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The former Palm Drive Hospital in Sebastopol was the only hospital west of Highway 101 in Sonoma County until it closed April 28, 2014.
As debts and regulatory requirements mounted, the Palm Drive District Board of Directors voted to close the facility.
"This catastrophic decision caused a train-wreck in our community," said Dan Smith, chairman of the board of Sonoma West Medical Center.
He's also CEO of Sebastopol-based E-Health Records International. It builds and deploys low-cost hospital information systems and electronic health records for hospitals and clinics in the developing world.
"Not only did it put nearly 250 employees out of work and drastically compromise the health and well-being of everyone living in and visiting western Sonoma County, its loss severely impacted the ability of police and firefighters to do their jobs," Smith said.
A local entrepreneur and philanthropist, he and his wife, Joan Marler, heard the broad-based public outcry to "open our hospital," as shown on thousands of red lawn signs throughout west Sonoma County in one of the area's most significant grassroots campaigns.
Smith and Marler worked long hours for months to resurrect the facility, answering issues raised by the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development, or OSHPD. They hired experienced professionals for the painstaking task of rewriting policies and procedures, programming electronic medical records software and setting up clinical practices that would exceed standard levels of care. Many of those professionals were ex-Palm Drive employees who had lost their jobs due to the previous closure.
Smith and Marler believe that reopening the community hospital was the single most beneficial act they could take to give back to their community.
"When people ask us why we did this, we say to both save and improve lives," Smith said.
The hospital reopened as Sonoma West Medical Center on Oct. 30. Today it employs 120 full-time. In the months since opening to the public, the hospital has treated more than 4,800 patients.
Among a range of medical services, surgeries being performed include life-saving procedures, stroke stabilization and elective operations.
The emergency department aims for a "low wait" goal of no more than a five- to 15-minute wait time from door to doctor.
Patients come to the hospital with emergency conditions, a need for surgery, intensive care unit observation, overnight hospital stays or outpatient procedures such as phlebotomy, x-rays, ultrasound, physical rehabilitation and 3-D mammography.
From June 2014 to today, Smith and Marler have given $9 million toward rebuilding, operating and maintaining the hospital. This is the first time that a public hospital in California has been reopened by its community after it was closed.
"This was indeed a historic even that would not have happened without Smith and Marler's enormously generous donation of funds, and also of their time, intellect and compassion," said Raymond Hino, medical center CEO.
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For Graduate Students and Postdocs
The Seminar on College Teaching (EDU 398) is taught several times a year, and is open to graduate students and postdocs. Graduate students can earn two units of credit. Postdocs can also participate and complete all seminar requirements without registering for credit. All participants who complete all course requirements will earn a certificate of completion that can be included in your teaching portfolio and curriculum vitae. Flyer for the winter 2018 Seminar on College Teaching course can be found here.
If you plan to teach undergraduates in your career, this course provides you with the core skills you will need, using carefully selected readings and activities, and thought provoking discussions. Topics include:
- Examining how students learn,
- Developing course objectives,
- Designing teaching strategies to meet those objectives,
- Creating meaningful forms of testing and assessment,
- Establishing a productive learning environment,
- Using tools and techniques to improve communication,
- Integrating technology to enhance student learning,
- Considering ethical issues in teaching and learning, and
- Developing ways to promote life-long learning and self-improvement in teaching.
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#11 BabiesSeptember 9, 2016
Gheralf says:
Did you know that babies do not have the ability to roll their eyes? We assume this is because their skulls are so tiny that there is no room for movement. They have to turn their whole head around to see. The ability of eye movement comes to them gradually after they learn to walk by themselves.
Also it takes quite some time before they learn that they do not have to close their eyes every time they try to grab something with their beak.
Vayandil says:
The over-protective parents are a familiar sight year round and more so in the city, so everyone is used to avoiding families with very young ankle-peckers. Many of the parents try to be smart and at least give a warning when people need to keep their distance. But being smart is not always a possibility, thus occasionally some unfortunate ones get snarled and puffed at.


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Hey, giving a big shout out to a friend of mine who just opened her etsy shop!
Her name is Tanya from http://www.beadandneedle.blogspot.com/
Her shop is here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadandneedle
Go check it out, she does fabulous beading around old tintype photos and she etches her own copper pieces and makes beautiful jewelry with them!
Way to go Tanya, good luck on your new venture!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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Thanks to "My Big"...Jackie ROCKS!
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It was not everyone's favourite. But the Fluffy Duck cocktail - made up of advocaat, Bacardi, lemonade and a nip of cream - was among alcoholic drinks served on a Friday afternoon at Sydney University.
Beer, wine and shots of spirits were also served when the university's student administration and recruitment office invited staff from other faculties to join it for drinks after work.
More than 20 staff from the department are now under investigation for alleged inappropriate spending on their corporate credit cards.
One university staff member from another faculty said they were invited to the Friday afternoon drinks which were held on a regular basis.
The staff member, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, described the drinks expenditure on corporate credit cards as "excessive" and in breach of university protocols.
"They were purchasing the alcohol using public funds," the staff member said.
"It was all ticked off internally and didn't have to go up the line."
The staff member also questioned the department's use of public money on overseas travel and for an office table tennis table, on which the Friday afternoon drinks had been served.
However, staff within the student administration and recruitment department, which generates more than $1 billion in revenue, told Fairfax Media the spending on drinks was justified as part of staff team-building. A staff member said the overseas travel had helped bring in more high-fee paying overseas students than could have been recruited over a less expensive Skype call.
Drinks were often over by 6pm and mostly a "Dan Murphy's beer and a couple of pieces of cheese on a Jatz cracker".Staff member
"This is an extremely high-performing team that often works weekends and evenings. We arrange things like the open days," a staff member said.
"The Friday night drinks was an opportunity to informally meet with a lot of your colleagues, build that office camaraderie.
"It was also a good opportunity to bring other people from other parts of the university and ... find out a lot of what was happening in the faculties."
The staff member said the drinks were often over by 6pm and mostly a "Dan Murphy's beer and a couple of pieces of cheese on a Jatz cracker".
The Fluffy Duck cocktail was served because "some of the staff didn't like beer or wine".
"There weren't Martinis or Sidecars or Gibsons," the staff member said.
Inspired by Google, a table tennis table was bought to give staff an opportunity to unwind and interact with other staff.
"It is used regularly at lunchtime and after work," the staff said.
The staff member said student recruiters flew economy class and had to "spend money to make money".
A spokeswoman for the University of Sydney said it takes the custodianship of taxpayer and student funds seriously and requires all staff to comply with its policies, including in relation to expenditure, without exception.
The University of Sydney is investigating 21 staff in relation to allegations of inappropriate spending of university funds.
Fairfax Media understands the university is auditing expenditure estimated at tens of thousands of dollars for entertainment including 16 birthday cakes, coffees with students, stationery and alcohol.
"The university takes any allegation of financial misconduct seriously," the spokeswoman said.
"At this stage, no formal findings of misconduct have been made against any of the staff members being questioned and the process is ongoing."
Staff were contacted last month and sent an email which threatens them with the sack if allegations of misconduct are proven. The letter from Tania Rhodes-Taylor from Vice-Chancellor Michael Spence's office also instructs staff under investigation against talking to anyone outside their immediate family about the investigation.
"The university takes the need for confidentiality very seriously and reserves the right to take disciplinary action if the confidentiality direction is not adhered to," Ms Rhodes-Taylor stated.
One employee who spoke on the condition of anonymity said staff had been upset at the "suggestion they had been stealing from their employer".
"Staff were told on a Friday they would be getting formal correspondence on the Monday, but were not told what the charges were," the staff member said.
"It was a phone call that was read from a script."
Staff made written submissions and some were interviewed.
"It was thought that 16 birthday cakes were too many," the staff member said. "These were minor misdemeanours at worst. It was about whether taking a student out for a coffee was technically a meeting or entertainment."
The university spokeswoman said the university's enterprise agreement required that when an allegation is made that employees "are given an opportunity to respond to the allegation before a finding is made".
The turmoil in the student administration department follows the departure of its executive director of Global Student Recruitment and Mobility, Michelle Carlin in September last year. It is not alleged that she is linked to the investigation of her former staff.
"I'm absolutely confident that this high achieving team have nothing to worry about," Ms Carlin said.
"I'm not sure what the reason behind this is, but it is disturbing to see good people placed under this sort of stress when they have just been trying to do the best by the university and their results more than reflect this."
Ms Carlin's boss Tyrone Carlin, who is not related to her, stepped down from his position as deputy vice-chancellor (registrar) late last year to return to teaching and research. It is not alleged his departure is linked in any way to the investigation of staff.
University of Sydney vice-chancellor Michael Spence sent an email to staff in October saying he had accepted Professor Carlin's resignation.
"Tyrone has decided to step down from his DVC role at the end of this year in order to return to his substantive professorial position within the Business School," Professor Spence said.
"While it is sad to see him leave his current role, I am very pleased that he will be able to return to his teaching and research, and as such remain a valuable member of the University community."
Professor Spence credited Professor Carlin for transforming student administration.
"His oversight of the implementation of a whole of institution student administration team completed the ambitious and demanding agenda of moving student administrative functions from faculties and schools towards an integrated, whole of institution delivery approach," Professor Spence said.
Fairfax Media sought comment from Professor Carlin, but he did not respond.
In an unrelated matter, another deputy vice-chancellor, Professor Shane Houston, left his position last year. He has taken legal action over his dismissal as the University of Sydney's first deputy vice-chancellor for Aboriginal services.
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International tourism associated with the movement of capital, and the sale of services has a considerable impact on the balance of payments of individual countries, contributing to their transformation into active or passive. Sometimes counting and special tourist balance, which characterizes the ratio of revenues from foreign tourists in the country and the costs of its tourists abroad. In the countries most attractive to foreign tourists, the tourism balance, generally positive (France, Italy, Spain, Mexico, etc.), and in countries where the exit of tourists exceeds their arrival (Germany, Scandinavian countries, Canada, etc.), it is negative.
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Lovely walk over to the client's this morning. Although the weather was very dull, I decided to walk by the Eye, across Westminster Bridge and past Parliament through St James's Park. Just before I went through the park I happened to catch some army band or other (the guys with those enormous fur hats!) playing along and marching out of Horseguards. Certainly helped me to keep up a rhythm!
Past St James's Palace, and down one of the side streets they were repairing the
road and the street smelled of tar. Now, tar has a special memory for me. Probably
one of my earliest memories, that is my first day at school, aged 4 and a bit. They'd
just finished re-laying the playground, I think.
Quite a pleasant weekend, we went over to Bath on Saturday, just for a change. It
was quite strange because there was a rugby match on, so we were walking through
the shops and could hear periodically the roar of the crowd. I didn't end up buying
anything (probably just as well) although Jacqueline and Alice found a teddy bear
shop.... We got the train, which Alice enjoyed immensely.
Also on Saturday I booked the summer holiday. For the first time, we've booked to
do basically exactly the same as what we've done in a previous year. So, we're off
to Centerparcs in La Sologne once again, to be followed by a four-day stay up in
Dinard. We did have to rethink, however, since the grade of cottage we wanted was
no longer available. Last year was excellent since the cottage had two bedrooms,
each en-suite (one with 2-person jacuzzi, the other with a steam bath). We had satellite
tv and a maid service. This year we'll have to make do with somewhat less... The
cottage is the same size I think, but without any of the "frills". Of course, the
holiday was that much cheaper as a result - I saved around 25% - but that's not
really the point. On the positive side, I keep telling myself that the "plus" with
Centerparcs was not so much the accommodation as the whole environment, which of
course we will still have. I just hope we don't find it not-as-good as last year
and are therefore disappointed.
Still, I am looking forward to paying a visit(s) to
La Grenouillere once again!
Note for future reference - book Centerparcs before christmas!
Sunday, we didn't really have a lot to do. Did the weekly shop - doing our best
to fill the new fridge! The weather was sufficiently pleasant for Alice to go out
on her bike - she's mostly riding on stabilisers still, but I'm trying to wean her
off a little at a time.
Not a great deal else going on - its just that time of year, really.
On the business front, I'm looking at whether it will be viable to start building
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An IRS change in paycheck calculations will mean less take-home pay for Fayette County school district employees and other state government workers beginning Jan. 1.
To offset that impact, Fayette Superintendent Manny Caulk asked the school board Thursday to spend $1 million on a mid-year raise for the district's 7,000 employees.
Board members indicated that they are likely to vote for the raise at their Dec. 12 meeting.
A settlement between the state of Kentucky and the IRS mandated the change in how employee paychecks are calculated, Caulk told employees in an email.
"You work hard every day to take care of the children of the Fayette County Public Schools, and it is important that our organization take care of you as well. We did not initiate this mandate, but by giving our employees a raise, we do want to help ensure that it will not have a negative impact on your family finances, " Caulk said.
Pamela Trautner, spokeswoman for the state Finance & Administration Cabinet, confirmed that the settlement affects all state and local governmental employers in Kentucky. Traunter said a state employee earning $40,500 annually, would typically be paying $6.45 more each pay period. State officials had estimated that the amount could be less for teachers.
If approved, beginning in January, Fayette County school hourly employees would receive a .75 percent salary increase and salaried employees would receive a .5 percent increase.
The district has some remaining money in the budget, and the raise would be paid for with that.
The settlement affects all governmental employers in various retirement plans, including the executive, legislative and judicial branches of state government, eight universities, the community and technical college system, and 1,471 county and city governments and local school districts, district human resources director Jennifer Dyar said.
Trauntner said state officials have been working for over a year to give agencies adequate time to plan for budgeting, make changes to payroll systems, and communicate with all employers and employees.
Employers and employees alike will have to pay the increased amount. The additional annual cost could be approximately $5.7 million for state government agencies alone, school board documents said.
In the past, Social Security and Medicare taxes have been based on a salary after retirement contributions were deducted. However, beginning next month, those taxes will be based on the total salary before retirement contributions come out.
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It's easy to scoff at the hordes of freaked out Friendsters... but what if they're right? "Terms and Conditions May Apply," a documentary from writer/director Cullen Hoback which premieres at Slamdance Film Festival, takes a hard look at the privacy policies of websites we all use, the fine print we're not paying attention to, and what rights we might be signing away. Check out the trailer below, and be very wary.


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Coalition of groups send letter to Forest Service outlining concerns with PXP proposal
OIL AND GAS: Enviro groups protest Wyoming Range drilling plan (12/22/2010)
Phil Taylor, E&E reporter
A coalition of conservation groups yesterday said a Houston-based energy company's pledge to limit oil and gas development in southwest Wyoming may not be enough to protect the area's wildlife, hunting and backcountry recreation.
In a letter to Bridger-Teton National Forest Supervisor Jacque Buchanan, the groups warned that an agreement by Plains Exploration & Production Co. (PXP) to retire nearly half its leases in the forest and spend millions of dollars on wildlife studies and mitigation for its other leases, fails to safeguard wildlife that are already suffering declines from nearby energy development.
The agreement reached earlier this month between PXP and area hunting and outfitting groups was struck behind closed doors and should be subject to public review in the Forest Service's environmental impact statement (EIS), the groups said.
"PXP's attempts in this case to remove barriers to drilling in the Bridger-Teton, and to expedite the permitting process, fall short of resolving the very difficult conflicts that would arise should development occur at the proposed development site," wrote Dan Heilig, attorney for Western Resource Advocates, and Lisa McGee, attorney for Wyoming Outdoor Council. "We do not believe the U.S. Forest Service should rely in any significant way on the product of a negotiation model that included signed confidentiality agreements, and secret meetings with limited stakeholders outside of the public process."
The letter was written on behalf of the Wilderness Society, Citizens for the Wyoming Range and the Greater Yellowstone Coalition.
In the deal, PXP agreed to permanently retire 28,000 acres of its 63,000 acres leased in Bridger-Teton, limit development to 17 well pads and commit $6 million over the project's 30-year lifetime for habitat mitigation, air and water quality monitoring and wildlife studies. PXP also agreed to set aside a 4,000-acre corridor for big-game migration and livestock grazing (Land Letter, Dec. 16).
After initial concern, Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal (D) said the conservation agreement was a "good first step" toward responsible development and that he would look forward to hearing more input from the public.
"This is a far cry from what we started with a couple of years ago," said Ryan Lance, Freudenthal's deputy chief of staff. "It recognizes the socioeconomic impacts of development."
New oil and gas leasing was prohibited on 1.2 million acres of the Wyoming Range as part of Sen. John Barrasso's (R-Wyo.) Wyoming Range Legacy Act included in last year's public lands omnibus package. Existing lease holders, which include PXP and two other energy companies, were allowed to pursue mineral development under standard environmental reviews.
But while the Forest Service cannot force PXP to relinquish leases or not pursue future development, most of the company's pledges could be required by the agency under existing environmental law, the groups argued.
"Many of the agreed-to terms in its proposal are things the Forest Service can and should already require of the company," the groups wrote. "And we have only to look at the questionable success of monetary donations for offsite mitigation and monitoring on the Pinedale Anticline to know that a pot of money is hardly a silver bullet."
A study completed earlier this year concluded that mule deer populations on the nearby Pinedale Anticline -- where companies have spent $5.6 million on mitigation since 2008 -- have dropped to their lowest levels in nearly a decade, fueling concerns that intensified development in the natural gas-rich region has reduced the herd's crucial winter habitat (Land Letter, Oct. 21).
"You can spend all the money in the world on off-site mitigation and it doesn't necessarily provide any benefit for mitigating impacts to wildlife" in the development area, said Stephanie Kessler of the Wilderness Society's Lander, Wyo., office.
Critics of development on the Wyoming Range warn that if PXP's initial exploration wells are successful, the area risks becoming a "Jonah in the woods," in reference to the prolific Jonah gas field in southwest Wyoming.
PXP agreed to limit exploration and development to a maximum of 136 producing wells "unless subsequent, additional environmental review is completed."
And while it also agreed to forfeit its right to petition to construct more than the 17 well pads within the development area, conservation groups warn the agreement lacks the legal muscle to stop the enlargement of those pads.
The project's new roads, well pads, pipelines and other facilities would disturb 328 acres over a 22-square-mile area, or about 2.4 acres of disturbance per well, according to the Forest Service.
The agency is taking public comments on the PXP proposal through March 10, 2011.


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In a 52-year coaching career, Florida Atlantic coach Howard Schnellenberger has won a national title and built stadiums.
In a 52-year coaching career, Florida Atlantic coach Howard Schnellenberger has won a national title and built stadiums.
As an assistant under Bear Bryant at Alabama, Schnellenberger recruited a brash, young quarterback from Western Pennsylvania named Joe Namath.
Schnellenberger, 77, announced earlier this month he will retire at the end of the season. It's fitting that his farewell tour will begin at The Swamp, when FAU opens its season Saturday at Florida.
Schnellenberger first stepped on Florida Field as a player, losing twice to the Gators with Kentucky in the 1950s. But Gator fans most vividly remember Schnellenberger as Miami's pipe-smoking coach in the early 1980s, during the height of the UM-Florida rivalry.
"Coach (Charley) Pell and I, we had some good battles," Schnellenberger said. "I was able to win some games early in the series, but he got the best of me in the end."
Indeed, when Schnellenberger led Miami to its first national title in 1983, UM's lone blemish was a season-opening 28-3 loss to Florida at Florida Field. Behind quarterback Bernie Kosar, the Hurricanes regrouped to win their final 11 games.
Schnellenberger also recalled a 1982 loss to Florida at Florida Field for the player that got away. Schnellenberger desperately wanted running back James Jones to become a Hurricane.
"I used to go to all of his basketball games in Pompano Beach," Schnellenberger said of Jones, the former Ely High standout.
Jones instead wound up at Florida, where he scored the go-ahead touchdown catch in a 17-14 win over the Hurricanes.
And of course, Schnellenberger is remembered for the 1980 game, when Miami kicked a controversial late field goal in a 31-7 win over Florida at Florida Field. Schnellenberger said after the game he kicked the field goal because fans in the student section were pelting his team with oranges.
These are stories that a lifetime coach can look back on and chuckle about. Maybe that's why Schnellenberger termed his final season as "bittersweet." He began his football coaching career in 1959 as an assistant under Blanton Collier at Kentucky, then moved on to Alabama to work under Bryant.
In 1965, Schnellenberger graduated to the NFL, working as an assistant with the Los Angeles Rams and under Don Shula with the Miami Dolphins. There was even a brief stint as an NFL coach, going 4-10 in parts of two seasons with the Baltimore Colts.
Schnellenberger returned to college with Miami in 1979, a five-year run that ended with UM's first national title in school history. Then came the ill-fated career move to leave Miami for a USFL team that went bankrupt before he ever coached a game.
But it led Schnellenberger back to his native Louisville, where in nine seasons (1985-94) he built a program that appeared in two bowl games. His 1990 Louisville team went 10-1-1, knocking off Alabama in the Fiesta Bowl. That generated enough fan support for Louisville boosters to consider building a new on-campus stadium.
In 1998, 55,000-seat Papa John's Stadium opened. But Schnellenberger wasn't around to coach there. He left Louisville for Oklahoma, where he spent just one season (1995). A two-year stint as a stockbroker followed, before Schnellenberger embarked on the final chapter of his coaching career.
Florida Atlantic announced in 1998 it was forming a football program. The school hired Schnellenberger to get the program off the ground, which required a heavy fund-raising effort.
"I had no idea how to raise money," Schnellenberger said. "I had never gambled, and was not much of a stock broker. So to go out and to talk to people about investing in our program was kind of foreign to me. But we were able to raise enough to build our nine-million dollar athletic facility. We were able to get enough money to buy equipment."
In 2001, Schnellenberger named himself head coach. He's built the FAU football program from infancy , leading the Owls to the Division I-AA semifinals in 2004 and a Sun Belt Conference title in 2007.
But Schnellenberger's crowning achievement at FAU will come on Oct. 15. That's the day the school will open its $70 million, 30,000-seat on-campus stadium against Western Kentucky.
"All chair back seats, and because our school colors are red white and blue, it really is a beautiful sight when you walk inside," Schnellenberger said. "We're planting 2,000 palm trees around the stadium. The landscapers are putting in the finishing touches around the sidewalks."
With the stadium in place, Schnellenberger felt it was the right time to step aside. He will stay on at FAU as an ambassador and fund-raiser.
"It was a hard decision for my wife Beverlee and I," Schnellenberger said. "You look back on the history, 52 seasons in the rear view mirror, but we have a brand new stadium in place now and that's set the ball off in motion. It should be a smooth transition."
Schnellenberger's final trip to the The Swamp will coincide with Florida coach Will Muschamp's debut. Schnellenberger said he didn't get a chance to UF's new coach when Muschamp was an assistant with the Miami Dolphins in 2005.
Muschamp, 40, was born in 1971. In that year, Schnellenberger was Shula's offensive coordinator with the Dolphins.
"We have more than a 30-year age difference, so we don't travel in the same social circles," Schnellenberger said with a chuckle. "I know of how good of a coach he is and that he's dedicated and a hard worker. When you put those characteristics together, it's hard to think that he won't have success. Coming to Florida Field, facing the Gators, it's going to be a great challenge for us."


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A Look Back on Apple's September Event
Every year, twice a year, 2 events mark the tech industry. Each much awaited, people are eager to hear what Apple has to unveil. June is marked by Apple's WWDC conference, where software is all the talk with an important emphasis on developers. September holds the unveiling of Apple's next version of their best-selling product, iPhone.
The latter conference was held yesterday, where Apple confirmed the many leaks had over the summer concerning the new iPhone's, named iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Further details on the models are abundant across the web at this point and specs can be found here. More details will become available in 2 weeks time once they are released with a good old iFixit tare-down.
The biggest departure from previous models is obviously in size. Where the traditional stance was you'd need to be able to reach the top corner with your thumb, they've instead opted to bring the corner to your thumb.
The Watch, also much speculated, finally became a reality. Although only to be released later in 2015.
So what does this all mean for the next year in tech, or even Apple's roadmap? It's a sign, among others, that Apple is willing to listen to the customer and compete with the market instead of their traditional approach of leading the way with the "my way or the highway" mentality.
Is this inherently a bad thing? Of course not. This is so for a couple of reasons. Firstly, since Steve Job's passing, Apple lost a key figure. Steve was a talented sales-man, in being able to convince you that you needed anything. The traditional (figurative) example found on the internet is he'd be able to sell bacon to a pig. Without that kind man leading the way, it becomes a much harder task to force upon the customer a single option, dictated by the company. Secondly Apple had the misfortune of describing its previous products as "magical" and other hyperbolic adjectives. This created an unrealistic expectation from the public and the press that just isn't possible to live up to every. single. year. It's simply not a sustainable nor healthy model for a company in the long run.
That being said, it doesn't take anything away from the new products. If looked at with a neutral opinion, they are indeed nice technological devices easily matching the competition. Will it be enough to last through a whole year and a new round of Android devices? That's hard to tell. They are not revolutionary by any means, more of a logical progression. They do however perfect past ideas with a refined execution. And that's good enough. We don't need a revolution every 12 months. There is nothing wrong in having to keep your phone for 2 or, God forbid, 3 years. If you want the new one, you can get the new one. Your mind has obviously already been made up even before the conference at that point. The smart watch is still a young market, a niche at the very best. The public in general hasn't found a practical use for them yet, or the justification of shelling $350 for an extension to their current (already expensive) screen. They are waiting for someone to tell them why they need one. 2014 might not have been the year, but there is no hurry.
Apple is only a company, run by human beings. Some people seem to forget that.


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Women of all ages hunt deer in Michigan
By MICKEY ALVARADO
No longer a place of escape just for men, the woods have become a safe haven for women of all ages who have taken to the great outdoors in pursuit of Michigan's elusive Whitetail deer and they are proving to be quite successful.
Thirteen-year-old little league softball pitcher Emily Maves transforms with the seasons when November rolls around, turning into a deer hunter with the rest of the boys. She tagged a buck this year, a hefty fellow, a would-be eight-pointer with a one-sided four-point rack. It was an initiation of sorts for the youthful Tecumseh girl being her first buck ever taken. The animal weighed in at 135-pounds field dressed and was truly a trophy for the young hunter. It wasn't the first buck of the season she took aim at. A little earlier during the second day of firearm deer hunting season she lifted her sights to see a six-point but said, "I got really nervous and my gun was like going in circles." That one got away despite being grunted in five times. The sound of Emily's deep breathing eventually scared the deer away. The next buck wouldn't be so lucky. Emily felt so bad about not being able to get a clean shot off on the first one that when given another opportunity with her 20-gauge Mossberg shotgun about a half an hour later she made her one and only shot count. She had a direct hit on the second buck with a slug from approximately 75-yards away, right in the heart and just knew she got her first deer.
"I didn't want to let it go again," said Emily. " I didn't feel very well after the last one."
Her hunting partner and father, Dan, was sitting right next to her and he wasn't so sure she hit it. That is until he watched his daughter track down the blood trail and find the buck lying on the ground from the shot about 100-yards away.
"I'll never doubt your aim again," he told Emily.
Last year Emily also took aim at a buck but when her gun wouldn't fire in the rain she shot it with her video camera. The gun was repaired by the manufacturer and the downed deer of this year is currently in the Maves' freezer. While mom doesn't join in the hunt she prepares a wonderful meal with the venison provided. Emily's older sister chooses not to hunt but her younger nine-year-old sister, Grace, has already taken interest and practices shooting with a BB gun.
Dad inspires the thrill of the hunt but ultimately the girls make their own choices. Emily decided to also hunt for turkey, geese, duck and pheasant.
"When she got that deer it was more exciting than any hunt I've ever been on," said Dan. He got Emily comfortable shooting the shotgun through a local pheasant youth hunt instructor named Jack Hill. She's also taken Safety Hunter classes at the Lenawee County Conservation League.
A friend of the Maves family, Sharon Kanous has been hunting since she could walk with her hunting partner and father Laurence Ost. Those early lessons in the great outdoors led her to many years of enjoyable hunting. She took a hiatus from the sport for many years before retiring nine years ago as an art teacher in Clinton. Now that she has the time she hunts in Tipton, with the help of her son, Larrie Henkel, and the Maves family, at the age of 73 and feels comfortable in seclusion. She carries a cell phone just in case of a problem.
"I'm very much protected and taken care of," she said. "I watch the fields from the edge of the woods. Your security blanket is your cell phone."
She's out there at least three times a week. The Tecumseh resident and artist has been fortunate more years than not and this season downed a big doe with a crossbow that will put meat on her table. Last year she bagged a big-bodied buck with a 20-gauge shotgun and says that while she prefers dropping the boys, she had her last one mounted, either a buck or doe will do just fine. It's the experience and thrill of the hunt that excites her.
"I love it," said Sharon. "I thoroughly enjoy being out, watching the snowflakes, looking at the birds, watching everything around you and being so aware of the outdoors."
Sharon could have taken a shot at a big-racked buck this season with her crossbow but all it offered was its rear. Being the hunter she is, she would never take such an uncertain shot at a deer. Her niece, Cheryl Westbrook, lives in Onsted, and is also a respected hunter and artist. Sharon offers nature paintings in watercolor at galleries including the Susan Whitney Studio in Tecumseh.
Probably the finest example of a tough outdoors lady would be the following female hunter who after only three weeks of giving birth to a boy was out on opening day of the firearm deer season on her parent's 60-acre property. Julia Westgate, aged 34 of Tecumseh, has been a firefighter and is currently an EMT for Lenawee Community Ambulance so she's witnessed a fair share of excitement. She hunted since her youth and got her last buck about 12 years ago. She hasn't gone without venison, she tagged a large doe six years ago but success has eluded her until this year. She and her mother Judith Holcomb were on opposite sides of the property hunting on opening day and she took a shot at a buck, hit it but was unable to track it down. So, she took her daughter Brianne Snyder (16) hunting for the first time the next day while her mother took to the other ground blind. When a doe arrived within sight of Julia and Brianne they perked up but their adrenaline really got pumping when a buck followed right behind. The deer were too far out of range for a clean shot so the two patiently waited. When the nine-point buck strolled within comfortable shooting distance about a half an hour later, Julia awoke her daughter from slumber in the cozy ground blind – it was her very first deer hunt – and quickly pulled the trigger of her 20-gauge shotgun and dropped the deer in its tracks about 65-yards away.
"She almost fell out of her chair," said Julia. "I was laughing so hard."
A smoke was in order to calm her nerves so Julia stood fast while enjoying the moment. The doe that was being followed by the buck stayed in the area and shortly after moved within 75-yards. Julia just couldn't let the opportunity of tagging two deer on the same evening slip by so she let 'er rip and dropped the doe as well.
"I was geeked," she said. "I got a lot of food. You know I don't care if I get one or not but when I do I always thank God for putting food on my table."
Soon after the ladies field dressed the deer, Julia called her husband Nick, who was hunting up north with his son, and excitedly told him of her success. He was just thrilled.
"Cool," was all he had to say. So far this season he's not had any luck. Julia refers to the boy's weekend as the beer weekend, not the serious deer weekend. Her 170-pound buck was turned into venison sausage sticks while the doe will be used for steaks.
Tiffini Snyder is Julia's youngest daughter and at 13-years-old she chooses to only shoot the animals with her camera and that's fine with her mom. Her newborn son Lucas will also be given the opportunity to join in the hunts as soon as possible.
"Probably as soon as he can walk he's going to be pushing us small game," said mom with a laugh. "My great grandfather, my grandfather, my mom, my uncles, hunted. It's tradition in the family."
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Hand Mayde with Care . 10 May 2017
Coffee, with its many varieties, generally does one thing – refreshes and wakes you up. While with tea, if you look beyond the Lipton teabags, comes a much more diverse experience. English Breakfast energises while Hibiscus calms, Mint refreshes while Chai nourishes…
Kate Dalton, the founder of Mayde Tea, is passionate about artisan tea and their many natural therapeutic benefits. Made by hand in small batches, her loose leaf teas contain only 100% organic ingredients. Classic variety includes the likes of English Breakfast and Earl Grey, while her more creative blends (Mint Cacao, Hibiscus Lemon Myrtle, just to name a few) deliver what can only be described as rhythmic symphonies of flavours.
With Kate's practice of creating product to nourish the body, the mind and the soul, it made perfect sense for her to collaborate with North Queensland handmade ceramic label Next of Kin (see previous feature here), also an advocate for the slow and considered lifestyle. The result is a beautifully refined glazed spherical mug in heather grey, in wonderful harmony with the ethos of Mayde Tea.
There is a sense of luxury and intimacy when taking time to properly brew a pot of tea. Letting it simmer while soaking in the scented steam, before pouring the tinted liquid into a mug, and taking the first sip that burns your tongue just a little, but warms you instantly…
A ritual worth savouring.
The limited Next of Kin x Mayde Tea handmade mug and full range of Mayde Tea products are available online as well as at Mayde Space in Byron Bay. Follow @_interval_, @maydetea and @weare_nextofkin on Instagram to see more.
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Lake Mary is a beautiful oxbow lake created by the Mississippi River about twenty miles west of Woodville, Ms. From Woodville, go west on MS Hwy 24 to the Lake Mary Road. http://new.woodvillemainstreet.com
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41st Annual A'Fair in Hernando
Southaven 35th Annual SpringFest Apr 21-25, 2015 Check for times Snowden Grove Park, 6208 Getwell Rd, Southaven The City of Southaven will celebrate its 35th Birthday. Great entertainment, extraordinary carnival midway including a variety of kiddie, … Continue reading
5th Annual Mumbo Gumbo Cook-Off
5th Annual Mumbo Gumbo Cook-Off Mar 1, 2015 10:00am Fillin' Station Grille West, 4840 Venture Dr, Southaven Join us for the cook-off with live music and all of the gumbo you can eat! For more information, visit www.fillinstationgrille.com or call … Continue reading
Area Lakes and Rivers
If you happen to be trailing a boat behind your vehicle as you travel, you may want to add a few extra days to your stay in Natchez because of the many beautiful lakes and waterways in the area. For … Continue reading
Arena at Southaven
7360 Hwy. 51 Southaven, MS 38671 662-890-7275 www.southaven.org/index.aspx?nid=186 The multi-purpose arena has been the host to the Crystal Ball, flea markets, dog shows, expos, gun and knife shows and civil war shows.
ARK Walking Trail
The ARK Nature Trail is located 10 miles west of Hernando on Highway 304 just west of Fogg Road. Look for the signs and parking area on the left just past Panther Creek. www.mswildliferehab.org www.desotogreenways.org
Arkabutla Lake & Campground
3905 Arkabutla Dam Road Coldwater, MS 38618 662-562-6261 www.mvk.usace.army.mil/lakes/ms/arkabutla Located just seven miles from Hernando. The 40,704 acre lake was created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is rated one of the top five crappie fishing lakes in the country and … Continue reading
400 Duncan Avenue Natchez, MS 39120 P: (601) 442-5981 http://www.auburnmuseum.org/ Auburn is owned and operated by the City of Natchez. It was bequeathed to the city, along with over 100 acres of land, by the heirs of Dr. Stephen Duncan, … Continue reading
BancorpSouth Sports Center
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Bazinsky Park
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Beau Pre' Country Club
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Beaver Dam Hunting Services
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Blue Cat Guide Service
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Bluff Park
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Bovina Soccer Complex
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Catfish Row Children's Art Park
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Cedar Hill Farm
008 Love Road Hernando, MS 38632 662-429-2540 www.cedarhfarm.com Open year-round for agricultural field trips, paintball, petting zoo, pony rides, beautiful picnic areas and a restaurant opened seasonally to the public. Yearly events include Easter egg hunts, blackberry and strawberry picking, … Continue reading
Cedar Hill/Soldier's Rest Cemetery Tour
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Cherokee Valley Golf Club
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Music, dance, shows, good vibes and lots of rhythm met last September at the School's Swing Party which Marcos Agote organized in Barcelona's Centre Artesà Tradicionàrius. At the party assisted the six swing schools from Barcelona and they performed charleston, tap, balboa and others, also there was a competition of Jack & Jill a lot of good swing from Barcelona!
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(Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to expand its Silicon Valley office to a staff of about 20 as the strained relationship between the government and technology companies over encryption plays out in public and in courtrooms.
The expanded presence will let the department, which oversees everything from responding to domestic terrorism to aviation and border security, relocate some of its experts in critical infrastructure who are already based in California as well as hire additional cybertechnology personnel, Phyllis Schneck, the DHS deputy under secretary for cybersecurity and communications, said in an interview Tuesday.
A bigger footprint and better relationships with technology companies is needed to bridge the language and culture gap that plagues tech companies and bureaucratic federal agencies, Schneck said. It comes in the wake of a dispute between Apple Inc. and the FBI over accessing data on locked iPhones that fueled distrust among many technology companies over the government's power.
'Not About a Phone'
"When you're a huge global company, it's hard to say to your" customers and manufacturers overseas "that you do work with the U.S. government in this environment," she said. "However, there's never been a more urgent time to be able to use the expertise, the innovation and the data that comes from the private sector."
A larger discussion is needed about how government approaches new technology that should include the private sector, said Schneck, a former executive at McAfee Inc., which is now part of the Intel Security Group at Intel Corp.
"It's not about encryption, it's not about a phone," said Schneck, who has a doctorate in computer science from the Georgia Institute of Technology. "It's about technology for which we have not planned and could never have imagined and have no policy that governs how we use, enjoy and protect it."
Schneck is responsible for coordinating the federal response to a large-scale cyber attack. She cited a range of threats from malware, including from hackers holding data hostage for payments and searching for weaknesses in critical infrastructure.
So far, Schneck said 14 companies have signed up to provide "cyberthreat indicators" as part of an automated information-sharing program which began in March at DHS's National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center in Arlington, Virginia. To address concerns that personal data could be included, a "human will ferret out" fields in the submissions that could contain private information before sending the threat reports into the system, Schneck said.
The move makes DHS the latest government agency seeking to mine more of Silicon Valley's expertise and personnel. Defense Secretary Ash Carter last week announced a leadership overhaul at the Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit (Experimental), or DIUx, in Palo Alto.
Schneck said the government has constraints to ensure transparency , but has worked to "cut down a lot of red tape." Though after several years in the federal government, the former tech executive acknowledged, "I still don't know all my acronyms."
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So this will be like a flashback Friday or a Throwback Thursday post.
This is because, from then on, I will be talking about some of the best things that happened during my first major burlesque performance, where it was I that held the most important role. this will be a series of posts, talking about my first hand burlesque experience and how these experiences meant so much to me and my present day burlesque career.
These series of posts will not only talk about the best of the best burlesque costumes that I have ramped out on stage or I have strut with while on the red carpet; but it will also about the people behind every stage act; and the production team too.
With the kind of shows I have witnessed in Las Vegas, I have learned to appreciate how every small detail could some up and be part of the whole. And yes, same is true with the dancers, production assistants and even the lighting coordinator too.
After y wonderful time in Las Vegas and witnessing some of the best burlesque shows and the best burlesque costumes, I have realized that most of the time, It is not just about the main act and how she carries the whole play and her role; that's because it has always been about everyone who have worked hard and played their role in every number and in every stage performance.
Now I have been all misjudging about the other dancers who did not make it in the cut, or the production team that I only thought sits and bosses around. I have learned that even the costume production needs to be at their best on doing burlesque costumes, because everyone on stage and back stage has an important role to play.
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I've been a member since I became associate clerkship director which I think was in 2006 but I can't remember! It feels like I've always been a member. I have become more active over the years and now sit on two CDIM/AAIM committees. We've also had the opportunity to do a variety of presentations, most recently a workshop on unconscious bias in the mentoring relationship. This work is going to be featured on one of the plenary sessions in the spring meeting.
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I don't really have a typical day! I am a primary care doctor in a teaching practice based at Brigham and Women's Hospital. On any given day I may have clinic with or without students and/or residents. I do clerkship specific work, like meeting with students, feedback, evaluations. I do some medical education research through a fellowship I received so I spend a lot of my day thinking/learning/imagining.
What is your favorite part of the job?
Working with students and residents in the clinical setting. I love taking care of patients and I love that part of the Venn diagram where patient care and immersive medical education overlap.
How has the AAIM membership been of value to you and your career?
I have been so fortunate to have found an academic home at CDIM/AAIM with like minded educators who have become friends and mentors over the years. One thing I really value is how the opportunity to try out new ideas and collaborate with colleagues at meetings and during the year outside of the formal meeting time.
What's your favorite moment of your career so far?
I remember being asked a long time ago why I teach. I said that many of us remember the experience of having a teacher who stood out both for mastery of a field and for the combination of mentorship, guidance, and steadiness. Any time I feel like I have made that kind of a connection with a student is a favorite moment for me. Any time I feel I have helped a student develop his or her strengths, identify and work through challenges, learn the skills to celebrate and navigate both the successes and failures of a lifelong career is a favorite moment for me. If I can be part of the long tradition of teachers and mentors who mean something, however small, to a student then I feel I have made a difference not only in that student's life but also in the life of the patients and future students he or she comes into contact with. Those are my favorite moments.
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Grace Before Meals
Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts, which we are about to receive from they bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Grace After Meals
We give thee thanks for all thy gifts, which we have received through thy goodness, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Morning Offering
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world. I offer them for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart, the salvation of souls, reparation for sin, the reunion of all Christians. I offer them for the intentions of our Holy Father and all our Bishops, and of all who are praying to You. Amen.
Act of Contrition
My God, I am sorry for my sin with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and dies for us. In His name, my God, have mercy.
Act of Faith
O my God I believe that You are one God in three divine Persons Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; I believe that Your divine Son became man and died for our sins, and that He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches, because You have revealed them, who can neither deceive nor be deceived.
Act of Hope
O my God, relying on Your almighty power and infinite mercy and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of your grace, and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer.
Act of Love
O my God, I love you above all things, with my whole heart and soul because You are all-good and worthy of all my love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of You. I forgive all who have injured me, and ask pardon of all whom I have injured.
Apostles' Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day He arose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. Amen.
Prayer to St. Michael
St. Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O prince of the heavenly hosts, by the divine power of God, cast into hell, Satan and the other evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Guardian Angel Prayer
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here. Ever this day be at my side, to light and guard , to rule and guide. Amen.
Hail Holy Queen
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To you do we cry, poor children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, O most gracious Advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary pray for us so that we may be worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.
The Angelus
V. The angel of the Lord declared unto Mary.
R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary …
V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord,
R. Be it done unto me according to your word. Hail Mary…..
V. And the Word was made flesh.
R. And dwelt among us. Hail Mary…..
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:
Pour forth, we beseech You, O Lord, Your grace into our hearts, that we to whom the Incarnation of Christ, Your Son, was made known by the message of an angel, may by His passion and cross, be brought to the glory of His resurrection, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.


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They may not be supermodels or hollywood movie stars, but the dogs at the Refuge often become the shining light in their new family's lives once they are rehomed.
Read about the success of the evening in a new news page
Dave Bowman from BHP Billiton Iron Ore is going back into the 'Dog House' on Saturday 5th December to help raise funds for our dogs and once again any donation will be matched by his employer BHP Billiton.
Come down to the Dogs' Refuge Home for our annual fundraising event, Wet Nose Day!
There was a substantial increase in the number of dog tags to be found at the refuge during the American Independence Day weekend recently.
On a rainy and windy Saturday at the end of June, James Pregnell from BHP Billiton Iron ore completed our doggie marathon and in the process helped to raise over $50,000 for our refuge, which will be matched by his employer.
On August 14 we will be holding our annual Street Appeal and we desperately need volunteers to shake tins in the city and suburbs. If you can spare a few hours on that day to shake a tin in your area – or even take one to your workplace – our dogs will be very grateful.
Last June Kelli Knowles from BHP Billiton Iron Ore and her support team walked 30 dogs over a marathon 30 kilometres and raised an amazing $37, 000 for the refuge which was then matched dollar for dollar by her employer. This year Kelli has handed the baton over to her colleague, the hugely enthusiastic James Pregnell.


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Special equipment: a meat mallet; kitchen twine
For the stuffing: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Lay the bread out on two rimmed baking sheets. Bake until slightly dried out, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
Meanwhile, soak the dried cranberries in a bowl with the brown sugar, orange juice and all the citrus zests.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sage and thyme and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the onions, celery, garlic, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened, 12 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the bread, pour in the stock, and add the cranberry mixture; toss to coat. Let cool completely. Add the parsley, eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper and mix thoroughly.
For the roulade: Raise the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Lay the butterflied turkey breast skin-side-down on a plastic-wrap-lined work surface. Pound with a meat mallet to an even 1/2- to 3/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
Spread about 5 cups of the stuffing in a 1/2-inch layer over the breast, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides. Starting on a long side, tightly roll up the breast to enclose the stuffing. Tie and secure the roulade every 1 1/2 inches with kitchen twine.
Butter a 3-quart baking dish and fill it with the remaining stuffing.
Gently rub the softened butter all over the roulade; sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Transfer to a rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 150 degrees F, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Thirty minutes before the roulade is done, add the stuffing to the oven.
When the roulade is at temperature and the stuffing is hot, increase the oven temperature to 475 degrees F and cook for another 5 minutes, until both are golden brown. Transfer the roulade to a cutting board, cover loosely with foil and let stand 10 minutes.
For the gravy: Melt the butter in the roasting pan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk to form a paste. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the white wine and bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Add the stock, sage and thyme; reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cream. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Remove the twine and cut the roulade into slices. Serve with the extra stuffing and the gravy on the side.
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The head of the Islamic State survived a recent airstrike that prompted rumors about his death, two U.S. officials told Fox News – as a new audio tape emerged of him claiming the terror network would fight to the last man.
The statement from Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was released Thursday on social media networks. In it, he says his fighters "will never leave fighting, even if only one soldier remains."
Al-Baghdadi's statement came after rumors that he was wounded, or even killed, in an airstrike over the weekend. The audio statement also marks his first comments since a U.S.-led alliance began conducting airstrikes targeting the group in Iraq and Syria.
A review of the English translation of the tape indicates it was recorded after Friday's announcement of additional U.S. advisers to the region, as he references the "deployment of 1,500 additional soldiers" -- and possibly as recently as Tuesday, when an Al Qaeda group in the Sinai became the latest to pledge loyalty to the Islamic State. The statement references the "expansion of the Islamic State to new lands" including Egypt.
Two U.S. officials told Fox News that based on the intelligence, al-Baghdadi survived the strike.
The recording appeared authentic, and his voice appeared to correspond with previous recordings released by the group.
Fox News' Catherine Herridge and The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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Baked goat cheese - 2 Variations
Serves 6
200g fresh goat cheese
3 slices bacon
6 tablespoons honey
1 bunch chives
2 teaspoons rosemary
1 teaspoon sugar
Mix up honey and sugar. Split the cream cheese into 12 equal sized pieces. Cut the bacon slices each into two pieces to get 6. Wrap the bacon each around one of 6 cheese slices and tie up with chives. The other 6 cheese slices completely cover with honey and sprinkle rosemary on it. Bake them at 220 degrees on top heat and put them relatively high into the oven, about 10 cm beneath the heaters. Wait until the honey adequately bubbles. Remove them from the oven and cool briefly, so the honey is able to solidify.
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From the MS Principal
Parents and Students,
Welcome To Douglas County West Middle School, home of the Falcons! DC West Middle School is located in Valley, NE. We're a Class C-1 School that consists of roughly 200 students in 6th- 8th grades. DC West is a member of the Nebraska Capitol Conference. Here at DC West, providing a safe and positive learning environment for all students is a top priority for us. We want to give students every opportunity to reach their full potential and to ensure student achievement. Students will be encouraged to get involved in our school and to participate in the Athletics, Fine Arts, and Activities that we have to offer. Listed below are just a few things that our middle school has to offer your son/daughter:
A Traditional 8-period day for 7th/8th Graders
A Homeroom setting for 6th grade students, which includes some daily transitions
PRIDE/Guided Study Hall: Daily Academic Advisory Program for all 7th/8th grade students
We are committed to meeting all students' needs:
- H.A.L. (High Ability Learning)
- R.T.I. (Response to Intervention)
- E.L.L. (English Language Learners)
- Guided Study Halls provide extra academic support
- Specials Classes:
- 6th/7th (3 first semester and 3 second semester being approximately 6 weeks each): Social Skills, Media Skills, World Cultures, Art, Computers, and Health.
- 8th (Choose 4 out of the 6 offerings that rotate quarterly): Intro to French, Intro to Spanish, World Foods, Art, I-Pad Applications, and STEM.
A variety of Extra-Curricular Opportunities in Athletics, Fine Arts, and Activities
Our Falcon Rewards Program: a monthly student incentive program, rewarding positive behavior
M.A.P. Testing (Measurement of Academic Progress) in the Fall, Winter, and Spring
Thematic Cross Curricular Units for all grades throughout the year
We feel that we have many experiences to offer your son/daughter during their Middle School years. Please feel free to stop in and check out some of the great things that are going on. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Middle School office at 402-779-2646 or e-mail Mr. Travis at email@example.com . We are looking forward to another great year!
In Education,
Mr. Jeremy Travis, M.A.
Middle School Principal
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We know how important destination is to your hen party success! We've selected a huge range of self-catering cottages & apartments set all around the UK; deep in the countryside, in city centers & near to beaches. Here are our area guides to give you a bit more inspiration on what to do and where to go.
Sleeps 10-16
This popular hen house is great for celebration weekends. Internally, it has a cosy feel with an impressive sitting room with huge open log fire and large dining room table perfect for hen activities such as Private Chef Dinner, Cocktail Workshop, Craft Lessons and Afternoon Tea. Outside is an on-site Spa housing a Hot Tub, Sauna, Pool and Beauty Treatment room, available for a four hour session over your weekend.
– 25 minutes from Bristol, 30 minutes from Bath
Sleeps 10-14
Countryside view cottage is a spacious, light & airy hen house which is presented to a high standard with a luxury yet homely feel. Set in a peaceful location with a huge garden & outdoor hot tub which enjoys stunning views across the valley. This popular property makes a great place for a hen weekend with lots of space for hen party games & activities.
– 30 minutes from Cheltenham
Sleeps 12-34
Three stunning properties; the Farmhouse + Hot Tub, Stable Barn + Hot Tub and Cottage, accessed via a long driveway flanked by woodland. The stunning farmhouse is presented to a high standard and has lots of room for your weekends celebrations. The stable barn is decorated in a fresh contemporary style and has an open plan social area great for all being together. Finally, the small cottage which sleeps 4 can be included for larger groups. The Farmhouse & Stable Barn can be booked together or separately. Outdoor unheated pool for a bit more fun!
– 30 minutes from Derby
Sleeps 12-20
Two adjoining barn conversions set in a stunning location & close enough to Bath for a day or night out. Presented to a high standard there is plenty of space for hen party games and activities with a large open plan kitchen / dining area perfect for chef dinners, craft workshops, murder mystery evenings, cocktail making and more.
– 25 minutes from Bath
Abi, 2018
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We offer a wide range of wedding services for you and pride ourselves on making sure that special day is specifically customized to fit each individual's needs. Looking for a venue? We offer the beautiful Tralee Wedding Facility in Caledon ON as an option for a perfect rural wedding. If that's not for you, have a look at the list of venues we also work out of. We would be happy to assist you along each step of the way. If you already have a venue we can help you with the rest of your planning, whether it be planning your menu, deciding what to do about a bar, how many staff you need, what you need to rent, and how to set it all up. If you have a beautiful property you would like to get married on we are happy to provide a marquee tent and coordinate an exciting outdoor wedding experience.
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Imagine a beautiful winter wonderland out the window as you say "I do". Consider getting married in our white Ontario winter and treat yourselves and well as your guests to a completely different experience. Have some fun and shoot wedding pictures out in the snow to create memories like no other. If this is something for you, we can suggest some venues for you that will make deciding to get married in the winter an easy choice.
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Whether it be for Halloween, a birthday party, graduation, or a family reunion, having a fun night with drinks and appetizers can slowly become a lot of work. We can provide you with the help you need to make it nice and smooth. We can set up your bar, bring in tables and linens, take care of all the food, and bring in our team of professionals to provide a hospitable environment for all your guests. The best part? You don't have to worry about the cleanup afterwards!
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If you're looking to have a staff lunch but don't want to drag everyone out of the office we can help! We can provide you with what you're looking for, whether it be platters of sandwiches, a pot of soup, bowls of salads, a tray of pasta, or roast chicken. You don't need a special occasion to enjoy a meal together, we can even deliver it right to your door if needed. Give us a call and let's discuss some different options.
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Missing journalist David Bird's body found in Passaic River
A body found in the Passaic River is that of a former Wall Street Journal reporter who had been missing for more than a year, authorities said Thursday.
Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp announced that the body was positively identified as that of David Bird, who was 55 when he disappeared in January 2014 while taking a walk near his home in Long Hill Township.
Knapp said in an email that two men canoeing Wednesday in the Passaic River between Long Hill and Bernards Township came across a red jacket. Police later found human remains, and a positive identification was made using dental records. An investigation into the cause and manner of death is underway.
According to a website launched by Bird's family, Bird went out for a walk on Jan. 11, 2014, after helping family members take down Christmas decorations and never returned. He was wearing a red raincoat at the time. Dozens of law enforcement agencies were involved in the search over the last 14 months, from local police to the FBI.
Bird was a liver transplant recipient and didn't have his medication with him when he left the house, his wife, Nancy, said at the time.
His family released the following statement: "The Bird family would like to thank the many members of law enforcement, especially Chief Michael Mazzeo and the Long Hill Township Police Department for their tireless efforts to find David." The family also thanked supporters. A spokesman said that the family wouldn't be making any additional comments at this time.
Bird had worked for the Journal's publisher, Dow Jones & Co., for more than 20 years.
AP contributed to this story.


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1. Celebrated on the 30th November, St. Andrew's Day is the official national day of Scotland. It is the Feast Day of the patron saint and now regarded as a bank holiday.
2. Andrew was not actually Scottish. He was born in Israel and lived in the 1st century CE.
3. He was one of Jesus's Apostles and brother of St. Peter.
4. Not only is St. Andrew the patron saint of Scotland, but also Cyprus, Greece, Romania, Russia and a number of other countries too!
5. This is because there are a number of different traditions and legends that follow his life; he preached a long way along the Black Sea. His relics are said to reside in a number of locations in different countries, including Edinburgh in Scotland.
6. St. Andrew was eventually martyred by crucifixion on an 'X'-shaped cross. This is represented in white on the Scottish flag.
7. He was a fisherman by trade.
8. His patronage includes fishermen and fish mongers, singers, spinsters, maidens, pregnant women and textile workers.
9. In Scotland and countries with Scottish connections, St. Andrew's Day is celebrated with appropriate cultural traditions such as dance, music and food. Cities such as Glasgow and Edinburgh really go all out with their celebrations.
10. The day is also seen as the marking the start of the Christmas festivities. Hogmanay and Burns' night are incorporated into the ensuing celebrations.
Luci loves getting out and about for a good cycle ride or easy-going walks in the countryside, and thoroughly enjoyed the time she previously spent working for the National Trust. Her love of writing started from a young age and on rainy days nothing beats curling up in a secret corner with a good book.
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Congratulations to the seventy-nine Campion College students who were among the graduates at the University of Regina's 42nd annual Spring Convocation. Three Campion graduates—Kristen Gray, Shina Hom, and Zachary Horvath—were presented student awards for their high academic achievement and deep commitment to their community at the UofR ceremony on June 2. Kristen Gray received the Faculty of Science Dean's Medal, Shina Hom received the W.A. Riddell Award in Media, Art, and Performance, and Zachary Horvath received the University Prize in Science.
At the Campion College ceremony, honours were bestowed to Alexander Cameron and Zachary Horvath, recipients of Award of Merit and the The Reverend Gerald F. Lahey, S.J. Prize, respectively. The Campion College Award of Merit is a distinction given to a graduating Campion student who had consistently manifested a spirit of working generously for the good of the College, or an exemplary spirit of extraordinary spiritual courage, and the Reverend Gerald F. Lahey, S.J. Prize is awarded to the year's most outstanding Campion College graduate.
The St. Edmund Campion Medal was presented to Fr. Frank Obrigewitsch, SJ, at the Campion College convocation ceremony. This distinction is given to individuals whose life and activities have exemplified in an outstanding way the service of faith and the promotion of justice—ideals championed by St. Edmund Campion and embedded in the Jesuit philosophy of education at Campion College.


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medical Definition of breakthrough pain
- Breakthrough pain describes a temporary pain that cancer patients may experience even if they are on other pain pills. The pain can flare from just a few seconds to several hours.
- —Ken Alltucker, The Arizona Republic, 3 Feb. 2012
- In fact, only 42% of the physicians administered pain medication appropriately, and 80% did not prescribe any medication for breakthrough pain, which occurs frequently in cancer patients.
- —Stuart L. Nightingale, The Journal of the American Medical Association, 24 Apr. 1996