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Commissioning person-centred care for vulnerable groups: what role does pharmacy play?
Session one: Opening plenary
Matthew Cripps: Improving population health care
Laurence Thraves: Role of pharmacists in improving healthcare for people with dementia living in care homes
Session two: Reducing pressures - opportunities for pharmacy
Victor Adebowale: Commissioning person-centred care for vulnerable groups
Session three: Breakout streams
Stream A: Children and young people
Sophie Toor: Leeds West CCG paediatric asthma project
Steve Tomlin: Medicines in children across the boundaries
Stream B: Care homes
Lucy MacAuley: Pharmacy enabling integrated, innovative care locally
Stream C: Mental health
Anne Child and Steve Mason: Delivering a joined-up approach to dementia care
Stream D: Learning disabilities
Dave Gerrard: Collaborative working initiative to improve the care of people with a learning disability
Steve Buckley: The use of psychotropic medicines for challenging behaviour in the learning disability population of Trafford
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Yesterday was a very important day in history. Its the best of feelings to turn on your radio first thing in the morning and hear such fantastic news. Its even more fantastic that the sun finally decided to come out to play. Its like it had been waiting to hear the good news as well! Three days of rain and over casted humidity is not my idea of a California summer!
Every time I look at this dress it reminds me of Charlie Brown and I think that its because of that, that I'm drawn to it. I'm not entirely sure if a chevron stripe of this size is the most flattering for my body type, but none the less, I enjoy this dress. It has a very playful vibe to it, but at the same time I felt as if I easily add a bit of class.
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An emergency warning is in place for a fast-moving grassfire burning 14 kilometres east of Wagga Wagga.
The fire is approximately 400 hectares in size and is currently out-of-control.
Fire crews have been deployed to protect properties, while a water bomber is helping firefighters battle the blaze.
The Rural Fire Service says residents should seek shelter as the time to leave has passed.
Meanwhile, authorities warn of catastrophic fire conditions for parts of New South Wales tomorrow.
A total state-wide fire ban will be imposed in New South Wales from midnight, with temperatures set to soar over 40 degrees.
The Illawarra, Shoalhaven and southern ranges are expecting catastrophic fire danger, along with many other high-risk areas.
The Premier, Barry O'Farrell, warns that Tuesday won't just be another hot day.
"Tomorrow will be perhaps the worst fire danger day this state has ever faced," Mr O'Farrell said.
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During the Japanese Occupation, life was difficult for every one especially in the Chinese villages. The Japanese hated the Chinese and would love to kill them if possible. But usually, most of the Japanese would just slap them when they had a chance. This enmity between the Japanese and the Chinese was from ancient history.
When the Japanese arrived in Sibu, they were very much into taking over the town and running their government as they liked.
Food was scarce, people were scared and there was lots of bitterness too.
Girls were quickly married off for fear of rape and being forced to become comfort women.
My mother and her younger sister chose to be dressed up as boys and worked in the padi fields, with blackened face.
They worked hard but food was scarce.
One of the food on the table was the fermented shrimps which we Foochows called har chien. Cincaluk in Bahasa Malaysia. They had to be very frugal with even this dish.
They could only dip their chopstick into the sauce and ate some sweet potatoes. Sometimes when the har chien was gone, or had gone bad, it was only salt and sweet potatoes.
However after 3 years and 8 months, the Allied came and the Japanese surrendered.
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February 27, 2017
Pulau Kerto : Love and Obedience
I was born in Pulau Kerto. The birth was attended to by a local trained midwife, whom my father fetched from Sibu . He took the small boat across the River Rajang when my first time mother said that it was time and it was confirmed by the Confinement Lady, Sixth Aunt, or Sixth Sister to Mother.
Mum was brought up in the Foochow village of Ah Nang Chong, about 2 hours boat ride from Sibu. So she was used to riverine village life and the rearing of domestic fowls and animals. She was best in rearing pigs according to her.
When she married my father, then manager of the rice and ice mill (Hua Hong Ice Factory), she was all ready to raise her own domesticated animals and poultry for food. Living with a Grandmother in law also helped her gain confidence in an extended family life. She learned fast from Great Grandmother as they got along very well. That pleased both my grandparents, and my maternal grandmother.
My father was happy that his wife was a a capable one. She raised ducks, chickens and even goats.
Mum was most happy in the evening when she could call all the ducks home to the cage, below the house. Her "deee, deee,deee, deee" resonated ...During low tide, the ducks were dirty and during high tide they were very clean.
Mum would cluck her tongue and laughingly tell us, "See, we love our ducks by giving them food...and they are so obedient!!"
I suppose we kids grew up very obedient because we wanted to eat all the nice food she prepared. She continues till today to give us the best food, to show us love. <3 p="">
As kids we enjoyed watching the ducks grow bigger and bigger and at times we were extremely happy when mum called out how many eggs the ducks had laid. Sometimes she would go around the river banks to find the duck eggs, as some mother ducks were not good at laying their eggs at "home".
Chickens were free range and they roosted on the trees around our house. The goats were also tied to the higher grounds and they munched on the grass. It was fun watching them chew and munch away.3>
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Around this time of year, more than one hundred years ago, the
destructive, merciless Great Fire swept through our city's streets.
Legend says that on October 8, 1871, Mrs. O'Leary's cow kicked over
a lantern and started the blaze but we now know that the fire's
origins are unclear and that an intrepid report made up the O'Leary
story, thinking it made his report more colorful (Poor Mrs.
O'Leary!). However it began, over 300 people are reported to have
died, and more than 100,000 Chicagoans were left homeless.
The Lookingglass Theater's latest production - "The Great Fire"
- offers the perfect chance for families to explore the tragedy
that led to the rebirth of our city. Hugely entertaining, it
explores the myths surrounding the fire, following several
Chicagoans as they struggle to survive both before and as the fire
enflames their city. Writer and Director (and ensemble member) John
Musial has weaved together and reinterpreted actual accounts, one
of them from Charles Anthony (the inspiration for the characters
Arthur and Frenchy), the son of a Chicago Judge who recalled his
memories of the fire that he survived when he was just 15-year-old
in a 1919 publication. Anyone living in the city will appreciate
the antics of 7th and 8th ward (today's Pilsen) alderman James
Henry Hidreth, brought to life by the brilliantly versatile Cheryl
Lynn Bruce. Julia Lemus, played by Stephanie Diaz, recalls what
this disaster meant to the hundreds of working-class immigrants
trying to make a decent living in Chicago at the time.
The fire itself is portrayed by Lindsey Noel Whiting: she's a
nasty, backstabbing, heartless redhead in a white petticoat.
The Chicago Fire is appropriate for kids over age 8. Before you
go, familiarize your kids with the basic facts and story behind the
fire. I recommend The Great Chicago Fire, by Kay Olsen (available
on amazon.com), an engaging interpretation in comic book format.
After the show, be sure to visit the Great Chicago Fire exhibit at
the Chicago History Museum, where you can even find Julia Lemus'
painting of the fire. The Great Fire, now playing at Chicago's
Lookingglass Theater. For tickets, call 312-337-0665 or visit
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There's now a W hotel in St. Petersburg, and the city's lodging scene may never be the same. Expect the same W touches that you get in the States, such as high-quality bath products, an indoor pool and spa, and trendy decor. The rooftop bar has a view of St. Isaac's, and there's often music and events in the lobby (although locals are probably priced out of miX, the Alain Ducasse restaurant on site). This would be one of the best places to experience White Nights; save those Starwood points.


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Opportunity of PDMA Balochistan Government Jobs 2016:
Latest Opportunities are in Provincial Disaster Management Authority Balochistan. Hence, this info is about PDMA Balochistan Government Jobs 2016. Various posts are lie vacant under the good control of PDMA Balochistan. Thus, PDMA requires applications from aspiring and suitable candidates to fill the vacant posts. So, it is a better chance to be a part of this department. Now, if you are interested in having a job in this department, you should apply for it. Hence, candidates should belong to Balochistan. Only citizen of Balochistan are required as these posts are for local domicile having candidates. So, now if you are from the said province and you want to apply for these latest Jobs, read the rest info first.
Provincial Disaster Management Authority Balochistan is offering Latest Government Jobs 2016. The vacant posts are for the local inhabitants of Balochistan. So, only those candidates are eligible to apply who are having the domicile of Balochistan. Moreover, the vacant posts are 12. So, you have to be fast enough to get one. Hence, the basic pay scale for these posts is from 01 to 17. Thus, you must not lose this vital chance. So, now to apply for this PDMA Jobs 2016, visit the PDMA website link given below and apply via that link. So, it is the soft info of the posts, for more inf do see the ad too.
Job Details
Company/ Department/ Institution: Provincial Disaster Management Authority Balochistan
Project Name: N/A
Job Type: Government
Jobs Name: Assistant Director, Relief Officer, Accounts Officer, Stenographer, Junior Clerk, Electrician, Naib Qasid
Basic Scale/ Salary: 01-17
Job Nature: Contract
Total Seats: 12
Domicile: Balochistan
Quota: N/A
Gender: Male
Location/ City/ Province: Balochistan
Age Limit (Without Relaxation): N/A
Age Limit: (With Relaxation): According to Govt. policy
Education: Master's, graduation, M.Com, FA, Metric, Literate
Experience: Relevant
Last Date of Submission: 10-09-2016
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The Confrontation
I leave the balcony from where I have stood for so long.
I leave the house where I have spent so many lonely nights.
Down I go, to the sandy beach below.
We should all confront our fears
but we don't always.
Sometimes we have to escape.
Am I escaping or am I confronting?
I reach the water of the beach, the waves lap around me...no, through me.
I do not shiver, though the wind is howling.
The Black Silhouette moves as I approach.
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Art Gilding was founded in 1975 by Karl Eggert, a Master Gilder who trained as a church restorer in Cologne, Germany. Karl is one of the world's pre-eminent experts on metal leaf gilding with over 45 years of experience. He is passionate and devoted to this fascinating craft and takes great pleasure in the long-lasting effects of his work. Gilding was once a secret craft, passed only from Father to Son, but today, Karl enjoys teaching this fine ancient craft to students.
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A person who uses the term "lol" too much. This word can be used to describe anyone who types "lol" on a regular basis. This word can especially describe a person who actually says "lol" instead of laughing in real life.
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The Seton Southwest Women's Development Board invites you to help support this effort through sponsorship of our premier fundraiser, The Seton Spring Affair: Jockeys & Juleps, March 24, 2017.
This Kentucky Derby themed event will be held at Pecan Springs Ranch, a stunning venue located just 4 miles from the hospital. Proceeds from the event will benefit Seton Southwest Hospital for surgical equipment or to support the area of greatest need at the hospital as designated by the Seton Hays Foundation Board of Trustees.
Click here for a list of available sponsorships.
Tom and Joan Searcy are dedicated volunteers whose long-time support for Seton Hays recently led to a generous gift to create The Searcy Family Health Professions Scholarship Endowment.
During their weekly volunteer shifts in the Seton Hays Emergency Department, Tom and Joan see firsthand the excellent care provided by our clinical staff.
"It takes a good education to do what they do every day," says Tom. "But nowadays it is so expensive to go to school. We just want to help some of them pursue the education they need to enter, or advance in, the health care field. We have a passion to support this."
The first Searcy Family Health Professions Scholarship of $3,000 was awarded to Denise Brelsford, Med/Surg RN III, Seton Medical Center Hays.
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Seton Medical Center Hays was the only hospital in Hays county to win an award for cardiac patient care excellence last year. Your support helps us to continue providing outstanding quality of care to those we serve.
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Most predict it will be 2019 or 2020 model year. They have to retool a whole factory to build it, which will take a while.
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How to Prepare for Varsity Wrestling?
This article helps you learn how to win a Varsity wrestling match in High School.
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I love the taste of this lemonade not to sweet just perfect great on a hot summers day when the weather is so hot i usually drink out of the can but, sometimes I will poor it in a glass and add ice cubes to it to make even more colder and refreshing
I was skeptical about purchasing at first because i find alot of lemonade pre made drinks to sweet but i caved and bought one i stuck it in the freezer and omgosh it became one of the best lemonade slushies ever!
Love love love this drink. It's my favourite ever. Right now my home town store has a thing going on that is buy one get one free, me and my boyfriend away try to find a little bit of money so we can buy one
The Brisk Lemonade is a nice refreshing beverage. Iced tea is typically my go to beverage choice when I am craving something from a can. This lemonade is nice because it is not too tart or too sweet. However, I still prefer a natural flavored lemon tea (like pure leaf).
I love the taste and that cost only 77 cent for 1 liter i only drink the brisk
very delicious and tastes just like fresh squeezed lemonade!
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It reminded Beth of some sort of dinosaur, a pterodactyl maybe. Its leathery skin was a deep pink; its long beak housed teeth so sharp they seemed to slice at the air; its eyes were a bottomless abyss of blackness. It looked completely vicious, though when it landed it shuffled forward and rubbed against Storm like a housecat.
Storm said something to it that Beth didn't understand. It clearly wasn't Tan'ganta. The sounds were too soft to be the Dimension tongue. It squawked in response and flew up a few feet in the air. Beth then realised it was holding some sort of package in the grip of its feet, which looked like the feet of a chameleon.
Storm grinned and took the package from it before touching the creature's forehead. It squawked again and flew off.
He caught Beth looking and smirked at her. She blushed; she'd already been caught staring at him at breakfast...
He started to walk over, still smirking.
"You've managed to tame Thail? Congratulations," he said.
"Don't be sarcastic, no matter how much it fits you," Beth retorted.
He grinned. "Why, thank you."
"Is this what you meant by 'watching'?" she asked, referring to the final sentence he'd spoken to her at breakfast.
"Not exactly."
She rolled her eyes at him and went back to cleaning Thail. The Sarmiine watched Storm warily, as did Lucius.
Lucius pulled his pocket watch out and looked at it with a sigh.
"I need to go. I'll see you later, Beth," he said.
As he left, she saw the look he gave Storm, which was one of those murderous 'stay away' looks. Beth wasn't sure what it was for.
"What's in the package?" she asked Storm curiously, glancing up at him briefly.
"My latest dose," he said nonchalantly.
"Is there no one to miss you once that stuff kills you?" she asked him, looking up to meet his eyes.
"No, there isn't. The worst thing that will be left in my wake is a position as a guard to fill."
She stared at him in surprise. Does he really have no one? she thought.
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SOOO.. basically when deciding what delicious morsels of goodness I would have at my kitchen tea party (39 days and counting!!!!) I NEEDED to serve these! So I came up with a really awesome way to serve them which is quick to assemble and looks so cute and appetizing, you almost don't feel too guilty if you have one or two more than you should ;)
Mixed Berry Compote + Ricotta Blinis
Just a note: When I make compote I use whatever fruits I had and add sugar and lemon to my taste, but I've included a basic recipe for you.
What you'll need:
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1½ cup frozen mixed berries
- vanilla essences 1 tspb
- Packet of Pre-made blinis - you can make your own if you wish, but I was pressed for time. I bought my pack of about 60 from CostCo.
- Ricotta Cheese
- Fresh berries to decorate
- Whipped Cream - I used canned (again... pressed for time! Don't Judge!) but you're more than welcome to whip your own!
What you need to do:
- In a pot, dissolve sugar into the water, lemon juice and vanilla.
- Add the frozen mixed berries to the pot and stir frequently over a low - med heat.
- Continue to stir occasionally until the fruit has started to break down and become thick and syrup-y.
- Take the compote off the heat and let it cool.
- Pour the compote into a jar and store in the fridge for (up to 3 days) until you need to use it.
- To assemble the blinis, place a spoonful of ricotta onto the blini, drizzle the berry compote over the top, add a dollop (1/4 tsbp) of whipped cream and top with a berry. I used blueberries.
To make the Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese blinis, all you need to do is:
- Mix 1/2 a packet (you might want to add more, depending on your tastebuds) of Continental Spring Vegetable Soup in to 250g of cream cheese.
- Spoon mixture onto a blini add a piece of smoked salmon and a chopped scallion to garnish.
Both are really good and don't require too much time or attention! I'm keen to try other different flavour combinations - HMM.. I wonder..


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Easiest Way to Rank up?
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Did you see Ben Simmons playing soccer-basketball last weekend? What about Jakob Poeltl stepping out and draining threes from all over the floor? How about Marquese Chriss nearly hitting his head on the rim? It's officially June, and magic is happening in empty gyms all across the country. Breathe it in.
Yes, we're currently in the middle of the NBA Finals, but the draft is coming sooner than anyone realizes. We're less than three weeks out from June 23. If the Finals go six or seven games, we'll have less than a week before the dust settles and Ben Simmons is on stage with Adam Silver. That's why we're here today. The Finals are cool, but the mocks don't stop.
Some notes before we jump in:
• The projections in these mock drafts are based on buzz and value and team needs, not sources. More than anything, this is an excuse to spend way too much time discussing the draft.
• For a straight-forward ranking of this year's prospects, check out Jeremy Woo's big board over here.
• We'll go in depth for the lottery, and then run through the rest of the picks a little quicker, because all of this is very much in flux over the next three weeks.
• Five players who were very difficult to leave out of the first round, and will probably end up somewhere in the mix three weeks from now: Malachi Richardson, Malcolm Brogdon, Juan Hernangomez, Ivica Zubac, Ben Bentil.
• If someone in Serbia knows where I can buy a Mega Leks uniform (including warmups), please get in touch.
Let's do this.
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11 Ben Simmons, LSULast Mock: 1F | 6'10", 240 | FR.It's becoming more and more clear that Ben Simmons will be the choice in Philly. Brett Brown coached his father in Australia and has been familiar with him for years. Multiple sources indicated to Sixers beat writer Derek Bodner that Simmons is the favorite, and this week Bryan Colangelo told a radio station, "I know what I would do today." None of which is to say he's more of a sure thing now than he was a month ago, but for a Philly team that just forfeited three years to get here, Simmons has the highest upside of anyone in the draft. It's a smart gamble. He can be a point-forward along the lines of Draymond Green and LeBron James, and if he's somewhere in between those two at his peak, he'll be worth it at No. 1.
22 Brandon Ingram, DukeLast Mock: 2F | 6'9", 195 | FR.I'm still not sure the Lakers will keep this pick all the way to opening night next year. If they're able to trade Ingram (and other pieces) for a superstar that helps them lure someone like Kevin Durant, they could contend as early as next season. Or, if that illuminati vision of the future fails, they could keep things simple and take the perfect rookie to finish off the rebuilding process. We'd all fall in love with Luke Walton, D'Angelo Russell, Ingram, and the Baby Lakers. Either way, Ingram is great, and the future is bright. Praise Mamba and all his stealth tanking miracles.
33Dragan Bender, CroatiaLast Mock: 4F | 7'0", 220 | AGE: 18Bender is a 7-footer and actually looks natural moving in his giant frame, and hey, that's a skill! He's capable of switching on defense and hitting from the perimeter, both of which would make him an excellent fit under Brad Stevens down the road. He'll take some time to develop, but the Celtics are one of the few teams in the lottery that has the luxury of patience. Most importantly for Danny Ainge and his itchy trade trigger finger, this keeps them flexible. While guys like Marquese Chriss and Jamal Murray and Kris Dunn are all good enough to make certain teams fall in love with them, Bender is the one prospect after Simmons and Ingram that just about every team would find enticing later this summer.
44 Marquese Chriss, WashingtonLast Mock: 11F | 6'9", 225 | FR.Where were you when the Marquese Chriss revolution happened? Coming into this draft, Dragan Bender was the clear favorite to inspire the most stupid Game of Thrones references, but now Chriss has me thinking of The Climb. He only began playing basketball five years ago, and he entered Washington as a relative unknown. When he declared, he was pegged as a mid-first round pick. Now he's being talked about in the five. He's likely the best athlete in the draft, with shooting touch out to three-point range, and all kinds of room to learn the game and grow. Does it make sense? On the one hand, this could very easily play out like another Stromile Swift situation. On the other hand, I loved Chriss as a late-lottery steal, and now, next to the rest of the lottery choices and all their questionable upside ... why not roll the dice on a potential All-Star?
55 Kris Dunn, ProvidenceLast Mock: 8G | 6'4", 220 | SR.I'm pretty sure I still prefer the upside of Jamal Murray here, but it's tough to argue against Dunn. He gives Minnesota some Ricky Rubio insurance in case of injury or a trade down the line, and his explosive presence in the backcourt would be a nice counterpoint to Zach LaVine's more laconic approach. Most importantly, the more I think about this pick, the more I remember that Tom Thibodeau is in charge of personnel in Minnesota. If there's a point guard available who throws himself all over the court and can help immediately, do you really see Thibs passing on him?
66Jamal Murray, KentuckyLast Mock: 3G | 6'4", 205 | FR.The Pelicans need real help for next year, so Buddy Hield could make sense, too. But even as a 22-year-old, Buddy will take time to adjust to the NBA. Murray gives the Pelicans the benefit of shooting that could help the same way Hield would, plus an offensive ceiling that could eventually make him a legitimate perimeter star next to Anthony Davis. It's a gamble—at 19 years old, he'll have to get much better on defense, and he struggled creating his own offense against Indiana's NBA-caliber athletes in the NCAA tournament. Still, the Pelicans need to bet big to get Brow some real help. At the very least, he can't be worse than Austin Rivers.
77Buddy Hield, OklahomaLast Mock: 6G | 6'4", 215 | SR.Buddy Hield's ceiling probably resembles something like J.J. Redick, running off screens, knocking down jumpers, and playing passable defense. Of course, there's just as of a good a chance he'll look something like Jodie Meeks, someone who was better than people remember at Kentucky, and had a few streaky years of modest success before injuries set him back in Detroit the past two years. For Denver, it's worth betting that he's closer to Redick. He'd be perfect compliment to everything Emmanuel Mudiay. And assuming this team isn't looking to make the playoffs immediately, he'll have a year or two to learn defense and improve his ballhandling as he grows into the NBA.
88 Jaylen Brown, CalLast Mock: 9G/F | 6'7", 225 | FR.It'll take a few years for him to materialize into the player who had people excited coming into Cal, but after a disappointing freshman year, giving him to Dave Joerger to develop is probably one of the best-case scenarios possible for him. Brown's built like a tank and he's got the athleticism to turn into a great defender—Joerger can help him get there.
99 Jakob Poeltl, UtahLast Mock: 10C | 7'1", 240 | SO.Every year I promise myself not to get sucked into YouTube workout videos, and yet... That Poeltl 22-footer is STRAIGHT CASH. Even if you don't think he'll end up shooting many of those in the NBA, the shooting touch is a reminder that he's as skilled as any big man in the draft. He won't block many shots, but his skills, size, and athleticism will be good enough to help in a lot of different ways, and he can contribute sooner than any other lottery pick. For the Raptors, he'd be a great a backup big man option now that Bismack Biyombo is set to join the Forbes List this summer, and he's also insurance if they ever decide to part ways with Jonas Valanciunas. Skal Labissiere or Henry Ellenson could makes sense here as well, but Poeltl is better than either one, and ready to help now. Or, if they plan on losing DeMar DeRozan, they could try to steal...
1010 TIMOTHE LUWAWU, FRANCELast Mock: 13G/F | 6'7", 205 | AGE: 20The Bucks could go a number of directions here—Wade Baldwin, Poeltl, Denzel Valentine, Deyonta Davis—but Luwawu is the choice that should scare the rest of the East more than any of them. First of all, his dunk-per-highlight ratio is off the charts here. Second, this picture makes me wish I had season tickets to the Mega Leks this year. Third, he's 6'7" with a 6'11" wingspan, and he can hit threes. If Giannis is playing point guard and defending power forwards, imagine a backcourt with Khris Middleton and Luwawu playing next to Jabari Parker. Don't they have to at least try this? How can we make them try this?
1111 DEYONTA DAVIS, MICHIGAN STATELast Mock: 14F/C | 6'10", 240 | FR.Davis is raw, but the size and athleticism alone makes him worth the gamble. I mentioned this a few weeks ago, but if you're trying to understand why Davis is a lottery pick, compare Davis's college numbers as a Michigan State freshman—7.5 ppg, 5.5 rebounds, 1.8 blocks, 18 mpg—to what Steven Adams did his freshman year at Pitt: 7.2 ppg, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks in 24 minutes per game. I'm not saying he'll turn into the monster that Steven Adams became in the playoffs, but even if he gets close to what Adams did in the regular season, he could be a defensive anchor and a starter for 10 years. For a Magic team that's struggled with interior defense ever since Dwight Howard left, it's a gamble worth taking.
1212 FURKAN KORKMAZ, TURKEYLast Mock: 19G | 6'5", 175 | Age: 18He's got surprising athleticism, he wins dunk contests, and some of the pull-up threes in this video are pure evil. He projects as a Rudy Fernandez-type shooting guard who can provide scoring off the bench. He's also only 19 years old, so he could possibly be drafted and stay overseas next year before coming over in 2017—a timeline that would make a lot of sense for a young Jazz team. Utah could also opt for Wade Baldwin or possibly Denzel Valentine, but I'm Team Furkan for life.
1313 Henry Ellenson, MarquetteLast Mock: 5F/C | 6'10", 245 | FR.Ellenson's gone much higher in some of the past mock drafts, but this feels closer to where he'll end up. He's got good size and his shooting should be able stretch the floor as a four or five, but what sets him apart from someone like Dragan Bender, for instance, is his lateral movement on defense. He may struggle in switches, and he won't protect the rim right away. He probably projects as something like a poor man's Kevin Love. While that may not be a top five pick, he's worth it late in the lottery.
1414 Wade Baldwin IV, VanderbiltLast Mock: 20G | 6'3", 195 | SO.I put Wade Baldwin sixth in the first mock draft we did. It was ridiculous at the time, but I love him. He plays excellent defense, he shoots well (42% from three in two years at Vandy), and at 6'4" with a 6'11" wingspan, he is well-suited to spend the next 10 years harassing the best point guards in the NBA. Obviously, the Bulls have Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler holding down the backcourt now, but assuming one of them is headed out within the next year, investing in a replacement would be a smart move.
1515 SKAL LABISSIERE, KENTUCKYLast Mock: 7F/C | 6'11", 220 | FR.Skal is tied with Jaylen Brown for "Player whose lottery pick discussion disgusts college basketball fans the most." However... He's still 19 years old, and if he can add weight, he's got the skills to be a two-way stretch four/five that looks like Channing Frye with better defense. This kind of project may be too risky for the Nuggets at No. 7, but if he's still available at 15, he makes a ton of sense.
1616 DENZEL VALENTINE, MICHIGAN STATELast Mock: 13G/F | 6'6", 220 | SR.He's super skilled and could go a few picks higher than this, but wouldn't it be fun to throw him in Boston as a Swiss Army knife who can hit threes off the bench? His defense will be a work in progress, but if keeping Evan Turner looks like it'll be too expensive this summer, Valentine could grow into an excellent replacement.
1717 TAUREAN PRINCE, BAYLORLast Mock: 16F | 6'7", 220 | SR.He's got great size as a three, plays hard and his three-point shooting should improve. Vince Carter can't play forever, Matt Barnes is Matt Barnes, and someone has to take the Grit 'n Grind torch from Tony Allen. Send Taurean Prince to Memphis. He's a basketball linebacker. The Grindhouse needs him.
1818 Domantas Sabonis, GonzagaLast Mock: 18F | 6'10", 240 | SO.We've put Sabonis on the Pistons in almost every mock draft thus far, simply because he projects as exactly the kind of active four off the bench that would fit perfectly with Stan Van Gundy's second unit. Think Luis Scola five years ago, and then throw in some celebrity Dad appearances from Arvydas.
1919 Isaia Cordinier, FranceLast Mock: N/AG | 6'5", 175 | Age: 18This is probably a crazy reach—along the lines of "Wade Baldwin, top-six pick"—but Cordinier's highlights got me excited. He can shoot, he's athletic, and at 6'5" with a 6'8" wingspan, he's got solid size as a two-guard. Areas to improve include hair, defense, and strength, but he's only 19 years old, so all of that's expected. He has all the tools to grow into a starter or valuable rotation player. The Nuggets have had success drafting and stashing in the past (Jokic!), and with three first-round picks this year, it'll probably make sense to go route at least once more. There are plenty of Euro big men available, but I vote for the French teenager version of Iman Shumpert.
2020 Malik Beasley, Florida StateLast Mock: 22G | 6'5", 190 | FR.He's a smooth, athletic two-guard who came out of nowhere this year in much the same way that Marquese Chriss did at Washington. He's a good example of someone who won't be a star but could definitely grow into a starter—the second half of this year's first round is full of these players. The Pacers may also consider Tyler Ulis or Malachi Richardson here, but for a team that just spent eight months counting on Monta Ellis, investing in a long-term three-point shooter in the backcourt seems like a good idea.
2121 Damian Jones, VanderbiltLast Mock: 21C | 7'0", 250 | JR.Jones has all the tools to grow into a starting center, but an underwhelming year at Vandy hurt his stock a little bit. Still, there's a lot to work with, and with Al Horford's future uncertain, a big man makes sense. Even if the rumored trade for Nerlens Noel goes through, putting Jones with the Hawks excellent development staff is a smart investment.
2222 Demetrius Jackson, Notre DameLast Mock: 15G | 6'1", 220 | JR.He's a high-energy third guard who can likely help the Hornets right away, especially if Jeremy Lin gets too expensive this summer. Jackson could go as high as 12 to Utah, and he could also fit in Memphis or Denver, but if he slips this far, he'd be a steal as Kemba Walker's understudy off the bench.
2323 Ante Zizic, CroatiaLast Mock: 23C | 6'11", 240 | Age: 19Note: Draft season isn't really real until you spend 10 minutes trying to choose between Ante Zizic and Ivica Zubac highlights. I went with Zizic, who looks rangy and athletic, while Zubac seems like a more traditional back-to-the-basket center. In any case, what happens at 23 with Boston depends entirely on whether they plan on keeping 3 and 16.
2424 Tyler Ulis, KentuckyLast Mock: 17G | 5'9", 149 | SO.This is the smartest, simplest way to win back the good will of the basketball universe after The Process divided us all. Right? America needs a reason to love the Sixers again, and everyone can agree on Tyler Ulis. Especially if the trade for Jeff Teague goes through and Ulis isn't asked to do too much next year.
2525DeJounte Murray, WashingtonLast Mock: 26G | 6'5", 170 | FR.On the one hand, it's truly insane that wingspan and measurements can swing a player from the second round to the first. On the other hand, 6'5" with a 6'11" wingspan. That's outrageous. He can't shoot, but he got to the rim at will as a freshman last year, and he has a higher ceiling than almost anyone this low in the draft. Considering the Clippers trade a new first–round pick every year, drafting for high ceiling is a good idea while they're actually here.
2626 DeAndre Bembry, St. Joe'sLast Mock: 24G | 6'6", 210 | JR.Bembry could be one of the steals of the second half of the first round. He's smart, he does almost everything well and he'll help a good team. If he can improve his three-point shooting (31% for his career), he'll be a killer three-and-D wing for the next 10 years. And in Philly... Imagine going from last year's Sixers to a team with Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, Dario Saric, and Jeff Teague, and then Tyler Ulis and DeAndre Bembry coming off the bench. That team may still be terrible, but they'll be so much more fun to watch than Nerlens Noel and Isaiah Canaan.
2727Patrick McCaw, UNLVLast Mock: N/AG | 6'7", 181 | AGE: 20He's got excellent size as a wing, and he got lost in college in part because UNLV's season spiraled after they fired the coach halfway through the year. If he can develop a three-point shot, he could turn into a legitimate NBA starter. He'd be a potential steal for Toronto this late in the draft.
2828Cheick Diallo, KansasLast Mock: 28F | 6'9", 218 | Fr.He's 6'9" with a 7'4.5" wingspan. It doesn't even matter what happened at Kansas. I have absolutely no problem pinning his underwhelming year on Bill Self. Someone will bet on Diallo as a junior Biyombo—high-energy, shot blocking, rebounding—and honestly, 28 is probably the lowest he could go.
2929 Petr Cornelie, FranceLast Mock: N/AF | 6'11", 220 | Age: 20Imagine a spin-off of John Henson, but instead of shot blocking, he shoots threes at 40% as 19 year-old. He needs to add strength, but as a giant stretch four, he seems like exactly the type of draft pick who could haunt the league in San Antonio four years from now.
3030 Caris LeVert, MichiganLast Mock: 30G | 6'7", 205 | SR.Every mock draft ends with Caris LeVert in Golden State. These are the rules. Did you see Shaun Livingston in the Finals last night? That's the future. Other possibilities include Ben Bentil, A.J. Hammons, or Malachi Richardson, but everyone knows what the Warriors are doing at 30.


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Everyone seems to be moving faster and faster, getting more excited with every little thing we uncover.
Sadly, I can't seem to keep up with their excitement. I'm just coasting along now in their wake. I almost feel lost in here, they're doing all the pull work and I'm kind of useless. Maybe I should have been a doctor after all. Would I make a good doctor? I was told I had terrible bedside manner; doctors are supposed to care about their patients, after all.
Well, good doctor or bad doctor, I'm clearly not a very good police officer. I think the excitement is a huge part of succeeding. Caring is just as important for doctors as for the police. If you don't care if you catch the guy, then you don't have the proper motivation to actually put him behind bars.
I know now isn't a good time to be questioning my career, but I can't help but feel absolutely nothing about the fact that we're catching him. In all honesty the only time I felt something was when he was scared in his office. I don't react to the good in this job; I only seem to be reacting to the bad. To the seldom talked about cop violence, rough them up and see if they tell you any more afterwards kind of stuff.
Well, we got the guy. I'm not sure if he did it, he might have. He probably did. But I don't have the conviction the others seem to have. Even if he did kill him, or hire someone to kill him, I don't even feel the need to put him behind bars. That seems too passive to me. I want to do something more . . . profound. I really want this guy to learn a lesson, and never forget.
I don't think Mendrick would like where this line of thought is bringing me. Could I really find it in myself to break this guy out and hurt him just to satisfy my own sick impulses? And if I want to, could I actually pull it off?


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Gorgeous homemade ways to celebrate Father's Day and say 'I love you'
Father's Day can leave us all a bit stumped. Men are so hard to buy for and you can't just go the flower angle. But here are 20 ideas that will make Dad's day this Father's Day - from cute photo keepsakes to a fool-proof scone recipe that even the kids can make.
Sentimental keepsakes
You can create something Dad will want to keep forever, if you just put a bit of thought into it. Here are some sweet ideas to get you started.
1. Cute photo idea
A photo is more than just a photo when you make a bit of effort and set up something gimmicky like this sweet little foot photo idea above.
- See here for how to create this cute photo for Dad.
2. Following in Daddy's footsteps artwork keepsake
Record your child's footprint for posterity and give Dad an artwork to remember with this cute artwork idea that overlays your child's footprint onto Dad's. As the years go by, you won't believe how small your child's footprint once was.
- See here for how to create a footsteps artwork keepsake for Father's Day.
3. Handprint scroll artwork keepsake
Handprints and footprints are the ultimate tear-jerkers. This one involves presenting Dad with a classy 'scroll' tied up with red ribbon on the special day. Watch the big guy well up when he gets this one.
- See here for how to make a handprint scroll artwork for Father's Day.
4. Family handprints artwork
If you like to keep things simple, just get everyone together to make a big family handprint artwork for Dad.
- See here for how to make a family handprints artwork.
Awesome homemade card ideas
A homemade card says so much more. Here are five of the best homemade cards from Kidspot and around the web.
5. iDad card
If you have a gadget-loving Dad on your hands, honour his love of gadgetry with this nifty iDad card.
- See here for how to make an iDad card.
6. I love you this much card
How much do you love him? How much?! This much!
- See here for how to make an 'I love you this much' Father's Day card.
7. DAD card with free printable template
Craft? Check! No artistic skill from Mum required? Check! Cute Father's Day card? Done!
- See here for a free DAD card printable and instructions
8. Origami shirt and tie card
If you like to get a bit corporate with it and you have a child who likes a challenge, this shirt and tie origami is a a little fancier and says, "We care enough to do origami".
- See here for how to make a shirt and tie origami card.
Useful trinkets and things Dad can use
Imagine making something that he might actually use. We've put our noggins together and come up with a few useful trinkets here.
9. Crocheted coasters
Get your kids to get their crochet on and create a pair of matching coasters for Father's Day. It's also a great introduction to the wonderful world of crochet.
- See here for how to make a crocheted coaster.
10. Popsicle stick keys and coins box
He hasn't had a proper Father's Day until he's been presented with some very functional popsicle stick craft. He can keep his keys in it! (Then he might stop asking you where they are.)
- See here for how to make a popsicle stick box
11. 3D container with printable
This one comes with a free printable and presents a bit of a geometric challenge for your maths-loving junior geek.
- See here for a free printable and instructions on the 3D containter.
12. Give Dad a coupon booklet
Create a coupon booklet for Dad, offering free hugs, breakfast in bed and a whole host of other useful stuff.
- See here for free printable Father's Day coupons.
Who doesn't love a bookmark? It's so much better than using a receipt or an airline boarding pass. And this will remind Dad of home, wherever he is throughout the day.
13. Make Dad a woven bookmark
There are so many ways to make a bookmark - this one comes with a free template to help you along.
- See here for a free template and instructions on how to make a woven bookmark.
Yummy food offerings
Nothing says "I love you" more than a batch of homemade goodies. And food is the gift that keeps on giving (until he eats it all, that is). Here are some easy recipes that the kids can make or at least, help you out with.
14. Fool-proof lemonade scones
The way to Dad's heart will be his stomach. These fizzy scones are SO easy even kids can make them. Whip up a batch for morning tea on Father's Day.
Find the Easy lemonade scones recipe here.
15. Make a chocolate cake
This is the best chocolate cake recipe ever. Show Dad you care and make him his very own for Father's Day. Don't scrimp on the icing, it's the best part.
- Find the Best chocolate cake recipe ever here.
16. Make Dad a big batch of homemade Rocky Road
No cooking required, just melt, mix and refrigerate. One word: yum.
- Find the best Homemade rocky road recipe here.
17. Make some fudge … in a bag
Yes, you heard me, just put it all in a bag and mix it up, sister.
- Find the Easiest fudge in a bag recipe here.
18. Make a big batch of pancakes
I have road-tested this recipe … extensively … and I can confirm it is both easy and delicious. Make Dad a big stack o'pannies for brunch and your work is done!
- Find the Best pancake recipe ever here.
19. Make Dad's celebration cake
A little more work but wonderful fun for the kids when they decorate it especially for Dad. It look's great too and there will be leftovers for the kids school lunches!
- Find the Dad's celebration cake recipe here.
20. Father's Day meal ideas
We have put together all Dad's favourites in a gorgeous slideshow so you can feel inspired when you prepare a special meal for your Dad this Father's Day!
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February 9th, 2013 - Perhaps AloneMature
I wonder if I should tell them.
A disclaimer, a 'by the way'.
This is not all that I am,
but it dominates my mind.
It will pass, I tell myself:
The intensity and strength
Of feelings inside me,
And I will be able to rest.
Even so, I want to say it.
Out loud, not on paper.
I want them to know me.
I'm afraid of what they'll say.
Would they be wary of me,
Fear me or avoid my gaze,
If they knew what I was?
Perhaps they would hate me.
I do not think I can say it,
Not without losing them.
It would change the balance
And comfort of friendship.
Words on paper are not the same
As speaking aloud to someone.
As ... confessing, as though
I have committed a crime.
I do not think like all of you.
That is not illegal, though.
That is not a sin, yet
You are shocked as if it were.
Are there others like me
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For the want of a nail....
For some reason best known to themselves the authorities (NHS, Local council, who knows?) have rearranged parking for the hospitals so now the disabled parking is in a multi storey car park some distance from the hospital. Knowing this I went to considerable efforts to find a friend who would have hours of free time in the middle of the working day to help me get from the car park to the hospital. It's not an easy task as the vast majority of my friends work, and the odd few who don't are no more able to push a wheelchair across town than I am. Fortunately one of my friends is a student and was able to rearrange her schedule to come with me.
The dental hospital have just phoned to cancel the appointment. Big brownie points for giving as much notice as they could, and as I said on the phone, people get sick and things need to be changed. S'fine by me.
I thought I'd grab the opportunity to ask about parking. Can the hospital perhaps arrange for porters to assist people to and from the car parks? Apparently it's much too far for that. I was told to see my GP to book an ambulance. I demurred saying that it seemed a terribly expensive way of solving a problem and shockingly wasteful when I'm perfectly capable of driving myself to the appointment. The kindly girl on the other end of the phone informed me quite firmly that I did need it, but that more importantly 'everyone does it, so why shouldn't you?'
Erm, because it's wrong, that's why! It's that kind of attitude (however helpful she was trying to be) which is bringing the NHS to it's knees. That and the inability to make local decisions. An ambulance is expensive, especially as it's a 40 minute or so drive to the hospital from my home which includes road tolls. I don't need an ambulance* as I can drive. The cheap, practical solution that I can immediately think of would be to issue vouchers or set up a contract with a local taxi firm to take patients to and from the car park as this situation must be very common. Ambulances/patient transport could then be reserved for those with a clinical need cutting costs enormously.
But, it's the NHS. Everyone thinks it's free and everyone does it. So why not get an ambulance like the girl advised. I guess that depends on whether we still want an NHS in 5 years time.
*Alright, yes I'm also a stubborn cow who doesn't want to go in an ambulance
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- The Morningstar said...
I really wish that everyone from the PM down to those people happy to use ambulances as taxis would start thinking of the money they waste as their own.
Then perhaps they would see that nothing is free, it is all paid for by tax. Unfortunately, even though tax receipts are dropping, the mindset will never change.
- 12:53 pm
- Casdok said...
- 4:42 pm
- Mr. Nighttime said...
No Bendy, you're right, it's not a good use for an ambulance, and far more expensive than setting up some sort of shuttle service - which btw, many hospitals here do. There's a service here in Rochester called Lift Line, that specializes in transport for those that either are disabled, or for the elderly that can no longer drive.
Nice to know that bureaucratic stupidity knows no borders.
- 5:33 pm
- Madison Rose said...
Good grief! I don't blame you for stubbornly refusing an ambulance - it is just so stupid that they can't find a more sensible solution.
- 6:11 pm
- Dark Side said...
you are so right Bendy and I am sure there are plenty of stretcher monkeys out there who agree not least Big Bro!...xx
- 6:13 pm
- stephh said...
Good on ye!
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- having my cake said...
I never fail to be amazed by some of the Institutional stupidity you highlight on your blog. It just beggars belief and there seems to be bugger all that can be done about it :(
- 8:38 pm
- Achelois said...
bendy you are right it is stupid. There is no point me saying anymore you have said it so well already. Worried about your severe autonomic dysfunction episodes also! Agree you are stubborn also but not a cow - conversly, to be honest if you have reactions like I do after the dentist in my EDS way, you may be best placed in an ambulance for the return journey!!
- 4:33 am
- Nicey said...
That is absolutly pants but well done you for standing strong....
- 9:05 am
- Ron Knee said...
Parking up in in the St Marks car park in Lincoln, I shoved the motor into a disabled bay. "disabled NOT exempt from charges" states the sign, but where IS the ticket machine?
Its not just hospital mamagement that have only one brain cell to share around
- 12:25 pm
- One Sick Mother said...
That is pure mental! I mean, God invented disabled parking spaces for people such as yourself, who can drive and who could get themselves there if only there were somewhere to park.
The alternative of using an ambulance and crew as a taxi services is astonishingly wasteful and just ...wrong. What if someone had a heart attack while you were using the ambulance as a taxi? Would they ask you to share? would they turf you out onto the side of the road and take the needier case, or would they leave the other person to wait; -and possibly die while waiting- for the next ambulance?
- 5:56 pm
I suspect, tho' I'm prepared to be corrected, that the ambulance in question is the patient transport variety rather than the emergency variety... so little effect on heart attack victims, although some on the people with conditions that prevent them driving at all.
If they can't sort themselves out with disabled parking within range of clinics (which I take as a sign of deep, deep administrative incompetence), then yes, a taxi service seems sensible.
- 11:45 am
- spleenal said...
Perhaps an ambulance from the car park to the hospital.
Or if the car park is tall enough... a really long water slide?
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By Greg Toppo, USA TODAY
Albert Shanker organized his first labor strike in 1945 at age 17, when he rallied his fellow New York City bike messengers for a $1-a-week raise. Over the next 50 years, Shanker's name became synonymous with unions, first as president of New York's United Federation of Teachers, then of the American Federation of Teachers. By the time he died in 1997, Shanker had become the USA's leading education reformer and, because of his stances on integration and national defense, a controversial figure. USA TODAY talks with Richard Kahlenberg, author of the Shanker biography Tough Liberal:
Q: What's a "tough liberal," and why does it matter now?
A: A tough liberal is someone who stands for institutions that promote social mobility — public schools and trade unions — but is also hard-headed about human nature and favors tough discipline policies and a strong national defense.
Shanker believed that trade unions were not just interest groups but were important institutions in a democracy, giving workers a voice in the workplace and in the Congress and checking the unbridled economic power of corporations. He believed public schools are more than places to train future employees — they're institutions that teach democratic citizenship and help bind children from vastly different backgrounds together to teach them what it means to be an American.
The same democratic rationale, however, drove him to be an unrelenting anti-communist and defense hawk, someone who placed democracy promotion at the center of U.S. foreign policy. And, he thought, in a democracy, it was essential to have a single standard for individuals of all races, so he was an opponent of racial preferences and quotas.
Today, his tough liberalism responds to the central critique of American liberalism — that it is elitist and soft and doesn't understand the way the world works. Centrist Democrats are accused of being poll-driven, and liberal Democrats are accused of being driven by interest group and identity politics, but Shanker had a coherent and simple answer to the question, "What do you stand for?" He stood for economic and political democracy. Today, Democrats would be more credible if they followed Shanker's tough-liberal path.
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Shanker and his colleagues won the right to bargain collectively — to negotiate as a group for higher wages and benefits, smaller class sizes and greater dignity — using the threat of strikes. On a political level, teacher unions today push for greater investment in education and are the single most important force defending public schools. While many parents and education groups oppose privatization efforts, unions are the only ones with the political muscle and sophistication to beat back voucher proposals.
It is true that some teacher unions resist good reforms — they too often defend incompetent teachers, resist better pay for higher performance and oppose accountability. But on balance, it's hard to argue we'd be better off without teacher unions. No one would contend that education in places with weak unions (like Mississippi and Alabama) is better than in places with a strong teacher voice (like Massachusetts and New York). And Shanker showed that unions can get behind innovation: He offered a string of proposals that shocked union critics to fire bad teachers and reward good ones.
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His legacy is still felt. Paying board-certified teachers extra is no longer controversial, as it once was. Peer review is used in about 30 districts. The Teacher Union Reform Network, a national group based in Rochester, N.Y., supports innovative efforts to change the culture of teacher unionism. UFT president Randi Weingarten has started union-led charter schools. And the AFT remains far more open to reform than the larger National Education Association.
For those who don't follow his lead, Al Shanker stands as a rebuke and a constant reminder that it's in the enlightened self-interest of unions to care about how well kids do, as well as how comfortably paid teachers are. Shanker argued that if teacher unions weren't concerned about their clients, the forces of privatization would win out.
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Officer was military veteran who leaves behind pregnant wife, young daughter
PLYMOUTH TWP., Pa. - A police officer and his canine partner were ambushed by a man who opened fire on them four times, killing the officer and wounding the dog, said authorities, adding that the suspected gunman then killed himself.
Ofc. Brad Fox, a seven-year veteran of the Plymouth Twp. Police Dept. in Montgomery County, was gunned down in the line of duty late Thursday afternoon.
It all began around 5:16 p.m. when officers were dispatched to the scene of a three-car accident on East Ridge Pike in the Conshohocken section of Plymouth Township.
About a half-hour later, officers on the scene witnessed an SUV traveling at a high rate of speed, passing stopped vehicles in the opposing lane of traffic, police said.
Fox and fellow officers followed the SUV as it struck another vehicle and kept going, officials said. Fox then found the SUV abandoned on Ernest Station Road and, with his canine partner, chased the driver on foot into an industrial area along the Schuylkill River Trail, officials said.
Officers responding to assist soon found Fox, with a gunshot wound to his head, lying in the grass between the trail and train tracks, officials said.
Fox, who would have turned 35 Friday, was rushed to a nearby hospital, but he later died, officials said.
"We're all in shock," said Chief Joseph Lawrence, Plymouth Twp. Police Dept. "This is the very first time the Plymouth Township Police Department has had to deal with an officer killed in the line of duty."
Officers then scoured the area and found the suspected killer, Andrew Charles Thomas, dead of two self-inflicted gunshot wounds, officials said.
The preliminary investigation, officials said, revealed that Thomas, 44, was hiding on the hill above the train tracks and ambushed Fox by firing at least four shots at the officer and his canine partner, Nick, from a vantage point obscured by tall weeds. Nick suffered a graze wound, but is going to recover.
Thomas had been a fugitive on a forgery charge for seven years before his capture on May 21. He pleaded guilty the next day to the charge, which resulted from him using $140 worth of counterfeit Acme gift certificates in 2005, officials said.
Fox, of New Hanover Twp., Montgomery Co., near Boyertown, was a seven-year veteran of the force and a Marine who served two tours of duty in Iraq.
Fox was married with a young child and a second on the way, said Lawrence, who called Fox "a hero."
A fund has been established to collect donations for Fox's family. They can be sent to or dropped off at:
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661 W. Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting PA 19462
Links: Ofc. Brad Fox's memorial page | Ofc. Brad Fox memorial Facebook page
The Boyertown Area School District also expressed its condolences to the Fox family. Ofc. Fox's widow, Lynsay, worked for four years as a special education teacher at New Hanover Elementary School before leaving last June, according to Robert Scoboria, an asst. superintendent in the Boyertown district.
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