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Newcastle United 1-0 Anzhi Makhachkala: Player Ratings
For the second consecutive time, a two-legged tie in the Europa league involving Newcastle was decided by a solitary goal. It wasn't until the last strike of the match this time that the outcome was decided.
Last night's game was not much for getting you off your seat, as the two teams lacked a certain creative element to wow the onlookers. But Newcastle United were able to get the job done with a moment of magic from the feet of Sylvain Marveaux.
The win meant that Alan Pardew's men go a little closer to ending the Geordies' 44-year trophy drought, and in the process knock out one of the prime contenders for this year's competition.
Man of the Match: Steven Taylor
Rob Elliot (GK) – 6/10
Did reasonably well, but got lucky from the Boussoufa free kick in the 85th minute which thudded off the crossbar. Stood firm when called into action, which was only once except the free-kick situation, when he stood strong to palm away a Samuel Eto'o effort from an acute angle. Has great distribution skills, both with his kicking as well as his long throw outs, but saw a couple of them being intercepted and brought the pressure straight back. Sometimes tried to be too cute for his own liking while trying to start things off with short passes to Tiote, even when he didn't have space to maneuver.
Davide Santon (RB) – 6.5/10
Defensively astute, but could never quite stretch the game even when Anzhi were down to ten men. Has a natural inclination to cutt back inside, but with no authority with his left foot, brought attacks to a halt.
Steven Taylor (CB) – 8.5/10
A man of the match performance from the stalwart of the Newcastle defence. He was the difference between the two teams in the first half, as he put in blocks one after another to keep the Magpies in the game. His presence was felt on the offensive end as well, as he got himself in positions to trouble the Anzhi defenders on set pieces. The only blemish on the night for him was the opportunity he missed from six yards out to put Newcastle in front.
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa (CB) – 6.5/10
It was the first real shaky game for the French international. Lost out deep in his half on one occasion, and was then carved open via a neat one-two. The horror moment came when he played a listless ball from the penalty box straight at Ahmedov, but Anzhi weren't clinical enough to punish the defender. Regained composure however, and put in some vital tackles to break up Anzhi on the break.
Massadio Haidara (LB) – 7/10
Showed real maturity at left back, especially on the defensive end. However, he was indecisive going forward and had nothing to show for his efforts but for a few crosses put in.
Vurnon Anita (CAM) – 6/10
The Dutch international failed to impress once again. Showed little composure on the ball and nothing on the creative front as well. Ran his heart out, but was lucky to stay on the pitch after a horror tackle on Zhirkov which resulted in only a yellow.
Cheick Tiote (CDM) – 6.5/10
Took over the captain's armband after Yohan Cabaye was taken off due to groin troubles, but showed a lack of leadership qualities. Lost the balls on numerous occasions and failed to switch play decisively when Anzhi went a man down.
Yohan Cabaye (CM) – 7/10
Was the epicentre of all good things that Newcastle did going forward. The Magpies lacked a certain zing after he had to come off.
Sylvain Marveaux (RM) – 8/10
The Frenchman was the the only real threat to the Anzhi goal and caused Zhirkov trouble throughout the game. Put in some beauties from the set pieces and had a final say in the game with the cross that lead to the goal.
Moussa Sissoko (CAM/LM) – 6/10
Not a game to remember for the Frenchman, who has taken the Premier League by storm. Started the game on the left and was brought back to the centre later on to involve him more. Missed a beautiful lay-off and then a header from about a 10 yards out.
Papiss Cisse (FW) – 7/10
Nothing except the goal. Was starved of service once Cabaye went off.
Jonas Gutierrez (CM) – 6.5/10
Came in for the injured Cabaye. Not much from the Argentine going forward, but lent a solidity at the middle of the pitch for the home side.
Adam Campbell (LW) – 6/10
Full of enthusiasm and running, but lacked positional sense. However, he certainly brought energy to the Newcastle team.
Vladimir Gabulov (GK)- 7.5/10
Authoritative in the box and dealt with all the things that came his way. No chance in preventing the goal.
Andrey Eshchenko (RB)- 7/10
A threat on the right going forward in the early goings and played in Eto'o early on for an opportunity which the Cameroon international dragged wide. Came up trumps defensively on most occasions against Haidara but got very little change out of the Frenchman going the other way.
João Carlos (CB) – 7/10
Enjoyed a comfortable evening as Cissé was starved of any quality service. Had to be at his best later on after Gonzales saw red.
Ewerton (CB) – 7/10
Like his partner at the back, Ewerton didn't see much action. Was troubled by the presence of Taylor on the set-pieces and was beaten by Cissé for the winner eventually.
Yuri Zhirkov (LB) – 6.5/10
A high boot on Marveaux may have seen him heading down the tunnel on another day. Thwarted much of Marveaux's efforts but eventually got carved by the Frenchman, when the latter found space to whip in the cross for the winner.
Jucilei (CDM) – 7/10
Held his own at the middle of the park and provided a shield to the backline. His presence ensured that Newcastle were unable to show much in terms of penetration through the middle.
Carcela-González (RM) – 4/10
Energetic on the right in the first half. Then conceded two yellow cards in the space of seven minutes to turn the game on its head.
Odil Ahmedov (CM) – 7.5/10
Provided the pivot for the Anzhi team. Had only one chance at goal when Yanga-Mbiwa's errant free kick struck the Uzbek, but managed only to hit the side netting.
Lassana Diarra (CM) – 7/10
He was great on the break, and if not for a certain Steven Taylor, would have put the visitors two to the good early on.
Mbark Boussoufa (LW) – 7/10
Started to create havoc in the early stages but failed to have much of a say as the game wore on. Hit the crossbar in the 85th minute.
Samuel Eto'o (FW) – 6.5/10
Couldn't dictate the game as he would have liked. Was bottled by the efforts of Taylor and Yanga-Mbiwa. Expect much better from the world's highest paid footballer.
Oleg Shatov (CM) – 6/10
Replaced Lassana Diarra for the final 15 minutes but didn't have much of an impact on the game.

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We have reinvented, says PDP chair, Modu Sheriff
Against disintegration insinuations from certain quarters following last year's electoral loss, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has reiterated the political resurgence of the party.
This, he said, had started manifesting with the victories of party's candidates in the two senatorial and 21 state assembly re-run elections in Rivers State.
Sheriff, who spoke yesterday during a courtesy visit to Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State in Akure, said members had buried the hatchet for the progress of the major opposition party in the country.It very clear today, from all the by-elections that we have conducted recently that the party has already come together.
"From all the by-elections in Benue, Kogi, Taraba, Abia, Akwa Ibom and Ebonyi states, it is very clear that whatever differences the people were having within the party before that made us to lose the election, they have come together to bury those differences so that we can concentrate and reposition our party."
He said he was in the state to see the Chairman of PDP Governors Forum, Dr. Mimiko, whom he described as the "Governor-General" after a previous visit to Rivers State for a campaign rally."
"We are going to have our convention very soon, which is coming up end of May and preparations for the convention are on top gear. I needed to consult my Governor-General, who is the chairman of our governors' forum to discuss with him so that our convention will be successful," he said.
Sheriff affirmed that the consultation would goad the party to put its machinery in place for the forthcoming convention with a view to staging a comeback.
Earlier, Mimiko lauded the party chieftain for initiating some restructuring, saying since he came onboard, the party had won all pending elections.
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By Kevin Smith
As Halloween approaches, we're constantly reminded of ghouls, witches and zombies. But the worst creatures our imaginations can conjure aren't fictional. After all, evil is an inherent part of human nature. Think about that strange old man who lives down the hall from you. You keep telling yourself he's just a kooky lost soul in need of a friend, when in reality he probably just ate a cat last night… and you're next. Nor are maniacal, murderous impulses reserved purely for the Hitlers and bin Ladens of the world.
True evil seems to emerge when human desire is mixed with power, insanity and wanton disregard of social mores. To be sure though, it has nothing to do with the dead walking the earth to suck our blood or haunt our houses. Vampires hate mirrors, Frankenstein's monster just wants love and Wolfman's got nards. The living are way, way scarier then anything that bumps in the night. And here are seven truly terrifying, often overlooked figures from history that make Michael Myers look like he's merely in need of some behavioral therapy. But if you try use any of these nutjobs as inspiration for a costume idea, don't say we didn't warn you about the offended stares and vitriolic epithets.
7. James Warren "Jim" Jones
A renaissance man when it came to perversion, power, charisma and insanity, Jim Jones was a cult leader in the '60s and '70s who was able to convince 909 of his "Rainbow Family" to drink poisoned Kool-Aid as if it were in their best interests. Jones was an unbelievably creepy bastard during a remarkably scary time. Disco was king and flower power had wilted, so mass suicide seemed like a valid option. But instead of taking this truly frightening ability for mind-control on a worldwide tour, Jones put a bullet in his brain. Too bad he'd already passed out his cyanide concoction to nearly a thousand victims.
6. Josef Fritzl
From the beautiful land of the Alps and the Danube, birthplace of icons like Mozart, Freud and Schwarzenegger, comes the newest Austrian to take hold of the public's imagination. Josef Fritzl, the world's worst dad. How does one obtain such a lofty title? A good way to start would be imprisoning your teenage daughter for almost 25 years and then fathering seven incestuous children… with your own child. This Vincent Price-on-PCP looking motherfucker is certainly more frightful than Count Dracula. At least the Count lets you out of his cellar at night.
5. Fred Phelps
< This man hates you. He does not know you, but if he could, he would stop by your house and tell you that God hates you as well. The pastor of a small Baptist church in Kansas for the last 50 years, Rev. Phelps has been spreading the word of God, or at least if God was a disgusted, hate-filled deity. And who has angered the almighty one? Everyone! Gay people? Check. Immigrants? Si. Soldiers? Roger. Swedes? Loathes them and their silly reindeers. This man is clearly insane, but his words reach an audience. He once received 30 percent of the votes for U.S. Senator of Kansas. For fun, his followers like to picket funerals and carry along signs stating that "God hates fags" and "Thank God for dead soldiers." But thankfully, Phelps is old, and presumably near the end of his lynching rope. I'm sure his funeral is going to be a blast.4. Josef Mengele
You can't have a list of evil bastards and leave out the Nazis entirely. Dr. Mengele, also known by the heart-warming moniker the angel of death, was an SS physician who was responsible for countless barbaric experiments he carried out on prisoners at Auschwitz for little to no scientific reasons. Why? Most likely because he was a vicious egomaniacal sociopath who wasn't hugged enough as a child. Thankfully, in the end, Mengele was captured and tried for war crimes… except he wasn't. Doctor Dickhead actually was able to flee Europe with help from some fellow SS cretins and set up shop in South America. Mengele lived the remainders of his days in sunny Argentina and didn't die until 1979. The fact that he was alive when Star Wars came out just adds another layer of evil to his story.
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AST 1620 - Meeting Demon Lord Tantai Lingyan
Qing Shui smiled. His eyes hadn't failed him yet. In the past, he had heard some things about Nalan Ping, and now that he was seeing Nalan Ping for himself, he said, "Give me a reason."
Everything required a reason. The Nalan Clan and Qing Clan should be on opposing stands. No matter what the reason was, the Nalan Clan should not be coming here. Since he did, then he should have his reasons to do so. It wouldn't be something that could be covered with benevolence. It was also not something that can be explained with his filial piety.
"I know that someone in the Qing Clan cultivates a type of martial technique that strikes out while borrowing on the opponent's force, as well as negating forces. I have a martial technique in my hands that's similar to it. I can give it to Qing Clan. Will this do? Other than this, I really don't have anything else." Nalan Ping gave it some thoughts and said.
That secret manual was something that was the most precious to him, after his mother. It was also because of this secret manual that he could secure a little status in the Nalan Clan and was able to stay for a few more years in the Nalan Clan.
Qing Shui was very interested in his talent. He shook his head, "I can help you, but there's no need for the secret manual. You can stay. What I value more is your filial piety. Otherwise, I would never have agreed to this."
"Thank you!"
Qing Shui nodded and smiled at that amiable looking lady, "I don't know how to address you. Since you're here, there's no need to stand on ceremony. The people in the Qing Clan are easy to get along with. You'll find out after staying for some time."
"Miraculous Physician Qing, I've received help from the Imperial Cuisine Hall before. Ping`er is no longer a member of the Nalan Clan. We don't have any relations at all with the Nalan Clan." The madam smiled and bowed slightly to Qing Shui.
Although she was smiling, there was a faint grieve in her smile. This faint sorrow was very clear, as if it was something that would never be dissolved.
Qing Shui didn't feel anything about Nalan Ping staying. The matters here were already settled and as for what was going to happen to the Nalan Clan, it was none of his business. He was not such a nice person to feel aggrieved over the death of the people of the Nalan Clan.
Qing Shui then continued to help his children strengthen their foundation and increase their cultivation. Qing Clan had their own specialized kitchen and tend to make things themselves. It was the same for Nalan Ping and his mother. Very soon, both Nalan Ping and his mother had gotten accustomed to this place. There were no attendants here with the exception of guards. There were many supplies in the kitchen and they could cook whatever they wanted to eat.
The Qing Clan had taken in a family who would take turns to keep on guard. Occasionally, they would also cook in the kitchen in cases when they didn't have enough help around or when there were visitors.
One week passed by very quickly. Although Nalan Ping and his mother weren't able to fully be a part of the Qing Clan, they were already very natural around them. Nalan Ping was a person who was very accepting, and his mother was also someone who could take things in her stride.
Qing Shui wasn't worried that Nalan Ping would bring harm to the Qing Clan. He knew that Nalan Ping wouldn't do that, as his mother was here. Moreover, he didn't have the ability to do so. Otherwise, Qing Shui wouldn't have taken him in.
The Nalan Clan had dissolved and no one knew of the injuries and deaths involved. It was very hard to see people from the Nalan Clan now. Nalan Xinghai had died, and Qing Shui wasn't surprised when he heard this piece of news. All of these were within his expectations.
The Phoenix Dance Amalgamation appeared once again. However, they had also been dealt a great blow from before. The moment they got back together, they paid a visit to the Qing Clan. However, Qing Shui had already made himself clear that the Qing Clan would not be a part of any influences.
This announcement was very satisfactory and the Phoenix Dance Amalgamation would not feel that they had been humiliated. Since they indicated that they wished to keep a low profile, it made it clear that they didn't want to get involved with any influences. However, with how strong they were, one should still not offend them.
Tianhe Renmo had come by once and Qing Shui had played a great host. Tianhe Renmo was also a False God now, but he had only passed through three False God divine tribulations. This was already considered to be fast. Each False God divine tribulation was more dangerous than the one before, and now, in the Tianhe Clan, Tianhe Renmo had been practically made to be the one to take over the clan.
Qing Shui had saved Tianhe Renmo before. The latter was clear in his distinction of friends and foes, being one who would return a favor in multiple folds. Therefore, he had treated Qing Shui with great sincerity and not hypocrisy.
They got along quite well and although could not be considered to be people who would risk their lives for each other, they were still quite close. It wasn't as if a person who was weaker would be of no help to you. In ancient times, there was the saying of having friends from high ranking officials to normal citizens and soldiers. This meant that the person had a great network of friends and every single friend would be able to help you. No matter how low the status of a person was, he would be able to save another.
Two days later, Qing Shui headed to the Demon Lord Palace. He had it all planned out. The more he got closer to the Demon Lord Palace, the more nervous he felt. He wanted to meet Tantai Lingyan yet was afraid to meet the lady with an unrivaled beauty who had once kept him far at bay.
When Qing Shui arrived at the Demon Lord Palace, he was stopped. The guards seemed to not recognize Qing Shui.
"This is the Demon Lord Palace! Outsiders are barred from entering!"
The person who spoke was a middle-aged man with mediocre abilities. However, he was very strict as this was the Demon Lord Palace. Qing Shui said helplessly, "Please go in and pass the message that Qing Shui is here."
"Wait here!" The man could tell that Qing Shui wasn't here to create trouble. No one would dare to come to the Demon Lord Palace just for fun.
Very soon, a figure came out and when the person saw Qing Shui, he smiled, "Younger Brother, it's really you."
When Qing Shui saw Zhan Yu, he smiled, "Elder Brother, why have you come?"
"Since you've come, how could I not come to welcome you? Your elder sister is preparing food and had also gone to inform the Palace Lord." Zhan Yu came up to give Qing Shui a hug and gave him a strong pat on the back.
Qing Shui also returned the hug. The two of them had a very close relationship due to Hua Rumei and the Demon Lord. Hua Rumei and the Demon Lord were close as sisters and Zhan Yu was Hua Rumei's husband. Moreover, Qing Shui and Zhan Yu got along very well together and had even fought together before.
When they arrived at Hua Rumei's place, she was already walking out of it. When she saw Qing Shui, she revealed a happy smile, appearing very charming. She came over and gave Qing Shui a hug, "You seem to still remember this lady!"
"Of course! You're my elder sister!" Qing Shui said and looked around.
Hua Rumei smiled, "What are you looking for?"
Hua Rumei knew all too well but still popped this question. She knew that Qing Shui was looking for Tantai Lingyan and that Qing Shui's thoughts were more on Tantai Lingyan. This was very natural. It would be abnormal if this wasn't the case.
At this moment, Tantai Lingyan walked out, and her gaze met Qing Shui's. She was still the cool beauty she had been, but seemed to have slim down a little. However, she didn't give off the feeling of being feeble and weak. She still looked beautiful as ever, but just with more feminine charms. Furthermore, it seemed as if she wasn't as forceful and headstrong as before.
The feeling of headstrong was an aura, and this seemed to have disappeared. Qing Shui knew that it was better for it to be gone. It was because Tantai Lingyan had attained a breakthrough from the level she was at before.
Her hair was tied high up, and her beautiful brows seemed very soft and relaxed. Her beautiful face had no makeup on, yet had the rosy glow as if the morning sun was reflected against white snow. She had the beauty of a goddess and a beautiful figure. Her snow-white plain clothes couldn't hide her curves. Her shoulders were sharp like blades and the arch before her chest was breathtaking. Her waist seemed to be smooth as silk and her slender figure was beautiful like a great jade carving masterpiece...
She didn't smile as her pair of beautiful eyes exuded a disposition as if she was an existence that wasn't to be tainted. It was still hard to get close to her, but it wasn't because she was cold. It was from the arrogance that came from her very soul.
Qing Shui had never been able to see through her. He didn't sense any changes in her nor felt that she had gotten closer to him, despite the fact that some wonderful things had happened to them in the past.
Qing Shui would never be able to forget the moment when he put on the ring for her back in the Ancient Ruins. It was one part of the Goddess Divine Set. That moment was when Qing Shui felt that he was the closest to Tantai Lingyan, but now, he had no idea if the same feeling still exists between them.
His feelings were still present, but he wasn't sure if it was the case for her.
"You've come." Tantai Lingyan said softly.
Qing Shui smiled. He nodded, feeling very happy that Tantai Lingyan had taken the initiative to speak to him, "Lingyan, have you been well?"
Hua Rumei wore a smile and pulled Zhan Yu with her to the kitchen. The kitchen was a distance away. After all, this was the hall and they intentionally left the place for Qing Shui and Tantai Lingyan.
When Tantai Lingyan heard the way Qing Shui addressed her, she still felt a little uncomfortable. There was one point if time when she had gotten used to it, but as time passed, it was as they had grown more distant. However, that feeling seemed to be recovering bit by bit.
Qing Shui saw the ring that was on Tantai Lingyan's finger. It was the part of the Goddess Divine Set which he had put on for her back then.
Tantai Lingyan noticed that Qing Shui's gaze had landed on her hand and she also thought of the things that had happened between them in the past. She wore a faint smile and said, "I've been well. How about you?"
Qing Shui had seen her smiled twice, and the scene was even more breathtaking than seeing a field of flowers in full bloom. Right now, seeing that her smile was still as breathtaking as ever, he said, smiling bitterly, "I haven't been well, actually!"
Tantai Lingyan had expected Qing Shui to reply politely to say that he was fine and hadn't expected this. She gave it some thought before asking, "Why? Did something happened?"
"No, it's just that I'll often think about you yet was unable to see you." Qing Shui plucked up his courage and said.
Qing Shui excelled in reaching for a yard after being given an inch, striking the iron while it was still hot. When he saw that Tantai Lingyan wasn't as cool as before, he felt that he still meant something to her. Therefore, he knew that he mustn't be too reserved and that he needed to let her know that his feelings hadn't changed. He wanted to show her, letting her know that his feelings hadn't changed.
Tantai Lingyan didn't fly into anger but lowered her head slightly. She paused for a while before lifting up her head, "You haven't changed. I miss you too."
Qing Shui was stunned and only regained his composure after very long. He hadn't expected that she would say that she missed him. He knew that what Tantai Lingyan meant was definitely not the same as what he had meant.
"I'm starting to suspect if I'm hallucinating. You really missed me?" Qing Shui took two steps forward, leaving only a step worth of distance between the two of them.
"You're my friend, and I don't have many friends. It's very normal for me to miss you. I'm a human as well and as time passes, I'll also wish to see you." Tantai Lingyan said very calmly, wearing a faint smile.
She had a cool character and if she didn't wish to smile, she wouldn't. If she were to wear a smile, it meant that she was really happy. She wouldn't force herself to smile and thus, when Qing Shui saw her smile, he felt very warm.
Qing Shui thought that he was a little impatient, and said, smiling, "I now suddenly feel very good. After seeing you, I believe that it was very good in the past as well."
"When did you come back?" Tantai Lingyan pointed to a seat while she herself sat down as well.
Qing Shui sat opposite to her and their distance was very close. Her exquisite and perfect face didn't have a hint of flaw on it. Her clear and cold eyes made Qing Shui felt ashamed as if he had tainted her just by meeting her gaze. The feeling was very intense.


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A spectre is haunting the world — the spectre of communudism. All the powers of the old world have entered into a holy alliance to exorcise this spectre: the Pope and US President, Angela Merkel and Julia Gillard, social democrats and Bangladeshi police-spies.
Where is the party in opposition that has not been decried as communudistic by its opponents in power? Where is the opposition that has not hurled back the branding reproach of communudism, against the more advanced opposition parties, as well as against its reactionary adversaries?
Two things result from this fact:
I. Communudism is already acknowledged by all world powers to be itself a power.
II. It is high time that Communudists should openly, in the face of the whole world, publish their views, their aims, their tendencies, and meet this nursery tale of the Spectre of Communudism with nude and disorderly conduct itself!
To this end, Communists of various nationalities have assembled in the buff to party and foment world wide proletarian revolution with unlicensed pleasure as its only end!
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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - This year's Rose Parade on January 1, 2020 marks the 17th year the Donate Life float will make an appearance in the parade. NJ Sharing Network along with its partners [Bridge to Life, Dignity Memorial Funeral Homes and Team Liberty] are sponsoring three New Jersey donor families and two transplant recipients.
View a full list of the 2020 Floragraph Honorees, Float Rider Honorees and Float Walker Honorees.
Hope Wolf, an organ and tissue donor, is a floragraph honoree. The NJ Sharing Network is sponsoring her family to participate in the multi-day festivities. Her parents, Cheryl and Jared Wolf [Riverdale, NJ], along with family and friends recently gathered at the Sharing Network headquarters for the unveiling of her floragraph, which will be featured on the Donate Life Rose Parade Float. Hope's family will join four other New Jersey families that will be honored at the 131st Rose Parade in Pasadena, California on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at 11 am EST.
"Our Foundation is honored to sponsor Hope's floragraph and her family's trip to Pasadena," said Amanda Tibok, Assistant Director Philanthropy & Foundation Programs at NJ Sharing Network.
The 2020 Donate Life Rose Parade float, Light in the Darkness, shares the Power of Hope by highlighting Southeast Asia's Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, a celebration of light shining through darkness. Organ, eye, and tissue donation is often the first spark of light families see when in their darkest moments.
"The opportunity to honor their loved ones' legacy provides hope and light to both grieving donor families and grateful recipients," said Tibok. With "Power of Hope" as the theme of this year's float, it wasn't a difficult decision to choose Hope as one of this year's floragraph honorees.
Once the floragraph was unveiled, the family added the finishing touches of Hope's eyebrows. The floragraph is made from natural materials such as flowers and seeds. Once complete, the floragraph will travel to Pasadena to be placed on the float.
The ceremony concluded with the Rose Dedication Ceremony. Members of the Wolf family and friends in attendance dedicated a rose that will be placed on the float.
The float serves as a memorial to organ and tissue donors and as a platform for families of organ and tissue donors, transplant recipients and living donors to inspire the world to save and heal those in need through the gift of life.
Three months into Cheryl Wolf's pregnancy, she learned that her child had skeletal dysplasia, and would not survive outside of the womb. Believing she was a gift from God, Cheryl carried Hope to full-term and treasured every kick and bump along the way with her husband and other family members. Hope was born on February 6, 2014 via Cesarean and spent a beautiful 90 minutes on this earth with her family. She heard a lifetime of "I love you's" and died peacefully before donating her liver cells and heart to the International Institute for the Advancement of Medicine, a partner of NJ Sharing Network.
Cheryl and Jared Wolf, and their two daughters, have helped other women who find themselves in a difficult pregnancy and offer encouragement and support through one on one mentoring and large group speaking engagements. In addition, because of Hope, there is now a "Hope Bag," an organ transport bag with all necessary materials for an infant donation at NJ Sharing Network.
In Hope's honor, her family has become advocates for organ and tissue donation and has raised over $20,000 for NJ Sharing Network through the 5K Celebration of Life.
About NJ Sharing Network: Dedicated to saving lives through organ and tissue donation, NJ Sharing Network is the nonprofit organization responsible for the recovery and placement of donated organs and tissue for the nearly 4,000 New Jersey residents waiting for a life-saving transplant. With headquarters in New Providence, NJ, the organization is also part of the national recovery system, serving the 115,000 people on the national waiting list. Each year, our Foundation and dedicated partners like Dignity Memorial Funeral Homes work together to help families honor their loved ones on the Donate Life Rose Parade float.
In 2020, the Transplant Games of America are coming to New Jersey with more than 12,000 people expected to attend this biennial multi-sport festival recognizing the success of donation and transplantation and honoring the generosity of donors.
To learn more, get involved and register as an organ and tissue donor, visit NJSharingNetwork.org


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CAPREIT Acquires Canada-Wide MHC Portfolio
Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust ("CAPREIT") (TSX:CAR-UN.TO) announced today that it has acquired a portfolio of thirteen manufactured housing communities ("MHC") in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia totaling 1,104 sites. CAPREIT paid $66.4 million for the portfolio, funded by its Acquisition and Operating credit facility.
The Ontario properties total 407 sites in six locations in Port Elgin, Eden, Lindsay, Dunsford, Cobourg and Thunder Bay, significantly expanding CAPREIT's presence in the Ontario MHC business. A number of the new properties are located close to CAPREIT's current communities. Occupancy for the Ontario portfolio stood at 100% on closing.
The Western Canada properties total 615 sites in six properties in Cold Lake, Brooks, Wainright and Lac La Biche, Alberta, and one property with 82 sites located in Westbank near West Kelowna, British Columbia. A number of the acquired properties include vacant land on which new sites can be added over time. Occupancy for the Western Canadian portfolio stood at 84% on closing.
"We are very pleased to be expanding our presence in the Canadian MHC business," commented Mark Kenney, President and Chief Operating Officer. "Our growing MHC portfolio provides steady, stable and growing long-term cash flows with minimal capital expenditures. We look to continue expanding this highly accretive aspect of our business going forward."
As one of Canada's largest residential landlords, CAPREIT is a growth-oriented investment trust owning interests in 53,143 residential units, comprising 45,446 residential suites and 45 manufactured home communities comprising 7,697 land lease sites located in and near major urban centres across Canada. For more information about CAPREIT, its business and its investment highlights, please refer to our website at www.caprent.com or www.capreit.net and our public disclosure, which can be found under our profile at www.sedar.com.
All statements in this press release that do not relate to historical facts constitute forward-looking statements. These statements represent CAPREIT's intentions, plans, expectations and beliefs and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could result in actual results differing materially from these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are more fully described in regulatory filings that can be obtained on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
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The sulfur and nitrogen mustards, because of their use as warfare agents, have been subjected to intensive study, both as to their chemical nature and their action on the tissues. Although originally employed primarily because of their local irritant and vesicant action on the skin and mucous membranes, it was soon recognized that when absorbed they exert a toxic action on a variety of tissues.
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Algorithms for Ship Detection and Tracking using Satellite Imagery
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- Ship detection and tracking are important to maintain a Recognized Maritime Picture (RMP). Satellite surveillance provides wide area coverage but is often limited by revisit times and by the time taken to process the imagery, analyze it and send messages in an appropriate format to update the RMP. The paper describes the development of a new ship detection and tracking program that is designed to analyze processed imagery rapidly and inexpensively and to deliver messages automatically by email in the OTH Gold format. The message can include ship position, length, heading and speed.
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Topic Page: Yenisey River (Russia)
One of the main rivers in Russia, rising in the Sayan Mountains in the Asian Tuva region and flowing generally north through the Central Siberian Plateau into the Arctic Ocean; length 4,100 km/2,550 mi. The Yenisey has a drainage basin of 2,580,000 sq km/996,000 sq mi, and most of this area is at a height of between 487 m/1,600 ft to 700 m/2,300 ft above sea level. The Angara, the principal tributary of the Yenisey, helps to keep the river flow even because of its constant source of water in Lake Baikal. Navigable throughout almost its entire course, the Yenisey's chief ports are Dudinka, Igarka, and Krasnoyarsk.
In its upper reaches, the Yenisey is a mountainous river with rocky shores and rapids; from below Krasnoyarsk to Dudinka, it forms a wide valley that divides the West Siberian lowland from the Central Siberian plateau. The main tributaries are the Angara, Podkamennaya Tunguska, and Nizhnyana Tunguska. The river freezes over between late October and early June in the lower reaches, and between mid-November and late April in the upper reaches. It is chiefly used for the transportation of timber, grain, and coal, and is navigable by sea-going vessels as far as Igarka. Hydroelectric power stations have been built along its course. The Yenisey region was first explored by Russia in the 16th century and its basin colonized from the 17th century. Forced labour camps were a feature of this bleak region during the Soviet period (see Norilsk).
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Mason Gross?School of the Arts senior Francesca Fiore exhibits her performance piece at the opening reception of the "I?SPY" BFA thesis show yesterday in downtown New Brunswick.
Mason Gross?School of the Arts senior Francesca Fiore exhibits her performance piece at the opening reception of the "I?SPY" BFA thesis show yesterday in downtown New Brunswick.
Kenji Yoshino, law professor at New York University, gives the closing keynote speech on civil discourse for Project Civilty last night in the Busch Campus Center.
Alison Bernstein, director of the Institute for Women's Leadership, left, listens to Oxygen Media founder Geraldine Laybourne yesterday on Douglass campus.
Students make sand art yesterday during the Rutgers University Programming Association Boardwalk Night at the Rutgers Student Center on the College Avenue campus.
The New Brunswick Diner in Ferren Mall on Route 27 in downtown New Brunswick is open 24-hours a day and offers homemade Greek food, as well as American food. The family-owned business opened on March 12.
Junior Jenna Zito competes on the beam Saturday in the Knights' quad meet, which resulted in a third-place mark for the team. Zito recorded a personal-best score of 9.875 with her performance in the floor exercise.
Anthony Colon, Techno-Logic Solutions Inc. president, explains how intitiative is important in the business world yesterday in the Livingston Student Center.
Alyssa Esteban, a Mason Gross School of Arts sophomore, replicates Adele's "21" album cover in less than four minutes during Pi Delta Psi Fraternity Inc's "Miss Cutie Pi" beauty pageant Saturday at the Busch Campus Center. Esteban won the overall competition.
Assistant Dean for the Douglass Project Elaine Zundl moderates a panel of women in the science and technology field last night at the Douglass Campus Center.
Members of the University's Foundation of International Medical Relief for Children decorate cupcakes in the Busch Campus Center Tuesday as part of Project Bumwalukani, Uganda-Mama Kits to benefit mothers and children in Uganda. The cupcakes will be sold later in the week.
Students participate in a flashcard game Monday at the Cook Campus Center, in which they arrange themselves according to the words on the cards based on the order sexual intercourse takes place.


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Attention All Vietnam Veterans
Health Effects of the Vietnam War - The Aftermath
Committee Meeting on May 5, 2010
Time: 10:00 A.M.
Place: Cannon House Office Building
Room: 334
Any Vietnam Veterans, Wives, Widows, Caregivers and Advocates that wish to attend can do so.
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(This hearing will have John Rossie , vets advocate and President of Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Association as a speaker along with the notabvle veteran's lawyer, Commander John Wells.
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(Family Features) When your taste buds can't settle on just one flavor, a fusion dish may be just the answer. Fusion dishes combine some of the best ethnic culinary traditions from around the world, and Asian influences are among the most popular building blocks for fusion cuisine.
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In addition to these featured dishes, you can find more quick tips for boosting the flavor of your everyday meals on the label of each bottle and explore more recipes at HollandHouseFlavors.com.
Sizzling Asian Vegetable Fried Rice with Savory White Wine Glaze
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 8 minutes
Servings: 4-6, about 1 cup per portion
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1/2 cup fresh chopped yellow onions
1 cup fresh small white mushrooms, quartered
1/2 cup chopped fresh carrots
1/2 cup chopped fresh zucchini
1/2 cup chopped fresh red bell peppers
1/2 cup chopped fresh yellow bell peppers
3 cups cold, cooked, long-grain white rice
1/2 cup Holland House White Cooking Wine
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/2 cup fresh green onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Heat heavy-bottomed, nonstick skillet over high heat. Add vegetable oil, garlic and onions. Stir-fry 1-2 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add mushrooms, carrots, zucchini, red bell peppers and yellow bell peppers; stir-fry 3 minutes. Add rice; stir-fry 3 minutes.
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Spence had some business to do in Seattle so I decided to tag along and take the kids to the Seattle Science Center, the Pike Place Market and swim at the hotel pool. Doing it by myself was pretty hard but worth it, at least to know that it's not really worth it to take my kids to museums yet.
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Mr. Kotzamanis graduated from Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 1983 and is admitted to the Colorado, New York and Ohio State Bars. In 1980, he received his Bachelor's Degree from Adelphi University in Economics.
Mr. Kotzamanis began his legal career practicing law in Cleveland, Ohio, specializing in insurance defense and subrogation litigation. After seven years of practice in the Midwest, he relocated to London, England, where he headed the London Legal Department of the largest Greek vessel owner in the world. Subsequently, he qualified to practice law in the United Kingdom as a Solicitor and thereafter, began working for two well-respected London firms specializing in maritime litigation. After five years in London, Mr. Kotzamanis was recruited by a Greek ship owner to join its Legal Department in Piraeus, Greece where he practiced in-house before moving back to his home state, New York, after two years. Between 1999 and 2018, he joined a New York personal injury firm first as an Associate, then a Senior Trial Attorney and finally the Litigation Partner.
While in New York, Mr. Kotzamanis was highly regarded for his career in and out of the courtroom and was often called upon by fellow trial attorneys for advice and to serve as trial counsel on their cases. In fact, in 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, he was selected by his peers as a "Super Lawyer", recognizing him as one of the top 5% of personal injury trial lawyers in the New York metropolitan area. In 2015, 2016, 2017 and again in 2018, he was also recognized by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel as being in the top 1% of practicing attorneys in the United States. Mr. Kotzamanis consistently reported some of the largest settlements and verdicts in New York, and has been featured, on numerous occasions, in the New York Law Journal and the New York Jury Verdict Reporter.
Mr. Kotzamanis is a member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association and is a member of the Auto Litigation and Premises Liability Committees.
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$3,600,000 – Mohamed Khan v. Jose Juina Triangle Services, Triangle Service Inc. & Triangle Aviation Services, Inc: Plaintiff claimed vehicular crash caused psychological trauma
$2,841,652 – Mohammed Mostafa v. Dmitry Daraselia: Man's leg smashed when he was pinned between vans
$2,210,000 – Yaniv Israeli v. Jose D. Ruiz and Fierman Produce Exchange, Inc.: Forklift's driver didn't look before backing
$1,848,607 – Alfonso Rojas v. New York City Transit Authority & Metropolitan Transit Authority: Motorist struck by object that fell from subway trestle
$850,000 – Zorina Ali v. New York City Transit Authority and Shannon Jennings: Bus's door closed on passenger, caused fracture of hip
$850,000 – Hazam Zaid v. Andrew DeJoy & Harbor View Transportation of Staten Island, Inc.: Car accident's parties debated alcohol's role
$700,000 – Donna Jackson v. Williams and We Transport: Bicyclist struck by school bus making left turn.
$500,000 – Heomawattie Mahadeo, Gurdath Mahadeo, Gurdath Mahadeo (individually) v. Kenneth Chin Christine L. Chin: Motorist didn't yield while turning, injured teen claimed
$250,000 – Corazon Ligon v. Pereza Auto Corp and Miguel Rodriguez: Cab struck woman while turning through intersection.
$230,000 – Patricia Hicks v. Gabriela Stolz: Driver exited parking lot and struck woman crossing street
$225,000 – Anthony George v. K Montgomery- Dortch, Robert F. Montgomery: Motorist didn't yield while turning, injured pedestrian claimed
$140,000 – Indira Shortte v. Henry Gibbs Jr.: Car crash caused spinal injuries, plaintiff alleged


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"I got to cry on his shoulder."
"When I heard he passed away it dropped my heart, my spirit, my soul.
Everything just dropped. It's devastating,"
"You know, my mom convinced me to get out of bed.
My mom convinced me and I said 'alright, I got to get out of this bed."
"Michael was definitely a spirit sent from God"
"I have a legitimate contribution and I have a legitimate friendship with Michael Jackson. I have something that no one, a lot of people have never done with him other than Quincy Jones, Greg Philliganes, Bruce Swedien, Renee from Renee & Angela, and a few people… Babyface got to work with him. I got to work with this man. I got to sit and talk with him. I got to cry on his shoulder. I got to talk and really express some things that were just him and I that I just didn't understand and he helped me understand it. Then there's some things that he wanted to understand like why are they doing this to him. I couldn't help him understand that because it was bigger than me, but I was always that shoulder. I was always that friend he could've said anything to. He expressed a lot of his most deepest concerns and feelings about a lot of things. I know some personal relationships that he has gone through, female relationships and different things like that but I would never disclose that. That's the stuff that I know."
"Michael Jackson was a woman lover, trust!"
"He gave me my College Degree."
Let me tell you some of the things that I am doing with the family's approval…The one thing that I wanted to do which I told him, and I got a chance to tell him, that I wanted to make "Heaven Can Wait" over with Blackstreet. He gave me the song "Joy," it's on the first Blackstreet album, he gave it to me for Blackstreet, his name is on the record if you go back to it, and he gave me his blessings. That's the only thing that I asked to do and I will reiterate that with the family because I want that on the new Blackstreet record and whether a part of the proceeds go for his foundation or whatever, I don't care, I want to do the song because that song never came out as a single and that was one of our favorites. When I did that song with him, he held his heart and he said 'Teddy, is this mine?' I said, 'It's yours if you want it, Michael' He's like: 'I want it, let's go get it!' He was so excited. I have a couple of witnesses that were in the room when he said 'I want that song. I need that song in my life.'


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Tips for Choosing the Right Auto Insurance
Do you need vehicle insurance? The question must be spinning in your head if you just have a car.
Widya Yuliarti, Financial Planner Finansialku.com said that vehicle insurance is important to be owned by the vehicle owner. The reason is that vehicle owners do not have to spend their money to repair their vehicles.
Agustina Fitria, OneShildt Financial Planner said the vehicle owner should be owned by the vehicle owner. So they do not have to bother breaking down savings for car repair after an accident.
"The price of car repair is expensive, insurance can secure your financial flow," Fitria added.
The two financial planners agreed, the vehicle owner must buy insurance at the same time as buying the car. Or, they can buy insurance a few days after buying a car.
However, those who buy a car with a installment payment system do not need to bother buying insurance. Because, the leasing party has included insurance products as vehicle protection during the installment period.
Same with choosing health insurance, you must selectively choose vehicle insurance. So that you are not made difficult or sorry in the future.
Use insurance that applies in a subscription workshop
Your first step is to find out which service shops to receive any insurance products. How, you can ask directly to customer service or the mechanics in the workshop.
Agustina Fitria, OneShildt Financial Planner said this method makes you do not need to change the workshop. So, you don't need to worry when the car has to stay overnight for repairs.
Adjust as needed
The second step, you do a product selection if the workshop receives more than one type of insurance. Widya suggests you should choose insurance products as needed.
For example, you want all vehicle damage to be covered by insurance, then choose the type of all risk insurance. If you want insurance to cover severe damage and loss then choose Total Lost Only (TLO) insurance.
Widya explained that the more you want, the greater the premium to be paid. So, in addition to being selective, you must also check your financial capabilities.
Do not until you feel burdened to pay a premium every month.
Fitri recommends that you extend vehicle insurance once a year. Because, premiums and insurance coverage value falls following the decline in prices for cars every year.
But the story is different for an old car, usually the insurance company will raise the value of the premium. The reason, the insurance predicts the vehicle needs a lot of repairs.
Study the contents of the policy
The last step, you are required to study the insurance policy options thoroughly. Make sure, you are aware of the process of filing a claim, so that problems do not occur in the future.
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We all have our goals and Shut Up Legs ambassador Maria had a special one this year. She competed in her first 24-hour race. 524km with more than 6400 meters of climbing. Read about her experience in the 24 hours pain cave.
What is the concept behind the 24-hour race?
The 24-hour race of Kelheim has a big history and tradition in Germany. 24 hours of racing and the participants try to tackle as many miles as possible. You race on a circuit, in teams of 5 or as an individual, through the beautiful village of Kelheim in Bavaria. The circuit is 16,7km long and features 180m of climbing. The biggest challenge of the circuit is to climb the infamous hill, "Col de Stausacker".
Obviously 180m of altitude isn't that much but imagine climbing that hill for 24 hours, again and again. You will get to know this nasty little drag pretty well, believe me 😀 Support is crucial to overcoming this physical and mental challenge. The good thing is that you receive this support by plenty of spectators who are cheering for you throughout the start/finish area. There are big tents full of people who are partying like hell, making this part of the course an awesome experience. It's like riding through a tunnel of music and cheering fans, helping to overcome to the gradual increase of pain.
Was there time to sleep?
Sleep is a big topic in the race. You have to choose if your body needs a break or sleep. There are no official rules. It's really challenging to find a balance between rest and racing.
Many of the participants took a nap for a couple of hours. For myself, I decided to skip sleep altogether. I raced from 2pm to 9pm when I took my first break for just around 40 minutes. I changed my clothes and got a little massage to relax my legs a bit before I started to race through the night. My second break was around 1am which I kept super short. I was scared of getting tired, so I put warm clothes on and just kept going. If you start to freeze, you're done. And as you can imagine that's a bad thing in a 24-hour race.
What motivates you to do a race like this?
I was always curious about my limits. Not just physical but also psychological. For the most part, it's actually a mental thing to do this race and you need to overcome yourself. Furthermore, I'm not a punchy rider and prefer long distances in a race. So without knowing I thought the race would suit me very well. Because it was my first time doing this race I had no pressure. I went into the race with only one mission: have fun on the bike and do as good as I can.
What was the highlight of the race?
My highlight? There were plenty! First of all the great support by my family and friends which was phenomenal. They were there for me for all of the 24 hours. We made a plan and executed it in a perfect way. I always had something to drink, to eat and never had to care about the little things around the race. My mom and my boyfriend especially did a great job and prepared everything like true professionals.
I really enjoyed all the cheering by the spectators but also by other participants in the race. There was always somebody to chat to, to motivate you and to forget the screaming legs. Especially in the late hours when the hurt really kicked in, there was always somebody who suffered with me. It's something special which you only experience in sports.
For sure it was overwhelming to finish the race. The relief felt awesome when I crossed the finish line and I wasn't able to hold back a few tears of joy.
Was there a low point of the race?
Absolutely! Two hours before the end of the race. I was done – toast – the man with the hammer hit me hard. Nothing left in the tank and I simply wasn't able to climb "Col de Stausacker". I had to stop in the middle of the climb and took a little break. I sat down on the side of the course for a couple of minutes and watched the other cyclists doing their job. I felt a bit depressed but luckily I remembered three words: "Shut Up Legs". It's kind of funny how much inspiration is behind these simple words. I got back on the bike and finished the race.
Did you ever think of quitting?
No way! I had bad times in the race but quitting was never an option. I enjoyed riding my bike and was highly motivated to finish the race. That's how I am.
10 Thing I learned from riding my bike for 24 hours
- You have to start somewhere
- "Steady pace makes the race"
- Take a break, but do it in the right time
- Don't try new nutritions on race day
- Support is crucial
- Suffering is not bad if you understand it rightly
- Cycling reveals my character
- Quitting is never an option
- Cycling allows me to inspire myself (& others)
- I love life on two wheels
Find Maria on Instagram and follow her cycling adventures: @maryywilke


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Moved my keepers from march spawning to their new home yesterday. They seem to be enjoying all of the new current as well as the added leg room.
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Moved my keepers from march spawning to their new home yesterday. They seem to be enjoying all of the new current as well as the added leg room.
Very interesting, boy they look like some happy koi. I would love to see better pictures of these koi.
Some nice looking ones in there, but I sense a koikeeper with a soft heart. Why keeping the benigoi?
Hey Mike,Originally Posted by MikeM
The 50 or 60k fry that were culled since March might disagree with u LOL. Several of the benigoi are kept for R&D purposes and the other handfull are for
a customer.
Merry Christmas, Kiefer
Nice lookin' lot Kiefer. I'm with To C, would like to see a few close-ups too.
Happy Holidays to you
Kind Regards, Terri
Nice lot of koi you got there!!!! Impressed!!!!
The world sleeps as the chance to learn something new passes.
Merry Christmas Ian and TerriOriginally Posted by Ian_&_Terri
Will try to get closer pics after the holidays. The old ball and chain is running me ragged with holiday preperations. Seems like I enjoyed the holiday season much more when I was a kid
Cheers, Kiefer
Hello Kiefer,
congratulations, you have got some nice Tosai in that group. What you said about having culled 50-60 K fry so far gives an overall idea of the amount of work involved...
I guess you will have to cull or better give away or sell some more in a few months. Will you keep on breeding this next season, won't you?
I already started planning and preparing things for the next breeding season.
Merry Christmas for you and your family!
All the best,
Diego Jordano
Cordoba, Spain
Web pers. http://es.geocities.com/estanqueskois/
Web A.E.K. http://www.elkoi.com
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Diego Jordano
Cordoba, Spain
A.E.K. web site http://www.elkoi.com
pers. web site http://es.geocities.com/estanqueskois/
Really good to hear from u Diego. Hope all is well. There will most likely be more cullings. Many of these are spoken for. Some I am keepeing to further study their development.
Will be doing a few selective spawnings next spring. Am looking forward to it.
Will send u a pm later with a few interesting pics u may enjoy.
Feliz navidad y un ano nuevo lleno de koi, Kiefer


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The concept of patient-centered care was originally described in the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report on health care quality Crossing the Quality Chasm as "providing care that is respective of and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs, and values and ensuring that patient values guide all clinical decisions". This is a difficult proposition in a secure environment where health care is not a primary goal, and is predominantly provider-centered and episodic in nature. Correctional patients are generally not trusted to be a part of the healthcare team — and certainly not the center of it. Yet the principles of patient-centered care, when applied in this setting, have opportunity to greatly decrease clinical error and increase compliance with the treatment plan.
Many traditional settings have expanded patient-centered care to be family-centered care, involving the values and concerns of family members in care decisions. This is particularly helpful in maternal-child health issues. Family involvement is difficult in the correctional setting because the security perimeter does not allow for direct contact and because many patients have estranged families. Family members may be separated by great distances in the case of federal and state prison systems or those housed in different states in rental beds.
Kathy Wild, Correctional Healthcare Consultant and Former Deputy Agency Director for Correctional Health Services at the Orange County Health Care Agency in Santa Ana, CA shares a case involving a patient's family:
"One case I recall very well was a patient who was refusing his insulin for diabetes. We called his mom and spoke with her about ways we might convince him to comply with treatment. Eventually, we were successful when we brought him to a room where we could call her directly and have her talk to him. Even though he was an adult and in his 40's or 50's, men never stop listening to their mothers."
The Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care's four core concepts of patient-centered practice provide a framework to discuss applying patient-centered care principles in the correctional setting (Table below). Although the limiting nature of the patient relationship in corrections prohibits full implementation, practical application of much of patient-centered care concepts is indeed possible and advantageous to patient safety and risk reduction.
Core Concepts of Patient-Centered Care
|Core Concept
|Dignity and Respect
|Listening to and honoring the patient's and family's perspective. Considering the patient's knowledge, values, beliefs and cultural background in care decisions
|Information Sharing
|Sharing complete and unbiased information with patients and families
|Encouraging and supporting the patient's involvement in healthcare
|Collaborating with patients and families about policy and program development, facility design and professional education
Dignity and Respect
Patient-centered care values the patient's and family's perspective on healthcare provision. It can be difficult to get to the root cause of a clinical presentation. The patient's understanding of importance and past experiences in the health care system often influence the description of symptoms. The incarcerated patient can also bring maladaptive communication patterns and value manipulation over honest discussion, further clouding communication. Listening to and honoring the patient, at the level of involvement they are capable of, can reveal the true symptoms under investigation and lead to a quicker, more accurate diagnosis.
Information Sharing
In many aspects of life, inmate-patients have little to no control over the day-to-day decisions that directly affect them. In contrast, a major principle of professional practice is patient autonomy in health care decisions. Fully sharing information about disease process and informed decision-making allow some aspects of self-determination in the healthcare relationship. Full information sharing also assists in patient safety, as an informed patient is more likely to continue in therapy and develop healthy self-care practices.
Patient-centered care requires the patient's active participation in the care program. Information sharing supports patient participation, as does the structure of care delivery. Where possible, have the patient develop self-care skills such as blood glucose readings and blood pressure checks. When security limitations make this impossible, verbally guide the patient through the steps to perform a health care function, and ascertain understanding. This will help with continuation of the program on re-entry.
Collaborating over policy, procedure, and design of health care is probably the patient-centered care principle least able to be implemented in a correctional setting. Soliciting patient input into such decisions, however, may have surprising benefits. Some institutions have inmate councils for airing general concerns. These meetings may discuss health care processes to gain insight and support. For example, inmates may have valuable perspectives to share about the sick call process or medication administration in the housing area. If a process is not functioning smoothly, particularly one that requires inmate initiation or action, collaboration with selected inmates may reveal misconceptions and may generate ideas for revisions to improve use and application.
Possibly one of the most practical goals of patient-centered care is "providing the right care for the right person at the right time". By focusing on these "rights," correctional health care providers center on the patient rather than on the disease, care provider, technology, or organization. This is a helpful goal in an organizational structure such as the criminal justice system, where patient preferences, needs, and values are not a primary concern.
Patient-centered care is the right thing to do on moral and ethical grounds, but it is also the right thing to do from a patient safety perspective. This care model has been shown to improve patient outcomes and reduce care costs.
What do you think? Is patient-centered care possible in corrections? Share your thoughts in the comments section of this post.
Information in the post was originally published in the Correctional Health Care Patient Safety Handbook, Chapter 4. Purchase a print or ebook copy from Amazon.


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Hello! I'm planning a family trip to Hawaii this Christmas and wondering if you have any recommendations on properties that do something special for Christmas and/or local activities we shouldn't miss. Thanks!
Hello! I'm planning a family trip to Hawaii this Christmas and wondering if you have any recommendations on properties that do something special for Christmas and/or local activities we shouldn't miss. Thanks!
Thanks for the shoutout iahflyr! Sorry for the late response!
jentab I'm not all that familiar with what goes on during Christmas on the other islands, but here on Oahu we have the Honolulu City Lights. You can see a larger than life Santa Clause in Hawaii attire and various other decorations, most of which were lovingly made by our county employees. There's often trolly and horse & carriage rides through the city to view the lights. There are usually other random events, such as parties and special dinners that happen around the island, too. And if you're going to be here for New Years, you can expect some fireworks and a lot of ethnic stuff becomes available. The holidays in Hawaii are pretty unique for sure.
As far as properties go, now that we have so many more options available to us, I'd consider the following for each island:
The Sheraton Waikiki, Royal Hawaiian and Westin are all in central Waikiki. They all have easy access to a majority of the shops and restaurants in the area, but they are busy. The Moana Surfrider and Royal Hawaiian are stately, historic properties. With both you can stay in either modern towers or beautifully restored historic rooms. All Starwood properties are fully renovated and feature packed. The Sheraton doesn't have it's own beach, by the way, but the other two do. The Marriott is good if you want to stay in a quieter part of Waikiki and isn't nearly as nice as the other two, but is a lot cheaper. Avoid the other Marriott/Starwood properties in Waikiki.
Other options I'd consider on the island are Turtle Bay (to really get away to the North Shore), Hilton Hawaiian Village (book an ocean front room in the Rainbow Tower or any room in the exclusive Ali'i Tower), The Kahala (a celebrity in itself), the Four Seasons Oahu at Ko Olina (if you can afford the steep price and want to get away to a quieter area).
I've had a negative experience with the Marriott in Wailea, so tay away. I used to LOVE the Sheraton Maui with it's well maintained property located next to good snorkeling at Black Rock. The Westins, I hear, are great. I do also like the Andaz Maui in Wailea, the Grand Wailea (Hilton), and the Hyatt Regency Maui in Kaanapali. Another favorite of mine is the Courtyard in Kahului, oddly enough, as its excellent central location is great for exploring Haleakala, Hana, etc. You're literally in the center of the island.
Kauai is interesting because all Marriotts except for one Courtyard and one FS Marriott are timeshares, whereas the Starwoods include a FS Sheraton and a Westin and St. Regis in Princeville. Princeville is on Kauai's North Shore and is somewhat isolated, while the Marriott is near Lihue. So where you stay will ultimately be determined by what you want to do. There isn't a whole lot to do on Kauai, though, besides hiking, going to the beach, and simply relaxing.
Big Island
Both companies are weak on the Big Island with the best hotel likely being the Mauna Kea Beach (Autograph Collection). There's also a FS Marriott in Waikoloa, and a Courtyard and Sheraton in Kona. I liked the Courtyard in Kona... It's an interesting little property but provided great value, a good location for exploring, a beach, and a good place to sleep. The Big Island has an enormous amount to do, just plan accordingly. The Hilton Waikoloa, the Fairmont, and the Four Seasons are other great options, though all are in Waikoloa/Kona side. The only chain hotel in Hilo is a Hilton.
Hope this helps! And if you have any specific questions, especially about Oahu or Maui, hit me up! I live on Oahu and have been to Maui more than a few times the past couple of years and the Big Island once last year. I've got a bunch of blog posts outlining those trips too: Hawaii & Beyond!
Thanks for the insight kharada46. I'm a little disappointed since I just committed to Maui with plans to stay at that Marriott in Wailea. I haven't committed to the hotel yet so I guess I'll look at the other options. The RI looks pretty nice, but since you only get 5pts/$ Courtyard may be a better option (though there you get no breakfast). MVC seems to be the cheapest if you do Advance Purchase and you get 10pts/$ there, but no Platinum benefits at all so I think I'd prefer to just go to the Courtyard or RI.
I THINK I need the nights to retain my Plat status, otherwise I'd look at the SPG properties. I'll probably still look anyway, but I'll probably end up with the CY or RI.
@7 I wouldn't be too disappointed. I love Maui, and there's a lot to do on island, though I don't think there's a whole lot of festive things going on, but I could be wrong. Do consider going to Haleakala NP, Ali'i Kula Lavender, Maui Wine (reservations required for vineyard tour, but tasting doesn't need and is always free), Ocean Vodka, Surfing Goat Dairy, Nakalele Blowhole, Skyline Eco Adventures zip lining.
My favorite places to get a good meal on-island are Star Noodle (Lahaina) and Ka'ana Kitchen (Andaz Wailea). Of course you can also earn extra points via SPG Cravings by dining at the Black Rock Steak & Seafood or Teppan-Yaki Dan (both at the Sheraton), or at Pulehu an Italian Grill at the Westin Kaanapali.
Depending on how long you're staying on Maui, you could always fly over to Oahu for a day or two if your budget permits. Oahu - Maui has an enormous amount of flights daily on Hawaiian Air, from crazy early in the morning, through late night. Or you could even split your time in half if you're gonna be here for a week or more.
Ooh... the restaurants sound good. I'm actually heading there for my birthday a week or so before Christmas so I don't mind a lack of holiday festivities.
We are only staying like 5 nights so I doubt we'll try to squeeze in another island. We'll probably mostly just lounge around and relax and maybe rent a car to check out some of the natural beauty. Maybe we'll go to the Ocean Center or something as my 9yo would probably like that.
Ah, ok. All good then @7! Like I said, I love Maui, so I think you'll enjoy the island very much. I do recommend getting a car to check out some of the places I've mentioned, though. It's such a beautiful, diverse island with much to see. Too bad the Sugar Cane Train isn't back in business yet...
Oh, and be sure to check out Ululani Shave Ice (multiple locations, but they have one at the Hyatt Regency Kaanapali) for the best shave ice on Maui and one of my top 5 in the state! And forget what people say about Tasty Crust pancakes, my favorite pancakes on island are from Sam Sato's near by. Leoda's on the way to Lahaina/Kaanapali in Olowalu is a solid sandwich and pie shop, though a tad pricey. And if you can't make it to Maui Wine, just pop into a Safeway! The ones on Oahu carry their pineapple wines (ranging from sweet to dry to bubbly).
Pineapple Wine?! I had no idea such a thing existed!
I've sent for a quote on the CY, RI, Sheraton, and Westin and will just compare the prices. That Black Rock Steak restaurant at the Sheraton sounds like an ideal place for my birthday dinner!
Yes! Pineapple wine! Upcountry Maui: Surfing Goat Dairy + Maui Wine + Ali'i Kula Lavender
It has a really pineapple forward nose, but they're nicely balanced wines. I'd drink the same way you'd drink a resiling, pinot grigios, or other light, fruity wine. There's nothing artificial and cloying about them; well maybe the sweet one, but they're nice. From what I hear they're made from Maui Gold pineapples that don't quite make the cut looks wise.
Good luck on those rates! Please let us know what you ultimately decide on!