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Within the labor force in the US, and to a lesser degree the world, there is a confluence of circumstances that cannot be ignored by C-Level leadership, and not relegated solely to the role of HR leaders: a shrinking workforce in key skill sets and demographics, and a decreasing average employee tenure.
One set of circumstances is a cultural shift in employee engagement and loyalty (I shared some thoughts on this on LI and below). While many factors are affecting this and it is unlikely that these circumstances will change in the near future, the reality is that this environment has been created by a cultural shift, and therefore, can plausibly be impacted and redirected by focused efforts to change the culture.
The second set of circumstances, unfortunately, is in fact a fixed issue. According to the US Census, between 2000 and 2020, the population of 35-44 year old employees in the US will decline by 10%- a category that has traditionally been relied on for management and leadership development and succession planning. In the age groups of 15-34 and 45-55, population growth is around 5%, while the experienced end of the spectrum, ages 55-64 is growing by 73%. It's important to note that this general change in the age of the working population is happening in major economies around the world.*
When strategic leaders look at the convergence of these two major changes in the workforce- while considering that unemployment for critical positions and key skill sets normally fall between 0.0 and 3.0%*- it's clear that there's a need to change how organizations plan for and manage talent and the workforce in general.
So… explaining the problem is the easy part. Organizations that are successful in the coming decades, will be those who confront these realities head on, and devise innovative solutions to managing the Talent Lifecycle as it pertains to candidates, new hires, employees, and exiting employees.
Here are my thoughts on the issues facing career mobility, copied from a post I shared on the Employer Branding Group in Linkedin:
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics has been running a longitudinal study since 1979 to look at Number of Jobs Held and Duration of Employment, and your estimates are very accurate. 18-46 year old Americans have an average of 11+ jobs during that time, changing jobs just about every two and a half years. Extrapolated out, it's safe to estimate that across an employee's career, they will average around 3.5 years per stop.
Great question, though, on the why, and something I've researched heavily. The core factors are pretty evident, and I think have been stated above- lack of pensions combined with portability of 401k plans, increased rate of organizational mergers and acquisitions, and a greater economic uncertainty and lack of stability.
The factors have changed the way we view careers and how we identify paths to success, particularly for the younger workforce. In my parents day, if you switched jobs 4 times in 10 years, there would be concern about your commitment and consistency. Now, if a candidate has only held one job in 10 years, there's questions about this persons willingness or desire to grow and challenge themselves.
With career mobility no longer frowned upon, and in many cases expected, employees see greater and faster opportunity for promotion and growth through employer change, rather than by staying with their current job. Another factor has been suggested as well, with respect to ownership/leadership expectations.
Changes to the transactional mechanisms and the opening of global markets has lead to greater volatility in stock markets, and with the increase in the rate at which stock value and targets affect corporate compensation, public companies are not only more willing, but also incentivized to "right-size" their workforce more quickly to maintain or achieve those targets. This has impacted worker's expectation of loyalty from their employer, thus changing their feelings of loyalty to their employer. This is also impacting the business practices of private companies looking forward to IPO's.
Again, many have written- there are many factors affecting this, and none of which appear to be changing soon. So, the question for employers and recruiters, is how to you attract, select, hire, and manage employees within this landscape. Here are a few thoughts:
Attracting – leverage employer brand related to tenured employee stories, career paths, and long term outlook of the organization to attract people who are looking for those qualities.
Selecting- provide clear career path and specific long-term compensation roadmaps to help candidates envision a long term career with your company from the interview stage. Also, talk with candidates about culture and fit and how those factors impact long-term success for your workforce- this can help weed out those who don't feel they are a good fit.
Hiring- ensure that your employer brand is both genuine and unique, then communicate and live the brand throughout the onboarding process. Ensure that your new hires experience the workforce as you have illustrated it during pre-hire discussions.
Managing- be aware of the career engagement arc, and implement processes to continue to challenge, reward, and respect your employees appropriately to different stages of their employment with you.
*From Tom Casey, Tim Donahue, and Eric Seubert in their book, Talent Readiness, The Future is Now.


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It is often helpful to put faces with names and their stories to the donors that help them. See how Vickie's Angel Foundation and your support have impacted the lives of our families.
We express our gratitude to the family stories found here. It is a great thing to humble oneself and share a personal story that may be difficult to write. But, through these words, you'll find the reasons our organization exists and why it's so important for you to reach out to those we serve, reach into your heart and extend a helping hand up.
To those we help...
Please know that we understand pride can cause one to be reluctant to reach out and accept assistance. Also know that we are a big family where faith, hope and love reside. Let those who have walked similar, yet unique journeys of their own, speak to you through their stories.
Hi, my name is Donna and I am 45-years-old. I am a widow and on the anniversary date of my husband's death I was told that I had breast cancer. The day before my 45th birthday I lost my right breast. I am alone, my family lives over an hour away. I have 2 children, both in the United States Air Force, one in Italy and one in Germany. I haven't seen either child for almost three years now, so going through this alone was so terribly scary. I do have one best friend that stood by me daily and other friends that said many prayers for me, but Mickey he is the best.
Vickie's Angel Walk took care of my rent and my medical insurance at work so I could continue treatment. That is what Vickie's Angel Walk is all about--helping to take those worries away so that you can focus on your health.
It is now 8 months later since the surgery and I am back to work and handling almost every- thing on my own again. It is tough, very tough.
Vickie's Angel Walk is definitely an organization that is heaven sent. You can see GOD's work being done everyday when they help individuals like myself. You can see how much Mickey adored Vickie through this work that he does in her honor. Bless You Mickey and all of Vickie's Angels, you are truly ANGELS.
Mickey and Staff,
A year ago when all of my "bad luck" started with my back and neck injury, being let go from work and losing my medical insurance. Doctors turned me away from much needed medical help. My only thoughts were "nobody cares" just when I thought things were going to get better I find a lump on my throat and the doctor tells me I have thyroid cancer, that was my past year 2009-present. Looking back I can say it was the worst year of my life but at the same time the best year of my lfie simple because I found Jesus and now have a solid relationship with him. Finding Vickie's Angel Walk was his work to show me I was wrong, he cares and you care. My final pathology report came back benign and I believe the Lord is going to somehow help me with the expense fo the surgery. Words can't express my appreciation. This help allows me to get a jump start on my debt.
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Dear Mickey,
I wanted to take the time finally to say Thank You for all you help. Since my diagnosis in March of 2009 of Breast cancer you have been right there with me with encouraging words and finanical help. I could have never done this alone. God is an awesome God. But it is an extra plus to have friends like you. I also wanted to thank you and your helpers at Christmas with the Christmas gifts you gave us. They were such a help and made our Christmas a lot merrier. Today I am going back for out patient surgery to start of my reconstruction. I will only be out of work for two(2) weeks and back to work. This has been a long journey which soon will be over. I have started working a part time job along with my full time during the day. To start to pay some bills. I am still Herceptin for about seven (7) more months. The Taxoxifen for two(2) years. I still get tired but push forward to live my life to the fullest, for myself and my kids. When you are single Mom is not a lot if time to rest. I love my children with all my heart and I believe they have kept me pushing to the end. Thanks again for all your help and support.
Dear Mickey and the other angels,
We would like to thank you for helping us get through a very difficult time by providing support and assistance. Though we have not met yet, we feel very fortunate to know that we will soon be able to! Your organization is absolutely wonderful and unique in it's mission. We are so grateful to have come into contact with you. We really feel that your group indentifies with and understands our situation. We are so fortunate to have found you. THANK YOU ALL SO SO MUCH FOR YOUR SEFLESS KINDNESS AND CONCERN FOR OUR STRUGGLE. We can't wait to meet you. Thank you for helping us with groceries and the expense of the baby supplies, and with help with our rent. Thank you for making this awful situation a little less awful. God bless all of you!
Dear Mickey and the Angels, Hello! We are writing to thank you for the wonderful help and concern and the kindness you continue to extend to us during this time! We were not very prepared to face this. We're so grateful that you paid our rent for us, allowing us to free up some room for the daunting medical bills. We've got a long road ahead still. We also very much appreciate the Giant gift cards. We are down to one income now which makes it diffucult to get the things we need. This has been a fantastic help with the baby as he needs specific formula and such and is unable to compromise like we are. thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

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(BPT) - When it comes to planning for college, most parents are sure of just two things: They want their child to get a college degree, and they'll need a smart savings plan in place to ensure college expenses are covered. For the 2009-2010 academic year, tuition, room and board at a private four-year college topped $32,000 per year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. In 1980, that figure was just $5,594 per year. And even though college expenses were significantly lower for previous generations, many report they are still burdened by lingering debt. In fact, a recent survey, released by TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation, found that among the parents of Generation Z (who range from ages 13 to 22), 58 percent say they took out student loans to fund their own college education, and, of those, 43 percent report they are still repaying those loans. Considering their parents' struggles with college debt, it comes as no surprise that Gen Z is eager to ensure they graduate with as little debt as possible. Among this group of young adults, 39 percent cited that paying for college was a top concern, while another 39 percent said they were also concerned about having a large student loan balance. "Increased tuition costs and a bleak job outlook may be cause for concern for today's young adults and their parents, but being proactive and coming up with a savings strategy early can help ease these financial anxieties and better prepare them for the future," says Carrie Braxdale, managing director of investor services for TD Ameritrade, Inc., a broker-dealer subsidiary of TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation. Braxdale recommends parents and young adults work together to start planning and saving for higher education as soon as possible. "It's never too early - or too late," says Braxdale. "For example, a 529 college savings plan can be opened as soon as a child has a Social Security number, and contributions to that fund can be made every year until the child goes to college." The following tips are for families gearing up for college: 1. Calculate the costs While a quick online search can give families an idea of college expenses, predicting future costs can be a bit more challenging. There are a number of free online resources available that can help parents and teens estimate how much they'll need to save for college so they can get a solid plan in place. 2. Explore your savings options Parents and teens should work together to research college savings options like 529 college savings plans, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and custodial accounts. Once they decide on a plan that will work for them, the saving can begin. 3. Turn talk into action Once a college savings plan is established, parents and teens should follow through on their planning and make a conscious effort to save. In many cases, regular contributions to savings plans can be made automatically, making the process easier to manage. Once saving has begun, you will have taken steps to pursue your higher education goals.
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- Conventional treatments for cancer—surgery, chemotherapy and radiation—have increased survival rates since the 1970s, but many survivors still do not achieve a normal life span.
- Researchers believe the results would be better if they could recruit a new ally against malignancy: the body's own immune system.
- Over the past decade several attempts to boost the immune response artificially—through vaccination or other drug development—have failed.
- But the tide seems to be changing. A cancer vaccine for treating prostate cancer has been approved, and a new generation of therapeutic cancer vaccines is now being tested.
For decades cancer specialists have offered patients three main therapies: surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. (Some cancer survivors pointedly refer to this harsh trinity as "slash, poison and burn.") Over the years continual refinements in these admittedly blunt instruments have made the more severe side effects increasingly manageable. At the same time, effectiveness has improved markedly. And new, very targeted drugs (Herceptin and Gleevec) have become available for a few specific cancers. All told, the average five-year survival rate for invasive cancers as a group has risen from 50 percent to 66 percent in the past 30-plus years. In spite of these gains, many cancer survivors will not have a normal life span.
Researchers have long suspected that they could add a weapon that would dramatically increase cancer survival rates without producing serious side effects if they could just figure out how to prod the body's own immune system to do a better job of fighting malignancies. But decades of effort met with one failure after another. In the 1980s, for instance, overheated hopes that an immune system molecule called interferon would rouse the body's defenses to cure all or most cancers were dashed after a few more years of research. Today interferon has a place but is not the cure-all once envisioned. By the first decade of this century a great number of clinical trials were being conducted using lots of different types of vaccine-related approaches, but nothing seemed to be working. It was starting to look as though the long-hoped-for general weapon against a broad range of tumors would never materialize.
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The flavors of northern and southern Italy can be tasted from across the Atlantic at Stella D'oro. What seems like an impressive feat is actually quite simple: chef Sammy Cecunjanin just follows his family recipes. Dishes include classic pairings such as rigatoni, sausage, and white wine sauce, as well as heartier eats such as rack of lamb with a cognac sauce roasted into the meat. Unsurprisingly, lobster—which is the East Coast's official regional crustacean—finds its way onto the seafood-heavy menu by way of the lobster-filled ravioli, the lobster and pappardelle, and the lobster tail and linguini.
Millonzi's Bar & Grille serves its elegant take on pizzas, burgers, and other grill food in a cozy West Warwick dining room. Chef Kevin Millonzi—who has overseen catering for presidents, governors, and the kings of various hills—makes recipes such as linguine with house-made basil pomodoro sauce and roasted salmon with scallion aioli. Corn salsa tops pork porterhouses, and grills fire pepperoni and margherita pizzas. Diners can gaze at sports on four televisions, sing karaoke on Friday nights, or play Keno games.
The Bradford first opened its doors 30 years ago as a neighborhood convenience store, supplying the community with groceries, newspapers, and quick lunches of classic Italian-American cuisine. Although the aisles may have disappeared, The Bradford remains dedicated to cozy, homestyle comfort foods that draw inspiration from the Old as well as the New World.
Pasta dishes, oven-crisped pizzas, and pan-seared seafood entrees fill the menu of familiar-sounding meals. The restaurant's chefs import prosciutto and make everything from meatballs to pesto sauce in-house. Dedicated as it is to Italian flavors, The Bradford acknowledges the region's culinary character by incorporating ingredients such as locally grown produce.
The Bradford's ambiance embraces a similarly familiar vibe. Exposed brickwork and high-topped wooden tables create an inviting setting amid the earth-toned walls lined with framed artwork. Pendant lamps and ceiling fans dangle from the high ceilings, ensuring that the warm space remains well-lit and comfortable.
Patriots Diner is a throwback to the 1950s, a time when restaurants and soda fountains served as important hubs of socialization. The menu there deepens nostalgia with dishes that the owners hope emulates the cooking most people grew up with. Under glowing lights like hanging martini glasses, plates brim with juicy burgers, fish and chips, meat loaf, and pork chops. Coffee cups warm hands next to all-day breakfast offerings of omelets and waffles beneath walls decorated with vintage magazine covers and photos of Christopher Columbus' wooden scuba flippers. The restaurant's neon-blue lights are easily seen from the roadside and match the dining room's royal blue booths and chrome-trimmed stools.
Come Along Inn dishes up a comforting menu of sizzling burgers, saucy wings, and sudsy brews in an idyllic neighborhood eatery crowned by a charming vintage neon sign. Slathered in sweet and spicy sauces, a salacious selection of Wicked Good wings slathered with cool dressings ($5.99) glide into mouths as smoothly as a mayonnaise-coated Slip 'n Slide. Accompanied by crispy fries or golden tater tots, the Inn's third-pound burgers include the robust bacon cheeseburger's panoply of bacon, american cheese, and fresh veggies ($5.99) and The 402's mouthwatering medley of mushrooms, grilled onions, bacon, and your choice of cheese ($6.29). Flex your pop-culture prowess through mouthfuls of beer-battered fish and chips ($6.99) at Wednesday–evening trivia contests or warble slurry odes to the restaurant's full-service bar, flat-screen TV, and homespun décor during karaoke on Sunday nights.
L'attitude's expert savory stackers craft an eclectic menu equipped with succulent patties to satisfy the empty space in a bun's life. Flirt with the brandied-pear burger with caramelized walnuts, dried cranberries, and gorgonzola ($10) or chow down on the Berube burger, which banishes hunger pangs and confuses alarm clocks with breakfast fixings such as a fried egg and bacon alongside crispy-onion strings, Vermont-cheddar cheese, and siracha mayonnaise ($10). The Missionary blue-cheese burger pairs the tangy cheese with spicy-Cajun seasoning and sliced red onion ($9.50) and the Bare Naked burger ($8 value) waltzes across palettes in its birthday suit, unrestrained by cumbersome toppings ($.75–$1.25, not included with the Groupon if extra toppings make the value of two burgers more than $20).
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GRAND TRAVERSE -- SwingShift and the Stars is practically in full swing, and although the glitter and lights make for fun events the real reason is to contribute to six local charities. Each week we'll highlight the mission of each of those charities and how you can cheer on the star dancing for them. Pick a favorite charity or donate to all six!
Dr. Jen Klabunde is raising money for No Unwanted Pets, which is a coalition of 3 groups. They emphasize the spaying and neutering of pets to minimize overpopulation. See the full interview for more on the charity and to find out what dance Dr. Klabunde will be doing first.
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Starting in 2014, the Affordable Care Act will extend health coverage to millions of Americans. This will be done, in part, by offering tax credits to help low- and middle-income Americans afford private coverage. These new tax credits, which will offset a portion of the cost of health insurance premiums, will soon become a reality, allowing many previously uninsured Missourians to purchase quality health coverage.
Every state, including Missouri, will have a new health insurance marketplace (also called an exchange) that will make it easier for residents to gain health coverage. Though these new state marketplaces may look different, all of them will help individuals and families find coverage that meets their specific needs. The tax credits will help people who are looking for coverage in their state's marketplace better afford such coverage.
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I've recently launched a website and I need to sign up as many local businesses as I can on it. The website is currently only available for local businesses in Ontario, Canada only. There are a few issues with signing up local businesses on my website (even if it's free to signup):
- Some business owners/managers don't know how to use computers but most of their customers do.
- Some business owners/managers don't want to spend the time to list their products and information on my website but customers don't want to see a bare-bones business profile.
- Some business owners/managers have their own websites and they feel that their own website is sufficient enough for them to get local customers.
The website focuses around local businesses (mainly restaurants and shops) and without local businesses, customers don't see any value to sign up on it. Similarly, without any customers, local businesses don't see any value of signing up either. How can I solve this chicken & egg problem?


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We have visited this property several times, two years or so ago management had changed, this property went down the hill, we visited again few days ago, the previous staff is back and what a change in cleanliness and staff morale. the beach area is clean and well maintained. Juliet and the staff have high spirits, always welcoming. keep up... More
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Mobile devices and mobile internet connections have drastically changed the way organizations engage with the public; the way companies reach their customers; and the way people engage with each other, with culture, and with the economy.
Public Knowledge's Position
Increasingly, people rely on their mobile phones for access to the Internet – this is especially true in minority groups. (See this Pew study [4].) With this in mind, it is absolutely essential for democracy that we have a competitive, innovative wireless mobile market where consumer choice reigns. PK seeks practical solutions to freeing the mobile economy by empowering consumers.
This new area of communication is still a relatively young market, and one that changes quickly. There are a number of relevant issues and barriers that affect innovation and consumer choice in this growing industry.
AT&T/T-Mobile Merger
In March 2011, AT&T announced its intention to acquire T-Mobile USA for a whopping $39 billion. Were the two companies allowed to merge, two companies—Verizon and a post-merger AT&T—would control nearly 80% of the wireless market.
A merger of this scale is simply unthinkable. We know the result of arrangements like this: higher prices and fewer choices, less innovation, and the loss of American jobs. That is why Public Knowledge is strongly opposed to this merger—there are no conditions that could possibly remedy the harmful outcomes.
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Public Airwaves
"Spectrum" is an invisible, natural resource made up of radio waves that technologies like radios, broadcast television, and mobile phones rely on to function.
Opening up these public airwaves for more unlicensed uses and increasing the efficiency of all spectrum uses will greatly benefit competition in wireless broadband, innovation in technology that relies on short-distance radio communication, and even first-responders, like firefighters and ambulances, who rely on immediate radio communication to save lives.
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Freedom to Text
Mobile carriers currently can and do discriminate in who is allowed to send and receive text messages.
Public Knowledge believes that text messaging is an important and rapidly growing medium of free speech in the United States today. Mobile carriers should not be the gatekeepers who decide what speech is allowed and what speech is not, and should not be permitted to leverage their control over this medium to stifle competition.
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Handset Exclusivity
Handset exclusivity is a common practice by mobile cell phone carriers—so common, in fact, that most people may take it for granted. "Handset exclusivity" happens when mobile networks make exclusive, anti-competitive deals with device manufacturers. Think iPhone/AT&T (and now also Verizon), Droid/Verizon, and Palm Pre/Sprint.
This practice not only restricts device manufacturers, but also severely limits consumer choice over devices and providers.
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Objective: Psychiatric rehabilitation is an evidence-based service with the goal of recovery for people with severe mental illness. Psychiatric residents should understand the services and learn the principles of psychiatric rehabilitation. This study assessed whether a 3-month rotation in a psychiatric rehabilitation center changes the competency level of second-year psychiatric residents in evidence-based treatment of severe mental illness.
Methods: The study is a prospective, case-control comparison using the validated Competency Assessment Instrument (CAI), which measures 15 provider competencies critical to recovery, rehabilitation, and empowerment for people with severe mental illness, providing a score for each competency. Participants were second-year psychiatric residents attending a 3-month rotation at the Community Reintegration Program, a psychiatric rehabilitation day program. The authors administered the CAI at the beginning and the end of the residents' 3-month rotation in order to assess change in their competency in psychiatric rehabilitation. The authors also administered the CAI to a comparison group of second-year psychiatric residents who did not rotate through the Community Reintegration Program, and therefore had no formal training in psychiatric rehabilitation.
Results: A 3-month rotation in psychiatric rehabilitation significantly improved residents' competency in the domains of goal functioning, client preferences, holistic approach, skills, and team value relative to nonrotating residents.
Conclusion: A brief community psychiatry rotation in the second year of residency likely improves some skills in the treatment of people with severe mental illness. Future research should evaluate year-long electives and public psychiatry fellowships.
Federal and state governments are calling for recovery-oriented care and psychiatric rehabilitation services for people with severe mental illnesses (1—3). Psychiatric rehabilitation is the field of evidence-based interventions for people with severe mental illness. Recovery refers to the pursuit of a meaningful life despite the persistence of symptoms of severe mental illness. Psychiatric rehabilitation services include Assertive Community Treatment, Supported Employment, and Illness Management and Recovery (4—10). Psychiatric rehabilitation principles include empowerment of people with severe mental illness and optimism.
Psychiatric residents need to learn psychiatric rehabilitation not only for community psychiatry but for any setting in which they see patients with severe mental illness. In 2000, Freeland et al. (11) published a cross-sectional study of psychiatric residents in five Canadian residency programs. They found that residents were interested in community psychiatry, but their career paths were focused on urban hospital-based practice despite economic pressures to practice in the community. Cohen and colleagues (12) published a description of a fourth postgraduate year (PGY-4) required rotation in community psychiatry intended to increase interest and competence in public sector work, psychiatric rehabilitation, and recovery. They found that the PGY-4 psychiatric residents expressed gratification from their experiences. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the number who entered public psychiatry fellowships.
There are no controlled or prospective studies of psychiatric residents' attitudes, skills, or knowledge of the evidence-based treatments for severe mental illness. This study assessed whether a 3-month rotation in a psychiatric rehabilitation center changes the competency level of treating severe mental illness in second-year psychiatric residents relative to their nonrotating peers of the same year.
A case-control study of PGY-2 residents' competencies in the treatment of severe mental illness was conducted at a large multisite residency program. The case residents were the residents who selected a 3-month rotation in community psychiatry at VA Connecticut during their second year. The remaining residents, who had no formal community psychiatry rotation during their second year, comprised the comparison group. The comparison group rotated through 3-month blocks at other sites such as inpatient units in the Veterans Administration (VA), community mental health center, and/or a university hospital during their PGY-2 year. The study was conducted for 3 academic years, 2005—2008, to increase the number of participants.
In order to measure competency in the treatment of severe mental illness, the Competency Assessment Instrument (13) was administered to case and comparison residents by staff not involved in the residents' performance evaluations. Residents were randomly assigned a code which was printed on the questionnaire at baseline and follow-up. In order to facilitate anonymity, all data were entered and analyzed by code and never linked to residents' names.
Case residents completed the Competency Assessment Instrument (CAI) within the first week of their community psychiatry rotation. They completed it again 3 months later in the last week of the rotation. Comparison residents completed the CAI at the beginning of the PGY-2 year and again at the end of the year. The study was approved by the VA and Yale University Human Investigation Committees.
All PGY-2 residents rotating on psychiatry services at the time of the study were invited to participate (N=47). Only residents who completed the baseline and follow-up surveys were included in the analyses of change in competency (n=23).
The community psychiatry rotation at VA Connecticut was offered as an elective to PGY-2 residents. The residents rotated at the Community Reintegration Program, a psychiatric rehabilitation day program, as an equal member of a multidisciplinary team. Each team member was responsible for the holistic care of people on his or her caseload and consulted other specialists on the team, a model which differs from most inpatient units.
One resident rotated through the community psychiatry rotation approximately every 3 months. When clinically appropriate, the resident visited the home and workplace of veterans on his or her caseload. Crisis intervention was also common during the rotation. Residents were encouraged to focus as much on the personal goals of their clients as on symptoms and medication management.
The resident cofacilitated a cognitive therapy group and a second group with an elective topic. The resident also attended a weekly seminar to learn about recovery-oriented care and evidence-based psychiatric rehabilitation services. In order to illustrate these services, the resident spent a morning with each of the following teams: the Intensive Case Management team, the homeless team visiting shelters and streets, and the supported employment team visiting clients at worksites.
In order to measure residents' competency in the treatment of people with severe mental illness, the Competency Assessment Instrument (CAI) was administered. The CAI was developed, validated, and psychometrically tested by Chinman et al. (13). It applies to multiple disciplines and is not designed specifically for psychiatrists. The CAI measures 16 provider competencies critical to recovery, rehabilitation, and empowerment of people with severe and persistent mental illness, providing a score for each competency (Table 1). The survey includes items for attitude, knowledge, and skills. Each of the 16 competencies consists of 2—4 survey items. The numeric response for each survey item is subtracted and divided, according to a formula provided by the CAI key, in order to produce a score between 0 (no competence) and 1 (total competence).
Questions were added for the purposes of this study about demographics, choosing to rotate at the community psychiatry site, future plans to work with people with severe mental illness, and previous experience in treatment and rehabilitation of severe mental illness.
Demographic variables and all competencies at baseline were compared between the two groups of PGY-2 residents by using chi-square test for categorical variables and t tests for continuous variables. Repeated measures analysis was used to determine the significance of improvement from baseline to follow-up on the 16 competencies for the case and comparison residents. Finally, analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare case and comparison resident scores.
A total of 43/47 residents (91% response rate) completed the baseline survey (Table 2). Follow up data were available for 53% residents (n=23/43) who completed both the baseline and the postintervention surveys, with significantly more case residents (n=8/11, 73%) than comparison residents (n=15/32, 47%) completing the survey.
There were no significant differences in baseline competencies between case and comparison residents (Table 3). Most of the 16 CAI competencies scored in mid-range (0.5). However, three of the competencies did not score mid-range: stigma, rehabilitation, and intensive case management. By scoring 0.8 for stigma at baseline, both cases and comparison subjects demonstrated high competency in their understanding and interventions around stigma. They demonstrated a lack of competence in the CAI items psychiatric rehabilitation (0.02) and intensive case management (0.24). (The CAI designates rehabilitation as one competency item, whereas we define rehabilitation in the introduction to encompass all the competencies in the CAI.) The rehabilitation items evaluated how seriously the resident takes a client's personal goals and how much the resident believes the client could and will benefit from rehabilitation services such as work therapy. The intensive case management item questioned how often the resident leaves the office with the client, helps a client find services, and assists clients when denied by agencies.
Participants who completed pre- and postintervention surveys showed significant improvement in three CAI competencies over the course of the PGY-2 year: (a) goal functioning, (b) holistic approach, and (c) family education (Table 4). The goal functioning item included assessing a client's strengths, weaknesses, and level of functioning in relation to a personal goal. The holistic approach item consisted of attitude questions about whether diagnosis predicts the success of rehabilitation, whether the severity of symptoms precludes the ability to work, whether "normal" goals are too stressful for people with severe mental illness, and whether the residents should only talk about symptoms with their clients. The family education item consisted of rating how confident the resident felt in educating families about illness, medication, rehabilitation, and support groups.
Competency in family involvement significantly worsened from the beginning to the end of the year. This item evaluated how often the resident teaches family members about mental illness, gathers information from families, and helps families cope with stress.
Relative to the comparison group, the case residents demonstrated significant improvements in five CAI competencies: (a) goal functioning, (b) client preferences, (c) holistic approach, (d) skills advocacy, and (e) team value (Table 5). Client preferences included attitudinal questions about the value of clients' preferences in the consideration of treatment recommendations and how client empowerment affects functioning. Skills advocacy evaluated how often the residents teach clients decision making, self-advocacy, occupational, and medication-taking skills. The team value item included questions about the value of team meetings and collaboration.
Psychiatric residents in PGY-2 learned important skills for the treatment of people with severe mental illness, even without a community psychiatry rotation. These residents rotated through typical settings: a state mental health facility, a VA, and the university hospital. In these settings, residents cared for many people with severe mental illnesses in inpatient units. This study showed that they learned how to help their patients assess and work toward personal goals (goal functioning), assess functioning independent of the severity of symptoms of mental illness (holistic approach), and educate family members (family education). The finding that residents learned to assist their patients with goals in inpatient settings is encouraging, since patients are often involuntarily admitted and lengths of stay are brief.
The community psychiatry rotation imparted additional skills: the case residents learned even better how to assist clients with their goals (goal functioning) and assess functioning independent of the severity of symptoms of mental illness (holistic approach). Unlike the comparison group, the case residents learned how to identify and respect their clients' preferences (client preferences), a skill difficult to practice on inpatient units since patients are often there due to dangerous choices such as suicide. The case residents also learned how to assist their clients with applying newly learned practical skills (skills advocacy) which the comparison group did not learn. This is a central professional activity of a psychiatric rehabilitation day program, where the case residents rotated.
Finally, the case residents learned to provide services as a coordinated team (team value). In most PGY-2 rotations, the team divided the work by discipline and coordinated their efforts. In the community psychiatry rotation, the resident was responsible for the holistic care of the individual and relied on the team for input and feedback. This competency indicates that the case residents were more likely to include professionals from other agencies, elicit assistance from other team members, have time to coordinate services, and have regular meetings with the team.
The comparison group started the year with mid-range competency in involving families in the care of their clients, but by the end of the year this competency significantly declined. The initial competency may have been inflated since half of the residents based their answers on their PGY-1 experience on an adolescent inpatient unit, where families were more involved than on the adult inpatient units. By the end of the PGY-2 year when they reported involving families less, residents had only rotated in adult inpatient, psychiatric emergency room, or consultation psychiatry.
The community psychiatry rotation did not impart any competency in psychiatric rehabilitation. At baseline, the case residents and comparison residents scored low, as expected, but neither group improved during the course of the year. The low rehabilitation competency score indicates that residents believed that people with severe mental illness have "unrealistic and impractical" goals, and that clients cannot and do not benefit from rehabilitation services. While a 3-month rotation improved their abilities in recognizing and assessing goals, functioning, and preferences in a more holistic approach, their level of optimism for full functioning in the community remained low.
Most likely 3 months in a recovery-oriented community psychiatry setting is not enough time to develop this optimism. Residents may come to the rotation unaware that people with severe mental illness can benefit from psychiatric rehabilitation. They may not see any evidence to the contrary in 3 months because people with severe mental illness usually need extended periods of time to benefit from rehabilitation services. Psychiatric residents probably need more time in this setting to witness improvement in functioning and progress toward goals.
There are several limitations of this pilot study. First, the study enrolled a lower number of residents overall than intended, but trends and significant differences were shown. Future studies need to replicate these initial results with a larger sample and balanced comparisons. Second, there was a low response rate in the comparison group for the follow-up assessment. Third, there is selection bias in that the case residents chose the rotation; however, the difference is not due to interest in a career with severe mental illnesses since both groups reported similar interest at baseline. Fourth, the intervals for the follow-up assessments were shorter for the case residents (3 months) and longer for the comparison residents (12 months). This could have biased the results, but perhaps in favor of the comparison residents because they would have a longer period to learn the skills than the case residents.
Overall, PGY-2 psychiatric residents likely learn important skills for treating people with severe mental illnesses, whether or not they rotate through a community psychiatry rotation. The 3-month community psychiatry rotation, an ostensibly subspecialized rotation, enhances competencies which are valuable for general psychiatric education and mainstream clinical skills. However, it is not sufficient for full competency in providing care to people with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Residents need more than a 3-month rotation in their second year to appreciate the long-term benefits of psychiatric rehabilitation. It is hoped that the last 2 years of residency and public psychiatry fellowships confer full competency, but further research is needed.
At the time of submission, the authors reported no competing interests.
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Only 3 km south of Patong, this beach is famed for its five-kilometre long white beach sand that squeaks under your feet. Mostly single row sunbeds decked along the stretch offer unsurpassed and unblocked views. Turtles are periodic nocturnal visitors to the beach. Recreational activities at this beach include paragliding, windsurfing, snorkeling, and volleyball. Thai Massage and reflexology are also offered on the beach.
Skatīt visas viesnīcas pilsētā Phuket"Great location"
Everything was very good except the room needs updating. Exceptional location.Patiesa Hotels.com viesa atsauksme
"Best location away from noisy patong"
Clean and nice location, enjoyed the breakfast and the pool. Lovely beach BUT no free wifiPatiesa Expedia viesa atsauksme
"Good for families, not a romantic getaway"
The resort was nice, right on the beach & good views from the balcony. The pools and outdoor bar were great and the staff were really friendly, as were the other guests. I wouldn't pick it as a romantic getaway though. The rooms are really noisy, you can hear everything, & I mean everything, that goes on in the rooms either side of you and from the […] hallway. The rooms are very dark so no good if you want to apply make up or are a girly girl who needs to use a mirror to get ready. IzvērstPatiesa Expedia viesa atsauksme
"Wonderful Beachside Location"
We had a 6 night stay last week and found both the Hotel and holiday very good, relaxing and fun. The views from the balconies and pools were fantastic and we would sit for hours enjoying those views with a few cocktails or Chang beer. The location was great on the beach and probably one of the best placed hotels in that area. There are other hotels […] that look lovely and had good reviews, but we chose this because it was directly on the beach and there was no road to walk down, or cross to get to it which is a bonus. The hotel staff were friendly and polite and we would definitely be going back to the Karon Beach Resort the next time we are in Phuket. IzvērstPatiesa Expedia viesa atsauksme
"My review"
We stayed there for 15 nights and everything was absolutely perfect we were happy with everything and the view was breathtakingPatiesa Expedia viesa atsauksme
"A little gem on the beachside"
Great location on the beachside! Pool side overlooks the beach for those that like the sea but not the sand!!! The beachside restaurant was fantastic and the Grilled seafood platter a must!!!!!! Good selection of shops and restaurants in the location. The tour organiser was great and had lots of information available! Request level 2 or 3 as some of […] the ground floor rooms are still recovering from a musty smell but if you kept the aircon on it was fine. I would definitely stay again but would be wary in peak season as the poolside could be very packed! But looks like it would be that way everywhere due to Thailand's popularity!!! I would go back for sure! IzvērstPatiesa Expedia viesa atsauksme
"The perfect getaway"
Helpful, friendly staff, excellent location, great roomsPatiesa Expedia viesa atsauksme
"Great Location on the Beach"
Stayed 2 weeks in May -June 2012 Hotel position was close to shops and restaurants and quieter than Patong which suited us as seniors,We found the shower being over the bath was a steep rise to get in and out,Swimming Pools closed at 7pm should have been open longer as the beach had to much undertow to swim safely this time of the year, Kata Beach is […] a 10 min walk and a better option for swimming. IzvērstPatiesa Expedia viesa atsauksme
"Karon Beach Resort - The only place to stay!"
The hotel was in a fantastic position on Karon Beach. Far enough away to be peaceful but close enough to some great restuarants and shopping. Two Chefs - just up the road... Highly recommended! We will be staying at Karon Beach Resort Again!!!Patiesa Expedia viesa atsauksme
"Amazing hotel"
Excellent location on the beach, staff very friendly and efficient. The only downside was the bar closed at 10.00pm but there were plenty of good bars just outside the hotel.Patiesa Expedia viesa atsauksme
"Highly recommended for all."
This was our first time to Thailand and were not sure what to expect, we are a well traveled couple so can be fussy as to where we stay. We loved this hotel, it was clean, well positioned (right on the beach), quiet but with lots to do as soon as you soon as you walked out the hotel door, the staff were friendly, met lots of lovely people who were also […] staying there and we cant wait to go back. We had breakfast included in the price which was well worth it and there was a good variety of food. The hotel is a little tired however the rooms are roomy with very comfortable beds, and all have a balcony with outdoor seating. All rooms have a great view of the pool and the beach and the wonderful sunset. Food and drinks are a little more expensive than what you can get at the restaurants outside the hotel but still reasonable. When you walk out the hotel doors you have about 50 options of places to eat and drink and also lots of places for massages and shopping. I would highly recommend staying here to anyone. Karon Beach is a lot quieter than Phuket and Patong which is what we like but still lots to do. IzvērstPatiesa Expedia viesa atsauksme
"The best beachfront resort in Karon"
We really enjoyed our stay at Karon Beach Resort. It is the ONLY resort that is actually on the beach, with stunning views of Karon and amazing beach sunsets. The beautiful, friendly & always helpful staff made our stay in Phuket amazing. The rooms are nice but the only downfall is the beds. We booked a king bed but found that they were 2 king singles […] pushed together (as we found them in most rooms after talking with other guests) The buffet breakfast is satisfying with lots of choices. The hotel is in a conveinient location, close to local resturants, markets and well known Patong only a 10min tuk-tuk ride away. I would definetly recommend this hotel to anyone & would also stay there again :) IzvērstPatiesa Expedia viesa atsauksme
"Right on the Beach"
Great location at the end of the beach, very quiet and friendly, attentive staff. Rooms are a little older and whoever designed the bathtub and shower should be shot! But other than that, we're looking forward to staying there again.Patiesa Hotels.com viesa atsauksme
"Karon Beach Resort and Spa-great location."
We stayed for 6 nights in early April. We had a ground floor room which interconnected with our son's room. I would recommend a ground floor room if you have children as it makes it easy to get to the pool and beach. However, try and request a room away from the pool bar and restaurant area as a band plays every night until about 10pm. Annoying if you […] have small children trying to sleep. The food at the restaurant was fantastic-couldn't fault it. Had trouble getting a hot shower at 7am every morning. The breakfast buffet was good-lots of Western and Asian choices. The view from the tables was fantastic-looking over the beach. The pool was small but nice. Only criticism was that there was not a lot of room around the pool for kids to play. The sun loungers took up all the available space. It would have helped if the staff were proactive in roaming the pool and asking for drink/food orders. IzvērstPatiesa Hotels.com viesa atsauksme
"Karon Beach Resort & Spa testimonial"
To my opinion this hotel is perfect for its location though it has a few negative things evluated above in questionnaire. It was my 2-nd stay at this hotel and I think if go to Thai-Phuket I certainly will stop there again. Hope that room maintenance and codition will be renewed to my next visit.Patiesa Hotels.com viesa atsauksme
"Will return"
Everything about the hotel and staff was more than I expected.Patiesa Expedia viesa atsauksme
"Karon Beach Resort"
Location of this hotel is great, you only have to walk down a few steps and you're on the beach. Pool area is located overlooking the beach. Breakfast was ok - great omelette station but would have liked a greater selection of cereals and the option of skim milk or low fat. Staff are very friendly and polite. Shops and restaurants are all in walking […] distance with plenty of taxis and tuk tuks to take you wherever you go. Highly recommend staying at this resort. IzvērstPatiesa Hotels.com viesa atsauksme
"U can't get closer to the beach! Awesome setting!"
You open your bedroom door and the waves are right there. The setting is gorgeous and the people are very friendly and accomodating. The hotel is about 5 - 8 minutes by car or scooter, into Patong. The breakfast was quite good, the pool area very nice and location into Karon and Kata within easy walking distance. Generally a good choice and would stay […] here again. IzvērstPatiesa Hotels.com viesa atsauksme
Great hotel that I would highly recommend. Situated right on the beach front with amazing views of Karon Beach and awesome sunsets from our balcony. Following a flight delay management assisted us in arranging interconnecting rooms on our second day when initially not available and also provided a 'complimentary' birthday cake for a family member. Buffet […] breakfast chef made the best omelet along with many selections from cereals, fruits, pastries and hot foods to choose. Pool has a great swim up bar and beach/pool towels were changed daily. Plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance. Recommend 'The Sorrento' for cheap tasty meals and 'Two Chefs' for a bit more indulgence. Karon Beach is much quieter and less crowded then Patong...exactly what we were after. Only negatives..Wifi needs to be purchased & no spa/hot tub. IzvērstPatiesa Expedia viesa atsauksme
"A great place to stay"
I would definitely recommend Karon Beach Resort to any prospective traveller. Having stayed in Patong on our previous visit we were looking for something a lttle less lively and more relaxing. Karon Beach Resort was well located with lots of lovely restaurants close by. I would recommend Kata beach though as opposed to Karon for swimming, Kata is only […] a short walk from the Resort and is much safer than Karon. Karon beach had strong currents and swimming was not advised there however at Kata, just a little walk away, was much safer. If you wanted to go to Patong it was only about a 10 - 15 minute Tuk Tuk ride, not far at all. IzvērstPatiesa Expedia viesa atsauksme
"Great Location & Good Friendly Staff"
Karon Beach Resort has a Great Location on the Beachfront, but close enough to Shopping, Restaurants & Bars. Great Pool Bar with Cheap Cocktail. Breakfast is Good but The General Dining is ok but nothing too fancy. The Hotel is a bit Outdated and will require some renovations very soon. The Only thing I will say We will be back to This Hotel.Patiesa Expedia viesa atsauksme
"Great Location & Good Friendly Staff"
Karon Beach Resort has a Great Location on the Beachfront, but close enough to Shopping, Restaurants & Bars. Great Pool Bar with Cheap Cocktail. Breakfast is Good but The General Dining is ok but nothing too fancy. The Hotel is a bit Outdated and will require some renovations very soon. The Only thing I will say We will be back to This Hotel.Patiesa Expedia viesa atsauksme
"Karon Beach Hotel Phuket , Thailand"
the location of this hotel is great ..right on the beach and beautiful views of the water.the food is average and rather pricy but there are plenty of good restaurants nearbyPatiesa Hotels.com viesa atsauksme
"beautiful beach"
Having a clear view of the waves from outside our room was wonderful. Karon beach was beautiful and clean with a lovely sunset although the waves were a little strong. As it was the start of the monsoon season, I suppose the currents kept fishes away though we did see baby fish fry at the left corner of the beach. The hotel itself is small, cosy and […] quiet. There were massage ladies at the beach for just S$12/hr though the spa was a little pricey. The room was clean with comfortable beds though our TV did not work. We did not bother calling for repairs - who needs TV with the sea to look at? The breakfast was really good - different fried rice/noodles and patato dishes every day. We booked it early and got a discount so thank you hotels.com. It was worth the price. IzvērstPatiesa Hotels.com viesa atsauksme
"Beautiful Hotel Position"
The hotel is in a beautiful position right on the end of Karon Beach the hotel has two small but adequate pools one that has a swim up bar for anyone that requires one , the beach is only a matter of 20yds from the hotel and the sand is beautiful and soft the.on the beach a small charge was made per day for an umberella and 2 beds. the water is fun […] for good swimmers with the rollers coming in but small children need to be watched in my opinion IzvērstPatiesa Expedia viesa atsauksme
"Good experience overall."
KB Resort has a magnificent location and quite a surprise considering the location on the street and pretty basic reception area. The beach is just a few meters from the rooms. The hotel is quite old and needs some upgrading, but kept very clean with pleasant staff. Disappointed only in being charged 200 baht on check-out for taking a laundry bag from […] the room. In most hotels they are plastic bags and can be taken. This one was some type of cloth material that wud cost not more than 10-20 baht. Considering cost of rooms, it was very petty thing to do!! Our room was obviously checked while having breakfast. Breakfasts were good. Yes, we would stay there again! IzvērstPatiesa Expedia viesa atsauksme
"Good experience overall."
KB Resort has a magnificent location and quite a surprise considering the location on the street and pretty basic reception area. The beach is just a few meters from the rooms. The hotel is quite old and needs some upgrading, but kept very clean with pleasant staff. Disappointed only in being charged 200 baht on check-out for taking a laundry bag from […] the room. In most hotels they are plastic bags and can be taken. This one was some type of cloth material that wud cost not more than 10-20 baht. Considering cost of rooms, it was very petty thing to do!! Our room was obviously checked while having breakfast. Breakfasts were good. Yes, we would stay there again! IzvērstPatiesa Expedia viesa atsauksme
"All of us want to go back"
The location of the hotel is great, beach front, step out the front door and you are in the shops and restaurants, the staff are very friendly and helpfull. Overall I would say this is the best hotel that I have stayed in.Patiesa Expedia viesa atsauksme
近隣にレストラン、コンビニ、ショップ等が多くあり、なおかつホテルの目の前がビーチという好ロケーション。ただやや清潔感には欠けるかも。Patiesa Hotels.com viesa atsauksme
"good location but that is all."
positive: the location. it is one of the only hotels located direct on the beach, and the beach is fantastic. clear blue water, no waves, beautiful white sand and lots of tropical fish. negative - very rude staff. more intersted in talking to each other, playing with the phone. one day I ordered lunch at the pool. it was cleared the next day, a full […] 24 hrs later, full with ants. the receptionist was chewing gum and didn't even great you properly and when I asked for some paper to write down my complaints, she just handed me a piece of paper and didn't even bother to ask what was wrong. - not enough lounges at the pool. you had to be there at 7 am or even earlier to claim your chair and you had to stay there. witnessed many fights at the pool area. - smell in the room. IzvērstPatiesa Expedia viesa atsauksme
カロンビーチで唯一と言って良いビーチ直結のホテルでロケーション抜群でした。また行きたいですね。Patiesa Hotels.com viesa atsauksme
Location is the selling point of this hotel. It is just several steps to the beach. Also it is very easy to find a restaurant near the hotel. One of the disappointing thing is that the hotel did not provide free WiFi. Moreover, the room looked old. It seems the hotel has not renewed for a very long time.Patiesa Hotels.com viesa atsauksme
カロンビーチでホテルの部屋から直ぐ海が見えるのはこのホテルだけであり、これがホテルの評価を引き上げている。ホテルはコンパクトであり、大型のホテルより私は好きです。 ホテルの周りは、レストラン、お土産、コンビニ等があり、ホテルの外で食事、買い物が出来るのが良い。Patiesa Expedia viesa atsauksme
bequem,günstigst gelegen, direkt am meer, sofort im ort und trotzdem ruhige lage.frühstück nicht wirklich dem westlichen standard gerecht, das aber in thailand fast generell so.Patiesa Hotels.com viesa atsauksme
"Dårlig engelsk kunskaper."
Pluss for dette hotellet er beliggenheten. Engelskunskapene for betjeningen var veldig dårlig. Var på dette hotellet i 1998 og 99. Den gang så var alt veldig bra.Patiesa Hotels.com viesa atsauksme
"Отель для семейного отдыха Karon Beach Resort"
Отличный отель для семейного, пляжного отдыха. Удобное месторасположение на первой береговой линии. Сервис соответствует заявленному. Номера не новые, но все с видом на море и в номере есть всё необходимое. Отличный пляж.Patiesa Hotels.com viesa atsauksme
"Flott beliggende sentralt hotell"
Flott beliggenhet på stranden, rett i nærhet av handelssenter/sentrum mellom karonbeach og katabeachPatiesa Hotels.com viesa atsauksme
ロケーション最高!さすがオンザビーチ!!最小限のアメニティと少し古さを感じさせる感はありますが、こじんまりとした感じのホテルなのでそれがかえっていい感じを出してます。宿泊者は欧米人がほとんど。日本人は私たちだけでした。スタッフも気さくでしたw 周りはショップも充実してて便利です。パトンと違い、カロンビーチは何もしないバカンスを楽しむにふさわしいビーチです。Patiesa Hotels.com viesa atsauksme
"la mejor playa"
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"Eneste hotellet som ligger PÅ stranden i karon."
Hadde våre 2 første netter her når vi ankom karon. Flott beliggenhet,men for dyrt..å dette var i lavsesongen.. Hadde det vært en finere pris,så hadde vi kanskje vært dær hele ferien. Så vi endte opp på phuket island view resten av oppholdet,kjempefornøyd med.Patiesa Hotels.com viesa atsauksme
"Mindre resort direkte til Karon Beach"
Nød vores ophold i et deluxe værelse med havudsigt. Resortet er ret lille og det kneb med solsenge til alle gæster. Trods man reklamerer med det er det eneste resort direkte til stranden skulle man betale 100 bath pr. person for en solseng med parasol. Ellers et godt og hyggeligt lille resort med god service og en rimelig god morgenmads buffet. Ligger […] i udkanten af Karon og nærmere i begyndelsen af Kata med butikker og restauranter som vi også brugte under hele vores ophold. Kom lige fra et 4 stjernet resort på Koh Samui og Karon Beach Resort levede ikke helt op til denne standard, men alt i alt et rimeligt godt resort til prisen. IzvērstPatiesa Hotels.com viesa atsauksme
7月のローシーズンに滞在しました。 カロンビーチの南端にホテルがあります。 ホテルのプールのすぐ前がカロンビーチです。 夕焼け空と真っ赤に染まる波打ち際の両方をプールサイドから眺められるホテルはそうそうないと思います。全室オーシャンビューです。 こじんまりとしていますが、それなりにリゾートっぽい雰囲気もあり可愛いホテルです。カロンの南端の繁華街にも近くホテルを出るとレストランやバー、お土産物屋さんなどのお店が沢山あります。 無線LANは有料でした。 朝の食事はビュッフェでまあまあでした。 I stayed in July. Hotel located in southend of Karon Beach. You can see RED sky of Sunset and RED sea shore […] from Hotel Poolside at same time. Very nice. IzvērstPatiesa Expedia viesa atsauksme
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Greece made me feel bad, but I lol'd nonetheless.
I'm Greek, and this is one of the extremely few relevant posts that didn't offend me in the slightest. It's made of pure awesome(and some truth) on that part :P
South Korea... lol...
america.... fat people dont run!
Of course not--we drive through. Walking to get fast food is too much exercise.
only time i walked for fast food is from my car to the order counter... but then again im still a kind of active person i just dont wanna walk 10 miles for food
I like Saudi Arabia best. I wish my beer chased me :-\
I give up. Search women's rights in Saudi Arabia. I'm internet retarded.
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Netherlands is incomplete. They have weed AND Heineken.
Russians is the best haha all the bears need are unicycles
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Acme Theater
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The Acme Theater was built in 1870 as a variety theater called the Union Square Theater. In 1893 Keith and Albee purchased the theater for use as a vaudeville theater. It became a movie house in 1908.
In 1921 the name was changed to the Acme Theater. The Acme closed in 1936.
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A 1908 NYT article names the Keith & Proctor on 23rd Street as being renamed Bijou Dream, not this one.
The 14th Street side of this theatre site is now part of the parcel that includes Circuit City and Virgin Music. Directly behind it, with entrance on Broadway near the corner with 13th Street, is the Regal Union Square multiplex.
I seem to recall there being a really nice Marquee Magazine article on the Union Square back in the 80's.
This site will soon be vacant again due to the closures of Circuit City (last weekend) and Virgin Music (May 31st). Perhaps Regal will expand its adjacent multiplex, whose entrance could easily be moved to the corner of 14th Street and Broadway.
Here's a new link to an aerial view of the remains of the Acme before demolition. 14th Street is at left, and Fourth Avenue above. Property to the west of the Acme had already been demolished: View link
There are some old pictures of the theater as the Union Square here on this web page well as some history: View link
On this day in 1932, the Acme Theatre had a small ad in The New York Times for its current engagement of Fritz Lang's German-made "By Rocket to the Moon," described as even more fantastic and futuristic than the director's "Metropolis." All seats were 15 cents from 9:00am opening until 1:00pm on weekdays. Midnight performances were held on Saturdays.
Sorry! The year of the ad was 1933, not 1932. The movie was originally released in Germany in 1929 as "Frau im Mond" ("Woman in the Moon").
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The Robin Hood Tax Scam Is Back
The Robin Hood Tax, properly called the Tobin Tax, is being resurrected by two Democrats to raise money under the guise of helping to stimulate the economy.
Taxpayers Throttle Back Unions in California
Two California cities, San Jose and San Diego, the tenth- and eighth-largest cities in the country respectively, just voted overwhelmingly in favor of ballot measures to rein in union pensions.
Mandatory Vaccination Battle Heats Up in California
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26 Meetup Groups match "Latin Dance" near Dedham, MA
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Join us and have the time of your life on the Dancefloor. New to Dancing or know someone who is interested? Join us and bring a friend for an introduction to the wonderful world of Ballroom and latin dancing. So get off the couch and come on down to mingle, meet new friends and learn something new! Tell your friends! All are welcome, no partner or previous experience necessary!
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Join us to the best dance & music events throughout Boston, Cambridge & Surrounding Cities. If you want to learn the best Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Puertorican Bomba, Cuban Rumba & even Latin Dance Workouts & Modern Dance, this is the group to join! For more than 20 years, our fun & friendly members have helped thousands of people of all ages to learn how to dance, and have FUN doing it!!! Join us for FREE!!! Get VIP discounts to events! Bring your family & friends! Share the joy of dance! Webs …
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Ballroom dancing one Sunday a month at Nature's Classroom Hilltop Lodge. Great views of the grounds of Nature's Classroom and sunsets while dancing to your favorite Ballroom, Latin, Swings and Hustle tunes.
This meetup is organized to help educate the public and increase awareness of the many positive physical, mental and social benefits of Ballroom Dancing. Dancing is the perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation. Health Benefits of Dancing: (Boost Memory, Improve Flexibility, Reduce Stress, Diminish Depression, Help Your Heart, Lose Weight, Balance Better, Increase Energy, Make Friends) Ballroom Dancing is a great way for people of all ages to get in sha …
This group is for anyone interested in Latin Dance Styles -Salsa On1, New York Salsa On2, Bachata, Cha-Cha-Cha, Merengue and many more. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged. I started this group to create an easy way to announce socials, events, and workshops so no one has to miss out because they don't want to go alone. In additional to meeting at local venues to enjoy the Latin Dance World; on the first Saturday of every month we can meet at Rumba Y Timbal for their monthly social as we …
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No partner required. Lots of friendly people to dance with. Make new friends and learn new steps. The fun starts here!
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Do you LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Dancing With The Stars? ...well here's your chance to learn the same steps they do while you have a blast AND get in the best shape of your life! Dances include: the Rockstar Rumba, the Hottie Hustle, the Jumpin' Jive, the Sultry Salsa, the Diva Disco, the Cutie-Pie Quick Step, the Miami Mambo, the Crazy Cha-Cha, the Tasty Tango and the Spicy Samba! These classes are structured like an aerobics class so NO PARTNER OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED AND DROP-INS WELCOME! Be prepared t …
Do you wanna: Get fit? Have more fun? Make some new friends? Dance, Dance, Dance?! ...then you need to JOIN OUR GROUP! :) Whether at one of our regularly scheduled classes or one of our many fabulous special events, just one try and you'll see what makes our classes different! Open to complete Newbies as well as seasoned Zumbaholics or just people who like to be in a great up-lifting environment and have F-U-N, this group is for all ages and abilities. If you're looking for a way to lose weight …
Let's get together for some dancing. Same-sex couples, Reverse role couples or traditional couples are welcome. The group will meet up for learning ballroom dancing. There will be social dancing through New England at LGBT events and places for dancing. Get to know each other, make new friends, create networking.
Are you looking for a new activity where you can combine exercise with meeting new people? Are you a fan of Dancing with the Stars and been curious about ballroom and latin dance? Have you always wanted to dance but didn't have a partner? Meet other newcomers to ballroom dance in a beginner class taught by a professional dancer in a casual environment. Build networks and friendships over a foxtrot or salsa! In this class, we will teach basic movements of a variety of dances. No prior experience …
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We are a group for people who like music, fun, and dancing (or think they may like dancing of all kinds and we want to attend music and dance activities all over the south shore. From live bands to line dancing to swing to salsa to waltz, tango, and more... if there is a music or dance event, we want to go! We do not have an age range because dancing is universal!
We are all about fusion of ethnic/urban dance styles from various parts of the world: Bollywood, Hip Hop, Latin, and more! We are individuals and teams passionate about spreading the joy and benefits of dance, along with the messages of greater good organizations committed to sustainable community change and development.
Ever wonder why it takes 2 to tango? Come find out in this exciting meetup group. We bring you to Boston's best dance studio for Tango through Introductory classes followed by general dancing. In between the class and the dance we mingle with a FREE cup of coffee downstairs, courtesy of Cafe Tango. No Partner is necessary! singles & mixed/same gender couples welcome. The fee is for studio rental and it is modest. JOIN US!
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Any level Latin, beginner and intermediate or pro level dancers meet up for a few hours on Saturdays to practice and play. Hope to see new faces on a dance floor
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This Group is all about dancing, being social, and having FUN! The mission: Help everyone feel the joy of salsa dancing, learn a few cool moves along the way, and provide a group environment for everyone to feel more confident about their dancing. Two left feet? No problem! Practice makes perfect - Just join us and DANCE DANCE DANCE. You WILL get it if you KEEP trying. Expert dancer? Welcome to the group! - We look forward to showing you a few challenging choreographies with flashy footwork. Do …
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Welcome to the hottest Boston Meet Up Group! My name is Lee "El Gringuito." I am the founder of BachataMeetUp.com the World's largest Bachata Meet Up Group! My goal is to spread Bachata across the US and around the world. Get ready for hot Bachata lessons, workshops and parties. Lets grow Bachata together and make this Meet Up Caliente, Hot Hot Hot! We hope to see you at our next event. As a member we will secure discounts and VIP status. As our group grows we will be able to offer more and m …
Zumba Fitness is designed for everyone - every shape and age - all exercisers from beginner to advanced. Anyone can have fun in a Zumba class and everyone is welcome! Come enjoy the benefits of an exciting cardio dance based workout with sculpting and toning exercises. Zumba with Bridget is so much fun, you'll enjoy sticking with it even after you get the results you want. That's why they say... "Ditch the workout. Join the Party!" Come burn some calories, melt away the unwanted pounds and get e …
This is a group for those who like to dance to music and want to become more fit while connecting to their own body's way of moving. We dance to lively music while working our muscles, lubricating our joints and kicking up our heels. Are you interested in a movement practice that will not only motivate you to feel good about your body but is hands down, FUN? The Nia Technique is just that. A combination of dance, martial arts, yoga and healing arts. It is adaptable for all fitness abilities. Thi …
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This is a great opportunity to meet nice people from the Brazilian community in the Greater Boston Area, to go dancing and join a lot of Brazilian and Latin cultural events!
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This group is for dance enthusiasts, dancers, students, teachers and basically everyone that has SOMETHING to do with dance. Boston Dance Alliance is an organization that represents dance in the Greater Boston area. That means we have concert listings, classes, workshops, participatory dance listings (salsa, swing, etc.).
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Hi, thank you for your interest in the "Carpe Diem Club". I chose this name as it means "Enjoy The Day". The phrase comes from Latin poet Horace (65BC - 8BC). "Carpe" means to 'pluck' and "Diem" means 'day'. So "Pluck the day..for it is ripe." This club may turn a ho-hum day into a memorable one, a chance to make new friends, network a business, tell others about your experiences, and just, well, enjoy friendly company. Events can be as simple as a morning coffee get-together, meeting for live m …
If you've been searching for a High Energy Class with Pulsating Music, and Funky Dance Moves… THIS IS THE ZUMBA CLASS YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR!!!!!! You'll sweat & groove to the beat for an exhilarating 60 minutes and leave fitter, happier, and healthier. You'll learn Latin moves like: Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha, Samba, and Cumbia. You'll also learn International dances like: Bhangra, and Reggaeton. One of Boston's Best Zumba Studios by CBS Local Boston! Voted as BEST 2012 Zumba Class by Boston A-L …
Zumba® Fitness is a dance fitness program featuring Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves that create such a great atmosphere that you are bound to get hooked after your first class! It is an exhilarating hour of energizing, calorie burning, body sculpting, bootie shaking fun. You might even forget that you are working out! Different dance styles include: salsa, mambo, rumba, merengue, hip hop, flamenco and more! The class is designed for everyone from beginners to seasoned dancers. Everyone ju …
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We love the food and ambiance of Latin America! Great food, wonderful music, friends and family. We would like to share these with others at informal get togethers and Meetups to eat, chat, dance, and laugh together!
Yoga with Tobi – The Magical Path to Feeling Good! My hips! My hips! My hips! Our hips represent moving forward in life! When your hips feel good (as in you don't notice them) you're "moving in the right direction". When they hurt, your energy is stuck somewhere! What hurts you? Whether it's your shoulders, neck or lower back, somewhere there's "stuck energy" and not amazingly but certainly always your aches and pains ease or disappear by the end of "Yoga with Tobi" Why? Because Yoga is Ma …
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This is a group for all Dominican professionals who live or work in the Greater Boston area. Boston is a very vibrant city that has a lot to offer and enjoy. However, with our busy schedules it is sometimes difficult to find the time to meet new people, let alone others like-minded Dominican professionals, in this city. This group's mission is to get a well-educated and diverse group of Dominicans together to build long lasting friendships the way our Dominican parents taught us, through social …
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It is almost a week till Easter, and I wanted to share another craft project you can create. Now I know many of you are mainly decorating Easter eggs, but try creating something to hold your eggs in. Easter egg hunts are made more fun with this adorable crate for storing your finds. I love this recycled daisy egg carton. Kirsten Jones designed this project. It is a great craft for beginners, and one your kids can definitely help create. See below for all the supplies you will need, and the instructions.
PLAID Supplies
· FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Belle Blush, 2 oz.
· FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Hologram, 2 oz.
· FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Jamaican Sea, 2 oz.
· FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Soft Apple, 2 oz.
· FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz.
· FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz.
Other Supplies
Paper egg carton- ½ dozen Burlap- 1 ½ x 10" Gift tag Jute ribbon #6 Flat paintbrush Liner brush #4 Round brush Scissors Hot glue
1. Paint burlap piece with Soft Apple. Let dry. Using liner brush and Licorice write ' Happy Easter '. Let dry.
2. Using #4 round brush, paint daisies with Wicker white, let dry. Dot centers of flower with Belle Blush and brush handle. Let dry.
3. Paint each flower with Hologram glitter. Let Dry.
3. Glue burlap to top of egg carton as shown.
4. Paint gift tag Jamaican Sea, let dry. Paint bunny as shown, referring to photo for guide.
5. Tie to carton as shown.
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