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The last of three public meetings wound up in Princeton on Monday in the fourth of five rounds of community discussions to form a new comprehensive plan for Mille Lacs County.
Photo by Joel Stottrup
Audience members at the comprehensive plan public meeting in Milaca last Saturday. They included Mille Lacs County Commissioner Genny Reynolds, Princeton, in front row at left, and Mille Lacs County Administrator Roxy Traxler behind Reynolds.
During this fourth round, community meetings were conducted in Isle January 10, in the historic county courthouse in Milaca January 12, and Monday evening this week in Princeton city hall.
The comp plan agenda in these last three meetings has been to take public comments on the results of task forces assigned to the following subjects:
1. intergovernmental relations
2. social, public health and quality of life programs
3. agriculture and forestry
4. land use.
Nearly a dozen people attended the meeting in Milaca, about half the number that was at the fourth-round meeting in Isle. Jordan Zeller, a planner with the East Central Regional Development Commission, which is coordinating and organizing the various meetings with Mille Lacs County Administrator Roxy Traxler, commented Saturday on the difficulty of predicting attendance numbers. It means sometimes having cookies and refreshments left over as was the case Saturday, he noted.
The county's last comprehensive plan was done in 1990, and such plans are considered useful for about 7-10 years, according to the plan organizers. A comprehensive plan is a guide formed by community input for the county's elected officials to look at in forming policies and regulations.
The county board made the decision last fall to update the current plan and create a steering committee consisting of a cross section of county residents. The committee then appointed task forces. Besides the topics mentioned earlier, the other task forces worked on gathering community input on the following topics:
• economic development
• public safety
• transportation
• environment and energy
• recreation and tourism.
The task forces review citizen input, survey results, data, statistics and also use their own knowledge to draft goals and objectives in their assigned topics.
The first round of community meetings were Jan.-March of 2012, during which a community survey was conducted that brought in 1,005 responses out of 3,900 surveys mailed. An electronic survey was also done and it had 123 responses.
The second and third rounds of community meetings took place last June, and September respectively.
Zeller has put some spark into the input meetings, such as on Saturday when he asked a photographer to not photograph his double chin, and when he advised audience members to "tell all your friends and enemies" about the website, www.co.mille-lacs.mn.us, to get more information on the comp plan. When someone brought up a typographical error in one of the documents, Zeller confessed that he was not the world's best typist.
Here are the objectives in draft form in the four areas discussed in the last three meetings.
Land use objectives
a. Work with stakeholders to review current land use controls and update county zoning ordinances and codes to minimize regulatory impact on county residents and businesses.
b. Encourage the concentration of development and usage in growth centers in order to preserve farm, forest, conservation and open land.
c. Consider aggregate and mining deposit locations when developing zoning regulations.
d. Educate residents, land owners and businesses about land use regulatory controls within Mille Lacs County.
e. Work towards mitigating pollution and nuisance problems related to solid waste.
Each objective has one or more elaborations. For example, in this last objective on pollution and noise, the land use task force encourages responsible hazardous and solid waste disposal and recycling options.
Social, public health & quality of life programs
a. Work with stakeholders including schools, local units of government, businesses, residents and elected officials to create a culture that supports all levels of education.
b. Encourage and support accessible and affordable senior-related programs and activities.
c. Support programs and activities related to improving employment and training opportunities for all residents.
d. Encourage collaboration between stakeholders to support healthy communities in order to increase accessibility and awareness.
e. Work with partners to encourage and support improved/increased communication infrastructure and accessibility.
f. Promote the regional library system and encourage its use.
Agriculture and forestry
a. Maintain and encourage the efficiency, viability, and productivity of the county's agricultural areas for current and future generations.
b. Concentrate development in growth centers in order to preserve farm and forest land, other conservation lands and open spaces.
c. Promote educational opportunities for residents and private land owners about forestry management practices.
d. Balance development of land with open space conservation.
e. Recognize agriculture and forestry as part of the county's business community.
The bullet point under this last objective was to include a focus on the ag and forestry industries within the county's economic development work plan. One of the sub-bullet points was a call for a one-stop clearinghouse for people to navigate through the development process.
Intergovernmental relations
a. Improve and work to better the communications, relations and cooperation between governmental units.
b. Continue to review and when feasible, improve the quality of county services that are provided to residents.
c. Improve citizen education about county government and encourage participation in all levels of county decision making.
One of the points made under this last objective was that the county should continue to make information available through traditional, non-electronic ways. One of the overall recommendations was to make access to information for citizens convenient and less tedious to locate.
Comments from attendees
Several of the comments from the audience at Saturday's meeting in Milaca were more on sentence structure and wording, than on the substance.
Paula Soderberg, for example, told Zeller she didn't think the first objective in the intergovernmental relations draft was correct and should be rewritten. Soderberg then explained she was not talking about the content, just that the original statement where it said, "work to make better communications" could be phrased better.
Attendee Carla Vita, Princeton, stated that the county has a lot of educational services that citizens just don't know about. Vita said she was especially proud of the first objective listed by the social, public health & and quality of life programs task force she has been part of.
Zeller noted that the ag and forestry topic was split off from land use, because of ag and forestry being so important to the county's economy.
Attendee Debra Gilchrist said she was impressed with how the task forces have been able to narrow down the objectives.
County Administrator Traxler noted that citizens have until January 24 to log onto the county's website to give input through a mechanism known as Survey Monkey.
Traxler says she hopes the county can complete the writing of the new comprehensive plan in July.
The county will conduct a fifth round of public meetings between now and completion to fine tune the comprehensive plan draft.
Looking at the input from the various community meetings, there is a vocal element calling for less government and regulation, and lower property taxes. There are also some specific requests, such as at a Milaca meeting that stated: "Remove the rocks down by the river," and "Get rid of strip joint in Bock."
One of the requests at an Onamia meeting was for a four-lane highway to be completed through the county. The four-lane Highway 169 now goes from Princeton to just north of Onamia.
Some of the comments are personal, such as one person's response to why they live in the Milaca area, which was "I was born here 77 years ago."
Rural living and a quest to live in a peaceful area with friendly people was frequently cited as why some Mille Lacs residents choose to live where they do.
At one Princeton meeting, some of the listed weaknesses/threats to the quality of life were mosquitoes, some farming possibly being too intense for the land, run off, water quality, habitat, and distance between the two ends of the county concerning recreation.
County Administrator Traxler on Monday said she thinks the drafting of the comprehensive plan is going well.


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Yesterday, Suffolk County Community College's (SCCC) Board of Trustees adopted a resolution urging Congress to reject the funding cuts and eligibility reductions for federal Pell Grants in the Paul Ryan Budget passed by House Republicans in April. Congressman Tim Bishop hailed the Board's vote as additional local support for his campaign to protect low-income students from devastating aid cuts.
In May, Bishop joined Stony Brook University administrators and students at SBU's Student Activities Center to highlight the importance of federal student aid programs for students attending college in New York's First Congressional District and call for a sustained federal commitment to helping students achieve their dreams through higher education. A video of the Stony Brook University event is available on Congressman Bishop's YouTube page, including testimonials from four SBU students about their reliance on student aid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_9nYW1u1yM&feature=plcp
"Higher education is a gateway to opportunity, but that path would be closed to many students in Eastern Suffolk under the partisan Paul Ryan Budget passed by the House GOP," said Congressman Tim Bishop. "Supporting students should be a bipartisan issue, and I join SCCC's Board in condemning these proposed cuts to America's economic competitiveness and a 21st Century workforce."
Pell Grants are the primary federal higher education grant program, and over 18,000 students attending college in the First Congressional District receive Pell Grant aid totaling nearly $70 million annually. In the most recent academic year, nearly 9,000 SCCC students--approximately one-third of the student body--received Pell Grant aid, which does not need to be repaid, unlike federal student loans.
The Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Resolution passed by Republicans in the House, known as the "Paul Ryan Budget" for Chairman of the Budget Committee Paul Ryan (R-WI), reduces the maximum award for Pell Grants and changes eligibility requirements for the program, resulting in a cut of at least $104 billion to Pell Grants over the next decade, according to an analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
Source: http://timbishop.house.gov/latest-news/suffolk-community-college-board-joins-bishop-in-opposition-to-pell-grant-cuts/

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Going into Tuesday's Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, the Indiana University of Pennsylvania women's lacrosse team will face a familiar opponent.
After having just beaten Bloomsburg University, the two teams will face off for the second time in six days in the PSAC quarterfinals. IUP defeated the Huskies 14-9 on Wednesday.
"If we just play our game, we will easily come out on top," Michelle Zakrzewski (senior, health and physical education) said.
Though IUP came out on top, the Crimson Hawks' regular season finale victory was anything but easy.
IUP had to fight back from deficits of 2-0 and 3-1 early in the first half. The Crimson Hawks used a 5-0 run to take a 5-3 lead midway through the first half before going into halftime with a 6-5 lead.
Drew Hayden (sophomore, speech pathology) continued her dominant season by scoring four of her five goals in the second half to lead the Crimson Hawks.
Brittney Palardy (sophomore, athletic training), Amy Weinberg (sophomore, special education and clinical services) and Kim Hooven (freshman, elementary and special education) each scored goals in the second half for IUP to hold on to the 14-9 victory.
Goalkeeper Katie Davis (senior, interior design) saved six shots while the strong Crimson Hawks defense overpowered the Huskies offense, limiting the opposition to just 15 shots on goal.
After the game, head coach Mindy Richmond credited the victory to the team's ability to put two solid halves of lacrosse together.
"Playing a full two halves [was key]," Richmond said. "We've really been struggling with the intensity in the second half of games, and it was just about playing with intensity for an entire 60 minutes."
The victory came on the heels of a 14-13 home loss just four days earlier to West Chester University.
IUP started the season 10-2 but split its four-game homestand to end the season and finish 12-4.
The 12 wins tie for second-most in team history. Last year, the Crimson Hawks set a school record with 13 victories.
Overall, the 2014 season could be described as record-breaking.
Hayden averaged 3.81 goals per game en route to 61 on the season, breaking Alexa Lodovici's record of 55 set last season.
For good measure, Hayden also added 19 assists for a total of 80 points and had a .629 shooting percentage.
Not to be outdone, Weinberg also broke some records.
An 11 assist game April 5 broke the PSAC mark of 10, which was previously held by Lock Haven University's Chelsea Borrino.
Weinberg assisted on seven goals in the first half alone, which set a new school mark.
With 49 assists on the season, Weinberg bested the old school record of 46, which was held jointly by Becca Vogt and Lodovici.
Another school record fell as the Crimson Hawks scored 274 goals on the season, including six 20-goal games. IUP teams scored 263 goals the last two seasons.
While Bloomsburg poses as a threat to the Crimson Hawks' chances of advancing in the playoffs, recent history is on IUP's side in Tuesday's game.
Last year, IUP beat Gannon University 18-10 in the regular season finale, then came back just three days later to defeat the Knights by a similar 19-10 scoreline.
"We have been in a similar situation before, and it does help to have just played the same team the week prior," Taylor Norwood (senior, nursing) said.
"The corrections that need to be made are fresh in our minds, and the practices in between these two games have been focused on fixing those."
The winner of Tuesday's game faces second-seeded Mercyhurst University Friday. Lock Haven, the host of the semifinals and finals, is the top seed.
Mercyhurst snapped IUP's eight-game win streak in a 15-13 win April 15 in a matchup of nationally ranked teams.
A chance to defeat the Lakers in a rematch would be a "dream," Weinberg said.
"That would be a huge win," she said. "It's every team's dream to get revenge on a team who beat us earlier in the season, especially in the playoffs."
Game action against the Huskies starts at 4 p.m. at George P. Miller Stadium.


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Beginning A New School Year
August 26, 2013 - Jane Whitmore
The summer just flew by and now it's back to the classroom for students all over Iowa. Along with school registration, parents are purchasing new "everything" -- from notebooks to backpacks, clothing and computers. In my mind, nothing compares to the smell of a new box of crayons. Getting students off on the right foot at the beginning of the new year is imperative. As they tackle new academic challenges, students should establish good work and study habits and daily routines. You learn something every day -- if you pay attention. We have lived by that sentiment, and we do learn something every day. Sometimes we learn a new fact, other times we learn how to perform a new task, and, perhaps most special, we meet a new friend. We all work hard and we all play hard. Our work ethic comes from what we learn at home and what we learn and how we perform at school and in the workplace. The "Iowa work ethic" is known nation wide. Many states recruit teachers, nurses and other professions from Iowa because of their work ethic. It was surprising to me to read an article that says a survey exposed new college graduates' lack of work ethic. This came from Designed Learning:?"Some may say the American work ethic has never been so low. In the last decade, the shift from 'disciplined' to 'entitled' is apparent to many managers." They conducted a survey of 2500 human resource professionals, asking participants to evaluate the performance of today's college graduates compared to college graduates ten years ago. The news release reads, "The survey, titled 'The New New-Hire', reflects the changing attitudes and work ethics of Millenniums. For example, today's college graduates are placing more importance on work life/personal life balance than workers were ten years ago. With this in mind, many skills possessed by yesterday's college graduates are lacking in today's new hires. "The survey revealed that 61 percent of HR?professionals believe today's grads are unprepared for the workplace. According to respondents, compared to ten years ago, young people are also under prepared for the workplace and less accountable for their work." Here are some facts that surprised me: Respondents to the survey said today's college graduates are: - Entitled and expecting to walk into leadership - Less socially tactful, flexible in face-to-face interactions - Less tolerant of cultural norms, less likely to make long-term investment in one company - Focused on flexible work schedules/perks - Less willing to adapt to a company culture, individualism reigns Also -- many human resource professionals warn management to avoid underestimating the expertise of their Millenniums. 45 percent of survey respondents say today's college graduates are better collaborators and team builders. Today's college graduates are, also: - More likely to take risk in order to get into leadership roles - Not prepared for the workplace as it exists, but more prepared for what it is becoming - Better able to use social media for business relationships - More likely to be satisfied with a career involving numerous employers Here's the bottom line, "What this says about accountability," states Bill Brewer, Designed Learning's director of client relations, "is that when training new college graduates, improving accountability and stewardship to the greater organization has the utmost importance. Retention efforts should shift from coercion to creating a willingness to serve." With that, we have once again learned something new today. Our work ethic is shifting -- and in some ways for the better. What does not change is, it all begins at home. We set the tone and our children will learn.
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Low socio-economic status and a perceived imbalance between job effort and reward play a significant role in predicting recovery from work-related musculoskeletal injuries, according to a new study.
Researchers recruited over 650 hospital workers during 2002-04 to examine work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) of the trunk, neck, and upper and lower extremities. They assessed their recovery two years later to determine if the injuries had resolved and whether or not there were lingering impacts to work status or productivity.
"We documented the recovery trajectory and found that most injuries resolved in a two year time period," said lead author Marion Gillen, deputy director of COEH and clinical professor in the UCSF School of Nursing. "We also found that people in the lowest economic strata had worse outcomes as a result of their injuries."
The study was published in the October 2010 issue of Occupational Medicine (Lond) and funded by U.S. National Institutes of Health. COEH member Paul Blanc, professor of Medicine at UCSF, was senior author on the study. John Frank, who holds a Chair at the University of Edinburgh, was one of the co-authors.
Participants were from two hospital sites in San Francisco, California. Researchers recruited a diverse representation of hospital staff including nurses, clinicians, administrators, clerks and technicians. The cross-sectional, longitudinal study, which was facilitated through cooperation with hospital administrators and unionized labor, compared injured workers to a group of similarly employed, uninjured workers from the same sites.
"As occupational health professionals, we have to start looking at whether we need differentiated rehabilitation efforts and targeted return-to-work programs for people in different job classifications who face the double jeopardy following workplace injury."
Marion Gillen
After controlling for age, sex, race-ethnicity, income and education, recovery outcomes were poorest for those within the lowest 25% of socioeconomic status (SES) and for those who perceived a discrepancy between job effort and reward. "Along with poorer health outcomes, these groups also experienced work status changes or reduced work effectiveness," reported Gillen. The research team identified that certain workers may be at risk of a double jeopardy — worse health and work status — following musculoskeletal injury at work.1
"What is interesting is that these people had the highest level of occupation healthcare available following workplace injury," said Gillen. "For example, they had access to occupational health services with direct clinical care and case management. Still, there is something that is not addressed related to SES status that contributes to disparities in recovery."
The results were noteworthy, according to Gillen, because even though there was a difference in SES status among the study participants, they were all earning above minimum wage. The authors suggest WRMSDs may result in a worse long-term prognosis for workers with low SES status than is generally acknowledged.2
The study highlights that creating work environments with appropriate rewards and less strain may contribute to better work effectiveness. Notes Gillen, "As occupational health professionals, we have to start looking at whether we need differentiated rehabilitation efforts and targeted return-to-work programs for people in different job classifications who face the double jeopardy following workplace injury."
1,2 Gillen M, Cisternas, MG, Yen, IH, Swig L, Rugulies R, Frank J, and Blanc PD. Functional recovery following musculoskeletal injury in hospital workers. Occupational Medicine. 2010 Oct;60(7):532-9.
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Miniatures, Op. 69, Nos. 1, 2, 3 for one piano, 4 Hands, Michael Tong Joshua Sun, pianos, 12/15/13. Pourquoi?, Op. 71, Gabriel Tevan, violin, Anthony Mubiala, viola, Mary Jane Tashiro, piano, 6/21/15.
The Water Is Wide, Irish Folk Tune, The Prayer by Sager & Foster, Tashiro, arranger. Timeless Piano Solos, Tashiro, piano, Memorial Service teacher Dorothy Weiss, Leisure Village, Camarillo, CA, 6/8/13.
Children's Piano Course: Fun Piano Solos in D, Duets in G & D, Op.50; Zara's 1st Note Reading Songs, Op. 18-A; Familiar Tunes, Bks. 1 and 2 (2013 & 2015). Advanced Works: Forever Music, Op. 68, Nos. 1 & 2 (2013); Uplifting Songs.....loved by audiences, Op. 67, Arr. by MJT 2013; Miniatures, Op. 69, Nos. 1, 2, 3, one piano, 4 Hands (2013); Pourquoi?, Op. 71, Trio for Violin/Viola/Piano (2015). Publisher: MJT Music.
In August, 2012, the president of the Northern Westchester Music School adopted the Children's Piano Course to be used by the school. A year later on 10/20/13, a workshop entitled, Piano Teaching with Love, was given in Coldsprings, NY, at the request of a Broadway singer, who couldn't read notes and realized how easy it was to learn through this method. Her teacher was her mother, my 1st teacher/student who is on the faculty of the Northern Westchester Music School. The response was enthusiastic and 3 teachers are now actively teaching the course. The 1st published books are now in the WORLDCAT (catalogue) system of the Westchester Library: Magical Moving Moments, Bks. 1, 2, and 3 and the CD called Piano Compositions by Mary Jane Tashiro are at the Warner library in Tarrytown, New York and Greenburgh Library in Elmsford, New York.
It has been an "eye opener" for me to discover that the high school seniors, who I have been specifically commissioned to compose for, continue to "step up to the plate" to launch a new work. At the Christmas 2013 premiere of Miniatures, a rousing response was given to the two seniors for their performance. For the recent 2015 premiere of the trio, Pourquoi?, a respected composer commented, "The level of performance in some sections reached a more advanced artistic level." With the focus on his solo, the violist, the only senior performing in the group, was especially encouraged to hear this.
For further information, contact cafepress.com/mjtmusic.
With the PAN PIPES Spring 2012 issue and their printing my article, Keeping Music Alive, an overwhelming response came via email. Seventeen teachers from 10 states enquired and eleven ordered the Children's Course. Six months later, news came from the President of the Northern Westchester Music School who termed the course "revolutionary" and adopted it as the method to be used in the school as well as sending it to the Zambia Orphanage. On Aug. 18, 2012, I was asked to give a piano concert for a charitable event for the Angel Interfaith Network affiliated with CARES to benefit patients at the LAC+USC Medical Center. They received many generous donations and are continuing to receive donations through the CD of my 9 of my original compositions and 5 popular songs which I arranged for piano to connect to the theme of the event. With being commissioned to compose a 2 piano, 8 hands composition from Mr. Thomas Robb, the concert featured this work as a rousing ending to the program. The four young people who performed it wrote their impression of Jaunty. Their comments, "…fun to play and learn", "…more enjoyable than I had ever hoped", "…wonderful opportunity" and "…when older, I will remember this" was indicative of how contemporary sounds can be appealing to their spirit.
Jaunty, Op. 59, Rosemary Li, Kelly Yang, Joshua Sun, Michael Tong, 2 Pianos, 8 hands, St. James Episcopal Church, Scarsdale, NY, April 18, 2010. Timeless Piano Solos, Vol. 1, Op. 60, Vision, Embracing, Exhilaration, Nos. 1-3, and Unfolding, Op. 63, No. 3, composer at piano, Tokyo, Japan, June 4, 2010. Believing, Op 46, No. 1, Junko Takaramoto, Tokyo, Japan, June 4, 2010. Timeless Piano Solos, Vol. 2, Op. 63, Promise, Expectation, Nos. 1 and 2, composer at piano, Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 16, 2010. Waiting, Op 53, Junko Takaramoto, Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 16, 2010. Dreaming, Op. 66 performed by composer, CARES, 1st Presbyterian Church, Altadena, CA, Aug. 18, 2012
Jaunty, Op. 59 for 2 Pianos, 8 hands. Songs from Melodic Piano Solos, Op. 61 (Believing, Waiting, Child of God, Unfolding). Timeless Piano Solos, Op. 60, Nos. 1-3, Timeless Piano Solos, Op. 63, Nos. 1-3. Dreaming, Op. 66. MJT Music Publisher.
I was happy to compose music commissioned by Mr. Thomas Robb who specifically asked me to compose for his outstanding students. The 6 hands, one piano, High Steppin' Shoes was intended for the 2 students and the teacher, Mr. Robb to join in to have a crowd pleaser at the end of the program. The special request for the graduating twins, Timothy and Jonathan Ng, both pianists playing a 2nd instrument, Alto Sax and Vibraphone was a refreshing change for me. Remembering became something the title signifies with the dulcet sounds of the sax, beautifully played by Timothy.
High Steppin' Shoes, Op. 47, 6 Hands - One Piano by performers, Rosemary Li, Kelly Yang, and Thomas Robb at St. James Episcopal Church, Scarsdale, NY on 4/6/10. Hope, Op. 46, (S/A/T/B) and Joyous Day, Op. 50 (S/SS/A) premiere of choral works in Osaka, Japan on 10/10/08. Remembering, Op. 56 - Alto Sax and Vibraphone by performers, Timothy and Jonathan Ng at St. James Episcopal Church, Scarsdale, NY on 6/21/09. Waves of Love, Op. 48, (S/A/T/B) and Like a Little Babe Op. 49, (S/SS/A) premiere of choral works in Osaka, Japan on 10/3/09.
High Steppin' Shoes, Op. 47 (2008). Remembering, Op. 56 (2009). Songs Of Joy, title of book that includes Joyous Day, Hope, Waves of Love and Like a Little Babe (2008).
We welcome Mary Jane Tashiro to the Composers Bureau with a slightly expanded listing to cover the past two years.
The composer writes. "When teaching at California State University in 1971-73, I promised myself I would compose refreshingly different piano solos for music majors. In 1974, Lyle Murphy, a Golden Score Award Recipient, accepted me as a student for his method called 'Equal Interval System based on Horizontal Compositions.' In 1979, after completing eight books of this system, my career as a composer began with the birth of Magical Moving Moments, volumes I and II, with 13 solos. With the 1981 premiere of these works in Switzerland by English pianist Jon Sivell, I felt from the response received that people connected to my music. After I completed book 12, I became the first woman graduate of Equal Interval System (EIS). So gratifying is this process of composing that I completed 30 more solos. I soon became concerned that children were losing interest in playing the acoustic piano as electronic instruments gained popularity, and sensed something was amiss. I wondered why we didn't have more 'budding' pianists that love quality music and are proficient enough to play the great music of the past or even Broadway tunes so people could sing along. If only there were a course of music from which children could learn the notes and have fun playing without too much difficulty. Thus from 1987 to 2003, I completed a Children's Piano Course with over 250 piano solos. The course has proven successful time and time again whenever a child eagerly enjoys practicing without any prodding. Visit my website, and click on MJT Music (under my picture) to see a list of my published music: www.cafepress.com/mjtmusic.
Dawn of Love, op. 43, nos. 1-7, for piano solo: "Dawn," "Sunlight," "Mystical Night," "Mother's Heart," "Wings of Love," "Boundless Joy," and "Father" were introduced by the composer on December 25, 2005, in Osaka, Japan. Crossroad, op. 44, nos. 1-5, for piano solo: "Crossroad," "Inner Voice," "Free!," "Dancing Flame," and "Gratitude" were presented by the composer on October 18, 2005, in Osaka, Japan. Waiting, for clarinet, violin, and piano, was introduced June 17, 2007, by Ariana Samalot, Samantha Chan, and Emiko Niesi; the trio was a commission from Tom Robbs, District Chair for the NY State Music Teacher's Association and adjudicator for the National Guild of Piano Teachers.
Piano Suite, op. 46, four piano solos: "Hope," "Thoughtful," "Joy," and "Believing," with optional inserts for cello and violin; Waiting, op. 53, three piano solos: "Waiting," "Surge of Spring 2," and "Blissful;" both by MJT Music.


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No matter who wins the many election contests before the voters Tuesday, a fair number of Utahns, and maybe half the population of the United States, will consider it a disaster.
But what Utah needs, and what a few state officials are rightly considering, is some legal flexibility so that the state could deal with an election that was disrupted by an actual disaster. Say a series of wildfires that were even worse than those many parts of Utah suffered through over the summer. Or the earthquake that state and local officials have long anticipated in the construction upgrades they have paid for on everything from local schools to the State Capitol.
A seismic refit of a public building allows some give in a structure so that it does not collapse in a minor temblor. But the Utah Constitution provides no such wiggle room:
"Article IV, Section 9. (1) Each general election shall be held on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year."
So there.
The Constitution of the United States is not so firm. It gives each state the power to set its own election day for members of Congress, with the proviso that Congress may step in and prescribe its own rules. Which it did not do until 1845, when it set the familiar first Tuesday after the first Monday that voters are so familiar with.
After superstorm Sandy hit the East Coast the other day, there was some talk of the election being postponed, at least in the states most affected. It now appears that a delay will not be necessary, although the continued power outages may make the process a lot more complicated, and the results a lot longer in coming.
Any provision in Utah law allowing the Legislature, the governor or any local official to postpone an election in response to a fire, storm or other natural or man-made disaster would require an amendment to the state constitution. And federal cooperation. State Rep. Kraig Powell, chairman of the House Government Operations Committee, has pledged to take on the challenge in the 2013 legislative session.
Ideally, lawmakers will view the issue practically, with no thought to giving either political party an advantage. And, although the Legislature couldn't resist the urge to gerrymander Utah's congressional districts, it is possible that a system for rescheduling elections, or otherwise making allowances for days when most people won't be able to get to the polls, could be practical rather than partisan.
Meanwhile, it's another reason for Utahns to vote early, or by mail, as current law allows.


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Type of Document Master's Thesis Author Yang, Jun URN etd-06112009-063119 Title Swan :a data structure visualization system Degree Master of Science Department Computer Science Advisory Committee
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Date of Defense 1995-05-15 Availability restricted AbstractSwan is a data structure visualization system. Using Swan, a C or C++ program can be annotated to provide multiple views of the data structures used in the program so that they can be better understood by the viewer. Swan allows visualization to be a two way communication process between the viewer and the program. Several automatic graph layout algorithms are implemented in Swan for layout of various data structures. Automatic layout allows the annotator to concentrate on the logical views of data structures without worrying about their graphical display. Swan serves as a data structure visualization system, a graphical debugging tool, and a platform for experimenting with graph layout
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A little disappointed !: Explorer of the Seas Cruise Review by Patten
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Destination: Eastern Caribbean
Embarkation: Bayonne (Cape Liberty)
We chose this trip because we wanted to combine some time in New York (sailing from Cape liberty) and some time in the Caribbean. We have sailed with Royal Caribbean before and have been impressed with the range of activities for teenagers, if the girls are happy our holiday is far more relaxed.
This was our first cruise on Explorer and had read lots of reviews which were all very positive.
Although the cruise terminal itself was a tatty shed, the embarkation process was extremely swift and efficient, and although I thought we were very early, we were immediately boarded.
The ship.
I had read a number of reviews said the ship was in need of refurbishment and i understand this is due for 2013. In some places the ship looked tired, but they are replacing More carpets etc. However,some of the re-painting is very poor with a lack of attention to detail.
We were surprised by the amount of movement by the ship even in what appeared to be calm waters.
The bars, restaurants were all OK, some of the decoration was not to my taste, I preferred Brilliance. Food.
Perhaps my biggest disappointment.
Breakfast in the Windjammer was OK, although I found the lack of variety at lunch time a problem. All four of us struggled with the evening meal. Firstly we tried 'my time dining' which as we discovered was any-time dining !!, OK if you have 2 hours to waste and don't mind having your starter then a wait of an hour for the main course, oh and don't order any drinks as they will arrive after the meal.
We swopped to the early sitiing and although the service was very good we all found the menus basic and lacking any of the interesting dishes we have enjoyed on previous RCI trips. I had steak every night, one was very good the rest rather bland. My daughters struggled as they do not eat sea food.
Bars were OK although the service in the Ocean bar was lamentable and I either had to ask for service or go to the bar myself.
Normally I am not fond of the entertainment, however there were some high points, the 3 comedy shows were very good as was the Mowtown show, but as always it is in-consistent, one evening we were entertained by an amateur dance troupe, who tried really hard-but it was not the quality we expected.
Entertainment for teenagers.
In the past our daughters have been whisked away the minute they board and quickly meet new friends, it did not happen this time and to make it worse on night one they go off to join others only to find now that they are 16 and 18 (6 weeks before we sailed) that they could not do activities together, which resulted in 2 very disappointed girls. We spoke to the entertainment manager, she was very polite, but those are the rules and there was no chance that the girls could do things together. This meant that rather than having a good time they were mostly bored in the evening, although there was a significant number of young people on the ship, I understand that the entertainment team did nothing to aid integration.
Well the pound v the dollar meant that we could enjoy the occasional drink without worrying.
The service was on the whole good, staff were pleasant and friendly. But somehow was was a little disappointed with the overall experience. It was as though there were major problems ....it was that the individual parts did not create a great package. Less
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Round 1, #19-
Chance Warmack- OG- Alabama- 6'2- 317
- Last year, David DeCastro was considered one of the best guard prospects in a decade, but on draft he fell into the 20s to Pittsburgh. With a weak top draft, premium positions players may be overdrafted. There are also teams, epecially ZBS teams, that may prefer the more athletic Jon Cooper. With an aging interior OL, Warmack can plug right in for the next 10 years. If Chance falls, he will likely be BPA.
Round 2, #49-
Keenan Allen- WR- California-Berkley- 6'2- 206
With Cruz asking for a #1 WR contract this year and Nicks just a year away from looking for the same thing, we may only be able to keep one. With Allen, he shows the route-running, playmaking, and reliability that Eli will love. At this point, he is also likely BPA. With Nicks often Nicked up, he provides a guy who can step in right away.
Round 3, #81-
Earl Wolff- S- North Carolina State- 5'11- 209
- One of the fastest rising prospects in the draft, Wolff has reportedly risen to a 3rd Round Prospect on many boards. He has the combo safety qualities being solid in both run-support and coverage. He has been compared to Deon Grant who had a few solid years for the Giants and will be given an opportunity to fill Grant's 3rd Safety role.
Round 4, #116-
Kevin Reddick- LB- North Carolina- 6'2- 243
- Reddick is a dowhill thumper with good instincts and enough athletic ability to play all 3 downs. He was a multiple time captain and one of the few rookies who could earn TC's trust to start Week 1.
Round 5, #152-
Nick Kasa- TE- Colorado
- 6'6- 269
- The best thing I can say as why I choose Kasa is that Mike Pope personally flew to the Colorado Pro Day to work out Kasa. Pope is also said to be in love with a certain TE prospect in this draft. Looking at both of these things, I feel Kasa is that guy and would be the pick if available in Round 5. He works hard, is a willing blocker, and has special teams experience.
Round 6, #187-
Terry Hawthorne- CB- Illinois- 6'0- 195
- An underrated prospect, his description includes some of my favorite qualities in a CB including fluid footwork, smooth hips, and a willingness to come up in run support. He has durability concerns, but nothing major. He can play ST, 4th CB, and possibly play similar to the man he will replace, Corey Webster.
Round 7, #225-
Quanterus Smith- DE- Western Kentucky- 6'5- 250
- D.J. Fluker is often linked to the Giants in Round 1, but Smith owned him to the tune of 3 sacks when WKU played Bama early this past year. An injury has forced his stock down to the end of the draft, but he is worth a 7th round pick. With JPP, Tuck, and Kiwi established, he could be a PUP canidate and given a chance to grow. He has the length and quick step to be a feared member of our rotation.
Round 7, #253 (Compensatory)-
Emmett Cleary- OT- Boston College- 6'7- 316
- Cleary has interviewed with the GMEN, provides solid depth, and everyone knows TC loves BC kids. Seems to make sense for an OL needing young depth.
Special Addition- Possible Undrafted FAs (Most of the list is taken from players who have reportedly met/interviewed with the GMEN)
QB- Jake Mullin- McMurray
QB- Brad Sorensen- Southern Utah
RB- Ray Graham- Pittsburgh
RB- Miguel Maysonet- Stony Brook
RB- Theo Riddick- Notre Dame
WR- Chad Bumphis- Mississippi St
WR- Mark Harrison- Rutgers
WR- Quincy McDuffie- Central Florida
WR- Patrick Murray- Fordham
WR- Ryan Spadola- Lehigh
WR- Trent Steelman- Army
WR- Nick Williams- UCONN
TE- Matt Furstenburg- Maryland
TE- D.J. Jefferson- Rutgers
TE- Chris Pantale- Boston College
OL- Nick Beckton- Virginia Tech
OL- R.J. Dill- Rutgers
OL- Mike Golic- Notre Dame
OL- Joe Madsen- West Virginia
OL- Lamar Mady- Youngstown St
OL- Patrick Omameh- Michigan
OL- Omoreggie Uzzi- Georgia Tech
OL- John Wetzel- Boston College
DL- Mike Cattapano- Princeton
DL- DeWayne Cherrington- Mississippi State
DL- A.J. Francis- Maryland
DL- Gilbert Pena- Mississippi
LB- Luke Batton
LB- Nick Clady- Boston College
LB- Jake Knott- Iowa St
LB- Robert McCabe- Georgetown
LB- Bruce Taylor- Virginia Tech
S- Duron Harmon- Rutgers
S- Bradley McDougal- Kansas
S- Rontez Miles- California-PA
S- Cooper Taylor- Richmond
S- Alonzo Tweedy- Virginia Tech
CB- Travis Howard- Ohio St
CB- Brandon Jones- Rutgers
K- Brett Maher- Nebraska
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So I've had my first pick match up with guys before but never the last...Cleary was my last pick for us in the mock draft contest
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So I've had my first pick match up with guys before but never the last...Cleary was my last pick for us in the mock draft contest
It's a possibility cause we all know how Coughlin loves his BC guys.
Can't spell Gen without Glen
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Justin Bieber and friend Jaden Smith decided to cover a slow jam. The boys sing Frank Ocean's song "Thinking About You."
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District Attorney General Tommy Thompson told The Wilson Post Tuesday morning that he hopes to have a report regarding a 24-page ethics complaint filed against members of the Wilson County Commission two weeks ago soon.
The 24-page complaint filed by Harold "Butch" Huber of Mt. Juliet alleges that "one or more persons are likely guilty of crimes against the administration of government, as well as other possible crimes, including, but not limited to, Official Misconduct, TCA 39-16-402, Official Oppression, TCA 39-16-403, and/or Misuse of Official Information 39-16-404."
The heart of the matter surrounds the question of individual commissioners continuing to serve on the commission when they have moved out of their district, which is a violation of state law.
"Members shall reside within and be qualified voters of the districts that they represent," so reads the statute governing county commissions. State law does not provide for any punishment for a commissioner who does not follow the law.
The complaint also states that Huber believes "that one or more public officials, and possibly county employees, have been guilty of dereliction of duty and are therefore subject to ouster from office or dismissal from employment pursuant to TCA 8-47-101."
Thompson said Tuesday morning he and his staff worked over the weekend, Monday and "we'll work on it again today. We've interviewed the people involved, and hope by the end of the week to have a report to send back to the Ethics Committee."
The Post has submitted via email several questions to Ethics Committee Chair Frank Bush of District 8 and Huber, and hopes to have those answers for a follow-up story on Friday.
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Study of the Efficacy of Darbepoetin Alfa in the Treatment of Renal Anemia
This study has been completed.
Hospital Authority, Hong Kong
Kirin Pharmaceutical (Asia) CO., LTD
Information provided by:
Hospital Authority, Hong Kong
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: November 21, 2007
Last updated: June 14, 2011
Last verified: June 2011
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Anaemia is a common consequence of chronic renal failure. Darbepoetin alfa is a unique erythropoietic protein that stimulates erythropoiesis by the same mechanism as endogenous erythropietin and conventional recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO). Darbepoetin alfa has been shown to have a serum half-life 3-fold longer than that of rHuEPO, which allows dosing at extended intervals and less frequent injection.
The objective is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of darbepoetin alfa therapy given at an extended once monthly dosing interval in the treatment of renal anaemia in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.
|Anemia Kidney Failure, Chronic Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory
|Drug: Darbepoetin alfa
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Conversion From Once Weekly Recombinant Human Erythropoietin to Once Monthly Darbepoetin Alfa for the Treatment of Renal Anemia in Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: Anemia Kidney Failure
Drug Information available for: Darbepoetin AlfaU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Hospital Authority, Hong Kong:
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|Child, Adult, Senior
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
- Patients receiving subcutaneous recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO)
- Patients with haemoglobin level ?10 g/dL and remain stable for the past 3 months while receiving rHuEPO
Exclusion Criteria:
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Severe congestive heart failure (NYHA class III or IV)
- Grand mal epilepsy
- Any kind of blood loss causing Fe depletion
- Presence of infection, either acute or chronic, or inflammatory conditions within 3 months preceding the study
- Malignancy
- Aluminum toxicity
- Severe hyperparathyroidism with marrow fibrosis or osteitis fibrosa _ PTH > 20 times of normal
- Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency _ MCV > 100fL
- Haemolysis
- Marrow dysfunction e.g. aplastic anaemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, multiple myeloma, etc
- Thalassaemia major, intermediate or minor, or red cell enzyme defects
- Blood transfusion within 3 months preceding the study
- Pregnancy or lactating mothers
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00563446
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00563446
|Princess Margaret Hospital
|Hong Kong, China
Sponsors and Collaborators
Hospital Authority, Hong Kong
Kirin Pharmaceutical (Asia) CO., LTD
|Principal Investigator:
|Samuel KS Fung, Dr
|Division of Nephrology, Medicine & Geriatrics, Princess Margaret Hospital
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on July 25, 2017
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00563446 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|November 21, 2007
|Last Updated:
|June 14, 2011
Keywords provided by Hospital Authority, Hong Kong:
End-stage renal failure
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Renal Insufficiency
Kidney Failure, Chronic
Hematologic Diseases
Kidney Diseases
Urologic Diseases
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
Darbepoetin alfa
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Maclean's has put together video and photos of 10 places you've got to see – and Annapolis Royal is one of them. In fact, with the exception of Fogo Island, NL, it's the only spot featured east of Ontario.
Maclean's photographer Andrew Tolson spent time in Annapolis Royal last summer and fall, shooting video footage of the town. Scenic shots, video of artists, artisans, fishers, and streetscapes are laid over interviews with Alan Melanson, Adele MacDonald, and Ryan Scranton. Tolson even rented an airplane to take shots from above.
Maclean's calls the features Canada 2014: 10 Places You've Got To See. Besides Annapolis Royal and Fogo Island, the series includes Laird River Hot Springs, BC; Winnipeg, MB: Yellowknife, NWT; Nelson, BC; La Malbaie, QC; Prince Edward County, ON; and Writing-On-Stone, AB.
The Annapolis Royal feature is called Holding The Fort and the top photograph is of Melanson conducting his renowned Candlelight Graveyard Tour.
Video story is by Rosemary Counter and video editing is by Anne-Marie Jackson. The Annapolis Royal video is the first of the 10 to be featured.
Go to: http://placestosee.macleans.ca/
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But the results of a BTP operation have turned this conventional wisdom on its head.
While "boy racers" were surprisingly circumspect around level crossings, middle aged women drivers - the ones whose insurance is normally as cheap as chips - are more likely than any other group of motorists to take a chance.
Experts, such as Rob Gifford, of the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety, were astounded by the figures.
Inasmuch as there is an explanation for these figures, it appears to be a case of familiarity breeding contempt among people who have driven the same patch off road for years.
Why women should be more prone to take a punt on beating the barrier is even harder to explain and I would not even attempt to do so.
At the very least, however, these figures do show that conventional wisdom about motoring is not always to trusted.
That perhaps is not such a bad thing, even if it will provide little consolation to the 21-year old driver when he asked to pay thousands of pounds for the right drive a car worth only a few hundred quid.


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Tuesday 4th October - Retirement Dinner for Margaret Cupples and Drew Gilliland
The Great Hall, Queen's University, Belfast
It is all happening this month with, not only graduation, but also no less than 3 National / International conferences happening on the Island!
50th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Association for the Study of Medical Education (ASME), Waterfront Hall, Belfast, 6th-8th July 2016.
45th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Academic Primary Care. Dublin, 6th-8th July 2016
Irish Network of Medical Educators, Hilton Hotel Belfast
4th July Graduations
Annual Scientific Meeting of the Association of Departments
of General Practice in Ireland (AUDGPI)
Prof Max Watson was awarded the Fiona Bradley Medal- the first seventh winner of the ward and the first recipient from Northern Ireland. This medal was awarded at the AUDGPI , Dublin, in memory of Dr Fiona Bradley, who was an outstanding general practitioner. The award, presented by the Bradley family, recognises individuals from Ireland who make a sustained difference to the social and scientific dimensions in healthcare both in Ireland and internationally. Max continues to sustain a wide-reaching contribution to general practice and palliative care both nationally and internationally and his report of some ongoing work as he accepted the award was truly inspiring. We are delighted that he continues to contribute to teaching our undergraduates.
December 2015
Christmas Graduations! Congratulations
to Jenny Johnston on her achievement of her PhD degree.
November 2015
Claire Neill and Kieran McGlade at the NAPCRG conference in Cancun, Mexico
Kieran McGlade presenting at NAPCRG 2015
October 2015
Northern Ireland Clinical Research Network (Primary Care) Biannual Research Forum
The biannual scientific meeting of the
Primary Care Clinical Research Network
The Keynote address "Cared for by machines: is telehealth the future for chronic condition management?" was given by Prof Brian McKinstry, Professor of Primary Care E-Health at the University of Edinburgh. Three studies adopted by the network were also presented at the meeting:
-The Interval Dental Recalls Trial (Jill
Gouick, Fiona Mitchell & Fiona Ord, Dundee)
September 2015
Annual Tutor Meeting at Riddel Hall Wednesday 9th September
The annual GP tutors' meeting, held
at Riddel hall this year, was attended by 150 GP tutors
The Robin Harland Award, a student nominated
"best teaching practice prize", was presented this year
Three parallel workshops were conducted
during the event and gave rise to much useful debate and
- Practical resilience training as a tutor
with Professors Howe and Cupples
From Left: Prof Margaret Cupples, Prof Amanda Howe, Dr Ann Delargy and Dr Shauna Fannin
July 2015
June 2015
Public Health Annual Scientific Conference QUB, Riddel Hall, 10th June.
Neil Heron and Mark Tully both spoke
at this conference. Mark's title was based on the song -"Oh sit
down" - he prompted people to think about how much they sat at
work everyday, how the world around us encourages us to sit down and
how sedentary lifestyles are not the best for our health. Neil challenged
his audience to consider how they could encourage people to become more
healthy by taking part in sport.
May 2015
EuroPrevent Conference, Lisbon, Portugal
EU Horizon 2020 Project
Mark Tully on a visit this month to Barcelona
for the launch of our EU Horizon 202O project (SitLess
Study ).
April 2015
Research visit, University of Helsinki. 12-15 April 2015, Finland
The primary purpose of our trip was to meet and build connections with Yrjo Engestrom and his team in the CRADLE (Centre for Research on Activity, Development and Learning, Institute of Behavioural Sciences, University of Helsinki). Engestrom is a world leader in his field. An educationalist by background, he and his team have developed Activity Theory (AT) and the Change Laboratory. These approaches build on ideas first developed by Vygotsky and Le'ontev in pre-Stalinist Russia. They position learning as a social phenomenon with an importance placed on what is going on between different people undertaking any kind of 'activity' within their own cultural and historical context.
Helen's PhD is using Activity Theory as a means to gain deeper understanding of the OSCE. During an afternoon's visit to the CRADLE, we discussed our research ideas with Engestrom and his team. We were also joined via Skype by other interested researchers in the Netherlands, Brazil and Russia. The CRADLE team have worked across many different subject disciplines including healthcare. One of their most successful projects involved bringing together surgical and anaesthetic 'activity systems' in a dysfunctional Finnish hospital, analysing the complex actions involved, and working with participants to effect a positive change. It is a practical, forward looking approach with expansive learning at its heart. The CRADLE team were very interested to hear our ideas of applying AT to a medical education setting.
On our second full day in Helsinki we
presented a workshop entitled 'The OSCE as an Activity System. Past,
present and future Directions.' The participants included clinicians
and medical educationalists as well as some educationalists working
in other settings. Throughout the Seminars and Activities we were warmly
hosted by Dr Eeva Pyorala, a Senior Lecturer within the Medical School.
Eeva took the opportunity to show us around the fabulous University
buildings and also the city of Helsinki itself. Helsinki is a beautiful
peninsula city- open, green and eminently healthy. We hope to return!
March 2015
Irish Ambassador receives prestigious healthcare award at Queen's
18th Annual Scientific Meeting of the AUDGPI hosted at Queens 5th & 6th March
Programme and abstract booklet
We were delighted to host the 18th Annual Scientific Meeting of the AUDGPI (Association of University Departments of General Practice in Ireland) on 5th and 6th March 2015, at Riddel Hall, in association with our UKCRC Centre of Excellence for Public Health Research (NI) at Queen's. Concurrent workshops on Thursday afternoon covered OSCE development for assessing undergraduate medical students, training in systematic reviews to help support young career academics and discussion of research approaches to promoting physical activity in primary care. A highlight of the day was our dinner in the Great Hall at Queen's.
QUB Team at AUDGPI in Belfast
Friday began with a stimulating call by Prof Domhnall MacAuley to put primary care research in Ireland into the world view, and to engage more with our service counterparts ('General Practice / Primary Care Research- looking to the future'). He set the scene for parallel sessions which followed, covering issues relevant to prescribing, medical education, multidisciplinary care, quality improvement, clinical practice and health promotion. Prof Simon Griffin was our main keynote speaker ('NHS Health Checks - evidence for best practice'); he provided insight into the evidence as to why we should be cautious about the implementation of 'health checks' and non-targeted screening for cardiovascular disease.
The Irish Ambassador to Sierra Leone and Liberia, Dr Sinead Walsh, was awarded the Fiona Bradley Medal. This annual award celebrates the contribution of the late Dr Fiona Bradley to promoting better medical practice, especially in the more disadvantaged areas of society. Fiona was a lecturer in Trinity College, Dublin and family doctor in Ballymun until her untimely death at 41 years of age. She made a significant contribution to promoting better medical practice, especially in disadvantaged areas of Irish society. The award is given to an individual or group who have made a sustained difference in healthcare in Ireland or internationally. This year its award recognizes the exceptional and dedicated work which Sinead Walsh has done by in leading the Irish effort against the Ebola virus in Sierra Leone and Liberia. Sinead accepted the award saying, 'It is a real honour for me to receive the Fiona Bradley award on behalf of 'Team Ireland' on the Ebola response'
The winners of the other awards were: Dr Gerry Gormley (Prof George Irwin Prize for best educational research project); Dr Emma Wallace (Prof James McCormick Prize for best research presentation); Dr Carol Sinnott (Prof William Shannon Prize for best trainee presentation). Dr Emma Wallace was the winner of the new AUDGPI travel bursary.
The afternoon ended on a high note with Dr Maureen Kelly's delivery of a professional discourse on 'Medical Student Selection - an international perspective'.
Our thanks are due to Roisin Corr, Pauline Nolan, Mark Tully and Neil Heron for their support in the planning and delivery of an excellent meeting - and we look forward to next year's meeting of the AUDGPI in UCD.
February 2015
A respectable contingent from Belfast decamped to the University of Limerick Graduate Medical School for this year's INMED meeting. Building on 2014's successful meeting, hosted at Queen's, there were a number of activities showcasing QUB work. Helen Reid, working with Gerry Gormley, Jenny Johnston, Mairead Corrigan and Prof Peter Cantillon of NUI Galway, ran a major workshop entitled "OSCEs unplugged". This drew together participants from different backgrounds to deconstruct OSCEs and consider the future of this ubiquitous form of assessment. Contributions were also made by Kathy Cullen and Grainne Kearney regarding their Masters in Medical Education projects. Enjoyable keynote presentations were given by Jonathan Silverman from Cambridge and Tara Fenwick from Stirling, on teaching communication and complexity respectively. Overall, good progress was made in developing research links between the various institutions with INMED involvement. We look forward to next year's meeting in Dublin.
"OSCE's Unplugged" INMED Workshop, Limerick 2015
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What are important characteristics within Beowulf that make Beowulf an epic hero?
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Some of Beowulf's most important traits as an epic hero include bravery, loyalty, honor, superhuman physical strength, and the willingness to risk his life for the greater good. These characteristics are exemplified in Beowulf's epic deeds, including slaying Grendel and Grendel's mother. Beowulf later also demonstrates the epic trait of being a just ruler of his people, the Geats, and sacrificing his life to slay the dragon that threatens them.
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Beowulf is an epic hero for many reasons. Three of Beowulf's most epic characteristics are strength, honor, and the ability to rule justly.
1) Strength: First and foremost, Beowulf is strong, and is known to possess power greater than any normal warrior. This is evidenced by his ability to wrench off the gigantic Grendel's arm and by his ability to contend with Grendel's equally monstrous mother. In short, Beowulf, like Hercules and Achilles, is far stronger than conventional warriors, and his superhuman abilities elevate him to an epic status.
2) Honor: Beowulf is also described as being honorable and virtuous. This characteristic comes into play many times, but it is most evident in Beowulf's commitment to fighting Grendel in hand-to-hand combat, rather than using man-made weapons. Beowulf reasons that Grendel does not use weapons, and so he will likewise eschew any armament besides his own strength. Thus, Beowulf shows that he follows a respectable code of honor, extending respect even to monstrous foes.
3) The ability to rule justly: Beowulf rounds out his epic qualities by proving himself to be a capable ruler. He clearly does not want power, as he initially refuses the throne of his country and only becomes king when it's clear there is no other option. He then goes on to rule for fifty years, and it seems as if the period of his rule is marked by peace and prosperity. As such, Beowulf is epic not only because he is a skilled fighter, but also because he is capable of justly ruling the kingdom entrusted to him.
There are 4 characteristics that all epic heroes must have - they are Glorified, On a Quest, Ethical, and Strong. Beowulf is glorified not only because of his noble birth, but because of his past deeds and accomplishments. Beowulf is on a quest, no only at the beginning of the poem (to kill Grendel), but throughout the poem - his mission is to gain more fame and fortune. He is considered ethical because of his protective nature and willingness to help the Danes with their problem. Although it is debated, I would argue that Beowulf gradually loses this trait through the story. Lastly, Beowulf is strong. His strength is exemplified through his capability to complete tasks no other man can complete, such as ripping off Grendel's arm, lifting and wielding the giant-forged sword, and carrying Grendel's head without assistance.
An epic hero has to perform heroic deeds. Beowulf kills Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon, all of which are heroic deeds that no one else was able or willing to take on. The foes that Beowulf fought were all beyond human strength and capabilities and required superhuman abilities to bring down. Beowulf performed these deeds for the good of others which is another quality of an epic hero. In the end, though, it was the human mortality of Beowulf which brought him down when the poison wound caused by the dragon resulted in Beowulf's death.


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I was never a proponent of time out but I find myself using it as an alternative. what techniques do you find most effective?
Alternative to what?
I used it occasionally with my kids, more as a way to dampen a fire than as a punishment. In fact I can't say as I ever used it just to punish. But if someone was riled up and I could see that the situation was only going to get hotter I would send that person to the bedroom.
It worked sometimes, sometimes not.
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In our home it works to diffuse the situation. With my 4 yr old daughter it gives her a moment to calm down where she most likely would not if able to follow us and continue on with her tantrum. With my almost 2 yr old son it is only used when he hits as he is very aggressive and I'm not sure what else to do. We do teach gentle hands and he definitely understands, but he thinks aggressive behavior is funny/fun. So when he hits then he sits and then needs to apologize to the victim, usually his sister.
We use the bottom steps on our staircase as the timeout spot. I use it only as a last resort you are driving me crazy type of punishment, my husband sometimes uses it for things I might let slide. I think in our home it works mostly because we do not over-use it. My daughter knows that as soon as she calms down then she can get up. Lately she has been taking herself to her room when she is upset and then coming down later when she is calm, I love this:) As for my son he understands mommy is mad that he hit so he probably sees it more negatively though he spends half the time laughing and trying to run away lol. There is no set time for either of them, more of a time of reflection.
Honestly, I think it's more for me than for her. I send her to her room when I'm feeling really ticked off about something she's done and losing my grip on my patience. I just need a few minutes to cool off so I don't scream and yell (I've done that a few times and I felt AWFUL). Sometimes I just put myself in time-out in my own room instead, depending on the issue involved.
we do time-outs only when DD is super upset with something and needs some space from the situation, though usually it means sitting on the couch with one of us or being held by one of us, so I guess most would call it a time-in?
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we do time outs w/ my 2y/o son by putting him in the corner or in his room if he is hitting/biting/things like that, like the other ladies said sometimes it works sometimes it doesnt
We do our own version. I tell my daughter we need to take a break. We sit together on the sofa or on her bed and have a little chat about the situation. 'Have a little chat' and 'take a break' have become our code words. She knows it is serious and we devote some time to figuring out what is going on for each of us. We talk a lot in calmer moments about recent experiences we have had. She is only 4 and I think we have a remarkable relationship of mutual respect, trust, and understanding.
We have done one time out, still referred to as a break, alone in her room for 4 minutes after she hit and kicked me. I have non-negotiable rules around violence. She has not hit or kicked me since. It was not a pleasant experience for either of us. I much prefer our little chats :)
It's so dependent on the age of the child and the situation. I don't give timeouts as a one-size-fits-all punishment, but I will send my DD to calm down in her room if she is verbally or physically aggressive and can't be reasoned with. I don't give timeouts to my DS because he's too young to understand. If you look at the gentle discipline articles on this site you can find lots of great resources.
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Regarding the Swift, is there a string here dedicated to that plane? I suck when it comes to searches and didn't find much, wondering if I just missed it? I'm really happy with the 1100mm Yak I bought a couple weeks ago after reading through a lot of that (rather large?) string. So yesterday, when I saw the 15% off offer at NP (65. delivered!), I couldn't resist, and pulled the trigger on a Swift. I see now there's not a lot of information specific to that plane. Not that big a deal, but I enjoy reading through those and gaining from the collective experience of others...
Thanks, -Al
I don't think there is a specific thread on the Swift, but I did find enough talk spread throught these forums to guide me in outfitting mine. I used an Emax BL2810/12 86 gram motor from Heads Up RC, 30 amp esc, 10 x 5e prop, 3s 1300 battery, and 12 gram metal gear servos. I have been real happy with these choices. Lots and lots of power. You will want to epoxy glue some 1/8 plywood doublers to the lower fuse around the landing gear mount or it will rip out of the foam. Also, the landing gear wires are rather light, and they spread out during landings, so I made a wire to run from one leg of the landing gear to the other and bound it all together with dental floss and ca glue. I also painted some 30 minute epoxy all around the plywood engine mount because of some reports that the factory didn't use enough glue there. Other than that, you should be good to go. . Unbelievable how long and gently its landing approaches are. It always catches me by suprise at first, so make sure there isn't a house or something at the end of the runway. Great plane. Good luck and Congrats.
Vince, my man, thats gong to be my set up on the swift....got my turnigy 3536 today that you recommended...heads up was out so matched it close.
Question....figured on using a sf prop....ur thoughts on that?
Thanks in advance
Vince, what you're thinking is about what I have coming. One of the reasons for going to the Swift (with Yak already in hand) was to be able to use 2200's without loosing too much performance?
This is what I'm going to try. Mostly based on what I've learned with the Yak.
100g Turnigy 3536/8 (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=24238)
40a ESC (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=24235)
MG14 servos (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...idProduct=8303)
and a 12x6e prop
The thought is to try and keep the motor and ESC as light as possible (the suggested motor is 125g) to help with the heavier battery. Just hoping the extra wing area will help make the Swift a little more "floaty"? We'll see.
My Yak is flying kinda heavy at lower speeds with a Turnigy 73g 3530/14 and 3s1600. It's pretty impressive performance wise. Vertical power is not an issue! I've only got 20 or so charges run through it. 140mm CG seems to be OK? Am to the point I'm starting to mess with the radio....
Read a lot about guys having trouble with the gear. I wrapped 2 turns of safety wire around the gear legs just below the fuse to prevent it from spreading (and blowing out the sides of the landing gear box), Ca'd a piece of lite ply (about an inch long, the width of the fuse) on the bottom of the fuse, right in back of the gear legs. That setup has allowed a ton of abuse so far. Probably condemning myself to certain doom for saying this, but I've already gone through a fair share of props getting used to how this thing flies (I'm used to gas!) and haven't even had to straighten them yet! They seem as durable as the rest of the plane with just a little TLC?
I recently start using beechwood props (Xoar, Falcon, JXF, etc) from 13" and up in my balsa planes. Those are much more efficient than the APC E prop. The downsize is tooooo expensive. Especially for flying low and reckless like I do... HK has a good selection of Turnigy ultra light wood props with great price but constantly out of stock..
Ahicks, Man, I really should retire my Yak but funding is tie..Please DON'T let me know how good Swift flies so I will not buy one..
When I first switched to Yak 54 from Paluma and 32" Yak 55, I felt the Yak was sooooo heavy at slow and low. But the Yak serves as prefect transaction for me to get into larger balsa 3D planes. Especially at doing high alpha rolling harrier. Now I have tons of glues in my Yak and I still feel she is very floaty. So, the feels of weight are all relative.
BTW, I lost the LGs of my Yak at maiden, it just popped out in the sky and fell in the school yard never been found. I bent a new one from music wire and hot glue it into the LG mount. Never have a problem afterward.
Since most of my big batteries were stolen but still have 7 batteries good for the Yak, I will fly her a lot again.
Forgot where my CG is on the Yak. When the plane was fresh, my setup was 3530 motor, 40A ESC, 12x6 Prop, 14G MG all around and Gens ACE 1550 need 1/4 of lead on the tail to get to the neutral CG. Now after so many repairs, I don't even bother to check the CG since I don't do level flight on her anymore, keeping rolling and harrier and hover and that's what she is made for.
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The 1600's gave my Yak a pretty heavy front end. Don't care to fly that way either. The elevator stalls way too easy like that when you get it slowed down!
I hate lead though. If I have to add weight I try to make it functional! My tail skid was wearing quickly, so I fabbed up a free castering tail wheel. Took care of that issue. Was having trouble getting enough rudder authority so I replaced the Hitec HS 65hb with an HS 82mg. End of problem there too! Now we have wall to wall rudder, hitting the elevator on both sides!
WIth those 2 changes balance seems fine, BUT, it's heavy. Like you say though it's something I may get used to with more stick time. The lightest plane I've flown over the last few years (DLE 20 powered OMP Fusion profile) is over 4 times heavier than this foamy. That could easily have something to do with it!
Yes, I'm transitioning too! I'm having fun down to 20-30 feet altitude with the gassers. Below that you need to be pretty ballsy at my skill level - or have a lot more time and money than I do! So we're working the transition from that angle. Try to get a handle on this low and slow stuff with a foamy, THEN step back up into the bigger planes for a reality check! :^)
Keep the plane light and it will be floaty. No way this plane needs a 125g motor or even a 100g. With my emax BL2810/12 86g on 3s 1300 , it takes off within 5 feet and goes right into a verticle climb until you can hardly see it. Pretty impressive. As you wish, though.....just sayin.
This electric stuff is all brand new to me, so I'm here to learn! Getting good (stellar?) vertical performance doesn't appear to be that hard? It's the slow stuff that seems to be the tricky part. Good performance while keeping it light? An 86g motor sounds interesting for all the reasons already mentioned, so I looked it up!
Headsup RC suggests that for 3D use, that Emax BL2810/12 motor has an upper limit of models weighing 30oz? I realize that's give or take and that's their take on it, but my Yak is probably right there, maybe a little over. I'm assuming the Swift will be heavier?
They also show also that the motor is pulling in it's max amperage/wattage range with a 10x5e prop. Doesn't look to me like an 11" or 12" prop would be an option, which my limited experience seems to indicate might be preferable for 3D work?
So all this leaves me wondering. With what little I know, the 73g Turnigy D3530/1000 I'm using in the Yak now APPEARS to exceed these capabilities while weighing 15g less than the E-Max? It's coming down with motor, battery, and ESC cold, while pulling 28a max running an APC 11x5e? (max amperage as indicated by a speed control with recording capability)
This seems to suggest THAT motor might be a good candidate for the Swift as well? I'm getting 7 minutes or so with that combo on 3s 1600's. My target is 10 minutes plus, which might be obtainable with the planned 3s 2200's?
If I'm reading/assuming something out of context or incorrectly, PLEASE tell/show me!
Thanks much, -Al
To be honest, I don't put THAT much thinking into some of my choices because I find it can bog one down after a while. So I read everything I can find on the topic, add my own thinking and experiences to it, then make an informed decision. If it works out, I pass it along for those wanting to know. If it doesn't work out, it has made me smarter I would hope. In this case, my choice of the Emax BL2810/12 makes me smile everytime I throttle up. Good luck and have fun.
If you use a 3s 2200 20C instead of a 3s 1600 30C, you might see a 15% ~20% increase in you peak amp. I felt puzzled about this at beginning; a fellow flyer explained to me using garden hose as an example, you can use larger diameter with lower pressure or smaller diameter with higher pressure to achieve the same result, but the larger diameter hose will give you more spare and punch and work effortlessly. On the other hand, a 3542 KV1000 with 12x6 consumes 440w that generates 4.3lb of thrust (I did not test my 3536kv1000 motor yet), while a 3530/12x6 doing 340W/2.5lb. The difference is the efficiency. The 3542 is running 85% efficiency at WOT while the 3530 is at 60%- means more heat. If your flying style requires 250W for most of the time, you are pushing the limit on 3530 but it's nice and easy on 3542. So, to my personal preference, I would choose the biggest motor/batteries combo without too much of penalty in weight.
As for the right props on your motor, I normally will go one 1" up in diameter, same pitch or less, than recommended to get the extra punch. But I am not going WOT at take-off (fresh battery), only go full throttle a few second during the fight and will take it easy to let the motor cool down in the final minute of flight time. The 12x6 prop made a huge difference on my Yak in harrier and hover, but I know if I went WOT on KE spin, the motor would burn out in 5 seconds. Also, I like Turnigy SK series motors better, they are heavier than the C or Dseries, but are more powerful. A sk3530 is rated 340w.
To your question, your 73g motor sure is enough for the Swift. The problem is thrust/weight ratio. Especially the bigger plane has a lot of drags. And you might want the largest prop you can fit to give you more control at flying slow. Just my $.02.
Thanks for the input guys. Much appreciated. I'll put it together, try it with both motors and get back with the results. The idea of more amperage/extra punch available with the larger pack does seem strange to me as well, so we'll play with that too. Thankfully the ones I have are about the same size (1600 vs. 2200).
Mark, I'm a retired IT guy. Crunching numbers is just something I do - without thinking much about it - and I know it makes people crazy on occasion. I know you can crunch numbers all you want, but there comes a time when the rubber needs to meet the road. In the end, the results are what it's all about! Sometimes I just have a tendency to take the long way around to get to that point? Thanks for your patience. -Al
Al, I'm in engineering myself, and I agree about the rubber needs to meet the road eventually. In the end, the results do the talking, don't they. Where would we be without all these fine folks on here giving us a steer now and again. Anyhow, you are gonna love this plane. I use an 1800 and 2200 on occasion, so I know they will fit, although it does become a bit nose heavy.
Anyone have a Swift with the stock setup? Haven't gotten around to assembling mine yet, but I was wondering if someone could recommend a good APC or other replacement prop for the eventual need, and a good battery size. I have several 2200's, but to use them would require some cutting to fit, and I'm wondering if they're just too big and heavy? BTW, I'm not a newb to flying, but I am a newb to 3D and 'serious' stunt flying. My closest venture being a micro-Stryker.
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- 4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
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- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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"I've been / a grand-gesture guy in the past. & in all likelihood, / I will continue to be one in the future."
Paolo Javier: The Feeling Is Actual
In Paolo Javier's The Feeling Is Actual, he writes: "I've been / a grand-gesture guy in the past. & in all likelihood, / I will continue to be one in the future." Javier hits the big notes in this collection: sex, romance, even aging and regret. The poetry often comes in the form of prose, as the discussion of a play or movie takes the place of life, the characters you and I; of humorous investigation, both abroad (the Philippines) and at home (Queens); and of visual poetry, in which comics collide with sly wit. All this with the multi-cultural vantage we expect from the poet, which comes to the fore in later sections, abetted by found images and typography. "if im like a piece of bok choy / then you are probably / a piece of broccoli… /it's just the communication thing". Listen to this book, watch it, lap it up. —Vincent Katz
The accents in The Feeling Is Actual are shrapnelled clips of attention that cluster in Javier's incendiary field of poetic perception. The texts reconnoiter and reveal, scope and identify the minute registers of alienation and disjunction at the edges of words. Joker: "I'm a man of my word." Words that jar with a syllabic static to recuperate a palpable interference in the channels of this racialized/radicalized writing. "a missed sipping/ a musty reeve." And reified by the subtle concretions of cartoon and photographic imagery, subtle markings that can turn the page into a post and lead us through the high occupancy lanes of these performances and texts. This is rush-hour poetry, so pay attention! —Fred Wah
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Excerpt from "Feeling Its Actual"
why did i always
use the wrong words
should be other words
that are more suitable
language is quite strange
and make me so confused
i often cannot understand
what they say
i want to hide in a place
that makes me comfortable
this sofa feels like
the peafowls feathers
very comfortable
make me feel ecstatic
i can also listen to the
tone of the foreign language
knowing that only this kind
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what i want or fancy what
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i miss my home too
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i dont want to go to school
going to school feels like carding
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