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Wow, I have read and read and read the bare mineral thread and have searched and searched google trying to find out this same information. There were so many posts on the bare mineral subject, I felt like an outsider looking in as everybody seemed to be able to figure this out but me. Thank you for asking this question and thank you for the answer! |
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I have this plant that I like very much (and so do the hummingbers). If you are interested in a trade for your rooted brug cutting please let me know. Thanks. |
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Hi, I would love to get a himalayan honeysuckle. I looked it up at this site: http://www.rainyside.com/features/plant_gallery/shrubs/Leycesteria_formosa.html I tryed to send you an email, but you do not have one listed. I have a lot of brugs., so if you're still interested please email me. Thanks, AncaG |
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I can offer several different named brugs, if you still have plants available. Feel free to email me. |
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Document Type Doctoral Thesis Author Shayi, Frank firstname.lastname@example.com URN etd-11042008-164328 Document Title Sexual practices in South African prisons from the perspective of Christian Ethics Degree PhD Department Dogmatics and Christian Ethics Supervisor
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- prisoners' rights
- Department of Correctional Services
- prison homosexual sex
- unfair discrimination
- ex-inmate
- prison inmate
- heterosexuality
- homosexuality
- human sexuality
Date 2008-09-04 Availability unrestricted Abstract Sexual practices in prisons the world over are almost the same. Men incarcerated for many years in limited space with other men without the opportunity for normal heterosexual sexual outlet end up practicing homosexual sex. South African prisons are not an exception.
In this dissertation I tackled a number of issues from a Christian Ethics perspective, with a slant from the Evangelical wing of Christianity as this is my background. The few issues I investigated from a South African prison system are the following. Firstly the issue of homosexuality was looked at from an Evangelical perspective. The conclusion was that the practice of homosexuality is a sin just like any other sexual deviation from the God ordained sex within marriage.
Secondly empirical research was done to verify homosexual sex in prisons in South Africa. The results of this research confirmed that homosexual sex acts are a daily occurrence in our prisons. The results also showed that the aspect of indecent assault, forced or coerced homosexual sex acts now classified as "male rape," was rife in prisons. Other factors related to this matter were that prison gangs and Correctional members' complicity aggravated this issue of "male rape".
Thirdly we looked at the policy of "no sex in prison" as set out by the Department of Correctional Services. A number of discrepancies were uncovered. Firstly, there is unfair discrimination in the treatment of heterosexuals and homosexuals in prisons. Whereas heterosexuals are legally barred from having sex with their spouses while in prison, homosexuals are having sex in prison with their partners. Although the DOCS insists on the policy of no sex in prison, they appear to be condoning it in that they provide free condoms to inmates. In accordance with the stipulation of the Bill of Rights regarding unfair discrimination, the DOCS should treat inmates equally. To make matters worse, the South African Government has sanctioned same sex unions but failed to put in place effective control measures in correctional service centres to ensure that the policy of no sex in prison is not undermined. The DOCS should look at either allowing heterosexuals to have conjugal visits or ensure that homosexuals are not put together in the same cell, so as to adhere to this policy.
Fourthly the issue punishment and rehabilitation was also investigated. This was done from a Christian ethical perspective. The Department of Correctional Services says that their objective is not to punishment but to rehabilitate. The discussion showed that putting convicted criminals in prison was a punishment on its own. It was further discussed that punishment is biblical, and that whilst punishment should be left to God, He in turn has put governments on earth as His servants to mete out punishment to those who deserve it. It was also discussed that rehabilitation does not happen automatically, that it needs a buy in by the individual concerned as seen from the examples of individuals cited in the thesis.
Lastly, the causes of such sexual behaviour in prison were investigated. Corrupt officials, overcrowding and inadequate food supply, among others, are matters to be rectified in dealing with this problem. Alternatives to jail sentences for minor offences are also strongly suggested so as to alleviate the problem of overcrowding.
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I am looking for new kitchen table/chair set that will be very durable. I don't want something I am going to have to worry about things like rings from cold glasses or spills with. I have been shopping online and finding things I like the look of, but my last experience with online shopping for a kitchen table didn't turn out too well. We bought a "hardwood" table with a dark cherry finish. It looked nice enough, but the chairs fell apart over time and the finish wasn't that great. My little kids banged marks in it with the sliverware and it dulled with normal use. My parents have always had the "traditional" looking oval oak tables with what appears to be a formica woodgrain top. Extremely durable and looks nice enough in their oak kitchen. Would NOT look well with our light cherry cabinents and natural cherry floors we are planning for our new kitchen. This looks nice, but I am unsure of the quality.
Anyone know of any manufacuters that make ultra-durable kitchen tables? Know anything about the Apa brand? Thanks, Tom |
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- Posted by kateskouros (My Page) on Sun, Dec 27, 09 at 19:44
hi tom, i have commissioned a table after searching everywhere for something better quality than what is offered at all the usual places. i was thrilled with the price tag as well, since it is costing $800 less than a table i was considering from saloom (whose styling i thought was rather drab). the gentleman there is very helpful, patient and friendly. i don't have it yet, but it is the same base with a 54" square top. they sent samples of wood and finishes and communication has been great. i don't think they make their own chairs though and have heard while people have been happy with the tables have not had a good experience with the chairs. i'd see how they compare and ask about any warranties since they wouldn't be built by the same shop. i'm ordering upholstered settees so not purchasing chairs and hard for me to comment on that. but i'll post back when i have the table but i think i can still recommend them at this point. good luck. |
Here is a link that might be useful: clear creek dining tables
- Posted by abdulkhatri (My Page) on Mon, Jan 25, 10 at 18:53
hi .. Why does the kitchen table and chair sets need to be durable for that space, well, it is because since you spend a lot of time in that space, that set ends up being used a lot. If you and your family is not eating breakfast, lunch, or dinner on it, then it is probably being used for doing homework, paying the bills, craft projects, or any other project that needs a large amount of space to get done. Thanks. |
- Posted by cutiehouse (My Page) on Sat, Mar 20, 10 at 14:28
Hi - I came across this post since we are looking for a durable kitchen table as well. Our "hardwood" dining room table from PB has not held up to daily use. Just wondering if you'd found anything. Alisa |
- Posted by organicgirl_2009 (My Page) on Thu, Mar 25, 10 at 21:02
I am ordering one from Bassett Furniture that has a special finish. It's only available in their custom line but the prices were good. The sales lady said you could live at this table, put a cold glass or a hot plate down and it would be fine. The store room floor model looks great...and after shopping for tables usually the floor models are all scratched up. They also sell an insurance policy that guarantees that if they can't repair scratches or any problems that they replace the table top for up to 5 years. It costs 200, but I think worth it for the peace of mind. Anyways, I really, really wanted a table that we could live at, eat at, and do arts and crafts ect. with no worries. Best of luck...furniture shopping is stressful because you feel like you have to live with the decision a long time. |
- Posted by cutiehouse (My Page) on Sat, Apr 3, 10 at 23:35
We have a Bassett Furniture near us. I'll have to check it out. I have 3 little ones and like you need a table that we can live at, eat at, do projects, etc. Thanks! |
- Posted by teamnardone (My Page) on Tue, Oct 26, 10 at 10:00
Hi there! I am in the same predicament as you! I am in desperate need of a durable kitchen table--what did you end up finding? Growing up in the 70's, my family had a "traditional" looking oval 'walnut' table with what appears to be a formica woodgrain top. It was so durable and looks nice enough for a kitchen. Restaurants have tables that can withstand knocks - I'm wondering where I can find one for home. Bassett furniture had HORRIBLE reviews online. All my best, |
You could try a restaurant supply store if you are in or near a city large enough to support one. Several years ago when my children were small we had an oak table with a matching wood grain laminate top from Cochrane. It was really nice and very durable, traditonal style with leaves. I assume Cochrane is still available, but don't know the present day quality. |
- Posted by debbie_2008 (My Page) on Sun, Nov 7, 10 at 2:41
For those still looking, have you considered a quartz or granite top table? I have a canadel and absolutely love it. They aren't cheap but they are forever IMO |
- Posted by moccasinlanding (My Page) on Mon, Nov 8, 10 at 21:27
My DH built an island with chairs for our daughter and her family of 3 girls. It is like a kitchen table with room for 8 people to eat at. They do all the things you can imagine at that table/island. It has a GRANITE SLAB TOP. If you are willing to go put $200 into an "insurance policy" that will guarantee the wood table only 5 years, then I think I'd add that money to what funds I already have, and get a nice granite slab for the table top. This table/island is already 7 years old and it still looks brand new. No wear and tear, no scratches, no discoloration. And it is GORGEOUS. |
- Posted by sandpapertongue (My Page) on Tue, Jan 11, 11 at 11:25
I was considering buying a glass top for our maple kitchen table. That way the wood is protected but you can still admire it. |
I'm looking for a durable kitchen dining set too. I do have a formica (wood-look)table now, and it has seen us through raising 3 kids--homework, art projects, 3 meals/day for 30 years. But it's time for a change. I want something that's durable, but more updated than my old table. I've heard that polyurethane finishes are durable, but I haven't seen any tables that have this. I'd appreciate any input. |
- Posted by Clauson_Jim (My Page) on Thu, Aug 8, 13 at 12:33
I'm not sure about kitchen tables, but I was looking and researching for banquet and event tables. My wife has a catering business and we've been through a lot of chairs and tables. We recently updated our entire line and inventory through Mity Lite. They were an affordable solution for lightweight and durable chairs and tables. I highly recommend them, so hopefully this helps and cuts down on some of your research. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Event Tables and Chairs
- Posted by grandmaof3 (My Page) on Thu, Aug 8, 13 at 14:32
Why is the first post dated 2009? Things have changed in 4 years. I hope she found the table she wanted. |
- Posted by Freethinker99 (My Page) on Thu, Aug 8, 13 at 21:14
You can purchase solid wood tables with a catalized two part finish which are almost indestructible and look very similar to a sprayed lacquer finished table except that the catalyzed finish is very difficult to mark, stain or chip. |
- Posted by expert_Irwin (My Page) on Mon, Aug 12, 13 at 15:00
I suggest something dark colored, that has a grainy looking top part. This will hide things like rings and what not. As far as the frame, wrought iron is always a good, sturdy metal to rely on. Hope this helped. |
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I have old, very old, rhododendrons. One is a red color and I do not want it to die. They have one single "trunk" and are 15 feet high. How do I prune them? Not sure how to attach a picture or I would. |
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If they are healthy and have a moderate amount of sun, they can be drastically pruned back. This means cutting back to the height you desire and they will fill out. Cutting back severely does stress a plant. A healthy plant will recover. Experience shows that plants in deep shade are less likely to come back than those with moderate sun. If you want to be more prudent, cut back about 1/3 each year until you get the size you want. |
Here is a link that might be useful: How to grow rhododendrons and azaleas.
Hmmm ... I have native dendrons that big in my yard ... I can prune newer growth and shape them and they fill in, but I tried to prune one way back and it never filled in ... it seemed to me that the old wood would not produce new growth ... I eventually pulled it out and planted something else. |
mikey, old wood rarely does fill out. That's why proper rejuvenation pruning requires that you cut the plant nearly to the ground, leaving 6 inch stumps (or less). This will encourage new growth from the crown. If the plant is healthy in the first place, it will develop a lot of shrubby, new growth within the very first season. In the years following such a drastic step, you can do a small amount of careful detail pruning designed to force your shrub to maintain a full shape at all times. |
rhizo, Tyler Arboretum did this big time one year. As I said, those that were in some sun came back. Those that were in nearly all shade didn't come back. They definitely have dormant buds on old wood and if healthy and in some sun will come back. |
[quote]That's why proper rejuvenation pruning requires that you cut the plant nearly to the ground[/quote] That's been my experience too. |
While MOST healthy rhododendrons respond well to that type of hard pruning, there are some exceptions. According to my tattered old standby rhody book - (and admittedly a somewhat short list) "Certain species and some named rhododendron hybrids respond poorly or not at all to pruning. Members of the Falconeri series (and 'tree' rhododendrons in general) will not produce new growth from bare wood; rhododendrons in the Thompsonii series also may resent pruning. Some smooth-barked rhododendrons make little if any growth from stumps, while the following hybrids will not give you multiple shoots from below a pruning cut: Alice, Bagshot Ruby, C. B. van Nes, Mrs. C. B. van Nes and Prometheus." lne216 - what is your goal in pruning your plants? At 15' I assume they've been large for a while, is something prompting your wanting to reduce their height now...i.e. winter damage, a home repair or remodel project? |
At 15 t. tall, that's a pretty big bush. If you think of it as a tree instead, and prune accordingly, it can look much better. With a single trunk, it's already got a good start. I would open it up a bit and shorten some of the longer branches and some side branches so they won't break in a winter snow load. Think giant Bonsai instead of a bush with maximum blooms. As Morz8 said, we need to know your reason why you want to shrink it. |
I love the look of tree-formed shrubs! They can create some vertical architecture out of a sea of green. |
I have the same guestion . A 15 tree rodie that has a single trunk and no branchs for the first 6 or so feet. It has been crouded out by the bigger trees and buildings around it . I would like to prune it and move it. Its currently in total shade. Since its so big if I wack it back to a foot will it come back? If so will it quickly grow back into a tree? |
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If its not broke don't fix it |
- Posted by Monica 17(firstname.lastname@example.com) onWed, Jun 22, 11 at 23:48
I have 3 old, leggy rhodies. They are getting too wide, growing into the walkway. The height (about 12 ft.) is not a problem. We have had very cold seasonal weather and the rhodies just finished blooming. Now the temps are suddenly in the upper 80s. Is it too late in the season to drastically rejuvenate now. I could try one plant, but really don't want to add more stress than necessary. What do you think? Should I wait till next year and do only light pruning now? |
After they just finished blooming is the perfect time to cut them back. When you cut the sides back, it would be good to cut back the new growth on the top also to encourage the plants to fill in the bare spots on the sides. When you cut back, new growth that is exposed during the pruning will sunburn. That is normal and looks bad, but the plant will recover. With the larger leaved rhododendrons (elepidotes), you must prune just above growth joints. Each year as the plant starts to grow there is a visible point where the plant started growth. We call this point a growth joint. Prune just above this point, because that is where the dormant growth buds are located. Don't prune between joints, because there are no dormant growth buds in that area. As a plant grows, some of the inside limbs will be shaded out and become weak and die. It is a good idea to remove these, plus other weak limbs that are on the ground or crossing over each other. This provides better air circulation and does not provide a place for insects and diseases to start. |
Here is a link that might be useful: How to care for rhododendrons
Here's a picture of one of my Rhododendrons I pruned into a tree. It was growing out over the driveway. If it had been growing out over the lawn, I might have cut the lawn back, rather than the Rhody. It's a Anna Rose Whitney X Dcorum. I would rather go for the form of the plant over the number of blossoms. Blossoms are not a cash crop. |
- Posted by MmeOlenska 5 (My Page) on Sun, Jul 3, 11 at 12:01
I'm with botann and those who advocate leaving it as a "tree", if you can (btw, great pic, botann!). I could tell you live in the Pacific NW, as your tree has moss on it! I've been pruning judiciously, the 3 ancient Rhodos near our house and they respond well. I'd just add that pruned "stumps" should probably be sealed, to avoid infestation. Sadly, this past winter did a lot of damage, so I had to cut back some 5-6 years worth of growth, resulting in shrubs that look like Ichabod Crane ("spindly"). But there is a lot of new growth lower down, so we'll see... |
Mmeolenska, the use of pruning and wound sealants was once thought to be a good preventative practice, but current advice is to skip it - arborists now find it may harbor disease and slow healing, a good smooth clean cut left to seal/heal itself now recommended. And yes, Mike's (Botann) garden is exceptionally lovely, rhododendrons and otherwise :) |
I apologize for not getting it if this question was addressed, but when to prune? I know lilacs bloom on old growth, so prune the same year as they've bloomed. But azaleas and rhodies? I have a 5 year old Ichabod :) that in ignorance, I probably planted too close to the house. I'd like to fill it out and direct it's growth away from the house. Shall I tackle it this year? It has dormant buds on the ends of each limb. That would mean no blossoms next spring, right? Thanks, |
That's correct Christine, pruning now would remove the flower buds and prevent blooming next year. The time to prune is immediately after flowering. |
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Just in time for the arrival of their new live EP entitled World Cafe Live which is slated for a September 6th release, TV On The Radio drop off a set of visuals which give off a mellow vibe and although its 3:30PM on a Friday and I'm still at work..listening to this song and watching the video actually has calmed me down. So, thanks TV On The Radio. You da best.
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Last night at the NME Awards 2014, the Horrors performed a new single. The new track is called "I See You" and it will be on their forthcoming album Luminous. "I See You" features a melody driven by synths, or at least that's the dominating sound. The performance from last night builds and builds until eventually it overflows into a wave of synthetic energy and flashing red lights. Check out the video on NME.
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The opening of new science buildings, a $2.75 million grant, and new partnerships with area high schools are just some of MiraCosta College's many accomplishments this past year. These milestones, plus many more, are captured in the 2013-2014 Annual Report, presented to the community at the college's Report to the Region, held October 16.
The Annual Report demonstrates the many ways that the college continues to provide superb educational opportunities, leadership and prudent fiscal stewardship to the North San Diego County communities. The report also underscores the philanthropic and generous spirit of our local community. Read highlights of the report below, order your own copy, or read online.
2013-2014 Annual Report Highlights
At the San Elijo Campus, MiraCosta College broke ground on a new science building. Building 1000, which opened during the fall 2014 semester, has enabled the college to expand the breadth and number of science courses available to students in the southern portion of our district.
In fiscal year 2015, MiraCosta College continues to expand and grow, attract new populations of students, and adapt our facilities and programs to meet the changing needs of students and the community. We would like to congratulate our faculty, staff, students and supporters—all of whom contribute to what makes MiraCosta College truly exceptional.
To read more of the Annual Report, order your own copy or read the full report online.
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Few events are as moving for me as graduation. Commencement is a time when our passion to help others and commitment to a strong and supportive community college system reach fruition.
Last week's graduating class was the largest in MiraCosta College history. We awarded more than 1,400 associate degrees and 1,100 certificates. Never before had I seen our campus as vibrant and alive as when nearly 500 of our graduates marched down our long faculty recessional line, diplomas and certificates in their hands, smiles on their faces, and pride and promise in their eyes. Each of these students came to MiraCosta College with a different goal and purpose, and each is leaving with the skills and knowledge that will serve them well throughout the rest of their lives. These students are now off to public and private colleges and universities throughout the state and nation, or off to start new careers in the fields of their choice.
Each year, I share the profiles of a few of the students who just earned their degree or certificate from MiraCosta College. Each of these stories is unique, but each also shares a common thread: these alumni remained vigilant in their commitment to receiving a high quality education, and each was guided by the expert and caring faculty and staff at MiraCosta College.
Alina O'Tool: Talk about an odyssey. Born under communist rule in Poland, Alina O'Tool witnessed the rise of the Solidarity movement, the country's first free elections and its transition to democracy. She moved to Germany and married an American, and she and her husband spent stints in Switzerland, India and England before settling in North County.
Her life really changed when the 40-year-old mother of two enrolled at MiraCosta College two years ago. "When I went to my first class, I was so scared. I said to myself, `I want to go back home.' But the professors helped me so much, the people were so supportive. They gave me confidence. I learned that if you do the work, they will not let you fail."
O'Tool will transfer to a University of California campus in the fall with a 4.0 grade point average. Her plans include studying human development and earning a Ph.D.
She says she turned to MiraCosta College with one goal in mind: improve her English. "The only English I knew was from talking to my husband," O'Tool said. "I couldn't help my children with their homework. I was working at a Target, and I said this was not what I wanted to do with my life."
She soon opted to seek an associate in arts degree.
"If you work hard and you believe in yourself, and if you have people around you who are supporting you and believe in you, you can do anything," O'Tool said.
Richard Huizar: After concluding that he couldn't afford to attend San Diego State University, Richard Huizar turned to MiraCosta College.
It's one of the best moves he has made in his young life. The 19-year-old graduated last week with an associate degree in applied mathematics as an Honors Scholar with a 3.9 GPA. He is also a Medal of Honor recipient, on the President's List, scored a perfect 800 on the SAT subject tests in math and physics, and plans to earn a Ph.D.
"MiraCosta College was my educational destiny," Huizar said. "It is an amazing place with a positive environment and excellent faculty and staff. It gave me an opportunity to transfer to a great four-year program and showed that I can do anything I wanted."
Huizar has financed much of his education by working three jobs. One is tutoring in the EOPS/CalWORKs Program helping underprivileged and underrepresented students in lower-level mathematics courses.
"Some of these people have failed these classes before and are about to give up, so it's great to see them succeed," Huizar said.
Huizar is the first in his family to graduate from college. "I want to show my younger family that higher education and their dreams are possible--a matter of course, not something out of reach for us."
Huizar is eyeing a career in engineering, but says he hasn't focused on a particular area yet. "I'm going to miss MiraCosta," Huizar said. "It's my home away from home. I'm there all the time."
Huizar just learned he was accepted to attend one of the most prestigious universities in the country, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), to study applied mathematics this fall.
Alex Klimek: Marine Corps veteran Alex Klimek, who grew up in Champaign, Illinois, first came to Oceanside in 2001 when he enlisted in the service and was stationed at Camp Pendleton. When he left the Marines a few years later, Klimek held a series of jobs that ranged from customer service representative at a Carlsbad auto dealership to auditor at two North County hotels.
A few years ago, Klimek decided to give MiraCosta College a try. "I didn't really have any direction in my career and I really couldn't stay in just one industry." It was while he was at MiraCosta College that Klimek learned of an opening at Genentech, which manufactures medicines to treat a variety of illnesses. Klimek soon secured a job supporting quality control analysts by preparing glassware and equipment for testing. Eager to learn more about the industry, Klimek's focus at MiraCosta quickly turned to biotech.
"It was a whole new industry for me," Klimek said. "I wanted to learn everything I could."
Although Klimek has earned his degree, he plans to remain at MiraCosta College for additional courses before transferring to UC San Diego.
"MiraCosta is a great school," he said. "It has invaluable resources. The admissions office is very helpful, the book loan program has been great and they have an excellent tutoring program both in person and online."
Ariella Sosis: Her resume says it all: CEO for a nonprofit she founded; sales and marketing professional for the Italian fashion company Versace, and social media coordinator for a San Diego piano studio. She speaks fluent Russian, is a skilled musician, and engages in extensive volunteer work.
Oh, and Ariella Sosis is just 19 years old. The Honors Scholar graduated this spring with a 4.0 GPA, is a Medal of Honor recipient, and will attend the extremely competitive Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley this fall.
She hopes one day to run an international nonprofit.
One of Sosis' first projects at MiraCosta College was launching a Hillel chapter for Jewish students. "It was kind of lonely for me Jewish-wise," Sosis said. "There were no Shabbat services, no Purimspiels (a comic dramatization retelling the story of Purim) or anything like that." Three years later, Hillel of MiraCosta College has more than 100 members.
Sosis came to MiraCosta College upon graduating from Del Norte High School in San Diego when she was 16.
"MiraCosta has some of the best faculty members anywhere, faculty members who support you no matter what you do," Sosis said. "It has a dedicated staff that cares about the school and believes in it."
Philosophy professor and longtime family friend Isabel Luengo is one of Sosis' biggest boosters.
"Ariella is a girl who has always had a lot of initiative," Luengo said. "Even when she was in middle school and high school, she took charge, worked well with others and had set very clear goals while finding a way to accomplish them."
These are just a handful of the many wonderful students who participated in commencement last week. If you'd like to read more student stories, please visit our website. And, take a look at some of the wonderful photos from our ceremony, posted on our Flickr and Facebook pages.
Participating in commencement is always the most rewarding part of my job. Last Tuesday's ceremony was the last MiraCosta College commencement for me, as I will embark next week on a new venture as chancellor of the Los Angeles Community College District. Although my departure made this year's ceremony bittersweet, I am so very happy for all of our graduates; proud of all our hardworking students; and grateful to our college faculty, staff and administration whose dedication to student success help make it all happen. Thank you for five memorable and joyous years.
Francisco C. Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Interested in learning more about MiraCosta College history? Check out our 80th anniversary video, request a magazine be mailed to your home, or read the full college history online.
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One of the greatest strengths of MiraCosta College is that it has among the highest transfer rates for community colleges in the region. Not only are MiraCosta College alumni accepted into an array of prestigious four-year universities and colleges, such as UC Berkeley and UCLA, they are succeeding there, too, as our faculty continues to do an exceptional job preparing our students for the academic rigors they will face at the university level.
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In fact, vice presidents of every division in the district have involved themselves in various leadership roles with their respective professional organizations. One of those vice presidents is Charlie Ng, who serves with the Association of California Community College Administrators, is an adviser to the Government Finance Officers Association and is the southern state representative to the Schools Excess Liability Fund. Charlie said serving on such groups "brings access to information about programs and policies that are in the development stage and it allows you to participate and influence the process in some way."
Vice President Dick Robertson, meanwhile, is the past president of the state's Chief Student Services Officers group and Vice President Mary Benard (pictured on right) serves on the executive committee of the state's Chief Instructional Officers for California Community Colleges.
Herschel Stern's efforts epitomize the impact we are having. The Social Sciences Department chair, who heads the geography program at MiraCosta College, also leads the national Geography Education Specialty Group of the Association of American Geographers (AAG), which promotes research and best practices in teaching and learning geography. And, he is vice chair of the AAG Community College Affinity Group, which focuses on teaching, learning and institutional issues that relate specifically to geography programs at community colleges.
Herschel says that working with a large national organization allows him to stay abreast of trends and issues in geographic education and perhaps even have some influence on their direction. Having so many MiraCostans involved in statewide and national organizations "shows that the faculty here are concerned with the bigger educational picture as we aim for constant improvement of our programs, and that can only make us better," he said.
Lise Flocken, our Transfer Center counselor/coordinator, has leadership positions with several state and regional groups. "You can't join these committees unless you have a substantial knowledge base. And that goes to the type of people we have working at MiraCosta College."
"It's a tremendous responsibility and it's extremely beneficial," she said of her work with professional organizations. "You get to be on the cutting edge of changes–or potential changes–in your field at the state level, and you also could help prevent changes from happening that may negatively impact the college."
One example she gave is her role as representative for transfer center directors in a region covering all of San Diego and Imperial counties. At a meeting in Sacramento, she shared information about a new online system that San Diego State University uses to confirm a student's ADT (associate degree for transfer) for admission purposes. "Because I shared this information, the CSU Chancellor's Office is taking a look at it and perhaps modeling a statewide program based on the work SDSU has already implemented."
Said Cheryl Broom, MiraCosta's director of public and governmental relations, who is the District 6 director for the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations:
"MiraCosta College values the growth and personal development of its faculty and staff. The campus climate is one of learning—and that climate extends from the classroom to the administrative offices. Employees are encouraged to fine-tune their skills, grow in their professional disciplines and make bold, innovative advancements to improve the quality of the institution. MiraCosta's culture is permissive of employees learning from and with their peers from institutions around the state, nation and world. So many on campus are involved with professional organizations and play a leadership role because they are dedicated to improving the way MiraCosta College operates. It's through this knowledge-sharing that new ideas are formed and best practices are shared."
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When I arrived at MiraCosta College and delivered my inauguration speech in March 2009, I spoke about the transformative power of education and my goal to build upon the great traditions that have been set at this college by so many people before me. I also shared my zeal for education and my commitment to a community college system dedicated to open access and student success, academic excellence and affordability. As I celebrate my fifth anniversary on March 1 and begin my sixth year at this great institution, I want to take a few moments to reflect on some of our collective work.
Student Success: The focus on students and their success is job one at the college and all of our faculty and staff have supported activities that improve our students' overall experience. Innovative programs and services, combined with expert teaching and strong student support services have resulted in the college awarding more degrees and certificates than ever before. In the last five years, our graduation numbers have more than doubled, and in 2013, we awarded a record number of degrees and certificates--2,455, plus an additional 52 high school diplomas.
College Enrollments and Programs: Student enrollment has grown by nearly 25 percent since 2009. The college has met this student demand by using our resources to embark on constructing new facilities, building programs and substantially beefing up the number of courses available on Fridays and Saturdays.
The number of military veterans and active-duty personnel has nearly doubled to 1,900, prompting us to create a veterans lounge, hire a veterans academic counselor and bolster veteran-specific services. The college also has earned the distinction as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), a federal designation that now positions the college for funding to bolster student success. The Honors Scholar Program has flourished in the last several years, affording students an enriched educational experience through intensive instruction, challenging coursework and close interaction with Honors faculty.
New Academic and Training Programs: A new, high-tech science building on the Oceanside Campus is helping us meet student demand for science courses. At the San Elijo Campus in Cardiff, students are benefiting from a growing academic program. With more students seeking to take advantage of the transfer-focused curriculum, extracurricular activities on campus have expanded and we now have a robust campus-life program.Construction of a new science building, which began last year, will be complete in time to open next fall.
With the launch of a revised and improved Gerontology Studies Program, MiraCosta College is at the forefront of preparing students to work with and care for our aging population – the fastest growing population in the world. Faculty have also developed new programs in the areas of biomass technology and social media, arming students and those already in the workforce with the vital skills needed in an increasingly technologically savvy world.
Online Education: Students are utilizing online education more than ever before. In 2009, we offered 208 online and hybrid courses. In 2013, that number had increased to 310. The breadth of online classes has grown as well, and all three MiraCosta College campuses now support a new online tutoring service that allows students live access to tutors throughout the week, including nights and weekends.
MiraCosta College also continues to meet its mission to address the needs of the local business community. The Community Services and Business Development Program, for example, has crafted a new Machinist Technology Program for individuals seeking fast-paced, high-level training for employable job skills. In spring 2013, the college, with private financial support from numerous local corporations and from the San Diego Workforce Partnership, opened its doors to the new program, which is currently housed at the Landes Center in Oceanside. The US Department of Labor also just awarded MiraCosta College a $2.75 million federal grant to start a Technology Career Institute (TCI) aimed at filling a growing demand for qualified machinists and industrial technicians in North County.
Community Engagement: Our commitment extends beyond the students at MiraCosta College to those who are still in elementary, middle and high schools. Our partnerships with Encurentros Leadership of North County and the GEAR UP Program with the Oceanside Unified School District are aimed at preparing students for college and careers and at developing a college-going culture for all students and families.
This spring semester, we began offering college classes at Sage Creek High School in Carlsbad and are now in discussions with the San Dieguito Union High School District about strengthening our partnership in providing adult education. And just recently, the MiraCosta Community College District trustees passed a resolution that waives enrollment fees for high school students concurrently enrolled in college courses.
Philanthropy: Over the past five years, MiraCosta College Foundation donors have joined together to support the college and its students at record levels, generating more than $7.6 million in total revenues. The college foundation's total assets have grown from $4.6 million to $8.8 million and endowments have also nearly doubled. These gifts have enabled the college foundation to distribute more than $1.3 million in scholarships and direct financial aid while also providing nearly $2 million in support of college programs and priorities over the same five-year period. Contributing significantly to this success is the exceptional generosity of local, regional and national private foundations that have supported the college with more than $1.5 million in grants. In addition, the college has secured more than $15 million in public grants. The continued generosity of our donors and our focus on building our endowments will ensure that generations of students will continue to be encouraged to reach for college with the support of scholarships, direct aid and enhanced academic and student support programs.
Fiscal and Organizational Management: Also in the last five years, the college has maintained a strong financial footing. Our firm commitment to fiscal prudence has guided the district through the country's most severe financial crisis since the Great Depression. We have also revamped our governance structure, completed our accreditation processes with strong results and, year over year, we continue our string of successful financial audits.
Many of you know my story as a first-generation college graduate from a working-class family and my upbringing by immigrant parents, who overcame a myriad of obstacles and hardships that are not unlike those faced by so many of our students today. Through their selfless example, my parents demonstrated that through hard work anything was possible.
Looking back, we have much to be proud of. Clearly, MiraCosta College continues to be an exceptional institution with an unfaltering commitment to educate students and serve the community. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as your president for these past five years, and I appreciate your support for me, this college and its students.
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Dear MiraCosta College friends and colleagues,
The more things change, the more they stay the same. And that certainly is true when it comes to MiraCosta College. Founded 80 years ago as Oceanside-Carlsbad Junior College (OCJC) during the Great Depression, the college was established as a place where local students could complete a quality higher education without leaving home.
"I was delighted when the junior college opened," said 97-year-old Charles Ernst, who was among the first students to enroll and graduate from the new school. "When OCJC was formed, it made going to college immediately affordable."
Much has changed since 1934, when TWA made its first commercial flight and a loaf of bread cost about 8 cents. But eight decades later, MiraCosta College continues to provide opportunities for anyone to secure a higher education—whether at the San Elijo or Oceanside campuses, the bustling Community Learning Center in Oceanside, or through online education.
When we began our journey in a wing at Oceanside High School, the college had but 122 students and 20 faculty members.
In 1964, we moved to our current 121-acre hilltop location in Oceanside and renamed the college MiraCosta. In 1988, we opened the San Elijo Campus in Cardiff. A few years later, the Adult Learning Center opened its doors. Later dubbed the Community Learning Center, it is now located on Mission Avenue in downtown Oceanside.
Today, our enrollment has ballooned to nearly 15,000 credit students with an additional 5,000 noncredit and fee-based students, and we continue to meet the needs of a growing community. Last year, we added a much-needed, high-tech and "green" science laboratory at the Oceanside Campus and began building a new science lab at the San Elijo Campus that will be open in time for the fall 2014 semester. Meanwhile, more students are taking online courses than ever before, and on-campus offerings have expanded to include more core classes on Fridays and Saturdays. And we remain dedicated to enrolling and supporting the men and women who have protected our country by serving in the military. In fact, the MiraCosta College student-veteran population has nearly doubled since 2008.
The college also continues to partner with local elementary, middle and high schools. In 2011, MiraCosta College received a seven-year, $7 million GEAR UP grant, which provides multiple services to ensure middle and high school students and their families are prepared for a higher education and career choices. In addition, we are now partnering with the Carlsbad Unified School District to offer MiraCosta College classes at the new Sage Creek High School, enabling high school kids to take college classes, without having to pay an enrollment fee.
Underscoring our dedication to serving the needs of local workers and employers, the US Department of Labor last fall awarded MiraCosta College a $2.75 million federal grant to start a Technology Career Institute, a comprehensive training facility that will prepare participants—including military veterans and the unemployed—for high-skilled careers in the manufacturing and technology industries.
Over the past 80 years, hundreds of thousands of students have passed through MiraCosta College and contributed to our tradition of strengthening the intellectual, economic, social and cultural life of the community. Graduates are responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars going into the local economy. And by expanding the state's economic base through their higher incomes, combined with the ripple effects of the goods and services they produce, our students contribute an estimated $74.1 million in taxable income to the California economy every year.
MiraCosta College is about creating success through our students, alumni and communities. It is about preparing students not only to transfer to the best four-year colleges and universities in the country, but to providing people the skills needed to compete and thrive in a rapidly changing economy.
MiraCosta College owes its success to the strong foundation built over time, and with your support MiraCosta College will continue to thrive over the next 80 years.
As always, thank you for your interest in our college.
Campus photos, top to bottom: Oceanside-Carlsbad Junior College, located in one wing of Oceanside High School circa 1934; Building 4900--the science lab at the Oceanside Campus; the San Elijo Campus in Cardiff; and the Community Learning Center in downtown Oceanside.
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With high-performing preK-12 schools; MiraCosta and Palomar community colleges; Cal State University, San Marcos; and a handful of private colleges and universities, North County has established itself as a hub for education.
Families looking to raise their children in areas with superb public education need look no further than North San Diego County. Parents, teachers and administrators in all our local school districts work tirelessly to prepare students to embark on their college and career pathways. These educators are committed to ensuring that students are prepared for and can access a college education, and have implemented a variety of innovative programs and services to get young students on the road to college completion. For example, the $7.5 million GEAR UP grant from the U.S. Department of Education has allowed MiraCosta College and Oceanside Unified School District to link teachers, counselors and tutors with some 1,000 junior high and high school students. The first Oceanside Unified GEAR UP student cohort will finish high school in 2017 and the MiraCosta College Foundation has already raised a minimum $100,000 in scholarships for GEAR UP students who choose to attend MiraCosta College.
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What a year we've had!
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to address a room of local leaders, educators and community members to share the myriad of accomplishments the college and its students, faculty and staff achieved this past fiscal year. These accomplishments are captured in the beautiful pages of the college's Annual Report. This report is our demonstration to you—our students, education and business partners, and the public—of the many ways that the college continues to provide educational opportunities, leadership and prudent fiscal stewardship to the North San Diego County communities we are proud to serve. The report also underscores the philanthropic and generous spirit of our local community, as demonstrated by the MiraCosta College Foundation. I invite you to read the report on our website, or request one be mailed to your home. You can also watch online the alumni video we played at the event or glance at our Report to the Region photo gallery. I hope you can also take a moment to read below some of the highlights from the 2012-2013 academic year.
One of the college's many accomplishments this past year includes the addition of a new, high-tech science laboratory. The building is the first of its kind at a California community college—it can run completely on photovoltaic power generated from the sun. Plans are now under way to add a new science facility at the college's San Elijo Campus in Cardiff.
Our recent increase in student enrollment has also meant that the college has increased the availability of courses. Students are taking more online classes than ever before, and our on-campus offerings have expanded to include more core classes offered on Fridays and Saturdays, allowing students to get into the classes they need most.
There has been a lot of growth at the college over the last couple of years, but perhaps none as dramatic as the growth in students who are currently serving in the military or who are military veterans. Since 2008, the college student-veteran population has increased by 93 percent. Today, MiraCosta College enrolls 1,900 student-veterans and an additional one thousand of their family members. In response to this, the college has made it a priority to meet the needs of these students, and has been named a Military Friendly Institution by Victory Media, a distinction given to the top 15 percent of colleges and universities doing the most to ensure the success of military service members, veterans and spouses.
Our 2012-2013 Annual Report also demonstrates the strength of the college's partnerships with local elementary, middle and high schools. In 2011, we received a seven-year, $7 million federal GEAR UP grant that provides multiple services to ensure middle school students and their families are prepared for college and career choices. In fall 2013, the first cohort of GEAR UP students moved from middle schools to either Oceanside or El Camino High School as freshmen students. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, including the MiraCosta College Foundation and its board members, prestigious foundations, college faculty and staff, and community members, $100,000 in scholarships will be available for these students if they enroll at MiraCosta College following high school graduation.
Also discussed in the pages of our Annual Report is the role the college plays in preparing local adult students for high-tech jobs. In 2013, we created a new Machinist Technology Program, graduated our second cohort from the Biomass Production Certificate Program, and celebrated our registered nursing students' 100 percent passage rate for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing licensing exam.
The success of the college and of our students would not be possible without the support of our local community. In 2012-2013, the MiraCosta College Foundation again exceeded its fundraising goals by securing nearly $1.1 million in private support for the college and its students. Thanks to the generosity of several local philanthropists and endowments held by the foundation, more than $328,000 in scholarships and direct aid was distributed to students and $571,000 expended on college programs and priorities. In recognition of the outstanding contributions one of our donors, Knox Williams (pictured on left with his family), has made to the college over the years, the foundation awarded him its first ever Lifetime Achievement Award.
As the year roles on, MiraCosta College continues to expand and grow, attract new populations of students, and adapt our facilities and programs to meet the changing needs of students and the community. It's never been a more exciting time to be at the college, and I want to offer my congratulations and sincere thanks to our faculty, staff, students and supporters—all of whom contribute to what makes MiraCosta College so incredibly unique.
MiraCosta College's San Elijo Campus is undergoing dynamic changes that are strengthening the campus' role as a leading transfer-focused institution with an actively engaged student body. Students are benefiting from a growing academic program. Construction of the first phase of a new science building is set to begin this semester with the scheduled opening next fall. The number of Friday course offerings this fall has almost quadrupled from last spring. And extracurricular student activity has exploded. "I see a much more vibrant campus and students who are much more engaged," said Nikki Schaper, associate dean of Student Services. "In the past, for example, we often struggled to get students to our events. Now we have people coming up to us asking when our next event is going to be."
The transformation is being directed by Dana Smith, the instructional dean who is in charge of the picturesque campus located near the northern shore of the San Elijo Lagoon. Smith has developed a strategy based on an analysis of student needs and demographics after she arrived as site dean little more than a year ago. What she found was that San Elijo is a campus where seven of every ten students are between the ages of 18 and 24 (compared to the Oceanside Campus' ratio of six in ten), and where nearly half of all students are no older than 20. The school is drawing a growing number of students from Carmel Valley in the district's southern boundaries, complementing the still large number from Del Mar, Solana Beach and Encinitas. Finally, she found that the younger students were going to the San Elijo Campus with a purpose. "Our students are local, our students are young and our students want to transfer to a four-year college or university," Smith said. That led to the new 'Friday Core+' courses in English composition, political science, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, chemistry, film, communication, biology, art, and oceanography – that enable students solely enrolled in Friday classes to meet all the general education requirements needed to transfer to a UC or CSU school, or a private university. The added courses also relieve crowding of these high-demand classes during the rest of the week.
"The best part is that these classes filled," Smith said, adding that enrollment is up to nearly 400 students on Fridays, from roughly 100 just last year. Another key addition will be new science labs, eliminating the need for students in the southern part of our college district who are taking advanced science courses from having to drive to the Oceanside Campus. In May 2012, the Board of Trustees authorized spending up to $4.7 million on several new modular laboratory buildings at the Oceanside and San Elijo campuses, and "green" Gen 7 models were installed at the Oceanside Campus in June. It later became clear, however, that it would be better aligned with the long-term needs of the San Elijo Campus to build permanent lab space. The labs can accommodate up to 30 students each, and they will be used initially for popular and much-needed transfer classes in chemistry and general sciences classes. "You cannot teach chemistry or biology in a regular classroom," Smith noted. "You need these labs. They will be a vital addition." Administrators, meanwhile, have been busy working to accommodate the growing number of students by expanding cafeteria hours and health services on Fridays. Efforts also include making the campus more of a place for students to stay and socialize. "We've created spaces for students to meet and form a greater sense of community," she said. Those spaces include the revamping of a second-floor patio at the Student Center, which offers breathtaking views of the San Elijo Lagoon. Lawn chairs also have been placed around the campus. College Hour, where students can gather to hear live music, relax, and eat while visiting various informational tables, is held twice monthly. More than 300 people attended the first event featuring singer/songwriter Raelee Nikole.
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Hi there, Bookies!
I'm Emily Schroeder and I work in the business development group for RealSimple.com. I will be your July book club leader, and I am very excited that Gone Girl won the poll (it was my first choice!). Like Maura said, I recently moved (as in, just a few days ago), so I welcome the distraction from unpacking boxes, organizing closets, and hanging pictures. I know this is going to be a great read based on two very good reasons:
1. I asked one of my best friends if she would read the book and follow my posts—especially since it's my first time "book-leading" and I needed at least one loyal follower. Well, she's blown right past us and is almost finished. Needless to say, she can't put it down—gave it an amazing review (and I always trust her book recommendations).
2. I bought Gone Girl last weekend and—maybe it's the move and/or all the commotion of having a newborn in the family (Charlie is only 5 months old)—our notorious Lab, Scout, has been acting out and decided to eat the front and back covers (as well as a few intro pages). Scout has an affinity for books and only my most favorite (I guess I brought this on myself—she is named after one of my all-time favorite characters, in To Kill a Mockingbird).
So, with those two stamps of approval, I know this is going to be a good one, and I can't wait to get started. Let's go by this schedule:
Part 1: Boy Loses Girl for Friday, July 6.
Part 2: Boy Meets Girl for Friday, July 13.
Part 3: Boy Gets Girl Back (or vice versa) for Friday, July 20.
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Known for high energy EDM/Hip-Hop style & signature sound-sensitive illuminated mask, DJ Cho'zyn Boy aims to let the light of Christ shine thru his craft and "Illuminate The Music". (Matt. 5:14) He serves as the official DJ for Clear Sight Music (label home of GRAMMY nominated artist FLAME & V. Rose) and has toured with Family Force 5, We As Human, Kerrie Roberts, 7eventh Time Down, & Thi'sl.
DJ Cho'zyn Boy's 1st Noisetrade exclusive release, "High Like Crazy" w/ Lecrae, Suzy Rock, & Sho Baraka garnered great reviews. Winning awards for Remix of the Year by Wade-O Radio Show & C1 Radio Show, as well as #1 Downloaded Dance Song on Noisetrade.com. The high response to his work caught him by surprise.
He began his journey as a teen in St. Louis, MO with a passion for dance. With back to back wins in TD Jakes' Megafest Talent Search in Atlanta, GA in 2005 & 2006, he was blessed to share the stage with artists such as Kirk Franklin, Kelly Price, Deitrick Haddon, & others. He then served as a backup dancer working with the likes of Cho'zyn, J.R., & Christian Pop singer Jai. He later served in marketing positions for Willie Moore Jr & founded Sparkfire Films. Film credentials including work for GRAMMY Award winning producer J.R.'s 'So Hot Productions' Promo, Thi'sl 'Motivation' Music Video, & more.
While attending SXSW 2012 and watching greats like Beleaf of TheBreax & DJ Aslan spin, it sparked an interest in his heart for the art form of DJing. Soon thereafter, the small everyday hobby became a passion. Exactly 1 year later, DJ Cho'zyn Boy was selected to spin at SXSW 2013.. on the very same stage that sparked his love for the craft.


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Well, it's only the second weekend of our special new Monte Bello Library Tasting, so we're still in the early pleasurable throes of learning, re-learning, discovering and re-discovering these vintages (1994, 1992, 1992, in 375ml), but I thought I'd give… Read More ›
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9 and came to the place God had told him about. Abraham built an altar there. He laid the wood on it and then tied up his son Isaac and laid him on the wood on the altar. | 9 When they reached the place God had told him about, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. |
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Plans for the development of the Bungay one-way system are on display at the Fisher Theatre. John and Sylvia Krugers looking at the new plans.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Permanent plans for a one-way system in Bungay have been unveiled.
An exhibition at the town's Fisher Theatre has shown detailed plans to illustrate the differences between the current temporary system and the proposed final system.
The county council's rights of way committee is due to make a recommendation in June, but members of the public were being given an opportunity to give their feedback.
Town mayor Terry Reeve said the first morning had been busy with plenty of discussions.
"These days are not about whether or not it should go ahead, but showing what it can look like if it becomes permanent," he said
As part of the scheme the council is hoping to introduce a new 20mph zone and restricted parking zone.
The scheme has caused controversy with the Bungay traffic scheme opposition group campaigning against it and calling for the money to be spent elsewhere.
The exhibition will continue today from 11am to 7pm today and Thursday, 11am to 3pm on Friday and 10am to 2pm on Saturday.
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Right pease bare with me here, ive been and seen the plansd today and yes it looks very pretty, nice pictures with no lorrys trundling down it . please have a look, you will notice the pavements and road are all the same levels. there is no kerb, there is also no crossings except courtesy crossings so you have to hope you have a nice lorry driver that is going to stop for you, and yes artic's hgv's etc will still be using it just the same as now, and you will also notice the crossing outside the school is removed and these children now have to get off the bus the oppsoite side of the school and cross a road with no crossing, and all this was supposed to make it safer for children i dont know how you all feel but to me this looks a lot more dangerous then what we have now, a hell of a lot more. when they said they was going to do this exibition to show what it looked like i thought oooooooooo happen we will all be proved wrong but oh my god, how stupid are these people, its a death trap, ... a part of me realy wanted me to be wrong and i would gladly of got behnd it but it is not going to make anything anymore safer it is doing the oppsoite, its a complet waste of money, a lot more could of been done with less money, senarios for you here, please answer, im allways into a discusion and im not having a rant i am just saying it like it is. 1) if trinity street is closed, accident roadworks, water mains etc, how does the traffic get into bungay to shop up near the library etc ? ??? ih yes it can go streight down bridge street and off to harleston 2) you are walking up st marys street with your children truck comes trundling down like they do every few seconds, there is no kerbs, do you feel safe ? 3) again as above you are walking down st marys street some idiot as ilegaly parked like they do now, this wont change, car or lorry comes towards you, do you think they will not drive onto the pavement area that is the same level as the road or do you think he will wait untill the cars done hos shopping and gone, ??? 4) who is going to police this we was told no money for a traffic warden, by the looks of it it will need a hell of a lot more enforcing then now. i was told today by a councilor it woulod be our job to report any ilegal parked cars to the police we have to get there number and go streight to the police station, if i spent my day doing this how do i actualy do any work, there 100's everyday parked ilegal in bungay , another point is the dotted areas if you look carefully on st marys street state these will be done if money is available, this means its not going to be done now, what you see in the plans is not what you are going to get
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Sunday is St. Patrick's Day. March 17th has been a national holiday for me since I was old enough to know anything (which my mother claims was two minutes after birth, but I digress).
My mother, Sheila, was from a seaside harbor town in County Dublin, Ireland, called Dun Laoghaire (pronounced Done Leary). After her father died she left Ireland and went to London, England to find work to help support her family and survived a world war. In due course she traveled to America where she met my father, Bill; became an American citizen and had me.
America was her home, but Ireland was where she came from and every year on St. Patrick's Day we celebrated that fact. It was fun! We would go to church; we would have lamb stew or corned beef and cabbage or potato soup; soda bread and scones warm from the oven slathered with butter or clotted cream and jam and always lots and lots of hot tea poured from a china teapot into delicate china cups on saucers laced with milk and sugar. Mommy would sing, I would dance (yes, I am a medal-winning Irish step-dancer), family and friends would join in with their own songs and stories and my Pop – well, he would preside over all the festivities and try and look like as if it was all a big fuss about nothing, but his eyes – his bright blue eyes would be smiling. And you know that saying "when Irish eyes are smiling …"
Happy St. Patrick's Day to one and all!
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Known for its energy sector and NASA, Houston can add another, less glamorous superlative: It's the worst city for dog attacks on letter carriers, according to the U.S. Postal Service.
With 63 dog attacks, it beat out Los Angeles, which had been the worst city for dog attacks, according to the annual report released by the agency Wednesday.
In 2013, 5,500 postal workers were attacked by dogs nationwide, it said.
Other cities topping the list are Cleveland, San Diego and Chicago.
"There's a myth we often hear at the Postal Service," said Postal Service Manager of Safety Linda DeCarlo. "Don't worry — my dog won't bite."
America's most dangerous jobs
The list comes out ahead of National Dog Bite Prevention Week, which kicks off May 18.
Some 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Half of all dog bite victims are children.
The Postal Service's suggestions for avoiding dog attacks:
Dog bites are one of several reasons the Postal Service has been moving away from delivering mail at the door stoop of homes. Cluster boxes are mail boxes located at a central point in a neighborhood that residents must walk to. The move toward cluster boxes could lead to lower labor costs for the agency and fewer hours for postal workers, who can complete routes more quickly.
When a dog bites a mail carrier, the postal service usually ends door-side delivery to the home of the dog's owner, postal experts say.


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Bonnie Schreck Memorial Complementary Therapies
Bonnie Schreck, a dedicated wife, mother and community volunteer, passed away in February 1999 and in loving memory, her husband established a fund to keep her memory alive.
The Bonnie Schreck Memorial Complementary Therapies Program, was created in 1999 in response to the high levels of emotional stress and anxiety patients associated with end-of-life issues. Patients and their loved ones request various therapies and techniques, such as healing touch, reflexology, aromatherapy, and pet therapy to help ease emotional discomfort by providing a calming and soothing environment.
The name Complementary Therapies came from the physicians and nurses believing that the services were a perfect complement to traditional medical treatments. Once physicians and nurses relieved the patient's physical pain, more focus could be placed on resolving the overwhelming emotional feelings of sadness, fear and anxiety. Recent studies have documented that Complementary Therapies reduce stress and anxiety, decrease depression, and increase oxygen absorption, helping patients feel more comfortable and relaxed; all the more reason to make use of this wonderful program offered at Nathan Adelson Hospice.
Complementary Therapies offered at Nathan Adelson Hospice include:
Aromatherapy – Essential oils are distilled from selected plant materials and they influence the body in many ways. This therapy is used to benefit the patient and family physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
Pet Therapy – These gentle visitors bring great joy to our patients. Spending time with a friendly dog can lift depression, lower blood pressure and respiratory rates and bring comfort. NAH has certified therapy dogs that bring comfort not only to our patients, but to the families and staff.
Reflexology – Improving circulation. There are over 7,000 nerve endings in the feet. Reflexology uses a series of specific techniques to work on the reflexes to the nerves that travel throughout the body, improving circulation to organs and glands, often relieving discomfort of acute symptoms.
Massage Therapy – Massage is a therapeutic art that relieves stress, headaches, backaches, fatigue and restlessness. At NAH, we apply specific techniques sensitive to the medical needs of our patients.
Energy Work – Energy work complements conventional health care and seeks to restore harmony to the body's natural rhythms. The warmth generated by the practitioner's energy transferred to the patient helps them to relax and often lessening pain levels.
Extra Comforts –
- Large print books
- Movies
- Music
- Hand - knitted blankets
- Memory Journals
- Art Therapy
For more information about the Bonnie Schreck Memorial Complementary Therapies Program, please contact the Complementary Therapies Manager at 702-733-0320.
News from Complementary Therapies:
In 2012, 1,950 massages were provided to patients - an increase of 90% over 2011.
Nathan Adelson Hospice Las Vegas Morning Blend
Wednesday, Jan 5, 2011
Meet "Maury the Cat" – the newest addition to the Nathan Adelson Hospice pet therapy team. This cat, and the others animals like him, help to lift the spirits of the patients and their loved ones, and help them through the difficult time of hospice and end-of-life care. Today on the Morning Blend, we meet this special animal and learn more about the Nathan Adelson Hospice and their service to our community. Watch the video here.
Lisa Browder, Manager, Bonnie Schreck Memorial Complementary Therapies Program, named Director for the State of Nevada by the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy
The Bonnie Schreck Memorial Complementary Therapies Program was featured in the July/August edition of Home Healthcare Nurse
2009 – Lisa Browder, co-presenter " Integrative Hospice Massage and Bodywork Therapy Practice" at NHPCO 9th Annual Clinical Team Conference
2008 Program finalist for the Governor's Points of Light Award
2006 Catherine Ray Award for community contribution by a volunteer program


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The Flies Identity Quotes
How we cite our quotes:
I was born here. (1.1.3)
Notice that this is one of the first things Orestes says in The Flies. His attempt to make a connection with his homeland and his people is his primary concern in the play's first act.
Oh, that's nothing. Just a parlor trick. I'm a fly-charmer in my leisure hours. (1.1.87)
Here Zeus hits the nail on the head. In this play, he is little more than a fly-charmer. This image of the god is a far cry from the powerful and dominant master he tries to project.
This is my palace. My father's birthplace. […] I, too, was born there. […] And yet I have no memories, none whatever. I am looking at a huge, gloomy building, solemn and pretentious in the worst provincial taste. I am looking at it, but I see it for the first time. (1.1.93)
Why does this lack of childhood memories bother Orestes so much? Why, according to him, does his time with the Tutor "not count?"


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