient services and greater operational efficiency. In the long run the IT infrastructure can be further developed to help UniHospital cull insight from swelling volumes of patient data and provide it easily to doctors, nurses, clinical laboratories and other healthcare institutions.
Outward-bound medical tourism in Bulgaria indicates another potential area for development for UniHospital. Because not all medical treatments are currently available in Bulgaria, every year thousands of Bulgarians seek healthcare services outside the country. UniHospital has the potential to close this gap for some of the patients and offer the same or higher quality treatment not only to Bulgarians, but also to the patients from the neighboring countries.
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What are spiritual practices? How do we recognize and participate in the ways that God is transforming us? Many Christians set aside time to fast at the beginning of each year, and during the season of Lent. I have found that it is helpful to study, and also dialogue with others who have a committed faith and an in-depth knowledge of these time-honored practices.
Father Christopher Jarvis is a committed Christian, a scholar, and one of the pastors in his local parish. He holds a BA in Business Studies from Spring Arbor University (an Evangelical, Free Methodist school). He eventually discerned a calling and went back to school. His studies led to the Franciscan University and to the Pontifical North American College in Rome, Italy. He was ordained as a Deacon in St. Peter's Basilica. He returned to Traverse City, was ordained as a Priest, and named as Associate Pastor of Immaculate Conception.
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How would you explain the Season of Lent to us?
Lent entails fasting and penance. It's essentially the 40 days in the desert like our Lord. He went for 40 days in the desert. He was tempted. He didn't eat [Matthew 4.1-11; Mark 1.12-13; Luke 4.1-13, NRSV]. It's not exactly something that you say, "Woohoo, can't wait for that!"
Fasting reorders us into what we are made to be
Fasting enables us, disposes us, to grace so that God can transform us into Christ, into that truly Christian disciple. We were created good in a right order. We could commune with God in the Garden. We fell. We sinned. With that sin, Adam and Eve put us into this disorder [Genesis 1-3]. What Lent is about, what fasting is about, is reordering.
God creates order. We talk about the beauty of order and the disgustingness of chaos. Chaos brings us anxiety and agitation. Order is a beauty which calls us forth.
When we're in Lent, we're reordering, by fasting from food, by increasing our prayer, by giving alms. Giving alms is a way in which we detach ourselves from our possessions. We're reordering our passions so they are properly subjected under our intellect and will. We become more like we were created to be, like Adam and Eve in the Garden with this great gift of being in line, being in order.
With Lent, we can't say, "I'm gonna' pull myself up by my own bootstraps." Just because I fast doesn't mean I'm getting to Heaven. The Olympics are going on. You see these great athletes. Some of them could be atheists or secularists, but they're well-ordered.
We need grace. What was the Grace in Person? Jesus Christ took on our flesh, perfectly ordered. He was able to open the way and show that excellent path, the Way, the Truth, and the Life [John 14.6]. Therefore in Him, with Him, and through Him, we are able to become reordered. He is the Gate [John 10.1-10].
How would you speak to our expectations for Lent?
Of course we're pointed toward the end, but what is the change in us? It is that beautiful finish of Lent. It is Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and then His resurrection. It's Easter.
What do we have happening at Easter? It's the pouring out of love into our hearts. The whole idea of Lent and reordering is to receive, to be transformed.
What are we created to do? To be receivers of God's love. He created us so that He could love us. And then He created us free, so that we could love Him back. He gave us the freedom to love Him, to receive the grace to love Him.
In Lent when we reorder, we dispose ourselves to be able to receive grace.
Would you give us some practical suggestions for fasting?
Make it hurt a little bit.
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Ivan Reitman's Draft Day tracks the Cleveland Browns' GM, Sonny Weaver, Jr. (Kevin Costner) during the tense 12 hours leading up to the NFL draft.
In addition to the main-on-end title sequence, the film features split-screen sequences that show characters on the phone negotiating with each other. Ivan Reitman wanted to give the phone call scenes some visual flair, and asked us to develop a new look for split-screens.
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"A clever visual device designed by Jenny Smith and Gareth Lee [sic] sparks the movie with fluid split-screens, the likes of which we haven't seen before. They transform Costner's frequent phone calls into arresting sequences that keep our eyes busy while we're absorbing story points and information."
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Kalidou Koulibaly has said he aims to 'write the story of the future of Senegal football' and such has no regrets choosing the African country over France.
The Napoli defender was born in France to Senegalese parents and featured for the Europe side's U20 team before switching allegiance in September 2015.
Koulibaly represented the Teranga Lions at the 2017 African Cup of Nations and was part of the side that played at the 2018 World Cup.
"I don't have any regrets because I want to write the story of the future of Senegal football and I hope I'll be able to do that," Koulibaly told BBC Sport.
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"I spoke about the decision with my wife and I chose to go with Senegal.
"When I saw the light in the eyes of my parents when I told them I had chosen Senegal, I was really happy and comfortable with my choice."
Koulibaly has become one of the sought-after defenders in world football, with Napoli recently tying down to a new long-term deal.
This season, he has been an ever-present fixture in Carlo Ancelotti's side, playing in all 13 Serie A matches to help the Naples outfit to a place below league leaders Juventus.
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How to get Inspired to WriteWhere to get inspired to write
Writing inspiration in 10 minutes or less
Most of the time, when I can't write, it's because I'm locking myself up. I' ve got to write, but nothing comes out. Unfortunately, that doesn't always happens, and I need some tips on how to get my feet into my own private swimming pool of inspirations.
It is very efficient, it gives you the feeling of tranquillity, and it even enhances your wellbeing. I used it today, for example, to write an essay for which I already knew the title. Though I took some profound breathings to start, and I began to concentrate on my breathing going in and out.
They can also concentrate on your own bodies. I, for myself, like to switch between the sensation of my whole being and my breathing. If I can sense my whole being, I can really sense how the energetic life in my own being comes to life. It gets simpler and simpler with age. At the beginning you may experience opposition, because if you have never done this before, you probably have some remaining emotion and tension in your orbit.
Since I did this for less than 10 mins, I felt clear, at ease and inspired to write. Opened my eye, took my remote keypad (I don't like to write on laptops) and began to write while I felt my own bodies and was rooted in the now. I' m focused on putting my inspirations on board.
It doesn't work for me at all when I know anyone can come into the room at any moment, so make sure you find a place to rest and soak. Brainstorm a subject, clarifying something that you rely on, or even feel what moves you should take next in your being.
Begin with a few low breathing and then concentrate fully on your breathing. They will get entangled in them from there. If that happens, concentrate on your breathing and move on. Write. As soon as you have done this for a few moments, you will experience a feeling of peace and clear.
You' ll know when you've done enough, because you'll have a feeling of calmness, tranquility and happiness. You' ve no longer got any excuses not to write.


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TransLife Honors Donors and Acknowledges Community's Support of Life-Saving Mission by Rechristening as 'OurLegacy'
Evocative identity dramatizes the ripple effect made possible by organ and tissue donation and transplantation
ORLANDO, Fla. – May 1, 2019 –East Central Florida's observance of National Donate Life Month had special significance as the region's nonprofit, federally designated organ and tissue recovery organization is rechristened 'OurLegacy.'
"Since our founding as TransLife, we have proudly served our community as stewards of the organ and tissue donation process. Empowering donors and their families to leave a legacy of caring for others has always been at the heart of our life-saving mission," said Ginny McBride, executive director of OurLegacy.
The OurLegacy identity is anchored by a dark blue heart symbolizing the honored donors and donor families who anchor the organization's mission. As a symbol imprinted on over 10 million Florida driver licenses and ID cards, the heart also represents the community pillars, healthcare professionals and volunteers who advocate for the cause. Surrounding the heart are three ripples in gradually lighter shades of blue, reminding us of the profound, everlasting difference people can make as donors of organs, eyes and tissue to people in need.
"With our new name and identity, we acknowledge the donors, families, individuals and organizations who contribute to our life-saving mission. When it comes to supporting families, saving lives and strengthening our community, we all play a part," said McBride.
OurLegacy employs 56 skilled professionals, including individuals who guide families sensitively through end-of-life decisions, as well as clinical experts and specialists who work around the clock to help as many people as possible. Their work is supported by hospitals, transplant centers, medical examiners and funeral homes; schools, houses of worship, the DMV and other community pillars; and volunteer ambassadors including donor family members, living donors and transplant recipients.
"We look forward to serving the communities of East Central Florida, our state and our nation for generations to come," said McBride. "Those who have given their hearts to TransLife will forever be part of OurLegacy."


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From the times of Ancient Rome to the late Ming Dynasty, newspapers have underwent from being hewn on stones to being painted on silk. News printing was considered as a crime years before, but media fought for its place in this world today. People needed to be in on the daily happenings, and newspapers were the best solution. You may also see Newspaper Templates.
Newspapers deliver the freshest news each day and these black and white papers are not just educational, they're revolutionary. Social awareness is very important nowadays, and while getting updated is just a click away, nothing beats the reliability of a printed newspaper. So how can you make a good newspaper? Take note of these elements.
1. Newspaper name: The newspaper name must be well thought of because this name will bear the reputation of it. Maybe you can get some inspiration from the cultural background of where you are staying, or get some idea from the objective of why you made that newspaper in the first place.
2. A striking headline: Nothing else catches the attention of a passerby than a striking headline. It can be witty, smart, hilarious, or intriguing. The news headline must bear the gist of the entire news in a sentence— short but impactful.
3. Other newspaper elements: A newspaper is a systematized body of all the information and news the world can offer. It's suicide to just throw in any information in there without organizing it. Here's a brief description of the different sections of a newspaper:
4. Colored photographs: Gone were the days of the black and white newspapers that also had black and white photographs. Thanks to modernization, things took a turn for the press printing, and colored photographs were used. Make sure to use relevant photos to your news and make sure to credit the photographer.
Newspaper formatting and designing can be quite a pain in the neck, but with the help of the internet, newspaper templates are easier to access. These templates are editable using Microsoft Publisher, feel free to look through each.
Now that we have looked through some newspaper templates, let's get to the process part. Making newspapers shouldn't be as hard with the help of this section. Here are some brief instructions.
1. Determine target audience: It's important to settle on a target audience for your newspaper most especially for beginners. Doing so can help make your job easier because you only have to focus on the what interests them and that is so much easier compared to publishing you paper nationally.
2. Start writing & gathering news: After deciding on your target audience, start making relevant news. If you must feature other articles or news stories, make sure to ask permission from the owners or the publication. The news you have written must be timely, relevant, and most importantly, factual. This rule goes most importantly for political newspapers.
3. Edit your news: Edit your news a lot of times. Fact check the details and make sure that it has been grammar checked. This is probably going to be your first newspaper, so make sure that you have established a good reputation for your media.
4. Design your newspaper: Use a design desktop publishing program, such as Microsoft Publisher. If you want a more convenient way of making a newspaper, feel free to chose from among the templates embedded in this article. These templates are pre-designed, this means that there's so little left to do to make a newspaper.
5. Print your newspaper: Have your newspaper template professionally printed at a printing shop. You also have the option of printing a mock-up before printing multiple copies of it. Based on the size, if your template can be printed using your own printer, make sure to check the quality of the output. The words have to be readable because that's simply what a newspaper is for.
There are five different types of newspaper, each serving a purpose on its own. To help you determine what type of newspaper to produce, here are some brief description of each.
The newspaper templates embedded in this article does not follow a standard sizing, so you can scale them to any size you want. However, for your preference, written below are some standard sizes according to the type of newspaper.
You can consider looking for sponsors or through subscription. If you are looking for a long-term position in the publication industry. you need to find an efficient way to fund your newspaper production. Along with the finances, you also have to take in mind how frequent are you going to publish. If it's a weekly paper, you might have to prepare a bigger budget compared to a monthly paper.
Before setting off to write a story, orient yourself with some journalism ethics. There are lines that you shouldn't cross when writing stories, so might as well educate yourself about it.


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The German-American School Association of Southern California, Inc. (GASA) is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation, founded in 1954. GASA offers classroom-based German language programs to children ages 4 – 17 years in its Saturday Schools, ages 3 – 5 years in its Kinderland School. Parent & Me classes for children 1-3 years old are currently offered in Anaheim Hills. Saturday adult classes are offered in our Costa Mesa, Northridge, San Diego, Temple City and Ventura schools, with Monday and Wednesday night Adult Classes in Torrance.
Our Saturday Schools offer classes from 9 am to 12 pm at 13 different campuses throughout the Southland. The Kinderland School offers its program twice weekly from 9 am to 12 pm. Our school year coincides with the public school calendar.
GASA also offers online courses for different age groups during the school year and summer months, and after-school classes at various locations throughout the school year.
As a non-profit 501(c)(3), GASA relies heavily on and very much appreciates all donations, which allow us to provide more educational opportunities for our students.
Your gift is tax-deductible.
Also, please remember to always start at smile.amazon.com to support the German-American School Association Of Southern California (GASA)
Careerbooster Germany fair will be offered for the first time online! Log in from anywhere in the US and access presentations offered by the Goethe-Institut and its partners. We will showcase opportunities for German speakers in Germany as well as in the US. Participants will find out about studying in Germany without tuition fees, scholarships, ...Read More
This exceptional group of students who passed the DSD I and DSD II language exams, accepted their certificates during a ceremony at the Wende Museum in Culver City on Sept. 14th, 2019.Read More
2 classes are available! Enrollment is ongoing for both our Monday and Wednesday night classes. Read more for additional information!Read More
Would you like to work in the German Parliament? If you come from Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe, France, Israel, North America, Central Asia or the Arab world, then you can apply for the International Parliamentary Scholarship of the Bundestag (IPS) for five months to follow the proceedings in the German Bundestag, three of them ...Read More
The German American School Association is pleased to announce that again this year, the Los Angeles Turners, Inc. Scholarship Fund is awarding 2 Scholarships, based on merit and financial need, for the 2019 – 2020 school year. This scholarship program is designed to assist children at least 6 years or older in their endeavor to ...Read More
GASA Camp June 2019: Der Zauberlehrling By Eric Goldston (17) and Kai Levato (15) As of six years, Orange, CA, has been the home of the GASA Sommer Camp, a camp where children of various ages go to immerse themselves in the German language and culture. The GASA Sommer Camp of 2019 brought in young ...Read More
The German American School Association of Southern California would like to congratulate all students who completed DSD II and DSD I testing in the 2018/2019 school year. We are so proud of your accomplishments. Your hard work and determination have really paid off! We hope to see you all at our certificate celebration in September. ...Read More
Join us for a unique opportunity to improve your German while immersing yourself in the world of acting.Read More
Thank you, Everyone, for attending the Kinder- and MaiFest at the Phoenix club earlier this month. We had a great time, sold a lot of books and had fun with our Raffle. Congratulations to all the winners! Below are a few photographic highlights of the day: All photos courtesy of Wilma D. Wilson.Read More
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The comfy and charming cabin has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a large deck and is just blocks to the lake.
This 3 bedroom, 2 bath log cabin has all the comforts of new with the charm of old Tahoe. Located on a quiet street, it is a short walk to restaurants and the lake.


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Greatist Tabata Routine
In our "Exercise Excitement" for the week we introduced a fantastic Tabata routine created by Chris Freytag for Greatist!
According to the article, "This week is all about high intensity interval training.
The key to HIIT training that makes it different than basic intervals is that the high intensity intervals involve maximum effort, not just a higher heart rate — So you really have to push yourself to the max during the work portion! My absolute favorite type of HIIT is Tabata Training.
A Tabata workout consists of eight cycles of 20 seconds of all-out effort, followed by 10 seconds of recovery, totaling 4 minutes. During the 20-seconds of work, try for as many reps as you can do without compromising form or range of motion. Take 1 minute of rest between each 4 minute Tabata. With the warm-up and cool-down, each workout is less than 30 minutes long."
They also suggest using the Tabata Pro App for your iPhone or iPad. The app is only $2.99 and will help you easily keep track of your Tabata time so that you can focus on your workout!
Check out Greatist for the full routine and other great health and wellness tips!


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Kennebec River Rail Trail
The 6.5 mile Kennebec River Rail Trail welcomes locals and visitors alike for walking, running, cycling, skateboarding, rollerblading, and dog walking. The trail parallels the existing rail bed along the Kennebec River and stretches from Gardiner 's northernmost point through the towns of Farmingdale and Hallowell, to its conclusion at Augusta's Waterfront Park. The trail is open from dawn to dusk daily. Below is an excerpt from the Official Kennebec River Rail Trail website.
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The trail is 6.5 miles from end to end. It starts in the Hannaford Parking Lot in Gardiner and follows the river to Augusta at the Maine State Housing Authority parking lot on Water Street . About a half mile of the trail goes through downtown Hallowell on Water Street or Route 201.
The Trail is designed to meet the requirements of ADA. Presently, the two best access points for wheelchairs are the Maine State Housing Authority parking lot off of Water Street in Augusta – beneath Memorial Bridge and the Hannaford parking lot in Gardiner (look for the Clynk recycling area).
Leashed dogs are allowed on the trail. The Friends of the Kennebec River Rail Trail provide "Dog-i-pot" stations with "poop" bags at various points along the trail. When walking dogs, the municipality ordinance is in effect. Please be a responsible dog owner and pick up after your dog.
The trail is open year-round. The Board of Supervisors has a contract with a private contractor to plow the trail within 36 hours of the completion of a storm. The trail is not sanded; use at your own risk in inclement weather.
A maintenance problem should be reported to the Board of Supervisors. Currently, Andy Hendrickson is the Acting Chairman. For suggestions or general comments about the trail, please email the Friends of the Kennebec River Rail Trail at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The trail will not become impacted if the railroad becomes active again as it has been designed to be next to an active railroad. It meets all State and Federal guidelines for "Trails with Rails". Safety has been a top priority since the beginning of the project.
The Friends of the Kennebec River Rail Trail is a non-profit organization that helps raise funds for trail improvements and maintenance. The board of directors is elected from the general membership and serves from 1 to 3 year terms. Everyone who becomes a member of the Friends of the Kennebec River Rail Trail is a "Friend". The Friends were instrumental in providing the cash local match for the completion of the trail.


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Latitude: 52.7509 / 52°45'3"N
Longitude: 0.3953 / 0°23'43"E
OS Eastings: 561762
OS Northings: 319725
OS Grid: TF617197
Mapcode National: GBR N3Q.JRS
Mapcode Global: WHJP7.13JX
Entry Name: 8,10, Nelson Street
Listing Date: 1 December 1951
Last Amended: 26 July 1993
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1195433
English Heritage Legacy ID: 384209
Location: King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, PE30
County: Norfolk
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Town: King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward/Division: St Margarets with St Nicholas
Built-Up Area: King's Lynn
Traditional County: Norfolk
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Norfolk
610-1/9/141 (East side)
01/12/51 Nos.8 AND 10
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2 houses. Early C18. Colourwashed brick. Plaintile roof. 2
storeys and dormer attic Carriage opening in centre divides
properties. No.8 with a panelled door below a pedimented hood
on plain door surrounds. 4-vaned fanlight. One sash window
left and 2 to first floor, all with glazing bars and segmental
arches. C19 casement over carriage entrance. No.10 entered
through plain panelled door to left. One sash with glazing
bars to right set within a flush frame. 2 early C19 casements
to first floor and, to right of elevation, a blind window.
Gabled roof continues over both houses. 2 dormers, that to
No.8 gabled, the other sloping. Internal gable-end stack to
north. Second stack to south emerging through front roof
slope. At the rear No.8 has a 2-storey and attic cross wing
under a very steeply-pitched Mansard roof. South face with a
C20 door and, at first floor, a C18 casement. Tile-hung east
gable-head. No.10 has a pantiled outshut with a wrought-iron
casement. INTERIOR. No.10 with a chamfered bridging beam in
front ground-floor room. Late C20 staircase. INTERIOR of No.8
not inspected.
Listing NGR: TF6176219724
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Digital Content Producer
We're looking for an engaging and personable individual for our technology start-up!
Trueform is a technology company that provides digital insights in a physical world. We connect products, retailers, and consumers through data.
In short, trueform is the new way to retail in an online world.
Our team is human – considerate, approachable, hungry, loyal and accountable. We are passionate about technology, geeky about our data, and excited to be pioneering a different approach to the end-consumer shopping experience.
A Digital Content Producer creates, builds and publishes content for a variety of websites and digital platforms. S/he manages daily updates through content management systems (Squarespace, etc.) to keep subscribers and prospects up-to-date with schedule and program information.
The ideal candidate for this position is adept at using complex content and scheduling systems, comfortable tracking large amounts of information and offers a proven blend of editorial skills (copy writing, social media best practices) and technical know-how. Prior experience producing for a website or digital property is required or reviewed by Director of Service Design & Product.. An interest in electronics, technology, and marketing trends content is a plus.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage day-to-day content uploading in a variety of content management systems.
Aid "internal clients" in their adoption and use of CMS and scheduling tools
Produce written content and schedules
Ensure accuracy of program schedule information online
Manage day-to-day content uploading in a variety of content management systems
Develop, create and deploy content across all digital outlets for the website,
Edit and proofread a variety of content types for the website, ensuring it meets style, tone and marketing message requirements, as well as reflecting the Trueform brand.
· Owns projects end-to-end as assigned and overseen by the Director of Service Design
Intimately understand corporate priorities and how they connect to technological trends and media
Work proactively and volunteer assistance without being asked & under tight schedules
· Act as point-person and in-house "expert" for certain content publishing systems
Manage relationships with other teams
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
· Four-year Bachelor's degree (Desired) / Two-year Associates Degree (Required)
· 1 - 3 years of web and/or digital content experience
Requirements and General Skills:
· Experience with Content Management Systems and web publishing
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Top-notch spelling, grammar, proofreading and editing skills
· Meticulous attention to details; strong organizational skills
· Proven track record of success producing digital content
· Familiarity with a variety of online marketing concepts, best practices and procedures
· Ability to get things done through formal channels and an informal network
· Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels
· Strong analytical, prioritization, problem-solving and negotiating skills
· Willingness to work off-hours and cover on-call shifts
· Ability to work independently and in a team environment
· Commitment to "internal client" and customer service principles
· Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
· Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects
· Content producers may have specific vertical expertise in a particular publishing tool within the Interactive toolkit
§ Must have legal right to work in the U.S.
Technical Skills:
· Working knowledge of HTML and content publishing tools; XML, CSS and Flash a plus
· Extensive experience with content management systems
· Strong understanding of web production and deployment principles/best practices
· Ability to edit, crop, color-correct graphic images in Photoshop
· Working knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
· Strong working knowledge of social networking tools, e.g. Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc.
· Knowledge of SEO best practices a plus
· Experience working with scheduling databases or project management software a plus
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/V/D
Trueform is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, maternity, marriage, civil partnership, citizenship, disability, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable law.
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>> Ski or snowshoe to Tennessee Pass Cookhouse near Leadville, Colorado, for a gourmet dinner featuring Colorado foods such as trout, rack of lamb and elk tenderloin. The off-grid yurt is lit by candlelight and warmed by a wood stove, and there are yurts for those who want to sleep in the woods in winter or summer. tennesseepass.com
>> The family-owned Waunita Hot Springs Ranch east of Gunnison, Colorado, is a remote lodge where groups can relax, meet in a casual setting and enjoy the hot springs pool and homemade meals. A wide range of activities are available throughout the year. waunita.com
>> The Garcia River runs through the 240-acre Oz Farm, a working ranch in Point Arena, California, that uses solar energy and wind for power and features a wide range of lodging from rustic cabins and yurts to geodesic domes and campsites. Help with farm chores, hike and take part in seasonal activities like yoga, Tai Chi, meditation, cooking and artist workshops. ozfarm.com
>> The 250-acre Blackbird Farm and the Farm Stay Inn in Philo, California, has four cabins, two farm houses and yurts for guests interested in learning about sustainable farming. Take to the trails on horseback, relax by the lake or plug into Foodology University classes addressing cheese making, preserving, and mustard and jam crafting. blackbird.org
>> Tucked on 37 redwood-rich acres, New Mendocino Campground in Mendocino, California, is approaching its third season as a glamping location. Eighteen campsites have elevated safari tents outfitted with queen beds, down comforters, cotton linens and slingback chairs. Guests dine on a light breakfast served in the Meadow Tent. mendocinogrove.com
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Are You a Business Owner or a Leader? (EntreLeadership with Dave Ramsey)
If you're a freelancer, business owner, or entrepreneur – this book is for you.
If you're THINKING ABOUT becoming a freelancer, business owner, or entrepreneur – this book is for you.
Focusing on being a "leader" sounds super-corporate, but being an "entrepreneur" doesn't have the same ring to it. Dave Ramsey's EntreLeadership combines the two concepts, starting with a list of qualities EntreLeaders have:
Passionately serving
Mavericks who have integrity
Disciplined risk takers
Courageous while humble
Motivated visionaries
Driven while loyal
Influential learners
As someone who has been in business for herself for 15 years, I can definitely support that list!
Like all of Dave's writing (I've read + currently working through his Total Money Makeover steps), he doesn't beat around the bush. He tells you exactly what you need to know, why you need to know it, and what to do about it.
Specifically, in the first chapter, he gets right to the point with:
I am the problem with my company and you are the problem with your company. Your education, character, capacity, ability, and vision are limiting your company. You want to know what is holding back your dreams from becoming a reality? Go look in the mirror.
Blunt, possibly a little harsh, but oh so accurate.
Dave delves a lot into the art of delegation and choosing team members, as well as time management, marketing + sales (many entrepreneurs two most uncomfortable subjects), and communication.
While some content may seem like it's geared only toward businesses that want to have 50+ employees and lots of office space, this is a valuable book for online-based entrepreneurs as well – ESPECIALLY the money chapter.
Dave's entire business is structured around financial knowledge, so he knows his stuff. Both people and businesses DO NOT need debt, and I'm confident that Paul Jarvis and The Minimalists are on board with that too. The money chapter alone is reason enough to read this book.
Overall, I'd say at least 70% of this book can easily apply to online-based entrepreneurs, making it 100% worth reading.
You are the problem in your business and you always will be, so make yourself LESS of a problem and get MORE of the help you need.
(Thanks to the Austin Public Library for having this book available to borrow.)


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Being a great businessperson means that you know what is needed in order to keep customers interested. Generating leads is the most effective way to locate these customers. It is more than just leads; it has to be those who will turn into customers. Read on to learn how to maximize your profits.
Keep the buying cycle of the consumer in mind while you think about getting more leads because it can give you great results. A potential customer will most likely want to research the information about the product to gain additional knowledge before making their purchase decision. If you can get these offers to the people that are within this cycle, it will help them decide to buy from you!
Landing Pages
When using digital advertising, try creating landing pages for prospective leads. Landing pages that you use to target people with an ad that made them go there will help you a lot more than the general website. They will get the information that they wanted right away, instead of having to search for it. Add in a contact form, too, and you should see your leads soar.
You can generate leads using incentives, because a lot of folks will act when there is an incentive for them to do so. If it's something they want anyway they'll be even more likely to buy. Have an additional reason to purchase your products and you will see how many more leads you can generate.
Use consumer reviews and case studies to your advantage. If there is data supporting your claims, people will buy from you. Use studies that are relevant to help your product stand out, and offer testimonials from customers you made happy in the past.
You are more likely to generate real leads when your are established as trustworthy. Avoid screaming ads and offers that seem cheesy or too hyped up. Instead, tailor your offerings around facts and value. Always be up front with others, and you will secure a loyal fan base as a result.
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Poisoned Blade (Court of Fives Series #2)
In this thrilling sequel to World Fantasy Award finalist Kate Elliott's bestselling young adult debut Court of Fives, a girl immersed in a high-stakes competition holds the fate of a kingdom in her hands.
Jessamy is moving up the ranks of the Fivesthe complex athletic contest favored by the lowliest Commoners and the loftiest Patrons in her embattled kingdom. Pitted against far more formidable adversaries, success is Jes's only option, as her prize money is essential to keeping her hidden family alive. She leaps at the change to tour the countryside and face more competitors, but then a fatal attack on her traveling party puts Jes at the center of the war that Lord Kalliarkosthe prince she still lovesis fighting against their country's enemies. With a sinister overlord watching her every move and Kal's life on the line, Jes must now become more than a Fives champion....She must become a warrior.
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|12 - 17 Years
About the Author
Kate Elliott is the author of more than twenty-five novels, including her New York Times bestselling young adult debut Court of Fives, its prequel e-novella Night Flower, and Black Wolves. She has also written the Spiritwalker trilogy, the Novels of the Jaran, and the Crossroads trilogy, among others, and two of her books have been finalists for the Nebula Award and the World Fantasy Award. Kate was born in Iowa, raised in Oregon, and now lives in Hawaii. She invites you to visit her website at kateelliott.com or follow her on Twitter @KateElliottSFF.
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Fun and strategic. It may be written for women, but it's a good story, that would make a decent movie
This is an excellent follow-up to Court of Fives. In many ways, it surpasses the achievements of the work of Court of Fives in the political machinations, stakes between characters, and Jes's growth. Elliott always creates nuanced, complicated situations for her characters to overcome, and Poisoned Blade is no different. Highly recommend reading Court of Fives and then checking this one out!
***Review posted on The Eater of Books! blog*** Poisoned Blade by Kate Elliott Book Two of the Court of Fives trilogy Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Publication Date: August 16, 2016 Rating: 4 stars Source: ARC sent by the publisher Summary (from Goodreads): Jessamy is moving up the ranks of the Fives—the complex athletic contest favored by the lowliest Commoners and the loftiest Patrons in her embattled kingdom. Pitted against far more formidable adversaries, success is Jes's only option, as her prize money is essential to keeping her hidden family alive. She leaps at the chance to tour the countryside and face more competitors, but then a fatal attack on Jes's traveling party puts her at the center of the war that Lord Kalliarkos—the prince she still loves—is fighting against their country's enemies. With a sinister overlord watching her every move and Kal's life on the line, Jes must now become more than a Fives champion...She must become a warrior. What I Liked: Wow! I'm pretty sure I liked this even more than I liked Court of Fives, which I really enjoyed. I remember feeling a little unsure about Court of Fives last year, if I should read it or not. I did read it and I liked it, and as it would turn out, the sequel was even better! At the end of Court of Fives, Jessamy beats Prince Kalliarkos to become a Challenger, which moves her up in the ranks of the Fives. By doing so, she betrays Kal, forcing him into a role in the army that she knew he wanted to avoid. Their relationship lies in ruins, and he leaves with her father to fight in the war. Jes continues to run the Fives, and she must garner enough attention and favor to continue to be successful. But the Fives isn't Jes's priority; her mother and siblings are in hiding, with no money and no protection. Traveling with Lord Gargaron in the countryside allows her to compete more, but the dangers even higher, bringing her directly into the war. Suddenly Jes isn't just trying to move up as a Challenger, and she isn't just trying to protect her family. Jes must decide who she is fighting for, and where she stands. This book was exciting from start to finish! So much time passes in this book. I like how Elliott does that - a month of training will pass, a month between one run of the Fives to another, weeks of travel, and so on. I like how Elliott moves the chains (football reference, sorry) of time without taking us though those days and weeks specifically. Jes really grows with time, even though we don't get to see that time passing all the time. She is the revered champion of Garon Stables, the Commoner that shot up the ranks, from Novice to Challenger. She's the daughter of a respected General, and a lowborn Commoner woman. Jes isn't hurt by insults like "mule" that are thrown at her, and she isn't ashamed of who she is. She has her weak moments, but I love how Jes owns who she is. In a country where Efeans are dirty commoners, Patrons are the exalted upper class, and children of each are called mules, it's difficult for "half-breed" children like Jes to get anywhere. But Jes is determined to make it through the Fives, to win and win and win. She fights for her family, and for herself. Her loyalty to her mother and siblings is admirable, and so is her loyalty to her father (whom I don't really like). Read the rest of my review on my blog, The Eater of Books! - eaterofbooks DOT blogspot DOT com :)
2.5 stars? After finishing Court of Fives, I was really intrigued to see where the story went next. As I settled into this book, I was thrilled that it picked up right where CoF ending...and then I sort of lost interest. I didn't care for Jessamy in this book. She's so indecisive about some things and waivers over everything until the very last minute. I found I that couldn't root for her the way I did in book one. My main complaint is that there are subplots upon subplots upon subplots. And then maybe add in a few more, just for good measure. I struggled with remembering who was who and what side everyone was on. I found myself skimming long passages describing the Fives court or the battles because nothing was holding my attention. It did get a bit better towards the end and the last few pages were quite interesting. I'm mildly curious to see what happens next and I'll probably read the last one, but I won't be clamoring for it. **Huge thanks to Little, Brown and NetGalley for providing the arc in exchange for an honest review**


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A Cork man who raped and sexually abused his step daughter over a seven year period will be sentenced later this month.
The court heard the abuse ended after the girl left her family home following a rape and told her aunt what had happened. Gardai were alerted and a semen swab taken from her body tested positive for her stepfather's DNA.
The 41-year-old man, who cannot be named to protect his victim's identity, was convicted by a jury at the Central Criminal Court of 26 counts of sexual assault, two counts of attempted rape and 64 counts of raping the girl between May 2008 and November 2015.
Almost all of the offences took place in the family home in Cork when the child was aged between nine and 15 years old. The jury took just under four hours to return the guilty verdicts in March.
Ms Justice Deirdre Murphy adjourned finalisation of the case until May 29 next after hearing the evidence to allow her reflect on an appropriate sentence.
A local detective garda told Marjorie Farrelly SC, prosecuting, that the abuse tended to occur in the accused man's bedroom and coincided with the child being given money for the cinema or swimming or being released from being grounded.
It progressed from the child initially being forced to masturbate her stepfather, to an attempted rape when the family were on holiday. Later the accused man would rape her two to three times per week at the family home.
The court heard that after being raped by her step-father on one occasion in November 2015 the girl left the house and went to her aunt's home. She was very upset and disclosed what had happened.
Her mother was informed and the girl was brought first to gardai and then to a sexual assault treatment unit where a semen swab taken from her body tested positive for her stepfather's DNA.
The accused man was arrested and denied sexually abusing the girl. He maintained that his semen could have come from the bed where he said he had sex with the girl's mother.
The young woman outlined in her victim impact statement that the abuse had a "devastating, profound and far reaching" effect. She said it had impacted every part of her life and she continued to be held back "because of this horrible thing I went through."
She said the impact had been "invasive and omnipresent" and had made her nervous around men.
She said she lost confidence and self esteem but had the good fortune to have supportive family and friends. She said the effects of the abuse limited her life and continued to affect her on daily basis.
"I have lost so much and many of these losses cut right to the core of who I am and cannot be undone," the young woman outlined in the statement read to the court.
Patrick McCullagh BL, defending, said his client had a good employment history until he sustained an injury which restricted his ability to work. He submitted that his client had been providing a significant level of assistance to his parents and siblings and would be "something of a loss to his own family."
He said the accused man's marriage to the victim's mother had dissolved "for obvious reasons."
Mr McCullagh submitted that the man had an "unblemished record" to this point and suggested he had shown in the past an ability to be a constructive member of community. He asked the court to be as lenient as possible and leave light at the end of the tunnel.


text: Ten-year-old tomboy Millie MacCallum needs a break from her parents and new baby sister almost as much as they need a break from Millie. So it's arranged that Millie will spend the summer with her aunt at Stoney Lake in Ontario's Kawartha Lakes region, one of the province's first areas of pioneer settlement. It's 1914 and life in the Kawarthas is much different than Millie's urban existence in Toronto. In the course of a wonderful, adventurous summer, Millie learns about another way of life—and about herself—in ways that she would never have imagined.


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Ask The Experts: Truong Tu, No. 248
Butterfly Table Tennis Question and Answer
Hello sir, madame,
I know my question is quite alot but the answer can really help me. I appreciate the help.
Is it true that a softer blade fits harder rubbers better and harder blades softer rubbers?
I have several blades that i would like to combine with several rubbers.
Can you please make the best possible pairing suggestions that would suit best with all of these? I want the same rubber on fore- and backhand.
Blades: Innerforce layer ZLC / Innerforce layer ZLF / Kenta matsudaira ALC / Viscaria / Innerforce layer ALC.S
Rubbers: Roundell 1.9 / Roundell hard 1.9 / Rozena 1.9 / Sriver 1.9 or 2.1 / Sriver EL 1.9 or 2.1 / Tenergy 05 1.9 / Spinart 1.9 / Tenergy 80 1.9 / tenergy 64 1.9 / tenergy 25 1.9 / Dignics 05 1.9
Can you please make the best pairing posibilities with all of these even with different combinations on the same blade and describe their best use cases?
My most important interest points are: Topspin attack both backhand and forehand, Blocking!, precise placement!, Close and mid distance play, nimble feel on my racket
Very important fact is that i hate bouncy rubbers (for instance sriver fx) as they take away the control factor for me.
I understand the complexity of my question but i am patient in receiving the best solution.
Thank you very much for taking the time looking into this.
My best regards,
This Ask the Experts question was answered by Truong Tu. Truong plays at the Silicon Valley Table Tennis Club in San Jose, CA. Coach Tu's response is as follows:
Hi Glenn,
It is true for most of the cases.
Too hard (hard blade and hard rubber), there is too little dwell time (the time that ball stay in the paddle); therefore least feeling and least spin.
Too soft (soft blade and soft rubber), there is no power due to the ball staying too long on the paddle as it absorbs all the power.
All of the blade that you have are middle-soft blades (some of them are Arylate/Carbon which is a soft carbon blades, some of them are Innerforce technology which has the 2 layers of wood outside of the 2 layers of carbon to increase the feeling of the blade). Therefore to balance it out, I don't recommend going with FX (which is a soft version of any rubber) or if you want to go with FX, then 2.1 thickness will balance it out. Since you are close and mid-distance style, we can eliminate Tenergy 80 (which is great for mid to far distance style). With the equipment you have right now and based on your playing style. I would recommend as below –
Rubber –
- Forehand (Tenergy 05 1.9)
- Backhand (Dignics 05 1.9)
Blade – You can try in the 2 blades below:
- The Innerforce Layer ZLC offers a completely new experience by combining ZLC Carbon technology and Innerfiber construction.
- Carbon layers are placed closer to the core to provide an overall soft feel without losing the ZL Carbon characteristics such as lightness, flexibility and speed.
- The Viscaria ALC blade combines Arylate fiber features of lightness, flexibility, and shock absorption with the Carbon fiber features of high elasticity and minimal dissipation of energy.
- Viscaria's compact head size makes it ideal for quick re-looping right off the bounce.
Best of luck!
Coach Tu


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The South Dakota Perinatal Association is dedicated to improving outcomes of pregnant women and infants through education in the State of South Dakota.
Executive Committee
President : Meghan Foster, RNC - term expires 2019
Hello all and thank you for allowing me the privilege of serving you as your President. I have been involved in SDPA for several years, starting with planning committee member, board member, President elect and now President. I have enjoyed every moment of being involved in SDPA. I thoroughly enjoy meeting all of the members and working with speakers to produce a fantastic conference. I have worked in the Avera Children's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for 12 years as a bedside nurse, transport nurse and currently as clinical nurse educator. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my 6 year old daughter, Madelyn. We enjoy camping with family and enjoying the nice weather for the short time we have it here in South Dakota. I also enjoy crocheting accessories for those cold weather months.
Past President: Lisa Lubbers, CNP- term expires 2019
I am a Board member for SDPA as of 2013 and served as President Elect for 2015-2017. I'm also active on the Planning Committee. I have been a member SDPA for many years. I love being part of an organization that understands the importance of ongoing learning and collaboration with all types of professionals in the area of women's and children's health.
I currently work in the NICU at Sanford Health as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. I have received degrees from USD, SDSU, and Vanderbilt University. I'm a born and raised South Dakota girl and appreciate the diversity of cultures we have in this great state.
I'm married and have a daughter who is a senior at Minnesota State University and a son who is a junior at Roosevelt High School. I also enjoy my three dogs, camping, going for drives, walks, and reading.
I look forward to many more years of contributing to SDPA. I also look forward to representing all of SDPA as a board member and President. Please don't hesitate to contact me or any other board member if you have suggestions to make our organization even better.
President Elect: Renae Buehner, RNC - term expires 2019
I graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University with my associates degree in 2001. I went back to get my bachelors degree and graduated from University of Phoenix in 2012.
I have worked the majority of my nursing career on labor and delivery. I am an AWHONN fetal monitoring instructor and teach a portion of the Avera Perinatal practicum. I am currently the unit Supervisor for Labor and Delivery.
For family, I married my high school sweetheart and we have 3 beautiful daughters that keep us busy.
Secretary Treasurer: Lisa Jorgenson - term expires 2021
.I currently work in the NICU at Avera McKennan Hospital. I was a NICU nurse from 2003-2008, have been on the NICU transport team from 2005- present, and a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner from 2008 to present. I graduated from Creighton University in 2003 with my BSN and from the University of Nebraska Medical Center with my MSN in 2008. My clinical interests include: quality improvement activities, staff education, and reviewing Vermont Oxford Data.
Executive Assistant: Susie Petersen, RNC
I am the executive assistant for the SDPA taking over my role in May, 2014. I have been a past board member and secretary/treasurer. I am very passionate about the SDPA and have been an active member since 2002 and worked on the planning committee for the past 6 years.
I have worked at Avera McKennan Hospital since 1976 as a nurses aide, LPN and then RN since 1988. The first 4 years was in orthopedics and then transferring to Obstetrics and Newborn Nursery where I currently work in the Women's Center Postpartum/Newborn Nursery. I graduated from the University of South Dakota with an Associates Degree in Nursing and certified in In-patient Obstetrics since 2001.
My husband, Rick and I enjoy camping during the summer and vacationing during the winters to escape the cold South Dakota weather. I also enjoy scrapbooking all of these adventures.
Board Members
Kerri Bjornson, CNP - term expires 2019
My name is Kerri Bjornson and I am currently the Secretary/Treasurer of the South Dakota Perinatal Association thru 2017. I have been a member of SDPA since starting at Sioux Valley/Sanford in 1998.
I have been a NICU nurse since 1997 until I return to complete my Master's in Nursing for Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in 2006. I was on the flight team for 9 of those years.
I am married to Tige Bjornson, NNP and we have 2 very busy kids, Alexzandra who is 14 and Ben who is 11.
Katherine Wang, MD - term expires 2020
I was born in Los Angeles, CA and moved to the Midwest to attend the University of Michigan Medical School. That is where I met my wonderful husband (a Midwesterner) and have since become a Midwesterner myself. I trained at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Cleveland, OH before moving here to Sioux Falls. I am currently a neonatologist at Avera McKennan Hospital and have two lovely young boys who remind me daily of all the things you don't learn in medical school.
Kayla Arnold
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Jason Picconi, MD - term expires 2019
Cathy Lessly
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Shanna Konz
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Heather Solon, RN, CCE - term expires 2018
I have been a RN since 1996. I attended Nursing School at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln ( UNMC) and graduated in 1996 where I received my BSN. I then worked at United Medical Center Hospital in Cheyenne, WY from 1998-2000 in the Level I and Level II Newborn Nursery/NICU. I stayed home for a few years to raise my two girls for awhile before I returned to work again. My next position was at Rapid City Regional Hospital in 2005, where I have been working on the Maternal Child Floor in Obstetrics, the Newborn Nursery, and also in the NICU as well since then. I also worked at Rapid City Obstetrics and Gynecology clinic from 2011-2012 as a PRN RN.
I joined SDPA in 2009 and have been serving on the planning committee. I recently became a board member in 2014 and look forward to that new role as well as being on the planning committee.
I have been a Childbirth Educator for Rapid City Regional Hospital since 2013, and received my Certification as a Certified Childbirth Educator in 2014. I help teach the Postpartum/Nursery Childbirth Education classes at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
I live in Kadoka, SD. I am married to Patrick, and have 4 children. Two daughters and two sons. Shaina is 16, Savannah is 14, River is 8 and Ridge is 2 1/2. I enjoy gardening of all types, reading, swimming, traveling, and watching movies, and chasing the children around.
Beth Graff, BSN - term expires 2020
I graduated from SDSU with a BSN in nursing in 1992. I have worked my entire nursing career at Madison Regional Health System in Madison, SD. I have worked in this critical access hospital in many capacities over the years. I have worked in all areas of the hospital but my true love is in obstetrics. In 2006 I accepted the OB Supervisor role. I taught childbirth education classes over the years and I am also an NRP instructor. I work closely with our local providers to deliver top notch obstetrical care for our community.
I live in Wentworth, SD with my husband, Tim. We have 4 children. Mandie is 24, Matt is 20 and my twins, Mariah and Marissa are 19. We also have 3 grandchildren. I have been blessed to attend the birth of all 3 of my grandchildren, now ages 4, 18 months, and 13 months. I enjoy spending time with family, watching movies, and volunteering with our youth at church.
Charissa Ortman Brockmueller - term expires 2020
I graduated from Augustana University in 1999 with a Bachelor's of Arts in Nursing and then began my nursing career at Sioux Valley/Sanford Health. After 5 years of NICU nursing experience, I entered into a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program at Vanderbilt University and graduated with a Master's of Science degree in 2006. I currently work full-time at Sanford Health as a NNP in the NICU and with the flight team. My clinical areas of interest include simulation training, flight team, and mentoring.
My husband, Brad, and I live in Sioux Falls and we have a daughter named Alexa in middle school who is active in music, athletics, and academics. I play the trombone in a community brass choir and enjoy traveling all over the country to visit friends and family and/or sightseeing.
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OLDHAM and Royton Harriers' Katie Keeley was star of the show at the Greater Manchester Cross Country Championships at Little Lever, taking bronze in the under-17s ladies race.
Lorna Hill was 14th in the under-15s section in 12:48, followed by Jessica Clarkson (26th, 14:17). The under-13s race saw Natalie Mannings 17th in 14:04.
In the senior ladies' four-mile race, Louise Clarkson was 19th in 28:55, followed by Sara Bott (28th, 30:37).
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Every Citizens,
Nepal, Asia
Sub: Let's save our future.
Dear Friends,
If you internalize, we are murdering our future ourselves. But we never get tired of blaming each other for the slow development; sometimes cursing the government and so on. Have we ever internalized what if we ourselves were the reason behind it?
Nepal is a developing country. We have been reading this in the textbook from generations and generations. I am not telling it on the assumption but telling this because my grandfather just yesterday told me, " Oh my goodness, I also read Nepal is developing country during my school days and you are still reading this" and simply laughed. And now I fear if upcoming generations too will read this.
I am very conscious about my offspring reading the same thing in the next centuries too. So, I researched what was probable reasons behind my country not getting promoted from developing country to a developed country. And most of the time I find the single verse as the reason "Child Labour". Child Labour refers to the exploitation of children through any form of work that deprives children of their childhood, interferes with their ability to attend regular school, and is mentally, physically, socially or morally harmful.
Children are those kinds who can be shaped and molded the way we want. Time and often we have been hearing "Children are the future pillar of our country." And our country wants many engineers to build bridges between two villages, roads in the hills, earthquake resistance houses for poor citizens. Our country wants doctors to cure physical abnormalities and mental abnormalities (social problems) existing as chaupadi, kamaya and so on. Similarly, our country wants different skilled manpower to develop our country.
But sadly, we aren't contributing to it. We are being a hindrance and building a wall between a child and his doctor degree, child and her engineering degree, child and her pilot degree and so on by making them work as a labor today. Our future is not getting literate, how shall it read its history of its ancestors. Our future is not getting skilled, how will it create another history for its ancestors.
Yes! Change is hard. It takes eras to happen. But let's just imagine how does it feel to be listed as the starter of change from where Nepal really speeded towards development. Let's do it together, let's say no to child labor, let's report child labor, let's nourish them with intelligence, knowledge, wisdom, and skill all together. Because 1000 sounds better than 1.
Let's abolish child labor!
Say no to child labor
With regards,
Saru Khadka