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Resident bathing is much more than just a hygiene issue for long-term care facilities — it also encompasses risk management, best practices, infection control and is a critical resident satisfaction indicator.
As a result, it has gained importance in recent years as facilities strive to make bathing a comfortable, enjoyable and dignified experience for residents.
The process of transporting residents and engaging them in the bathing process is one of the most risk-critical functions a long-term care provider must face. Safety has become paramount in protecting the resident, caregiver and facility, bathing specialists say.
"Slips and falls by the caregiver bath aides, and dropped or falling residents are still the biggest safety hazard," says Jim Novotne, senior president of MasterCare. "The most common mistakes are not following established procedures by the facility and manufacturer. Following facility procedures, such as keeping bathroom floors dry and keeping the bathing staff trained to follow the manufacturer's procedures, is very important. The key is training and having proper modern bathing equipment."
Growing attention placed on fall prevention, as well as overall resident safety and comfort, have brought the serious safety issues to the forefront, says Chris Stafford, president of Safeway Safety Step. While providers are placing more emphasis on creating a better bathing experience for residents, he says, "we have seen many circumstances of good intentions to provide a safer bathing experience go awry."
Stafford points out that a "relatively simple thing" like the placement of a grab bar can ultimately do more harm than good if the bar is inaccessible, misplaced, installed improperly or is not the right device.
"Effective prevention begins with education on the options, proper placement and installation technique and how products can be effectively grouped to provide the highest degree of safety," Stafford says.
Controlling bugs key
Another major safety concern — that is not infrequently overlooked — is infection control, bathing experts agree.
"Potential cross-contamination between baths is a hazard that is not often recognized," Novotne says. "Buildup over time of organic materials that harbor harmful bacteria can occur inside of conventional, off-the-shelf whirlpool or hydro-massage air systems without surface check valves. This material, if not removed, can release at any time and contaminate the bath water."
Self-infection for residents is one of the biggest risks of bathing, agrees David Anderson, national sales manager for Apollo Bath.
"During the bath, millions of pathogens are released into the water via tub surfaces and the residents themselves," he explains. "Exposure to these germs can put them at serious risk of infections such as urinary tract and respiratory infections. Staff members also inhale these same bacteria due to the aerosol effect."
Other safety hazards are related to time constraints, Anderson says, such as understaffing and aides "simply hurrying through the process." That haste can lead to critical mistakes, he explains.
"With regard to both patient lifts and dedicated bathing system transfer units, protocol needs to be followed and not hurried," he emphasizes. "What's more, worn or improperly maintained equipment can pose a serious threat to both residents and staff. It is crucial that any equipment used for the transferring of residents is properly maintained."
Biggest potential danger
Tracy Sumner, manager of marketing communications for Joerns, considers the lifting environment to be "the biggest hazard for caregivers and residents because there are many restrictive areas and hazardous obstacles to overcome in completing transfers." Slick floors are common and other problem points include thresholds or transition spots that make it difficult to position or to move a lift.
Staff members who embrace safe patient handling techniques are seeing benefits through reduced injuries of both themselves and the residents, Sumner says.
"This is not limited to bathing areas but applies to all locations in the facility," she says. "Reducing or eliminating injuries also improves morale at the facility, and the positives continue to build upon each other."
By and large, the commercial bathing industry has made "some significant innovations" in the design and production of products, Sumner believes.
"Materials for lifts are lighter weight, yet stronger," she says. "Lifts are electrically operated as opposed to manual cranks or pumps; and improved materials and designs of lift slings are more comfortable, dry quickly and reduce the risk of injury to the resident. New products utilizing lightweight materials and ergonomic design considerations make lifts easier to use," she explains. "When lifts are both available and easy to use, the staff will use the mechanical advantage and help to create a safer environment at the facility."
Eye on standards
There are three basic quality and safety standards a hydro-bathing system must meet:
• Underwriters Laboratories' 1795 Third Edition, the U.S. electrical safety standard for hydro-massage bath tubs and their intended use.
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers A112.19.15-2005, the U.S. standard for bathtubs and whirlpool bathtubs with pressure- sealed doors.
• American National Standards Institute Z124.1.2-2005, the U.S. standard for plastic bathtubs and shower units.
"To be assured that the system you are looking at meets these important standards, it must carry a mark from a nationally recognized laboratory such as Underwriters Laboratories or Edison Testing Laboratories certifying that it meets the above standards," Novotne says. "Be careful, though, because some manufacturers will claim that their tub 'meets' whatever standard they are referencing. However, unless it has a label affixed to it, with a mark from a nationally recognized laboratory stating that it is certified as meeting the standards listed on the label, you in fact have no guarantee that it meets the referenced standard."
Jim Bollinger, national sales manager for commercial and hospitality at Aquatic, adds that bathing safety codes and standards haven't changed fundamentally since the 1991 passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which mandated that public and commercial facilities be accessible to everyone.
"However, modifications to ADA passed in 2010 have allowed bathware manufacturers to make some important improvements," he says, giving the example of Aquatic's line of roll-in showers with half-inch thresholds, "which do a better job of retaining water in the units." In the past, seats on roll-in and transfer showers had to extend to the shower compartment entry, he said, but now seats can be three inches back from the entry so the shower curtain "hangs within the shower unit instead of billowing out and allowing water to escape," he says.
Dignified bathing
Along with working to make bath time safer for residents, long-term care providers also have focused on creating a more comfortable, dignified experience as well. Manufacturers say this has been one of the most positive cultural trends in the industry.
"The trend toward dignified bathing has made the overall bathing experience safer for residents," Anderson agrees. "Years back, the primary means of getting residents in and out of a tub was to raise them up and over the side of the tub itself in a chair powered by hydraulics. This was not only frightening for the residents, but they could become agitated and combative, increasing the chances of falling out of the lift or injuring the caregiver."
Apollo's answer to this challenge was developing its Level Glide transfer system. Shaped like a wheelchair, the device allows residents to stay securely grounded during the entire bathing process, providing a safer and more dignified bath, Anderson says.
Along with the more dignified low-level transfers that modern door tubs allow, Novotne says there are several comfort amenities standard on select hydro massage bathing systems, including aromatherapy, with an array of available scents to enhance the experience.
The air-based hydro massage system has become standard, with heated air keeping the bath area warm and comfortable during the fill and drain procedures, he says, adding that some air-based hydro massage system tubs can be adjusted in "an infinite range of intensities" to suit a resident's personal comfort level.
Aquatic has concentrated on aesthetics of bath products "so they have more of a residential and even a hospitality appearance, versus an institutional appearance that screams 'handicap' and for many carries a stigma," Bollinger says. Aquatic designs include four-piece units with simulated tile and a decorative band of diagonal tile. Even grab bars have been given a makeover, he notes.
"The goal is to make the bathroom look more residential and luxurious while still including key safety features in bathing fixtures," he says.
From the May 01, 2012 Issue of McKnight's Long-Term Care News


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I heard a horrific case for mandating the vaccine the other day. I believe it came from one of those awful shrews on "The View". Her argument basically came down to: "People don't have a right to prevent others from helping others." That's why the COVID vaccine must be mandated.
She accepts the false premise that taking a vaccination is to protect others, even though it does no such thing. Assuming a vaccination is effective, and I get the vaccine while you don't, then I have done nothing to protect you from contracting the feared disease; the vaccination can only protect ME, not you.
Nevertheless the shrew on "The View" maintains that it does protect others, and that to NOT get the vaccination yourself prevents others from helping others. Wow. Talk about Communism. I'm not sure even the true blue Communists in Soviet Russia and Cuba ever went that far. "You must serve others," they said. But I don't think the Soviets or Maoists ever said, "You must serve others — otherwise you are violating the right of others to serve others." It may have been too loony and illogical even for them.
We've gone from the concept of INDIVIDUAL rights — to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness — to the "right" to serve others … a right which may not be prevented by others who refuse to serve. So if you wish to give your entire life's savings away to a homeless person, according to this principle, then I am violating your right to do so by not giving MY entire life's savings away to a homeless person.
I have no words for this kind of madness. The American Psychiatric Association has no name. It renders one speechless. If the women on "The View" are taken seriously enough to still be on the air, and capable of attracting viewers and advertisers, then we are living in a culture so unhinged that it's unprecedented in all of human history.
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Primary Therapist: Adam Fall, PT, DPT, DN Cert
"Kelsey [front desk receptionist] was polite, informative, and accommodating. Felt relaxed because of her greeting.
I came here [NSPT] hurting, and I am leaving feeling I can get back to all the things I enjoy doing. I feel better if I keep moving. Thank you, Adam! Would not change anything. All perfect!"
-Harriet K.
Primary Therapist: Adam Fall, PT, DPT, DN Cert
"Susan [front desk receptionist] was always pleasant and efficient. [Physical therapy] taught me to correct my posture, helped with exercises to maintain body mobility. I would recommend NSPT to family and friends"
"Always pleasant/good explanations to those with questions; timely responses. Jonathan was thorough, offered info regarding purpose of each exercise, pleasant, encouraging. Would absolutely recommend NSPT to my family and friends"
-Caroline C.
"Total left knee replacement in June, 2018. Jonathan was my physical therapist who took me from a knee-bend of 87 degrees to 120 degrees between late June to late Septembers. Jonathan returned me to near normal from being nearly crippled on my left side. Would absolutely recommend NSPT to my family and friend"
-David G.
"Excellent. Very informative, caring and comprehensive. Jonathan is an excellent communicator and very knowledgeable about post-surgical physical therapy. He knew exactly which muscle groups were impacted by my spinal fusion. Jonathan helped me learn new ways to do daily tasks that will reduce stress on critical joints. He was very patient and found the right exercises to match my recovery. I feel stronger and more flexible that I have in years. Would recommend NSPT to my family and friend"
"Katrin, Melissa, Ashley and Steve.....I have spoke to pretty much everyone by phone or in person, very impressive staff! I have less pain now, I also feel like my problem is being addressed. I don't have the fear of unknown,, my therapist told me exactly the same things as my orthopedic doctor. You are awesome! Would recommend NSPT to my family and friend"
Therapist Name: Stephen Fulling, PT, DPT
"they [administrative staff]are always friendly and helpful on the phone and in the center. It [physical therapy] has been very helpful for my confidence and my ability to maintain balance.
-Macy C.
Therapist Name: Olivia Lufkin, PT, DPT
"The Front Desk has been very helpful and courteous. [Physical Therapy] has helped me be more aware of my condition and to stretch before activities a lot. The exercises have helped so much."
-Paul W.
"Front desk-pleasant and helpful; PT took time to explain exercises. Adam has helped me to gain confidence in my ability to do the exercises. I enjoyed working with him. Keep up the good work, NSPT!"
Very nice experience with the staff. "Dr. Adam Fall is excellent-calm and personable and most of all helpful for my body"
-Flo G.
"Ashley was very kind and professional (helpful too!)"
Therapists: Raymond Choiniere, DPT
"Front desk-Veronica-ALWAYS a pleasure! Always helpful, always sweet. Ray-a doctor/medicine man in the disguise of a physical therapist.... [Thank God]. It has been an INVALUABLE aid in my life for 17 years..."
Therapists: Hilary Strong, SPT
"Front desk staff, Office Manager, Billing Manager, PT and PTA-all excellent. Hilary treated me for tendonitis in the left shoulder. She gave me a number of rehabilitation exercise and explained them well. Hilary has knowledge and ability to be an excellent therapist... Hilary has a good sense of humor and makes the time go by fast."
-Dick C.
Therapists: Adam Fall, DPT
"The consultation was very good. The suggested initial regimen appears to be an excellent beginning to what I believe will be a progression of the "program" which will lead to the best outcome I could get anywhere with anyone. Ashley and Katrin were very good and as the "face of the practice" were an excellent choice. I had the initial interaction and a more extensive one (with Katrin) compared to Ashley. Katrin pleasant, patient, professional, personable, informative and helpful."
-David F.
Therapists: Stephen Fulling, DPT and Susan Finigan, PTA
The office manager and staff has always been helpful and friendly. The Physical therapist has helped me change the way I move and exercise. He (Steve) is knowledgeable and caring. Susan has also helped me exercise in the pool and has been patient and had many wonderful ideas. Therapy impacted me in many ways. Changed my life and I have looked looked forward to coming to the sessions. Steve Fulling helped me alleviate my pain from spinal stenosis...
Mary C.
Everyone is friendly and courteous. Michael is very knowledgeable and very good at explaining body dynamics in relation to my injury.
Karin C
All were knowledgeable, polite and timely. Everyone friendly.
Carol S
Excellent experience. Everyone is extremely efficient.
Jim B
Friendly, caring, willing to help in anyway. Very compassionate.
Susan W
Amazing! David got me back to full strength in just a few short months after my ACL surgery.
Travis M
Everyone at North Shore Physical Therapy has been extremely helpful. Always asking how they can help.
Paulette C
Everyone at the front desk as well as the billing manager were courteous and professional. They were always accommodating and never caused me any stress. If not for Steve (Sheridan), I doubt I'd be back to work as a court reporter. When I started working with him after my surgery I thought my career was over!
Marcia P
The enitre experience has been very positive. Ray helped me reached all the goals of PT. I am happy and impressed-this has been the best PT I have had.
Rosemary R
Michael is excellent and front desk is very accomodating. I'm far better than when I started the therapy.
Jim W
Mike was amazing for my rehab after surgery. He truly cares about each patient. He is also very knowledgeable about the small increments to push you each week to improve strength and mobility. As grieving as recovery after surgery can sometimes be, Mike was a consistent, shining light in my journey. I looked forward to coming to each appointment.
Dave C
It has been an excellent experience at NSPT. Adam was most professional and extremely helpful. He is amazing. His wealth of knowledge, experience, concern and care has been exceptional. His care was always clear, direct and encouraging. I feel very fortunate to have Adam as my Physical Therapist and I would strongly recommend him to any one I know.
Rosalie B
David was extremely patient and encouraging throughout my course of treatment. I feel he pushed me to my limits without going beyond them. It has helped me realize I need to continue exercising and change my sedentary lifestyle. Also, the front desk was very friendly and courteous, and always cooperative if an appointment was needed.
Sandra R
I have always had a very positive experience counting on Ray's expertise and his ability to answer any of my questions. The fact that we can converse always makes me feel more comfortable! So many of my problems are work related and by having PT I have been able to continue to my regular work schedule.
Leslie C
NSPT was very organized, helpful, and responded in a timely fashion to requests. The impact that physical therapy has had on me was excellent. Physical Therapy helped me get the most out of my knee surgery. Steve Sheridan has helped me set up an exercise/therapy program that I can follow at home and at the YMCA on my own to avoid further injury and continue improving.
Susan H
Susan was very helpful and courteous. She was knowledgeable about my condition/surgery. Physical therapy has taught me proper body mechanics and management of the individual muscle groups. This will benefit me in everyday life and routine workouts.
Everyone here was always friendly, upbeat and ready to help. Everything was always organized and I never had to wait. Simon has helped me to not only regain strength but confidence in my knees ability to be normal again. NSPT is a very professional, fun and classy place!
Ashley J.
Everyone ant North Shore Physical Therapy has always been kind, considerate, polite, and helpful. Mike was a pleasure to work with. I'm able to do daily chores at home, take short walks, and enjoy life. Thank You!
Susan K.
I had an amazing experience from start to finish at North Shore Physical Therapy. Everyone was so helpful and answered any questions I had. Simon was my physical therapist and he was one of the best in comparison to other physical therapy centers I've been to. He was very knowledgeable about treatment options and my injury improved steadily during the course of my therapy plan. The front desk representatives Chelsea and Krystle were both great to deal with. I will definitely recommend North Shore Physical Therapy!
Beth C.
Receptionist was very nice and flexible with scheduling. I now have the tools to exercise properly while strengthening my back. My neck pain is gone! Awesome!
David A.
Very friendly, prompt service, well organized in scheduling. Absolutely professional therapist! I now have the tools I need to get me back to day sports and knowing what to focus on and how to avoid future injuries.
Rebecca I.
David Roberts is as good as it gets! He is kind, gentle, and always puts me first. He is a fabulous listener, extremely sensitive and supported me inch by inch-always positively reinforced while also strongly reinforcing reality check. Superb!
Every meeting started on time, which is unheard of in this busy world. The therapists were excellent and the exercises that were given were great. I am amazed at how great I feel in such a short time. Thanks to physical therapy I am now able to walk 3-4 miles a day.
I have used North Shore Physical Therapy twice before, once for my arm and another time for my leg. Both times I have left very much improved and could go back to my normal routine. I absolutely loved Adam and Susan for my therapy.
Arlene M.
I perceived a genuine caring and desire to reach our goals as a team. My therapist is clearly a pro-knowledgeable and forward thinking. I have learned so much and am very grateful. We were able to restore my range of motion and eliminate pain.
Ann C.
Each person was very welcoming, pleasant and understanding. Ray gave me the hope that with the exercises given to me that I can improve my pain and discomfort. Ray listened and gave me answers. I would definitely recommend your facility.
Nancy T.
Steve was very attentive and mindful of my needs and limitations. My back just after 8 visits is pain free! I feel very comfortable going forward about how to manage my back pain. Staff was very good as well.
James M.
Stephen has helped me improve my physical health. I came in with intense pain that restricted many of my activities. I am now confident that if I follow through with the home exercise program I will be able to come to a full recovery. Everyone has been great and friendly to work with.
I found Ryan to be very sensitive, compassionate, and caring, an expert! His treatment really enabled me to experience far less pain, if any at all. I really turned the corner to wellness and more mobility, a fuller normal life!
I would not change a thing. I am very grateful for the care I have been given, and for the great results. My experience with Ryan and the treatment he gave me has been outstanding. All of physical therapy treatment at previous times has also been very helpful, Ray and Steve are wonderful! I am most appreciative.
Judith B.
Adam was most professional and extremely helpful. He is amazing. His wealth of knowledge, experience, concern, and care has been exceptional. His care was always clear, direct and encouraging. I feel very fortunate to have Adam as my therapist and I would strongly recommend him to anyone I know. It was a most positive experience. I had rotator cuff surgery. I feel my physical therapy was always encouraging. I could see and feel daily progress.
The facility is superb and the staff very friendly, welcoming and encouraging. I wish to particularly acknowledge all that Adam did for me, and the help Kaitlin provided on scheduling. Kaitlin has been most pleasant, knowledgeable, and patient. Thanks.
Dave C.
Folks were professional and welcoming, patient with my efforts, and encouraging. Ryan is an excellent therapist. He gave me a daily discipline with the at home exercises, a renewed confidence, and most important, the use of my wrist and hand.
Karen P.
Jennifer was extremely helpful in explaining the therapy to me. It gave me a sense of confidence that I would not fall, which I did not have before. I would not change a thing. My physical therapy was a very beneficial and pleasant experience for me.
Every person I came into contact with was genuinely warm, friendly, professional, thoroughly knowledgeable, and had the highest level of expertise. Ray reduced my pain considerably, and I am strong and able to proceed with my life with much less difficulty.
Mary Ann C.
I was very pleased with my experience at N.S.P.T. Sue is so sweet and kind. Steve was a great help getting my knee and foot back to normal. He was very patient and didn't mind explaining things more than once! I have a good understanding of all my exercises and will be able to continue my therapy at home. I also feel that if I have any questions, I am always able to speak to Sue or Steve. I have already recommended Steve to family and friends. Steve did a great job! I was lucky to have him for my therapist!
Kimberly H.
Jennifer and Ryan are so nice and professional. My experience has taught me to slow down and realize that more isn't always better if it causes pain. Don't change a thing. Keep up the great work and thank you!
Michelle R.
Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to learn some techniques in the water. I am able to go on the weekends only with my work schedule but it has made a world of difference on how my body feels. I am looser and in less pain and I can move my back so much more.
Cynthia L.
It's a pleasure to write on behalf of North Shore Physical Therapy and its excellent staff.
Over the years I have had need for P.T. and have had help from David Roberts in the Marblehead office. Then later, Ray Choiniere in the Swampscott office was greatly helpful, too. The Swampscott office is nearer to my home.
During this past year I have twice required physical therapy and used the Swampscott office with staff member Steve Sheridan. One Concern was a neurological situation which required strengthening and balance work and then after I fell in Jan.'10, breaking a shoulder. Steve helped me again with all the exercises needed for the shoulder.
I can't recommend Steve Sheridan and North Shore Physical Therapy enough for all the helpful work they did with me to get stronger and cope with a neurological syndrome.
Lynn J.
Every meeting started on time, which is unheard of in this busy world. The therapists were excellent. The exercises were great. I am amazed how good I feel in such a short period of time. I am back to walking 3-4 miles a day. Before I came here I had trouble walking from my car to your front door. I have already recommended you to various friends and family. I feel great.
I thank you very much.
I loved Adam and Sue for my therapist. They were helpful, kind, caring, and friendly. I have used your services twice, once for my arm and once for my leg. Both times I left very much improved and could go back to my normal routine.
Arlene M.
Treatment was delivered in a timely and professional manner. Through the treatments and home exercises I feel that my pain has been greatly reduced and I can now manage my pain at home.
Linda F.
Adam and Sue were patient with me. I came stronger each visit.
Steve was very attentive and mindful of my needs and limitations. My back after 8 visits is pain free. Success! I feel very comfortable going forward about how to manage my back pain. The staff was very good as well.
James M.
Dave Roberts is as good as it gets! He is kind, gentle, and always puts me first. He is a fabulous listener, extremely sensitive, and supported me inch by inch. Always positively reinforced while also strongly reinforced reality checks. Superb! It would be a please to refer friends to NSPT.
Detailed information, relaxed atmosphere, in-depth knowledge, Steve was very attentive and mindful of my needs and limitations. My back after 8 visits is pain free. Success! I feel very comfortable going forward about how to manage my pack pain.
James M.
After just a few sessions...I know that this was the best program for me. It has greatly improved my arthritis. The warm water allows me to exercise in a way I couldn't before. The exercises seem to lubricate my joints; the stiffness is much better.
Claire R.
For the first time in my life I feel successful exercising. I look forward to exercising in the pool because it takes away the pain.
Brian C.
Exercising in the water gives me the confidence to do an exercise fully without the worry of injury. I feel less pain doing the same core exercises in the water than I do on land. There is less pressure on my spine while I'm exercising and walking.
Michael M.
I have no pain in my hip at all while in the pool exercising. The water therapy is actually soothing, even though it's strengthening me at the same time.
Suzanne U.
I know I need to exercise for my heart. I had tried to work out in the gym, but it caused so much back pain and leg cramps I had to stop. Exercising in the water has let me return to being active and to begin being a healthy person who enjoys life to the fullest. It has been a life-saving program for me when other programs failed.
Tom C.
I have had aquatic therapy in two other clinics. Never before was the therapist in the water with me, giving me personal attention to help me perform the skills correctly. I feel I'm getting so much more out of this than I did before.
Kelley S.


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2 years philippines
2 years… its been 2 years since I had my big departure… 2 years since I wished my family and friends farewell and made the big jump to south-east Asia
It have been 2 extraordinary years, honestly.
If one would ask me if I regret my decision, then the answer would be one of those rare occasions in my life when I could tell with 100% confidence this answer:
I am happy for every minute which has been given to me here, may have it been sad or happy as the extremes showed they can be here.
Do I miss my family and friends? Yes.
Simply put, of course I miss my family and friends, and I will be happy to see them again.
But.. Would I change the last 2 years? No..
as simply put as before, I chose this life. I chose a life between the continents.. Not being here, not being there. And I am aware that my way of life will be passed on to my children… The only thing I ask for is that I hope that my children will forgive me for that heritage… that they wont be here and wont be there.. world citizens i guess…
Oh well, next week we will go to Manila (again) to visit the Embassy to do our last leg in this year long race. We will file for the Visa for Mai and Books. The goal is to move to Germany this summer, to continue our story there. 5 years is the goal, and after that heaven knows where we will go. The world is big, and it is open to us.
The only thing.. the only thing I missed here.. were the countless visitors from europe. You guys have another chance in about 5 years… don't disappoint me ;)


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Twenty Two: Happily Ever After?
Kate rolled up the last pair of socks and tucked it into the corner of her suitcase before casting her eyes around the bedroom. It was almost bare now; she had packed everything except the few items she would need before catching her aeroplane home. A few boxes containing mostly books and clothes were already on their way to her mother's home and Iris had reluctantly agreed to arrange shipping for the things which Kate couldn't fit in her suitcase.
She knew her roommate was unhappy that she was leaving New York City, but Iris was realistic enough to acknowledge that she didn't have that much choice in the matter. Kate, however, was of the opinion that going home was a good idea, all things considered. She couldn't keep renewing her visa indefinitely without any firm plans; it was time to give some serious consideration to the direction her life was taking.
To summarise - she had no job, no money and no idea what she wanted to do. And the fact that she had been about to enter into a sham marriage was, she thought, a good indication that her current mental state was more than a little screwed up. She couldn't live off her family and he friends forever. It was time to take some responsibility for herself and going home for at least a couple of months seemed to be the best way to obtain some breathing space.
Kate also needed to take the time to repair her relationship with her mother. Unlike Sam, Amanda hadn't shouted at her daughter when she learned the truth of the scheme. Instead she'd sat in stunned silence, clutching her bag between her fingers as if it was the only life raft on a sinking ship. Kate hadn't seen her mother behave like that since her father's death, and the pain she felt at being the reason for it had been enough to make her flee in tears. While Mrs Chalmers had recovered relatively quickly from the shock, Kate still believed that spending quality time together would be beneficial.
That belief meant that the only outstanding question was how to handle matters with Sam.
She hadn't had any contact with him since the awful day she and his brother had called off their plan in spectacular (and expensive) fashion. In the immediate aftermath of the wedding, Owen had urged her to stay and fight until Sam realised his error, but Kate didn't have the strength; she needed to retreat and lick her wounds until the pain lessened enough to allow her to think straight. Thankfully Iris fully understood Kate's point of view and, overriding Owen's objections, had flights to JFK booked within thirty minutes of their return to the Irvines' house.
But while six vodka and Diet Cokes had helped the flight pass in a blur, for some unknown reason the fog of agonised indecision had not yet cleared. All Kate knew for certain was that she was scared; frightened that Sam would reject her and terrified that he might not feel the same way about her anymore.
He had felt something for her, she knew; if he hadn't, he wouldn't have kissed her. However she was also aware that news of the fake wedding might have irrevocably altered his perception of her. Nothing had changed as far as Kate was concerned. She still thought about Sam all of the time and she still honestly believed that he was the man for her.
Her friends had their own opinions on the best action to take. When she spoke to Iris, her friend's view was that he did care about her – his angry and hurt reaction was surely proof of that - but she also thought that Kate needed to act before Sam concluded that she no longer cared. Owen was more blunt in expressing his views; he thought Kate was making a huge mistake in not returning to Potters Brook to see his brother. More than either girl, he was aware that there was a danger any delay would cause Sam's heart to harden against Kate. His brother could be very stubborn.
Wandering out of her bedroom, Kate walked slowly through the rest of the apartment to confirm she hadn't forgotten anything. She was alone; Owen and Iris were at the cinema together. Ostensibly they were watching Charade, but Kate suspected that a lot of the movie would go unseen.
Their new romance was another reason why Kate was keen to move out. While she knew that both of her friends would be mortified that they were making her uncomfortable, she was increasingly feeling like a third wheel. Yes, space was definitely required.
As she surveyed the living room, Kate spotted one of her training shoes sticking out from under the sofa. On her return from California she had retrieved all of her belongings from Owen's apartment and dumped them in a big pile on top of the sofa. Obviously she had missed the shoe when she later moved them to the bedroom.
It was only after she had dropped to her hands and knees to collect the errant shoe that Kate realised she hadn't seen its pair anywhere. She definitely hadn't packed it and a quick sweep under the sofa had revealed only a quarter and a rather fluffy mint. Had she left it at Owen's place?
Another fruitless search of the flat later, Kate decided that was the only explanation. Pulling on her jacket, she grabbed her wallet and the spare key for Owen's apartment. She needed that shoe.
Fifteen minutes and a short subway ride later, Kate was unlocking Owen's front door. As she pushed it open to step into the hallway, it began to register that something wasn't quite right. She could hear the noise of the television from the second bedroom in the apartment, which struck her as odd. First of all, why would Owen watch television in that room when he had a massive plasma screen in the living area? Secondly, why would Owen leave the set on when he was going out?
And then suddenly the television went silent and that was almost worse, because without sound there was nothing to shield Kate even slightly from the shock which followed.
"Owen, is that you?"
Kate froze, her hand trembling as it hovered over the light switch inside the door. She could hear his soft footsteps as he made his way towards her and wondered whether she had time to run away. Or maybe he wouldn't notice her if she just stood here in the dark and tried not to breathe...she held herself as still as possible, something which was difficult to do while her heart was in danger of racing out of control.
It was all to no avail. The overhead bulb clicked on, instantly flooding the hall with light. And standing by the switch at the other end of the passageway, looking as shocked as Kate felt, was Sam.
As her eyes adjusted to the sudden brightness, Kate blinked rapidly and wondered if she was actually hallucinating. But no, she wasn't mistaken. What was Sam doing here? Owen hadn't mentioned that his brother was visiting and she hoped he'd have thought it important enough to comment on, at least in passing!
"Sam, hi," she managed eventually when it became apparent that he was incapable of speech. "I just came for my shoe." When he didn't say anything she stepped fully inside the apartment and walked slowly up the hallway, pausing briefly in front of him. "Excuse me."
When he didn't step out of the bedroom doorway, Kate was forced to squeeze past him. She flushed as she accidentally stepped on his toes. "Sorry." She was tempted to close the bedroom door but knew that she couldn't; he was obviously staying in the room and besides, he was blocking the door. Moving to stand in front of the wardrobe, she was staring unseeing into its murky depths when Sam finally spoke.
"Your shoe?"
Kate turned. He was looking at her blankly, almost as if he couldn't believe what he was seeing, and she felt a strong rush of attraction. Even when he was unshaven, untidy and utterly confused, Sam was delectable. She didn't feel at all ready to see him - she had no idea what she was supposed to say to bridge the sudden gap between them - but it seemed fate had other ideas. She would have to do the best she could.
"Yeah. I, uh, left one of my trainers here. I can't finish packing without it," she said, then immediately and silently berated herself. Seriously, that's the best I can do? I suck.
Sam folded his arms across his chest and leaned against the door frame, his expression suddenly guarded. "Packing? Why? Are you going somewhere?"
"I'm going home," Kate said quietly. When he didn't immediately respond, she turned back to look into the closet again. Spotting her shoe in the corner, she practically dived inside to grab it. The desire to close the doors and hide in there until Sam was gone was overwhelming but somehow she was able to resist. Instead she took a deep breath and tackled the forbidden subject straight on. "I have to leave; I won't have a visa soon."
He nodded, running his hand through his hair. Sticking up all over the place, the messy brown locks looked like they hadn't been combed in a week and Kate had to fight a sudden urge to smooth them down. She was glad she'd resisted when she heard what Sam had to say next.
"Of course. Still, are you sure you've explored all avenues? Don't you have a million dollars you could invest in a new business – hey, you could start up as a wedding planner! Or maybe if you asked Owen very nicely, he'd adopt you!"
The bitterness in Sam's tone caused Kate to flinch. "Please don't."
"Why not?"
"Because you're better than that, Sam," she said quietly. "You're better than me." Shrugging slightly, she fiddled with the shoe in her hand for a moment. "I'm sorry. I would never have come if I'd known you were here."
"I wish you hadn't," Sam replied, closing his eyes as if he could block her out. He shifted position so that his back was against the frame and tipped his head backward until it rested against the wood. "I wish I hadn't come here."
For the first time, Kate saw the dark circles under his eyes and the huskiness in his voice. He was tired, she realised. She should have seen the signs earlier; she was well placed to recognise lack of sleep given that she spent her nights awake and staring at the ceiling.
"Why did you come here?" she asked softly.
"Honestly? I don't know." He opened his eyes to look straight at her. "I thought I wanted to see you. I thought I could talk to you and tell you that it didn't matter that you lied, but now that I'm here...I can't do it. Because it does matter; it matters a lot."
Kate took a step towards him. "How can I fix this?" she asked urgently. "Please, whatever it is, just tell me and I'll do it."
"It doesn't work like that, Kate," he said with a shake of his head, his eyes darting from side to side to avoid meeting her gaze. "I can't forget that what happened between us wasn't real. It wasn't you. You were dishonest and the whole thing was just a game. I don't even know who you really are."
"Yes, you do, Sam!" Her answer was vehement. "You know me; you do. The only thing I ever lied about was my relationship with Owen. Everything else- I was always myself when I was with you. I was always myself because you made me feel like that was okay. No one else has ever made me feel like that. I didn't have to try and be someone I'm not; I was enough. "
"You were enough. Of course you were."
Sam's words might have been almost inaudible but they were loud enough to send Kate's heart soaring in her chest. She crossed the room in three steps to stand directly in front of him. While he still refused to look at her, she sensed that she was close. If she pushed the subject just a little more, his resolution to shut her out of his life might crack.
"I know I screwed up really badly," she said earnestly, eyes begging for his understanding. "I lied to you and your family and that was wrong. If I could change it, I would, but I can't. You have no idea how much I regret hurting you," she said. "But you're not the only one who's suffering. This is killing me too." Dropping her shoe, she reached up to place her hands against his cheeks. "I promise you, everything that happened between us was real. You have to be believe me; you have to give me another chance. Please, Sam. Please give me a chance to show you that you're wrong about me."
For a minute she thought that she convinced him, but then he moved out of her reach and her spirits plummeted. "I can't," he ran his hand through his hair and the defeated expression he wore was almost worse than anything else. "I'm sorry, Kate, but I can't do this. You and me - it's not going to work."
Letting her hands drop, she had to swallow three times before she could get her next words past the lump in her throat. "I'm sorry, Sam. If I could take it all back, I would – but I can't. I can't. So I just- I don't know what else I can say."
"There's nothing else to say," Sam said hoarsely. "You should go." But Kate didn't move. She couldn't. Not until he spoke again. "Please, just go." His raised voice broke on the last word.
All at once her feet unglued themselves from the floor. Kate started to walk down the hall, her pace quickening as tears pricked her eyes, but even as every step took her further away she waited for Sam to stop her. Somehow she knew that he couldn't tear his eyes away from her – she could feel his gaze burning into her back – and she could sense that a request to stay was on the tip of his tongue.
It wasn't until she'd actually grasped the door handle that her hopes began to melt away. He wasn't going to change his mind. He was serious about banishing her from his life. So why was he still standing there, watching her?
She paused as a final flicker of optimism hit. Maybe he was waiting to give her one last chance to convince him she was genuine? It had to be worth a shot.
"I understand that you can't forgive me, but it doesn't change how I feel about you," she said softly. She turned her head slightly to meet his gaze directly. "I think I'm in love with you, Sam. I just wanted you to know that."
Then she opened the door and stepped through it, head held high.
It took only minutes for it to become obvious that Sam wasn't following her, but the adrenaline coursing through her veins meant that Kate was already back at the subway station before realisation hit.
It was over. She might see Sam again once or twice – it was bound to happen thanks to her friendship with Owen – but they would never be together. He didn't want her, or rather he wanted her but wasn't prepared to forgive the way they'd met. She wasn't sure whether to be infuriated with him or accept that it was partly her fault but either way, she had to try to move on.
God, he was such an arse sometimes! All right, so she'd been a bit stupid. Was that enough of a reason to write her off completely? It was because of Sam she hadn't gone through with it, after all. And it wasn't like she was expecting him to marry her immediately or anything like that. No way, she'd learned her lesson. She didn't want a Green Card that badly. Just a date or two would be enough...at first. Why wasn't he prepared to give her the benefit of the doubt? The man was clearly an idiot and she was better off without him.
Right. All she had to do was make herself believe that and she would be fine.
A train pulled into the station and after waiting for the previous passengers to disembark, Kate stepped aboard. The only seat available faced out towards the platform and she slumped down on it, gazing blankly out of the open train door. More than ever she wanted to go home. She would start over and do her best to forget about Sam.
As a sudden flash of blue caught her eye, Kate realised that forgetting wasn't going to be easy at first. Not when he was currently racing down the station's steps towards her.
"What the-" Kate started, rising to her feet. "Sam?"
He heard her shout and saw her on the train. Closely pursued by a uniformed member of the station's staff, Sam jumped over the last few stairs and sprinted onto the platform. Kate ran to the middle of the car as the doors began to close, looking around helplessly for the train's conductor or an emergency alarm or anything that might stop the train. Sam saw what was happening and with a huge leap, slid through the ever-narrowing gap shortly before it disappeared completely. The train moved off, leaving the staff member behind.
At first Kate couldn't do anything but stare dumbly at him as he tried to catch his breath. He was slightly bent over, his hands resting on his thighs for support. In his right hand, he was holding her forgotten training shoe by its laces. The murmur of conversation which had started in the carriage as Sam boarded in such spectacular fashion had now died away, but Kate was aware that their fellow passengers were still watching keenly from behind their newspapers.
"What are you doing here, Sam?" she asked eventually. It seemed a good enough place to start.
He straightened up. "You forgot your shoe," he replied, still wheezing slightly. He held it out to her and she took it, perplexed. He saw her confusion and gave an appealing shrug. "I know that you don't own much sensible footwear, so I didn't want you to leave without it."
Kate didn't know what to say. He had to start being adorable just when she wanted to get over him, didn't he? It wasn't the least bit helpful!
"Sam," she began, then stopped when she realised she didn't have the foggiest idea of how to continue. It was impossible. "What do you want from me?"
He took a step towards her. "I need to talk to you."
"What about?"
"About us." He shrugged again. "I was surprised tonight; I didn't expect you to show up. I wasn't ready and I didn't have the right words. But I have them now, if you want to hear them."
"I'm listening." Folding her arms across her chest as if she could shield herself from the pain she fully expected to follow, Kate waited.
"I was wrong. It doesn't matter if you lied about being with Owen, not if everything else was true."
She felt his words as a physical lurch in her chest. That was an admission she hadn't expected. "It was."
He nodded. "I know. I always knew it, deep down. I just didn't want to admit it. I was angry at you and it was easier if I believed what happened between us didn't mean anything to you."
"It did."
"I know. And I'm sorry I hurt you. I'll make it up to you if you'll let me." He regarded her solemnly. "You don't ever have to be someone you're not with me, Kate. You are enough. You always will be."
Her eyes were filling with tears but he wasn't going to get off that easy. Not after what he'd put her through. "You're a complete arse, do you know that?"
He smiled. "No, I'm a complete ass. What self-respecting American would say 'arse'?" Kate rolled her eyes. "And while that might be true, I'm also the ass who thinks he's in love with you."
Okay, maybe she was going to forgive him after all.
Her heart singing, Kate dropped her shoe and opened her arms. Sam met her halfway across the carriage and she wrapped her arms around his neck as he tipped her back onto her heels and into a dip.
Kate smiled up into his eyes as she remembered the last time he'd held her like this, just as he'd intended she should. It was the day her mother had arrived in California and if she recalled correctly, her choice of footwear had been the cause of it then too.
"I really wanted you to kiss me that day," she confided quietly, unclasping one of her hands so that she could smooth his hair back from his face.
"I really wanted to kiss you that day," he replied. "I really want to kiss you now."
"So what are you waiting for?" she teased.
He smirked. "For you to quit babbling."
"Hey! I'm not babb-" Kate's protest was prematurely ended when Sam pressed a finger to her lips.
"I like it when you babble, remember?" he said. "I hope you never stop."
But just in case, she kissed him before she could start again.
And it only took me five and half years to finish this. :-) This story was a real learning experience for me - it's taught me how not to write! I started without a plan or any idea of where the story was going to go beyond the basic ending and that is clearly not an approach that works for me. But while I'm not very happy with the end result, I am pleased I was able to see it through to the end. The lessons I've learned here will be invaluable when I'm writing in the future. They certainly helped when I wrote 'Free Love' in the middle of all this.
Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed it, at least a little. And it would be much appreciated if you could spare the time for even a short review. Thank you!


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The use of three dimensional drawings or renderings is a great asset in the design of a new home. One of the challenges I run into quite often is working through the elevations or exterior views of the house with my customers. Many times my clients find it difficult to look at a typical 2D or Two Dimensional drawing and visualize the depth of field or full perspective. The answer is the use of 3D Renderings to give them a much more completed picture that allows them to better understand and see the full perspective view of the home design.
The image above shows the completed 2D Front Elevation of the home as it shows in the completed house plans set. This drawing is mainly to aid the contractors in the construction of the home and provides a lot of valuable information when seen in full view with all of the notes and dimensions showing. It is not meant to be a pretty picture but a working informational drawing. As you see in the 2D drawing all of the lines are on a single plain or show as flat with no perspective or depth. Also the center of view is the dead center of the drawing so it is hard to see for example that the roof ridge does not really look that high when seen in 3 dimension at say 6 feet above the ground level.
The 3D rendering above shows the same house front elevation in three dimensions with a lot of finish details added to complete the picture. In the design process you really do not need all of the finer details to make decisions but having the ability to look at the elevation in a real world view is very valuable in making key decisions for the completed home design. Seeing it as it will really look with all of the landscaping and materials (Fully Detailed) to be used is can be an important addition to any home design project as well.
In addition to having the ability to see the home from the exterior many of today's CAD design programs can give you the same realistic views of the interior of the house.
Below are some examples of interior 3D views made to help the client see how things will look in areas of concern for them. Again the use of 3 dimension renderings proves a valuable tool in getting the customers home exactly the way they want it to be built while making key decisions easier to make.
Above is an image looking from the living room across the dining room and kitchen area. This shot was used to help the clients decide on several finishes mainly the use of exposed beams.
The image above is the same home looking from the dining room across the living room. We used this view to work out the layout of the gable windows.
This image above is another home view looking from the dining room across the living room. This view was used to make decisions on the fireplace stone finish and mantle as well as beams or no beams.
The use of 3D goes along with the old saying "A picture is worth a thousand words" as they provides volumes of valuable information to the overall house design process as well as peace of mind for the client as they can see their ideas and address their concerns and desires for the home in a realistic view. Used as a method either to provide the full completed fully detailed 3D rendering showing landscaping, furniture and materials or just a simple slightly detailed image is a great tool to add to your new house plan design. The more information made available the easier it is for my customers to make key decisions and eliminates guess work and surprises.


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Neal 'Rudy' Rickner is the head of strategy and operation at Mikani, one of the GOOG/Alphabet X companies that is trying to make high-altitude power generation kites. He is also, and depending on the time of day, more importantly a father, husband, and Marine fighter pilot. His take on how to balance everything, and grow despite feeling like a failure (which he most certainly is not), is instructive.
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The Community Research and Development Information Service (CORDIS) is the European Commission's primary source of results from the projects funded by the EU's framework programmes for research and innovation (FP1 to Horizon 2020). Recently CORDIS has published some news about the real-time sampling and monitoring system developed on EU project ODORPREP.
The system incorporates feedback from local people with fast laboratory testing, meeting the latest EU standards on what constitutes a bad smell in the air. The Italian company LabService Analytica developed and tested the system in its home country and is now selling its system to local authorities and environmental consultancies.


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Not so fast! To insinuate, we, the female population prefer to 'copy' someone else's style rather than create our own...GASP!? Could this really be the case? Do we not prefer to put our individual styleprint on our outfits? Although, there appears to be an entire industry devoted to what the biggest celeb is wearing. After all, if the Duchess of Cambridge so much as puts on a smile, it sells out! But that does not mean we can't put our own punctuation mark on a trend!
Men throw on jeans with little regard for what goes with it. We, the opposite sex, then borrow them and turn them into something hot or just hotter! The beauty of these ageless dungarees is, they embody comfort, they're forever funky and if you just want them for germinating your geraniums, that's completely acceptable too. BUT if fashion fun is your thing, add a pair of jacquard print booties, add a belted blazer, and pull your hair up like you just don't care! Poof! You're a fashion diva! Not that you weren't already!
Unless your dwelling is a grand Scottish castle, or you were the inventor of the colour blue, like the rest of us, you don't get your twenty dollar bills from your back yard tree. In short, you want to maximize your wardrobe! And jeans can do that. Dress them them up, dress them down or just go it simple (but sexy). Here's a great contrast to the ruggedness of the jeans. Feminine, flirty, irresistible.
The fashion pages are currently filled with stripes and dots. An easy pairing is this black and white with jeans or pretty much anything you have in mind. Simple, yet fresh.
Here are a few more ideas...a slight bend on the usual white shirt, tie the front for a bit of a sexy flair, slip a chain belt through the loops, and top it off with this crop sweater. OR wear the sweater alone, buttoned up as a top with a string of pearls. Cardigans are such a wardrobe work horse!
The same pair of jeans, just never needs to looks the same on any two people. Simply add a hat, a scarf, tie it in an unusual way, funky boots or a bold, unexpected necklace. Or add your broach to your hair bun, for a different approach. Any number of ways to put your personal stamp on a look. But I truly feel the best accessory (if you can call it that), is your posture. Because no matter what is ripped, torn, shredded or uneven....somehow, great posture and an air of confidence, make it look like it's meant to be! You trend setter you!!
Yours in Fashion passion...
Suzanne M.
'Create your own style, it will always be 'in'!' ~ Wendy Sefcik


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not a great day in the land of the saints....
Carol · Jan. 17, 2011
i just talked to nicole and jenny had 2 seizures in the past 24 hours.
daisy-fae who is still with my family is seriously ill and in at the vets.
and ginger who has been with tammy for the past couple of years may be ending her life today.
just a little bit about these wonderful animals who came thru our doors.
jenny came up from LA last march...a plain little black lab with a diagnosis of end stage liver disease and an almost constant head tremor. we expected jenny to die within a few weeks...but jenny had her own ideas on this. she rallied here and her head tremors decreased to infrequent...she really enjoyed living here, especially the forays down to the bottom field and unlimited cookie treats. when nicole asked to take her home..i was hestitant. i really did not want to rock her boat with a move when she was doing well and well settled here. but nicole is such an awesome home i decided to take the risk. jenny has had a lot of fun, the best of care and a ton of love....jenny found the home of her dreams.
she had a tough time around xmas time but she is a strong dog and she rallied. nicole is really hoping these were just isolated, random seizures and it doesn't mean anything too serious right now.
ginger came into saints as a totally traumatized cat...she was hiding constantly in her original home and she continued to hide constantly here. i think we had her for at least two weeks before i discovered she was a partial manx cat with only a 2 inch tail. tammy felt so sorry for this unhappy and frightened little cat so she took her home and lavished her with tammy's unique form of totally spoiling cats. cats in tammy's care have beds in pretty much every single place that they ever think to lie down. she will follow a favorite but discontinued food of theirs right across the border and bring it home. ginger probably for the first time in her life had a person who dedicated herself to helping ginger find comfort and happiness. i believe she is 18 yrs old now and all i know for sure is that when ginger thinks of her wonderful life, her memories are full of the care and love that filled her last couple of years.
daisy-fae came in many years ago...before i started saints, before i started katies place. she was a foster cat for another rescue i volunteered for..i think it had to be way back in 1998. daisy was a young cat who had been hit by a car and she suffered neurological damage. at first she couldn't walk at all and then when she finally could walk...she often walked a few steps and then did a full somersault..it took a few months to fully regain her balance but daisy was a strong and determined cat.
when i started KP..i moved her from her a SANS foster to a KP foster and when i started saints i moved her from a kp foster to a saints foster and that is how she stayed. when we moved to the first saints site, i decided to leave 3 of the cats with my family...none of them liked living with a ton of other cats so this for them all seemed right.
so daisy stayed with my family as a saints permanent foster..brian and jenn fed her, cared for her and made sure she had all of the love in the world. i kept an eye on her whenever there were any concerns and made sure she had all of the correct and appropriate medical care she deserved.
daisy is a very special cat...she likes to visit the neighbors, she has her in and out and time to go hunting routine. but most of all she just loved being up close and in the arms of her family.
she has the softest fur..she has always felt like she was part chinchilla and she never ever shed! she has the unique ability when in someones arms to make all of her bones melt away and disappear....she is just that kind of thru and thru very soft cat.
i talked to the vet tonight..it doesn't look good. she was in a couple of weeks ago for being unwell and nothing showed up on the exam or bloodwork. today they did a chest xray cuz she has lost even more weight and her breathing is much too fast. her ,lungs are filled with fluid and it looks like the xrays are showing a large pleural mass. they are giving her lasix today to move that fluid out and will be repeatuing the xrays tomorrow and hopefully have a better view of what is going on.
jenn was already in tears when i called her and brian is pretty upset too..they both know that none of this for daisy is very good news.
i have been gone for 6 years now and they have in my absence loved daisy, every minute of every day...and daisy loved them just as much.
so fingers crossed for all of the saints (and their caregivers) who don't actually live here...but tonight especially for jenny and ginger and daisy fae...they all need all of our positive energy and loving thoughts on this very difficult day.


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"The Internet Is a Place Where People Cry About Bullshit" ⇥ motherjones.com
Ben Dreyfuss responds to the utter ridiculous Emoji Horse Violence Scandal of 2015 for Mother Jones:
Is merely mentioning the reality that horses are shot when they are lame outrageous? If you are outraged by the fact that horses are shot when they are lame, be outraged about the fact that horses are shot when they are lame, not someone remarking on the fact that horses are shot when they are lame.
I am as ardent a defender of equality and as passionate an opponent of prejudice and discrimination as you will ever meet, but even I am increasingly finding the internet uptight and humourless. Jokes don't need to be based around a degrading or deliberately offensive attitude, but every tweet is now picked over to find something outrageous. There are lots of reasons for you to be justifiably concerned; don't conflate those with off-the-cuff jokes. They're not worthy of your constructed outrage.


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Minutes of the 2012-09-05 IAB Teleconference (Business Meeting)
1. Roll-call, agenda-bash, administrivia, minutes
1.1. Attendance
- Bernard Aboba (IAB Chair)
- Mary Barnes (IAB Executive Director)
- Marc Blanchet
- Ross Callon
- Alissa Cooper
- Spencer Dawkins
- Mat Ford (ISOC Liaison)
- Joel Halpern
- David Kessens
- Danny McPherson
- Jon Peterson
- Hannes Tschofenig
- Robert Sparks (IESG Liaison)
- Jari Arkko
- Lars Eggert (IRTF chair)
- Russ Housley (IETF chair)
- Cindy Morgan (IAB Executive Assistant)
- Dave Thaler
1.2. Meeting Minutes
The minutes from the 25 July 2012 meeting with the IEEE leadership have been approved by the IAB – the IEEE 802 approval is pending. he IETF 84 Technical Plenary Minutes are approved (including Dave's updates). [Note: Bernard has since uploaded these to the proceedings]. The minutes of the 22 August 2012 Business meeting and the 29 August 2012 Tech chat and business meetings remain under review.
2. IAB Schedule
It was agreed to hold business meetings on September 12 and 19, 2012. September 26 is the BOF Coordination Call. The October 3, 2012 meeting will be a Tech Chat.
3. Liaison updates
3.1 ISOC Liaison
–Begin ISOC Liaison written report–
Internet Society Liaison Report to the IAB 31 August 2012 Topics: I. OpenStand affirmation of principles for the modern standards paradigm II. NSTIC IDESG meeting in Chicago III. WTPF 2013 IV. APEC I. OpenStand affirmation of principles for the modern standards paradigm ISOC has been engaged in developing and the launch of the OpenStand affirmation of principles for the modern paradigm of global standards development (http://open-stand.org/). II. NSTIC Identity Ecosystem Steering Group meeting in Chicago The US National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) program held an initial meeting of the Identity Ecosystem Steering Group (IDESG) in Chicago, IL 15-16 August 2012. Several members of the ISOC Trust and Identity team were in attendance as observers including Lucy Lynch, Karen O'Donoghue, Robin Wilton, and Christine Runnegar. This meeting focused on the initial establishment of the IDESG, election of Management Council members, and the formation of an initial set of working committees. ISOC staff participated in working committees on Governance, Standards, Security, Privacy, and International Coordination. The initial charter and bylaws under which the IDESG is operating have several issues and are being revised by a Governance Task Force. This work is expected to be completed in 90 days and will address issues such as liaisons to existing external standards organizations active in this space, observer versus member roles, and international participation. Once the IDESG reaches a greater level of stability and maturity, it will be more feasible to assess the potential long term impact of the organization. III. WTPF 2013 ISOC is developing a new submission to the ITU World Telecommunications Policy Forum 2013. In close collaboration with ICANN and the NRO, we are finalising an information document on RPKI emphasising that 1/ RPKI is a standard developed for Internet registries; 2/ The proper venue for discussion of issues related to this technology is the IETF's SIDR Working Group, and; 3/ IETF standards development processes are transparent and open to all stakeholders. IV. APEC ISOC was granted guest status at the last APEC TEL MIN meeting (7-8 August, St. Petersburg). This Forum is showing a growing interest in Internet-related policies. The initial draft of the 2012 Ministerial Declaration contained a problematic "Web 3.0" proposal from Russia. Some member states, in cooperation with guests from the Internet community, were successful in having the difficult language removed. ISOC was represented by Constance Bommelaer.
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3.2. IESG Liaison
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Covering 5 Aug to 5 Sep: Working Groups Creation: - A proposed charter for RMCAT is in external review Rechartering: - The DIME and IPSECME WG charters were updated. Conclusion: - none
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3.3. RFC Editor Liaison
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1. RSE Report Update on Active Projects * RFC Format At the RFC Format BoF during IETF 84, several possible solutions to question of what format RFCs should take going forward were reviewed. Since trying to direct the conversation early on towards requirements rather than solutions failed, I have been deriving the requirements from the pain points and conversation around the proposed formats. A draft of those requirements has been started with the RSE and ISE as co-authors. The first draft has been reviewed by the RPC and will be sent out for broader review in the next two weeks. The goal is to publish this document as an I-D by October 12, 2012. * RFC Style Guide An I-D document of the new Style Guide has gone out for focused feedback. While there are several sections relating to the Format that will be added prior to publication, there is enough unrelated-to-Format content that this will be published for public discussion before October 12, 2012. Other items of note: * REFEDs, a group that has indicated a desire to become a new stream in to the RFC Series, is still actively pursuing this goal. Based on the most recent conversations, they see RFC 5743 that established the IRTF stream as a good analog to their own efforts. The exact process on creating a new stream is still under discussion, and a new I-D will be drafted to define those steps. This will likely come up for more extensive conversations at IETF 86. 2. RFC Production Center SLA and Stats * Average processing times are 3.5 weeks for RFC-Editor-timed states. The RPC is working through recent bursts of documents that have been released into EDIT (includes documents approved for pub and documents released from MISSREF).
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3.4. IRTF Chair
Nothing to report beyond what was in the IRTF report at IETF-84.
4. Technical Plenary Feedback
The feedback indicates that some people think the tech plenary is still too long. There is too much reporting similar to Marc's feedback on the list. It was discussed as to whether the plenaries can be shortened again. The IETF 84 plenaries were 2.5 hours.
It was noted that we had one plenary until we did administrative restructuring, when we created two. The IAB used to share the single plenary with the IESG. Prior to the administrative restructuring this seemed to work fine. However, since then, Russ has found the single plenary to be a killer as IETF chair.
Since the decision on plenary configuration and length is up to the IESG, it was noted that the IAB should defer this discussion until Russ can weigh in. The IAB would need to coordinate any changes to the scheduling of the plenaries.
Some people think we don't need to have a technical topic at every IETF meeting. Then we could have one plenary. Or we could have a briefer technical topic — one speaker for 30 minutes. Every IETF doesn't have to have the same plenary arrangement.
Since the feedback was just a (small) sample, we can't necessarily derive a clear confusion — but the topic is worth following up on.
Action items:
- David Kessens to obtain overall comments and post to the IAB
- Keep this on the agenda for a forthcoming meeting (when Russ is attending).
5. IETF 85 Technical Plenary Topic
Richard Shockey has suggested that the IAB consider "The End of POTS" as the topic for the Technical Plenary at IETF 85. He also volunteered to help find speakers (suggestions include officials from the CRTC and FCC). If the focus is purely on "policy" it was suggested that a lunch session might be more appropriate; IETF attendees typically expect a technical discussion at the technical plenary. There are also technical aspects (such as transition to IP of Fax, TTY/TDD, Emergency Services, etc.) that could be discussed. There was discussion about whether discussion of the interaction of regulation and technology (such as in PAWS WG) would make sense.
Alissa Cooper suggested an alternative topic: Network performance measurement. There has been discussion of the potential need for additional work in this area, relating to a desire to better characterize the performance (mostly of access networks). For example, Henning Schulzrinne (FCC CTO) has been active in this area.
Action items: Alissa (Network Performance Measurement) and Hannes (End of POTS) would further develop their Technical Plenary proposals. Additional discussion would occur next week, hopefully with a decision on direction shortly thereafter.
6. "Internet Collaboration" effort
There was discussion of IAB participation on the "Internet Collaboration" mailing list and conference calls. Constance B. of the ISOC typically chairs the calls. Matt Ford of ISOC agreed to add email@example.com as well as Joel Halpern to the mailing list. Ross Callon will also be added to the list. The IETF Chair alias is already on the list.
Action items: Mat Ford to add Joel Halpern and Ross Callon to the mailing list and Mary to add some information to the wiki.
7. Liaison Oversight Program Update
There was discussion of whether the IAB needed to appoint a new liaison to OMA. At this time there is no obvious candidate. Spencer's recommendation was not to reappoint an OMA liaison.
An IETF/IEEE 802 leadership coordination call is scheduled after the IAB meeting. There are two topics: RFC 4441bis and the list of topics on which coordination may be needed. The Liaison Oversight Program will handle the development of RFC 4441bis. The expectation is that the author team will begin developing text which will become an IAB work item.
The RFC 4441bis team will be a relatively small group including both IETF and IEEE 802 authors. Once a draft is available, IAB members as well as the IETF and IEEE 802 community will be given the opportunity to review and comment. However, the author team is being kept small so the work proceeds efficiently. Those who are concerned about the potential areas of cooperation will be kept in the loop but don't need to be included in every conversation relating to RFC 4441bis. Therefore the RFC 4441bis effort and the coordination effort are separate.
Action items: Spencer to compose a note to OMA indicating that we are not re-appointing a liaison. Dan/Spencer to post a summary of the IETF/IEEE 802 coordination call to the IAB mailing list.
8. Segregated Queuing
Spencer stated that he believes RFC 3714 is worth revising. It's more than just to say "use segregated queues" — it involves some topics from the Congestion Control workshop that are out of scope for RMCAT.
A question was raised as to whether this really an update to 3714 or an addendum to RFC 5290 (usefulness of best efforts). Segregated queues sounds more like RFC 5290, particularly if it is implemented using ECN, stochastic queuing or CoDel. Coordination of DSCP code points is not required. RFC 3714 is badly out of date, so it might not be worth revising.
It was noted that we need to talk to existing authors if we choose to revise an existing document.
Action item: Spencer to look at RFC 5290 as well as RFC 3714 and report back next week.
9. RFC 2870bis
There is nothing new to report yet. IAB has been cc'ed on the email thread.
10. Congestion Control Workshop Followup
Spencer has sent the meeting minutes to the participant mailing list. A deadline for any feedback is set for September 12. Hannes is working on the workshop report.
Action item: Hannes will send a link to the workshop report document to the IAB list.
11. Affirmation of the Modern Global Standards Paradigm
An Internet-Draft capturing the statement has been circulated. It was noted that sorting out the content of section 1 should not gate adoption by the IAB. Section 1 did not go out for comment to the IETF list. It is text from the press release and the web site. This is not necessarily clear from the current teext.
An alternative would be to remove section 1 from the document.
The IAB agrees to adopt the document, to be posted as draft-iab-modern-paradigm. Once it has been posted, the IAB will work on figuring out how to deal with Section 1.
12. Emergency Service Program (Hannes)
a. Liaison to M493
Hannes is currently at the M493 meeting. There has been discussion on the EMSERV Program list about what the goal of a liaison to M493 is.
Action: Hannes will arrange teleconferences of the EMSERV Program members to develop proposed liaison text for the IAB.
b. Updates to Emergency Service Program Membership
Hannes proposed to add Marc Linsner to the EMSERV Program List. Richard Barnes, while on the EMSERV list is no longer an ECRIT WG chair. Roger Marshall is on the list and is an ECRIT WG Chair. Given the relevance to ECRIT WG it is desirable to have both Chairs participating.
IAB approves adding Marc Linsner to the EMSERV program and mailing list.
Action item: Marc Linsner and Jean-Jacques Sahel (previously approved as an EMSERV Program Member) to be added to the EMSERV mailing list and the EMSERV program description on the IAB website.
13. Web Security Program
The IESG, ISOC and W3C are active in the area of Web Security. Hannes reported that a potential Web Security workshop is not planned for IETF 85. However, at IETF 85 there will be a BOF on HTTP security. Also, Lucy Lynch of ISOC is organizing a Web Security lunch. Harry Halpin will do the same at W3C TPAC.
At the IAB retreat, Harald Alvestrand indicated that he believed there was a potential need for work on WebRTC identity. One potential consideration is the relationship between the identity used in signaling (e.g., SIP From: field/PAI/RFC 4474, XMPP JID, etc.) and the identity asserted in media authentication (e.g., DTLS/SRTP with IdP). There is also ongoing work on the WebPKI trust model. Hannes noted that there is a new websec list.
The last conference call between the IAB and the W3C TAG occurred in 2011. There are a number of topics which might be useful to discuss in a subsequent conference call or a face to face meeting.
Now that the IESG has sharpened their thinking, the IAB should have a clearer idea on what issues are left to consider. It would be useful to organize a call or two to refine the program description. Invitees would include potential Web Security Program members, Sean Turner, Mark Nottingham, W3C folks, Harald Alvestrand. After that a meeting could be scheduled at IETF 85 with the goal of providing a Web Security Program description to the IAB for discussion and potential approval.
Action items:
- Hannes to organize conference calls and a Web Security meeting at IETF 85, with the goal of providing a program description for discussion and approval at the Thursday breakfast.
- Hannes to work with Mark Nottingham to organize a conference call with the W3C TAG.
- Hannes to forward link to new websec mailing list to the IAB.


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7th February, Thursday
Next-gen HDB flats will be better designed: Khaw
Source: Business Times
The future of Singapore will look like Punggol, National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan said Wednesday, but just how might this pan out?
Mr Khaw told Parliament that the next generation of public housing would be even more comfortable and better designed, holding up Housing and Development Board precincts at Punggol South as an example.
Newer neighbourhoods, such as Punggol, were planned as smaller estates, HDB said in response to queries. Each Punggol precinct is made up of between 1,000 and 3,000 homes.
There is also more intensive land use, it said, pointing to the gross plot ratio (GPR) of about 3-3.5 in Punggol. This compares with earlier public housing developments in the 1970s and 1980s in older towns such as Ang Mo Kio, Bedok and Clementi, where GPR ranged from 1.8 to 2.8.
To maintain liveability, planners had to exercise creativity.
For example, some carparks were integrated with housing blocks, covering the first few floors. To maintain a sense of space, HDB's planners executed ideas such as communal gardens on the rooftops of integrated carparks.
Each precinct at Punggol also shares a "common green" of about 0.4-0.7 of a hectare in size within walking distance from each block, compared with the 1-1.5 ha neighbourhood parks shared by 4,000 to 6,000 households in older estates serving a wider catchment.
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Bill gives more teeth to Controller of Housing
Source: Business Times
The Controller of Housing will be empowered to require developers to disclose any benefits they provide to home buyers - including reimbursements of stamp duty, discounts and vouchers - and to publish the information, under an amendment Bill introduced for first reading in Parliament Wednesday.
The move will boost transparency on home prices, say industry players.
This is one of the changes contained in the Housing Developers (Control and Licensing) (Amendment) Bill - which will be tabled for its second reading at a future Parliament seating.
The changes will empower the Controller of Housing to require developers to submit to it information on sales transactions in their projects such as the purchase price and agreements (for instance by a developer to reimburse a buyer for stamp duty paid on his purchase). The Bill will also allow the controller to publish the information or use it for compilations, analysis, research studies or surveys.
Analysts reckon that when the new rules take effect, URA's price indices could take a downward adjustment. A property consultant suggests URA could ask developers to adjust price data for units they have sold since the start of 2012.
Market watchers agreed that the impending change will promote greater transparency in the property market. With the end of this form of "price protection", the true property values will be made public and valuations would come down, said one property agent who declined to be named.
In addition to enabling URA to collect and publish more comprehensive and timely information on transacted prices of private homes, amendments to the Bill will also regulate the set-up of showflats, to ensure greater accuracy in developers' representation of housing units offered for sale. Moreover, the criteria for granting licences to housing developers will be tightened.
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Enough homes so young S'poreans 'need not worry'
Source: The Straits Times
Some 200,000 homes will be ready by 2016, said National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan Wednesday in Parliament, as he sought to assure Singaporeans that progress is being made in "relieving the strains we feel today".
Of these, 111,159 are HDB flats, 9,800 are executive condominiums and 76,600 are private property units.
And even as those projects are going on, the Government is continuing to launch more flats and sell land to developers.
Once the current backlog of demand is cleared, said Mr Khaw, the Housing Board will start to build up a "meaningful stock of unsold HDB flats to meet the needs of couples who may need housing urgently".
He revealed that for the longer term, the Ministry of National Development (MND) has reserved sufficient land to develop another half a million housing units.
If fully realised, this would increase housing stock at a proportion that is double the projected population growth, he noted. This is a kiasu approach to give planners plenty of buffer, he said.
Mr Khaw also reassured young Singaporeans that flat prices are within their reach, especially since he has delinked the prices of Build-To-Order (BTO) flats from the resale market.
Since Mr Khaw took over the housing portfolio in 2011, he has unpegged the prices of BTO flats from resale flats in the vicinity.
So, BTO prices are stabilised by "increasing the government subsidy when resale prices rise, instead of following resale prices up", he explained. This will continue until the resale market stabilises, he said.
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International Markets
Outlook remains hazy as UK home prices fall in Jan
Source: Business Times
UK house prices slipped in January, according to a report, which said the outlook for the property market remains unclear.
Home values fell 0.2 per cent from the previous month to an average £162,932 (S$316,800). From a year earlier, values rose 1.1 per cent.
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Type locality: The name "Dugger Formation" was used by Wier (1950, 1952, p. 17) in describing rocks exposed in secs. 31 and 32, T. 8 N., R. 7 W., and secs. 5 and 6, T. 7 N., R. 7 W., 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of Dugger, Sullivan County, Indiana (Burger and Hasenmueller, 1986).
History of usage:
Revised contact: Wier's descriptions (1950, 1952, p. 17) placed the lower boundary of the formation at the top of the Alum Cave Limestone Member; later, however, this boundary was lowered to include the Alum Cave and the underlying black shale (Wier in unpublished manuscripts; Wier and Gray, 1961). As now recognized, the Dugger Formation extends from the top of the Springfield Coal Member of the Petersburg Formation to the top of the Danville Coal Member (Burger, 1970; Burger and Hasenmueller, 1986).
The Dugger Formation, the uppermost formation in the Carbondale Group, includes, in ascending order, the Bucktown, Herrin, Hymera, and Danville Coal Members; the Alum Cave, Antioch, Providence, and Universal Limestone Members; the Anvil Rock and Bridge Junction Sandstone Members; and unnamed beds of clay, sandstone, and shale (Burger and Hasenmueller, 1986). The basal unit of the formation is commonly an unnamed black fissile shale that contains fish remains and concretions of ironstone and limestone as much as 3 ft (0.9 m) in diameter (Wier, unpublished manuscripts; Burger, 1970). In places, a thin pyritic limestone underlies the black shale (Wier, 1952, p. 15).
The Dugger Formation is underlain by the Petersburg Formation of the Carbondale Group and overlain by the Shelburn Formation of the McLeansboro Group (Burger and Hasenmueller, 1986).
The Dugger is correlative with the upper part of the Carbondale Formation and lower part of the Shelburn Formation of Illinois and western Kentucky (The Tri-State Committee on Correlation of the Pennsylvanian System in the Illinois Basin, 2001).
Regional Indiana usage:
Illinois Basin (COSUNA 11)
Misc/Abandoned Names:
Geologic Map Unit Designation:
Note: Hansen (1991, p. 52) in Suggestions to authors of the reports of the United States Geological Survey noted that letter symbols for map units are considered to be unique to each geologic map and that adjacent maps do not necessarily need to use the same symbols for the same map unit. Therefore, map unit abbreviations in the Indiana Geologic Names Information System should be regarded simply as recommendations.
COSUNA areas and regional terminology
Names for geologic units vary across Indiana. The Midwestern Basin and Arches Region COSUNA chart (Shaver, 1984) was developed to strategically document such variations in terminology. The geologic map (below left) is derived from this chart and provides an index to the five defined COSUNA regions in Indiana. The regions are generally based on regional bedrock outcrop patterns and major structural features in Indiana. (Click the maps below to view more detailed maps of COSUNA regions and major structural features in Indiana.)
COSUNA areas and numbers that approximate regional bedrock outcrop patterns and major structural features in Indiana.
Major tectonic features that affect bedrock geology in Indiana.
Burger, A. M., 1970, Dugger Formation, in Shaver, R. H., Burger, A. M., Gates, G. R., Gray, H. H., Hutchison, H. C., Keller, S. J., Patton, J. B., Rexroad, C. B., Smith, N. M., Wayne, W. J., and Wier, C. E., Compendium of rock-unit stratigraphy in Indiana: Indiana Geological Survey Bulletin 43, p. 49.
Burger, A. M., and Hasenmueller, N. R., 1986, Dugger Formation, in Shaver, R. H., Ault, C. H., Burger, A. M., Carr, D. D., Droste, J. B., Eggert, D. L., Gray, H. H., Harper, Denver, Hasenmueller, N. R., Hasenmueller, W. A., Horowitz, A. S., Hutchison, H. C., Keith, B. D., Keller, S. J., Patton, J. B., Rexroad, C. B., and Wier, C. E., Compendium of Paleozoic rock-unit stratigraphy in Indiana–a revision: Indiana Geological Survey Bulletin 59, p. 39.
Hansen, W. R., 1991, Suggestions to authors of the reports of the United States Geological Survey (7th ed.): Washington, D.C., U.S. Geological Survey, 289 p.
Shaver, R. H., coordinator, 1984, Midwestern basin and arches region–correlation of stratigraphic units in North America (COSUNA): American Association of Petroleum Geologists Correlation Chart Series.
The Tri-State Committee on Correlation of the Pennsylvanian System in the Illinois Basin, 2001, Toward a more uniform stratigraphic nomenclature for rock units (formations and groups) of the Pennsylvanian System in the Illinois Basin: Indiana Geological Survey, Illinois Basin Consortium Illinois Basin Studies 5, 26 p.
Wier, C. E., 1950, Geology and coal deposits of the Jasonville quadrangle, Clay, Greene, and Sullivan Counties, Indiana: U.S. Geological Survey Coal Investigations Map C 1, scale 1:24,000.
Wier, C. E., 1952, Geology and mineral deposits of the Jasonville quadrangle, Indiana: Indiana Geological Survey Bulletin 6, 34 p.
Wier, C. E., and Gray, H. H., 1961, Geologic map of the Indianapolis 1° x 2° quadrangle, Indiana and Illinois, showing bedrock and unconsolidated deposits: Indiana Geological Survey Regional Geologic Map, Indianapolis Sheet, scale 1:250,000.
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