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|July 27, 2016
|Wife Attends Art Therapy Classes with Husband Who is Living with Dementia
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|July 06, 2016
|Cynthia Fisher Showcases 75-Plus Years of Gardening at Annual Garden Show
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|May 18, 2016
|Residents at Woodland Pond Work to Keep America Beautiful
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|April 01, 2016
|Woodland Pond Raises Money for American Heart Association's Local Chapter
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|April 01, 2016
|Health Alliance and Woodland Pond Complete Planned Separation
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|December 21, 2015
|Families in Need to Receive Gifts from Altruistic Seniors at Woodland Pond
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|December 01, 2015
|Seniors Participate in Tai Chi, Water Aerobics, Chi Kung, Yoga and More to Stay Flexible and Main...
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|December 01, 2015
|Woodland Pond Resident Shares Korean War Experiences and His Thoughts on Veterans Day
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|October 20, 2015
|Woodland Pond to Host Kaleidoscope of Arts Show and Sale
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|August 31, 2015
|Woodland Pond Residents Discuss Dating in Retirement and Celebrate Romance Awareness Month
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Charles Martin, or "Marty" as many know him, has never been much of an artistic person. A life-long sports enthusiast, fan and participant, Marty had an eye for sports and writing, and these passions would deliver him the promotion of a lifetime. He became a night news sports editor at Newsday, putting him in charge of the copy desk which was under nightly pressure to meet deadlines with both punctuality and perfection. After a fruitful career no one predicted that Marty would be diagnosed with dementia. As it progressed it became clear that Marty was not able to read a paper anymore, nor does he care about watching television sports for any length of time. These days he will watch tidbits of Yankee games with his wife, Pat, and he has recently dabbled in art therapy. Artistic skills run in the family and though he and Pat have always had an appreciation for art, Marty was never one to pick up a pen or paintbrush to let his creativity flow. After moving into Garden View at Woodland Pond, the memory care neighborhood in the senior living community, Pat thought it would be helpful for Marty to explore the art and music programs to see if they might engage him on a different level. Though Pat lives in an apartment in independent living, she spends much of her time with Marty attending therapeutic classes focused on the arts and music.
"At first, Marty wanted nothing to do with the art therapy classes and would simply leave the room when the therapeutic art instructor, Michelle Eddison, began," said Pat. "I never pressured him to stay, so I would do something else with him. In time, Marty actually stayed to see what was going on. During one session, Michelle brought bendable wire for us to experiment with, and some ladies started making jewelry. Others were fascinated by how malleable the wire was and had fun bending it into new shapes. Marty pushed his wire over at me and said 'you do it.' So I bent it into a shape and passed it back to him. We started this little back and forth game and when we stopped I noticed he was intrigued by what others around us were doing with the wires. He was content watching them."
Recently, Eddison brought a large collection of photos, images and clippings for residents to create collages to hang on their doors. This was a part of the Family Collaborative Art Project, and family members were encouraged to attend and participate with their loved one. During this project, Eddison assisted residents individually, helping them choose those pictures that reflected their lives. Marty's collage features a picture of a large tiger cat, baseball images and a cartoon of three kids jumping in the waves at the beach. Pat explained that Marty once rescued a cat and kept it, served as a sports editor for lengthy period of time and that they took their kids to the beach to camp each summer when they were out of school. All of these images spoke to him and conjured up old memories. Oftentimes those living with Alzheimer's and dementia lose the ability to verbalize their feelings, memories and ideas, so therapists look to other outlets to aid with communication and expression.
"One of the most heartwarming moments for me was when Woodland Pond welcomed young students from a local church into the community to help residents plant flowers and paint the clay pots," said Pat. "I've found that seniors in memory care really connect with younger children. On this day Marty painted his pot and chose the flower he wanted planted in it and put it in his bedroom. When our 14-year-old grandchild visited, he showed it to her so she could see what he had made. He was extremely proud of his pot and plant. It touched me to see that flicker of pride and happiness in his face. When she came back for another visit to celebrate Father's Day, she brought a bigger clay pot with a heart she had painted on it as a gift for him. She was inspired to create a similar pot, a gift she knew he would like. These little moments are extremely meaningful when the disease has progressed this far."
Each resident is unique and each is stimulated by different materials, environments and activities, so Eddison plans a variety of projects for them. Marty may not always participate, but he does enjoy watching others.
"This disease returns those affected by it to a childlike state. It's important to engage seniors living with Alzheimer's or dementia and encourage them to do stimulating activities that improve their quality of life," surmised Pat. "Culture and art have always been an integral part of our lives. Some of our family members are in the art field, and Marty and I have a genuine appreciation and fascination with different styles of artwork from a broad range of cultures. Growing up, Marty was a drummer in grade school, high school and college. While Marty studied journalism at Northwestern he also played in symphony and marching band and was in a dance band. He has a real passion for music, favoring jazz and swing. It is uplifting for him. He enjoys those occasions when musicians and musical therapists come to play and get the residents involved with items from their rhythm baskets. It's inspiring to see him so happy and stimulated by the group activities."
Marin Lott, health center activities coordinator for Woodland Pond, initiated many of the art and music programs for the healthcare services division. She enjoys coordinating an annual art show and collaborating with Eddison on the various art projects throughout the year. They are always on the lookout for projects and methods to fit the changing needs of Garden View residents. Each week Eddison coordinates large displays of the artwork in the Garden View dining room to showcase everyone's work. The team members and residents' loved ones hope that seeing the displays sparks some sort of memory for the residents.
On August 24 at 2:00 p.m., Garden View will host its third annual Art Show in the Woodland Pond Health Center Great Room. The showcase will feature artwork created by residents from both Skilled Nursing and Garden View who participate in art therapy. The art show was conceived to celebrate everyone's artwork and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment in what they have done throughout the year. The showcase is open to the public, and it is sure to inspire all who attend. The theme of the art showcase is "When a Seed Turns into a Garden."
"We have to learn to accept them for who they are now, even though it can be so hard when we remember how they once were," said Pat. "We don't know what goes on in their minds most of the time, and it would seem that they are in their own world. It's a world that we have a hard time reaching or grasping, but through music and art we are still able to communicate and express. The thing I love about Woodland Pond's approach to memory care is that the staff is focused on providing personal care, and they do that by addressing everyone by name and showing them the utmost respect. It is so important to preserve their dignity. I can say with full confidence that I feel that I made the right decision by moving Marty into Garden View. Every night when I go to bed, I know he is getting the best care and quality of life, and that this is what is best for me, too."
"Over the years, I have seen people who are unable to articulate their feelings convey their emotions and struggles through their art," said Lott. "During art therapy, we focus more on the process than the finished product. This opens people up to explore, experiment, and just have fun. Some residents have never had involvement with art supplies during their lives, and after a few sessions they are experimenting with colors, shapes and textures and commenting on each other's work. Each person is different. Some enjoy participating in a group, and others enjoy doing art projects individually. If an art class is being held when families visit, they usually join in on the fun. Art bridges the barriers that Alzheimer's creates and gives families a way to reconnect by working together on a project. These are things that make life enjoyable. Together we create a sense of community, a joyful atmosphere, and feelings of accomplishment and pride from creating something beautiful."
Cynthia Fisher has been gardening for more than 75 years, and is now focusing her energies on perennial gardens, as she loves seeing new plants bloom every month. From January, when pussy willows and Lenten roses break through the snow to the Chrysanthemums that bloom in November, she loves being consistently surprised with new growth in her gardens. She and her husband recently moved to a cottage at Woodland Pond, after living on an 80-acre farm for the last 47 years. Fisher has transplanted many of their farm's plants that she nurtured during that time – such as her daffodils, irises and peonies – to her new garden. She even has an heirloom pink lilies-of-the-valley that has been passed down for many generations by her English ancestors who settled in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1639. Since moving to Woodland Pond, Fisher has added red and yellow climbing roses to the mix. Fisher recently shared her garden and newly added climbing roses during Woodland Pond's Fifth Annual Garden Tour.
"When plants do well and take off it's a very exciting for me" said Fisher. "I love to propagate plants – it's not nearly as much fun if you just buy them. I prefer to nurture them from the very beginning when they are seeds or cuttings. It's a continued experiment, which keeps it entertaining and fulfilling. I like to share my garden with others as well, so they may experience some cheer. I swap plants with my neighbors so we can try growing new things in our gardens, and I give flowers to fellow neighbors in the community that I think would enjoy receiving them. Back in colonial times, when there were no plant nurseries or seed catalogues, people simply traded and shared plants from their "friendship gardens." My heirloom pink lilies-of-the-valley were given to me by my paternal aunt.
Fisher's love for the outdoors and growing things was imprinted on her at the age of two, when her parents spent a summer canoeing and camping in the pristine lake region of Canada with her two triplet sisters and her three older siblings. Although she lived in a high-rise apartment in Queens, New York, for most of her childhood, she started gardening during WWII in an empty lot that had been converted into a "victory garden." Later, at New York City's High School of Music and Art, she and her identical triplet sister both won the prestigious Westinghouse Talent Science Search. In college, she majored in biology at the University of Wisconsin, and then went on to earn a Master of Science and Ph.D. in biology at Rutgers University. She also attained a postdoctoral fellowship in the newly-established Rutgers Medical School.
There was not much time for gardening in those busy days, but when she and her husband moved to the Hudson Valley and bought an 80-acre farm, she suddenly had endless space in which to experiment with perennials, fruit trees and shrubs. Her mark is still embedded in the property. She acknowledges that bringing all her flowers and "black gold," also known as well-rotted horse manure, to Woodland Pond has been hard work. However, she is enjoying the process of transforming her back yard into a flourishing garden. She is also happy with the design of the cottages, as it allows abundant natural light to spill into her indoor garden in which orchids, cacti and hoya bloomed for the first time. The feelings she experiences in her garden run from pure joy when she watches the growth and beauty of her plants to pure frustration when creatures like bugs and deer consume her hard work.
"One of the fun elements of gardening is being reminded of loved ones and friends who have contributed to my garden," said Fisher. "With a Christmas check from my older brother, I bought a yellow climbing rose for the split rail fence along our back yard. I have named this plant for him. The heirloom pink lilies-of-the-valley remind me of my father's family. My grandson, who also has a passion for gardening, gave me a package of Shasta daisy seeds last year. We planted the seeds together, nurtured the tiny seedlings and this year they are two and a half feet tall and covered with hundreds of white flowers. When I see those, I am reminded of him and the memories we shared bringing the seedlings to life. It is heartwarming when you associate people with the plants."
In addition to private gardens, such as Fisher's, the garden show also showcased The Resident Community Garden and The Memory Care Garden, which groups of residents tend together. This event is sponsored by The Garden Committee and it is held for fellow residents, their friends and families.
"We are genuinely a community here, and because my neighbors are much closer than the neighbors we had around the farm, I am able to swap flowers and gardening tips with them," said Fisher. "I've been inspired by fellow residents' gardens with elaborate displays spreading over their patios and porches. We also have many bird feeders and compare which types of birds are stopping in which gardens. I am a retired biology professor, so experimenting in the garden is a longtime passion of mine. On my wish list for Woodland Pond is to add a red bud tree at the head of the Branche Trail. This type of tree is covered with lovely lavender flowers in May, and the heart-shaped leaves would provide shade to those who sit on the bench at the trail head."
"There are so many talented gardeners that live in our community, and more than 60 participated in this year's garden show," said Michelle Gramoglia, executive director of Woodland Pond. "Just like Cynthia's, each garden has its own stories and rich histories. Not only was the tour a time to feast our eyes upon the natural beauty that embodies the yards of the cottages and the common spaces in the community, it was a time to reminisce and share meaningful stories with each other. We are so thankful that we have many residents who strive to make Woodland Pond the beautiful place that it is."
Residents of Woodland Pond at New Paltz, a premier continuing care retirement community, are participating in green programs that conserve resources and energy, repurpose materials and reduce damage to the environment. Many of the residents started and continue to support environmental programs. These active residents encourage fellow seniors to keep the community clean and make a conscious effort to keep America beautiful. Residents recently celebrated National Keep America Beautiful Month this past April, and they acknowledge that these programs help them fulfill their goal of making a positive impact the environment.
"Here at Woodland Pond we are grateful for Interfaith Earth Action's efforts to nurture and heal our environment," said Steve Kohn, a resident of Woodland Pond, member of the Interfaith Earth Action Committee and of the Woodland Pond Interfaith Committee. "I am an active participant in the green programs, and I am an advocate for the environment. I want to keep the world beautiful, clean and healthy for my grandchildren. Each of us can play a part in preserving and healing our environment."
Currently, Woodland Pond residents are focused on making every day Earth Day by participating in the abundance of conservation programs available at Woodland Pond. Residents have access to recycling bins and take part in a composting program through Community Compost Co., in New Paltz. Since September 2015, residents have helped keep 20,000 pounds of compost from ending up in garbage dumps.
Woodland Pond at New Paltz has taken the following steps to alleviate deterioration of the environment and reduce the use of water, energy and other resources the community:
• Has not used pesticides since its opening in 2009
• Placed washable HVAC filters in all apartments
• Uses environmentally-safe detergent for all laundering
• Uses a battery-recycling program for staff and individual residences
• Uses non-toxic cleaning products in common areas
• Uses recycled toilet paper and paper towels
• Uses low-VOC paints in common areas, apartment homes and cottages
• Uses LED and CFL light bulbs in common areas, apartment homes and cottages
• Has installed low-flush toilets, low-flow showerheads and low-water-usage washing machines
"We encourage residents to decrease the amount of trash by suggesting that they bring plastic, reusable containers from home for leftovers, as well as use reusable cups for coffee, tea, water and any other beverage," said Sarah Hull, resident services director for Woodland Pond. "Every little bit makes a difference, and we have noticed a substantial reduction in the amount of to-go containers and throw-away cups being used. More residents are doing their part to lessen their impact on the environment. I am proud of Woodland Pond's continued efforts to help keep American beautiful."
The zealous residents and staff of Woodland Pond at New Paltz have been vigorously working to raise money for the Dutchess-Ulster Chapter in support of the American Heart Association's annual fundraising campaign. Their efforts began last month and will continue until the end of this month. An estimated 83.6 million American adults have one or more types of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Of these, 42.2 million are estimated to be 60 or older. A couple weeks ago, the senior living community hosted an all you can eat five dollar pancake breakfast in the bistro where they raffled off fun prizes, all of which were generously donated by local businesses. Their last event was a hearty St. Patrick's Day Bake Sale on Friday, March 18.
"It is heartwarming to see the residents and staff come together for such a wonderful cause," said Sarah Hull, resident services director for Woodland Pond. "We have made tremendous headway in supporting our local American Heart Association chapter. Our goal is to raise $3,000 by the end of March. Last month, we made substantial progress toward our goal through our two pancake breakfasts, which netted an amazing $930.00. We also started an employee-focused effort that gave team members the opportunity to wear jeans for two weeks straight if they contributed $20 to the cause. This netted in an additional $565. We are getting closer and closer to achieving our goal!"
Woodland Pond has also placed buckets at both reception desks for people to donate their spare change. Wanting to give everyone the opportunity to donate via online outlets, the senior living community also has a team page where people may make contributions online. Those wishing to donate may do so by going to www.dutchessulsterheartwalk.org. From there they may select "Find a Team" and then type in Woodland Pond.
"Everyone has been so enthusiastic about giving back and making a difference," said Michelle Gramoglia, executive director of Woodland Pond. "We are being spirited by wearing red and sharing news of all of the events we are doing with our families and friends. It is inspiring to see everyone come together for such a worthy cause. There's no limit to what we can do as a team!"
In January, Health Alliance Inc., and Woodland Pond at New Paltz announced a plan to seek approval from the New York State Department of Health for a corporate separation. That approval has now been obtained, and along with approvals from a wide variety of stakeholders, the organizations have announced the separation is complete.
"This moment is definitely bittersweet for Woodland Pond," explains Michelle Gramoglia, Woodland Pond's former executive director, now president and CEO. "We are excited to move forward with our vision to improve and expand the services available to seniors in the mid-Hudson Valley. We could not have reached this point without the support of HealthAlliance, which helped our community establish itself as a leading senior residential and care provider."
The separation means that while HealthAlliance was formerly the sole corporate member, or active corporate parent company of Woodland Pond, Woodland Pond will now operate as a self-sponsored continuing care retirement community. Health Alliance Inc., will carry on as the sole corporate member for a number of other acute-care organizations in the Hudson Valley and Catskills area.
Both organizations demonstrated that this change in ownership would not negatively impact either organization financially, operationally or from a governance perspective. For Woodland Pond especially, the focus of the stakeholders during this process was on financial stability and outlook in light of the separation.
In the early years, HealthAlliance provided financial support to Woodland Pond as the community opened and attempted to reach a level of occupancy that would allow its cash flow to be stabilized. Beginning in April 2012, Woodland Pond achieved sufficient occupancy levels to become self-funded, and cash flow support from HealthAlliance ceased. Occupancy levels are currently exceeding projections, and cash levels for operations and future needs remain stable, paving the way for the completion of this separation.
"This is a great day for Woodland Pond," said HealthAlliance president and CEO David Scarpino. "Rather than just a separation, we see this move as a celebration of Woodland Pond's coming of age and its passage to total self-sufficiency. Congratulations to its staff, its management and especially its board of directors. They have all done a magnificent job in steering Woodland Pond to this new chapter."
Specifically, the Woodland Pond board, through this reorganization, has gained a number of powers formerly held by the HealthAlliance board. These include the ability to appoint the president and CEO and all board members, the ability to approve changes in ownership and the incurrence of corporate debt, and the approval of all operating and capital budgets. "We look forward to enhancing the role of our board," says Beverly Finnegan, chairwoman of the Woodland Pond board. "We have taken our role as a board very seriously to this point, and are thrilled to take this significant step and assume the responsibilities that go along with it."
HealthAlliance, for its part, is focusing on strengthening healthcare delivery for the residents of Ulster County. Strategies include a substantial investment to transform its Mary's Avenue Campus in Kingston into a single, state-of-the-art hospital and to redevelop its Broadway Campus into a "medical village." Once approved, the planned Mary's Avenue and Broadway campus transformations will be the most comprehensive construction and facilities renovations and conversions in the 122-year history of the two hospitals.
Both organizations will pursue potential affiliations, as appropriate.
"I am confident that HealthAlliance and Woodland Pond will continue to support each other for many years to come in our visions of bettering care for our residents and improving the quality of life for many along the way," Gramoglia adds.
For seniors that lived through the Depression era—and even through the most recent recession—going without, or with very little, is something they understand. This is a generation that grew up humbled by the experiences that shaped them. Feeling a sense of connection and comradery, residents at Woodland Pond eagerly gathered a myriad of gifts and donations for two local families in need who are participating in Family of New Paltz's Adopt-A-Family program. Brightly colored toys, warm clothing, family games, music players, video games, jewelry, shoes and more have been heaped underneath the community's holiday tree. For these altruistic seniors, getting these two families just one gift was not enough, so they splurged.
"You can actually see how giving back brings so much joy to the residents and how happy they become when thinking about a young, appreciative child opening a gift they hand selected," said Sarah Hull, resident services director for Woodland Pond. "They put a lot of thought into the gifts and are pleased to help those in need."
Between the two families, residents purchased gifts for a total of five children: a five-month-old, a two-year-old, a five-year-old, a seven-year-old and an eleven-year-old. The residents bought everything from baby toys to puzzles, Barbie dolls, action figures and electronics. The meaning of Christmas is true and dear to their hearts, and they enjoy spreading love, peace and joy. They hope that through their actions, the children learn how wonderful it is to help others in need when they have resources to share.
"The residents are not only happy to give the kids a good Christmas, they're happy to ease the stress that comes from not being able to provide for one's children on Christmas," said Michelle Gramoglia, executive director for Woodland Pond at New Paltz. "Families can now focus on what truly matters without stressing about how they will make Christmas happen. We are happy to assist these families and spread some holiday cheer. We have a jolly bunch of holiday cheermeisters here within our community, and I am inspired by their generosity."
Residents at New Paltz's Woodland Pond are ageless, and they are not slowing down anytime soon. Even though most have retired, they are allocating their extra time to maintaining and improving their physical health, volunteering and engaging in social activities. Some of them are even leading fitness classes and encouraging others to get or remain fit. Priding themselves on being part of an active senior living community, residents and team members ensure that there are plenty of opportunities for fitness and social engagement. The resident-led classes add another dimension to the experience in the community, and they're a nice complement to the classes designed by the life enrichment team. Dee Snowden, a Woodland Pond resident and former teacher and aerobics instructor, assists in leading the Strength Training Plus class.
"The Strength Training class was started by two other residents, and I started filling in for them and then eventually took over," said Snowden. "I've recently incorporated other exercises that focus on flexibility and balance, hence the name change from Strength Training to Strength Training Plus. The class is predictable, so I call on participating residents to help lead it. I was an aerobics instructor for 20 years, mainly for older adults, so my experience helps me in leading this class. I understand that everyone has different physical needs and limitations. People can do the class as directed, all may modify and make adjustments as needed to be as effective as possible, ensuring they do not overdo it. It's so important to stay as active as possible. If we didn't stay strong and flexible we would not be able to do as much as we do."
Snowden was a school teacher/educator for most of her career, and before she retired from teaching she decided to become a certified aerobics instructor. The class she currently leads at Woodland Pond lasts an hour and is held twice a week. The class combines upper and lower body work using free weights if people choose and other movements to improve flexibility and balance. In addition to leading the strengthening fitness class, Snowden participates in other wellness classes such as chi kung, yoga and tai chi. In the past she has also participated in chair yoga and water aerobics, both of which cater to a variety of physical needs and have been designed for a range of abilities.
"In addition to Dee's class, we have a resident-led water aerobics class," said Sarah Hull, director of resident services at Woodland Pond. "I have never seen a more active group of seniors. It is really inspiring. We have residents who meet regularly to walk or hike outdoors, and when it is cold, they meet indoors to take advantage of walking routes within Woodland Pond. One resident spent some time developing a variety of maps of different routes and distances for these indoor walks. We have residents that participate in all kinds of awareness walks, such as the Alzheimer's Association Walk and the Heart Association Walk. Many residents walk their dogs year-round and use them for motivation to stay fit. Some swim laps in the pool, some residents ride their bikes, others jog on the treadmills and some simply strength train. In addition to exercise, residents engage in other types of physical activity like volunteering with United Way to pull weeds, wash chairs and organize its library collection. We provide numerous options to residents. Retirement should be fulfilling and rewarding in new and different ways."
Wanting to keep her energy up and her body strong, Snowden leads an active lifestyle and makes a point to work out four days a week. She understands that it can be difficult to stay motivated, especially when you feel too tired. However, she noted that most people will state that they don't feel like working out before the class, but by the end of it they feel better and are glad they did it. Snowden attributes her increased energy and stamina to working out regularly.
"In addition to participating in fitness classes, it's healthy to be involved in other activities or groups," said Snowden. "I volunteer to lead a singing activity with residents in the health center, which requires me to walk around and be active. I also attend a watercolor class, sing in the chorus, participate in committees, play cards and much more. Woodland Pond is highly diversified, and I feel we are all involved in one thing or another, some of us multiple things! Woodland Pond provides many opportunities, and residents that do participate benefit greatly. Residents are encouraged to maintain strength and improve balance to prevent falls. The best exercise program, whether it is something you do on your own or something you do with a group, is the one you enjoy most!"
"We have such a phenomenal group of residents within our community," said Michelle Gramoglia, executive director of Woodland Pond. "The residents have done a wonderful job of creating and leading all kinds of special groups, classes, projects and committees. They put their heart, soul and energy into many things that make our community a better place and contribute to their personal wellness. Every day our calendar is packed full of interesting options that cater to seniors and encourage living an active lifestyle. We have discussion groups, foreign language classes, shopping outings, happy hours, workshops, movies, concerts, committees, dancing and more. I personally enjoy seeing the residents get involved in the wide variety of activities and take advantage of new things they may have never experienced before."
Woodland Pond at New Paltz is home to more than 60 veterans. John Decker is one of them and is one of the few Korean War veterans, as many of the other veterans served during World War II. Veterans Day for Decker is a time of reminiscing and reflection, which he shared with fellow veterans at the community's Veterans Day celebration. Earlier this year, Decker had the pleasure of reuniting with his executive officer, whom he had not spoken to in 60 years. The two met for lunch at Woodland Pond last summer and were featured in the senior living community's monthly newsletter. On Wednesday, November 11th, Woodland Pond held a special day of recognition to honor veterans and their spouses. There was a display of honor in the Independent Living Lobby throughout the day, and a recognition program was held in the Health Center's Great Room.
"It was incredible getting to see and speak with the executive officer whom I served under in Korea," said Decker. "He called me out of the blue and we set up a time to do lunch. We enjoyed catching up, swapping life experiences and reminiscing about Marine Corps life in Korea. I had started out as a captain and retired as the rifle company's commander. I had 250 men under me who had rifles and other heavy weapons. We set up camp as the war ended and were responsible for monitoring the prisoners of war as they were brought back and exchanged. These men were so happy to see us and to be back in American care."
When the prisoners of war were returned to Decker and his men, many were malnourished, had been tortured or physically, mentally and verbally abused. Some of them came back with injuries they received from their captors and diseases from being detained in unsanitary conditions. Decker said it was humbling seeing those men crossing the line and rejoicing at their newfound freedom. Decker served in the active Marine Corps from 1953 to 1955 and was in the reserve until 1967.
"Veterans Day brings back a lot of memories, and we all share our experiences with one another," said Decker. "We have men here who were prisoners of war, veterans who fought in major battles and even a man who was lost at sea for three weeks. It is mind-blowing to me, and I am thankful that I did not face similar circumstances. It is fascinating to hear how they survived. Veterans Day is the perfect time to remember what soldiers went through, the sacrifices that were made and the hardships that were endured. Even though my men and I arrived at war's end in 1953, we served in Korea for two more years helping prisoners of war board boats returning to America. The summers were brutally hot and the winters were piercingly cold. There were no showers or toilets, and we had rats running over our sleeping bags at night. The living conditions were miserable, but you did what you were called to do. You did not have a say in your destiny. You just learned to follow orders."
Many WWII veterans are in their 90s now, and Korean War veterans are not far behind. It is only a matter of time before we lose the opportunity to hear their stories first-hand. Decker believes that Americans should never forget any war or those who served. He feels that people should also pay tribute to the families of veterans who had the toll of war wear on them as well. He and other veterans at Woodland Pond were eager to attend the Veterans Day celebration and enjoyed reflecting on their experiences together during a time of camaraderie.
"We are privileged to hear the stories of veterans who live in the Woodland Pond community," said Michelle Gramoglia, executive director of Woodland Pond at New Paltz. "It is rewarding to have the opportunity to pay tribute to their sacrifices and celebrate the freedom we have today because of their courage. It was fascinating to see all of their medals, awards, uniform pieces, photographs, newspaper clips, letters and more on display in the Independent Living Lobby. It was like an interactive museum where we could hear the stories first-hand."
On Saturday, October 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Woodland Pond residents and team members are eager to open their doors to showcase the wide range of original crafts, books, photographs, needlework, woodworking, ceramics, paintings, handmade American Girl doll clothes and much more for purchase and on display at the community's annual Kaleidoscope of the Arts show and sale. Some of the pieces were made long ago and have a rich history or story behind them. Others were recently created, either by artists who have pursued lifelong artistic passions or decided to dabble in something new. Oftentimes residents have found time in their retirement to dive into something new that has always artistically intrigued them, so they have explored that creative endeavor. That, or they are aspiring artists who enjoy creating in a challenging medium, implementing a unique design or really exploring their imagination, so they set to create something truly outside-the-box. The residents are excited to share their artwork, their stories and their sources of inspiration with all attendees.
There will also be a children's "make and take" crafts for children to do with their families or with the residents. There will also be a bake sale in the art studio and gift baskets to be raffled off in the hallway outside the performing arts center. All proceeds from the bake sale and raffle will be donated to the Woodland Pond Foundation, which serves to make the senior living community a better place for all who reside or visit there. This event is free and open to the public. Woodland Pond at New Paltz is located at 100 Woodland Pond Circle (Off of North Putt Corners Road) New Paltz, NY 12561.
Three years ago, Vivian Stoner asked John Fracasse if he would like to accompany her to a Valentine's Day dance, and he accepted. The two are residents at Woodland Pond at New Paltz and did not expect to date in retirement. Now considered an "item" at the senior living community, John and Vivian have led the way in encouraging other seniors to date–people who may have originally felt that they were too old. In recognition of National Romance Awareness Month, Vivian and John want to share their story, perspective and advice in the hope of letting other seniors know that it's never too late, and you're never too old to start dating or to begin a relationship. Vivian says it makes her feel like a kid again and believes it to be very healthy. She loves the butterflies she still feels around John.
"I never thought I'd have these feelings again," said Vivian. "When he holds my hand, I feel sparks fly. We went to that Valentine's Day dance on a whim, and I would have never guessed fate would bring us to where we are today. At the celebration, we discovered that we both love to dance, so we started the party on the dance floor, and soon other couples were joining us. Beyond dancing, we learned that we had many of the same interests, and our relationship grew from there. It's funny, because neither one of us was looking for anything, but over time our friendship bloomed, and now we are "going together.'"
"I ran into Vivian and got to know her when she was walking with her grandchild," said John. "A few weeks later, she asked me to the dance, and then I followed up with her to see if she would like to join me for lunch in Newburg by the waterfront. I took her to my favorite restaurant because I wanted to share something special with her. It's nice being able to share experiences with someone. We are both so comfortable with each other; it feels like we've known each other our whole lives. We work as a team, too, which is also important. We like to stay active and are very involved in the community. She puts on several dances every year and DJs for them. I help her by advertising and arranging refreshments supplied. I like to put on a Super Bowl party, and she helps me with that as well."
Vivian and John are involved in each other's family events as well. John says that Vivian is a most caring person who does a lot for everybody and always puts others first. Both agreed that they never thought they would date after their spouses passed. They were both caregivers and endured a lot of pain during that chapter of their lives. It has been said that people find love when they are not looking for it, and both John and Vivian agree with that. They enjoy each other's companionship and are happy to have someone to laugh with, travel with, create new memories with and be silly with as well.
"I feel like I've become alive, and I'm having the most wonderful time in my life right now," said Vivian. "He's my best friend. I love when he holds my hand and gives me hugs. We never let the stigma of being too old stop us from dating. What's funny about this whole situation is that he lives right across the hall from me, so when we started dating we joked about the 252 steps it would take to get to each other's apartments. After we started dating, we noticed other residents giving the dating scene a go and to their delight, finding someone they cherish spending time with each and every day. The important thing to remember while dating is to be yourself and don't hold back. If you want to spend time with someone, hug them or hold their hand, just go for it. Don't be afraid or worry about what others think. Do what you want to do, and don't look back. If you want to go to dinner with someone, just ask. If you want to see a movie with someone, just ask."
Vivian and John enjoy doing a lot of the same activities. The two love to travel and have been to Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, Wyoming, Tennessee, South Dakota and the Jersey shore. They plan to visit Italy later this year. The two also enjoy camping in cabins, spending time with each other's families, country music and more. John is a firm believer in compromising. He says that sometimes you will want to do different things but that it is important to compromise. Sometimes he will do something he doesn't want to do because he knows it means a lot to Vivian, and likewise with her.
"Our children joke that we are never around because we stay so busy, but they are happy we have found this camaraderie with each other," said John. "Vivian has brightened every day since I met her. I call her in the mornings once I see that her shade is up, as that's how I know she's awake. When her phone rings, I'm sure she knows it's me."
"I just think John is so cute, and I love hearing from him first thing in the morning," said Vivian. "Dating is more fun when you get older. You can get away with more silly things. Moving to Woodland Pond was the best move of my life. Ever since I moved in I've been having fun every day, and meeting John was the icing on the cake. When I moved here, my whole life changed. Fate is an extraordinary thing. One day you're doing your same routine, and then bam! You acquire a feeling you didn't think you'd have again. At one point I thought I would never date anyone, and then my attitude changed after I met John. If you keep living and meeting new people, life just may surprise you."
"Vivian and John are the perfect example of how you can find happiness at any point in your life," said Michelle Gramoglia, executive director of Woodland Pond at New Paltz. "They are an inspiration to us all because they don't hold back and they don't let what others think get in the way of their happiness. I'm tickled that they hit it off at one of the community's Valentine's Day dances. That means a lot to the staff who plan these events in the hope that residents will get to know each other more, build lasting friendships and even relationships down the road."


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These famous moms struggled to get pregnant, and have spoken out about using surrogates and infertility treatments
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The sudden surge in twins among celebs isn't a coincidence; infertility afflicts more than 7 million women in the U.S. These famous mamas have not only sought the help of fertility treatments and, in some cases, a surrogate, to help them conceive—they've been brave enough to speak openly about it.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Our favorite fictional single girl Carrie Bradshaw may not have wanted kids of her own on Sex and the City, but the real SJP and longtime hubby Matthew Broderick used a surrogate the second time around for twin daughters Marion Loretta Elwell and Tabitha Hodge, little sisters to big bro James Wilkie, who was conceived naturally in 2002. Parker was 44 when the girls were born in June 2009.
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Nicole Kidman
The beautiful redheaded Aussie, wife of country crooner Keith Urban, opened up about her own struggles with infertility after her second biological daughter Faith (younger sib to older sister Sunday, also with Urban), was born in December 2010 using a gestational carrier, when Kidman was 44. "I've had a very, very roller coaster ride with fertility," she told Australia's 60 Minutes. "It has never been easy for me." Kidman suffered an ectopic pregnancy while still married to Mission Impossible star Tom Cruise.
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Elizabeth Banks
Banks, 37, is the latest celeb to step forward about her infertility struggles with longtime hubs Max Handelman, a sportswriter and producer whom she met on their first day of college at the University of Pennsylvania. "It was, frankly, the only way my husband and I, who have been together for nearly 20 years, could have a child that was half him and half me. So, for us, it was absolutely the way to go." Son Felix was born in 2011 via a gestational carrier.
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Courteney Cox
The fit and fab Cougar Town star wasn't shy about her struggles with infertility when she was still married to then-hubby David Arquette; in fact, her real-life infertility struggles became a storyline on Friends between Monica and Chandler. After several miscarriages, Cox finally found success with IVF, which is how they conceived daughter Coco, who was born just days before Cox turned the big 4-0 in June 2004.
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Celine Dion
The Titanic singer and her husband Rene Angelil fought infertility for six years before conceiving their first son Rene-Charles in 2001 via IVF (because of low sperm count doctors used ICSI, or Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection, where a single sperm is injected into the egg). Since then, Dion underwent six rounds of IVF and suffered a miscarriage before giving birth to twin boys Eddy and Nelson via C-section in October 2010, at the age of 42.
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Mariah Carey
After marrying actor and comedian Nick Cannon in April 2008 and suffering a subsequent miscarriage, Carey told Us Weekly that she had begun taking progesterone to help boost fertility and maintain a healthy pregnancy. Cannon told the magazine that Carey also did daily acupuncture treatments "all over her body," which may have helped her conceive boy-girl twins Moroccan and Monroe (she has denied doing IVF); the babies were born in April 2011, when Carey was 41.
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Marcia Cross
The Desperate Housewives star has confessed to wanting to be a mom so bad that she tried to conceive using a sperm donor, before she wed now-husband Tom Mahoney in 2006. Once married, Cross underwent IVF treatments to conceive fraternal twin girls Savannah and Eden, who were born in February 2007, when Cross was 44.
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Brooke Shields
The Calvin Klein model and Suddenly Susan star was an early adopter on the outspoken fertility front, admitting in 2005 that she went through seven rounds of IVF (and suffered a miscarriage) for two years before conceiving daughter Rowan when she was 38. Imagine her surprise, then, when two years later she and husband Chris Henchy conceived naturally. Rowan was born in May 2003, and baby Grier came along in 2005.
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Sherri Shepherd
After undergoing a couple rounds of fertility treatments and surgeries with her first husband, The View co-host finally found success with in vitro fertilization and conceived boy/girl twins at the age of 38. But at 11 weeks pregnant she had a miscarriage and lost her baby girl. When she was only five-and-a-half months pregnant, son Jeffrey was born premature, at 1 pound, 10 ounces. "It was hard because you go through guilt that something is wrong with you, or maybe you waited too long," Shepherd told Entertainment Tonight. "It was a lot of shots, a lot of false pregnancies and a lot of tears."
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Rosie Pope
The Pregnant in Heels reality star suffered a couple of miscarriages before conceiving son J.R. in 2008, naturally. Then the New York-based maternity concierge let viewers into her private struggles with secondary infertility during the first season of her hit Bravo reality show while trying to conceive baby no. 2. "I discovered I had a heart-shaped uterus and after surgery didn't ovulate again," she told Celebrity Baby Scoop. "After various different medications to try and kick start the engine, it didn't work and we moved to IVF." Pope underwent several rounds of fertility treatments, including three rounds of IVF, resulting in an ectopic pregnancy (aired on the show) that led to her having a fallopian tube removed. She found herself pregnant again (naturally!) with second son Wellington, in February 2011, and is due to have her third, a daughter, this May, at age 31.
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Christie Brinkley
While still married to fourth husband Peter Cook, the sunny supermodel and former wife of musician Billy Joel suffered three miscarriages—one after undergoing IVF—before conceiving her third child, daughter Sailor Lee, born in 1998 when Brinkley was 44 years old, reports People.
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Angela Bassett
After seven years getting their groove on aboard the baby-making train, Bassett and actor-husband Courtney B. Vance considered adoption, and even gave IVF a try. But ultimately this famous power couple chose to use a surrogate, and welcomed boy/girl twins in 2006—son Slater and daughter Bronwyn—when Bassett was 47.
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Dixie Chicks' Emily Robison and Martie Maguire
After two years of fertility treatments (including IUI and a laparoscopy to find mild endometriosis) and three rounds of IVF, Robison and her then-husband Charlie welcomed son Charles Augustus ("Gus") in November 2002. Almost two years later the couple decided to go straight to IVF for their second baby, with frozen embryos leftover from her first cycle, but after two failed frozen embryo transfers they ultimately found success with another fresh cycle (they implanted three embryos this time), and twins Julianna Tex and Henry Benjamin were born in April 2005, when Robinson was 35.
Younger sister Martie experienced similar struggles with infertility, trying for three years (with Clomid, IUI, and a laparoscopy to discover a collapsed tube) before attempting IVF with husband Gareth Maguire. On her first cycle they conceived, and twin girls Eva Ruth and Kathleen Emilie ("Katie") were born in April 2004, when Maguire was 37. Three years later, they went through IVF again to conceive a third daughter, Harper, born in August 2008. "You grow up as a woman…thinking you're going to have a child and that it's just kind of your God-given right to the next step," Maguire told Good Morning America. "And then when it doesn't happen, you're shocked and saddened, and it's such an emotional journey to go on."
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Two-year-old Sakuya Zui plays at an indoor playground which was built for children and parents who refrain from playing outside because of concerns about nuclear radiation in Koriyama, Feb. 27, 2014.
Three years after the earthquake, tsunami and ensuing nuclear disaster hit Fukushima, kids should have returned to the parks and playgrounds in much of the prefecture. But fair weather or foul, the indoor center remains packed -- and the streets of Fukushima, once alive with kids on bicycles and playing fields, are still unnaturally quiet.
Paper crafts of Japanese ornamental "hina" dolls, made by children, are displayed on a wall at the Emporium kindergarten in Koriyama, west of the tsunami-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, Fukushima prefecture, Feb. 28, 2014.
Radiation levels in Koriyama are about ten times higher than before the accident -- average yearly exposure in the city is around 2.6 millisieverts, beyond the 1 millisievert recommended annual exposure, but well within the 20-millisievert limit set by the International Commission on Radiological Protection. The ICRP says there is no statistically higher cancer risk with exposure levels under 100 millisieverts.


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Digg And Others Sued For Infringing Infamous Computer Solitaire Patent
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However, perhaps the most interesting is the third case discussed by the Troll Tracker. It involves the somewhat infamous patents of Sheldon Goldberg, which got plenty of attention back in 2004 when he started claiming that computer solitaire was covered by his patents. The two key patents are for a network gaming system and a method for playing games on a network.
It appears that after years of threats about these patents, Goldberg has now actually started filing lawsuits -- and some of the targets are a bit surprising. The one that stood out was Digg, as you don't often see companies like Digg involved in patent infringement suits (and, as far as I can tell, the news that Digg was being sued for patent infringement hasn't been mentioned anywhere else). Others sued over those same patents include some of the "usual targets" such as Google, AOL and Yahoo. However, it also includes a variety of media properties both big and small -- including the NY Times, The Washington Post, CNET, Tribune Interactive and (another slightly odd one) eBaum's World. While the patents themselves seem quite questionable, it's even harder to understand how these sites could possibly be violating those patents. Either way, perhaps the fact that Digg is now on the receiving end of a silly patent infringement lawsuit, it'll get more of the Digg crowd even more interested in the massive problems with the patent system. Update: Since a few people asked, the story is on Digg itself now.


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Koh Ngai Thanya Resort
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Koh Ngai Thanya Resort is luxury boutique resort on Koh Ngai located between Krabi and Trang provinces, Thailand. Koh Ngai Thanya Resort offers Thai style deluxe accommodation on the beach, comfort and privacy surrounded by tropical gardens and forest alongside the serene turquoise sea and a fine white sandy beach. The resort offers a large swimming pool with sun loungers and deckchairs. Water activities such as snorkeling, diving, boat trips and fishing can all be arranged. As can excursions to outlaying Islands for sight seeing, sunbathing, and shopping. The resort also boasts a romantic sea front restaurant and chill out bar.
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Feb 23, 2017
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Fantastic place if you are in need of snorkling av stillness. Best resort on Koh Ngai! Great personnel (service minded, and always with a smile)
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Fast reply on email.
Feb 26, 2017
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Familyrooms are big and comfortable. Cleaning is excellent. Perfect location. Very helpfull staff.
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Good resort, calm place, friendly staff!
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Good environment, good service, excellent location
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Lovely resort, beautifully designed. Great place to chill out.
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Very good
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Family with 2 kids age 8 and 10 years, and grandparents. Nice bungalows, great service and food. Very nice area, including the beach, although a bit windy when we were there (great beach on the other side of the island by longtail boat just a few minutes away.
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very very nice resort, so friendly staff. Stay there with our Kids. Many thanks again to Khun Estt from the Lobby. Was a great time. We only can recommend.
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perfect like always.
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Waren für 3 Nächte dort. Hatten eine der hinteren Zimmer, was aber in dem Resort nicht weiter tragisch ist, da hier gut 50m Garten zwischen Strand und Beachfront Villa liegen. Die Betten waren sehr hart, haben uns gefühlt wie auf einer Pritsche im Vergleich zu den Resorts auf den anderen Inseln. Restaurant ist ganz ok, das Frühstück, wie auf allen kleinen Inseln, spartanisch. Insgesamt würde ich eine 2- geben.
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- expensive for the services offered - umbrellas and beach chairs in poor condition and in far too few -very good breakfast -chalets in front too noisy sea (many children in the pool)
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Quite clearly the most attractive hotel on the island, will definitely choose this hotel again. Lovely views from almost all houses. Good cleaning, friendly service and nice beach.
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Thanya is located at the best spot on the beach. The reef is close and the sand is softer here than at the northern end. The grounds in the resort are open and spacious and the rooms are nice and functional. Staff was very helpful. The breakfast is way above average. The only negative impression is that some of the installations (not the rooms, however)show signs of dilapidation/poor maintenance, e.g. loose tiles around the pool. Another detail is that we miss clear signs that a towel or a book on top of a sunbed does not constitute a reservation or some personal right of usage, but this is a common problem in holiday resorts. Another (common) problem is that it is quite difficult to see where the different room categories are located in relation to beach, pool etc. A plan over the resort on the booking site would be helpful.
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No problem at all.
Jan 14, 2014
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Thanya Resort
is the newest luxury boutique resort on Koh Ngai island in Krabi Province, Thailand.
The resort offers Thai style deluxe accommodation on the beach. Thanya Resort offers, comfort and privacy surrounded by tropical gardens and forest alongside the serene turquoise sea and a fine white sandy beach.
The beautiful Thai style villas are finished in an exclusive, contemporary design with Thai art. They are simple in style, modern in taste, providing the perfect escape at the end of the day.
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A contemporary style restaurant on an open air deck with panoramic views over the turquoise sea, offering delicious fresh food. Thanya's kitchen offers a wide variety of authentic cuisine along with Thai fusion seafood. Our experienced chef looks forward to preparing fresh, mouthwatering dishes just for you. Served in style with a selection of international wines.
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Chill out with refreshments and Thai cocktails in a tranquil and intimate atmosphere looking up to the night sky and out to the Andaman sea.
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welcomes you to a beautiful part of Thailand. Here you are encouraged to relax and unwind. The resort offers a large swimming pool with sun loungers and deckchairs. Water activities such as snorkeling, diving, boat trips and fishing can all be arranged. As can excursions to outlaying Islands for sight seeing, sunbathing, and shopping. The resort also boasts a romantic sea front restaurant and chill out bar.
All the villas have modern facilities with indoor and outdoor showers. At the end of the evening a large comfortable bed awaits you. The emphasis is on relaxation and refreshment. Traditional Thai massage is also available.
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AMHERST, N.Y. – In what was their final meet of the season, the Yale men's cross country team equaled last year's result by notching an 11th-place finish at the NCAA Northeast Region Championship. Yale's tally of 386 total points placed it in the top third of the 33 participating teams.
Junior Kevin Lunn paced the Elis for the third consecutive meet, covering the ten-kilometer course in 32:58.2 and nabbing 68th place. As they often have this season, the Bulldogs ran in tight formation, with their five scoring runners separated by a span of less than 30 seconds. Lunn was followed hotly by senior captain Nathan Richards (72nd – 33:02.4), along with junior Matthew Thwaites (76th – 33:09.5), freshman Jacob Sandry (77th – 33:14.8) and senior Julian Sheinbaum (93rd – 33:27.7).
Facing a strong headwind, the Bulldogs went out aggressively, which head coach Paul Harkins thought may have hurt them in the end.
"I didn't really want anyone to be in the front of the pack early into the wind and because of that, I think a couple of the guys suffered a little bit during the middle," said Harkins.
Nonetheless, Harkins felt that his team ran tough, and was particularly pleased with the performance of his captain, Richards. For Richards and Sheinbaum, it was their last cross country race wearing the Yale blue and white.
"In terms of it being our last race, it was an okay race for everyone. There wasn't anyone who ran a standout race, but we did run as a team," said Richards. "It was a nice wrap up to end at NCAA Regionals, though we would've liked to go to Nationals."
No. 29 Syracuse (54 points) upset No. 9 Iona (72 points) to take home the team title, but both teams will receive automatic invitations to the NCAA Championship. Meanwhile, No. 22 Columbia (96 points), No. 30 Providence (108 points), Brown (178 points) and Dartmouth (182 points) all are holding out hope for one of 13 national at-large bids. The Ivy League showcased its muscle, with all entrants finishing in the front half of the field.
In summing up Yale's season, Richards mentioned that the team had gelled under Harkins' leadership and had shown substantial improvement. In specific, he noted the team's finishing one spot higher at Heps this year, indicating progress but also leaving room for improvement.
Harkins remains optimistic as the team transitions to track and field, and looks forward to seeing what his team is capable of achieving.
"There are a lot of positives to build on heading into track season and next year," he said. "I'm very excited to work with these guys this winter and spring, continue to build consistency and confidence with the men, and then come back here next year and aim for a top five or six finish."
Full race results are available here.
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RIVERSIDE, Calif., April 5 (UPI) -- States with the highest rates of gun ownership tend to have higher suicide rates than states with lower levels of arms, U.S. researchers say.
Augustine J. Kposowa of the University of California, Riverside, and colleagues analyzed mortality data from the U.S. Multiple Cause of Death Files for 2000-04 and combined individual-level data with state-level information.
Firearm ownership, conservatism -- measured by percentage voting for former President George W. Bush in the 2000 election, suicide rate, church adherence and immigration rate were measured at the state level.
Kposowa and colleagues analyzed data relating to 131,636 individual suicides, which were then compared to deaths from natural causes -- excluding homicides and accidents.
"Many studies show that of all suicide methods, firearms have the highest case fatality, implying that an individual who selects this technique has a very low chance of survival," Kposowa said. "Guns are simply the most efficient method of suicide."
The study, published in the journal Social Psychiatry & Psychiatric Epidemiology, found with few exceptions, states with the highest rates of gun ownership -- Alaska, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Alabama and West Virginia -- also tended to have the highest suicide rates. These states were also carried overwhelmingly by George Bush in the 2000 presidential election, the study said.
The study also found the odds of committing suicide were almost three times higher among men than women, non-Hispanic whites were nearly four times as likely to kill themselves as non-Hispanic African-Americans and the odds of suicide among Hispanics were 2.3 times higher than the odds among non-Hispanic African-Americans.
Divorced and separated individuals were 38 percent more likely to kill themselves than those who were married, while a higher percentage of church-goers at the state level reduced individual suicide risk, the study said.


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United States inventory of all hogs and pigs on September 1, 2012 was 67.5 million head. This was up slightly from September 1, 2011, and up 3 percent from June 1, 2012.
Breeding inventory, at 5.79 million head, was down slightly from last year, and down 1 percent from the previous quarter. Market hog inventory, at 61.7 million head, was up slightly from last year, and up 3 percent from last quarter.
The June-August 2012 pig crop, at 29.3 million head, was down slightly from 2011. Sows farrowing during this period totaled 2.89 million head, down 1 percent from 2011. The sows farrowed during this quarter represented 49 percent of the breeding herd. The average pigs saved per litter was a record high 10.13 for the June-August period, compared to 10.03 last year. Pigs saved per litter by size of operation ranged from 7.60 for operations with 1-99 hogs and pigs to 10.20 for operations with more than 5,000 hogs and pigs.
United States hog producers intend to have 2.85 million sows farrow during the September-November 2012 quarter, down 3 percent from the actual farrowings during the same period in 2011, and down 1 percent from 2010. Intended farrowings for December-February 2013, at 2.82 million sows, are down 1 percent from 2012 and down 1 percent from 2011.
The total number of hogs under contract owned by operations with over 5,000 head, but raised by contractees, accounted for 47 percent of the total United States hog inventory, up from 46 percent last year.
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I wrote recently about being disappointed with my loaves and several kind people suggested overproofing was the problem. Katie urged me to keep trying, so today was the day - I used my starter instead of barm and spiked the final dough with instant yeast as suggested by PR. My firm starter rose nicely and stayed over night in the frig and this morning I chopped it up and left it to warm up. I think I added too much water as the final dough was a little softer than I expected - PR says you can adjust that with flour for kneading but I was planning on using Dan Lepard's method, oil on the counter and no flour. I ended up doing the stretch and fold 3 times and the dough was "abundant", really springy and beginning to rise. It had doubled in just over 60 minutes in my cool kitchen. I shaped one half into a boule and the other into a long batard. The boule went into the rice flour coated banneton and the long loaf onto parchment paper on a baking sheet. Just for fun I baked it from cold, up to 450*, and it rose beautifully - and I used my brand new instant read thermometer to be sure it was cooked properly. The boule had a nice firm skin which was easy to slash, and that went into the heated oven (both with steam) and the oven spring was terrific. Both loaves had nice holey crumb, and I took pictures in case I ever learn how to post them. So thank you all for telling me to persist! I can't believe how much my bread has improved since I have been absorbing so much good information from this wonderful site, A


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Article source: Kavellaris Urban Design
During the 'Black Saturday' Victorian bush fires KUD broadcasted an invitation to donate services for the reconstruction of the fire effected Anglican and Catholic Churches via ABC radio. The St Mary's Kinglake Church responded to our invitation and we are pleased to announce that the church was completed in December 2010.
- Architect: Kavellaris Urban Design
- Name of Project: St Mary's Kinglake Church
- Location: St Marry, Australia


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By now you should know that you can add a module to almost any Clifford remote start or security system so you can control it from anywhere your smartphone can get a data connection. This technology, called SmartStart, provides real-time communication with your vehicle so you know it is safe and sound. It allows you to lock, unlock, remotely start the vehicle and/or pop the trunk, all from your smartphone. With the SmartStart GPS version, you can even find or track your vehicle on a map when used with a compatible iPhone or Android device.
This technology has been taken to the next level with the new Clifford SmartStart Bluetooth Module. The new DSM50BT module uses Bluetooth communication to let your smartphone (iPhone, Android or Blackberry) talk to your Clifford system. You can arm and disarm the security system while simultaneously locking and unlocking the doors. You can activate the remote start feature or pop the trunk. The software on your smartphone (Apple iPhone or Android only) will also remember where you were when you locked the car. This is called SmartPark.
With the DSM50BT on board, you can still use the RF remotes that came with your remote start and/or security system. Or, leave them at home, de-clutter your key chain and just use your smartphone. The DSM50BT provides up to 200 feet of communication and can be paired with multiple phones – it will automatically connect to the last phone used. Because the DSM50BT uses Bluetooth, there are no service plans to buy and no additional operating costs – ever.
Just like our parents always reminded us to turn off the lights when we left a room, the DSM50BT will go into power saver mode after not detecting a connection for 24 hours. This reduces the draw on your vehicle's electrical system. The system also provides a sleep mode, so if you are leaving the car for a longer period of time (say you're going on vacation) you can put the system to sleep to further reduce current draw. From power saver or sleep mode, all you have to do is select the DSM50BT from your phone's Bluetooth connection menu and it resumes normal operation.
The DSM50BT is designed to work in conjunction with other SmartStart modules, including the SmartStart GPS. With either the DSM200C or DSM250C, you add the ability to control your vehicle from anywhere your smartphone can get a data communication connection. You could be on the beach in Australia and start your car remotely if you wanted. The logic algorithms in the SmartStart application on your phone will first search for a Bluetooth connection when you issue a command and, if it does not find one, will then issue the command over the cellular data network. It all happens quickly and seamlessly.
Clifford SmartStart technology makes your smartphone your all-in-one control for your total vehicle security or remote start system.


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Sluggish Productivity Growth Holding Back World's Economies
Friday, January 18, 2013
Press release from the issuing company
For the second straight year, productivity growth weakened substantially across the globe in 2012, according to a new report from The Conference Board. The 2013 Productivity Brief, based on data from The Conference Board Total Economy Database™, reports that productivity grew by 1.8 percent worldwide in 2012, down from 2.3 percent in 2011 and 3.6 percent in 2010. With the exception of the 2008–9 recession, this represents the slowest productivity growth in a decade.
Labor productivity growth — that is, additional output per unit of labor — relates output growth to changes in the employment market. In 2012, world GDP growth fell to 3.1 percent from 3.8 percent in 2011, while employment growth fell only slightly from 1.4 to 1.3 percent. "What makes this year's Brief so unique is that poor productivity performance has been so widespread that there are very few countries or regions in 2012 that showed any productivity improvement at all," said The Conference Board Chief Economist Bart van Ark. "Facing slow global demand, companies are using labor and capital less efficiently, in turn forcing further cutbacks."
Productivity growth is expected to remain anemic — 1.9 percent — this year.
"In 2013 and beyond, productivity will be key to the performance of the global economy," van Ark said. "Even if labor markets recover more strongly than predicted, GDP growth is unlikely to accelerate past projections without a turnaround that makes jobs more productive, rather than simply more numerous. The situation is clearly resonant in "The Conference Board CEO Challenge® 2013", our recent global survey that found CEOs intensely focused on the internal capabilities of their organizations. For such business leaders, the urgency of the productivity challenge means investing in the training, innovation, and operational excellence necessary to shape a more efficient workforce."
Stagnant Output Undermining Productivity of Mature Economies
On average, the productivity slowdown across the advanced economies in 2012 was to a much greater extent attributable to declining output growth, rather than labor market performance.
In the United States, total hours worked grew 2 percent in 2012, doubling the previous year's 1 percent growth. This renewed traction in the labor market was offset, however, by GDP growth that only rose from 1.8 to 2.2 percent. As a result, labor productivity growth fell dramatically to 0.2 percent —one of the slowest growth rates observed in the post-World War II period. Output per hour grew slower than 2012's 0.2 percent just twice: in 1974 (-1.0 percent) and 1982 (-0.8 percent).
In the Euro Area, output and total hours worked both contracted in 2012. With the former decline outstripping the latter, growth in labor productivity in 2012 fell to 0.6 percent from 1.2 percent in 2011. At 2.3 percent, Spain posted the highest labor productivity growth within the currency bloc, driven by a large contraction (−3.7 percent) in hours worked. In Greece, at the other extreme, labor productivity fell at −1.3 percent. In Germany and France, the productivity growth rates also fell considerably in 2012. In Germany, output per hour increased 0.4 percent, down from 1.6 percent in 2011, and in France it dropped to −0.2 percent down from 1.4 percent in 2011.
Conditions in the wider European Union-27 largely mirrored those of the smaller 17-member bloc. Some Eastern and Central European economies were exceptions: Labor productivity in Poland grew 2.2 percent in 2012 and, with output per hour still just 38.7 percent that of the U.S., maintains substantial scope for improvement. In the United Kingdom, by contrast, a much larger than anticipated GDP contraction, coupled with stable increases in hours worked, turned labor productivity growth dramatically negative in 2012, at −1.3 percent. Output per hour worked in the U.K. now stands at just 80 percent of the U.S. level, some 10 percentage points lower than its French and German rivals.
In Japan, tepid recovery from the March 2011 tsunami — both GDP and total hours worked grew just 0.6 percent — left productivity growth stalled at 0 percent.
Silver Linings Harder to Find in Emerging Economies
In recent years, stagnant gains in the mature economies offered an opening for other economies to rapidly make up productivity gulfs that remains yawning in absolute terms. In 2012, however, emerging and developing economies — where labor productivity growth fell from 4.7 to 3.8 percent — contributed as much to the overall slowdown as their mature counterparts.
China still boasts among the largest productivity gains in the world. But after falling from 8.8 to 7.4 percent (largely on the basis of slowing GDP growth), labor productivity growth in 2012 was the lowest since 1999. As China maneuvers to climb the value chain, incremental efficiency gains will likely be harder to come by than the previous decade; the next leap will require investments in technology and innovation that take a significantly longer time to come to fruition. Likewise driven by slowing output growth as well as unique structural challenges, labor productivity in India grew at the slowest rate since 2002, falling to 3.7 percent in 2012 from 4.2 percent in 2011 (and 6.2 percent in 2010).
The only region in Asia — or, indeed, the world — to see widespread productivity acceleration in 2012 was the ASEAN countries in Southeast Asia, where strengthening domestic sectors offset the global slowdown in exports. Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam all saw labor productivity growth rates rise. Indonesia experienced a minor slowdown to 4.2 percent, still historically high.
A dramatic slowdown continued in Latin America, where labor productivity grew at just 1.2 percent in 2012, down from 2 percent in 2011 and 3.1 percent in 2010. Sputtering global demand has revealed serious underlying weaknesses in Brazil, where deteriorating output turned the productivity growth rate negative (−0.3 percent), compared to 4.1 percent in 2010.Mexico has held up much better; though its labor productivity growth fell to 0.7 percent in 2012, the decline was predicated on stable output growth and rapid expansion of employment.
Weakening oil prices and continued political unrest also slowed productivity growth in much of the Middle East. Meanwhile, labor productivity across Africa grew a modest 0.8 percent in 2012, tamped down by rapidly expanding workforces in many countries. In Russia, the growth rate fell slightly from 3.8 to 3.4 percent in 2012. Because employment only grew 0.3 percent, most of Russia's output growth last year was driven by productivity gains.
Searching for a More Productive 2013?
At 1.9 percent, the Productivity Brief projects labor productivity growth will be nearly unchanged overall in 2013 – but rest on a slightly reordered constellation of regional trends. U.S. labor productivity should rise slightly, from 0.2 to 0.6 percent, while the Euro Area moves in precisely the opposite direction, from 0.6 to 0.2 percent. Within Europe, last year's large discrepancies between countries are projected to narrow: Productivity will likely be flat in the U.K., with positive gains returning to France (0.2 percent) and ticking up in Germany (0.8 percent). But Spain's impressive productivity growth is expected to plummet to 0.4 percent in 2013, as continued GDP contraction meets a labor market already pared to the bone.
Meanwhile, productivity growth is poised to soften further in China and, especially, India — where gains in labor productivity may fall to just 2.9 percent. Brazil's situation remains fraught, but a modest strengthening of output combined with more cautious hiring plans should return Brazilian labor productivity to positive growth in 2013, at perhaps 1.2 percent. Likewise, the struggling Turkish economy is projected to see productivity growth improve from 1.0 to 1.6 percent, because of a labor market likely to decelerate even faster than GDP. Surprisingly, it may be Africa that offers the best hope in 2013 for substantial productivity gains driven by strong, accelerating output growth; several countries in the region — the world's least productive in absolute terms — are positioned for burgeoning exports to other emerging markets and a rising middle-class consumer segment at home.
See 2013 Productivity Brief: Key Findings for additional data and detailed analysis at
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Add U.S. Cellular to the long list of mobile networks that offer the iPhone.
After being exclusive to AT&T for nearly four years, the iPhone is now available from nearly every phone carrier in the country, with U.S. Cellular being the latest to join the list.
In the last year alone, Apple has added Virgin Mobile, Cricket Wireless, Wal-Mart's Straight Talk and, most importantly, T-Mobile to the list of companies that now carry its smartphone.
U.S. Cellular Chief Executive Mary Dillon told investors and analysts on Friday that her company will be adding the popular device later this year because it's losing customers without it. U.S. Cellular has not specified which iPhone models it will sell, for how much or when.
About the only major brands left without the iPhone are MetroPCS and Boost Mobile, both of which are prepaid brands.
T-Mobile completed its acquisition of MetroPCS this week, but MetroPCS CEO John Legere said that does not mean the pre-paid brand will soon get the iPhone. Legere recently said it's possible MetroPCS will get the iPhone but "it's not imminent."
Meanwhile, Boost Mobile is rumored to be getting the device later this year. Reports in late April said the Sprint-owned brand could become the fourth prepaid carrier to sell the iPhone, but Boost has not confirmed those reports.


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22 U.S. Code § 288k - Extension of certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities to Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices
The provisions of the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288 et seq.) may be extended to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices in the same manner, to the same extent, and subject to the same conditions as such provisions may be extended to a public international organization in which the United States participates pursuant to any treaty or under the authority of any Act of Congress authorizing such participation or making an appropriation for such participation.
The President is authorized to apply the provisions of Article I of the Agreement on State and Local Taxation of Foreign Employees of Public International Organizations, done at Washington on April 21, 1994, to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices.
The term "Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices" refers to Hong Kong's official economic and trade missions in the United States.
The International Organizations Immunities Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is title I of act Dec. 29, 1945, ch. 652, 59 Stat. 669, as amended, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 288 of this title and Tables.
Section was not enacted as part of the International Organizations Immunities Act which comprises this subchapter.
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Michigan Lax: League foe Loyola leaving ECAC for Patriot League
This news has really flown under the radar. It has been covered by no major media.
But Loyola, the defending national champions, has announced they will leave the ECAC in the 2014 season. Last year Michigan lost 15-8 to the greyhounds when they visited Ann Arbor. This is a big blow to the conference.
The ECAC just added their 8th member this year in Michigan. Now the ECAC will go back to a 7-team conference after this season. I'm starting to think that the ECAC may extend and invitation to another school to get to 8 members. I'm thinking they may offer detroit. Would create an in-state rivalry with Michigan that started last year, and they are a program trending upward.


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MORNING SAILING TOUR (600 DKK cash per person, payable upon arrival)
Sometimes waiting all the way until the evening to go sailing is just too long. Sitting to the breakfast table and watching the boat traffic coming and going is enough to make anyone itching to get on the water right then and there.
That is why we created the Morning Sailing Tour. Start the day out right with a few hours of fresh Arctic air in beautiful surroundings. The coolness awakens the senses, leaving you energized and fresh for the rest of your day.
Meeting Time: 9.45
Meeting Location: Tourist ponton, on the same side of the bridge as Hotel Arctic. Look for the boat called Niviarsiaq.
Sailing Time: 10.00 – 12.00
Capacity: Maximum 12 guests
Minimum: 4 guests
What to wear: Lightweight pants and shirt base layers, comfortable everyday trousers, windproof & waterproof outer pants, windproof & waterproof outer jacket, close-toed shoes with good traction (like sneakers or hiking boots).
What to bring: A small backpack, an extra shirt layer, perhaps even a lightweight wool sweater, hat, gloves, camera, extra batteries or portable charging device, sunglasses, chapstick, any snacks you may need
Complimentary: Self-serve coffee & tea; wool blankets
Price: 600 DKK per person


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Five librarians selected as 2015 IFLA/OCLC Fellows
2015 Fellows are from Pakistan, Philippines, Serbia, Swaziland and Zimbabwe
DUBLIN, Ohio, 19 August 2014—OCLC, along with the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), has named five librarians selected to participate in the Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program for 2015. The program supports library and information science professionals from countries with developing economies.
The 2015 IFLA/OCLC Fellows were announced today by Skip Prichard, OCLC President and CEO, at a news conference during the World Library and Information Congress: 80th IFLA General Conference and Assembly in Lyon, France. The 2015 Fellows are:
- Stanislava Gardaševic, Librarian, National Library of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia
- Ntombikayise Nomsa Mathabela, Assistant Librarian, University of Swaziland, Kwaluseni, Swaziland
- Masimba Muziringa, Assistant Librarian, University of Zimbabwe Libraries, Harare, Zimbabwe
- Martin Julius V. Perez, Archivist, Department of Foreign Affairs, Pasay City, Philippines
- Sadaf Rafiq, Librarian, CMH Lahore Medical College & Institute of Dentistry, Lahore, Pakistan
The Fellowship Program provides advanced continuing education and exposure to a broad range of issues in information technologies, library operations and global cooperative librarianship. With the selection of the five Fellows for the class of 2015, the program will have welcomed 75 librarians and information science professionals from 38 countries.
"The IFLA/OCLC Fellows are remarkable librarians who go on to make significant contributions to libraries in their home countries," said Mr. Prichard. "Many participants have gone on to become leaders in professional library associations, teachers in library schools and mentors to young professionals. The Fellowship Program is an investment in the future of libraries and librarianship on a global scale."
During the four-week program, the Fellows will participate in discussions with library and information science leaders, library visits and professional development activities. The program is based at OCLC headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, USA.
"The IFLA/OCLC Fellowship was inspirational. We are re-energized and filled with fresh ideas and knowledge, which will have a significant impact in our community," said Sonam Wangdi, 2014 Fellow from Bhutan.
The program also gives Fellows the chance to share their home customs and cultures with other Fellows, with colleagues they meet during the program, and with their hosts. The Fellows give formal and informal presentations about their home countries and libraries, and the challenges facing libraries in their home countries. As their program concludes, Fellows translate their program experiences into specific development plans to guide their continued growth and personal contributions to their home institutions and countries of origin.
The selection committee for the 2015 Fellowship program included: Fiona Bradley, IFLA; Sarah Kaddu, National Library of Uganda; Nancy Lensenmayer, OCLC; Robert Moropa, University of Pretoria, South Africa; George Needham, OCLC; and Susanne Riedel, Universitätsbibliothek Bielefeld, Germany.
Application information for the 2016 Fellowship Program is available on the OCLC website. Information about Fellowship Program sponsorship opportunities for interested organizations is also available on the website.
About OCLC
Founded in 1967, OCLC is a nonprofit, membership, computer library service and research organization dedicated to the public purposes of furthering access to the world's information and reducing library costs. More than 74,000 libraries in 170 countries have used OCLC services to locate, acquire, catalog, lend, preserve and manage library materials. Researchers, students, faculty, scholars, professional librarians and other information seekers use OCLC services to obtain bibliographic, abstract and full-text information when and where they need it. OCLC and its member libraries cooperatively produce and maintain WorldCat, the world's largest online database for discovery of library resources. Search WorldCat.org on the Web. For more information, visit the OCLC website.
About IFLA
The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the library and information profession. Founded in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1927 at an international conference, IFLA now has 1,500 Members in approximately 150 countries around the world. IFLA was registered in the Netherlands in 1971. The Royal Library, the national library of the Netherlands, in The Hague, generously provides the facilities for IFLA headquarters. More information can be found at www.ifla.org/.
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