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Patient and public preferences and priorities regarding the organisation of emergency hospital care
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Proposed changes to hospital services, such as downgrading Emergency Departments, often create high profile, contentious debates. Whilst doctors tend to focus on potential health gains for patients, ease of access to care and loyalty to a local institution are often more important to the public.
The first aim of the study is to establish which aspects of emergency hospital services are most important to patients and the public. The second aim is to determine the trade-offs members of the public may be prepared to make when proposals to reconfigure emergency hospital services are being considered. This will involve a series of qualitative interviews with a range of participants, including patients with a chronic condition and members of the public.
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Mision GuanajuatoGuanajuato, Guanajuato , Camino antiguo a marfil km.2,5 km 2.5 - Map/5 Customer reviewsof 7 Opinions
This luxurious hotel lies around 10 minutes from the centre, close to the convention centres. Links to the public transport system can be reached within a number of minutes (100 m away). The ruins are located within 10 minutes and Leon/ Guanajuato airport lies around 27 km away.Built in colonial style, this hotel offers a 4-storey building with 160 double rooms, 3 apartments and 1 suite. Guests are offered a bar and an air-conditioned restaurant. There is also an inviting garden as well as a roof garden. Further facilities include a hotel safe, shops and parking facilities. Business guests may make use of the conference room and the public Internet terminal. Room and laundry services round off the amenities offered.The rooms are equipped with a bathroom with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, TV and Internet access. A minibar and a hire safe are also included.The well-kept grounds include a swimming pool. Golf can be played at the nearest golf course, around 70 km away. Guests may enjoy a game of tennis on the courts in the hotel grounds.Guests may select breakfast from a buffet.See more
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Wyndham Garden Irapuato
The hotel is located in the best area of Irapuato, opposite the Plaza Cibeles mall and 15 minutes from the main industrial parks, such Castro del Río, Apollo and the industrial city.Constructed in 2009, this family-friendly city hotel offers a commercial area on the first floor with gift shops, a spa and fast food outlets. It has 102 rooms, parking facilities with 24-hour security and a business centre, as well as a lounge, car rental, room service, conference and meeting rooms and executive transportation. In addition to a lobby area with 24-hour reception and check-out services, hotel safe and lift access to the upper floors, further facilities available to guests at this establishment include a café, breakfast room and wired and wireless Internet access.In addition to a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer, in-room amenities include a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, radio and Internet access, as well as an iron and ironing board and a double or king-size bed. Further standard features of accommodation units include centrally regulated air conditioning and a balcony/terrace.Those looking to stay in shape can enjoy a workout at the hotel gym.Breakfast is served each morning at the hotel.See more
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Suites Mexico Plaza Salamanca/5 Customer reviewsof 1 Opinions
The city hotel is situated inside a shopping centre where guests will find galleries, a gym, bar, disco, beauty shop and clothing shops. It is located on Golden West Avenue, just 5 minutes from the industrial area. Guests will find numerous restaurants on the hotel's doorstep and the centre of Irapuato is approximately 20 km from the business hotel. Salamanca is known for the PEMEX refinery, which is located just 10 minutes from the hotel. Guests will find the city's colonial monuments and architectural gems in the surrounding area.The design hotel has 63 junior suites and offers a full range of functional amenities to provide the perfect atmosphere in which guests can relax. The hotel has an authentic Italian restaurant offering guests excellent cuisine and beverages. Facilities available to guests include a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services, currency exchange facilities, a cloakroom, lift access and a hairdressing salon as well as a casino, café, bar and disco. Guests may also make use of the conference facilities, WLAN Internet access, room service and a car park.The hotel rooms are 33 m² in size and equipped with an en suite bathroom with shower and hairdryer, and a double or king-size bed. Each room additionally features a kitchenette with minibar, microwave and tea and coffee making facilities, and a sofa bed, direct dial telephone, cable TV, air conditioning, Internet access and a work desk.Guests may take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool or work out in the gym.A continental breakfast buffet is served each morning and dinner is available à la carte.See more
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Boutique México Plaza GuanajuatoGuanajuato, Guanajuato , Carretera panoramica carrizo-san javier s/n - Map
This hotel is located in the Plaza Comercial San Javier, near the Dolores Hidalgo exit and only 10 minutes from the historical centre. The city centre of Guanajuato is just a 5-minute drive and guests will find a number of attractions in the vicinity of the hotel, such as the Alondiga de Granaditas regional museum and the Teatro Juarez (both 5 minutes' drive) and the Museo de las Momias, the Monumento al Pipila and the Exhacienda San Miguel de Barrera (all a 10-minute drive).Established in 2007, this is a very special category hotel, decorated in modern, minimalist style and with a panoramic view of the city. This city establishment welcomes both business travelers and families alike and comprises a total of 38 rooms. Facilities on offer to guests include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and check out service, a currency exchange facility, a cloakroom and lift access. It also offers a café, a bar, a breakfast room, conference facilities and WLAN Internet access. Guests can also take advantage of the room and laundry services for an additional fee and there is parking available for those arriving by car.Rooms are decorated in a minimalist style and are equipped with the necessary amenities to make guests stay as most pleasant as possible. All rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer as well as a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV and free wireless Internet access. They are also equipped with a kitchen with a microwave/oven, tea and coffee making facilities and a mini fridge. Furthermore, an ironing set, a king-size or double bed, individually adjustable air conditioning and heating and a safe are provided in all accommodation as standard.This hotel features a sauna and a steam bath and guests can also relax with a massage or spa treatment for an additional fee. Sports enthusiasts may, additionally, enjoy a work-out in the gym.See more
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Real de Minas GuanajuatoGuanajuato, Guanajuato , Nejayote 17 - Map
This luxurious hotel lies 10 minutes from the centre of Guanajuato where guests will discover a selection of restaurants, lively bars, nightclubs and shopping venues.The air-conditioned hotel comprises a total of 360 rooms and facilities include a stylish foyer with a reception desk, a cosy bar to wile the day away in and an air-conditioned restaurant. Guests may also make use of the in-house laundry and room service.Each of the welcoming rooms comes with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, a minibar/ fridge and a hire safe as standard. Centrally regulated air conditioning comes as standard.In the outdoor complex is a swimming pool as well as a pleasant sun terrace.See more
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El Marques Hacienda
The hotel is situated approximately 20 minutes from the centre of Guanajuato and around 30 minutes from the international airport. Irapuato is about a 35-minute drive away and visitors can reach León from the hotel in around 40 minutes.The hotel was built in 1982 in the style of a hacienda and was renovated in 2006. It is surrounded by great trees and extensive gardens and offers a range of wheelchair accessible facilities. The building comprises a total of 24 rooms, spread over 2 floors. Facilities on offer include a lobby area with a reception desk manned around the clock, a safe and a currency exchange facility. A bar-restaurant, a games room and conference/ event rooms with a capacity of 10-180 people and Internet access are also available. In addition to this the hotel offers a concierge service, medical assistance, a playground, cycle hire and parking for those arriving by car.The spacious rooms are carpeted and come with 2 double beds, Sky TV and an en suite bathroom.Body and facial massages are on offer, and there is a swimming pool with a warm-water children's area in the grounds. Sun loungers and parasols are also laid out ready for use by the pool area. Furthermore, guests can play board games, billiards, volleyball and football and go cycling, drive quads or ride horses in the local area.It is possible to book bed and breakfast. Breakfast is served every morning and guests can also order speciality dishes. The bar-restaurant serves a variety of different drinks and meals.See more
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Wyndham Garden Celaya
The city hotel is located in the industrial area of Celaya, just minutes away from the historical centre of the city, with cultural attractions and shops, restaurants and bars within 10 minutes on public transport. Guests will find nightlife 2 km from the design hotel and the Guerras bus station is approximately 6 km away. Other nearby places of interest include Xochipilli Park (2 km away) and Parque Celaya shopping centre (1 km). The tourist centre of San Miguel de Allende is a 45-minute drive from the business hotel, the beach in Ixtapa is 3 hours by car, and Leon is approximately 90 minutes' drive. The hotel is just 50 km from Queretaro International Airport and just over 60 km from the international airport of Guanajuato.The hotel is primarily designed to serve corporate travellers visiting the beautiful city of Celaya in Guanajuato State. The air-conditioned hotel offers 150 comfortable accommodation units and welcomes its guests in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services, a cloakroom and lift access to the upper floors. There is also a bar and restaurant, and a business centre with conference facilities. Guests may also take advantage of the wireless Internet access, room service and a car park.Each room features an en suite bathroom with a shower and hairdryer, a double or king-size bed, an LCD TV, central air conditioning, Internet access, a work desk and a telephone.Guests may take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool or work out in the gym.A continental breakfast is served each morning and dinner is offered à la carte.See more
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Camino Real GuanajuatoGuanajuato, Guanajuato , Alhóndiga no 100 col. san javier - Map
The hotel is located in one of the most beautiful former estates of Guanajuato in the colony of San Javier, 5 minutes from the historic centre, where the main attractions of the city are. Links to the public transport network are only about 2 minutes' walk away. The hotel is built on the 'ex Hacienda de Beneficio de Metal de San Francisco Javier' which began its construction in the 17th century. The construction of the hotel perfectly mixes the history of the building and modernity. Thanks to the creativity of the Mexican restaurateurs, the hotel is listed as a protected historical building by the INAH and Cultural Heritage. Comprising a total of 105 rooms, the hotel offers luxurious amenities. Guests may take a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool. A gym can also be found on site. The golf course in Mina de Guadalupe is roughly a 10-minute drive from the hotel.See more
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La Casona de Don LucasGuanajuato, Guanajuato , Plaza de la paz - zona centro 48 - Map
The city hotel is located in the heart of the historical centre of Guanajuato, which is beautifully flanked by the Parish of Our Lady of Guanajuato, a few metres away from the City Hall, the University of Guanajuato, the Garden of Union, Diego Rivera Museum and the well known and renowned Teatro Juárez. The city of Leon is approximately 60 kilometres from the hotel.This historical hotel is housed in a Baroque building dating back to 1790 which was recently restored and converted into an elegant and comfortable hotel, where guests can enjoy a peaceful stay in the city centre. Besides being located in the historical heart of the city, the hotel offers 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe, cafe, breakfast room and wireless Internet access.Each room is designed to provide comfortable accommodation and equipped with a variety of amenities including a 32-inch LCD TV, telephone, Internet access, a hairdryer, ironing set, closet, safe and wake-up call service. An en suite bathroom with shower, a double or king-size bed, a mini fridge and a microwave also feature in all rooms as standard.See more
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Gran Plaza Hotel & Convention CenterGuanajuato, Guanajuato , Carretera a juventino rosas km 6 - Map
This city and business hotel is situated behind Santa Fe Square and lies just 10 minutes from the historical centre of Guanajuato. Nearby attractions include the Juarez Theatre and Union Park, and the university, which are all a 15-minute journey away on public transport. The local airport is approximately 25 minutes from the accommodation.This family-friendly conference hotel has an elegant colonial-style architecture and features brilliant colours that contrast with the arches and tiles on the front of the building. The hotel comprises a total of 108 guest rooms and suites and offers unsurpassable services, allowing its guests to make the most of their business stay in Guanajuato. Guests are welcomed into a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service, hotel safe, currency exchange facilities and a cloakroom. On-site facilities include lift access, a newspaper stand, a hairdressing salon, a games room, a TV lounge and dining options such as a café, a bar and a restaurant. Conference facilities and WLAN Internet access also feature and room and laundry services are available for a fee. Guests arriving by car can leave their vehicles in the car park and younger guests can let off some steam at the children's playground.The hotel's guest rooms offer absolute comfort, services and amenities. For guests' convenience, they feature a direct dial telephone, wireless Internet access and satellite/cable TV. The en suite bathrooms come with a shower/bath and the beds are double or king-size.The hotel features a large outdoor swimming pool, which is surrounded by high palm trees and shrubs that give an air of freshness to the property. There is also a children's swimming area on site and sun loungers and parasols have been laid out on the sun terrace.Guests can enjoy a daily breakfast and midday and evening meals from the à la carte and set menus.See more
Information about Guanajuato
Guanajuato is a city in the Mexican state of the same name; located in the centre of Mexico, it is considered to be one of the cultural capitals of the country and it is also UNESCO World Heritage. There are many museums to visit, like the Diego Rivera House, the Guanajuato People's Museum, the Don Quixote iconography museum, the Regional Alhóndiga de Granaditas, the Mummy Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Mariana Gallery, the Mineralogy Museum, among others. Visit the impressive Basilica of Nuestra Señora de Guanajuato, with its Baroque facade, the Juárez Theatre, the Church of San Diego, the Legislative Palace, the University, the Conde de Rul's mansion and the Hidalgo Market, where you can buy some interesting crafts. See its colonial streets and alleys, and go to the traditional mining and pottery workers' neighbourhoods. Among the many parks and gardens of the city is Union Garden, which is very central, and so a popular meeting place; have a look at the Plaza de la Paz square, which is surrounded by beautiful buildings. Guanajuato has a top-level infrastructure for tourists, with many hotels and restaurants, an active nightlife, beautiful landscapes all around and some important historical treasures waiting for you. Visit Guanajuato.
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I know I am new to the party here with all of these books and am having to play catch-up, but what a joy it has been so far, and I truly appreciate talking to each and every one of you about these discoveries.
After listening to an interview between Brit and SM when
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The Camino
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. . . as I was pulling into my home driveway, SM read the part about Terry being on the movie set and being big pals with the Teamsters who work on the movies and how "Terry is a Teamster dog."
Whoa. *cut to: me almost driving my car through the garage door*
As some of you may know by now, I am a union-side labor attorney. Okay--revealing a bit about myself/identity (with a small "i"), but I trust this group--I exclusively represent the Teamsters. Not only the Teamsters, but the Teamster Local (in a certain large midwestern city) that has as one of its bargaining units the guys who work on movies here. (We represent a very wide variety of industries, but the movies here in this city have our guys working 'em).
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I don't think there is enough discussions of knots on UKC so I thought I would start this one following comments I have seen on here.
On a recent thread I saw people talk about carrying an HMS krab which they would attach to their harness and then tie anchors to it using clove hitches. I always used to tie anchors back to my rope loop by pulling a bight through the loop and tying a Fig 8 around the loop so that the rope loop went through the middle of one end of the Fig 8. I am not sure how clear that description is but hopefully some people will know what I mean.
I can't remember where I learnt to do it that way but I don't think I would have made it up myself but now people seem to use the clove hitch to a krab method. The clove hitch/krab obviously needs an extra krab but will use a bit less rope but the fig 8 is very quick and easy.
Is my method no longer used because it is now considered dangerous for some reason?
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MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAU) -- The discussion about Common Core educational standards drew a large crowd of opponents and supporters to Marshfield Wednesday night.
While a Republican sponsored bill to roll-back Common Core curriculum faced sharp opposition in Madison on Thursday, a local event in Marshfield opposing the federal education standards is being called a success by its organizers.
Dr. Duke Pesta, Academic Director of "Freedom Project Education" spoke to what is being described as a full house of more than 100.
Besides sharing his first-hand experience with what he called, "the harm done by Common Core," Pesta provided a counterpoint to State Superintendent Tony Evers who released a YouTube video on Wednesday in support of Common Core. According to Pesta, "We have Common Core in Wisconsin because of Superintendent Tony Evers. He single-handedly brought it to Wisconsin. They've never been voted on anywhere. Simply by fiat, and Tony Evers made Wisconsin the very first state in the union to take Common core."
Marshfield resident Sid Johnson said that even with the highly-charged topic, no incidents of harassment occurred, and described the more than 3-½ hour discussion as "well-mannered and highly-informative".
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Some changes are coming to the Public Works Complex in Owensboro.
Construction is scheduled to start on a new multi-purpose building next week that will serve all the public works departments.
The Public Works Department says that the new building will help to increase efficiency.
It will do that by providing a central location to store equipment that's shared between different departments.
The new fill supply building will look similar the one in the picture.
The wings will be used for storing things like chainsaws and snowblowers, and the main building is big enough to park snow equipment during the winter.
This also provides another location for public works to protect its tools and equipment.
Over the past several years, the various departments have consolidated to this one location, and officials recognize some of the challenges that come with that.
Wayne "In the public sector in today's environment, you're charged with doing more with what you have, and part of that is accomplished through cross-training the different crews of sharing of tools and equipment," said Wayne Shelton, Owensboro Public Works.
Now because interior construction isn't really a factor, the department says the building should be complete by the end of the year.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer isn't worried about making friends. What he is worried about is leading, putting his team in the best situation on each play and that younger players see him doing the right things.
If he has to step on toes to do that or rub someone the wrong way, Palmer isn't really worried about it.
"I haven't really worried about whether guys are buying in," Palmer said in an interview with Marvez and Gil Brandt on SiriusXM NFL Radio. "I'm going to lead by example and vocally. I'm going to run the offense and do what I have to do. I'm not going to worry about maybe making people uncomfortable or stepping on toes.
"That's not my job to worry about that. My job is to worry about making sure we're in the best circumstance possible on each play, make sure I'm doing things right, and the young guys are watching me and seeing me do things right."
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ARLINGTON — City leaders envision an entertainment district that offers visitors more than just home runs, touchdowns and thrill rides.That's why Arlington has set aside $200,000 for the first of several planned sculptures to be installed between Cowboys Stadium and the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.Up to 15 permanent sculptures are envisioned for the Richard Greene and Robert Cluck linear parks along Johnson Creek. The public art, which will memorialize significant events and people in the entertainment district, would not only be an added amenity for park users but also would serve as an additional arts and culture destination for the millions of visitors who come to Arlington, officials said."This is a great opportunity for Arlington to continue growing the creative community. Artistic and cultural tourism experiences are one of the things that keeps groups interested in a city and keeps them coming back," said Ronnie Price, Experience Arlington president.The themed sculptures could represent events such as Super Bowl XLV, which was held at Cowboys Stadium in 2011, the Texas Rangers' back-to-back American League pennants and even the community spirit needed for Arlington residents to support construction of both ballparks.The idea to create a sports-themed sculpture trail came up in 2010 during the city's planning for the Super Bowl."People will be able to look back and see some of the significant events that have happened in Arlington and celebrate the efforts of the community and what we have been able to achieve in Arlington through sports and entertainment," parks Assistant Director Gary Packan said.The first sculpture, which has not yet been selected, is expected to be unveiled next March during the annual Art on the Greene art show, Packan said. A committee, which includes representatives from the Parks and Recreation Department, Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, the University of Texas at Arlington and the Convention & Visitors Bureau, is expected to select a finalist by September from the 14 artists from across the country who submitted proposals.Arlington also hopes to bring in additional sculptures on a rotating basis through a public art lease program that could start as early as next year, depending on funding availability, Packan said. Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck said the entertainment district would not be as successful and as vital to the city economically had voters not backed funding both stadiums."It wouldn't be here if the citizens hadn't supported it. It has a huge economic impact. Every time there is a ballgame or Six Flags puts rides up, the city makes money off sales taxes," said Cluck, adding that Arlington brought in a record amount of sales taxes last year.
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The Hokies looked listless for the first 13 minutes of the game and trailed by as many as 16 points en route to a 65-49 loss to the miami hurricanes Thursday night.
Tech had nothing offensively in the first 15 minutes of the game. I mean nothing. Nada. Zip. Zilch. In fact, the announcer said exactly what I was thinking:
"All Virginia Tech is doing offensively is standing in place or throwing the ball away."
As a result, the Hokies fell behind 20-8 courtesy of a 10-0 canes run. It could have been and should have been much worse, but miami was struggling with bad shots and turnovers and couldn't take full advantage of Tech's offensive ineptitude.
The Hokies finally got something going late in the first half and went on a 10-0 run of their own to close the gap. Unfortunately, it came after Tech had fallen behind 28-12. Dorenzo Hudson got the run started with a long jumper, followed by an Erick Green fast-break dunk. Marquis Rankin drilled a 3 pointer and Hudson came back with a 3 of his own to cap the 10-0 run and cut the canes' lead to 6.
But, the canes stole the momentum at the end of the half with a follow slam with a little more than a second remaining and then the clock ran out giving miami a 30-22 halftime lead.
Senior Victor Davila opened the scoring in the second half to cut the deficit back down to 6 and you thought that just maybe Tech could come back and make a game of it. But alas, it was just more of the same.
Tech shot just 35 percent from the field and 33 percent from the behind the arc. But those numbers are made more impressive because of Tech's second half, which wasn't a complete disaster. Their first half shooting percentage had to be in the low 20s.
Green, once again, paced the Hokies with 17 points, but he was the only Hokie to score in double figures. Hudson was the second leading scorer with just 8 points.
And for "Hands of Stone" Davila, it was a nightmare of a game. He turned it over more than a few times and just doesn't seem to be able to hold the ball. Granted, I have to give him and Cadarian Raines credit because considering what miami's big man Reggie Johnson did to duke last week, I thought Tech's "bigs" did an admirable job of keeping the big fella in check.
Defensively, Tech played another solid game. Hands of Stone and Make it Raines did their job against RJ and the Hokies used a trapping defense in the second half that force two turnovers. miami hit some crazy long three pointers and you can't really pin those on the defense.
There's not much else to say about this game. Oh wait, but there is. Turnovers, shockingly, killed the Hokies. All 17 of them. Oh, and the 6 blocked shots. The most surprising stat is that VT actually won the overall rebounding battle 40-32.
It was a bad loss to team that Tech is capable of beating. But, they didn't quit. They kept fighting and it's good to see because this season is already a "rebuilding year," and there's not much to play for other than next season when our young guys will be a year older and more seasoned. I still have high hopes for this young team… if they can stay healthy.
As you know, Niemo will fill in the gaps once he sobers up. It was a road loss to a team that beat duke at cameron indoor, and winning on the road in the ACC is hard (unless you're fsu or miami playing at cameron indoor), so it's hard to get too bent out of shape over this loss. But, they could have and should have played better and they know that, so no use in beating a dead horse.
Play-by-Play (we pick up the action a few minutes into the game due to Cub Scouts)
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2-6 miami leads
– Eddie misses a three –
– miami turnover, VT turnover –
4-6 Green with a fast break layup
4-8 Luckett scores scores inside
– Davila has it stolen away from him –
– miami misses, Eddie rebound –
6-8 Davila offensive rebound and put back
– Eddie blocks Johnson's shot –
– Green called for an offensive foul –
U16 timeout (13:27) – 6-8 miami
6-10 Jones scores from the top of the key
– Raines fouled after DFS runs into the wall that is Johnson –
8-10 Raines makes 2 FTs
8-12 Johnson feeds Jones for the dunk
– Hudson has his shot tipped –
– Jones misses for um –
– Green misses, Barksdale with the OR –
– Brown misses a runner in the lane –
8-14 Jones with the fast break slam of the full court pass
– Raines misses the hook shot vs. Johnson –
8-17 Brown buries a long 3 point play
– Brown steals it, fouled at the other end –
U12 timeout (9:37) – 8-17 miami
8-18 Brown makes 1/2 FTs
– miami forces a VT turnover –
– miami turns it over –
– VT called for offensive foul, moving screen –
8-20 Jones with a baseline jumper
"All Virginia Tech is doing offensively is standing in place or throwing the ball away."
– 10-0 miami run –
– VT misses three consecutive shots –
U8 timeout (7:53) – 8-20 miami
– miami turns it over –
– Davila turns it over again, double teamed while standing still in the low post –
– VT turns it over for the 9th time, "palming" the ball –
"If there's a mistake to be made offensively, Virginia Tech has done it."
– Davila mishandles a pass for VT's 10th turnover –
10-20 DFS cleans up a sloppy miss by Brown
– miami has missed last six shots –
10-21 Kadji makes 1/2 FTs
– DFS misses a baseline drive dunk attempt –
– DFS blocks a shot at the other end –
– Raines has his shot blocked by, guess who, Johnson –
– Johnson fouled at the other end –
10-22 Johnson makes 2 FTs
12-22 Hudson with the leaner
12-25 miami hits a 3 pointer
– Davila has his hook shot go in and out –
12-28 Johnson (the big fat guy) hits a three pointer
14-28 Hudson with a long 2 pointer
16-28 Green off the fast break turnover, dunks it
– miami misses, Green rebounds –
19-28 Rankin hits the open 3 pointer in the corner
U4 timeout (1:15) 19-28 miami
– Johnson misses a 3 point attempt –
– VT doing a good job containing RJ –
22-28 Hudson drills a 3 pointer from the corner
– VT on a 10-0 run –
22-30 miami gets a dunk in the final second
Halftime Score – VT 22, miami 30
– Hudson misses the opening shot, miami rebounds, but traveled –
24-30 Davila beats Johnson in the low post with a quick spin move
24-32 Johnson gets a lucky bounce
– Hudson called for traveling, 11th VT turnover –
– Davila called for foul against RJ –
24-33 Johnson makes 1/2 FTs
– Green airballs a shot, DFS with the nice rebound –
– VT misses –
24-36 Kadji makes a 3 pointer
– miami gets called for its 2nd foul of the entire game –
– DFS gets blocked twice –
24-38 miami makes a nice shot
26-38 Green hits a jumper
26-40 RJ scores underneath
– Green fouled –
U16 timeout (15:20) 26-40 miami
27-40 Green makes 1/2 FTs
– miami a perfect 4/4 in the second half –
– miami is 4/5 in the second half –
29-40 Green recognizes the mismatch and gets the bucket, has 9 points
– miami miss, VT rebounds, Kadji blocked Hudson's shot –
29-42 miami makes 2 FTs
– Jones blocks Eddie's jumper –
– miami misses –
32-42 Brown buries a 3 pointer (first points of the game)
– Green misses a fast break jumper, rushed it, despite Brown open on the right wing –
– Green called for the foul –
32-43 Kadji makes 1/2 FTs
32-45 Three miami players combine for a dunk off a miss
– miami foul –
U12 timeout (11:32) 32-45 miami
34-45 Green hits a baseline jumper (has 11 points, extending his streak)
34-47 RJ scores after trampling a small midwestern city
– Raines has his shot blocked –
– VT called for a 5 second violation, at least 12 turnovers so far –
– Raines called for a foul against RJ –
– Brown commits a dumbass foul on a 3-on-1 break, had TWO open teammates on either side –
– Good defense by VT forces miami turnover –
– VT has 14 field goals, 15 turnovers –
35-47 Hudson makes 1/2 FTs
– DFS misses a 3 pointer –
– miami misses, VT rebound –
37-47 Green finally hits a shot
39-47 Green gets the hoop and the foul
40-47 Green completed the 3-point play (14 points)
– miami turnover –
42-47 DFS gets the fast break layup off the turnover
42-50 miami hits a 3 pointer
– shot clock violation against VT –
U8 timeout (6:52) – 42-50 miami
– VT's trap defense has forced a couple of turnovers –
42-53 miami hits a clutch 3 pointer
– Hudson misses a shot –
– Green fouled by Larkin –
43-53 Green makes 1/2 FTs
43-55 RJ goes over a flopping Raines for a the bucket
– VT turns it over –
– Green drives through the lane, gets mugged, but no call –
43-57 Grant scores
46-57 Eddie hits a 3 pointer
U4 timeout (3:40) – 46-57 miami
– Eddie called for PF, his 3rd –
– Just make this awful game end already –
46-59 RJ makes 2 FTs
49-59 Eddie makes a 3 pointer
– miami misses, VT rebounds –
– Eddie misses an awkward jumper –
– Grant missed an easy layup –
– VT turnover –
– miami running the clock –
49-62 Larkin gets the hoop and the foul, completes 3 point play
– Green misses a 3 pointer –
49-65 Larkin hits a 3 pointer
Final Score: miami 65, Hokies 49


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The Dodgers were pummeled 8-4 by the San Francisco Giants in their first home game of the 2014 season, the Giants striking for eight runs against the Dodgers' South Korean starter Ryu Hyun-Jin in the first two innings.
Ryu was tagged for six earned runs on eight hits and walked three in his rough outing.
Four relievers combined to pitch seven innings of no-hit ball, but the damage was done.
The Dodgers were playing in front of their home fans for the first time this season after going 4-1 in games in Australia -- against the Arizona Diamondbacks -- and San Diego.
The festive atmosphere at Dodger Stadium was dampened a bit by the absence of young star Puig, who was benched by manager Don Mattingly after turning up late for pre-game batting practice.
The Dodgers activated outfielder Matt Kemp from the disabled list before the game to replace Puig in the lineup.
Mattingly said he thought Puig's tardiness was the result of a genuine misunderstanding, not a disregard for team rules.
"I think he truly thought the game was later," Mattingly said. "He handled it well."
But the Dodgers were in trouble early.
Ryu, who hadn't allowed a run in his two prior starts this season, retired the first two batters he faced before the Dodgers defense imploded, allowing six runs in the first inning.
After Ryu walked Pablo Sandoval and gave up a double to Buster Posey, Mike Morse hit a two-run single.
Two bloop singles and an infield pop-up that was mishandled by the Dodgers let the Giants stretch their lead and Angel Pagan's single -- after Ryu intentionally walked Joaquin Arias to load the bases -- made it 6-0 after one inning.
The Giants added two more two-out runs in the second.
The Dodgers steadied and -- aided by back-to-back home runs from Adrian Gonzalez and Andre Ethier in the fourth inning -- trimmed the deficit, but they finished 3-for-14 with runners in scoring position.
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'Life Of Pi' star Ayush to play NRI Gujarati scientist in 'Harry'
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Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) Ayush Tandon, the boy who endeared himself to millions in "Life Of Pi", for which director Ang Lee won an Oscar, has now taken up a challenging role of a demoralised boy who later became one of the youngest and finest missile scientists in forthcoming biopic "Harry".
The biopic will see how a young boy Hirji, who was not only demoralised, but had severe speech impediment and minus-20 percent academic performance, becomes one of the youngest and finest missile scientist, and then the highest paid software developer in Britain. He achieved it all through his grit and willpower.
Born in Mombasa, Kenya, to Kanji and Valben, who migrated in early 1960s from the backward Dahisara village of Bhuj in Kuthh region of Gujarat, the young Hirji, who came to be known as 'Harry' among his family and friends, migrated to Britain at the age of seven, only to be bogged down with major challenges.
"The boy scored below 20 in his academics, could barely speak coherently, had a handicapped sister and the family hailed from a very poor background. However, it was a scathing taunt by an aunt that changed the boy's life forever," said Patel.
The film will also feature Scotland-based singing star and Miss India Scotland (2011) Rameet Sandhu.
Patel, recounted how, one day, during a family quarrel, his beloved aunt Amrat, uncharitably taunted that the family with handicapped children could never prosper hit him hard on his psyche.
"There was no peace even outside the home, I was teased and ridiculed by my more blessed classmates in Willesden High School, London. I decided to self-educate myself at home, though I was practically written off by my own parents and rest of the family," Patel told IANS in a soul-baring chat.
Those little incidents spurred Patel to adapt and discover the power of self-learning, which in turn helped him turn the tables around to become the school topper, astounding all and sundry.
"This will be the key message of the movie - development of brain with logical thinking through self-learning, persistence and determination, you can do anything in life. Really, nothing is impossible," Patel smiled.
The young Patel proved with tangible results that self-learning is the best form of learning. His perseverance thereafter and constant hunger for being the best paid off and he went on to become of one the Britain's top missile scientist.
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He worked for Marconi Avionics and British Aerospace in Britain on automatic guidance system used within guided Torpedo, air-air, sea-skimming, ground-to-air and intercontinental missiles for the British Defense; a far cry from the days when he scored minus-20 in his school examinations!
"The story provides strong messages to people of all ages from the age of 5 till 50, especially Indians," explained Patel.
"Everyone but everyone can do this, and the movie will show how this can be done to achieve practical results," assured Patel, revealing that aunt Amrat is now well-settled in Australia with her family and proud of his achievements.
After working for several years with government organisations (British Aerospace plc and GEC Avionics plc), one fine day Patel decided to chuck it all and do something for India, the country of his roots.
Discarding a scientific career virtually at the peak, he came to India and immersed himself into the the business of making laptops - the cheapest and yet technologically the best - for the masses, from his factory in Vasai, Thane, near Mumbai.
"My dream is for every Indian student to have only two things in his schoolbag - a laptop and a lunch-box," Patel said, as he tried to make heaven and earth to achieve this.
Living in Mumbai with wife Veeruben and sons Vijay and Ashiwn, Patel created history in India by breaking no less than five laptop price barriers in order to achieve his goal, through his company, Allied Computers International (Asia) Ltd, since 2002.
The life of "Harry" spans Patel's life from age 5-30. Harry at the age of 14-16 overcoming personal challenges shall be played by actor Ayush and an adult Harry post 21 years who tackles real life challenges shall be portrayed by actor Abhishek Tewari.
Produced by HKP Films, and directed by Anil Gajraj, the movie will be shot entirely on real locales in Kenya, Britain and India, in English-Hindi, and released with sub-titles and dubbing targeting wider audiences worldwide in second half of 2013.
As for his ultimate target? Patel says optimistically: "We shall aim for the Oscars. After all, nothing is impossibe for!"
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It is the dawn of a new century in San Francisco and Delia Martin is a wealthy young woman whose life appears ideal. But a dark secret colors her life, for Delia's most loyal companions are ghosts, as she has been gifted (or some would say cursed) with an ability to peer across to the other side.
Since the great quake rocked her city in 1906, Delia has been haunted by an avalanche of the dead clamoring for her help. Delia flees to the other side of the continent, hoping to gain some peace. After several years in New York, Delia believes she is free…until one determined specter appears and she realizes that she must return to the City by the Bay in order to put this tortured soul to rest.
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Board of Trustees 2014-15
The members of the Lane Foundation Board of Trustees are selected for their professional expertise, their involvement within the community, and their support of Lane Community College. They are private individuals who donate their time to serve on our Board of Trustees.
Board of Trustees - Executive Committee
Glenn Munro, President
Don Rainer, 1st Vice President
Jim Creech, 2nd Vice President
Anneli Sandell-Kawders, Treasurer
John Watkinson, Past President
Tony Baker, Member at Large
Kathie Tippens Wiper, Member at Large
Wendy Jett, Foundation Director/Secretary
Board of Trustees - Full Board
Tony Baker, Editor & Publisher, The Register-Guard
Charlene Carter, President & Owner, Carter & Carter Financial Inc.
Dorothy Chase, Owner, Fri-jos, Inc.
Jim Creech, General Manager, Northwest Stamping & Precision, Inc.
Pete Gribskov, Community Volunteer
Roger Hall, MD, Radiologist, MRI Imaging Associates
Larry Hedberg, Senior VP & Managing Director, US Bank
Ada O.L. Lee, President, B & A International, Inc.
Francisca Leyva Johnson, Community Volunteer
Doug McKay, Owner, McKay Commercial Properties, LI
Glenn Munro, Managing Partner, Isler CPA
Chrissy Murphy, Community Volunteer
Christian Papé, Manager of Corporate Development & External Affairs, The Papé Group
Rosie Pryor, Retired, VP of Corporate & Community Relations, Oregon Community Credit Union
Don Rainer, Senior Vice President, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management, Inc.
Jack Roberts, Community Volunteer
Anneli Sandell-Kawders, Senior VP Credit Administrator, Umpqua Bank
Mike Stickel, Community Volunteer
Kathie Tippens Wiper, Community Volunteer
John Watkinson, Attorney & Partner, Watkinson, Laird, Rubenstein, Baldwin & Burgess
Steve Wildish, Chief Financial Officer, Wildish Land Company
John Wolf, Attorney, Speer Hoyt, LLC
Ex-Officio Board Members
Wendy Jett, Foundation Director, Lane Community College Foundation
Gary LeClair, M.D.,Gynecologist, Women's Care Obstetrics & Gynecology
Mary Spilde, PhD., President, Lane Community College
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Robert Ackerman
Pat Albright
Matt Keating
Gary LeClair
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Transferred by North Carolina State University, Real Estate Office.
[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, Office of Finance and Business, Real Estate Office Records, UA 003.082, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
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This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which North Carolina State University assumes no responsibility.
Many diverse organizations report to the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Business, providing infrastructure services essential to supporting the students, faculty and staff of NC State University. The Real Estate Office reports to the Office of the Treasurer within the Office of Finance and Business, and oversees the purchasing, maintenance, and selling of the university's real property.
The Chinqua-Penn Plantation House, located near Reidsville in Rockingham County, was a gift to the North Carolina State University System in 1959. In 1986, the care and mainentance was transferred to North Carolina State University. The Office of Finance and Business's Real Estate Office oversaw the management, appraisal, lease agreements, and eventual marketing and sale of the property in 2006.
The records of the North Carolina State University Real Estate Office currently consist of materials relating to the Chinqua-Penn Plantation, which was formerly owned by the university, but has since been sold. Types of materials include correspondence, financial files, information on the property and activities taking place there, and audio/visual materials. Materials range in date from 1980-2004, with one item from 1932 also present.
The records of the Real Estate Office at North Carolina State University currently consists of one series of materials containing records of the university's ownership of the Chinqua-Penn Plantation.
The Chinqua-Penn Plantation Series is divided into the following four sub-series: Property Management, Inventory and Appraisal, Lease, and Marketing and Sales. Materials within this series consist of correspondence, reports, photographs, leases and aggreements, as well as architectural drawings, brochures, and marketing publications. This series reflects Nroth Carolina State University's maintenance of the Chinqua-Penn Plantation, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, until its sale. The University opened Chinqua-Penn to the public, as desired by Mrs. Penn, between 1966 and 1991. Chinqua-Penn Foundation, Inc., a private non-profit, under a lease from the State of North Carolina, provided public tours until 2002. With the termination of the lease, economic conditions and debt led to its marketing and sale. Materials within the Chinqua-Penn series range in date from 1932 to 2006.
The Property Management subseries contain correspondence, reports and assessments relating to the management of the Chinqua-Penn Plantation during the time that the property was administered by the North Carolina State University's Office of Finance and Business. Included in this subseries is information relating to the appointment of a director, maintenance and repairs to the property, and conservation blueprints. In addition, a detailed history of the plantation and the Schoellkopfs' family history is included in these records. Materials in the Property Management subseries range in date from 1986 to 2003.
The Inventory and Appraisal subseries is arranged by appraisal or inventory date. This subseries contains appraisal and inventory reports and photographs of the Chinqua-Penn Plantation. These reports list household furnishings, furniture, and tools and equipment of the plantation. Included in these reports are art and antique decorative art objects. Photographs that are included were taken for the 1958 appraisal. Materials in the Appraisal and Inventory subseries range in date from 1932-2006.
The Lease subseries consists of correspondence, reports, leases and agreements with the Chinqua-Penn Foundation as well as separate maintenance agreements. Also included is a proposed Farmer's Market in Rockingham county, on the Upper Peidmont Research Station. Materials in the Lease subseries range in date from 1992 to 2002.
The Marketing and Sales subseries contains correspondence, architectural drawings, maps, financial reports, marketing publications, brochures and photographs relating to the Chinqua-Penn Plantation's marketing and sale while it was administered by North Carolina State University. Included in this subseries are property listings and reality publications by nationally known agencies such as Christie's Great Estates and Sotheby's International Realty, as well as local real estate agencies. Materials in the Marketing and Sales subseries range in date from 1987 to 2006.


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The Orioles have added to their outfield surplus by announcing the minor league signing of Chris Dickerson.
The 30-year-old Dickerson, who will receive a spring training invite, joins a crowded Orioles roster of veteran outfielders not on the 40-man roster: holdovers Steve Pearce and Lew Ford, as well as Jason Pridie and infielder/outfielder Conor Jackson. In addition, Adam Greenberg, who made headlines last year with one at-bat for the Miami Marlins, was signed to a minor league deal.
The Orioles also have seven outfielders on their 40-man roster: Adam Jones, Nick Markakis, Nate McLouth, Nolan Reimold, Trayvon Robinson, L.J. Hoes and Xavier Avery.
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SMM expert Shimon Avish of Shimon Avish Consulting LLC is our Meetings Maven, part of MeetingsNet's IdeaXchange panel of contributors. Send your queries and quandaries about designing and implementing strategic meetings management programs to firstname.lastname@example.com, then check back here for answers!
Dear Meetings Maven,
I am developing a global SMM program in a non-mandated environment and finding it hard going due to the number of existing relationships with third-party planning companies, most of which are not readily visible. What strategies can you recommend to overcome this issue?
Anxious in Atlanta
Dear Anxious,
You have touched on a thorny issue, since existing relationships with third parties can derail the consolidation of a strategic meetings management program. I once saw an entire division opt out of a global SMMP because their third party wound them up by enumerating all the ways the meeting stakeholders might be impacted by consolidation. They led the stakeholders to believe they would no longer be able to have the kinds of meetings they wanted, or that they would be forced to use a mega-agency for planning (which, the third party said, couldn't possibly provide the level of service they were used to).
Think about it from the perspective of a third-party planning company that has long-standing relationships with your meeting stakeholders. They are worried that consolidation means they might lose business, not realizing that the majority of companies only consolidate sourcing, and not meeting planning. It's not surprising that they could, inadvertently or not, lead their clients toward resisting the potential change.
How do you overcome this dynamic? Implementing an SMMP is all about change management, and change management consists of three primary phases:
1. Identify the affected constituencies.
2. Understand their potential resistance to change.
3. Communicate with all stakeholders to guide them through the change.
To uncover the existing relationships you will need to do some data analysis. I have my clients ask their accounts payable departments to run a spend report using Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) or North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes for the most recent full year. The report should include the transaction date, the customer name, the supplier name, the transaction amount, and a description. Then someone (that would be me!) has to spend a few tedious hours going through the report to look for the names of likely meeting planning companies and their customers.
Once you have a list you can begin the discovery process to understand their concerns. I prefer to conduct interviews (with both meeting stakeholders and suppliers) to uncover their potential resistance points. Remember that your customers and suppliers have likely experienced disruptive change before, which might be coloring their points of view. So try to uncover past experiences, which can inform your approach to rolling out the new SMMP.
Using the information uncovered during the interviews, build targeted messages to address each of the concerns raised by the meeting stakeholders and suppliers. Then decide the best mechanisms to use to communicate with them. For some it is in-person meetings, for others it is formal presentations, and yet for others it's FAQ documents. Then build the materials you need, and develop a calendar for when you will present to, or meet with, the affected constituency.
I have found these meetings go very well, and everyone seems to be relieved to have accurate information on the nature of the SMMP, and the predicted impact on the current state.
Have you wrestled with this issue? If so, please share what has worked for you in the comments area.
If you have questions of your own please, please send them to me at firstname.lastname@example.com. My areas of expertise include SMM meetings policy, sourcing and planning processes, SMM data management, consolidation of SMM programs, implementing global SMM programs, change management for meetings, compliance management, risk management, and payment mechanisms.
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October 2013
DVAM Proclamation – Lafayette 5:30 pm
DVAM Proclamation – Lafayette @ Lafayette City Halll
Oct 1 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
For more information, contact Faith House at 337-267-9422.
Candlelight Vigil – Lafayette 5:30 pm
Candlelight Vigil – Lafayette @ Girard Park
Oct 2 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
For more information, contact Faith House at 337-267-9422.
Hope in the Light of Day: A Domestic Violence Awareness Month Commemoration 10:00 am
Hope in the Light of Day: A Dome… @ Downtown RiverMarket
Oct 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
The Family Justice Center of Ouachita Parish is hosting a Domestic Violence Awareness Month Commemoration. This year's theme, "Hope in the Light of Day", highlights [...]
Duluth Model Training for Offender Programs 8:30 am
Duluth Model Training for Offend… @ Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Training Center
Oct 14 @ 8:30 am – Oct 16 @ 4:30 pm
The Duluth Model is an ever-evolving way of thinking about how a community works together to end domestic violence. This training is for anyone starting [...]
Building Blocks of Success: How to Talk to Teens and Work with Survivors 1:00 pm
Building Blocks of Success: How … @ Break the Cycle Webinar
Oct 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
This is the third of a three-part webinar series will share tips and best practices on how to talk about the issue, how to engage [...]
Women Helping Women Luncheon 11:00 am
Women Helping Women Luncheon @ River Oaks Event Center, Napoleon Ballroom
Oct 17 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Faith House & Woman's Foundation would be delighted for you to join, wearing your sassiest purse, as they celebrate the wonders of women at the [...]
Stop the Violence Program and Rally 8:30 am
Stop the Violence Program and Rally @ Heymann Center
Oct 19 @ 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
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SNAP Mayor's Breakfast 7:30 am
SNAP Mayor's Breakfast @ Ramada Inn, Center St.
Oct 22 @ 7:30 am – 8:30 am
For more information contact SNAP at 337-367-7627.
Candlelight Vigil – New Iberia 6:00 pm
Candlelight Vigil – New Iberia @ Steamboat Pavilion
Oct 24 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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Teen Dating Violence: Economic Impact – Education & Earnings 12:30 pm
Teen Dating Violence: Economic I… @ BWJP Webinar
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Dating violence in adolescence not only takes a physical and emotional toll on young women, it also leads to less education and lower earnings later [...]
Purple Balloon Release: A DVAM High School Event 3:00 pm
Purple Balloon Release: A DVAM H… @ TBA
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