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Datrix Healthcare Solutions
Mobility is an area of concern for most organisations, but for few is it as complex, mandated and challenging as it is for NHS trusts. There are a handful of key clinical applications and services that are the lifeblood of the modern trust and to deliver them securely to any device, anywhere is the ultimate ambition.
The benefits of being able to deliver EPR (Electronic Patient Records) or PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) to a clinician's device right at the bedside have obvious and tangible benefits with regards to quality and effectiveness of care. To deliver these applications across a diverse range of devices and locations, and in a manner that fulfils all security and patient information mandates requires specialist knowledge and experience as well as careful vendor selection.
Datrix has been working with its select group of vendors for two decades to carefully select and shape solutions specifically for the NHS and its increasingly intricate networking environments.
As well as the complexity of networking in the NHS there is also the criticality to consider. Nowhere is the concept of five nines more applicable than within our hospital environments. Telemetry monitors, blood refrigeration units and infusion pumps are just an assortment of the array of clinical devices now IP enabled and dependant on network connectivity.
As well as these devices the uninterrupted delivery of key clinical applications and services such as EPR, PACS and E-Prescribing, are all dependant on the network, both wired and wireless. Without these clinical devices and applications, it is fair to say that the modern hospital struggles to function, network outages, in Extreme cases, can see A+E departments closed altogether.
Analytics technologies are becoming more and more vital to the day to day operations of our NHS clients. Deploying technologies from our two key analytics vendors, Extreme Networks and Nexthink, we help our customers to understand how their IT services are being both provisioned and consumed, where issues in service delivery lie, how key clinical applications are being utilised, the rate at which they are being adopted etc.
One such example of this would be the current drive within the NHS to adopt a paperless of paper light strategy. Achieving a paperless hospital would require the deployment of a highly resilient, always available Software platform. Any such project would likely represent a major investment on the part of the trust and Analytics can play a part in ensuring both a successful delivery and speedy ROI.
Analytics, in this instance would allow the trust to ascertain the rate of adoption of its new investment, to understand the extent at which is being utilised, to identify any problems in service delivery and where those issues reside; with the network, server or application itself. Solutions of this sort can also be used to monitor the performance of Outsource suppliers and the services they provide, providing clear and concise analytics to avoid unnecessary finger pointing when problems arise.
Never before has IT had such a tangible effect on the Patient experience than today. IT has become a key enabler of technologies that can have a real and palpable effect on patient satisfaction and outcomes. As well as the obvious experience enhancing technologies such as Patient Entertainment systems and Guest wireless services there are less apparent benefits that IT can bring, enabling clinical mobility for example, allowing a clinician to present a patient's scan back to them on a mobile device at the bedside as opposed to a fixed terminal elsewhere on a ward.
Enabled by IT and delivered securely to the bedside, application mobility such as this can have a significant and ultimately positive impact on patient experience.
Having worked with Datrix for over 5 years, they have consistently demonstrated a very high level of commitment in assisting and supporting the Trust. They are helpful, dynamic and responsive, and always strive to meet and exceed my expectations.
Ed Sturt, Head of Infrastructure, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Contact us on 020 7749 0800 or email@example.com or request a call back from a member of our team below
Datrix have over 20 years' experience in the Healthcare sector, currently delivering critical network infrastructures, support and managed services to over 25 NHS Trusts' across the United Kingdom
We have deployed some of the largest wireless infrastructures within the healthcare sector. With a team of dedicated wireless consultants, we have unrivalled expertise in overcoming the unique challenges posed by density hospital environments.
From providing Wi-Fi access to patients to enabling new technologies such as Mobile EPR, PACS and RFID Asset Tracking solutions, streamlining patient flow and improving the patient experience is at the heart of everything we do in the healthcare sector
We are an ISO/IEC 27001 and 20000-1 accredited organisation, with UK based data centres, operating to ITIL service management best practices. You can rest assured that your data will be secure at all times
We employ some of the most experienced and qualified consultants and technical experts, and have long standing relationships with the industry's leading vendors


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Ride the Rockies 2013 continues to sizzle with Satan's Highway (Day Two: RTR 1, Joe 1)
Waking up at 5:15 a.m. has never been easier. Staying in bed until 5:45, now, that's difficult.
The chorus / cacophony of zippers builds from a trickle at 5 a.m. to a swell by 6, as Ride the Rockies riders staying in tent city pack up for the next day on the road.
This morning we (myself, coworker Kevin Graves and his wife Kim) got on the road by 6:45 a.m., a totally respectable but not-really-that-hardcore time.
We woke in Cortez, rode down U.S. 491, the highway formerly known as U.S. 666, the Devil's Highway (read the Denver Post's 2003 article about the name change here).
We rode past Mancos (7,028′) up through Hesperus Hill (8,091′) to Durango (6,512′). Today's brand of Colorado-beauty lay in the fields and farms, undulating hills and curves on the ride from Arriola to Mancos.
The hills from Mancos to Hesperus were as subtle as they were mean. Today we clmbed 3,442′ in 64 miles, more vertical than yesterday in fewer miles. The heat of the sun accentuated the pain of the hills — more than one rider, low on water, mistook a construction flatbed for a water truck on the ride up.
There were moments of peace, such as when you're climbing what you hope is the last hill (it wasn't) and you feel the sun turn it up a few degrees (it did) and then a small cool breeze cups your body for a few seconds. And then there was the ride into the clouds before the descent into Durango:
And then there was ten-year-old Jared Scott, of Boulder, who's riding his second Ride the Rockies. His second. With his mom and his dad, but not on a tandem, on his own bike. Jared was disappointed in the flatness of this year's route, "I like hills," he said. On a climb near Hesperus Hill he asked a rider how many miles to the top, when he heard it was "only" five more miles he said "that's all?"
Yesterday a bicycler was ticketed for an illegal pass (of a car) on a descent near Lizard Head Pass, State Trooper Gary Allen, who's working his seventh Ride the Rockies, said.
Beard of the Day goes to 64-year-old Bill Rahe of Albuquerque, who's also riding his seventh Ride the Rockies. "People call me Santa," he said.
Follow my Ride real-time on twitter, and see the Ride the Rockies photos people have uploaded to instagram here.
Read what I wrote about my day one experience on Ride the Rockies here.

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If you're not there tomorrow, can your team function completely without you and make sure that all your responsibilities are managed? You see, you don't have a job, you have responsibilities. So it should go on whether or not you are there.
My very first boss that made it very clear to me, if you're ever needing to be replaced on a day when you're not available, we better be able to do everything you can do, and you better have the procedures and checklists ready such that we can do the job.
Now some people think, "Well, if I do that then I don't have job security." Guess what? If you don't do it, you don't have job security. Because you have put your team at great risk. And, guess what? They're going to notice the first time you go on vacation or have a sick day, that you are not looking out for the team.
So today, take time, write out your procedures, write out your checklists so anyone can step in, and I promise you, good things will come as a result of the fact that you're taking care of your team.


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That Guy Really Knows How To Control His Excavator!!!
Any Excavator driver knows how important it is to maintain control of the machine no matter what the circumstances, but only some of them are actually good at it. We would think that steep hills and embankments would be one of the most dangerous parts of any Excavator operators job. To be able to control the machine like this guy would take serious skill.
It looks like he was done with all the work up on the road, but the next stop was at the bottom of an embankment. How will he manage to get this massive Excavator down a slope like that? With some extreme skills of course! Being able to use your boom to balance your weight is the key factor in successfully getting down a slope and this guy knows exactly what he's doing. Would you be able to do that?!?


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Having a child with a learning difficulty or disability and helping your family to cope
The first thing to remember is that you're not alone. Speaking with, or reading about other people whose children have special education needs (SEN) and disabilities (SEND) can help you and your child understand what's going on.
There are lots of support groups for people with children who have a range of SEND. Some groups have coffee mornings and play groups where you can meet other families in a similar situation to you.
As well as social and emotional support your child will get help at school. This can be delivered in many different ways, from special equipment to extra help from a teaching assistant. You can find lots of resources, advice and information right here on your Local Offer.
Our directory is a great way for you to search for everything to do with SEN activities, support groups, medical equipment and services, social services and education.
If you're in the Services the CEAS website has lots of information and support for Service families and eligible Ministry of Defence civilians about education and SEN services in the UK and overseas.


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A Ripon nightclub owner has defended the running of his business amid a police clampdown on anti-social behaviour outside the venue.
Chris I'Anson, who owns the Matrix on Kirkgate, has come under fire from police and residents for the behaviour of late night revellers in streets surrounding the club.
Nearby residents have complained about drunks vomiting in the street, urinating through letterboxes and having sex in doorways.
"It happens all over the country," said Mr I'Anson, 54, who stressed he was satisfied with the way he operates the venue. "We have a very strict policy. I employ five door staff and we ban anyone who causes trouble.
"But 18 or 19-year-olds do not want to be stuck in the house at the weekends watching Coronation Street.
"If the club wasn't here they'd go to Harrogate, York or Northallerton – which isn't good for business in Ripon."
Mr I'Anson, who has owned the nightclub for nine years, said: "The club has been here for more than 30 years. These people choose to live in the city centre – what do they expect?"
A Kirkgate resident, who asked to remain anonymous, said he endures violence, noise and disruption every Friday and Saturday night when the club is open until 3am.
"Businesses on Kirkgate have had their windows smashed, people have urinated through my letterbox on several occasions and people have fights outside. We clean up the sick in the morning. It's fundamentally bad for businesses in Ripon."
And Ben Smith – the owner of A and B taxis – said that Kirkgate is "extremely dangerous" when large crowds gather around the venue. But Mr Smith said there is not much more that the Matrix can do to prevent anti-social behaviour outside the venue.
"It's not the club's fault. They have security staff outside. It would help if there were more police officers out on the streets," he said.
The head of Ripon police, Insp Rob Thorpe, said the nightclub is now his top priority.
"The big problem is that it's the only club in the city, on a narrow street in a historic part. As soon as people are outside the club the owners don't think it's their responsibility – but it is," he said.
Insp Thorpe added: "Owners think they are no longer responsible for people who are wandering around drinking on the streets but it's an horrendous situation for any resident to have to live in."
He said more police officers will be patrolling the area on foot and plain clothes officers will be sent inside the club at weekends.
Police have the power to keep trouble-makers –including those under 18 – overnight in the cells under the Violent Crime and Reduction Act.
Insp Thorpe confirmed extra patrols will also be used to target other pubs and bars in Ripon.
"This will not just be at the Matrix," he said. "This will happen in places across the city. If they want to work with us, then fine. But if not we can take them to the courts and apply to have their licenses removed. It's more important to protect the people of Ripon – not these businesses."
Insp Thorpe said he would now be preparing a report on anti-social behaviour after consultation with Kirkgate residents.


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This add-on is still under development and aims to create new items and add items from existing items such as saddle, horse armor and others … There are new items, sounds, recipes, exchanges and etc…
Inspired by Resident Evil.
Available Languages: Português, English, Spanish, Chinese and Russian.
Would you like new cosmetic items in your world? This addon creates recipes for items that did not exist before and adds new items, as well as modifying item spawns in chests, new items in trading with villagers, and custom sounds.
New Items:
Magic Cupcake
Type: Food
Effect: Recover All Hunger
Type: Miscellaneous
Essence of Fire
Type: Miscellaneous
Mayo Null
Type: Food, Miscellaneous
Effects: Instant Damage, Wither Effect
Enchanting Potion
Type: Potion
Effetcs: Regeneration, resistance,
Enchanted Egg
Type: Miscellaneous
Null Egg
Type: Food, Miscellaneous
Effects: Fatal Poison
Sea Stone
Type: Miscellaneous
Dust of the Ender
Type: Miscellaneous
Type: Food
Type: Potion
Effects: regeneration
Green Herb
Type: Food
Effects: regeneration
Red Herb
Type: Miscellaneous
Blue Herb
Type: Food
Effects: Remove Effects
New Mobs:
Creeper Green Herb
This Creeper can be found on OverWorld, it is the same as the normal creeper, but slightly faster than its non-mutant brother.
By killing he has a chance to drop a medicinal herb.
Creeper Red Herb
This creeper can be found on OverWorld and Nether, it has a higher speed than its siblings and is much tougher and rarer than everyone else.
By killing he has a chance to drop a medicinal herb.
Creeper Blue Herb
This creeper can be found on OverWorld and The End, its speed is considerably faster and has a moderately longer life.
By killing he has a chance to drop a medicinal herb.
Chicken Null
A very special chicken has some interesting features, such as:
She hates competition, any peaceful entity near her she will kill.
She doesn't like to be teased so don't attack her as she will attack back.
It can be found on the Nether and is fire resistant.
It has a slow effect when attacking.
Wild zombie
A zombie that doesn't burn sunlight can be found in the swamp, dark forest,taiga and jungle during the daytime, its eyes glow at night and attack anything that moves, especially animals.
New Recipes:
Killing turtles will reward you with their shell.
Dust of the Ender:
It can be achieved by killing Enderman or trading with a Wandering Trader.
Wandering Trader:
It is now possible to sell and buy with the hawker, exchanges are more expensive than with ordinary villagers and he has all kinds of exchanges.
There are two secret items that have no use like these items:
I still intend to put new items, create new exchanges and make new mobs, it does not even make sense that I added this add-on and I really want to continue, if I have positive feedback and I have new ideas I will try to put it in the add-on! Some bugs is not because of my add-on is from MC's beta! Hope you like it!
Email and Paypal: [email protected]
Discord: 4rqu1v0xD#1501
Speak: Portuguese BR
Helper: FelipeBdC
New added items, food, entity changes, texture swapping, new recipes, bug fixes and improvements!
New Items:
- Essence of Fire
- Bat Hair
- Enchanted Egg
- Sushi (food)
- Magic Cupcake (food)
New Recipes:
- Packed Ice
- Blue Ice
- Monster Spawner
- Spawn Zombie
- Spawn Skeleton
- Spawn Spider
- Spawn Blaze
- Essence of Fire
- Enchanted Egg
- Sushi
- Magic Cupcake
New exchanges with Wandering Trader:
- Enchanted Egg
- Sushi
- Magic Cupcake
Entities changed:
- Bat
- Iron Golem
- Snow Golem
Texture altered:
- Dust of the Ender
Improved or corrected revenues:
- Shulker Shell
- Name Tag
- Chain Helmet
- Chain Boots
Some bug fixes and improvements.
- Fixed wrong recipes.
- Improvements in the functioning of the magic cookies.
New Recipes:
- Wither Rouse;
- Corals;
- Corals Fan;
- Corals Block.
- Gunpowder
- Flint
Entities Drops:
- Scute - Turtle
- Bat Rair
New Items:
- Spray;
- Green Herb;
- Red Herb;
- Blue Herb;
- Mixed Herbs.
New Sounds:
- Sounds of Steps;
- Pop;
- Wood Click;
- Ignite;
- Creeper;
- Evocation Illager;
- Vindication Illager;
- Wither;
- Zombie;
- Zombie Villager;
New Trades:
- Armorer Trades
- Cleric Trades
- Farmer Trades
- Fisherman Trades
- Wandering Trades
Resident Evil Theme 1.0.0
New recipes have been added:
- Red sand;
- wither potion;
New entities added:
- Creeper Green Herb;
- Creeper Blue Herb;
- Creeper Red Herb;
- Chicken Null;
Bug Fixes.
- Wild Zombie .
- Drop:
- Vineyards ;
- Rotten meat ;
- Random Tree Seedlings.
- Do not burn during the day;
- Attack the animals:
- Pigs
- sheep
- Cows
- Chickens
- Parrots
- Llamas
- Horses
- bees
- Wolves
- Cats
- Turtles
- Foxes
- Ocelot
- Pandas
- Mules
- Illagers
- Biomes that can be found:
- Pantano
- Jungle
- Taiga
- Forest
- Blue Herb and its blends now remove effects;
- Illagers now attack monsters;
- Enchanted Egg Texture changed;
- Sounds of footsteps in the grass has been removed;
- Fixed Russian translation.
- Bug fixes on the site page.
- Added in .ZIP and .MCADDON images of recipes.
- Added a text note inside .ZIP and .MCADDON.
- Mal funcionamento com as imagens do site, estou tentando corrigir.
- New sounds for the herb creepers;
- Zombies Pigmans has new sounds;
- Dungeon Chests and Sunken Ships Have New FuinhaFun Items;
- Wandering Trader has new exchanges;
- Wither skeletons now use other types swords;
- Wild zombies drop seeds;
- New Thunderstorm Sounds;
- Red Herb Creeper has 100% Drop;
- Decreased the frequency of wild zombie spawn;
- Decreased the frequency of null chicken eggs.
bug fixes and sound improvements.


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Andy Murray may have racked up a host of wins on his way to becoming world number one, but he's not the only Scottish tennis player to have enjoyed international title success recently.
Strathblane teenager Hamish Stewart took top honours in the boys' singles event at the recent Ayia Napa Protaras Junior Tournament in Cyprus.
And the 17-year-old's victory completed a hat-trick of title successes.
Hamish, a sixth-year pupil at the High School of Glasgow, overcame opponents from Poland, Moldova, Italy and Britain to claim the title.
In the final of the competition he beat fellow British player Aaron Hepburn in straight sets, 6-3 6-4, for his third title in a matter of weeks.
In the boys' doubles competition at the same tournament, Hamish and partner Jacob Fearnley secured victory against tough European opposition by winning 6-3 6-2 in the final match against Greek opponents.
And in September at the Horsholm Rungsted Tennis Club in Copenhapgen, Hamish won the boys' singles in the Yonex HRT Autumn Cup Tournament in a straight sets victory over Swede Mikko Malinen.
It was third time lucky as far as tournaments in Cyprus go this year after losing out in two previous tournaments to Lenzie's Ewen Lumsden and Bearsden's Aidan McHugh in the Aphrodite Cup and Larnaca Cup respectively.
Hamish almost added another title last week at the Nike Junior International in Liverpool. He defeated players from Britain, Hungary and Italy to reach the final before going down 1-6 6-3 6-4 to fellow Brit Adam Jones.


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LaCie First with Thunderbolt
As announced at Intel's Thunderbolt (FKA Light Peak) press conference, LaCie will be one of the first peripheral makers with a compatible product.
The LaCie Little Big Disk featuring Thunderbolt technology will be one of the first external hard drives with the 10Gbps-class interface built in. Designed with video power users in mind, several Little Big Disk drives can be daisy-chained together with a monitor while supporting video and disk transfer simultaneously. Users will eventually be able to connect all sorts of peripherals like printers, cameras, and smartphones to the same Thunderbolt cable. This will simplify user experience, since you'll only need one connector on the laptop to connect several peripherals.
The Little Big Drive with Thunderbolt technology features two internal 250GB Intel 510 series Solid State Drives (SSDs), so you're assured of the fastest throughputs. Theoretically, 10Gbps Thunderbolt technology runs rings around the maximum throughput for USB 2.0 (480Mbps), FireWire 800 (800Mbps), eSATA (3Gbps), USB 3.0 (5Gbps), and even Fibre Channel (8Gbps). With two SSDs connected in a RAID configuration, you'll be assured of having the fastest drive technology currently available.
Using a Thunderbolt drive like the Little Big Drive, users will be able to transfer raw video, edit that video, and display that video on a high-resolution monitor simultaneously. This is a boon to mobile producers like TV reporters and architects in the field. The Little Big Drive is completely bus-powered, so you won't have to lug along an AC adapter or find a power outlet. The drive receives its power from the MacBook Pro (or other future Thunderbolt-equipped laptop).
Pricing for the Little Big Drive is coming soon, as is availability. Look for a review on PCMag.com soon.


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Class Notes
Josie Kaestner Townsend '64 with Bob Foster
The Copeland sisters. See Merrily Copeland Beyreuther '60
Jo Glauser, Grace von Simson, Liza Marlette and Christine Driscoll. See Glauser '00
Lacy Elinwood '02
Estèle Tschopp '92
Denise Rott Lovern '78
Lauren Moloney Ford '08
Kyle Friedman Harnett '08
Tara Ashraf '07
Victoria Chatfield '04
Jennifer Roberts '92
Sharon Bailey '85 (see Cynthia Eaton '70)
The Buffalo Seminary Alumnae Association is committed to expanding communications and networking opportunities for all alumnae.
We hope you will share where your life has taken you, what accomplishments and successes you have found along the way and how SEM can reconnect with you.
Check out these recent notes below:
- Alma Chapin Strachan '48
Josie Kaestner Townsend '64
Jean McLean Bostwick '48
Suzanne Spaulding Murrey-Rockwell '46
Elizabeth Underwood Mosley '46
Merrily Copeland Beyreuther '60
Jo Glauser Marymore '00
Judith Becker-Cavallon '60
Margaret Dutton Baglioni '78
Jean Boer Cleverly '62
Lacy Elinwood '02
Susan Wolfley Baumgartner '66
Jennifer Roberts '92
Estèle Tschopp '92
Kathryn Moeschler Bujaski '66
Denise Rott Lovern '78
Lucy Butterbaugh Coburn '73
Kyle Friedman Harnett '08
Lauren Moloney Ford '08
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- Class of 1992
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- Class of 1948
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Class of 2016
Kaitlin Hughes '16 pictured here with Lisa Abeyounis '82 and her sister Arianna '13 at SEM's Alumnae Winter Get-Together at Hydraulic Hearth. See more pictures from the event here.
Class of 2011
Class of 2008
Lauren Moloney '08
Members of the class of 2008 celebrated Lauren Moloney Ford's wedding to Chad Ford in Charleston, South Carolina on Oct 27, 2017!
From left to right: Zoe Friedlander, Emma Papagni, Lauren Moloney, Michele Kujawa and Abi Stark.
Kyle Friedman Harnett '08
Members of the class of 2008 celebrated Kyle (Friedman) Harnett's wedding to Justin Harnett in Buffalo on September 16, 2017!
From left to right: Betsy Bloom, Kathryn Steffan, Heather Kimmins, Kyle Harnett, Ariane Mallon, Megan Creahan Pellis.
Class of 2007
Tara Ashraf '07
In September, Tara married Anders T. Rosén and held what is sure to go down in history as the first Viking-Pakistani wedding... or maybe the first of many! She and her husband were shortly thereafter awarded a fellowship to teach English in Colombia, and will be there from July until November.
This July, Tara's husband and she accepted the Atlas Corps Teaching Fellowship, an opportunity to teach English in Colombia. The fellowship is a collaboration between Atlas Corps, Heart for Change, Volunteers Colombia, the Ministry of Education, and el Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA). Through this collaboration, the Fellowship's mission is to facilitate the development of a post-peace accord, prosperous Colombia, where children and youth have the opportunity to receive a high-quality bilingual education. Weekly, she teaches about 400 Colombian students along with Colombian co-teachers, and shares with her students different aspects of American and Pakistani culture.
Class of 2006
Brielle d'Estries '06
Hello everyone!
I am living in Rochester, NY with my boyfriend, John and our two kitties, Doug and Cozy. We moved here last spring when I got a new job with Nestle Purina. I am a territory manager and I cover Buffalo-Syracuse. I am able to go home often with the job and I still am a member of the BSAA! John and I are loving our life in Rochester and we can't wait to explore more of the area come summertime. Can't wait for my 10-year reunion this summer!
Class of 2004
Victoria Chatfield '04
I just wrapped up a Fulbright Distinguished Teaching fellowship in the University of Glasgow's theatre department, researching cross-demographic arts education programs. I had the opportunity to work with the National Theatre of Scotland while I was abroad, as well as lecturing at the University of Cambridge, my mother's alma mater. (I was, unfortunately, not able to locate Nessie, despite numerous trips up to the loch.) I'm currently the Executive Director of the National Theatre for Student Artists (www.nationalstudenttheatre.org), a nonprofit organization that brings high school and college students from across the United States together to create new theatrical works off-Broadway. This summer will be our first time holding rehearsals at Daemen College right here in Western New York!
I'm currently splitting my time between Western New York and my home in Airdrie, Scotland. If you're ever visiting the United Kingdom, please get in touch!
Class of 2002
Lacy Elinwood '02
Lacy Ellinwood is celebrating one year as the Library Development Director for the Mississippi Library Commission, the state library agency based in Jackson Mississippi. Lacy has worked for the Mississippi Library Commission for almost 6 years. She was recently featured in the Jackson Free Press for her work at the Library Commission and as a local bass player for her band Kicking.
Class of 2001
Class of 2000
Joanna Glauser Marymor '00
Jo Glauser Marymor '00 hosted Christine Driscoll '07, Grace Von Simson '13, Liza Marlette '13, and Curreen Luongo '13 for bagels and conversation at her Manhattan apartment. A great time was had by all, and future get-togethers are in the works! If you're an NYC-based alum and are interested in connecting, feel free to reach out to Jo at
Class of 1996
Class of 1987
Susan Henderson '87
It's been a whirlwind as we have moved several times in the past few years- first from Atlanta, Georgia, to Beijing, China, where we lived for two years, then to a rental house in Bethesda, Maryland (outside DC), and finally to our own house this past fall. I've been married for 15 years and have three girls, ages 9, 11, and 11. I am working as the Chief of Epidemiology and Surveillance at the US Peace Corps headquarters, where I manage a small staff. I was a Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa between 1991-1993 so it's great to be back contributing to the organization that created so many opportunities for me. I'm attaching a photo of my family on a recent trip to Switzerland in front of Lake Geneva. If you're in the greater DC area, please look me up!
Class of 1992
Jennifer Roberts
Hi Sem Family!
I am pleased to share that I am still living in the Washington DC area with my husband. I am a professor at the University of Maryland in College Park (UMD) and am enjoying it tremendously. My story and research was featured on the front page of the UMD website (see attachment). Very exciting!
I would love to hear from Sem alumni living in the area or elsewhere. I can be reached at email@example.com.
Estèle Tschopp
Class of 1985
Liz Marcus '85
Liz Markus 85' (Colby-Oishei Spring Artist, 2011) is included in DOMESTIC SEEN, a multimedium exhibition curated by Bruce Hartman at the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art in Kansas City. The show runs from October 20th, 2016 through March 26th, 2017, so be sure to check it out if you are in the KC city area!
Additionally, MTV RE:DEFINE recently produced a short video about Liz as part of their GONE IN 60 SECONDS project.
Class of 1978
Margaret Dutton Baglioni '78
Still living and wandering in Europe. With the kids grown up and living in the US and Nottingham, UK, I took early retirement and moved to France for a year while my husband worked in a French hospital. We're back in Wales and planning our next adventure. I am excited to return to Buffalo to attend our 40th reunion, and hopefully see a lot of old friends.
Denise Rott Lovern '78
Hi from sunny Las Vegas! After living in Buffalo most of my life I moved to Las Vegas 5 years ago. This spring my husband and I will be starting a new adventure in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I'm still teaching elementary school and loving it. My two boys are living out west, Tommy in Utah and Taylor in California. Looking forward to attending our 40 reunion this summer!
Class of 1976
Amy Beth Taublieb '76
Dr. AmyBeth Taublieb (aka - Sweetheart of the Month) just had her third book published. THE TAIL WAGS THE DOG - A PSYCHOLOGIST REVEALS TWO HUNDRED LESSONS LEARNED FROM HER PATIENTS is available from all major retailers (including Amazon.com) as well as from the publisher AuthorHouse.Com.
Gigi Pooley Helliwell '76
Greetings 76ers! Who can believe that our class will be celebrating 40 years at reunion in June? I've spent great times with Jane Irving Harrington, Jane Lord Dellinger and Susan Kraus Harris this past year and the years have been kind to us all! I'm looking forward to seeing more of us in June!
As for myself, I've enjoyed serving SEM on our alumnae board for 8 years. Teaching reading in Buffalo Public Schools continues to give me enormous fulfillment, thank goodness! Finally, my daughters, Tess and Abby, are working to complete their undergraduate degrees from UB and Ithaca College this year - life is good! I send all good wishes out to my classmates and fellow SEM friends!
Class of 1974
Susan Coe Brown and Liz Morrison
Hello from Susan Coe Brown and Liz Morrison! In June 2017, we took a two-week journey through Scotland. We hiked the Highlands, the Isle of Skye, and the Outer Hebrides. And we also enjoyed time in Edinburgh and Stomoway. This photo was taken on the Quiraing on Skye, a challenging hike with spectacular views. Hoping to see all of you at the next class reunion.
Mary (Memo) Oishei '74
In my 8th year at Shea's PAC and loving it! I work Sales for all Theatre Groups, Sponsorships and Shea's Box seats. Heard from my Sponsee Kelly Swanson ('77?) a few days ago and always having fun with Gaby DeRose ('74), Bitsy Mackenzie ('74), Janie Dellinger (76?) and many other SEM friends. Really missing Cindy Williams though. :(
Class of 1973
Lucy Butterbaugh Coburn '73
Greetings, fellow SEM girls! Just a quick shout out to say how excited I am for our 45th reunion in June 2018. Hope we see many new (old) faces at this year's reunion. 2017 was a tumultuous year for me but ended on a good note with my purchase of my first home (very lucky considering there were 14 offers on the table!). I'm on the still-burgeoning West Side of Buffalo and loving every minute of being in my hometown. What are you up to? Hope to see you in June!
Kathy Killeen Ashton '73
Greetings classmates! Thought I would join Lucy in this group forum with life updates. Life is still very busy in the marketing department at Providence College and teaching yoga, but turning 61 has me eyeing retirement and a change in lifestyle. Would love to hear of other's experiences with this. Our daughters are great; Sara married and living in NH and Holly living a bit closer in Newport. David and I enjoying life together and traveling whenever we can. Looking forward to summer!
Lucy Butterbaugh Coburn '73
Hello fellow SEM girls! I would love to hear more from you on your life, activities, turning 60, etc! As for me, I'm working at MJ Peterson in the city office and witnessing the crazy-busy real estate market. It's fun to see the growth in our city! I'm still serving on the Buffalo Seminary Alumnae Board and excited about new alumnae developments. Stay tuned for more. What are you up to?
Class of 1971
Class of 1970
Cynthia Eaton '70
Spent a glorious three days in the DC, MD and VA area enjoying the hospitality of my three classmates, Dorcas Colvin, Amy Fisher and Alana Gayle. It's always a treat to spend time catching up with friends from SEM. Amy pointed out that we have been friends for 50 years, starting as Freshman in 1966. That's a good thing
Cynthia Eaton '70
I'm enjoying my retirement from National Grid and volunteering way too much at Meals on Wheels of WNY(where Tara Ellis '88 President of the BSAA is the CEO), as a Board member on the BSAA, as an Ombudsman at an Assisted Living Facility in Buffalo and as a member of the Missions of Love Ministry at my church, the New Mt Ararat Temple of Prayer.
On March 25 I took a welcome break with Lucy Coburn '73 and enjoyed the sweet jazz sounds of Sharon Bailey '85 with the bandWalterKemp3oh at the Pausa Art House in Allentown. The entertainment was amazing. Also in attendance were Amy Kelly '85 and Caitlyn Crowell '86, a history teacher at Nichols. A fabulous time was had by all.
Sharon Bailey at the mic.
Class of 1968
Class of 1966
Susan Wolfley Baumgartner '66
Just celebrated my 70th & best time of my life! Active in a Breast Cancer Survivor group & NIH study through UH (University Hospital/Seidman Cancer Center/CLE) @ The Gathering Place. IMPROVE: Empowering Breast Cancer Survivors through Exercise. My 4 grands are the light of my life, Son Tim & Lena w/ Mia & Max, working & living in London, daughter Lisa just received a job w/ CARE.com in London,(too!) after spending 10yrs in Africa>Kampala, UG. Son Derek & Kelly, w/ Hudson & Camryn live near Berea so keep G'ma Sue active! Remember our SEM 50th in '16, it was special & GREAT! Cheers to my classmates....
Kathryn Moeschler Bujaski '66
Happily retired in Wilmington NC!
Class of 1964
Josie Kaestner Townsend '64
In July, Ann Masotti Hengerer, Betsy Hitchings Hampton and I had a lovely lunch in our beautiful Newport, VT with our own dear Mr. Foster! Mr. Foster (we are to call him Bob now) and Betsy both live here. Ann and her husband Ned were visiting Hank and me in Charlotte, VT up from their home in Maryland. What a nice time we had!
Class of 1963
Wendy Johnson Rapp '63
Just got my "SEMToday" and brought back wonderful memories of my time at SEM. Still a Colorado resident, my days are full with community volunteer work including Chair of the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center Board of Trustees, playing on a golf team, hiking in our beautiful mountains and visiting family and friends. Barry and I just celebrated our 51st Anniversary!!
Class of 1962
Jean Boer Cleverly '62
LOVED seeing and catching up with our beautiful classmates Pam, Ellen and Peggy for the Friday June 2017 alumnae dinner! That one day in Buffalo remains a wonderful memory, commemorating our shared times, and providing always a much needed reality check on my always unfettered imaginings of the future into which we leading ladies progress with all the benefits of our shared miraculously irreplaceable education. I do still appreciate my education at SEM more and more with each passing year!
Class of 1961
Barbara French Pace
Friends for 60 years! Pat Waterman, Ruth Greenberger, Corny Roberts, and Bobbi French (all class of '61) spent a week together on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Enjoyed the beach, local sightseeing, and sharing stories from our lives in Vermont, New Mexico, Colorado, and Washington DC.
Evelyn "Evy" Lipp Harmon
On March 8, 2017, we sold Frederick House and at 73 and 83, retired. Owning a 23-room small hotel for 34 years was wonderful but being retired is wonderful as well.
Class of 1960
Merrily Copeland Beyreuther '60
The Copeland sisters, all SEM graduates, on vacation in Stowe, VT. From left to right: Susie Grant, 1956; Merrily Beyreuther, 1960; Carol Sullivan 1955 and Sally O'Brien 1959.
Judith Becker-Cavallon '60
Recently I participated in a large continuing education lecture series in Tucson with Joanne Rich Healy '56 and her husband, Tom. Coincidentally, the Healys moved next door to one of my closest friends - someone I have known for more than 26 years!
Class of 1957
Class of 1956
Class of 1955
Class of 1948
Alma Chapin Strachan '48
My third great-grandchild Nora Louise Piotrowski was born June 10, 2018. Her grandmother, Jennifer Owen Adsit, was class of 1972. All live in Vermont! All are skiers- not surprising!
Jean McLean Bostwick '48
Below is my brief life summary on the occasion of the Class of 1948's 70th SEM Reunion. I'm sorry that I'm unable to attend and renew old friendships owing to a "bad back" (osteoporosis/scoliosis).
- Following two years in public high school in North Tonawanda, Jean joined the SEM Class of 1948 in fall 1946 and finished the final two high school years at SEM. Found German language with Miss Mary Jauch and American and European histories under Miss Dorothy Abbott especially interesting and challenging.
- At the strong recommendation of "Miss Angell," Jean applied to and was accepted by Mount Holyoke College (MHC) as a member of the Class of 1952. Course "concentrations" at MHC were in the fields of physiology, chemistry, and German language and literature prior to her graduation in 1952.
- In spring 1952 Jean applied for and received a position as a supporting chemist in the patent field with the former Explosives Department of the DuPont Company. The job was at the Eastern Laboratory (EL) on the grounds of the Repauno Plant in Gibbstown, on the Delaware River in Southern New Jersey. (The EL was the original explosives laboratory of DuPont existing from the mid-19th century till about 1970 when the explosives business was terminated and the lab closed.) Jean's primary duties included searching of patent resources both locally at EL and at the U.S. Patent Office in support of the work of technical and legal/patent personnel. She also did much translating of technical and legal documents from German into English.
- While at EL, Jean met and in 1956 married a fellow EL employee and South Jersey native, Joseph Hackett Bostwick ("Joe"). She continued to work at EL while Joe completed his studies in chemistry at Drexel University in Philadelphia while working part-time at EL. Following his graduation, he returned full-time to EL, and in 1962 we built a house in the small town of Wenonah in Southern New Jersey.
- Jean worked at EL from 1952 till 1965 when she was forced to "retire/resign" by a difficult pregnancy. Son Don (Donald McLean Bostwick) arrived 7 weeks prematurely at 3-1/4 pounds. (In spite of his small size and somewhat slow development, Don matured well. He like his parents is a technical employee educated in chemistry at Oberlin College and in business at the Ohio State University. He works for the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) of the American Chemical Society in Columbus, Ohio.)
- Jean, from 1965 to 1976, did translations at home of technical and legal documents from German into English on an ad hoc basis for various DuPont departments. During this period, in 1972, we moved from our Wenonah home to the Wilmington, Delaware, area area owing to Joe's transfer to another DuPont department located in Delaware.
- Jean, in 1976, applied for and received a position as a patent chemist in the Patent Section of the Law Department of Hercules, Incorporated, in downtown Wilmington. This position, initially similar to the one she held at DuPont, became more complex as up to 13 Hercules patent attorneys were served. In 1983 Jean was made supervisor of the technical support group for the patent attorneys, a position she held till her retirement in 1995.
- Husband Joe retired from DuPont as a "hydrogen peroxide technical specialist" in 1989. (Counting his work part-time while at Drexel, he had worked for DuPont over 30 years.) As noted, Jean retired from Hercules in 1995. Their retirement years together ended abruptly in January, 2002, with Joe's sudden death from a heart attack.
- Primarily in retirement and as a widow, Jean has continued in two areas of activity and service: The Presbyterian Church (USA), both locally and in the wider church organization. Locally, much of the contributions have been on the church governing board or "session" where she served many terms as "clerk of session" (chief lay officer), finally retiring at the close of 2016. She also has served on New Castle Presbytery committees, and in 2004 was a delegate or commissioner from the Presbytery to the national biannual General Assembly meeting of the PC(USA). The board of the civic group serving the people and communities of northern New Castle County, Delaware, outside the City of Wilmington.
Class of 1947
Class of 1946
Suzanne Spaulding Murrey-Rockwell '46
Talked to Eva Potter Lee on our 90th birthdays on April 8th. We agreed that the "Golden Years" are not that fun. I managed to get myself to Miami to celebrate the big 90 with my "southern grandchildren" and my son. Buffalo has been very cold all winter. Eva and I can't make it to the graduates dinner. How lucky you have Helen as head of school! She is a dear friend of our family.
Class of 1942
Class of 1941
Class of 1968
Susan Coe Brown '74 and Liz Morrison '74
Barbara French Pace '61
Georgia Johnson Pooley '47
Carol Monsees '55
Arianna Hughes '13, Lisa Abeyounis '82, and Kaitlin Hughes '16
Artwork by Liz Markus '85
Gigi Pooley Helliwell '76
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Master in Advanced Interaction Academic Structure
The Master in Advanced Interaction is organised around three terms, each including a Research Studio and a series of Seminars and related events.
The Research Studios is the main part of the program: they focus on building technical, aesthetic and conceptual skills by working on real-life situations. Seminar sessions are designed to transmit specific domains of knowledge from relevant experts involved in practice and academia.
Throughout the academic year, we invite artists and practitioners in interaction arts and related fields to talk about their work. While the primary activities of the course are in Barcelona, Spain, we look to international events to form part of our discourse and inspiration.
With 7-day access to the IAAC Studio working space and its prototypes fabrication lab, students have the opportunity to be part of a highly international group, including faculty members, researchers and lecturers, in which they are encouraged to develop collective decision-making processes and materialize their project ideas.
The aim of the Institute is to form graduates who, after the completion of the program, will be able to develop their acquired skills in a diversity of professional environments.
The Master in Advanced Interaction comprises the following elements:
- Interactive Studio IS
- Interaction Tools and Methods IT
- Physical Computing PC
- Applied Theory AP
- Lecture Series LS
- Research Trip RT
The program is organised in four phases, including a final exhibition:
- Phase 1: Introductory Studio and Seminars (20 ECTS credits)
- Phase 2: Research Studio and Seminars (19 ECTS credits)
- Phase 3: Research Studio and Seminars (19 ECTS credits)
- Phase 4: Final Exhibition
- Lecture Series (throughout the year) (2 ECTS credits).
The body of the students of this Master Programme will be multi-disciplinary. The programme is aimed at Professionals and Graduate Students of any design-related discipline (Architects, Designers, Interior Designers, Engineers, Software Developers).
The Advanced Interaction Boot Camp is a one week workshop in IAAC's Valldaura Labs.
For one week, we will address the ambitions of the program and the new candidates through a series of discussions, presentations, technical sessions, and projects making full use of this unique location.
The first term is an intense introduction to a broad range of tools and techniques relevant to the Master in Advanced Interaction.
Candidates will not only learn new skills, they will also apply them in the Interactive Agency Studio, resulting in a complete project.
The physical Computing seminar will introduce some of the hardware concepts which will be utilised throughout the course, as well as the means by which they will be programmed.
The interaction tools seminar will focus on software-based concepts for interaction such as computer vision and augmented reality.
- IS.1 | INTRODUCTORY RESEARCH STUDIO – Interactive Agency (8 ECTS credits)
- IT.1 | INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING – Computer Vision (6 ECTS credits)
- PC.1 | INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL – COMPUTING (6 ECTS credits)
The Second Term builds upon the Introductory Seminars and Studio by expanding the focus on spatial interventions.
This requires further development of conceptual approaches to embedding agency into a spatial experience through communication protocols, localized sensing, light and audio usage, and the physical actuation of mechanisms such as motors and relays.
The careful consideration of data as a medium will also play an important role in the research projects undertaken in the Interactive Space Studio.
- IS.2 | RESEARCH STUDIO – Interactive Space (9 ECTS credits)
- IT.2 | INTERACTION TOOLS AND METHODS Interop (3 ECTS credits)
- PC.2 | PHYSICAL COMPUTING – Making Things Talk (3 ECTS credits)
- AP.2 | APPLIED THEORY (4 ECTS credits)
- LS.1 | LECTURE SERIES (1 ECTS credits)
The Third Term will be the most ambitious segment of the Master of Advanced Interaction. Candidates will have a variety of tools at their disposal to conceive of a Interactive Performance in the research studio.
This work will conclude in the Final Exhibition where candidates will demonstrate a critical work of Interaction. The hardware knowledge will expand as well, bridging into larger scale through the control of industrial robots.
- IS.3 | INTERACTIVE STUDIO – Interactive Performance (9 ECTS credits)
- IT.3 | INTERACTION TOOLS AND METHODS (3 ECTS credits)
- PC.3 | PHYSICAL COMPUTING – Wearables (3 ECTS credits)
- AP.3 | APPLIED THEORY (5 ECTS credits)
- LS.2 | LECTURE SERIES (1 ECTS credits)
The Final Exhibition will be the culmination of the Master of Advanced Interaction. Candidates in the course will use this as their platform for demonstrating a critical work pushing the limits of Interaction.
Through this exhibition we have the opportunity to redefine Interaction as we know it by inviting the community to participate. The design of the exhibition experience will be addressed as well as the proper framing of each Candidate's final project.
EDITION: 2nd edition
DIRECTOR: Luis Fraguada
DEGREE: Master in Advanced Interaction accredited by School of Professional and Executive Development at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) – European Higher Education Area (EHEA)
DURATION: 9 months – From October to June – Full Time
LANGUAGE: English
Non EU 18,750 €
ADMISSION: Bachelor or higher degree from Art, Design, Architecture, other related professions.


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You have a major goal to achieve; but things don't look promising. It is a very important goal to you. You start giving it your all. But no matter what you do, obstacles still keep holding you back.
As if they had a meeting, the challenges appear one after the other.
What do you do?
How do you deal with such a situation?
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Rather than spending the time focusing on the overall goals, and the obstacles that could prevent you from achieving them, focus on each and every moment and this task at hand. Don't spend time playing over in your head how difficult the challenges are and are.
Just before the U.S. market crash of 1929, the Walt Disney Company was established.
HP- The Computer Company was started during the great depression of 1935.
Both of these companies are still around today. And doing quite well, I might add. These two companies are successful today because they were able change their focus from what everyone else was focused on. They chose to focus on what they had to do daily.
They didn't let the challenges and problems of the times affect their focus.
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Stop looking at how the obstacle or challenge is going to affect or prevent you from hitting your goal. Instead, look at what you have to do moment by moment and gradually things will adjust themselves.
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Here in Liberia, everyone knows that the economy is, for lack of a better term, a mess. Being almost 100% import based, and capital fights being so high, economic times for many are tough.
At least that's what I got myself to believe.
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I sold myself the story that no company would invest in leadership training for their staff during such economic times when "invoices are going overdue for up to 90 days".
For an entire two months, I believed that crap.
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I wasn't taking the actions I needed to take to build by business.
I believed a lie.
Instead of reaching out to companies and helping them transform their people and performance because I am the best damn leadership coach and expert this continent has ever seen, here I was believing a lie that I had bought into.
I got off my ass and dusted my pants.
I made the first call to my banker only the find out that during the exact two months that I'd been lying to myself, someone else, from another country, had come and offered training services, and they bought it.
What's worse, the person's delivery was poor!
That's what I got for not just doing what I had to do every movement of every day. But focusing on the perceived obstacles
What story have you been selling yourself?
As leaders, sometimes we get so caught up in the made up stories we tell ourselves that we never get to acting.
Challenges are a part of the process and we must learn to act even in the midst of those challenges. High performing leaders focus on what they have to do. They maintain an image of the larger goal but don't allow the associated larger obstacle to prevent them from acting.
What do you have to do?
Whatever your bigger goal is, identify the tasks that will get you there, and start doing them. Be alive in every moment. Be like Disney and HP. Even in bad economic times, you can choose to focus on what you have to do and you will thank yourself for it .
What obstacle has prevented you from taking actions to improve your business or career lately?
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An 18-year-old girl presented with a persistent skin eruption of 6 years duration. She had skin-coloured follicular papules involving the trunk, proximal extremities, neck and face. Histopathology revealed spongiosis of the follicular infundibulum and infiltration with lymphocytes and neutrophils. Treatment with oral vitamin A and topical retinoic acid was ineffective.
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Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi
Pipeline19 November 2018
Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi to Open in Thailand
Scheduled for Q4 019 – 180 Rooms
Centara Hotels & Resorts[1], Thailand's leading hotel group has signed a Hotel Management Agreement for a 180-room property on Ao Nang Beach, Krabi, under its upscale brand Centara. 'Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi' will be Centara's fourth property in Krabi and is expected to open in September 2019.
Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi will be the first chain hotel in the area which has direct access to the spectacular Ao Nang beach. The resort's 180 rooms will range from 39-81 sqm. in eight configurations, including 20 family-friendly residences with bunk beds. Most ground floor rooms will have direct pool access. Centara is planning a modern design, with F&B outlets that can be used for breakfast and special event buffets, or independent themes and menus. The resort will also feature a spa and beach club.
Krabi is the perfect holiday destination for those looking for a relaxing area in southern Thailand. The province, located between Phang Nga and Trang, features stunning scenery both inland and at sea. With over 150 islands off its 150km-long coast line (many of them featuring fantastic white-sand beaches and turquoise waters), a jungle-covered interior, towering limestone cliffs, caves, waterfalls and exotic wildlife, Krabi a great selection of natural assets that offer its visitors a wide array of leisure activities for the whole family. Island-hopping, snorkelling, rock climbing, sea kayaking, jungle trekking and scuba diving, are among the most popular occupations that can be enjoyed while on holiday in Krabi.
Ao Nang is Krabi's vibrant tourist centre. It has the relaxed atmosphere of a small town, the beauty of a beach resort, the modern comforts of home, and the friendliness that sets Thailand apart. The property will be set on Ao Nang beach, a popular location for its spectacular scenery of limestone cliffs, white sand, clear water and towering offshore islands.


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Agreement on the Independence of Vietnam
- Created on Wednesday, 01 May 2013 13:01
- Written by France and Vietnam
1. The French Government recognises the Republic of Vietnam as a free state, having its Government. its Parliament, its army, and its finances, and forming part of the Indochinese Federation and the French Union.
With regard to the unification of the three Ky (Nam Ky, or Cochin China, Trung Ky, or Annam, Bac Ky, or Tonkin), the French Government undertakes to follow the decisions of the people consulted by referendum.
2. The Government of Vietnam declares itself ready to receive the French army in friendly fashion when, in accord with international agreements, it relieves the Chinese troops. An annex attached to the present Preliminary Convention will fix the terms under which the operation of relief will take place.
3. The stipulations formulated above shall enter into ef- fect immediately upon exchange of signatures. Each of the contracting parties shall take necessary steps to end hos- tilities, to maintain troops in their respective positions, and to create an atmosphere favourable for the immediate opening of friendly and frank negotiations. These negotiations shall deal particularly with the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and foreign states, the future status of Indochina, and economic and cultural interests. Hanoi, Saigon, and Paris may be indicated as the locales of the negotiations.
Signed: Sainteny, Ho Chi Minh, Vu Hong Khanh
Source: Bulletin Hebdomada;re Ministere de la France d'Outremer, no. 67 (March 18, 1946) translated in Harold R. Isaacs (ed.), New Cycle in Asia (1947), pp. 161-162.
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I'm in love. His name is Bob, and he's handsome and funny and charming and witty and everything I've ever wanted in a man.
He's also a turtle. More precisely, a Box Turtle. A friend of ours found Bob (or B-O-Bob as Rowan calls him) on a walk by her house, and brought it to Rowan to keep as a pet. I know, I know, you're not supposed to keep animals you catch in the wild, but Bob is better off with us.
I've developed a bit of an obsession with this reptile, going as far as establishing an inside AND an outside living quarters for him. He's got his own warming rock, and tanning booth(UVB light), and daily access to fresh fruit, vegetation, and worms. Bob takes walks in the sun to stretch his legs, get some vitamin D (I mean really, who wants a depressed turtle?), and explore. Really though, what is there not to love about this guy!?!?!!!
Rowan has shown more interest in B-O-Bob than his fish or even cats. He's very concerned that his buddy gets time outside of his bin, and yesterday he, on his own volition, cleaned out his old plastic pool, filled it, and grabbed Bob for a quick afternoon swim. During Bob's walks, Rowan stays close by his side, encouraging him with such gems as, "Come on, B-O-Bob, it's not that far!" and "Don't go under the bush, you stinker!" Oh, and there's, "Come on, Bobby, Bobby, Bobby! I'm right here. You can do it!" Rowan is a great turtle daddy. Bob has come into our lives at just the right time. Gram is doing slightly better, and we are able to get out more, and devote more time to things like bikes rides, and playmobil, and Bob.This post formatted itself in a very strange way, an for that I apologize. To make up for it, I leave you with a picture of a couple of best buddies taking an afternoon swim.


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Award winning Magnum photographer and celebrated artist Christopher Anderson is a director who understands light, rhythm and the intimacy of story telling.
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So the only update I have for DAY 3 is that MOTHER FUCKING JAKE BASS ARRIVED!!!!
Yes which mean shit is going to get real! We leave to LA in the morning for the CYBERSOCKET Awards! Anyways, enjoy the VLOG aha.
Max, you are so lovable. In one of the threads, you mentioned some of the nasty things said about you. Well I think you look like a naughty cute northern European prince. Huge hugs to you and thanks for sharing your delightful wonderful boner-inducing self.


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The relevancy of Bond County as an early Midwestern genealogical research site, may be viewed from the stand point of its historical linkage to statehood development and the early development of transportation access within its present county lines. Originally a part of Madison County, Bond County was one of the few earliest counties established in the transition of the Illinois Territory into statehood in 1818. Within its formation in 1817, the county was a vast land area extending to the shores of Lake Superior and included a large portion of the present State of Wisconsin. Many central and northern Illinois counties were later established from parts of this original Bond County.
The major early roads provided important national and regional migration routes for populations from diverse locations, as well as access for transportation of regional agricultural products destined for the St. Louis markets. Those roads included the western extension of the Cumberland Road now parts of which are State Route 40 and a north-south road later called the Black Diamond Trail, now State Route 127.
Early county settlements were established along or near the travel routes and much information may be found of those early residents. The origin of the early residents reflected the diverse migration patterns gripping the plains. Some came from eastern states of New England and Virginia others from Kentucky, Tennessee, and the Carolinas. Unfortunately, the identity of the very large immigrant population is unknown and the road sides became some of the county's earliest unmarked graves.
The earliest records of the county are from the 1817 temporary county seat at Hill's Fort, and Perryville the first Bond county seat. Both settlements have long since been abandoned and the Perryville site is now located in Fayette County. Other early information pertaining to Bond County has been located in the State Archives in Springfield, Illinois and the National Archives in Washington, D. C. These records include military records and the first land survey.
Records were moved to the present county seat, Greenville, Illinois in 1821. These records moved from various courthouse buildings until the present structure was built. They survived a fire which destroyed the third Bond County Court House in 1883. Fortunately, it appears most of the records were saved. Records from required years are complete with the exceptions of a 1879-80 gap in the Bond County Marriages. Original county records and documents are now located in the Bond County Circuit Clerk's Court House Office.
In 1981 the Bond County Genealogical Society was founded to preserve, research and disseminate the genealogical heritage of Bond County. Over the years the society has developed a collection that now contains over four hundred volumes. The volumes include numerous works relating to the records residing in the County Court House. In addition to these books are numerous microfilms containing pertinent census information and county newspapers.
Click here to read a list of tributes to past BCGS members who have contributed so much to the organization and its collection that their passings cannot go unrecognized.
The Greenville Public Library is home to the Society's collection. Many of the publications that can be viewed for research at the Library are listed on our society's Resources page. A more detailed list is available in a booklet in the Genealogy Room. The Genealogy room at the Public Library has adequate facilities for researching the ever expanding collection. The Library is handicapped accessible. The Library Director Mr. Mike Westbrooks and staff are helpful and accommodating. Photocopying is available from the library at a fee of 25¢ per copy. Because of budget restrictions the Library has limited opening hours:
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Woman who suffered brain injury after she was mowed down by hit-and-run driver settles for €1.2m
A WOMAN who suffered a brain injury after she was mowed down by a hit and run driver as she stood on a street has settled her High Court action for €1.2 million.
Laura Byrne (26) was talking with friends on the pavement in John Street, New Ross, Co Wexford, when she was hit by the car in 2009.
She was thrown in to the air and her head hit the windscreen of the car before she fell to the ground. The car then left the scene.
Ms Justice Mary Irvine was told today the driver was over the legal alcohol limit.
The driver of the car, Polish national Karol Chrzan, was later sentenced to three years imprisonment with the last six months suspended after pleading guilty to dangerous driving on June 20, 2009 causing serious harm to Ms Byrne.
Wexford Circuit Court heard that Chrzan admitted he had been drinking and he had about six bottles of beer and some vodka earlier in the day. He told gardai he left the scne of the accident becuase he panicked.
Chrzan was also disqualified from driving for six year.
A garda gave evidence to the Circuit Court that Chrzan who was 24 years of age at the time had taken his partner's car and was not insured.
Ms Byrne of Parkfield, New Ross, sued Mr Chrzan of Belleville, New Ross and the Motor Insurers Bureau of Ireland.
Her counsel Rosario Boyle told the court Ms Byrne, who was 21years of age at the time of the accident, was rushed to Waterford Regional Hospital and later transferred to Cork.
At the time of the accident she had completed the first year of a veterinary course, but had to give it up afterwards because of her injuries.
Cousel said Ms Byrne still has problems with her balance and her left arm is weaker than her right and she has from to time suffered double vision.
Approving the settlement, Ms Justice Irvine said it was a very good one.
She said nothing would compensate Ms Byrne for her injuries but she hoped the money would help make life better for the young woman.
Ms Byrne told the judge she was happy to be at an end to the proceedings.
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Depending on which of the plentiful news articles you're currently reading about the California drought, San Diegans have either been really great at conserving water or not so great at conserving water. There are myriad numbers being tossed around; percentages and statistics and acre-feet amounts and gallons-used-per-household and Henny Penny, the sky is definitely falling! There is no question things are dire.
But like a potential stadium for the Chargers—please, just go to Carson already and leave us be, you bullies—the numbers of who's reduced their water usage and by how much keep changing. It's tough to know what is real.
In April 2014, for instance, we working stiffs (those of us doing the most and who will shoulder the heaviest burden when rates go up and fines are handed out) seemed to be knocking back our usage in a conscientious manner. Data from this past April, however, seems to indicate we're not doing the bang-up job we might have thought. Our collective goal last year was a 20-percent reduction, yet despite restrictions, we didn't come close to our target even as we did fewer loads of laundry and let our lawns go brown and literally left our cars in the dust. As of this month, the entire state has a mandated goal of 25-percent less usage. Which is nice and all, but if we couldn't make the lesser benchmark, why would we think we could make this one?
Funny, but the No Child Left Behind mandate of 100-percent proficiency by 2014 comes to mind right now. That was hugely successful, huh?
Like most people I know, I've become extremely conscious about my family's water use. We've got a bucket in our shower to collect pre-heated water; we've cut back on our meat consumption; we've turned off our sprinklers for months at a time; and we're installing water-saving appliances during our remodel. Conservation has become a regular topic around the dinner table, and we try to present it in a serious way while not frightening the literal thinker in the house, who equates "drought" to "we're all gonna die."
Instead, we conduct Charlie Brown Teacher-style lectures in hope of creating a change in thinking. Our efforts were confirmed recently when we drove onto the grounds of the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club where our daughter regularly has matches. She was aghast, for the first time, at the extravagant fountain and the sprawling green lawn surrounding it. "What the heck, Mama?!?" Ruby said, breathless. "How can they have all that water just running? How can they have green grass?"
And that right there is the 325,851 gallons-per-acre-foot question.
Ruby's exasperation underscored my growing resentment of being told to take "Navy showers" (uh, fuck that) and spy on my neighbors (fuck that, too). Thanks to a new fandangled app, it's easier than ever to be a vigilante water cop. Just hit send of the quick pic of the sprinkler runoff and street address, and booyah! You can totally stick it to the Hatfields next door. What a safe, anonymous, non-violent way to emulate George Zimmerman and root out the water thugs among us.
While broadcasting from San Diego last week, Robin Young of NPR's Here & Now interviewed a couple in Rancho Santa Fe—where water usage by the entitled has gone up by 9 percent in the last couple of years—about the process of replacing what Young reported to be their massive and massively beautiful English-style garden with a morally responsible one. Good on them. They're lucky to have the means to make such changes.
But it's worth noting that subsidies and rebates designed to help those of us who aren't so fortunate are turning out to be a regressive tax benefiting those who don't need to be benefitted. According to Voice of San Diego, "[a]bout half the rebate money is going to large commercial landscaping projects that cost $100,000 or more. A country club in Ventura County, for example, is seeking $4 million in rebates" from the water authority there. Furthermore, Voice reports, one residential customer in the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District "received a $35,000 rebate check." Seriously. It will be no surprise if the stupid Chargers are successful in obtaining their public welfare.
And in yet another parallel universe, the city of San Diego increased its water usage by 19 percent last year. Did the city not get the memo? It said decrease . Perhaps the liberal watering of fairways with drinking water at Balboa Park and Mission Bay golf courses had something to do with that Opposite World scenario. Morgan Cook at the San Diego Union-Tribune noted that this is "5 million gallons more than the city used on those courses during the same 10 months last year, and 15 million gallons more than in 2013."
And none of this gets to corporations and frackers and oil drillers and farmers. All these entities are contributing to the problem and all should be held accountable. The burden of responsibility cannot just be on the everyday citizen, who seems to be a whole lot more willing to cut back than some of the biggest offenders, but who is nevertheless going to say hell yes to long...hot...showers.
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Everyone wants the perfect lawn, it completes the look and feel of a home and it offers a lawn that looks good all year round. A real grass lawn requires constant maintenance throughout the summer and can be severely affected by the weather as well as chemicals that may work its way onto the lawn. In effect, a real lawn is not guaranteed to look good all of the time. So why is it a good idea to add artificial grass to your garden?
Artificial grass offers a level of durability that real grass cannot offer. This means that it is not affected by heavy use, especially in areas where there may be heavy traffic and after wet weather there will be no muddy areas that are slippery which means no more muddy shoes or muddy animals. Sometimes a real lawn can become patchy which means that repairs have to be made, but with artificial grass it is perfect all of the time.
Maintenance is one thing that really puts people off having a real lawn, during the rainy months the grass needs a weekly cut and weeding on a regular basis and this can be hard work. Lawn mowers can be heavy and cumbersome for some people and the thought of having to get on their hands and knees to weed fills them with dread. An artificial lawn saves on the cost of having to keep a lawn looking good whilst also making life a lot easier if it isn't possible or even practical to maintain.
As there is no requirement to water the grass or mow it as well as apply pesticides or even fertilisers there is a significant saving in cost as well helping the environment. In those areas where there is a shortage of water or even a hosepipe ban, artificial grass is the perfect solution. Those people who are on water meters will also see huge savings as during hot weather it is believed that 75% of residential is used on lawns.
An artificial lawn will offer benefits that will make the lawn extremely desirable, turning the garden into a place that can be enjoyed and appreciated without the required work or maintenance. A garden can take a lot of time to get looking right, and even it requires constant upkeep in order to keep it looking good but with an artificial lawn this will be a thing of the past. With savings in time and costs there are more reasons to have an artificial lawn than there is to have a real lawn. It can be left for years with very little care which means all year round it will keep the garden looking bright and attractive, something that is not associated with a real lawn.


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Analyst Report: Taurus Securities Limited state that Avanceon is submerged in a plethora of contracts
Taurus Securities Limited recently released their analysis of Avanceon's financial situation based on briefings with the board and they outline the following reasons behind their recommendation to buy stock. From the report itself:
Key Triggers to support investment case include:
- Company's strong foothold in the Middle Eastern countries where it expects revenues in excess of USD35mn on the back of strengthening macro economic factors and infrastructural works for the upcoming FIFA world cup 2022. Con- tracts for Qatar Rail (USD7.5mn as of now) would remain the significant con- tributor. Due to hefty capital requirements, AVN is likely to raise funds through equity, going forward.
- Growth prospects in the domestic industries opening up further avenues for Avanceon. To note, 50% of the revenues flow in from the domestic market with a major chunk from Oil & Gas sector followed by Food & Beverage, FMCG's and Cement. Burgeoning POL products demand (~5% CAGR till 2020), setup of three more LNG terminals, rapid development in infrastructural works justify a boost in automation demand.
- Stepping into new ventures such as Building Management Systems and the in- troduction of Cloud Computing and Remote Monitoring technologies for the ser- vice sector. Revenues worth PKR250mn are expected to be generated in the course of 3 years.
- Exalted gross margins ranging from 33% to 41% in the past 5 years. The man- agement feels confident that margins would stay in the same ambit with that from the recent Qatar projects exceeding 40%. Moreover, a 30% growth in top- line for the next couple of years along with materialization of Qatar Rail pro- jects in CY19 would lead revenues to cross the PKR5bn mark.
- The company's run-rate (projects currently in pipe-line) of 20 months ensure a consistent top-line even in the absence of further contracts (though that seems unlikely).
- Avanceon's partnership with multiple local and International vendors including Rockwell Automation, Belden, Microsoft etc. making it the official distributor/ systems integrator.
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Thank you very much for being the muscle behind this campaign and helping me defeat Maxine Waters. This victory will be a victory for the entire country and send a message to everyone everywhere!
We can do this! We Can Drain The Swamp! We support and vote for better people. Start by donating to my campaign today!
Give me a moment to share some of this campaign's recent accomplishments:
And, what are those actions? I show up. I speak out. I fight back. I raise awareness of the corruption in my district. I'm organizing people, creating a movement and making sure that we are being heard. We are being heard.
We are being heard throughout California. We are receiving support from around the country, from Texas, Washington D.C., Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and more. People who have left the state are considering returning if I win, as our victory will signal that change is coming to California.
I can make this happen with your support. Last month, I was in Florida, where I met fund raisers and Roger Stone. The trip brought guidance to the campaign to help make sure we're doing the right thing with your resources at all times.
I am achieving the results you expect with the resources you provide. And, I am going to win this because of your continued support. From the bottom of my heart, thank you very much. I am fighting for your family and for mine. So, for that, I thank you again.
I am running against Maxine Waters. She's been voted The Most Corrupt Person In Congress 4 times and she has access to virtually unlimited funds.
We can achieve a lot with our voices. But, I'd like to share some facts with you:
I'm leaving it up to you to make or break the campaign. You are the deciding factor in getting Maxine Waters out of Congress. I can do it. I can do the work. I want you to hold me accountable. I want to continue the conversation and I need your help.
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On the project page, select the documents you want to export as XLIFF files and choose XLIFF in the Export menu.
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