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Pols Voice
- This article is about the enemy. For the HORSE the Band song, see Pol's Voice (song).
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Pols Voice is the name given to a species of rabbit-like monsters that hop along the ground in their native habitat, often a dungeon. With their debut in The Legend of Zelda for the Nintendo Entertainment System, the Pols Voice is one of the few common enemies with a distinct, unique weakness.
Characteristics and Weaknesses
Pols Voice's head boasts two floppy ears and whiskers like that of a rabbit or hare, but the similarities end there. They have evil, black, beady eyes and a lower torso that spreads out into short "legs" or simply opens up to a wide, tooth-filled maw underneath. For unknown reasons, the ears of a Pols Voice are hyper-sensitive to loud sound and territorial intrusion.[1][2] In the original Japanese release of The Legend of Zelda, they could be destroyed with sword blows but took many hits and were hard to defeat without knowing their true weakness: they were sensitive to player-provided sound from the Famicom's built-in microphone. This weakness was only exploited in Japan, as the NES lacked the mic. In the NES version of the title, they were given a vulnerability to Arrows; Link can easily eradicate several at once with one arrow if they are aligned. Pol's Voice in Link's Awakening also shared this weakness but take a few more shots to defeat, and were now invulnerable to sword blows. However, they could also be destroyed quickly by throwing Jars at them or using Bombs, a weakness that is also shared in Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons. In a reference to their original weakness, playing a melody from an instrument such as the Ocarina or the Harp of Ages in the Game Boy games will cause these foes to spontaneously explode.
Phantom Hourglass and Player Interactivity
Pols Voices also appear in Phantom Hourglass; they are much larger than their contemporaries, and similar to previous concept art. As a nod to the built-in microphone on the Famicom, the only way to expose their weakness is to sound into the Nintendo DS Mic; this action stuns them and provides a window of time in which Link has the opportunity to attack. However, without knowledge of their weakness, these enemies may prove to be amongst the toughest in the game. In Phantom Hourglass, they attack by flipping forward and attempting to hit Link with their large mouths, hidden under their bodies.
- The Bunny Hood bears a slight resemblance to the Pols Voice enemy, and when Link sells the mask to the wandering Running Man in Ocarina of Time, he says upon seeing the mask: "I bet with those long ears you can hear the voices..."
- The Toppo is another hopping rabbit-like enemy who appears in A Link to the Past.
- The American metalcore band HORSE the Band released a song entitled Pol's Voice on their 2003 album R. Borlax. The song's title and lyrics refer to the enemy as it appears in the original The Legend of Zelda game.
- The English language instruction manual for The Legend of Zelda refers to its weakness to sound, despite the NES not possessing the microphone of the Famicom.[1]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "A ghost with big ears and a weak point - he hates loud noise" (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 36)
- ↑ "Creatures that are sensitive to sound dwell in the sands ahead. So, walk without sound and bring as little attention to yourself as possible." — Ciela (Phantom Hourglass)
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Our free monthly art club is designed for you to play, create and enjoy the gallery as a family.
This month we'll be exploring colours and how they make you feel. You'll get to create your own 'colour bath' using light, acetates and paints to create colourful projections.
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Checklists: Mom's Best Friend
Keeping Track
Kohl says that keeping a checklist enables your mind to be in the moment with your children and that the key is to find the type of checklist that works best for you and your family. There are a variety of ways to keep your tasks in order, and what works for you may not work for someone else.
My personal favorite way to keep my list is to work from whatever scrap of paper is handy, and then tape the ripped sheets of paper all over my kitchen cabinets. Rarely is my cabinet free from notes, reminders, and grocery lists, and it's certainly not a decorative display, but you can bet I rarely forget anything.
You may keep your list on the family calendar, or carry a spiral notebook with an ongoing list of things to do. Others choose the more technical ways of keeping track of appointments, grocery lists, and phone numbers by keeping their lists in their Blackberries or iPhones. Still others admit that the most important things to remember get written on their hands.
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These suggestions may help to streamline your process and organize your time so you can accomplish all those tedious chores that must be taken care of each day.
Doreen Fera, mother of two in Turnersville, New Jersey, calls her list system a "catch-all list that reads like a maniac wrote it." She uses whatever bound book she has handy and says it has no categories and is just a stream of consciousness. "I cross things off as I do them, and boy, do I love doing that!" Fera says the biggest advantage to her catch-all list is that she never forgets what needs to be done. "Having a list doesn't mean it gets done, but I rarely forget it's out there!"
Diane Seltzer, an attorney and mom of two from Bethesda, Maryland, admits she is a "total organization freak," and that her husband affectionately refers to her as the Office Manager in their home. She had a calendar for work-related appointments and a separate planner for family activities. When she realized she was scheduling depositions when her son had dentist appointments, she knew she had to simplify her system. Now she uses her Handspring Visor to list and keep track of all her appointments, phone numbers, and contact information. "No matter where I am, I know where I have to be on a given date, and I never have the problem of not having a mom's, doctor's, or client's phone number with me," said Seltzer, who also keeps her to-do list in her Visor. "Every brilliant thought, from 'buy a dehumidifier' to 'revise wills' is on that list," says Seltzer.
Tiffany Brueggemann, of Temple City, California, makes lists for everything she needs to do and admits she has several methods to her madness. She keeps a calendar on the computer, uses a PDA, and also writes notes on Post-Its, which she then tapes to her cell phone. "Oh, and the important things I have to remember I write on my hand," she says. For Brueggemann, writing everything down helps keep her life in order. "Even if I don't look at that list again, writing it down does help me remember what I need to do." And about writing things to remember on her hand, she adds, "People always laugh at me, but it works!"


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Anyone seen that movie? It was released in 2001 and the premise of the movie was about rebuilding.
Not just a house but about family, faith, relationships, etc.
I often reflect back on that movie.
Because our son Luke's story is also a story of rebuilding.
But the rebuild was not all about him. Yes, he needed a rebuild. He needed a family, love, medical care, proper nutrition. All those things are a given.
However it was ME that got the biggest upgrade in the process.
Luke came home at the age of 19 months old. His listed special need was cleft lip and palate. We received updates from the orphanage during our wait which described a little boy who was mostly on target….one that was walking, riding a tricycle… doing all the things that a toddler should be doing.
We arrived in China in May 2007 to meet him and bring him home. And our spirits were crushed when we received him at the Civil Affairs office. This little boy was nothing like what we were told. In fact, he was the absolute opposite. He was a 19 month old who was the size and weight of an infant. He was a child who could not hold up his head, sit up, roll over or walk. He was clearly a child that had MANY MORE special needs then what was listed in his documentation. I mean MANY MANY MORE.
And I wanted to run.
I wanted to bolt out of there because I knew it would be difficult. But even though my HEAD wanted to run, my HEART and God's leading gave me the courage to stay. But it wasn't pretty for me. And I have been struggling with Luke's reality ever since. In September 2009 he was diagnosed with an Intellectual Disability. My stomach turned over and over and I wanted to throw up.
Well… I DID throw up. But not in the office space.
That would have been disgusting.
Life with Luke…well… God is using Luke to be my teacher. My lessons are: realistic expectations, patience, faith, hope, understanding, perspective, diligence, etc.
In other words….for me it's been a total rebuild.
Not that I didn't have those things before. I did.
But it wasn't at the level they needed to be.
It wasn't at the level God wanted them to be.
So began a complete renovation. And folks, it hasn't been gentle… at all. It's been tough. Lots of tools and nails and lumber.
And in a way I guess I was scared with each adoption that I would be changed. I mean… I knew I would be changed in some ways but… it was the big ways I was scared of. I think no matter how much we prepare to adopt a special needs child- or ANY child for that matter- all adoptive parents are all scared of the changes we will experience: to our schedules, our home life, our relationships, our time and energy, our other kids.
But oh how I have come to learn to embrace how these children have changed me. Especially Luke. And I think that you will find it the same way if you commit to one of these beautiful children. Change is inevitable. How beautiful it is to have the change occur because you have loved and embraced a child with special needs.
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Should You Bet on This Teen Retailer?
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Aeropostale (NYSE: ARO) was lagging behind the other major specialty retailers in fashion products. Now it is back in the game with key fashion categories, which will share more shelf space with core products. While it reported negative comps and a gross margin decline in the first quarter, it expects to do better in the second half this year with better product cycles and merchandising initiatives. Its margins are still expected to remain under pressure with increased marketing efforts this year. Now, let's discuss a few points in detail that will impact its performance.
New fashion categories and P.S. brand expansion will drive sales growth
Aeropostale's key fashion categories have seen positive trends despite negative overall comps in the last quarter. Woven Tops, Woven Bottoms and Denims have performed better with higher margin levels. These products are expected to drive sales growth in the back to school season.
The company's P.S. brand has opened 24 new stores in the last quarter and entered 8 new states. It has also increased its presence in the Middle East and it has plans to enter Mexico, the Philippines, Panama and Columbia. Aeropostale's fashion categories and its P.S. brand will help it to achieve better comps growth in the future.
Store rationalization and remodeling will increase productivity
Aeropostale has focused on store rationalization over the last few years and closed around 10% of its underperforming stores at different locations. It has closed 20 stores during the fiscal year 2012. It has planned 100 more store closures in the next few years with average 15-20 stores per year.
Aeropostale's store productivity will also increase due to store remodeling initiatives. The company has plans to remodel 30 stores in the next year or so. It will look to remodel 200-250 stores, which are in line for lease renewals in the next few years. Its store rationalization and remodeling efforts will increase its overall productivity in the long term.
Increased promotions and high inventory levels will put pressure on margins
The company has transformed its merchandise more towards fashion under its new EVP Emilia Fabricant. Aeropostale will increase its promotions across the channels and will come up with new marketing campaigns to attract customers. It has increased discounts up to 80% on clearance merchandise and will look to continue that on slow moving merchandise.
Its SG&A expense for the last quarter increased by 240 basis points year-over-year. It has also increased its inventory levels by 3% for the quarter, but sales declined by 9% year-over-year. Its extensive marketing spends and high inventory levels from the first quarter carry over will put pressure on gross margin in the future.
Peer analysis
In specialty fashion retail stores, the other two major players are American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) and Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF).
American Eagle has updated its order management and inventory management system to serve the orders from its online channel. Its process enhancement efforts will help it to track products. Its reduced lead time and product cycle time will enable it to perform better in the fast changing fashion retail segment. Its Aerie brand was the growth driver last quarter and it has repositioned the brand to target a broad customer base. Its investment in store growth, store remodeling and distribution centres will help it to drive sales growth.
Abercrombie & Fitch has completed its first market research study in the last quarter, and it will look to capitalize on its findings. It has focused on savings from process enhancements through cross-functional initiatives. These initiatives are supported by an outside consulting firm, but led by the internal team.
Its international stores are providing better margins and it has plans to increase its international presence this year. Its direct-to-customer channel has been a driving force for it, and it will look to enhance online sales with more online exclusive products.
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Aeropostale has reported operating margin of -4.53% and a forward P/E of 22.38. American Eagle Outfitters has the highest P/S ratio of 1.32 and lowest forward P/E of 11.58 among the three mentioned peers. Abercrombie & Fitch has negative operating margin of -1.66% and a forward P/E of 12.94.
Aeropostale is late in adding fashion to its stores, but it will look forward to a turnaround helped by its fashion categories. It has increased its P.S. brand presence in the US and globally in the first quarter. Its store rationalization and remodeling will increase store productivity in the next few years. It has increased its promotions for fashion products and slow moving merchandise. Despite all of these positives, its increased inventory levels and promotion expenses will put pressure on margins. So, I recommend investors hold on Aeropostale.
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This Charming Charlie, a Tumblr combining Peanuts comics with Smiths lyrics, is amazing
-From "There is a Light That Never Goes Out"
Oh man, when this was brought to our attention (via Gawker) this morning, we felt so many feelings. All of them were good.
Because, oh man, this is amazing. San Francisco artist Lauren LoPrete, inspired by an old concert poster featuring a photo of old football head, has created a series of comic strips featuring classic Peanuts comics with the original words replaced by Smiths lyrics. The result is genius in its simplicity.
Moz and Charlie Brown! When you think about it, Charlie Brown was the original emo kid, moping around and thinking way too hard about everything. Feeling all the feelings. This is a kid that would have been holed up in his dark room with a stack of Smiths records and one burning candle while Lucy and the gang partied out by Snoopy's doghouse.
Rest assured that when these become available to purchase as prints (and we're sure they will) we'll be placing an order.
Check the whole series out on LoPrete's Tumblr, This Charming Charlie (see what she did there?! )
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My entire life I knew I wanted a career in the healthcare field. Right out of high school, I began working as a CNA, but my schooling was cut short when I found out I was pregnant with my son. Shortly after my son was born, I moved to California with my fiancée and was a stay at home mom. I knew that I wanted more for myself and to provide for my family, so I decided to return to school to further my education.
I quickly found that Herzing was the perfect option for me. I would be able to go to school and take care of my son at the same time. I started attending Herzing in July of 2011, and two short years later, I graduated with my associate degree in Medical Assisting. With the help of my program chair and student services, I began working almost immediately…and have been offered several jobs since!
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Two West Virginia hicks get married and spend their honeymoon in a local motel. Right before they consummate the marriage, the women says, "Be gentle, I'm a virgin."
The man is visibly upset and storms off to his family's home. He tells them what happened and his dad says, "If she isn't good enough for her own family, she sure as hell isn't good enough for you!"
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Survey reveals top places to workSTAFF REPORT | February 04,2013Vermont Business Magazine and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce recently announced the 21 Best Places to Work in Vermont 2013.
The statewide survey and awards program was created to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Vermont, benefiting the states economy, its workforce and businesses.
The Best Places to Work in the small company category in alphabetical order:
ASIC North Inc., Farm & Wilderness Foundation, Fuse, Gallagher, Flynn & Company, Heritage Aviation, Hickok & Boardman Financial Planning & Group Benefits, Instrumart, Liquid Measurement Systems, Resource Systems Group, Seventh Generation, Sonnax Industries.
The Best Places to Work in the large company category (150 or more) are: BioTek Instruments, Comcast Cable, Country Home Products, Edward Jones, Entergy Vermont Yankee, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, King Arthur Flour, Merchants Bank, Vermont Energy Investment Corp.
The awards, created in 2006, are presented in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management, Vermont State Council, Vermont Department of Labor and the Vermont Department of Economic Development and Best Companies Group.
To be considered, companies had to meet the following requirements:
Have at least 15 employees working in Vermont; be a for-profit or not-for-profit business or government entity; be a publicly or privately held business; have a facility in the state; and be in business a minimum of one year.
Companies from across the state entered the two-part process. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated companys workplace policies, practices, and demographics, which was worth approximately 25 percent of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure their experience. This part of the evaluation was worth approximately 75 percent.
The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process in Vermont and also analyzed the data and used their expertise to determine the final rankings.
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Campers at the Heartland Region's two summer camps, Camp Spirit and Camp JAM, participated in a letter writing project. These letters asked Members of Congress to cosponsor two pieces of legislation: HR 460 (Patients' Access to Treatments Act) and HR 1827 (Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment Program).
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Bittacus chujoi Issiki & Cheng, 1947
Diagnosis: Wings with minimal shading at crossveins and no shading at the origin of the radial sector and at the first fork of the Radius vein. Extensive shading at the wingtip. Apical crossvein between Cu and A1 absent. Male epiandrial lobes mitten-shaped with protruding lower, thumb-like projection.
Distribution – Geographical: This species is known only from Rimogan [=Ilan County, Fushan Forest Research Centre, 24°45.597'N, 121°35.267'E ].
Distribution – Temporal: This species has apparently only been collected once: 2 ♂♂, and 1♀ were collected on 13 May 1933 by M. Chujo.
Ecology: This locality is a forested area at 670 m elevation.
Biology: Nothing is known of the immature stages and life history of this species.
Issiki, S. and F.-Y. Cheng. 1947. Formosan Mecoptera with Descriptions of New Species. Memoirs of the
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Although the series can seem dated in some ways, it has remained unusually fresh, and (unlike much comedy) grown no less funny. If it comes from a time in which men shook their heads reflexively over the antics of their addle-pated wives, those wives, played by Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance, are clearly heroines, often denied but always game, defeated but ceaselessly inventive. And the husbands, Desi Arnaz and William Frawley, got as good as they gave. To clown is to suffer.
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Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram become Ais and Yaz and are the very best pals. They are taking their role as Ireland's freshest story-tellers to the British nation very seriously indeed but they haven't had the time to do much research, learn their lines or work out who is doing which parts.
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Facebook's flop freezes the IPO market
39 days passed without a U.S. IPO, the eighth-longest such stretch since 2000.
Did the Facebook IPO fiasco have a chilling effect on the market for new companies going public? Not exactly. It was more like a deep freeze.
After Facebook's flop, 39 days passed without a U.S. IPO, the eighth-longest such stretch since 2000, according to a new report from IPO research firm Renaissance Capital. So while April was a busy time for new offerings, May and June were very quiet.
"Following an active first quarter and the second busiest April for pricings in a decade, the mismanaged Facebook offering and heightened market volatility led to an abrupt, month-long shutdown in the U.S. IPO market," according to the Renaissance Capital report.
The number of deals in the second quarter, 31, was off 33% from the 46 deals in the same quarter a year ago. The median deal size dropped 7%. Excluding the huge Facebook (FB) IPO, proceeds fell by 50%, according to the report.
But while the Facebook deal flopped spectacularly and the broader stock market swooned in the second quarter, some IPOs fared much better. Despite a weak stock market, the average total return for IPOs in the U.S. was 7%, in line with the 8% gains experienced in the second quarter of 2011. "However," Renaissance explains, "the majority of returns were a result of price discounting, evidenced by the 45% of deals that priced below the initial range."
Once the stocks were public, the average return was a 2% loss -- or a 6% loss, in line with the overall performance of the S&P 500, excluding Supernus Pharmaceuticals (SUPN), which more than doubled last week after Food & Drug Administration provided tentative approval for its epilepsy drug.
Other top-performing IPOs included benefit-program provider WageWorks (WAGE), up 63%, and digital marketing company Acquity Group (AQ), up 58%.
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While Facebook shares, at around $31, remain well below their IPO price of $38, the social media giant wasn't actually the worst-performing IPO of the quarter. Five newly public companies have done worse, with the poorest performer being PetroLogistics LP (PDH), which bills itself as "the only independent dedicated propylene producer in the United States." After pricing its IPO at $17 a share, the bottom of its expected range, the stock has slumped to just above $10.
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Right conditions to determine oyster harvest
If the weather stays dry and the red tide moves on, the "farmers of the tideflats" will be able to start bringing in their crop next week, just in time for an open house to sample the locally grown oysters and applaud the efforts to improve water quality that made their harvest possible.
"This is an opportunity to celebrate our accomplishments and continue to reach out to people throughout the watershed," said Geoff Menzies, the former Blaine oyster farmer who now coordinates volunteers for the community oyster farm and serves as chairman for the Drayton Harbor Shellfish Protection District Advisory Committee (DHSPDAC). "We will be dining on Drayton Harbor oysters if all goes well."
June 15, the state department of health plans to officially
reopen shellfish beds in a 575-acre slice of the harbor,
which was closed to shellfish harvesting almost 10 years
State shellfish biologist Don Lennartson said monthly sampling established that levels of fecal coliform bacteria in harbor waters had dropped enough to meet state and federal health standards. The level of fecal coliform bacteria is an indicator of pollution by human and animal waste.
"The data set we use for analysis consists of the most recent 30 samples collected, so a lot of the high numbers from years past have dropped out and the more recent numbers are lower, due to a great deal of remedial effort," he said. The state samples local waters monthly and an additional monthly sample is paid for through a contract from Whatcom County Water Resources Division to Puget Sound Restoration Fund (PSRF). Both the Northwest Indian College and the volunteer oyster farmers perform additional monitoring of the creeks that feed the harbor and stormwater
The proposed area to be conditionally approved for shellfish harvest starts with a half-mile strip along the central portion of Semiahmoo spit, expands in the center of Drayton Harbor and then narrow down again to half a square mile of mudflats on the Blaine side. There is currently two acres of oysters ready for harvest on the Blaine side.
The state has imposed a condition on any shellfish harvest in the newly reopened area – dry weather. "Any time there is a half inch or more of rainfall within a 24-hour period, the harvest is closed for five days," Menzies said. "Recent rains we've had probably would have triggered a closure." The results of water quality sampling after a heavy rainfall have shown high fecal coliform levels, and only with those results set aside does the harbor meet standards, based on dry weather sampling alone, Menzies explained. A logical conclusion is that somewhere in the watershed, runoff washes pollutants into the harbor. The question is where and from what source, something DHSPDAC will be looking to study under a revised plan to restore the health of the harbor.
There is also the added complication of a red tide, or paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) alert for all Whatcom County beaches north of Birch Bay in place since May. Menzies said while PSP was detected in mussels at Semiahmoo Marina during the last week of May, the community oyster farm oysters were clean and he will continue sampling weekly until they get the go-ahead to harvest.
Finally, anything from a failing septic to a sewer spill has the potential to bounce Drayton Harbor back on the prohibited list. Menzies said they had a close call at the end of March when a dairy farmer pumping out his lagoon spilled some effluent into drainage ditches that lead into Dakota Creek. "This is just the kind of news you want to hear when you're a month away from an upgrade that's been 10 years in the making," Menzies said wryly. Because of dry conditions and cooperation from the farmer Menzies said the spill had no detectable effect on the harbor but it highlighted the need to work more closely with the upland farm communities in the watershed.
While some of the oysters from the community oyster farm will be the main attraction at the June 19 open house and some smaller ones will head for local markets, most will be sold overseas to generate funds for ongoing water quality improvement. "If weather and tide cooperate we have a sample shipment of jumbo oysters going through a B.C. buyer to China," Menzies said. "If they like the product we will harvest and ship most of it next fall." He added Boundary Fish at the end of Marine Drive in Blaine would be washing, sorting, bagging and tagging oysters to prepare them for shipment.
The open house is more than an oyster feed, Menzies said. Dozens of individuals, groups and agencies will present their recent work to preserve water quality, plans for the future, and how anyone can play an important role in improving the health of local waters.
The Whatcom County planning department will be there to talk about the connection between how we use land and how it impacts water. The Lummi Nation will participate with their analysis of a recently conducted shellfish survey around Semiahmoo spit.
Menzies also said there will be displays describing the U.S./Canada shared waters roundtable and other international efforts.
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Developing Pre-Reading Skills
The Basics
Just as all people must learn to crawl before they can walk, children must attain certain milestones before they can become part of the world of words. Parents can do much to help unlock the magical realm of reading. When your baby is even just days old, there are steps you an take to foster your little one's love for books. Here are some tips to help you introduce even the youngest child to words and help her develop important pre-reading skills.
"Reading is the most complex psychological process we deal with in our whole lives," says Donna Sullivan, director of Commonwealth Learning Center in Needham, Massachusetts. "It involves the auditory system—how we hear and understand; and the visual system—how we interpret letters. When these psychological processes are in place, a child is ready to read."
Not every child will learn to read at the same age. While some youngsters may start as young as four years old, most children become readers during first grade. But it is important to note that the process towards literacy begins long before a child enters a classroom.
Read Aloud Together
"There are two important components to teaching young children to read," says Dr. Jeanne DeTemple, PhD, research assistant on the Home-School Study of the Acquisition of Language and Literacy Project at the Harvard School of Education. "Reading aloud to them and letting them see you read. Both of these tell your kids that reading is a useful, desirable activity worth learning."
Talk the Talk
There is no minimum age to begin exposing children to language and books. "Parents should talk and read to their children even when they are small infants," recommends Sullivan. "Using real words, not baby talk, will stimulate language development and model language as well.
"By the time a child is between the ages of four and five, she will comprehend that words are made up of sounds. This is the time to really start developing her vocabulary," Sullivan says. "Extend one-on-one conversation to include lots of interaction with your children. Discuss topics which most interest them and encourage them to share their ideas. You can expand their language by repeating their sentences back and adding more words to what they have already said."
All this talking will teach kids that speech is made up of a series of sounds. "Now children are ready to learn that what comes out of their mouths is represented by words on a page," says Sullivan.
Wheeling Their Way to Words
But before they pick up a book, children must also learn to distinguish between left and right. Growing Child, a newsletter chronicling preschooler development, suggests that learning to ride a tricycle can help.
Most children are mature enough to ride a tricycle by the age of two and a half. The pedaling they learn forces them to shift from right to left, which helps them distinguish the two different sides of their bodies. This is a first step in learning to organize the left-to-right dimension in space.
Children who have difficulty differentiating a "b" from a "d" or words such as "saw" from "was" have not yet learned to sort their left sides from their right sides. Once a child can discern his own left and right, he has reached the starting point for separating left and right on the printed page.
Riding a tricycle also teaches the importance of sequence order. As a child rides he knows he cannot pedal both sides at the same time and must learn to pace his movements. This develops the ability to
organize time which will help him learn to read words in the correct order.
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"Learning to read should not be an academic endeavor," stresses Sullivan. "All pre-reading activities should be kept playful."
For example, she suggests singing rhyming songs, reading favorite stories over and over, or playing games which challenge children to find objects with similar sounding names.
"Children pick up reading skills all kinds of different ways," says Joanne Stone-Libon, director of the Headstart programs in Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop, Massachusetts. "In our Headstart programs we like the children to have input into what our teachers are reading to them. We ask them to talk about the stories and pictures. It creates a connectedness, and the more involved they become the more fun they have."
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A judge has scheduled a sentencing hearing early next year for an Etowah County man who pleaded guilty to murdering his mother.
Prosecutors on Tuesday said 33-year-old Justin Blaine Denson of Gadsden admitted to killing Nita Gay Denson in December 2009.
He was arrested in Tennessee the next month after investigators followed a trail of purchases made with his mother's credit and debit cards. Denson also pleaded guilty to fraudulently using his mother's cards.
Authorities say an investigation showed Denson and his mother had been arguing about money before her slaying.
Denson's sentencing is set for Jan. 10. He will receive 119 years imprisonment in a plea deal with prosecutors.
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The government shutdown may soon be a thing of the past. Earlier
today, the Senate Majority leader said the Senate had reached an
agreement to end the shutdown. If the deal passes both chambers, as it's
expected to, then furloughed workers could be heading back to work in
the morning.
the government shut down more than two weeks ago, national parks and
monuments have been closed and many federal workers have been off work. But that could all change by morning. "Tomorrow
morning, everybody will wake up and they'll go, wow look at this, the
government re-opened it's a much nicer day. The reality is that yes I
would expect that depending on what time you go to work tomorrow
morning, if you work for the federal government, you'll be able to get
in," says Rep. Kevin Cramer.The deal would fund the government through January 15th and extend the debt limit through February 7th."Obviously,
I would have liked a longer period of time but it was a negotiation.
Finally what we're going to do is we are going to get back to regular
order. Hopefully the budget committee will go to conference," says Sen.
Heidi Heitkamp.She says she hopes that happens sooner rather than later, so the country isn't facing the same situation in 2014. "Every
day that we were shutdown that's 160-million dollars in cost associated
with that. That cost didn't buy more spaces for kids in head start,
didn't buy more research against alzheimers. It simply bought a
shutdown," says Heitkamp.Cramer says he will vote for the Senate's deal when it comes to the House. But he says it's far from perfect. "It
really does nothing to rein in what's turning into quite quickly to be a
disaster, Obamacare. So we're going to have a longer term discussion
about that. It is the law of the land it is supposedly being
implemented," says Cramer.The deal does, however, include a
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For adolescent girls, the thought of getting their first gynecologic exam can be terrifying, but once you discover what's involved it won't be scary any longer.
The Gynecologists at Avera Women's say girls should come in for their first exam between the ages of 13 and 15 and that first visit is much more about education than anything else.
Dr. Danielle Berdahl, OB/GYN says, "It's a fact gathering visit. We do some screening for high risk behaviors, menstrual disorders, problems with pain, as well as educating them to what's normal for their body and age. We want to make sure they are going through normal developmental stages and a lot of counseling. We basically help them prepare for the remainder of their life as a woman."
Part of that initial exam also includes discussion on the human papillomavirus which is a sexually transmitted disease that causes most cervical cancers. They also talk about the vaccine that protects against it.
Dr. Berdahl says, "The recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is that all girls ages 9-26 get the vaccine. The goal is to vaccinate them before they are ever exposed."
So many young girls and their moms are reluctant to make that first appointment because they fear they'll end up in a procedure room staring down some pretty scary looking equipment. Dr. Berdahl says that is just not the case.
Dr. Berdahl says, "During that first gynecology exam, you don't necessarily need to have a pap smear or pelvic exam done unless you are having pain or other issues. The current recommendation for having your first pap smear is by the age of 21 or within the first 3 years of having sexual activity."
A lot of girls during their early teens are just trying to get comfortable in their skin and the changes that are happening with their bodies. Having a gynecologist who can become a confidant could increase their confidence during a time they could probably use a boost.
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The Coast Guard towed a 26-foot boat to shore after it was disabled 28 miles east of Virginia Beach July 11. A 9-1-1 operator contacted the Coast Guard stating they had received a SPOT notification from the vessel School Zone, which indicated their position. Click here to read the news article.
If lightning doesn't strike twice, do two SPOT devices initiate rescues at the same time in the middle of nowhere? Well, that happened on Thursday, July 23, 2009 in the mountains of Strathcona Park, British Columbia, Canada. Two separate sets of hikers were each found within about five kilometers of one another after activating their SPOT Messengers. Read the complete story published by the Comox Valley Echo by clicking Read More.
Zac Sunderland, a 17-year old from Marina del Rey, California, departed June 14, 2008 in an attempt to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the world alone by sailboat. We've supported him with a SPOT and now he is on the home stretch just a short way away in the Panama Canal.
Even encountering pirates along the way at one point, SPOT has been a great tool for Zac and provided peace of mind to his friends and family. Check out this story where after communication gaps, his family was finally updated when Zac used his SPOT GPS Messenger to send an OK Message.
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Satellite phones go where mobiles fear to tread - Imagine the possibilities when such a hand-held gizmo (SPOT) can beam video as well as voice, GPS location and instant messaging.
Check out this article from the authority in scholarly business news, the Economist, on SPOT, the critical need for satellite communications away from cell coverage and the future of the industry. Click here to read.
No, we're not talking about a job advertisement; we're talking about the words coming from JT at shootingresources.com. See his interesting review of SPOT and how its design and functionality help thousands live up to the challenge of making it back in one piece while exploring or doing some of life's most dangerous work. JT: "…It was the longest and probably the most in depth testing we have ever done. We did this for a reason though. This was designed as a rescue device and as such you are putting your life on the line with this one piece of equipment. This is your last hope of rescue or survival therefore it must work flawlessly. So before I would say "yes this works go check it out," I want to make sure that I trust it with not only my life but those that are closest to me too. So how did the SPOT hold up after all of this? It was nothing short of amazing to be honest. The SPOT is tough plain and simple, there is not much in the normal world that is going to break this device. It held up under every harshness that we threw at it. It needed just a little more than cleaning or to pick it up and dust it off. Sure it shows a little cosmetic wear but who cares it still works." Click here for the full review.
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Is the language we use perpetuating the racial divide?
When I started working at the University I was asked, "Who do you relate to?" I answered unawares of their intention, "My wife." To which there was a pause... an irritated pause... ,"No, What race do you identify with?" Response, "The human race."
This only provides a small example into the plethora of ways that language contributes to how we perceive ourselves and others. This example illustrates how language shapes identity or at least perceived identity and its association with our race. It gives clues to how society contributes to a divide that no longer should exist. I believe that we can move beyond defining ourselves through race. We can rebuild ourselves through language and allow growth to truly take place.
Perhaps then a lack of opportunities wouldn't be presented as a racial issue but an economic issue, perhaps stereotypes would disappear and we would be able to characterize each other based on work ethic not racial stigmas, Perhaps we would be able to address the social issues from a less jaded perspective. Maybe now is the time that we stop making up for our ancestors mistakes and start working together as true equals.
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Jun 29 2013: Are you employed at a public or private university? I ask this only because every public school or institution at which I have worked over the last twenty-five years engages in very extensive and almost continuous discussion of such issues of race and diversity.
I sense from the way you pose your question and from your discussion that this does not happen where you are?
Jun 29 2013: Re: " I ask this only because every public school or institution at which I have worked over the last twenty-five years engages in very extensive and almost continuous discussion of such issues of race and diversity."
Fritzie, don't you think that this "continuous discussion" perpetuates the issue? May be, it's time to stop teaching children that they've "got to be nice to ..." (fill in the blank). Doesn't this also imply that one can be mean to ... (fill in the blank)? When I was a kid, I did not understand why people even mention issues like that because I would never had thought on my own that this could be an issue.
"You've got to be carefully taught..."
Jun 29 2013: Yours is an interesting question. The answer those who do diversity training typically offer to it is that thinking discussions about race are not necessary or no longer necessary is typical of those who enjoy "privilege" in the society.
I was talking about trainings and discussions among adults rather than children. Is the sort of message you describe here how this has been discussed with your children at their schools? I believe you have school-aged children still?
Of course adults who have been engaged in discussions with identical content over several decades do start feeling it grows old.
Jun 29 2013: Re: "The answer those who do diversity training typically offer to it is that thinking discussions about race are not necessary or no longer necessary is typical of those who enjoy "privilege" in the society."
The same can be said the other way: those who think that discussions about race is necessary are those who are interested in perpetuating the idea of racial inequality.
I have school-aged children. I do not discuss the issues of race with them. And I will not unless I would see that I need to address it (if they get wrong ideas from somewhere else).
I have an Elmo disc with a song teaching kids that they "should not be afraid of the dark", how to overcome the fear of the dark, how things we are afraid in the dark are not scary, etc. It sounds outlandish to me. My kids have NEVER been afraid of the dark. I just put them to bed, turn off the light - and that's about it. They don't even KNOW that they SHOULD be afraid of the dark.
Teaching these subjects to people who are unaware of them is like showing pornography to children saying "this is the stuff you are not supposed to look at" or teaching them profanity saying "you are not supposed to know these words".
My son has finished his freshman year in high school. In health class, he had to write long papers on various drugs and what interesting effects they have on the mind. I had no idea that there are such wonderful mushrooms! Thanks for teaching that stuff to my kid!
Jun 29 2013: There is a primary and a secondary decision at play here.
The reason they need to teach diversity (secondary decision) is the primary decision that there is racism.
Black unemployment was lower than white unemployment until the nanny state passed the Davis Bacon act (secondary decision). Because of the primary decision that Blacks were discriminated against in employment. The truth is that this meme was started after blacks were used in construction jobs that would work cheaper. The unions did not like this so came up with Davis Bacon and prevailing wage which in reality cost Blacks jobs.
Black graduation is higher without affirmative action. Because of the primary decision that there was racism so they had to institute the secondary decision of affirmative action to give black students a fair chance. This forced schools to accept students they would not ordinarily accept of course these student were not qualified to go to these schools and flunked out.
The government decided poor people were being discriminated against in house loans so they decided that they need the CRA to force banks to make loans they would not otherwise make. The primary decision was that there was discrimination against poor people regarding home loans. The secondary decision was that there needed to be the CRA. You know the rest of the story.
The government decided there were too many unemployed people (primary decision) so extended unemployment to 99 weeks (secondary decision) The result was more unemployed people.
The government decided that illegal aliens did not get enough to eat, support for children, get health care, get housing (primary decision), the secondary decision was to give them section 8 housing, WIC, child support for single mothers, education. Result more illegal aliens. Exacerbated by Reagan and Amnesty.
We are ALL different to think otherwise would be liberal (non thinking).
Where is the aid for white people who are not good at sports or good students?
Jun 29 2013: Pat, could be nice if you provided references for all the info. You refer to numerical data such as graduation rates, unemployment rates, minimum wage. Not that I disagree or don't believe you, but all of that stuff can be anecdotal and you wouldn't even know it yourself. Numerical data and facts are in a different category than moral beliefs.
I disagree with affirmative action for a different reason. If we are to stop discrimination, we need to stop taking race into consideration for employment, college admission, housing, credit, etc. - period. Giving advantage to people of color seems to violate that principle. Moreover, it emphasizes the fact that these people need special treatment because they are "underprivileged" or "disadvantaged", essentially, implying their inferiority. Looking at the current U.S. president, it seems to me that it's time to leave these ideas in the past. Affirmative action seems to be adding insult to the injury emphasizing inequality. Do black people object? Does anybody say "hey, we don't need special privileges! we can qualify for college better than whites without your stinky privileges!" Of course, I say this just to keep "MY privileges".
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Economic facts and fallacies pg 179
Affirmative action which began in the 1970s produced little or no effect on the size of black income
It is hard for me to coax the actual stats out of the BLS tables but these guys are adept at it. They are both Black economists.
Households headed by illegal aliens imposed more than $26.3 billion in costs on the federal government in 2002 and paid only $16 billion in taxes, creating a net fiscal deficit of almost $10.4 billion, or $2,700 per illegal household.
Among the largest costs are Medicaid ($2.5 billion); treatment for the uninsured ($2.2 billion); food assistance programs such as food stamps, WIC, and free school lunches ($1.9 billion); the federal prison and court systems ($1.6 billion); and federal aid to schools ($1.4 billion).
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It is easy to find read about the CRA.
The 99 week unemployment extension will be hard to prove. But I have read that whenever it is extended the people tend to stay unemployed longer.
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Jun 29 2013: Pat, thanks for the links.
@pat re: "Read your own link again this time for time for comprehension."
Pat, this comment does not add any content to what you say. I see it as a personal remark.
@Lamar re: "I am sure you did not expect anyone else to see through that and cherry picking your data is not a way to provide evidence for your opinion because it will be pointed out."
Lamar: what Pat expected does not matter. If you disagree with Pat, it's sufficient to explain why you disagree with what he said.
I say this because I like discussions with both of you, but last time you talked to each other in my own conversation, nobody wanted to comment in it for 3 days and moderators deleted half of the remarks. We need to learn from that.
Jun 29 2013: I appreciate, Arkady, your encouraging respectful conversations that are about substance rather than personal attack. Personal attacks have ways of snowballing and making thoughtful people start to avoid the whole thread.
It is particularly unfair effectively to sabotage other people's threads in this way.
Jul 1 2013: I work for a state run university in Pennsylvania. I am not saying in any way that the conversation doesn't take place but perhaps not as widely publicized as one would wish. I find it interesting that at other institutions that this topic is discussed with rigor. I am interested to know how some of those conversations play out and what they may directly be related to.
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(WMC-TV) - If the Denver Broncos win Super Bowl XLVIII, a panda bear at Memphis Zoo could end up taking some of the credit.
Le Le made his pick for the big game and he is putting his bets on a Tennessee favorite, Peyton Manning.
Even though the zoo has had pandas since 2003, this is the first year Le Le has put down his bet on a potential winner.
In front of an audience, Le Le tore down the Broncos banner and rolled around in it in a show of support.
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Leigh Neumayer, MD, MS, professor of surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine, is Co-Director of the multidisciplinary team treating breast cancer at Huntsman Cancer Institute. She holds a Jon and Karen Huntsman Presidential Professorship in Cancer Research. She has long been an advocate for women's health both at the University of Utah and the Salt Lake City VAMC.
Dr. Neumayer has an elective practice limited to diseases of the breast, in particular breast cancer. She offers vast experience in all surgical treatments of breast cancer including breast conservation surgery with oncoloplastic reconstructions, mastectomies of all types including total skin sparing mastectomy. She works closely with reconstructive surgeons to ensure access to the latest reconstructive techniques. She is experienced in sentinel lymph node biopsies. Dr. Neumayer provides an educational video on line for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and with Dr. Jay Agarwal has written a book about the treatment of breast cancer called "Meet Virginia: Biography of a Breast" that is given to every new breast cancer patient she sees.
Dr. Neumayer is an expert in clinical trial design and implementation. She has participated in many national trials and recently implemented a local trial (POWER PIINC) to determine the effect of a week of hormone blocking therapy on breast cancer cells. She has served as principal investigator on a large randomized multicenter trial evaluating hernia repair. In addition, she is co-investigator on two other large multicenter trials. She also has a strong interest in educational research and mentoring.
Dr. Neumayer received her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in 1985. She trained in general surgery at the University of California, San Francisco, and the University of Arizona in Tucson. She received a master's degree in clinical research design and statistical analysis from the University of Michigan. She joined the faculty of the University of Utah in 1992.
Board Certification and Academic Information
|Academic Departments
|Surgery - Professor
Obstetrics/Gynecology - Adjunct Associate Professor
|Academic Divisions
|General OB/GYN
General Surgery
|Board Certification
|American Board of Surgery (General Surgery)
American Board of Surgery (Sub: Surg Critical Care)
|Cancer Center Programs
|Experimental Therapeutics
Patient Ratings
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient Comments
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always seems to be very busy didn't feel at ease asking questionsUofU Patient June 15, 2014
LOVE Leigh. Going to miss her.UofU Patient May 26, 2014
very confident with Dr NeumeyerUofU Patient May 19, 2014
We would send any friend to the Huntsman Cancer ClinicUofU Patient May 11, 2014
Dr. Neumayer is amazing! I hate to see her go.UofU Patient May 10, 2014
They always have an answer to my questionsUofU Patient May 02, 2014
Dr. Neumayer took extra steps to have a 3rd radiologist give her opinion about the need for (or not) a biopsy. Especially took time to explain about follow-up.UofU Patient April 29, 2014
I met with Jill the nurse and Dr. Evans (who had assisted in the lumpectomy - but I didn't have memory of his being involved prior. Then met with Dr. Neumayer joining them. They were all professional, knowledgeably and kind. I feel my lumpectomy was such a success because of Dr. Neumayer. She is amazing.UofU Patient April 27, 2014
Dr. Neumayer is very professional with an effort to be congenial and shows genuine concern. She was able to help me relax!UofU Patient April 13, 2014
she was compassionate and very helpfulUofU Patient March 24, 2014
We considered our greatest blessing to have our treatment there and by those who assisted us.UofU Patient March 17, 2014
Dr. Neumayer is a great surgeon. I would highly recommend her care to those that need it.UofU Patient March 16, 2014
What a wonderful group of physicians. Can't say enough about how knowledgable, courteous, respectful, and kind they are.UofU Patient March 15, 2014
I was given every opportunity to express concerns and ask questions.UofU Patient March 13, 2014
Best ever. She remembered where I was living, what I was doing, etc. etc. ...Very accommodating.UofU Patient February 27, 2014
Everyone was very helpful and kind. They made us as comfortable as they could...UofU Patient February 20, 2014
Already have made recommendations. She is amazingly talented. While she talks fast...I am able to follow her. I appreciate that she explains without condescending. She is very personable.UofU Patient February 17, 2014
I told her about my sister recently passing away from breast cancer, and she showed concern and compassion and asked if I need, offered, grief counseling.UofU Patient February 15, 2014
Dr. tried to establish my level of understanding pretty early on so she could give me an in depth explanation that would satisfy my questions.UofU Patient January 29, 2014
I have always had great experiences with Dr. Neumayer, and this time was no different. The only thing I'm sad about is that I won't get to see her any more since I just passed the three-year anniversary of my surgery . . . and I have been "booted!" ;-) Thank you for a wonderful three years, Dr. Neumayer!UofU Patient January 27, 2014
Dr. Beck is absolutely wonderful. I would recommend her to everyone.UofU Patient December 22, 2013
Leigh Neumeyer is always a delight and I wouldn't mind waiting for her because I know the reason she'd be late is because she was helping another patient.UofU Patient December 01, 2013
Concern shown by all the staff was very genuine, and caring. Dr Neumeyer is very warm, straight forward, easy to talk to.UofU Patient November 26, 2013
Dr. Neumayer was really great. She was efficient and helpful, and I felt really comfortable with her and asking her questions. I would definitely recommend her to anyone seeking treatment at the clinic.UofU Patient November 21, 2013
Dr. Newmauyer is a very poor care provider. She made it seem as though I was wasting her time yet she only spent about 15 minutes with me. She was not considerate at all, and she made me feel very uncomfortable about my procedures in the future. I would not recommend her to anyone as she extremely disregards her patients feelings as well as makes us feel as though we are wasting her time. I was extremely offended by some of the things she said to me.UofU Patient November 15, 2013
I felt very confident in Dr. Neumayer and appreciated her care and concern. She made sure all my questions were answered.UofU Patient November 11, 2013
trust in follow up visits has been an important component and confidence to make sure we are on the right track before leaving gives me more security that all voices have been heard - so far it has been very goodUofU Patient November 08, 2013
Please remember that patients can hear hallway conversations. Being in the clinic is an emotional experience. Otherwise, the entire team was great, and follow up has been tremendous, thorough, and supportive.UofU Patient October 02, 2013
Friendly, caring, and helpfulUofU Patient September 30, 2013
Feel that I am getting the best care possible.UofU Patient September 30, 2013
Dr. Neumayer came highly recommended by a friend of mine. I can see why she was so impressed with her.UofU Patient September 23, 2013
GoodUofU Patient August 26, 2013
I appreciate feeling like my team knows/remembers me from visit to visit. But it seems like they're in such a big hurry; I know they're listening, but it felt rushed.UofU Patient August 19, 2013
My husband and I can't say enough good things about our visit with Dr. Leigh Neumayer. She made the follow up call personally. We now feel much more hopeful and confident in our decisions and am glad she is willing to help me through this difficult time.UofU Patient August 05, 2013
Dr. Neumayer is an expert in her field. I could have not been in better hands.UofU Patient August 05, 2013
I would wait as long as I would have to to see Dr Neumeyer She is wonderful. Victoria (NP)is equally the same.UofU Patient July 23, 2013
goodUofU Patient July 10, 2013
My experience has been excellent. The only area I am a little unclear about is exercising my arm after surgery. The booklet says how important it is but wait for your Dr.'s approval. When I called to check on this (I do have a blood clot in my breast), I was told to use my arm normal only to the point it start to hurt. This is something I will check on to see if I am exercising properly.UofU Patient June 28, 2013
the Huntsman Cancer is tops in my book and I spread the word every chance I get.UofU Patient June 17, 2013
Dr. Neumayer has a very busy schedule, but I never feel rushed and can take as long or as short a time as I want.UofU Patient June 05, 2013
GREAT JOB !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!UofU Patient June 04, 2013
I was a little concerned about the hard lump forming from my scar, so I appreciated Dr. Neumayer running the tests, just to make sure everything was OK.UofU Patient May 30, 2013
Great experienceUofU Patient May 09, 2013
I have to admit I was a little disapointed when Dr. Newmyr said she did not want to do surgery, but I totaly understand.UofU Patient April 04, 2013
Dr Neumeyer and Dr Edwards were very professional and understanding about my concerns.UofU Patient April 01, 2013
Love Dr. Neumayer and her staff. They are very attentive and all have a great sense of humor. Help put me at ease.UofU Patient March 29, 2013
Dr. Neumayer and all who work with her are always outstanding. thanks so much.UofU Patient March 18, 2013
I had been referred to this facility by my doctor and a few friends, all of whom highly praised the level of care found here. My experience exceeded my expectations.UofU Patient March 13, 2013
Both Dr. Neumayer and Victoria Serpico are not just brilliant--but warm, overtly caring, and concerned about my concerns and worries. I'm prone to some pretty high maintenance fretting. Now we all have a good laugh when I come in!UofU Patient March 05, 2013
Professional opinions, answered all my questions, and corrected me on the discrepencies I had in my history. I always feel very nurtured when I come.UofU Patient February 25, 2013
I was so well taken care of that I will return for future care. I really appreciate the excellent care I was given. Thank you so very much.UofU Patient February 22, 2013
very caring, and communicative Dr. and staff. My Mom is quite old, and she was treated with respect and concern, also very much included in the discussion of best treatment etc.UofU Patient January 29, 2013
Victoria and Dr. Nuemeyer were amazing as usual!!!!! Wouldn't expect anything less from this clinic!UofU Patient January 28, 2013
Dr. Neumeyer is the best! She is great at answering questions, and I know she cares about me and my well-being. I'm SO glad I came to her because cancer is a scary beast to tackle, and I feel confident in the care she has provided.UofU Patient January 28, 2013
Love Dr Neumayer and crew. You couldn't be in better hands.UofU Patient January 14, 2013
I came away feeling very good about my treatment. I am way impressed with the Dr. and her staff.UofU Patient January 14, 2013
I feel very fortunate to be at Huntsman and to be cared for by Dr. Neumayer and Victoria.UofU Patient January 11, 2013
Dr. Neumayer and Victoria Serpico have been generous with their time and information. I feel extremely fortunate for their care.UofU Patient January 08, 2013
This was my annual checkup with Dr. Neumeyer, and her PA found something suspicious under my right arm. She wanted me to have an ultra-sound, which scared me a lot. They both tried to reassure me that it was probably nothing (and it wasn't), but it still gave me a jolt, and made me realize the possibility of the cancer returning is always there.UofU Patient January 07, 2013
I very much enjoyed the doctor's knowledgable and informal demeanor - from being seated below the examining table, answering ALL my questions, allowing my husband to be with me through the exam, to recommending favorite restaurants since we were from out of town. A totally positive experience!UofU Patient November 27, 2012
Feel that I am getting the best possible care!UofU Patient November 26, 2012
We (my husband and I) couldn't be happier with the care we received from our doctor and her staff. We feel confident in her assessment of my situation.UofU Patient November 21, 2012
Dr. Neumayer was so good in explaining things to me and answering our questions. We really appreciate the time she took with us.UofU Patient November 19, 2012
I adore Dr. Neumayer. She is wonderful! Jill is great also. I forgot to mention earlier that Dr. Stein was extremely helpful to me on the day of my surgery. (the wire)UofU Patient November 19, 2012
goodUofU Patient November 06, 2012
I love Dr. Neumayer, NP Victoria Serpico, and her staff.UofU Patient November 05, 2012
Very good experience.UofU Patient October 29, 2012
Dr. Neumeyer was optimistic, friendly and wickedly smart. I felt totally at ease that my cancer would be approached in the most advantageous method. I was given choices when there were choices, and direction when I needed it.UofU Patient October 15, 2012
I have the best there is, according to all those who referred the physician or Huntsman. I had all of my questions answered in layman language. Our fears of the worst have been calmed. Dr. Neumeyer took a great amount of time explaining what was going on and what she would do to solve the problem, if there is a problem to solve.UofU Patient October 01, 2012
first visit with this doctor...great at explaining problems and professional.UofU Patient September 14, 2012
The Best and I have comparisonsUofU Patient September 11, 2012
She has been so good about answering all our questions and listening to our concerns.UofU Patient August 27, 2012
Wish that I had some sort of handout with instructions for 'when your doctor lets you go'.UofU Patient August 13, 2012
Two health care providers talked with me at separate times in this visit: nurse practitioner and physician. Both provided excellent care and answered my questions.UofU Patient August 13, 2012
She shared a lot of information with me; I was glad for some time to process it while I was have other tests done (labs and ultra-sound).UofU Patient July 26, 2012
I respect and adore Dr NeumeyerUofU Patient July 23, 2012
Excellent staff - all my questions were answeredUofU Patient July 16, 2012
I have the ultimate respect for and confidence in Dr. Neumayer and her professional skills, but I am also completely delighted and grateful for her personal interactions with me. I have never been to see her without being made to feel that she has all theUofU Patient July 09, 2012
Dr. Neumayer is always excellent, so is the rest of her staff and the receptionists.UofU Patient July 02, 2012
I already have. Dr. Neumeyer was great at my surgery. She was holding my hand and telling me all would be well when I went under the anesthesia. No one has EVER done that before. You can't imagine how comforting that was to me, as I was so frightenedUofU Patient May 04, 2012
considering I was given bad news that I had cancer again, the staff at Huntsmans has always been exemplaryUofU Patient May 03, 2012
Dr. Neumyer is wonderfulUofU Patient May 03, 2012
I appreciated Dr. Neumeyer taking the time to talk with me and giving me her professional opinion.UofU Patient May 02, 2012
I have extreme anxiety about the condition I have and was not impressed by the sarcastic introduction of provider, "You are good at growing lumps".UofU Patient April 13, 2012
Both the nurse and Doctor was very caringUofU Patient April 12, 2012
I have the greatest confidence in both Dr. Neumayer and Victoria; they always spend time with me to assure that I know the status of my exam and that I am OK with everything that is discussed. They also want me to exercise . . . which gives me added incentive. ;-) Thanks!UofU Patient April 12, 2012
The surgeon was attentive and this was my first meeting w/her and I felt confident about the procedure. the surgeon was also teaching the others (interns/residents?) so sometimes her explanations were for me & them, her manner put me at easeUofU Patient April 11, 2012
Both the doctor and PA were SO personable it brought my anxiety level back into a normal range :)UofU Patient April 06, 2012
It's always a warm feeling whenever I meet with the doctor.UofU Patient March 29, 2012
It's always a good experienceUofU Patient March 16, 2012
Dr.Neumeyer and team have been the most proactive with the breast infection. I was loosing confidence in the medical field due to poor response and lack of communication. When Dr. Neumeyer and team took on my case. Although I am still skeptical about the outcome its not because of anything they have or have not done. This has been a stressful time for me and I have become quite frustrated with this ongoing infection. Dr. Neumeyer and team have been respectful of this, they have communicated with me all the way. At one point I asked a hard question and I am sure the doctor was unsure how to respond, however I feel she responded honestly and respectfully. I appreciate Dr. neumeyer for her compassion, energy and willingness not to resign when a problem persists. I feel I could not be in better hands and I am thankful that they were willing to take me on as a patient.UofU Patient February 23, 2012
I am always seen by both Dr. Neumayer and her PA Victoria Serpico. I adore them both. No matter what my diagnosis is, I know I could not be in more loving and healing hands.UofU Patient January 27, 2012
You should offer a not applicable column.UofU Patient January 27, 2012
I saw first Victoria, then Dr. Neumyer, and each showed genuine warmth, friendliness, concern, and professionalism/expertise, that I appreciate so much.UofU Patient January 27, 2012
Everyone was so friendly and informative!UofU Patient January 25, 2012
Very comfortable everyone put me at ease was a pleasure to be seen in the clinicUofU Patient January 05, 2012
I could not be in better hands. The skill, knowledge and warmth of Dr. Neumayer is incredible.


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Galil Mountain Alon 2009 - $19.90
Galil Mountain Avivim 2008 - $20.90 - The Avivim is three quarters Viognier and one quarter Chardonnay. I would have preferred the '09 vintage, but they didn't have it.
Yarden Chardonnay Odem Vineyard 2010 - $22.90
Recanati Reserve Petit Syrah/Zinfandel 2010 - $27.90
Tishbi Estate Malbec - 139 NIS.
Its too bad my wife wasn't willing to act as designated drive, or I would have taken the opportunity and tasted through Tishbi's offerings. I know they seem to march to their own beat, often releasing wines that aren't mainstream, and that they are not in the list of trendy Israeli wineries. Nonetheless I was hoping to get a first hand look at the winery, forming my own opinion.
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Whenever consistent with the primary purposes of such park, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to permit the utilization of those areas formerly within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area immediately prior to January 3, 1975, and added to the park by sections 228a to 228j of this title, which may be necessary for the development and maintenance of a Government reclamation project.
Source(Feb. 26, 1919, ch. 44, § 7,40 Stat. 1178; Pub. L. 93–620, § 9(b),Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2091.)
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