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January 21, 2008
Wonderful Weekend
Kurt is on call tonight, and I've just been bumming around. I did fix potato soup in the crockpot (see recipe at the June Cleaver website!), and took my evening shower...how exciting. I did have slight trauma when the DVR froze and I think cut off a portion of the movie I was recording....but I'll find a solution to this tragedy, I'm sure :)
I observed again at work today from 8-noon. Tomorrow is my first FULL day, AND I'm by myself! AGGGHHH! I'm nervous. I mean, I feel like I've paid attention while observing, and I even took notes, but Pam (the other receptionist, who is in her 50s and ADORABLE) asked to see my wedding pictures, which led to a Facebook log-on, which led to us killing significant time viewing profiles, etc. I'm glad I work with cool people. Dr. M walked in and said "Wedding pictures?" and then walked away shaking his head and laughing. I mean, a lot of bosses would give me a lecture on internet use. But Pam started it. :) So say a little prayer for me tomorrow as I start, if you think about it.
Last night Kurt and I were looking at real estate online. We sometimes do this for fun, just to compare markets, and look at what's out there. And last night....I found the most amazing mid-century ranch home. We're talking....AUTHENTIC, 1950s/60s architecture. Absolutely stunning.
But.....the people who currently own the house committed the biggest crime EVER in my opinion. They put a hodge-podge of different types of furniture (as in...Victorian and French antiques) in a MID-CENTURY HOME.
People. You MUST furnish according to house-type. If you have a Bungelow, go all out in the Arts and Crafts style. If you have a Cape Cod, lean on the traditional side. If you have a mansion from 1904, do some tasteful Victorian. And...if you have a beautiful, stunning, AUTHENTIC ranch home, DO NOT renovate to make it look like the McMansions America loves in 2007. Can you tell this is a big deal to me? I'm an architecture buff. When Kurt was looking at the interior pictures of this home, I could tell that he wasn't extremely knocked over. But I pointed out the authentic stone, the carved screen in the entry, the split-level, the paneling....if I could just decorate it and renovate it correctly, it would be a masterpiece. I'll prove my point.
See what I mean? It just needs someone who loves it. :( And did you notice the obnoxious black vanity they used in the bathroom renovation? It makes me so sad. I am praying for a really awesome, unique house. Life is too short....and I'm too artsy and eclectic....to have a cookie cutter house.
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- Tommy, Suzanne, and Mary Peyton said...
so glad you posted again! i've missed reading! and i need the info for the june cleaver stuff - e-mail me at firstname.lastname@example.com
glad y'all had a good trip - did you get my text sunday morning?
off to look at annie tickets!!!
- January 21, 2008 at 9:53 PM
- demetria said...
the class is only $30/month and is worth that and MORE!!!It's at 9am on M, W, F, and Sat and at 5:45pm on M, Tu, and Th nights. let me know if you wanna check it out. again -- not because i think you need to -- just for fun!
- January 22, 2008 at 3:50 PM
- Andrea said...
Ashley...I love your interest in Interior Design! We could have long chats cause that is a favorite of mine too. I can't wait till you move into your dream home. I hope you are still blogging then so we can see pics! ;)
- January 23, 2008 at 6:34 PM
- Ro said...
I think your comments are funny, and I think you need to help me understand better what needs to happen with our house...I want it to be updated, but don't want it to be so "cookie cutter" like so many of the houses are today. I like some of the elements...don't get me wrong, but I don't want to take way from the original style of the house...I want to improve it, not ruin it!
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Michael and his wife, Leana, have been residents of Flower Hill since 1997. A litigator and the principal of his law firm, Michael became active in PYA when his oldest son, Michael, began playing baseball in 2003. Since that time, three more sons, Marco, Matthew and Maximus, have joined the Mongelli family. As his family has grown, so has Michael's participation with PYA. Michael has coached and managed multiple PYA baseball, football and basketball teams. He is also the commissioner of flag football and first-grade boys' baseball and basketball. Michael said, "PYA has provided an enriching experience not only for me, but for my entire family. I look forward to sharing this experience with others in our community."
Marianne moved with her husband, John, to Port Washington in 1991. Her daughter, Rebecca, and son, Johnny, have had many wonderful experiences with the PYA basketball, baseball and softball programs. Marianne has been the girls' softball commissioner for the past two years and has assisted with the girls' basketball programs for the past several seasons. Marianne is also active with the Weber HSA, Troop 7 Boy Scouts, and is the Acting Village Justice for the Village of Baxter Estates. Marianne captured the PYA spirit when asked about joining the board, "PYA teaches valuable life lessons regarding cooperative play, sportsmanship and the art of winning and losing gracefully. No matter what skill level children bring to a PYA program, they are welcomed with an equal amount of enthusiasm and care."
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Vanity Fare: A novel of lattes, literature, and love (edition 2012)
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cute. I enjoyed the literature/food references. The main character and the author both enjoy romance novels so that tone is there; it was kind of like 50 shades of proust. haha. overall, an easy, entertaining read. No real suprises plot-wise but a cute quasi-survival-story of a recently divorced single mom.
The library had labelled my copy as "romance" - maybe they'd run out of "chick lit" stickers. On the other hand, I was listening to a BBC book show discussion of romance literature the other day and all the romance writers and researchers seemed to agree that the one common feature that united the diverse 'romance' genre was the happy ending. On that basis, Vanity Fare is definitely in the romance category - and that's its big problem. Much of the book is quite good reading: many realistic characters in kind-of-believable situations with an interesting underlying story (who's not interested in food?) containing plenty of sub-plot but not too complex. The self-actualization element (which I reckon is one of the defining aspects of the 'chick lit' genre) was presented in an up-front but not too obtrusive way (IMHO...but other reviewers disagree!).
This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.Lattes! Books! New York City! I felt I couldn't go wrong with Megan Caldwell's Vanity Fare, a novel that promised witty literary references with a side of scones (man, I love scones). But in the end? I couldn't help but feel like I'd prepared to tuck into a really great piece of pie and found myself handed slimy kidney beans instead. They were filling, yes . . . but not what I'd been craving.
Now that 40-year-old Molly Hagan is staring down the barrel of impending financial insecurity, a writing gig penning food-related copy for a new bakery seems like the answer to her fervent prayers. She can keep her 6-year-old son fed, care for her bankrupt mother and begin to rebuild post-divorce.
The job working with Simon, a handsome pastry chef expanding into the American market, starts out a little rocky — especially when the charming Brit can't help but flirt with Molly, who tries hard to project polish and professionalism. But soon business tensions, divorce tensions and sexual tension with another man — the stoic but secretly warmhearted Nick, an assistant of Simon's — threatens to boil over. And Molly must figure out how to keep it all together.
So, starting with the good, the New York setting and encroaching restaurant opening — near the New York Public Library! — was delightful. I loved the sights and smells depicted in the city, even if Molly seemed to spend half the book riding the subway to meet business associates. Seriously, why all the subway talk? I guess we're supposed to get that Molly is a Working Mom, you know, and it's not easy for her to bop around Manhattan like all these other unattached wealthy nitwits. But by the third or fourth depiction of Molly donning a black outfit and commuting from the suburbs, I started to feel a little stabby.
Much of this book, in fact, made me feel stabby. Simon was a jerk. Nick was . . . well, not really a jerk, but still not someone I could tolerate for very long. Nondescript. Vanity Fare had promise but could have chopped off a good fourth of the story, and Molly's time talking to a therapist was so tedious. Overall, it was just long. And unsatisfying.
I did narrowly finish, mostly due to the setting and foodie talk, but didn't feel anything for Molly. We just never gelled. And because I never bonded with her or felt interested in her journey, most of the book began to feel like a slog. It was all just . . . eh. A room-temperature glass of milk.
But stars for food-related copy that begins each chapter: Yeast of Eden, Tart of Darkness. Though it wasn't enough to save this one for me, I definitely dug the creativity.
This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.This was a good chic lit type of story. I enjoyed it.
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
A copy of Vanity Fare was provided to me by William Morrow for review purposes.
Molly thought she had hit rock bottom when her husband of 10 years left her and their six year-old son for a younger woman. That wasn't rock bottom though. Rock bottom came when she finds out her soon to be ex-husband has also lost his job (and his ability to pay her child support) and also depleted their savings leaving Molly with nothing to pay the bills. She ends up being hired as a copywriter for a new up and coming bakery. But on top of finding a job she may have also found a new romance. Or two.
Anyone who knows my typical book preferences would likely find it laughable that I decided to read a book regardless of the fact that it stated in the summary that there was a love triangle. Typically? I'd be running for the hills but the concept of this story was too cute to pass up.
I am total sucker for foodie type books in general but I completely fell in love with the concept for this book. I also made full scale plans of starting my own bakery just to be able to do something like this. Molly is hired to come up with a 'hook' for potential customers and it needed to be closely related to the library (which the bakery is across the street from) and/or literature in general. She comes up with the idea to use double entendres to name menu items and the store itself (Vanity Fare). A few of my favorites? The Bun Also Rises. A Room of Ones Scone. Of Mousse and Men. Much Ado About Muffins. And the best? Tart of Darkness. There are even real recipes included at the back of the book for several of these (including Tart of Darkness which I will so be trying, it sounds delicious!)
The romance(s) played a huge part of the story (and possible more than I would have preferred) which I suppose should have been expected as this can definitely be considered a chick-lit novel. But I have a total soft spot for chick-lit and these romances were quite entertaining. The main character, Molly, truly made this book though. She was witty, had a wonderful dry sense of humor, and was such a realistic character just struggling to not give in and let life beat her down. I found the story (and Molly) to be quite inspiring.
A four star rating (and possibly more) was totally in the bag but alas, I found the ending with Nick's big "secret" to not be worth all the build up that led up to the reveal. Overall though this is a fun and delightful chick-lit novel that manages to be charming while still full of laughs.
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Fundraiser to Benefit Youth Summer Interns Latino Fiesta Night
Los Angeles, CA – Each year the Ideal Youth summer intern program invites the City of Pasadena to Staples Center for an evening complete with competitive WNBA basketball, exciting performances by Pasadena youth organizations and star studded entertainment. On Saturday, August 25, 2012 over 1,000 Pasadena area residents will attend their Fourth Annual City of Pasadena Night themed "Latino Fiesta Night" to celebrate Latino heritage.
To kick off this year's fundraiser trumpeter, singer, songwriter and record producer David Longoria will have fans on their feet while performing during prime-time with The Dance Family Studio. The National Anthem will be performed by Barbara Allen. After the Sparks take on the New York Liberty in a WNBA showdown beginning at 7:00 p.m., fans will be treated to exciting post game performances by Grammy Award winner Jon Secada, Billboard chart toppers Baby Bash and D'Manti and the creator and host of "Hot Tamales Live" Kiki Melendez. The 2010 winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing Felipe Esparza will host the entire evening.
The Sparks 2012 "City of Pasadena Night" is presented in partnership with the City of Pasadena, Pasadena Tournament of Roses, F&M Business Center, and Unyque Financial. The event is sponsored by El Portal, First Student, Pasadena Journal, Pasadena Star News, Robins Ribs and Wells Fargo Colorado Branch.
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Dear Colleagues:
This is officially my last editorial as the CEO for the Canadian Patient Safety Institute. It is hard to believe that this day has come. There are many thoughts that come to mind. The most important one – is to express to each of you – my heartfelt thank you.
The amount that the Canadian Patient Safety Institute has been able to achieve is a simple testament to our stakeholders and partners that are in the trenches – truly making healthcare safer for every Canadian.
I have met so many incredible people over the past five years. Many are true heroes. Those of you that go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure what we are tasked with is achieved.
The dedicated staff team at the Canadian Patient Safety Institute is one I will never forget. The can-do attitude has accomplished so many initiatives that will be a legacy for many years to come. I have commented before how shocked people are when they realize how small our organization really is. Every single person who works at the Canadian Patient Safety Institute is passionate about what you want to achieve. It is this passion that has made so many projects a reality - Canadian Disclosure Guidelines, Governance Tool Kit, Research, Safety Competencies, Patient Safety Officer Course, Canadian Patient Safety Week, Root Cause Analysis, Safe Surgery Saves Lives, Safer Healthcare Now! and so many more. Along with your colleagues in healthcare - feel proud Canadian Patient Safety Institute staff! These are major accomplishments.
As I walk out the door for the last time at the end of February – I am so proud of all of you. I know we have contributed to building a safer healthcare system. I also know that the Canadian Patient Safety Institute is in exceptional hands with Hugh MacLeod coming on as CEO.
Keep doing what you are doing. It is working. I look forward to our paths crossing again with my work at the International Society of Quality in Health Care.
Yours in patient safety,
Philip Hassen
Phil Hassen first became involved and committed to patient safety in the early 1980s. Since that time he has made his mark and his name has become synonymous with patient safety, both nationally and internationally. His last day at the Canadian Patient Safety Institute will be at the end of February and Phil will transition into "retirement", continuing in a leadership position as president of the International Society for Quality and Safety in Health Care (ISQua) and his work with The Canadian Network for International Surgery. As the valued Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Patient Safety Institute for the past five years, Phil's leadership and dedication are honoured by some of those who have had the opportunity to work with him.
When the Board of the Canadian Patient Safety Institute hired Phil Hassen, they had high expectations for their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Board Chair, Doug Cochrane, reflects on Phil's achievements: "Throughout his career, Phil Hassen has dedicated himself to the betterment of healthcare services to patients, using his positions to advocate for quality and to build the structures necessary to achieve improvement. The Canadian Patient Safety Institute is but one example of the capacity that has been built and nurtured by Phil. There are many others. In Canada and throughout the world, patients have benefited from his dedication and commitment to the safety and quality of their health care."
Wendy Nicklin, Board member and former Board Chair commends Phil for his contribution to advancing patient safety, both nationally and internationally: "Under his strong leadership over a five-year period, the foundation has been set. Considering not only his role as CEO of the Canadian Patient Safety Institute, but also his many impressive contributions in the varied preceding healthcare leadership roles, his measurable contribution and impact on patient safety and healthcare quality are significant and sincerely valued. Phil's passion, commitment and knowledge will continue to permeate and influence the healthcare system."
Board member Dr. Édouard Hendriks says: "Many say that Phil's vast experience, his very thorough knowledge of the challenges of the health system, and his commitment to the patient safety cause are traits that have enabled him to quickly make the Canadian Patient Safety Institute the Canadian leader in patient safety and it is true. I believe however that his biggest assets are his ability to listen, his respect for the views of others, calm, and strength of character that have gained him the admiration of all. Thank you, Phil!"
The staff at the Ottawa office of the Canadian Patient Safety Institute extended these words of appreciation to their dynamic leader: "Phil, thank you for the opportunity to share your vision, learn from your leadership, and continue to create a safer health system for Canadians," says Laurel Taylor, Director of Operations. Pierrette Leonard, Senior Advisor, National Partners adds: Under Phil's leadership, an astute combination of guidance and a laissez-faire attitude, I was able to get involved in projects that I have a personal interest in to advance the patient safety agenda further. This is the first time in my career that I have been able to, to this extent, define, nurse along and ultimately own work in areas I am passionate about and convinced that I can make a difference."
The Edmonton office staff also reflected on how Phil Hassen has impacted patient safety. "Phil is of the rarest of leaders!" says Joe Gebran, Director of Corporate Services. "He engages the heart, challenges the mind, and impacts the soul of his colleagues. His energy and enthusiasm have propelled the Canadian Patient Safety Institute from an upstart to a leading national organization. His contributions and legacy will be remembered and he will be missed!"
"Phil Hassen is synonymous with patient safety in this country and internationally," says Marie Owen, Director of Operations, Edmonton. "Through his strong leadership and unwavering commitment, the Canadian Patient Safety Institute has raised the bar for safety in healthcare organizations across Canada."
Paula Beard, Director of Operations, Edmonton says: "Phil's guidance and support have been key as the Canadian Patient Safety Institute has developed from inception to a respected and valued patient safety organization within Canada and the global patient safety community. Incredibly, this isn't Phil's complete body of work, just the flourish as he makes yet another transition. Congratulations Phil and thank you for all your wisdom and acts of kindness!"
Working under Phil Hassen's stewardship, the Communications team speak highly of Phil's dedication and passion. Director of Communications Cecilia Bloxom expresses how Phil has influenced her career: "It has been a major opportunity for me in my career that I have had the chance to learn from Phil Hassen as a leader, a patient safety expert, a negotiator and a human being. He is a class act that treats everyone with respect. He encourages people to be who they are. He provides quiet and strong wisdom." "It has been a great pleasure working with Phil Hassen," says Jody White, Administrative Assistant. "He knows how to make things happen and leads by example and enthusiasm."
A German poet once said that 'nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion'. The passion Phil Hassen has for his work is evident in all that he does and the work that the Canadian Patient Safety Institute has accomplished since Phil began as the CEO is a clear testament to this. Kelly Bowman, Communications Officer says: "Phil has inspired passion in many of us who have been so lucky to work under him by doing himself what the Canadian Patient Safety Institute does as an organization – leading without owning. He has encouraged our ideas and creativity and has allowed for the entrepreneurial spirit of the Canadian Patient Safety Institute to flourish, which, I think, is what makes it a truly great organization to work for. Phil has been an incredibly approachable and down-to-earth leader, and whether he's working alongside of you while you sort through clothes or prepare a meal while volunteering at a local homeless shelter, or taking the time to tell you all of the 'must see' attractions of a city you're visiting for the first time, he has always taken the time to be engaged and involved with his staff."
As Phil Hassen begins his well-earned retirement, Ali Alidina, Information Manager remembers his first encounter with Phil a little over two years ago: "When I first met Phil, he spoke so passionately about improving the quality of patient care and how the work of the Canadian Patient Safety Institute makes a difference in the lives of Canadians. It was at that point that I knew that I had to be a part of this team. Thank you Phil, and congratulations on your retirement."
"For the short time I have known Phil Hassen, I have seen absolute dedication and passion to patient safety from both him and this organization," says Abisaac Saraga, Web Coordinator. "That passion has been a great motivation for me to help the Canadian Patient Safety Institute strive forward with its online efforts to be the forefront of patient safety in Canada by creating a stronger web presence through its website and social media."
"I have learned much about leadership from Phil, especially in observing his interactions with others," says Sandi Kossey, Project Manager. "He has truly been a very passionate and spirited leader for the Canadian Patient Safety Institute – quite necessary for this very passionate and hardworking team! I have always appreciated his advice, humour, and our hallway conversations about 'life in general'."
"It has been phenomenal to start my career under the leadership of Phil, who has fully committed himself to making healthcare safer for Canadians," says Orvie Dingwall, former Librarian and Project Manager. "He is open to new ideas and approaches and as a result of his open-mindedness, he is now one of the biggest advocates of health librarianship and fully endorses the importance of involving librarians in evidence-based healthcare."
The Western Node of Safer Healthcare Now! express their thanks and appreciation for Phil's inspiration and vision for the evolution of Safer Healthcare Now! "The Western node staff have felt supported throughout the last five years and will miss your leadership as we move to our new iteration of Safer Healthcare Now!" says Marlies van Dijk, Node Leader. "We felt that you listened to our challenges and you consequently worked your magic at a strategic level. We look forward to crossing your path on the international patient safety journey!"
In the words of Cynthia Majewski, Executive Director of the Quality Healthcare Network (QHN) and Ontario Node Leader for Safer Healthcare Now!, "it's been an exciting ride!" Cynthia established an early connection with Phil Hassen when he was CEO of St. Joseph's Health Centre in London, ON. "Over the years I have worked with Phil Hassen, his passion and commitment for quality and safety has never faltered," says Cynthia. "During his time at St. Joseph's, the Quality Healthcare Network (formerly The CQI Network) was fortunate to have Phil as our Chair. His energy in this role was endless, as was his interest in building leadership skills and capacity for improvement as we launched an innovative learning network in Ontario. It has been our pleasure to continue that relationship, in new capacities over the years - most recently in his role at the Canadian Patient Safety Institute and through his leadership in Safer Healthcare Now! On behalf of all of us in Ontario, our founding partners of QHN and our Members, we wish Phil the very best!"
Theresa Filllatre, Atlantic Node Leader says, "Phil's support to the Safer Healthcare Now! Atlantic Node since May 2005 has been consistently responsive, thoughtful, intuitive and respectful. His unique personal strength is the ability to help others consider the issues and the harm reduction options through the eyes, ears and hearts of patients and families. We wish Phil every success in his continued quality and patient safety leadership roles."
"Phil Hassen has been a true patient safety champion and national leader, and has made a huge contribution," says Elaine Orrbine, President and CEO of the Canadian Paediatric Health Centres (CAPHC). "We are most grateful to Phil for his leadership and support of CAPHC's patient safety work. Best wishes for all the wonderful opportunities ahead!"
Register now for Canada's Forum on Patient Safety and Quality Improvement! The 2nd annual forum will take place from April 12 to 14, 2010 at the Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto (Ontario).
As physicians, nurses, pharmacists, health care providers, educators, leaders, researchers, and board members you are encouraged to experience the international perspective in areas across the continuum including palliative care, home and community care, long-term/residential care, acute care, mental health and primary care.
This Forum is designed to highlight safety issues across disciplines, across settings, across the country and around the world, offering you many solutions, tools and other resources that have proven effective in care settings both nationally and internationally.
An outstanding list of international speakers will talk about the challenges and successes of leading national initiatives to improve the quality and the safety of care provided across nations and across all sectors. The speakers list will include:
Canada's Forum will also have six concurrent streams that will provide specific examples of successful initiatives that have made care safer for patients across the healthcare continuum. The streams will include Infection Prevention and Control, Medication Safety, Learning from Adverse Events, Partnering for Patient Safety, and Building a Culture of Quality and Safety. An applied learning stream will provide attendees with tools to improve safety as well as the opportunity for hands on learning of the use of these tools.
Healthcare simulation is growing rapidly across Canada and indeed globally. Simulation training goes far beyond the adoption of the latest and most sophisticated technologies. It brings together educators and innovators to create a positive environment where healthcare professionals learn and practice their skills. Such an environment substantially enhances the educational experience through individual and team-based training. Adding simulation activities to the learning environment will contribute to improving patient safety throughout the healthcare system in Canada – truly 'an evolution in education'.
The patient-centred simulation community in Canada is now much closer to establishing a facilitative body to help move the simulation agenda forward on a pan-Canadian basis. Based on a need identified through national simulation stakeholder consultations, the Canadian Network for Simulation in Healthcare (CNSH) was formed in 2009. The CNSH currently operates with a Steering Committee providing strategic guidance, assisted by four Working Groups designed to build the network into a vibrant community, focused on improving patient outcomes through improved education. The Steering Committee and working groups are comprised of key simulation stakeholders from across Canada and also from a variety of health care professions. This inter-professional approach to building the network reflects the team-based collaboration that many simulation programs are creating.
Although initially developed and supported by the Canadian Patient Safety Institute through a funding agreement with Health Canada, the CNSH is actively seeking incorporation this year as a distinct non-profit entity. This exciting step will allow the CNSH to grow as a member-driven network that will serve the simulation community by sharing innovative strategies, hosting professional development events and promoting the advancement of patient-centred simulation among health professionals, educators, administrators, regulators and policy-makers across Canada.
With a very busy and challenging year ahead, the CNSH welcomes individuals who wish to help shape the future of simulation in Canada. If you want to participate, please contact the CNSH at their new toll-free number: 1-877-339-3465, or send an email to: email@example.com.
National consensus reached on Global Standard and Joint Technical Statement for drug products.
A pan-Canadian initiative was announced on February 3, 2010, in Toronto, during the annual Professional Practice Conference (PPC) of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists. The initiative will one day have a major impact on patient safety by drastically reducing preventable medication errors.
In collaboration with a broad range of pharmacy supply chain stakeholders, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada (ISMP) and the Canadian Patient Safety Institute announced at the PPC that a consensus was achieved between ISMP Canada, the Canadian Patient Safety Institute, GS1 Canada and pharmacy industry stakeholders on using GS1 global bar coding standards as the standard format for labeling medication packaging in Canada. More importantly, a consensus was achieved by a 34-member task force on the adoption of a Joint Technical Statement to govern the use of the bar coding standard.
Serious medication adverse events causing permanent disabilities or death occur in Canadian hospitals, as shown in the 2004 Ross Baker and Peter Norton study. In the study, they estimated that 7.5 per cent of national hospital admissions involved an adverse event, and 20 per cent of these adverse events resulted in death of the patient. Of these events, the second highest cause was medication or fluid therapies. Baker and Norton also found that approximately 37 per cent were preventable.
Changes in practice need to occur at the national, provincial/territorial and local levels to promote a more collaborative and standardized approach to medication traceability to keep Canadian patients safe, while retaining current supply chain efficiencies. Human vigilance, using pen and paper for medication orders, is no longer acceptable in 21st century healthcare. With over 30,000 commercial drugs in the marketplace, there is a significant and overdue need for a coordinated approach to bar coding pharmaceuticals in order to enable automated identification throughout the Canadian healthcare system.
It is well know that automatic identification such as bar coding adds a layer of safety to the medication use system. It is one of the safest ways to track pharmaceutical products through the supply chain; from the point of manufacturing, to administering medication to patients. By using machine-readable bar codes, healthcare practitioners and organizations will improve internal efficiencies, and more importantly improve patient safety. In order for this to become a reality, bar codes must be deployed in a standard format on all medication packaging, and readable by health system scanners and software. The GS1 system of standards enables this interoperability.
For more information on bar coding, visit the ISMP-Canada website.
For the first time, not only in Canada, but internationally, major funding will be available for researchers to study patient safety in home care. Up to $1.1 million is being provided by the Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI) and other sponsoring organizations – including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (IHSPR), Institute of Aging (IA), and Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH); The Change Foundation; and the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation (CHSRF) – to help identify the scope and magnitude of the patient safety challenge in home care.
While there is increasing evidence about patient safety issues and potential solutions in hospital or acute care settings, there is a need for more evidence on the nature of patient safety issues in all healthcare sectors and settings to guide effective approaches to improving patient safety and the quality of healthcare services in Canada.
"We know there are unique risks involved in the home care setting," said Phil Hassen, CEO, Canadian Patient Safety Institute. "While there is a lot of anecdotal information, we do not yet fully understand these risks. This research will provide evidence to help us better target our resources and efforts."
The research, which comes at a critical time given Canada's aging population and growing demand for home care services, will help to generate new knowledge and contribute to improving the safety of home care services for Canadian home care clients.
"The research that will be generated by this initiative will fill a major gap" said Maureen O'Neil, President, CHSRF. "Home care will be playing an increasingly important role in health service delivery, and there is a need for solid evidence to help policy-makers and providers put in place measures to ensure that patients consistently receive high quality, safe care in the home setting."
The research project will be completed over a period of two years, and the sponsoring organizations have committed to widely sharing the results of this groundbreaking work, with a view that the results will inform changes in policy, practice and behaviour in home care settings.
"The creation of this funding opportunity recognizes the critical importance of the home care sector in the patient safety agenda. Health policy-makers, managers and care providers need strong research-based evidence on effective and practical solutions to improve patient safety in home care," said Dr. Colleen Flood, Scientific Director of CIHR's Institute of Health Services and Policy Research. "On behalf of my CIHR colleagues and partners Dr. Peter Liu (Scientific Director, Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health) and Dr. Anne Martin-Matthews (Scientific Director, Institute of Aging), we are thrilled to support this important national effort to make home care safer for Canadians."
"The Change Foundation is pleased to participate in this national effort which builds on our previous work and comes at a crucial time given Canada's demographics and growing demand for home-care services," said CEO Cathy Fooks. "Without this commitment to identify the size of the challenge we're facing, it would be difficult to make measurable and meaningful progress on improving safety in home care for the millions of Canadians who rely on it," she said.
To find out more about the Patient/Client Safety in Home Care in Canada Request for Applications please click here, or visit any of the sponsoring organizations' websites.
Only three weeks until the 2nd Safe Surgery Saves Lives Workshop!
Designed to meet YOUR needs, this workshop aims to arm each participant with practical tools that can be used immediately in their home organizations. We listened carefully to what you told us over the last year - during the workshop, virtual grand rounds, presentations, community of practice and the checklist action series. In addition we consulted with national and international experts, researchers, clinicians with practical experience in implementing the surgical safety checklist, quality improvement experts working on surgical safety projects and others working on various surgical safety initiatives. With the help of our partners at the World Health Organizations we also looked at what other countries around the world are doing to make surgery safer.
The planning group and our faculty will ensure that at the end of the workshop you will be able to:
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Click here to access the provisional agenda. Visit www.safesurgerysaveslives.ca for more information.
On January 28 and 29, 2010, members of the Teamwork and Communication and Disclosure Working Groups met in Toronto to further scope and refine the tenets of a framework to support patient safety through effective teamwork and communication. Through the skilful facilitation of Kelly Kay, Tavia Nazarko and Paula Beard, the group engaged in a process of discovery underpinned by Applied Inquiry Based Learning. The essence of this inquiry method is learning through questioning and the use of critical thinking to seek resolutions.
The participants truly lived the old adage, "tell me and I forget, show me and I remember, involve me and I understand." The understanding at the end of the process resulted in the development of a structure upon which future concepts of the framework can be premised. The group's immediate challenge is to refine the plethora of questions posed with regard to the concepts of "effective" "teamwork" and "communication" to guide the literature review.
Dr. Michael Gardam, Director of the Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion kicked off day one of the meeting presenting on positive deviance (PD). The PD approach that suggests that in every hospital there are positive deviants; individuals who display attitudes or employ practices or behaviours that allow them to function more effectively that others who may have access to the same resources or work under identical circumstances. Through employing the tools of positive deviance, Dr. Gardam has recruited six Canadian hospitals to go through the PD process over a period of 18 months, in a Canadian Patient Safety Institute funded project. Through empowering staff the project aims to bring about sustainable changes in the organizations' cultures and result in decreases in rates of hospital-associated infections including Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), and Clostridium difficile Associated Disease (CDAD). The Working Group could readily envision the application of the PD approach as strategies are developed to support effective communication within organizations.
Dr. Ivy Oandasan, Associate Professor and Research Scholar with the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto and lead author of the CHSRF (2005) literature review on Effective Teamwork in Healthcare in Canada opened the second day by sharing her vast knowledge on what is known about effective team functioning. Dr. Oandasan detailed the individual and organizational factors that influence teamwork, how teams can move from low to functioning, the norms and values in teams and the barriers to collaboration. The application of theory to practice as a means to support communication and improve patient safety was soundly stated by Dr. Oandasan and will guide the working group as strategies are developed.
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Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Each year in Canada, 8,000 to 12,000 patients die as a result of complications of hospital acquired infections. Through the simple act of practicing optimal hand hygiene, you can help reduce that number by half! The spread of pathogens by human hands creates risk at home, in the community, and particularly in healthcare settings. Without action, patients and healthcare workers are at risk. Help us help you to save lives!
In Canada, STOP! Clean Your Hands Day will be held Wednesday, May 5, 2010, in conjunction with the World Health Organization's global event. Canada's Hand Hygiene challenge "STOP! Clean Your Hands" website will be re-launched shortly with a new look, renewed emphasis, new tools, information, and strategies.
Stay tuned to www.handhygiene.ca for how you can participate in Canada's Stop! Clean Your Hands Day.
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| Biography - Joe Howe/ Men's Soccer
As a Junior (2004): Appeared in 15 games with two starts
... had an assist against Siena on Sept. 15.
Before Binghamton: Helped lead Herkimer to a 33-4-2 record and a pair of NJCAA Region III championships ... named to both the All-Region III and All-Mountain Valley Conference teams ... named to the NJCAA All-Tournament team both years ... scored eight goals and tallied 28 assists in his two seasons ... as a sophomore, his 20 assists was the highest total in the nation among junior colleges.
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Buses to Poland
Buses to Poland - From the UK, Eurolines - the overseas wing of National Express - offer return fares to many major Polish cities including Warsaw, Gdansk, Szczecin, Katowice and Krakow.
Departures are 3 times weekly from Victoria coach station with more services in the summer. Journey time is around 30 hours and presently fares are around 110 GBP return.
Eurolines' routes stretch to over 30 countries from Scandinavia to Central Europe to North Africa and journeys to Poland can be booked in many European cities. Some approximate journey times from Warsaw are Berlin 12 hours, Cologne 20 hours, Frankfurt 19 hours, Paris 27 hours and Amsterdam 21 hours.
Buses in Poland
Long distance bus services in Poland mainly radiate out from the capital Warsaw and connections are not so good between regional towns. For example, there are no connecting buses betwen Krakow and Wroclaw and travellers between these two Polish cities must rely on the 5 hour long train connection.
Buses to and from Warsaw are quick, comfortable and cheap however. The Polish bus network used to be operated by Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej (PKS) but bus services in Poland are no longer a state monopoly and have been deregulated, though PKS remains the biggest player. Bus stations are often located near train stations in Poland and may lack good facilities.
Local Bus Services in Poland
Local buses complement the tram (streetcar) services in Poland's towns and cities and big cities like Krakow and Warsaw also have limited night bus services.
Buy your ticket from the ticket machine at the bus stop and validate it in the validator on the bus. It is possible to buy a ticket from machines on some buses including machines that take credit cards and operate in a number of European languages including English, French, German and Spanish.
Most present-day Polish buses are clean and efficient including a number of large bendy-buses in the big cities. There are no conductors but plain-clothes inspectors work the bus routes and will issue an on-the-spot fine if you have no valid ticket to ride.
Bus stops display the bus numbers of the services that stop there, journey times and the times of the buses throughout the day, typically from 5am-11pm.
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PrzedsiÄbiorstwo Komunikacji Samochodowej (PKS) www.pks.warsawa.pl


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South Hill Coopertive Preschool, a Bates affiliate, will hold a Family Fun Fair & Super Raffle on Saturday, March 10, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
An indoor community event for the whole family, the public is invited to join the families, teachers and others for an awesome afternoon of carnival games, prizes, food, face painting, balloon animals, cake walk, $5 pony rides, $1 raffle tickets, and much more!
Where: Bethany Baptist Church, 713 South Hill Drive, Puyallup
When: Saturday, March 10, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Proceeds from the pony rides & raffle items will benefit South Hill Cooperative Preschool. See you there!


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How mercury can enter our environment
While some pollutants are restricted in their range and in the size and number of the population they affect, mercury is not one of them. Wherever it is mined, used or discarded, it is liable – in the absence of effective disposal methods – to finish up thousands of kilometers away because of its propensity to travel through air and water. Beyond that, it reaches the environment more often after being unintentionally emitted than through negligen...
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Industrial processes: input and output of mercury
Socio-economic conditions are often barriers to the adoption of better practices (UNEP, 2012). This figure shows the inputs and outputs of mercury by industries.
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Natural and industrial disasters
Some places are more prone to disaster than others. But that does it take to turn a cyclone into a disaster in one place and just a climatic event somewhere else? The main reasons are obvious enough. Economically deprived people living in shacks are more likely to suffer from any calamity. Rich countries may have more to lose financially, but they also have more resources for anticipating hazards. There are many ways of determining vulnerability,...
01 Feb 2006 - by Emmanuelle Bournay, UNEP/GRID-Arendal
Industrial hot spots Tisza river basin
On 30 January 2000 a tailings dam at the Aurul Mine in Romania overflowed and released 100,000 cubic metres of effluent containing cyanide into the Tisza River. By the time the overflow was detected, the alarm raised and emergency measures taken to staunch the flow, heavily contaminated wastewater had reached the Danube River and was on its way to Hungary and beyond. Traces of cyanide, albeit at a very low level, were still detected in the rive...
01 Feb 2006 - by Emmanuelle Bournay, UNEP/GRID-Arendal
Ozone hole size 1980–2006
The extent of ozone depletion for any given period depends on complex interaction between chemical and climatic factors such as temperature and wind. The unusually high levels of depletion in 1988, 1993 and 2002 were due to early warming of the polar stratosphere caused by air disturbances originating in mid-latitudes, rather than by major changes in the amount of reactive chlorine and bromine in the Antarctic stratosphere.
01 Oct 2007 - by Emmanuelle Bournay, UNEP/GRID-Arendal
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Local author Bryan Young curates a monthly series of fiction readings featuring local and national authors, as well as readings from you! Sign up ahead of time to read works of your own for peer review and critiquing!
If a story is in you, it has to come outWilliam Faulkner
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Join us for a screening of the 1992 film 'Batman Returns,' followed by a panel discussion on the film, the material that inspired it, and more.
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Tracking is the gateway to awareness. Sound ethereal? It's a result. In our Tracking Arts courses we spend a lot of time looking at dents in the ground, following trails, watching tracks age, analyzing various substrates, and doing tracking exercises. After a day or weekend your senses are expanded and your mental file cabinet has grown- you cannot help but be more aware and empathetic. Our courses are designed to dial you into to the minutiae of a track, as well as, to see the big picture on the landscape. We recommend starting with Concepts of Tracking or a one day workshop.
View our calendar to check out upcoming classes. Or read about Custom Courses if you'd like to see something happen that isn't currently on the calendar.
Concepts of Tracking
Prerequisites: None
This class will sharpen your tracking and physical awareness skills regardless of your tracking background. Individual track analysis, clear print identification, compression shapes, track aging, dust and grit compressions, pace, stride, pitch, straddle, and gait are just a few topics covered. Concepts of Tracking is our introductory tracking class and is recommended for anyone interested in expanding their view of what is going on in nature. Science of Tracking and Art of Tracking expand on the basics learned on Concepts.
Art of Tracking
Prerequisites: Concepts of Tracking
AOT is where we take you to a new level of tracking you would not think possible. It could also be called the Art of Seeing. We spend lots of time looking closely at tracks, but also looking at them from a distance. We will stretch the side of your brain you don't often use. It is one of those courses that is hard to put a description to; however, we promise you will not be disappointed and will come away a better tracker. Art of Tracking is one half of the picture covering the intuitive and right brained side of tracking. Science of Tracking covers the other half.
Science of Tracking
Prerequisites: Concepts in Tracking
Science of Tracking deals with the hard skills of tracking. Pressure releases, track and trail measurements, foot maps, micros, and macros. You will be looking at tracks up close and personal. Science of Tracking is the sister class to Art of Tracking. We will be stretching the left side of your brain, so bring your rulers.
Intro to Animal Sign Workshop
Prerequisites: None
By utilizing the signs left behind by animals (scat, digs, nests, scratches and hair), we will get to know who is sharing the forest and how they interact. A lot of time will be spent sitting in close study of the signs we find. Bring snacks, lunch, water, notebook, pen, and small Ziplock bags for collection.
Intro to Trailing and Animal Behavior Workshop
Prerequisites: None
By trailing animals, we will discover patterns of behavior and mold our own minds to be able to see tracks and sign. Breeding, hunting, predator avoidance, and insights into the thoughts and feelings of an animal are behaviors we may encounter. To avoid pressuring animals we will generally backtrack. As always, dress appropriately with extra layers, bring snacks, lunch and lots of water. After a long strenuous hike we will be on wind blown swamp ice and into thick brush, so be prepared for some hard cold fun.
Spirit of the Hunt
Prerequisites: None
You will learn the skills necessary for an aboriginal hunt. We will focus specifically on deer hunting, but the information will be applicable to all animals. Hunters, trackers, naturalists, and primitive skills practitioners will all have something to gain from lessons in awareness, camouflage, movement, concentric ring study, track aging, scrape and sign analysis, animal behavior, and hair and scat study. We will also cover the utilization of all parts of a deer, including brain tanned buckskin, sinew cordage and bone tools.
Tracking and Hunting 5 Day
This class centers around the needs of the hunter. Elements from all of the tracking, awareness and hard skills classes are woven in to an experience designed to bring you to your quarry, field dress it, brain tan the hide, and make the tools to do it again next season. We will actively compare primitive and modern research, skills, and technologies to broaden your options and increase your hunting success.
Track & Sign Interpretation Workshop
Prerequisites: None
We will be focusing mainly on the other marks animals leave on the landscape besides foot compressions. This class is a dirt time sign tracking class where we spend a lot of time in the field. We try to cover everything we don't have time for in our regular tracking classes.
Tracking Arts: 5 Day
Prerequisites: None
We are going to get down and dirty in this class. There will be some classroom time, but we will spend most of the week in the field with our noses in the sand. We will cover a variety of substrates, animal and man tracking, and weather conditions. If you can't seem to find enough time to track or feel like you've hit a wall with your tracking skills then this is the class for you. We will help you dial in your eyes so that by the end of the week you will be seeing tracks that you wouldn't have thought possible while also spending the time on basics such as animal track ID, patterns, gaits, and track aging.
Tracking Evaluation Prep
Prerequisites: None
This class is designed for anyone interested in taking the CyberTracker Tracking Evaluation developed by Louis Liebenburg in South Africa and brought to the US by Mark Elbroch. The Eval Prep is taught by George Leoniak one of only 4 Track & Sign Evaluators in North America.
A slide show presentation Friday night will highlight the diversity of animal tracks and sign that can be found in New England. It will include tips on track and sign identification and gait interpretation. On Saturday we will reinforce topics that were discussed the previous night by studying the tracks and sign we find during the field session. A slide show on Saturday night will introduce participants to the Cybertracker evaluation process, and on Sunday morning students will have the opportunity to participate in a mock evaluation. For more information go to WildlifeTrackers.com and LeoniakTracking.com.
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A Few Thoughts On Sapp-For-Camarillo TradePosted by on August 26, 2010 – 6:20 am
After disappointing news that WR Sidney Rice could be sideline for 8 weeks or even more after undergoing hip surgery earlier in the week, the Vikings weren't reduced to licking their wounds or curling over in the fetal position. Instead, the team has aggressively addressed the problem by signing veteran Javon Walker and trading for 5th-year player Greg Camarillo.
Camarillo immediately bolsters the talent level and depth of the Vikings WR corps. The 6-1, 190-pound WR out of Stanford is a versatile player who can lineup in the slot or out wide. According to the website footballoutsiders, Camarillo was targeted 73 times in 2009 with 50 receptions and 0 drops. Camarillo, a smart player, has good but not great quickness and speed and he's also been productive over the past 2 seasons, hauling in 105 catches in that time with an 11.1-yard per catch average.
Time will tell exactly how the Vikings use him, but by all appearances he seems to be a prototypical possession receiver – versatile with great hands and a history of producing. He's a nice addition for the Vikings.
The addition of Camarillo comes at the expense of CB Benny Sapp, who had been with the club over the past 2 seasons and played well during his time with the Vikings. When CB Antoine Winfield was sidelined last season with a foot injury, it was Sapp who stepped in and played capably. In total, Sapp played in 30 games for the Vikings with 11 starts and tallied 59 tackles, 2 INTs and 2 forced fumbles in that time.
"Benny was a good player for us," Vikings assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said on Wednesday. "He did a great job while he was here. He helped us out down the stretch a year ago. Wish him the best with his new team, wish him the best."
But while the Vikings depth at WR was in question, depth at CB was not. And that's why Sapp was dealt. Although starter Cedric Griffin is coming back from a knee injury, Winfield appears to be in top form and a trio of other CBs – Asher Allen, Chris Cook and Lito Sheppard – are vying for playing time. Sapp was by no means a front runner among the CB group and he actually missed extensive time during the early part of training camp due to dehydration.
No word yet on when Camarillo will join the Vikings or what jersey number he'll wear. His contract runs through the 2011 season.
Tags: Benny Sapp, Greg Camarillo, Javon Walker, Leslie Frazier
Posted in All, Mike Wobschall | 40 Comments »
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to "A Few Thoughts On Sapp-For-Camarillo Trade"
By MGR4FUN on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
thanks mike … i wanna wish mr sapp well in goin home to florida and playin with the fins … the fins will get a good contributor to special teams and a reliable man on the corner … i think this maybe one of those moves when we look back at the end of the year and say wow the front office really knew what they were doin with that trade … #4 will make this young mr camarillo a superstar … that is just what #4 does … however it will still be the runnin game of #28 and #32 that allow #4 the luxury of bein selective in his surgical skills and selection of just who he will apply as the scalpel … aint it gr8 to be a fan of the purple
By VikefaninIllinois on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
Don't stop now Vike's.Trade even up McKinne for left tackle Marcus McNeill of the Chargers(holdout).We all know it is won in the trenches,& McKinne ain't quite got it anymore..
By Haywood Jablomie on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
MGR4FUN forgot to add that # 4 will then throw an interception at the worst possible time, because that is what # 4 also does. # 28 will fumble and you are counting on Toby Who? I don't think it is so gr8 to be a fan of the purple.
By Eugene on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
That's what you gotta love about Favre he makes the talent better. Yes it hurts to not have Rice in the lineup but no need to panic Bret Favre will bring out someone else and make them a superstar. Great move with this trade I think the Dolphins may be the loser in this trade honestly and I have heard Dolphins fans themselves admit it as well. Go Vikings!
By vikingsfansince98 on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
we just traded for the next wes welker. great move
By vikings012 on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
haywood jablomie go somewhere else f@g
By Pedro on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
I think it was a great move. The dolphins are deep at reciever and felt camarillo could be let go. Watching the Patriots like I do and have seem Camarillo play its a very good pick up for the vikes and having Farve throwing to him should make him very good.
By mshow your horns on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
haywood jablomie how does it feel to go through life as chicken little and all that negativity if your not a vikings fan than go away
By jjj on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
The cardinals are desperate for a quarterback – perhaps we could pry Steve Breaston away – for Sage or Travis and a draft pick – or whatever it takes – just a thought
By purple08 on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
Makes me laugh how so many people say #4 will make everyone a superstar! What a joke. Awesome name Haywood! Haha! I am in a football pool with someone who uses that handle. Favre Sucks!
By Rogerthevikefan on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
They would have to make the trade soon before mac shows he lost it.
By Vikinator911 on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
I wish the Vikings would stop worrying about the reciever and get an offensive lineman. They need to work out a trade to the Patriots for Mankins. They're Farve will not be able to throw the ball to anyone without an offensive line!
By Carl K on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
Our oline will be ok if just start big Ryan Cook at center and start DeGeare at guard.
By Lakes on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
Packers already talking superbowl even if they have too of the oldest corners in leaugue and no linebackers!! Can't wait till vikes shut them down again and put Mr. Rodgers out to pasture hahaha!!
By al green on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
By trevor on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
how about trade round 2 next year…and sidney rice and/or tjack for randy moss
By Rogerthevikefan on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
Hope GC makes defenders look worthless.
By Haywood Jablomie on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
This isn't Detroit man, this is for the SuperBowl…
Gary Anderson lined up for a field goal, he hasn't missed all year, oops, now he has.
Giants 41 Vikings 0
By Muscles911 on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
Sapp flopped a few times down the stretch as I recall so great trade, nice to get a Welker type player that is quick and fearless over the middle combined with a T/E nice options for Farve! Farve played his best EVER last year and they lost ( which they SHOULD have won) showing they need and will succeed in making the other facets of the team play stronger and better! Adrian looks great pre-season and seems to be very aware of the football this year, so no worries there! I am betting that the Aints will have the classic case of SB hangover, the cheeseheads wont make it past the purples they are not deep enough. Farve MVP of SB!! Go Vikes!
By Muscles911 on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
Giants 41 Vikings 0 lol after Poor Eli got his head ripped open he will have a case of pocket QB jitters all year! THAT was just preseason wait until real game time! !:)
By Woodboat on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
I really enjoy the insightful comments some folks put on these boards… such as Farve Sucks. Name me a QB that NEVER makes a bad throw in an important game. Peyton Manning? Joe Montana? Johnny Unitas? Yeah, Farve will throw a bad ball now and again, but so what? He won a bunch of games for the Vikes last year, games they'd have lost with any other QB on their roster. He isn't the best QB in the league, probably not even the best in division, but he's pretty darned good and easily the best chance the Vikes have to getting to the big game. Oh, someone said the Packers don't have any LBs…. uh, that's not true. Hawkes is a bad man.
By Woodboat on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
Other thoughts…
Sapp got burned plenty last year. He may have been a great teammate, but I don't think the VIkes are gonna miss him much. Someone suggested trying to trade S Rice and T Jack for Randy Moss…. uh, no. Moss is getting long in the tooth, and while I wouldn't mind seeing the last of Jackson, Rice (assuming he gets and stays healthy) is gonna be a great receiver for the Vikes for years to come. I love that everyone is calling Camarillo the next Wes Welker. Why, because of his skin tone? Why not just let him be Greg Camarillo and leave Welker in Boston…..
By Muscles911 on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
nice comment Woodboat! Just one thought though you state"He isn't the best QB in the league, probably not even the best in division, but he's pretty darned good and easily the best chance the Vikes have to getting to the big game." Last year he WAS one of the best quarterbacks in the entire NFL, Let us not say he may not be the best in the DIVISION until AFTER the season, when we will know for certain one way or another. I will bet he like all QBs will toss some ints but like you stated Farve is the best chance for the Vikes this season!
By Muscles911 on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
"I love that everyone is calling Camarillo the next Wes Welker. Why, because of his skin tone? Why not just let him be Greg Camarillo and leave Welker in Boston….." ROFL! only like Welker in "style points" zero drops is impressive!
By itguy on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
Haywood, you are an idiot. If you live in MN move out. All of you pessimist should get the heck out of here. Do you think you are that smart to come on a MN Vikings website and try and bring us down. We will see what happens this year. Benny you will be missed, Mike welcome and lets kick some tail!
By Ca FIN Fan on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
Vikes fans, you did good with Camarillo. He's been a class act for us in Miami and a real clutch receiver. We're sad to lose him but that's the game. We need help with a young secondary and I guess Coach feels Sapp will help. Not sure I'd compare him to Welker (whom we stupidly gave to the Pats), but I think your head office did good with this one. I'm glad greg gets to play with number 4 and a team that should be a contender.
By Woodboat on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
I'm really looking forward to watching Camarillo play for the Vikes this year, and I'd also like to see Payne see some time in the slot. I just don't want the expectations for this kid to be set so high (ala Wes Welker) that the fans turn on him when he doesn't contend for the league MVP. I'll be tickled pink if he gives us 60 catches for 600 yards this year. Remember, the Vikes still have Bernard, Shank, Percy, AP, and hopefully half a season of Rice. This is a very tough squad and we don't really NEED Camarillo to go Wes Welker, which is nice for him and the team.
By Haywood Jablomie on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
Hey itguy…"all of you pessimist should get the heck out of here." You are quite the wordsmith, plus you can't even spell out Minnesota. Vikings will be 8 and 8. Go 49ers.
By jesse sandoval on Aug 26, 2010 | Reply
i think Visanthe Shiancoe and percy harvin are going to be the stand out players and weve got a lot of good group of players
By Shane on Aug 27, 2010 | Reply
You know, I don't know why everyone worries so much about sidney rice being out.. He is a great talent, no doubt, but was he a great talent before last season? wasn't he just mediocre for his first 2 seasons? Brett Favre will make the people around him better, maybe another one of our young recievers will excel. All is not lost, favre will make himself a recieving corps
By drew on Aug 27, 2010 | Reply
We needed a receiver, that was a good move! But! Why not give the Jets a second round for Darrelle Revis,. we could offer Revis a 5yr deal 5yrs 70mil and 40mil a sure things. Antoine is getting old, we always need corner and safty help.
By Woodboat on Aug 27, 2010 | Reply
Shane, Rice was a mediocre receiver because we didn't have a QB that could get him the ball. That being said, I agree with you that Farve will make everyone better. If the receivers can catch, and it sounds like they can, the Vikes'll be just fine.
By Don on Aug 27, 2010 | Reply
Are you kidding me? Three articles down you were talking about the secondary needs. Now you say we have no needs in the CB position. Did something change because of spring training? Or did those questions get answered in the San Fran game? It looks to me that we need more help in the CB position.
We were so shallow in the CB position last year. Did no one watch the NFC championship game? Corner goes down and replacement comes in. Drew Brews has a field day on that side of the field. Saints go to the Superbowl. Brett Farve is not the total answer for the Vikings. Sorry he had a bad December and he still makes bad decisions. You win championships on defense. It gets no simpler then that. Remember Brad Johnson and Trent Dilfer have Superbowl rings.
By MGR4FUN on Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
i am not sure i was watchin the same game that don was … brees field day on the right side was a non-existant pass interference call on ben leber who was never in contact with the wide receiver and the replay clearly indicated that … ifin that is what don is callin a field day … all i got to say is … cmon man … the purple needed a possession type receiver and miami needed a nickle type / special teams db … sapp was of value to miami and because of some dehydration issues early in camp sapp had fallen down the depth chart and the purple considered him available for this trade … good deal for the purple and benny gets to go home to florida and play football … the purple defensive backfield will be just fine this fall just wait and see … keep the purple faith
By Larry80ldj on Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
Even though Rice will be missed; I think this can be a blessing in disguise, Harvin will get less headaches as season goes on (the 80-90 deg heat is a killer to a migraine person)…so we actually added depth, then if we can stay competative until Rice gets back….look-out…I think this is the year! who-ever idea to bring & get these 2 players should get a Raise….AWSOME MOVE !
By larry80ldj on Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
Awsome move…Chilly.give yourself a nice pad on the back if this was your idea! ….after Rice went down & Harvin well u know…but this is a huge blessing in disguise getting Greg C & J Walker…Super Bowl in 2010 no Doubt
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Jerk Food Festival coming to Jacksonville
Updated On: Sep 01 2013 09:18:47 AM EDT
There's an event coming up downtown next Sunday that's sure to make your mouth water! It's called the Jerk Food Festival. You can come enjoy a taste of the Caribbean with a wide variety of vendors. There will also be arts and crafts for the kids as well as free live music. Best of all this event is being held to raise money for charity.
The event will be held at Metropolitan Park from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on September 1st.
It's the first Jacksonville Food Fest and organizer Ian Walker says its an event that takes place all over Florida and the country and is long overdue in Jacksonville.
"We are becoming more and more diverse," Walker believes. "Every day we are becoming more and more diverse. More people are coming from all over the world. And as more people come in the love for jerk becomes more and more there."
The festival will feature food from several local restaurants Irie Caribean Cafe. Owner Chef Irie says he is happy to be a part of the festival and hopes it will give him a chance to promote his restaurant.
"I'm trying to uplift the Caribbean food a little bit," says Chef Irie. "This is a good experience for anyone who hasn't tried Jamaican food or Caribbean food come on out and try it."
Admission is free to the Jerk Food Fest if you bring a non-perishable food item or you can donate $5 to charity.
For more information on the Jacksonville Jerk Food Fest head to their website, jaxjerkfoodfest.com.
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If you receive a phone call from someone who claims to be a relative in a jam in another country, be wary that it could be a scam.
Noble County has recently seen multiple cases in which victims have lost thousands of dollars to such scams, according to the sheriff's department.
The scammers, who target elderly residents, have posed as family members who need specific amounts of money wired to them in Mexico so they can be released from jail. Some calls have involved additional people on the line pretending to be officials.
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RICE Symposium
The 7th Annual Centre RICE (Research, Internships, and Creative Endeavors) Symposium will take place on campus April 10-11, 2014.
RICE Symposium Overview
Students in ALL DISCIPLINES and in ALL CLASS YEARS are invited to present their recent academic work at the symposium. The symposium is set up like a typical academic conference—with registration, abstract submission, concurrent paper sessions, and a poster session. Students' abstracts are published together in a bound program.
Students will have the opportunity to either:
(1) give a 12-minute presentation on their work in a paper session with 3 or 4 other student presenters,
(2) design a poster describing their work for display in the poster session, or
(3) display their creative work in a gallery, an exhibition, or give a performance in a studio setting.
The Annual Centre RICE Symposium is sponsored by the Dean, Associate Dean, and a grant from Dr. John Barton.
RICE Symposium Schedule
Thursday, April 10th
2:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. • Oral Presentations (Young Hall, Grant Hall)
3:45 p.m. — 5:15 p.m. • Oral Presentations (Young Hall, Grant Hall)
5:30 p.m. — 6:30 p.m. • Poster Presentations (Norton Center lobby)
Friday, April 11th
4 p.m. — 5:30 p.m. • Art Show (AEGON Gallery inside the Jones Visual Arts Center)
There will be a truncated class schedule on April 10. All students are encouraged to attend panel sessions, poster sessions, and creative works displays as soon as their classes end that day. Students, faculty, staff, community members, and prospective students are invited to attend the symposium.
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