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Open source software made a big showing earlier this month at the National Education Computing Conference (NECC) in San Diego. Presentations were made on a variety of open source topics including advocacy, programming, deployment, and education software.
Mike Huffman, Indiana Department of Education Special Assistant for Technology, did a presentation on the state of Indiana's InACCESS project, the largest K-12 desktop Linux deployment in the United States. With 24,000 Linspire desktop computers built by Wintergreen Systems rolled out at various high schools, the program has already saved the state about US$1 million. The deployment, which started in 2005, will grow to 170,000 computers within a year and could potentially reach over 300,000 within several years.
So why did the Indiana Department of Education choose Linux? At the presentation, Mike Huffman explains that despite the fact that the state had invested approximately US$100 million in technology for education during a ten year period, the average student only spent about 35 minutes a week using school computers. By switching to Linux and open source software, the state was able to save a significant amount of money and make computers more accessible to students. Although many claim that open source software is more difficult to use, Huffman comments that the "time needed for a Windows-using high school student to acclimate him or herself to the Linux desktop [is] 10 minutes."
Although the program has largely been a success, there have been difficulties as well. The significant number of new computers is placing additional stress on school technology directors, some of whom are concerned that they will not be able to continue providing effective network management in an environment with so many computers. In a blog entry, Mike Huffman describes various centralized management solutions, like Novell Zenworks Linux Management, and how they can be used to mitigate some of the problems faced by school personnel. The schools have also had some difficulty integrating support for Microsoft's Active Directory authentication solution.
Public education can sometimes be a budgetary black hole, and technology spending in the public school system is no exception. Here in California, the recently approved budget increases education spending by almost US$3 billion, bringing the total percentage of the state budget spent on public education to a lofty 58 percent. Open source software could potentially reduce the burden on taxpayers and help the state increase the quality and efficiency of public education. As Mike Huffman says, "As long as we keep waiting for big bags of cash to fall from the sky, we aren't going anywhere." I look forward to seeing open source migration programs emerge in other states as education software like Moodle becomes more popular and teachers begin to take note of success stories like that of the InACCESS deployment.


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Users' Lotus love fest marred only by WebSphere woes
In exclusive SearchDomino.com research, users sound off on their satisfaction with Domino, WebSphere and Lotus' strategy.
In an exclusive SearchDomino.com study, users sent a love letter to IBM Lotus that contained an ominous postscript: "Don't render our beloved platform obsolete."
The research, which was conducted this summer, captured users' strong allegiance to Notes/Domino as messaging, collaboration and development software, but it also uncovered anxiety about the technology's future -- specifically, its ability to survive in a WebSphere-dominated world.
Nearly 95% of the survey's 440 respondents said they feel positive about the platform, citing improved communication, business processes and knowledge management as the biggest benefits of running Notes/Domino.
Yet, when asked about the WebSphere application server, which IBM has established as a cornerstone of its open-standards, J2EE strategy, SearchDomino.com readers were decidedly less enthusiastic. Only 14% said they were embracing WebSphere and the new options it brings.
Virtually all of the respondents were IT staff (60%) or IT managers (33%). Half indicated that their organizations have more than 1,000 Notes seats; one in every five respondents is running more than 10,000 Notes seats.
The majority of those who took the survey (59%) work in the United States. Twenty-four percent are based in Europe.
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When asked about IBM Lotus' effectiveness in continually improving Domino, users gave the company high marks -- most notably in scalability. On a one-to-five scale, with one "not at all effective" and five "very effective," 58% gave IBM Lotus a four or five.
Chris Warner, a senior data consultant at Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, Calif., recalled days when his company struggled to have 100 users on a single mail server. Today, the health care services firm has thousands of employees working off of one Domino box. He credited IBM Lotus for the scalability enhancements. In addition to Notes, Kaiser Permanente runs IBM Lotus Instant Messaging, Lotus Team Workplace and other Lotus software.
Users gave IBM Lotus good grades in most areas. On the one-to-five effectiveness scale, 40% gave the company a four or five for training/learning, 35% did so for business partner availability and 37% for service and support.
In interviews following the online survey, respondents praised IBM Lotus for fostering a devoted community of users willing to help one another tap Notes/Domino to solve business problems. They highlighted the IBM Lotus DeveloperWorks Web site (formerly Notes.net), among other resources.
Deloitte & Touche project manager Mike Nemec, who holds administrator certifications in R4 and R5, said that users of Lotus technology are the company's best evangelists.
"The coolest thing was one time at Lotusphere, seeing a beta of R6 and people were cheering," said Nemec, who's based in Deerfield, Ill. "This was a software presentation, and people were cheering like it was a Cubs game."
Respondents also applauded Lotus for improvements to Domino's Web development capabilities. Fifty-four percent ranked efforts in that area as a four or five on the effectiveness scale.
One director at a large health care supplier said his company has relied on Domino since the mid-1990s "for rather elaborate, complex distributed applications, developed quickly and inexpensively." Among other projects, Domino is the basis for the company's sales force automation system, said the director, who requested anonymity.
He hailed the simplicity of working with Domino, but at the same time reflected developers' uneasiness over what the future holds, saying WebSphere's distributed, Java-based development environment isn't appropriate for his organization.
"When you reach the pain point where you open up code and consider other things, then you open up everything else for consideration, too," he said. "Where we're going, [WebSphere] doesn't really fit."
WebSphere fear
The survey captured the anxiety. Forty-four percent cited uncertainty over WebSphere and a need to know more about the relevance of the new development options. Another 29% insisted they like Domino and don't have the time or resources to learn new skills or a new product. Twelve percent had no opinion.
IBM Lotus senior market manager Arthur Fontaine said he hears the same worries expressed by users and business partners, and he's been reassuring the Domino community that the technology isn't disappearing, as many fear.
"Change equals trauma, and people are afraid we are going to change what they know," Fontaine said.
He concedes that a certain degree of change, though, is afoot.
A movement is under way to unite application development under a common J2EE framework, and Fontaine said that WebSphere is a key cog in that wheel. Domino has always worked for fast development and for solving smaller business problems. The goal now, according to Fontaine, is enabling this mature platform to "play better in a larger ecosystem."
Lotus has already released a rapid application developer (RAD) toolkit to help developers make a transition to WebSphere. Issued this summer, the Lotus Domino Toolkit for IBM WebSphere Studio 1.0 is a set of WebSphere plug-ins that developers can use to pull Domino objects into IBM's Web application platform.
Fontaine said that these enhancements were not designed to "make Domino obsolete." Lotus says its plan is to make Domino, along with WebSphere, DB2 and other IBM technology, important components of its Workplace line, a modular, J2EE-based approach to delivering collaboration and development capabilities.
The job outlook
As Domino experiences change, so will the careers of some users. Fontaine's career advice for today's Notes professionals includes keeping Domino skills fresh, but building new Java skills, including an understanding of a multi-tiered development environment.
When asked about their career outlook, Domino professionals were split about what the future would hold, though roughly half of them said they see themselves at the same company in three years (see chart). Roger Carter just hopes he has a job. The Boston-based Domino developer and administrator is currently unemployed and working on a master's degree in software engineering. He said he has J2EE skills but still can't find work.
"I'm excited as the next person about WebSphere. But if this product is as popular as [IBM says] it is, how come my phone isn't ringing off the hook?" he asked.
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We have often had discussions with friends and colleagues about the best gifts to buy for different occasions, from big birthdays to new house moves and more recently for new mums. Weddings are usually taken care of by a gift list so it's the other events that tend to get everyone stumped. The last thing you want to do is be the friend who buys them another unimaginative voucher.
We've been experimenting with different gift combos for newborns depending on the price point. One of our new favourite things to do is to build a bespoke hamper (or Haute Box!) to put a few little things together. We've created our own suggestions for our three Haute Box options – £50, £100 and a couple of splurge ideas, depending on how much you want to spend. Let us know what you think, and if you need a hand sourcing other little extras to make the whole package look even more special.
P.s. it is really obvious that I don't like "colour"?!
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The White Company Unisex Cloud Leggings
Marks and Spencer My Baby Book
Mama Mio Tummy Rub Butter
Cowshed Udderly Gorgeous Stretch Mark Balm
The White Company Lola Comforter
My 1st Years Small Grey Star Storage Bag
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The White Company Noah's Ark Cot Bed Quilt
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Marie Chantal Gold Angel Wing Velour Footie
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Millie & Boris Unisex Essentials 5 Pack
Rachel Riley Sailboat Smocked Babysuit
Zara Fabric Bootie
John Lewis Wadded Snowsuit
Marie-Chantal Velour Babysuit
Burt's Bees Baby Bee Bubble Bath
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Anya Hindmarch Baby Emergency Kit (includes various compartments for nappies, wipes, clean clothes and a separate changing mat)
Petit Bateau 16 piece Maternity Suitcase (includes 3 sleepsuits, 3 bodysuits, 1 comforter, 1 hooded towel, 1 hat, 1 sleeping bag and some mittens!)
We love putting these assorted Haute Boxes together and packaging them up beautifully – so much more imaginative than a voucher.
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As dogs are omnivores just like humans, dogs are capable of eating some human foods which are just as beneficial for them as it is for their human counterparts. Like fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, cooked rice, and flaxseeds.
Depending on what they are eating, these food items can help with your dog's energy level, skin and coat health, eye vision, digestive problems, weight maintenance, and more.
Keep in mind that these extra people foods added to your dog's daily diet should make up no more than 25% of its regular diet, and every new food item should be introduced one at a time in small quantities to make sure that particular food item doesn't give your dog an upset stomach.
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Robert Shwartzman (R-ace GP) was the man to beat in the Formula Renault Eurocup collective tests on the streets of Pau. With his time of 1:13.870, the SMP Racing backed Russian led from Henrique Chaves (AVF by Adrián Vallés) and Alex Peroni (Fortec Motorsports), who topped the morning time sheet. Renault Sport Academy member, Max Fewtrell (Tech 1 Racing) was the fastest rookie of the day.
On Friday, the drivers had a 40-minute session to learn or re-learn the Pau circuit before a second session in which they ran in their qualifying groups, with 18 minutes of track time.
Peroni before the red flag
In wet conditions, Sacha Fenestraz (Josef Kaufmann Racing) and Max Defourny (R-ace GP) were on top of the time sheet early along with Red Bull Junior Team driver Daniel Ticktum (Arden Motorsport). Max Fewtrell was the first to switch to slicks, but the session was stopped prematurely following the error of Richard Verschoor (MP Motorsport).
Alex Peroni clocked the fastest lap with a time of 1:22.851. The Australian was followed by Sacha Fenestraz and rookies Zane Goddard (Arden Motorsport), Axel Matus (AVF by Adrián Vallés) and Alexander Vartanyan (JD Motorsport).
Fenestraz and Shwartzman dominate their groups
In the afternoon, Sacha Fenestraz made the most of the dryer conditions to lead Group A with a lap of 1:14.126. Max Defourny. Will Palmer (R-ace GP), rookie Yifei Ye (Josef Kaufmann Racing) and Daniel Ticktum completed the top five.
Despite the stoppage provoked by Zane Goddard, Group B was the faster of the two. Robert Shwartzman set the benchmark time of the day in 1:13.870, ahead of Henrique Chaves, Alex Peroni and Tech 1 Racing's Max Fewtrell and Gabriel Aubry.
Collective test 2 - Qualifying group
Robert Shwartzman (R-ace GP): "I didn't think I would have so much fun on this kind of circuit! It's bumpy, narrow and short…there isn't one particularly fast corner, but the layout is a lot of fun. It takes your breath away having to pay attention to the smallest detail. I am thrilled to have set the best time in my very first session at Pau. It underlines good preparation both with the simulator and in the car. I hope to have the same pace tomorrow."
I didn't think I would have so much fun on this kind of circuit! It's bumpy, narrow and short…there isn't one particularly fast corner, but the layout is a lot of fun. It takes your breath away having to pay attention to the smallest detail.
Sacha Fenestraz (Josef Kaufmann Racing): "With my two wins in 2015, I have some great memories of Pau. Everything went rather well and I hope it continues tomorrow. The conditions were complicated this afternoon. We shouldn't have stopped because it didn't rain for very long, but we had a good time and the track improved lap after lap. Now I must keep cool, Pau doesn't forgive any mistakes."
Alex Peroni (Fortec Motorsports): "For a first time on a street circuit, Pau is maybe the most difficult for learning with narrow streets, sidewalks, the camber of the pavement… It is special and I really liked the experience! This morning, the conditions were very tricky and the session didn't really allow for evaluating each driver's pace. We finished on top, then third overall this afternoon. It would be great to stay in the top three on Saturday and Sunday."
Max Fewtrell (Tech 1 Racing): "It is truly a circuit apart. It's an amazing feeling and it is nothing like the circuits I have already raced on. The first laps in the dry reinforced this impression. As a rookie, but also as a newcomer to this track, I think I had a good day as it concerns with the podium. In any case, that is the goal this weekend."


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Trying to get my head round this if anyone can help ?
I've created a gametype as 5flag CTF with shotguns, 30min gametime, it works ok with classic maps - but when it's loaded with some custom maps eg. delta_ruined, the game ends after just 1 flag is scored ? Tried it on the LAN and also my server with the same result. I've rechecked the gametype and 5 flags is definitely set, but the gametime has reset back to the default no time limit. If I edit and change it to a specific time and save it again, then when I recheck it always resets again.
Is this something with the map that's overriding the gametype settings ? I'm also using sapp, so wondered if it's possible to do something to fix this using that ? No idea how though.
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Because this is everything I would say to myself ten years ago, and everything I need to hear today.
I don't know why people seek out fortune tellers. Why would you want to know the heartaches that lie ahead, the assurance that life will take your spouse and body and dreams?
He will be with his family tonight, Doctor, when he goes home, the deathless man says. Why should I tell him that tomorrow he is going to die? So that, on his last night with his family, he will mourn himself?…Suddenness. His life, as he is living it – well, and with love, with friends – and then suddenness. Believe me, Doctor, if your life ends in suddenness you will be glad it did, and if it does not you will wish it had.
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Dear FNP students,
I recently had the pleasure of spending 3 days with some amazing pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) colleagues at the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (NAPNAP) Conference in Denver. I met some of the most wonderful nurse practitioners from across the spectrum: PNPs, students, faculty members, Deans of Nursing, and other types of nurse practitioners (NPs). It was a sincere pleasure networking with so many nurse practitioners who have dedicated their professional lives to improving the lives of children and their families. As I heard several times over, "Children are NOT little adults!" They were enthusiastic and earnest in their desire to increase their pediatric knowledge base and to connect with colleagues.
Interspersed in the energy however, I repeatedly encountered a recurrent theme I would like to share with you. These nurse practitioners are inundated with requests for preceptors. Most love to teach and want to share their knowledge and passion with the next generation of NPs. The problem they report is that the next generation of FNP students often appear apathetic and lackadaisical about learning pediatrics! This disinterest in learning pediatrics is causing these pediatric preceptors to feel disheartened and disinterested in teaching FNP students. Here are some of the comments they reported FNP students have said in their pediatric rotations: "I am only here to get my hours done and become an FNP." "I am not going to do peds when I get out- I am only doing this because I have to do this to graduate." Even if the student doesn't directly verbalize this, the disinterest is obvious to these dedicated practitioners (and the office staff).
This attitude is unacceptable and troublesome, and it's causing preceptors to quit precepting. These pediatric preceptors (whether NP, PA or MD) are dedicating their time to educate you! Precepting results in decreased productivity, which often results in less income. They spend their time and energy compiling educational material and carefully crafting teaching plans for you. They miss out on family and personal time so they can stay late and work with you! They want you to be excited and interested about pediatric healthcare! It is not fair to these dedicated professionals to act otherwise. We must train our FNPs well in pediatrics because children and their families deserve quality healthcare.
FNP students, a disinterested attitude is NOT ok! FNP faculty, please counsel students that this is NOT acceptable. FNP schools, please carefully screen students. Regardless of the area in which you end up working, you must be respectful and appreciative of your preceptor and his/her specialty. Soak up every morsel of knowledge you can from every clinical rotation. Before you know it, you will be out and practicing, and lives will depend on you. (If nothing else, it will help you on Boards.)
There is a serious preceptor shortage, especially for pediatric rotations, and this is only making the problem worse. I am dedicated to helping improve the preceptor problem for nurse practitioners, and I continue to search for ways we can help with this issue. Students, being gracious and interested in your clinical rotations will motivate preceptors. If preceptors don't feel appreciated, they won't precept! Compassion and passion are some of the characteristics that make nurses special. Demonstrate those behaviors at every clinical rotation. The profession and your future patients need you and are counting on you.
Preceptor Shortage Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTSD) Nationwide Incidence on the Rise!
We have all seen it. The symptoms are undeniable and can be very distressing for family, friends, and especially the patient him or herself: Depression, anxiety, G.I. disturbance, increased occurrence of unrelated medical problems… Patients are often seen crying, complaining, yelling out expletives, despondent and doubting their future and past choices. They are very difficult patients to help because, quite frankly, as things stand today there is no good cure. Preceptor Shortage Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTSD) is undeniably an increasing challenge for the medical profession today.
So I jest, but not really. There is nothing funny about the current situation and The Preceptor Problem. (Yes, I am capitalizing that on purpose.) It is absolutely tragic that students have to struggle so much to find mentors. Sadly, from what I see, the problem seems to be getting worse. Perhaps it's my slanted and unique perspective, but I see it everywhere and most of the people who are complaining/begging/angry/crying are not clients. I see it on Facebook, LinkedIn, at every nurse practitioner meeting I attend, and I hear it from every practice, student and medical provider. I know this is a huge, nationwide problem and not just something seen in a small population of students. In this post, I'd like to bring up some issues that I would like our profession to consider. Be kind in your remarks! Let's work together for some positive changes to The Preceptor Problem and find a cure for PSTSD!
It was hard before, but some schools are making it even harder for students. In a perfect world, nurse practitioners would predominately precept nurse practitioner students. However, we are far from a perfect world. Due to many factors, there is an undeniable preceptor shortage. Yet some schools are requiring more time with a nurse practitioner and allowing less or no time with physicians, physician assistants (PAs), Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) or other qualified providers. Let's face reality: First of all, there are more physicians than nurse practitioners practicing. Additionally, more often physicians own the practice, and they can make a decision about whether to take student or not, so it's easier to find physician preceptor. On the other, most often nurse practitioners have to ask permission of administration, and, due to many factors, they are often declined even if they're willing to precept. There're many other reasons it's easier to find a physician preceptor but those are the major ones.
Then there are the schools that have increased the requirement for family practice rotations. They are denying wonderful sites that provide geriatric, urgent care, home health, adult, and even pediatric populations because they are not "Birth to Death Family Practices." Family practices are inundated with requests for preceptors. As medicine has changed, "birth to death family practices" are becoming less common. Often there are other sites available and willing, but because they don't fall into a narrow definition mandated by the school they are denied. Since we work with so many different schools we know that there are requirements for students but the requirements seem to vary drastically from school to school. Why is it fine for some and not others?
Fortunately, not all schools have such restrictive requirements. Some allow some specialty hours as long as a majority of general hours are completed. And, of course, some schools help students find preceptors. Power to these schools! The reality is, however, even if every school helped find preceptors there would still be a shortage of preceptors. I just think we have to look at different alternatives to our current system. We must be open to these alternatives and stop trying to do things the way we used to do them.
Another way schools could help students is to be less restrictive with dates for clinical rotations. Some schools are flexible and even allow students to start early. Bravo! But other schools do not allow that flexibility and some will not even allow a student to complete hours over a short period of time, instead mandating that the rotation be spread out over several months. This is a huge problem for students who are willing to move to other areas in order to complete his/her rotation. If the student can get his/her hours done over a shorter period of time and then return home it reduces travel costs substantially. Why is it that some schools allow this and others do not? No, it is not ideal to get the hours done over a short period, but it seems we need to make some concessions given this challenging situation.
We have a wonderful, respected and growing profession. Many methods we use to train our students are still valid and effective, but we must be willing to change with the times. There are things our profession can do to make it better and not harder for students. Let's be open to these ideas and changes. Let's not make requirements so strict and narrow that it makes it nearly impossible to find what students need in order to graduate. I don't know if changes are being made because students are not passing the Boards or because schools feel philosophically it's the way it should be done…I just don't know. What I do know is that, as we speak across the nation there are countless students suffering from the cruel and devastating consequences of PSTSD- Preceptor Shortage Traumatic Stress Disorder. Let's work together to stop this devastating problem!
PreceptorLink (formerly Advanced Practice Link) is in the ridiculously difficult and often thankless business of matching students to preceptors. We have a team of people working 24-7 to help find preceptors because we know how difficult it is for a student who works part/full time and has a family at home to find time to search for a suitable and willing preceptor. We are dedicated to finding solutions to The Preceptor Problem and will continue to work on this issue.
Part II: What We Can Do About The Preceptor Problem for Nurse Practitioner Students: A Message To Students
Part I addressed the Schools. Part II is directed towards Nurse Practitioner Students. As mentioned in Part I, issues related to the Preceptor Problem for Nurse Practitioner Students are multi-factorial.
Dear NP Students: You are the future for the profession! Keep this in mind when you are out there: We support you! First of all, hang in there. You can get through this and will have "NP" behind your name…eventually! For the most part, it's a great profession with many opportunities. Here are suggestions and input from my perspective as a NP of 20+ years and business owner:
Most students are not guilty of some of the worst "offenses" mentioned here, but it only takes a few (or one!) to turn off a potential site or preceptor. Please do not think this commentary implies that I put the sole blame on students for The Preceptor Problem for NPs. (And, yes, I have heard every one of these comments from preceptors!) As I said, the issues are multi-factorial but this commentary addresses The Student.
First of all, I am sorry that it is so difficult to find a preceptor these days, but it is the reality until things change- and many things need to change. Here are some tips in the meantime:
My Two Cents: Thoughts About The Direction of Our Great Profession and the Preceptor Problem... Part I: A Message to Nurse Practitioner Schools:
I love being a Nurse Practitioner and am a huge advocate for Advanced Practitioners in general, but there are things that concern me about the direction we are going as Nurse Practitioners (NPs). In my current roles, I'm in a unique position to really see the issues from many different angles. In this first blog, I'm directing my thoughts to NP schools. These are the places where it all begins: our alma maters. Are there some things the schools could do to help with this problem? These are my thoughts on a subject of which I have become quite versed. Follow up blogs will address the same issue in regards to the student, the preceptor and the practice sites. I believe there are things we can do in all of these areas to address the problem of the Preceptor Shortage.
We all see schools pouring out students but then see countless students struggling to find preceptors. This is not news to anyone in our profession and the situation is getting worse. This problem affects all of us in the field! The balance is just too far off and, if this continues, I am concerned it will damage our profession. Current research studies demonstrate positive outcomes for nurse practitioners (NPs), but if we can't train quality NPs this trend is not likely to continue. I'm concerned that we are setting ourselves up for trouble.
I frequently hear practice sites saying things like, "We only train med students, so we don't take NP students; We don't take students from XXX University; We are too busy to take students; It is too much work to take students," or just plain, "We don't precept." The current system is unsustainable. Something has to change before it's too late.
Here are my thoughts on the challenges we face in this growing profession and some ideas on how we might change them:
To the Nurse Practitioner Schools:
About Lynn:
As a longtime NP with a desire to help and make positive changes to her beloved profession, Lynn often writes opinion pieces about the NP profession.
March 2017
"Why NPs train on the backs of physicians"
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By: Michele Thompson Insights Into Business . It's time to leave your old ethics at the door and you know it. Here are some of my insights and experiences on the most pressing issues in business today—an aging workforce, corporate ethics, dealing with layoffs, building trust with employees, office politics, and much more. Rule One: Place the Team's Interest …View Post


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We have now reissued The Borribles as an ebook special, with a fabulous new cover (see image, right) and wonderful extra material - including an introduction by China Miéville, who calls the books 'an extraordinary, classic trilogy'. Neil Gaiman has also said on his blog that the Borribles 'were remarkable, and definitely were one of the streams that fed into Neverwhere.'
These titles have clearly made a big impression, also shown by the fact that they've been published so many times, in so many countries. There are a dizzying array of past covers - and here are a few of them for you to enjoy below. You can see how the Borribles have evolved (as it were!) over time and in translation. For more praise, there's a wonderful write-up on the trilogy by Cory Doctorow on BoingBoing, plus they've also put up a free extract.
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More information on ebook publication dates:The Borribles is now availableThe Borribles Go for Broke is published in FebruaryThe Borribles: Across the Dark Metropolis is published in March
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We provide quality dogs for most any situation. Our goal is to match your requirements to the right dog. This ensures that you are satisfied with the puppy you purchase and that that the puppy will have a happy and enjoyable home for years to come.
If you are looking for a hunting companion, we have puppies that come from some of the best hunting lines available. As avid hunters ourselves, we rely heavily on our dogs in the field. We regularly train and hunt with our dogs to maintain that strong desire to hunt and retrieve. Our puppies inherit that desire and with a little training, can be your next best hunting partner!
If you are looking for a show dog, we have puppies that will make excellent trial dogs.
And, if you are simply looking for that new family pet, we have dogs whose mild-mannered temperament will fit in great with your family.
In addition to our breeding program, we also offer numerous training packages. Training can be as simple as basic obedience or as advanced as Master Hunter.
Purchasing a puppy is a big decision. Our desire is to help you in making the right decision, even if that means referring you to another breeder. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be glad to assist you.
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• Routinely monitor the workforce for unsafe behaviors and coach employees on the correct behaviors when observed.
• Develop environmental health and safety training materials to include manuals, brochures, PowerPoint presentations etc.
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One of the greatest frustrations modern Veterans deal with—and, for that matter, Veterans of every generation—is the mind-numbing political debate concerning the mission they've been handed. Regardless of a warrior's political beliefs (or lack thereof), they eventually develop a disdain for those politicians, pundits, academics, media-members, students, and normal citizens who claim to speak for them. Do you know why? Because those who fight don't have the luxury of a stateside debate on what they're doing.
The warrior is in the arena risking his ass. It's that simple.
For your average citizen, discussing war—whether it's our current one or past ones—is as casual as discussing who's going to the Super Bowl. They rarely have anything at stake. They don't have to give it any thought afterwards.
For the warrior, the conflict never ends. Even if you come home from deployment physically intact, it will always be with you. Not everyone who goes to war has PTSD. Not everyone who goes to war has the same experience. But you will always remember it. It will always be a deeply personal part of your life.
It wasn't a game. It wasn't a political argument that you could walk away from. It wasn't your reputation on the line—it was your Sisters, Brothers and YOUR life on the line.
War is politics for everyone but the warrior.


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I lived alone for the first time in the summer of 1993, the summer when I turned 20 years-old. My cousin, Tony, who would turn 20 eight days after me – and to this day makes a phone call on my birthday to tell me I'm an old man – also lived alone that summer, just two miles away from me. We both lived in properties our parents had inherited from their aunts and uncles. Rent-free, the two of us lived it up, going out to eat almost every night.
Two to three nights a week we ended up at La Cazuela, a now defunct Mexican restaurant in Northampton, MA. At the time it occupied a building on a hill, its porch overlooking Old S Street as it curved down and away from the center of town. We spent many summer evenings sitting outside on that porch, freshly showered, enjoying clean hands, clean clothes and sore muscles after dusty, sweaty days spent landscaping.
The Tex-Mex menu, freshly prepared and well seasoned in my memory, contained the usual burritos and tacos, a crisp chimichanga with fresh seafood and enchiladas rojas, verdes and Suizas (which though given a Swiss moniker were invented in Mexico City in the 1950's). Feeling grown up and sophisticated, dining on our own and able, for the first time in our young adult lives to pay the bill, we felt like adults. Looking back, I realize, a bit wistfully, the great ease in we enjoyed many trappings of adulthood with none of its responsibilities.
Last week in #testkitchen, my bi-weekly recipe development session, I decided to try my hand at those enchiladas. I researched traditional recipes and settled on enchiladas rojas, covered with a sauce of puréed chiles, garlic and cilantro. The recipes were deceptively simple: Lightly-fried corn tortillas dipped in sauce and rolled around tender meat, then slathered in sauce and baked. What surprised me was not the recipes but when they were eaten. Mexicans traditionally eat enchiladas for breakfast or brunch, not dinner. Like French toast, they use leftovers, in this case the tortillas, meat and beans from the previous night's dinner. A good drenching in sauce, like the egg dip for French toast, brings new life to stale corn masa tortillas.
So where do you get creative in #testkitchen with such a traditional dish? You make it from scratch and pack in flavor every chance you get – garlic, cilantro and bay to poach the chicken and the salsa roja from scratch. Our friend, Rey Cervantes, who join us that night, said they tasted like the ones that came from his Mother's kitchen, usually served over a plate of potatoes. His brought him back home, mine brought me to that porch in Northampton. In different ways they both tasted like youth and ease, the sweet taste of freedom.
Enchiladas Rojas con Pollo
Serves 6-8
The assembly takes a little time and goes more smoothly with an extra set of hands. Poaching the chicken, making the sauce and the refried beans goes quickly and most of the time is spent waiting for the chicken to cook and the peppers to soften.
For the Chicken:
- 2 large bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts, about 1 1/2 lbs
- 4 sprigs cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 bay leaves
For the Sauce:
- 3 Ancho chiles*
- 6 Guajillo chiles*
- 3 Arbol chiles*
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tbs epazote* or dried oregano
- 6 sprigs of cilantro
*These are dried Mexican chiles often found in the international aisle of your grocery store. New Mexico chiles may be substituted for the Guajillos (pronounced wah-hee-yos). The Arbols give you a little heat. If you can't find them just add a pinch of cayenne when puréeing the sauce. Epazote is a Mexican herb that may also be labeled as Mexican oregano.
For Refried Black Beans:
- 1-2 strips of good, fatty bacon
- 2 cups black beans (if canned, drain them first)
- 1/2 cup bean cooking broth or liquid from can
- 1 tbs epazote or dried oregano
To Assemble Enchiladas:
- 12-14 6″ corn tortillas
- Olive oil for frying, about 2 cups
- 1 cup crumbled Queso Fresco or Cotija cheese*
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 radishes, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
*You can substitute a mild feta for these Mexican cheeses.
- Poach chicken: place chicken, cilantro, garlic and bay in a 4 quart soup pot. Cover by 1-2 inches with water and a add a healthy pinch of salt (that's about 1/4 tsp). Bring to a boil then immediately reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes and turn off heat. Let sit, covered, in water, for 20 minutes longer. Remove from water. When cool, remove the meat from the bones and shred by hand or with a fork. Reserve.*
- Make salsa roja: In a small skillet over medium heat, quickly sear the chiles, about 1 minute per side, pressing each one down with a spatula. Transfer to a large heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water. Leave for 10-15 minutes until softened.
- Remove stems and seeds and place chiles in a blender. Add garlic, epazote and cilantro and 2 cups water. Purée and season with salt and pepper. Add additional water as needed to make a thick but pourable sauce, about 1 cup more. Reserve.
- Make refried beans: Warm a skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook, rendering fat. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving for another use.
- Add beans to skillet with bacon fat. Mash and stir through cooking broth or water from can to thin. Stir through epazote and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix shredded chicken with 1/2 cup sauce and stir through. Spread another 1 cup sauce over the bottom of a 9×13″ baking dish. Spread an additional 1/2 cup of sauce on a plate. Preheat oven to 400.
- Fry tortillas: Place a cooling rack over a baking sheet and line with 2 layers of paper towels. Heat oil, about 1″ deep, in a small skillet over medium high heat. The oil is hot enough to fry when a wooden utensil like a spoon or chop stick inserted in the oil sends up bubbles within 5-6 seconds. Using tongs, place a tortilla in the oil. Cook 5-10 seconds per side, you want them tender, not crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- When tortillas are cool enough to handle, dip each side in the plate of sauce. Spread 2-3 tbs refried beans in the center of the tortilla and top with about 1/4 cup of the chicken. Roll up tortillas and place seam-side down in the baking dish. (Note: if you are preparing these alone, pause after frying 3-4 tortillas and fill and roll them before frying more tortillas.)
- When all the tortillas have been filled and rolled cover with the remaining sauce and spread cheese over the top. Place on a rack on the top third of the oven and bake until beginning to brown on top, about 20-25 minutes.
- To serve, top each tortilla with onion, radish slices and cilantro.


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The Carmel Residents Association is a civic and social organization whose members are passionate about keeping Carmel-by-the-Sea a good place to live, as well as a good place to visit.
Since the CRA was founded in April 1987, hundreds of us have joined together to help preserve the residential character of our community and to protect our urban forest, our beautiful beach and our other irreplaceable natural assets.
Regular members shall be full- or part-time residents who own or rent property within Carmel-by-the-Sea or its adjacent sphere of influence (Carmel Woods, Hatton Fields, Mission Fields, Mission Tract, Carmel Point and Carmel Hills.)
Many out-of-town home owners find that membership in the Carmel Residents Association keeps them informed about upcoming events and local issues or developments which could affect their property.
We hope that you will join us and that you will participate in our many activities.
Why Join? Let us count the ways.
One thing we all found useful and informative when we were new to the area was joining the CRA. Instantly, you're connected to long-time residents with their wealth of local knowledge and warm-hearted sociability. As you settle in, fellow members can offer information and tips on things that may be of interest to you or may assist you in acclimating to life in this luminous part of the world.
- General Meetings, with speakers. Five times a year, we offer timely, stimulating speakers and discussions, always open to the public. At our May meeting, the CRA hosts the mayor and Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council members, who present their goals for the coming year. Members are afforded ample time to ask questions.
- CRA Dines Out! Three times a year, we dine together at one of Carmel's fine restaurants, serving up support for local business and big portions of fun for members.
- The Voice newsletter. Six times a year our newsletter, The Voice, is distributed to members, with its lively mix of news, commentary, memories and ideas for the future of the village. "People'' stories and the times and dates of our events are highlighted in every issue.
- Citizen of the Year Celebration. We honor citizens who have significantly advanced Carmel's residential values, at a community-wide event.
- Fiesta or Luau in the Forest. In August, members enjoy a barbeque or hearty Hawaiian fare at Indian Village, in Pebble Beach. Always a fun time.
- Gala Holiday Party. Every December, we throw a party. It's a great way to celebrate the season together.
- The Arts, Scholarships, and Business Appreciation. CRA sponsors business certificates of appreciation, public Carmel election forums, high school scholarship and music in the schools master classes.
- Village Incentive Program. We have an exciting new program for CRA members. We recognize how important our local merchants and restaurants are and to that end, we created the "Village Incentive Program" (VIP). Some shops are offering discounts while others are providing a "freebie" or other incentive to CRA members.


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- Professional Photographer, Model Maker, Writer & Pretend Musician
Thursday, 17 April 2008
Canon G9 appraisal
Canon G9 review. As long as you don't expect this camera to perform like a DSLR, for a small carry everywhere camera it's great. Saying that, with careful technique and with the right subject, shooting RAW at 80iso comes pretty close. Build quality is quite assuring with the cool metal body. The lens is the weak link I imagine, just have to look after it I suppose, after all it is an electronic item not really designed to be thrown about like a football. My fear is that I might turn the camera on whilst it's in my pocket, Would it break? Or would it simply not extend the lens with some kind of built in protection? I'm not trying it out.
If you want to be serious with it, Adobe RAW in CS3 does a very good job removing the slight chromatic errors towards the edge of the field with high contrast subjects. The output to 400 iso is very manageable if shooting RAW, the Adobe N/R being very effective in controlling excess noise without losing too much detail. OK, it won't compare to a DSLR but a tiny sensor is never going too. The images, especially at the lower ISO settings do have a nice quality about them, with well rounded tones, colour and white balance.
The real bonus for me (I'm old school, I like total control here) is easy to use manual exposure control backed up with the live histogram so one can keep and eye on those all important highlights. If you do blow them in an important area, when shooting RAW the Adobe converter reclaims lost information quite well – better than I thought it would after reading the review on dpreview. Being able to set a custom white balance off a white sheet of paper is very useful too when shooting JPG, which offers less post production adjustment than with RAW.
Downside, well, very few as long as one understands the limits of a small camera like this (not as small as some, but on par with a compact 35mm film camera – remember them?).
The screen, wonderfully large and sharp, my only grip is that it is far too saturated and contrasty, leading one to believe that shadows might be clogged and highlights blown when in fact they aren't. I've learn to rely on the histogram when reviewing images on the screen, after initially not believing it. Not the end of the world now I understand.
If shooting action or one needs high iso performance I'd be using a DSLR, there's no argument there, it's silly to think a camera like this is going to be anywhere close to a DSLR in this respect.
If I had the chance to wind the clock back and had the option to decide whether to purchase this camera based on user experience gained, I wouldn't think twice about buying it again!!
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Disclaimer- I know no more than the next person about this. I have no direct line to the inner workings of the Universe. This is my brain fomenting, so take it as such.
This particular triumvirate has been on my mind for a while. For a long time I was focused on the bone and blood. It wasn't until the flesh part kicked me in the head that I really understood.
So, what the hell am I talking about? I'm talking about a conceptualization of a particular person's ancestors- that they fall into the three "categories" so described.
The Ancestors of Bone are the ancestors that come through the family line, the literal antecedents and relatives related by birth and upbringing (an adopted child could very well go with the Bones of the adopted family, for example). They are not necessarily active nor interested in a descendent, just as the descendent may not be interested in them. Still, without them you wouldn't be walking around so they form the bones of the operation.
The Ancestors of Blood are those that you honor but that are not necessarily related. Family friends that are dear to you would be one example. A member of a coven may appeal to previous members, or an aspiring writer seek to honor long dead writers. The idea here is the sharing of like blood; a resonance that links the two together. There is also the notion that blood can be changed and shared in ways that bone can't be. (It is also quite possible that the ancestor in question may not involve themselves with the one seeking them.)
The Ancestors of Flesh are those of Blood and Bone that actually interact with a person. You can have a whole bunch of dead folks in your family tree (thus being the Bones) and have a mere handful that actually interact with you. They would be both Ancestors of Bone and of Flesh. You can honor many writers, but say only Yeats really reciprocated. He would be both Blood and Flesh, as well. The flesh part is a reference to the person in question, the one doing the honoring and venerating.
In fact, the whole system is in relation to the person with the ancestors. Bone at the core, Blood to animate, Flesh to make us who we are.
(That's my brain-foo for the day. Enjoy~)


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Christmas has definitely become commercial and so many people get caught up in trying to find that perfect gift. Buying Christmas gifts can be stressful, especially when you are uncertain of what gifts to buy.
Just going shopping at your local shopping centre provides you with countless gift ideas, the problem is, which to choose. Although there are so many gift ideas that could potentially be the 'perfect gift', it is still difficult to make that decision. Of course, it is important to buy a wonderful gift for everyone on your Christmas shopping list. But if you are faced with countless options, you do have an alternative solution.
Christmas gift baskets have become very popular and they are an excellent way of giving someone a variety of gifts. You can even give a gift basket to an entire family, with something for everyone inside.
I like to include fresh flowers in my gift baskets. They add a fresh, soft touch to the designed basket. If you don't like the idea of flowers for someone, you might like to consider including a potted plant or some herbs.
Pre-made Christmas gift baskets are a quick solution, but if you have some time on your hands go one step further. Make your own personalized gift basket. This shows thought and caring on your part and your recipient will just love that you went to all that extra effort.
You can put all types of gifts into your basket from foods, to bath products to hobby and craft supplies. If the person loves cooking why not include some bread, along with recipes, different spices and some kitchen gadgets.
A gardener would enjoy a basket of gardening supplies, possibly a subscription to a garden magazine with seeds and gardening gloves.
Any small spaces in your customized gift basket can be filled with small items. This is where your stocking-stuffer ideas come in. Add pens, socks, chocolates and even a gift card inside. A personalized Christmas decoration is another great idea. They can hang it on their tree for years to come.
If you decide to purchase a Christmas gift basket this year, it can be done at many online specialty stores or even locally in your hometown. Once you start looking for gift basket ideas you will be amazed at how much selection there is. You might just possibly decide to go with Christmas gift baskets every year.
So.... how do you do it? How do you make your own? It's more than just filling a basket with small gifts.
Here's what you'll need:
You'll need supplies to both make the floral arrangement and fill the basket.
Here's how...
The following slideshow will walk you through the process for creating an amazing gift basket for Chirstmas or anytime you need a special gift or presentation.
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Second place in the first offshore race which was sailed on Tuesday went to Sagola skippered by Fausto PIEROBON with the Croatian boat Karaka skippered by Frane BARBIERI finishing third.
The second offshore race used the complete course: Cres - Male Srakane - Rovinj - Cres which is a total of 124 nautical miles. Sixty Group's victory in the second offshore race leaves Giorgio GOLDONI and his crew in an almost unreachable position with three firsts and a second. A third place in the second offshore race for Karuba skippered by Darko HAJDINJAK brings them up to second place overall on eleven points as they discard the eleventh points they scored in the first offshore race. Karuba is just two points ahead of Swing 2 and Paolo LEONARDI who are in third overall.
The four boats placed from fourth to seventh place are separated by only two points difference. Il colore del vento - Franco Corazza, is in fourth with 16 points and Sagola - Fausto PIEROBON , X=mc2 - Fabio ROCHELI, Umana - Nicola TOGNANA are all tied on 18 points. The last three windward/leeward races are shaping up to be very interesting.
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World Sailing Newsletter is the weekly online newsletter of World Sailing.
It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easy-to-use format.
It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easy-to-use format.


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Any glass bottle, such as wine bottles, can be flattened by melting or slumping, where heat is applied directly to the glass to be manipulated. These flattened bottles can be used for a variety of purposes, including decor and gifts. This process recycles existing glass that may be thrown in a landfill or stored at a recycling facility for an extended period of time until recycling resources are available. The completed projects also serve as an inexpensive gift. One of the main utility purposes for slumped or melted liquor bottles is to form a cheese cutting and serving board. Instructions for completing the process are included in the following section.
Fill sink with a mixture of hot water and dish-washing detergent.
Place the empty glass bottle in hot water and let sit for 20 minutes.
Remove the glass bottle from the water and begin scraping off labels and glue residue with the plastic scraper.
For harder to remove pieces, wet the sponge in the water and sprinkle a small amount of powdered detergent on the scrubbing side. Use the sponge to scrub off any remaining label pieces or glue.
Rinse the inside and outside of the bottle with fresh, running water.
Dry the exterior of the bottle with a paper towel. Spray the outside of the bottle with glass cleaner and wipe the exterior of the bottle with a new paper towel.
Place the bottle upside down in a dish drainer and allow to dry completely.
Prime the kiln shelf using the primer.
Place the glass bottle onto a kiln shelf.
You will now need to fire the kiln in successive intervals, changing the temperature. First, fire the kiln at a ramp of 300 with a target temperature of 399 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes. Then at a ramp of 300 with a target temperature of 566 degrees Cor 30 minutes, then at 796 degrees Cor 18 minutes, then at 554 degrees Cor 2 hours. Finally, fire the kiln at a ramp of 100 with a target temperature of 371 degrees Cor one hour.
Allow the kiln and the bottle to cool before removing from the kiln.
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- The slow ramp schedule will minimise bubbles in the final product. Ramp and temperature may need to be adjusted depending on the type of glass used. The step down in target temperature and extended hold time at the end of the process will assist with the annealing.
- Bubbling and spots may occur in the final product regardless of cleaning methods.
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Delta Fuel, Inc. and Others Ordered to Pay DC Firm
D.C. law firm Bode & Grenier, LLP and some long-time clients became embroiled in a lengthy dispute over unpaid legal fees. At trial in federal court, the firm won an award of $70,000 in unpaid legal fees and $269,585.19 in attorneys' fees spent litigating over the unpaid legal fees. The clients appealed, and, last Thursday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed the trial court's decision. The case is Bode & Grenier, LLP v. Knight,_F.3d, No. 14-7104 (D.C. Cir. Oct. 24, 2015).
Carroll Knight owns and manages three Michigan-based companies [including Delta Fuel] "offer[ing] petroleum fueling products and services, ranging from service stations to large-scale petroleum storage." Bode & Grenier represented the companies from 1994 to 2008, providing advice "on taxation, gasoline contracts, petroleum futures and various regulatory enforcement and litigation matters." In November 2005, 100,000 gallons of petroleum leaked from holding tanks the companies owned in Ohio, and the firm agreed to represent the companies in regulatory proceedings and a federal lawsuit. As with their previous dealings, the firm undertook the representation without a formal contract between the parties. . .
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This is an excerpt from the Wikipedia article about Catherine I: "Catherine and Peter married secretly in 1707. They had nine children, two of whom survived into adulthood, Yelizaveta (born 1709) and Anna (born 1708). Peter had moved the capital to St Petersburg in 1703. While the city was being built he lived in a three-room log cabin with Catherine, where she did the cooking and caring for the children, and he tended a garden as though they were an ordinary couple. The relationship was the most successful of Peter's life and a great number of letters exist demonstrating the strong affection between Catherine and Peter. As a person she was very energetic, compassionate, charming and always cheerful. She was able to calm Peter in his frequent rages and was called in to attend him during his epileptic seizures.
Catherine continued to accompany Peter on his Pruth campaign in 1711. There Catherine was said to have saved Peter and his Empire. Surrounded by overwhelming numbers of Turkish troops, Catherine suggested before surrendering, her jewels and those of the other women be used in an effort to bribe the Grand Vizier Baltaji into allowing a retreat. Baltaji allowed the retreat, whether motivated by a bribe or considerations of trade and diplomacy. In any case Peter credited Catherine and proceeded to marry her again (this time officially) at Saint Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg on 9 February 1712."


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John Gilruth – Chair
Former Director of Housing & Social Care for Perth & Kinross Council
Lesley Martin – Secretary & Vice Chair
Lesley is a Consultant and Doctoral Researcher and experienced planner and economic development practitioner with considerable local government management experience in city and rural areas. She has produced many land use and economic development strategies and action plans, and developed auditing and performance management systems. Her work has encompassed related fields such organisational change programmes; responsible business/CSR; and sustainability and environmental issues.
Lesley now integrates her knowledge into consultancy work, specialising in strategy development, action planning, contextual analysis, research, and stakeholder engagement. She combines this with part-time doctoral study, focusing on implementation processes. Lesley also commits to various voluntary activities including building inclusive growth and citizen participation movements; and providing professional support to third sector organisations.
Lesley's interest in PP?PF is founded on her commitment to the principle of seeing people with convictions as citizens and what this means for government policy and practice.
Stuart Callison – Treasurer
Stuart has been the Chief Executive of St Andrew's First Aid since November 2008 and was instrumental in establishing the training and supplies business as a standalone social enterprise. A qualified accountant and lawyer, he previously worked as the Deputy Chief Executive of the urban regeneration charity Gorbals Initiative, with responsibility for business and community development and with the National Audit Office as a value for money consultant attached to the Department of the Environment and Scottish Office.
Stuart has a keen interest in politics and current affairs, including a Masters degree in Social and Public Policy. He was until recently a regular club cricketer (represented Glasgow at district level and obtained a Blue from Glasgow University) and is still an occasional chess player and general sports enthusiast following various (usually unsuccessful) teams in cricket, football, rugby and basketball.
Dan Gunn OBE
Dan joined the Scottish Prison Service in 1975 as an Assistant Governor and has been since 1988 the Governor of 5 prisons. These included Governor of Barlinnie Special Unit, Greenock, Polmont, Edinburgh and Glenochil. He was a member of the SPS Board as Director of Operations at SPS Headquarters. He is a graduate of Aberdeen, Birmingham, and Glasgow Graduate School of Law. When a Governor his corporate responsibilities included Equality and Diversity, Health Promotion, Learning Skills, Family Involvement and Restorative Justice.
Externally he has been Vice Chair of the Scottish Association for the Study of Offending (SASO) since 1999.When Governor of Polmont YOI, he contributed a chapter to "Meeting Needs, Addressing Deeds – Working with Young People who offend" and he has participated in two Council of Europe workshops on Youth Crime in the Ukraine and Russia.In 2205 he was part of the UK delegation to the UN Committee on Prevention of Torture in Geneva.
He received a Butler Trust Travel Award in 1992 for setting up the HNC in Prison Studies for prison staff, and in 2008 was awarded an OBE for public and voluntary service.
Married with two daughters, he has lived in Dunblane since 1996.He is an Elder in the Church of Scotland and currently Presbytery Elder.In that latter role he has also recently served as an Interim Moderator.
Jim Martin
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Michael Williams
After completing a hotel management course in London Michael moved to New York in 1964 and joined Hilton International. He worked in Canada, the Caribbean and then Hong Kong. managing the 800 room HK Hilton and then General Manager of the 1000 room Excelsior Hotel in Causeway Bay. He then joined Mandarin Orient Hotels in 1976 based in Hong Kong and developed luxury hotels in Manila, Jakarta, Macau, China, Singapore, Vancouver and San Francisco and worked in China assisting Chinese parties to expand their hospitality infrastructure to meet the needs of an emerging global tourist market.
Michael attended the 1980 Stanford University Executive programme in California in the company of 200 other business executives from around the world. In 1996 he become President and CEO of Renaissance International Hotels a publicly listed company with 149 international hotels in America, Europe, S.E.Asia and China. In 2005 Michael provided consultancy services to the Jumeirah Group a luxury hotel company based in Dubai and in 2007 was appointed as a non-executive director from which he retired in 2010.


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Review Roundup
Here are some of the articles you might have missed that I think turned out pretty well:
My article Tinker Bell is Really a Succubus
It's not just retelling fairy tales, Greek myths, and even historical facts and so totally getting them wrong or missing the point. (I shudder to think of the amount of kids who think Pocahontas hooked up with John Smith. Gross.) For years Disney has done its best to promote itself as "family-friendly" while doing its level best to extract as much money as possible through a machine that's about as impersonal as it comes. Disney sells magic, but what it really deals in is exploitation on all levels, from its employees to its consumers.
My review of Dead Ever After by Charlaine Harris
I did like the wrap up of all the characters. It was like a mashup of the epilogue to Fast Times at Ridgemont High (thanks for letting me know about Spicoli!) and the final scene in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, where you know the best part of the ending is that the heroine just gets to go on living her life the way she wants to. Basically, at this point, "I didn't hate it" is probably the best possible outcome I could have imagined for this book, as well as relief that it's all over. So no, I didn't hate it.
My review of Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters
Hollywood, this movie gave me a pretty big sad. It had a great idea; a franchiseable idea, and it just fizzled like Pop Rocks in the rain. I wanted its goofy pre-steampunk Middle Ages to rock it out of the house. The costumes were great, the technology was pretty cool and really set the movie apart, and the setting was gorgeous. It had all these really great parts, but you just couldn't make it come together. I usually hate it when movie critics point to the inexperience of the writer and director as a reason, because there are good people out there making good movies with limited experience, but in this case it was really obvious. It was like the director wanted all his favorite things in this movie, without looking at the story. In some article, he said that he couldn't believe this movie even got made. Me either, dude. At least, not like this.
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Surprise! It's the whole Spud & Chloë Gang, all wearing their holiday presents! I knit all these gaiters to keep everyone warm this year for when:
Top row, l to r:
Jason goes hunting in Buoy #7219.
Colleen walks her dog in Hedge #7210 and Giggle #7215.
Jared goes snowmobiling in Flannel #7201.
Sue runs errands in Snow Day #7216 and Rhino #7220.
Nate chops wood in Carbon #7203.
Middle row, l to r:
Ria takes her kids to school in Rocket #7211 and Ballerina #7214.
Neighbor Jillian shovels her walk in Wave #7217 and Bubble #7213.
I travel all the way back home in Peat #7204 and Fearless #7218.
Bottom row, l to r:
Blue watches for squirrels in Cedar #7209 and Cornsilk #7208.
Linda takes care of her alpacas in Bayou #7207 and Soapstone #7200.
Auntie Sarah feeds her chickens in Sequoia #7205 and Sandbox #7212.
Not pictured:
Karen plays with her grandbaby in the snow in Sunkissed #7206 and Sugar Plum #7221.
The whole gang will be warm this winter! And now, you, too, can keep your whole gang warm with this free pattern!
The Details
Pattern: The Whole Gang Gaiter
Designer: The Spud & Chloë Staff
Size: 13″ length x 20″ circumference
Needles: Size 11 (8mm) 16" circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
Yarn: Spud & Chloë Outer
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G.V. was born in Athens (1967) where he lives. He studied Mechanical Engineer at National Technical University of Athens. He is also a musician.
He participated in Platon Rivellis' photo course (1998-99) and the workshop "Creative Photography III- Personal Project Development" with instructors C.Antoniadis, C.Goudis, N.Markidou at HCP.
One of his photos was included in the Agfa calendar for 2004, which is available worldwide.
"Where we stand"- group exhibition, Hellenic Centre for Photography (Benaki Museum, 2018)
Athens Photo Festival 2017 –Photobook exhibition, (Benaki Museum, 2017)
"Mini portfolios", (Hellenic American Union, 2016)
"B/W and Colored – 2 aspects of photography", (Hellenic American Union, 2015)
"Family" -curated by Platon Rivellis, (Benaki Museum, 2015)
"Thalasses" -curated by Platon Rivellis, (The Box Gallery, 2014)
"Off Plan" -The Long Room, (Athens Photo Festival -APh:11, 2011)
"The Space of Time" -Athens Fringe Festival, (Artower Agora Athens, 2009)
"20 years Photocircle", (Benaki Museum, 2008)
"Photobiennale 2008- The Space of Time" -curated by Martha Chalikia, (Thessaloniki Museum of Photography, 2008)
"Faces", (Athens International Airport, 2006)
"Photosynkyria 2006" -personal exhibition in the Stereosis gallery curated by Hercules Papaioannou, (Thessaloniki, 2006)
"Photographic Meetings in Kythera", (Kythera, 2005)
"Photographic Meetings in Kythera", (Kythera, 2004)
"Photographic Aspects and Views - Athens 2001", (Benaki Museum, 2001)
"Greek Photographers" –group exhibition, (Perugia, 2001)
George Vogiatzakis –photographic album ("New Little Series" - Photohoros Publications, 2016),
"Photocircle 1998-2014" (Photohoros Publications, 2014)
Digital magazine "wip4", curated by C.Antoniadis (issue 4/2009)
Photographic magazine "photo-book" -issue1 (April/ May, 2004)
"Photographic Aspects and Views - Athens 2001", (Benaki Museum Publications, 2001)
dodho magazine –(perpetual motif)
F-stop Magazine –Open Theme issue #88 (April-May 2018)
Photo/foto magazine – (perpetual motif)
Phosmag – (perpetual motif)
Edge of Humanity - (urban transformations & perpetual motif)
New Landscape Photography - (perpetual motif)
Life Force magazine – Perpetual Motif (June 2018 issue)
Landscape Stories- "Leisure Time" issue (Perpetual Motif)
LightReadings mag –Perpetual Motif (3/2019)


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How to Propose to Your Boyfriend
Although it isn't a leap year any time soon, you may still be wanting to pop the question yourself instead of waiting for your other half to do so.
And of course that is totally fine after all, we are in 2018 and anything is possible.
So many people are now going against tradition when it comes to their wedding whether it be with the colour of the dress, having a top table or even something as simple as not wearing a veil.
So why should you stick to a traditional proposal and wait for your other half to ask the all-important question.
And think about it, the best part about proposing yourself is that because it isn't seen as tradition.
There will be fewer rules to follow meaning you can make the whole experience completely personal to the both of you.
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But there will still be a lot of planning as this is still a very important step in both of your lives, and the start of your engaged lives.
But you can kind of make your own rules up as you go which will probably make the whole situation a lot less stressful.
And there doesn't have to be a special reason to be the one asking the question.
- You don't have to be pregnant
- You don't have to be fed up of waiting
- You don't need to be proving anything
All you need to know is that you love your other half and you want to be with them forever.
Although the rules can be broken there are a few that we suggest you stick to.
Let the parents in on what you are planning - usually if the man proposes he should ask permission off the father of his girlfriend.
But since the roles have reversed you could keep it casual and ask both the mother and the father of your other halves.
Buy an 'engagement ring' - this doesn't have to be a ring as in such, more of a sentimental keepsake that will last a lifetime.
A great idea would be buying a watch that you could engrave the date of your engagement or wedding day on as it will be something he will wear every day.


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Buffalo Refreshes its DriveStation Family of Storage Solutions
Buffalo Refreshes its DriveStation Family of Storage Solutions
Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wired and wireless networking and network and direct attached storage solutions, today announced a refresh of the highly popular DriveStation Duo and DriveStation Quad, formerly DriveStation Quattro, representing the latest generation of high-performance direct attached storage solutions. Combining performance and reliability, these new multi-drive external hard drives, equipped with NovaBACKUP Business Essentials, are ideal for small servers, creative professionals, offices and consumers requiring redundant and high performance external storage. Also announced today is the new DriveStation Axis, a single drive storage solution combining unique features and simplicity with Buffalo's distinguished reliability for an exceptional value.
"Consumers and businesses alike have become quite savvy when it comes to protecting mission-critical or personal data such as file backups, work documents, music, photos and videos," said Ralph Spagnola, vice president of sales at Buffalo Technology. "Buffalo has always recognized this need and has once again put forth best-in-class storage solutions providing a perfect blend of reliability, performance and flexible features at affordable prices."
The DriveStation Quad is a 4-drive, RAID enabled storage solution for small servers, creative professionals, offices and consumers requiring large, redundant and high-performance external storage. Equipped with four hard drives, DriveStation Quad supports RAID 0, 5, 10 and Normal modes, but ships configured in RAID 5, for a prime balance between data redundancy and available storage capacity. Additionally, DriveStation Quad supports USB 2.0 for compatibility with almost any computer and eSATA 3.0 for high-performance data transfer rates of up to 235 MB/s. A heavy-duty cooling system allows the unit to efficiently run cool and quiet while the snap-off front plate allows for quick and easy drive replacements with no tools required. Available in capacities up to 8 TB, the DriveStation Quad delivers unmatched performance at a great value.
The DriveStation Duo dual-drive storage solution features USB 2.0 support for universal compatibility and enhanced performance speeds up to 225 MB/s with eSATA 3.0, providing the necessary horsepower for even the most performance critical applications. Equipped with two quick swap hard drives, the DriveStation Duo supports RAID 0 and 1 offering data redundancy or the capacity required for demanding professional and server applications, along with simple user maintenance and tool-free drive replacements.
For value-minded consumers, Buffalo's new single drive DriveStation Axis is an easy-to-use external hard drive for the simple addition of external storage to any device via a USB port. DriveStation Axis features a sleek, attractive chassis that can be positioned vertically or horizontally, adapting to the location it is used in for efficient use of space. Equipped with the Buffalo Backup Utility, a component of Buffalo Tools, a feature-rich software suite designed to enhance computer performance and the day-to-day digital life of Windows PC consumers, the Buffalo DriveStation Axis is the perfect solution for expanding storage or backing up any home or home office computer.
Pricing and Availability
The Buffalo DriveStation family is backed by a limited one-year warranty that includes toll-free 24/7 technical support.
The DriveStation Quad is available in late August at estimated street prices of $624.99 for the 4 TB (HD-QL4TSU2R5) and $1134.99 for the 8 TB (HD-QL8TSU2R5)
The DriveStation Duo is available in September at estimated street prices of $274.99 for the 2 TB (HD-WL2TSU2R1) and $454.99 for the 4 TB (HD-WL4TSU2R1)
The DriveStation Axis is available in September at estimated street prices of $104.99 for the 1 TB (HD-LB1.0TU2), $124.99 for the 1.5 TB (HD-LB1.5TU2) and $169.99 for the 4 TB (HD-LB2.0TU2)
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Grammy Guan's Stinky Tofu (Guan Lao Tai Chou Dou Fu)
Grammy Guan is already 85 years old. The stinky tofu she made has been popular for decades. She passed her recipe to her son who passed the recipe to Grammy Guan's grandson. At the beginning, Grammy Guan only owned a small food stall. After her son took over the business, he started a factory. Now in the third generation, the business has been expanded and Grammy Guan's Stinky Tofu becomes a registered trademark. That is why you will see several restaurants and food stalls hanging the sign of Grammy Guan's Stinky Tofu in the town of Xitang. They are all authentic even though they are joined businesses. The only one shop owned by Grammy Guan's grandson is located at Shiban Road no. 92.
The Qian's Beancurd Jelly (Qian Shi Dou Fu Hua)
At the intersection between Yanyuchanglang and Yongning Bridge, there is a small stall selling beancurd jelly, which is their specialty. They sell fried bread stick and green bean noodle as well. The beancurd is famous for its smoothness. The beancurd jelly can be consumed with either srupy or soya sauce. If you don't state beforehand, the jelly will be served salty. You may also add other condiments such as vintage and chili for your liking.
Baked Roll with Dried Vegetable (Mei Gan Cai Shao Bing)
In a very small shop owned by a humble old man, there is a delicious snack called the baked roll with dried vegetable. The rolls are baked in a Chinese old-fashion stove. The freshly baked rolls are crispy and savory yet not greasy. Everyday there are tourists lining up in front of the shop to buy the baked roll. Many of them are returned customers. One roll costs five Yuan. It is very big. The shop is not so easy to find. It is under the Songzilaifeng Bridge.
The Lu's Wonton (Lu Shi Hun Tun)
The wonton is with thin layer wrapping little meat ball suitable for one bite each. The comments vary: some say it is good some say it is not living up to its reputation. Most importantly the size of the wonton is not generous. The restaurant is located at Youdian Xi Road, Weitang Town.
Meng Li Shui Xiang Restaurant
It is a nice place for authentic local dish. The lotus leaf chicken is their specialty. The savor of the lotus leaf is soaked into the chicken meat. The stew time for the chicken is perfect as it is thick in taste but remains soft. Steamed baishui fish is also very good. Baishui fish is an expensive kind in freshwater fish. The restaurant has fancy interior. The owner of the restaurant is also one of the cook. The place is located at the west entrance (Xi Men) of the ancient town.
Fermented Glutinous Rice Ball Soup (Jiu Niang Wan Zi)
Near the Huanxiu Bridge, there is a shop selling the best fermented glutinous rice ball soup. Cold rice ball soup is suitable snack in the summer while the hot rice ball soup is perfect for winter.
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