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Gora Park (強羅公園, Gōra Kōen) is a beautiful french style western park.It has greenhouses with various other unique flowers as well. The highlight of the outside is a sizable rose garden. Well worth the time if you are staying in Gora ,go for a couple of hours of a relaxing walk.If you have time, it's worth to visit the tea house inside the park for morning / afternoon tea.The perfect place to spend a sunny day in a gorgeous garden and have a sweet Ice cream in the nature. Highly recommended with children.
Certainly, you do not come to Japan to visit two tropical greenhouses. But the Park Hakone Gora-Koen also includes a rock garden, others very well kept Western-style gardens including a rose garden and a central point around the park's fountain and its circular pond.
Inside the adjacent handicrafts building, the park offers pottery activities, glass drying and an an introduction to ikebana (flower arranging). Perfect to leave the children while you have tea in the very charming Hakuun-do Chaen or you just sit down on a bench to enjoy the scenery. A pleasant pastime.
In the Crafthouse visitors can take part in craft activities such as glass blowing, glass etching, pottery and dried flower arrangement. Activities range in cost from 1000 to 3500 yen and take from 30 minutes to an hour to complete.
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Heat Restored At Jim Hill High School
School Had Only Partial Heat Tuesday Morning
Jackson Public Schools was able to restore heat at Jim Hill High School, shortly after classes began, school officials said.
Crews were at Jim Hill High School late Monday night working to repair the heating system after breaks occurred in several pipes that supply water to the system.
School officials said the heat was restored in some areas of the school when students returned Tuesday morning after a two-week holiday break. Heat was restored to the rest of the school by 9:30 a.m., school officials said.
"We hope Jim Hill parents will send their children to school, but we certainly understand if they choose to do otherwise," said interim Superintendent Jayne Sargent on Monday.
School leaders said crews had been working since Sunday evening, when the district became aware of the problems.
"We were able to repair the initial breaks and get the system working again, and then we experienced another break," Sargent said.
The drinking water and restroom facilities were not affected, school officials said.
Crews continued to monitor the heating system on Tuesday, school officials said.

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Life is painful and stressful. To different degrees, we all have experienced anxiety and sorrow. But because these things can be difficult to engage with, we often avoid dealing with them. I know this is true not only because of my experience as a biblical counsellor but also because it is my own tendency! When life becomes too much, avoiding reality and escaping into distractions can become very tempting.
That is why I have found Psalm 88 so helpful. Psalm 88 teaches us how to keep going when life becomes too much. If we've ever felt mgowo, then Psalm 88 is a prayer that we must learn to pray. There is no sadder prayer in the Psalter, but there is wisdom for us here. It is a psalm about Jesus, and it is a psalm about our lives. The words of Psalm 88 are for us to know and use.
So take a look at the psalm (try to read it now in your Bible), and let's think about how these words can be put to use in our lives.
Identifying Pain
In the first 9 verses Heman explains how he feels, and he tells us that his experience of life is that it is without light. His life is like a living death: his description is permeated with images of death and darkness; of social isolation, psychological anguish, and spiritual forsakenness. The picture I envisaged from meditating on this description was of a ship in a brutal storm. As the waves continually beat against the ship, it becomes overwhelmed and it slowly but inexorably goes down—down to the darkest depths of the ocean. Heman is saying, this is what is happening to me—I am drowning.
Because of our tendency to avoid dealing with pain, it is important for us to reflect on Heman's description and see if it connects with us. We need to look at his fear, his despair, his confusion—and like him, we need to bring those things to God. We need to talk to God about our sorrows, our hopelessness, and our pain.
Can you do that? What does it sound like, for you?
Praying and Asking
Heman has become my hero because after cataloguing his pain to God, he continues to seek God! In verse 9b he says, "I call to you, Lord, every day; I spread out my hands to you." Despite being in such pain and sorrow, Heman keeps praying. He models perseverance even in the midst of depression and suffering.
But things get even more intense. Because as we continue to read the psalm, we see that Heman's cry for help in verse 13 becomes a cry for explanation in verse 14: "I cry to you for help, Lord; in the morning my prayer comes before you. Why, Lord, do you reject me and hide your face from me?"
Heman is honest. And his honesty encourages our honesty. So what does your praying and asking sound like?
Waiting on God
As we approach the end of the psalm, we realize that Heman is not going to get an answer. Even the final verse ends without resolution. The Hebrew poetry in verse 18 is fractured, so that we might render the verse: "You have taken from me friend and neighbour, those who know me; oh, darkness!" The final word is a despairing cry. The fractured poetry is probably meant to point to the fractured state the psalmist finds himself in. The poetry is shattered, and he is shattered too. He ends on a note of sorrow because, right now, he has no praise to offer. He stops, and he waits. He waits for the God of his salvation (verse 1) to arrive. And sometimes it is enough to wait. We often mouth platitudes that we don't really mean. But it is better to wait, even as we live with the possibility of unrelieved suffering.
This psalm is difficult for us to process. Because I want a quick-fix, an easy solution. But this psalm slows me down, teaching me that there can be long seasons of waiting, and in those seasons of waiting, I will only persevere through the sorrow by continuing to pray.
Finally, it would be remiss of us to end our reflection on this psalm without thinking about the One who ultimately sang it. This song of pain was composed for Jesus; it is His song before it is ours. We know that Jesus took the ultimate darkness of God's wrath, for us. In our pain and depression, we may feel that God has abandoned us—but he hasn't. Because Jesus went into the deepest darkness for us, God the Father will now always be with us in whatever darkness we face. And so our Father is with us, even when we can't feel him. He is with us in the difficulty, so we can talk to him, and we can wait for him—persevering through sorrow by continuing to pray.
Questions for Reflection
- How was Psalm 88 fulfilled in the life of Jesus?
- How can you apply Psalm 88 to your own life?
- How do you think Jesus can relate to you in the midst of your pain, anxiety, and suffering?


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Shrewsbury – Thomas F. Flanigan, 87, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Westborough, passed away Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 at home.
Tom Flanigan was born in Milford, son of the late John T. Flanigan and Catherine (Clancy) Flanigan.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Marilyn "Pudgy" (Ridley) Flanigan. He leaves his sons, Thomas F. of Worcester, Gerald and his wife Cheryl of Webster, Gregory and his wife Debbie of Webster, Glenn and his wife Sharon of Westborugh, and Mark and his wife Judy of Shrewsbury, and his daughters, Amy Flanigan-Butts and her husband Mark of Northbridge and Julie Loranger of Shrewsbury. He also leaves his grandchildren, Erin and Marek Barwinski, Patrick and Kristina Flanigan, Jason and Danielle Flanigan, Meaghan Flanigan, Kayla and Dan Smith, Justin Flanigan, Shawn Flanigan, Danielle Flanigan, Lauren Costedio, Jordan Flanigan, Neil Flanigan, Jake Flanigan, Nicole Butts, Jonathan Butts, and Rachelle Ramsey; his great-grandchildren, Ryan Flanigan and Alia Poppy Barwinski; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Jack and his wife Marie Flanigan, and his sisters, Catherine Flanigan, Helen and her husband Don Phillips, Maree Wood, Nan and her husband Jake Curley, and Kathleen Flanigan.
Mr. Flanigan graduated from St. Mary's High School in Milford in 1948, Wilberham Academy in 1949, and St. Michael's College in Vermont in 1953. During his school years, he played varsity baseball and football, including two years of Milford Legion baseball. After college, he spent two years in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. Upon discharge, he spent 10 years as a principal in several family businesses that produced a variety of components for the shoe industry. He then spent 25 years working at the U.S. Army Natick R&D Center, retiring in 1992.
He and his family lived in Westborough for 47 years and considered Westboro a wonderful town in which to raise seven children. His family was very much involved in Westborough High School athletics, and he and his wife had great praise for the coaches and teaching staff there. In his younger days, he was active in the K of C and also took great pleasure in being a member of the Westboro Civic Club particularly during Christmas time playing Santa on the tree lot or selling trees. Tom was also a member of the Westborough Country Club where he enjoyed many years playing with the men's senior group, including the thrill of scoring a hole-in-one.
is family was his greatest pride and joy, he got great pleasure in watching them grow up and expand with spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Tom Flanigan was a warm and loving man who made everyone he met feel special, he will be missed by all.
The Flanigans would like to thank VNA Hospice Care for their excellent and compassionate care provided to our dad/husband.
Calling hours will be Friday, Dec. 8, from 4-8 p.m., at the David A. Pickering Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough. A funeral Mass honoring Thomas will be celebrated Saturday, Dec. 9, at 10 a.m., in St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St., Westborough. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Salvation Army at give.salvationarmyusa.org.


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Do you have darks spots on your face that just appeared there over time?
Pigmentation can increase how old we look, even more so than wrinkles. If there's pigmentation on your skin that's bothering you, it's easy to do something about it. With a combination of a healthy diet and a perfectly tailored treatment plan, it is possible to refresh your skin texture and reduce discolouration.
What is skin pigmentation?
Pigmentation is basically the colouring in one's skin. Our skin is very complex and contains cells called melanocytes. These melanocytes produce a chemical compound called Melanin. Melanin is responsible for giving human skin its distinctive colour.
When our bodies are working as planned, these melanocytes produce melanin at a steady, consistent rate. This results in our skin tone being even. But problems can occur when these cells produce either too much or too little melanin. This results in a range of harmless skin pigmentation conditions such as:
- Freckles
- Hyperpigmentation
- Melasma
Hyperpigmentation is a very common condition that we see regularly at Zen Medispa. It results in the skin darkening, usually in patches. There are different types of hyperpigmentation, one of the most common is known as melasma. While melasma is often caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy, pigmentation issues can also be caused by multiple other factors, including stress, exposure to the sun, and genetics.
Can my diet help reduce skin pigmentation?
Yes, your diet plays an important role in your overall wellness, so it's no surprise that food choices can directly affect the appearance of the skin. Some of the different foods that can help to reduce skin discolouration include those rich in Vitamin A. Green vegetables like spinach, broccoli and kale are all high in Vitamin A. Vitamin E is also beneficial for the overall health of the skin, and can be found in foods like avocados, nuts and tomatoes.
One reason your skin may have pigmentation is a B12 deficiency. To boost your intake of this nourishing vitamin, consider incorporating eggs, dairy products, and meat into your diet. If you prefer a vegetarian eating plan, look for soy-based products that are fortified with vitamin B12, like meat substitutes and soy drinks.
For general skin vibrancy and health, be sure to eat plenty of Vitamin C by having your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. A balanced, nutritious diet goes a long way in brightening the tone of the skin.
What treatment options are available?
While your diet plays an important role in keeping your skin healthy and beautiful, there are a range of treatments especially designed to improve the signs of pigmentation. At Zen Medispa we know your skin is different from everyone else's. That's why we tailor all our treatments to each patient to get the best results possible.
Once we have done a thorough skin analysis, we will help you to find the correct treatment for your needs. Depending on the type of pigmentation that you have, we may recommend a combination of treatments, including:
- Laser Skin Rejuvenation – We use the ICON laser system, which works by delivering precise energy pulses through the top two layers of the skin, making tiny holes. This energy is used to stimulate the body to produce more collagen so healthy new skin can grow and replace the old, pigmented skin.
- Picosure Cosmetic Skin Laser Treatments – The laser uses highly-targeted energy in ultra-short bursts, which has the effect of specifically breaking down the pigmentation in the skin. These particles are gradually removed by your own immune system.
- IPL Skin Rejuvenation– This non-invasive treatment delivers an intense broad wavelength light to the skin which gets absorbed by unwanted skin pigmentation, causing the pigment to actually shatter. It also seals the surrounding small blood vessels, making this an amazing treatment for spider veins. The heat energy of IPL also stimulates new collagen production, firms the skin, and reduces skin pore size, resulting in a healthier and fresher you.
Can't help but notice those dark spots forming on your skin? We are here to help you look your best. To find out more about skin pigmentation, have a look here.
Ready to book a consultation? Get in touch with us here.
For a full list of the treatments on offer at Zen Medispa, have a look here.


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The question of what caused the Big Bang is one of the most difficult facing humanity. We may never find an answer, and even if we do, we probably won't understand it. It's difficult to imagine an event occurring without a cause, and yet, that is precisely the prospect we are faced with when it comes to this question.
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Please watch Part-1 of this interview posted yesterday before you have watch this.
Interview with Lawrence Krauss
Theoretical Physicist Lawrence Krauss gives a great interview on significant discoveries in modern physics and also discusses some ideas from his book, A Universe From Nothing. Lawrence articulates his ideas very well in this video. A special shout out to the interviewer Steve Paikin who asks tremendous questions. This interview was given in 2013 in Canada and this is the first part. His book "A Universe from Nothing: Why there is something rather than nothing" is a fantastic read and I recommend it strongly for people having questions and those interested in knowing about the origin of the Universe.


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Son of King Magnus Stern, brother of Prince Marcus Stern, and the First Prince of the Kingdom of Izaria. In his brother's absence Belzar has had to learn the art of ruling and how to navigate the politics that define Izaria's existence on Azuregard. It is a duty that Belzar takes seriously, studying and training for the day that will eventually come. Thankfully, his measured personality, a sharp contrast to Marcus's impulsiveness, means he's more than up for this task.
Although Marcus and Belzar have not seen each other in quite some time, the enduring bond these twins share still hold.[1]


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Redeem the Time's Rich Treptow elected President of Indiana Gospel Music Association!
Rich Treptow takes office as President of the Indiana Gospel Music Association (IGMA) in January 2016 for a two-year term! "It's an incredible honor and responsibility," says Rich. IGMA promotes the gospel of Christ by encouraging gospel music ministries. Rich's goals are to help make the IGMA into a truly state-wide organization through programs that not only benefit gospel musicians, but also that reach out to those whose lives may be touched by the message carried through gospel music.
Christmas Party - 2015
Redeem the Time loves singing Southern Gospel Music in Indiana. And there is no better place to sing it than at the Indiana Gospel Music Association's annual Christmas banquet and party at Third Phase. Melissa, Rich, and Linda Sue (L-R) wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!
Not too much was serious at the Geist Chapel Ladies' Tea! Redeem the Time lost the pitchpipe for an a cappella number and Melissa asked all the ladies to sing an "A." You can see the impact of that below! :-)
Redeem the Time in Pennsylvania!
The Trio took some time off from Indiana Gospel Singing in the fall to see the changing of the leaves in Pennsylvania and were asked to sing at Colonial Hills Baptist Church. Pastor Bob is a wonderful preacher and also presented us with a nice remembrance of our performance - see photo below! Thanks, Pastor Bob!
Redeem the Time's Minnesota Tour!
Redeem the Time was privileged to visit Northern Minnesota in June 2015 for a wonderful series of concerts! We started off by enjoying wonderful hospitality of New Creation Lutheran Church in Perham, MN. Second was a full concert at the Lakes Area Community Center in Battle Lake, as part of their community artist series. Park Rapids Adventist Church sponsored both a concert and special dinner for the Trio! Last but not least, Life Church in Fergus Falls, MN, brought us in for a mini-concert, where the enthusiasm was off the charts! We would love a return trip to Minnesota in a year or two! For now, though, we are back singing Southern Gospel Music in Indiana!
Performance with Joshua's Vision!
Redeem the Time had a great time on Jan 21 singing with Joshua's Vision in New Castle, IN! They are three fun and talented individuals, and we are looking forward to singing with them again! Thanks, Andrea, Bryan, and Coy for inviting us to join you for this performance! Any time . . . !
December 8th, 2014
This photo is from the Indiana Gospel Music Association's annual Christmas party held at Third Phase on December 5, 2014. IGMA is a collection of Indiana gospel artists (quartets, trios, duets, and soloists) who are are a great group of Christians dedicated to spreading the love of God through music. Linda Sue (left) and Melissa (right) show the joy that was in the room that night. It was so good to be with other artists for a relaxing evening of Christian fellowship!
Greetings from Redeem the Time!
We at Redeem the Time are looking forward to meeting all of you who love the Lord and love Gospel music! Some of what we have on our hearts is difficult to share in song, so we'd like to share in this blog. Feel free to check back here every so often and learn what's going on in our world. Hopefully, this page will be educational, heartfelt, uplifting, and you will be blessed!
Redeem the Time wants to share what is on our hearts, and we also want to interact with you. Feel free to comment. We'd love to hear from you!
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Many of my friends have been having a problem with the zoom feature of iOS. For some reason, zoom is enabled by default. This can lead to people inadvertently zooming their screen and they won't know how to get out of it. The fix is simple! Just double-tap the screen with three fingers at once. To disable this feature, just go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Zoom > and switch off the "Zoom" switch. I hope this helps!
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Dec 28, 2018 · Look for salicylic acid. Among the most popular OTC remedies is salicylic acid, which is incorporated into gels, wipes, creams, and sprays. The acid reduces swelling and redness and unplugs pores. To keep skin from becoming too dry, look for formulas geared to adult women, not teens (aim for 2% salicylic acid to start).Author: Alyssa Shaffer. Acne isn't just for teens. Many people have it as adults. Temi Zeitenberg got acne in college, just as most people her age were outgrowing it. Because of her acne, "there were times I would not Author: Amanda Gardner.
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Monitor EKG and EMG Using Go Direct® EKG — Tech Tips
Record electrical signals produced during heart or muscle contractions with the Go Direct EKG Sensor. The wireless options minimize the concern of cables getting caught and tangled during experiments. This sensor provides two separate outputs: one optimized for standard 3-lead EKG tracings and one optimized for surface EMG recordings.


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Marriott Rewards Members Will Have Access to Unique NBA Experiences in 12 Cities Around the World, Starting this Week in Johannesburg, South Africa
Bethesda, Md., 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today a partnership that makes the global lodging company the Official Hotel of several marquee NBA events around the world, including NBA Global Games 2015-16, NBA Africa Game 2015, and NBA Canada Series 2015. Marriott is the first company to partner with the NBA across international games on five different continents.
The partnership tips off in Johannesburg, South Africa during NBA Africa Game 2015, the first NBA game in Africa, and includes NBA events in 11 other cities across Brazil, Canada, China, Italy, Mexico, Spain, and the UK. Together, Marriott International and the NBA will give Marriott Rewards members exclusive access to NBA games and events in these markets. The partnership will showcase Marriott's award-winning Marriott Rewards program by bringing the excitement of the NBA directly to its 50 million strong member community.
Spanning Marriott's global portfolio of 19 brands, including The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, Renaissance Hotels, Marriott Hotels, Protea Hotels and AC Hotels, Marriott Rewards will host a series of private meet-and-greets with NBA legends and players for its Elite members and invite fans to take a virtual trip in the #AroundTheWorld photo and social sharing experience. The first Marriott Rewards NBA legends meet-and-greet will be co-hosted by The Protea African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel in Johannesburg.
Additionally, Marriott Rewards members in the U.S. can look for the opportunity to enter in an upcoming sweepstakes for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to win a trip and tickets to an upcoming NBA global event.
"Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world, and our partnership with the NBA gives us an opportunity to tap into a passionate fan base and communicate the breadth and depth of our portfolio," said Karin Timpone, Global Marketing Officer, Marriott International. "Similar to what we are doing with music and entertainment, our NBA partnership helps us create memorable experiences for our Rewards members and amplify the benefits of the program for both new and loyal guests."
"For our fans around the world, there is no opportunity more exciting than when live NBA games are played in their home countries," said Emilio Collins, NBA Executive Vice President, Global Marketing Partnerships. "Marriott International is a renowned brand with extensive global operations, and is the ideal partner to help broaden the reach of our games and engage more fans."
NBA Global Games 2015-16, a series of preseason and regular-season NBA games around the world, includes a total of six NBA teams playing seven games in seven international cities. Additionally, NBA Africa Game 2015 will take place Aug. 1 at Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg, South Africa, and the NBA Canada Series 2015 will feature a record five teams playing an all-time-high four preseason games in Montreal, Ottawa, Vancouver, and Winnipeg.
NBA Global Event Schedule:
NBA Africa Game 2015:
- Aug. 1 – Johannesburg, South Africa
NBA Canada Series 2015:
- Oct. 4 – Vancouver, Canada
- Oct. 10 – Winnipeg, Canada
- Oct. 14 – Ottawa, Canada
- Oct. 23 – Montreal, Canada
NBA Global Games 2015-16:
- Oct. 6 – Milan, Italy
- Oct. 8 – Madrid, Spain
- Oct. 11 – Shenzhen, China
- Oct. 14 – Shanghai, China
- Oct. 17 – Rio, Brazil
- Dec. 3 – Mexico City, Mexico
- Jan. 14 – London, United Kingdom
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"the unicorns was hidin'
playing silling games.
They were kicking' and a splashin
while the rain was pourin'
oh them foolish unicorns."
then later...
"And the unicorns looked up
from the rock and cried.
And the water came up
And sort of floated them away
That's why you've never seen a unicorn to this day."
I started singing the first verse:
"A long time ago
When the Earth was green.."
"What?" said Wren. "How is the earth green. Earth is BROWN! Was the animals eating green earth?"
"No," I explained. "I think they mean that the land had green grass on it. The animals could eat the green grass."
I continued singing until a few lines on:
"The loveliest of all was the Unicorn."
"Why they are singing about a horse with wings when there IS NO HORSE LIKE THAT??"
"Well, um.. they are singing that there was a horse like that but it didn't get on the boat with Noah."
"Oh, but there IS NO HORSE with wings."
"Not now, no."
Then we reached the line "there were green alligators.."
Wren:"Why are alligators green?"
Me: "So they can hide in the green river water to catch animals. They like to be camouflaged."
Song: "There were cats and rats and elephants."
Wren: "wait wait. There are no cats and rats here in the zoo!!"
Me: "It was on Noah's ark. All the animals in the world had to get on."
Song: "The lord said ... stand back, I am gonna make it rain."
Wren: "How is he do that magic. How is he make it just rain?"
Me: He is a god so he can just do that.
Wren: "How is he do it?"
Me: "lets just sing it"
I sang it.
Tonight Wren has a cough. I gave him a homeopathic honey cough syrup and he liked it. I have also given him a pillow for the first time. He is proud of his pillow and showed Daddy when he came in for his lullaby. He is still in there. I wonder if he is being similarly interrogated.


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ARKids First is Arkansas's version of the federal Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). ARKids provides healthcare coverage for uninsured children under age 19 who do not qualify for Medicaid or benefits under the Affordable Care Act. ARKids First is administered by the Division of Medical Services of the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS).
Studies show health behaviors of at-risk populations tends toward reactionary, acute care rather than prevention or wellness care. Because dental health is an indicator of overall health in children, the client (DHS) wanted promotion that focused specifically on the importance of regular dental checkups for kids, and to encourage Arkansas families with ARKids-enrolled children to actually use their coverage for regular dental checkups, instead of waiting until something was wrong to see a dentist.
We used secondary research data from the Arkansas HEDIS Report (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) to review dental checkup rates in all 75 counties in Arkansas. Our review indicated that nearly 40 percent of ARKids First-enrolled children had not visited a dentist in the previous year. The HEDIS data review allowed us to rank the Arkansas counties with the lowest dental checkup utilization rates. We used this data to develop a targeted outreach campaign for 14 of the counties with the lowest pediatric dental checkup rates.
Additional secondary research gained from Arkansas Department of Health data indicated that in many lower socioeconomic households, the chief method by which parents received routine health information was when it came from their child's school or when their children received required school immunizations at the local health department. Our goal was to develop a messaging strategy, guided by our research, focused on outreach to ARKids-enrolled families in those 14 lowest-ranked counties.
Traditionally ARKids has used TV and radio advertising, but the client budget could not accommodate that this year, so we had to get a little more creative with our promotion. Our research helped us narrow our focus to a school-based strategy. This outreach campaign was aimed at parents and guardians of elementary school-aged children in the 14 counties with the lowest dental checkup rates. The objective was to use an unconventional, non-broadcast method to get parents' attention at least one time during the school year, in the 14 target counties and put information in their hands about the importance of regular dental checkups while reminding them to use their benefits since ARKids coverage paid for twice-annual dentist checkups. We implemented the promotion during National Children's Dental Health Month in February, a not-too-busy time for schools.
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- Database – We obtained Department of Education lists for elementary schools, Arkansas Better Chance programs (Pre-K) and Head Start preschool programs and local health units in our 14 target counties. From those lists, we built a distribution list of 173 ABC, Head Start programs, 57 elementary schools and 15 local health units, along with the corresponding number of children in each county matching the criteria, giving us a quantity of approximately 35,750 children.
- School nurse partnership – The School Nurse Association was able to give us a list of licensed school nurses. We matched up the nurse list with elementary school coverage in our 14 target counties and surveyed the nurses to see if they would distribute a flyer about dental checkup coverage. They told us a flyer would be thrown away unless they "stood out" or got the parents' attention. We asked them if free toothbrushes would serve as an incentive and they agreed they could. The school nurses were more than willing to be part of the distribution plan for the campaign.
- ARKids First Toothbrushes – We ordered 36,000 toothbrushes imprinted with the ARKids toll-free phone number and attached them to "SMILING Arkansas" cards.
- SMILE card – We designed simple cards with the headline "SMILING Arkansas" and hand-assembled the card + toothbrush combination. The cards included simple facts for parents about the importance of regular checkups with the dentist and the fact that ARKids coverage paid for visits twice a year. The call-to-action was to visit the ARKids First website, find a dentist in the community and schedule a dental checkup for their child.
- Distribution plan – The distribution plan included shipping a package of toothbrushes and SMILE cards to each school nurse prior to National Children's Dental Health Month. Each package included an instruction letter for the nurses and thanked them for participating in the campaign.
- Social media content – We supported the campaign with 30-days of social media content created for posting on DHS's social media channels.
- Post-campaign surveys – We emailed an 8-question survey to all of the school nurses, pre-K program directors and the local health unit partners in the month following the campaign to assess the perceived educational value of the SMILING campaign.
36,000 imprinted pediatric toothbrushes were shipped to 245 locations in the 14 target counties; along with the production of the SMILING cards, supporting social content and the post-campaign surveys. Resources used included our PR team, our graphic artist and the agency's social media specialist. We used Survey Monkey for the post-campaign surveys of nurses.
The two biggest challenges were creating the distribution database – we had to merge a lot of lists from a variety of sources and getting responses to the post-campaign survey. We had to send at least three reminder emails to most of the partners to achieve a reasonable response rate.
Everyone on the team agreed that running a broadcast schedule would have been a lot less work, but it would not have put toothbrushes and dental wellness messages in the hands of children and their families in the target counties. Ultimately, at the end of the one-month campaign, the ARKids toothbrushes and SMILING cards had been distributed to 245 locations in the 14 highest risk counties, with a potential reach of 35,729 children.
We received a 39 percent response rate to the survey of partners. The results indicated that the health and school partners saw value in the unconventional outreach method:
- 85% of respondents felt they had educated families
- 85% distributed all of the SMILING toothbrush packets
- 89% said they would definitely distribute them again next year if asked
- 89% were interested in receiving a digital ARKids First flyer explaining wellness coverage to families
It's almost impossible to correlate a "happy toothbrush" kit to a corresponding health action by a parent; nonetheless, available health data recorded a 14 percent overall increase in dental visits by ARKids patients in the targeted counties. That, coupled with the value and benefit perceived by our distribution partners, led the team to consider the dental outreach campaign a success and recommend repeating it in coming fiscal years with an expansion of the target counties.


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Tis I, your seneschal. With words grand and sagely. Or, just with words at least.
As winter winds down and spring begins to sprang or thoughts turn to the "tourney" season.
What events are you going to this year? Are any long trips planned?
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Guns N – Roses Incredible! Slash and Axl have reconciled
Guns N' Roses: Incredible! Slash and Axl have reconciled.
Guns N' Roses: Incredible! Slash and Axl have reconciled.
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One of the biggest feuds in the music scene seems to have been settled: Slash, Ex-guitarist of Guns N'Roses, is compatible with Axl Rose.
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A journal of my thoughts as I bead, belly dance, drink tea, and chase a busy curious toddler around the house.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Project Progression
The Oyster Gray project is moving slowly along. At this point I can't decide if this is going to be a pendant, a brooch, or as a FaceBook friend suggested, a bracelet.
I definitely wear more pendants, but at this point I have about a bazillion necklaces. A brooch would be fun, interesting, and a bit different for me. Jan, another FB friend, mentioned that she wears brooches with shawls & sweaters in the winter. Now, that has me thinking! I started teaching myself to crochet back in October so maybe it's time I crochet a scarf or shawl for myself in teal, reddish purple brown, or maybe lipstick red!
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GORDON GLIBBERY, Ajax, Ontario – Chair
Gordon's career focused on psychiatric client wellness and paramedicine, progressing through frontline, supervisory and management roles in municipal and private health care sectors. He has previous not-for-profit Board experience and provided many years of volunteer service to various organizations. His desire to serve stems from his experiences supporting aging parents and other extended family members coping with addictive and depressive disorders. He was also motivated by seeing, first-hand, the ongoing mental health needs that exist within communities across Ontario. He gained invaluable insights from his wife, Elizabeth, who has travelled the globe on numerous humanitarian aid missions; providing a significant context to his Board work.
DAVE WHEELER, Brooklin, Ontario – Vice Chair
Dave is currently a Senior Manager of Sales and Operations for a leading financial institution in Toronto. In this leadership role Dave is a highly accountable and approachable business leader consistently leading high performing teams to exceed targets and establishing strategic partnerships at all levels and on delivering superior customer service.
Dave possesses a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from York University and a Master's of Business Administration (MBA) from Queen's University. Dave Lives in Brooklin (Whitby), Ontario with his wife Kathleen and their 11 yr. old Labrador named Gracie. Dave enjoys travelling, golf, hockey, baseball, running and sport coaching.
ROLAND MERBIS, Pickering, Ontario – Treasurer
Roland is currently Director of Customer Insights at one of Canada's leading financial institutions, having previously consulted for some of Canada's most senior government, business, and association leaders when he was Vice President of Public Affairs for a major Canadian polling firm. He has extensive experience working with various provincial and federal government ministries and agencies (including the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care), providing his clients with strategic advice and insights on the implementation of corporate and public policy initiatives.
Roland has most recently served on the Board of the Toronto Branch of the Canadian International Council (CIC), where he helped to promote a deeper public understanding of international issues that affect all Canadians.
Roland has a varied background living abroad, including in Italy, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. He holds a Master of Arts degree in International Studies and an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History.
JIM HUNT, Nestleton, Ontario – Past Chair
Jim has retired from a challenging career in management in the metals manufacturing and distribution sector. He has participated on the board of directors of a professional organization at all levels (including International Vice President) and, for a short while, on an advisory committee at Sir Sanford Fleming College. He and his wife, Barbara, have spent their working lives in the Thornhill/Richmond Hill area and their time off at the cottage on Lake Scugog, which is now their home. Jim has a personal interest in mental health, having close family members diagnosed with manic depression, schizophrenia and developmental handicaps. He intends to help in the community any way he can.
CHRISTINE BROWN, Ajax, Ontario – Board Member
Christine has lived in Ajax for 22 years, with her husband, four children and, more recently, a golden lab. Her professional experience includes working at IBM Canada's Head Office, and at Ryerson University as a Professor and academic program manager for the Business Systems Analyst program. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Institute for Research on Learning Technologies at York University, and is involved in research projects related to gaming in educational settings, and the effects of teaching girls advanced computer concepts on their career choices. Christine has a Ph.D. in educational technology from York University.
CINDY MALACHOWSKI, Oshawa, Ontario – Board Member
Cindy is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Waterloo. She is an occupational therapist and a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner with over ten years of clinical experience working with individuals living with mental health issues. Her interests include workplace mental health and her current research aims to better understand the social organization of stigma towards mental illness in the workplace. Cindy is a long-term resident of Oshawa, and is proud to raise her three daughters in such a vibrant and diverse community.
SARAH MOORE – Ajax, Ontario – Board Member
Sarah is an accessibility advocate with a passion for cultivating inclusion, standing up to stigma and breaking down barriers alongside people with visible and invisible disabilities. She is an accredited municipal professional with more than a decade of local government experience. Her portfolio includes specialities in public administration, accessibility compliance, diversity, equity & inclusion, and volunteer management.
Sarah is an Honours graduate of the University of Toronto and obtained a certificate in Accessibility Practices from Ryerson University. She is a member of Toastmasters International and speaks English, French and Spanish. Her hobbies and interests include film studies, baking, poetry, and spoiling Riley, her 3-year-old Shih Apso puppy.
With both a personal and professional connection to mental health, supporting family members, friends and colleagues with mood disorders, Sarah is eager to contribute to the promotion and enhancement of positive mental health with the Region as a member of the CMHA Durham – Board of Directors.
CARRIE HARDY – Ajax, Ontario – Board Member
Carrie obtained an Honours B.A. in Sociology from Wilfrid Laurier University, an LL.B. from Dalhousie University and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2002. Her practice focused primarily on commercial real estate law. Carrie has been involved in volunteer work most of her life in a variety of capacities and for many different local organizations. Aside from her time away at law school, Carrie has resided in Ajax all of her life and feels fortunate to be able to raise her family in the same amazing community in which she grew up.
SANDRA RUNDLE, Oshawa, Ontario – Officer of the Board
Sandra has an extensive background in business, beginning her career in the private sector, working in the automotive, plumbing and manufacturing businesses as office manager.
She has been employed by Canadian Mental Health Association Durham for 30 years and is the Director of Corporate Services. Her portfolio includes; finance, human resources, administration, information technology & data management, facilities management, risk management, continuous quality improvement, accreditation and project management. She has obtained her Diploma in Healthcare Administration from the Ontario Hospital Association and has sought out many other education opportunities that pertain to her role.
LINDA GALLACHER, Courtice, Ontario – Officer of the Board
Linda Gallacher has had an extensive employment background. Her first position was starting and running a day care centre for aboriginal children in Smithers British Columbia. She has taught both at Sir Sanford Fleming College in Peterborough and Durham College basic job readiness and alternative employment opportunities for women.
Linda is presently the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Mental Health Association Durham Branch where she has worked for the past 33 years. During this time she was given a three-year secondment to work with the Ministry of Citizenship to set up the Advocacy Commission from legislation to design and implementation. During this period she was the acting CEO working with the Advocacy Commission that was comprised of appointed leaders in the disability community and Minister's Office.
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April 26, 2018
Morgan Run is my go-to Zen place. On most days, visits can be timed so that the area around the parking lot is devoid of people, or a relatively short walk in either direction from said lot will provide the desired seclusion. As written many times before on this blog, the sound of the water running through the rocks is quite relaxing. As a place to just sit and be, this is pretty nice.
So much so that I often get up and work early so that I can drink coffee and listen to NPR's 1A program while driving to Morgan Run. The other day, I did just that but was struck extremely hard by the contrast between the Zen of being there and the topic of that particular discussion, which revolved around the history of lynching in the U.S. and the opening of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice-the discussion can be heard here. (NPR also did another report on the Memorial.) One can argue that the timeliness of this particular visit and that particular discussion occurred just as it should have to achieve maximum impact. The same can also be said for the opening of the Memorial.
"Timeliness" takes on a broader cultural perspective in the sense that is it both well past time for such reflection and a time requiring such reflection. Indeed, it has been just over 50 years since the passing of The Fair Housing Act of 1968, which is discussed here. After having listened to that program, the reading of this report is a logical follow-up. In addition, Starbucks is closing its coffee stores for several hours on May 29th so as to provide training to address "racial bias education", as reported here. Finally, the Supreme Court heard the arguments regarding the latest version of the President's travel ban.
The history of prejudice, discrimination, implicit bias, and racism, etc., all of which are enhanced by confirmation bias, only makes the now more disheartening. Socialization that normalizes those kinds of behaviours is exactly what allows for their continuance. The same can be said for willful ignorance or lack of attention. I hear with a degree of regularity that the pervasive ugliness and conflict reflected in the news is one reason to not listen to broadcasts or read the papers. Quite honestly, all of that is one reason I go to Morgan Run for those periods of Zen. It is important, though, to recognize that such peacefulness is difficult to maintain outside of that bubble if one does pay attention to current events. While it is fundamentally necessary to take care of oneself and find that peace, it is also important to think beyond oneself to the larger issues at hand and address them accordingly.
Take care.
Earth Day 2018
April 22, 2018
Today is Earth Day. Coincidentally, it is also a nice, spring day. The preceding sentence was included as we have run the weather gamut over the past few weeks. On the day when the above photograph was made, the temperature eventually reached 87 degrees. That seemed to be a bit too much heat coming too soon, especially after days when the temperatures maxed-out in the 40s and 50s.
The following day presented entirely different conditions, as displayed above and below:
The much cooler temperatures brought on the fog and an eventual torrent of rain and wind. Morgan Run once again overran its banks.
A couple of weekends ago was spent in Ithaca, New York…
where the morning temps were about 22 degrees-that adequately preserved the snow that had fallen the day before.
The theme of this year's Earth Day is to call an end to plastic pollution-more can be read about that here, and doing so is an important initiative. Indeed, a drive through the mountains of Pennsylvania yesterday showed many out collecting trash along the roadways. At the same time, Earth Day is also an auspicious day in which to be reminded of the need to keep a focus on the larger issue of climate change, which is actually the reason for the weather-related photographs in this post. Indeed, last year set a record for weather-related losses as per this report from NOAA. Yes, reducing one's individual impact on the environ is a benefit and is to be encouraged. Taking the time to collect the detritus left by others is certainly helpful. However, the intersection of politics, pollution, and climate change can not be ignored and are addressed in this article about the E.P.A. under Scott Pruitt.
One day is not enough.
Take care.
Hard Rain
April 16, 2018
The storm that battered the Mid-West with snow hammered the Mid-Atlantic with a great deal of rain last night.
One thing about the weather and living on the East Coast: if you listen to weather forecasts and the West is getting some action…
often waiting a day or so brings the pattern home.
Take care.
Black Ice
April 10, 2018
This is an intriguing article regarding an encounter with black ice-it is a highly recommended read. The author combines the personal narrative with a bit of science to explain both aspects of the experience. For more about the flexibility of time perception, this is also highly recommended.
Part of what made this such a good read was having done so after completing a multiple hundred mile drive in a blowing snow. While no ice was encountered, black or otherwise, it certainly added a bit context to the article. In addition, many years ago when driving in an ice storm, my truck kept going straight while the road veered left at the bottom of a steep hill. Off the road we went into a gully completing what became known as "the muddy hole incident". Fortunately, no one was injured.
Oh, there was a snow squall this morning as well.
Take care.
April 4, 2018
Practitioners of meditation are encouraged to enter a state of calm by focusing on the slow inhalation/exhalation cycle of breathing when being still. Focusing on one's steps is a way of achieving the same effect when walking. In either case, especially when new to the practice or when in times of chaos, it can be difficult to keep the world's clutter at bay. When thoughts arise, and they most certainly do, one method to cope with this neurological noise is to allow them to come and go, to flow if you will, as water does over and between the rocks in a stream.
In turbulent times, that is often much easier said than done. Sometimes there are many, many thoughts that can come in a sequence, which tends to interrupt the zen one desires. On other occasions, it may be one persistent thought that keeps a steady buzz.
Practice and effort, though, brings rewards when the sense of calm is achieved.
It also helps to visit places like those imaged here. A pleasant state of stillness is possible by closing the eyes, allowing the muscles to relax, the breathing to slow, and just listening to the water run.
Take care.
April 2, 2018
One of the issues with abstract photography is determining exactly what is being viewed.
Is the above a photograph of wispy clouds in the sky or the ripples of water in a running stream?
Does it matter?
Take care.