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Selecting the right database requires a careful study of your institution's needs, the complexity of your campus infrastructure, the resources and skill level of your IT staff, as well as the capital you have available to invest today and in the future. It is a multifaceted decision that is much more complex than simply matching the size of your school to a database. Today, the most popular database choices for higher education are the Microsoft SQL Server and the Oracle database. To make an informed choice between the two, institutions should consider four areas: reliability, scalability, security and total cost of ownership.
The first step is to evaluate the features that are available in the database to ensure the integrity of your data, and to ensure that your data is safe in the event of a system failure or disaster. Both the Oracle database and the SQL Server provide similar capabilities for data backup and recovery. The difference is that the SQL Server 2000 only runs on the Windows platform, hence, it is highly optimized and integrated with the operating system. This allows it to take advantage of features inherent in the operating system, such as failover clustering, with minimal effort. In contrast, the Oracle database employs Real Application Cluster (RAC) technology that enables all servers to share and process data from a single database. The applications recognize that there are multiple servers and automatically do load balancing across them. As a result, applications will continue to run even if a server g'es down.
In general, a system's scalability is measured in both its ability to manage increasingly large volumes of data and increasingly large numbers of users/transactions without compromising the system's overall usability and manageability. The two approaches for dealing with scalability are scale-up and scale-out. Scale-up is implemented by increasing the computing power of a single machine. This can be achieved by adding CPUs, memory, or enhancing the networking components and storage systems. Scale-out is achieved by adding more servers to the system so that the workload is spread over a number of machines.
The SQL Server is able to scale-up on systems with up to 32 CPUs and up to 64 GB of memory. It can also automatically take optimum advantage of any available resource on the system without the need for manual configuration. The Oracle database is able to scale-up well beyond 32 CPUs and greater than 64 GB of memory, thus allowing it to achieve a higher net throughput. Scale-up is the preferred approach for most institutions because it offers the simplest implementation. Also, advancements in chipset and server component technologies can enable a single server to exceed the requirements of even the most demanding environments.
The vendors implement scale-out differently. Oracle's RAC technology allows institutions to increase their processing power by adding servers to an existing cluster that the existing database will recognize and utilize. The Oracle9i database scales on all hardware platforms; from single processor and mid-range multiprocessor systems to large-scale SMP, MPP, mainframe and clustered environments. The Microsoft SQL Server implements the "shared-nothing" architecture in its scale-out approach where data from a single database is divided into multiple segments, with each segment residing on its own server and storage unit. These servers and storage units are not related, and the configuration and operation of each unit is independent of the others within the same cluster. Data is presented and accessed in a unified format with the use of Distributed Partitioned Views (DPV) that manage the access, retrieval and insertion of data at the back-end, regardless of which server it physically resides in.
Independent, third-party evaluations of both Oracle's and Microsoft's performance in the areas of online transaction processing, data warehousing and Web transactions are available on the Transaction Processing Performance Council's Web site at www.tpc.org.
Students entrust institutions with their most vital information, and careful steps must be taken to keep this information secure. With the Oracle database, security is engineered into the data server and cannot be bypassed. This means, for example, that encryption of credit card numbers resides on the database, not on the application. Also, with a single, centralized database, enterprise-level security is implemented just once. With the Microsoft Windows platform, security can be enabled and managed by the Windows operating system or the Microsoft SQL Server. Authentication managed by Windows allows one login for all applications running on Microsoft SQL Server and automatically allows the SQL Server to take advantage of all the security features available in the operating system. In addition, security can be built into the applications, allowing it to control access to forms, Web pages and content within the application.
Cost of Ownership
Overlaying the issues of reliability, scalability and security is total cost of ownership (TCO) - what it costs an institution to acquire, implement and support a database application over a five-year period. Most institutions want to minimize the administrative cost-per-student ratio, and wise investments in information technology are a good way to achieve that goal. TCO increases almost exponentially as availability requirements increase beyond certain thresholds. As such, even if vendors discount the initial purchase cost, the institution might end up spending more due to higher costs in maintaining the system or because additional components for functions not already integrated with the database must be purchased.
Another consideration is the cost of upgrades. For the Oracle database, those costs are included in the initial licensing fees, while Microsoft provides customers with a licensing option for access to the latest upgrades for a fee. In addition, a future cost consideration is whether your institution will need to change its operating environment. Oracle provides support for all industry standards across all the major operating system and hardware architectures available today. Thus, an institution can leverage its existing Oracle database to lower initial deployment costs and remain flexible enough to meet future needs. The Microsoft SQL Server runs under any Windows operating system starting with NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. It also runs on Windows CE for mobile applications in a 1-MB footprint on handheld devices.
However, any migration will require considerable cost and effort. A more important factor is choosing a technology partner that will continue to provide new features as technology advances. Carefully considering these four topics will help you begin to evaluate the two databases. In addition, the upcoming purchase of a database and administrative system is a good time to invest in creating a three- to five-year strategic technology plan. By carefully analyzing your needs today and tomorrow, and the human and financial capital you have available to address them, you can begin making an informed choice.
SCT is the only vendor serving the higher education market that offers customers a choice of an Oracle or Microsoft solution. For more information on the Microsoft SQL Server, visit www.microsoft.com/sql. For more information on the Oracle database, visit www.oracle.com.
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AMERICUS - It was a performance that the Georgia Southwestern baseball team had been waiting for since Opening Day. GSW was strong at the plate, solid on defense and effective on the mound in a 15-2 rout of Albany State on Wednesday evening at Hurricane Stadium.
The Hurricanes improved to 4-19 overall this spring. Albany State suffered its third-straight loss and dipped to 7-11. Despite losing at ASU on Feb. 23, GSW has had the upper hand in the series with the Golden Rams in recent years, holding a 9-3 advantage since joining the NCAA for the 2007 season.
It didn't take long for the Canes' Michel Coffey to extend his hitting streak to 14 games. Coffey singled to lead off the home half of the first inning.
GSW jumped to a 2-0 lead in the second behind three walks, a hit batter and a John Duran infield single. Duran eventually scored the first run of the game on a wild pitch and Blane Parker scored two batters later when Randall Sheffield was walked with the bases loaded.
The Hurricanes blew the game open in the fourth with a seven-run frame. GSW collected four hits in the inning. Perhaps the biggest hit came from Corey Benson when he cleared the bases with a three-run double to left center.
Benson delivered again an inning later with a two-run single to score Duran and Beau Parker. The next batter, Chase Young, brought home Jarrod Taylor on a sacrifice fly to make the score 12-0.
Duran doubled in the sixth with one out and scored when the next batter, Beau Parker, tripled to right center. Randall Sheffield picked up an RBI with a sacrifice fly on the ensuing at bat. GSW had opened a 14-0 advantage.
Albany State plated a pair of runs in the seventh behind four singles, including RBI shots by Kareem Hayes and Tevin Collins.
GSW tacked on the final run in the eighth when Les Cromer collected his first collegiate hit and RBI, bringing home Coffey who had doubled earlier in the inning.
The Hurricanes saw plenty of production from the first two hitters in its lineup as Coffey and Duran combined to go 7-for-12 in the contest. Duran was 4-for-6 with a double and three runs scored. Coffey went 3-for-6 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored. Benson finished 2-for-5 with five RBIs and a run scored.
Jacob Campbell and Allen Hardy had two hits apiece to lead ASU.
GSW starter Hunter Thompson (1-1) went seven strong innings, allowing two runs while walking one and striking out seven. Justin Lott pitched a scoreless eighth with two strikeouts. Trent Franzgo tossed a scoreless ninth.
The Hurricanes did not commit an error for the second-straight game.
John Nesbitt (3-3) took the loss for the Golden Rams. Nesbitt exited after three innings having allowed seven runs - six earned - on six hits. He walked four and did not strike out a batter. Uwen Udofia pitched three innings and matched Nesbitt with seven runs - six earned. Justin Nichols allowed a run in his two innings of relief.
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Super Rugby round four
Cheetahs reveal their spots against Highlanders
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March 9, 2013
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Heinrich Brussow Johan Goosen Lappies Labuschagne Kade Poki Sarel Pretorius Colin Slade Lima Sopoaga
The Cheetahs have stunned the Highlanders in Invercargill, the South African side recovering from their round-three shellacking by the Chiefs to trump the South Islanders 36-19.
Cheetahs half-back Sarel Pretorius and No. 7 Pieter Labuschagne were key figures for the visitors, involved in many of the South African side's best moments, including their opening try to the half-back that capped a pacy, wide attack from a second-phase ruck inside their own half.
The Cheetahs also drew full reward for their territory and possession, with fly-half Johan Goosen kicking eight from eight at goal - including six in the first half as the visitors asserted their dominance - in contrast with his three misses that cost the team momentum on the scoreboard against the Chiefs.
The Highlanders, meanwhile, seemed to miss the power and play-making influence of Ma'a Nonu, after the All Blacks centre withdrew late with a minor knee injury to be replaced by Shaun Treeby; their defence was broken too easily, and their attack lacked direction in the hands of Lima Sopoaga. Indeed, the Highlanders fly-half was dragged after a mixed performance, replaced by returning All Blacks five-eighth Colin Slade three minutes before the interval.
Sopoaga was integral in the Highlanders' try in the first half, involved twice in successive phases close to the line before his grubber kick behind the defence set up Kade Poki; but he otherwise endured a personal nightmare with a penalty goal hitting the crossbar before he gifted the Cheetahs converted intercept breakaway tries to Pretorius and Robert Ebersohn.
Cheetahs half-back Sarel Pretorius scored two tries in a revealing performance © Getty Images
The Highlanders scored a try almost immediately after half-time to give the home crowd hope of a remarkable comeback, Poki claiming his second five-pointer after Hosea Gear, Brad Thorn and Ben Smith had been heavily involved in strong, hard-running phase play; but they lacked the precision and execution of the Chiefs, who put the Cheetahs to the sword in the second stanza last week, and the visitors hung on easily despite conceding a third try to the hard-running Poki seven minutes from full-time.
The Cheetahs were buoyed further by the reappearance of Heinrich Brussow after four months out of the silks with a shoulder injury, and the Springboks fetcher was back immediately to his pilfering best.
The Highlanders, conversely, are looking at a season in danger of slipping away after just four rounds, their two defeats to this point not the return envisaged by pundits who had expected them to be major title contenders.
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph must also look at his ever-increasing injury list, with Treeby carried from the field with a serious-looking knee injury midway through the second half.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Mount Holyoke College tallied 11 unanswered goals en route to a 17-11 win over MIT in a NEWMAC women's lacrosse game on Saturday afternoon. Senior Katie Kauffman (Olney, Md.) compiled a game-high six goals along with four groundballs and two draw controls for the Engineers. Junior Molly McDonald (Milton, Mass.) paced the Lyons with five goals.
The first half was a back-and-forth affair as it featured three lead changes. Mount Holyoke opened the game with two straight goals which was followed by three in a row from Kauffman. Two McDonald markers sandwiched a free-position shot from senior Hilary Bombard (Northampton, Mass.), giving the visitors a 5-3 lead at the 18:58 mark. Both sides exchanged goals during the next two minutes, preserving the two-goal margin.
A Kauffman free-position strike sparked a 6-0 run which put MIT in front, 10-6. Kauffman tacked on two more goals during the spurt while junior Molly McShane (Lake Bluff, Ill.) added two of her own. Sophomore Erica Du's (Excelsior, Minn.) free-position goal capped the spree with 2:48 left in the half. Just over a minute later, sophomore Naomi Miller's (Augusta, Maine) free-position blast began Mount Holyoke's came-changing run as classmate Liz Randolph (Southbury, Conn.) narrowed the gap to 10-8 right before the intermission.
The Lyons carried the momentum into the second stanza as they rattled of nine straight goals to capture the victory. McDonald, senior Alex Crean (West Hartford, Conn.), and sophomore Brianne Phelan (Quincy, Mass.) each contributed two goals towards the rally. During that span, the Engineers were outshot 17-7 and their lone goal of the half came from junior Meghan Wright (Devon, Pa.) with 49 seconds remaining.
McShane led the defense with six groundballs and added two draw controls for the Cardinal and Gray. Sophomore Sarah Ritter (The Woodlands, Texas) registered seven saves and three groundballs in the loss.
Crean and Phelan both finished with hat-tricks as Randolph totaled two goals, one assist, four groundballs, and three draw controls. Freshman Kirsten Kilburn (North Branford, Conn.) notched two goals and five draw controls while Bombard tacked on five draw controls. Sophomore Annabel Barrett (Williamstown, Mass.) recorded five groundballs and three caused turnovers. In net, junior Jamie Theophilos (Hinsdale, Ill.) collected four saves in the first 17 minutes of action while classmate Liz Malenfant (Nantucket, Mass.) closed the game with five stops.
Next up for MIT (1-9, 0-2 NEWMAC) will be a road game at the University of Southern Maine on Saturday, April 7. Mount Holyoke (5-3, 1-1 NEWMAC) continues its road trip on Tuesday, April 3 when it visits Skidmore College.


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Hedges leads four Padres prospects on Top 100 list
Catcher ranked 24th; pitchers Fried, Wisler and Kelly also in MLB.com's rankings
SAN DIEGO -- Catcher Austin Hedges, named the second-best catching prospect by MLB.com, is one of four players from the Padres' organization to appear in the 2014 Top 100 Prospect rankings, unveiled Thursday night on MLB Network.
Hedges is the Padres' highest-rated player on the list at No. 24, followed by pitchers Max Fried (No. 43), Matt Wisler (No. 78) and Casey Kelly (No. 87).
Hedges is considered one of, if not the best, defensive catchers in the Minor Leagues. In his two-plus seasons in the Minor Leagues, Hedges has thrown out 32 percent (87 of 269) of the would-be basestealers who have tested him. The Major League average for catchers in 2013 was 27.2 percent.
"He's getting really close just to, mechanically, catching in the big leagues," said Padres manager Bud Black, who saw Hedges last fall in the Arizona Fall League. "He's checking off some boxes."
Hedges, who will begin the season with Double-A San Antonio, will be in big league camp next month, the second time in as many years he's done so.
"I think that he embraced the position from an early age," said Randy Smith, the Padres' vice president of player development and international scouting.
"And he's a very good athlete. No matter what position that you play ... athleticism is critical. He's got good reactions. That's why he's so good at blocking. He can read the ball, anticipate it."
The annual ranking of baseball's biggest and brightest young talent is assembled by MLBPipeline.com Draft and prospect experts Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis, who compile input from industry sources, including scouts and scouting directors. It is based on analysis of players' skill sets, upsides, proximity to the Majors and potential immediate impact to their teams. The list, which is one of several prospect rankings on MLBPipeline.com's Prospect Watch, only includes players with rookie status in 2014.
Fried, who was the seventh overall pick in the 2012 Draft, was 6-7 with a 3.49 ERA in his first full pro season in 2012 with Class A Fort Wayne. He'll begin the season with Class A Advanced Lake Elsinore, located about one hour north of San Diego, thus giving members of the Padres' front office easy access to watching his starts in 2014.
"To play and perform at the level you expect from yourself and dealing with the ups and downs and the grind of a Minor League season is something I'm going to take with me," Fried told MLB.com recently. "Now I can better expect and anticipate things that happen during a Minor League season."
Wisler, who could reach the big leagues sometime in 2014, is coming off a breakout season where he was 10-6 with a 2.78 ERA in 26 starts for Lake Elsinore and San Antonio. He'll be in big league camp in February for the first time.
"Guys are really off balance with him, because he can get you out with so many different pitches in a lot of different locations. He does a good job working both sides of the plate -- going up and down, in and out. You can't really get settled in and pick a pitch to hit," said Hedges, who caught Wisler last season.
Kelly missed the entire 2013 season after having Tommy John surgery April 2. His recovery and rehabilitation have gone well and he could be pitching somewhere by midseason.


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Monday, January 17, 2011
Austin!! Austin!!Posted by Vinodh at 9:35 AM
Hello folks,
Greetings from Austin!!
I've reached Austin and settling in well. Moved in to an apt close to the campus, got a Phone, bought an old bike for commute, registered for courses... and the classes start tomorrow.
2011 has been awesome so far. On new year's day, I got a complimentary upgrade to business class, thanks to BA. :)
Austin has been very kind. - Apt hunting was ok. not tough; Weather is cold, but not severe.
Life is good in general - Making new friends, learning new things, cooking new stuff.
All is well here, except that I miss my morning Filter coffee and Masala dosa.
Until nexttime,
Be awesome,
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god lucks mate !
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Is it a Blanket or a Quilt?
Monday, June 29, 2009
On My Design Wall
I am trying to decide what to do with the lone log cabin. I didn't enjoy it enough to make more of the same, but I could add more of something to make it big enough for a wallhanging. (any ideas?)
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Just For Fun
This is Patch.
This is Patch strutting her stuff in the ring. That's my cousin on the other end of the leash.
This is Patch sitting on my niece after working out in the ring. They are both rooting on Griz in the Rally. (which I found out today is obedience)
Here is Patch and Griz. Despite their appearance they are babies and so lovable.
Here is Griz at Rally. He didn't do very good.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Memento or Momento?
While typing up my post the spell checker corrected my spelling of momento and wanted to change it to memento. So, I brought out the Merriam-Webster.
me-men-to: something that serves to warn or remind; also: souvenir
momento- not in my dictionary at all.
I looked online and found that the words can be used interchangeably, but memento is actually the correct spelling.
While in Europe we saw so many paintings that had skulls. In churches, paintings of ministers with these awful skeleton heads, usually setting on a table with the minister's hand on it. We also saw a lot of carved skulls. We saw it again and again and I had to find out what the meaning of those skulls were.
This is what I found:
Memento Mori- Remember you are a man and you shall die. It was a reminder, especially for the religious, that death would come, no matter how important they were on earth.
So, memento=reminder
I hope you found that interesting:) I wouldn't have posted this but it is Saturday.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Little Quilt Memento
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Paper Piecing Helper
I was always holding my paper up to the light to see where the next piece goes. I'd pin, then flip it and check to make sure I had a seam allowance and that my fabric covered the whole section it was supposed to. If I didn't have enough light then I wouldn't be paper piecing! When I had weird angles that was a whole 'nother scenario.
Someone got me this ruler and although the ruler is handy, the best pp tip for me came from the directions inside the package!
By the time I thought I'd take photos this is what I had. I sewed on the line on the other side of the paper. I trimmed the seam, then pressed.
Now this might be fairly easy to see where to put the next piece of fabric, but for the sake of this post I'm going to show you how I did it.
Turn the paper over so you can see your sewing lines.
Get an index card and put on your next sewing line. (I actually put it up a tad more then in the photo)
Fold back your paper against the index card.
Use your add a quarter ruler and use the little edge against your card.
Then trim.
Set your next piece on top of the fabric and you are ready to sew. No holding up to the light!
I did the same thing on the sides. Put your index card on the sewing line and fold back.
I really wanted a seam that was a bit smaller then 1/4" so I used my regular ruler. That works just fine.
Until I read about folding back the paper on an index card I fought with paper piecing. This tiny, easy trick has helped me immensely! Now, please don't tell me you've been doing this for years, OK?!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
More Round Robins
Ruthie lives on an island off the coast of Maine. She loves lobsters!
Paula does amazing applique!
Patty IS the lady in the center! She oozes creativity and is happy at life!!
The two below were done with a different group of ladies. We wanted to keep them small so that was the only criteria.
I love my Lady Liberty RR so I thought I'd show it again. She is hanging in my entrance way to herald in our Independence Day!!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Round Robins Revisited
The appliqued log cabin was the center of the block. My addition was the log cabin squares. This is how it looked when I sent off for the next round.
This was Jill's completed quilt! Isn't is amazing!?
The center block was the compass square. This was how it looked when I sent it off.
I love my completed quilt so much I had to show you all again:)
Monday, June 22, 2009
Grandma's Basket of Flowers
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Road Trip Down Memory Lane
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Excitement This Week
Friday, June 19, 2009
Sneak Peak
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Displaying Quilts
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Crumbs in the Sewing Room
I've been digging through and cleaning out a few areas of my sewing room that needed attention. I mentioned last week "crumbs"; those bits and pieces of blocks that seem to multiply as fast as my scraps. Where did these come from?! I recognize a few, like the flying geese strips from the RR Crossing quilt and a Rupp block that I obviously didn't have the colors figured out. (it is still pretty cute though huh?) but I really think someone snuck in here at night and dropped of the drunkards path blocks and about a hundred HST in all sizes.
I'm not sure if the plan is still to work on these over Sisters week or not, but I am determined to do something with them.
Aren't you glad I didn't have a drawing for these? Ha, I'd probably have a negative reader amount!!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
We Have a Winner!!
I pulled a name out of a bowl and that name was........drum roll..........
Country Log Cabin Quilter
Please contact me at Loridweightwatchers(at)gmail(dot)com with your address and I'll get the package out to you right away.
Thanks so much for playing along.
Pennsylvania Plenty
Monday, June 15, 2009
100 Blog Post Giveaway
OK, I see a lot of bloggers doing this so I thought I'd jump on the giveaway bandwagon. This is actually my 101st post but I noticed Friday's was number 100!
Just remember one woman's (or man's) junk is another one's treasure. I'm not saying it is all junk, but it is something I no longer want in my closet.
With the help of my brother and sister we just moved my mom from a 3 bd home that she has been in for 18 years to a 1 bd apartment. It reminded me to clean the clutter from my house so nobody will have to roll their eyes at my collections of stuff!
Several years ago I ordered a BOM pattern from The Quilted Garden. (can't find them online any longer) It was Botanika by Robyn Pandolph- very beautiful. It could be elegant or you could make it more loose and primitive. I did 2 blocks, prepped a 3rd and now I would like it gone.
If you do a google search for Robyn Pandolph Botanika quilt you will see the whole quilt as she did it. I also see a few shops still offering it as a BOM.
The only thing I ask is that the winner do something with the 2 blocks that are already made. Use them as a medallion then donate them to a charity,or whatever, but don't just chuck them in the thrift store bin and keep the patterns. I want to see what you do with the 2 blocks. The other thing is don't look too closely at my hand applique:)
What you will win: 2 completed appliqued blocks, 1 blocked pinned and pieces cut out, 12 patterns by Robyn Pandolph. These blocks finish at 20".
Feel free to comment even if you don't want the patterns or blocks, just let me know.
Cut off time will be Tuesday night 9PM Pacific time. I'll post the winner on Wednesday.


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LAKE TAHOE, CALIFORNIA — Two things happen on the second day of a multi-day snow resort trip. First, the atrophied muscles you put through the paces on day one make their anger known, and second, you get more comfortable on the slopes.
The muscles may be sore, but when you were putting them to work on your first runs of the season, they were gaining the memory that makes each run slightly better. Soon enough, you're pulling off epic park jumps. Well, epic is a relative term. But you have to start somewhere, and most of the Wired Winter Camp crew started its Friday at Squaw Valley's terrain park.
While some of the day-glo-bedecked, baggily clothed riders in the park were pulling incredible 360s off huge ramps (possibly while listening to Skrillex or Rick Ross), team Wired stayed on the smaller jumps. After a few wipeouts, it was clear we had made the right decision. Nothing ends a trip to the mountains quicker than a person snapping their spine trying to do something they are clearly not ready for.
Once again, reviews editor Michael Calore took a huge helping of smart pills and opted to steer clear of the terrain park, choosing instead to work on rebuilding his snowboarding skills. One of the pearls of wisdom Calore's amazing instructor shared with him on Thursday (besides the all important "commit to the turn"), was that snowboarding was a zen endeavor.
"You have to shut everything off to make snowboarding work," Calore said. "It puts you in a really peaceful zone. Now I understand why people spend so much money and go through so much hassle just to get up here and ride on the mountain. It's cleansing."
He's right. Welcome, Calore, back into the cult of snow. We'll be sending your laminated membership card to you in the mail.
But sometimes, you break out of that peaceful zen zone, and that's where the terrain park comes in. Some riders were smooth as butter as they hit boxes, rails and ramps — an aerial ballet of human body, board and snow. We were more of a mosh pit of, "Oh my God, what am I doing?"
Gadget Lab reporter Roberto Baldwin won the award for the most crashes. It was easy to hand it to him, since he fell so many times. Robbie's reason for bailing over and over again: "If you don't fall, you're not learning anything." By the end of this trip, he should have a doctorate in face-plants. During the day's first photo shoot in the park, Robbie took a particular hard spill. Photographer Ariel Zambelich was concerned he might spend the rest of the trip in the ICU. "He fell so unexpectedly," she said. "He was riding so smoothly, then all of a sudden there was this GIANT wave of snow. I was shooting, and I must have dropped my camera. I thought he was down for the count."
But the award for most intense crash goes to Wired reviews fellow Karissa Bell, who caught an edge after falling and ended up smacking the back of her head against the snow. Mike Ruocco the videographer saw the whole thing: "She slammed her head on the ground super-hard. She was down for a minute. It sucked."
Karissa had just gotten her groove going when she took the tumble.
"I had just landed successfully for the first time ever," she said, "so my confidence was up, and I decided to give it another go. I went over the kicker and got a little more air than I was expecting. Next thing I know, I land on my head at the bottom and I'm trying to get my face to stop vibrating," Karissa said.
Like a trooper, Karissa got back up and rode until the lifts closed. Wear a helmet kids, your brain will thank you.
In the end, we got some pretty great still shots. The award for best photo goes to reviews contributor Billy Brown's rail grab. True story: he's already swapped out his Facebook cover photo with the picture Ariel shot today. Billy was in love with the terrain park, and ended up spending most of the day there. It was time well spent, as he was able to pull off a 180 on the very same ramps that nearly claimed the lives of Robbie and Karissa.
And finally, photo director Jim Merithew's reign of falling-on-top-of-people terror continues. Maybe he follows too closely, maybe his stopping skills aren't as fantastic as they once were. Or maybe he's using us all to break his falls. Whatever the reason, if you see Jim on the mountain, do not pass him unless you can put some distance between the two of you. He will fall, and he will wind up right on top of you.
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Topic Page: molecular weight
weight of a molecule of a substance expressed in atomic mass units (amu). The molecular weight may be calculated from the molecular formula of the substance; it is the sum of the atomic weights of the atoms making up the molecule. For example, water has the molecular formula H2O, indicating that there are two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen in a molecule of water. Rounded to three decimal places, the atomic weight of hydrogen is 1.008 amu and that of oxygen is 15.999 amu. The molecular weight of water is thus (2×1.008)+(1×15.999)=2.016+15.999=18.015 amu. Since atomic weights are average values, molecular weights are also average values. On the average, a molecule of ordinary water weighs 18.015 amu. Both hydrogen and oxygen are made up of several isotopes. One isotope of hydrogen is deuterium, or heavy hydrogen. Atoms of deuterium are about twice as massive as the average for all hydrogen atoms in ordinary water. Therefore water that contains only atoms of deuterium, called heavy water, has a higher molecular weight than ordinary water. Some substances, especially ionic compounds such as common salt, are not made up of molecules and thus have neither a molecular formula nor a molecular weight.
Molecular weights of substances may be determined experimentally in various ways, the method employed usually depending on the state (solid, liquid, or gas) of the substance. Methods for determining the molecular weights of gaseous substances are based on Avogadro's law, which states that under given conditions of temperature and pressure a given volume of any gas contains a specific number of molecules of the gas; thus a comparison of the weights of equal volumes of different gases under the same conditions of temperature and pressure is equivalent to a direct comparison of the weights of molecules of the gases. The molecular weights of substances that are not normally gaseous and do not evaporate without decomposition are sometimes determined from their effects on the melting point, boiling point, vapor pressure, or osmotic pressure of some solvent (see colligative properties). However, if the substance ionizes or does not completely separate into molecules, the molecular weight so determined will be erroneous. Highly accurate molecular weights are sometimes determined by using the mass spectrograph.
Some substances, e.g., proteins, viruses, and certain synthetic polymers, have very high molecular weights. These molecular weights may be determined by measurement of sedimentation rate in an ultracentrifuge, by light-scattering photometry, or by other methods. The methods may give different results, since usually the molecules of a substance such as a polymer do not all have exactly the same molecular weight. These methods determine an average molecular weight for the molecules in the sample. The number-average molecular weight determined by the ultracentrifuge method gives a value that is equal to the weight of the sample divided by the number of molecules in the sample. This number-average molecular weight can also be determined by other methods based on measurement of colligative properties. The light-scattering method determines what is called the weight-average molecular weight. Although this may be the same value as the number-average molecular weight if all the molecules have nearly the same weight, it will be higher if some of the molecules are heavier than others.


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The ground was damp in the early morning hours; fog blurred the vision for miles on end; small birds chirped their routine wake up calls; and the woodland creatures scuttled across the forest floor preparing for the day ahead. The cool, moist air filled Oiriana's lungs as she breathed in her final day in Lorien, her home for so many years. She had been awake all night; for she knew that the following day would be her departure. And so it was. Oriana was one of the most curious and bold half-elves one would meet in a lifetime, but 'goodbyes' were still the hardest to accept when traveling. The mallorn trees towered over the flats built into them and all that lingered below, which were few – it was early even for elves.
Oriana gazed through the mist, pondering what her journey would bring her. She thought about her family and whether or not her father was really happy for her. She thought about her brother. For so long they had been the best of friends, close as can be. With him gone and their mother long since dead – murdered in fact – her father the only solace, she had grown distant from many of her acquaintances there in Lorien. She wondered what he was doing this very instant, if he was even still alive. How could he have just left her? Why?
The soft crunch of ground echoed behind her; she turned ever so slightly. "Ada, I think it is time for me to go."
He pulled her into an embrace, a warm loving embrace, and smiled. "Of course. I always knew you would leave sooner or later, but there are some things you must know before you depart." The concern on her father's old worn face worried her for a moment.
She grabbed his hands. "What is it?"
"You must be careful wherever you go. Do not tell anyone of your heritage. Speak only to those of higher status, and tell no one of Wynter's Rose. You must keep them a secret." He squeezed her hand gently, slipping something into it. "And if and when you confront Mordarias, you must show him this. He will know what it is."
She gazed at a silver ring with a crimson flame in the center. "The flame of my mother," she whispered. She had seen her mother where it so many times. Her mother and father had identical ones to always remember each other. "Why? What does he know of her? Did her kill her?" She was beginning to get upset thinking of her mother.
Her father just sighed. "No, but he will provide answers to questions you have yet to think. May the Valar go with you my daughter." They embraced once more and he turned from her. "Your horse awaits you in the stables. Good luck on your journey. I will not be here when you return. I am going to meet your mother." With a heartbreaking look on his aged face, he turned and strode off into the mist.
Oriana was speechless and silent as she made her way to the stables. Why in Middle Earth would this Mordarias have anything to do with her mother except her death? Did he do it? Did he plan it? The stables came into view and her beautiful white mount, Akita, trotted over to her.
"Hello, love. Where've you been?" Oriana grabbed an apple from her bag sitting next to the stable doors and fed it to the creature. Akita took it happily and chomped on it with pleasure, knowing it would be her last for many a day and night.
Not being able to stand the anxiety anymore, Oriana jumped on Akita's back and kicked her into high gear, galloping as fast as she could to the borders of Lorien. Without looking back, she made her way from the borders in a day, and traveled as far as she could in a day. There were tears, many tears, some for her father, some for her brother, and some for just being on her own for the first time. She couldn't believe it. She needed a guide for sure, even if she did know this land.
For many years she would hunt, train, and spar with others that would roam the land with her; but many of those had wandered off onto the Grey Havens by now. She was truly on her own for the first time – and she relished it. But she was also somewhat scared. She had no guide, no teacher, no mentor to help her. She figured she might find some small towns or villages and ask for a bard or expert traveler to aid her, but she feared the consequences of her father's forewarning.
As Eru painted the sky gold and purple, tinting it with pale pinks and oranges, Oriana slowed Akita to a halt, making camp for the day near the river Anduin, preparing for the next day.


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July 03, 2014
When Paul W. Klipsch began his quest for live music in his living room, the person seated beside him in that room was his wife, Belle. It has been said that behind every great man is a great woman. The same might be said about a great song. Melody certainly matters. A memorable hook helps, along with clever or compelling lyrics to stick with us. But even if a song has all this going for it, it will fall flat if it's missing authentic passion.
What do singers and songwriters draw upon to create this passion? Frequently, from their own life experience. Phil Collins' famous break-up song "Against All Odds" begins with the line: "How can I let you just walk away / Just let you leave without a trace?" The song told the story of Collins' own failing marriage, and in 1984 the crash and burn story resonated with music fans enough to see it hit number two on the Billboard Hot 100 U.K. and spent three weeks at number one in the U.S.
Hit songs about love and relationships get even more interesting when the song is about another musician. Iconic music couples have clashed and harmonized to create some of our best-loved songs throughout history. For example...
Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album Rumours is widely considered to be one of the greatest rock albums of the 1970s, if not of all-time. Producing hits such as "Don't Stop" and "Go Your Own Way," Rumours won the 1978 Grammy Award for Album of the Year. The album's greatness was born, however, from simultaneous meltdowns in the intertwined romantic relationships of several band members:
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham were Fleetwood Mac's American members. Long-time lovers, their relationship was crumbling by the late 1970s. In "Go Your Own Way," Buckingham expressed his anger with Nicks, even including the line "Packing up, shacking up is all you want to do" despite her strong objections. The line stayed in the song and the beleaguered couple recorded it together as bandmates. To be a fly on that wall...
Two other members of the band, Christine and John McVie, were going through their own break-up while Rumours was being written. In the other best-known song from the album, "Don't Stop," Christine tells her ex-husband repeatedly, "Yesterday's gone." Although the song sounds cheery and optimistic, it was Christine's way of telling John that their relationship was over, and it was time to move on.
Sonny and Cher
Cher was a tender 16 years old when she met Salvatore "Sonny" Bono in a coffee shop. Sonny was 27 and working for legendary music producer Phil Spector. Before long, he had Cher singing backup for acts like The Righteous Brothers and The Crystals.
The couple's romantic relationship began in 1962; their marriage in 1964. Their career-making song about one another: "I Got You Babe" was a hit in 1965. Ten years after singing the foreshadowing lyrics, "They say we're young and we don't know / We won't find out until we grow," Sonny and Cher divorced. Despite Cher having very few kind words about Sonny after the divorce, their relationship was the springboard that launched both their careers, and propelled her ultimately into super-stardom.
Johnny Cash and June Carter
Thankfully, not all iconic match ups end in disaster. For Johnny Cash and June Carter, their 35 year-marriage weathered hard times with the couple staying together through it all. Johnny Cash, Jr. would subsequently write in memoirs about his parents that they "accepted each other unconditionally" and stayed in love until the end of their lives.
Before she met Johnny, June was a musical star in her own right as a performer with her family's group, The Carter Sisters. Johnny started performing with the family and fell in love with June almost right away. He insisted that he would marry her one day, but she cited his drug addiction as the reason she'd never be with him. Biographers of Cash claim that it was largely his love for June providing the motivation to get his addiction under control. The two married in 1968 and stayed married until their deaths in 2003. Over the years, they sung a multitude of duets together, including hits such as "Jackson."
Who is your favorite musical power couple? Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale? Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood? Marc Anthony and J-Lo? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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This is the first part in an ongoing series of articles titled "Saving Liberty: The Future After Ron Paul and Gary Johnson." For more information on the series, as well as other entries in it, please click here to go to the "Saving Liberty" page.
The liberty movement in America has advanced a great deal in such a short period of time. Aided by two presidential campaigns by Congressman Ron Paul and a series of liberty-minded organizations, many activists have come together to advance the libertarian philosophy. What was once just a scattered group seemingly less than a percentage point across America is now a united, full-force movement with a viable future. While it is strong, it is not perfect. Among the flaws facing this movement is the miscommunication of its principles and the general misconception of what the movement stands for.
There are two things standing in the way of proper communication of principles, which are renegade activists and Ron Paul himself. Renegade supporters, meaning the people who come off as extreme and brash, as well as overly aggressive. These individuals have a tendency to talk down to people, denounce non-believers as "sheeple" or other derogatory names, and shut people off from any potential civil discourse. It is impossible to communicate new ideas to the mainstream if people are turned off to the messengers. The liberty crowd must be effective, not destructive.
Ron Paul may be one of the most principled politicians in American political history, but if there was one weakness he has, it was communication. By his own admission, he may have been his own worst enemy because of it. This is not to say Congressman Paul is a bad man, he is far from it. But it serves as an example to the movement on the topic of communication and it's importance.
Too much time is wasted by the renegade supporters on calling leaders "Nazis" and wearing out Godwin's Law, while sounding the alarm on the socialist takeover of America. It may be true that our country is going down a dark road, but the extreme rhetoric will not advance the cause of liberty. People will not listen to rhetoric and will respond dismissively. Considering that the first step in advancing a cause is education, heated rhetoric is thus contrary to the goals.
Too many people look at the liberty crowd and have a vision of violent anarchists who act disruptively with unstoppable anger. True, activists are upset with the way the country is run, but angry is not how the activists should be viewed. Attitude is everything in life, and it is true here. One can have a grim and gloomy outlook on the world, or one can be a realist about the present while optimistic about the future. Liberty supporters should be absolutely honest about how bad things are now, because they are devastating. To the future however, there is much reason to be hopeful.
As far as principles go, here are a few points to consider:
- In terms of foreign policy, the focus should be more on what will be done in the event of an emergency, not what shouldn't be done now. For example, one place where Ron Paul lost many was with Iran. There are many alarmists out there on the topic of Iran, which is a small barking dog in comparison to Russia, China, or North Korea, but still is treated as the leader of the apocalypse. Paul would often correctly state we don't need to go to war with Iran. The problem is, the liberty crowd already knows that, but the mainstream believes otherwise. Instead of losing people there by pointing that out, instead respond how Iran would be dealt with if a national security threat did present itself. Use this as an opportunity to educate about the Constitution. If Iran was a threat, then the President should immediately go to Congress for a Declaration of War. Once the declaration is obtained, then deploy the troops immediately in full force, take care of the job and come home. Wipe out the enemy and completely cripple them, but do not stick around to rebuild the bridges and buildings we destroyed in dealing with threats. Most will agree with defense and not rebuilding other nations after we properly defend ourselves. Furthermore, many will agree with the Constitution and upholding the law.
- One dream of many in the liberty movement is ending the Federal Reserve system. The problem here is that is a bit much for the average citizen to take in. Given that many Americans are not economics junkies, the Federal Reserve system is the only thing they know. Change is one thing, radical change is another. Ending the Federal Reserve and having to dramatically overhaul the way our monetary system operates is radical change, which would not be welcome to many Americans. The proper approach would be to take things one step at a time, with the first step being the audit. Who can really argue with transparency? If the Federal Reserve is truly an honest, independent banking cartel as its supporters would claim, then an audit would not be a problem. Most Americans, being supporters of openness, would support an audit. Given that liberty activists already know the corrupt operations of the Federal Reserve, an audit would only vindicate their concerns. Thus, the audit would lead more people to support the "End The Fed" cause.
- Welfare at the federal level is unconstitutional and at any other level, contrary to the principles of the free market. Given that much of America is involved in some sort of assistance program, threatening to end these programs in a crippled economy will not win any new support. The proper approach would be to first note that the federal government is a poor manager in general, which is why the powers granted to it in the Constitution are few and strictly defined. Note that if there is to be any assistance for the disabled or elderly, or temporary assistance for those who definitely need it, it should occur at the lowest levels of government possible. The lower the level in government, the closer to the people, and thus easiest managed. Of course, it is the utopian to have a completely free and fair playing field for all in society, but it is unlikely to happen anytime soon. Thus, it must be taken at a step at a time. As the journey towards true capitalism continues, allow for some assistance, but ensure it is for those who truly need it and keep it at the lower levels of government.
These, of course, are just a few of many examples. It could be discussed all day, but the point is properly communicated. How a message is delivered is everything. If the liberty movement is to make inroads in society with everyday Americans, then it must make a conscious effort to focus its message so people can understand it without being overwhelmed or scared away. Liberty is not radical or insane. Liberty itself, is actually very American and not extreme at all. What America has become is a radical departure from the principles America was founded on. Freedom is the foundation on which the United States of America was founded on. People are not stupid, they're just mislead. It is the job of everyone who believes in the principles of freedom and liberty to communicate in a respectful manner that liberty is not insane.


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One of my greedyboys had been hassling me for weeks to make some Raspberry sticky buns.
So after much umming and arghing and thinking "plain, sugar, Plain and mascapone, Ricotta, brown sugar" and many variations here they are in all their glory.
Stunningly Scrumptious…
Without any adornments at this stage:)
Chock bun of raspberries….Simply delicious…Brekkie, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea..
Toasted, wonderful in a bread pudding after a few days…
Warmed up with cream or custard…endless, endless possibilities…
Not sweet enough the greedyboys said…
Hmm you be the judge.
I think they are:)
What will you need?
Use my base sticky bun recipe but add in 2 eggs and change the butter amount to 150 g.
Apart from that, it is the same.
So follow the same procedure.
You will need 400g of Frozen raspberries
1/2 cup of sugar
2 tsp of cornflour.
Add altogether in a bowl and toss.
You want the berries to be frozen as long as possible.
Make the dough according the above recipe.
Allow to rest for specified time and then place on lightly floured bench/board.
Roll out into a sort of rectangular shape (see below) and sprinkle with berries.
Then roll up as tightly as possible.
Lightly grease a roasting dish, or a big, high sided dish.
Slice the sticky buns into 12-14 pieces.
I did 12.
I laid these out 4 x 3 , as you can see below.
Cover lightly with a tea towel and place in a warm place and allow to rise for 2 hours.
Pre-heat oven 20 210 celsius about 30 minutes before rising is finished.
Place in the hot oven for 10 minutes and then reduce heat to 180 and bake a further 25 minutes.
After 15 minutes, ,make a sugar syrup of 1/4 cup of water and 1/4 cup of sugar and let become syrupy.
Spoon over the buns about 10 minutes before removing them.
It acts as a glaze.
Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan.
Allow to cool fully and then pull apart and munch.
Mmmmm, very very very yummy….
The greedyboys felt more sugar was needed in the raspberry mix.
I did not.
You could also make a white icing and drizzle across the raspberries buns but i really feel this maybe too much.
But as usual I will leave it totally up to you.


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Nov 14, 2019
The OCD and Related Disorders Program at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Harvard Medical School ( https://mghocd.org/ ), directed by Sabine Wilhelm, PhD, is seeking applicants for a full-time, 1-year postdoctoral fellowship focused on development and testing of technology-based interventions for a range of psychiatric conditions. The likely start date for this position is July 1, 2020. The MGH OCD and Related Disorders Program is a large, multidisciplinary clinical and research program within the vibrant Department of Psychiatry. Our program is comprised of psychologists, psychiatrists, pre-doctoral interns, postdoctoral fellows, post-bac research assistants, biostatisticians, undergraduate volunteers, and administrators. Through treatment studies and outpatient hospital visits, we treat hundreds of patients annually with obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, body-focused repetitive behavior disorders, Tourette syndrome and chronic tic disorders, and related conditions. We also have a wide portfolio of ongoing research studies that are supported by NIH, foundation grants, industry sponsors, and private donors. Much of our ongoing research is focused on the development and testing of CBT treatments and understanding predictors and mechanisms of treatment response. The postdoctoral fellow would be involved in a range of research activities within the program, which may include directing or co-directing industry-funded projects related to development and testing of novel digital CBT interventions for a range of psychiatric conditions, conducting clinical assessments in the context of randomized controlled trials, and supervising research assistants. The candidate would also join program-wide clinic and research meetings. The MGH OCD Program has an excellent track record in mentorship, and the candidate would receive research supervision and mentorship. Depending on the interest of the candidate, this position could also involve providing psychotherapy to hospital adult outpatients with OCD and related disorders under clinical supervision, to obtain hours required for clinical licensure. Candidates will have an appointment at Harvard Medical School and should have a PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology by the position start date. Candidates should have strong training in evidence-based treatments for psychiatric illnesses, including cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure with response prevention, completion of an APA-accredited internship by the position start date, and evidence of strong research training, as demonstrated by their CV. This position is for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Interested applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, and contact information for 3 references to Barbara Rosemberg, M.H.A. at email@example.com . We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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International Nurses Day
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Celebrate National Breastfeeding Month
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Free health trainer support
FREE Family Fun Day at The Oval
Looking after yourself and others during hot weather
Wirral Life After Stroke Service
Level 3 'Heatwave' alert issued for North West
Fitness fun for Wirral's children
Wirral Community NHS Trust welcomes its 4000th member
Health Matters: Are you struggling to cope of feeling overwhelmed?
Patients recommend local NHS Community Trust
The Berwick Report is published
"I'm ready to make a change"
Wirral Community NHS Trust Campervan Prize Draw Competition Terms and Conditions
September Board meeting
September Board meeting (2)
Stoptober 2013
Wirral Community NHS Trust's second Annual General Meeting
HRH The Earl of Wessex to officially open St Catherine's Health Centre, Birkenhead
Sexual Health made simple!
Annual General Meeting
October Board Meeting
St Catherine's Health Centre Opened by HRH The Earl of Wessex
Health Matters: Are you living with back pain?
World Mental Health Day – 10th October 2013
Wirral Walk In Centre's get clean bill of health following inspection
Health Matters: It's national cholesterol week (14-20 October 2013)
Innovation in local healthcare
Speak out Safely Campaign
Health Matters: Growing a moustache for Movember?
Notice Board: Free activities for men
Wirral choir announced as finalists for national music contest
Health Matters: 21 November is stop pressure ulcers day!
Wirral Community NHS staff support Children in Need
Health Matters: Could you have a heart rhythm problem?
Local nurses help you to spot and stop pressure ulcers
Congratulations to Forum Housing and Kooth.com
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Pharmacy opening times over the festive period
Trust camper van toured Wirral
Health Matters: Get the right healthcare for you this winter
New Year New You
Go smokefree for a healthy 2014
Health Matters: Make a great start to your new year's resolutions - Livewell
Heart disease - reduce the risks, spot the symptoms
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Health Matters: Heart disease – reduce the risk, learn the symptoms
NHS Careers Event: It's more than just doctors and nurses!
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Health Visitor Jo Chwalko awarded with the Queen's Nurse title
Looking after Wirral's hearts & minds
Diabetes in Wirral - Education is key
Norovirus Outbreak
HEALTH MATTERS: Chlamydia – do you know the facts?
Local NHS Staff recognised for service excellence
'For You Thank You' Staff Awards 2014
Wirral Community NHS Trust celebrate International Wheelchair Day 1 March
National No Smoking Day
Nearly one in five patients in England admit they have misused Accident and Emergency departments at some point, a survey suggests
Livewell this Lent
Vision 2018: Survey set to help transform the NHS and Social Care
Living Well with Diabetes
Lord Lieutenant and High Sheriff attend Young People Friendly awards.
Health Matters - Helping local children get the best start in life
Easter bank holiday weekend opening hours
'Wound dressings…solving the mystery' study day - book your place
Celebrating International Nurses Day 2014
12 –18 May 2014 is Dying Matters Awareness Week
Board meeting – 7 April 2014
Board meeting – June 2014
National Volunteers Week (1-7 June)
Physio 'flash mob' Old Market House for Workout at Work Day!
Breastfeeding Awareness Week (Monday 9 – Friday 13 June)
Alison McGovern MP praises NHS staff during visit to Eastham Clinic
Walk-in Centre at All Day Health Centre, Arrowe Park - back to normal
STUDY DAY: Cleaning up on infection…spreading good practice
Come along to the Breastfeeding roadshow - FREE fun for all the family
Investigation report into allegation of abuse by Jimmy Savile at St Catherine's Hospital in 1964 published
Board meeting – July 2014
Feeling below par?...health advice for visitors to this year's Open Championship
'Tour de Heart' Wirral Heart Support Service Bike-a-thon
Free five week fun and interactive programme
The Summer 2014 magazine has been published!
First-ever fair for the over-60s
Board meeting – August 2014
Early Years Training Workshops - Livewell Programme
Annual General Meeting: Thursday 11 September 2014
Keep happy and healthy this Bank Holiday
NOTICE: Sexual Health Clinic services at St Catherine's Health Centre on Sun 31 Aug
Board meeting – Wednesday 3 September 2014
Local Health Visiting Service is Young People Friendly!
Wirral Community NHS Trust listed as one of the best places to work in the country!
Do you use NHS prescribed continence products as a Wirral patient, carer or health & social care professional?
CHANGE OF DATE: October board meeting
Top comedians encourage Wirral smokers to quit
New Season New You with Wirral Community NHS Trust
Public Board Committee meeting – Wednesday 8 October 2014
National Industrial Action – Monday 13 October
Get fit with family fun at Tranmere Rovers
Successfully spreading good practice
We've launched our NEW Prostate Cancer Nurse Service!
Breathewell and Singwell with Wirral Community NHS Trust
Confidential sexual health survey to launch
Patient Choice Award
Board meeting – Wednesday 5 November 2014
Wirral's Wheelchair and Independent Living Centre have moved!
Trust delighted with Care Quality Commission inspection report
Do you know how to spot and stop pressure ulcers?
Board meeting – Wednesday 3 December 2014
Pharmacy opening times over the festive period
Health Matters: Feel better for longer….
Looking for a fun way to lose weight and get fit?
Board meeting – Wednesday 14 January 2015
Could you be an NHS Governor?
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Are you ready to ESCAPE knee pain?
Complete our annual members survey
Health Matters: Sexual Health Week (15-21 September 2014)
Health Matters: Parenthood and building relationships
Health Matters: 5 ways to beat anxiety & stress
Health Matters: Get up and about with our wellbeing challenge
Board meeting – Wednesday 4 February 2015
Associate Non-Executive Director opportunity
Health Promotion Resource Centre Open Day
Proud to be a Quitter
Health Matters: Don't let back pain get you down
Shaping Up
'Hello my name is…' campaign launched at the trust
For You Thank You – Staff Awards 2015
Board meeting – Wednesday 4 March 2015
STUDY DAY: Tissue Viability - 'The heat is on'
Health chief chooses Wirral to help shape NHS future
A new timetable for Sexual Health Wirral
Easter bank holiday weekend opening hours
Board meeting - Wednesday 1 April 2015
Hoax text messages
No Smoking Day - Wednesday 11 March. The day you start to stop!
Vitamin D – Are you getting enough?
The Red Book just got better!
SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign - 5 May 2015
Early May bank holiday weekend opening hours
Board meeting - Wednesday 13 May 2015
Dying Matters week (18-24 May) – Talk, Plan, Live
Celebrating International Nurses day 2015
Celebrate Breastfeeding Awareness Month with your local NHS Trust!
Wirral Community NHS Trust says a huge thank you to hard working volunteers
Wirral public get 'hands on' for Mental Health Awareness Week
Board meeting - Wednesday 3 June 2015
STUDY DAY: Cleaning up on infection…spreading good practice
Livewell makes its mark on Facebook!
Board meeting - Wednesday 1 July 2015
Do you know somebody living with prostate cancer?
Community NHS Trust appoints new Chief Executive
Wirral Community NHS Trust in the HSJ best places to work for a second year running
FREE leisure passes available to Wirral residents
Board meeting Wed 5 Aug 2015
Free NHS health support programme receives praise
New service for children and young people to launch at AGM and health fair
Board meeting – Wednesday 2 September 2015
Election process for our Council of Governors starts TODAY!
Livewell Programme helps single mum lose nearly four stone in less than a year
Local nurse recognised after dedicating over half a century of service to the NHS
Sexual Health Week - 14 - 20 Sept
Board meeting – Wed 7 Oct 2015
First day of voting!
The perfect way to say thank you - Patient Choice Award
Wirral Community NHS Trust forms its first Council of Governors
Board meeting - Wed 4 Nov 2015
Pharmacy opening times over the festive period - 2015
Look after your sexual elf this Christmas!
Safer for Sleep for Baby
Health Promotion Resource Centre temporary relocation
Pharmacy Sharps Collection Service update
Board meeting - Wed 13 Jan 2016
Cervical Cancer Awareness Week - 24-30 January 2016
Important Changes to Weight Management Services in Wirral
Important Changes to 'Stop Smoking' Services in Wirral
Hilbre High wins for 0-19s
Membership event - 22 March 2016
Former Brookside star hosts community NHS staff awards
Board meeting - 2 March 2016
Easter Pharmacy opening times - March 2016
Important Changes to 'Stop Smoking' Services in Wirral - 31 March 2016
Parkinson's Awareness Day - Wed 20 April
Pharmacy opening times - May Bank Holiday
Dying Matters week - 9 -15 May
Greater say for local people as Wirral Community NHS becomes a Foundation Trust
Dying Matters' to Wirral care providers
Boat names after Wirral Nurse
Tissue Viability Study Day: Skin - We've got it covered…
Wirral Globe columnist Karen Howell offers food for thought
Celebrate Breastfeeding Awareness month with us!
Board meeting 4th May 2016
Local NHS trust supporting carers
Trust set to support residents over the summer months
Local NHS trust urges men to get involved in Men's Health Week (13 - 19 June)
NEW Health & Social Care BTEC course - open event
Men's Health Week
Continence Awareness Week 2016… coffee, cupcakes and catheters
Trust develops easy read leaflets for patients with learning disabilities
Recruitment Open Day – work at the heart of a healthy community
Public board meeting - Wednesday 6 July 2016
Event to support those affected by cancer
Public have their say about future of NHS Trust
GP services at the All Day Health Centre
Karen's Wirral Globe column: Nursing at the heart of the community
Annual General Meeting: Thursday 8 September 2016
Temporary closure of Eastham Clinic
Sexual Health Clinic – temporary relocation of Thursday's drop-in session
Public board meeting - Wednesday 7 September 2016
test september
Recruitment Open Day - Saturday 17 September
It's National Sexual Health Week!
Are you looking after your eye health?
Sexual Health Clinic cancellation
The DVT service has moved to All Day Health Centre
Cheshire East Health Visitors join Facebook for #HVWeek
Important Information: Brook sexual health clinic temporarily relocated to St Cath's
Changing the way we think about back pain
St Catherine's Health Centre – Access road disruption, Friday 14 October
There's still time to quit this October!
Cheshire East 0-19 Service - One year on
Public board meeting - Wednesday 2 November 2016
Together we can fight antibiotic resistance
Self-Care week - empowering us to take control of our health
Cheshire and Merseyside Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP)
Changes to the Phlebotomy Service from Thurs 1 Dec
Know the alternatives to A&E
Knowing your pulse - it could save your life
Pharmacy opening times over the festive period - 2016
Nearly 10,000 blood tests in 10 days
Know your NHS choices - alternatives to A&E
Sexual Health Wirral - take the survey now!
For You Thank You Staff Awards 2017 - The Winners
Public board meeting - Wednesday 1 March 2017
Emergency Department Pressures
Staff Awards - a night to remember!
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Improved health and social care for Wirral
Notice of Election
Public board meeting - Wednesday 3 May 2017
Have you been affected by the recent case relating to Child Sexual Exploitation?
Bank Holiday Pharmacy opening times - Monday 29 May 2017
Ecstasy Awareness - what you need to know
This June - it's The Big Feed 2017!
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Archbishop Sentamu Believes in Birkenhead
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Central Advice & Duty Team telephone number change
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The perfect way to say thank you – People's Heart Award
Wirral Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times
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Will you join the five million going dry this January?
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'Grandparents in the Know' sessions
New Health and Wellbeing Hub for children, young people and their families
Family Nurse Partnership - Cheshire East
Parents urged to think pharmacist first for unwell children
Change to Sexual Health Wirral - Arrowe Park clinic on Sat 3 March
Public Question Time with Wirral CCG
Public board meeting - Wednesday 7 March 2018
Gone with the Wound - Tissue Viability Study Day for Health Professionals
Wirral and Cheshire East Pharmacy opening times during the Easter break
GP Out of Hours Service - rated 'Good' by CQC
Environmental accreditation for St Cath's Health Centre
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Aditya Bhattacharya will start shooting A Momentary Lapse Of Reason, an English-language remake of his 1988 cult classic Raakh, in Hyderabad in January.
Telugu star Rana Daggubati is heading the cast of the film, which is financed by Hyderabad-based Guru Films. Bhattacharya will shoot the film's opening sequences in India before the production moves to Los Angeles. The film will also feature US actors who are currently being cast.
Bhattacharya is co-writing the remake with Madrid-based writer Enrico Vecchi. He will also produce along with Asif Noor and Sunitha Tati.
Bhattacharya's BMW, starring Sarita Choudhury, Jaaved Jaaferi and Tannishtha Chatterjee, recently had its premiere in the India Gold competition at the Mumbai film festival.