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Halloween weekend was the scene of another free demonstration workshop at Red Lodge Clay Center. Matt Wilt greeted his audience with informative candor, happy to put his knowledge and experience behind the mission of sharing the importance of art in everyday life. The audience came from as far as North Dakota to share in the experience and, like most ceramic demonstrations, more than technique was shared in the conversations surrounding the demonstration.
It is easy to see the connectivity between individual artists in ceramics. How does one get past the insular nature of academic circles? How does one expand an audience base without alienating current clientele? It is a difficult question, but perhaps it is an insignificant question. Wilt is earnest and thorough, proof that working artists are not all irrational ghosts of Pollock. The very tone of his voice resonates with the integrity found in his work. It is reassuring.
"It only took a hundred years to get over the urinal in the gallery," Wilt quips. Workshops are great for delivering jewels like this. It is a sentiment which unintentionally and unknowingly may liberate someone in the observant audience.
The intense silence of certain moments in workshops is soothing. The demonstrator is focused. The audience is rapt. The electricity of the studio hums. Cameras click. It's a wonder anyone breaks the silence to ask a question. "My inclination prior to graduate school was to rough something in and not pay attention to minute details, but now it is almost pavlovian to slow down and refine the objects I'm making."
"Matt can you talk about your accident rate?" finally breaks the spell.
"I can but I'd rather not," Matt replies with a smile.
The inquiry turned in to another opportunity to let everyone know that we all have to deal with failure. Wilt says he has about 60%success rate, but it always comes back to repetition of tasks and forms. Teapots now have a higher success rate, but when he pushes the material the success number lowers. The pithy query opened the conversation up to the hard truth we must all face: sometimes it's easier to start over.
Turns out the question came from the contrast observed between Voulkos and Wilt. The latter worked embracing the frailty of the material, accepting cracking as part of the aesthetics of the process. Wilt acknowledges he enjoys looking at work that successfully showcases such frailties, but cannot embrace those things in his own aesthetic. Instead he has embraced the sometimes-necessary use of epoxy, becoming familiar enough with the adhesive to hide it. All the while he admires Arthur Gonzales' ability to hide nothing.
A nugget of wisdom repeatedly bubbling to the top of Wilt's conversation was to reinforce "the devil is in the details". He encouraged the audience to consider--if, as makers, we will pay enough attention to the technical details the bigger picture will take care of itself.
When asked about who he looked to for inspiration he listed Chris Staley and Arthur Gonzales among the living. However, it was when he talked about visiting Hans Coper's collection that he revealed the romantic conversation so many makers have with objects of hallowed stature. The audience had a chance to peek at reality coming face-to-face with distant perceptions of our imaginings. Wilt talked of seeing objects he perceived as large being intimate and the assumed intimate forms swelling with grand volume. But perhaps most significant, was his assumption that the work would be light and effortlessly thrown. The reality of Coper's objects was massiveness in energy and form. Wilt still marveled, "They felt just like they looked."
Recognition of the magic in formal work is part of the sublime experience any maker or patron pursues. There was indeed attention to details, a trait Wilt consistently seeks in his own practice, but the details he described were not solely clinical. Visceral rendering where technique and academic considerations are absorbed and forgotten is where form comes to life.
Toward the end of the demonstration Tom Bartel, a current short-term resident at Red Lodge Clay Center, and Wilt began to discuss the take away benefits of working in the constraints workshops provide. It seems the compression of time encourages risks and has opened both makers up to new discoveries. Wilt gave a nod to Tom Waits and his work in the eighties, acknowledging that now in 2011 even Waits experiments have been come formulaic. It is a constant dance, to evade formula and somehow heartening to hear makers near the top of the field struggle with a trial familiar to many. It would be nice to hear more of this conversation, simply because so often the old boys club seems comfortable at best, complacent at worst. What do we have to install in our creative practice to keep us going back to square one, to that place of discovery?


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A hard-fought defensive contest saw Hebron Christian down Kemper Academy, 18-12 in an overtime thriller Friday night.
The game started slow as both the Eagles and Rams used hard-hitting defense to keep the score low and the game in question until it could be decided in a four-down, fifth quarter.
"I told both teams after the game that it was sad someone had to lose this game," said Hebron coach David Foster. "That was as good a football game as I have seen in a long time. Both teams played hard, they didn't give up and it wasn't decided until the last play."
Hebron sought to establish the running game early and marched up and down the field most of the first half. The Rams fumbled once but also saw an interception by Hayden Carty to balance out turnovers.
Kemper drew first blood with a six-play, 75-yard drive that saw Kemper's Justin Jowers run left for a 5-yard TD at the 1:13 mark of the second quarter. The two-point conversion was no good and Kemper carried a 6-0 lead into the halftime locker room.
"We knew they had a good passing attack and both our corners did a good job of reading the plays," said Foster. "They kept Kemper's receivers covered but also stepped up when they had to and made tackles on sweeps."
Kemper came out in the third quarter and drove 58-yards to the Hebron 7-yard line before Ram defender Drew Myatt tipped the ball away on a 4-and-goal pass attempt.
Myatt would deflect three other Kemper passes and Landon Hill grabbed an interception late in the third quarter.
Hebron got on the scoreboard on a lightning fast 6-play drive that covered 93 yards. Quarterback Collin Moore broke a 35-yard run and running back Justin Moore had a 25-yard run to gobble up the yards. Moore ran left and got a critical block on the corner to rip off another 21-yards and the score. The two-point conversion was no good and the game was tied 6-6 with 13.7 second left to play.
But Kemper threw an interception on their next play from scrimmage and Hebron's Landon Hill raced 34-yards for the score. The two-point conversion was no good. But the Rams held a 12-6 advantage as the third quarter ended.
Kemper came back at the 7:50 mark in the fourth and tied the game when they intercepted a Ram pass and ran 27-yards to score. A controversial two-point conversion saw referees rule the ball was fumbled before the running back made it into the end zone.
And it all came down to overtime.
Kemper ran four plays and made it to the Hebron 3-yard line before they stalled.
Hebron's Moore settled the game when he ran left and threaded the sideline to score on the Rams' first play in overtime.
"We are 2-0 in the district and this was a great win for us," said Foster. "I saw a team that played together and played as a team.
"We played some of the best defense we have played all year," said Foster. "They sucked it up and got the job done when they had to."
Hebron travels to Central Academy in Macon for another conference contest Friday night. The Rams finish up the season Nov. 1 at Calhoun Academy.


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I had the privilege of sharing a teaching with my church family this last weekend. Something near and dear to my heart, what it means to develop a global awareness, why it's important, and some ways we can do this and make a practical difference in the world.
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Self Awareness Teaching/Sermon
This video is Part 1 of a 3-week discussion series on Mosaic Chapel's Value #2, "The Transformed Self." During Part 1, we explore self-awareness, including the importance of knowing and owning our story, how our emotions are a gift from God, how self-awareness effects our ability to practice self-care, and how the journey of self-awareness is also the journey of engaging the Holy Spirit.
Jesus Didn't Care About Correct Doctrine, and Neither Should We…
In the gospels we read how Jesus was always around people. He had a life full of relationships. Always talking, drinking, eating, relaxing; sometimes entertaining his guests and sometimes being entertained by them. What is fascinating is that these relationships were not based on these people holding to the same theology and doctrines as Jesus did. In fact, it's safe to say that none of them believed like Jesus did. Yet he was always in the company of people, and these connections became very deep and heartfelt relationships.
It seems to me that if we truly want a life full of loving relationships, we need to care less about what doctrines or world views people believe and more about the actual person. When we let our love for others be what unites us, we begin to have a life full of meaningful relationships.
Seeking out relationships or fellowship based on doctrinal agreements is a sad and ineffective substitute for love. What we need to do is choose the more divine way. The way that allows love to be what unites us to others, for that, I honestly believe, is the way of Christ.
One of the dangers with religion is it can so easily fool you into believing you're living your life, when in fact all you are doing is going round and round in circles, doing the same thing week in, week out, talking to the same people, speaking with the same language, talking about the same things.
There is a whole world of random and wonderful people and things to experience, but until you give yourself the liberty to live your life free from the trappings of religion, the danger is that you end up just doing what is comfortable, what is endorsed by the church leaders, what is already programmed for you.
I think Jesus broke this mold, this religious idea of life, and stepped fully into the reality of life around him. He got out and lived his life with people, all kinds of people. Not as a missionary or holy roller, but as a friend, as a fellow adventurer in life — as an equal.
Theology is interesting, fascinating, in fact. I spend a great deal of my life pondering it. But the theology we share and expound upon is still just a clanging gong in the ears of people if it does not first inspire our lives to actively transcend the social, racial, political, and religious boundaries around us, and to live a life of love. This, I believe, Jesus modeled.
Jesus knew God better than anyone, yet he did not live with his thoughts always stuck in Bible verses and theological studies. Rather, he was present in the moment, right there, happily engaged with a diverse variety of people and enjoying their company.
It was precisely because he knew God better than anyone that allowed him to truly live in the moment. He valued the interaction of people, of all people, and it did not depend on what kind of people they were, or what kind of theology they held, of what kind of social standing they had.
What does this show me? It shows me that I need to be careful I don't become more in love with Bible verses and theological musings then I am with the people in my everyday life. It shows me the real value of knowing God is seeing the divine value of connecting with and loving the people around me.
It shows me that I don't have to be a religiously sanitized person to be approved by God. Rather, I need to fully embrace my oneness with God to the point that I don't mind getting messy if I happen to be in the presence of a messy person; more than that, it has allowed me to accept that I am a messy person, that parts of my character are flawed and parts of my personality awkward…and that's just fine. I realize more and more that the value is not in my appearance or reputation, but in interactions I have with others, genuine connections, where I can feel my heart is fully alive.
Life is a gift. It doesn't work like a program. I works like the wind. You have to let it take you where it flows, and though you can't take hold of it and control it, you can experience its power when you let it set sail to your life, and when you embrace the journey as it is: An uncontrollable experience. A divine drifting. A wild adventure. A walk of faith, full of unique strangers waiting to become new-found friends, one step after the next.
Mick Mooney is the author of An Outsider's Guide to the Gospel.
You can connect with Mick on his facebook page and view a list of his book on amazon.
A life of Gratitude
Gratitude and Thankfulness, it can change us. I have been doing Christian Life Coaching with women the last 13 year and it is one of the most powerful things we can do to transform. Click the link below to see the video of a dear friend and I sharing the importance of Gratitude.
As most of you know I work for a non-profit and we need your help! Will you watch my video and considering joining my tribe, the 20 Tribe?! Thanks in advance!
Words For Wives: Women's Panel Discussing Sex & Intimacy in Marriage (Video Message)
How to combat Shame
Here is the link to my recent sermon/message on overcoming shame…
He's a Good Good Father
Here is the message I gave recently at event locally called "Words for Wives." So thankful to share my heart on seeing God as Heavenly Father.
"Stretch Marks"
Having kids is hard, growing our family was tough.
With my first kiddo I was young, scared and unsure of anything other than I loved this thing growing in my belly with a fervor I couldn't put into words.
Carrying my second baby was tough. Not one day passed that I didn't get sick and I spent the last 3 months in and out of the hospital hooked up to IV's…man was he worth it though.
My third baby grew deep in my heart and not in my womb. That time seemed like an eternity…14 months of wait and struggle, tears and joy. Is there such a thing as a fourth trimester? In adoption I believe there is!
The first two gave me stretch marks as I awaited their arrival; the third gave me memory marks…dates etched not into my skin but into my head and heart. The day we sent him back to Ethiopia, (after hosting him for a month) the day we heard he was sick in the orphange but couldn't do anything about it 8, 217 miles away , the day it was "official" but I couldn't quite yet hold him. The day I sat in a small damp and dusty court house in Addis Abba Ethiopia hoping the judge would say yes.
As I reflect on the marks that each of my children have left on my body, my heart and my mind, I see them differently now. I see them as beauty marks etched into my soul by the one who knew my story all along. These beauty marks are scratches, scratches into a sneak peak of what heaven will look like. Where heaven and earth meet for a moment.
I would not trade the lines on my tummy for anything, my bulging belly brought me joy unimaginable. I would not trade the lines around my eyes and mouth for anything, brought to me by many smiles, many years and lots of tears. Tears as they head to college, tears as they head to school in America for the first day, tears as they head to high school and the clock ticks loud in my head…
I stop often to reflect on all the ups and downs and everything in between. I fight daily for the strength to be fully present in the present. I won't get this day back, this year back, this time back. I may never again have one in fifth grade, this one will never be a sophomore again, I many never again get to have late night talks with one about what med school to apply to…I hold the moments close. I hold the current close as memories flood my mind…med school…what about when you wouldn't let me brush your hair but only let Daddy do it before preschool. Homecoming dance?…what about when your only stress was where your yellow "feely" blanket was? You want to play what instrument in band? What about when you first came to us and all dogs were "baby doggies" instead of puppies because you didn't know the English word.
The memories, the marks. The beauty marks that I treasure to the depths of my soul. Scarred by grace and love for which I am beyond grateful.
What marks are left on you and in you that you need to embrace and celebrate? The ones on your skin or the ones on your heart?…
My challenge for myself in 2016 is to continue to lean into the "scars" of life and let the beauty in the markings be my joy.
James 4:14 NLT How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog-it's here for a little while, then it's gone.
James 1:2-4 NLT Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.


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Bar-none the easiest way to move in Haverhill is to hire professionals to do the move for you. This is the certain way to correctly finish the job. Even when you use this method there are still more steps you can take to make an easier move.
The Best cheap movers in Haverhill
Lots of people assume if they are only moving a short distance in Haverhill , they can automatically move the contents of their house to their new home. Size differences between your new home and old may make this impractical anyway, but it is probably not a good choice either way.
Moving With StorageWe all know about the big moving companies. Their ads are all over the place including on the page that this article is published. There is absolutely nothing wrong with these national and even world movers. If you need to save money on your next move please consider hiring small movers. Three Great Reasons to Choose Small Movers Small movers are not going to be the right thing for all moves. You really need to be moving within a fairly small geographical area to use these small companies. Most of them specialize in local moves. If your move can be driven in a few hours or less then I have three great reasons to hire small movers while you are moving cheap. Small Movers Tend to be Reliable Reliability is a really good reason to use small movers. These companies rely on a good reputation and word of mouth for business. We are talking about small companies that are often three guys and a truck. They don't have huge budgets for big advertising campaigns. If you live in a small enough town you might even know the small movers personally, or you might know someone that knows them. They might not want to disappoint whoever recommended them to you. Small Movers Should Give you Great Service Because they are small and need all of the free advertising they can get from happy customers you should be getting wonderful customer service. The difference between professional and armature movers is how many moves they have been paid to make. Anyone can be careful or be way to rough with your belongings; it depends on how much they care. If you are dealing with the boss then they will care. Also the employees might be used to getting a tip when they do a good job. Negotiate a Good Deal We don't try to haggle nearly enough in the United States. A large part of that is because we are used to all of the huge multi national companies with there rigid rules that the employees are not allowed to make deals. Which is why this is the third reason to try small movers when you are moving cheap. Employees in small businesses are often allowed and even encouraged to use the brain that god gave them to make a deal. Don't be afraid to ask and then ask some more. See what they will give you if they really need your money, and of course you're going to tell everyone how happy you were with their service. Best Way to Find Them So, where are all of these wonderful small moving companies anyway? The very best way to find them is by word of mouth. Ask your friends and family if they have had any good experiences with a particular group. If that is not going to work then go to the local collage and check any postings or message boards. If that isn't what you want to do or it is just to time consuming then try the yellow pages and of course the internet. Just make sure their company is bonded and make sure you feel good about the conversation you have with their representative on the phone. Ask questions and make sure all of your concerns have been answered. Don't just book and pay for a move online on a site you know nothing about. Look for a phone number and pay cash when the job is done. Lastly you will need to stick around and keep an eye on things and don't be afraid to just fire them if you are not happy.
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text: The Concord Museum in Concord, Massachusetts has a special exhibit during November and December called "Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature". During the holiday season, the museum is filled with about 30 or so trees that are decorated by original ornaments based on children's storybooks. Volunteer decorators use their imagination to dress up the trees based on a story's theme, illustrations, or characters. Our daughter's kindergarten class took a field trip there and she enjoyed it so much that she wanted to go back so that she could show me her favorite trees. It really was quite an amazing and inspiring exhibit! So much creativity was poured into making each tree a work of art.


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If it happens often that the thrill of wonderful collections on sumptuous catwalks does get the best of us and among uhs and ahs of admiration and fascination we also throw in adjectives such as sweet! when we see a pleated skirt, delicious! when in front of the nuances of spring-summer blouses and dresses or irresistible! to a stiletto heel… we would better restrain ourselves and stick to a more professional vocabulary. And even more so since we need these appetising descriptions for the string of designer treats that the businesses of the fashion industry have started juggling just as masterfully as their – until yesterday – core creations.
Armani, for instance, seems to be seeing the link artistic between drawing the cuts of a cashmere jacket and outlining the futuristic shape of a cake with a distinct air of molecular cuisine – mousse au chocolat, strawberry sorbet and gold leaf are his new silks, veils and satins! And the Armani Dolci chocolates and marmalades available year round – for a few dozen euros a box, and I just couldn't show you less than three examples – can be perfectly matched by a beautiful bouquet of Armani Fiori!
Roberto Cavalli is, in his turn, also a (designer) master chocolatier! A box of pralines costs, depending on the number of bonbons, EUR 15 for 9, EUR 39 for 25, EUR 77 for 50 and EUR 150 for 100, no matter the print you choose. Still, zebra and leopard are the most highly appreciated.
The Dior chocolate lies somewhere between myth and reality. It seems that the haute couture chocolat confirms its materialisation from mirage to fine cocoa only as a holiday gift for the biggest magazine editors. Still, there is available an unexpected recipe of Christian Dior's favourite cake for us all to have a taste at…
Also French Jean Paul Gaultier does not have his own line of pastries of chocolates, as it even looks like sweets are just not his particular source of inspirations. He appears to be having a definite bias for elixirs – be they Evian or Piper-Heidsiek champagne – as he has by now created a true collection of limited edition bottles!
Vivienne Westwood expresses her multifaceted creativity season after season. So, why don't you choose a box of love letter-chocolates Westwood x Fortnum & Mason for Valentine's? Or maybe a bottle of Chivas dressed to impress might be more suited for your tastes?
And now that we've talked about fanfare outfitted bottles, we couldn't possibly forsake the heavenly Evian by Christian Lacroix or not mention the already legendary Diet Cokes by Marc Jacobs or Diane Von Fürstenberg! They're already in the hands of collectors, but I've run into an offer on e-Bay for a complete set – and yet unopened at that – of the Jacobs edition!
Meanwhile, if you've also started to try persuading yourselves that authentic whisky or Coke have the exact same taste no matter the packaging, I'll give us a further 3 final examples to practice our mental exercise on: Yes, Ladurée macaroons are divine be they Marni, Christian Louboutin or Lanvin!
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August 9, 2011
A new house car
I built another house car. It was actually one of the first chassis I had started, but set it aside. It wasn't in bad shape, so I decided to finish it.
The decals on this model were a real problem. I had to sand some of them off and try again. In the end I resorted to heavy weathering to disguise the decal glitches.
When is that bottle of Future Floor Wax going to get here?
You guys that can just go buy your freight car trucks and pop them on the car are so lucky. It takes me about 4 hours to build my trucks (albeit with working brakes). Multiply by 60 cars. On second thought, I'd rather not think that far ahead, at least not from that perspective.
Time for a new project. What should be it.....?
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Once again Ken Livingstone is showing us just why he should beLondon's next Mayor. Ken has plans to benefit the vast majority of Londoners after the 2012 mayoral elections. We know Ken will deliver, just as he did during his previous eight years as Mayor when his achievements included the congestion charge, vastly improved bus services and road improvements, including Trafalgar Square, to name but a few.
I really enjoyed listening to Ken address a fundraising dinner organised by Putney Labour Party last Thursday. Ken spoke about his fairer fares campaign which will be a key plank of the Labour campaign in the Londonelection next year.
New figures confirm the positive impact of Ken's pledge to cut the fares. While Boris Johnson is committed to year on year fare increases at two per cent above inflation for 20 years, Ken has pledged to cut fares and keep them lower than Boris Johnson's plan. A comparison of the effects of the two policies after four years confirms Londoners would not pay any fares after 8th November compared to Boris Johnson's 'high fare' policy which would see Londoners pay fares to the end of the year.
Ken's Fare Deal will, in fact, see the average Londoner saving £800.
It was also good to have the opportunity to chat to Ken during the dinner. Livingstone conversations are always interesting and sometimes unexpected. I never thought that the Putney dinner would lead to an exponential increase in my knowledge of garden compost, worms and associated matters. Ken has seemingly moved on from small reptiles to small invertebrates, aiding the environment in the process.
A very pleasant evening ended on a high note when Rex Osborn arrived at the dinner late and sat next to me. Rex, now leader of the Labour Group on Wandsworth Council, is a very old friend. We once shared an office in County Hall when working on the campaign to save the GLC. I hadn't seen Rex for a long time and it was great to meet up again.
I was also pleased to see Leonie Cooper, another person I have known for a long time. Leonie is the GLA candidate for Merton and Wandsworth who is fighting a cracking campaign. We all wish her the very best.
So all in all an excellent dinner. My thanks as ever to Putney Labour Party, Councillor Peter Carpenter, former Party Chair, Hans Pauley, the current Chair, Sean Lawless who organised the event, Tony Belton and Penny Corfield plus the seventy other guests who all contributed to making the evening such a resounding success.


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Description: Much-branched herb up to 50 cm high; with scattered hairs and glandular-punctate.
Leaves alternate, opposite at the base, 1–4 cm long, pinnate with filiform lobes to 20 mm long.
Heads numerous, terminal, on filiform peduncles up to 25 mm long; heads turbinate, c. 3 mm diam.; bracts obovate, with a hyaline apex, margins minutely ciliate, glandular-punctate. Florets glandular; ray floret solitary; ligule 1.5–2 mm long and yellow. Disc florets yellow, usually 4–6.
Achenes narrow-turbinate, 4-angled, 4 mm long; pappus scales 8, membraneous, darkly striated at apex, some with awns.
Distribution and occurrence: Grows in disturbed sites and roadsides north from Deniliquin area. Native of Chile.
NSW subdivisions: *NC, *CC, *NT, *NWS, *CWS, *SWS, *NWP, *SWP
Other Australian states: *Qld *Vic.


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Saturday, 23 April 2016
All is but toys
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Corporations have no morals and those running them have a duty of care to shareholders to maximise profits. That is your new god right there. While previously what was maybe seen as bad form its now seen are good enough to get you your bonus.ReplyDelete
As you rightly point out I too think what is allowed and not allowed is hugely different today, the spectrum or scale of what is acceptable or not while differnt is probably not greater in size or complexity as regards civilised society.
Its just different. I alway expect it is to be thus, like language, customs and trends keep changing.
Nice article.
I think that Lord Peter (eventually) married Miss Vane and so, retrospectively, made an honest woman of her?ReplyDelete
Your main point, however, IMHO, is to try to distinguish LAW from LORE?


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Shareable Graphics for Human Trafficking Awareness
In the United States, it is estimated that 100,000 children annually are being lured into the commercial sex industry and sold for profit. Current data indicates that the majority of these sex trafficking victims have been involved in foster care or the child welfare system.
Learn more about the crossover of Child Welfare and Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking here.
In honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, we created several graphics (stats courtesy of our friends at Love146 and Rights4Girls) for you to easily share with your networks. Click on each image to download and spread the word this month and beyond!
Abuse of a child (under the age of 18) by another person in return for payment in money or in kind, paid to the child or to one or more third parties.
Refers to the commercial sexual exploitation of any American citizen or lawful permanent resident under the age of 18.
COA's Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative
In collaboration with a group of national experts, COA is working to address the issue of human trafficking by educating the public about important practices related to prevention, identification, training and response and by incorporating corresponding information into the Administrative and Service Environment (ASE), Family Foster Care and Kinship Care Services (FKC), Group Living Services (GLS), Residential Treatment Services (RTX), Shelter Services (SH), and Volunteer Mentoring Services (VM) standards. Learn more about this initiative.
Other Resources
Human Rights for Girls
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Shared hope International
Polaris Project


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Today the Senate plans to release its healthcare bill or is it a "wealthcare" bill? Of course, this will more than likely be rejected by the Democrats and possibly welcomed, or at least voted for but the Republicans.
GOP opponents, namely Democrats think this is just a tax cut for the wealthy, so that is why I'm asking is it really "wealthcare."
At the end of the day, I'm not going to try to delve into politics, but this matter goes far beyond politics. Seemingly, it goes well beyond health as well. Whatever your political persuasion, this will be a pivotal point in US culture.
One company is looking beyond the Dems and GOP bickering and providing healthcare 24×7 to your employees from their phones, desktops, or tablets. When you have about 2 minutes, watch this short video on Hosperity.
Hosperity provides doctors, nurses, and counselors for your employees at any time and from anywhere. Here's a short video.
Do you think this new bill will be more healthcare or wealthcare? Answer in this Twitter Poll


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We have finally received all the parts for the YETI Utility can! We sincerely apologize for the delay in shipping this most important back county accessory for your YETI SNOW MX.
It is a long, long boring story, we ended up changing the material and the design of the mount 6 times in the last 3 months, the utility can was built in 10 different weights to try, the foam designs were tweaked, on and on we went.
The Utility Can assembly comes complete with 17L can, (4.5US Gal), foam mount including the drill template, rear injection moulded mount, quick pin release system, fasteners, lanyard and instructions.
We at YETI are very sorry for the delay on this accessory, and we want you out there riding your YETI as far off the trail as you can go! Thanks for your business, go out there and climb Higher!
Stay tuned for more exciting things from team YETI, we are only getting started!


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Catapult (501c3) is an initiative of the Lakeland Economic Development Council. Catapult's mission is to increase the viability of startups in central Florida through education, collaborative workspace, and funding. Catapult was founded in 2013 by our Economic Development Council and opened in January of 2014. This experiment was funded by $1,000,000 in private donations, used for build-out and three years' operating budget. Catapult is the result of years of research through High Skill High Wage City Visit trips to various cities throughout the USA: San Francisco, San Diego, Austin, Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, etc.
Catapult 1.0, a 10,000 square foot donated space in the basement of the Bank of America building, currently has over 120 members in coworking space, dedicated desks, semi-private offices and a small commercial kitchen. Our goal is to incubate and launch entrepreneurs into their own space in our community. Catapult 1.0 far exceeded our expectations, therefore, we have decided to significantly expand the concept.
We recently purchased the 38,000 square foot former Cash Feed building in the heart of Downtown Lakeland on Lake Mirror for Catapult 2.0. The new $10 million facility will house a 24,000 square foot coworking space, 9,000 square foot maker space, 5,000 square foot commercial kitchen as well as offices of Catapult staff, YLakeland staff (our talent recruitment and retention team) and our EDC. To date, we have raised over $15,000,000 for this project, which includes operating capital for 5 years. Catapult Website


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Capitol Hill Hotel offers Special Rates for Law Firms in Washington D.C.
Stay at Capitol Hill Hotel when you are in Washington preparing for depositions or conducting trial preparations. Our Washington D.C. boutique hotel serves as a great base of operations, with spacious guest suites and multiple meeting rooms that can by booked by hour. Our meeting spaces are also newly renovated and feature state-of-the-art technology with flat-screen monitors and complimentary high-speed Internet access and Wi-Fi. Natural light and ergonomic seating ensure that you can conduct your meetings in total comfort.
Capitol Hill Hotel's well-furnished suites feature large workspaces, comfortable seating areas, and kitchens or kitchenettes. The hotel also includes a 24/7 business center with complimentary printing, scanning, and fax, as well as daily continental breakfast, valet parking, fitness center, and laundry service.
We are pleased to offer special rates for Law Firms in Washington D.C.. For more information about discounted rates for legal professionals, please call our sales manager at 202.448.2088.


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Real and Relevant – 21st Century Learner
Real and Relevant – Information and Critical Literacy Skills for the 21st Century Learner' (Early and First Level)
The Scottish Information Literacy Project has been awarded funding by Learning and Teaching Scotland to work with Learning and Teaching Scotland in an area which is a key area for both Learning and Teaching Scotland and the Scottish Information Literacy Project. One of the Project's 'products' is the first draft of the National Information Literacy Framework Scotland which is a Framework linking specific information literacy skill levels to appropriate Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework levels from primary school to workplace and lifelong learning levels. We are currently extending and redrafting it to make it a genuine lifelong learning policy document in line with the Scottish Government's 'cradle to grave' educational strategy. We will be working with Learning and Teaching Scotland's Literacy Team on a project entitled:
'Real and Relevant – Information and Critical Literacy Skills for the 21st Century Learner' (Early and First Level)
The Project's aims are:
To create a quality CPD Information Literacy resource pack whose target audience will be Early Years (primary 1-2). This will contain:-
- Background Information re Information Literacy
- Learning and teaching approaches
- Supporting resources
Learning and Teaching Scotland is constructing a resource called 'Real and Relevant - Information Literacy Skills for the 21st Century Learner' which is aimed at the upper primary/early secondary stages. This resource reflects the purposes and principles of Curriculum for Excellence as well as linking with specific outcomes from the Literacy and English framework. The Project, aimed at early and first level, will help us to extend the early years component of the Framework. Both projects should complement existing work already carried out by Learning and Teaching Scotland in this area, e.g. the structure and terminology that has been adapted to be in keeping with primary practice and the CfE literacy and English framework.
- Curriculum for Excellence Literacy Experiences and Outcomes - information literacy can be found within the following sections:
- finding and using information include, in reading, critical literacy skills
- understanding, analysing and evaluating statements encourage progression in understanding of texts, developing not only literal understanding but also the higher order skills
Project Timescale
2009 - January 2010
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Welcome to Expert Tutoring AV Corp.
We are excited to announce that we are now a Nonprofit Organization!
Our mission is to help all students succeed and develop a love for learning. We take a team approach between the parents, students, teachers, and tutors.
We have been open since August 2011 and feel that every child could benefit from tutoring. We have a great track record of helping students that are struggling improve in all areas. Students already doing well in school benefit from tutoring because we can help them do even better, and they have the opportunity to excel to the top of the class. Our low hourly rate makes it affordable for students to attend tutoring daily, which allows us to actually make a difference in student growth and success.
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Are you one of the many people that are concerned about losing some weight? Then you have already taken an important first step by reading this. The better educated you are on how to effectively lose weight, the more likely you are to attain (and maintain! ) reach your weight loss So sit down and start learning today.
If you stop eating red meat in your diet you can lose weight. Red meat contains a lot of cholesterol and saturated fat. Rather than choosing red meats, substitute this with leaner items like fish and poultry.
A good way to help you lose weight is avoiding egg yolks and only eating the whites. The yolk does have healthy properties but shouldn't be incorporated into your diet. Egg whites are an awesome source of protein.
Eat healthier meat prepared in a healthy manner if you are trying to lose weight. Try choosing lean cuts of meat, barbecue or steak sauce. This will add flavor and keep your meat from seeming dry or tasteless. Chutneys are available in a variety of sweet and fruity flavors and add excellent flavor to your protein.
Invest in comfortable pair of workout shoes. If you wear shoes that do not fit properly, you will end up with sore feet on top of the muscle aches you are going to experience from increased activity.
Don't eat right before you go to bed. Food eaten right before sleeping isn't going to become energy. It ends up turning into fat that is stored as you sleep. You should eat dinner at least a few hours before going to bed.
Take "before" and "after" photos to illustrate progress. This way you rather than simply reading a number on a scale. It is also amaze your friends how much you have progressed.
Drink a lot of water if you want to have a healthy diet. Most people need to drink around eight glasses of water a day to stay adequately hydrated. When it's hot you have to drink more. Drinking lots of water can keep the digestive system running smoothly and you will feel more full.
A pedometer can track how many steps you are losing weight. You should consider walking roughly 10,000 steps each day. If you know how many you are doing on average, you can push yourself to take more. Every step will help you closer to your ultimate weight loss goals.
Eating while distracted is likely to cause weight gain. If you don't pay attention to your diet, you won't lose any weight.
Cutting back on salt out of your diet can help you lose weight. When salt is something you don't eat any longer, you will soon be able to taste the natural salt that food already has, and it can even curb the craving for junk food. Fast food is loaded with salt, so skip it.
You could enjoy these with a low-fat dressing to give them more flavor. You will cut fat intake and calories.
A great way to get rid of saturated fat is to reduce the amount of red meat you consume. Instead of making meat the main part of your dish, substitute this food with vegetables that can carry the same amount of nutrients with less fat. You can also make use of the meat chunks in your dishes.
When you are on a diet you cannot eat high calorie foods in the same amounts as you would other foods. For example, allow yourself a small piece of cake, include a serving of fresh fruit to help you control your portion of cake.
Sleep is a chief factor in reducing stress when trying to lose weight. Mental health gives you great physical health, so make sure you're getting 7-8 hours every single night. If you sleep more than that or less than that, it is mainly because the way you when you are awake.
Different body types of diets work for different people. Some people may see instant results by lowering their carbohydrate intake. You need to find a diet that fits your needs.
An essential first step in losing weight is knowing the things that work and don't work. Lots of people don't understand that their lifestyle choices affect their ability to lose weight. Now that you have all the information, it's time to apply what you've learned.


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Find all kinds of art at Honey Horn market
The Art Market at Historic Honey Horn, a juried fine art and craft outdoor festival, will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 30 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 1 at the Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island. Artwork in media including clay, wood, fibers, metals, glass, jewelry, watercolors, oil, mixed media and photography will be on display and for sale.
Admission is free. Parking is $6. Food and drinks will be for sale. An artist's reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. April 30 is $20. Reservations are required.
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So first things first. Did you notice anything different? Huh? Did ya? Did ya? Yes, I have a new look. Of course its not a major overhaul, but a new header with some photos I love and I added new clicky buttons to my other sites to follow. Now, that took brain power. Two days of trying to figure that out. I was exhausted. I have wrote about how I am not very computer literate and that was a test, but I did it, cleaned up my blog and walla! Cool beans. Two of my favorite colors are pink and brown and I just love it, it's purty. Now on to food because we all know that's more important than my new look which I am sure once I truly figure out what I want then I can hire a smart person to do it for me.
This recipe has been bouncing around Pinterest and I have been in a food rut. I cook dinner every Sunday (well, I cook almost everyday except Saturday's) but Sunday is our family staple, sit down at the table day..no excuses. I did a little pinning this weekend, came across it and the rest is history. This recipe is totally amazing. It's so yummy, we devoured half the pan. It seriously is all the hype and a bag of chips. I altered this recipe a bit, but only in quantities. Without further adieu ....
Chicken enchiladas with green chili sour cream sauce
8-10 soft taco shells
3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
4 cups shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 (4 oz) can diced green chillies
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 pan
2. Spread chicken on tortillas, sprinkle with cheese. Roll up in tortillas and place in pan.
3. In a sauce pan, melt butter, stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add broth and whisk until smooth. Heat over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Reduce heat.
4. Stir in sour cream and chilies. Do not bring to boil, you don't want curdled sour cream.
5. Pour over enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
6. Bake 22 min and then under high broil for 3 min to brown the cheese.
My pan only held 8 tortillas and the recipe calls for 2 cups cheese but I used all 4 cups because I covered the the chicken with cheese and then rolled. I also used canned chicken breast. Don't forget the green chillies. That really adds flavor. I served with corn and I was craving pinto beans, so I opened a can (not very southern I know), but they were yummy too. This recipe is easy, quick and you will love it.
There you have it. Fat food at its finest. I am sure this recipe could be just as good with low fat ingredients. I hope you enjoy. I also want to say thank you to all my new followers this weekend. I have come across some great blogs and have enjoyed reading them.
Happy Monday friends.


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Leave it to Toshiba to pick up on a great concept by Microsoft. While the dual-screen Microsoft Courier tablet never saw the light of the day, Toshiba's Libretto did, and this little computer wonder is now available for sale. The question is, will it make you rush out for one?
Read on for more information.
When leaks about the now-canceled Microsoft Courier project first found its way on the internet, the online world was awash with anticipation. Some called the project a great start to challenging Apple's grip on the tablet space, while others were highly interested in the dual-screen nature of the device, which allowed for news ways a user could interact with the device.
Unfortunately, the buzz did not last for long, and Microsoft eventually made the fated announcement that the Courier project was never meant to be. But this does not mean that idea of a dual-screen tablet died along with the Courier. Instead, Toshiba quietly worked on its own dual-screen computing device, and in June this year, the company announced its Libretto W100, a dual-screen ultramobile concept PC.
Fast forward a couple of months, and Toshiba has finally announced that their concept PC will be available for sale. For US$1100, you will get the lovely-looking, dual 7-inch W100 which comes pre-installed with Windows 7 Home Premium, and sports an Intel Pentium U5400 processor. Backing up the W100 processing needs are specifications standard to most conventional notebooks: 2GB of DDR3 ram, Intel HD graphics, 64GB SSD, WiFi, Bluetooth and a webcam.
And while the W100 looks every bit a great device, the biggest issue is probably the pricetag, considering the specifications of the machine. Still, at least Toshiba is throwing in Windows 7 Home Premium for the W100 and not the touch-crippled Starter edition found in some other devices. More importantly, you might want to move fast if a W100 occupies a spot in your shopping list of 'I want(s)', because the W100 will only be available in limited quantities. You have been informed.
Toshiba (Sinagpore) did not respond to our request for the W100's local availability and pricing at the time of publication.


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The Pakistan government said that Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in the construction sector have been impressive over the last five years (2006-10). In FY10 alone, foreign investment PKR8bn (US$94m) was invested in Pakistan against PKR7bn in FY09, a central bank annual report released this week noted.
According to the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) annual report for the last fiscal year (2009-10) which makes a fair assessments of the cement sector (investment, production, capacity utilisation, sales and exports) - the rapid expansion in construction activities triggered growth in a number of allied industries including cement, metal, paints and varnishes, and home appliances.
But the report pointed out that FDI in cement sector during July- June 2009-2010 was nil compared to an investment of US$32.6m in last fiscal year. SBP attributed the fall in investment to the decline in profitability, increased financial losses at some major companies, a lack of mergers and acquisitions, poor law and order situation, power shortages etc.
However, on a positive note central bank stated: "Construction sector in Pakistan exhibited a strong 15.3 per cent growth in FY10 compared with a contraction of 11.2 per cent in FY09. This remarkable performance was driven mainly by a decline in building material prices, which, in turn, was caused by reduction of duty on cement sales, and decline in global prices of coal, iron, and wood. Anecdotal evidence suggests that most of the construction growth was led by the private sector".
In terms of cement exports, volumes continued to grow for the fifth consecutive year, although witnessing a slight decrease this year on the back of falling volumes to the UAE. Overall, high external demand, the entry into new markets and an increase in domestic production provided impetus to exporters. For its part, the government also allowed an inland freight subsidy to foster cement exports.
Exports to traditional markets such as Afghanistan Bahrain, Egypt and Iraq increased. Along with the rising share of these established Pakistan export markets, new markets like South Africa, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Sudan boded well for exporters.
The fall in export volumes to the UAE is attributed to low demand in the country or may be due to the fact that Saudi Arabian authorities lifted a ban on cement exports. Going forward, due to its geographical location Saudi Arabia is well placed to capture Pakistan's share in Middle Eastern countries going forward, the report noted.
During FY10, Pakistan's capacity utilisation stood at 70.50 per cent compared to 65.50 per cent in corresponding period last year. Domestic production increased 10 per cent during Jul-June FY10 compared with a growth of 6.1 per cent in FY09. Domestic cement demand registered a sharp increase as price of cement and other complementary building materials declined during the year. As a result, cement sales increased 9.3 per cent during FY10 compared to a weak increase of 3.3 per cent in FY09.
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Ethanol the pros and cons
Ethanol or ethyl alcohol (CH3CH2OH) a colorless liquid with characteristic odor and taste. Ethanol is a liquid gas that is the breakdown of starches and sugars from plants such as wheat, corn, and fruit and vegetable waste.
Ethanol burns cleaner, is easily replenished, and comes right from American soil. Studies show that ethanol blends reduce the amount of emissions by 25% to 30%. It has a higher energy density than some other alternative fuels.
It all sounds real positive but there is has been some new discoveries that show a serious downside to the ethanol craze as well.
As it is stated above, ethanol has a high energy density, so it needs 1.5 times as much as gasoline to go the same distance. To the consumer this means worse gas mileage, which is overcome by the price paid at the pump usually. However demand for crop and production has changed due to government mandates on the use of bio fuels. Some states like Wash. are now at least 10% ethanol across the board. There is still a handful of stations in Idaho where you can get 100% gasoline or at least ethanol free gasoline.
The producers of ethanol are pressing the government harder and asking them to overturn the ruling that limits the mix of ethanol to 10%. These companies are pushing for 15% or higher if they can get it. With the EPA in their back pocket and the full support of the governments "new energy future" it has been a fairly easy row to hoe thus far.
Several studies have shown harmful effects of using of E10 or 90% gas and 10% ethanol. Some but not all of these things have been resolved by newer advances in technology from the automotive industry. E10 has a shelf life that is only 3 months or 90 to 100 days under ideal environmental conditions. When one thinks in terms of owning a car that only gets used during the summer or that lawn mower that gets put away during the winter, it certainly gives you cause for concern. Or how about your chainsaw, weed eater, generator, motor home just to name a few.
Many states still do not require the labeling of E10 gas at the pumps so know your laws or invest in a test kit if you�re concerned about using ethanol.
Older engines (prior to 1998) and several luxury vehicles do not permit the use of alcohol fuels. Many lower priced and high mileage automobiles experience performance problems and part damage from the use of E10 gas.
Fuel efficiency can decrease by 2 to 40% in some cases; remember these are backed by several studies.
Avoid water contamination by choosing a level of octane exceeding 90 for added security. Water contamination can lead to a drop in up to 3 points for octane.
Affects of "bad gas" or what we call adding too much alcohol can cause hesitation on WOT (wide open throttle). More affects are clogged fuel filters and carbs, damage to fuel and VRO pumps, pistons. The disintegration and dissolving of engine parts (especially rubber and plastic). If you�re fanatical about your car you can install a water separator filter, few people know the harm water contamination in your fuel causes an engine. MLR solutions offer a cheap fuel test kit, available on their site www.fueltestkit.com. Check them out, they are a fantastic resource for legislature and fuel studies in general.


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Diggler Mountain Scooters
Check out a new way to get down the mountain with Diggler Mountain Scooters–part mountain bike, part scooter.
Designed to tackle terrain like a mountain bike and carve turns like a skateboard, the "Original Mountain Scooter" takes fun and adventure to a whole new level! With the long wheel base and the board's carving ability, these scooters handle as well as bikes, can go as fast, and are easy for first-timers. Don't miss the special Diggler Trail that starts at the top of the Twilight Lift (lift 4).
Still wondering how a Diggler does up on the mountain? Check out these videos.
Diggler and 1990 World Trails Purgatory CO
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Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort: Diggler Downhill Trail
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Diggler Scooter rentals are available at Purgatory Cycle Works located slopeside near Lift 4 in Purgatory Village Center. 970-385-2181
Children must be at least 36 inches tall and 3 years of age to ride the lift. Always wear a helmet!
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"When you do what Buddhas do, then you are a Buddha.
There are no shortcuts.
Same is true for being Christ-like.
It has nothing to do with what you wear around your neck
(or how many Buddha statues are in your home).
It has everything to do with how you treat others and live your life.
There are no shortcuts." ~Timber Hawkeye


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Hair growth cycle
What is the hair cycle
There are natural ways to speed up hair growth, such as leading a healthy lifestyle and trying to keep stress levels to a minimum. An adequate amount of sleep and exercise will help to control your stress levels. Physical activity encourages your body circulation including your scalp, promoting hair growth. Make sure to avoid fad diets, if you aren't eating enough protein and iron you will lack energy which will lead to hair loss as well as other deficiencies.
Understanding the hair growth cycle will help you identify problems that you may encounter with your hair.
An Overview of the Hair Growth Cycle
Each hair follicle lives in a cycle of a long period of growth, followed by a relatively short period of rest. During the rest period the hair is still attached to the hair follicle, but it is not growing. After the resting phase the hair is shed and a newer hair begins to grow, starting a new hair growth cycle.
Genetics determine hair follicles' pattern of growth and rest. As we age, hair follicles are programmed to stop producing hair and spend more time in the resting stage.
Stages of the Hair Growth Cycle
The growth cycle of a hair consists of 3 stages:
- The anagen stage is the growing period of a hair follicle.
- This stage typically lasts about 3 to 5 years.
- The catagen stage is the intermediate period of hair growth.
- Hair follicles prepare themselves for the resting phase.
- It lasts around 1-2 weeks.
- During this phase, the deeper portions of the hair follicles start to collapse.
- The telogen stage is the resting and shedding period of the hair cycle.
- It usually lasts 3 to 4 months.
- At the end of this period, older hairs that have finished their life will fall out and newer hairs will begin to grow.
Timespan of the Hair Growth Cycle
- The anagen phase constitutes about 90% (1000 days or more) of the growth cycle.
- The catagen phase (10 days) and telogen phase (100 days) constitute only 10% of the hair growth cycle.
- During the catagen and telogen phase of the hair growth cycle, as hairs are at the shedding and rest-from-growth period, no bald spots are shown as hairs are randomly distributed over the scalp.
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Is your child up to date on his or her vaccinations? Our office staff will be happy to discuss with you the best plan to get back on top!
If you have an outstanding bill, please note we now have an easy-to-use
Welcome to We Care Pediatrics! My name is Dr. Peter Kosoff and I have been proudly serving the Tampa Bay area since 2004 when I opened We Care Pediatrics. Our wonderful Staff, and I are fully committed to your child's health and wellbeing. As a pediatric board certified Pediatrician, Our Mission is to provide the highest quality medical services to your children in the following ways:
- Acute and preventative care in a compassionate and respectful manner based on treatment and education
- Prioritizing wellness during regular infant and childhood checkups and immunizations along with routine developmental evaluations and laboratory work
- Close relationship with a host of pediatric subspecialists and therapists associated with a variety of pediatric facilities, hospitals, laboratories and imaging services in the area
- Patient educational and developmental issue advocacy
- The use of state of the art electronic medical records
- In-house, rapid laboratory tests
- We are bilingual in Spanish
If you are a New Patient, please take a look at Our Facility and save time by printing our practice Forms ahead of time.
Understandably, as a board-certified Pediatrician, I believe in the effectiveness of vaccines and follow immunization guidelines published by the Centers for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics. For more information on our vaccine policy, please click here.
We are conveniently located on Balm Riverview Road in Riverview, across from the Fire Station, just south of Bay City Gymnastics, and just off of US Highway 301. Please feel free to Contact Us if you have any questions.
Did You Know?
Did you know that approximately one million kids in the U.S. are not fully immunized by two years old? While the occurrence of most vaccine preventable diseases is declining; we have seen resurgence of whooping cough (also called pertussis).
At "We Care Pediatrics" your child's health is our primary concern. That is why we administer both the required and recommended childhood and adolescent vaccinations. Call us today to schedule an appointment: 813-236-9310.
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Dr. Kosoff and his staff are the nicest, quickest, and most caring medical professionals I have ever met. We Care Pediatrics stands out in their service of my children, and I am proud to be a customer.
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Changing structure of scientific inquiry
At ESA the other week (this post got slowed down by my now traditional post ESA cold), I attended an intriguing symposium on Ecoinformatics that led my thoughts in an interesting direction. Ecoinformatics (short for Ecological informatics) is, broadly, concerned with solving the technological challenges of making the increasing wealth of ecological data broadly available, accessible, and analyzable (?). In the symposium, several presentations were given on different efforts to unite existing ecological databases (DataONE) and to create a system for authors to submit datasets related to their publications (Dryad - which currently focuses on evolutionary biology, not ecology specifically).
This second project I find particularly exciting. There are many challenges that need to be worked out to make it a reality, but I really just want to comment on a few of the things that I found especially cool:
1) Authors will be expected to submit properly formatted and annotated data related to their papers for archival at the time they submit papers for publication. If done well, with an appropriate system, this means lots of cool data available to the scientific community allowing many interesting synthesis and modeling projects, and potentially fostering many cool collaborations. (Obviously lots of interesting challenges involving appropriate citations, etc, embargoing sensitive data or allowing authors more time to publish follow up papers, infrastructure issues, funding, etc.)
2) I was amused thinking about how this would mark a further step in the Ford-ification of Science; already within big lab groups, PI's have Big Ideas and write grants and get funding that supports various post docs and grad students and technicians who experiment, collect data, and analyze it. Open access data sets could compartmentalize science even more, making it totally possible to do great science and synthesis without ever collecting data. Fascinating to think about. Specialization can bring rewards in terms of skill levels at particular tasks, and increased efficiency, along with new challenges, such as making sure that appropriate data are gathered, and that communication between roles is good.
Anyways; fun to think about.
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Shaw stated that in the early morning of Sunday October 21, 2010, an unknown person or persons vandalized the Cooper Township Sportsman Assoc. located on Terrace and Paul Street, in Winburne, Clearfield County.
Police reports indicate that a picnic pavilion had been set on fire, and back-stops for the shooting range had been cut down and burned. Additionally, a concession stand/shed had been broken into and vandalized. The cost to repair the damage was approximately $4,500.00.
Shaw stated that the Clearfield County Crime Stoppers will pay a reward of up to $1,000.00 for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the vandalism.
Shaw stated that public support is needed to help solve this case. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 376-4700. Continue reading
Shaw identified the missing man as Justin Lewis Demko, age 27, of 406 East 20th Street, Clearfield, Pennsylvania.
Shaw stated that Demko was first reported missing to the Lawrence Township Police Department on July 1, 2011. Acting on information received by investigators working the case, a coordinated search was conducted to locate items of evidence that may assist in locating Demko.
On Friday, August 26 and Saturday August 27, 2011, search teams combed properties near the R.J. Corman Rail Yard in Clearfield Borough. The search expanded to include properties behind the Bionol plant and along the Susquehanna River. Additional information learned during the search caused investigators to search a second site located in the Guinea Hill Road area of Lawrence Township.
Shaw stated that the Lawrence Township Police were assisted in the search by the C.A.E.S.A.R. Southwest K-9 Search & Rescue Team from Greenville, Pennsylvania, the Clearfield Borough Police, the Pennsylvania State Police Aviation Unit, the Clearfield County Sheriff's Department, Clearfield County Emergency Management, Clearfield Borough Fire Department, the Lawrence Township Fire Department No. 5, 6, 7, the Curwensville Fire Department, the BJW Fire Department, the DuBois City Fire Department, the Sandy Township Fire Department, the Goshen Fire Department, the Morris Township Fire Department, the Lawrence
Township/Clearfield Borough Fire Police, the American Red Cross, the Clearfield Emergency Medical Services, Clearfield County GIS and Tax Assessment Offices. Continue reading
Shaw stated that on Sunday, August 7, 2011, the Lawrence Township Police responded to a residence on Race Street for a report of a theft. Upon arrival at the scene, the victim, a senior citizen, relayed that he was sitting on the porch of his residence when a woman entered onto the porch and asked him for change for a twenty dollar bill. The victim further relayed that the woman handed him two one dollar bills however he returned those to her when he realized she had not handed him the proper amount. The woman them reached into the victim's front pocket and unlawfully removed his wallet. The victim also relayed that the woman then ran to her car and left the scene.
The female perpetrator was described as being between 20 to 25 years of age, with shoulder length blonde hair, and approximately 5'5" to 6' in height. The female was further described as wearing a yellow tank top shirt and khaki capri pants at the time of the incident. Additionally, the female's vehicle was described as a Gold or Silver Chevrolet car.
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LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP- Clearfield County District Attorney, William A. Shaw, Jr., announced today that the Clearfield County Crime Stoppers is seeking information relating to an armed robbery at the Rite Aid on the Clearfield Curwensville Highway.
Shaw stated that on Monday, May 30, 2011 at approximately 5:15 p.m. a man entered the Rite Aid store wearing a mask, dark-colored gloves, a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and dark sneakers. The male suspect was carrying a large, black, semi-automatic handgun. The suspect is described as a white male with blue eyes.
Upon entering the Rite Aid, the suspect went directly to the Pharmacy area in the rear of the store and ordered an employee to the floor. The suspect then demanded prescription medication from the pharmacist. After the suspect obtained the prescription medication, he ordered another employee to the back of the store. The suspect then left the store and fled in a truck heading west on SR 879 towards Curwensville. The vehicle was described as being a full-size Ford extended cab truck that was two-tone in color, with dark gray on the top and silver on the bottom.
Shaw reported that on January 25, 2011 the DuBois City Police Department was dispatched to a Love Street residence for the report of a burglary that had just occurred. Shaw stated that the victim reported that she arrived at her residence and found that the rear door was ajar. Upon entering her residence the victim found that an unknown male was inside her home, and that the male asked her if she had found his dog. The male then ran from the residence, heading towards Patterson Avenue.
Upon investigation it was found that jewelry was missing from the victim's home. The victim also relayed that the male had an "olive" complexion and was wearing a green hooded sweatshirt or jacket and blue jeans.
Shaw stated that on February 17, 2011, the DuBois City Police Department received a report of a burglary at a residence on Patterson Avenue. Upon arrival at the scene, Officers reported that there was forced entry to the front door of the residence. Officers secured the residence and did not locate anyone inside. The victim relayed that a bottle of prescription medicine and a coin collection were missing from his home.
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Shaw stated that a private residence in Coalport Borough was broken into between July 3, 2010, and July 7, 2010. Personal property belonging to the victim was taken during the burglary.
While investigating the incident, the Pennsylvania State Police, Woodland Barracks, located a number of items that were stolen during the burglary in a wooded area off of Hegerty Road in Coalport. The stolen property recovered includes:
Makita DPC7301 Concrete Saw
Homelite Chainsaw
North Star Air Compressor 130 PSI
Road Shock Wrench
Powermax XP400WGE Generator
Cutting torches and gauges
Craftsman ½" drill
Craftsman screwdriver
Clearfield County Crimestoppers is seeking information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for the February 12, 2009, burglary of the Wilda Williams residence in Morrisdale, PA, 16858.
The daylight burglary occured as unknown actor(s) gained entry to the… Continue reading
Clearfield County Crimestoppers is seeking information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for the December 27, 2006, robbery of the First Commonwealth Bank, located at 5 North Main Street, DuBois, PA, 15801
Clearfield County Crimestoppers is offering a… Continue reading