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Friday, December 27, 2013
A personal note
My apologizes to my regular readers. I've been dealing with an issue at church and then we moved into the Christmas/New Year's holidays. This will be followed by a week of vacation. I shall return on January 13, 2014. I hope that your Christmas was merry and that you will have a safe and great beginning to the New Year. God bless as always, Pastor Jim
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Friday, December 20, 2013
A Christmas Gift that really makes a difference!
Christmas has always been about the children. We try to refocus our emphasis with the "Jesus is the reason…" stuff, but while placing an emphasis on Christ, we focus our time and energy on the children. You've heard people say, "Well, it just won't feel like Christmas since I'm away from my grandchildren."
We pour out our affection and adoration for the children in our homes and in our community. We light up in the presence of children, especially as they are taken in by all of the trappings surrounding Christmas.
We will go out of our way to do anything, if within our power, to meet the expectations of a child. We will or have hunted down that "special" toy because one of our precious ones asked Santa for it. We love children! Jesus said, in Luke 18:16 - "Allow the children to come to me. Don't forbid them, because God's kingdom belongs to people like these children." (CEB)
Well, here is a simple way that we can start loving the children of the world. I do not know if the following little article appeared in the morning newspaper that you read, but it did mine last week and it caught my attention:
Global efforts to curb malaria are stalling after a drop in funds to buy bed nets, according to the latest report Wednesday from the World Health Organization. For the second year in a row, WHO noted a dramatic decline in the number of bed nets given out to protect people from the mosquitoes that spread malaria. In 2010, 145 million bed nets were distributed; that fell to 92 million in 2011 and 70 million last year.
Bishop Tom Bickerton came our way last year and in his message he shared his work with NOTHING BUT NETS, Send a net. Save a life – the global effort to provide bed nets to fight malaria. For just $10 a bed net can be purchased and given to a person to protect them from this deadly disease … just $10! Wow, that is something nearly every one of us can respond to and make a difference in the life of someone else. Most of us spend more than that eating out.
We can stop malaria in 2014 and save millions of lives – most of them children!
It's Christmas. Under our tree will be many wrapped gifts that is just more "stuff" than we really need. Actually, a lot of those gifts we really don't need, but a loved one felt they needed to purchase "something" for us. Well, here is a novel idea… why don't we give a gift that really is important. We can give a net in honor (or memory) of our loved one(s). It is rather easy. Just go to the World Health Organization's (WHO) web page http://NothingButNets.net and make a donation using your credit card – we already have put a lot on those cards anyway why not another $10… or $20… or more?
In making a donation you are saving a life… it could be a life of a child… a child who is the joy of some parent's eye… who might grow up and accept Jesus Christ as their savior.
We can stop malaria in 2014 if each one of us gets behind WHO's effort and SEND A NET. SAVE A LIFE.
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Wednesday, December 18, 2013
The power and comfort of being present (Isaiah 40:1)
SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 40:1 (TM) – larger reading Isaiah 40:1-11
"Comfort, oh comfort my people," says your God.
Once during Queen Victoria's reign, she heard that the wife of a common laborer had lost her baby. Having experienced deep sorrow herself, she felt moved to express her sympathy. So she called on the bereaved woman one day and spent some time with her. After she left, the neighbors asked what the queen had said. "Nothing," replied the grieving mother. "She simply put her hands on mine, and we silently wept together."
There is comfort and power in being present. We seldom appreciate this unless we are on the receiving end. We engage our mouth when all we really need to do is put our heart in gear.
God understands the human condition better than we understand it ourselves. His comfort can be found not so much by what is said, but just from the power of being present.
During my growing up years we had two foster sisters who lived with us. The oldest wasn't more than 5 years old. She had a tender heart. One day I hurt myself, probably fell of my bike. She came right over, sat in my lap and said: "That's okay I will cry with you" and she did.
Too many will be having a blue Christmas this year. It matters not why. It is just a reality that their spirit is low and the season of good cheer is not for them. God has a word for them… comfort. We are the channels of that comfort. We are the ones who show up, hold their hands, and weep with them. Why? Because Jesus showed up, held our hands, and wept with us.
He shared our grief… and comfort came.
For those who are blue bring comfort. If that comfort is to come from us may we make it so. May none go through today without the comfort you made real in Jesus.
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Monday, December 16, 2013
Joining the dance (Psalm 65:9)
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 65:9 (TM) – larger read: Psalm 65
Oh, visit the earth, ask her to join the dance! Deck her out in spring showers, fill the God-River with living water. Paint the wheat fields golden. Creation was made for this!
On a plaque marking Abraham Lincoln's birthplace near Hodgenville, Kentucky, is recorded this scrap of conversation: "Any news down 't the village, Ezry?" "Well, Squire McLain's gone t' Washington t' see Madison swore in, and ol' Spellman tells me this Bonaparte fella has captured most o' Spain. What's new out here, neighbor?" "Nuthin' nuthin' a'tall, 'cept fer a new baby born t' Tom Lincoln's. Nothin' ever happens out here." Some events, whether birthdays in Hodgenville (or Bethlehem) or spiritual rebirth in a person's life, may not create much earthly splash, but those of lasting importance will eventually get the notice they deserve.
Birth announcements are received. Some are responded to with a congratulations or something along those lines. Some are discarded and quickly dismissed. Birth announcements rarely tip the scale one way or another in our world. The world as a whole seldom takes note of a birth. Unless you are related it is normally nothing more than just a little curiosity. The world doesn't stop. Life goes on. Such is the case for most births.
The world slowed slightly this year as many anticipated the birth of a child to Prince William and Kate Middleton. The press gathered … waiting. The people gathered … waiting. Some of us turned to watch daily updates. It's a boy. The world cheered. We waited for the first look. But soon we returned to our lives. The press went back to doing what the press does. The crowds returned to their homes and their daily routines. Life goes on… undisturbed. The news of the birth was received. We took note… nothing more and nothing less. Our world didn't stop. It was just another birth announcement… albeit a royal birth announcement. We will be updated as he grows, but our lives will not be affected. Life goes on.
Other births … well, they have a different affect. Some change the course of human history. Some affect the future of a whole people. Contributions made by some are not recognized in their lifetime. Others simply grow on you over time.
God's birth announcement to the world delivered by an angel goes like this: "Don't be afraid. I'm here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David's town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master. This is what you're to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger." (John 8:10-12 – TM) This angel was soon joined by a heavenly chorus singing: "Glory to God in the heavenly heights, Peace to all men and women on earth who please him." (vs 14)
And the world throws a birthday celebration every year, but does it ever become more than just a birthday celebration?
I danced in the morning when the world was young
I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun
I came down from heaven and I danced on the earth
At Bethlehem I had my birth
Dance, dance, wherever you may be
I am the lord of the dance, said he
And I lead you all, wherever you may be
And I lead you all in the dance, said he.
Are we dancing yet? Are we dancing so that the world would notice?
Help us join the eternal dance. May our dancing affect everyone around us. May the birth announcement this year be received different so that they too might join the dance.
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Friday, December 13, 2013
Friday's Inspirational Story - A Mysterious Gift… A Man's Reflection by Mike Woodard
A Mysterious Gift… A Man's Reflection - By Mike Woodard
I looked at the gift. It looked SO different than the others under the tree. It was so carefully wrapped and even had a ribbon tied in a bow. In rich red paper it was beautiful! THIS gift was larger than the others too. Something was missing… It didn't have a name on it. I couldn't ask whose it was; it seemed too special. I just looked in wonder. Just having it under the tree added something special to Christmas.
That Christmas, along with other holidays, was not special. Holidays, in my home, were filled with lots of drinking.
Drinking always led to yelling. . .
Yelling led to fights. . .
Fights sometimes went beyond words . . .
In our home the "special" had been lost in holiday events. This Christmas in particular was framed in angry discussions of job loss and financial stress. I overheard a lot.
The GIFT was so mysterious; it was a blaze of red color in my black and white world. It captured my mind.
I could hardly contain myself as the time came to open presents! I am the youngest of four. Presents were handed out in order, oldest to youngest. Each time another gift was handed out the anticipation built.
It did not go to my sister. . .
My oldest brother did not get it. . .
My middle brother was given the box next to it. . .
Next, my mom's hand reached for THE gift . . . my world went into slow motion when she handed THE mysterious, beautifully wrapped gift to me! For just a moment I didn't move. Maybe it was a mistake… then I saw the hidden tag; it said, "To Mike from Santa." It was real. It was for me. My fingers began to un-wrap the box; I was still in disbelief. As the paper fell away, I could hardly believe my eyes; a brand new pair of black ice skates. New for ME! Being the youngest boy with two older brothers almost nothing was new coming to me. Now right in front of me were brand new shiny ice skates.
I remember nothing else of that day beyond skating up and down the ice covered country roads. I was the only one thankful for the recent ice storm! In the next few days, I'm sure I must have broken some world record for the distance skated by a 9 year old boy.
That gift lifted me out of a fog. I'm not sure what I would label the fog. Maybe it was the expectation that somehow Christmas should be special. Maybe it was TV or maybe comments I heard at school but somehow I thought Christmas should be a special time. The mysterious gift made that Christmas the most memorable of my childhood. I never found out who "Santa" was. I wish I could say, "Thank you" and let them know how much that gift meant. Someone's kindness made a significant impact and a memorable Christmas.
I now know there is another mysterious gift that makes Christmas special. Often it is missed in the busyness, emotion or misplaced focus of the season. This gift has removed the fog of despair that had a grip on my life. This mysterious gift came in the form of a baby born in a stable. When I consider that Jesus left the perfection of heaven, it is almost incomprehensible. He came to walk the planet He created. Each day, His heart was broken by the people he came to serve. He did this for nine year old boys. All this is wonderful, mysterious and beautiful. What a gift. Since I do know THIS gift giver, I can say "Thank you" for a life changing gift.
Have you considered Jesus, the One whose heart has been broken and He knows all your hurts and sorrows. Would you like to know Him personally? You can by simply opening up your life to Him and asking Him to come into your life, forgive you sins and be direct your life from this moment on. You can pray a prayer something like this:
Lord Jesus, I want to know You personally. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life to You and ask You to come in as my Saviour and Lord. Take control of my life. Thank You for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Bring peace to my world this Christmas. Make me the kind of person You want me to be.
If you invited Christ into your life, thank God often that He is in your life, that He will never leave you and that you have eternal life. As you learn more about your relationship with God, and how much He loves you, you'll experience life to the fullest.
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READ 180 is a comprehensive blended learning system designed to help struggling readers in grades 4-12+ to raise their reading levels. It is aimed at students who read at least two years below their grade level.
Different research projects have been carried out in upper elementary schools, middle schools and high schools to test READ 180's effectiveness on students' reading levels. These studies have taken into consideration multiple grade levels and different student populations. Some studies were also aimed at other types of institutions like community colleges. A study by What Works Clearinghouse in 2009 found that READ 180 had a large impact on general literacy achievement. READ 180 also earned the label of Moderate Evidence of Effectiveness – one of only four programs to get this honor out of over a 100 that were reviewed – in a report by the Johns Hopkins University's Center for Data-Driven Reform in Education.
A 2011 review by the Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis journal found that READ 180 had a large positive effect on the reading skills of students in grades 4-6, a vast majority of whom were at below proficient levels before using the system. Other studies have also found that READ 180 had a positive effect on reading fluency for even lower performing students in the 4th grade.
Scholastic Inc, the company that developed READ 180 after years of research first undertaken at Vanderbilt University, has also conducted studies that have found READ 180 to be effective for English Language Learners in grades 4-8. Demographic studies have been conducted on particular groups of students such as boys, African Americans, students with disabilities, students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and even prisoners. Most of them have found that students using READ 180 have shown significant improvement in reading achievement.


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All I have ever wanted was to love and be loved. To dive in with two feet and take the biggest leap ever known. To risk looking like a fool for Love. I have known this with every breath of my being; teased and criticized that I live in fantasy world. Many truths are said in jest, and I have come to know and accept that I do live in a land that not many are willing to join and play. A world that does exist and that I know is true. A world where I (most often) see the beauty in the ugly, the happiness in the sorrow, and the innocence of the self-rejecting and entitled narcissist.
My father said, "Good-bye" to me this week. This time I said it back. Not because I wanted to, but because I knew that I had done everything, said everything, and been everything I could possibly be to serve love to him. An impossibility for him to receive because his pain of abandonment as a child is just too great to go through and overcome. I know how it feels. Abandonment is the ultimate betrayal in the mind of a child, screaming that you are simply not worthy. I may not have been abandoned physically; but in my core, I knew that one day…I would be. Being extremely intuitive as a child, I knew that if I didn't behave just so…I would be rejected. After all, my oldest brother was. And so, I became the good little girl, living by what my parents and society deemed as worthy. I mastered the worldly world and was accepted and admired by many. The money, the titles, the awards, the parties given in my honor, the friends, the beauty, the personality, and just smart enough to get by.
One could 'think' I had it all. Ha! Didn't matter. Inside, I was aware of what I 'thought' and who I was. I knew that I didn't feel as deeply as others or even cared that the men I seduced were in pain. I moved on, hardly skipping a minute of sleep. I played the dating game and was a master. Deep, deep down in my subconscious realm, I enjoyed watching people fall in love with me; and then BAM…I was over it. And to my surprise, most times, I really didn't care. "MOVING ON!" I would say. "Moving on"….All I 'seemed' to care about was the ones who didn't treat me quite right. The ones who didn't want to marry me or the ones who truly did not see my soul. Like my parents. But, how could anyone see my heart when I didn't see my own? For I had been projecting my shadow more than my light, and they were merely my magnetized reflections. A reflection that I blamed and screamed at instead of welcoming and honoring. Deep down, I knew that I didn't know how to feel that deep compassion that I 'thought' I witnessed in so many. I knew how to fake it and force myself to cry so I didn't look insensitive. When I would cry, I shed many tears…but mostly for myself. "Am I enough?" became more important than loving. "Could I be a narcissist?" I asked my therapist and he said, "Narcissists never ask whether they are a narcissist… out loud." Whew…what a relief. But, the question remained…
In my heart (and thank The Uni-verse I still had one), I knew that I was not clear in my devotion to Love. Until one day, I realized that I am truly NOT my thoughts. Up until last night, I have 'tried' to ignore my shadow…but it has been there, lurking and waiting to be honored and accepted for the role it has played in my life (thank you, Shaman Jon). I have pushed it down so far, pretending it wasn't even there. Too painful to see and far too uncomfortable to accept because then I could make that mean I would become "it" again. It meaning that entitled girl, waiting to be protected and loved by the ghosts that haunted me daily. We all have a side to us that doesn't work, and when we ignore it we will meet it face to face if we are so lucky. It will need to be extreme, so we cannot miss it.
And then, there is the choice. Do we resist the gift from the Universe and continue with hatred and blame, separating ourselves from God? Or, do we go head on with a part of us that we do not like or even detest? A part of us that are just players in the earth school game, facilitating us to create bridges of compassion with our fellow awakening beings instead of boundaries. Facilitating us to bravely choose to SEE the truth about our shadow and NOT judge it.
I spent some hours hating myself and others yesterday. Yeah…me. One that blogs most days and shouts the word, "LOVE" from my rooftop deck. My mentor, Cinnamon did her best to help me find my heart again. But, how could I without taking 100% responsibility for my ego? Because I was looking for a way out, I was forgetting that the way to my heart was the way in. There is nothing out there; it is always within. And that is how I remain safe, free, and loving.
In a world where most of us scare ourselves with this type of spiritual work, we will continue to suffer until we reclaim our birthright to freedom. We are not our ego, our thoughts, or even our downright ugliness. We are love. End of story. (Click to tweet)
I may be in fantasy world, and I may be even slightly insane, but I have had created enough suffering. And believe me that enough is enough.
My hope, is that one day, you will too.
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Conservation Services Group A Bright Light in Current Economy
Conservation Services Group, a national energy services firm based near Boston, is seeing record job and revenue growth, culminating with the 25th anniversary of the company.
WESTBOROUGH, Mass., March 11, 2009 - Conservation Services Group (CSG) today announced an average annual job growth of 27 percent, expansion to 22 states and the procurement of $100 million in new contracts to launch its 25th anniversary year. The Mass.-based company is bucking the current economic trend, due to a burgeoning demand for energy efficiency programs nationwide, according to CEO Stephen L. Cowell.
CSG started out in 1984 with one office in Boston. Today, the energy services firm has 14 locations and 400 employees nationwide. CSG's revenues have increased 77 percent, from $35 million to $62 million since 2005. Over the same four-year period, jobs grew 111 percent, from 180 to 381 employees nationwide. Revenues are expected to top $80 million in 2009. Comprising the design and delivery of energy efficiency programs, new contracts range from a residential home energy improvement program in the Carolinas, to energy efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) programs in Southern California.
Massachusetts Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Ian Bowles, said, "For a quarter of a century, CSG has helped individuals and businesses save money on energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This Massachusetts-based company did it before climate change became a global environmental imperative and before energy efficiency became a top national and state priority. Governor Patrick and I are proud of CSG's example of how the Commonwealth's leadership in energy efficiency can bring jobs and economic development to the state."
CSG's new contracts comprise several multi-year contracts, in addition to programs for the year 2009. These include:
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� Residential Home Energy Improvement Program -- Progress Energy Carolinas
� HVAC Quality Install Program -- Southern California Edison
� Residential Energy Efficiency Services -- Tennessee Valley Authority
� ENERGY STAR� New Homes - Unisource Gas, Unisource Electric.
CSG's call centers, located in Fall River, Mass., Portland, Ore. and Victorville, Calif., support these and dozens of other programs nationwide. In the past year, requests for services have grown by 105 percent. The company's main call center, in Fall River, is scheduled for expansion later this year. The Victorville office is moving to a larger space in the spring to accommodate additional staffers. CSG will be opening a new call center in Nashville, Tenn., to support programs in the ever expanding Southeast region.
Cowell said, "Energy efficiency is sweeping the country. CSG is now working in states that have not espoused conservation in the past. It has come a long way since the
seventies, when we shivered in the dark. Today's technologies make homes and buildings more comfortable, while reducing energy consumption. Our growth is testimony to the increasing awareness, importance and cost-effectiveness of energy efficiency. It is a very exciting time to be working in this industry."
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Jim was named PCCA's Pharmacist of the Year in October, 2017. His family, staff, friends and hundreds of other compounding pharmacists celebrated his achievement in Houston, TX. Jim Hrncir RPh graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 1979 and opened Las Colinas Pharmacy in 1984. Recognized as one of the pioneers of modern pharmaceutical compounding, Jim's 1986 creation of Estradiol Transdermal Gel was the first of its kind in the United States. He is responsible for the formulation of many Bio-Identical Hormone, Dermatological, Nutritional, and Anti-Aging compounds in wide use throughout the United States.
Jim has appeared on several episodes of the Dr. Phil Show as an expert in Female and Male Bio-Identical Hormones, Thyroid and Anti-Aging Skincare. Dr. Phil and Robin called upon Jim to help develop their new Revelations Anti-Aging Skincare line, released November 2016. In Robin's book "What's Age Got To Do With It", Jim co-wrote the chapter on hormone and thyroid balance.
Optimum Hormone Balance (OHB) software. Utilizing his extensive background, Jim developed a software program for use by Integrative Medicine Providers and Consulting Pharmacists to better assess, manage and treat female and male BHRT, thyroid and functional medicine cases. Jim enjoys providing patient consultations utilizing the software.
"Nuts and Bolts Training for Bio-Identical Hormones, Thyroid and Anti-Aging Medicine". In high demand to train physicians, mid-level medical providers, nurses and pharmacists, Jim provides a 12 contact hour course to share intense, real-time, "how to practice" information on BHRT for Males, BHRT for Females, Thyroid, Growth Hormone, Adrenals and Stress, Principles of Anti-Aging Medicine, and Ethical Supplements.
Jim has received extensive continuing education in the areas of Bio-Identical Hormones, Nutrition, Anti-Aging Medicine, Weight Management, Pain Management, Neurotransmitter Management, Natural and Functional Medicine including the use of botanical medicines, nutritional supplements, Detoxification and Purification, homeopathy and lab testing.
Jim is a member of Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA), American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Texas Pharmaceutical Association, International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists and the National Association of Community Pharmacists.
Jim, wife Jan, and daughter Taylor, a graduate of Texas A&M University, all work in the family business.
Dennis has been practicing pharmacy for over 30 years. A 1981 graduate of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Dennis joined the staff at Las Colinas Pharmacy Compounding and Wellness Center in 1998.
Dennis is a member of the Texas Pharmaceutical Association, the National Association of Consultant Pharmacists and the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists.
He received extensive training in the areas of Infectious Disease, Pain Management, Veterinary Medicine, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Weight Management, Osteoporosis Management, Cholesterol Management, Natural Medicine including botanical medicines (herbals) and nutritional supplements.
Dennis completed advanced education in Hormones and Obesity treatment, focusing on the links between obesity, high cholesterol, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other medical disorders. He provides diagnostic testing for common hormonal imbalances that cause weight gain.
He serves as Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy Practice for Texas Tech College of Pharmacy, University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy and St. Louis College of Pharmacy.
Dennis lives in Valley Ranch with his wife Jane.
Karen is a graduate of the University of Texas where she received both a BA in Biology and a Doctorate in Pharmacy.
Prior to joining the Las Colinas Pharmacy team, she received training in the areas of oncology, psychiatry, compounding, cosmetic formulations and internal medicine.
Karen has been featured in USA Today as well as interviewed by local news stations about various pharmacy related issues.
In addition, she has attended educational seminars in areas specializing in Bio-identical Hormone Replacement, Herbal Medications, Nutritional Supplementation, Compounding, and Immunizations.
Karen is an adjunct faculty member with Texas Tech University Health Science Center and the University of Texas at Austin where she teaches incoming pharmacy students about compounding, community pharmacy, and natural medicines.
Karen is also a member of the Texas Pharmacy Association, the Texas Ex-Student association, and the Longhorn Foundation. She has given multiple seminars on Natural/Bio-identical Hormone Replacement to patients and doctors around the Dallas-Fort Worth area and is available for consultation at any time.
Karen resides in Flower Mound with her husband, Scott, her two children, Jack and Addison.
Dr. Alexi Brantmeier is a graduate of the University of Texas where she received a Doctorate of Pharmacy in 2007. She also attended Texas Tech University while completing her pre-pharmacy requirements. During her internship year, Lexi received training in compounding, oncology, and internal medicine.
Lexi is a member of the National Community Pharmacists Association, the Texas Exes and the UT College of Pharmacy Alumni Association. She also enjoys being a preceptor for pharmacy students during their community pharmacy rotations. Lexi has been trained to administer immunizations and other injectable medications such as vitamin B12. Having completed an extensive post graduate prescription compounding and quality control course, Lexi provides valuable input in maintaining Las Colinas Pharmacy's patient care.
Lexi and her husband Paul enjoy going to the lake, snow skiing, cooking, and entertaining friends and family. Additionally, they are proud to be involved with their church in Dallas where they spend time serving with the high school ministry.
Dr. David Bonfessuto is a Compounding Pharmacist, Chiropractor and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience.
Dr. Bonfessuto founded Balance Health & Hormones, Located in Las Colinas Pharmacy. There he concentrates on Bio-Identical Hormones, Weight Loss, Thyroid Dysfunction, and Adrenal Fatigue.
Dr. Bonfessuto has a strong commitment to providing evidence-based bio-identical hormone therapy through a patient-centered holistic approach. When defining the best treatment plan for each patient, he takes into consideration his or her age, overall health, blood work, and current issues he or she may be experiencing. He also factors in the patients lifestyle such as: exercise, diet/nutrition, supplementation, personal expectations and goals. This comprehensive approach allows for the patient to feel and look their best while achieving optimal health.
Dr. Haley Montanaro joined the Las Colinas Pharmacy team in early 2012. She is a graduate of the University of Mississippi "Ole Miss" School of Pharmacy where she received a Bachelor's of Science degree and a Doctorate of Pharmacy in an accelerated program 2 years later. During her internships, Haley focused on compounding, nutrition, pediatrics, and drug information research. Haley prides herself in paying attention to details and exploring all options to ensure great care for each patient.
After an 8 year career in retail pharmacy, Haley has redirected her career to her initial love in pharmacy- compounding. Haley is a board-certified preceptor and enjoys teaching interns about community pharmacy and compounding. She has received extensive training in compounding from PCCA and is also certified in immunizations.
Haley is a member of the Texas Pharmacy Association, Mississippi Pharmacy Association and maintains licenses in Mississippi, Georgia and Texas. She is a Life Member of the Ole Miss Alumni Association and an avid Ole Miss Rebel fan!
Jonathan is our newest pharmacist. He completed his Doctorate of Pharmacy from Texas Tech University School of Pharmacy in May 2014. He is an alumnus of the University of Oklahoma, where he received a BS in Bio-Chemistry, prior to attending pharmacy school. During his final year of pharmacy school, Jonathan participated in an internship and pharmacist-intern program with Las Colinas Pharmacy. Jonathan is a licensed immunizer, and can administer in-store vaccines. He received training in areas of pediatric care, compounding, diabetes and hypertension management, veterinary compounding and internal medicine.
Jonathan grew up in Argyle. He has always had a strong passion for independent compounding pharmacy and has a love for delivering individualized patient care.
He is a member of the American Pharmacists Association, Texas Pharmacy Association, and Dallas Area Pharmacy Association. He enjoys spending his free time traveling to visit family (including 6 nephews/nieces) and friends, hunting and fishing, playing golf, and is an active member at his church in Dallas.
Debbie has been in the healthcare industry for over 27 years, with an intense focus over the last ten years in functional medicine.
Debbie has been the Nutritionist for Las Colinas Pharmacy Compounding and Wellness Center since 2003 and is committed to helping patients achieve optimal health and well-being.
She received extensive training in nutrition and preventative medicine and holds numerous certifications, including Applied Clinical Nutrition through Texas Chiropractic College, Functional Endocrinology, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Homeopathy and Homotoxicology. She also continues advanced studies in the areas of Herbology, Nutrition Science, Health and Wellness.
Debbie is also a Board Certified Pharmacy Technician and continues to maintain her licenses through the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. She completed formal training in Compounding using USP <797> Non-Sterile Compounding Regulations. Debbie's emphasis is on Bio-Transformation, specializing in Clinical Purification and Weight-Loss Support. She has completed an intensive detoxification study program dedicated to the scientific understanding and application of clinical detoxification and nutrition for the achievement of optimal health and vitality.
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters wants to impeach Donald Trump, but she's not vouching for the proposition that the country would be in better hands with Mike Pence.
We got the Democratic rep from L.A. in D.C. Wednesday, and she hedged on Pence, saying there are a lot of unknowns. She still wants Trump out, but doesn't know if that would be a step forward or a step backward.
Waters is also skeptical about Pence, suggesting maybe he's knee-deep in the whole Russia thing.


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A Clinical Trial to Evaluate Postoperative Immunotherapy and Postoperative Systemic Chemotherapy in the Management of Resectable Colon Cancer
OBJECTIVES: I. Obtain information to define subsets of colon cancer patients at high risk of
recurrence. II. Correlate pathologic and biologic parameters with disease-free interval and
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OUTLINE: Randomized study for patients with Dukes Stage B and C disease only. All patients
with Dukes A and D lesions enter Arm I. Arm I: No therapy following surgery. Arm II: 3-Drug
Combination Chemotherapy. 5-Fluorouracil, 5-FU, NSC-19893; Methyl-CCNU, MeCCNU, NSC-95441;
Vincristine, VCR, NSC-67574. Arm III: Immunotherapy. BCG-Pasteur, BCG, NSC-B116328.
PROJECTED ACCRUAL: Protocol closed February 1984.
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Norman Wolmark, MD
Study Chair
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Sheep in Wolf's Clothing
Why Paul Wolfowitz may be a good choice to run the World Bank.
What to make of Paul Wolfowitz being tapped to run the World Bank?
On the one hand, this is a man who has displayed strikingly poor analytical judgment as deputy secretary of defense. You may recall his smug assurances to congressional skeptics that our troops would be welcomed to Iraq with flowers and that the war's cost would be reimbursed by post-Saddam oil revenues. There was also his dismissive riposte to the prediction by Gen. Eric Shinseki, the Army chief of staff, that a few hundred thousand U.S. troops would be needed for post-war stabilization. "It's hard to conceive," Wolfowitz testified, "that it would take more forces to provide stability in post-Saddam Iraq than it would take to conduct the war itself and secure the surrender of Saddam's security forces and his army. Hard to believe."
Wolfowitz is not an economist. He has had little experience in development work beyond a stint as Ronald Reagan's ambassador to Indonesia. And because he was the intellectual architect of the war in Iraq, the European members of the World Bank's board are sure to see his appointment as an affront. There has long been a deal: The United States picks the head of the World Bank; the Europeans pick the head of the International Monetary Fund. Vetoes are rare and awkward. Bill Clinton rejected an IMF candidate; some Europeans will be tempted to return the favor now—though they'll probably refrain, knowing how George W. Bush responds to international naysayers. Besides, they may recognize that Wolfowitz is not so bad a choice for World Bank boss.
Of all the administration's war-pushing neoconservatives, Wolfowitz has seemed the most genuinely, if somewhat naively, idealistic—the one who really believed that toppling Saddam would have a domino effect throughout the Middle East. He may even consider himself vindicated by recent developments—though this would be a bit self-deceiving. Before the war, Wolfowitz theorized that democratic governance in Iraq—presumably presided over by his comrade, Ahmad Chalabi—would light the fuse that spread Western values across the region like wildfire. He also assumed that a democratic Iraq would be a modern Iraq, led by secular Shiites, and wistfully recited de Tocqueville to this effect.
Still, Donald Rumsfeld and Dick Cheney seemed to favor war chiefly for old-fashioned geopolitical reasons. His fellow Pentagon senior neocon, Douglas Feith, the undersecretary of defense for policy, seemed focused on Israel's well-being. But Wolfowitz appeared to take seriously—or more seriously than did his colleagues—democratic rationales that are consistent with the values of the World Bank.
Wolfowitz is a sort of optimistic globalist who believes in the World Bank's essential tenet: that the developed world can improve the troubled, less-developed world with the aid of rational principles. Another intriguing sign: In a conversation with Eric Alterman at a Manhattan book party last week (duly summarized on Alterman's blog), Wolfowitz suggested that he'd pushed for more aid to Liberia and Sudan than the administration at first had been willing to dispense.
Some who know Wolfowitz tell me that he wanted to fill the impending vacancy at the bank. He may be, in this sense, a latter-day Robert McNamara—a war-weary Pentagon master seeking refuge to wring the blood from his hands. McNamara suffered something close to a public breakdown when he moved from secretary of defense to president of the World Bank in 1967, as the Vietnam War spiraled out of control. Lyndon Johnson had been complaining to aides for months that McNamara had "gone dovish" on him. It's unlikely that Wolfowitz has exactly turned tail on George W. Bush or Donald Rumsfeld. Still, Wolfowitz is a smart guy, smart enough to know that Iraq has not gone at all as he thought it would, and perhaps he sees McNamara's personal exit strategy as a model to emulate.
There's another dimension to this transfer. Wolfowitz may have wanted to leave the Pentagon, but it's possible that his days there were numbered. (McNamara, too, was never quite sure whether he was fired or he quit.) Are we seeing the opening stages of a second-term shift of power in the Defense Department—a belated (though, if it comes, unacknowledged) reckoning with the first term's grand mistakes?
A few months ago, Doug Feith announced that he would be leaving his job this summer, for personal reasons. Now Wolfowitz heads toward the door. Will the neocon triumvirate's third peg, Stephen Cambone, the undersecretary for intelligence, be the next to fall? And what of Rumsfeld himself? The face-saving has been accomplished. His archrival, Colin Powell, was booted while he stayed on in triumph. He escaped official blame for Abu Ghraib. Having thus emerged from the firestorms unscathed, he too may be working up an appetite to spend more time with his family.
Rumsfeld's fingerprints, which were smeared all over Bush's first-term foreign policy, have thus far left no marks in the second term. There are three possible explanations: Rumsfeld is insinuating himself more subtly than before; Condoleezza Rice shares his views, so he doesn't need to raise a fuss; or, just maybe, the winds are shifting over the Potomac.


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Barbados RPCV Bob Shacochis writes about Haiti and how the United States cannot afford to have a failed state on its doorstep
Barbados RPCV Bob Shacochis writes about Haiti and how the United States cannot afford to have a failed state on its doorstep
Our military, Haiti's hope
ONCE again Haiti has become an object lesson on how to make a very bad omelet in the kitchen of democracy.
No matter how you dress it up in the finery of popular will, Jean-Bertrand Aristide's resignation has the unpleasant distinction of being Haitian Coup d'Etat No. 33, albeit a coup artfully finessed by the home team -- Condoleezza Rice, Colin Powell, Roger Noriega et al. An elected head of state whom three American administrations could not abide has been removed. Perhaps the only mystery here is why it took so long.
Almost 10 years ago, during the first days of the military intervention, a piece of graffiti appeared on a ministry building in downtown Port-au-Prince that caught my eye with its ambiguity: "USA FOR 50 YEARS." Was this slogan, resonating with imperial portent, anti-American, I asked Haitian friends. On the contrary, they said: It was instead a plea that the Americans stick around long enough -- two generations -- to ensure that the seeds of democracy had a realistic opportunity to take root and bloom and thrive.
For several weeks now, in the best tradition of Maoist self-criticism, former Clinton administration officials have stepped forward to offer a belated but honest explanation for the current crisis: We didn't stay long enough. Yet one gets the sense, listening to the current administration, that our forthcoming commitment to digging the Haitians out of their deep, deep hole will have a very short shelf life.
Democracy doesn't need songbirds; it needs bricklayers. Tragically, the flaw that Aristide seemed to share most with Presidents Clinton and Bush was a disregard for nation building, a bipartisan reluctance to admit that the mechanisms of nation building and the mechanisms of democracy are one and the same. Free and fair elections, in the absence of any viable infrastructure that institutionalizes the virtues of democracy, will eventually prove meaningless.
In the spring of 1995, in the middle of the American occupation, Haitians were, in their own words, "suffering with hope," directed toward the only two entities that seemed worthy of it at the time -- the American military and, of course, Aristide. Aristide's great achievement was to convince the world that the Haitian masses -- the peasants and slum dwellers -- were a political force that could alter the landscape of power on the island. But what Aristide provided Haitians as an inspiration, he took away from them as an autocratic and increasingly corrupt leader: hope.
Similarly, the American military in Haiti, particularly the Special Forces, were in a sense defeated by hope -- their own desire to be part of an event that made the world a better place. They left after 18 months with a keen awareness and frustration that they were not allowed to do their job. Originally deployed with a list of bad guys to neutralize, capture or kill, the U.S. forces were soon given other guidance: They were told, through the National Security Council and the U.S. Embassy, that the terrorists they were rounding up were actually the "loyal opposition," a legitimate political counterweight to Aristide's Lavalas party.
Throughout the country, the Special Forces arrested an abundance of thugs (well-known murderers, torturers, death-squad gunmen and narcotraffickers), shipped them to Port-au-Prince and then watched in dismay as the detainees were, inexplicably, released, to make their return 10 years later as armed insurgents taking over the nation and boasting that they were the new Haitian army. Aristide was right to call them terrorists.
American soldiers invested sweat and blood in the most basic groundwork for democracy, organizing grass-roots elections for town councils and local police forces and coaching rural communities to be responsible for their own affairs, only to have their civic accomplishments swept away by politicians in both governments. Washington wanted to minimize involvement; Aristide wouldn't tolerate the decentralization of his power.
WE Americans ruined Haiti's economy in 1994 and again in 2000 with ill-conceived sanctions -- another version of destroying the village to save it. We whitewashed the bad guys and encouraged the decent men and women in our military to collaborate with monsters. We walked out on the mission, handing it off to another underfunded and disorganized U.N. task force. The $3.2 billion we spent there was the cost of the intervention and occupation, not the cost of democracy. We sent diplomats and bureaucrats who didn't genuinely believe in the fundamental goodness and potential of Haiti's suffering people, including an ambassador who once told me, "Haitians are maggots."
The United States cannot afford to have a failed state on its doorstep. This time, let the American military do the job we thought it was meant to do in 1994. In places without law or order, our servicemen and women provide not only security and breathing room for political reform ----they are democracy's best craftsmen, and proud of it. This time, walk away too soon and you can start printing the invitations for Coup No. 34.
Bob Shacochis is the author of "The Immaculate Invasion," a chronicle of the 1994-96 military intervention in Haiti.


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Paranormal romance is definitely atop my list of favorite genres of books. I like the mystical aspects of true love being found in itself, and when a bit of the magical and mysterious is involved, I'm all in. I love the witty banter and the narration is compelling in this story. On that basis alone, I would read it again. On the flip side, I didn't see enough romance to make it reasonable for Matt and Rachel to come together so quickly. There are subplots moving through the story that, while well-developed, seem too convenient and predictable. The romantic aspect of the story seems rushed and could have been fleshed out a bit more.
The banter is worth the read.
Ms. Wright has a special skill with dialogue and wry humor that few others have achieved and I will be watching for further writing from this author!


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The metaphors we use when we describe things can tell us a lot about what we really think and feel. I was reflecting on this the other day as I was preparing for a presentation. Most all of my work centers around the workplace and the humans that interact within it. And I use a lot of metaphors.
So, when I think about it, here's the metaphors I either have or do most commonly use to describe elements of work and the workplace.
- Dating and marriage. It's not uncommon to hear me describe the relationship between and employee and employer using an example from our romantic lives. The pursuit of one another, the ups and downs of the relationship. Insight: I see work as relational–it happens between and through people.
- The Zoo. Several times in my career, I described the office in which I was positioned as being like a cage at the zoo. I sat there, doing what I do, as people walked by looking in and observing me as if I was a form of wildlife. Insight: I am not a fan of being boxed into an office or cubicle. I am apparently in favor of "free-range" employees.
- Chess. As a student of influence and power, it has always helped me to think of the workplace as a game of chess where there are players of differing power positioning in an attempt to either survive or conquer. Insight: When you view office politics like a game and understand it for what it is, life inside the machine can be a lot more fun and you can be far more successful.
- Nation-state. When talking about culture, I will often use the US versus the states as an example. There is clearly and overarching culture of what it means to be an American. But, there are unique sub-cultures that exist at the state level (Nebraska has a different culture than Vermont, but we are share common values that make us Americans). Insight: I think that culture exists on multiple levels and it's important that it be defined and understood on multiple levels. There should be a uniting company culture that provides the fabric for the company to create upon. But departments, divisions, locations and the like should be able to expand upon that culture to make it work for them.


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My dear annur najwa...
Tq for always be by my side no matter what.
I treasured our relationship very much.
I lov u as much as i lov myself.
I care bout u.
I will be there for u for no reason.
Just because our relationship is diamond.
I will create another entry just for our frenship...
Btw, will update my parent's anni on 26th june as well..
I hav no time to blog la.
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The time has come. We are just hours away from 2012. Time to wish all our friends the best for the coming year.
We hope you will find a place in your calendar to visit our websites and see what has been added in African Tribal Art, Native American jewelry, Native American Pueblo Pottery, Zuni fetish carvings and Arctic/Inuit art. We also have some "vintage" Australian Aboriginal art.
In any event, may your coming year be filled with the happiness of family, the prosperity of positive thoughts and the fascinations of tribal art
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HVAC Equipment Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2012 - 2018
Albany, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/30/2014 -- HVAC equipment market is expected to exceed USD 139 billion by 2018, growing at a CAGR of 8.9% from 2012 to 2018.
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Factors such as changes in energy regulations, technological developments by manufacturers to meet these energy efficiency requirements, and growing demand across commercial sector, especially in Asia Pacific region, are some of the key growth drivers. However, the magnitude of impact of these factors on the market varies on a regional basis.
Asia Pacific in particular is experiencing high growth due to robust economic activities, resulting in increased urbanization and rise in consumer spending on luxury goods and services. In addition, growth across North America is showing signs of recovery, particularly in the residential sector. Growth in the non-residential sector, especially across the industrial segment, is slow due to dormancy in industrial activities. The commercial segment for HVAC equipments is growing at a healthy rate, with the tourism sector taking the lead. Commercial segment alone accounted for approximately 40% of market share in 2012.
Activities of industry participants highlight key challenges faced by them and concurrent growth strategies adopted. These players under the stress of market saturation and low profit margins in the developed markets of North America and Europe are now focusing on emerging economies of Asia Pacific and Latin America. Moreover, the binding effect of different environmental protocols/treaties is pushing the need to develop environment friendly equipments, which require heavy investment in research and development activities. This has poised capital challenges for new entrants to the market.
Analysis of the global HVAC equipment market based on different components identifies cooling units as a dominant segment. Control systems segment is expected to see CAGR of 6.9% for the period 2012 – 2018. This growth is supported by increased usage and demand of control devices from manufacturers. Manufacturers in order to meet changing consumer behavior are developing smart solutions which are then incorporated in new equipments, so as to make them more efficient and responsive to consumer requirements. This has dual impact as it not only generates demand for new equipments but also replacement demand for the obsolete and inefficient equipments.
The revenue analysis of the industry players identified Carrier as the leading player, followed by Daikin in 2012. However, Daikin with its recent acquisition of Goodman is expected to overtake Carrier as the global leader in the near future. The other important players are Haier, Samsung, LG, and Electrolux. Apart from these global players, considerable share of the market is held by different regional and small players. Collectively, they accounted for more than one third of the global market share in 2012.
In all, the report includes comprehensive analysis of the global HVAC equipments market, by segmenting it in to carious sub segments such as:
Market Segmentation I (Based on product type)
Heating equipment
Heat pumps
Unitary heaters
Cooling equipment
Room air conditioners
Unitary air conditioners
Coolers and others
Ventilation equipment
Ventilation fans/Air pumps
Market Segmentation II (Based on industry)
Market Segmentation III (Based on components)
Fan Coil Unit (FCU)
Heating unit
Cooling unit
Control systems
Market Segmentation IV (Based on geography)
North America
Asia Pacific
Rest of the World (RoW)
Apart from the above cross sectional analysis of the global HVAC market, the report includes competitive profiling of key industry participants, their market positioning, business strategies adopted by them, financial overview, and recent developments. The Porter's five forces analysis further highlights competitive scenarios across different levels of the supply chain. In all, the report provides a strategic analysis of the global HVAC equipment market, with estimates for each of the segments mentioned above, in terms of revenue (USD billion), for all six years of the forecast period 2012 – 2018.
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Little fighters stories:
Please feel free to read all the stories of our little fighters. PLEASE NOTE: Not all the photographs in our Little Fighters Albums are nice to look at. Some of the photographs depict the horrid realities of Childhood Cancer. Sensitive viewers should be mindful.
Jessica Burger Watridge
When Jessica was introduced to the Little Fighters Cancer Trust as a Cancer Diagnosed baby, she was less than 4 months old!
Jessica Burger–Watridge from Polokwane is an innocent baby girl whom was diagnosed with Leukemia and rushed to Unitas Hospital on Monday 21 february. The pediatrician treating her reports that he had never seen a child of this age with such a high white blood cell count, throughout his career.
Mom Cindy Watridge, a Mitchell House teacher, and dad Jandre Burger are currently staying in Pretoria with relations while Jessica is undergoing a 39 day treatment plan, including chemotherapy, spread over four months after which a bone marrow transplant is crucial for her recovery.
Oncologist, dr David Reynders explains that Jessica has been diagnosed with infant leukemia which is caused by a translocation of certain genes, that the prognosis is generally not very good and the survival rate is very low.
Cindy reports that although a medical aid exists for Jessica the medical plan will soon be depleted and donations to cover all the costs as well as prayers are desperately needed. How many of us would come prepared for such a situation? The cost of this treatment is unexpected and devastating. Therefore any financial aid would help the family to give Jessica all the treatment necessary to fight this killer disease. It is also Cindy's wish that the general public should be more aware of bone marrow donation. It is something very few people know anything about and is crucial in saving the lives of children/patients such as Jessica.


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Mint is an extensible, self-hosted web site analytics program. Its interface is an exercise in simplicity. Visits, referrers, popular pages and searches can all be taken in at a glance on Mint's flexible dashboard.
Tealeaf enables you to see your customers' actual online experiences, analyze their motivations and ultimately, gain insight as to why abandonment or other site actions occur. Now owned by IBM.
TeaLeaf is leading in Top 10K Sites, Top 100K Sites and Top 1M Sites.
In terms of market share, Mint is clearly lagging behind, losing to TeaLeaf in all segments.
TeaLeaf has better usage coverage in more websites categories. Including Business & Industry, Travel, Airlines & Airports, Finance and 31 other categories.
Mint is leading in Arts & Entertainment, Photography, Web Design, Bodyart and one other category.
TeaLeaf is leading in most countries, including United States, Canada, Mexico, France and 94 other countries.
Mint is leading in Puerto Rico.


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Home > About Us > News & Media Center > Two Adventist HealthCare Affiliates Receive Workplace Excellence Award
Published on June 27, 2008
Rockville, Md. - Two Adventist HealthCare affiliates - Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland and LifeWork Strategies - are winners of the 2008 Workplace Excellence Award presented by the Alliance for Workplace Excellence. The award recognizes employers who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to helping employees achieve professional fulfillment and work/life balance. This is the second year in a row that Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland and LifeWork Strategies have each received the award.
"Adventist HealthCare's mission is to demonstrate God's care by improving the health of people and communities through a ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Helping employees live balanced and fulfilled lives helps them remain committed to our mission and to providing the very best in care," said William G. "Bill" Robertson, Adventist HealthCare President and CEO. "Both Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland and LifeWork Strategies model this mind-set through their employee programs and services."
Applicants for the award underwent a comprehensive and rigorous assessment by an Independent Review Panel. Winners had to demonstrate exemplary commitment in all of the following categories: commitment to supportive corporate culture and management practices; family and employee friendly policies and practices; strong employee health and wellness initiatives; comprehensive growth and learning opportunities; and a demonstration to corporate social responsibility and employee volunteerism.
Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland offers employees a wide-range of services including a loan assistance program, a mentorship program for registered nurses seeking certification in rehabilitation medicine and multiple award programs.
LifeWork Strategies offers employees the same services that it provides to area organizations to help them curb rising costs and increase employee satisfaction. These services include confidential counseling, wellness coaching, health screenings, access to more than 200 wellness seminars, and consultation on elder and child care as well as legal and financial issues.
The Alliance for Workplace Excellence (AWE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping companies in the greater Washington, D.C., area become great places to work.
Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland is the first and only acute rehabilitation hospital in Montgomery County. It offers comprehensive rehabilitation programs for traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes, amputations, orthopedic injuries and surgeries, sports related injuries, work-related injuries, cardiopulmonary conditions and neurological disorders. Adventist Rehab has locations in Rockville and Takoma Park with an outpatient services in Rockville and Silver Spring.
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Books for Beginning Readers (look for Easy to Read versions)
Biscuit Books by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Henry and Mudge books by Cynthia Rylant
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The Alphabet
Math (counting, shapes, days of the week, months of the year, addition, subtraction)
Science (weather, seasons, plants or animals)
These are some books that my first graders love and are great books for teachers to read aloud to students:
Katie Loves the Kittens by John Himmel
Fluffy and Baron by Laura Rankin
Under the Silvery Moon by Colleen McKeown
Rosie's Walk by Pat Hutchins
Move Over Rover by Karen Beaumont
Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes
Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
The Stray Dog by Marc Simont
Tomorrow's Alphabet by George Shannon
Brown Bear Brown Bear by Bill Martin Jr.
It's Pumpkin Time by Zoe Hall
Silly Sally by Audry Wood
Each Peach Pear Plum by Allen Allberg
Mouse Paint by Ellen Stohl Walsh
Mouse Count by Ellen Stohl Walsh
Cookies Week by Cindy Ward
I Want My Hat Back by Joe Klassen
Seven Blind Mice by Ed Young
Lunch by Denise Fleming
I Went Walking by Sue Williams
Quack and Count by Kieth Baker
Fish Eyes by Lois Ehlert
Each Orange Has Eight Slices by Paul Giganti
Color Zoo by Lois Ehlert
Lots of Spots by Lois Ehlert
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Polar Bear Polar Bear What Do You Hear? by Bill Martin Jr.
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I hate James Bond. I hated this movie. I hate this movie poster that has a picture of a dead body on it and proclaims "Everything he touches turns to excitment!". Like sexy dead ladies! Even Ebert's essay has the dead, gold-covered girl as his still image, Bond stroking her sexily. This is dumb. "Not every man would like to be James Bond," he says, waxing poetic, "but every boy would." I hope not.
This is one of those movies that ruins my day. That the less I say about it, the better, because I know that no one will agree with me and it's not even worth how taxing arguing about it might be.
There are so many things I take issue with in this movie. I know some of it is just personal prejudice, because I have always hated James Bond. Perhaps not being a boy has cursed me with this fate. Many people write about these movies and say that young boys want to be James Bond, and yunno, I can't really relate to this, never having been a young boy. I like gadgets and action movies. I can deal with stupid plots and sexism. I like grindhouse, guys. I just don't like James Bond. I'd rather watch Cannibal Holocaust again than sit through the first scene in Goldfinger one more time. Please don't take offense if you like these movies, though. Everyone has an opinion, and everyone has certain issues that set them off. This movie just hit some of mine, you know? Full disclosure - I've never seen this movie before, so these are just my first impressions. They may not be nice feelings or fun feelings, but it's just my opinion.
I don't hate this movie because it's campy and silly. I don't even hate it for it's loose and meh plot. I didn't feel anything for James Bond after the first ten minutes of this movie. This is what professors taught me were key moments. "If you can't hook them in ten minutes," they would say, "you've lost them." So I was lost. I didn't care about the hero of the movie, so none of the events mattered to me. It was never tense for me when he was in danger because I didn't care so much what happened to him. I don't know if I'm missing something here, but I just didn't really feel anything for this movie or it's characters. Goldfinger wasn't really that scary. He was kind of boring. Maybe if he was gold face man or something it would have been better, I don't know.
Look, I have to get this off my chest, because this is what most put me off from this movie and all reviews of it. It is pretty hard to root for a character you hate, right? I hate James Bond. He is a jerk. He also rapes Pussy Galore in this movie. I know, I know, no one really wants to talk about this. He does. Ebert claims it's a "sexy karate match", which I feel like he says because wacky music plays. Many people review this movie and claim it's "semi-rape" or "almost date rape". Let me step in and clairify this for you. There is not "semi-rape". While Whoopi Goldberg may have tried to teach us that there is such a thing as "rape-rape" she is wrong. When someone has sex with you against your will it is rape. Always. You cannot actually be "sort of raped". You either are violated or are not. If it seems rapey enough to be "almost rape", it probably is rape.
It's frustrating to me to see people dance around this issue just because they have nice memories of the movie, or like most people I know, saw it when they were seven and too young to understand the scene. I unfortunately am old enough to understand the scene. It is even more annoying to me that no one can just call it what it is.
I think it's fine to love James Bond and James Bond movies, even with this scene. Having rape in a movie does not ruin it for me or make me hate it. What is not sitting well with me is that it's not acknowledged appropriately, if that makes sense. It's demeaning to men and women to have wacky and then romantic music play during the scene and to make it seem jokey and fun. I know it's a movie and not IRL as the kids say, but this sort of thing is not really helpful to anyone, ever. It's not so bad that it's in the movie, just that if it feels wrong enough that people are calling it "semi-rape", we might as well go all out and call it what it really is here.
That is a lot of words about rape, but it's pretty annoying when a film critic like Ebert complains about some movies for having non-serious rape (Blue Velvet) and then ignores other ones. He wrote his review for Blue Velvet in 1986 when it came out, bashing it for not taking S&M and rape seriously enough. But it's ok in 1999 when James Bond does it because funny music plays and she sort of like, fights back, maybe? Ugh, stuff like this just bothers me.
Plus she was a pretty cool character up until that scene. She was tough and unique and smart and had her own weird, flaming flying circus and stuff. But Sean Connery is pretty hot, so eh, she gives up. If she was raped by Bond and stayed cool and tough instead of all melty and romantic it might not have been quite so dumb, I think. It's too bad that she couldn't have stayed an interesting character and she sort of just melded into doing whatever Bond wanted. It makes it feel like the writers and director had no feelings for the characters. Just like how I felt when watching the movie, hrm....
It's one thing for the internet to be dumb, but it's another for the movie to show, clearly, that they didn't care about her as a character, you know?
I don't know if I'm angry at the movie, Ebert, the internet, or James Bond. All of them, I guess. What a dumb way to spend my night. Oddly enough, a guy who runs a blog where he critiques film while pretending to be The Hulk is more eloquent about this movie than I can be and makes some good points. Thanks, Film Crit Hulk! You are awesome.
Anyway, really, I feel like I've said more than enough. I hate talking about stuff like this because it makes me sound like a jerk, but I really could not muster the energy to pretend to have liked something about this movie. Plus, it's all gross and humid out which makes everyone feel all bleh and out of it.
Ebert's Great Movie Essay on Goldfinger