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Lanca, L, Franco, L, Ahmen, A, Harderwijk, M, Martin, C, Nasir, S, Ndlovu, J, Oliveira, M, Santiago, A and Hogg, P '10 kVp rule e an anthropomorphic pelvis phantom imaging study using a CR system: Impact on image quality and effective dose using AEC and manual mode' , Radiography .
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Purpose: This study aims to investigate the influence of tube potential (kVp) variation in relation to perceptual image quality and effective dose (E) for pelvis using automatic exposure control (AEC) and non-AEC in a Computed Radiography (CR) system. Methods and materials: To determine the effects of using AEC and non-AEC by applying the 10 kVp rule in two experiments using an anthropomorphic pelvis phantom. Images were acquired using 10 kVp increments (60e120 kVp) for both experiments. The first experiment, based on seven AEC combinations, produced 49 images. The mean mAs from each kVp increment were used as a baseline for the second experiment producing 35 images. A total of 84 images were produced and a panel of 5 experienced observers participated for the image scoring using the two alternative forced choice (2AFC) visual grading software. PCXMC software was used to estimate E. Results: A decrease in perceptual image quality as the kVp increases was observed both in non-AEC and AEC experiments, however no significant statistical differences (p > 0.05) were found. Image quality scores from all observers at 10 kVp increments for all mAs values using non-AEC mode demonstrates a better score up to 90 kVp. E results show a statistically significant decrease (p ¼ 0.000) on the 75th quartile from 0.37 mSv at 60 kVp to 0.13 mSv at 120 kVp when applying the 10 kVp rule in non-AEC mode. Conclusion: Using the 10 kVp rule, no significant reduction in perceptual image quality is observed when increasing kVp whilst a marked and significant E reduction is observed.
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Rafa Benitez had a talk to his players earlier in the week and told them it may not be as easy as they think if Newcastle are relegated – that they then can simply move to a big club and continue their careers as if nothing had happened.
Rafa has pointed out to them that if we are relegated, which is looking likely right now unless we can put some wins together very soon, then they were part of that and responsible for that.
They didn´t play well and didn´t do their jobs at Newcastle this season and it may not be as easy as they think to get to a top club, when they decide to jump ship from Newcastle.
Rafa Benitez – trying to save Newcastle
This is what Rafa has said before the vital game at Norwich this afternoon:
"It will not be easy to say. 'Oh I will go.'" "It is not easy when you are not doing well at your job to get a better one."
"They lose value – players lose value. I don't think that anyone wants to go down, because then it will be negative for everyone if we go down."
"It is difficult, but at the same time it's very simple. They know that we are responsible for the situation."
"We are professionals, failure affects the CV. Then there's the money, moving family, everything." "My players want to stay in the Premier League."
"To feel the passion of the fans supporting you here when you are doing well is something they maybe won't find at other places."
"We have players here who have been in football for a while."
"The other day I had a conversation with two of them and it is not necessary to explain too many things – they know how important it is to stay in the Premier League."
It seems that Rafa has got his point across and our players who all seem to understand how very negative it will be if Newcastle are relegated – for everybody associated with the club.
I'm not sure I can take another relegation, especially in the circumstances of the last couple of years when it has been largely self-inflicted by those at the top running the club.
That´s a good statement from Rafa – "It is not easy when you are not doing well at your job to get a better one."
Maybe Managing Director Lee Charnley should have realized that before he hired Steve McClaren last summer, only days after McClaren had been fired by Championship club Derby County.
If Lee had done his job properly and brought in a good manager then we wouldn't be in this catastrophic position now in the league table.
The main criteria for being hired seemed to be that Steve was willing to adhere to how Lee Charnley and Graham Carr were running the club – that seemed to be Lee´s top criteria for hiring McClaren.
It´s simply shameful – and I´ll leave it at that.
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Sydney: Despite boycotting its tour of Zimbabwe earlier this year because of security concerns, the Australian Cricket Board believes Australia's cricket team will play in the country for next year's World Cup.
ACB chairman Bob Merriman said the current view was that Australia would agree to meet Zimbabwe for a fixture in Bulawayo on February 24. "We're due to play a One-day game there at Bulawayo, and certainly as far as the Australian Cricket Board directors are concerned, and certainly senior management, we're hoping we can meet that obligation," Merriman said on ABC radio.
"On all the information we have at the moment, and we can only go on what we've been told at the moment, it's looking good," he said. South Africa and Zimbabwe are the joint hosts of the World Cup. Australia this week imposed sanctions on the Zimbabwe government of President Robert Mugabe, who Canberra says won re-election earlier this through fraud and intimidation.


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Paarl: Sri Lankan captain Sanath Jayasuriya might be reflecting on what a difference two months makes as he plots his team's final push towards the World Cup Super Sixes.
In December, Sri Lanka departed South Africa after a disastrous tour. The Lankans were heavily beaten in two Test matches and beaten 4-1 in a One-day series and were even trounced by South Africa 'A', the host country's second string, in a One-day game. But it has been a different Sri Lanka, and especially a rejuvenated Jayasuriya, which has been a pace-setter in the World Cup.
Sri Lankans have won both their matches - beating New Zealand and Bangladesh - and Jayasuriya, whose poor personal performances were a factor in their defeats on the earlier tour, has been in top form, hitting 120 against New Zealand and 55 not out against Bangladesh. For good measure, he has climbed back to the top of the world One-day batting rankings. The Lankans will seek to maintain the momentum when they play outsiders Canada at Boland Park on Wednesday, knowing they have an opportunity to top Group 'B'.
Provided the major teams keep winning against the minnows in the group, Sri Lanka will have two opportunities to clinch a place in the Super Six at the expense of South Africa - either by beating the West Indies in Cape Town on February 28 or when they play South Africa in Durban on March 3. If Sri Lanka wins the Cape Town match, South Africa won't be able to qualify even by winning in Durban.


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Hello there. My name is Temari and, I'm new here. You can probably tell by my name that I'm a huge anime fan, especially 'Naruto'. There are tons of things that I like to do but, one of them being meeting people and making new friends. That's what I hope to do here.
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Hello anime fans =)
I'm new here, and I hope I can get along with you guys
I've been browsing around and this forum is really big ! I must say "good job" to the Animesuki veterans ..!
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Let me break down the plot for you. There's not plot. There are, however, muscle guys dancing and prancing in the sand and lusting about Big Dipper. Or are they lusting after his wig? It's really hard to tell with all these sexually liberated dancing queens nowadays.
I desperately want to live on a fake beach set though. Seriously I want a fake sun, even fake seagull crap. Fake sand is the closest I'll ever get to diamonds, since it's all silica. And fake seagull crap is the closest I'll ever get to being the Republican Presidential nominee, no matter how hard I try. Wasn't I awesome at the most recent debates? I was the one who was saying intelligent, culturally sensitive, all-inclusive things and presenting genuine plans for improving this country and the world.
Not sure any of my stuff made it to air though. But they can't stop me from vibin' (not to be confused with vibing, which involves vibrators).
What's your political position on vibrators? Mine is insertive with a dash of bouncing up and down. On the whole, my political platform is about the hole. And also the other hole. A lot of holes. All the time. For humanity. Thank you for your support.
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Implementation of automated reporting of estimated glomerular filtration rate among Veterans Affairs laboratories: a retrospective study
Automated reporting of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is a recent advance in laboratory information technology (IT) that generates a measure of kidney function with chemistry laboratory results to aid early detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Because accurate diagnosis of CKD is critical to optimal medical decision-making, several clinical practice guidelines have recommended the use of automated eGFR reporting. Since its introduction, automated eGFR reporting has not been uniformly implemented by U. S. laboratories despite the growing prevalence of CKD. CKD is highly prevalent within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), and implementation of automated eGFR reporting within this integrated healthcare system has the potential to improve care. In July 2004, the VHA adopted automated eGFR reporting through a system-wide mandate for software implementation by individual VHA laboratories. This study examines the timing of software implementation by individual VHA laboratories and factors associated with implementation.
We performed a retrospective observational study of laboratories in VHA facilities from July 2004 to September 2009. Using laboratory data, we identified the status of implementation of automated eGFR reporting for each facility and the time to actual implementation from the date the VHA adopted its policy for automated eGFR reporting. Using survey and administrative data, we assessed facility organizational characteristics associated with implementation of automated eGFR reporting via bivariate analyses.
Of 104 VHA laboratories, 88% implemented automated eGFR reporting in existing laboratory IT systems by the end of the study period. Time to initial implementation ranged from 0.2 to 4.0 years with a median of 1.8 years. All VHA facilities with on-site dialysis units implemented the eGFR software (52%, p<0.001). Other organizational characteristics were not statistically significant.
The VHA did not have uniform implementation of automated eGFR reporting across its facilities. Facility-level organizational characteristics were not associated with implementation, and this suggests that decisions for implementation of this software are not related to facility-level quality improvement measures. Additional studies on implementation of laboratory IT, such as automated eGFR reporting, could identify factors that are related to more timely implementation and lead to better healthcare delivery.
Since its development, automated laboratory reporting of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) has facilitated diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD)
For clinicians within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), detection of CKD is important because the prevalence of CKD among veterans is expected to grow due to aging and increasing prevalence of diabetes and hypertension
Study Design and Population
We performed a retrospective observational study of VHA laboratories and their affiliated clinical facilities. The study population was derived from VHA community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) or Veteran Affairs medical centers (VAMCs) with available laboratory data between July 2004 and September 2009. VHA facilities that did not have complete laboratory and organizational data, or were not independent VHA facilities (e.g., skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, and domiciliaries) were excluded. This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Data Sources
Time to eGFR software implementation at each VHA laboratory was derived from administrative data in the VHA Decision Support System's Laboratory Results National Data Extract (DSS-NDE) between July 2004 and September 2009. Each of the creatinine and eGFR laboratory results had an associated date on which the laboratory tests were measured. These dates were used to identify the presence and timing of eGFR implementation by VHA facility.
Organizational data come from several sources. The primary source of organizational data was the 2006 VHA Clinical Practice Organizational Survey-Chief of Staff Module (CPOS-COS survey), a survey of facility quality improvement (QI) characteristics and activities. Survey items were carefully selected to match organizational domains of our conceptual model (Table
We developed three eGFR implementation outcomes for each facility: 1) a dichotomous indicator of implementation status by September 2009; 2) time to initial implementation of automated eGFR reporting (between July 2004 and September 2009); and 3) time to full implementation of automated eGFR reporting (between July 2004 and September 2009). For time to initial implementation, time zero was defined as the date of VHA's issued mandate for eGFR reporting to laboratory information managers (July 14, 2004). Based on administrative data, some facilities appeared to intermittently report eGFR values after time zero before consistently reporting eGFR per the mandate. Thus, initial implementation date was based on consistent eGFR reporting, with consistency attained when at least 1% of the median creatinine tests per month were accompanied by a reported eGFR. Time to full implementation was defined as the time between initial implementation and the day when at least 90% of median creatinine tests per month were accompanied by a reported eGFR. Lastly, facilities were categorized into implementation stages (early, mid, and late-stage) based on tertile distributions of time to initial implementation. Facilities that did not implement eGFR reporting by the end of our observation period were grouped separately.
To identify organizational characteristics associated with implementation of automated eGFR reporting, we selected a conceptual model that has been used in prior studies to evaluate organizational characteristics associated with implementing new clinical innovations within the VHA. We applied Van Deusen Lukas and colleagues' conceptual model of implementation, which posits that implementation of a clinical innovation is influenced by 1)
CPOS-COS survey questions were deliberately selected to match the domain definitions of the conceptual model. Although these questions are not specific to automated eGFR reporting, they have been validated for general QI innovations (unpublished data from co-author Elizabeth M. Yano). Data for each variable was obtained from Likert scale questions by collapsing four-level or five-level survey responses into dichotomous variables. The distribution of responses to the five-level survey questions was examined to classify the middle level responses into either dichotomous variable. As dichotomous variables, the survey responses were interpreted as the presence or absence of the organizational characteristics of interest.
To detect variation in time to initial implementation and time to full implementation of eGFR reporting, we examined univariate distributions. To identify differences by implementation status and between implementation stages, we conducted ANOVA and t-tests for continuous variables and Chi-square or Fisher's exact tests for categorical variables. We performed simple logistic regressions to determine the strength of association between each organizational characteristic and implementation of eGFR reporting. To test for association with time to implementation, survival analysis was performed using proportional hazards models. Variables forced into the multivariable regression model included presence of a dialysis unit, presence of nephrologists, and affiliation with an academic medical center. A backwards elimination procedure was performed to fit additional variables into the model if the significance level was less than 0.2. Nonparametric tests were applied when data were not normally distributed. Alpha levels for statistical significance were set at 0.05.
Implementation Rates
Although we identified 135 eligible facilities, only 104 facilities had complete organizational data, so 31 facilities were excluded from the analyses. Of the 104 facilities included, 92 (88%) facilities implemented eGFR reporting by the end of the study period. Time to initial implementation varied widely, from 0.2 to 4.0 years (median=1.8 years) from the VHA's initial mandate for adoption (Figure
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Proportion of Facilities that Implemented Automated eGFR Reporting over time
Proportion of Facilities that Implemented Automated eGFR Reporting over time. For the facilities that implemented automated eGFR reporting during the study period (n=92), this line plot depicts time to initial implementation measured in years from the date of software availability.
After the initial implementation of eGFR reporting software, several months passed before eGFR values were automatically reported consistently with all creatinine results at many facilities. The median time between initial implementation and full implementation (defined as the time between initial implementation and the date when ≥90% of median creatinine tests were accompanied by a reported eGFR) was 0.8 years (IQR=0.42). By the end of the study period, 5 of the 92 facilities that initiated the software did not attain full implementation.
Organizational characteristics associated with implementation
Measures of
To relate timing of implementation to organizational characteristics, facilities were categorized into stages of implementation, early, mid, or late stage with median time to implementation of 0.6, 1.8, and 3.2 years, respectively. In our examination of these stages, early stage facilities tended to be associated with more acute care beds, higher facility complexity scores, and more nephrology services compared to mid stage and late stage facilities (Table
Unadjusted hazard ratios of the organizational characteristics revealed no associations with time to implementation of automated eGFR reporting. In a multivariable model for time to implementation, "presence of teamwork for implementation" was retained in a model with three other variables (presence of dialysis unit, presence of nephrologist, and affiliation with academic medical center), although this organizational characteristic was not statistically significant in the full model.
Despite an emphasis on quality performance and a system-wide electronic health record, implementation of automated eGFR reporting among VHA laboratories was incomplete and varied over many years following its adoption mandate. This wide variation could not be explained by facility-level organizational characteristics as there were no significant differences in these characteristics between the stages of implementation. There was only one significant difference by implementation status: presence of dialysis services was associated with implementation. Importantly, delayed or absent implementation of automated eGFR reporting could have translated into missed opportunities for earlier diagnoses of CKD among US veterans. Also, these findings illustrate that implementation of laboratory IT is not associated with level of healthcare system integration or presence of facility-level QI characteristics.
Rates of implementation of automated eGFR reporting have been evaluated in other studies. A survey from non-VHA settings in 2007 revealed that 40% of U.S. clinical laboratories reported eGFR with creatinine values in 2007
We sought to identify specific organizational characteristics that describe the variation in implementation of automated eGFR reporting within the VHA. Our analyses revealed that facilities that implemented the software were more likely to provide dialysis services than facilities that did not implement. In the VHA, facilities with dialysis units typically offer tertiary care services, and the demands of a more complex patient population and the better availability of financial resources in these facilities differs from facilities that provide only primary care services. As a result, the association of dialysis services to implementation of automated eGFR reporting suggests that presence of dialysis services may be highly correlated with one or all of the following: 1) presence of other resources in a facility, such as experienced laboratory information technology staff; 2) high demand to provide complex medical services (so facility is more apt to incorporate new innovations); or 3) efficient chain of command (facilities with dialysis units are larger and may incorporate more organizational hierarchy that promotes better accountability to tasks). Overall, the association of implementation of automated eGFR reporting and presence of dialysis services is consistent with previous research that indicates environmental barriers, such as lack of resources, may reduce provider adherence to clinical practice guidelines
Aside from this finding, none of the other organizational characteristics were associated with implementation of automated eGFR reporting. These null results may have occurred because the variables used to describe the organizational domains of the conceptual model were only surrogate measures of implementation of automated eGFR reporting (Table
We did not expect to find that none of the facility level characteristics from the CPOS-COS survey were associated with time to implementation of automated eGFR reporting. Intrinsic to our study design, we used the CPOS-COS survey for facility-level organizational variables because other similar studies demonstrated variable performance and practice patterns among VHA facilities that are related to facility- and clinic-level organizational characteristics
This study has limitations that should be acknowledged. First, we did not assess laboratory-specific organizational characteristics for association with implementation of automated eGFR reporting. Without laboratory-specific variables, an explanation for the delayed implementation of automated eGFR reporting remains unclear. Second, we could not use verified start dates (of implementation) for each facility because of data transmission errors within the administrative data. As a result, we derived a definition for initiation of automated eGFR reporting that provided approximate dates of implementation. Last, the retrospective study design limited the data available for analysis of the process of software implementation. To counter this limitation, we utilized the 2006 CPOS-COS survey responses to obtain organizational characteristics that were measured within two years of the VHA's initial adoption of automated eGFR reporting in 2004.
The wide variation in implementation of automated eGFR reporting in the VHA and other laboratories draws attention to the ongoing need for quality improvement in CKD management. Over the past decade, there has been interest in improving CKD identification, and automated eGFR reporting has been endorsed as a tool to enhance detection of CKD
This study also has implications for future laboratory reporting innovations in nephrology. Although laboratories currently report eGFR from the MDRD equation, the MDRD equation may eventually be replaced by newer estimating equations, such as the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) equation or estimates based on alternative biomarkers (e.g., cystatin-C)
Although we did not identify organizational characteristics clearly associated with rate of implementation of automated eGFR reporting, further investigation is warranted to inform implementation of future laboratory IT innovations which may lead to timely implementation and improved disease management. Future studies could include a qualitative analysis of facilities that did not implement automated eGFR reporting to reveal barriers to implementation. These barriers could be further evaluated prospectively with the implementation of similar laboratory IT. Additionally, an effort to develop a conceptual model specific for laboratory IT could enhance further implementation research.
There is evidence that VHA laboratories, in addition to non-VHA laboratories, demonstrated a variable rate of software implementation for automated eGFR reporting. The rationale for this remains unclear, and it may be explained by future studies that evaluate laboratory-specific organizational characteristics. Without better awareness of barriers to implementation of automated eGFR reporting, a similar pattern of implementation may occur with future laboratory IT innovations which may limit their effectiveness in medical decision-making.
Competing interests
The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
Authors' contributions
RH was responsible for study design, data collection, statistical analysis, interpretation of results, and manuscript preparation. VW participated in study design, interpretation of results, and revision of the manuscript. GJ participated in study design, interpretation of results, data acquisition, and revision of the manuscript. BH assisted with interpretation of results. MLM participated in study design and interpretation of results. EMY participated in study design, data acquisition, and interpretation of results. LS participated in study design and revision of the manuscript. UDP participated in study design, interpretation of results, and revision of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
The views expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States government.
We thank Mrs. Lynn Van Scoyoc for her critical role in VHA data management and Chantelle Hardy and Hollis Weidenbacher for administrative support. Study data is based upon work supported by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Office of Research and Development: Department of Veterans Affairs Health Services Research and Development (VA HSR&D) Project No. 09–082 (EMY); Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Academic Affiliations Post-Doctoral Fellowship (VW); and VA HSRD Research Career Scientist Awards (05–195 (EMY); 10–391 (MLM)). This project was supported by NIH Grant No. K23 DK075929-04 W1 (UDP) and American Society of Nephrology Gottschalk Research Scholar Grant (UDP). This work was also supported by AHRQ Grant No. 1T32HS019490-01 (RH), and AHRQ Grant No. K12HS19479-01 (VW).
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Brooks' response to Palin's "death panel" Facebook post: "That's crazy"
From the August 9 edition of NBC's Meet the Press:
Brooks added that "the crazies are attacking the plan because it will cut off granny. That is simply not true, that simply is not going to happen."
Gingrich fearmongers over euthanasia, Stephanopoulos rebuts: "Those phrases appear nowhere in the bill" [1]
Beck links health care reform to Nazis, suggests reform would kill elderly and newborns [2]
Limbaugh ratchets up health reform fearmongering: "They're going to get rid of your old clunker grandparents" [3]
Media echo serial misinformer McCaughey's false end-of-life counseling claim [4]
Conservatives fearmonger that health care reform will lead to denying treatment to elderly [5]
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'Connect the Dots' Poster
Student Work, 2009
Poster for the 'Design Against Fur' Competition
'Connect the Dots' is an interactive poster, which aims to draw a parallel between the role of the audience and the role of consumers who choose to buy fur.
Connect the dots puzzles are fun children's games, which contain a sequence of numbered dots and enable the child to create an image - unaware of what the final result will be.
Even though people are aware fur comes from animals, there still seems to be a massive disconnect between the fur industry and the final product, which consumers buy and wear.
The phrase 'connect the dots' can also be used as a metaphor to illustrate an ability or inability to associate one idea with another and to find the 'big picture' – so by literally forcing the audience to 'connect the dots', the idea is to bring this broken connection to attention and put emphasis on our role as active participants.
The 'Connect the Dots' poster aims to highlight unethical practices and the importance of being responsible consumers and not supporting them. Through the act of purchasing items, we show support for industries and their methods of production – and purchasing items made of fur fuels the fur trade.
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The following dogs are looking for new homes as their current families can no longer keep them, please contact the owner directly for any further information.
Best Friends Rescue are not responsible for any pets that are Privately Adopted.
am looking for a new home for my beautiful 2 year old Kelpie Cross Sasha .. she is best homed as only dog but is friendly to be around other dogs at the park and beach.
Sasha has not been around children much but has never shown aggression of any sort .. she has never tried to leave the yard but could easily jump over a low fence.
Sasha is a beautiful, friendly, obedient girl and is full of energy .. she loves going for bush walks and playing at the beach .. she is great off lead and is obsessed with tennis balls, she will fetch all day.
Sasha has been to obedience classes and walks fairly well on the lead although she does not get walked on the lead very regularly as we usually go for off lead bush walks or to the beach or park!
Sasha will sit and stay (as long as you keep up the hand signal) with voice and hand commands and is working towards drop (laying down) and stand.
Sasha will sit for her dinner usually without any command and when told wait will wait until you say go before starting to eat!
Sasha has completed a mans best friend course through her obedience school where she did some basic agility, I think Sasha would enjoy doing regular agility .. flyball or something like that!
Sasha will need someone who is prepared to keep up with her high activity level, being a Kelpie she is very active and gets bored being locked in a backyard all day.
Sasha is use to been a predominantly indoor dog .. normally if someone is home she will be wherever they are. Sasha is use to sleeping inside at night..
She has a little open portable crate that she likes to sleep in but if allowed will jump up on the bed during the night .. she will go back to her create if told to but is usually allowed to stay for snuggles.
Sasha can be quite dominant sometimes so would best suit a family with no other dogs or may possibly consider with a submissive male dog after having a few meetings to ensure they get along perfectly. Sasha has never lived with a cat but has always ran away from the cat at my in laws so I don't think she would have a problem with a cat.
Sasha has not spent much time around children, when she has been around children she has been happy for them to pat her but she does get a bit nervous if they run around and barks at them. .
Sasha is house trained and will let you know when she needs to go outside .. she will be re homed with everything needed .. bowl .. bed .. kennel .. toys etc. .. Sasha is located in the Sutherland Shire but will travel within a few hours for the right home.
Sasha was originally rescued by Big Dog Rescue after been dumped in the garbage at around 4 weeks old and ending up at Hawkesburry Companion Animal Shelter.
Sasha was adopted at approx 8-10 weeks old and has lived with us since then with another female dog, unfortunately our other female dog is very dominant and possessive and this has caused a few problems which we have been unable to fix.
Name: Sasha
Breed: Kelpie Cross
Age: 2 Years Old
Born: 16th August 2013
Sex: Female
Size: medium
Weight: 19 Kilograms
Desexed: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Wormed: Yes
Cat Friendly: Unknown
Dog Friendly: Yes
Fences type: High
Child friendly: Yes (Over 5 years old)
Location: Sutherland Shire
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Johnson's car was stopped for a routine check as he entered Germany from Switzerland in November with two other men, said Wolfgang Schmitz, a spokesman for German customs.
Officials photocopied the documents, but they did not seize them and allowed the former Nash Bridges star to continue his journey without formally questioning him, Schmitz said.
"There is currently no indication of illegal transactions," Schmitz said. "There is no criminal investigation and prosecutors are not involved."
He refused to give details on the documents.
German customs officials are still evaluating the copies — a time-consuming process because banks have to be contacted. U.S. authorities also were informed of the listed transactions in view of the sums involved, Schmitz said.
German customs officials regularly carry out checks on the border with Switzerland, which unlike Germany is not a member of the European Union and is renowned for its strict bank secrecy laws.
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You can make the hard work of hiking or backpacking easier if you know how to buy hiking gear designed for comfort and functionality. For an enjoyable hiking trip, purchase the best foot gear, comfortable hiking clothes and a good backpack to haul your tent, sleeping bag, equipment, and food.
Shoes or Boots
1Buy hiking shoes if you're going on a day trip and hiking over terrain that is not rough or hilly. If your day hike includes some hiking on rougher terrain, buy lightweight boots.
2Select medium-weight hiking boots if you plan a 2- or 3-day trip and will pack food and gear. For longer trips, when you're carrying packs containing 40 lbs. (18.14 kg) or more of hiking equipment, wear a heavy-weight boot.
- Wear sock liners to wick sweat. Purchase socks designed for hiking so you have proper cushioning and insulation if the weather is cold.
1Buy a backpack that has good cushioning for shoulder straps -- neither too soft nor too hard.
- It's important to get a backpack with well-designed shoulder straps even if you buy a smaller pack. Carrying even 20 pounds in a pack with bad straps can hurt your shoulders.
2Shop for a backpack with an internal frame that distributes weight onto your hips. The hip belt should be designed so the belt won't chafe your skin. The belt should be sturdy enough to hold the load but not so hard it bruises your hips.
3Look for a pack that includes a back panel with grooves or perforations to allow air circulation.
4Select a backpack with a side zipper or a horseshoe zipper that goes from one side of the base, across the top and down the other side for convenient access.
5Buy a backpack with the sleeping bag compartment located on the bottom. Otherwise, choose a pack with few or no pockets so the weight is centered.
6Choose a pack of about 5,000 cubic inches (81.95 liters) for a long weekend or up to a week-long trek.
7Select a backpack model that comes in more than one size so you get a good fit.
Hiking Clothes
1Purchase hiking clothes made of synthetic materials that breathe and wick sweat to the outer surface of the cloth. Natural fibers may get clammy when moist.
2Wear hiking shirts that fit close enough that they wick sweat away from the skin.
3Buy hiking pants and shorts with a zipper pocket so you don't lose keys or a wallet in a river or ravine.
4Wear layers of clothing if you are hiking in colder weather.
1Purchase a tent that isn't too bulky to tie across the bottom of the backpack. Make sure the tent has enough room so you can stretch out.
2Consider the weight of the tent, because you will carry it the entire time you hike.
3Buy a tent that allows your gear to fit inside. Tents rated for 1 or 2 people often include no room for gear.
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Are the scars bad with a neck lift? What do the incisions look like after a neck lift?
What Do Neck Lift Incisions Look Like?
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Necklift Incisions
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Neck Lift Incisions Are Usually Very Well Hidden
Thank you for your question. Typically a Neck Lift involves well hidden incisions under the chin and behind the ear.
These are usually very well hidden.
Careful technique by an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon should result in well healed incisions that are not noticeable.
If scars are red or lumpy, 1540 Fractional Erbium Laser Treatments can improve them dramatically.
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Neck lift incision appearance
Neck lift, what is it?
Some would say an incision below the chin to tighten the muscle (platysma) and remove fat.
Others would characterize it as a lower facelift that targets primarily the neck and jowl area.
Dr. Rand is spot on; if you choose an exceptional facelift surgeon, the scars should be minimaly perceptible or imperceptible.
A fantastic incision will not occur by accident. It will occur only when great attention is paid to preserving every detail of normal ear anatomy during the surgery.
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What Do Neck Lift Incisions Look Like?
The excess skin is removed by a thin incision under the neck and stitched again. The scar won't be visible since it is located under the chin and it is very thin.
The excess fat tissue is also removed with a special device called VASER which removes only the fat without harming any other tissue. This device allows the surgeon to remove more fat precisely and complete the surgery in a shorter
Neck lift incision lines
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Scars are designed to be hidden
Neck lift scarring
Necklift incisions
A neck lift usually incorporates incisions around the ears and often one under the chin. These incisions usually heal very well.
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Walmart Names Top 10 Finalists in 'Get on the Shelf' Contest
More than One Million Votes Cast for Over 4,000 Entries
Walmart has selected 10 finalists for its Get on the Shelf contest after the first round of public voting.
Over 4,000 inventors, entrepreneurs and small businesses from across the country submitted products into the contest and more than one million votes were cast in a tight race where the American public voted for items they would like to see carried by Walmart. The selected products, ranging from household to fashion and green items, are now one step closer to getting on the shelf at Walmart. The three winning products will have the opportunity to be sold on Walmart.com and the Grand Prize winner will get the chance to be carried in select U.S. Walmart stores after the final round of voting is completed at the end of the month.
"The top 10 finalists represent the smart and inspirational products that Walmart customers want to see on the shelf online and in their local stores," said Chris Bolte, VP of @WalmartLabs. "We have been inspired by the creativity and passion of the contestants as they promote their products through traditional media, social marketing and personal networks. We look forward to the next round of voting where the winners will be decided by the American public."
Here are the 10 finalists listed in alphabetical order:
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- Humankind Water gives 100 percent of its net profits to provide clean drinking water for some of the one billion people in this world dying without it.
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- Soleeze Spring Loaded Insoles are spring-loaded insoles and shock absorbers that fit into any shoe or boot and last for years.
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San Bruno, Calif.-based @WalmartLabs, a business unit of Walmart, creates platforms and products around social and mobile commerce to support Walmart's global strategy of anytime, anywhere access where millions of customers can discover, research and shop through mobile devices, online or at physical stores.
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Dos and Don'ts of Social Media
There is no denying it – social media is the way to communicate in the 21st Century.
As you're thinking of ways to grow your league, increase participation, and improve communications with your constituents and community, social media can be a very powerful tool. Having a presence on social media outlets is necessary to communicate with today's parents and volunteers, but as a Little League® official, taking the appropriate steps to ensure your social media outlets are used to the best of their ability is vital.
Facebook and Twitter are still your go-to tools for social networking. If you want to focus on just one site, Facebook has the most users and the best ability for sharing detailed information. Using Twitter and Instagram can help spread your league name and give more instantaneous updates from your league. If you don't have the resources to populate multiple accounts, the best site to focus your efforts on is Facebook. If you do have multiple accounts, look into sites like HootSuite that allow you to manage multiple social media sites from one website.
As you plan your social media efforts this Little League season, here are some dos and don'ts to keep in mind:
Do: Find a volunteer or team of volunteers to head up your efforts: Creating a position in a league or district for a dedicated social media manager will not only ensure that your online presence has a constant pulse, but it is also a great way to get more parents involved as volunteers for your league. Make sure these people work closely with your Board of Directors, so they can share important information to your fans and help improve your communications.
Don't: Use photos or videos of individuals without their permission: Photos and videos are great ways to get noticed on social media, but make sure you have permission before sharing a picture of a player or fan. It's a good idea to have your players' parents fill out a model release form early in the year and keep it on file. Identify a set of photos that you can use on social media, and ensure that you have the OK from those people in the picture before using that post.
Do: Create ways to post on a consistent basis: During the season, it's easy to find updates to share with your social media followers, but make sure you pay attention to your accounts throughout the year. Find fun things to talk about and share quotes or inspirational posts to keep your parents, volunteers, and players excited about Little League during the off season. On Facebook, use tools like events and calendars to keep people informed of important dates on your league's schedule.
Don't: Engage in debates that are better suited for a private conversation: Remember, once it's posted on any website, that statement or image is public. Be careful when you're posting and make sure that you're reflecting your league in the most positive light. If your community members start posting or tweeting about a specific issue, encourage them to contact the league via email or attend the next Board meeting. Getting into a social media discussion that could become heated should be avoided.
Do: Identify new ways your social media can help support your league: Little League is about community, so are social media sites. When creating posts, think of ways social media can support your league outside of updates and basic communications. Consider connecting with schools and organizations that might support your league and offer to cross-post and promote activities that benefit your league. Thank your local sponsors by posting links to their social media pages or websites. Also, for a very minimal investment, advertising on social media can be very effective in broadening the audience of your posts.
Use of Little League trademarks, such as a local league logo, may be used on social media sites in the same manner they are used on the league website. Such use is required to follow the trademark guidelines for local leagues found here: http://www.littleleague.org/learn/partnerships/licensing/localleagues.htm.
More than anything, social media is a way to share the fun of Little League with your followers and their friends. Your presence should reflect the positive, emotional impact of the league to not only its players, parents, and volunteers, but the entire community. As your online community grows, your posts will become more impactful, and more people will see the important information you share on your pages, which will help attract the next generation of Little Leaguers and volunteers to your league.
If you're looking for inspiration or posts to share, be sure to follow Little League's official Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages.
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The food here is fantastic! — Sandy P
I've found CM to be an excellent location to find international foods, flavours and quality items at low prices that you can't find anywhere else. There are also smiling faces greeting you everywhere throughout the market. — Will F
It's a great place to spend a lazy Saturday. Plus I love the diversity of the food and products that is available at Crossroads Market. — Shane O
We love Crossroads Market – when we come we bring the whole family down and spend an entire day. I get market fresh veggies and fruits, and the kids enjoy exploring the many unique vendors. — Monica O
We just visited crossroads for the first time in about 6 months, and things have really changed there - for the better. While we've always LOVED Crossroads, they now have many more vendors, selling a wider and better range of products.
Regina's Meats: AMAZING. Her products are all natural. The European weiners are a must, her ham is feast-worthy, beef jerky sticks are addictive... everything is worth a special trip. I only venture there for her goods. If you call ahead, she will also put stuff aside for you because she sells out often before Saturday.
There is a lady from Eastern Europe at Crossroads, her apple turnovers are fantastic.


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Also met with Mongolian Defense Minister Luvsanvandan Bold today #Halifax2011
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@RepShimkus Congressman, I ended up chasing breaking news - so look for the interview tomorrow morning from 4:30-7am. Thank you!
Great to see news @JohnDeere Reman is opening new facilities in Stafford that will create nearly 60 new jobs. http://t.co/cduPn4OI
We need Pres. Obama to sign more bills #4jobs like this one today: http://t.co/bNJslWYe #commonground
PHOTO: Thanks to @JeffFlake for visiting our #FountainHills GOP meeting this weekend. http://t.co/GeGN4b3T #azGOP #AZ05
Great to meet @arobles125 today - #ASU's own 2011 NCAA Champion. He's an inspiration! http://t.co/ru8k16xz http://t.co/jJIKI7vG
This last weekend, I delivered the Weekly Republican Address. To hear my address, watch here: http://t.co/WwjoFGMm
Tim Johnson (R-Ill.)
Rep. Johnson to hold press conference on the STOCK Act and failure of the Supercomittee at his Champaign, Illinois office at 3:30 CT.
Visit http://t.co/WNKH2kQt for the latest videos from committee hearings, floor speeches, and interviews. #sctweets #scnews
Cong. Tim Huelskamp (R-Kan.)
super committee
My stmt w/ @GrahamBlog on #supercommittee failure & need to prevent #defense cuts that threaten US nat'l security http://t.co/y56msWFx
I share the tremendous disappointment of many Americans today as another opportunity to solve our nation's debt crisis has been wasted.
Rep. Rick Berg (R-N.D.)
I am deeply disappointed in the Super Committee's inability to to reach a deficit reduction agreement. This is simply...http://bit.ly/uWua4F
I'll be on Philadelphia's WTXF on its local Morning Show soon. Tune it for more.
I will be on Fox News' Fox and Friends at 7:45 a.m. Watch my interview in a few to hear more.
Thanks Mike and Sheinelle @GoodDayPhilly for a great interview
Last night, I spoke on Fox News' On The Record about the result of super committee. Watch here: http://t.co/bRs3CpYH
Rep. Chip Cravaack (R-Minn.)
The House of Representatives passed 22 bipartisan bills this year to enhance job growth, only to have them tabled... http://t.co/V3sxYALH
Rep. Renee Ellmers (R-N.C.)
RT @RushRadio1061: We're shopping small at small businesses all around the Triangle to support Small Business Saturday on November... http://t.co/NP4ASzWO
Rep. Rick Berg (R-N.D.)
This morning I had the pleasure of meeting with the student organizers of the "Fill the Dome" campaign to fight hu http://t.co/OgGE3hWV
RT @jmsummers: .@buddyroemer on Obama: "I don't think he's made any major or disastrous gaffes...I think he's tried to pick up knowledge as he goes along."
RT @jmsummers: .@buddyroemer on MSNBC says GOP field is weak on foreign policy, even weaker than Obama.
RT @JazzShaw: @dhalvorsonbush PREACH IT. @buddyroemer understands need for energy policy, as a Louisana guy should. @msnbc
RT @FredOrth: @BashirLive @BuddyRoemer I "love" Buddy Roemer! Do wish he was able to get his nomination. We could have a serious debate - an honest one.
RT @Tom1247: I syndicated natural gas drilling programs in '80's, had better economics & lower enviro-footprint than oil. @buddyroemer right, still does.
@MichaelMechanic One of those moments where "Put your money where your mouth is" doesn't do the video justice. #pantsonfire
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Jake Cruise really has got to be one of the luckiest men around. He's a grey-haired daddy who runs a couple of gay porn sites - Cocksure Men and Jake Cruise - and on his namesake site he gets to have sex with some of the sexiest guys and men. In this video he's sucking Nick Moretti's big, banana-curved dick. This tattooed muscle daddy is one of my favorites. What I wouldn't give to be Jake for a day - it'd be a busy day I could tell you that much.


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The Daily Docket: MGM Creditors to Vote on Plan
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. creditors are set to vote on a plan to put the company in bankruptcy. American West Bancorporation said it will enter bankruptcy protection. A judge on Wednesday said Blockbuster Inc. could continue borrowing on a $125 million debtor-in-possession loan.


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Heads Up 133 - SD Soundblaster by SeanRMWatch
©2014-2017 SeanRM
What better Transformer to get the SD treatment after Soundwave than his later returned-from-the-dead self, Soundblaster!
What?! If Hasbro/Takara can get away with repaint releases, why can't I give it a shot?
What?! If Hasbro/Takara can get away with repaint releases, why can't I give it a shot?
"I am the darkness!"
Sweet job with the pallet swap.
Palette swaps and repaints are a proud and noble tradition! Carry it on with your head held high and your drawing hand blissfully relaxed.
True, though I think folks might riot if I try that with the next SD-TF; his "mold" could easily lead to at least six other Cons. (Not so subtle hint...)
There's one Con I can think of who gets that much reuse body-wise. If it's who I think it is, this next one will be a good one. He's one of my favorites.
"Galvatron has reused some of Soundwave's parts along with some other new parts and has constructed another Soundwave and has renamed him NEW Soundwave!"


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Current World No. 1 Matt Wilkinson talks about his JBAY quiver; Mick Fanning, Jack Freestone and Ethan Ewing lights the JBAY line-up!
Back-to-back Finals in Fiji are no fluke with Matt Wilkinson, leaving Fiji wearing the Jeep Leader jersey
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The DHD team are loaded with a new quiver of boards and new energy finishing up the Australian leg of competition ready for 'Saquarema, Brazil'
It's time to think about your travel quiver, Ryan Hipwood talks about the best fin and board combination.
Highlights and Team Quiver updates from next CT event at the 'Bells Beach Pro'.
The next stop on the CT is 'Margaret River'. The forecast is showing some decent surf and like Snapper, there will be minimal lay days. Check out what our team is riding.
It poured rain the entire time for the Finals day, the waves were extravagant, the girls surfed at levels unheard of and Steph proved, once again, why she's one of the best surfers in the world.
Checkout what our team are surfing during the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro at Snapper.
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text: Baschool (ばすこうる - also known as Buzcoul) is an abandoned mining town in the northern area of Amestris, east of Fort Briggs. It is in this town that Solf J. Kimblee's team—which includes the Elric brothers, Darius, Heinkel, Zampano, Jerso, Winry Rockbell and a platoon of Briggs soldiers led by Major Miles—begins its north area search for Scar. Over the course of the day, Baschool finds itself the scene of several battles between Scar, the Elrics and several members of Kimblee's personal squad and is also the entrance to the winding maze of mining caverns through which Winry Rockbell makes her escape from Kimblee's custody.


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Corey Grove
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Looks like a lovely place to visit! Being so busy is both a blessing and a curse! Good luck with Christmas preparations :)ReplyDelete
Madeleine has also posted about 'Seven at Brixton' and have already posted there. I keep meaning to plan a visit to London (it's been 7 years now!) and am going to have to organise a meeting with Madeleine for her to show me these little haunts - as well as the mudlarking that she does! I'm going to have to visit for a month at this rate!ReplyDelete
I absolutely love everything that is posted on this blog, by far one of my favorites.ReplyDelete
Happy sunday :)
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i love your old english pubs too! thanks for giving this remote ranch girl a peek.ReplyDelete
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Where was that market and when's it on? Next time I'm in Brixton I'd like to pop by.ReplyDelete


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Edison Regional Gifted Center
Local School Council
The August 20, 2008 Meeting
of the Edison Regional Gifted Center Local School Council was called to order
at 6:05 p.m. in the
cafeteria. A quorum was present.
Members in attendance
were: Mr. Michael Early, Mr. Matt Farmer, Mrs. Saundra Gray, Ms. Christine
Kim, Mr. Marc Papadogiannis, Ms. Robin Rumsey, Mrs. Patricia Strelecki, and Mr.
Harlan Wallach.
Member not in
attendance was: Ms. Kathleen Lally.
The minutes of the July 9, 2008
meeting were approved as read. The minutes of the June 10, 2008
meeting were approved as corrected. (Correction on page 1, Old Business, 4th
bullet point: "Ms. Rumsey reiterated that [omitted] everyone is entitled
to an opinion.")
Chairperson's Report:
Mr. Early welcomed everyone and hoped for LSC to be an open forum for all to
Principal's Report
by Mrs. Gray (see also Principal's Notes dated August 20, 2008):
Edison staff did not attend the conference in Las Vegas during the
Edison will be
receiving two science labs which CPS will install by the end of September or
beginning of October.
Edison's old telephone
number should have a recording stating our new number.
The sign outside will read as follows:
Albany Park
Albany Park
Multicultural Academy
Regional Gifted Center
Student desks are in; still waiting for teacher
Classrooms need more cabinetry but if CPS won't
buy it, we will have to find a way to purchase them.
Parking one block south on Kedzie is being
Mrs. Gray visited Alderman Laurino two weeks ago
and Alderman Laurino was very cooperative.
The bench donated by a graduating class is
missing from Albany
Park premises and a
police report was filed.
Public Relations & Technology Committee Report by Mr. Wallach:
First Communications meeting held on August 6, 2008 at the
Edgebrook Library.
Announcement of new LSC website on Google which
includes an electronic calendar.
LSC will continue to use both paper and
electronic information to disseminate information.
Plans to work in conjunction with Michael Stowe
(baddomain) and PTO.
LSC is committed to a proper electronic, not
anonymous, venue.
Mr. Wallach hopes the LSC committee heads to
participate and be part of Communications Committee.
Next Communications Committee meeting will be
held on September 3, 2008
at a place yet to be determined.
Committee strongly recommends Edison
administration's need for a website and to state a launch date.
Mrs. Gray suggests that committee meetings at night should
try to coordinate with existing events already scheduled. Mrs. Rumsey suggested
finding out APMA's schedule to see if LCS committee meetings could be
piggybacked with them.
Safety & Security
Committee Report by Mr. Early (in place of Mr. Alex Gallegos, chair):
More crossing guards needed. Last year there was
on at Kedzie & Lawrence and should have one again this year. Does Ainslie
& Kedzie have one this year, too?
Confirmation that Sawyer is closed to traffic
except for busses.
Bullying – Mrs. Gray will be addressing CPS Code
of Conduct on the first day of school.
The Safety and Security Committee moved to have
the LSC to adopt and approve the following recommendations:
Increase the use of trained and organized indoor
and outdoor parent volunteers (such as during pick-up and drop-off times,
recess monitors, lunch room monitors and hallway helpers). The LSC should work with the PTO and the
administration to recruit and prepare parent volunteers for the beginning of
the school year.
Continue to implement the CPS Student Code of
Conduct -- including the new anti-bullying provisions – using the
recommendations in the CPS Bullying Prevention and CPS Toolkit documents. Determine the best methods to educate
faculty, parents and students about the Code of Conduct and the anti-bullying
Consider having Kindergarten through 3rd
grade walkers enter through the south entrance of the building to facilitate
Provide parents with information about how to
safely drop-off and pick-up their children and provide students with schedules,
school maps, and pathways within the school so they can safely find their way
around the building before the first day of school.
of these recommendations from the Safety and Security Committee was voted on as
a separate motion to have it adopted as an LSC recommendation. All four motions to adopt the Committee's
recommendations were passed by the LSC.
Committee Report by Mrs. Oberhardt:
Last year's bus company, Chicago Transit, was
not approved by CPS this year.
Edison's bus
carrier this year is unknown as of yet.
Old Business:
Ms. Kim moves to table approval of Bylaws to
next month's meeting and seconded by Mr. Farmer. Motion passed 4 yes, 3 no, 1
Mr. Farmer is the chair of the LSC Liaison
New Business:
Edison LCS has no community members and needs to
fill the two vacancies. CPS will make boundaries. Ms. Christine Jasch suggests
APMA parents on Edison LCS and vice versa.
It is noted that History Fair is scheduled for March 11, 2009 which
coordinates with March LSC meeting. K-3 Science Fair is scheduled for April 2, 2009. Mr. Early
moves to recommend to administration that History Fair and K-3 Science Fair
projects be kept up so parents could view projects (though students will not be
present at night) with the stipulation that parent volunteers will break down
and put away projects after viewing. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Early moves
to reschedule LSC April meeting from April 1 to April 2, 2009 to coincide. Motion passed
Mr. Early moves to set aside the $450 stipend
given to LSC by CPS for training and save it for other uses such as guest
speakers. After clarification that teachers or anyone else who did not want to
use personal funds for training would not need to, motion was passed
Meeting was opened to
the Public Forum:
Ms. Daniela Ortiz asked for official
start/dismissal times of three schools and was given:
Edison 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
am – 2:15 pm
Hibbard 9:00 am – 2:45 pm
Ms. Ortiz asked if Total Quality Schools (TQS)
will be reinstated.
Ms. Rachel Wallach asked about shared bathrooms.
Mrs. Gray says the two schools will generally separate bathrooms by wings;
however, no student is forbidden from using any bathroom. The buddy system will
be followed.
Mr. Wallach wants to recommend all committees
including PPLC to conform with rules, including minutes. Mrs. Gray stated that
PPLC does report.
Ms. Christine Jasch asked about parking. No
solution has been given. CTA lot on Kedzie charges $2 all day. Mrs. Gray said
Alderman Laurino told her to ask her again in the future if CPS falls through.
Parent asked about I.D. cards. Administration
initially wanted them but then rejected idea due to many different restraints
including cost.
Meeting adjourned
at 9:03 p.m.
Next meeting will
be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in school cafeteria on the
same evening as Edison Open House.
Christine Kim, Secretary
These minutes were
approved as corrected on 9/17/08.
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2015 Honda Civic Type-R Revealed During Latest Shakedown Tests
Honda has taken its 2015 Civic Type-R to its in-house test track in Tochigi, Japan prior to showing the new hot hatch off at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.
The 2015 Civic Type-R will be the Japanese automaker's first model in Europe to have one of Honda's all-new VTEC Turbo engines from Honda's Earth Dreams Technology range. Powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the Civic Type-R is expected to make at least 280 hp with eco-friendly emissions.
This is also the first time we've seen the car without camouflage, though that's not to say the design won't change from here.
SEE ALSO: 2013 Tokyo Motor Show Coverage
Though official times have not yet been announced, Honda claims that the new Civic Type-R will be the fastest front-wheel drive car around the Nurburgring.
"The car and the characteristics of the car were fantastic," said Honda's WTCC driver Gabriele Tarquini, who recently put the Civic Type-R to the test on the Nurburgring. "I was really impressed by the power and the torque of the engine but also by the set-up they achieved… The car is very pointed on the front and very fast to change direction. This car is very close to my racing car and you can feel very well the DNA of Type R."
GALLERY: Honda Civic Type-R
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Resuming at a strong 355 for three, Pakistan slipped to 419 for seven at lunch with only one specialist batsman, rookie Asim Kamal, at the crease.
Kamal was batting on 26 accompanied by Shoaib Akhtar on 14, with the hosts enjoying a lead of 132 over India's first innings total of 287. Pathan had figures of three for 80 while Balaji returned three for 81 as Pakistan lost four wickets while adding 64 runs in the first session.
The 19-year old Pathan struck in the very first over to remove Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq leg before wicket, without adding a run to his overnight score of 118.
Balaji then sent back Yousuf Youhana (72) when his good length delivery held its line and got a faint edge to the wicketkeeper. Kamran Akmal played far too across to be plumb in front to Pathan while Mohammad Sami was lazy in his defence against the same bowler to inside edge an innocuous ball.


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