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2017-2018 School Council and Sports Captain's Elections!
The votes from the School Council and Sports Captains elections have been counted. All 12 elections were very close indeed!
We would like to congratulate EVERYONE who stood for election whether they won or not. We are very proud of them and they should be very proud of themselves. It takes a great deal of courage to stand for any elected post but it shows that democracy is alive and well at Portway!
2017-2018 School Councillors and Sports Captains
3TR - Ella Reid and Beau Dowinton
Sports Captain - Eva Fisher
3MS- James Noble and Leighton Reid
Sports Captain - Charlie Smith
3AW - Zoe White and Olivia Sacree
Sports Captain - Summer Falkner
4CF - Lola Maskell and Grace Trussler
Sports Captain -Aayan Talukdar
4EP - Chloe Pollard and Brooke Winning
Sports Captain - Jasper Fry
4RM - Frank Flitter and Molly Grindley
Sports Captain - Isaac Hartland-Bridges
5DI - Kaitlyn Barrow and Jessica Brown
Sports Captain - Gethin Marshall
5CB - Morgan Adcock and Bella Hall-Cooper
Sports Captain - Joseph Horne
5TC - Willow Turner and Nicolly Ventura
Sports Captain -Ben Munday
6KH - Joseph Brown and Jessica Axam
Sports Captain - Jamie Hill
6MK - Alex Birmingham and Ebony Tarrant
Sports Captain - Ysobel Ainley
6KP - Ellie Down and Jack Donnelly
Sports Captain - Elizabeth Massey


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Fertile ground?
Monday, April 6, 2009 at 03:49PM
The Other Hat has lain fallow for .739 billion months, because:
- It's been mainly personal and unpublicized.
- I have been blogging under a psuedenym for a client - I wouldn't have to kill you if I told you, but you'd have to be interested in paying me before I'll tell.
- I'm redefining TOH's niche - you're not going to come read about my belly-button lint. And I'm not going to blog on the promo products / specialty advertising industry (as below) after all. I just can't work up a lather over that topic.
That's the long and short of it.

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June – A good time to say "I love you" more often
The sun will remain in a square position, so you could still experience resentment and uncertainty. You might even see some health difficulties, so this would be a good time to take care of yourself and not overdo it. This position will last through June 21st, after which the sun will leave its square position to enter Cancer and form a positive sextile. You should expect to continue receiving lots of vitality and energy. You will feel much more balanced, as your body, soul, and spirit come into a harmonious whole.
Professional Improvements in Mid-June
Mercury has been in Gemini since May 29th and forming a square. This means your communications will be disrupted and you might experience misunderstandings, errors, and lies. This is a good time to be cautious and work conscientiously, which will help you prevent negative results. This period won't last too long, thank God, but rather only through June 12th. Then Mercury will move into Cancer to form a positive sextile. Any disruptions you've been seeing will be over, and you'll be able to work normally again.
Venus Helps Creativity Bloom
Venus is still in Cancer and in a highly positive position. That means this will be a very good time for love, marriage, family, friendship, and for everything else good and beautiful in life. Of course, that also means this is a good time for art. Venus is responsible for art as well, and any artisans and artists will be able to achieve good results. After June 13th Venus will move into your neighboring sign of Leo, forming a secondary semi-sextile aspect. That means you'll be receiving less support from Venus now than usual. You should say "I love you" more often, take some personal initiative, and work hard to achieve good results.
Mars will remain in Aquarius throughout the entire month, continuing to encourage Virgos not to waste their energy and instead use their power in a smart way.
Good Relationships Thanks to Jupiter
Jupiter will be in a very favorable position for Virgos through November 8th, forming a sextile with your sign. Things in your life will reach a good flow. Sometimes you really can make progress without too much effort. However, in the long term it's better to utilize all the skills you possess. Your relationships with other people will generally be good, even with people who have some influence and could help you out during this time. As for you, you'll be radiating lots of enthusiasm and optimism, which is contagious. Keeping the peace is also very important now, and this is a favorable time for your finances.
Saturn will be in Capricorn throughout the year, forming a positive trine. That means it will have a stabilizing effect on Virgos' lives during this time. However, since Saturn is associated with negative karma, we might not always be confronted with the things we need to hear. Any projects you start now will go well over the long term. Now is the time for your best results with real estate and anything to do with properties. If you work hard now, you're certain to reap the rewards – just maybe not right away.
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The goal of these newsletters is to help us deliver the objective of the BSCMR:
- to promote clinical practice and research into CMR and to disseminate the useful results of such research
- to further the advancement of education in CMR for the public benefit.
The newsletter will be published twice a year and will include CMR dates for the diary.
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As Canada's largest aquarium, the Vancouver Aquarium, an Ocean Wise ® initiative, connects hundreds of thousands of Aquarium visitors with the natural world.
We've tried to answer the most commonly asked visitor questions below; however, if you're still unable to find the information you're looking for, please contact our Visitor Experience Department.
Phone: 604-659-3400 (ask for the Duty Manager)
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
A: The Stanley Park number 19 bus is the only public bus that comes into Stanley Park. We are a 2-minute walk from the bus loop.
A: The parking lots are not Aquarium property and require payment. There are Easy Park machines located throughout the parking lot. You may purchase parking by the hour or all day and we generally recommend a minimum of 3 hours to explore the Aquarium. IMPORTANT: Please do not leave any valuables visable in your vehicles after you park.
A: Yes, Easy Park requires everyone must pay for parking including those using handicap spaces.
A: Yes, taxis do come into the park. The taxi stand is located across from the main entrance. If there are no taxis available the gift shop has a courtesy phone available for you to call one into the park.
A: The Vancouver Aquarium is open 365 days a year. We have amazing and engaging programs available every day for all our visitors. There is always something new to discover no matter when you choose to visit with us.
A: If you are looking for a quieter experience, we recommend that you come first thing in the morning.
A: We recommend that you join us for at least 2.5-3 hours to be able to experience all we have to offer including our feature exhibit and daily programs.
A: Our featured exhibit is Vortex, a radical art instilation by Vancouver artist Douglas Coupland.
A: The 4-D movies are included in the cost of admission to the Aquarium. Visit our 4-D show page to see what's currently playing.
A: The 4-D films play many times throughout the day. Check the show board once you arrive and find a time that best suits you.
A: Tickets for our adult only After Hours event go one sale one month before the event.
A: All tickets for general admission purchased online are not date specific and are valid up to one year from the date of purchase. Please note when you purchase tickets you are directed to a 3rd party secure payment website, during this process, please do not refresh the page or you could be double charged. Purchased a ticket for an event? All event tickets are not transferable by date, to another event or to use as general admission.
A: The Vancouver Aquarium will only accept tickets from our authorized partners, any tickets that are not authorized will not be accepted at the admissions counter and considered fraudulent.
A: If you purchase tickets online through our website, simply bring these tickets or the e-ticket on your phone to the express entry at admissions when you arrive. We also have express kiosks onsite available for quick ticket purchases using your credit card.
A: Simply email your name and the correct email address to firstname.lastname@example.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
A: Yes, tickets bought as a gift for others can be transferred. The tickets barcode is unique and will not be accepted more than once.
A: Yes, we no longer sell bottled water and have recently added new water bottle refill stations throughout our facility. This helps continue our efforts to keep plastics out of our oceans.
A: Yes, reentry is allowed with your hand stamp or receipt. Just be sure to keep your admission receipt handy.
A: Yes you can apply the cost of admission to a membership but only on the day of your visit. Please visit the Guest Services desk for details.
A: As a member, you will have unlimited visits during your membership. We have members only events and you will receive extra discounts at our food and retail outlets. Visit our membership page for more information about why it's great to be a member.
A: Yes we do accept U.S currency and all major credit cards. Please note change given will be in Canadian dollars. Exchange rates will apply.
A: We have language inserts for our visitor maps in French, German, Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish, Japanese and Korean.
A: Yes, we do offer Wi-Fi services. Please visit the Guest Services desk if you require assistance.
A: Nursing mothers may nurse anywhere in the Aquarium but we do have private nursing areas for those who prefer that. Check our visitor map to find a location closest to you.
A: Ocean Wise ® is a global conservation organization, headquartered at the Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park. The Vancouver Aquarium is an Ocean Wise initiative.
A: Ocean Wise ® has over 500 employees and more than 1,000 volunteers. To learn more, visit our careers and volunteer pages.


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Commercial Pilot Licence
To be-eligible for a Commercial Pilot License (CPL), the applicant must:
a) Be at least 18 years of age
b) Completed High School (12th Grade or 10+2).
c) Be able to read, write and understand English. Meet ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) English Language Proficiency level.
d) Pass the written examination given by ECAA (Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authorities) on the subject area
e) Pass an oral and flight test given by ECAA (Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authorities) Designated Flight Examiner
f) Hold a current Class 1 Medical Certificate
privileges for CPL holders
The privileges of the holder of a commercial pilot license shall be:
a) To exercise all the privileges of the holder of a private pilot license
b) To act as pilot-in-command in any airplane engaged in operations other than commercial air transportation
c) To act as pilot-in-command in commercial air transportation in any airplane certificated for single pilot operation
d) To act as co-pilot in commercial air transportation in a required to be operated with co-pilot


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The Langdon family was already influential when John was born in 1741. He would become one of the most remarkable Portsmouth citizens who ever lived.
John Langdon captained a merchant ship owned by Daniel Rindge when he was twenty-two years old. Before long, he was in business for himself and owned his own merchantman. British trade restrictions, like the Stamp Act, fueled his revolutionary rebelliousness.
In December 1774, almost exactly one year after the Boston Tea Party, armed patriots led by Major John Langdon, Major John Sullivan, and naval Captain Thomas Pickering raided Fort William and Mary (now Fort Constitution) on New Castle Island. This was the first military confrontation between armed American rebels and British troops. The raiders confiscated British gunpowder, muskets, and small cannons stored at the fort. Some of the gunpowder was later used at the Battle of Bunker Hill in Boston.
In 1775, he was a delegate to the first Continental Congress, and from 1776-1782, served as Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
During the Revolutionary War, he commanded his own company of volunteers. His shipyard on Langdon's Island (now Badger's Island) built privateers and warships during the war, including the Raleigh, the Ranger, and the America.
The 32-gun Raleigh, launched in 1776 and captained by Captain Thomas Thompson who lived next door, is featured on the State Seal of New Hampshire.
The famous 18-gun Ranger was launched in 1777 and captained by John Paul Jones when he captured HMS Serapis.
After years of delays, the 74-gun America was finally launched in 1782. It was intended for Captain John Paul Jones but was given to France instead as compensation for the accidental loss of the Magnifique in Boston Harbor.
John Langdon married Elizabeth Sherburne in 1777, the cousin of Woodbury Langdon's wife. They had two children, Elizabeth and John, who died in infancy.
After the Revolutionary War, in 1884, he built this house on Pleasant Street and lived here for the rest of his life.
After the Revolutionary War, in 1884, he built this house on Pleasant Street and lived here for the rest of his life.
John Langdon signed the United States Constitution in 1787 as a representative of the state. His illustrious career also included two terms as President of New Hampshire; U. S. Senator from 1789 – 1801 and President of the first U. S. Senate; member of the state legislature from 1801-1805; and Governor of New Hampshire from 1805 – 1809 and 1810-1812.
He was nominated to run for Vice President with James Madison in 1812 but declined the offer.
Many distinguished visitors have walked through the front door of this mansion. President George Washington visited in 1789 and President James Monroe in 1817. A future King of France, Louis Philippe, once stayed here when the William Pitt Tavern had no vacancy.
John Langdon spent his retirement years here and died in this house on September 18, 1819.
The 1907 photograph below is from the Library of Congress.
After John Langdon's death, other influential Portsmouth families occupied the house. Navy officer Joseph Wilson owned it from 1833-1836. A rector of St. John's Church on Bow Street, Dr. Charles Burroughs, and his wife lived here for more than forty years, from 1836-1877.
The next owner was Woodbury Langdon, a descendant of and named after John's brother. His mother, Frances Bassett, lived here from 1877-1902. After her death, Woodbury Langdon deeded the house to his wife, Elizabeth. During their years here, they revived the home in a Colonial style. President William Howard Taft visited them here in 1912.
Elizabeth Langdon deeded the house to Historic New England in 1947. Not surprisingly, the mansion is a National Historic Landmark.


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Nelson Mandela, the first democratically elected president in post-apartheid South Africa, and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, received an honorary degree from the Michigan State University in 2008. In 2009, the Nelson Mandela Museum- Michigan State University Museum Curatorial Fellowship Program (NMM/MSUMCFP) was created. NMM/MSUMCFP supports community-engaged research, education, collection management, and exhibition projects based at the Nelson Mandela Museum and the Michigan State University Museum.
The collaborative program between Nelson Mandela Museum and the Michigan State University Museum advances the documentation, preservation, and interpretation of history and culture in post-apartheid South Africa. The program springs from a history of the two museums working together and independently on similar activities and the desire of both institutions to work on new projects that further their respective missions. One such project was the co-development of the travelling exhibit Dear Mr. Mandela, Dear Mrs. Parks: Children's Letters, Global Lessons. The Nelson Mandela Museum continues the promotion of South Africa's continued effort in cultural heritage preservation and international/intercultural relations with countries like the United States, Germany and England. The MSU Museum is also an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., the world's largest museum and research complex, and programs like NMM/MSUMGCFP connects with the US national and international initiatives in cultural heritage preservation.
In 2017, two NMM/MSUMCFP fellows were selected: Michael Wilson and Tiffany Caesar, both doctoral students in the African American and African Studies Program at Michigan State University. Wilson, also a Fulbright Scholar, specializes in art history, transnational identities, and visual culture. For the Nelson Mandela Museum-based portion of the fellowship, he worked in the Heritage and Conservation Department with Ms. Nellie Thwala, the Senior Manager of Heritage and Conservation, Ms. Pumeza Mandela, Manager of Collections and Conservation, Mr. Zibekile Mrebelele, Collections Officer, and Mr. Mthunzi Zungu, Researcher. Wilson researched national orders and awards given to Nelson Mandela from different institutions and countries. He helped to archive the cultural artifacts by providing more background information on these items. In addition, he assisted with further exhibition planning. For the MSU Museum-based portion of the fellowship, he will work with Dr. Marsha MacDowell, Curator and Professor, on a variety of documents and white papers pertaining to collaborative activities.
Tiffany Caesar, specializes in educational programming and Women Leadership in American and South African Education. For the Nelson Mandela Museum based portion of the fellowship, she joined the Public Engagement Department where she collaborated with the Senior Manager Ms. Nokuzola Tetani, and worked closely with the Education Material Development and Outreach Officer Mr. Solomzi Bovana. She helped to create supplemental educational material concerning the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. Through student discussions, linking with museum partners like Africa Rising, she promoted the values of Nelson Mandela. Tiffany assisted with public relation at the Nelson Mandela museum through her collaborative activities on press releases and visual content for the museum website with Mr. Unathi Songca, Public Relations Officer. In addition, she worked with the Tours Coordinator Ms. Thembakazi Mvitshane and award winning museum tourist guide, Mr Zimisele Gamakhulu, to learn and assist with national and international tours of the museum. For the MSU Museum based portion of the fellowship, she worked with Dr. Marsha MacDowell, Curator and Professor, and Visiting Curator Dr. Aleia Brown on Ubuntu Dialogues and activities associated with the MSU Alliance for African Partnership initiative.
Both Michael Wilson and Tiffany Caesar were super excited to be at the Nelson Mandela Museum and plan to continue their educational and professional relationship. The Nelson Mandela Museum-Michigan State University Museum Curatorial Fellowship Program provided an engaging and highly enriching experience in cultural heritage preservation in South Africa and the United States.


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February 2017: Science of Suicidality (SOS)
A comparison of the frequency of familial suicide attempts across eating disorder diagnoses ****
E. M. Pisetsky, C. B. Peterson, J. E. Mitchell, S. A. Wonderlich, R. D. Crosby, D. Le Grange, L. Hill, P. Powers, & S. J. Crow.
This study investigated prevalence of suicide attempts among family members of patients with an eating disorder (ED). The authors studied a sample of 1870 patients presenting for ED treatment between 1975 and 2004 at a Midwestern ED treatment center. They used the Eating Disorders Questionnaire to determine whether family members had made a suicide attempt. The authors report, "individuals with bulimia nervosa had a higher prevalence of any familial suicide attempt and mother suicide attempt than individuals with [ED Not Otherwise Specified]."
**** An author of this article is affiliated with the University of South Florida (USF). The editor of the Science of Suicidality and the owners of Harm Research (the website on which the Science of Suicidality is published) also have affiliations with USF.
Association between lifetime headache and history of suicide attempts in the elderly **
R. Calati, P. Courtet, J. Norton, K. Ritchie, & S. Artero.
This retrospective study investigated the association between lifetime headache and lifetime suicide attempts (SA) and explored the socio-demographic and clinical features of these groups. The authors studied a sample of 1965 subjects (75 with a lifetime SA and 1,890 without a lifetime SA) from a cohort of community-dwelling persons aged 65 years and over without dementia. They report, "different factors were identified as being associated with lifetime SA in participants with lifetime headache (female gender, a lower level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, insomnia, lifetime major depression) versus participants without headache (glycemia and lifetime major depression)". The authors recommend a careful screening for suicidality in patients "who are women and report the co-occurrence of headache and insomnia as well as lifetime major depression".
** The Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) was used in this study. Harm Research Press (the publisher of the Science of Suicidality), Harm Research Institute (the owner of the website on which the Science of Suicidality is published), the editor of the Science of Suicidality, and the owners of Harm Research own or receive proceeds from the sale and / or use of the MINI.
Determinants of Suicidality and of Treatment Modalities in a Community Psychiatry Sample of Asylum Seekers
N. Premand, R. Baeriswyl-Cottin, M. Gex-Fabry, N. Hiller, D. Framorando, A. Eytan, P. Giannakopoulos, & J. Bartolomei.
This cross-sectional study investigates similar clinical characteristics of asylum seekers (ASs) and permanent residents (PRs), including the frequency of suicidal thoughts or behavior and the utilization of outpatient crisis intervention and inpatient care. The authors retrospectively studied a sample of 119 ASs and 120 PRs at the main public psychiatric facility in Geneva. They report the frequency of suicidal thoughts was similar in both groups (>30%) and ASs benefited from outpatient crisis intervention more frequently than PRs (26.9% vs. 5.8%). They report this is the first study to document suicidal thoughts or behavior in ASs receiving treatment in a community psychiatry clinic.
Evaluating Active Parental Consent Procedures for School Programming: Addressing the Sensitive Topic of Suicide Prevention ****
C. M. Wienke Totura, K. Kutash, C. D. Labouliere, & M. S. Karver.
This study investigated 5 active methods for obtaining consent from parents for youth participation in school-based suicide prevention programs (e.g., in-person, students taking forms home, mailing, mailing preceded by primers, mailing followed by reminder calls). The authors studied a sample of 4 high schools with a combined enrollment of 8,709 students to determine response rates, acceptance rates, and participation rates. They report "in-person methods provided higher [participation] rates than less interpersonal methods, such as mailing or students taking consents home". They recommend in-person, active consent methods to balance parental awareness and successful student recruitment.
**** Authors of this article are affiliated with the University of South Florida (USF). The editor of the Science of Suicidality and the owners of Harm Research (the website on which the Science of Suicidality is published) also have affiliations with USF.
Evidence-based national suicide prevention taskforce in Europe: A consensus position paper
G. Zalsman, K. Hawton, D. Wasserman, K. van Heeringen, E. Arensman, M. Sarchiapone, V. Carli, C. Höschl, P. Winkler, J. Balazs, G. Purebl, J. P. Kahn, P. A. Sáiz, J. Bobes, D. Cozman, U. Hegerl, E. Rancāns, G. Hadlaczky, C. Van Audenhove, H. Hermesh, M. Sisask, A. M. Peschayan, N. Kapusta, V. Adomaitiene, V. Steibliene, I. Kosiewska, V. Rozanov, P. Courtet, & J. Zohar, European Evidence-Based Suicide Prevention Program [EESPP] Group by the Expert Platform on Mental Health, Focus on Depression.
This article provides a brief overview of consensus recommendations from the European Evidence-Based Suicide Prevention Program [EESPP] Group. Their recommendations include suicide prevention strategies that were found to have the highest levels of evidence, a statement of principles of national suicide prevention programs for every European country, and suggestions for a national suicide prevention taskforce in each European country. The 4 essential strategies were 1. Restriction of access to lethal means; 2. Treatment of depression; 3. Providing a chain of healthcare; 4. Universal school-based prevention.
Hopelessness Predicts Suicide Ideation But Not Attempts: A 10-Year Longitudinal Study
T. Qiu, E. D. Klonsky, & D. N. Klein.
This study investigated the role of hopelessness (as measured by the Beck Hopelessness Scale) in predicting suicidal ideation and suicide attempts (as measured by the SCID for DSM-III-R and the Longitudinal Interval Follow-Up Evaluation). The authors studied a sample of 140 depressed patients (78 with lifetime histories of suicidality and 62 with no history of suicidality) over the course of 10 years with regular follow-ups at 30, 60, 90, and 120 months by in-person visits whenever possible and over the phone. They report hopelessness failed to meaningfully distinguish suicide attempters from suicide ideators in both retrospective and prospective analyses. They report "[their] findings suggest hopelessness is best conceptualized as a risk factor for suicide[al] ideation but not progression from ideation to attempts".
Increased risk of suicide in schizophrenia patients with linkage to chromosome 13q
P. J. Malherbe, M. Karayiorgou, R. Ehlers, & J.L. Roos.
This study investigated the phenotypic characteristics (e.g., diagnosis, suicidality, medication use, and substance use) of patients grouped by genetic linkage to Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder. The authors studied a sample of 92 subjects (51 with linkage to chromosome 13q, 23 with linkage to chromosome 1p, and 18 with linkage to combined chromosomes 13q & 1p). They report, "[Schizoaffective Disorder] patients were estimated to be 3.73 (90% CI: (1.27,10.94)) times more likely to display suicidality than patients diagnosed with [Schizophrenia]. Patients with a linkage to chromosome 13q were 1.87 times more likely to complete suicide than those with linkage to chromosome 1p.
Reciprocal relationships between substance use and disorders and suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in the Collaborative Study of the Genetics of Alcoholism
A. Agrawal, R. Tillman, R. A. Grucza, E. C. Nelson, V. V. McCutcheon, L. Few, K. R. Conner, M. T. Lynskey, D. M. Dick, H. J. Edenberg, V. M. Hesselbrock, J. R. Kramer, S. Kuperman, J. I. Nurnberger Jr., M.A. Schuckit, B. Porjesz, & K. K. Bucholz.
This study investigated associations between suicidal ideation and attempt and onset of alcohol, nicotine and cannabis use and dependence. The authors studied a sample from the prospective cohort of the Collaborative Study of the Genetics of Alcoholism, which included baseline data for 3,277 participants and 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10-year follow-up data on some participants. They report limited evidence that early substance use was related to subsequent onset of suicidal ideation or suicide attempt. They report "suicide attempts are associated with increased likelihood of onset of substance dependence."
Service Use in the Month and Year Prior to Suicide Among Adults Enrolled in Ohio Medicaid
C. A. Fontanella, L. A. Warner, D. L. Hiance-Steelesmith, H. A. Sweeney, J. A. Bridge, R. McKeon, & J. V. Campo.
This study investigated incidence of death by suicide among adult Medicaid enrollees by describing their clinical profiles and service utilization patterns. The authors studied Ohio Medicaid data in a sample of 1,338 adults (ages 19 to 65) who died by suicide between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2013. They report 79% of visits in the year before death by suicide were outpatient general medical visits. They report those with serious psychiatric disorders were more likely to attend only mental health visits than those without serious psychiatric disorders. They report "those with chronic general medical conditions were more likely than those without such conditions to make only general medical visits."
If these patterns hold true when this sample is compared to a control group, it may be possible to identify patterns of patient visits of those that died by suicide and use that data to flag patients with similar visit patterns. It is possible that each suicidality disorder phenotype has a different service utilization profile which could be used to identify those at higher likelihood of suicide attempts / death by suicide.
Suicidal patients' experiences regarding their safety during psychiatric in-patient care: a systematic review of qualitative studies
S. H. Berg, K. Rørtveit, & K. Aase.
This meta-analysis investigated how to describe suicidal patients' experiences regarding safety during psychiatric in-patient care. The authors adhered to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines while reviewing results of systematic searches of 6 databases that resulted in 20 studies. They report three components, (i.e., connection, protection, and control) were vital to patient experiences of safety. The authors report, "A system that is designed to physically prevent patients from committing suicide but that neglects their need for a connection with health care professionals may not be successful, as patients may exhibit increased suicidality despite the implementation of procedures to prevent this outcome." They recommend integrating the concepts of connection, protection, and control into patient safety processes during psychiatric inpatient care. This article provides an overview of insights which can assist clinicians in building a better rapport with suicidal inpatients.
Suicide prevention for physicians: identification, intervention and mitigation of risk
A. Cole-King & S. Platt.
This article provides a thoughtful, short, 4-page, overview of suicidality assessment by non-psychiatric clinicians. It offers recommendations and tips for asking about suicidality; highlights the importance of providing individualized care; contains recommendations for treating patients with suicidality, including when to refer to psychiatric services and an overview of safety planning; and contains additional resources for patients and clinicians.
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Countdown After Effects Project Files
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Do not hesitate to call this number : 0908381492
It is now possible to prepare the next year school peacefully for your child(ren) during the summer at l'Atelier
See our Summer Activities !
"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself."
John Dewey
L'Atelier is welcoming you
Monday to Friday from 8am to 12.15pm and from 1.30pm to 7pm.
Saturday from 8am to 6pm.
If you are not able to contact us during these hours, please call Sylvie at 09 08 38 14 92
and she will be happy to arrange a meeting at your convenience.


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Macau driver André Couto is already a veteran participant in the Macau Grand Prix, having won the F3 race in 2000. The Macanese hero is back, this time behind the wheel of a Lamborghini Huracán GT3s. On the eve of the race's beginning, Couto was interviewed by Macau journalists and talked about his objectives for the upcoming race.
– What do you expect of your participation in the GT race this year?
André Couto (AC) – Let's see how I will adapt to the car. I have never raced with this car. It's not going to be easy but the team is well prepared. Let's see if I can do something good.
– Which result would be satisfactory?
AC – I always try to win, that is the team's objective. This must be gradual work, starting with the practice, then the qualifying, the races.
– Have you tested the Lamborghini?
AC – I tested it in Italy for around one hour. It's better than no training at all. But it was a short time to test the limits of the car. However, it was enough to make an impression about the car. I liked it. At first sight it is more pleasant to drive than the McLaren [which Couto drove last year].
– Are Mercedes and Audi the favorites for the GT race?
AC – I think so, bearing in mind the history that they have in Macau, those are the main teams that are usually fast in Macau. Porsche has a line up of four racers and then there's Lamborghini. Let's see what we can pull out.
– How do you assess track conditions?
AC – The tarmac is not good, it is very uneven. If it rains a lot it creates puddles, which don't help. The tarmac also causes a lot of spray. Nowadays it is possible to choose the type of tarmac. There are circuits that use top quality tarmac, which absorbs the water and reduces the spray. That is safer. Since Macau is dangerous, because it is a city track, I guess it could have top quality tarmac.
– What is your take on the future of motor racing in Macau?
AC – The Macau Grand Prix is a large event and I wish that the best Macau racers could be placed in the main categories. That is not happening a lot. Macau drivers must do a lot of 'gymnastics' to be able to be here. I think that is why, for example, Rudolfo [a local driver, surnamed Ávila] will not race this year.


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Event: Can we democratize money creation?
Fairfin and Positive Money are delighted to invite you to a conference and debate on the monetary system on June 29 in Brussels. The discussion will include a presentation of the QE for People campaign in Europe.
Since the beginning of the financial crisis, a lot has been said about the role of the financial system, sovereign debt, and the flaws of European institutions. However, there has been much less discussion on a more fundamental function of our financial system: money creation.
Currently most of the money we use is created by private banks, when they make loans. This has important consequences on the whole economic system, and is possibly one of the main drivers of economic injustice, climate change and financial instability.
After the financial crisis, the European Central Bank had to step in, to substitute the lack of money creation by private banks. The European Central Bank has injected billions of euros into the financial markets under the so-called 'quantitative easing' policy. However, it is rather unclear whether such money creation by the ECB has effectively contributed to the real economy.
Thus, the functioning of the money creation process has become increasingly controversial in the eyes of the public, especially at times when austerity measures are being implemented.
Can we democratize the monetary system so it benefits the whole society?
To debate this issue, we have invited speakers who are challenging the status quo by proposing practical solutions to improve the functioning of our monetary system: sovereign money, Quantitative Easing for People, local currencies, reserve banking.
We will also be joined by Philippe Lamberts, Belgian member of the European Parliament, who will shed light on different perspectives pushing for radical change in the EU institutions.
Join the discussion on 29th June!
DATE: June 29 - from 19h00 until 21h00
VENUE: ELAN, Rue du Progrès 331, 1030 Schaerbeek
Registration by email at firstname.lastname@example.com


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We have several students who have entered pieces into the East Texas State Fair. Many of the students won ribbons for their entries.
Advance Art :
1st place in Pen and Ink/ human: Priscilla Lopez: " John Lennon"
2nd place in Watercolor/ illustration: Christopher Hamilton : "eye"
2nd place in Mixed Media/ abstract: Charissa Kohlhaas: "Mirror" (abstraction) 3rd place in pencil/ animal: Uriel Pounce: "Sea Turtle"
3rd place in pencil/ animal: Makayla Clements: "Mr. Dalgren's dog portrait"
Participant ribbons:
Adam Dodd: leopard in pencil
Leslie Leon: baby in pencil
Kelsey Cleveland: fairy in pencil
Kirstan Pinke: Faces in pencil
Art I :
1st place in pencil/ face: Kassidy Perry: "Faithful Vision"
1st place in Acrylic/ wildlife: Jose' Munoz: "Panda with splatter"
1st place in Oil Pastel/ flower: Jose' Arreguin 1st place in pencil/ flower: Jaysia Maples : "Rose"
1st place in colored pencil/ animal: Danillo Martinez: "Flying High for Freedom"
1st place in watercolor/ structural: Benjamin Jauregui: "Radial Balance design/ butterfly"
2nd place in colored pencil/ wildlife: Alex Tellex "Panda Walking"
2nd place in watercolor/ structural: Morgan Hudson: "Radial Balance design/ elephant"
2nd place in pen& ink: Dominique Vazquez: "Tiger Stare"
2nd place in pencil/ animal: Hunter Moseley : "On the Range" (longhorn) 2nd place in Acrylic/ animal: Vasiqua Syeda : "Fish"
3rd place in watercolor/structural: Danielle Oieda: "Radial balance design/ lion"
3rd place in pencil/ wildlife: Juvenal Pounce: " Deer"
3rd place in pen&ink/ wildlife: Paul Ford: "Deer profile"
Honorable Mention/ ink: Vazia Syedo: "Zebra"
Honorable Mention/ pencil: Karla Torres: "Mallard"
Floral Design and Pottery:
1st place: Bailey Richardson "Fall Arrangement" in hand sculpted clay pumpkin 2nd place: Mazie Rawls: "Fall Arrangement" in hand sculpted clay pumpkin 3rd place: Rhiannon Eastmon: "Fall Arrangement" in hand sculpted clay pumpkin
1st place: Michael Tang: Surrealistic Dragon in Mixed Media 1st place: Charissa Kohlhaas: Surrealistic Elephant in Mixed Media 2nd place: Cassidy Willingham: Surrealistic in Mixed Media
They worked hard to get these completed! They will be on display in the CHHS Fine Arts display area. Come and see if you do not go to the fair!All Art students have an Art Supply Fee. Amounts vary among classes.Art 1 has a $5 fee while Art 2 has a $10 fee. Art 3 and 4 have a $20 supply fee. All fees will go toward purchasing supplies for the class.Thank you for taking care of this in a timely manner.


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It is common knowledge that assessments play key role in evaluating the knowledge of learners. Articulate Storyline provides a feature to the learner to review the feedback given to him, after attempting a quiz. You can tailor the default feedback for each question, according to the requirement, by following the below mentioned steps. In this post, I would like to share how to add custom feedback for a quiz review.
Follow the steps below to add custom review feedback:
Step 1: Insert quiz questions of the desired type from the Insert tab. Here, I have created a True/ False question.
Step 2: Click on the Edit True/ False button
Step 3: From the window opened, click on More button in the POST_QUIZ REVIEW layer.
Step 4: This opens a new popup, enabling the developers to type the custom feedback. Now, type your own feedback and click OK. (Note that these feedback are provided at the question level and may vary for each question)
We can even add audio for this layer and also link the current slide to other slides of the file, using the options provided.
Step 5: Now you can find the Review layer on the top of our Layers.
Step 6: Add a Result Slide with a Review Quiz button. By checking the output, you can see that our custom feedback appears in the default way as shown in the screenshot below.
The green bar at the bottom with a green tick mark beside the correct option will be shown for a correct answer and a red bar at the bottom with a red cross mark beside the incorrect option for a wrong answer.
We cannot prevent them appearing in the Storyline interface (as far as I know), but can hide them by placing other objects on them.
Step 7: Open the Review layer and add your objects for both correct and incorrect answers. Make sure that these objects are in the hidden state.
Step 8: Create a variable of True/ False type. I have created a variable with the name myVar, here.
Step 9: Go to the quiz slide and add a trigger to show the Review layer when the timeline starts for that slide if the value of the variable myVar is equal to True.
Step 10: Now create another variable of True/ False type (here, I have created a variable with the name question1 with default value as False) and adjust it to True when the learner selects the correct answer.
Step 11: The last step is to add the following triggers in the Review layer to show corresponding feedback based on the learner's answer.
- Change the state of objects (that are to be shown for correct feedback) to Normal, when the value of the variable question1 is True.
- Change the state of objects (that are to be shown for Incorrect feedback) to Normal, when the value of the variable question1 is False.
- It's finished! We get the output as shown in the screenshots below.
For correct answer:
For incorrect answer:
We can even add audio or video files in the feedback. More about it in my next post.
Hope this is useful. Please do share your suggestions/ comments.


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Taste-So you've probley heard people say that drink tastes like liquefied candy or liquefied jolly ranchers,well nothing comes more close to that than this.Its gooey and slimy and appley,it tastes like someone had apple jolly ranchers and then coughed up a bunch of loogies and spit them into a can.This almost made me throw up its so gross.WARNING don't drink if your thirsty or hate thinking of flem.But some will like this.
Buzz-100% RDA vit.c,b12,b6,niacin,riboflavin,pantothenic acid.250 mgs d-ribose,100 mgs inositol,100 mgs gaurana,81 mgs caffeine and 7 mgs taurine.
Over all rating-2.5/10


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Christopher Moore gambled and lost.
He will now spend the rest of his life in prison for killing Chester councilman Odell Williams.
After Moore's first trial in April ended with a hung jury, prosecutors offered Moore a deal for voluntary manslaughter, said William Frick, Moore's court-appointed public defender for both trials. The second trial ended Thursday with a jury verdict of guilty on murder and weapons charges. The judge in the trials, Paul Burch, sentenced Moore to life in prison without parole after the jury verdict.
Yet Moore, 19, had a chance to potentially serve a prison sentence far less if he had pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Frick said he discussed the plea offer with Moore. Voluntary manslaughter carries a prison sentence of two to 30 years. Murder carries a minimum of 30 years to a maximum of life.
Moore already had a criminal record at the time of the crime, plus he also would have likely had to plead guilty to the weapons charge; he was barred as a felon from possessing any gun. His record would have been used against him in any plea sentence.
"He (Moore) didn't want to pursue it (a plea deal)," Frick said. "He was not interested in pursuing negotiations."
It is not surprising that after the first trial ended with a hung jury, prosecutors offered manslaughter to try to ensure a conviction and lengthy prison sentence in the case, said Debra Gammons, a legal expert in criminal law and Charleston School of Law professor.
In any criminal case, it is ultimately the decision of the accused whether to accept any plea offer, Gammons said.
"With a plea offer you know what you have, but in a jury trial there is no knowledge of what the result will be," Gammons said. "But the client is still in charge."
Moore gambled to try to seek an acquittal in a trial and a chance to start life over again as a free man. Frick vigorously argued in the second trial self-defense – that Odell Williams not only started the chase, but shot first at Moore and the others. Frick had made the same argument in the first trial.
Moore again testified during the trial this week in Winnsboro that he acted in self-defense. He had done the same thing in the April trial.
Prosecutors called all of Moore's claims lies. Moore was a killer, they said in court – simple as that.
The jury was not given a charging option during the trial of any lesser offenses, such as voluntary or involuntary manslaughter, Frick said. The choice was self-defense, guilty of murder or not guilty.
Moore held his cards, bet everything, and he lost. It took the second jury, after four days of testimony, just two hours to find Moore guilty.
Frick said he was filing notice of appeal paperwork Friday on Moore's behalf, but another lawyer from the S.C. Office of Indigent Defense who handles appeals for clients who cannot afford lawyers will be assigned the appeals case. Appeals typically take at least 18 months, Frick said.
Moore is not the only defendant facing charges in the death of Williams, 69, a retired police officer who had been a City Council member for 20 years until he was killed. Terrance Buchanan, DeAngelo Roseboro and Derrick Dixon, charged with accessory to murder, testified for prosecutors in the Moore trial. A fourth defendant, Quinton McClinton, did not testify yet also faces accessory to murder charges. All of the defendants have prior criminal records.
Prosecutors also plan to charge the remaining defendants with conspiracy to commit armed robbery after court testimony showed the men were plotting to rob another man before Williams intercepted them. Prosecutors have not yet said when the cases against the remaining defendants will be tried.
Andrew Dys: 803-329-4065, @AndrewDysHerald


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|Posted by Erin S on October 4, 2016 at 3:00 PM
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Just in time for Thanksgiving the Fall Fund Raising Packages are going out this week, October 3 - 6. We are doing Beef Jerky and Purdy's Chocolates. Please be sure you pick up your package from the dance hall.
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The deadline for Dance Ragistration is September 16th, 2016. Please register as soon as you can, so that we can put together our year schedule and get started. You can email [email protected] for more information or a registration form.
Our start date is the week of September 26th.
|Posted by Erin S on August 29, 2016 at 3:05 PM
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Just a reminder about the AGM on Tuesday, August 30 @7:00pm. It will in the dance studio at the Rycroft AG Building.
See you all there tomorrow.
|Posted by Erin S on October 24, 2015 at 1:55 AM
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Ms Heather is away on Monday, October 26th, and her classes will not run. Makeup classes will be scheduled at a later date. Please note that Hip Hop 2 from 4:00 - 5:00 is still running this day.
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This year we will again be doing the OPTIONAL fundraiser with Purdy's Chocolates from the 2015 Christmas brochure. The program generates a 25% profit.
This fundraiser is not mandatory and does not affect your obligation to sell $100, it is completely separate.
We will run the program as we did last year with a portion of the profit going towards the club, and the remainder to be divided among those who chose to participate festival fees for the upcoming dance season. We understand not everyone is a "seller" so your involvement can also be delivering, sorting, etc. in order to qualify for participation. Order deadline is November 2, with delivery to be around November 23.
It is important to note, that since the deadline is different from our other fundraisers, and is optional, it will be appreciated if customers are writing a cheque it is a separate payment from the other fundraising the club is doing. All cheques should be made payable to Spirit Arts Dance Society.
The brochure and catalogue were e-mailed out, as well as the link you can use to invite family/ friends to order online.
|Posted by Erin S on October 24, 2015 at 1:50 AM
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Extra work applications (Solos, duets, trios) have been e-mailed out and are available at the dance studio. They are due by OCTOBER [email protected] 6:00pm. Please hand them to the dance instructors. No late applications will be accepted. Please keep in mind that we may not be able to accomodate all requests, as our Instructor time is limited.
|Posted by Erin S on September 24, 2015 at 10:45 PM
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We have a guest instrucotr coming for a Ballet workshop on October 3. It is mandatory for all those in Ballet 1, 2 and Seniors. You should have received an e-mail, if not please email [email protected] We will get you on our email list.
|Posted by Erin S on September 19, 2015 at 6:20 PM
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Check out the CLASSES page for the 2015-2016 dance schedule. You should have received a call about your dancers schedule, if not, please call let us know. Dance starts this upcoming week!!:D Happy Dancing!
|Posted by Erin S on February 13, 2015 at 12:20 PM
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We have moved picture day back a week to WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25th from 4:00 - 7:00pm. It will still be at the Rycroft Ag Building and a detailed schedule will be out before this day. Thanks in advance for your flexibility.
|Posted by Erin S on January 29, 2015 at 8:20 PM
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18th, from 4:00pm - 7:00pm is picture day. It will be at the Rycroft Ag Centre.
A detailed schedule for each class will be sent out soon.


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Card Management
MAXIMUS CARDE is a complete lifecycle management solution for cards of any kind. Available in centralized as well as decentralized versions, the solution makes it possible for banks and card issuers to deal with the entire lifecycle of their credit and debit cards. The Card Management System can also be used for issuance and management of other types of cards such as loyalty cards, gift cards and reward cards.
The entire card data generation and PIN mailer printing activities are carried out in a PCI-DSS certified environment. MAXIMUS provides card bureau services to banks for issue of personalized cards and pre-printed PIN mailers.
CARDE is normally bundled along with ASTRA, the EFT Switch offering from MAXIMUS, to provide an end-to-end solution.
Application Features
- Accepts customer data from bank's CBS
- Processes application for issue of new cards and renewal of soon-to-expire cards
- Links card to customer account number
- Supports issue of add-on cards and multi-account cards
- Generates card encoding & embossing file for card vendor to personalize cards
- Generates Card Authorization File (CAF) for EFT Switch
- Generates PIN and PIN mailers, including reissuance
- Compatible with a wide range of popular databases – Oracle, MS SQL Server and others
- Functions in both centralized and de-centralized modes.
- Provides comprehensive customer record management
- Simplifies overall lifecycle management of cards
- Facilitates easy personalization of cards
- Allows quick introduction of new schemes, such as gift or cash cards
- Promotes electronic commerce with excellent traceability


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The Information Revolution
Press Release • Oct 12, 2017 12:14 BST
VisitScotland today revealed a dynamic strategy to address the diverse transformation in the way visitors access information on what to see and do while in the country.
With a 58% drop in footfall to VisitScotland Information Centres across Scotland in the past decade and two out of three visitors now accessing information online, a radical approach is being introduced to ensure customer demands are met.
The two–year strategy will see a significant increase in the number of channels providing content on places to visit and stay, with a mix of industry partners, Coo Vans and digital products sitting alongside 26 key VisitScotland iCentres in high impact locations.
At the same time, around £10m is being invested by VisitScotland each year in digital activity and enhanced information services for visitors including investment in the 26 high impact regional hubs.
This approach allows the national tourism organisation to reflect changing visitor demands and deliver more personalised information through a diverse range of channels so people stay longer, spend more and help to grow the economy.
The VisitScotland Information Centre network will reduce from 65 centres to 26 high impact regional hubs over a two-year period, however information provision will continue in all locations through partnership arrangements with local visitor attractions, car hire firms, businesses, tourism groups and local tourism experts. These include Historic Environment Scotland attractions, eight Arnold Clark sites and partnerships with organisations like NC500, Scottish Canals and the Forestry Commission Scotland.
The remaining high impact 26 regional hubs will operate in locations of greatest visitor demand, providing a cutting edge experience and information about attractions and accommodation to not only the immediate locale, but the wider region as a whole.
In addition, VisitScotland has recruited over 1500 VisitScotland Information Partners* nationally to ensure there is an information touchpoint in every single corner of the country. From distilleries to Bed and Breakfasts, social enterprises to bakeries, local businesses will be working with the tourism organisation to guarantee that visitors are equipped with the best local knowledge about things to experience in every region.
With so many relying on smartphones and tablets for information, a big focus of the strategy will be digital communications. Annually, visitscotland.com generates 20 million sessions from over 13million users and includes online booking availability, interactive community pages, blogs and a trip planner tool.
In the last 12 months, the redesigned visitscotland.com has delivered 2.7 million referrals worth a potential £560m to businesses (+45% year on year 2016/17). The VisitScotland online iKnow community currently has over 5000 users and over 7000 trips have been created using the website's trip planner tool. Other digital outreach includes innovative partnerships with TripAdvisor, Booking.com and Digital Tourism Scotland.
VisitScotland staff have also been significantly mobilised over the past 18 months enabling knowledgeable advisors to deliver face to face information to every corner of Scotland at events and attractions. A fleet of Coo Vans hit the road last summer on a mission to inform the masses and in addition VisitScotland delivers outreach at major events with pop up information hubs.
Lord Thurso, Chairman of VisitScotland said:
"The way visitors access information has changed significantly over the past decade. It's time to switch our focus and investment into new and diverse initiatives to ensure we are reaching as many people as possible with the information they want, in the way they want it, when they want it.
"With three in four adults now owning a smartphone, a key focus is ensuring our digital communications provide succinct inspirational and informational advice to visitors at every stage of their journey. However, we know that speaking to locals is also important to our visitors and with our 26 high footfall travel hubs, over 1500 VisitScotland Information Partners and our team of outreach staff travelling around the country, it means that there is always advice on what to see and do and where to go wherever people are.
"The information revolution is upon us and technology has been a game-changer over the past ten years. We look forward to telling more and more visitors all about our remarkable country across all our different channels for many years to come.
Marc Crothall, Chief Executive of the Scottish Tourism Alliance said
"Digital information and the widespread use of mobile devices has transformed the way visitors source information and make bookings, both pre and on arrival. The world is changing and the tourism industry in Scotland has to respond to ensure we continue to provide the high quality and authentic experiences that our visitors expect at all points of their journeys.
"The national tourism strategy, Tourism Scotland 2020 identifies both high quality digital services and quality experiences as central to driving tourism forward into the next decade and we must ensure that we are investing in our information provision to highlight fantastic experiences, inspire more visitors than ever before to come to Scotland and make it easier for them to find information they need.
"VisitScotland's new broader approach to information provision will mean changes, however it will also make more options available to visitors, ensuring information is delivered in the right place, at the right time in the right way to meet demand. Although there will be fewer VisitScotland Information Centres, we know that there will be many more places for visitors to access information across the country, whether this is online through their greatly enhanced digital platforms and partnerships, the ever-expanding network of tourism ambassadors and businesses who provide local advice or through the improved flagship VisitScotland regional travel hubs. We also believe that VisitScotland will manage these changes in a sensitive way, ensuring that alternatives are in place to help manage any local concerns.
"We recognise that we need to change how visitor information is provided – the customers are asking for it – and support VisitScotland in the changes they are making. Get it right, and we will significantly increase the perceived value to the visitor and offer them a greater incentive to visit, return and recommend us to others, helping make Scotland a destination of first choice. What's more, doing the legwork on behalf of our visitors and making it easier for them to use a wider range of tourism products and services once here will also help boost takings and profits."
For more information on the Information Strategy for VisitScotland visit www.visitscotland.org/visitorinformation.aspx
Notes to Editors
- Follow us on twitter: @visitscotnews
- VisitScotland is Scotland's national tourism organisation. Its core purpose is to maximise the economic benefit of tourism to Scotland.
- The organisation's core objective is to contribute to the Tourism 2020 Strategy ambition of growing tourism revenues by £1 billion by 2020.
- This will be supported by seven overarching strategies:
- Marketing: we will market Scotland and its outstanding assets to visitors from all parts of the world, including the promotion of Scotland to people living in Scotland to visit different parts of the country
- Events: we will support the national events strategy and its delivery, and sustain, develop and promote Scotland's international profile as one of the world's foremost events destinations
- Internationalisation and International Engagement: we will utilise all our platforms to enable Scottish-based tourism businesses to better understand international opportunities and market to a global audience and we will work within One Scotland Partnerships to optimise the potential of Scotland's Diaspora and our strategic partners at regional, European and global levels
- Customer Experience: we will provide information and inspiration to visitors both locally and globally via their preferred medium of choice
- Quality and Sustainability: we will provide support and advice to businesses, with the goal of improving the quality and sustainability of the tourism sector in Scotland. We will provide quality assurance to visitors through our Quality Schemes
- Inclusive Tourism: we will strive to make tourism in Scotland inclusive and available to all
- Working in Partnership: we will listen to and work with the industry, partners and communities to shape our offering and support
- To ensure everyone can safely enjoy Scotland's amazing countryside and landscapes, VisitScotland encourages all visitors to fully respect their surroundings by behaving in a responsible and appropriate way.
- VisitScotland works together with tourism businesses to make tourism a success for everyone and ensure the industry continues to grow.
- The organisation employs 700 people and has offices and VisitScotland Information Centres across Scotland.
- Spending by tourists in Scotland generates around £12 billion of economic activity in the wider Scottish supply chain and contributes around £6 billion to Scottish GDP (in basic prices). This represents about 5% of total Scottish GDP
- The Scottish Government is the Managing Authority for the European Structural Funds 2014-20 Programme. For further information visit www.gov.scot or follow @scotgovESIF
- For VisitScotland's press releases go to http://www.visitscotland.org/media_centre.aspx, tourism statistics and frequently asked questions go to http://www.visitscotland.org/
- Where possible, a Gaelic speaker will be made available for broadcast interviews on request (Far an tèid iarraidh, agus far am bheil sin nar comas, bruidhinnidh neach le Gàidhlig aig agallamh) 2017 Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology
- 2017 is the year to delve into the past and discover Scotland's fascinating stories through a wide-ranging variety of new and existing activity to drive the nation's tourism and events sector, boosting tourism across Scotland.
- The Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology begins on 1 January 2017 and will end on 31 December 2017. It will build on the momentum generated by previous themed years in Scotland including the 2015 Year of Food and Drink, Homecoming Scotland 2014, the Year of Creative and the Year of Natural.
- The Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology is a Scottish Government initiative being led by VisitScotland, and supported by a variety of partners including Creative Scotland, Scottish Tourism Alliance, Scottish Enterprise, The National Trust for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Built Environment Forum Scotland, Heritage Lottery Fund, Museums Galleries Scotland and Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland.
- The Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology is supported by £570,000 of Scottish Government funding.
- The Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology events fund is managed by EventScotland, part of VisitScotland's Events Directorate.
- For more information visit visitscotland.com/HHA2017 or join the conversation at #HHA2017


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January 26, 2010 (CHICAGO) --Two 17-year-old girls have been arrested after attacking a cab driver. The incident happened Monday in the North Side Rogers Park neighborhood.
Tessica Smith and Vergie Perry are charged with one county of felony armed robbery. Police say one of the girl used pepper spray on the driver, while the other robbed him of $46.
It happened in the 1500-hundred block of West Chase.
The pepper spray and cash were both recovered.


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Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead announced December 2015 that he would spend the next few months advocating for Obamacare's Medicaid expansion in the 2016 budget. But so far, Wyoming legislators have taken a thoughtful approach, carefully reviewing all of the evidence and ultimately rejecting Obamacare expansion.
And they haven't just rejected it once. In 2014 alone, state lawmakers rejected Obamacare expansion a whopping six times. They rejected it again in 2015, even after the Governor put his support behind it. Instead of embracing Obamacare, the legislature specifically acted to prohibit Mead from pursuing any expansion without legislative approval.
As your Representative I reject this expansion! And it's not as though I don't have anything to lose by not supporting it. Truth be told, my family would probably qualify if it were to pass. So why am I opposed to it? Several reasons.
First, any money that would come to our state would be added onto the federal deficit and ultimately the national debt (http://www.usdebtclock.org). At $19 trillion in debt, it is irresponsible to cast that kind of burden upon the shoulders of our children (I have four children).
Second, it always costs more than the initial estimates. States that have instituted this have seen huge overruns
- Ohio: $2.9 billion over budget so far.
- Washington: biennium budget increased by $2.3 billion due to higher-than-expected costs.
- Illinois: nearly $1 billion over budget in the first year; more able-bodied adults enrolled than state officials predicted would ever even be eligible.
- Kentucky: $1.8 billion over budget in just the first 18 months.
- Montana: over budget on the day it began. (http://townhall.com/columnists/nicholashorton/2016/01/20/montanas-obamacare-expansion-over-budget-on-day-1-n2107026)
The government is a poor business operator and was never meant to be in the healthcare insurance business.
Third, by and large the expansion would cover single, able-bodied working adults with no dependents. I'm all for a safety net, but I don't think heath care insurance is a right, nor should the government have to provide it for us. The ultimate goal of this boondoggle is to create a single-payer system controlled by the government. I don't want the government getting in the way of my doctor and healthcare decisions.


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Julia is Hoping For a Snow Day
It's a weeknight and you look out the window and see that it has begun to snow, and you get excited. Very excited. You get the glimmer of hope that all school age children get of a day off and a chance to sleep in. You race to the nearest phone, laptop or tablet to check the weather report for the following morning and you see that it's going to keep on snowing through the night. You only have one more step before you're convinced.
You open the browser and head over to snowdaypredictor.com, the trusted source and master of all snow day knowledge. This is the "make or break." You punch in your postal code and you wait anxiously for the percentage. The page loads. YES! 87% chance! An almost guaranteed snow day. You go to bed that night planning everything you're going to do the following day.
Snow Day Predictor | Calculate the chance of a snow day for tomorrow!
What I have just described is something we have all experienced at some point. We all have had those nights before school where we get excited because of a potential snow day, and try our best to make the prediction of if our wishes are going to become a reality. Now, there is just something that is helping give answers to those night time "what if's." Technology. In this modern age that we live in, it is becoming ever more prevalent — there really is technology available for every aspect of life. If you had said to kids 20 years ago, "Hey, in the future you can predict a snow day by percentage just by simply punching in your postal code," they probably wouldn't have believed you. That's why it's such a neat thing.
In my own school, it's a widely used product. As soon as one kid looks out the window and sees that there is snow coming down, they will quickly pull up the website and start telling the people around them what the percentage is. There has been many a time that I have walked into a classroom and heard hushed whispers of numbers and the chance of a snow day. There was one day in particular that stands out in memory for me. This was the legendary day that the prediction was 99%. Word of this ungodly high number spread like wildfire to the point where even the teachers were aware of it. Kids my age trusted the source so much that some of them even took the gamble of not doing their homework.
It seems that my peers and kids alike use Snow Day Predictor as a trusted source of knowledge and don't resist to put all their faith into the predictions it makes. In the winter, the website is treated as if it is the epicentre of all known weather/school knowledge, and I'm sure it will remain that way for many school kids to come.
Julia's bio
My name is Julia and I am 17 years old.
A few fun facts about me would be that first off I LOVE music, especially the Beatles and David Bowie. They are the soundtracks to my teenage life. And I would consider David Bowie and Paul McCartney to be a few of my role models.
Another important role model would be my mom as I look up to her in every way. She rocks!
I'm currently attending the 12th grade and some of my favourite subjects would have to be Drama, English and History. Therefore I am a dramatic history nerd who likes to write. I do have to say that I enjoy school. I mean yes there are things they could improve on like the budgets for the arts programs and such, but all in all I feel so lucky to be going to school where I do.
A couple other things I like to do is blog and chat with my friends and send them funny pictures of things I find on my travels through the Internet. I'm also a big documentary watcher as that's where I find a lot of my internet usage goes to. My favourite ones would have to be about history, but mainly music history.
More by Julia:
- Julia Learns What Kids are Doing Online
- Julia is Hoping For a Snow Day
- Julia is Enchanted by 'La La Land'
- Julia is Ready to Make a Change: WE Day 2016
The Kids' Panel
Meet our kids' panel: a savvy group of kids with a strong point of view about the media and the culture they consume. Culturally diverse, a range of age and interests, they'll provide you with an insight into kids' media ... what works, what doesn't and why. Check back every month for new reviews. We think you'll be inspired!


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I've got a Spotted post today for new Maybelline goodies! So far, I've seen 2 displays for this collection, but it wouldn't surprise me if there's more that hasn't shown up yet. I spotted these at Walgreens - one location had the large collection and another Walgreens just had the polish display. I didn't get any close up pictures of the polishes, liners or lipsticks since the polishes look like I might have matches in other brands, the liners look like core colors (but 3/4 claim to be l.e.) and I haven't even tried the Vivids line...and I've got so many lip products now that I don't wear as it is.
- 4 MasterDrama liners:
- The first 3 (Purple Punch, Stormy Navy, Midnight Spark) say limited edition; the last one (Midnight Master) is permanent - I wonder how different the "l.e." ones are from the permanents in those shades
- 2 limited edition shades of polish:
- Alluring Rose and Precious Plum
- 4 limited edition shades of Vivids lipsticks:
- Electric Fuchsia, Pop of Cherry, Orange Edge, Infra-Red
- 4 limited edition EyeStudio palettes - listed below
- 3 limited edition blushes - listed below
Wild Blossom, Coral Burst and Golden Fuse blushes
I cannot imagine that Coral Burst looking that nice on me - too warm & bright of a color for my cool, fair skin
I cannot imagine that Coral Burst looking that nice on me - too warm & bright of a color for my cool, fair skin
Violet Volt (top left), Natural Shock (top right),
Striking Blue (bottom left), Electric Emerald (bottom right)
I think that Violet Sky (if that light purple is pigmented) would look gorgeous with my blue eyes and the Natural Shock looks nice as well.The 2 on the bottom look like colors I already have, so those will be skipped for sure.
The nail polish display was at a different Walgreens:
Orange Extreme, Shock Wave
Coral Glow, Lustrous Lime
Intense Teal, Mesmerizing Magenta
Coral Glow, Lustrous Lime
Intense Teal, Mesmerizing Magenta
Flash of Purple, Blast of Blue
I haven't bought anything...yet. But I do have picked out which products I want - 2 of the blushes and only 2 of the eyeshadows. I'm waiting until these go on sale since they EyeStudio eyeshadow line is almost $10 at Rite Aid/Walgreens/CVS. I have no idea how much the blushes are... Doesn't it drive you crazy how not everything is priced at drugstores on the limited edition displays? The polishes I'm not sure I'll get any of, but I did pick 2 that I would consider.
Anything you have your eye on? Have you tried the Vivids line? Do you like them? Good staying power?
**all opinions are my own
**not sponsored/affiliated


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Live your life, the way you want to live it.
So have fun. And be happy
Love you nantheos
Henry Hill - 'One day the kids from the neighbourhood carried my mothers groceries all the way home, you know why? It was out of respect'...
Hope all is well : )
I used to be indecisive, but I'm not so sure now.....
I'm weird. Just work through that and we'll all be fine.
"If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater suggest that he wear a tail." - Fran Lebowitz
"Take that, math!"Delete
"For once there was an unknown land, full of strange flowers and subtle perfumes,
a land of which it is joy of all joys to dream, a land where all things are perfect and poisonous."
"Put out the torches! Hide the moon! Hide the stars!"
Only when you close your eyes can you really see...Delete
those that know, dont say. those that say, dont know.
"My skin is singed but it heals my heart and with glowing pride I'll wear my scars." -Davey HavokDelete
try try and try agen, untill u fail
"glow bugs, to slow to resist eating, to bitter to eat more than one handfull in a sitting" toothpaste for dinnerDelete
Hij die zijn kind benzine voert moet niet roken als het boert.
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by: Darlene Collazo
I see your jumbled thoughts. Like blocks stacked up one against the other, so the stronghold of your mind grows bigger. I watch you roll those thoughts around in your head, tangling yourself up in the lies of the deceiver. You're so greatly troubled; your beautiful countenance has fallen.
My sweet one, you don't have to live this way. I've paid the price for your peace. I've given you a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. These are yours to walk in.
The thoughts you're battling are not from Me. You will recognize My voice because my thoughts towards you, and for you, are always good. They always align with My word, and never contradict each other. They're always full of the Spirit and life.
Come. Take up the weapons of warfare I've provided. I've given you the power to tear down the strongholds that have bound you and the authority to take captive every thought rising up against the knowledge of who I am.
Daughter, practice right thinking and walk in your authority because peace and clarity of mind is part of your heritage!
Is. 53:5, 2 Tim. 1:7, Jer. 29:11, John 6:63, 2 Cor.10:4, Eph. 1:3


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Cut QualityDiamonds of premium cut are almost as good as ideal. While nature determines the color and clarity of a stone, diamond cut is dependent solely upon the skill of the cutter. Premium cut diamonds may be close to the ideal cut proportions and look just identical. Most people cannot distinguish between the two. However, there is a slight difference in quality and reduction in price over ideal cut diamonds.
ColorD color diamonds are absolutely colorless. D is the highest color grade. Natural diamonds of this color grade are extremely rare and expensive.
ClarityDiamonds of VS2 clarity have very small inclusions grade two. Inclusions VS2 diamonds are somewhat easy for a skilled grader to locate under 10x magnification. Diamonds that are graded VS in clarity are still very impressive looking diamonds under a microscope. Of course nothing is visible at all to the human eye. Such diamonds have a great balance between good clarity and exceptional price.


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For days, Hillary Clinton has campaigned rapidly across the country, even holding multiple campaign rallies a day as she tries to finish her final argument for Americans to elect her as president of the United States.
But the cough that she has struggled with during various moments of her campaign returned during a rally in Ohio on Sunday afternoon. It was Clinton's second rally that day.
After coughing several times, Clinton reached for a lozenge and quickly popped it in her mouth — then ended her speech just minutes later.
**cough** two days left pic.twitter.com/H9A4zIVIMl
— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) November 6, 2016
In Florida on Saturday, Clinton's voice was hoarse, but she cut her campaign speech short after it was hit by an unexpected rain storm.
Clinton was introduced by LeBron James & JR Smith, who only spent about three minutes with her on stage.
"As much as you guys will love to hear from me, I will much rather like to hear from our next president Mrs. Hillary Clinton," James said.
"This woman right here has the brightest future for our world," James said, urging Cleveland voters to vote.


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Through the years, commercial concrete may acquire damages such as scratches and dents on the surface. Generally, concretes are meant to decorate driveways, walls, floors, and pool sides really eye-catching and pleasing for those who will behold. Therefore, if there are damages, necessary repairs and upgrades should be done.
By consulting a concrete contractor, it will be easier for you to decide what type of upgrade or restorations to undertake. Some might consider total overhaul of the concrete, but in most cases, this is not the popular option. This might be because of the fact that the overhaul process calls for a larger amount of money to execute, thus making it an impractical choice. Concretes are known to stand for decades; therefore, it is a more rational choice to do some refurbishments.
One of the options at hand to repair damaged decorative concrete is through a process called concrete resurfacing. Resurfacing involves the restoration and protection of the concrete from scratches and flaking. But the application of resurfacing is not limited to repair purposes. It can actually be done to break the monotony of the design of the concrete. By resurfacing, there are endless possibilities when it comes to pigment and design. Epoxy floor coating with various colored chip flakes to choose from and concrete stains, to name a few, is the best way to say goodbye to the old look of the concrete surface.
Another way to change the current face of concrete surfaces is via decorative concrete overlays: Stamped Concrete Overlays and Spray Knockdown Texture. It is much easier to change the decorative aspects of concrete with the advances of technology. Almost all knockdown texture and stamped concrete contractors in Nashville are equipped to do renovations within only a few days and with a wide variety of options.
Resurfacing of concrete provides an easy option for taking on a new look, any time it is needed, or when it is badly needed. Just make sure to do some research in order to have a clear notion of what changes you want to implement to the concrete surfaces.


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Exactly last year on this day, May 21st, 2009 each one of us put on a cap, gown, and a gold tassel as we received our diploma. It was our high school graduation. It was the New Beginning.
While some earned the gold cord and many the teal cord, there were countless others that had no cord, including myself. This only further exemplifies Carl Sandburg High School's Legacy of Excellence in that we all graduated in the same place at the same time despite our individual differences. For in reality, we are all One; same eagles soaring high beyond the same skies.
I send this message in remembrance of the successful milestone we all reached exactly a year ago. We have graduated to the next chapter and I take this time to reflect on all that we once were and all that we are now. What have we done? In this past year since that day, what have we done?
Have we laughed more than cried?
Have we listened more than spoke?
Have we forgave instead of held grudges?
Have we lived at all? Have we loved?
A year has passed since that day of tremendous accomplishment. But the book of our lives has only begun. This new chapter is not yet over. As of now, we have reached the ending of only the beginning.
Wherever you are right now has the potential to be paradise. Whatever life path you choose to embark on will only add to your uniqueness and further contribute to your beauty. The answers come to only those who seek not outside themselves. Truth lies within you. Eternal Peace is within you; for it cannot be found anywhere else.
Forget not my words from exactly a year ago on this day:
If opportunity does not knock, build a door
If prayers are left unanswered, pray again
When you fall on your face, you are still moving forward
When you are attacked from behind, it means you were always ahead
Failure is impossible.
Happiness is pursuable.
Success is achievable.
And dreams can come true.
As I previously mentioned, we are all the same eagles soaring through the same sky but with different eyes, different dreams, and different goals. Regardless how different it may appear we all are, we are actually all the same; seeking the same joy and happiness from life, the same love and peace from each other, and the same wisdom and knowledge from within ourselves.
Being One with each and all, I ask to be granted the power to say these words:
Forget not where you all came from.
Leave not behind you the lessons you have learned.
Bring with you the person you should be proud of;
The person you have become
The obstacles can be overwhelming,
but fear need not be
Seek not outside yourselves
For your inner strength will set you free.
We shall not be so preoccupied with the ideal person we strive to be.
We shall not glamorize tomorrow because then it is today we are forgetting.
We shall not fall in love, we shall rise in it instead
We shall not be ungrateful, we shall acknowledge our daily bread
Let us be the light at the end of the tunnel
Let us be the hand that helps them out of the cave
Let us be the better future
Let us be all this today
Let us be the stars in the velvet sky
Let us be the eagles soaring high
We are the Miracle (:
Class of '09