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'You should be under no illusions – it's not as romantic and magical as it will look to an audience. It's a very mechanical effect, and the artistry lies in making it appear effortless and natural." Stage-flying supervisor Adam Bailey is letting me down gently, lest I soar too high in my expectations as to what will happen once I step into the Snowman's shoes and head up, up and away to the strains of Walking in the Air.
The near-wordless, beautiful ballet adaptation of Raymond Briggs's much-loved 1978 children's tale The Snowman – directed by Bill Alexander, with choreography by Robert North and score by Howard Blake – is back for its 15th year at the Peacock Theatre. Having played to more than half a million people in that time, it's poised to delight thousands of children over Christmas. And in a spirit of early festive generosity, Sadler's Wells has flung open the doors to me – a devotee of the show since I first saw it in 2004 – to see how it all works, or at least how that important gravity-defying moment at the end of Act 1 achieves lift-off.
That it's a crucial part of the experience is not in doubt. As Alexander says: "It has to be timed absolutely right by the flying team, the boy and the Snowman, the lighting department and the conductor – four or five factors have to coordinate exactly. Get it right and sometimes the audience gasps, sometimes they let out a great cheer, sometimes they break into applause."
It's a relief that the delight of no child spectator hangs in the balance as I get a crash-course in aerial manoeuvres before the production's technical run-through. The only youngster in the 900-seat auditorium is my willing, able and far more athletic son Lucas, 11.
He's taking the place of James, the lonely boy whose snowman comes to life and whisks him off for a heart-warming night at the North Pole. It's as much as I can do to exude any parental reassurance, though, as, with little fanfare, the four fly-operators in the wings start tensing the thin wire fastened to the back of our harnesses. These have been strapped tight round our chests and thighs, pulling trousers into unsightly shapes and causing instant discomfort if you're a sedentary theatre critic whose main exercise involves going down the road to buy a paper.
Besides the accidents that afflicted Spider-Man on Broadway, the art of stage-flying – which dates from the deus ex machina thrills of Greek drama – rarely involves injury, but it's no walk in the park. Bailey's warnings set my pulse a-flutter.
"There's no back-up braking system, as that wouldn't allow the smooth movement we need. In theory, if the lift operator lets go of his lift-rope, you'll fall straight down on the floor." He pauses: "That has never happened yet."
James Leece, 33, returning to take the lead as the Snowman for a second year, confides that he has qualms about the single wire. "But it's like being in a plane," he says. "You can always think 'What would happen if…?' The music helps make you feel you're in control."
For him, the chief worry concerns overheating in the white fluffy costume: "You can eat as much as you like over Christmas, you will sweat it off." For me, the main danger isn't so much loss of life as loss of dignity. Rising on a single wire brings with it the possibility of unwanted spinning. Each performer needs to keep legs and arms in motion. Do too little and you look like a trussed-up turkey. Do too much and you can come across as a chicken getting in a flap.
Bailey has seen plenty of novices, including Ann Widdecombe, who made a memorable airborne entrance on Strictly Come Dancing two years ago. I feel destined to join the ranks of the graceless as we start our first try-outs, and a desire to pedal like billy-o takes over my legs. Even three yards off the ground feels perilously high, and the orchestra pit seems to get larger, like some beast opening its maw to devour its prey.
For his part, Lucas beams away as we rise higher, brushing close to the white Christmas trees on either side of the set and moving more rapidly over the stage in circling motions, while Walking in the Air booms through the theatre.
He has taken to it like a duck to water – and, actually, water is the best medium to visualise: wading movements help conjure a sense of air being trodden underfoot. After only half an hour in harness, I'm hardly one to dispense advice, but I can say that having wanted it all to stop at first, after a short while I don't want it to end. I haven't made it look effortless but I still find the experience, well, unexpectedly magical. "How many out of 10?" I ask Bailey. "By the end, nudging six," he politely suggests.
Later on, we watch the pros do it; they float, glide and shift as though weightless, executing dainty dance-moves as if it were second nature. Three boys will share the role of James in London this season: one, Joe Sheridan, 10, is a newcomer; Oliver Fazzio and Joseph Darcey-Alden, also 10, debuted in the show last year. "When you're up there in front of the audience and they're waving their little light sticks, it's amazing," Joseph enthuses. "It's just beautiful," murmurs Oli in excitement.
By coincidence, one of the first two boys to play James in the original 1993 Birmingham Rep production was also called Oli – Oliver Ashford. "He's now 30," Bill Alexander says. "Incredible how time flies." With this beloved show signed up for another eight years at the Peacock, and perhaps destined to become as perennial as Peter Pan, it takes your breath away to realise that somewhere out there, still in nappies and clueless as to the fun they have in store, are the Jameses of Christmas future. Lucky devils, think Lucas and I as we tramp home in the rain.
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HOUMA � The principals chosen as Terrebonne Parish's best moved beyond local recognition and swept Louisiana's regional Principal of the Year awards.
Each year the top teachers and principals at schools across the parish are chosen by their peers.
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This year Terrebonne's top three � one each from elementary, middle and high schools � were chosen as the best in Region 3 and all went on to compete for recognition as Louisiana's top principal.
Those honors went to Jamie Lawrence of Red River Elementary in Red River Parish, Albert Hardison of Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle in Caddo Parish and George Hebert Jr. of Fisher Middle/High in Jefferson Parish.
But Terrebonne's winners are pleased as they can be with the level they achieved.
"It's an honor to be nominated by your peers," said Mary Aucoin, principal at Mulberry, which has both elementary and middle-school-aged students . "When I found out I was regional winner, you can only imagine how excited I was about it."
Aucoin along with Peggy Marcel, Schriever Elementary, and Ken Delcambre, South Terrebonne High, traveled to Baton Rouge in late July for a conference of the state's top principals.
"The state put on this wonderful symposium," Marcel said. "We got to meet fellow educators. It was phenomenal."
Each regional winner also received a $500 check.
Regional finalists were judged by a panel of state officials. Finalists went through interviews, creating presentations to showcase their schools.
"We had to submit a portfolio," Marcel said. "We had certain leadership questions we had to answer and show how we tied in those strategies and different things to our daily strategies at the school."
Delcambre called it a "tremendous" amount of work.
The judges graded the principals in areas that included community leadership, respect for students and connections to educational organizations.
And though no Terrebonne principals won as principal of the year, all three said it was a worthwhile experience.
"It's a wonderful event," Aucoin said. "They really made us feel very special about the honor."
The principals share a love of their jobs and a desire to see students achieve.
"I have never used an alarm clock to get up to go to work," Delcambre said. "I look forward to going to my job every day."
Aucoin said her love for teaching grew out of a love of learning.
"I enjoyed all of my years as a student in school and decided this was something I wanted to do and a place I wanted to be," she said.
For Marcel, working to make Schriever the best school it can be is a goal with roots in her own childhood.
"The ironic thing is that I attended school here," she said. "I feel like I've gone full circle."
Delcambre said that in the future, he and other high-school principals in Terrebonne will work together to ensure that Terrebonne is always well-represented in the regional and state competitions.
"Terrebonne Parish is quite blessed to have the caliber of school-level principals that we do have," he said. "The bottom line is: We are here to serve the kids."
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On the 27th of last month , health workers in the country under the aegis of Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals (AHPA) met and gave the federal government a 15-day ultimatum which commenced from February 3rd to meet their demands otherwise they will proceed on a nationwide strike.
That ultimatum expires tomorrow Wednesday 17, February. A nationwide strike of health professionals looms from tomorrow if the government does not address the issue.
It is no gain saying that industrial actions no matter how short-lived have always had a negative impact on the people and operations of the health sector.
Most times activities are paralysed in public hospitals leaving patients and clients alike stranded, and neglected. This also leads to the loss of several lives especially when they don't have the money to access health care in private hospitals or cannot access the kind of special care they need from such hospitals.
The untold hardships Nigerians have been subjected to during those periods have always left in their wake heart rending tales amongst families, policy makers and even government itself.
Nigerians do not wish to have a repeat of the dark era when the country witnessed incessant industrial action by health professionals. It is never a pleasant experience when clinicians, pharmacists, nurses, medical laboratory scientists to mention a few, embark on strike. It is much worse when most professional in the health sector are on strike.
In 2014 for instance, the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) went on a three-month strike, this was closely followed by JOHESU not to mention that of unions in various hospitals in the country ranging from primary to other levels of healthcare who did same.
It therefore behoves on government at all levels to do all within their power to avoid the black days.
A copy of the union's ultimatum obtained by Daily Trust Health Desk stated that the coalition embarked on an industrial action in November 2014 which stretched till February 2015 when it was suspended at the instance of the former President Goodluck Jonathan, who met with JOHESU.
They said the strike was suspended as a result of assurances by the former president that their issues shall be looked into and their demands met.
"Knowing and acknowledging that Government is a continuum, and having gone into series of Agreements with the Government of President Jonathan coupled with several court judgments in favour of JOHESU and AHPA which was neither implemented nor honoured, JOHESU is peeved that Government should flout court orders and fail to honour collectively bargained agreements willingly entered into," said the union in the ultimatum.
The union said inspite of suspending the JOHESU/AHPA strike on 2nd February, 2015, and holding subsequent meetings at the levels of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and the immediate past President all their demands that led to the strike are still pending and are making their members restive.
In the warning letter which was addressed to Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Head of Civil Service of the Federation and copied some of the security agencies and signed by JOHESU's Chairman, Biobelemoye, Joy Josiah, they said unless government meets its demand, it will resume the suspended strike.
The unions decried the continued marginalisation of its members which contribute 95 percent of health care providers in the country.
Their demands include: implementation of new circular on promotion of its members from CONHESS 14 to 15 as directors, that the Head of Service of the Federation ensures the expedited issuance of an enabling circular authorizing consultancy cadre for health professionals that have adhered to due process, to be vested with consultancy status; and payment of arrears of specialist allowances to qualified hospitals-based health professionals with effect from January 1, 2010, should be ensured without any delay whatsoever.
The other demands include: immediate release of the circular on extension of retirement age from 60 to 65 years to be backdated to February, 2014 when the issue was presented to the national Council on Establishment, immediate and full payment of arrears of the skipping of CONHESS 10 which it said had remained outstanding since the year 2010; and demands that the Federal Ministry of Health comes up with a circular on residency programmes for all health professionals in Nigeria.
When the reporter contacted the chairman of the union over the phone he said as at yesterday no government official has met with them or done anything towards addressing their demands, adding that all the members will meet tomorrow and proceed on strike.
Asked if the union has considered the effect on the populace , he said it is because of that that they have delayed resuming the strike since last year adding that the onus lies on the government to do the needful.
Efforts by the reporter to get the Federal Ministry of Health's response failed as at press time as both the Minister of Health , Prof. Isaac Adewole and the ministry's spokesman were in a series of meetings with stakeholders throughout the day. But the spokesman promised to get back as soon as possible.
It will be recalled that the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire during his maiden visit to the Federal Neuropsychiatric hospital and the National Ear Care Centre in Kaduna had said that the present administration is working hard to prevent strike action by health workers, which according to him is a threat to survival of patients.


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On the return flight to Romania I think we finally, successfully handled the Romanian way of queing, without losing our minds. It has bothered me since arriving, that the "queing manual" hasn't been translated into Romanian. You know the manual I'm talking about ... the stand in the line don't pass or cut and be courteous to those around you ... that manual?
It started in the que for the shuttle bus in Venice. This French couple broke in front of about 100 people. After standing there for over an hour we finally got our luggage on the bus in the undercarriage compartment. We then moved to the line to actually get on the bus and sit down. Well the French couple broke in front of me and Maria, with their 150lbs of baggage, and started onto the bus. At this point Stephen John had lost his patience (this would be about the third time I have witnessed this in 17 years of knowing him) and "helped" the gentleman back down the steps and pointed out that his luggage was already on the bus and now his wife and daughter would be getting on the bus too. The Frenchman tried again to board ahead of us and I thought Steve was going to really lose it, but when he helped the guy down the steps again (this time a little more forcefully) the Frenchman decided he really didn't want to take on Steve and he let Maria and I board the bus ahead of them.
We got to the airport and to the gate no problem. We knew what to expect when returning to Romania with a plane load of Romanians. This is the gate at the airport:
No we aren't boarding...this is what happens when someone in uniform approaches the gate. The Romanians stand and crowd the gate. And they stand there until boarding starts and then they jockey for position. This would be a "line" in Romania. Now get this - we are only getting on a bus that WAITS in the broiling sun for ALL the passengers. Even the last three who sat and watched the hoopla and made pictures...yes that would be the Jutton family. We were some of the last on the bus and squeezed in right at the doors. So that made us one of the FIRST on the plane.
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Just kidding, I'm so not surprised, nor do I really care. Wow, that may sound harsh but I was a little annoyed when AG decided to archive Felicity before Molly, messing with my OCD and not going in the order of release. Or maybe my harshness comes from me finding out the archival news after waking from my nap. Call it crankiness...whatever. Well, so long Molly, can't wait to see your replacement.
So totally disregarding my sarcastic tone, I really am a little sad to see her go. She's one of the original three, the last to leave the scene. I'll have a memorial post later, it hasn't sunk it completely yet.
P.S. Here's a video "confirming" the archival. Although the same YouTube user posted a video this morning saying she confirmed Molly would NOT be archived, and to my knowledge catalogs aren't delivered on Sundays, sooooooo yeah.


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WLS TV reports the girl was with her mother at the Jason's Deli in the South Loop section of the city. "The girl and her mother were inside the restroom separated by stalls around 1:15 p.m," last Saturday according to the news outlet.
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I have been under my Consultant since April/May 2015 who is a spinal specialist based at various sites including Euxton Hall.From day 1 they told me what I needed to improve my quality of life.They have now done 2 operations on my spine,the first was a more than expected success and the second I am in the process of recovery.From my first day attending scans,consultations and actual surgery I have been treated with great dignity and respect.I wasnt sure what to expext but this was above and beyond any of my expectations from reception staff straight through to the experts.The nurses on the ward kept me up to date on all my care and I found them pleasant always smiling and very helpful.On my last visit there was a student nurse on their training,the nurse who was training them took the time to make sure that we were both informed of what I needed to know and to what the student nurse needed to do also.At the beginning of the day the student seemed quiet and nervous but by the time of me going home later in the day you could see the change in them,they seemed a lot more bubblier and a lot more confident in themself which in my experience is down to a good trainer.All in all I would definatly recommend Euxton Hall to anybody who is in need of treatment.Iam lined up to have further procedures and in no doubt in my mind will the treatment in the future be any different to my past experiences.
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Friday, November 18, 2011
I have always been "cold natured" and have a low-normal temperature with low blood circulation, making me sensitive to the coolness of a breeze, etc., even during hot weather. My hands, feet, and tip of my nose get cold very easily and take forever to warm up. (Anyone else have the nose problem, I've never heard of it except in extreme cold weather but mine can be anytime I get chilled?)
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Lack of body fat can make you feel the cold more than someone with more fat. If you don't eat fat then try adding some to your diet.... olive oils, nuts, avocados... that's a basic for good health.
Poor circulation can also be due to inactivity. Getting more active can warm you up, not just when you're exercising but also for a long time afterwards.
You may not be anaemic but you could have low iron stores. Bumping up the amount of iron-rich foods and vitamin C rich foods in your diet could help. Legumes/pulses such as beans, lentils and chickpease are iron-rich and would also increase your protein intake. Eating regularly helps raise your metabolic rate (which will keep you warm) whereas skipping meals or skimping on foods will make you cold.
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Reaction temparature:37°C
Sender culture:500μL,Receiver:500μL
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- Cultures containing cells transformed with LuxI gene(BBa_K084012)and cells transformed with RhlI gene(BBa_K084008) express gfp and fluorescence intensity was reached to 500.Cultures containing cells transformed with LasI gene(BBa_K084007) weakly expressed gfp,and fluorescence intensity was not reached to a significant level.
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- Maximum fluorescence intensity was vary,however,time before gfp expression doesn't differ.
- We concluded that LasI gene(BBa_K084007) was not work well at this condition.
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Fluorescence intensity of the culture containing cells transformed with LuxI gene(BBa_K084012) was lower than that of the cultures containing the cells transformed with LVA LuxI-LVA gene(BBa_K084014).The difference of maximum fluorescence intesity between the two cultures was 200.
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- The rate of AHL synthesis decreased by the degradation of autoinducer synthase,however,the length of time before gfp expression is same.
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Cultures containing cells transformed with RhlI gene(BBa_K084008) and RhlI+LVA(BBa_K084009) draw the same transfer curve.
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- We concluded that there was no effect of LVA-tag on time before gfp expression.
Sender culture:100μL,Receiver:1000μL
Sender culture:10μL,Receiver:1000μL
Reaction temparature:30°C
- Sender culture:500μL, Receiver culture:500μL
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- The highest maximum fluorescence intensity was caused by RhlI gene,followed by LuxI(with LVA) and LasI gene.
- Fluorescence intensity of the two culture containing cells transformed with LuxI gene and RhlI gene amount to 200 for 2 hour as fast as LasI gene.
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- Maximum fluorescence intensity caused by RhlI gene was higher than that caused by LuxI gene.There are two reasons:
- RhlI was more active at this experimental condition.
- LuxI was well degraded by protease.
- We concluded that LVA-tag effective in this condition.
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- Comparing RhlI with Rhl+LVAtag, fluoroscence intensity were almost same.
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- In this condition, production efficiency of LuxI protein higher than of LVAtag.
Reaction temparature:25°C
Sender culture:500μL,Receiver culture:500μL
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- The value of fluoroscence intensity by LuxI, RhlI, LasI gene at 25°c were almost the same as negative control at 30 and 37°c.
- The last value of fluoroscence intensity by LasI gene was a half of LuxI and RhlI.
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- Low temperature of 25°c caused decrease of production efficiency of AHL synthase.
- Static culture keep sender and receiver from shaking, in the end , expression of GFP decreased.
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The index of the top 50 shares rose 9.907 points, or 0.236 per cent to 4199.821, even though only 15 shares rose, while 26 fell, reflecting the influence of heavyweights Telecom and Fletcher Building among risers.
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Love the red color. A bit pricier than other microfiber cleaning cloths in my experience, but worth it. Great for cleaning all sorts of things.
Vivian B. Posted on 06/20/2017
Perfect for cleaning.
Cleaning cloths that can be color coded for certain chemicals and certain places to use for cleaning. They are 16"x16" which gives you great coverage and are great for wiping just about anything down.
Person O. Posted on 06/10/2017
Red microfiber cleaning cloth!
Perfect size cloth for finishing touches on any mirror or silver utensil. No residue smudges and cleans well. I will order more for sure and how easy they are to clean.
Jason M. Posted on 05/06/2017
Highly recommend!!
This red terry microfiber cleaning cloth has been great to use in our flooring business. I use it to wipe up excess stain from the floor. This color is special for us because you can tell when it get saturated because it turns to an almost black, which is fairly easy to see.
Shaun R. from 4K9 & Company Posted on 02/28/2017
This is a nice rag. It works great and is a larger cloth which is nice for wiping everything down. These rags are great because they come in lots of colors so you don't cross contaminate.
Erica D. from Small and Simple confections Posted on 05/21/2016
These are great, inexpensive cleaning cloths. I always use them for surfaces that can easily be scratched, like my eye glasses or phone. I also clean my computer screen with them.
S. S. Posted on 04/28/2016
We use these red terry micro fiber cleaning cloths to polish our silverware. They are super soft and can be washed in a clothes washing mashing.
Evan B. from Jack & Alice LLC. Posted on 02/25/2016
You can also use the Carlisle 3633405 16" x 16" Red Terry Microfiber Cleaning Cloth to clean off your iphone 4s. case Great for when you actually take your phone out of it's case and clean it to get the inside of it.
Julia W. from jwhitten31 on Youtube Posted on 01/28/2016
These red terry microfiber cloths are fantastic. We keep ours in our red sanitizer bucket and use them to wipe down the tables. We have machine washed and dried them many times and they are still in great shape.
Kim A. Posted on 09/30/2015
I like the fact that it's soft but has some grit to it to clean dirt and grime from anything you scrub. I mainly use it to wash the grime from the bottom part of the car interior. Usually parts that get scuffs, dirt, junk on it. This one is a real winner for that use.
Jaime P. Posted on 03/19/2015
Good product for the price! But has to much color dye. Left my glove red in the beginning, after a couple of washing it gone. Works well for cleaning bathroom without leaving lint behind like a terry cloth.
Koren B. from Sankor inc Posted on 08/20/2013
These are good towels for sanitation use in a kitchen!! Very absorbent and good for cleaning counter tops as you cook!! Easy to identify bright red color!!!
Eric K. Posted on 03/11/2013
we have microfiber cleaning cloth that is very similar to this but only in green. it cleans objects very well compared to towels. we use this at the sushi bar
Angel C. Posted on 12/18/2011
these really clean the suface and do not leave any lint on surface. they are great for polishing or surfaces like stainless steel or corrian.
A. N. Posted on 12/13/2011
Great product at a great price! Works well for cleaning kitchen equipment without leaving lint behind like a terry cloth does. Will be back to webstaurantstore.com for future purchases.
Louis F. from Enventys Posted on 12/09/2011
These are wonderful, use them for dusting by hand and also in place of using dry dusting cloths on the floor dust mop. Wash up clean as new. Highly recommend.
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The search for an escaped prisoner expanded from Chatham to Bryan and Liberty counties Thursday after he was reportedly seen for a fourth time in two days.
Fugitive Dominic Reddick was last spotted near a gas station off Interstate 95 in Midway around 10 p.m. Thursday, a spokesman for the U.S. Marshals Service said.
U.S. Marshals received a tip that Reddick hitchhiked a ride on Interstate 95 from Bryan County into Liberty County.
As of 11 p.m. Thursday, police and dogs were searching the woods near Exit 76 in Midway, according to Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal Jennifer A. Armstrong.
The 22-year-old has been on the run since Monday, when he escaped from a prison transport van that broke down at a Florida gas station, according to Armstrong.
Reddick was spotted walking near I-95 in Bryan County at about noon Thursday, a spokesman for the U.S. Marshals Service said. He was spotted in southwest Chatham County twice on Wednesday.
Marshals said Reddick met up with his brother in Jacksonville on Wednesday. The brother dropped him off Wednesday afternoon on Ogeechee Road. Since then, more than 75 officers have scoured southwest Chatham County.
Reddick faces the death penalty in connection with pointing a gun at an Orlando police officer.
"We have no belief that he's armed, but we do consider him dangerous," Armstrong said.
Officers have searched woods, waded through swamps and swarmed a schoolyard. They've used helicopters, bloodhounds and thermal imaging cameras.
Still Reddick has managed to evade them.
The search was focused on southwest Chatham County from 6 p.m. Wednesday to about noon Thursday.
A Bryan County Sheriff's deputy spotted a man in a black jogging suit walking on the side of a road close to mile marker 82 on Interstate 95.
The deputy whipped his car around and summoned back-up. But Reddick ran and the deputy lost sight of him, Armstrong said.
The mass of officers moved into Bryan County and remained there Thursday night.
"We've gotten a lot of tips, but unfortunately none of them have panned out," Armstrong said Thursday afternoon. "But we believe he's still in this area."
"So far, it's been his lucky day."
The rain hampered the search, throwing the dogs off his trail and making it impossible for helicopters to fly, Armstrong said.
Reddick's brother told marshals the fugitive hitched a ride from Jacksonville to Chatham County, where he hoped to meet up with a woman.
The woman said she has had no contact with Reddick, according to Armstrong.
Police believe Reddick has remained in the woods but they're confident he'll eventually surrender.
"He's probably cold, wet and hungry," Armstrong said. "He'll need to give up some time."
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Great Outdoors & Adventure
Hiking at Santa Cruz County State Parks
Santa Cruz County boasts 14 state parks covering a range of terrain from wave-swept beaches to rugged mountain ridges. These vast expanses of preserved land are a testament to conservation efforts that have been ongoing for over a century. Get the best of what Santa Cruz has to offer by starting a trail in a thicket of redwoods and ending on the sandy shore.
Though Redwood National Park may not fit into your travel schedule, two of Santa Cruz's State Parks feature these ancient trees:
- Encompassing 18,000 acres California's oldest state park, Big Basin Redwoods State Park is home to the largest continuous stand of ancient growth redwoods south of San Francisco.
- With 20 miles of hiking trails Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park includes a variety of forested areas including redwoods, mixed evergreens, riparian, ponderosa pine, as well as rare ancient marine deposits called Santa Cruz sandhills.
Follow the following links for information and maps on the other 12 State Parks in Santa Cruz County:
- Castle Rock State Park
- Castro Adobe Park Property
- Lighthouse Field State Beach
- Manresa State Beach
- The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
- Wilder Ranch State Park
- Natural Bridges State Beach
- Twin Lakes State Beach
- Sunset State Beach
- Seacliff State Beach
- Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
- New Brighton State Beach
If you are looking to stay on property, Chaminade has three miles of scenic hiking trails stretched over its 300 acre property. Click here to view trail map.
Golf Near Chaminade
It's Always A Good Day for Golf
With world-class hill-top and beach front courses, Santa Cruz is a golfer's paradise.We recommend the following courses, located just minutes from Chaminade.
- DeLaveaga Golf Course
- Pasatiempo Golf Club (photographed at left)
- Seascape Golf Club
High-Rise Canopy Tour & Zip Line
Redwood Canopy Tours at Mount Hermon offers visitors an exciting eco-adventure into the redwood canopy of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Enjoy the coastal redwood forest from the unique perspective only a zip-line canopy tour can offer. The two hour guided tour includes six zip-lines and two sky bridges at heights of up to 150 feet. Each tour of up to eight is led by two certified guides who share their ecological knowledge and bring the history of the Santa Cruz redwood forest to life. The Redwood Canopy Tours are the original canopy tour zip-lines in the redwood forest and are the only facility of its kind in the region.
"One if by land, and two if by sea", the saying goes, so bring a friend! Elkhorn Slough is one of the last coastland wetlands in California. Located on the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, 3.5 miles from Moss Landing, it has been described in the San Francisco Chronicle as the best place for wildlife viewing along the length of California Highway 1. This dramatic backdrop has wildlife year-round - otters, seals, sea lions and an infinite variety of birds.
Visit Kayak Connection which has rental locations in Santa Cruz and pick your adventure!
Learn to Surf in Surf City USA
Santa Cruz's nickname is Surf City USA. So, what better place to give it a try? Surfing is a tradition thousands of years old, passed down from generation to generation by Hawaiian kings. Learning to surf isn't just about trying to stand up and catch a wave, it's also about adventure, exploration, ocean safety, and surfing etiquette. Ready to make a splash? Contact one of these local surfing schools to get started:
- Club Ed Surf School - www.club-ed.com
Stand-Up Paddleboarding
The increasingly popular Stand-up Paddleboarding, or SUP: not surfing, not canoeing, not kayaking, but a way to get a unique perspective on the Monterey Bay while working your core muscles. Given its popularity, there are many companies within Santa Cruz where you can learn to SUP and rent equipment.
- Covewater Paddle Surf - www.Covewatersup.com
- Kayak Connection & More - www.kayakconnection.com
- SUP Shack - www.supshacksantacruz.com
Charter Sailing
Spend a relaxing afternoon aboard a sail boat in the middle of the beautiful Monterey Bay. Sail by the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Walton Lighthouse, beautiful beaches, and be sure to keep an eye open for the rich sea life in the bay. A number of charter companies depart from Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor, just minutes from Chaminade Resort & Spa.
- O'Neill Yacht Charters - www.Oneillyachtcharters.com
- The Chardonnay II Sailing Charter - www.chardonnay.com
- Pacific Yacht & Sailing - www.pacificsail.com
- Stagnaros Sport Fishing, Charters & Whale Watching Tours - www.stagnaros.com
Historic Steam Train
Roaring Camp, located just six miles up the hill from Santa Cruz, is a re-creation of an 1880's logging town, operating trains every day of the year except for Christmas Day. This heritage railway boasts authentic 1880's steam locomotives operating on our Redwood Forest Steam Train excursion and 1920's era Beach Trains to Santa Cruz. Choose your ride between two main rides:
- Beach Train - A 3-hour round trip ride, from Roaring Camp to the Beach Boardwalk.
- Steam Train - A one-hour round-trip featuring a ride up Bear Mountain.
Roaring Camp also has special events throughout the year. Visit www.RoaringCamp.com for train schedules and more information.


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FREDDY TYLICKI has suffered paralysis to the lower half of his body after his horrific fall at Kempton on Monday.
Tylicki was one of four jockeys to come down in a pile-up at the track, and was airlifted to hospital in Tooting, where he has been receiving treatment.
It has now been revealed Tylicki has suffered serious spinal injuries. A statement was issued on his behalf last night by the Injured Jockeys Fund.
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It read: "After his fall at Kempton earlier this week, Freddy has since undergone surgery to his spine.
"His surgical team have confirmed Freddy has a T7 paralysis, which means he has movement in the upper half of his body but not his lower."
Tylicki remains in intensive care and is not receiving any visitors for the foreseeable future.
The statement added: "His family would like to thank the St George's staff for the care he has received.
"As this is a very difficult time for Freddy and his family, they would like to thank everyone for their good wishes."


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I'm a medical microbiologist with an interest in health informatics. I obtained my MD at the University of Alberta and my microbiology residency at UBC. After, I pursued a research fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Hospital where I assessed the potential impact of MALDI-TOF MS in the laboratory and in patients. I have been working at Royal Jubilee Hospital since 2012, and am involved with infection control and antimicrobial stewardship. In Victoria, I am also completing a MSc in Health Information Science at UVic, with a thesis is on the development and data-mining of a large clinical data warehouse. I cannot imagine a more exciting time to be working in this field. Within the next few years, the advances and applications of genetics, robotics and informatics will change the way we diagnose and manage infections. Outside of the laboratory, I enjoy biking, kayaking, and skiing.
Academic background
- MSc (Health Information Science), University of Victoria. 2011 – present
- Fellowship. Research-fellowship in Medical Microbiology. Johns Hopkins Hospital. 2011 – 2012
- Residency. Post-Grad training for Medical Microbiology. University of British Columbia. 2006 – 2011
- MD (Doctor of Medicine), University of Alberta. 2002 – 2006
- BSc (Life Sciences, Molecular Biology (via Integrated Sciences Program)), The University of British Columbia. 1996 – 2000
Professional Qualifications
- FRCPC – Medical Microbiology. 2011
- Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Microbiology. 2010
Awards and Recognition
- Johns Hopkins Pathology: Pathology Young Investigators' Day Award in Clinical Research. May 2012
- Infectious Disease Society of America: Travel grant for poster presentation at conference. Oct 2010
- European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases: Registration grant for poster presentation at conference. Apr 2010
- Prospective Evaluation of a Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry System in a Hospital Clinical Microbiology Laboratory for Identification of Bacteria and Yeasts: a Bench-by-Bench Study forAssessing the Impact on Time to Identification and Cost-Effectiveness. Tan KE, Ellis BC, Lee R, Stamper PD, Zhang SX, Carroll KC. (J Clin Microbiol. 2012 Oct;50(10):3301-8).
- Cryptococcus gattii infections with cutaneous involvement. Mistry N, Tan K, Shokravi M, Hoang L. (Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery 2011 Jul-Aug; 15(4): 236-7).
- Mumps virus detection during an outbreak in a highly unvaccinated population in British Columbia. Tan KE, Anderson M, Krajden M, Petric M, Mak A, Naus M. (Canadian Journal of Public Health 2011 Jan-Feb; 102(1): 47-50).
- Toxoplasmosis. Wright AJ, Tan KE, Alghamdi FA, Mackenzie IR, Isaac-Renton J, Morshed M. (ASCP Check Sample 2011, In Press).
- Trichosporon species: Classification, Identification, and Clinical Relevance. Tan K, Grant J. (American Society for Clinical Pathology – Check Sample: Microbiology 2010 Aug; 53(6): 61-71).
- Answer to case of the month #114 intrapericardial diaphragmatic hernia (IPDH). Tan KE, Marshall GB, Burrowes P, Gray R. (Canadian Association of Radiologist Journal 2006 Dec; 57(5): 303-5).
- Carboplatin and Vinblastine for the Treatment of Metastatic Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Urothelial Tract. Al-Karim HA, Tan KE, Chi KN, Bryce CJ, Murray NR, Coppin C. (American Journal of Clinical Oncology 2002 Oct; 25(5): 515-9).
Research Interest
- Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases – including Infection Control & Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Advanced Diagnostic Methods – MALDI-TOF MS & Molecular Methods
- Health Informatics


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LGBTQA Health Conference
June 14-15, 2017
Panel Organizations; moderated by Dave Saunders, Pennsylvania Office of Health Equity
George Washington University LGBT Health Policy and Practice Center
Represented by Kat Carrick, George Washington University LGBT Health Policy and Practice Center & Assistant Professor, Brandman University
GW's LGBT Health Policy & Practice Program is the first practice-focused, interdisciplinary graduate certificate in the nation that trains current and future health care leaders and policy advocates on issues relating to the health and well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
Administered by the Professional Psychology Program, our innovative certificate addresses challenges resulting from health care disparities and focuses on strategies to move toward a more inclusive, equitable society. The one-year, 12-credit on-campus/online hybrid curriculum includes contemporary topics such as transgender care and marriage equality that cut across psychological, medical, legal and public policy fields.
Our program is designed specifically for those who are, or who will be, working on the front lines. At LGBTHP&P, we're not a think tank, we're a "do" tank. Students come from a variety of backgrounds, including medical and mental health care, social work and education. We provide ample opportunities to meet and study with leaders in policy and practice from the government, academia, nonprofits and the for-profit private sector.
The Northwest Pennsylvania Rural AIDS Alliance
Represented by Sonny Concepcion, High Impact Prevention Coordinator
The Northwest Pennsylvania Rural AIDS Alliance, or NW Alliance, serves people living with HIV or those co-infected with HIV and the Hepatitis C Virus. We work in unison with the communities of northwest PA to improve and protect the health of those struggling against HIV/AIDS.
PA Department of Health, Division of Tobacco Prevention and Control
Represented by Judy Ochs, Director of Division of Tobacco Prevention and Control
Pennsylvania has set out to implement the first statewide comprehensive tobacco-use prevention program. Some of the state-level initiatives include a telephone quitline, efforts to counter tobacco marketing, surveillance of tobacco sales to minors, promotion of clinical-practice guidelines for assessment and treatment of tobacco addiction and program evaluation. Click here to view Pennsylvania's Strategic Plan for a Comprehensive Tobacco Control Program. The Division of Tobacco Prevention and Control partners with National Jewish Health to provide the PA Free Quitline and smoking cessation services to all Pennsylvanians 24 hours per day / seven days per week PA Free Quitline
PA Department of Health, Office of Health Equity
Represented by Dave Saunders, Director of the Office of Health Equity
The Office of Health Equity (OHE) was formally integrated into the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH) through an executive order signed in May 2007. Located within the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Department, the OHE Director reports to the Deputy Secretary for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (Loren Robinson, MD).
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), "health is a state of complete physical, social and mental well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." Health is a fundamental human right and an essential component of economic development, vital to a nation's economic growth and internal stability." As the sixth largest state in America, Pennsylvania is integral to the success of the nation. There is an economic and moral imperative to do all we can to improve the lives of all Commonwealth residents, whether they live in poor rural or urban communities.
The role of the OHE is to: 1. Provide leadership to increase public awareness of health disparities in Pennsylvania. 2. Advocate for the development of programs to address health disparities.3. Work with policy makers, insurers, health care providers and communities to implement policies and programs that result in a measurable and sustained improvement in health status of underserved and disparate populations. 4. Collaborate with state agencies, academic institutions, community based organizations, health partners, providers and others in the public and private sectors to eliminate health disparities in Pennsylvania.
Represented by Betty Hill, Executive Director
PERSAD CENTER is a human service organization whose mission is to improve the well-being of the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning) communities, and the HIV/AIDS communities. We serve our target populations and their loved ones, cradle to grave, across western Pennsylvania, with service centers in Pittsburgh, Washington and Erie Pennsylvania.
Represented by Michael Brookings, Peer Navigator
Project Silk is an innovative program directed towards black and latino young men who have sex with men (YMSM) and young transgender individuals (YTG) 13-29 years old, and their varied sexual partners, in the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area. The project consists of:1. Providing a safe space for young men and transgender women
2. Linking people to: Medical care, Housing and shelter, Mental health and substance use counseling, Educational assistance, Job readiness assistance, Dental care, Hormone treatment, Legal services, Leadership training 3. Providing space for artistic expression and 4. Support for young men and transgender women of color in the pursuit of their authentic selves
Washington County Gay Straight Alliance
Represented by Maryann Patterson, Board Member
The Washington County Gay Straight Alliance, Inc. is a 501 (C) (3) Organization that facilitates and provides resources for a peer group of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Questioning, Queer, Asexual, and Allied (LGBTQA) youth. The organization also hosts 2nd Friday Nights Potluck, a monthly social gathering for the LGBTQA community of all ages. It is an unfortunate reality that in small towns and rural areas like Washington County there are not as many social opportunities or healthy lifestyle resources available to our youth and the LGBTQA population in general. The WCGSA provides some of these opportunities and is evolving to meet the growing need to do more.


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Robin Lake to Chair Association's Small or Rural Hospitals Governing Council
Robin Lake, president and CEO of North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, Ark., will lead the American Hospital Association's (AHA) Section for Small or Rural Hospitals in 2010. The 21-person governing council represents small or rural hospitals in the AHA's policy process and member services initiatives.
Lake just recently joined North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, a 175-bed full-service hospital serving the 13,000 residents living in Harrison. The medical center provides a wide array of services for the community including cancer services, rehabilitation services and home health services. Prior to joining North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, Lake served as CEO for 60-bed Great Plains Regional Medical Center in Elk City, Okla. In this role, Lake dramatically improved the hospital's finances within eight years and gained national recognition for the turnaround. In addition, he oversaw a $60 million facility upgrade and implemented various programs to better serve the community's health needs.
Lake has served on the AHA's Small and Rural Hospitals Governing Council since 2006. He is currently a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and serves on the Oklahoma Hospital Association Board of Directors. He received the Oklahoma Rural CEO of the Year award in 2007 and the Oklahoma Hospital Association Advocacy in Action award in 2003. Lake earned a bachelor's degree in science business administration and a master's degree in business administration from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas.
Mark Doak, CEO of Davis Health System in Elkins, W.V., is the 2011 chair-elect. Edward J. Hannon, CEO of The McDowell Hospital in Marion, N.C., is immediate past chair.
The Section's governing council advises the AHA on federal policy issues. Elected members serve three-year terms. New members include: Denver Talley, trustee representative, Grady Memorial Hospital, Chickasha, Okla.; Michael J. Ryan, president and CEO, Hillsboro Community Hospital, Hillsboro, Kan.; Paul R. Bengtson, CEO, Northeastern Vermont Regional, Saint Johnsbury, Vt.; Rodney Nelson, president and CEO, Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center, Saint Ignace, Mich.; and James A. Buckner, administrator, Uvalde Memorial Hospital, Uvalde, Texas. Ezra Segura, administrator and CEO, Heber Valley Medical Center, Heber City, Utah, was appointed for a one-year term to complete an unexpired term. In addition, Thomas Bell, president, Kansas Hospital Association, Topeka, Kan., was reappointed as the representative for the State Hospital Association Executives Forum (SHAEF); and Susan Starling, president, Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital, Irvine, Ky., was reappointed as the representative from the National Rural Health Association.
The new governing council members join the following current members: Lynn Beasley, interim CEO, Hendry Regional Medical Center, Clewiston, Fla.; Staci Covey, administrator and CEO, Troy Community Hospital, Troy, Pa.; Harry G. Dorman, III, president and CEO, Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, Lebanon, N.H.; Susan Lassiter, president, Roanoke-Chowan Hospital, Ahoskie, N.C.; Robert Moser, M.D., AAFP representative, Tribune, Kan.; Bernard A. Orman, Jr., administrator and CEO, Samaritan Hospital, Macon, Mo.; John Remillard, president, Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta, N.Y.; Alvin Hoover, CEO, King's Daughters Medical Center, Brookhaven, Miss.; Brad Smith, CEO, Rush Memorial Hospital, Rushville, Ind.; Kenneth Cochran, CEO, Cibola General Hospital, Grants, N.M., and Jon Smiley, CEO, Sunnyside Community Hospital, Sunnyside, Wash. Raymond W. Montgomery, president and CEO, White County Medical Center, Searcy, Ark., serves as the AHA board liaison to the section's governing council.
About the AHA
The AHA is a not-for-profit association of health care provider organizations and individuals that are committed to the health improvement of their communities. The AHA is the national advocate for its members, which include nearly 5,000 hospitals, health care systems, networks, other providers of care and 43,000 individual members. Founded in 1898, the AHA provides education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends. For more information, visit the AHA website at www.aha.org.
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