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Every week, Action News Jax Investigates local child care centers to show you how they measure up to the state guidelines.
Action News Jax's Letisha Bereola went through the newest state inspection reports and visited two day cares that have clean track records.
Out of the nine most recent inspection reports from the Department Of Children of Families, the majority were 100% compliant and two in particular had history of clean reports.
The first is Lane Avenue Child Development Center in Hyde Park. Not only was the latest inspection clean, Action News Jax checked its past inspections and found the last four were 100% compliant.
"Just follow the rules. They tell us plain as day so, just follow them to the T," said Adriana Roberts, with Lane Avenue Child Development Center.
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The state awarded Lane Avenue Child Development a Gold Seal for being a quality care program, which means on top of the state's inspections, it also meets the standards set by a nationally recognized agency.
The next day care with a track record of clean inspection reports is a Bright Beginning Childcare facility on Old Kings Road. It was 100% compliant in its latest DCF inspection and its last four inspections were clean.
Action News Jax asked the director, Tracy Bigham, about her clean track record.
Bereola: "How do you manage to get clean inspections?"
Bigham: "Practicing good practices …every day."
Kid Care Report: DCF gave two class 2 and four class 3 violations to local day cares
There were two day cares that had some Class 3 violations during their last inspection, which is the least serious violation from DCF: Emerald City Learning Center on 5411 Soutel Dr. and Abundantly Loved Early Preschool Academy on 5230 La Ventura Dr. E, Jacksonville Fla.
These day cares received clean inspections:
- Kinder Kollege Learning Center 1605 Hill Street
- Little Temples Child Care Center 3525 New Berlin Rd.
- Prodigies Early Learning Center 14054 Beach Blvd.
- Palms Preschool & ChildCare Center 3410 3rd St.
- Melrose Avenue Preschool, LLC 4305 Melrose Ave.
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Kid Care Report: Two local child care centers cited for violations, others receive clean reports
Running around doing my weekly Kid Care report! Next week I'll feature TWO day cares with a track record of 100% compliance.— Letisha Bereola (@LetishaANjax) January 30, 2019
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The title of Sang Roberson's exhibition at the Encore Gallery is "Migration," and although one might assume it relates to the idea of a mass exodus of some sort, it's actually very simple.
The title of Sang Roberson's exhibition at the Encore Gallery is "Migration," and although one might assume it relates to the idea of a mass exodus of some sort, it's actually very simple. "The show is called 'Migration' and the reason for that is I primarily make pieces of art out of terra-cotta that are on pedestals," Roberson said at the opening reception to her show Thursday afternoon (July 13). "Most of my work is on tabletops or on mantels or chests of drawers, and for this show, they asked that I have more pieces for the wall, so it challenged me to migrate from the pedestal to the wall."
"Migration" is a mixture of wall vessels and boxes made of paper clay, as well as Roberson's traditional terra-cotta box forms on pedestals, a Taos Center for the Arts press release states. Roberson says the many colors of the Southwest — in particular the flowers in her Taos garden — have influenced the shapes and palette for this exhibit.
She describes her work as nonfunctional sculpted boxes and vessels inspired by the organic shapes of nature. Roberson's work is hand built from slabs of terra-cotta or paper clay. Each piece is burnished with terra sigillata, a fine clay slip. The work is fired twice in electric kilns, then often pit fired outside in hay, sawdust, bamboo and other plants. All findings are organic and the cording used is waxed linen.
Roberson grew up on a lake in the Mississippi Delta, where she was surrounded by nature.
"I share my time between Taos and Ormond Beach, Florida, on the Atlantic," she says in that region's lilting accent, "and I'm very much a nature lover. Most of my work relates to nature and, in particular, my garden here in Taos, the flowers in the summertime. They really inspired several of these wall pieces. Then, the rest of it, Deborah [McLean, Taos Center for the Arts executive director] told me I had to make pieces for the wall instead of for pedestals and so they're just thoughts that came to me. Most of them relate to nature in some way or another."
When asked if the work might be considered "delicate," Roberson said, "It's delicate looking. It's low-fired clay and like anything, if you drop anything that's breakable on a concrete floor like this [in the Encore], it will break. But, as far as being sturdy, it is fired and is substantial. The pieces are hung very simply. They have an opening in the back and they're very easy to mount on the wall, and they're lightweight because the wall pieces are all made of paper-clay. I usually work in terra-cotta, but these are a bit different."
Roberson said the difference in atmospheric conditions between humid, sea-level Florida and high desert Taos is obviously quite stark. "As far as the physicality of the works," she said there is little change. They're fired the same in both places. Interestingly, and delightfully, paper-clay dries so quickly out here in this arid climate and so I can produce more pieces. I have to watch them because you never want the clay to dry too quickly because it might crack. But, no, the drying time is: In Florida, you don't need to cover anything. It's just going to take weeks to dry. Here, it's a day. So, I have to modify my working habits to accommodate the aridity of Taos."
She said she also believes that her signature box shapes are derived from the many Sundays she and her family spent at the construction sites of custom homes that her father, a builder, designed. She got her start in pottery from a class she learned about in a newspaper advertisement. The class offered free babysitting, so she took her son and took the class. Since that introduction to ceramics, she has refined her craft and distinctive style. She describes her relationship to clay as "love and obsession."
Roberson attended Sophie Newcomb College and received her bachelor's degree from the University of Mississippi. Her sculpted clay forms have been exhibited in galleries nationally and internationally and in juried exhibitions, such as SOFA Chicago, SOFA New York, the Smithsonian Craft Show and the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show.
She is a recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Individual Fellowship and a Visual Artist Grant from the Florida Department of State. She has led clay workshops at the Penland School in Penland, North Carolina; La Universidad Nacional in Bogotá, Colombia; and Gaya Ceramic, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, among numerous others. Her artwork is in many public and private collections.
Roberson is represented by Blue Spiral 1, Asheville, North Carolina, and Watson MacRae Gallery, Sanibel, Florida.
The exhibit in the Encore Gallery at the Taos Community Auditorium, 145 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, will be on view through Sept. 3.
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Lindsay, Chris and I go way back to our childhood days and when they asked me 1. if I wanted to come to Jamaica to capture their wedding but also 2. are you on board with doing a trash the dress? I was clearly on board and so excited.
While I work away on the wedding photos, I thought I would start with sharing the trash the dress session. The three of us went out at sunset and started off in the sand and the edge of the water and by the end, we were fully submerged under water and laughing constantly. I had so much fun during this session and it will forever be a favorite.
Cant wait for you both to see the wedding photos (coming soon!!). Love you guys and thanks again SO much for such a wonderful week.
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Taurus or Taurus Rising
A daisy, round and yellow like the sun. We all want to feel whole. Sometimes we need to go back in time, back into the forgotten places of our psyche, and put some pieces back together. Now is your time to review and rewind and come back with a new vision of your identity. You are you. You are so deeply and inherently you. Feel the entirety of who you are without throwing any part of yourself away.
Gemini or Gemini Rising
A rainbow, an intangible array of colors. What is transcendence? Is it an arrival of sorts? A definitive point in a journey? The point where you have left behind what was and moved into a new state of being? You are evolving to the next level. You have been learning and growing, fumbling and expanding. If you were to materialize in a new way right now, what would that look like? Can you prove to yourself that you have reached a new level of growth?
Cancer or Cancer Rising
Sewing needles at work. Many hands working together to craft something new. It's hard work and it's long work. It takes partnership, communication, and cooperation. But you can set your ego aside for this one and relish in the support of your community. By working together, big changes can be made.
Leo or Leo Rising
Thin streaks of white clouds in the sky. You know how to rise up. You know how to take the lead. The world needs your skills. Your passion, vision and creativity is part of your gift to the world. Whether or not you step up depends on how productive and organized you can be. This is a wonderful time to put in place new systems that will lift your spirits and your abilities to new heights.
Virgo or Virgo Rising
Ants traveling in a row. To explore the world is to also explore yourself. When we travel, we stretch ourselves to understand the contrasts that aren't always visible from our little bubbles. You are doing multi-level explorations right now… Explorations of yourself in relation to the world, and in relation to your own self-expression. "Send out the scouts" and gather as much new knowledge and inspiration as possible. This is a time of inquiry.
Libra or Libra Rising
Connected gears. Merge. Find yourself in alignment. Find yourself in unison with those to whom you are closest. If you notice blocks as you try to get close, question them. What are you trying to protect? Do you trust that you will take care of yourself if you get close to another? Or are you afraid that you will give yourself away? Get better at knowing your own boundaries so that you can blend and merge in a way that feels healthy for you.
Scorpio or Scorpio Rising
The cobra's dance. You've got a special song to sing. You need to share your truth. You need to communicate. This primal need for communication is important and is not to be denied. Open up just enough so that you can say the things that are most important.
Sagittarius or Sagittarius Rising
Blood carrying nutrients and oxygen through the vascular system. There is an order to what you are doing right now. Try not to get overwhelmed. Just remember that you are putting one foot in front of the other in the name of security and longevity. This is the long game, so don't get impatient or discouraged. Stay as positive as possible and keep putting those systems in place.
Capricorn or Capricorn Rising
Galloping on a horse across a dusty field. When you are in the mood you love to feel a rush of exhilaration. Usually it comes only at a moment of success. Now is a chance to do something wild simply for the sheer joy of it. Do something that surprises you into being carefree. You deserve a moment of lightness.
Aquarius or Aquarius Rising
Deep sea eels. This is a chance to imagine your unseen roots. Feel the support of the immaterial world. Feel the emotional support that surrounds you. Create space in any way that you can to feel loved and taken care of. Lie down on the supportive crust of Mother Earth. Meditate on an image of a never-met ancestor. Revel in the art of an ancient culture who had the same problems that you do. Feel the vibration of a tree. Get creative in your quest for support. Receive everything that you can.
Pisces or Pisces Rising
A radio antennae. This is a chance for you to connect with your neighborhood and the world at large. Send out communication blasts and press releases. Stand on the corner with flyers. Give the world your message. What you have to share right now is needed. Don't stay quiet in the corner. Don't let yourself get shy. Growth comes from your participation.
Aries or Aries Rising
A comet. Movement and growth are happening for you. It might not be at the pace that you normally desire, but keep digging in. You are getting somewhere. Imagine that you have the power and the fire of a comet flying through space. You can make that much of an impact if you keep digging in surely and steadily.


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UK-based retailer Next Plc. (NXT.L) said that its full price sales in the second quarter edged up 0.3 percent on last year and was an improvement on the first quarter.
In a trading statement, the company said that Next Retail sales for the second quarter to 30 July were down 3.3 percent, while Next Directory sales grew 5.7 percent. Total Next Brand sales edged up 0.3 percent.
The company said it can see no clear evidence of any appreciable effect on consumer behaviour from the EU referendum, apart from the first few days after the vote.Looking ahead, Next said it expects the consumer environment to remain tough for the rest of the year.
The company anticipates the third quarter will be particularly challenging, as it was its best quarter last year. Therefore, the company is budgeting for full price sales growth in the third quarter to be worse than in the second quarter.
Next plc noted that the fourth quarter presents much softer comparable numbers when the problems of an exceptionally warm 2015 winter were compounded by stock availability problems in Directory last year. So the company expects potentially some upside in the last quarter, particularly in the event of a colder winter.
For the full year, Next now forecasts group profit before tax between 775 million pounds and 845 million pounds, compared to the prior range between 748 million pounds and 852 million pounds.
The company's full price sales for the year is now projected in a range of a decline of 2.5 percent to growth of 2.5 percent, compared to the prior range of a drop of 3.5 percent to growth of 3.5 percent.
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Editorial Brief: I want this to be a story of two people who care deeply about each other. It will be through the use of both body and facial language that we show this connection, which can be either platonic or romantic. I want there to be room for the viewer to have their own interpretation of the photographs. By pairing my imagery with my own poetry, it will give a complete sense of the beach and the story of these two characters. The photographs will visually tell a story, and the poems will describe the deeper feelings, allowing the reader to experience the smaller things that happened within these pictures.
This has been one of those projects that has been building up for a while, but took no real form until early May. I have always looked to tell stories with my photography, and I've been practising this skill over the past months with both landscapes and portraits, mixing into a sort of documentary/travel style feel. Focusing on my own ideas and refining how I capture particular stories or feelings has been very eye-opening for me. It's allowed me the time and space to feel freely about the world around me and the lifestyle I would like to capture.Read More


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♦ Approx. 2.8 Acres and Lovely Views
♦ Detached Bungalow
♦ Three Bedrooms, Two En Suites & Family Bathroom
♦ Outbuildings with Internal Loose Boxes
♦ Pastureland & Rural Accessible Location
Price Guide £299,950 Sold. Similar properties required.Ref: JN4747
A spacious detached bungalow with oil fired central heating and double glazing, the accommodation with approx. max room sizes is as follows:
SIDE ENTRANCE door leading to
KITCHEN / DINING ROOM 15'2 x 11'6 (about 4.6m x 3.5m) L shaped, two front windows, fitted with wall and base units, worksurfaces, four ring LPG hob, electric oven, plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine, stainless steel sink and drainer, wall tiling, floor tiling, alcove with Rayburn Nouvelle in blue (not currently connected), tiled alcove, radiator, DINING AREA 11'7 x 9'10 (about 3.5m x 3m) window to rear, radiator, tiled flooring
LOUNGE 20'2 x 11'6 (about 6.1m x 3.5m) solid timber flooring, brick fireplace with multi fuel stove, glazed sliding door with panel to side, rear tilt and turn door, TV point, radiator
INNER HALL borrowed light window, radiator, loft hatch with ladder (part boarded), airing cupboard with hot water tank and immersion heater
BATHROOM 7'6 x 7' (about 2.3m x 2.1m) window, wash hand basin, bath, WC, separate cubicle with power shower, radiator, tiled flooring, shaver light point, fully tiled walls
BEDROOM 11'7 X 8' (about 3.5m x 2.4m) front window, radiator, borrowed light window to hall
BEDROOM 11'5 x 9'6 (about 3.4m x 2.9m) front window, radiator, built-in cupboard
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM wash hand basin, cubicle with power shower, WC, extractor, tiled flooring, fully tiled walls
MAIN BEDROOM 12'5 x 11'6 (about 3.7m x 3.5m) rear window, radiator, built-in cupboard
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM wash hand basin, walk in power shower, WC, full wall tiling, extractor
Price Guide £299,950Sold. Similar properties required.Ref: JN4747
The property is approached off the country lane via an electric gate which opens to parking areas to the front of the bungalow and to the front and beyond the outbuildings.
There is a fenced lawn with shed, patio and raised lawn area to the front of the residence, a small side paddock which has been utilised as a home paddock in the past, whilst to the rear there is a paved seating area with a lovely rural outlook and a lower lawned area. This also has a mature palm and there is a TIMBER HOBBIES SHED c.11'5 x 7'6 (about 3.4m x 2.3m) which is insulated, has three windows, light and power.
Between the residence and the outbuildings there is an attractive courtyard area which has an exterior boiler and gated access back to the front of the property.
There are the following buildings with approximate sizes:
MULTI PURPOSE BARN 23'10 x 20'2 (about 7.2m x 6.1m) with TWO INTEGRAL LOOSE BOXES light and power
REAR LEAN-TO HAY BARN 15'9 x 10'9 (about 4.8m x 3.3m) with light and power, access to multi purpose barn
There is also a screened oil storage tank and outside taps.
The land is in two areas, diagonally opposite over the country lane. The field to the north is general stock fenced and has a number of mature trees giving shelter. The main field lies to the south, again just over the lane, and is generally well stock fenced and comprises very gently sloping pastureland with beautiful views. There are also two gated access from this field onto the country lane.
IN ALL APPROX. 2.8 ACRES (About 1.1 Hectares)
Price Guide £299,950Sold. Similar properties required.Ref: JN4747
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Seems I'm always getting questions from guys about time away...so at The Jenkins Institute we did a survey. It's not extremely scientific but finding will interest many. 447 completed the survey in 8 days.
Just over 60% of the respondents have been in ministry 6-30 years, 32% thirty-one years or longer and 9% five years or less. 40.3%, the largest group have been at the same congregation 6-15 years - this appears to be a healthy trend.
196 or 44% get two days a week off (always remember that Sunday can't count as an off day). An unhealthy 13% don't get any days off and a privileged 14% can take as many days off each week as they wish!
Let me go ahead and give you the numbers on the bonus question: It was on how often the ministers meet with their elders. 29 folks did not complete that question but of those who did...
And now for the stuff you've all been waiting for:
Let's start this part of the survey with total Sunday's off -
11 of those who took the survey don't get any Sunday's away.
8% get 2 Sundays off each year
9.3% are allowed 3 Sundays a year
19% get 4 Sundays a year away. That was the highest percentage.
13.4% take 5 Sundays a year.
13.9% and the second largest percentage are permitted 6 Sundays a year to be gone.
4% are allowed 7 Sundays away.
And 9.3% are allowed 8 or more Sunday's a year away.
One was allowed 20 and another 26 - survey buster bums!!!!
Here are some of the comments under this question:
"I, like many ministers would rather be preaching on the Lord's Day. Yet, this hinders in the gaining of knowledge from other ministers years of experience and study."
"I get 14 days a year... It's never been stipulated how many can be Sundays."
"I don't take any "off" but do preach in other places on mission trips and while doing seminars."
"fifth sundays and for additional sundays if i need to for family reasons"
"I do not get many "off" days, even during gospel meetings. The work doesn't stop. I do get a couple of vacation weeks, but I am usually asked to preach where I go."
Next we broke it down a little. Obviously some do not have what their time away is designated for and a number (nearly 50 indicated they can be away as much as they want as long as they do not abuse it). An overwhelming 70.7% take two Sundays a year off for speaking engagements elsewhere. 19.4% get four a year. 94.7% get either one or two Sundays a year to attend lectureships. The chart below describes vacation time.
To interpret 80.8% are allowed two or three vacation weeks a year. Sadly those times are only mandatory for 5% of the guys.
Sixty-two percent of those who took the survey have not had any increase in time off since they began their work.
And here's some good news: 93% of our brothers feel like their elders trust them in maintaining their own schedule and hours. Less the 3% have left a work over time disputes. Over 85% believe the elders treat them fairly in time off or time away.
It's a very lengthy list but some of this would be helpful for you to read this and perhaps share some of it with your elders. I am giving direct comments on the question: "If you could tell elders one thing that would help me feel more trusted or appreciated in this area what would it be?"
The most BY FAR had no comment here or just expressed that they are pleased but the following comments might be a good representation of what is the general feeling of various ministers:
The ebb and flow of ministry that makes comp time necessary.
always remember that the preacher is on call 24/7. No day is truly off.
My work is for God. I appreciate their help in doing this
Remember to always stay close and keep the relationship strong in the Lord.
Have a yearly review to note some special situations that may require some time off. ex. returning from an overseas mission trip.
Be understanding of the situation
More time off would provide for a refreshed preacher.
I am here as long as you feel I am effective, and I will leave with joy and appreciation when you tell me to go.
That you are doing a good job and should take time to renew yourself and be refreshed to be better.
Care about a minister's need to rest and be with his family
Tell me that you appreciate the work that I do and tell me to take a day off each week.
Keep leading me!
If you trust me to care for the spiritual needs of the congregation, then you should trust me to get my work done. I may only be in the office 30 hours one week, but I may be there 80 hours the next. I promise you get every second that is needed to do the task right.
I would like for them to see that I take the time allocated and perhaps even grant me a sabbatical.
Thank you
They don't realize how little money and vacation time off we get. We are not treated like everyone else in society is treated. Seems that no one cares to monitor our position on these matters. It has been hard to bring them up myself at times. But that doesn't change much anyway.
I would tell them time off is more helpful when it is time away.
Take copious notes when you hire someone. Don't assume you know every way they spend their time in church work -- and give regular raises and vacation increases as the years go by. Frankly, most Elders have lousy memories.
Different people produce their best results under different conditions and by different means. Judge the fruit, not the hours.
Ministry is not a 9 to 5 job, it's a lifestyle choice.
Ministry--especially mission work is non-stop, taking some personal time is not only okay but necessary to keeping me fresh in this work.
Would thank them for the trust they give me.
If you don't trust me after 18 years, when will you?
Don't overload me with multiple responsibilities beyond the pulpit then question why I have no time off
trust and appreciate me more vacation time as I have been here longer
It would be nice to be told we love you and love having you in the pulpit but we give you vacations for your benefit and you need to take one. If I never remind them or ask them for the vacation they would let me preach every lesson for the entire year.
That they would like to encourage me to do more meetings and that they would give me the time away to help other areas with the Gospel.
I have no elders but I do know of one eldership that sends their preacher off and he cannot preach while off. I think this is wise.
If it applied. I would encourage them to recognize the preacher as a fellow worker and not a "hired" hand.
Don't ask me to keep a log for you. I'll keep a ministry log for my own purposes, but not so that I can be "managed."
Being on call 24/7 could more easily be maintained if more vacation time were allowed.
I've been faithful and responsible in the past with my time off so please continue to trust me.
Even though I've never left a congregation because of an issue with days off/vacation/etc. that has been a issue of concern. The one piece of advice that I would give to elders is to make sure that they do not treat Sunday as a day off for the preacher. That issue (at a couple of churches that I've worked with) has been a depressing issue for me to handle.
Thank you for trusting me the way you have. I will continue to be trustworthy about my time off and my work as a whole.
a minister often counsels more problems in the congregation than the elders do, his sermon, bible class prep time, hospital and sick visitations, visitor follow ups, etc take a toll on any one. A minister who is doing his job, needs time to rest, reflect and unwind before burn-out sets in. When elders shepherd, deacons serve and ministers minister the congregation has an example to follow.
This question is poorly worded. I am telling elders in general something to make you feel more trusted in "this" area? In what area? I think you mean, "What one thing would help your elders trust your judgment and appreciate your diligence in regard to time off?" (dj note: thank you, but it appears most didn't have any problem understanding the question :)).
Help out more spiritually and leave the physical part of church to the deacons then all would be able to have time off
The leadership here has always trusted me to make up time out of the office for surgeries/ hospital calls/ etc. Basically, as long as I have my lessons in place there has been no fuss.
pay more
We have a great relationship in this regard, and I go out of my way not to abuse or take advantage.
Encourage the new preacher to be "off" when he's "off," rather than momentarily out of sight.
I have to answer to God.
Allow the preacher his time to be with his family, and to rest.
Have them be preachers for a year.
I'd appreciate more flexibility for them to evaluate the value of my opportunities to speak elsewhere or attend an extra workshop, without reverting to my contract.
A Minister is on-call 24/7/365. He should have the freedom to decide what "formal" hours to be put in based upon the interruptions in his day and life by the congregation. He is working for the Lord and will do the work as the Lord directs him.
Make your ministers accountable for their time off. Make sure they take it.
Allowing a minister to be away a few times a year is healthy for the minister as well as the ministry. Obligating a minister to spend 50+ Sundays a year at his home congregation is a recipe for disaster in multiple ways: burn-out, tune-out, etc.
To be issued a master key.
Consider that preachers do not begin their ministry over each time they move from one congregation to another. They should consider it as if we are transferring from one location to another for the same entity, the Church of Christ. If a man preachers for 25 years then begins a new work his time off benefits should reflect 25 years of ministry, not that of a new employee.
another week of vacation
Ministers should get an additional vacation week for every 5-10 years of experience.
Recognition is as important as compensation. Saying you did a good job (especially when the work is unseen) goes a long way to motivation.
Trust me.
One preacher prior to me was given off every 5th Sunday when a month had five Sundays. When I asked about that for myself, the elders declined.
Approach matters of vacation time and Sundays off with a relaxed, accepting manner. It can be intimidating asking for time off, and it makes those conversations easier when they are not "big deals" for the elders.
Have a performance review each year
Twice a year they could ask me "Are you taking all your time off?"
It's not the time nearly as much as what needs to be done within the time
Take up for me when members complain that it appears I'm not doing anything. (Of course, the elders need to be aware of the time I'm putting in.)
encourage me to take Sundays off and get someone to serve in my place.
Don't micro-manage. The preacher is a partner. You've got to trust your partner.
Gage the over-all results of my ministry effectiveness and don't just count up the hours you see me at the church building. - Also, an annual dialogue review would be nice.
pat on the back
That holding ministry to 40 hours/week is impossible!
More supportive comments and volunteering to fill-in
If I'm expected to be "on call" 24/7, then it is only fair to allow for a little flexibility in my regular schedule.
This job takes a lot of time to do right. If it is being done right, then don't pick apart the hours in the office. That just means there are more hours of work being don outside of the office.
Please force me to take time off, I feel too guilty to compensate myself.
I work 60-80 hours per week on the 'ground floor'. It seems my opinion would be more valued and time off considered valuable.
I am not an employee
more trust
A few more Sunday evenings to have others preach would be nice. I teach both adult Bible classes, preach both lessons, do the bulletin and website, two personal Bible studies a week, am in the devotional rotation, plus counseling, visiting, etc. Would be nice to have a few more Sunday evenings at least where I didn't have to prepare and preach... but God is good, and hasn't allowed me to burn out yet.
Give us a sabbatical!
They could want me to take personal time off and express it.
Allow me to enjoy my time off.
Realize a little more that my time has to be flexible and that compensation should be taken to make up for craziness of schedule from time to time.
Sometimes I think it might be helpful for them to know how many times I work part of one of my off days (especially Saturdays), because there seems to be some tension if I miss regular work hours for something personal, though I get no comp days, medical leave, etc. However, on the whole, I don't think this is a major area of misunderstanding.
Understand that if I arrive late or leave early, it is almost always ministry related.
I have the best time off plan I can imagine, and after 10 years of service, I feel totally trusted by the elders.
Forget about time. Allow a man to do his work.
ongoing recognition and enquiry about times of stress
let's just go by Christ's authority......
To have a written policy instead of an "understanding."
Give me a special one time Sunday off "just because" to let me know you appreciate my work
The amount of late night calls and being on call 24/7/365 requires more time off than other occupations.
If I am indeed doing my job correctly, allow me to determine my "needed" time away from the office and Sunday's, so as to better minister.
Offer a six-week paid sabbatical every three years.
I pray Elders will recognize the stressful nature of ministry and the impact it has on families. Ministers deserve to be treated as a fellow laborer and member of the family of God...not an employee. I am so blessed that my Elders feel this way.
Instead of mandating that I be in the office for set hours 40 hours a week, allow me to set hours based on the activities going on the day. For example if I am going to be out all evening allow me to be home either in the afternoon or morning. That way I am not working every hour every day. This will allow me to have time for chores around the house and to spend time with family.
Sometimes I work on my sermons at home while taking care of the kids or because the wife is sick.
If they could ensure I get two days off a week -- or at least every other week I get two, that would be great. And that they understand holidays should be time off for me too -- and if the holidays fall on a Sunday, I should get to take them on another day of the week.
Let the minister work out his continuing education studies at the office.
Show more confidence in me by speaking to the congregation in my behalf.
Have an extra weekend off each year
Rather than being told a certain number of hours to work, I prefer to have clear expectations outlined about what work is to be done. I can work for 70 hours a week, but if I'm not getting done what they expect, they may feel like I'm not working enough. That sets up a tension that is not pleasant.
More public affirmation to the congregation.
Annual review with both pros and cons would be profitable.
I am responsible to God for my Work.
Just that I wish they would trust me. Have to keep a time sheet and have them analyze every second of every day can be very frustrating.
They get 30 days a year vacation. Many members get up to 6 weeks.
Ministry is not a job, it is a life.
More genuine, heartfelt acknowledge for work done than "that was a good sermon"
Serving the Lord is a way of life not a checklist of "To Do's."
When church members complain our comment to you about the preacher being gone to much, reframe it for them. Take ownership as an elder, this was our decision to let him go for this many Sundays, we are blessed by our preacher having a broader influence in the Kingdom of God, we are blessed by having different voices throughout the year at our church. etc.
I would like for them to volunteer opportunities for time off (Preacher seminars, lectureships, etc.)
Communicate your needs and your reasons for time off. Spiritual leaders will likely respond positively. If they are unreasonable, it will be hopeless. Look for a congregation that has a heart. However, you must be a good person and true servant, who gains their trust
To occasionally ask me, "How are you doing?"
They should know that we have the churches best interest in mind and that if the work is getting done which they can tell then we should be able to manage our own time.
I used to be able to work on off days and if I did I received a comp day. That has changed now and if I work an off day...its just gone...I really feel its un-fair the way its done now!
Insist that I really do take the time off that I am allotted
When hired - set ground rules and be flexible. Realize most everyone (Elders, Deacons, Teachers, women) work on Sunday and for free so they really only have one free day a week.
Show more appreciation.
if you want me to have a good family, give me time to spend with my family.
Ministry puts us on call 24/7. We don't punch a clock but we run into a member at Wal-Mart and we are working as we learn of their illness, a death in the family or some other problem that needs our attention.
Go with me for meetings and mission trips
trust me i work for the Lord first and foremost. If I am doing the Lord's work, time off should not be a big deal!
Occasional private recognition for service.
Focus on quality and quantity
Adding to time off is sometimes as good as a raise in pay.
I would like for them to make my vacation Sundays mandatory.
That ministers cannot energize a congregation when he himself is exhausted. Ministers need to be physically and spiritually recharged. Sabbaticals should be mandatory every two years or so. By sabbatical Im not referring to specific time off. But a time when that minister can go and spiritually connect with God. However long that takes. If you put a time limit on it, all he will think about is how much he has to do when he gets back. I know this. I've had one sabbatical in 12 years and afterwards was basically punished by being told "no more time off" afterwards. I'm burned out. And seriously considering leaving the ministry now. I don't say this in bitterness but rather in the hope that this will help elders to understand.
Esp when the preacher is far from family (parents, etc) allow him the time he needs to visit them, take care of them as they age, etc.
If you don't trust a man to be responsible with his time, don't hire him to be your minister.
I would like at Least 6 Sunday off. It is good for the church to hear other people, and for them to get a break from me
Have them let me know that they understand my work and want em to have time off so I do not burn out.
Trust that I'm getting relevant work done during the week!
From time to time stand up and back up my lessons.
Ask questions if you don't understand why the preacher wants to attend certain meeting or be off at certain times. Don't ever assume you know the answer.
Listen when I talk about being stressed regarding workload and take on a few of the jobs for a period of time.
Word of mouth agreements are fine, but as a preacher stays longer in a place it gets to the point where he is constantly on call. At the same time, as a minister I do not protect my off day! So it is a two way street. I have no certain day as an off day.
I need shepherds - not a board of directors!
Give a "surprise" week off with funds to treat spouse, family, etc. to something nice, fun, relaxing!
For them to offer time off, a sabbatical of 3 or 4 weeks.
My elders ask that I keep a journal, which I have done for eleven years now. At first I was offended, but as the years have gone on I appreciate them for asking. It has helped me to be better scheduled and regulated in my hours. It has even helped to save me when members have made accusations about my absence from the office.
Increase my vacation time or days off as I stay at a church longer. For example after 5 years you get 3 weeks off, after 10 you get 4 weeks off, etc.
If the elder's policy is an open one in which I can seemingly ask off at any time, then when I do ask off I should not be treated as a criminal for taking a week-long vacation for the first time in 8 years of working with them.
To make the time off I get feel like something I have earned and should not feel guilty about taking. This is not intentional on their part, but it comes through and makes me reluctant to ask for time- especially for personal use.
Just your basic run of the mill encouragement.
Let me have more time off in the summer to speak on Wednesday night at VBS etc.
I'd appreciate not having to "work ahead" on things like the bulletin, etc. for the times when I'm gone (elders COULD write, or we COULD use material written by someone other than me for those weeks.
My elders tell me to be sure to take personal time but then ask me to do so much that it's impossible to be away from my work. They don't have a complete appreciation for the time I put into my job.
Time off does not equal laziness, but rejuvenation. Comp time is important since every day and week potentially has 'schedule-busters'.
They've given me the flexibility to determine office hours, days off, etc. but it's rarely publicized to the congregation from the elders' perspective. So some members don't know the agreement up front...making it easier for them to "judge" how my time is used. So they can "come to bat" for my flexibility when it's questioned and they can regularly discuss/promote our agreement.
I wish they would not be fixated on office hours. I am required to spend a set four hour period in the office four days a week. The office is not the best place for me to complete my study and preparation for sermons and classes. I would like for them to trust me enough so that the office hours are not such a big deal.
My elders are great on this issue, but I wish they publicly supported me more. Lots of the members make jokes (and some of them aren't joking!) and I wish the elders would take up for me in those situations. They are great to privately express their thanks and appreciation for the hours I work, though.
Understand that this job is unlike any other job out there. Specific office hours aren't going to work because one week to the next you don't know how much time you might need to spend in hospitals or other people's homes. The quality of a minister's work will be reflected in his sermons and the relationships he develops within the congregation - not in the number of hours he puts in at the office.
Stand in the pulpit and announce to the congregation how the eldership feels about the local preacher. Tell him privately how you feel about the preacher!
A minister's job is like a fireman's. Most of the time, you might see them at the firehouse, washing the fire engine, or throwing football and wonder what our tax dollars pay for. What you didn't see is him responding to a call at 2 am, helping people, and putting his life on the line for us. Ministry isn't (normally) life or death, but we are expected to respond when the call comes.
Define my holidays so I don't feel guilty about taking them off!
I would like for them to encourage me to take time away from church work. I'd like for them to make sure I attend lectureships/seminars without the pressure of preparing to preach when I get back. Whenever I'm away, I'm not really away, because one elder makes me feel guilty for taking time away from the church.
Realize the great ideas you pass off to us to complete aren't nearly as easy/timely to make a reality as it was to have an idea. Don't just have an idea and pass it off, help with the work, show you're dedicated
Thank you for understanding life is life.


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Uttar Pradesh: MCI made a surprise visit for inspection to Motilal Nehru Medical College recently. The three-member team also visited the premise of Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital.
The purpose of the inspection was to inspect the fact that the colleges are adhering to the rules and regulations.
The inspection team visited the premise to verify documents, records, and made class rooms visits. In addition, various departments and different sections of both college/hospital were under inspection by the team.
A detailed report for making further recommendations to the college authorities will be made by MCI. These recommendations will be made for starting a new course or lecturer's appointment. On the other hand- a negative feedback by MCI can result in course disqualification.
The inspection follows a case of alleged ragging at Moti Lal Nehru College, in which the college has come under the strong glare of PMO and MCI. The college administration is surprised by the sudden visit of MCI inspection team.
The PMO has stepped forward in a case of alleged ragging at Motilal Nehru Medical College (MLNMC), by referring the case to MCI for further probe.
Following this, the college (led by MLNMC principal Dr S P Singh) has constituted a high powered committee to internally probe the alleged incident. A MBBS student had alleged ragging by seniors in December. Further action is reported to be taken on the matter very soon.
"The team verified the documents and computers set up at units. The student-teachers' ratio in each class was taken into account and infrastructure of both the college and hospital was inspected," said Dr RB Kamal of MLNMC told TOI: .
"The visit is made to ensure standards in the practice of medicine is maintained at college and hospital," added Dr Kamal.


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May was a crazy busy month for me, and I LOVED every second of it! I was so excited for the opportunity to second shoot along side of Susan Kelly Photography at The Peninsula Club for Karen and John's wedding! Here are just a few of my favorite images I shot throughout the day.
Anyone that has been at a wedding that I've shot can probably tell you that I love photographing the reception! I get a kick out of watching the whole dance floor belt their hearts out to Journey's 'Livin' on a Prayer'. I love when 'We are a Family' comes on and everyone makes a huge circle on the dance floor with arms linked. My absolute favorite is when grandma gets out there and shows all the young kids how it's really done. I told a bride once at a consultation that for the majority of the wedding day I want to be like a fly on the wall. I want to capture all the moments as if I wasn't even there, the real genuine moments. When the time for dancing comes I will be out there. You can count on me dancing as I'm clicking the shutter and having a great time with all your wedding guests. No great party shots are going to come from hanging out on the sidelines.
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"Soft" 3-D Bioprinting: Solving the Hard Problem of Artificial Organs
Companies are spending on 3-D print solutions. As noted by Forbes, 90 percent of organizations believe 3-D printing offers a competitive advantage, with 47 percent seeing greater return on investment than last year and 72 percent expecting to spend more on the technology through 2018.
The challenge? Expanding print's potential. While 3-D prototyping has launched a new industrial revolution, there's now a trend toward 3-D bioprinting. A major benefit of 3-D bioprinting includes replacing organs or creating viable biological structures capable of encouraging tissue replication. This is no easy feat, but the recent development of "super soft" materials could help solve the hard problem of creating artificial organs.
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3-D printing is already used to empower human beings. For example, advancements in printing techniques and materials have created a market for custom-built artificial limbs designed to give Paralympic athletes mobility and utility much closer to typical body function than previous generations of prosthetics could, according to 3DPrint.com.
Inside the body, however, unique challenges emerge. If printed organs and tissues don't match the composition of internal structures, implantation could result in rejection or outright failure. As noted by IDTechEx, lack of tissue vascularization can be a major issue as well. Without vasculature to transport nutrients and oxygen freely, tissues and organs suffer. While there are several methods of using 3-D bioprinting to create artificial vasculature, the complex design of vasculature can be difficult to replicate.


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At the Books on the Nightstand blog, Ann Kingman dubbed 2013 "The Year of the Short Story." In celebration, she's reading one story a day, for the entire year.
It amazes me how short story writers can create a world in just a few pages. Here's Kingman's list, many Story Prize winners in the lot.
The Story Prize is an annual literary award designed to honor the short story. Publishers submit story collections for consideration and the judges narrow the list to three finalists. Kingman decided that some of her reading would come from the 2012 shortlist. I followed her lead ~ and her links ~ and read alternate stories from each collection.
Stay Awake by Dan Chaon – This collection is dark and creepy. Kingman's blogging partner Michael talked about it on BOTNS #168, so I had a clue that I was about to bump into peculiarity. Indeed.
The Bees – Gene, in his mid-thirties, is living in Cleveland with his wife and five year old son Frankie. Frankie has been waking up in the middle of the night, screaming. It's frightening for Gene and his wife, but the doctor can't find anything wrong. The lack of sleep is taking its toll on Gene, and he starts to behave in odd ways. He thinks a lot about his earlier life, a life kept secret from his wife but shared in detail with us, the readers. This story takes a very, very dark turn. The ending is satisfyingly disturbing ~ or is it disturbingly satisfying? You decide.
Battleborn by Claire Vaye Watkins – She is one of the National Book Foundations "5 under 35″ and this is her first book.
Ghosts, Cowboys ~ Watkins compresses an amazing amount of history into this story. It feels like an entire novel in just a few pages and stays with you long after you've finished it. Swift, dark, mysterious. Razor Blade Baby is quite the character. You can read it here.
This is How You Lose Her by Junot Diaz – I'm probably one of the few people who have never read Diaz, so I was surprised to find, part way through the first story, that the narrator of the stories in this collection was named Yunior. I don't know Yunior, the details of his background, his relationships, or his struggles. There's lots of Spanish words sprinkled throughout the natural-sounding dialogue. I'm thinking that an audio version might up the Wow Factor.
In The Sun, the Moon, the Stars, Yunior struggles to save his relationship with Magda, despite his having cheated on her. He takes her on vacation to Santo Domingo. She hates it. He tries to make her happy. He can't. There are some wonderful sentences in this story, including the line from which the title comes.
Afraid of commitment? Don't have weeks to read the latest novel? Give yourself a break. Reach for a short story. It's got the flash and zzzt of a hummingbird. Do you have one to recommend? Do share. Looking for one right now? They're free and online at Flavorwire.
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U.S. markets took their cues from Europe in today's trading, sending major benchmarks sharply lower on the day. Britain, Germany, and France all saw their equity markets fall by more than 2.5%, which led to a sharply lower opening on Wall Street. The S&P 500 sank by close to 30 points while the Nasdaq slid by almost 3%. Additionally, oil tumbled lower on demand fears as the commodity lost more than 4% on the day. This sharp decline continued the rough, choppy market that many have been experiencing as of late as Europe agreed on a $144 billion bailout package for the highly indebted nation of Greece. Although many were glad that a bailout came, investors grew concerned that the bailout would make it more difficult to help Spain and Portugal should they need assistance in the near future (see Six ETFs To Play Turmoil In Greece).
The ETFdb 60 Index, a benchmark measuring the performance of asset classes available through exchange-traded products, slid 19.31 points, or 1.8%, registering one of its biggest single-session declines of the year.
One of the biggest gainers on the day was iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (VXX), which soared higher by more than 10% on continued fear in Europe. "When the stock market does this in conjunction with a flight to safety in bonds and a flight to safety in the dollar and the yen, then you should expect a jump in the volatility index," said Andrew Wilkinson, senior strategist at Interactive Brokers. "So we've got a nasty mix of so many different variables today, each from a different part of the globe, that's making for difficult navigation in stormy waters." Although VXX has been absolutely crushed over the past 52 weeks, posting an incredible loss of close to 74.5%, the fund has been on a hot streak as of late and has posted a gain of close to 20% over the past week (see more fundamentals of VXX here).
The biggest loser on the day for the ETFdb 60 was a little bit of a surprise given the turmoil in Europe; the iShares MSCI Brazil Index Fund (EWZ) tumbled by more than 5.3% in Tuesday trading. A sharp decline in the value of the euro sent investors scrambling to buy up dollars, which helped to sink commodity prices, a mainstay of the Brazilian economy. Sugar, one of the country's most important crops, was down close to 3.1% in the day's trading (see holdings of EWZ here).
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If set , data should be sent through the outgoing and incoming tcp buffer space without being held
[Packet will be flushed very fast out of tcp buffer . Tcp buffer is created when ever a tcp session get initialised]
getting push bit -> may be it has some thing to do with our voice packet priorities
S=Syn Reserved U|A|P|R|1|F
This is only used in the first two packets of the handshake process . This is used to inform the other side of the ISN (Initial sequence number)
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[UPDATE: Check the bottom of the post for some breaking news on this!]
MGM's upcoming remake of Red Dawn has snagged two new cast members: Actor Josh Peck (The Wackness) and TV actress Adrianne Palicki (Friday Night Lights) have been added to the "Wolverines" team, alongside the recently announced Chris Hemsworth (Thor), who will be playing the character of Jed, portrayed by Patrick Swayze in the original.
In other Red Dawn news: Latino Review is reporting that the film's script has undergone a rewrite by none other than "Mr. Tension & Drama" himself, Tony Gilroy!
According to Latino Review, Gilroy turned in a 107-page rewrite of the Red Dawn script to MGM that was dated 6-1-09. The original script draft (which Latino Review had a chance to review here) was penned by scribes Carl Ellsworth and Jeremy Passmore. Guess the studio felt it wasn't up to snuff.
Tony Giroy, on the other hand, has written some of the best action/drama/thrillers of the last ten years: All three Bourne films; the Oscar-nominated Michael Clayton (which Gilroy also directed); and, more recently, the wonderfully underrated State of Play. If Gilroy is indeed the final pen on the Red Dawn script, then this remake has successfully punctured my skepticism to become a promising contender.
UPDATE: According to Ain't It Cool News, Carl Ellsworth was actually brought BACK in by MGM to rework Tony Gilroy's reworking of Ellsworth and Jeremy Passmore's original script. This currently places the script for Red Dawn at...who knows by now?
Red Dawn is scheduled to start filming this Fall, aiming for a September 24, 2010 release date.
Source: Latino Review via Collider
Update Source: Ain't It Cool News


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So about three weeks back, my pops telephoned me and told me that both he and my mom, and six other members from my extended family were going to come visit Washington and Canada from Orlando, Florida. He told me that they would be spending about three to four days in Canada first, and then the remainder of their week tour back in Washington.
I could tell from the tone of his voice that he was hoping I could join them, because I have not seen them both since my last visit in July, 2015. It was very strained and longing, but I had to regrettably inform him that I had to work and that I have to be at the markets on the weekends. And he kind of resigned himself to that.
Then he calls me back about a week later and tells me they are arriving on September 3, 2016, and if I could take the time off to come meet them at the airport. And being poOr, and being extremely busy, and just finding out about their coming visit, I agreed to take a day off from the market. I knew that meant a lot to both he and my mom, and I am excited to be there at the airport tomorrow when they arrive.
One of the things I hate most in life is going out to eat and spending money at restaurants. Personally, I never thought it was worth it because whatever it is that I wanted to eat, I could cook better myself, unless it was dim sum, Popeyes chicken, and Chick Fila - I'll spend money all day long at those establishments. But, for the most part, I think eating out is such a waste of money and you never get what you pay for. So I told my dad that I wanted to cook the family Pho when they arrived first here in Seattle, and to show that I care :).
I'll be the first to admit that I am not a very good son. I have never been very family-oriented, and I value my independence, but I wanted to be a good son this time around, and thus why I took out the time from my busy schedule to prepare a grand meal for my family, and please enjoy the photos and the stories associated with:
Thank you for accompanying me on this journey.
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Women of St. Anne's Retreat/
WOSA Retreat
Friday March 2, 2pm through Sunday March 4, after breakfast
Rehoboth Beach
Come spend some quality time with your WOSA family for a weekend of spiritual fun this Lenten season.
The theme this year is "My Faith Story: A Work in Progress."
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That Lance Bass — such a jokester.
The 'N Syncer was joking when he said he told E! News he was married earlier this week, his rep Ken Sunshine says.
"By saying he was married in Vegas, it was a way to get free drinks," Ken says. "He never really got married. That's why there's no record of it."
A search through the Clark County marriage license bureau turned up zilch results for weddings between a James Lance Bass and his unidentified female friend from 1974 to 2007, causing Lance to come clean about his remarks.
The 28-year-old, who's currently promoting his memoir, Out of Sync, said on Wednesday that he tied the knot with his pal "in the heat of the moment" for "like five minutes."


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release: Fedora release 12 (Constantine)
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What Are the Special Needs of Women in Addiction Treatment?September 26, 2017 - Addiction Treatment - 0 Comments
When it comes to rehab for women, gender differences come into play because women have specific needs that men don't necessarily share. The rehabilitation approach used for men may not have the same efficacy for women and that, of course, is something that has to be taken into consideration when choosing a women's recovery center.
The core principles of gender-specific treatment delivered at a recovery center for women are as follows:
- Recognition of the significance of close personal relationships
- Understanding and addressing the unique physiology of women
- Identifying the role of disparity among women and socioeconomic issues
- Factoring the relevance of any caregiver roles a woman assumes
- Recognition of society's gender expectations and their effect on women with addiction
Why Addiction is Different for Girls
Research shows that women develop addiction at a faster rate than men due to the factors influencing and compounding the effects of substance abuse on women who also feel under pressure from socioeconomic, ethnicity, aging or health issues. Women have a more emotional response to social pressure and tend to self-medicate with drugs and alcohol sooner than men as a consequence.
Placing women in treatment for substance abuse also involves not only her needs and severity of the disorder, but also the availability of treatment facilities in the area, her financial situation, and available healthcare coverage.
Women's Special Needs in Screening and Assessment
It is important to establish an accurate diagnosis in order to deliver the most appropriate and effective rehab for women. Screening and assessment are methods used to obtain all the information needed to understand the underlying causes of addiction and the negative aspects that feed it. Understanding how substance abuse or alcoholism affect the daily lives of women in recovery and how it interacts is vital to successfully treat the disease.
Screening is used to determine if there are issues underlying addiction such as eating disorders, mental illness, depression and anxiety as they need to be diagnosed and treated separately. Childhood trauma and abusive relationships are also factors at play for many women with addiction and once identified, these issues can be counseled as part of women's rehab.
Assessment goes hand-in-hand with screening and involves ongoing counseling to get a comprehensive view of the specific addiction issues at play. During the assessment period, a counselor develops a relationship of trust with each patient and they feel open to communicating their most personal concerns. Through this process, which also includes a health assessment and medical, a coping strategy can be devised for a successful life in sobriety.
Women Caregivers in Addiction Treatment
There are additional issues raised for women undergoing treatment at a women's recovery center if they are pregnant or have small children in their care. Pregnancy, in particular, creates additional treatment needs depending on factors like which trimester the woman is in; what substances or alcohol she has been using and for how long addiction issues have been present.
Pregnant women and those with small children might feel particularly vulnerable to negative judgment from others, some even fearing they will lose custody of their child. For this reason, many women in this situation find it difficult to place themselves in a recovery program because of the open admission of a problem existing. Also, women with children may feel more isolated than addicts without a caregiving role and in some cases, it is precisely this feeling of being alone that is a root cause of substance or alcohol abuse.
Medical Differences of Drug and Alcohol Abuse in Women
There are some drugs that can have a negative effect on a woman's cardiac, neuromuscular, and gastrointestinal systems and even their menstrual cycle. Some women who have a long history of addiction can risk losing fertility completely and even short-term abuse can cause premature birth or low birth weight and fetal abnormalities should they become pregnant while abusing.
A pregnant woman who is abusing alcohol has a heightened risk of developing FAS or fetal alcohol syndrome, a condition that creates serious problems for unborn babies. The drugs that are most damaging particularly for women are stimulants like opioids and some over-the-counter or prescription medications.
Addiction is a complex issue for both men and women although there are gender-specific approaches to addiction treatment for both. Understanding the unique complexities of individual woman's addiction is vital in order to find the most effective rehabilitation treatment. Many women feel more confident communicating and expressing themselves in the company of other women and this is another advantage of women-only rehab.
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The Top 5 Editorial Mistakes I've Seen… and How to Fix Them, Part 4.
This post is Part 4 of a 5-part series. You can read Parts 1-3 here, here, and here.
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Show of hands: who here is excited for Game of Thrones to come back to HBO next month?
(I've already pinned Westeros-themed cocktails for July 16, so it's safe to say: Me. I am. One hundred percent psyched.)
If you're a fan of the sweeping fantasy saga, then you may be interested to learn that the fourth most common editorial mistake I see is thanks in part to the pop cultural zeitgeist that is George R.R. Martin.
I call Editorial Mistake #4 "the George R.R. Martin Effect" because Game of Thrones and works like it have made POV shifts very popular, especially among my sci-fi/fantasy clients.
In GOT, it makes sense. Martin has a broad cast of characters carrying out a geopolitical saga over three different continents. This leads to a slow burn that assumedly will end up with all of those perspectives converging in one place as they fight for control of the Iron Throne.
This is the reader's reward for slogging through all the weird names and mysterious backstories: seeing how beloved and reviled characters will interact with one another.
There are some downsides to POV shifts, though, that you should keep in mind for your own writing.
A Neutral or Negative Impact on Pacing
A wise man once said, "Nothing can kill a show like too much exposition."
Too true. If your novel includes a lot of POV shifts at its outset, then its plot will take a while to gain momentum.
To add insult to injury, if you're alternating point of view every other chapter or braiding three or more perspectives together, then the reader will have to go through the expository song and dance for multiple characters.
Unless you're highly skilled at capturing and sustaining a reader's attention, the pacing can completely stall, dampening your reader's interest before your story even has the chance to get going.
A Neutral or Negative Impact on Character Presentation
Unwarranted POV shifts can also take a toll on how your characters are perceived by the reader.
For example, one of my clients wrote a main character who was quirky and entertaining when the story was told in a third-person perspective close to her. I loved this character! I wanted to be her best friend.
Ironically, though, when the narration shifted to her best friend's close third perspective, I as the reader saw all of the downsides of her happy-go-lucky nature. For example, without the narration explaining the "method to her madness," the character's candor from this new perspective was less refreshing and more like sharing damning information with strangers.
As a result, the writer risked her main character becoming alienating and unrelatable to the reader. I encouraged the writer to revise, keeping the POV close to the main character and only shifting when the plot made it absolutely necessary (e.g. the protagonist was unconscious or not in the scene at hand). Once she did, the novel became that much more of a joy to read.
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If you've heard me wax poetic about my Reese's Theorem (i.e. "There's no wrong way to write a novel"), then you know what I'm about to say is rare.
All the same, I'm going to take a hardline stance and state that:
- You should only ever make a POV shift if it serves a purpose in your storytelling.
- You should never shift point of view within the same chapter.
To ward off these mistakes in your own work, identify and write down the narrative POV for each chapter.
Note any POV shifts that take place. How might the shifts impact the overall project, in terms of pacing and character development?
If the impact is not a net positive, or if it happens in the middle of a chapter, revise so that the narration stays in the perspective it had prior to the shift.
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At sea, fire pose one the of biggest threat to ships: according to Lloyds List, almost 10% of all total losses at sea for the last ten years have been caused by fire. Sailing alone and at sea throughout the year, and without the ability to call upon the emergency services as a land-based asset might. As vessels become larger and more sophisticated, a greater financial interest is tied up into one ship, meaning that the risks are magnified if the vessel would get into difficulties e.g. a fire.
"Ships are their own fire brigade"
Misunderstanding exists across parts of Shipping regarding the application of a part of the International Maritime Organisation, Safety of Life at Sea, Fire Safety Systems (IMO SOLAS FSS) Code; the need for crew to test the contents of their CO2, FM-200® & NOVEC™ 1230 Gaseous Extinguishing Systems in between the periodic inspection, maintenance and certification intervals. These periodic inspections are conducted annually or biennially, and only by an Accredited Service Agent i.e. an external Marine Servicing Company. As stated above, the reason the IMO requires crew to test for contents in-between these is that the "ship sails alone"; it must act as its own emergency fire service.
What are the risks?
A ship's gaseous extinguishing system typically comprises between 200 and 600 cylinders each containing 45KG of CO2 under high 720 psi/ 49 bar pressure. (Other suppressant clean agents such as FM-200® and Novec™1230 are becoming more widely used.) One of the highest probabilities of discharge occurs during their maintenance. Some marine service companies estimate that 20% of a ship's CO2 cylinders have discharged or partially leaked their contents at some point in their lifetime.
Taking CO2 systems through as an example, although random checks may be suitable in some sectors, it is worth remembering that because the normal design concentration of CO2 of 34-72 v/v % is above the nearly immediate acute lethality level, these systems have an extremely narrow safety margin. As these systems work through oxygen dilution rather than the chemical disruption of the catalytic combustion chain (which is the case with other clean agents), insufficient oxygen levels during an accidental discharge may allow a situation to spiral out of hand.
A current, widely acknowledged gap in the reliability of many marine firefighting systems is the way in which the fire suppressant levels are checked. A large number of ship operators are still relying on the crew to remove and weigh the fire suppressant containers at regular intervals in order to measure the quantity of fire suppressant. This introduces several risks associated with human error – containers could be reconnected incorrectly, crew may become bored and skip a few measurements, and accurate readings are not ensured.
"CO2 bottles leak"
Yet although this poses high levels of risk to the service companies and the crew, because gaseous extinguishing systems are highly pressurised, the risk of leaking and discharging is accepted as part of their use and this is shown in the regulations that demand their upkeep e.g. IMO SOLAS FSS Ch5. 220.127.116.11:
"Means shall be provided for the crew to safely check the quantity of the fire extinguishing medium in the container"
Often this is misunderstood, this code specifically states that the crew must test their extinguishing installations in between the periodic inspection, maintenance and certification. Only having the annual inspection by accredited marine servicing companies is not enough – the crew must take responsibility for its own fire protection. Crew are often not trained or certified to shut-down, dismantle, weigh and re-install the gaseous cylinders – the traditional method. In order to mitigate this risk, technology allowing for accurate measurement and logging of agent fill levels in fire suppression systems should be used particularly if fixed firefighting systems are being relied upon without the extra layer of safety that insulation would provide.
A Call for Crew to Inspect Fire System Cylinder Contents
Using an ultrasonic liquid level indicator, the Portalevel® MAX Marine, is the only way that the crew can safely test their CO2 without disturbing them. If marine companies implemented the IMO SOLAS FSS codes by testing safely and quickly (just 30-60 seconds per cylinder) by using liquid level indicators and marine servicing companies were able to do their work without allowing for time pressures, then marine safety would be far safer.
What About Compartmentation?
Assuming fire suppressant agent fill levels are sufficient to extinguish any fire, the suppressant agent must be contained within the compartment in which the fire is present and the agent is not allowed to disperse to other compartments. In other words, if a gaseous firefighting system is in use, the reliability of such a system is critically dependent on the ability of a compartment to contain the fire suppression agent. Therefore, regardless of the standard of compartment insulation, the integrity of compartments should be verified. This is even more important on older vessels where compartment integrity may have degraded over time.
Compartment integrity is not isolated to fire containment and fire suppression but is also critically important to damage stability and compartment flooding. It is always important to verify that a vessel has been built to specification and certain safety critical aspects have not degraded over time. Compartmentation integrity must be tested so as to ensure that the design analysis for compartment flooding and damage stability reflects the true condition of the ship. It is emphasised that this is even more important on older vessels where compartment integrity may have degraded over time.
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Ultrasonic compartmentation integrity testers provide interpretation of the fire resistance of the desired locations, labelling them either airtight or giving an indication of the overall leakage of the compartment. In a case where there is too much leakage in a room, a Portascanner® 520 ultrasonic compartmentation integrity tester is an unrivalled ideal for the rapid and accurate identification of these sites so that they can be sealed. It is lightweight, fast and easy to use, allowing leak site detection to increase its operational efficiency and speed to a degree that has never been seen thus far in the maritime industry.
Ensure Vessel Safety
Bad industry practice is unacceptable when fire risk may have catastrophic results due to risk to life, downtime in operation due to ship safety and repair work and incalculable reputational damage. The crew, cargo and vessel must be protected when at sea because it is it's own fire brigade without accessibility to typical emergency services. This is a call to respond to regulations with a rigorous attitude, to go above and beyond, to provide security of life and infrastructure.
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We all have our favorite players. I don't care who you are. Even the national reporters, the big-wigs, everyone. It might be for the story or it might be because the player is a good interview or is forthcoming with information. For fans, it might be a player you identify with, or you like how he or she plays the game. Or, maybe it's a personal interaction or an autograph session or something of that nature. But we all have our favorites.
If you've been reading these pages, you know I'm no different–except maybe I'm not afraid to tell you. Tommy Joseph is one of my favorites. He's another genuine guy, who works hard and plays the game the right way. He's had to overcome some (read: "a lot") adversity, but has put in the work and is in camp in the best shape of his life. His manager couldn't say enough about him, and we're really looking forward to seeing him play this season. He hit something like .412 in minor league camp this Spring.
In the interview below, somewhat like the Stassi interview, I was trying to get him to talk about learning first base, and playing defense there. I also have a special interest in sports vision and its role for successful players–I was surprised to hear his answer to that question.
Photos, video, sound and editing by Cheryl Pursell.
PS: I know I've used that picture above a ton of times, but I love it. It says, "Today's a great day for baseball. I'm having fun. I'm going to mash today. And, sleeves are bothersome on sweatshirts."
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Kitchen. Saturday , December 22nd , 2018 - 05:26:42 AM
If the chairs in your kitchen can serve many purposes while still being chairs they are modern chairs. If the chairs can be used as works of art, they are modern/contemporary chairs.
While technology can pose an image of cold and uninviting, a modern kitchen embraces state-of-the-art innovation with classic design ideas - clean lines, clear countertops, bold colors, contrasting design elements, and simple shapes. A modern kitchen can be both a technologically advanced and warm and inviting space.
Obviously these two approaches to designing the modern kitchen are not mutually exclusive. It is entirely possible, especially with the help of modern designers, to fuse these two approaches to the modern kitchen into a single design. Modern kitchen design is subjective. It is more about making sure that the person who uses the kitchen is happy. Good modern designers will be able to help you infuse your kitchen with modern art elements and modern technology. Of course, if you prefer to focus on a single approach (a modern art approach with classic appliances, for instance) that is quite possible.
Technology is typically the first association people make with the word 'modern.' And if you want your kitchen to be technologically advanced you will focus on computer chipped appliances and computers. Today appliances use computers to set temperatures, timers, food expiration dates, and even alerts for inventory restocking. A modern kitchen may very well include a large flat screen TV to display recipes, family calendars, household schedules, and it's certainly more fun to cook while watching videos, searching websites, or listening to music.
Most modern furniture serves more than one purpose. This is not just because the modern art movement calls for this, it is because humans are creative! Do you use your coffee table to store blankets or games? Do you use bookcases as places to display your photos and plants? You have just helped your furniture become modern furniture! To consider your chairs modern kitchen chairs, they need to pull double or triple duty: do you use them as stepstools or as small tables? You have modern chairs in your kitchen!
When you take a modern-art centric approach, you will want to focus on clean lines. Clean lines are incredibly important to the modern art design. Kitchen designers will tell you that, if you want a modern arty 'feel' to your kitchen, you will want clean and straight lines. You want clean counters and clean walls. In this design, modern kitchen will be free of knick knacks or other decorations. Any counter top appliances, like a toaster, a coffee maker or a microwave, will match the kitchen's color scheme and either blend in to the walls and counter surrounding them or stand out starkly in contrast. These kitchens, according to modern designers, are free of wall decorations, flowers or other superfluous elements.
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Sewa Apartemen Jakarta Selatan
Apartment Name: Taman Sari Semanggi
Location: Jl. Akri No. 134 Karet Semanggi – Jakarta Selatan (Behind Hotel Kartika Chandra / Planet Hollywood, Access Through Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto or Mega Kuningan)
Tower/Floor/View: A/29/10 Mega Kuningan City
Size: 45 m2
Bedroom: 1
Bathroom: 1
Condition: Fully furnished and new. Modern kitchen set & gas stove 2 burn, kitchen utilities, dining table with 2 chairs, refrigerator, washingmachine, sofa, full wall mirror, integrated 2 AC and water heater, king size bed with cover, wardrobe, working table, painting, 2 unit TV 32? and TV 39″, 2 TV table with drawer, cleaning utilities. In addition, an installed internet connection and TV Cable (First Media) is ready for use. Please see pictures for details.
Facility: Swimming pools, gymnasium / fitness center, function hall, parking lot with multiple basements, children playground, 24 hours CCTV, personal mailbox, 24 hrs security with door access / lift access, Pizza Hut Delivery, minimart and many more to open.
Additional Info: The Apartment is located strategically between Gatot Subroto, Kuningan and Satrio (Casablanca). 3-in-1 free access is available through Mega Kuningan. Less than 5 minutes walking distance from the nearest TransJakarta Station; LIPI-Gatot Subroto, and the location is close-surrounded with offices, Banks, Hospitals, business districts, Embassies, Hotels, Restaurants, eateries, shopping Malls (Lotte Shopping Avenue, Plaza Semanggi, Pacific Place), Cinemas and entertainment venues. Shuttle service to Soekarno-Hatta Airport is available at Hotel Kartika Chandra (walking distance from the Apartment).
Rent Charge: Asking for Rp 8.000.000/month. One month rental deposit is also required (refundable). Minimum contract is 6 months. Rental is paid in advance. Rental excludes water & electricity charges, service charge, sinking fund, internet/TV Cable and parking (if any).
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