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Room Service, Food Service – A Quality Solution toward Lean Design
As manufacturers, construction managers, even software companies move toward "cutting the fat" and overall streamlining their respective processes; the food service industry, particularly in healthcare, continues the labor policing, bottom line movement which started in most major metropolitan facilities even before the automotive industries, bottling companies and other industry segments honed their operations into the models we look to as examples of "lean design". Lean design is a practice which is often known simply as "Lean".
This practice considers the expenditure of resources for any goal other than the creation of value for the end customer to be wasteful, and thus a target for elimination. Working from the perspective of the consumer who uses a product or service, "value" is defined as any action or process that a consumer would be willing to pay for. Basically, lean is centered on preserving value in a lean environment.
While we can glean some direction from other industry examples, food production and safety at a facility level has unique challenges that manufacturers, working exclusively with shelf stable parts and raw product, do not. Even commercial food manufacturers and processors have the advantage of working in state-of-the-art controlled environments, moving products toward final stage aseptic, shelf stable packaging for distribution, and sale.
Within the past six years there has been a building interest, particularly by premier healthcare facilities, in developing room service programs, involving both renovations in place as well as new construction. We feel this idea offers a lean direction relative to capital equipment, labor stability, and food cost while holding the greatest hope for providing the highest level of service and value to the patient.
There are a variety of options for the daily production and serving of meals in healthcare which could be labeled as "lean". For example, substantial use of convenience product, outsourcing production, or advanced production systems all still use conventional meal delivery system and program. From one perspective, lean direction may not be a lean solution departmentally, for instance, the extensive use of convenience product to reduce labor also increases food cost, adds substantially to solid waste, and restricts control over food quality. Not every option is an acceptable fit for any given facility. We can start with the balancing of food service departmental goals vs. identifiable options, realizing every healthcare facility has its unique mission and personality which should not be overwhelmed by the options but used to determine which specific program is the perfect fit. Lean design and process is about maintaining and/or improving value and not necessarily about cutting labor or costs. It is a tool to understand how to efficiently, effectively, and safely deliver value consistently and enhance the patient experience.
There are a number of variations labeled "room service" in healthcare. What we consider the classic definition, is an operating program offering a restaurant-style menu of freshly prepared items designed for a specific facility and patient demographic. Patients are provided with multiple menu options for each mealtime and they are permitted to define when they wish to dine. Tray service is upgraded to be less institutional and more appealing on a par with hotel-style room service delivery.
Room Service, or a variation thereof, may not be for everyone; however, lean design and a lean operation can provide real economic benefit from this type of program. To determine the feasibility of a Room Service program, an assessment should be made to determine the current baseline regarding function and flow, infrastructure, equipment (type, life, efficiency, etc) and operational capabilities. Once a baseline of the existing operation has been studied and identified then various lean options and their cost vs. benefit (value) can be realized and presented for discussion and consideration as a means to assist the client in attaining his/her goals and objectives.
A number of years ago, healthcare facilities experimented with a precursor of today's room service programs. There were several approaches to this, one of the most popular being a "spoken menu" program. In this approach, the customer was visited, personally, by a service representative, who presented today's selections. This was based upon the airline model of service, where there were limited choices and the meals were pre-assembled in carts that were in the control of the service reps. Since the cart was in the area, when the selections were presented, the service was virtually immediate. However, the service rep often found that they had to "sell" the remaining selections at the end of a meal period. Although there was a value (improved customer satisfaction) to the personalized service, the customer expressed a strong interest in being able to control the time of the meal, as much as the content.
In the quest to improve value and efficiency to operations, other hospitals tried variations on the service models, all focused on offering more value while reducing cost and/or effort. Some of these involved programs that offered breakfast from a service cart that was transported by a service rep. Selections were presented to the patient and immediately served. Emphasis was on the continental breakfast style service, as well as on the fast food models (breakfast sandwiches, etc). An emphasis was often placed on the beverage service since it was thought that a good cup of coffee or tea was the centerpiece of the service. Although this was true, the life of these models was short-lived.
The lean essence of our Room Service program definition can be broken down by the following:
EQUIPMENT: The cooking equipment package dedicated to room service production is more of a short order line than a conventional battery of ovens, steamers, kettles, etc. customarily found for the bulk production for a conventional tray assembly process. The equipment is scaled down as the production timeframe is extended by nature of the program. Additionally, there is no need for the compliment of hot holding vessels, as menu items are prepared to order to complete the tray and expedited within 30 to 45 minutes to the patient(s). Although the delivery cart quantity requirement is greater for room service than with conventional delivery methods, the typical room service cart is smaller and much less costly.
REDUCTION OF FOOD WASTE AND QUALITY CONTROL: Since meals are ordered prior to service there are no trays delivered to empty rooms. There will be no rejected trays because the patient no longer desires yesterday's selections, no conflicts with patient's medical treatments, an extended dining window, and no necessity for late trays.
SOFTWARE: Over the last several years, there has been a consolidation in the number of software companies that support the healthcare foodservice marketplace. There have been a number of acquisitions and mergers that have resulted in a smaller number of choices but there are more advanced selections and sophisticated applications. Since our room service model is essentially "on-demand" service, this software needs to be able to support this function while handling the complexities of multiple diet-types, based upon patient restrictions (imagine operating a restaurant with 15 variations of the menu, every day!). The software companies have responded to this challenge, as well as adding functionality like advance order queuing and real-time meal tracking.
LABOR: Depending on the staffing situation before the consideration of going to a room service program, labor can be a wash, to modest increase. Depending on the involvement of other departmental staff, such as nurses passing trays, the adaptation of a room service program has a far reaching impact on the hospital as a whole. The entire tray line staff is reassigned to appropriate positions. Ambassadors are usually a new job description for most facilities and may consist of retrained tray passers or new hires. Cart transfers are not only reduced overall but spread over a longer period, easing the load on the vertical transportation systems. This factor alone relieves multi-departmental issues, particularly in older facilities with dated systems.
The feasibility of converting an existing facility or producing a new design should be led by a thorough assessment of facility plans and the relationship of food service to other departmental space, hospital staff, patient demographic and bed distribution, planned expansion of meal volume, and equipment package and building infrastructure. A complete assessment will result in the following bullet list of indicators:
- Establish an efficient, safe, logical flow for the meal production and assembly process.
- Meal assembly and distribution process must be smooth and timely to minimize "wait-time'" between order and service.
- Vertical transportation must be efficient and timely.
- Meal delivery must be timely and professionally executed.
With positive results from the above criteria a lean program and design can be developed providing the highest quality and level of service while providing value in a lean environment.
About the authors
Gary Conley is the President and co-founder of the Room Service Technologies, LLC. Gary has over 34 years of experience in the design, development and implementation of healthcare Food Service Systems. His experience has been in hospitals throughout North America and Asia. He is a member of the Association for Healthcare Foodservice. He graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management. He also completed specialized graduate level studies at Rutgers University and the University of Pittsburgh in the areas of business logistics and statistical analysis.
With a background in engineering/industrial design, Mike Kell began his 30+ year career in Food Service as a designer for a prominent manufacturer of food service equipment. Joining a major New York consulting firm in 1982, he was appointed Vice President of Design, managing projects in every food service venue with a particular focus in healthcare, corporate dining, and education. He has now joined SSA, an international consulting organization offering a complete scope of food service consulting services.


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For Raz Shaw, cancer proved a turning point in his life, prompting him to leave his job in telesales and gambling addiction behind and pursue a career in theatre directing. As his revival of The Producers opens at Manchester's Royal Exchange, he tells Fergus Morgan about his extraordinary journey
At 28, Raz Shaw was not in a good place. He was a gambling addict, working a well-paid but soulless telesales job, suffering from cancer – stage four non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, to be precise. The career in theatre he had imagined since his schooldays seemed a long way away.
Now, 22 years later, he's published a book about his struggles and is directing the Manchester Royal Exchange's Christmas show, a new, in-the-round production of Mel Brooks' The Producers. Strangely, he says it was the cancer that helped him turn his life around.
"My life was literally going nowhere," Shaw says. "The year I was diagnosed, I was either in a casino or a hospital. Cancer forced me to re-look at myself, and a month after I was given the all-clear I was at the Edinburgh Fringe directing a play."
He continues: "I shudder to think what my life would have been like if I'd stayed on that path. It was cancer that drove me away from it, and drove me into this career and still drives me today."
It drove him to return to directing with the postgraduate diploma he had earned from the London Academy of Performing Arts, drove him on to the National Theatre Studio directors' course in 1998, and drove him on a path that saw him eventually win the 2006 Jerwood award at the Young Vic.
In building a post-cancer career in theatre, Shaw has always tried to challenge himself with each new project. In 2008, he staged an acclaimed production of Femi Oguns' Torn at the Arcola Theatre. "It was a beautiful love story between a Nigerian guy and a Jamaican woman, and the cast was 90% black, and there was a question of how can a white, middle-class Jewish guy direct that play?" he says.
"But a director doesn't need the answers, he needs the curiosity to ask the questions that might lead to the answers. I spent most of my time with that show asking questions about a culture I didn't really know."
In 2011, he took the reins of Chris Hannan's madcap The God of Soho at Shakespeare's Globe. "It got mixed notices," he says, "but staging it at the Globe, which wasn't used to plays like that back then, was an impossible challenge that felt extraordinary to me. I was very proud of what we ended up with, even though it was very much a marmite show."
Born: London, 1967
Training: National Theatre Studio director's course
• Jerwood director's award at the Young Vic (2006)
• UK Theatre award for best director – Wit (2016)
Landmark productions:
• The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek, Southwark Playhouse, London (2003)
• Factory Girls, Arcola Theatre, London (2006)
• A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare's Globe, London (2009/2010)
• Wit, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester (2016)
• The Greatest Play in the History of the World, Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh (2018)
In the past few years, he's teamed up twice with Julie Hesmondhalgh. In 2016, he directed her in Margaret Edson's Pulitzer prize-winning play Wit at the Royal Exchange, and this summer, he directed her again in Ian Kershaw's The Greatest Play in the History of the World at the Edinburgh Fringe – coaxing out a performance for which Hesmondhalgh won The Stage Edinburgh award.
Tackling The Producers might be his biggest task yet, though. The much-loved Mel Brooks musical – an Oscar-winning film in 1967 that Brooks adapted into a 12-time Tony-winner for Broadway in 2001 and adapted back into a film four years later – comes with plenty of baggage.
"We're looking for echoes of that history," Shaw says. "We're looking for nods to the film, the musical, the film of the musical, but we're also looking for it to feel new and fresh and celebratory and relevant for 2018."
Key to that, he explains, is figuring out how to stage what is traditionally a proscenium-arch production in the Royal Exchange's intimate, in-the-round space.
"We wanted to make the fact that we were in-the-round a positive thing, rather than something that restricted us," Shaw says. "We wanted to explode the musical into a much more open, flowing and theatrical thing."
The Exchange's stage "forces you to find that new thing", he says. Adding: "That next dimension – which maybe hasn't been thought about before because it didn't need to be in an end-on version – takes shows somewhere new. And that's what we're looking for here."
But re-imagining a Mel Brooks musical in modern times requires sensitivity as well, according to Shaw. Brooks' humour can rub some audience members up the wrong way. The Producers, with its satirical story of two Jewish Broadway self-styled big shots staging a car-crash show about Hitler, is no different.
"We're not trying to be offensive, we don't want to be offensive and I don't think the show is offensive," Shaw says. "First and foremost, it's a parody and a celebration of Broadway. And then it's also a way of ridiculing despotic dictators, and the relevance of doing that today is very clear."
It helps, Shaw says, that he's Jewish. "I don't define myself by my religion, but I'm very aware of prejudice and that allows the building to breathe a bit and not worry about that side of things as much," he says.
The director has decided to tweak some of the language though. "Mel Brooks will always be funny. For me, it's about approaching his humour with a 2018 sensibility. There are a few little things – a word here, a line there – that might jar in 2018, when they wouldn't have 20 years ago."
He adds: "I've asked for permission to change them slightly, so it feels as though we are serving the show but also being true to who we are. If you take care like that, the show absolutely can be up-to-date and fresh and relevant."
What was your first theatrical job?
Theatre in education tour of Macbeth. I was a less than definitive Banquo.
What was your first non-theatrical job?
Door-to-door insurance salesman.
What is your next job?
To finish writing my next book.
What do you wish someone had told you when you were starting out?
Two things: that admitting you don't have the answer is the first step to creativity, and that you only stop growing and learning once you're dead.
Who or what is your biggest influence?
Bruce Springsteen. He never stops teaching me that every second counts and that music is the shortcut to your soul. Theatrically, in 2003, I met Naomi Wallace and directed The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek at Southwark Playhouse. Naomi, and her plays, taught me about restraint, instinct, theatricality and leaving your heart on stage.
If you hadn't been a director, what would you have done?
I would have been a frustrated salesman who hated his life and so never gave up gambling and subsequently ended up in prison. If I was lucky, in prison I would have discovered the freedom and escape that is writing.
Do you have any theatrical rituals or superstitions?
Strangely for a former gambling addict, I am not superstitious.
The Producers is at Manchester Royal Exchange until January 26, 2019

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Back in the summer term, the Rainbows did a spot of "camping".
In the garden behind our meeting hall, we toasted marshmallows over tealights. This only just worked – it was hard to keep the little candles lit in the breeze, and their flames were barely strong enough to toast a marshmallow unless the Rainbows were super-patient (most weren't). Next time I might use a disposable barbecue or mini-marshmallows instead.
Then the Rainbows got into groups (with an adult to help) and made tents with chairs, sheets and blankets. I got some lovely photos of them hanging out in their dens. Some Rainbows found them so comfortable they almost went to sleep!
We had time for a few "campfire" songs, then it was time to strike camp for the day. If only real camp was so easy to clear up!


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I recently re-read John Barron's book 'MiG Pilot', about the defection in 1976 of then-Lieutenant Viktor Belenko in his MiG-25 fighter from Siberia to Japan.
Intrigued to learn more about what happened to Belenko in later life, I went online and searched for more information. One of the returns was a 1996 interview with him in Full Context. This excerpt made me laugh.
When I became U.S. citizen with American passport I travel around the world. My first trip was actually a business trip with U.S. Air Force. I went to England. I did not speak English when I came to U.S., and I learn American-English. When we went to England I thought well English is English. After my arrival I heard very strange English. It was British-English. I had very hard time to understand them. But the British do speak English. Customs are almost the same, except British cows give tea instead of milk. Also they're driving on the wrong side of the road! And they do serve warm beer; it's ridiculous. I noticed, after my experience in U.S., that there was not warm reception for you, as a stranger, when you walk into their pubs. Later I complain about that to my friends in Wyoming. And they said, "Viktor, Brits love cowboys." I said, "Really?" Next trip I had cowboy hat, cowboy boots. I show up in their pubs; they look at me with astoundment. "Are you cowboy?" I say, "Yup." My vocabulary was very limited: Yup and Nope. But I did notice that they accept American cowboy with respect. And not only in England, in Europe and other countries as well. So I do advise my friends, who are traveling abroad, wear cowboy hat, cowboy boots, and act as a cowboy. American cowboys belong to the world!
There's much more at the link.
It's a remarkable interview with a remarkable man. In conjunction with Mr. Barron's book, it lends new insight into the mind of a man who wanted to be free, and took drastic steps to achieve that. I'm honored to be his adopted countryman.


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Years ago, I read a book intending to find writing ideas. Yesterday, I reread it expecting to find snippets of wisdom (reading author's mind). And that's exactly what I found. We find what we look for. And we might just get what we ask for too. Be Careful.
Endings as Beginnings
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Sound of Silence
There is one good thing you will hear when you're in the middle of a vast uninhabited land — the sound of your mind.
Spiritual heroes are anonymous people I admire the most. They overcome great adversities almost without help.
How hard is it to get published by major US novel publishers?
An American bestselling author in Asia is a Twitter contact of mine. When I told him I want his books in print, he told me his books aren't published in the US. It was a surprise to me.
Did you know that sleeping in a noisy place will make you dumb. It will lull you to drop your guard ergo dull your alertness.
Someone dropped a 1000 peso bill ($23) in a shop and I told him. I wished I didn't because he was ungrateful. Just looked at me. Before this, I found a wallet full of big cash and I returned it. Owner was also ungrateful. Should I keep something valuable lost the next time?
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In 2014 we have seen confirmation that portfolio management (PFM) is a process and a discipline in itself, and not an add-on to Project and Program Management (PM). Although a lot of important knowhow and best practices are gathered under headings such as P3M (Project, Program, Portfolio Management), the implicit grouping of these topics has always had its downside. Much like many people ease over the major differences between Marketing and Sales by talking about, well, Marketing & Sales.
By automatically grouping Project and Portfolio Management, it is easy to lose sight of the inherent differences.
|Project Management
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|Tactical, task oriented
|Strategic, flow oriented
|Short-term feedback: deliverables
|Long-term feedback: business impact
|Clear and focused project goal
|Holistic, inherent multiple goals
|Management of risks
|Embracement of uncertainty
|Task workflows
|Decision flows
|Many relevant details
|Big picture, limited set of relevant details
|Tools fit project-specific way of working
|Tools support portfolio level common language
With the market introduction of FLIGHTMAP 1.0 back in 2010, we were early to recognize this. In June 2012, Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Cloud-based PPM reports two types of customer needs: Execution-level PPM and Portfolio-level PPM. In that same year, Forrester started talking about the division of "above the line" and "below the line" solutions in its Project/Program Portfolio Management Q4 2012 report. Gradually this introduced more and more recognition of the difference in information and IT needs in portfolio management.
Unbundling of PFM confirmed
Now, in 2014 we have had the first year in which we were involved in more customer requests for a separate portfolio management solution than for an integrated PPM one. This pattern is partly driven by the real difference in requirements for corporate portfolio management, and partly due to a much more practical approach to IT deployment. The need to improve PFM is pressing, and the expected value is high enough that there is no patience to wait for an organization-wide implementations of a single project management tool. In times where the type of projects and their tool requirements vary from M&A to new agile app development, and project teams want to be lean, such deployment meets a lot of obstacles… ("one size does not fit all").
Anyway, it does not seem to make sense to improve the execution of projects first and then to assess whether they were a good idea to pursue. We call this the unbundling of PFM. Of course, information about project execution is important for portfolio management decisions, so the unbundling does not imply total separation. With a solid information exchange, up to 40-50% of the typical portfolio management information needs can be met with data from operational project management. In terms of architecture, it should be possible to collect this from different types and instances of operational systems. Our FLIGHTHUB implements this approach to connect FLIGHTMAP to other sources of information.
What's next for PFM?
With PFM established as a discipline in itself, where will this PFM space go from here? At the brink of a New Year, let me suggest the next steps I see:
- More focus on strategy side: We expect to see more attention for the gap between high-level strategy and portfolio management. In fact, improving portfolio management drives the need for strategic clarity. Development of new KPI-s, guidance for the right portfolio balance, and linking portfolio management and business planning. A specific topic here is how to deal with business model innovation. With a lot of organizations having some experience at the level of individual offerings, we see questions arising how to deal with this at the portfolio level (where synergies, risks, common assets etc. are concerned. As an example, many product companies are embracing a more service oriented business model across the portfolio (servitization).
- Portfolios in ecosystems: With a growing part of the portfolio being somehow connected to the outside world, which degrees of freedom remain for portfolio decisions, and how should they be addressed? Projects with multiple partners cannot just be stopped, external funding creates commitments as well, and pulling the plug from contributions to an ecosystem can have reputation impact as well.
- Strategic finance: With the increase of company's value coming from its portfolio (its intangibles and its pipeline), the third main trend will be to further merge strategic investment and valuation expertise in the portfolio management process.
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Following his presentation of 15 X AT NIGHT at place des Festivals in Montreal in the spring, Naishi Wang will be performing the 30-minute solo in Ottawa, presented by the Canada Dance Festival
in association with the National Arts Centre's Canada Scene.
15 X AT NIGHT is a 30-minute site-specific solo created by Paul-André Fortier, performed outside at night every day for 15 days. The site(s) selected for the performance are atypical, integrated into the city and its nighttime activities, to offer a different type of contact with dance, audiences and the city itself. At night, cityscapes take on a distinctive, yet mysterious charm. It is this mystery that the project is attempting to explore by bringing dance to a less familiar environment. Bodies that shiver in the cool, silent night air; darkness that alters our perceptions.
His talents as a creator, performer and teacher have made Paul-André Fortier one of the leading figures in Canadian contemporary dance. He founded Fortier Danse-Création company in 1981, which is today nationally and internationally recognized for the quality of its creations. Interested in the crossover between different generations and art forms, he regularly features young dancers in his work, as well as other artists. In 2010, he was appointed Chevalier de l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres by France. Over the course of his career, Paul-André Fortier has created more than 40 choreographies in 30 years.
Native of Changchun, China, Naishi Wang began his professional dance training at Jilin College of Art at the age of 12. After graduation, he was admitted at the Beijing Dance Academy to pursue advanced training in Chinese Classical Dance and Chinese Folk Dance. In 2004, Wang came to Canada to continue his dance studies at The School of Toronto Dance Theatre and subsequently became a company member from 2006 to 2015. Wang then joined Christoph Winkler dance company collaborating regularly with the choreographer in Berlin, Germany. Naishi was nominated to the Dora Mavor Moore Awards for Outstanding Performance - Male in 2013.


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Leading Space in Regex String breaks Perl Syntax coloring (and consequently, global search)
Donald Donovan 8 years ago • 0
In Perl, when the first character in a regular expression is a literal space, for example
/ carrots/
_everything_ following the space is colored as if it were one big string. If this weren't bad enough, global file search (ctrl+shift+F) ignores anything in perl files that comes after the syntax break.
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Professor Richard C Leegood
Tel: +44 (0)114 222 0040
Skype: +44 (0)114 222 0040
Email: email@example.com
Room C34c, Alfred Denny Building
BA (1974) MA, PhD (1978), Corpus Christi College, University of Cambridge
Post-doctoral research, Department of Botany, University of Sheffield (1977-1983)
Lecturer, Department of Botany, University of Sheffield (1983-1992)
Senior Lecturer, Department of Animal and Plant Sciences, University of Sheffield (1993); Reader (1993-1995); Personal Chair (1995-present)
Key Research Interests
My research is largely concerned with the regulation and control of photosynthetic carbon and nitrogen metabolism in plants and diatoms. We are particularly interested in an enzyme of primary metabolism, phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK) and in the regulation of this area of metabolism (including phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase and other enzymes of primary metabolism and of C4 photosynthesis). Research focussing on PEPCK includes studies of its regulation by phosphorylation, and of its multifarious functions in stomata, in developing seeds, in the vasculature, in trichomes, and in the CO2-concentrating mechanisms of C4 plants and diatoms.
My teaching activities are strongly influenced by my research interests in the environmental adaptations of photosynthesis and metabolism. At level 1, I am module coordinator for APS119 (Animal and Plant Physiology) and cover aspects of physiology that are unique to plants, such as photosynthesis, and the acquisition of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. The latter is also the subject of a laboratory class that I teach. I also teach on APS137 (Plant Physiology, Reproduction and Growth).
At level 2 I teach APS206 (Biotechnology and Food), where I consider aspects of food security, such as how plants capture light and allocate assimilates and how this has changed during their evolution and breeding. I also cover the controversial area of biofuels. The lectures in APS216 (Plant, Cell & Environment) reflect an interest in fascinating photosynthetic adaptations, such as Crassulacean Acid Metabolism and how plants live in extreme environments, such as deserts, and in environments with toxic metals (Na, Al and Ni). It also relates to a Level 2 practical course, APS 265 (Environmental Biology), in which students investigate how limiting light and nitrogen affects plant growth and physiology.
These themes are continued into the third year in APS308 (Environmental Regulation in Plants), where I consider the evolution and importance of C4 photosynthesis and how this photosynthetic mechanism might be engineered into plants to improve their productivity.
Current Professional Activities
Editor: Plant Biology
Editorial Board: Journal of Experimental Botany, Plant, Cell and Environment, Bio Formosa
Member of Faculty of 1000
Member of Evaluation Panel for EU Marie Curie Research Training Networks (2004-15)
Member of the Society for Experimental Biology and the American Society of Plant Biologists
Member of BMGF C4 rice consortium, based at the International Rice Research Institute, Philippines
Coordinator of EU Framework 7 Collaborative Project 3to4: Converting C3 to C4 photosynthesis for sustainable agriculture (2012-2016) www.3to4.org, www.facebook.com/3to4photosynthesis, twitter.com/3to4project
Research Group
Postdoctoral worker
Chatchawal Phansopa
Studies of post-translational regulation of C4 enzymes. Funding: EU 3to4 research grant
PhD Student
Emmanuel Gonzalez Escobar
Studies of post-translational regulation of C4 enzymes in Setaria viridis. Funding: UoS Project Sunshine studentship
Project Officer
Angela Dobromylskj
EU Framework 7 Collaborative Project 3to4: Converting C3 to C4 photosynthesis for sustainable agriculture


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Educational wildlife shows, animal control.
Call Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: +61 412 777 211 to book!
The snake man® Ray Hoser, was born in the UK. His team are are experts at making wildlife shows, TV and other kinds of education with reptiles and other animals. We also deal with wildlife capture and relocation and everything else that comes with these general lines of business.
For educational wildlife displays and education, our specialty is kids wildlife themed birthday parties, educational school incursions with snakes and other interactive forms of educational display. However in the UK, greatest demand for our services is in relation to our expertise with wildlife, including the sale of books and journals and venomous snake handler training.
At our displays, we bring both highly venomous and non-venomous species of reptile and other animal to venues and have surgically devenomized deadly snakes, better known as venomoids to protect the safety of our clients and ourselves.
The snakes benefit from this non-venomous state by the fact that there is no longer a need to brutally handle them with sticks and tongs and we are instead able to treat the snakes with the care and respect they deserve.
In fact what separates our shows from all others is that we are kind to our animals and handle them gently!
You wont see the cruel mistreatment of animals in our wildlife displays that you often see on Cable TV shows.
When not doing educational shows, we catch and relocate all forms of animals by all available means and also do others forms of pest control work, for government, business and private individuals.
We are based in the Australian State of Victoria within the constraints of relevant laws and permits, such as the Wildlife Demonstrators permit, zoo permits, controllers permits and when travelling elsewhere including in the UK use equivalent permits as needed under relevant state or National Laws.
We also have public liability insurance cover, relevant Childrens and police checks and cards as well as an unrivalled perfect safety record spanning more than 34 years in the wildlife education and pest control businesses.
Our venomous snake handling courses are on the official lists of all State Wildlife Departments in Australia, meaning that one of our certificates is instantly recognized and allows course graduates to obtain catching permits without having to show additional evidence of handling expertise to the relevant state authority, saving our graduates time and money.
If it is not Snake man (as in us), then it is probably a risk!
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Catholic Business Network's FALL BALL & Fundraiser
Catholic Business Network of Greater Philadelphia CBNGP
Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM (PDT)
Event Details
Don't miss this year's Fall Ball and Fundraiser hosted by the Catholic Business Network of Greater Philadelphia. Enjoy a one-hour open bar, live music, great food, live/silent auction --- all in a perfect setting.
FAQ: Dress for the evening is snappy casual! Men no ties.
Yes, there will be LIVE MUSIC!
No, you do not need to bring a ticket-we will have your name on our guest list!
Please support the Catholic Business Network and the FALL BALL-- Proceeds fund scholarship and grant opportunities for students of archdiocesan catholic high schools.
When & Where
Paxon-Hollow Country Club
850 Paxon Hollow Road
Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM (PDT)
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Catholic Business Network of Greater Philadelphia CBNGP
The Catholic Business Network of Greater Philadelphia, CBNGP, is an independent, 501(c)3 non-profit organization of businesses and individual professionals who strive to apply the principles of the Roman Catholic faith to daily life in the marketplace. We seek to strengthen our Catholic faith, businesses, and inter-parish relationships by sharing professional experiences, fostering business ethics, promoting community service, and creating valuable business networking opportunities. Additionally, we seek to fulfill our vocation as "the Lay Faithful" by dedicating funds generated through our association, including several specific fundraising events during the year, to support Catholic Education in our area.


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Local tournament team, MD12 had their jerseys and pants made by Elite. Combine it with a new hat and new Elite Turfs, then you're looking pretty good.
Jarod Morgan of MD12 was a bit too shy to pose for the camera. But after some coaxing from his team mate as well as Elly, oh and a few idle threats from Uncle Bill "You better take a picture or else…"
He ended up posing for us. In fact he didn't want me to stop shooting. He kept saying, "This is going to be a great Profile Shot for Facebook!"


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by Jan Jorgensen
From educating youth about proper animal care to tackling "what-if" scenarios of a foreign animal disease outbreak, Pork Checkoff-funded programs and initiatives were on full display at World Pork Expo, which was held June 7-9 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.
The show rings were busier than ever, including 1,349 junior exhibitors with 2,615 pigs spanning 32 states. The Pork Checkoff hosted a Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) program, offering the first opportunity for youth to become certified. The National Pork Board was a contributing partner in the development of the YQCA program, which sets quality standards for all livestock exhibitors.
Bryleigh Betters, Abernathy, Texas, showed the champion farm-bred-and-owned Chester White. Her father, Todd Betters, said the family has shown pigs at Expo for three years as a "fun family activity that also teaches kids life lessons."
Lessons of another sort took place at the Pork Checkoff's tent, where Expo attendees could earn their "Passport to Pork" by sampling pork variety meat dishes, such as Cuban-style jowl bacon and Asian-spice seasoned tongue.
"While not popular domestically, variety meats play a key role in overall U.S. pork exports," said Checkoff consultant Benjy Mikel, who was on hand to grill the unique cuts. "We promote variety meat exports to add value to U.S. producers."
Producers learned about export initiatives and other programs at both the Pork Checkoff booth and through the annual PORK Academy. Several Operation Main Street training sessions also were held to train producers and others in sharing pork's story in their communities and with key audiences, such as dietitians.
The annual World Pork Expo also allows the Checkoff to reach well beyond Des Moines through news conferences and media interviews that articulate how our industry is undergoing continuous improvement. National Pork Board CEO Bill Even and newly elected President Terry O'Neel recapped the role we all play in food safety and meeting the world's growing demand for pork.
All in all, Expo served up a full menu of Checkoff activities and events to help fulfill its ongoing mission of research, education and promotion. See you in 2018!


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|And They Sinned
I was happy with my progress yesterday on ATS, the hours flew by and before I knew it the midnight hour had arrived. I could have carried on as I was so wrapped up in stitching this piece but I had to get up early this morning.
Now that the shops have re-opened today I have managed to source some of the threads on back order from another supplier and will hopefully have them tomorrow.
We had a terrible storm blowing through the night, my poor garden and roof !!
I had to go out for a hairdressing appointment this morning and a visit to the post office to send Siobhan's and Margaret's kits. It was not the day for driving but it is difficult to get an appointment with my hairdresser and when a girl's hair needs doing it's got to be done.
I had cobwebs on my car as it hadn't been used for a while.
The lanes were littered with branches, one whole tree and dustbins galore.
|View of Poldhu Cove from Trewoon, Mullion, Lizard, Cornwall
The sea is at it's magnificent best today. We had a very high tide and the big waves have been rolling in and crashing on the rocks. So mesmerising to watch. The waves look so small from up here but if you go down through the garden and onto the beach they really are HUGE.
It is still windy but the sun has now come out. I think that we will have to do quite a bit of tidying up in the garden this afternoon.
Maybe some sewing tonight.
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Celebrating 2.1 million days of impact through international volunteering
21 December 2017
The completion of the Australian Volunteers for International Development program this December marks Scope Global's 17th year supporting Australian Government international volunteer programs.
Over this time we have supported more than 6,710 volunteers who have worked across 33 countries. Collectively, Scope Global volunteers have contributed 2.1 million days of volunteering.
Our staff have supported volunteers, host organisations and Australian partner organisations to positively change their world. From developing a sign language dictionary in Kiribati, to training teachers in Mongolia, to teaching kids to swim in Vietnam – we've heard hundreds of stories of impact from our volunteers.
To explore our impact through international volunteering across Asia and the Pacific, we've captured program fact sheets, volunteer stories and testimonials from our partners here.
We hosted a celebration event on International Volunteers Day 2017 to mark the conclusion of AVID and thank our partners, staff and volunteers. Returned volunteers Nas Campanella from triple j and Jarrod Troutbeck from Climates shared their stories and explained how volunteering had positively changed their world.
We sincerely thank everyone who has been part of this journey. Our success is shared with our volunteers, partners and most importantly the organisations who hosted our volunteers. Their everyday commitment to improving the lives of people in their communities provides a solid foundation for development across the Asia-Pacific region.


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Armenia-Azerbaijan border as regional flashpoint
At least 16 have been killed on both sides in ongoing clashes that broke out along the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan July 12. An Azerbaijani general is among the dead in the heaviest fighting between the two nations in years. The skirmishes are mostly being fought with heavy artillery and drones. Villages in Azerbaijan's northern Tovuz rayon (district) have come under artillery fire by Armenian forces, causing property damage. (AP, Axar.az)
Iran: pre-emptive arrests shut down Azeri protest
At least 32 Azeri activists were arrested in the lead-up to an annual July protest at the historic Babak Fort in Iran's East Azerbaijan province against discrimination targeting the ethnic minority. The arrests took place in several citiese, including Tabriz and Ahar in East Azerbaijan and Meshgin Shahr in neighboring Ardabil province, usually following home raids. Security officials contacted a large number of local activists and warned them to not attend the annual ceremony. Dozens more were summoned and threatened with arrest if they attended the ceremony. Babak Fort, also known as the Immortal Castle or Republic Castle, is a mountaintop citadel said to have been the stronghold of Babak Khorramdin, the leader of the Khurramite rebellion who fought the Abbassid caliphate in the ninth century CE. Babak is revered as a national hero by ethnic Azeris and Iranians alike. Azeris, also known as Azarbaijani Turks, have for several years gathered at the citadel on the first weekend in July for the annual ceremony. (Iran Human Rights Monitor via UNPO)
Nagorno-Karabakh at issue in Armenian uprising
Armenian security forces on July 31 stormed a police station that had been seized by opposition militants in the capital Yerevan, amid growing protests in the city. Authorities said some 20 militants were arrested and several injured. Gunmen calling themselves the Daredevils of Sassoun seized the police station and took hostages on July 17, and protesters subsequently took to the streets in their support. Security forces have responded with stun grenades and tear-gas leaving scores injured. Militants and protesters alike are demanding release of Jirair Sefilian, leader of the opposition Founding Parliament movement.
Nagorno-Karabakh in Russo-Turkish game
At least 30 soldiers—possibly far more—have been killed in two days of renewed fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh enclave. Azerbaijan claims it has now retaken land occupied by Armenian forces, destroying six tanks and killing more than 100 troops. Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev accused Armenia of violating international law in launching a new offensive. His government also refuted a statement by the Armenia-backed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic that the fighting has ceased; Baku says active military operations continue. Seen as Armenia's de facto protector, Russian President Vladimir Putin nonetheless urged both sides to stop fighting and "show restraint." Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, however, asserted his role as Azerbaijan's protector. He told the press: "We pray our Azerbaijani brothers will prevail in these clashes with the least casualties... We will support Azerbaijan to the end."
New war brewing between Russia and Georgia?
Georgia's Foreign Ministry on Aug. 20 protested a violation of the country's airspace by a Russian military helicopter near the border with the contested South Ossetia enclave. The incursion came as Russia is carrying out military exercises in the border zone, and is accused by Georgia of having unilaterally moved border markers last month. On July 10, Russian troops reportedly placed new demarcation signposts along the de facto boundary between Russian-controlled South Ossetia, which was separated from Georgia in the 2008 war, and Tbilisi-controlled territory. Critically, the newly seized territory includes a kilometer-long section of the Baku-Supsa pipeline, which brings oil from Azerbaijan to BP's Supsa terminal in Georgia. Russia is among a handful of countries that have recognized the "independence" of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Both of the breakaway regions rely heavily on military and financial aid from Russia, which does not allow European Union monitors to access either enclave. (InterFax, Aug. 20; RFE/RL, Aug. 19; BBC News, Aug. 10)


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Space Communism
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Space Communism is the form of space government and mentality where ownership of property is in the hands of the government and all are supposedly equal. RoboLenin is the current head of the Space Communist party, running the Union of Soviet Socialist Space Republics (U.S.S.S.R.).
A recent variation called "Robot Communism" coined by Blitzen plans to bring the joys of Robot Incest to the oppressed and make a just society.


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From time to time, I get emails asking if I've ever tried to incorporate Thai flavors into my Thanksgiving turkey. I have indeed — though, I must say, only reluctantly and mostly to satisfy people's curiosity. I guess the lack of enthusiasm on my part is due to this: while I eat Thai food all year round, only once a year do I get to enjoy plain, buttery roasted turkey along with sausage stuffing, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn pudding, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes with apple cider-beer glaze, cranberry sauce, and soft dinner rolls with whipped butter. I love these side dishes with my turkey; each year I look forward to them more than I do the turkey itself. So I don't feel I need to try thinking outside the box with the turkey and to risk having it clash with those classic sides.
Do "Thai flavors" clash with the traditional side dishes? Several years ago, some friends forced me to suggested that I make green curry-flavored turkey, and, against my better judgment, I caved. Well, let's just say that we all are still scarred by the experience. We agreed we loved Thai green curry and we loved the usual Thanksgiving side dishes. We just didn't love them together.
Later, I experimented with other ideas one of which is to fill the turkey's cavity with the tom yam herbs, namely, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal — something I'd done with whole chickens and Cornish game hens before. I wouldn't do it again. These herbs aren't easy to find or cheap (unless you live in Southeast Asia in which case it's the price and quality of the turkey that's more of a problem), and you're going to need enough of them to 1. fill the large cavity and 2. make a difference on the turkey meat which is quite thick. But the most important thing is that I found the result to be just okay. Okay is better than bad, but okay doesn't really justify the expense and the effort. I think I'll save this method for smaller birds.
One thing, however, works very well. Not surprisingly, I would say, since it's one of the most common ways the Thai people season their poultry. Readers who have been with me for a while are familiar with the basic, multi-purpose Thai aromatic paste that comprises the simple, common ingredients of fresh garlic, peppercorns, and cilantro roots — a seasoning paste whose presence is strong enough to be felt but not so strong that it becomes obnoxious at the Thanksgiving table.
The key is to spread the aromatic paste in a thin, even layer underneath the turkey skin to keep the paste from burning and becoming bitter. When you deal with a smaller bird, this isn't much of a problem. But when it comes to a large bird like a turkey that needs to be cooked much longer (and as in this case, at a very high temperature initially), it's best that the paste not be exposed to direct heat.
To do this, you will need to get your hands dirty. With one hand steadying the bird, gently insert the other hand through the opening where the breasts meet the neck (i.e. the pocket where they hide the giblet pouch) and carefully lift the skin off the flesh using your fingers. You're not removing the skin from the turkey; you're merely separating the skin from the flesh so you can spread the paste all over the surface of the flesh. Along the way, you will encounter a few stubborn spots where you will need the help of a small paring knife to cut through the stringy connective tissues. Keep going until you get to the narrow ends of the breasts. Throughout the whole process, be careful not to tear the skin. Flip the bird over and do the same thing on the back side. Go all the way down to the tail end and into the thighs. [You probably can't go all the way into the legs, but that's okay; they will get seasoned with the butter-soy mixture (see recipe) along with the wings.]
This is quite a bit of work, but your effort will be handsomely rewarded.
Then you roast the turkey and let it rest, uncovered, for 30 minutes before carving.
I've suggested one way of roasting the turkey in the recipe below, but you don't need to follow it exactly if you think you have a better way of roasting it. You can spatchcock your turkey or you can leave it whole. You can start at a high oven temperature and continue with it to the end, or you can lower the temperature a bit after the initial stage (as suggested here). I bet you can even deep-fry or grill your turkey, though I've done neither. The main point of this post is more about the seasoning than the roasting.
Note: For this post, I roasted two turkeys of the same size, one brined and one not. They both turned out very well. So I'm just going to say that brining is unnecessary, especially when your turkey is on the small side. The one you're looking at here is 10 pounds. If you follow the directions, don't overcook it, and let it rest before carving, it's unlikely your turkey will be dry. However, if your turkey is larger (anything over 14 pounds), brining is recommended.
- 8 large cloves garlic, peeled
- ⅓ cup finely-chopped cilantro roots or ½ cup finely-chopped cilantro stems
- 1 tablespoon whole white peppercorns or 1 tablespoon ground white pepper (I like this amount, but you can use half of it if you're sensitive to pepper.)
- 1 tablespoon salt (You can use 2 tablespoons fish sauce, if you'd like, but this will make the paste too runny.)
- ¼ cup oyster sauce
- ⅓ cup, packed, finely grated palm sugar or ¼ cup, packed, dark or light brown sugar
- One 10-pound turkey, thawed
- ¾ cup clarified (best) or melted unsalted butter (okay)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (any kind except the molasses-like sweet dark soy sauce)
- Make the paste by grinding the garlic, cilantro roots, and peppercorns into a smooth paste. (The best tool for this is a mortar and pestle. You can use a small food processor or mini-chopper but you may need to add a little bit of water to the paste to get the blades going.)
- Transfer the paste to a small bowl. Add the salt, oyster sauce, and sugar; mix well.
- Create a large pocket between the skin and the flesh of the turkey (see post for explanation). Spoon the paste into the pocket and rub it on the flesh underneath the skin. Once that's done, pull the skin taut and wipe off any paste on the outside. (At this point, you can roast the turkey right away or you can chill it, uncovered, for up to 6 hours.)
- Preheat the oven to 450F.
- Place the turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan. Tie the turkey legs together with kitchen twine or a silicone rubber band. Roast for 30 minutes.
- Lower the oven temperature to 375F.
- Mix together the clarified butter and dark soy sauce.
- Brush the turkey all over with some of the butter-soy mixture. Loosely tent the turkey's breasts with a large piece of foil which has been greased (so it doesn't stick to the skin).
- Continue roasting the turkey, brushing the skin with more butter-soy mixture every 15 minutes and keeping the breasts tented the whole time, until the meat around the "ankles" start to split and the thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 160F. For a turkey this size, this should take no more than 3 hours (excluding the first 30-minute high-heat roasting).
- Remove the turkey from the oven. Remove the foil tent and let the turkey rest for 30 minutes. Carve. Serve.


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Calgary is an amazing city, a young city and it has so much to offer. The City of Calgary is ranked as one of the world's most livable cities, one of the world's cleanest cities and also one of Canada's wealthiest cities. Sounds like a great combo to me. It would be my pleasure to help you find your new home!
Moving to Calgary
You made the decision to move to Calgary! Congratulations! You are going to love living here. It would be my pleasure to help you figure out the best neighbourhood for your family, answer your questions and help you find your new home. Just contact me to get started.
Calgary Information and Resources
Calgary is the largest city in Alberta with a population which is now well over 1.2 million residents. The City of Calgary website offers a host of detailed information about all things City from community profiles to parks and transportation options.
Calgary Communities and Neighbourhoods
Calgary is a relatively young city with a lot of newer construction options. The City of Calgary grew from the core outwards so older homes tend to be closest to downtown and newer homes on the outskirts. The city is generally split into 4 quadrants, but Calgary real estate and the MLS system is organized based on 8 zones (City Centre, East, North, North East, North West, South, South East and West) and further divided into neighbourhoods. Many neighbourhoods have their own community associations with local programs, services and events. The City of Calgary provides detailed census data and community profiles. You can start your real estate search by neighbourhood to get a sense of options and pricing.
Buy vs Rent
Rental properties are mostly managed directly by owners and property management companies in Calgary. It is still rare for a Realtor to assist with a rental. Local rentals can be found on numerous websites including RentFaster.ca. To purchase a property I would highly suggest choosing a Realtor to assist you.
The City of Calgary is the sunniest City in Canada and one of the sunniest in North America. The sunshine is one of the things I most enjoy about Calgary.
The summer weather in Calgary is awesome. It is warm and sunny most of the time allowing everyone to enjoy everything the outdoors has to offer. Summer sports abound along with outdoor adventures including surfing on the Bow River. One of my summer favourites is the Luge Track at Canada Olympic Park. (Check out Youtube for some great videos of the Luge run.)
Calgary is also a winter city. Yes, we have to talk about that. If you are unaccustomed to colder weather than it may be worth looking for a home with underground parking for condos or a garage. If you work downtown check out the +15 system. The +15 allows folks to wander around most of downtown without ever going outdoors. You won't even notice it is cold outside. Or just wait for a chinook and the temperatures will shift back up in just a day.
Schools and Education
When I first looked into the school system as my own children grew up I was totally overwhelmed. When I grew up there was one school and we all went there. It was rather easy. Calgary has many options so there is this plethora of choice. Sometimes choice is good. The two main systems are the Calgary School Board of Education (CBE) and the Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD). Within each of these there are numerous alternative programs. Calgary also offers numerous Charter Schools and Private School Options. Capacity issues are an issue in some areas so if your plans center around schools, do this research first.
In terms of higher education, The University of Calgary, Mount Royal University, the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) and the Alberta College of Art and Design all offer amazing opportunities in Calgary.
Depending on your mode of transportation, Calgary has a way to get you there.
Car: The transporation network is strong in Calgary especially with the ongoing work to complete the Ring Road. Whether to the city of the mountains, the city infrastructive continues to grow.
LRT/Transit: The City of Calgary C-Train services much of the city with more expansion plans underway. A robust transit system is available to get you to your destination.
Bike/Walking: The pathway system around Calgary is quite impressive. You may be surprised to see folks biking even in the middle of winter.
Calgary is a vibrant city with entertainment options across the map from family fun to evening entertainment or a sports night out. Calgary is also an outdoor city with a strong sports component partially as a legacy of the Olympic Games. There is never of shortage of something to do and whether you enjoy watching the Flames, checking out Stampede, figuring out Beakerheads or finding a great new restaurant to try. Have a peek at Avenue Magazine to get some ideas.
If you ski, hike, bike, golf, play soccer, hockey, lacrosse, run, skate, swim, dance, run track or anything in between, you will find it here. With a tradition of winter sport you may find some famous sports names at our local venues. Check out the half pipe at COP on the right day and you are in for a surprise.
Calgary is a young city but a rich tradition and sometimes folks just see the Stampede pictures and think we are rather cowboy like. We are, during Stampede that is. 🙂
The rest of the time Calgary is a metropolitan city with a sense of community. Calgary is a city built by hard-working, positive-minded entrepreneurs. It's a place where there is a 'White Hat' tradition, friendly people and a strong community spirit. Calgary is a multi cultural city that is home to folks form all over the world. It makes for fun dinner conversation so get out there and meet some great people.
Calgary Geography
Calgary is located at the transition zone between the Canadian Rockies foothills and the Canadian Prairies, and is relatively hilly as a result in some areas. Calgary's elevation is approximately 1,048 meters (3,440 ft) above sea level downtown. The city proper covers a land area of 726.5 km2 (as of 2006). Some areas of the City showcase stunning mountain views.
The city is large in physical area, consisting of an inner city surrounded by various communities of decreasing density. Unlike most cities with a sizable metropolitan area, most of Calgary's suburbs are incorporated into the city proper with the notable exceptions of Airdrie to the north, Cochrane to the northwest, Strathmore to the east, Springbank to the east and Okotoks a bit further south.
The topography of Calgary is really varied so some communities see a whole different weather pattern than others. This is important to consider if you are looking at property at or near the flood zone.


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So this is a bold statement, but, for egg lovers, if there is one recipe you take from this blog the 2 minute jam jar hollandaise recipe in this post is the one to take! For the non egg lovers I hope to convert you!
Last week was all about the oats and how great they are to fire the day off, this week it's all about the eggs. For me they are the ultimate convenience food, fast, versatile and nutritious! Great for anytime of the day but with evidence showing a protein rich breakfast improves mental performance throughout the day these protein packed powerhouses are perfect to start the day.
Go To Work On An Egg was the slogan!
If you need anymore convincing about these little powerhouses make sure you read "The Nutrition Bit"
2 Minute Jam Jar Hollandaise
1 Jam Jar – 2 Egg Yolks – 2 Tsp Lemon Juice – 50g Butter – Black Pepper/Pinch Cayenne Pepper (optional)
- Melt the butter and leave it to cool slightly (butter packs such as Country Life have handy markings on the pack so no scales required).
- Put the lemon juice (2tsp is approximately half and lemon) and egg yolks in your jam jar, screw lid on and shake for 30 secs.
- Add half the warm butter, lid on and shake 30 secs, add the rest of the butter, lid on and shake.
- Add black pepper and/or cayenne pepper + a pinch of salt if you like and your hollandaise is done!
- When you are ready to serve I stand the jar in a jug of warm water, not too hot or you'll scramble the egg, it can also be gently heated in a microwave, or pan, again not to fast and harsh or you'll end up with scrambled egg at best, a rubber ball at worst.
Obviously this is a raw egg sauce so usual precautions should be taken if you choose to take heed of the warnings.
Add tarragon and a smidge of Dijon mustard for a béarnaise sauce to serve with steak.
Poached Eggs
I love mine served over a toasted muffin, wilted spinach, poached egg and crisp prosciutto.
For a simpler midweek breakfast you can't beat a poached egg on toast, and once you've got your head around poaching your eggs in advance to reheat breakfast becomes even simpler! When I had a "proper" job there was no way I could have started my morning with the stress of poaching an egg, the will it won't it disintegrate gamble could ruin the day before it started! So doing them the night before works brilliantly.
For a really good poached egg you need really fresh eggs, something you just cannot get with supermarket eggs which are usually a few weeks old at best! If these are all you can get there are a few ways to stack the odds in your favour – use the little poach pods or line a small mug with some lightly oiled clingfilm, crack your egg into it, twist the cling film to seal tightly and poach this way. I am not a huge fan of cooking in plastic but it's an individual choice. Some say add vinegar to your water, others crack the egg into a sieve to strain off the watery part of the white you get with older eggs.
Fill a large jug or container with cold water. Poach your eggs for 3-4 minutes, just enough to set the whites, remove and place into the cold water to stop the cooking process. Cover your chosen container and keep the eggs in the fridge. Your poached eggs can keep up to 2-3 days like this before reheating.
To reheat you can bring a pan of water to a simmer and add your eggs for a minute or two, or to save on the washing up I boil the kettle, fill a mug and pop the egg in there for a minute or two. Remove and serve as you wish.
Scrambled Eggs
This really is a quick fix favourite of mine. Two eggs does it for me, whisked up with some creme fraiche or cream cheese, plenty of pepper and a sprinkle of salt. I think eggs need salt! A knob of butter in a pan, add the eggs and scramble. You can add chopped herbs, a bit of chopped ham or bacon, smoked salmon or even a little cheese. If in a rush I eat straight from the pan! Other days more leisurely atop some toast.
And then there are boiled eggs, omelettes and the wonderful coddled eggs.
The Nutrition Bit
Vitamin A – Retinol, great for supporting skin structures such as collagen
Vitamin B2 – Riboflavin, a deficiency in this can leave skin looking dull and those dry patches start to appear. That cracking at the corners of the mouth we get when we are run down, B2 deficiency! I had this a couple of weeks ago which then flared up into a cold sore.
Vitamin B12 – Essential for nerve function.
Vitamin D – necessary for healthy bones and teeth
Antioxidants Lutein and Zeaxanthin – linked to reducing age related macular degeneration, loss of vision as we get older!
Choline – Helps to move cholesterol through the blood stream and aids in fat metabolism, can be helpful in reducing the accumulation of fat in the liver. Important for early brain development, it may also improve memory in later life and help repair some types of neurological damage. Links have been made to treatment and prevention of alzheimer's and dementia.
Sulphur – that eggy smell! But it's an important nutrient for the structure and ageing of the skin!
Omega 3 Fatty Acids – Good quality eggs provide these, even more reason to avoid cheap, low welfare eggs. Omega 3 is great for helping the body to produce its own natural anti-inflammatory compounds lowering the risk of heart disease and strokes..
Amino Acids – Eggs contain all the essential amino acids particularly tryptophan and tyrosine that help prevent cancer and heart disease.
The Cholesterol Thing – the idea that eggs are "bad for our cholesterol" has now been dismissed, in fact evidence suggests that egg proteins are converted into peptides that help lower blood pressure and most of the fat in eggs is mono and polyunsaturated fat and other fatty acids, phospholipids, which actually help reduce the absorption of cholesterol!
Eggs for Sunday Brunch? How do you eat yours?


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Sheffield Steelers 2-5 Stena Line Belfast Giants
The Stena Line Belfast Giants posted an emphatic 5-2 win over the Sheffield Steelers on the first of back-to-back league games in the Sheffield Arena this weekend.
The visitors led 4-0 at the end of an impressive opening period and were cheered on all game by a loud travelling support.
The Giants, who started with Jackson Whistle in net, opened the scoring in Sheffield when Chris Higgins slammed a loose puck past Mustukovs in the Steelers net at 5:38, assisted by Michael Forney and Jim Vandermeer.
Less than three minutes later and the visitors had doubled their lead. This time it was Michael Quesnele who netted for the Giants, assisted by Blair Riley and Jim Vandermeer at 8:27.
At 12:51, the Giants led by three when Chris Higgins found David Rutherford in space in front of the Steelers goal and he slammed the puck into net.
The Belfast scoring continued when David Rutherford netted his second of the game at 17:24. Rutherford's goal, assisted by Michael Forney and Blair Riley gave the Giants a 4-0 lead at the end of AJ impressive opening period.
Brandon Benedict made it 5-0 to the Giants when he finished off a nice move at 30:59, assisted by Derrick Walser.
The Steelers pulled one back at 35:06 when Fretter redirected Roy's shot past Whistle in the Giants net.
Into the final period and the Steelers had an opportunity to score their second of the game at 50:27 when they were awarded a penalty shot. However Jackson Whistle stood tall and Fretter missed.
Luke Ferrara netted a late consolation goal for the home side when he scored with 36 seconds remaining.
Soon after, the final hooter sounded to round off a famous night for the Belfast Giants and their large number of travelling fans.
The Giants and Steelers do it all over again on Sunday when they come face-to-face for the second time in as many days. Face-Off in Sheffield on Sundayis 5pm.
Final Score
Sheffield Steelers 2-5 Stena Line Belfast Giants
Giants Man of the Match
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Singer/songwriter/producer/arranger/preacher Andrae' Crouch already had a very success career with his group the Disciples during the 70's before venturing out on a solo career during the early 80's Always consistent in his ability to be musical mission to really bring out the strong gospel core in modern soul and funk music? Many of the musicians that he was working with during this time were likely bringing him a level of awareness that the danceable soul and funk music was adapting to new and electronic oriented instrumentation during the mid 80's in particular. It was something any gospel act influenced by these changes would have to face. And bringing some familiar instrumentalists along with him? Crouch dealt with it as he always had.
"Got Me Some Angels" starts off the album with a brittle,new wave inflected sound that's filled with sharp bass synthesizers and accented by the ever-present electric bass thumping of Abraham Laboriel. "Right Now" combines that same modern touch with the classic uptempo soul shuffle and gospel organ swirls with the vocals of Motown's Tata Vega for one of the most musically powerful songs (and a personal favorite) from this album. "Jesus Come Lay Your Head On Me" and "Somebody Somewhere Is Prayin' (Just For You)" are both funky slow jams featuring the sweet vocals of Kristle Edwards. The title song is another bass heavy electro funk number that sounds similar to a religious song the Dazz Band would've been comfortable with instrumentally at this time.
"Livin' This Kind Of Life" is my favorite on here-a slinky jazz-funk groove featuring the late,great Joe Sample on some tasty Fender Rhodes electric piano licks while "His Truth Still Marches On","Oh,It Is Jesus" and "Always Remember" are swirling,chorus field gospel ballads in Crouches classic style. The only reason I know anything about Andrae Crouch at all is because my father played this album quite a lot on vinyl when I was a child. Coming from a a non Christian family who never,ever attended church? My father made sure to expose me to gospel music early on-with the idea that it was an integral part of black American culture (especially in terms of the civil rights movement) and that this variety of spirituality was an important part of my own cultural heritage as well. There's many ways for non Christians to love gospel music. And the funky soulfulness of this 1984 album was how it entered into my own life.
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He screwed 2 hangers into the back of the headboard.
And he screwed 2 into the wall.
Here he demonstrates how they fit together. Basically, they slide into one another for a nice, flush mount.
And here's the headboard/wall art in place when it was all said and done.
This morning I got a chance to wash/make the bed, dust and vacuum after all the sanding, drilling and spackling that's been going on in there. Here are some better truer-to-real-life shots of the Love Bed. Did I mention I now refer to our bed as the Love Bed? Silly me.
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My late parents, at least for some period when they lived in New York State, were Republicans. It was once the party of Lincoln, with folks such as Nelson Rockefeller, Jacob Javits, and Ken Keating. But as Doug at the Weekly Sift has noted:
"Today's Republicans are not like the Republicans of the past, even the recent past. Today, the GOP is the party of climate change denial, discrimination against gays, gerrymandering, and baseless conspiracy theories.
"It's the party that opposes the minimum wage, the party that cuts rich people's taxes and then goes after middle-class Medicare when their tax cut creates an artificial budget crisis. (The middle-class tax cut promised last week is vaporware: There is no such proposal, and once the election is over you will never hear about it again, except possibly as a cover story for another handout to the rich…)
"If you are happy carrying that party's banner, I can't vote for you…
"Back in 1990, They Might Be Giants recorded a song that starts like this:
"This is where the party ends.
I can't stand here listening to you
And your racist friend.
"To me, racist is a stand-in for all sorts of bigoted positions: anti-immigrant, anti-Hispanic, sexist, homophobic, anti-Muslim, and just generally anti-everybody-who's-not-a-white-straight-Evangelical-Christian. For every Republican candidate in the country, Trump is the bigoted friend that they can tolerate, but I can't. For me, that's where the party ends."
You know it's bad when Fox News pulls his racist ad. So I'm voting against the litany of lies. Early. Alas, not often.


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about selling over the phone
Some swear selling over the phone is harder than face to face, where as others state the opposite. All types of sales come with their challenges, not least the words you use to present yourself. Arguably the most important weapon in your sales arsenal is your vocabulary. It can be the difference between creating a rapport with your customer and falling completely flat.
Whilst many will rely on following the crowd to get by – that's the last mantra you want to live by as a salesperson. Find our top 5 overused phrases to avoid in sales below


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Pot Luck
JOINT WINNER: Best Ensemble, NZ Narrative
The weekly dinners have been cancelled but that doesn't stop the Pot Luck fun from flowing as Debs, Beth and Mel navigate the highs and lows of life, love, and maintaining their friendships with some new personalities in the mix.
Season 1 of Pot Luck was a finalist at #NZWF16.
Pot Luck is selected for #NZWF18 in the NZ Narrative category, and will play in the screening programme Crayons.
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PSYC5545 MBP Practical Placement
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable)
Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) Face to face Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) Face to face Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) Face to face
- Content
- The professional placement or practicum is an opportunity for students to develop professional competence in a work context.
- Outcomes
- Students are able to (1) develop professional competence in a work context; (2) develop the ability to bring one's academic training to bear on practical problems in diverse situations; (3) develop a critical appreciation of the roles and functions of psychologists in organisations and the community; and (4) gain insight into the constraints which apply in work environments, and the relationships which exist between theory and practice.
- Assessment
- Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) supervision group meetings and (2) placement documents (placement reviews by field supervisors and written report/science translation at conclusion of placement). Further information is available in the unit outline.
To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the placement documents (placement reviews by field supervisors and written report/science translation at conclusion of placement) component.
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Guy Curtis
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites:
- enrolment in the Master of Business Psychology (73550)
completion of PSYC5544 Professional Skills
- Contact hours
- placement meetings: 3 hours per month; placement: up to 120 hours. Attendance to placement meetings is compulsory.
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Books and other material wherever listed may be subject to change. Book lists relating to 'Preliminary reading', 'Recommended reading' and 'Textbooks' are, in most cases, available via the Booktopia Textbook Finder, which has the functionality to search by course code, course, ISBN and title, and may also be posted or available at the appropriate school's administrative offices. Where texts are listed in the unit description above, an asterisk (*) indicates that the book is available in paperback.


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