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Police in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia are cracking down on impaired driving. With the goal of removing unsafe drivers from the roads, law enforcement personnel hope increased surveillance and citations will make highways and other roadways safer for all.
"The Patrol is committed to removing impaired drivers from our roadways," said Colonel Paul. A. Pride, superintendent of the Ohio State Highway Patrol in a statement. "We are thankful for this multi-state partnership that contributes not only to a safer Ohio, but a safer nation."
During the first weekend of December 2014, the crackdown resulted in more than 650 arrests. A total of 284 of those occurred in Ohio.
Thousands Hurt Each Year by OVI Drivers
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a total of 12,168 OVI-related crashes (operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs) occurred on Ohio roads in 2012, resulting in 431 deaths and 7,299 injuries. They added that OVI-related crashes accounted for 40 percent of all fatal crashes in the state.
OVI includes driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, a drug of abuse, or a combination of them. Though similar to the term "DUI" (driving under the influence), OVI is often the preferred term used by law enforcement professionals.
Though any car accident presents a danger to occupants, an accident that involves a driver operating under the influence often results in more serious injuries and sometimes even death because of the reckless nature of the driving prior to the incident.
Victims May be Eligible to File a Drunk Driving Lawsuit
Those who are victims in an accident involving alcohol or drugs may be eligible for the following types of personal injury lawsuits:
- Commercial truck lawsuit: If the driver was under the influence while operating a commercial truck, he and the company he worked for may both be held liable for damages.
- Wrongful death lawsuit: If you or a loved one was killed in an accident involving a drunk driver or a driver under the influence of drugs, you may be eligible for more than the insurance company is willing to pay you. A personal injury lawsuit can help you recover the compensation you deserve.
- Drunk-driving lawsuit: In most cases, the driver's insurance company will be required to compensate victims or injuries and losses. Because insurance companies act in their own interests, however, the settlement they offer may be less than satisfactory. A third-party claim against the insurance carrier can help ensure a more fair settlement.
- Serious injuries: If you live in a No-Fault state (check with your auto accident lawyer), your own insurance is required to pay your medical bills. If your injuries require more than the threshold amount, however, you may be able to pursue a personal claim against the driver.
Compensation Possible Through a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Though the multi-state crackdown is helping to reduce OVI-related crashes—they dropped from an average of 43 percent of all fatal crashes between 2010 and 2012 to 33 percent in 2013—these types of accidents can still happen, wreaking havoc in families.
Nicole Johnson Staeuble of Huber Heights, Ohio, was awarded $2.85 million in 2013 when a jury agreed she deserved compensation after a car accident with a drunk driver caused her multiple injuries. Both the drunk driver, who worked at a Dayton strip club, and the strip club itself—because it was determined they encouraged dancers to drink on the job—were held liable.
Exclusively focused on representing plaintiffs, especially in mass tort litigation, Eric Chaffin prides himself on providing unsurpassed professional legal services in pursuit of the specific goals of his clients and their families. Both his work and his cases have been featured in the national press, including on ABC's Good Morning America.


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USA is a huuuuge country! With so many things to do… the list just never ends, I cannot tell you the many times I have visited the country and never stop visiting incredible new places.
There are affordable prices in most destinations plus the convenience of being able to rent a good car and drive at your own pace and the variety of gastronomic offers at good prices make this country a great attraction for tourism.
Why do I say affordable prices "in general"? Cities such as New York where´s even difficult to find accommodation at reasonable (not even budget) fares! A hotel that maybe in Orlando we pay 50 USD per night, in NY, I can assure you it will be more than double. Therefore, if you go to The Big Apple, prepare yourself to adjust your accommodation budget considerably. Looking for alternatives, many choose to stay in surrounding neighborhoods such as Queens or Brooklyn: if you don´t mind the subway journey to go to Manhattan, these will be a great option to reduce costs.
What if we talk about Las Vegas? Strip Ave. hotels are luxurious and quite expensive, but in my opinion, they are worth every single buck! Your world twists as you enter and walk through the Casinos! It´s like visiting different cities and countries from one moment to another! Hey! Of course let´s remark that many of them organize pool parties during summer and host top events. Although the entrance to the Hotels and its Casinos is free (except for the area of rooms and places only for guests), spending a night in classics such as the Caesar Palace or the Bellagio should be out of question.
Not a fan of the endless landscapes nor cities? Beaches or mountains? National Parks? Disney World? …no? Well, USA is undoubtedly the shopping marketplace by far! Where the chain "Premiun Outlets" is the star (remember this name) first class brands such as Ralph Lauren, Chanel or Armani among others sell products from previous seasons or discontinued at excellent prices, also the classic as H&M, Zara, Levis… there are for all tastes and budgets. * Check its website for discount coupons!! *
Here I´m leaving the guides on the different places you can visit and lots of tips!

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August 9, 2017
Oh BOY!! My heart jumping up and down! I don't even know where to begin with this beautiful wedding. I have to say, I was looking forward to this wedding all summer! Not only did I have a great team of vendors at my side, but also a truly amazing bride and groom! And, their families were just as awesome! Luckiest photographer ever! I remember back when I had my first chat with Cass and Sean! We clicked instantly! Fast forward a couple months later, we made arrangements for their engagement session- these two… naturals in front of the camera! I knew the wedding was going to be just as great!
When the wedding day arrived, I met up with the girls at their hotel in downtown Troy. The room was packed with smiles and a fun bunch of girls who were ready to party! It was awesome energy to be around. I was obsessed with Cass's Lazaro wedding dress- SWOON! We headed to the venue so she could see put on her dress and get ready to see her groom! The first look with her dad was truly priceless. His reaction melted my heart.
The ceremony was beautiful and personal- which was incredibly touching. Following the ceremony, it was time for portraits! The reception room was stunning- pink lighting, tall floral centerpieces intertwined with various shades of white and pink…gorgeous!!! After their first dance, toasts were made in celebration of Cass and Sean….and then it was time to party! A truly memorable day, start to finish. Cass and Sean, thank you so much for choosing me to capture your love story. It was an honor to be by your side. May you be blessed beyond measure as you embark on your new life together as husband and wife!
With Love,
Dress: Angela's Bridal
Hair: Alexandria's Beauty Salon
Makeup: Julie Occhino
Flowers: Party with Mia
Venue: Crooked Lake House
Music: Love of Music
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About Grampa Clyde
Clyde Leland (Grampa Clyde) started singing songs with kids about 40 years ago when his own children were in pre-school. In 2015, while singing with his granddaughter's class, he realized that singing with kids is more fun than teaching law students. So he left his job teaching Legal Ethics in law school to give more time to Sing Along with Grampa Clyde. In addition to practicing and teaching law and working as a legal affairs journalist, he has been a summer-camp song leader and a singer-songwriter performing throughout the Bay Area. A native San Franciscan, he lives in Berkeley.


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Always on hand when I need to know the best events & to find out who's who in the zoo!
I call him " Jean Gets " because if Jean can't get it, then it ain't worth getting.
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Posted on September 13, 2013
I was hired to photograph the 2013 Revolution 3 Triathlon at Cedar Point this past weekend. I've photographed many different kinds of races, but none like this.
As the finish line photographer, I got to see every participant's joy in completing the event. The look of accomplishment on people's faces was amazing, and deservedly so. Most people are on the race course anywhere between 4-10 hours, and some as long as 15 hours. These participants are some of the most fit people I've ever encountered. The Revolution 3 Triathlon series is totally different than the standard triathlon, with the focus not only on the event, but also on the families of the participants. Every participant is encouraged to bring their families and support network to cheer them on at the start and end of the event. Many participants crossed the finish line with their children and spouses by their side. Revolution 3 always holds their events at a family entertainment venue so the support team and families of the participants can go enjoy a day of family entertainment while waiting for their loved one to complete the race.
In case you're not familiar with what a triathlon is, there are four different types:
(Data courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triathlon)
The Revolution 3 event I covered was running the Half, and Full. One can't help but be inspired when surrounded by such amazing people, and I've started thinking about participating in an Olympic triathlon in the next year or so.
If you'd like to challenge yourself to the most demanding and rewarding event, visit http://rev3tri.com/
Or visit their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/revolution3.triathlon
Posted on May 24, 2013
You may recall that I was hired to photograph the Color Vibe 5k in Akron a few weeks back. It was a really great time and everybody that works on the Color Vibe team was fantastic. They are all fun and well organized.
The other day, I didn't expect to be browsing and come across one of the images I shot for them though. The girl in the glasses was what I remembered from the photo and I instantly thought "I think I shot that photo!". I went back through my archives and sure enough, I did. It's a little bit of a pat on my own back to be posting about this, but I'm excited about seeing some of my work being featured in an ad.
As I was shooting the photos for the event I tried to capture the fun and energetic atmosphere that was there. Nobody was having a bad time. There was loud music from a live DJ, plenty of smiling, supportive people, and more amazing color than I've ever seen. In front of the DJ booth, the crowd had packets of the colored powder (it's actually just corn starch with a biodegradable pigment in it) ready for a big countdown to celebrate the run with a big group color toss into the air. I was able to position myself behind the DJ and set my camera to high-speed burst capture mode and continual focus. When the DJ finished the countdown the crowd launched the color into the air in an amazing cloud of vivid color unlike anything I'd ever witnessed before, and that's when I shot this image.
If you want to run in the most fun 5k on the planet, take a look at the Color Vibe's website at www.TheColorVibe.com
They'll be holding another run in Akron next spring and have other runs around the area, including Toledo and Columbus.
Posted on May 21, 2013
I was invited to photograph one of the most fun and well put together surprise birthday parties I've ever been to this past weekend at Paolo's in downtown Akron. Will, who I know through other photography work I've done has a very organized and thoughtful girlfriend named Riti, who put the entire event together and invited their closest friends and family.
The party began about 40 minutes ahead of Will's expected arrival. Riti told him that he was going to be going to a friend's surprise birthday party there, so Will had no idea the party was actually for him. The guests enjoyed mingling ahead of his arrival and they had plenty of time to catch up with old friends, shoot some pool, and get a drink or two to get in the spirit of the event. Paolo's has a great party environment complete with free pool and one of the nicest bars in Akron, so everybody had plenty to keep themselves occupied with while waiting for his arrival.
Riti had one of the coolest birthday cakes I've ever seen made for the occasion. It has elements from Superman, Batman, Iron Man, and The Hulk all rolled into one very impressive (and very delicious) cake. I can honestly say that I've never seen anything like it and it was really the centerpiece of the room with everybody gawking over it. It was a real pleasure being able to see so many people enjoying each other's company and everybody had a great time, with most guests staying well into the night to enjoy the occasion.
Because the party was held at night and Paolo's lighting was low and comfortable, I had to use a flash for the event to properly expose the photographs. Thankfully the ceiling wasn't too high and I was able to use it to help the flash be softer in the photos, and I also used a flash diffuser panel to cast softer light on the people I was photographing. I kept the ISO at around 1,000 and the shutter speed relatively low because I wanted the ambient light that Paolo's has to show up in the photos, rather than have a black background. I also shot some photos without the flash to show the atmosphere in Paolo's and to mix the photos up a little.
The staff at Paolo's was first-rate. I've rarely seen such amazing food served at a birthday party and they made sure that everything was cleaned up throughout the night and that nobody lacked for anything. The facility was spotless and has a wonderful atmosphere for any event to be held there. With lots of gorgeous woodwork and artwork throughout the building, it has an elegant, but relaxed vibe that anybody can be comfortable in. If you're in the Akron area and planning an event or party, I'd highly recommend checking them out at paolosakron.com
Congratulations to Will for his epic 30th birthday party and to Riti for her amazing planning, organization, vision, and execution of such a great birthday party. Few people could have pulled it off like she did.
Posted on May 3, 2013
A friend of mine found this cute baby bunny last night and I wanted to photograph it because it was just too adorable. Apparently his cats were toying with the poor defenseless creature, and the bunny didn't have the speed needed to outrun them, so he rescued the poor little things from the claws of his felines and brought it inside. After my initial gush of "Awwww! Its soooo cute!" my next thought was "I need to photograph this incredibly cute little creature! Fast!". My children were all over the rabbit and it was torture for them not to be able to hold it and cuddle with the bunny, but we didn't know if it has fleas, lice, etc, so they could only lightly pet the poor terrified rabbit then immediately wash their hands.
I ran upstairs and grabbed my camera and decided to use my 55-200 lens so I could keep some distance between me and the bunny I because I was going to have to use my hot shoe flash to properly illuminate things properly and I didn't want the flash to be to close to it (the 55-200 lens was also already on my camera, which made the choice even easier). To avoid the harsh light of a flash shot directly at the bunny, I angled and tilted the flash head to reflect off of the wall and ceiling in my kitchen, which makes the light softer and more appealing. My concern was that the bunny would jump out of her hand before I was able to get a decent photograph, so I had to work quickly.
After the photos and the round of goodbye petting by all the kids, my friend decided to let the bunny go in a different yard than the one where his cats were, but when he did, the rabbit acted like it had a hurt leg. At the beckoning of Jill, his girlfriend, he decided to let the bunny stay the night in a box so it would have the opportunity to rest and recover it's strength. After he let the bunny go, his cats found it again! Now they're going to turn it over to a wildlife rescue organization for care, which it it's best opportunity for a full life.
***Editor's note: This is a little bit different than I normally post, and the photos aren't a result of intensive work (they were quite rushed and impromptu). However, I think the subject matter is so adorable (and the photos did turn out pretty well too) that I hope my readers can look past that***
Posted on April 29, 2013
Recently I worked with the organizers of the 2013 Brodyn's Friends Golfing for a Cure to be held on Monday, July 15th at the Ridgewood Country Club. Brodyn is a super sweet boy who was born with Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia (NKH) and has been bravely battling it along with his supportive family and a wonderful group of friends. Founded by his loving parents, Heidi and Dan, Brodyn's Friends has raised tens of thousands of dollars to help find a cure for Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia (NKH). The annual Golfing for a Cure is the group's largest fundraiser of the year and promises to be a great time for all those involved.
I volunteered to take portraits of Brodyn for use on event marketing material. Being such a sweet boy, Brodyn was all smiles and fun, which made my job easy. His parents made him laugh and kept his spirits high throughout the entire photo shoot. After an hour of me taking photos of him he was still as high-spirited and fun-loving (something that many adults aren't able to pull off). I primarily used an on-camera hotshoe flash set to TTL -2, because I didn't want to blow the photo out with a lot of flash light. Using the walls and ceiling, I tried to simulate the look of a large softbox, rather than on-camera lighting.
Take a look at the event at brodynsfriends.com and consider attending the golfing event. There are few causes in the area that are truly locally-based and will have such a positive and direct impact on the life of a local child living with a disease. For more information about Golfing for a Cure, please call Heidi Leslie at 330-414-9949 or email her at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Here's the flyer for Golfing For a Cure: Golfing For A Cure Flyer


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Leaving MySQL, MySQL Consulting
I'm leaving MySQL starting 1st of August. This is surely not news for my collegues and friends who knew this is comming.
We're starting our own company which will provide MySQL Consulting services. We'll focus on MySQL Performance Optimization but will be able to help pretty much with all MySQL related issues. We can also act as your remote MySQL DBA or help you scaling your LAMP Application.
In addition to that I'll get back on Entrepreneurial track and work on few Web Projects. Some of you know before joining MySQL I was co-founder and CTO of well known Web Statistics company in Russia and I loved it a lot. I will keep you posted as soon as I have something to show.
I will continue being part of MySQL Community, hopefully getting even more time for this. I will update this blog, hang around on forum, speak on conference as well as work on couple of MySQL related Open Source projects.
If you have any referrals or leads for my new Consulting Venture let me know. If you worked with me personally good testimonials would also be great. I've got to do some Sales and Marketing now 🙂
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How exciting! Good luck on the consulting, and have lots of fun.
So Peter it appears we will be competitors henceforth. That's OK there's lots of room in this business for all of us. Out of the 100,000 or so DBAs working in the USA, I estimate fewer than 500 industry-wide are working in outsourced or managed services shops like mine, and soon yours.
Best wishes and good luck, it'll be a fun and challenging ride for you henceforth for sure (oh to be in 1997 again… )
Paul Vallée
President, The Pythian Group, Inc.
Great… I just subscribed to this yesterday lol.
Good luck, Peter.
I was thoroughly impressed by your sessions and the performance BoF at the MySQLUC this year; I'm glad to hear the blog will stay open!
By the way, did Jay ever end up buying you that beer from the BoF? 😉
Good Luck Peter, I've already sent some traffic to Jcole, I'll send some to you as well.
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Maybe it's the summer holiday season and DBA-land is a little quiet, but navel-gazing seems popular this week. During a conference keynote speech by Ray Lane I attended earlier this year, he highlighted how much the software industry likes to talk a…
Congrats Peter. Your presentation at the MySQL UC was one of my favorites and I am sure you will do good in this field.
Good luck,
Exciting news. We are actively seeking your kind of resources to help us in our customer engagemets. I am sure we will collaborate with you on MySQL high availability and scalability solution, especially as you have focused on MySQL performance related issues during past several years.
Hi Peter,
I wish you good luck, have a lot of fun in your new job!
However we could meet somewhere in a biz field.
It was a real pleasure working with you regarding MySQL bottlenecks and benchmarking.
Good luck again,
[…] When I was leaving MySQL I wrote I will be doing some Web projects on my own, besides doing MySQL Consulting. I think some people thought I am just using that as an excuse and really I will only do consulting. So I'm pretty happy to announce my first project. […]
[…] be small wheels spinning in the huge engine. As for me MySQL became too big couple of years ago so I left MySQL […]
Heh heh, looks like you're not doing too bad. It's fun to look back at your posts a few years later and realize that you had no idea what was going to happen back then.
How can a USA company possibly compete?
Offshore companies are offering MySQL consulting for a little as $1 an hour. Even offshore companies that offer that have consultants with degrees and the full range of MySQL certs, are only charging about $15 an hour.
Since MySQL is mostly used for web-work, I would think that most MySQL consultants could work from anywhere.
>>companies have hard time filling MySQL experts position at often $100K+ rate<<
I am in Denver. I see ads for Oracle and SQL-Sever DBAs and developers all the time, usually in the $50 – $70 an hour rate. I very rarely see ads for MySQL experts. Usually MySQL is an also-ran skill for Linux admins or PHP developers. At least, that is what I am seeing. Maybe I'm missing something?
Are you saying that off-shore DBAs and developers, are not as good as local? I can not think of any reason why that would be.
Even if employers are paying strong salaries to MySQL experts today, will that last? Considering all the aggressive offshoring that is going on, it would be hard for me to feel confident about that.
I am presently not working. I was laid-off from my last job because the entire department was off-shored to Argintina. So please don't tell me that sort of thing does not happen.
[…] 31st 2006 was my last day working for MySQL and August 1st I started what later was incorporated Percona with Vadim joining me September 1st as […]
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How to Rid Yourself of Anxiety
How common is the problem of anxiety? It is more common than you think. Currently it is affecting more than 40 million people in the U.S., with ages 18 and above. One in every10 people develops this mental state once in their lifetime.
If an uncertain fear or some other phobia lingers your mind all the time, then you might be experiencing a state of anxiety. No matter how much you try, you fail to get rid of the dreadful feeling. The situation is more like being caught up in a loop of negative thoughts.
As far as statistics are concerned women are more prone to develop this mental illness compared to men. The chances of developing the disease are more in childhood and early adulthood. Anxiety disorder can be genetically inherited; life events, personality and brain chemistry are also responsible for causing this disorder.
One thing good about this disorder is that it is highly treatable. However, only one-third of the population suffering from anxiety gets medical assistance.
If you think you are having an anxiety problem look for the following symptoms:
- Uncontrollable fearful thoughts
- Palpitation
- Sweating of hands and feet
- Nausea
- Dry mouth
- Muscle tension
- Dizziness
- Numbness of hands and feet
- Problem in sleeping
- Trembling
- Backache or headache
- Breathing problem
- Lack of energy
Timely treatment can help you get rid of the problem once and for all. Here are some of the tips you can follow that will help you take control of your anxiety problem.
Be Present Oriented
Negative thoughts related to your future can trigger anxiety. Get rid of future oriented thoughts and focus on your present. Also try to stay away from the traumatic thoughts of the past because there is nothing you can do to change them.
It is a good idea to set realistic goals for your future but your main focus should be how to make your present better. This will help you get rid of the fears and insecurity regarding your future.
There is no doubt about it that medications can help you get rid of anxiety disorder. Most of the times medical professionals would prescribe benzodiazepines to treat anxiety. The most commonly used drug is Diazepam (valium) and in severe cases of anxiety and depression SSRIs are recommended, also known as "selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors".
If you want to deal your anxiety disorder with drugless methods then psychotherapy is a good option, in which mental health professionals help people to get out of the stressful situations by talking to them.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is one such therapy which is very effective for treating anxiety problems, by analyzing your potential fears which you believe that can trigger your anxiety and by changing your thinking patterns regarding those fears. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps you to substitute negative thoughts with positive ones.
Meditation and deep breathing techniques are very helpful in getting rid of anxiety and other stressful situations. All you have to do is sit on the floor with your legs crossed and keep your eyes closed. Now take deep breaths, fixing your attention on the inhalation and exhalation process. Try to keep your mind free of thoughts; your entire concentration should be on the breathing process. You can follow this routine for 10 to 15 minutes once a day.
Keep Yourself Busy
When you are idle, stressful thoughts can stick to mind and disturb you. Try to stay relaxed and get engaged in activities you enjoy such as games, gardening, reading and other activity.
Physical Activity
Yoga and other physical exercises can help a great deal to cope with anxiety disorders. Even a simple walk is equally effective. Regular walks can help release endorphins which help to get rid of stress. Physical exercise of 15 to 50 minutes for 5 days in a week is enough to give you beneficial results.
Eat Right
Make healthy choices of food that help you maintain your physical health. Conditions like anxiety can make your body feel weak so it is important that you eat nutrients that give your body energy such as carbohydrates and proteins. Omega-3 fatty acids are very helpful in maintaining brain and heart health; you can find them in walnuts, fish and soy products. Do not take in too much of refined sugar and processed foods.
Limit the consumption of alcohol and caffeinated drinks and quit smoking.
Discourage Self-centered Thoughts
The more you will think about yourself the more you will fall victim to anxiety. Try to focus on others rather than yourself, think about ways to make other people happy, be helpful and sympathetic. This will not only make others happy but would also provide you with self-satisfaction and would keep the anxiety away.
Make Friends
Socializing is one of the best ways you can get rid of anxiety. Discuss your problem with friends who you think can give you good solutions to your problems. Share a good laugh with your friends and try to engage in social activities to keep yourself busy. This will give you a less chance to think about your anxiety.
Make Lifestyle Changes
To live an anxiety free life, make changes to your routine. Practice healthy habits that can benefit your physical as well as mental health. Go to bed early and wake up early. Having a routine can help you get away from problems like stress and anxiety.
If you are not satisfied with your job, find a new one. Sometimes changing the residence can also be helpful. Try to stay away from all the factors that can cause stress, as it is one of the major triggers of anxiety.
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health and Physical Education Directory
Meet East Hartford's Health and physical education StaffTracy StefanoK-12 Supervisor of Health and Physical Education734 Tolland StreetEast Hartford, CT 06108Phone 860.622.5973Fax 860.289.0492Email firstname.lastname@example.com
Mr. DeLaire has been teaching in East Hartford since 2006. He began working in the district's elementary schools as an itinerant PE teacher as well as teaching adaptive PE classes. Mr. Delaire was transferred to East Hartford High School where he taught Health and PE and also served as the high school's full time Athletic Trainer. In 2010, Mr. DeLaire began teaching at CIBA and he continues there today. At CIBA, Mr. DeLaire teaches a new course called Sports, Health and Exercise Science (SHES) along with 9th and 10th grade Health and PE. The SHES course is taught as part of the Diploma Program in which students have an opportunity to earn their IB Diploma which includes college credit.
Mr. DeLaire has a Bachelor of Science Degree from UConn. He received his Master of Science Degree from Central Connecticut State University. Mr. DeLaire is also a certified Red Cross Instructor in CPR and First AID and continues to certify faculty, staff and students.
Mr. DeLaire is committed to teaching students the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and teaching them skills on how to make positive choices and decisions that will positively impact their overall wellness. Along with being involved with several fitness clubs and health organizations, Mr. DeLaire also participates in a variety of fitness competitions including road races, events such as Tough Mudder and working as an Athletic Trainer on a per diem basis.


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Low-cost MIPS dev kit runs Linux-based OS, Android
Imagination Technologies unveiled MIPS Creator CI20, a 90.2mm x 95.3mm platform running Debian 7 and soon Android 4.4 KitKat.
Aimed at providing a low-cost development system for use by the open source community, the new platform includes an Ingenic JZ4780 apps processor, which is able to support Linux-based operating systems, including Android.
The company says it is giving away the first batch of these boards (a thousand units) for free to application developers that submit interesting projects on its website at http://store.imgtec.com/mips-creator-ci20/
Ingenic JZ4780 is an ultra-low power SoC using a MIPS32-based dual-core CPU clocked at over 1.2GHz and a PowerVR SGX540 GPU. The Ingenic XBurst architecture features both SIMD and FPU instruction sets; the FPU supports both single and double floating point, IEEE 754 compatible formats.
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The device is an improvement from conventional robotic hand rehabilitation devices as it has sensors to detect muscle signals and conforms to the natural movements of the human hand.
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The success and happiness of all students is the priority of every member of staff at The William Allitt School. We value every student and we ensure that each student feels connected to our school. Respect, responsibility and learning without limits underpin the communication and interaction between students, staff and families at the William Allitt School.
The team that supports student wellbeing consists of:
Senior Lead for Behavior and Welfare: Mrs. M Payne
Heads of House:
Mrs. G. Scobie – Mercia House
Mrs. J Harper – Nightingale House
Miss. J Gill – Gresley House
Mrs. L. Webster – Tolkien House
Child Protection Officer – Mrs. H Gould
Personalised Learning Intergration Manager – Ms. D Mulligan
Educational Welfare Officer
The School works very closely with the Education Welfare Service, who may contact Parents/Carers whose children fail to attend school regularly. Any absence from school has a negative effect on learning; 96% is the minimum expected attendance at school.
The Education Welfare Officer, along with the school, provide intervention packages assisting children to return to school. The Education Welfare Officer can however, introduce court proceedings if no improvement has been made.
School Nurse
Provides a confidential appointment service to young people on issues around health, sexual health, bullying, eating disorders, and relationships.
Safe Speak Counsellors
Provides a professional confidential counselling service for students. Support can be offered for students with family problems, bereavement, or issues with other people in their life.
Other services
We also have access to workers who come in to school to work on short and long term projects with identified students. These include The Amy Winehouse Resilience Programme, 'Prison me –no way' and 'Your Choice'.
We nurture and support our students, helping them to develop into confident, independent and successful young adults. Support and encouragement is provided for all students to achieve their personal best in academic, creative, vocational and sporting pursuits within a positive, respectful environment where individual differences are not only accepted but celebrated.
The William Allitt Schools policies can be found on our policies page.


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During this course you'll learn practical skills in areas such as sales, customer services, international and Australian destinations, people management and the day to day roles of a travel industry expert. In this course you will learn the ticketing reservation system Galileo which will cover International and promotional airfares.
TIMETABLEMonday, Tuesday and Thursday - 9am - 4pm
Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program in a range of environments (on and off site) that reflect current industry practices. The course includes workplace assessments, excursions, and opportunities to network with industry specialists.With this nationally recognised qualification, you'll be able to work as a tourism operator, consultant, salesperson, tourist information officer, retail travel agent or reservations consultant anywhere in the world. Once complete, you can extend your skills by studying Chisholm's Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism with a pathway to the Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management. Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.
Did you know that your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.
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Year 10 or equivalent, or mature age with relevant work experience
*The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances.
Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. The ancillary fee is now incorporated into the Student Services fee.
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Payment plans
At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.
Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find our more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.
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We recently discussed anxiety in dentistry and the options to provide anxiety relief in the dental clinic. In this article, we'll describe the methods in greater detail and discuss which types of procedures would be suitable for the form of sedation available.
The most common medications we use for light sedation are Diazepam (Valium) and Penthrox (Methoxyflurane). Valium falls under the medication class of "benzodiazepines" and has been used safely for over 50 years.
Sedation dentistry is used when a patient is anxious or nervous about a dental procedure.
There are a variety of methods to produce an effect of sedation dentistry.
Mild sedation which may involve guided self-administered inhalation and tablets. There are more marked sedation methods which include nitrous oxide (traditionally known as laughing gas) and sleep dentistry which is administered by a trained specialist in the dental chair.
Sometimes, we recommend general anaesthetic and hospitalisation for some forms of treatment (i.e. complicated extraction of wisdom teeth and or other surgical procedures).


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O'Neills Bay Spot ID
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Type: beach
Reliability: very consistent
Best: Swell SW | Wind ENE
Sea Temperature Today is: 14.1 °C
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Bethells Beach (Oneills) in West Coast Auckland is an exposed beach and reef break that is often working and works all around the year. The best wind direction is from the east. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights and there is right hand reef break too.. Best around mid tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Beware of rips, locals and sharks.
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Wave buoys nearest to O'Neills Bay:
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Tide stations nearest to O'Neills Bay:
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Town and city forecasts close to O'Neills Bay:
- Closest city location6 mi
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- The closest passenger airport to O'Neills Bay is Auckland International Airport (AKL) in New Zealand, 34 km (21 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to O'Neills Bay is Whangarei Airport (WRE), also in New Zealand, 124 km (77 miles) away.
- Third is Hamilton Airport (HLZ) in New Zealand, 135 km (84 miles) away.
- Tauranga Airport (TRG) in New Zealand is 178 km (111 miles) away.
- Kerikeri Airport (KKE), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to O'Neills Bay and is 186 km (116 miles) away.
This is the Surf-Forecast page for O'Neills Bay, Auckland. Use the tab navigation above to view O'Neills Bay sea temperature, O'Neills Bay photographs, O'Neills Bay detailed swell predictions, wind and weather forecasts, O'Neills Bay webcams, current wind from Auckland live weather stations and O'Neills Bay tide predictions. The New Zealand swell maps link will open up the big picture showing New Zealand and the surrounding seas. These swell maps can be animated to show the different swell components, wave energy, wave period, wave heights, together with wind and weather forecasts, current weather and sea state observations from New Zealand wave-buoys, passing ships and coastal weather stations. Each of the forecast pages for this surf break feature a global and regional wavefinder tool to locate the best surf conditions in the area around O'Neills Bay.


text: Natasha Msonza is a digital rights defender and trainer. She is the director of policy and governance for ISOC-Zimbabwe and co-founder of the Digital Society of Zimbabwe, a voluntary network of technologists that specialises in building the digital resilience of human rights defenders at risk. Natasha is an Open Technology Fund fellow, implementing a digital security elections roadmap supporting selected human rights defender organisations in the face of increasing digital threats.


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(Bloomberg) -- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is offering as much as $1,500 to good-guy hackers who find potential bugs and vulnerabilities in its vehicle software, in a program managed by a crowd-sourced cybersecurity company.
The automaker's FCA US unit is working with Bugcrowd, which taps a network of 32,000 researchers worldwide. Those who identify possible security threats will get cash awards of $150 to $1,500, depending on the severity of the vulnerability and the scope of the those affected, Fiat Chrysler said in a statement Wednesday.
"Running software basically by its virtue or nature means that you're going to introduce vulnerabilities at some point, and that's a problem that every organization shares," Casey Ellis, Bugcrowd's founder and chief executive officer, said in an interview. "What it comes down to is, who is going to find those vulnerabilities first."
Fiat Chrysler said it's the first major automaker to offer a "bug bounty" reward program. The vulnerability of connected autos was driven home for car manufacturers last year when hackers took control of a moving Jeep sport utility vehicle. After that incident, Fiat Chrysler recalled 1.4 million cars and trucks equipped with radios that were vulnerable to hacking, an industry milestone.
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This month, police in Houston said thieves used laptop computers to steal a 2010 Jeep Wrangler by hacking into the vehicle's electronic ignition. The Wall Street Journal reported that police said the same method may have been used in the theft of four other late-model Wranglers and Cherokees in the Texas city. In those incidents, thieves employed the same software used to program electronic ignition keys at dealerships, rather than hacking a system vulnerability.
"There's no hacking involved," said Titus Melnyk, FCA US's senior manager of security architecture. "This is like a locksmith that's breaking the rules."
The Bugcrowd program will focus on software bugs, but Fiat Chrysler doesn't want to limit what issues are reported. All relevant material reported to Bugcrowd will be relayed to the automaker and, based on the researchers' findings, the scope of the program may be adjusted.
The program is focused on Fiat Chrysler's 3G connected vehicles, including the systems within them, external services and the applications that interact with them.
Bugcrowd's clients also include Tesla Motors Inc.
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More rains hit India
More rain was hitting India on Sunday as the death toll climbed to 1,000 in the wake of floods caused by monsoon rains in western India.
BY SUSAN KIM | BALTIMORE | July 31, 2005
More rain was hitting India on Sunday as the death toll climbed near 1,000 in the wake of floods caused by monsoon rains in western India. Driving rain prompted emergency officials to issue more flood watches.
New flooding has occurred in the district of Raigad, about 100 miles south of India.
Faith-based groups are caring for survivors.
Last week floodwaters inundated vast areas of Maharashtra state, and tore through the streets of Bombay, according to government reports. There are 376 deaths in Bombay alone, and at least 15 people died in a panicky stampede that occurred after rumors of a dam bursting. An estimated 100 people were buried under an avalanche of mud in the village of Juigaon, south of Bombay. Another landslide near Andheri has killed at least 56 more people.
Bombay has been hit by an unprecedented deluge of rain - 37 inches. Flash flooding has cut off several villages and landslides have buried dozens of people. Search-and-rescue was continuing on Friday.
Bombay, Indias financial hub city and home to 15 million people, is surrounded by crowded shantytowns. Bombay officially changed its name to Mumbai a few years ago.
Faith-based groups have been providing relief throughout the monsoon season in India.
Earlier this month, in Gujarat, heavy monsoon rains caused severe flooding and left one million people homeless in that area. Flood damage also occurred in Madhya Pradesh. The Churchs Auxiliary for Social Action (CASA) started a food program for evacuees living in temporary shelters. CASA, a member of the global coalition Action by Churches Together (ACT), has assisted thousands of people during the last several weeks.
Church World Service and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance also reported they were supporting the efforts of CASA.
Since the flooding has occurred in phases - unfolding since the end of June - CASA and other groups are still assessing needs in cooperation with local government agencies and village leaders.
Other ACT members - Lutheran World Service India, United Evangelical Lutheran Churches in India, and Lutheran World Service India - are also responding by offering drinking water, food, plastic sheets for temporary shelters, hygiene kits, and other emergency supplies.
Many denominational disaster response groups have been also assisting India with recovery efforts in the wake of the Dec. 26 tsunami.
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Listen to George Clinton talk about Junie Morrison
Walter "Junie" Morrison is a musician and producer born in Dayton, Ohio.
Morrison was a producer, writer, keyboardist and vocalist for the funk band the Ohio Players in the early 70s, where he wrote and produced their first major hit, "Funky Worm" (1971). He left the band in 1974 to release three solo albums on Westbound Records (When We Do, Freeze, and Suzie Supergroupie).
In 1977 Morrison joined George Clinton's P-Funk (Parliament-Funkadelic) where he became musical director. He brought a unique sound to P-Funk and played a key role during the time of their greatest popularity from 1978 through 1980. In particular, he made prominent contributions to the platinum-selling Funkadelic album One Nation Under a Groove, the single "(Not Just) Knee Deep" (a #1 hit on the U.S. R&B charts in 1979) and the gold-selling Parliament albums Motor Booty Affair, and Gloryhallastoopid. Morrison also played on and produced some P-Funk material under the pseudonym J.S. Theracon, apparently to avoid contractual difficulties. Morrison is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, inducted in 1997 with fifteen other members of Parliament-Funkadelic.
After his time with Parliament-Funkadelic, he recorded three solo albums in the eighties including 1980's Bread Alone, 1981's Junie 5, and 1984's Evacuate Your Seats.
Morrison produced other artists throughout the 90s and continued to contribute to P-Funk albums, most recently in 1996.
He released a new solo album, When the City, on his own label Juniefunk in 2004.
junie in p funk is what motivated me to play funk, that high voice and those swinging bass synth riffs/ leads something about the music
bootsy on drums junie on bass synth George and the nation on vocals
enough said o.k.bye
Please tell me the background vocals on promentalshitbackwashpsychosis enema squad
I know the main hook is "Love with you has been so lucky to be in". If you listen carefully, you can make out many of the words. "If I could have loved you each hour" is another lyric.
What ever happen to June morrison he was great with George clinton.
Junie Morrison – Most of all we need the Funk
hello junie ,just wondering if I could send you one funkadelic picture to sign for me …..I would send a post paid envelope for the way back….thank you..hope all is well….ken……///
We have lost another Funk Icon. I know many people talk about Prince. He was a genius. However, not many musicians can matched the mastery and the brilliance of this man. He put the Ohio Players on the map with (FunkyWorm). He wrote and produced P.Funk biggest hits, Aqua Boogie, One Under a Groove, Theme From the Black Hole, and Knee Deep. To the Morrison family, I did not know him personally however, his spirit on music will live forever. God Bless the Morrsion family and may you all find peace and love during this time. Juni was one of the greatest musicians that ever lived.


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Ross Stephens highlights the Government's proposed superannuation reforms impacting transition retirement income streams.
On 13 April 2017, the Government released for public consultation an Exposure Draft and explanatory materials for what it called "minor and technical amendments to the 2016 superannuation reform package". Within the proposed changes is a crucial measure that will assist significantly in implementing the measures relating to Transition to Retirement Income Streams (TRISs).
The Government's 2016 reform package provided that TRISs would no longer be eligible for the 0 percent tax rate on earnings. This change applied to all TRISs, including those where the member had since met a 'nil condition of release' (generally by attaining age 65 or fully retiring from the workforce).
This had the potential to create significant difficulties:
The Government is to be commended for listening to the industry's concerns on this issue.
Unsegregated funds should take the opportunity arising from this greater certainty about the extent of the TRISs losing entitlement to the 0 percent rate, to now prioritise their analysis as to whether or not to apply the CGT uplift relief.
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text: The Volga delta has more than 500 ducts, arms and streams which are home to more than 60 species of fish – huge pike, pike-perch, carp and catfish. Many roach and vobla fish flock here as well. With such high numbers of fish, even the most inexperienced of fishermen bring home a catch.


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Saint John Program Rates
PRESCHOOL TO elementary
FOREST EXPLORERS (ages 3-5)
Full day preschool, two days a week
Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday class
8am - 5pm
$50 Registration fee
Full day, five days a week - Monday through Friday
8am - 5pm
$50 Registration & $200 Supply fee
Our Team
Tim Jones
Owner & Educator
Tim is a Forest School Practitioner that loves all things outdoors! Tim's connection with nature started at an early age in Kennebecasis Valley where he played for endless hours in the forest surrounding his family home. That experience inspired a lifelong pursuit of engaging in activities that connect him with nature.
As an entrepreneur, it made perfect sense for Tim to explore a business opportunity that allowed him spend even more time outdoors but it was his role as a father that lead him down the path to Forest School.
In 2013 Tim happened upon a newspaper article about Atlantic Canada's first Forest School that was scheduled to open that fall in Sussex, New Brunswick. As the father of a preschooler who shares his love for the outdoors, he knew immediately that he would do whatever it took to give her the gift of a Forest School experience. Over the next year, Tim spent over 3 hours a day, twice a week driving his daughter Jenah to and from the Tír na nÓg Forest School in Sussex. It was during those long drives back and forth that Tim began to truly understand the positive impact that this was having on his daughter's life.
As an entrepreneur for over 20 years, Tim found himself in the unique position to explore a new business opportunity when he sold Discount Car & Truck Rentals, which he had owned and operated for 10 years. Tim's passion for nature and his desire to bring the experience his daughter had to other children in his own community lead to a partnership with Lisa Brown of Tír na nÓg Forest School. Tim believes that the social, physical and mental health benefits of spending time in nature will follow these children throughout their life. He is committed to getting kids outside and helping them make this connection with nature.
Tim traveled to London in the UK to study and explore the benefits of a Forest School program for Saint John. This training and his experience has allowed him to provide significant input while working with the Province as policies are developed that will support Forest School Practitioners who want to run inspiring, effective and safe Forest School Programs.
Tim currently resides in Millidgeville with his wife Christine, their two children, Jonathan and Jenah along with their dog, Bailey. They have a keen interest in the outdoors with a passion for camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, kayaking, landscaping and even beachcombing some of the wonderful islands on the Saint John and Kennebecasis Rivers.
"It is only looking back now that I realize how fortunate I was to grow up with the freedom to explore the outdoors! The majority of my childhood memories are filled with stories of my 3 brothers and I playing outside…. where the sticks became swords, the trees became swings and, on a double dare, worms were a snack!"
- Tír na nÓg Forest School – Saint John
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Elizabeth Hendrick
Program Coordinator & Lead Educator
Elizabeth is a teacher, Forest School Practitioner, animal-lover, aunt to two nephews and a genuine nature enthusiast.
Elizabeth grew up in Calgary, AB and was very active from a young age. She spent 16 years as a competitive swimmer, many of those years competing at a National level and traveling around the world. She spent her winters skiing with her family in the Rocky Mountains, and two weeks of every summer at Osoyoos Lake in British Columbia. Elizabeth remembers spending much of her childhood outside, instilling in her a passion to bring children outdoors.
Since retiring from the life of an elite athlete, Elizabeth discovered a love for hiking, yoga, horseback riding, dog sledding, snowshoeing, canoeing, cross-country skiing, dirt biking and exploring the many wonderful trails around the Maritimes with her dog, Rain. Elizabeth has lived in three different provinces and has worked in a multitude of unique outdoor environments. In Alberta she volunteered at a dog sledding company in the Rocky Mountains ; in Ucluelet, BC she worked for a zipline adventure company and enjoyed the beautiful rainforests of the West Coast. After a couple of years near the ocean, she moved across the country to Fredericton, NB to begin her Bachelor of Education degree at UNB. Her grandfather frequently told her that she would make an excellent teacher, and his unwavering faith helped her to complete the degree with Honors. While working on her Education degree, Elizabeth also completed her Montessori preschool/kindergarten diploma. It was during this time that Elizabeth discovered the incredible 'Waldkindergarten' forest schools in Europe and from then on, she started dreaming of someday working in an outdoor program; sharing her love of the outdoors and inspiring children's love of learning through play and exploration in nature.
After volunteering for Lisa Brown at the original Tír na nÓg Forest School Sussex location in 2014, it became clear to Elizabeth that "this" is where she wanted to be- Forest School combines her love of teaching with her love of all things outdoors. Since 2014, Elizabeth and Tim have worked together to build the preschool programs in Saint John and Quispamsis. The 2017/2018 school year will welcome the exciting new addition of their first Kindergarten & Grade 1 class!
Elizabeth is proud to be part of such a wonderful group of Forest School educators and excited to be going into the 4th year of Tír na nÓg Forest Schools in Saint John and Quispamsis!
- Forest School Canada certified Forest School Practitioner
- University of New Brunswick, Bachelor of Education
- North American Montessori Center preschool/kindergarten teaching diploma
- University of Calgary, Bachelor of Arts
Laura Quigg
Forest Preschool Educator
Laura grew up in the beautiful Kennebecasis Valley and is excited to begin her teaching career in the community that she calls home. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree first at the University of New Brunswick in Saint John and then pursued her Education degree from the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton.
Since 2013, Laura has been a proud mentor with the Promise Partnership, an initiative between UNBSJ and deserving youth in the local community. Her involvement with these children has fueled her passion for educating young minds.
During her Arts degree, she studied extensively the French language, earning a French major. Laura was fortunate to study alongside innovative future educators and found true mentors among her professors in the Faculty of Education.
Laura has a life-long love of the outdoors, respect for the environment, and a commitment of on-going learning. She is very enthusiastic to guide learning in an imaginative, creative, play based outdoor setting. Laura is excited to join the Tír na nÓg Forest team and looks forward to meeting the children and growing together!
• University of New Brunswick Saint John, Bachelor of Arts
• University of New Brunswick Fredericton, Bachelor of Education
Laura Holland
Kindergarten & Grade 1 teacher
Laura can often be recognized by a big smile on her face, a song on her lips and an eagerness to explore. She grew up in Toronto, ON and was always finding parks and ravines. Some childhood summers were spent with family in Grand Bay-Westfield, NB exploring forests, cracking lobsters and swimming like a fish. Other summers were spent in Prince Edward County, ON, climbing the sand dunes, cycling to coves and searching for shells and rocks. Summers remain some of her fondest childhood memories.
Being the eldest child in her family she knew from a young age she enjoyed teaching. Her patience combined with her passionate curiosity for the world led her to Nipissing University in North Bay for her Bachelor of Education in 2010. During this time, her love of the outdoors was fueled by snowshoeing, hiking, and cross-country ski trails. During this time, she achieved a Kindergarten Certificate and her Additional Qualification in Special Education Part 1.
From here she wanted to further pursue early education so she went to George Brown College for her Early Childhood Education Diploma. During this time she had the opportunity for an International Placement and she completed a month in Portmore, Jamaica teaching with local teachers in a Kindergarten class. From this experience she gained valuable insight into the benefits of play-based education and had a renewed sense of the joy of learning, especially the power of storytelling.
Since 2014, she has been working as an Early Childhood Educator with the Toronto District School board in a Kindergarten class. During this time she has become very familiar with Kindergarten curriculum and has used philosophies from Early Childhood Education as well. She has enjoyed a wonderful teaching partner and sense of community with the families and staff at the school.
Though she enjoyed her job, she felt there was something missing. This was until she started volunteering in Forest School sessions at the Kortright Centre for Conservation on Saturday mornings. She has been volunteering for the past two years at this location and has learned many valuable lessons about the connections between nature and learning. This discovery led her to pursue the 2017 Forest School Practitioner's Course in Ottawa and she continues to work towards its completion.
Her favorite pastimes include reading, volleyball, hiking, cycling, kayaking, baking, knitting and adventures. She loves to travel and most recently has been fortunate enough to explore the Yukon, Iceland and New Zealand.
Laura is extremely excited to be part of Tír na nÓg and looks forward to exploring with everyone in the forest!
- University of Guelph, Bachelor of Arts
- Nipissing University, Bachelor of Education
- George Brown College, Early Childhood Education Diploma
- Forest School Practitioner Course (ongoing)


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Digital Middleweight Designer
Salary: £30000 - £35000 per annum
A leading communications agency based in London is looking for a Creative Middleweight Digital Designer to join their team!
This is a fantastic opportunity to join London and Europe's longest established marketing agencies. As a digital designer, you will become a core member of the creative team where you will be working with some of the biggest brands in the world!
Job Role
- Reporting into the Creative Director and Head of design
- Support creative teams on digital integrated campaigns including: responsive web design, on and off - line advertising through to high - impact direct mail, experiential, AR and video
- Seeing projects through from conception to production
- Delivering projects on time and within budget
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience of working for an agency delivering design/web design to a high standard
- Strong working knowledge of HTML5, CSS and JQuery as well as the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign)
- Knowledge of After Effects, WordPress, UX, UI and JS would be desirable but not essential
If this role is of interest to you, please apply now!
United Kingdom,--City of London
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Japan's latest victim to dying from overworking is Matsuri Takahashi, a 24-year-old who worked for the Japanese ad agency Dentsu. He reportedly died after working 105 hours of overtime in one month.
The Japanese word for "death from overwork" is "karoshi". The latest karoshi victim was Matsuri Takahashi, who apparently "maintained appearances" at work, but revealed the truth on twitter: "It's 4 a.m. My body's trembling. I'm going to die. I'm so tired."
Japan's endeavor to change the work-culture in the country has long preceded the announcement of her death.
Japan generally suffers from a culture of being severely overworked, which Japan has desperately been trying to change over the past several years.
Earlier in the year, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe launched a "work style reform" panel in order to discuss strategies to make "taking time off" more appealing to the public.
There have been mixed results from these governmental attempts. However, private companies have been enforcing rules in order to lead this change.
Dentsu now enforces its employees to take at least five days off every six months. Lights in the building shut off at 10pm in order to force its workers to go home.
Other companies, such as Itochu Corp, have changed their allowable "overtime hours" to the morning time. Overtime at Itochu Corp starts at 5 a.m.
According to a report in October, a study that examined karoshi cases has found that the causes of death are usually related to overtime work.
More than 20% of 10,000 people in a survey said they worked over 80 hours of overtime per month.
More than 20% work an average of 49 hours or more per week, in comparison to 16.4% in the US. Half of the participants of the study said they usually do not take paid vacations.


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Schuyler Aldrich Albany NY
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Seeking info on Schuyler Aldrich born in Albany NY and married Sarah Tiller. They were living in Ionia Co MI in 1861 when their son Henry was born. Henry married Elizabeth Salisbury in 1880. She was born in 1862 in Albany NY to Henry Salisbury and Sara Shimerhorne, but she and Henry were married in 1880 in Hubbardston Co MI. Henry died in Ionia Co MI in 1941 and she died in Grand Rapids, Kent Co MI in 1943. Any info about upstate Aldrich's may help me narrow this search for the parents of Schuyler.


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Mads Nygård
Prof. - Dean of Engineering Education, NTNUDepartment of Computer Science Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
Background and activities
He was born in Mosjøen, Norway in 1953, and he has taken both his Master of Science (Siv.Ing.) and Doctor of Science (Dr.Techn.) degrees at NTH (the Norwegian Institute of Technology, Trondheim) in 1979 and 1990 respectively. From 1983 to 1997, he worked for SINTEF (the Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research at the Norwegian Institute of Technology, Trondheim) as Section Head, Research Manager, Principal Research Scientist and Scientist in several different Information and Communication Technology departments. In 1997, he joined NTNU (the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim) as Full Professor at IDI (the Department of Computer and Information Science). From 2013, he is Member of the Board of Directors at IDI - and from 2014, he is Chairman of the Executive Council for Information and Communication Technology at Universities & Colleges in Norway (under the Norwegian Association of Higher Education Institutions). In the period 2010-2014, he was Vice President and Member of the Board of Directors of CESAER (the Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research), and he is still CESAER's Task Force and Working Group Chairs for both its Benchmarking and Deans Convention activities.
In the period 2009-2013, he was also Dean of Engineering Education for NTNU - and in the period 2013-2017, he has also been Head of External Relations and Cooperation for IDI. Over the years, he has in addition held Adjunct Professor positions at the University of Stavanger, Stavanger (1997-2005) and the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås (1994-1997). He has further for longer periods of time worked full time for UNDP (the United Nations Development Program) developing Information and Communication Technology educations in Bangkok, Thailand (1988) and Beijing, China (1984); and part time for OECD (the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) in a Task Force on Road-Vehicle Communication Systems (1989-1992).
His main research interests are distributed systems, database systems and operating systems, and he has in that capacity had longer sabbatical stays at Oslo University in Oslo, Norway (2014), Danish University of Technology in Copenhagen, Denmark (2013), University of Oxford, Lincoln College in Oxford, England (2007), Università degli Studi di Roma, Tor Vergata in Rome, Italy (2007), Université Nice, Sophia Antipolis in Nice, France (2006), Imperial College in London, England (2001) and University of Cape Town in Cape Town, South Africa (2000), and shorter sabbatical visits at Université Joseph Fourier in Grenoble, France (2007), Aarhus University in Aarhus, Denmark (2007), Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, USA (2006), University of Maryland in Maryland College Park, USA (2002-2003) and Georgetown University in Washington D.C., USA (2002-2003).
He has 95 international research publications/presentations, was/is General Co-Chair for the HPCS (High Performance Computing and Simulation) 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 Conferences in Prague, Nicosia, Leipzig, Caen, Istanbul, Madrid, Helsinki, Bologna, Amsterdam, Innsbruck & Genoa respectively, was Technical Program Committee Co-Chair for the CTS (Collaborative Technologies and Systems) 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 Conferences in Baltimore, Chicago, Philadelphia, Denver, San Diego, Minneapolis, Atlanta & Orlando respectively, was Organization Committee Chair for the VLDB (Very Large Data Base) 2005 Conference in Trondheim, was Panel Chairman for the International Benchmarking of the Danish Computer Science Programmes 2005-2006, was Panel Vice Chairman / Acting Chairman for the International Evaluation of the Norwegian Engineering Degree Programmes 2007-2008, and is Panel Chairman for the National Evaluation of the Norwegian Engineering Degree Programmes 2016-2017.
He has been Co-Editor for the Proceedings of the Collaborative Technologies and Systems Conferences in 2014 & 2015. He was Co-Editor of the Special Issue on Advances in High Performance Computing and Simulation in the Concurrency and Computation Practice and Experience 2012 Journal, and is Co-Editor of the Special Issue on Trends and Advances in Collaboration Technologies and Systems in the Concurrency and Computation Practice and Experience 2017 Journal.
In the period 1989-1993 he was Member of the Board of Directors at SINTEF, in the period 2002-2006 Member of the Executive Board for Engineering Education at NTNU, in the period 2009-2013 Chairman of the Executive Board for Engineering Education at NTNU, in the period 2005-2013 Chairman / Vice Chairman / Member of the Board of Directors at UNIK (the University Graduate Centre at Kjeller, Lillestrøm), in the period 2009-2013 Chairman of the Executive Board for the National Council of Technology Education in Norway (under the Norwegian Association of Higher Education Institutions), in the period 2009-2013 Member of the National Forum for Natural Sciences in Norway (under the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research), in the period 2012-2016 Chairman of the Executive Board for the Strategic University Colleges Program in Norway (under the Research Council of Norway), in the period 2009-2013 Member of the Board of Directors / Member of the Executive Board of NORDTEK (the Collaboration of Nordic Technical Universities and University Colleges), and in the period 2010-2013 Chairman / Member of the Education Board for N5T (the Alliance of the Leading Nordic Technical Universities).
Finally over the last 25 years he has been elected Chairman / Member of Several Different Boards of TEKNA (the Norwegian Society of Chartered Technical and Scientific Professionals) - where in the period 2009-2011 he was Vice President of the Board of Directors, and in the period 2011-2013 Chairman of the Board of Representatives.
Scientific, academic and artistic work
A selection of recent journal publications, artistic productions, books, including book and report excerpts. See all publications in the database
Journal publications
- (2013) Development and Validation of Requirements for Evidential Value for Assessing Trustworthiness of Digital Records over Time. Journal of Information. vol. 16 (3(A)).
- (2011) A Metadata Extraction Approach for Selecting Migration Solutions. International Journal of Digital Information and Wireless Communications (IJDIWC). vol. 1 (3).
- (2011) MMET: A Migration Metadata Extraction Tool for Long-Term Preservation Systems. Communications in Computer and Information Science. vol. 167 (2).
- (2011) Empirical Study on Quality Requirements of Migration Metadata. Communications in Computer and Information Science. vol. 253 (5).
- (2011) Assessment of the Trustworthiness of Digital Records. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology.
- (2011) Representing topological relationships for spatiotemporal objects. Geoinformatica. vol. 15 (4).
- (2010) Quality Requirements of Migration Metadata in Long-term Digital Preservation Systems. Communications in Computer and Information Science. vol. 108.
- (2010) A Survey of Digital Preservation Strategies. World Digital Libraries. vol. 3 (2).
- (2007) A Mobile Database Sharing Protocol to Increase Data Availability in Mobile Environments. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. vol. 4537.
- (2006) Representing Topological Relationships for Moving Objects. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. vol. 4197.
- (2006) Representing Topological Relationships for Moving Objects. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. vol. 4197 (1).
- (2005) Using the MOWAHS characterisation framework for development of mobile work applications. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. vol. 3547.
- (2004) A Locking Model for Mobile Databases in Mobile Environments. IASTED International Conference. Applied Informatics. Proceedings.
- (2004) CAGISTrans: Providing Adaptable Transactional Support for Cooperative Work - An Extended Treatment. Journal of Special Topics in Information Technology and Management. vol. 05 (1/2).
- (2004) A fuzzy adaptive algorithm for fine grained cache paging. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. vol. 3199.
- (1995) Different Roles and Mutual Dependencies of Data, Information, and Knowledge - an AI perspective on their integration. Data & Knowledge Engineering.
- (1995) Different Roles and Mutual dependencies of Data, Information and Knowledge - An AI Perspective on their Integration. ?. vol. 16.
- (1995) Tailor-made Concurrency Control - Distrubuted Transactions as a Case. Australian Journal of Information Systems. vol. 3 (1).
- (2016) Proceedings of the 14th IEEE International Conference on High Performance Computing & Simulation (HPCS 2016). IEEE conference proceedings. 2016. ISBN 978-1-5090-2088-1.
- (2015) Proceedings of The 2015 International Conference on Collaboration Technologies and Systems : CTS 2015 : June 1-5, 2015. IEEE. 2015. ISBN 978-1-4673-7649-5.


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Fort Myers, FL (PRWEB) November 04, 2015
Dr. William Greider is showing support for National Diabetes Month, during the month of November, by helping patients understand the dangerous relationship between this disease and gum disease. Research indicates that diabetic individuals are more likely to develop gum disease and may have complications controlling their blood sugar levels, following the prognosis. Dr. Greider mitigates these risks by offering various forms of laser dentistry to treat gum disease in Fort Myers, FL.
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Okay the next few blogs will include some about my equipment so you will know why I use what I use in races and training.
This year I was lucky enough to get a SRAM sponsorship which was it great because I was using it last year but had to buy it from the store. I would have ended up buying it again this year but don't tell them that.
I guess most people look at bike parts and think that they are all the same and although they can look pretty similar there are definitely a lot of differences in SRAM's road components.
I use the top of the line SRAM Red components on my P3 and P4 not just because that is what pros are supposed to do but because that is where the maximum performance is. You don't have to be a pro to appreciate that. You could be an age grouper going after a Hawaii/Clearwater spot or a middle of the packer trying to finish your first Ironman or better your PB. Sometimes the difference between meeting these milestones or missing them are very small. The last thing you want is to have any regrets, and after you finish a race it is hard not the think of them, especially when you typically only have one crack at these goals each year. I am the same way. I would rather control as many of the variables as I can. I strongly believe to race fast you have to use your bicep and your brain.
So where does the performance come? Well lets start at the front. Right at the tip of my fingers I use the carbon 900 TT shift levers. They have ten speeds as well but are made out of exotic materials with more carbon and aluminium than their Dura-Ace counterparts. They shift just as well but are significantly lighter. This many not be terribly significant when you consider the levers alone but every little bit helps and you will start to see how all of the SRAM Red parts are the lightest available. When you add all these little savings up you get a really light bike.
I don't use the ROC (return to centre) levers that some athletes use for 2 reasons. I received my parts in late January just before I left for a 3 month training camp in Thailand and I did not think it was the best idea to try something new that was that important. The ROC levers are a great idea for some. Their main advantage of ROC levers is they are always in the best aerodynamic position regardless of what gear you are in. This is improtant if your hands are not on the levers and they are exposed to the wind. This is the case for many riders that use S bend to straight aerobar extensions. With my position, my hands wrap around the shift levers all the time so the advantage is negated a fair bit. I choose the TT 900 levers because their shifitng is spot on and they are the lighter option.
The shift levers attach to the front and rear derailleurs. This year SRAM Red has come out with a new front derailleur that I am using and I notice the difference. It has a stiffer design and flexes less so your shifts are faster and more positive in front. The rear derailleur is nice as well. It shifts so smoothly and quietly that you would wonder if it even shifted if not for the change in pedalling. One nice advantage over Shimano and Campy derailleurs are the stock ceramic bearings in the derailleur pulleys. These things spin extremely fast; 5 times faster than your legs are going and high RPMs are where ceramic bearings really excel. Again when you combined the ceramic bearing with a carbon cage and aluminium bolts you come up with one of the lightest high end rear derailleurs you can get.
I mentioned I have a 10 speed bike but part of the greatest benifit of being sponsored by SRAM is that I get a bunch of cassettes and chains. Having a number of cassettes is an advantage because you can pick the perfect cog ratio for the terrain you are riding. I used an 11-23 in Abu Dhabi because it was flat but when I go to Switzerland this summer I will use an 11-28 for the mountains. The key is to always keep your cadence the same regardless of terrain so choosing the proper cassette ratio will help that and SRAM has the widest range of gears than any other company. 11-23, 12-23, 11-25, 11-26, 12-25, 11-28. There is a cassette for everyone.
One of the nicest features in the SRAM Red components is the cassette. The gear choices are great but the material is great as well. The gears are all steel so they will wear longer than other companies' titanium and aluminium cassettes. Using steel typically means it is heavier but SRAM believes in using their brain as well. They machine all the cogs out of block of material and hollow out the inside. It ends up being lighter than all others but being harder and wears longer which is good for me because we put on a tonne of km in a year.
Having all the chains is nice as well. Last year I did not use a SRAM chain but the new OG-1090R (emphasis on the R) a lot quieter and shifts better. Chains do wear but if your change your chain regularly, which is rather inexpensive, then you will never have to replace your more expensive cassette. It seems like an easy enough thing to practise but most people don't change the chain often enough and run into issues when their stretched chain, that works on their worn cassette in training, does not work with their new race wheel cassette at the moment of truth. No body wants that. It is good that it is such an easy thing to solve.
Then there are the brakes. Brakes seem like they are all the same until you have to brake. So many people gloss over their brake but they are incredibly important even for triathletes. For example many people will pay a lot of money for stiff bikes that they only push to its limit when they sprint hard. How many times do you do that compared to use your brakes on a ride? You notice how good your good brakes are every time you take your bike out. For racing I use a cork brake pad for my carbon race wheels. It takes a bit of effort to change them out prior to a race but I find they are amazing for hard braking when it counts and they never squeal on difficult descents even if I do. Again the Red brakes are incredibly light. There are almost as light as Negative G brakes from Camillio but stop 1000% better.
Of course brake callipers do not control themselves so I use the carbon 900 TT brake lever. They are very light and have a much nicer feel even in my smaller hands than the very sharp Vision Aero brake lever while still being aero. They also run the brake cable internally in my aerobar for better aerodynamics which is nice.
Lastly, I was lucky enough to get a SRAM SRM crank this year. Last year I used a Zipp Vuma Crono which is an amazing crank and I was sad to take it off my bike but it was made easier with the SRM. It too unifies the Sram TT chainrings with the spider for better aerodynamics and although it is a bit heavier it provides soooooo much information about my training. When it is set to 0.5s second recording frequency it can measure speed, cadence, distance, power, altitude, HR and all averages/maximum values for 6 hours! Push the sampling frequency to 1 second and it will record for over 12 hours. In the end you can download the computer to your PC and really get a feel for how your ride went. What is most interesting to see is that altitude and power plots almost look the same which shows that power is the best gauge to know how hard you are going (or how hard you should go). I also pay particular attention to my cadence. In races often I will ignore everything and just go off of cadence.
To help sweeten the deal SRAM uses a ceramic BB and incorporated very light but stiff carbon crank arms. It just goes to show that they are concerned about all the little details which is nice because I am the same way.
So those are all the SRAM components on my bike and why I use them. It is important for me to use the best equipment I can. It definitely pays off long term for me and it can for you as well. Having good race performances is not just important to pros. In fact it think it is more important to the typical triathlete that does not race as much as we do.


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From the Spring 2012 issue of Periodic Elements
"Within the next five years, there will be at least one commercial space flight a day," says Mike Summers, director of the School of Physics, Astronomy, and Computational Sciences. Summers just returned from the 2012 Next-Generation Suborbital Researchers Conference held in Palo Alto, California, where he sits on the program committee and works to advise the group on how to use space vehicles to support education. "There were over 450 registered attendees this year," says Summers. "This was the most exciting conference we've ever had." Summers's excitement about the future of commercial space flight is infectious. "Commercial space exploration leads the way," he says. Through companies such as Virgin Galactic, XCOR Aerospace, and Space Adventures—just down the road from Mason in Vienna, Virginia—"average people will be able to travel to space, and there will be new venues to study planetary science, climate, and space medicine, and develop new technology."
Former astronaut Neil Armstrong delivered this year's conference keynote address. He spoke about space exploration in the 1950s and 1960s and the importance of going back into space. Armstrong has not spoken publicly in many years. "He brought back all the excitement about space that I felt as a kid," says Summers. "The public needs to feel motivated again, and that enthusiasm was felt here."
The next generation of space flight will take tourists not to the moon but rather to suborbital space, which is defined as 100 kilometers above sea level. From there, passengers will experience weightlessness and see the infinite darkness of space and the curvature of the Earth. The cost for the adventure starts at about $100,000. And while that is no small sum, it is attainable for many people and equivalent to mounting an expedition to Mt. Everest. Summers says that many companies are giving flights away to promote their services. But what's more exciting is that the cost of sending experiments into space will be affordable, somewhere between $5,000 and $10,000. Companies are working with both NASA and the Federal Aviation Administration on safety rules and regulations.
Summers envisions that students can run fundraisers, create and launch experiments, and analyze the data all within a semester. He feels that companies will offer free space on board flights for research studies, as well. He is interested in bringing space research to Mason and would like to develop an undergraduate concentration in space science and technology. He sees it working well with physics, computational sciences, and biology. Currently, he is working with Purdue University in Indiana on an experiment that will measure temperature and pressure levels in the upper atmosphere. Summers explains that we have little information about that part of our atmosphere and that suborbital space flights will allow us a new view of the planet. Part of the challenge and education that comes from gathering data is teaching students how to design the experiments, and that too is something Summers envisions happening at Mason. "We have free access to equipment, and we can build our experiments in small labs," he explains. "Now all we need is to find a place on campus." The sky's the limit.


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One must not keep a long face, wear a scowl or keep lamenting one's hardships. If you lose your cool you will be a burden to yourself as well as to others.
Anayasa is a great virtue. Anayasa means not to feel any mental strain.
Obstacles, inevitable to any work or enterprise, must not cause you any mental strain. You must not feel any duty to be a burden and must develop the attitude that everything happens according to the will of the Lord.
Purity is to be maintained in all matters such as bathing, dress, food etc. Cleanliness makes you happy and it even appeases your hunger. To see a clean person is to feel ourselves clean.
Heart burning caused by another man's prosperity or status is jealousy. We ought to have love and compassion for all and ought to be patient and forgiving even towards those who do us wrong.
We must not envy people their higher status even if they be less deserving of it that we are, and at the same time, must be mature enough to regard their better position as the reward they earned by doing good in their previous life.
Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Mahaswamiji (20 May 1894 – 8 January 1994), or the Sage of Kanchi or Maha Periyavar, was the 68th Jagadguru of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham.


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Re: Alcotts related to Louisa May Alcott
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janet hayes 7/22/98
Hi Janet, I am one of many Alcott relative ( and a ton I have found since the computer. maybe if you haven't used the site magen.web then click on Berkshire Count,then gene sparks index of sir names,the is a huge list of alcotts and alcocks,it might be of help they also have a ton of Rice names. You didn't say if you had death cert or other info .If i can be of help i am at firstname.lastname@example.com Its easier to use. Dawn


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