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Jan. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Woodside Petroleum Ltd., Australia's second-largest oil and gas producer, said fourth-quarter sales increased 17 percent, driven by higher crude prices.
Sales climbed to $1.237 billion in the three months ended Dec. 31, from $1.058 billion a year earlier, Perth-based Woodside said today in a statement. That exceeded UBS AG's revenue estimate of about $1.12 billion.
Woodside is among companies planning as much as A$200 billion ($208 billion) of liquefied natural gas developments in Australia to tap rising Asian demand for the fuel. Chief Executive Officer Peter Coleman faces higher costs, funding challenges and sales competition from the U.S. as he seeks to develop more than A$70 billion in LNG ventures.
Shares of Woodside declined 1.9 percent to A$33.48 at the close of trade in Sydney, while the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 Index was little changed.
Production in the fourth quarter fell 6 percent to 16.6 million barrels of oil equivalent, compared with the UBS estimate of 15.3 million barrels. Woodside received an average oil price of $113.80 a barrel in 2011, up 41 percent.
The company said last year it expects its Pluto LNG project in Western Australia to cost A$14.9 billion, the third increase since November 2009. Pluto's first cargoes are scheduled for March, six months later than Woodside expected.
"No material change is anticipated" to the scheduled start of Pluto, Woodside said in the statement.
Woodside, seeking more gas to underpin a Pluto expansion, said that it won't proceed with the Xeres-1 well off Australia's northwest coast. Talks with other holders of gas resources to supply Pluto are continuing, the company said. "Technical difficulties" hindered the completion of tests at the Xeres gas discovery, Woodside said last year.
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Humane Society board announced
The Central Brevard Humane Society has announced its board of directors for 2013.
Sandi Trudeau of Sunny Beach Rentals will serve as president; Robert Smith of SGT Inc., will serve as vice president; Dianne George of Brevard Nature Alliance Inc., will serve as treasurer; and Jodi Levesque (engineering consultant) will serve as secretary.
Additional members of the 2013 CBHS Board of Directors include Michelle Earltinez, Brevard Community College's Veterinary Technology Program; Dennis Gollehon, Hartung Real Estate Inc.; Sheriff-elect Wayne Ivey, Brevard County Sheriff's Office; Karen Lee (community volunteer); Cindy Perrone, Perrone Properties; Jennifer Tharpe, NASA; and Justin Ward, Lockheed Martin.
For more information about the Central Brevard Humane Society, call (321) 636-3343 or visit www.crittersavers.com.
Accreditation team invites public comments
The Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation is conducting an assessment for re-accreditation of the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco's Bureau of Law Enforcement.
The CFA assessment team will examine all aspects of the bureau's policies and procedures, management, operations and support services. The re-accreditation process is voluntary and occurs every three years.
The CFA assessment team is composed of law enforcement practitioners from other Florida law enforcement agencies.
The assessors will review written materials, interview agency members and visit offices and other facilities where standards compliance can be observed.
The division is required to comply with more than 190 accreditation standards in order to maintain accredited status.
A copy of the accreditation standards may be requested by contacting the division's accreditation manager, Jennifer Jacques, at (850) 717-1111.
As part of the on-site assessment, agency members and the general public are invited to offer comments to the assessment team.
Comments must be in writing and must address the agency's ability to comply with CFA standards.
Members of the public seeking more information regarding the CFA or wishing to offer written comments about the division's ability to meet the standards of accredidation, may contact the CFA at P.O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, FL, 32302, or via email at email@example.com.
Late New Year's resolutions for you
The Titusville YMCA is ready to partner with you to make positive changes that strengthen you and the North Brevard community.
Below are four resolutions determined to help you in 2013:
1. Set Specific Goals To Live Healthier - Start by stepping into the YMCA this January to meet with a wellness coach for "The Coach Approach." Participate in one of 65 weekly group exercise classes in the recently renovated Group Ex room. Join an Adult Sports League, such as tennis, racquetball, indoor soccer, volleyball or basketball. Test-drive the new treadmills, ellipticals, stair-steppers, resistance machines and spin bikes.
2. Volunteer - Volunteering provides opportunities to improve the community, meet new people and develop new relationships. At the Titusville YMCA, volunteers make a big difference in the community. The Y is currently seeking volunteers to coach youth sports or to serve on a volunteer committee. There are several unique committees to choose from based on your interests. For more information, visit the welcome desk staff.
3. Learn Something New - Step out of your comfort zone, have fun and grow by exploring personal interests. Are you interested in tennis, racquetball, Zumba, swimming, spinning or karate? These are just a few examples of beginner classes that the Titusville YMCA is providing in 2013. Try something new to build your spirit, mind and body. For class information and times, please visit with the welcome desk staff.
4. Spent more time with family and friends - Socializing in a healthy environment like the Y strengthens the well-being. It is always helpful to have a community of people you can reach out to during times of need. So, carve out time each day to connect with family and friends, and get your loved ones more involved with community organizations, such as your Titusville Y.
On behalf of the Titusville YMCA staff and board of directors, we wish you a safe, healthy, prosperous and blessed 2013.
Staff members honored
At its annual staff awards' luncheon, Crosswinds' president and CEO Jan Lokay recognized staff members for their outstanding achievements throughout 2012.
Six staff members also were recognized for their length of service with the nonprofit organization, which has been offering programs and services for children, youth and families in crisis since 1974.
Rosalyn Kidd, lead youth care worker in the Robert E. Lehton Children's Shelter, received the Tortoise Award in recognition of her dedication, loyalty, perseverance and commitment to quality.
Michele Gerhardt-Hagans, youth care worker, received Crosswinds' Dale Carnegie Award, given to an employee, who exemplifies the Dale Carnegie approach to professionalism and positive thinking.
Ann Fosburr received the Employee of the Year Award in recognition of her excellent work as a program assistant for Independent Living Services.
The Civil Citation program was honored by Crosswinds as its Program of the Year. The award recognizes the outstanding work of staff members Suzanne Beacham, Sam Esposito, Eric Fadely, Carolyn Goodin and Joanne Van Polanen in this program that is an alternative to arrest for youth who commit certain misdemeanors, giving them a "second chance."
Also recognized for contributing to the program's success were non-residential counseling program staff members Kristina Talbot, Patty Dunbar and Susan Cron.
The President's Award for Excellence was presented to John Weimann. Mr. Weimann has worked for the organization for 18 years and is the director of the Brief Strategic Family Therapy program at Crosswinds.
Staff members recognized for milestones reached this year in length of service with Crosswinds Youth Services were Lynn Cowart and Tammy Bousquet for 15 years; Titilope Aina for 10 years; Ken Bishop, Linda Gibson and Kristina Talbot for five years.
Regina Merlet, a counselor in the BSFT program, was recognized as the Employee of the Quarter.
Recognized with certificates for training, provided by Gee Resolutions in behavioral management techniques, were youth care workers Kathleen Bailey, James Gray, Michele Hagans, Erik Hasselbeck, Mustapha Husain, Dontavious Isom, Donna James, Rosalyn Kidd, Erika King-Youmans, Kayla Larson, LaShera McDowell, Jonathan Richter, David Russell and Joanetta Waller.
For more information, visit www.crosswindsyouthservices.org or call (321) 452-0800
A grant for childhood literacy
The Junior League of Central & North Brevard has presented Lisa Rose, doctor of family medicine at Brevard Health Alliance, with a donation (mini grant) of $800 to purchase books for the Reach Out and Read program.
Reach Out and Read provides free books to patients of Brevard Health Alliance, aged newborn through preschool.
Reach Out and Read promotes early literacy and school readiness to young children and their families through thousands of pediatrician offices in all 50 states.
Each year, medical providers at the nearly 5,000 Reach Out and Read program sites nationwide distribute 6.5 million books to children and invaluable literacy advice to parents.
The $800 mini grant donation will fund books for the program for one year.
For more information, visit www.ajli.org or www.brevardjuniorleague.org.
New planet candidates found
NASA's Kepler mission has announced the discovery of 461 new planet candidates.
Four of the potential new planets are less than twice the size of Earth and orbit in their sun's "habitable zone," the region in the planetary system where liquid water might exist on the surface of a planet.
Based on observations conducted from May 2009 to March 2011, the findings show a steady increase in the number of smaller-size planet candidates and the number of stars with more than one candidate.
Since the last Kepler catalog was released in February 2012, the number of candidates discovered in the Kepler data has increased by 20 percent and now totals 2,740 potential planets orbiting 2,036 stars. The most dramatic increases are seen in the number of Earth-size and super Earth-size candidates discovered, which grew by 43 and 21 percent respectively.
The new data increases the number of stars discovered to have more than one planet candidate from 365 to 467.
Today, 43 percent of Kepler's planet candidates are observed to have neighbor planets.
The Kepler space telescope identifies planet candidates by repeatedly measuring the change in brightness of more than 150,000 stars in search of planets that pass in front, or "transit," their host star.
At least three transits are required to verify a signal as a potential planet.
Candidates require additional follow-up observations and analyses to be confirmed as planets. At the beginning of 2012, 33 candidates in the Kepler data had been confirmed as planets. Today, there are 105.
The complete list of Kepler planet candidates is available in an interactive table at the NASA Exoplanet Archive. The archive is funded by NASA's Exoplanet Exploration Program to collect and make public data to support the search for and characterization of exoplanets and their host stars.
For information about the NASA Exoplanet Archive, visit http://exoplanetarchive.ipac.caltech.edu/index.html.
For information about the Kepler Mission, visit http://www.nasa.gov/kepler.
Vendors sought for crafts and plant sale
Brevard County Parks and Recreation will host a Spring Craft and Plant Sale at Wickham Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 9. The fair will be held inside the park, 2500 Parkway Drive in Melbourne.
Wickham Park is currently seeking craft vendors, food vendors and local nurseries or novice plant propagators who wish to participate in the event.
Vendor spaces, 10-foot-by-10-foot, are available for $21.20 each. Spaces are located in an uncovered grassy area. Tables will not be provided.
To request a registration packet via email, fax or U.S. Postal Service, contact Tabitha Niemann at email@example.com.
Packets are also available for pickup at the Ranger Station inside Wickham Park or can be downloaded online at www.brevardcounty.us/ParksSouth.
The deadline to register is Monday, March 4.
For more information, call Wickham Park at (321) 255-4307 or visit www.brevardcounty.us/Wickham or www.facebook.com/BrevardWickhamPark.
Healing families - healing communities
Parrish Medical Center employees recently raised more than $113,600 in their fifth annual employee giving campaign.
Co-chaired by Ryan Hieronymus, registration and scheduling interim director, and Sheryl Shelley, who works in the clinical equipment department, the PMC Circle of Giving Committee rallied employees and selected a signature project that reaches out to the community.
The campaign supported a wellness package consisting of four projects: a new Healing in Motion van - a transportation program that helps patients get to their hospital appointments or gives them a ride home after a hospital stay; new lift equipment to safely transport patients; a third-floor fitness area upgrade for care partners; and Telehealth Monitoring equipment to remotely monitor patients to keep them healthy and prevent readmissions to the hospital.
All four projects focus on increased wellness for the community and PMC employees.
For more information, contact (321) 269-4066 or visit parrishmedfoundation.com
Scholarships to be awarded
The Doctors Lawyers Weekend Warriors have announced that it will be awarding three $1,000 scholarships on April 1.
The scholarships, in the name of "Mama G" (Lorraine Guthrie), will be for deserving Brevard and/or Indian River students, who intend to pursue education in fields, dear to Mama G.
Mama G was a surf photographer, a devoted mom and a supporter of surfers at Sebastian Inlet.
Applications for the scholarships must be received by March 1.
For more information, call Jack A. Kirschenbaum at (321) 727-8100 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Librarian wins national award
Julie Hatsell Wales of McNair Magnet Middle School in Rockledge was recently named one of 10 librarians in the nation selected as winners of the Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award.
Nationwide, more than 1,500 library patrons submitted nominations.
Former McNair teacher, Shereen Luchten, along with contributions from many other faculty members, submitted recommendations for Ms. Wales.
The award is a collaborative program of Carnegie Corporation of New York, The New York Times and the American Library Association. It encourages library users to recognize the accomplishments of exceptional public, school and college, community college and university librarians for the difference they make in their communities.
Each winner was honored at an awards' ceremony and reception in New York, hosted by The New York Times. They received a $5,000 cash award, a plaque, and a $500 travel stipend. In addition, a plaque will be given to each award winner's library.
In order to be eligible, each nominee must be a librarian with a master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association in library and information studies or a master's degree with a specialty in school library media from an educational unit accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education.
For more information, call (321) 633-3630, email email@example.com or visit http://atyourlibrary.org/ilovemylibrarian/2012-winners.
Sustained long-term climate warming
NASA scientists say 2012 was the ninth warmest of any year since 1880, continuing a long-term trend of rising global temperatures.
With the exception of 1988, the nine warmest years in the 132-year record all have occurred since 2000, with 2010 and 2005 ranking as the hottest years on record.
NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies in New York, which monitors global surface temperatures on an ongoing basis, recently released an updated analysis that compares temperatures around the globe in 2012 to the average global temperature from the mid-20th century.
The comparison shows how Earth continues to experience warmer temperatures than several decades ago.
The average temperature in 2012 was about 58.3 degrees Fahrenheit (14.6 Celsius), which is 1.0 F (0.6 C) warmer than the mid-20th century baseline. The average global temperature has rose about 1.4 degrees F (0.8 C) since 1880, according to the new analysis.
Scientists emphasize that weather patterns always will cause fluctuations in average temperature from year to year, but the continued increase in greenhouse gas levels in Earth's atmosphere assures a long-term rise in global temperatures.
Each successive year will not necessarily be warmer than the year before, but on the current course of greenhouse gas increases, scientists expect each successive decade to be warmer than the previous decade.
For images related to the data, visit http://go.nasa.gov/10wqitw.
Foundation golf tournament raises $22,000
The Jess Parrish Medical Foundation "Fran Gerrett Memorial Golf Classic 2012," held in December at Sherwood Golf Club in Titusville, raised more than $22,000.
Proceeds benefit The Children's Center in Titusville, which annually serves nearly 2,500 special needs and typically developing children.
Medline Industries was the presenting sponsor of the tournament. Other event sponsors included: Coastal Ambulance, MedFast Urgent Care Centers Inc., TeamHealth Emergency Medicine, Roche Diagnostics, Boggs Gases, Bott-Anderson Partners Inc., Carmona Pathology Associates, P.A., Florida Bracing Centers Inc., Graphic Press, KCI, La Cita Country Club, MetLife, Nabil Itani, D.O., Sego's Home Medical Equipment, Space Coast Radiology Associates,and The Watauga Company.
More than 130 golfers participated in the tournament, which was named in memory of former Parrish Medical Center materials management director Fran Gerrett.
The first-place men's team was Wayne Aills, Mike Colman, Tuffy Threlkeld and Harold Todd.
The first-place women's team was Lorna Adams, Martha Hannah, Mary Jane Thompson and Suzanne Yarbrough.
The first-place mixed team was Scott Charron, Jason Guptill, Claudine Mogg and Karen Moore.
Ryan Minthorn was the lucky winner of the ball drop hosted by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. He was presented with a check for $1,000.
Visit The Children's Center online at parrishchildrenscenter.com.
For more information about Jess Parrish Medical Foundation, call (321) 269-4066 or visit parrishmedfoundation.com.
Medical center elects officers
Parrish Medical Center's board of directors, in accordance with its bylaws, held an election of officers during its January board meeting.
The election resulted in the following office appointments:
Herman Cole Jr., Col., United States Air Force (ret.), chairman; Robert L. Jordan Jr., vice chairman; Peggy Crooks, treasurer; Billie Fitzgerald, secretary; and J.J. Parrish III, member-at-large.
In addition to the board officers, the nine-member board of directors includes Jerry Noffel, Maureen E. Rupe, and newly appointed Stanley E. Retz, CPA and Ashok Shah, MD.
Newly appointed to the Parrish Medical Center board of directors through appointment by the Brevard County Board of Commissioners and the Titusville City Council were Stanley E. Retz, CPA, and Ashok C. Shah, MD.
For more information, visit www.parrishmed.com.
Volunteer coordinators needed for program
The American Cancer Society has an urgent need for volunteer coordinators to manage the Road to Recovery program's daily drivers in Brevard County.
The Road to Recovery program is operated by volunteers who drive local cancer patients to and from lifesaving chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments.
The society needs volunteer coordinators to match patients with drivers and schedule trips to and from treatments.
An integral part of treating cancer successfully is making sure cancer patients receive their treatments, but many find making transportation arrangements is a challenge.
The American Cancer Society provided more than 3,100 cancer patients with rides to treatment in Florida last year.
If you or someone you know can help this program continue to get patients to their treatments, call Gina Becker at (407) 581-2535 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Classroom volunteers needed
Junior Achievement of Central Florida is seeking business and community members to serve as classroom volunteers for students in middle and high schools. JA mentors educate students about financial literacy, work readiness, entrepreneurship and the importance of the free enterprise system.
Volunteer opportunities are available at three levels and require approximately one-hour per week for five-to-seven sessions, depending on the program.
Training is held monthly.
For more information, contact Rachel Whitmire at (407) 898-2121, Ext. 30, or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Results of scramble tournament
More than $2,000 was raised for the United Way of Brevard during a recent Saturday morning scramble at Savannah's on Merritt Island.
A total of 109 players played and were treated to fantastic weather, great course conditions and a wonderful rib dinner and awards.
Winners were: Ben Mitas, Graham Lyle, Brian Spenser, Phil Gay, Frank LaBella, Al Burnett, Pat Mercer, Bernardo Beorlegui, Fred Poppe, Terry Stoms, Alan Boone, Doug Divers, Terry Lane, Dave Barnell, Denny Bates, Larry Wojciechowski, Bryan Holm,Chris McCarthy, Richard Tucce, Trish Vovcheske,
"The Most Fun Award" went to Ray Wulf, Sue Wulf, Joyce and Mike Mariansi.
Closest to the Pin No. 6 was Alex Kush.
Closest to the Pin No. 8 was Steve Andersen (made a hole-in-one) and received an Annual green fee pass.
Closest to the Pin No. 13 was Tim Carver.
Closest to the Pin No. 17 was Ben Mitas.
Longest Putt Made No. 18 was Graham Lyle.
Closest Second Shot No. 9 was Steve Kelley.
A big thank you to all who participated and especially the sponsors: Craig Technologies, Heard Construction, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Center, Graham's Beachside Grill, Paradise Ford and the Causeway Diner.
The Savannahs is at 3915 Savannahs Trail, Merritt Island.
For more information, call (321) 455-1375 or (321) 631-2740.
'Valentines for Seniors' program
The aim of this program is to help develop in the youth an appreciation and respect for seniors, while at the same time, bringing a little joy and happiness into their daily lives. This kind act of service will help bridge the gap between these generations and hopefully bring both youth and seniors together for this special day.
This program began 12 years ago by the North Brevard Seniors And Law Enforcement Together Council in partnership with the North Brevard Elementary Schools.
It was such a success that the Central and South SALT Councils jumped on board seven years ago and are now delivering more than 3,000 cards countywide to nursing homes, senior assistance facilities, hospitals and day care facilities.
Brevard County TRIAD identifies and develops programs to address the needs and safety of senior citizens.
TRIAD is formed by an agreement between the
Sheriff's Office, area chiefs of police, the State Attorney's office, along
with public and private organizations.
For more information, call (321) 749-5945.
Call for visionary concepts
NASA's Space Technology Program is looking for visionary advanced concepts.
This year's annual call for NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts Program is seeking proposals for revolutionary concepts, with the potential to transform future aerospace missions.
NASA expects to fund about 15 proposals in this year's Phase I process. Those selected may receive as much as $100,000 for nine months of study to advance the innovative space technology concept and help NASA meet current operational and future mission requirements.
Selection announcements are expected this summer.
The solicitation is open to all United States citizens and researchers working in the United States, including NASA civil servants.
The number of awards will depend on the strength of proposals and availability of appropriated funds.
This NASA early investment and partnership with creative scientists, engineers and citizen inventors will pay huge technological dividends and help maintain America's leadership in the global technology economy.
To view the NASA research announcement for this solicitation and for more information about NIAC and NASA's Space Technology Program, visit www.nasa.gov/niac.
Art committee needs volunteer
The District Five Commission Office is looking for a volunteer to fill an opening for the Art in Public Places Advisory Committee.
The Art in Public Places Advisory Committee makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners to the selection of works of applied art.
You do not need to live in District Five, and there are no specific qualifications, but an interest in art would be helpful.
The Art in Public Places Advisory Committee meets on the second Thursday of every month. A term is for one year.
If you are interested in being appointed to this board, contact the District Five Commission Office at (321) 253-6611.
Softball season announced
Introducing a challenging 51-game slate, Florida Tech head softball coach Val Silvestrini has released the 2013 schedule.
The schedule, which includes 20 home games, will feature 11 opponents, who played in the 2012 NCAA Division II tournament.
The Panthers begin the season with three straight tournaments.
The first comes in the first-ever Peach Belt Conference-Sunshine State Conference Challenge beginning Feb. 2. The Crimson and Gray will match up against four opponents in a two-day span, including three NCAA tournament teams from 2012 in Armstrong Atlantic State, Columbus State and North Georgia.
The following weekend, FIT will again hit the road, this time traveling to Clearwater, for the Eckerd College Tournament, which includes a contest against regional opponent Flagler. Flagler was a national championship participant last season after winning the Southeast Super Regional at 39-20 overall.
The Panthers will finish the three-tournament opening slate with the University of Alabama - Huntsville Charger Chillout, beginning Feb. 15 in Decatur, Ala.
In total, the Panthers will play on the road the first 15 games of the season.
The first home game will come more than 20 days into the season on Feb. 23, with a doubleheader against Webber International at Nancy Bottge Field. The squad will remain at home for a doubleheader the following day against Flagler. Three days later, the Panthers will again go on the road, this time to begin conference play against Tampa.
FIT will close out the schedule with a home series against Barry. The final game of the regular season, on April 21, will represent senior day for four seniors in Kara Dickinson, Lindsy Dugan, Kyla Palaschak and Erica Tollett.
Coach Silvestrini is now entering her fourth season at the helm of the Panthers. She is assisted by Jillian Lafrance, Caurie Miller and former Panther Sarah Oram.
For more details about the 2013 schedule, visit www.floridatechsports.com/softball/schedule/.
Grant provides disabled students with disabilities a better chance
Students with intellectual disabilities will have a better chance for living independently and finding employment, thanks to a new state grant that Brevard Community College has received.
The $15,000 allocation will fund a program called "Together" that teams the college with Brevard Public Schools to assist disabled students 18-22 years old.
Using academic and social mentors, the students will have the opportunity to audit classes, get involved in student clubs and participate in Student Government Association events.
The goal is to help them learn employable skills through BCC's vocation programs and use social interaction on campus to improve their ability to live independently.
For more information on the "Together" program, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call (321) 433-7008.
LEAD Brevard announces leadership awards
LEAD Brevard has announced the "2013 LEAD Brevard Leadership Awards," featuring the ninth annual "4 Under Recognition," to be held on Friday, March 1 at the Studio Theater at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne.
The "4 Under 40 Recognition" showcases the many young adults who are working to make a positive impact in Brevard County through their leadership and commitment to community service.
LEAD Brevard will also recognize the 2013 recipients of the Rodney S. Ketcham Leadership Icon Award and the Leadership Brevard Distinguished Alumni Award.
Finalists for the recognition of '4 Under 40' are: Steven Allender, Allender & Allender; Sky Beard, Early Learning Coalition of Brevard; Bradley Evers, Harris Corporation; Aliona Groh, Embraer Executive Jets; Elizabeth Huy, EDC of Florida's Space Coast; J. Travis Kerr, Architects in Assoc. Rood, Zwick & Kerr, Inc.; Tiffany Nail, NASA/Kennedy Space Center; Amar Patel, Brevard Achievement Center; Julie Roslin, EDC of Florida's Space Coast; Alex Rudloff, TEDx; Sarah Soliven, student, Melbourne High School; and Rachad Wilson, Brevard Public Schools/Endeavour Elementary.
From more than 50 nominations, finalists were chosen by a group of independent community leaders based on the following criteria:
Demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession
Provides valuable service by contributing time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community
Clearly serves as a role model for others, personally and professionally
Are younger than 40 on Jan. 1 and live or work in Brevard County
Showcases a commitment to his/her personal/professional development
Individual seating for the gala and awards presentation is $49 per person. A reserved block of 10 seats is available for $450.
Reservations and pre-payment are required by Monday, Feb. 25.
Individual seating reservations and payment can be made online at www.LEADBrevard.org or by calling (321) 632-8222.
For more information, contact Melissa Breckenridge at (321) 632-8222 or email email@example.com.
Surfers rescue loggerhead sea turtle
Sea turtles have survived for more than 150 million years, however, marine reptiles are threatened by humans, who are competing for their natural habitat.
This is especially true in Florida, which hosts the highest number of nesting sea turtles in the continental United States.
Recently, the Sea Turtle Preservation Society received a phone call from a surfer at Spessard Holland Park saying that a sick or injured sea turtle was on the beach.
When STPS receives a call, a trained volunteer, authorized by Florida Fish and Wildlife, to conduct stranding and salvage activities is dispatched.
If the turtle is alive, the stranding volunteer is authorized to take the turtle to one of Florida's sea turtle rehabilitation centers.
The Loggerhead stranded at Spessard Holland Park was transported to Sea World, where it will be examined, given appropriate medical treatment; and when it is well enough, will be returned to the sea.
If you find a sea turtle on the beach that appears to be ill or injured, do not return it to the water or try to administer first aid. If it is a hot sunny day, provide shade for the turtle or cover the turtle with a wet towel. Sea turtles are reptiles and need to breathe air to live. Do not place them in a bucket of water.
For sea turtle emergencies, call the Sea Turtle Preservation Society Emergency Number at (321) 206-0646.
Advisory committee volunteer needed
The District Five Commission Office is looking for a volunteer to fill an opening for the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Recreation and Education Advisory Committee.
The program provides recommendations for public access, passive recreation and environmental education on EEL Program-managed conservation lands
Committee members need to live in District Five and should have an interest in outdoor recreational uses on public lands.
The EELs Program Recreation and Education Advisory Committee meets quarterly. A term is for one year.
Former editor joins 2-1-1 Brevard
Belinda Stewart of Melbourne, a former editor at Florida Today, has joined 2-1-1 Brevard Inc. as communications manager.
Ms. Stewart started at the newspaper in 2003, as assistant metro editor and became metro editor in 2006, supervising local news reporters and editors. She left Florida Today in 2011.
Ms. Stewart also is former managing editor of the Iowa City (Iowa) Press-Citizen and assistant manager editor of the Rockford (Ill.) Register-Star.
At 2-1-1 Brevard, she will lead marketing, grant writing, social media and other communications initiatives. She also will serve as spokeswoman.
2-1-1 Brevard is a United Way-supported nonprofit that operates a telephone-based help line offering information, referral and crisis intervention 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Funding also comes from the Florida Department of Children and Families, Brevard County and other sources.
For more information, call (321) 631-9290, Ext. 224.
Junior League accepting scholarship applications
The Junior League of Central & North Brevard, a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 organization, is currently accepting applications from high school students for its 2013 scholarship program.
The Thomas Oliver Brown Memorial Scholarship and the Junior League of Central & North Brevard Scholarship are available to high school students accepted to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States as a full-time student.
Applications, with supporting documents, are due March 22.
Visit the league web site at www.brevardjuniorleague.org for complete details and to download an application form.
The scholarships are awarded in the amount of $500 each and recognizes Central & North Brevard County students who demonstrate a commitment to voluntarism.
A JLCNB scholarship representative plans to attend each recipient's school award ceremony in May.
The Junior League of Central & North Brevard has been serving Brevard County since 1967.
Resources for seniors, veterans, caregivers
Since its inception in 1995, the Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation Inc. (Joe's Club Adult Day Care) has constantly monitored the needs of seniors, veterans and their caregivers in Brevard County and responded with the appropriate solutions to satisfy these voids.
In January, the Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation launched a "Purple Balloon Elder Friendly Service Directory," an all-inclusive web site, to provide seniors, veterans and their caregivers access to more than 4,000 potential service organizations in Brevard County, targeting four major categories:
Healthcare providers, like assisted living facilities, hospice, etc.
Outpatient providers, like rehab therapy, medical equipment
Doctors by discipline
Elder helper local businesses
The Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation invites the more than 400,000 seniors, veterans and their caregivers in Brevard County to take a virtual tour of the "Purple Balloon Elder Friendly Directory System" and see for themselves just how easy it is to get a one-stop solution in greatly improving their quality of life.
For more information, visit purpleballoon.org or call (321) 684-2859.
College receives auto tech accreditation
The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation has announced that Brevard Community College is the first auto technology program to achieve accreditation, under the new NATEF automobile accreditation standards.
BCC has re-certified as a master level training program and has held NATEF accreditation since 1986.
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Fire Chief Larry Collins presented promotional badges and helmets to the firefighters in a formal badge pinning ceremony held at the department's headquarters in January.
Promoted to lieutenant were: Jeffrey Butler, Timothy Hall, James Parker, Michael Destafano, Christopher Monroe and Sean Ryan.
Promoted to district chief is: Richard Connor.
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Clean Is Happy. It's the campaign for TOTO's washlet toilet seat. TOTO is pushing the washlet as something really remarkable: it warms, auto opens, cleanses, and dries.
We have zero experience with the washlet, which is an optional add-on for most TOTO toilets. We hesitate because added features like this that require your toilet seat to be plugged in generally amount to added complication. We prefer to keep it simple. Any experienced users out there with any wisdom to share?
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way more than I want a toilet to do
I have no experience or wisdom to share, but TOTO has been in the news a lot lately. The Times Square Church is seeking a court injunction to prevent the installation of a TOTO billboard featuring bare bottoms on their Broadway building.
For once, I'd kind of be inclined to side with the church.
Hodding Carter's book Flushed How the Plumber Saved Civilization has a whole chapter about it. He makes it sound good at least. I couldn't find the chapter online, but here is a link to his book on Amazon.
If you're too lazy to wipe your own ass there's something very wrong with you.
my parents just put these suckers on all the toliets in their summer home. they're ugly but AWESOME. seriously.
I'm surprised that there are design-savvy AT readers who don't know about washlets yet. TOTO is a Japanese toilet maker. This should explain a lot (including the weird ad). The Japanese are obsessed cleanliness. Wiping with paper is not considered clean enough. The auto open function is a luxury feature but has been also useful for the disabled/seniors. The Japanese are also obsessed with water conservation. Dual flush and dual use of water (wash hands with clean water before it gets used to refill tank of toilet) are also common features of Japanese toilets.
I'd say don't knock them til you try them but people will have their own opinions regardless. I absolutely LOVE Japanese toilets/bidet sets. When you live in an apartment with no central heating and it is the dead of winter you WILL welcome the warmed toilet seats. Also, all I have to say as a woman is that you do feel CLEANSED after using a toilet like that. Why "smear" when you can actually be cleaned is all I am saying.
Toilets by TOTO and other Japanese companies are fantastic and when I have my house built I will be sure to have one of these in each bathroom (expensive but well worth it). I can't praise these enough. The Japanese always take things and make them better and more useful for people.
We once rented a big house in Hilton Head (with a bunch of other people) that was owned by a Japanese family. These were on all of the toilets. This was summer 2001. Played with the functions a bit. They were a bit weird to use - like having dentist's tools down there squirting you with water, then warm air.
There was also a great laserdisk karaoke player attached to the stereo. Fun long weekend...
I was very leery of these things when I moved to Japan, and they make convenient targets for jokes, given the butt-centric advertising campaign and the anatomically suggestive buttons on the remote control.
After all the snickering, though, I found that the washlet is totally superior to what we use here in the U.S., for all the reasons seika and yuzu (Japanese nicknames?) mention above. For reasons no one wants to discuss at length, toilet paper is pretty crude technology, and it doesn't do that great a job, while creating unnecessary additional paper waste. Get over the adolescent heebie jeebies about the water, it really is vastly cleaner and better.
Having tried the brondell version at nickel spa and having been sold immediately on the much cleaner after-effect....I've had an inconspicuous electrical outlet installed and will be soon purchasing the washlet s300 version!
I can't wait!
I'm rather surprised at the responses from AT'ers on this matter.
re: For reasons no one wants to discuss at length, toilet paper is pretty crude technology, and it doesn't do that great a job, while creating unnecessary additional paper waste.
hahaha. So true!
ps. yes, I'm of Japanese heritage
I do not like the TOTO with all the gadget. The hotel I stayed in while on a trip to S. Korea had one. The maid one day turned it on while cleaning. There is nothing more *icky* than sitting on a warm seat, IMHO. I like the ice cold seat that makes me think no other butt has ever touched it.
The non-gadget TOTO toilet is fabulous! I would buy one if I didn't rent.
My parents have had a TOTO for years now. They had it imported after a visit to Japan. I *heart* their toilet seat and have been saving my pennies to get one.
That said, my slightly homophobic husband dislikes it merrily.
I am trying to figure out why a toilet would have a remote control.
the word toto...hahah makes me laugh.it means something so wrong in spanish..lol
but my cousin has one similar...and its one of the few reasons i go visit. all good in my book.
How is this eco-friendly? A low flush toilet would be a better investment for all.
I've used one.
After....I questioned my need to ever date again.
The low tech alternative--a squeeze bottle with a nozzle for squirting. (Not that anyone here would know ;) but a hairdye bottle is just the thing). Fill it with warmish water and it works without electricity!
My mid-wife called it a "peri-bottle."
And upgrade those plastic seats to wood.
Oh...and put a brick or a big stone in the bottom of your toilet tank. Your very own lo-flo.
They had one at our local kitchen/bath store as the client toilet, so we got to try it out. It wasn't impressive as, how shall I put this? -- it wasn't properly calibrated. And my 3 year old (who is the one who had to go) was not the ideal candidate for it. Too many buttons -- I can see if you had this in a bathroom that guests used they would get a bit frustrated -- there is definitely a learning curve to this toilet.
Washing your buttom in the very same place where you... Ughhh, it may be irrational, but i'd much rather continue using the lovely bidet!
Wasn't Toto totally (sorry, couldn't resist) mentioned during the last AT Bathroom Month? How quickly some forget... :-)
While I like the idea, and plan to get one as long as I can find a model that also has pressure-assisted flush -- I question how clean you can actually get with that little bit of water shooting out of the wand. In my mind a real bidet would have much higher water pressure, and hence cleaner? I don't know, since I've used neither.
(One more thing, Dr. Oz mentioned that wiping with dry toilet paper is akin to using sand paper on your behind. Though he didn't go as far as telling people to use a washlet/bidet, he recommended everyone to wipe with those flushable wet wipes instead.)
The Google offices in CA have had Totos for a long time. And since Americans have historically been prudish about bidets, it's kind of funny that Totos are catching on. They certainly make you feel fresher and cleaner than toilet paper, which someday will go the way of As a rare old lady I once knew said: "I wash the pits, the feets, and the bumbum, and I'm set for the day."
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The Google offices in CA have had Totos for a long time. And since Americans have historically been prudish about bidets, it's kind of funny that Totos are catching on. They certainly make you feel fresher and cleaner than toilet paper, which someday will go the way of corn cobs, old newspapers, and leaves. As a rare old lady I once knew said: "I wash the pits, the feets, and the bumbum, and I'm set for the day."
When I was researching toilets to buy, Toto consistently came up as one of the best. We now have 2 "normal" Toto toilets and they are great (i.e., I haven't had to double-flush or use a plunger in 2 years).
Those washlet things are fabulous. Someday I want to have one myself. I was skeptical at first, but they are truly truly wonderful.
On a side note, that bathroom looks remarkably similar to a catalog of Villeroy and Boch bathroom interiors from 1929 I saw yesterday. All it would need is an attractively tiled fireplace to fit in!
While in Tokyo last month everywhere you go has them. From the nicest hotels to McDonalds. I became so spoiled by them I proptly purchased one when I returned back to the states. They are the BEST!!
I redid my bathroom in NYC about 3 years ago and installed a Washlet, having fallen in love with them in Japan. They are AMAZING - after having used one, using just toilet paper seems completely gross.
The remote means that you don't have to drill holes in your walls and tiles to operate the unit. It also adds the vague sense of Hygiene Evolved.
The controls are really easy, and each has a logical icon - OFF, Firm Sray POsterior, Gentle SPray Posterior, Front Spray, Dryer. Beneath that, there is a switch for Oscillating Flow (back and forth) and Pulsating Flow. Beneath that are buttons so that you can micromanage the intensity and position of the stream, and beneath the face plate are further buttons to regulate water temperature, seat temperature, dryer temperature and energy saving features.
You feel so much cleaner with them. When I travel - and I know this sounds idiotic - I miss my Toto.
Except when I'm in Japan.
We have the Brondel, and we love it. we come from a culture where washing your ___ with water is common (not Japan) and in my opinion i feel its very hygenic. It works for us! besides i love that warm seat on cold winter mornings...
we don't use the warm air though...i don't have that kind of patience.
I agree, the warm air thing is a bit much.
I don't know that I need an automatic lid raiser function, which is what happens in the most current version.
But I tell you, if I ever renovate another bathroom, it'll definitely have a Washlet.
I don't expect anyone to hop on the bandwagon just from seeing photos of the thing - it's in finally using one that you'll discover how great they art.
I have one in every bathroom at home and love them. I tried the Toto and found that brand way to pricey and located the Clean Sense brand worked even better for less than 1/3rd the price! Just had to do a little shopping. Since then I bought 5 more for our office---all the employees love them....think maybe 1 or 2 of them has bought one for their homes as well....guess I will have to give them out for Xmas presents this year. But shop around and you can certainly find a better deal! Wasn't toto the one that was recalled recently anyway,,,,,maybe they got lost in Kansas.
I first used one of these in Japan. I am a male age 48. Best thing going! My wife thought I was obsessed with these until we built a new house and I had a GFCI outlet put in behind 5 toiltets. I put in Toto toilets because there is no better in my opinion. Cost about $240 per toilet but worth it. I then put in my first washlet for Christmas. Everyone loves it. I have two daughters so we only use one toilet out of 5. I will be putting in the others very soon. The Jasmin can be found for around $730 if you search and the Chloe for $550. If anyone can find it cheaper let me know. Don't knock it until you try it. The Jasmin is not ugly but the chloe can be with the controls right on the seat. The Jasmin has a remote you can mount anywhere on the wall. Good Luck.
I have been visiting many parts of Japan a few times a year in the past 5 years and yes I love their washlet! It's not about being lazy but it really does a better job in cleaning than mere paper. Ask any doctor and I am sure they will agree that washing cleans better? Also like it's other features where they can remove all odour.
Anyone out there know the distributor for such washlet in
Singapore? Or the cost of buying one?
yes they are great but I found other brands that worked better
for 1/2 the price.
singapore, i found a great product from www.australianbidet.com and they shipped it to me in Singapore. much better than the toto unit i tried.
We are Bidet Super Store.
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Don't think I've done a personal post in a while! In the last few months I've graduated from uni and moved out of Norwich, and now I live in London and am working there as a full time junior designer. Yesterday was a nice sunny Saturday and I did a ridiculous amount of design related things…
Started off at Hewett Street Block Party in Shoreditch, which was really good! Loads of nice stalls and food stands, ate a tasty cheeseburger from Elliot's and possibly the best ice cream ever courtesy of Sorbitium Ices. There was also an exhibition there called Eat Everything, a collection of food related work curated by Belly Kids and hosted by Protein (who are very interesting and have a lot of varied content on their site).
This was followed by a few exhibitions which I will probably blog about fully in the next few days; Uniform Wares 12:24, the Graphic Design Walk exhibition at 71a. Malika Favre - Hide & Seek at Kemistry Gallery and last but not least Dominic Wilcox at KK Outlet.
On any other saturday this would have been a very productive day but thanks to London Design Festival more was to come! Walked down to Brick lane to go to Tent / Superbrands at the Truman Brewery. Both were really good, loads of lovely furniture, textiles and product design. Hopefully I'll be able to find some of them online to blog about.
After this was much walking, first to the Exmouth coffee company in Aldgate then the London Book Art Fair at the Whitechapel gallery next door. Then through the mainly empty city, across the river to Borough market, then to Tate Modern to check out the new 'The Tanks' section they have opened, a must see for concrete lovers (pics here). The last exhibition of the day was Designers Block at the Southbank, for yet more furniture and nice things. Best of all was a Y shaped 3 way table tennis table outside the entrance!
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HERE Transit makes it easier for you to get anywhere by bus, train, and subway. Customise the way you use public transport and quickly compare routes, departure and arrival times and how far you need to walk for each route option. Available in over 760 cities globally, this is the only public transit app you'll ever need. Key Features -Plan a trip in advance: compare route options, arrival and departure times, changes and walking distances -See details for each leg of your journey -Customise your walking speed, preferred walking distance, number of changes and transport modes for better personalisation -Spot nearby stations with LiveSight for better orientation -Get built-in, turn-by-turn walk directions in map and list view for door-to-door guidance -See your favourites with one tap. Add and edit them with other HERE apps and on here.com -Long-tap on a station on the Nearby screen to start journey directions -Pin frequent destinations to your Start screen for easy access to transit directions -Over-the-air updates with the latest transport information LiveSight requires Windows Phones with a compass
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This past week, I finished reading the 20th anniversary edition of R.C. Sproul's book, Abortion: A Rational Look at An Emotional Issue. I highly recommend it, especially for young adults who were born after abortion was legalized. The book is divided into three parts: the ethical dilemma of abortion, the analysis of arguments presented on both sides and a compassionate response and strategy.
If you are weary of this topic, then I highly recommend you read this book because Dr. Sproul goes deeper into the issues surrounding abortion than are normally discussed in the media. For example, many could assume abortion began as a 20th-century issue. But Dr. Sproul quotes from the famous Oath of Hippocrates that specifically mentions abortion: "Similarly, I will not give to a woman a pessary to cause abortion."
He is also reasonable in presenting the views of those who are not pro-life, outlining the differences between being pro-choice and pro-abortion and allowing that both sides could have a high view of the sanctity of life. As he writes, "For the most part, the pro-abortion and pro-choice activists are not denying that life is sacred; they are only saying that a developing fetus is not a human life."
This book also shows how the arguments for abortion have been challenged through the years. One of the key arguments in favor of abortion has been in the woman's right to control her own body -- which assumes the fetus is part of that body. But scientific developments since the 1970s have underscored the biological differences between the fetus and the mother. Genetic fingerprinting has been an important discovery. As Dr. Sproul writes:
If any single cell of a woman's body is analyzed to find its essential biological structure, each and every cell will have the same genetic fingerprint. Likewise, an analysis of the cells of the fetus will determine that each cell has the same genetic fingerprint--which is different from that of the mother. This indicates that, at the physical biological level, there is a clear line of demarcation between the body of the fetus and the body of the mother. Two distinct sets of human tissue reside in the pregnant woman's body.
Another argument is that if abortion is made illegal, women will have dangerous back-alley abortions and more lives will be lost. But the events of this past week have refuted that claim. Dangerous back-alley abortions exist today because there is no more oversight of the legal abortion industry than there is an illegal one. As has been reported, one abortion doctor in Philadelphia has been charged with eight counts of murder in the deaths of seven infants and a Bhutanese refugee who died after a late-term abortion in 2009. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. According to the grand jury report, Dr. Kermit Gosnell's clinic had not been inspected for 17 years because in the mid-1990s, the governor ended regular inspections of abortion clinics. He was only busted because the police raided him for prescription drug abuse--for running a "pill mill." The report from the grand jury was beyond revolting, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer:
In his squalid West Philadelphia abortion clinic, Kermit Gosnell had a surefire way of dealing with the unwelcome complication of a live birth: He'd allegedly plunge scissors into the squirming newborn's neck, killing it by severing the spinal cord.
Sometimes, the elderly physician didn't do this right away. Often, he allegedly gave the chore to his unlicensed office staff. One premature infant wiggled around on a counter for 20 minutes before an untrained worker slit his neck - after first playing with him.
Those allegations were among countless bombshells in a 261-page grand-jury report that District Attorney Seth Williams released yesterday.
Gosnell killed "hundreds" of babies and at least two women during abortions from 1979 to last year at his Women's Medical Society at 38th Street and Lancaster Avenue, according to the grand jury. Further, he and his unlicensed, unskilled staff overdosed patients with drugs, perforated their wombs and bowels, and spread venereal disease by using unsterilized equipment, the report said.
And although red flags mounted about wrongdoing at the clinic, those with the capacity to stop the carnage, such as the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of State, looked the other way, Williams charged.
Gosnell, 69, and nine of his staffers were arrested yesterday morning on charges including murder, infanticide and abuse of a corpse.
Williams said he might seek the death penalty for Gosnell in the murders of seven babies born alive and then killed....
Police last February raided Gosnell's offices after reports that he ran a "pill mill" there, giving out prescription medications to anyone who would pay.
Once inside the three-story brick building, they discovered horrors that would haunt them forever.
Semiconscious, moaning women sat in dirty recliners and on bloodstained blankets. The air reeked of urine from the flea-infested cats permitted to roam the clinic. There was blood on the floor and cat feces on the stairs. One investigator likened the scene to "a bad gas-station restroom."
In the patient areas, equipment was rusty, dirty and broken. Paramedics who were called to remove the patients during the police raid had trouble getting them out because clutter blocked the hallways and the emergency exit was padlocked shut.
But even worse horrors were hidden in the basement and staff-only areas.
Detectives found a row of jars containing just the severed feet of fetuses. Fetal remains filled bags, milk jugs, orange-juice cartons and even cat-food containers; some were stored in a refrigerator where staffers chilled their lunches. In all, authorities found the remains of 45 fetuses in this "baby charnel house" and gave them to the medical examiner, who determined that at least two of them had been born alive, according to the grand-jury report.
It is horrifying to contemplate that the lives of these women and children weren't protected because of the political bombshell that abortion has become. I am praying that justice is served here, and that these stories of abuse and murder will serve as the turning point in our nation for the rights of the unborn.


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While I loved this necklace online and when I received it, but one thing that the online version did not show was the clasp. I would have kept this but even a child would have trouble with the clasp it was so small it was near impossible to open and close. Jewellery should be easy on and off. So this was returned only for that reason.
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I ordered this piece in garnet, aware of the small clasp issue. I was just going to change it, but really, how chintzy. The overall concept of the necklace is a great idea. At first glance, I loved it. Now I wasn't expecting total perfection in the pearl, but the one on this necklace had flaws showing no matter which way I rotated it. I expected better for my money. Back it goes.
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