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29-1126.00 - Respiratory Therapists
Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.
Sample of reported job titles: Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Respiratory Therapist, Cardiopulmonary Technician and EEG Tech (Cardiopulmonary Technician and Electroencephalogram Technician), Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Clinical Coordinator of Respiratory Therapy, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), Respiratory Therapist (RT), Respiratory Therapy Director, Staff Respiratory Therapist, Staff Therapist
Tasks | Tools & Technology | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
- Provide emergency care, such as artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, or blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.
- Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, or aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Maintain charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Read prescription, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition.
- Relay blood analysis results to a physician.
- Inspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary.
- Explain treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
- Make emergency visits to resolve equipment problems.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
|Arterial blood gas monitors or accessories — Blood gas kits; Blood gas machines
|Medical aerosol tents — Oxygen tents
|Medical oxygen masks or parts — Medical oxygen masks; Oral airways; Oxygen masks
|Nebulizer or accessories — Aerosol masks; Nebulizers; Small particle aerosol generators; Tracheotomy masks
|Spirometers or its accessories or its supplies — Incentive spirometers; Pulmonary function testing PFT equipment; Wright's spirometers
Technology used in this occupation:
|Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook
|Internet browser software — Netscape software
|Medical software — Electronic medical record EMR software; HMS software
|Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
|Word processing software — Microsoft Word
|Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
|Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
|English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
|Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
|Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
|Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
|Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
|Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
|Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
|Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
|Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
|Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
|Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
|Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
|Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
|Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
|Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
|Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
|Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
|Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
|Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
|Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
|Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
|Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
|Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
|Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
|Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
|Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
|Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Work Activities
|Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
|Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
|Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
|Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
|Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
|Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
|Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
|Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
|Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
|Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Work Context
|Exposed to Disease or Infections — 92% responded "Every day."
|Face-to-Face Discussions — 91% responded "Every day."
|Telephone — 94% responded "Every day."
|Contact With Others — 85% responded "Constant contact with others."
|Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 94% responded "Every day."
|Physical Proximity — 75% responded "Very close (near touching)."
|Frequency of Decision Making — 83% responded "Every day."
|Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 64% responded "Extremely important."
|Work With Work Group or Team — 65% responded "Extremely important."
|Consequence of Error — 73% responded "Extremely serious."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
|Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
|Related Experience
|Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
|Job Zone Examples
|These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include food service managers, electricians, agricultural technicians, legal secretaries, occupational therapy assistants, and medical assistants.
|SVP Range
|(6.0 to < 7.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|Associate's degree
|Bachelor's degree
|Post-secondary certificate
Interest code: SIR
|Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
|Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
|Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Work Styles
|Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
|Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
|Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
|Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
|Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
|Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
|Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
|Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
|Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
Work Values
|Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
|Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
|Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
Related Occupations
|Radiation Therapists
|Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians Bright Outlook
|Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
|Radiologic Technologists
|Respiratory Therapy Technicians
|Surgical Technologists
|Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
|Neurodiagnostic Technologists
|Radiologic Technicians
|Medical Appliance Technicians
Wages & Employment Trends
|Median wages (2014)
|$27.27 hourly, $56,730 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2012)
|119,000 employees
|Projected growth (2012-2022)
|Faster than average (15% to 21%)
|Projected job openings (2012-2022)
|State trends
|Top industries (2012)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014 wage data and 2012-2022 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2012-2022). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- Respiratory Therapists . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition.
- American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) , 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 100, Irving, TX 75063-4706. Phone: (972) 243-2272. Fax: (972) 484-2720.
- Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) , 1361 Park St., Clearwater, FL 33756. Phone: (727) 210-2350.
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) , 18000 W 105th St., Olathe, KS 66061. Phone: (913) 895-4900. Fax: (913) 895-4650.

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Nearly two years ago at the Linux Foundation Summit in Austin was VIA's most recent announcement about becoming serious with open-source support. This was not VIA's first time they claimed to back an open-source strategy, which led a number of open-source developers to immediately call VIA's open-source strategy a bluff. To date this still is mostly a bluff, but they have produced some fluff. In 2010 it looks like this will still be the case, but VIA hopes to produce some code by the second half of 2010. This code, however, will likely not appear in most Linux distributions until 2011.
I don't think I've ever seen a single via graphics device.
Whether they do or do not have open source drivers, does it actually affect anyone AT ALL?
Open Source means more than just writing a driver. You have to update your driver for new kernel / x releases and so it's much work. Without a few developers this is not possible.
Via, you have to hire a few developers or you can give up in the linux marked share. Your closed driver don't work either here. Nobody can take you serious any more and that's bad.
If you are serious then hire luc and a few more devs and let them write in their blogs about what they are working on. Develop your drivers in the public, with a git repository on fd.org. It's clear that releasing documentation is an expensive business and that you don't want to spend much money on this. If it's relly impossible to release specs then only "your" developers can work on your drivers. But that's the only way sucessfull driver development on linux works.
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People who currently have a VIA gfx card can get an infinitely better experience by spending $30,- on a new gfx card. VIA should just give up chasing dreams - they're not gonna get any serious market share the way they've been going.
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You could just say "Buy intel netbooks" but I personally chose a VIA based netbook specifically because I didn't want to support the monopoly. Given the purpose most VIA cards tend to serve, super special graphics aren't a major issue anyway, it's usable with Mesa, or current openChrome, and anything else is a bonus.
It's also like that with Intel netbooks. To buy something else purely because you don't want to support the monopoly is idealistic but foolish.
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Any machine which can do the above is acceptable. After that, it's all about choice. Yeah, maybe I would have amazing 3D graphics on an Intel netbook, but I don't care much as it's not something I need. For me, the VIA netbook was "good enough" (actually, I have only seen one Intel netbook I would even consider against the one I have, and it fails on the speakers front).
Most people don't want "the best", they want "good enough". A VIA based system may well be "good enough" for many peoples needs. Afterall, look at how many people use Windows? It's clearly not "The Best"...
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Caesars Entertainment Corporation Timeline
Bill Harrah opens his first bingo parlor in Reno, Nevada.
Harrah's purchases several clubs at Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nevada, beginning what would become today's Harrah's Lake Tahoe.
Harrah's begins expansion of Lake Tahoe facility, including the world-famous South Shore Room.
Headliner Room opens at Harrah's Reno.
USA amateur boxing team faces the USSR at Caesars Palace, forever linking Caesars with boxing.
Boxing champion Joe Lewis becomes a celebrity host at Caesars Palace Las Vegas.
Harrah's begins public trading with issue of 450,000 over-the-counter shares.
Harrah's is listed on the American Stock Exchange.
Harrah's becomes first casino company listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Harrah's founder William F. Harrah dies.
February 1980
Holiday Inns, Inc. acquires Harrah's hotel casino company.
Jay Sarno, Las Vegas business entrepreneur and creator of the world-famous Caesars Palace, dies.
July 1987
Bill's Casino opens in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, next door to Harrah's.
August 1988
Harrah's Laughlin opens.
January 1990
Holiday stockholders approve transfer of Holiday Inn hotel business to Bass PLC and the spin-off of Holiday Corporation's remaining brands (Harrah's, Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn, Homewood Suites) and assets into The Promus Companies.
February 1990
The Promus Companies Incorporated common stock begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PRI.
April 1992
Conversion of Holiday Casino in Las Vegas to Harrah's Las Vegas completed.
May 1993
Harrah's Joliet opens, the company's first river boat casino development.
November 1993
Harrah's Vicksburg and Harrah's Tunica open.
April 1994
Harrah's Shreveport opens.
April 1994
Philip G. Satre is named chief executive officer.
September 1994
Harrah's North Kansas City opens.
December 1994
Harrah's Ak-Chin casino opens near Phoenix. It is the first Indian gaming operation for Harrah's.
June 1995
Harrah's brands and assets spin off from Promus and become Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., returning the Harrah's name to the New York Stock Exchange for the first time since 1980. Harrah's stock symbol is HET.
March 1997
Harrah's St. Louis opens in Maryland Heights, Missouri.
September 1997
Harrah's launches Total Gold, the industry's first fully-integrated national player rewards and recognition program that seamlessly connects player activity among all properties in the Harrah's brand.
November 1997
Harrah's Cherokee opens at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains in North Carolina.
January 1998
Harrah's Prairie Band opens in the Kansas heartland, approximately 15 miles north of Topeka.
June 1998
Harrah's completes its acquisition of Showboat, Inc.
December 1998
Hilton Hotels Corp. spins off its gaming businesses into Park Place Entertainment, the parent company that will later become, Caesars Entertainment.
January 1999
Harrah's and Rio Hotel & Casino, Inc. complete merger.
March 2000
Harrah's purchases Players International, Inc.
March 2000
Total Gold becomes Total Rewards, the first tiered customer loyalty program in the history of the gaming industry.
October 2000
The Harrah's Code of Commitment is introduced. With the Code, Harrah's makes a public pledge to its guests, employees and communities to honor the trust they have placed in the company. The Code includes a commitment by Harrah's to promote responsible gaming, continuing the company's legacy as a leader in this area.
July 2001
Harrah's completes the purchase of Harveys Casino Resorts. The purchase adds four properties to the Harrah's portfolio.
March 2002
Harrah's becomes a prime national sponsor of the Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA). Harrah's will later become the largest corporate donor to MOWAA.
August 2002
Harrah's Rincon Casino and Resort opens its doors near San Diego, California. The resort is owned by the Rincon San Luiseño Band of Mission Indians.
December 2002
Harrah's completes its acquisition of JCC Holding Co., the owner of Harrah's New Orleans.
January 2003
Gary Loveman becomes Chief Executive Officer of Harrah's Entertainment. He succeeds Phil Satre, who retires after 10 years as CEO, but remains Chairman of the Board.
March 2003
Celine Dion's "…A New Day" opens in the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, launching the return of A-list entertainment to the Las Vegas Strip.
May 2003
Harrah's Louisiana Downs, a thoroughbred racetrack and casino in Bossier City, opens.
July 2003
Harrah's Entertainment announces its first cash dividend.
April 2004
Harrah's acquires the rights to the World Series of Poker.
May 2004
The first World Series of Poker under Harrah's is a record breaker; more than $41 million in prize money is awarded, more than double the amount awarded in 2003. More than 12,000 players participate in the 2004 tournament's 33 events.
July 2004
Harrah's becomes the largest gaming company in the world upon the acquisition of Horseshoe Gaming Holding Corp. The purchase gives Harrah's control of Horseshoe casinos in Hammond, Ind., Bossier City, La., and Tunica, Miss.
December 2004
Harrah's completes a $168 million expansion of Harrah's Rincon.
June 2005
Harrah's Entertainment completes its $9.3 billion acquisition of Caesars Entertainment, Inc., the largest merger in the history of the gaming industry.
August 2005
Hurricane Katrina severely damages Grand Casino Biloxi, Grand Casino Gulfport and Harrah's New Orleans, forcing the closure of all three properties. In the weeks that follow, Harrah's launches a sweeping recovery effort to assist the 8,000 employees affected by the storm, including extending base pay for 90 days, opening several assistance centers in the region, and seeding a relief fund with a contribution of $1 million from the Harrah's Foundation. More than $6.5 million in contributions are made to the fund by the company, employees and outside parties.
September 2005
Hurricane Rita destroys Harrah's Lake Charles. Relief efforts aimed at Katrina victims are extended to more than 1,000 employees impacted by the storm.
September 2005
For the fifth consecutive year, Harrah's Entertainment is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, a listing of the world's leading socially responsible companies. Harrah's is the only U.S. gaming or lodging company on the index of more than 300 companies from 24 countries, selected for their economic, social and environmental performance.
January 2006
Gary Loveman is named "Best CEO" in the gaming and lodging industry by Institutional Investor magazine for the fourth straight year.
December 2005
Harrah's acquires the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
February 2006
Six months after Hurricane Katrina struck, Harrah's New Orleans re-opens to the public.
February 2006
Institutional Investor magazine names Harrah's "America's Most Shareholder Friendly Company" in the gaming and lodging industry.
December 2006
Harrah's acquires London Clubs International Limited for $568 million.
January 2007
Harrah's Chester opens near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
February 2007
Harrah's acquires the Barbary Coast and renames the casino Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon in recognition of Harrah's founder Bill Harrah.
May 2007
Harrah's opens a major expansion and spa at Harrah's Atlantic City.
November 2007
BusinessWeek names Harrah's Entertainment Most Generous Company (by pre-tax profit).
January 2008
Private equity firms Texas Pacific and Apollo Management take Harrah's Entertainment private via a leveraged buyout.
June 2008
Casino Windsor in Windsor, Ontario is rebranded and reopened as Caesars Windsor.
July 2009
Caesars Palace expands its convention area, unveiling 110,000 square feet of LEED-certified meeting space.
July 2008
Caesars Indiana becomes Horseshoe Indiana.
August 2008
Horseshoe Hammond reopens, becoming Chicagoland's largest gaming destination.
September 2009
Harrah's Entertainment becomes a founding member of Team Earth.
February 2010
Harrah's acquires Planet Hollywood Casino and Resort in Las Vegas.
March 2010
Harrah's Entertainment's Bally's and Paris Las Vegas resorts win the EPA WasteWise New Partner Award.
November 2010
Harrah's Entertainment becomes Caesars Entertainment Corporation.


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Dell Rapids Elementary plans seven raised garden beds
Baltic and Dell Rapids are getting into the gardening game with both communities and their schools planning new garden projects when the ground finally thaws.In Dell Rapids, city officials are moving forward to establish a community garden while educators at the elementary school are busy readying to build a 280-square-foot garden on some unused green space along the south perimeter of the school building.The 185-foot by 35-foot community garden planned in Baltic is the brainchild of teacher Danielle Eszlinger's second-grade class.Ground Works, a non-profit organization that provides resources to teaching garden programs, is helping Dell Rapids Elementary Principal Jay Nelson and his garden committee develop a master plan and obtain the necessary funding to see the project through.Cindy Heidelberger Larson, Ground Works director of communications, said Dell Rapids' teaching garden will enhance learning in all areas, from math and science to networking, coaching and building leadership skills."It really benefits every level of the growth process that's taking place," she said.The committee plans to build raised beds, seven 4-by-10 foot plots, as well as compost bins.But it won't be just a garden. Nelson envisions an inviting green space with benches and tables, as well as a tree or two for some needed shade.Although Dell Rapids' learning garden will be used only by the school district, the community is still rallying around the project.The Dell Rapids Lumber Yard will donate the materials needed to build the garden beds. A $1,000 grant from Modern Woodmen of America and $786 in donations from civic groups like ESA, Move Forward and the Lions Club have also been raised."We brag on Dell Rapids," said Rev. Tim Olsen, Ground Works executive director, referring to the community support. "This is what we dream of."The garden committee hopes to build the beds in late April.
Second-graders worm their way into a community garden
For Baltic second-graders, it all started with the worms.Their teacher, Danielle Eszlinger, inherited compost worms and a bin from a Platte-Geddes teacher who was leaving her classroom position.As expected, if you give a class a bunch of worms, they're going to want to grow plants. If they're growing plants, they might even want to design a 185-foot-by-35-foot garden. If they grow a garden, they might want to give the community access to fresh produce."This is going to make a big difference so that people can have food," said Baily Teveldal, 8. "We get to help the Baltic community garden be a better place so people can volunteer."Along the way, the second-graders have become knowledgeable scientists and have learned skills in math, vocabulary, speaking, social studies, teamwork and problem solving.The student-led project began last fall, when the second-graders started saving uneaten vegetables and fruits off their lunch trays to feed the worms. They have learned how the entire life cycle of the red wiggler worms works, and they use scientific vocabulary to talk about how the worms eat, discard waste and have babies.They have lots of fun but are serious scientists, wearing white coats that once served as men's dress shirts."Watch out for the fruit flies," student Madelyn Larson said as the class opened the worm bin to a swarm of the flies feeding on the rotting fruit. Students showed and explained the three layers of the box, including where the worms live and where the waste is collected.They have a class PowerPoint presentation in which all students, no matter their ability, have a speaking part. They've shown their project to the school board, and they've taken it to a city council meeting for approval on expanding the existing community garden by 70 feet.Along the way, the students have teamed up with Christ Fellowship Church, which planted the original community garden, and they've asked volunteers to support them with time, materials for the garden and money to buy other items such as treated wood for the raised beds.Today, the school will receive $2,500 through America's Farmers Grow Communities, by Monsanto. Area farmer Dorothy Rogness won a contest and designated the money to the second-grade project.Other volunteers have helped with donations and hands-on work, too. Volunteer master gardener Steve Sikorski has guided the students in building their first raised beds, teaching about measurements, tight angles and power tool safety.Students get involved in all aspects of the project, but with a variety of jobs to do, they also gravitate to what interests them most. Some like the carpentry work. Others talk about nutrition. Everyone gets excited about the worms.Gibsen Eszlinger, 8, likes so many things, it's hard to choose his favorite. "I like to play with the worms ... and research ... and read books ... and look on computers," he said.Hannah Dosch, 8, is excited to grow plants, starting in the classroom next week with mini greenhouses and watching the process all the way until those vegetables and fruits start producing. "You can pick the plants and eat them whenever you want," she said.Mari Biehl, the Platte teacher who now works with several South Dakota Innovation Lab schools as the science, technology, engineering and math coordinator, stops by the Baltic school regularly and likes the results of the project."It engages them because they are dealing with a real-world problem, and they're going to make a difference in their community," she said.For Eszlinger, the project has given her students a chance to see their ideas through from beginning to end, to find an issue and contribute to their small town, and to understand the bigger picture of how learning helps in making decisions.While a lot of work is going into the community garden — a reading area and butterfly garden, in addition to herbs and vegetables — the students have traditional classroom lessons, too."This is a small part of what we need to do in the classroom," Eszlinger said. Yet it's a project she hopes can be passed down to next year's class and other upcoming students.That's the long-term plan, but students have some immediate work to do and issues to solve.They've already thought out how to get the summer watering and weeding done. First, they are encouraging and organizing anyone of any age and ability to volunteer. That's why they decided on raised beds, so even people who use a wheelchair would be able to pick produce.But they have another cadre of support in mind, too."We want to get kindergarten and first grade and a lot of grades to do this work," said Delaney Hefty, 8. "We thought that summer rec kids could do this, too."
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Re: accusations of plagiarism and 'henry p' -- that person has also accused Sindarinelvish. I got an e-mail several months ago making that complaint because I recommended a story by that author on my Profile Page at FanFiction.Net. I don't remember exactly what I wrote back to this person other than to say that I didn't see any real similarity between her story 'Estel of Rivendell' and SindarinElvish's story 'The Havens of Rivendell'. I didn't hear anything more from her after that. This is more or a less a 'thought you might like to know' in case Sindarin Elvish 'hears' accusations like that again.
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Alfred Klink is an institution in German gastronomy – for years he has been creating enormously influential cuisine at Zirbelstube gourmet restaurant, although over time he has also carefully updated his style. Rather than structural works of art on the plate, Klink favours clear, often very elaborate dishes with complex flavours that are based on classic techniques. Klink's precision is legendary, so it is no surprise that many of today's top chefs honed their skills under him at the Zirbelstube.
His starters allow him to demonstrate his meticulous craftsmanship and elaborate different aspects of the main ingredient, for example in his sublime veal sweetbread, calf's head and tartare with marinated root vegetables and caper-chive vinaigrette. The inherent sour notes imperceptibly bind the various veal elements together but leave them free to express their individuality. Klink's goose liver terrine is a must, as are his dishes with bold, complex sauces, such as the calf kidney ragout in cassis-mustard seed sauce with pointed cabbage and roast onion purée – which is supremely delicious and intense. The food, a superb wine list and the Colombi Hotel's impeccable service combine to make Zirbelstube by far the best restaurant in south Baden.
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A few inches of fresh powder covered the ground as my son and I got ready to spend the morning ice fishing on his favorite local pond. Since he was three, Ian has enjoyed chasing flags on the little perch pond and as we wiped the snow from my truck I could tell he was excited to go fishing.
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Philip Shaw 2006 No. 17 Australian Blend - 3 Pack
$54.99 + $5 shipping
CONDITION: Red
PRODUCT: 3 Philip Shaw No.17 Merlot Cabernet Franc Cabernet 2006
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Since my birthday is next Tuesday, the appearance of my Golden Ticket on Thursday was a real treat with great timing!
I am very happy to be selected as one of today's rats and am nervous about writing my very first critique, but here goes:
The wine is a 2006 vintage Philip Shaw No. 17 – a blend from the Koomooloo Vinyard which sits at 900 meters in Orange, Australia, consisting of 55% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. The label on the front of the screw-capped bottle is a reserved creamy white rectangle with very simple text showing the name of the wine and a bit of additional information, but the rear label is a colorful cartoony image reminiscent of the opening scene of the TV series "King of the Hill."
Immediately upon popping the cap the wine pours a nice deep almost purpley red that holds pretty strong color all the way out to the edge where it fades to a nice garnet with a fine lighter edge against the wall. Viewed from underneath the upheld glass the wine has a very nice deep garnet color.
The nose has a definite blueberry note upon pouring and swirling along with maybe a little minerality or perhaps that's the alcohol? Nothing unpleasant at all. It smells good!
Initial mouthfeel is a little thin and a bit acidic but the acidity fades into a nice, fairly jammy aftertaste. Dark red fruit and some oak. I noticed a hint of alcohol burn down the throat with the first sip but not since then. It is pretty nice just like this and shows a lot of the Cab Franc and Merlot jam up front with a pretty noticeable bump of tannins on the back. A little thin here straight out of the bottle but not bad at all "as-is." I am interested to see how it drinks after a run through the Vinturi into the decanter. I'll do that and be back soon!
After a couple of hours in the decanter the wine has developed a more floral, rich nose that still has a solid blueberry note but also deeper red fruit and some chocolate and maybe a little tobacco. The previously mentioned acidity has mellowed into a nice, juicy mouthfeel with plenty of dark red fruit and a nice tannic finish that lingers and gets more complex for several moments. Paired with some Irish cheddar the wine really shines and is delicious. My wife had already prepared some cedar planked salmon for dinner and, even though I would have loved to have grilled a nice steak, the wine stood up well and enhanced the smoky, cedary salmon very nicely.
Final opinion:
I really like this wine. It is not as big or as complex as some I've had but it is a nice, rich, easy drinking red with a little bit of in-your-face fruit balanced with some solid tannins. I'm a fan of big reds and of deep color and though this is not a huge wine, this wine makes me happy. Thanks Wine.Woot for the early present!!
Wow. That's the shortest list of states I've seen. Not even VA made the list.
nimhgrad wrote:Wow. That's the shortest list of states I've seen. Not even VA made the list.
Yeah, the International wines always seem to have a much shorter list.
I know, I was all set to pull the trigger and saw that Va wasn't on the list-sigh
On Thursday, November 3rd we received a FedEx note that they couldn't deliver a package. I order enough off of Wine Woot that I couldn't be sure if I was missing something I had ordered – but I strongly suspected my first Golden Ticket – and the next day it arrived! My dream comes true!
On opening, we both took a look at the bottle and think it is interesting – the front looks classy – with a mysterious No. 17 referenced. The back has a cartoon of some people enjoying wine – and my wife loved the duck, puppy, and bunny in the grass on the picture.
We opened the bottle and gave it about an hour to breathe. The screw top seems solid – quality. On pour, the wine looks good – perfect color for a cab.
We decided on a three-phased tasting approach as many have done here – standalone, with cheese, and with a meal.
Phase 1:
So we each sampled a glass, with my wife noting a cherry and a deep fruit nose, and me noting cherry, plum, and the lack of any minerality. As we tasted – the taste was more substantial and deep than the nose – this is a moderately complex, well made wine. Its very nice – and I would certainly purchase – expecting a retail price in the $20 range. It has a solid earthy taste with more fruit than the nose, and a good mouth feel and depth.
Phase 2:
For our second tasting, we sampled with some Gouda cheese. My wife said the berry flavors jumped out at her. I would agree – and I also tasted some minerality that I didn't taste before. This wine pairs very nicely with this cheese.
Phase 3:
About an hour later, we had additional glasses with dinner. For my wife and kids – this is pasta in a pumpkin sauce. For me and my fear of most things carbs – I'm having some extra spicy buffalo wings. So – will the wine overpower the delicate pumpkin sauce? Will the wings overpower the wine?
I'm happy to report that the wine held its own very nicely with dinner – and didn't overpower the pasta and sauce too much – although it pairs best with stronger tastes for sure.
I would recommend this wine – I don't think it is a screaming value for the price, but a solid value - and I suspect it will age quite nicely.
Thanks for being patient with my first post and first review!
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!......
I saw the 2008 is AUD25 a bottle on their website. Would hate to think how much shipping would be
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Burgundy 750ml bottle w/twist enclosure, "Philip Shaw No 17"; Bordeaux blend
Appellation: Orange; TWAOW says Orange is high altitude, volcanic soils growing on the slopes of inactive Mount Canobolas; region known for notable pure natural acidity.
Poured 4 oz into balloon glass and remainder to decant.
Pours opaque purple/ruby; moderately aromatic with cassis, stonefruit, some heat.
Notable acidity in the taste, strong tannins, just shy of harsh (glad I decanted most of this) moderate body, stone fruit and red berries with a medium finish. Finish overshadowed at this point by semi-parching tannin.
After 1 1/2 hours in decanter: the heat in the nose is almost gone, replaced by green pepper, still has stone fruit, cassis. The tannins calmed seriously down, much more drinkable and open.
After 2 + hours in the decanter, my wife arrived at the hacienda and sampled more with me. At this point it had settled into a very drinkable, pleasant, red. The crisp acidity and balanced tannins at this point make it an almost "refreshing" red.
Had about 4 oz left in the decanter 24 hours later, did not seem substantially different from the 2 hours of decanting the night before.
Overall impression: nice, serviceable red blend, would go great with red meat/sharp, salty cheese. Definitely improves with decanting; might also be a good candidate for putting a couple years of hunker-down on.
There is an article about "right bank" blends in the most recent Wine Enthusiast. Long story short: they're gaining popularity because they're more approachable young and very food friendly vs. CS and CS-based blends which can be rather rough for their first few years.
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(CNN) -- It's ladies ... er, day, on the Billboard charts, as both Rihanna and Adele have cause to celebrate.
For Rihanna, the seventh record was the charm and the 24-year-old singer now has her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with "Unapologetic." The album debuted at the top of the chart after its release last week.
The disc, which infamously hosts a song featuring Rihanna's former ex and current pal Chris Brown, sold 238,000 copies. Her first single from "Unapologetic," "Diamonds," is still at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100.
And while we haven't heard from Adele since her "Skyfall" theme - granted, she's been busy with the birth of her first child -- the Brit singer is still dominating album sales. Her sophomore album "21" was the top seller in 2011 and is on track to come out as the best-selling album of 2012, as well.
According to her label, "21" has surpassed 10 million copies sold in the States, making Adele the only female Brit or European artist to earn a Diamond Certification from the RIAA.
-- CNN's Denise Quan contributed to this report.
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