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Anatomy & Physiology: Endocrine System
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a chemical substance that is carried by the circulation from and endocrine gland in one part of the body to another part of the body where it exerts a specific observable effect
2 types of hormones
steroid hormones (made from fat), protein hormones(made from amino acids)
hormone-like substances
similar to hormones but not "exactly" like them. May mimic them to a certain extent like tofu(soybean) or certain clovers.. contains estrogen-like compound.
how hormones work
1. Leaves gland and enters bloodstream 2. Reaches "target tissue" 3. Binds to "receptor sites" 4. A specific response occurs in the cell
Master gland
Pituitary gland
Pituitary gland
Controls other glands in the body by secreting hormones that either turn them on or off.
Connects pituitary gland to the ventral portion of the brain. Sends releasing factors or inhibitory factors to the pituitary gland by direct blood vessels
Positive feedback
If levels of a particular hormone are low in the blood the hypothalmus senses this and tells the pituitary to send out releasing factors which turn on the gland that makes that particular hormone.
Negative feedback
If hormone levels are found to be too high the hypothalamus tells the pituitary to send out inhibitory factors which tell the gland that makes the hormone to stop producing so much.
anterior lobe of the pituitary gland- produces 7 hormones
Posterior lobe of the pituitary gland- produces 2 hormones
Growth Hormone (GH)
Stimulates growth of body cells, especially bone and muscle. Causes protein synthesis and prevents protein breakdown. Increases milk production in cattle (bST).
Stimulates cortex of the adrenal glands to make cortisol/ cortisone which is needed in stressful situations
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Stimulates the thyroid gland in the neck to make thyroid hormones
Stimulates milk production in females. Released in response to nursing offspring
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Causes follicles with eggs in them on the ovaries to grow near estrus cycles and make estrogen. Stimulates sperm production in males.
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Causes follicles on ovaries to rupture (ovulation). If not enough released some follicles don't ovulate and turn into "cysts." Stimulates testosterone production in testes in males.
Causes color change in reptiles, fish and amphibians to allow them to blend into their enviroment.
Anti-diuretic Hormone (ADH or vasopressin)
Makes collection ducts in kidney absorb more water from the urine to conserve water in the body.
Oxytocin (Pitocin)
Stimulates smooth muscle to contract. Helps in birthing process/ expel placenta. Uterus for sperm movement cranially. Udder for milk letdown.
Adrenal Glands
Near hilus of kidneys. Has a cortex and medulla like the kidney.
Cortex Hormones
Steroid hormones- made from cholesterol, are essential for life.
cortisol (natural), prednisone, cortisone, dexamethasone (synthetic). Increase blood sugar levels. Decrease inflammation. Helpful in times of stress to maintain homeostasis.
Aldosterone - Made in response to renin-angiotensin when water needs to be conserved. Causes sodium retention n PCT and water follows.
Male hormones- testosterone. Made by both sexes. Ratio of male to female hormones is improtant for sex drive in females
Cushing's Disease
Hyperadrenocorticism- too many hormones especially cortisol. Pot belly, thirst, appetite, urination, weight gain.
Addison's Disease
Hypoadrenocorticism- Not enough hormones. Low blood sugar, weak, shake, V/D, easily stressed.
Medullary Hormones
Catecholamines -Epinephrine/ Adrenaline, Norepinephrine. Fight or flight hormones. Needed daily to handle "stress."
Thyroid Gland
Consists of 2 lobes often connected with a band of tissue. Fluid filled "follicles" make T3 and T4.
Tri-iodothyronine, the active hormone of the thyroid gland.
Thyroxine, the hormone of the thyroid gland that is usually measured in the lab.
T3 and T4
Exert a lot of control over metabolism. 1. Absorption and use of glucose 2. Synthesis of protein 3. Synthesis of cholesterol 4. Heat production 5. Need for normal growth and reproduction.
(Dogs and Humans). Lethargic, cold intolerance, weight gain, hair loss "rat tail," thick greasy skin, metal dullness, reproductive problems. Treat with T4.
(Cats and Humans) Fast metabolism, thin, tachycardia, hyperactive, bulging eyes (humans). Treat with surgery, radioactive Iodine, drugs- Tapazole.
Enlargement of thyroid. Due to excessive stimulation of thyroid gland by pituitary due to iodine deficiency. Due to tumor, due to excess iodine in diet.
Parathyroid gland
On or near edges of thyroid glands (4 total). Make parathormone (PTH)- increases blood calcium. Stimulates osteoclasts to remove Ca+ from bones. Increases GI absorption of Ca++. Increases renal absorption.q
Exocrine function- amylase, lipase and trypsin. Endocrine function- Islets of Langerhans.
Alpha cells. Works opposite of insulin. Works to break down glycogen in liver to raise bood sugar levels when fasting or inappetance
Beta cells- forces glucose into cells for energy after we eat. Stimulates glycogen formation. Released in response to a rise in blood glucose after a meal. Not depended on pituitary gland.
Diabetes Mellitus
P/U & P/D due to loss of glucose in urine. Juvenile and Adult onset.
Located in caudo-ventral neck area near base of heart. Seen in young animals, tends to atrophy with age. Makes hormones needed for normal develpoment of cellular immunity and WBC function.
Pineal Body
Gland on the top of the brain. Makes melatonin at night. Helpful in nocturnal (especially reptiles) animals for night activity. Decreases gonad activity in winter.
length of day
Long-day breeders (spring and summer)
Short-day breeders (fall and winter)
Sex Glands
Testes, Ovaries and Uterus
Interstitial cells make testosterone/sperm when stimulated by FSH and LH from the pituitary gland.
Leads to secondary sex characteristics. Voice change, heavy bones, thick neck, muscle development, sperm formation, sex drive.
Make estrogen and follicle cells around egg.
Gives female body shape, mammary development, signs of estrus.
Corpus Luteum
Yellow body. Makes progesterone after egg as left follicle
Quiets uterus to prepare it for the fertilized egg. Stops further heat cycles if pregnant. Maintains pregnancy.Causes mammary development for milk production.
Hormone made by ovaries and uterus for pregnant animals. Blood tests for pregnancy in *****es after 21st day of pregnancy. Levels increase near parturition. Relaxes cervix, vagina, ligaments around birth canal- absorb more water.
Human chorionic gonadotrophin-- Urine pregnancy test kits.
Pregnant mare serum gonadotrophin - Made by endometrial cups in uterus of pregnant mare.
Estrone Sulfate
Found in blood of pregnant mare > 90 days with a healthy placenta/live fetus.
Many types made by different organs. Hormone of inflammation.
PG F 2 alpha
Made by non-pregnant uterus to start another heat cycle. Man made now also to help manipulate heat cycles. Causes luteolysis so progesterone levels drom and the hypothalamus senses it and causes the pituitary gland to release FSH
Made by the kidney to stimulate RBC formation in the bone marrow.
Stimulates pancreatic, bile and duodenal secretion of fluids to mix with ingesta
Stimulates pancreas to make enzymes
Stimulates the gall bladder to contract and send bile into the duodenum.
Cushing's Disease
Addison's Disease


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Between Monday the 8th of May and Sunday the 14th of May, 2017, the Cobourg Police Service responded to approximately 166 calls for service, including:
Suspicious persons, Police Information, Domestic Disputes, Community Service events, Police Assistance, Traffic Complaints, Drugs, Unwanted Persons, Neighbor Disputes, Harassments, Alarms, Motor Vehicle Collisions, Noise Complaints, Thefts,
Frauds, Mischief, Assaults, Property, By-Law, Family disputes, Warrants, Mental Health, Missing Persons and more.
Here are examples of the calls attended throughout the week:
Monday May 8th
• Police attended an address in the east end of town in report of a domestic dispute. Police arrested 1 person for mischief and breach of a court order. This person was held for a bail hearing.
• Police were called in report of an impaired driver on Division St. Police located the vehicle and discovered the poor driving was a result of the driver eating while driving. No alcohol detected. The male was cautioned for his poor driving.
• Police attended an address on Darcy St in report of a Break and Enter that had occurred throughout the day. A number of items were taken including a vehicle that was later recovered. Police continue to investigate.
Tuesday May 9th
• At approximately 5:40am Police responded to the intersection of Elgin St and Division St in report of a vehicle fire. Police arrived and learned a vehicle had mechanical problems that caused a small fire. No charges laid, vehicle had to be towed from the road.
• Police responded to the area of Division and Swayne St in report of a female causing a disturbance. When Police arrived they located an intoxicated female who was arrested and released with charge when sober.
Wednesday May 10th
• Police attended a University Ave address in response to an alarm call. When Police arrived it was learned that the alarm was false. No Police action was required.
• Police were called to an address on Burnham St in report of a break and enter. Police attended and learned that the home was broken into the day before the event was reported. Two rings, two necklaces and an amount of cash was taken during the entry. Police are continuing to investigate
• During the afternoon hours Police were called to the area of 500 Division St in report of an assault that had just occurred. Following a Police investigation a female was arrested and charged with Assault.
Thursday May 11
• Police assisted paramedics with a male who was experiencing some mental health issues. The male was transported to the hospital where he received care.
• Police were contacted in regards to a missing elderly female. After a brief search the female was located in the downtown core in good health going for a walk.
• Police attended the Cobourg pier in report of a group of youths climbing the lighthouse. When Police attended they located 4 males who were cautioned and moved along. No damage to the lighthouse was noted.
Friday May 12th
• A citizen of Cobourg received a telephone call from a person stating they were calling from the Canadian Revenue Agency requesting money. The citizen did provide the caller with credit card information but cancelled the card after learning this was a fraud. The caller was not out any money.
• Police attended a residence in the east end of Cobourg and kept the peace while property was recovered from the home.
• Police attended the Tim Hortons on Division St in report of a suspicious acting male. Police arrived and located an intoxicated male who was cooperative with Police. The male was taken home and left in the care of family members.
Saturday May 13th
• Police responded to two animal complaints involving coyotes in the east end of Cobourg Police arrived and were unable to locate the animals. No action was required.
• Police were made aware of a female that had failed to check in with friends at a pre-arranged time. Police located the female in good health. The female had just forgotten to contact her friends.
Sunday May 14th
• During the early morning hours Police conducted a vehicle stop on Darcy St after they spotted a vehicle driving with no lights on. Following a roadside investigation the driver was issued a 3 day driving suspension for driving with a blood alcohol level greater than 50mg of alcohol. The driver was also issued a number of other provincial offences notices.
• Police were called to attend a nursing home in report of an unwanted guest. When Police arrived it was learned that the unwanted person left prior to Police attending.
• Police attended an address in the east end of town to conduct a well-being check on a female. Police located the female who was in good health.

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Newly-created Milwaukee County Mental Health Board hosts its first meeting
WAUWATOSA (WITI) — Rep. Joe Sanfelippo (R-New Berlin) and Senator Leah Vukmir (R-Wauwatosa) gave a welcoming address Thursday morning, July 17th to the Milwaukee County Mental Health Board (MCMHB). The MCMHB held its first meeting Thursday at the Milwaukee County Mental Health Complex.
The MCMHB was created under 2013 WI Act 203 and is comprised of 13 members who are mental health professionals, advocates, consumers and academics. They will be responsible for redesigning the program for the delivery of mental health services in Milwaukee County.
"Today is a great day for individuals suffering with mental health issues and their family members," said Senator Leah Vukmir.
"Milwaukee County has had a seriously substandard mental health program for decades. While the problems have been well documented in a number of studies and investigative reports, local politicians who were entrusted with setting the policy for the delivery of these vital services have largely ignored the problem," Rep. Joe Sanfelippo said.
Until the creation of the MCMHB, the policy setting responsibility for the notoriously problem-plagued program rested with the Milwaukee County Board. While studies dating back over 20 years have recommended medical professionals trained for the delivery of this highly specialized service replace politicians as the policy makers, the Milwaukee County Board repeatedly ignored those recommendations.
Governor Walker made reforming mental health services in Wisconsin a priority for his administration this past session. That finally opened the door to reforming the worst mental health program in the state.
2013 Senate Bill 565, which later became 2013 WI Act 203, was authored by Rep. Joe Sanfelippo and Senator Leah Vukmir. Senate Bill 565 passed both the State Assembly and the State Senate with an overwhelming 122-1 bipartisan vote.
"Thanks to Governor Walker's steadfast commitment to improving mental health services, individuals suffering with mental illness will finally have a patient-centered program that places the priority for decision making solely on what is best for the patients," Sanfelippo said.


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text: Brighten up your winter week-end by visiting the Camellia Show at the Atlanta Botanical Garden in Day Hall on Saturday, February 16th, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 17th, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission to the show is free with your ABG entry. This beautiful display of blooms is sponsored by the North Georgia Camellia Society, a member of the American Camellia Society. The North Georgia Camellia Society meets the second Monday evening, September to May. Meetings are held at the Atlanta Botanical Garden.


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Writer: Pamela Carter
Director: Stewart Laing
Reviewer: Cormac O'Brien
Upon entering the Peacock and discovering that the lobby is no longer a bar but has been converted into a meticulously curated exhibition that recounts the rôle that one Paul Bright – a maverick young theatre maker – played in Glasgow's 1990 stint as European City of Culture, you realise that all is not what it seems with this show.
Once seated, and Untitled Projects' Paul Bright's Confessions of a Justified Sinner starts, the audience bears witness to a two-hour multi-media monologue delivered by George Anton. Anton is a skilled actor who informs us that he's giving not a performance but a presentation. And that's exactly the part he plays – dressed like a hip university lecturer he delivers a keynote address perfectly suited to an academic conference. Anton emotively tells the tale of his erstwhile friend, Paul Bright, a talented young theatre maker in 1980s Scotland who, after becoming obsessed with James Hogg's 1824 novel The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner, manages to secure a large grant from the Scottish Arts Council to stage six pivotal episodes from the book at various locations around Scotland over an extended period of time. Of course, the follies of youth and a fondness for alcohol and chemicals intervene, and Bright's project falls apart. He disappears from the Scots theatre world never to be heard of again, until his death in an obscure Belgian hospital in 2010. A cautionary tale then, about a misunderstood artist who couldn't find his place in the world.
Nothing new here then, you think – at first anyway. But you soon realise that something else is happening; that there's another jigsaw to be pieced together. Primarily through Anton's nuanced flexibility as a performer as he eerily delivers lines such as "I'm very persuasive" and "acting is telling lies and getting away with it" – coupled with tiny anomalies in the home-movies that he plays – it suddenly dawns upon you that there's a strong likelihood that Paul Bright never existed. A bit further along, and you begin to think the whole thing is an elaborately constructed hoax.
And that's when this show takes on a whole new resonance – what's the agenda here, then, if this highly charged memorial to a misunderstood artist is one big lie? Is it a critique of collective cultural memory and commemoration? Is it questioning the stories we tell each other, and the narratives we construct to make sense of the world and those who occupy it? Or, is it satirically poking holes in the current spate of documentary theatre that is oh-so-seriously doing the rounds in Ireland and the UK? Or is it all of those things?
This is a very unusual show in that it's not all that enjoyable to watch – its about forty minutes too long, and the tale of Paul Bright wasn't, for this reviewer anyway, all that interesting. But afterwards, yes, that's when the show starts to work as a piece of theatre that questions the unquestioned authority we give to social and cultural narratives and the porous borders between the real and the imaginary.
This is a show where the pleasure lies in the after effects.
Photo courtesy of Dublin Theatre Festival. Runs until October 11th.


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Craft and Chatter
Bring along your knitting, crochet, sewing or any craft you wish to bring with you for an evening of chatting, crafting and wine. If you don't have a craft, come along and learn one!
All WI ladies welcome.
The next meeting is on Tuesday, 12th November at 7:30pm.
Venue: Wendy Bennett's House
Please confirm if you are going along. As per usual, bring anything you would like to work on or just come for the chatty bit.
For venue address please contact firstname.lastname@example.com
Don't forget, you can get 10% off
at Closs & Hamblin (previously known as C&H Fabrics) with your WI card
Dates for your Diary
Tuesday, 10th December 2019


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So if you have read my last two articles, you are now ready to start shopping for a new system. Use the following list of questions to help direct your thoughts and questions for the vendors. As we stated in the first article, choosing a POS system based on a recommendation from someone else is not always the best approach. Their business may be a better fit overall for the software that they are recommend. As for buying from a sale presentation, those are always designed to highlight the strength of the product. In our practice, we try not to recommend a solution that might be ideal, but all off the shelf software is a compromise with cost generally being a big factor in the equation. Remember when considering costs, there are hard costs, (the software, the hardware, etc), but there is also a cost of not having the best software for the job. Sure, a software like Square is easy to implement and inexpensive, but if it doesn't meet your business needs, then all you have done is replace your old cash register with a newer fancier cash register. So with that in mind, here is a list of items to consider when evaluating Point of Sale Systems.
Inventory Management
- What type of inventory do you have? Is it serialized, what about matrix inventory (inventory that has the same item that varies by size and/or color) What does your matrix look like? Is it one dimension, two or three. At example of a three dimension matrix would be something like shoes. Think size, color and width.
- What is your purchasing workflow, do you use reorder points, what about min-max. Does the software you are looking make suggestions on what to order based on sales?
- How about the receiving workflow? One of the biggest issues I see with a number of tablet based software is they don't have a way to receive which means that they are really not tracking inventory.
Sales Management
- How fast can you to make a sale? Does the system support bar codes and bar code printing? Bar codes is the fastest and most accurate way of ringing a sale. What about Multiple tenders. Can I split the ticket payment? Can I easily email a receipt?
- What about special orders. How do you handle payment for special orders? Does the system generate a purchase order automatically for special orders
End of day and Reporting
- What sort of reports can you get from the system? I have seen a number of system that can't product a Z-out report, a standard report for even the lowly cash register. What about till management. Keeping track of cash is critical to a retailer. What about best sellers or inventory aging reports? In future columns, we will talk about slow moving items and how to handle those dogs.
- How does the system connect to your accounting software? Nothing worst that having to hand key information into your accounting system because the two system don't "talk". Most systems will say they connect to QuickBooks (the country's most popular accounting software), but there is connecting and there is connecting. Find out how tight is the integration and understand what program does what. Which versions of QuickBooks financial does the software connect with?
Hopefully these last three weeks have given you a basis to select a Point of Sale System that supports your business needs.


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Contact Editor Melody Vallieu at firstname.lastname@example.com or by phone at (937) 552-2131 to list your free calendar items for nonprofit events
• VETERANS BREAKFAST: The Miami Valley Veterans Museum will host local attorney Elizabeth Durnell during is veterans breakfast at 9 a.m. at 107 W. Main St, Troy. She will address concerns and issues in the event of serious accident or illness at any time of life. Coffee and doughnuts will be offered and an elevator is available. Visit http://miamivalleyveteransmuseum.com/ for more information.
• WINTER BIRD COUNT: Come join the BNC staff and Bird Club members for a morning hike as they conduct the annual survey of birds found at BNC from 8:30-11:30 a.m. This data provides valuable information on population trends, enabling us to better manage this beautiful nature preserve. Over the past several years, participants have spotted over 30 species including hermit thrushes, fox sparrows and brown creepers. Meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Interpretive Building, divide into groups and head out onto the trails. Meet back at the center for a hot lunch and to tally results. Please bring a dish to share for lunch — soup and coffee provided. Register by calling 698-6493, in case changes are necessary due to inclement weather.
• SKATING NIGHT: The Western Ohio Thrivent Community will host the Second annual Family Fun Skating Night to benefit the Bethany Center from 6-9 p.m. at Piqua 36 Skate Club. Participants also can help pack meal kits for less fortunate families this evening, the meal kit contents will be provided. Skate rental and admission is free. For a reservation or for more information, call 778-1353 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
• KIWANIS: The Piqua Kiwanis will have a new evening meeting at Buffalo Wings and Rings, 989 E. Ash St., from 5:30-7 p.m. There will be no lunch meeting. For more information, call Brian Phillips at 778-1586 or visit www.freewebs.com/piquakiwanis/
• SLIDERS: Two sliders with toppings and chips for $2 will be served at the Tipp City American Legion Post 586 beginning at 6 p.m.
• CLASS LUNCH: The Piqua Central High School Class of 1961 will meet at 12:30 p.m. for lunch at the 311 Draft House, Main Street, Piqua. Participants will order from the menu. Spouses and significant others are invited to attend.
• EMPLOYEE LUNCH: All former employees of Piqua Memorial Hospital are invited to the luncheon at Buffalo Jacks, Covington, at 11:30 a.m. No reservations needed as participants will order from the menu. Come enjoy and renew old friendships. If any questions call Judy at (937) 214-2036 or Nancy at (937) 473-3337.
• QUARTER AUCTION: The Piqua High School Show Choir will host its Ninth annual Quarter Auction from 7-9 p.m. at the Piqua High School commons/cafeteria. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. to preview the auction items, grab a sandwich from the concessions stand and select your paddle. The initial cost is $2 per paddle, and the per-item auction price (if you choose to try to win the item) ranges from 25 cents to $1, based on the value of the item. There also will be an "all in" paddle option.
• CHESS CLUB: Join others for a game of chess at 6:30 p.m. at the Troy-Miami County Public Library. All ages and skill levels are welcome, even those who have never played. For more information, call 339-0502, Ext. 127, or visit www.tmcpl.org.
• BINGO: Free bingo will be offered from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Miami Valley Centre Mall, Piqua.
• DINE TO DONATE: Help support the wildlife at Brukner Nature Center by dining at Buffalo Wings & Rings, located at 989 E. Ash St., Piqua, from 5-8 p.m. Buffalo Wings & Rings will donate 15 percent of the food bill when you dine-in or order carry-out. Fliers not needed for this event.
• PAINTING PARTY: A painting party — with a cat in winter theme — will be offered from 6-9 p.m. at the Piqua American Legion. The fee is $30, and proceeds will benefit Purrs in Piqua. To register, find Purrs in Piqua on Facebook or at purrsinpiqua.com.
• AUTHOR TO SPEAK: Local Author Carl Ellis the Bradford Public Library at 6 p.m. to discuss the three books he has written and highlighting "Bradford, Ohio Christmas Past: A Nostalgic Sampler." The other two titles are, "Bradford, Ohio: Floating Orbs and a Sanitarium" and his latest publication, "Nate Iddings & Bradford, O." Drinks and snacks will be provided. Attendees will be able to order the books on-site. Signing up in advance is requested.
• CHICKEN: The Tipp City American Legion Post 586 will be serving sweet and sour chicken over rice starting at 6 p.m. for $5. Stay and play Euchre at 7 p.m. for $5.
• CHESS CLUB: Join others for a game of chess at 6:30 p.m. Chess club is on the first Thursday of the month at the Troy-Miami County Public Library; all ages and skill levels are welcome. For more information, call 339-0502, Ext. 127, or www.tmcpl.org.
• DINNER: At 6:30 p.m., Fusion, 421 Broadway, Piqua, will be holding their Spiritual Community Dinner and Conversation.
• CARRY IN: The Tipp City Seniors Center, 320 S. First St., Tipp City, will have a carry-in luncheon at noon. A 50/50 drawing will be offered.
• CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG: To complement Hayner's holiday exhibit theme, "The Carols of Christmas," the center will host a Christmas sing-along in the Hayner Ballroom. Enjoy featured soloists and choirs, several Holiday decorating workshops, David Fair with holiday decorating tips and much more. The event lasts from 7-9 p.m. and admission is free.
• CHICKEN AND NOODLES: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes and a vegetable for $8 from 6-7:30 p.m.
• BELL CHOIR: The Riverside Developmental Disabilities Bell Choir will perform from 6-7 p.m. at the Miami Valley Centre Mall, Piqua.
• STEAK: The Troy Fish & Game will offer New York strip steaks beginning at 6 p.m.
• CONCERT: Christmas with the Littles will be offered at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 53 S. Norwich Road, Troy. Special guests will be The Branches. Entry will be $10 at the door. For more information, visit strictlygospel.org.
• HAM: Enjoy a home cooked meal of baked ham, scalloped potatoes, salad and dessert at the Tipp City American Legion Post 586. Serving starts at 6 p.m. for $8.
• FISH FRY: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will offer an all-you-can-eat fish fry and smelt dinner with French fries, baked beans and applesauce for $9 from 5-7 p.m.
• PARTY: The Troy Fish & Game will offer an adult Christmas party beginning at 6 p.m. The band Hidden Assets will begin at 7:30 p.m.
• WINTER PARTY FOR WILDLIFE: Join staff for the annual Winter Party for the Wildlife from 2-4 p.m. The 50-plus wildlife ambassadors worked hard this year to educate thousands of people, so join staff as they celebrate the season with our wildlife friends. From 2-3 p.m., enjoy refreshments, games, make a treat for your wild friends and visit with wildlife ambassadors. From 3-4 p.m., enjoy a winter adventure along BNC's trails. Admission to the event is a gift from the center's "Wish List" just for the ambassadors. Check the list" at www.bruknernaturecenter.com or take a tag from the "Wishes for Wildlife" tree located in the main entrance of the Interpretive Building and return the tag with your designated gift.
• KARAOKE: Karaoke will begin at 7 p.m. at the Tipp City American Legion Post 586.
• BREAKFAST: The Pleasant Hill United Church of Christ will hold a Christmas pancake and sausage breakfast from 8-11 a.m. Donations of cash or food will be accepted for the Newton Food Pantry and Christmas Basket Program. The menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, toast, juice, and coffee, tea, or milk. The church is located in Pleasant Hill, Ohio one block west of the intersection of State Route 48 and State Route 718. Contact the church office at (937) 676-3193 for more information.
• EUCHRE: The Tipp City Seniors will dine out at 4:30 p.m., check at the center for a location. A Euchre party will follow at 6:30 p.m.
• AT HOME AT HAYNER: The DC Ensemble presents "Soulful Sounds of Christmas" a gospel concert hosted by Troy native, Dianne Coble, 7:30 p.m. at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center. Admission is free and no reservation is required.
• EUCHRE TOURNAMENT: The Pleasant Hill VFW Post 6557, 7578 W. Fenner Road, Ludlow Falls, will have a Euchre tournament beginning at 1 p.m. for $3. Sign up at noon. Snacks available.
• BREAKFAST: The Troy Fish & Game will offer breakfast beginning at 8:30 a.m.
• BREAKFAST: A full breakfast is open to the public at the Tipp City American Legion Post 586, 377 N. Third St. Serving from 8-11 a.m. Adults $7, children 10 and under $3.
• RESERVATIONS: Reservations are due today for the Tipp City Exempted Village Schools, the Tipp City Chamber of Commerce, and the city of Tipp City's annual Senior Citizens Holiday Breakfast from 9-10:30 a.m. Dec. 18 at LT Ball Intermediate School. The breakfast will feature musical, dance, and vocal performances by students in the district. The breakfast is open to all Monroe Township and Tipp City senior citizens. Interested residents should make a reservation with the district at 667-8444 to allow for adequate planning.
• SALAD BAR: Enjoy a salad bar or potato bar with plenty of toppings. The Tipp City American Legion Post 586 will begin serving at 6 p.m. $6 for both, or $3.50 for just one.
• BLOOD DRIVE: Donors can "Be a Deer" by supporting the Tipp City United Methodist Church community blood drive from 3-7 p.m. in the Great Hall, 8 W. Main St. The "Be a Deer — Donate Blood" long-sleeve T-shirt is free to everyone who registers to donate. Community Blood Center encourages you to schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call (800) 388-GIVE.
• MEMORY MATTERS CAFE: Enjoy the music of the season and a gourmet meal that will celebrate the holidays, and decorate a dozen cookies to take home and enjoy with family at StoryPoint Troy, 1840 Towne Park Drive, from 6-8 p.m. Memory Matters Cafe allows individuals to meet with new friends and join others who are learning, loving and living with memory loss. RSVP to (937) 541-5182 by two days before event.
• TOWN HALL: Officials from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department and the Montgomery County Drug-Free Coalition will host a "Right Now, Right Place" Town Hall Meeting at 7 p.m. at Ginghamsburg Church, 6759 S. County Road 25-A, Tipp City. Speakers will address the magnitude of the heroin/fentanyl epidemic in the area, highlight law enforcement initiatives to reduce the supply of drugs and discuss how residents can help combat the epidemic at this public event, designed to further the coalition's mission of promoting a drug-free community.
• TINKER TUESDAYS: Library staff will put the fun in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) education by providing hands-on learning for kids at 3 p.m. at the Pleasant Hill library. This event is geared for kids in kindergarten to grade 6. Registration is requested; call the library at (937) 676-2731 to register.
• SCREENINGS: Stop in for a free blood pressure and/or glucose screening, for those over the age of 18, between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Oakes-Beitman Memorial Library in Pleasant Hill; no appointment necessary. The visiting nurse will be at the library and recommends fasting or waiting three hours after eating for the glucose screening. For more information, call the Oakes-Beitman Memorial Library in Pleasant Hill at (937) 676-2731.
• CRAFTS: The Tipp City Seniors members and guests will offer crafts and quilting at 9 a.m. at 320 S. First St., Tipp City.
Dec. 13
• KIWANIS: The Piqua Kiwanis Club will meet at noon at Grace Methodist Church, 9411 N. County Road 25-A, Piqua. The club will have a work meeting focusing on projects and club activities. For more information, call Brian Phillips at 778-1586 or visit www.freewebs.com/piquakiwanis/
• SLIDERS: The Tipp City American Legion Post 586 will be offering two sliders with toppings and chips for $2. Serving begins at 6 p.m.
Dec. 14
• JAZZ BAND: The Miami East Jazz Band will perform from 7-8 p.m. at the Miami Valley Centre Mall, Piqua.
• OILS: Bradford Public Library will offer an Essential Oils Workshop at 6:30 p.m. Hannah Pennington will be offering a special holiday workshop entitled, "Secret Santa's Soaks and Scrubs." She will lead participants in in making two to four recipes using Essential Oils to pamper yourself or a lucky gift recipient. Participants will have a choice of recipes and will be able to wrap their creations for gift giving. The cost for two recipes will be $10, all four recipes will be $15. A hot cocoa bar and refreshments will be served. Class size is limited to 20 participants and a non-refundable payment will reserve your spot.
• HOT DOGS: Hot dogs, corn dogs, chips, French fries and onion rings will be offered at the Tipp City American Legion Post 586. Servings are individually priced and begins at 6 p.m.
• OPEN HOUSE: Celebrate the holidays from 6-8 p.m. This Family Fun evening will feature a story from the mayor, a visit from Santa, refreshments, kids' crafts, and more. This event is sponsored by SAFY, Preserving Families and Securing Futures and is appropriate for all ages. No registration is required. For more information, call the Pleasant Hill Library at (937) 676-271.
• BLOOD DRIVE: Donors can "Be a Deer" by supporting the Bradford High School community blood drive from 3-6:30 p.m. in the auditorium, 750 Railroad Ave. The blood drive is open to all eligible students, faculty and staff, parents and community members. The "Be a Deer — Donate Blood" long-sleeve T-shirt is free to everyone who registers to donate. Community Blood Center encourages you to schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call (800) 388-GIVE.
• CARRY IN: The Tipp City Seniors Center, 320 S. First St., Tipp City, will have a carry-in luncheon at noon. Entertainment will be bingo. The board of trustees will first meet at 10 a.m.
Dec. 15
• PORK CHOP: The Troy Fish & Game will offer smoked pork chops beginning at 6 p.m.
• COMFORT FOOD: Comfort food will be served at the Tipp City American Legion Post 586 beginning at 6 p.m. Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, salad and dessert will be served at 6 p.m. for $8. Stay for trivia and test your knowledge.
• CONCERT: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, West Milton, will present its annual concert, "The Sounds of Christmas," at 7 p.m. Directed by Marsha Fischbach and accompanied by Betty Lou Johansen, the Good Shepherd Christmas Choir and Shepherd's Bells will present many songs of the season. This free concert will be performed in the sanctuary of the church at 1209 S. Miami S., West Milton. Phone (937) 698-6036 for more information.


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Earlier this year I wrote a post about HP and weather they were serious about business intelligence. (Is HP Serious about Business Intelligence?) My position then was yes and as we approach the end of the year I got the opportunity to revisit the issue with HP today and found that it is in fact - TRUE. I have to commend the strategy and execution they have demonstrated. The acquisition of Knightsbridge was a total win and while they continue to work at fully unifying the two companies the combination very powerful. HP recently announced a 50% growth in business intelligence based clients in 07 and while I am sure a portion of that come by way of the Knightsbridge acquisition they are also adding new clients at a great pace. 2007 has brought them a 32% jump in business intelligence deals over the 1 million dollar mark.
Its going to be an interesting year in the business intelligence space and its clear HP is serious about playing a key role.
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Great-West Lifeco
|Traded as
|Wealth management
Life and Health insurance
|1847as Canada Life Assurance Company
|Jeffry Hall Brock[1]
Key people
|Raymond McFeetors chair
P. A. Mahon pres,ceo,chair
William Lovatt cfo,exVP
Bob Reynolds pres,ceo USA op
William Acton pres,ceo Canada Life Capital Corp
Arshil Jamal exVP CapMan
|annuities pension
|C$10.529 bil Ytd June'13
|C$1,103 mil Ytd June'1311%[2]
|C$596 bil June'13[2]
|Total assets
|C$264.158 bil June 30, 20137.7%[2]
Number of employees
|19,000 (2008)[3]
|Great-West Life Assurance
Great-West Life Annuity
Putnam Investments
Empower Retirement
Great-West Lifeco is an insurance centered financial holding company (corporation) that operates in North America (USA and Canada), Europe and Asia through 5 wholly owned, regionally focused subsidiaries. Many of the companies it has indirect control over are part of its largest subsidiary The Great-West Life Assurance Company; the others (Great West Life & Annuities Financial Inc and Putnam Investments, LLC) are managed by US based subsidiary Great-West Lifeco US Inc. Great-West Lifeco is indirectly controlled by Montreal billionaire Paul Desmarais through his stake in the Power Corporation of Canada (owned by the family since 1968) which owns 72% (down slightly from 74.6% in 2005) of Great-West Lifeco.[4][5] In the first half of 2011 premium income made up 63.99% of total revenue up from 56.07%.[6] The hyphen in the company's name was originally a typesetter's error.[7]
For the three months ended June 2013, 63% of revenue originated in Canada, 26% from the US, 10% from Europe. Group retirement products (Canadian sales up 49%) and 401k markets (US Great West Financial sales up 34%) remain key areas of growth for the company.[2] Lower UK wealth management single premiums negatively affected growth. Boston-based Putnam Investments accounts for nearly a quarter of all assets under administration. Approximately half of company profit comes from Canada, a third from Europe and the rest of the United States. In the third quarter of 2010 British sales outpaced all other regions with 45% growth followed by the USA financial services business (up 41%).[8]
In 2009 100% owned subsidiary London Life ranked 14th among Canada's largest private companies.[9]
The earliest roots of any of the companies under its management were set in 1847 Hamilton, Ontario by subsidiary Canada Life (then known as Canada Life Assurance Company); current Canada Life parent The Great-West Life Assurance Company began in 1891 in Winnipeg. Its second oldest company London Life was founded in 1874 and taken over by Great-West in 1997, one year after it purchased the Canadian operations of the Prudential Insurance Company of America[10] The original name of Canada Life included the word Assurance in place of insurance, something that was more common among British companies.[11]
When created in 1890-1891, thirty-one of the 40 insurance companies in Canada were foreign-owned and none of the Canadian-based ones were managed from Western Canada. Great-West's founder started the company as an attempt to raise capital needed locally to develop farm land and retail businesses.[1] Great-West's first president was Winnipeg mayor Alexander Macdonald who took on that role in 1892; the founder Jeffrey Hall Brock was managing director. Its first death claim was in 1893 for $1000, and in 1912 two Titanic policyholders were covered.[12] In 1906 Great-West entered the American market starting in Fargo, North Dakota, followed by Michigan and Minnesota in 1920 and later Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Kansas, California, and Pennsylvania in the early 1940s. Within its first decade it successfully entered Eastern Canada, had market exposure in every Canadian province and became one the industry's leading companies in terms of growth and size; by 1896 it was present throughout Canada. Brock got sick and was forced to leave Great-West in 1912, three years before he died. He was succeeded as CEO by C.C. Ferguson in 1915. During the next twenty years the company's finances were negatively affected by World War I, the 1918 flu epidemic and the great depression but its market position remained strong; the stock market crash of 1929 and World War II had a positive impact on the company. The company was highly diversified, with investments spread amongst mortgages and government bonds. Great-West's early success in Western Canada was due in part to high insurance rates and a lack of financing available to farmers.[12] In 1979, US and Canadian operations became separate due mostly to rapid US growth. In 1969 Great-West was purchased by Power Corporation, which made it into a wholly owned subsidiary. In 1982, Great-West began offering a universal life policy which differed from those offered by competitors. Two years later, in 1984, the Power Financial Corporation was created to be a holding company for Great-West and its numerous businesses.[7]
Great-West Lifeco began an acquisitions spree on February 17, 2003 when it purchased Canada Life Financial for US$4.7 billion followed by Indiana Health Network incIHN three years later in 2006 and Putnam Investment Trust on August 3, 2007 for $3.9 billion (from Marsh & McLennan Companies).[13] On April 1, 2008 subsidiary Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company sold Denver based Great-West Healthcare to CIGNA for about US$1.9 billion.[14] With the transaction Great-West Lifeco lost about 1.9 million customers (about three quarters of their medical employers).
Other acquisitions include the 2006 takeover of US Bancorp's retirement plans business which added $104 billion in assets at the time[15] and more retirement plans the same year but from MetLife.[16]
July 18, 2013 - Canadian subsidiary Canada Life Limited completed the takeover of Irish Life Assurance.[2]
Jeffry Hall Brock born in Guelph, Ontario received his education at Montreal's McGill College. Prior to Great-West he was a salesman in St. Louis, Missouri and later worked for R. G. Dunn & Company of New York followed by Ogilvie & Company. In 1876 he married Louisa Adelaide Clara, the daughter of a priest. He moved back to Winnipeg in 1877 and helped start W. R. Brock & Brother. He established the Great-West Company in 1892, the first insurance company in Western Canada.[1]
- Great West Life & Annuity Insurance Company is a company that provides individuals and businesses in all of the USA's states with life insurance, retirement benefits (which are paid for by employers) and annuities distributed by its own brokers and institutions. This division began operations in the USA on May 28, 1997.[5]
- Empower Retirement is a retirement plan recordkeeping company based in Greenwood Village, Colorado.[17] It is the second-largest retirement plan provider in the US.[18]
- The Great West Life Assurance Company is Canada's biggest insurance company. The subsidiary became Canada's leader in 2003 when it paid Cdn$7.3 billion (US$4.7 billion) for Canada Life Financial.[4][19] Products include trust securities.
- Canada Life was founded in 1847 and operates in Ireland, Canada, the UK, Germany, and the Isle of Man. Business focusses on insurance (life, disability, creditor and critical illness) and wealth management. European business goes back to 1903 and provides different regions with different products (insurance and savings are offered in every region except the UK (where annuities and group insurance are provided) and Germany (where business comes from pensions and critical illness).
- London Life is a 140-year-old business currently serving 2 million Canadians. Operates under the banners Great-West, Freedom 55 (savings, investments, retirement, insurance and mortgages), Quadrus Investment Services Ltd. (mutual funds), London Reinsurance Group (international business).
- Putnam Investments Money manager in the business of fixed income equity, asset allocation in addition to other types of equity. customers include institutional investors. Putman accounts for 44.4% of total assets in the USA (in the form of mutual funds and institutional assets)[8] and $124B worth of American mutual fund and institutional account assets under administration.[6]
On February 19, 2013, Great-West Lifeco acquired Irish Life for €1.3 Billion.
- ^ a b c "Jeffry Hall Brock (1850-1915)". Retrieved 2011-01-08.
- ^ a b c d e f "2013 2Q Report" (PDF). July 31, 2013.
- ^ "Great-West Lifeco Inc. Hoovers". Retrieved 2011-01-08.
- ^ a b Simon, Bernard (2003-02-18). "Great-West Lifeco to acquire Canada Life for 4.7 billion". The New York Times.
- ^ a b "VARIABLE ANNUITY I SER ACC OF FIR GRT WEST LI & ANNU INS CO, Form 485APOS, Filing Date Feb 25, 2005". secdatabase.com. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
- ^ a b "Great-West Lifeco 2011 Second Quarter Report" (PDF). August 2011.
- ^ a b "Power Corporation of Canada Business Information". Retrieved 2011-01-08.
- ^ a b "Great-West Lifeco 2010 Third Quarter Report revenue, income on page 31 of 33" (PDF). 2010-11-10.
- ^ "Rankings of Canada's 350 biggest private companies". The Globe and Mail. Toronto. 2010-06-18.
- ^ "London Life – More Than 130 Years of Service". Retrieved 2011-01-08.
- ^ "Urban Myths:Great-West Life". Archived from the original on February 15, 2008. Retrieved 2011-01-15.
- ^ a b "Winnipeg's Insurance Company". 2009-04-12.
- ^ "Great-West Lifeco's U.S. subsidiary announces agreement". 2006-10-31.
- ^ "Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company". 2008-04-01.
- ^ "Great-West to buy U.S. retirement plan business". Reuters. 2006-11-30.
- ^ Desloge, Rick (2006-07-16). "Great-West buys MetLife unit".
- ^ "Broncos, Empower Retirement agree to deal for stadium naming rights". Denver Post. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- ^ "Broncos agree to terms with Empower Retirement on 21-year deal to name stadium 'Empower Field at Mile High'". Denver Broncos. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- ^ "Insurance Companies in Canada". Retrieved 2011-01-07.


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Sept. 12, 2019 -- The FirePoint Innovations Center at Wichita State University is hosting its first-ever FirePoint C3 Challenge, inviting university students from around the U.S. to submit their best designs for the Army's future unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) intended for next-generation combat and defense.
July 31, 2019 - Fine arts students Haley Ensz, Lily Guillen, Bishop Rice and Celine Sengvilay recently returned from a trip to Peru with Wichita State professor Lori Santos. They spent several days working with children at the Institución Educativa José María Arguedas, an elementary school in Lima.
July 2, 2019 -- Wichita State University and the University of Alabama in Huntsville have entered into a partnership to mutually strengthen capabilities in fixed-wing commercial, civil and rotary wing military aircraft research and development in order to more effectively serve the U.S. Army.
May 15, 2019 -- A device for the visually impaired has won the 2019 Koch Innovation Challenge, an annual competition for Wichita State University students.
May 7, 2019 -- Boosted Ideas Lab, a shot-art developer and confidence booster for developing basketball players, was the winner of the 2019 Shocker New Venture Competition at Wichita State University.
April 1, 2019 -- Wichita State students Jessica Aldrich and Levi Lowe have been chosen by the national University Innovation Fellows program to attend the Silicon Valley Meetup as student event leaders.
March 29, 2019 -- Christian Ammerman, Secondary English Education and English Literature Arts major, was recently recognized as a University Innovation Fellow.
Feb. 26, 2019 -- Two Wichita State Public Health Sciences faculty members are focusing their research on health equity for women in Kansas. The researchers have been approved for a $250,000 Engagement Award for their project "Women Involved Network (WIN for Kansas): Community Collaboration to Create Health Equity."
Jan 28, 2019 -- Sierra Bonn, a junior majoring in biomedical engineering, was recently recognized as one of the six Wichita State students named as University Innovation Fellows.
Jan. 18, 2019 -- A Wichita State University interdisciplinary team has been accepted to participate in the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps program for a device they created that could make a huge difference in orofacial research.
Jan 18, 2019 -- In November, Master of Innovation Design student Kristyn Smith worked with HAS HEART, a Michigan-based nonprofit organization that connects veterans to graphic designers from each state to tell their story through mediums of art, design, and fashion.
Jan. 17, 2019 -- 2018 Wichita State alumnus Brock Milford has won the prestigious FAA Centers of Excellence DOT Secretary of Transportation Student RAISE Award.
Dec 10, 2018 -- Six Wichita State students have been named University Innovation Fellows by Stanford University's Hasso Plattner Institute of Design.
Nov. 6, 2018 -- WSU student Tammy Dorsey created the Pedi-Cell, a diagnostic tool that can detect fetal acidosis.
Aug. 2, 2018 -- Ideas turn into reality at GoCreate, Wichita State's makerspace, which in its first year already has helped 180 members bring their creativity to life.


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Dan Neuffer's ANS REWIRE offers an alternative to the existing brain retraining recovery programs for ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and related syndromes.
International Scientists Appeal to U.N. about Risks of EMFs
190 scientists from 39 nations submitted an appeal to the U.N. asking they instate more protective exposure guidelines for electromagnetic fields (EMF) and wireless technology.
Sign petition today to keep MCS mom with her children
Please sign this petition to show your support for an Indiana mother with environmental illness who is at risk of losing her children in a custody battle with her estranged husband. He is claiming she is mentally ill because she has chemical sensitivity.
Dan's return to health from severe environmental illness
Dan Ross shares about his miraculous recovery from severe chemical and electromagnetic sensitivity using Annie Hopper's Dynamic Neural Retraining System™.
Public comments on Electronic Warfare Program extended
The Navy's proposed Electronic Warfare program in the Pacific Northwest threatens to destroy the peace of the Olympic Peninsula forever. Voice your concern today!
Community Tea Party Sunday, November 9
Connect with other EIs over tea on Sunday, November 9 at 11 am CST.
Community members sought for EHS refuge in Australia
Electromagnetically sensitive man invites fellow EHS sufferers to form community on his family's land in Australia.
Amazing Amelia Hill website now live
Amelia Hill has been confined to one room for the past five years. She has created a website to document her journey to health and help spread awareness of environmental illness.
The unstoppable Amelia Hill
Long-time Planet Thrive member and survivor of severe environmental illness and myalgic encephalomyelitis, Amelia Hill flies the flag for invisible illness.
'The Canaries' book available for purchase
Photographer Thilde Jensen's long awaited 'The Canaries' book is finally available to purchase.
EMF-free shelter to be created in France
MEP Europe Ecology-Greens has announced plans to create an EMF-free shelter in southeastern France.
Planet Thrive founder named Rare Life "Survival" runner up
Julie Genser was selected for the Rare Life Award "Survival" runner up prize for her ability to survive and thrive with environmental illness. The prize: $3,000 will be donated to housing non-profit re|shelter in Julie's name.
$100 Hope Grants for homeless MCS and EHS people
A private, anonymous donor is awarding $100 cash grants to people who are homeless due to chemical and//or electromagnetic sensitivity. Applications are due by March 25, 2013.
WiFi blocking wallpaper available soon
French researchers have designed wallpaper that can selectively filter out WiFi signals without interfering with radio or cellphone signals.
Resonance: Beings of Frequency
A sensational eye opening documentary which reveals the harm we are doing by existing in an ocean of man made wireless frequencies.
Walkathon Across America for Environmental Illness
The Jennifer Parker Foundation has just announced plans to hold a Walkathon Across America for MCS/Environmental Illness in May 2013. They are currently seeking Team Captains to help recruit walkers.
re|shelter's Safe Oasis Grant Program now open
Housing non-profit re|shelter is now offering (5) small grants up to $2,000 each to eligible individuals whose ability to continue to live safely in their current home has been severely compromised by environmental intolerances.
The illusion of control
by Diana Rose Kottle | It is an illusion to think we have control over the outcome of anything and yet we are more powerful as creators of our own reality than we could even imagine. This is the paradox.
Brain retraining recovery stories
A running list of success stories to help encourage those in the middle of brain retraining programs for MCS, CFS and related conditions.
You can be in the movie "Homesick" by Susan Abod!
Susan Abod needs your help in order to finish her movie Homesick, a documentary about living with chemical sensitivity. She is putting out a call for "safe house" photos to create a collage at the end of the film. Send yours in today to be included!
European company to make toxin-free campers for EI
Italian company CVS is considering producing Europe's first toxin-free camper for people with environmental intolerances.
Linda Worthington's MCS, EHS, CFS recovery story
A 70's-something woman from Maryland makes sweeping lifestyle changes, practices medical qigong, and devotes herself to both the Gupta and Hopper brain retraining programs in order to recover her health.
Intentional Healing: Jennie Sherwin's recovery from environmental illness
A fascinating journey of expanding consciousness, Jennie Sherwin reaches deep within to find healing from environmental illness and awaken her own abilities as healer.
Annie Hopper's DNRS™ transcript now available
The Dynamic Neural Retraining System™ DVD series has just become more accessible to those with Electromagnetic Sensitivity - new versions of the kit can be ordered with a printed transcription booklet.
Annie Hopper's DNRS™ DVD kit now available
Annie Hopper has just announced the release of her 14-hour Dynamic Neural Retraining System™ (DNRS™) DVD series to her newsletter subscribers.
Environmental Illness makes NY Times
Danish photographer Thilde Jensen's photographs have been featured in the Sunday Review section of the Sunday, September 18 edition of the NY TImes.
BBC segment on electromagnetic sensitivity to air on PBS 9/13
A BBC World News America segment about electromagnetic sensitivity will be aired on PBS stations tomorrow night - Tuesday evening, September 13. Check your local listings for times.
Spain recognizes electromagnetic sensitivity as a cause of permanent disability
The Labour Court in Madrid, Spain recently declared a college professor permanently disabled by the waves from mobile phones.
HOMESICK movie in last stages of production
Santa Fe-based singer Susan Abod needs our help to finish her movie HOMESICK, a powerful new film on environmental illness and the desperate housing situation many with the condition are faced with.
Thilde Jensen's recovery from environmental illness
"After only the second day, she experienced a huge improvement in her symptoms...That was the last time she ever wore her mask. She was able to sleep in her room the next two nights without a problem."
Smart meters in Sweden: Accommodating people with EHS
FEB, the Swedish organization for people with electromagnetic hypersensitivity, has worked with the major electric utilities in Sweden over the past several years to obtain accommodations for its members.
Electromagnetic hypersensitivity: Evidence for a novel neurological syndrome
A new study published in the International Journal of Neuroscience shows that EMF hypersensitivity can occur as a bona fide environmentally-inducible neurological syndrome.
Smart Meter alternatives: Are wired transmissions better than wireless?
A deeper look at Smart Meter alternatives.
Wireless network denied our daughter access to her school
by an anonymous father in Sweden | Our daughter Johanna went to school in the Falkenberg school district in Sweden. During the spring of 2006, she was in third grade and experienced headaches and profound fatigue.
Low-EMF zone in Stockholm suburb defeated on technicality
The Swedish town of Södertälje loses a battle to keep out cell towers in order to create a low-EMF zone.
Our neighbors agreed to turn off their wireless networks
by Ann and Torkel Atterbom (translated from Swedish) | We finally discovered the reason for the months of constant headaches and sleep problems.
MCS activism: How to be represented in an unsafe place
How can chemically and electrically sensitive people do public activism work when the spaces they need to enter are not accessible? E.I. Jane to the rescue!
MCS housing prototype available soon for testing
EcoTECH Design Studio's MCS housing prototype unit is being installed in Pennsylvania and will be available this July for testing by interested parties.
May is Electromagnetic Radiation Awareness Month
MCS America has made an incredible awareness kit to help you educate your friends, colleagues, family members, and local community.
A call for solidarity among environmentally sensitive people
by Steen Hviid | The FCC is promoting the dismantling of all telephone landlines in the entire country. This will be a disaster for electrosensitive people who cannot use a cell phone.


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Two Ky. churches gutted by fire
BOWLING GREEN, — A 150-year-old church in south central Kentucky was destroyed by fire Friday — the second in the area to burn in three days — and an investigator said it was intentionally set.
David West, Kentucky State Police arson investigator, told The Daily News of Bowling Green that investigators determined the fire early Friday at Mount Zion Church of Christ in Warren County was caused by arson.
The Mount Pleasant Church of Christ, eight miles down the road, was destroyed by flames on Wednesday. That fire remains under investigation. Officials have not determined if it was intentionally set or if it's linked to the Mount Zion fire, West told the newspaper.
"We're still looking into a number of things and collecting information," West said. Investigators have not said how they know the Friday fire was intentional. Phone messages left for West at the state police post in Bowling Green were not returned Friday afternoon.
No one was hurt in either fire.
The Mount Zion blaze was reported shortly after 3 a.m. CDT.


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The skilled team of Sullo & Sullo attorneys is reaching out to those who have
been harmed by the diabetes drug, Januvia. Certain diabetic drugs currently on the
market affect the GLP-1 metabolic pathway while keeping type 2 diabetes under control.
Januvia is one such drug; although the drug gained FDA approval in October, 2006,
adverse reports began coming in soon after. The FDA issued multiple healthcare provider
alerts regarding Januvia beginning in 2007 which noted the increased risk of acute
pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. By 2011, University of California researchers
reviewed the current Januvia data and concluded that patients who took Januvia had
three times the risk of pancreatic cancer, taking other factors into account.
As noted, the active ingredient in Januvia, sitaglipin, interferes with the GLP-1
metabolic pathway residing in the pancreas duct, resulting in a very real risk of
pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. In fact, research done in March, 2013, concluded
patients taking Januvia had twice the risk of acute pancreatitis which in turn correlated
to an increase in pancreatic cancer. Because most Januvia users had no idea of the
risks involved with the drug, lawsuits are being filed against the manufacturer
of Januvia, Merck & Co. As of April, 2013, there is one consolidated proceeding
involving multiple pancreatic cancer lawsuits pending in state court in Los Angeles,
Another motion is currently pending which requests the creation of a federal MDL
in the Southern District of California. This motion would consolidate the more than
one dozen cases already filed in the area. Thus far, while many lawsuits have been
filed, none have yet gone to trial, meaning no jury verdicts or settlements have
resulted. There is a "bellwether" trial slated to take place this summer
which claims sitaglipin was responsible for pancreatic cancer in the patient. In
light of the pending MDL, it is possible this bellwether trial could be postponed.
For those who are wondering whether they should join a class action suit against
Januvia manufacturer, Merck & Co., it is important to understand the difference
between a class action lawsuit and a mass tort, or MDL. In a class action lawsuit
plaintiffs share such things as discovery and representation. All claims are tried
at once and should the court find for the plaintiffs, the settlement amount is split
equally between all plaintiffs. Class action suits do not differentiate between
those who were more seriously harmed as opposed to those who suffered minor damages.
The MDL or mass tort also shares resources and has a team of common representation
however there is a serious difference: the plaintiffs in an MDL remain individualized.
This means that plaintiffs who suffered more harm can potentially receive larger
settlements that are more commensurate with their injuries. For those who have been
seriously harmed by Januvia, a class action suit would be unlikely to compensate
them fairly for their damages.
It is expected that Merck & Co. will assert that diabetics are more vulnerable
to developing pancreatitis than those without diabetes. While this argument may
have some validity, research nevertheless shows Januvia significantly increases
the risks of pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis and other serious side effects as well.
A recent small study of those taking diabetes drugs such as Januvia which contain
sitaglipin showed the drug affected pancreatic cell growth and caused damage which
could turn cancerous. In addition to the studies, there are an increasing number
of reports to the FDA of pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer among patients taking
Januvia when compared to diabetics taking other drugs.
Many Januvia pancreatic cancer attorneys believe there was a serious failure to
warn on the part of Merck regarding the potential hazards of the drug. Neither medical
practitioners nor pharmaceutical consumers were made aware of the risk of serious,
even potentially fatal, Januvia side effects including pancreatitis, pancreatic
cancer, thyroid cancer and other serious medical symptoms. Those victims of Januvia
who believe they have a Januvia diabetic drug lawsuit, should consult with a reputable,
experienced attorney in order to determine whether they have a valid case.
Our Sullo & Sullo attorneys will never advise potential clients to pursue a
case unless we have carefully looked at every aspect and believe this is the best
course of action. For those who have taken Januvia and experienced only minor side
effects but thankfully have not developed more serious diseases such as pancreatic
or thyroid cancer our attorneys may advise that a lawsuit would offer few benefits.
However for those who took Januvia in good faith, believing it was safe, and have
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PUNE – England failed to carry the momentum of their Test series success into the shorter format as India hit back with a five-wicket victory in the opening Twenty20 international at Pune today.†England's new-look T20 side, led by Eoin Morgan in the absence of Stuart Broad, were left to rue a middle-order collapse after Alex Hales' quick-fire half-century had given them a lightning start.
Nottinghamshire opener Hales cracked 56 off just 35 balls after England had been asked to bat first, however a middle-order collapse, sparked by Yuvraj Singh's three-wicket burst, saw India regain the initiative.
Jos Buttler added some late impetus to the England innings by taking debutant Parvinder Awada's final over of the innings for 17 and the Somerset gloveman finished unbeaten on 33 to ensure his stock in the limited-overs format continues to rise.
Despite the late flourish, the below-par total looked a difficult one to defend at a small ground with a quick outfield, and so it proved.
Yuvraj (38 off 21) and Suresh Raina (26 off 19) kept India above the rate, and, aided by 10 wides from England's bowlers, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (24 not out) saw his side over the line with 13 balls to spare.
The teams will reunite in Mumbai on Saturday for the second and final T20I.After losing the toss, England had looked on course to post a daunting total thanks to a fourth T20I half-century from Hales at the top of the order.
The Notts right-hander overcame the early loss of county team-mate Michael Lumb to put England in a commanding position on 51 for 1 after the opening six-over powerplay period.
Lumb struggled on his return to the side, scoring just one run off 10 deliveries before being pinned lbw when attempting to sweep Ravi Ashwin off middle stump.
Right-handers Hales and Luke Wright took the attack to India thereafter, sharing a 68-run partnership off just 42 balls to move England up to 89-1 at the halfway stage of their innings.
Hales found the boundary rope on seven occasions and cleared it twice but his promising innings came to an end when Yuvraj snuck a quicker delivery through the gate and into his middle stump.
Wright had departed in Yuvraj's previous over, presenting the first of three catches to Ajinkya Rahane in the deep after compiling a swift 34 off just 21 balls.Captain Morgan (5) fell in identical fashion to leave England on 100-4 and in grave danger of undoing all of their early work, however Buttler's late cameo gave the tourists hope.
Aided by some wayward new-ball bowling from Jade Dernbach and Tim Bresnan, India openers Gautam Gambhir and Rahane put the home side above the required rate with a swift 42-run opening partnership.
Bresnan (2-26) brought England back into the game, though, snaring both batsmen in the space of three deliveries with short balls which Gambhir (16) swatted to Hales at deep square-leg and Rahane (19) mishit to Samit Patel at mid-on.
Yuvraj joined Virat Kohli in the middle and the former made his move in the eighth over, taking left-arm off-spinner Danny Briggs for six, four, six in an opening over which cost the Hampshire youngster 18.
Yuvraj succumbed to Wright when searching for his third maximum and Kohli handed debutant Stuart Meaker (1-28) his maiden international wicket when chopping the Surrey quick back on to his stumps.
At 110-4 in the 13th over India remained in command, but had Morgan not missed a gilt-edge chance to run-out Dhoni at this stage then the match outcome may well have been different.
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Latin America District of Mennonite Brethren Churches (United States Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches)
1990 Article
The Latin America District Conference began in 1937 as a mission effort of the Southern District Conference (Mennonite Brethren). Harry and Sarah Neufeld were the first missionaries to work with the Hispanic Americans living in a valley at the southern tip of Texas, separated from Mexico by the Rio Grande River. Other workers during the early years included Henry and Anna Esau, Henry and Ruth Thomas, Ruben and Eva Wedel, Daniel and Elsie Wirsche, Alvin and Ruth Neufeld, Ruth Loewen, and A. W. Epp.
A Christian day school built in El Faro, Texas in 1948 reached a peak of 120 students in 12 grades. It was closed after 21 years of service.
In the early 1960s the mission was organized as the Latin American Mennonite Brethren District Conference (LAMB) with seven churches in the United States (Casita-Garciasville, La Grulla, La Joya, Mission, Lull, Donna, and Pharr) and three churches in Mexico (Reynosa, Diaz Ordaz, and Magneyes). The LAMB conference, consisting of 300 members in 1984, conducts work in youth activities, missions, Christian education, general welfare and Mennonite Disaster Service, and administration. Among the leaders of the conference in 1987 were Alfredo Tagle, Ricardo Pena, Inocencia Garcia, and Roland Mireles.
2010 Update
The following congregations were members of the Latin America District in 2010:
|Donna Mennonite Brethren Church
|Lull Mennonite Brethren Church
|Iglesia De Gracia
|La Grulla
|Grulla Mennonite Brethren Church
|La Joya
|La Joya Mennonite Brethren Church
|Mission Mennonite Brethren Church
|Templo Nueva Vida Community Church
|Rio Grande City
|Casa De Oracion
Esau, Anna Hiebert. What God Has Done: The Story of the Latin American Mennonite Brethren Conference. Winnipeg, MB : Kindred Press, c1987.
Mennonite Brethren General Conference Yearbook (1981): 195.
|Wesley Prieb
|Date Published
|June 2010
Cite This Article
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Prieb, Wesley. "Latin America District of Mennonite Brethren Churches (United States Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. June 2010. Web. 13 Nov 2019. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Latin_America_District_of_Mennonite_Brethren_Churches_(United_States_Conference_of_Mennonite_Brethren_Churches)&oldid=115877.
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Prieb, Wesley. (June 2010). Latin America District of Mennonite Brethren Churches (United States Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 13 November 2019, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Latin_America_District_of_Mennonite_Brethren_Churches_(United_States_Conference_of_Mennonite_Brethren_Churches)&oldid=115877.
Adapted by permission of Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, from Mennonite Encyclopedia, Vol. 5, p. 509. All rights reserved.
©1996-2019 by the Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. All rights reserved.


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Advanced Diagnostic Pain Treatment Centers, PC (ADPTC) is recruiting a fellowship trained, board eligible/certified pain management physician with education, training and research experience in cell biology and stem cell research to provide leadership and direction to our Regenerative Stem Cell Treatment program.
The opportunity is to medically direct this aspect of our private practice as an associate with the intention of becoming partner. This is both a clinical 80% and administrative 20% position in a busy private practice.
There are currently offices in New Haven and Middletown with physician privileges within two hospital systems. ADPTC privatized the Yale Center for Pain Management in 1999 and currently consists of three board certified anesthesiologists who are also fellowship trained pain management specialists practicing with four midlevel providers. We approach care thoughtfully and are interested in associating with a physician who has an open mind, who can challenge dogma, and who is able to learn from their colleagues and accept guidance as they care for patients.
New Haven is an exciting and vibrant New England community, the home of Yale University, and has many cultural and leisure based opportunities.
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At Dr. Kurtbay Optometry, we are more than happy to support all patients - from young children to seasoned adults - and make sure that they are treated like family. In addition to routine vision exams and contact lens fittings, we also examine your eye health for conditions including glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal conditions using the latest technology called OPTOMAP Retinal Exam which does not require dilation.
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- Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Eos (August 31, 2010)
- Language: English
- Available @ Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Borders /HarperCollins / The Book Depository
As for Maliha, she is on a quest to search the pieces of shards scattered in every corner of the world in order to destroy the seven demon offsprings of Anu while trying her best to balance the scales on her belly. She values her friends very much and can turn out to be a passionate lover as well. Romance plays an important part in this book. She finds out that another Ageless, a Roman centurion named Lucius is in love with her. But who is the one she really loves? Please note that there are adult contents in this book.
The villain in this book is so evil, he wanted to poison everyone in the big, powerful countries with something that will destroy them from the inside. And once again, Maliha is in charge of saving the world. But this nearly causes her to revert to her old ways in which she enjoys the act of killing and the feel of power and excitement it gives her.
Maliha has a strong feeling of love and protection for her friends whom she has already considered as part of her family. She is willing to go to great lengths to ensure their safety and well-being. But of course, being a human, she makes mistakes, and not just ordinary ones, but deadly ones. She blames herself for the deaths of the ones whom she fails to protect although she has tried her best.
Overall, the plot is quite entertaining and the characters are well-developed, especially Maliha. I've grown quite fond of Lucius who plays an important role in this book, and I'm sad that he has to leave the series so soon.
As a conclusion, I highly recommend the Sacrifice (Mortal Path #2) by Dakota Banks to all UF lovers who are 18 and above. Make sure you read the first book before this one so that you know what's going on. To start gaining knowledge of the series, you can read my review for Dark Time (Mortal Path #1) or visit Dakota's Website to find out more.
My deepest gratitude to Dakota Banks for sending me a signed paperback copy of Sacrifice (Mortal Path #2)! Thank you, Dakota!
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They were pretty excited about their presents, in particular some Toy Story characters they really wanted. Zane with Woody - he jumped around the lounge room when he got him!
Lily opening Bullseye and a Zhu Zhu:
We went to my SIL's place for Christmas lunch, which was delicious! Unfortunately the kids grandparents couldn't come due to illness and their great Aunt & Uncle also couldn't make it as Aunty June had broken her arm the day before. We were meant to then go to my sisters place in the afternoon, but my poor little niece Scarlett was in hospital with a virus. Fortunately she is only 18 months old so didn't realise she was missing Christmas and she was let out late that afternoon on a pass - so she could go straight back to the kiddies ward if she got worse. She was on the mend so we celebrated Christmas with my side of the family on Boxing Day. I took a lot more photos this day:
My babies:
Family shot - unfortunately Miss Lily must of been moving as she is a bit blurry - hoping PS will help a bit with that as this is the only photo of the 4 of us.
And my nephew Oscar in his Buzz Lighyear outfit we got him for Christmas. Isn't he cute - to infinity & beyond!
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ANYONE, 7th grade or older, can join us for our 1st Annual NEXT 1825 Kickball Tournament on Saturday, April 29th! We will kick off at 10am and go until we have a champion! There will even be a an award for Champion, Most Team Spirit and Best Sportsmanship! Cost is $10 a person ($100 minimum per team-10 people) Each additional person over the ten is only $5 each. We will play on the fields located in between Daniel Pratt and the Smith Center.
There is a limit of 16 teams/Free agents welcome, registration ends Friday, April 28, 2017 at 7pm and all teams must have a roster turned in by the registration deadline so make sure you sign up today! Click here to register today!


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A visit to Princeton would not be complete without a stop at Marquand Park. Marquand Park and Arboretum is a 17-acre historic preserve of trees and woodlands that offers a variety of recreational and educational experiences in the center of Princeton. Originally the landscaped garden of a 19th-century estate, the park has a rich collection of native and exotic trees reflecting the interest and tastes of its previous owners and its current beneficiaries. Some trees in the parks are the largest of their kind in New Jersey.
Marquand Park includes in its collection over 140 different tree specimens, among them some rare evergreens and a Dawn Redwood, known only as a fossil until 1944 when it was discovered growing in China. In the wooded area are huge specimens of native trees such as beech, hickory and black, white and red oaks.
Some trees in the landscaped area of the park have identification tags with the tree's name in white lettering on a black background. The numbers on these identification tags correspond with the numbers in the Guide to Marquand Park for sale at the Blue Ridge Mountain Sports Store in the Princeton Shopping Center. Round metal tags with only numbers are used on trees in the woodlands on the east side of the park. These numbers correspond with the numbers in the park's Tree Inventory. Link to Tree Inventory
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Hello Everyone, hope you have been having a fabulous week so far!
I have been so busy on vacation, but just wanted to drop by and say hi.
Today I got a chance to explore little vintage shops. More on that to come.
Hello Everyone, hope you have been having a fabulous week so far!
I have been so busy on vacation, but just wanted to drop by and say hi.
Today I got a chance to explore little vintage shops. More on that to come.
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You might call it, T.O., the 4-1-6, T dot or T Dot-O-Dot. But for me Toronto was just home.
And now I am counting down the minutes till I get onto a plane and head back to OHHH CAAAAANNNAAADAAA. I can't wait!
I'm so exicted to spend time with my family and roam around my old town.
There are so many things that I love about Toronto. I went to university there, lived and worked there, met my husband there and even got married there!
So I'm really looking forward to checking out the downtown again and seeing what new little shops have opened.
There's really so much to explore in the city, but here are some of my favourites.
The Skyline. There's nothing like seeing the CN Tower all lighted up as you approach the city. And the sparkling reflection of all the buildings on Lake Ontario.
It's so much fun to wander the busy streets on a warm summer day. There's so many shops. I might sound like a bit of a snob, but I really think that the people of Toronto know how to dress well!
Toronto is arguably the most multicultural city in the world. There's Little Italy, Chinatown, Little India, Greektown, the list goes on. You can dine on pretty much any world cuisine and explore nearly every country right in this City.
I am hoping to find some fun decor goodies when I'm there.
Architecture. Toronto has many beautiful historic buildings and lovely older homes. I"m sure it's a nightmare to update these residences, but they sure do have a tonne of character.
Ahhhh now I am even more anxious to get home. I'll be taking pics of all my adventures in the city and will try to post while I"m there.
I'll also be meeting with many fellow bloggers at the Canadian Design Blogger Meetup. It will be so nice to chit chat with others who share my passion for design and to pick their brains. hehe.
Talk to you all soon!
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I don't consider myself a complete girly girl. I mean I do love painting my nails and doing my hair.
But I was not all about wearing pink and dresses as a kid. I liked to ride my bike and search for frogs in the ponds instead.
But lately I just can't seem to get enough of pink. A soft, feminine pink that feels so very romantic.
I wish sooo badly that I could have painted my office this colour, but I really don't think my husband would have been onboard. Usually I can get my way when it comes to design stuff in the house, but this is one request he would have squashed quickly!
This is not the little girl pink of the past with ballerinas and ponies. This hue is all grown up and classy.
I"m in love… sigh.
What do you think of pink? Would you paint a room pink?
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I don't know when, and I don't know how, but I am seriously in LOVE with foo dogs.
I kept running into various shades of these little guys everywhere I went, but to my disappointment I never bought any. Now that I want to get my hands on some, I can't seem to find them.
No offense to the pet lovers out there, but I'm not even a dog person.
Still there's something about these Chinoiserie beauties that brings in a touch of the ancient and exotic.
Can you spy them in this gorgeous room?
And they come in all kinds of shades.
They look right at home on bookshelves, guarding your precious treasures.
The pop of the turquoise against the black is A-MA-ZING!! I am soooo tempted to paint a wall black now. After I find a foo dog that is.
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Everyone's trying to save a buck these days. So if you've got the time, then pull out some paint and brushes and get to work.
Although affordable, Ikea pieces can sometimes lack personality. But not with a little imagination!
Can you believe we are looking at the same piece? I'm drooling beyond belief right now. This Greek Key dresser would look perfect pretty much ANYWHERE in my home. I want it! Great job Bri!
Jaimee took this functional Ikea dresser…
And turned it into fabulous!
This birch piece was lacking personality…
But Design Manifest added a coat of paint and Chinese brass accents.
And check out this Dorothy Draper-esque makeover a la Marcus Design.
I think I'll be making a trip to Ikea pretty soon!
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I think many of us would argue that we have the best Dad.
Mine motivates me to follow my dreams, is a shoulder to cry on and is a constant source of happiness, inspiration, information and guidance.
As time goes by I realise more and more what a gift it is to have parents that love and support me.
So to all the great Dad's out there, Happy Father's Day!
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I've been busy with projects again. I just can't seem to get enough of stencils now. I am looking around the house, wondering what I can add my stamp to next. I just won't let myself rest!
Here's a sneak peek at what is going on in my office.
There's still a lot more work that needs to be done, but I'll show you all when it's over.
Have a great weekend!
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It all started when...
The present Inn is some four hundred years old, though it is believed that another Inn stood on the same site. "The Bull" was a coaching Inn on the Dover-London road. During the coaching days, the courtyard was larger with stables at the rear.
One of the Hotel's most famous visitors was Princess Victoria, later to become Queen who stayed on the night of 29th November 1836. The Royal Coat of Arms is still displayed over the entrance to the courtyard. Perhaps the Hotel's greatest claim to fame though is through Charles Dickens. Dickens stayed here on many occasions and featured the Hotel in two of his most famous works "The Pickwick Papers" and "Great Expectations".
Ideally located in the centre of Rochester, The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel offers en suite accommodation, free wifi and private parking is possible. Each of the rooms features satellite television and tea/coffee making facilities.
Rochester Cathedral and Rochester Castle are a mere five minute stroll away. Rochester train station is only three minutes walk away and The Guildhall museum is right in front of the property.
In the heart of the Charles Dickens Festival events, the property is situated at the end of the historic high street. The street is very busy with a vibrant nightlife and has a selection of shops, cafes and restaurants right on our doorstep.


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Everyday Life, Simplified
It is so easy to get carried away with the daily grind. Yet on some seemingly gloomy days, I am relieved to find beauty in something as simple as a new bloom. Houston has been uncharacteristically cold in the last few days with persistent freezing rain all winter. Yet yesterday, I came home to this - my very first Bird of Paradise bloom! Oh, thy joy! I planted this guy three years ago not realizing how long it will take to mature. But this lovely surprise could have not come at a better time!


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In a New Light Pioneers: Craig, 13 - "Dogwood on the St. Croix"
About Craig: "My name is Craig. I'm thirteen and I am from Crandon, Wisconsin. I go to Crandon Middle School. I come from a very confusing life and family. But I've been trying to look past all of my problems. When I get older I would like to graduate high school and go onto college and get a degree. Then become an accountant or photographer in California. Photographing is a big part of life to me, it helps me express myself and the way I think and feel."


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This is an android app I wrote in android mode of Processing for a project at UCL.
The app is part of a group visualisation project I worked on with collaboration with another 3 UCL students, Gianfranco Gliozzo, Gareth Simons and Stelios Tsaparas. You can see the rest of the work on our group's blog, ActivityBeyondBarriers.
You can find the source code here.
Based on initial visualisations, we observed that many accessible tube stations were not used as much as we had anticipated. We therefore thought that it may be beneficial to create an app pointing the user towards the closest accessible stations along with pertinent information about the station and context. The idea continued to evolve and nearest bus stop information was also added, based on buses' popularity and also due to the fact that all buses offer disabled access. There are many applications available that focus on trip planning. However, this one is different in the sense that it is focused on finding the nearest accessible stations and bus stops for the disabled users. The process is made fast and simple by requiring just two clicks (taps).
To add to this concept, the user also has live updates from the twitter accounts…
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Division 1 of Work and
Organizational Psychology IAAP
Mission development and membership participation
Dissemination of WOP-related topics and news
- Communication (internal and external).
- Disseminating the information about International Associations relevant for WOP
- Disseminating news from Division 1 members: We have a huge human and social capital.
- Disseminating activities of IAAP task forces of special interest among our membership
Internationalization of WOP research and teaching
- Alliance for Organizational Psychology (in cooperation with EAWOP and SIOP)
- International Cooperation
- Promoting cooperation in research.
- Disseminating recent developments in WOP around the world
- Contributions to the internationalization of the WOP education.
Congresses and other scientific events
- Contributions to ICAP 2010
- Regional activities organized by the Division
- Participation at national and international congresses.
The role of WOP in our societies
- Promoting Humanitarian Cooperation of Work and Organizational Psychology
- Information about professional practice and promoting internationalization
- Stimulating the impact of WOP in policy-making