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International Centre for Sport Security
Job Purpose
To lead the successful identification, development, management and optimization of training initiatives to meet the needs of ICSS clients by providing external customer service excellence and quality programs geared towards the achievement of the strategic goals and objectives of the ICSS.
Organizational Relationships
Direct Supervisor:
Executive Director: Safety and Security
Responsible for:
Manager Training Development and Manager Training Delivery
Subject Matter Experts as and when appointed to serve on projects
Authorized to ensure the success of all training activities undertaken by the ICSS, making sure that the training has the required quality, is relevant to real-world challenges, has the desired impact and achieves the desired results in order to achieve the strategic goals and objectives of the ICSS.
Understanding of the current technical- and academic needs and offering in sport security, safety and integrity throughout the world
Establish a training strategy and implementation plan aligned to the ICSS strategic goals and objectives and that will ensure that ICSS training is commercially viable and sustainable
Establish the annual training objectives of the ICSS based upon market research and ICSS needs
Identify, design, develop, deliver, manage and maintain sport security, safety and integrity training priorities, programs and materials for ICSS clients
Develop and maintain evaluation tools to validate learning outcomes and quality measurements
Design, develop, deliver, manage and maintain a training database
Determine optimal frequency, efficiency and efficacy of all training programs
Develop KPI's and improve performance outcomes
Secure clients for each training program in cooperation with the Director of Business Development
Identify and secure world-class faculty for each training program
Promote strategic agreements and cooperation with other training providers and bodies in cooperation with the Director of Business Development
Provide input on the design of research as requested by the Director of Research & Knowledge Gathering
Provide input on the training aspects and opportunities associated with sport security projects, as requested by the Executive Director of Safety and Security
Provide input on the training aspects and opportunities associated with sport integrity projects, as requested by the Executive Director of Sport Integrity
Manage training staff and Subject Matter Experts
Manage the training budget to achieve optimal results
Process Involvement
Development of the Annual Objectives for the Training Department and submit them to the Executive Director for Safety and Security for discussion and approval. The Department Annual Objectives document will be a comprehensive document that will include:
o A review of last year's objectives and degree of accomplishment
o A definition of the overall training strategy and objectives, highlighting special or new programs and accomplishments
o An outline of the training programs to be carried out for the year, including potential external partners and experts, as well as targeted partner institutions for the training, if any
o A detailed budget for review and approval
Report to the Executive Director for Safety and Security in monthly meetings to discuss:
o Current advancement of the training programs
o Any changes and/or deviations from Department Annual Objectives, in both budget and/or content
o Mitigation of deviations or changes, if necessary
Education & Experience
Educational Qualifications:
A Bachelors or Master's Degree in Instructional Systems Development, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology or related area from an accredited institution of higher learning is essential. Any relevant qualification in business management would be beneficial.
Demonstrates understanding of trends in the use of technology and international trends in training and education (preferably in a services industry and specifically in the safety and security environment)
Track record of proven success developing and implementing successful training and development programs for key organisations
Excellent knowledge of curriculum development and different training delivery modalities aimed at adult learners
Exemplary leadership skills in the successful implementation of digital resources in training and development
Sound experience with Learning Management Systems, Learning Content Management Systems and related industry standards
Prior experience working in a customer facing role preferably with a major training and development consultancy or services organisation
Experience in building and developing high performing teams and partnerships
In addition, it would be beneficial for candidates to possess proven business management experience to ensure that ICSS training is a commercially viable and sustainable enterprise
Proven experience in project management of training and development programs would also be beneficial
IT skills - Must be proficient in MS Office, specifically in Powerpoint, Word, Publisher and Excel
Number of Years of Experience:
Minimum of 10 years progressively responsible training and development experience at a managerial or leadership level including commercial and marketing experience of said training and development programs (preferably in a services industry and specifically in safety and security).
Specialized Trainings Required (if any):
Safety and security training qualifications that would enhance current job profile and be in the best interests of ICSS, as well as any relevant business management qualifications.
English is essential, and Arabic would be beneficial
Soft Skill Requirements:
Strategic and critical thinker known for creative problem solving and strong decision making in the interests of the ICSS, proven management skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, dynamic, high-energy individual with a strong work ethic, ability to effectively drive results through others - including those that are not direct reports, effective training and presentation skills, ability to work under pressure, flexible, adaptable to work within a multi-cultural & multi-disciplinary environment and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Company Profile
The ICSS was created as a not-for-profit institution with the aim of contributing to advancing the knowledge, and to increasing best practice sharing in the world of sport security.
We have chosen to locate our central offices in Doha (Qatar). Qatar is one of the emerging hubs for major events organization, and offer us the learnings derived from its unparalleled wealth of past experiences -including the 2006 Asian Games, or the 2011 Asian Cup-, together with the exciting challenges of hosting the 2011 Pan Arab Games, and the 2022 FIFA World Cup
We are born with the aim of becoming a major hub of knowledge in sport security, and to become a truly international institution that helps governments and event organizers to organize safer sport events.
We have assembled an exceptional group of expert practitioners to carry out our activities, led by our Executive Director, Helmut Spahn.
In addition, we have access to a worldwide network of practitioners which provides us with access to best-in-class experts in every aspect of sport security.
All these factors make the ICSS an ideal partner for governments, event organizers, or bidding nations that want to improve their capabilities, or plan to organize sports events in the future.
Job Details
- Job Location: Doha, Qatar
- Company Industry: Sports and Recreation
- Requirements : Employer (Private Sector)
- Job Role: Education/Training
- Employment Status: Full time
- Employment Type: Employee
- Manages Others: Yes
- Number of Vacancies: 1
Preferred Candidate
- Career Level: Management
- Years of Experience: Min: 10
- Degree: Bachelor's degree


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Indian Summer: Several days of warmer-than-normal temperatures expected
CLEVELAND - You hear the term, "Indian Summer" constantly thrown out there in the fall when we see warm sunshine. But, is it truly an "Indian Summer?"
A week or so ago, all of northern Ohio saw our growing season end with a frost and/or freeze. That's the first step in having an "Indian Summer." Of course, the second step is a stretch of warmer than average temperatures. For us in northern Ohio, anytime you hit 70 or better in October, than can be considered much warmer than normal.
So, like a summer heat wave, which needs three straight 90 degree days here, and "Indian Summer" should also need a couple, or three, days of warmth. We should get there this week with at least four straight days of near-70 degree warmth.
Now, perhaps the only way it may not be the ideal "Indian Summer," is the lack of haze. The strict definition, which isn't that strict, says we need some smoke or haze in the atmosphere. We'll see a bit of haze, but not a lot. Also, our winds will be a bit gusty towards the end of the week. The official "Indian Summer" definition says we shouldn't have windy conditions, instead calm winds.
Another issue is the rain in the forecast for Tuesday. While it'll still be warm, rain isn't synonymous with an "Indian Summer." The rain clears by Wednesday and Thursday, as temps soar into the middle 70s. That's when the term will be flying around.
So, perhaps this week isn't the perfect example of an "Indian Summer," but it's as close as we're going to to get. Enjoy!

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MADISON - The deadly Ebola virus, an emerging public health concern in Africa and a potential biological weapon, ranks among the most feared of exotic pathogens.
Due to its virulent nature, and because no vaccines or treatments are available, scientists studying the agent have had to work under the most stringent biocontainment protocols, limiting research to a few highly specialized labs and hampering the ability of scientists to develop countermeasures.
Now, however, a team of researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has figured out a way to genetically disarm the virus, effectively confining it to a set of specialized cells and making the agent safe to study under conditions far less stringent than those currently imposed.
"We wanted to make biologically contained Ebola virus," explains Yoshihiro Kawaoka, a professor of pathobiological sciences in the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine and the senior author of a paper describing the system for containing the virus published today (Jan. 21, 2008) in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. "This is a great system."
The Ebola virus first emerged in 1976 with outbreaks in Sudan and Zaire. There are several strains of the virus, which causes hemorrhagic fever and during outbreaks kills anywhere from 50-90 percent of its human victims.
At present, research on live Ebola virus is confined to the very highest level of biosafety, known as Biosafety Level 4 (BSL 4). Because such laboratories are rare, small and very expensive, basic research that is the basis for any potential drugs or vaccines to thwart the virus has been limited to perhaps half a dozen labs worldwide. The system devised by Kawaoka and his colleagues could provide a way to greatly expand studies of the pathogen and speed the development of countermeasures.
Taming Ebola virus, according to the new study, depends on a single gene known as VP30. Like most viruses, Ebo
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I hate to bring up old sh*t… but last year Teresa Caldwell, Bow Wow's mom, had issues with Georgia Tax Authorities who promptly seized her Atlanta clothing boutique for unpaid state taxes and now her hip-hop son is facing a similar situation from the IRS!
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Former Wild forward Derek Boogaard found dead in Minneapolis apartment
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A sad day on the Minnesota sports scene has gotten worse.
Former Minnesota Wild forward Derek Boogaard was found dead in his Minneapolis apartment on Friday. The cause of his death was not immediately known.
According to the Star Tribune, Boogaard, 28, was found by members of his family.
"The Minnesota Wild organization sends our deepest sympathies to the family of Derek Boogaard," the Wild said in a statement. "Derek was a fan favorite during his five seasons with the Wild and will be greatly missed here in Minnesota and throughout the NHL. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Boogaard family during this tragic time of loss."
Boogaard played five seasons for the Wild from 2005-2010 before joining the New York Rangers last season. In his career, Boogaard scored three goals, tallied 13 assists and racked up 589 penalty minutes while building a reputation as one of the best enforcers in the sport.
"Derek was an extremely kind and caring individual," said New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather in a release on the team's website. "He was a very thoughtful person, who will be dearly missed by all those who knew him. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and teammates during this difficult time."


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Off the bike:
The class will start and end with an off-the-bike warm-up/cool down. This warm-up will follow ADAPT's principles of helping the body restore, develop and maintain a balanced muscular and skeletal system.
On the bike:
The class introduces interval training in a fun and safe small group environment. Each class focuses on a different aspect of fitness: power, force, lactate tolerance, endurance, etc. Each class begins with pedaling drills for a warm up and then progresses into the workout. You will get lots of teaching points to help develop good habits. The class is appropriate for all levels of skill and fitness. Past participants have ranged in ability from Cat 1 competitive cyclist to first time bike owners, elite triathletes to novice triathletes.
Each class will include the following:
Monday 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Class size is limited.
I just wanted to let you know how much I'm enjoying your class so far. I rave about it to friends or co-workers that ask what type of class I'm taking. I've learned something new in each class so far, and isn't that the point? I appreciate the fact that you can explain things to us by breaking them down in to simple, understandable elements. To me, that's what makes a great teacher.


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Travel warning: Due to the tension and threat of widespread instability and violence throughout the country, the Foreign Office in the UK advises against all but essential travel to the Ivory Coast. The security situation following the disputed Presidential election on 28 November continues to be volatile and any British nationals within the country are advised to stay at home.
During Medieval times, the region that is now Ivory Coast was at the centre of several major African trade routes, linking the empires which then existed in Ghana and Mali. European traders had been present in the region since the 15th century, but it was not until the 19th that the French undertook a determined penetration of the region.
The territory was later incorporated into French West Africa until it was granted independence in August 1960. The leadership of the country was taken over by Félix Houphouët-Boigny, a quirkily effective politician who dominated the country's political life for the next 30 years. Houphouët-Boigny retained close links with the West - especially France, but also apartheid South Africa.
During his time in office, the Ivory Coast was renowned as the most prosperous and most stable country in the West African region. It also hosted the largest French community in francophone Africa. His rule was shaken by economic recession in the 1980s, when commodity prices of the main exports, cocoa and coffee, plunged. Domestic pressure for democratisation produced further stresses.
The first multi-party elections since independence were held in 1990 which Houphouët-Boigny easily won against veteran opposition leader Laurent Gbagbo. Houphouët-Boigny died in December 1993 and was replaced by the former speaker of the National Assembly, Henri Konan Bédié. The careful ethnic and regional balance which Houphouët-Boigny had nurtured, together with his welcoming of immigrant workers, was soon compromised. Bedie introduced the concept of 'Ivoirite' (Ivorian nationalism) into the political discourse, which quickly acquired xenophobic connotations.
This began a sequence of events which was to deprive the country of its long record of stability and prosperity. An armed rebellion in 2002 split the nation in two, and the main players in the conflict have so far failed to find a political solution. Although the fighting has stopped, the country remains divided and peacekeepers patrol the buffer zone between the rebel-held north and the government-controlled south.
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Nevada Construction Defect Litigation - Driving Down Plaintiffs' Expectations
Members of the Firm's Real Estate and Construction Law Practice Group recently participated in a panel discussion held by the Construction Defect Claims Managers Association regarding the defense of construction defect lawsuits in Nevada. As many of our clients and colleagues are exposed to these types of claims, the within summary of the panel discussion is provided followed by our comments and recommendations.
The primary topic of the panel discussion was N.R.S. Chapter 40, with an emphasis on taking advantage of the provisions in the Statute that encourage early offers to settle. Specifically, that a "reasonable" written offer that is rejected by a plaintiff made in Chapter 40 pre-litigation proceedings will bar recovery of plaintiff's attorney fees, pre-judgment interest, or both.
While Chapter 40 contemplates resolution through monetary settlement or performing repairs, it was agreed that the best approach is via monetary settlement. This is because a party can obtain a release in exchange for a monetary settlement while no release can be demanded when repairs are performed. Further, there is concern that performing repairs may rewind the clock on warranties and statutes of limitations.
One of the obstacles is the short time-frame the statue provides from the date the notice is filed to the date the offer must be made, 180 days. During this time, the developer/general contractor is required to perfect his own insurance coverage; obtain and organize experts including facilitating their investigation and developing a scope and cost of repair; conduct an investigation into the claims and defenses; and identify, find, and provide notice to the potentially responsible subcontractors and get them up to speed.
The Panel also discussed the use of tolling agreements, however agreed it is uncertain how effective they are. Further, concern was expressed about whether a developer/general contractor entering into such a tolling agreement without the approval of a subcontractor will act as a waiver of indemnity rights, if any, of Chapter 40 damages from the subcontractor. The alternative is a "pay and chase" scenario which most parties and insurers tend to avoid.
Another important element of a Chapter 40 pre-litigation offer to compromise is its "reasonableness." Specifically, in order to bar plaintiff's recovery of fees, costs and interest, the offer must be adjudicated to have been reasonable. The statue does not provide guidance as to what constitutes a "reasonable" offer or how it is to be adjudicated. Some courts feel it is a post-judgment decision of the trial Judge, while others have deferred the issue to a jury.
The Panel attempted to provide a reality check about Nevada Construction Defect litigation. They described Nevada's system of handling these cases as "broken" and getting worse. In Nevada, litigation expenses in the form of attorney fees, expert fees, special master fees, mediator fees and associated costs far exceed the total indemnity dollars spent to settle cases or pay judgments. Any effect caused by the advancement of two of the "dirt court" Judges to the Supreme Court is unclear.
There was discussion regarding the
Sheuette v. Beazer
case and the rulings that came out of it. For example, the court ruled that the pre-judgment interest provision of Chapter 40 commences when the home was built, and not when the claim was made or the suit was filed. It also provides for pre-judgment interest on the attorney fees, including on contingent fees. The panel discussed concerns about "last man standing" issues and the potential of a relatively minor subcontractor getting saddled with the entire attorney fee and cost burden.
There was discussion about the
case. In that case, a verdict for the plaintiff in the amount of $100,000 resulted in a post-judgment Chapter 40 award of approximately $700,000, or 700% than the verdict itself! This alone was sufficient for the Panel to recommend making settlement offers early in order to trump the Chapter 40 entitlements. With respect to joint offers, it was pointed out that although they can be made, they should be carefully worded so that the offer can be directly compared and contrasted with any subsequent judgment.
The next part of the meeting focused on proposals to manage Nevada Construction Defect Litigation more effectively. The Panel addressed the failure of mediated settlement discussions due to lack of party preparation. This resulted in a proposal for a shortened litigation track with mandated litigation bench-marks with mediation limited to three sessions per case. However, the Panel agreed there is little chance this system will be adopted - so it will not be discussed into detail in this report.
The last part of the meeting focused on dealing with WRAP and OCIP policies. While the Panel members had some experience in this area, it was relatively minimal. In general, the concerns over these policies appear to be focused on the minimal amount of aggregate coverage the policies provide and the various conflicts between the parties and counsel in litigation.
Concern was also expressed about developers/general contractors exhausting what is typically a limited aggregate policy limit through settlement and litigation expenses, thus leaving the subcontractors without coverage under the WRAP policy. Further, if the subcontractor's coverage has a WRAP exclusion, then the subcontractors would have no insurance coverage whatsoever.
Another concern is that most WRAP policies have burning limits, in that the legal expenses are deducted from the aggregate limits. This creates a problem if a case is heavily litigated between the developer/general contractor. The problem is greatly exaggerated if conflicts develop between the developer/general contractor and the subcontractors that require multiple attorneys that must be paid out of the WRAP policy.
Further, most, if not all WRAP addendums provide conflict waivers and for a defense by a single counsel and set of experts, but are silent on a defense strategy, i.e., defense of issues versus defense of parties. If a specific construction issue is defended in a certain manner, this may directly conflict with the defense of a particular party which when combined with the potential of no coverage is very problematic.
Another concern is that the typical WRAP addendums, as well as contracts between the developer/general contractors and the subcontractors, contain express indemnity obligations in favor of the developer/general contractor. This requires the subcontractor to personally indemnify the developer for all sums that fall within the scope of the indemnity agreement that are not covered by the WRAP policy, which subjects the subcontractor to personal exposure assuming the subcontractor has no other applicable insurance. Further, there is always the potential for inconsistent or even conflicting express indemnity obligations between those contained in the WRAP addendum and in the construction contract.
Comments and Recommendations
As a preliminary comment, while the seminar was helpful, it did not address the central issue. What actions can the defense bar take to "drive-down" settlements, verdicts, and plaintiff's expectations?
Currently, the plaintiffs' bar in Nevada has created an environment where they have minimal risk in prosecuting claims and using the Chapter 40 entitlement threat as an excuse to hold out for top dollar, irrespective of the merits of a specific case. A defense approach based on developing and executing a litigation strategy focused on "driving down" the plaintiffs' expectations will have the collateral affect of reducing the Chapter 40 risk.
Determining whether or not pre-litigation offers to settle a specific case are appropriate requires a risk versus reward analysis as there are a number of potential drawbacks and conflicts to consider. As such offers are based on minimal information obtained through limited investigation and
discovery, it requires making a significant number of assumptions as to what evidence such efforts would reveal. This is particularly difficult given that for an early offer to have its intended effect, it must be adjudicated as "reasonable" in post-judgment proceedings.
As pointed out above, if the unaccepted offer is NOT adjudicated as "reasonable" then it will fail to bar the plaintiff from being awarded attorneys' fees, costs and pre-judgment interest. There are no guidelines as to what factors are to be considered in determining what is or is not "reasonable."
The primary concern with Chapter 40 pre-litigation offers is that if such an offer is not accepted, it will act as a floor for future settlement negotiations and increase even further the expectations of the plaintiffs and their counsel. Also, an early offer to settle sufficient to satisfy both the plaintiff and its attorneys carries the risk of grossly overpaying the case, and further increasing expectations in future cases.
If the offer is not accepted, then there is a risk that the case will proceed along the usual course and incur the same defense costs, but with a settlement floor being established up-front. This leads to a real conflict if the evidence obtained through investigation and discovery is favorable to the defendant and will not justify the offer in the future. From a practical perspective, it would be very difficult to take the money off the table. If the evidence turns out to be significantly more adverse to the defense than earlier assumed, then the settlement demands can be expected to significantly increase. In the end, while the defense costs will remain high, there is a risk the indemnity costs will increase and exceed them.
In general, the approach taken by the panel appeared to be predicated on the theory that throwing money at the problem will make it go away. However, as noted above, throwing money at the problem up-front may simply result making the potential for reasonable settlement worse. The preferred course of action may be for litigation counsel to use the broad range of tools at its disposal to "drive down" the plaintiff's expectations. This requires acquiring evidence through investigation and discovery that will support affirmative defenses, testing those defenses via motions for summary judgment and adjudication of issues, and to make sure the experts are carefully controlled and prepared to provide supporting opinions.
There are cases that justify early offers and the need to be very quickly identified, and should be subject to a "triage" approach. This includes the client and/or insurer having readily available an "on-call" team of experienced and qualified claims personnel, attorneys, and/or consultants. This team should be supported by technology and systems designed to quickly and efficiently process, analyze, and store the large amounts of information and documentation customarily generated in construction defect cases. When an appropriate case arises, this "team" should be given the assignment of conducting a front-loaded investigation and to take those actions necessary to provide the client and/or insurer a written report that reflects a detailed analysis of exposure, a strategy for defending the case, and the risks and advantages associated with an early offer.
"Driving-down" the settlement expectations of plaintiffs for litigated claims simply requires good lawyering. Cases need to be given to defense lawyers who will take responsibility and ownership of the case and remain personally involved. Affirmative defenses must be quickly spotted, and a strategy developed to obtain the evidence necessary to support them. Cases should not be abandoned to attorneys or experts, but rather require an on-going working relationship to insure the attorneys and experts focus on investigation and discovery in obtaining the facts and opinions necessary to support the defense. It is not necessary for more money to be spent in defending the case, but to focus the same defense dollars on a litigation strategy that goes to the heart of the lawsuit and plaintiff's damages claim.
With respect to the WRAP and OCIP policies, an issue that was not addressed by the panel has to deal with the WRAP insurer defending covered and non-covered causes of action. It is not unusual for a complaint to have a fraud or misrepresentation cause of action for economic damages mixed in with a breach of contract or negligence cause of action for property damage. Although the WRAP insurer is required to defend the entire case, it customarily does so under a reservation of rights which leaves the insureds exposed to the uncovered causes of action and creates a serious conflict between the developer and subcontractor - requiring separate counsel. Further, this could very well require separate claims adjusters for the WRAP insurer, and competing claims for the same limited aggregate policy limits given the burning-limits nature of the policy.
When this new round of WRAP and OCIP coverage goes into full-swing litigation, there will be a lot of casualties. WRAP policy administrators, producers and agents, will face their own exposure for failing to disclose the known limitations of such insurance. Defendants and cross-defendants will look for other sources of insurance in addition to the E&O claims against producers and agents. For example, a developer who is also a declarant under the HOA liability policy will look for coverage there (which is already happening in the Washington State area).
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Sunday, October 13, 2013
Ten months
We were in Kingston, Ontario, for the day (across from the U.S. side of the St-Lawrence River, where we used to spend our summer vacations when we lived in the Northeast) and he was dragging his feet walking back to the car. In fact all three little ones were. The only thing that kept them moving forward -albeit slowly- was the prospect of an ice-cream at White Mountain, always a treat, even for the grown-ups, even for this grown-up who doesn't really like ice-cream (gasp!) but happens to harbor a serious weakness for White Mountain's raspberry frozen yogurt in a waffle cone.
Anyway we had stopped along the way by the old church staircase and I took a picture of the five siblings in descending order with the twins on the bottom step, then eveyone got ready to move on except Noah who showed no inclination to follow suit despite the promised treat and actually climbed all the way up to the church door. Sitting by himself on the steps in his oversized shorts, he looked like a little rebel. I snapped his picture and held out my hand. After a while he put his in it and came down. We started along the street again.
Just as we were passing an old-fashioned limestone tavern, a recessed door opened and a woman shuffled out, pushing a walker. She looked frail and her face bore deep lines. Noah glanced at her and pronounced matter-of-factly in his naturally booming voice: "This woman is very, very old." I was turning to offer an apology when the woman burst out laughing. She asked Noah how old he was and when he replied "three", she said they all looked like great kids and she hoped they were having a wonderful day. To me, she said she had recently been very sick and understood how she might appear ancient to a three-year old. By that time, the twins were pulling forward, excitedly debating ice-cream flavors. I wished the woman the best and we smiled good-bye.
Little memories that pop up unannounced bring back the past so vividly that the world seems to have been put right again. Then reality floods back in and for a minute you find yourself both smiling because of what once was and crying because of what no longer is. The truth is that contrary to all appearances, there is nothing ordinary about ordinary life, certainly nothing that should be taken for granted. When you walk down a street holding hands with some of your favorite little people, you better cherish the moment and engrave it in your memory: there is no guarantee it will come by again. Ten months after the shooting, it still defies comprehension that six years is all the life Noah ever had.
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What an awesome response the old woman had. Hugs sent your way MC. Take care.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you, Teresa! Yes, the woman was very gracious about Noah's remark.Delete
- AnonymousOctober 13, 2013 at 5:42 PM
Beautiful photo - thank you for sharing; thinking of you and your family.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you...Delete
- AnonymousOctober 13, 2013 at 6:12 PM
Beauty, even Noah's mischief was kind.ReplyDeleteReplies
The woman truly had the perfect answer. But afterwards we did tell Noah he couldn't just blurt out the first thing that came through his mind...Delete
I pray for you and your family every night. This small, little yet so profound life, has burned an eternal hole in my hear!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you! It is a comfort to know that Noah lives on in your heart...Delete
What a beautiful boy. For what it is worth, I try to enjoy every moment with my sons, even the crazy ones, and think of Noah and his friends. Wishing you and your dear family as much peace as possible.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you, Al. I am glad for all the moments you get to spend with your sons.Delete
- AnonymousOctober 13, 2013 at 8:27 PM
Thank you for sharing those moments with us. Bittersweet. I bet he enjoyed his ice cream. I like the look on his face in the picture, he has decided that here he will sit & he's not moving.....ReplyDelete
Hi Julia, yes, Noah certainly always marched to his own drummer...Delete
Kids can be brutally honest sometimes ;) I know from being around a bunch of them all summer and whenever I'm at home. Thanks (to you MC, and to Noah) for reminding me to take nothing, especially the (very old, and those not so very old) people in my life, for granted, and to cherish every moment. Thinking of you all. Take care.ReplyDeleteReplies
Of course to a three-year old, anyone above twenty is pretty old, so this poor woman didn't have a chance... Still she handled it beautifully. What a lesson for us all...Delete
- AnonymousOctober 13, 2013 at 8:45 PM
Thanks for sharing such a precious memory. My first though of seeing your photo of Noah was that he looked somehow like an old soul sitting very peacefully taking life in from his perch not in a rush to go anywhere but to simply drink it all in.ReplyDelete
No ordinary young man. No ordinary grandma either.
Thanks for sharing your memories. I am always touched.
Take Care,
My daughter always said that Noah was an old soul from the day he was born...Delete
Thinking of you and your family, MC. It is ironic that one picture, one moment of time, can bring back so many memories and emotions. I am wishing you peace and love in the journey of greiving over your loss of such a handsome little boy. My heart aches for all of you.ReplyDelete
I am in complete agreement with Janet-
"No ordinary young man. No ordinary grandma either."
Take Care,
Amy from MI :)Replies
Thank you, Amy! I still have a very hard time with pictures. Mostly because the joy they bring is so very painful...Delete
- AnonymousOctober 14, 2013 at 5:32 AM
Everytime you tell stories of Noah just being his little innocent self but saying or doing little funny things kids do I cannot help but smile and at times giggle. Then I too remember that he is no longer physically here and I feel terrible. Hold on to the memories MC he lives on within you.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you, I know he does and that's why I write about him. I don't want him to slip forgotten into the past...Delete
Thank you for sharing such intimate moments with us. Noah is in our hearts.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you, Muyserin! The fact that Noah lives on in caring people's hearts is a great comfort.Delete
Thank you for sharing this. I still think of you and your family every day and I look forward to your Noah posts even as I wish you had a far better reason to share him with us.ReplyDelete
Many hugs,
I think of you when the kids get silly, right when I need them serious quickly; when I'm having a serious talk and my little boy works "poop" into the conversation. I remember to stop, absorb, cherish and laugh with them. No where I am trying to go matters compared to the importance what they are choosing to share with me. You are more important to us all than you know. You have taught us much, most importantly, that love is timeless and limitless........ it lives beyond life. THANK YOU! Love to you, Veronique and the children............. I hope all is getting better for each of you, especially Arielle, I can't imagine my one of my twins without the other,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you, Sherri! Neither could we ever... So cruel.Delete
MC, I tried commenting several times but I only had my iPhone with a horrible connection in the middle of nowhere in the woods of Navarro, and I think nothing went through.ReplyDelete
I knew you would be posting and I was anxious to come to your site and read it - such a magical post, this one.... loved the story of the old lady, made me wonder about many, many things. Magical and non-magical
wish I had been able to meet you in this past trip, I had a super busy schedule, but I know I could find a way to drive a couple hundred miles if that was all ;-)Replies
Hi Sally! When I read you went to Big Sur, my heart skipped a bit. We almost did too (but it would have been a few days earlier). Next time we must coordinate better...Delete
Yes, this old lady has a lot to teach us, hasn't she?
Dear MC, thank you for sharing your memories of Noah. He is so very precious and will always be with you and your family as your own little guardian angel. We have him in our hearts and pray for him always. His baby picture is on my phone and my son's ipod. My daughter had a practise lock down in her new school and her class mates were frightened. My daughter explained to them that they were in grade 8 and it was only a practice, She talked about Noah and his friends and classmates as her friends were unaware. We have explained to our kids that Noah and all the children are little angels watching over their family as we want them to know that Noah and all his friends had happy days and memories with their families.. I am sorry I had to write this incident but it was on my mind and I wanted to share it with you that he is on our mind always. I think of you and your family every day and look forward to all your posts on precious Noah. I do wish you had to share posts on your precious for different reasons, but thank you for helping us know you and Noah better. Let thoughts of Noah only bring you and all who knew and loved him Peace as that is what his name signifies. We love you MC. Hope your wrist is getting better.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 14, 2013 at 4:26 PM
Dear MC,ReplyDelete
I know that each month on the 14th I can expect you to share a story or memory of Noah. I read each of these entries with great sadness and also with awe at how your words are able to bring Noah to life for those of us who never knew him. I still cry for Noah, and his classmates. I know that the fact that innocent children died so horribly in school, a place that should have safe, is why the events of December 14th has hit me so hard. I write to you each month hoping that somehow my words of support can bring just a small bit of comfort to you. I think of Noah each evening when I am out for my evening walk, and the stars first come out. I look up and think of Noah and his classmates and hope that they know how loved and missed they are. All my best to you and your family. LizReplies
Thank you, Liz. Yes, it is a huge comfort to know that you are still with us on this journey, remembering...Delete
- AnonymousOctober 14, 2013 at 5:57 PM
Noah is still booming his voice...perhaps singing...still sending my love to you.ReplyDeleteReplies
I hear him every day...Delete
- AnonymousOctober 14, 2013 at 7:14 PM
Dear MC: Thank you for sharing your beautiful Noah memories. Your family is so special & I pray for your good health & the emotional well-being of everyone of you. I planted a flower garden during the summer & I had special-named flowers for each person. (It helped to "talk" to those flowers.) Through your posts, I feel I know you & am amazed at how strong everyone is. Please take care. Love from Colorado.ReplyDeleteReplies
What a beautiful and poetic thing to do. I love the idea of this family of flowers... Thank you!Delete
- AnonymousOctober 14, 2013 at 8:08 PM
Hi MC, Thanks for the photo of Noah, which evokes emotions in all of us, as always. Who could not love that face? I enjoy your recollection of Noah's brutal honesty, as only children can do. He was so special to so many, like me, who never knew him. I will pray for your family, and Noah's soul.ReplyDelete
Thank you, Eileen. Yes, kids say the darnedest things and Noah was no exception. I loved the way he could switch in a heartbeat from being a smart aleck to being the most attentive little boy in the world.Delete
Hi MC,ReplyDelete
I love your pictures and your lovely stories that go with them. I was looking for it this morning when I logged on. Of course I'm not at all surprised at the artistry of your composition as you show such artistry in your words and bread making. You have a knack for composition and capturing the spirit of the person so well. How we've all gotten to know Noah through your pictures and memories. Thank you for that. It's a lovely pleasure I have no right to.
As always, I think about you and your family all the time.
Lisa HarperReplies
You are very kind, Lisa. Thank you. I wish I had more pictures and memories of Noah to share...Delete
- AnonymousOctober 15, 2013 at 10:13 AM
This is such a beautiful picture of Noah, MC! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. As always, I wish you and your family peaceful days ahead filled with love and hope.ReplyDelete
Erin G.Replies
Thank you, Erin.Delete
Hello MC,ReplyDelete
I had wrote this Poem in memory of Noah and I would like to share it with you also.
"The Light of Noah's Moon!"
There are a few days every year,
Which inspire dread, or inspire fear,
Will I make it through, Will I shed a tear,
I will follow the Light of Noah's Moon!
Will I crumble like delicate butterfly wings,
Will I gain strength as the songbird sings,
We do not know what tomorrow brings,
So I'll follow the Light of Noah's Moon!
Will the Ninja's darkness cloud the skies,
Will I remember his most beautiful Blue Eyes,
He is always with you, now you realize,
Just follow the Light of Noah's Moon!
As you look up, Purple stars fill the night,
And Pisces is flapping with sweet delight,
For a hurricane has begun to take flight,
Through the Light of Noah's Moon!
It slides down to Earth, and grasps your hand,
It feels your Heart with Peace again,
The world is behind you, as you take a stand,
To live by the Light of Noah's Moon!
The waning crescent will appear for a while,
You can catch a glance of it's mischievous smile,
All the Love you feel, Your Heart will compile,
By the warm glow of Noah's Moon!
It is always there, each and every night,
It tickles, and flutters, and always delights,
Your sweet boy will live on, and provide the light,
To all who see the brilliance of Noah's Moon!
I sure hope you enjoy this and I will always keep the memory of this precious boy alive.
By: Terri Rowe
Henderson, NV
Thank you, Terri, your poem is beautiful. I will never look at the moon in the same way again...ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 5, 2013 at 10:49 AM
I love reading your memories of Noah, although I never met him. I'm still praying for you and your family every night.ReplyDelete
Noah must have been a wonderful, lovely, funny, adorable boy, and so beautiful! My love goes out to you and your family!
A girl from the Netherlands, Europe.
- lauren piccirilloNovember 5, 2013 at 1:16 PM
Not a day goes by that I do not think of this beautiful baby boy. His face is etched in my heart and on my soul. I wish I could meet you and Veronique and hug you. Please know I pray to Noah because I love him and ask him to be with his family in spirit. God Bless you - you are a wonderful person and grandmother.ReplyDelete


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What a rough sounding pregnancy! So sorry.
There is no link between your child having a PDA and the prenatal complications that you had. I hope that helps give you peace of mind
Glad that your doctor picked this up and referred you.
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It never hurts to have your ped take a look at what's going on, rather than self-medicate.
That being said, Gentian violet can be effective as an OTC option.
In my practice, I tend to use Nystatin as a first line agent. Both baby and nursing moms need to be treated in order to halt the passing back and forth of the thrush.
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This would include nasal saline, humidifier, warm bath...
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Generally we like to be done with swaddling around 6 months of age. I don't think you have to worry about the swaddling holding her back, but the sooner she learns to fall asleep without the assistance of the swaddle - the sooner she'll be an independent sleeper.
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The yellow in the eyes is very likely to be jaundice. Several types of jaundice exist, including something called breastmilk jaundice.
Usually a pediatrician will initially evaluate persistent jaundice by ordering 2 tests - total bilirubin and direct bilirubin.
I would ask your pediatrician if these tests would be beneficial in this case.
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I would suggest in this case that you consult with your regular pediatrician. It may turn out that this is a viral infection, but it better to err on the side of carefulness in these cases.
Hope that helps,
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My general rule of thumb is that if diarrhea is going on for more than 10 days or has any blood present, then a stool study - such as a stool culture - can be helpful to rule out the presence of a bacterial infection.
Sometimes prolonged diarrhea can result in children having a temporary lactose intolerance. In these cases, a lactose-free formula, such as soy, can be helpful.
My suggestion would be to talk to a pediatrician about the nature and frequency of your baby's bowel movements and ask if a stool culture might be helpful.
Hope that helps.
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The key to managing eczema is to keep the skin well moisturized. I generally recommend using only fragrance-free/hypoallergenic sking products including soaps, lotions, detergents, etc.
If you moisturize several times a day and especially after a bath, you can really help prevent flare ups.
Once you spot a flare up - usually redness or see scratching, the key thing is to do something to stop the scratching as soon as possible to keep it from really flaring. As much as I understand the hesitancy of using a steroid cream, I will tell you that using a little bit really early on can help you prevent a bigger flare up and minimize the amount/dutation of steroid cream use.
Hope that helps,
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Has anything changed recently in your night routine? Has there been an illness, teething, travel, house guests, etc?
Sometimes a slight change in routine can through off a baby's sleep pattern. Getting back to the routine will likely result in a routine to sleeping through the night. I agree with you, that the less handling in the middle of the night is the way to go.
Let us know how he does and we can try to troubleshoot this some more
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How to Smile Naturally
A smile is universally understood language. A smile can say thank you. A smile can say I'm sorry. A smile can say you're happy. A smile can say that you're in a good mood and you're not about to bite someone's head off. It's an extremely valuable tool. No matter where you go, or whatever the language people of that place speak, everyone in all countries and cultures understands and responds to a smile.
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1Think of a moment that you truly cherish, one that makes you happy and gives you a warm, fuzzy feeling. Remembering these will spread a radiant, unforced smile across your face and light up your eyes.
2Stop being self conscious of your teeth. Many people who are self-conscious about their teeth sometimes don't smile, or do a closed-lipped smile that looks really forced. If you learn to like your teeth (or at least not think about them), your smile may start to look more natural.
3Get a job where smiling is part of the job description. Most retail companies require their employees to smile. Simply having to smile a lot will help you learn to smile naturally.
4Learn to smile with your eyes. Often, if you smile just with your mouth, people will think it is fake. A natural smile shows in your eyes as well as your mouth.
5Practice in a mirror. This sounds silly, and often while you are doing it, you will begin to laugh, which will help you see what your natural smile looks and feels like.
- Say an "eee" sound. Your mouth naturally forms a smile while making this sound.
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Walnut Grove's six seniors ? Karsyn Hejna, Miranda Allison, Megan Shuler, Madisyn Freeze, Lexi Harman and Heather Harman ? will try to add a third state basketball banner to their glittering resume this weekend in the Class 1 state tournament at Mizzou Arena.
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Tue, Oct 29, 2013, Noon–1 pm
MCA Curatorial Assistant Karsten Lund leads a tour of MCA DNA: Warhol and Marisol.
About the Exhibition
The 1960s were important years for artists and friends Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987) and Marisol (Marisol Escobar, American, b. France, 1930), and marked a formative period in the development of their individual careers. The two attended events together and each exhibited their work in solo shows at Eleanor Ward's Stable Gallery as they came to be identified with the rising pop art movement. Warhol and Marisol even turned to one another as occasional subjects: Marisol made a sculptural portrait of Warhol in the early 1960s, titled Andy; and around the same time, Warhol featured Marisol in some of his early, and now legendary, films. Inspired by the multifaceted relationship of these two artists, MCA DNA: Warhol and Marisol presents a focused selection of their works, side-by-side, drawn primarily from the collection of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.
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This past Sunday's telecast of The Last Ship has so far garnered 4.6 million viewers in Live + Same Day delivery (+11% vs. the prior week), including 1.7 million adults 25-54 (+9%) and 1.3 million adults 18-49 (+2%). Those early figures will rise significantly with time-shifted viewing. Sunday night's episode of Falling Skies has taken in 2.8 million viewers in Live + Same Day, 1.1 million adults 25-54 and 1.0 million adults 18-49.
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NBA TV's comprehensive coverage of Samsung NBA Summer League 2014 from Las Vegas is averaging 136,000 total viewers and 115,000 household impressions through 12 games, up +39% and +26% respectively to date over last year. The network is seeing double digit increases across all key demos -- +24% among P18-49 and +15% among Men 18-34 year over year.
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In September, 1996, The School of Franciscan Studies became the new center for Build with Living Stones, a program of study of the Franciscan Missionary Charism. As such, it provides not only coordination of the various regional programs throughout the United States and Canada, but also preparatory workshops for teachers and facilitators. This unique program is both inter-cultural and inter-Franciscan. An ongoing process of exchange among all members of the Franciscan family from six continents provides for a creative meshing of the best in current theology, Franciscan research and pastoral practice. The Coordinator of Build with Living Stones is a member of the International Commission located at Missionszentrale in Bonn, Germany.
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CUMBERLAND - Barbara H. Hawkins, 77 of Pollett Street, passed away Saturday at home. She was the wife of the late Donald Cormier.
Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Read and Ora (Blanchette) Soucy. She resided in Cumberland for the past 52 years, previously residing in Pawtucket.
She is survived by her children Barry Cormier of Cumberland, Kimberly Hawkins of Cumberland, Todd Hawkins of Pawtucket and Jamie Hawkins of New Jersey. She leaves her three grandchildren; Derek Hawkins, Dylan Hawkins and Halie Hawkins. She was the mother of the late David Cormier.
A celebration of her life will be held Thursday at 10 AM in the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road Cumberland. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Leicester, MA.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling hours Wednesday 5 to 8 PM. Directions/guestbook: jjduffyfuneralhome.com


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