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Blood disorders no longer a death sentence
If we educate, manage effectively and efficiently diagnose and treat, you automatically have a reduction in the number of patients born with inherited blood disorders, namely haemophilia, sickle cell disease and thalassaemia.
Dr Waveney Charles:
With early detection and advances in medical treatment, it is no longer a death sentence for people diagnosed with an inherited blood disorder (IBD)—they can now live a long and relatively healthy life.
Speaking to the Sunday Guardian at her office on Luis Street, Woodbrook, last Tuesday, specialist haematologist Dr Waveney Charles said, "If we educate, manage effectively and efficiently diagnose and treat, you automatically have a reduction in the number of patients born with inherited blood disorders, namely haemophilia, sickle cell disease and thalassaemia.
"Using very sophisticated methods such as prenatal and natal diagnosis, we can give optimal treatment and get the best care for these patients."
Charles said they have a patient who is 75 years old with sickle cell anaemia.
"It wasn't considered normal for people with sickle cell to live to 75. It's quite an amazing thing, when I was a medical student in the 60s we were told that patients with the disease couldn't live after 20. It was like a death sentence."
The society's technical adviser said most of their patients now lived into their 60s or more and patients in the Caribbean had the best survival rates in the world.
Former Miss Jamaica Universe Shakira Martin died in 2016 due to complications with sickle cell disease. She was 30 years old.
Charles said very few toddlers now died in infancy compared to the past when many died from infection. This was since a US haematologist in 1986 determined that children born with sickle cell disease be given penicillin and T&T had followed suit.
The former director of the Blood Bank said to get the neonatal mortality rate (NMR) to enviable Scandinavian levels inherited blood disorders will have to be addressed seriously.
Charles said until recently it was felt that sickle cell disease was a disease of African origin: it is now known that Nigerians have the greatest number, followed by Ghanians, then Indians with the condition.
The part-time consultant at Ward 44 at the Port-of-Spain General Hospital, said IBDs affected primarily people of African and European origin in T&T, but "we have them all".
Charles has an 'occult
When asked if it was a personal experience of a family member whose child had a disorder that led to her to be so totally absorbed in her work, Charles replied, "Do not feel as we say in Trinidad "ahow" in asking."
Charles, 73, attributed her passion for haematology as her "occult love for genetics" even though she was not a geneticist. But Charles knew when she started specialising in haematology exactly what she wanted to achieve.
The part-time consultant in the Ministry of Health said she had also been asked why she was so absorbed in her work with blood disorders by her medical colleagues all over the world—Thailand, India, USA to the UK—who tested her blood, which was negative for blood disorders, as well as her parents, siblings and their children.
Charles said the first lot of thalassaemia patients in the 80s requiring bone marrow transplants had to have a sibling who had to be totally compatible.
She said now there were hoploidentical (mismatched) or not totally identical operations performed from mother-to-child transplants and the results were extremely gratifying.
Charles said the medical community was now waiting with bated breath for gene therapy to be applied to treat blood disorders. She said a procedure that was available now was Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) which helps to identify genetic defects if both parents have a serious blood disorder and are likely to have a seriously sick child—they can take a healthy sperm from the man and ova from the woman devoid of abnormalities through in vitro fertilisation and implant them in a healthy embryo.
Charles has never taken a cent from any parent or patient with an inherited blood disorder from the society.
Amongst them are Trinidadian-born internationally acclaimed Dr Wayne Fredrick, president of Howard University, Dr Lou Anne Barclay, and SISBD president Issa Ali, who are literally living testament to her skill and caring.
The ever humble Guyanese-born Charles implored on several occasions that the interview contain little or no mention of her, treasuring her anonymity to walk the road and go to the market unnoticed.
She is an unsung heroine to parents whose children she had saved from certain death sometimes administering life-saving medicine to children after midnight or treating a child who developed a fever which could have been a veritable death sentence.
Charles also used her own initiative to create a tertiary healthcare system for patients returning from bone marrow transplants in Italy.
The Guardian's Woman of the Year 1998 said she preferred instead the spotlight be thrown on the society's upcoming international medical symposium at the Hilton Trinidad, Lady Young Road, Port-of-Spain, on March 24 to 26, where a host of international medical experts will speak about the latest treatment and care for people with blood disorders.
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Notre Dame may boast the most disciplined girls basketball team in the Lehigh Valley. After yesterday's 64-37 romp over host Northwestern, the Crusaders are 5-0 and the team to beat in the Centennial League.
Coach Marge Grube's squad wastes few shots. The girls set up a smooth offense or a smooth fastbreak as the situation warrants. And they play a clean but stifling 2-3 zone defense.

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EXCLUSIVEThe Kiss vs. Eric Stonetreet (and his mother) beef is over ... so says Paul Stanley, who has even extended an invite to a Kiss concert as a show of friendship.
The social media battle between the "Modern Family" star and the makeup-clad rockers began when Stonestreet felt Stanley and Gene Simmons were rude to his mother on a flight from Los Angeles to Kansas City. Stanley and Simmons said the whole thing was a misunderstanding and Stonestreet calmed down.
This morning at LAX, Stanley reiterated that point and had nothing but nice things to say about Stonestreet and his mother ... but carefully danced around saying he was sorry about any of it.
Either way ... everybody's on the same page now. Until Eric gets on Twitter.


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When it comes to determining a good SAT score, most students would probably look into the following: how they did compared to other students (that is, finding their percentile rank) and/or the average scores for the schools that they're interested in. Unfortunately, this technique doesn't carry over too well for determining a good SAT Subject Test score. So what can we do instead?
Here's a good rule of thumb:
If it looks like a good SAT Subject Test score to you, then it probably is a good score.
Confused? Think it's too good to be true? I'll explain.
Why it's tricky to figure out a good SAT Subject Test score
On the regular SAT, most people would probably say a section score of 700 or more is a really great score because it corresponds to a high percentile rank. If one didn't know too much about the SAT Subject Tests, one would expect this to be the same case on the SAT Subject Test, right? Well, let's see how seemingly high scores on SAT Subject Tests translate to percentile rankings.
The following chart shows the scores 700, 750 and 800 and their 2016 percentile rank for a few Subject Tests. It also includes the most recent percentile ranks for the Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing sections of the regular SAT for better comparison:
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|800-score percentile
|750-score percentile
|700-score percentile
|Math Section
|Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section
|Physics Subject Test
|Literature Subject Test
|US History Subject Test
|Math 2 Subject Test
|Spanish Subject Test (Reading Only)
Judging from these percentile ranks, a 700 doesn't look like such a great score after all. A lot of students therefore mistakenly believe that they must score a perfect 800 on Subject Tests to be even considered a decent candidate for highly-ranked schools.
But here's the thing:
A 700 on any subject test, including the ones on this chart, is still a good score! Of course, the higher you score on any standardized test, the better your chances are of admission. But it's important to know that while the SAT is created with the general population of students in mind, the SAT Subject Tests are specifically made for students who excel at the given subject.
The 80th percentile rank for a perfect score on Math 2 doesn't mean that it's really easy; it just means that a lot of students who are amazing at math take the Math 2 Subject Test. So, while a 700 may look disheartening next to a 46 percentile rank, another way to look at it is that you fit right in with the average math brainiac. Unless you're applying to elite, math-heavy programs, any college would be impressed with a student that scored a 700 on the Math 2 test.
Top schools seem to get it, too
Another reason why it's hard to determine good SAT Subject Test scores is because of the lack of college admissions statistics for SAT Subject Tests. But from the few schools that release them, we can see that top schools aren't sending applications to the reject pile just because applicants are scoring lower than the 80th percentile on Subject Tests.
It may seem unbelievable that MIT accepts students who scored in the 68-80th percentiles for math and science Subject Tests, but it's true! At Cornell, a score of 700 on the SAT Spanish Test is considered the same level as a 4 on the AP Spanish Test. Even Boston University allows students to use a score of 560 or higher to waive their language requirements, even though a score of 560 puts you near the 20th percentile on the Spanish Reading Subject Test.
If you're applying to elite colleges, don't obsess over the percentiles for SAT Subject Tests. A score at or above 700 on any test would be considered a good SAT subject test score at these colleges. If you're not applying to elite schools, scores at or above mean scores (which are typically a little higher than 600) aren't shabby, either.
Editor's Note: This post was originally published in July 2016 and has been updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness.


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This claw-foot tub has been painted with a glossy oilbase enamel. Love the lighthouse painting for $100.00. Image from Coastel Living
I want an old claw-foot bathtub! I used to have one, although my mother gave it away after years of storing it and waiting for me to find the perfect place to house it. It was just a few years ago, when the hubby and I bought our cottage house in Nashville, that I finally had the perfect place for an old claw-foot tub. So now was my chance to get another old tub! I found one at a great price! Sadly, the hubby and I decided to keep our existing tub to save on bathroom renovation expenses. Plus, we were not quite sure when we would be adding a second bathroom for my dream claw-foot tub (which would never happen, but that is another story). Most importantly, my mother-in-law would have killed me if I had asked her to store the tub in her basement! Needless to say, I still don't have a claw-foot bathtub! I had found one, did all the research on restoring it, but did not buy it in the end, basically because of storage issues. The good new is that I was just at Scott Antique Market and noticed that one of the outside dealers had several of them and in different sizes. Personally speaking, if you're in the market for a claw-foot tub, I still think you're better off (economically speaking of course) buying an old one and having it restored then buying a new one! I've done the recovery plan! I'm buying one!!!!!!!
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With narration by Cate Blanchett. "Voyage of Time: Life's Journey" is an exploration into our planetary past and a search for humanity's place in the future includes science and spirit, birth and death, the grand cosmos and the minute life system of our planet.
Genres: Drama, Documentary
Actors: Cate Blanchett, Jamal Cavil, Maisha Diatta
Directors: Terrence Malick
Country: International, United States, Euro, France
Duration: 90 min
Quality: HD
Release: 2016
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Things to do on Great Barrier Island
Great Barrier Island is the perfect 'get away from it all' destination. The ideal location to relax... jump in the hammock with a good book, chill out on the beach with a cold beer or read the Sunday paper from cover to cover at the local cafe. But when you're ready for some action... take a look at the ideas below.
Crazyhorse Trike Tours
Safe and secure on the back of 'Crazyhorse' our Rewaco factory-built trike is the ultimate way to see Great Barrier Island. The rear seat is designed to carry two passengers in comfort and style while they enjoy the unobstructed view and 'wind in the face' freedom that only a trike can offer.
The Ultimate Island Tour
Imagine cruising up the beautiful west coast by boat, exploring the private and secluded bays and in-lets on the way. Dolphins on the bow and the sun on your face as you make your way up through the Broken Islands and into the stunning Port Fitzroy Harbour.
Bushwalks and Tramping
Great Barrier Island has over 20 tracks and trails making up more than 100 kilometres of bushwalking paradise. From the 10-minute scramble to the top of the Windy Canyon to the popular 'Over The Top' Mt. Hobson marathon of 6 hrs there really is something for everyone.
Dark Sky Sanctuary Experiences
Great Barrier Island is the worlds only Dark Sky Sanctuary island and one of only three Dark Sky Sanctuaries world-wide.
Our on-island Dark Sky Ambassadors 'Good Heavens' are ready and willing to take you on an exploration that will leave you star struck and mesmerised. If there's one activity you don't want to miss during your time on Great Barrier Island... This is it!
Fishing and Diving Charters
Everybody knows that there's no fishing like Barrier fishing and whether you're after that 20lb snapper or you just want to catch a good feed you're in capable hands with our local operators.
Sundancer Coastal Cruises and Sightseeing Tours
Experience the beauty of Great Barrier Island from a whole new perspective with Sundancer Coastal Cruises and Sightseeing Tours.
Cruise the stunning west coast or explore the beautiful Port FitzRoy Harbour... and indulge in our sensational on-board dining experience.
Mountain Biking
Paradise Cycles are the specialist mountain bike suppliers on Great Barrier Island. They also offer guided walks, guided mountain bike adventures, glamping and more.... Mountain bike rentals start at $30 per half day & $40 per full (24hrs) per person. 3 day rentals start at $99 per person. Mountain bike tours start at $75 per half day & $110 per full day Phone: 09 4290 700
Great Barrier Island Horse Treks
For a real 'Back to Nature' experience come and meet Coachie, Trixie, Xavier, Tahu and Grayson.... GBI Horse Treks beautiful Barrier horses.
Shiny Paua Stand Up Paddle Boards
Shiny Paua Paddle Boards are based in Whangaparapara and offer a good range of boards, paddles and gear to suit all ages and abilities. Beginners lessons and harbour tours available.
Great Barrier Island Golf Course
Ready for a challenge? Grab your clubs or hire a set of ours and come on down to the golf club in Claris. You'll love our local hospitality and nine holes of awesome Barrier Style Golf. See you there!
Self Drive Art Discovery Trail
Here is a great opportunity to get a little 'off the beaten track' and meet some of our island artists in their own environment. The trail begins at the Shoal Bay Pottery and ends in Claris at the Community Art Gallery. You'll meet potters, woodcarvers, weavers, painters & jewellers and have the opportunity to buy their wares.
Milk Grain and Honey Museum
Located just outside Claris heading towards Medlands, you'll find this little gem of a museum. To leave this off your Great Barrier Island to-do list is to rob yourself of a enlightening look into the Barriers fascinating past.
Sea and River Kayaking
Great Barrier Island is a kayakers' paradise. The western shoreline is enhanced with sheltered coves and in-lets and the main harbours of Tryphena, Okupu, Whangaparapara and Port FitzRoy afford the adventurer plenty to explore and enjoy. Kaitoke River Kayak Hire has their base at the Kaitoke Bridge right on the river. They have a large range of kayaks available for private hire if you prefer to 'go it alone'. The Northern end of Kaitoke Beach and the further reaches of the Kaitoke wetlands are both within easy paddling distance and are a safer option for those not keen on getting out in the ocean. Phone: 09 4290 222 Hooked On Barrier hires out a range of kayaks for private use around the island. They also have a huge range of fishing, diving and camping equipment available for hire and sale. You'll find wetsuits, surfboards, bait and tackle and all the accessories you need. Check out their great store in Claris while you're waiting for them to fill your dive bottles. Phone: 09 4290 740.
Great Barrier Island Golf Club
The Golf Club have their 9-hole course and clubrooms just past the sports club on the Whangaparapara Road north of Claris. The club is open on Thursdays and Sundays but visitors with their own clubs are welcome to use the honesty box facility and enjoy a round of golf on non-club days. The course is a credit to the hard work of the members and committee. Visitors will enjoy the sheltered location and layout of the course and enjoying a beer or wine with the friendly locals after the game will top off a great day. Enquiries: 09 4290 420
Great Barrier Island Sports Club
The Great Barrier Island Sports & Social Club is situated at the beginning of Whangaparapara Road, just 200 metres from the Crossroads. Here you'll find a great variety of sports to enjoy. Touch football, rugby, tennis, cricket, pool, table tennis and darts. The clubrooms feature a fully licensed bar and the kitchen serves full meals, fish, chips and burgers etc. Open from 4 pm on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Visitors and sports teams welcome. Enquiries: 09 4290 260


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My interweb pal, Amy (a.k.a. Queen of the D Family) shares some good tips on her post: Saving Time, Money and Sanity. She's pretty funny, too. You might want to hang around for some good laughs and great insight on everything from parenthood to faith to woodworking. Yes, woodworking! The girl knows how to use a saw, for crying out loud!
Check out tips on frugal gardening at Smockity Frocks. If you're not big on DIY but still want garden-fresh produce, you might want to check out Local Harvest, a site that will help you locate a CSA in your area. CSA stands for "community supported agriculture" which basically means that you can purchase a "share" of a farm and pick up weekly baskets of goodies instead of getting imports at the grocery store. Some CSA's even allow you to pay for your share in sweat equity. Awesome!
Time-Warp Wife is a blog that focuses on a return to Biblical womanhood. I've heard that phrase tossed around a lot lately…what do you think about it?
Need meal planning help? Find some good, cheap eats over at (surprise!) Good Cheap Eats!
Laugh of the week provided by another bloggity friend, Jessica, for her confessional: Epic Mom Fail: How I Ruined Easter. It's complete with a gooey Jesus and hilarious family snapshots!
I don't homeschool, but I like these tips for once-a-month cleaning from Simple Homeschool.
My newest blog find of the week: Overcoming Busy. I think the title says it all. 🙂
Don't forget to join us for the 31 Days to Clean Challenge (it starts Monday). Visit Joyful Mothering for more info.
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This report provides an overview of creatine's production, price, export, and consumption in China in 2014, covering survey findings on the following aspects: Who are the major producers and exporters of creatine in the country? How the historical product prices is and its trends will be? who are the major downstream consumers? which factors are influencing the decision of investing in creatine production?
Generally, capacity and output of creatine in China kept stable in 2013 and 2014, and the former has kept unchanged in 2015 so far. Actually, the production distribution has gone through some changes these years. Eastern China has been the dominant area for creatine production; meanwhile, the production has already expanded to western China. Producers in both areas have their own problems to be solved for keeping future development.
Along with the production expansion and entrance of new producers, price of creatine has shown a downtrend in the past three years, as both product supply and industry competition increased. Considering the increasing cost and joining of potential entrants, the creatine price in China is likely to keep stable in the coming few years.
In the future, the production scale will be enlarging, as new production lines can be tracked down. Industry competition will become stiffer in the future.
Most of China's creatine have been exported and in 2014 this proportion reached 70%, while most exported products are low valuable raw creatine. In 2014, about 86% of them were shiped to North America and Europe, while the US was the largest export destinations.
Sports supplement is the major downstream field of creatine, accounting for 95% of total creatine consumption in 2014. Overseas brands of creatine have been the mainstream in Chinese market of sports supplement. Overseas brands such as MET-RX, Muscletech, Optimum Nutrition, and Muscle Pharm have together taken about 80% of share in the domestic market. After extracting and packaging, these brands of creatine are more voluable than raw creatine. The distribution channel and product category of creatine are also investigated in this report.
The following data and analysis are unveiled in this report:
Capacity and output of creatine in China, 2013-H1 2015;
Production expansion from the east to the west and characteristics of producers in both areas;
List of major producers and details including capacity & output (2013-H1 2015), general description of creatine production and other aspects;
Historical price of creatine monohydrate in China in 2012-2014 and current price in the first eight months of 2015;
Analysis of creatine export in China, 2014;
Consumption pattern of creatine in China, 2014;
Shares of major brands in China's sports supplement market and their distribution channels, 2014;
Summary of production situation and suggestions on investments.
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Q+A: The English International School, Moscow South-West
The English International School, Moscow South-West, is located in the prestigious residential and diplomatic area near the Leninsky Prospekt, and provides an English National Curriculum education, adapted to meet the needs of the international community. Here the school answers our questions and gives Winter's readers a guided tour…
What happens when parents visit the school?
Once the security checks have been completed, families are asked to wait in the front hall – which gives them a wonderful perspective on the school as children and staff walk past. The Principal collects the visitors from the waiting area and takes them to his office where there is a conversation focused on the child(ren).
Usually parents are asked what it is that they are looking for in a school. Parents will also be asked if their child has any particular needs that the school should be aware of. If Moscow South-West can provide for the child's needs, the conversation proceeds along the lines of an introduction to what the school can do and the Principal answers questions parents have about the school, and in particular about their child's potential class. If it seems that the school cannot meet the needs of the child, the Principal is very clear about the concerns he has and will, where possible, recommend alternatives.
Families are then taken for a tour of the school with particular emphasis on what that child will experience. Visits to classrooms and specialist facilities such as the canteen and hall are included before returning to the Principal's office to answer any final questions and outline the 'next steps'. During the visit families will have the opportunity to see and interact with students and staff – and for those who want to discover more, it is possible to have a 'taster' morning or day where children (and depending on their age, their parents too) can join a class to see what the school is really like.
How old is the school?
Moscow South-West opened its doors for the first time on 1 September 2014. On that day there were just 26 students. Despite our school being a brand new campus, English International Schools has been in Moscow since 2006, so the group and administration has much experience of providing a first-class education in Moscow.
What accreditations do you have?
As a new school, Moscow South-West is only just starting on the Accreditation journey. The school is fully licensed by the local authorities. In 2014 the school became a member of COBIS (Council of British International Schools) and in 2016 Moscow South-West was accepted into membership of CIS (Council of International Schools), thus making it a part of the premier worldwide organisation of international schools.
The next stage is to work towards Accreditation – which means that the school is now aligning itself with international standards for subsequent external evaluation by experienced CIS Accreditation Teams. The present Principal has been involved in CIS Accreditation teams for over 15 years and since 2008 has been an Evaluation Team Chair on four different continents.
Why should I send my child to your school?
What makes Moscow South-West special is the atmosphere. Parents regularly tell us that their children feel at home in the school and that it is in many ways just like a large family. As the school grows we intend to keep this special quality. Relationships between home and school are very good, and we often talk about being part of a community where everyone is involved in making the school a happy and purposeful place.
Our Vision Statement sets everything out very clearly: To be a family friendly school with high aspirations where every individual matters. We ask all members of the community to 'buy into' this approach so that when we need to make tough decisions our vision and our concern for the individual will always be of paramount concern.
How have you adapted the curriculum to suit your location/country?
Russian is taught at all ages, either as a first language or a second language. We also celebrate Russian festivals and ensure our curriculum takes note of where we are. Recent visits have included the Great Patriotic War Museum and the Space Museum so that our students, whatever their nationality, learn about, and appreciate, the host country.
What is your teaching philosophy?
Every child can do something and to ensure that they perform to the best of their ability we aim to be positive in all that we do. Teachers praise, where praise is due, and help to accentuate the successes of those for whom academic success is a struggle.
We also adopt an "it's all right to make a mistake" approach since we all know that from mistakes great lessons can be learned. This is further developed by encouraging children to ask questions and try to work out their own answers. So, to use a very simple example, in answer to the question "What does 2 and 2 make ?" the teacher is more likely to respond "Well here are two pencils and here are another two – you tell me".
What is the background of your teaching staff?
All our expat teachers are qualified and experienced for the ages they are teaching. Our current staff all have prior overseas experience and are usually first-language English speakers. Our local staff are all appropriately qualified and speak English. Teachers are chosen for their passion for what they do – and before appointment our Safer Recruitment Policy ensures that written references and background checks (including police checks) are followed up in line with the best international practices.
How can you ensure continuity if my child moves between countries?
We know that when children start at Moscow South-West some will be here for many years and some for only a few months. Therefore we have to ensure our curriculum is portable and that we can support children who move country.
In our short existence every child who has moved to another country has been accepted into their first-choice school. We help this process by providing full and detailed recommendations to future schools, but more importantly by basing our own curriculum on the National Curriculum of England it means that receiving schools know what to expect. In addition to all this, because the staff have worked in many different countries, we are often able to provide additional support to parents when they are relocating.
What is your homework policy?
Our Homework Policy is probably the most divisive policy we have because half the parents love it and half the parents hate it. This is related to cultural norms. So, as a school our policy is very clear about how much homework each child is given each night and what the purpose of homework is. We try to avoid homework becoming a burden for anyone involved, so we set out the responsibilities we expect of students, staff and parents, so everyone is clear about their role in the completion of homework.
How do you support pupils who are struggling, and how do you challenge the more able?
The key to this is, of course, differentiation. Our teachers and teacher assistants are encouraged and empowered to make decisions which ensure children are not bored but are encouraged to support children who need support or need challenging.
This can be in a variety of ways including individual support in class or by providing additional specific projects for a particular child. Because we have a very generous staff/student ratio it is possible to give additional attention to children who need it. We also involve parents by informing them of what we are doing, so that the partnership between home and school is clearly maintained.
How can parents get involved?
All parents are asked to support their children by coming to parents' meetings, attending events, particularly if their own child is involved, and ensuring their children are prepared for school each day. Other opportunities to get involved include joining other parents who stop for a cup of tea or coffee when dropping off their children in the morning. For those parents who want to give more we encourage them to volunteer by hearing reading, helping in the library, going on trips and so on. We also have a developing PTA which always needs support in helping at our two main celebratory events each year. We are a listening school and so other ideas from keen parents are welcome.
What opportunities exist for parents to speak to their child's teachers should they have any worries or concerns?
We encourage parents to raise concerns earlier rather than later. Parents who wish to speak to their child's teacher can arrange an appointment at an agreed time via the office or using the teacher's school email address. Provided a mutually convenient time can be found, parents are welcome to speak to their child's teacher throughout the year. Teachers will contact the parents in the same way to arrange a meeting if they have concerns. The Principal is readily available to meet with parents if they need to see him.
How important is music and the arts in your school?
We try to value everything we do in school (and also everything our students do out of school) so all subjects and extra-curricular activities are valued. Regular changing displays of children's art and other work can be found throughout the school, and in assemblies students often have the opportunity to play a musical instrument before the school. Of course, music and art are part of the curriculum at all ages but we also have activities involving dance and drama and other 'arts'. The point is that we try to show that all these activities, whether at school or home, are valued and to try different things is part of the process of growing-up.
Do you have an annual production?
Yes – despite being a small school we look to have opportunities for children to perform in front of an audience regularly. There are monthly coffee morning/assemblies when different groups perform to those parents who have joined us. We have a big production once a year and other events such as a talent show.
How do most children travel to and from school?
A lot of children travel by school bus (see below), many come with their parents by car and an increasing number walk to school (some even use bicycles or scooters when the weather is fine).
Is there a school bus service?
Yes, our buses are all equipped with seat belts and on each bus one of our staff (usually a Teacher Assistant) as Bus Monitor takes responsibility for the children. It is almost a bespoke service in that children are taken as close to their front door as possible. Parents have the contact mobile number of the Bus Monitor so that if there are any problems or delays, these can be communicated quickly. Our bus routes are very flexible and are determined by the users so that no journey is longer than necessary. We cover most of Central, West and South Moscow.
Do you have a cafeteria?
Yes – and each day our students are served two snacks (morning and afternoon) and a hot lunch. All students have school lunch and if you visit at a mealtime, you will see that staff eat and chat with the children too, thus making more of the family atmosphere of the school.
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I'm on this DC Comics kick lately... so I decided to try out redesigning a character that just doesn't seem to find his right place in the Batman mythos, Nightwing. The original Robin has had his ups and downs and has sometimes proven that he isn't Batman-lite but more often than not he is written as this brooding character and I just have a problem with that. First and foremost unlike any of the other sidekicks of his generation he was not a miniature version of his mentor (like Kid-Flash or Wonder Girl) he was his own person. Happy and comfortable with who he was and what he was. So when Teen Titans turned him into Nightwing I loved it. But then something happened... HE LOST HIS WAY. He became this guy who didn't do quick jokes and instead tried to be the man, in his youth, he didn't want to be.... Batman! So I think if he was to be the next Batman he would do it with a little more flair like when George Perez first drew him as Nightwing. MIne is a little more streamlined than George's but not so minimalist like his current costume. I also gave him back his wings, he was after all a high flying grayson back in the circus so I wanted him to be able to fly as high as he wanted. The belt and gauntlets have his little gadgets and hold his main weapons the Escrima Sticks. Now it is said he has a stun gun in one of his gauntlets in his current costume but I wanted that to be added to the sticks, so he can take on supers with a little bit of an edge. The goggles are for night-vision and heads up display. Hope you guys like.Next up is the original Wonder Girl herself Donna Troy. Although I love her George Perez design (until she became Troia) I wanted to try one the said "toga"... more Amazon. I gave her back her ponytail, kinda retro crap that I love. I wanted her bracelets to be more like gauntlets so that they could give her hits a little more power for her hands. And of course her nose and skin were changed a little to more reflect her Greek heritage. I didn't want her to be a slimmer version of Wonder Woman or use that black star outfit they keep putting her in, but I wanted to stay close to her original look and her first look as Wonder Girl during the Perez/Wolfman Teen Titans.
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French Families minister Laurence Rossignol: Hijabis like 'negroes who supported slavery'. (AlAraby).
A French government minister on Wednesday compared women who wear the hijab to "negroes who supported slavery".
Families minister Laurence Rossignol, sparked outrage on social media with her comment that came after former fashion mogul Pierre Berge lashed out at designers creating Islamic clothing and headscarves, accusing them of taking part in the "enslavement of women".
Berge, the partner of the late fashion legend Yves Saint Laurent, took aim at the wave of big fashion chains that have followed the Italian designers Dolce & Gabbana in catering specifically to the Muslim market.
Rosssignol, who is also responsible for women's rights, maintained she was referring to an abolitionist tract by the French philosopher Montesquieu, "On the Enslavement of Negroes", when she made her controversial comments to BFMTV and RMC radio.
The minister admitted later to AFP that she had made "an error of language" by using the n-word. "But other than that... I don't take back a word," the socialist minister said.
While France - home of Europe's biggest Muslim population - bans face-covering veils, some of its big fashion houses were among the first to tentatively embrace Muslim-specific style.
DKNY, owned by French giant LVMH, pioneered the "modest clothing" trend with a "capsule collection" aimed at the Middle East for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan two years ago.
In January, Dolce & Gabbana became the first major western brand to directly aim at capturing a corner of the Islamic fashion market - estimated to be worth $260 billion (230 billion euros) - with its Abaya range. Read the full story here.


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In the realm of Story, where metaphors are real, writer's block isn't a condition, it's a place.
Writer's block is a huge concrete edifice, taking up one whole city block and rising many not-quite-finished stories into the dazzling sky of Silent City.
The enticing red light district known as Muse Mews is just down the street, but there's always construction going on between it and the Block, so it's actually pretty hard to get to.
Writers are always arriving at the Block and leaving at all times of the day and night. It's a bustling, happening place. Sort of a hotel slash spa slash prison slash drug store slash slash slash SLASH…. Sorry. Let me continue. Writers are arriving and leaving all the time. When you get there, you find to your surprise that there are many perks and conveniences. The lobby is well-lit. Very well-lit. And clean. And neat. And the rooms are actually quite comfortable and spacious. Most of them have well-stocked mini-bars and comfy beds and HD TV's and gaming consoles and big windows with great views where you can stand for hours, looking out over Silent City, thinking up all your awesome ideas for new stories.
And you discover to your relief that the Block is not the house of misery and gloom one might expect it to be. People who aren't writers are dropping by at all hours of the day and night because the Block has become known for its wild parties. Man, the stuff that happens at these parties. Good times. The strange thing is, though, the writers themselves are almost never to be found partying. They're more likely to be in the lobby, milling around in their pajamas (pyjamas?), looking for someone to tell about this great idea they have for a story about a writer who can't write.
Unlike the Hotel California, you can't check out any time you like, unfortunately. There's never anyone at the front desk. And suddenly you can't find the door. Where was the door? But you can leave. Yes, you can. Just not any time you like. Someone hands you a pencil and a pad of paper. You're told you have to make your own exit. You stand there, listening to the all-night all-day party booming away on some story far above you. You could go back there. Or maybe do something else. You haven't even checked out the pool or the hot tub, after all.
Or you could make your own exit. If only you knew how. You know how. You don't know how. The party is getting louder. It sounds like such fun. Actually it sounds desperate and sad. You don't know. Maybe there's a story about that. Maybe you should just go back to your room and look out the window for a while and maybe an idea will come to you.


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We realize that you may have questions about your child's vision or pediatric eye problems, so we've provided resources and extra information below that have been medically reviewed by our Nemours experts at KidsHealth.org or approved by our Nemours ophthalmologists who consult regularly with national organizations devoted to children's visual health.
Get More Information on Pediatric Eye Problems
Find more details on some of the pediatric eye problems treated at Nemours.
What is amblyopia or "lazy eye"?
Amblyopia, (am-blee-o-pee-uh) or "lazy eye" is one of the most common vision problems in children and is responsible for more vision loss in children than all other causes.
With amblyopia, vision is decreased when one or both eyes send a blurry image to the brain causing the brain to "learn" to see blurry with one eye and to "turn off" that eye in order to favor the other eye.
What are the causes of amblyopia?
Underlying causes for decreased vision in a child's eye may include refractive errors such as astigmatism or farsightedness, strabismus (a misaligned eye) or a cataract (cloudiness of the lens).
Amblyopia can be difficult for parents, and even pediatricians, to spot. A child's eye and eye structure may look fine, and the one "good eye" may have normal vision, so the only way to detect the amblyopia is with a vision test.
What are treatment options for amblyopia?
Amblyopia treatment may involve prescription glasses, occlusion therapy (covering one eye with a patch) or blurring the vision in one eye with atropine drops.
Blocking or blurring the vision in the "good eye" with a patch or with eye drops (which don't sting) helps stimulate the brain to learn to use the other the eye. It usually takes a few weeks for your child's vision to improve and the best results may be achieved over several months depending on the child's age and level of vision. Maintenance treatment until 9-10 years of age may also be necessary.
Surgery may be used to treat strabismus (only one cause of amblyopia), but it is often not performed before treating the amblyopia with patches, glasses, and/or atropine.
What are blocked tear ducts?
Blocked tear ducts, also known by the medical term nasolacrimal duct obstructions, are very common in children and infants. Children may be born with a tear-duct system that hasn't fully developed and this can lead to blockage, excessive tearing, and infection. Many cases of blocked tear ducts clear by themselves during the first year of life.
What are symptoms of blocked tear ducts?
Symptoms of a blockage include an overflow of tears, as well as red, swollen eyelids and possibly a yellowish-green discharge from a build-up of bacteria in the tears.
How are blocked tear ducts diagnosed and treated?
Our Nemours pediatric ophthalmologists will perform certain tests in the office to confirm the diagnosis of blocked tear ducts.
If the tear duct obstruction does not resolve by itself, your Nemours physician may recommend one or more of the following treatments:
- tear duct massage
- topical antibiotic eye drops
- tear duct probing
- balloon tear duct dilation
- tear duct intubation
What are pediatric cataracts?
A pediatric or childhood cataract refers to any cloudiness or opacity (whiteness) in the normally clear lens of a child's eye. A cataract can affect a very small part of the lens or involve the entire lens. Infantile and childhood cataracts occur in about three per 10,000 children.
What causes pediatric cataracts?
Cataracts in babies may be caused by abnormal development of the lens before birth. By interfering with the light ray path to the retina (back part of the eye), cataracts in children can cause abnormal vision development and may result in permanent loss of vision.
How are pediatric cataracts treated?
Cataracts that are small and/or off-center in the lens may not need to be removed because your child's vision can develop normally, even with the cataract. Larger cataracts or those causing major visual loss should be removed as soon as it is safely possible to do so.
Nemours pediatric ophthalmologists are experienced eye surgeons and are highly skilled in performing cataract procedures in infants and children. Following pediatric cataract removal surgery, our team will work to restore and improve your child's eye focus through the use of intraocular lenses placed during the surgery, or contact lenses and glasses designed specifically to help focus light rays and correct vision in infants and young children. Eye patching is also required in many cases of children with cataracts.
What is pediatric glaucoma?
Pediatric glaucoma is a rare condition characterized by damage to the optic nerve and usually caused by elevated internal eye pressure (intraocular pressure). The optic nerve is responsible for sending vision from the eye to the brain.
Infantile or congenital glaucoma may be present from birth and is caused by problems in the development of the eye's drainage system. The elevation in intraocular pressure that results can damage the optic nerve and cause severe vision loss. Juvenile glaucoma occurs in children older than age three and is caused by other problems that can lead to increased eye pressure.
What are the symptoms of pediatric glaucoma?
Some of the most common symptoms of childhood glaucoma that our Nemours pediatric ophthalmologists look for are:
- excessive tearing
- sensitivity to light
- a dull-looking iris caused by clouding of the cornea
How is pediatric glaucoma diagnosed and treated?
Although parts of the examination for glaucoma can be done in our office, diagnosing babies with glaucoma usually requires an examination under anesthesia in order to evaluate the intraocular pressure and other aspects of the condition. For older children with glaucoma, the complete examination may be done in our office.
Taking care of pediatric glaucoma may require both surgical and medical treatment. As with most childhood eye conditions, the earlier the diagnosis and treatment, the more promising the outcome.
What is ptosis or "droopy eyelid"?
Ptosis ("toe-sis") or droopy eyelid may involve one or both upper eyelids. Sometimes an eyelid can be so droopy that it blocks vision or causes a child to hold his or her head in an abnormal position in order to see well. Ptosis may be present at birth (congenital) or show up later in life (acquired).
What are some of the causes of ptosis?
One of the most common causes of droopy eyelids is poor development of the muscle in the upper eyelid, but ptosis of the eyelid can also be caused by neurological conditions that affect the nerves and/or muscles of the eyelid, or rarely by an eyelid mass.
How is ptosis treated?
Depending upon how the drooping eyelid is affecting your child's vision and learning, Nemours ophthalmologists may recommend treatment for ptosis, possibly including prescription glasses or surgery. The American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) has excellent information about ptosis.
What is retinoblastoma?
Retinoblastoma is a cancerous tumor that grows in the retina, the light-sensing part of the eye that sends the images we see to the brain. This childhood cancer, which occurs most often in children under five, can be present in one or both eyes.
How is retinoblastoma diagnosed?
In diagnosing retinoblastoma, our pediatric ophthalmologist will examine the retina by dilating the eye, and also order imaging tests, like an ultrasound of the eye, a computerized tomography (CT) scan, or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as well as blood tests.
How is retinoblastoma treated?
If tests reveal that a retinoblastoma might be present, our doctors will work together with Nemours pediatric oncologists (cancer doctors) to look for any other signs of the cancer in the body, and determine the disease stage and best course of treatment.
At Nemours, we know that the discovery of a childhood cancer like retinoblastoma is overwhelming. We promise to give you and your child the resources you need to make informed decisions, to answer all your questions, and to help you cope every step of the way.
You should also know that majority of children treated for retinoblastoma go on to lead normal lives ― and more than 80% of them will retain 20/20 vision.
What is retinopathy of prematurity?
Premature babies can face a number of health problems and one of the more common is called retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). ROP causes abnormal blood vessels to grow in the retina, the layer of nerve tissue in the eye that enables us to see.
How is retinopathy of prematurity diagnosed?
Generally, the earlier a baby is born, the greater the risk of ROP. Because ROP has no signs or symptoms, the only way to detect it is through an eye examination by a pediatric ophthalmologist.
Nemours Advances the Screening and Treatment of ROP
In Florida, eye doctors at Nemours Children's Specialty Care, Jacksonville, have developed a single-use sterile exam kit for performing retinopathy exams. This kit, now used in 31 state and 60 Neonatal Intensive Care Units across the country, makes ROP testing safer and lessens the chance of infection.
And in Delaware, team members in the Division of Ophthalmology at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children have published medical journal articles reviewing new guidelines on ROP screening and treatment, recent advances in therapies, and effective laser treatment options.
How is retinopathy of prematurity treated?
The results of your baby's first eye exam will determine the need for and frequency of follow-up examinations. ROP is usually diagnosed according to stages that describe how far the blood vessels have grown into the retina.
Some cases of ROP are mild and correct themselves, but others require surgery to prevent vision reduction or blindness. Surgery involves using a laser or other means to stop the growth of the abnormal blood vessels, the goal being to prevent the vessels from pulling on and detaching the retina.
Because there are varying degrees of ROP, the surgical approach used can differ for each case. We will discuss your baby's condition with you and which method we recommend. The most frequently used method of ROP surgery is:
- laser surgery, in which small laser beams are used to scar the peripheral retina (also called laser therapy or photocoagulation). This procedure lasts about 30 to 45 minutes for each eye.
For more-advanced cases of ROP where retinal detachment has occurred, these methods are used:
- scleral buckling, which involves placing a flexible band, usually made of silicone, around the circumference of the eye.
- vitrectomy, a complex surgery that involves replacing the vitreous, or the clear gel in the center of the eye, with a saline (salt) solution.
Babies who've required any kind of treatment for ROP will need regular, long-term follow-up care. You can count on us to be with you every step of the way, and, if necessary, to provide recommendations for any vision-related services your child may need in the years to come.
Strabismus ("struh-BIZ-mus") is a misalignment of the eyes in which both eyes are oriented in different directions.
What causes strabismus?
Sometimes called "crossed-eyes" or "walleye," strabismus often begins when a child is very young and is usually the result of a problem with neuromuscular, including brain, control of eye movement, or less often, the actual eye muscle itself.
How is strabismus treated?
If your child has strabismus, your Nemours pediatric ophthalmologist may recommend glasses, patching (wearing an eye patch over the good eye in order to strengthen the weaker eye), or in some cases, surgery to straighten the eyes. The important thing is to begin treatment as soon as possible to help improve your child's vision.
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Can Vision Problems Affect Schoolwork?
My son has had poor vision for a while and wears glasses. He's always struggled in school, and I'm wondering if his vision problems are to blame.
– Victoria
Your doctor and eye specialist know your son's history best, but generally if a child's vision is corrected with glasses, it's not likely that a vision problem is causing learning difficulties.
Still, some kids might struggle in school if their prescription changes and they're wearing glasses that are outdated. Make sure that your son's vision is checked while he's wearing his glasses to be sure they're the right prescription.
Also, some kids have undiagnosed amblyopia (or "lazy eye"), which causes them to develop good vision in one eye and poor vision in the other. Parents might notice poor grades or clumsiness as a result. Treatment by an eye doctor can correct the problem and strengthen vision.
If his vision isn't the problem, you might want your son to be evaluated by a doctor who specializes in learning problems. Such problems are common — and sometimes hard to spot. Once better defined, steps can be taken to improve his academic situation.
Reviewed by: Steven Dowshen, MD
Date reviewed: February 06, 2017


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Since 1998, nearly 700 babies and other children in the United States alone have died of heatstroke after being accidentally left in a hot vehicle. More than 25 cases have been reported this year. Half of those deaths resulted from children who were left in the cars by caregivers. In 30 percent of the cases, the child entered an unattended, unlocked vehicle.
When outdoor temperatures exceed 30 °C, a vehicle's internal temperature can rise to 67 °C in as little as 20 minutes. Heatstroke occurs when a person's temperature exceeds 40 °C, causing internal organs to shut down and damaging cells.
The auto industry is slowly taking action to prevent such deaths. General Motors announced a rear-seat reminder feature in its 2017 GMC Acadia sport-utility vehicle. It notifies the driver at the end of a trip that the rear door was previously opened, prompting the driver to check the backseat before exiting. Car seat manufacturer Evenflo offers technology on the Advanced SensorSafe Embrace DLX infant seat that plays a tone to remind a driver that a child is still in the seat. These are two solutions, but there are several other features that might help prevent tragedies.
According to a CNN report, in 2012 the U.S. government warned that "new devices intended to prevent children from dying of heatstroke in parked vehicles are unreliable and should not be used as stand-alone measures to prevent such tragedies." And, the report noted, no aftermarket devices protected against a child entering an unlocked vehicle. Four years later, this is still the case.
Being a retired systems engineer, I have examined this problem from several perspectives. First, there is the need to detect when a child is left in the vehicle—whether it be through sensors in a car seat or the floor, or rear seats. The system of sensors must produce some kind of alert to warn either the driver, a caregiver, a nearby adult, or first responders in a timely manner so they can remove the child before the symptoms of heatstroke set in. Automakers must also examine cars' existing technologies or look at new ones in the works, and assess how these can be applied to protect children.
Whether children are left in a car seat or hide in an unattended vehicle, any technology designed to protect them must be able to send out a warning. The technologies needed for each of the following problems are different.
- To prevent children from being forgotten in car seats, the seats themselves can be built with sensors to capture biometric data about the child, including weight, respiration, heart rate, and movements, and also whether the child is breathing out carbon dioxide. This information can be transmitted in real time to a caregiver's smartphone.
A timer can begin either when the driver shuts off the engine or exits the car without removing the child, while sensors monitor the interior temperature of the vehicle. Collectively these would be intended to sense the presence of an unattended child left behind in a car and produce some type of alert, whether by activating the car horn or car alarm or sending a message to the caregiver's smartphone.
- When children enter an unattended, unlocked vehicle and cannot get out, sensors could be installed to detect movement, screams, banging, and other noises, and send an alarm. Multiple video cameras would need to cover several areas of the vehicle's interior, including the floor between rows of seats and, in hatchback vehicles, the storage area behind the backseat—where children may hide. An easily accessible switch could be installed for children to activate an alarm themselves. Or a feature could be added that would automatically unlock the doors when the engine has been off for a period of time and is empty of any front-seat occupants but sensors detect that children are still in the back.
Once technologies that can detect unattended children are implemented, then the next step is to interface them with what is already installed in vehicles. That includes video cameras, the horn (which can act as an alarm), and Bluetooth technology (which can send messages to a driver's smartphone). Cars can already sense when doors are opened or closed and when seat belts are engaged or not engaged, and they can display outdoor temperatures. Many are also equipped with safety components such as a latch for exiting the rear compartment or trunk. A systems solution would integrate all of these technologies toward the common goal of saving children's lives.
Elden, a retired professional engineer, is an IEEE life senior member and a member of the IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology. To reach him, email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Are you struggling to meet your financial obligations each month? These four options can help you ultimately become debt-free.
1. Consolidate your debt
Paying interest charges on several different credit cards and other loans? Call your bank and ask to consolidate all of these debts into a personal line of credit (LOC) or all-in-one account, at a lower interest rate. While the average credit card has an interest rate of 18% and department store cards have interest rates as high as 30%, an LOC's interest rate is generally prime plus a percentage point, says Rubina Ahmed-Haq, a financial reporter and blogger at Always Save Money. So rather than making payments to, say, 3 different credit cards, you'll make one monthly payment to your LOC while simultaneously reducing interest costs.
Jim Yih, an Edmonton-based financial educator who writes a blog called Retire Happy suggests the only solution that works is to make more and higher payments to clear the debt as soon as possible. He adds that you can use a loan calculator to figure out how long it will take you to pay off your debt. "Calculate the loan over 3, 5 or 10 years," he says. "Many people will be shocked at how high the payments might be."
2. Reduce spending
Quit purchasing items on the plastic. As Ahmed-Haq points out, debt consolidation is only a great strategy if you don't add to your debt. "You're not doing yourself any favours if you're trying to get out of debt," she says. "You need to concentrate on repaying it and stop charging anything to your credit cards."
3. Watch your mortgage payments
Ideally, your mortgage and annual property taxes are no more than 30% of your after-tax monthly income, notes Ahmed-Haq. Yes, the bank may be willing to lend you way more money than that (Ahmed-Haq was offered a mortgage that to carry would represent 60% of her after-tax monthly income, for instance) but accepting that hefty amount of money will likely make it more difficult to pay your bills. "You have to ask yourself if you have taken on a mortgage that you simply cannot afford," she says. "You may need to downsize or look at a less-expensive house that you can afford." Some people with smaller mortgages may opt to pay their mortgages off with a home equity line of credit (HELOC). They then pay down the HELOC, which allows them to make unlimited payments. But that strategy only works for disciplined people, since HELOCs also present flexibility in spending, Yih notes. "HELOCs have allowed people to live beyond their means and it's so easy to give into the temptation of spending and consumption," he says.
4. Write off liabilities
Run your own business? If you have accumulated some business debt, make that debt work for you. You could get a home equity line of credit or all-in-one account for your business income and expenses, and then write off the interest. If you want to adopt this strategy, see a tax professional to ensure your accounts are set up properly, says Yih. Still, he cautions that the best debt is "no debt at all."
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By The Chronicle on February 17, 2010


text: I would like to see the option to put a host neme in for the gateway in advanced routing the reason for this is I have machine the runs ecomstation and vertual station which alows me to run linux and Windows under ecomstation but I have to put in a route for the subnet 192.168.100.0 I would like to use dhcp for the machines address and put the host name of the machine in as the gateway. Then have the router look to its own dhcp table to find the current ip address for the machine. But at this time I am force to asign the machine a static ip address in order to setup the route to 192.168.100.0 Could this be added to a update for the firm ware for the wrt54g router it looks like this now route name SvistaW destinationlan ip 192.168.100.0 subnet mask 255.255.255.0 default gateway 192.168.1.40 I would like to put 2210US the host name of the machine as the gateway and have it goto it's own dhcp table and lookup the 192.168.1.40


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During a recent jaunt to our favorite warehouse store, for nothing more than Transformers wallies, we discovered the madness of the SUMMER CHRISTMAS PUSH. They have Christmas decorations, Halloween costumes and an excess of toys sure to give any red-blooded American child conniptions, all piled next to each other right by the freaking door.
I was immediately beseeched for paper and writing implement, which I was unable to provide. I was promised that we would never remember EVERYTHING they wanted to ask Santa, The Easter Bunny, leprauchans and every person they are remotely familiar with, for for their next eleventy holidays and birthdays.
Then, TT2 slanted me that sidelong, devious little smirk of his and stated, "You've got your phone, right? You can just take pichurs of it all and e-mail 'em to evybuddy on da cump-ooter.'
Maude save me from techhie children! This is what happens when kids meander Costco with a camera phone and a mission:
Anyone else notice how the photos get progressively blurrier? It's the kid crack. The plethora of merchandising madness, TV commercials, tiny parts and memories like elephants for everything parents wish they would forget, that turns kids into blithering idiots who can only repeat 'I wan dat, and dat, and dat, oh and dat, and dis, and dat...."
Although, I have to admit the light-up light sabers are pretty awesome. If it wasn't for TT3 attempting to escape the cart every 2 seconds I totally would have challenged TT1 to a duel. Who's your mommy?! No. I am your mommy! Join me, and we will complete your training. With our combined strength! we will defeat the Emperor, and rule the Galaxy together as Mother and SON! Wait? What? I blacked out for a second.
Ahem, as I was saying...
Oh, and this is not the complete album of wonderfully composed photographs cluttering up my phone. I may need to add another data plan if they ever figure out how to message these things to everyone in my contacts. I guess I'd better start making that Christmas list and saving my pennies now huh? Thank goodness they already know they don't get everything they ask for!


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From BBC News:
Some people leave cash in ATMs because they have been distracted
High Street bank HSBC is to join RBS in refunding customers who forget to take their cash from ATMs following withdrawals.
HSBC said it would automatically refund money left in cash machines since May 2005, although the process would not be immediate.
Notes are sucked back into a machine if the user fails to take the cash within 30 seconds.
This could occur, a bank spokesman said, if customers had been distracted.
The bank has paper receipts that allow it to work out whether people have missed out.
Both HSBC and RBS changed their policies in January 2011 so notes that failed to be collected were automatically refunded to an account.
Previously customers had to claim the money back when they realised they had failed to collect the cash.
Now the banks are working with the UK Payments Council, which oversees payments strategy, to install a system that automatically refunds those who lost money for as far back as records allow.
Customers who believed that they had lost out did not need to do anything, but would see their accounts credited in due course, a spokesman said, regardless of which institution they banked with.
However, there was a very small minority of cardholders who would still need to claim, he added.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20851832


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5 Best Nixon Wrist Watches
The five best Nixon wrist watches are all very trendy and durable. Nixon makes many different types of watches; which are all very high in quality, but these are the top five.
- Nixon 51-30 White Ceramic Swiss Automatic. This top watch by Nixon is five times harder than steel. It is made of a ceramic body, has three hands and a swiss-made mechanical device showing the date. It offers a stainless steel skeleton, is scratch resistant and has a butterfly buckle. It sells for around $2400.
- Magnacon Nixon SS All Black Watch. Nixon makes this durable watch which contains six hands, a Swiss made mechanism and shows date and day. The case is made from custom 200 meter Titanium carbide-coated stainless steel and sells for around $750.
- Nixon The Trader Titanium Carbide Watch. Another top watch by Nixon is, "The Trader." It contains a seven hand dial and Swiss quartz movement showing day, date and month. It is made from custom 200 meter titanium carbide coated stainless steel and has a custom titanium carbide-coated stainless steel band. It sells for around $900.
- Nixon Automatic Capital Steel. This watch is yet another among the top five. It has a three-hand dial and Swiss made mechanicals with auto winding. It also offers a sweeping seconds hand with 25 jewels. It cones with a 100 meter stainless steel case and a custom solid stainless steel band with a double locking clasp. It sells for around $600.
- Nixon Automatic SR White Wrist Watch. This watch contains a three-hand dial and Swiss made mechanicals. It contains auto winding showing day and date. It also has sweeping seconds and 25 jewels. The case is made of 200 meter titanium carbide coated stainless steel and the band from custom titanium carbide coated stainless steel. It also comes equipped with a double locking clasp. This top watch made by Nixon sells for around $700.
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A second woman has accused "Transparent" star Jeffrey Tambor of sexual harassment and now the Emmy-winning actor might be written out of his own show.
Trace Lysette, who played a yoga teacher named Shea who mentored Tambor's trans character on the Amazon series, released a statement in which she details Tambor's alleged harassment.
According to Lysette, when she emerged from wardrobe in a skimpy lingerie outfit, Tambor remarked, "My God, Trace. I want to attack you sexually." Actress Alexandra Billings confirms she also heard the remark. Both "laughed it off because it was so absurd," Lysette says.
But a few minutes later, while waiting for a camera setup between takes, Lysette says Tambor (in costume as Maura) came up to her. "He came in close, put his bare feet on top of mine so I could not move, leaned his body against me, and began quick, discreet thrust[s] back and forth against my body. I felt his penis on my hip through his thin pajamas," Lysette says in the statement obtained by THR.
"I laughed it off and rolled my eyes," Lysette said in the statement. "I had a job to do and I had to do it with Jeffrey, the lead of our show." She said it wasn't the first time she had been "treated as a sexual object by men — this one just happened to be famous."
Lysette, who is transgender, said that despite "multiple uncomfortable experiences with Jeffrey," working on the show has been "an incredible, career-solidifying honor" and "a rare opportunity."
Tambor responded to Lysette's accusation in his own statement in which he said, "I am not a predator."
For the past four years, I've had the huge privilege — and huge responsibility — of playing Maura Pfefferman, a transgender woman, in a show that I know has had an enormous, positive impact on a community that has been too long dismissed and misunderstood. Now I find myself accused of behavior that any civilized person would condemn unreservedly. I know I haven't always been the easiest person to work with. I can be volatile and ill-tempered, and too often I express my opinions harshly and without tact. But I have never been a predator — ever. I am deeply sorry if any action of mine was ever misinterpreted by anyone as being sexually aggressive or if I ever offended or hurt anyone. But the fact is, for all my flaws, I am not a predator and the idea that someone might see me in that way is more distressing than I can express.
According to Deadline, Season 5 of the Emmy-winning series (which has not yet started filming) might now happen without Tambor.
Last week, Amazon began investigating Tambor's behavior after a former assistant accused him of harassing her. Tambor admitted he had "acted in an improper manner toward her," but also claimed that she was a "former disgruntled assistant."
"Transparent" creator Jill Soloway told EW, "Anything that would diminish the level of respect, safety, and inclusion so fundamental to our workplace is completely antithetical to our principles. We are cooperating with the investigation into this matter."


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Dr. William W. McPherson portrait
Item information
- Title:
- Dr. William W. McPherson portrait
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- Subjects:
Agricultural economists
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Black-and-white print (photograph)
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- ua100_099-002-cb0002_046-15490-002
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- Description:
- Portrait: Dr. W. W. McPherson, Agricultural Economics
- Genre:
Portrait photographs
- Names:
North Carolina State University -- Faculty
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- Digital Project:
University Archives Photographs
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- Special Collections Research Center at NCSU Libraries
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- North Carolina State University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Department of Communication Services Records (UA100.099) held by Special Collections Research Center at NCSU Libraries
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The Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) requires that an "eligible" employee must be granted, in total, up to twelve weeks of unpaid leave during any twelve-month period for any of the following reasons:
- the birth or adoption of a child or the foster care placement of a child—when used for this reason, the FMLA leave must be concluded within 12 months of the birth, adoption or placement of the child
- a leave to care for the employee's spouse, child or parent who has a serious health condition
- a serious health condition of the employee that makes the employee unable to perform the functions of their job
To be eligible for coverage under FMLA, an employee must have been employed by the University for at least 12 months and have worked at least 1,250 hours during the 12-month period immediately preceding the commencement of the leave. All periods of time when the employee was on the payroll, including casual and temporary employment, count toward determining whether the employee has been employed for at least 12 months. Only periods of actual work time count toward the determination of whether the employee has worked at least 1,250 hours during the preceding 12 months. Periods of paid or unpaid leave, holidays, etc., which are not work time for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act, are excluded.
Note: The complete Family and Medical Leave Policy available on the HR web site, for samples of the forms to be used, plus additional information on the following topics: an explanation of the job benefits and protection provided by the Act; the 12-month period during which FMLA is calculated; spousal coverage; definitions of "family member," "serious health condition," "health care provider," etc.; how to request leave; proof; confidentiality; substitution of paid leave; benefits; and reinstatement.
Intermittent Leave
An employee taking FMLA leave for their own serious health condition or to care for a seriously ill spouse, child or parent may take leave on an intermittent basis, or by reducing their scheduled work hours. The employee must provide certification from the health care provider caring for the employee and/or family member stating that the leave must be taken in that manner. Intermittent leave must be accounted for in one (1) hour increments, up to 12 times the number of scheduled hours per week. It is incumbent upon the department to keep track of lost work time and to deduct the time from sick leave, vacation, personal days or salary, as appropriate.
Note: Officers should be deemed to work a 35-hour week for purposes of computing the number of hours of leave available.
FMLA Forms
For an employee's own serious health condition, non-occupational:
- WH380E – Certification of Health Care Provider for Employee's Serious Health Condition
For Workers' Compensation, when a leave of absence is required:
- WH380E – Certification of Health Care Provider for Employee's Serious Health Condition
For a covered family member's serious health condition:
- WH380F – Certification of Health Care Provider for Family Member's Serious Health Condition
For Military Related FMLA Leave:
Forms for all cases (for department use only):
For any questions regarding FMLA or Leaves of Absence, please contact your HR Client Manager or contact Employment and HR Client Services at 212-851-7008 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com. Columbia University Medical Center departments should contact CUMC Human Resources at 212-305-3819.


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text: As the year gets into its swing of things life returns to the normality of what is our daily routines. The truth is that we will all have days where we are very much in the routine of "another day". This quote helps to remind us that we need to rejoice in the fact that we wake up every day. No matter what pains you may have it is always important to remember that there is always somebody who has it worse. No matter what your affliction there is absolutely always someone who is worse off. That being said there is always somebody who is better off as well. Happiness in life is not about competing. Ideally we would all be able to peacefully coexist with one another. For me, I only have grown able to peacefully exist by realizing that indeed there will always be people who are both better off than I and similarly there are those who worse off. I have realized that indeed life is a give and take. Following my brain injury there are some things that will forever be different. My right arm will forever be different than my left. My dystonia in my right arm is here to stay but thankfully I have figured out ways to coexist with it. I have come to except it in large part because it is part of who I am. I will forever have a few challenges, but in reality I am not alone in that at all. I just have to remember how fortunate I am that I have realized how to handle the vast majority of the pains that I feel. Any pains that I do get are thankfully not permanent as this quote reiterates I am indeed blessed and thankful for this life that I lead. Life can get very rudimentary but individuals have to stay in contact with their inspirational factors so that they are forever encouraged to continue along their journey. We live life daily forever looking for purpose and meaning as we each go through our daily tasks. Every person has his/her own path but we are all seeking the same thing at the end of the day. I greatly benefit from being around inspired and inspirational individuals. Every day is different and we should all live to find purpose in every day. Seeking to surround ourselves with those who believe in the same way that we do should be paramount as we are deciphering who to spend time with. Every day we should each try and remember that every person is fighting his own battles and we are all seeking the same inspiration so as to proactively and enthusiastically continue on this path that we call life. I would love to hear how you have found inspiration along your journey. I thank you for reading.


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BBC London 9 March 2017: In January 2017 Angus Energy drilled a sidetrack well unauthorised by the Surrey County Council.
This is what happened since (and shortly before) at the Brockham site:
14 June 2018 – Drill Or Drop
Residents uncover regulatory loophole at Surrey oil site
17 May 2018 – getSURREY
Brockham oil well application contradicts firm's press release, says councillor
8th May 2018 – Drill Or Drop
Angus Energy complaint against BBC over disputed oil well dismissed by watchdog
3 May 2018 – Drill Or Drop
Councillors oppose two oil applications in Surrey's greenbelt
20 March 2018 – Private Eye
14 March 2018 – Drill Or Drop
Disputed Brockham sidetrack well highlights "discrepancies" over oil and gas rules – Surrey planner
7 March 2018 – Drill Or Drop
Angus Energy focuses on production with release of accounts and Brockham plans
15 February 2018 – DrillOrDrop
Balcombe well test likely to come before Brockham, says Angus Energy
12 February 2018 – DrillOrDrop
The acid debate – what the Environment Agency says about acidising oil and gas wells and how campaigners respond
22 January 2018 – DrillOrDrop
Breaking: Cuadrilla sells operation of Balcombe licence to Angus Energy
21 January 2018 – DrillOrDrop
Angus Energy response on Brockham planning application
20 January 2018 – DrillOrDrop
Angus Energy's planning application for Brockham oil site "invalid"
20 December 2017 – DrillOrDrop
Angus Energy submits new planning application for Brockham
8 November 2017 – DrillOrDrop
Official criticism of Angus Energy's drilling and management at Brockham oil site
25 October 2017 – DrillOrDrop
Updated: Angus Energy to apply for planning consent for disputed Brockham oil well
23 October 2017 – DrillOrDrop
Council confirms Angus oil production scheme at Brockham does not have planning permission
23 October 2017 – DrillOrDrop
Angus announces go-ahead for oil production at disputed Brockham side-track
13 September 2017 – DrillOrDrop
Angus accused of betraying trust and misleading councillors over Brockham oil site
13 September – DrillOrDrop
What Surrey County Council told the OGA about the Brockham sidetrack
25 August 2017 – DrillOrDrop
Council lawyers back planners in dispute over Angus Energy's Brockham well
24 August 2017 – Nature
20 July 2017 – DrillOrDrop
Angus shares keep rising despite no resolution to planning dispute over Brockham oil site
26 June 2017 – DrillOrDrop
Angus applies for retrospective permission for Brockham well site – but not for drilling
24 June 2017 – The Argus
Saturday Review: Do we really want to see oil fields in rural Sussex? (Whilst not directly discussing Brockham or Surrey, the issue explained in this comment piece so clearly is the very issue our community is facing)
7 June 2017 – spinwatch
New documents suggest Angus Energy 'breached planning' conditions in Brockham
11 May 2017 – DrillOrDrop
No resolution to dispute over Brockham oil well as Angus announces production plans
2 May 2017 – NewStatesman
A blackness beneath the village green
7 April 2017 – spinwatch
London Stock Exchange asked to investigate oil company over Surrey well
29 March 2017 – DrillOrDrop
"Council gave us no formal notice of planning breach at Brockham well" – Angus Energy
28 March 2017 – DrillOrDrop
Brockham oil site breached permit condition, document reveals
26 March 2017 – Eagle Radio
Fear and confusion over oil drilling in Surrey greenbelt
24 March 2017 – Private Eye
21 March 2017 – BBC South Update Brockham
20 March 2017 – DrillOrDrop
Charges dropped against five Brockham oil protesters
20 March 2017 – The Independent
Energy firm accused of drilling for oil beneath greenbelt land without planning permission
20 March 2017 – The Times (Registration required)
Oil firm drills in Surrey 'without permit'
20 March 2017 – Surrey Mirror
Brockham Oil Well: Surrey County Council says company has 'acted without planning permission' as charges against five protesters dropped
18 March 2017
Support people arrested at Brockham on Monday 20 March
The people arrested while protesting peacefully against oil drilling at Brockham will be tried at Redhill magistrates court on Monday 20 March. Please come along for 9.15am, to show support and demonstrate the strength of public opinion on this issue. The court is at Hatchlands Road, Redhill, RH1 6DH, between Reigate and Redhill on the A25.
Link to Frack Free Surrey Announcement with more details
16 March 2017 -DrillOrDrop
Council twice told Angus Energy it didn't have permission for Brockham oil well – documents reveal
9 March 2017 – BBC London
9 March 2017 -DrillOrDrop
Council "extremely disappointed over Brockham well drilled without permission"
3 March 2017 -DrillOrDrop
Brockham ready to produce oil by summer and could be better than Horse Hill, says Angus
2 February – DrillOrDrop
Brockham could open up oil exploration in the Weald – Lenigas
27 January 2017 – DrillOrDrop
Brockham update: Rig down, potential reservoirs announced and the reason for 24-hour working
12 January – BBC News, Surrey
Protest police accused of 'scare tactics' at Brockham and Leith Hill
9 January 2017 – Surrey Mirror
Anti-oil drilling protester arrested for 'chaining' himself to truck in Brockham
15 December 2016 – DrillOrDrop


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TROY - Troy University officials have named Dr. Stephen C. Miller Director of the Manuel H. Johnson Center for Political Economy in the Sorrell College of Business.
Dr. Miller joins the Center from Western Carolina University where he most recently served as director of the university's accreditation committee and was an associate professor of economics. He joined WCU's economics faculty in 2006.
"Under Dr. Miller's leadership, I am confident the Johnson Center will continue on its path to becoming one of the leading free-market policy centers in the country," said Dr. Judson Edwards, Dean of the Sorrell College of Business. "In addition to his strong record of research and outreach, Dr. Miller is a superb classroom teacher, which is essential in fulfilling the core mission of the College."
A graduate of Towson University, Dr. Miller completed his doctorate at George Mason University, and, prior to his affiliation at Western Carolina, was a research assistant and development assistant at the Cato Institute. While at WCU, he was named Professor of Excellence for Undergraduate Teaching and was awarded a five-year grant to support Free Enterprise Educational Activities by the Charles Koch Foundation.
He is a former Visiting Summer Fellow of the American Institute for Economic Research, and was the Oloffson Weaver Fellow at George Mason, as well as a research fellow of the James Buchanan Center for Political Economy.


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[MOC] Lego Technic fast buggy | Mud racer
896gerard posted a topic in LEGO Technic and Model TeamHi guys! My latest creation is this mud racer. It was not designed to be art, but to have fun. Therefore the frame and bodywork was kept very light and it has the light 8878 accu. This added up to a weight of just 600 grams! The steering happens by an PF m-motor because the servo motor was too slow for the speed this racer evolved. The front axle is pendular to keep the rear wheels always on the ground, this was vital for driving in grass, stones and mud. The rear axle has a differential - but not always. Watch the video for details. Read the full review on: http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/398114 to see photos of the drivetrain or watch the video below. I have personally learnt much from this great little car, you can expect more soon.
[MOC] 4×4 4-link Offroader GEN2
HorcikDesigns posted a topic in LEGO Technic and Model TeamHi, few months ago I've submitted here GEN1 offroader, and I promised the second generation with many improvements - so, here it is ;) (GEN1 topic: http://www.eurobrick...52#entry1806014) 1+1XL (independent propulsion for each axle, 2*M, 1*V1 reciever, 1*V2 reciever, 1*Li-Po Battery. Youtube: Flickr (model): http://flic.kr/s/aHsjUeaFrB Flickr (disassembling): http://flic.kr/s/aHsjUetNAQ LDD of chassis is also availible.
Pure Victory - A Bluecoat in the mud
Skalldyr posted a topic in Pirate MOCs[pid][/pid]230C And here he is: A Bluecoat in the mud! Nothing more to say about.


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il padrone wrote:You are seriously misreading what people are saying here (and BTW the "I don't give a freak about anyone else" attitude reads very poorly). No-one wants you to wear a tweed suit for your 35km commute. Of course cycling-specific clothing and a change at work is the choice for this ride. However for the 5 km ride to the railway station, do you really need the Omega Pharma Lotto team kit?
Of course I understand that for short or slow rides there's no reason to wear lycra and indeed I don't but not everybody in this discussion is I feel being reasonable. In DavidS's post on the one hand he calls people like me lycra snobs but on the other hand tells us we need to 'cut the attitude', seems like we're fighting against ourselves a lot... He also argues that for cyclists to be regarded as legitimate road users they need to be seen wearing every-day clothes but I argue that for me to do so and use my bicycle as transportation is in a lot of cases impossible without being deliberately uncomfortable.
It's an attitude that a lot of cyclists have that's very unhelpful and I think stems from a victim mentality similar to people who shy away from claiming a lane or riding out from the left even when doing so is vital to their safety. Some people feel that other cyclists choosing to wear lycra makes them stand out from other road-users which they fear will make them targets as well and so they try to tell all of us what we should or shouldn't be wearing.