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National Slate Museum
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4-2-2010 We decided to create our new garden in a little corner on our site, next to the cafe. And look - there was nothing here at all!
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All the preparation and planning for the Slate Garden began before Christmas, but all the hard work began on the actual garden itself in February. We worked together with Gwynedd Council's Residential and Day Services to create our fantastic new garden - and here are some pictures of the proses.
The pictures on this blog will allow you to see the whole process, from beginning to end.
We love our new Slate Garden, and we hope that you will get the chane to come to Llanberis to enjoy the garden too!
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The life of a rockstar (Whole Grain Pancakes with Pumpkin Pie Maple Syrup)
Let's talk about how much of a rockstar I am.
Last night was Friday. I bet you can imagine the shenanigans I got myself into.
Guess what? You don't have to imagine. I've got photographic evidence.
First, I ate two of these whole wheat, garlic cheese breadsticks.
And then I had three slices of this tomato, basil and onion pizza.
And then I fell asleep on the couch during the first intermission of the Blackhawks game. Which puts my bedtime roughly around 8:45pm.
I had a glorious, fantastic, wonderful, restful 9 1/2 hours of sleep. And while I might not have partied hard last night, I was in the mood for a hangover classic. Pancakes.
You want to know what my favorite thing in my whole kitchen is?
Yup. That ratty old bag that lives in our freezer holds the key to quick and easy pancakes. And it makes me happy. Very, very happy. Our favorite pancakes come from the King Arthur Homemade Whole Grain Pancake Mix that my sister passed along to me a while back. We love it. You make the mix (in about 10 minutes), put it in the freezer and it lasts for 10 batches. When you are ready to make pancakes the recipes is easy breezy: 1cup mix, 1 cup buttermilk and one egg.
And look, we just happen to keep buttermilk frozen in one cup increments just for this use.
Yes, you can freeze buttermilk! Mix the ingredients, let it rest for 15-20 minutes and get to cooking!
While cooking, I threw in some chia seeds and cinnamon chips.
Topped with butter, almonds and pumpkin pie maple syrup.
Yeah, you heard me. PUMPKIN PIE MAPLE SYRUP.
Pumpkin Pie Maple Syrup
2/3 c. pumpkin puree
1/2 c. maple syrup
1/8 t. nutmeg
1/8 t. cloves
14 t. cinnamon
1/4 c. water
Mix all ingredients in a pot and heat over medium-low heat until warmed through.
Have a great Saturday!
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Oh my gosh, that syrup. I need to try that.
Your breakfast puts mine to shame this morning (oatmeal with bananas and cinnamon and almonds). I wanted to make pumpkin pancakes, but by the time I got out of bed, took the dogs for a walk, organized some baby stuff, I was too hungry to wait.
That is the great thing about the pancake mix. It only takes me 15-20 minutes to make pancakes!
I'm going to have to make a batch to keep in the freezer. That would make it so much faster!
Highly recommended! And my sister told me that she doesn't use buttermilk, just 1 cup of milk + 1 tablespoon of vinegar as a substitute.
yummo!! my breakfast (at around 4 am) was toast with peanut butter, oj, milk and tea (with pumpkin spice creamer…so not a total bore)…then off to work for 12 hours…fun!
Mmm, that sounds delicious, too! Hope you had a good day at work!
Where did you get those cinnamon chips? They seem like a great addition to my pumpkin pancakes.
They came from a little farm store in Washington, Indiana. I don't think I've ever seen them in a big name store. But they are awesome!
I'll take a whole jug of that pumpkin pie maple syrup, please ;).
Hey, I found your blog from Spark People. Did you know you can get powdered buttermilk in a can that works absolutely perfectly for recipes like this? You can mix it in with the dry ingredients and then you'll only have to add water and egg! That's how I make my pancakes!
I had no idea about powdered buttermilk. Thanks! I'll definitely have to check it out.


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HistoryMiami will be closed on December 25 and January 1 in observance of Christmas and New Year's Day. We will maintain our regular schedule the rest of the holiday season. Best wishes from HistoryMiami.
The museum marks the 50th Anniversary of The Beatles U.S. arrival with a limited-engagement exhibition, Ladies and Gentlemen…The Beatles!, a traveling exhibition curated by the Los Angeles-based GRAMMY Museum.
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Encephalitis - Complications of encephalitis
Although some people will make a good recovery after having encephalitis, the condition can cause significant complications and can be fatal.
The chances of successful treatment are much better if the condition is diagnosed and treated quickly.
However, even with treatment it can be fatal. About 20% of people treated for encephalitis caused by the herpes simplex virus - one of the most common but serious forms of the condition - will die.
Overall, about 10% of encephalitis cases are fatal. In some cases, people survive with one or more long-term complications due to damage to the brain.
The most common complications include:
- memory problems, which affect 70% of people with complications
- personality and behavioural changes, which occur in just under half of all people
- aphasia - speech and language problems that occur in around one in three people
- epilepsy, which occurs in one in four affected adults and one in two affected children
- changes in emotions, such as anxiety and anger, and mood swings
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- physical and motor difficulties
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Due to these complications, specialised services are often needed during recovery, including from:
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Before being discharged from hospital, your health and social care needs will be fully assessed and an individual care plan drawn up to meet those needs.
If you are the primary carer of someone recovering from encephalitis, such as their spouse or parent, you should be invited to take part in discussions about the care plan, and your own circumstances and requirements should be taken into account. You should also be given information about support services available in your local community.
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March 23, 2010"Let's assume there is a comprehensive settlement to which the Palestinian Authority (PA) agrees. It isn't going to happen but this is for demonstration purposes. … What would happen? First, none of this would apply to the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip. Hamas, Hezbollah, Syria, Iran, Muslim Brotherhoods, and many others would renounce this as treason. … Would the kind of people who are now prone to support revolutionary Islamism then say: 'What a fair settlement. This settles all our grievances. Thank you, America for being so wonderful!'"
—Barry Rubin, director, Global Research in International Affairs (GLORIA) Center, blog, "Why What General Petraeus Said is Wrong About the Middle East (Or is It Just Being Misinterpreted?)" March 17, 2010
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We investigated the proton enhancement and depletion in the vicinity of the heliospheric current sheet (HCS) using data from STEREO/PLASTIC and STEREO/IMPACT. Three HCS crossing events were studied. For the first two events, the proton enhancement and depletion are found to lie at one edge of the HCS. The proton density has a steep slope both at the HCS and at the other boundary of the enhancement. In the third event the proton enhancement and depletion surround the HCS and last for 8 hours while the density profile is very different from the other two events. Velocity shear is observed at the HCS for the first two events but not for the third. The enhancement of hydrogen and depletion of oxygen at the streamer belt in the solar corona have been reported using UVCS observation. A potential connection with our observations is based on the similar features observed at 1 AU. How the plasma flows out of the streamer belt, and why there are different features in HCS encounters remain open questions for future study.
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On Lok Lifeways Chaplain Internship
On Lok Lifeways is a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), serving frail seniors who want to live in their own home, not a nursing home.
We provide comprehensive medical care and social services at our day centers, and assistance at home with everyday tasks.
A unique opportunity for seminary and chaplaincy students:
- Diverse. We serve a rainbow variety of seniors from diverse cultural, ethnic,
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- Interfaith. Participants come from a rich breadth of spiritual traditions.
- Flexible. Students can serve at one or more of our 9 Bay Area centers and
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WASHINGTON, July 11, 2013 — Major League Soccer announced on Wednesday that Portland, Ore., will be the host city for the 2014 MLS All-Star Game. The game, which pits the league's top players and a renowned international club in late July or early August 2014, will be played at JELD-WEN Field, home to the Portland Timbers and one of the best soccer fan experiences anywhere.
The Timbers have sold out every MLS league match to date, currently a string of 42 consecutive sellouts. On Tuesday night, the venue hosted the U.S. national teams 6-1 winner over Belize in the Gold Cup, receiving an amazing reception.
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Originally constructed in 1926, JELD-WEN Field is located in the heart of downtown Portland, and officially reopened to the public for MLS games on April 14, 2011, after a significant renovation.
"The Portland Timbers and their passionate fans have certainly earned the honor of hosting the 2014 AT&T MLS All-Star Game," said commissioner Garber. "This match will showcase to an international audience the incredible devotion to the game in the Pacific Northwest that serves as one of the most important stories for our league."
JELD-WEN Field has played host to CONCACAF Gold Cup games, FIFA World Cup qualifying matches and the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup. It was also where Brazilian star Pele played his last professional game for the Cosmos in the NASL in the 1970s.
"Portland is a soccer town, pure and simple, and we are honored that our city has been chosen to host the 2014 AT&T MLS All-Star Game," said Portland Mayor Charlie Hales. "Our reputation as Soccer City, USA began in the 1970s with the original Portland Timbers and has been put on display for many other wonderful events over the years, including the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup and a recent CONCACAF Gold Cup doubleheader."
The 2014 All-Star Game will mark the 11th time that MLS's best players will play an elite international club. This year's MLS all-stars will face AS Roma in Kansas City on July 31, 2013.
Portland will be the 16th different city to host the MLS All-Star Game and JELD-WEN Field will be the 11th All-Star venue built or renovated for soccer. A list of previous All-Star Game results and host cities is below.
1996: East 3, West 2 (E. Rutherford, N.J.)
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1997: East 5, West 4 (E. Rutherford, N.J.)
1998: MLS USA 6, MLS World 1 (Orlando, Fla.)
1999: West 6, East 4 (San Diego, Calif.)
2000: East 9, West 4 (Columbus, Ohio)
2001: East 6, West 6 (San Jose, Calif.)
2002: MLS 3, U.S. National Team 2 (Washington, D.C.)
2003: MLS 3, CD Guadalajara 1 (Carson, Calif.)
2004: East 3, West 2 (Washington, D.C.)
2005: MLS 4, Fulham FC 1 (Columbus, Ohio)
2006: MLS 1, Chelsea FC 0 (Bridgeview, Ill.)
2007: MLS 2, Celtic FC 0 (Commerce City, Colo.)
2008: MLS 3, West Ham United FC 2 (Toronto, Ont., Canada)
2009: MLS 1, Everton FC 1 (Everton 4-3 pen) (Sandy, Utah)
2010: Manchester United FC 5, MLS 2 (Houston, Texas)
2011: Manchester United FC 4, MLS 0 (Harrison, N.J.)
2012: MLS 3, Chelsea FC 2 (Chester, Pa.)
2013: MLS vs. AS Roma (Kansas City, Kan.) – July 31, 9 p.m. ET (ESPN2, UniMás, TSN, RDS)
2014: MLS vs. TBD (Portland, Ore.)
John Haydon wrote a weekly soccer column for The Washington Times for 20 years. He has covered two World Cups and written about Major League Soccer from the league's inception in 1996.
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Game description: Drunk Vikings
Alawar company pleased us with another exciting arcade game Drunk Vikings in which you will have to protect a Dragon, who used to leave peacefully not far from Vikings' village. One usual evening the crowd of these barbarians drank too much of magic elixir; it had gone to their heads and they felt themselves extremely strong and decided to attack the Dragon and drive the Dragon out. And now it depends only on you whether the Dragon will survive under the pressure of the crowd of drunken Vikings, who think that the sea is just a puddle, and the dragon is not bigger than a lizard. As always, together with an interesting and quite original idea the developers from Alawar offered us a fascinating gameplay built on the principle of Defender. The Dragon sitting solemnly on his mountain will be at the hub of activity. It will have to drive off attacks from every quarter simply scattering crazed Vikings. Throw your enemies up in the air to smash them down and restrain their ardour. But keep in mind that you will have to act quickly, as the whole Vikings village will attack you simultaneously, as young and old alike will go into the battle, and their women will not stay aside. Do not spare them, use all the means available and do not let anybody come close to the Dragon's nest.
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When I'm not doing weird stuff to earn money, I can be found hosting trivia at bars and restaurants throughout Boston. Below is a list of all my venues if you want to come play.
Mondays 8pm- Ducali in the North End
First off, the food here is amazing. If you come, you have to try the Nachos Italiano, which are basically a hybrid of pizza and nachos delivered straight from heaven. There's also a great staff, a lot of fun teams and some giant windows letting in the backdrop of the North End at night. I recommend showing up early because the place can fill up and we do sometimes have to turn teams away.
Tuesdays 10pm- The Foundry in Somerville
What? 10:00?! That's so late! Calm down. You're in Somerville, you're supposed to be a night owl. We do the game a little bit different at the Foundry. We play a quick one-hour game for the late night crowd and it's a great way to get a good trivia fix without being there all night. They also have a lot of beers on tap, a great staff, fun teams and just a cool vibe.
Thursdays 8pm- Pizzeria Regina in Allston (at the old Allston Sports Depot)
Despite being a big restaurant which frequently gets over 20 teams, it doesn't feel impersonal.There's a ton of regulars that come here that are a lot of fun. Throw in a great staff, patio seating when the weather gets nice, and, oh yeah, awesome prizes ($50 for first) and you have yourself a great place to play trivia.
Sundays 8pm- The 21st Amendment near the State House
Right across the street from the State House, the brilliantly named 21st Amendment is a great place to play trivia. Don't take my word for it, we finished third in city voter's best trivia night in Boston contest. The venue also has a killer group of regular teams and a wonderful staff.
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Here is the second part of the question from last week about how to start a scene. You can read the full question here: Question: How To Start A BDSM Scene
I think the real problem that causes subs misbehave is that there is an insecure feeling about how to start a nice evening.
I really do not now how to start from nothing. So the result was that I misbehaved so the evening could start.
After a while he found out that I used that attitude to get started, that i started to like being whipped. So he didn't whip me on the attention-calling.
In the meanwhile other things didn't work out that well which was the reason the relation ended.
Now I only can ask you the following questions hoping that you will do something with them and maybe the results will help many more subs and dominants with the results.
Question 2: Can you suggest alternate punishments?
My Response
If there's one thing that I enjoy in BDSM, it's punishments. There's something lovely about a slave handing over their personal safety to you because they trust you. But when a slave starts to abuse that trust, that's when things can get a little confusing – and difficult. Slaves that begin to misbehave only because they want to be flogged or whipped aren't being submissive – they're being manipulators.
At the same time, a Master or Mistress who is using punishment incorrectly can be doing just as much harm. So, if a Master or a Mistress begin to notice that a slave is only misbehaving in order to get attention, it's time to switch tactics. Personally, I have a few different punishments that no one likes – and they work very well to make sure a slave is learning what I have trained them to learn.
The Physical Strain Tests
If I'm feeling especially mean or saucy, I might punish a slave by having them do things that are more physical in nature. What this means to me is that I might have a slave hold themselves in an uncomfortable position, one that could not possibly give them any pleasure.
Some examples of this might be:
* Sitting with their knees bent and their back against the wall (They should look like a chair) for an extended period of time. To make it worse I might even sit on them their they are straining.
* Sitting on a car mat with the poky bits up
* Lifting heavy rocks or bricks from one pile to another and back again.
* Holding up a large bucket of sand, water or rocks in an outstretched hand for an extended period of time.
You get the idea. The slave might still get pain as a punishment, but it might not be the kind that brings them any pleasure – nor should it. When a slave has done something wrong, they should not get anything good in return.
The No Touch Policy
I might suggest that a Master or Mistress that doesn't touch their slave is one that is punishing in a worse way. The slave wants to be recognized by their Dominant, so when the Dominant refuses to touch them, it shows the displeasure and the disappointment. I would tell the slave why I was not touching them and that I would not be touching them again until they understood what their place was in the relationship.
I might read to them the contract that we had in place, showing them exactly what they agreed to do for me. If they felt the contract needed to be changed, then we could discuss that.
Until they began to prove themselves again, all of the training would be done only with my voice.
The Silent Treatment
The one punishment of last resort is stopping all training and give them a set period of time to think about what they have done. Whether this means that you discontinue training for a while or you simply refuse to train them until they begin to follow your rules again, that's up to the Master or the Mistress. I would simply say at the end of the training session that went badly that I was upset and that I felt that we could not train again until the slave straightened up their thinking.
I might offer one more training session for the slave to prove me wrong, but if that didn't work, I would stop training together for at least a week. During that time, the slave would need to write down the reasons why they weren't following commands, why they were being manipulative, and what changes they are going to make to rectify the situation.
Again, this is a punishment of last resort. It is always better to work with a slave to help them see the error of their ways, rather then just pushing them off. However, if you have spent the last 6 months trying different punishments and your sub is still trying to be manipulative or refusing to obey. Then a break might be need for the slave's punishment and for Dominant to re-evaluate what it is they need from this training as well.
Every slave goes through a period when they have troubles obeying, but a good Master or Mistress will use the right tools to harness their slaves once more. And once the slave is obedient, then they might be able to get punished in the ways that make them scream in pleasure. Maybe.
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frank dracmanView March 16, 2013
To avoid being "topped from the bottom", I immediately inform the sub that if they misbehave deliberately because they like the punishment, enjoy whatever it is, because each time you misbehave, the punishment will be DIFFERENT! If I ever run out of ideas, I fall back on the classic, "You tell me what you think your punishment should be…". Then, enjoy the eventual torture to the sub when every idea is rejected, (for awhile,anyway). I'll usually reject 10-12 ideas, so by the time I agree, they've already had one punishment!
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Great suggestions Frank. I love making a sub choose their own punishment. You can always see that they never want to make the punishment that bad, but at the same time they don't want to disappoint you by making it too easy. Especially when they know they need and deserve to be punished for bad behavior. Thank you for sharing your ideas.
Master Bishop
fredView December 16, 2013
A southern belle I owned for awhile some years ago told me that kneeling on grits was a physical punishment she endured as a child. It too has the advantage of building discomfort slowly, and if continued for a long time can become quite excruciating. I doubt serious damage could result.
DianeView 10 months ago
If my slave misbehaves, I make them eat a whole can of dog food with no water to wash it down. And they are not allowed to brush their teeth until I say so.
Gayle L WilsonView 10 months ago
It snowed this week for the first time since 2009. I had to work and told my slave and sub that I wanted them to build a snowman in the front yard for me to see when I pulled up after work. All day went by and I expected to see a snowman when I pulled up to the house. To my surprise there was nothing but untouched snow when I pulled into my driveway. When I went in the house, I told the slave and sub that I was disappointed and that I'd been looking forward to seeing it all day. I asked why they did not do it. Both of them mentioned in an earlier text that one had cramps and the other one had a sore throat, but did not ask for permission to skip the directive I had given them. I figured an attempt would be good, did not need anything huge. When I told them I was disappointed they said they were sorry but reminded me that they both did not feel well. I told them that I would not have made them follow thru if I had known that they felt that bad. I told them that neither one asked for permission to skip the task and they just failed to perform their duty to me. As discipline, I told them they were not allowed to be in my presence and to leave my quarters. After 30 mins slave informed me dinner was ready and I could not find the sub…looked outside and the poor sore throated sub was trying to make me a snowman at 7:30 at night. I hugged her kissed her and scooted her back in…then went to dinner and found that slave had made a little snowman about six inches tall and had it sitting on my dinner plate. I was soo touched.They truly did not feel well and tried to correct the situation. I explained that all they ever have to do is ask and I would have allowed them to skip the task. They hated my disappointment. Their efforts of retribution warmed my heart.
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You may also choose to check out other animal welfare organizations. We've listed a few Vermont organizations below to get you started. Please understand that Central Vermont Humane Society is a private organization. While we appreciate and work with our neighbors, we cannot speak to their adoption protocols or adoptable animals. This list is meant to serve as a helpful tool to start you in your search for the right match for your family.
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Addison County Humane Society
236 Boardman St.
Middlebury, VT 05753
802-388-1100 (phone)
802-382-9320 (fax)
Animal Rescue of the Kingdom
360 Lackey Rd.
Holland, VT 05829
Caledonia Animal Rescue
PO Box 4054
St. Johnsbury, VT 05891
802-592-3265 (phone)
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London City Airport serves the City of London and is a major business aviation facility in London. London City serves mainly the financial district in London and is located on a former Docklands site three miles from Canary Wharf and six miles from the City of London. The only airport actually within London, London City is the fifth-largest airport serving the city and its operations are restricted to STOL (Short Take Off and Landing) aircraft. The airport serves over 30 business centres across Europe and North America and a small number of leisure destinations in Europe. The airport is currently home to 10 airlines flying to 42 destinations across Europe, as well as a twice daily New York service. In 2012 3.2 million passengers were expected to travel through the airport.
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CityJet's new owner Intro Aviation to acquire new fleet, rebrand, move HO to Dublin: Peter Oncken
A couple of months after acquiring regional airline CityJet from Air France-KLM, new owner Intro Aviation faces a crucial decision about replacing CityJet's fleet of ageing BAE regional jets. This is likely to provide the key to turning around the heavily loss-making airline, whose main base is at London City. In spite of this being a high yield market from which to operate, and in spite of capacity cuts, the final years under Air France-KLM ownership were characterised by weakening unit revenues.
Decisions about rebuilding the network in a manner better suited to CityJet's market, and better able to bolster unit revenues, will depend to a great extent on its final choice of aircraft.
Moreover, the fleet choice should also have a considerable bearing on unit costs in the future. With three manufacturers in the running (Bombardier, Embraer and Sukhoi), the airline may shortly be able to provide a clearer view of how its negotiations are progressing.
Flybe is reborn with a return to profit after three years of losses. Now to consolidate
Announcing his first set of annual results as Flybe CEO, Saad Hammad declared that the airline had been "reborn" in FY2014. It was certainly a year of great significance in Flybe's 35 year history. The company returned to profit after three years of losses and successfully raised GBP150 million in fresh equity, avoiding what was starting to look like a looming bankruptcy and buying more time to complete its restructuring.
The return to profit was built on network rationalisation and a seat capacity reduction in the core Flybe UK airline. This was accompanied by a significant headcount reduction which led to lower costs. Load factors were driven up by the capacity cut and lower fares, leading to higher revenues per seat and a slight increase in total revenues. Losses were also reduced at Flybe Finland, the joint venture with Finnair.
Importantly, too, Mr Hammad and the rest of the new management team seem to be bringing about a cultural change in Flybe, with a brand re-launch and his talk of 'Purple Power'.
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In Homer's epic tale The Odyssey, it takes Odysseus 10 years to return home after the Trojan War. Although CEO Adam Scott's first attempt to start Odyssey Airlines began around nine years ago, he will he hoping for a smoother journey after the planned launch of all-business class flights between London City Airport and New York in 2016.
Odyssey's business model is based mainly on the convenience of London City and the deployment of the Bombardier CS100 in a 40 seat configuration. It will compete with British Airways' 32 seat A318 business class-only service from the same airport, in addition to multi-class services from BA, American, Virgin Atlantic, United and Delta from Heathrow.
History has not been kind to premium-only operators on the North Atlantic, whose share of global premium revenues is declining. In spite of this less than encouraging backdrop, Odyssey is not the only airline planning all-business class operations between Europe and North America. Following our recent analysis of Dreamjet's forthcoming launch between Paris and New York, in this second of two reports we look at Odyssey's prospects.
All-business class North Atlantic airlines: Dreamjet seeks to avoid L'Avion's Paris-NYC nightmare
The North Atlantic and Europe are suffering a fall in their share of world premium traffic revenues. Moreover, the North Atlantic market has consolidated in recent years, to be dominated by the immunised joint ventures within the three global alliances (plus the new Delta-Virgin Atlantic JV).
So why are two new European all-business class transatlantic services currently planning to enter this market? It may be possible for a differentiated product, tapping into a defensible and large enough sector of this market, to succeed if its business plan is well devised and well executed. However, history is not attractive for a new entrant and previous attempts, before the global financial crisis, saw the rise and fall of Eos Airlines, MAXjet, Sliverjet and L'Avion.
In this first of two reports, we review the defunct all-business class transatlantic airlines and the all-business class services of existing network carriers. We also look at the business model proposed by Dreamjet, which plans to operate between Paris and New York this year. In part two, we will consider Odyssey Airlines, which plans to start up from London City to New York in 2016.
Qatar Airways all-business London service. An attempt more likely to succeed than others were
Gulf network carriers have re-written global aviation with profound implications. They ushered in long-haul to long-haul connections with cost and convenience efficiency while offering new aircraft and premium services. Qatar Airways, by joining the oneworld alliance, has gone further by changing assumptions that a global alliance would not accept a Gulf carrier as a member.
For its next trick, Qatar Airways is attempting to make work what most – but not all – have failed at: all premium services. Qatar on 14-May-2014 commenced a daily A319 link between Doha and London Heathrow with only 40 business class seats. This is focused on local traffic given limited connecting options – a change from its usual focus.
The smaller size of London-Doha compared to Dubai, which more carriers serve, is a tick in Qatar's favour, as is its reputation and premium positioning. But unknowns remain. Is success based solely on profits? And where does Qatar's dear friend British Airways sit with the service?
Flybe swaps Gatwick for Southend & London City. Higher charges will necessitate improved yields
After withdrawing from London Gatwick Flybe has recently announced its re-entry into the London market. It is to launch seven routes from London Southend, to be operated by franchisee Stobart Air (formerly Air Arann) using ATR equipment. In an even more eye-catching move, it will also launch five new routes from London City Airport, operated by its own Q400 fleet.
Flybe's initial pricing of routes from both airports looks attractive, but each has relatively high airport charges. Although Stobart may offer lower costs at Southend than Flybe could achieve, it will need to ensure sufficient yields to offset the jump in charges.
This may be challenging. The Southend routes face little competition, but it is not a premium yield market. While London City attracts business travellers and good airline yields, Flybe's routes from there will face significant competition on a city pair basis (including LCC competitors). Flybe is still implementing an important cost reduction programme, but achieving good yields will be the key to success on its new London routes.


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Fresno State (0-2) trailed Nebraska (2-0) 35-29 with just over two minutes to play before Husker quarterback Taylor Martinez broke a 46-yard touchdown run on a third-and-3 to seal the game.
Bulldog head coach Pat Hill said afterwards that it was a great football game and that his team didn't back down an inch, going punch for punch with one of the best teams in the country.
"I'm very proud of our kids for the way they played. They played their hearts out, but in the end we need to win these games," Hill said. "We grew up tonight as a football team."
The Bulldog offense had its way for most of the night against the fearsome Nebraska defense. Fresno State did not allow a single sack the entire night and quarterback Derek Carr was only knocked down once in the game.
"Our offensive line did a great job and we ran the ball well against a team that doesn't give up many rushing yards," Hill said. "I thought we physically matched up and played a very high level of football against a very good football team."
Junior running back Robbie Rouse ran 36 times for 169 yards, his fifth career 100-yard rushing game. Rouse averaged 4.7 yards per run on the Huskers and did not have one rush for negative yardage on the night.
"The offensive line did great and I was able to get on a bit of a roll during the game," Rouse said.
In all, Fresno State finished with 444 yards of total offense to Nebraska's 438 and the Bulldogs ran 25 more plays than the Huskers.
Sophomore quarterback Derek Carr was 20-for-41 passing for 255 yards and one touchdown with no interceptions.
"I'm so proud of our offensive line," Carr said. "They battled the whole entire game for me and Rouse averaging five yards a carry makes my job a lot easier."
Fresno State hit Nebraska's Martinez all night and caused three fumbles, but were unable to recover any of the three. The `Dogs did pick him off twice, but Martinez hit a number of long passes and finished with 219 yards passing, 166 rushing and three total touchdowns (two rushing, one passing).
"They made some big plays in the passing game and [Martinez] threw up some long balls that they hit on, and that was the difference in the game, a few big plays," Hill said.
Devon Wylie opened the scoring with a bang, returning a punt 67-yards for a Bulldog touchdown midway through the first quarter. Wylie broke several tackles on the play and set up his blocks beautifully on his way into the end zone.
"As soon as I saw a sliver of daylight, I hit it as hard as I could," Wylie said. "From there I just made everybody miss that I could and I got some great blocks."
Nebraska answered quickly with a touchdown of its own on a five-play, 80-yard drive that Martinez finished with a one-yard touchdown run at 5:54.
Carr then ended the first quarter with an acrobatic, three-yard touchdown run on a fourth-and-2. He dove head-first over the Husker defender and in mid-air, extended the ball over the pylon for the touchdown.
After Fresno State pinned the Huskers inside their 15-yard line on three-straight possessions in the second quarter, Nebraska finally got out of its end of the field with a 38-yard Martinez run and a 42-yard completion on back-to-back plays. That gave the Huskers the ball on the Fresno State 5-yard line, and Nebraska scored on a fourth-and-goal at the one on a Rex Burkhead rush up the middle.
After an 11-play drive, Kevin Goessling gave the Bulldogs the 17-14 lead heading into the locker room with his 22-yard field goal 25 seconds before the half.
Goessling opened up a 20-14 lead for the Bulldogs early in the third quarter, connecting on a 36-yard field goal.
The lead didn't last long though, as Nebraska scored 14-unanswered points to take a 28-20 lead with just under 13 minutes to play.
However, the Bulldogs were able to answer one-minute later. Carr's 55-yard completion to A.J. Johnson set up a Bulldog touchdown, which came on a 26-yard Carr to Josh Harper pass in the corner of the end zone on a third-and-15.
Fresno State went for the two-point conversion to try to tie the game, but it failed and the Huskers maintained a 28-26 lead.
Ameer Abdullah then returned the ensuing kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, making it a two-score game.
After a 37-yard field goal from Goessling at 5:24, the `Dogs only trailed 35-29.
However, Martinez struck again on the third-and-2 with just over two minutes to play with his 46-yard touchdown run that sealed the game.


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Los Angeles: Rampart Homicide Detectives are investigating the shooting death of a 49 year-old male Hispanic.
On March 17, 2003 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Rampart Area patrol officers responded to a "Shots Fired" radio call in the 2300 block of West 11th Street. Upon arrival, the officers observed the victim down on the sidewalk, suffering from a gunshot wound to his arm. Los Angeles Fire Department Paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the victim dead.
The preliminary investigation revealed that witnesses heard several gunshots in the area and called the police. No suspect(s) were seen. The weapon and suspects are outstanding.
The identity of the victim will not be revealed until after his relatives have been notified.
The Los Angeles Police Department is seeking the assistance of the community, asking witnesses to contact Rampart Homicide Detectives C. Silva or L. Velasco at 213-207-2060 during daytime hours. On weekends or after hours, please call the toll free 24-hour number at the Detective Information Desk, 1-877-LAWFULL, 1-877-529-3855.
This press release was prepared by Public Information Officer Grace Brady, Media Relations Section, 213-485-3586.


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At American Bridal, we love weddings and parties. We view each wedding, anniversary, or bridal shower as an opportunity to give your guests more than just food, entertainment, and a small token of your thanks... these milestone events are an opportunity to create unforgettable experiences, bringing family and friends together for an elegant and luxurious moment that doesn't have to cost a fortune. Our specialty is tailoring good taste, style, and originality to create each bride's very own dream wedding.
From our inception, American Bridal Accessories has striven to provide classic, one-of-a-kind gifts that are cherished by our customers and their recipients. Our company is located in the Northern California city of Burlingame, and we have been around since 1997 - since the early days of internet shopping. All our staff and equipment are located on site where we can monitor our production and shipment on a daily basis.
Although thousands of brides and grooms visit us for their wedding-related favors and gifts, we also offer products that are uniquely suitable for other occasions, too. Whether you're looking for a personalized wedding gift or gifts for the holidays, a birthday, a graduation, an anniversary, religious events, a birth, or for business gifts, we want you to be able to find the gifts that suggest you went the extra mile to select inspired gifts that show you care. And if you're shopping for yourself, you'll certainly find items that reflect your sophistication, flair, and style.
American Bridal Accessories is unique among internet retailers in that we keep most of our inventory in stock at our warehouse so that we can hand-pick and inspect each item before shipping If personalization is requested, our experienced embroidery, engraving, and laser machine technicians personally perform the tasks one at a time, making each gift as unique as the person ordering it.
After embroidery, our technician hand cleans each item, picking out individual lose threads so that your item will come to you in pristine condition. We pride ourselves in knowing that this personal attention to every tiny detail is a necessary step in order to deliver items that will be treasured and appreciated by our customers. As an added benefit of having our own warehouse, we routinely carry merchandise that you may not find anywhere else. We search all over the world in order to bring unique products to you, sometimes from places without a readily available shipping mechanism.
With all this going for us, we were very proud to have been recognized by Hillary Mendelssohn's The Purple Book two years in a row, as well as receiving distinction from the U.S. Department of Commerce and garnering a spotlight on the Designing Spaces special feature, Wedding Spaces. We realize that this recognition sets us apart from other online retailers and encourages us to continue to provide such unique products and personal attention to our customers.
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I have been blessed to have my photography get local recognition in other media! Check out some of the places where my photos have been featured.
The Crossing (96.5 FM - KyXy's Online Alternative)
KYXY 96.5 FM's online Christian radio station (The Crossing) provided music and were MCs for The Rock Church Domestic Violence Ministry which hosted the "Costume Craze 5K and Kids Fun Walk" at Liberty Station Park, in San Diego's Point Loma area. Many of my photos taken during the event can be seen on KYXY's website using the link below!
Click here to see photos and more on the event
My photos in other media
I had the honor of photographing and interviewing an awesome Praise & Worship band playing at a highly worthwhile event which helped to raise funds for a toddler in need of a kidney transplant.
I combined individual photos of each band member into a neat collage which was then put into print in this local community newspaper. :-)
Click here to see article with my photo collage
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Union Tribune (U-T San Diego)
One of my photos of an apparently rare jellyfish known as the "Black (and/or Purple) Sea Nettle" was published in our local major newspaper the Union Tribune.
Click here to see news article and featured photo
Liz James Photography featured on KFMB Channel 8 (CBS)
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I was interviewed by KFMB Channel 8 (CBS) with more of my photos of this beautiful and rare jellyfish being shown on the 11 o'clock news!
(July 13, 2012)
for the Ben Bridge Jewelers Diamond Dash (San Diego)!!!
Check out the fun! Congratulations to Lisa & Andy who won the $14,000 DIAMOND RING!
See the full album of photos on my Facebook page. :-)
I would like to thank Liz James Photography for the exciting picutres she took of our a property that I manage. We have been in the process of remodel and the before and after pictures are breath taken, if you need that picture that says more than a 1,000 words, then look no further because Liz James did that for this property and more.
I would recomend for personal, family, holiday, weddings, office parties, retirements, or just your favoirte property, her pictures give you move than you expect because she can see something in the smallest detail, that you may never see or something big that is just way over your head.
Thank you Liz for the wonderful pictures, they are remarkable!
Bette Apodaca
San Diego, CA
I want to thank Liz for the great photo shoot. I highly recommend Liz Photography for all types of shoots. Liz was very helpful during our shoot and didn't rush us at all. She took the time to show us around Balboa Park for different areas and props. She had our photos back to us within a few days. Prices are great!!!
Joey S.
Oceanside, CA
Gizella and I would love to thank Liz James photography for such a wonderful and professional job in taking our pictures.
Right away Liz made us feel very at home. We were able to collaborate both our ideas and create amazing images of us dancing. Overall a tremendous experience,
and now shes our official photographer.
We do highly recommend Liz James photography to anyone who needs a photographer that knows how to take amazing pictures. She'll walk you though,step by step so you too, can have the best experience of picture taking you have ever had.
We love her work and her spirit. You Rock Girl!
Much Love,
Gizella and Richard
Escondido, CA
Joey and I want to thank Liz James Photography for doing such an amazing job on our save the date photos!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!!! We are very happy with all of our photos and having the chance to work with Liz!!!
Ashley R.
Oceanside, CA
Liz has been working with the Boys & Girls Clubs of san Dieguito on numerous events for us for about a year now. She is very professional and does an amzaing job. Her photography skills are unique and pleasantly artistic. She has captured every perfect moment for our fundraisers so that we can share with our donors, media, and supporters to further our fundraising endeavors. She is extremely easy to work with and very pleasant! Thank you Liz!!
Annie R.
Solana Beach, CA
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We were blessed to have Liz photograph our wedding and she gave us a lifetime of memories to treasure forever. Not only is she very easy to work with, but her professional manner and keen artist eye is a combination that is seldom found in your average photographer. Liz takes a great deal of pride in her work and it shows in the makeup and composition of every photo she takes. I would recommend her for all types of occasions and consider her the best photographer I have ever had the pleasure to work with bar none!
Jeff S.
Normal Heights,
San Diego, CA
Dear Liz,
I want to Thank You So Much! for the great photo shoot that we did. I was a little nervous at first but you soon had me relaxed and actually enjoying the process. The pictures came out great and you had a quick turnaround time. You took care of my needs! You are truly a professional and it shows that you truly love your work and love life. I will highly recommend you to anyone that has photographic needs. I look forward to doing another shoot in the near future just because you made it so much fun.
Thanks So Much!
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Student News
Valid Exam4 Practice TestsPosted November 22nd, 2010 by James A. Becker
This morning (Monday, Nov. 22), the following e-mail went out to all students who submitted a valid Exam4 practice test for Fall 2010 finals:
You have received this message because you submitted a valid and timely Exam4 practice test for Fall 2010 final exams. Should you require assistance with Exam4, you are entitled to receive it. Please remember to bring a USB flash drive with you to EVERY exam. If you do not, and you cannot submit your exam electronically, the IT staff will not provide a flash drive for you.
If you submitted an Exam4 practice test and did not receive this e-mail, and believe your practice test was valid, please see Asst. Dean Jim Becker in room 115 as soon as possible.
Are You Still Reading the Docket?Posted November 22nd, 2010 by Kimberly K. Ballard
Academic Success Tip - Study GroupsPosted November 22nd, 2010 by Kimberly K. Ballard
Use study groups judiciously as you prepare for finals.
- Do not skimp on your personal review time by joining too many group activities.
- Schedule group time when you have reviewed the material enough to gain the most from discussions.
- Alternate who explains concepts or answers questions so everyone has to "work" and get practice.
- Have individual practice question time as well – your group cannot help you during the exam.
- If study group sessions become too frustrating, consider gracefully bowing out to study by yourself or with just one other person.
Congratulations to the Negotiation Team!Posted November 21st, 2010 by Anonymous
Nicole and Jeff are going to the national finals in Atlanta and John and Ryan received excellent comments on their negotiation performances notwithstanding facing tough competitors! Fernando, an experienced negotiator, thoughtfully served as a student coach. Our special thanks to Dean Arnold and Prof. Mary Jo Gleason for their coaching and support. Congratulations!!
Are You Still Reading the Docket?Posted November 19th, 2010 by Kimberly K. Ballard
Today Is the Exam4 Practice Test Deadline!Posted November 19th, 2010 by James A. Becker
The deadline for submitting a mandatory practice test, if you wish to use your computer for exams this semester, is TODAY (Friday, November 19, 2010) at 11:59 PM. You must identify yourself with your UofL User Name (e.g., EAPRES01) on the practice test for it to be valid.
Students who used Exam4 for the Professional Responsibility exam Friday, November 5, are all set and do NOT have to submit a second practice test. First-year students must download, install and submit a practice test using the new version of Exam4 now available. The version 1Ls used for the Legal Research final and/or the Torts I mid-term has expired and will not run anymore.
If you've submitted a practice test, you can check to see if it was received by looking at ExamTracker (see link below), which is also displayed this week on the hall monitors.
View the links below for all the information you need.
- Dates and Deadlines
- Download and Installation
- Current Semester Course List
- Policy and Procedures
- ExamTracker 4000 (If your practice exam is listed here, it is presumptively o.k.)
- FAQ and User Guide
Academic Success Tip - Stress ResiliencePosted November 18th, 2010 by Kimberly K. Ballard
It's that time in the semester when stress begins to escalate to new levels of intensity. However, now is also the time when you need to use your best stress resilience skills. Stress that is out of control can lead to illness, anxiety, lessened concentration, lack of sleep, and many other problems. Below are a few tips on managing your stress for the remainder of the semester.
- Put grades in perspective. Grades are not equal to who you are as a person. You have knowledge of the course, talents, character strengths, and other skills that go beyond that one exam. We have many extraordinarily gifted and successful graduates in law practice and on the bench who will openly state that they graduated in the "great middle" of their class.
- All you can ask of yourself is to do the best that you can. No one can do better than his or her best. No man or woman is perfect. The important thing is to do as well as you can within your intellectual capabilities, talents, and skills. Our best does not always get us an "A" grade, but it does get us self-respect.
- Do not dwell on what you have no control over. You cannot control the days of your exams in most cases. You cannot control the questions on your exams. You cannot control how a professor grades. Do not waste time wishing that you had control over these things. Focus instead on what you can control.
- Do not dwell on what you did not do earlier in the semester. You cannot change that you did not study enough during the first part of the semester. You cannot change that you did not do practice questions earlier. You cannot change that you did not outline earlier. Regrets get you no further along the path to exam success. Make a note to change next semester. But for now, spend time and energy focusing on what you can still control.
- Take control of what YOU can control. You can ask your professors questions about material you do not understand. You can study with classmates to gain new or broader perspectives on the material. You can do more practice questions. You can set up a structured time management schedule to distribute tasks more effectively. You can use study aids to help you understand material that is still vague. You can use breaks to increase your focus during intense study periods. You can use rewards to keep yourself motivated.
Reminder: Input on 2011-12 Schedule Due Today!Posted November 18th, 2010 by Craig Anthony (...
Are You Still Reading the Docket?Posted November 18th, 2010 by Kimberly K. Ballard
Congratulations, Scott Redding! Your name was drawn to receive a Heine Brothers' gift card. To claim your prize, you must stop by Dean Bean's office today, before 5:00 p.m.


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No Happy Ending for Gannett Reporters Past or Present
We all know what would have happened if a BuzzFeed staffer had been the one purchasing a legal ounce of "Blue Dream" in Colorado. We would today be watching a split, comparative video contrasting the high effects of legal vs. illegal marijuana.
Instead, Trevor Hughes of the Fort Collins Coloradoan nonsensically purchases $27 worth of legal Colorado weed and then, as agreed with his reimbursing boss, takes it straight to a local sheriff's office to be destroyed. That's just Cheech and wrong.


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There's been a lot of controversy around two specific sections of Senate Bill S. 1287 "The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)" that was rushed to the Senate floor today. They are sections 1031 and 1032, which are both related to the detention of terror suspects. Section 1031 would apparently give the President the power to order the military to subject United States Citizens and other persons present in the United States to indefinite detention without trial or charge. The standards do not even require an allegation or proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the detained person caused harm to the United States. The minimal standards are mere membership or support of a recognized terrorist group. That means a Christian relief worker could end up in indefinite military detention without charge or trial for giving food or medical assistance to someone who turns out to have been a Taliban member or supporter. The new powers are not limited to threats to the United States either but to unspecific 'coalition partners'. Section 1032 another very problematic section would possible put citizens and others detained in the United States under military control.
There has been a lot of push back against both of these sections from multiple different sources included the Department of Defense, Senate Judiciary Committee, the White House and civil liberty groups. The push back has been a result of the opaque process, lack of consultation with other committees of jurisdiction, clear violation of the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, lack of due process and basic Constitutional protections and an indefinite extension of the so-called war on terror. No president should ever be handed this kind of power to use against American citizens.
The two Senators who are pushing the bill with the controversial provision intact are Carl Levin (D-MI) and John McCain (R-AZ), the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, who in closed session this week approved the final language of the bill with only slight modifications to the troubling sections. Unbelievable, Senators Levin and McCain did not even hold a single hearing on the provisions and passed them through committee in a secret meeting that was closed to the public.
Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) the chairs of the Judiciary and intelligence Committees who were left out of the process issued a joint statement stating "Neither the Senate Judiciary Committee nor the Senate Intelligence Committee—the committees with primary jurisdiction over terrorism matters—were consulted in the drafting of the proposals approved today by the Armed Services Committee. We continue to oppose these measures."
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta responded to the Levin-McCain deal by issuing a letter critical of it. In his letter regarding section 1032 he stated "it continues to be the case that any advantages to the Department of Defense in particular and our national security in general in section 1032 of requiring that certain individuals be held by the military are, at best, unclear. This provision restrains the Executive Branch's options to utilize…all the counterterrorism tools that are now legally available." He continued " the revised language adds a new qualifier to "associated forces" – that acts in coordination with or pursuant to the direction of al-Qeada." In our view, this new language unnecessarily complicates our ability to interpret and implement this section."
Civil Liberty groups came out against the McCain-Levin deal including Laura Murphy, the Director of the ACLU's Washington Legislative Office, who said " These provisions turn American military authority against America's own citizens far from any battlefield. Even civilians picked up on American soil could end up in indefinite military imprisonment without charge or trial. More than 10 years after 9/11, with Osama Bin Laden dead and military working to get out of Iraq and Afghanistan, there is no reason for the Senate to pass an indefinite detention without charge or trial statute that will hand over new powers to the President to order the military to lock up Americans and other civilians far from any battlefield."
Laura's concerns are shared by Former Assistant Attorney General (under Reagan) Bruce Fein who when asked his thoughts on NDAA said "The NDAA salutes the militarization of law enforcement without law—the subordination of civilian to military law protested by the Founding Father in the Declaration of Independence."
It seems clear that there is something for everyone to hate in the McCain-Levin deal. The best thing that could happen now would be for the deal to fall apart and for the Senate to have to deal with it again but later using an open process. Hopefully, if this occurs, they will take into consideration, as is their obligation under the Constitution the Constitution itself, the rights its guarantees as well as the political process for decision-making it lays out.


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Canine compassion: Ingalls center's pet therapy program gets award
BY GINGER BRASHINGER Correspondent January 16, 2014 9:12PM
Shirley Strasser (left), 85, of Chicago Heights, says goodbye to therapy dog Jake as Ingalls recreation therapist Anne Spratt looks on. It was Strasser's last day of a one-week stay at the center, where she underwent therapy for breathing and back issues. | Ginger Brashinger~For Sun-Times Media
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A quadruple bypass procedure two years ago and recent surgery to have his toes amputated are two reasons Richard Bogacki travels every weekday from Oak Lawn to Harvey for rehabilitation.
But one reason he actually enjoys going is a golden retriever.
"Jake makes every day happy," said Bogacki, a diabetic. "He makes everybody smile."
Indeed, the Ingalls Center for Rehabilitative Medicine is going to the dogs — in the best possible way.
The center's recreation therapist, Anne Spratt, and Jake, her 6-year-old golden retriever, recently brought home the Illinois Recreation Therapy Association 2013 Outstanding Program Award for the center's pet therapy program.
"It is a great program," Spratt said. "We do a lot of work with Jake here."
According to the Mayo Clinic website, animal-assisted therapy can significantly reduce pain, anxiety, depression and fatigue in people with a range of health problems, from children having dental procedures to people undergoing cancer treatment to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
And it's not only the ill person who reaps the benefits, according to the website. Family members and friends who sit in on animal visits say they feel better, too.
Jake is a family pet to Homewood's Dan and Anne Spratt, their son Dylan, 21, and daughter Kristin, 17. But he accompanies Anne Spratt to the Ingalls center from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday for activities with center staff members including Spratt, nurse and case manager Suzanne Peart, physical therapist Joanne Cinquepalmi and recreation therapy assistant Bernice Perkins.
While Jake takes the weekend off, Homewood resident Jennifer Dorsett's golden retrievers, Kahlua and Tequila, visit patients on Saturdays.
During individual visits to a patient's room, Jake is happy to have a patient pet him and speak to him as he puts his head in a lap or a paw up for a high-five or a handshake.
The canine compassion works. Spratt said research has shown that pet therapy relieves stress, lowers blood pressure, and is a factor in reducing pain levels.
"Pets in general are known to provide stress management to patients, and often patients in hospitals (and) patients in rehab need relaxation techniques for pain," Spratt said. "We're trying to stay very pain-focused here to make our patients comfortable."
Jake is a natural at the type of therapy he provides, Spratt said. He is not a trained therapy dog, but don't tell that to Jake.
"As soon as he walked in the building, he put his head in someone's lap who was sitting in a wheelchair, and I knew right then and there that he would be a benefit toward any patient's recovery," she said. "Golden retrievers are known to be good therapy dogs."
Chicago Heights resident Shirley Strasser, 85, agreed.
"I look forward to (seeing Jake)," Strasser said.
She said she can't take care of an animal at home because of her medical condition, so having Jake at rehab has been enjoyable for her.
"I love animals," Strasser said.
Spratt said Jake often offers a diversion for patients undergoing painful therapy.
"When their families come, patients aren't complaining about aches and pains and what the therapist did that day," Spratt said. "They're talking about the dog visiting."
Jake also assists with group therapy, which often involves allowing patients to throw a ball to Jake, walk him and groom him, Cinquepalmi said. Simply putting Jake on a chair where a stroke patient can brush his coat not only is good physical therapy but is a calming activity for a patient.
"We don't force him on anybody who doesn't want to participate," Cinquepalmi said.
But many patients find Jake to be exactly the right medicine.
On Mondays, Spratt, a 12-year employee at Ingalls, decides which patients "would enjoy animal-assisted therapy" and benefit most from a visit from Jake that week.
"You can see a patient with a severe stroke and they hardly give a response, and I'll bring Jake right in front of them and they look and they try to reach (him)," Spratt said. "Those are patients I really try to go back to."
Spratt said the Illinois Recreation Therapy Association award is an important acknowledgement of the good that animal therapy can do.
But the best reward, she said, is "to see a big smile on a patient's face."
"They don't even know their therapist's name," Spratt said, "but they know Jake's name."


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For my sister's 19th birthday yesterday, I baked her a cake (because I'm the nicest sister ever!) It was a variation on the 'I can't believe you made that' cake recipe by Lorraine Pascale (here) inspired by these blog posts: Chocolate Finger Cake and An Easy Birthday Cake - How to.
It's not too tricky to make and looks pretty good, even if I say so myself! Give it a go!
Also, I reached 50 followers today! Yey! Thanks everyone :-)


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Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
Also called: Groomer, Dog Groomer, Aquarist, Kennel Attendant
In the military: see titles from the Army or Marine Corps.
In the Army: Animal Care Specialist
In the Marine Corps: Animal Care Specialist
What they do:Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise care for pets and other nonfarm animals, such as dogs, cats, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks.
On the job, you would:
- Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
- Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
- Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
Arts and Humanities
Basic Skills
Problem Solving
Hand and Finger Use
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
You might like a career in one of these industries:
See more details at O*NET OnLine about nonfarm animal caretakers.