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Tuesday, September 04, 2012
Water and the Quality of Life
Ashley Fox
We all know that aquatic exercise is good for the body, but what you may not know is that it is also good for the mind. Most people feel refreshed after jumping in the pool on a hot summer day. That same refreshing feeling can be experienced after jumping in for aquatic exercise. Research has shown that aquatic exercise can decrease the heart rate, reduce impact to musculoskeletal system and assist in maintaining aerobic conditioning, but now it also shows elevated mood and decreased depression.
In the last 10 years aquatic research began looking past the typical physiological effects and focusing on the mental benefits of exercise. Several studies have proven that aquatics can not only lift your mood with exercise but also help those manage conditions, such as depression and fibromyalgia (Brass, J.E., 2007, Sato, D., 2007, Sato, D., 2009). There are stress-relieving exercises, such as Yoga and Tai Chi, which many people are familiar with on land that can be translated to the water for additional relaxation (Scanun, A., 2008, Wei, B., 2006). Individuals in these studies reported a better quality of life after an extended time period participating in aquatic exercise, as well as a lifted mood after each session. These exercises allowed them to physically feel relaxed, which translated to a happier mood. The data was collected in questionnaire form, so all of the data is based upon what the participants said. This is the way most of the research in this particular area is collected. However some researchers have started testing for hormonal changes to indicate increased or decreased stress levels. One researcher tested for these changes using saliva, however this study found land exercise to be less stressful (Kelley 2008).
Another group that can benefit from exercising in the water is pregnant women. The water environment allows an effective workout with less stress to the body. This is especially relevant later in pregnancy when that can be difficult to achieve on land. Many of the women in this study reported a decreased body image due to the weight gain from the pregnancy. Most of these women felt that the aquatic workout was able to give them a better quality of life during this time. It allowed them the independence to complete a full exercise session, while helping to reduce back pain and increase their self-confidence and body awareness. Aquatics programs have also been shown to help decrease postpartum depression (Vallim, 2011). All of the women were interviewed in each trimester and also filled out questionnaires pertaining to the workout (Vallim, 2011).
One of the great features of aquatic exercise is that it has been shown to be beneficial for people of all ages. from children to the elderly. The water not only allows older adults to perform exercises that may not be possible on land, but it also provided an opportunity to socialize with other people their age (Sato, D., 2007). Aquatic fitness can be utilized long term with continuous positive results (Sato, D., 2009). Individuals with diseases, such as fibromyalgia, can also benefit from movement with less pain or discomfort. One of the negative effects with diseases such as fibromyalgia is that it may lead to depression. Luckily the aquatic environment can help with that too. Research has shown that extended aquatic exercise can help to lessen the effects of depression in some individuals (Brass J.E., 2007).
I have been fortunate enough to see the results first hand. I conducted a study on a 21-year-old healthy female, comparing her mood and mental health before and after both aquatic and land workouts. She ran on a treadmill for 20 minutes one day and then would run in the water for 20 minutes at the same tempo another day. These sessions alternated days so she was not over worked, which might skew the results. She completed a survey after each session that inquired about her mood pre and post workout along with daily stressors that could affect the outcomes. Her heart rate was also taken pre and post workout to compare the workout intensities. The results were similar to the ones found in the previously mentioned studies. The aquatic workouts were more pleasurable and left her feeling more rejuvenated and in a better mood. Whereas, running on the treadmill left her fatigued and with a decreased overall mood. She physically felt more refreshed after working out in the water as well, even though the same amount of work was done in both situations. She also looked forward to the days with the aquatic workouts; an important positive factor as many people dread exercising.
While most of the results studying mood and aquatic exercise point in the same direction, there is still much more research needed. A larger quantity of studies on a wider variety of patients can help to solidify these findings. However, the positive qualities of aquatic exercise seem to be limitless, and can be seen from head-to-toe with all ages. Getting in the water for your next workout can provided an effective workout for your body and mind, while leaving you feeling refreshed and in a good mood.
Brass, J. E., & Federoff, L. (2007). Psychological benefits of water aerobics for fibromyalgia patients. International Journal of Aquatic Research & Education, 1(3), 255-268. Retrieved from
Kelley, C., & Loy, D. P. (2008). Comparing the effects of aquatic and land-based exercise on the physiological stress response of women with fibromyalgia. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 42(2), 103-118. Retrieved from
Sato, D., Kaneda, K., Wakabayashi, H., & Nomura, T. (2007). The water exercise improves health-related quality of life of frail elderly people at day service facility. Quality of Life Research, 16(10), 1577-1585. doi:10.1007/s11136-007-9269-2
Sato, D., Kaneda, K., Wakabayashi, H., & Nomura, T. (2009). Comparison two-year effects of once-weekly and twice-weekly water exercise on health-related quality of life of community-dwelling frail elderly people at a day-service facility. Disability & Rehabilitation, 31(2), 84-93. doi:10.1080/09638280701817552
Scanun, A. (2008). Meet the experts: Water for the mind and body. Fitness Management, 24(1), 42-43. Retrieved from
Vallim, A. L., Osis, M. J., Cecatti, J. G., Baciuk, É. P., Silveira, C., & Cavalcante, S. (2011). Water exercises and quality of life during pregnancy. Reproductive Health, 8(1), 14-20. doi:10.1186/1742-4755-8-14
Wei, B., & Kilpatrick, M. (2006). Psychological perceptions to walking, water aerobics and yoga in college students. American Journal of Health Studies, 21(3), 142-147. Retrieved from
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is a college senior at West Virginia University studying exercise physiology. She will graduate in 2012 and currently lives in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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Peritoneal dialysis (PD) has been a widely accepted method of treating end stage renal disease (ESRD) since the 1980s, and it is now the most common method of home dialysis. While many dialysis patients in the United States go to a dialysis center for hemodialysis three times a week for about four hours per treatment, PD offers more flexibility by allowing patients to dialyze wherever they may be - at home, at work or on vacation.
PD uses the thin membrane, called the peritoneum, which lines the abdomen to perform dialysis treatments. During treatments, a cleansing fluid called dialysate is put into the patient's abdomen through a small, flexible tube called a PD catheter.
The dialysate pulls the waste and extra fluid from the patient's blood into the peritoneal cavity. The dialysate remains in the abdomen for a specified amount of time before it is drained and replaced with fresh dialysate. The time during which the dialysate remains in the patient's abdomen is known as the dwell time. When the dialysate is drained, the wastes and extra fluids are also drained, and fresh dialysate is replaced to clean the blood. This filling and draining process is called an exchange because the dialysate that has been in the abdomen is being exchanged for new, fresh dialysate. Exchanges can be done manually or with a machine called a cycler.
There are three basic requirements patients must meet in order to qualify for PD. Patients must have the motivation to adhere to a treatment schedule, basic manual dexterity and a functional peritoneal membrane.
The first step toward peritoneal dialysis was taken in the 1920s when U.S. and German medical professionals discovered that PD was effective in treating ESRD. Over the years that followed this discovery, developments were made in regard to equipment and materials to ensure safety and cleanliness. In 1968, Henry Tenckhoff created a PD catheter that could remain in a patient's abdomen permanently, instead of being inserted for every treatment. This reduced the risk of infection. Tenckhoff's catheter and the development of continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis (CCPD) in 1981 turned PD into a common form of dialysis treatment.
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)
With CAPD, the patient manually performs his or her exchanges. Exchanges, which take approximately 30 minutes, are performed four times during the day by placing a bag of dialysate fluid on an IV pole or coat rack. Gravity then makes the filling and draining process possible. This form of PD can even be performed while the patient is at work, as long as he or she has a sterile environment to perform the exchanges.
Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD)
Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD), commonly referred to as continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis (CCPD), requires a cycler machine to automate the filling and draining process. Most patients choose this form of PD because it allows most of their dialysis to be performed while they sleep, freeing up the day for other activities. Many patients can have all their dialysis done while they sleep. Some patients will carry dialysis fluid in their abdomen during the day, and some will need to perform a manual fluid exchange during the day. Every patient is different, and doctors and PD nurses will help patients decide which PD treatment regimen is best for them.
The benefits of PD include:
In addition, because PD patients take an active role in performing their dialysis, they are more involved in their care and more educated about their conditions. Research indicates that patients on dialysis who are more involved in their healthcare tend to be healthier and have a better outlook regarding their treatment.
Patients who choose PD are thoroughly trained to perform the dialysis treatments safely and effectively. Patients are trained to wash their hands before touching their catheters, clean their exit sites everyday, wear surgical masks when doing exchanges and check solution bags for contamination. Patients are also trained to spot the signs of an infection, some of which include fever, nausea and/or irritation around the catheter.
PD training usually takes one to two weeks. However, home training PD nurses will not leave a patient alone to do his or her treatments until both the nurse and the patient feel that training has been completed and the patient is comfortable performing the treatments. Training is given to the patient as well as the patient's care partner if he or she has someone who will be helping with the PD treatments. A trained PD nurse is generally available by phone 24 hours per day to answer questions and help troubleshoot minor problems that may arise.
While PD patients will not need to make any plumbing or electrical modifications to their homes, they will need space to store PD supplies. In addition, patients will also need running water, electricity and a sterile environment to do their exchanges.
In regard to equipment, patients who choose CCPD will need a cycler machine. Small, portable cyclers are available to be purchased from a number of medical device manufacturers, each of which offer several options. A cycler will fit comfortably on a bedside table to allow for exchanges while the patient sleeps.
Choosing PD does not mean patients will be on their own in their treatments. Instead, they will have an entire team of professionals focused on their care and monitoring their lab values to make sure they are getting the most out of their dialysis treatments.
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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE / PENNY BOLTON / PENNY'S CLOSET: Penny showed unique gift ideas in all price ranges. Each Wednesday until December 18th everyone that makes a "Wish List" at Penny's Closet will receive a free gift, valued at $30. Penny's Closet will hold its VIP Customer Appreciation Party Thursday, December 5th, 5pm-8pm, the following Thursday, December 12th, 5pm-8pm is Men's Night Out. During both events there will be refreshments, door prizes, and a free gift for all attendees. Penny's Closet is located 1602 W. Northfield Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37129. For more information, visit www.pennyscloset.com or call (615) 890-0415.
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE / JULIE CRAGON / ST. MARY'S BOOKSTORE: Julie showed us religious gifts, books and decorations for the Advent and Christmas season. Don't miss the Christmas Open House this Saturday, November 30th when there will be a special appearance by St. Nicholas from 11am-1pm, as well as refreshments and door prizes. St. Mary's Bookstore is located at 1900 West End Avenue, Nashville. For more information, visit www.stmarysbookstore.com or call (615) 329-1835.
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Beatrice & Ramsey's Cultured & Ceramics Filled Kitchen
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The kitchen of Beatrice and Ramsey is quite different than what I typically share and that's exactly why I was drawn to it. Not every kitchen is characterized by subway tile and butcher block counters. Sometimes it's fun and refreshing to think outside the box, much like this family has.
The kitchen is filled with color, texture and certainly a plethora of creativity and personality — exactly as they planned. Everything is out in the open and within an arms reach, there was no need to have everything hidden away (this is apparent in the design of the rest of the house).
The open shelving makes the space look larger but it also displays the pieces of art the couple has either made or collected over the years. The countertops and painted backsplash add so much interest to the space along with a punch of color. No matter how many different colors and textures come into play, they all work so well in this space and create a comfortable and cultured vibe.
See the full tour: Beatrice & Ramsey's Cultured Echo Park Casa
Related: Kathryn & David's Pop of Color Kitchen
(Images: Juan Enriquez)
4 Comments
are the countertops cement tile?
we considered/are considering doing this for our backsplash, but were told they dont recommend it because of staining. we used it on a bathroom floor instead.
anyone have experience with it in a kitchen?
That's fun. I love the countertop.
I love this! Eclectic, bright, and distinct. Beautiful. :)
there are so many nice details, but i'm really stuck on the great, giant sink.


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KANSAS CITY, Kan. (BP) -- It's that time of year when haunted houses spring up in communities across the country and when cable networks run classic fright flicks, "Halloween" rip-offs or new made-for-TV offerings in the macabre and grotesque.
Should we Christians put this stuff in our heads?
Thought-provoking thrillers are few and far between, amid tales of conflicted wolfmen, alien space invaders, zombie flesh-eaters and other vile things that go bump in the night.
A few months ago I was offered a press junket trip to Los Angeles to view "The Conjuring." Despite the fact that The Conjuring portrays a Christian couple doing an exorcism, I decided to skip the screening of this R-rated horror film about demonic possession. I've already seen several, including "The Exorcism of Emily Rose," "The Rite" and the godfather of this genre, "The Exorcist."
But the subgenre of horror movies about demons bothers me spiritually. It's important for people to be aware of the existence of demonic spirits but I feel uncomfortable viewing such subject matter for entertainment purposes.
The horror film has undergone more transformations than Katy Perry's musical career. In the 1930s and '40s, spooky movies such as "Frankenstein" and "The Wolf Man" were actually morality plays, where good was triumphant over evil. Because of restrictive decency codes during that era, studios mandated that their filmmakers not offend the church-going public. So when you view "The Bride of Frankenstein" or "The Cat People" or even Bella Lugosi's "Dracula," you can detect a moral message amid the jars and jolts.
In the '50s, most horror films were goofy, the Saturday matinee screen being bombarded with giant lizards and ants and even a 50-foot woman. The '60s saw classic creeps resurrected by Hammer Studios ("Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed," "Dracula Has Risen from the Grave") and its penchant to use vivid color to captivate, especially a thick red liquid that looked more like candy apple syrup than gushing blood.
During the '70s and '80s, horror films became gruesome showcases for studio special effects. Malevolent and apparently indestructible ghouls such as Freddie Kruger of "Nightmare on Elm Street," Michael Myers of "Halloween" and Jason of "Friday the 13th" returned sequel-after-sequel to kill as many randy teenagers as possible in 96 minutes.
The '90s once again unearthed the original vampire, but with a twist. In Francis Ford Coppola's "Bram Stoker's Dracula," his child of the night was an omnipresent creature who, rather than turning away from the significance of the cross, contemptuously stared down crucifixes until they burned. Ever since Bela Lugosi first put on a set of fangs, crucifixes had trumped blood suckers. This gothic reversal changed the entire theme of the Dracula legend. No longer was God the conqueror of the devil; now man alone was in control of his fate.
I once wrote an appreciative critique of M. Night Shyamalan's psychological thriller "Signs," about alien beings coming to take over the earth. In Signs, suspenseful Hitchcockian elements served to unnerve the audience. Added to the unsettling atmosphere, the story's subtext concerned a man losing and regaining his faith. The film also had an intriguing take concerning coincidence in our daily lives: Do things happen by chance or do they intentionally develop our nature? Shyamalan's film was about finding our way -- or finding our way back. I guess you could say it's a thinking man's (or woman's) horror movie.
I'm not sure any of us realize the true effect of horror movies on our psyches. We are bombarded by a great deal of media influence, much of which doesn't feed the soul. Still, some will defend the escapist value of the horror film, while others steadfastly maintain that it is a genre with a satanic impact. Here's something we should consider: Like all living things, the spirit of man needs to be nourished.
I couldn't possibly say it any better than the following quote, and it came from a movie, Miramax Films' "I've Heard the Mermaids Singing." You might keep it in mind when attending any new release.
"Your head is like a gas tank. You have to be really careful about what you put in it, because it might just affect the whole system"
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There is one computer that is exclusively for parents with children or children under 12 yrs old. There is also a stand up computer available to access the library catalog.
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Age appropriate field trips for groups such as, school classes, scout troops and homeschoolers are available with prior planning with a librarian.
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Every summer the library offers an Incentive Reading Program along with special events for school-age children. Information about these programs will be available in May 2011. The Toddler Time and Story Time programs continue throughout the year. For more information about these programs please visit their page which can be accessed under library services.
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Terry Crowder, who led Chattahoochee's football team to a state championship in 2010, told his players Tuesday morning that he is leaving the program after eight seasons.
Crowder told AJC.com that he has another job in metro Atlanta but can't comment until it is approved at a school board meeting Thursday. Metro job openings that have been reported are at Creekside, Creekview, Dacula, Duluth, M.L. King, Mays, North Forsyth, North Springs, South Cobb and Westlake.
"Chattahoochee has been so good to me, and we were able to accomplish some good things; it's just a special, special place,'' Crowder said. "It was a decision based on what's best for my family. I'm going to miss everybody here. It's just awful right now.''
Crowder came to Chattahoochee in 2004 from Camden County, where he was an assistant on Camden's 2003 Class AAAAA championship team. Crowder was 60-40 in nine seasons at Chattahoochee. The Cougars were 7-4 last season playing in Region 6-AAAAAA.
Chattahoochee's 2010 team was 15-0 and led by all-classification state player of the year quarterback Tim Byerly.
February 5th, 2013
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Be rest assured where ever he goes, there will be a significant pay increase from Fulton County. He did a great job at Chattahoochee. I wish him the absolute best.
February 5th, 2013
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Another good one gone from Fulton.
February 5th, 2013
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He will not be going to one of the schools in the cesspool of Dekalb.
February 5th, 2013
1:35 pm
DeKalb County is now Clayton County.
February 5th, 2013
1:51 pm
He is going to Creekview
February 5th, 2013
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February 5th, 2013
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@ Some sense == Dekalb will not be Clayton. Clayton handled what they need and are now in the good graces of SACS. Dekalb is still digging it's hole. They have too many issue's.
February 5th, 2013
3:30 pm
Creekview for sure! Coach we all wish you well! You deserve a large pay increase. Fulton County has to change their salary policies for Coaches! You will be missed.
February 5th, 2013
3:53 pm
Winning big in Fulton County is done despite the powers that be in Fulton County. But very soon everybody will be either mediocre or bad.
February 5th, 2013
4:46 pm
@ GFY & some sense
This is not the forum to spew your hatred. Both of you can vent as hatefully as you want at your next white sheets get together.
February 5th, 2013
5:09 pm
Creekview would be my guess too, but who knows. Coach Crowder has put the Hooch program on the map and will hopefully end up in the hands of a good Head Coach. There are high expectations from 2013 team according to the local newspaper.
February 5th, 2013
6:15 pm
Wishing Coach Crowder all the best in the future. He has been a great leader for the players at Hooch. Now looking ahead, I am very confident Hooch will find their next great Coach to go with the excellent players, the fine School and community. See you all at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, Aug 24th at 9am for the Hooch vs. Kell. Should be an exciting game at the Dome and 2013 season. Change is part of life.
February 5th, 2013
9:18 pm
I dont know how creekview got him but i hope he does a great job.


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There's lots of talk on CafeMom about being induced. I just came across a post in Answers from a mom who's measuring large. Her doctor suspects a big baby and wants to induce her at 38 or 39 weeks, but she's concerned she'll wind up with a C-section.
She asked other moms about their experiences -- were they good? bad? did they end up having a C-section? Here's what a few CafeMoms had to say about inductions.
-- My doc just broke my water to induce me. Labor was quick and delivery was a breeze.
-- I was induced with all three of my kids and all three deliveries were successful -- but everyone handles inductions differently.
-- I wouldn't suggest it. My induction experience was not great. Twenty hours of long contractions, I only dilated to 4cm, and then a C-section. My body was not ready to give birth and my doctor practically forced me into the induction.
-- I was induced at 39 weeks and it was a great experience. They started me on Pitocin, then broke my waters, and then I got an epidural. I pushed for 40 minutes and my daughter was here.
-- I was induced and, right after they started the Pitocin drip, I regretted it. The contractions were harder than they were with my first child (I wasn't induced with him.) After ten hours, the baby's hear rate dropped and I had to have a C-section.
If you've given birth before and were induced, what was your experience? What would you tell first-time moms about the induction process?
I was induced twice. Neither time did I get a c- section, although labor was very long. 181/2 hours with first.
My induction expirience was terrible. I would not reccomend it unless absolutely necesary. The contractions were twice as hard and twice as often, and eventually the pitocin droped the babys HR and I had to have a c-section, after almost 24 hours of labor.
I was induced and didn't have a c-section. My doctor actually said she was going to do everything she could NOT to do a c-section. (she RARELY did c-sections which I guess leads me to believe a lot of c-sections aren't necessary.)
i was induced all three times... the first one was 16hrs and we did it bc of high blood pressure. the second was about four or five hours and my dr did it bc the baby was big. and my third i asked to be induced bc i had gotten kidney stones at 37 wks and just couldnt take anymore. labor was about the same as the second 4-5 hours. all three babies were taken a 38 wks and not a c-section in the bunch. all three babies were perfectly healthy
i think moms need to take a more proactive position when it comes to delivery and not let the drs push them around so much....
i was induced with my second pregnancy. I wasn't due for 2-3 weeeks but they were worried about my daughter's size in the womb. experience wasn't too bad. only about 5 hours of labor, as opposed to a non-induced labor with my son, which was about 11 hours. contractions were okay both times, and delivery was easy! and both babies were healthy and fine! don't let ANYONE, not even your dr. push you into it, though.
p.s. i didn't have a c-section either time
Loved my induction so much faster and easier than my natural labor was.
I was induced with my daughter and in labor for 14 hours. I wound up with a c-section but it wasn't because of the induction, they did it because after 14 hours, 2 rounds of cervidil, and 2 bags of pitocin I was still at a 2-3 cm. Come to find out I have a very narrow pelvic bone. I wasn't meant to deliver vaginal in the first place.
I was induced with all 3 of mine, and they weren't that bad actually. With DD my labor was 6hrs 31 minutes and she was here, dilated to quick for the epidural, DS1 I was in labor for almost 16hours but was able to get my epidural, and with DS2 I was in labor about 8 hours, got an epidural and he was born, he did get stuck and ended up with a vacuum delivery.


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(1) information and analysis similar to that contained in the report entitled "Food and Drug Administration Pesticide Program Residue Monitoring 2003" as released in June of 2005;
(2) based on an analysis of previous samples, an identification of products or countries (for imports) that require special attention and additional study based on a comparison with equivalent products manufactured, distributed, or sold in the United States (including details on the plans for such additional studies), including in the initial report (and subsequent reports as determined necessary) the results and analysis of the Ginseng Dietary Supplements Special Survey as described on page 13 of the report entitled "Food and Drug Administration Pesticide Program Residue Monitoring 2003";
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There's a particular episode of 30 Rock ("Black Light Attack!", for all the fellow 30 Rock historians out there) in which Jane Krakowski's youth-obsessed character Jenna goes on a Gossip Girl audition. She thinks it's for the role of an Upper East Side high schooler, but as she learns in the middle of the tryout, it's for that of her mother instead. While Tina Fey's brilliant Liz Lemon later tries to talk Jenna off the cliff, she says, "You can try to fight getting older. You can be like Madonna, and cling to youth with your Gollum arms. Or you can be like Meryl Streep and embrace your age with elegance."
American beauty: 30 iconic models made in the USA
In the hundred-plus years since the birth of the modern fashion magazine, it's safe to say the definition of American beauty has expanded. And, yet, every so often, a model appears on the scene that captures the country's collective imagination. Distilling all the values of a particular time and place into one willowy, superhuman frame, these women serve as both muse and marker for their generation. What would the 1950s be, after all, without the immaculate sangfroid of Dovima—a New York City–born beauty with the face of an aristocrat that, as the modeling agent Eileen Ford once put it, "looked like she could freeze ice." The sixties ushered in a wave idiosyncratic ingenues culminating with Marisa Berenson, whose tawny skin and liberated good looks would go on to epitomize the jet-set bohemianism of the 1970s alongside glamorous late-era superstars Jerry Hall and Pat Cleveland. The eighties were all about the healthy athleticism and wholesome voluptuousness that would come to characterize the world's idea of American beauty. That, combined with an instantly recognizable signature—Brooke Shields's brows! Cindy Crawford's mole!—were what would eventually give rise to the nineties supermodel. The California-born Christy Turlington laid claim to that title. Then came Pennsylvania-bred Kristen McMenamy, who, with her fearless spirit, shaved brows, and androgynous good looks, wiped the slate clean for a less conventional kind of beauty. In more recent years, a string of new faces have charmed and captivated us once again. A few of our favorites: Karlie Kloss, Kate Upton, and Joan Smalls (who hails from the commonwealth of Puerto Rico). Made in the USA has never looked so good. Here, a look at our favorite American beauties throughout the years.
Celebrity pixies and short hairstyles we love
Going short has never looked better.
Over-the-top Photoshop jobs
These actresses and models had a little more than touch-ups done on the computer.
Ellen DeGeneres is launching a lifestyle brand
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The MAE in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Teacher Leader Program, Advanced Master's Concentration, requires 36 hours, and is divided into two instructional components:
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Good morning! What could be more romantic than a spring wedding? Laitha's Spring Wedding kit opens up a world of possibilities in this way. Here's a layout with it called Heartbeat, by Miss Parker:
This is a spectacular layout, don't you agree? It's so dramatic, and has so much depth – Miss Parker's shadow work is just perfect. She's used the ornate frames here so well, with even a frame that we can't see except one corner peeking out below the main picture, that is a great touch. You can see that Laitha's kit is packed full of flowers and greenery, allowing the amazing cluster that Miss Parker has created here to really shine. The layout uses wedding pictures, but the papers and elements would work perfectly for any type of spring layout – or anywhere you want to use this lovely white palette to make your own pictures shine so brightly!
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Yesterday morning before work I wanted something savory and spicy, yet raw and substantial. Insert kale salad instead of my normal green smoothie. I shredded kale, carrots, ginger and daikon and rubbed it well with a bit of toasted sesame oil, braggs, and siracha and let it marinate while I showered. I sprinkled it with sesame seeds before eating. Super delicious. The leftovers are great too (I just had some for breakfast)... I will say that I have a love/hate relationship with daikon. I love love love the way it tastes and stands in for noodles in raw dishes. I hate hate hate the way it smells after it sits for a day. I remember a while back, I made a quart of daikon pickles. Even enclosed in a mason jar the entire fridge smelled so bad I had to throw them away after two days. Oy.
Now that it's Fall, I am cooking lots of soup. Anyone who has read me for a while knows that soup is one of my favorite foods and split pea tops that list!
This is an old pic, but one of my favorite dishes. Lentil sprouts, daikon and zucchini noodles all dressed up with a spicy peanut sauce. Pad Thai high raw style!
Blueberry banana soft serve. A month or so ago I actually made a raw ice cream pie with this filling. It was outstanding. No picture of that though...
The last two weeks have been hell on earth for my family. My younger son went in for what we thought was going to be a routine foot surgery. He had a large cyst/tumor on the bottom of his hell and they thought it might be malignant. After 9 long days and four pathologists, we got the final report that it was definitely benign and he had it removed in his second surgery in 10 days. He's on the road to recovery and is a real trooper. He runs track and will be ready run in the winter. I am so incredibly thankful he is going to be OK.
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The OAS has settled border conflicts between various member countries since the late 1940s. For example, it provided the framework for a truce and subsequent resolution of the Soccer War (1969) between Honduras and El Salvador. The OAS also supported the United States' unilateral military intervention in the Dominican Republic in 1965 to prevent a left-wing government from coming to power. In the wake of the U.S. invasion, the OAS created an inter-American military force that kept the peace in the Dominican Republic until new elections were held there in 1966. The left-wing Sandinista movement that held power in Nicaragua between 1979 and 1990 was not opposed by the OAS, however, because the organization believed that the Sandinista government did not offer any potential for Soviet intervention in the Western Hemisphere, despite the United States' claims to the contrary.
Because the OAS was strongly anticommunist in its orientation, it suspended Cuba's membership in the group in 1962; that country had declared itself Marxist-Leninist in 1961. The OAS then supported U.S. Pres. John F. Kennedy in the quarantine against the shipment of Soviet missiles to Cuba. In the face of Cuban attempts to subvert neighbouring countries, the OAS ordered trade sanctions and the breaking of diplomatic ties with that nation from 1964 to 1975. By the early 21st century, however, the OAS looked toward Cuba's reentry into the group. In June 2009 OAS's foreign ministers voted to lift the suspension of Cuba's membership, but Cuba declined to rejoin the organization.
In July 2009, following a coup that ousted Pres. Manuel Zelaya from the Honduran presidency, the interim government of Honduras announced its departure from the OAS. Because the OAS did not recognize the government as a legitimate one, it refused to accept the withdrawal. In a show of support for Zelaya, the OAS then unanimously voted to suspend Honduras from the group.


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Do you own or manage a small business? Then you know how important choosing the right bank is to your business.
With the right banking relationship, doing business is faster, easier, and more profitable because your bank works for you, helping you put together the right combination of checking, lending, investments, and merchant services. The wrong bank can be a source of frustration and even cost your business money.
How can you make sure you choose the right bank for your business?
Analyze your present and future needs. Maybe you only need business checking right now. But what will you need in one or two years? Will you want to accept credit cards, add employees, obtain a line of credit, purchase equipment, or buy a building? If so, include those activities on your list of needs.
Also consider how many transactions you have every month - both checks and deposits. Many banks offer a basic free business checking account, if you stay under their transaction limit.
Select several banks to evaluate. Ask business associates, friends, and family members for recommendations. Also, notice which banks have branches near your office or along your commute. Be sure to check the newspaper for advertised bank specials and features you are interested in.
Visit a branch. Stop by the branch you will do most of your banking in. Take a quick look around. Is it welcoming, friendly, are customers being waited on quickly? While you are there pick up any brochures they have on their business banking services.
Review the literature. Once you have each bank's materials, you can compare the basic features and services. If you come across anything you don't understand, call the branch and ask for an explanation. Make a list of questions. Plan to ask the same questions at each bank so you can compare apples to apples.
Schedule an appointment. Plan to meet the Business Relationship Manager at each bank on your list. Be prepared to visit several banks before you find one that makes you feel like your business is important to them. The staff should be friendly, interested in your company and even offer suggestions on how to manage your business banking and plan for future growth. That's when you will know you have found the right bank for your business.
When you get right down to it, if the services and rates are very similar, it's really the people in the bank that make the difference. Use that as your criteria and you can be confident that you've chosen wisely.
For more information, contact Colin Campbell, SVP/Business Banking at Riverside Bank. Colin can be reached at (800) 741-3283, Ext. 62425.
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"Theory of Personality" will be presented at 7 p.m. Nov. 15 by Michael Rosenthal. I.S.E. at the next Independent Scholars Evening at the Moline Commercial Club, 1530 5 Ave., Moline.
An attempt to state a "Grand Theory of Personality" that would unify the apparently opposed approaches to psychology of existential experience and systemic methodology - the "Grand Theory of Empirical Psychology."
The presentation will complement our previous consciousness studies as phenomenological fact is presupposed in the construct.
This is a classic example of the ability of philosophy to bring clarity to science by critically examining apparent contradictions through the investigation of theoretical possibility.
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Michael Rosenthal has completed extensive graduate work in theology, philosophy and psychology at the St. Paul Seminary and the University of Iowa and Western Illinois University.
He has written many essays and articles in his area of research.
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CHATTANOOGA, TN (WRCB) -- He's lived on Fagan Street in Alton Park for most of his years. He calls it quiet. But he won't give an outsider anything more than his first name: Willie.
"We don't have any gangs out here," Willie says. "Most of us are older people. During school hours, every now and then, you might see a few people standing on the corners, but it's no big deal."
It is to those who set bus routes for Hamilton County Schools.
"People were massing in the street," Transportation Supervisor Ben Coulter says. "Sometimes causing problems for the driver to get through. The driver did notice some weapons on people."
Two drivers have reported trouble on morning and afternoon routes. But they couldn't refuse to pick up children, nor let them off elsewhere. "We didn't want to panic the parents," Coulter says.
But right before Fall Break, Coulter emailed parents of students at Donaldson (Elementary) Environmental Science Academy and Orchard Knob Middle School.
Donaldson Principal Becky Coleman emailed her staff; the bus stop at 42nd & Fagan has been designated 'unsafe.' When classes resume Monday, October 16, buses will pick up and drop off students at 42nd & Dorris instead.
"We've gotta be where the kids are," Coulter says. "Sometimes you can avoid situations, sometimes you can't. This time, we can adjust."
The Co-Director of Chattanooga's Gang Task Force isn't the least bit surprised. "I would like to make sure that every parent had that information, school systems, parents," Boyd Patterson says. "I'm always concerned when there's a hot spot that directly impacts kids."
The 'hot spot' is only a block away from where George Dillard was shot Independence Day. Two-and-a-half weeks later, the Chattanooga Police Major Crimes Unit charged Ladarius Montrell Cross, 23, with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Investigators believe Dillard was targeted, but have not said why.
"Alton Park shows up continually as one of the hot-spots, both from police and from our Comprehensive Gang Assessment," Patterson says. "But knowing specific places, that helps us direct resources with pinpoint accuracy.
Walk Fagan for a few minutes, and you'll get an earful. But not on camera.
"You can't get through with all the cars parked on the street," says a young woman who identifies herself as a school bus driver, and a mother of a pre-teen and driving-age teenager. "One morning, they was out here shooting while the kids was waiting for the school bus."
Patterson insists that the next step is clear.
"We need a dedicated gang analyst," he says. "Someone with law enforcement experience, well-versed in technology, who can vet all this information we get about gang activity, and share it with everybody who needs to know it; schools, law enforcement, neighborhood people."
He's applied for a federal grant to cover what he believes will be a substantial salary and benefits package to attract qualified candidates.
'Willie' remains unconvinced. "Just follow the bus a few times when they (the students) come back, " he says. "They don't have problems."
Patterson concedes that the greatest obstacles to obtaining valuable information, and neighborhood cooperation, are distrust and fear.
"If you care about the community, coming forward shouldn't be something that anyone feels bad about," he says. "It's their community. Their future. They shouldn't have to worry about being branded as a snitch."
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Identity theft continues to affect hundreds of families in Louisville each year, and today Mayor Jerry Abramson encouraged individuals to safeguard their financial health in the new year by protecting their personal information.
"Identity theft is a growing problem not only in our community, but across the country," Abramson said. "We want people to know there are simple steps to keep that valuable financial information from falling into the wrong hands and wrecking your bank account."
Abramson was joined by Louisville Metro Police Chief Robert White and Attorney General Jack Conway. Both offered tips on avoiding identity theft, as well as help to victims trying to restore their credit history after they discover fraud.
"We investigated 670 cases of identity theft last year," White said. "Our detectives think the actual numbers are likely much higher, because many victims report the fraud only to their bank or credit card agencies. Our officers have been successful in tracking down some of these identity thieves and charging them with the appropriate crimes so they can't victimize anyone else."
"Our office strongly encourages people to sign up for a service that limits the amount of junk mail you receive," said Conway. "Many thieves prey on pre-approved credit applications that arrive in your mailbox – you can stop receiving that kind of identity theft bait with a simple phone call."
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Business of Safety Committee
American Society of Safety Engineers
Council on Practices and Standards
NOTICE: the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Council on Practices and Standards (CoPS) produced this white paper and set of recommendations. CoPS provides technical insight and expertise to ASSE's membership, addressing the practice of the safety profession, its specific disciplines, and the standards of practice impacting its members and the general public.
CoPS is structured to provide balanced and sound assessment of matters related to the effectiveness and efficiency of the standards of practice in the Safety, Health, and Environmental (SH&E) profession. CoPS consulted with many organizations, entities, and governmental agencies while developing this white paper, however, it has not been reviewed by any entity other than ASSE. The contents of this white paper, and its recommendations, do not represent the views of any organization other than ASSE. The mention of trade names, companies, or commercial products does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement for their use.
The information and materials contained in this publication have been developed from sources believed to be reliable. However, ASSE accepts no legal responsibility for the correctness or completeness of this material or its application to specific factual situations. By publication of this white paper, ASSE does not ensure that adherence to these recommendations will protect the safety or health of any persons or preserve property.
The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Council on Practices and Standards (CoPS) established a Business of Safety Committee in 2003. The purpose of the BoSC is:
The CoPS Business of Safety Committee will be a data gathering, document preparation, and source of professional information regarding ASSE's efforts to show that investment in Safety, Health, and the Environment (SH&E) is a sound business strategy and can positively impact an organization's bottomline. This committee generates documentations and guidance materials through the Vice President - Council on Practice and Standards. It monitors business of safety related issues to identify matters of Society interest, reviews appropriate business of safety related materials, and recommends position statements for review by the Council.
The purpose of this white paper was to research if businesses in the United States annually report their Return on Investment (RoI) in occupational safety, health, and environmental management. The second purpose of the white paper was to identify different methods used by American businesses to report their investment strategies. While the white paper below is admittedly not all encompassing, it does present a very valid, what the BoSC refers to as a "Snap Shot in Time" of this issue.
A scientific approach was used by the BoSC to gather the data. A series of surveys was initiated with different populations of SH&E professionals to capture data and anecdotal materials for review. The format of the surveys allowed the BoSC to analyze some of the different practices used in the profession as well as those used in American business from the overall perspective.
The approach used by the BoSC was to survey SH&E professionals about RoI reporting practices and then compare the survey results to reviews of annual financial statements published by publicly traded companies to see if the perceptions of SH&E professionals were consistent with what is published in such statements.
The data obtained from this initiative is interesting in that it indicates that SH&E professionals appears to underestimate the prominence that safety, health, and environmental management is given in company financial reporting systems. In terms of annual reports SH&E is not given wide recognition due to the design and intent of an annual report, a specific breakdown of the organization's profitability.
However, the 10-K Form, which is also filed with the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), gives a very significant different picture as firms include more information. SH&E is a significant part of many such reports than what was originally believed. The conclusion is that American business leaders have a much better grasp of the importance in investment in SH&E than previously believed by members of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).
The methodology used by the BoSC Task Force to obtain data about annual reporting practices was based on asking the following question to ASSE members and other interested SH&E professionals. Perhaps the questions below should not be viewed as a survey in the traditional sense as they were open-ended with the intent of soliciting comments and responses besides simple "yes" or "no" answers.
1. Does your company/organization address occupational safety, health, and environmental management in its annual financial report?
2. Does it address the general topic of SH&E in its report?
3. Is there a numerical calculation or more of a general statement about dedication to SH&E? What is the formula you use?
4. Does your department put together a financial report of SH&E performance? If so - how?
Also - any financial statements, papers, studies, or materials you may have about this issue would be greatly appreciated. Please send them electronically or in hardcopy to the Society.
Our Survey Populations were as follows:
1. Members of the ASSE Management Practice Specialty – 2,999 members. The total response rate from this population was 386 members, 13%.
The Management Practice Specialty consists of SH&E professionals. Its goal is to serve those with management, supervisory or oversight responsibility for safety programs. This Practice Specialty publishes a periodic newsletter containing both Practice Specialty news and technical articles.
2. Members of the ASSE Risk Management and Insurance Practice Specialty – 2,761 members. The total response rate from this population was 346 members, 12.5%.
The Risk Management/Insurance Practice Specialty provides a global professional forum for advancing the risk management/insurance issues affecting SH&E professionals through networking opportunities, technical resources and a common voice on issues.
It sponsors annual technical sessions at the Society's Professional Development Conference. The Practice Specialty publishes a newsletter and distributes information on computer resources; legislative and regulatory developments pertinent to risk managers/loss control specialists. The Practice Specialty also sponsors an extensive awards program.
3. Member participants of the ASSE Society A-List – 680 members. The total response rate from this population was 333 members, 49%.
The Society A-list serve, is an electronic mailing list providing an efficient way to communicate with a large number of SH&E professionals choosing to participate. The A-List serve operates similar to a bulletin board system, except the conversation comes to an individual e-mail box. Each time any member of the list posts a reply to the conversation, it is distributed to the e-mail box of every member of the list.
The total response rate from the entire survey was 1,065 responses from a total population of 6,440 members for a rate of 16.5%.
The response rates to the questions are below:
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The response rates will not add up to 100% as a small minority of responders answered that they were not able to answer the questions due to lack of knowledge. However, we did include those responses when calculating the actual response rates.
Comparison to Annual Reports
100 annual reports were reviewed off a website Annual Reports.Com, which is a source of research data for investors. The following description is taken from their site, which is:
AnnualReports.com (a division of IR Solutions) is the most complete and up-to-date listing of Annual Reports online. We are Americas largest annual report service. Our directory is a free Internet service that will enable potential investors to review a company's annual report in an easy convenient manner. Presently, investors obtain information on a company or fund by contacting the investor relations department and requesting a copy to be sent via traditional mail or by visiting their corporate web site on the Internet. But if you're researching several companies at once, you can save time by getting free reports from AnnualReports.com.
All publicly traded companies are required by the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) to publish certain financial data annually. The annual report is a publication that is distributed by these publicly traded companies to their shareholders. Most annual reports are very similar in the different types of information contained. Some of the common sections are: Letter from the chairman (or CEO) to the shareholders; Financial Highlights; Balance Sheets; Profit and Loss Statements; New Business; Year in Review; Projections; Outstanding Shares of Stock and Complete list of Board Members. Because this information is audited and required by the SEC, Annual Reports are an excellent way to familiarize yourself with a company before you invest.
The data from the annual report data is:
1. Does your company/organization address occupational safety, health, and environmental management in its annual financial report?
The review of the data indicates that five companies specifically addressed occupational safety, health, and environmental management in their annual reports.
2. Does it address the general topic of SH&E in its report?
The review of the data indicates that 73 companies addressed the general topic of safety, health, and environmental management in their annual report.
3. Is there a numerical calculation or more of a general statement about dedication to SH&E? What is the formula you use?
The review of the data indicated that none of the companies reviewed included specific numeric calculations, but out of 100 companies, seventy-three of them did address SH&E with statements in their annual reports in some capacity.
4. Does you department put together a financial report of SH&E performance? If so - how?
Of interest is that in addition to the annual report, the site also includes 10-K forms for each company. The 10-K Form is basically the report that most publicly traded companies must file with the SEC on an annual basis. It provides a comprehensive overview of the company's business and financial condition. It should be noted that some companies choose to send their Form 10-K to their shareholders instead of sending a separate annual report. Currently, Form 10-K must be filed with the SEC within 90 days after the end of the company's fiscal year.
The response rates between the actual financial report and the 10-K report provided to the SEC are quite different. While SH&E might not be listed in an annual report 91 of the 100 companies reviewed included SH&E in their 10-K form. Companies that had manufacturing interests addressed SH&E in every 10-K reviewed, 100%.
The end result of the survey was to indicate to the BoSC that reviewing a company's financial report as it is written more from a general perspective and does not address the specifics of SH&E.
Annual reports are intended to give a reviewer a much broader perspective of a company's financial performance and do not get into the detail of specific program reporting. The 10-K Form gives a much more detailed response and review of SH&E performance and investment.
In addition, it should be noted that the vast majority of those responding indicated that their SH&E departments do provide their own annual reports to address RoI issues. Several examples were submitted to ASSE.
However, what this does not answer is why SH&E professionals responded in a manner not consistent with the actual obtained data. It would appear that the biggest potential reasons for such disparity were:
1. The way in which the questions were asked was not clear to SH&E professionals.
2. SH&E professionals saw a difference between the public view of SH&E and that of the occupational level.
3. We did not differentiate between the Annual Report and the SEC required 10-K Form. If the questions had been directed at the 10-K Form the results could have been much different.
4. Not enough emphasis was placed on the internal annual reporting systems used by SH&E departments interacting within other company financial reporting systems.
The 10-K Forms are excellent sources of information regarding the investment of American business into SH&E. Future projects should be considered that would review these 10-K forms and then compare them to the perceptions of SH&E professionals.
A number of members also submitted comments to go with the answers. In addition, there were submissions of SH&E annual reports and other types of documentation. We have included a collection of some member comments for review:
My current employer does not address occupational safety, health, and environmental management in its annual financial report, nor does my former employer. Both of these organizations are in the insurance industry and I'm sure it's obvious why this would not be a focus (i.e., employees primarily sit in front of computer monitors). However, a former employer with operations that encompass heavy manufacturing and has many represented employees does release annual reports on their record.
Your request for information is timely. Currently our company does not publish or address safety or SHE issues in a US report. Our Japan headquarters does publish a Global SHE report. However, that report does not include relevant US SH&E performance data for our facilities based in the United States. One of our goals is to begin reporting safety performance data along with environmental performance for the North American locations.
Because we have sites in Canada and Mexico, as well as the US, the obvious measures of incident rates, worker's compensation, EMR's may not be the best. Secondly, those measures are all downstream measures of safety. Does anyone track or publish any upstream measures? Very interested in what you turn up! If it's possible to share any of your information it would be greatly appreciated!
Our firm does address Safety in its annual financial report. We address Environmental issues separate from safety and health. We use a separate section of the annual report to specify safety performance, but it is not tied to financial issues of ROI. The report covers data developed by safety professionals tied to goals and success of achieving those goals. It uses both leading and trailing data for the report. My business unit also provides an annual report on safety. It does not cover safety as a financial issue. Figures are tied to money but only in cost of safety not in evaluating the financial loss to the bottom line since this is tied to corporate goals.
My parent corporation publishes an EH&S annual report. The 2002 report was 86 pages of information gathered from all sites on a global basis. It contains numerous metrics exhibits along with narrative articles.
As a private company we don't have an annual report, but safety, safety statistics and loss history broken down by operating unit and manager is in the quarterly and annual report to both the Executive Committee and owners. We provide incident rates for workers compensation claims, and OSHA statistics compared against the same time period for the previous year and against BLS industry Rates. Loss histories are also provided and broken down by Group, Division, and Operation. Safety is a corporate or Group overhead item and we do not show a budget. We watch costs charged to safety related functions and expenditures.
Since we are working in the public sector there is not an annual financial report such as exists for a for-profit. Our annual activity report does not address ES&H, since its audience is interested primarily in our organization's technical accomplishments. However, the cost of ES&H support is a frequent topic in budget discussions and reports. As a group manager responsible for ES&H support of a facility, I review a monthly budget stewardship report prepared by our financial office, and present a quarterly status review to my management. Currently we are looking at how to spread costs fairly across our customer base rather than absorbing them all in the overhead and operations budgets.
Our company does address HSE in its annual report. It discusses the topic in general, and gives performance against a set of numerical targets. On the safety side, these targets are Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate, and an internal measurement of absenteeism that includes on-the-job illnesses and off-the-job illnesses and injuries. The Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate is based on the CEFIC system, which are injuries (not illnesses, as is done in the OSHA system) resulting in lost time away from work normalized to 1 million hours worked (versus the OSHA system of normalizing to 200,000 hours). On the environmental side, the measurements are tons of COD in wastewater, tons of VOC emissions to air, and waste reduction (tons of hazardous waste and tons of non-reusable waste). My department does not put together a financial report on HSE performance; that is done company-wide in Europe.
We have a one to two page spread in our annual financial report about our safety efforts, but I don't think safety is actually considered from a financial aspect.
The healthcare industry is in an infancy stage. We need to learn about the ROI on safety programs. Most of these organizations are non-profit organizations so they really are not bottom-line orientated. As such they don't include anything in their annual report regarding SH&E issues.
At our last board meeting, we did include the risk management data - incidents versus staffing. As you know the healthcare is experiencing shortage of nursing and other healthcare professionals. Results have been employee overtime, etc. As it was my first report, we didn't see correlation between staff injuries versus staffing.
Although it is not included in externally published information, a numerical scoring system used for determining the level of implementation and adequacy of our HSSE Management System. The scoring system measures how well our requirements are being implemented. I don't feel it is appropriate to share the details, however, I would be willing to discuss the approach further if someone wants to call and discuss. Our department submits our performance data into a central database that is used to consolidate HSE performance results across all of the business units. The data is submitted and audited by external auditors annually (by sampling various locations and business units; not everyone gets audited every year). Also, input for the annual reports is solicited and we contribute successes and accomplishments using that process.
Our firm is a private company so therefore we do not publish an annual report. However we do develop an annual safety report and provide to all the officers. The focus is a comparison of this year to last year to show the changes and define the reasons for the results (reductions). We also forecast what the next year will be and define those changes based on new businesses and safety business plans for each facility.


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And Civil or Civil-3D was first released as version 2004 (more a preview release I guess) in the year 2003 (>>>another source<<<).
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I posted a bunch of this information a few years back, but I'll be darned if I can find where I posted it. Allen Jessup has a brief rundown here:
I will keep looking for the more complete list I compiled.
This is the one I was thinking of I guess,,,,
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I was there then Joe, but didn't you just draw a line in the dirt first to show the parcels, then went to the cave drawings?
Thats right Murph, preliminary then the deliverable
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