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You'll uncover a substantial assortment of scientifically verified pet training relevant information as well as pointers made use of through qualified dog fitness instructors worldwide.
- 1 How To Train a Dog Dripping Springs
- 2 Solving Dog Problem Behaviors Dripping Springs Texas
- 3 Basic Dog Training Tips Dripping Springs TX
- 4 Dog Behavior In Your Home Dripping Springs Texas
- 5 Obedience Commands Dripping Springs Texas
- 6 Most important Dog Obedience tip Dripping Springs
- 7 Puppy Training Dripping Springs Texas
- 8 Puppy Obedience Dripping Springs TX
- 9 House Training Your Dog Dripping Springs Texas
How To Train a Dog Dripping Springs
Having a canine in your lifestyle must provide you along with great pleasure and friendship certainly not extra worry or a never-ending source of stress, as is actually therefore commonly the scenario.
Solving Dog Problem Behaviors Dripping Springs Texas
This is what I directly think about to become vital, and also consistently pursue when educating my personal canines:
- To bring up an effectively appreciated canine resident. I wish happy, included, outbound pet dogs which are actually valued as well as reputabled participants of the area.
- To create a truly strong owner-dog relationship based upon trust, co-operation and also effectively specified tasks.
- To have self-confidence in, and command from my pet dogs in any kind of scenario – including around youngsters and other pets.
- To collaborate with my dog's all-natural travels and instincts, certainly not versus all of them.
- Completely no ruthlessness or harsh "traditional" pet training procedures. I definitely don't feel you have to "break a pet dog's sense" in the training method.
Basic Dog Training Tips Dripping Springs TX
Basic Behavior training as well as Good manners is actually the base from all of the classes that comply with. This is actually for dogs and also trainers who should begin at the beginning. This lesson will instruct you and your pooch exactly how general cues can aid with manners and effective leash decorum. This will certainly likewise reveal the meaning and use pens (remote controls and spoken markers) in instruction.
Dog Behavior In Your Home Dripping Springs Texas
When Skin Busters canine personal trainers conduct adult pet dog and also young puppy instruction at home, they will assess your present family aspects and exactly how they affect your pet dog's actions. After producing any required modifications to the setting, your pet instructor will definitely at that point instruct you approaches of communication that will definitely aid you lead your canine along with assurance and simplicity. Whatever breed, grow older, or even concern, Skin Busters' all-natural, dog-friendly methods are confirmed reliable, and also they are likewise kind.
Obedience Commands Dripping Springs Texas
First basic command Sit
This is just one of the best dog accordance commands to teach, so it is actually a great one to begin with.
- Support a reward near your dog's nose.
- Move your palm up, permitting his visit follow the reward as well as creating his bottom to lesser.
- Once he remains in resting setting, claim "Sit," provide him the surprise, and also share devotion.
Repeat this pattern a handful of opportunities each day till your pet has this mastered. After that inquire your canine to sit prior to nourishment, when leaving for strolls, as well as during various other circumstances where you 'd like him relax as well as seated.
Most important Dog Obedience tip Dripping Springs
Be Consistent
Whenever you're educating your dog, that is crucial in order to get as lots of relative entailed as possible therefore everybody's on the very same webpage. If you are telling your pet "off" when he gets on the couch as well as another person is actually saying "down," while other people is permitting him socialize up there, exactly how on the planet is he ever mosting likely to know just what you yearn for? Uniformity will definitely be actually the trick to your excellence.
Puppy Training Dripping Springs Texas
Our training plans are 'leads driven'– our company offer a final assessment to the group to make certain that every pet dog that leaves behind the Institute is actually TAUGHT. In the course of the training our experts will certainly construct your dog's lexicon and offer you knowledge into what your pet dog is presuming. Very most significantly, our team will definitely present you effective ways to apply your behavior training influences to your everyday living … Quit operating out of the door … Greeting individuals on the street or even at the frontal door without hopping … Revealing impulse management in essential scenarios … and considerably even more. All dogs must go to the very least 16 weeks outdated before registering in our Essential Accordance program, yet the Pup Daycare starts at 10 weeks from grow older.
Puppy Obedience Dripping Springs TX
Your puppy will certainly be your shade for his first couple of full weeks at home; he feels even more protected when somebody is near as well as is not but take on enough to look into without you. Don't allow this initial reliance hiatus you in to an untrue complacency: your pet dog WILL inevitably find the inquisitiveness to drift from your side– as well as off your backyard too.
A puppy dog could begin to discover her borders as younger as 8 full weeks aged, so she is actually correctly taught just before the travel starts! You may discover the perks from a Fencing.
Whichever approach of restriction you pick for your young puppy, don't stand by for him to stray– do something about it prior to that takes place to keep him secure.
House Training Your Dog Dripping Springs Texas
1. Have your young puppy out of her dog crate each to 2 hours to pee. Put her on a leash to take her outdoors so she is actually less most likely to be sidetracked.
If she goes immediately:
Approval and also compensate her promptly through providing her excellent quality alleviates (our experts suggest alleviates– you do not intend to under perks), and also have her off chain so she can participate in openly.
If you do not have a fenced backyard, allow her permit play inside your residence for some time. Keep a near eye on her given that activity may promote the sac as well as you'll desire to manage her right back outside if she presents indications of desiring to bowel movement once again, like smelling or circling around.
When he's had time to prance, put her back in the pet crate with her chew plaything until the upcoming restroom rest in one more hour or more.


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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
ETSY SHOP LOVE...Tinctory
Tinctory is a shop out of Birmingham, UK.
I have no idea how she does it, but these pieces are amazing! I love how each one is delicately stiched. Eva the designer describes the process in her own words in her shop profile:
"The smocked necklaces are inspired by the intricate needlework seen on historic textiles. They are made entirely by hand using old elaborate techniques.
The fabric is gathered into tiny pleats which are then held in place by several rows of smocking stitches.
Most of the silk I use is recycled which means each material is slightly different (thickness, weave, lustre) and each piece unique."
And even more awesome...she will do custom pieces!! Be sure to check out her shop today!
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The Beach Volleyball Competition starts in a few minutes at the new beach volleyball pitch in Laugardalslaug Aquatic Center. It was specially made for GSSE 2015.
This is the sixth time that Beach Volleyball is one of the competing sports at GSSE. Iceland first sent a men´s team to Andorra in 2005, Brynjar J. Pétursson and Einar Sigurdsson. They are both competing at these Games. Iceland first sent women´s team to Monaco in 2007, Heiðbjört Gylfadóttir and Þórey Haraldsdóttir.
Andorra has been the most successful in the men's division, a total of five awards (one Gold and four Bronze). Luxembourg has won the most awards in the women's division also a total of five (one Gold, two Silver, two Bronze). Iceland won the Bronze in women's division in Monaco 2007.
Liechtenstein men have won the Gold twice, both in 2005 and 2013. The winners from 2013 have arrived to the country to try to repeat the good results. Most of the Gold in the women's division have gone to Cyprus or three times in 2009, 2011 and 2013.
The Games today are as follows:
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the elegance of the hedgehog.
'contented sips of tea'
I highly recommend that you read 'The Elegance of the Hedgehog' by Muriel Barbery. Another writer who captures those little beauties of life right there on the page. Every chapter is like an equisite hand-crafted, love-heart shaped chocolate. So many words of wisdom, such intelligent outlooks and so much beauty is contained within this amazingly inspiring book.
I love books. I love reading until I can no longer make sense of the words. I love waking up knowing that my journey to work will not only be spent bustling through crowds of hundreds and thousands of businessmen, but also spent reading my book. Whatever book that may be. This week it just happened to be The Elegance of the Hedgehog, and what a joyful reading week it has been.
I will now dedicate ten minutes everyday to capturing something beautiful. Of course it may take longer than ten minutes because sometimes everything is beautiful. But I believe there are tiny things lurking out there, just waiting to be seen for the beauty they contain. I want to see them. And then I will tell you, and even if you are having a terrible day, maybe you will also be able to imagine what I am seeing, and then maybe, just maybe, you will be content, just for a moment…or two.
If all else fails, have some tea and cake and read 'The Elegance of the Hedgehog.'


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Inspiring Quotes by Empowering Black Women//black history month
Sadly, my black history month series is coming to an end. For the last post I wanted to leave you with a few quotes by black women, in hopes of inspiring and motivating you to create, and do more.
Michelle Obama
"You don't have to be somebody different to be important. You're important in your own right."
"Let's be very clear: Strong men – men who are truly role models – don't need to put down women to make themselves feel powerful. People who are truly strong lift others up. People who are truly powerful bring others together".
Audre Lorde
"If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive. "
Rosa Parks
"I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear."
Tracee Ellis Ross
"As I get older, the more I stay focused on the acceptance of myself and others, and choose compassion over judgment and curiosity over fear."
Maya Angelou
"Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it."
"Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it."
Diana Ross
"You can't just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream. You've got to get out there and make it happen for yourself".
Wanna check out another black history month series? My poem "Blatant Lull" was featured in the black history month online series by the Youth National Organization for Women! Take a look here.


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AJEC Vol. 31 No. 4 December 2006
In this issue:
- The impact of age and gender on Prep children's academic achievements
- The politics of technology in early childhood in Aotearoa/New Zealand: Fitting early childhood educators in the ICT grid
- 'Boundary crossing': Negotiating understandings of early literacy and numeracy pathways
- 'A day in the life': Exploring eating events involving two-year-old girls and their families in diverse communities
- Empowering preservice teachers to embrace diversity
- Equity issues in practicum assessment
- Affordability funding models for early childhood services.
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Vol.083 - Graston Technique for the Shoulder - Dr.Tom Hyde - Video
About Dr. Thomas Hyde, DC, DACBSP, FRCCSS (Hon), ICSSD, CKTP, CSTI, GT®, ART®, FAKTR®, FICC
Dr. Thomas E. Hyde graduated from Florida State University and later, Logan College of Chiropractic in 1977. In between, he served his country for 5 years as a Marine. During his education at Logan, he was fortunate to have the opportunity to take 2 soft tissue classes from Dr. Raymond Nimmo. This began his career path to learn more about the role that soft tissue/fascia plays as a potential cause of pain, loss of function and loss of range of motion.
Tom went on to fuse this interest into his love of sports and began treating athletes of all ages and abilities. He became the chiropractic consultant for the Miami Dolphins from 1990 through 1997. He also attended a 2 week sports medicine internship at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO in 1986 and served as the US chiropractor to the Pan American Games in 1987.
An avid athlete, Tom has competed in amateur sports, run several marathons and climbed many mountains in order to raise awareness and funds for charitable organizations. He spent 18 years powerlifting and served as chiro-practic coordinator for the US Powerlifting Federation and International Power Lifting Federation.
Dr. Hyde served on the first RAND multidisciplinary panel on Low Back Pain and also served as one of 35 researchers who produced the Mercy Guidelines. He later participated in the CCGPP (The Guidelines for Chiropractic Quality Assurance and Practice Parameters) soft tissue section. He has completed 2 Editions of Conservative Management of Sports Injuries published by Williams and Wilkins (1st Edition) and Jones and Bartlett (2nd Edition) with his co-editor and co-contributor, Marianne Gengenbach.
After sustaining a career ending injury in 1996 to his left hand and wrist, Tom switched his focus to lecturing and teaching. He has traveled all over the US and many countries teaching treatment of athletic and soft tissue injuries. He has served on many Boards including the American Chiropractic Association, the ACA Council on Sports Injuries and Physical Fitness and the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports in Florida, to name a few. In 2009, Dynamic Chiropractic chose him as their "Person of the Year."
Tom is the co-developer of FAKTR with Dr. Greg Doerr. He has his Diplomate in Sports Injuries and his International Sports Science Diploma. Tom received one of his proudest titles when in 2009, he was awarded an Honorary membership of the Royal Canadian Chiropractic Sports Science organization.
About the Video
Dr. Hyde will be demonstrating one of the new techniques for soft tissue utilizing specific tools to allow you to treat the different fascial planes and
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While most of us don't try to be assholes, there are certain things we can do that take us down that road fairly quickly.
Here are a few of them.
1. Disparage Others on a Group Email Chain
I have been appalled recently to witness well-educated, grown adults (many with masters degrees and even PhDs), publicly disparage each other via the dreaded "reply all" button on a group email chain. Snide comments, harsh criticism, and public shaming - aired as dirty laundry for a chain of 50 or so people to see.
Before wading into the dark waters of disparaging group emails, I invite you to ask yourself:
- Should this be a "reply all" or just a "reply?"
- Would I proudly say what I'm about to type, in person?
- Should this be a conversation or a phone call instead of an email?
- Is this reply constructive and helpful?
- Will I be proud of the virtual footprint that this email chain leaves?
- Would I feel good about my (kids, partner, friends, loved ones) seeing this email?
- Is this email nurturing, or damaging, relationships?
- Have I walked away, breathed, paused, and thought about what I'm about to say before hitting "send?"
Spend some time reflecting on these questions before hitting "reply" and certainly before hitting "reply all." I promise, you'll be happy that you did.
2. Ask for a Favor, and Neglect to Say Thank You Once the Favor is Complete
I recently heard from someone who I hadn't heard from in about 7 years. He was a colleague who I had worked with for a short period of time. He asked for career advice, as he was looking to make a transition. I spent about an hour putting together a long, thoughtful email which included suggestions; resources and links; companies in the area to check out; and the best round-up of virtual support I could put together for his situation.
I heard nothing.
My two cents: when you ask someone for a favor and they go out of their way to help you, say thank you. At minimum, send an email or a text. Better yet, send a hand-written note. While I believe in abundance and I believe in holding a perspective of generosity for all that I do, I also believe in manners. Show some manners, and send a simple thank you.
Note: if you ask for a favor during a time of crisis - dealing with loss, dealing with grief, or from a place where you are focused on meeting your basic human needs, you are exempt from this rule.
3. Ask someone, "Can I Pick Your Brain?" when Brain Picking is Not the Appropriate Action
The first few years of my business, I said yes to "can I pick your brain?" meetings very regularly. I'd hear from people who (similar to the above situation) I hadn't heard from in years, who wanted to "pick my brain over coffee." Wanting to be helpful, and genuinely desiring to be of service, I said yes. When we arrived at the coffee shop, I frequently learned that they specifically wanted to pick my brain on "how to start a business that looks exactly like yours." Often they used these words.
Again - I'm all about abundance. I'm all about generosity. And I genuinely desire to serve others who are following their purpose in the world.
And, to ask for someone's time, energy, and free advice so that you can go replicate their business as your own (which several of these people did, following our meetings - and who, in a few extreme cases, actually copied and pasted text directly from my website onto their own), is simply not cool. Additionally, by intentionally starting a business that "looks exactly like someone else's," we miss out on finding our own unique voice, our own unique purpose, and our own unique Why.
Before asking for a "pick your brain" meeting, I recommend asking yourself:
- What does "pick your brain" really mean to me? Am I trying to use this in place of what should be time with a paid professional to figure out the strategy and core offerings of my future business? Side Note: I personally hate the term "pick your brain." If I want help with the strategy and core offerings for my business, I call my coach (who I pay) or my executive mentor (who I pay). If I want legal advice, I call my lawyer (who I pay). If I want free advice, I check out the SBDC or the many other resources available online.
- Have I taken time to think about what feels authentic and true for me? Before looking at what everyone else is doing, have I taken time to get quiet, go inward, and think about what I want for my business? As I often talk about, we need to stop looking around and start looking within. This needs to be the first step in starting any new business, any new offering, and any new endeavor.
- Am I offering to buy someone a $3 cup of coffee when instead I should be asking to hire them for an hour of the services that they actually provide? Have a heart to heart with yourself. And proceed accordingly.
- What is my intention for this meeting? Am I clear on what I desire for the meeting? Too often, I see new entrepreneurs identify "meet with XYZ entrepreneur to pick their brain" as an early step in starting their business. When asked what they want to get from the meeting with XYZ entrepreneur, they say, "I don't know." This is a waste of everyone's time.
All of that said, there are some great reasons to ask someone for coffee, which include: getting to know someone better; connecting and sharing; catching up; learning more about their business so that you can effectively point people their way; and simply enjoying a cup of coffee together. While the list of reasons to ask someone to coffee are many, "picking your brain" will not be one on my list.
What do you think? Are there any items you'd add to the "things that are uncool" list? Or do you have thoughts on any of the items above? I'd love to hear from you.


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Image of a photograph of John Nash in 1948.
This is how he appeared at the time Professor R.J. Duffin, from Carnegie Tech, wrote his letter of recommendation for John to attend Princeton University. In that letter, Professor Duffin said:
This man is a genius.
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I have blogged about MERS before on this site, but this disease has faded from the news for the last year, until the most recent outbreak in South Korea. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome is an infectious disease caused by a corona virus, in the same manner as the SARS outbreak of 2003. The disease first appeared …
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MERS in South Korea
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Nov 11
New Map of MERS
I've discussed MERS before in this blog, but this virus has faded from public attention as Ebola has become a major health crisis in West Africa. This recent map by the European Centre for Disease and Infection Control, however, makes clear why MERS remains a global health challenge. Shawn Smallman, Portland State University
Permanent link to this article: https://www.introtoglobalstudies.com/2014/11/new-map-of-mers/
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MERS continues to spread
The news regarding the respiratory virus MERS-COV continues to be worrying. A second case of MERS has now been reported in the United States in Orlando, Florida. This individual is a health care worker from Saudi Arabia who traveled to the U.S., as was the previous case. This fact raises serious concerns about infection control …
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MERS and Saudi Health Care Workers
The CDC just reported the first case of MERS in the United States. A health care worker from Saudi Arabia recently traveled to the U.S. from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and became sick five days ago in Indiana. He has certainly been in contact with other people recently, not only on the flights, but also during …
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MERS, the next pandemic?
MERS COV (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus) first appeared in Saudi Arabia in 2012. This disease is caused by a corona-virus, much like the SARS epidemic in 2003. A great deal of work was done early in the epidemic to identify the original host for this virus. Although there is a great deal of evidence …
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Edinburg HS (EHS) Class of 2000 Alumni List
Help us Update the Edinburg HS 2000 Class List by adding any names missing from the list below:
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- Danny Saenz
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If I were temporarily displaced from my studio and moved to my front porch due to construction, I would bring along the following tools: Clay, red rubber Mudtools rib, serrated rib, drywall boards, canvas board and my new intern, Kaylee.
Yep, that's right. I have an intern. Last year in my university ceramics classes a lot of students were asking me questions about pricing their work, maintaining a studio after graduation, marketing and promoting. I knew that the art department already had an internship program set up with a focus on linking students with Graphic Design companies in the community and I thought, "Why not have art students work with Fine artists in the community as well?"
Ask and you shall receive. Kaylee was a student of mine at Florida State for two semesters so we already have a general idea about how each of us functions in the world, which is a plus. She knows that I'm a somewhat dorky, rigid planner whose house is generally pretty cluttered. (Kaylee also did some house-sitting for me this summer) And I know that Kaylee is a responsible, soft-spoken, funny, tolerant person who shows up on time, doesn't complain and loves monotonous activities.
So far, those monotonous activities that Kaylee has performed are: entering 120 new e-mail addresses into my list, weighing out clay balls for nesting bird bowls and keeping me calm when I thought a glitch in the system wasn't going to let us enter 120 e-mails into my list.
Even though the backyard construction isn't going quite as quickly as I had planned and things seem a little chaotic, I know that two days a week Kaylee is going to show up as scheduled and do whatever it is I need her to do for the studio that day. Even if she'll be doing it on the front porch instead of the studio!


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As I've mentioned here before, one of the decisions I had to make when I decided to self-publish was how much to do myself, and how much I should outsource. Time and money were the two players on that see-saw. I knew if I took my time, I could learn to do pretty much all of the necessary tasks and I would end up with a pretty good product because I wouldn't let the book out the door until I was satisfied. I also knew that while I was doing all that learning, I wouldn't get much writing done, and as I wrote in my last post, each new book is your best promotion for your last one.
In light of that, I as I said here, I decided the money spent outsourcing the production work to professionals was the best investment in my business and my future.
So then I had to find the professionals to outsource to. As I've mentioned elsewhere, there are lots of places to find referrals. Mark Coker at Smashwords has a list of inexpensive digital formatters and cover artists he'll send for the asking. The kindleboards are another source of info, as are the blogs of other self-published authors like Joe Konrath.
I didn't know how long each step of production would take so I just dove in and contacted my first choice for a cover artist, Kim Killion at Hot Damn Designs. She sent a questionnaire that I filled out, and two weeks later she sent the first draft of a cover to me. I sent back some requests for changes which she quickly implemented. I wanted a few more refinements and sent those to her. Busy with attending a conference, she is still working on those revisions.
What is worth mentioning is that I felt reluctant to ask for more changes that second time. Perhaps this is a problem more common to women, but I had to remind myself that Kim had not complained or communicated a limit to the number of revisions I could ask for. I had to remind myself that this is one of the perks of self-publishing as Barry Eisler has mentioned — that I'm paying for a cover I like. I don't have to settle for what my publisher chooses for me. (Which is not to say that all publisher-provided covers are awful, just that as the one in control, it's up to me to choose.) As soon as I get a final cover I'll post it here and show you what the progression was.
I think starting with the cover was a good idea, even though it will probably be done long before I finish with the edits. I know from getting the cover for VEILED MIRROR (coming out September 21st) that seeing a cover makes the book seem real. Not to mention the visual is great advertising! In fact now that I think about it, there's no reason to wait until the book is finished. Having a cover already designed could be an inspiration to write faster!
Soon after I contacted Kim, I emailed Rochelle French at Edits that Rock. So far I've received their free five page edit and decided to go with their full manuscript level edit. I debated with myself for some time about whether to spend the money on a professional edit. LIGHTBRINGER had been through two different critique groups of multiply published authors, and I knew that Kris Tualla had used a series of beta readers instead of professional editing to good effect. What decided me was yet another blog urging the benefits of professional editing for self-pubbed authors, and the discount ETR offered to me as a new client. Then I saw their incredible attention to detail in the five page edit and I was sold. They do three different rounds of editing at ETR. I can't imagine any editor at a big publisher could do better.
That allayed any lingering doubt that by self-publishing it, LIGHTBRINGER would be sub-standard.
I've also contacted three different digital formatters, and decided to use Lucinda Campbell. I do not yet know if I'll hire someone to format the interior of the POD version or let Amazon's CreateSpace manage that.
This has been a rambling post, but that's appropriate to the subject matter because just I dove into the nuts and bolts of production without being sure what to tackle first. And that's a good thing, because I'm further along than I would have been if I'd continued to collect even more information. At some point you have to choose: fish or cut bait.
This is a learning process for me. When I publish my next book, probably FIRSTBORN, I'll know better how long each step takes and be able to plan better.


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Denver atmospheric black metal outfit Wayfarer have announced the release of their third full-length album. The forthcoming effort, which follows 2016's Old Souls, will be titled World's Blood and will be released on May 25 via Profound Lore Records. The record was recorded live with overdubs at The Thousand Caves in New York, Mixed and Mastered by Colin Marston, and will feature five new tracks. The album's artwork and track listing can be seen after the break along with the band's upcoming touring schedule.
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6/12 Wichita Falls, TX @ Iron Horse* (no Forn)
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About Tejas
Tejas Athni is an undergraduate student at Stanford University pursuing a degree in Neurobiology. Originally from Macon, Georgia, he is a passionate and dedicated student researcher, CPR educator, and speaker, and enjoys sharing his ideas through public outreach programs.
Currently, Tejas is a student researcher who has performed work in the neuro-oncology and plant biology fields. Prior to Stanford, he has researched at Karmanos Cancer Institute (Detroit, MI) and Fort Valley State University (Fort Valley, GA). He is a member of a research team developing a phytochemical treatment option for the deadly glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) brain cancer and has worked to identify the biological reasons why two medicinal plants are going extinct in nature.
Through his research, Tejas has won numerous national and international awards, most notably the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Neuroscience Research Prize, and has been named a finalist for the 2017 Intel International Science & Engineering Fair, the 2017 iSWEEEP International Science Fair, the 2017 International BioGENEius Challenge, and the 2017 National Junior Science & Humanities Symposium.
Tejas has presented and discussed his research at various locations around the world, including at universities, international medical and scientific conferences, pharmaceutical companies, and public speaking venues such as TEDxPeachtree.
Tejas has been featured in numerous news organizations, magazines, and websites, such as Business Wire, Macon Telegraph, WGXA 24 TV, India Abroad, Atlanta Daybook, PR Newswire, India West, Georgia Family Magazine, News India Times, and numerous others.
Academically, Tejas has been named a Coca-Cola Foundation Scholar, a Burger King Scholar, and a National Merit Scholar.
Tejas has also immersed himself into volunteering and outreach, amassing over 850 hours of service. He has instructed research programs for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and has created a nonprofit organization devoted to teaching CPR and basic life-saving skills. Tejas has taught in the local community as well as abroad, such as in the rural villages of South India.
He has also volunteered at organizations such as Hephzibah Children's Home, Morningside of Macon Assisted Living Residence, Coliseum Northside Hospital, and the Red Cross. For his outreach efforts, Tejas was awarded the President's Volunteer Service Award and the Golden Eagle award.
Outside of science and service, Tejas enjoys writing. He is a contributing author for The Huffington Post and was the Editor-in-Chief of an international online magazine.
Tejas' long-term goals include pursuing a career in the medical field, as a physician and scientist.
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If you choose to use a Direct Payment to receive assistance in caring for a child or young adult, there are several options available to you. You may decide to appoint an agency to provide a support worker for you, to directly employ a Personal Assistant (PA) or to access other respite opportunities. There are pros and cons to consider with all options and the Direct Payment Service recommends you discuss these with your Case Worker before making a decision.
Should you wish to use an agency rather than employ a PA please contact us for a list of care agencies.
If you choose to employ a PA then you are responsible for the recruitment and employment of that person. Whilst employing a PA will most likely afford you a greater amount of control, choice and flexibility around the provision of the support, becoming an employer will bring with it certain legal responsibilities. Although this may sound daunting, your Case Worker will ensure that you remain fully informed and supported at all times.
Becoming an Employer
Being a Good Employer
Once you have recruited your PA or PAs, it is important that you maintain a good working relationship with them in order to ensure they remain working for you. Respect and clear communication are key to a successful employer-employee relationship. If you treat your PA well then it is more likely they will perform better in their role.
Here are 4 steps that will ensure that you are able to maintain a positive working relationship with your PA:
- Probationary period
We recommend that you include at least a 3 month probationary period in your Contract of Employment with your PA. This allows you time to get to know them and ensure that they are suitable for your child or young adult before agreeing to employ them on a permanent basis.
- Induction
It is important that you provide new PAs with an induction to ensure that they are aware of the requirements of their new role. The induction is a chance for you to set the standards required and to answer any questions your PA may have regarding their role. It is also a time to ensure your PA understands your child's/young adult's support needs and you may find the My Passport document an effective way of communicating this. Many PAs have told us that being provided with this type of tool has been extremely helpful.
- Regular chats
Take the time to speak with your PA on a regular basis even after the induction period is over. This can be as formal or informal as you feel appropriate and will allow you to provide your PA with feedback, to discuss any issues that may have arisen since your last conversation and enable your PA to discuss any problems they may have.
- Training opportunities
Identify any outstanding training and development needs your PA may have e.g. lifting and handling, peg feeding or managing challenging behaviour. You may wish to discuss these with your Case Worker in order to try and identify any training opportunities available.
To ensure you continue to fulfil your legal responsibilities as an employer download our PA Employer CHECKLIST.
A Step by Step Guide to Employing a PA
The recruitment process may sound daunting, however your Case Worker will be at hand to offer their guidance and advice. Here is a breakdown of the stages involved in recruiting your own PA. To simplify this process further and to enable you to monitor what tasks you need to carry out, go to:
Decide what/who you are looking for
Before you can place an advertisement you need to decide what you actually want. Ask yourself the following questions: what tasks you will want your PA to perform, what skills will your PA need, how many PAs will you need, are there people you know already that may be suitable? Questions such as these will allow you to be clear on what you actually want from a PA.
Advertising for staff
Think about advertising in as many places as possible in order to get the best possible response. In our experience it is worth speaking to your child's/young adults school or college, as well as friends and family, as this can often be the best way to find someone that already knows your child and their needs. If you cannot find anyone suitable, try advertising at other local resources such as other schools, the post office or a community centre. When drawing up an advert, ensure it is informative but to the point. For more information about what to include in your advertisement have a look at our Direct Payment Service advertisement template.
Have a look at our PA register
As well as advertising for PAs you may also want to consider looking at the Direct Payment Service's PA Register. The PA Register is accessible to all families who have been referred to access a Direct Payment. It contains a list of people who have told us they are available and looking to work with families that live in Kent and who use a Direct Payment. The PA Register is available via the homepage of this website and if you are a recipient of a Direct Payment and would like to be provided with a copy of the register you can contact us. PLEASE NOTE: The PA Register is not vetted by the Direct Payment Service, nor has everybody on it been DBS checked. It is the responsibility of parents/guardians (employers) to check the skills/suitability of PAs on the Register.
Put together a recruitment pack
Your recruitment pack could include the following items: an application form, job description, person specification, and any other information you deem relevant for your potential PA. You may also want to consider using the Direct Payment recruitment service which allows all applications to be sent to us so that you maintain anonymity. Either speak to your Case Worker or contact us to find out more about this service. If you would like a recruitment pack template (including application form, job description and personal specification) download our Recruitment Pack, which includes:
- the Direct Payment Service PA Recruitment Pack Introduction PDF/DOC
- the Direct Payment Service PA Recruitment Pack Job Description PDF/DOC
- the Direct Payment Service PA Recruitment Pack Application Form PDF/DOC
Interview your applicants
Once you have received the completed application forms you can then invite the most suitable candidates to attend an interview. The Direct Payment Service recommend that you consider interviewing candidates in a neutral location rather than your own home. Your Case Worker will be able to advise you on places to hold the interview and also what questions to ask during the interview itself. For more information, advice and support regarding interviewing potential PAs, download our Interview tips
Make a Decision
Once you have chosen a candidate you will need to make an offer of employment. When this is accepted, please contact your Case Worker, as they will need to arrange a DBS check and provide information to your Social Worker to get your Direct Payment funding set up.
Preventing illegal working
Employers have a legal duty to check that the person they want to employ is entitled to work in the UK before they start working for them. It is important to make document checks on ALL employees even if you are sure they have the right to work here. Ideally, the Right to Work Check should be carried out before requesting a DBS check is carried out.
What documentation do you need to see? As part of your recruitment practise always ask your employee to show you their passport and provide you with a photocopy of the page containing all personal details. You will need to sign and date this photocopy once you have seen the original passport and keep this with their Contract of Employment. In the case of foreign nationals, additional documentation may be required to prove they have an entitlement to work in the UK. For more information go to: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/business-sponsors/preventing-illegal-working/support Alternatively phone the UK Border Agency 'Employer Checking Service' helpline on Tel: 03300 1234699
DBS checks
It is important that an Enhanced DBS check is carried out on ANY person you wish to employ. A PA cannot start working with your child unless they have a current DBS check which has been verified by Beams DP Service. Your Case Worker will organise the check and the cost is covered by KCC. If your potential PA has a current enhanced DBS Check that is less than 18 months old or that is registered on the DBS Bureau Update Service it may be possible to accept that check without the necessity of carrying out a new one. The PA will need to produce their original certificate for inspection. If the PA has registered for the DBS Update Service, they will still need to provide their original certificate for verification, Beams DP Service can then utilise the Update Service. All PA's must sign a Consent Form enabling Beams to retain their DBS details to comply with Data Protection requirements. For further information please contact your Case Worker.
Kent Card
The Kent Card is Kent County Council's preferred option for providing a Direct Payment. You will be allocated a Kent Card Account into which your Direct Payment funding will be paid by KCC in order that you can purchase the support you or your child/young adult has been assessed as needing. You will be able to make payments from this account to your PA, your tax office, your payroll and your insurance company or agency. Your Case Worker will guide you through this process. For more information go to: Kent Card Children FAQs v02
Decide who will sort out your tax and national insurance
You can either do this yourself by registering with HMRC, or you can use a payroll company to act for you. If you decide to use a payroll company, KCC will fund the cost of providing a 4 weekly payroll service. You can choose any payroll company you wish, however, the cost must be competitive and your Case Worker will be able to provide you with details of such providers who specialise in Direct Payments. The Direct Payment Service is aware of the following companies that currently provide this service with the amounts agreed by KCC :
Beams Payroll Service
In order to set yourself up with a payroll provider , please contact them and request a Starter Pack.
Get necessary insurance
It is a legal requirement for all employers to purchase Employers Liability and Public Liability insurance. KCC will fund up to £77.00 per annum to cover the cost of basic Employer's Liability and Public Liability insurance for DP recipients aged 0 to 17 years. For those DP recipients aged 18 plus, KCC will fund up to £135.00 to cover the full policy. You must have the necessary insurance in place before your PA starts working for you, if you are unsure which level of cover to take please contact your DP Case Worker. You need employer's liability insurance to provide protection should your PA be injured whilst working for you and you are held responsible. You need public liability insurance to provide protection should you and/or your PA be held legally responsible for injury to other people, or damage to their property. You can choose any insurance company you like, however if the cost is more than that agreed by KCC you will need to pay the difference yourself. The Direct Payment Service is aware of the following companies that currently provide this service within the KCC agreed amounts:
Mark Bates LTD
Fish Insurance
Direct Care Insurance
Write a Contract
You need to provide your PA with a Contract within eight weeks of their start date, but our advice is to have this ready for when they start, so you can go through it with them and make sure everything is understood. To help you why not look at our downloadable Employment documents, which include:
- Contract of Employment – Regular staff
- Contract of Employment – Casual staff
- Privacy Notice
You just need to enter your name, the PA's name, your address and the start date on the front page. Then enter the length of probationary period in Section 2, the working hours in Section 3 (we recommend you arrange hours flexibly) and the rate of pay in Section 4. Once you have completed this, attach the appendices which are also located in our Employment documents section and print off two copies for signing. Keep one copy for your records and give the other copy to your PA. You must also provide your PA with a copy of your Privacy Notice which explains to them what personal information you will hold on them and how your will store and use this data. Employment documents
Paying Your PA
Once your PA has completed a work period (usually 4 weeks) you need to provide them with a pay slip and pay them. If you are using a payroll company, contact them and let them know how many hours your PA has worked in the preceding 4 week period. It is advisable to keep a record of the hours your PA has worked each week. Either enter the hours your PA has worked each week in a diary or you may find our downloadable PA Time Sheet useful. If you are employing more than one PA you may find our downloadable PA Rota Time Sheet more useful. The payroll company will then calculate what needs to be paid and send you a pay slip and supporting paperwork. Once you receive this, pay your PA the net amount stated on the payslip. You can pay your PA using internet or telephone banking. Your payroll company will also advise you of any payments you need to make to HMRC to cover tax and National Insurance or any pensions contributions which may become due.
Record keeping
Your Case Worker will visit you, initially within 3 months of your start date and then annually, to carry out a finance check. You need to keep all your paperwork such as, invoices and payment records for them to check. For more information read leaflet Managing your DP records (Child). During these checks your Case Worker will be able to advise you on holiday entitlement and help calculate what is due. Should you wish to calculate your PAs holiday entitlement, go to our downloadable Holiday Pay Calculator, which includes:
- Holiday Pay Calculator XLS
Car Insurance and Travel Expenses
If your PA is going to use either your car or their own car to take out your child whilst working for you, "business use" must be added to the relevant policy. Some companies charge for this addition and this is not a cost that is covered by your Direct Payment, so you would need to discuss this with your PA and agree how this cost will be met. You should cover the cost of any petrol used by your PA in the process of carrying out their work. This cost is not covered by the Direct Payment funds and should be paid by yourself at a rate agreed between you and your PA. The cost of the PA getting to and from work (usually your home) is not classed as an employment expense. Please speak to your DP Case Worker for guidance on expense rates.
KCC Agreement
Before you receive the Direct Payment your Social Worker will get you to sign an agreement from KCC outlining the terms and conditions of receiving a Direct Payment. REMEMBER: Your Case Worker is there to guide you through all aspects of this process, so if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact your Case Worker. Alternatively you can always contact us direct.
Employer Responsibilities
Some of the things you will need to consider when becoming an employer include:
- Protecting your Employee's personal information
- Payment
- Health and Safety
- Insurance
- Right to Work Checks
- DBS checks and safe employment
- Pension requirements
- Good Employment Practise
Not only will your Case Worker ensure that you are provided with all the relevant information and support, but there are also a number of websites that can provide you with more detailed information and advice regarding employing a PA.
- ACAS: www.acas.org.uk – Helpline: 08457 47 47 47
- HMRC: www.hmrc.gov.uk/newemployers
- THE PENSIONS REGULATOR: http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk
Self Employed Personal Assistants
In most circumstances, a Personal Assistant will not be classed under HMRC guidelines as being self employed, due to the nature of the work. If your Personal Assistant is genuinely self employed they will normally be registered as such with the HMRC and they will be responsible for arranging their own Tax and National Insurance contributions.
It is up to the HMRC to decide whether a particular situation is self-employment. Neither you nor your personal assistant/s can decide this. It is unlikely that your Personal Assistant would be deemed to be self-employed in relation to pension regulations.
As a general guide, a worker is employed by you if most of the following statements apply to them:
- You tell them what work to do when, where and how to do it
- They have to do the work themselves
- You tell them how many hours to work
- You can move them from task to task
- They have certain benefits, such as paid annual leave.
As a general guide, a worker is self-employed if the following statements apply:
- They decide when, where and how to work
- They decide what jobs they do
- They can hire someone else to do the work for them
- You pay them an agreed, fixed price
- Their own finances are at risk
You should think carefully before treating a personal assistant as self -employed. HMRC and may decide that your personal assistant is actually your employee. If this happens you may have to pay tax and National Insurance on everything you have paid.
This is a complex area and we recommend that you read the HMRC leaflet IR56 or contact them directly on 08457 143143. They will provide more details around whether someone may be employed or self employed. In addition you may wish to look at the HMRC Employment Status Indicator.
Using an Agency
If you think you would find managing your own workers difficult or if you wish to use an agency instead of employing directly you can decide to use your Direct Payment to pay a care agency as an alternative.
There are advantages to using care agencies:
- All the services will be arranged for you
- You can specify the times when you need assistance and what assistance you want
- In the absence of your regular support worker, cover should be provided by the agency
There are disadvantages as well:
- Using care agencies will give you less control over the service you receive
- It might not give you the freedom you want
- You may not always get the same person providing your care
You might consider using an agency to provide support when your regular personal assistant is unavailable to provide short-term cover. Also, you might find that your needs are best served using a combination of services.
- Selecting an Agency
If you decide to use an agency, make enquiries to get the best service and value for the support you require. Discuss your needs with the agency to ensure that they provide appropriate support at the right times for you.
As part of the government's initiative to improve overall Care Standards, all agencies must be registered with the Care Quality Commission and will be expected to work to a minimum set of national standards. Once registered, an Agency is not allowed to charge VAT on its invoice to you.
If you'd like a list of Care Agencies, please contact us.
- More about Agencies
Many Agencies employ their own staff and are therefore responsible for all aspects of their staff's pay and employment. In these situations, the Agency will send you regular invoices to pay for the support that they have provided.
Alternatively, some Agencies have set themselves up as an 'Introduction Agency' and will charge you an 'introduction fee' for providing you with one or more carers. The carers they provide may class themselves as self-employed and if this is the case you will have to pay the carer yourself, rather than the Agency. For more information about employment status please go to the Self Employed Personal Assistants page.
It is important that you always discuss with the Agency where their responsibilities lie and what the employment status of their workers is. You should always insist on a written contract for services from an Agency.


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Moody Rambin will handle the leasing of two office buildings owned by Southeast Texas Investments LLC: Huntwick Atrium I at 5206 West FM 1960 and Offices at Champions at 5222 West FM 1960 in Houston. Huntwick Atrium I, a two-story property, totals 23K SF. Offices at Champion, a two-story building, totals 24K SF. Both are within the FM 1960 and Champions submarket. Moody Rambin's Kurt Kistler and Terri Torregrossa will handle leasing.
Read more at: https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/deal-sheet/this-weeks-houston-deal-sheet-95173?utm_source=CopyShare&utm_medium=Browser


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Standard Chartered Bank Botswana's 'Road to Anfield' 5-Aside champions, Botswana Defence Force, left for England, Liverpool yesterday.
When the SC international 5-A-side tournament started in 2012, BDF represented the Southern Africa Region.
They qualified for the SC Trophy 2017 finals after eliminating the Zambia and Zimbabwe teams.
The finals will be held in Liverpool, Anfield this weekend.
The tournament which is an international 5-a-side football extravaganza organized by the bank in partnership with Liverpool FC, offers football fans an opportunity of playing on an English Premiership pitch. In their first appearance at Anifield the team finished as runners up.
Team lost in the finals against Singapore in penalty shootout.
Speaking at the send off ceremony the team captain, Simon Rasetshwane, said they have learnt a lot from their last appearance and this time they will win the cup.
He said they have trained very hard and the team has all it takes to be crowned the champions. "Our players are experienced and three of them were with the team in 2012 finals. We had friendly match practice with local teams to test our readiness and we did very well. We are going to fly our flag high and make this country proud," said Rasetshwane.
When giving a word of encouragement Standard Chartered Bank Head Corporate Affairs and Brand and Marketing, Tumi Ramsden, said she was proud of the team as they will not only be representing Botswana but the region.
She said for the team to reach the finals shows they are competitive. "I have no doubt that we are sending a team that is going to compete not just to add numbers. The team proved beyond reasonable doubt that they are the future champions as far as this tournament is concerned. This tournament is a good initiative that also markets our brand," said Ramsden
The tournament is played by amateur players; they should not be professionals or registered by a football association.
The BDF team comprises of retired national team stars Masego Nchingane, Jones Kwape, Simon Rasetshwane, Foro Mositwane and Motlotlegi Kootswetse.


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San Mateo County Truancy Program
San Mateo County Truancy Program
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention states, "Truancy is the gateway to delinquency." Recognizing that most students in San Mateo County have attendance rates of 96% or higher, it was determined that there was a need for a county-wide response to truancy for those students with serious attendance problems.
The San Mateo County Truancy Program is designed to be that response and has been developed by a steering committee representing the 23 school districts, the County Office of Education, the District Attorney's Office, County Counsel's Office, officers of the Juvenile Court, the Probation Department, the Human Services Agency and several police departments.
This program includes an overview with statutory references and uniform documents for use by all districts. Also included are optional forms to be adapted for the use at school sites.


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Mark Barnes
07 3040 2019
0418 593 677
PO Box 849
Redbank Plains
Qld 4301
Greater Finance
Greater Finance is the home, business, car and equipment lending specialists throughout Greater Springfield and surrounding areas.
Providing more than just home loans, our focus is building long term relationships with families, couples and singles looking for someone to educate and help with making money decisions in all stages of life.
For us it is not just a loan transaction. It is a journey of learning, making financial decisions and achieving life's goals. We also happen to make some great friends along the way.
Mark and his wife Aimee have been a part of the Springfield community since 2001.


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Help local children kick cancer!
Come to our Ocean of Love fundraiser on June 27th at 3PM. We ask for a small donation of $20 with your registration. 100% of the proceeds will go to Toms River's Ocean of Love charity.
At the event, Professor Josh Madama will put on a demonstration of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We will teach you exactly what Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai kickboxing are. And Lenny's Pizza from Lavelette will serve complimentary refreshments.
Please print and fill out the form below or call the academy at 732-504-7423 for more information.


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It's the most Spooktacular time of the year. Special Halloween events are happening all around the country. Between Zombie walks and pumpkin trains, ghostly jails and bonfire tales, we have information on the best things to do around Ireland this Halloween.
The best Halloween Events in Ireland
We will update this information and add events as we go along. So check back often to keep up to date on what's on near you. Also if you know of any events that we should include email us on firstname.lastname@example.com
Halloween in Carlow
Spooktacular Pumpkin Train Adventure
Halloween in Cavan
Spooktacular Wander In The Woods
Halloween in Clare
Halloween in Cork
Pumpkin Carving And Mini Zoo At Fin's
Youghaloween Spooktacular Presents The Forbidden Forest
Halloween in Donegal
Halloween Fancy Dress – Night At The Movies
Halloween in Dublin
Children's Decorated Pumpkin Exhibition
Halloween Family Concert: Little Demons
Lucan Library – Halloween Fest
Fingal Festival Of Fire – Swords
Festival Of Fire – Blanchardstown
Halloween in Galway
Hallowe'en Bonfire & Storytelling
Slieve Aughty Halloween Festival
Out Of The Wild Sky – Macnas Parade 2018
The Annual Village Salthill Zombie Run
Super Spooky, Superhero, Supernatural Halloween Party
Halloween in Kerry
Halloween in Kildare
Celebrate Halloween At Lullymore Heritage And Discovery Park 2018
Halloween Spooktacular at the Irish National Stud
Halloween in Kilkenny
Nore Valley Park Annual Halloween Event
Halloween in Laois
Heritage House School Of Wizardry And Magic
Ballylinan Halloween Craft Fair
Halloween in Leitrim
Samhain Parade Manorhamilton (check back for details)
Halloween in Limerick
Spooky Scavenger Hunt – The Nature Trail
Halloween in Longford
Halloween in Louth
The Festival of Horrors
Halloween in Mayo
Westport House Halloween Fest 2018
Achill Island Pumpkin Festival
Halloween in Meath
Pick Your Own Pumpkin At The Alright Pumpkin Patch
Fun Spooky Nights At The Museum
Halloween in Monaghan
Halloween in Offaly
Halloween in Roscommon
Glendeer's Spooktastic Halloween
Halloween in Sligo
Halloween in Tipperary
Thurles Halloween Arts Festival
Halloween in Waterford
Wicked Woods – Samhain With Spraoi
Halloween in Westmeath
Belvedere Halloween Treasure Trail
Halloween in Wexford
Jackula At The Presentation Centre
Spooky Splash With Seal Rescue
Halloween in Wicklow
Wicklow Gaol Paranormal Investigation Tour
Halloween Seasonal Fun – Kilruddery
Lots more Things to Do Around Ireland
But this is only a small selection of the fantastic events happening all over the country. To find out what's on near you visit InspireMe.ie. And of course don't forget to sign up to get reminders of these great events.
Finally all details were correct at time of publication. But please check with local organisers before you travel.


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Golden Owl Award
We often forget, to thank the ordinary, every-day heroes who work tirelessly day in and day out, fighting to keep the NHS running a 24-hour service.
In an effort to acknowledge the hard work put in by NHS staff, we are delighted to introduce our Golden Owl of the Month award series.
This month, we'd like to thank Jayne Reynolds Lloyd and Melissa Edwards. Little is known about the army of rota managers that make sure the wards, theatres and A&E departments are adequately staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Without them to plan and coordinate shifts, hospitals would grind to a halt.
Jayne and Melissa, both medicine specialty managers, have been working hard behind the scenes to help make sure the wards are safely covered with doctors. As doctors, it is easy to underestimate the complexity of the task, but planning and looking after an ever-changing rota is not easy. Jayne and Melissa, have been doing an incredible job for years!
We admire their willingness to innovate and their determination to make a positive impact in the NHS – it is a well-known fact that both Melissa and Jayne are regularly looking after the rota, even from home, out-of-hours, to help ensure the safety of our wards.
Jayne and Melissa, thank you. We, the doctors, the patients and the NHS need you.


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Contagion Run is Dubai's First Zombie Themed 5km Obstacle Course. A contagion has infected humanity, turning people into zombies. The only way to escape this contagion is to RUN! Yup, run for your lives!
I'm a huge zombie fan. You could probably name a zombie film, book or series and there's a 98% chance I've already read and watched it (and that even includes zombie films from the 80′s!). So when I've heard that they're doing this zombie themed run, you wouldn't even imagine how excited I was. I have joined this kind of event last 2 years ago in Manila (Outbreak Manila) so this is not so new to me. I was a survivor then so this time, I've decided to try being a zombie which was so much fun! If you have chosen to be a survivor, your goal is to finish the course with at least one of the three flags you are given, if you're a zombie like me, well you have to chase some humans and get as many lives (or flags) as you can. I swear as a zombie, we kinda took it seriously, we chased survivors and ran so much (yes with the annoying pencil on my face). I was literally dead the next day with my body in too much pain (plus extreme hangover because of the afterparty). Rule #1: CARDIO
I really had fun doing my own makeup. I even got a call from someone if they could hire me to do makeup for their event. Thanks youtube, toilet paper and glue! I was a zombie school girl which when the zombie outbreak happened was taking her exams probably. The pencil is supposed to be placed on my nose but I couldn't take it and I couldn't breathe properly so I told myself to forget it.
And it couldn't get any cooler than doing this event with your own manager which is a really cool zombie as well! Rule # 8: Get a KICKASS partner!
So here's the story… (which I just made up btw)
Dubai was overrun by zombies. Hundred thousands of locals and expats are seeking shelter, protection and medical attention. The government is doing its best to transport the uninfected to a secured isolated area (safe zone) which is in Nad Al Sheba but unfortunately as you know, mistakes inevitably happen. Alongside the uninfected ones, they have also brought in carriers of the virus but just haven't turned yet so they didn't notice. In a few hours they turned into brain eating walkers so yeah it was a total chaos! The uninfected humans should fight for their lives by running and finishing the obstacle course (blood pool etc.) while being chased by hungry zombies.
..come on humans, listen up if you wanna survive (and drink a can of cocacola)!
chaos everywhere!
…blood pool!
One cool emirati zombie right there!
Robotic zombie trying to kill the zombie school girl.
Zombie selfies.. coz you know… Rule#2: Double Tap :))
Yum yum!
This one's too creepy! Kinda reminds me of Twisty the clown from AHS Freak Show.
awesome prosthetics
Even the paramedics were infected. No chance of surviving.. sorry
zombies… just chillin at the park.
…just strollin
run for your lives!
nom nom nom
…dead tired zombie school girl having her red bull fix
The Afterparty at McGettigan's DWTC
We were in the newspaper the next day!
I really had fun. I know deep down all of us have imagined or even wished a zombie outbreak happening in real life. Me, I always do especially when I've got so many client deadlines. :))
I wanted to thank all the organizers of this event for making this happen… and hopefully (more water stations for the zombies and the zombie who got the most number of flags should be given an award haha) and see you next year! Rule #32: Enjoy the little things.
Disclaimer: I do not own some of the images posted. Special Thanks to the following for these amazing photos:
Cathy of belleandfit.com
Jeffrey Pabroquez of www.jeffreypabroquez.com
Megha Merani of 7days
Alexandra Neschetna of GreenMoments Photography
Tag 91.1
DubaiBlog www.dubayblog.com
Louie Angelo
Carlo Maliwat


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After two heated debates at Student Association meetings, SA's Executive Committee passed a motion Wednesday to delay proposed changes in the Alliance for Community Enrichment's Constitution until May of 2009.
Typically, organizations funded by SA must formally ask the SA Executive Committee for a budget increase if they need additional money to implement programming or attend conferences than was previously allocated in their budget. In contrast, ACE (a coalition representing groups for underrepresented factions of the student body) organizations can get such funding directly from ACE without receiving SA approval.
In the past, ACE was run under the supervision of the Activities Commission rather than SA. SA President Brendan Quinn explained that in an effort to help ACE reach its full potential, it was written out of the AC Constitution and is now supervised by the director of student affairs, a position on the SA Executive Board.
As a result of this change, a proposed amendment was made to ACE's constitution that would require all ACE groups to request a budget increase directly from SA if they needed extra money for programming that is part of their budget. The groups would still be able to secure money from ACE for programs not included in their budget or collaborative projects between ACE groups.
Currently, ACE groups are allowed to get extra funding from ACE for items already included in their budget.
At the April 30 meeting where the second reading of the changed amendments was proposed, representatives from many ACE groups attended to voice their concerns about the policy. A chief concern was the lack of influence ACE members had on their own constitution.
"I feel that SA is exploiting ACE," said senior Minji Cho, Korean-American Student Association ACE representative. "They took our constitution from us and fixed it without any representation from ACE."
According to junior Joseph Kane, ACE representative from Pride Alliance, "No one in SA knows how ACE runs."
Members of ACE groups argued that having to plan a set of programming for both their ACE budget and an SA budget would be time-consuming and that SA policies regarding budget increases can be long and tedious whereas ACE can give them needed funding more easily. Pride Alliance President Leah Kleinklaus, a senior, said that ACE gives under-represented groups the "extra help" they need to achieve their programming goals.
SA Vice President Jarah Magan said that "ACE groups are just like every other group" and that the new policy would actually increase the amount of money ACE groups can receive since SA can provide more money via budget increases than ACE alone, which must allocate funds to every member group from a fixed pool.
"We want your programs to be better; we're trying to broaden the possibilities of ACE," Magan said to those against the amendments.
After over an hour of discussion, the SA Executive Board voted to pass the amendments but not make them effective until May 1, 2009, giving ACE groups a year to adjust to the transition.
ACE representatives felt that the postponement was necessary. "It's ultimately beneficial, ACE groups have a year to see if SA keeps their word about supporting us through budget increases," said junior Vanessa Estrada, president of the Latino Student Association, after the meeting.


text: Healthy chili recipesChili can be made a number of ways—packed with meat, heavy on veggies, thick, creamy…the list goes on. But any way you make it, a bowl of homemade chili should always have a kick. Spices like paprika, cumin, and cayenne add heat, which can be a good thing—spicy foods may help rev up your metabolism, clear out your sinuses, and even protect your heart by improving circulation and raising HDL cholesterol. Plus, chili is the perfect comfort food to warm up at the end of a long winter day.We rounded up our best-ever healthy chili recipes so you can whip up a hearty meal for you and your family that won't derail your diet. Here, 10 healthy chili recipes to try this season.


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Watch and Discover: ELS/Thousand Oaks at California Lutheran University
In "Discover: ELS/Thousand Oaks" ELS students and staff discuss their experiences at the welcoming Center on the California Lutheran University campus.
Students can take advantage of the city's safe and quiet atmosphere to focus on their English studies, while also enjoying the excitement of major California cities like Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.
"Every session we check in with the students and learn more about why they're here, what their goals are, and then we help to support each individual student," said the Center's Academic Director.
One of the safest cities of its size in the United States, Thousand Oaks is a stunning suburban city where students can enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, outdoor festivals, world-class shopping, and sunny days year-round.
Students come to California Lutheran University from 34 states and over 40 countries, representing diverse cultures and faiths.
Learn more about ELS/Thousand Oaks.
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Ray Wang, MPA '14
Hometown: Beijing, China
Current Position: Business Analyst
Albany Parking Authority
Albany, NY
Received Job Offer: Less than three months after graduation!
"Rockefeller College is where I found my personal values and developed my abilities to play a role in the community. The College is a place to meet people who value things in the same way; to join a cohort that is dedicated to making contributions to society; to know that you are not the only one who is aiming to change the world little by little. I flew thousands of miles from the other side of the world to get to Rockefeller, but I still felt at home."
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Looking to Identify High-Risk Men Early
Some men are diagnosed with small, low-risk prostate cancers and choose expectant management. "However, some of these low-risk cancers may harbor molecular or other very subtle features of an aggressive cancer," says Robert Veltri, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Urology and Director of the Fisher Biomarker and Repository Laboratory at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. "If these men could be identified early, we could eradicate their cancer when the disease burden is low."
The red flags that signal more aggressive disease early on are extremely tiny, for example, subtle shape and size changes to the nucleus within the cancer cell, or differences in the levels of specific cancer-related proteins. Veltri, working with Brady urologists Alan Partin, M.D., Ph.D., and Ballentine Carter, M.D., and renowned pathologist Jonathan I. Epstein, M.D., has used highly sophisticated methods to analyze very small prostate biopsy tissue samples for ways of identifying men who appear to have more aggressive disease. What he's looking for, in research funded by the Early Detection Research Network of the National Cancer Institute and a Department of Defense grant, is a "signature" of aggressive disease that can be spotted at a diagnostic biopsy. In a recent study, Veltri analyzed biopsy samples from 70 men on active surveillance who turned out to have aggressive cancer, and from 70 men who had mild, slow-growing disease, and came up with a preliminary test panel that will require validation.
"We have developed an integrated, quantitative histomorphometric and molecular biomarker-based predictor for the early detection of clinically very aggressive prostate cancer," he says. The preliminary results were reported at the annual American Association for Cancer Research's annual meeting San Diego in 2014.


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But what can we make of the signals?
...very poor. In fact, it is almost impossible to get to zero emissions. Electromagnetic fields are like water - they always seem to find a way of leaking in and out.
Another fact is that just about all our electronic devices radiate - they are not designed to be transmitters as such, but they radiate all the same.
My final example is a fairly typical modern working environment in which mobile individuals operate in offices in and around a conventional building. What's most striking about this environment is the sporadic nature of connectivity and the bursts of activity between individuals, groups and those remote from the site.
This graph highlights a few interesting aspects of the modern IT environment in almost all companies. First, there is the security nightmare of knowing who is online and what they are doing. Secondly, the capacity limitations and potential for interference and contention always present with wireless communication are clearly illustrated.
Perhaps I should point out that these pictures are just static shots of the dynamic spectra that appear on my screen. It's interesting to watch that information as it changes because it imparts an enhanced impression of what's actually happening.
What might we conclude here? It's certainly possible to identify different communities in a society and their most likely activities at any given time. You can see where money is being generated, important information is held, and where commercially sensitive activities are being undertaken.
Perhaps more importantly, you can see where the bright young minds of the future are being shaped and tested by the latest technology. These youngsters are going to arrive in the workplace all trained, fired up, ready to go, and with different attitudes and expectations.
The really telling experiment in another decade will be to see if the spectrum shown in Figure 4 has mutated to something looking far more like Figure 2.


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Crispy Polenta Salad/
I know I can't be the only one who craves fresh salads and raw veggies as soon as the weather starts to warm up. Isn't it incredible that we innately have that response to nourish ourselves with what's seasonal?
I've been eating this salad for a few years now. It's one of our absolute faves. The inspiration for it came from a fellow nutritionist, Debora Palmieri, who is all about plant-based eating. I highly recommend checking out her website & following her on social media because she posts some truly beautiful meals.
There is no such thing as a boring salad in our household. It boggles my mind that anyone could think that a salad is boring when there is such a wide variety of ingredients to play around with. Take a leap, stray from the traditional iceberg lettuce (hello! no nutrients), carrot, celery base and store-bought salad dressing. It's actually super simple to make your own dressing at home and so much healthier for you. Have fun with your salads, play around with different veggies like green beans, artichoke hearts, spiral sliced beets, radishes and what's more summery than adding fresh fruit from time to time such as berries and watermelon?!
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When creating your salad, the trick is to add a star ingredient that really shines - something that takes it to that next level. In this Crispy Polenta Salad, it goes without saying that the polenta is the star. It's the main attraction. It really is that element that tastes super sinful BUT I promise you, it's not!
These little polenta bites taste deep fried (in the best way possible like french fries) but they're actually baked and then lightly broiled to get some of that beautiful caramel coloring on them. So a regular salad now becomes this mouth-watering entree with just one special ingredient.
Now, we don't eat a ton of corn products but when we do we always look for organic, NON-GMO - no excuses. I highly encourage you to do the same.
For the sake of simplicity, I purchase polenta that's ready-made. It should come in a tube and you can slice it or dice it up. Most grocery stores will carry ready-made polenta (again, just be sure it says NON-GMO such as Aurora brand).
Crispy Polenta Salad
Serves 2
1 package of ready-made polenta, diced up
5 Tbsp olive oil, divided
4-6 cups mixed greens
1/2 cucumber, sliced into 1/2 moons
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup fennel, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp garlic powder
sea salt & fresh black pepper
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
raw parmesan shavings (optional)
- Preheat oven to 425F and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Dice up polenta and in a large mixing bowl, toss it with 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 tsp garlic powder and a generous pinch of sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper.
- Spread polenta onto the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through. Then broil on high for about 5 minutes or until just slightly browned. BE VERY CAREFUL HERE. Keep an extra close eye on the bites as you broil - they will go from caramel to burnt in no time at all. Allow them to cool slightly before adding them to your salad.
- In the meantime, prepare your vegetables. Portion out your greens. Slice up the cucumber, quarter the tomatoes and thinly slice the fennel. Combine everything in a large salad bowl or divide into individual portions and plate.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 3 Tbsp of olive oil and 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar. Drizzle over the salad.
- Add crispy polenta bites to the salad and if desired, shave some fresh raw parmesan. Enjoy!
Tell me, what's your favourite rockstar item to take your salad next level? Share with me below!
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A body has been found under a bridge in Motueka, near Nelson this evening.
A police spokeswoman said they were notified at 5.55pm that a body had been found on Main Rd in Motueka.
She said the body is yet to be identified, and once it is next of kin will be notified.
Police are treating the death as unexplained, but they do not think it is suspicious.
The death will be referred to the coroner.
More to come.