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To interact with non-Muslims is permissible. To make them your confidants is not allowed. To send greeting cards is, in our times, the way of the enemies of Islaam. If the Elders set a precedent then millions will be spent by simple Muslims which will be tantamount to wastage and extravagance. To send greetings during their festive seasons is, unfortunately, sending out a wrong signal of approval of their 'baatil'. For example: giving gifts to Christians during Christmas denotes that because of Christmas we are giving gifts. Thus one should abstain. On days that are not their festive occasions, invite those people and feed the males and females separately. This will maintain a good relationship.
Our firm belief must be that all conditions come from Allaah and Allah alone - not by bootlicking the powers that be.
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Is there a difference between a skilled nursing facility and an assisted living facility? Yes. Skilled nursing facilities, usually referred to as nursing homes, provide the most comprehensive medical support that a senior can receive outside of a hosptial. They are staffed by nurses, nursing assistants, and have doctors available. On the other hand, assisted living facilities have less professional medical support. Instead, they are usually staffed by assstants who provide non-medical aid, like helping with travel, making meals, and other day-to-day chores. All of this means that skilled nursing facilities are where those with more vulnerabilities and medical needs go, while seniors who are more capable of living on their own but prefer to have some extra security are best suited for assisted living facilities.
These differences sometimes have an effect on some legal details in the event of mistreatment and injury. In particular, the situations that give rise to suits claiming mistreatment at a traditional nursing home (skilled nursing facility) may be both traditional negligence as well as medical malpractice. Conversely, professional malpractice is unlikely to be present in any assisted living facility accident, because actual professional care is not provided.
The somewhat confusing intersection of medical malpractice and neglect in nursing homes was recently evidenced in a case reported by Fox 5. The investigative report found serious instances of neglect accusations at a skilled nursing facility. State health officials noted the the facility may have been responsible for the death of a resident due to poor medical care. They also point to past instances of negligent treatment which indicates that all residents of the home might be at risk of harm if standards are not raised.
One man's story was highlighted. The resident entered the facility for what was supposed to be a rehabilitative stint. Sadly, as happens with many others in this situation, that rehab turned into a prolonged stay when his health did not improve as expected. He had a very small bedsore when he was sent to the faility. However, medical records show that it was small and healing. The nursing home caregivers were supposed to continue with the care to ensure the wound fully healed.
Instead, they did the opposite. About a month later, he was rushed back to the hosptial. Not only had the bedsore not improved, it had rapidly detereorated. It was now ten to twelve inches, ran along his back and buttocks, and was deep–penetrating into the tissue and muscles underneath his skin. These sort of Stage 4 pressure sores are incredibly dangerous and painful.
In this man's case, the bed sore was gangrenous–ultimately sending him into septic shock. Septic shock occurs when an infection enters the bloodstream and causes problems–like extremely low blood pressure. It is life-threatening, often leading to organ shut-down and death.
So how did this situation occur? Mistreatment at the nursing home. In almost all cases, bed sores (also referred to as pressure sores or pressure ulcers) can be prevented with proper care. That didn't happen in this case, and it seems to be a trend. Medical records indicate that the facility was cited on 60 separate occassions in 2010 alone. Those errors include things like medication mistakes, chemical restraints, violations of basic resident rights, and more.
Are their legal ramifications for this? Likely. Most of these errors probably stem from traditional negligence. The caregivers had a duty to act reasonably to prevent harm and failed to do so. That is usually the case when things like bed sores develop or when a resident is allowed to have a serious fall that leads to damage.
However, that does not mean that medical malpractice is never at play. Nurses and doctors are required to abide by proper standards of care in their profession when dealing with residents at these facilities. If they prescribe too much medication, miss a diagnosis, or ortherwise violate those standards of care, then malpractice might be at play. They key is usually the specific conduct involved that led to the error.
While traditional negligence is far more common in these settings, it is a mistake to assume that professional malpractice cannot occur. A lawyer who has experience on these nursing home cases can explain how the legal details are likely to play out in your exact situation.
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London City Airport
London City Airport is an airport in London. some 11 km, 6.9 miles east of the City of London
It is located on a former Docklands site and is only three miles away from the business centre of Canary Wharf, its proximity to the two business centres of London make it the airport of choice for business passengers.
Queen Elizabeth II officially opened London City Airport in November 1987, In 1988, the first full year of operation, the airport handled 133,000 passengers., the airport could only be used by a very limited number of aircraft types due to the small runway.
In 1990 the airport handled 230,000 passengers and in 1995 passenger numbers reached half a million.
In 2005, London City Airport DLR station opened on a branch of the Docklands Light Railway, providing rail access to the airport for the first time, and providing fast rail links to Canary Wharf and the City of London. By 2006, more than 2.3 million passengers used London City Airport.
In September 2009, British Airways commenced the first scheduled transatlantic flights from the airport, with a twice daily service to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport using a specially configured Airbus A318 aircraft.
In 2013, London City served over 3.3 million passengers, a record total for the airport. It was the fifth busiest airport in terms of passengers and aircraft movements serving the London area after Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton and the 15th busiest in the UK
Due to the airport's proximity to Central London, it has stringent rules imposed to limit the noise impact from aircraft operations.
Operations are restricted to 06:30 to 22:30 Monday to Friday, 06:30 to 13:00 on Saturdays and 12:30 to 22:30 on Sundays.
Being a small airport the restaurants, cafes and shopping choices are more limited.
London City Airport has free Wi-Fi for all its passengers,
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Shine Corp, the city shoe shine company provides a complimentary shoe shine service on behalf of London City Airport.
Shine Corp also provides a complimentary jacket steaming services for all London City Airport passengers.
London City Airport's postcode is E16 2PX.
London City Airport DLR station is just a few moments from the Terminal entrance with Canning Town (7 minutes) and Stratford (17 minutes). It is also friendly to your pocket being located in Zone 3.
London City Airport is easily accessible by road and is outside the London Congestion Charge zone.
The Terminal entrance is located on Hartmann Road, London E16 2PX.
Onsite parking is located just a few minutes away from the terminal entrance, . Discounted car parking is available in advance online
If travelling to the car park please use postcode E16 2PB in your navigation system.
London City Airport have teamed up with minicabit.com so you can arrange cheaper, easier transport direct from your home, office or hotel in over 40 UK cities.
Licensed London black taxis are also available directly outside the Terminal building. The tariffs below are estimates. Please ask your driver for details.
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South Kensington £35.00
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Holi with a twist !The BLING KING OF DISCO - BAPPI LAHIRI LIVE in concert. Bling accessories, Bling Scarves, Bling Bandanas, Hair sprays & more will be provided at the venue. Prizes for the Best dressed persons-show us your sona chandi bling costumes, Prizes for our best disco dancers under the I am a disco dancer award.
So let's Jhoom Jhoom Jhoom Baba this Holi with Bambai se aaya mera Dost & Tamma Tamma the night away!
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Free Standing concert. Gates will be open at 7.00 PM..
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3. The resale of tickets is prohibited. Organizer reserves the right to cancel any tickets that have been resold.
4. Children below the age of 10 years are not allowed.
5.Organizer reserves the right, without refund or compensation to refuse admission to any persons whose conduct is disorderly or unbecoming.
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Nardschis (Gharib x Noha) 1986 – 2010 - A lifetime story to be shared
It was Nardschis (Gharib x Noha) the 11th foal of the 16 foals out of
her dam Noha. Nardschis was born on 21.05.1986 at Marbach and sold to
Stonebridge Farms Canada in 1988.
Then it was
Montebello who was going out of business and another investment group, Edwards
Arabians took over. At Edwards Nardschis was again bred to Royal Jalliel and
she produced a filly, EAI Arda Royalle who was born in 1998. At the
Edwards Arabians-dispersal sale she was sold to Ontario were stil today her
owner runs challenge contests with her.
When the bidding started and Nardschis came up it was a race between Dr.
Jody Cruz and Judi Parks of Al Abbasiyah to acquire her. Nardschis went through
the sale with a huge leg wound but she was still one of the best mares at the
In 2001 Nardschis was bred to Ahsen El Serag, senior sire at Al Abbasiyah
and she produced a lovely colt called Naeem El Ahsen in 2002. In 2005 Nardschis
was bred to Ansata El Ibriz and she produced the colt REA El Nabriz. This
lovely colt now known as Safir Al Asil was sold to Ayman Al Qattan's Al Asil
Stud in Kuwait.
visited Dr. Eriks who is a veterinary for ET in Belgium. Dr. Eriks clinic is in
the middle of the city and we went to see the famous RN Farida, Nardschis'
maternal half sister. It was so familial and familiar to be with her. It was as
if we had known each other for years, and I told her all about Nardschis. Dr.
Erik showed us the box that Nardschis once occupied and presented us with a
gold coloured plate with her name. It was the only name plate in the
Nardschis truly moved us and she left footprints.


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Jazz Up The Half Term Holiday With Eurocamp Seven Nights In Barcelona For Just £280 Per Family
August 24, 2013 (PRLEAP.COM) Travel NewsFor a harmonious half-term getaway, why not head to Barcelona with Eurocamp? Not only can families enjoy a great value getaway, with seven nights for just £280 per party, but it's also the chance to enjoy the Barcelona Jazz Festival ideal for a family holiday that hits the high notes without breaking the bank.
Staying at the holiday specialist's Vilanova Park, just a 30-minute drive from the city centre, the sights and sounds of the Catalan capital are within easy reach. Look out for free jazz performances taking place in public spaces throughout the Jazz Festival perfect for resting tired feet and soaking up some great music at the same time.
Meanwhile, families can enjoy the activities on offer in Barcelona's main park, Parc de La Ciutadella; not to mention the Barcelona Zoo. While the Barcelona Aquarium and the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc with its mightly water and musix extravaganza are also highly recommended.
Away from the city, the resort of Sitges, with its beaches and historical sites, is well worth a visit; as are the ancient ruins of Tarragona and nearby Salou with its magnificent promenade.
Back on-parc, an indoor and outdoor pool complex, cycle hire and activities including mini golf, badminton, basketball and tennis make for a lively stay. Meanwhile, action and adventure can be found at the nearby Port Aventura theme park and Caribbean themed waterpark, Costa Caribe.
The parc's enviable location, set within 40 hectares of gardens, has a spa with Jacuzzi, hammam and sauna a great spot to enjoy a little rest and relaxation after a day's exploring.
A seven night break at Vilanova Park arriving 26 October 2013 costs from just £280, staying in a 2 bedroom Horizon Midi mobile home (sleeps six, maximum four adults) with air conditioning and decking, accommodation only.
Ferry crossings and fly-drive packages can be arranged through Eurocamp at a supplement.
For further information on Eurocamp, please call 0844 406 0552 or visit www.eurocamp.co.uk.
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I cracked up at this…she is GREAT! Do any of those phrases sound familiar?
I cracked up at this…she is GREAT! Do any of those phrases sound familiar?
Katie is with International Toast in ME at the recording studio for the next three days – leaving around 8 AM and hoping to be back by 8 PM. I was looking at a picture from her graduation party and realized how much she looks like my Dad. He always wore a hat; had a whole shelf of them by the back door, he also had dimples and an infectious smile. In this photo Katie looks like her Grandpa with the hat, dimples and smile.
I finally finished the pages for "Alive Forever" from Easter with One Voice and here they are. To see it larger click on the slideshow and then click on original view at the next website. EnJOY!
Well, Katie's birthday did not exactly go as planned yesterday. She did spend some time with International Toast and a little time with Chelsi, but that was far from the plans of two days camping at Old Orchard Beach since Chelsi had to work yesterday and found out she had to work until noon today…SO…I had bought a cake for Katie and thought she'd eat it with us…she was so irritated when she came home last night she cut into the cake and got out the American Idol Triple Talent Ice Cream and had at it…I never got a picture of her 18th birthday cake. Today she and Chelsi had made plans A-Z, I think. When they finally got to leave they headed for Old Orchard Beach…
HAHAHAHA!! This and sending me a phone pix of a tatoo…after many quick text messages to confirm that it was rub-on…no…but not real…henna….whew! What a kid!
Well…school is done and Lindsey is back in NC. As of 3 PM yesterday I have summer vacation. Kate's last voice/piano recital was last night in Meredith. When I got back from the dentist today (SOOO much fun), John and I took Lindsey to Portland to fly back to NC. Tomorrow is Katie's 18th birthday! I made this gift purse for her. The photo is her and International Toast and it says, "I like my Toast with JAM!". I plan to finish another photo project for her tomorrow…
It's been a busy weekend. Lindsey arrived from NC, family arrived from RI and CT and of course Katie graduated from High School. I am tired and so glad that I have 1-1/2 days left of school and one of those is Field Day. I'm ready for a bit of a break. Enjoy the slideshow of Katie's graduation. (Mom and Melodie…look closely at the 2007 photo decoration…Dad is in the photo bottom left holding Katie in the hospital when she was born…click on the photo and it will take you to slide, then click on the photo again and it will enlarge it)
John had today off. When I pulled in the yard after school, his truck was parked out front. I pulled in front of it and got ready to get out. I saw John sitting on the front steps THEN I saw that he had tilled, dug, planted and mulched a border of ageratums along the walkway! As I got closer I saw orange out of the corner of my eye…he had dug up the old flowerbed and planted ageratum and marigolds there! He said he made sure what he planted could handle full sun. He said he thought I'd like some color and for it to look nice when people came for Kate's party. WOW!!! I was so surprised and blown away by the gift of his time to do this for me. What a guy!
I went with the 5th grade to the Polar Caves today. Now…I had in mind something like Linville Cavern in NC (guess I should have looked up the difference between a cavern and a cave…from the Blue Holes Foundation…the difference between a cave and cavern…no natural light in a cave and natural light in a cavern). The hiking was fine, but with an ankle with very little range of motion and two bad wrists (plus a camera around my neck), climbing in and out of caves with names like Devil's Way, Lemon Squeeze, Needle's Eye and Fatman's Misery…well I was up and down slippery rocks using stairs, hands, feet and bohunkus!!! The kids had a blast! I'll take Linville Caverns any day!!!
While browsing another blog I came across this website that lets you put music videos on your blog. Since this is the week John and I celebrated our 28th anniversary (see photos and post for 6/9), I decided to put up the song that is his ringtone. Obviously this song was not around when John proposed, but we both like the song and the video…enjoy!
Today Hilary is 20 years old! It's hard to believe. My twin "kids" Mary Elizabeth and Gary Helms turn 40 today! They are getting old – not me ;0). Anyway…in honor of Hilary's BDay – here is a quickpage. HAPPY BIRTHDAY REE REE! I love you!


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Domini Games brings you the next chilling installment of the Dark Romance series! Your plans to propose to your beloved before her next opera performance are interrupted when she's kidnapped by a masked madman! Things take an even darker turn when you follow them to an otherworldly realm inhabited by both the living and the dead. Your only hope of escape is working together! Can your love conquer all in the face of death? Find out in this thrilling hidden-object puzzle adventure! [680]
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Posted by Fred Gaiser on 12/1/2012 8:00 AM
Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Kathryn Schifferdecker and Fred Gaiser. Article written by Fred Gaiser.
One could, I think, answer this question too quickly, either with an "Of course!" or an "Of course not!"
The quick "Of course" could come from a faithful Christian who might then continue, "Yes! This is what I have heard every year during Advent or Lent, when the pastor read the Old Testament lesson from Isaiah about the birth of Immanuel (Isa 7 …
Tags: Isaiah, Bible, questions, Jesus, prophecy, Advent, suffering servant, good news, Fred Gaiser
Posted by Enter the Bible on 9/1/2012 2:21 PM
Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Kathryn Schifferdecker and Mary Hinkle Shore. Article written by Mary Hinkle Shore.
The New Testament includes four gospels. When two of them introduce Jesus, he is already an adult. The Gospels of Mark and John include no information about the birth of Jesus or his childhood. Our information on the infant and the boy Jesus comes from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. These two gospel writers introduce us to the older generation of Jesus' family first and …
Tags: Bible, questions, Mary Hinkle Shore, Jesus, childhood, Enter the Bible
Posted by Diane Jacobson on 8/1/2012 10:08 AM
Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Kathryn Schifferdecker and Diane Jacobson. Article written by Diane Jacobson.
Does Sabbath still matter? Many folks would say no.
Keeping the Sabbath seems kind of lightweight compared to killing, idolatry, adultery, and theft. Many think that keeping the Sabbath is mainly about going to church on Sunday (or synagogue on Friday or Saturday), and that such a practice ought not be considered crucial. But Sabbath is not just another activity. Sabbath is, in fact, …
Tags: Bible, sabbath, questions, rest, Bible Question, Diane Jacobson
Posted by Eric Barreto on 7/2/2012 9:50 AM
Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Kathryn Schifferdecker and Lois Malcolm.Article written by Eric D. Barreto.
Jesus' first words in the Gospel of Mark do not appear until the 15th verse of the first chapter, and what he says is a definitive statement of what his mission is all about. At the same time, his first words are a bit enigmatic. Once we start thinking about he says, his mission statement may be not as clear as we would like.
Emerging from his baptism by John in the Jordan and his temptation …
Tags: questions, kingdom of God, gospel, Jesus, heaven, future, Eric Barreto, Eric Barreto
Posted by Richard W. Nysse on 6/1/2012 7:49 AM
Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Kathryn Schifferdecker and Richard Nysse.Article written by Richard Nysse.
God's association with war in the Old Testament has long been a disturbing problem for Christians. [1] The problem becomes even more intense when we observe that God is called a "warrior." Admittedly, there have been disastrous Christian appropriations of the theme (e.g., the Crusades). It has been, to state it plainly, both troubling to consciences and a source of sin for Christians. …
Tags: Bible, Christian, Old Testament, questions, violence, Bible Question, Richard W. Nysse
Posted by Lois Malcolm on 5/1/2012 9:44 AM
Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Kathryn Schifferdecker and Lois Malcolm.Article written by Lois Malcolm.
Who is the Holy Spirit? We often have difficulty answering this question and perhaps are rightly suspicious of those who are only too eager with a response.
Yet the Spirit is as close to us as our nearest breath. The Hebrew word for "spirit" (ruach) means wind or breath of life -- the animating power in people, animals, and even evil spirits. The same word is used for God's life-giving …
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Posted by Sarah Henrich on 4/1/2012 12:57 PM
Podcast discussion with Eric Barreto, Kathryn Schifferdecker and Sarah Henrich. Article (below) written by Sarah Henrich.
What really happened at Easter?
Even after two millennia, inquiring minds still want to know: What really happened at Easter? Or, to phrase it differently: Really, what happened at Easter? Not Easter 2011 or 1911, but the first Easter, the day of Jesus' resurrection.
Here's the problem: our "inquiries" are shaped by our power to answer the "really." What contemporary folks take …
Tags: Easter, Bible, questions, Mark, resurrection, Sarah Henrich
Posted by Alan Padgett on 3/1/2012 2:48 PM
The New Testament consistently teaches that Jesus, God's Son, dies so that we may be saved from sin. The ultimate motive for this is the love of God. Underneath the surface of events, behind and beyond the folly and wickedness of human leaders, God's plan for salvation was being worked out (Acts 2:23; 1 Peter 1:20).
The short answer to our question is: "through Christ, God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their sins against them." (2 Cor 5:19).
The death of Jesus is not an …
Tags: questions, about, Bible, Jesus, atonement, sacrifice, Alan Padgett
Posted by Matt Skinner on 2/1/2012 8:56 AM
Paul hated women, didn't he?
Short answer: I don't know. We aren't really equipped to read that far into the head of someone who died 2000 years ago.
We could reframe the question: Did Paul write things that have been used by Christians to do great damage to women and that have hampered the work of the church for centuries? Absolutely.
But we must also ask: Did Paul write things that suggest he believed men do not possess superiority over women, as well as things that support …
Tags: questions, Paul, interpretation, women, Matt Skinner
Posted by Kathryn M. Schifferdecker on 1/2/2012 10:18 AM
Who wrote the Bible? The short answer is: God, through people. I'll get back to that point.
The long answer would take more time than you probably want to spend right now. So here's a summary:
The Bible was written by lots of different people over many centuries, from about the 9th or 10th centuries BCE to the 1st century CE. These people included priests and scribes, prophets and singers, ordinary Israelites and maybe even a king or two; probably mostly men, but perhaps a woman here …
Tags: questions, Bible, authorship, history, Kathryn M. Schifferdecker
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Foul Fertilizer
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DescriptionThe Bonefleet wants nothing more than to spread their undead curse onto dry land. Like a sickness, it will slowly overtake the landscape if left unchecked.
The stench of undeath permeates the barrels of fertilizer they use to sow their dread crops. They are the source of the spreading plague, and must be destroyed.
Thinking what goes into normal fertilizer, I don't even want to know what was in THAT stuff.
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Acceptance Letter
An acceptance letter is simply a communication in which you notify a company, organization or business that you are accepting a position or job that has been offered to you. If this sounds like an intimidating task, it really is not that difficult. Of course you want to demonstrate your professionalism in your acceptance letter; the tips below will help you write an impressive letter.
An acceptance letter is also a rough contract of sorts, so you do want to include the details described below to make certain all parties are clear on the terms of your employment.
1. Use a business format. In writing your acceptance letter, simply place your own information at the top of the letter on the left-hand side; skip two spaces, then include the company address directly under your own.
2. Keep it simple. For the most professional look, use basic easy-to-read fonts and avoid fancy fonts. You want your acceptance letter to look clean and crisp. A white background with simple fonts looks professional, and is easy for the recipient to read.
3. Keep it short. Write your acceptance letter in a concise manner, thanking the individual who offered you the job (state the exact title or position here). In the second paragraph, include the terms of your employment such as location, work hours, salary, benefits, etc. This letter is a type of rough contract, so it is necessary that you restate the terms under which you are being hired.
4. Proofread your letter. Nothing says 'unprofessional' like an acceptance letter containing errors. Check spelling, grammar and the terms you have included to make certain everything is correct.
Sample Acceptance Letter
Your name
City, State, Zip
Contact information
Recipient's name
Company name
City, State, Zip
Dear (hiring manager's name),
In your first sentence, thank the individual that offered you the position of (position title) at (company name). Express that you are honored to accept the opportunity, and how you hope to contribute to the success of the company.
The body of your acceptance letter should reiterate the terms of your employment. Begin your sentence with 'As we discussed' or 'Per our conversation', then go over benefits such as insurance, salary, hours worked, location, and any other details that would fall under the terms of your employment.
In closing, simply tell the employer that you look forward to starting with the company on (date), and thank them for the opportunity. Also explain that you will be happy to supply any additional documents they may need.
Your name
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Congratulations to Dr. John Adaska (DVM, MPVM, Ph.D., DACVP), recipient of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians' (AAVLD) E. P. Pope Award. The Pope Award is the highest honor given by the association in recognition of an individual who has made noteworthy and significant contributions to advance the recognition of the specialty of veterinary diagnostic laboratory medicine.
Adaska was honored at the AAVLD's President's Dinner Ceremony this fall for his contributions as "a consummate diagnostician, a scientist, a teacher, an advocate, a trainer and mentor, and a huge supporter of the AAVLD." He was recognized for: service oriented approach; thoughtful, professional, and effective advocate activities in support of the AAVLD; instrumental oversight of the association's finances during a time of significant change and leadership transitions; and his successful advocacy efforts related to an initiative for the National Animal Health Laboratory Network. Adaska has also served on a number of AAVLD committees, most recently as the Secretary/Treasurer on the Association's Executive Committee.
As newly appointed chief of the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System's (CAHFS) Tulare Branch, Adaska has served veterinarians, dairy farmers, and animal health stakeholders for more than 20 years. The Tulare facility is one of four laboratories within CAHFS, headquartered at UC Davis and operated for the state by the School of Veterinary Medicine to protect animal health and performance, and safeguard public health and the food supply.


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Bringing dangerous weapons or drugs into school accounts for about 5 percent of suspensions, but the other 95 percent is incurred by general "disruptive behavior." Are these relatively small misdeeds justification for such a widespread use of zero tolerance discipline policies? That's what a new report entitled Discipline Policies, Successful Schools, and Racial Justice explores. Produced by the National Education Policy Center and authored by Daniel Losen of the Civil Rights Project, the report concludes that taking students out of the classroom does not positively affect the education of the better-behaved students. The report also finds a great racial disparity in the way students are disciplined, as well as the consequences of such disciplinary actions.
Losen examines the idea that removing the offending child presents a better learning environment. This in turn suggests higher academic results for the rest of the students. However, the report finds that zero tolerance suspension policies do not result in higher test scores for the remaining learners.
"The frequent use of disciplinary removal is likely not educationally justifiable," Losen says, "but is likely to have a negative impact on students and their families."
The report also finds that a disproportionate number of students of color are more severely punished – specifically suspended – for breaking school rules. Data show that this trend has tripled since the early 1970s. Losen shows that White students are disciplined for more objective offenses, such as "smoking, vandalism, leaving without permission, and using obscene language."
Black students, however, are punished for wrongdoings that require more subjective judgment from the teacher, administrator, or staff member. These less concrete transgressions include excessive noise and disrespectful behavior. Additionally, Black students are suspended for first-time offenses at rates almost double their White counterparts.
Furthermore, a 2010 study, Suspended Education: Urban Middle Schools in Crisis, conducted at 18 of the country's largest school districts, found that "hundreds of individual schools" had an alarmingly high number of suspension rates for Black males, with numbers over 50 per cent. In 15 of the same 18 schools, one-third of all Black male students were suspended at least once.
Losen suggests an alternative method to disciplining students in the form of system-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). PBIS emphasizes appropriate student behavior, while working to tailor school disciplinary practices. He also proposes more effective and specialized training measures for teachers and other school leaders. He notes, "The significantly higher rates of suspensions as students move from elementary to middle school suggest that classroom management problems become greater as young children become adolescents and are more likely to challenge authority figures."
Losen also recommends guidance for teachers with added multicultural components to foster more sensitivity, as well as leadership training.
The National Education Association believes that while it is clear that protecting the students and staff from misbehavior and disruptions is one of school leaders' most important responsibilities, it is not clear that zero tolerance policies are succeeding in improving school safety. Find out more about NEA's position on zero tolerance.


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Waka Waka overlooking Lower Pisang from Upper Pisang. Clouds currently blocking the sun and Annapurna II
Charged up and ready to go! We took the Waka Waka Power for a 15 days trek around the Annapurna Circuit.
At 138 grams, there was just no excuse not to bring this light/solar charger for the trip. I read that electricity can be an issue on the teahouses around the Annapurna Circuit, and we brought the Waka Waka first and foremost as a light during the dark hours, but we also needed to charge our GPS-watches, Steripen and mobile phones. Actually, we didn't expect to have much reception during the trek, but it turned out that the mobile net was developed very well. Anyway, we had told our family at home not to expect too much phone calls, so the phone was mostly in our backpacks turned off.
The makers of the Waka Waka claims it need 8 hours to fully charge at 50 degrees latitude – Nepal is at 27-28 degrees – so we are on the «good side of the world for solar charging». At 100% it should give light for 40 hours or fully charge an iPhone.
I made a routine out of strapping the Waka to my backpack with a chord and keeping it there during the day. When you move it is off course impossible to keep it at an optimal angle towards the sun all the time, and there will be clouds and shade – hence charging on the go will be sub-optimal. I made sure when we stopped to rest, to put it in the sunny spot so it could soak as much direct sun as possible.
The Waka Waka kept up with our power consumption – charging two GPS-watches, our steripen and lighting up our surroundings at night.
Just the idea of being self sufficient in terms of energy is appealing to me – and when you trek of the grid, you won't have any other choice. The device is too small to keep up with an active smartphone usage (but who would anyway, on a trek).
For those who plan to do this trek, a solar carger is not a strict necessity – there is charging possibilities everywhere, and you can charge your devices at a small fee – which in turn is a welcome contribution to the nepali family economy. However – you will need a light.
When you buy one Waka Waka – the organization automatically donate one solar light unit to a developing country where people live off the power grid. Currently the victims of the typhoon catastrophe in the Philippenes. Read more here


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I am attempting to blog from my phone due to internet issues. I work this doesn't turn out too funky. 😉
Sunday morning we said goodbye to our campsite along the intracoastal waterway in Surf City, NC. We'd had a wonderful visit and it was hard to leave. But, moving on is just the nature of a trip like this. So, on we went!
We are backin Raleigh, NC for a week. The kids and I are enjoying a quiet, relaxing week while Nick is off doing work stuff (It is amazing how slow and relaxing a week can be when you don't have a car to run around in. It's kind of nice, actually. ).
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Op Ed Pensions & Benefits
NYC's Gold-Plated Worker Perks
December 20, 2009CBC President Carol Kellermann discusses a new survey from the CBC and the Partnership for New York City that reveals that municipal employee pension and health-insurance benefits are out of balance with the job market.
Report Pensions & Benefits
Out of Balance
December 16, 2009The CBC and the Partnership for New York City surveyed large private firms in New York City to provide a basis for comparing the health insurance and pension benefits of private sector workers with those of municipal employees.
Op Ed State Budget
Bolster Budget
July 26, 2009This op-ed was the CBC's contribution to a series of short op-ed's submitted by advocates around the state to Crain's New York Business. Here the CBC strikes at the core issues that severely impact the State's budget.
Letter Pensions & Benefits
CBC Commends Legislators Who Voted Against Postponing Pension Contributions
July 14, 2009CBC commends legislators for voting against A9037/S52204, a bill that would have allowed state and local governments to postpone paying the full required annual contributions to their employee pension funds.
Report Pensions & Benefits
2009 Benefits Sweetener Scorecard
June 02, 2009The 2009 edition of the scorecard developed by the CBC that highlights legislative activity related to pension costs. The scorecard will track the introduction, progress, and sponsors of legislation designed to sweeten existing pension benefits of government employees, as well as any pension reform efforts to reduce future pension liabilities.
Letter Pensions & Benefits
CBC Encourages Legislatures to Avoid Pension Sweetener Legislation
June 02, 2009This letter notifies the Legislature that the CBC has issued a "Pension Sweetener Scorecard" that tracks legislative and gubernatorial actions regarding pension benefits and highlights those actions for the media and the public. These sweeteners are often enacted over the objections of elected heads of local governments and always at the expense of taxpayers.
Letter Pensions & Benefits
CBC Urges the Governor to Veto a Benefit Sweetener for Police and Firefighters
May 29, 2009This letter from the CBC urges the Governor to veto A3426/S1409, a bill that would extend Tier II provisions to all police officers and firefighters who join a public retirement system on or after July 1, 2009 to July 1, 2011.
Letter Pensions & Benefits
CBC Urges Governor Paterson to Veto Costly Mandate for Retired Teachers
May 12, 2009This letter from the CBC urges the Governor to veto A4628, a bill that would renew the provision that prohibits school districts from reducing the health insurance benefits offered to retirees unless the changes are approved by the local teachers union.
Report Pensions & Benefits
The Explosion in Pension Costs
April 06, 2009In recent years, one of the fastest growing expenses for New York City government has been retirement benefits for municipal workers. This growth is driven mainly by investment losses in the pension funds and the enrichment of retirement benefits. As New York taxpayers have a critical interest in understanding the reasons behind the explosion in retirement benefit costs and what can be done to limit future liabilities, this report summarizes 10 facts about retirement benefits for New York employees.
Op Ed Pensions & Benefits
Pension Poison Pills
April 06, 2009This op-ed, released in conjunction with the report "The Explosion in Pension Costs: 10 Things New Yorkers Should Know About Retirement Benefits for New York City Employees," highlights facts that taxpayers should know about the cost of retirement benefits for New York City employees.
Letter State Budget
10 Do's and Don'ts for Spending the Federal Stimulus Funds
February 25, 2009This letter to the Legislature warns that the federal aid to New York is limited and temporary, suggests ten do's and don'ts for using the federal funds and closing the budget gap while avoiding harmful cuts and tax increases, and highlights possible allocation of the funds.
Op Ed Pensions & Benefits
State Can't Afford Overly Generous Pensions
January 31, 2009Written by CBC President Carol Kellermann and President and CEO of the Business Council of New York City Kenneth Adams, this op-ed outlines Governor David Paterson's proposed measures in response to the challenges associated with such a high-cost fringe benefit system.
Op Ed Pensions & Benefits
NYC's Out-Of-Control Labor Costs
January 12, 2009Written in conjunction with the report "Six-Figure Civil Servants: Average Compensation Cost Of New York City Public Employees," which showed that the average compensation costs of full-time City employees was $106,743 in the last fiscal year, this op-ed by CBC President Carol Kellermann suggests three steps to be taken immediately to avoid jeopardizing the City's economy and its services.
Report Pensions & Benefits
Six-Figure Civil Servants
January 08, 2009In fiscal year 2008, the average compensation cost per New York City full-time employee was $106,743; this figure represents a system out of sync with the private sector and an opportunity to limit the growth of the City's liability in the future while continuing to provide fair and adequate compensation to the City's employees. Three factors that have driven the growth in compensation among City employees are: 1) Pay increases are directly attributable to contract settlements with unions; 2) More generous terms of the health insurance benefits offered by the City, as compared to the private sector and other state and local governments; and 3) The benefit retirement plans offered by the City that lock in the City's future payouts to retirees based on the employee's pay, years of employment and age at retirement among other factors. CBC offers three recommendations in response to these factors.
Op Ed Pensions & Benefits
Time To Trim Pensions of City Workers? Yes.
June 10, 2006CBC commends Mayor Bloomberg's effort to curtail pension costs and explains the generosity of New York City's pension benefits in comparison to various peer groups.
Report Pensions & Benefits
Old Assumptions, New Realities
March 31, 2006This report summarizes a more detailed study prepared by CBC, "The Case for Redesigning Retirement Benefits for New York's Public Employees," released in 2005. For decades the popular image of government employment has involved the tradeoff of lower wages for job security and relatively generous retirement benefits. That image, while still widespread, is no longer the reality.


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Senior Research Fellow Biostatistics (Clinical biostatistician) – Specific Purpose Contract
Salary Scale: €63,125 - €65,032 p.a.
Further information for applicants and application material is available online from: http://www.ul.ie/hrvacancies/
The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 29th March 2017.
Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.
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A letter of introduction indicating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job description.
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Please email firstname.lastname@example.com if you experience any difficulties
Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.
The University is an equal opportunities employer and committed to selection on merit.


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The How
I delved a little into how I got to this point in the last post. Mainly, I found the courage to let us run out of basic household supplies, creating a necessity to figure out simpler and less toxic alternatives. And although some of those strategies have evolved over the years (i.e. I haven't been fully satisfied with window cleaners until I started using microfiber cloths), the basic strategy has been the same.
Even still, it took some digging to find the alternatives, and to convince myself I could do it. Below is a list of basic supplies and tools, along with some of my favorite resources. They're grouped by category, in case you are more of a cook and want to start there, or are ready for a switch in your beauty routine. Some of these things I've mentioned in previous posts, but hopefully this will be a nice one stop resource for you to find your passion and how to get there.
For Cleaning
Basic tools:
spray bottles (don't assume you need new ones...that window cleaner bottle might work just fine)
funnel (for stuff like laundry detergent)
microfiber cloths
old toothbrushes (soak in bleach or equivalent, wrap duct tape around the handle to mark it as a house cleaner rather than a tooth cleaner)
old plastic jars, containers, laundry detergent bottles, etc.
Basic supplies:
Baking soda
essential oils
for laundry detergent: borax, washing soda, Fels Naptha soap (borax is also a good multi-purpose cleaner; you should be able to find these products at your grocery, but they are also available online)
Favorite resources:
baking soda and vinegar books by Vicki Lansky
For Cooking
Basic tools:
multipurpose cookware such as a dutch oven, cast iron skillet, etc.
immersion blender (regular blender works fine but adds another step and more to clean)
jars for freezing sauces
Basic supplies:
A well stocked pantry is essential for a diet of whole, natural food. Having things on hand reduces the temptation to stop at a drive through or order pizza 3 or more times a week.
See here for a list of basic pantry items
As for our pantry, we keep supplies for bread baking and sauce making (canned tomatoes, sauce, etc.), as well as nuts, seeds, and dried fruit for snacks. We eat a lot of rice (many will tell you to stay away from white rice, but our time in Japan influenced our cooking dramatically), quinoa, and beans. We always have cheese, milk, and eggs on hand as well. We buy fresh fruits and veggies from an open air market, buying as locally and seasonally as possible.
Favorite resources:
Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day -my absolute favorite book in the kitchen. Once I realized I could bake bread, I was inspired to make other things from scratch as well.
Kitchen Stewardship -I use regular recipe search sites, like www.food.com and allrecipe.com, but my #1 is hands down the Kitchen Stewardship blog. It is full of great recipes, plus lots of educational articles, lists, and more. If you are really, truly ready to take the plunge, check out their handy chart for information, in categories, on what to eat and what to avoid. We don't follow it exactly (for instance, I still use canned tomatoes, corn, and black beans), but I've learned a lot from this simple tool.
For Personal Care
This is still new for me, but I can recommend this website as a place to start. You can search for your favorite products to see how safe they are, or you can browse a category to find something safe. The rating is based on the individual ingredients in the products reviewed. I've used it for sunscreen, shampoo, soap, and makeup.
So far, we have swapped out all our soap for castile (I like Dr Bronner's), I wash my face with oil and use jojoba oil as moisturizer. I make my own deodorant with baking soda, corn starch, and coconut oil.
Well, I hope that's a good start for you on your own journey. If you have any tips I haven't listed, feel free to share. I'm still learning too, so I'm always looking for good ideas.


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I'm interested in applying to UCD & RCSI this upcomming cycle, but I also plan on applying to U. Queensland and Flinders in Australia. Their schedule is staggered against the Atlantic bridge program such that their classes begin before most offers by Irish schools are sent out (decisions are due before the end of the year and classes begin in early Feb).
Does anybody have any advice for negotiating these conflicting application cycles? If I applied August 1st (or whenever apps open up), can I expect a response/decision by the end of the year?


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When junior quarterback Dylan Lemen needed to restart the Kenton Ridge offense late in the first half Friday night at Stebbins, he looked for classmate Calvin Dibert.
"We've had a special connection ever since eighth grade when I started playing," Dibert said.
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That's when Dibert gave up soccer. In his first middle school football game on a nearby field against Stebbins, he caught his first touchdown pass from Lemen.
"I just wanted something new and tried football to see how I liked it," Dibert said. "And I really liked it."
Good thing for the football Cougars.
On Friday, their early three-touchdown lead had been cut to a 12-point lead late in the first half and momentum had shifted. Then Lemen and Dibert shifted it back.
On three consecutive plays, Dibert, who is 6-foot-4 and 190 pounds, lined up wide on the right. All other receivers were on the left side. Dibert drew single coverage each time and Lemen knew what to do. The first two plays covered 36 and 31 yards. Lemen put the ball up high both times so Dibert could go get it. The third was a two-yard strike to the front corner of the end zone for the touchdown into Dibert's big hands.
The three-score lead was back (33-14) and the Cougars were on their way to a 47-14 nonconference victory.
"Calvin's a great wide receiver and our line's giving us great protection," Lemen said. "I'm just trying to get it out there to him. He can go up and get it — he makes us look good."
Lemen completed 12 of 20 passes for 167 passing yards and two touchdown passes to Dibert, who caught six passes for 118 yards. The Cougars rushed for 279 yards with Lemen and Carson gaining 110 each. Lemen scored on runs of 41, 14 and 6 yards. Jones scored on a 5-yard run, but his biggest play was a 95-yard touchdown on the opening kickoff.
"We preach so much to our kids about how important winning the kicking phase of the game is," Cougars coach Joel Marratta said. "And coming out finally taking an opening kickoff for a touchdown … we spend so much time on special teams and it finally paid off for us tonight. That was the spark we needed to get going."
The Cougars are 2-1 with wins over Carlisle and Stebbins after a 54-14 season-opening loss to Mechanicsburg.
"We had a few good scrimmages so we were rolling in there big-headed," Lemen said. "We needed an eye opener and that gave it to us."
Stebbins quarterback Austin Womack reminded the Cougars of that when he led two touchdown drives in the second quarter, connecting on a long pass to set up a short touchdown and throwing a 47-yard touchdown to Andre Snow.
"We're not world-beaters," Marratta said. "We were very uneven tonight. We let up, we got complacent, we got comfortable. We're not a good enough football team to be able to do that and let people in the backdoor and give them hope."
Stebbins (0-3) is coached by former Southeastern coach Greg Bonifay who is trying to build a program at a school where he previously served as an assistant. In his first season, he played a lot of freshmen and sophomores. This year a lot of sophomores are playing.
"We show signs of being a pretty good football team, and then we show signs of needing to work on things," he said. "Once we start doing all the little things right, we're going to be all right."


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Floral print available in two great color combinations. Gold -soft pastels mixed with soothing grays- or Magenta -vivid and happy brights.
Napkins come in sets of 6
Size: Napkins 22" x 22"; Runner 15" x 90"; Tablecloth 63" x 63", 63" x 84" and 63" x 108" and 63" Round(Tablecloths and runner in gold color only)
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The Texas Rangers cleaned house of some of their veteran catchers over the weekend, sending away both recently demoted Chris Gimenez and recently injury-free Geovany Soto to the Cleveland Indians and Oakland A's, respectively.
The biggest thing the pair of moves did was open things up for veteran Robinson Chirinos, the Rangers' de facto starting catcher for much of this season who has surprisingly taken charge behind the plate and has been an excellent defensive catcher.
But the pair of moves also opens up a window for prospect Tomas Telis, a 23-year-old under-the-radar prospect.
Telis has quietly done well in the minors, hitting .303 in Double-A Frisco before being sent up to Triple-A Round Rock, where he's really taken off. Telis is batting .406 since Aug. 15 and has hit .345 with three homers in his 139 Triple-A at-bats. Now, he'll get a shot to show what he has on the big-league level, most likely serving as a backup to Chirinos and a getting a couple of starts per week over the last month of the season.
Telis isn't the star that top prospect Jorge Alfaro, who was recently called up to Double-A, projects to be, but he's more solid and big-league ready right now, especially behind the plate. Alfaro is unquestionably the Rangers' future behind the plate, but that probably (ideally) doesn't come until 2016, so a solid showing from Telis could mean a big-league roster spot in 2015.


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Feeling the Brunt of the Economic Trend, Operators Find Alternative Revenue Sources to Increase Cash Flow
Even in the best of times, it's no easy feat to keep a nightclub or bar in the black financially, and the recent economic slump is compounding the issue.
Today, management must do more with less — simply because fewer customers are coming through the door and are spending less once inside, meaning success is measured not in the maintenance of market share and meeting profit targets, but in a brand's ability to hang on and weather the storm.
With this survival strategy top of mind in many areas of the country, some owner/operators are attempting to gain control of their bottom line through budget cuts and scaling back or eliminating line cost items, from personnel to music to advertising and promotions. Rather than cutting costs where the house can ill afford it, however, others are solving their deficit problems by creating new revenue streams within the four walls of their establishments.
Not only does the additional cash flow strategy avert the possibility of turning off customers accustomed to the atmosphere and service they get at their favorite watering holes, but it amounts to a permanent solution to a temporary problem that can add to the overall guest experience and contribute a pretty penny to any concept's profit picture over time.
Friendly Territory
These days, entrepreneurs are finding the means to extra income flow in some familiar places. Long a fixture in nightlife, jukeboxes have been moneymakers and patron magnets in bar and club settings for more than half a century. And today, with new technology and functions galore, they are bigger players than ever, offering enhanced credits that can accrue to the house from the coins, bills and credit card transactions that keep the music coming.
At Fish Head Cantina in Halethorpe, Md., owner Scott Fisher saw his earnings from the jukebox increase threefold with the installation of a state-of-the-art TouchTunes system five years ago. The system offers hundreds of thousands songs and easy, remote access from vendor-provided video game screens at the bar.
"We had the old-fashioned coin-operated jukeboxes when I came in about six years ago," Fisher says. His Baltimore-area bar/club/eatery draws a diverse crowd ranging in age from 21 to 50 with its variety of sports activities and live music offerings. "What was in the jukebox was what was in it, and trying to get the guy out to change the tunes was a pain in the butt."
The digital jukebox he installed five years ago gives his customers instant access to a huge library of music via high-speed Internet technology that is updated and augmented automatically. "The beautiful thing is, the busier the jukebox gets, the longer customers are going to have to stay to hear their song. Sometimes they have to wait two hours to hear their song, and they will."
Although he earns a percentage of the income derived from each play, Fisher says the real opportunity to profit lies in the add-on sales that accrue as a result of having a jukebox. "The longer they stay, the more money they spend. It is a beautiful thing when they stay — especially these days in a tough economy."
If the actual and residual sales that result from having a digital jukebox in place are not enough, Robert Greenberg, TouchTunes' chief marketing officer and senior vice president of digital media, says other TouchTunes offerings go even farther. One such offering is Barfly, which presents sports and entertainment content on high-definition screens in bar and club locations. "Barfly provides a screen within a screen, and the most compelling thing is that venues can promote themselves and generate income from advertisers."
Other systems also provide for customized promotions. A soon-to-be-launched ad management feature from jukebox provider AMI Entertainment Network will allow venues to run location-branded advertising on its digital jukeboxes, says Mike Nickerson, vice president of advertising for the Bristol, Pa., music company.
"Let's say that Tuesday night is softball league night," Nickerson says, "and you want your patrons to come in and drink $5 pitchers of beer and eat chicken wings. This allows you to promote the event on-screen with logos and templates.
"Running these ads on your screen in the bar can increase sales by up to 20 percent. If you've over-ordered chicken wings, you can create an ad and blow through them before they go bad on you."
The Color of Money
ATMs are another fixture of bars and clubs that serve as a virtual cash conduit flowing directly back into the till of an establishment, while also providing convenience to patrons.
The four Moneytree ATM machines located at the Flora-Bama Lounge & Package in Pensacola, Fla., are put to good use by customers who stop by for a beverage after work, on busy weekends or during special events such as the venue's annual Mullet Toss contest. At $3 per transaction in extra income for the iconic establishment that opened in its present Gulf beach location in 1964, the alternative cash windfall definitely comes in handy to manager Susan Poston. "We do make money off of our ATM machines, and it definitely helps," she says.
But the monetary benefits of having ATMs are not limited to the transaction fees, Poston adds. "People still use credit cards at the Flora-Bama, but on big weekends, we don't have that option because credit card transactions are too time-consuming for the bartenders. The ATMs greatly facilitate service at the bar and result in higher sales at the end of a busy night."
Getting paid in cash for a round of drinks or dinner means venues do not have to wait to receive reimbursements from credit card companies or pay the 2.5 percent or more per transaction charge merchants do, says Wayne Young, marketing engineer for Digital Network Solutions, the manufacturer of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.'s Moneytree ATMs. "The difference is that with credit card transactions, the owner pays a fee, whereas with an ATM machine you would essentially make a profit off of a transaction."
For the operator who wants to add a new source of revenue to an establish ment without a major upfront cash outlay, few income-generating sources can match the possibilities of electronic and online video games.
Consistently ranked at or near the top in terms of the steady stream of greenbacks it provides, according to Play Meter and RePlay magazines, Golden Tee Live 2010's online version and the stand-alone offline Golden Tee Unplugged can produce $150 per week per unit for owners at no added cost to the establishment, says Gary Colabuono, marketing director at Incredible Technologies, which markets the popular game systems.
"The return on investment for the owner is huge because he is not putting out any cash," Colabuono explains. "Typically, the Golden Tee machine is purchased and maintained by an amusement operator who places it at a bar or club and splits the income with the owner. The owner's part of the investment is the real estate taken up by the Golden Tee unit and the power."
One owner who wouldn't want to give up the income he derives from video games is Steve Alberts of Duffy's Sports Pub in Palatine, Ill. Alberts, a five-year veteran of the sports bar trade, employs an array of poker video and other popular bar-top games in his arsenal of video entertainment, including three Golden Tee games.
"It brings in new customers all the time," Alberts says. "Especially when they update the courses and roll them out each October for the millions of players who play the game. Not including when guys come in for tournaments, my Golden Tee games can make me $1,200 to $1,500 a week."
And for every dollar that comes Alberts' way via his share of the video game revenue, Colabuono says the owner can count on $4 to $5 more from food and beverage sales. "Let's say that a game grosses $300 in a week. The traditional split is 50/50, so when the weekly collection is made, the amusement operator gives the location $150, but our research tells us that the same players have spent an additional $600 on food and beverage, so the location has grossed a total of $750 on the games."
The prospect of such additional dollars is attractive, but any operator considering adding gaming or music systems or other machines to their venue must consider the cost of the equipment, installation, power, maintenance, revenue structure and even the real estate involved. Savvy operators who do their homework and invest in the systems and services that meet their guests' needs and preferences while also delivering additional profits to the bottom line will tap into a double-whammy that will likely will carry them through these tough times and generate even greater revenues in the next, hopefully more prosperous, era. While an electronic system as an alternative source of revenue may have a hefty upfront cost, its potential paybacks can be a blessing in today's market. NCB


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Every morning I walk past the small, family-run seafood stores of Sheung Wan jammed packed with dried delicacies from the sea. Under harsh fluorescent lights, glass jars proudly display larger than life sea cucumber and abalone whilst fish maw dangles from the ceiling. The smell that wafts onto the street is pungent and distinct. Most days, I'm intrigued and intimidated in equal measure. That is, until recently when I mustered up the courage to enter Tung Hing Tai Kee, one of the oldest dried seafood stores in Hong Kong.
Located on Des Voeux Road West near the Sai Ying Pun boarder, Tung Hing Tai Kee has been trading for 97 years and, much like the dried seafood industry itself, has survived a formidable amount of challenges. Over the past century, two world wars disrupted trade routes and demand as the country struggled with recessions. In the last couple of decades a shift to fast-food threatened to make dried seafood not only irrelevant but worse of all, uncool. And finally, since the Chinese handover, gentrification has pushed out stores to a handful of remaining neighbourhoods.
Yet unphased is Mr Leung: proud proprietor, dried seafood guru and passionate tradition-keeper. In fact, he's optimistic. Starting at the tender age of 14 as an apprentice to his father, Mr Leung has been in the game for 60 years and has seen it all. As we chatted away with the help of a trusty translator, the store was filled with elderly ladies stocking up in preparation for their new year feasts. He told me some have been frequenting the store since before he was born; initially as toddlers accompanying their grandparents and now as seasoned customers themselves. However his optimism is driven by a new breed of customers who are flocking to this store. It seems that the young, upwardly mobile Hong Konger's obsession with food spans far beyond the new fancy Michelin-starred restaurants and trendy hipster joints. More than ever, young Hong Konger's are being drawn to their roots including their ancestor's love affair with dried seafood, experimenting with traditional dishes at home.
Image: Mr Leung's love of tradition sees him maintain his accounts in thick books written in Chinese calligraphy.
"Hong Kong is changing rapidly and traditions are being lost, many young people see this as a simple way of maintaining a link to our heritage. The elderly enjoy showing the younger generation how to incorporate the ingredients into everyday cooking. It gives them a point of connection" - Mr Leung.
I was inspired. Browsing the store, I asked Mr Leung what I'd most likely enjoy and what on earth I could make that wasn't completely beyond my culinary limits. He shook his head empathically and selected five of his most 'gwelio-friendly' ingredients whilst his business partner walked into a back room and surfaced carrying a dog-eared note book filled with family recipes. My translator copied out the carefully chosen selection whilst I was invited to eat lunch out back with the staff. Mr Leung's chef had prepared a feast of dried mushrooms, oysters and sea cucumbers stewed in thick sauces and vegetables. I sat down on a cardboard box, amongst his team and a wandering ginger cat, took a deep breath and tucked into a sea cucumber smothered in sauce. The verdict? Unexpectedly delicious.
Dried Seafood: A Very Brief History
Popular in southern coastal Chinese provinces with a strong fishing industry such as Ganghzou and Hong Kong, drying was a perfect way to preserve and extend the shelf-life of fish. For many years fish was the dominant product in stores. However, as disposable incomes grew, the focus shifted to seafood which is sold and bought in "Catty" (1 Catty is equivalent to approximately 600 grams). Free from preservatives and additives, good old-fashioned natural sunshine is the only ingredient used in the drying process. In fact, it preserves flavours so effectively and efficiently that it has gone unchanged in centuries. The drying process concentrates the flavours of the produce so expect items like dried oysters and abalones to pack quite a punch! According to Chinese Traditional Medicine (TCM), many of the products are considered to have health benefits so incorporating them in everyday cooking is considered a way to maintain good health.
Top 5 Recommended Delicacies for Beginners
Giogi or Wolf Berries
- Where does it come from? China (Ning Xiang)
- Why eat it? Potent source of vitamin A and rich in antioxidants, in fact it has more beta-carotene than carrots. Used in TCM to improve eyesight and blood production as well as promote youthful-looking skin. It reinforces the liver, invigorates the kidneys and replenishes vital essence, or 'jing'.
- How much does it cost? Approximately $70 per catty
- Palate friendliness score: High. Sprinkle some on your cereals and salads asap!
Image: Gioji or Wolf Berries
Shitake Mushroom
- Where does it come from? Japan, Korea and China
- Why eat it? High iron and fibre, it assists with cholesterol reduction and protects against cardiovascular diseases. It's good source of anti-oxidants, including manganese, selenium and zinc and may help with the prevention of prostate, breast and colon cancer.
- How much does it cost? $100-400 per catty. The Japanese varieties are the most expensive.
- Palate friendliness score: High. Adds robustness to a dish.
Image: Japanese Dried Mushroom (Shitake Mushrooms)
Fish Maw
- Where does it comes from? Fish Maw is the swim bladder which enables a fish to maintain its buoyancy. Sourced from India, Pakistan, China (South China Sea), Nigeria (Lake Chad) and the fresh water rivers of Panama in Central America.
- Why eat it? It's high in collage making it good for the joints and the high viscosity gel protein is excellent for the skin. It's rich in calcium and according to TCM nourishes 'yin', replenishes the kidneys and assists with anaemia.
- How much does it cost? $400-30,000 per catty. The age and type of fish influences price dramatically with some collectors having aged fish maw which is priceless.
- Palate friendliness score: High. Very mild taste, gelatinous consistency is great for soups.
Image: Aged Dried Fish Maw
Dry Scallop
- Where does it comes from? Japan (Hokkaido), China (Qingdao)
- Why eat it? It's a good source of protein, calcium phosphate, potassium and magnesium. It is also high in zinc and vitamins such as A, B and D.
- How much does it cost? The price depends on the source, the size and whether the scallop is broken. Chinese scallops are usually cheaper at $200 per catty compared to $650-1350 for Japanese scallops.
- Palate friendliness score: High. Similar in taste to a fresh scallop, although much more intense.
Image: Dried Whole Japanese Scallop
Sea Cucumber
- Where does it comes from? Japan (Kanto and Kanshai), Australia, USA (West Coast), China (Liaodong Peninsula), Fiji, Guam, Okinawa, Yemen and Indonesia
- Why eat it? In TCM, it is known to nourish the blood and vital essence 'jing' as well as tonify the kidneys. It has anti-bacterial properties, is very low in fat and has no cholesterol.
- How much? $800-10,000 per catty, depending on the source. Japanese sea cucumbers are the most expensive due to the delicate texture.
- Palate friendliness score: Medium. It's extremely mild in flavour and absorbs the flavour of the sauce it's cooked in. However it is somewhat creepy looking.
Image: Dried Sea Cucumber
- Where does it comes from? Japan (Province of Aomori, Iwate), Australia (Tasmania), Mexico and South Africa
- Why eat it? It's a good source of iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin E, thiamin, magnesium and is rich in Omega fatty acids. In TCM, it is consider to boost the detoxifying capacity of the liver and was used as an aphrodisiac to enhance sexual energy for many years.
- How much does it cost? $1,500-20,000 per catty, depending on the source, size and texture.
- Palate friendliness score: Medium. Rather strong flavour.
Image: Dried Abalone
Simple Palate Friendly Recipes To Try At Home
Black Fungi and Wolfberry Salad
- 30g of black fungi
- Half a handful of giogi or wolf berry
- 1 tablespoon of shredded ginger
- 1.5 tablespoons of sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon of Chinese vinegar
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- Soak the black fungi for about 30-40 minutes. When it is soft, remove the hard root and tear into bite-size pieces
- Wash the wolf berries well and drain
- Bring a pan of water to boil, pour in the black fungi, wolf berries and ginger. Boil for about 1 minute and then drain well
- Add seasoning to taste (ideally made 24 hours prior and refrigerated)
- Mix with sesame oil right before serving on the table
Image: Black Fungi and Wolfberry Salad
Traditional Stewed Mushroom
- 1/4 catty of dried mushrooms
- 4-5 slices of ginger
- 3 trunks of spring onion
- 2 cups of water
- 2 tablespoons spoons of oyster sauce
- 20g of rock sugar
- Soak the mushroom overnight (minimum 6-8 hours) in water that is at room temperature. Wash and squeeze the mushrooms until the water runs clear, then drain well.
- In a pan on medium heat, heat up 2 tablespoons of oil, sauté the ginger slices, add the mushrooms and sauté for a further 30 seconds. Pour in 2 cups of water and the spring onion, bring the water boil, then simmer on low heat for 30-45 minutes (depending on the thickness of the mushrooms) until soft.
- Check the water level. The remaining water should be covering the mushrooms and have thickened slightly. Remove the ginger and spring onion from the pot, then add the oyster sauce and rock sugar.
- Mix well and continue cook in low heat until all the rock sugar is melted. Thicken the sauce by adding a little corn starch if necessary. Taste the sauce and adjust the saltiness and sweetness to preference.
Image: Traditional Stewed Mushroom
Corn in Cream Style Soup with Fish Maw
- 1/4 catty of sanded popped fish maw
- 1 can of corn in cream style
- Soup base: 1/2 cup of chicken broth + 1/2 cup of water + 1 egg beaten
- 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil
- 1/6 cup of corn starch solution
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Bring 4 cups of water to boil in a pot with 2-3 slice of ginger. Add the fish maw and use a pair of chopsticks to immense them into the boiling water. Depending on the texture and kind of the fish maw you use, it may take 8-20 minutes to soften the fish maw. Once you find the fish maw has softened cover the lid of the pot immediately and leave it to cool for 20-30 minutess. After it has cooled, remove it from the pot and rinse under water. Cut into bite size pieces.
- In a separate pot, bring the soup base to boil, add the cut fish maw and empty a can of corn in cream style into the mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Thicken it with the corn starch solution
- Mix the beaten egg into the soup quickly and thoroughly, drizzle in a little sesame oil.
Foodie Tip! If you want a slightly more affordable option substitute the fish more for Sand Popped Fish Maw. It's easier to prepare and only 180-400 HKD per catty.
Image: Corn in Cream Style Soup with Fish Maw
Sauteed Honey Peas Topped with Shredded Dry Scallop
- 300g of honey peas
- 3 pieces of dried scallop (soaked until soft)
- 2 thin slices of ginger
- 3/4 tablespoons of ginger juice
- 3/4 tablespoons of Shaoxing wine
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/3 tablespoon sesame oil
- A pinch of pepper
- 1/6 cup of corn starch solution
- In a pan, add 1/2 cup of water, 3/4 tablespoons of ginger juice and Shaoxing wine. Place the soaked scallops on a steaming rack above and steam for 30 mins. Leave it to cool and then shred into small fragments. Keep the water separately.
- Cook the honey peas in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain well.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded scallop with the water in the steaming pan and the sauce listed.
- Pour the entire mixture in a pan and bring it to boil, thickening the sauce with corn starch solution. Keep warm.
- In a separate pan, add some oil and sauté the 2 slices of ginger. Add the drained honey peas and sauté on high for 1-2 minutes. Place the honey peas on a dish and pour the warm scallop sauce over the top.
Sauteed Honey Peas Topped with Shredded Dry Scallop
The Store: Tung Hing Tai Kee 同興泰記
Address: G/F, 178-180 Des Voeux Road West, Sheung Wan
Established 1919, Tung Hing Tai Kee is one of the oldest and most reputable dried goods shops in all of Hong Kong. Selling specialty dried seafood, mushrooms, berries and during winter dried meats, the store is renowned for the quality of their products and reliable prices. The recipes featured were kindly offered by Mr Leung and his team.


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Paramount has released a new trailer for director Marc Forster's (Quantum of Solace) zombie apocalypse film World War Z. The film stars Brad Pitt as a United Nations employee who traverses the globe in a race to stop a growing Zombie pandemic that threatens to put an end to humanity. This trailer does a better job at humanizing Pitt's character as a family man as well as hinting at the plot arc he'll have to follow. While the CG still looks a bit suspect, the zombie hordes of World War Z have proven to be not only resilient but rather resourceful in getting around.
Hit the jump to watch the trailer. The film stars Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Matthew Fox, James Badge Dale, and David Morse. World War Z opens on June 21, 2013.
Click over to Apple to watch in HD.
Here's the synopsis for World War Z:
The story revolves around United Nations employee Gerry Lane (Pitt), who traverses the world in a race against time to stop the Zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatening to decimate humanity itself. Enos plays Gerry's wife Karen Lane; Kertesz is his comrade in arms, Segen.


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