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William Gerwick and Paul Jensen of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego present their research on marine biomedicine and marine drug discovery.
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Jul 05 2015
University of California : The Use of Genetically Modified Organisms in Food
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Jun 02 2015
University of California: Robert Baron | The Use of Diet and Nutritional Supplements to Maximize Wellness and Prevent Illness
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May 26 2015
UC Berkeley: BRETT the Robot learns to put things together on his own
UC Berkeley researchers have developed algorithms that enable robots to learn motor tasks through trial and error using a process that more closely approximates the way humans learn, marking a major milestone in the field of artificial intelligence. In their experiments, the PR2 robot, nicknamed BRETT for Berkeley Robot for the Elimination of Tedious Tasks, …
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Jan 06 2015
Coral Reef Ecosystems: Human Impacts Pristine Reefs and Conservation Strategies
Understanding how humans impact marine ecosystems is crucial to developing successful conservation strategies that protect the health of our ocean. Discover how Scripps marine ecologist Jennifer Smith and her team are conducting research relevant to solving human-induced problems in environments ranging from coral reefs to the waters off our shores.
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Dec 21 2014
Lucila Ohno: Big Data | What It Means To You
Dr. Lucila Ohno-Machado of UC San Diego shows how electronic health records from billions of doctor's visits could help scientists learn what therapies work best for patients with specific profiles—if used in a way that preserves patient privacy. UC San Diego is at the forefront of the "learning health-care system" revolution, finding patterns in health-care …
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Dec 06 2014
Jacqueline Kerr: Sit Stand Walk | Why Physical Activity Research Is Evolving
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Nov 18 2014
University of California: Science at the Theater | The Next Big Tech Idea
Researchers "pitch" their technologies, then audience members and a panel of judges will vote on which one most benefits society. The technology pitches are from five Berkeley Lab scientists. the contestants: Tracking and Hacking Personal DNA Damage – Sylvain Costes, Biophysicist; Making Better Batteries – Guoying Chen, Chemist; Dress Code for Martians – Alex Zettl, …
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Nov 11 2014
Lawrence Goldstein: Stem Cells and the Future of Medicine | Research on Aging
Lawrence Goldstein, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine and the Department of Neurosciences at UCSD School of Medicine, as well as the Director of the UCSD Stem Cell Program, discusses the basic principles of stem cells. He examines the promise they offer and how they can be safely and effectively employed. …
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Oct 30 2014
Karl Gerth: From an environmental perspective | Do We Want China To Be More Like Us?
Is China's rush to adopt American lifestyles good for the global economy? Can its embrace of consumerism possibly be sustained? At what cost? UC San Diego Professor of History Karl Gerth explores these questions, drawing on his book, "As China Goes, So Goes the World: How Chinese Consumers are Transforming Everything." Gerth is presented by …
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Oct 21 2014
Saul Perlmutter: Data Computation and the Fate of the Universe
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Oct 12 2014
Svante Pääbo: A Neanderthal Perspective on Human Origins
The Neanderthals are the closest extinct relatives of all present-day human and the Neanderthal genome sequence provides unique insights into modern humans origins. Svante Pääbo, a biologist and evolutionary anthropologist, describe the current understanding of the genetic contributions of Neanderthals to present-day humans and to extinct human groups. He also describes preliminary analyses of genomic …
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Oct 03 2014
University of California: Science at the Theater | Eight Big Ideas
Presenters include: Rebecca Abergel: A pill to treat people exposed to radioactive materials Sylvain Costes: Tracking and hacking personal DNA damage Andrew Westphal: Comet and interplanetary space dust Ronnen Levinson: Cool roofs through time and space Shashi Buluswar: Portable solar vaccine refrigerator Musahid Ahmed: Combustion science for cleaner fuels Katie Antypas: Energy-efficient supercomputing Ben Brown: …
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Aug 29 2014
Vic Castillo: Computer Simulation: Exploring Nature with a Computer
Computers are becoming an increasingly cheaper, more powerful tool that cannot be ignored by professionals. Computer simulation reproduces the behavior of natural and man-made systems to help us understand, predict, and communicate. Vic Castillo, a research engineer at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, shows how computer simulation is used by LLNL scientists on the world's …
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Aug 28 2014
Lawrence Fong: Harnessing the Immune System for Cancer Treatment
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Aug 24 2014
CARTA: Violence in Human Evolution | Resources and War | Hunter-Gatherers and Human Nature
In the last few decades, new sources of evidence have continued to indicate that male violence has played an important role in shaping behavior in the human lineage. The frequency and nature of such violence varies widely among populations and over time raises questions about the factors responsible for the variation. This symposium takes a …
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Aug 11 2014
Robert Baron: How Do We Know What to Eat Drink (and Take)?
One third of premature deaths in the U.S. are attributable to poor nutrition and physical inactivity. Dr. Robert Baron, UCSF Professor of Medicine, explains the costs of poor nutrition and what you can do to improve your diet. The healthiest diet limit sugars, refined grains, and large amounts of saturated and trans fat. He advises …
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Aug 06 2014
Katie Ferraro: Dietary Fats | The Good the Bad the Ugly
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Jul 10 2014
University of California: Violence in Human Evolution | Neuroendocrineology; Intergroup Violence; Humanity and Savagery
In the last few decades, new sources of evidence have continued to indicate that male violence has played an important role in shaping behavior in the human lineage. The frequency and nature of such violence varies widely among populations and over time raises questions about the factors responsible for the variation. This symposium takes a …
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Mums on a mission … Fighting for a cure … Eileen Behan, Sandra Esber, Denise Saad, Ferial Youakim, Susan Behan and Janine Malouf … circa 1999
A group of Oatlands women whose lives have been touched by cancer are organsing a ball to raise funds for research into the disease.
Mums On A Mission is a group of eight women who enjoy helping others.
Members have raised funds through Melbourne Cup lunches, morning teas and an aerobics-a-thon.
It's next fundraising idea is a Daffodil Charity Ball to be held at Leichhardt on Friday September 17.
The daffodil name was chosen as it's the international symbol of hope for people who have been touched with cancer.
Among the dedicated fundraisers are sisters-in-law Susan and Eileen Behan who lost their mother-in-law Laurise Behan to pancreatic cancer in March this year.
"Cancer is such an insidious disease and if everyone in the community helped to raise money for the funds needed to go toward science then somehow there might be a cure to cancer," Mrs Behan said.
The mums formed the group as they discovered many people have been affected by cancer in some way.
The ball will be held at Le Montage, 38 Frazer street, from 6:30pm.
The dress code is black tie. Tickets cost $100 each. For more details phone the NSW Cancer Council.
The group hopes at least 800 people will attend.
Mums On A Mission has been raising money for charities for two years.
It's next event will be a Melbourne Cup fundraiser.
By work experience student Jessica Abou-Jaoude.

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Includes three medical plan options through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem BlueCross HMO and Anthem BlueCross PPO each including a prescription drug program and wellness benefits.
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Includes the option of purchasing voluntary life insurance coverage for yourself, spouse or child(ren) through UNUM.
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These programs give you access to special group rates to enhance your benefit coverage with the following options; Personal Accident Indemnity, Personal Cancer Indemnity, Personal Disability Income Protector and Specified Health Event coverage.
401(k) Pension Plan
This plan is managed by Fidelity Investments and provides a dollar for dollar matching contribution for up to 5% of your gross salary with 100% immediate vesting; available to all Team Members the first of the month following six months of service.
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This program is managed by Concern and provides Team Members with counseling services, legal consultations, parenting and childcare referrals, eldercare resources, and financial consultations.
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Beverly Whitehurst Macon, 89, passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2016. She was born at Norfolk General Hospital on Sept. 15, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Grayson and Myrtle Whitehurst Sr.
She went to Larchmont Elementary School, Blair Junior High School and St. Anne's School for Girls in Charlottesville. She attended Maryland College for Women for two years and the Richmond Professional Institute in Richmond for two years. At the age of 24, she married Dr. T. Roy Jarrett Jr. and had two children, Dr. T. Roy Jarrett III and Anne Robin Pearce. Besides her children and her former husband, she is also survived by two granddaughters, Danielle and Olivia Pearce; a daughter-in-law, Michelle D. Jarrett and her son, Tristian G. Jimenez; as well as a large extended family whom she loved. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her second husband, Brock K. Mason Sr., and her brother, Grayson M. Whitehurst Jr.
Throughout her life she was involved in various activities. She was a volunteer at Virginia Beach General Hospital. She was a member of the Cavalier Garden Club, Galilee Episcopal Church and its Bible study, the Princess Anne Country Club and the Cavalier Yacht Club.
The family would like to thank the staff at Seniorcorp, Grace Hospice and Dr. John Patterson for their support during this difficult time.
The family will receive friends beginning at noon Friday, Aug. 26, 2016 in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Laskin Road Chapel. A funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery. A reception will be held immediately following the services at the Princess Anne Country Club.
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Question: I am considering sending my songs to a record company. They said that I need to get in touch with their A&R department. I was wondering what it A&R means and how do I contact them?
Answer: A&R stands for "Artists and Repertoire" and is the department in a record company that is responsible for finding the next "superstar" and next "hit song".
They are always out scouting for the next big thing. Most of the times, when you hear about a band, or artist performing and having someone come and hear them, it's usually an A&R representative. When you are looking to be signed by a label, it's usually the first person you talk to in the record company.
There are a few good ways to contact them, but keep in mind that these A&R reps are really busy and they hear from so many people, that are looking for their big break, everyday. First get the A&R's contact information, especially email. Nowadays, people like to get an email first because it is not very obtrusive (they can go through their email on their own time, not be interrupted by a phone call). In the email, be short and to the point. Tell them who you are and what type of music you are involved with. Ask them if it would be alright to speak with them over the phone and if so, to provide a time and date that would be good to contact them.
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The Miles for Smiles 5K/Adaptive Dash race is coming up May, 21 2017
The mission of the Two Angels Foundation is increasing the recreational activities for children living in Colorado with physical disabilities, inspiring them to lead the most inclusive and active lives possible.
Having a child with special needs can be challenging and it is the goal of the Two Angels Foundation to help with some of the struggles and make a difference in the lives of these children by:
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- Providing adaptive equipment to help physically disabled children participate at school.
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text: Blog > Switching accelerometers Home › Forums › Parallax Propeller: The Official Guide › Switching accelerometers This topic contains 2 replies, has 3 voices, and was last updated by Hanno . Viewing 3 posts - 1 through 3 (of 3 total) Author Posts November 28, 2012 at 6:10 pm #10727 Anonymous Hello, Im currently working on the dancebot, but I ran into a snag with the LIS3LV02DQ. I cant find it. However I have plenty of the Memsic 2125 Dual-axis Accelerometer from parallax. As a newby to the microcontroller world I decided to use this balnce bot as a learning platform. Can any point me in the right direction on how to replace the LIS3LV02DQ with the Memsic 2125 Dual-axis Accelerometer . Thank you December 11, 2012 at 3:56 am #11871 HannoKeymaster Hi Susan! Great to hear you're building a dancebot! The "updateBias" function in the "tilt.spin" file is the only place that uses the accelerometer's value. You'll have to play with scaling of the signal so that the Kalman filter does it's thing, but it should be possible. Would love to see photos/video. H December 31, 2012 at 11:11 pm #11870 Anonymous Hi Susan, I ran into a similar problem and used another accelerometer as well… The cost was only about 10 US Dollars and seems to work just fine. You can find my post with some guidance from Hanno under this same forum topic under the post titled "Accelerometer Drop- In Replacement". I had fun building my bot and it's a great learning experience. I'd be happy to share some of the problems I ran into and how I got mine working. I'm almost done, Hanno has posted some suggestions to get mine fine tuned, hope your project is going well. Bryce Author Posts Viewing 3 posts - 1 through 3 (of 3 total) You must be logged in to reply to this topic.


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Armstrong had been fast and clear in the jump-off on Embaixador, a seven-year-old Brazilian-bred thoroughbred who was bought for him to ride a couple of months ago. They looked to have the pounds 1,000 first prize in safe keeping until Gugler, last to go in the six-horse jump-off, defeated him by a comfortable margin.
Gugler, 30, has never been to England as a tourist before, let alone as a competitor. It was not until Monday that he heard he would be riding here and he made the most of his late call, gaining the second German victory of the show in which Alois Pollmann- Schweckhorst had won on Thursday.
For some incomprehensible reason the main jumping class was, for the second day running, left until last on the schedule. Most of those who stayed for the start of the contest on a drizzly late afternoon had left before the jump-off.
At least the demands of television, who were not transmitting here yesterday, will make things better over the next two days. Both today's Queen's Cup for women and tomorrow's King George V Gold Cup for men will occupy a more sensible early afternoon slot.
Keith Shore won the earlier Bond International Speed Challenge, reversing the placings with Geoff Luckett who had pushed him back to runner-up on Thursday. Shore, the 29-year-old son of a Cheshire pigeon farmer, had last competed here 10 years ago when he was jumping in young riders' classes. His winning mount, Dun Equity, had never been here before.
'He keeps having a look, but he keeps going,' Shore said of the 11- year-old horse who is owned by an Irishman, Liam O'Neill. Yesterday he kept going with great effect on a course that had become slippery after heavy rain, winning this speed contest by 0.66sec.
ROYAL INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW (Hickstead, Sussex): Bond International Stakes: 1 Donna Carara (D Gugler, Ger) clear, 45.22sec; 2 Embaixador (M Armstrong, GB) clear, 48.03; 3 Giulietta (A Pollmann- Schweckhorst, Ger) clear, 49.47. Bond International Speed Challenge: 1 Dun Equity (K Shore, GB) 73.55sec; 2 Everest Fire One (G Luckett, GB) 74.21; 3 Flying Cloud (D Inglis, GB) 74.91.
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I need a MAC application for iphone and ipads to generate a form. The form will be as per the attached sample and in line with the brief, which is also attached.
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Looking for fun ways to spend summer holidays with kids in Saskatoon? Here is a list of fun things to do in and around Saskatoon during summer (June to Labour Day). Few ideas for day trips and weekend getaways are also included.
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Summer Family Events in and around Saskatoon
Celebrate being a child at the PotashCorp Children's Festival. Enjoy children's theatre, music, puppetry and more. Fun for the whole family!
Cost: $10
Dates: June 4 – 7, 2016
Whisked away from Kansas by a tornado! Join Dorothy on an adventure to the land of Oz at the Barn Playhouse. The Wizard of Oz.
Cost: Adults: $24; Children (5 – 12): $19.95
The Barn Playhouse cannot accommodate infants or children under 5
Dates: June 22 – 26, 2016 & June 29 – July 3, 2016
Wednesday – Saturday | Yard opens at 5:30 PM; Show at 7:30 PM; Sunday | Yard opens at 12:00 Pm; Show at 2:00 PM
Let your kid participate in the Subaru Ironkids Saskatoon Fun Run. Ages 3 – 15.
Cost: $5. Pre-registration required.
Dates: Saturday, June 25th, 2016
Sing Happy Birthday Canada at the Diefenbaker Park.
Cost: Free
Dates: July 1, 2016 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
The WDM comes alive with the sights and sounds of days gone by at Pion-Era. It's fun for the whole family – the young, and the young at heart!
Cost: Adults: $12; Seniors/Students (13+): $11; Children (12 and under): free; Family: $25
Dates: July 9-10, 2016 | Gates 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Put your dog on the leash and head to Kiwanis Memorial Park North for a fun time. Pets in the Park.
Cost: Free
Dates: Sunday, July 10, 2016
Visit Saskatoon's festival of fabulous food featuring Saskatoon's finest restaurants together with fabulous music. The menu is outstanding, from succulent entrees to delicious desserts to specialty items — enjoy old favorites or try something new – A Taste of Saskatchewan is indeed Saskatoon's Flavorite Event!
Cost: Free admission
Dates: July 12 – 17, 2016
Experience Shakespeare's magic during Shakespeare in the Saskatchewan.
Cost: Tickets (free community events & shows ticketed)
Dates: July 6 – August 21, 2016
For a super awesome, fun-filled and jam-packed day that includes a petting zoo, bouncy castles, Giant slide, wagon rides, children's activities, music, and more, head to the Batoche National Historic Site for the Kidsfest. Or pay homage to the Metis leaders during the Back to Batoche Festival. Get ready for a fun-filled day of bouncy castles, wagon rides, black powder canon & rifle demonstrations, live music and much more during Fort Fest 2016.
Cost: Kidsfest. Adult $ 7.80; Senior $ 6.55; Youth $ 3.90; Family/Group $ 19.60. Special event fees may apply.
Back to Batoche tickets
Dates: Kids Fest: Saturday, July 9, 2016.
FortFest: Saturday, July 16, 2016
Back to Batoche: July 14 – 17, 2016
Nothing says summer like the aroma of sizzling gourmet meats on the fired up smoking hot grills! Take your kids to attend the Saskatoon Ribfest.
Cost: Free admission
Dates: July 29 – August 1, 2016
Puppet camp! Make your own puppets, explore different styles of puppetry, work with existing puppets and create new characters at the Wide Open Children's Theatre. One-day and multi-day camps for Ages: 6-8 yrs or 9-12 yrs
Cost: Varies with the camp. Pre-registration required.
Dates: July 25 -29, August 2-5, August 8 – 12, August 15 – 19.
Street entertainment, outdoor shows, great food, crafts and more at the PotashCorp Fringe Theatre and Street Festival.
Cost: All tickets $15. Outdoor shows and street entertainment: Free
Dates: July 28 – August 6, 2016
Enjoy 6 days of entertainment during Saskatchewan's largest summer event. Saskatoon Exhibition.
Cost: Daily Admission: General $16.00; Youth (11 – 15 years): $12.00; Children (10 & under): $9.00 Free when accompanied by an adult
Dates: August 9 -14, 2016
As night falls on the prairies the only light comes from the stars and the moon. On a dark night join with other curious ghost hunters to take a lantern-lit adventure and explore the fort after hours. Hear stories of the ghosts who stalk the corridors and haunt the rooms of this historic site which once stood as the capital of the Northwest Territories. Fort Battleford National Historic Site.
Cost: Special event fees applies
Dates: August 5 & 19, 2016
Take your family to Windy Acres to enjoy concerts, participate in fiddle contest. or enjoy the children's activity and other workshops during John Arcand Fiddle Fest.
Cost: Day $25; Weekend $60; 12 and under Free. Free unserviced camping.
Dates: August 11 – 14, 2016
Introduce your kids to Ukranian culture. Enjoy children's activities, Ukrainian food, cultural activities and more on the Ukranian Day in the Park.
Cost: Free admission
Dates: Saturday, August 27, 2016
See spectacular fireworks show during the PotashCorp Fireworks Festival. Paint your face, go on a Ferris wheel ride, meet Beeper the Clown and Bibbidi and Bobbidi Boo princesses and more fun activities.
Cost: Free
Dates: September 2 & 3, 2016
There is always something fun going on for the whole family, any given week. See weekend activities article for more events.
Summer Family Fun Activities
Go on a Meewasin Interpretive Canoe Tour along the South Saskatchewan River on voyageur clipper canoes. Adult groups usually paddle upriver to the Berry Barn, while youth groups canoe both in the creek and on the river, stopping on a sand bar for interpretive games. You can also go on self-guided canoe tour.
Cost: Adult charters cost $200 per canoe.
Hey, Kids! It's time to visit the cougars and red pandas. Visit the wild animals at the Saskatoon Forestry Park and Zoo. Take your kids on a trained tour of the Zoo in the Kinsmen Express.
Cost: April – October: Adults (19+): $11.50, Youth (6-18): $7.00, Preschool: Free, Family: $23. Train ride is free with zoo admission.
It's a free access day on the Kinsmen Kids Day. Date: 2016 TBA
Let your child explore their creativity, take part in puppet shows, or experience a camp, plan a city at the Children's Discovery Museum.
Cost: Children and Adults: $3.75; Under 1: Free
The admission is free on Kinsmen Day held on the fourth sunday of every month.
Enjoy Theatre in the Park. Usually in July.
Cost: Free
Take a tour of beautiful Saskatoon from an authentic carriage, pulled by a team of matching horses.
Cost: Downtown Tour:15 minutes- $45 flat rate; Spadina Crescent Tour: 30 minutes – $90 flat rate
Plan a trip to the Saskatchewan Railway Museum to see heritage rail cars, buildings, and other memorabilia. While here, see the Eaton memorial commemorating the 1919 internment camp.
Cost: Adult : $6, Students (6 to 16) : $4, 6-: Free.
Relive the days of 1885 when the Metis led by Louis Riel clashed with the Canadian militia. This day trip takes you north from Saskatoon to the areas around the North and South Saskatchewan Rivers, the centre of Metis settlement and the site of the main battles between the Metis and government forces. Trail of 1885.
Cost: Free
Experience beautiful, natural landscape on a summer day. Enjoy a family day Berry-picking at the Strawberry Ranch.
Cost: Varies
Fun and adventure await you at the Blue Mountain Adventure Park. Natural beauty, wildlife, nature hikes, zip-lining, climbing wall, canoeing, mountain biking, paintball, beach volleyball are but few of the activities at the Blue Mountain. Located 1.5 hours west from Saskatoon.
Cost: Paintball: $25/person; Zip-line: $20 -$40/person; Climbing wall: $15/person; Challenge course $10/person; High rope course $15/person; Canoeing/kayaking/paddle boat rentals $20/hour/each.
Borrow the book 'Saskatchewan Scenic Drives' from your local library and go on a drive with family.
Cost: Free
Enjoy countless hours of fun riding the carousel, ride the train or just spend a wonderful time with family at the Kinsmen Park.
Cost: Single Ticket – $2; Play Pack – $20 / 12 tickets
Take your family on a drive to the Resort Village of Candle Lake. Located on the west side of the lake is the Candle Lake Provincial Park famous for their ridge of sand-dunes at the Minowukaw Beach. Enjoy a day at the sandy white beach, fishing and boating. Spend the night camping in one of the campground. Around 2.5 h from Saskatoon.
Cost: Regular Park fees
On a clear Saturday night, sit before a 3-meter long refracting telescope to view star clusters, galaxies, and more at the University of Saskatchewan Observatory.
Cost: Free
Sand dunes and crystal-clear waters. You can find them both at the Douglas Provincial Park. Windsurfing, angling, swimming, sailing, boating and more. Go hiking across the prairie and sand dunes along the Juniper Nature Trail and Cacti Trail. See the abundant wildlife species in the park.
Cost: Vehicle entry fee: Daily : $8.00
Revel in summer splendor at the beautiful Emma lake. Pack a picnic lunch and hike the to the Fire Tower, watch loons and blue herons, enjoy swimming and boating. Located 2 hours from Saskatoon.
Cost: Vehicle entry fee: Daily : $8.00
Head to the Elk Ridge Resort for a weekend getaway. Push your boundaries while flying through the trees on a zipline adventure, or climb the 32-feet climbing wall. Play on a slackine course, cruise the beautiful Waskesiu Lake or just spend your time relaxing. Around 2.5 hours from Saskatoon.
Cost: Zipline: Base fare: $85/person + GST; Early bird fare: $75/person + GST; Mini-zip for kids: $15/child + GST
Climbing wall: $20/person + GST
Off to the Fun Factory for a fun day! Enjoy its tunnels, arcade games, slides, laser tags and more.
Cost: Child (1 – 2): $6.30; Child (3 – 10): $9.70; Value Pack (includes 5 minute game of Lazer tag or 9 Game tokens): $11.30
See detailed pricing information here.
Laser tag: Single Game (10 min/per person) : $5; Single Game (5 min/person) : $2.75
Take your child for a mini golf experience like no other at Mar's mini golf.
Cost: General: $8.50; Ages 3-12: $7.50; Seniors (60+): $6.50; 3D glasses: $2.00
2016 Deal: Add $5 to your admission and play all day, any day, for 30 days – at one low price!
Spend the day biking at the Blackstrap Provincial Park.
Cost: Regular park fees.
History goes underground at the Tunnels of Moose Jaw. Hear the tales of smuggling and the tales of fortune on this guided tour. Around 2.5 hour from Saskatoon.
Cost: Single Tour: Adult $15.00; Senior (65+) $12.00; Youth (13-18) $11.50; Child (6-12) $8.50; 5 and under Free.
Combo Tour: Adult $25.00; Senior $21.00; Youth $20.00; Child $14.00; 5 and under Free.
Explore Saskatoon through geocaching.
Cost: Free. Needs a GPS device.
Don't have a GPS Device? Not to worry. Play the old-fashioned way. Try letterboxing.
Cost: Free.
The sun is out and it's a perfect day to be outside. And if there is water – that's almost paradise. Grab your little ones and drive to one of the biggest natural beaches in southern Saskatchewan – the Rowan's Ravine for summer fun time. Around 2.5 h drive from Saskatoon.
Cost: Regular Park Fees apply
Embark on a journey to unlock Saskatchewan's past, to the Wanuskein Heritage Park. Learn about Northern Plains Indian history and culture in a beautiful natural setting. Tour the visitor center and participate in various programs including Bison Hunt, Traditional Games, Tipi Rising and more. Walk the various trails or participate in guided walks. Spend the night in a traditional Tipi in the Opimihaw Valley.
Cost: Adult: $8.50; Senior: $7.50; Student: $6.50; Children: $4.00; Family $25; Under 5: Free.
Tipi Sleepover: 15 Participant minimum. $39.00/person, $25.00/chaperone. If your group is smaller than 15 then there is a minimum charge of $577.50.
Journey back in time to the 1910s to meet the Worthys family. Drop in at the newspaper office, and later at the dentist's office at the Boom town. Learn about the suffrage movement and the two women who influenced it. Also visit the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame located on the upper level of the Western Development Museum.
Cost: Adult $10.00; Senior $9.00; Student (with valid student card) $7.00; Children (6-12) $4.00; Preschool Children (5 and under) Free; Family $25.00
Spend the night camping at one of the many provincial parks in Saskatchewan.
Cost: Vehicle Permits: Daily $8.00; Nightly camping fees: Full Service $36.00, Electric
$28.00, Non-Electric $18.00, Economy $16.00, Equestrian $18.00
Challenge your family. Head to Grip It Climbing and see who reaches the top first.
Cost: Drop In Climbing: Children (5-7): $7; Children (8-12): $9.52; Adults: $12.50; Children (4 -): Free
10 Punch pass: Children (5-7): $110; Children (8-12): $85; Adults: $57. Rentals extra.
Take your kid on a ferry ride. Head to the Town of Duck Lake to the St. Laurant Ferry that crosses the South Saskatchewan River.
Cost: Free
How about an interactive thriller experience that will keep the whole family scrambling for clues? 60 minutes of action at the Escape rooms of Saskatoon. Ages: 7+.
Cost: $25/person
Summer is a great time to visit the Danielson Provincial Park. The Lake is a popular angling spot, with lots of fish species. See the exhibits on the construction of Gardiner Dam at the visitor center, tour the power station, hike the trans Canada trail, go swimming and boating.
Cost: Vehicle entry fee: Daily : $8.00
Spend the day at the Fort Carlton Provincial Park – site of the Hudson's Bay Company fur trading post in the 1810-1885 period. Stroll the North Saskatchewan River, enjoy a picnic, trek along the Carlton Trail, enjoy activities at the Visitor Center. See the reconstructed fur-trading and provision store, and the tepee encampment.
Cost: Adult $4.00; Youth$1.00; Family $9.00; Child (5 and under) Free
Enjoy a canoe trip organised by the Canoe Ski Discovery Company and explore Saskatchewan. Minimum age varies with trip selected.
Cost: Varies with trip
Embark on a day trip through the picturesque country around the Battle River, where in 1885, hostilities broke out between the Cree and Canadian government forces. Visit historic sites of the Battlefords, Cut Knife and Poundmaker Cree Nation.
Cost: Free
Tonight head to the Manitou Beach to watch a movie at the Jubilee drive-in.
Cost: $20 per vehicle
Enjoy a glorious summer day at the beaches of the Candle Lake Provincial Park or the Pike Lake Provincial Park.
Cost: Vehicle entry fee: Daily : $8.00
Located 1.5 h north-west of Saskatoon is the Fort Battleford National Historic Site. Watch soldiers in scarlet serge march. Learn about life in Fort Battleford in the 1800s, hear stories of early settlers and First Nations and the North-West Mounted Police. Enjoy disc golf, go on a self-guided audio tour. On select days go for ghost walks, explore haunted fort during Halloween, enjoy a fun day during Forst day in July.
Cost: Adult $3.90; Senior $3.45; Youth $1.90; Family/Group $9.80
Journey to a time when the Metis settled on the banks of Saskatchewan River. Learn the history of the final battle of Northwest Resistance of 1885 between the Metis provincial government and the Canadian government. Look out for red chairs at the Batoche! Batoche National Historic Site is open seven days a week in July and August. Relive the Batoche Days during the annual Back to Batoche Days Festival held in the third week of July. Around 1 h from Saskatoon.
Cost: Adult $7.80; Senior$6.55 ; Youth $3.90 ; Family/Group $19.60
Journey back in time to a prairie life long ago when people used to grind the grain to make bread. To a time when horses were used to plough the fields and wheat was harvested the old-fashioned way. Experience life in a farm land- Take care of farm animals, collect the eggs, milk the cow and more at the Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site. Around 3.5 h from Saskatoon.
Cost: Adult $3.90; Senior $3.45 ; Youth $1.90 ; Family/Group $9.80
If you are up to a 4 h drive, head to the town of Ogema for a rail excursion along Southern Saskatchewan. Your journey takes place in a renovated passenger car. Not only can you experience the beauty of the prairies, but also have a most entertaining and memorable day. Enjoy a pioneer meal, experience the market, be started by the robbery all the while peaking into the heritage of an old town. Southern Prairie Railway.
Cost: Varies with the ride. Adults: $47 – $125; Youth $39 -$110; Child $32 -$73
Tired of spending time outwards in the summer heat? Head to your nearby leisure centre for indoor fun.
Cost: Varies
It's like reliving your childhood all over again. With Ferris wheel, rides, carousel, train rides, swings, slides, PotashCorp playland is a fun centre for both adults and children alike.
Cost: Free admission
Step into a time machine and be whisked back in time to the early 20th-century industrial era in Canada. You are at the North America's best preserved brick-making site – a site that has remained unchanged from the day it opened in 1914. This is the place that supplied the fire bricks that lined the fire boxes of the Corvette warships in World War II. Take the eco-educational offered by the historical society and learn how bricks are made, see the wildlife in the surrounding Massold Clay Canyons at the Claybank Brick Plant National Historic Site. Around 3 h from Saskatoon.
Cost: Regular tour admission: Adult (17-64) $10 Seniors (65+) $6 Youth (6 – 16) $5; Family $25
Take highway 12 toward Blaine Lake to Doukhobor Dugout House for a guided tour at this unique heritage site. Learn the story of Russian Doukhobor settlers who lived in this area and how they built the Dugout houses in the ravine. Tours available only on Saturdays during July. Located 1 hour north of Saskatoon.
Cost: $10 per person general admission. Free admission for those aged 12 years and under
Indulge in a day at the movies with your kids. Cineplex Favourites.
Cost: $2.99
A memorable day is one day you spend with your family and friends. Plan an outing to the Meewasin Valley. Learn about the cultural heritage along the valley. Visit the Interpretive Centre and take part in nature activities and nature inspired art and craft program. Tour the art gallery, take part in walking tours, and see the hands-on exhibits at the Center.
Cost: Free. Donations are welcome.
Located 88 km from Saskatoon is the Town of Duck Lake. At the Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre, learn about the pioneers, the First Nations and the Metis from the interesting displays and artifacts. Climbing the viewing tower. Go on guided tours of the Murals of Duck Lake organised by the Centre. Located within 1 h from Saskatoon.
Cost: DLRIC: Adults: $4.50; Students: $2.50; Seniors: $3.50; Family Rate: $12.00.
Learn about nature and have fun at the same time through Saskatoon Nature Society and Wild about Saskatoon programs.
Cost: Free and ticketed events.
Have a fun time at Wet Paint Pottery.
Cost: Drop In Pottery: Adults: $9.00 + cost of Pottery; Kids: $7.00 + cost of Pottery
Journey through geological time at the Museum of Natural Sciences, see displays of fossils, minerals and rocks, animals and plants. Learn about air-breathing fishes, swimming reptiles, flying reptile and more including plants, geology. There is also a working seismograph on display in an adjacent hallway.
Cost: Free
Getaway to the Queen City, Regina.
Cost: Varies
Go camping at Prince Albert National Park. Hit the beach or get on the water in Waskesiu, the lakeside town that serves as the park's hub. Or leave civilization behind as you hike, explore backcountry lakes and maybe even spot wild bison. 3 hrs from Saskatoon.
Cost: Admission: Adult $ 7.80; Senior $ 6.80
Youth $ 3.90; Family/Group $ 19.60
Camping: $15.70 & up.
Have a fun day with your family, barbeque picnic in a park in Saskatoon.
Cost: Free
Amongst Canada's heritage sites is a farm, located 75 km from Saskatoon, the Seager Wheeler Farm. The farm tells the story of a prairie farmer, Seager Wheeler renowned for his progressive farming techniques. Go on a guided tour of the farm, see the equipments built by Mr. Wheeler, learn about the developments made in agricultural techniques, tour the English Flower Garden, and Wheelers orchard. Stroll the trails. Attend the Heritage Harvest Festival on August 27, 2016, see how the grains were thrashed in the early twenties.
Cost: Admission $5.00
Beat the heat and enjoy the summer by visiting one of our many wading pools, spray parks, swimming pools, and outdoor pools around the city.
Cost: Adults (19+) $7.85; Youth (6-18) $4.70; Preschool (under 6) Free; Family $15.70
You will know how much your kid is enjoying the Crickle Creek when you hear shouts of laughter. Inflatable bouncers, slides, mini-golf, and more.
Cost: Rides: Under 2 – free; Child (2-3) $5; General (4+) $9.50; Child (12-) $5.00; General (13+)$6.00
Teach kids about sustainable farming, seasonal produce, get them to spot exotic vegetables, and the importance of supporting local farms by visiting the farmers market.
Cost: Free
Summer is a good time to play hide-and-seek and tag games. For a high tech twist, head to Merril Dunes.
Cost: See detailed pricing information here.
Fill up your summer days… with reading! Join the TD Summer Reading Club at Saskatoon Public Library.
Cost: Free
Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime! Experience the thrill of soaring high with Sundance Ballons
Cost: Weekday Morning Flight: Monday – Friday $250; Weekday Evening Flight: Monday – Thursday $295; Anytime Flight: Monday – Sunday (AM & PM) $325
Enjoy an evening of bowling at a nearby bowling alley.
Cost: Kids & Seniors: $5.25/game; Adults: $6.50/game, Family: $5.25/game/person; League: $3.00/game: Hourly: $37.50/hour/lane
Still have no idea what to do during the summer holidays, why not be a tourist in Saskatoon!


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To Build a Fire: Theme Analysis
Pride and arrogance The pride of the central protagonist is evident in his decision to not listen to all of the advice from the old-timer. As a newcomer to the area, the man is described as having very little knowledge and no experience of surviving such cold temperatures and yet he chooses to travel alone despite what he has been told. His lack of foresight and imagination is elemental to the arrogance on display and his treatment of his dog serves to emphasize a desire to control nature. This arrogance is punished in the narrative as he comes to recognize that he finally has no choice but to give into death. Because of his death, the narrative has a moral edge that demonstrates how arrogance and individualism are destructive forces. These two qualities are depicted as being interrelated as the man's decision to travel alone is in keeping with both his arrogance and the individualistic way of life.
The dangers of the freezing temperature
This thematic concern runs throughout the story and gives it a dramatic context. It is explained and then repeated several times how dangerous it would be if the man should get wet and fail to build a fire to dry out. The coldness is the man's enemy and is also a symbol of the natural world in competition with humanity. In this instance, the representative man is thwarted.
The need to build a fire The importance of this theme is first broached in the title and becomes increasingly significant once the man begins to freeze from the effects of soaking his feet and legs. Fire represents humanity's control over nature, and in this light it may be seen as a form of civilization. With regard to the plot, it is also a life-giving essential. As a theme, the need to build a fire is imperative to stave off death and when the man fails to do so his danger increases. When his hands become numb and he is unable to separate the matches, the dramatic tension also increases. This is magnified once all the matches are used and the man recognizes how close he now is to dying. By having this as a main theme, the narrative is stripped of everything but sharp associations. The man is alone without any possible assistance and the inability to build the fire means he is facing certain death. The lack of fire demonstrates how ultimately vulnerable the man is.
Classwork With your partner, look through the story and find passages & quotes that show reference to the theme you were given. With your partner, look through the story and find passages & quotes that show reference to the metaphor you were given. With your partner, look through the story and find passages & quotes that show reference to the character you were given.
To Build a Fire: Metaphor Analysis
Building a fire In terms of the narrative, it is imperative that the man builds the fire after soaking his feet and legs as otherwise death will ensue. The ability to build the eponymous fire represents the man's difference from the rest of nature; his failure to do so is a sign that his death will come soon. The extreme environment makes it all the more difficult to build it and this symbolizes how although humans have learned to take some control over nature, the man will finally succumb to it.
The dog The dog is the man's only companion and is seen to be in thrall to his master. This is apparent in the descriptions of how the dog has only been shown the 'caresses' of the whiplash. This dog also acts as a symbol of nature and its instinctive awareness of its environment operates in contrast with the man's arrogance. Whereas the dog knows it is too cold to be travelling far, the man believes it is possible to reach the camp he is heading for despite being warned against this by the old-timer. The contrast is heightened by the detail that the dog is a native of the Yukon, but the man is a newcomer. The man has come from a different environment and fails to adapt, as the dog has done, to the surroundings. This lack of adaptation and the death of the man by what may be argued is natural selection is in keeping with Darwinian influences.
The temperature The freezing temperature highlights the folly of the man who chooses to travel alone in it. As extreme as it is, and as unused as the man is to this degree of cold, he still chooses to venture out and attempt to reach the camp he has decided on. This weather also symbolizes the insignificance of this man, and humanity generally, in relation to nature. He is unable to survive after his fire is extinguished by the snow and dies because he was arrogant enough to assume humankind is invincible.
Traveling alone The death of the man who chooses to travel alone could be interpreted as a figurative criticism of individualism and a guarded argument in favor of socialism. In terms of the plot, the man is depicted as arrogant for railing against the advice of the old-timer. If one reads this symbolically, however, the death of the man comes from his lack of imagination and foresight and this is tied to his streak of individualism.
To Build a Fire: Character Profiles
The dog The dog is described as a 'big native husky, the proper wolf-dog, grey-coated and without any visible or temperamental difference from its brother, the wild wolf'. In this short story of few characters, the dog acts as a symbol of nature and is a contrast to the man. The dog unlike the man is aware of the dangers of the freezing temperature and knows this is not a day to be out walking.
The man The unnamed man is the central protagonist and little background information is given about him. He is, however, depicted as lacking in imagination and does not take on board the implications of the advice he received earlier from the man he describes as the old-timer. He is not from this region and is, therefore, lacking in knowledge of how to proceed. By not listening to advice and proceeding on his trek without another (human) companion, he has left himself even more vulnerable to the elements. He also symbolizes the arrogance of humans, as opposed to having the instinctive awareness of the dog, and his death highlights this.
The old-timer The old-timer is so named by the man and only appears in the story with the references the man makes to him (as the old-timer from Sulphur Creek). He had advised the man on how cold the weather gets, on how he must build a fire if he gets wet and on the necessity of traveling with a companion if it is colder than 'fifty below'.
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- Minimum stay:3 nights
- Sleeps:6
- Bedrooms:3
- Bathrooms:1
- Property type:Cabin
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:N/A
About the Property
Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, (Sleeps 6)
Enjoy the day swimming, boating (canoe is provided), and fishing right off your private dock. Bring along your own boat and waterskiing, wakeboarding, drifting in the sun, and serious fishing are yours.
We are just a few miles east of Brainerd for shopping, antiques, and nightlife. Enjoy all the sites, attractions, golf and restaurants in the Brainerd Lakes area! Lake Mille Lacs, Minnesota's premier Walleye Lake, is a few miles away.
Evening bonfires, roasted marshmallows, shore lunch, the call of the loons, and a lake full of fun, will all become a part of your family memories.
Keywords: lakeshore, private, lake home, cottage, cabin, summer home, knotty pine
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Member since: 2010
Property Type
- Cabin
House Rules
- Max. occupancy 6
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Children Welcome:
Big private yard for playing. Gradual deepening of lake at the dock....moreless
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No smoking is allowed at all. Damage deposit will be completely forfeited if there is any evidence of smoking on the premises....moreless
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- Vacation Rental
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 6
Other Amenities
- Large private yard surrounded by trees provide a beautiful setting to kick back, relax and enjoy family. Campfire pit (firewood included) and lakeside deck. 185 feet of private shoreline with private dock. Fishing off the dock. A canoe and paddles, and 3 life jackets are included. Gradual deepening lake with water depth at end of dock near waist level and able to accommodate boats....moreless
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- Hiking
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- Broadband Access
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Jun 10 - Aug 21, 2017
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Fall 2017
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- Pet Fee $75
- Cleaning $110
- Tax Rate 9.88%
Only pets allowed are dogs. 2 dogs maximum. Fee is $75 per dog. NOTE: The VRBO system only allows for 1 dog charge on their "quotable rates". 2 dogs will be $75 higher than the rates VRBO is quoting.
Standard rate is for up to 6 persons. Each additional person is $75. Max number of people allowed at the cabin is 8 with pre-approval required. NOTE: The VRBO system is not set up to charge for the 7th and 8th person in the "quotable rates" system.
Any rental including July 4th must be at least 5 days.
$250 rental deposit + $250 damage/security deposit, completed pet form, and signed rental agreement (by all adult renters and parents of minors at the property) due to secure rental. Complete balance including all additional fees due 30 days before rental.
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Year Purchased: 2009
About the owner: Tom and Linda have been vacationing on Upper South Long Lake for many years. We met at a bonfire party on the lake and have raised 3 kids with loads of summer lake adventures! We are excited to share our cabin with you. As a matter of fact you will see us in the boat pictured as we enjoy summer 'Up North' at our summer cabin on the same lake!
Why the Owner Chose Brainerd, MN, USA:
We have been vacationing on this Lake for over 40 years. We love it up here so much this is our second home on the same lake. Wildlife, long walks, eagle spotting, loon calls, water sports, sunsets, talks and s'mores around the campfire are all woven into our family fabric. You'll be happy when they are part of yours!
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin:
We take a lot of pride in our cabin so you will find it neat and clean. We have made many improvements that you will appreciate. You will love the privacy that our 185 feet of lakeshore, big front yard, lakeside deck, and the wooded lot provide. From many windows of the cabin you can not see our neighbors. On bad weather days there is lots of space in the cabin for family card games, movies (small library included) or a check on the current sporting event on the big screen TV.
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Panoramic Lake Views from Living & Dining, Master Bdrm. Large private yard.
Dining Room - comfortable seating, big window w/lake view, room for games
Big Master Bedroom has Lake Views, Queen bed, Ceiling Fan
The red Guest Bedroom with Lake Views, Twin Beds and ceiling fan
Campfire pit with firewood provided.
Living room with lake view, gas fireplace, 52' high def TV w/ cable, comfy seats
Efficent kitchen with dishwasher and all you need for meal preparation
The blue bedroom with twin beds & ceiling fan.
Nice dock. Not shown - lake side deck with table, chairs, umbrella
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Football Players, Marching Band Members Practice Thru 90-Degree HeatThe hot weather forecasted for Tuesday will have lots of people looking for some relief. It should be a popular day for lakes, pools and water parks around the Twin Cities. Lake Josephine in Roseville is likely to be a popular spot in Roseville Tuesday as much of the Twin Cities is under a heat advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Businesses Feeling The Heat From Lack Of HeatA ride down the waterslide at the Edina Aquatic Center is a perfect way to beat the heat. But this summer, the slides have seen less traffic. Jen Cirone of Minneapolis has noticed a difference. "It's been a little bit slower, and usually I come at the very beginning of the season and I didn't this year," Cirone said.


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Lou Roman's intense fascination with color is passionately blended in the "original California style". She has tastefully rendered a variety of watercolor subjects and her work is found in galleries throughout the US. Lou Roman studied under the most noteworthy watercolor masters at regional workshops in the US. Her reputed commissions are not limited to the Minnesota Governor's Mansion. Her work was introduced globally in Hong Kong and at Art Expos in New York and Los Angeles.
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by admin on Thursday, February 16, 2017
(This article was provided by Kaiser Health News.)
Yolanda Solar has battled a life-threatening disease for more than three decades. The disease nearly killed her last summer and Solar, a 73-year-old grandmother, was rushed to the hospital by ambulance.
When Solar was discharged one week later, she received bad news: She would have to wait until March to see a doctor.
Waiting seven months for treatment would be unthinkable if Solar had cancer or heart disease. But Solar suffers from severe depression, and waiting that long for help is typical — and potentially dangerous.
Although San Antonio has earned widespread praise for its success in keeping people with mental illness out of jail, patients here routinely wait months to see psychiatrists, who are in short supply across the country. The number of available psychiatrists who specialize in the care of the elderly or children is even smaller.
Without routine medical care, patients like Solar, who tried to kill herself in August with an overdose of pills, can quickly deteriorate. Many return to the emergency room. Some don't survive.
But Solar was luckier than most.
Emergency room (ER) staff made an appointment for her at a transitional care clinic at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, which annually treats up to 1,500 patients with serious mental illness until they can find regular care. The clinic helps the mentally ill avoid winding up in the ER, where round-the-clock activity and confusion is ill-suited to the needs of patients who are already agitated, suicidal or psychotic.
Communities like San Antonio are increasingly focused on reducing emergency room use by people with mental illness. In addition to being chaotic, emergency rooms are among the most expensive places in the health system to get urgent care.
Patients like Solar end up in the ER because they can't find care in the community, and emergency rooms can't legally turn anyone away. The mentally ill can be stranded in the ER for hours, days or even weeks with minimal treatment, because doctors deem them too disabled to discharge, but can't find them an inpatient psychiatric bed, which would allow patients to get more intensive care.
More than half of emergency room physicians said their local mental health system has gotten worse in the past year, according to a survey of 1,716 members of the American College of Emergency Physicians, released in October. Seventy-five percent of ER doctors said on their last shift, they saw at least one psychiatric patient who needed to be hospitalized.
"The emergency department becomes the de facto dumping ground for all mental health patients," said Gillian Schmitz, a San Antonio emergency physician.
The number of ER patients with a mental illness grew from 4.4 million in 2002 to 6.8 million in 2011, an increase of 55 percent, according to a 2016 study in Health Affairs. About 836,000 Americans a year go to the emergency room after harming themselves, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nearly 43,000 Americans committed suicide in 2014 — more than are killed annually in car accidents.
The American College of Emergency Physicians devoted much of its annual meeting in October to patients with psychiatric crises.
Everyone suffers when people with mental illness are stuck in limbo in the ER, Schmitz said. Other patients face longer waits for care and hospitals lose money. That's because insurers pay emergency rooms only for their initial encounter with a patient, but not for time spent waiting for an inpatient bed.
"Every hour we are holding a psych patient," Schmitz said, "is lost revenue that hospitals could be earning on other medical patients."
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Solar's story also shows the progress that people with mental illness can make when they receive prompt and comprehensive care. She has not returned to the ER since beginning treatment in August.
Hospital staff scheduled her appointment at the transitional care clinic through a web-based computer system before she left the hospital. Like most patients, Solar was seen within a few days.
Solar now meets regularly with a psychiatrist, who manages her medications, and a counselor to discuss her fears.
A therapist visits her at home to help organize her medications, which include pills for high blood pressure and cholesterol. The visits are paid for through a Medicaid pilot program, which allows staff to provide extra services for up to five patients who are considered "high utilizers" of health care, or patients who are particularly costly to insurers because of repeat trips to the hospital or ER, said Megan Fredrick, the clinic's program manager.
Patients with serious mental illness, which can cause cognitive changes similar to dementia, often need help with day-to-day tasks, said psychologist Dawn Velligan, project director at the transitional care clinic. Therapists help patients set alarms that remind them when to take their medicines. They work with patients on calendars and organizational skills, so that clients don't miss appointments.
Through a type of therapy called cognitive adaption training, clinic staff teach basic skills, such as how to shop for groceries or take the bus to a medical appointment, Velligan said.
Only 2.5 percent of psychiatric patients seen at the transitional care clinic return to the ER within three months, compared to 10 percent of patients who aren't seen at the clinic, Fredrick said.
Without the clinic's help, Solar said, she would probably have considered suicide again.
"Sometimes, I get pretty, pretty, pretty depressed," said Solar, who was raised by an alcoholic father. Her depression began, Solar said, during an unhappy marriage.
Yet for years, Solar suffered in silence. The first time she saw a psychiatrist was after her August suicide attempt.
Nationwide, more than half of people with mental illness go without treatment, according to Mental Health America, an advocacy group. The reasons are complex. Many people with mental illness don't realize they're sick, or that treatment can help. Some patients lack transportation or money to pay for care. About 17 percent of people with a mental illness in the U.S. are uninsured, according to Mental Health America.
"For many of our elderly Hispanic patients, this is the first time they've seen a therapist," Cynthia Sierra, a clinic counselor. "You're raised not to talk about your problems with strangers … You can carry years of burdens and trauma.
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For all its success, the transitional care clinic can't help everyone.
With an annual budget of $3.5 million — provided by a variety of grants and a fund for Medicaid demonstration projects — the clinic sees just a fraction of those who need help.
"We constantly have to beg for money," Velligan said.
Although the transitional clinic accepts patients covered by Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance, it can't accept most uninsured patients.
Psychiatrist Harsh Trivedi describes the program as a "Band-Aid" that fails to address the larger problem of inadequate care for people with mental illness.
"Unfortunately, creating these programs doesn't actually solve the real access issues," said Trivedi, chair of the American Psychiatric Association's council on healthcare systems and financing.
Trivedi notes that the national shortage of psychiatrists means that even well-insured patients often have to wait for care. Although the overall number of physicians increased 14 percent from 2003 to 2013, the number of psychiatrists fell by 10 percent when adjusted for population growth, according to a July study in Health Affairs.
That shortage is projected to worsen over the next decade as large numbers of psychiatrists reach retirement age, said Trivedi, who is also the president and CEO of Sheppard Pratt Health System in Maryland.
Many psychiatrists have stopped taking insurance because health plans pay them too little to sustain a practice, Trivedi said.
To really help more patients, the country needs to rebuild the mental health system, investing both in outpatient care, more hospitals beds and supportive services, Schmitz said. Instead, states have been steadily slashing mental health budgets for years.
"As a society, we're OK with the fact that someone with depression isn't able to get care," Trivedi said. "That double standard allows some of our most vulnerable people to end up in harm's way."
by admin on Tuesday, January 10, 2017
As he sits in the kitchen of his Lake City farm home, Dwight Dial is surrounded by items that remind him of his loved ones: a barometer his mother passed down to him from Swedish ancestors, photos on the fridge of children and grandchildren, embroidered wall hangings completed by his beloved wife, Jane. It's a comfortable room in a sprawling farmhouse, but at the moment, it's quiet. The only sound in the house is Dwight's voice as he remembers three people he lost within three years.
His father, Gerald, was a tail gunner in a B-17 bomber during World War II in the European theater. He flew 36 missions and was featured in a book written about the "Flying Fortress." Gerald rarely discussed his experiences with his family, who only came to realize the dangers he had faced when they read the book. "We told each other we're lucky to be here!" recalls Dwight.
After the war, Gerald returned to the farm and married Alice Ann. Together, they raised seven children and tended the land. When he was 85, a lifetime of smoking resulted in a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema. In 2009, he began to utilize Community Hospice at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital (SMCH) in Lake City. Hospice is a special kind of care that brings terminally ill patients and their families comfort, support and compassion in a manner that respects and cherishes the dignity and uniqueness of each individual. When cure is no longer possible, hospice can provide highly skilled care to patients and their families in the familiar surroundings of their own home or residence, including nursing homes.
Dwight recalls, "The nurses would come to the house to take care of him. My parents were very private, but I think my folks shared more of their personal lives with them than they did with their children." He was impressed with the level of care his father received at the hands of the hospice team. "At one point, my father decided to stop going to see his doctor for checkups. The nurses communicated with his physician who then made a housecall. Together they decided to let mom continue to take care of Dad in their home with the help of the hospice nurses. When he passed on December 6, 2013, his last words to mom were 'I'm glad you kept me at home.'"
In May 2011, Dwight and Jane were visiting their son in Alabama who was preparing for his third tour of duty in Iraq. They were playing with their grandson when Jane suddenly said to Dwight, "Something's not right inside." When the couple returned home Jane made an appointment with her primary care provider Nancy Flink, certified physician assistant. Tests revealed that Jane had ovarian cancer. Dr. Marc Miller performed surgery in June and Jane, a long-time Nutrition Services Director at SMCH, began chemotherapy at the hospital that felt like home.
On August 28, 2013 the couple celebrated their anniversary with dinner, margaritas and laughter. Dwight recalls that it was their last meal together. A few days later, Jane was taken to Des Moines to receive care from her oncologist where she stayed until October. When she was able to return to her home, she opted to do the next round of chemotherapy at the Lake City hospital, entering the hospice program at the same time. "Everyone at the hospital worked to make sure Jane was comfortable. The maintenance crew brought a hospital bed, then went and got a new mattress for it, while Bethany Morrow made sure Jane had new sheets and anything else she needed. Friends came to sing Christmas carols for us and later hung Valentine's cards all over the walls," says Dwight.
The hospice team helped with bathing Jane and medications. They trained Dwight on how to care for her ileostomy and how to give her nutrients through a port after she was unable to digest food. Dwight pauses for a long moment, "Jane passed away on December 26, 2013, 20 days after her father-in-law. She didn't want to go before Dad and she didn't want to go on Christmas day. That morning she said to me, 'I made it.'" Softly, Dwight continues, "I told her it was okay for her to go, and she went."
A few months passed and Dwight continued to farm. In June 2014, his mother, Alice Ann was diagnosed with breast cancer. Dr. Miller performed a mastectomy, but the disease had spread into her lymph nodes. "My mother was very strong. She went home and convalesced for a few weeks on her own and then began a series of 29 radiation treatments. After she completed 20, I took her to California to see her sister. When we returned she completed the last nine."
Before Thanksgiving that year, Alice Ann acquired an infection and was hospitalized for 100 days. Dwight decided to take her home to his house where he could care for her. "The wound nurse showed me how to clean and pack her wound. The hospice nurses were also there to help care for Mom." Throughout 2015, Alice Ann was in and out of the hospital but on December 5 she returned to the hospital for the final time. She told Dwight, "As soon as I'm well enough, I'm going to go to Shady Oaks."
She reached that goal on December 9. "The hospice team was involved in mom's care at the hospital and the nursing home," says Dwight. "The communication, care and support flow so well from the SMCH hospice team. They bent over backwards to make the process as easy as possible for the family." Alice Ann passed away on December 31, 2015.
Dwight is grateful for the care shown to Gerald, Alice Ann and Jane, "Hospice gave my loved ones the ability to live out their last days in dignity and love, surrounded by people who truly cared. They became our family during those very critical days. The sincerity this staff has is unquestionable. For the compassion they have for those that are leaving us and for the caregivers, I cannot thank them enough."
by Kirk Norris on Tuesday, January 3, 2017
When mental health issues become visible, it often happens explosively and tragically. The shootings at Newtown and Virginia Tech, along with countless other deadly crimes, were carried out by mentally unstable individuals. About a year ago, an Iowa veteran dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder was angered by two teens who were horsing around at an Ankeny McDonald's. He shot and paralyzed one of them.
This is when, like a volcano erupting, mental health explodes across the headlines, only to eventually be replaced by some other disaster or scandal. But, as health care providers well know, the problem not only doesn't go away, it's getting worse. In fact, mental health is arguably Iowa's top public health issue.
Unlike volcanoes, poor mental health and the dangers that can accompany it can be controlled. Where we are failing as both a nation and a state is in providing the right care in the right place at the right time.
Health care providers know this means many of the mentally ill end up in emergency rooms, but perhaps the most tragic evidence of failure are the number of mentally ill inmates in American jails. The National Alliance on Mental Illness estimates that nearly 15 percent of men and 30 percent of women booked into jails have a serious mental health condition. That's about two million Americans each year.
Here in Iowa, 123,000 people live with serious mental health issues and 80,000 Iowa youths cope with severe emotional disorders. Yet Iowa has fewer psychiatric beds and mental health professionals than nearly every state in the nation.
The idea behind the "deinstitutionalization" of the 1950s and '60s, and more recently the closing of two Iowa mental health institutes, is that the mentally ill could be helped more humanely while living and being treated in community settings. But the community-based infrastructure was never really put in place or properly supported, so a huge number of those released never got the local help they needed.
Now the price is literally being paid, as Iowans in need of mental health services are churning through emergency rooms and sometimes in jails, places that are costly not only terms of real dollars, but in their inability to properly address an individual's long-term mental health. Good intentions in the form of deinstitutionalization are not enough, but there are solutions.
This is why during the upcoming legislative session, Iowa hospitals will be advocating for increased behavioral health care access across the continuum to help relieve the systemic bottleneck that has patients languishing in hospital beds or in jails.
Iowa needs a full care continuum in behavioral health that includes sub-acute services, crisis intervention, crisis homes, nursing facility care and community-based services. With that infrastructure in place, more hospital inpatient psychiatric beds will become available for patients who truly need them, while patients needing less intensive care will receive it close to home.
Properly investing in these more efficient and effective resources now will put our state on a path to reduce behavioral health care costs in the long run. Otherwise, reliance on stop-gap measures will continue to extract a high price from both Iowans and Iowa communities.
by admin on Monday, December 19, 2016
In this season of giving, surgical services employees at Mercy Medical Center-Clinton have found a creative solution to give the perfect gift to those in need, while at the same time finding a use for material that would otherwise be thrown away.
"It's just called 'blue wrap,'" said Leigh Anne Piper, Mercy's director of perioperative and cardiac services. "We get it in sheets and use it after our surgical supplies are cleaned and sterilized. The wrap is only used to cover the sterilized supplies until it is time to use them in the operating room."
The waterproof, plastic mesh material would normally be thrown away after use, according to Piper. "We've always looked for something that we could do with it," Piper said. "It's such a sturdy fabric that throwing it away seemed wasteful."
That's when she presented the surgical services team with an idea and from there, it grew.
"I found online that some people made things with the blue wrap and that's when I mentioned it to an employee in our department who took the wrap home and tried sewing the material to see how easy it would go together," said Piper. After that proved successful, the idea for blessing bags took hold.
"We thought that if we could sew these together in a bag, we could fill them with items that could help some of our patients who are homeless or in need of basic supplies," said Piper.
Once it was determined that the bags could be sewn, Piper and her team arranged a sewing night at Mercy. Employees were invited to bring sewing machines for a work session to put the bags together; 24 employees participated in the session.
Donations for items to place in the bag also generously poured in from departments across Mercy and an assembly line was set up in early December where employees could volunteer over lunch to fill bags. Each blessing bag contains a bottle of water, a blanket, hat, gloves, socks, toiletries, flashlight, food and a reference list to find help if needed. More than 108 bags were created and filled and are now ready to be given to patients in need.
"This project really demonstrates how we serve our faith-based Mission at Mercy," said Amy Berentes, vice president of patient care, adding "not only do we provide care to those who come to us, but this project demonstrates how we live our faith and extend our care and compassion to those in need. The added benefit is that we are being good stewards of our resources, finding a meaningful use for material that would have otherwise gone to the landfill. I am proud of everyone who participated in any way in this project."
Piper admits that it exceeded her expectations on how well the idea for the project took off and how inspired employees were to help. "As an organization, we live our mission every day in what we do, but it was absolutely heartwarming to see how everyone wanted to help. I am so proud to work at Mercy."
The bags will be provided to any patient that any employee feels may need one. Piper credits her surgical services department and the entire Mercy team for the assistance in this project. "I have had many colleagues tell me that they are excited to be a part of the project and really feel that these bags may make a difference in someone's life."
by admin on Tuesday, December 13, 2016
(From time to time, the blog features recipients of the IHA Iowa Hospital Heroes Award. These outstanding hospital employees come from across the state and work at hospitals of every size. They exemplify the courage, caring and community focus that are the hallmarks of the hospital mission in Iowa.)
A hero is admired for outstanding achievements and noble qualities. This is true for Pharmacist Michele Birdsell from Henry County Health Center (HCHC) in Mount Pleasant, who is our hero both inside the health center and out in our community.
An HCHC pharmacist since 1996, Michele has positively impacted the lives of patients, staff and students for 20 years. Her actions, attitude and day-to-day concern for our patients are evidence of the passion she has for others. When Michele says "my patients," she really means it, it's not just a mantra.
The impact she makes does not stop with her patients. Michele spends a tremendous amount of time, talent and energy as a preceptor for pharmacy students from the University of Iowa and Drake University. In 2011, she was named University of Iowa Hospital Pharmacy Preceptor of the Year. One member of HCHC's medical staff said, "Michele's critical thinking skills are second to none. She goes above and beyond to pass her knowledge on to others by being a preceptor to pharmacy students and providing education to staff."
Michele has been described by colleagues as a shining example of selflessness, caring and compassion. She does whatever is necessary to ensure that patients receive their needed medication in a timely manner, even when that means responding in the middle of the night, in inclement weather or when she's not on call.
Outside of HCHC, Michele shows her commitment to the community by serving on the local business and professional women's group. Within that organization she mentors young women to become professionals and supports scholarship efforts. She is also an active participant with the American Cancer Society and has volunteered for more than 10 years with HCHC's Relay for Life team, helping with fundraisers and volunteering at the event.
Maya Angelou once said, "A hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people." Michele Birdsell is a true Hospital Hero as her numerous contributions have made HCHC and the surrounding communities in Henry County a better place for us all.


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Ena Stealing The Golden Car Escape
EnaGames - Ena Stealing The Golden Car Escape is another point and click room escape game developed by Ena Games. In the previous level, Lee completed eighth task. Now this is ninth task, Lee went to steal the golden car from the city. Lee got the information that golden car is secured with laser beams. Let us see how Lee going to steal the golden car? Good luck and have fun!
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Review: Sleep No More (Sleep No More #1) by Aprilynne Pike
I received this book for free from the mentioned source in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book nor the content of my review.
Sleep No More by Aprilynne Pike
Series: Sleep No More #1
Published by: HarperTeen on 4/29/2014
Genres: Greek & Roman, Mythology, Paranormal, YA, Young Adult
Pages: 352
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The blockbuster film Inception meets Lisa McMann's Wake trilogy in this dark paranormal thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Aprilynne Pike. This novel is also perfect for fans of Kelley Armstrong, Alyson Noel, and Kimberly Derting.
Charlotte Westing has a gift. She is an Oracle and has the ability to tell the future. But it doesn't do her much good. Instead of using their miraculous power, modern-day Oracles are told to fight their visions—to refrain from interfering. And Charlotte knows the price of breaking the rules. She sees it every day in her wheelchair-bound mother and the absence of her father. But when a premonition of a classmate's death is too strong for her to ignore, Charlotte is forced to make an impossible decision: continue following the rules or risk everything—even her sanity—to stop the serial killer who is stalking her town.
I finished Sleep No More about a month ago and honestly it took me that long to write this review. On the one hand, I adored the mystery aspect of the story. Learning about Oracles, their lore and history, and how they interact with the world was quite entertaining and is the main reason I continued to plow through this novel. But on the opposite end of this spectrum I felt nothing for our main character Charlotte other than pity. To begin with Sleep No More is compared to Inception – I didn't relate this novel to Inception, at all. Unless you are talking about the Oracles going into this dreamlike state and altering things they've seen…but that's still making this comparison a stretch (a wide stretch) at best.
When Charlotte was younger she used her Oracle powers to save the life of someone she loved only to lose another person in their place. Because of this, she lives a very sheltered life. Hiding her abilities and forcing away the vision as her aunt taught her to do. Her only friend is a super-hot guy who, seems to only care for her because she seems fragile – oh and she takes his mind off his dead girlfriend (WTH???). However, I tried to work with it but for the most part I didn't enjoy the romance aspects of this book. I wasn't swooning or falling in love with old whatever-his-name-is-I-don't-care-enough-to-remember.
Let's move on to what I did like. The murder mystery, which is the catalyst for Charlotte doing something and actually learning more about her abilities than what her aunt allowed her to know, was pretty decent. I enjoyed watching Charlotte manipulate 'the future" and learn to control her powers. I also liked the "whodunit" aspect of it. My only grip with this bit of Sleep No More is the creepy man Charlotte meets. Our MC seemed to trust him a tad too bit for someone she just met. Wondering off from civilization with this man while a serial killer on the loose didn't seem like good judgment on her part. I can understand her desperation to learn more about others like herself, however because of the age difference and how he approached her it just seemed…weird (for a lack of a better word than eww).
Overall, I feel somewhat indifferent about Sleep No More. This book was on my radar for a while and I was thrilled when I got a copy for review. But my expectations seemed to be too high. There were parts I enjoyed, parts I skimmed, and parts I just rolled my eyes at. In any case, if you are looking for a book with mystery, killers, mythology, and paranormal aspects, I encourage you to give it a try.
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Destined to be among the great virtuosos of jazz, Thomas Chapin, an alto sax and flute master, was nearing the pinnacle of his meteoric rise when leukemia took him at the age of 40 in 1998. Though fame and world recognition have eluded him despite the mark he left on jazz n the '80s and '90s, his passionate life and incandescent music remain unforgettable to fans who knew him and musicians who played with him. And today, his music is inspiring a new generation of artists and musicians who have discovered him. The new documentary THOMAS CHAPIN, NIGHT BIRD SONG draws an intimate portrait of this musical explorer who pushed and transcended the boundaries of jazz and dissolved the distinctions between sound and music. Because of this film, he will no longer be only a footnote in jazz. His indelible mark will be known.
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