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Leadership in Early Childhood is an essential resource that informs day-to-day pedagogy and management of early childhood organisations. The book is enriched through the incorporation of practitioner voices reflecting diversity across gender, culture, age and expertise of those working in a range of early childhood contexts. Based on the authors' professional development and research-based activities in a variety of locations including metropolitan, rural and remote regions in Australia, the book draws on established professional networks to capture diverse images and experiences of early childhood leaders.
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Manjula Waniganayake is an associate professor at the Institute of Early Childhood, Macquarie University. She is a specialist in early childhood leadership, quality assurance and policy analysis work. Sandra Cheeseman is a lecturer in social policy, management and leadership at the Institute of Early Childhood, Macquarie University.l Marianne Fenech is an Australian Research Council postdoctoral research fellow based at the Children and Families Research Centre, Macquarie University.
Fay Hadley is a lecturer at the Institute of Early Childhood, Macquarie University with a major focus on early childhood management and practicum studies. Wendy Shepherd is the Director of the Mia Mia Child and Family Study Centre has more than twenty years of experience in leading early childhood programs. She has consistently contributed to early childhood policy reform as an invited member of key government advisory committees.
Audience: Tertiary; University or College
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 262
Published: 28th September 2012
Publisher: Oxford University Press Australia
Country of Publication: AU
Dimensions (cm): 24.5 x 19.1 x 1.6
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Prediction for 2012
Gazing in my Crystal Ball - All-in-one inkjets will keep most happy with their correspondence, but I think the mid range printer will soon cease to appeal to the Happy Snapper.
Top of the range inkjet printers may still appeal to printers for special commercial work.
I awoke to this idea when asking among friends who take their hobby seriously, and found they use the photo services anyone can find on the net and seem to grade the product very good to excellent. They claim that the services are not expensive and the results are in most cases superior to their own efforts. They get their kicks from fiddling with Photoshop and later mounting if they are that good.
I only asked because I use a mono laser for routine and realise my aged Epson Photo printer will still do for occasional really urgent stuff. So this Christmas' family snaps are in the post, on their way back to me.
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Posted January 1, 2012 at 4:58PM
Slightly off topic.....
I was given a Veho negative scanner as a Christmas present. I've been going through all my old negatives, even the Black and White ones, and putting them on my computer. A lot of the old prints had been lost over the years especially of my children when they were small. What memories they are bringing back!!
Best present for years!
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Posted January 3, 2012 at 9:32AM
You have made my point in a way...... Colour laser, special paper, and lamination......... Fine for your purpose but not a cheap alternative for family pictures by the average newby, who will buy a budget 3-in-1 and yearn for something better.
hssutton, you have long professional experience, and the right array of software to make the best of any picture. I presume that you calibrate your printer regularly too. Maybe no longer a working professional but always making the best in long trusted ways........
.......Again, not a typical Happy Snapper who will buy weighing his budget against [for him] a new technology I guess there will be a significant change in the market of inkjet printers this year?
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Posted January 3, 2012 at 10:04AM
I made your point
Absobloominglutly- Process shop prints are better and cheaper in my opinion than any 'Home' method by ink jet and ink jet gloss, and proper photoprints on photographic paper into the bargain
The laser/Laminate method if grouped on a page and cut is just about competative only just,
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Posted January 4, 2012 at 6:52PM
We have recently purchased a mono chrome laser printer by Samsung. It was mainly down to my missus studying and printing essays and stuff. We had bought one of the "cheapest ink jets to run" or so they say by Kodak. We were using so much ink though it was not saving us any money at all compared to an old Canon inkjet which was a brilliant little printer. The Kodak also regularly chewed paper up in continuous jams which was very frustrating.
Any photos I need printing now, I just take to Asda and get them done there, it's cheaper in the long run I think.
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Yes I calibrate my monitor on a regular basis using the Syder 2 Suite which reminds me once a month to calibrate my monitor. This ensures that my prints at home are as near as possible to monitor and prints from Photobox.
Obviously cost as a bearing, but having spent a small fortune on cameras, monitor and software I do want the best possible print.
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Air New Zealand has eight 787-9 aircraft on firm order with delivery of the first initially expected around the end of 2010, with all aircraft delivered by late 2013.
The delivery of the first aircraft is now likely in early 2012.
The airline says it will now be entering into compensation discussions with Boeing.
Overnight Boeing said production difficulties had led to the delays for the aircraft made largely of carbon fibre and promises significant fuel saving. First deliveries are not expected until late next year, almost 18 months later than planned.
Air New Zealand Chief Financial Officer Rob McDonald said while disappointed, Air New Zealand has sufficient flexibility in its existing portfolio of aircraft to ensure no capacity shortfall.
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The airline had not finalised routes, but the 787's long range would allow non-stop services to South America and deep into the United States.
Air New Zealand also has four 777-300ER aircraft on order from Boeing which will be delivered in 2010 and 2011 and their delivery remains on schedule.
Meanwhile, Qantas also said today it's entitled to damages from Boeing for the delay.
Qantas said today the damages would be used to offset the cost of leasing alternative aircraft to make up for the 787.
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Ele #1: Earth Tank. E/D, with Mystic Regenation, Obsidian Flesh, Armor of Earth and stuff like that. + one AoE spell, like Eruption.
Ele #2: Water ele. E/x. With snaring AoE spells.
Ele #3: Fire Ele. E/x. With AoE fire - SF, or Savannah Heat -
Ele #4: Fire Ele. Same as above
Ele #5: Earth Ele, with stuff like Dragon's Stomp, plus some wards.
Ele #6: Air Ele. Air-Spiker, and blindbot.
Necro: Well, normal BiP, with some corpse-explotion spells (Well of Blood).
Monk: Dunno what build.
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 18: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Buffalo Bills stands on the sidelines during the game against the New York Jets on October 18, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Bills defeated the Jets 16-13 in overtime. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
The St. Louis Rams will be outside the friendly confines of their cozy dome stadium Sunday for a December game at the Buffalo Bills. According to Weather.com, Buffalo will be in the 30s at gametime with a 50 percent chance of rain. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick says the Bills always welcome teams from pleasurable climates, whether its warmer weather or controlled dome atmospheres, with open arms."I do not know if anybody looks forward to coming to Buffalo and seeing icy, rainy and wintery mix," Fitzpatrick said Wednesday, via BuffaloBills.com. "... Living in the elements, just living in it every day, that is something that we use to our advantage."Last week, Buffalo cruised to a victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in inclement conditions. Prior to that game, Buffalo practiced outside in heavy-wind conditions to get acclimated."Not everybody on the staff enjoys that, Fitzpatrick said. "Not everybody that has to stand around all practice enjoys that, but I think it is something that ...
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Maple-Almond-Raisin Granola
Yield: about 5 cups
These ingredients are:
Vegetarian Vegan Corn-free Dairy-free Egg-free Gluten-free Peanut-free Soy-free Wheat-free
Delightful with yogurt, mixed with diced fruit, or drizzled with a wee bit of maple syrup and served with a hot mug of your favorite tea.
- 4 cups regular or thick-rolled oats Add to list
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- 1/3 to 1/2 cup maple syrup Add to list
- 2 to 4 tablespoons safflower or sunflower oil Add to list
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- 1/2 cup Thompson raisins Add to list
Preheat oven to 325° F with an oven rack in the center position. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine oats, almonds, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt. Blend maple syrup, oil and almond extract in a small bowl, then pour mixture over dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly using hands or two rubber spatulas. (Hint: if using hands, wet them first.)
Spread mixture thinly on baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, stir well and return to the oven for another 10 to 15 minutes until light, toasty brown — not overly toasted.
Transfer hot cereal back to the large bowl, immediately add raisins and toss well so they absorb the heat of the cereal and plump nicely. Cool completely and store in an air-tight container.
Each 1/2 cup serving: 250 cal, 9g fat (0.5g sat), 0mg chol, 0mg sodium, 37g carb, 4g fiber, 13g sugars, 7g protein¬
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May 03, 2011 at 12:35 PM — rrabago
great recipe!
I enjoy tweaking this recipe, including using your multi-grain rolled flakes (from your bulk section) and substituting or adding dried cranberries for the raisins. It is great as a breakfast cereal or topping on an apple crumble.
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linda2cinder1 - 1996 Subaru Legacy - Preventive Maintenance - 5/18/2013My 1996 suburu lagacy wagon has been labeled a "total loss". To keep driving it I need to get a "Selvage Certification". Are they any auto repair shops that perform that certification?
gary - 2003 Subaru Outback - Preventive Maintenance - 3/22/20132003 suburu outback 2.5 ltr, 168,000 miles. replaced hi pressure hose as old one was leaking. would not hold a charge. Charge dissipitated in 3 days. Took to a mechanic, was told condenser was leaking. Replaced condensor and the O rings from hi pressure hose and ...
thornibess - 2006 Subaru Forester - Preventive Maintenance - 3/15/2013Happened 2x after/during rainy day.
carolhurley1 - 2006 Subaru Forester - Preventive Maintenance - 3/3/2013recently, mechanic said there were "misc. head gaskets leaking in my car, although I am having no problem with car. he gave an estimate between $1800 - 2100. sounds like a lot. is that the usual cost?
3/3/2013 Joe BoulayHello
This is a very common problem with almost all Subaru cars. $1800-$2100 sounds about right.
Hope this helps you
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jessip1980 - 1997 Subaru Impreza - Preventive Maintenance - 2/8/2013has 205 thousand had car for about 5 yrs
2/7/2013 MikeYou'll have to remove the covers and check the belt.
2/7/2013 HouseCallAutoModel year '97 and newer the engine is an interference engine. I believe that you misaligned the timing belt somehow, maybe you used the incorrect reference marks. At any case, there is no compression so that means either the valves are already bent after you cranked the engine over with the belt misaligned, or maybe somehow you get lucky and when you put the belt on correctly that the compression will return. I hope that you are following a printed procedure with pictures and you are not just doing this on the fly.2/8/2013 jessip1980I'll keep trying. Thank u. So even tho it just turned over it can still bend the valves. I had one person tell me that it had to crank and run to bend the valves and it would still crank even tho the valves was bent and it would just run rough
2/8/2013 MikeThe information that I have says the 2.2L is not an interference engine.
2/8/2013 jessip1980Thanks2/8/2013 HouseCallAutoJust about every web site I checked specifically mentioned that the 2.2 was not an interference engine UP UNTIL 1996. From 1997 on it was absolutely an interference engine. The gates web site incorrectly says it is a non-interference engine.2/9/2013 jessip1980well I know for sure that it is in time now but still no compression and won't crank had a mechanic helping me yesterday and it had him stumpt so I am still back to the drawing board2/9/2013 HouseCallAutoIf you now have discovered that the belt was in fact installed incorrectly and you now have put the belt in the correct position and you have no compression, well then there is no other answer other than bent valves. I truly feel bad for you, really I do.2/9/2013 jessip1980another mechanic said he had the same problem and he found a blown fuse goin to look at that first but my luck it is def sure a bent valve thank u so much for ur help
2/9/2013 HouseCallAutoYou are welcome. Do you really need me to tell you that a blown fuse cannot cause loss of engine compression? If a mechanic told you that, he is not a mechanic.2/10/2013 jessip1980I'm just thinking he was just thinking cause it won't crank
jamesrice1 - 2008 Subaru Impreza - Preventive Maintenance - 2/7/2013I am currently having no issues but manual says to replace fuel filter at 60K miles. Dealership said the entire fuel pump had to be replaced $300+. In doing a little seaching they sell an after market part which can be replaced after dissembling and re-asembling ...
robbydavis0123 - 2001 Subaru Forester - Preventive Maintenance - 2/5/2013my front passenger side hit a curb and now my tire is hitting the wheel well and i cant drive it.
2/5/2013 neomyejohnYou just have to visit a mechanic and get it fixed.


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Rim brakes for bikes use the sidewall of the rim to reduce speed, this is done by a pad on either side applying friction against the rim, which reduces your momentum. Road brake callipers have been redesigned over the years and now use a system called 'dual pivot' which means the brake arms pivot off centre to apply a higher amount of pressure on the rim to increase your stopping power. Most manufacturers use dual pivot callipers on the front and rear, but some Campagnolo brakes use a traditional single pivot on the rear to 'balance' the braking power, the logic behind this is that as you brake your weight shifts on to the front of the bike and as much as 75% of the braking force is applied to the front.
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Wing Park Golf Course
Accessible and perfect for a quick nine, Wing Park's greens are small and hard to hit. The course is a manageable length for beginners and seniors.
Fine Line Creative Arts Center
Fine Line Creative Arts Center is a nonprofit educational art school that offers classes for adults in a wide range of fine arts, as well as workshops taught by guest artists from around the world. Two galleries are included on the Fine Line campus, where local, national and international artists' works are featured year-round. Special events are hosted by Fine Line throughout the year, including Fine Line Arts Festival, Uncommon Threads, and Christmastime at the Fine Line Show & Sale.
CITY:St. Charles
Norton's USA
We sell only products made in the United States! We offer an eclectic mix of common household items from toys to tools, glassware to garden supplies, fashions to food and so much more. When you shop at Norton's U.S.A, you help keep America working!
Trickster Gallery
Native American Art Gallery. Movies and music performed to enrich the public on Native American culture.
NIU Convocation Center
Northern Illinois University's 10,000 seat Convocation Center is a $36 million multipurpose facility that hosts a variety of events such as concerts, family shows, theatrical productions, commencement ceremonies, job fairs, trade shows and NIU Huskie Division I athletic events (basketball, volleyball, track, gymnastics and wrestling). The NIU Convocation Center hosted a total of 200+ events per year.
Natural Resource Center
The Natural Resource Center is located at Russell Preserve, and is open to the public on weekends. The Center offers a great stop for exploration and live animal viewing for all members of the family. The Center can be reserved by school groups and other organizations for outdoor educational field trips. While there, take a walk through Russell Preserve, beneath mature oaks and hickories, surrounded by woodland wildflowers. In the winter, Russell Preserve is a great place for tobogganning.
Espo's Country Lanes
Elgin's finest 40-lane bowling center.
Nickol Knoll Golf Course
Large bentgrass tees and greens give this fun layout a big course feel. Several shots from elevated tees provide a beautiful view of the area. Features pro-shop, snack bar and club house.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Fox River Trail
32 miles of biking, hiking and cross-country skiing featuring some of the most scenic trails of the Fox River. Points of interest include Carpenters Dam, Fox River Shores, Tyler Creek, Voyageur Landing, Shoemaker Nature Center and Fabyan Forest Preserve.
CITY:St. Charles
Spring Hill Mall
Shop more than 140 retail and specialty stores.
Goebbert's Pumpkin Patch - Hampshire
Ride the wagon to pick your own pumpkin, shop the Harvest Market and visit the Farmers Wife Cafe and Bakery. Goebbert's has a second location in South Barrington.
Round Lake Beach Sportscenter
CITY:Round Lake Beach
Sycamore Family Sports Center
Enjoy family fun at the Sports Center with a golf driving range, an 18-hole mini golf course, six batting cages from Little League to professional, go-karts and soccer kicking cages.
Villa Olivia Country Club Ski Area
Villa Olivia is a public facility. Slope ticket required to access ski and snowboard activities including 7 runs, quad chair lift and 6 rope tows. Villa Olivia has skiwee for kids 4-9 years old, snow tubing, ski, dining, golf, lessons, snowboarding, sleigh rides.
Village of Greyslake Heritage Center and Museum
The Grayslake Historical Society was founded in 1976 and is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the greater Grayslake area. The Historical Society stages regular programs, works with the Executive Director on engaging exhibitions, conducts tours and keeps residents and visitors connected with Grayslake's rich past. For more information, visit the Grayslake Historical Society's website at www.grayslakehistory.org.
Wingate by Wyndham Schaumburg/Convention Center
Guests will enjoy spacious, newly updated guest rooms with 32" plasma TVs, alarm clocks with iPod docking, free high-speed Internet access and complimentary expanded hot breakfast buffet. Guests will have use of our Jacuzzi and workout room and have access to our 24-hour business center. Meeting rooms are available. Enjoy drinks and snacks at our complimentary Manager's Reception Monday through Thursday evening.
Emmett's Tavern & Brewery Co.
Emmett's uses only traditional ingredients - water, malt, hops and yeast. When you try a German Pilsener or an English Pale Ale at Emmett's, your pint will be as close to the original as you can get (without actually getting on a plane and flying across the pond). Brewery tours are available.
CITY:West Dundee
Whisper Creek Golf Course
This beautiful course is set on 240 acres rich in bluegrass, protected wetland environments, and even magnificent rock formations with casading waterfalls.
Features a distinctive entertainment and dining venue. Celebrate "sophisticated fun" in our warm and inviting 45,000 square foot indoor/outdoor facility complete with 20 bowling lanes and 10 bocce courts, exceptional Italian-American bistro with wine cellar, outdoor patio, fireplace, and beautifully appointed event and party room that can accommodate groups from 20-600.
CITY:South Barrington
Haeger Potteries
This fourth generation, family-owned pottery company features an on-site museum and a factory store that holds an annual summer sale.
A' Salute Lounge & Grill
A' Salute is a high class lounge featuring entertainment every Friday and Saturday night with room for dancing. The menu will feature a selection of small sandwiches called "trios" which are served in threes.
CITY:St. Charles
Spring Valley Nature Center/Volkening Heritage Farm
135 acres, natural history museum, handicapped-accessible trails, 1880s living history farm and pioneer cooking demos.
City of West Chicago's Gallery 200
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Gallery 200 is fast becoming a haven for art lovers as a quality destination for buying and browsing great local art. The gallery, a cultural initiative supported by the City of West Chicago, hosts artist opening receptions, art talks and workshops.
CITY:West Chicago
Von Bergens Country Market
In fall enjoy farm animals, pumpkin picking, a train ride, seasonal decorations and a craft corner. An annual antique tractor show is held in September.
The 185,000-square-foot retail showroom is an educational and entertainment attraction, featuring a décor of museum-quality animal displays, huge aquariums and trophy animals interacting in realistic re-creations of their natural habitats.
CITY:Hoffman Estates
The Painted Lady
Gifts, collectibles, fine furniture and accessories. Coffee and treats.
CITY:South Elgin
Kane County Flea Market - September 2015
"Best in the Midwest or Anywhere" monthly Flea Market with more than 1000 dealers displaying and selling antiques, collectibles & Fancy Junque. The monthly Flea Market is held the first Sunday of each month and the preceding Saturday. Food served all day.
CITY:St. Charles
Apple Orchard Golf Course
Apple Orchard is a par 27, nine-hole course with a pro shop and snack bar.
Leiseberg Park
Leiseberg Park plays host to local Bartlett events, festivals and fairs.
Bridget's Kid Closet
Bridget has clothes from size newborn to size 12/14 girls and boys. She carries baby equiptment, dvds, toys, outdoor toys, all at a fraction of what it costs new.
Midwest Museum of Natural History
The mission of the Midwest Museum of Natural History is to encourage an appreciation of the world's diverse natural environment and human culture through exhibits and interactive learning experiences for children and adults. Offering a kid's play area with hands-on learning fun, a gift shop, national traveling exhibits, and world-renowned celebrities Ruud Kleinpaste, Jack Hanna and Jeff Corwin.
Brunswick Zone
Bowling, cosmic bowling, video arcade, Pizza Hut Express and more.
Stade Dairy Farm
A producer of milk, vegetables and grains since 1977, the farm offers tours, and presents the annual Shades of Autumn festival during the month of September.
LIttle Owl
Enjoy lunch, dinner or a snack at Geneva's landmark restaurant. For over 80 years, fine food and spirits have been served at very reasonable prices in a casual and relaxed atmosphere.
"A Million Reasons -- A Single Store!" From home decor, clothing, fashions and groceries to home improvement and more.
CITY:St. Charles
WhirlyBall Vernon Hills
WhirlyBall combines basketball, hockey, lacrosse and bumper cars all rolled into one exciting sport! Whether you're planning a holiday party, corporate outing or meeting, team building session, bar/bat mitzvah, bachelor/bachelorette or birthday party, WhirlyBall is the most complete venue in Lake County offering a variety of entertainment options including WhirlyBall, two-level lasertag, climbing wall, video games, pool tables, complete food & beverage menus, fully-loaded sports bar and flexible event facility that comfortably accommodates 400+ guests.
CITY:Vernon Hills
Boone County Historical Museum
Explore this varied collection of local memorabilia. The museum includes a log home, Civil War artifacts, a natural history room, historic dolls, clothes, tools and transportation ranging from a 1906 Eldredge Runabout to Belvidere's first Chrysler.
Buffalo Park Campground
62 vehicle sites. Seasonal.
Round Lake Area Park District
Round Lake Area Park District offers visitors a wide range of activities and facilities to enjoy. They include the Renwood Golf Course, the new sports center, the Prairie Grass Nature Museum, community theatre, outdoor pool/aquatic center, fitness center, child development center, teen center, senior center and acres of picturesque parklands. Private parties/outings at any of the facilities can be accommodated.
CITY:Round Lake
Bowl - Hi Lanes
Enjoy bowling as well as karaoke every Friday and Saturday.
Vernon Hills Golf Course
This golf course has been ranked as one of the top ten 9 hole golf courses in Chicagoland. Situated in Vernon Hills, this challenging 9-hole municipal course boasts small greens, rolling terrain, tight fairways and seven holes featuring water. Golfers of all skill levels will appreciate both the playability and the eye-catching views. The full-service clubhouse features a varied lunch menu, which is served all day and a full-service bar. Banquet facilities available for up to 80 people.
CITY:Vernon Hills
More Than Delicious Orchard
This seasonal orchard offers more than 80 varieties of apples and pears.
Smitty's On The Corner
Smitty's, in St. Charles is family owned and operated, using only the freshest, most flavorful ingredients to prepare all of their mouthwatering sandwiches, homemade soups, crisp salads, ice cream and more.
CITY:St. Charles
Hoosier Grove Schoolhouse Museum
Originally built as a one-room schoolhouse in 1904 on the corner of Old Church and Barrington Roads, the museum was moved to its present site in 1991.
Kane County Fair
Affordable family fun - carnival, entertainment, thrill events, farm animals, kids events, food, fun & more! Wed. 3pm-11pm; Thurs. noon-11pm; Fri. & Sat. noon-midnight; Sun. noon-10pm. For information visit www.kanecountyfair.com. Follow on Facebook and Twitter.
CITY:St. Charles
Liberty Lanes
Giordano's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria - Buffalo Grove
Pioneer of the award winning famous stuffed and equally renowned thin-crust pizza. Enjoy a variety of pizzas including cheese, vegi, tropic delight, and shrimp or choose from over 15 ingredients to create your own masterpiece. Other menu choices include an array of appetizers, sandwiches, pastas, soups, fresh salads and desserts. Open for lunch and dinner. Dine-in and enjoy a beverage from the full-service bar. Carry-out, delivery and catering are also available. Live too far to enjoy Giordano's, use our mail order system and have the partially cooked, frozen pizza delivered overnight to you. Visit our website for more information.
CITY:Buffalo Grove
River Trading Post
Native American art and antiquities including Navajo weavings, Pueblo pottery, sculptures by Cliff Fragua, and work by other Plains Native American artists.
CITY:East Dundee
Kane County Flea Market
Monthly flea market at the Kane County Fairgrounds with more than 1000 dealers displaying and selling antiques, collectibles and Fancy Junque. Food served all day.
CITY:St. Charles
Oscar Swan Country Inn
This historic building, a Colonial Williamsburg Revival, dates back to 1902. The Inn opened in 1988. It is decorated with antiques and collectables, giving the house a feeling of charm and delight. The Inn has eight bed-rooms, all unique and different, as well as several dining rooms and a glassed in Garden Room. Available for weddings, receptions, banquets, private parties, meetings, retreats and more!
Geneva History Center
They offer award winning educational programs and professional exhibits that make the Geneva History Center a source of great community pride.
Brunswick Zone - Carol Stream
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Brunswick Zone offers bowling, billiards, Laser Tag, an arcade/game room plus meeting space for corporate parties, team-building and special events.
CITY:Carol Stream
Primrose Farm
1930's living history farm with farmhouse, barns, livestock, farm discovery trails, fruit orchard, garden plots, picnic pavilion.
CITY:St. Charles
Elgin Lanes
Lake County Fairgrounds
The annual Lake County Fair runs for five days beginning the last Wednesday in July. Our Expo Building is available for rent for meetings, shows, weddings, and events year-round. Monthly events including antique shows, swap meets, crafts shows, dog and horse shows, and much more. Visit our website for event schedule.
Excellent food in a casual atmosphere serving truly innovative New American cuisine. Including everything from Jambalaya to Rack of Lamb, and eclectic selections such as ostrich, buffalo and elk. Full service Bar too.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Blue Goose Super Market
Known throughout the Fox Valley for top-quality meats, produce, and fresh bakery products. Where service has been a family tradition for more than 70 years in St. Charles.
CITY:St. Charles
The Sanfilippo "Place de la Musique"
A private Estate located in Barrington Hills, featuring the World's finest collection of Automatic Music Instruments, including the World's largest Theater Organ. Private Group Tours or 40 or more. Charity Gala Events & Concerts. A Summer Concert Series and a Christmas Concert supporting the Sanfilippo Foundation open to the public with pre-purchased tickets. Concerts include time to explore the Sanfilippo Collection. See website for details and tickets.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Fermilab Ramsey Auditorium
The mission of the Fermilab Arts and Lecture Series is to celebrate the artistic and intellectual vision of Fermilab by actively fostering an appreciation of science and the performing arts in neighboring communities.
Rox City Grill Lounge
Relax or celebrate with your friends amidst the contemporary urban decor highlighted with authentic historic detailing. Enjoy the offerings of our full bar, our exceptional wine list, select samples from the extraordinary Rox City Grill menu, and live entertainment of piano bar favorites every Thursday through Saturday.
CITY:St. Charles
Holiday Inn Express - Algonquin
Comfortable, convenient, economical accomodations
Deer Grove Forest Preserve
Located in Palatine, IL, Deer Grove Forest Preserve has trails that offer a moderate level of difficulty. At almost 10 miles in length, the hiking trials make Deer Grove worth a visit. Split into two very individual sites connected by paved and unpaved trials, the east preserve features open wetlands surrounded by old fields and an in-progress savanna and prairie restoration. The west side is wilder, the forest denser and crisscrossed with footpaths along the rolling terrain. Quite woodlands, white-tailed deer and a completely different experience await the hiker on the west side. Both paths are equally enchanting.
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Historic Downtown Grayslake
Challenger Learning Center for Science & Technology
The mission of the center is to honor the memory and spirit of the Space Shuttle Challenger 51L crew by providing hands-on space exploration curriculum and center that enhances thinking skills and inspires those to meet the challenges of 21st Century.
The Upstairs Downstairs Shop
Antiques, collectibles, furniture, crafts, and gifts.
Heavenly Attic
Resale shop. No consignments. Weekly specials.
Pizza Cucina (Wasco)
5 minutes west of downtown St. Charles in Wasco. Open daily. Delivery available. Catering too.
Classical Glass
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Grayslake Heritage Center
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Deer Park Town Center
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Offering in-house dining as well as delivery services.
Glendale Lakes Golf Club
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 18-hole public golf course and golf shop. Restaurant open for lunch daily; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for dinner. Meeting rooms and banquet facilities for up to 250.
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Geneva Underground Playhouse
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Fabyan Estate and Forest Preserve
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Fabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden
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Homestead Orchard
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Boone County Fairgrounds
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McHenry County Pirates Football
Catch all the summer gridiron action of this minor league football team during Saturday night home games played at Jacobs High School in Algonquin.
610 Home
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Raceway Woods
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Boone County Fair
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CITY:St. Charles
Groundhog Day - Woodstock Opera House
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Joiner History Room
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Port Edward Restaurant
One of Mid-America's most unusual restaurants. World-class chef. Real windmill you can eat in. Sail boat you can eat in also. Fresh seafood.
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CITY:St. Charles
The Snuggery is a 5,000 square-feet establishment that boasts a 40-seat 35-feet island bar surrounded by cushy bar-height booths and high top tables. For those who wish to have a more leisurely dining experience, the dining room of the restaurant features seating for over 200 guests. Guests can also drink and dine at one of the largest outdoor poolside gardens in Schaumburg.
Busse Woods
The Busse Woods Trail system is located within Ned Brown Forest Preserve, a 3,700-acre property in the western suburbs of Chicago. There are 11.2 miles of paved trails for cyclists, equestrians and pedestrians. The main loop is nearly 8 miles, circling some lakes and meadows, while a couple of much shorter side loops will take you to the north and south end of the forest preserve. The Busse Woods Trail connects with the Schaumburg Bikeway on the west, and on the north, Busse Woods links to the Rolling Meadows Bikeway system. Some key features of the forest preserve include fishing, boat rentals and a small herd of captive resident elk. The trails are open from sunrise to sunset.
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Kavanagh and Dempsey Galleries
The Kavanagh Gallery displays nation-wide invitational and juried shows of paintings, pottery, textiles, photography and sculpture, as well as one and two person shows, Fine Line member and faculty exhibits, and our annual holiday extravaganza. The Dempsey Gallery is filled with beautiful works of art in a wide variety of media, created by Fine Line Members. All works on display in this gallery are available for purchase.
CITY:St. Charles
Apple Villa Famous Pancake House & Restaurant
Chicagoland's famous breakfast spot! Only the highest quality ingredients used and baked fresh every day. Distinctive freshness, flavor, and quality! Enjoy omelettes, pancakes, french toast, blintzes and crepes!
CITY:Hoffman Estates
Nehring Gallery
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Dover Straits of Mundelein
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Lasers* Fast decay Pump Laser Transition Transition Fast decay * Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation The Ruby Laser 1960 1965 THE LARGEST LASER IN THE WORLD National Ignition Facility 192 beams, 4 MJ per pulse SINGLE ATOM LASER "Experimental realization of a one-atom laser in the regime of strong coupling," J. McKeever, A. Boca, A. D. Boozer, J. R. Buck and H. J. Kimble, Nature 425, 268 (2003). NANOLASERS The first room temperature UV nanowire lasers Zinc oxide wires on a sapphire substrate self organized nano-wire forest Pumped by 266 nm beamed at a slight angle laser wavelength 385 nm P. Yang, UC Berkeley 2001 Courtesy A. Siegman Charles Townes (and Mrs Townes) - 2006 Interaction of light with excited media Excited media? Matter which has energy in excited energy levels Process of excitations Eexcited De-excitation Excitation Emission Absorption Eg Energy levels Assumptions - quantized energy levels - electronic, vibrational rotational Limitations – Optical processes only Emission and Absorption – Basic ideas excited state Restrict ourselves to two level system N2 E temporary state E2 – E1 = hn = hc/l 2 N1 E1 Number of atoms (or molecules) / unit volume ground state N = number density N = N1 + N2 rest state N1,2 = population of levels 1 & 2 Three basic processes E E E 2 2 2 E1 E1 E1 Spontaneous Stimulated Absorption Emission Emission Spontaneous emission N2 E Probability that the process occurs can be defined by 2 Rate of decay of the upper state population N1 E1 dN 2 AN2 dt sp rate of spontaneous decay (units = 1/ time) Einstein A Coefficient 1 sp = spontaneous emission lifetime ( radiative lifetime) A Note: Rate of spontaneous decay defined for a specific transition Absorption and Stimulated Emission We can write the rate of change of population N2 dN 2 E W21 N 2 dt st 2 N1 E1 However, now the rate of stimulated emission is dependent on the intensity of the EM wave Stimulated Emission W21 21F Photon flux stimulated emission (number of photons/ unit area/unit time) cross-section (units = area) Similarly for Absorption dN1 W12 N1 N2 E2 dt ab W12 12 F N1 E1 absorption cross-section Absorption Stimulated emission leads to a chain reaction and laser emission. If a medium has many excited molecules, one photon can become many. Excited medium This is the essence of the laser. The factor by which an input beam is amplified by a medium is called the gain and is represented by G. The Laser A laser is a medium that stores energy, surrounded by two mirrors. A partially reflecting output mirror lets some light out. I0 I1 I3 Laser medium I2 R = 100% with gain, G R < 100% A laser will lase if the beam increases in intensity during a round trip: that is, if I 3 I 0 Usually, additional losses in intensity occur, such as absorption, scat- tering, and reflections. In general, the laser will lase if, in a round trip: Gain > Loss This called achieving Threshold. 2 Calculating the gain: Einstein A and B coefficients 1 In 1916, Einstein considered the various transition rates between molecular states (say, 1 and 2) involving light of irradiance, I: Absorption rate = B N1 I Spontaneous emission rate = A N2 Stimulated emission rate = B N2 I Laser medium Laser gain I(0) I(L) Neglecting spontaneous emission: z 0 L dI dI c BN 2 I - BN1I [Stimulated emission minus absorption] dt dz B N 2 - N1 I Proportionality constant is the The solution is: absorption/gain cross-section, I ( z ) I (0) exp N2 N1 z There can be exponential gain or loss in irradiance. Normally, N2 < N1, and there is loss (absorption). But if N2 > N1, there's gain, and we define the gain, G: If N2 > N1: g N2 N1 G exp N2 N1 L If N2 < N1 : N1 N2 Inversion In order to achieve G > 1, that is, stimulated emission must exceed absorption: B N2 I > B N1 I Inversion Or, equivalently, "Negative Energy N2 > N1 temperature" This condition is called inversion. It does not occur naturally. It is Molecules inherently a non-equilibrium state. In order to achieve inversion, we must hit the laser medium very hard in some way and choose our medium correctly. Achieving inversion: Pumping the laser medium Now let I be the intensity of (flash lamp) light used to pump energy into the laser medium: I I0 I1 I3 Laser medium I2 R = 100% R < 100% Will this intensity be sufficient to achieve inversion, N2 > N1? It'll depend on the laser medium's energy level system. Rate equations for a 2 N2 two-level system Pump Laser 1 N1 Rate equations for the densities of the two states: Stimulated emission Spontaneous Absorption emission dN 2 BI ( N1 N 2 ) AN 2 If the total number dt of molecules is N: Pump intensity dN1 N N1 N 2 BI ( N 2 N1 ) AN 2 dt N N1 N 2 d N 2 N 2 ( N1 N 2 ) ( N1 N 2 ) 2 BI N 2 AN 2 dt N N d N 2 BI N AN AN dt Why inversion is impossible 2 N2 in a two-level system Laser d N 1 N1 2 BI N AN AN dt In steady-state: 0 2BI N AN AN ( A 2BI )N AN N AN /( A 2BI ) N N /(1 2BI / A) N where: I sat A / 2 B N 1 I / I sat Isat is the saturation intensity. N is always positive, no matter how high I is! It's impossible to achieve an inversion in a two-level system! Rate equations for a 3 Fast decay three-level system 2 Pump Laser Assume we pump to a state 3 that Transition Transition rapidly decays to level 2. Spontaneous 1 emission dN 2 BIN1 AN 2 dt The total number Level 3 Absorption of molecules is N: decays fast and dN1 N N1 N 2 BIN1 AN 2 so is zero. dt N N1 N 2 d N 2 BIN1 2 AN 2 2N 2 N N dt 2N1 N N d N BIN BI N AN AN dt 3 Why inversion is possible 2 Fast decay in a three-level system Pump Laser Transition Transition d N BIN BI N AN AN 1 dt In steady-state: 0 BIN BI N AN AN ( A BI )N ( A BI ) N N N ( A BI ) /( A BI ) 1 I / I sat where: I sat A / B N N 1 I / I sat Isat is the saturation intensity. Now if I > Isat, N is negative! Rate equations for a 3 Fast decay four-level system 2 Pump Laser Now assume the lower laser level 1 Transition Transition also rapidly decays to a ground level 0. 1 dN 2 Fast decay As before: BIN 0 AN 2 0 dt dN 2 The total number BI ( N N 2 ) AN 2 of molecules is N : dt N N0 N2 Because N1 0, N N 2 N0 N N2 d N BIN BI N AN dt At steady state: 0 BIN BI N AN 3 Why inversion is easy Fast decay 2 in a four-level system (cont'd) Pump Transition Laser Transition 0 BIN BI N AN 1 Fast decay 0 ( A BI )N BIN N BIN /( A BI ) N ( BIN / A) /(1 BI / A) I / I sat where: I sat A / B N N 1 I / I sat Isat is the saturation intensity. Now, N is negative—always! 3 What about the Fast decay 2 saturation intensity? Pump Laser Transition Transition I sat A / B 1 Fast decay A is the excited-state relaxation rate: 1/ 0 B is the absorption cross-section, , divided by the energy per photon, ħw: / ħw ħw ~10-19 J for visible/near IR light Both and depend on the w ~10-12 to 10-8 s for molecules molecule, the I sat frequency, and ~10-20 to 10-16 cm2 for molecules (on the various resonance) states involved. 105 to 1013 W/cm2 The saturation intensity plays a key role in laser theory. Two-, three-, and four-level systems It took laser physicists a while to realize that four-level systems are best. Two-level Three-level Four-level system system system Fast decay Fast decay Pump Pump Laser Transition Laser Transition Transition Transition Laser Pump Transition Transition Fast decay At best, you get If you hit it hard, equal populations. Lasing is easy! you get lasing. No lasing. GAIN IN AN OPTICAL RESONATOR pumping R2 l R1 gain/m = g Round trip Gain (Loss) = egl R1 egl R2 = R1 R2 e2gl Threshold R1 R2 e2gl = 1 If round trip gain is > 1, then G = R1 R2 e2gl . Note this is inherently unstable….it will gain exponentially until …... Saturation occurs…gain saturation... Achieving Laser Threshold An inversion isn't enough. The laser output and additional losses in intensity due to absorption, scattering, and reflections, occur. I0 I1 Laser medium I3 Gain, G = exp(gL), and I2 R = 100% Absorption, A = exp(-L) R < 100% The laser will lase if the beam increases Gain > Loss in intensity during a round trip, that is, if: This called achieving Threshold (minimum pump power of a laser required for laser emission). It means: I3 > I0. Here, it means: I 3 I 0 exp( gL) exp( L) R exp( gL) exp( L) I 0 2( g ) L ln(1/ R) where R R R 1 2 Example: Consider that both ends of ruby laser rod of 5 cm length are coated to have a reflectance of R=0.9. what is the minimum fraction of excited Cr ions achieving the threshold condition of oscillation? Assume that the concentration of Cr ions is N 11019 cm 3, the induced-emission cross-section is 2 1020 cm2 , and the effective loss constant of the rod is 0.011 cm 1 1 2 g L ln R 1 2 g 5 ln 0.21072 0.81 g 0.021072 g 0.021072 0.011 0.032072 0.032072 N 2 N1 g / 1.6036 1018 2 10 20 N 2 N1 N 11019 2 N 2 1.160361019 N 2 5.8018 1018 N 2 5.8018 1018 0.58 or 58% N 110 19 Types of Lasers Solid-state lasers have lasing material distributed in a solid matrix (such as ruby or neodymium:yttrium-aluminum garnet "YAG"). Flash lamps are the most common power source. The Nd:YAG laser emits infrared light at 1.064 nm. Semiconductor lasers, sometimes called diode lasers, are pn junctions. Current is the pump source. Applications: laser printers or CD players. Dye lasers use complex organic dyes, such as rhodamine 6G, in liquid solution or suspension as lasing media. They are tunable over a broad range of wavelengths. Gas lasers are pumped by current. Helium-Neon lases in the visible and IR. Argon lases in the visible and UV. CO2 lasers emit light in the far-infrared (10.6 mm), and are used for cutting hard materials. Excimer lasers (from the terms excited and dimers) use reactive gases, such as chlorine and fluorine, mixed with inert gases such as argon, krypton, or xenon. When electrically stimulated, a pseudo molecule (dimer) is produced. Excimers lase in the UV. Laser light properties: Laser light has a number of very special properties: • It is usually emitted as a laser beam which can propagate over long lengths without much divergence and can be focused to very small spots. • It can have a very narrow bandwidth, while e.g. most lamps emit light with a very broad spectrum. • It may be emitted continuously, or alternatively in the form of short or ultrashort pulses, with durations from microseconds down to a few femtoseconds. The Ruby Laser Invented in 1960 by Ted Maiman at Hughes Research Labs, it was the first laser. Ruby is a three-level system, so you have to hit it hard. The Helium- Neon Laser Energetic electrons in a glow discharge collide with and excite He atoms, which then collide with and transfer the excitation to Ne atoms, an ideal 4-level system. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helium-neon_laser Carbon Dioxide Laser The CO2 laser operates analogously. N2 is pumped, transferring the energy to CO2. The Helium Cadmium Laser The population inversion scheme in HeCd is similar to that in HeNe's except that the active medium is Cd+ ions. The laser transitions occur in the blue and the ultraviolet at 442 nm, 354 nm and 325 nm. The UV lines are useful for applications that require short wavelength lasers, such as high precision printing on photosensitive materials. Examples include lithography of electronic circuitry and making master copies of compact disks. The Argon Ion Laser Argon lines: Wavelength Relative Power Absolute Power 454.6 nm .03 .8 W 457.9 nm .06 1.5 W 465.8 nm .03 .8 W 472.7 nm .05 1.3 W 476.5 nm .12 3.0 W 488.0 nm .32 8.0 W 496.5 nm .12 3.0 W 501.7 nm .07 1.8 W 514.5 nm .40 10.0 W 528.7 nm .07 1.8 W The Krypton Ion Laser Krypton lines Wavelength Power 406.7 nm .9 W 413.1 nm 1.8 W 415.4 nm .28 W 468.0 nm .5 W 476.2 nm .4 W 482.5 nm .4 W 520.8 nm .7 W 530.9 nm 1.5 W 568.2 nm 1.1 W 647.1 nm 3.5 W 676.4 nm 1.2 W Dye lasers Dye lasers are an ideal four-level system, and a given dye will lase over a range of ~100 nm. A dye's energy levels The lower laser level can be almost any level in the S0 manifold. S1: 1st excited electronic state manifold Pump Transition Laser Transitions S0: Ground electronic state manifold Dyes are so ideal that it's often difficult to stop them from lasing in all directions! Dyes cover the visible, near-IR, and near-UV ranges. Titanium: Sapphire (Ti:Sapphire) Absorption and emission spectra of Ti:Sapphire Upper level lifetime: 3.2 msec Al2O3 lattice oxygen Ti:Sapphire lases from aluminum ~700 nm to ~1000 nm. Diode Lasers Some everyday applications of diode lasers A CD burner Laser Printer Laser Safety Classifications Class I - These lasers are not hazardous. Class IA - A special designation that applies only to lasers that are "not intended for viewing," such as a supermarket laser scanner. The upper power limit of Class IA is 4 mW. Class II - Low-power visible lasers that emit above Class I levels but at a radiant power not above 1 mW. The concept is that the human aversion reaction to bright light will protect a person. Class IIIA - Intermediate-power lasers (cw: 1-5 mW), which are hazardous only for intrabeam viewing. Most pen-like pointing lasers are in this class. Class IIIB - Moderate-power lasers (~ tens of mW). Class IV - High-power lasers (cw: 500 mW, pulsed: 10 J/cm2 or the diffuse reflection limit), which are hazardous to view under any condition (directly or diffusely scattered), and are a potential fire hazard and a skin hazard. Significant controls are required of Class IV laser facilities.
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The sleeping passenger feels cold—shivers to wake, at dawn—discovering light coming in through the window—cool light at dawn. Another sleeping passenger feels cold—jerks to wake at the same time, at dawn—discovering light coming in through the window—cool light at dawn.
Both passengers are awake now, and realize they are looking at each other sitting across from one another at dawn.
Two passengers wake up and realize they are looking at each other, sitting across from one another at dawn—February eighth, the day before a giant storm two passengers find themselves awake on a train, in the wee hours of the morning.
The passenger turns his head to the side facing the window, and discovering light coming in through the window, yawns. The other passenger turns his head to the side facing the window, and discovering light coming in through the window, hears the other passenger yawn. The passenger turns back to face forward. The other passenger turns back to face forward.
Both passengers are awake now, and realize they are looking at each other, sitting across from one another anxious to start a conversation, at dawn—as light is coming in through the window—cool light at dawn.
Originally Published by Burningword Literary Journal 2013 http://burningword.com/2013/04/morning-train/
His little person voice—I hear it and wonder how to respond to such Beauty & Light—pure Love Nephew with flippers and blue trunks, little gashes or wounds here there, and I wouldn't be surprised if he used the word cicatrize with his little belly. I'm sticking out childlike in the saltwater pool. I attempt to swim laps in the overcast cool— thinking again of what imagination I have left. We play to save all the insects floating on top. No Bees just Dragon fly Fire fly Horse fly Mosquito & Flea— He wants to save them all too and so the game begins as Super Heroes—told me his name was to be Red Surfer and mine would be Lisa—I wanted to say, "No, I'm Nisa because that's what they call me in Mexico" like Niça, like water, but I didn't— I went along with it put on my goggles and looked at his little frog appearance under water surrounded by concrete— The image of him under water, the way his face and arms and legs and eyes looked at me through buggley goggles submarine portholes to his soul baby Innocent surviving under water exciting but scary at the same time just learning how to hold his breath nicely— We both came up for air, I said, "A jellyfish needs saving too." He said, "He or She?" I said, "What? "— "He or She?" "O, He." It's a male jellyfish, I didn't understand the question at first. So me and Kai—his name also water—saved a jellyfish from drowning, believing it could breathe on dry land just like all the other animals in the world we want to meet.
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Dusty blood flows in the road, red rivers pool in graphics, casting crimson shadows on cement walls: "Twenty-Four Dead Just South of El Paso"
The super-market execution taped off yellow. Her downcast eyes in remorse, not strong— Just a necessity. Living in cardboard houses behind wooden pallet fences, unsolved murders of their sisters and husbands, waiting for the maquiladora to boom again.
She cannot cross the desert with her babies. The able kids are throwing gang signs in the alleys littered in crime scenes,
Aye Güey,
No honest money, only assimilation to the cartels, leaving her in warfare—
Prostitution. Normalcy. Borders push men back for slaughter, time in mourning: To struggle, to pray, to stay for the factory line up.
Federal planes flew overhead during the last soccer game.
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BRAMPTON Nine years ago Gail Galway's younger brother, Keven Hunt, told a nurse he was trying to hang himself with a sheet wrapped around the headboard of his hospital bed.
Two days later he was dead, having hanged himself — exactly as he described — in his room in the Brantford General Hospital's psychiatric ward.
Earlier this summer, when Galway learned 20-year-old Prashant Tiwari had hanged himself while under care in Brampton Civic Hospital's psychiatric ward, she was furious.
Tiwari was depressed, while 27-year-old Hunt was a paranoid schizophrenic, but she saw many similarities. Tiwari had been kind and outgoing — so was Hunt. He'd asked his family for help, as had Hunt. And he had been left alone long enough to die by hanging, just like Hunt.
"I don't want this for them," Galway says, nodding to the cardboard box in her arms, weighed down with years of court documents, medical records and doctors' notes: a physical reminder of her protracted fight for answers.
"The process of trying to get answers … shouldn't have been so hard and so many years, " she says. "People sit there and say, 'Well, they killed themselves.' No. The system failed."
The hospital settled in April 2013, almost eight years after Hunt died. Galway, her two other siblings and mother, received a settlement. Any liability on the hospital's part was expressly denied, her lawyer Stewart Gillis says. There was no apology and the entire agreement was swathed in confidentiality.
Today, Galway has no assurances the system is any better.
The details of the hospital's internal review are covered under the Quality of Care Information Protection Act (QCIPA), a controversial medical secrecy law currently under review by the Health Ministry following a series of Star articles about Tiwari's suicide.
The Toronto Star has reviewed a copy of the nurse's note saying Hunt detailed how he planned to die, and a court transcript of the staff psychiatrist saying he didn't read the note before Hunt's death because of "a breakdown in the communication."
They say they don't know whether the hospital ever made preventative changes.
A hospital spokesperson said she was limited in what she could say, telling the Star only that the recommendations implemented following the internal review can be accessed through a Freedom of Information request.
Not all hospitals, depending on their interpretation of QCIPA, make the recommendations available to the public.
Faced with the same fight for information and the same prospect of a years-long legal battle, the Tiwari family is now pushing for a coroner's inquest into their son's death. They want the details, the openness and the public recommendations an inquest affords.
"We need a system that's transparent . . . otherwise people will lose faith, " says Tiwari's father, Rakesh.
There have been five or fewer suicides annually in psychiatric wards and psychiatric hospitals each across the province over the last five years. There have been no inquests into those suicides.
"We want to save other lives, " Rakesh says.
Gillis is now representing the Tiwari family. His focus is on instigating change — everything from what furniture should or shouldn't be in a psychiatric ward, to how often patients should be checked, to ways to avoid future communication breakdowns.
Gillis is asking the investigating coroner in Tiwari's death to recommend an inquest. If he deems one unnecessary, the family plans to initiate a formal request under the Coroner's Act.
"There are no timelines at all" for handling such requests, said Dr. William Lucas, interim deputy chief coroner. Final say rests with the chief coroner.
Only in the year since she settled with the hospital does Galway feel she's been truly able to grieve for her younger brother.
"There are so many people out there living with mental illness, working full-time jobs, " she says. "If (Hunt) had survived he could have gone on the same path, received proper medication, become well enough to see his illness (clearly) and stay stable."
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