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Accepting who we are is the beginning of healing; recognizing that we cannot face our own demons is also the process of restoration. Acceptance of others despite their downfalls, accepting them for who they are is also accepting who you are.
Anti-Semitism - is prejudice, discrimination, hatred towards the Jews? Why is it that Christians despise the Jews; yet claim to love a Jewish Messiah, a Rabbi?
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For those who know me pretty well, know that I hate gossip. As a matter of fact I get very upset when those in the Christian community; our churches, fellowship, and other seminaries get into vain debates about it's memebers.
Speaking evil of another person may seem harmless to you or the listener, but what you are really doing is poisoning yourself, and speaking curses on the person you are speaking about. The bible is very clear when it comes to gossip, envy, and jealousy.
Job_15:5 For thy mouth uttereth thine iniquity, and thou choosest the tongue of the crafty.
Job_20:12 Though wickedness be sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue;
Job_20:16 He shall suck the poison of asps: the viper's tongue shall slay him.
Job_27:4 My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit.
Speaking evil against anyone is a dangerous weapon that the enemy of our soul uses to kill our reputation, our character and even our lives. Prayer has been removed from school but witchcraft prayers and the way of the pagans is acceptable! Woe unto all of you who have despite the Word of the Creator. What you speak about someone is what reflected in your own heart.
Marlene Teora, Apostle
1 Peter 4:7-19
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1 Peter 4:7-19
7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. 16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. 17 For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 And
"If the righteous is scarcely saved,
what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?"
19 Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.
Acts 5: 34 But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a little while. 35 Then he addressed them: "Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men. 36 Some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men rallied to him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. 37 After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and led a band of people in revolt. He too was killed, and all his followers were scattered. 38 Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. 39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God."
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There are two mitzvot in the Torah that specifically address improper speech: Thou shalt not go up and down as a tale-bearer among thy people (Lev. 19:16), and ye shall not wrong one another (Lev. 25:17, which according to tradition refers to wronging a person with speech).
Tale-bearing is, essentially, any gossip. The Hebrew word for tale-bearer is "rakhil" (Reish-Kaf-Yod-Lamed), which is related to a word meaning trader or merchant. The idea is that a tale-bearer is like a merchant, but he deals in information instead of goods. In our modern "Information Age," the idea of information as a product has become more clear than ever before, yet it is present even here in the Torah.
It is a violation of this mitzvah to say anything about another person, even it is true, even if it is not negative, even if it is not secret, even if it hurts no one, even if the person himself would tell the same thing if asked! It is said that the telling of gossip leads to bloodshed, which is why the next words in the Torah are "you shall not stand aside while your fellow's blood is shed." The story of Do'eig the Edomite (I Samuel Chs. 21-22) is often used to illustrate the harm that can be done by tale-bearing. Do'eig saw Achimelekh the Kohein give David bread and a sword, a completely innocent act intended to aid a leading member of Saul's court. Do'eig reported this to Saul. Do'eig's story was completely true, not negative, not secret, and Achimelekh would have told Saul exactly the same thing if asked (in fact, he did so later). Yet Saul misinterpreted this tale as proof that Achimelekh was supporting David in a rebellion, and proceeded to slaughter all but one of the kohanim at Nob.
The person who listens to gossip is even worse than the person who tells it, because no harm could be done by gossip if no one listened to it. It has been said that lashon ha-ra (disparaging speech) kills three: the person who speaks it, the person who hears it, and the person about whom it is told. (Talmud Arachin 15b).
In Jewish law, all things are considered to be secret unless a person specifically says otherwise. For this reason, you will note that in the Torah, G-d constantly says to Moses, "Speak to the Children of Israel, saying:" or "Speak to the Children of Israel and tell them:" If G-d did not specifically say this to Moses, Moses would be forbidden to repeat his words! Nor is there any time-limit on secrets. The Talmud tells the story of a student who revealed a secret that he had heard 22 years earlier, and he was immediately banished from the house of study! (Talmud Sanhedrin 31a)
The gravest of these sins of tale-bearing is lashon ha-ra (literally, "the evil tongue"), which involves discrediting a person or saying negative things about a person, even if those negative things are true. Indeed, true statements are even more damaging than false ones, because you can't defend yourself by disproving the negative statement if it's true! Some sources indicate that lashon ha-ra is equal in seriousness to murder, idol worship, and incest/adultery (the only three sins that you may not violate even to save a life).
It is forbidden to even imply or suggest negative things about a person. It is forbidden to say negative things about a person, even in jest. It is likewise considered a "shade of lashon ha-ra" to say positive things about a person in the presence of his enemies, because this will encourage his enemies to say negative things to contradict you!
One who tells disparaging things that are false is referred to as a motzi sheim ra, that is, one who spreads a bad report. This is considered the lowest of the low.
It is generally not a sin to repeat things that have been told "in the presence of three persons." The idea is that if it is told in the presence of three persons, it is already public knowledge, and no harm can come of retelling it. However, even in this case, you should not repeat it if you know you will be spreading the gossip further.
When Tale-Bearing is Allowed
There are a few exceptional circumstances when tale-bearing is allowed, or even required. Most notably, tale-bearing is required in a Jewish court of law, because it is a mitzvah to give testimony and that mitzvah overrides the general prohibition against tale-bearing. Thus, a person is required to reveal information, even if it is something that was explicitly told in confidence, even if it will harm a person, in a Jewish court of law.
A person is also required to reveal information to protect a person from immediate, serious harm. For example, if a person hears that others are plotting to kill someone, he is required to reveal this information. That is another reason why the commandment not to go about as a tale-bearer is juxtaposed with "you shall not stand aside while your fellow's blood is shed."
In limited circumstances, one is also permitted to reveal information if someone is entering into a relationship that he would not enter if he knew certain information. For example, it may be permissible to tell a person that his prospective business partner is untrustworthy, or that a prospective spouse has a disease. This exception is subject to significant and complex limitations; however, if those limitations are satisfied, the person with the information is required to reveal it.
In all of these exceptions, a person is not permitted to reveal information if the same objective could be fulfilled without revealing information. For example, if you could talk a person out of marrying for reasons other than the disease, you may not reveal the disease.
Wronging a Person through Speech
Leviticus 25:17 says, "You shall not wrong one another." This has traditionally been interpreted as wronging a person with speech. It includes any statement that will embarrass, insult or deceive a person, or cause a person emotional pain or distress.
Here are some commonly-used examples of behavior that is forbidden by this mitzvah:
You may not call a person by a derogatory nickname, or by any other embarrassing name, even if he is used to it. You may not ask an uneducated person for an opinion on a scholarly matter (that would draw attention to his lack of knowledge or education). You may not ask a merchant how much he would sell something for if you have no intention of buying. You may not refer someone to another person for assistance when you know the other person cannot help (in other words, it's a violation of Jewish law to give someone the run-around!). You may not deceive a person, even if no harm is done by the deception; for example, you may not sell non-kosher meat to a non-Jew telling him that it is kosher, even though no harm is done to the non-Jew by this deception. You may not sell a person damaged goods without identifying the damage, even if the price you give is fair for the goods in their damaged condition. You may not offer a person a gift or invite a person to dinner if you know that the person will not accept. You may not compliment a person if you do not mean it.


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Wiliams & Ninians AD1513-1600
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Wiliams & Ninians AD1566-1617
Shirley Walsh 1/18/05
re: McDouall family of Logan, Wigtownshire (Scottish Archives)
GD141/39 25 April 1588. At Drummoir (Drummore).
Copy of charter by Ninian Adair, yr. of Kinhilt,
with consent of Elizabeth Gordon, his spouse,
in favour of his 2nd son, James Adair and his heirs male,
whom failing, to the said Ninian and his heirs,
of the 5 merklands of Corshie (Corgie / Curghie), in the parish of Kirkmaiden in Rynis in satisfaction of his bairns part,
rendering 4d. Scots and reserving liferent to Ninian and his spouse
and the annualrent of the principal sum of 1000 merks
to Elizabeth (Gordon) as widow.
Wit:- William Adair, my son and heir,
George Campbell in Logane,
John McCristeine of Barchaskine,
James Hawthorne, son of Henry Hawthorne of Areis (Aeries ?)
William Adair in Auldtoun, (Altone ?)
Cuthbert Campbell in Polquhlmrik,
James Patersoun doctor, (Rev. Dr. ?)
and John Murray my servitor.
Elizabeth Gordon, m. 2ndly (contract 18 June 1566, Reg. of Deeds, viii, f.354) to
Ninian ADAIR, son and heir of William ADAIR of Kinhilt ?
If James Adair was 2nd son of Ninian,
then William Adair of Mulhill & Genoch, (2nd son of William Adair) who m.1584 Janet Wauss was not the son of Ninian,
but probably his brother ?
If John Adair (made legitimate) was the 1st son of William Adair and Miss Kennedy, then was William Adair of Mulhill their 2nd son (and heir) and Ninian his son or brother ?
Mullhill, at Mull of Logan is on the British History Online map Wigtownshire 31 at :
Would William Adair of Mulhill and Genoch (m.1584 Waus)
have inherited lands at Mulhill / Mullhill from the McDowell family of Logan ?

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Let's talk about Addyi. Addyi is a new drug available for treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder. The condition means what it says; it is premenopausal women who have a decrease in their desire for sex that causes some significant distress and causes and interpersonal relationship problems. As with anything else in medicine, we have to exclude certain other causes. So it's not associated in this case with either depression, anxiety, other medical conditions (for instance cancer, heart disease, lung disease); it's not associated with having major problems in your relationship; and it's not associated with taking other medicines that might interfere with your interest in having sex.
Overall it seems that sexual disorders are occurring anywhere between maybe about 10 and 40 percent of women. And if we look at hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women, maybe about 10% of all women or 5 million to 6 million women here in the United States.
The pill Addyi or flibanserin is a pink pill. A lot of people call it the pink Viagra or the female Viagra but it's not. Viagra, the blue pill is for men. It increases the blood flow to the penis and can be taken whenever one wants to have sexual relations as opposed to the Addyi that has to be taken on a daily basis. And it works on the brain; it works to increase certain neurotransmitters, certain chemicals in the brain (dopamine and norepinephrine), and it decreases the amount of serotonin, supposedly that's what makes it work. But we really don't know that would be correct.
The drug was originally developed by a German pharmaceutical manufacturer. They tried it for depression, and it didn't seem to work. So they tried it for hypoactive sexual desire disorder, ran into some problems with food and drug administration. So they gave up on the pill. Then the pill was sold to a company known as Sprout Pharmaceuticals. Sprout Pharmaceuticals tried to get the FDA to approve it, ran into some roadblocks. So they mounted a major campaign called even the score, they claimed that there was sexism at the Food and Drug Administration. They claimed that there were 26 medicines available for men who had difficulty with sex, but that's Viagra and testosterone and the related compounds. They have lots of women's groups that were actively militating for approval of this medication. They even had people going out and tweeted, some of them were doctors who were even being paid by the company. That was unknown to the people who were reading all of the tweets.
So in the end result, they presented the evidence to the food and drug administration, and they said that they could increase the number of sexually satisfying experiences by one a month. That's right. Not a major improvement. One a month. That's barely scientifically meaningful.
So the food and drug administration considered the evidence an advisory committee in June of 2015 and said: "Well, okay, you can approve it." They voted 18 to 6 in favor of approval. That went on to the full food and drug administration that in August of 2015 approved the drug and within 48 hours after they approved the drug, guess what? The company was sold to Valeant Pharmaceuticals for 1 billion dollars.
Now Valiant has had lots of problems recently with some ethics, with some price raises, price increases. They are being investigated by the Senate, they're being investigated by the SEC, they have lots of problems with some of the other medicines, they have problems with their marketing approach. The company said that they would pay 500 million dollars cash right it's signing, another 500 million dollars in early 2016 and then some extra money depending on whether the drug met its milestones. But unfortunately, it isn't meeting its milestone.


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The annual Dark Sky Festival is a celebration of the return of dark skies to our northern latitude (60°N) and is hosted during the third weekend of August. Festival activities take place in Fort Smith, NWT and the in world's largest Dark Sky Preserve, Wood Buffalo National Park.
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Scottish SongsReturn to Scottish Song index
Scottish Soldier
Scottish Soldier There was a soldier, a Scottish soldier
Who wandered far away and soldiered far away
There was none bolder, with good broad shoulders,
He fought in many a fray and fought and won.
He's seen the glory, he's told the story
of battles glorious and deeds victorious
But now he's sighing his heart is crying
To leave these green hills of Tyroll.
Because these green hills are not highland hills
Or the Islands hills their not my lands hills,
As fair as these green foreign hills may be
They are not the hills of home.
And now this soldier, this Scottish soldier,
Who wandered far away and soldiered far away
Sees leaves are falling, and death is calling
And he will fade away, on that dark land.
He called his piper, his trusty piper
And bade him sound away, a pibroch sad to play
Upon a hillside but Scottish hillside
Not on these green hills of Tyrol.
And now this soldier this Scottish soldier
Who wanders far no more, and soldiers far no more
Now on a hillside, a Scottish hillside
You'll see a piper play this soldier home.
He's seen the glory, he's told the story
Of battles glorious and deeds victorious
But he will cease now, he is at peace now
Far from these green hills of Tyroll.
Comments:Words by Andy Stewart, 1961. (Not Andy M. Stewart of Silly Wizard) Music: The tune is a pipe tune The Green Hills of Tyrol which was written during the Crimean War (1853-1856) by John MacLeod, a Pipe Major in the 93rd Highlanders. He adapted it after hearing a Sardinian band play a continental tune. That tune was based on an Alpine folk tune, and had also been used by Rossini in William Tell.
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Researchers come for the mentoring and stay to collaborate: why UTS professor is Eureka finalist
02 Aug 2016
- Professor Patricia Davidson, Dean of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and a previous director of the UTS Centre for Cardiovascular and Chronic Care, is a Eureka Prize finalist as an Outstanding Mentor of Young Researchers.
- She is internationally recognised for her work on chronic cardiovascular disease, heart failure, palliative care for non-malignant conditions, and women's and Indigenous health.
Patients and families affected by chronic illnesses, particularly cardiovascular disease, have benefited from the nursing leadership shown by Professor Patricia Davidson.
So, too, has the Indigenous community of western Sydney, as well as disadvantaged women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Young researchers have also benefited – she has been supervising and mentoring researchers since 2003, and has secured more than $15 million in competitive research funding.
Now her work as role model and mentor has earned her a place on the short list for the 2016 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, to be announced later this month.
Professor Davidson, who is Dean of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing in Baltimore, US, and a previous director of the Centre for Cardiovascular and Chronic Care at UTS, has been named as one of three finalists for the prize for Outstanding Mentor of Young Researchers.
Professor Davidson came to academia after 30 years as a nurse and is now internationally recognized for her work on chronic cardiovascular disease, heart failure, palliative care for non-malignant conditions, and women's and Indigenous health.
She has been accepted into the community of western Sydney based on her culturally respectful interactions developed over 10 years. At the same time, she has helped to develop a new generation of researchers working on Aboriginal health and wellbeing.
Her UTS colleague Professor Jane Phillips, herself the beneficiary of Professor Davidson's PhD supervision, says high-quality researchers want to work with her, and their success can be seen in the awards, scholarships and fellowships they achieve.
"She is known for the energy, commitment and passion she devotes to enabling all of her students and staff to succeed and grow not only professionally but also personally," says Professor Phillips.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) of UTS, Professor Glenn Wightwick, says the university is committed to producing world-class researchers, who deliver real benefits to industry and the broader community.
"Today's research leaders play an instrumental role in transforming our world, not only through scientific discovery, but in mentoring the next generation of research talent," says Professor Wightwick.
"Their dedication in inspiring and developing young researchers is vital if we are to keep breaking the boundaries of innovation and entrepreneurship and make a difference with our research."
The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes will be awarded at a dinner at Sydney Town Hall on Wednesday August 31.


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Traditional Home Magazine Designer Showcase House 2015
It doesn't seem possible that 6 months has come and gone already and we are now verging on the beginning on the next bi-annual Furniture Market!!! It feels like yesterday when we were all scurrying around putting the finishing touches on the Traditional Home Designer Showcase House. The current issue of Traditional Home Magazine is on the stands now and one of the features is this past spring's Designer Showcase house that took place last market in High Point, NC. I thought I would share some more detail images from my space. When I am designing a space I am always inspired by the macro-vision, so the color and function of the space led the way. In this case I definitely wanted the space to be set-up as an artist's studio…at this point it was many months ago that the design for the space began to take shape. It was winter so I wanted to feel warm, and I got inspired by sunny yellows and thoughts of yellow spices, Morocco, spice route/Silk Road……..so I HAD to have it!!! An art professor once said "Yellow is the seasoning" meaning that utilizing the color yellow in varying degrees, sometimes unseen to the naked eye, will help to achieve the right warmth and balance in a piece. I turned this maxim on its head, and used yellow as my base and then seasoned with varying degrees of greys, cools to charcoal, golds, whites/creams. Check out my Inspiration Pinterest board for lots of my inspirational ideas. Now, down to the nitty-gritty, finishes and furnishings. I could not have created a more perfect partner than with the folks at Highland House Furniture for my upholstery selections and the eclectic blend of accent pieces that we used in the space, and it's right up the road in Hickory, NC. Even better, I was able to find all of the fabrics for the upholstery within the line. They were able to execute every detail brilliantly, and since 'detail/custom' is my middle name, that is no easy feat! The wallcovering by Phillip Jeffries Juicy Jute in Myer Lemon was the first choice….that got the ball rolling and there was no turning back! I even got to have a little 'Mad Men' moment with the Giselle console piece…..was the furniture designer channelling the original 'Giselle'? Probably so, as this piece is very cool and sleek….the vignette is complete when adding the 60's inspired Circa Lighting lamps and the stunning Modern History mirror. So, this is the artist's studio, and all artists are inspired by people, places, things…..so the gem of the space is showcasing the art collection by other Southern Female Artists that inspire this artist. There is a wealth of female artistic talent that I see during my travels across the South, from as close by as Greensboro, to as far way as Mississippi. I am stunned by the talent, so this is my nod to ALL of those women….so keep doing what you're doing! Holding court over the entire space is the fabulous Hedy chandelier by Currey & Company, one of our very generous industry partners… Again, don't miss the October issue of Traditional Home because there is not only my space, there is an entire roster of talented designers to be inspired...Read More


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What is Virtual High School?
Virtual High School's online courses provide a way for Bishop McDevitt to supplement the school's elective and AP course offerings. VHS's catalog currently offers more than 150 online courses and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools. VHS offers both year and semester long courses. Students must apply for acceptance into the VHS program.
Criteria for Acceptance into the VHS Program
- Classroom performance and behavior
- Completion of assignments
- Self-motivation
- Ability to work independently
- Attendance
How and Where do Students take VHS courses?
Students are assigned a class period to work on their VHS courses in the computer lab. VHS courses are taught over the internet and are therefore accessible from any computer that has an internet connection.
Credit for VHS Courses
VHS courses receive the same credit and weight and are listed on the student report card and transcript in the same manner as any other course offered at Bishop McDevitt. Students taking a VHS course must meet the grading standards set forth by Bishop McDevitt High School. Therefore, a student must achieve a grade of 70 or higher to receive credit for the course.
Course Policies
- A student cannot take a course that is currently offered at Bishop McDevitt
- The administration has the right to disapprove a course
- VHS Course registration begins in the first or second week of May. Once a student has been registered for a course, they will not be allowed to withdraw from the program. However, Bishop McDevitt reserves the right to withdraw a student from the program at any time.
- There are a limited number of seats each semester. The number of classes a student is enrolled in will be determined by the number of students accepted into the program.
- Students should review the course information carefully before making their course selections. A student may request to switch one VHS course for another prior to the start of class. This does not mean that a student's request will be granted. Requests must be submitted in writing, state the reason for the change and be signed by his/her parent or guardian. All requests must be approved by Mrs. Pagliaro.
- Student must be able to work independently.
- A student will need to work outside of school hours to complete weekly assignments.
- If a student does not have internet access at home, he/she must be willing to use a public library or other source to complete necessary course work.
How much time should be allotted to complete the course work for VHS each week?
- Students taking a VHS course have approximately 3 ½ hours of scheduled class time. The hours listed below include this time.
- A standard level class requires students to be actively engaged in their coursework for approximately 6-8 hours per week.
- An honors level. Pre-AP class requires students to be actively engaged in their coursework for approximately 8-10 hours per week.
- An AP level class requires students to be actively engaged in their coursework for approximately 10-12 hours per week.
Who pays for VHS Courses?
- Bishop McDevitt pays the membership fess and basic tuition for VHS courses
- Bishop McDevitt does not provide any material for VHS courses. Students are responsible for any materials required for their course which are not provided through VHS.
- VHS charges an additional $75 fee for AP courses. Students electing to take an AP course will have to pay the additional fee.
- Some AP science classes will have a lab fee. Students will be required to pay the lab fee for their courses.
A student who does not receive a grade of 70 or higher will be responsible for reimbursing Bishop McDevitt High School for the cost of the course.
For more information, please visit http://thevhscollaborative.org/ or please view this Power Point Presentation.


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Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Why Homeschool Your Children? and other Home School topics.
Religious freedom and personal morals and values are often an important part of many homeschool classrooms. Public schools today do not allow for children to discuss personal religious beliefs and practices. In the homeschool classroom, many Christian homeschool curriculums, such as Sonlight Curriculum® are designed with the individual's religious beliefs in mind. Today, it is estimated that over thirty percent of homeschool families have chosen the homeschool lifestyle because they want their children to be raised in a religious environment, following the beliefs and practices of their family religion. Allowing for different faiths and encouraging children to learn from one another is a way to share in humanity. Homeschool curriculums such as Sonlight Curriculum®, offer a beneficial homeschool program built around the Christian faith. This program provides materials that help children to learn, understand and memorize key Bible phrases and to comprehend what the Bible is all about. Their goal is to provide religious guidance and understanding through the daily learning of each lesson.
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text: How to Measure For a New Toilet Seat Make sure you're getting the right size toilet seat the first time! We frequently receive questions about the correct sizing for toilet seats - with good reason. Not all toilets are made the same and it can often be difficult to tell whether your bowl is round or elongated just by looking at it. And that's if you even know what the difference between a round and elongated or extended bowl toilet is! Add to that the fact that almost every retailer (including us) cannot accept returns of toilet seats for hygienic reasons, making sure you're getting the right toilet seat for your toilet can quickly become a stressful endeavor. However, your friends here at PlumbingSupply.com® are here to help with a brief tutorial on the correct way to measure for a new toilet seat. You can either choose to use your existing seat, or if you have a new toilet that did not come with a seat, you can use your toilet bowl. It is important to understand though, that these measurements and the measurements of the toilet seat you purchase may not always be 100% exact matches. The majority of toilet seats available (even those that are sometimes included with new toilets) are made by secondary manufacturers, not by the same company that made the toilet. Thus, there may be minimal differences in the measurements so that the seat can fit a larger number of toilets. All you'll need to get started is a measuring tape, a pen, and paper. Then just follow the instructions found below to make sure you're getting the right numbers. We've provided basic guidelines for most toilet seats, so if your numbers are widely different from these ranges or if you have an oddly shaped bowl, please measure again or feel free to contact us if you need further assistance. Additionally, you can always check out our complete toilet seat index listing for brand-specific toilet seats, decorative toilet seats, or other hard-to-find seats for older toilets. Instructions for Measuring Your Existing Toilet Seat or Toilet Bowl click the arrows on the images below to navigate the tutorial Things to Remember: Always measure at the widest or longest point - except when measuring bolt holes, which should be measured center to center Double check the dimensions of the toilet seat you intend to purchase with your measurements before purchasing to ensure they are relatively close Typical bolt spread: 5-1/2" Typical width: 14" - 14-1/2" Typical round length: 16" - 17" Typical elongated/extended length: 18" - 19" Toilets are not stepstools! For safety reasons, NEVER stand or squat on your toilet bowl or toilet seat.


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A Will saves - time – distress – uncertainty – disputes - even tax.
We firmly believe that anyone over 18 who has a bank account...a car...life insurance... pension... a house ... investments... a business... anything of value should think about making a Will. Mackarness & Lunt have particular expertise advising in situations where there are complex family, property or business arrangements.
A Will can:-
Appoint executors who have the legal duty to collect together your property, pay your bills and other obligations and distribute your estate in accordance with the Will.
Give legacies (gifts of money) or bequests (gifts of specific articles) to family, friends or charities.
Set up trusts for children, or to deal fairly with the problems caused by difficult family relationships.
Save tax
Appoint guardians for children
Do you know what will happen to your property if you haven't made a Will? Wouldn't you prefer to decide for yourself?
If you do not have someone whom you wish to appoint as an executor, or if your affairs are complex or you anticipate problems, you may wish to consider appointing the partners in the firm to be your executors.
For details concerning dealing with the estate of someone who has died, please read the details of our Probate services.
Why have a Will?
There is generally complete freedom to dispose of your property exactly as you like. However, there is the possibility of a claim after your death by a dependant who is not provided for. The majority of husbands and wives with children each leave everything to the other and then to the children in trust until they are 18 or 21. You can name legal guardians for the children as well as appointing executors (the people who deal with your affairs after your death).
If you don't draw up a Will, the law dictates what happens to your assets after you die. This can be unsatisfactory as it is unlikely to reflect your wishes which may cause conflict within the family.
A properly drawn Will should provide for most eventualities but it can be changed at any time. A Will only speaks from the date of death. We can also advise on Living Wills/Advance Directives. These documents can be important in giving direction to medical practitioners as to what treatments you'd wish to have in a life threatening situation when you are unable to participate in such discussions.
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To use Tomato, you will need
1. An account on any HCI servers (including hci-alta.hci.utah.edu,
2. An valid email address (e.g. firstname.lastname@example.com)
For demonstration, assuming your account name in HCI is u01234, your email address is firstname.lastname@example.com and you are a member of lab labX
Firstly, let us start with a "hello,world" style job which actually runs on clusters.
1. log into hci-moab (or hci-alta, hci-zion) server
$ssh email@example.com
2. Change to the Tomato's job folder
$cd /tomato/job
3. Make a subfolder as your job folder
$mkdir foo $cd foo
4. Create a "cmd.txt" script file which has one command "hostname" which will print the name of host machine.
The cmd.txt should like this: #e firstname.lastname@example.com hostname
The header line for email address "#e EMAIL_ADDRESS" is required for all jobs. It must be included in the "cmd.txt".
5. Create an empty "b" file (which means Begin).
$touch b
6. If the "b" file disappeared and comes out a new file "log.txt", that means your job is accepted and placed in the queue. Now watch the job progress. This may take awhile (hrs to days) if the queue has a number of preceding jobs.
$tail -qF log.txt
If everything goes well, you will see a new file "stdout.txt" under your job folder (/tomato/job/foo/). Check it out:
$cat stdout.txt
Here "em241" is the output of command "hostname". It means that your job is processed on "em241" which is cluster node.
The above demo shows the most basic command without any input files.
The key to create a valid Tomato job is to write a text file named "cmd.txt". In the "cmd.txt", you tell Tomato what to do. In the following examples, unless explicitely specified, the text inside a box that startswith "#e firstname.lastname@example.com" is the "cmd.txt".
Now let us do a more realistic work: align reads file to reference genome. The demo data is a piece of human whole genome sequencing on illumina HiSeq2000 platform. It has two pair-end files and stored in GNomEx under experiment "8853R". So basically you need to download the data from GNomEx to your job folder then start the job.
1. Log into GNomEx, guest access is fine.
2. On the top-left corner of the main page you can find "Lookup by Experiment or Analysis #", type "8853R" and hit Enter
3. On the right panel , select tab "Files"
4. Check the "8853R" box and click the 'FDT Download' button, save the file into your desktop. It should be named something like "gnomex.jnlp"
5. Log into hci-moab in a terminal window
$ssh email@example.com
6. Change to tomato's job directory
$cd /tomato/job/
7. Make a new job directory with your name
$mkdir u01234
8. Switch to new folder
$cd u01234
9. Download the "gnomex.jnlp" from your desktop to current directory with scp, lftp or any other available methods. Alternatively open the jnlp file in a text editor and follow the fdt.jar cmd line download instructions.
[on my computer] $scp genomex.jnlp firstname.lastname@example.com:.
10. Run the fdt wrapper app on moab to download the data
$fdt gnomex.jnlp
11. If everything goes well, you will see a new subfolder named "8853R"
12. Now change to "8853R/bioanalysis"
$cd 8853R/bioanalysis
13. It should contain three files
$ls A_1.txt.gz A_2.txt.gz cmd.txt
14. Create the "b" file to submit the job to Tomato
$touch b
15. Watch job progress. Depending on where the job is in the queue this may take some time to execute.
$tail -qF log.txt
16. Check out the alignment result file (A.sam.gz) when the job is finished.
$zcat A.sam.gz
$less A.sam.gz
This time we want to find the SNPs in our read sequence files that were already used on Demo2. Please repeat step 1 - 13 in demo2 in a new job folder.
Now, before making the "b" file and submitting the job, we need modify the "cmd.txt" file in a text editor (e.g. emacs, vi, ...)
#e firstname.lastname@example.com @align -g hg19 -i *.gz
#e firstname.lastname@example.com @snpindel -g hg19 -i *.gz
So what you need to do is just changing "@align" to "@snp" in "cmd.txt"
$cat cmd.txt #e firstname.lastname@example.com @snpindel -g hg19 -i *.gz
At last, create the "b" file to get it started.
$touch b
Do not forget watching the job progress once the job is submitted.
$tail -qF log.txt
When this job is finished, you will see a variance file "A.vcf" in your job folder.
$less A.vcf
In conclusion, to run a job in Tomato, basically you need do following steps:
1. Create a sub folder under /tomato/job/ as the job folder
2. Copy (or soft link) your input files to job folder
3. Write the "cmd.txt" file
4. Start your job by "$touch b"
To do a Control/Case Analysis, including tumor/normal mutation identification, RNASeq or ChIPSeq, you need to use a a parameter "-s SAMPLE_FILE".
Supposedly you have following pair-end sequencing files to analyze:
A1_1.txt.gz A1_2.txt.gz A2_1.txt.gz A2_2.txt.gz B1_1.txt.gz B1_2.txt.gz B2_1.txt.gz B2_2.txt.gz
So in total you have 4 samples. The two samples start with 'A' are case samples, and the other two samples start with 'B' are control samples. The reference genome is hg19.
Typically you want to find the variants in the tumor samples while using the normal samples as background control.
#e email@example.com @varscan -g hg19 -i *.gz -s sample.txt
Here you can see a new parameter "-s sample.txt". the sample.txt must have this format:
#cat sample.txt B1_1.txt.gz,B1_2.txt.gz,B2_1.txt.gz,B2_2.txt.gz
sample.txt has two (or one column, for variants group calling) columns, separated by a TAB. The first column lists the control samples, separated by COMMA. The second column lists the case samples, separated by COMMA as well.
So TAB is used to separated control and case samples, COMMA is used to separate samples in the same group( control or case).
@haplotypecaller -g hg19 -i B*.gz -s sample.txt
#cat sample.txt
This time sample.txt has only one column.
So what is the difference if you did not use "-s sample.txt" ?
@haplotypecaller -g hg19 -i B*.gz
This command will output two VCF files, because there are two samples in the B group. It works like
HaplotypeCaller.jar -I B_1.bam -o B1.vcf HaplotypeCaller.jar -I B_2.bam -o B2.vcf
With "-s sample.txt"
@haplotypecaller -g hg19 -i B*.gz -s sample.txt
This command will output one VCF files from two samples. It works like
HaplotypeCaller.jar -I B_1.bam -I B_2.bam -o B.vcf
We're going to make use of Novoalign to align our reads to a special genome index that contains all of the standard chromosomes plus all known and theoretical extended splice junctions. This approach works well for well annotated genomes. See http://useq.sourceforge.net/usageRNASeq.html for details. Once aligned we'll run the USeq RNASeq wrapper application to perform the primary RNA-Seq analysis :
[u0028003@hci-alta GeneAnnotations]$ java -jar -Xmx10G /home/BioApps/USeq/Apps/RNASeq ************************************************************************************** ** RNASeq: July 2012 ** ************************************************************************************** The RNASeq application is a wrapper for processing RNA-Seq data through a variety of USeq applications. It uses the DESeq package for calling significant differential expression. 3-4 biological replicas per condition are strongly recommended. See http://useq.sourceforge.net/usageRNASeq.html for details constructing splice indexes, aligning your reads, and building a proper gene (NOT transcript) table. The pipeline: 1) Converts raw sam alignments containing splice junction coordinates into genome coordinates outputting sorted bam alignemnts. 2) Makes relative read depth coverage tracks. 3) Scores known genes for differential exonic and intronic expression using DESeq and alternative splicing with a chi-square test. 4) Identifies unannotated differentially expressed transfrags using a window scan and DESeq. Use this application as a starting point in your transcriptome analysis. Options: -s Save directory, full path. -t Treatment alignment file directory, full path. Contained within should be one directory per biological replica, each containing one or more raw SAM (.gz/.zip OK) files. -c Control alignment file directory, ditto. -n Data is stranded. Only analyze reads from the same strand as the annotation. -v Genome version (e.g. H_sapiens_Feb_2009, M_musculus_Jul_2007), see UCSC FAQ, http://genome.ucsc.edu/FAQ/FAQreleases. -g UCSC RefFlat or RefSeq gene table file, full path. Tab delimited, see RefSeq Genes http://genome.ucsc.edu/cgi-bin/hgTables, (uniqueName1 name2(optional) chrom strand txStart txEnd cdsStart cdsEnd exonCount (commaDelimited)exonStarts (commaDelimited)exonEnds). Example: ENSG00000183888 C1orf64 chr1 + 16203317 16207889 16203385 16205428 2 16203317,16205000 16203467,16207889 . NOTE: this table should contain only ONE composite transcript per gene (e.g. use Ensembl genes NOT transcripts). Use the MergeUCSCGeneTable app to collapse transcripts to genes. See the RNASeq usage guide for details. -r Full path to R, defaults to '/usr/bin/R'. Be sure to install Ander's DESeq (http://www-huber.embl.de/users/anders/DESeq/) R library. Advanced Options: -m Combine replicas and run single replica analysis using binomial based statistics, defaults to DESeq and a negative binomial test. -a Maximum alignment score. Defaults to 120, smaller numbers are more stringent. -d Minimum FDR threshold for filtering windows, defaults to 0.5 -o Don't delete overlapping exons from the gene table. -e Print verbose output from each application. Example: java -Xmx2G -jar pathTo/USeq/Apps/RNASeq -v D_rerio_Dec_2008 -t /Data/PolIIMut/ -c /Data/PolIIWT/ -s /Data/Results/MutVsWT -g /Anno/zv8Genes.ucsc **************************************************************************************
Detailed Steps:
ssh email@example.com
mkdir /tomato/job/Nix; cd /tomato/job/Nix
mkdir 9434R; cd 9434R
cp /home/Genomes/Mouse/Mm10/GeneAnnotations/mm10EnsGenes_JustNormal.ucsc.gz mm10EnsGenes_JustNormal.ucsc.gz
[u0028003@hci-moab 9434R]$ cat cmd.txt #e firstname.lastname@example.com #a A797 #Align with novoalign to genome plus splices, TruSeq RNASeq adapter, one random repeats @align -novoalign [-o SAM -r All 50 -a AGATCGGAAGAGCACACGTCTGAACTCCAGTCAC ] -g mm10EnsTransRad46bpNum100kMin10SplicesChrNormPhiXAdaptr -i *txt.gz #Delete the fastq data to create space on the cluster node rm *txt.gz #Move alignments to appropriate directories mkdir T C mkdir T/1 T/2 T/3 C/1 C/2 C/3 mv 9434X1* C/1/ mv 9434X2* C/2/ mv 9434X3* C/3/ mv 9434X4* T/1/ mv 9434X5* T/2/ mv 9434X6* T/3/ #Launch RNASeq app RNASeq.jar -s RNASeq_8.3.9 -t T -c C -v M_musculus_Dec_2011 -g mm10EnsGenes_JustNormal.ucsc.gz -o -e
[u0028003@hci-moab 9434R]$ ls 9434X1_120824_SN141_0518_AC11KJACXX_1.txt.gz 9434X4_120824_SN141_0518_AC11KJACXX_1.txt.gz cmd.txt 9434X2_120824_SN141_0518_AC11KJACXX_1.txt.gz 9434X5_120824_SN141_0518_AC11KJACXX_1.txt.gz mm10EnsGenes_JustNormal.ucsc.gz 9434X3_120824_SN141_0518_AC11KJACXX_1.txt.gz 9434X6_120824_SN141_0518_AC11KJACXX_1.txt.gz
touch b
We're going to make use of Novoalign to align our reads to a standard genome index. Once aligned we'll run the USeq ChIPSeq wrapper application to perform the primary ChIP-Seq analysis.
[u0028003@hci-alta ~]$ java -jar ~/AppsUSeq/ChIPSeq ************************************************************************************** ** ChIPSeq: April 2012 ** ************************************************************************************** The ChIPSeq application is a wrapper for processing ChIP-Seq data through a variety of USeq applications. It: 1) Parses raw alignments (sam, eland, bed, or novoalign) into binary PointData 2) Filters PointData for duplicate alignments 3) Makes relative ReadCoverage tracks from the PointData (reads per million mapped) 4) Runs the PeakShiftFinder to estimate the peak shift and optimal window size 5) Runs the MultipleReplicaScanSeqs to window scan the genome generating enrichment tracks using DESeq's negative binomial pvalues and B&H's FDRs 6) Runs the EnrichedRegionMaker to identify likely chIP peaks (FDR < 1%, >2x). Note, given R's poor memory management, this app requires 64bit R and >6-8G RAM. Options: -s Save directory, full path. -t Treatment alignment file directories, full path, comma delimited, no spaces, one for each biological replica. These should each contain one or more text alignment files (gz/zip OK) for a particular replica. Alternatively, provide one directory that contains multiple alignment file directories. -c Control alignment file directories, ditto. -y Type of alignments, either novoalign, sam, bed, or eland (sorted or export). -v Genome version (e.g. H_sapiens_Feb_2009, M_musculus_Jul_2007), see UCSC FAQ, http://genome.ucsc.edu/FAQ/FAQreleases. -r Full path to 64bit R, defaults to '/usr/bin/R'. Be sure to install Ander's DESeq (http://www-huber.embl.de/users/anders/DESeq/) R library. Advanced Options: -m Combine any replicas and run single replica analysis (ScanSeqs), defaults to using DESeq. -d Minimum FDR threshold for filtering windows, defaults to 0.9 -a Maximum alignment score. Defaults to 60, smaller numbers are more stringent. -q Minimum mapping quality score. Defaults to 13, bigger numbers are more stringent. This is a phred-scaled posterior probability that the mapping position of read is incorrect. Set to 0 for RNASeq data. -p Peak shift, defaults to the PeakShiftFinder peak shift or 150bp. Set to 0 for RNASeq data. -w Window size, defaults to the PeakShiftFinder peak shift + stnd dev or 250bp. -i Minimum number reads in window, defaults to 10. -u Convert bar graph folders to xxx.useq format. -f Filter bed file (tab delimited: chr start stop) to use in excluding intersecting windows while making peaks, e.g. satelliteRepeats.bed . -g Print verbose output from each application. -e Don't look for reduced regions. -b Bypass DESeq's variance outlier filtering. Recommended for first pass. Example: java -Xmx2G -jar pathTo/USeq/Apps/ChIPSeq -y eland -v D_rerio_Dec_2008 -t /Data/PolIIRep1/,/Data/PolIIRep2/ -c /Data/PolIINRep1/,/Data/PolIINRep2/ -s /Data/Results/WtVsNull -f /Anno/satelliteRepeats.bed **************************************************************************************
Detailed Steps:
ssh email@example.com
mkdir /tomato/job/Nix; cd /tomato/job/Nix
mkdir 9715R; cd 9715R
[u0028003@hci-alta 9715R]$ cat cmd.txt #e email@example.com #a A1343 # Align fastq data with novoalign, no repeat matches, trim off adapters and poor quality bases @align -novoalign [-r None -a AGATCGGAAGAGCACACGTCTGAACTCCAGTCAC -H -k] -g dm3PhiXAdaptr -i *.gz # Remove fastq data to save space on the ember node rm *txt.gz # Make directories and move raw sam files from novoalign into them mkdir T C mkdir T/1 T/2 T/3 T/4 C/1 C/2 C/3 C/4 mv 9715X1_* T/1 mv 9715X2_* T/2 mv 9715X3_* T/3 mv 9715X4_* T/4 mv 9715X5_* C/1 mv 9715X6_* C/2 mv 9715X7_* C/3 mv 9715X8_* C/4 # Run USeq ChIPSeq app with and without merging replicas. Note this will only look for enriched regions and is appropriate for a ChIP vs Input comparision. For a ChIP1 vs ChIP2 comparison drop the -e option. ChIPSeq.jar -s ChIPSeq -t T -c C -y SAM -v D_melanogaster_Apr_2006 -r /uufs/chpc.utah.edu/common/home/hcibcore/tomato/app/R/lib64/R/bin/R -d 1 -u -e -b ChIPSeq.jar -s ChIPSeq -t T -c C -y SAM -v D_melanogaster_Apr_2006 -r /uufs/chpc.utah.edu/common/home/hcibcore/tomato/app/R/lib64/R/bin/R -d 1 -u -e -b -m
[u0028003@hci-alta 9715R]$ ls 9715X1_121221_SN1117_0137_BC1FV5ACXX_4.txt.gz 9715X5_121221_SN1117_0137_BC1FV5ACXX_4.txt.gz cmd.txt 9715X2_121221_SN1117_0137_BC1FV5ACXX_4.txt.gz 9715X6_121221_SN1117_0137_BC1FV5ACXX_4.txt.gz 9715X3_121221_SN1117_0137_BC1FV5ACXX_4.txt.gz 9715X7_121221_SN1117_0137_BC1FV5ACXX_4.txt.gz 9715X4_121221_SN1117_0137_BC1FV5ACXX_4.txt.gz 9715X8_121221_SN1117_0137_BC1FV5ACXX_4.txt.gz
touch b
Tomato is a pipeline-central framework which means you should use the predefined pipelines to for various tasks. Generally speaking, a predefined pipeline has only one word, and start with a special character @. In addition to the pipeline name, you will need two additional parameter: "-g REFERENCE_GENOME" (for example, "-g hg19") and "-i INPUTS" (for example, "-i *.fq.gz")
Here is a list of default pipelines (as of 03/01/2013).
Example: @align -g hg19 -i *.gz Description: This pipeline will use novoalign (default aligner) to align your raw sequencing data to a reference genome.
Example: @recal -g hg19 -i *.gz Description: This pipeline will do alignment (use novoalign), remove duplicates, realign around known indels and recalibrate the Base Quality Score of alignments.
Output is a clean BAM file, ready to call variants.
Example: @snpindel -g hg19 -i *.gz Description: This pipeline will do @recal, then use GATK's HaplotypeCaller to call SNPs and Indels.
Example: @annovar -g hg19 -i *.gz Description: This pipeline will do @snpindel, then use ANNOVAR to annotate variants.
Example: @snpindel -g hg19 -i *.gz -s [SAMPLE.txt] Description: This pipeline will do @snpindel, then use VAAST to annotate variants in control/case analysis.
Example: @varscan -g hg19 -i *.gz -s [SAMPLE.txt] Description: This pipeline will do @snpindel, then use VarScan to annotate variants in control/case analysis.
Example: @chipseq -g hg19 -i *.gz Description: This pipeline will do @align, then use USeq's ChIPSeq.
Example: @snpindel -g hg19 -i *.gz Description: This pipeline will do @align, then use USeq's RNASeq.


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Inside the Minds of the C-Suite
If you've ever wondered what keeps the c-suite of your organization up at night, one panel during the ASHE Annual Conference and Technical Exhibition being held this week in Seattle offered at least some glimpse into what's likely on their minds.
In a plenary session, facility executives offered their two cents on a variety of topics. Here are some highlights from what the group shared with the ASHE Annual attendees:
Healthcare reform
Tommy Hobbs, chief executive officer, Illinois Valley Community Hospital, Peru, Illinois, says that with healthcare reform on the horizon, the creation of accountable care organizations remains a looming challenge, as well as the reality of changes to reimbursements and hospital/physician alignment. However, one word remained top of mind for him: capital.
"I think access to capital is going to be a significant challenge for organizations of our size, and maybe for all organizations," he says.
As for what facilities will look like in the future, Hobbs said there are still plenty of unknowns, though some certainties are that they will be closer to home and outside the standard acute care hospital. "We don't know what it's going to be, but we know it's going to change," he says. He adds that facility managers will take on a crucial role in the coming years as organizations face the planning that must be put into place to maintain the equipment and technology required for these additional access points.
Patti Clausen, RN, BSN, MBA, nurse executive, Swedish-Cherry Hill, Seattle, also notes that while the highest quality and safety that will be expected requires human capital to succeed, organizations will likely be tasked with engaging in additional work without any more resources.
"Healthcare reform isn't going to bypass any of us," she says.
Facility challenges
Paul Shackelford, MD, senior vice president, medical affairs, Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville, North Carolina, says that it's clear the model of care in the United States is going to shift closer to home, with families administering care as well. It will likely be very difficult for organizations not only to provide this model in a way that results in an acceptable margin, but also to maintain it.
Timothy M. Peglow, SASHE, MBA, associate vice president, patient care and preventive facilities, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, says MD Anderson is facing similar challenges as expectations grow for more convenient cancer care centers to serve the sprawling Houston area.
In addition, Peglow discusses the barriers that exist for the facility that strives to bring its patients the latest in care. For example, when exploring a new technology, MD Anderson must discern whether it is cost-justified and assess to what level it may interrupt care at the facility in order to best measure its overall benefit.
At Swedish-Cherry Hill in Seattle, Clausen says she is seeing a shift in the sickest of the sick coming into the hospital, whereas the lower acuity patients are expected to go into more of a home care model. Clausen said facility engineers must be able to understand how this trend may affect patients going forward.
The future facility managers
With all of the changes coming on the healthcare horizon, the defining characteristics of the facility manager are shifting as well.
Clausen says a new standard will be developed for the technical skills that must be possessed in addition to other prerequisites, such as an acute ability to communicate well with different areas of an organization, the ability to be highly focused on the business and operations side of a facility, and a focus on regulations.
Also noted by the panel was the need to not only avoid creating silos within an organization but to be equally able to speak clearly to board members, offering the unique knowledge they possess on the intricacies of a building's operations and, perhaps, why a new project needs to be undertaken.
Peglow adds that while being able to handle change in a positive way is an ability up-and-coming facility managers must possess, the inherent and more defined culture of an organization must be balanced by that individual as well.
"Each organization does have a defining culture and if you want a good fit, you've got to find someone who fits into that culture, unless you want a change agent," he says.


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With an understated, refined appearance, instant comfort and playability, and a voice that is familiar and captivating, the vintage-inspired S2 Singlecut is a guitar you won't want to put down.
Its all-mahogany body and asymmetrical, beveled top give the S2 Singlecut much of its explosive tone. And while not a super high output guitar, the S2 Singlecut can be overdriven into well-rounded, organic rock tones without sacrificing the punch or clarity found in higher-output guitars (or even active pickups). The bridge pickup is rich with some sparkle and substantial but tight low end, while the neck pickup is a little darker providing great balance and vintage tones.
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- Number of Frets : 22
- Scale Length : 25"
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- Tuners : PRS S2 Locking Tuners
- Hardware Type : Nickel
- Treble Pickup : PRS S2 #7 Treble
- Bass Pickup : PRS S2 #7 Bass
- Controls : Two Volume and Two Push/Pull Tone Controls w/ 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
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This character is an OC and is roleplayed by user Aisatsana Nimortsok.
Gabola and her sister Gabora are healers. Sometimes, people come from far away lands to get themselves healed from very bad deceases.
Gabola has raven black hair that reaches waist when let loose. But, usually Gabola carries her hair in a tight little bun (sometimes some of the hair gets loose). Her eyes are big and as black as night.
As for the wear, Gabola usually wears a blue kimono, with white flowers (ornaments) on some sides of it. She uses an orange/hazel/black ribbon to hold the kimono in place (also ormented with flowers). The kimono reaches a little bit lower than her knees.
Gabola refuses to wear anything on her feet and so always goes barefoot.
Gabola is a nice young girl. She is very friendly and loves taking care of children. All in love, Gabola loves to help people, and her knowlege in magic lets her help others.
Gabola and her sister Gabora were orphants and so nothing is known about their parents or other relatives.
Since Gabola and Gabora were orphants, they were treated very badly by other people. But, as the saying goes, those who go through bad times, will see mercy at some period. When they both were 7, a wizard picked them up and made them his apprentices. They learned from him for 6 years, and then, from some decease, Allacuardus (the wizard) died. Since then, both Gabola and her sister began helping people in need with their magical abilities.


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The Fort McMurray SPCA has announced the departure of Executive Director Tara Clarke who has led the organization over the last 6 years as of June 12, 2017.
"The Board of Directors and staff at the Fort McMurray SPCA would like to share our heartfelt thanks to Tara who provided steadfast leadership to the organization and guided the shelter and its staff through the 2016 wildfire with extraordinary perseverance and dedication to our community," said George Rowe, FMSPCA Board of Directors President.
The Fort McMurray SPCA has asked Operations Manager, Misha Gaertner to serve as Acting Executive Director as they undertake the process to secure new leadership for the organization that has been serving as the region's only animal shelter since 1978.
"We wish Tara all the best as she embarks on her new adventure in Ontario," said Rowe.


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Why the sky is full of thunder,
Why the planets move in space,
And why you always stand and wonder?
Do you ever sit there thinking,
Why your eyes are always blinking,
Why a person falls in love,
And why you always sit there thinking?
Do you ever lie there sleeping,
Dreaming of a monster, creeping,
Wishing you were wide awake,
Instead of lying there and sleeping?
Do you think you're going crazy,
And your world is getting hazy,
Just because you always think,
That maybe you are going crazy?
Do you think I'm being silly,
That my favourite plant's a lily,
Which is placed upon a grave,
Or do you think that's being silly?
Do you think we'll ever finish,
Wars that grow but not diminish,
Will we ever live in peace,
And do you think we'll ever finish?
Do you think you'll have more questions,
Maybe even some suggestions,
Or cave in; resign your will,
Or sit and dream and ask more questions?
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lovely interesting blog angel eyes
July 2, 2008 at 09:56
perhaps this blog is for the thinkers-don't look here are a lot of them-lol. I LIKE THINGS LIKE THIS- now i have to think- ha ha
July 2, 2008 at 13:16
I think
I am being curiosity about to be annihilated
I wonder how many person to negative effect
To be important this
How many much person
As nice true as
If You can your love to communicate
Our have love to fell every person
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The provincial government's cap-and-trade program began on Jan. 1, 2017. This program places a cost on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that Ontario homes and businesses emit. GHG emissions are produced when natural gas and other fossil fuels are burned – for example when you use your natural gas furnace, water heater, or stove.
The cap-and-trade program caps the amount of GHG emissions that Ontario homes and businesses are allowed to emit as a whole, and lowers that limit over time. Union Gas is required to buy carbon units (also known as emission allowances or credits) for the natural gas used by its residential and business customers, as applicable. These costs are included in the Delivery charge on your natural gas bill. Funds raised by the cap-and-trade program are being used to support programs outlined in the Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) - which supports low-carbon energy solutions.
As the program evolves, we'll keep you informed of changes related to cap and trade and your bill here. For more information on the government's program, please visit ontario.ca/capandtrade.
Currently adds about 3.3 cents per cubic metre of gas to your natural gas bill
Adds about $70-$80 to the typical residential customer's annual natural gas bill
Natural gas is still the lowest-cost energy source
Save up to $2,500/year by heating your home and water with natural gas vs. electricity, oil or propane
The cap-and-trade cost is included in the Delivery charge on your natural gas bill
The price of carbon units will vary with supply and demand, and can change over time. Currently, the cap-and-trade cost on your bill is about 3.3 cents per cubic metre (m3) of natural gas you use. This amounts to about $73 annually for a typical household (based on a customer using 2,200 m3 of natural gas a year and a carbon unit cost of 3.3 cents per m3). The total cost will depend on how much gas you use. To estimate the approximate cost of cap and trade on your bill, use the calculator found here.
The cap-and-trade cost is included in the Delivery charge on your bill. Union Gas has applied to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) for an increase in delivery rates as outlined in its 2018 Cap-and-Trade Compliance Plan, filed with the OEB on Nov. 9, 2017. This application is currently under review. If approved, this means an increase in cap-and-trade costs to 3.6 cents per cubic metre of natural gas used, or about an additional $5 annually for a typical residential customer, effective Jan. 1, 2018.
As always, the Ontario Energy Board reviews and approves cap-and-trade costs before they are included on your bill. You pay what Union Gas pays - no more, no less.
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Nike Perforated to Smooth Women's Belt
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Over the Edge of the World
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Ferdinand Magellan's daring circumnavigation of the globe in the sixteenth century was a three-year odyssey filled with sex, violence, and amazing adventure. Now in Over the Edge of the World, prize-winning biographer and journalist Laurence Bergreen entwines a variety of candid, firsthand accounts, bringing to life this groundbreaking and majestic tale of discovery that changed both the way explorers would henceforth navigate the oceans and history itself.
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Well written, fascinating story of exploration, peppered with interesting facts.
A well researched look at the trip of Magellan to find the Spice Islands through a sea route past the "Americas" that resulted in the first recorder circumnavigation of the world. Very informative yet reads like a novel with a well paced narrative. Worth reading if you are interested.
The intensive research, & ability to tie it all together, as one of the great Age of Discovery reads, (500 yrs ago), was one of the best books I've had the pleasure to read. An amazing adventure from start to finish. Hats off to Laurence Bergreen.
I started reading the book on a whim because I had nothing else to read. It turned into a book I could not put down.
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Important Dates:
4/29 Multicultural Fair - 4-7 Cafeteria and Commons
4/30 Prom
Health Room News regarding AP exams:
If your student is scheduled to take the upcoming AP exams and self carries an EpiPen or an inhaler, please have them carry their medication with them to the testing site on each testing day.
If you have any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Health Room.
BOOSTERS CONCESSIONS NEEDS HELP! We are nearing the end of the Spring sport season and we need you help in working the concessions booth! Please consider volunteering a couple hours of your time for a great cause - your kids! Boosters needs help working in the outside concession stand for a few games this week and next. Although the booth is open during sporting events the money made goes directly back to ALL students at MRHS. Every sport, club, music program, and activity at MRHS benefits directly from money provided through Boosters. We need help from ALL parents to be a success. Students can also sign up and earn service hours towards National Honor Society or other activity - however a parent must be working in the booth. Thank you for your support! The link to sign up is SPRING CONCESSIONS 2016
Don't miss this great concert on 4/28 featuring six of our own MRHS Jazz Band members. See it live or stream it live for FREE! The Howard County GT Jazz Ensemble will be performing with Navy Commodores this Thursday at the Jim Rouse Theater at Wilde Lake HS. The concert is FREE and will also be live streamed at the following link. Don't miss it!
HCPSS High School GT Jazz Concert
Multicultural Night – Friday, April 29, 7 PM
The Multicultural Club will be hosting the 2nd Annual Multicultural Night Friday, April 29th in the Cafeteria/Commons from 5-7. Last year was a great success. Please donate any food (entree or desert) or drink from your culture and bring it to the cafeteria by 4:30 PM. If you are searching for Service Hours for any Honors Society, cook us a dish, keep track of your hours, and come and try all the flavors or the world. Tickets will be sold at the door for $5 each that will include 1 plate of food, and 1 Henna Tattoo. If you are not planning to eat, admission is free and Henna Tattoos will be $1. There will be different stations set up for the whole family to explore the different cultures of the world. We can't wait to see you there.
Early birds sign up now!! Join in the fun at Marriotts Ridge!!!
Registration is now open for the Marriotts Ridge Booster summer sports and music camps. For a complete list and registration information, check out the website:MRHS Booster Camps
Register now, early registration until May 15, 2016