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With its vibrant color, curvaceous lines, and eccentric, distinctive imagery, the bold and playful work of Dutch graphic artist Parra has garnered a substantial cult following since it first appeared in the 1990s. Parra's cartoonlike, hybridized characters and free-form typography have become iconic, while his hand-drawn approach to graphic design has landed him high-profile collaborations with companies like Nike and InCase. For this exhibition, his first in a U.S. museum, Parra is taking over SFMOMA's second-floor landing with an expansive mural that showcases his irrepressible post-Pop design style.


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Civics Central: Cities certify primary results; West Jordan looks at graffiti management
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Bountiful City Council • Will consider authorizing conversion of the Intermountain Power Project from coal to natural gas production of electricity; Tuesday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m., 790 S. 100 East, Bountiful. View the Bountiful agenda.
Clearfield City Council » Has canceled its Tuesday, Aug. 27, meeting.
Clinton City Council » Will hold a public hearing on amendments to the fiscal 2014 budget and will certify the results of the Aug. 13 primary election; Tuesday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m., 2267 N. 1500 West, Clinton. View the Clinton agenda.
Cottonwood Heights City Council • Will meet to certify primary election results at 5:45 p.m. in City Council Chambers (Suite 300), followed by 6 p.m. work session in Suite 250, followed by 7 p.m. Council meeting where a contract with the University of Utah for Cottonwood Heights Police Department secondary assignment will be considered; Tuesday, Aug. 27, City Offices at 1265 E. Fort Union Blvd., Cottonwood Heights. View the Cottonwood Heights agenda.
Davis County Commission • Will consider a letter of support for the West Davis Corridor process; Tuesday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m., Davis County Administrative Office Building, 61 S. Main St., Farmington. View the Davis County agenda.
Draper City Council • Will hold a public hearing on adjusting the city boundaries between Draper and Lehi and will certify the results of the Aug. 13 primary election; Tuesday, 7 p.m., 1020 E. Pioneer Road, Draper. View the Draper agenda.
Herriman City Council • Will certify the results of the Aug. 13 primary election at a special Board of Canvassers meeting at 6 p.m. Another meeting will follow at 7 p.m. to interview applicants for interim mayor; Tuesday, Aug. 27, 13011 S. Pioneer St., Herriman. View the Herriman Board of Canvassers agenda. View the Herriman agenda.
Holladay City Council • Will hold a special closed council session immediately following the 4:30 p.m. official election canvass meeting to discuss personnel issues, potential litigation and property acquisition and disposition; Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 4:40 p.m. in Mt. Olympus Room of City Hall at 4580 S. 2300 East, Holladay. View the Holladay agenda.
Murray City Council • Will receive public comment concerning an ordinance amending residential single-family medium density to commercial retail for Murdock Hyundai property at 4679 S. Hanauer St., will also receive public comment concerning zone change for properties at 703, 709 and 753 E. Winchester St. from single-family low-density residential to residential neighborhood business; Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers of Municipal Building at 5025 S. State St., Murray. View the Murray agenda.
Ogden City Council • Will certify primary election results, then follow with a work session to discuss secondary water issues, B & C road funds, and water & sewer utility bond projects; election canvass results is at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in 3rd floor Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 2549 Washington Blvd., Ogden. Work session moves to 3rd floor work room immediately afterward. View the Ogden agenda.
Orem City Council » Will certify the results of the Aug. 13 primary election; Tuesday, Aug. 27, 6 p.m., 56 N. State St., Orem. View the Orem agenda.
Provo Municipal Council • Will certify the results of the Aug. 13 primary election; Tuesday, Aug. 27, 5 p.m., Municipal Council Chambers, 351 W. Center St., Provo. View the Provo agenda.
Salt Lake City Council • Will hold a retreat open to the public Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Community Room at the Salt Lake City Public Safety Building, 475 S. 300 East.
Salt Lake County Council • Will receive an update on the park projects funded with a $47 million bond approved by county voters in November of 2012; Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 9 a.m.; Room 2003, North Building, County Government Center, 2001 S. State St., Salt Lake City. View the Salt Lake County agendas.
Sandy City Council • Will hold a special meeting to certify primary election results and then consider a super parameters resolution involving the issuance and sale of $8.8 million in sales tax revenue bonds. A tour of the Davis County transit-oriented development and trail systems follows; Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 5 p.m. in Council Chambers of City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, Sandy. View the Sandy agenda.
South Jordan Planning Commission • Will consider conditional use permit for automatic car wash facility at 11724 S. 3600 West, also a single-family residential development at 10579 S. 2700 West; Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 6:30 p.m. in Council chambers, City Hall, 1600 W. Towne Center Drive, South Jordan. View the South Jordan agenda.
South Salt Lake City Council • Will hold a special meeting to certify the results of the Aug. 13 primary election; Tuesday, Aug. 27, 5 p.m. Will consider at its regular meeting repealing certain sections of the municipal code regarding landscaping and nonconformity; Wednesday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m., 220 E. Morris Ave., South Salt Lake. View the South Salt Lake special meeting agenda. View the South Salt Lake regular meeting agenda.
South Weber City Council • Has canceled its Tuesday, Aug. 27, meeting.
Taylorsville City Council » Will certify the results of the Aug. 13 primary election; Tuesday, Aug. 27, 6 p.m., 2600 W. Taylorsville Blvd. (5325 South), Taylorsville. View the Taylorsville agenda.
Utah County Commission • Has canceled its Tuesday, Aug. 27, meeting.
Weber County Commission • Will consider various contracts for the Powder Mountain road and utility project that includes support services for bridges, geotechnical design and the Hidden Lake water project; Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. in first floor Commission Chambers of the Weber Center at 2380 Washington Blvd., Ogden. View the Weber County agenda.
West Jordan City Council • Will consider a temporary beer license for St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church's Folk Fest, accepting the official election results, also discussing code changes on graffiti management policy and other items; Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. in 3rd floor Council Chambers, 8000 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan. View the West Jordan agenda.
West Valley City Council • Will certify the results of the Aug. 13 primary election; Tuesday, Aug. 27, 6:30 p.m., 3600 S. Constitution Blvd. (2700 West), West Valley City. View the West Valley City agenda.
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When: Wednesday, October 30th, 7:30 PM CST
Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX
Records: Memphis (0-0), San Antonio (0-0)
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After an eventful but never-ending summer and a long and rocky preseason, it's finally time for some meaningful Memphis Grizzlies action! Sure we all know the history by now: the Grizzlies are winless in season openers and have gone a total of 2-83838 (well, technically 2-10, but it feels just the same) against the Spurs since upsetting them in the 2011 playoffs. Let us not lament the past, however, as 2013-14 is the stage for new beginnings and revitalized Grit n' Grind spirit. Lionel Hollins has himself a new gig in the coach's corner on NBAtv, while his lead assistant Dave Joerger moves up to the big chair on the sidelines. The Spurs are a tall drink of water to take down, but what better opportunity for a new head coach to earn himself immediate endearment to the fan base, than to avenge last season's Western Conference Finals sweep in your first rodeo? No pressure, Dave.
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Mike Conley vs Tony Parker:
Parker is not known for being a defensive wizard of any sorts, but in the playoffs, he had Mike Conley on lockdown with a different kind of defense: his offense. The enduring task of checking Parker in the Western Conference Finals was an absolute chore, and one that Conley was stuck doing more than anybody else. Parker ran Conley into and through just about every screen ever set by mankind last May. The result? With the assignment of Parker and no true backup point to afford him any rest, number 11 had no legs left under him for the other end of the floor, converting on just 38.3% of his field goals and 26.7% from three. Expect the Spurs to exploit this again.
Advantage: San Antonio
Tony Allen vs Danny Green:
Danny Green swiftly became a household name (and the pride of Long Island, if I may add) with his dynamite display of long range shooting early in the Finals against the Heat, but for those paying attention, his outburst was hardly of the surprising sort. Heading into the Heat series, he had already drilled 28 three pointers in the playoffs, while shooting a 43% clip from the land of plenty. With all the attention on Parker's penetration, Green has been able to capitalize on favorable looks ad nauseum, but you best believe the Grindfather's not going to let him too far out of his sight tonight.
Advantage: Memphis
Tayshaun Prince vs Kawhi Leonard:
Tayshaun missed the majority of the preseason with a grueling stomach bug that according to the Commercial Appeal caused him to lose up to 15 pounds, but was able to return for the final exhibition. His lone display was a disappointing one, going 0-3 form the field with 3 turnovers to boot. In spite of the output, it seems like a moral victory just to have him back in action for the night. Hopefully he's feeling right by now for his sake, as well as the sake of the team. He'll need all the oomph he can muster against the emerging Kawhi Leonard.
Advantage: San Antonio
Zach Randolph vs Tim Duncan:
It's hard to call to memory a Zach Randolph that was more frustrated and out of sorts on the offensive end than the one that put up 11 points per game on 30.2% shoting against the Spurs last May. How did Gregg Popovich's guys do it? They simply didn't allow him to settle into any sort of rhythm. Pop ensured that there were fresh legs on Randolph at all times, tossing different looks his way for the entirety of the series. From Tim Duncan, to Matt Bonner, to Boris Diaw, to Tiago Spitter, everyone had a chance to try their hand in defending the Grizzly juggernaut — and each succeeded in their own way. Randolph thrives on creating and fighting through contact. He uses the physicality not only to wear out the opposition, but also to ground himself for leverage in getting his shots off. Simply by not obliging his invitation to wrestle in the paint, Spurs defenders had him off balance from the start. On the other side of tonight's matchup, Duncan was about as hungry as I've ever seen him in Game Six of the Finals, but ran out of steam towards the end and beyond. With a chip on his shoulder, I expect tonight to commence another season of greatness out of one of the most sound big men the game has ever seen. Also, let the record state that he has still never committed a foul, to my or his knowledge.
Advantage: San Antonio
Marc Gasol vs Tiago Splitter:
With their histories of international play behind them, I always love the prospects of a Gasol v. Splitter matchup, but with the way that the Spurs focus their defensive structure against the Grizzlies around Mr. Randolph, it never turns out to be a very eventful one. Regardless, Splitter earned himself a big payday over the summer, and with Duncan getting seriously up there in age, figures to find himself with an increasing degree of responsibility in his hands as we move forward. Gasol is in a similar situation, with Randolph's offensive role likely to diminish in Joerger's intended sticky-hands-free offense, but is already much further along in the processs.
Advantage: Memphis
The Grizzlies' bench has generated far more buzz over the offseason than the mainly static starting lineup, receiving a facelift from all degrees of player movement. The new management team in Memphis wasted no time in trying to construct a contender by fortifying the depth chart considerably. New additions through the draft (Jamaal Franklin), free agency (Mike Miller), and the eerie realm of trades (Kosta Koufos and Nick Calathes), join the opted-in Jerryd Bayless, re-signed preseason favorite Jonnie Leuer, and the returning favorites for "most-improved Grizzly," Ed Davis and Quincy Pondexter in what reads on paper as the most crowded and effective second unit since Hubie Brown's days on Beale Street. Shifting gears, the Spurs bench contains Manu Ginobili, who even at his advanced age is one of the more dangerous benchmen in the Association, and has seen its minimal departures of Gary Neal and Dejuan Blair replaced with effective analogs Marco Belinelli and Jeff Ayres (formerly Pendergraph).
Advantage: San Antonio
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Yesterday (Aug. 4) was town engineer Bob Burgmann's last day at work, ending a career with the town that began in 1994.
A reporter learned of Burgmann's departure at, of all places, an airport commission subcommittee. Assistant County Administrator Maggie Downey, attending to discuss a solar project, mentioned that the town was looking at other possible sites for solar panels, and Burgmann's name came up.
"He's retiring," Downey said, "and we're racing to get Cotuit dredged before (yesterday)."
That was one of many projects Burgmann kept after in his tenure with the town. He was also a strong voice in county transportation matters.
"Bob has played a significant role in every major project managed by DPW for the last 17 years," DPW Director Mark Ells wrote in an e-mail. "Bob's technical guidance and professional expertise will be greatly missed."
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As we prepare for the 2013 NBA Draft on Thursday night, we here at 3 Shades of Blue have been profiling players that are likely to be available when the Grizzlies make their three picks in the second round of the draft. One of those players is James Southerland, a 6-8 senior forward from Syracuse University. We had a chance to talk with James this week while he was waiting to catch a flight back to New York. First, let's take a look at what the so-called experts have to say about Southerland.
Chad Ford ranks Southerland as the 53rd best prospect in the draft and projects him as a late second-round pick or undrafted rookie free agent. The mock drafts have Southerland going as high as 40th overall (to Portland) while many project he will not be drafted.
The scouting report on Southerland looks like this:
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Southerland is a classic "stretch 4" at the NBA level. He has the size to play down low but is most dangerous (offensively) when he can face the basket and use his shooting to stretch the floor. The 23-year-old shot 39.8% from behind the arc during his senior year at Syracuse and understands that his best chance of making an NBA roster will come from proving he can shoot from the NBA 3pt line. Like many shooters, Southerland can be streaky and he is better in catch-and-shoot situations than when he is asked to create off the dribble. Southerland is also a good free-throw shooter and showed good defensive awareness in Syracuse's zone, regularly intercepting skip passes.
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The biggest question facing Southerland is the question that most Syracuse players face – can he defend in the NBA's man-to-man defensive scheme? Southerland proved himself an effective defender in the Syracuse 2-3 zone, and in the NBA, defense is as much about desire and effort as it is natural ability. At twenty-three, he is one of the oldest players in the draft and therefore may have less room to develop his game and body for the NBA. Southerland is not a particularly good ball handler or passer, which is expected from stretch 4s in today's NBA.
I spoke with Southerland this week as he was traveling back to New York following his final workout in Sacramento. Here are some of his thoughts about his game, the Grizzlies and life in general:
Thoughts on the Grizzlies –
Southerland got a chance to watch a lot of the Grizzlies' playoff run. When asked for his impression of the team, he said "They were a very tough team. You could tell that Lionel Hollins did a great job with the guys."
On what happened in the WCF: "They faced a great team like the Spurs who made them take a lot of outside shots and the Grizzlies didn't have a real outside threat besides Pondexter and Conley, which put a lot of pressure on Zach Randolph."
Southerland definitely thinks he could help with the Grizzlies spacing issues.
What role he sees for himself in the NBA –
"I'm definitely a guy that can space the floor, which is something the Grizzlies could use. I also bring hustle and intensity and can use my length to be a great defender as well." Southerland listed Rip Hamilton, Danny Green and Tayshaun Prince as guys he feels like his game is similar or whom he tries to emulate. He believes his 7'1 wingspan will be an asset in defending at the next level.
His ability to defend in the NBA –
"I understand why people [question players coming out of the Syracuse zone] because they think we have been playing zone all our lives. We've been playing man-to-man all our lives, and had to adjust to the zone in college." Southerland makes a good point, as these guys played man-to-man growing up, in high school, and in the summer. If anything, their ability to adjust to the zone in college could arguably be a strength, as it shows flexibility and a high level of basketball IQ, even if the zone doesn't allow them to showcase their individual defensive abilities. Right now, Southerland is more comfortable defending the perimeter, but can mix it up – the key, he said, is knowing the personnel you're defending.
Miscellaneous –
Southerland plans to be in attendance at the Barclay's Center in Brooklyn for the draft. He grew up in the New York area (Queens), as a Knicks fan. His recent draft workout is the only time he has been to Memphis. He got a chance to walk around Beale Street and saw the flippers, but didn't get any BBQ (he understandably didn't want to weigh himself down before his workout).
For any prospect looking to find a spot on the Grizzlies roster, two things are required: knock down open shots and play solid defense. Southerland has demonstrated the ability to do the former, but questions remain about the later. He certainly has the physical tools necessary to play defense in the NBA, but will have to prove he has the dedication to become a trusted defender if he wants to not only make an NBA roster, but play any meaningful minutes.
I view Southerland in the same way I view Austin Daye, though Daye is a few inches taller and a few pounds lighter than Southerland. Given the fact that the Grizzlies are not expected to extend a qualifying offer to Daye, drafting a player in the second round (who will not have a guaranteed contract) to fill that spot makes sense. On paper, Southerland could certainly be that guy. Given the Grizzlies draft position towards the end of the second round, there is no reason not to take a chance on a known shooter and see if he can prove himself capable on the defensive end. If Southerland goes undrafted, don't be surprised to see him make a Summer League roster and earn himself a spot on an NBA team this fall. I would certainly be pleased if that team is Memphis.
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Small Businesses Remain Wary of IPOs
As lawmakers press regulators to revamp the rules for initial public offerings, a new study shows few small firms are interested in going public.
In the wake of Facebook's rocky IPO in May, Rep. Darrell Issa (R., Calif.), in a letter Wednesday to Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro, urged the agency to overhaul regulations governing pricing and disclosure in public offerings, among other measures.
Sen. Jack Reed (D., R.I.), chairman of the subcommittee of the Senate Banking Committee, told the Wall Street Journal Wednesday that reforms were necessary to boost investor confidence.
Since its stock market debut, Facebook's market value has fallen below $90 billion, from $104 billion. The sharp decline has "taught us that, at a minimum, the IPO process suffers substantial flaws," Rep. Issa said in the letter.
Over the past decade, U.S. IPOs have dropped to an average of 130 a year, from more than 500 during the 1990s, according to the Dealogic.
To boost those numbers, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, or JOBS Act, enacted in April, seeks to remove many obstacles to going public faced by smaller firms.
The bill rolls back costly corporate governance and accounting rules for up to five years for newly public firms with as much as $1 billion in annual revenue. It also exempts smaller firms from hiring an auditor or giving shareholders a say on executive pay.
Yet in a survey of nearly 6,000 small-business owners by Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management, and Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp., only 1% said the bill increased the likelihood that they would go public. As much as 82% of businesses with annual revenue between $5 million and $100 million, and 76% with annual revenue under $5 million, said the legislation wouldn't affect their decision, the survey found.
The survey, released Thursday, was conducted over the first quarter, ahead of Facebook's IPO.
"There's still a number of businesses that aren't clear about how these rules have been changed," says John Paglia, director of the Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Project.
Still, Mr. Paglia adds that private capital markets are robust. "That allows companies to access liquidity without tapping into public capital," he says.
The survey found 68% of small businesses plan to seek bank loans in the next six months, while others said they would rely on credit cards and credit unions or Community Development Financial Institutions. A similar survey in December found only 37% of small businesses sought bank loans in the previous year.
While it's too soon to tell if Facebook's plunging shares are spooking fast-growing firms from going public, they're also likely to be influenced by separate provisions of the JOBS Act aimed at helping businesses stay private.
Among other measures, the bill raised the number of private shareholders companies can have before registering shares with the SEC to 2,000 from 500 – a limit that had put pressure on Facebook.
When it comes to IPOs, "small companies have one foot on the gas pedal and one foot on the brake," Mr. Paglia says.
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April 4, 2006
The Lady Bisons cross country team placed seven players on the Atlantic Sun Conference All-Academic list for 2005-2006.
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Raid Rx has returned from retirement! Every Thursday (usually), Raid Rx will help you quarterback your healers to victory! Your host is Matt Low, the grand poobah of World of Matticus and a founder of PlusHeal, a new healing community for all restorative classes. Today, it is all about the healing leader and what you need to know if want to do it.
Organizing healers is often difficult (and sometimes) a thankless job. Having a healing leader to quarterback and direct the efforts of the other healers in your raid increases the overall survivability of the raid instead of just having healers on free for all healing. I've handled healing assignments in no less than 4 different guilds and it becomes a new experience every time.Why you need one
- Pressure off the raid leader: The raid leader is going to be occupied with setting up pulls, positioning and execution on boss take downs. Adding an extra job on top of that can result in insanity.
- Better understanding of what's available: A healing lead is able to figure out and "budget" the amount of healing necessary for players that take damage. They tend to be familiar with the capabilities of all 4 classes. More importantly, they know what their healers can do.
- Organization is better than none: Having your healers sort themselves may work for now in Naxxramas. But do you think it's going to continue to work when Ulduar is released? It's better to start laying out the ground rules and framework now.
- A liaison between healers and everyone else: One person can direct the traffic between the needs of the DPS and tanks with the healers. If a Rogue needs a little extra healing to make dispelling enrages from Sartharion's drakes easier, he comes to the healing lead and explains the situation. The lead tries to solve it.
Not any healer (or any person) is suited for this type of role. Healing leads need to have a diverse set of skills in order to excel.
- Critical thinking: Leads have to be able to make sense of information including "Death meters" (like Recount).
- Clarity: I don't expect to hand hold my healers. But the objective and targets have to be illustrated as clearly as possible.
- Communication: Feedback is almost always going to be constant. Is this healer dying a lot? What can that tank do to help out his healer? How's the positioning? Use that healer channel. Keep giving encouragement and constructive criticism.
In the past, I didn't become the healing lead because I was asked to. I saw the disarray of healers we had. I knew how disheveled we were as a unit. Because of my dissatisfaction, I decided to do something about it. I know some of you are thinking along the same lines. Maybe you feel there is no direction or order or structure. Perhaps your raid leaders aren't taking it seriously or are even ignoring the healers entirely expecting them to sort things out amongst themselves.
If you don't see anyone else doing it, take charge of it yourself. You're going to feel overwhelmed at first. I know I did. It's up to you to turn your ragtag group of healers into a lean, mean life-saving machine.
For the rest of this post, I want to offer you some advice and some lessons that I have learned along the way.
Be patient: When you are placed in this role, it will not be easy. It takes time. Earning respect of your peers takes time especially if you're unfamiliar with them and vice versa.
Focus on outcomes: Why should a Paladin take orders from a Priest, right?
Technically, you're not. As the leader, you won't be telling your healers how to heal (unless the encounter is micro oriented).
I call this the outcome based approach.
Let me explain. The outcome based approach simply means that you state a goal. You have an end result. Communicate to your healers what needs to be done.
Example: "You, Percy the Paladin, keep this tank alive."
Then you let the individual player worry about how to do it. If they're struggling or having difficulties, have a chat with them outside of the raid and find out what the problem is and see if you can help.
Be decisive: Don't spend hours debating how healing this player should work or who should heal that player. Pick 1 healer, set their targets, and let them work. No questions. The time for adjustments should be made in between wipes or in between raids.
Know your healers: You don't have to be best friends with them. But do get a working relationship going. See if they're the type of player that will constantly come to you for discussion. On the other hand, Joe the Priest might be a bit more shy and you may have to coax him out of his shell. Maybe a player doesn't want to discuss about his performance after the raid in front of 15 players. Make it as comfortable for them to talk with you about how they're doing.
Remain objective: Don't be influenced by healing meters too much. They only tell you how much healing was done on a particular fight. Nothing more. A healing lead has to be able to wade through all the statistical and analytical information in order to reconstruct the picture of what's happened.
Be methodical: Alright, the tank died. Open up your recount, find out why. Maybe they got parry hasted or something (at least, back in BC it was common). Perhaps a cooldown wasn't used quick enough to save the player. Isolate the cause of death and then move on making any adjustments you feel as necessary like replacing the healer with someone else or tasking another healer to do it.
For the GMs looking to find someone to handle this for your raiding guild, the best piece of advice I can offer you is to pick a player who wants to do it. Don't force someone to take the job if they don't like it or if they don't want to. They will never be as effective as someone who is energized and embraces the challenge of being the healing lead.
It doesn't matter if they're lacking the experience. They have to start somewhere. Work with them and outline what it is that they need to do to get your healers directed better.
Want some more advice for working with the healers in your guild? Raid Rx has you covered with all there is to know! Looking for less healer-centric raiding advice? Take a look at our raiding column Ready Check.


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Columbia Pictures has dropped the trailer for Adam Sandler's latest, Just Go With It. It's funny how that title encapsulates pretty much what I do with all of Sandler's movies now, because it's so exhausting to fight it anymore.
Sandler plays a guy who gets girls by wearing a wedding ring and telling them that his wife is awful to him. Then he meets a girl (Brooklyn Decker) without the ring, but she finds the ring and is all like, "WTF?" So Sandler gets his frumpy (but not really) best friend, played by Jennifer Aniston, to pretend she's his ex-wife, only to realize that she turns hot when she wears her hair down. Then some kid puts his face on Sandler's weiner. I'm sure there's more to it, but not much.
Just Go With It hits theaters February 11, 2011.
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NEWPORT – Fantasy is in the air this time of year as high school students head to the prom, some as traditional couples and others, more recently, in groups of girls or guys.
Lake Region Union High School's prom was Saturday, May 14th at the Elks Club in Derby and North Country Union High School's prom is in the gym Saturday, May 21st. The United Christian Academy held its senior banquet at the EastSide Restaurant Saturday.
Prom is always a busy time for local merchants who have been working hard to make sure the weekend is memorable. Jill Gosselin, co-owner of Spates the Florist and Garden Center said, "Things are booming for the prom." Overall, this is a busy time for Spates. "The whole month of May is a busy time, but the proms are almost like a miniature holiday," said Gosselin. "I've seen an increase (in sales) over last year."
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As Manifest Equality prepares for its VIP opening tonight, we are thrilled to present a sneak peek of the space. Blik proudly transformed the raw space into a massive pop-up art exhibition that goes live tonight with events continuing through Sunday.
We created the exterior banner for the giant sign outside; a quote "with certain unalienable rights, that among these are … liberty and the pursuit of happiness" that wraps around the interior of the space (pictured); interior and exterior graphics for the onsite shop; the logo/entrance wall that proclaims Manifest Equality's mission statement and an exterior "Equality" arrow on Vine (pictured.)
"Being a part of Manifest Equality has been a tremendous experience for Blik," said Scott Flora, co-founder of Blik. "The high caliber of artists involved have created an inspiring visual call to action that speak volumes about the fight for equal rights."
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Khalid El-Masri also known as Khaled Masri, is a German citizen who was kidnapped at the Serbian-Macedonia border, flown to Afghanistan, allegedly beaten, stripped naked, violated while searched, interrogated and tortured by the CIA for several months. First he was tortured in Macedonia, then again in Afghanistan. He was finally released AFTER the CIA it was realized his arrest and torture by the agency was due to the fact that his name was spelled similarly to a suspected terrorist. El-Masri was born in Kuwait to Lebanese parents. He grew up in Lebanon. He based his application for political asylum on his membership in the Islamic Unification Movement. He was granted asylum and in 1994 he had legally obtained German citizenship through previous marriage with a German woman. In 1996, he married a fellow Lebanese woman and has several children. The abduction and torture by the CIA is as reported, El-Masri traveled from his home in Ulm to go on vacation in Skopje at the end of 2003. While attempting to cross the border, he was detained by Macedonian border officials in December 2003, because his name was identical to that of a wanted terrorist known as Khalid Al-Masri, an alleged mentor to the Al-Qaeda Hamburg cell who had not been apprehended and because of suspicion that his German passport was a forgery. He was held in a motel in Macedonia for over three weeks and questioned about his activities, his associates and the mosque he had attended in Ulm. Macedonian police contacted the local CIA station, who in turn contacted the agency's headquarters in Langley, Virginia…
In December 2005, an article in the Washington Post said that an argument arose within the CIA over whether they should remove El-Masri from Macedonia in an extraordinary rendition. The decision to do so was made by the head of the al Qaeda division of the CIA's Counter-terrorism Center on the basis of a hunch he was involved in terrorism. The local authorities released him in January 2004 and American security officials, described in an MSNBC article as members of a "black snatch team", came to Skopje, and detained him. El-Masri alleges that they beat him, stripped him naked, drugged him, sodomized him and gave him an enema. He was then dressed in a diaper and a jumpsuit and flown to Baghdad, then immediately to "The Salt Pit", a covert CIA interrogation center located in Afghanistan which contained prisoners from Pakistan, Tanzania, Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
El-Masri wrote in the Los Angeles Times that, while held in Afghanistan, he was beaten and repeatedly interrogated. He has also claimed that his custodians forcibly inserted an object into his anus. He was kept in a bare, squalid cell, given only meager rations to eat and putrid water to drink. In February, CIA officers in Kabul began to suspect his passport was genuine. The passport was sent to the CIA headquarters in Langley where in March the CIA's Office of Technical Services concluded it was indeed genuine. Discussion over what to do with El-Masri included secretly transporting him back to Macedonia, without informing German authorities, dumping him and denying any claims he made. In the aftermath of the detention, United States officials had requested a non-disclosure agreement from the German government on the grounds it feared, "exposure of a covert action program designed to capture terrorism suspects abroad and transfer them among countries, and possible legal challenges to the CIA from Mr. Masri and others with similar allegations."
During March 2004, El-Masri was tired of the abuse and took part in a hunger strike, demanding that his captors afford him due process or watch him die. After 27 days without eating, he forced a meeting with the prison director and a CIA officer known as "The Boss". They conceded he should not be imprisoned but refused to release him. El-Masri continued his hunger strike for 10 more days until he was force-fed and given medical attention. He had lost more than 60 pounds since his abduction in Skopje. While being wrongfully imprisoned in Afghanistan, El-Masri befriended several other detainees who were also there. They memorized each others telephone numbers so that if one was released they could contact the others' families.
One of these detainees, an Algerian named Laid Saidi, was recently released and his description of his capture and detention closely matches that of El-Masri. El-Masri reported that "high-value detainee" named Majid Khan was held in the salt pit at the same time as he was held captive. Khan spent a further three and a half years in CIA custody prior to being transferred to Guantanamo in September 2006.
In April 2004, CIA Director George Tenet learned that El-Masri was being wrongfully detained. National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice learned of his detention in early May and ordered his release. El-Masri was released on May 28 following a second order from Rice. They flew El-Masri out of Afghanistan and released him at night on a desolate road in Albania, without apology, or funds to return home. He eventually got onto a plane with the help of some people who saw him on the road. He claimed that at the time he believed his release was a ruse and he would be executed.
He was eventually intercepted by Albanian guards, who also believed him to be a Al-Qaeda terrorist due to his haggard and unkempt appearance. He was subsequently reunited with his wife who had returned to her family in Lebanon, with their children, because she thought her husband had abandoned them. Using isotope analysis, scientists at the Bavarian archive for geology in Munich analyzed his hair and verified that he was malnourished during his disappearance and wrongful imprisonment.
"Frances", the CIA analyst who mistakenly recommended El-Masri's detention and rendition, has been identified as Alfreda Frances Bikowsky. She has since been promoted to chief of the agency's Global Jihad unit in charge of hunting Al-Qaeda and is part of the President's inner circle as his Director for Counterterrorism. "Elizabeth" (her first name), the CIA lawyer who approved the seizure of El-Masri, was reprimanded but continued to work for the agency as legal advisor to its Near East division. In the end the "CIA Rewards Mistakes With Big Promotions."
On December 13, 2012, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Mr. El Masri had been tortured while in CIA custody, under the responsibility of the Macedonian Police. El-Masri was accorded 60,000 Euros by the Court. El-Masri's abduction, detention and torture in Macedonia, and subsequent rendition to Afghanistan was called a forced disappearance by the Human Rights Court. The United States was called-upon to apologize to El-Masri for his horrific treatment, by the Open Society Institute, which supported his case, before the Grand Chamber. James Goldston, Executive Director of the Open Society Justice Initiative stated the following, "… for Mr. El-Masri, the most important thing that he was hoping for was to have the European court officially acknowledge what he did and say that what he's been claiming is in fact true and it was in fact a breach of the law… It's an extraordinary ruling."
The Court stated that El-Masri's allegations were established "beyond reasonable doubt," given they were supported by previous investigations into flight logs, as well as forensic evidence. Prior to this ruling, El-Masri attempted recourse in several courts, including lodging a lawsuit in the United States in 2005, with the help of the American Civil Liberties Union. The lawsuit ACLU filed on behalf of El-Masri against CIA Director George Tenet was dismissed on the state secrets privilege.
In October 2007, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review the case. Goldston,stated his hopes that ECHR ruling could spark further investigations of the CIA rendition program, as well as "all these kinds of cases where allegations of abuse arise from counter-terrorism practices. […] The grand chamber of the European court of human rights unanimously found that Mr. el-Masri was subjected to forced disappearance, unlawful detention, extraordinary rendition outside any judicial process and inhuman and degrading treatment."
You can read more about this case at at The Guardian and the ACLU website. What do you think about the way the US government treated El-Masri? Please share your thoughts and comments about this extremely controversial topic with me below…


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BRISTOL, Conn. -- On the evening of Thursday, July 24, after the Cumberland American All-Stars had clinched the R.I. Little League Major Division (11-12) Tournament championship with a thrilling 8-7 victory over gritty Cranston Western, manager Dave Belisle's crew lined up for the usual post-game handshakes with its foe.
Gary Bucci's players couldn't have been all too happy with the loss, but both teams' athletes were seen high-fiving each other. It was the consummate exhibition of sportsmanship at its best.
When asked how he broaches such a subject with his young men, Belisle called it an interesting question, then went on to say, "Honestly, I'm pretty lucky to have such good kids whose parents have already promoted the notion of being a good sport and how to act. These boys have been brought up pretty well.
"As coaches, we try to keep them in line, especially given different situations, different calls, during a game," he added. "If we don't like an umpire's call as coaches, we have to make sure we act as we'd want them to. It is what it is. An umpire is calling a game, and a player is playing the game, and it's his job to make the call as he sees it.
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Cabin Building Day 8
Finally warmed up in AK so I got a chance to get out and work on the cabin today. Here are some of the pics.
Pulling out Logs to make corner beams.
Pulling out beam logs pic 2
Getting ready to make 7x7 beams for corner posts and mid post.
First pass on corner beam, been getting pretty smooth cuts with the Baileys Low Profile Chain
First pass image 2
Second pass beam is 7" thick
Second pass picture 3
Finishest 7x7 post
First corner post in place and braced
One side wall completed 8' tall with true 2x4's on 16" centers
Getting logs just before dark (4 pm) for cutting Sunday.
Racking logs for cutting Sunday
Hopefully more walls up on Sunday.
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Pike County Fall Color Drive
Join in the country fall fun with scenic drives, local attractions, Lincoln and Civil War history, regional food specialties, crafts, and beautiful colors signifying the changing season.
William Watson Hotel
Our hotel was built in 1838 by William Watson. It was frequented by Abraham Lincoln and his contemporaries when practicing law in the old Pike County courthouse. We renovated for over two years and reopened in December 2008. All of us here at WWH are passionate about Pike County, and want to share that passion with you. Our hotel has turned into a great meeting place and a secluded getaway all in one. Give us a call and we will be happy to help you plan your visit.
Monroe Street Suites
Located just off of the South East corner of Pittsfield's town square, Monroe Street Suites is a luxury oasis, offering travelers quiet and unique accommodations with 6 themed African rooms to visit. Explore the decorated themes of Lions, Big Cats and Zebras, while in the heart of America's deer hunting capital, Pike County, Illinois.
Monroe Street Suites
Monroe Street Suites is the first place to call when you need a place to stay in Pike County, IL. Their beautiful building is located in Pittsfield, the heart of Pike County. Just a block and a quarter southeast of the city square, they are within walking distance of many Pittsfield attractions. Guests enjoy luxurious hotel rooms, at affordable prices.
Railsplitter Inn Motel
Small quiet mom & pop motel, with singles, doubles, and suites, complete with kitchens, and laundry facilites.
Mike's Place
Everything homemade daily including breads, pies, specials, cajun steaks and special omelettes.
Green Acres Motel
The Green Acres motel offers newly renovated lodging at affordable prices in the heart of Pike Co. Meeting room located on site can accomodate 50 people. Independantly owned and operated, the Green Acres motel has 29 rooms and offers some pet friendly rooms.
The William Watson Hotel
Located on the square in Pittsfield, this newly renovated historic hotel features 14 rooms which include 5 suites. Built in 1833 for William Watson, the first probate judge in Pike County. Located within walking distance of shopping, dining and the historical court house.
Cherry's Guest House
Cherry's Guest House offers quiet and quaint accommodations, as a locally owned Bed & Breakfast with a small town charm, located in Pittsfield, in Western Illinois.
Fosco Farms
Unique rural setting in Pike County, Illinois.
Churchill Place
A wonderful location for an overnight or weekend stay. Well-suited for retreats, small weddings, bridal and baby showers, or family reunions. Hunters welcome. Also a wonderful place for families home for the holidays. Rates include use of entire home.
Smokin' Gun Hunting Lodge
Lodge featues seating for 150 Tables and chairs furnished, 3 Beds in 5 rooms, a nice attached breeze way for evening relaxing, charcoal grills big enough for 20 steaks and a 47" flat screen TV
Red Dome Inn
Casual dining in the heart of Pittsfield, with daily specials. Banquet room and wine shop.
Market on the Green
Pittsfield's Main Street Farmer's Market, featuring fresh, local products and produce, is a true summer treat! Enjoy this farmer's market June through September.
The Hen House
Discover unique antiques and treasures at the Hen House in Pittsfield. Also shop for vintage finds and furniture along with home furnishings.
Thomas Benton Gray House Bed and Breakfast
Two-story, post Victorian home built in 1886 near New Salem by Mr. Gray as his family residence. It is a historic Illinois Centennial Farm rich in family history and tradition.
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Butler Farms Outdoor Adventures is located just outside the town of Pittsfield in Pike County. Lodging is always included with your hunt and open all year long for weddings, reunions and Church activities!
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Located in a scenic rural setting, these accomodations in Pittsfield, are the perfects starting point to explore Western Illinois.
Old Florence Hotel Guest House & Camping
Built in 1850 and retored in 2003, this three story brick building overlooks the Illinois river.
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Guest house in a quiet, comfortable, rural setting. Two bedrooms sleep 4 comfortably. House furnished with all new items.
Baytown Guest House
This guest house sleeps six and includes a full kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, washer/dryer, central AC, TV, and the deck overlooks the bay of Mississippi River. Two night minimum charge.
Heartland Lodge
The only Orvis endorsed lodge in the state provides excellent hunting or relaxing getaways in the hils of Pike County. Enjoy ATV rentals, hiking trails, horseback riding, and outstanding home cooked meals daily.
Horn Valley Whitetail Lodge
Rural setting, enjoyable for hunters visiting Pike County.
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The New Heavens and New Earth
Right Now Counts Forever. The title of Dr. Sproul's column in every issue of Tabletalk concisely captures the relationship between the gospel and the new heavens and new earth. The good news of Christ's sacrificial death and glorious …Read More
The Biblical Evidence for Hell
Would a loving Jesus really teach about hell? Yes, and so does every New Testament author. Let's consider what they teach. Hell in Matthew In the Sermon on the Mount, often known for its emphasis on love and the …Read More
Hell on Trial
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930), the Scottish physician and author best known for his creation of the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, once wrote, "Hell, I may say … has long dropped out of the thoughts of every reasonable man." He would …Read More
What Are You Worried About?
We are inveterate plea-bargainers. We are adept at the art of the deal. Romans 1 tells us that in our fallen condition, we all deny the God we know exists. We know we stand guilty before Him, but we suppress …Read More
The Disappearance of Hell
According to recent polls, some 81 percent of adult Americans believe in heaven, and fully 80 percent expect to go there when they die. By comparison, about 61 percent believe in hell, but less than 1 percent think it's …Read More
Real Love Wins
One of the more loving and merciful things Jesus did was preach on hell. He preached on hell more than He preached on heaven, and He did so in order to point the lost to Himself as the way, the …Read More
Annihilation or Eternal Punishment?
Annihilationism is the view that lost people in hell will be exterminated after they have paid the penalty for their sins. Its proponents offer six main arguments. First is an argument based on the Bible's use of fire imagery …Read More
Of Veils and Vales
Abraham, we are told, looked for a city whose builder and maker is God (Heb. 11:10). Jesus promised us that He was going to prepare a place for us (John 14:3). And when history draws to its close …Read More
As we discussed heaven, my wife asked a fascinating pair of questions: "How do you think God's presence with us in heaven will compare to His presence in Eden? Will it be as intimate?" These questions get us right …Read More
The Final Exile
In this article, I would like to stress two things about hell. First, it is the final exile for those who remain in rebellion against God and refuse to repent. Second, what will be consummated in hell has its origins …Read More
The Horror of Hell
"There is one very serious defect to my mind in Christ's moral character, and that is that He believed in hell." So wrote the agnostic British philosopher Bertrand Russell in 1967. The idea of eternal punishment for sin, he …Read More
Hold the Fire and Brimstone, Please
Several years ago I had the opportunity to teach a class on heaven and hell. On the first day of class I asked the middle-aged students to raise their hands if they could recall the last time they had …Read More
The New Day
And He who was seated on the throne said, "Behold, I am making all things new." Also He said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true." (Rev. 21:5). Surely, if this language of the …Read More
The Reversal of the Curse
God promises us "a new heaven and a new earth" (Rev. 21:1). Some people leap to the conclusion that God will simply throw the present creation onto the scrap heap, so to speak, and start over again from scratch …Read More
The New Creation
Christianity affirms the material order. In creation God made the physical world (Gen. 1) and man with a tangible body (Gen. 2:7). In redemption God effects the incarnation of Christ (Heb. 2:14) and His physical resurrection (Luke 24 …Read More


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By JAMES BENNET
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GAZA— Some of the women wore smart suits. Many modestly covered their hair. Only one wore the most conservative Islamic dress, cloaking herself head to toe in black.
Members of the Women's Affairs Technical Committee of Palestine, they had gathered in June in a hotel conference room in Gaza City for a symposium titled ''After the Withdrawal From Gaza.''
They were not happy with what they were hearing over the crash of the surf beyond the windows.
Like Palestinians generally, these women wanted to hear precisely what the Palestinian leadership planned to do. They knew that the Israeli prime minister, Ariel Sharon, said he would withdraw Israeli settlers and soldiers from the Gaza Strip next year. They knew that Palestinian factions had begun struggling over who will govern Gaza and how, whether it will be ruled by agreement, by ballot, by force, or not at all.
They did not think they had heard answers from the first panel, composed of a legislator, a former minister and a militant leader.
''You make me so depressed,'' said Rida Awadallah, 59, of the Working Women's Union, when she got her chance to ask a question. ''Maybe I'm dumb, but I've heard all this before. What's the preparation for the next stage?''
Some Palestinians glimpse in an Israeli pullout a new chance at statehood, a chance to create a model of self-rule that will spread to the West Bank, leading to a Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital.
But 10 years after Yasir Arafat returned in triumph to Gaza under a previous experiment in self-rule, the Oslo peace process, these would-be leaders are scrambling for a way forward. The alternative, they say, is all too clear: a destitute enclave ruled by warlords and militants, an outcome they fear will doom their national movement.
As the panelists suffered under the lacerating questions, one of them, a Palestinian legislator and political scientist named Ziad Abu Amr, finally fired back: ''Do you want us to lie to you concerning the depression you are suffering from? You know who is determining everything. Arafat hasn't proposed a vision for the Palestinian people.''
While he spoke, a murmur swept the room. Flanked by beefy bodyguards, Muhammad Dahlan strode through the door. He was to give the next talk, ''An Independent Vision.''
Mr. Dahlan, for years the leader of the Preventive Security Force in Gaza, is more feared than loved here.
But he is favored by Israeli, European and American officials as strong enough to run Gaza, and he has embarked on a political campaign. He sees the Israeli withdrawal as an opportunity -- for the Palestinians and maybe for himself -- and he is determined to take advantage of it.
Like many other Palestinians, he says Israel has deliberately sown chaos by striking at the Palestinian Authority during the conflict, an accusation Israel denies. Now, he argues, if the Palestinians fail here, Israel will point to the example and refuse to cede more of the West Bank.
Mr. Dahlan is not a reckless man, and his speech was cautious. But then came the barrage of questions. The moderators tried to avoid the woman in black, but she would not be denied, seizing the microphone to stridently challenge what she saw as a muddled speech.
Mr. Dahlan raised his own voice in return, and his message grew stronger as well. He asked if Palestine wanted to go the way of Iraq or Libya. Palestinians could either build a model in Gaza, or embrace ''chaos and destruction.''
Over and over, Palestinian leaders had exaggerated their achievements, he continued. ''We are deceiving ourselves,'' he said. ''We failed to make peace and to make war. We failed at both. We have to decide now: Are we going to have war or peace? If it's war, I will be the first to pick up a machine gun.''
In an interview in his office one recent evening, Mr. Dahlan tore a blank sheet of paper from a notebook and held it up. That was all the orders he had ever received in 25 years within Mr. Arafat's dominant movement, Fatah, he said. ''They are against the intifada; at the same time, they are with the intifada,'' he said of Fatah's leaders, without naming the top one. ''They are against the terror, and they are with the terror.''
It was time, he said, to choose.
''We are in the junction,'' he said, ''either to get to Palestinian independence, or to get back to Somalia.''
Trying, Grimly, to Be Normal
It is something of a historical paradox that Gaza -- poorer and sharper-edged than the West Bank -- would emerge as the proving ground of a Palestinian state. But Mr. Dahlan and other Palestinian politicians sense beneath the militancy an exhaustion with death and despair and a hunger for change. ''Enough is enough,'' he said.
That attitude is hard to see in the pictures and paintings of the dead that are everywhere here. Their message is usually the same: not of pathos and loss, but of heroism, sacrifice, glamour.
In one painting, Hamdi Mohsin appears vivid and proud, wearing fatigues and holding a rifle in a ferocious battle, against a sky burning red and gold.


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THE Baguio City Police Office destroyed P30,000 worth of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices this week.
Baguio City Police Office director Senior Superintendent Jesus Cambay Jr. and Mayor Mauricio Domogan led the ceremonial destruction of the confiscated 2,885 firecrackers and pyrotechnic materials confiscated from December 30 to January 1.
Mayor Mauricio Domogan expressed his delight over the confiscation of pyrotechnic products after he refused to issue a business permit for 'pailaw' vendors in the city.
The city mayor said the 23 percent decrease in firecracker injuries or from 15 injuries to 12 injuries this year is already a big achievement considering there is no ordinance banning the use of pyrotechnic devices in Baguio.
Domogan expressed his dismay over Tuba Mayor Florencio Bentrez who allowed vendors to sell pyrotechnic devices in their town.
The mayor said he will discuss this concern with other mayors comprising the Baguio, La Trinidad, Itogon, Sablan, Tuba and Tublay (BLISTT) as he also expressed appreciation to commitments made by La Trinidad Mayor Edna Tabanda and Itogon Mayor Victorio Palangdan disallowing the sale of firecrackers in their towns.
However, he remains sad over the continued use of firecrackers in the city stressing the most difficult thing to do for a local chief executive is to change the attitude of the people in welcoming the New Year.
BCPO director Cambay, meanwhile, maintained his stand they will file cases against violators of the ban in selling of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices in the city.
He said they have filed a case for violation of Republic Act 7183 which regulates the sale and manufacture of firecrackers and its local version City Ordinance 53 series of 2009 against Moamar Jadji Sarip Abdullah, who is now detained at the Baguio City Jail, for selling firecrackers to a minor.
As of Thursday morning, charges are also being filed against Piya Darang, Sarah Dimaampao and Batangko Mariag also for violating RA 7183 and the city ordinance.
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How to Enhance Daily Life for a Person with a Disability
Four Methods:Improving the Home & EnvironmentImproving Social Well-beingManaging Hobbies & ActivitiesManaging Health & Well-being
The incidence of disabilities -be it physical or mental- in our communities is far more common than you might realize.
Ensuring that people with a disability have maximum quality of life is very important, not just because they are still human like all of us, but that their dignity and social well-being should not be downgraded just because of a disability. Disabilities can occur through illness, aging, accidents and injuries as well as a wide scope of different causes that may happen to anyone, or will effect us all at some stage in life.
The great thing is that it is not very hard to help enhance a disabled person's life to make living easier, doing daily tasks, exc. helps make their life more comfortable as they recover -or learn to cope with better- from their disability
Here are some suggestions to help enhance the quality of daily life for a disabled person you care about.
Method 1 of 4: Improving the Home & Environment
1Work out the needs of the person as an individual. Each of us have different needs and wants, and ultimately it is essential to remember that we are all human beings and so have the same basic needs. We may also ourselves experience unpredictable severe illnesses, injuries, or other problems that come with elderly age that may render us unable to be independent. Therefore it is very wise to remember that the scope of what may be called a disability is large and while the basics of needs are all the same for everyone (such as needing to eat, to pay expenses, to keep themselves and their environment clean, safe and healthy etc), the different variations of ability and lifestyle needs is entirely individual, so there simply is no one-size-fits-all method to improve quality of life. It is best to discern their needs from spending time with them, as well as talking to them about their needs which are really the only accurate ways to find out what they truly want and need. An example from a wide scope may be a person who has degenerative muscle, bone, or similar mobility concerns; or issues such as blindness, deafness, inability to speak etc. There may be cases where a person needs high care where a full time carer may need to be employed outside of the family, which may be for severe injury or illness including mental health or mental conditions such as autism, or they may need low care for less severe injuries (etc). It may be permanent or temporary care (such as a broken bone which can heal) and may be mobile or need mobility support.Ad
2Consider and install ways or systems to make their day to day life easier in their home. What a person needs will always vary according to the challenges they are facing. Ask the person what would work for them, as they will know best. If the disabled person lives with another who does not have mobility aided needs, then it is always best to examine how it can be to the benefit of both people.
Sometimes it may be larger infrastructure such as renovating the house and garden, but not all projects are high cost or high difficulty. While the biggest changes are usually for those with mobility impairments from user driven chairs up to high level fully automated electric wheelchairs, there is always something relevant for someone. Some examples are:
1. Larger cost projects A full or part-time carer, creation of wheelchair ramps, widening garden paths, halls and doorways for wheelchair access, improved wet area designs for personal hygiene as well as in the laundry for washing clothes, the kitchen for cleaning dishes etc. They might like or need a bedroom with an adjoining en-suite or bathroom for quicker access to the toilet at night.
2. Medium cost projects Installing a low clothesline or a portable clothes airing rack so that they can hang up their washing with greater ease, buying low benches and wheelchair-friendly desks suitable for them to work at, be it for paperwork, cooking, maintenance and mending or hobbies and craftwork. Lowering door handles, light switches and curtain pull cords (as required). Low fridges (such as bar fridges), benches for microwaves etc. Automated reticulation systems so garden watering is still done on time (this can be very important to a person who values their garden). Installing a panic button or other emergency contact system. Some models may be a button worn on a necklace which can automatically call for family members and/or an ambulance, police or fire brigade simply by pressing a button.
3. Low cost projects installing handlebar grips in bathrooms and toilets (etc), small washing tubs to clean dishes or clothes and other small items. There are other tools such as gardening frames to lean or kneel on, and pickup extension tools for picking up clothes or rubbish and easy grip utensils that can be useful. Consider the aesthetics of the home. Everyone is affected by their environment so dark, dingy rooms will affect even the most determined, cheerful person. Naturally a person with visual impairments up to complete blindness may not be interested in the colour, but would be affected by humidity, scents, temperature, sounds etc. It will always vary per person. Involve the disabled person and find out about their ideas for cheering up their environment. It might be a new coat of paint, a new CD or MP3 player to play favourite songs, instrumental music, narrated stories or educational lectures (etc), new curtains or blinds, lighting, extra furnishings etc. Inquire whether their insurer, local community or government or social services network has funding grants for this need. Local councils also have special service needs such as delivering mail to the door instead of a mailbox, collecting bins from closer to the house instead of the road-front. Some private services include lawn-mowing and general home and garden maintenance. You should also consider their finance management. For many, using a credit card or bank transfers is feasible, but for some people it is not possible, wise or preferable to them. A trustworthy and honest person may need to be given power of attorney and/or be finance organizer if necessary to ensure bills are paid, tax returns are lodged and that there is cash on hand to pay for emergencies or pleasure outings.Ad
Method 2 of 4: Improving Social Well-being
1Plan regular trips or visits. Even the best furnished and attractive homes can feel like a gilded cage, so it makes a huge difference to be able to go out to a park, shopping centre or a cafe, or to plan a day trip excursion such as a picnic or a trip to the beach. Even if a trip can only be organized one day a month, due to your personal work or family needs, it is more than nothing and does really make a difference. See if other people in your family can also organize trips or visits regularly as the more people who can undertake to make such trips, the greater the benefit. Check with a social worker for locally run day trips and other programs that the community offers. A social worker or other community service volunteer may also do home visits, however they will never replace family and old friends, therefore aim to stay in contact, be it by phone, email or snail mail if visits are not possible due to long distances. People can often feel discarded and neglected when they can no longer get around as easily as other people. Staying in touch with them will let them know that they are loved and wanted, and that they have somebody on whom they can rely should they need help. Introduce them to internet grocery shopping and other home delivery services if they are able or if it is appropriate. Meals on wheels and similar programs offer food service of a range of qualities from economical to very high standards. These are a great services that ensure delivery to their door. Don't forget, however, that the occasional treat of shopping out, or nipping out for an urgent necessity should still be accommodated as well.
2If they are interested, find a pet for them. If they are interested or able, pets can be great companions. But remember, they are not a substitute for people visiting. Guide dogs are more than pets, but do also serve as good companions. It is wise to check with the abilities of the individual. Some may be able to care for a cat or dog, which are fairly high care animals. Some prefer lower needs such as goldfish, canaries in a cage (etc). The importance is that so often people who are cared for don't feel that they have the chance to care for, or look after someone or something else. It gives anyone a much better sense in personal confidence, self worth, mental well-being and personal responsibility which can take their mind off their own troubles. Electronic pets never really serve the same connection, however they do not need to be animals, many people of a wide range of mobility or mental challenges have interest in Bonsai or gardening in pot plants or tubs. Looking after plants such as bonsai can serve as a booster to concentration and artistic merit, where planting flowers from small "potted colour" and roses to more advanced orchid cultivation gives colour and brightness. Growing vegetables, fruits or herbs gives practical merit and enjoyment.Ad
Method 3 of 4: Managing Hobbies & Activities
1Inquire if the disabled person is interested in classes or other more advanced activities outside of home, such as art, music, cooking, sports etc. Keeping the mind active is important for their health as much as it is satisfying. Not all disabled people are unable to move onto higher qualifications and higher learning, they may be able to enroll in a postal-degree or internet course from a local or specialist university.
If they are able, offer to introduce the disabled person to health focus type fitness programs or sports groups.
These usually range from a more gentle activity such as Tai Chi, water exercises and other kinds of exercises aimed at improving mobility and circulation, to more complex sports and games such as kayaking, archery or shooting, basketball, netball, long distance marathons and so on.
2Find ways that the disabled person can make a difference to themselves and contribute to others. Just like in the earlier section about being able to care for another gives back a sense of confidence and ability, so does making a contribution to the community or other people. It might be the sense of paying appreciation or gratitude to loved ones or friends who installed a new DVD player or replaced a light globe (etc), more to being part of the world and still a useful person to society, or to keep their skills in check. This might be volunteer services such as knitting blankets or scarves for the homeless or for shelter animals, volunteering as a mentor to other people with disabilities, or finding other services that they can do. There are companies who specialize in employing the disabled for paid work and will even organize transport. If they had regularly been part of a religious community, see how the individual can still be involved in their community either during spring-cleaning days, fundraising (etc). It is important to recognize not all disabled people are unable to make a career for themselves, a qualified individual such as an accountant, architect, phone based salesperson (etc) can still work from home with the use of a computer, so it is wise to inquire if their employer can find ways to keep their employee active.Ad
Method 4 of 4: Managing Health & Well-being
1Book a regular appointment with a social worker to visit at least once a month, ideally once a week. This is to check on the mental and physical health as well as a way to look at improving living methods. It is important for when they may need to talk to someone, or need higher levels of medical care and assistance. These services are very useful when the next of kin do not live locally, or can reach the house quickly when there is an emergency. Some private care centres, local church, temple or mosques and public social services offer errand services for disabled people who cannot do it on their own, or feel unable to use a computer. This includes a range of things for enjoyment such as going to movies, parks, zoos, museums and coffee houses as well as functional such as shopping, barber trips and other necessary errands such as visits to a pharmacy or post office. It's the single most useful thing an able-bodied person with a vehicle can do for someone disabled. Sometimes the only time they get out of the house is to medical appointments without this help.
2Finally endeavour to understand that to fundamentally change a person's life is to really help them see how they can change their own and live their own life with meaning and purpose regardless of ability or disability.
This often means to find ways that they may regain the confidence or abilities to do the jobs they once took for granted, or to help them to develop their own hearts and minds to be more independent, confident and able to live well during the times there is no one else around to help them.Ad
Give us 3 minutes of knowledge!
- There are a lot of organizations in existence with a focus on improving the health and well-being of disabled people. While many of them are limited by the amount of people and funding, you won't know if they can help if you don't ask them.
- If you aren't related to someone with a disability, or around people with a disability, avoid stigmatizing it. Those who are disabled may be born that way, or had an injury or accident. No-one chooses to be disabled, but you can't help anyone if you have this problem of your own.
- By the same token, avoid false kindness and compassion. There is true compassion which is sincere and genuine but false compassion is because we want to be seen to be kind, or feel that we are kind.
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