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During a regular dental checkup visit, you sometimes will see two professionals — the dentist and the dental hygienist. The hygienist typically will learn about your concerns and expectations, take all the necessary radiographs, intraoral pictures, check your gums and teeth, clean and polish your teeth, and talk to you about caring for your teeth and gums properly at home. Once all the necessary diagnostic data is collected Dr. Kaur then will review it all with the hygienist and you, perform clinical examination, diagnose concerns and problems and then recommend solutions and treatment choices.
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Children over the age of two should visit their dentist at least twice a year for a professional hygiene cleaning. To maintain oral health, it's very important that you stay up to speed on the condition of your teeth, so that if problems are detected, they can be treated early to avoid developing more serious issues. At Gainesville Dental Arts, we provide comfortable, gentle hygiene cleanings, specifically to detect, deter and prevent gum disease. If we find a cause for concern, we may recommend a deep gum cleaning to remove tartar below the gum line, smooth out surfaces where plaque builds up and eliminate bacterial infection.
While at Gainesville Dental Arts in Gainesville, we ensure that you experience the highest level of service and make sure that our dental work is of the highest quality. To ensure that you maintain great oral health, your personal oral hygiene routine this level of quality needs to extend into. We can help you establish a dental hygiene routine that will keep your teeth healthy and white. Your teeth are not the only important part of your mouth; your gums are essential to oral hygiene as well. We can provide periodontal cleanings and treatment. Please schedule an appointment with us at Gainesville Dental Arts in Gainesville today to get started.
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Other sources of help
Action on Addiction – rehabilitation for alcohol and drug misuse, offering six week residential care plus aftercare programmes.
Website: Action on Addiction
Telephone: 0300 330 0659
Sick Doctors Trust (For those with dependency problems)
Website: Sick Doctors Trust
Telephone: 0370 444 5163
BMA Wellbeing Support Services
Counselling | Peer Support
Website: BMA Wellbeing Support Services
Telephone: 0330 123 1245
Doctors' Support Network
Website: The Doctors' Support Network
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
British Doctors and Dentists Group (for those with a dependency problem)
Website: British Doctors and Dentists Group
Telephone: 07792 819 966
NHS England Career Support for GPs
Website: NHS England
Email: email@example.com
Website: NHS 111
Telephone: 111
Website: Samaritans
Telephone: 0845 790 90 90
The Cameron Fund
Website: www.cameronfund.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7388 0796
Royal Medical Benevolent Fund
Website: Royal Medical Benevolent Fund
Telephone: 0208 540 9194
The Doctors Support Group
Website: The Doctors Support Group
Website: DocHealth
Telephone: 0207 383 6533
Whilst the NHS GP Health Service (GPH) has carefully chosen these sources of information, we unfortunately cannot be responsible for the information provided in the websites listed. These alternative services have been carefully chosen as possible sources of support and we do hope that you find these useful.

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An Ontological Disproof of Anselmian Theism
Suppose for reductio that the existence of the god of classical Anselmian theism is metaphysically possible. Let's follow Plantinga's claim here that such a being has the property of maximal greatness, where: (i) a being's maximal greatness entails maximal excellence in every possible world, (ii) maximal excellence includes the classical attributes of omniscience, omnipotence, and moral perfection, and (iii) omnipotence includes the capacity to create or sustain concrete objects distinct from itself without a material cause. Therefore, if it's metaphysically possible that a maximally great being exists, then such a being exists in all metaphysically possible worlds. Therefore, a maximally great being exists in all metaphysically possible worlds. Now it's also part of the classical conception of the god of Anselmian theism that he is the creator of (at least) all concrete things distinct from himself. Therefore, for any world W that contains a universe of concrete objects distinct from God, if God exists in W, then God originates or sustains the universe in W without a material cause. But the origination or sustenance of any such universe without a material cause is metaphysically impossible. Now a universe of concrete objects exists at the actual world. Therefore, the god of classical Anselmian theism did not originate or sustain the universe that exists at the actual world. Therefore, the god of classical Anselmian theism doesn't exist at the actual world. But this contradicts the above line that he exists in all possible worlds. Therefore, the existence of the god of classical Anselmian theism is metaphysically impossible.
2 comments:
- Bobby Valenzuela said...
Does one of the premises argue that it's impossible to for something to begin to exist without a material cause?
- exapologist said...
Hi Bobby,
Not quite. The premise says that concrete objects with originating or sustaining efficient causes require originating or sustaining material causes, respectively. As such, it allows a concrete object to begin to exist without a material cause if it also lacks an efficient cause.
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Vincent Figgins born in Peckham, England. He was a British punch-cutter and type-founder. He started his career as an apprentice to Joseph Jackson from 1782 until Jackson's death in 1792.
Figgins was expected to take over Jackson's foundry, but due to financial restraints he could not afford it. The foundry was then bought by William Caslon III. A close friend of Jackson's, John Nichols encouraged Figgins to open his own foundry. Nichols had witnessed Figgins' work and talent many times. Figgins followed his advice and the fact that Caslon bought Jackson's foundry this did not slow Figgins down, that same year he was able to open his own foundry. Later on in his career, after he became very successful he wrote to Nichols and spoke of his generosity during the beginning of his career.
"I am greatly obliged to you for the very flattering mention of my name, but you have not done yourself the justice to record your own kindness to me: that, on Mr. Jackson's death, finding I had not the means to purchase the foundry, you encouraged me to make a beginning. You gave me large orders and assisted me with the means of executing them; and during a long and difficult struggle in pecuniary matters for fifteen years, you, my dear Sir, never refused me your assistance, without which I must have given it up. Do mention this—that, as the first Mr. Bowyer was the means of establishing Mr. Caslon—his son, Mr. Jackson—it may be known that Vincent Figgins owes his prosperity to Mr. Bowyer's successor."
Vincent Figgins would run his foundry until 1836 when he retired. He would leave his foundry to his two sons Vincent and James. They were met with the same success as their father. They published their first specimen book in 1838. After his first son, Vincent II died in 1860 the business and the foundry were continued by his brother James. The family owned foundry would then live on once more; after James died the foundry was taken over by his son James II. In 1868 he was elected to Parliament, he retired from the business. The foundry was then removed in 1865.
His first important commission was to make a facsimile type for Macklin's Bible. Bensley, the printer of the Macklin's Bible (which was originally cut by Jackson) had decided to renew the type and have it correspond with the original. Instead of going to Caslon, who had Jackson's matrices, he asked Figgins. Figgins was then able to make a perfect recreation of the type. He then worked on a similar job to finish the Double Pica type in Robert Bowyer's edition of David Hume's The History of England. This was being worked on by Jackson at the time of his death. In 1793 he issued his first specimen book, which included a long bodied English typeface. This consisted of five leaves and was printed by Bensley.
He followed this by producing a number of Roman types for English and Scottish printers. He is credited with the design of the first slab serif or Egyptian typeface, which he released under the name Antique in 1815, on which Egiziano Black was based. The first Slab Serif typeface was an outrage to the public. This was designed from scratch without historical reference. Not everyone disliked the new form of type, though. Critic's comments would range from "the most brilliant typographical innovation of the nineteenth century", to being referred to as a "typographical monstrosity". Figgins also made a number of sans serif typefaces as well. In fact he coined the term "sans-serif" with his sans serif typeface which was named "sans serif".
His most influential typeface was Mono-type Ionic, created in 1821, which became widely used for body text by the newspaper industry. It was the model for many twentieth century newspaper typefaces.


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Young Talent Pipeline
An important aspect of the The Enterprise workforce is the talent pipeline. Over 9,200 students complete degrees and other post-secondary programs each year from colleges and universities within 75 miles of The Enterprise. This does not include the hundreds more that complete short technical job training programs at the community colleges.
The top program completions and number of students completing programs in The Enterprise labor shed area are:
754 Business, Management, Marketing
553 Engineering
472 Education
301 Parks, Recreation, Leisure
227 Physical Sciences
209 Biological and Biomedical Sciences
202 Agriculture and Agriculture Operations
The Enterprise is the connecting corridor of Mississippi's major research universities with access to the talent needed to grow your business.
Labor Shed
The Enterprise area labor shed included a population of 115,000 in 2016. The labor shed is projected to remain steady with growth through 2020. The Enterprise area labor shed is composed of the surrounding counties of Oktibbeha, Winston, Attala, and Montgomery.
ACT Work Ready Community
The Enterprise of Mississippi with support from Holmes Community College and local industry and business will be implementing and working toward becoming a Work Ready Community. The National Career Readiness Certificate utilizes the WorkKeys exam to measure the job readiness of participants and reward them a certificate of Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum. This certificate will help individuals seeking employment show he or she possesses the basic skills needed for the job.


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Students and parents interested in being a part of Wood Memorials first Bass Fishing Team should mark Thursday, September 14, 2017 on their calendars. An organizational meeting, led by coach Chuck Condiff, will be held in the lecture room on this date. The meeting begins at 6:00pm.
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WMHS and WMJHS Students Parents – Sign Up for Remind and Schoology Communication
The Wood Memorial High School and Wood Memorial Junior High School Students Services organization has established class accounts on the Remind and Schoology tools in order to enhance communication, collaboration, and information sharing. Parents and students are encouraged to join their respective class account to ensure opportunities to receive timely and relevant communication on topics such as: scholarship opportunities, state assessment dates, college admission dates, and much, much more.
Reference the attached documentation for information on how to join.
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Wood Memorial Singers – Auditions
Wood Memorial's newest singing group, the Wood Memorial Singers, will conduct auditions on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, from 3:30pm – 4:30pm, in the Choir Room. For more information contact Mr. White.
Suicide Prevention Training and Awareness to be Held at WMHS
On Wednesday evening, September 13, 2017, representatives from Deaconess Cross Pointe will be on the Wood Memorial campus to provide Suicide Prevention Training and Awareness. There are two training sessions scheduled, one for the instructional and support staff, and the second for parents, students, and school-community members interested in learning more around this most important topic.
The instructional and support staff training is scheduled for 3:45pm to 5:15pm. Certificates of Attendance will be provided in order to allow those instructors attending to apply this time to their Professional Growth Plan. Attendance at this training session is voluntary.
Beginning with the 2018 – 2019 school year this type of training will be mandatory for all school staff working with students. The training is available for all members of the East Gibson School Corporation who are interested in attending.
Session 2 will be conducted from 6:00pm – 7:30pm and is for parents, students, and school-community members.
Both training sessions will be held in the Wood Memorial High School and Wood Memorial Junior High School cafeteria.
Welcome to Wood Memorial Mr. Messmer
Wood Memorial High School and Wood Memorial Junior High School welcomes Mr. Lukas Messmer, new Physical Education and Health instructor. A graduate of Southridge High School, Mr. Messmer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, from Indiana University. He will teach junior high school Physical Education and Health.


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Kids say the funniest things
What have your kids said that made you laugh? My girls had me laughing out loud when we were waiting at a restaurant today. I asked them if they know who is President. My six year old replied, "Donald Pigeon." My three year old said: "Me!"


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I follow Laura Candler's Corkboard Connections blog, a great resource for lesson plans, display ideas, and free printables. This summer, she posted an invaluable list: bulletin boards you can keep up all year! I know I struggle with keeping the displays in the libraries fresh, and having something that can stay up all year (with revolving content) is so helpful! Head on over to her post to check it out!
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Copyright Savvy: How to Find Music and Sound Effects You're Legally Allowed to Use
This summer, I learned all about copyright law as it pertains to education. One of the major lesson that I took home from the course is that music copyright is especially complex. While attribution will suffice when borrowing small amounts of text or pictures, it's not enough when borrowing music. Any clip of copyrighted music over 3 seconds must have permission and payment to the rights holder (usually the record company), which means that for education purposes, copyrighted music is not an option. Continue reading
Made With Code
Google is trying to get young girls interested in coding, and they've got a pretty cool new initiative called Made With Code to do it. According to the website,
"Made with Code is an initiative to champion creativity, girls, and code, all at once. The movement is designed to do three things: To inspire girls by celebrating women and girls who are using code to do great things; to engage girls to try coding through introductory projects and resources; and to sustain their interest by creating alliances and community around girls and coding."
There are some (very) easy coding projects, including a 3D printed bracelet that you can design and have sent to you for free. It's a fun way to introduce code to folks who don't think they have any interest in it.
In addition to the projects, there are testimonials by "mentors," inspiring women who have used computer programming to make the world a better or more interesting place.
National Coding Week is coming up, and if you'd like to dip your toes into the world of programming without any need for experience, check out the projects and resources available through Made With Code.
Gmail Help with Mike: "Where the *bleep* is that email message?"
ABCMouse is the new favorite in the Ed Tech world. It is an entire learning environment with lessons and activities designed to prepare little ones (2-5) for school. Users can either pick and choose the activities they want to try, or follow a pre-set path that works its way through a standards-aligned curriculum.
If you have an account, you can log in as a teacher and create student accounts, complete with avatars, ability levels, and pre-set lessons. Students can then log into their own accounts, and have everything set up for them to learn and explore the site. There are dozens of printables, too.
For those of you with younger students just learning the alphabet, colors, numbers, and other basics, this is a fantastic place for interactive practice. It is free for teachers and librarians, and requires a subscription for parents.
Welcome to 2014-2015!
Here we are at the beginning of another school year. We're bravely undertaking a transition to Gmail, and Mike and I hope to offer all kinds of tips and tricks to help smooth some of the rough edges of trying something new. Keep an eye on the blog, and posts tagged "gmail" or "google" for more.
We also put in lots of work on our curriculum review last year, and will use the Applewild Technology blog to help us reach our goals of better teacher education in technology. If you have any great ed tech tools that you want to share, please let me know and you can have a post as a guest blogger!
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Our acclaimed chefs prepare the finest dishes from our à-la-carte menu, complemented with our handpicked selection of fine wine.


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#SaveFreeman Bus as Your Child's Transportation Provider & Save 70 Jobs in Watertown, NY
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Please Sign and Share Our Petition to Help #SaveFreeman Bus as your child's Watertown City Schools' Transportation Provider and Save 70 Local Jobs.
Parents should have an opportunity to weigh in on this important decision and be able to voice their concerns.
Freeman employees treat your children as though they were their very own students attending school.
Freeman Bus Corporation has been a cornerstone of this community for over 80 years. It has provided school transportation for the Watertown City School District since 1964.
Locally owned and operated for 80 years, Freeman Bus Corporation has a longstanding history in the northern New York area.
We take pride in the fact that we have been a presence in so many generations of families in this region.
We are transporting the children of the children we transported many years ago, and their children before them.
We look forward to continue providing the family value traditions that have kept us close to our customers, and expand the same to those customers seeking such services.
Statement to the Watertown City School Board of Education.
We came to tonight's Board of Education meeting to address the Bid Award for Transportation, listed on tonight's agenda as we are all, in one way or another, a member of this community as well as part of the Freeman Bus Corporation Family.
According to prior meeting minutes, we are aware that 2 bidders submitted information for the Request for Bid for Student Transportation on November 30. We are aware that Freeman Bus Corporation and First Student were those bidders.
Freeman Bus Corporation has been a cornerstone of this community for over 80 years. It has provided not only school transportation for the Watertown City School District since 1964, but also public transportation as well as charter services in that 80+ year time frame. Freeman Bus Corporation is a deeply rooted, 4th generation, FAMILY OWNED business and provides many services to this community that cannot easily be replaced.
Freeman Bus employs approximately 70 people, which includes part-time drivers as well as mechanics, wash bay technicians, and administrative personnel.
We, the employees of Freeman Bus Corporation, are concerned with the implications of this bid award, personally and professionally.
We are concerned with the implications of awarding the contract to First Student, a contractor with multiple well-known service issues at Indian River, as documented by Indian River Central Board Meeting Minutes.
Extensive driver shortages since July 1, 2013 have led to route consolidations, 65 students riding a bus on a route, and the delay of sporting events to provide transportation of students to the event.
These are just a few of the documented issues.
Currently, First Student at Indian River is between 14 and 17 drivers short.
These service issues now have the District looking at running their own transportation department, instead of contracting, only 4 1/2 years after Indian River awarded First Student their Transportation Bid.
This could be a potential additional cost of $1.6 million dollars annually for non-aid able health benefits alone, as referenced by their November 2, 2107 meeting minutes and a transportation review by Transportation Advisory Services.
How will you prevent First Student addressing shortages at Indian River/Gouverneur/Lisbon without impacting Watertown's service?
As Freeman Bus Corporation employees, we have great pride.
Many of us have driven the parents of the students we now have on our runs or been passengers ourselves.
We know "our" students and their families.
We do not have to worry mechanically about our fleet of school buses; our mechanics are top of the line.
Our maintenance shop always has a high inspection rating on our NYS DOT bus inspections, 99.1% last year.
We do not have to worry about the cleanliness of our fleet, our wash bay personnel can keep it just as spotless in the winter as it is any other time of year, thanks to our 15 bay garage.
These are just a few "services" and safety priorities we offer to the children of this community.
As Freeman Bus employees, and members of this community, we have some concerns.
1. Using First Student's numbers, they can potentially save around NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS annually on a 3 million dollar contract relative to current Freeman billing. Freeman Bus employee payroll expense rounds out to approximately $1.5 million dollars annually, so that would leave $600,000 operating cash.
2. How can any corporation service a contract sufficiently with that great a shortfall? What will be the service impact of these savings?
3. Freeman Bus is located literally minutes from the schools. According to First Student, they are looking at a location off of Coffeen Street up by the Mall that will offer 2 service bays and office space.
4. Where will the buses be housed/maintained/cleaned during our infamous balmy Northern New York winter weather? Are there facilities for driver's to congregate between runs, especially in the event of morning delays or early dismissals? How long will it take a bus to get from the First Student Facility to the necessary school in the event of an emergency? Will the buses for special needs students be housed inside to provide better climate control for those students?
5. Is there a formal "Transition" Plan? Having already been party to a Freeman Bus/First Student Transition, we know that promises (wages, benefits, etc.) were made that were never kept at Indian River by First Student, hence why the Indian River First Student drivers and attendants unionized.
Approximately 60% of our current employees have been at Freeman Bus Corporation 5 years or longer. 34% have been here 10 years or longer and 15% have been here 20 years or longer. We have a LOT of seniority under our belts.
Freeman Bus offers our employees 401k as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, cancer, and short term disability voluntary benefits. We have 2 community businesses, Foy Benefits and the Rosner Financial Group, that we have partnered with to offer specialized services to our employees, from assistance navigating the New York State of Health and Medicare system to financial and retirement planning.
First Student offers no 401k/retirement savings to its drivers, offers only limited voluntary benefits through Aflac at Indian River and has ZERO community partners.
These are just a few of our concerns.
In the Request for Bid specifications it states repeatedly that "The District has the sole discretion to determine the best Bid to meet the needs of the District" and that "The Board Reserves the Right" to choose the contractor.
The employees of Freeman Bus Corporation sincerely hope that you review the community services they have provided for the last 80+ years and specifically the past 54 years of service to the Watertown City School District when making your decision.
Thank you for your time and consideration
Freeman Bus Drivers
Freeman Bus Corporation - 1067 Marble Street - Watertown, NY 13601
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By BOLUWAJI OBAHOPO
KOGI State government says it is beginning to concern itself with stopping outbreak of epidemics in the nine relief camps due to the devastating effects of the flooding that has persisted nearly two weeks in the State.
The deputy governor who is also the chairman, State Emergency Management Agency, Mr. Yomi Awoniyi, told journalists in his office, yesterday, "we are aware of the possibilities of an outbreak of epidemics in these camps and government is worried about it".
He said the state government set up the makeshift camps in schools in Lokoja and Idah to cater for about 12, 000 displaced persons, adding that the state ministry of health has been empowered to actively prevent the outbreak of epidemic, added that the state is acquiring mobile toilets to distribute around the camps as measures to keep the camp clean.
He hinted that the state government was already considering some post-flooding effects of devastation caused by the release of water from dams along rivers Niger and Benue, which brought about surge in the water levels of the rivers.
Oshiomhole asks FG to act fast
AGAINST the back drop of the natural flood disasters in some parts of the country, Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, yesterday, called on the Federal Government to act fast by making judicious use of the National Ecological Fund in the management of flood disasters in the country.
The governor said while receiving the Director General, National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Alhaji Sani Sidi, who was in the state to ascertain the level of damage done by the flooding incidents in Etsako Central, Etsako East and Esan South East Local Government Areas, said the state government will collaborate with NEMA to provide a solution.
He said: "The situation in the flooded communities occasioned by the overflow of the River Niger is getting worse because more communities are being affected and the water level is rising. We all appear completely helpless and the Federal Government ought to do more than they have done. The situation calls for a far more drastic response."
Oshiomhole insisted that the real challenge was for the Federal Government and not the states.
He said, "we are doing whatever we can at the level of Edo State Government to provide materials, deploying doctors and nurses to check the medical needs. We need to act fast because it is a national calamity."
The governor noted that there were long terms implications as farm lands had been destroyed, domestic animals killed.
Hoodlums loot, vandalize homes vacated by flood victims
WOES of victims of the Makurdi flood disaster were compounded, yesterday, as hoodlums looted and vandalized the houses they vacated as a result of the flood.
The houses ransacked and looted by the rogues included those located on Gyado Villa, Judges Quarters Annexe and some before the Benue State University Teaching Hospital. Owners of the looted property who lamented their predicament, said those behind the wicked act were inhuman and insensitive to their plight.
Joseph Ikor, whose partially submerged house located at Gyado Villa area of the town, told Vanguard: "Some of us vacated our houses because we didn't want to be taken unawares like some of the victims who lost everything to the flood.
"But to our surprise, we came to see if the water is rescinding only to discover that fans, widows, doors, air conditioners and some other materials have been removed from our houses by unknown persons.
"It is just unfortunate and saddening, we thought people should be sympathizing with us rather than adding to our pains and sorrow."
Also lamenting, Joseph Usher who disclosed that vandals removed roofing sheets from his submerged houses at the Judges's Quarters annexe area of the town, noted that those behind the looting of their houses were adding to the pains of the flood victims, advising that security agents should intensify patrols around Makurdi town.
Reacting to the unfortunate development, the Senior Special Assistant to the State Governor on Public Utilities, Mr. Gadaffi Asemanya, who decried the looting, told Vanguard that men of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, had offered to provide security for all the empty houses.
Asemanya who inspected some of the looted houses assured of increased security surveillance of the affected areas to stem the ugly development.
Move out from flood prone areas—NEMA
SOME communities in Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State should do well to listen to the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, which has urged them to move immediately to higher grounds in neighbouring councils and Anambra State due to the increase rise of water level. This is even as rescuers have continued to evacuate displaced people from rooftops and trees.
The Agency's Director General, Muhammad Sani-Sidi, issued the warning, Wednesday, after presenting additional relief materials to victims of flood in Kogi State.
Sani-Sidi said: "It is now necessary to call on people living in Ibaji to either move to Idah Local Government Council of the state or to closer communities in Anambra State."
The director general who presented the relief materials to Governor Idris Wada for onward distribution to the affected victims said NEMA is using big boats and recruit the service of local canoe owners for the evacuation exercise. The NEMA boss added that the agency is working with the Nigerian Red Cross Society to explore further assistance for the affected persons.
He said: "This necessitated a request for the deployment of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Society's global tool: Field Assessment and Coordination Team. A three-man team has already been mobilized by the Geneva headquarters and the team is expected shortly in Nigeria for the possible assistance to the victims of the floods."
Governor Wada who was also flown by NEMA team in a rescue helicopter for aerial survey/view of the scenes of the flood stated emotionally that: "The situation is not only devastating but alarming by the magnitude of damages to the communities as we had just seen from the air."
While commending the promptness and expertise of the NEMA team in the rescue efforts and relief distribution urged further supports and assistance by relevant bodies to the state.
Meanwhile more teams from NEMA regional offices are moving to some South-Eastern states where massive flooding is being experience, especially in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra and Oguta and ohaaiji-egbema Local Government Councils of Imo State.
Prior to this time NEMA assessment team had visited Ekwusigo, Anambra East and Anambra West Councils of Anambra State. Also inspected are Ikwo Izzi, Afikpo North, Ohozra, Onicha, Ivo Local government of Ebonyi. The team had also visited Udi and Uzo Umani Local governments.
Most of the affected states had received prior flood alerts and early warnings from NEMA and NIMET.


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We're currently accepting applications and will be reviewing them in the order they're received. We'll accept applications until Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, or until the program fills, whichever comes first.
Complete your application and submit the materials listed in step 1, along with your $50 nonrefundable application fee.
We'll contact you within two weeks of receiving your application materials to let you know if you've been accepted to the program.
If you're accepted, we'll send you details about your first-term course, including information on how to register and pay your course fees. Payment is due no later than two days before your first class.
If you're not a native English speaker, you'll need to have at least basic English language skills to enroll. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements.
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You earn the certificate by adhering to the program's attendance policy and successfully completing all required courses. For more information, see Earning the Certificate.


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The content of this course will concentrate on ways in which we make marks and how marks relate to each other to build an image.
Emphasis will be placed on risk taking with both the thinking behind abstraction and with the physical expression as the marks are explored for their own sake.
Once confidence is gained the course will develop the understanding of the mark making to invent, create and discover the image. Motifs from the landscape may act as a springboard for development.
This course would suit students with some experience of painting.
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Agriment Italia is a company born to:
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- Introduce cellars, products and services to importers from all over the world
- Identify new distribution channels and educate buyers and opinion leaders of emerging countries to the knowledge of Italian wines
- Provide research consultancy , development, innovation and marketing to companies and consortia wine in the wine and food market
- Constitute a point of aggregation and representation to: the trade, the institutions, the consumer market and the main players involved.
- Optimize the costs by sharing the investments among different cellars in order to make the involvement at the international events more profitable
- Follow the contacts with importers and distributors, helping them into the market development, adapting the offer, the packaging and the communication in relation to the distribution channels and the customers demand.
- Support the cellars in the
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Agriment Italia aims to give value, voice, visibility and development prospects to those who work in the wine and food industry, cooperating to the Made in Italy success all over the world:
- Value, because our experience, our knowledge and our commitment are addressed to contribute to the companies' development and to valorize products, stories and traditions
- Voice, because we contribute spreading knowledge, cooperating with various institutions and shortening distances between producers and consumers
- Visibility, for small businesses, but also for projects, opportunities and support policies
- Prospects, because having an overall vision allow us to develop methodologies and innovations which can be used throughout the whole wine and food system, aiming at the creation of solid and long-term working relationships
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Ways for Holistic Pet Remedies
The importance of good health is that the pet will have a long life.Realizing the pet is not of good health is stress to many.The pet will not have the peace to play with you.It is important therefore for one to get the remedies.The remedies will ensure that the health and moods of the pets are restored.A bad health more often causes stress to the pets.The owner will also be stress as result of the pets having no time to play with him.It is important that if one realizes this to take important actions so as to restore the health of the pets. The following tips are so important in having to ensure that the health of the pets is maintained.
it is important to ensure that there control of their pain.It is important to note that the behaviors of the pets can be prone to change by the pain they are exposed to.The behaviors that may result may not be accommodative.The end result of the pains is that it hurts and causes a lot of harm.There will be sleepless moments and weak immunity when the pet is exposed to pain.The weak immunity of the pet makes it possible for the pet to get attacked by disease and even can die.One should therefore use the pain killers to control the pain in the pets.It is important also to consider the use of herbs to control the pain since they do not have a lot side effects other drugs.
The exercise done regularly will also help to keep the pets healthier. Exercising makes it possible to burn calories that may cause health issues to the pet.The life span will be prolonged when one exercises the pets.Acquiring of another pet will be forgotten if the lifespan of the pet is lengthened.It is important also to note that exercise help to make the mind of the pet sharp and also help the improve the relationship between the bets and the human beings.This due to the reason that the more time you allow yourself with the pets the bonding between you and the pet will be enhanced.This will have the effect of having enjoyment moods between you and the pet.
Another holistic remedy is the balanced diet.A diet rich in protein, vitamins and carbohydrates will serve to boost the immunity of the pet.A balanced diet is helpful in protecting the pet against infections.Long living can be end result of the a balanced diet since it boost the health of the pet.The diet given to the pet should be therefore be balance to enhance good health.
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The primary goal of the intervention classes offered at Olson Middle School is to help each student build the skills and knowledge to meet grade level expectations by providing specialized resources in three key areas.
Students who are performing below grade level may require additional time to acquire and practice skills because not all students learn at the same rate. Building more time into a student's schedule allows for additional practice with concepts as well as opportunities to ask questions and address misconception or "gaps" in learning. Smaller class sizes allow for valuable, in-depth discussions, more student participation, and individualized instruction in a supportive environment where mistakes are viewed as opportunities to learn something new.
Specialized curriculum and technology tools provide teachers with materials that teach grade level concepts in a way that reintroduces and reinforces skills from earlier grade levels and helps students see the connections between concepts.
Intervention classes are designed to meet our goal of developing in ALL of our learners the ability to thrive in a rapidly changing world. In order to meet this goal, some students will require more time, more individual attention, and special materials to meet their learning needs. Intervention classes at OMS help students catch up to grade level and build the knowledge and skills to be successful now and in the future.


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31 May 2018
Endorsing a new left initiative against Brexit this week, TSSA General Secretary, Manuel Cortes said:
"There is nothing about Brexit that will make life better for the working class. It was a right wing brainchild won - and only narrowly – on a deceitful programme of dog whistle racism and the big lie that the NHS would get £350 million a week.
"The left should unite now and come together to stop this Tory act of war against our class. Our job is always to defend our people against the boss class. Supporting Tory/UKIP Brexit is unacceptable class collaboration. Full stop.
"Brexit is already is laying waste to our economy, stripping our NHS of vital staff and making Britain an altogether more intolerant, less progressive country. With the Tories wobbling and the possibility of a general election in the Autumn, now is the time for Labour to come clean with the electorate say the Brexit squeeze ain't worth the juice and refocus our energies on Labour's historic mission of combatting austerity and rebuilding a Britain for the many.
"The Corbyn promise of new economic settlement at home is now our priority. Frankly, there is no one better placed than Jeremy to call for peace and reconciliation with Europe. And only Labour can put an end to this Tory war against workers rights, livelihoods and our freedom to live and work where we choose in Europe.
"Pulling out of Brexit not Europe is now the bold offer we need to make if we are to win an election and begin to properly rebuild prosperity at home."


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Background & Objective
Coors Light, a popular light beer sold across North America, is one of the many brands under Molson Coors, a multinational brewing company with over $2 billion in sales as of March 31, 2018. Having worked with Molson Coors Canada in the past (see previous case studies: 1, 2, and 3), the objective of the "Coors Light Slo-Pitch" sweepstakes was clear to 3 tier logic – drive sales and increase purchase frequency.
Key Deliverables
- Drive sales
- Increase purchase frequency
3 tier logic used PLATFORM³ to create a microsite for the "Coors Light Slo-Pitch" sweepstakes, which hosts various PLATFORM³ modules including Contests & Promotions, Purchase Receipt Validation, Loyalty, Rewards, & Gamification, and Data Capture & Analytics.
Under the promotion, consumers purchase a Coors Light packaged product from any retailer in Canada to be entered into a sweepstakes for a chance to win a reward.
3 tier logic's interactive microsites make it easy for consumers to register before or after making a qualifying purchase; after making a purchase, the consumer is required to take a picture of the purchase receipt and upload it on the microsite. If consumers register before making a qualifying purchase, they can easily visit the microsite again, after purchasing the qualifying products, and sign in with the details they provided when they registered.
Upon receipt validation, the consumers are entered into the sweepstakes for a chance to win tickets and a trip for two to the 2019 MLB all-star game. Consumers are allowed to enter into the sweepstakes multiple times with every new purchase, increasing their chances of winning, and increasing sales and purchase frequency for Coors Light.
3 tier logic leveraged PLATFORM³'s Purchase Receipt Validation module to provide our client with a way to engage consumers on their mobile device, and the Data Capture & Analytics module provided our clients with a wealth of valuable data by allowing them to gain shopper knowledge from receipt uploads.
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
I'm An So Excited!!!
28 comments:
- Jaspere said...
Janna congrats on joining the Pink Cat Studio DT. Great job.
- December 11, 2008 at 7:05 PM
- Sandra MacLean said...
Congratulations on your Pink Cat DT position!!!! Can't wait to see what you create! :D Waahoooo!
- December 11, 2008 at 7:06 PM
- Danni said...
Congrats! How awesome!
- December 11, 2008 at 7:12 PM
- Susan said...
Congratulations on the Pink Cat Studio DT! That's fabulous, just like your cards!
- December 11, 2008 at 7:40 PM
- Jodi said...
These are super cute! I may have to get some! Great to be on the same DT with you. =)
- December 11, 2008 at 8:20 PM
- Jami {sgtStamper} said...
Fantastic cards - love your coloring!! Cricut machine, eh? I'm jealous!!
Big congrats on your news!!! I'm so happy for you!
hugs, Jami
- December 11, 2008 at 8:35 PM
- Kimmie0270 said...
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you! BTW that snowman envelope is AMAZING!
- December 11, 2008 at 8:40 PM
- Jason Core Dumpter said...
Too cute and congrats!
- December 11, 2008 at 8:45 PM
- Becky Carafa said...
Congrats to us, lol! I'm so excited to get started! And your cards here are just adorable!
- December 11, 2008 at 9:26 PM
- Kerry J. said...
Congrats Janna! You work wonders with PCS stamps! I'm so not surprised you were chosen!! Can't wait to see what new amazing things you create! You are so totally deserving!
- December 11, 2008 at 9:46 PM
- Cassie said...
WOOHOO for yoU!! YOU ARE ALSO AWESOME and I am not one bit surprised to see that you were selected for the team!
Your santa card is FAB-O!! Truly, he is great and your whole scene is just scrumptious!!
- December 11, 2008 at 10:08 PM
- Tori Wild said...
Congrats on your great WEEK Janna!!! Adorable ATS cards too!
- December 11, 2008 at 10:26 PM
- Dayna said...
Congrats on making the DT
- December 11, 2008 at 11:04 PM
- Sarah {SCS: Sairabee} said...
Yay, us! :) I'm so excited! And I lovvvved that card you did that Melissa posted on her blog where you drew in the background behind them sledding. So cool!
- December 11, 2008 at 11:17 PM
- Tracey said...
Congrats on your appointment to the PCS design team! You do incredible work with her images - totally deserve to be on the team. Looking forward to what you have in store in the upcoming year!!!
- December 11, 2008 at 11:37 PM
- Melissa said...
I'm so excited to have you on the team Janna!!!
I love the projects you posted today, great job!!
- December 12, 2008 at 12:16 AM
- Heather said...
I love the Santa. I saw Lauren use it once before and I loved it then too!!!
The other card is very cute with the envelope!!!
Can not wait to see your card tomorrow!
I am very happy for you! Your cards are wonderful! I am sure it is going to be a wonderful year working with the likes of the ladies on this team!!!
I am excited to have a Guest Designer month on the team as well!!! See you in August! LOL
- December 12, 2008 at 12:17 AM
- Paula Still said...
Way to go, Janna!!! Yea! Like I keep telling you, you are so talented! You must take after your mother (LOL!!!) Have Izzy celebrate with you and do that cute dance you taught her!!!
Oh, and great cards! They are adorable! Love your coloring and what you did with your cricut!
Congrats again!!!!
- December 12, 2008 at 12:24 AM
- Bunny-Zoe's Blog said...
Huge congratulations Janna and I am so happy to be on the team with you! Your cards are just adorable.. I love them both but those little houses are just so cute! Have a great weekend, hugs, Nikki x
- December 12, 2008 at 4:05 AM
- Mariska said...
Congratulations Janna!! I completely share in your excitement!! I have had this yippie ya yee feeling for the past days as well :). I'm sure we're going to have lots of fun on the team!!
- December 12, 2008 at 4:07 AM
- MJ said...
Congratulations on the DT position! Your work is fabulous and you so deserve this. Wonderful card for my sketch too. Great details. Thanks for playing.
- December 12, 2008 at 4:55 AM
- Jane Carroll said...
spectacular card and congrats on the dt place
thanks for joining us this week on SCSC
hugs jane x
- December 12, 2008 at 5:36 AM
- Summerthyme Studio said...
Janna I was THRILLED to see your name on the Pink Cat list. I am totally excited about working with you to bring Melissa's images to life!
Way to GO!!!!!!!!!!!
- December 12, 2008 at 7:53 AM
- the whimsical butterfly said...
OMG! Pink Cat is awesome...you are gonna ROCK this! Wow, congrats, girl! I am so super psyched for you! Can't wait to see what you do..there are a few billy sets? (the lil pirate) I've had my eye on! Let me know when your gallery is up there..I'd love to come visit! WOO HOO!!!
- December 12, 2008 at 7:59 AM
- Michelle B. AKA JustPaintingAround said...
Janna - Congrats!!! That is soooo exciting!!!!!
- December 12, 2008 at 8:03 AM
- Lise Roy said...
I am so excited to be on the team with you.
Your cards are gorgeous!
- December 12, 2008 at 8:55 AM
- Maria said...
Hi Janna!! Congratulations on being part of the PCS DT!! I look forward to get to know you better! Your work is gorgeous . . .girl, you've been busy! Love your cards. . .you've colored them beautifully!!!
- December 12, 2008 at 11:06 AM
- Deborah Anton said...
Congratulations Janna!! They are lucky to have you!!
- December 12, 2008 at 5:56 PM


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Hyatt Diamond Suite Upgrade Strategy 2016
Back when our son was smaller, it was easy to travel. I had no issue taking him out of school for a week here or there since I always felt the experience of traveling was beneficial to him. As many of you know he even skipped second grade as we traveled around the world in 2007-2008 and as recently as 2013 he missed the second half of 7th grade for a backpacking trip through Europe.
During our longer trips I did officially homeschool him of course and during the shorter absences he took all of his work with him. It worked well, but simply isn't possible anymore. He is now in the 10th grade and missing even a day can be tough, let alone a week. This means that our travels need to correspond with the school calendar. This is not my favorite restriction, but one that I have learned to deal with.
At the end of February I had four Hyatt Diamond Suite Upgrades expiring. For some reason, I didn't even use one of them in 2015. Most of my travels during the year were solo and often my Hyatt stays were only one night so I thought using a DSU was a waste. On the last day of February I managed to get three of the Diamond Suite Upgrades locked in for 2016 family stays. Let's take a look at where and why.
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach
My wife and I stayed at this property for the first time last year on a last minute trip for July 4th weekend. It is a beautiful property in a superb location. While the pools do get very crowded, the beach is right across the street. This is a perfect place for a quick family getaway and is only a 3 1/2 hour drive from our house which is nice.
When: Last weekend of Summer
Cost: 10,000 points + $125 per night plus tax & resort fee.
Actual Suite Cash Cost: $498 per night + tax and resort fee ($591.45 total per night)
Suite description: (So-cal Suite) Enjoy lavish amenities in our SoCal Suites, these suites feature approximately 900 square feet of living and sleeping space, with two bathrooms, one has a shower and no bathtub and the other has a jet tub without a shower. A. A separate bedroom in these Huntington Beach, California accommodations offers a King-size Grand BedTM fitted with luxurious linens and down comforter over a pillow top mattress, 42" flat screen TVs, an iHome stereo with iPod® docking station and spacious work area with high-speed Internet access.
Value: I am on the fence about the overall value of this redemption. While a 900 square foot suite is nice, for 10,000 more points per night I could simply get a normal room and save about $160 once you factor in taxes and the resort fee. Luckily I can cancel this, but sometimes it is nice to splurge.
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
After seeing Greg the Frequent Miler's report on this hotel I was sold. Without being able to take our son out of school, the calendar looked tight. Thankfully I did manage to squeeze it in. I have driven the coast in this area before and remember the scenery as being stunning. I can't wait to have a couple of days to explore.
When: Thanksgiving weekend
Cost: 12,500 points + $150 per night plus tax & resort fee.
Actual Suite Cash Cost: $819 per night + tax and resort fee ($929.60 total per night)
Suite description: (Ocean View Townhouse) Breathtaking views of Carmel's rugged Big Sur coastline and Point Lobos State Park are a highlight to these stunning two-level suite-style accommodations with elegant décor. You'll love having a fully equipped kitchen, stainless steel appliances and separate dining area and living area, which contains a deluxe sofa bed. Hyatt Highlands Carmel provides all the high-tech amenities that the modern traveler needs, including an iHome stereo with iPod docking station, flat screen TV with satellite channels and high-speed DS3 wireless internet service. Relax and enjoy the crackling sounds of the wood-burning fireplace or soak in the Jacuzzi tub of these upscale, residential-style spa suites in Carmel, California.
Value: This is a great value redemption considering regular rooms in this hotel are going for about $600 per night including taxes. While we could just book a normal room on points, based on my understanding, the townhouse suite is significantly nicer. I am really excited about this stay and I think Thanksgiving weekend will be a fun time to get away.
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
I really love San Diego and have stayed in various areas of the years, but have found Downtown is a real delight. The Manchester Grand Hyatt also looks like a fantastic property and I have yet to get a chance to try it out. The property has a phenomenal location and San Diego is another place we can easily drive to.
When: New Year's Weekend
Cost: $143 plus tax
Actual Suite Cash Cost: $285 per night + tax ($321.26 total per night)
Suite description: (Signature Suite) The perfect San Diego accommodation for small meetings, our San Diego Signature Suite features a 780-square-foot parlor with a dining/conference table for eight people, large seating area, kitchenette, wet bar, workstation, pullout sofa bed, free wired and Wi-Fi high-speed Internet access and marble bath. Connecting 340-square-foot bedrooms include one king-sized or two double-sized Hyatt Grand Beds® fitted with premium linens and a down duvet, and full baths. Enjoy the deluxe amenities of these luxury San Diego hotel accommodations, such as windows that open to allow in the fresh air, spacious work area, iHome stereo with iPod® docking station, 46″ flat screen TV, pampering June Jacobs bath products, plush robes and a coffeemaker.
Value: It is obvious that New Year's isn't the busiest time in Downtown San Diego given this very low rate. The fact that I can have an 800 square foot suite for $143 per night without having to spend points is attractive.
Other Considerations
Cashing in Points: While I most likely won't do this, it is very possible and probably still a good value to cash in points for my cash portion if I want to. For example, in San Diego I could cash in 16,000 Ultimate Rewards points for $160 in cash to cover my cost. That is still better than redeeming points (which wouldn't get me a suite) or paying cash + points (which is more expensive).
Elite benefits: It is also important to point out that we will receive lounge access in Huntington Beach and San Diego and breakfast in Carmel. Each stay will also include a welcome amenity and all other Diamond benefits including late checkout if available. This does add to the overall value, although we get these things in normal rooms on award stays too.
I am looking forward to staying in each of these properties this year. By booking hotels that are close enough to home, we can have these quick getaways and enjoy some fantastic hotels in great locations. I am particularly looking forward to Carmel, but Huntington Beach at the end of Summer and San Diego for New Year's are looking good as well.
With Hyatt changing their rules for 2016 to make new Diamond Suite Upgrades expire at the end of February (previously they only needed to be applied to a booking by then), I still have four more upgrades I can apply for larger international trips if possible. Overall, 2016 is going to be a suite year!
Are you a Hyatt Diamond? Where did you book using your Diamond Suite Upgrades? Let me know in the comments!


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Date: April 12, 2018
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The Victoria VIP Club has launched!
Following a successful 4 days showcasing The Victoria at the SEC in Glasgow at the Ideal Home Show, we're pleased to announce that The Victoria VIP Club has officially launched!
We had a great time meeting everyone at The Ideal Home Show and telling them more about our plans for The Victoria. Our eye-catching stand showed beautiful visuals of how the finished buildings will look and gave more insight into what we're planning to achieve with this development.
The next phase of construction at the Victoria is due to begin early next year. The first people to move in to one of the one, two or three bedroom apartments will receive keys in 2020.
As things are really starting to progress now, in order to keep people up to date with the latest news and information, we have launched The Victoria VIP Club.
Once you've joined, you'll also get invited to exclusive events and be one of the first to know about everything from when our show suite opens its doors, through to the first apartment going on sale.
To sign up the VIP Club, simply visit The Victoria development page and click the "Sign up for details" button.


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With today the last blue sky day before the weather changes Hannah and I decided to get a classic done that neither of us had been on. So, we made an early start to try and beat the crowds, which thankfully worked, meaning no queues, nothing falling down on us and clean ice. The Curtain gave three great pitches and we were back at the bags for 12pm and just as the weather was changing. It's no secret that there is plenty of ice on the Ben on the moment and I'm sure most of it will survive the next couple of short, warm spells.
Stunning morning light.
Hannah coming up the first pitch.
Approaching the belay after the crux pitch.
The Ben is looking fantastic at the moment.


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The Client
Beaumont Hospital
Located in Dublin, Beaumont Hospital provides acute care services across 54 medical specialities and is the national Irish referral centre for Neurosciences and Renal Transplantation. The hospital offers both in-patient, day-patient and out-patient and casualty services to the population it serves.
Baydale Control Systems Ltd was appointed by Beaumont Hospital in August 2002 to provide the Hospital with a comprehensive CCTV surveillance system to replace its existing one as this was no longer able to meet the Hospital's security needs. In addition the Hospital required an Access Control system to enable it to monitor and indeed limit public and staff access to inappropriate areas within the building.
Strategy and Action
Baydale installed a high specification CCTV system throughout the hospital using a combination of PTZ and fixed cameras both internally and externally. Images are recorded via a state-of-the-art digital recording system and transmitted back to a new, Baydale designed, control room, complete with monitor wall and workstation console, via fibre optic transmission.
In line with our philosophy of providing comprehensive, integrated solutions, we also installed an Access Control system covering all internal and external doors throughout the hospital and its car parks. Again data recorded is transmitted back to the control room via the extensive fibre optic transmission network created by Baydale.
The Access Control element of the system was further integrated with the system already in place at the nearby Royal College of Surgeons and a high degree of flexibility provided by incorporating enough spare capacity on all devices to accommodate any change the Hospital may require in future.
Baydale continues to maintain all aspects of this system and has provided comprehensive training to Hospital staff to ensure they are fully conversant with its operational requirements.
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In addition to the recent [controversial] links made between thimerosal (a mercury preservative commonly used in a number of childhood vaccines) and autism, there have also been links made between diet and autism, though not all studies support the connection. The evidence is sufficiently strong to make a dietary approach worth trying by parents, under the supervision of a doctor or nutritionist [open to ancestral diets], and worthy of further investigation by scientists.
Autism is an autoimmune disease (see Autoimmune Disease Research Foundation, A Theory of Autoimmune Disease, and Autoimmune Diseases, IMMUNOSCIENCES LAB., INC.). Many independent sources have found a link between autoimmune disease and diet. For example, the NeanderThin program, created by author Ray Audette, "is based on the authors' research into the connection between autoimmune disease … and agricultural foods." Dr. Loren Cordain of Colorado State University has also researched this connection. He states the following in his book, The Paleo Diet:
Many environmental agents have been suspected in the development of autoimmune diseases. But only one of these types has proved capable of causing a disease. Cereal grains—such as wheat, rye, barley, and oats—are responsible for celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis. In celiac disease, the immune system attacks and destroys cells in the intestine, leading to diarrhea and many nutritional problems. In dermatitis herpetiformis, the skin is attacked.
Withdrawal of all gluten-containing cereals causes complete remission of both diseases. Cereal grains, dairy products, and legumes are suspected in other autoimmune diseases, such as type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Autism has many symptoms and characteristics in common with connective tissue disorders. There is a strong connection between connective tissue disorders, diet and nutritional deficiencies, which is explored in depth at Sandy Simmon's Web site (www.ctds.info). Symptoms that are associated with both autism and connective tissue disorders include (but are not restricted to): allergies, anxiety, arrhythmia, asthma, attention deficit disorder, autistic-like behaviors, bowel symptoms, eye disorders, food intolerances and allergies, hypersensitivity to sensory stimuli, mood instability, muscle pain, obsessive-compulsive disorder, repetitive language, sleep difficulties, and strong food preferences and aversions. One connective tissue disorder, fragile x, is found in 10% of autism cases.
Research has linked autism to gastrointestinal disorders. A University of Maryland study strongly made the link:
1999 Releases - University of Maryland Medical News
Originally Released: December 12, 1999
BMJ 2002;325:419-421 ( 24 August 1999 )
Children with autism have a much higher rate of gastrointestinal disorders than other children, according to a study conducted by doctors at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore. The study, led by Karoly Horvath, M.D., Ph.D, further suggests that gastrointestinal disorders may contribute to some of the behavioral problems associated with autistic children and may be caused by low levels of the hormone secretin in the body.
…. Fifty-eight percent of the examined children with autism suffered from chronic diarrhea caused by malabsorption of carbohydrates. ….
Numerous studies have linked autism to diet. Here are links and excerpts from just some of them:
Nutr Neurosci. 2002 Sep;5(4):251-61.
A randomised, controlled study of dietary intervention in autistic syndromes.
Knivsberg AM, Reichelt KL, Hoien T, Nodland M.
The development for the group of children on diet was significantly better than for the controls.
Panminerva Med. 1995 Sep;37(3):137-41.
Food allergy and infantile autism.
Lucarelli S, Frediani T, Zingoni AM, Ferruzzi F, Giardini O, Quintieri F, Barbato M, D'Eufemia P, Cardi E.
"The aim of the present study has been to verify the efficacy of a cow's milk free diet (or other foods which gave a positive result after a skin test) in 36 autistic patients. We also looked for immunological signs of food allergy in autistic patients on a free choice diet. We noticed a marked improvement in the behavioural symptoms of patients after a period of 8 weeks on an elimination diet and we found high levels of IgA antigen specific antibodies for casein, lactalbumin and beta-lactoglobulin and IgG and IgM for casein. The levels of these antibodies were significantly higher than those of a control group which consisted of 20 healthy children. Our results lead us to hypothesise a relationship between food allergy and infantile autism as has already been suggested for other disturbances of the central nervous system."
Expert Opin Ther Targets. 2002 Apr;6(2):175-83.
Biochemical aspects in autism spectrum disorders: updating the opioid-excess theory and presenting new opportunities for biomedical intervention.
Shattock P, Whiteley P.
"One area of interest … is the opioid-excess theory of autism. The main premise of this theory is that autism is the result of a metabolic disorder. Peptides with opioid activity derived from dietary sources, in particular foods that contain gluten and casein, pass through an abnormally permeable intestinal membrane and enter the central nervous system (CNS) to exert an effect on neurotransmission, as well as producing other physiologically-based symptoms. Numerous parents and professionals worldwide have found that removal of these exogenously derived compounds through exclusion diets can produce some amelioration in autistic and related behaviours. There is a surprisingly long history of research accompanying these ideas. The aim of this paper is to review the accompanying evidence in support of this theory and present new directions of intervention as a result of it."
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2004(2):CD003498.
Gluten- and casein-free diets for autistic spectrum disorder.
Millward C, Ferriter M, Calver S, Connell-Jones G.
BACKGROUND: It has been suggested that peptides from gluten and casein may have a role in the origins of autism and that the physiology and psychology of autism might be explained by excessive opioid activity linked to these peptides. Research has reported abnormal levels of peptides in the urine and cerebrospinal fluid of persons with autism. If this is the case, diets free of gluten and /or casein should reduce the symptoms associated with autism. ….
MAIN RESULTS: The one trial included reported results on four outcomes. Unsurprisingly in such a small-scale study, the results for three of these outcomes (cognitive skills, linguistic ability and motor ability) had wide confidence intervals that spanned the line of nil effect. However, the fourth outcome, reduction in autistic traits, reported a significant beneficial treatment effect for the combined gluten- and casein- free diet.
Food allergy and infantile autism.
Authors: Lucarelli S , Frediani T , Zingoni AM , Ferruzzi F , Giardini O , Quintieri F Barbato M, D'Eufemia P , Cardi E
Department of Paediatrics, University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy.
Panminerva Med 1995 Sep;37(3):137-41
"Researchers at Johnson & Johnson have found a very toxic compound in the urine of children with autism - dermorphin. Dermorphin is only found one other place in nature - the poison of the Amazonian Poison Dart Frog! It is 10 million times more potent and toxic than morphine (Alan Friedman, PhD at J&J). Other researchers have confirmed it is essentially always present in children with autism that receive even tiny amounts of casein or gluten."
The rate of autism in the population in America has been rising, indicating an environmental factor(s) in causation. Even though thimerosal is being phased out, autism rates have been rising, suggesting that there is another factor(s) involved.
Autism's Surge Mystifies
By Anita Manning, USA TODAY
May 18, 2004, p. 8D
Autism, once a rare and mysterious disorder, is no longer so rare. A generation ago, only two to four of every 10,000 children were labeled autistic. Today, it's more like 60 per 10,000 by some estimates.
But no one knows why. Experts cite a much greater awareness of autism and related conditions, grouped as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and a broader definition that has allowed children who might otherwise have been overlooked to receive a diagnosis. But they also say there has been an actual increase, and the reasons for that are not entirely clear — though there are plenty of theories.
"We know there are genetic factors," Hollander says, but something else may also be involved. "It is possible there are environmental factors" that trigger the genes.
Several possibilities have been investigated, from junk-food diets, which are high in fatty acids that could interfere with the coating of nerve cells in the brain, to a drug used to induce labor in pregnant women. But no environmental link has been found.


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Selflessness: A True Beginning to Society and Culture
What Is Selflessness?
To be selfless one might say is impossible, while another says it is completely logical to see the moral longevity in the process of successful selflessness. The concept of Self VS. Selfless brings attributes that serve as both pros and cons depending on the circumstances. For example, if one were to stay up all hours of the night waiting on a significant other to make a call that never happened, then on one hand you could be selfless and continue to wait, but due to emotional distress from being outside of yourself for others, causes emotional stress on ones heart. On the other side of the coin, one could presume a selfish nature and pursue a revengeful resolution, thereby shatter selflessness for a gain of self.
So the Purpose Is?
The purpose of Selflessness lies not within the individual, but in the way others perceive the individual's behaviors. It is almost certain that if a form of behavior suited to the morals of traditional culture, whereas principles of family and preservation of another's wellbeing, then the concept of Selflessness. When viewing the terms of the conceptual image of Self, there is the major factor of following the myth of Capitalism, or the pursuing of one's own individual gain over the insanity and dragging of another. When trying to find a balance of Self and Selflessness, one finds that one cannot be pursued without trailing the other behind, but both are needed for a healthy individual.
The Interconnection between Well Being and Selflessness
Now lets take a look at concepts of wellbeing and how it relates to Selflessness. A couple physical attributes that pertain to being selfless is to always try to say or do the right thing, and to always try to eat in moderation, a task not easily tackled. The mental structuring of Selflessness is the allocation of negative attitudes about others that are neutralized, in effect allowing for an overall sense of complacency knowing you as an individual has done the right thing. On a social level, being selfless allows for a greater understanding from others knowing your performing selfless deeds for them, that your moral grandeur gives others the right path to look upon; whether or not they take it is completely up to the individual.
Selflessness and Society
After looking at all the area of individual selflessness, let's take a closer look at the values of the concept in society. To be rather blunt, the overall populations of the western hemisphere practice forms of Mercantilism, or as Socrates would have said, "Living the Good Life." This of course is not what he wished for society, rather he wanted a balance of virtues, that is to allow selflessness flourish without the breakdown of emotional values that would pertain to the conscious withdraw from the individual. In the Eastern parts of the world, there is sense of traditional culture, that is that the family is collectively displayed as the number one priority over self gained values and assets, although in the west, some political figures find this weak and irrelevant to a productive society.
A Vague Conclusion
Therefore, we must ask ourselves not which part of the world to live in, or if one concept matters strongly over another, but whether selflessness is right at the particular moment or time. It is very keen to observe various individuals from different parts of the world that have changed lives simply by helping build a water well in Africa, or giving canned food to survivors of earthquakes in Turkey. Along all boundaries of every country in this world we call home, there are people that wish for help, and in a sense, would that be considered selfishness, that in another's eyes, ten people might need the dire help over the one. Selflessness and Selfishness must be taken hand in hand, and after picking apart the differences, it is important to find the good and decent within every individual, rather than placing within one category or the other before looking at the entire personality.
If you like this article, you can view a few others below:
- The European Impact on North America: Native Americans and Economics
An Analysis on the Impact Europe made on the New World that was to become America from the peace and quarrels between the Indians, to the economic growth that pushed the colonies into America.
- Technocracy: A New Society
What is Technocracy, and how will it shape the future of the world? This Article helps to explain its use in an ever changing world and how we as humans can exist peacefully with machines in a centralized computer consciousness.
- The Philosophy of Socrates: Part XII
The twelfth part in the poetic series, "The Philosophy of Socrates." This Particular poem is designed around a small gathering for Socrates to teach philosophical ideals to his students and anyone who would listen. If you like this part of the Series
Well, i am always awed by the Dalai Lama...and you have a great way of presenting this...
Thanks for your hub!
Ego is a serpent with many heads. As soon as you cut one off, another grows back. We must beware of the Ego, which is the source of self complacency and delusion. One can only hope to be truly selfless in one's motivations, but then self-reflection is also the work of Ego. Always doing the most loving thing without ulterior motives, whatever the cost, and forgetting about it right away (not looking for results) helps someone to grow in selfless behavior. I find this article to be good food for thought because it touches, though indirectly, on the reality of the fact that if we don't love ourselves (don't know what love is), we can't possibly love others, hence the necessity of a balanced degree of self and selflessness. The challenge lays in striking the right balance. Voted up, useful and interesting.
Really thought provoking. It is very interesting to me to think of how one small gesture of selflessness could be a tiny thing that might change the action of another person and another and another. There is a lot to think about here.
Up and excellent. Nice work!
Very nicely done. Lots of food for thought in this hub. I'm going to bookmark this for continued reflection. I like how you included the videos and references to Socrates. Finding the right balance between selflessness, perspective and self care has always been something I like to analyze. You mentioned the allocation of negative attitudes and creating a sense of complacency. Acceptance and acknowledgement is very important in this process. Finding that balance and not tipping toward either desensitization or selfishness is a battle I frequently see. Society has shown many interesting faces. Sadly, some question selfless acts as a lure for ulterior motives. It is then that we must remain complacent, but aware.
I've been working on a piece about perspective and reflection. You hub has inspired me to continue its completion. I'd like to link to this hub when I publish it.
Great hub - voted up


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Format: Audiobook
Panther's Claim by Eve Langlais
Narrator: Chandra Skyye
Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins
Date Read: March 2016
Genre: PNR, Romance
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Cynthia: So I met a man.Mom: Is he single?
Hitting on the wrong woman finds Daryl regaining consciousness in a motel taped to a chair. Things were looking up--and not just below the belt.
A sexy, cocoa-complexioned veterinarian--with killer curves--wants answers, and he's only too happy to give them to her, for a price, say a kiss, or something more, from those luscious lips. The problem is Cynthia isn't the type to fall for flirty words and panty-dropping smiles. She tempts Daryl into helping her. Teases him into acting. Claims his heart without even trying.
But that was okay because...She's mine...and someone was trying to hurt her.
Hell no.
This kitty isn't afraid to unleash his claws and rescue the woman he wants. An intriguing, hot woman, a mystery, and danger? Sounds like fun, and Daryl is ready to play. He'll do anything to claim Cynthia as his mate.
Publisher: Smashwords Edition
Series: Bitten Point #2
Also by this author: Caribou's Gift, Outfoxed by Love, Polar Bared, Bunny and the Bear, Grizzly Love br> br>
Also in this series: Croc's Return
Read for Fun/Listened for Review (Kindle/Tantor)
Overall Rating: 4.00
Story Rating: 4.00
Character Rating: 4.00
Audio Rating: 3.50 (not part of the overall rating)
First Thought when Finished: Panther's Claim was a great second book in the Bitten Point series. Loved seeing the world come a little more in focus.
Quick Thoughts: I am an unapologetic Eve Langlais fangirl. Her humor is just right for me: smart snarky! In Panther's Claim, one of the things I loved was that she was unafraid to write a shifter who was smart, sassy, and still unsure. Cynthia was a great match for Daryll. She made him totally likable and I adored her way of accepting him. They were one fun couple! Most of all, I loved how we got deeper into the mystery and some questions from book 1 started getting answered. I am really excited for the next book. Princess is going to be fun (hey don't hate that I can't wait to see how the dog adjusts to Daddy getting a Girl)!
Audio Thoughts
Narrated By Chandra Skyye / Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins
I like Chandra's voices for the women in this series. Her male voices aren't bad either. I have a thing where I want shifters to have deep voices but that is just a personal thing. Only a man can really do that. However, I plan on continuing this series in audio because overall it is done well.
Part of my Read It, Rate It, File It, DONE! Reviews
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|Story Rating
|Character Rating
|Narrator Rating
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or cat emoji
[kat ih-moh-jee]
What does 🐈 mean?
Here kitty, kitty, kitty. As opposed to the cat face emoji 🐱, the cat emoji, 🐈, shows the whole kitty and caboodle to signify our feline pets. It is variously used to express affection for our domestic cat companions.
Examples of
Examples of
Where does come from?
The cat emoji curled up on emoji keyboards (just as we were settling down to work) under Unicode 6.0 in 2010. Across platforms, the emoji points left and is sometimes sitting. Its form and color vary by vendor. Apple's design is regal and realistic, with red-orange stripes and a white underbelly. Most others feature a more cartoonish, orange-hued Mittens, as shown in the screenshot from Emojipedia below.
The cat emoji joins other digital felines, like the tiger 🐅 or lion face 🦁. Ever wonder about all those other cat smileys on the keyboard, like pouting cat face 😾? They harken back to the fact that emoji originated in Japan, where cats are considered symbols of good luck and fortune.
People feel feelings about cats. People feel feelings about emoji. And, some people really feel feelings about the cat emoji. One person launched a Change.org petition to Google to change its cat emoji back (which they recently modified in 2017):
Her beautiful smile was a shining light in these dark times we find ourselves in. I urge Google to reconsider this change because she is the one thing keeping this nation together today. Don't take my beautiful cat child away.
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Who uses ?
Cat people. You know them. You might very well be one. Either way, that's who especially loves the cat emoji, whether showing off their handsome house cats online or wishing folks a Happy Caturday.
Good Morning & Happy #Caturday🐈 pic.twitter.com/7i910STIi9
— Eva Brown (@evawut) July 21, 2018
keep that mf thang on me 🐈
i'm definitely becoming a crazy cat lady pic.twitter.com/7AQD0lKGr0
— baby blue (@sluttt0n) July 16, 2018
Vets and animal-rescue agencies often use the cat emoji to promote their work and causes.
Brilliant day out for all the family🐕🐩👩👦💞
Only 8 weeks until #PupAid2018 fun dog show, raising awareness of #puppy farm cruelty & rescue pet adoption🐩🐈🥰#PrimroseHill SEPT 1ST#WheresMum #Adopt #LucysLaw@pupaid @rickygervais @Protect_Wldlife @PeterEgan6 @Lucy_Cavalier pic.twitter.com/GRXKoHG3qZ
— ANIMAL ADVOCATE Ⓥ (@_AnimalAdvocate) July 7, 2018
We made it! What a week! We've had multiple major surgeries, tick paralysis cases, emergency dentistry, dog attack patients and fish hook eaters….along with all of our usual suspects! You just never know what the week will bring. Enjoy your weekend 😁🐕🐈🐾
— East Port Vet (@EastPortVet) July 27, 2018
As do lovers of Halloween or anything spooky, with cats long associated with magic and witchcraft.
— space bounty hunter🌙 watch KILLJOYS 🚀 (@spacekya) July 13, 2018
115 days until Halloween 🎃🐈👻 pic.twitter.com/dRHPJCBUV9
— ᗷᖇᗩᑎᗪOᑎ ᗪE ᕼOYOᔕ 🎃 (@BrandonABC13) July 9, 2018
We have many cat-related expressions in the language, like look what the cat dragged in or the adjective catty. The cat emoji sees ready use in those contexts.
Look what the 🐈 dragged in! Ace to hear from @sam_trett and @sharonInflux, who shared their inspiring stories with other Acorns! #dundee 🌳 pic.twitter.com/Vcz9PsOG30
— Acorns (@AcornEnterprise) September 26, 2017
I told my supervisor our workplace is so catty it might as well be an animal shelter and she loved it😹🐈🙊 #timmyhell #fiestyhoes
— Candace (@scrandace) June 23, 2016


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