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Friday, April 13, 2012
My Month in Numbers
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I do love these hexagons - they work so well for this type of page. When I start scrapping again I am going to be on trend and use some :0)ReplyDelete
Looks great x
I love the hexagon idea :) - and I'd love to see that early page. I think shaped photos must be due a comeback!ReplyDelete
Love this Louise - I too remember trimming my photos into shapes like apples and hearts and sometimes the page too! This is very on trend - I want to try hexagons now too! xReplyDelete
I LOVE this page Louise!!! Love the subtle tones and the bit of grunginess! It's a beauty!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous page...I've just done some hexagon ones too :D I love the misting and papers - it's great.ReplyDelete
Gorgeous page...I've just done some hexagon ones too :D I love the misting and papers - it's great.ReplyDelete
Such a lovely page.ReplyDelete
But isn't it a bit scray to think everything comes around again ... because then how can I ever get rid of anything? ;-O
I've pinned you on the board now: http://pinterest.com/notesonpaper/my-month-in-numbers/
Thanks for sharing.
Julie :-)
Lovin the hexagons, I've just done a layout with hexagons too! Everything seems to come around again eventually if you wait long enough (although I'm hoping it won't be permed hair again!) Great misting on your page too.ReplyDelete
Fab page loving the hexagons!ReplyDelete
Another lovely page - I may have to copy this idea too! Love the misting and the subtlety of tone on tone :)ReplyDelete
Loving the hexagons!ReplyDelete
Alison xx
Gorgeous page and I love the design.Love the butterflies so sweet:)ReplyDelete
Thank you for your lovely comments on my blog, makes me happy every time:)
Wish you a wonderful weekend,hugs Merethe
This is a gorgeous page, I love the muted colours, I find pages with gentle colours the hardest to do but this looks stunning. I especially like how you've misted a hexagon. Great way to record your month in numbers!ReplyDelete
Sorry to hear about the poorly son - rotton to be ill in the holidays. Your pages is lovely - I really like the way you've scattered them across the page like this.ReplyDelete
This is such a lovely page, love it!! Suzie xxx :)ReplyDelete
Thank you Louise for you lovely comment of my blog too. So pleased to hear you have a smash book, you will LOVE it!!!! I am totally hooked!! Have just uploaded some pics of the pages inside my Smash book if you like to tak peek. Please let me know how you get on with yours. If you are on FB there is a group called SMASH*UK, lots of ideas and other people who are hooked on them too, it would be lovely to see you there too! Suzie xxx :)ReplyDelete
Love this. All the blogs I have looked at today have natural/ muted shades too so you must be a trend setter lol keep thinking I must try hexagons but so far haven't got round to it.....maybe soon.ReplyDelete
Great layout, sorry to hear #2 has been poorly, hope he is on the road to recovery now. xxReplyDelete
I love how you've told your months in numbers on the hexagons, a great page xReplyDelete


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The Landing offers a high-quality family treatment program for men in Newport Beach, CA. To best serve our clients, The Landing provides rehabilitation services tailored for men to promote successful recovery.
Family Involvement in Treatment
At The Landing of Newport Beach, we understand that the impact of addiction can extend far beyond the afflicted individual. It is not uncommon for the lives of family members and friends to be profoundly disrupted when someone they care about develops a substance use disorder. These same people can play essential roles in supporting their loved one in recovery, but only if they also get the help they need to identify and address the damage that they have experienced as a result of their loved one's substance abuse.
To promote healing among the loved ones of clients at The Landing, we are proud to offer a monthly Family Program. These three-day events, which typically run from Wednesday through Friday, are designed to help family members develop specific tools and strategies for accomplishing the following long-term objectives:
- Taking care of themselves throughout their loved one's recovery process
- Providing the most effective support to their loved one
Our Family Program allows loved ones to meet our director as well as the therapist and/or case manager who is directly involved with their loved one's treatment. Over the three days, we provide ample time for family members to discuss individual issues with these professionals.
Understanding Our Family Program
All three days of the Family Program begin with a continental breakfast, followed by presentations by treatment professionals, group discussions, and related activities. The second day of the Family Program also features a multi-family session with family members and their loved ones who are in treatment. If the client's case manager determines that it is clinically appropriate, family members and their loved ones may also have the opportunity to spend individual time together on Thursday.
The format and content of the Family Program are focused on education, problem-solving, and solutions. Sessions are designed to be non-confrontational learning experiences. The following are among the topics that are addressed during presentations and small group activities during a typical Family Program:
- Behavioral, neurobiological, and psychological effects of addiction
- Medications, ongoing treatment options, and other medical issues involved with recovery
- Empowering families to recover from the disease of addiction
- Establishing healthy boundaries
- Insurance and other financial issues
- Emotional recovery and the family dynamic
- Best practices for treatment aftercare in recovery
- Al-Anon speaker panel
As is the case with the treatment itself, the Family Program is a structured and supportive environment in which participants can address issues that have been preventing them from functioning in a healthier and more productive manner. Just as each individual follows his own path of recovery, so, too, do all families face unique issues and challenges. With the Family Program, The Landing of Newport Beach has provided a dynamic opportunity for family members to develop the skills and capabilities that will allow them to address their specific issues, strengthen their family unit, and unite in support of their loved one.

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Kaily Zaic
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Artist, Healer, Mother
"Kaily Zaic brings her whole self to the healing process. She treats not only the body but the mind and spirit of her clients as well. Her calm, strong presence put me immediately at ease during our session. I was able to completely relax and allow Kaily to realign my body and my energy."
-Lauren Asheim
Kaily's path has been one of self discovery and learning the essence of healing and connecting with the core of unconditional love.
Through this journey she has studied and practiced various healing, spiritual and metaphysical tools to develop a practice through her own spiritual awakening and transformation.
Kaily went to Centerpoint School of Massage and Shiatsu in 2010. Over the years of practice developed an intuitive guide to work with physical and energetic aspects of helping clients work through core issues.
Kaily is also reiki certified and was initiated into the Modern Mystery Schools Empower Thyself training, gained deeper sensitivity to energy and how to work with it.
Her passions and years of study include the work of crystal energy, herbal medicine, aromatherapy, astrology, tarot and meditation.
After years of being on a healing path, she began to realize that healing is a never ending journey and started seeking the truth of why she was on it and where it was bringing her. Soon discovering the powerful force of art and the incredible healing power in creativity.


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Graduate Students
Allie Andrukonis
Allie is a masters student in Animal Science. In 2016 she graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Animal and Poultry Sciences and a B.S. in Psychology. During her time at Virginia Tech she worked for three years in a swine nutrition lab under Dr. Samer El-Kadi. Allie has also been working at a pet hotel outside of Washington DC for over two years. Her interests include increasing adoption rates in cats and dogs and teaching the public about the positive effects animals can have on mental health.
Kelsea M. Brown
Kelsea Brown (formerly Ryan) is a graduate student in the Animal Science PhD program. She currently holds a Master's degree in Experimental Psychology from SJSU and a B.S. in Psychobiology from UCLA. She has long been interested in animal behavior, cognition, and welfare. She began conducting research in 2010 at UCLA's Animal Cognition Laboratory where she developed a love for basic research approaches and an interest in the principles of learning and behavior. The Human Animal Interaction lab provides a unique outlet for her to continue the research she loves and apply her experience and education to improve animal welfare.
Before enrolling at TTU, Kelsea taught introductory Psychology courses at various community colleges in the Bay Area and worked as a Research Analyst with National Canine Research Council (NCRC), where she established a comprehensive canine behavior research library. The library summarizes and analyzes current studies in canine behavior in order to make the research more accessible to academics, the media, and the general public.
Her hobbies include watching Giants baseball, hiking in the shade, and playing hide-and-go-seek with her cat.
Ryan, K. M. (2014). Intentional weight loss among healthy women: Behavior patterns and psychological concerns. Master's Theses. doi: http://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_theses/4515
Ryan, K. M., Blumstein, D. T., Blaisdell, A. P., & Stahlman, W. D. (2012). Stimulus concordance and risk-assessment in hermit crabs (Coenobita clypeatus): Implications for attention. Behavioural Processes, 91, 26-29.
Megan Arant
Megan is a graduate student in Animal Science at Texas Tech. She received her B.A. in Anthrozoology (the study of the human-animal bond) at Carroll College in 2016. She was the first student at Carroll to receive the PJ/Hart Loving Bond Award for her unique appreciation and understanding of the human-animal bond. During her time at Carroll, Megan has worked with foster dogs helping them become more adoptable and also gained experience training working dog tasks (including service, therapy, and scent detection). Her interests stem from her background in modern science-based dog training. She hopes to further her knowledge on how humans and animals can help each other.
Human-Animal Interaction Lab
AddressTexas Tech University, Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Box 42141, Lubbock, TX 79409


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Mind numbing dread seems to whelm me whenever the opportunity to meet a rising star crosses my path, especially one that has been massively over hyped to the point that it is impossible to judge what if there is any real critical acclaim or am I [we] just audience to a really effective PR machine whose product we have accepted without questioning it's validity.This was the case when I sat down to interview the 19 year old Wangechi [ Wang -ay-shee] about her foray into music scene with her first release the Consume #ChakulaYaSoul mixtape. Wangechi has been able come from literally nowhere to be front and centre, the most buzz- worthy new artist in Nairobi right now; and all this from 3 tracks that were released 5 months ago! My first impression of Wangechi is that she is confident.. not cocky but in the right mixture that one needs to survive as artist for more than standard 15 mins in the spotlight.
Here's a summary of her Waabehtv. Interview
Name: Wangeche
Age: 19
Album: Consume: #ChakulaYaSoul
Liner Notes: Executive Producer: Kevin Provoke, features collaborations with Rabbit, Alex Big Soul,
Sounds Like: Everything you loved about old school hip hop, but with a freshness that makes it relevant to 2013. #Consume: Chakula Ya Soul is the perfect cocktail of life as seen through the curious eyes of a young female African MC, Diggable Planets, memories of dungarees, box-haircuts, braids and touching similarity to the unpretentious coolness of Jaden Smith. While she can obviously sing better than your garden variety reality TV show winner… #ChakulaYaSoul is primarily a showcase of witty wordplay, quick delivery and biting lyricism.
Why you Should Care: check the some of the feedback:
"cutting edge and is going to push the boundaries of hip hop in KE. Soulful vintage, it's like really really fine wiiiiiiiiiine" – Chris Adwar ( Producer, Artist)
"probably the most outstanding work I have heard from Kenya this Year" – [VDJ Space [ Dj,] Producer]
"She's the next big thing" – Kato Change [ Guitarist, Artist]
si this one @W_angechi jus made my day #Chakula_Ya_Soul still #Consumin' it. . ..
— S.S.A Aydie (@aydie500) August 1, 2013
#ChakulaYaSoul #Consume mixxtape is amazing..we need more of this..
— Mundi ™ (@_maich) July 26, 2013
Other Details: Currently in Uni pursuing an Economics degree!!… is Single…but not ready to mingle [ or so she says!]
Ratings : 5 gotas [ Fist Bumps] .
Verdict: One of those classic albums that shape an entire generation, I would put it alongside Ksouth Nairoberry and Nairobism! It is also FREE!
Watch the interview Here
Listen and Download here
Grab the album artwork below
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This competency can be challenged at any time after you enter clinic. It does not have to be completed during an OS rotation and can be done during an open clinic session.
The competency consists of the observation of a surgical extraction.
You must inform the resident or faculty that you are challenging your competency prior to the appointment beginning. The X-code can be planned chair-side.
Observation, from beginning to end, will result in a passing grade. There is no grading criteria published by the school for this competency.


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Recruiting Caregivers- Update on Our Beta Testing…..Give it a Try!
Having trouble recruiting good caregivers that meet your ideal requirements?
We know, we all know. It's an ongoing, never-ending issue. It's generational, monetary, certification related and much much more.
After 9 years of hearing our clients talk about the challenges of finding caregivers, we decided to try something new. (About 3 months ago)
Results: It works great for some, not for others. The greatness depends on where you are located, and the insanity of your criteria for qualified workers, and your pay rate.
Here are our findings:
- Metro and large population areas of course are the best for our recruiting program. Rural areas and Hawaii for instance, are not so good.
- New York, Florida, Philadelphia, Chicago, most of California, Phoenix, and other large metros work great!
- You must know your numbers.
- How much are you spending on job ads right now? Indeed, Zip, Craiglist, FB etc….total it up. Is it more than $600 per month?
- Is it worth it? How many people have you hired from those ads who are ACTIVELY working for you now?
- Let's decrease that monthly spend.
- Do you have a dedicated staff member who will, without fail, and asap, follow up with each recruited lead? If not, there's a big hunk of your problem. Dedicate a staff member, hold them accountable. We have found that sometimes (not always) the pain associated with finding good caregivers is largely associated with a poor process on the part of the office taking the incoming applicants. It's a tough job, but someone needs to be fully responsive and accountable.
- Did you know that a lot of these caregivers (it is 2017 by the way) respond faster and better by text? That's right. So, we partnered with a team/system that will allow us to real-time text with any caregiver who is interested in the position applied for. SHA-ZAM. And, it's on your desktop. And, it's organized. Not perfect, but BETTER! Some of you use a system that will allow one way texting (we love that but sometimes you need a response to your text, right?). This program allows 2-way real-time communication 24/7. Get 'em in the door!
- Requirements. Easy partner. This is a $10 an hour job….go easy. We know that most of you are in a state that requires your caregivers to meet certain criteria- CNA, HHA, CHHA, whatever you call it, we get it. You need them to have a car, a drivers license? Ok, no problem. But, if you are in NYC- Manhattan- chances are many will not have either. You know the drill. So wherever you can go EASIER on requirements, the better.
- Pay rate. Just let me say this about that. If you are paying 0.25 less than your competitor on the low end of your hourly rates…..you are going to get a lot of NO. Jack it up a bit. I know the margins aren't great, but if you want better caregivers, you need to pay more. Increase your rate by $1.00 per hour, or 0.50. A client who needs care and loves your staff is not going to leave you over a small increase.
- Our system works really well, and with a few tweaks, it will continue to get better.
- Can we weed out every non-qualified person who states that they are qualified? NO.
- Can we MAKE people show up for interviews? NO
- Are people a little crazy? Um, yes.
- Can we make it better and do it cheaper? Heck yes.
So although we will never replace the other awesome services that are out there, I would encourage you to do your own beta test of our system and see how well it works for you!
Here's what our program looks like:
Wanna give it a go? Email me at [email protected] or call us at 888-404-1513
Valerie VanBooven RN BSN
Valerie's motto and favorite saying is: "Impact is not created by big budgets, impact is created by innovative marketing ideas!"
Valerie is a Registered Nurse and the author of three books, Aging Answers (2003), The Senior Solution (2007) and Priceless Caregiving (2009). Her adventure in internet marketing began as a self-promotion experiment and ended up becoming a full time marketing consulting business for the elder care market.
Valerie has appeared on national television (Today Show), has hosted her own local radio show, and has been interviewed for dozens of publications and radio shows across the country regarding her business and the business of elder care.
She fast became the foremost authority in driving sales via the internet, seminars, and e-mail for senior service providers and elder care entrepreneurs.While Valerie's best known for her expertise in marketing, her students share that her biggest impact comes from her ability to make things happen quickly, even on a small budget.
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Volume 2, Issue 4, December 2017, Page: 145-151
Determinants of Uptake of Health Insurance Cover Among Adult Patients Attending Bungoma County Referral Hospital
Nathan Lukhale Masengeli, School of Medicine and Health Science, Kenya Methodist University, Nairobi, Kenya
Wanja Mwaura-Tenambergen, School of Medicine and Health Science, Kenya Methodist University, Nairobi, Kenya
Joseph Mutai, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya
Ben Wafula Simiyu, Kenya Medical Training College, Eldoret, Kenya
Wanja Mwaura-Tenambergen, School of Medicine and Health Science, Kenya Methodist University, Nairobi, Kenya
Joseph Mutai, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya
Ben Wafula Simiyu, Kenya Medical Training College, Eldoret, Kenya
Received: Apr. 19, 2017; Accepted: May 15, 2017; Published: Jul. 12, 2017
DOI: 10.11648/j.hep.20170204.11 View 2164 Downloads 170
Health insurance is currently being considered as a mechanism for promoting progress to Universal health Coverage and reducing out-of-pocket payments in many African countries including Kenya which is prompting the use of NHIF. In Kenya, penetration of health insurance is 20% and 11% in Bungoma County. The main objective of the study was to establish the scheme-related factors influencing uptake of health insurance cover among patients attending Bungoma County Referral hospital. The study adopted across sectional descriptive survey of 300 systematically sampled patients, 4 purposively sampled departmental heads in Bungoma County Referral Hospital and all the 5 insurance company branch managers. Data was collected using questionnaires administered and Key Informant Interview schedule. Crude odds ratio was used to establish association between ownership of health insurance and scheme-related factors. Findings showed that 37% of patients owned health insurance covers mostly public health insurance cover (NHIF). Ownership of health insurance covers increased with age, household income, education levels, awareness of insurance benefits and concepts. Covers were also more prevalent among married patients. Ownership of health insurance covers increased 12.5 times with affordability of covers premiums. Stock-out of essential drugs and supplies and longer waiting time in covered health facilities discouraged enrollment to schemes.
Health Insurance Cover, Patient-Factors, Cover Benefits, Cover Accessibility, Perceived Cover Quality
To cite this article
Nathan Lukhale Masengeli, Wanja Mwaura-Tenambergen, Joseph Mutai, Ben Wafula Simiyu, Determinants of Uptake of Health Insurance Cover Among Adult Patients Attending Bungoma County Referral Hospital, International Journal of Health Economics and Policy. Vol. 2, No. 4, 2017, pp. 145-151. doi: 10.11648/j.hep.20170204.11
Copyright © 2017 Authors retain the copyright of this article.
This article is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
This article is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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New Balkh Governor Officially Takes Over
Tolo News: Mohammad Ishaq Rahgozar, who was among three candidates recommended for the Balkh governor's post, officially took over the reins on Thursday. Rahgozar was appointed to the position based on a decree issued by President Ashraf Ghani. Former Balkh governor Atta Mohammad Noor, who addressed a ceremony to introduce the new governor, thanked the president


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Girl To Know: Coco Gordon Moore
Despite the fame projected onto her by her parents (Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth), Coco Gordon Moore is a distinct artist on her own. Moore has done multiple art shows, has been a member of a few different bands, and has published several chapbooks. Moore's work revolves around women, and she uses her artistic platform to spread awareness to sexual violence and gender inequality.
" I feel like sometimes I write about my exhaustion of being viewed as a whore or a Madonna, or
a victim that has to be saved — just view me as a person and not these different things. It's an
exhausting game that I don't want to play. All women experience this, not just me, so I'm hoping
that my words can make someone feel comfortable or like they can relate." (Paper Magazine)
Moore's paintings and drawings are text-based, often with ambiguous phrases pieced together. The art is somewhat representative of the mix of feelings, thoughts, and drawings of a personal diary.
Just as it should be, Moore believes that art should be accessible to everyone and sells her drawings and paintings on a sliding scale. Since Moore's art is centered around women, she makes pieces affordable for them in order to reach an audience that can relate to her art.
"Historically, art has profited off the voices of women and people of colour, but those aren't the people who can usually afford to buy it. Artists — and usually white male artists — are the ones who already have money, too. I hate that. But I'm just trying to make work that speaks to women, and is actually affordable for them. And it's kind of worked out because I sold some pieces to a woman who could only afford to pay a little, and then I sold my work to a man who paid full price." (Coco Gordon Moore, Oyster Magazine)
Moore's art is based on social awareness, and the proceeds from her chapbooks has been donated to various organizations such as the Massachusetts Bail Fund, No Means No, and Women of Color Against Violence.
Aside from making art, Moore has modelled on high-end runways (Eckhaus Latta) and posed fordesigner campaigns (Proneza Schouler, Marc Jacobs).
Moore's most recent chapbook is titled "Today I Hate the Sun", and is contained with poems and a cover that features a self-portrait of herself that she drew in kindergarten. The proceeds will go to the Brooklyn Community Bail Fund, which will help pay bail for those who cannot afford it and protests the unfair system of cash bail.


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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN MIND arrived yesterday, always a welcome event here. Two articles in this issue might be of interest. One article describes how brain-imaging experiments show that self-consciousness in teenagers might be affected by changes in brain anatomy. A particular part of the brain is more active in teens than adults, hypothetically because the teens are in the process of developing "a more socially constructed sense of self." As the brain matures, activity in that part of the brain decreases, possibly because the young adults are then better at self-reflection. Another article is about play: how "free, imaginative play is crucial for normal social, emotional, and cognitive development," and the serious consequences of not playing when young.
HANG UP BEFORE CROSSING. A New York Times article notes research indicating that preteens, street-crossing, and cell-phone talking can be a bad mix. In a simulation, children on the phone had a 43 percent higher risk of a virtual accident. Read it.
THE GIFTED EXCHANGE, a blog by Laura Vanderkam about gifted children, schooling, parenting, and other topics, features Carolyn K, webmistress of Hoagies' Gifted Education Page, the massive online resource on the topic of giftedness and twice-exceptionality. Find out what Carolyn K has experienced in the 12 years she's been doing the website; read the blog.
KNOW A BRIGHT SCIENCE STUDENT? The 2009 Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge is a competition for those in grades 5 through 8. According to the sponsors, entrants are invited to create a short video about a specific scientific concept relating to innovative solutions for everyday life; four particular everyday problems are offered as starting points. Find more information. (For more contests and awards, see Hoagies'.)
UNBALANCED CHILDHOOD. Science Daily reports on a study from Tel Aviv University linking anxiety disorders with balance problems. The researchers say that the link can be assessed at an early age, giving hope that the issue can be alleviated. The researchers, according to the article, imply that the connection is two-way; physical treatment for balance problems can alleviate anxiety in children. Read the article.
TOO COOL NOT TO MENTION. Science Daily also reported this cool fact: babies just two or three days old can detect music's beat. It's called "beat induction," and it's a uniquely human trait, according to the article. Rock on!
ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL EDUCATION. A clever article in Education Week uses an interesting canine analogy for education performance standards: "If someone tried to set up a national program to teach every dog to do everything that various breeds are able to do, the Humane Society and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals would have them in court in a New York minute. But when authorities mandate one-size-fits-all performance standards for kids, and the standards aren't met, it's the kids and teachers, not the standards, that get blamed." The author, a retired teacher and professor, offers six suggestions for improving the educational system. Read the article.
WRIGHTSLAW is 10 years old this year, notes the current edition of Special Ed Advocate, and in this week's issue you can read the top 10 articles, topics, cases, and blog posts of 2008 -- along with some truly amazing usage statistics for their website. Read it.
POPULARITY AND GENETICS. It might be true, according to newly published findings. Our place in the social network is supposedly influenced at least in part by our genes. Maybe this finding will offer perspective to some kids and consolation to others. Read the Science Daily report.
THIS WEEK'S EDWEEK CHAT is "Working with Students with Autism," and scheduled for Wednesday at 4pm EST. Act fast to submit questions. Find out more.
TEACHERS' RESOURCE REVISITED. We mentioned Teacher Tube in our monthly briefing awhile ago, but saw an update today; it now has over 200,000 regular users and 54,000 videos. The site is for teachers to share videos and model lessons. According to an article in today's Dallas News, some teachers are now "rock stars." Read the article.
FLORIDA SMART KIDS ARE SHORTCHANGED. That's the contention of an article in the St. Petersburg Times. Many of Florida's brightest kids, says the article, are bored in school. The writer reached his conclusion while interviewing some of those gifted kids at a "Future Cities" competition to design "the coolest cities," and puts his assertions in the context of NCLB and Florida achievement test scores. Read the article.
AD/HD MEDS AND HALLUCINATIONS? That's right -- Reuters reported today that US government researchers have found that common meds for treating AD/HD may, in some patients, cause hallucinations, psychosis, and mania. While the number of children experiencing these side effects in clinical trials has been small, there were no such events in children taking placebos. Find the article.
VIDEO GAMES -- ONE MORE TIME. A new study, according to Science Daily, indicates that when college students play more video games, the quality of their social relationships goes down. Not answered is the question of whether kids who already have social problems tend to play more video games in the first place -- so don't bet on causality here. Read it.
SURE, YOU WANTED KIDS AND NOT A DOG. And you're paying for it. The UK Telegraph says that the cost of raising a child from birth to age 21 is now £194,000 (US$272,000 based on today's exchange rate), and as much as £323,000 (US$452,000) if parents opt for private schools. And raising gifted or twice-exceptional kids? Don't even try to calculate...
MORE ITEMS as the week goes on...
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN MIND arrived yesterday, always a welcome event here. Two articles in this issue might be of interest. One article describes how brain-imaging experiments show that self-consciousness in teenagers might be affected by changes in brain anatomy. A particular part of the brain is more active in teens than adults, hypothetically because the teens are in the process of developing "a more socially constructed sense of self." As the brain matures, activity in that part of the brain decreases, possibly because the young adults are then better at self-reflection. Another article is about play: how "free, imaginative play is crucial for normal social, emotional, and cognitive development," and the serious consequences of not playing when young.
ALONG WITH THE BIENNIAL WORLD CONFERENCE for Gifted and Talented Children this August in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland Gifted Contacts is sponsoring a Youth Summit Vancouver 2009, according to one of our good subscribers (thanks, Louise). The international event is geared for gifted students ages 15–18 and is being held at the University of British Columbia. The chairperson of the Youth Summit says that they are already registering students from around the world, including Germany, New Zealand, China, Singapore, and Afghanistan. Information about the Summit is included in the World Conference brochure -- look hard or else visit http://www.worldgifted2009.com/.
KNOWING OUR CHILDREN. A New York Times Magazine blog, "Motherlode," asks whether we really know our children, and then suggests that, for parents, "there is often a mismatch between what we see when we look at our children, and what is really there." The writer relates stories of parents who don't notice patterns of behavior until an educator comments on them, or until a child asks for help with the behavior; or missing AD/HD for years, all-the-while just urging the child to try harder. The reasons? We're too close, and we sometimes we don't want to acknowledge certain things. Reading the article gave us flashbacks to some of our omissions of observation and reasoning. You can feel guilty too, if you read the article.
REMEMBER THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE, and the faces on the fronts of all of the engines? British researchers have developed a video DVD called The Transporters that uses a similar technique to get autistic children to look at faces and learn about emotions. Vehicle such as trams, cable cars, and tractors are fronted with faces of highly expressive actors. An NPR report this week relates successful results from the use of the DVD; you may also see an excerpt from the DVD at NPR's site.
STRESS AND ASTHMA. An international study by researchers in New Zealand has found that stress in childhood -- psychosocial, physical, or mental -- are associated with an increased risk of developing asthma later in life. Whether the link is causal is unclear, although, according to the lead researcher, "Chronic stress and mental disorders are known to be associated with deleterious changes in stress hormone pathways and in immune responses, leading to inflammation."
Read the Reuters article.
MENSA RECOGNIZES GIFTEDNESS PROFESSIONALS. The organization Mensa has awarded Miraca Gross with its Lifetime Achievement Award for 2008. Gross is a professor of gifted education at the University of New South Wales, Australia, and long-time contributor to the field of giftedness. This award is presented every other year by the Mensa in recognition of a lifetime of contributions to the field of intelligence and related subjects. Read the announcement. In addition, Deborah Ruf is the current winner of the organization's Intellectual Benefits Award, which recognizes the application of intellectual abilities that result in tangible benefit to society. Ruf is the founder of Educational Options, an author, and a frequent presenter. Read Mensa's announcement. Subscribers to 2e Newsletter may find our coverage of some of Ruf's NAGC sessions in the subscriber-only area of the 2e Newsletter website. Thanks to OGTOC for bringing these awards to our attention.
AUTISTIC VERSUS "NORMAL." The BBC reports on UK researchers who contend that children diagnosed with autism have severe versions of character traits shared by many other, presumably "normal," children. So the traits, according to the article, do not begin and end on the autism spectrum, but continue into the population of children as a whole. A quote from one of the researchers: "Clinicians and those involved in education need to aware that there are children who do not have autism but who nevertheless have somewhat elevated levels of autistic traits - our research suggests that these children are at slightly greater risk of developing behavioural and emotional problems." Read the article.
MORE ON THE "GIFTED" LABEL. We've reported previously on the ruckus over the Washington Post's reportage that the MCPS schools were dropping the gifted label, and on the schools' response to the article. (See our posts from the weeks of January 4th and December 14th.) The debate over the label, however, continues on the pages of the Post. You can read more about how advocates for the gifted and school officials feel about the gifted label at the Post's website. You can even take a poll about whether you feel the gifted label should be dropped. (Over 10,000 people have voted as of the date of this posting.)
RESOURCES FOR HARD-CORE BRAIN FREAKS. This month's issue of Brain in the News from the Dana Foundation brings pointers to a couple of sites that might be of interest to parents, educators, and clinicians who are seriously interested in brain research. One is a blog called "Brain Windows," focusing on new tools for examining the brain; be advised that the discussion is often technical (eg, "Update: Structure of G-CaMP2"). The other is a series of online videos from the Society of Neuroscience -- dozens of interviews with "eminent and senior scientists" in the area of neuroscience.
GIFTED EDUCATION PRESS QUARTERLY. Want to hear why Maurice Fisher has been publishing a journal/newsletter on gifted education for over 20 years? Who else but Michael Shaughnessy interviews Mr. Fisher on his goals for the quarterly and the contents of the most recent issue. Read the interview.
GIFTED ED: CLUSTER VS. PULL-OUT. An article in the Arizona Republic explains how some Arizona schools cluster young gifted students within the classroom rather than providing pull-out services, where students leave the classroom. The director of gifted education for the Paradise Valley Unified School District, Dina Brulles, says in the article that "the practice of cluster grouping provides full-time academic services to gifted students with minimal budget implications." Read more about the practice.
NEGLECTING THE GIFTED? EdNews.org's Michael Shaughnessy interviewed psychologist, professor, and SENG board member Steve Pfeiffer this week, soliciting Pfeiffer's opinions on the book about child giftedness he recently edited, the unmet social/emotional needs of gifted children, identifying gifted children, and his work with SENG. Read the interview.
LEARNING OUTSIDE THE BOX. We were in the car driving through Wisconsin last weekend and heard a "To the Best of Our Knowledge" program from NPR on the topic of learning outside the box. The program turned out to be a re-broadcast, but it's interesting listening regardless. Moderator Jim Fleming talks to experts such as author/speaker Jonathan Mooney, alternative education advocate Matt Hearn, and author and professor Michael Piechowski, who talked about the intensity with which gifted children experience their lives. Hear it.
MIND CANDY. In a recent Frazz cartoon, the good janitor and Caulfield discussed the definition of insanity... and expectations. Read it.
BRAIN RESEARCH PROGRESS REPORT. The Dana Alliance has published the 2009 Progress Report on Brain Research, highlighting recent work in a variety of fields, some of which might be of interest to those who raise, counsel, or educate twice-exceptional children. Among others, the report includes sections on brain research entitled:
- Perspectives on Substance Abuse
- The Quest for Better Schizophrenia Treatment
- The Obesity Problem
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury [from a perspective of war-induced TBI rather than childhood TBI]
MONEY FOR IDEA. Here's the headline from a CEC (Council for Exceptional Children) Policy Brief: "Economic Recovery Package Proposes Historic Infusion of Money to IDEA." Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act includes "unprecedented increases for IDEA Grants to States" and other programs. Through CEC's website you can, as CEC urges, "Take Action Now to Show Your Support!"
THE FINE ART OF CONVERSATION. An NPR story describes a young man who can tell you pi to 100 digits but, like many kids with Asperger's, doesn't do well with chitchat. The story describes a course developed at Baltimore's Kennedy Krieger Institute that helps kids with mild autism improve their social skills. Find the article.
DON'T LIKE DRUGS for AD/HD? An article this week in US News and World Report describes how behavioral therapy and parental retraining can be alternatives to meds. Now, we have always thought that the American Way involved getting results instantly, preferably from an aerosol can or a pill. But if you don't believe that, read the article. (As of this posting, there were 10 reader comments posted for the article, including some relating parental experiences with twice-exceptional children with AD/HD and one that labels pediatricians who prescribe meds for AD/HD as "drug-dealers.")
GIFTED STUDENTS AS "SPECIAL NEEDS." Steven Pfeiffer, a professor at Florida State, says that gifted children require just as much attention and educational resources to thrive in school as do other students whose physical, behavioral, emotional or learning needs require special accommodations. Pfeiffer also acknowledges what those in the 2e community know -- that gifted students can often be perplexing and challenging. According to Florida State, a key area of Pfeiffer's research has been finding ways to best identify children who are gifted. He has developed a "Gifted Rating Scale" measuring aptitude in intellectual ability, academic ability, creativity, artistic talent, leadership, and motivation. Read the news release.
READING RESOURCE FOR THE "PRINT DISABLED." The non-profit organization Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic offers the nation's largest collection of audio textbooks, almost 47,000 works, according to a the San Louis Obispo, California, New Times. The fee-based service provides digital versions of tomes such as "Applied Calculus" which can be downloaded onto computers, MP3 players, or cell phones. Know a high-ability student who could benefit because he/she has dyslexia, visual impairments, or LDs? Read the article, or go to the organization's website.
TAMARA FISHER, in her most recent blog entry at edweek.org, writes about the job that the nation's education colleges are doing to prepare teachers of the gifted. She notes that only 81 US colleges or universities offer coursework in gifted education. [And the number offering coursework in educating the twice-exceptional is far fewer.] In the blog, Fisher describes the experience of a teacher-in-training in terms of trying to become knowledgeable about gifted education -- and offers a few tips of her own on how to educate future teachers about giftedness. Read the blog entry.
CHALLENGE THOSE GIFTED STUDENTS. The Oracle Foundation has announced the ThinkQuest Narrative Competition 2009, a new educational competition. The competition is now open to teams of students, ages 9-19. Teams are invited to use OEF's ThinkQuest Projects platform to publish their ideas on topics of global importance, ranging from world hunger to environmental issues. Details on enrollment, deadlines, and prizes are here.
ATTENTION RESEARCH UPDATE. David Rabiner's latest report on AD/HD research concerns how girls with AD/HD adjust during adolescence. According to Rabiner, the study authors extend previous work by "examining outcomes in multiple domains of functioning and focusing on the frequency of positive adjustments." The study should be here; allow a few days for it to be posted.
MANNERS? OR "SOCIAL SKILLS"? An MD (and presumably a pediatrician) describes in a New York Times column how he treated a very rude child for years, and uses that experience to explore manners in children, the parents' role in instilling manners, and what various experts (professors of pediatrics, Miss Manners) have to say on the topic. The MD concludes: "a child who learns to manage a little courtesy, even under the pressure of a visit to the doctor, is a child who is operating well in the world, a child with a positive prognosis." Read the column.
STORIES OF SUCCESSFUL ADVOCACY. In the January 13th edition of Wrightslaw's Special Ed Advocate, the Wrights provide stories of parents, teachers, and advocates who have achieved success. Need some inspiration as you advocate for that gifted or twice-exceptional child? Read the issue.
2e AND IDAHO'S TEACHER OF THE YEAR. The words "twice exceptional" were used recently in mainstream media reportage of Idaho's Teacher of the Year award. Robin Sly, according to news reports, focuses on 2e kids. Read a news account; read the Idaho State Department of Education announcement.
MORE ITEMS as the week progresses...
"BEST VALUE" COLLEGES. Sending that gifted/talented or twice-exceptional kid to college soon? USA Today and the Princeton Review have released their list of 2009 "Best Value Colleges." The best value in private schools: Swarthmore. The best value in public schools: University of Virginia. Read the USA Today coverage.
IDEA 2004 AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY. T.H.E. Journal points out that a single-word change to IDEA 2004 has made many more K-12 students eligible for assistive technology. The change: whether the student "requires" A.T. or "needs" it. Read the article, and thanks to LD Online for the pointer.
SMART KIDS WITH LD is soliciting nominations for its "Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Youth Achievement Award," a $1000 recognition for a student 19 or younger "who has demonstrated initiative, talent and determination resulting in a notable accomplishment in any field - including art, music, science, math, athletics or community service." The deadline is January 31st. Find out more.
DAVIDSON INSTITUTE MAKES THE NEWS. The Boston Globe carried a story on January 8th about a gifted 12-year-old Massachusetts inventor who has: won $10,000 for his design of a dome-shaped shelter for a "trash-to-treasure" contest; won prizes for his poetry; and founded a nonprofit organization. The young man and his family have evidently been involved with the Institute for a number of years. The Institute provides encouragement and support for highly gifted young people. Read the article. Find out more about the Davidson Institute for Talent Development (DITD).
THE EDGIES ARE BACK! Each year, the Edge Foundation asks dozens of prominent thinkers to respond to a provocative question. This year's question is, "What will change everything?" The Edgies have, as a group, very varied backgrounds and professions, and as a result some (but not very many) of the responses are relevant to giftedness, child development, or neuroscience. One perennial Edgie is Alison Gopnik, a UC/Berkeley psycholgist who a year or two ago wrote a response about infants that included some charmng quotes. (About infantile awareness and experiencing the world, she wrote: "I think that, for babies, every day is first love in Paris. Every wobbly step is skydiving, every game of hide and seek is Einstein in 1905.") This year, she writes about "Never-ending Childhood." (And remember, this is in response to "What will change everything?") Also included is Howard Gardner of Harvard ("multiple intelligences" and surely familiar to the 2e Newsletter audience). Gardner's response is titled "Cracking Open the Lockbox of Talent," and he posits that the combination of genetics, neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and the psychology of motivation may change everything by allowing us to understand genius. Other responses you might enjoy:
- Leo Chapula, "Controlling Brain Plasticity" (remember: "change everything")
- Mahzarin Banaji, "Understanding the Mind," on the recency and results of true brain science
- Eric Kandel, "Biological Markers for Mental Illness"
- Betsy Devine, "Happiness," which supposes that high-powered promotion of happiness can change everything
TEACHING SOCIAL SKILLS to those with high-functioning autism is the topic of an article in the Baltimore Sun. In a 16-week program, "two psychologists provide intensive behavior therapy that teaches children how to read visual cues, understand emotions and take an interest in others," according to the article. The program combines classroom therapy with field trips, teaching children to describe their emotions; recognize consequences of their behavior; and how to make eye contact, among other skills. Read the article.
GOT A SMART KID WHO FRITTERS AWAY TIME and daydreams during testing? Try offering pre-chewed pencils, which supposedly are less likely to wind up in your student's mouth, precipitating daydreaming. According to the UK Daily Telegraph, the firm offering the pencils, Concentrate, also offers other products to help children at school, especially in reducing distractions in class. Read the article. Find the product website.
MCPS AND THE GIFTED LABEL. We noted in this blog (see the post from the week of December 14th) and our monthly email briefing the article a few weeks ago in the Washington Post entitled "Montgomery Erasing Gifted Label." The Montgomery County, Maryland, Public School Board has issued a clarifying statement to allay the fears that the County would no longer identify students as GT. In fact, according to the statement, MCPS has a pilot program in place at two elementary schools that provides GT services without labeling students. Whether this practice extends county-wide will apparently depend on stakeholder input and future board policy decisions. Read the statement.
INVENTING WITH BUBBLE WRAP. We mentioned this contest a while ago -- for young inventors in grades 5 through 8 to demonstrate their creativity and ingenuity by designing an invention that incorporates the use of Bubble Wrap(R) brand cushioning. Now the company has announced three finalists. Their inventions: a chart that helps stroke survivors gauge their recovering strength and helps guide their rehabilitation progress; a swing for children with movement disorders that provides adjustable back and neck support using different amounts of Bubble Wrap(R) brand cushioning; and an interchangeable flash card system to help make learning fun for children. Read more.
RULES FROM WRIGHTSLAW. Pete Wright discloses in this week's Special Ed Advocate four rules he used in bringing up his kids. Too strict? You be the judge. Find the rules and find out how his kids turned out.
MORE HOMESCHOOLERS. USA Today reported today that there are now 1.5 million homeschooled kids in this country, up 74 percent in 10 years. Read more about the survey.
A PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR "EXCEPTIONALLY GIFTED"? That's what the Minnetonka, Minnesota school district proposes. Find out more about the plan and the district's "High Potential Services Department."
SERVICE ANIMALS we've covered in 2e Newsletter include dogs for kids with Asperger's, but the New York Times, in Sunday's Magazine, describes how a blind woman uses a miniature horse as a guide; how a man struggling with psychosis and rage uses a parrot to calm him down when he starts to get out of control; and how a woman with anxiety problems (agoraphobia, panic attacks) is able to go out in public because of her macaque monkey who also helps her shop and will "give five" to passers-by. The article also covers reactions to and limits on "unusual" service animals. Read the article.
PRESSURE ON ASIAN STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE? An article in the San Jose Mercury News relays the supposed "Asian grade scale":
A = Average; B = Bad; C = Catastrophe; D = Disowned; F = Forever Forgotten.
The article probes the issue of high expectations on Asian-American students at Mission High in the San Jose, California, area, the consequences of those expectations in terms of stress, burnout, depression -- and cheating. Also covered: how the school is reacting. Read the article.
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Hi everyone... My name is Alek (everyone: Hi Alek!) and I've been a filmoholic for the last 26 years (since I was about 3). This addiction has always played a very important part in my life and as a true junkie I would like to take you, dear readers, on this trip with me.


text: Using 2014's street protests in Ferguson, Mo., as a framing device, Craig Atkinson's documentary looks at the growing militarization of America's police force. He checks in with small towns that are snapping up surplus military equipment, including massive armored personnel carriers and high-tech body armor. (The glut of this war-ready material is a byproduct of our ramp-down in Iraq and Afghanistan.) But it's not just equipment: Atkinson's film suggests that certain training programs create an us-against-them mentality that further emphasizes the "war" mentality of policing. One for-hire trainer explains to a room full of law-enforcement personnel that "[superior] violence is your tool." But not always, as we see in a disturbing raid on one man's house, where the extreme amount of force hardly matches the crime in question.


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The Neurodevelopmental Service assesses and diagnoses neurodevelopmental disorders. These include Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The service also diagnoses Dyspraxia if the young person has one of the other disorders as well.
Dimensions Tool
The Dimensions Tool is a web-based app that will help you to find well being support in the Coventry and Warwickshire area, that is specific to your needs, or someone else's needs.


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Add Meaning to Life like Meredith Iler
The Bible records the words of Jesus during one of his preaching acts saying, "what does it profit a man to gain the whole world at the loss of his soul?",it is not many people who actually contemplate on these words of the Holy Scripture. This, however, it very relevant and applicable in today's world, people are obsessed with the appearance of things, including themselves that they completely ignore the need to maintain the beauty of the soul as well. But fortunately, Meredith Iler, the founder and Chairman Emeritus of Helping a Hero Organization, and people like her still exist who value the wellness of the soul over the material things.
Meredith is an example to behold, she has dedicated her entire life to the support of the military, she took the initiative to form this non-profit, non-partisan organization that caters to restoring the lives of the wounded soldiers who injured themselves in the War at Terror. The board of directors along with Meredith Iler aim to customising houses according to the needs of the wounded soldiers.
They make adaptive houses by coordinating with veteran developers and home planners to build houses in a way that will keep in mind the special needs of the wounded military personnel; for instance, they make provisions for the easy movement of wheel chairs for someone who may have had his legs amputated. The Helping a Hero endeavours to slowly involve the entire community in the noble work of generosity and helping the wounded heroes of Houston and other places as a return favour for the kind of sacrifice they make for the common man.
This organizations mission deserves accolade, they believe in 'empowering heroes, one home at a time'. This is something that should inspire all the people of a community to try and make their little contribution in order to make the lives of those people a little better who had taken the responsibility to protect your lives.
Charity is one of those things that add meaning to your existence; you may have all the luxuries in life exclusively for yourself, but the kind of satisfaction you get when you are able to help a person in need gives a sense of accomplishment altogether . A virtue by nature, charity is taught by all religions in world; it could be said to be a way of thanking God for all that He has given you. The blessings and love that you earn when you help the truly needy person is worth all the efforts that you put in.
It is important that all parents and guardians make it a point to inculcate the attitude for charity right from their childhood, so that they too can become responsible individuals in the future; because as they say 'Charity begins at home'. The more self giving individual you are, the happier you and more content you are with your life. You are sure to find the true meaning to your life once you start doing things for others unconditionally.


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NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Infinity Property & Casualty cut its price range and delayed the debut of its stock by one day until Wednesday in a sign of a troubled start for the market for initial public offerings in 2003.
The Birmingham, Ala.-based auto insurance firm is slated to be the year's first IPO.
Infinity Property & Casualty IPCC, -1.23% now plans to sell 12.4 million shares at $18 to $20 per share; previously its price range was $21 to $23 per share. CS First Boston and Merrill Lynch are leading the deal. The IPO is now expected to price on Tuesday and trade on Wednesday, a day later than planned.
Elsewhere in the IPO market, CS First Boston banker Frank Quattrone has been placed on administrative leave after the architect of dozens of tech IPO in the 1990s received a Well's notice of legal action against him by regulators. See full story.
This year marks the first time since 1974 in which no stocks went public in January, according to Thomson Financial. Shares of Provident Financial PFS, -0.46% had their debut on Jan. 16, but industry watchers don't consider the $615 million deal an IPO in the strict sense because it was a so-called "best efforts" conversion from a mutually owned structure, with no underwriting syndicate or estimated price range.
Infinity is running into similar problems as Safety Insurance Group SAFT, -0.39%, another auto insurer that was forced to cut its price before getting to market last year. See full story.
"At 1.2 times book value, Infinity may suffer from the same pricing sensitivity that surfaced during Safety Insurance's IPO," said Renaissance Capital, which runs the IPO Plus Fund IPOSX. "But Infinity should still garner enough institutional interest to complete its offering, even if is required to do so at a lower price." See IPO of the Week.
The IPO from underwriters CS First Boston and Merrill Lynch is a spinoff of American Financial Group AFG, +1.64%.
American Financial Group's longtime owner is dealmaker Carl Lindner, 80, a veteran financier who converts distressed companies into profit-makers.
American Financial Group is selling all of the IPO shares and stands to get $279 million (minus underwriting fees). American Financial will take in an additional $42 million if the underwriter's over-allotment is exercised in full (1.86 million shares) plus another $55 million for the repayment of a promissory note issued to Infinity.
Infinity is the second-largest provider of nonstandard auto insurance distributed through independent agencies, trailing only the Progressive Group PGR, -0.30%, according to industry experts.
Infinity targets drivers with higher-than-average risk profiles. It charges higher premiums for its coverage than comparable normal risk policies, and is a profitable company.
Financial sector
Infinity is the first of a handful of financial services firms that are starting off the year in the IPO sector.
Accredited Home Lenders LEND, -1.99% is on deck for next week, according to newsletter 123Jump.com.
The San Diego mortgage lending company upped its price range to $9 to $11, from $8 to $10, and trimmed the size of the deal to 9.65 million shares from 10.2 million as it adjusted the IPO for its debut.
A smaller deal from New York-based medical device maker Nephros NEP, +1.42% is also on deck for February. The seller of dialysis equipment plans to raise about $18 million by offering 2.5 million shares at $6 to $7 each with underwriter GunnAllen Financial.
Another financial services deal is expected in February from Endurance Specialty Holdings ENH, which plans to raise about $200 million with underwriter Goldman Sachs GS, +0.87%.
The property insurance company, which is partly owned by insurance giant Aon AOC, -0.08%, drew a three-star rating from 123Jump.com, the highest mark for any of the five IPOs coming next month.


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Author Kirsten Weiss Releases 'Pressed to Death'
Charleston, SC, March 13, 2017 (Newswire.com) - On March 8th 2017, best-selling author Kirsten Weiss releases her latest cozy mystery book, Pressed to Death with publisher Midnight Ink.
About the Book:
Paranormal museum owner Maddie Kosloski thinks she has the perfect paranormal exhibit for the harvest festival—a haunted grape press. But when she's accused of stealing the press, and her accuser is found murdered, all eyes turn to Maddie.
Maddie knows well the perils of amateur sleuthing and is reluctant to get involved. But her mother insists she investigate. Does her mom have a secret agenda? Or is she somehow connected to the murder?
Facing down danger and her own over-active imagination, Maddie must unearth the killer before she becomes the next ghost to haunt her museum.
About the Author:
Kirsten Weiss worked overseas for nearly fourteen years, in the fringes of the former USSR and in South-east Asia. Her experiences abroad sparked an interest in the effects of mysticism and mythology, and how both are woven into our daily lives.
Now based in San Mateo, CA, she writes genre-blending steampunk suspense, urban fantasy, and mystery, blending her experiences and imagination to create a vivid world of magic and mayhem.
Kirsten has never met a dessert she didn't like, and her guilty pleasures are watching Ghost Whisperer re-runs and drinking red wine.
About Midnight Ink:
Midnight Ink is a fresh new voice in mystery fiction committed to publishing suspenseful tales of all types: hard-boiled thrillers, cozies, historical mysteries, amateur sleuth novels, and more. It's always midnight somewhere.
Source: Kirsten Weiss & Midnight Ink
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Broken link to pavilion photos now fixed
Hello patrons and friends:
Apparently, only I could see the photos in the first link I sent you to the photos of the pavilion construction. I have created a new link, and I believe it is now visible to the public. Take a look. My apologies for duplicate postings this week.
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The days of having to drive an hour out of town to the nearest lake are over. Now Hoover residents have the option of having the lake right in their backyard with the development of Blackridge and Lake Wilborn.
Blackridge offers a 100-acre, stocked lake right in the heart of Hoover, for your family enjoyment with fishing, swimming and boating without ever leaving town. Lake front lots begin at half an acre and run up to 2 acres.
The newest set of lake lots have just been released and many of them are best suited for basement homes. These lots run about a half acre in size and have direct lake front access.
Homeowners in Blackridge will enjoy a top-of-the-line club house with an infinity swimming pool as well as a fitness center. The clubhouse is expected to be complete sometime in 2019.
Currently Signature homes has several homes under construction that are available for purchase. These homes are located across the street from the lake and offer all the latest in new home construction. There is still time to select some of your personal finishes in these homes.
Additionally, the Cahaba River runs through this development and soon river lots will be available for purchase as well. The river lots are multiple acres.
Lake Wilborn has already opened the second phase with building going at a very rapid pace. Home prices start in the high $300,000's and go into the $500,000's. The new amenities center opens next week and has a fabulous fitness center and specialty pool.
Call today for home information.


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All Natural Skin Care Routine to Reduce Acne Scares
The more I focus on living a natural, balanced holistic lifestyle, the more my skin thrives and I become less reliant on chemicals to keep my skin clear. Skin is a direct reflection of my health well-being and vitality.
Even though my skin isn't perfect, it has never felt this smooth, and my acne is barely perceptible even during my monthly cycle. I focus on keeping my skin moisturized and exfoliated with regular deep cleaning pore sessions.
But what I put on my body is just as important as what I put into my body. I've talked about getting glowing skin naturally and how to balance your hormones but now I want to give you the run down on how this all natural skin care routine has significantly reduced my scars .
i Didn't always have clear skin
My acne was really bad in high school once my hormones started raging. I tried microdermabrasion which helped but made me look very ashy. I never tried acutane, but I did end up taking birth control to get my skin under control.
My acne was caused by an overbuild up of sebum in my pores. Sebum is a naturally occurring substance, I just made way too much especially around the time of the month. Then my pores would clog and I'd end up with pimples.
Now if that wasn't bad enough the scaring was even worse. I was in the bad habit of picking my face and often found my self subconsciously picking at a white head that of course would leave a gnarly scar.
Bentonite clay masks to cleanse pores
I started applying bentonite clay treatments with apple cider vinegar to my face once a week. This allowed my pores to be deeply cleansed and the excess sebum removed.
Bentonite clay contains negative ions that draw out dirt and impurities from deep within the skin. The apple cider vinegar balances the pH of your skin making it balanced and less prone to those hormonal breakouts.
It didn't happen overnight, but with regular use of this mask my skin drastically cleared up. I even started using it on my hair with great results.
Spin brush or pads to exfoliate
Exfoliation became a big priority when I invested in a spin brush to make sure that all of my pores were cleared out.
Our skin regularly sheds itself, but if these dead skin cells are not removed from the surface of the skin it can lead to clogged pores.
I began exfoliating my skin nightly with a spin brush or exfoliating pad mixed with the Kreyol Essence Haitian Moringa Facial Cleanser that contains Moringa and Pure Black soap. This cleanser works amazing for me!
Prioritize Natural Ingredients
Then something unexpected happened, as I started taping into myself and my womb more through yin yoga and using yoni eggs, I realized that I didn't want to be on any form of hormonal birth control.
I wanted to cycle with the natural rhythm and tune of my body and find natural ways to soothe it. I knew all along that the earth provided everything that we needed and it was time for me to trust in her and decrease my dependence on products that didn't have wholesome ingredients.
With my oily skin, I was really reluctant to start using oils as a moisturizer because I thought that I already had enough sebum. Then I discovered serums and have never looked back!
After I cleanse my face, I spray on a little Lemongrass Water from Kyra Shea Medleys for moisture then apply the Remedy Serum from Vibrancy collective to seal in moisture. It contains rosehip seed oil and calendula which have great antimicrobial, antibacterial properties that reverse aging and prevent wrinkles
Tea tree oil for dark spots
As I started learning more about essential oils, they became a mainstay in my self care regimen. Then after researching their healing properties I became obsessed! I use them for aromatherapy, cleaning, and adding amazing scents to my homemade hair care products.
Tea tree oil has worked WONDERS for my skin when I have a breakout. The anti fungal and antibacterial properties in tea tree oil get straight into the pore to not ony get rid of the bacteria, but also medicate and heal the skin to reduce scarring.
I put a little bit on a cotton swab and do spot treatments on the areas where I have a breakout or need to reduce the scar.
Add in more whole unprocessed foods & Supplements
Even though I was actively on a mission to clean up the products in my medicine cabinet, I still had to address what I was eating everyday.
I talked about in my last post how food was/is a coping mechanism for my unwanted feelings. Working to reduce those impulses by addressing the root cause for why I was feeling a way helped, but I had to eat more whole unprocessed food.
Watermelon is amazing because it is full of vitamins such as Vitamin A, B6 and C, and is also packed with lycopene and amino acids, all combining to contribute towards healthy skin, aiding the immune system, and benefitting from antioxidants.
Skin Care Regimen
- Wash face with Cosmetea Pore Care Tea Cleanser (out of stock) with The Bathery Charcoal Infused Facial Sponge exfoliator. Moisturize Yes to Carrots Daily Face moisturizer
- Dry brush entire body. Use sesame oil to remove make up and do a self massage
- Wash face with Kreyol Essence Moringa Facial Cleanser. Wash body with Dr. Bronner's Lavendar Castile Soap
- Spritz on Kyra Shea Medley's Lemongrass water for moisture and seal with Vibrancy Collective Restore serum
- Moisturize with Hempz Herbal Body Moisturizer and seal with my all natural sunscreen.
- Bentonite Clay Face mask.
- Tea tree oil for dark spot and pimple control
- Clean and Clear oil blotting sheets to remove excess shine
- HUM Nutrition Raw Beauty Green Superfood Powder. Use code "BERRIES 15" for 15% off
Have you ever had acne? What's your skincare routine? Are you interested in using all natural products?


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03 September 2019
Do you suffer from varicose or thread veins? Why not come along to our free mini consultation evening on Tuesday 3 Septe…
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Consultant Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon
MBBS, BSc, DOHNS, FRCS (ORL-HNS), MSc
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Roland Hettige at Spire include:
Mr Hettige is a fully trained Ear, Nose & Throat consultant surgeon. He specialises in Rhinology which encompasses Rhinoplasty (functional due to nasal blockage & purely cosmetic); blocked & runny noses; nasal allergy; sinus problems and polyps; loss of smell; sinus headaches; chronic ear aches; snoring and sleep apnoea. He is also fully trained in general ENT and Children and Young Person's ENT conditions.
Mr Hettige has acquired key specialist surgical skills having operated: - 250+ Rhinoplasties: external and closed (no scar); functional and cosmetic; primary and revisions; with grafting and reconstruction with donor rib cartilage (Tutoplast) - 750+ Sinuses: advanced polyps and extended procedures, including Frontal and Sinus Balloon Dilations - 400+ Nasal Airway Septal straightening procedures: including primary and revisions - 750+ Tonsil and Adenoid procedures: adults and paediatrics; modern techniques (Coblation); tonsillotomy and tonsillectomy; for recurrent tonsillitis and obstructive sleep apnoea.
He has spent the last 10 years gaining super-specialist expertise in advanced nasal and sinus surgery both in London and Oxford. When he took up his current consultant post at Wexham Park Hospital he became the lead surgeon responsible for the Rhinology service. He routinely accepts referrals from other colleagues to perform difficult and revision surgery and his unique skills and experience now attract referrals throughout Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and the London boroughs.
Mr Hettige is on the Clinical Effectiveness and Audit Committee (CEAC) for the local NHS Trust. He is on the executive panel for SFOUK (Student and Foundation Otolaryngology UK), a National Body designed at promoting ENT as a career and educating junior doctors and medical students, and is also on the executive committee of the electronic data-management system of the Trust.
In addition to his clinical work, he was proud to be part of the faculty of this years hugely successful European Rhinological Conference in London.
Balance disorders
Hearing loss
Paediatric otolaryngology
Sinus surgery
Sleep disorders
Voice disorders
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Ears, Nose and Throats UK
Facial Plastics Society - UK
British Rhinological Society
European Rhinological Society
Royal Society of Medicine
Royal College of Surgeons
Executive Committee for Electronic Database Management System at Wexham Park
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Here's a breath of fresh air. I'm not going to tell you how to vote. I'm sure this is a welcomed change following almost two years of political banter.
Like you, I'm so sick of all the political garbage, I'm ready to toss my cookies, both left and right.
But I am going to tell you TO vote. And for one very green-minded, mega important reason. If you don't, it was all for naught.
Think about your vote. For a start, it's worth somewhere in the neighborhood of, let's say, billions of dollars, give or take a few green backs.
It starts with the tangible stuff: yard signs, direct mail, indirect mail (bulk crap), fliers, posters; plastic cups, hats, shirts, banners, buttons and bumper stickers – the list goes on and on. Assuming somewhere in the neighborhood of 99% of this stuff is thrown out the minute the election is over, that's just the beginning of the unprecedented election year waste.
Then there's the yakety-yak-yak. TV ads, radio spiels, Internet banners, YouTube must-sees; town hall meetings, dinners, events and money-making functions. Clogging the airwaves, sucking up energy, wasting food.
Additionally, there's the myriad of candidate trips – the parade of planes, trains and automobiles getting the candidates to Podunk, USA, and back home again – which equates to surplus traffic, smog; the sheer amount of wasted fuel…
I've only scratched the surface. Sadly, there's more, much more, but frankly, my stomach is churning and I can't go on.
The only silver lining is that it will all be over soon.
I'm not happy with the lead-up to our voting system and I know I can't change the political machines which drain our resources faster than the speed of light.
But gosh darn, at least I'm going to make sure all that energy, time, money and food are not totally wasted. And although in the grand scheme of things, its seems like small potatoes, but on November 6th, I will go to the polls, pull back the curtain and sit down.
And then, I'll make a green political stand of my own. I'll vote.


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Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) head coach Jacques Kallis reported to media regarding the current medical conditions of star performer Chris Lynn just before their first match at home ground. Readers must be aware that Chris Lynn has injured his left shoulder in the second match against Mumbai Indians. Additionally, he was also curious to inspect towards the second match outcomes which led to the loss by 4 wickets.
According to this 41-year old cricket and coach, Lynn had gone for his regular checkups and his condition is not as bad as expected. The medical staff of KKR is working continuously for his speedy recovery. Kallis told PTI that he will be playing on the ground only when the medical team declare him fit for playing.
Meanwhile, Lynn posted a tweet on his social profile concerning disappointment on his injury.
Dear Cricket Gods, did I do something wrong?
— Chris Lynn (@lynny50) April 9, 2017
When media questioned him concerning his defeat against MI then Kallis added that his team lost the match against Mumbai Indians because of last 3 overs' performance. There was a bit of dew on the ground which proved to be tough exam for bowlers. At that moment, the ball was getting wet and batsmen were able to pull long shots easily. Kallis added this defeat will make us learn from the mistakes and its good to experience defeat very early in this tournament.
Concerning about the sloppy fielding at crucial junctures of the match, he added that it was quite astonishing moment for him. The team that received appraisals for his awesome fielding for the past few seasons made blunders against match with Mumbai Indians. Kallis stated that its a issue and they will rectify it very soon.
Kallis's statements showed that he is confident enough of his bowling line-up in IPL 2017. He stated that KKR have a good number of talented bowlers in team who can perform an aggressive bowling attack anytime. They have different bowlers depending on the type of wicket. It is sure that wickets are not going to play the key role just like in the previous season but they will be well-prepared with notions to give their best on ground.
At last, he ended his conversation with media stating that KXIP is one of the strongest and dangerous teams in this tournament. They are well-balanced. We have to perform our best to win this upcoming match.


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Nanotechnology and Oil Sands Contaminants
The Nanotechnology and Oil Sands Contaminants short course will provide trainees with an introduction to nanotechnology and will discuss the application of nanotechnology to water treatment, citing specific examples from the Oil Sands. Advanced topics in nanomaterial engineering will be discussed. Trainees will gain familiarity with various methods related to nanoparticle preparation and characterization through lectures and lab tours, and tutorial topics will include catalysis and reaction rates.