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Background: The Residency Review Committee (RRC) for Psychiatry of the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) now requires that all psychiatric residency programs demonstrate competency for all psychiatric residents in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). Objective: To increase awareness about specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to perform competent CBT, optimal teaching methods available to insure competency, and valid assessment tools and resources available to training programs. Methods: Literature review and discussion of common features of successful training programs. Results and Conclusions: Training programs have resources and standardized methods of training, supervision, and assessment available to help residents meet the ACGME mandated competency requirements in CBT.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment with a comprehensive theory of psychopathology and personality and specific models for various disorders. The therapy requires an empathic, active clinician, who collaborates with patients in order to define specific treatment goals. Sessions are structured with the purpose of reducing symptoms and learning disorder-specific cognitive and behavioral skills. Cognitive therapy has been found to be effective in working with individuals, groups, couples, and families (1).
Although CBT was initially developed as a treatment for depression, it has been adapted for a wide range of psychiatric disorders and continues to be distinguished by substantial empirical support for its effectiveness in more than 325 outcome trials (2,3). This treatment approach has a long history of standardizing methods for therapist training, supervision, and assessment (4,5). Treatment manuals for the use of CBT in major psychiatric disorders have been developed, validated, and published (6—19).
The purpose of this article is to provide training directors with the critical elements necessary for teaching psychiatry residents about CBT, methods for assessing the skills necessary to perform competent CBT, and resources available for developing robust CBT training programs for residents.
To obtain basic competency in cognitive therapy, residents must be able to do the following:
Certain basic values and attitudes are important in becoming proficient in cognitive therapy and achieving competency. Cognitive therapists place a high priority on helping patients reduce symptoms quickly. They demonstrate the characteristics of any good therapist: genuine empathy, caring, regard, and accurate understanding. They value a collaborative working relationship and fine-tune their style and the process of therapy to suit individual patients (7). Many of the references that follow this article are beneficial resources for training directors to help residents become skilled practitioners.
Effective, focused CBT training results in improved therapist competence and patient outcomes (21,22,23). For adequate training to occur, a substantial period of theoretical (didactic) training and supervised clinical experience is needed. Because studies vary with respect to the sophistication and prior therapy experience of trainees, it is difficult to directly generalize to the education of psychiatric residents. Most studies of advanced trainees emphasize a minimum of 6 months (24—30 hours) of didactic lecture, along with at least 2 hours per week of clinical work with patients and 2 hours per week of supervision for a 6- to 12-month period of time (21,24,25,26). Brief training carries the danger of inadequately preparing trainees. One study found that trainees overestimated their knowledge and competence in CBT when training length was insufficient to produce competence (26).
Competence in CBT involves both adherence to the model as well as skillful application of treatment methods in caring for patients. Therefore, residents first should be taught general psychotherapy skills (27), then the model of cognitive psychopathology and conceptualization, and finally the tools and techniques of treatment, including guided discovery, Socratic questioning, collaborative empiricism, and behavioral techniques (28). Case conceptualization is a key part of the educational process (29,30). Focused and sufficient supervised, clinical practice must accompany teaching, since knowledge without application rarely changes skill development (31). Application of the treatment techniques without conceptualization furthers the misconception of CBT as a "bag of tricks" (29) or a rigid, manual-driven approach suitable only for a very narrow group of patients.
Training can also be enhanced by self-practice and self-reflection (32). When residents use CBT tools and techniques on themselves, they develop a more complete understanding of implementation and motivational strategies. When residents are successful in reducing anxiety or solving problems, they become more enthusiastic in recommending CBT techniques to their patients. Practicing with their own thought records, activity schedules, and data logs help residents increase their self-knowledge, and thereby, increase internal reflection about therapeutic conceptualization, progress, and outcome.
Role playing and observation of master clinicians performing therapy via audiotape, videotape, or live patient interviews are also crucial methods of educating residents. The most effective teaching process involves using the techniques of the treatment—that is, an active, collaborative instructor who uses an agenda, guided discovery, feedback, and homework to help residents attain proficiency.
The need for systematic and thorough training for residents in CBT is underscored by the ACGME competency requirements. One danger of proposing this requirement, however, is that residents who are graduated as competent practitioners may actually be inadequately prepared, unless they are involved in robust CBT training programs with close supervision and assessment. Training programs must adequately supervise written examples of case conceptualization and treatment planning and carefully evaluate audio or video tapes of residents' sessions with patients. Such evaluation should include, at a minimum, an assessment of how well the resident maintains a collaborative therapeutic relationship, sets a satisfactory agenda, develops an efficient and effective cognitive or behavioral intervention within the session, summarizes, obtains and addresses feedback, and assigns relevant homework (33).
There are several different assessment tools available for evaluating the performance of residents who are learning cognitive therapy. We describe four of these measures here: The Cognitive Therapy Scale (34,35,36), The Academy of Cognitive Therapy Case Formulation Rating (37), The Cognitive Therapy Awareness Scale (38), and the Cognitive Therapy Supervision Checklist (39). Each of these tools has unique features that can assist educators in assessing the knowledge and skills of psychiatry residents.
The Cognitive Therapy Scale (CTS) (34,35,36) has been the standard measure of competence in cognitive therapy for more than 20 years. This scale is used widely in training programs in cognitive therapy as a structured method of rating therapy sessions and providing feedback. It is also used extensively in cognitive therapy outcome studies to measure the competence of research therapists. The Academy of Cognitive Therapy, a multidisciplinary certifying organization, uses the CTS as a primary measure for certifying clinicians in cognitive therapy.
The Cognitive Therapy Scale has 11 items divided into two domains: General Therapeutic Skills (e.g., agenda setting, interpersonal effectiveness, collaboration); Conceptualization, Strategy, and Technique (e.g., guided discovery, focusing on key cognitions and behaviors, strategy for change, and homework). Each item is rated on a 0—6 scale. The highest possible score on the CTS is 66. A score of 40 is the usual cutoff for defining competency for cognitive therapists who participate in outcome research studies, and the passing score for certification by the Academy of Cognitive Therapy is 40. In our training programs we have found that the CTS is most useful as a tool for giving residents specific instruction in the key elements of effective cognitive therapy sessions. The actual numerical score is of less value than detailed feedback on performance in each of the rating categories. However, we generally recommend that residents score at least 40 on one or more CTS ratings before completing their training in CBT.
The Cognitive Formulation Rating Scale (CFRS) was developed by the Academy of Cognitive Therapy as a method of assessing a clinician's ability to conceptualize a case based on the cognitive behavioral model and to plan treatment. Ratings on the CFRS are conducted in three main areas: Case History (2 items), Case Formulation (5 items), and Treatment Plan and Course of Therapy (5 items). Each item is rated on a 3-point scale (0 = not present, 1 = present but inadequate, 2 = present and adequate).
In the Formulation section of the CFRS, clinicians are asked to describe precipitants of the disorder, current cognitions and behaviors that are contributing to the problem, developmental considerations in symptom production, the patient's strengths and assets, and a summary of the case conceptualization. The treatment plan and course of therapy include ratings on items such as treatment goals, interventions planned and practiced, and how the clinician approached obstacles to the treatment plan. The Academy of Cognitive Therapy criterion for a passing score on the CFRS is 20 out of 24 total possible points. We have been using this case formulation write-up format in our cognitive therapy training programs and have found that residents usually appreciate the structured methods, examples, and feedback that this system provides. We have found that most residents are able to attain a score of 20 on the CFRS after completing a basic didactic course of 16—20 hours and treating 2—5 patients with CBT.
The Cognitive Therapy Awareness Scale (CTAS) (38) was originally designed as a method of measuring the acquisition of basic knowledge of cognitive therapy concepts and methods in patients who are being treated with this approach. However, it is also being used in residency training programs as a standardized pre- and postmeasure for changes in knowledge associated with participation in cognitive therapy courses. The CTAS has 40 true/ false questions on topics such as definitions of automatic thoughts and schemas; description of thought records, activity schedules, and other commonly used treatment methods; and identification of maladaptive thinking in case illustrations.
The maximum score on the CTAS is 40. A score of about 20 would be expected if one knew nothing about cognitive therapy. A study of 96 patients who used a computer program to help them learn cognitive therapy skills found an increase from a mean score of 24.2 before using the software to 32.5 after completing the computer training (38). The CTAS has not been studied systematically in psychiatry training programs. However, our experience to date indicates that residents typically have mean CTAS scores in the mid-20s to lower 30s before starting formal training in cognitive therapy. Most residents have a substantially higher CTAS score after completing a comprehensive course in cognitive behavior theory and methods.
The fourth assessment tool, the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Supervision Checklist (39), can be used to track resident progress in achieving specific competencies. As with the other measures, the CBT Supervision Checklist serves its most important function in coaching residents on the critical elements of effective therapy. It also can serve as a record of the resident's fulfillment of training goals.
The items on the CBT Supervision Checklist are based on those recommended by the AADPRT task force on psychotherapy competencies. They include evaluations of general therapy skills in addition to specific cognitive therapy interventions, such as setting agendas and structuring therapy, modifying automatic thoughts and beliefs, and assigning useful homework.
Sources for the assessment tools described here are (1) Cognitive Therapy Scale and Manual: Academy of Cognitive Therapy Web site (http://academyofct.org); (2) Cognitive Therapy Formulation Rating Scale (plus instructions for developing case conceptualization and an example of a formulation), Academy of Cognitive Therapy Web site; (3) Cognitive Therapy Awareness Scale, Wright et al., 2002 (38); (4) Cognitive Therapy Supervision Checklist—Donna Sudak, M.D. (email@example.com).
The most significant obstacle in teaching residents CBT is a lack of faculty expertise in some academic departments of psychiatry. Psychiatrists are not well represented in specialty organizations that certify CBT competence (ACT, ABPP) and have not traditionally sought further training in this method of psychotherapy, as compared to psychodynamic psychotherapy. There are also fewer specialty training institutes of CBT, as compared to psychoanalysis, which can be used as sources for paid or volunteer faculty.
Programs can creatively increase faculty expertise in several ways:
Providing faculty members with comprehensive training in CBT at a specialized institute (e.g., an extramural fellowship at a recognized institute for cognitive therapy training) for one or two faculty members who can teach both faculty and residents.
Acquiring psychoeducational materials such as videotapes of master therapists, CBT books, and computer programs that teach basic CBT methods (40,41).
Arranging supervision of faculty trainees by telephone or teleconference with experts in CBT.
Coordinating a series of workshops for faculty and residents led by experienced cognitive therapists.
Recruiting trained community practitioners who could serve as paid or volunteer faculty.
Affiliating with university departments of psychology, psychology internships, nursing, social work, or other allied health fields with faculty expertise in CBT. These departments may require some teaching by psychiatrists (i.e., in psychopharmacology) so that a "trade" for faculty time can be made.
Other obstacles to effective training are the faulty beliefs that many residents and faculty have about CBT or psychotherapy in general. These can include beliefs that cognitive therapy is mechanical and suitable only for a narrow range of patients, lacks value for the therapeutic relationship, and discounts any exploration of development in working with patients. Such beliefs can be modified by educating an entire department as well as by adopting an empirical approach to the implementation of the treatment and training. Scheduled departmental conferences and grand rounds focusing on CBT related topics can increase faculty comfort and familiarity with this approach. A commonly related problem is the need to directly address the concern that residents and faculty have about taping sessions. Again, adopting an empirical approach is helpful, as well as teaching residents to evaluate their automatic thoughts, generally about performance or close supervision. Noticeably, the connotation of competency implies the need to directly observe resident performance to ensure skillful application of treatment.
Departments will also need to face the challenge of finding time in the didactic schedule for teaching. The mandate for competency will assist program directors in this regard, but it is preferable to do so without infringing on other didactic requirements. Additionally, residents commonly believe that there are few or no suitable CBT patients in the available resident outpatient caseload. A number of approaches can be helpful in this situation. First, the resident didactic training can emphasize working with the patients the resident is most likely to encounter (e.g., CBT for depression, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, or bipolar disorder). Second, CBT does not need to be taught as an exclusively outpatient discipline. Many models exist for implementing training in inpatient settings (15,42), with patients with severe mental disorders (8,43,44,45), and medically ill patients (46,47,48). Third, in medication clinics, residents can learn how to use CBT techniques to enhance medication compliance with any patient (8,49). This venue should not take the place of conducting a full course of psychotherapy with other patients, but it has the added advantage of meeting the competency requirement for combined medication and psychotherapy cases. The widespread efficacy of CBT, along with the existence of models for multiple types of patients, allows training directors to be flexible in implementation.
Several specialty organizations exist that can be resources for training directors. The Academy of Cognitive Therapy (www.academyofct.org) is an organization that can provide credentialing, a geographic list of trained practitioners, formats for case write-ups and the CTS and manual via the Internet. The American Board of Professional Psychology (www.ABPP.org) has specific credentialing in behavioral psychology as well as a geographic listing of practitioners. Cognitive therapy institutes in the United States include the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research (www.beckinstitute.org), which has a specific extramural training program for residency training directors and faculty, as well as one for residents. Several other centers offer didactic training and seminars in CT, including the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy (www.sfbacct.com), the Cleveland Center for Cognitive Therapy (www.behavioralhealthassoc.com), the Atlanta Center for Cognitive Therapy (www.cognitiveatlanta.com), and the Center for Cognitive Therapy in Huntington Beach (firstname.lastname@example.com). Videotapes of master cognitive therapists are available from the Beck Institute, and a DVD-ROM multimedia computer program, developed by Drs. Jesse H. Wright, Andrew S. Wright, and Aaron T. Beck, is available from Mindstreet (http://mindstreet.com).
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Survey of Energy Resources 2007
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With its electricity generation currently dependent on nuclear and hydro, Sweden's market for solar energy is negligible. As in Norway and Finland, the main application of PV is in the domestic off-grid sector, where installations are sited in remote cabins, campers, caravans and boats.
According to the IEA (PVPS), installed PV capacity in Sweden at end-2005 amounted to 4 237 kWp, with an annual output of less than 3 GWh during 2005. Of the total capacity, 3 350 kWp (79%) was off-grid domestic, 633 kWp off-grid non-domestic and 254 kWp grid-connected distributed.
From 15 May 2005 to the end of 2007, an investment subsidy of 70% has been made available for the installation of PV systems on public buildings. A cap of 100 million Swedish kronor (approximately € 11 million) applies, corresponding to 2-3 MW of additional PV capacity. This subsidy scheme is reported to have jump-started the Swedish PV market. By the beginning of 2006, one-third of the budget had been applied for, with much interest being shown by the major population centres of Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. As a result of the subsidy, installed PV capacity will jump by 70% by around the end of 2007, and grid-connected building-integrated capacity will increase tenfold.
The market for solar thermal systems has not been strong and by end-2001 it was estimated that a total of 192 157 m2 had been installed, of which 156 522 m2 were flat plate collectors, 1 704 m2 were vacuum collectors and 33 931 m2 were unglazed collectors. The total glazed area of solar thermal collectors in operation in 2005 was 208 000 m2, giving an output capacity of about 146 MWt.

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The New Year is a time to make improvements and expand on the knowledge we gained from the year before. At Animal Humane Society, we're getting a head start on 2009 with the launch of our new website and e-newsletter. They both still have a wealth of information, but with a lot more exciting features.
The web address remains the same. See what's new at www.animalhumanesociety.org.
Donations come into Animal Humane Society in many forms. Monetary gifts, supplies, volunteer time and in-home foster care are just a few of the ways the community shows its support for the work we do. For 14-year-old Molly, supporting our efforts is all in a day's work.
"She's a sweet, caring girl," states her mother Cindy. "She's always thinking about how to make the world a better place for animals."
Her thinking has paid off. Molly has taken on the role of primary caregiver (under her parent's supervision) for the foster kittens they bring into their home. She's proudly taken on the task of feeding each kitten and ensuring they have clean litterboxes. She also, along with her friends and five-year-old sister Mia, helps the kittens develop socialization skills before they come back to AHS for adoption. This is done with countless hours of play time and affection.
For many teens, the work would end there. But Molly wanted to do more. She started saving her allowance to purchase fleece material to make blankets. After a few weeks she saved up enough money to make 30 blankets.
"It was important to her that all foster kittens have a blanket," states her mother. Molly and her family dropped the blankets at AHS Golden Valley the day before Thanksgiving.
Oftentimes, getting to a safe haven is only half the journey for homeless and neglected animals. Contessa, a Labrador retriever at Animal Humane Society's Buffalo facility, can attest to that.
Contessa's stay in Buffalo is just one of many stops she's made on her journey to find a new home. She has spent time at other shelters and has overcome obstacles that you would never imagined she had faced.
When she was brought to AHS, her rear right leg was deformed and she walked with a limp. X-rays were taken that showed she had several healed bone fractures in the leg and her hips. But Contessa isn't one to sit around and lick her wounds. AHS employee Tracie Jacobson got to experience her energy and enthusiasm for life firsthand.
In an effort to get her adopted, Tracie took Contessa to WCCO for a media appearance. As they were leaving the studio, Tracie wasn't able to get Contessa into the kennel in the van the first time. When she tried to take her back out to have another run at it, the two tripped over each other. Contessa landed on her feet while Tracie landed in snow piled around the meters. "Contessa thought that was great," Tracie said. "So she jumped on top of me and started giving me kisses."
Many more kisses are sure to come when Contessa receives her happy ending and gets adopted into a new home. Learn more about her and the hundreds of other animals waiting for new homes this holiday season at each of our five facilities.
Pack the bags of your dog, cat, ferret, rabbit, bird, goldfish —almost any pet, and bring them with you on your… way to vacation.
Now Boarding, a 24-hour pet boarding facility adjacent to the airport, has begun taking reservations. Opening later this month, Now Boarding provides convenient drop-off and access to your terminal. Park your vehicle in their lot and hop on the provided shuttle to catch your plane.
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But it also gives you the opportunity to give back to animals not as lucky as your own. Now Boarding will operate as a for-profit entity with the net proceeds going back to fund the care of the nearly 40,000 homeless and neglected animals taken in each year by Animal Humane Society. For more information and to make your reservation, visit www.nowboardingpets.com.
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U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel 9th District Congressional hopeful Joe Wurzelbacher — aka Joe the Plumber — will be among the candidate speakers at the Ottawa County Republican Women's Club get together on Thursday, May 24. Women, men and teens are welcome to the loft at Mon Ami Restaurant, 3845 E. Wine Cellar Road, Port Clinton.
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Board of Directors
2013 Board of DirectorsBoard Chair - Laura Bertolli |
Bonnie Ayers-Namkung
SEO Copywriter
1206 Third Street, Ste. 2
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 459-8966
Term: 2013 (1)
Title: Principal
Professional Duties: Marketing consulting, copywriting, search engine optimization of websites
Professional Experience: 11 yrs. – self-employed marketing/copywriting services;
3 yrs. - freelance magazine writer
Accomplishments/Community Service: Founding Board member of EcoFair Marin (green festival hosted by City of San Rafael), Board member of Marin Association of Female Executives
Other Volunteer Activities: Copywriting/marketing services or consulting volunteered for these organizations: To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation; Starlings Volleyball; Greening for Profit; Youth in Arts; eco-exist; Women's Initiative for Self Employment clients; ArtWorks members
Chamber of Commerce Role (Director, Committee work, etc.): Board of Directors; Green Committee – past co-chair; GreenUp! editor
Personal Information: From Wyoming, but have lived in Marin for 20 years with husband and 2 children. Interests include dance, hiking, reading, jewelry making, travel.
Laura Bertolli, Corporate President
Bertolli's Auto Body Repair Inc.
1445 East Francisco Blvd.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 456-1992
Term: Board Chair
Title: CEO
Professional Duties: Operate an auto repair business. Act as personnel manager, bookkeeper, sales force, insurance claims negotiator, marketing director, advertising contact, social media tech, event planner, file clerk, coffee maker.
Professional Experience: ASE certified, I-CAR certified, licensed Real Estate Broker, Woman Owned Marin Business (WOMB) administrator.
Accomplishments/Community Service: Various community boards and organizations such as Rotary, Bank of Marin advisory, San Rafael Pacifics advisory, Rock for Good foundation, PTA, Marin Catholic Interact club.
Other Volunteer Activities: School volunteer, girl school leader
Chamber of Commerce Role (Director, Committee work, etc.): Director 8 years, Interim Chair, Chair-elect, member of committees: GAC, Membership, business showcase, leads group, auto industry, Economic Development, women's conference.
Personal Information: Single mother of three wonderful children living in San Rafael. I'm a Marin County native, one of four daughters born to an Italian immigrant. I love international travel, road trips, outdoor activities, car shows and listening to live music.
Mark Carrington
Cornish and Carey Commercial
1101 Fifth Avenue, Suite 230
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 254-1067
Title: Senior Associate
Business Name: Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Professional Duties: Sale and Lease of Commercial Properties; Representation of Buyers/Tenants of Commercial Properties; Consulting
Professional Experience: 17 years of experience in commercial real estate; Over $2.5 Billion in commercial property sales; Facilitation of many of the North Bay's largest lease transactions.
Accomplishments/Community Service: Vice Chairman, Economic Sustainability, SRCoC; Chairman, Marin Cricket Club, 2000-2004; CoStar Top Marin Office Leasing and Investment Sales Broker 2010/2011; Award for Outstanding Achievement, Colliers International, 2005; Team Spirit Award, Cushman & Wakefield Capital Markets Group, 2003
Other Volunteer Activities: Board of Directors, Carrera de San Rafael; Coach, Marin Highlanders Rugby Football Club; Team Leader, Safe Routes to Schools
Chamber of Commerce Role (Director, Committee work, etc.): Vice Chairman, Economic Sustainability
Personal Information: Mark spent four years in the South African Defense Force where he reached the rank of Lieutenant and commanded an Infantry Company in an elite unit. That experience is often put to the test while raising three active sons.
Mike Christian
Toyota Marin
445 E. Francisco Blvd
San Rafael, CA 94901
Term: 2014 (2)
Lorraine Gauthier
Nelson Family of Companies
18 Professional Center Pkwy, 2nd Floor
San Rafael, CA 94903-2703
(415) 479-5101
Term: 2014 (2)
Title: Director/Senior Consultant, Finance & Accounting
Business Name: Nelson & Associates, a division of Nelson
Professional Duties: Consultation services related to HR, Staffing, and Recruiting for finance and accounting staff.
Professional Experience: Over 25 years in the Human Capitol, HR, and Staffing industries.
Accomplishments/Community Service: Board of Directors San Rafael Chamber, former board member of Marin Human Resources Forum, Community Advisory Board for Family Service Agency of Marin, committee chair for corporate donations- Wine, Women & Shoes event for Sunny Hills Services
Other Volunteer Activities: Marin SEL-volunteer consultant for corporate sponsorships
Chamber of Commerce Role (Director, Committee work, etc.): Board of Directors, Executive Committee-Treasurer, Previously Chaired Ambassador and Membership committees
Personal Information: Born and raised in Marin-also raised three sons here.
Jayati Ghosh
Dominican University
50 Acacia Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 457-4440
Term: 2013 (1)
Title: Associate Dean, School of Business & Leadership, Dominican University of California
Business Name: Dominican University of California
Education: Jayati earned her Ph.D. from University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, in 1991. She received an M.A. degree in 1986 from Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada. She also holds M.Sc. (1983) and B.Sc (1981) degrees from University of Calcutta, Calcutta, India.
Professional Duties: I am the Associate Dean and also teach in the School of Business & Leadership at Dominican University of California.
Professional Experience: I have been in higher education for over 20 years. Prior to my tenure at Dominican University of California, I have taught at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada.
Professional Service: Currently I am a member of the Academy of Management and Academy of International Business.
Chamber of Commerce Role (Director, Committee work, etc.): Serving on the Board of Directors, San Rafael Chamber of Commerce
Personal Information: I live in San Rafael and am married with two grown children. I enjoy travelling and reading.
Carol A. Harris
Kaiser Permanente
99 Montecillo Drive
San Rafael CA 94903
(415) 893-4069
Term: 2013 (1)
Title: Community and Government Relations Manager
Professional Duties: Carol is responsible for internal and external communications programs including community and government relations, marketing, and media relations.
Professional Experience: Over 20+ years work experience in community relations, communications, and program development for various nonprofit organizations. She previously held positions with the Children's Environmental Health Network and the American Diabetes Association, as well as worked in the field of real estate and urban economics consulting.
Accomplishments/Community Service: Carol is a graduate of the San Rafael and Novato Leadership Institutes and is a past board member of the San Rafael Rotacare Free Clinic.
Other Volunteer Activities: She is a school volunteer and room parent.
Chamber of Commerce Role (Director, Committee work, etc.): Board of Director and member of the Government Affairs Committee.
Education: Carol graduated from U.C. Santa Cruz and earned a Masters in Business Administration from U.C. Berkeley.
Personal Information: Carol grew up in San Rafael and now lives in Novato with her daughter. She enjoys the outdoors, biking and hiking, camping, and folk dancing.
Bob Herbst
San Rafael Airport LLC
400 F Smith Ranch Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-7700
Term: 2014 (2)
Title: Owner/Project Manager
Business Name: San Rafael Airport LLC
Professional Duties: Robert manages the day to day operations of the San Rafael Airport. San Rafael Airport is a private general aviation airport housing 100 aircraft hangars and a small industrial park. In 2001-2004, Robert managed a complete Master Plan Renovation of the airport, including the installation of a 45 kilowatt rooftop solar project to provide renewable green power for airport operations. In October 2012 he completed Marin County's largest solar project, which provides renewable power to Marin Clean Energy customers. He is currently working on a LEED Gold certified community sports facility to be located at San Rafael Airport.
Professional Experience: Robert is a principal with family-owned JHS Properties, a local Marin County based real estate investment firm that develops, owns, and manages office and industrial properties. Notable projects include the Autodesk World Headquarters, Bay Park Office Center, and San Rafael Airport, all located in San Rafael.
Accomplishments/Community Service: Robert serves on the Operations Committee of the Marin Art & Garden Center.
Other Volunteer Activities: Robert helps coach his son's and daughter's local sports teams, and is an active participant (and current Chief) with his children in Indian Guides and Indian Princesses.
Chamber of Commerce Role: Robert is on the San Rafael Board of Directors and is Vice Chair of Economic Sustainability, overseeing the Green Business, Education, and Economic Vitality Committees.
Richard Kalish
Kalish Nexon LLP
999 Fifth Ave., Ste. 320
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 482-2810
Term: 2012 (3)
- Undergraduate degree from the UC Berkeley.
- Law degree from Boalt Hall at UC Berkeley, where he served as Research Editor of the California Law Review.
- Admitted to the California Bar in 1973. From 1973 to 1975 served as the law clerk for U.S. District Judge Albert C. Wollenberg, in San Francisco.
- Private practice in San Francisco specializing in business and real estate law and litigation before becoming Vice President and General Counsel for Drever Partners Inc., a real estate holding company with 700 employees and a multi-state real estate portfolio valued at approximately $650 million.
- Began current law practice in San Rafael in 1999 after the company was sold.
- Represents buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants of commercial properties, including office, apartments and shopping centers, in a wide array of transactions, including acquisitions and sales, financing, leasing, title questions and operational issues.
- Teaches Business Law and Ethics in the School of Business and Leadership at Dominican University of California.
- Served as Mayor and City Councilmember in Belvedere in Marin County
- Currently Chair of the Board of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce.
- Serves on numerous other boards, including the Marin Symphony Association, Marin Forum, MarinSpace, and Friends of San Rafael.
- Formerly a member of the Board of Directors of the Marin Center for Independent Living.
- Past-President of the Rotary Club of San Rafael.
- Member of the Real Estate Section of the State Bar of California and the Marin County Bar Association. AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Donna Lemmon
Integrated Community Services
3020 Kerner Blvd., #A
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 455-8481
Term: 2013 (3)
Title: Executive Director
Business Name: Integrated Community Services
Professional Duties: Plan, organize and monitor all fiscal, programmatic and community based activities of the corporation. Evaluate and provide management support for personnel, financial planning, public relations and business activities.
Professional Experience: Director of Shining Examples in Santa Rosa, Marin Community Workshop was the first Job Developer in Marin Co. assisting individuals with disabilities to find jobs in the community, started two non-profits in Marin.
Accomplishments/Community Service: Adult Teaching Credential, MS Rehabilitation Counseling, SFSU Completion of Graduate Program in Supported Employment, SR Chamber Graduate of Leadership Institute
Other Volunteer Activities: Workforce Investment Board, Marin Head Injury Network, Youth Council, Human Rights Committee for De Anza House, Special Olympics
Chamber of Commerce Role (Director, Committee work, etc.): Board of Director and Chair of the Ambassador Committee
Personal Information: My core gift is helping others through my humor. I do this putting people at ease so they can be themselves. This opens up the forum for communication and trust so we can explore challenges and overcome them together.
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Hospice By the Bay
17 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
Larkspur CA 94939
Term: 2013 (1)
Title: CEO
Professional Duties: Chief Executive Officer of Hospice By The Bay. Responsible for leadership, administrative oversight, fundraising, and overall management of $30M budget, 275 staff, and fulfillment of the organization's mission.
Professional Experience: HOSPICE BY THE BAY, CEO (2008-present); HOSPICE BY THE BAY, VP-Clinical Operations (2005-2008); HOSPICE OF MARIN, Chief Operating Officer (2002-2005); CATHOLIC CHARITIES (1999-2002), Operations Director, Aging and Clinical Services (2000-2002), Program Director/ Site Manager (1999-2000); ON LOK SENIOR HEALTH SERVICES, Center Manager (1996-1999); KAISER PERMANENTE, Hospice Director (1992-1995)
Accomplishments/Community Service: San Rafael Chamber of Commerce (Board Member 2012-Present); National Hospice and Palliative Care Association, Public Policy Committee Member (2009-Present); Center for Volunteer and Non-Profit Leadership (Board Member 2008-Present); Vistage International (Member 2008-Present); California Hospice and Palliative Care Association (Board Member 2008-2011); National Association of Social Workers; Member of National Task Force on AIDS (1991-1995); Member of HIV Education Project Advisory Committee (1995-1997); Member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers
Kelly Mullane
Ghilotti Bros., Inc.
525 Jacoby Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-7011
Term: 2014 (2)
Title: Administrative Manager
Professional Duties: Responsibilities include organization and coordination of office operations, facilities improvements, and corporate event planning. Additionally, responsible for design and production of marking materials, advertising, and website management.
Professional Experience: With over 14 years of construction administration experience Kelly joined Ghilotti Bros. in 2008. Prior to joining GBI she had worked for Lowe Enterprises Real Estate Group and Tutor-Saliba Corporation.
Accomplishments/Community Service: Received her Bachelor's of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix in 2006.
Other Volunteer Activities: Boys & Girls Clubs of Marin and Southern Sonoma Counties Marketing and Communications Committee.
Chamber of Commerce Role (Director, Committee work, etc.): Board of Directors, Vice Chair of Community Promotions and Member of the Business Showcase Committee.
Personal Information: Kelly enjoys yoga, reading, cooking and spending time with her many nieces and nephews.
Jaime Ortiz
Bank of Marin
1101 Fourth Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2265
Term: 2014 (1)
Stephanie Plante
Cal-Pox, Inc.
103 Shoreline Pkwy, Ste 100
San Rafael 94901
(415) 457-8850
Term: 2014 (1)
Title: President
Business Name: Cal-Pox, Inc.
Professional Duties: Stephanie is President and Managing Partner of Cal-Pox, GSG Partners and Sonoma Bell Associates, all based in San Rafael, California. Major tenants include Target, Home Depot, Pier 1 Imports, Sonnen BMW and Marin Honda. Stephanie has been principal in the development of these businesses from the ground up. Most recently, she secured all entitlements in a contentious, seven-year battle to build a Target at the Shoreline Center, owned by Cal-Pox, in San Rafael. The Center is a 39-acre former landfill. Stephanie manages not only the real estate development at the Center but also the environmental and regulatory requirements at both the County and State level.
Professional Experience: Stephanie has a Bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley and a Master's degree from San Francisco State University, both in Communications. Prior to her real estate career, Stephanie was a television producer and reporter for the NBC affiliate in San Francisco. Stephanie has been in the real estate industry since 1999.
Accomplishments/Community Service: In addition to the Chamber Board and the Marin Forum, Stephanie actively supports San Rafael Pacifics, the Tam Valley and Bahia Vista PTA, and she was formerly on the Board of Artworks Downtown. She helps direct a donor advised fund with the Marin Communtiy Foundation on behalf of her grandfather, Martin Bramante.
Chamber of Commerce Role (Director, Committee work, etc.): Stephanie is a member of the Economic Vitality Committee.
Personal Information: Stephanie and her husband Chris live in Mill Valley with their two children, Anna and Amos.
Leslie Ruhland
365 Bel Marin Keys Blvd
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7733
Term: 2014 (1)
Title: President
Business Name: Accuchex Corporation
Professional Duties: Leslie leads Accuchex's business development efforts, expanding the sales team and forging strategic alliances. As a Managing Member, Leslie is currently building Accuchex Insurance Services LLC, which was founded as a complimentary service offering to her payroll and HR clients. Leslie's specialties include coordinating sales and new business initiatives, developing her team of consultants and driving her company's growth into the future.
Professional Experience: Leslie began her business career energized by the outdoor life in Aspen, Colorado where she co-founded and operated High Altitude Cuisine, Inc. a highly regarded restaurant and catering business. She later returned to her native San Francisco Bay Area to manage numerous new restaurant openings for several hospitality chains. She co-founded Accuchex in 1990 with her husband, James.
Accomplishments/Community Service: Leslie served as a Director of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce for a number of years and on several key committees including Governmental Affairs, Workforce Housing and Leadership Institute. Leslie was appointed by the County Board of Supervisors to serve on the County Workforce Investment Board from 2007- 2010.
Other Volunteer Activities: Leslie is active in her personal life with the SFYC, having served terms on several committees and as Treasurer to the Auxiliary Board. Leslie Currently chairs the SFYC Speakers Series.
Chamber of Commerce Role (Director, Committee work, etc.): Leslie joined the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors in 2013.
Personal Information: Leslie is a Marin native and parent to three children and two big dogs. She enjoys sailing her Beneteau with family.
Mark Schmidt
Unicorn Printing Specialists
83 hamilton Drive Suite 100
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 492-2222
Term: 2014 (2)
Pat Sorber, General Manager
Embassy Suites Hotel
101 McInnis Pkwy
San Rafael, CA 94903-2773
(415) 499-9222
Term: 2013 (3)
Title: General Manager
Professional Duties: Oversee and manage a 235 suite/13k square feet of meeting and banquet space for Joint venture ownership (Hilton and Felcor Lodging Trust).
Professional Experience: 32+ years of experience in the hospitality industry. I have worked for Marriott, Westin, Crowne Plaza, Hilton as well as Independent hotels over the years starting out in Upstate New York as a Front Desk Clerk.
Accomplishments/Community Service: I participate in the annual California Coastal Clean-Up Effort; have worked with Habitat for Humanity building a new home for a local family. I work with Buckelew Programs, the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the Spina Bifida Association.
Other Volunteer Activities: I am a Board Member for the Marin Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Workforce Investment Board of Marin County in addition to being a Board member for the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber of Commerce Role (Director, Committee work, etc.): I am a member of the Business Showcase Committee and the Economic Vitality Committee.
Personal Information: I have been married for almost 38 years to a great guy (Rob), we have 2 grown daughters, 7 grandchildren, I love the outdoors, walking, reading, going on cruises and cooking.
Jerry Tallman, Owner
Minuteman Press
1133 East Francisco Blvd.
San Rafael, CA 94901-5426
(415) 453-4548
Term: 2013 (3)
Title: Owner
Professional Experience: 18 years providing quality printing, copying and design
Other Volunteer Activities: Rotary Club San Rafael
Chamber of Commerce Role (Director, Committee work, etc.): Director, Business Showcase Committee
Personal Information: Married to Ann-2 children
Gail Theller
Community Action Marin
29 Mary Street
San Rafael, CA 94901-3507
(415) 526-7511
Term: 2013 (3)
Joshua Townsend, Government Relations
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
1220 Anderson Drive
San Rafael, CA 94901-3124
(800) 743-5000
Term: 2014 (3)
Rick Wells, President and CEO
San Rafael Chamber of Commerce
817 Mission Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-4163
Term: Ex-Officio
Title: President and CEO
Professional Experience: Since coming to San Rafael in January 2010, Rick has helped the Chamber engage in a broad scope of work including: Business Advocacy, Membership Investment Value, Financial Performance and Metrics, Team Dynamics, Technology, Sustainable Business, Social Networking, Political Action, Business Retention/Expansion, Emergency Preparedness, Board Governance, Communication/Marketing and Leadership
Served as CEO of the Vallejo Chamber of Commerce from 2003 thru 2009. Before his appointment as CEO in Vallejo, Rick worked at the Napa Chamber of Commerce as Director of Membership for five years.
Other Volunteer Activities: Rick is a graduate of Leadership Napa Valley and a past Board Member and past President of the Napa Active 20-30 Service Club. He also served as a Board Member and Secretary for the Leadership Vallejo program in 2007. Rick is a current member of Marin County School to Career Partnership, Workforce Investment Board of Marin County, San Rafael Pacifics Advisory Board, Western Association of Chamber Executives Board of Directors, Northern California Golf Association and BABBS Golf Club.
Chamber of Commerce Role (Director, Committee work, etc.): Responsible to Board for implemetnation of Mission and business Plan.
Education: Rick has degrees from Orange Coast College and the University of California, Davis with a focus in Communications Studies. He earned a Masters of Business Administration in Sustainable Management from Presidio Graduate School in San Francisco. He holds both the IOM (Institute of Organizational Management) and CAE (Certified Association Executive) professional certifications.
Personal Information: In 2012 Rick was named one of the "Top 40 under 40" in the North Bay Business Journal. For nearly ten years Rick was an active mentor in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program; he was recognized as Napa County Big Brother of the Year in 2002.
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Jim Ecker
Friday, July 31, 2009
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Emmitt Carney and other baseball people in Indiana thought the high school kids in their state were getting overlooked by college recruiters and pro scouts in the early 1990s, so they decided to do something about it. They formed the Indiana Bulls program to give Indiana kids a chance to play summer travel ball, tour the country and get the exposure they needed.
"The whole purpose was to showcase baseball players from central Indiana," said Carney. "During the draft and things, high school kids were being kind of skipped over."
Carney said the Bulls have sent players to Auburn, Texas, Texas A&M, Stanford, Kentucky, Notre Dame and other major college baseball programs through the years. Scott Rolen, a member of the Bulls' first team in 1992, is still playing in the major leagues with Toronto. Drew Storen, a Bulls graduate who played at Stanford, was taken in the first round of the 2009 draft by the Washington Nationals as the 10th pick overall this year.
The Indiana Bulls have eight teams this summer, ranging from 12U through 18U, and they have a team in the Premier Baseball Sophomore Championship in Arkansas this week.
Carney, 52, was the first head coach of the Bulls in 1992. Now it's 17 years later and he's helping as an assistant coach for Eric Riggs, who played for Carney and the Bulls in 1993-94-95 and later played in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. The other assistant coach on the Bulls team that's playing here is Bert Ness, who played college baseball at Louisville and Indiana. Dan Held is the director of the entire organization.
"We have a lot of fun," said Carney, who has spent 23 years with the Department of Justice as a special agent.
Carney is convinced that baseball players from northern or cold-weather states can compete with players from the south, southwest and west, if given a chance. He said there's a school thought that if a player from the North is equal to a player from the South, that the player from the North might turn out to be a better prospect.
"If he's comparable to somebody in Florida and Texas right now, and he's only getting outside these few months because of bad weather, where's he going to be when you put him in that climate when he goes to Florida?," Carney mused. "If you see a kid from Florida, basically what you see is what you get.
"Usually when they recruit, if they have two guys who are comparable to each other, sometimes they'll take the kid from the bad-weather state because they know he's not out there hitting it and throwing it as much as the guy from the south," he maintained.
The Bulls draw players from all over Indiana. The coaching staff lives near Indianapolis, but there are players from Vincennes, about 2 1/2 hours from Indy, and from South Bend, which is about 3 hours away.
Carney said the Bulls organization tries to help players go to colleges all over the country, and not necessarily in Indiana.
"When we first started out, there were some coaches that were kind of upset, because they felt like we should be trying to push the kids to say Evansville or Indiana State or Indiana," said Carney. "What we told those guys, 'No, we're there to promote the kid and then let the kids go where they want to go and where they want to fit.'"
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Today Sony introduced its new Extra Bass headphone series, available in headband-type and in ear bud versions. This new line combines Sony's expertise in superior audio engineering, comfort, and style, while delivering an enhanced acoustic design. The range of sub harmonics is deeper than the more traditional line, ideal for today's music. "Sony's sound engineers are committed to providing an unprecedented level of audio performance," said Andrew Sivori, vice president of the Personal Audio Division at Sony Electronics. "Our new Extra Bass lineup of headphones delivers solid low frequency response, enhancing the signature of today's music styles." Powerful Sub Bass Reproduction Featuring the newly developed Advanced Direct Vibe Structure, the MDR-XB800, MDR-XB600 and MDR-XB400 headphones deliver extra bass reproduced with high-fidelity, appealing to music lovers seeking an impressive listening experience. The MDR-XB800 and MDR-XB600 headphones are designed for long-term wearing comfort with soft head cushions and seamless pressure-relieving ear cushions, providing a supportive, wrap-around feel. An effective acoustic seal allows for a high level of sound isolation, further reinforcing the headphones' powerful sub-bass reproduction. Featuring grooved serrations on the surface, the cords on the Extra Bass headphones (http://store.sony.com/headphones) provide an innovative design that eliminates friction between cable surfaces and reduces the source of frustrating tangles. Their unique folding design allows for hassle-free portability. Powerful, bass-filled in-ear headphones The MDR-XB60EX in-ear headphones were engineered with a unique acoustic design for a high level of noise isolation and exceptional bass response. Featuring oversized 13.5 mm drivers, these in-ear headphones also utilize the newly developed Advanced Direct Vibe structure to deliver rich bass, ideal for all popular music genres. The MDR-XB60EX headphones (http://store.sony.com/headphones) are supplied with hybrid silicone rubber ear buds in four different sizes for a secure and tailored fit, along with uniquely designed noise isolation ear buds in three sizes. For portability, the headphones conveniently slip into their included carrying pouch. Featuring a durable flat cord with a serrated finish, the MDR-XB60EX headphones are designed to reduce tangles by eliminating friction between cable surfaces. Pricing and Availability The MDR-XB800, MDR-XB600, MDR-XB400 and MDR-XB60EX headphones will be available today at Sony Stores, online at http://store.sony.com/, and at other authorized retailers nationwide at the following prices: MDR-XB800, $149.99; MDR-XB600, $99.99; MDR-XB400, $59.99 and MDR-XB60EX, $99.99.
I'd be willing to bet they just stuck the largest drivers they could in there, and focused on sheer volume, rather than quality or range or pitch, also $ony ick!
They dont, these are dynamics... My sony mdr ex90 sound better than the beats driven from the same source and even any low mid range sennheiser i could try... Dont judge a book by it's cover...
I'm sure they sound better than beats, that's not saying anything really. I'm far from an audiophile, but even I can tell beats are garbage. These are made by $ony and thus will break shortly after purchase, a turd is still a turd.
At least they sound good and are cheaper than most "quality" phones, and they will last if they are well kept... The problem with sony is that they are mostly manufactured in china thus they have lower quality than stuff manufactured on japan for ex... Thailand Sony's last longer though...
I'm a total sucker for deep bass and can completely zone out on a good bass-heavy track. If these can deliver deep bass with decent sound quality then I'm interested.
I love my HD-212's for their bass response, even though it can fatigue your ears quickly if you listen too loud. Plus the hard shell cuts noise on plane rides, and keeps my music in. Only negative to them is their size, if they would have used a mtal headband it would be much smaller.
years ago i bought a nice sony earbuds pair. they were great and then the right side died to I bought a newer version of the one I got. I tell you they suck compared to my old ones
the XB700 and the XB1000 are a decent pair of headphones, im pretty sure this will be a decent pair of headphones for its price and be a direct competition for the SEnnheiser HD4x9 series
I bough a pair of EX-90 from ebay and they where horrible compared to my originals... But i also bough a pair of V900HD and they are the best thing i ever listened to, way better than the bass heavy V700DJ, also better than the XB500 (horrible) and XB700 better but still not as good sounding... I tried some beats the normal model and the "heavy" metal ones which are a lot better... SEnnheiser px100 are pretty meh compared with my iems or an akg model i tested similar to those... Sony just recently launched their firts armature iems not many reviews about it though... Also for the Sony hatters Reviewers like headphonia place sony EX1000 on par or occasionally above jh16...


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Bad Weather, Good Dog: Indoor Games for Your Outdoor-Loving Pet
By Jack Sommars
Dogs have active, curious minds and need to be busy whether it's August or February. When bad weather limits outdoor fun, no amount of belly rubbing can replace the long walks and outdoor excursions that your tailwagger enjoys in gentler weather.
Inevitably, bored dogs create their own adventures often involving the kitchen trash or your favorite pair of shoes. Gary Landsberg, DVM, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist in Toronto, Canada, says providing other options, and opportunities to socialize, will set your dog up for cold-weather success.
"Too many people focus on how to stop a dog's undesirable behaviors," Landsberg says. "But social play, training, exercise, and toys focus on what they should be doing, instead of what they shouldn't."
Home Alone. What's a Dog to Do?"If you leave your dog alone without enough toys, they can develop bad habits," says Kathryn Meyer, a veterinarian in Gaithersburg, Md., who specializes in animal behavior. "This is especially true with puppies," she says. "They are behaviorally driven to chew on or explore novel things."
Meyer recommends rotating toys to maintain your dog's interest. "Keep the toys in a basket in the closet, and each day or every couple of days, rotate them so they seem fresh and exciting every time you bring them out."
She adds, "The toys you offer to your puppy will often determine the kinds of toys he or she will appreciate as an older dog. Expose your puppy to different toys of different shapes, sizes, and materials. That way, there will be a wide range of toys your dog will play with when it is older."
Doggie daycare is another option. Many dogs spend time alone in the house no matter what the weather, but for a dog that is used to the freedom of a dog door during warmer months, a day or two at camp might be just the thing.
Shake Off the Winter DoldrumsYour dog probably isn't the only one with cabin fever. Playing indoor games, teaching your dog a new trick, or taking a class will keep you busy too, and strengthen the bond between you and your canine pal.
Ideas from pet owners abound on the Internet. Some of the most popular are:
Meyer recommends hide-and-seek. "You can hide toys, or even yourself or members of your family," she says. "Start out in the same room and then work your way to different parts of the house."
Need a change of scene? Obedience, indoor agility, or dance classes will stimulate your dog's mind and challenge both of you. Yoga classes for people and their dogs (that's right: Doga) are also becoming more popular. (If you can't find a class, there are books and videos available.)
"Schedule a play day with other dogs in the neighborhood," suggests Meyer. "You want to make sure they don't get too rambunctious and they're in an appropriate area of the house, but this gives them social interaction that can make up for the walks that aren't as long or as interesting."
But no matter how far north you live, your dog will still want to brave the elements. "Don't underestimate what your dog is capable of withstanding," says Landsberg. "Many dogs could go out more frequently, and you might be the one with the reservations."
He speaks from experience. Landsberg has a 6-year-old, eight-pound, recently shaved bichon frise.
"It snowed yesterday and she was romping around outside having the time of her life. In fact, it took some coaxing to get her to come back inside!"
Will Work for Food "If your dog takes three minutes to eat, what does he do for the remaining 23 hours and 57 minutes of the day?" asks Gary Landsberg, DVM.
Landsberg suggests feeding your dog with a food dispensing toy. To get the food, your dog has to manipulate the toy, often by rolling it. These toys drop only a few pieces of food at a time.
"That takes time and energy," notes Landsberg. "Toys with food inside them are a great way to provide both mental and physical exercise."
Working for food means that your pet will expend time and energy, but the food you give your dog this way still needs to be counted as part of your dog's daily total.
"If pet owners provide 80% to 90% percent of their dog's daily requirement in food dispensing toys, the remaining 10% to 20% can be used as treats to reinforce behaviors you wish to train such as sit, stay, or come," says Landsberg.
"There are also toys that have a chew product attached so that your dog has to work at removing the beef hide, compared to simply swallowing a rawhide-type chip," he adds.


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MeeGo Opens Bug Reporting and Feature Requests to All
Search bug histories and suggest new features.
When MeeGo announced the project's roadmap, one of the key steps for feature submission was missing. In the described model, community, working groups and upstream projects all filtered into the MeeGo public feature requests, but at the time it wasn't possible for the public to make said requests.
Now, feature requests and bug reporting are both open to anyone. At bugs.meego.com, it's possible to report existing bugs, view all bugs reported, and view tabular graphs of based on a variety of factors. It's also possible to request new features based on component, state, and hardware. You can also select hardware, architecture and the severity of the request.
Features follow the same pathway as bugs, heading upstream to a Project Manager, who evaluates the proposed feature and the, if approved, moving on to an assigned team and eventually completion. Entering a bug or a feature suggestion does require a Bugzilla account, but the creation process is relatively quick and non-invasive. Head over to bugs.meego.com to get started.
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text: By Nicholas Veevers Roy Hodgson was alongside some of Britain's best at the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year 2012 on Sunday and is now hoping 2013 can be just as successful. The England manager was at London's Excel Arena for the glittering ceremony, which saw Olympic hero and Tour De France winner Bradley Wiggins crowned with the main award. And after rubbing shoulders with some of 2012's sporting heroes at the event, Hodgson is aiming to lead the Three Lions to World Cup qualification in the next year to make 2013 one to remember. Hodgson told FATV: "I hope so. If it can be anything like 2012 has been for English sport then we'll be okay. "But there are a lot of interesting matches to play and I'm looking forward to it." With the likes of Wiggins, Jessica Ennis, Andy Murray and many more to choose from, voters were spoilt for choice in selecting their winner. And Hodgson couldn't pick one winner for himself, given the variety and high standard of the candidates on offer. "There have been so many great achievements during the year and then we've had the Olympics on top of that," he added. "The Olympics threw up one candidate after the other, so I'm sure the polling had lots of searching and mind-searching before they came up with their decisions but we'll see tonight what happens. "There's so many great candidates and there's a lot of people, who if they don't get it, will have deserved it and probably would've got it on another year when the field was less strong." Watch Roy's interview with FATV from the red carpet at BBC's Sports Personality Of The Year below.


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