text:
One of the reasons that I (Perry Jamison) love my job is that almost everybody you meet (outside of work) has or has had a pet.
Whenever someone asks what I do for a living and I say that I am a veterinarian, it is inevitable what will follow. People always ask about their pets.
If their pet is with them, they will commonly show me the animal and ask, "What do you think this mass is and should I worry about it?"
Often, I will examine the area and give my best guess as to what it might be; however, I do not like to guess and there is a logical way to go about determining what has caused the lump and if we should be worried about it.
The first question to consider is should we be concerned about every lump and bump on our pets?
Most are going to be benign growths that are only aesthetic concerns and will not affect the quality or longevity of their lives.
Unfortunately, until you know what the mass is made of, you cannot know this for sure. For this reason every lump should be brought to your veterinarian's attention.
There are some types of growths that many veterinarians may be able to feel comfortable diagnosing visually. These are skin growths or eyelid growths.
Visual inspection is not a definitive way to diagnose what a mass is, but it does provide significant information.
Similar to a human dermatologist, in veterinary medicine we document the location and size of the mass using a body map.
Our images are of a dog or a cat (top, bottom, right side and left side) and the location of every lump and its size can be marked on this map. This way, it is easy to note any changes over time.
For the vast majority of lumps and bumps, obtaining a cell sample for evaluation is the next step.
As in human medicine, there are veterinarians who have received advanced training in assessing microscopic cell samples from animals. A veterinary pathologist can look at cells from the mass under a microscope to get a definitive answer as whether this is something to worry about or not. There are two ways for your veterinarian to obtain samples each with advantages and disadvantages.
The most benign cell sampling technique is the fine-needle aspiration. As the name implies, this is where a small needle is inserted into the mass and a tiny cell sample is obtained. A syringe of air is used to push the sample out of the syringe and onto a glass slide for submission to a pathologist. This technique can be used on masses outside the body and along with ultrasound guidance to obtain samples from masses inside the body as well.
There are several advantages to the fine-needle aspiration. The procedure causes minimal discomfort since a small needle is used. In most patients, sedation is not needed thereby eliminating the associated risks and allowing the patient to go home immediately.
At the laboratory, there is very little processing that needs to be done for the pathologist to assess the sample, which speeds up how quickly results return.
The major disadvantage to the process is that the sample size is small, which can sometimes prevents the pathologist from giving us a definitive answer. Another rare complication is the potential for bleeding. This is a risk any time a needle is inserted into any lump or mass, but fortunately this is extremely uncommon.
The other cell sampling technique is to obtain a biopsy. A biopsy is when a piece, or better yet, the entire mass, is removed and submitted for evaluation. The larger sample size allows the pathologist to look at not only the cells but also how they interact with each other.
If we give them a good sample, it is rare that the pathologist cannot give us a definitive answer. If the entire mass is removed, they can also look at the edges and insure we did not leave any tumor cells behind.
If tumor cells are still present at the margin of the sample, we can often go back surgically and resect the rest.
The major disadvantage of a biopsy is that it is more invasive and considered a surgical procedure. Anesthesia is routinely required and depending on the location and size of the growth, there may be some initial discomfort.
Another concern is that each tumor type behaves differently, so some require more aggressive removal than others. Without knowing the type of cells beforehand, we may not remove enough and we might have to go back for a second surgery.
Since biopsies are pieces of tissue, they must be cut into microscopically thin pieces for the pathologist to assess. This process takes several days, which is why it takes longer to get the results back from a biopsy when compared to a fine-needle aspirating.
With all that being said, every lump and bump on your pet should be assessed. Most will be found to be benign, such as the fatty tumors called lipomas, and you can stop worrying. If they are a form of cancer, however, the sooner a diagnosis is obtained and treatment started the better the prognosis.
Dr. Henri Bianucci and Dr. Perry Jameson are with Veterinary Specialty Care LLC. Send questions to firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Jewish World Review April 13, 2007 / 25 Nissan, 5767
MOB outfit no easy fit
By Lori Borgman
http://www.JewishWorldReview.com |
There are blatant inequities when it comes to wedding attire for males and females. Men do not try on tux after tux, tossing them over the fitting room door with sighs of exasperation, rejecting cummerbunds five, 10 and 20 at a time, vowing to give up carbs and try Pilates.
Every weekday JewishWorldReview.com publishes what many in in the media and Washington consider "must-reading". Sign up for the daily JWR update. It's free. Just click here.
JWR contributor Lori Borgman is the author of , most recently, "Pass the Faith, Please" (Click HERE to purchase. Sales help fund JWR.) and I Was a Better Mother Before I Had Kids To comment, please click here. To visit her website click here.
© 2007, Lori Borgman
© 2007, Lori Borgman

subset: commoncrawl


text:
SMOKE TREE in Cactus
Regular price $5.00
Inspired by the plant life found in and around the California desert, each pattern in our "Palm" collection is derived from original photos that Carley took while on vacation. The organic, sometimes "thorny" shapes come directly from her explorations and attraction to the local cacti, succulents and bright desert flowers.
Made of: 55% organic linen, 45% organic cotton
Weight: 13.5 oz. per square yard / 20.9 oz. per linear yard
Repeat: 7" x 8"
Printed fabric width: 54"
Available colors: Indigo, Sky, Cactus, Sand
Digitally printed in the USA
* Minimum Order: 3 Yards
* FREE SHIPPING on domestic orders of 12+ yards.
* Fabric is printed to order and takes approximately 2-3 weeks for delivery. In a rush? Please email firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
* Due to the natural fiber content of our organic fabric, subtle variations in color and texture may occur and are to be embraced. We suggest ordering swatches if you are concerned about color. Please visit our FAQ page for CFA, memo and strike-off options.


text:
The basis to making good career decisions comes from knowing yourself and knowing your environment. At some point, you'll want to take a moment to Assess your Personality and Preferences. When you have a solid foundation of knowing your values, interests and skills, you can be selective about the information you look for. The following resources will help give an overview of working in Healthcare in a variety of capacities. They are, by no means, exhaustive or comprehensive, but will give you a fairly good sense of the skills and options available in these fields.
Jump to a Section:
- Roles & Work Environment
- Lifestyle Insights: Job Market & Income
- Alumni Stories
- Get Connected
Roles & Work Environment
Researching potential roles and work environments will provide you with a more accurate view of the varying career paths within the Healthcare Career Community. There are a variety of resources located below to allow you to dive into exploring the Healthcare Career Community.
Career Insider by VAULT
All UVA students have access to Career Insider by VAULT, which provides a variety of features that will provide greater insight into industries of interest. Access VAULT in Handshake. Once in Vault you will want to select the Industries & Professions tab at the top of the page to be able to explore all of the VAULT guides of interest.
The following VAULT guides may be of specific interest to the Healthcare Community:
- Allied Health Care
- Alternative Health Care
- Fitness and Training
- Health Care Management
- Health Care Providers
- Medical Equipment Manufacturing
- Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
Occupational Outlook Handbook
A great foundational and comprehensive resource maintained and updated by the U.S. Department of Labor that provides in-depth information on hundreds of careers. This tool allows a lot of flexibility in searching and provides a good understanding of educational and other minimum requirements into fields (Healthcare has own specific subcategory but many roles within healthcare may be found under other categories).
O*Net OnLine
O*Net OnLine is another foundational and comprehensive resource that provides a variety of search features. One great feature is the ability to search for careers based on overall match with personal values, interests, and skills. Browse by Job Family is a helpful tool to target your search based on specific industries (such as Healthcare Practitioners and Technical or Healthcare Support). Overall, O*Net OnLine provides a great starting point for exploring the industries and careers within the Healthcare Career Community.
Riley Guide
Riley Guide is a great overall career resource and provides a lot of industry specific information. Similar to both the Occupational Outlook Handbook and O*Net in versatility but with some unique features as well.
Lifestyle Insights: Job Market & Income
Cost of Living Calculator
Tool to gain insights to the differences of cost of living between two locations when considering moving. Helpful in evaluating how far a salary will go in a new location.
Paycheck Calculator
Tool to estimate what a potential or offered yearly salary equivalates to in a paycheck.
Great tool for comparing and evaluating salaries when exploring careers or making a decision on an offer. Provides a salary range based on geographic location and job title.
Career Profiles
Be an Actuary
A website for understanding what an actuary is, how to get started, exam process, searching for an internship/job, and other resources about the career path.
Being a Health Administrator
This guide allows you to explore the day-to-day work of a health administrator, growth of opportunities, variety of work settings/environments (beyond a hospital), salary information, and key skills for the profession.
Insurance Career Paths
In depth look at the multitude of career paths that exist within insurance (includes information on key skills and professionals speaking about their roles).
Meet Insurance Risk Management Professionals
Hear professionals working in various roles in insurance and risk management speak about a normal work day for them.
Profiles in Public Health
Learn about all facets of public health from individuals working in those roles using this resource (professionals representing most subindustries of the Healthcare Community are included in this resource).
Public Health Careers by State
Specific information about public health careers by state (including information about job growth, salary, etc.).
What is Epidemiology?
The following article is for those interested in careers in epidemiology. Questions such as what skills are needed to succeed in an epidemiology career, the salary that can be expected, factors that affect salary, typical job duties, educational epidemiologist requirements and specific types of epidemiologists are all explored in this comprehensive guide.
The Role of the Nutritionist/Dietitian
The following article is for those interested in careers as a Nutritionist/Dietitian. Questions such as what skills are needed to succeed in an wellness careers, the salary that can be expected, factors that affect salary, typical job duties, and licensure process.
Alumni Stories
Get Connected
Virginia Alumni Mentoring Program (VAM)
Virginia Alumni Mentoring is a program that connects UVA students with alumni who have volunteered to provide insights about the process of choosing and starting a career in their specific field. The program provides students and their alumni mentors a structured means of initiating a professional relationship to discuss career interests and topics of professional preparation: together, they develop goals for their regular meetings, during which the alumni mentors offer insights about their own undergraduate experiences, career progression and current work which supports mentees in navigating their own chosen career paths.
LinkedIn is an online networking tool. Beyond connecting to other professionals in similar fields, LinkedIn is an invaluable tool for conducting research about specific occupations or industries. You can also use LinkedIn to learn about UVA alumni and their destinations after graduation.
HoosNetwork is a hub containing lighthearted, entertaining and informative articles for 'Hoos living around the world. On HoosNetwork, visitors will find opinion pieces from alumni bloggers searching through topics such as work world, advice and education.


text:
A top House Republican said that President Obama's attempt to set a deadline for Congress to pass an immigration reform measure only will hurt the chances of it happening.
Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., criticized Obama's move this week to delay the results of a review of the nation's deportations policy until late summer.
White House officials said they wanted to allow House Republicans opportunity to act before Congress' August recess.
If they don't, Obama is expected to take steps on his own to curb deportations, which have reached record highs on his watch.
"When the president says he's going to set a time limit and then consider taking actions himself ... that makes doing immigration reform harder not easier," Goodlatte said during an oversight hearing with Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson.
Johnson was in the midst of the administration's review of the government's deportation policies when the White House said it will be delayed until August, to give Congress time to act.
Legislation is stalled in the House, 11 months after the Senate passed a sweeping bill dealing with border security, workplace enforcement and eventual citizenship for millions. If the House does not act ahead of Congress' annual August recess, Obama is expected to take limited steps on his own authority.
Johnson has given little indication about what he will recommend. He said Thursday that a program to identify immigrants in the country illegally who are booked into local jails should get a "fresh start."
He told lawmakers the program known as "Secure Communities," which uses fingerprints submitted to the FBI to identify potentially deportable immigrants, should not be eliminated.
"I believe with the reality of where we are (Secure Communities) needs a fresh start," Johnson said. "I think the goal of the program is a very worthy one that needs to continue."
The program has drawn complaints from local law enforcement, and an increasing number of counties, cities and states are opting not to participate in the wake of recent court decisions raising questions about the program. Goodlatte called the program "one of the most efficient mechanisms for removing dangerous aliens from the United States."
Johnson also confirmed Thursday that his review is looking at refocusing priorities for who is deported. Priorities should include people who are threats to national security, public safety and border security, he said.
The secretary faced strong criticism from Republicans on both the review and the administration's use of discretion enforcing immigration laws.
Federal data published this month showed that the Homeland Security Department released 36,007 convicted criminal immigrants last year who are facing deportation, including those accounting for 193 homicide and 426 sexual assault convictions. The immigrants nearly all still face deportation and are required to check in with immigration authorities while their deportation cases are pending.
Goodlatte said Johnson isn't responsible for decisions he described as "dangerous and irresponsible" made before Johnson was hired as Homeland Security secretary in December.
But Goodlatte said Americans have lost confidence in the administration's enforcement of immigration laws. Johnson said he has asked for a "deeper understanding" of why the department released the immigrants, and he pledged to continue to work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to ensure public safety.
Johnson said many of the releases were directed by an immigration judge or were prompted by other legal requirements.
Based on reporting by The Associated Press.
Follow us on twitter.com/foxnewslatino
Like us at facebook.com/foxnewslatino


text:
Hearing loss
In Australia, it is estimated that just over 20% of the adult population suffer from hearing loss and that this number exceeds 50% for those over 65 years of age (Access Economics Report 2006). In children, hearing loss impairs speech and language development, which in turn undermines academic achievement. In adults, it has a negative impact on employment opportunities and social functioning. It can cause social isolation that develops into depression and early onset dementia.
Hearing is one of our special senses that allows us to detect vibrations in air and perceive them as sound. Different kinds of vibrations produce different sounds, and these sounds can represent danger, communication signals, or music. Sound vibrations are collected by our external ears, travel to the eardrum, and are transmitted to the inner ear by the three tiny bones of the middle ear. The inner ear, also called the cochlea, is our hearing organ.
Approximately 15,000 microscopic sensory 'hair' cells are arrayed in four longitudinal rows along an elastic membrane within the cochlea. Each cell vibrates to a different frequency, from low frequencies at one end of the membrane to high frequencies at the other. When stimulated, hair cells activate auditory nerve fibres that carry sound signals to our brains. Brain circuits process the signals to yield a percept of the sound.
The cochlea is an extremely delicate structure. Disease, head trauma, ageing, drugs, and loud noise can cause hair cells to die. When hair cells die, they are gone forever and as they die, our hearing likewise diminishes. For reasons we can't explain, ageing typically causes hair cells corresponding to high frequencies to die first. We might notice this loss when consonant sounds of speech, such as 's', 'f' and 'th', become difficult to distinguish. Many people wrongly assume that hearing loss can be treated by simple amplification. In fact, hearing loss has many adverse symptoms: speech comprehension in a noisy background is lost; tinnitus or ringing of the ears often emerges; and sometimes there is severe loudness distortion.
Types of hearing loss
In adults, hearing loss may be gradual, as in age-related hearing loss. Sudden loss can occur from other factors such as viral infections of the inner ear or head trauma. Hearing loss falls into two broad categories:
- Conductive Hearing Loss – this ailment is caused by damage or a blockage to the outer and/or middle ear and can be acquired or congenital. Loss of loudness is the key symptom. Causes may include perforated eardrums, middle ear infections ('glue' ear), blockage of the ear canal by impacted wax, infection, or foreign objects, and otosclerosis (a hereditary condition where bone grows around one of the bones of the middle ear).
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss – this condition is caused by damage or malfunction of the cochlea or the auditory nerve, which can result from ageing, excessive noise exposure, diseases such as meningitis, and head injury. Loss of loudness and lack of clarity are the key symptoms. One in 1000 children are born with a congenital form of sensorineural hearing loss. Causes may include an inherited hearing loss, premature birth, lack of oxygen, damage from viruses such as rubella, and jaundice.
How hearing loss is diagnosed
An audiologist or clinician will always take a person's family and medical history. After that, a series of hearing tests are generally performed to determine the type of hearing loss.
Sounds will be transmitted through headphones (air conduction) and through the skull (bone conduction) at different frequencies and volumes. Speech and word recognition tests should also be carried out in quiet and in noise.
The results of hearing tests are plotted on a chart called an audiogram, which will show the levels at which various frequencies become audible for each ear. The audiogram will inform the audiologist whether or not the person is likely to benefit from wearing a hearing aid.
Hearing loss prevention
The most common source of hearing loss is exposure to loud sounds. The louder the sound and the longer the exposure, the greater the damage to the inner ear. Sounds that cause ringing in the ears kill hair cells. A single very loud sound (such as a gun shot or explosion) can cause instant hearing loss. To minimise noise-induced hearing loss, we should avoid loud noise or wear earplugs.
Options for hearing loss treatment
The treatment of hearing loss depends on the cause. Conductive hearing loss is usually treatable. Bacterial infections of the middle ear can be treated with antibiotics; blockages of the outer and middle ears can be cleared; surgery can repair damaged ear drums; and bones of the middle ear affected by otosclerosis can be replaced by artificial bones.
At present, sensorineural hearing loss cannot be cured, but a hearing device may help. For moderate hearing loss, there are different types of hearing aids and an audiologist can advise which one is most suitable. For the profoundly deaf, a cochlear implant may assist. This device transmits sound directly into the auditory nerve via electrodes surgically implanted into the cochlea. Recipients of a cochlear implant will need to learn how to integrate the electronic sounds produced by the implant with lip reading skills.
Garvan's research into hearing loss
Degeneration of hair cells in the inner ear occurs with ageing and as a result of excessive noise exposure. Since hair cells are not replaced in humans, the sensory deprivation is permanent and irreversible. Garvan's Hearing Research Group is conducting research along two separate paths. One line explores the potential for preventing noise-induced hearing loss through chemical intervention. A second examines abnormal brain changes consequent to hearing loss.
These changes are implicated in the production of tinnitus or ringing of the ears, an impaired ability to understand speech in noisy environments, and difficulty using hearing devices such as hearing aids and cochlear implants. As hearing loss cannot be remedied by amplification alone, we need to understand how brain circuits change so that treatment strategies actually address such alterations. This kind of information can contribute to a modification of current hearing aid devices for better outcomes.
This content is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, please consult a suitably qualified healthcare professional.
Please help us continue our breakthrough medical research


text:
E-mail comments, 50 words or fewer, to email@example.com
Russia can invade another country and organize and win an election by almost 100 percent in that country in less than a week. President Obama and his incompetents have four years to get Obamacare and its website up and running just to sell insurance, and they can't do it.
Vladimir Putin had better watch what he's doing. Obama has his pen in his hand. He may sign an executive order to forbid Putin from taking off his shirt.
I am always fascinated by the many uses of duct tape – the latest of which is trying to hold together and patch the Affordable Care Act, i.e., the Democrat lie.
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach disenfranchises thousands of voters to get "about 20" nonresidents. If you think that makes sense, then you are part of the problem.
I don't understand why anyone would have a problem with voter citizen ID. Why would you want noncitizens to vote in American elections? Because you need illegal votes to win. That's the only possible answer.
Our military has fought our wars for nothing if ordinary citizens are ever needlessly prevented from voting. Therefore, ordinary soldiers have uselessly died for nothing if this obscenity continues and goes undefeated. Voter suppression is a solution in search of a problem and has no place in our democracy.
A recent tax study showed Kansas as second only to Mississippi as states with the highest sales tax on food. It seems our governor and Legislature would correct this if they were not so eager to reduce taxes on business and the wealthy.
Thursday evening was a very bad "Hair" night, and not because of the Kansas wind. We are Theatre League season-ticket holders, and this was the first show we have left during intermission. The singing was not Broadway-worthy. It was just bad.
I hope The Wichita Eagle has a commemorative insert commemorating all the commemorative inserts.
Trash talk is uncalled for and isn't a part of sports. Are college athletes doing it? It is the bitter, mean-spirited fans who deface the game and make it so you can't take your kids to watch one.
A little perspective would be nice. It is not a "dance." It is not a cure for cancer. It is not saving the Earth from a killer asteroid. It is a game, and not everyone is enthralled with a game.


text:
INE's CCIE Routing & Switching Advanced Technologies Class resumes this Thursday via our online classroom. Below is a list of upcoming class dates, start times, and tentative topics:
There are still a few remaining seats available in the upcoming class days if you are interested in attending. Note that all customers with an All Access Pass can attend the class for FREE! Subscriptions to the All Access Pass are only $159 per month, and come with the first two months free if you purchase a year's subscription. This allows you to get access to the 800+ hours of on-demand videos that we already have available, toattend any of our upcoming online classes for FREE, plus get access to all new content that is released in the future.
Space is limited for this class so if you want to attend the live version you need to contact sales ASAP.
The streaming videos for this class will be posted ASAP, and I will make another announcement when they start to become available.
Below is a sample from the previous sessions of class that covered OSPF Authentication.
About Brian McGahan, CCIE #8593, CCDE #2013::13:
Brian McGahan was one of the youngest engineers in the world to obtain the CCIE, having achieved his first CCIE in Routing & Switching at the age of 20 in 2002. Brian has been teaching and developing CCIE training courses for over 10 years, and has assisted thousands of engineers in obtaining their CCIE certification. When not teaching or developing new products Brian consults with large ISPs and enterprise customers in the midwest region of the United States.
Find all posts by Brian McGahan, CCIE #8593, CCDE #2013::13 | Visit Website
You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
14 Responses to "New CCIE R&S Advanced Technologies Class Dates"
Hey Brian, I purchased the CCIE RS 4.0 Training Program which gives me access to the Adv. Tech videos. Will these new sessions that you are doing be replacing the current 4.0 videos ? And will I have access to these new videos ?
hi Brian, As you mentioned so many times some of the topics might take longer. Can you explain why did you book only 1 day for BGP and 1 day for MPLS. Same for QoS.
Are you sure will cover everything on those topics?
Hi Brian,
Can you change the schedule on this blog site as you progress and know more when you'll be covering each topic?
I'm asking because I'll be attending IPv6 but probably won't be able to attend the others. I'm planning to take May 12th off for that IPv6 coverage.
I would love to attend these classes! its a shame that I'm GMT +8
I too have a too much time difference, otherwise I would have attend them for sure.
BGP, QOS and MPLS are pretty important and huge topics. Atleast for these three you guys should have approach of covering it from beginners level like someone coming up with CCNP level of understanding. Also CAT QOS will be important part.
or perhaps its good time to keep Open Lecture Series option open for a while.
Any update on when mock lab workshop cod will come out.
A Deep Dive into Multicast and MPLS is certainly welcome. For IPv6 is is also important to know how it differs from IPv4 since this could be all one needs to know. For BGP it is important to stress out that it is a TCP Client Server application which relies on a working IGP, and as such behaves differently. QOS on the other hand doesn't have to be overly emphasized like it is now in the VOL I wokbook because R&S expert engineers are not expected to be experts in QOS.. I hope this will be adjusted in the VOL I workbook too.. please..
Hi. I just signed up for the All Access Pass, though how do I go about seeing this live class? I only see the class from 2009 in there.
hello INE ,
are the new ATC ( COD ) start to be available soon this month. I plan to do some refresh sessions so it would be great to make it with the updated content. Thanks for helping out.
Hello Brian,
Would i be able to download the new ATC on my ipad?
Leave a Reply


text:
Man accused of making threats at BRCC
Baton Rouge police arrested a 27-year-old man accused Wednesday of threatening to shoot people on the campus of Baton Rouge Community College.
Campus police were notified by a witness who overheard a man saying he was going to shoot people on campus, said Cpl. L'Jean McKneely, a Baton Rouge police spokesman. Campus police found Damien McCray after the witness gave them a description of the man.
When Baton Rouge police arrived on campus, they arrested McCray, McKneely said. McCray did not have a weapon on him.
Once McCray was detained and campus police had some details about the incident, an email was sent to inform all faculty, staff and students about the threats, school spokesman Steve Mitchell said.
McCray is not a student at BRCC, Mitchell said.
McCray, whose address was not available, was booked into Parish Prison on counts of terrorizing.
Man arrested on counts of aggravated arson
A 29-year-old man accused of setting fire to his grandmother's shed on July 31, causing a blaze that quickly engulfed the house and forced his grandmother and two children to flee, was arrested Wednesday morning.
The grandmother awoke at 3:15 a.m. when she heard someone outside her house in the 2700 block of Indiana Street and saw that her backyard shed was on fire, according to the arrest warrant.
She ran inside to get the two children and raced with them to her car, where she saw grandson Kentrell Jason Ross, whom she had kicked out of her house a week earlier for stealing from her, standing by the car, the warrant says. Ross told her he had been watching the house all night.
He also told her she couldn't leave because her car had a flat tire, but she left anyway, the warrant says.
The shed contained lawn equipment for Ross' father, who had reprimanded Ross for giving his grandmother problems, the warrant says.
Fire investigators learned someone had doused the shed in flammable liquid before setting it ablaze, the warrant says.
Firefighters extinguished the flames at about 4:40 a.m., but returned to the home three hours later when the fire re-ignited in a part of the house damage during the first fire.
Ross, whose address was not available, will be booked into Parish Prison on three counts of aggravated arson, said Curt Monte, a Baton Rouge Fire Department spokesman.
Authorities book man on suspicion of DWI
Authorities arrested at least one person suspected of driving while intoxicated in East Baton Rouge Parish and booked him into Parish Prison between 2:30 p.m. Tuesday and 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, booking records show.
John Goodwin, 20, 139 Downing Court, Bossier City, was booked on counts of driving while intoxicated and improper lane usage.
Compiled from staff reports. To talk to a crime reporter at The Advocate, call (225) 388-0369.


text:
Mental Health, MS
The Mental Health Counseling (MHC) program at the University of Massachusetts Boston is committed to the preparation of highly qualified professionals in the field of mental health counseling. Our commitment is reflected in the admission policies as well as hiring practices, to attract highly qualified students and exemplary faculty members who represent multicultural perspectives and individual diversity. The MHC program, within a public urban university, is dedicated to the training of professionals who most likely will work with, and provide counseling and related activities to individuals representing an urban and diverse population. Mental health counselors work in a variety of settings and may obtain a license to practice in other states.
The MHC program curriculum is organized to facilitate the development of its students and the individuals with whom the students work. Specifically, the curriculum emphasizes respect for the social foundations and cultural diversity of all persons. It achieves this goal by fostering each student's self awareness, compassion, and ability to think critically, and through its hiring policies of faculty and recognition of multicultural students. The program offers opportunities for its students to recognize, develop, and utilize their own resources in preparation for their future work with clients.
Essential to the implementation of the MHC program curriculum is the integration of theory presented in classrooms and its application in practicum and internship experiences. In order to integrate the curriculum content with other training experiences, the program provides information about the socio-political contexts of people's lives as well as about information related to personality, development, psychiatric taxonomy, professional orientation and ethics, methods of inquiry and the process of change. In addition, our program provides opportunities for its students to develop professional skills and competencies and to practice them in professional settings. The program prepares students to make significant practitioner-oriented contributions to counseling and prepares them for further study at the doctoral level if they desire to do so. All of our faculty are actively involved in research and contribute significantly to the profession at both national and international levels. There are opportunities to do research with our internationally known faculty if a student so desires. Click on the following link to learn more about the faculty and their research interests.
The Mental Health Counseling program also offers a concentration in forensics services, allowing students to further develop skills to work in forensics settings. For more information, please visit here.


text:
The Storehouse
Visitors to CairnGorm Mountain can enjoy a Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino or a Chai Tea Latte whilst taking in the phenomenal views down to Loch Morlich from over 2,000ft. The Storehouse also boasts a variety of home-made dishes, daily specials and freshly made cakes and pastries made in our in-house bakery. With new options on the menu such as our famous smokey seafood platter it's no surprise that the food keeps flying out of the kitchen!
"It's great to see the flocks of people coming and going in our new Storehouse and Outfitters. In the mornings you can expect to see lots of young snowboarders, skiers and hill walkers coming in for a full Scottish breakfast, bacon roll or hot chocolate before a busy day on the hill. At lunch time we welcome lots of Funicular Railway customers who pop in to take advantage of the new Starbucks coffee and pick up either a freshly made scone or the chefs special dish of the day. There is nowhere better to experience some of the best views in the world in a completely natural environment! I believe we have truly been able to create something special with our Storehouse and have something to offer everyone here at CairnGorm Mountain." – Janette Jansson, General Manager at Natural Retreats CairnGorm Mountain.


text:
Date Change!!
Pick up your papers for criminal record check
AGM & Registration
and Volunteer Recognition
Monthly Printed News
Fundraising Opportunity
Great opportunity
Get your forms in!
SSLC Needs Host Families
Activity Centre-Board Recruitment
LBA's EASTER CONTEST!
Charity Giving
Sunrise Health
Flower Sales
Grand Opening!
Firing back up!
Brush up on your Chicken Dance and Macarena Skills, shine up your dancing shoes, Santa is coming for an early visit!
Langenburg December Madness!
Holiday Tradition!
Held at the George Layh Theatre at 10:30 am
Support The Langenburg Activity Center
Grant Applications
Holy Cow!
Change in times
Lions Club Fundraiser
Town of Langenburg
Healthy living, community event, giving back
Funds for Zamboni!
Fall Programming
Langenburg Celebrates Canada's 150th
Hosted by Challenger Sports
Summer Hours
What is happening in Langenburg?
Homestead Museum
Buick Drive for your Students
Langenburg & District Donor's Choice
Sask Parks and Rec Policies and Procedures Project
Physical Activity Action Plan Focus Groups
Poinsetta Sale
Open to the public
September 28th 6:30 PM @ RM Auditorium
Student Zamboni Operator
Crosstown Bus Proposal
Leaps and Bounds Registration
Playground Workout!
Potter's People: Garden of Inspirations
Langenburg Town-Wide Yard Sale
Girl Guides in Langenburg?
Breastfeeding Support Group
47th Potashville Music Festival
Crosstown Bussing Proposal
Langenburg Water Rates and Billing Changes
Updated Transfer Station Fees
NON-Acceptable Recycling Items
Langenburg December Holiday Calendar
New Location for Business
Langenburg December Holiday Calendar
Main Street Project Update
Volya Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
Saturday Spooktacular Carnival
Warning from Town Office
Pancake Breakfast Tomorrow
Sunrise Health Region 2015 Health Status Report
LMAA Registration Night
LBA Pancake Breakfast Postponed
Community Development Office Closed Sep 1
Town Requested Business Assistance
Rabid Skunk Found in Saltcoats RM
Opening for Public Works Operator
Notice of Appeal
Movie in Centennial Park
Travelling Salesperson Tips
Langenburg Business Association Pancake Breakfast
Public Works Operator Position Still Open
Noah Zerr on Canada Cup All-Star Team!
Farmers/Craft/Vendor/Flea Market
Another Win by the Indians!~
Langenburg Indians Win!
Langenburg Arts Council Photo Contest
Leaps & Bounds Dance Registration
Entertainment Lineup for Laff & Linger
Family & Friends Community Foundation Inc.
Proper Drainage of Storm Water
Langenburg Esso is Open!
Infroduction of Bylaws Enforcement Officer
Laff & Linger Days Parade Rout
New School Project Fundraisers!
New School Project Fundraisers!
Swimming Pool Punch Passes
Broken Pedestrian Light
Swimming Pool Brochure 2015
Langenburg Lions Celebrity Sports Dinner
Street Sweeping!
Langenburg Arts Council Early Bird Ticket Deadline
Pre-K Registration
Annual Notice to Consumers
Development in Langenburg!
Langenburg Swimming Pool Open!
Laff & Linger Volunteer Call Out!
New Langenburg Business Association
Laff & Linger Buletin!
Daycare Garage Sale
Langenburg Sign Corridor Permit Application Process Open!
Drive 4 UR School & LHS Annual Car Wash!
Condos Beside Theatre & Town Office
Discoloured Water
Waterline Flushing
Swimming Pool Registration Form
Community Development Update
The Rock 98.5 Climbing Wall
Swimming Pool Registration & Hotdog Sale!
Flowers Ready for Pickup!
21st Annual Adjudicated Art Show
LHS Drama Production
Transfer Station Summer Hours
Call for Nomination
Public Notice - All Terrain Vehicles
The Rock 98.5 Climbing Wall
Public Notice - Invitation to Bid
Spring Cleanup Next Week
New Community Development Officer
New Condominium!
Notice of Preparation of ASSESSMENT ROLL
Main Street Program Update
Street Sweeping
Community Spring Cleanup
Welcome Committee
New Business in Langenburg!
Dog Licenses Required
Community Development Report
Sauna company opens in Langenburg!
Ball Registration is coming soon!
Koch Gallery & Gift Shop set to open!
New Business in Town!
Positive Parenting Seminar
Fit Mix Classes Start in February!
Yoga Classes Start in February!
Jess Moskaluke New School Fundraiser
December Late Night Shopping Winners!
Light up Langenburg Winner!
Late night shopping winner!
Sod Turning for new school!
New School Gift Wrap Station
Reporting Street Light Outages
Langenburg Holiday Calendar
New School Fundraiser Featuring Jess Moskaluke!
Christmas Carol Festival
Light Up Langenburg!
Family Santa Dance!
Shop Local & Win!
Medieval Mischief Dinner Theatre coming soon!
Langenburg chosen for Main Street Sask Program!
Drive 4 UR School Event
Holiday calendar submissions
Business Report
Join the Curling Leagues!
Remembrance Day Service
SCC Annual General Meeting
Walking Program
Kadaizy November Classes
New Business in Town!
Watermain Flushing
Ready to Play at Centennial Park!
Mature Driver Refresher Course
Welcome to Langenburg Evening
Skate/BMX Park Meeting
Community Development Report
Pink & Chocolate
Family Halloween Party
Pumpkin Graveyard
Kadaizy Fun Fall Festivities
Accepting Applications for Rec Director position
Thank you to Flood Volunteers
Rink Fees and Registration
Jess won Female Vocalist!
Laff N Linger 2015
Transfer Station Opening
Farmers Market
Car Show!
Farmer's Market coming up!
Farmers Market vendors wanted!
Back to School Sidewalk Sales!
Leaps and Bounds Dance Registration
The Circus is coming to Town!
Museum's Strawberry Social
Town of Langenburg Newsletter
Changes for the lawyers in Town
Garbage bins for flood Materials
4 CCMA Nominations for Jess Moskaluke!
Red Cross Centre in Langenburg
Royal LePage Franchise now in Langenburg
Liquor Franchise Bid goes to Pharmasave
New Centennial Park Plans
New Town Office Staff
Water Restriction and Assistance
New Business in Town!
Town Council meeting minutes posted
Rock 98.5 Live in Langenburg!
Garden of Inspirations
Sidewalk Sale
The new Langenburg Motors Ford Dealership
Langenburg Community Shuffle
Chicken Chef Grand Opening
20th Annual Adjudicated Art Show
Community Development Report
Town Bi-law and policy Reminders
SUBWAY Grand Opening!
Sask Liquor and Gaming News
Soccer Registration
Base Ball Registration
Garbage & Recycling Q&As
Swimming Pool Fundraiser
Community Meeting about New Recycling and Garbage system
Sask Lotto Grants
Langenburg Business Loans
New Business in Town
Visitor Reception Centre News
Day Care Registrations
Garbage Collection
Sign Corridor Info Meeting
New Business Opened in Langenburg!
Business Directory
New Business Opening Soon!
Commercial Land for Sale
Figure Skating program being offered
Meeting with Building Inspector
Light up Langenburg Winners
Light Up Langenburg
Evening Christmas Shopping
Winter Garbage Pickup
Langenburg's Holiday Calendar
Public Meeting for New School
Building Inspector Hired
Career Section on the Website
Lioness Christmas Board
Langenburg Swimming Pool Poinsettia Fundraiser
Remembrance Day Service
Wine and Cheese Reception
Pumpkin Graveyard
Family Halloween Dance
Pink & Chocolate
Langenburg has the lowest municipal property tax gap!
Langenburg Business Loan Promotion
Impact Early Childhood Celebration
Getting ready for the rink
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Girl Guides
Projector for Rent
Langenburg Rink Update
Appreciation for Harvest for Hunger Volunteers
Fall Fitness begins next week!
Langenburg Minor Athletics Association Registration
Leaps and Bounds Dance Registration
Langenburg Postcards are available
New lots for Sale!


text:
USA Internet Bingo
USA Internet Bingo Sites. Playing Bingo has changed rapidly over the last few years. With many smoking bans now in place, many Bingo lovers find themselves playing Bingo on the Internet rather than at local Bingo Halls and fire stations. As a result, Internet Bingo has grown dramatically in just a few years. To play online see our listing of the best bingo sites which all allow and welcome United States players.
This website is dedicated to informing players of the best USA Internet Bingo Sites available. See our reviews of Internet Bingo sites to learn more about sign up bonuses, banking options and the different games offered. These are best sites to play online bingo for real money from the USA.
Best USA Internet Bingo Sites
Bingo Fest:
Bingo Fest was established in 1996 and has grown to be one of the biggest USA Internet Bingo Sites available. They are very dedicated to customer service and have some of the biggest progressive jackpots available. Try the site for free with a $20 free comp. When your ready to deposit take advantage of the $100 bonus offered. Bingo Fest also offers video poker and slot machines.
Cyber Bingo:
Cyber Bingo was one of the first USA Internet Bingo Sites to hit the web in 1996. Since then Cyber continues to grow and is offering a $100 bonus on your first deposit or receive a free $20 to try the site. Cyber Bingo is 100% flash based so a download is not required. Cyber Bingo also received the award for top Internet Bingo Site for 2008 by Gambling Online.
Bingo Hall:
Bingo Hall offers a full download version as well as a flash version where no download is required. Bingo Hall is offering a free $30 sign up bonus as well as a 150% match bonus on your first and second deposit. Play over 300 different 75 ball bingo games and $1000 blackouts every hour. Bingo Hall also offers online slots, video poker, keno and more. They are a top USA Internet bingo sites.
Vics Bingo:
Vics Bingo has been online since 2002 but has recently just undergone a complete overhaul. Claim a free $25 to try the site for free or take advantage of the huge 500% match bonus on your first deposit. USA players are welcome and Vics offers a great Internet Bingo experience. Use the auto dab feature and even prepay for tournaments if you want and you do not even need to be online to win!
Internet Bingo for USA Residents
Play at any of our recommended USA Bingo sites that accept United States players and residents. Be sure to claim your USA Bingo Bonuses or even play free no deposit bingo. No deposit bonuses are a great way to try the bingo site for free before making a deposit, the sites give you free bingo money so you should take advantage of it! See here for a full listing of no deposit bonuses to try the bingo sites we recommend for free.
As you can see we recommend very few USA Online Bingo sites. That is because we actually play at all the online bingo sites we recommend and only a few get our seal of approval. The above USA online bingo sites are the best the Internet has to offer. They have great deposit methods and process withdraws fast! You can also find other information like flash bingo sites where you can play without downloading any software.
If you like bingo why not give online slots a try? Find USA casino reviews and a full listing of USA online casinos that also offer USA online slots, video poker and casino table games. Similar to bingo, many sites also offer Keno where you can win some serious money. To play some slots or other casino games check out other websites we manage for the best online casinos that welcome USA players. Find and play the best online slots available to USA players. We would also recommend checking out a live dealer casino where you play at a brick and mortar casino online. It is the latest in online casino technology.


text:
Journey Details Middle School Itinerary Speakers Signups & Forms Get Involved Education Links
Below is the map of our itinerary for our 7 day Journey. For more information please contact us at (650) 952-1510 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Atlanta, GA: Hear Dr. King's "I have a Dream Speech" at Stone Mountain, Visit King Center for Nonviolent Social Change, Anti-Racism session led by Minnijean Brown-Trickey, Meet Clark Olsen and Congressman John Lewis.
Selma, AL: Visit Brown Chapel, Cross Edmund Pettus Bridge, Meet Joanne Bland and Coach Lawrence Huggins.
Montgomery, AL: Selma Lesson on the steps of the State Capitol Building, Civil Rights Memorial / Museum, Lesson on Emmett Till.
Birmingham, AL: Visit 16th Street Baptist Church, Kelly Ingram Park and National Civil Rights Institute, Meet the McNair Family, Session on Music in the Movement led by Minnijean Brown Trickey.
Atlanta, GA: Lesson on Last Days of King, Visit Dr. King Memorial / Gravesite, Meet Elizabeth Eckford, Jerry Mitchell and Reena Evers.
Customizable Journeys: To view our 10-Day Itinerary that can be used to create customized journeys for both High School and Middle School, please click here and contact us at (650)952-1510 or email@example.com.


text: We are excited to partner with you as your child takes his or her next steps in their spiritual development. If your child has recently made the decision to follow Christ or has questions about what being a Christian is all about, this is a wonderful interactive opportunity for you to discover what this life changing decision means together. This class is a prerequisite for our Baptism Basics class.


text:
There are some great deals at Amazon right now:
Order this free game (you don't have to actually download it), and right now get a $5 credit towards MP3 in your e-mail (it doesn't say how long that will last - I did it Friday and got my credit). You have to use the Amazon game downloading software.
Many free world music samplers are now available here. Again, you have to use the Amazon music downloader, but I like it because it transfers the tracks directly to my iTunes - no importing.


text:
How relaxation and mindfulness are helping kids self regulate, an article by Angela K. Evans in the Boulder Weekly, October 20, 2016:
Often, someone will stop Dee Marie on the street in Boulder and say, "Hey, you were the yoga lady at my [school]. I still remember to breathe when I get tense. I still remember the things we learned."
As the founder of CALMING KIDS (CK): Creating a NonViolent World, Dee Marie has been teaching yoga ...Continue Reading → Share


text:
Get 15% OFF Your Next Order
The best deals come to your inbox. Sign up for Ben Meadows emails to get exclusive offers, the scoop on new products and information you can actually use.
High accuracy makes these Handheld Refractometers a great value. Exclusive "Zero-Ring" eliminates calibration tools for convenient use in the field or in the lab. Largest field of view available with a handheld unit. Choose from tough, all-metal models with Brix, Salinity and Coolant scales. Some models available with an Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) feature. All Refractometers include a protective case. Nos. 107070, 107076, 107078 and 107083 feature Automatic Temperature Compensation.
© 2018 Ariens Specialty Brands LLC
CAGE Code: 3ZEL7 | DUNS: 18-854-1176
Reference Number: WB0000


text:
Even the hardened critics among us would scarcely deny that we are at an environmental crossroads in this country. An overwhelming weight of evidence confirms that the combination of acid rain, excess greenhouse gas emissions, toxic wastes, and the destruction of wildlife habitats pose a far greater risk to the future of humankind than was imagined even a decade ago. Politicians are forced to contend with more environmental concerns among their constituents than ever before, and are less able to simply duck the major issues.
A massive scramble has ensued in Washington as elections loom, and previously indifferent or positively uncaring members of the House, Senate, and the Bush administration are frantically attempting to cast themselves as activists. With humble respect to our elected officials, MOTHER, along with Jeremy Rifkin and Carol Grunewald Rifkin, authors of Voting Green (Doubleday), presents a primer on the environmental record of the 101st and 102nd congresses.
Two hundred and sixty four "green" bills were sponsored and/or voted on during this time period and pertain to such diverse issues as:
Each candidate has been given a score. For the sake of space, only those with the highest and lowest scores are presented.
To give each official a score, 6 points were awarded to every member who sponsored a bill (since most of the bills never make it to a floor vote), 3 points to a co-sponsor, 2 points to sponsors of a resolution (a statement of concern or intent by the Congress, but not always a binding piece of legislation), and one to co-sponsors. If the bill came to a floor vote, members received 3 points if he or she voted for the bill.
M. Wallop (R-WY): 0
D. Nickles (R-OK): 0
B. Johnston (D-LA): 1
S. Thurmond (R-SC): 3
A. Simpson (R-WY): 3
W. Rudman (R-NH): 3
C. Mack (R-FL): 3
P. Gramm (R-TX): 3
D. Coats (R-IN): 3
D. Sundquist (R-TN): 0
B. Paxon (R-NY): 0
R. Michel (R-IL): 0
A. McCandless (R-CA): 0
R. Marlenee (R-MT): 0
C. Holloway (R-LA): 0
L. Combest (R-TX): 0
J. Barton (R-TX): 0
B. Stubbs (R-AZ): 1
B. Shuster (R-PA): 1
B. Livingston (R-LA): 1
J. Lightfoot (R-IA): 1
H. Callahan (R-AL): 1
R. Baker (R-AL): 1
C. Stenholm (D-TX): 2
G. Montgomery (D-MS): 2
J. Hansen (R-UT): 2
J. Hammerschmidt (R-AR): 3
J. Whitten (D-MS): 3
G. Vander Jagt (R-MI): 3
A. Gore (D-TN): 115
J. Kerry (D-MA): 95
J. Lieberman (D-CT): 90
C. Pell (D-RI): 90
A. Cranston (D-CA): 89
T. Wirth (D-CO): 82
P. Leahy (D-VT): 80
H. Reid (D-NV): 79
B. Adams (D-WA): 71
D. Moynihan (D-NY): 68
B. Boxer (D-CA): 236
T. Weiss (D-NY): 219
R. Dellums (D-CA): 212
J. Scheuer (D-NY): 210
N. Pelosi (D-CA): 208
E. Towns (D-NY): 197
M. Owens (D-NY): 194
C. Collins (D-IL): 190
J. Lewis (D-GA): 186
P. DeFazio (D-OR): 185
W. Owens (D-UT): 185
G. Ackerman (D-NY): 184
C. Atkins (D-MA): 183
F. Stark (D-CA): 181
P. Kostmayer (D-PA): 180
G. Brown (D-CA): 179
H. Wolpe (D-MI): 175
S. Gejdenson (D-CT): 171
B. Dwyer (D-NJ): 159
C. Bennett (D-FL): 157
Statistical information courtesy of Voting Green, Your Complete Guide to Making Political Choices in the 1990s, © 1992 by Jeremy Rifkin and Carol Grunewald Rifkin (Doubleday).
Whether you want to learn how to grow and raise your own food, build your own root cellar, or create a green dream home, come out and learn everything you need to know — and then some!LEARN MORE
At MOTHER EARTH NEWS, we are dedicated to conserving our planet's natural resources while helping you conserve your financial resources. You'll find tips for slashing heating bills, growing fresh, natural produce at home, and more. That's why we want you to save money and trees by subscribing through our earth-friendly automatic renewal savings plan. By paying with a credit card, you save an additional $5 and get 6 issues of MOTHER EARTH NEWS for only $12.95 (USA only).
You may also use the Bill Me option and pay $17.95 for 6 issues.
Canadian Subscribers - Click Here
International Subscribers - Click Here
Canadian subscriptions: 1 year (includes postage & GST).


text:
Actress Courteney Cox, best known for her Emmy Award-winning comedy Friends and for her Golden Globe-nominated role in Cougar Town, segues behind the camera to make her feature-film directorial debut at the Tribeca Film Festival with Just Before I Go. (Press materials)
Just Before I Go will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 24.
Please give us your description of the film playing.
Ted Morgan has been treading water for most of his life. After his wife leaves him, Ted realizes he has nothing left to live for. Summoning the courage for one last act, Ted decides to go home and face the people he feels are responsible for creating the shell of a person he has become. But life is tricky. The more determined Ted is to confront his demons, to get closure, and to withdraw from his family, the more Ted is yanked into the chaos of their lives. So, when Ted Morgan decides to kill himself, he finds a reason to live.
What drew you to the script?
It has heart and deals with life issues, and is outrageously funny.
What was the biggest challenge?
The biggest challenge was completing the film in 23 days with 41 speaking parts and 19 locations. Also, finding the right balance between the serious human pathos and the boundary-pushing comedy.
What advice do you have for other female directors?
Have thick skin, trust your instincts and your vision. Ideally, there will be a time when this is no longer a question.
What's the biggest misconception about you and your work?
I'm not actually sure. Maybe people assume I'm only drawn to comedy, but actually I'm drawn to darker themes and inappropriate humor.
Do you have any thoughts on what are the biggest challenges and/or opportunities for the future with the changing distribution mechanisms for films?
The increase of platforms to watch, promote and distribute various projects has ultimately created additional opportunity for filmmakers. These channels help more projects to get funded quickly and have the potential to reach a broader audience. I welcome any changes in distribution if it will allow for more films to be made.
Name your favorite women directed film and why.
It's too hard to choose between Jane Campion's The Piano and Martha Coolidge's Rambling Rose. Both are beautifully told stories with exquisite performances and unique visual styles.
Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Sign up for our Email Newsletters here.


text:
SeniorLiving.Net Careers
Care Advisor – Home based position, helping families find and explore Senior Care options
Our company is owned by A Place for Mom, Inc. and currently helps families in all 50 states. In order to continue to provide families the most comprehensive senior care services, SeniorLiving.Net is adding more locations to our Care Advisor Network. Care Advisors are full time employees of the company and expected to work a 40 hour week.
Care Advisors are the primary point of contact for families, community partners, and local referral partners in the senior living industry. The position involves communicating with families, matching families with our partner communities, and finding non partner services that could be appropriate as well, based on the needs of each individual family.
Our ideal candidate is professional, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and passionate about helping families and seniors. You must have a desire to help families and be able to relate to the difficult decisions they are making. SeniorLiving.Net will provide each Advisor with qualified families, but the expectation to source your own leads is highly encouraged. Commitment to seeing the family thru the process, empathy, and compassion are a must.
Job Responsibilities of a Care Advisor
SeniorLiving.Net has relationships with thousands of communities across the country and generates revenue by helping senior care communities find residents. Our service is always free for families. In addition to working with families, Care Advisors will also be expected to build relationships with partner communities in their area, make recommendations about which communities we should add to our network, and build a professional network with referral sources.
Time management, attention to detail, multi-tasking and strong communication skills (written and oral) are required. Care Advisor can schedule tasks, appointments, and do research using a SeniorLiving.Net software program that is accessed over the Internet. Our phone system is also Internet based, so an appropriate high speed internet connection in your home office is required. SeniorLiving.Net is striving to be a paperless company. All communication and record keeping is electronic.
SeniorLiving.Net provides leads to our advisors to get them started. For the first few months, Care Advisors focus on the family advisement process, and getting to know their partner communities by going out for site visits. We begin to focus on sourcing our own leads and non-partner relationships once the employee and manager feel confident in the Care Advisors performance.
Primary Expectations for Care Advisors
- Be a strong communicator and strive to provide the highest quality customer service
- Match families to SLN Partner Communities, research and reach out to non-partners if appropriate
- Follow up with families and communities within timeframes agreed upon during training.
- Generate 5-7 moves per month after a three month ramp up.
- Attend weekly staff conference calls and one on one meetings with your Manager.
- Become knowledgeable about care options available in the local marketplace and have the desire to continue to be an industry expert in your designated region.
Care Advisor Training and Education
All employees will receive training at our company headquarters in the Washington, DC metro area. Care Advisors will receive additional training focused on optimizing your territory and the family advisement process. Weekly conference calls and day to day interaction with other team members and managers will enable you to take multiple families through our Care Advisment process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be other Care Advisors in my city/market?
SeniorLiving.Net has large territories and is just beginning to expand its national network. As requests from families come into the network we try to maintain a preset ratio of opportunities for each Care Advisor.
Our goal is to have multiple advisors in all US primary and secondary markets. As the company expands, it helps us build our brand. As families become more familiar with our company, you receive more word of mouth referrals.
Do I need to understand how to use technology/computers to be successful?
Yes, as an Internet based company, an understanding of the computer and its operating system is important. We have designed our tools to help you manage your daily opportunities. Email, and web based tools are the primary way to communicate. While you work with families you will be updating family records, accessing information and sending messages. We will teach you how to use our CRM to manage customer relationships as well as our phone system. Please let us know if you have concerns about your computer experience.
First Impression Specialist II
The First Impressions Specialist II serves as the primary point of contact for existing clients within the assigned sales division and ensures all customer service issues and complaints are handled and resolved. The Specialist will be the primary resource for responding to requests for changes to our websites, as well as entering preferred partners into the databases. In addition, the Specialist will assist with making changes to the sales database (SalesForce), enter community information both when updated by the Care Advisors, and once a contract is signed into SalesForce, and track return of partner forms. The First Impressions Specialist II must have excellent customer service, communication and time management skills and be comfortable functioning in a fast-paced environment. He or she must be proficient in Microsoft Office, and type a minimum of 50 words per minute.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as primary point of contact for the OurParents.com website, as well as for SeniorLiving.net and AssistedLivingInfo.com websites. Remove duplicates, enter information from partners and non-partners, and update information for existing partners on a regular basis.
- Answer incoming calls from the websites and route to the appropriate sales team member
- Serve as primary point of contact for the Washington State maintenance. This includes monthly updates into SalesForce for any licensing issues with partners, and tracking and entering state information when a new Washington State partner signs a contract.
- Maintain records of Partner forms; follow up with outstanding forms by phone and/or email.
- All performance reports to partners: Monthly and Quarterly
- Enter and update any new home care and Skilled Nursing entries into SalesForce
- Track down pricing, level of care, and other important information for existing partners.
- Own overall and ongoing success and satisfaction for existing clients within assigned sales division.
- Any other items requested by supervisor
Required Knowledge/Skills and Abilities
- Experience in sales or customer service
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate within all levels of the organization
- Excellent interpersonal skills; strong customer service skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and move quickly between projects
- Present a professional image at all times to customers and vendors
- Ability to work extended hours when needed
- Salesforce.com experience a plus
- Ability to work extended hours as needed (may be required)
- Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Care Specialist
SeniorLiving.Net recommends senior housing and care to families nationwide. The Care Coordinator works closely with our sales team to act as a point of contact for families we are working with to find Care. The Care Coordinator will work closely with the sales manager within a team environment to monitor the changing status of each family's search.
They will be responsible for outreach, documentation in our online system and communicating on a daily basis with team members.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing 600-700 prospects who are seeking solutions more than 60 days in the future
- Working with Long Term Prospects to monitor changing family needs
- Collecting move-in information and billing information for the invoice team
- Making 100 contact calls each day (these are not "cold" calls)
- Entering information into the company CRM and communicating other details with local care advisors by phone and email
- Updating the status of family on our online system
- Working closely with Sales Managers to maximize monthly Move totals
- Developing toolkits and resource list to assist the Care Advisors in streamlining the family advisement process.
Requirements include:
- Current Bachelor's degree or be working toward degree
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment with multiple tasks
- Savvy computer skills with a willingness to master our CRM.
- Strong work ethic, comfortable with a high call volume (100 daily)
- Professional maturity, ability to work unsupervised
Work Schedule and Salary Include:
The Care Coordinator position will be based in our Tyson's Corner, Virginia office and the candidate will be responsible for working a 40 hour work week. The candidate will be trained on SeniorLiving.net Interview protocols and communicating with families.
Base salary of $25,000 with opportunity to earn monthly bonuses based on performance. Target earnings $32,000-$35,000
Package includes 401K with match, health benefits and great work environment


text:
Firm: Merrill Lynch
City: Farmington Hills, Mich.
Age: 70
Years as an advisor: 44
Years with current firm: 40
AUM: $982 million
John G. Kulhavi probably wouldn't call himself a hero. But it's hard not to think of that word when noting Kulhavi's accomplishments as a decorated Vietnam War veteran and generous donor and volunteer for charitable causes.
Kulhavi was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam, and for his service there and elsewhere he earned a Legion of Merit, two Distinguished Flying Crosses and a Purple Heart, among other awards. Although he shies away from telling war stories, he says the one mission, out of the more than 300 he flew, which he feels the best about was a rescue mission he made to Cambodia. Five soldiers were being held prisoner behind enemy lines in Cambodia after the rest of their patrol was executed. The mission was successful—the five soldiers' lives were saved—and Kulhavi says that's important despite the significant risks of the operation. "You couldn't really order anyone to go into combat if they believed that, if they were captured, no attempt would be made to retrieve them," he says.
Today, he supports members of the military and veterans through a variety of nonprofits. In the last year, for example, Kulhavi delivered numerous speeches on behalf of Mikie's Minutes, an organization that raises money to provide phone cards for members of the military. He was also recently the keynote speaker for a fundraiser for Homes For Our Troops, which purchases and refurbishes homes to donate to handicapped veterans.
In addition to his military-related causes, Kulhavi is a devoted supporter of his alma mater, Central Michigan University. He is a past chairman of the board of trustees for the University, and is currently tasked with raising $2.8 million to renovate the school's events center. He sponsors multiple scholarships and projects at the University, and endows a Chair of Neuroscience position.
Kulhavi estimates he spends more than 600 hours per year giving speeches and serving on the various nonprofit and civil service boards on which he sits. For example, he currently sits on the board of directors of the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities. Yet he is just as generous with his financial commitments. Kulhavi says he donates a minimum of $100,000 to charitable causes each year.
"Most of us had some help along the way," Kulhavi says. "One thing I wish I could accomplish is to encourage anyone who has achieved any measure of success to give back. It would make us a better country."


text:
At an estimated grade of IX,10 it is amongst the very hardest Scottish first ascents made in the ground-up style.
After Guy Robertson led the first pitch (as for The Vicar) Macpherson took over the lead for the main event... Greg Boswell has the full story on his blog - an extract of which is here:
"[Pete] charged up the overhanging flake/crack that was forming the left side of the roof and after some wild axe swings and impressive foot placement changes he was now well above his last piece of gear. One of his axes ripped from the crack but he just powered through with his other arm, unfortunately as he was swinging his free tool to get another placement, the other tool ripped and before I knew it the rope in my belay device was getting ripped tight and Pete was at the end of an impressive 11m fall straight onto the slab."
After that impressive fall, Greg Boswell took over the lead and led the pitch.
For full details of the route read the great accounts on:
Also Pete Macpherson has some stunning photos in his UKC Gallery, one of which is in this news item. Check out his UKC Gallery for loads of great images of Scottish winter desperates.
This ascent has been discussed already in the UKC Forums.
Greg Boswell is sponsored by The Mountain Boot Company - which is: Scarpa , Grivel , Deuter , Outdoor Research , Ski Trab , Lorpen . He is also sponsored by Edelrid .
Guy Robertson is sponsored by Rab, Scarpa, Grivel, Tendon Ropes
Pete Macpherson runs the Mac Mountaineering Shop and is sponsored by Lyon Equipment ; Petzl, Beal and the Mountain Boot Company; Scarpa, Outdoor Research, Lorpen.


text:
By Sharon Bernstein
SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 10 (Reuters) - Drought-stricken California could increase its water supply by a third by reusing water that would otherwise go down the drain and saving storm runoff, environmentalists said on Tuesday amid wrangling over the state's response to dry conditions.
The report by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Pacific Institute came as Democrats and Republicans in the state Legislature bickered over whether to ask voters to spend money on new reservoirs and other water storage projects, or concentrate more on conservation and recycling efforts preferred by environmentalists.
"With widespread adoption of available water conservation and efficiency improvements, demand can be met more readily, less expensively, and with less pressure on our tapped-out rivers and groundwater basins," said Peter Gleick, president of the Pacific Institute sustainability group.
California is in its third year of a catastrophic drought that has forced farmers to fallow 400,000 acres (160,000 hectares) of land, dried up wells and left streams so low that fish have difficulty migrating.
Reusing water from laundry and other efficiency measures would help the state save up to 14 million acre-feet of water a year, the groups said. That is more than a third of the 36 million acre-feet the groups say can safely be used most years. California currently draws about 43 million acre-feet a year, with urban areas using 9 million, their data showed.
The report came a day after a coalition of Northern California leaders called on the Legislature to include funding for new storage facilities, including reservoirs, in a bond measure lawmakers hope to put before state voters in November.
To make the ballot, the bond measure must be passed by lawmakers and signed by Governor Jerry Brown by June 26, but negotiations have bogged down as Republicans fight for reservoirs and other storage projects, and Democrats push for conservation and recycling projects.
A deal in the state Senate to include funding for a reservoir appeared to be coming together this week, but was not finalized by Monday, a source close to the negotiations said.
A water bond is already slated to go before voters in November, but its $11 billion price tag is unpopular. The new one would replace it.
Brown, a Democrat who has steered a centrist course on spending, has said he would support a bond only if it were structured to win support from lawmakers and the public. (Reporting by Sharon Bernstein; Editing by Cynthia Johnston and Peter Cooney)


text:
Eminem is back in the studio working on a new solo album. That's welcome news to fans of his solo work, as he had been primarily preoccupied with Slaughterhouse projects.
That supergroup featuring Joe Budden (man, remember "Pump It Up"?), Joell Ortiz, Royce da 5'9" and Crooked I, is releasing Welcome To: Our House on August 28th. The album is Slaughterhouse's second.
But Slim Shady told MTV and Shade 45's Sway that he's not going to rest for long. "I've actually kinda just started," he said. "I've been on the move a little bit too, so I've, in between things, [snuck] songs in here and there."
At a Thursday night concert in New York, he thanked his fans for helping him get through depression.
He also recently topped Rihanna and Lady Gaga to become the musician with the most Facebook fans (60 million) and lined up a feature on Pink's next album (yep, it's called "Here Comes The Weekend").
The once-controversial rapper's last album was 2010's Recovery, which easily topped the charts and moved an impressive 741,000 copies in its first week, buoyed by singles like "Love the Way You Lie." That song, which featured Rihanna, grew more popular when the music video was released, mostly because Megan Fox plays a spousal abuse victim. Fox donated her payments from the video to a shelter for victims of abuse.
"Not Afraid," another single off Recovery, also enjoyed massive radio airplay. The inspirational album showcased a different Eminem than fans of his earliest work will remember. It remains to be seen what tone will underscore his next effort.