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My Katey bug is 12 and is really starting to have concerns about different things. One thing she really doesnt like is that animals have to die so she can eat her dinner. She's been bothered by this for a while and finally decided to try vegetarian for a week. So far she is going great, and even has 3 of her friends trying it too. This Sat. we are having a Prime Rib dinner for Gma Dorothy's 95th birthday and she said she's going to have a small piece of that because she does like the taste of it, but she still doesnt want it to be a huge part of her every day diet. She thinks after this week she will continue to have vegetarian food, but occationally have meat. Im really proud of her for experimenting with new things, and standing up for something she really believes in. So tonight I am making corn dogs for us, and vegy corn dogs for Katey and Chris. Oh, Chris is doing the vegy for a week diet too because he wants her to feel supported.
I'll keep you updated on her progress.


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What is the key to creating a happy living experience in a care home? At RCH, we believe that each and every resident who comes to live with us, should be treated as an individual.
This means finding out about their likes and dislikes, activities they enjoy and any interests they have which we can encourage them to participate in.
When residents first arrive at a care home it is natural for them to feel a little reticent or shy. After all, they may have been living alone or been isolated for some time, so it's not helpful to suddenly be thrust into a communal environment which may at first seem strange or confusing.
We take time to allow each person to adjust to their new environment. If at first they feel more comfortable taking meals in their own room, for example, that's fine by us – we're happy to provide room service!
However, with gentle encouragement, we find that our new residents relish the opportunity to meet new people, to get to know other residents and, participate in an activity or two.
Whether it be a board game or a cookery class, gardening or an arts and crafts session, there's something to suit everyone. And if there's a new or unusual activity that our residents fancy trying, we'll make sure it's included on the programme.
Studies show that residents who get involved with activities feel integrated within the community and part of a team. There has even been research which suggests that person-centred activities reduce dependency, depression and even falls.
Whatever the psychologists and scientists may say about the positive psychological and physical benefits of participating in activities, our staff know the simple truth; that laughter and smiles make for a happy home!


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Coast Guard Helicopter Rescues Sailors From Stranded Yacht Near Oceanside, California
A Jayhawk helicopter crew from Coast Guard Sector San Diego was called out to rescue two men stranded on a disabled sailing yacht about 30 miles west of Oceanside, California, after an intense storm pounded the south of the state on December 6.
The United States Coast Guard said the crew rescued a 25-year-old-man suffering from dehydration, as well as an 80-year-old man with head injuries and complications from diabetes. They were reportedly airlifted to safety while a Coast Guard cutter towed the vessel to Avalon Harbor. The winter storm also caused disruption onshore after torrential rain triggered flooding and mudslides in areas of the state ravaged by wildfires earlier this year. Credit: US Coast Guard District via Storyful


text: Banfield Pet Hospital® Announces Daniel Aja, DVM, As New Chief Medical Officer January 06, 2015 • Portland, Ore. Former Director of U.S. Professional and Veterinary Affairs at Hill's Pet Nutrition to Lead Medical Operations and Advancement for the World's Largest Veterinary Practice Portland, Ore.—January 6, 2015—Banfield Pet Hospital, the world's largest veterinary practice, named Daniel Aja, DVM, senior vice president and chief medical officer (CMO), taking the place of Jeffrey Klausner, DVM, MS, DACVIM, who retired at the end of 2014. In his new role, Dr. Aja will provide strategic leadership for the medical practice, assist with the selection and retention of outstanding veterinarians, ensure quality medicine and cultivate strategic relationships with the profession. "Our mission at Banfield is to provide a better world for pets, and the foundation of this is exceptional preventive care," said Tony Ueber, President and CEO for Banfield. "Dr. Aja has already shown he shares Banfield's passion for helping pets live happier and healthier lives, and we are confident he'll continue Dr. Klausner's work of instilling our core values, including quality preventive care, across our hospitals and the broader veterinary profession." Dr. Aja, who joined Banfield Pet Hospital in April last year as senior vice president of medical operations, previously served as director of U.S. professional and veterinary affairs at Hill's Pet Nutrition, where he was responsible for its U.S. veterinary division. Dr. Aja brings to Banfield more than 30 years of experience, credibility and a commitment to delivering the highest quality of veterinary medicine. "Banfield has been at the forefront of preventive care within the veterinary profession for the past two decades," said Dr. Daniel Aja, chief medical officer for Banfield. "I'm excited to work with and represent veterinary professionals who are dedicated to making a better world for pets every day." Dr. Aja's experience includes 21 years as the owner and director at the Cherry Bend Animal Hospital in Traverse City, Mich. In addition, Dr. Aja served as a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association House of Delegates, State Legislative and Regulatory Issues Task Force, and the Strategic Planning committee; was appointed by the governor of Michigan to the State Board of Veterinary Medicine; and was elected in 2005 as the president of the American Animal Hospital Association. Dr. Aja received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University in 2006, where he earned his veterinary medical degree. He is also a founding board member of Partners for Healthy Pets, a committee of the American Veterinary Medical Foundation created to ensure pets receive the preventive health care they deserve through regular veterinary visits. For more information about Banfield Pet Hospital, visit www.banfield.com. About Banfield Pet Hospital® Founded in Portland, Ore. in 1955, Banfield is the largest general veterinary practice in the world. In 2007, Banfield joined the Mars, Inc. family of businesses, and today it is more than 880 hospitals strong in neighborhoods across the United States and Puerto Rico. More than 2,900 veterinarians at Banfield are committed to giving pets the highest quality of veterinary care. Banfield hospitals offer a full range of comprehensive medical services, computerized medical records, preventive care plans for pets and extended operating hours. Banfield Pet Hospital provides preventive care for millions of pets each year through Optimum Wellness Plans®. For journalists seeking more information, visit banfield.com or contact the Media Hotline at 888-355-0595. ###


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When so many organizations are asking you to give, you may be wondering–why choose 30MRWA? We'll tell you:
- We practice holistic conservation. Effective conservation requires many approaches to truly understand and protect our lakes. Our water quality monitoring, courtesy boat inspections, invasive plant patrols, Youth Conservation Corps, camp road assistance, watershed surveys and education programming all cover different aspects of lake protection. Our strategy is to protect, improve, prevent, understand, and educate.
- Our programs cover an extensive region. We help conserve more than twenty lakes, ponds and streams in Kennebec, Androscoggin and Franklin Counties, including Androscoggin Lake, Basin Pond, David Pond, Echo Lake, Flying Pond, Kimball Pond, Lovejoy Pond, Minnehonk Lake, Parker Pond, Pocasset Lake and Tilton Pond.
- We're expanding. 2016 was the first year we implemented our water quality monitoring program, in which we worked alongside volunteers to gather critical data from six lakes. Next year, we hope to add two more lakes to our schedule, along with more workshops, lectures, education programs, and invasive plant surveys.
- We need your help. We only have until December 31st to meet our Annual Fund goal of $60,000. This funding is essential to supporting all our programming, which is carried out by just two year-round staff and our small team of seasonal employees.
- Most importantly: You love your lakes! Maine lakes are at risk of losing their environmental, aesthetic, recreational, and economic value. Help us study, protect, and improve our lakes before it is too late.
We hope you'll contribute today and help us meet our goal. Donate online or by mailing a check to:
30 Mile River Watershed Association
PO Box 132
Mount Vernon, ME 04352


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Looking at the collection of Nassim al Amin's newest paintings just now hung in my living room gallery, I imagine how people will react to them Saturday at the opening.
Nassim, part Egyptian, part Syrian, used to live in Eritrea but now lives in the building next to mine and has been here before, even painting a mural on my walls that was delightful, surprising, and funny. I was bowled over when I saw his new work a couple weeks ago and made space for him to exhibit it here on the spur-of-the-moment.
The canvasses all burst with color and all are comprised of tiny dots of paint that Nassim applies with a Q-tip. The undulating lines of color dots make for a trippy experience and certainly the paintings that are like mandalas are very meditative indeed.
There are also his usual cast of comic-looking characters, usually blonde, with a dark history of corruption, greed, and all the perks that capitalism brings: a gradual, killing restriction of freedom. A blonde girl jauntily leads two dogs on a leash. "Oh, a girl walking her dogs," I comment. "Grace," he said, "In Africa, the dogs have nothing to eat. No one has anything to eat. But they run around, they play with the children. Here, dogs have plenty to eat. But the only time they go outdoors is to make pipi and caca. They have no freedom."
And that theme runs through his paintings here and is the name we gave to his show. The pen might be mightier than the sword,but watch out for an artist who wields a wild Q-tip.
Shown: detail of painting from the "Freedom series" by Nassim al Amin.
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Hi everybody! Great news, I now have a design team of talented ladies who I'd like to introduce you to. So here they are!
"My name is Elina Pereira and I have been crafting off and on for a number of years. For the past year, I have been scrapbooking and card making for various design teams and I also have a blog where I showcase my projects. I recently have found a new passion for Mixed Media art and have been applying it to create canvases, tags, as well as, cards and layouts. I also love making Home Decor pieces and I love being able to think outside of the box, when it comes to my crafting."
Projects by Elina
Elina's blog: http://scrapbookscraftscards.blogspot.co.uk/
"Hi! I'm Bev.
I'm a fifty-something retired Dental Nurse (I can hear the groans!) I have been married to Keith for 35 years - yikes! Where did all that time go??? We have one son, James 28, who is quite self-sufficient & runs his own Graphic Design business & lives with his lovely partner Charlotte. We are 'grandparents' to his dog Poppy! She appears on my blog sometimes if she's been 'helping'.
I love crafting - trying to make cards, ATC's, jewellery, stamping, painting, mixed media - a bit of everything really. Just like to experiment & enjoy crafting my days away!
I love looking around peoples blogs and entering a few challenges here & there.
I am looking forward to being on the Jiggery Makery Design Team."
Projects by Bev
Bev's blog: bevscraftspace.blogspot.co.uk
"Hi everyone my name is Genny and I admit to being a total craftoholic. I enjoy most types of crafting, over the years I think I must have given most things a go but I love cardmaking, painting (with acrylic and watercolour) and mixed media artwork the most. I have been crafting for over 20 years but now am lucky enough to earn my living doing what I love. I hold my hands up to be a total glitter queen and to having a slightly wacky look on life. I am also lucky enough to live in the middle of nowhere within the Snowdonia National Park and share my home with 10 cats and 1 dog. I took up crafting when I became disabled, but that just means I'm a mad crafter with wheels. It also means I'm a lot speedier round the craft shops lol. I love to share what I do and if you ever want to know anything about what I've created just ask."
Projects by Genny
Genny's blog: vixenvarg.blogspot.co.uk/
Make sure to check out their blogs as starting next week projects using my digi stamps will be uploaded! Exiting! Elina uploads Monday, Bev on a Wednesday and Genny on Fridays. First up its Halloween projects using my Tess the witch digi.
Thank you for coming and pop back soon.
Thank you for coming and pop back soon.


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Comments and Compliments
New Comments and Compliments received by Woodlands Hospice - updated August 2017
"Excellent service, compassion and understanding is amazing at the Lymphoedema clinic. Appointments are always adhered to your needs. Nothing is too much trouble for the nurses, always very helpful"
"I loved the gardens when dad was in Woodlands, especially the little animals on the lawn."
"Thank you for all the great work you do."
"Impressed by quality of care being given by the Hospice at Home team to mum."
"Thank you for making my stay here so easy."
"I wanted now to write to try to put into words the gratitude we feel for everything you did both physically and emotionally for my mum. From your very first visit she embraced your help and support and told me she was touched by your kindness. I also valued the communication I had with you. You were always reliable in every respect and sensitive to me. My family and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Long may you continue your invaluable service helping others as you helped us"
"Well deserved, the food they provide is gorgeous and different each day. The staff and volunteers were great too."
"You are a fantastic team who do a fantastic job for all the patients and families, never forget that. The feedback and comments about the care each patient receives is just brilliant and I have been so proud to be part of it"
"We can't thank you enough for the endless care you gave to my mum and also us too! Nothing was too much for you all, especially during her final hours and we will never forget that"
"Support helped me, enabling my husband to spend his last days at home. The comfort and support, not just to me but to my whole family. For me there is no way the service could be improved. Heartfelt gratitude"
"We cannot thank you enough for the kindness and professional care you gave my husband and to us as a family. We think you are 'fantastic'."
"It was such a pleasure to be able to donate to you. The work the hospice put in to look after my auntie in her final moments of life is truly unbelievable! Me and my family will forever hold a special place in our lives for the hospice and it definitely won't be the last time we fundraise for you"
"You really are a star. I cannot thank you enough for all your support and kindness you have given both to myself and dad. You are a ray of sunshine "
"It's hard to find words to thank you enough. Your care for our mum was so attentive and sensitive giving the family calm and loving memories during her final days. You were very much appreciated and will always be in our prayers"
"Thank you all so much for taking care of my darling. I know the time spent at woodlands was so special to him and to us all. We really don't know how we would have coped."
"Words will never be enough to express our thanks for the care attention and dignity you all gave"


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Working Papers
- The Price of Oil Risk. Steven A. Baker and Bryan R. Routledge. Working Paper, February, 2017.
- Predicting Merger Targets and Acquirers from Text. Bryan R. Routledge, Noah Smith A. Smith, and Stefano Sacchetto. Working Paper, November, 2016.
- Does Macro-Asset Pricing Matter for Corporate Finance?. Yongjin Kim and Bryan R. Routledge. Working Paper, July, 2016.


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Happy New Year! January 1st is upon us, once again, and we have no doubt all of those resolutions are getting kicked into high gear. Although most of us are fixated on adjusting our diet and exercise regimes, Order in the House is looking forward to assisting you with the health of your home. Over the next month, every nook and cranny will be tackled with pointers and references to slim down the stuff that has been serving no purpose. Some challenges may feel more daunting than others, but we're … [Read more...]
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Call it culinary curiosity, but recently I set out to do a simple test on a VERY commonly used food in both sweet and savory dishes: the EGG.
I mean, really, eggs are present everywhere: cookies, cakes, baked goods, custards, ice cream, sauces, breads, pasta, salad dressings, mayonnaise/aioli, garnishes in salads...scrambled, poached, sunny side up, hard boiled...they are what help to bind your meatloaf or meatballs, adhere breadcrumbs to your proteins, and add thickness and body to your pasta carbonara.
But, with "farm fresh" brown eggs becoming a huge buying fad in the past few years and the movements of organic, sustainable, and "farm-to-table" products being more readily available at farmers markets and now some super market chains, I got to wondering WHAT the difference was, beyond how the chickens are fed and how they live their lives, between a conventional super market egg and a farm-fresh egg. And by difference, I referred to simply taste, appearance, smell, and texture.
I am one of the biggest supporters of all things organic and from sustainable sources, and I am always trying to educate my family and friends about the importance of not only eating this way but also supporting the local farmer. In the last few years, I have bought only organic, free range eggs from the super markets and farm-fresh eggs from farmers markets. But, I have never done a taste test side by side with either. Until recently when the opportunity knocked.
I had just come back from the Corona del Mar Farmers Market here in Orange County and bought a dozen farm-fresh eggs (about $6.00 a dozen). I was staying at my parents house and remembered my mom had bought a dozen eggs from the super market the day earlier (Eggland's Best for those who really are paying attention to this). It dawned on me to boil off a few and take notes on the differences I suspected and any similarities I would see.
I decided to take three eggs each (and make some deviled eggs at the end....)
The farm-fresh eggs on the left (brown), the Eggland's Best (white) on the right
(May I take a moment to say that, though I am not an expert on the subject, I have been informed through qualified sources, that most eggs sold under a super market brand's label ARE eggs produced by Eggland's Best. So whether or not you are buying a premium label like Eggland's or just buying the super market brand, most likely they are coming from the same "source".)
And here is my version of hard boiled eggs:
- Bring eggs to room temperature and bring water to a boil in a pot; add eggs, carefully to boiling water and set timer for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes passes, shut off heat and set timer for eggs to sit in hot, un-boiling water for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer eggs to an ice bath filled with water to cool down completely.
Drained and ready to go!
So, on to my little side-by-side comparison, and from here on out, the Eggland's Best egg is on the left, the farmer's market farm-fresh egg is on the right:
First things first, cracking the shells. Nothing too important.
But, immediately, I could tell there was a difference in the color of the solidified white as well as the egg's smaell.
You can't EXACTLY tell by this photo, but the Eggland's egg white was bluish white/yellow in color and the farm egg was more of a soft white.
I picked up and smelled both eggs, and while the Eggland's egg reminded me of that sulfuric smell we associate with cooked or boiled eggs, I was surprised that the farm egg was less sulfuric in initial smell but rather slightly, sweet? Not like sugar sweet, but it was just not as offensive. It made me start to think, does that sulfuric smell come from the diet that these chickens eat???
While picking up both eggs, I found that the Eggland's egg white was very smooth in texture while the farm egg had some slight texture.
And while slicing into each egg to halve them, I was NOT surprised at all at the results seen in this next photo.
Yep, the yolk is obviously different in color. The Eggland's yolk is lighter, pale yellow in color in contrast to the farm yolk's deep yellow to almost orange in color.
When I took a bite of each one, the Eggland's egg white and yolk were firm in texture with the egg flavor we normally associate with hard boiled eggs. But, the farm egg's white was creamy, firm but creamy, and the yolk was not dry but rather also creamy, slightly sweet with a very soft egg "aftertaste".
Where all of this may seem "obvious" to any foodies out there, as I too suspected a lot of what I discovered doing this little test, I still found myself satisfied that I now had seen, smelled, and tasted the differences side by side. And why some criticize that farm eggs are "more expensive", wake up, people, there is a REASON they are. They aren't mass produced, and the chickens (most likely) have led a better life, feasting of the grasses and bugs and insects of the farmland they live on rather than being cooped up in chicken farms where they may never see the light of day, let alone have a choice in what they eat. And, granted, I would rather spend $6 on a dozen eggs from a reputable farmer who KNOWS his birds and the lifestyle they have had rather than the $1.99 to $3.99 we spend on eggs in the supermarket that we have no idea where they originated from.
But, enough about pontificating about eggs and such - it was a fun little test to do!
And, what did I do with all these eggs? Deviled them...
Green onions from the garden, egg yolks, mayonnaise, Lawry's seasoning salt, Garlic salt, and a little mustard...


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2014 FAESS Business Meeting
|October 24-25
|Ocala, FL
|Hilton Ocala (click here for block rate)
(352) 854-1400
3600 Southwest 36th Ave, Ocala, Florida 34474
|Detailed agenda | aerial and road maps
|Friday: Field trips and lunch all day. RSVP with (Chad)
|Friday evening: stay at Hilton (ask for FAESS block)
|Saturday morning: business meeting at Hilton Ocala
|As always, there is no registration fee or form to attend the business meeting. The field trip is RSVP. Contact Chad Rischar for more information.
|Ballot and Elections
This is an election year. Chad Rischar will succeed Joe Sullivan as President. Sullivan will succeed Rex Ellis as Past-President. Ellis' term on the Executive Council will end. We will vote on filling the office of Secretary-Treasurer (2-year term), Vice-President (2-year term), and President (6-year term). Note: the elected president will serve two years as President-Elect, two years as President, and two years as Past-President.
The nominations committee has closed the request for nominations to be added to the 2014 Officer Ballots. The ballots have been printed and delivered to the Secretary-Treasurer. If you would like to run but missed this window, we welcome you to be nominated from the floor. To do so, you must be eligible to hold office (requirements outined in Article IV, Section 4 of the Constitution and Bylaws). Contact the Secretary-Treasurer if you have questions about your eligibility. If you plan to nominate a member from the floor, please confirm with that person that 1) he/she wants to run and 2) he/she is eligible.
As always, please review the draft minutes of the previous meeting. We will vote to accept these minutes at this meeting.
Are you a student and planning to attend the annual business meeting? Click here for some student-specific guidance.
For more information on FAESS EC offices, voting, or other related matters, please reference the FAESS Constitution and Bylaws


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Science Social Sciences Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of humankind everywhere, throughout time. Anthropology involves the study of people, their origins, biological variations and characteristics, their languages and cultural patterns, their social structures and institutions, and their adaptation to their environment. Anthropologists strive to create useful generalizations about people and their behavior in hopes of bringing about the fullest possible understanding of human diversity. Anthropology is unique among the social sciences because of its comprehensive scope, unique methods, and particular focus on people from non-Western societies.
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A research group at Indiana University, Bloomington that focuses on the human dimensions of global environment change. Features information on training, an online newsletter, and provides a list of publications.
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Lessons on various topics in cultural and physical anthropology. Includes glossaries, practice quizzes, and lists of related links.
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Biological and social anthropology forum exploring human variation and its impact on society.
California Academy of Sciences
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An outreach program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis that offers instruction to people of all ages in both cultural and physical anthropology. Site features lesson plans and educational resources.
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June, 2010
That early morning it was already warm and humid in the forest. It was the day after we met for the first time in our lives. The day after we did our first shootings and both already knew it felt very comfortable working together. That morning I asked her to shoot some erotic portraits. During that shoot I was able to feel the heat coming from her soft and beautiful skin. She was playing dirty games with my mind and she enjoyed it very much herself. When I look back I think this moment was the beginning of a closer bound between artist and model… the model became a muse.
November, 2011
The process is still running and each time it's going deeper. It is pure magic. Around the edge you can find the most honest feelings and emotions. There you are able to find new grounds and creative spirits. We both realize that there will be many more levels waiting for us to get explored… so together we will continue this adventure!


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The global nonwovens market totals over 30 billion euros. It is a huge market but, on the other hand, a very fragmented one, since nonwovens are used in a vast number of applications.
Suominen has chosen three market segments where it operates:
Suominen is the ninth-largest of all nonwovens suppliers. In nonwovens for wipes, we are the global market leader, while in the medical and hygiene markets, Suominen is a challenger.
These three market segments we have chosen are not very cyclical in nature, which separates them from, for example, the automotive and building segments of the nonwovens market.
Demand for nonwovens for wiping, medical and hygiene applications is driven by the same megatrends, which are discussed in more detail below. The same raw materials, technologies and employee capabilities are utilized in all three market segments, and the features required of the products in these segments are often quite similar. Nearly all Suominen's products eventually touch human skin.
Suominen's main market areas are Europe and North America. We also have a foothold in the growing South American markets. In these areas, demand for nonwovens used in wipes and in hygiene and medical products is increasing at an annual rate of some 3% in Suominen's selected segments. Suominen's target is to grow twice as fast during our strategy period for 2017–2021.
At present, Suominen does not have manufacturing operations in Asia or Africa. Looking at the growth forecasts, these regions are obviously very attractive markets and during the strategy period for 2017-2021, Suominen is going to explore its opportunities to expand its business to new market areas, such as Asia, which is the nonwovens market in the world.
Growth in demand for nonwovens depends mostly on consumer demand. Consumer demand is a combination of the general economic situation and consumers' confidence in the development of their personal finances. However, demand for fast-moving consumer goods – that is, end-products for which most of Suominen's products are used – is not very cyclical in nature.
Megatrends are global changes that profoundly transform societies over a long period of time. Many of them are bolstering our business and consequently boosting our growth forecasts, thanks to their impact on consumer behavior.
They include:
There is a direct correlation between the rise in the standard of living and, for example, demand for hygiene products. According to various industry sources, an increase in gross domestic product (GDP) to only approximately USD 1,000 per capita could spark demand for disposable sanitary napkins. When the GDP rises to roughly USD 4,000 per capita, demand extends to disposable diapers and, with further increases, to other daily hygiene and convenience products.
The rise in the standard of living combined with evolving lifestyles will be reflected in the consumer behavior of the prospering middle class. In addition to essential commodities, the consumption of this demographic will center around solutions that make daily routines easier and less time-consuming. The use of disposable household wipes and beauty care wipes are examples of this phenomenon.
With the aging of the population and changing healthcare models, new needs are emerging and demand for nonwovens used in, for example, medical applications and incontinence products is increasing.
The average age of the population is increasing especially in industrialized countries. At the same time, the aging population is staying active for longer, which increases the need for, for example, incontinence products. On the other hand, the need to find cost-effective solutions to combat hospital-acquired infections and various pandemics is also contributing to the increase in demand for nonwovens.
Aging, pandemics and changing healthcare models are reflected in the rising healthcare expenditure. On the other hand, cash flows related to healthcare are increasing as a result of consumers' interest in enhancing their well-being and health.
Suominen has two business areas: Convenience and Care. Convenience offers nonwovens mainly for a range of wiping applications, while Care business area serves medical and hygiene markets.
Convenience business area
Care business area
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|Berry Plastics (ex-PGI)
|Berry Plastics (ex-PGI)
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|First Quality Nonwovens
|Pegas Nonwovens
Our customer base includes
Our customer relationships last, on average, more than ten years and are typically based on 2–3-year-long framework agreements. Ten of our largest customers make up around half of Suominen's net sales. Key purchasing criteria include consistent quality, continuity, proximity (logistical benefits, flexibility of cooperation).
The estimate on the development of Suominen's net sales is partially based on forecasts and delivery plans received from the company's customers. Changes in these forecasts and plans, resulting from changes in the market conditions or in customers' inventory levels, may affect Suominen's net sales.
Suominen's customer base is fairly concentrated, which adds to the customer-specific risk. This may affect Suominen's financial result if customers' purchasing habits become more cautious as a result of a changes in consumption, or as a result of sales losses. The Group's ten largest customers currently account for 63% (63%) of the Group net sales. Long-term contracts are preferred with the largest customers. In practice the customer relationships are long-term and last for several years. Customer-related credit risks are managed in accordance with a risk policy approved by the Board of Directors. Credit limits are confirmed for customers on the basis of credit ratings and customer history. Suominen also uses export credit guarantees and insures against customer risks to a limited extent.
The relevance of the United States in Suominen's business operations increases the significance of the exchange rate risk related to USD in the Group's total exchange risk position. Suominen hedges this foreign exchange position in accordance with its hedging policy.
The risks that are characteristic to South American region, including significant changes in business environment or exchange rates, could have an impact on Suominen's operations in Brazil.
Suominen purchases significant amounts of pulp- and oil-based raw materials annually. Raw materials are the largest cost item for operations. Rapid changes in the global market prices of raw materials have an impact on the company's profitability. Suominen's stocks equal to two to four weeks' consumption and passing on the price changes of these raw materials to the prices Suominen charges its contract customers takes two to five months.
Extended interruptions in the supply of Suominen's main raw materials could disrupt production and have a negative impact on the Group's overall business operations. As Suominen sources its raw materials from a number of major international suppliers, significant interruptions are unlikely.
Suominen has numerous regional, national and international competitors in its different product groups. There is currently oversupply in some product groups in Suominen's both principal market regions. Products based on new technologies and imports from countries of lower production costs may reduce Suominen's competitive edge. If Suominen is not able to compete with an attractive product offering, it may lose some of its market share. Competition may lead to increased pricing pressure on the company's products.
Suominen continuously invests in its manufacturing facilities. The deployment of the investments may delay from what was planned, the costs of the investments may increase from what has been expected or the investments may create less business benefits than anticipated. The deployment phase of investments may cause temporary interruptions in operations.
Suominen's operations are dependent on the integrity, security and stable operation of its ICT systems and software as well as on the successful management of cyber risks. If Suominen's ICT systems and software were to become unusable or significantly impaired for an extended period of time, or the cyber risks are realized, Suominen's reputation as well as ability to deliver products at the appointed time, order raw materials and handle inventory could be adversely impacted.
There could be a risk of Suominen's business operations being interrupted due to abrupt and unforeseen events, such as power outages or fire and water damage. Suominen may not be able to control these events through predictive actions, which could lead to interruptions in business. Risks of this type are insured in order to guarantee the continuity of operations. As Suominen has valid damage and business interruption insurance, it is expected that the damage would be compensated and the financial losses caused by the interruption of business would be covered.
Suominen uses certain technologies in its production. In the management's view, the chosen technologies are competitive and there is no need to make major investments in new technologies. However, it cannot be excluded that the company's technology choices could prove wrong, and the development of new or substitute technologies would then require investments.
Suominen aims to protect its business against product liability risks through the use of systematic quality assurance processes and products liability insurance. R&D function of the company is responsible for ensuring the underlying safety of the group´s products during their development. Continuous quality control is designed to guarantee product quality during production. Management considers it unlikely that the Group will face significant product liability-related claims, and is unaware of any such claims.
Suominen is subject to corporate income taxes in numerous jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required to determine the total amount of corporate income tax at Group level. There are many transactions and calculations that leave room for uncertainty as to the final amount of the income tax. Tax risks relate also to changes in tax rates or tax legislation or misinterpretations, and materialization of the risks could result in increased payments or sanctions by the tax authorities, which in turn could lead to financial loss. Deferred tax assets included in the statement of financial position require that the deferred tax assets can be recovered against the future taxable income.
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Suominen performs goodwill impairment testing annually. In impairment testing the recoverable amounts are determined as the value in use, which comprises of the discounted projected future cash flows. Actual cash flows can differ from the discounted projected future cash flows. Uncertainties related to the projected future cash flows include, among others, the long economic useful life of the assets and changes in the forecast sales prices of Suominen's products, production costs as well as discount rates used in testing. Due to the uncertainty inherent in the future, it is possible that Suominen's recoverable amounts will be insufficient to cover the carrying amounts of assets, particularly goodwill. If this happens, it will be necessary to recognize an impairment loss, which, when implemented, will weaken the result and equity. Goodwill impairment testing has been described in the consolidated financial statements.


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This recipe is great because you can add whichever veggies your family prefers, depending on what is in season!
|1 can
|evaporated milk
|2 tbsp
|all purpose Flour
|1 Pkg
|whole wheat spaghetti
|zucchini, washed and sliced
|1 lb
|ground turkey
|1 cup
|cheddar cheese
|1/3 cup
|parmesan cheese
|1 can
|700ml diced tomatoes, drained
|1 cup
|mushrooms, washed and sliced
|1 cup
|onion, diced
|pepper to taste
In a medium pot, heat water and prepare spaghetti pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a small saucepan, whisk milk and flour together until smooth, heating until slightly thickened. Add pepper to taste, we find that about 1/4tsp is enough. Once thickened, add 3/4 cups of cheddar and parmesan cheese. Stir until melted. Set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, combine turkey, onions, and mushrooms and cook until turkey is no longer pink. Break up any large pieces as you cook and stir this mixture.
Add zucchini and tomatoes, and continue to cook 5 minutes.
Drain any excess water from the meat mixture and return to medium-low heat.
Add cheese sauce and spaghetti, and stir well with meat mixture. Top with remaining cheese and cover until the cheese is melted (about 5 minutes).
Play around with different veggies in this recipe; zucchini was is season so that's what I used this week. Multi-coloured peppers also work well, as does asparagus.
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Management – Higher Apprenticeship Level 4
Higher level Management & Leadership skills are crucial to ensure that organisations operate effectively and efficiently – often making the difference between a successful organisation and an unsuccessful one. This Apprenticeship contains two nationally recognised Diploma qualifications in Leadership & Management from Active IQ and ILM that are designed to help managers develop specific skills across a wide range of study areas. This course will motivate managers to take control of their personal development, understand change in the workplace, develop positive and productive relationships whilst gaining nationally recognised qualifications.
How long is the course?
12 – 18 months
How is the course delivered?
You will be assigned a personal tutor who will plan an individual learning programme with you. This will be based around regular monthly tutorials in the workplace, workshops and if appropriate some online learning.
What are the entry requirements for the course?
Candidates should have already completed an Advanced Level Management Certificate or Diploma course.
What could I do after this course?
Candidates may wish to consider a further Higher Apprenticeship course at level 5 or above.
TSP can access full and partial funding support and learning loans are available for this programme. Please contact us to check your eligibility and to confirm the course price.


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Kobo, HarperCollins conduct joint promotion
Toronto-based electronic book reader company Kobo conducted a street promotion in that city on May 28. The promotion was conducted in association with publisher HarperCollins to promote a new book called Seen Reading by Julie Wilson, which consists of stories inspired by the sight of people reading on Toronto's public transportation system. During the initiative, the author and a group of promotional workers rode on Toronto subways and distributed 100 free Kobo Touch e-readers, pre-loaded with the book, to commuters seen reading. The workers also distributed 1,000 branded postcards, stickers and buttons.


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Vanilla Soya Bean Ice Cream.
The vanilla soya bean ice cream comes across as light, tasting of soya with a tinge of vanilla. It came with cut fruits which had been carefully prepared, ie. the grapes had the head cut off and the pear has its skin removed. Lovely.
I understand that this japanese ice cream is hand made by Chako herself (from Restaurant Chako).
This is another of my useful , interesting blogs I write at the moment, my main one is GoldCoaster
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Insights on the resource market with Brent Cook and Joe Mazumdar
In January of this year, I attended the Metals Investor Forum and heard a presentation entitled, Entering the Twilight Zone, given by Joe Mazumdar of Exploration Insights. Exploration Insights is a highly respected newsletter publication within the junior resource sector.
Brent Cook, the letter's founder, is an economic geologist who has worked in the mining industry in a number of different roles. As an independent consultant, he provided advice to numerous mining companies around the world such as, Newmont Mining (Santa Fe), Freeport McMoran (Cyprus-Amax) and Rio Tinto Mining, just to name a few. Cook also worked for Rick Rule at Global Resource Investments, providing analysis and commentary on a host of different junior resource companies.
Exploration Insights added a key component to the team in 2015, with the addition of Joe Mazumdar. Previously, Mazumdar was a Senior Mining Analyst at both Canaccord Genuity and Haywood Securities. He has also worked for a number of mining companies over the course of his career, which include Newmont, IAMGOLD and Rio Tinto.
Entering the Twilight Zone
The title of Mazumdar's presentation reflects where we stand in the current resource market, as most aren't quite sure where we're headed. One thing is for certain, however, the road ahead will be volatile as President Trump attempts to execute the promises he made during his campaign.
Here are a few notes on what Mazumdar had to say about some of the metals. These comments are summarized from my notes, please don't take them for verbatim. If you would like to watch the presentation, you can check it out here.
Copper – Days of inventory are dropping versus a rising real copper price. Mazumdar believes this is a real trend and that an event such as the 2013 Binghamton Canyon landslide disaster would certainly lead to a price spike.
Uranium – The supply overhang is still very large, it's going to take a couple of years to unwind. Mazumdar believes that if you want to participate in the uranium sector now, buy a good uranium explorer, as most of the producers can't make money at this U3O8 price.
Gold – The gold price is rising in all of the world's major currencies, which is a very good sign for the future of gold, and a glimpse into how much uncertainty still exists in the market. Trump is expected to add $5 trillion to the American debt total, and real interest rates could stay negative; all of the makings of an inflationary environment, which would be great for gold.
Current Exploration Insights Portfolio Position Percentages:
- 45% Prospect Generators
- 42% Explorers & Developers
- 13% Producers
To further summarize Mazumdar, we're positioning ourselves in high risk / high reward companies, as there aren't a lot of high quality assets out there and the majors aren't exploring to replenish their reserves. Therefore, the highest pay back is going to be with those that are exploring for new discoveries, which will eventually be taken over by the major mining companies.
Finally, Mazumdar finishes off his presentation with what Exploration Insights uses for its criteria in picking companies and keeping them within their portfolio:
- Solid management team
- District size land packages
- Companies that have a high potential for M&A activity versus leveraged / optionality
- Majors are looking for at least 15% after tax IRR
- Find the fatal flaw as soon as possible and then sell
I recently had the opportunity to ask Cook some questions about the current gold market, and how he thinks the average investor can tilt the odds in their favour when buying companies in the junior resource sector. Check it out:
A Conversation with Brent Cook of Exploration Insights
Over the last ten years, I've used a number of different financial products to try to give myself an edge in junior resource speculation. I believe it's tremendously important for people to match their own investment persona with the financial product that they're going to be using.
What do I mean by matching your investment persona with financial products? Specifically, in the context of the junior resource sector, which is about as risky as it gets, various financial products offer varying risk levels to the investor.
Last fall, I wrote two articles on this concept. The first article, Risky Business, reviews the varying levels of risk by company type in the junior resource sector. They range from the highest risk, which is an exploration company, to the lowest risk, which is a metal streaming company.
The second, Financial Products & Your Investing Persona, covers five questions that I believe people should ask themselves before purchasing a financial product, such as a newsletter.
The Exploration Insights team is very strong and I believe it provides great bang for your newsletter buck. Without further ado, here's my conversation with Brent Cook:
Brian: When I recently attended the Metals Investors Forum (MIF) and the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC), I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of optimism currently circulating among company personnel and investors. One company executive said to me, "financings are being over-subscribed and investors are responding positively to good news releases…these are the hallmarks of a bull market."
Most of 2016 was very good to those invested in gold and gold stocks, but by August, some of those gains started to be eaten away by a correction. Now, at a historically strong segment of the year for gold, in your opinion, will the gold market begin its next march up?
Brent: There are two driving forces behind the gold price right now. The first is, unfortunately, global tensions and political uncertainty. The gold price is tied to the US dollar and my suspicion is that as Trump reels out of control, confidence in the US dollar wanes pushing the gold price higher in US dollar terms.
The second catalyst Joe and I see is that the mining companies are becoming increasingly anxious to replenish their reserves. On the whole, the gold mining industry has been producing in the order of 90 million ounces a year, yet finding less than half that per year. This is a long term issue that we think will positively impact the more competent junior explorers.
So I expect the gold price to be higher by year end.
Brian: At the VRIC, I was able to catch the Newsletter Writer panel with yourself, Louis James, Frank Curzio and Benj Gallander. During the panel, you mentioned that you are passionate about mineral discovery and that finding the best exploration companies is your specialty.
For the average investor, picking an exploration company is a daunting task because, statistically, exploration companies have a 1 in 1000 chance of finding an economic discovery. With the odds seemingly stacked against us, in your opinion, how does the average investor tilt the odds in their favour when picking an exploration company?
Brent: Good question, but not an easy answer. The stated odds of 1 in 1,000 take into account all the prospects that are receiving any attention. The majority of these prospects are worthless and can be screened out with a minimal amount of due diligence. So the odds are really not that long.
Our job is to narrow the 1,500 or so exploration companies down to about 100 using some basic geology, looking at management, share structure and the ability to fund exploration. From that 100, it comes down to finding the fatal flaw in a property or company.
Brian: News Releases with drill results, soil sampling, tilling or geophysical surveys can be confusing for the average investor, however, some still want or need to digest the information themselves.
In your experience, is there a straightforward way (or a checklist of sorts) for the average investor to synthesize the information and identify what's most important?
NOTE: The Exploration Insights website does have a Drill Hole Interval Calculator here.
Brent: Some basic questions any speculator should ask are: Does the geologic setting offer the potential for a significant discovery, meaning can the conceptual target realistically cover the exploration and capex costs. Usually it can't.
Metallurgy, or metal recovery, is also a big question that has to be answered as soon as possible. If you can't get the metal out of the rock economically, the property is of no value. There are of course many more red flags and fatal flaws to watch for. We have a free report on Fatal Flaws available to anyone interested—just contact us via our website, Explorationinsights.com, and request the report.
I have found that too many companies or geologists don't have a real sense of what they actually need to find in terms of grade/tonnes to cover the exploration and development costs. There is too much "dreaming" in this industry.
Brian: In many presentations, you have stated that we are losing the equivalent of a Carlin Trend in gold production each year, and the odds of replacing these lost ounces is almost hopeless, at this rate.
Is there a frontier left in the world that has yet to be explored, or an area that still holds a lot of potential for economic mineralization?
Brent: It is getting harder and harder to make an economic discovery. Most of the politically accessible ground has been explored pretty well, and outcropping ore bodies are few and far between. That means that the industry has to look under cover, drill deeper and spend more time analyzing the data. Because most new discoveries are going to be deeper, all the costs of exploration through development are higher, therefore, your hurdle to profitability is higher and odds of success lower.
Regarding places to look, most new deposits will be found in known belts like the Andes, Tethyan belt, Canadian and Australian shields, Western US and West Africa. The most prospective ground in the world, for the most part, resides in countries that end in –stan.
Brian: For the average investor, I think the geological side of the junior company analysis is the hardest to understand and put into practice.
For the investor looking to increase their knowledge of economic geology, are there any resources that you would recommend (books or videos)?
Brent: Our letter tries to educate subscribers on the details of geology and mining and the Fatal Flaws report is useful. The Northern Miner has a good introductory book. We have listed a number of sites and books under the "Links" section of our website
Brian: I, personally, feel that the Exploration Insights newsletter is the BEST bang for your buck in the industry.
When someone subscribes to Exploration Insights, what can they expect? In your opinion, what are the greatest takeaways? And where can someone go to find more information on subscribing?
Brent: Thanks, Joe and I try.
Exploration Insights is about what we are buying, selling and avoiding with our money. We only receive money from subscriptions and our trading. Because it is our money on the table, we are very cautious in this very risky sector.
Exploration Insights comes out every Sunday and we put out comments and alerts if something notable happens during the week. When we buy a stock we lay out our investment thesis and expectations. We track the company's progress and continually re-evaluate our thesis. We also discuss various aspects of the industry that we think will provide context and background to help subscribers with their own speculations.
The gold bull market will be full of volatility, but investors who are able to control their emotions and buy during the dips will see tremendous success in the years ahead. Controlling your emotions is just one way to tilt the odds in your favour. Cook covers a few other important questions to ask yourself, both when examining companies for possible speculation or reviewing the news releases put out by the companies you already own.
Cook and Mazumdar have a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience to share. Arming yourself with top notch financial products like Exploration Insights is key to maximizing gains in the most volatile sector in the world – junior resources.


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Amazing Property, Comfortable and Homey so well equipt.
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Not the most retiring woman around…
In general, teenage boys are impossible to shut up – teachers can be driven to the edge of a nervous breakdown by their incessant shouting. And yet, one thing is guaranteed to induce a shocked, sweaty silence – the Sharon Stone leg crossing scene from Basic Instinct. A sequence played to shreds on delicate VHS players back in the 1990s. Before that she'd had a little role as Arnie's sassy wife in Total Recall, but it wasn't until she took her clothes off to reveal her actual breasts that people started to appreciate her acting work. And what work! Basic Instinct, Basic Instinct 2, the one where she has it off with Billy Baldwin. Meryl Streep would kill to have those on her CV. In seriousness, she did an excellent job in Casino. What a gal.
Of course, there will be no Sharon Stone for the boys, without a bit of something something for the girls. Below is Tom Selleck.
You're welcome.


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Former high school basketball players of a certain age can recall them vividly.
They're the backyard hoops and anywhere else you could find to shoot around or play pickup games in the days before the sport's offseason became more organized.
In this case, that map included the second stories of several barns around town, indoor hoop havens just big enough for epic two-on-two battles complete with enough unusual obstacles — such as an inconveniently placed beam — to bring out the creativity in the more successful shooters.
While competition with buddies was the primary motivation, a substantial by-product of those after-school shootouts was the chance to shoot and shoot and shoot some more.
And I have to believe it worked for me, at least to a modest extent.
After all, my first varsity basketball coach, Skip Hanson, nicknamed "Ernie No D" in homage to former Providence College and Boston Celtics guard Ernie DiGregorio — which at that age was a far superior moniker to walk around with than "Ernie No O."
There were larger courts that enhanced a wider skill set, like the full-length outdoor court behind the Congregational Church or the gyms at the former Charleston Air Force Base or Monson Academy.
And who could forget Sunday nights playing against the teachers at Foxcroft Academy, where much of my time was spent being awestruck as my math teacher, Wayne Champeon, displayed the Cousy-esqe moves that made him a star at Greenville High School and the University of Maine and will land him in the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame come August.
As I did little more than watch, he'd loft a lengthy hook shot over my head or scoop a layup under my arm and into the basket. Hey, nobody ever said coach Hanson's nickname wasn't accurate.
No doubt similar scenes are played out in gyms, barns and backyard courts around the state in 2015 but I'm fairly certain not as often, as free time for pickup games and just shooting around has given way to more organized offseason programs run by parents and other folks with good intentions.
For sure there aren't nearly as many backboards affixed to garages on Maine side streets as there were a generation ago. Even when you spot one, rare is the time it's being used.
And largely lost amid the game-after-game repetitions and trophy ceremonies of weekly tournaments during the late winter and spring, I think, are the individual repetitions that make for a more accurate shooter or a more ambidextrous ball handler.
I have no wide-ranging statistical evidence to back that up, but I do chart 50 to 75 varsity games each winter and the shooting statistics are trending off the rim and out.
Surely the game has changed since Wayne Champeon or Dave Clement took advantage of what they correctly diagnosed as a mismatch waiting to be abused back at the alma mater on Sunday nights.
The 3-point arc has done much to eliminate the midrange game. Post play designed to generate high-percentage shots is disappearing quicker than the polar ice cap. More physical and sophisticated defenses have served to shrink the amount of open space around the court, leaving a more congested area from which to shoot.
All of that makes a good shooter even more valuable to a team — and to a game that becomes all the more beautiful to play and watch when the ball flows through the net.
So make the time to take more shots, and your basketball world will be better for it.


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written by Mrs. Michaluk's class
All of the Grade 1&2 classes visited the Children's Museum on May 28th. We got to eat outside in the sunshine like a picnic. There was an illusion tunnel and a disco room. It was fun because you were able to touch the disco light. There is a new play structure being created at the Children's Museum. It is made out of sticky tape and is called Tapescape. It opens May 31st. It looks like it will be fun! The water station was where you could use balls and scoops to move and play in the water. There were two tornados to put the balls into and a container that made a puff of steam when you pushed on it. When you put a ball on the water, it would go up! Lasanga Lookout is a big play structure. You can play hide and seek with your friends on it! There are tubes you can talk into and someone can listen on the other end of the tube. There was a train that you could pretend to drive. You could pretend that there was a flood around the train. Part of the train was outside of the building where we were eating. We could see our friends waving to us from inside of the train when we were outside. You could climb up a set of stairs to see out at the whole museum.
Our class and Mrs. Arnason & Mrs. Boholij's class learned about owls. We were scientists and dissected owl pellets. There were so many bones inside the owl pellet. We found fish bones and teeth, mouse bones and bird bones. We got to see a skull of a barn owl and a field mouse.
Mrs. Torcia's, Mrs. Johannesson's and Ms. Shamanski's classes learned about wheels and motion. They got to create cars and then race them down a ramp. It sounded like it was exciting and fun! We could hear their cheers and giggles in the next room!
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Thank you to our volunteers!!!!


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This month we introduce a new column: Club and Coach Services Director Bill Brenner will answer any questions you may have about managing or growing your USMS club. See below for details.
Club and Coach Services Director: Bill Brenner
Northwest, AZ, NM, South Central, Dixie:
Small club? Just starting out? Don't have an advertising budget? We have created free templates that you can use to promote your program, your swim meets and your open water events.
Looking for a good aquatic abdominal exercise? Have your swimmers grab their fins and pull buoys and give this kicking drill a try.
It's a basic streamline drill on your back, but by planking the body, tightening the arms and nearly locking the knees, all the focus rests on the core and abdominal muscles.
Have your swimmers experiment with buoy placement closer to the knees to keep them straighter. The kick should be tight and fast. For additional abdominal tightness, have them submerge their elbows slightly.
If they feel this exercise in the lower back or quads more than the abs, they're probably bending their knees too much.
For immediate feedback, have them relax one arm and place their fingertips on their abs. If they're doing it right-they'll feel it!
Note: The FINA Masters World Swimming Championships and the Olympic Trials have caused confusion about which rules are followed at USMS meets.
Q: Can we get our own counters or do the officials have to count for distance events, and does the count have to be in descending order?
A: Yes, you can get your own counter for USMS meets (102.10.6A). No, the count does not have to be in descending order; it can be in either ascending or descending order (102.10.6D). FINA rules only allow officials (inspectors of turns) to count and only for the 800 and 1500 freestyles (USMS allows counters for individual events 16 lengths or more, 102.10.6A). FINA rules allow officials to count only from the turn end of the pool (not from the side of the pool as allowed by USMS 102.10.6C), and only in descending order (FINA rule SW 2.6.3), so that's what you saw at the FINA Masters World Swimming Championships, the Olympic Trials, and will see at the Olympics but not at USMS meets.
Q: We can't put our toes above the surface of the water for backstroke starts, can we?
A: Yes, you can as you saw at the Olympic Trials, at the FINA Masters World Swimming Championships, at USMS long course nationals in Omaha, and will see at the Olympics; all of which had the high, "FINA" walls and, therefore, no gutters. The rule does not say the toes must be placed below the surface of the water. The rule says the toes cannot be placed above the lip of the gutter or bent over the lip of the gutter (101.1.2B). If there's no gutter, as is the case with the high walls at FINA Masters Worlds, the Olympic Trials, the Olympics, and the USMS long course nationals in Omaha, there's no lip of a gutter to place the toes above or bend the toes over. So, if no gutter lip, the toes can be placed above the surface of the water.
Q: It's illegal to wear a watch in pool competition, right?
A: No, a watch is illegal only if it's used as a pacing device (102.12.1E and 102.13.9), and the official has to observe it being used as a pacing device.
For any questions about rules contact Kathy Casey, USMS Rules Chair
The USMS Coaches Committee and Club and Coach Services have developed new curricula for Level 1 and Level 2 USMS Masters Coach Certification. The new courses are taught in classroom settings throughout the country. Participants receive a "Certificate of Participation" once they finish the class. If participants wish to become certified, they must join ASCA and deliver to ASCA the completed tests from the coursework and the application for USMS/ASCA Masters Coach Certification. ASCA will grade the tests, process the applications and deliver the certificates.
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Big Layoff at MSSB today
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I was part of a big layoff as MSSB today, our entire class and others were let go today even when exceeding expectations. WTF!!!
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Big layoff and layoff are two different things.
1. Big layoff: wouldn't be able to keep quiet more people would chime in, there would be some media coverage.
2. Layoff: 1. Underperforming reps 2. Consolidation(lack of space with MS and SB merger) most likely..
3. Could be your location only..
it was firm-wide. 5 in our office varied from underperforming to over performing all gone. many more in the complex. our office consolidated a year ago, it happened on both sides MS and SB. Everyone LOS less than a year.
I work at MSSB in Los Angeles Complex. 15 sub 18 month brokers were fired. They are cleaning house. Cutting dead weight. New brokers under tier 3.
Why the suprise?
Wire houses have been treating people like this for years!
This is how they grow, bring in new faces get them to call all the people they know and then fire them.
Same OOOOh same OOOOh
I work at MSSB in Los Angeles Complex. 15 sub 18 month brokers were fired. They are cleaning house. Cutting dead weight. New brokers under tier 3.
Exactly... cutting the fat...and ready to rehire and try their luck again..
Folks that are looking to come into this biz, should see this.
This is a tough career choice normally, all the more difficult these days.


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Fundamental Movement: Pilates exercises are made up of combinations of various fundamental movement skills. In this class, we will work on breaking down the classical Pilates mat exercises into their fundamental components with the goal of refining and improving our technique and understanding of various movement principles. This class is appropriate for any skill and fitness level and is recommended for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of Pilates and work with an attention to detail, alignment and breath.
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- This course is designed for anyone wanting to become an accredited first aider. This qualification provides learners with skills and knowledge to deal with first aid situations in high risk work environments.
- The Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (QCF) consists of two units:
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- 2. Unit 2- Recognition and Management of Illness and Injury in the Workplace
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- The aim of the course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to undertake the role of a first aider in the workplace.
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Day 1
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Definition of First Aid
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- Infection Prevention and Control
- The Consent
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- Casualty Management
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- The Responsive Breathing Casualty
- Secondary Survey First Aid At Work
- The Non Responsive Breathing Casualty
- Recovery Position
- Seizure and its Treatment
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- Defibrillator: Use of AED
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- Shock and its Treatment
- Brusing, Minor Burns and Scalds
- Small Splinters
Day 2
- Casualty History
- Causes, Classification, Symptoms of Fractures
- Treatment for Upper and Lower Limb Fracture and Use of Sling
- Signs and Symptoms of Soft Tissue Injuries and its Treatment
- Dislocations and its Treatment
- Head Injuries
- Concussion
- Compression
- Sign and Symptoms of Fractured Skull: Racoon Eyes & Battle's Sign
- Treatment of Head Injuries
- Spinal Injuries Signs, Symptoms and treatment
- Chest Injuries Signs, Symptoms and treatment
- Penetrating Chest Wound
- Severe Burns and Scalds
- Denaturation First Aid At Work
- Types, Measurement and General Treatment of Burns
- Minor Eye Injuries and Treatment
- Sudden Poisoning, Signs and Symptoms and Treatment
Day 3
- Anaphylaxis
- Heart Attack (CVA)
- Stroke: Act F.A.S.T
- Non Convulsive Seizures
- Convulsive Seizures
- Asthma
- Hypoglycaemia
- Knowledge Assessment
Fee: £185
Duration: 3 Days (0930-1730)
Lunch will not be provided only Tea and coffee will be provided in the morning and during breaks.
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Every day, around the world people commit crimes. Across news channels and the papers, those crimes are reported and dissected, often with only passing reference to the criminals involved.
For Donna Palma, her career has been spent working with those people, to understand why they offend, what might make them a risk to the community, and what her organisation – Corrections Victoria – can do to help them integrate back into society while keeping the community safe.
It's 7:45am on a Monday and Palmer is raring to go. "I love my work," she says with a grin.
"Really, I do. I have a passion to go to work and work with my team." She's been working in the justice system for more than two decades after attending a volunteer program working with low level offenders while at University in the late 1980s.
While she has a criminology and legal studies background, Palma says colleagues come from a variety of backgrounds, from school teachers to a number of different industries and sectors.
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Palma began as a community correctional officer managing lower risk offenders who had been given community corrections orders through the courts or parole board. She progressed to a senior correctional officer, or 'CO' as they're known, and is now an Operational Manager.
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It complements the more administrative aspects of the work Palma does, managing the entire business unit, which includes occupational health and safety requirements, staffing, day to day operations, incident response and implementation of corrections orders generally.
"Our case management is about assessing an offender's risk and need. We look at what the provisos of their particular orders are and we try and engage them in a pro-social manner to help them implement the various conditions, be they drug and alcohol conditions, psychiatric conditions, counselling, anger management, or behaviour change programs," she says.
Staff need to be able to balance the ability to work with offenders while maintaining very clear boundaries. While many of the offenders come from difficult social backgrounds, part of the challenge is to ensure they follow their orders, she said.
"I always had a passion. For me it is about making a difference. You have to believe that you do make a difference and want to make a difference but at the very same time, your decision making and judgement have to be spot on. You need to be able to tell offenders 'no', or that's unacceptable, and that this is a consequence of your decision making."
It's a skill you learn on the job, she says. While the department has stringent policies and procedures in place to guide its practice, there is room for exercising professional judgement based on the facts of the case, and a person's own knowledge of the issues drawn from counsellors or psychologist and external reports, and experience.
"We assess dynamic risk. What is good today might not necessarily be good tomorrow and you have to be able to identify that," she says. "You don't do that in isolation, we have senior staff members who will help guide that discussion when you're new."
As the organisation itself has restructured, so too have the opportunities for staff to move laterally into different areas for promotion, Palmer says.
That includes working directly within the courts system, working specifically on parole matters and advising the parole board, or working in the legislative and policy areas of Corrections Victoria.
"For me, running a business unit meets both worlds because I'm still in front line delivery dealing with day to day issues with offenders and staff, but it also gives you the strategic oversight in terms of direction the department is going, and making those broader managerial decisions."
"It gives you a real level of diversity. In our job you never watch the clock."
For Palma, the key to success is terrific time management, and organisational skills, and the ability to multitask. Everything else can be learned.
"We have a whole raft of different orders which we are responsible for implementing, while keeping the offender accountable and balancing working in that environment. You have to have a good kind of moral compass, but people do learn. You grow with experience."
Community Correctional Services (CCS) is a Victoria wide service providing for the management of offenders on court orders, serious sex offenders on post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole. In this role CCS helps offenders break the cycle of offending, ensures court and parole order conditions are met and, where they are not, prosecutes breaches in court or engages the Adult Parole Board. CCS plays a vital role in contributing to the safety of the community by:
- Applying evidence based case management practice that reduces re-offending,
- Engaging offenders to build responsibility, and
- Connecting offenders to programs, services and community.


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The property taxes for rental property can be deductible in 2018. Your typical rental expenses are basically electricity, heating, water, advertising, repairs and maintenance of the rental premises, interest portion of the mortgage, property taxes and legal fees if you have spent money to recover your rent from the current tenant or from the previous tenant. If you look at the pre launch projects in Bannerghatta road, you can be assured of proper demarcation of taxes and they are paid on time. All the expenses and maintenance amount are handled by the apartment or project authorities. Bangalore is coming up with just real estate projects that are quite transparent with their work
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The taxpayers will be able to deduct their 2018 rental property taxes on their 2017 returns if they pay those tax bills before the end of the year—and only if the taxes were assessed before 2018, the Internal Revenue Service said in a news release.
Bangalore has come up with a grand project – the Prestige Park Square which is an epitome of enviable amenities and apartments and it can be taken for rent as well if needed. Those who have already gone for rented ones can deduct the property tax for the rent. Prestige Park Square ensures some spacious and lavish units for all those who wish to live a luxurious life. Bannerghatta Main Road aids all the connectivity to various parts of Bangalore. Prestige Park Square, Bangalore has many schools, hospitals, IT Tech Park, commercial complexes and many other social infrastructures in the near proximity. So investing in projects of this sort can be profitable.
Property taxes for rental property are likely to be treated as a business expense against rental income. Thus, there would be an expense on a "schedule C" business, rather than a deduction against personal income. Real estate market would be affected to a certain extent. Income earned from leasing land, buildings, and that of furniture is subject to a non-final 15% withholding tax, levied on the gross rent. This tax is credited against the taxpayer's total income tax liability.
Taxable income is computed on the basis of the actual rental value of the property or the government determined rental value, whichever poses to be higher. A standard deduction of 30% is granted for repairs and collection charges. Interest payments relating to loans used for the construction, acquisition, and repairs of the property are also entirely deductible.


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Londonderry resident, Joanne Miller, from the Roe Valley Enterprises in Limavady has won 'Business Adviser of the Year' at the annual Enterprise Northern Ireland awards, held at the Hilton Hotel in Belfast.
Joanne is one of the network's most consistent Business Advisers, having been commended by Invest NI as one of the top performing advisers on the Regional Start Initiative.
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Martin Devlin, CEO, of Roe Valley Enterprises said: "This award for Joanne is fully deserved. Good, timely business advice plays an important role in helping individuals decide on the self-employment route. Joanne has been instrumental in helping hundreds of people in the Limavady area to set up and grow their businesses."
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