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Alaska Volcano View Lodging was built in 2007 and over looks the waters of Cook Inlet with spectacular views of 3 Volcanoes: Mount Augustine, Mount Illiamna, and Mount Redoubt. This beautiful immaculate home has 3 bedrooms, a loft area with a sofa/convertible bed, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining area, and a Full Kitchen with all the amenities of home. Throughout the house you'll enjoy log accents, warm wood ceilings and a variety of Alaskan animal mounts as well as custom ---locally made furniture made from beetle killed Spruce. You can relax by the gas fireplace, sit in the loft area or on the covered deck while enjoying spectacular Sunsets and quite often Eagles flying over head. The Ninilchik and surrounding Kenai Peninsula area provides World Class Fishing for Salmon, Halibut and Rainbow Trout. You can fish the banks of nearby Ninilchik, Deep Creek and Anchor Rivers, ocean charter for Halibut locally, or take a guided fishing tour-just 30-40 miles N. on the Famous Kenai, Kasiloff or Russian Rivers.
The drive from Anchorage is 180 miles and is filled with scenes of Mountains, Glaciers, Rivers, and possibly wildlife such as moose, bear, sheep, and eagles. If you choose to fly from Anchorage to the cities of Kenai or Homer, the house is approximately 45 min from either airport.
This house is the perfect choice for families, groups or couples who want to mix in some World Class Fishing with several nearby activities such as:, Beach combing, Flight seeing tours, Kayaking around the Bays in Homer, Horseback riding, Golfing, Wildlife and Whale watching cruises, Remote fly outs for Bear viewing, Hiking, visiting Art Galleries, schedule a Water taxi trip to Seldovia or Halibut Cove, driving to Homer and the Homer Spit for shopping, or simply relaxing at the house enjoying the views and all the comforts of home.
The main level, the loft area and full- covered deck are for your enjoyment
The basement level, including the basement deck, has a separate entrance and facilities and is reserved for the caretaker/owner and storage.
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Our family of 8 adults spent three nights in this rental. Everyone was impressive with its vaulted ceilings and a huge rock fireplace to match. The huge windows and sliding glass doors out to the substantial deck were enjoyed by all for looking at the ocean and the mountains while we enjoyed each others company. We had everything we needed, including a fishing net procured by our gracious hosts when we inquired about ones availability before our arrival. They couldn't have been more accommodating. We fished for Halibut with Marytime Charters, and we were pleased that the house had a large freezer for our abundant catch. Tanners Fresh Fish Processing is conveniently nearby, and they processed the fish for the freezer. We would highly recommend this rental and its owners!
As always, fabulous stay at the volcano view home!
The property met all of our expectations and more. It is taken care of very well. Everything in the house is very nice. It is located within easy driving distance of Soldotna or Homer. The owners are very easy to work with and very helpful.
My advice if you are staying for a bit is to buy your food in Anchorage or Soldotna unless you plan on eating out every night.
I would definitely stay again.
Perfect in every way; views, location, layout, amenities, clean, well maintained..and Sharon provided excellent customer service! We went fishing with Elby Charters which was close to the rental home (excellent fishing by the way). We drove into Homer a few times and came back to Fat Olives several times to eat--pizza was to die for! Highly recommended!
View, comfort, amenities.....what more could you ask for! The home is beautiful, and the large, well-equipped kitchen was a pleasure to cook in. We tried to watch TV, but......that astounding view off the full-length porch just kept grabbing our attention. We stayed with another couple and found the accommodations to be perfect. It was immaculate, and what a surprise to find welcome gifts, too! Our next visit will definitely be a return to this outstanding home.
This house is beautiful, comfortable, cozy, and has everything one would need to be as comfortable as possible. Spectacular views as well! Sharon was awesome and made sure we had all of our needs met. We'll definitely be staying here again.
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|Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add A$33 per night, per additional guest
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Joe Breschi's coaching philosophy is summed up in three words • FAMILY • ACADEMICS • LACROSSE. Now in his fifth year as the head coach of North Carolina's men's lacrosse program, Breschi has installed that philosophy at every level of the program and its outreach to alumni, student-athletes and their families. On the field, in the classroom and in the community, North Carolina men's lacrosse is achieving at the highest levels and the credit for that goes to Breschi, one of the brightest young minds in collegiate coaching circles.
Breschi, a 1990 Carolina alumnus and former assistant coach for the Tar Heels, became the 12th head lacrosse coach in Carolina history on June 18, 2008. Breschi came to Chapel Hill from Ohio State where he had served as the head coach for the previous 11 seasons. He hit the ground running and his first recruiting class, which enrolled in August 2010, was ranked No. 1 in the nation by Inside Lacrosse Magazine. His past two recruiting classes have been tabbed as No. 2 and No. 1, respectively, as his recruiting efforts have built a strong foundation for UNC's future in the sport.
In 2012, Carolina advanced to the ACC Tournament championship game for only the second time since 1996. The second half of the season was a strong one for the Tar Heels and Carolina featured one of the most improved offenses in the nation. Eighteen UNC players were named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll.
In 2011, Carolina had the ACC Freshman of the Year for the second straight season while six UNC players were named All-America and three were tapped for All-ACC accolades. Fifteen Tar Heels were named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll and Carolina placed a school record eight players on the All-ACC Academic Team.
The Tar Heels have advanced to the NCAA Tournament and achieved double-digit win totals in each of his four previous years as the head coach. In 2010, Breschi led the Tar Heels to a 13-win season, matching the fourth most wins in a season in school history, and the most wins since 1993. Carolina grabbed a share of the ACC regular-season title for the first time since 2003 and advanced to the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals for the second straight year. Carolina opened the season with 10 straight wins, its longest winning streak since 1991. Breschi guided his team to the national lead in extra-man offense and he saw attackmen Billy Bitter and Marcus Holman be named the ACC Player of the Year and the ACC Freshman of the Year, respectively, the first time in 14 and 12 years, respectively, that UNC won those awards. Carolina's final poll ranking of No. 4 was its best since the 1996 campaign. Eighteen Tar Heels were named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll and seven were named to the All-ACC Academic Lacrosse Team. For his efforts, Breschi was deservedly named the ACC Coach of the Year.
In his first year at Carolina in 2009, he led the Tar Heels to a 12-6 overall record and a spot in the NCAA quarterfinals. The Tar Heels won their first game in the ACC Tournament in 13 years and they fell just one goal shy of reaching their first Final Four in 16 years. Nineteen Tar Heels were named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll and 10 made the Dean's List during the spring semester of 2009.
Breschi was an assistant coach at UNC and Brown University for seven seasons prior to his stint in Columbus with the Buckeyes and he has 22 seasons of collegiate coaching experience overall entering the 2013 campaign. Breschi has accomplished much in his life for a man a mere 44 years young.
"I made a commitment to be a Tar Heel 27 years ago coming out of Loyola High School to now Hall of Fame coach Willie Scroggs," Breschi says. "Over the last five years, I've have a chance to give back to the University, to the alumni and to the entire Carolina lacrosse family, all of whom had an extraordinary impact on my life. My family has embraced life in Chapel Hill and they love it here. All the credit goes to my wife Julie and my four girls for making the transition so easy."
A native of Baltimore, Md., and a 1986 alumnus of the Loyola-Blakefield School, Breschi compiled a 92-63 overall record in his 11 years at OSU along with a 34-18 regular-season Great Western Lacrosse League mark. The Buckeyes shared GWLL regular-season titles in 1999, 2003 and 2008 and won the conference championship outright in 2004. The Buckeyes had seven winning seasons in Breschi's last eight years and made NCAA Tournament appearances in 2003, 2004 and 2008. Taking over a non-scholarship program in 1997, Breschi built the OSU program to prominence from scratch. Along the way, Ohio State had three double-figure winning seasons, going 10-3 in 1999, 12-4 in 2004 and 11-6 in 2008, when the program had its most significant wins in its history.
Immediately prior to moving to Chapel Hill, in Breschi's 11th season at OSU, the Buckeyes enjoyed their most successful campaign. Ohio State won its first NCAA Tournament game in history by defeating No. 8-seeded Cornell 15-7 in the NCAA first round on the Big Red's home field. The Buckeyes shared the GWLL regular-season title and reached the finals of the first-ever GWLL Tournament.
Four Buckeyes were named All-Americas in 2008, including second-team attackman Kevin Buchanan, who was also the fifth pick in the 2008 Major League Lacrosse draft. Four Buckeyes were GWLL first-team selections in 2008 and another four were second-team choices. He coached Ohio State players to 128 academic All-Big Ten honors and 217 Ohio State Scholar-Athlete awards in his 11 seasons at Columbus. Breschi was a three-time GWLL coach of the year selection in 1999, 2003 and 2004.
In his first three seasons at Carolina, he has had players earn 20 All-America citations and nine All-ACC awards. Attackman Billy Bitter was named a first-team All-America in 2009, Carolina's first choice since 2005. He repeated as a first-team All-America in 2010. Ryan Flanagan earned first-team All-America accolades as well in 2010. He also was named the co-winner of the Schmeisser Memorial Cup from the USILA as the nation's top defenseman. It was UNC's first major USILA award winner in 14 years and its first Schmeisser Cup recipient in 19 seasons. In 2012, R.G. Keenan was the first Tar Heel midfielder to be named a first-team All-America since Jude Collins and Jason Wade in 1996.
Breschi was one of the finest lacrosse players in the history of the ACC while playing for legendary head coach Willie Scroggs from 1987-90. He was also a member of two U.S. National Teams (1994 and 1998). After graduating from Carolina in 1990, Breschi coached at his alma mater for two seasons before going to Brown University as the head assistant coach from 1993-97. Breschi was the chief assistant at UNC under Dave Klarmann in 1991 and 1992 and was part of a staff that captured ACC titles in 1991 and 1992 and UNC's fourth NCAA title in 1991. The Tar Heels compiled a stellar 28-3 record during Breschi's assistant coaching stint.
Success at North Carolina came not only as a coach for Breschi, but also as a player. He was an All-ACC selection in both 1989 and 1990 and was selected to play in the prestigious USILA North-South All-Star game in 1990. He was a first-team All-America pick on defense in 1990 and an honorable mention All-America in 1989. He was elected the sole team captain in 1990. Carolina has elected a single captain only three times since 1981 and Breschi's senior year was one of those occurrences.
After leading the Tar Heels his senior season to the NCAA semifinals and an ACC title, Breschi was selected as UNC's nominee for the 1990 Anthony J. McKevlin Award, given annually to the outstanding male athlete in the ACC. In 2002, Breschi was named to the prestigious ACC 50th Anniversary Men's Lacrosse Team, honoring the Top 50 players in league history. He was a member of U.S. National Teams that played in the World Lacrosse Games in 1994 and 1998. Breschi earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Carolina in 1990.
Breschi and his wife Julie have five children, the late Michael Breschi, as well as four amazing daughters, Samantha, 11, Abigail, 9, Lucy, 7, and Emily, 6
Joe Breschi At A Glance
Michael R. Breschi Scholarship Fund
Since the Michael R. Breschi Scholarship fund was created, hundreds of contributions have come from more than half the states in the Union. The scholarship is awarded annually to a Ohio State lacrosse player - most likely a rising senior - who fits former head coach Joe Breschi's criteria.
"It was started in memory of Michael and what he meant to me and my family in the three and a half years that he was with us," Breschi said. "And it's a way to keep his memory alive in all of us, in the Ohio State program and in what I did at Ohio State. And it's a tribute to him and an opportunity to give to a young man who exemplifies the spirit of Michael."
Ohio State and North Carolina annually compete in a fall scrimmage in Baltimore, Md., to benefit the scholarship fund.
To make contributions to the Michael Breschi Scholarship Fund please send checks to: The Ohio State University, Michael Breschi Scholarship Fund, Room 235, St. John Arena, 410 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, OH 43210.
Conference# Conf.
Year School W L Pct. W L Pct. RS Place Tournament Tournament
1998 Ohio State 5 7 .417 2 2 .500 3rd
1999 Ohio State 10 3 .769 3 1 .750 Tied-1st
2000 Ohio State 6 8 .429 2 2 .500 Tied-2nd
2001 Ohio State 8 6 .571 2 3 .400 Tied-4th
2002 Ohio State 9 5 .643 3 2 .600 3rd
2003 Ohio State 9 5 .643 4 1 .800 Tied-1st
2004 Ohio
State 12 4 .750 5 0 1.000 1st
2005 Ohio State 6 8 .429 2 3 .400 4th
2006 Ohio State 7 6 .538 3 2 .600 Tied-2nd
2007 Ohio State 9 5 .643 4 1 .800 2nd
2008 Ohio State 11 6 .647 4 1 .800 Tied-1st
2009 UNC 12 6 .667 0 3 .000 4th
2010 UNC 13 3 .813 2 1 .667 Tied-1st
2011 UNC 10 6 .625 1 2 .333 Tied-2nd
2012 UNC 11 6 .647 1 2 .333 Tied-3rd
Totals 138 84 .622 37 24 .607
#Ohio State played in the now defunct Great Western Lacrosse League when Breschi coached there; UNC plays in the Atlantic Coast Conference
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Jaca overviewJaca is a small town distinct for its historical sites and countryside, and known for its monuments and spas. You'll enjoy the ample bar and cafe options, along with outdoor areas for biking and walking. Spend a relaxing day at Bisaurin and Tena Park when the weather is nice. Be sure stop by Jaca Cathedral and Diocesan Museum of Jaca - Romanesque Art while you're here. If you're looking for a family-friendly getaway, Jaca is for you.
Where to stay in JacaFeaturing accommodation choices that can meet everyone's needs, Jaca is the place to go. There are 58 hotels in the Jaca area and you can shop as many as 33 deals for rooms on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 40%.
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How to get to JacaFly in to Huesca (HSK-Pirineos), 35.6 mi (57.2 km) from downtown Jaca. Pamplona (PNA) is the next closest major airport, 57.1 mi (91.8 km) away. Jaca Station is the closest train station.
What to see around JacaFun activities such as biking, golf, and pampering at the spa are at hand, along with attractions such as:
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Family - Poem by kelsey hubbard
Family is a great thing to have
When family is together its a great thing
but when family is together all the time it gets annoying
i dont like this at all when family get together all the time
i would rather be alone by myself or with friends but, i wouldnt want to be with family all the time but i would have to live with it on special accausions.
i love that i get to see friends and family but i will always love to see family more then friends but it depends on my mood at that time
I dont like family at night time but i will talorate them when i am in a happy mood or in other ways have to put up with them all the time! !
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Aaron Tate (5/1/2008 6:14:00 AM)
: D yulp thats family. one of those 'You can't live with them, you can't live with out them' type of things. Being with family is weird and kinda boring if it's all the time.. (Report) Reply
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Under the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA), your consumer rights are expressed as a series of "guarantees" that a seller automatically makes to you when you buy any goods or services ordinarily purchased for personal use. In this guide, we explain what those rights are, and what to do if you think your rights have been breached.
For advice that's more specific to your situation, our paying members can contact our Consumer Advisory Service. Our advisers will talk you through your rights and help you resolve problems with a retailer or service provider.
What it covers
The Act covers the goods (new and second-hand) and services ordinarily purchased for personal, domestic or household use.
Those "goods" include pretty much everything in and around the home – from appliances to vehicles, furniture to food. Gas, electricity, water and computer software are also covered.
"Services" include things done by tradespeople like plumbers and painters, professionals like dentists and lawyers, after-sales and repair services from shops, and all the services you get from insurers, petrol stations, travel agents ... in general, if you pay for it, it's covered.
The Act applies to gifts. If you're given something, you have the same rights as if you bought it yourself, and can seek redress directly for any problem. It also applies to goods that you hire.
What it doesn't cover
The Act only applies if you buy goods or services from sellers "in trade".
This means it does not cover private sales. However, it does cover goods sold in second-hand shops and sales, and goods sold over the internet by New Zealand businesses.
The Act does not cover the purchase of houses, although it does cover house repairs. Nor does it cover goods or services usually bought for commercial use, such as medical equipment or the installation of industrial machinery.
No contracting out
Sellers cannot exempt themselves from their obligations under the Act, even if they put it in a contract. So, if a retailer puts up a sign saying "No refunds or exchanges" it is meaningless. You still have full rights under the Act.
This also means guarantees and warranties cannot state "No consequential losses are covered," because attempts to contract out of the Act may mislead consumers about their rights.
The Commerce Commission may use the Fair Trading Act to prosecute traders who attempt to contract out of the Act.
However, sellers can contract out of the Act when goods are used for business. When a product is ordinarily purchased for domestic use but is also used for business purposes – like a mobile phone, for example – the Act will allow a seller to contract out of the Act. Any contracting out must be done in writing at the point of sale.
The guarantees
Under the Act, your consumer rights are expressed as a series of "guarantees" that a seller automatically makes to you when you buy any good or service ordinarily purchased for personal use.
Retailers and other suppliers guarantee their goods will:
- Be of acceptable quality.
- Be fit for a particular purpose that you asked about.
- Match the description given in advertisements or sales brochures, or by the sales assistant.
- Match the sample or demonstration model.
- Be owned by the consumer, once purchased.
- Be a reasonable price, if no price or pricing formula has been previously agreed.
- Be delivered on time, where the supplier is responsible for delivery. When no time is agreed, delivery must still be within a reasonable time.
Manufacturers (the definition includes importers) in New Zealand guarantee that:
- Spare parts and repair facilities will be available for a reasonable time.
- They will honour any written warranty that comes with their products.
- Goods are of acceptable quality.
- Goods match their description.
Acceptable quality
This means goods:
- Do what they are made to do.
- Are acceptable in appearance and finish.
- Are free from minor defects.
- Are safe and durable.
The Act's terms "reasonable" and "acceptable" are deliberately open-ended.
It depends on what a reasonable consumer would think was acceptable based on the nature of the goods, the price, any statements that have been made about the goods, and the nature of the supplier and context in which the goods are supplied. A concert violin is required to meet a higher standard than a child's cheap instrument. Ultimately a tribunal referee or a judge may have to decide what is reasonable or acceptable in the circumstances.
If a defect was pointed out to you before you bought the good, then it doesn't count towards making it unacceptable.
Service providers guarantee their services will be:
- Performed with reasonable care and skill.
- Fit for the particular purpose they were supplied for.
- Completed within a reasonable time.
- A reasonable price, if no price or pricing formula has been previously agreed.
Putting it right
If something goes wrong, you have the right to insist that the seller or service provider fixes things.
Generally speaking, this means the retailer who sold you the goods or services must sort out the problem. If the stitching comes apart on your fairly new shoes, you don't have to track down the manufacturer or importer, you simply take them back to the shop.
If the problem is minor, and can be fixed, the retailer can choose to either repair, replace or refund.
A service provider must fix the problem within a reasonable time.
If the problem can't be fixed, or can't be put right within a reasonable time, or is substantial, you can:
- Reject the product and choose a replacement of the same type and similar value or a full refund of your purchase price; or
- Claim compensation for any drop in the value of the product or service.
- Cancel the service contract, pay for any satisfactory work already done, and get someone else to finish the repairs; or
- Have it repaired elsewhere and recover the costs from the retailer, if they refuse to fix a faulty product, or fail to do so in a reasonable time.
When you have the right to reject the goods, sellers cannot just offer a credit note. If you want a refund, you are entitled to it – by cash, cheque or credit card charge reversal.
Substantial means:
- A reasonable consumer wouldn't have bought the goods if they'd known about the fault.
- The goods are significantly different from their description, sample or demonstration model.
- The goods are substantially unfit for purpose.
- The goods are unsafe.
In addition to these rights, consumers may also claim for any reasonably foreseeable extra loss that results from the initial problem.
If your new washing machine won't work properly you can claim for laundry costs or the cost of hiring a replacement machine while the first one is being fixed.
If you have to post or courier goods back to be repaired, you don't have to pay for those costs.
The compensation for consequential loss must put you back in the position you would have been in if the goods or service hadn't been faulty.
Guarantees on replacement models
When a faulty product is replaced, any manufacturer's warranty on the product usually runs only from the original purchase date.
So, if a 6-month-old washing machine is replaced because it is faulty, and there was originally a 12-month manufacturer's warranty on it, then this warranty will have 6 months to run on the new machine.
However, the Consumer Guarantees Act applies to the replacement, so you will still have all the rights you're entitled to when buying a new machine.
Manufacturers and importers
If there is a problem with the retailer, you can complain to the manufacturer (if it has an office in New Zealand) or where the goods are imported, to the importer or distributor.
Where there has been a breach of the Act, manufacturers and importers are obliged to:
- Pay compensation, and/or pay for any loss in value; and
- Honour any express warranty they gave which gives the consumer greater protection than in the Act.
Complaining to the manufacturer is useful when, for example, the retailer has gone out of business or is proving hopeless to deal with. But in most cases it should be easier to insist on your rights directly with the retailer.
If a product has parts made by different manufacturers, you can claim against any or all of them. However, in practice your best bet may be to contact the one whose name is on the product.


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I guess I'm a Bobbing Bobcat...
This is a discussion on What's your reaction time? within the Defensive Carry & Tactical Training forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; We are told to maintain approximately one car length distance from the car ahead of us for every 10mph, or 2 seconds elapsed, in order ...
Turbo-Charged Cheetah
Rocketing Rabbit
Bobbing Bobcat
Ambling Armadillo
Sluggish Snail
We are told to maintain approximately one car length distance from the car ahead of us for every 10mph, or 2 seconds elapsed, in order to allow for our reaction time. However, from the instant we recognize a threat, how long does it take us to begin the physical movements to uncover and draw?
Try this test of your sheepdog skill and vote in the poll, if you dare.
Liberty, Property, or Death - Jonathan Gardner's powder horn inscription 1776
Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito.
("Do not give in to evil but proceed ever more boldly against it.")
-Virgil, Aeneid, vi, 95
I guess I'm a Bobbing Bobcat...
Proverbs 27:12 says: The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
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Bobbing Bobcat
Exodus 22:2 "If a thief is caught breaking in and is struck so that he dies, the defender is not guilty of bloodshed"
I didn't realize there was a link to a game.
I went back and played the game. Once I figured it out I was a "bobbing bobcat". I did manage to become an "ambling armadillo" once too by letting one sheep almost get off the screen before shooting.
The problem I had trouble with was the "pre-cues" to shooting. I saw and interpreted movement that is consistent with running. Of course the computer gave me a three second penalty for that.
In this game it's a three second penalty and no chance at explaining your actions. That could very much be like a "furtive movement" shooting. At least in real life I would have the opportunity and ability to defend my actions.
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Bobbing bobcat here too. Oh well. It's Sunday......I cut myself a little bit of slack once in a while. At least I didn't forget to go back and vote in the poll.
I got rocketing rabbit. Played a few more times and actually got a few sheep in 0.000 seconds.
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I played 4 times and was labeled a rocketing rabbit every time. I guess I am good to go for being over 65
Bobcat here H/D
A Native Floridian = RARE
Rocketing rabbit...average time+ 0.177sec.
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An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it. -J Cooper
Rocketing Rabbit x5
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Rocketing Rabbit here. That was an interesting game.
Played one time only...Bobbing Bobcat...2.682 avg.
Sometimes in life you have to stand your ground. It's a hard lesson to learn and even most adults don't get it, but in the end only I can be responsible for my life. If faced with any type of adversity, only I can overcome it. Waiting for someone else to take responsibility is a long fruitless wait.
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Valley View Elementary School fourth-grade teacher, Megan McCall, recently developed and implemented a 10-day "detox" program for students leading up to the M.E.A.P. testing period, which took place in September.
Valley View students and their families were encouraged to follow the program prior to the testing. The "detox" entailed a commitment to no audio-visual exposure, including TV and video games, and instead playing board and athletic games with their families, and eating healthier during the 10-day stretch.
McCall's passion for coordinating this healthy life change for students has been infectious. Nearly 200 of Rockford's third-, fourth- and fifth-graders participated in this volunteer program—most of it being done after school, when students were involved in activities until their parents picked them up from school. McCall and an army of parent volunteers led the children in everything from kickball to cooking healthy treats in the kitchen. Students were also supported in their effort by area merchants who provided incentives to those who earned their "detox" tattoo.
"In the true spirit of education, we hope students have taken away lifelong lessons on the benefits of a healthy lifestyle," said Superintendent of Schools Michael S. Shibler, Ph.D.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Valley View Principal Bob Siegel at (616) 863-6366.


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OSHA fines New London for safety violations at transfer station
New London — State safety inspectors have cited New London for "willful" and "serious" safety violations contributing to a hazardous work environment at the Public Works Department's transfer station and have levied a fine of $10,800 against the city, state records show.
The Jan. 30 death of Floyd Smeeton, a longtime city resident, spurred the state department's inspection of the transfer station. Smeeton is believed to have fallen into the trash compactor while dumping garbage at the Lewis Street facility.
The state Department of Labor's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Conn-OSHA) fined the city $9,000 for a willful violation of the state's Occupational Safety and Health Act. Specifically, the citation was issued for not having railings or guardrails protecting people from a fall of more than 4 feet in the trash compactor area. The maximum penalty for a willful violation is $10,000.
A violation is deemed willful when an employer has demonstrated either "an intentional disregard for the requirements of the law or plain indifference to employee safety and health," according to Conn-OSHA.
The transfer station had previously been cited for having no railings to protect against a possible fall. During a planned inspection of the facility in March 2010, state inspectors found it to be in violation of the same regulation, according to records obtained from the Department of Labor. The violation was labeled "serious" at the time and the city was fined $210 for that violation.
"Fast forward to this particular inspection we did starting Jan. 30 ... we went out there and found an identical violation to what we found last time," said Kenneth C. Tucker, director of Conn-OSHA. "And because they knew about the violation or the standard that applied because we previously cited it, we felt that there was a plain indifference."
Tucker called the violation "very concerning to us" and said Conn-OSHA felt the city was "aware of the condition and didn't prevent it from reoccurring" and displayed "little or no effort to get it corrected."
Mayor Daryl Justin Finizio and Public Works Director Tim Hanser did not respond to calls seeking comment Thursday. The New London Police Department has been investigating Smeeton's death since Jan. 30, and the case remains open.
In 2010, Conn-OSHA closed the case on the transfer station based on documentation the city provided.
"In 2010, we had a statement from (the city) that it was under renovation and that that particular compactor was not in operation but guards were in place," Tucker said. He also said that the compactor system Conn-OSHA inspected this year is different from the one inspected in 2010, believed to be the result of renovations made to the transfer station facility.
This year, Conn-OSHA inspectors also issued the city a "serious" citation for not providing a safe workplace for its employees, specifically those whose job duties put them in close proximity to the unguarded compactor pit opening. That citation carried a fine of $900.
"The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees," Conn-OSHA inspectors wrote in the citation. "(E)mployees were exposed to crushing hazards when working around and near the compactor while it was in operation and employees were not adequately protected."
A serious violation is "one that has the potential to either create death or physical harm to someone," Tucker said. The maximum fine for a such a violation is $1,000.
The state also cited a serious violation, and imposed another $900 fine, for the city's failure to "protect employees from a slip hazard caused by ice accumulation from a broken pipe at the stair entrance to the control room," documents show.
The final violation, which did not carry a fine, was for having items stored in such a way that made a portable fire extinguisher not easily accessible.
The city has the right to contest the citations and penalties. If it does not, it must address the violations Conn-OSHA found and provide evidence to the state agency that proper corrective actions have been taken by April 28.
In the citation, Conn-OSHA suggested that the city "establish a written safety and health program regarding compactor use," "train employees on safety related work practices around the compactor," "determine safe and effective means of operation of the compactor ram (continuous use versus manually controlled)," and "determine a method of guarding (barrier gates) during compactor operation."
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Sunday, August 8, 2010
Love the Rich, Hate the Poor?
Posted by Skyler J. Collins
The two types of people that make up "the rich" are 1) those who made their wealth by providing goods and services for trade with others voluntarily, and 2) those who used force, ie. theft or the machinations and power of government, either directly (politicians) or indirectly (lobbyists and their principals) to get their wealth. I like rich people that are "voluntarily" rich, I dislike rich people that are "coercively" rich.
The two types of people that make up "the poor" are 1) those who are poor because of a lack of opportunity, usually thanks to government interventions in the market, and really no fault of their own, and 2) those who are poor because of bad personal decisions. I like poor people that are "coercively" poor, and I dislike poor people that are "voluntarily" poor.
You see, it' not as simple as "the rich" and "the poor", for each are made up of very different types of people. Complete opposites, actually. Libertarians are often accused of loving the rich and hating the poor, but this is true insofar as the accuser means the voluntary rich and the voluntary poor. But they never mean that. Libertarians love the voluntary rich and the coercively poor. These are the two groups that are trying to serve their fellow man. The difference is that one manages to get through the roadblocks and the other doesn't. They are the same type of person, both worthy of our praise (rich) and help (poor). Those who use force to "get gain" (rich) or consistently fail to learn from their bad decisions (poor) are the ones that libertarians believe society would do well without.
6 comments:
This is absolute fucking driven and you are less than human.
- November 16, 2011 at 11:28 PM
- Skyler J. Collins said...
I'll take that as a compliment. Be sure to check out my new site, Everything-Voluntary.
- November 17, 2011 at 9:18 AM
Anonymous above hates black people.
- April 25, 2013 at 2:19 PM
This is some really stupid shit
- April 25, 2013 at 7:56 PM
You don't like people who made a bad decision? Okaaaaay....
There are two types of people who make bad decision
- April 26, 2013 at 12:11 AM
- Skyler J. Collins said...
No, it's more, those who continually make foolish mistakes and fail (through a lack of desire) to learn from them... Most of "the poor" qualify under 1).
- April 26, 2013 at 8:55 AM


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Attachment, fear of intimacy and differentiation of self among clients in substance disorder treatment facilities
Thorberg, Fred Arne & Lyvers, Michael (2006) Attachment, fear of intimacy and differentiation of self among clients in substance disorder treatment facilities. Addictive Behaviors, 31(4), pp. 732-737.
Attachment, fear of intimacy and differentiation of self were examined by means of self-report questionnaires in 158 volunteers, including 99 clients enrolled in addiction treatment programs. As expected, clients (who were undergoing treatment for alcoholism, heroin addiction, amphetamine/cocaine addiction or cannabis abuse) reported higher levels of insecure attachment and fear of intimacy, and lower levels of secure attachment and differentiation of self, compared to controls. Insecure attachment, high fear of intimacy and low self-differentiation appear to characterize clients enrolled in addiction treatment programs. Such characteristics may reflect a predisposition to substance problems, an effect of chronic substance problems, or conceivably both.
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Top stories this week were in the world of VR. Disney's new device allows us to feel and interact with objects on TV, while MiKandi is looking to establish virtual sex through Google Glass. Partnership anyone? These stories and more in this week's top 10.
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3. With the Royal Baby, Oreo Shows It Has Perfect Timing On Twitter
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Is the Government of Guyana too big, too little or the right size for the economy?
Alongside the debates about the roles/functions of government in the Guyana economy, there has been another equally enduring economic debate as to whether presently the government is too big, too little, or just about right-sized. This week's column will pursue this topic.
Similar to the case of government's roles in the economy, economists do not make categorical pronouncements on the optimal size of government in an economy. Not unsurprisingly therefore, global practices in this regard vary immensely.
Much of the difficulty in securing consensus on the optimal size of government in the economy resides in disagreement over the appropriate way to measure that size. Many economists consider this as total government expenditures as a share of GDP. Others use different variables, such as government revenues as a share of GDP, or the number of government employees as a share of total employment.
Budget size
From a broader perspective it is useful to note that, in the course of a country's economic life, many aggregates grow larger with the passage of time. One such aggregate is the size of a country's projected annual Budget. Despite this, one finds that in each succeeding year of annual Budget presentation, the Ministry of Finance makes the silly boast that "this year's budget is the largest ever"!
Government spending as projected in its annual budgets does not come from thin air, despite the widespread perception that the means to finance such expenditures would fall like manna from heaven. This wrongly held view implies government spending is without cost to the economy! In actuality government spending is provided either through 1) taxes/levies on residents and businesses, 2) government borrowing (including the printing of money), 3) overseas grants, or 4) sales of government assets.
Over time, the first item has been the principal source of government spending. The Guyana Government's sale of assets peaked in the years when it was privatizing the assets, which had been earlier nationalized in the 1970s. Government's borrowing has to be eventually repaid by Guyanese taxpayers, as default on its debt is not a practical option nowadays.
Table 1 indicates government spending in recent years (2006-2014).
Notes: NA – not applicable
1 – Budget 2014 estimates
2 – GDP at basic prices (industrial origin)
Source: National Budgets, various years
What do the data show?
In the table, central government total expenditures are divided into current and capital, with the former substantially larger than the latter. State enterprises' expenditures also cover current and capital. Overall expenditures are simply the sum of total central government expenditures (capital and current) together with the similar measure of state enterprises' expenditures. The GDP measure used is GDP at basic 2006 prices.
As a percent of GDP, total central government expenditures have been high, ranging from 38.6 per cent in 2006 to 32.0 per cent in 2013. The average for the years 2006-2013 was 34 per cent. By similar token, the level of overall public sector expenditures has ranged from 72.2 per cent in 2010 to a low of 58.9 per cent in 2012. The average for the period 2006-2013 was 65 per cent. Most of the year-to-year variability for this category has come from fluctuations in state enterprises' expenditures, as total current expenditures have experienced regular yearly increases during the entire period (2006-2013).
The data in the table also show that the National Budget for 2014 has projected a substantial expansion in total central government expenditures; much of this increase is in its capital expenditures, which are projected to rise by about 60 per cent (from $50 billion in 2013 to $80 billion in 2014).
As revealed in the table, the size of the Guyana Government in the economy is quite large. This is a matter of concern. However, in fairness it should be observed some economists (including me) argue that small economies, irrespective of their ideological predilections would tend to have, on a relative basis, large government sectors as shares of their GDPs. Three major factors account for this.
First the public goods and services that governments usually provide offer significant economies of scale. That is, as the scale of their provision increases, average unit costs fall.
Small economies therefore face significant diseconomies of scale, where the reverse operates; that is, average unit costs for their provision rise.
The second is that a substantial proportion of publicly provided goods and services face significant indivisibilities. Thus for example, an interior airport, which is costly to construct, could perhaps serve scores of passengers per day at an operating cost not far removed from that incurred if the airport serves less than a dozen passengers because of limited demand.
Thirdly, most small economies experience locational/geographical disadvantages along with severe environmental risks. Guyana is below sea-level, runs climate risks of flood and drought, and perhaps most importantly is bifurcated into hinterland and coastal areas. All these factors add to governmental costs of providing goods and services.
Despite those provisos, the performance record suggests the Guyana Government has been too large, too cumbersome, too inefficient and technologically undeveloped to have been entrusted with spending as much as two-thirds of Guyana's GDP over the past decade.
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Ethics at the Credit Valley Hospital
Everyone has a role to play in ensuring the ethical delivery of care, from bedside to boardroom.
Since its establishment, The Credit Valley Hospital has had an active Ethics Committee (now known as the Ethics Forum) which provides leadership in areas of ethics education, policy development and review, and consultation. The Forum has a broad membership of hospital staff and physicians, as well as representatives from senior management, the Board of Governors and the community.
The Credit Valley Hospital also has a Research Review Committee which evaluates any research that is being conducted within the organization to ensure that the rights and safety of participants are protected.
Since February 2009, in partnership with the Regional Ethics Service at Trillium Health Centre, The Credit Valley Hospital has had an Ethicist available as a resource to staff, physicians, volunteers, students, patients, and family members.
What is ethics?
- Ethics is about right and wrong and the reasons that we give for our choices and actions.
- In ethics, we address the question, "What ought we to do and why?"
- Ethics promotes reflective practice and the making of "right" or "good" choices and decisions in the delivery of health care.
- Ethical issues are often framed as "should" questions—e.g., Should we withdraw treatment? Should we fund more beds for the maternal child program? Should we disclose a medical error?
What are some examples of ethical situations in the hospital?
- A patient has kidneys that are failing and needs dialysis (a medical treatment to remove waste products from blood) to survive. The patient is refusing dialysis. His wife is concerned that her husband does not realize the consequences of his decision.
- A patient is in hospital for routine surgery. There is a history of strokes in her family. She has strong opinions about the kind of care she would want to receive if she suffered a serious stroke.
- A patient recently experienced a cardiac arrest (heart stopped beating). Although his heart was restarted, he suffered brain damage that is likely permanent. He is in the intensive care unit attached to a breathing machine. The patient has previously stated that he would not want to live connected to machines.
- A family member observes a staff member treating another patient in what appears to be a disrespectful manner.
- A patient has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. Her family does not want her informed of the diagnosis.
What is the general process for making an ethical decision?
- Gather information about the facts of the situation and identify the ethical issue(s).
- Ensure participation of relevant individuals in decision-making process.
- Clarify the ethical principles that are at stake (e.g., patient's values and beliefs, benefits, harms, fairness).
- Consider other factors such as the law and organizational policies.
- Identify various courses of action; weigh the likely benefits and burdens of each alternative.
- Choose a course of action – Ask the question "Am I comfortable with this decision?"
- Evaluate the outcome and amend the decision as appropriate.
How can an Ethicist help me or my family?
While in hospital you may be faced with making difficult treatment decisions for yourself or a family member. The Ethicist's role is to facilitate good decision-making processes and support individuals through those processes.
The ethicist may be able to help you...
- Identify the information you need to make a treatment decision
- Understand the ethical and legal implications of your treatment decision
- Explore the benefits and burdens of different treatment options
- Link you with other persons and resources within and outside the organization
When might I consider contacting an Ethicist?
First, you should discuss any treatment decisions with your health care team. After having discussed your treatment decisions with your health care team, you may wish to contact the Ethicist for any of the following reasons:
- If you are uncertain about what decision should be made
- If there are differences of opinion about what decision should be made
- If you would like to explore further the ethical and legal aspects of a decision
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Patient/ Family Brochure – Simple Chinese [ 80 kb pdf ]
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Staff/ Physicians/ Volunteers/ Students Brochure [ 162 kb pdf ]
A Guide for Patients & Families about Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) [ 318 kb pdf ]
A Guide for Patients & Families about Advance Care Planning [ 305 kb pdf ]
Ethics Resources on the Internet:
Advance Care Planning
Fraser Health: Advance Care Planning
A Guide to Advance Care Planning
Caring Conversations
Five Wishes
Joint Centre for Bioethics Living Will
Let Me Decide
Consent & Capacity
Consent & Capacity Board
Decision-making Guides for Patients
Ottawa Health Research Institute
End of Life
Dalhousie End of Life Project
Organ Transplantation
Trillium Gift of Life Network
Mental Health
Centre for Addiction & Mental Health: Resources for Patients, Families, and Friends
Psychiatric Patient Advocate Office (Info Guides)
Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario
Substitute Decision-Making
Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
How do I contact the Ethicist?
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: 905-813-1100, x 4482