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SKILL OF THE STUDENTS BY USING "PAIKEM" APPROACH with use IN FOCUS MEDIA
Lecturer : H. Cunong N. Suraja .Drs
By :
Nisa Hafitsa .M
English Education Program
Teaching and Education Faculty
Ibn khaldun University Bogor
Nowadays, English is learnt at elementary school, not only at junior high school but also senior high school. Teaching English for children needs specific method. As we know, children play most of their time. They learn to express their thoughts and feeling in speech and action. They need good situation to keep them learning. A friendly environment can make them get motivation in studying English, so teaching English at elementary school of course needs a different method and way. In teaching learning process, teacher should have interesting lesson for them and the lesson has to be presented an attractive way. The teacher must make the student active and fun in learning process.
If the students are not interested in the lesson, it will be very difficult to make them understand the lesson. The teacher should always be aware that the lack of interest would make the teacher fail in teaching. English teachers have to create an interesting atmosphere in teaching learning process because student's ability of learning English depends on their previous experience, and how the teacher attracts their feeling and interest. A teacher should prepare simple way to make students' interest in learning English.
To raise the students' interest in learning speaking, there is an approach called PAIKEM approach. PAIKEM approach can make student active, creative, innovative, effective and joyful learning.
Many methods are used in PAIKEM; there are teacher talk method, discussion method, demonstration method, role-play method, and stimulus method. Beside that PAIKEM use many source and media include environment to make learning become interesting, fun and effective. The writer uses PAIKEM approach as a way to make classroom activity more fun, and interesting to for practicing speaking.
Definition of Teaching
Teaching is education activity. Teaching helps someone how to do something and make them understand the new knowledge. Achieving new knowledge is the goal of teaching.
As H. Douglas Brown states: "Teaching is showing or helping someone to learn how to do something, giving instruction, guiding in the study of something; providing with knowledge, causing to understand." (2000:07)
Based on the statement above, in teaching there is an interaction process between teacher and students in the case of knowledge transferring. And the purpose of language teaching is also to improve the four language skill; speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Students should learn English in their earlier ages as foundation to get English at the next level of education. English is easy to learn at the early age especially in pronunciation. It is stated by Brown as follows: "That starting the physical skill at a young age is advantageous; the same should clearly be true of language with respect to pronunciation of a language. It is the wonder that children acquire authentic/ pronunciation while adults generally do not". (1987:46).
Studying English at elementary school has some benefits because the speech muscles of children are more flexible and still easier to get new words. It is stated by Allyn and bacon as Follows:
The ability to speak usually well established when children enter elementary school. Physiological development has reached the stage where the children have command of speech producing function in fact many children talk fluently. (1960:258).
Nowadays in the educational system in Indonesia, the students are introduced English when they are at the fourth grade at elementary school. The English subject at elementary school is not compulsory subject but as a local course. Although it is as a local course, the government regards English very important to be taught because English is a compulsory subject at SMP and SMA.
To teach English to the students of elementary school, the English teacher has emphasized the psychological development of the children. In learning English, the elementary students need more opportunity to be exposed. They like repetition, exploring and experimenting. The elementary students using all their senses get fully involved. The English teacher should motivate the students to learn English and to feel positive about English.
To teach English, an English teacher must have the capabilities in English. The English teachers should also master the materials and be able to express the idea clearly, and the English teachers must be creative in presenting the materials when they are teaching in front of class.
There are some cases that make the students stop from learning English. They are feeling uncomfortable, confused, tired, and bored. So, teaching English at elementary school needs a specific method and technique. The English teachers need the technique and method to attract the students to learn English.
Definition of Speaking
There are various definitions of speaking and one of them that the writer agrees with is from Jones, R (1989: 86) who defines speaking as "Speaking is a form of communication, so it is important that what you say conveyed in the most effective way."
Speaking is one of the basic skills that must be mastered by students since it is very important for them to communicate in the class or outside the class. They must practice it especially in learning teaching in order to be fluent, without an ability to speak, it would be impossible to have a natural communication among people.
In learning speaking, most of the students face difficulties such as lack of confidence, shyness, and silence that impede a natural communication. They often make mistake while trying to communicate in English. Students might have so many ideas to convey but such lacking have made them to utter or say what they suppose to say.
Speaking is one of the English skills that is taught in elementary school. Speaking is one of the language skills that has to be mastered by students in learning foreign language. Learning the language is learning how to speak
language. According to Nunan, "Success is measured in terms of the ability to carry out a conversation in the target language". (www.teaching –english.com).
Speaking is fundamental to human communication. In our daily lives, most of us speak more than write. According to Paul, "the students can listen to English at home, read English at home, and even write English at home. But, most of them have few opportunities to speak English at home". (2003;76). So that, speaking skill should be taught and practiced in the language classroom.
Dealing with speaking practice, Paul also says: the students need to speak, speak, and speak". (2003:78). To make the students learn to speak English, each of the students must have many opportunities to speak during the lesson. They need practice, practice, and practice. To be able to speak fluently in foreign language requires a lot of practice. The importance of practice speaking is put forward by Stern, H who mentioned that, "In language teaching, we must practice and practice, again and again, just watch a small child learning his mother tongue, he repeats over stage, he practice all the time", (1970:57-58). Practice and always practice will enable growing speaking ability.
Speaking is important to learn in the language classroom. According to Dixon in Petty et.al, "learning to read and write should not be made a sudden transition. These activities should be preceded, accompanied and followed by talk". (1918:299). But many students think that spoken English language is the most difficult to learn. The students have difficulties in expressing their ideas in English. The teachers have to motivate the students in learning English especially
in speaking skill. According to Forest, "you talk, write and draw pictures your smile, not frown, shrink and more your hands those are all ways in which you can communicate or send message to other people". (1989:4)
When the students enter English language classroom, they should enter a world of English. It should not be a world where they do the required practiced in English, but carry out genuine communication among them selves or with us. The teacher wants the students to speak English. The students may easily lapse into speak English, if the activities are not clear or too difficult. So, the teacher needs to make sure that activities are clear, not too difficult, and fun.
Being able to communicate means being able to use English to express genuine thoughts and feelings. According to Paul, to prepare the students to communicate, the teacher need to concentrate on the followings:
- Introducing and practicing English in ways that feel meaningful to the students, such as in games, in situations where the students genuinely want to express themselves.
- Practicing new patterns in combination with the other patterns the students have learned.
- Giving the students many opportunities to speak out.
- Giving the students confidence to speak out in front of others.
- Using English accompany by mime and gesture. (2003-77).
As one of the language skill, speaking must be studied by the students to improve their English. Here are the aims of speaking for the English learners:
- To active and extend the Lerner's linguistics competence.
- To increase their confidence in using spoken English
- To develop their ability to analyst and evaluate spoken performance
- To sharpen their strategic competence in face to face interaction.
Based on the aims above, speaking are very essential factors in learning a language. Therefore, the students must master speaking because it enables the students to communicate.
Method of Speaking
Some methods used in teaching speaking are:
a. Audio lingual method
In audio lingual method, teacher must create the students to be able use the target language by using habit formation models of learning.
In a typical audio lingual lesson, the following procedures would be observed:
1. Students first hear a model (either read by teacher or on tape) containing the key structures that are focused of the lesson. They are repeating each line of the dialogue individually and in chorus.
2. The dialogue is adapted to the student's interest or the situation, through changing certain key words. This is acted out by the students.
3. Certain key structures from the dialogue are selected use as the basic for pattern drills of different kinds.
4. The students may refer to their text book, and follow-up reading, writing or vocabulary activities based on the dialogue may be introduced.
5. Follow-up activities may take place in the dialogue laboratory where further dialogue and drill work is carried out.
b. communicative language teaching
Communicative approach is an approach used in language teaching that aims is to make the students have communicative competence, as stated by Brown, "the communicative approach in language teaching starts from a theory of language communication. The goal of language teaching is communicative competence". (1987:69)
Some of the characteristics of this communicative view of language are as follows:
1. Language is a system for the expression of meaning.
2. The primary function of language is for interaction and communication.
3. The structure of language reflects it's functional and uses.
4. The primary units of language are not merely in grammatical and structural features, but categories of functional and communicative meaning.
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Definition of PAIKEM approach
PAIKEM approach can make student active, creative, innovative, effective and joyful learning.
- Innovative learning is ideas; technique and etc which is have a new quality.
- Creative learning means using new creation or different from before. So the teacher be able to create varieties learning activities so can fulfill kinds of range of students ability.
- Effective learning means achieving target of the basic of competence which has constant.
- Joyful learning is joyful situation given by teachers so the students can be focused with deeply attention to the process learning so they have deep attention.
Based on the statement above the teacher must create a condition, so the students can be active in asking, building ideas, and doing activity directly by experience, and students will be able to be responsible in their learning process. In learning process there is innovative learning to build ideas, and new quality of knowledge. And the teacher makes a joyful learning which can make students to l pay their full attention in the learning process.
Active and joyful condition is not enough if learning process is not effective, and it can be not resulted to what the students achieve in after learning process directly, because learning have learning purpose to achieve. If the learning is only active and joyful but is not effective, therefore learning process just only like play.
The characteristic of PAIKEM:
The characteristic of PAIKEM there are:
- Student centered
- Joyful learning
- Competency based learning
- Mastery learning
- Continous learning
According Depdiknas (2005) about the important things in teaching learning PAIKEM:
- Understanding students' characteristics
- Knowing Students' personality
- Making students' attitude more organized
- Improving critic, and creative thinking, and solving problem skill
- Improving class room situation as entering learning environment
- Using environment for the source
- Giving good feed back to increase learning activity
- Differing physical and mental active
Many methods are used in PAIKEM: there are teacher talk method, discussion method, demonstration method, role play method, and stimulus method.
A. Conclusion
Based on the result of teaching speaking through discussion method to improve the students speaking activity ,the writer made some conclusion as follows:
1. The students speaking skill through discussion method achieved better than the ones taught without discussion method. It is proven by the mean result of skill the first ones achieved 85 and second ones 56,5.
2. The teaching speaking skill through discussion method influenced positively toward the result of the students speaking skill. Based on the counting of distribution of sampling test, than t-table is 2,04 and t-counted is 42,66. So, t-counted is higher than t-table. It means that H is rejected.
3. Based on the result of the questioner, discussion method is exciting so that the students were interested in getting involved with speaking activity. There are 97% of the students think that speaking is important to learn. There are 3% of the students find enough difficulties in learning speaking. Discussion method makes them enthusiastic and interest to learn speaking.
B. Suggestion
The suggestions presented here are expected to be useful in getting a better goal in teaching English as a foreign language.
Brown, H. Douglas. 1987. Principles of Language Learning and Teaching Second Edition. New Jersey: Practice Press
Brown, H. Douglas. 2000. Principles of Language Learning and Teaching Fourth Edition. New York: Addison Wesley Longman Inc
Hornby, A.S. 2000. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. New York: Oxford University Press
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Daydreams - 15 Old Iron Rigs We'd Like To BuildPosted in Features on August 20, 2013
Have you ever wanted to build a classic 4x4? We certainly have. As a matter of fact, we spend a lot of time daydreaming about it when we should be working.
First, let's define a classic 4x4, or old iron, or vintage, or whatever you want to call 'em. Most U.S. states consider a vehicle to be a classic when it is over 20 years old. Since we're knee-deep in 2013, this means a vehicle manufactured in 1993 or prior qualifies.
In this story the Four Wheeler staff weighs in with our top five choices (in order) of classic rigs we'd like to build. Some are no surprise, but some are relatively obscure. Some are large, and some are small. Some are weird (like us), and some are not. Some we'd almost totally rebuild, while others we'd leave almost stock.
So, read on and learn which classic rigs we'd like to build. Hopefully, this info will inspire you to build up your own classic 4x4.
John Cappa, Editor
5. '67-'72 GM Truck/'69-'72 K5 Blazer/Jimmy
I like the body lines of the early round-fendered GM trucks. There is nothing wrong with the later square-fendered trucks, in fact I own one, and they make better projects because they have more desirable and more common parts on them. It's just that the round-fendered versions stand out, so much so that these 4x4s fetch a premium today. Personally, I'd look for a shortbed pickup truck or the Blazer/Jimmy. The longbeds are still cool, but they just don't have the same appealing dimensions to me. Since these trucks enjoy the early GM drivetrain parts that virtually snap together like Legos, pretty much any V-8 and transmission combo is a winner, or can be changed around to be one very easily.
4. '73-'79 Ford F-series/'78-'79 Bronco
I wanted a version of this series of Ford truck to be my first vehicle. I still think they are great looking trucks with fantastic drivetrain parts. I have had my eye on a white '78 or possibly a '79 stepside 4x4 that has been sitting in a guy's yard for about 15 years. I pass by it nearly every time I go to the desert. It hasn't moved but once or twice in that time (that I know of), and it has had a "For Sale" sign on it for as long as I can remember. I really need to stop and check it out more closely. Unlike many of my other selections, these trucks are pretty much turnkey with decent engines, great transmissions, great transfer cases, and great axles. Plenty of easy bolt-on upgrades, suspension lift kits, and more are available for these trucks.
3. '47-'53 Chevy Truck
You have to be a pretty handy welder and fabricator to make use of one of these trucks. They were never offered as a production 4x4, but who cares! The original drivetrain and suspension are pretty much worthless anyway, and in reality so is the frame, but I really like the older rounded and swoopy truck designs. The cab is much smaller than today's fullsize trucks so you can fit on some pretty tight trails yet still have a roof and steel doors. The huge front fenders and stepside beds lend a hand when fender trimming to keep the truck low and fit big tires. I saw one of these trucks rockcrawling in Arizona in the late '90s, when everyone else had CJs and YJs. It looked so cool, unusual, and original that I vowed to someday build one for wheeling. I almost always stop and drool when I see a clapped-out version for sale on the side of the road, which is pretty common in the Southwestern states. Hide a fuel-injected small-block V-8, or even a modern LS powerplant under the patina hood along with all of the other common trail-worthy drivetrain accoutrements, and you'll have a sweet 4x4 that stands out from the sea of overly modified '07-present Wranglers.
2. '55-'59 Studebaker E Series Truck
I like them for the same reasons I like the '47-'53 Chevy truck. They are slightly less common, but basket cases usually congregate in a collector's yard. All you have to do is talk the guy out of one of them. None of the drivetrain or suspension is useful for trail work, and it's likely that the frame is worthless too, unless you are willing to reinforce it with a full bumper-to-bumper custom cage or other method. Be prepared to weld and fabricate pretty much everything when you convert it to 4x4 because few were offered with a T-case and driving front axle.
1. '42-'53 Flatfender Jeep
What can I say—I'm a sucker for early CJs. Not so much in the stock form (although they can be fun), but I really like to see well thought-out, low-slung versions that have not been molested with butch modifications like comp-cut fenders, stereos, and hood scoops. I like to see the factory body lines hiding in clever workmanship that allows the small tub to fit bigger tires and wheels, a modern fuel-injected V-6, a granny-geared manual transmission, and heftier axles, among other things. You can almost build one from scratch using aftermarket parts, so anything from grilles to body tubs and taillights to transmissions are still available. Another plus is that they don't take up a lot of space and are super easy to work on, so they make great father-son/daughter projects, even in a single-car garage or carport!
Ali Mansour, Technical Editor
5. Willys Pickup
If we are basing our picks strictly on looks, the '40s-'60s-era Willys pickups are some of my favorites. I'm actually not all that crazy about the stock powertrain, frame, or axles, so if you ditched all of that, it wouldn't upset me a bit. I simply love the lines and cab on the old Willys pickups. There have been numerous Willys truck build variations over the years (some even featured here). I would love to outfit one with a modern 5.3L V-8, TH400, NP241 transfer case, and a set of full-float 1-ton axles. Slide on some 40-inch cleats and you have a truck that not only looks great, but performs awesome.
Sure, when wheeling a classic, you always run the risk of destroying a panel or the entire hard-to-replace rig. Wheeling a well-built piece of history is sometimes worth the risk. Besides, with a little know-how and time you can have a fully-built Willys pickup for far less than the price of a brand new, optioned-out Wrangler.
The '60s-'70s-era M35A2 (also known as the Deuce-and-a-Half) is one of the cheapest and most rugged trucks you can purchase. It ranks as one of my all-time favorite classic American-military machines (just behind the Willys flatfender). The 13,000-pound Deuce has a loyal enthusiast following—and for good reason. The Deuce's immense size and weight keep them from being ideal trail rigs, but they are excellent platforms for someone looking to create a custom camper and tow rig. Would I want to drive a Deuce cross-country with my Jeep in tow? Heck no! But a day's drive out of state is not out of the question.
Three 2½-ton Rockwell axles and twelve tires mean you have traction for days and stability for towing an extra-heavy rig. The turbocharged, multi-fuel rigs offer pep and oil burning versatility, so you can be green and badass at the same time! If you want to give yours a more modern edge, you can upgrade the tires with some 44-inch military take-offs and plumb in air-assist steering to make driving duties easier. If you have the room (which you will need lots of), a Deuce is a great and inexpensive addition to the 4x4 enthusiast fleet.
3. Mercedes-Benz Unimog
Another war-era favorite is the Mercedes-Benz Unimog. With tremendous ground clearance courtesy of portal axles, the Unimog is more farm tractor than daily driver. Replacement parts aren't the easiest to come by, but the early gas-powered 404 models keep popping up on the web for less than $5,000. I would ditch the stock Mercedes engine in the 404 and upgrade it with a later-model V-8 that has more readily available parts.
Since the axles are already fitted with selectable lockers and you have a host of low gear options, I would focus on upgrading the tires and possibly adding hydro-assist steering. Like the M35A2, there is a variety of bed options. I've owned a troop carrier and ambulance version of the 404. The ambulance box was a cool novelty and great storage bin, but the troop carrier was less of a chore to drive. The drum brakes are less than desirable, so a custom disc conversion would be nice as well. Still not sure how well a modified Unimog would work off-road? Spend a little time on YouTube looking at the 'Mogs work, and you will quickly become a believer.
2. '66 -'77 Ford Bronco
It came with a V-8, Dana 44 front, 9-inch rear, and a removable top. What more could you want? The '66-'77 Ford Bronco is an icon in its own right, and something we wish was still around today to give the Wrangler a run for its money. What we now refer to as the early Bronco has the DNA of what makes a great wheeling machine. Unlike modern rigs where you have to ditch the factory axles, engine, and most of the suspension, the early Bronco just needs a few aftermarket goodies and it's raring to go.
I prefer the '71½-'77 models, since those year ranges were fitted with the stronger Dana 44 front axle. With a coil-sprung front and leaf-sprung rear, the Bronco's suspension is easy to mod, though you don't need much lift to run a large tire. Most early Bronco purists wince at the idea of trimming fenders on the classic horse, but it's the best way to keep them low and usable off-road. Add fuel injection to the 302ci V-8, a set of lockers, 37s, and some rocker protection, and you have the makings of one wild horse. No matter if you are just looking for a cool rig to see the back country or hit the rocks, the early Bronco is a great choice.
1. '85 Toyota Pickup
I have a hard time looking at anything from the '80s and calling it a classic, but considering a truck built in 1983 is now 30 years old, I guess I can start lumping them in. The late '70s to mid '80s were some of the best years for Toyota pickups. Sure, the Tacoma is a great modern-day machine, but the Toyota mini-trucks of old had everything you need. If I had to narrow my classic truck pick down to one for the Toyota brand, it would be the highly sought-after '85 pickup.
The '85 Toyota pickup marks a few important milestones for Toyota. One of the more notable was the shift away from carburetors to fuel injection. Another turning point that we were sad to see was '85 would be the last year of the solid-front axle. Today, the aftermarket support for these trucks is as strong as ever. While the inline-four 22R-E isn't the most powerful powerplant, gearing upgrades to the transfer case and differentials make it very livable on- and off-road.
It doesn't take much to make the classic mini-trucks competent wheelers. In fact, a mild lift, 35s, lockers, and a gearing upgrade is more than enough to get you going on some challenging terrain. For added flare, I'm a fan of bobbing the bed to increase the departure angle. Overall, you can't really go wrong with the '85 Toyota truck, even if it is a little slow.
Ken Brubaker, Senior Editor
5. '60-'66 Chevy Pickup/Suburban
There's just something about the lines of these vehicles that appeal to me in a big way. These trucks have a brawny look and scream rugged. In a perfect world I'd find either a ¾-ton stepside 4x4 pickup or a ¾-ton Suburban 4x4 (though I'd be happy with a ½-ton Suburban 4x4 like the one pictured here). If I could find one with the optional 327ci V-8 engine I'd just add fuel injection, headers, dual exhaust, and call it a day under the hood. A pair of Dana 60s and an ARB Air Locker in each diff would help it wheel reliably and elegantly. It doesn't really need it due to its good ground clearance and approach angle, but I'd add a set of 35-inch tires and a few inches of lift. Just enough lift so the tires wouldn't hit the body, but no more (it's a boxy body style, so a lot of lift would just make it look weird). I definitely wouldn't want to carve up the body because it's a crime to hack up a classic rig like this.
4. '86-'92 Jeep Comanche MJ
The Comanche is my choice for a compact pickup used for daily commuting and weekend wheeling. The pickup bed offers the functionality I need and the smaller overall exterior size makes it a great trail rig. There are so many things to like about the Comanche, including the flexy, coil-spring four-link front suspension (similar versions of this suspension appeared under the Grand Cherokee WJ, Cherokee XJ, and Wrangler TJ), which was bolted to a good 'ol solid front axle. If I were to build a Comanche (preferably a '92 model) I'd acquire one with the awesome 4.0L six-cylinder engine and I'd massage it with some mild mods. I may be old school, but I like my Jeep engines with the cylinders in single file, standing at attention. I would ditch the factory axles and install Dana 44 axles with an Eaton E-Locker in each. I'm not one to focus on aesthetics, but I'd swap on the front end of a '97-'01 Cherokee XJ and I'd paint the entire rig matte tan.
3. '67-'72 GM Pickup/ '69-'72 K5 Blazer/Jimmy
These trucks are the definition of a classic vehicle. The stunning exterior design is simple and uncluttered and they're fitted with a solid front axle. I'd like to find a longbed pickup with the 396ci or 402ci engine and a manual transmission. I believe this combo would make a good weekend wheeler and work truck. I'd like to find a K5 with a 350ci engine and manual transmission. I'm a classic vehicle purist to a degree, but I'd go wild with modifications on one of these given the opportunity (and the winning lottery ticket.) I'd re-power it with a 6.6L Duramax turbodiesel LML engine and use the Allison 1000 six-speed automatic transmission. I'd install a limited-slip differential in each Dynatrac ProRock 60 axle and swap the front leaf springs to a four-link coilover setup.
2. '76-'80 International Scout II Terra
I've owned two International Scout II SUVs, but I really want to build a Scout II Terra pickup. They're basically a Scout Traveler made into a truck. The Traveler was a longer version of the Scout II and it had a wheelbase of 118 inches as opposed to the Scout II's 100-inch wheelbase. One of the things that made the Terra so unique was that it came with a removable fiberglass hardtop. The Terra pictured here belonged to my brother-in-law. The majority of these trucks had the IH 345ci V-8 engine and all had a simple leaf-spring suspension. I have a lot of respect for bone-stock Terra pickups, and if one was in my driveway I'd be happy for the rest of my life. However, I've always wanted to go nuts modifying a Terra. I'd fit it with an International/Navistar 4.5L Power Stroke V-6 turbodiesel engine (gotta keep it IH-powered!), which is basically a 6.0L Power Stroke engine with two cylinders removed. Butted up to that would be a TorqShift 5R110W transmission. Dana 60s would be mated to a four-link coilover suspension up front and longer-than-stock leaf-spring suspension out back. No body mods would be allowed, and I'd recreate the Rallye package visual look, just because.
1. '89-'93 Dodge Ram W250
Before Dodge decided to make the Ram pickup look like a semi-truck, there was the first-generation Ram, and it was produced from 1981 through 1993. Some may think this generation of Ram is blah, but I like its bones and there's a good foundation to work with. I'd most like to build an '89-'93 Cummins-powered rig, preferably an extended cab model with a manual transmission. The 12-valve, direct-injection, turbocharged engine is refreshingly simple, reliable and capable in stock form, and there's a ton of mods available for it in the aftermarket. I'd add just enough lift to clear a set of 33-inch tires, limited-slip differentials to the factory axles, a fifth-wheel trailer hitch, winches front and rear, gobs of full perimeter LED lighting, and black wheels. Oh, and I'd de-chrome it, especially that glaring front grille. I love the honest simplicity of these trucks.


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Chris -- can you please share some of the techniques on how you got her to this point?
Chris Fraize wrote:Hello Marine (I don't know your real name.),
Training and technique varies from dog to dog, situation to situation and handler to handler. It can be VERY difficult to try to explain (over the internet) what I did with Adrian or how you (or anyone) could apply it to their dog. I can tell you I am NOT a cookie cutter trainer and I always try to see things from the dogs point of view.
I prefer to teach "Hands on". Show and tell, if you will. Mostly my training has to do with "reading" the dog then applying or teaching in a way the dog can understand. When the handler "explains" in the correct manner things can be understood by the dog more quickly and easily. Dogs are very efficient. If you can get them see that it is easier to do things your way, they will almost always succeed! When they succeed, everyone is happier!
There are so many training and behavior posts I would like to help with but it can be dangerous to give advice over the Internet. Things can be easily misinterpreted and applied incorrectly. I wish some of these folks lived closer. I love to help. I hope this (kind of) answers your question!
Safe training,
Chris Fraize
Hoyden wrote:I am really looking forward to the Seminar in May.
Me and the other CT PBT members may have to start a once or twice a month car pool to Maine.
Marinepits wrote:I don't have anyone to watch the other dogs that weekend, dammit.
SisMorphine wrote:Marinepits wrote:I don't have anyone to watch the other dogs that weekend, dammit.
Scrounge someone up!! I found someone to cover the whole damn kennel, and Wally (and Venus if she's still here), you can find someone for 3 dogs
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Martha Speaks "The Penguin Always Rings Twice/The Martha Code" The Penguin Always Rings Twice - Someone keeps stealing the zoo's peanut supply. All clues point to Jeffy the elephant, but Martha and Skits are determined to prove his innocence. Can their crack crime-fighting team - a lemur, a bat, a penguin, a baby tiger, and Jeffy - help them outwit the thieves? Vocabulary: (E) mystery, clue, culprit, hunch, motive (I) first, second, next, last, after. D
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NOVA "Hubble's Amazing Rescue" A shuttle crew heads to the Hubble Space Telescope in spring 2009 to perform the first-ever-in-space repairs of Hubble's defective instruments. The task requires ingenious engineering fixes and the most intensive spacewalk in NASA history. From training to launch, NOVA presents the inside story of the mission and the extraordinary challenges faced by the crew members.G
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Rick Steves' Europe "Cinque Terre: Italy's Hidden Riviera" Rick samples village life, fishing for anchovies at midnight, savoring pesto, picking grapes, cheering on cliff divers, and visits quarries where Michelangelo selected marble.G
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Smart Travels - Pacific Rim With Rudy Maxa "Vancouver & Victoria, British Columbia" As Canada's door to the Pacific Rim, Vancouver is a vibrant mix of European heritage and Asian cultures. In this vital, young and dynamic city Rudy explores the mix of cultures that inspires world-class cuisine, a spirited night life and modern Asian shopping centers. Nature is ever present and Rudy visits a temperate rainforest and rides a gondola to the top of a mountain just minutes from downtown. D
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The Desert Speaks "Beyond The Asphalt Part 2" Interstate highways allow for quick trips, but they also provide a gateway to some of the most amazing places you'll ever visit. Host David Yetman travels by foot, car, bike, and motorcycle to examine the caves of Kartchner Caverns State Park, the historic sites of Tombstone, the Sandhill Cranes of Sulphur Springs Valley and the "Wonderland of Rocks" in the Chiricahua Moutains. D
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Ciao Italia "Exquisite Plums/Susine Squisite" The plums are ripe for the picking at Butternut Farm, and Mary Ann takes to the ladder to gather a bushel full for her kitchen, where she creates a moist and tender Fresh Plum Tart topped with a dizzying spiral of sliced prunes and then creates a moist and tender Dried Prune Cake that melts in your mouth. D
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Taste of History "Pirates Get Their Due" At the end of the 17th Century, Port Royal in Jamaica was awash in pirates, including famous Captain Morgan. Their endless partying suddenly came to a stop when an earthquake gobbled up the tawdry town. Chef Walter visits Port Royal, to see the amazing intact underwater city, then cooks on the Rio Grande river, as the Arawaks have done for centuries. D
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Simply Ming "Iris Tsai & Roasting Whole Birds" SIMPLY MING drops into the heart of Napa Valley, where some of the best grapes are grown, producing some of the best wines around. Ming is joined in the kitchen by his mom, Iris Tsai. Together they cook on they fly, showing how to master cooking whole birds on the grill. D
10:00 am
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "Bistro-Style Steak and Potatoes" Test cook Bridget Lancaster shows Chris how to make the five-star meal at home and serves it with Potato Galette. And finally, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for wine openers. D
10:30 am
Around The House with Matt and Shari "What's My Style?" Matt and Shari tackle the basics of decorating and home projects. They start with a basic lesson in decorating styles and how to create your own style. Then, Matt shows how to build your own work bench. D
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Austin City Limits "Randy Newman" Songwriting legend Randy Newman takes the stage with a selection of his greatest hits.G
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Sesame Street "Princess Show" Abby, Rosita and a penguin are going to play princesses. First, they decide to dance. Rosita leaps high into the air. D
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Dinosaur Train "Dinos A to Z, Part 1, The Big Idea/Dinos A to Z, Part 2, Spread The Word" While riding the Dinosaur Train with Buddy and Mom, Tiny gets the idea to gather all the dinosaurs in the `Dinosaurs A to Z' song for a picnic at Troodon Town. The Conductor agrees, and the Train starts picking up dinosaurs, as Tiny and Buddy help keep track of how many of the different species have come on board, and where they are on the dinosaur A to Z list. The Dinosaur Train continues traveling around the Mesozoic picking up more and more dinosaurs that are in the `Dinosaurs A to Z' song, on the way to a picnic at Troodon Town. D
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Super Why! "The Twelve Dancing Princesses" Whyatt's family is acting very sneaky and he wants to know why! The Super Readers waltz into the story of the Twelve Dancing Princesses - who are acting just as secretive. The Super Readers may be hot on the trail of the Princesses to discover what they're concealing, but will Whyatt uncover what his family is hiding? Educational Objectives: To learn about the fun of the unexpected, play with the alphabet and identify the letters W-I-N-D. In addition, young viewers will practice the magic of spelling, and use the power to read to change the story!. D
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Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! "Flower Power/Snowman's Land" Flower Power - Sally's mom has a cold, so Sally wants to pick her some colorful flowers to make her feel better. The Cat in the Hat takes Nick and Sally to the forest of Flora-Fah-Zoom where they meet three different creatures that all depend on flowers to live. Sally decides to make her mother a picture of their adventure in Flora-Fah-Zoom instead of picking a flower that animals need in order to survive. D
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Wild Kratts "Raptor Roundup" Martin and Chris challenge themselves to ID as many hawks, eagles, owls, falcons and vultures as they can. But the evil endangered species chef, Gaston Gourmand has his own plan for the raptors and has been capturing them all in his quest to find the tastiest bird wing. Will the Wild Kratts team succeed in rescuing the raptors before they become Gourmand's next gourmet delicacy? They'll have to use everything they know about classification and birds of prey - to round up the raptors and return them to where they belong - living free and in the wild!. D
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Sara's Weeknight Meals "Sandwich Night" Who doesn't love a sandwich? Sara's are hearty and juicy and a snap to prepare and serve. Make your own easy Beer Bread, then stuff it with super easy cheaters like Pulled Chicken Barbecue and Pickled Cucumbers you make yourself. Fried Catfish BLTs bulk up the traditional sandwich with some crunchy fish filets and tricked-up basil mayonnaise. D
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Rick Steves' Europe "Edinburgh" Edinburgh is the historical and cultural heart of Scotland. We'll explore the castle, peek at the new parliament, dabble in the local literature, sip a little Scotch, get wrapped up in a kilt, and then stowaway on Her Majesty's yacht Britannia.G
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Live from the Artists Den "Kid Rock" "The Kid" met "The King" on a snowy night in Memphis, when Kid Rock delivered an epic performance at Graceland. Following a historic, acoustic jam session with his band, Twisted Brown Trucker, in the Jungle Room at Elvis Presley's mansion, Rock played a 15-song set in the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum. From breakthrough hits like "Cowboy" and "Bawitdaba" to his recent anthems "Born Free" and "Rock n Roll Jesus" (tossing in a bit of Elvis's "Burning Love" for good measure), the Detroit rocker gave the invitation-only audience of 300 a definitive look at a remarkable career -- from inside the walls of rock-and-roll's greatest landmark. D
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When I announced the birth of my second son just hours after his arrival, I thanked my midwives, my doula, and my mom (who had graciously opened up her home for my homebirth). But, I should have also thanked Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein, the executive producer and director, respectively, of the 2008 documentary The Business of Being Born, as it was only by watching their film that I learned enough about my options for birth to know that I didn't want to give birth again in a hospital, as I had when my first son was born. (Fortunately, I finally got to thank Lake yesterday in this interview.)
As packed as the film was with information on obstetrical and midwifery practices, viewers let Lake and Epstein know that they wanted even more information on topics like doulas and VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean)… Hence the creation of More Business of Being Born, a follow-up four-part DVD series coming this October, to help expectant parents learn more about the world of birthing options available to them.
Plus: Brand-New Q&A with Ricki Lake on Birth, BOBB & Her Legacy
Unlike The Business of Being Born, which was shown in movie theaters across the country, this DVD series will be available through retail, movies on demand, iTunes, etc., and will skip the theaters. Sadly, Lake and Epstein were unable to get funding for this project—so they've launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise a minimum of $100,000 to help finish, market and distribute the films. They've got less than a week until the end of the campaign, on July 14, to raise as much money as they can, to help educate as many expectant and soon-to-be-expectant parents as they can—and the more money they can raise, the more women they can reach. Want to help? Visit their Kickstarter campaign to donate even as little as $1 (but they've got some awesome thank-you gifts for pledges starting at low as $5).
Here's a quick glimpse of what's to come in the new series:
DVD 1: Down on The Farm: Conversations with Legendary Midwife Ina May Gaskin Epstein and Lake visit with pioneer midwife Ina May Gaskin at The Farm in Summertown, Tennessee. Includes conversations with actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Christy Turlington Burns.
DVD 2: Special Deliveries: Celebrity Mothers Talk Straight on Birth Celeb moms like Laila Ali, Gisele Bundchen, Cindy Crawford, Alanis Morissette, and Molly Ringwald discuss their birth stories.
DVD 3: Explore Your Choices: Birth Centers, Doulas & C-Sections An examination and explanation of the role of doulas, the advantages of birth centers and the rising rate of c-sections in the U.S. (up to 50% of births in some hospitals) and Brazil (over 99% of births in some private hospitals).
DVD 4: The VBAC Dilemma: What Your Options Really Are A look at the hot-button issue of VBAC—if it's safe for mothers with a previous c-section to try for a vaginal birth the next time around—and the stories (both successful and not) of women who attempt it.
And, beginning August 1, 2011, the four-part series can also be purchased as an online, streaming rental. You can visit thebusinessofbeingborn.com to view the series for a limited time before it is available to the public. The rental schedule is as follows:
- August 8 – August 21, 2011: Down on The Farm
- August 22 – September 4, 2011: Special Deliveries
- September 5 – September 18, 2011: Explore Your Choices
- September 19 – October 2, 2011: The VBAC Dilemma
Have you seen The Business of Being Born? What was your reaction to it?


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'Coastal Connections' program lecture set for Thursday
The Ships of the Sea Museum will host a lecture on the threats to the Georgia coast at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the north garden.
University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography professor Clark Alexander will present the lecture. He will discuss coastal hazards relevant to Georgia, such as tropical storms, sea level rise and more.
The talk is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Michael Sullivan at Skidaway Institute at 912-598-2325 or Brittany Tufts at the Ships of the Sea Museum at 912-232-1511.
Friends of Bluffton Dog Park meetings
The Friends of Bluffton Dog Park will meet at 7 p.m. Sept 9 and Oct. 7 at the Bluffton library. For more information, contact Cheryl Raugh, group president, at 815-2333.
High Holy Day services at Congregation Beth Yam
Congregation Beth Yam will hold High Holy Day services. The High Holy Days start Aug. 31 at 10 p.m. This special service will be preceded by a reception at 8 p.m. and a discussion led by Rabbi Brad Bloom at 9 p.m. On Sept. 1, there will be a Teshuvah bike ride at 4 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah observances will begin at sundown Sept. 4, with an evening service at 8 p.m. On Sept. 5, morning services will begin at 10 a.m. There will be a family service at 2 p.m., followed by a Tashlich observance at Jarvis Creek Park at 3:30 p.m. There will be another service at 10 a.m. Sept. 6 for the second day of Rosh Hashanah.
Yom Kippur week begins with a service held at Six Oaks Cemetery at 10 a.m. Sept. 8. The Yom Kippur evening service will be held at 8 p.m. Sept. 13 at Congregation Beth Yam.
The morning Yom Kippur service will be held at 10 a.m. Sept. 14 followed by a family service at 2 p.m., an afternoon service at 3:30 p.m. and an evening Yizkor and Ne'ilah service at 5 p.m. A break-the-fast meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are required.
Congregation Beth Yam is located at 4501 Meeting Street on Hilton Head Island. For more information, go to www.bethyam.org or call 689-2178.
Fundraiser for Friends of Bluffton Dog Park
Ligato's Fine Jewelry is hosting a fundraiser for the Friends of Bluffton Dog Park during September. All proceeds from battery replacements will be donated to the group. Ligato's Fine Jewelry is located at 80 Baylor Drive in the Publix shopping center. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Blood drive Sept. 4
The Hospital Auxiliary of Coastal Carolina and Hilton Head Hospitals will sponsor a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 4 in Hilton Head Hospital's parking lot. The blood will be collected by The Blood Alliance, which is a nonprofit community blood bank.
All the collected blood stays in the community for use by local friends, family and neighbors. For more information, call 689-8246.
August AARP driver safety course
The AARP driver safety 6-hour course will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at Hidden Cypress. Learn how to deal with the realities and dangers of driving as people age. Find out about new laws, changes in the law, gated community and insurance requirements and to best deal with road reconstruction issues.
For insurance certification please bring your driver's license, your AARP number and lunch. The cost is $12 for members and $14 for non-members. For more information, call Joyce Tartow at 705-5692 or email firstname.lastname@example.com or sign in Pinckney Hall.
Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra to host kitchen tour
The League of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra is hosting a tour of six kitchens in Wexford and Long Cove from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 29. Each kitchen will host a chef featuring one of his renowned dishes.
Tickets are $40 per person. Tickets are available now by calling Fran Hubbell at 681-4635 or by going to www.hhso.org and downloading a reservation form. After Aug. 15, tickets will be available at Burke's Pharmacy and Le Cookery in Hilton Head and Markel's in Bluffton. Make checks payable to the HHSO and mail to the League of the HHSO, P. O. Box 6095, Hilton Head Island.
Hope Haven offers support group
Hope Haven of the Lowcountry is offering a support group for parents and caregivers of children who have been sexually or physically abused. Caregivers can share their experiences and gain insight and support from other caregivers who share similar experiences.
The group will meet weekly on Tuesdays from 12:30-1:30 p.m. and will be facilitated by a therapist. Hope Haven of the Lowcountry is located at 69 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort fourth floor of the Regions Bank building. The group is offered free of charge. To participate in the group or receive more information, please contact Marian Lindsey at 524-2256.
Free eye exams available
Med-I-Assist is providing free eye exams and single lens or bifocal glasses for low income people who do not have insurance or are otherwise unable to pay for them.
Med-I-Assist is located at 141 Goethe Road, Bluffton and is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The eye exams and glasses are only available through the Med-I-Assist approved optometrist and vision center. Call for an appointment at 757-4818.
Spanish books needed
Johanna Holm of the Barkin' Basement, a thrift shop in Ridgeland which helps to support the Jasper Animal Rescue Mission would like to offer more Spanish books to its customers. Anyone wishing to donate can call 717-2088 and the Barkin' Basement will arrange for a pick-up. The store is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Barkin' Basement is located at 10876 N. Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland.
Free balance screening and fall risk assessments
Hilton Head Hospital is offering a free balance screening and fall risk assessment for those 55 years old and older or any adult who has a fear of falling.
The balance screening and fall risk assessment consists of 15 activities which will help assess a person's risk of falling; performing activities related to standing, sitting and picking up objects.
The assessments take place from 2-4 p.m. at the Hilton Head Hospital outpatient rehabilitation center, 24 Bethea Drive on Tuesday and Sept. 17. To schedule an appointment, call 877-582-2737. Registration is required, walk-ins will not be permitted.
Volunteers in Medicine needs volunteers
Bluffton-Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine seeks volunteers. As a clinic that provides free health care to the uninsured, the services include general medical, gynecology, diabetic care, nutrition counseling, patient assistance programs and more.
The clinic is in need of additional doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, and administrative personnel. Qualified volunteers are needed to add to the staff. To volunteer, contact Karen Lavery at email@example.com or call 706-7090.


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Mr McCORMACK (Riverina) (10:14): The Personally Controlled Electronic Health Records Bill 2011 and Personally Controlled Electronic Health Records (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2011 provide a legislative framework required for the management of the personally controlled electronic health records system. The personally controlled electronic health records system is designed to be a secure electronic record of a patient's important health information. This will allow for the health information of a patient to be easily transferred between a patient's health practitioners, such as between a patient's general practitioner and a medical specialist.
In the current health system, a patient is required to repeat their medical history and information each time they visit a different clinician. This can lead to poor information flows, extra or duplicated tests, delays and potential errors. As the electronic health records will contain patient information, including past and current medical conditions, medications, allergies, discharge summaries from hospitals, Medicare information, as well as any information the patient would like to add about themselves, health practitioners will be able to help overcome some of the current issues the current health system experiences in the transfer of information.
You could say at present that the system is mired in duplicity and, as with anything bogged down with procedure and red tape, it is the ones at the end of the line—in this case, patients—who are affected the most. In fact, it has been forecast by leading global consulting firm, analysts Booz & Co., that by 2020 e-health capabilities could save up to $7.6 billion each year by reducing duplications and errors, improving productivity and enabling better adherence to best practice. This is across all facets of e-health and not just electronic health records. It is also reported that a full e-health program could help avoid up to 5,000 deaths annually once the system is in full operation. That is a staggering statistic.
Significantly, this system will be entirely opt-in, meaning that people will need to actively apply for a personally controlled electronic health record. They will then be able to deactivate and reactive their record at any point in time. It is also important to realise that the personally controlled electronic health record is not a centralised data collection system. As most information already exists in GP practices, chemists, pathology groups and hospitals, this new system will link these existing data sources around Australia and will display them in a single online portal, confidentially.
Control of which practitioners can access a patient's record is left completely in the hands of the patient, as it should be. Patients can choose to allow only their general practitioner to access the information or they can allow all their health practitioners to have access. Importantly, this will also mean patients will have their entire medical history available to them anywhere they go. A patient with a personally controlled electronic health record who becomes ill while travelling will have access to their full medical history and will be able to make this available for the doctor or emergency department they visit. That is so important, particularly when people go on holidays and, as we all know, things sometimes happen on holidays. And for families with children who may fall ill that will be a great advantage if they are able to access that sort of information anywhere, at any time, on a personally controlled health record system.
All data which a patient uploads onto their personally controlled electronic health record will be protected by the provisions of the 1988 Privacy Act and the Information Commissioner will have the powers to investigate any complaints or potential breaches of privacy. Whilst the information will be protected by these provisions, there is some issue with overlapping and confusing jurisdictions in the privacy arena based on the federal/state control of privacy provisions. It is yet to be seen how these concerns will be rectified and addressed, yet they must be fixed to give assurance to patients that anything they upload will remain private. Anything that is uploaded on their behalf will remain private. Patient confidentiality and trust in the system are paramount. In discussions with my constituents in the Riverina, they have stressed to me just how important this particular point is—that patient confidentiality must be absolutely paramount.
The coalition will not be opposing either of these bills and has always supported the concept of a shared electronic health record. Under the coalition government, computerisation of general practice increased from 17 per cent in 1997 to 94 per cent in 2007. This was achieved through a $740 million investment during those years. Whilst the coalition does not oppose these bills, there are some concerns which have been raised over the way in which the system is to be implemented.
The government has repeatedly stated that the personally controlled electronic health records will be able to take user registration from 1 July this year. Despite this assurance, the majority of industry experts and peak health bodies hold grave doubts that 1 July will be achievable. In fact, the President of the Australian Medical Association, Dr Steve Hambleton, said:
We predict it will be many years before the PCEHR becomes ubiquitous in health care.
The Australian Medical Association is also concerned that the medical profession will be lumped with the administrative burden of implementing the PCEHR system. Further:
'Our concern is that the PCEHR may add to the 'information chaos' apparent in today's medical practices … this phenomenon is one in which problematic information arrives from many sources and can impair physician performance, increase workload, and reduce the safety and quality of care delivered,' according to Dr Hambleton.
This legislation was introduced to the House only on the last sitting day of 2011, and like so many other Labor announcements the government proposes a major reform and then plays catch-up to meet its own deadline. A Senate inquiry on these bills is due to report today. This government is guilty of rushing through legislation without proper scrutiny, and these bills are no different.
It was only on 24 January 20102 that the National E-Health Transition Authority announced that work on primary care desktop software development at its test sites had been halted due to the discovery of 'technical incompatibilities across versions' and that there was 'potential clinical risk' if work continued using the specifications supplied. There are also well-founded concerns about the future costs of the personally controlled electronic health records and the ongoing funding for the National E-Health Transition Authority.
The government needs to be transparent about the future long-term costs of managing and operating this program and the future funding contribution through the Council of Australian Governments, COAG, for the National E-Health Transition Authority. The current funding agreement for the National E-Health Transition Authority is due to expire on 30 June 2012, the day before the personally controlled electronic health records go live on 1 July 2012. The Standing Council on Health has agreed to fund the National E-Health Transition Authority after 30 June 2012, but no details have been released as to the agreed level of funding. The government has allocated just $35 million per year over the next three years for e-health implementation.
The Medical Software Industry Association is rightly perturbed 'that there are severe penalties in place for breaches of the Act from 1 July 2012 although the rules are not determined and there will be very short periods of time for the parties to understand and establish procedures for compliance with complex new obligations'. Fundamental to this is the problematic policy decision not to provide incentives or recompense to system participants who are nevertheless expected to contribute extensively to the PCEHR and, while doing so, assume significant risk in the event of breaches.
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia joined the chorus of condemnation against the rushing through by Labor of this legislation. Presently there is no ability for a pharmacy to add a patient's medication history to the PCEHR and there is no strategy or process in place at this time to enable this to occur. The electronic transfer of prescriptions is a reality in both pharmacies and surgeries now, and as it stands about 3.2 million records could be added to the PCEHR weekly through this system. The Pharmacy Guild has fears that the national infrastructure required to underpin the uptake and adoption of the PCEHR will not be ready within suitable time frames to enable adequate use of the system. But does this matter to Labor? The Leader of the House likes to spruik about the number of pieces of legislation which this minority government has passed; it is one thing to pass bills, but it is another for them to be implemented in the wider world.
As the PCEHR is a technology based system, it dates very quickly and there is a notable silence from the government on the future costs. There has been no comment or discussion about the long-term costs relating to ongoing maintenance of the system, upgrades to the system or the provision of a help desk or support staff for the system. The government needs to advise what these costs are going to be or potentially could be. We cannot afford to end up like the United Kingdom, where £12 billion has been spent on its e-health record equivalent, started in 2005 and canned in late 2011.
Personally controlled e-health records are a step in the right direction for the future leading to an easier flow of information between patients and health practitioners. Ultimately this system will save lives. However, it is important that the government is clear from the outset on the costs of this system to ensure that it does not become an undue burden on the taxpayer and instead works towards the goals it has been established to achieve.


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This former A+ list entertainer (singer) does not do as much singing any longer but is still probably A list when she does it.
The rest of the time she acts.
Movies mostly.
She is also a world class complainer.
At an event last week where she was a guest she started changing the seating arrangements and said that she would never sit next to certain people and then she told the waiters that she wanted her dessert first and then hated the dessert so had them make it again and then again before finally getting up and walking out.
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2011-12 Had his third consecutive stellar season for the Beacons, playing in 24 games in Beacons Blue … Tied for fifth on UMass' roster with 17 points, matching his junior campaign … Totaled 12 assists and five goals … Attempted 30 shots while committing just two penalties on the year … Recorded two power-play goals and a +6 +/- rating … Registered at least one point in eight out of nine games between January 14-February 11 helping the Beacons go 6-2-1 … Tallied a trio of assists December 3 in an 8-3 win at the University of New England … Recorded a goal and an assist February 3 in the Beacons 5-4 win over number 4 Castleton State … Added an assist in the Beacons 2-1 victory over number one Norwich on January 14.
2010-11 Appeared in 23 games during his junior season with the Beacons ... Recorded a career-high 17 points and matched his career mark in assists with 11 ... Also set a new career-high in goals with six ... Scored a pair of goals in the November 23 game against Framingham State University ... Picked-up one goal and two assists against the University of Southern Maine on January 21.
2009-10 Over 23 games, recorded new career-highs in points (16), assists (11) and goals (5) to rank fourth overall on the team in points ... Was named the ECAC East Offensive Player of the Week for his play during the week of Nov. 23-29 where he recorded six points on three goals and three assists ... Opened the campaign on a four-game point streak, notching eight points over that span on four goals and four assists ... Registered a career-high four points with the game-winning goal and three assists in UMass Boston's 7-2 win over Stonehill on Nov. 28 ... Potted two goals on Nov. 24 vs. Framingham State ... Dished out two assists on Jan. 23 vs. New England College for his third multi-point outing of the year.
2008-09: Played in 24 games in a solid rookie campaign ... Ranked fourth on the team with nine assists ... Placed ninth among ECAC East freshman with 13 points ... Named ECAC East Rookie of the Week for the week of December 8-14 ... Owned a pair of three-game point-scoring streaks, including the first three games of the season, where he tallied four points ... Made his collegiate debut by scoring his first goal at Colby College on November 21 ... Netted a goal and added an assist vs. Framingham State College on November 25 ... Notched an assist vs. Babson College in the ECAC East Championship game on March 7 ... Committed just two penalties on the season.
Personal/High School: Played junior hockey for the Valley Junior Warriors of the Eastern Junior Hockey League, where he was named an All-Star ... Received four varsity letters at Redlands High School participating on the track and field team ... Named the Terriers Most Valuable Player and received the Coach's Award ... Competed in the All-Cities Belt League for the 4x400 race ... Born August 19, 1987 ... Son of Alan and Leslie Albert ... Majoring in pre-med/exercise health science ... Enjoys listening to music, eating, making sushi, running, watching television, playing table tennis and video games ... Competed for the UMass Boston outdoor track & field team last year.


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Turn off 2-Step Verification
Did your email client or applications stop working when you turned on 2-Step Verification? Don't fret -- you can get applications and devices that need access to your Google Account working again in minutes using application-specific passwords.
Turning off 2-Step Verification
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This project, completed in 2013, creates a lively new district at the heart of the southern end of University of Cincinnati's main campus. Featuring retail, restaurant, office and residential space, the U-Square at the Loop project will breathe new life into the neighborhood. With 161 market rate apartments, over 80,000- sf of retail space, 40,000- sf of office space, structured parking and an event lawn, the development will bring variety and vibrancy to the college town.
Located on a long vacant and derelict site, the development borders the University of Cincinnati set in the unique and historical neighborhood of Clifton Heights. This blighted site consists of four city blocks and the new buildings are planned to frame a new gathering space where students, residents, neighbors and faculty can enjoy a unique urban experience. Additional retail, garage and office space are being planned for subsequent phases of the project.


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Property just like the pictures. Quite a bit longer to get to the strip than anticipated but still very nice!
Our visit to Denver was wonderful and totally enhanced by our amazing accommodations. The apartment was beautifully appointed and spotless. We had plenty of room for two of us. The bathroom was huge and lovely. The ambiance was very welcoming and Walt was a fabulous host. Our location was perfect for walking to grocery stores, Starbucks, and great restaurants and bars. Really close to downtown and civic centers. We hope to stay there again.


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Let the line juggling commence!
In the wake of the Flames busy deadline, many are wondering what's going to happen with the various line combos. I figured I might as well throw my two cents in.
On forward, there's no question in my mind that Jokinen was acquired to be the club's #1 center – meaning, he's going to play with Jarome Iginla. I've written elsewhere that Keenan was clearly dissatisfied with the prior situation, frequently rotating a number of pivots through the number one slot between Iggy and Cammalleri (Lombardi, Conroy and sometimes Langkow or even Boyd).
Book it, even with the injuries depleting the rest of the roster. The questions that remain are: what does the rest of the lineup look like AND what will the match-ups be?
With Langkow, Bert and Bourque down, the second line is probably going to be a rotating hodge-podge of players in the interim. Boyd, Lundmark, Moss, Glencross and Conroy will all likely swim around together in a kind of 2nd/3rd line stew. Nystrom will also likely do duty here, although I think he'll be limited to a bottom 6 role.
If you pressed me, I'd guess:
Which, minus Moss, is a little scary but should be decent enough if carefully managed. That leaves:
and it wouldn't surprise me if this trio faced some stiffer competition in the short term. I assume Iginla's line will face the big boys, while Lundmark and Boyd will be reserved for the softest competition possible.
None of this is ideal. Jokinen is well known as a scorer, but the truth of matter is he's never done much at ES against anyone of note. In 06/07, his ESP/60 was 1.73 (worse than Bert but slightly better than Boyd) and he was playing middling competition for the Panthers in the SE Division. This season, his ESP rate is the same (1.72), again against sub-par opposition. Jokinen was also a minus player in both situations.
The point is, Jokinen hasn't been an ES outscorer during his career and he hasn't exactly played against heavy hitters. Most of this damage comes on the PP, and even then he's never been terribly efficient (PPP 4.88/60 in 06/07, 4.27/60 this year). Unless Jarome and Cammalleri can carry Jokinen at 5on5, he's likely to be a liability, at least until Langkow returns and Keenan can get some other trio out there against the big boys.
On defense, things are a little less clear cut. Leopold was a very capable shut-down defender during his time here, but he hasn't been employed in that capacity in Colorado and one wonders if he's able to play that role anymore. The temptation for fans and pundits is to pair Leo with Reggie again, but Im willing to bet Keenan will stick with his favored pairings going forward (Regehr-Aucoin, Phaneuf-Vandermeer, Sarich-X) and will rotate Leopold through the bottom two duo's the same way he did with Giordano (who Leo is technically replacing). Keenan doesn't have the same familiarity or golden memories of the Regehr-Leo pairing as many of us do, so he probably won't be impelled by sentimentality to give it another shot. At least, not right away.
As for who gets the boot upstairs this evening, I would guess Adam Pardy – the rookie played just 12:43 against the Sens whereas Vandermeer as up around the 20 minute mark.
That's just me guessing, of course, so we'll see how it goes this evening.
Update – Inside the Flames reports that the lines at the morning skate were:
* Michael Cammalleri-Olli Jokinen-Jarome Iginla
* Curtis Glencross-Craig Conroy-David Moss
* Eric Nystrom-Jamie Lundmark-Dustin Boyd
* Andre Roy-Warren Peters-(Kris Chucko, who is en route from Quad City)
* Robyn Regehr-Adrian Aucoin
* Jordan Leopold-Dion Phaneuf
* Jim Vandermeer-Cory Sarich


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Virtus Investment Partners CFO Michael Angerthal to Present at Raymond James' Annual Institutional Investors Conference
Wednesday, March 6 in Orlando
Feb 28, 2013, 05:54 ET
HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTS), which operates a multi-manager asset management business, today announced that Michael A. Angerthal, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will present at Raymond James' 34th Annual Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando on Wednesday, March 6, at 8:40 a.m. (Eastern).
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A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Virtus website at www.virtus.com. An audio replay of the webcast will be available on the site through March 31.
About Virtus Investment Partners
Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS), which had $45.5 billion of assets under management at December 31, 2012, is a distinctive partnership of boutique investment managers singularly committed to the long-term success of individual and institutional investors. Virtus offers access to a variety of investment styles across multiple disciplines to meet a wide array of investor needs, and provides products and services through affiliated managers and select subadvisers, each with a distinct investment style, autonomous investment process and individual brand. Its affiliated managers include Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co., Euclid Advisors LLC, Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC, Newfleet Asset Management, LLC, Newfound Investments, LLC, Rampart Investment Management Co., LLC, and Zweig Advisers LLC. Additional information can be found at www.virtus.com.
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Race Day in Coeur d'Alene
Ben Hoffman powered away on the bike and never looked back, while Heather Wurtele had a flat tire but still managed to take the win at IRONMAN Coeur d'Alene. IRONMAN photographer Nils Nilsen was on hand to recap the day in photos.
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Harrison neighborhood is on the western side of Minneapolis. The neighborhood is bound on the north by Highway 55 (Olson Memorial Highway), on the east by Interstate 94 and Lyndale Avenue North, on the south by Bassett's Creek and on the west by Theodore Wirth Park. It is named for Harrison Elementary School, which was named after William Henry Harrison – the ninth president of the United States, born in 1773. Parcels of industrial land occupy the neighborhood east of Cedar Lake Road, while the western part is mainly residential. Bassett's Creek Park is on the banks of Bassett's Creek in the southwest and continues to the northwest as Theodore Wirth Park.
The gateway to Harrison neighborhood at Penn Avenue North and Olson Memorial Highway, by artist Jane Frees-Kluth.
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