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The Principal has overall responsibility for the children, staff and resources within the Centre. The Principal provides leadership and management to ensure a continuing quality education for all students enrolled at the Centre, a cohesive collaborative staff and inter-campus continuity. The Principal is primarily located at the Padbury site.
Deputy Principals
The Deputy Principals are responsible for the day to day management of their allocated sites. This also includes managing staff, monitoring student progress and communicating with parents.
Manager Corporate Services
The Centre's Manager Corporate Services is responsible for all school financial matters as well as human resource system processing.
School Officer
The School Officers are responsible for administration matters, general enquiries and bus/conveyance enquiries.
Library Officer
The Library Officer is responsible for purchasing and maintaining school resources and the operation of school library systems.
The Teacher is responsible for the care, safety and educational progress of students. They develop, modify and teach educational programs, monitor student progress and report to parents.
Speech Pathologists
Speech Pathologists are responsible for monitoring the language programs by collaborating with teachers on language objectives and learning programs. They are also responsible for increasing people's knowledge about language. This is done via parent and teacher workshops, and teacher consultations.
Education Assistants (EAs)
Education Assistants are responsible to classroom teachers and the deputy principals. They are under the direction and supervision of a teacher, and/or speech pathologist and do not have direct responsibility for the management, teaching or control of students.
Support Officers, Speech and Language
SOSLs work in the Outreach Service and work with public mainstream primary schools. The focus is on capacity building of teachers.
School Psychologist
The School Psychologist is responsible for psychological assessment, student counselling and participation in planning for challenging behaviours and social difficulties.
Network Support Officer (NSO)
Our NSO maintains the school's information technology network across all of our sites. They also provide technical support to all staff.


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Keeping still is overrated. From twirling your pen, to drumming your fingers, to shaking your leg, fidgeting is common among kids and adults alike, and it can actually be good for you. Fidgeting typically involves a repetitive activity, which clears the way for your brain to focus in on more complicated matters. Fidgeting can help you concentrate, keep calm, and think more creatively. Here are some fun fidget toys to help people of all ages stay on task and be more productive.
1. Spinner Squad Fidget Spinners (Top Trenz)
Fidget spinners are the hottest toy trend right now, with kids flocking to corner stores and begging parents for these fidget-friendly finds. While these toys can become distracting in a school setting, there are plenty of reasons to say "yes" to these spinning things.
These tri-shaped trinkets feature ball bearings that allow them to spin around a center with a simple flick. Spin them endlessly on a table or even pinch one in your fingers and watch it go. With lots companies cranking these out, Top Trenz' Spinner Squad are the highest quality fidget spinners we've seen. These little toys can spin up to four minutes, and can withstand some fumbles while you perfect tricks like the one-finger spin. Fidget Spinners are a great way to keep your hands occupied and help your mind stay sharp.
2. Squigz (Fat Brain Toys)
Love popping bubble wrap? Here's the next best thing: Squigz. These colorful little suckers from Fat Brain Toys stick to virtually any flat surface and can even stick to each other. Fidgety folks can stick, stack, and pull them apart with a satisfying pop. To the window, to the wall: make any surface a fidgety area with Squigz.
3. Tangle Therapy (Tangle Toys)
This tangly, twistable tool is not only fun, but therapeutic as well. Tangle is a compact fidget toy that encourages endless twisting and turning. Composed of multi-colored elbow pieces covered in texturized rubber, users can snap, bend, and squeeze it. Fidgeting with the Tangle provides a unique tactile experience. For those who have trouble concentrating or focusing, Tangle is a great way to improve those skills while having a little fun.
4. Morph (ORB Toys)
For some satisfying stress relief and creative fun, fidgety people can give Morph a squeeze. New from ORB Toys, Morph is a special squishy compund that will never dry out. It gets softer as you play with it, allowing for endless and addictive fidgety enjoyment (fair warning: it's hard to put down). It's lightweight and leaves almost no mess. Squeeze it, mold it, stretch it, and even bounce to your heart's content. Plus, it's gluten-free.
5. Thumb Chucks (Zing Toys)
Thumb Chucks will provide a real exercise for the fingers. Zing Toys' Thumb Chucks are two small rubber balls connected by a durable strap. The point of this fidget toy is to flick your wrists and fingers to send the balls swinging through the air and rolling across your hand in creative ways. Thanks to LED lights, the balls light up on impact with any surface, bringing some flash and style to the fidgeting fun. The official Thumb Chucks YouTube channel and app provide professional demonstration videos and comprehensive tutorials so new users can quickly learn how to Thumb Chuck like a pro and make fidgeting look awesome.
6. Slinky (ALEX Brands)
This classic toy from ALEX Brands should be high on every fidgety person's must-have list. The simple pleasure of waving a slinky with your hands or bouncing it between your palms had been, and remains, a gratifying pastime for the fidgeters of the world. If you grab the metallic version of the Slinky, you'll be able to hear that iconic Slinky sound, which can have its own calming effect. Of course if you can, sending it tumbling down a huge flight of stairs provides its own satisfaction.
7. Madballs (Just Play)
For those that don't mind fidgeting with some retro ghoulish creatures, Madballs are made for you. A toy craze in the 1980s, these foam balls designed as gross and ghastly monsters are making a comeback this year, thanks to Just Play. These mummies, werewolves, zombies, and other gruesome creatures are perfect for bouncing, tossing, and squeezing. Madballs are a spooky, surefire way to fidget in fiendish fashion.
8. Mashems (Tech 4 Kids)
Tech 4 Kids' Mashems are squishy, sticky, and shaped like some popular characters. Stick them to a flat surface for some jiggly action, or squeeze them to watch them balloon up in your hand. These shrunken guys are available in many characters from hit franchises such as Marvel, DC, Paw Patrol, My Little Pony, and more.
9. Rubik's Cube (Winning Moves Games)
This classic cube has been adorning desks for decades, making it one of the most timeless fidget toys of all time. Mixing up all the colors on each side with a few twists and turns is easy, but the age-old challenge of matching each color on all sides will kick your brain into high gear and keep your hands moving. If you're feeling particularly fidgety, try solving Winning Moves Games' smaller 2×2 cubes or go big with 4×4 and 5×5 cubes.
10. Swingy Thing (Fat Brain Toy Co.)
Swing your way into a clearer headspace with Swingy Thing, from Fat Brain Toys. This portable toy features several colorful pendulums that can swing round and round. Swingy Thing boasts over 52 unique spinning challenges, where users must spin each pendulum in various combinations. Or, just swing at random for some casual fun. Did we mention how pretty it is?

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CalCAN continues to play a leadership role in facilitating dialogue with state legislators and stakeholders on farmland protection policy issues, beginning with our co-sponsorship of a bill introduced by Assemblymember Susan Talamantes Eggman in early 2013 (AB 823). Last week, we were involved in organizing two events on the topic.
On November 5, CalCAN collaborated with the Central Valley Farmland Trust, American Farmland Trust and the Community Alliance with Family Farmers to organize a farm tour with Assemblymember Eggman, her staff, a representative from Senator Galgiani's office, state and local Farm Bureau representatives and the Farmland Working Group. The group visited two farms in the Stockton area that have put their land in permanent agricultural easements with the Central Valley Farmland Trust. The two farmer hosts — John Galeazzi and Jon Branstad —spoke eloquently and passionately about their reasons for wanting to protect their land for future generations of farmers and discussed the business and personal advantages of doing so.
On November 6, CalCAN worked closely with Assemblymember Eggman's staff on an informational hearing of the Assembly Agriculture Committee (see video of the hearing), in which individuals representing a variety of constituent groups provided legislators with input on the status of farmland conservation in California. Consisting of two panels, the hearing served as a platform for stakeholders to move the conversation forward on how state policy can best support the protection of agricultural land. The majority of the Agriculture Committee joined Chairwoman Eggman, including Assemblymembers Kristen Olsen (committee Co-chair), Brian Dahle and Mariko Yamada.
In California, the conversion of farmland to residential, commercial, industrial, transportation, and other developmental uses has been taking place at the rate of 30,000-50,000 acres per year, and Assemblymember Eggman stated in her opening remarks that continuing at this rate would entail another two million acres of agricultural land lost by the year 2050. As population will also continue to increase, losing that much of the state's farmland base would severely limit California's capacity to provide one-eighth of the nation's food and half of its produce, as is presently the case. Additionally, land converted for urban use has been shown to account for seventy times more greenhouse gas emissions than the same amount of unconverted agricultural land.
Despite these alarming forecasts, almost all of the panelists appeared intent on coming up with creative and fair solutions to the crisis rather than just accepting the projections as inevitable outcomes of business as usual. Although local government officials and the California Farm Bureau Federation stressed the importance of avoiding a "one size fits all" solution and ensuring local flexibility, they also provided constructive observations and ideas on state and local policy tools to better protect California's valuable and productive farmland.
Again, check out the complete video recording of the hearing for more details. Stay tuned as CalCAN and our partners advance farmland conservation solutions in 2014.


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17 Things the East Coast Doesn't Understand About the West Coast
Whether they've been here or not, East Coasters tend to have pretty strong opinions about what it's like "out west." And, sure, a lot of the cliches are true; we're bad dressers, flakiness is kind of our thing, we consume an ungodly amount of avocado, and when we insist In-N-Out is better than Five Guys and Shake Shack, it's because it is. Still, there are some things people "back east" (looking at you, Northeast) just don't seem to understand about what it's like to live here, especially the fact that the West Coast is unquestionably the Best Coast.
1. The "West Coast" is not just California
Los Angeles may be the biggest city on the West Coast with 3.8 million people, and everyone knows San Francisco has impossibly great weather year-round, but there are actually a plethora of other cities worth visiting outside of CA: Portland, Seattle, hell, even Tacoma. Have you seen the behemoth that is Mount Rainier?
2. Not everyone is blonde
Despite what The Real Housewives of Orange County would like to have you believe, not everyone on the West Coast has a year supply of Sun-In in their bathroom cabinet. And as far as natural blondes go? You're way more likely to find a higher concentration of those in Minneapolis or North Dakota.
3. We don't all surf
We do have some of the best surf spots in the US, but that doesn't doesn't mean we all skip out of work at noon to hit the waves for a midday sesh. Some of us enjoy activities more suited to terra firma, like hiking, rollerblading, or just laying there pondering our many nuances the East Coast just doesn't seem to understand.
4. Not everyone in San Francisco is gay
Okay, so SF has the highest percentage of adults who identify as LGBT in the top 50 metropolitan areas. And, fine, Portland has the second highest. But still, in SF that is only 6.2% and in Portland 5.4%. New York is inhabited by 4.6% millionaires and no one's running around claiming all New Yorkers are loaded, right?
5. We don't all smoke pot
East Coasters think that instead of being born with silver spoons, we're born with glass bongs. As it actually turns out, Alaska smokes the most weed out of all the US states, followed by stoners in Vermont, Colorado, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and THEN Oregon. (Although Oregon just legalized marijuana, so if all goes well, that number will quickly rise.) Still, California is 10th on the list with a little less than 13% of the population taking a rip before demolishing their burrito.
6. It actually snows here
So much so that lucky school kids in Northern California get a week-long vacation called "Ski Week" every year. Also -- current drought aside -- our mountains are way better than any on the East Coast. Sorry, not sorry Vermont.
7. That means we don't spend all of our time at the beach
Despite what The Beach Boys and Gidget make it seem like, we don't spend all of our leisure time down by the beach. In fact, while the waves are good (actually, BECAUSE the waves are good), we don't even go in the ocean most of the time because the water is freeeeezing.
8. We don't all wear flip-flops
Seattle's average high during December and January is 46 degrees. Portland's is about the same. In fact, even Malibu, the most cliché of beach towns, only hits around 64˚ during that same time. So, no. We don't wear flip-flops year-round. Sometimes we also wear UGGs.
9. We aren't all bleeding-heart liberals
We're well aware people call it the "Left Coast." And sure, that's great. But once you get away from the coastal areas, there's no shortage of staunch Republicans. Hell, in 2012, there were more Mitt Romney voters in California than in Texas and let's not forget (though we'd like to) that we once elected Arnold Schwarzenegger as governor.
10. We're not all crazy health nuts
Yes, California has the highest percentage of residents who meet the daily recommended intake for both fruits and vegetables, but California, Oregon, and Washington all failed to make the "Top 10 Healthiest States" list in 2014, whereas Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut all earned top spots.
11. Rent in San Francisco actually is more expensive than New York
For some inexplicable reason, New Yorkers get acutely annoyed when San Franciscans state that it's more expensive to live in SF than Manhattan. This makes little to no sense, as that fact is not meant to be a point of pride, but rather a huge sore spot. Still, facts are facts, and SF takes the top spot with NYC coming in second. But it doesn't stop there for the West Coast; San Jose, Oakland, Los Angeles, Seattle, San Diego, Portland, and Long Beach all make the top 20. Again: THIS IS NOT SOMETHING WE LIKE, just something that's true.
12. We don't all work in tech or entertainment
But when our rent is due, we really, really wish we did. (See above.)
13. Earthquakes aren't that scary
Okay, okay. They're a little scary. They strike without warning, literally shake the ground beneath our feet, and yes, we're constantly being told up and down the coast to prepare for The Big One which freaks us out a little, but people on the East Coast choose to live in a place where there's an entire season dedicated to a natural disaster that has repeatedly been responsible for innumerable human deaths and millions of dollars of damage. Looking at you, hurricanes.
14. It doesn't rain constantly in Portland and Seattle
Seattle ranks 44th amongst major US cities for average annual rainfall (though it is sixth for most rainy days), and Portland only gets about 40in a year -- which is 20 fewer than New Orleans.
15. And it's not sunny every day in California
SFO is the worst weather-delayed airport in the United States despite the fact that we don't really get much rain or snow. That's because of one thing, and one thing only: dense, heavy, party-fouling fog.
16. We're not lazy
The East Coast loves to accuse West Coasters of being lazy because we don't always work excessive or conventional hours and we're all about having fun. (What's the point of living near so many rivers, lakes, and mountains if we're not playing in/on them all of the time?) But lazy? Try again. Sure, an Oregon mailman just stopped delivering mail because he couldn't be bothered, but despite the fact that people think of Portland as the place young people go to retire, it's actually attracting a lot of entrepreneurs. And California tops other states in job growth, has more IPOs than any other state, and posted record agriculture revenues even in the midst of a drought. So, no, we're not lazy, just crazy efficient.
17. We never call it "Cali"
While we're on the subject, there's no "cane" in Spokane and no "gone" in Oregon. We do say the "tee" in Yosemite, but don't even think about saying "San Fran."
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Daisy Barringer is an SF-based freelance writer who, thanks to more than a decade on the East Coast, knows for a fact that the West Coast is the Best Coast. Follow her on Twitter: @daisy.


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Dr. Daniel B. Nicholas November 7, 2012 This is an issue that often creates problems between parents and their children. It seems that it primarily involves boys but it can involve girls as well. Here is the typical scenario. Homework may not be getting done, with almost nightly conflict. Frequent meltdowns or temper tantrums occur when the parent tries […]
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Reviewed: the new Fujifilm X-T30, the 26mp X-Series mirrorless camera, with the sensor and processing power of the X-T3, but in a more compact camera body at a more affordable price.
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Quick Verdict
The Fujifilm X-T30 offers the same great image quality of the X-T3, with the same 26mp APS-C CMOS sensor, and the same image processor, but in a more compact camera body, and at a more wallet friendly price. There's also high quality 4K CINE video recording, and with a retro style design, and plenty of external control, there's a lot to like about the X-T30, making it a great time to invest in the Fujifilm X Series.
+ Pros
- Same 26mp sensor as X-T3
- Excellent image quality
- High-speed continuous shooting
- Rapid focus, and numerous options
- CINE 4K video recording
- Price
- Cons
- Easy to accidentally press the Q button
- Short video recording times
The Fujifilm X-T30 is Fujifilm's mid-level APS-C mirrorless camera with an electronic viewfinder (EVF). The X-T30 features the same 26mp BSI CMOS sensor as the X-T3, and is an update to the X-T20, which is Fujifilm's best selling X series camera, striking a balance between high-performance, and affordable pricing.
The camera will initially be available in silver or black from 20th March, with a Charcoal silver (grey) version coming in May 2019, with prices starting at £849 body only.
Fujifilm X-T30 Features
Fujifilm are calling the X-T30 "the little giant", however we'd call it a "Mini X-T3"
The X-T30 is more compact than the X-T3, and weighs just 383g body only, as well as featuring a thinner screen on the back, along with other design changes, when compared to the X-T20.
Featuring the same 26mp BSI CMOS sensor and technology that's available in the Fujifilm X-T3, the X-T30 has a number of high-end features, inherited from the X-T3, including 30fps continuous shooting (at 1.25x crop), 4K video recording, ETERNA film simulation and more.
The X-T3 was called the 4th generation of sensor and image processor, and the X-T30 is being called "Generation 4.1" – with this bringing a number of new features. As the X-T30 adds new features, and updates, these will be added to the XT3 via a firmware update. The X-T3 update will be available in April.
With the same 26mp APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS sensor as the X-T3, the camera offers 4K video recording. This is made from 6K footage (a 21.9mp image) which is downsampled to 4K UHD / CINE resolution at 30fps. The camera can output 4.2.2 10bit to HDMI or record 4.2.0 8bit to the internal SD card. The audio recording quality has been improved, with the camera recording digital high bit-depth 24bit 48KHz audio.
Fujifilm has spent time updating the autofocus system, updating the AF algorithm. Using the same sensor as the X-T3, there is 100percent coverage of the sensor, with 2.16m phase detection pixels.
Fujifilm says that this gives more precise and faster AF (The image processor processes 4x more data than the X-T2/H1 cameras). There's improved face and eye tracking, which supports smaller faces, for example when someone is further away, it will detect them sooner. This is also improved for stills and video. In addition, the camera offers improved exposure, which remains constant even if the camera detects black hair. A new feature is Face select, which lets you choose the main subject with the touch screen.
There's also non-stop phase detection AF, and when focusing from distance, Fujifilm says there is up to a 300% improvement in focusing speed (especially when using telephoto lenses).
These new features will be added to XT3 firmware due April 2019.
High-speed continuous shooting: The X-T30 offers up to 30fps 1.25x crop (16mp), using an electronic shutter, for up to 26 frames (JPEG), you can also shoot at 20fps (1.25x crop), which is blackout-free, again using the electronic shutter, for up to 53 frames (JPEG). It's possible to shoot at up to 20fps at full resolution using the electronic shutter, or 8fps using mechanical shutter, for up to 90 frames (JPEG) at full resolution, or up to 18 raw images. The X-T30 has half the buffer size of the X-T3.
Fujifilm X-T30 Updates compared to the X-T20:
- Grip shape changed
- D-pad replaced with joystick
- New rear grip
- Thinner screen (-1.3mm)
- Moved Q button
- Improved touchscreen response (this will also be added to XT3)
- USB type C
- ETERNA film simulation
- Improved speed EVF (boost mode 100fps)
- 380 shot battery life
- Bluetooth built-in
Other features include Auto WB lock feature, flicker reduction, Colour chrome effect, Warm/cool adjustments for mono / Acros.
The X-T30 supports USB-C charging, as well as USB-C headphone adapters.
Fujifilm X-T30 Key Features:
- 26.1mp BSI CMOS sensor - X-Trans CMOS 4 (APS-C)
- 100% coverage Phase Detection AF, 2.16m dot
- X-Processor 4
- 3inch tilting touch-screen
- Brighter EVF, 800cd/m2, 100fps (boost mode), 0.62x magnification
- 4K, 30fps video recording, CINE/UHD
- FullHD, 120p video
- Output 4.2.2 10bit to HDMI / 4.2.0 8bit to SD
- Improved AF down to -3.0 EV
- Up to 30fps continuous shooting, 1.25x crop
- 20fps blackout-free burst using electronic shutter
- 8fps continuous shooting with mechanical shutter
- 2.5mm microphone socket
- Headphone socket (using USB-C adapter)
Fujifilm X-T30 Handling
The rear joystick is the most noticeable change to the camera (even though it's small) and the biggest change to how you'll use the camera. This makes it quick and easy to change the focus position, scroll through photos or navigate your way through the menu system. If you're used to using the Fujifilm X-T3, then switching between the X-T3 to the X-T30 will be straightforward.
The grip has also been changed, with the Q button repositioned here. This gives the camera a slightly larger rear thumb grip.
The camera has the same solid build quality as the X-T20, with top and bottom metal plates. There's also a built-in pop-up flash. On top is a Fn/function button that can be customised, and you can also customise the AE-L and AF-L buttons, as well as what happens when you push in the rear dial. Another way to customise and set the function buttons is to simply hold the button in for 2 or 3 seconds, and then you'll get the menu pop-up, with all of the available options. There are four touch-screen "swipe" functions that can be customised.
The top shutter speed dial lets you quickly set the shutter speed, but you don't have to use these, instead you can set this to T, and use the rear dial to set the shutter speed more precisely. The front command dial can be used to quickly change the ISO speed (on default settings), and this can be customised.
The 3inch touch-screen is thinner, but still can be tilted up and down. The touch-screen lets you swipe different directions to quickly access different settings, or you can use it to set the focus point, take photos, or set the AF area. If you want, you can switch the touch-screen controls off. The screen quality is good, with very good colour reproduction, and an accurate representation of what you get when you take the photo. I.E. WYSIWYG, what you see is what you get. Unfortunately, the screen can't be tilted enough for selfies.
The electronic viewfinder (EVF) has an eye-detection sensor so that it will automatically activate when you hold the camera up to your eye. The view is good, with matching colour reproduction, and can help when shooting in bright sunlight. The magnification is 0.62x, so may seem small if you're coming from a larger camera, but should impress if you're coming from a smaller camera.
The camera has full manual controls, with shutter and aperture dials, plus an exposure compensation dial. With front and rear control dials, as well as direct manual controls, the camera is intuitive to use and is an enjoyable experience. A switch can put the camera into Auto mode so that even if you've somehow got the camera settings wrong, you can still take photos, and let the camera work out the best settings for you.
Focus is rapid, with the camera quick to lock on to the subject. Face and eye detection focus works well, particularly in good light. In low light conditions face detection can struggle at times, and focus becomes slower. You can choose between 117 or 425 focus points. For most people 117 will be plenty, but for additional control, it's nice to have the option.
The menus are the same as found on other X series cameras, and there's a "MyMenu" section where you can put your favourite settings so that it's quicker to get to settings. The Q button gives quick access to settings on the rear screen as well, although care needs to be taken to ensure you don't accidentally press this, as you can end up changing settings unexpectedly.
Battery life is rated at 380 shots, however, the number of shots you get will depend on your shooting style, and settings. USB Type-C charging is possible, which means you should be able to charge whenever needed, however, we'd also recommend picking up a spare battery.
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So I'm selling the xe3 and getting another xt3. I would love the xt30, especially for its size, but the lack of an ISO dial is the killer for me. This article confirms it. I hate changing the ISO on the xe3. I'm definitely a dial rather than a menu person!
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A "form" on the web is considered to be zero or more form elements, plus a submit button. These forms are designed to electronically replicate the forms we've all filled in hundreds of times before in real life - signing up for a bank account, a passport, etc. You start your form using the <form> HTML tag, and therefore you end with </form>. By separating forms like this, you can have multiple forms on one page.
Given the above definition, here is the most basic form in HTML:
<input="submit" />
What does it do? Well, very little, really - it will simply show a button with "Submit Query" written on, which will not submit any data when clicked.
There are two key attributes to the <form> tag that you should be aware of and use: action, and method. Action sets the location of the page that will handle the results of the form - the place where the variables should be sent. Method describes how the data should be submitted, and you have two options: GET and POST.
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Employing a Very Specific Step-by-Step Process
By using a proven process for the development of our websites, we ensure that we are creating what our clients want, and what is going to best aid them in the realization of their stated goals.
You want new business from your website, and this is where it starts.
The Process
Creation of Brief
The creation of the brief, the document that determines the goals of the website and begins to outline the content and layout, is generated by very specific questions about why you need a new website, and what you hope to gain from it. Some of the questions may be challenging and difficult to answer, but uncovering as much information as possible helps to ensure a better site and better results. The final brief serves as the ultimate blueprint for the new site.
Development of Sitemap
Once the brief is finalized, a visual sitemap is created, enabling everyone to get on the same page, to further ensure the site is being developed properly, and the information will be displayed on the site correctly.
Collection of Content
Using the sitemap as a guide, content will be collected or created for each page. This ensures that along with any collateral media, the necessary content will be available in a timely manner.
Principal photography for the site is created at this time, including any necessary video or drone footage.
Design and SEO
At this point, content, images, video, and design come together to take shape as the primary iteration of the completed website. Thing start to look pretty. Get ready for the ohhhs, and ahhhs! Additionally, the process of key phrasing, Schema, and Search Engine Optimization set up are undertaken. This includes GoogleMyBusiness set up and deployment.
Final checks and review are made to ensure all aspects of the site are working correctly. Meanwhile, the client is reviewing each page to ensure the content is correct and accurate. Mobile versions are also checked for layout and usability. A final punch list is created with the client to ensure nothing is overlooked. Once the punch list is complete, the site is launched and finalized.


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It was amazing how easily the spoon slipped through the mushy and eroded concrete. Over just a few nights, while the guards stalked the corridors outside the cell, I managed to forge a hole just large enough to slip out into the night. When my wife finally wakes, she's gonna be pissed!


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There is hope: MAISRC met last week in continued effort to fight invasive species
Lake season is upon is, which means boats are going from lake to lake and county staff have resumed their positions guarding public accesses and trying to prevent further spread of aquatic invasive species.
In a combined effort to bring together the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center, Becker, Hubbard, and Otter Tail Coalition of Lake Associations, County AIS Coordinators and the Pelican River Watershed District met for an update at M State Detroit Lakes on Friday, June 8.
There were 122 in attendance, including Sen. Kent Eken, Twin Valley, and Rep. Steve Green, R-Fosston who were invited to listen to individuals from various walks of life about the need to continue funding the effort to prevent invasive species.
MAISRC opened in 2012. According to MAISCR Director, Dr. Nicholas Phelps, "The state of Minnesota took a leadership role in the fight against AIS and created an interdisciplinary, innovative and forward-thinking Center to develop much-needed science to solve our AIS problems."
AIS, short for aquatic invasive species, is a subject that remains elusive to some. And that's a problem.
"However, after only five years, I am proud to report that the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center has made significant progress towards our goals–solutions are within reach," Phelps said.
The non-native species are brought over from somewhere else via watercraft, boat lift, etc. They don't "fit in" the ecosystem that they're dropped in and they cause problems.
They pose a threat to Minnesota lakes and rivers, interrupting fish reproduction, preventing native plant growth, and clearing the water of nutrients.
About 150 of 11,842 Minnesota's lakes are currently affected by zebra mussels, including DL, but the harm they inflict could be worsened by the addition of another invasive species. That's where prevention comes in.
Early detection is critical, according to MAISRC extension educator Megan Weber. She was one of the five speakers at the event among other educators and biologists.
"All of our continued efforts are extremely important to Minnesota's climate of water," Weber said. "We need to encourage funding, continue to research, and keep sharing our stories with one another."
The Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center works across the state to develop research-based solutions that can reduce the impacts of aquatic invasive species in Minnesota by preventing spread, controlling populations, and managing ecosystems; and to advance knowledge to inspire action by others.
They are offering two new programs that train a statewide network of citizen scientists to identify, report, and track aquatic invaders in Minnesota lakes and rivers.
MAISRC calls volunteers each summer to join these two programs called AIS Detectors and AIS Trackers. Learn more by going to www.maisrc.umn.edu/get-involved.
Other ways to help are to donate or to urge legislators to offer long term, stable funding to the cause.
Invasive species affecting Minnesota include zebra mussels, invasive carp, fish pathogens, starry stonewort, eurasian flowering rush, curly-leaf pondweed, faucet snails, rusty crayfish, hydrilla, silver asian carp, viral hemorrhagic septicemia, spiny water fleas, and more.
Boaters are encouraged to clean, drain, and dry their boat when going from lake to lake and to spread awareness of prevention.
According to the Department of Natural Resources, seven percent of Minnesota lakes are on the infested waters list.
Anyone who discovers a suspicious species, or a known invasive species in a lake should take care to collect a sample and report their finding to the DNR office.
Varying cleaning and inspection guidelines apply to differing watercrafts and lake gear. Visit www.protectyourwaters.net to find out how you can properly clean jet skis, fishing equipment, scuba gear, etc.


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How did a parent and not a professor come to write this book?
OME of my best friends are professors and they would have done an excellent job at anything they worked on, but you'll have to ask them why they didn't write this book. Here's how I came to write it.
Back in the 1960s, I was a young father of two children and working as an artist and writer for the Springfield Daily News in Massachusetts. Each night I read to my daughter and son, unaware of any cognitive or emotional benefits that would come of it. I had no idea what it would do for their vocabulary, attention span, or interest in books. I read for one reason: because my father had read to me and it made me feel so good I never forgot it and wanted my children to taste it too.
So there I was, reading to my children each night, when one day I found myself doing volunteer work in a classroom of sixth-graders (I'd been visiting classrooms on a weekly basis for several years, discussing my career as an artist and writer). After spending an hour with the class, I gathered my materials and prepared to leave when I noticed a little novel on the shelf near the door. It was The Bears' House by Marilyn Sachs, and it caught my eye because I'd just finished reading it to my daughter.
It probably was the first time any of them had ever heard an adult give a book report.
"Who's reading The Bears' House?" I asked the class. Several girls' hands went up. What followed was an unrehearsed lovefest about reading, talking with them about The Bears' House and other books I'd read to my children, and sharing secrets I knew about the authors: "Did you know that when Robert McCloskey was illustrating Make Way for Ducklings, he had a dreadful time drawing those ducks? He finally brought six ducklings up to his apartment to get a closer look. In the end, because they kept moving around so much, do you know what he did? You may find this hard to believe, but I promise you it's true: in order to get them to hold still, he slowed them down by getting them drunk on wine!")
The self-published edition, 1979
It was forty-five minutes before I could say good-bye. The teacher subsequently wrote to say that the children had begged and begged to go to the library to get the books I'd talked about. At the time, I wondered what it was that I had said that was so unusual. All I'd done was talk about my family's favorite books. I'd been giving them book reports (just as Oprah would do twenty-five years later).
As soon as I called it that, I realized what made it so special. It probably was the first time any of them had ever heard an adult give a book report. I'd piqued the children's interest by giving them a book "commercial." From then on, whenever I visited a classroom, I'd save some time at the end to talk about reading. I'd begin by asking, "What have you read lately? Anybody read any good books lately?"
To my dismay, I discovered they weren't reading much at all. But I slowly began to notice one difference. There were isolated classes in which the kids were reading—reading a lot! How is it, I puzzled, that these kids are so turned on to reading while the class across the hall (where I had visited the previous month) wasn't reading anything? Same principal, same neighborhood, same textbooks. What's up?
HEN I pursued it further I discovered the difference was standing in the front of the room: the teacher. In nearly every one of the turned-on classes, the teacher read to the class on a regular basis. Maybe there's something to this, more than just the feel-good stuff. In the libraries of the local teacher colleges I discovered research showing that reading aloud to children improves their reading, writing, speaking, listening—and, best of all, their attitudes about reading. There was one problem: the people who should have been reading the research weren't reading it. The teachers, supervisors, and principals didn't know it even existed.
It's the reason we celebrate "Dear, Dear Abby Day" in our house.
I also found that most parents and teachers were unaware of good children's books. In the late 1970s, when I realized there was nothing generally available for parents on reading aloud, not even book lists (except those included in children's literature textbooks), I decided to compile my own—a modest self-published venture (costing me $650 for the first printing—the family vacation money for one summer).
Some local bookstores took copies on consignment, and within three years the booklet had sold twenty thousand copies in thirty states and Canada. By 1982, Penguin Books had seen a copy and asked me to expand it into the first Penguin edition of the book you are reading now (seventh edition). There have also been seven foreign editions, including those in Japan and China.
When adults read to a children, they are also passing torches—literacy torches—from one generation to the next. In growth of this book, we can easily see the "torches" metaphor. A few months after the first Penguin edition was published, someone gave a young graduate student a copy on the occasion of his becoming a new parent. He then gave a copy of it to an Arlington, Virginia, couple expecting a child and for whom he was doing part-time carpentry work. This Arlington mother, though, did more than just read it. She wrote and sent an unsolicited "book report" about it to a nationally syndicated advice columnist—a woman named Abigail Van Buren. And when her letter appeared in the Dear Abby column, with "Abby's" response, on February 23, 1983, Penguin received orders for 120,000 copies of the book. Needless to say, February 23 is celebrated as "Dear, Dear Abby Day" in our house.12
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In order to keep their books from becoming too heavy and thus too expensive, most authors are forced to trim their manuscript. This can be an experience not unlike being forced to trim one of your fingers. Granted, you still nine others but doggone! you do miss that tenth one. For a sample of what got trimmed for this seventh edition of The Read-Aloud Handbook, click LIBRARY MYSTERY.
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GODtalk — Youth Leadership Series
These videos and discussion guides exist to equip Youth Pastors and leaders to effectively lead their youth into their mission in today's world.
How to get the most out of them:
- Youth leaders: Watch the 12 videos – which takes less than 1 hour, and then select leaders you will raise up, and start taking them through these together, using the reflection questions. You will become a lot more effective in your mission through these!
- Senior Pastor or church leader: Ask your youth leader to watch all 12 videos – then meet them 90 minutes later to:
- (i) Ask what they learnt, and encourage them to apply this.
- (ii) Clarify with them that annual outreach equipping is an expectation you have of them in their role (because it is unlikely to happen if this is not your expectation).
- (iii) Encourage that they now select some leaders to raise up, and begin to meet them monthly. They could show and discuss one or two of these videos in those meetings each month.
1. The Mission of the Church (5.15mins)
It is essential that new church youth leaders are able to articulate what the mission of the Church is and isn't, because it is THEIR mission as a youth leader. This short video can help this very important foundation stone to be laid!
Download the PDF Discussion Guide for this Video HERE (and the series introduction HERE)
2. Creating your spiral curriculum (5.10mins)
3. Understanding the priorities of your curriculum (5mins)
Not every outreach-related topic you could teach from your 'curriculum' is equal. In fact, if you treat them as equal you might end up disappointed. Watch this video to understand why – and to learn a key topic that, with repetitive focus, will help you get results!
Download the PDF Discussion Guide for this Video HERE (and the series introduction HERE)
4. Building an outreaching culture – Part I (4.35mins)
Here is an inconvenient key truth: Teaching something to your young people doesn't mean they've learnt it – not only because application is a challenge, but because they'll forget! This is why change really comes from the habits we embrace as leaders, more than from the things we might say occasionally, because it's about culture! The wisdom contained in this video – and the next, is gold. Take notes. Reflect carefully. And then apply this – to get results could exceed your efforts, and far outlive you!
Download the PDF Discussion Guide for this Video HERE (and the series introduction HERE)
5. Building an outreaching culture – Part II (4.30mins)
7. Building the team (5mins)
It really is true; teamwork makes the dreamwork. The challenge is, however, not only to find team members, but to keep them. That has to do with culture. Watch this video to connect with some amazing leadership teaching – yet summarised in just 5 minutes!
Download the PDF Discussion Guide for this Video HERE (and the series introduction HERE)
8. The need for crowd events (5.20mins)
One of the huge mistakes some youth movements have made is to shift away from events in their outreach. The fact is, youth love a crowd. Youth love fun and noise. Youth hate religion – but love authentic spirituality. Knowing how to attract a crowd is a key part of any groups outreaching strategy. Watch this video to learn more – and again in only 5 minutes!
Download the PDF Discussion Guide for this Video HERE (and the series introduction HERE)
9. Three ingredients to a great outreaching programme (4.50mins)
It takes skill to run a really good outreach programme. To see new friends coming back again afterwards, it needs to be meaningful, enjoyable and genuinely friendly. Most of us learn some of these skills the hard way. Watch this video to avoid some of our mistakes, and to get better results!


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If your Kia Spectra is displaying the P0325 trouble code, you may be wondering what the cause is and how to fix it. This article will provide an overview of the causes of this code and the steps you can take to repair the issue. Read on to learn more about the P0325 trouble code and how to get your Kia Spectra running again.
The knock sensor's primary role is to detect and monitor any abnormal vibrations or knocking within the engine, which may indicate a potential problem such as pre-ignition, detonation, or other irregularities.
P0325 in the Kia Spectra is almost always caused by a faulty knock sensors, damaged wiring, and, in some rare cases, a malfunctioning engine control module (ECM).
P0325 Code Definition
The P0325 code is related to a vehicle's Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Malfunction.
Knock Sensor
The knock sensor is responsible for detecting engine knock or pinging, which is a result of pre-ignition in the combustion chamber.
When the knock sensor functions correctly, the ECM can adjust the ignition timing accordingly to prevent potential engine damage.
This code indicates that the Engine Control Module (ECM) on the Kia Spectra has detected an issue with the knock sensor's electrical circuit.
Common Causes of P0325 in the Kia Spectra
The Kia Spectra is a popular sedan, but it can encounter problems. Common causes of issues with the P0325 code in the Kia Spectra include knock sensor fault, wiring issues, and, rarely, Engine control unit issues.
Knock Sensor Fault
A common cause of the P0325 code in a Kia Spectra is a faulty knock sensor. The knock sensor detects vibrations and pinging noises associated with an engine knock.
When the sensor is not functioning correctly, it may send an incorrect signal to the Engine Control Unit (ECU), triggering the check engine light and the P0325 code.
Possible reasons for a faulty knock sensor include:
- Loose or damaged wiring: Wiring connected to the knock sensor can become damaged, corroded, or disconnected, causing an intermittent or constant fault.
- Sensor failure: Over time, the knock sensor itself may fail, leading to a lack of sensitivity or no signal to the ECU.
Depending on the motor in question, your Spectra's knock sensor can be located under the intake manifold or on the passenger side of the engine block near the cylinder head.
A knock sensor for your Kia Spectra is relatively affordable and easy to replace.
Wiring Issues Issues
Electrical problems can also contribute to the P0325 code being triggered in a Kia Spectra. These issues might occur anywhere within the circuit between the knock sensor and the ECU.
Common circuitry issues to check for include:
- Broken, frayed, or corroded wiring: Any of these conditions can lead to a loss of connection between the knock sensor and ECU.
- Loose connections: If the electrical connectors at the knock sensor or ECU are not securely fastened, it can cause a loss of signal transmission.
- Short circuits: Shorts within the wiring or connectors can cause voltage fluctuations and intermittent connection issues.
Engine Control Unit Problems (Rare)
In some cases, the issue might not be with your Spectra's knock sensor or the circuitry, but rather with the Engine Control Unit itself. The ECU processes input from a variety of sensors, including the knock sensor, to optimize engine performance and efficiency.
If the ECU is faulty or has a software issue, it may not accurately process the knock sensor signal, resulting in the P0325 code.
ECU issues can be more complex to diagnose and may require reprogramming or replacement to resolve the problem.
Symptoms of P0325 in the Kia Spectra
P0325 is an error code indicating a malfunction in the knock sensor circuit on a Kia Spectra. This code is usually accompanied by noticeable symptoms, affecting the overall performance and drivability of the vehicle.
Here are the most common symptoms associated with P0325:
Check Engine Light
The most noticeable symptom of a P0325 code is the illumination of the check engine light. This indicates that the vehicle's computer has detected a problem with the knock sensor circuit.
Poor Vehicle Performance
A failing knock sensor can negatively impact the performance of the Spectra. This can manifest as:
- Hesitation during acceleration
- Stumbling or misfiring engine
- Lack of power or torque
Unusual Noises
When a knock sensor is malfunctioning, it might not detect engine noises correctly. This can result in:
- A knocking or pinging sound from your car's engine, particularly during acceleration
- An increase in overall engine noise
Reduced Fuel Economy
If the knock sensor is not working correctly, the vehicle's engine might not be optimizing its performance.
This can lead to a decrease in fuel economy, causing the Spectra to consume more fuel than necessary. Symptoms of reduced fuel economy may include:
- Decreased miles per gallon (MPG) and an increase in fuel consumption
- More frequent trips to the gas station for fill-ups
Diagnosing and Fixing P0325 Kia Spectra Error Code
Use an OBD II Scanner
To identify the P0325 error code in your Kia Spectra, use an OBD II scanner. Connect the scanner to the OBD II port located under the dashboard.
Once connected, read the error codes displayed, and if P0325 appears, proceed with the following steps.
Check for Visible Damage to the Wiring Harness
Inspect the knock sensor and associated wiring for visible damages such as:
- Frayed wires
- Corrosion
- Loose connections
If any of these issues are found, repair or replace the damaged components accordingly. Next, use a multimeter or test light to confirm that there is voltage at the knock sensor.
Replace the Knock Sensor if Necessary
If the knock sensor is faulty, it will need to be replaced. To do this:
- Locate your Spectra's knock sensor on the engine block.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the sensor.
- Remove the sensor by unscrewing it using a wrench or socket.
- Install the new knock sensor and tighten it to the manufacturer's specifications.
- Reconnect the electrical connector.
- Clear the P0325 code with the OBD II scanner (or drive your car a while; it'll clear itself).
Professional Diagnosis
If the error code persists after completing the previous steps, we recommend seeking a professional diagnosis from a qualified technician.
Complex issues such as engine knocking or software updates may require specialized equipment and expertise. A professional diagnosis ensures the problem is accurately addressed and your Kia Spectra returns to optimal performance.
In conclusion, P0325 is a common code for Kia Spectra vehicles. The most common causes of this code are a knock sensor or wiring issue. If you are experiencing this code, it is important to have it diagnosed and repaired as soon as possible to avoid further damage to the engine.


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Thirty-nine years ago this month, Israel was surrounded by enemies threatening to annihilate her. But Israeli leaders did not take the threats seriously enough, and did not order a preemptive strike to neutralize the enemy's military capabilities. Instead, the Jewish State was blindsided by a surprise attack in 1973 on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Now, newly released documents reveal the depth of the massive intelligence failure that almost led to the destruction of the Jewish State. Make no mistake: current Israeli leaders are weighing decisions about a possible war with Iran in light of the tragic mistakes made in '73, especially in view of the Iranian leaders vowing to annihilate Israel to bring back the so-called Islamic messiah known as the "Twelfth Imam."
"The Israeli Mossad intelligence agency knew a full week in advance that Egypt was planning to launch a surprise attack on Yom Kippur 1973, but did not pass the information on in an orderly and explicit way to Prime Minister Golda Meir's office, according to formerly classified information released Thursday," reports the Times of Israel. "The findings come from the commission tasked with investigating the war. The warning indicated that Egypt was going to attack under the cover of a military drill….The five-member Agranat Commission, chaired by American-born Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Shimon Agranat, was appointed by the government to examine the failures leading up to and during the early stages of the war. The new papers, kept under wraps for decades, were released just ahead of the 39th anniversary of the war."
A separate Times of Israel story reported that "The Yom Kippur War, in Israel, marked the end of the age of innocence. Generals, previously untouchable, were stripped of their commands. The prime minister was ousted from office by popular demand. The tremors of the debacle eventually pried open the grip of the Labor-led left and, for the first time in the history of Zionism, ushered in an ideologically right-wing leadership. Thursday's revelations from previously classified testimony to the Agranat Commission, which investigated the war, fill in the already grim picture of October 1973 — of arrogance tinged with ineptitude at the very top, which produced, for some, a lack of faith in leaders that endures to this day. The commander of the northern front, Yitzhak Hofi, testified to the Agranat Commission that despite the evidence of an enormous armored presence near the border, and despite explicit information passed on to him from the command's chief intelligence officer, he was told, just days before the war, that the chance of war was low and that the reports were insignificant. When he called military intelligence headquarters, Hofi told the commission, none of the relevant officers was on duty. They were at home. Only at six in the morning on Yom Kippur, October 6, was he told that war would break out and even then the stated time was six in the evening rather than the actual two in the afternoon. Alfred Eini, an aide to Mossad chief Zvi Zamir, shocked commission members when he said that Zamir apparently "didn't get" the urgency of a midnight cable from the Mossad's man in Cairo. He told the five commission members – two former IDF chiefs of staff, two sitting Supreme Court justices and one state comptroller – that "never before" had the man asked for an urgent personal meeting with the head of the Mossad and that Zamir seemed drowsy, even though it was the Mossad that had been warning of imminent war for days…."


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Earlier this year I shared my struggles with making time to read, but so far this year I have completed several books and am currently reading through a few more. So, I think it is going well so far.
My goal is to sit down and read for 20 minutes day. Setting a timer seems to work well for me and although there is often interruptions, I find that setting the timer makes me actually get my 20 minutes in. I will say that January and February went really well and I read almost every day. March on the other hand did not go so well, but I did get 20 minutes in at least a few days a week.
I finished Food Heroes and Girl Hunter earlier this year and enjoyed them both.
Last month I finished How to Eat a Small Country: A Family's Pursuit of Happiness, One Meal at a Time and I have mixed feelings about this book. I tried to like it, really I did, but I really had trouble getting into this one. I think it is probably partially the language and content of some of it, but I think it is also the very structured and scheduled part of me that cannot imagine dropping everything and taking a year to travel a country trying to reconnect to my family while enjoying the food and culture. I know that many people would love to do that, but I am not a drop everything and figure it out as I go type person, but if I was, I might have enjoyed this book a little more. Have any of you read it? I would love to hear your thoughts on it.
I also finished The Money Saving Mom's Budget last month. This was a good book and an easy read overall. It is actually doing the things in the book that is the hard part and the part that takes discipline. Many of us know what we should be doing, but we don't know where or how to start and go about it. This book contains great tips and information on setting you on the path towards saving money. I have read Crystal's site for a long time, so there was nothing really ground breaking in this book, but it was a good reminder of why we do work to save and do what we do. I think this would be a really great book for someone that is just starting out on reducing debt or saving money. And it would also be a good book for someone just getting married and starting out.
I am known for having five or so books going at that same time, but right now I am only working on a couple. That is pretty good for me.
Last month I started the Steve Jobs book when I was on a trip and so far it has been very interesting. I am about a third of the way through it, which is actually pretty good since it is a huge book. Most of what I have read so far in this book happened while I was on an airplane and I have not read very much in it over the last few weeks, but I am hoping to finish it over the next month.
I am also almost finished reading Knockout Entrepreneur by George Foreman. This has been an easy read that I have really enjoyed. This book is part business, part inspirational, part motivational, and part a biography of sorts. What I like about this book is how honest George Foreman is. He talks about not only his successes, but his failures. He talks about some of the things that he has done wrong in business and what he has done right. You learn some about his family, his faith, his business life, and his boxing life. You will also learn about how the George Foreman grill came about, which is an interesting story.
One my to read list for the year are several books by bloggers that I know. I finished the Money Saving Mom's book, so up next up on that list is Saving Savvy: Smart and Easy Ways to Cut Your Spending in Half and Raise Your Standard of Living…and Giving by Kelly from Faithful Provisions and I hope to start that book soon.
And also on my to read list over the next month or so is EntreLeadership by Dave Ramsey and Quitter by Jon Acuff. Last month when I attended a blogger conference I was given both these books and I can't wait to read them. EntreLeadership has been on my to read list since it came out, so I plan on started that one first.
Of course I have also been reading a few cookbooks, but I will cover more of those in my Cooking Through My Collection series.
Now I would love to hear what you have been reading. Have you read any good books lately?


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What My 90-Year-Old Mom Taught Me About The Future Of AI In Health Care
Quick: What is the hilly profile in the red figure below?
No, it's not my fitness tracker's daily step count, but you're close.
It's a set of daily weights, as measured by an electronic scale over a period of several weeks. More specifically, the daily weights of my 90-year-old mother, who continues to live in her own apartment despite all my offers. "I outlived Hitler and Stalin," she says. "I can take care of myself."
She can, in fact, take care of herself, but I've found over recent months that she can take care of herself far better with some digital help. And that experience, though only a single case, persuades me that recent spectacular gains in artificial intelligence could bode far better for our health than studies to date suggest. But also that caring, common-sensical humans will not be replaced by AI any time soon.
My mother has moderate heart dysfunction, and her physician has her on all the right medications, including a daily dose of Lasix, a "water pill" that makes you urinate more and thereby eliminate some of the salt in your blood. Yet last year, over several weeks, her legs became increasingly swollen with fluid, to the point that it oozed out of her skin. Her shins looked as if they were covered with tears. She was also in quite a bit of discomfort.
Her physician sent her to the emergency room, where an ultrasound showed that her heart was enlarged and pumping less effectively than it should. She landed in the hospital for a week, where the most important treatment she received was intravenous Lasix, a far more potent form than her usual pills.
By the time she left the hospital, her legs had not returned to normal but were visibly thinner. As I would have said as a callous medical student, she had been effectively "dried out." She was also considerably weaker from spending a week in a hospital bed, but regained her strength with the help of a physical therapist.
Six months later, a similar scenario played out, but worse. This time, she had to go to a rehabilitation facility after her hospital stay because she was too weak to care for herself or even to walk without help. I suppose if you survive malaria, starvation and typhus as a child, you must be made of tough protoplasm. After two weeks of intensive rehab, she was back at her apartment again.
But two hospital stays in such a short period concerned me. So I decided to try something that in my day job as a researcher in biomedical informatics — the use of computing to advance medicine -- I knew had been tried before by many health systems with highly variable and often disappointing results. Nonetheless, I was determined to make it work.
The Plan
The plan was to have her watch her weight daily, and every time there was any sign of increased fluid, to recommend an extra dose — an extra pill — of Lasix, to restore her fluid balance.
This type of thinking has informed doctors for decades. Outside the hospital, it has worked well for some, but multiple trials, several involving computerized alerts every week to change water-pill dosage, have not conclusively shown benefit.
On the other hand, a friend's father, a physician, had defied the odds and lived for decades with severe heart failure by weighing himself daily and adjusting his medications accordingly. That was not a trial, true, but it seemed remarkable, and I wanted to emulate it.
Before I go further, let me confess that when I tell this story to my colleagues, especially those trained in internal medicine or cardiology, their responses range from outright alarm to pursed-lip disapproval. It only gets worse when I remind them that I trained in pediatrics. So let's be clear: Don't try this at home, kids. And I would emphasize that I did not remove my mother from her regular internist's care. He remained as a safety net, and I communicated with him copiously.
Back to my story: The challenge was to manage my mother within the constraints of my demanding schedule. I decided the first, most crucial task was to get accurate weights sent to me promptly so that I could act on them. I decided to purchase an internet-enabled scale from Fitbit that allowed me to check my mother's weight via Fitbit's web application.
I asked my mother to weigh herself every morning before eating. In the first few weeks, if she forgot to weigh herself I could see that and would call her to nudge her. Within a month, I never had to remind her anymore. Instead, she'd call me to see what I thought of her weight.
Now for the easy part, how to control fluid balance. Heart physiology is complex, and many have tried with only partial success to devise computational models that can predict how it will change with perturbations from diet, medications, disease or exercise. But I boiled it down to one question: How to determine whether she should take an extra Lasix on a given day?
I'll call my plan an algorithm, so it will sound authoritative:
1. If her weight increases by more than 1 pound in one day, recommend one extra Lasix pill.
2. If her weight increases by only 1 pound, then wait to see if it increases by another pound in the following two days, in which case, recommend an extra Lasix pill. And if she took the extra pill, then:
3. If the weight does not return to normal by the second day after the extra dose, then give one additional dose the third day. If on the third day the weight has not returned to baseline, go visit her in her apartment and see if her legs are swollen or if her breathing has changed.
This third part of the algorithm I labeled "visiting nurse." If I saw anything that worried me — swollen legs, faster breathing, poor skin color — I would call her doctor and ask him to evaluate her. At this point, we'd be back in the conventional medical management world, but I'd have a lot more useful information to share with her doctor than I would otherwise.
The algorithm also included sleuthing out the cause of the weight gain. On the phone I'd go over what she had eaten. Often the culprit was a source of additional salt. Only after reviewing a typical salad and pasta dinner would I learn that she'd enjoyed a dozen delicious salt-loaded crackers.
Just having these "debugging" phone calls after a weight gain caused these diet-borne risks to be eliminated rapidly. They also provided my mother with a very concrete sense of which foods to avoid.
So What About AI?
Now back to the graph I shared above. It shows a few weeks of what has gone on for over a year. I managed each of those peaks according to the algorithm. Through the miracle of the internet and smartphones, I was able to run the algorithm even when I was in a distant part of the globe to give a talk or on a family vacation.
Best of all, my mother hasn't even come close to needing to go back to the hospital. Her legs remain completely unswollen. Also, I never called her doctor about persistent fluid gain because that part of the algorithm was never triggered.
Moreover, after a few months, my mother started calling me to let me know that she had already implemented the algorithm for that day, because she'd gotten tired of waiting for me to call her with my recommendation.
So what about AI? If computers can now win Texas hold 'em poker with imperfect information and bluffing human beings, surely they can manage patients like my mother?
I'm not so sure.
A frail, elderly patient's health may be influenced by single or multiple perturbations that span the full spectrum of human experience: How much salt was in yesterday's food, the appearance of a skin infection on a leg, change in thyroid hormone levels, increased fluid loss due to apartment heat after an air conditioner failure, sad news causing mood changes causing decreased exercise.
That is only a partial list of the challenges that my mother has overcome in the past year.
And though it may seem straightforward, managing an outpatient with heart failure is far more difficult than the apparently more complex tasks that have been featured in the success of "deep learning": finding cancer cells in a pathology slide, or signs of diabetic disease in a photograph of a retina.
Even more challenging: How does a computer program obtain trust and persuasive powers so that skeptics like my mother will comply with recommendations? What discussions, diagrams, pressures or incentives will be sufficient to convince someone who may not be feeling well at all to change a behavior, a medication or diet?
These skills are hard to come by in humans, let alone computers.
So should we give up? On the contrary. Let's not fall into the trap of "the Superhuman Human Fallacy" — the demand that computers perform better than even the best of humans. A more useful comparison is to the way humans actually perform.
Even with imperfect hardware and simplistic algorithms, my mother's doing better than before, when weeks would pass between physician visits and treatment adjustments. I'm confident she and many other patients can do better still, but only if we shore up the two sides of the clinical compact.
On the one side, organized medicine has to change its practice so that it can ingest the day-to-day or even minute-to-minute measurements made of our fast-growing chronically ill and aging population, and transduce these data into timely treatment. But without thoughtful and broad application of AI techniques into the process of health care, our already struggling and stressed health care workforce will simply be not able to meet this challenge.
And on the other side, AI cannot replace family and friends as guardians of health — not now and perhaps not ever.
AI may be good at chess and Go, and at developing expertise once reserved for doctors in arcane areas such as reading X-rays. But AI does not do well at understanding the wide world, at picking up mood or subtle signs of distress, at convincing a resistant human to listen to the doctor. We don't need AI for that; we need a caring village.
Dr. Isaac Kohane is the inaugural chair of the Department of Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School.


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Having a creation viewpoint toward the world is more than a mental exercise. The whole world has benefited from the work of those who viewed the natural world as designed. Take, for example, the discoverer of the peanut.
Who Was George Washington Carver?
George was born the year before the Civil War ended. One evening night riders raided the home and stole Mary and her baby hoping to sell them as slaves later. Moses Carver offered a man 40 acres of farmland and his best racehorse if he retrieved the girl and her baby. The man came back with only the baby and kept only the horse as payment. The Carvers loved this little orphan and his older brother and taught him about God.
As George grew, he had a great interest in gardening. A hard worker, he eventually attended Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, a school for blacks started by Booker T. Washington. When he graduated, Dr. Washington hired George Washington Carver as a teacher.
Was George Washington Carver a Christian?
George was by this time a devout Christian. He believed God made everything for a purpose, even sweet potatoes and cowpeas (soybeans) and dandelions and chicory and pokeweed. The land had been leached of some nutrition by overproduction of cotton. When the farmers asked George what to do about it, he said, "Plant peanuts. They are good for you and they will replenish the soil." That seemed like a strange thing to do. After all, peanuts grew wild in the woods and if a farmer planted any, it was only a small amount for his children to eat. Otherwise, it was considered pig food. "If we plant peanuts, what will we do with them?" they asked.
More Than 300 Hundred Uses of the Peanut
George took this question to the Lord. "Dear Creator, why did You make the peanut?" he asked. God answered his question by saying, "Take it apart and find out." He found the peanut was made of oil, sugar, starch, and carbohydrates. Through George's knowledge of chemistry, God showed him what could be done with the peanut. Before long he made milk, ice cream, candy, imitation chicken, butter, soup, cake, and pickles. He discovered 300 different things that could be done with peanuts! These also included mayonnaise, dyes, shampoos, axle grease, ink, vinegar, soap, paints, shaving creams, and many more. By 1923 5 million bushels of peanut were produced, 7 million pounds of peanut butter, and 3 million pounds of peanut oil. By the time of his death in 1943, he could have been a rich man. Instead, he refused to take out a patent on any of his discoveries, saying everyone should enjoy what God gave us freely.
Carver's Scientific Belief
George viewed nature as a creation with a purpose. He set out to find that purpose for the peanut. Our country and the world have greatly benefited from his work. Of what benefit is an evolutionary view of life?


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text: About Brief Biography of Larry Nielsen Larry Nielsen is Professor of Natural Resources at North Carolina State University. Previously, he was Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor at North Carolina State University from 2005-2009. Before that appointment, he was Dean of the College of Natural Resources at NC State (2001-2004), Director of the School of Forest Resources at The Pennsylvania State University (1994-2001) and a faculty member and later head of the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences at Virginia Tech (1977-1994). Larry was born in 1948 in Chicago. He holds degrees from the University of Illinois (B.S., 1970), University of Missouri (M.S., 1974), and Cornell University (Ph.D., 1978). He served the U.S. Army (1970-1972) in Vietnam as a military policeman and laboratory technician. His scholarly interests are higher education administration and sustainable resource management. Since returning to the faculty, he has served as a consultant on higher education planning and leadership for universities and private companies, including developing a plan for a new university in the Republic of Georgia in 2010. In 2013, he authored a memoir of his administrative career, entitled "Provost," published by Stylus Press and chosen as one of the top books on higher education leadership that year. He served during 1998-1999 on the USDA Committee of Scientists, charged with recommending new approaches to land and resource management planning in the U.S. Forest Service. In recognition of the world's population passing six billion people in October 1999, he conceived and organized a semester-long series of educational and cultural events for the Penn State and central Pennsylvania communities. He served on the Board of Directors of the National Council for Science and the Environment and the World Forestry Center in Portland, Oregon. As Provost, he held directorships in various educationally related groups in the Research Triangle Park region. Larry has taught scores of courses in natural resources and related topics, including study abroad courses in the Czech Republic, South Africa, Costa Rica and England. Among more than 100 publications, he has co-edited/authored three textbooks on fisheries management. He is co-author, with three others, of "Ecosystem Management," an innovative textbook published in 2002 by Island Press. His latest book is "Nature's Allies," a group of eight biographies of conservation leaders, published in 2017 by Island Press. He received two Certificates of Teaching Excellence and The Diggs Teaching Scholar Award from Virginia Tech. For two decades, he taught short courses for the U.S. Forest Service on communication skills and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on strategic planning and community-based management. In 2016, he was inducted into the NC State Academy of Outstanding Teachers and in 2017 was named an Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor. Also in 2017, he received the university's Green Brick Award, as a faculty member who has made outstanding contributions to campus sustainability. He was President of the National Association of University Fisheries and Wildlife Programs during 1993-1995 and President of the American Fisheries Society during 1990-1991. He organized and co-chaired the First World Fisheries Congress, May 1992, in Athens, Greece. He was a Kellogg National Fellow (1981-1984). He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Fisheries Research Biologists, and a Fellow and Honorary Member of the American Fisheries Society. Larry and his wife, Sharon, have been married since 1970. They have two adult daughters, Jennifer Nielsen-Casas and Amanda Basuel, and two grandsons, Wade and Bruce Basuel.


text: This is a selection of Allison Grayhurst's poems spanning over 25 years. Her unique, impressionistic language moves with urgency towards a deeper spiritual understanding, often arriving at potent revelations. Many of the poems confront the duality of life, opening up to infinity while trying to find the signature of infinity in the most rudimentary aspects of existence. There is a rich sexuality in many of them, with a thread of longing flowing through complex imagery. These poems are layered, evoking a deep sense of inner struggle while connecting with a universal rhythm, demanding to be read and re-read.


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Erica lowryensis
Erica lowryensis Bolus
Family: Ericaceae
Common names: Sir Lowry's Pass heath
Like so many jewels of the fynbos, one has to be prepared to walk and climb to view this pretty erica which grows on the mountain ranges of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve as well as the Hottentots Holland Mountains in the Western Cape.
Erica lowryensis is a bushy shrub, which, when mature, can grow to a height of about 1 m.
The open, cup-shaped corolla is 4-5 mm long and has a slightly protruding pink style. The anthers are without appendages and are visible at the mouth of the flower. A profusion of white to pinkish white flowers is borne at the end of the branches in spring, from September to November.
Conservation Status
Although Erica lowryensis is red listed as Rare, not being common in its habitat, it is not threatened because it occurs in mountain habitats and protected areas.
Distribution and habitat
Distribution description
The plants can be found in the Western Cape in the cool, moist areas of the Hottentots Holland Mountain range, the mountains above Betty's Bay and the Kogelberg.
Derivation of name and historical aspects
Erica lowryensis is part of section Melastemon. Melas is the Greek word meaning black, and stemon means stamens. This refers to the black stamens of some of the 14 species found in this section. Erica is derived from the Greek word ereike meaning break. It is believed that an infusion of certain ericas helps break kidney stones. Erica lowryensis is named after Sir Lowry's Pass where the type was collected. The type is the specimen on which the name of the plant is based and this is usually a dried herbarium specimen.
Growing Erica lowryensis
This plant can be grown from seed or by cuttings. To achieve optimum germination results, treat seed with smoke treatment before sowing. Sow seed in well-drained soil, cover seeds with a thin layer of soil and water lightly. Once germinated, seedlings can be fed with an organic seaweed-based fertilizer, which will strengthen the root system.
Take cuttings from actively growing shoots. Treat with a rooting hormone and place in a fine bark mix in a propagation unit with heated benches. Once rooted, plant in a well-drained soil mix for fynbos plants.
- Bean, A. & Johns A. 2005. Stellenbosch to Hermanus. South African Wild Flower Guide 5. Botanical Society of South Africa, Cape Town.
- Goldblatt, P. & Manning, J. 2000. Cape plants. A conspectus of the Cape flora of South Africa. National Botanical Institute, Cape Town and Missouri Botanical Garden.
- Schumann, D., Kirsten, G. & Oliver, E.G.H. 1992. Ericas of South Africa. Fernwood Press, Vlaeberg, Cape Town.
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Harold Porter National Botanical Garden
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Plant Attributes:
Plant Type: Shrub
SA Distribution: Western Cape
Soil type: Sandy, Loam
Flowering season: Spring, Early Summer
PH: Acid
Flower colour: White
Aspect: Shade
Gardening skill: Easy
Special Features:
Horticultural zones
Zone 2 Coastal winter rainfall, frost free
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