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Dr. James McKiernan received his Doctorate degree in veterinary medicine from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1996 and his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Vermont in 1986.
Dr. Jim has been practicing small animal medicine in New Hampshire since 1996. He currently owns and practices at The Great Bay Animal Hospital in Durham NH. Dr. Jim has many interests within the field of veterinary medicine. These include, but are not limited to; internal medicine, canine and feline behavior, dermatology, surgery , reproductive medicine, and ophthalmology.
It was at Tufts that Dr. Jim met renowned dog trainer Brian Kilcommons. Brian was an adjunct lecturer at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, instructing veterinary students about canine behavior and it's clinical applications. Since that time, Dr. Jim has become one of the few veterinarians to be mentored by Brian. Dr. Jim's clinical approach and bedside manner clearly reflects his training.
From 1997-2000, Dr. Jim appeared weekly on ABC-WMUR Television in NH. The program, called "Pet Set," not only involved educating the viewing audience about the health of their pets but found homes for over one hundred homeless pets. His practice has been highlighted by New Hampshire Public Television and he has consulted with many print outlets including Parade Magazine and Comcast. Currently, he is a regular guest on WBZ radio's Boston Nightside with Dan Rea.
Dr Jim is an active member of the New Hampshire and Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Associations as well as the American Veterinary Medical Association. Since 2005, Dr. Jim has contributed to the New Hampshire Society for the Protection of Cruelty of Animals as a member of the board of directors and currently works with Save One Animal Rescue to assist in the medical and surgical needs as well as the adoption process of shelter pets.
Dr. J'aime Anderson Bloom received her BA from Bowdoin College in 1996 followed by her DVM from Tufts Veterinary School in 2000. While at Tufts, she was honored with a membership to Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society. Following graduation Dr. Bloom completed a thirteen month internship in small animal surgery and medicine at the prestigious Animal Medical Center in New York City. She also completed a one year intensive study of veterinary acupuncture at Tufts Veterinary School in 2002.
In addition to her practice of veterinary medicine, Dr. Bloom is the mother of twins who keep her very busy. When not at Great Bay, she can be found riding her Connemara pony, Wyatt Wonder Pony, or hanging out with her beloved dogs, Thomas and Mary.
Dr. Karen Adler is a 1994 graduate of Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine. She has been happily practicing companion animal medicine ever since. Prior to vet school Dr. Adler worked in the environmental toxicology field and received a Master's degree in Environmental Health Sciences from Harvard University in 1985. She currently resides in Portsmouth with her husband Steve, two children, two dogs and two cats.
Dr. Deb Discher graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1996. She worked in general and emergency practice for 15 years before taking a full-time job as a teacher at Great Bay Community College's Veterinary Technology program in 2011. Dr. Discher enjoys being able to teach full time while still being able to practice veterinary medicine as a relief doctor at Great Bay Animal Hospital. She has lived on the east coast for 16 years and in the seacoast area for 13 years. She is a homebody for the most part and loves spending time at home with her dogs. Occasionally, though, she gets the urge to travel and she has her bucket list of places to visit.
Dr. Campbell knew from an early age that she wanted to be a veterinarian. After working for the family veterinarian in high school, she attended Cornell University and graduated with a B.A. in Biology in 1987. She worked in the department of surgery at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston before and during veterinary school, graduating with her D.V.M. from Tufts University in 1992. After graduating, she practiced in Massachusetts for several years before moving to New Hampshire in 1996, where she has been practicing small animal medicine ever since.
Dr, Campbell shares her life with her husband, two children, two horses, two cats and two dogs. When not working at Great Bay, she may be found riding one of her horses, working around the farm, or off on a fun adventure with her family!
Dr. Laura Poland received her her undergraduate degree in animal sciences from University of New Hampshire in 2011. She received her Doctorate degree in veterinary medicine from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2016 and following that completed a year long speciality anesthesiology program at the University of Illinois.
In addition to practicing veterinary medicine, Dr. Poland has interests in dog training and behavior and spends much of her free time working with her lab/hound mix as well as going for fun hikes and walks on the local forest trails. Her other interests include yoga and singing karaoke.


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'Seattle Sky'
6" x 6"
oil on gessoboard
We spent the weekend with family just north of Seattle.
It's always a treat for the boys when we drive through downtown - they get such a kick out of the skyscrapers, and of course, the Space Needle.
Ok, it's not only the kids in the car that love seeing the sights. ;)
I snapped this photo on our way home -- it had been a beautiful, sunny day, but by the time we hit the city, clouds were rolling in and everything was as it should be. :)

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Iina Koppinen: Exhibition at Galleria Patina – placement of artworks and making friends with other visual artists
OHMYGOSSIP – On friday afternoon we had the opening parties of exhibition at Galleria Patina in Jyväskylä, Finland. I'am invited visual artist and one of nine artists in July exhibition. I was pleased to meet artists never seen before, IRead More
Helena-Reet: Preparations for Finland's Matka 2018 Tourism Fair!
NordenBladet – One of my favourite fairs every year is Matka Nordic Travel Fair in Finland, Helsinki. This year MATKA tourism fair takes place for already the 32nd time! Regarding the numbers of visitors this fair is among the mostRead More
Helena-Reet Ennet: the Finnish, Estonian and Scandinavian Jewish community is growing!
OHMYGOSSIP – "The Finnish and Estonian Jewish community is very small on the large scale, yet it is growing. It is a great pleasure to admit that today more and more local jews are attending cultural events," says founder ofRead More
Helsinki in spring: Kruununhaka, The North Harbour (Pohjoisranta) neighborhood + PHOTOS!
OHMYGOSSIP – Kruununhaka (Swedish: Kronohagen) is a neighbourhood of Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Kruununhaka became the area next to the harbour and the center, when Helsinki was moved from the earlier location in the mid-1660s. From the very beginning,Read More
Helena-Reet: With Family in Naantali, Finland (VOL3- Väski) GALLERY!
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OHMYGOSSIP – Heipparalla! If only I would know exactly what that means, but we use it as conjunctive after our last trip to Finland – now it´s our private slang or so. My daughter Ivanka Shoshana (8) said "Heipparalla" afterRead More
Helena-Reet: Soon off to short vacation with family to Finland! Here are the three reasons why we decided for Naantali
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Ohmygossip Couture fashion gallery with Finnish fitness star Janni Hussi
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K Art is located in Cooper Landing , AK which is in kenai peninsula County. There are approximately 1 Counties located in the 907 area code. Phone companies and telecommunication companies in this area may include the following: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Pacific Bell, Sprint


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Articles from the October 10, 2013 edition
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A page in history; the building of Kimball
Standing in the middle of downtown Kimball as the sunlight bounces off the windows of the businesses, one can't help but notice the vacant lot where the Corner Bar used to sit and the dilapidated... Full story
Winter Storm Atlas takes aim, but misses Kimball County
Near the middle of last week, residents in the Nebraska Panhandle prepared for expected snowfalls of at least six inches, with many residents expecting closer to a foot, in wake of the approaching...
Hager, Longhorns bring home hardware
With senior Brooke Hager shooting her low round of the season to claim the individual C-5 District Golf championship, the Kimball High girls brought home the team championship as well and are headed t... Full story
Longhorns topple Perkins County by 37-8 final in Saturday evening matchup
The Kimball Longhorns picked up their third straight win of the season in a storm delayed Saturday evening win over visiting Perkins County at Keith Staehr Field. When an Ocotober snow storm swept...
Census data paints a clearer picture concerning the needs for reinvigorating Kimball County
More often than not, when people talk about Kimball County, they refer to the 'good ole' days'. They speak of the oil boom that helped a local economy thrive and the missile boom that followed in its wake. What lies in store for Kimball County... Full story
Doug C. Johnson
Doug C. Johnson, 76, of Kimball, died at the Kimball County Manor on Sunday, October 6, 2013. Doug's wishes were that his friends meet him at the Diner for a cup of coffee and that is why memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, Octob... Full story
Geraldine M. Tebrinke
Geraldine M. Tebrinke, 98, of Kimball, died at the Kimball County Manor on Friday, October 4, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Pastor Carla Gunn officiating....


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dark matter – avalanche
24-channel electroacoustic composition year: 2018 duration: 14:45 min studio: Harvard University Studios for Electroacoustic Composition first performance: December 15, 2018 , Harvard University a tribute to Iannis XenakisInspired by the music of Iannis Xenakis, this composition explores the relationship between sound masses and movement in space. The work uses 24 loudspeakers, positioned as a dome around the audience, to create a highly polyphonic gestural choreography of contrasting sound entities.
The human voice, as well as individual sounds from percussion and orchestral instruments, were the starting point for dense accumulations. Computer models of falling rocks and flocking birds were adapted to be 'performable' in the studio and to control sound movement throughout the dome.


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The Brown County Sheriff's department responded Tuesday evening to a small plane that had crashed in De Pere.
The Sheriff's Office says the 69-year-old pilot was taken by a family member to an area hospital for treatment for minor injuries. The pilot was the only person on the plane.
The Sheriff's Office says the crash happened around 6 p.m. near the Birch Creek Airport on Birch Creek Drive in De Pere.
The plane was a 172 model four seat single engine Cessna. It is believed the plane is a total loss. No foul play is suspected in the crash.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the crash.


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Jug Band Music Is Making a Comeback
One of my first assignments as Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator was to research the history of jug bands. Jug Bands? Musical groups whose sound revolved around whiskey jugs? My personal experience with jug band music consisted of Brisco Darling and his family band on reruns of The Andy Griffith Show. I certainly hadn't heard of a resurgence of jug band music in today's culture.
Jug bands, as it turned out, started right here in Louisville in the early 1900's. Attorney Fred Cox, along with John Randolph and John Harris, traced the origins of the jug band craze to B.D. Tite and Black Daddy (the only known name for this gentleman). They used jugs along with a mix of traditional and homemade instruments to produce their unique sound. According to Cox, Tite and Black Daddy were musicians roaming the country looking for work when they stumbled upon a man making music by blowing on his whiskey jug. When they asked him about it, the man replied, "I just picked it up and started blowing."
When the two men returned to Louisville, they brought with them a new sound, and the jug band craze started. In its heyday, Louisville bands played in major cities east of the Mississippi such as New York and Chicago. The music itself wasn't recorded until 1926, when the Dixieland Jug Blowers (also known as the Louisville Jug Band) were signed with Black Swan Records. Other famous Louisville jug bands include the Cy Anderson Jug Band, Whistler and His Jug Band and the Kentucky Jug Band (a pseudonym of Phillip's Louisville Jug Band).
The popularity of jug bands declined after the 1930's when the Great Depression hit the nation. However, there have been resurgences in its popularity, both in the 1960's and the 1990's. Today, Louisville is home to The Juggernaut Jug Band, a group that has been around since 1965.
The Juggernauts were the featured band at this year's Picnic Under the Trees at Oxmoor Farm, which was held June 17. I've never had so much fun working. The music was great, the atmosphere was relaxed and the rain held off until Saturday morning.
After this research and listening to jug music, one thing's for sure: I'll never look at a whiskey jug in the same way again.
**For more information on Jug Band history, you can check out these websites:


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When was the last time you tasted it?
And when you did taste happiness, did it leave some bitterness later?
Have you ever watched a soap opera where the young couple finally get together only to have one of them drive off a cliff in the next scene?
Have you ever watched the hunk of a hero you were rooting for make it to the very last minute of a movie only to be gobbled by a zombie?
Have you ever have a friend tell you that they are in love and you mentally roll your eyes and say to yourself, "Oh, that'll last 20 minutes".
When the holidays come around do you feel more dread than happiness?
If you meet a potential partner whether online or in person, do you ever think, "Yeah, but what's wrong with them?"
Do you believe that you can't have happiness without something really awful and crappy happen in order to balance out the universe?
Are you afraid of happiness?
Are you afraid of too much happiness?
Do you feel like a sucker?
That's okay if you do. I was a sucker. I was a happiness sucker.
In my life, there have been many great events and memories. But it's funny, the ones that shook me to my core were the horrible and painful ones. I didn't realize that at the time I built the habit of connecting the awful events to the closest happy memories from around the same time.
For example, when I received a grant to produce one of my first films, my dog was hit by a car and killed. Later during another time in my life, my husband and I were awarded some big film work and the next day, my mother had a heart attack. Further along in my life, when we tried to get pregnant the first time, it happened like a miracle. Before I could fully enjoy the dream of motherhood, I experienced the nightmare of my first miscarriage.
Over time, any special event or holiday, I was just waiting for the Universe's response of "I'm gonna get you sucker".
Happiness made me feel nervous and fearful.
At least with awful events, I had certainty. I was certain they were going to happen. I was certain it was going to suck for a long time. And then after a second of happiness, it would happen again soon enough. And when it did, I got to claim, "I knew it!"
This certainty sucked. In my gut, my intuition told me this wasn't any way to live.
What turned my life around, ironically, was death.
After a series of events of losing my parents, having 3 miscarriages, losing pets, friends, co-workers, and mere acquaintances it came to me in the smallest moment.
My husband and I had lost a film friend to a motorcycle accident and we had just returned from his service. There was nothing to be done. Our friend died doing what he loved and always was in a state of happiness. He was contagious. He was bigger than life.
I was at a loss of what to do next. Phone games had just started and I played Bejeweled for the first time. I probably played for 10 minutes. But in those ten minutes, I didn't think about the horrible past or the frightening future. I simply thought about what little pixel jewels I had in front of me. I asked my husband to play and he hated video games, but even for a few moments he experienced peace and happiness.
That's when I got my first taste of happiness in that present moment.
Now, when happiness comes my way, I become aware of that moment only and I don't look for trouble in the past or future. When life gets challenging and difficult, I take a breath and I practice gratitude that I can still breath on my own without a machine. When life gets ugly as it will sometimes, I ask myself a question. How can I use this to make my life better? If I'm too tired or frustrated, I just ask again later.
By taking a moment to think about how you feel about happiness you will help create an awareness about your happiness habits.
Think about it?
Do you think you deserve happiness?
Does too much happiness make you feel uneasy?
When you do feel happiness, are you waiting for something bad to happen?
If you said yes to any of the above, then there is room for happiness without conditions. Sucker-free happiness.
It all begins where you keep your focus. If you focus on what is happening now in the present moment and cultivate gratitude for whatever is happening, this creates your own wellbeing and happiness. Keep doing it moment to moment and overtime, you will be able to feel chill with taste of happiness.
And when things come unexpectedly as they do in life, you will be able to observe what is happening but also focus on what good or happiness can come from the event.
So as you go throughout your day, find the smallest things you can be happy for or grateful for. And if you can't then do something kind for someone else and instantly you will feel the joy unconditionally.
Then keep going to the next moment and the next. Until you are asleep. Then do it again.
By conditioning yourself that happiness is an option without the drama or pain, you create more of it. Not the sappy happy Pollyanna happiness, but true happiness that feels honest and resonates with your soul. And that's pretty tasty and sucker-free. So go get it. Namaste.


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The main attractions of the area
are the variety of beaches and coves, the historic city
of Granada with the Alhambra Palace, and the Sierra
Nevada mountains and Alpujarran Hills. These are all
detailed in the main pages of the site (links above).
So what else is there to do?
Please explore the sections below,
each of which has its own web page.
This section of our
site is currently under construction, so please come back
soon to check the full range of attractions and
activities in the area surrounding Casa Buena Vista.
Enjoy live flamenco dancing and
music at a variety of venues in Granada, from purpose
built stages to caves!
This area of Spain is the home
of flamenco, and this authentic experience is a must for
your visit.
Many shows include a tour of
the Albaycin, or African quarter of the city, and can
also include an optional meal. The views of the Alhambra
Palace lit up against the night sky make the trip
worthwhile on its own.
Transport from Casa Buena Vista
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Rob Reaks , March 5, 2019
The general feeling is that travel overseas will be ok post-brexit and you should book with confidence. We're ABTA and ATOL protected here at Red7.
Many people are already booking their travel plans for 2019, and have questions about what might happen after 29 March 2019 when the UK leaves the European Union (EU). The political process is still ongoing and we don't yet know the final outcome, however there have been some reassurances recently around flights and visas and these are reflected in our frequently asked questions.
We have also identified actions travellers may wish to take in advance to help avoid unnecessary future disruption in the event of a no-deal scenario.
UK citizens can be reassured that regardless of the Brexit outcome planes will still fly between the UK and the EU: if a deal is agreed then we will be in a transition period, meaning everything will stay the same until the end of December 2020 and flights will continue as normal. Even if we are in a no-deal scenario, the European Commission has said that UK airlines will still be able to operate flights between the UK and the EU. The UK government has offered similar assurances for EU airlines.
Ferry services and cruises will still sail as the majority of the rules under which they operate are not based on EU rules, but are international.
Coaches will still be able to travel to and from the EU, and are expected to continue to take passengers to and around EU countries as usual.
It is expected that trains from the UK to the EU will continue to operate. Ahead of your journey, check with your travel company to see if there is any additional information you need to be aware of.
You shouldn't need a visa to travel to the EU after Brexit. The European Commission proposed in November 2018 that, even in a no-deal scenario, UK travellers can still visit the EU without a visa, providing the same is offered to European citizens visiting the UK. The European Commission has said that from 2021, UK citizens will need to pay a fee (of around 7 Euros) for this visa exemption. This is part of a new electronic travel authorisation system applying to all third country visitors to the EU, similar to the US ESTA regime.
Visit Gov.uk for more information.
There is nothing to suggest that you will not be able to continue with your holiday plans after 29 March. Even in a no-deal scenario, the European Commission has said flights to and from the UK will still be able to operate.
Customers who book a package holiday with a UK travel company enjoy the most comprehensive consumer protection: if you book a package, your holiday will be protected under the Package Travel Regulations, meaning you have a right to a full refund if your holiday can no longer be provided.
The UK Government has confirmed that the Package Travel Regulations will remain in the UK law when the UK leaves the EU.
The best way to protect your holiday is to book a package – it is the travel provider's responsibility to make sure your holiday is provided and to offer an alternative or refund if it cannot be delivered.
It is important that whenever and wherever you travel that you have adequate travel insurance which covers your specific needs, including any known medical conditions or activities you plan to do. It is also worth checking the detail of the policy around travel disruption including delays or cancellations as policies do vary.
Find out more at ABTA's website – abta.com/brexit.


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The NFL claim that Radio City Music Hall was booked this year as the reason the NFL Draft was pushed back from the usual date, although it has become clear that Roger Goodell loves to make the NFL a year round event.
It was the case for a prime-time slot to release the NFL schedule and you wouldn't believe that we still have to wait four months before the regular season kicks off for the 2014 season.
Pushing back the Draft means we have also seen more teams trying to hide what they are going to be doing in the Draft and that has led to more rumours and over-analysing certain players. Through the last few months, players have risen and fallen up and down the Draft and it has reached the point where I just want them to get started.
There are also more trades than usual if the last couple of years since the new CBA was agreed is anything to go by and I expect the 2014 Draft to also feature a number of moves.
I will put through some mock trades that I think will come about in the Draft, although a Mock Draft is rarely something that can be thoroughly predicted as teams are busy trying to disguise what they are going to do. The last couple of years has seen at least 11 moves in the First Round and I have mocked for 10 to happen, although this mock could quickly go by the wayside depending on how the chips fall early on.
1. Houston Texans: Jadeveon Clowney DE
I had initially mocked Atlanta to make the trade with Houston and move up and take this 'once in a generation' Defensive End, but that has looked less and less likely. Barring a strange turn of events in the last 24 hours, Houston will likely keep the Number 1 Pick in the Draft.
If Houston don't manage to earn the trade they want, I would expect them to make Clowney their first pick and give him JJ Watt as a mentor to improve that Defense.
2. St Louis Rams: Greg Robinson OT
I am not taken in by all the talk that St Louis are going to pick Johnny Manziel with the Number 2 Pick and am convinced they are trying to find a suitor who gets desperate to move up. If that doesn't happen, I initially thought the Rams would pick Sammy Watkins in a position of real need, but instead it seems they are leaning towards Greg Robinson to ensure Sam Bradford is well protected.
In the NFC West, any improvement on the Offensive Line is well regarded compared with the strong Defenses they will be seeing all season in just Divisional games.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars: Khalil Mack LB
I vividly remember Khalil Mack's performance against Ohio State while with the Buffalo Bulls and his Draft position has been improving ever since January.
Gus Bradley is rebuilding the Jaguars and his Seattle connection means he is likely to keep the Defense improving and this is the best player on that side of the ball in the Draft, while no Quarter Back stands out.
Sammy Watkins could be a potential pick with Justin Blackmon likely to be out indefinitely, but Bradley is focusing on the Defense first and a WR need could be filled later in the Draft.
4. Mock Trade Tampa Bay Buccaneers w/ Cleveland Browns: Sammy Watkins
I had Cleveland going with Johnny Manziel at this position up until the last couple of days where the signs are that they won't be interested in making a move at Quarter Back with the Number 4 Pick in the Draft. That gives the Brown the option to move down and acquire more picks or take the best player in the Draft at a position of need.
For the purpose of my Mock Draft, I have them making a deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who seem to be very keen on Manziel themselves, but who take the best player on the board in Sammy Watkins after losing Mike Williams in the off-season. Watkins can start opposite Vincent Jackson and eventually groomed to take over as the Number 1 Receiver in Tampa and the Buccaneers will be keen to move above the Detroit Lions who are also very keen on the Receiver.
5. Buffalo Bills Mock Trade w/ Oakland: Mike Evans WR
This is the second mock trade I have predicted as Buffalo seem happy with the Quarter Back EJ Manuel but are trying to give him a great chance of succeeding by bringing in a huge WR in Mike Evans.
Evans is going to be a huge red zone target and could work well opposite Steve Johnson and figures to be his eventual replacement as the Number 1 target in Buffalo.
6. Atlanta Falcons: Jake Matthews OT
I had mocked Atlanta to make the trade with Houston so they could get Jadaveon Clowney, but that seems to have fallen through in the final few days before the Draft and they may have to just pick from where they sit. It could be a chance for the Falcons to move down, but they may just decide to pick the best Offensive Tackle left on the board to aid in protecting Matt Ryan who was hit far too often last season.
7. Mock Trade Cleveland Browns w/ Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Johnny Manziel QB
It has been said that the Cleveland Browns won't be taking Johnny Manziel with the Number 4 Pick in the Draft, but who is to say they wouldn't take the plunge if they move down as I have mocked them to? They pick up an additional pick in the Draft and also have the chance to take the Quarter Back they have perhaps wanted all along too.
8. Dallas Cowboys Mock Trade w/ Minnesota Vikings: Aaron Donald DT
I was happy to mock Dallas to trade out of the Number 16 Pick in the Draft, but I was also expecting to have them moving down the table UNLESS Aaron Donald was still available at this spot.
The Cowboys have signed Henry Melton, but there is no knowing how his health will hold up and they will be desperate to move above teams who need Defensive Line help including Tennessee, Pittsburgh and Chicago.
Minnesota would be glad to deal out of the Number 8 Pick for the additional picks they receive and feeling this is too high for their next Quarter Back.
9. Oakland Raiders Mock Trade w/ Buffalo: Taylor Lewan OL
This franchise took an extra pick to fall down the Draft, but they have signed Matt Schaub to play Quarter Back and can wait for a potential new signal caller in the later Rounds while adding much needed picks.
After seeing Jared Veldheer move to Arizona in the off-season, the Offensive Line has a gaping hole that could be filled by Taylor Lewan who looks the third best Offensive Line prospect behind Greg Robinson and Jake Matthews, both of who are off the board.
10. Detroit Lions: Calvin Pryor S
I considered mock trading Detroit out of this pick as I think there is a real possibility they will do so in the Draft, but ended up sticking with them taking a player of real need.
The Lions Secondary does need an upgrade and I considered the pick to be between Calvin Pryor and Justin Gilbert- However, it seems the Lions are fairly happy with the young Corner Backs they have on the roster, so it was the Safety position they Draft for and I picked Pryor over Ha Ha Clinton-Dix of Alabama as the attitude of Pryor roaming the middle of the field may fit better with this Defense.
11. Tennessee Titans: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix S
Even if Detroit decide to go with another player, I don't imagine Ha Ha Clinton-Dix will remain on the board too long as Tennessee need to improve on their Safety position.
There is a chance they trade down with a lot of holes to fill in the team, including potentially needing a new Quarter Back, but Clinton-Dix fills a need and Tennessee may be surprised to still find him on the board if Detroit go with Calvin Pryor instead.
12. NY Giants Anthony Barr LB
I think the New York Giants will be over the moon if Anthony Barr falls to them at the Number 12 Pick in the Draft and I can't see them going in any other direction if that occurs.
This is not a team that makes a lot of trades up or down and I think they will be very happy with the player they have a chance to pick.
13. St Louis Rams: Odell Beckham Jr WR
Picking Greg Robinson at Number 2 would give the Offensive Line a boost in talent, but the St Louis Rams would then have two options with their second pick in the First Round.
They could either trade down with the likes of the New York Jets very keen to move up or they could take Odell Beckham Jr themselves to give Sam Bradford another speedy Receiver to go along with Tavon Austin.
Either way, the Rams will do what they can to prevent the San Francisco 49ers picking the player they seem to be very keen to grab by moving up the Draft.
14. New York Jets Mock Trade w/ Chicago Bears: Brandin Cooks WR
Chicago may feel they can make better improvements in their roster by moving down and it is clear that the Wide Receiver desperate New York Jets would be keen to move up and take one of the talents that they can pair with Eric Decker.
Odell Beckham Jr is off the board by this pick thanks to the St Louis Rams (unless the Jets make a trade with them) and Brandin Cooks has been linked with the Jets over the last few weeks so they make the move to get him.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers: Justin Gilbert CB
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a number of areas in an ageing Defense that needs improvement and they take the best player in a real position of need at the Corner Back spots. Justin Gilbert would improve a team that was burned through the air a few too many times last season.
16. Minnesota Vikings Mock Trade w/ Dallas Cowboys: Blake Bortles QB
Minnesota are definitely in for a new Quarter Back after refusing to take up the fifth option on Christian Ponder and I think they would be very happy to take Blake Bortles at this spot.
Bortles would be a perfect fit for what Norv Turner will want to run from the Offense and he could be eased into a team that will still be very reliant on moving the chains behind Adrian Peterson.
17. Baltimore Ravens: Eric Ebron TE
There is a need at Receiver in Baltimore and all the talk about potentially picking up a Linebacker would be put on the backburner if Eric Ebron is still on the board at this stage.
There is a real chance that happens with my mock and the Ravens would be over the moon to be able to pick up Ebron here... If he is off the board, I imagine CJ Mosley could be the potential pick or a trade down the Draft.
18. Chicago Bears Mock Trade w/ New York Jets: CJ Mosley LB
I have the Chicago Bears moving down the Draft because the two Safeties are off the board by the time it got to their Pick and they were able to find a trade partner in the New York Jets who needed a Wide Receiver.
That could all work out well for the Bears if CJ Mosley is still on the board with the Linebacker potentially the next leader in the middle of the Defense that has been missing since Brian Urlacher retired.
19. Miami Dolphins: Zack Martin OL
The Miami Dolphins may be considering a trade up the Draft, but they may also be fortunate enough to land what many have termed the safest pick in the Draft.
We all know the Offensive Line problems Miami had last season and Zack Martin would be a strong piece to try and resolve those issues as he is capable of playing at Tackle and Guard.
20. Arizona Cardinals: Ryan Shazier LB
I expect Bruce Arian's team to pick a Quarter Back, but I can see them waiting later in the Draft to do that and address a more important need in the First Round.
That could be at Linebacker where they may have another suspension coming for Darryl Washington and Karlos Dansby has departed for richer pastures. This pick could also be CJ Mosley if he falls into the Number 20 spot, but I have him going two spots higher to the Chicago Bears, but the Cardinals get a very good second option.
21. Green Bay Packers: Stephon Tuitt DE
Green Bay have to be a big contender to drop down the Draft if one of the teams below them fall in love with a Wide Receiver or Corner Back, but those aren't positions that the Packers really need to focus on.
The only way they jump up the Draft is if they can make a deal with the Baltimore Ravens to grab Erik Ebron in the position he lands in my mock, but otherwise they may take Stephon Tuitt who could be the replacement for Julius Peppers if the latter doesn't work out this season. You can't have enough strong pass rushers and Tuitt has the chance of being a very effective player for years to come.
22. Philadelphia Eagles: Darqueze Dennard CB
I would be surprised if the Philadelphia Eagles didn't use the First Round Pick on a Defensive player despite losing DeSean Jackson to the Washington Redskins.
Wide Receiver can be looked at later in the Draft unless they decide it is worth risking moving up the Draft- they may also consider getting one of the Linebackers that fall down the board as worthy of moving up for.
However, if they don't, there are plenty of holes on the Defensive side of the ball and they may take what is the best Corner Back, without off field issues, in Darqueze Dennard to match against the passing attacks in the NFC East.
23. Kansas City Chiefs: Marquise Lee WR
Kansas City had a strong season last year, but they need more creases to their Offense and picking a Wide Receiver that has surprisingly fallen down the board could be the best way forward for them.
24. Cincinnati Bengals: Bradley Roby CB
There is a clear need in the Secondary for Cincinnati and there has never been any fear from the team to take players with perhaps questionable issues off the field.
Bradley Roby fits into that category, but he could also be a difference maker in the Secondary and has to be the pick for the Bengals despite the rumours of them sniffing around for a new Quarter Back in Andy Dalton's contract season.
25. San Diego Chargers: Kyle Fuller CB
There are a number of needs for the San Diego Chargers on the Defensive side of the ball, even if the General Manager Tom Telesco admits that he is not afraid of looking at an Offensive weapon if someone falls to him.
That is unlikely with the way my mock has gone and the choice came down to Louis Nix III or Kyle Fuller and I have gone with the Corner Back considering San Diego play in the same Division as Peyton Manning.
He has a decent size and could help the Chargers in a real position of need, even if it is a slight reach to get him here.
26. Cleveland Browns: Carlos Hyde RB
There are rumours that the Cleveland Browns are going to try and trade this Pick with the Washington Redskins for Quarter Back Kirk Cousins, although in my mock that wouldn't make sense after taking Johnny Manziel at Number 7.
If the Browns go the way I may imagine, despite the rumours being vastly to the contrary, I can see them picking another Offensive weapon here.
It would be the reverse situation of 2012 when Cleveland took Trent Richardson and then Brandon Weedon later in the First Round, but Carlos Hyde could help carry the workload with new signing Ben Tate. That is especially the case considering Tate can be physically worn down and Hyde would be the eventual replacement at Running Back.
27. New Orleans Saints: Jason Verrett CB
There is a real chance that the New Orleans Saints could move up the Draft to either take a Wide Receiver or one of the top three Corner Backs on the board, but finding a partner may be tough considering a lot of the teams in their vicinity will be looking to add those pieces too.
In that case, the Saints may pick Jason Verrett to bolster a Corner Back depth chart that has lost Jabari Greer, although they may look to trade out to a team perhaps looking to come back into the First Round to pick a Quarter Back.
28. Carolina Panthers: Kelvin Benjamin WR
The clearest need for the Carolina Panthers in the Draft is to fix the Wide Receiver position where they are seemingly out of options thanks to Free Agency and cuts to the team.
They will take the best player on the board if there are no Receivers or Offensive Linemen, but Kelvin Benjamin fits the profile and could prove to be a big target for Cam Newton in the coming years. His size and strength makes Benjamin a real threat in the NFC against the tough Defenses that the Panthers will need to beat if they are to win the Super Bowl.
29. New England Patriots: Ra'Shede Hageman DT
This is the kind of player with a lot of upside and one who will benefit from being with a team like the New England Patriots who have the veterans that can help a player develop both as a player and as a man.
That will be very good for Ra'Shede Hageman and he could eventually replace Vince Wilfork in the middle of the Patriots Defense.
30. Jacksonville Jaguars Mock Trade w/ San Francisco 49ers: Teddy Bridgewater QB
The San Francisco 49ers are very keen to move up the Draft to pick Odell Beckham Jr by all accounts, but they may miss out and decide to get out of the First Round for a team that is keen on bringing in a Quarter Back that has slipped down the Draft board.
That may give the 49ers the chance to Draft a Defensive Tackle like Timmy Jernigan or a Wide Receiver like Donte Moncrief at the top of the Second Round, while also giving Jacksonville the opportunity to take a Quarter Back that has slipped far below his potential.
Teddy Bridgewater was the consensus Number 1 Quarter Back before the Pro Day and I still think he is a better prospect than some think and Jacksonville may jump a team like Houston who are also keen on a Quarter Back.
31. Denver Broncos: Demarcus Lawrence DE
The Denver Broncos have been improving their Defense since the Super Bowl, but other positions of need are not available and you can never have enough potential pass rushers in the team.
Demarcus Lawrence could be learning alongside his namesake Demarcus Ware and could thrive with players like Von Miller also able to rush the passer in clear passing situations.
Denver may trade out of the First Round too, but if they stick at Number 31, I wouldn't be surprised if they take Lawrence.
32. Oakland Raiders Mock Trade w/ Seattle Seahawks: Derek Carr QB
The rumour suggests Oakland are very keen on Derek Carr and if he still available in the First Round, I can see the Raiders perhaps moving back in to pick him up with the final pick of the Round.
There is even a chance that Oakland take Carr after trading down the Draft table, although I have them picking the best Offensive Lineman in that case and being able to get back into the First Round here.
Seattle will be happy to drop a few places and save some First Round money after spending big to sign Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas to contract extensions and the Raiders can get the Quarter Back that owner Mark Davis is said to be 'infatuated' by.
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The marketing departments of companies aim to grab the attention of their selected target audiences by using slogans, packaging design, celebrity endorsements and the media. The four 'Ps' of marketing are product, place, price and promotion.
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|Queen Maxima of The Netherlands after the launch of the employers website, attends the annual symposium of platform Moneywise (Wijzer in Geldzaken) held at The College Hotel on May 23, 2017 in Amsterdam. The Queen is honorary chairwoman of the platform. The Queen wore Natan dress.
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It would have been better without the belt which doesn't sit at the waistline.
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JEE Main Preparation Tips for Physics: Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is one of the most popular and sought-after engineering entrance exams in India and every year lakhs of candidates appear in the entrance to seek admissions into top engineering institutes. Physics subject is considered as one of the toughest subjects and it happens to be the key one for JEE Main. The Physics section comes with application based questions. Students need to have a grip over the basic concepts to attempt such questions.
As per experts, the level of difficulty of Physics is similar to the other two subjects. However, last year, JEE Main was relatively tough with Physics being the toughest section to crack. Further, past trends have reflected that Physics has always been tricky and on the tougher side. Here, it becomes important for candidates to tighten up their preparations, as Physics is all set to give you a tough time.
Strengthen the Basic
To start with, it's important for students to strengthen the fundamentals and basic concepts. They must complete the prescribed syllabus and there is no shortcut to this. Even a single question can make difference to your JEE scores/cutoff. For JEE Main, students must refer to NCERT Class XI and XII Physics books to get a grasp of concepts. Further, they must delve deep into each topic by referring to other books. There no need to worry about fetching out extra time along with class 12 boards as JEE Main and board exam preparation can be clubbed together.
Topic-wise Preparation
Next step towards preparation should be the analysis of previous years' JEE Main question papers. Know the topics covered and weightage given to each topic in terms of the number of questions and the level of difficulty. Based on the importance of each topic, plan your preparation schedule. Hereunder, we have categorized major topics based on their importance as per previous years' trends.
Most Important Topics
Some topics cover the major portion of Physics portion and students shouldn't miss them out during preparations. Check them out:
- Modern Physics – JEE Main 2020 paper has five questions from Modern Physics, making it one of the most important topics. Make sure to cover sub-topics like nuclear fission and fusion, dual nature of matter, radioactive decay of substances and X-rays. Also study the Bohr's model properly. Again NCERT shall be a starting point and further consult HC Verma for the theory part and 3000 Solved Problems in Physics by Schaum for the numerical part.
- Electrostatics: Every year almost four questions are being asked from Electrostatics; considered to be one of the high scoring topics in Physics. With the clarity of basic concepts, students can easily crack four questions from a single topic. Concepts of Physics by H C Verma, is a highly recommended book for Electrostatics as it comprises of solved numerical problems of good quality.
- Oscillation and Waves– Like Electrostatics, students can expect 3-4 questions on this topic too. Clear concepts from NCERT and then delve further with H C Verma for application of concepts.
- Optics – Comparatively, an easy topic with minimum 2-3 questions being asked every year. While doing studies make sure to understand Huygen's principles. The best book recommended for this topic would be Understanding Physics for JEE Main, Advanced Optics & Modern Physics by DC Pandey.
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Important Topics
Topics listed hereunder are equally important and should be covered by students during preparations to be on safer side. A good amount of questions are being asked about these topics. Take a look at these and the books one must refer to:
- Magnetics – JEE Main usually includes 2 questions from this portion and JEE Main in 40 Days by ARIHANT and Understanding Physics for JEE Main are the best books to refer.
- Electromagnetic Induction and AC- Mostly, numerical problems are asked in this section. Get a grasp over Faraday's Law and consult Concepts of Physics by H C Verma for understanding the topic.
- Current Electricity– Physics section covers almost 3 questions on Current Electricity with Ohm's law, Ohmic and Nonohmic conductors and colour code for resistors being the most important sub-topics. Refer Concepts of Physics by H C Verma to brush up fundamentals.
- Waves- Usually this portion has one question every year and HC Verma would be a good book to refer. Make sure to give importance to topics like S.H.M and its equation, principle of superposition of waves and Doppler Effect in sound.
Lesser Important Topics
The last category of topics includes questions from sections that may or may not have questions in JEE Main. However, it's advised to not to skip them completely and read them to have a clarity of concepts. Usually, one question is asked about these topics.
- Physics and measurement
- Dual nature of matter and radiation
- Gravitation
- Communication system
Preparation Tips Physics Part B
JEE Main Physics part B gives 20% weightage to practical applications (Experimentation) of concepts. The problems are simple and require a basic understanding of experimenting. The questions are based on topics like Vernier Calipers, Ohm's Law, Metre Scale, Surface Tension of Water, Screw Gauge, Co-Efficient of Viscosity, Speed of Sound, Young Modulus of Elasticity, Refractive Index of a Glass Slab, Simple Pendulum, Use of Multimeter, Resistivity of the Material and more. It's advised that students must grab this opportunity to score and attempt as many questions as possible.
Preparation Books for JEE Physics
Check out the list of books that students must read and refer for gearing up their preparations:
- NCERT Physics, Text Books for Basics
- Concepts of Physics, HC Verma
- Problems in General Physics, I.E. Irodov
- Arihant Physics, D. C. Pandey
- Elements of Dynamics, S.L.Loney


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Marina Kasparova holds Bachelor and Masters' Degrees from the National Music Academy of Ukraine.
She placed second in the international "Wings of Music" competition in Kiev in 2011, and third place (duet) the same year in the all-Ukrainian competition "Spiritual Sources."
Ms. Kasparova's 2018 performance include A Night of Enchantment, An Afternoon of Enchantment and The Magic Flute, operas at the National Opera Center (New York City,) the "Musical Potpourri Concert" at Lincoln Center, NYC, and "Love, Passion, Betrayal Concert" at Carnegie Hall (NYC.)
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Cartoon Darfur
There is the brutally simplified version of Darfur – Arab militias vs "black African" villagers.
And then there is the cartoon version, brought to you this time by UPI:
There was the continuing genocide of Christian African tribes in Darfur in Western Sudan. The United States, the European Union, the United Nations and the African Union all proved totally useless in even stemming the violence.
Just for the record, there are no Christian tribes in Darfur. Everyone is Muslim. Everyone is black. And everyone is African (through the fact of everyone being Sudanese and Sudan being in Africa).


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Byron York has a great piece up today about Sen. Allen's stalker heckler, Mike Stark. Despite all the "OMG Allen's Thugs Attacked a Poor Innocent Blogger" headlines, all is not quite what it seems...
In late August, a man named Mike Stark posted a plea on the popular Democratic website DailyKos.com. He was a political prankster, Stark explained, and he'd been pulling pranks on conservatives for quite a while. He had had some success slipping past Rush Limbaugh's call screeners. He managed to slip onto a radio program to ask Newt Gingrich about his first marriage.* And once, during an episode of Hannity & Colmes, he held a sign up behind Sean Hannity that said HANNITY SUCKS ASS. Stark proudly recounted his work on the DailyKos and on his website, Callingallwingnuts.com.
As usual the Washington Post presents it from a Lefty viewpoint. But they also have a quote from Jim Webb's campaign staff denying any knowledge of Mike Stark...
Kristian Denny Todd, a Webb spokesman, said Stark has no affiliation with the Webb campaign. "I have no idea who this guy is or what he was trying to accomplish," she said. "I saw the video, and from what I saw, he was wrestled to the ground by a bunch of Allen supporters so that is not very nice behavior."
Wait a minute Mrs. Denny Todd - that's not quite true. People in the Webb camp certainly know who Mike Stark is. Here's a blip from one of his postings at the KOS asylum. Stark is talking about a video he made of one of his other verbal ambushes against Allen.
I know for certain that the Webb campaign has the video, but for some reason, I guess they don't want to encourage this type of accountability.
Then there was this little incident in August 2006. Here is Mike Stark's recounting of the event...
Instead, I hung about till the room had almost emptied. People were having their picture taken with the Senator when I went up to an underdressed guy with a camera and asked if he was documenting the event for the Allen campaign. He said no, that he was with the Webb campaign… I told him to put his still camera away and get out his video camera.
At about this time, the picture taking was breaking up as the Senator explained that he had something to do. I walked up to him and said, "If you don't mind Senator, I'll walk with you. You know, you gave a great speech, but given the events in the news, some people back at the law school, I'm sure would like to know the answers to some different questions. Have you ever used the word 'nigger'?"
Here's what the Webb Campaign said to a reporter for the Augusta Chronicle about the "N-Word" Ambush...
A Webb campaign volunteer who witnessed the incident told the AFP that Stark had introduced himself to him earlier as being a Webb supporter and University of Virginia law student.
The volunteer, who declined a request from the AFP to identify himself, said Stark is not affiliated with the Webb campaign. Webb campaign press secretary Jessica Smith reiterated that in an interview with the AFP this afternoon.
"The person who asked Sen. Allen those questions is not affiliated with us. And we're not sure that we know who he is," said Smith, who was briefed on the incident by the volunteer who was at the event.
"It certainly sounds like there is somebody who is upset and trying to create a situation there. It's clear that after the last couple of weeks that there are a number of people who are upset with Sen. Allen because of his remarks. But I have no idea who he is. He's certainly not on staff with us - that's for sure," Smith said.
So they knew about Stark back in August 2006. While he may not be an official member of the campaign staff, Stark's antics put him in the spotlight as representative of Jim Webb's supporters.
Also there have not been any "denouncements" of Starks' antics by Jim Webb. This silence gives the appearance of tacit approval for Starks' action plan. As a matter of fact, Webb ran with the "n-word" crap until the WaPo got tired of writing about it.
And we must not forget about the Macaca incident - especially since the "innocent bystander who got racially slurred by Allen" just happened to be a Webb campaign operative. Stark may not be a paid staffer but make no mistake - Stark is a Webb operative.
This whole thing stinks like macaca.


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Bicycles lined up tire to tire on June 3 as E.E. Oliver students learned about bike safety from the Fairview RCMP members for their first bike rodeo of the season.
The RCMP have plans to go to Hines Creek school, Menno Simmons, and St. Thomas More to bring awareness to students of the importance of bicycle safety; such as the importance of wearing a helmet and how a four-way stop works.
"It's always important to wear a helmet," said RCMP constable Mathew MacDonald.
The Fairview RCMP officers checked the students' helmets and made any fine adjustments needed. They gave coupons to students without helmets to help with the cost of the essential piece of safety equipment.
Students rode their bikes in between lines drawn on the parking lot ground to practice control and handling of their bicycles, which included a mock four-way stop to help teach proper four-way stop usage.
Proper cycling hand signals taught students the correct methods for turning and stopping.
Contestable Kurt Butler said the Fairview RCMP plan to begin a positive ticketing campaign this summer to encourage safe bicycle practices, and when officers see safe bicycle practices that they will be giving coupons for free ice creams.
Butler said that tickets for not wearing a helmet while operating a bicycle are $109 and one ticket is given to the child and one to the parent, but they hope that rewarding proper bicycle safety will help encourage safe bicycle use in and around the town.
Along with the Fairview RCMP officers' volunteers from Western Financial came to assist in the student's safety training, and help fund the ice cream positive ticket cost and helmet coupon.
Constable MacDonald debriefed classes after the bike rodeo and went over what students learned and took any questions that students had.
Student's asked what to do if their friends are not wearing their helmets.
MacDonald said that students should encourage their classmates to always wear their helmet when riding their bicycles and to remind them of what they learned at the bike rodeo.
Fairview RCMP Constable Noland Windsor said that about 100 students participated in the bike rodeo all in grades 1 to 3, with Grade 6 students volunteering to assist in the training.
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Vol. 2, No.
In Pursuit of Permanence: North Carolina's Families for Kids Counties
As part of their efforts to improve outcomes for the families and children involved in the foster care system, North Carolina's Families for Kids (FFK) counties are asking families to play a bigger role in determining their futures. In all of the North Carolina FFK counties (Buncombe, Catawba, Cleveland, Edgecombe, Guilford, Iredell, Richmond, and Wayne) families are becoming more involved. In this article we'll look at some of the efforts Buncombe, Catawba, and Wayne counties are making to get parents involved to prevent foster care placement.
Buncombe County
Four or five times a week, Tracy Engh finds herself in a remarkable position. As facilitator for precustodial staff meetings and FFK program coordinator, she often finds herself in a room full of people whose sole purpose is to help a family prevent its children from coming into care.
To these precustody staffings, Engh says, "we invite the family and ask them to bring along whomever they feel supports them." This sometimes includes their attorney, friends, community or church members, and people from other agencies. The social worker working with the family also invites representatives of DSSusually someone from CPS and placement servicesand people from any other agency with whom the family might be working. This sometimes includes people from the developmental evaluation center, the program for victims of perinatal substance abuse, mental health, schools, juvenile court, even private therapists.
"Then we lay it on the table for themcustody is our last resort. Then we ask them: `What are you willing or able to do to rectify the situation?'" Engh says.
Buncombe combines this directness with a strengths-based approach. As Engh puts it, "We ask the family to focus on the strengthswhat skills and resources they can bring to the situationand we talk about the strengths of the agencies present."
Because these meetings occur when a case nears the point where children will have to be removed from their homes, one meeting is usually enough. However, for chronic cases where there is a persistent, low-level risk to a child, they might have up to four staffings with just one family. In these chronic cases, they often find it necessary to remove the children.
The results for the majority of families have been positive. Often, when they are confronted with the gravity of the situation and given a chance to participate in making a plan, parents can avoid having their children placed with DSS. For example, when the problem is neglect because of substance abuse, a mother may decide to place her child with relatives until she can complete a treatment program. DSS is there throughout to support her.
When they began in January 1996, social workers and people from various agencies were sometimes uncomfortable with the kind of direct communication with families that goes on during these meetings. Now, Engh says, they see the value of this openness and feel more comfortable with it. "Social workers have become better at collaborating with families to solve problems."
Catawba County
Catawba County, North Carolina began having similar community-based assessment meetings, which they call "action meetings," last February. The objective of these meetings is to pull together as many resources as possible to help the family prevent placement of their children. To reinforce this idea, the family is encouraged to bring anyoneminister or landlord, mental health counselor or grandparentwho can give them support.
Each meeting has two phases. In the first, the facts are put on the table. The family is asked to explain, from their point of view, why this meeting is being held. The human services professionals in the room are then given a chance to present their view of the situation.
The second phase of the action meeting focuses on solutions. As Deborah Nealy, Catawba's FFK program coordinator explains it, "We turn to the family and ask them `What are the things that are working well in your current situation? What's worked in the past for you? How can we help you to reproduce your past successes?'"
If parents don't show up for these meetingsand this happens quite oftenthey cancel the meeting. Nealy explains, "Parents fail to show up for a number of reasons, but we feel that if they're not part of the plan, how can they be charged with the solution? We rescheduled one meeting four times until the parents could finally make it."
The following is an example of the kind of results Catawba's Families for Kids has achieved using action meetings. A couple had substance abuse and other problems, and so became involved with DSS and their children's services staff. When the situation became very serious, DSS called an action meeting during which the parents talked about their strong ties to their own parents, who lived in another state. As the meeting progressed, the family said they felt they needed to have these extended family members present to resolve the current crisis.
Together, the people at the meeting saw a way to bring the grandparents down to North Carolina. Families for Kids paid for the grandparents' gas mileage and hotel accommodations en route. At a second action meeting, this time with the grandparents in attendance, DSS and the other agencies involved put all the facts on the table and then left the room, leaving the parents, grandparents, and children to come up with a plan.
Ultimately the parents decided to place their children with the grandparents out of state, giving them physical custody and informal guardianship and establishing their own visitation policy. This arrangement was made possible in part through close collaboration between Catawba DSS and social services in the county in the state where the children went to live. Because there was no court involvement, the children were "placed" with their grandparents over the weekend. Had there been formal court involvement, they would have been placed in a foster home or homes within North Carolina for at least six months.
At last check, the family has had mixed progress. Although the children are thriving under their grandparents' care, their parents have not made much progress in dealing with their substance abuse. (To learn more about action meetings, see "Benefits of 'Action Meetings'".)
Wayne County
Wayne County, North Carolina has "preplacement committees." Unlike Catawba's action committees, Wayne's preplacement committees meet to consider every intake. Because they must make a speedy determination about the safety of the situation at hand, they do not have time to involve members of the community or other agencies. These committees usually consist of the worker who conducts the intake, his or her supervisor, two FFK staff members, and, when they attend, the family involved.
The primary advantage of these fast-moving groups is that they bypass the "traditional" routing of a case from CPS to foster care. As Bonnie Gillenwater, Wayne's Families for Kids program coordinator explains, "With pre-placement committees we avoid the time lag we had before. Now we can have services in place for the family almost immediately."
Gillenwater tracked the success of these groups for their first month of operation and found that they were able to keep as many children at home as they placed.
When asked about family involvement with these committees, Gillenwater is both realistic and optimistic. "Transportation seems to be a real barrier," she says. "So far only a small number of families have shown up for pre-placement committee meetings." She conjectures that part of this may be the newness of this type of meetingpre-placement committees just began meeting in August 1996.
"Our vision is to get to the point where each family comes knowing that they are welcome and they do have a say. We hope to get to where each family comes up with its own plan" Gillenwater says. "I don't think we're far from that point."
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