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Education Policy
All educational organisations maintain a body of policies be they administrative, teaching, human resource, legal or some other type. Combined, they help create the effective operation of educational institutions and the effectiveness of the learning which occurs in them.
Such policies are created following reviews of existing processes and procedures and usually following different levels of research. In many cases, people have opportunities for input prior to final deliberations. International information is also becoming more widely accessible and used. Most major policies follow reports from reviews and related research.
Most reports, research data and policies are now easily accessible either online or in a format that is able to be downloaded.
This page looks at education policy sources in all states & territories, state & territory specific reviews and reports and further information.
This page has been archived and is no longer being maintained.
The Second Page looks at special reviews, reports and other documentation from a national perspective. These may be used in policy development in Australia, provide insights into, or linkages with, similar concerns and possible solutions in other countries. Information is also provided about the educational policies of a range of political parties in Australia.
Related pages include Conferences and Education Journals.
States & Territories
Australian Capital Territory
- ACT Council of Parents
& Citizens' Associations
This opens to their Policies. Their August 2013 Annual Policy Conference indicates updates to a number of these.
- Policies
A listing of policies in use by the Education and Training Directorate
- Updated ! Policies & Procedures
Canberra/Goulburn Catholic Education Office. Some administrative, but many relate to educational matters.
Reviews and Reports
- Publications & Resources
Reports and reviews carried from previous years.
- Every Chance to Learn
Principles, framework, consultation report. PDF and Word formats.
- Strategic Plan
'Education Capital, Leading the Nation'.
New South Wales
- Catholic Education Office Sydney - Policy
Policy Documents and several Position Papers.
- Board of Studies NSW Policy/Publication Documents
- Department of Education & Training Policies
Listing of policies for Schools and other education areas.
- TAFE Policies & Procedures
'TAFE NSW policies relate to the day-to-day administration of TAFE NSW Institutes'.
Reviews and Reports
- Boys' and
Girls' Education Strategy
2008. 'The purpose is to assist all NSW government schools to undertake a strategic approach to address gender as an educational issue'.
- Funding for Early Childhood Education Review
2013, Professor Deborah Brennan. Download a copy of the Review here, the government response, Fact Sheets, more.
- Great Teaching, Inspired Learning
2014. 'Reforms span the whole career cycle of a teacher from initial teacher training and induction for beginning teachers, through to recognising and valuing experienced teachers and supporting potential school leaders'. Reforms, Milestones, Media Releases, latest documents.
- Plans, Reports and Statistics
Strategies, Plans, Annual Reports, Fast Facts, Research Partnerships, Statistics, more. DEC.
- Resource Allocation Model
2013, NSW DEC. What one state has chosen to do in terms of allocating funding. Multiple documents, video, more.
- Review into Agricultural Education and Training in New South Wales
2013. Overview, Full report [PDF], Summary report, NSW Government response, Minister's media release.
- Reviews
Access reviews carried out under the direction of the NSW Department of Education and Training. Special research, specific directions, Reports, Statistics and Historical Information.
- School Counselling Services Review
Ongoing. Overview, Taskforce Members, Literature Review [PDF], paper [PDF], more. DEC.
Northern Territory
- Policy Guidelines
NT Catholic Education Office.
- Northern Territory Department of Education & Training
Education and corporate policies.
Reviews and Reports
- Indigenous Education
2013, Department of Education. The Indigenous Education Review Draft Report is available here. Overview and future procedures are found on the main page.
- Publications, Department of Education
- The NTIEC Strategic
'Aligned with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Action Plan'. More documents are found on the NT Indigenous Education Council page.
- Catholic
Education, Brisbane : Policies
Other educational policies via the Queensland Studies Authority.
- Education Policy and Procedures Register
'Centralised location for departmental policies, procedures, guidelines and other administrative instructions and directives'.
Queensland Catholic Education Commission
Administrative and educational. Links to Reports, Annual Reports, Research, more.
- Reports and Papers
Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority.
Reviews and Reports
- A Flying Start for Queensland Children
Getting Ready for School, Getting Ready for High School, Boosting performance of all schools, Resources [includes Fact Sheets], Q & A, the White Paper [2011], more.
- A Review of Aspects of the
Queensland Core Skills Test
2012, QCAA. 'The Queensland Studies Authority [now QCAA] commissioned this review to ascertain the ongoing relevance of the QCS Test'.
- Bound for Success
"Link to Cape York or Torres Strait Education" for information and PDF downloads.
- Every Day Counts
'A statewide initiative addressing the issue of student attendance at school'. Background paper [full or summary], parent brochure, research, videos, more.
- Independent Public Schools
'The Queensland Government is committed to giving state schools greater autonomy. The Independent Public Schools initiative delivers on this commitment'. There is a Questions and Answers document available here.
- Key Documents
Curriculum Policies, procedures and guidelines, you can download in various formats.
- Rural and Remote Education Framework for Action
- Smart Classrooms
Initiatives, access documents, feeds and podcasts, plan ahead, … .
- The Queensland Plan
Education is only one component of this. Input closed on 7 March 2014.
South Australia
- A-Z of Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
'Categorised into 6 topic areas'. DECD.
- Legislation
Applicable Legislation, Other relevant Legislation, Relevant documents. DECD.
- Policy & Advice
Association of Independent Schools. Individual policies both organisational and educational.
- SACCS Policies & Procedures -
Catholic Education
'Developed by the South Australian Commission for Catholic Schools [SACCS]. Provided for your information. Click here to contact us and obtain further information'.
- SACE Policies
'The SACE Board's work is underpinned by a range of policies, procedures and guidelines'.
Reviews and Reports
- Measures to improve Operations and Culture
of the DECD
2013, Peter Allen. Followed on from the previous Report of the Independent Education Inquiry.
- Using Learning Technologies to Support
Learning and Teaching : Stage 2
2011, Alan Barnes, Mike Lawson, Ruth Geer, Trudy Sweeney, Bruce White. 'To understand and document changes that occurred as the project schools focussed on the use of learning technologies'.
- Catholic Education Office, Hobart
Documents in PDF format.
- Policies A-Z
Department of Education. DoE Framework, DoE Guideline, DoE Policy, DoE Procedure and DoE Statement listings.
Reviews and Reports
Adult Literacy Action Plan, 2012-13 Annual Report
'In 2012-13 there have been many significant achievements in adult literacy'. Runs to 2015.
- Publications
Includes Annual Reports and other documents including brochures for parents.
- Guaranteeing Futures
'The Department's long-term initiative which provides programs and activities to support students in making a successful transition from compulsory schooling to further education, training or employment'.
- Launching into Learning LiL
'Provides resources to schools to develop and lead initiatives with families and their community to support children's early learning prior to Kindergarten. The Launching into Learning Longitudinal Study 2007-2014 Progress Report 2012 is part of the program'.
- Reform of Tasmania's Public VET System
'Provides recommendations around the current governance, funding and operational arrangements of the public providers of VET'.
- Strategic Plan 2014-2017
Learners First, connected and inspired. 'Outlines our vision, mission, key drivers and priorities for the next three years'.
- Catholic Education Commission of Victoria
Administrative and educational policies.
- Compliance Framework
Compliance and accountability information related to multiple areas.
- Policies and
Policies from the DET, Victoria.
- School Policy and Advisory Guide
'[Formerly known as the Victorian Government Schools Reference Guide] provides Victorian government schools with quick and easy access to governance and operational policies and advice'.
- Strategic Plan
Access the DET, Victoria 2013-17 Strategic Plan here.
- Victoria as a Learning Community
'We are taking the next steps to make Victorian education even better'.
Reviews and Reports
- Early Years Strategic Plan
'Aims to improve outcomes and better support all Victorian children from pregnancy to eight years'. Overview, documents, guide, framework, more.
- Publications
Find details and downloads relating to the "e5 Instructional Model".
- Refocusing Vocational Training in Victoria
'Building a modern vocational training system that will have more people confidently building skills that lead to better jobs'. Overview, documents, next steps, related pages.
- Research Publications
Research eLert newsletters, Research?work, conference papers and presentations, other educational research.
- TAFE Reform Panel
2013. 'To provide strategic advice to the Government on TAFE business transition plans and advise on opportunities for system-wide efficiencies'.
Western Australia
- Association of Independent Schools of WA
Access their Strategic Plan, governance and services.
- Catholic Education Office of WA
Policy Statements. Curriculum, Planning & Resources, School & Community Operations and Personnel.
- Our Policies
Department of Education & Training.
Reviews and Reports
- Report of the Ministerial Taskforce …
"On Issues Surrounding Proposed Changes to Post-Compulsory Education. PDF.
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- Schools Online Curriculum Services,
The Vision for ICT in Education
2008, Deb Newman. 'The Schools Online Curriculum Services program, provided by the Department of Education and Training, offers a content management and search system, a Web portal and curriculum information management applications'.
- Student Academic Engagement Report
2012, Professor Christine Ure, Associate Professor Jan Gray. 'To examine the characteristics of schools with a low Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage [ICSEA] from all jurisdictions that were identified to be making a difference to student academic achievement, and to identify the key drivers and characteristics of successful models of practice'. PDF.
- Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
Policies related to teaching and registration.
Other Information
Educational research body and testing group in Australia and research on educational policy and implications. Check the Cunningham Library for research assistance.
- ASPA Policies and Statements
'Developed by ASPA for use in discussions with the Commonwealth Government, its agencies, and other bodies'.
- Australian Education Union - Policies
'Covers many issues. You will find some of our policies in this section'. PDF documents.


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Anglo American: Cutifani upbeat on future of De BeersComment on this story
Anglo American chief executive Mark Cutifani expected subsidiary De Beers to beat a group target for return on capital even after his predecessor paid top dollar for a majority stake. "The acquisition is not delivering what we would expect it to deliver," Cutifani said yesterday. "But in 2016, in my view, they will be delivering better than 15 percent of capital employed." His predecessor, Cynthia Carroll, bought the Oppenheimer family's 40 percent for $5.1 billion (R53bn) in 2012, increasing Anglo's stake to 85 percent. Botswana holds the rest of the business. "We certainly paid at the top of the market," Cutifani said. "But I do think the one good thing about buying a quality business that you know is that even if you pay top dollar at the time, you'll probably be right." Cutifani is reviewing projects in search of savings and ways to improve cash flow. De Beers returned about 10 percent on capital last year and Anglo wants units to deliver 15 percent return on capital by 2016. The world's biggest diamond company makes up a substantial chunk of Anglo operations, with diamonds contributing about 19 percent of the parent company's $33bn revenue last year. "De Beers is an important part of the portfolio," Cutifani said. "If we are not getting value from De Beers inside that structure, I think we'll have to review and revisit that conversation, but that's in 2016." – Bloomberg
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- Injuries
- Poisons
Ethylene glycol intoxication
Ethylene glycol is a colorless, odorless, sweet-tasting chemical found in many household products, including antifreeze, deicing products, detergents, paints, and cosmetics. It is poisonous if swallowed.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Alternative Names
Intoxication - ethylene glycol; Ethylene glycol poisoning
Ethylene glycol may be swallowed accidentally, or it may be taken deliberately in a suicide attempt or as a substitute for drinking alcohol (ethanol).
The first symptom of ethylene glycol ingestion is similar to the feeling caused by drinking alcohol (ethanol). Within a few hours, more toxic effects become apparent. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, convulsions, stupor, or even coma.
An overdose of ethylene glycol can damage the brain, lungs, liver, kidneys, and lungs. The poisoning causes disturbances in the body's chemistry, including metabolic acidosis. The disturbances may be severe enough to cause profound shock, organ failure, and death.
As little as 120 milliliters (approximately 4 fluid ounces) of ethylene glycol may be enough to kill an average-sized man.
Exams and Tests
Ethylene glycol toxicity should be suspected in anyone who is severely ill after drinking an unknown substance, especially if they at first appear drunk and do not have a smell of alcohol on their breath.
Diagnosis of ethylene glycol toxicity is usually made through a combination of blood, urine, and other tests such as:
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Chest x-ray (shows fluids in the lungs)
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- CT scan (shows brain swelling)
- Ethylene glycol test
- Ketones - blood
- Osmolality
- Toxicology screen
- Urinalysis
Tests will show increased levels of ethylene glycol, blood chemical disturbances, and possible signs of kidney failure and muscle or liver damage.
The goal of treatment is to support the body's vital functions and remove the poison from the body.
Most people with ethylene glycol poisoning will need to be admitted to a hospital's intensive care unit (ICU) for close monitoring, and may need a breathing machine (respirator).
Those who recently swallowed the ethylene glycol may have their stomach pumped (suctioned). This can help remove some of the poison.
Other treatments may include:
- Activated charcoal
- Sodium bicarbonate solution given through a vein (IV) to reverse severe acidosis
- Antidotes that slow the formation of the poisonous by-products in the body
In severe cases, hemodialysis may be used to directly remove the ethylene glycol and other poisonous substances from the blood. Dialysis reduces the time needed for the body to clear the toxins. Dialysis is also needed by patients who develop severe kidney failure as a result of ethylene glycol poisoning. It may be needed for many months afterwards.
Outlook (Prognosis)
If treated promptly, patients with ethylene glycol poisoning can recover, even from renal failure or coma. However, with delayed or no treatment, ethylene glycol poisoning can be deadly.
Possible Complications
- kidney failure
- shock
- coma
- death
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Ethylene glycol ingestion is a medical emergency. If you suspect possible poisoning, seek emergency care immediately. Do not wait for poisoning symptoms to develop.
You may also want to contact the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. The center can be called from anywhere in the United States. The national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.
Keep substances that contain ethylene glycol out of the reach of children, and counsel persons who may abuse it.
Ford MD, Clinical Toxicology. 1st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2001.
Marx J. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 6th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2006.
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.


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Kieler Woche is in full swing, hosting a full slate of Olympic and Paralympic classes including the new Nacra 17. Sailing is only one portion of Kiel week, the largest summer festival held in Northern Europe. Canada is represented four sailing classes including Greg Douglas in the Finn, Jon Ladha/Dan Inkpen and Dave Mori/Justin Barnes in the 49er, Greg Clunies sailing Laser and Luke Ramsay/Nikola Girke in the Nacra 17.
Nacra 17 - Luke Ramsay and Nikola Girke - CAN 100
After three days of racing, a mixed bag of results for the Canucks led by Greg Douglas in seventh place overall in the Finn after a difficult start to his event has put up consistent numbers to move into medal race contention. Greg Clunies is representing in the 92 boat Laser fleet this week, demonstrated some strength in the top 20 thus far with a couple top 10 races under his belt. Finals continue for this fleet followed by two medal races.
49er team Ladha/Inkpen had a strong start to their regatta qualifying for the gold fleet for their first time however the battle with the conditions and a few tactical errors have them in 21st with four races to go.
Luke Ramsay and Nikola Girke had a tough start to their regatta with some equipment failure followed by DNF's, have them crawling their way back into the top 20 with a fourth place finish today. There is opportunity to move up in the coming days.
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Blood Orange Sangría
Savor summer in the middle of winter with this fruity concoction. Blood oranges add beautiful color, while more fruits and spices add depth of flavor. It may be sweet as candy, but this beverage is definitely for adults only, with a base of red wine and Triple Sec for an extra kick.


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Per Usual, Helen Mirren Looks Hot
The Cinema Society & OC Concept screening of RED, at The Museum of Modern Art, was a treat: Dame Helen looked smokin', and Mary-Louise Parker's bizarre dress, alone, is worth a look! »
The Cinema Society & OC Concept screening of RED, at The Museum of Modern Art, was a treat: Dame Helen looked smokin', and Mary-Louise Parker's bizarre dress, alone, is worth a look! »
So this ridiculously expensive Ivy League university of which I'm sure you've heard is offering a class in model memoirs. »
Helen Hunt: She's not just Jaime Buchman, she's a very serious director. Hunt's latest fare is the adoption drama Then She Found Me which, a la Streisand, she doesn't just direct, but stars in as well. Last night's New York premiere featured the film's cast (Bette Midler, Salman Rushdie, Matthew Broderick) and their… »
In the new film The Life Before Her Eyes, Uma Thurman, left, plays a woman who, as a child, witnessed a "Columbine-like" event which fucked her up for life. But want to know what's really fucked up? The fact Evan Rachel Wood plays Thurman's character's younger self. To quote Cher Horowitz: As if. Susan Sarandon's… »
My Blueberry Nights is a film about love lost and love found starring Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Rachel Weisz, David Strathairn, and, most interestingly, jazz chanteuse Norah Jones. But romance wasn't in the air at the New York screening of the film last night — bad fashion was. Jones paired an old-lady haircut [Ouch!… »
Last night in New York, Demi Moore, left, hosted a special screening of her latest movie, Flawless, in which she co-stars with Michael Caine as an executive so disgruntled over glass ceilings that she agrees to screw over her employer and steal some diamonds. And although the plot of the film seems somewhat flimsy,… »
Last night in New York, GQ hosted a screening of Kimberly Peirce's upcoming film on the involuntary extension of American soldiers' tours in Iraq Stop-Loss. Sure, the film's lead Ryan Philippe, left, turned up looking less douchey than usual, but the rest of the outfits were all over the place. While the models (Irina… »


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MS rebrands its DRM as Cerified for Vista
updated 02:55 pm EST, Wed December 12, 2007
MS Rebrands PlaysForSure
Microsoft today said it was rebranding its well-known PlaysForSure copy protection scheme to Certified for Windows Vista, driving users to make a connection between the media digital rights management (DRM) scheme and the company's newest operating system. The decision will see media players, music phones, and similar devices use the new logo and places these in the same category as unrelated products such as digital cameras and printers. Microsoft has not explained the reasons for the decision but is believed to have made the choice as a marketing move.
The choice has already drawn criticisms that Microsoft is adding unnecessary confusion for its media player strategy. Existing media players frequently support Windows Vista but may not necessarily meet the criteria of supporting Microsoft's anti-copying format or Windows Media Player. The firm's own Zune series currently synchronizes only with its own Zune software and does not play any protected music except for its own DRM format. PlaysForSure has also been compatible with Windows XP systems and is not expected to work with Vista alone in the near future. [via Engadget]


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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A store focusing on organic foods is expanding its reach. A building on East Sunshine Street will be home to Mama Jean's Natural Market's third location this spring. They credit their success to their focus on healthy eating.
They pride themselves on being Springfield's local organic market for everything from food to household items, to pet supplies and health and beauty items.
Every item sold at Mama Jean's is researched to make sure that it has no hormones, no antibiotics, no artificial sweeteners, colors, or additives. Store officials say they didn't open the store with the intentions of appealing to a specific niche of customer, but it just so happens that healthy eating is something that appeals to nearly everyone.
"I am always amazed by the wide variety of our customer base, everybody eats every day so I haven't really ever noticed one particular type of person coming in here," marketing coordinator Amy Harmon said. "People come in here because they're interested in what they're eating and they want a better connection with their food."
"I think that conventionally grown foods right now, unfortunately there's a lot of pesticides and a lot of things that I don't really want in my body," shopper Desiree Dixon said. "I guess that's more or less it. I want to take care of myself."
Another reason for Mama Jean's success, they say, is their involvement in the community. For example, they offer cooking classes for the community that teach healthy recipes, if you're interested in signing up for one of their classes, check out their website here.
They hope to have their third location here on east Sunshine open by April. It will have the same store hours as the other two locations, Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.


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I have been using the 305 G-Claron on 8x10 for four months or so. It is similar in size to a 210 f5.6.
To my eyes the G-Claron is very sharp. It is not too big for me, and has so much coverage that it has not even been a consideration for me when making movements, a real luxury. I let the lensboard rise and fall at will. I like the modern shutter, especially when shooting fast film like HP5+. I also considered the 12" Dagor, as I use a 9-1/2" Dagor mounted in a shutter, also excellent.
With the G-Claron, I definitely notice flare in situations where the light has a low angle of reflectance, such as photographing down at a sandy beach, with the sun beyond. Or on a highly specular day with the light bouncing all over, off of the clouds and everything else. I don't know how much better a multi-coated lens would be at handling this, however.


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Obamacare must've hit one of those bumps in the road. Or in the case of my cartoon, gone off of the rails. The adminstration is going to delay the employer mandate until after the 2014 midterm elections. Hmm.


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Dior Beige/Tortoiseshell 'Dior Summerset 1' Sunglasses
Dior beige/tortoiseshell 'Dior Summerset 1' sunglasses. Modelled in acetate in a rounded shape inspired by 50's styling. The beige front is crafted in bas-relief design in Dior exclusive colours. The temples are adorned with the Dior logo. The 'Zeiss' grounded brown lenses ensure U.V. protection.
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Finland based mobile maker, Nokia, is expected to launch HSDPA 3G modem by early next year. The company is yet to comment on the price of the device. The device is expected to be sold through different operators and will be bundled with services.
According to company's vice president for hardware platform components, Tapio Markki:
Leveraging these capabilities, we believe we are well-positioned to become one of the winning providers for HSPA modem solutions. The market for HSPA modems is expected to grow very rapidly during the coming years.


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Amy Winehouse Tattoos: Some Good, Some Bad, Some Horrible.
Buzz Feed has brought not only the funnies but also the "awww's," and the "aw hell naw's," in one of their newer lists, Amy Winehouse Tribute Tattoos: The Good, The Bad and The WTF. Here at Inked we love Amy, we only approve Amy tribute tattoos that are immaculate. Some of these tattoos are really good, while other's probably have the songstress rolling over in her grave.
Below I have posted some of my favorites, but check out the article for the full selection. Do you have any Amy tattoos? Send them in, hopefully they aren't like the WTF's.


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The classic flare-cut jean just won't go away, and why should it? It's super-flattering for every body shape, and it carries a certain boho intrigue with it. So Volcom made the Would Stalk Flare Denim Pant with a soft, stretchy blend of cotton and spandex and added interesting extras like asymmetrical back pocket embroidery. It's a jean that fits in anywhere, while standing out at the same time.
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My first pair from Volvom, I really liked them. They are very flattering in my legs and make them look long and lean. I've been wearing a 2 from American Eagle and they have been huge, so I got these in a 1 and theyre a bit snug. They look really cute with sneakers too.
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This ngoma is larger than most full-size ngoma drums, and lighter than would be expected for the 42 inch height. The bass response is impressive with powerful tones and thick cow-skin slaps. The ngoma (n-go-mah) drum comes from the Congo and surrounding areas, and produces a sound similar to the conga or tumbadora drum. Our ngoma drums are hand-carved in West Africa from a solid, seasoned log of Mansonia wood. These ngomas will sound great as part of any Latin or Afro-Cuban ensemble, but are specially suited for traditional Congolese drumming. The ngoma is played standing with drum tilted, secured by a waist strap. Each ngoma is covered by our satisfaction guarantee, and features:
Design note: Each of our ngomas are hand carved, so the exact shape will vary somewhat from the pictures shown. However, the sound and general construction will be as described, and similar to the representative photos shown above.
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Video: From 2012: Details of Pamela Moss Murder Case
Video: March 19, 2012: Pamela Moss Wanted in Homicide
ARCHIVE VIDEO: 2012 report on details of the case.
Questions for potential jurors in the Pamela Moss murder trial focused on insanity and personality disorders.
Jury selection in the case got underway Monday in Jones County Superior Court. Moss is accused in the March 2012 murder of Henry County businessman Doug Coker.
Coker's body was found under the back porch of Moss' River North home.
Prosecutors say Coker died over $85,000.
He had given Pamela Moss that money to help him start a non-profit organization. Prosecutor, Keagan Waystack, says Moss struck Coker in the head multiple times with a hammer.
Waystack says Moss knew what she was doing the entire time because investigators found her attempts to clean up the murder.
"The paint, the bleach, the lime, the cleaning supplies, the gloves, the lights, the matches," she says. "We know she knows right from wrong."
But Moss' lawyer, Franklin Hogue, plans to argue the insanity defense because she has been diagnosed twice before with dissociative identity disorder.
He says Moss was acting under a delusional compulsion. It could be anything from a voice to a personality.
"The delusional compulsion she had which came down to the form of an alternate personality, which a doctor will call alter ego or for short just an alter. It's actually a person with a name, an identity, some of the features you would expect one person to who inhabits one body to have," he says.
Hogue says this case isn't about who killed Coker, it's that she should be found not guilty by reason of insanity. That means Moss is not responsible for her crime because of mental health problems.
Just before the trial started, Moss was crying when she asked the judge to waive her right to be present during the trial.
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This is a first time showing of the audio to be used in Battle World RPG. The soundtrack is composed of remixed and chopped up music from the artist, See-Saw, with Emily Bindiger as vocals.
In previous versions of Battle World RPG the music was horribly thrown together, with mis-matching soundtracks and a huge 100mb of MP3s and other formats, now the soundtrack (Which will be plugged into the game serparately) is of OGG format and is much smaller in file size.
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The Affordable Care Act recognizes the leadership skills used by registered nurses that emphasize the value of primary care, prevention, wellness, chronic disease management and care coordination services — focal points of care for nurses. The Institute of Medicine, in a report on the future of nursing, also acknowledges nurses' leading role, recommending that nurses collaborate as full partners with physicians and other health care professionals in redesigning the health care system.
Annually, National Nurses Week began on May 6, marked as RN Recognition Day, and ends May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, founder of nursing as a modern profession. The American Nurses Association's (ANA) president said RNs show leadership in a variety of ways.
"All nurses are leaders, whether they are in direct patient care, administrative roles, or meeting consumers' needs in new roles such as care coordinators or wellness coaches," said ANA President Karen A. Daley, PhD, RN, FAAN. "This week, we acknowledge nurses' vast contributions and how they are leading the way in improving health care and ultimately, the health of the nation."
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20 largest stocks: good, bad, just OK
Some investors prefer large stocks because they lend stability and solidity to a portfolio. So about once a year, I rate the largest 20 stocks in the United States.
Today's ranking is the ninth one I've attempted, the previous ones being in 2001-2006, 2009 and 2011. On average, the big-cap stocks I've recommended have shown one-year total returns (including dividends) of 13.4 percent. Those on which I was neutral have returned 10.8 percent. And those I said to avoid have returned 9.5 percent.
Here are my latest rankings, with the largest stocks first.
• Apple Inc. (AAPL, $656 billion). Avoid. People are lining up for the iPhone 5, the latest in a string of big hits for Apple. But most stocks have faltered once they became the biggest in the nation. While CEO Tim Cook is capable, his late predecessor Steve Jobs was a genius.
• Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM, $434 billion). Buy. The largest oil company has the muscle to grab the best drilling locations and hire the top engineers. I love Exxon's balance sheet, with long-term debt of less than $9 billion and cash or near-cash of nearly $18 billion.
• Microsoft Corp. (MSFT, $261 billon). Buy. In light of Apple's rapid ascent, investors view Microsoft as dowdy. Yet Microsoft had a return on stockholders' equity last year of 27 percent. I'll take that any day of the week, especially if I only have to pay 11 times earnings.
• Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT, $250 billion). Avoid. The balance sheet is just so-so, with debt about 75 percent of stockholders' equity. The giant discounter withstood the recession beautifully, but when better times come, I think it will lose market share.
• Google Inc. (GOOG, $241 billion). Neutral. The stock is too expensive for me, but growth is impressive, with earnings growing at a 22 percent annual pace the past five years.
• General Electric Co. (GE, $239 million). Avoid. None of GE's four main segments (GE Capital, aerospace, energy infrastructure and health care) has been growing fast lately. Two of them — GE Capital and aerospace — are struggling to achieve any growth at all.
• International Business Machines Corp. (IBM, $235 billion). Neutral. Earnings growth is quite healthy, but the stock seems close to fairly priced at 14 times earnings.
• Chevron Corp. (CVX, $231 billion). Buy. Chevron is quite profitable, with a return on stockholders' equity last year of about 24 percent. Debt is only 8 percent of equity, and the stock is cheap at a mere 9 times earnings.
• Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK/B, $222 billion). Buy. It's late innings for CEO Warren Buffett, 82, but he remains probably the greatest investment mind of our time. The stock sells for only 1.3 times book value (corporate net worth per share).
• AT&T Inc. (T, $220 billion). Buy. I expect smartphones and texting to get even more popular, and I like the 4.6 percent dividend yield.
• Procter & Gamble Co. (PG, $191 million). Avoid. There is not enough growth, in my opinion, to justify the current multiple of 19 times earnings.
• Johnson & Johnson (JNJ, $190 billion). Buy. The health-care conglomerate had a pre-tax profit margin of 19 percent last year and offers a 3.5 percent dividend yield.
• Wells Fargo & Co. (WFC, $185 billion). Neutral. Wells Fargo stayed profitable during the Great Recession, which is more than you can say for many big banks. But growth has been tepid.
• Pfizer Inc. (PFE, $183 billion). Buy. The big pharmaceutical companies are out of favor but still quite profitable. And their dividend yields are attractive.
• Coca-Cola Co. (KO, $173 billion). Neutral. This is a top-flight company but at 19 times earnings and five times book value, you're paying up for quality. A great company is not always a great stock.
• Oracle Corp. (ORCL, $159 million). Buy. The sultan of the database world is suitable for growth investors, with a 17-percent-a-year earnings growth pace the past five years.
• Philip Morris International Inc. (PM, $155 billion). Avoid. The company carries a lot of debt, and the health concerns about smoking are a permanent problem.
• JP Morgan Chase Co. (JPM, $155 billion). Buy. The "London Whale" trading scandal will prove to be just a blip, I predict.
• Merck & Co. (MRK, $137 billion). Buy. The 3.7 percent dividend yield is attractive, and the dividend seems secure. Analysts expect a 50 percent increase in earnings this year.
• Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ, $130 billion). Avoid. Earnings have shrunk in recent years, and profitability is puny. The dividend yield looks good, but I fear the dividend might have to be cut.
Disclosure notes: Past performance doesn't guarantee future results, and my column recommendations shouldn't be confused with results for real-money portfolios I run. I own Exxon Mobil and Johnson & Johnson for most of my clients, AT&T, Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan, Merck, Microsoft and Pfizer for some clients.
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tropical spiderwort
Scientific name: Commelina benghalensis (L.) (Commelinaceae)
Domestic Programs Pest Evaluation. Arthur E. Miller, USDA-APHIS-PPQ, AERO, Raleigh, NC. November 26, 2001
Physical description: Tropical spiderwort is an annual or perennial creeping herb with white, burrowing rhizomes which produce underground flowers, fruits, and seeds; stems are fleshy, succulent and freely branching up to 3 feet long, usually hirsute, rooting at the nodes, the lower nodes usually developing naked underground shoots bearing small, white flowers; leaves simple and alternate, with closed sheaths often with reddish hairs; and flowers zygomorphic with the anterior (lower) 3 petals (sometimes white) much smaller than the 2 posterior (upper) lilac or bluish ones; seeds rugose-reticulate and often appearing sugar-coated.
Origin and North American Distribution: Tropical spiderwort is found in much as Africa, Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands to Australia, Cuba, Jamaica, the West Indies, Brazil, and French Guiana. In the U.S., it has been found in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA and recently NC.
Quarantines: Tropical spiderwort (also called Benghal dayflower) is a Federal Noxious Weed.
Dispersal: The plants reproduce by seeds, stolons, and rooting at nodes of stems. One plant can produce as many as 1600 seeds.
Control: Property managers and cooperators may use these strategies:
Economic impact: Tropical spiderwort is a major host of cucumber mosaic virus. CMV is spread to tobacco by green and red aphids. Both spiderwort and CMV have continued to spread in Florida. The disease threatens entire tobacco crops in Florida because farmers cannot control it effectively with chemicals. Tropical spiderwort is an alternate host of peanut rosette virus, the fungal disease Puccinia commelinae, and the nematode Meloidogyne incognita.
Tropical spiderwort forms, dense, pure stands, smothering out other plants, especially low-growing crops. It has been reported recently as a problem in cotton in Alabama. In pastures, it grows rapidly over desirable grasses and legumes, competing with them for light and nutrients. In rice and other lowland crops it may be almost subaquatic withstanding flooding and waterlogged conditions, but they can also be found in cultivated lands, field borders, gardens, grasslands, roadsides, and waste places, and can become the dominant species in pastures.
Environmental impact: Tropical spiderwort is a weed of moist areas in the tropics and subtropics. It is classified as a wetland hydrophyte (plant which can take root in water-saturated soil), but the plant can live for extended periods after the soil has dried out. Tropical spiderwort grows from sea level to 1300 m elevation.
Benefits of control: Agricultural, forest, urban and natural areas can benefit from control and prevention of further spread of this FNW.
|Bargeron, C.T., D.J. Moorhead, G.K. Douce, R.C. Reardon & A.E. Miller
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Breaking Down the 'Boys: How the Seahawks Confused Tony Romo
Down 10-0 in the middle of the first quarter, the Cowboys faced a 2nd and 10 at the Seahawks' 24-yard line. Jason Garrett called for "12" personnel—one running back, two tight ends, and two receivers. Typically a run-oriented personnel package, the 'Boys lined up in a Tight End Spread look.
The Seahawks initially lined up in a one-high safety alignment, but didn't show blitz. Nonetheless, Tony Romo issued a "Kill" call, alerting the offense to "kill" the first play he called in the huddle and run the second one. Despite the fact that Seattle didn't show blitz, Romo likely took the safety positioning as a sign that a blitz was coming.
Romo was correct, as Seattle blitzed their inside linebacker and strong safety. Once Romo saw the blitz, he immediately looked to throw hot to tight end John Phillips on the backside. The slant was unavailable, however, because the Seahawks dropped defensive end Chris Clemons into coverage.
You can see that, as Romo began to throw the ball to Phillips, he was forced to tuck it back in when he noticed the zone blitz from Seattle. With two defenders blitzing from the boundary, it was really a shrewd move by the Seahawks to drop Clemons into the area where they know Romo normally throws hot following a blitz.
With Romo unable to throw hot, the Seahawks got pressure on Romo. With four receivers running underneath routes no more than seven yards deep, it was easy for Seattle to keep Miles Austin, Dez Bryant, Jason Witten, and John Phillips bottled up.Looking at an end zone view, you can see that Romo was under heavy pressure as he got rid of the football. Targeting Witten, Romo didn't notice Bryant's defender peeking into the backfield. Romo threw the pass to where he believed there would be open space, but cornerback Brandon Browner stepped into the throwing lane for the interception.
A big reason Browner was able to make the play was that Bryant gave up on his route when he saw Romo under pressure. Running at half-speed, Bryant never crossed Witten, allowing for Browner to secure the easy pick.From the play design to the protection to the read to the effort, everything went wrong for Dallas on Romo's lone interception.
I chose to break down this particular play because it is a microcosm of how the Seahawks beat the Cowboys on Sunday. Seattle was able to do something most defenses cannot—confuse Tony Romo.
Contrary to what it may have appeared, Seattle didn't send excessive blitzes after Romo. I tracked the Seahawks as sending five or more rushers on only 10 plays all game (17.5 percent). In comparison, the Giants blitzed the 'Boys on nearly one-quarter of their Week 1 snaps.
What Seattle did extremely well that the Giants didn't even attempt, however, was disguising their blitzes. The Seahawks showed blitz on only three of the 10 plays that they sent extra rushers. Romo was 3-for-7 for 15 yards on those plays. Further, the Seahawks frequently showed blitz but then backed out, tricking Romo into throwing hot when he didn't need to do so.
Romo has consistently thrived when defenses show their intentions but struggled when they disguise their calls—even more so than the average NFL quarterback. Since 2009, Romo has a similar passer rating whether teams blitz him or not. When they show blitz and indeed come, however, his passer rating (120.9) is 41.5 points higher than when they blitz after not showing it. Similarly, his passer rating is 40.1 points higher when defenses line up conservatively and don't blitz as compared to showing blitz and then backing out.
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With the help of Theresa Hanson, right, and Randal Warensford, left, Michael Boisjoli, the man in charge of the Burlington fireworks display, sets up a display in Waterbury. / BEAR CIERI for the Free Press
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Burlington Department of Parks and Recreation officials were not sure two weeks ago if fireworks could be displayed during the Independence Day Celebration on July 3 due to the high water levels of Lake Champlain.
However, after more than 60 volunteers came to the Oakledge cleanup on June 18, the impossible seemed possible again, according to Derek Roach, superintendent of park operations and maintenance.
"Without the publics help, we wouldnt have been able to pull this off," Roach said. "Everybody came through for us. It brings tears to your eyes to see how much we were able to accomplish."
Parks and Recreation has a 15-member team that arranges the fireworks The team has been working hard on the yearly duties associated with the event, according to Roach.
Each person has a specific duty such as marketing, site logistics, organizing traffic and safety or communication with the fireworks company, Atlas PyroVisions.
Workers have also had to coordinate with the police, the fire marshal, Coast Guard members, Chittenden Country Transportation Authority (CCTA), Vermont Rail and Lake Champlain Transportation to make sure the event will run as smoothly as possible, Roach said.
Part of Parks and Recreations Recreation Superintendent Maggie Leugers job is to make sure that the event gets the necessary sponsors because the city of Burlington does not pay for the fireworks.
"Tony Pomerleau really gave the department and the city the money to do the fireworks over 20 years ago," Leugers said. "He was the first sponsor of the fireworks in the city."
Apart from Pomerleau of Pomerleau Real Estate, Price Chopper supermarkets and Peoples United Bank are the other major financial contributors to the $40,000 fire show.
Not only do members of Parks and Recreation have to perform the usual tasks of organizing the fireworks display, but they also had to make sure certain public areas were cleared of left over debris from flooding.
The waterfront area, certain bike paths, North Beach as well as other locations were cleaned up to maintain public safety.
"This year is a little bit different," Roach said. "Were looking for the public to be patient and let us kind of catch up."
However, Mike Boisjoli, lead technician at Atlas PyroVision, is thinking positively about the water level of Lake Champlain for Sundays display.
"We consider the water a challenge, not an obstacle," Boisjoli said. "Were dedicated to giving Burlington and everyone in the state of Vermont the greatest fireworks display in the Northeast."
He has a team of 22 men and women to help with the electronic display of over 4,000 rounds of fireworks. Each persons responsibilities vary.
Nine people are in charge of setting up the fireworks on the barge before the event while others work on preparing the grand finale or focus on placing the firework shells in the correct order.
For Boisjoli, it was his love of blowing things up that inspired him to go professional in 1994.
"Some people like to jump out of an airplane I like to blow stuff up," he said. "Id never jump out of a plane; that takes a lot of nerve."
In order to work as a professional in the fireworks business, you must first go through a thorough background check through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and participate in a six-hour training session before starting an apprenticeship.
"Nobody goes out and shoots fireworks; it takes a while," Boisjoli said. "You have to earn your stripes."
Its also imperative to be in good physical shape, able to lift 50 pounds, a good team player and pay excellent attention to detail.
"It takes a lot of love," he said. "You do this work because its what you love to do. You dont do it because its your career and youre looking to build a 401(k) on it."
However, blowing stuff up is not an easy task. It takes 10 hours of labor for every minute of fireworks that the public views and Burlingtons display lasts 30 minutes.
Yet, Boisjoli and his team work hard in hopes that the city can enjoy the best fireworks show it has ever seen before.
"Its like the night before Christmas and Im so excited that I cant sleep," he said.


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Guangzhou SINA EKATO Chemical Machinery Co., Ltd.
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Our company takes Gaoyou Sina light industry machinery factory as parent factory. We have served for many cosmetic companies such as Guangzhou Houdy, Biqian, Danzhuoli, Gooliet, Dongbu, Wales, Mixueer, Feiyun, Zhuhai Santuo, Hexue, Hongyang and Lisida.
The following are our products:
1) water treatment equipment (RO system)
2) Filling machines
3) Vacuum emulsifying mixer
4) Perfume maker
5) Anti-corrosion equipment and inkjet printer
6) Liquid filling and screw-cap sealing machines
7) storage Tanks
8) Laboratory equipment
9) Filter equipment
We have exclusively launched American CGRO series reverse osmosis water machine. This device is the world's most advanced membrane separation technology system and the extracted water can reach state water standard 99GB. 90% of the components are imported from overseas.
We are improving ourselves with advanced management system and first-class quality service. Thanks to high quality and low price, we can continually meet market requirement and the requests from customers.
Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in our products and if you want to get more information about our products, please visit www.gzsina.com.
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|Guangzhou SINA EKATO Chemical Machinery Co., Ltd.
|Business Type:
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|Cosmetic equipment,chemical equipment,packaging machine,foodstuff machinery,Filling machine
|Registered Address:
|(office function only) Block A1, Xinlukou Industrial Zone, Xiamao 15th Community, Shijing Street, Baiyun Dist., Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (Mainland)
|Number of Employees:
|101 – 500 People
|Company Website URL:
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Ownership & Capital
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Eastern Europe
Southeast Asia
Mid East
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Western Europe
|Export Percentage:
|31% – 40%
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|Cosmoprof Asia 2008 hold in 12-14 November 2008
Italy Cosmoprof Exhibition 15 – 19 Apr, 2010.
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|1,000-3,000 square meters
|Factory Location:
|1 Zhangyu Industrial Park, Baqiao Village, Gaoyou Town, Jiangsu Province, China
|In House
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text: Japan breaks Twitter record with Happy New Year tweets Technology 07 January 11 by Mark Brown As the world rang in the new year in 140 characters or less, the relentless torrent of well wishes, celebrations, new year resolutions and "I haven't eaten all year!" gags set an all-time record for Twitter. Just four seconds after midnight in Japan on 1 January 2011, the social network saw a staggering 6,939 tweets per second (TPS).That's thanks, mostly, to Oshogatsu: Japanese new year. Japan takes New Year's Day very seriously, as many citizens consider it the most important annual festival for the country. They crash mobile phone networks with calls and text messages, clog up the postal service with postcards and, more recently, have taken to Twitter for celebratory cheer.But other countries set some pretty high numbers too: as the clocks struck midnight across the East Coast of North America, for example, Twitter hit around 3,000 TPS. You can see the world bubbling with activity as New Year's hits their country, in the animated visualisation above.The new record more than doubles the previous tweet influx; a 3,293 TPS high when those social network obsessed Japanese celebrated football dominance over Denmark in the 2010 World Cup. "On New Year's Eve," Twitter says, "that all-time TPS record was shattered more than 68 separate times within a single 3-minute period."For those of you wondering, Japanese for Happy New Year is "Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu". Mark Brown is a daily news writer for Wired.co.uk. He can be found on Twitter at @britishgaming. Follow Wired at @WiredUK. Edited by Duncan Geere Latest on wired.co.uk


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When for the first time you happen upon the intersection of Main Street and Cedar Ravine Road, you are soon struck by the feeling that you have entered a place of special significance, a place like no other, a location of historical worth, an area rich in community … and thriving.
Formed over 150 years ago at an acute bend in the road leading to the city of Placerville's central business district, and located at the confluence of Cedar Ravine and Hangtown creeks, this is where, in 1849, California Gold Rush miners panned the first million dollars worth of gold at a small mining camp then known as Dry Diggings. Standing boldly in the middle of this crossroads, nearly 30 feet high and 10 feet wide, resembling a torch of ages, is the Druidic monument honoring PNGA (Past National Grand Arch) Frederick Sieg. In 1858, California Grove No. 1 of Druids was established in Placerville under the leadership of its founder Sieg.
Lacking the monotonous modernization you might find in most other cities, this unusual intersection pulls you in and captures your curiosity. This is a uniqueness not found just anywhere. Only a few yards to the west enters Clay Street, nearby is the Clay Street Bridge, the site of the historical Ivy House, another monument of stone commemorates the spot, and behind it, running along Hangtown Creek, you'll find the only handicap-accessible access for a close-up view of the rocky bed of the waters, once so rich in precious metals.
For all its charm and complexity, this odd intersection of three historical roads actually works. Traffic studies will bear out that few serious collisions have occurred there, the traffic flow is normally light and it provides easy crossing for pedestrians, who on Saturday mornings in the summer visit the local farmer's market and gather at the surrounding cafes.
All-in-all, this is a quiet, peaceful area, so rich in history, community and diversity.


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Welcome to the Village of Fishkill Fire Department web page. This site is dedicated to the residents of the Village of Fishkill and the devoted firefighters that provide protection to this community. Since 1829, Protection Engine Co. No. 1 (501(c)(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Code) and the Fishkill Fire Department have provided quality fire protection to the residents of the Fishkill area.
March 07, 2015 will mark another Protection Engine Company of Fishkill, NY Turkey Supper. (click "read more" for details and prices)
The Dedication and Wetdown for the FD building renovations and the 2014 Smeal 85' Ladder Tower has been postponed to October 4, 2014. More details to follow!
2014 Fire Department Election Results. Click "read more" to continue
Big Picture, Tragic Ending and All the Events that Took Place In-between
Allan R. Way, Company Historian
2013 Election results are listed within this article. See "read more"
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Awards, honors
? Debra Duvall, an aide with United Hospice Service at Marlette Regional Hospital, was the recipient of the 2012 Hospice Aide of Michigan award from the Michigan Hospice and Pallative Care Organization. Duvall, who provides care to patients living at home, AFC homes or extended care facilities, has been with the United Hospice Service for 13 years. She lives in Marlette and has three children and four grandchildren.
? Amy Feick of Twin Shutterbug Studios has been named one of state's top seven photographers for 2012 by the Professional Photographers of Michigan. Two of her images received blue ribbons at the organization's annual expo. She also earned best of show honors in the wedding category for "Flawless Beauty" and the Kodak Gallery Award. Twin Shutterbug Studios is in downtown Port Huron.
? Marlette Regional Hospital's laboratory has earned accreditation from the College of American Pathologists' Accreditation Committee based on the results of an onsite inspection.
? The 35th annual St. John River District Hospital Golf Outing will be June 12 at St. Clair River Country Club, 1714 N. River Road. Net proceeds from the event will be be used to help buy an electronic fetal monitoring system. The outing will begin at 9:30 a.m. and includes lunch, dinner and cocktails as well as various contests. Tickets range from $225 for the full golf package to $50 for dinner only. The deadline for reservations and payment is June 1. For more details, call Lorraine Owczsarek at (313) 343-7582.
Names in the news
? Dr. Allison J. Murphy has been named St. Joseph Mercy Port Huron's Patient-Focused Physician for April. The hospital's monthly award recognizes a doctor's commitment to promoting patient and community health care. Murphy is a doctor in the hospital's Emergency Department.
? Patricia Schulte of Almont has joined the McLaren Health Plan sales team. Schulte, an insurance expert for 19 years, previously served as marketing representative for the Agents Benefits Corp., where she did market research to increase small group health insurance sales.


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While TV shows do their best to make sure they don't push the limits too much while they write an episode, sometimes things get taken too far, leaving the show producers wondering what happened.
And after seeing a few moments where this has happened and the show actually had to be pulled from the airwaves, I've decided to give you a few of them.
So hopefully you caught a few of these before they got sent to the sin bin, because chances are high that you'll never be able to see them again. These are five banned TV show episodes.
[Photo via FOX]
5. "Turban Cowboy" – Family Guy
As everyone knows—and can agree—the Boston Marathon bombings last year were tragic, so one wouldn't think that anyone would poke fun at what happened.
With that in mind, FOX had pulled an earlier aired episode of the the show Family Guy in which Peter Griffin was seen running over participants of the event to win.
Of course, it wasn't intended to poke fun at the bombings—airing a month or so before the incident—but FOX saved face by making sure it wasn't out there for anyone to see.
4. "I'll See You In Court" – Married…With Children
Not airing in the States until 13 years after it was actually taped, the plot followed Peggy and Al Bundy recording another couple being intimate and vice versa, making the two go head-to-head in a court battle—sounds juicy—and pretty regular by today's standards.
The Bundy's get caught again in the courtroom after losing out in court, and are caught on tape again.
The episode finally aired in 2002 on FX, but even then it was cut a bit, with a few raunchy lines being left out.
3. "Prom-ises, Prom-ises" – Boy Meets World
For anyone who grew up in the '90s like I did, the show Boy Meets World was one that seemed to really relate with us while growing up.
Whether it was friendships, school or relationships, we could always rely on Cory Matthews and his buddies to teach us what we needed to know.
But the show came under a bit of a controversy a few times when they referenced their characters wanting to get busy—which, for the Disney Channel, was no-no.
In this specific episode, Cory and Topanga talk about losing it at prom, and the straight-laced execs at Disney thought it'd be best to just keep it PG, originally pulling the episodes until reruns began on ABC Family and MTV2.
2. "The Puerto Rican Day" – Seinfeld
Feeling pressure from the National Puerto Rican Coalition, one of the all-time funniest shows on TV pulled an episode entitled "The Puerto Rican Day," which was originally seen in 1998.
After accidentally lighting a Puerto Rican flag on fire with a sparkler, Kramer stomps on the blazing flag before being attacked by a mob of Puerto Ricans, who eventually throw Jerry's empty car down a stairwell.
That's pretty bad as it is, but when Kramer says the line, " it happens every day in Puerto Rico," there weren't too many people who found it too amusing.
Though NBC did apologize, the episode can be seen in syndication on some networks today.
1. "The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson" – The Simpsons
Having to travel to New York City in order to retrieve his car, Homer Simpson finds himself among horrible drivers, street vendors and quite the adventure of trying to find a bathroom in the World Trade Center.
Like the Boston Marathon episode on Family Guy, this The Simpsons episode was pulled because of the tragedy of 9/11, with the reference of the World Trade Center seemingly too sensitive for people.
In recent years, the episode has found its way back onto the airwaves in syndication, however.


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|Breakaway technique training as a means of increasing confidence in managing aggression in neuroscience nursing.
MedLine Citation:
|PMID: 22935124 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review
|Objective. The objective of this paper was to evaluate breakaway technique training with neuroscience nursing staff as a measure of increased confidence and safety in managing aggression. Methods. A quasi experimental design was used in a sample of neuroscience nursing staff (n=31), participating in 2×1h breakaway technique workshops. The workshops consisted of supervised skills training in safe breakaway techniques. A pre- and postintervention-matched questionnaire measuring confidence and safety around managing aggressive patients, and exposure to and confidence in dealing with breakaways, was self administered. Results. Statistically significant increases in confidence and safety in working with aggressive patients, and confidence levels for safe breakaways were reported. Qualitative comments demonstrated a desire for ongoing skills workshops. Conclusions. This study provides early evidence of the importance of incorporating breakaway training into existing training programs which aim to minimise and manage aggression and violence in generalist settings. What is known about the topic? Workplace violence is acknowledged internationally as a major occupational problem within healthcare and is reportedly increasing. The need for extensive training programs for healthcare staff is supported in the literature. What does this paper add? This would appear to be the first evaluation of breakaway training with a population of neuroscience nursing staff. Significant increases in confidence in managing aggression can be demonstrated following brief practical skills training. What are the implications for practitioners? This study provides early evidence for incorporating breakaway training into mandatory training programs for generalist health staff. Generalist health services may consider employing certified trainers to facilitate this specific skills training.
|Scott Lamont; Scott Brunero; Alanah Bailey; Karen Woods
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Wytheville, VA –Wythe County Community Hospital is pleased to announce that Kyle N. Rhodes has been elected to serve on the hospital Board of Directors for a three year term. "On behalf of the Board, Medical Staff and Staff at WCCH, it is a pleasure to announce the addition of Mr. Rhodes to our Board of Trustees. Mr. Rhodes represents Bland County and will be a welcomed addition to our already talented team of Board members", stated Tim Bess, Chief Executive Officer of Wythe County Community Hospital.
Mr. Rhodes is the superintendent for Bland County Schools and has served as a professional educator for thirty-four years. He has served on numerous educational committees and has been a presenter at state and national conferences. He attended Emory and Henry College and received his Bachelor of Arts degree and holds a Master of Science, Educational Leadership from Radford University. He received his doctorate degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 2011.
"I am excited about the opportunity to serve and represent the community of Bland County as a member of the Wythe County Community Hospital Board of Directors. I see my roll as being a member of a team that insures to the delivery of high quality medical services that is cost effective to all citizens" states Mr. Rhodes.
He is married to Debbie Rhodes and they have two children Alex and Zeb.
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NOTE- This is a rehash of the same thread from the old forum.
You're planning a page in a manga or a comic. It's a tense, page-turning scene. You're character stands up on a platform/stage/rock/castle/giant plastic boob and the lights shine as a spotlight.
This is it. The big one. The speech that should cement in your reader's mind that your character is Bad-Ass with a capital B (and A).
You slowly think of something for him to say.... and you come up with something crap. Utter crap. A monologue that has pretty much ruined the entire scene and the dignity of the character.
Monologues and One-liners are essential for a kick-ass, awesome manga. But when they fail, they fail.
Here is the thread to introduce your One-liners/Monologues and have them completely fail-free with clever advice from fellow MTers. Or, maybe you need advice on one or can't think of one. Or, perhaps you just want to dump one here. This thread is here for all of those purposes.
Get your sunglasses and Schwarzenegger-style speech on and enter today!


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"begin slowly, sending a limited number of messages to small subsets of the best addresses on your mailing list. As you begin to build your reputation, you can start building your volume, but always while keeping an eye on your deliverability reports and spam-complaint rates."
- BtoB Magazine's 2008 E-Mail Markter Insight Guide


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Super Smash Bros. Wii U & 3DS Co-Developed by SoulCalibur & Tekken Staff
The Super Smash Bros. Wii U & 3DS development team has been announced. Namco Bandai's SoulCalibur & Tekken staff will be joining Super Smash Bros. series director Masahiro Sakurai, and the Nintendo staff already in place, to create the next fighting game. Project Sora's staff of around 30, who previously worked on Super Smash Bros….
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HARWICH — Yasaelie Figueroa won four events to lead Monomoy to its first girls track win over the season, 73-54, in the season finale against the Randolph on Monday.
Figueroa won the mile in 6:30, the triple jump with a leap of 29-11�, the 400 hurdles in 1:19 and the high jump at 4-6 to earn 20 of the Sharks' points.
Maddy Hastings led a sweep of the javelin with a throw of 95-9 while finishing second in the 200 in 32.2 and third in the 100 in 15.8.
Monomoy (1-5) also swept the 400.
Monomoy 78, Randolph 57: Jon Mede won a pair of running events as the Sharks picked up their second win of the season.
Mede won the 100 (11.9) and the 200 (24.7) for the Monomoy (2-5) while Cam Jackson took first in the 800 (2:25) and David Sherman won the mile (4:58.8).
Pat Kampersal won the javlin with a throw of 119-6 and Kyle Wisniewski took the discus at 95-9.
Connor Huck ran the two-mile in 12:20 which was good for first place.
Apponequet 83 1/2, Bourne 52 1/2: John McWade was a double winner and Chad Marsh won the long jump and was a member of the winning 4x100 relay team, but the Canalmen fell short in Lakeville.
McWade won the mile in a 4:52 and the two-mile (10:35) while Marsh took first in the long jump with a leap of 18 feet, 6 inches.
Marsh also combined with Elijah Diaz, Dennis Rogers and Luke Zanoli to win the 4x100 relay (47.2).
Curt Lieber's toss of 36 feet, two inches was good for first place in the shot put.
Brockton 3, Barnstable 1: Scott Sawyer had 16 kills and the Red Raiders fought off a sweep with a win in game three before falling in Brockton.
The Boxers prevailed 25-19, 25-18, 22-25, 25-17.
Donnie Mach had 10 kills and Joe Antosca seven for Barnstable (10-5), while Sawyer added two blocks and an ace.
Falmouth's Cobb ousted in fourth round: Caroline Cobb, Falmouth's No. 1 singles player, fell to Nauset's Allie Dadoly in the fourth round of the Girls Individual South Tennis Tournament held over the weekend.
Cobb, the tournament's No. 7 seed, beat Emma Cabral of Bishop Feehan 6-0, 6-0 and a player from Durfee 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the fourth round before falling to Dadoly, the No. 2 seed, 6-4, 6-1.
Sarah Monteiro, the Clippers No. 2 singles player, beat Emma Mulls of Bishop Stang 6-2, 6-1 before losing in the second to Old Rochester's Julia Nujeine 2-6, 6-2, 7-5.
Falmouth No. 1 doubles team of Marissa Moskal and Holly O'Sullivan beat a team from Dighton-Rehoboth in the first round 6-0, 6-3 before losing to Barnstable's Taya Berler and Michaela Cornwall in the second round 7-5, 6-1. The Clippers' No. 2 doubles team of Jackie Grinnell and Lindsey Shea lost in the first round while the Kerry Shanahan also lost in the first round.
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2012 Windows Audio Player Usage Poll
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Nov 6 2012, 17:58
Post #26
Group: Members
Posts: 199
Joined: 14-March 03
Member No.: 5487
Foobar2000 on the desktop and windows side of the laptop. I use Rhythmbox on the Ubuntu side of the laptop but would something something as Foobar2k as like as possible, just have not looked at the alternatives available yet.
Dec 1 2012, 18:57
Post #27
Group: Members
Posts: 7
Joined: 28-November 12
From: Israel, Central.
Member No.: 104823
Main usage: FB2K with DFX 9 Audio enhancer.
All audio software in use in my PC:
- FB2K (as mentioned, because of Facets Database, Shpeck, great TAK support, and much more. A real monsterous audio machine ).
- Winamp (for V2M, Shoutcast and looks).
- XMPlay (for esotheric module codecs, not very often).
- Others:
-- ModPlug Player (modules, not very often though, since I have DUMB Module component in FB2K).
-- DeliPlayer (Amiga Modules, not very often, I Don't have much on my PC).
-- MegaMID (MS-DOS Sound Blaster MIDI files, like the above - not very often).
I also have JetAudio which I don't use at all. I have this because of 2 COWON products I own.
Dec 1 2012, 20:38
Post #28
Group: Members
Posts: 1018
Joined: 4-March 03
From: Singapore
Member No.: 5312
I use Daum PotPlayer, but as a video player. Much better than VLC.
Have been using FB2K since its infancy.
Dec 2 2012, 03:39
Post #29
Group: Members
Posts: 773
Joined: 3-October 01
Member No.: 180
I use Winamp for critical listening because of the adapt-x plugin.
Dec 7 2012, 08:53
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Group: Members
Posts: 1
Joined: 7-December 12
From: UK
Member No.: 105022
Used to use WinAmp, but occasionally it froze or crashed, which could have been PC problem but couldn't cure it, so removed it.
Then started using iTunes about 3-4yrs ago, which was easy to use but not flexible enough, used to change settings without asking during upgrades & wouldn't play .flac files.
Tried FB2K, can't see the attraction tbh, too geeky out of the box & I couldn't be bothered reading a manual & help pages all the time. Anyway, each to their own I guess.
Settled on MusicBee - easy to use straightaway & able to tweak n change as you go.
Also use a mixture of EAC, TagScanner, Audacity & dBpoweramp Reference on wav-flac-mp3 files.
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