text:
McGruff House: A Crime Prevention Tool for Local Law Enforcement
By Tibby Milne, Executive Director, Utah Council for Crime Prevention, Salt Lake City, Utah
he McGruff House Program started in Utah in 1982 in response to several child abductions by child sexual predator Arthur Gary Bishop. Local volunteers, law enforcement representatives, and the school community came together to protect the children. Using the iconic McGruff the Crime Dog image, already a part of the law enforcement community crime prevention education programs and activities, the program became a success and is found today in more than 600 communities nationwide. For 25 years McGruff has helped law enforcement Take a Bite Out of Crime.
The program addresses the needs of urban, inner-city, and suburban children and families and serves as a deterrent to criminal activity. Children can go to a McGruff House to avoid bullying, drug and gang activity, attempted abductions, and a host of other threats.
The McGruff House program anticipates harm and solves problems by addressing their causes. It also helps build and sustain the community's health through positive peer pressure and neighborhood standards. These informal social controls are major avenues by which the community defines, teaches, and encourages acceptable behavior. Effective standards require that the community members own them and play an active part in developing them.
Several state legislatures have mandated or resolved that the McGruff House program be the official block parent program for communities in those states. The McGruff House symbol of safety creates a network across the United States engaged in the involvement of adults watching out for and helping children.
Implementing a McGruff House Program One of the program's qualities is its implementation flexibility. The program is most often coordinated by local school parent organizations, with varying degrees of law enforcement support. In some areas, the law enforcement agency takes the lead and keeps track of the serial-numbered signs, assigning the locations, and training McGruff House volunteers. In other communities, fraternal organizations, Neighborhood Watch Association groups, and even faith-based groups coordinate the program. The decision about who is to coordinate the program is left to each community to make.
Because law enforcement professionals are the most credible source of crime prevention information, children and adults alike perceive them as experts on crime prevention programs and strategies such as the McGruff House program. This makes law enforcement participation in the program critical.
One vital function of the local law enforcement participation is the required background checks of prospective McGruff House volunteers, which are renewed annually. Volunteers are reminded that it is a privilege to be a McGruff House volunteer, not a right. Law enforcement agencies can remove the sign at anytime. McGruff House volunteers are also told that they should not provide first aid (except in emergency situations), act as a guard or as a neighborhood posse, enforce the law, provide food or other creature comforts, or guarantee safety.
The McGruff House program requires a strategic alliance between the community and law enforcement. Though community members may take the lead in the program, they usually do so only with the knowledge that the law enforcement experts are readily available.
The McGruff House program is an excellent complement to community policing. It demonstrates the benefits of law enforcement, schools, neighborhoods, and entire communities working together to protect the community's children. The McGruff House program supports community policing by emphasizing the citizen-law enforcement partnership necessary for public safety; developing a program in which police and community residents share decision-making and implementation responsibilities; promoting understanding and trust among community members and police; providing law enforcement with a vehicle to empower community residents; and establishing and reinforcing the goal shared by both groups, namely, safer environments for the community's children.
McGruff Houses around the United States Several police agencies have adopted the McGruff House program and are currently involved in producing quality programs for their communities through these efforts.
Pocatello, Idaho: The McGruff House program in Pocatello was started in 1990 by Ann Pierce, whose daughter was a victim of an attempted abduction. Ann was a member of her local PTA organization and approached the Pocatello Police Department for help organizing a McGruff House program. The program is currently housed with the Pocatello Neighborhood Watch Association, with a member of the executive committee assuming the responsibility of McGruff House program coordinator. This coordinator donated 595 hours last year for the program. The community volunteer works with the police department's crime prevention specialist, Kim Ellis, to deliver the program throughout Bannock County. The Chubbuck Police Department and the Bannock County Sheriff's Office also participate in the countywide initiative. Currently there are 575 McGruff Houses in this program. "McGruff House plays a significant role in providing for the safety of the children in our community," said Police Chief Edward Guthrie of Pocatello.
Plano, Texas: The Plano Police Department began its program in 1991 and have more than 900 McGruff Houses organized among the 38 local schools. They have consistently produced a model McGruff House program and recently translated some of the program materials in Spanish. The police department's Exemplary School program allows participating schools to earn points for each McGruff House volunteer participating within a school's attendance boundaries. To qualify for the program, a school needs generally one McGruff House participant for every 18 students. The police department reports that additional points can be earned by the school when they allow crime prevention officers from the police department to conduct McGruff House training for students at the school. A school can lose points if it falls out of compliance with certain rules of the program. There are 18 Exemplary Schools in the Plano program. Each school receives a flag that is posted at the school identifying it as an exemplary participant McGruff House program.
Kohler, Wisconsin: The Kohler Police Department has been involved in the McGruff House program since 1996. Patrol Officer Larry J. Leonhardt described it as "a very excellent program, with very good citizen input and cooperation." The Kohler Police Department and the Kohler PTA experience good success in getting residents to sign up and participate in the McGruff House program. The Kohler Police Department, in conjunction with the village's Department of Public Works, has begun placing metal signs announcing that Kohler is a McGruff House community on all main roadways to the village.
Olathe, Kansas: The Olathe McGruff House program administered by the Olathe Police Department began in 1992 and today comprises more than 500 McGruff Houses in 25 neighborhood school districts. The success of this program has been the partnership between the police department and the 31 local school volunteer coordinators. Each school identifies a local McGruff House program coordinator to administer the program with the police department. The Olathe Police Department's Web site features news articles and tips for McGruff House coordinators and parents about the McGruff House program and other family safety issues. "The McGruff House Program is a valuable asset to the Olathe Police Department," said Olathe Police Chief Janet Thiessen. "The program is a collaborative partnership between the police department, our school district and our community. McGruff Houses not only provide a safe haven for children on their way to and from school, but they provide an excellent means of warning neighborhoods about stranger danger threats. I strongly recommend the McGruff House program to every police department."
McGruff Truck Program The Olathe community had such a good experience with McGruff House that in 2003 the Olathe School District applied to become a participant in the McGruff Truck program. In 1986 a Utah-based utility company asked that their vehicles be identified as rolling McGruff Houses, and the McGruff Truck program was born. Today, fleet operators in other U.S. jurisdictions participate in the McGruff Truck program. In Olathe there are currently 34 vehicles with 60 employees.
The truck program uses trained drivers and their vehicles to assist children who find themselves in emergencies. The driver stops, goes to the child, identifies the problem, and calls the appropriate authorities for help. Law enforcement officials work with the participating companies and municipalities to organize and deliver the program. A key role for law enforcement is that of providing training for the drivers, company managers, and of course the children.
In January 1992 the Clark County School District in Las Vegas, Nevada, spearheaded a 23-member coalition of utility companies, law enforcement agencies, media representatives, and school employees to form a McGruff Truck youth watch coalition. Educational materials are distributed to teachers for use in their classrooms.
Bill Tullock, a crime prevention officer, is the Las Vegas Metro Police Department liaison with the countywide coalition. "Our coalition has been strong for the last several years, and we average seven to twelve incidents per year," Tullock said. "For that reason alone, we think it is a worthwhile program."
The coalition serves about 1.6 million people in the Las Vegas metro area. Most of the coalition partners have made the program part of their training curriculum for new drivers. "Some of those incidents don't necessarily involve children, and that's okay," said Tullock. "The population knows that the drivers are out there doing a public service while they attend to their work. It's valuable." The North Las Vegas Police Department, the Henderson Police Department, and the Clark County School District Police Department work together to make the McGruff Truck coalition a success.
There are more than 170 companies and municipalities participating in the McGruff Truck program nationwide. More than half of these programs are found in local municipalities and are coordinated by local law enforcement agencies. The McGruff Truck program provides one more way for the local community, partnering with law enforcement, to provide safer neighborhoods for its residents.
Becoming a Part of the Network Becoming a part of the McGruff House Network is easy and inexpensive. Interested parties need only to call the network at 801-486-8768 or 877-367-6646 and leave their contact information with a network representative, and specify whether they want information faxed or mailed. The application for a McGruff House kit is included with the information packet. After the local agency completes the application and returns it to the McGruff House Network, the agency receives a kit that includes camera-ready reproducible materials and a training DVD for children and program volunteers. There is a nominal fee for this kit.
McGruff House signs need to be ordered on law enforcement letterhead. Once the background checks on the prospective volunteers are successfully completed and the volunteer is accepted locally into the network, then the house signs can be distributed to those who meet the requirements. There is an annual renewal process based on the traditional school year, and police should conduct background checks of everyone in the home 18 years and older. Some agencies have even stricter guidelines regarding acceptance of the volunteers.
Safeguards have been built in for communities wishing to adopt the program. All educational material has been reviewed by the national McGruff House Network's legal representation in partnership with the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC). NCPC holds the trademark for McGruff the Crime Dog, and McGruff House Network uses the image under a program license agreement.
In summary, the McGruff House and McGruff Truck programs are effective crime prevention tools. We often say that if a suspicious character were to go down a certain street and see a McGruff House sign at a house, a Neighborhood Watch sign along the street, and maybe a police cruiser in the driveway of a home on that street, he will probably look for an easier target.
These programs also serve as a bridge between law enforcement and the public. In fact, the programs are an excellent way to develop the public's understanding that crime prevention is a community issue, and crime prevention is everyone's business. ■
From The Police Chief, vol. 73, no. 7, July 2006. Copyright held by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, 515 North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 USA.


text:
MOFET International Conference - Changing Reality through Education
- Startdate
- Monday 01 July 2013
- Enddate
- Thursday 04 July 2013
The conference will be held in the summer of 2013 (July 1-4) under the joint auspices of the Ministry of Education, The David Yellin Academic College of Education, Jerusalem, and The MOFET Institute, Tel Aviv, Israel.
The conference title reflects the public discourse in Israel and the world at large in the wake of demands for social justice and equality. The aim of the conference is to bolster awareness of the role played by good education and excellent teachers in bringing about the desired social change.
The pre-conference (July 1, 2013) and the opening ceremony in the evening will be held at The David Yellin Academic College of Education, which will be celebrating its centenary. On Tuesday and Wednesday (July 2-3, 2013), the conference will take place at The David Yellin Academic College of Education, and on Thursday (July 4, 2013), in addition to the conference sessions, there will be a festive closing ceremony at The MOFET Institute.
The conference will reflect the public discourse in Israel and the world at large in the wake of demands for social justice and equality. This call for social reform is accompanied by a growing awareness of the devaluation in the status of public education and teacher education. Accelerated globalization, fueled by technology and a combination of economic and political forces, all impact on society's perception of the roles of education and the educator. Extensive reforms and advances in education seek to professionalize those involved in teaching. The resulting challenges facing teacher education, teacher educators, and the teachers themselves, are becoming increasingly complex.
The conference aims to provide a forum for researchers, educators and teacher educators to address these issues.
The conference will focus on the role of education in leading social change, based on the premise that education embodies an unequaled potential for the advancement of the individual and society.
The conference will center around two main themes:
- Educators and their influence on learners
- The interaction between society and education
Conference website: www2.kenes.com/davidyellin_en/pages/home.aspx
Conference Secretariat: firstname.lastname@example.com
Back to the Agenda

subset: commoncrawl


text:
How to Get Your Records
(Page 2 of 2 of Getting Your Medical Records: Information on Rights, Procedures, and Denials)
Although states and medical providers vary on the procedure you need to follow in requesting medical records, it's usually safest to do the following:
- Contact the medical provider and find out where the request should be sent. Some providers use third-party services to maintain and copy patients' medical records. Other providers have specific offices or personnel dedicated to medical record requests. The process will be quicker if you send your request to the right location right off the bat.
- Make the request in writing.
- Include your name, address, telephone number, email address, date of birth, and medical record number, if you know it (this is not the same as your invoice number). Some providers will request your social security number.
- Fill out a release form. This step is required by most medical providers. Ask the provider to send the form to you, or see if it's available online. You can also offer to stop by the office to pick up a copy of the form.
- Specify whether you want to view the originals, get copies, or both.
Specify Which Records You Want
When it comes to identifying which medical records you want, you can be general or specific. Sometimes, patients want their entire medical file. But if youâve seen the doctor over a long period of time and don't want to pay for copies of every immunization and preventative visit for the last 20 years, it might make sense to specify which part of the record you want.
You can narrow your request by specifying records that cover treatment over a certain time period or for a certain medical condition. You can also specify whether you want MRI films and reports, X-ray films and reports, prescriptions, lab tests and evaluations, billing records and receipts, pathology reports, admitting records, emergency room records, anesthesiologist records, treatment notes, vaccination records, and anything else you think you may need.
Request Records From Third-Party Providers
Once you get your medical records, you may notice they include reports from third-party providers, like specialists or radiologists. The documents from the third-party provider are what your doctor received, but they may not constitute all the medical records that the third-party provider's office has on you. If you need more information from the third-party provider, make a separate medical record request to that provider.
Pay for the Records
HIPAA allows providers to charge for "reasonable costs" in copying your medical records. State laws often put limits on these charges, although many providers charge less than the limit (or nothing at all in some cases). Ask the medical provider how much the charges will be.
Many medical providers require payment before turning over the records. But that doesn't necessarily mean you'll be required to pay any outstanding medical bills before you can get copies of your records.
What to Do if You Are Denied Records or the Records Are Not Complete
Sometimes, something appears to be missing from your medical records. Most often, this is due to a mistake or honest oversight, and getting the right information merely requires a follow-up written inquiry.
But some health care advocates claim that certain hospitals and medical providers make it difficult for patients to get medical records when a medical malpractice lawsuit is involved. If you believe that a hospital or other provider has failed to turn over medical information that may be key to a malpractice claim, you have several courses of action to consider:
- Contact the Office of Civil Rights at the Department of Human and Health Services at 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201, (866) 627-7748. Visit them online at www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/.
- File a complaint with your state's medical board. But if you plan to file a lawsuit, remember to be conscious of the time this might take and how that could affect your case. One study found that medical boards took, on average, 2.6 years to investigate complaints.
- Contact a personal injury lawyer.
If a provider refuses to give you with a copy of your medical records -- and if the provider doesnât give you an explanation or if you don't agree with the decision to withhold records -- you can also pursue the options listed above to challenge the denial of your request.
Once you have your medical records, you may be ready to visit a personal injury attorney. For help on choosing a good personal injury attorney, read Nolo's article Finding a Personal Injury Lawyer. You can also use Nolo's Lawyer Directory to find a Personal Injury Lawyer in your area.
1 | 2
Talk to a Personal Injury Lawyer
Need a lawyer? Start here.
How It Works
- Briefly tell us about your case
- Provide your contact information
- Connect with local attorneys


text:
- Text Size:
- ASmall Text
- AMedium Text
- ALarge Text
Crews quickly knocked out a commercial fire they were worried was going to spiral out of control Thursday morning, officials said.
Residents called 911 a little after 4 a.m. when a business in the 3400 block of the Interstate 35 Service Road, near 29th Street, went up in flames. Firefighters had to cut a lock on a gate surrounding the business, but say it only slowed them down a few seconds.
Engine companies initially called for backup, worried about the size of the building and the close proximity of other buildings.
However, crews were able to knock out the fire within 15 minutes. Officials say there was oil-field equipment inside the building. The building is salvageable, and a dollar amount of damage is unknown pending an investigation.
No one was at the business when the fire broke out, and no one was injured. Crews are working out to find out what caused the fire.


text:
Research News
Research News
New genetic test to diagnose highly lethal form of prostate cancer enters commercial development; may lead to increased survival
May 23, 2013 -- The occurrence of a rare and highly aggressive form of prostate cancer known as neuroendocrine prostate cancer (NEPC) is increasing. While over 90 percent of malignant prostate cancers occur in the form of adenocarcinoma and have very high cure rates, even those cancers harbor small numbers of neuroendocrine tumor cells. The use of hormone therapy to treat prostate adenocarcinoma increases the number of neuroendocrine cancer cells within a tumor. Prostate cancers that have progressed to a treatment-resistance state contain large numbers of these neuroendocrine cancer cells. Once a prostate cancer converts to NEPC, the patient's prognosis is poor with average survival times of less than one year. There is no effective treatment for NEPC, partly because this form of the disease is so poorly understood and difficult to diagnose.
This week Empire Genomics announced their partnership with Prostate Cancer Foundation funded researchers Drs. Himisha Beltran and Dr. Mark Rubin of Cornell University to develop a clinical test to assist in the diagnosis of NEPC. They plan to bring the test to market in the coming year. The ability to accurately diagnose which men and how many men have NEPC is expected to lead to better treatments and novel therapeutics. (Because many men with adenocarcinoma convert to NEPC long after original biopsy(s) has been performed, many cases of NEPC go undetected.) Once a more definitive population of men with NEPC is identified, drugs can be tested against this form of cancer in that subset of men.
The test that Beltran, Rubin and Empire Genomics are collaborating on will use a novel DNA biomarker to detect NEPC. The test finds an aberration—increased copy number—in the aurora kinase A gene.
Anthony Johnson, CEO of Empire Genomics says that his company plans to join forces with pharmaceutical companies to aid in the selection of men with NEPC for clinical trials.
"The Prostate Cancer Foundation is dedicated to better understanding and curing this disease. This genetic biomarker was discovered in part through PCF funding," said Howard Soule, chief science officer of PCF.
Back to Research and Therapeutics
Print |


text:
We're tracking several stories today including an overnight shooting, new rules for the morning after pill and two preschoolers walking away from a church day care.
No email address was supplied by
To complete your registration on this site, please supply an address.
Please confirm or modify the email address to which you will have subscription offers sent.
For a more personalized experience, please supply the following optional information.


text:
Original Big Seven Mother's Day Parade
Sunday, May 11, 2014 6:48 PM
Inappropriate photo? Alert us.
Ja'Quan Matthews, 9, dances with the Original Big Seven Junior Steppers during the Original Seven's 18th Annual Mothers Day Parade on May 11, 2014. (Photo by Kathleen Flynn, NOLA.com l The Times-Picayune)
Related articles
- A year later after the Mother's Day shooting, the 7th Ward marches forward May 11, 2014, 6:28 PM


text:
It's the NBA offseason and many players are doing what they can to stay in shape as the upcoming season inches closer.
Take San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan who is making the most of his free time and incorporating mixed martial arts in his offseason training regiment.
Check out this photo of No. 21 training in the offseason and by the looks of this photo, it seems he is ready to defend the Spurs' title.
(h/t MVP Texas)


text:
We are pleased to have Philip Athans as one of our instructors. He is a bestselling author in the fantasy genre. Philip has vast experience with getting fiction published.
From Philip's website:
Though he wrote his first novel in 1985, he published his first, Baldur's Gate, in 1998 and has gone on to publish a whole bunch more: Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn, In Fluid Silence (as G.W. Tirpa), The Savage Caves and The Death Ray (as T.H. Lain), Annihilation, which got him his own place on the coveted New York Times best sellers list in the summer of 2004, The Watercourse Trilogy (Whisper of Waves, Lies of Light, and Scream of Stone), 2008's A Reader's Guide to R.A. Salvatore's The Legend of Drizzt, a detailed, illustrated guide to the FORGOTTEN REALMS line's best-selling series, The Guide to Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction, released in 2010 by Adams Media, and the e-book releases Completely Broken, The Haunting of Dragon's Cliff (with Mel Odom, first in the new sword & sorcery series Arron of the Black Forest), the anthology Tales From The Fathomless Abyss, the first in a new shared-world fantasy series featuring stories by Mike Resnick & Brad R. Torgersen, Jay Lake, Mel Odom, J.M. McDermott, and Cat Rambo. The first Fathomless Abyss novella, Devils of the Endless Deep was released in June 2012. Look for his short story "The City is Theris" in the WARHAMMER anthology Age of Legend. And How to Start Your Own Religion (from Adams Media) is on sale now, too.
Join Philip Athans for two classes that will punch up your writing style:
Learn the secrets of writing fast paced and entertaining fiction. More . . .
Learn how to create fantasy and science fiction worlds that will compel your stories. More . . .
To learn more about Philip check out his blog.


text:
We do website
We provide customized, professional Web design packages that allow you to have a professional website design worthy of representing your company.
We do branding
Your brand is an ecosystem powered by all the things you represent – from your core values to the way you interact with your customers and communities to the form and function that exists within your design.
We do Support
Our Customer Support team is ready to help. Email us. We'll do our best to respond within 24 hours.


text:
The recording of my first CD "Senses" is finished and I am almost ready to share it. I need your support to help create the cover.
28 backers pledged $860 to help bring this project to life.
Successfully raised $860 with 28 backers
Would You Believe? Video
I wanted to post an update also and say thank you to Aaron Robertson who directed the music video. After 20 takes, I forgot to mention him in the video... Read more
Wow, everyone! I am so amazed by all of your generous support! In less than 24 hours we raised the money to have the CD covers... Read more
Project launched


text:
Adam Winkler: In Affirmative-Action Case, History of 14th Amendment Is InconvenientRoundup: Historians' Take
Adam Winkler is a constitutional-law professor at UCLA.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday (PDF) in a potentially landmark case that could spell the end of race-based affirmative action in higher education. The case involves a challenge to the University of Texas's admissions policy that makes race one relevant factor—along with the usual assortment of other criteria, like SAT score, grade-point average, being a legacy, and skills such as playing football or the tuba. Abigail Fisher, a white applicant who was denied admission, claims that UT's policy violates the 14th Amendment, which guarantees the "equal protection of the laws."
Judging from the justices' comments at oral arguments—which, lest we forget, can be misleading—her prospects of winning look quite good.
Although the Supreme Court upheld the use of race as an admissions factor less than a decade ago, the current conservatives on the court were dismissive of the rationale used in that case. Chief Justice John Roberts suggested UT's effort to seek a "critical mass" of minority students was unworkable; Justice Antonin Scalia said Fisher "was not treated fairly"; and Justice Samuel Alito suggested that UT's policy privileges successful minorities over the interests of whites "whose parents are absolutely average in terms of education and income."...
comments powered by Disqus
- Unilateral U.S. nuclear pullback in 1991 matched by rapid Soviet cuts
- More Historians Come Out for Trump
- History lesson horrifies parent: Blacks used to have 'strong work ethic' during slavery
- Philippines President Compares Himself To Hitler in Anti-Crime Rant
- U.S. Extradites Baltimore Professor to Rwanda to Stand Trial for Genocide


text:
Left Masthead
September 27, 2016
'Left, Right & Center': Same-Sex Marriage and the Immigration Speed Bump
Posted on Mar 29, 2013
Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and the other "Left, Right & Center" panelists discuss same-sex marriage as the issue moves to the Supreme Court. Will the justices' decision be sweeping? The dramatic shift in public opinion on the topic may be reflected in the Republican Party's repositioning, but pollster Nate Silver says only 25 percent of the GOP supports gay marriage. Scheer cheers the Republicans' re-evaluation and laments the Democrats' ideology shift in the '90s.
The debate continues into immigration policy. Will labor and business groups be able to resolve differences over a guest worker program?
Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics at USC, sits in for Matt Miller, moderating from the center. Scheer is on the left and Matthew Continetti, editor of The Washington Free Beacon, brings the view from the right.
—Adapted for KCRW by Alexander Reed Kelly.
Square, Site wide
New and Improved Comments
If you have trouble leaving a comment, review this help page. Still having problems? Let us know. If you find yourself moderated, take a moment to review our comment policy.
Join the conversation
Load Comments


text:
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
In a time of crisis or emergency, these guys are your best friends.
Being a paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician can be a rewarding and exciting career choice, according to Chris Esdorn with Berkeley County Emergency Medical Service, but it can be a demanding job as well.
Also, to correct a common miscoonception, an EMT and a paramedic are not the same.
Thinking militarily, the difference between an EMT and paramedic can be compared to the different between a private and a captain.
"Research indicates EMS providers love the work they do, are committed to patient care, enjoy the education, the teamwork part of work life," he said. "Mental stability, physical fitness and remaining calm during the storm of activities one faces as an EMT are important attributes of EMS professionals."
While the EMT is often used as an entry portal for other health care professions, according to Esdorn, the Emergency Medical Service can be an enjoyable and rewarding life's work, as long as you're qualified.
"Typically, persons interested in EMS must take and pass an EMT education course, and not have a criminal background," he said. "The majority of EMTs are paid ambulance personnel and work for county agencies or private ambulance services."
Emergency Medical personnel have designations or titles based upon the amount of education and scope of care they provide to patients. According to Esdorn, the National EMS Scope of Practice Model has four levels of EMS care.
The Emergency Medical Responder requires approximately 58 hours of education.
"These first responders support EMTs and paramedics in the field by providing basic first aid for soft tissue and bone injuries, and assisting in childbirth," Esdorn said. "These are the fire department roles. They also receive special training in moving and transporting patients."
A certified first responder must be distinguished from the generic term, Esdorn added. A "first responder," refers to the medical service provider who arrives first at the scene of an accident or emergency.
An Emergency Medical Technician requires approximately 180 hours of education.
EMT-Bs are allowed to administer medications previously prescribed to patients, and to perform non-invasive procedures such as supplemental oxygen administration, positive pressure ventilation with an Ambu bag, bleeding control and splinting to include immobilizing patients who may have spinal injuries. Specific protocols vary from state to state.
An Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) requires approximately 150 additional hours of education on top of the original 180 hours required for an EMT.
"An AEMT has more advanced training in emergency assessment, and is permitted to perform basic invasive procedures including starting IVs, administering intravenous drips, and inserting certain types of airways," Esdorn said. "They are also allowed to administer medications to control dangerously irregular heart rhythms, and to perform follow-up cardiac monitoring, as well as to perform invasive procedures such as the decompression of potentially life-threatening pockets of air or fluid in the body."
The paramedic requires 1,200 of accredited education, and provide the most advanced care of all EMS professionals. According to Esdorn, all the training is accumulative.
"To become a Paramedic a person must first be an EMT," he said. "A Paramedic's education is accredited by the Commission on Allied Health Education Accreditation."
This curriculum includes several areas of study from allergy and immunology, gynecology and obstetrics to cardio-pulmonary care.
"Along with these areas of study we must know our state standard drug list, which includes a total of 96 drugs," Esdorn said. "This also goes along with 120 different state mandated emergency medical procedures."
After completing their EMS education, individuals desiring to obtain a license to provide that care in their state often obtain National EMS Certification.
National EMS Certification is delivered by the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) and is available in all 50 States. Currently 46 states, the District of Columbia and military branches including the Army and Air Force require successful completion of the National EMS Certification exam as part of their initial licensure process.
"The primary purpose of National EMS Certification is to protect the public by assuring EMS providers can safely and effectively practice at the entry-level, Esdorn said. "No EMS provider can work with National EMS Certification alone; all must also possess a state license to work."
While Berkeley County EMS is currently accepting applications for part-time positions only, Esdorn said interested individuals are encouraged to apply.
"In this profession the turnover rate is high," he said. "People will come and then find opportunities elsewhere."
For more information on applying for a position with Berkeley County EMS, visit the Berkeley County website at www.berkeleycountysc.gov.
© 2016 The Berkeley Independent an Evening Post Industries company. All Rights Reserved.
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Parental Consent Form.


text:
A Recent Favorite:
Non Sequitur by Wiley Miller
- November 20, 2014
- From Beginning
- Previous feature
- Next feature
- Current
Recent Comments
Just wait until your father gets home and don't pretend like you can't hear me, I said get that frog out of your pocket
It is a shame that the majority of service members that protect our country have to be labeled like this. Those that act and behave like this should be punished, end of story. No means No and if you go past that point of no return, then no matter what your rank is, you deserve to be punished to the full extent of the law. Depicting all soldiers as rapists is like depicting all soldiers as baby killers like they were called in the Vietnam War. Also that would make all Politicians liars and cheaters on their wives.
You can never give Democracy to someone. They have to fight for it themselves. The current president has been in office for 2 and one half years and we are still bleeding soldiers and losing the youth and future of America over there. Stop the insanity and get out now.
Cut spending, 4 or 8 years in Congess and then you are out for good with no Pension at all. Pay into a 401K like they want the Military to do. See how quickly they fold on that idea. That would help pay down the debt for sure.
Excellent support for those who fought and served out country. I salute you!


text:
1.(n)The semiclear reddish fluid that oozes from the pore of a freshly popped pimple
Jenny: Mom! Taylor left pimp juice all over the mirror again!
Beküldő: Pimp Masta' C Fly Beautiful 2006. július 7.
the one and only definition: MY MACHINE
see WWW.MYMACHINEMUSIC.COM
Beküldő: Street Team 2005. március 21.
1. The white stuff that comes ut of your penis after a prostitute gives you a hand job.
2. A tooth rotting "energy" drink by punk ass "rapper" Nelly.
2. A tooth rotting "energy" drink by punk ass "rapper" Nelly.
1. Hey baby, you wanna help a nigga make some pimp juice?
2. Look at that wanksta spending $1.99 on that nasty ass Pimp Juice.
2. Look at that wanksta spending $1.99 on that nasty ass Pimp Juice.
Beküldő: Z Unit 2004. augusztus 20.
when i just got done bangin my girl and shes layin there and says "Oh my God, I can't even move " , Thats cause you've just been served the Pimp Juice - Deal with it. Ahaa
Beküldő: T-BONE 2003. április 22.
Anything that a person got that make otha people want them(money,looks,cars,money,body,etc.)
"He was checkin me 4 my pimp juice"
Beküldő: MURKASLOB63 2003. október 21.
it is simply the juice (spunk, sperm, cum) which comes out of a pimps cock, not pimp meaning someone who sells girls but pimp as in someone who dresses well, has money, goes vip and fucks a lot
i got the pimpjuice laydees
Beküldő: lolly 2004. november 23.
when you're actually being a true pimp and others think so too
When a wigger is finally acting truly black
Beküldő: Susan George 2005. március 25.


text:
MIAMI - A brutal form of dog fighting is starting to become a trend in South Florida neighborhoods. Investigators know it's happening, but they are having a difficult time stopping it.
The scars on the dog's face tell the story of where he's been -- locked in the dark trunk of a car with another fighting dog. Both are given two choices: attack and kill, or die trying.
"It's absurd. It's one of the most absurd ridiculous things I've ever heard," said Franco Sicheri of Balance Paws.
Miami-Dade Animal Services pulled several dogs and puppies out of a backyard in Goulds after an anonymous caller told investigators about the dog fighting -- specifically the barbaric animal abuse called trunking.
"They're just stuffing dogs in the trunk allowing them to kill each other," Sicheri said.
By the time officers rescued the pups, some were bleeding, others had broken bones and scars covering their faces and bodies.
Local 10 showed one of the neighbors a picture of one of the most injured dogs -- one with a hole in his face.
"Oh, that's Donnie," said Naida, who would not give us her last name. "Yes, that Donnie. Oh, my God," she said when told how the dog had gotten injured.
Naida said she's afraid for her lift, and because of that, wouldn't give information about her neighbor. But she did say she heard the dogs fighting.
Everyone else Local 10 spoke with denied knowing anything.
"There wasn't no dog fighting," said one man behind closed doors.
"So what happened to them?" Local 10 asked.
"I don't know," he said.
The world of trunking is so secretive and so hard to detect, not a single person in Miami-Dade County has been convicted of the crime. That's because it's impossible to notice two dogs fighting in a trunk when the music is blaring from the car's speakers.
Dahlia Canes of the Miami Coalition Against Breed Specific Legislation is a dog expert. She says the signs of trunking are subtle, but visible in the dogs who have been used for this abusive practice.
"They're a little bit shy of people because of the way you put the dogs in the trunk and shut them in the dark," she said.
Some dogs automatically tense up around other dogs.
Canes says it isn't natural behavior for this breed.
"Even this dog in particular," says Sicheri regarding one of the abused dogs, "He isn't a mean dog. He's actually scared of other dogs."
And that is perhaps the most heartbreaking part of it all.
"You're so happy," says the veterinarian as she holds down a dog to clean his open wounds, the dog's tail wagging the entire time.
It's proof that even after all of the abuse they've endured, these dogs are desperate for love.
Miami-Dade Commissioner Jose Pepe Diaz is working on legislation that would make trunking a first-degree felony -- on par with murder. Diaz says that if a person can abuse a dog, they can easily do the same to a human being.
Copyright 2013 by Local10.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


text:
The upcoming USC Aiken Sports Auction Plus not only is a great way for fans of the program to benefit the athleticw department, but its also a neat way to pick up some unique Christmas gifts.
The auction, which will take place on Friday and will start with music and a silent auction at 6 p.m., will feature more than 200 items. Included among them are an autographed Nolan Ryan jersey, a trip to Myrtle Beach for a week, a Big Green Egg, a fully-loaded USC Gamecock painted golf cart and much more.
I think that this years auction will be no different than what weve done in the past, USCA athletic director Randy Warrick said. Its a fun time and everyone who comes will enjoy themselves. We have a lot of nice items and weve got something for everyone.
Tickets to the auction are $50, or $350 for a table of eight. Dinner will also be served around 7:15 p.m. and there will also be an open bar available.
It is a really fun time and it is an awesome event and a great way to meet new people, USCA assistant athletic director Brian Hand said. You cant beat this for taking your wife or girlfriend on a nice night out. Maybe youll even get something for someone on your Christmas list. But the most important thing is that it all goes back to helping USCA athletics and thats what its all about.
The auction takes place every two years with Warrick remembering that it started some time in the early 90s. Hand estimates that the auction will bring in between $10,000 to $15,000.
This year in particular the auction will be a good fundraiser for us, Warrick said. We always use it as a major fundraiser for the athletic department, but this year with funds being as tight as they are it is more important that we have a good auction this year. Weve worked very hard to get the word out about the auction, to get a lot of very nice auction items and hopefully it will be a big success for us.
Scott Rodgers is a graduate of Alvernia University and a staff writer at the Aiken Standard.
USCA Sports Auction Plus
Friday, Dec. 14
Doors open at 6 p.m., auction set to begin at 9 p.m.
Tickets: $50 ($350 for a table of eight), none will be sold at the door
For more information: call 641-3486


text:
Speech for dynamic spectrum access forum, Brussels
7 March 2012
By Ed Richards
Chief Executive, Ofcom
Speech for dynamic spectrum access forum, Brussels
- Dynamic spectrum access has been discussed, debated and researched for the last two decades, from software radio, to cognitive radio, to geolocation.
- In the past, technological constraints have held back the development of this approach. That is no longer the case. The constraints are now essentially of regulation and policy.
- In other words, the introduction of dynamic spectrum access now lies in our hands.
- On its own this would be a compelling enough reason to move ahead. But the impetus is greater still.
- At the same time as the technological constraints have fallen away, the need for much more efficient spectrum use has intensified sharply as the demand for more wireless data has boomed.
- Taken together, the grounds for moving the vision of dynamic spectrum access from academia to implementation are now very powerful.
- And the case for swift action is strong. The lead time involved in what would be an important shift in policy are not short - even if we started today, consumers will not feel the very significant potential benefits for some time. But the emerging and intensifying demand for wireless data is such, I believe, that we do not enjoy the luxury of a more gradual approach.
- I want to suggest to you today that we now need a common and co-ordinated approach to this increasingly vital area, starting with TV white space devices but ultimately looking to establish dynamic spectrum access much more widely.
- As we do, I will argue that we need to be decisive and even bold, which means thinking creatively about our current spectrum management approaches.
- Regulators and policy-makers now have to establish a clear shift towards dynamic spectrum access, promoting the huge potential for innovation to which markets can respond.
- In moving toward implementation, we need a timely definition of an appropriate regulatory framework and industry standards to ensure we enable innovative new access to our spectrum in a way that safeguards other uses.
The vision - why it is important, and why it hasn't taken hold
- As I've already mentioned, the idea of more dynamic access is not new.
- Myriad conferences, papers, academic research, and EU framework projects over the last two decades demonstrate a consensus in favour of exploiting proven and new technology to deliver more efficient use from our finite and increasingly contended spectrum resource.
- Why then, should we consider this to be so important now?
- If you have made it through today without a graph showing exponential demand for mobile data, then I would be very surprised.
- These forecasts have become almost a cliché, but like many clichés they convey an important truth. Although the variation in forecasts is wide, the demand for mobile data is increasing rapidly and is set to increase much further over the next decade.
- Research commissioned by Ofcom shows that even if the release of current spectrum such as 2.6GHz and 800 MHz, and the release of much of the promised government public sector spectrum holdings all go ahead as planned, even the most conservative forecast for demand will outstrip supply.
- As we move to more efficient standards such as LTE, we may find ways to address this mismatch, if only partially. There will still be a real spectrum crunch and European consumers as a whole will lose out unless we find new ways to meet demand.
Benefits and safeguards
- Why, then, does dynamic access offer such an important potential solution?
- A key consideration is one of flexibility, especially for international harmonisation of spectrum bands.
- This is often a major hurdle. It takes a long time for allocations through WRCs.
- Devices don't get made until this process is complete and there is regulatory certainty. Dynamic spectrum access offers a long-term solution to this by making it viable to develop devices capable of covering much broader bands for operation in different national markets.
- At the same time the use of white spaces allows more spectrum to be used and in a more flexible manner.
- By using white space database technologies, different countries can choose to allow low-power access to different bands of spectrum.
- In the UK, for instance, we are considering allowing access over 500-800MHz, while Germany may choose 500-600MHz. Databases can cope with this variation.
- In turn, this also means that different policies can be adopted by national regulators to protect spectrum allocations defined by national public policies. The UK, for example, will protect DTT and PMSE use. Others may have differing positions. These can be accommodated and can vary through time, using databases.
- Another important benefit is that it enables license exemption to be considered with greater confidence. Regulators are inhibited from exemption as it makes later reclamation and band clearance difficult. This means that licence exemption may not go ahead even when there are clear benefits to doing so.
- With white space databases that is less of a one-way bet.
- The model we are pushing in the UK is for the regulator to control the white space device transmit power. If harmful interference occurs we can turn down the power.
- This approach means we avoid disruption to existing users. And as receivers improve over the years, so will confidence in the technology.
Rationale for moving ahead with TV white spaces
- With substantial benefits and with comprehensive safeguards against interference, it makes sense to push ahead.
- Enabling access to the TV whitespaces in the UK is where we want to start. In the short term, we think this could produce some very exciting innovations, while also making use of prime spectrum that would otherwise lay fallow.
- Prime examples of services include:
- rural broadband, where the enhanced radio propagation at UHF allows cost-effective provision of wireless internet to remote areas.
- machine-to-machine communications, where data can be collected wirelessly from sensors; for example, for automatic reading of gas, water or electricity meters.
- in-home Wi-Fi type networks, where good radio propagation through walls at UHF frequencies is again helpful.
- And there is significant interest from industry, such as MicroSoft, Sky and BT.
- As important in its own terms as this is, we also see TV white spaces as an important stepping stone in realising the much bigger, long-term benefits of this technology, by:
- Unambiguously establishing its viability
- Demonstrating the possibilities of improved spectrum use and a more flexible spectrum map
- Setting out an enabling regulatory regime
- And developing robust standards
- By enabling TV white space devices in the UK we aim to show the potential of the technology. To fully realise the benefits of dynamic spectrum access, however, we need collective European commitment to support it further.
- Without this, it will be difficult to gain the necessary economies of scale for the production of white space devices.
What should we do?
- Moving forward in this way will not be easy.
- As regulators, we are used to, and even perhaps comfortable with, an international framework that in lots of ways works well, but which can never be accused of being speedy or responsive.
- Secondly, we are still overwhelmingly operating in an environment in which spectrum is traditionally parcelled up, allocated, licensed - and in some circumstances, not heavily used.
- Because of the patchwork way in which rights have been assigned, we do not have the option of throwing away the spectrum map and starting again with a clean sheet of paper.
- We need to work with what we've got and develop new ways to maximise spectrum use and the benefits that use brings.
- Since its inception, Ofcom has adopted a strategy of enabling market forces and liberalisation to address this issue.
- But spectrum is not a perfect market, and there is a need for parallel strategies to drive innovation and free up more use.
- For example, we need low barriers to entry for innovation. The best example is the unprecedented success of WiFi. It is zero cost, unlicensed spectrum, rather than a conventional market mechanism, but it now carries most of the world's mobile data.
- We need to look at solutions like dynamic spectrum access alongside the use of market mechanisms.
- The US has so far led the way in enabling access to TV white spaces. Different European countries have different constraints in their TV bands, but that should not stop us from catching up and even overtaking developments in the US.
- Over the past two years we have been working with other national regulators in CEPT to develop the right regulatory requirements for database-assisted access to TV white spaces.
- It is important for CEPT to focus on issues relating to the "interfaces" between databases and devices, rather than details of how databases are implemented.
- As I've mentioned already, one of the strengths here is that different member states can implement the databases to suit their national circumstances.
- We are greatly encouraged by the European Commission's stance and activities over the past few months in issuing a mandate for ETSI to create European harmonised standards for cognitive and software-defined radios. We are particularly encouraged that the EC mandate includes work specifically related to database-assisted access to TV white spaces.
- Parallel to that, we are working with stakeholders to ensure that appropriate regulatory requirements are incorporated into the future harmonised standards.
- Enabling TV white spaces is a stepping stone to potentially enabling access to white spaces in other bands and to further dynamic spectrum access methods, including database-assisted spectrum access, cognitive sensing, dynamic licensed & exempt.
- In this, protecting against harmful interference is still critical. Particularly at this time where this technology is relatively new and networks and devices are not yet widely deployed. But, at this stage it is also critical that we get the technology out there and have a controlled launch of these devices.
- Technology in this area, as in other areas, is moving forwards at a fast pace. But we should also be confident in the groundwork that has been established. The science is clear; the technology is in many areas already there and continues to improve quickly. So there is a significant opportunity here that we need to grasp.
- The technology for more dynamic spectrum access has come of age without being exploited fully. At the same time, consumer demand for services has exposed the limitations of the current arrangements.
- It is time to make progress on these issues. It is now up to regulators and policy makers to provide the means to unleash the innovative potential of dynamic spectrum access and, in doing so, play an important part in tackling the spectrum crunch.


text:
Riva Lehrer
University of Cincinnati, School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Exhibitions: Gescheidle Gallery, Chicago; Susan Cummins Gallery, San Francisco; College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL; Lyons Wier Gallery, Chicago; Notre Dame University, IN; Artemisia Gallery, Chicago; United Nations, NY; Frye Museum, Seattle; Chicago Cultural Center; Cummins Gallery, Mill Valley, CA. Publications: The Perception of Appearance; eMotion Pictures: An Exhibition of Orthopedics in Art; Lesbian Art in America; The Chicago Art Scene Feminist Studies; New American Painting; Art and Healing. Awards: CAAP Grant, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs; Illinois.
Disclaimer: All work represents the views of the INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS & AUTHORS who created them, and are not those of the school or museum of the Art Institute.


text:
Lawyer worked abuse case
Won a large settlement from Boston abuser
January 17, 2013
In 2002, Mitchell Garabedian obtained a $10 million settlement for 86 victims or survivors of the Rev. John J....
As many victims and pedophiles involved molestation seems to be Catholic Church policy!
2 Agrees | 0 Disagrees | Report Abuse »
65 mill for 542 victims and thats not all of them .PRAY PAY AND OBEY . At the end of all this your paying to support gay men making victims of your kids.
3 Agrees | 0 Disagrees | Report Abuse »
Showing 2 of 2 comments


text:
Radiologic Technology Degree
As the population grows and ages, radiologic technologists will be in high demand. With age comes increased incidence of illness and injury, which often requires diagnostic imaging to plan a course for care. Diagnostic imaging is also used to monitor the progress of treatment, and with the increasing success of medical technologies in treating disease, even more diagnostic imaging will be needed. Employment is expected to increase much faster than the average for most occupations. Those with knowledge of more than one diagnostic imaging procedure will have the best opportunities.
MVCC's Radiologic Technology program prepares students to secure employment in the radiology field and/or to transfer with full junior-level status to a four-year institution in a related field of study. Students meeting the program's graduation requirements are eligible to apply to be licensed to practice in New York as well as to apply for certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). MVCC's Radiologic Technology program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
Program Information
Mission Statement, Goals & Student Learning Outcomes
•The primary mission of MVCC Radiologic Technology A.A.S. degree program is to educate diagnostic technologists who are professionally competent and certified to practice within the ARRT scope of practice, contribute to the imaging sciences, are committed to professional development through life-long learning, and meet the employment needs of the community. The program is committed to students' success by providing a quality curriculum and a diverse learning environment through partnerships with the health care community. The competency-based program requires a minimum number of clinical competencies and completion of all academic course work prior to graduation. The required clinical internship involves learning the art and science of medical radiography through demonstrations, case studies, and supervised practice of routine diagnostic procedures using state-of-the-art equipment throughout the entire two years of education. Eligibility requirements for ARRT certification in Radiography will - effective January 1, 2015 - call for candidates to have earned an associate degree from an accrediting agency recognized by the ARRT.
Radiologic Technology Student Clinical Experience
Radiologic Technology Admission Policies
Degree Information & Course List
MVCC Radiologic Technology Program Outcome Data
The first graduating class of Mohawk Valley Community College's Radiologic Technology A.A.S. Program was in May of 2014. The program will be able to provide the required five-year average data posting in 2018.
The following data was collected as part of the radiology program's assessment plan for the class of 2014. Ongoing assessment will continue to be reported on an annual basis.
|Graduate Performance
National Certification 1st Time Pass Rate
The number of students attempting/number of
|16/16 = 100%
Job Placement Rate within (2) Months
The number of students actively seeking
The remaining five graduates are enrolled in
11/11= 100%
Program Completion Rate
The number of students entering/number
16/16 = 100%
Academic Calendars
How to Apply to the Radiology Program
- Students that are new to MVCC need to submit a completed MVCC college admission application to the college Admission Office by March 1, including all official college or high school transcripts.
- OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES: Request a professional education credential evaluation report from an evaluation service [such as World Education Services (www.wes.org)]. Please request that an official copy of the report be sent to Mohawk Valley Community College, Office of Admissions.
- Minimum qualification: High school average of 83 OR a current overall college grade point average (GPA) of 2.80.
- Math: An SAT math score of 500 or higher OR an ACT math score of 19 or higher OR an appropriate math placement test score OR a grade of "C" or better in an MVCC MA090, MA091, MA110, MA108, MA115, or comparable mathematics course taken within seven years.
- Chemistry: High school chemistry with a lab or equivalent with a final grade of 70 or higher taken within seven years OR a grade of "C" or better in CH111 and CH112 or CH131 or equivalent taken within seven years.
- Biology: High school biology or equivalent with a final grade of 70 or higher taken within seven years OR a grade of "C" or better in a college biology course with a lab taken within seven years.
Additional Information & Resources
Radiologic Technology Scholarship Awards
Pamela Fess
Associate Dean
of Nursing & Allied Health
Utica Campus - Payne Hall
Room 348
Telephone - 315.792.5375


text:
Shop By CategoryShop mobgrip By Category
Shop By Catalog
Technical Information
Grip Tape Application
MOB Grip uses special pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA's) which get stronger and more permanent over time. Following these instructions insures the tape will stick to the skateboard immediately after installation and then slowly become even more permanent as each day passes. The special adhesive of Mob Grip, when properly applied to the skateboard, are stronger against peeling, delamination, chipping or curling/lifting when subjected to very cold or hot weather and temperatures.


text:
Stocks end day higher
Strong retail sales and a drop in oil prices outweighed concerns about an increase in labor costs and drove stocks higher Thursday.
April construction steady
Amarillo could see more than $300 million in construction activity in 2006 if the current pace continues, a city official said Wednesday.
Ware named vice chair of SMU board of trustees
Amarillo National Bank President Richard Ware II was elected vice chairman of Southern Methodist University's board of trustees Friday.
Hiring growth slows
Hiring slowed in April. Employers added 138,000 people to their payrolls, the slowest pace of job growth in six months.
And finally ...
EASTMAN KODAK said it was considering the sale of its health-imaging business after reporting $298 million in red ink for the first quarter - its sixth straight quarterly loss.
Get connected
Time to break out those business cards. More than 400 businesses will display their products and services Tuesday during the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce's BusinessConnection 2006 trade show at the Amarillo Civic Center.
Planning for a Pandemic
More than half of U.S. companies think there will be a global flu epidemic in the next two years.
Atmos posts results
Atmos Energy announced fiscal second quarter net income of $88.8 million, or $1.10 a share, on operating revenue of $2.03 billion. The results were down fractionally from the comparable period a year ago, when Atmos earned $88.5 million, or $1.11 a share, on $1.69 billion in revenue. The results beat Wall Street's expectations by a penny; shares rose 16 cents, to $27.41.
Business brewing
As construction crews break ground for a new Roaster's Coffee & Tea location in Southwest Amarillo, craftsmen in Florence, Italy, are finishing a state-of-the-art machine that will brew the shop's espresso drinks.
And finally ...
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE sank to a seven-month low as high gas prices made Americans anxious about the economy. The RBC CASH Index showed confidence at 67.1 in early May, down from 89.4 in April.
Crude closes below $70
Oil prices sank more than $2 a barrel for the second day Thursday, falling below $70 as traders focused on government data that showed gasoline supplies grew last week, reversing two months of declines.
Dow soars to six-year high
Wall Street barreled higher Friday, sending the Dow Jones industrials up 138 points to a six-year high after a report of modest job growth bolstered hopes that the Federal Reserve will end its interest rates hikes.
Oil prices rebound above $70 a barrel
Crude oil futures crept back above $70 a barrel after sinking more than $4 a barrel during the previous two sessions because U.S. government data showed an increase in gasoline supplies.
Wages, spending rise
The Labor Department said productivity - the amount an employee produces per hour - grew at an annual rate of 3.2 percent in the January-to-March quarter. Productivity had declined in the final quarter of 2005.
Frito-Lay cuts fat on some potato chips
PLANO - Frito-Lay Inc. says it's cutting about half the saturated fat from its Lay's and Ruffles potato chips by switching to sunflower oil for cooking.
Brown: Life insurance offers bargains
Yes, the cost of living keeps going up - if you have any doubts, drive into any gas station.
Moe's films spot
Moe's Southwest Grill is putting its own twist on Cinco De Mayo - for a good cause. On Friday, film crews were in Amarillo shooting a new commercial touting "Cinco De Moe's."
Sutton doesn't challenge drunken-driving charge
STILLWATER, OKLA. - Oklahoma State basketball coach Eddie Sutton pleaded no contest Friday to drunken-driving charges stemming from an accident in which his SUV swerved, collided with another vehicle and then hit a tree.
Big 12 Roundup: Texas rallies in the bottom of 7th to defeat the Jayhawks, 7-4
AUSTIN - Drew Stubbs' run-scoring single in the bottom of the seventh inning broke a 3-3 tie and helped lead Texas to a 7-4 win over Kansas on Friday night.
Red River Rivalry staying in Dallas
AUSTIN - The Red River Rivalry is staying in Dallas until 2010.
Amarillo Dusters vs. Arkansas Twisters Preview
Dusters hope to avenge loss to Arkansas
One thing stands out about the Arkansas Twisters, off to their best start in franchise history at 4-1 and atop the af2's National Conference Southwest Division.
UMC court refuses to hear case of gay denied membership
NASHVILLE, TENN. - The highest court in the United Methodist Church has refused to reconsider its earlier decision allowing a minister to deny a gay man church membership.
Churches reaching out to community while rebuilding worship houses
BAY ST. LOUIS, MISS. - The Rev. Edward Murphy wakes each day at 5 a.m., has Bible study, and within an hour is on the reconstruction site of hurricane-battered Shoreline Baptist Church.
Congregational Corner - Central Church of Christ
Central Church of Christ is a downtown congregation that takes its location seriously.
Church part of history
When Juliette Barnum and her husband, Steve, moved to Borger and got involved in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Adobe Walls Post 1789, she noticed there were no black veterans involved.
'Adventure Rabbi' takes to slopes to spread Judaism
COPPER MOUNTAIN, COLO. - Nothing about the rabbi's message was unusual: Moses and the burning bush and the congregation's need to stop and listen for God in their daily lives.
Haynes: Men's retreat changes things up
About 35 men ringed a meeting room at Hidden Falls Ranch church camp, the wind howling through a dark Palo Duro Canyon. A church leader in the middle of the room focused our attention on body and blood.
Heloise: Bird senses melancholy
DEAR HELOISE: I had an elderly friend who had a red-lored parrot. I used to help her with housework and took care of the parrot when she happened to be away.
Heloise: Hints help put together furniture
DEAR READERS: When you buy furniture that you need to put together, it can seem daunting to assemble all the parts. Following the diagrams and instructions can sometimes be a real challenge. Here are some hints to make the task a little easier:
Dear Abby: Skimpy outfit makes restaurant patron gag
DEAR ABBY: I need your input. Young women today are wearing low-rise pants, short tops and thong underwear. While my wife and I were dining at a restaurant the other night, a woman was sitting with her back to us. She kept leaning forward over the table to talk to her date, and when she did, her top went farther up and her pants crept down, exposing the top 3 inches of her posterior - with all that implies.
Dear Abby: Her man's web of stories gets tangled in the truth
DEAR ABBY: After being single for several years, I met the man of my dreams. "Chet" was everything I was searching for. We have become very close, and I'd trust him with my life. For nearly a year our relationship has been bliss. Chet seems to be completely devoted to me.
Dr. Peter Gott: Symptoms may be carpal tunnel
DEAR DR. GOTT: I am 88 years old and in good health. I do take one 20-milligram pill of Pravachol for my cholesterol, which is 151 at this writing.
Dr. Peter Gott: Good health extends into older years
DEAR DR. GOTT: I guess I'm an exception, but at 82 I am practically the same height as I was at 21. I milked cows as a kid and later supervised a dairy herd. I love milk, and even now I'll go through a gallon in about three days. Even so, I've always eaten food, which I consider healthy.
San Jac, Holy Cross athletes to compete in state meet
San Jacinto Christian Academy and Holy Cross will be represented today and Saturday at the Texas Association for Private and Parochial Schools Class 2A state track meet at Hart-Patterson Track Complex in Waco.
Region I H.S. Baseball Playoff Pairings
Sports Scene: Canadian's Culver inks with Trinity University
Canadian's Carlee Culver will continue her basketball career at San Antonio's Trinity University this fall. Culver, a two-time all state player, led the Lady Cats to the District 7-2A title this season and was named player of the year one season after leading her team to the state championship game.
H.S. Baseball Playoffs: Holliday eliminates S-F
Sanford-Fritch played Holliday close for four innings but saw its upset bid end with a 10-0 loss Friday night in a Class 2A bidistrict baseball game at Lubbock Christian High School.
Shamrock, Wellington to chase gold in state golf tournament
The Shamrock and Wellington girls' golf teams have pushed each this spring.
Playoff games involving area teams postponed, suspended
The Canyon-Littlefield 3A bidistrict baseball game scheduled for Friday was postponed because of rain.
Sports Scene: AHS track teams honor individual athletes
The Amarillo High track teams held their year-end banquet this week and honored athletes with individual awards.
State Meet Spotlight: Bushland gets first qualifier
Oh, the innocence of youth.
H.S. Baseball Playoff Capsules
Sandies back Black with 16-hit attack
Amarillo High pitcher Victor Black struck out nine and scattered eight hits during his complete-game winning performance against El Paso Montwood on Friday in a Class 5A bidistrict baseball opener of a best-of-three series.
Lahnert: Searching for victory No. 1
This was bound to happen sooner or later.
Clark's one-hitter leads Lady Harvesters
Nicole Clark tossed one-hit shutout, leading Pampa to a 10-0 win against El Paso Del Valle in Game 1 of a Class 4A best-of-three area-round softball playoff series at Ratliff Softball Complex in Odessa.
Sports Scene: Craddock, Thompson share Randall MVP
The Randall boys soccer team held its awards banquet Friday night, with Todd Thompson and J.J. Craddock sharing the team's Most Valuable Player honor.
Loss inspires Longhorns
Tonight, Caprock will make its first appearance in the baseball playoffs since 2000 thanks to a ... loss.
Matadors crush Harvesters
The Lubbock Estacado Matadors handed Marcus Limon a quick lead, and he put a muzzle on the Pampa Harvesters' bats.
Abilene Wylie ends Canyon season, 5-2
LUBBOCK - The Canyon softball team was frustrated Thursday night.
State Meet Spotlight: Persistence, patience paying off for Yosten
When Blake Yosten was in the sixth grade, on Good Friday in April 2000, to be exact, an accident on a four-wheeler seven miles west of Hereford left him with a broken neck and a broken scapula.
Lady Harvesters are on a roll
Pampa already accomplished one goal by collecting a district championship trophy. Today the Lady Harvesters start hunting for more gold accessories as they begin the playoffs against El Paso Del Valle.
A stacked deck
Owning nicknames of De La, Vicky Baby, Big Smooth and Rocket Man, one would think this quartet of Amarillo High teenagers might be thinking of forming a band.
Sports Scene: Broadhurst, Mason, Hoelting in TABC games
The Amarillo-area will be represented by a head coach and two players during tonight's Texas Association of Basketball Coaches All-Star games in San Antonio.
Texas MLB: Mussina, A-Rod power Yankees past Rangers
ARLINGTON - Mike Mussina allowed only three hits pitching into the eighth inning, Alex Rodriguez drove in three runs, and the New York Yankees held on for an 8-7 victory at Texas on Friday night that ended the Rangers' six-game winning streak.
Texas MLB: Astros drop Cards; Rangers roll to win
HOUSTON - Raising the ire of Brad Ausmus might have been just what Andy Pettitte needed.
Sports Scene: Kids, Inc. track meets for today postponed
All Kids, Inc. track meets scheduled for today have been postponed, Kids, Inc. executive director Jimmy Lackey announced.
It's time to get back in the pool
An estimated 85,000 to 90,000 people will visit Amarillo's four community pools this summer.
Review: Takacs horns in on perfection at ASO
No one can doubt that William Takacs, the Amarillo Symphony's principal trumpet, can play the horn.
Accident claims prison minister
Bill Brown, a local business owner and volunteer in the Kairos prison ministry, died in a vehicle accident at South Grand Street and Tower Drive on Thursday. He was 62.
Schools working to limit sugary drinks
High school students soon will have a choice of water, unsweetened juice or diet soda when they want to quench their thirst at school under new voluntary guidelines for the beverage industry.
School year may be pushed even later
AUSTIN - Summer vacation will end about a week later for Texas public school students if a proposal tentatively approved this week survives the remainder of the legislative process.
Do you know this person?
The Amarillo Police Department released this photo of a May 1 robber at the Bank of America, 3601 S. Washington. Police are asking for help identifying the suspect. Any tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 374-4400.
Lubbock man sentenced for taking photos of young girl
LUBBOCK - A Lubbock man was sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison Friday for producing child pornography after paying a girl to pose for pictures at an elementary school.
2 arrested, 467 pounds of pot seized
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers beat the odds Thursday and hit a jackpot of drugs worth more than $195,000 and two arrests.
Albuquerque mayor signs minimum-wage measure
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The minimum wage in Albuquerque would rise to $6.75 an hour next year under an ordinance signed by Mayor Martin Chavez.
Region has stakes in budget bill
The U.S. Senate on Thursday passed a controversial $109 billion emergency appropriations bill, which includes language that makes Texas Panhandle residents who suffered losses in March's devastating grass fires eligible to receive $611 million in federal wildfire recovery assistance.
Storms hit region
Morning fog thickened into pockets of annoying drizzle, needed rain and unwanted strong thunderstorms across the area Friday - a pattern that should continue today.
City retailer to host weekend pet adoption event
If you've got a hankering for a playful puppy or cuddly kitty to make your family complete, PetSmart, 2800 Soncy Road, will conduct its spring adoption weekend from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Suspended police chief says he's ready to come back
TULSA, OKLA. - With his suspension now in its fourth month, Police Chief Dave Been said he's ready to get back to work.
Tascosa stays in top 1,000 this year
Tascosa High School made its second appearance on Newsweek's list of the top 1,000 public U.S. schools.
Ones to Watch: Taylor Williams
Festival draws students to city
The Greater Southwest Music Festival competition continues today and Saturday at the Amarillo Civic Center, Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts and Amarillo College.
Bell, Pantex funding a part of defense spending bill
A $512.9 billion defense spending bill passed Wednesday by the House Armed Services Committee includes major funding for Bell Helicopter Textron Helicopter programs and the Pantex Plant.
Voters to decide on restaurant alcohol
Wetting your whistle will be easier in parts of Potter County if voters approve the sale of alcohol at restaurants.
Class Act: Amarillo High Technology Systems Class, May 2006
Earlier this semester, students in Amarillo High School's Technology Systems class created PowerPoint slide shows based upon teacher-suggested topics and on nursery rhymes. It was part of their required work in using appropriate design processes and techniques to develop or improve products or services in communication and technology.
APD to launch warrant sweep
Whether they've been forgotten or people have refused to pay them, they're jamming the municipal court logs.
City, college receive tax-freeze petitions
Whether to freeze taxes for senior citizens and people with disabilities will be up to Amarillo and college district voters if two petitions turned in Friday prove valid.
Fill the Boot: Firefighters to take to streets for donations
Attention drivers on Soncy, Coulter, Bell and Western streets this weekend: slow down and empty your pockets.
Clovis men arrested after cross-state drug sting
New Mexico authorities have launched an investigation after a Thursday drug bust led authorities on a 200-mile journey that netted two Clovis men's arrests, police said.
On the Edge of Common Sense: Young immigration marchers showing respect
Respeto. The Mexican Americans across the country are marching in the streets in defense of Mexicans who have crossed the border illegally to work in the land of opportunity.
Drug Trial: Hearing date moved in Rick Roach case
A hearing for former 31st District Attorney Rick Roach's upcoming drug trial originally scheduled for today has been reset, according to 84th District Judge William Smith's office.
Fill the boot
Doing his part to fight Muscular Dystrophy, Amarillo Fire Department firefighter Tim Gabel collects funds at Southwest 34th Avenue and Coulter Street on Friday in the departments annual "Fill the Boot" fundraising campaign.
Storm Damage: High winds, hail strike southeastern Oklahoma
IDABEL, OKLA. - A storm packing strong winds and hail broke windows, damaged roofs and tumbled some portable buildings in far southeastern Oklahoma on Thursday before moving out of the state, the National Weather Service reported.
Dillard's buys old location of Mervyn's
It's official. After months of negotiating, Dillard's has purchased the former Mervyn's store with plans to open a second Westgate Mall location.
Paralyzed player looking to ministry
ODESSA - Sitting in the sunny living room of his east Odessa home, Joe Beene is a striking contradiction. His glowing tan skin and brilliant white smile are a picture of youthful health. His words are positive and often spoken in jest.
Dispute mars special session
AUSTIN - Tempers are flaring. Negotiations are crumbling. Could it be the beginning of the end for the fourth special legislative session on Texas school funding?
Former Texas Tech researcher seeks high court's review
LUBBOCK - The former Texas Tech researcher whose report of missing vials of plague bacteria in 2003 caused a bioterrorism scare is waiting to hear whether the U.S. Supreme Court will review his case.
National Day of Prayer
Rick Phillips, left, with Faith City Mission, says a prayer on stage Thursday at John S. Stiff Park. About 75 people attended the National Day of Prayer held near the gazebo on 48th Avenue. There was the posting of colors and Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Debra McCartt welcomed everyone to the gathering and also read Gov. Rick Perry's proclamation. More than 20 religious leaders prayed for families, centers of influence such as schools and churches, and for military, police and national leaders.
Clovis works to conserve water
If a waiter in Clovis, N.M., doesn't hand you a glass of water when you sit down, don't count it against his tip.
Sports Scene: Cowboys to take camp back to San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO - The Dallas Cowboys will spend their summers back in San Antonio from 2007 to 2011.
Parcells: Acquiring Owens a team decision
IRVING - Bill Parcells says he is happy Terrell Owens is with the Dallas Cowboys.
amarillo.com | Today's Stories
amarillo.com | Today's Stories
Ruth E. Skelton
CHANNING - Ruth E. Skelton, 88, died Wednesday, May 3, 2006.
Violet "Vi" Eloise Martin McQueen
MEMPHIS - Violet "Vi" Eloise Martin McQueen, 96, died Thursday, May 4, 2006.
Lee Roger Carter
Lee Roger Carter, 42, of Amarillo died Friday, April 28, 2006.
Frances Eileen Rhoades Brown
GROOM - Frances Eileen Rhoades Brown, 86, died Wednesday, May 3, 2006.
Charles H. "Charlie" Hale
HEREFORD - Charles H. "Charlie" Hale, 95, died Wednesday, May 3, 2006.
Helen Maude Fain
HIGHLAND VILLAGE - Helen Maude Fain, 89, died Thursday, May 4, 2006.
Sue Price
PAMPA - Sue Price, 62, died Sunday, April 30, 2006.
Wesley Floyd Ross
FRITCH - Wesley Floyd Ross, 79, died Thursday, May 4, 2006.
Pauline Voelker
DUMAS - Pauline Voelker, 85, died Thursday, May 4, 2006.
Billye Lee Robbs
CLOVIS, N.M. - Billye Lee Robbs, 79, died Wednesday, May 3, 2006.
Jessica Nikole Contreraz
Jessica Nikole Contreraz, infant daughter of Essie Thomas and Jacob Contreraz of Amarillo, died Wednesday, May 3, 2006.
Lydia Rae Wise
Lydia Rae Wise, infant daughter of Michael and Genice Wise of Amarillo, died Thursday, May 4, 2006.
Phoy Chanthavilay
Phoy Chanthavilay, 58, of Amarillo died Wednesday, May 3, 2006.
Esther M. Beerwinkle
BORGER - Esther M. Beerwinkle, 88, died Sunday, April 30, 2006.
Christina Lynn Henry
Christina Lynn Henry, 34, formerly of Amarillo, died Monday, May 1, 2006.
John J. Brogdon
MIAMI - John J. Brogdon, 68, died Thursday, May 4, 2006, in Amarillo.
Dr. Jordan Grooms
Dr. Jordan Grooms, 93, of Amarillo died Wednesday, May 3, 2006.
Constance Ealy Jones
CLOVIS, N.M. - Constance Ealy Jones, 95, died Tuesday, May 2, 2006.
Delbert L. "Gumpy" Marquardt
Delbert L. "Gumpy" Marquardt, 80, of Amarillo died Thursday, May 4, 2006.
Juanita Scribner
Juanita Scribner, 79, of Canyon died Tuesday, May 2, 2006, in Amarillo.
Betty Collins
MEMPHIS - Betty Collins, 77, died Thursday, May 4, 2006.
Marie O'Daniel
Marie O'Daniel, 77, of Albuquerque, N.M., died May 3, 2006.
Editorials, Columns, and Letters Policies
Thinking Out Loud
The People's Republic of China is taking its obsession with Taiwan to bizarre levels. The PRC, which claims Taiwan as a "renegade province," recently bullied Lebanon into refusing Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian's plane permission to land.
Editorial: Racism, bigotry cross the line
Bigotry needs only the smallest of openings to make its presence felt.
Van Camp: Mucho dinero needed to process 12 million illegals
Congress has returned from a much-needed vacation and will pass an immigration bill that will once more paper over the problem. Some form of amnesty, called something else, will result.
Editorial: Burned out: Rain, rain don't go away
Things are indeed bigger in Texas, they are just not always wetter.
Letters To The Editor: Legals sound off about illegals and Monday march
Guest Column: The song remains the same
KANSAS CITY, MO. - So the nation continues to obsess about a Spanish language national anthem. And a 17-year-old Texas youth lies in a hospital, miraculously hanging onto life. His plight has been buried by never-ending discussions about a song no one is pushing to replace the true national anthem.
Guest Column: Health check: Nurses good for what ails America
This week is set aside each year to recognize the incredible work of our nation's nurses. National Nurses Week begins today with National Nurses Day and ends on Florence Nightingale's birthday on Friday.
Editorial: Don't be cruel? An unusual take
Perhaps it was the heart-tugging - if not stomach-churning - tale of Zacarias Moussaoui's troubled childhood that led a jury this week to sentence the 9/11 conspirator to life in prison without parole rather than the punishment he so richly deserved - the death penalty.
WT's Jackson, Henley win Presidents Award
Men's basketball player Steve Jackson and women's soccer player Katie Henley were named Presidents Award winners Friday at the annual West Texas A&M Athletic Banquet.
Buffs open LSC tourney planning to play each game as if it's the last
West Texas A&M got to its first Lone Star Conference baseball tournament in school history by sticking to the plan.
© 2016. All Rights Reserved. | Contact Us


text:
Welcome to our new & improved site!
Please enjoy to browse and shop with us with 15% off a minimum $50 order. Use Promo Code: LAUNCHED from now til Oct 12th.
As always, we welcome your feedback. We'd especially like to hear how you find the new site.
All prices are in USD. © 2016 Nest | Sitemap


text:
This concept teaches students to decide whether or not two triangles are similar using SSS Similarity.
This video gives more detail about the mathematical principles presented in SSS Similarity.
This video shows how to work step-by-step through one or more of the examples in SSS Similarity.
A list of student-submitted discussion questions for SSS Similarity.
This study guide looks at similar polygons, scale factor (ratio), and triangle similarity.


text:
Q: What is the best way to treat a ferret for worms? A: Worms are internal parasites. They are common in dogs and cats, and almost all puppies and kittens are treated for these parasites. We treat dogs and cats for these parasites because they are very, very common, and some of these parasites can infect people with serious consequences.
We almost never see worms in ferrets. This is due to a number of reasons. Ferrets rarely run around outside, and therefore are not exposed to these parasites. Female dogs and cats can pass these parasites onto their young while still pregnant, but it appears that female ferrets are so rarely infested that we do not see this happening.
But ferrets can get worms, especially ferrets allowed to roam outside and those exposed to areas where dogs and cats have been. We treat ferrets for worms exactly the same as we do dogs and cats, because these are the same parasites. There are both oral and injectable medications. Treatment is usually very safe and very effective.
Small Animal Channel Home | Link to Us | Related Links | Author Biographies | Newsletter Sign Up
Dog | Cat | Fish | Bird | Reptile | Horse | Hobby Farms Rabbits USA | More Great I-5 Sites
Disclaimer: The posts and threads recorded in our message boards do not reflect the
opinions of nor are endorsed by I-5 Publishing LLC, nor any of its employees.
We are not responsible for the content of these posts and threads.
Copyright ©
Our Privacy Policy has changed. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy
Advertise With Us | SiteMap | Contact Us | Terms of Use | About Us
Guidelines for Participation | Club Critter Terms
*Content generated by our loyal visitors, which includes comments and club postings, is free of constraints from our editors' red pens, and therefore not governed by I-5 Publishing LLC's Gold Standard Quality Content, but instead allowed to follow the free form expression necessary for quick, inspired and spontaneous communication.
News, articles, must-have info, contests and more for owners of all exotic, small mammal pets.
Ferrets Magazine
Articles, the latest updates, fun activities and more – all focused on pet ferrets.
Sign up to get updates delivered straight to your inbox.
SmallAnimalChannel takes your privacy seriously. To learn more, please read our privacy policy.


text:
Usted ha elegido ver nuestro sitio web en español.
Estamos trabajando para que más funciones estén disponibles en español. Sin embargo, algunas páginas y funciones solo aparecen en inglés.
Al hacer clic en "Continuar", el sitio web se traducirá al inglés hasta que usted cierre esta sesión.
Si desea que el inglés sea su preferencia permanente de idioma en este sitio, vaya a su información
personal de perfil.
Al hacer clic en "Continuar", el sitio web se traducirá al español hasta que usted cierre esta sesión.
Si desea que el español sea su preferencia permanente de idioma en este sitio, vaya a su información
personal de perfil.
Al hacer clic en "Continuar", usted regresará al principio de este formulario, y toda la información que haya ingresado en el formulario se perderá.
Además, el sitio web se traducirá al inglés hasta que usted cierre sesión.
Además, el sitio web se traducirá al español hasta que usted cierre sesión.
No se puede cambiar el idioma en este proceso.
My specialty:
Sports Medicine
My gender:
Languages I speak:
Yes, I'm accepting new patients. Referral may be required.
I was born and raised in Kaimuki, Hawaii, and graduated from Iolani High School. I am married with two great kids and a great dog.
I attended medical school at the University of Washington School of Medicine and had the opportunity to travel and train in Alaska, Montana, and Washington. I completed my family medicine residency in Sacramento, and a sports medicine fellowship at Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center in Fontana, California.
I've had an interest in science since my formative years, and have been inspired in my career path by the exceptional peers, mentors and patients I have had the privilege to spend time with. Seeing those in my community happy, healthy and thriving led me down the path of medicine.
Growing up in Hawaii, I have always had an interest in health and fitness. Though I was not personally blessed with natural athletic talent, I greatly enjoy sports participation and being a sports fan. It is very exciting to work in a field that blends my interest in athletic medicine and the promotion of total body wellness at the individual and community levels.
When it comes to health, the basics matter. Engaging in regular exercise is vital for the health of all adults and children, as is a healthy diet. Our lifestyle choices have a tremendous impact on our ability to achieve and maintain health. My role is to support our members in achieving their personal health and life goals, and to safely return them to their activities when injury or illness limits them.
At the Hawaii Permanente Medical Group, our integrated care model and dynamic electronic medical record are huge assets in providing effective and efficient care. Working alongside our comprehensive group of talented, dedicated and energetic providers is inspiring. I am proud to be a member of the team.
I am a founder of the Kaiser Permanente Sports Medicine Clinic. I am an assistant clinical professor at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, and a clinical preceptor for the University of Hawaii Graduate Athletic Training Program. For the Kaiser Permanente Great Aloha Run, I am the medical director. I also serve on the Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Regional Concussion Task Force, and I am a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.
I enjoy spending time with my family, travelling, and staying active, whether surfing, bodyboarding, weightlifting, running, or participating in triathlons. You've got to practice what you preach!
To find:
The information in this online directory is updated periodically. The availability of physicians, hospitals, providers, and services may change.
Information about a practitioner is provided to us by the practitioner or is obtained as part of the credentialing process. If you would like more current information on a practitioner's license, call either the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Consumer Resource Center at 808-587-3295 or visit their website, or call the Kaiser Permanente Customer Service Center at 808-432-5955 (Oahu) or 1-800-966-5955 (toll free, neighbor islands). For the deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired, call 1-800-966-5955 or TTY 711.


text:
But hey having said that I hope you will wear creative hat and dish out some interesting stuff.
To know more about the event, please read from here
Back to Main Recipe Index
Go to "Spice your Life" Blog Index
Labels: Event Announcement
Had a recipe reserved for you to announce this event. will send by soon.I was also about to comment on the fact that you hosted this in an and ending the year too...
wonderful. I would like to participate in this event. Can i take nay kind of beans or lentils or else is there any restriction.
If i cook something with lentils i will sureley send it your way.
Just like lata I have a recipe reserved for you!!!Will post it soon..Thanks for hosting
nice event. But not sure whether I will make it.
Looks like a great venture. I sent this to a dear friend of mine who might like to take part :)


text:
Aerial Types – 5 Common Types
In order to receive images as well as data, it is necessary to invest in a good antennae or aerial. The aerial type that you install will greatly influence the picture quality, sound clarity, and also transmission of data. Since inception, many types of aerials have found their way into the market. In fact, more-and-more are being discovered as the days go by. The following are some of the most common types:
1. Yagi Aerial
This is considered as the standard type of antennae and is quite common. The aerial consists of a number of spiky elements that range from 10 to 18 in number. They are connected to a rod that is also attached to a reflector. It is a directional type of aerial meaning that it picks the signal by facing the direction of the source. A type that has more or longer spikes will have better reception.
This is a more advanced form of the yagi type of aerial. It features many spiky elements with some digital models having as many as 100 elements. The aerial may also come with two reflectors instead of one. Due to its design the aerial is mainly used in regions that have weak signal, or when high quality imagery or reception is required. Digital High Gain can receive either selected frequencies or wideband.
3. Grid Aerial
Grid aerials are also quite common. They feature a sort of mesh that captures the frequencies or signals. Usually, it is used for analogue reception where very high resolution or picture clarity is not really needed. Unfortunately, it is not suitable for Freeview reception. The aerial type is most suitable in areas that have strong signal receptions. For better reception people replace the Grid aerial with a high gain Yagi antennae that is suited for digital reception.
Indoor aerials come in smaller sizes compared to the outdoor antennas. They are mainly mounted on the device, next to it or nearby. The aerial is effective in areas where the signal strength is strong. This includes; high-rise buildings, areas near the transmitter, or where there are no obstacles along the signal path. Indoor aerials do not generally offer good Free-view receptions. In order to improve the signal reception the aerial can be connected to a boaster.
Loft mounted aerial is also another form of outdoor antennae. It is mainly used to receive analogue signal and is mounted on the roof. The aerial doesn't offer very reliable Free-view reception because the plumbing or roof tiles may interfere ith the signal quality. To avoid the loss or weakening of the signal a satellite-grade cable is used to connect the antennae to the device.
Having the best quality aerial doesn't necessarily mean you will have the best reception. Your television, camera, radio or any other related accessory will work best if the right type is used. When installing an aerial or antennae it is vital to consider a number of factors. First, it should be placed at the right location. Second, it should be suitable for the device in hand. Third, the aerial type should meet the industry requirements.


text:
Meet hot gay men at matchmakers' Searles personals. Our site has thousands of queer men, gay, bisexual, transgender and transsexual Searles gay personals area. Same sex relationships and looking for men seeking Searles men then create a free profile today, it's easy!
SearlesJoin Now Free!
Searles | Searles Girls | Searles Men | Searles Lesbians
Black Singles | Asian Singles | Latin Dating
Matchmaker is a free Searles gay personals site for your local area. We have the hottest attractive and available Searles gay men on the Internet from cute bad boys to sexy older gay men; our site has it all! If you are a single gay man in Searles and are looking for gay friendship, casual encounters or a serious relationship, create your free profile today!